Back to Artwork Art Guild Back to Sections Devils Throughout Time By Gilana Etame November 24, 2020 Acrylic Volume 1 Issue 2

Back to Articles Polaris Back to Sections Polaris Meeting Game Shea Flanelly Volume 6 Issue 3 Image Provided by Unsplash When POLARIS Literary Magazine Club meets, our Editor likes to have a literary game to “play.” ~ Here are the results~ I arrived home after school and there were muddy footprints leading to my front door. Who’s in my house? I grab my comically large bat as I slowly stalk around, looking to see if there is someone after me or plotting against me. I always had this lingering feeling, unsure of what was causing it. It was slowly turning my insides. I’m horrified by what could be the shocking cause. I heard a weird noise coming from the door. My heart was racing. My palms were sweating. It was a monster like no other covered in mud and plants! I blink open my eyes and realize… I’m in a cavern?! I see bright rubies and gold spread across the floor, leading me deeper inside into the tiny space. I can no longer breathe. This feeling was exhausting. I was panicking, calm, and shocked at the same time! This was wild, yet… exciting? I couldn’t exactly name the feeling that I felt. It was just… strange, somehow. A girl had a sick mother who never really liked begging. As for the girl, she loved getting bananas from trees. She would wait to get them just to taste their yumminess. But one day, she couldn’t eat it anymore. Something was off. She turned yellow! She looked like that Violet-whatever-girl from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Yet, she was in a strange shade of gold. This was different though. This was something sinister. I was fast asleep in my room one night, but then I got jolted awake by the shadow . The shadow has been hunting me ever since I was three years old. It was a new night, and I saw the shadow again. Its massive eyes were carving holes into my soul as I shivered. I kept my body tucked under my blanket, continuing this heinous routine. My body shivered in fear and suspense of what was to come. My once-warm body turned cold, like no soul was left inside. His eyes never stopped staring me down. BACK TO TOP

Back to Artwork Spotlight Back to Sections Ghost By Alena Moreira April 22, 2021 Volume 1 Issue 7 Vote now through May 23rd: https://www.heckscher.org/exhibitions/long-islands-best-young-artists-at-the-heckscher-museum-2021/

Back to Articles Entertainment & Media Back to Sections The Console Wars Elijah Dyal Volume 5 Issue 2 November 25, 2024 Image Provided by Max Ching The Console Wars Ever since the release of the PlayStation on December 3, 1994, and the N64 on June 23, 1996, Sony and Nintendo have been dominating the market and entertaining us with their interactive gaming machines. As the PlayStation and Nintendo continued to get more popular, Microsoft decided it was about time they entered the gaming industry. As Microsoft was building the Xbox, PlayStation came out with their PS2 on March 4, 2000. Microsoft realized that they were behind by 2 generations, so they sped up the process and released the Xbox on November 15, 2001. These 3 consoles competed with the Nintendo 64, Sega Saturn, Sega Dreamcast, and the Nintendo GameCube. As Microsoft started to capture people’s attention with their Xbox, PlayStation had sold about 270 units (PS1 and PS2s.) Microsoft started to become even more popular and had finally started designing their 7th generation console; the Xbox 360. Sony released the PlayStation Portable (PSP) on March 24, 2005. The Xbox 360 was released on November 22, 2005. Sony’s biggest rival finally got ahead of them, but little did Microsoft know, PlayStation was coming out with something revolutionary. November 11, 2006 marked the release date of one of the best consoles of its time. The PlayStation 3 boasted many 3D capabilities, HDMI compatibility, and had one of the biggest leaps in performance from its predecessor. It even had its own home screen, unlike all of the previous generation consoles manufactured by Sony. Along with this beast came the DualShock Sixaxis controller. It wasn’t the biggest upgrade from the DualShock 2, but it still had new features. Later, Sony released PlayStation Plus, a subscription that allowed the users of the PS3 and later to do it all. Every PS3 model was compatible with the PSP. Sony even released the PS3 Slim on Sep 1, 2009, which was a smaller and better console than the original. The Nintendo Wii was released on November 19, 2006. This console featured many new and different games and controllers, including their famous Wii Motion Plus. This was a controller that allowed users to play games such as Major League Baseball 2K10. Sony couldn’t stand Nintendo having a controller that they didn’t, which resulted in them releasing the PlayStation Move on September 15, 2010. Meanwhile, Microsoft consoles were suffering from general hardware failures which caused the Red Ring of Death on many of their Xbox 360 consoles. The Red Ring of Death meant that there was some sort of hardware issue inside the console. They even tried releasing the Xbox Kinect on November 4, 2010, but the number of Red Rings of Death were increasing and were skyrocketing to almost all of their consoles. The end of this generation was marked by Sony’s release of the PlayStation 3 Super Slim on September 25, 2012. This wasn’t their best console, but was a cheaper and smaller alternative to the PS3 and PS3 Slim. On November 15, 2013, Sony released the PS4, and on November 22, 2013, Microsoft released the Xbox One. At this point, PlayStation and Xbox were like fish and land. PlayStation accommodated more exclusive and more aesthetically pleasing games, while Xbox started supporting a wider variety of games. As soon as one company did something good, others created something to compete with it. PlayStation sold more than double the amount of Xbox Ones. Then Microsoft released the Xbox One S, in 2016, which supported 4K resolution, and Cross Generation Play, but the PS4 still outsold it. On March 3, 2017, Nintendo announced the release of the Switch. The Switch was a big hit, with over 125 million units sold. It even featured removable Joy-Cons. The Nintendo Switch Lite didn’t have removable Joy-Cons and was a smaller alternative. The Nintendo Switch Oled featured a sleek design, while still maintaining the iconic Nintendo Switch design. Nowadays, there are rumors of a Switch Pro or Switch 2. On November 10, 2016, Sony released the PlayStation 4 Pro. This was an advanced version of the PS4, that supported 4K and other modern features. Microsoft had to catch up, and they did, with the release of the Xbox One X on November 7, 2017. This was the direct competitor to the PS4 Pro, as they kept going back and forth. On November 10, 2020, Microsoft released the present-day Xbox Series S and X. These consoles boasted features that were never used in consoles before, such as external SSD expansion. They feature high resolution outputs through HDMI-CEC. They even offer extraordinary reliability, unlike the Xbox 360. Meanwhile, Sony took advantage of the Xbox release date to see the capabilities and used the extra 2 days to modify their next generation console to compete with the Xboxes. On November 12, 2020, Sony Interactive Entertainment released the Sony PlayStation 5. It has a more than unique design. This console has many new features, and also features expandable SSD storage. As Sony promised, they also released the PS5 Slim on November 10, 2023. This is just a slimmer version of the PS5 with minor performance improvements. This year, many new variants of the Xbox Series X and S have been released, as Xbox catches up with PlayStation. As you can see, Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo are the biggest rivals in the gaming console industry. Who knows what the future holds for these companies? Sources: https://www.ign.com/articles/all-playstation-console-release-dates-in-order , https://www.ign.com/articles/all-xbox-console-release-dates-in-order , https://www.ign.com/articles/all-nintendo-console-release-dates-in-order , https://sonyinteractive.com/en/press-releases/2010/playstationmove-motion-controller-to-hit-worldwide-market-starting-this-septemberfor-japan/ , and https://www.cnet.com/tech/tech-industry/timeline-a-look-back-at-kinects-history/ BACK TO TOP

Back to Articles Sports Back to Sections Boy's Varsity Basketball Recap with Interviews Rehmat Kaur Volume 5 Issue 4 April 8, 2025 Image Provided by Sophia Song Our Boys’ Varsity Basketball team ended their great season with 13 wins and 7 losses. They went on to the Nassau Class A playoffs and won the first round against Locust Valley with the score 59 – 39 following their quarterfinal round against Friends Academy with the score 58 – 51. The team had started their season with an amazing 6-win streak which included their exceptional matches against Island Trees finishing at a score of 67-44, Oceanside 55-48, Glen Cove 75-48 and more. Great plays from our basketball players Christian St. Amand (#4), Kaisei Sasagawa-Fields (#13), Vincent Rienzie (#2), Noah Obukwelu (#25), Ezekiel Morris (#5), Tristian Mitchell (#1), Omarion Holder (#3), Gavin Ferreira (#11), Mathew Hunt (#20) and Chris Chan (#22) who played incredibly and showed resilience throughout the season. Other matches against Valley Stream South with the dashing score of 50-34, Kings Park 68-52 and Locust Valley 61-54 showed our players’ dominance on the court. I was lucky enough to talk with a few of the senior basketball players that have really showed their skills during their last season for the betterment of the team. Ezekiel Morris How did you get started with basketball, and what inspired you to play? Morris: “I introduced and inspired by my brother back in 2019.” Who are your favorite basketball players and what do you admire about them? Morris: “Anthony Edwards and Collin Sexton are my favorite basketball players, and I admire their defensive play and how intense they are on court.” Can you describe your typical training routine Morris: “I run a mile and come back off court and do 200 shots on court.” What's your favorite basketball drill to practice? Morris: “My favorite drill is called Texas; it’s a 2-3 drill.” What life lessons has basketball taught you? Morris: “To be more outgoing and out there in the world.” Can you describe a time when you need a clutch shot in a game? Morris: “Last year I got a last-minute bucket against Plainedge for like 30 seconds left.” What is your favorite place to run on offense or defense? Morris: “Line. I’ll be near the basket, and somebody would be in the middle, and they would throw me the ball.” What advice do you have for the up-and-coming basketball players? “Play a lot of defenses, don’t shy away from the ball, and be confident.” Christian St. Amand How did you get started with basketball, and what introduced you to the sport? St. Amand: “My dad taught me at a very young age, and I love playing basketball till this day.” Who are your favorite basketball players and what do you admire about them? St. Amand: “Lebron James and I admire his hard work and dedication to the game.” What is your favorite basketball memory or game? St. Amand: “When I was in 8th grade, I dropped like 25 points, and I had a pretty good game.” What are your short-term and long-term goals in basketball? St. Amand: “My short-term goal is getting better every day; every day there’s a new obstacle. My long-term goal is to hopefully get money to play basketball some more.” Have you ever had to overcome a challenge with your team? How did you do it? St. Amand: “There’s ups and downs to the game and when you start losing...guys start getting down of themselves, but we just all have to stay together and pick each other up.” What advice do you have for the up-and-coming basketball players? St. Amand: “Stay focused stay locked in and be dedicated to the game” Gavin Ferreira How did you get started with basketball, and what inspired you to play? Ferreira: “I got started when I was 5 years old. The person who inspired me to play basketball was my brother but the person who motivates me to this day is Jalen Brunson [an American basketball point guard].” What is your favorite basketball memory or game? Ferreira: “My favorite basketball memory is when the team last year clinched conference champs.” What aspects of your game are you currently working on? Ferreira: “I’m currently working on my handles and finishing at the rim.” What is your favorite basketball movie and why? Ferreira: “My favorite basketball movie is The Last Dance because it gave me a history lesson about the game, and it also showed me how good of a player [Michael] Jordan was.” How do you support your teammates on the court? Ferreira: “Whenever I could I try to lift my teammates heads up when they’re down.” What is your favorite basketball drill to practice? Ferreira: “My favorite drill is the 3 on 2 shooting. It’s just rapid-fire shots for a minute straight; it’s really fun.” What advice do you have for the up-and-coming basketball players? Ferreira: “Enjoy these years because after school, most people are done playing sports, so just enjoy it.” BACK TO TOP

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Back to Articles Entertainment & Media Back to Sections 2022 Oscar Predictions By Alain Deen Volume 2 Issue 5 March 28, 2022 Image provided by ABC News The Academy Awards, also known as the Oscars, evaluates and rewards the creative prowess of films through an artistic and technical lens. For many, the ceremony is regarded as the most prestigious and significant in terms of the film industry. Over the years, the ceremony has faced a lot of controversy, memorable pop moments, and a long-awaited countdown. After two years of postponements, audiences crave a solid, smooth-flowing ceremony. The Oscars have always held a special place in my film-loving heart. It should be a national holiday. As an aspiring filmmaker, writer, and actor myself, the Oscars are more than just an awards ceremony. It is a culmination of a year’s creative, artistic, and introspective thought. This year’s ceremony is taking place on March 27th, proving to be vastly long awaited. There are various predictions for each category’s winners, and here are my takes. Best Picture: Belfast CODA Don’t Look Up Drive My Car Dune King Richard Licorice Pizza Nightmare Alley The Power of the Dog West Side Story In my opinion, this was the hardest category to predict. I believe West Side Story will take the cake due to the film’s visual and aesthetic beauty. Cinematography is a vastly underrated portion of the filmmaking process, and this film excels at it. Although it bombed at the box office, I believe it will steal the show. Best Actor: Javier Bardem, Being the Ricardos Benedict Cumberbatch, The Power of the Dog Andrew Garfield , tick tick…BOOM! Denzel Washington, The Tragedy of Macbeth Will Smith , King Richard It has been an interstellar year for Andrew Garfield. From Spider-Man: No Way Home to tick tick…BOOM! he has put on a stunning display in terms of his performances. Although Will Smith is the favorite to win, considering he has never won an Oscar before, I do believe Andrew Garfield takes the edge due to his surprisingly stunning singing, piano playing, and dancing in tick tick…BOOM! Best Actress: Jessica Chastain, The Eyes of Tammy Faye Olivia Colman, The Lost Daughter Penelope Cruz, Parallel Mothers Nicole Kidman, Being the Ricardos Kristen Stewart, Spencer Watching Spencer was nothing short of a captivating, generation-defying experience. Kristen Stewart delivers a stunning performance as the late Princess Diana. Although the film has received mix reviews, it is worth noting that Stewart’s performance is the standout characteristic of the film. Any royal story is sure to grab audiences’ captivation, and Stewart portrays the Princess of our hearts in the most breathtaking manner possible. Best Supporting Actress: Jessie Buckley, The Lost Daughter Ariana DeBose, West Side Story Judi Dench, Belfast Kirsten Dunst, The Power of the Dog Aunjanue Ellis, King Richard In my humble opinion, Ariana DeBose is the likely winner for this category. West Side Story created a new definition for cinematic excellence. The film is stunning both visually and conceptually. This is largely in part due to DeBose’sperformance as well. Although a newcomer, she delivered the role of Maria perfectly. Her dedication to the character and the role at large is largely evident in the film’s output. Additionally, she has proven a fan favorite. Best Supporting Actor: Ciaran Hinds, Belfast Troy Kostur, CODA Jesse Plemons, The Power of the Dog J.K Simmons, Being the Ricardos Kodi Smit-Mcphee, The Power of the Dog This might be an unpopular opinion, but I believe J.K Simmons delivered a beautiful performance in Being the Ricardos. Simmons as been a regular in the industry for decades upon decades, and I believe it is his time to get his hands on a second iconic golden statue. It was amazing to see him portray William Frawley in such an intricate, in-depth manner. Therefore, I believe he is best suited for the award this time around. Best Director: Kenneth Branagh, Belfast Ryusuke Hamaguchi, Drive My Car Jane Campion, The Power of the Dog Paul Thomas Anderson, Licorice Pizza Steven Spielberg, West Side Story You have probably noticed a pattern over the course of this prediction list. I am slightly biased toward West Side Story, as I found the film spectacular through a plethora of cinematic landscapes. Most prominently, the film’s cinematography creates a new definition of the word. It is quite possibly the most cinematically appealing film I have ever watched. Never have I seen such a beautiful medley of angles, color grading, lighting, and shot output in a film before. Spielberg delivers big with this production, and I look forward for what he has to offer in the near future. Best Animated Feature: Encanto Flee Luca The Mitchells vs. the Machines Raya and the Last Dragon This category has three amazing nominees. Encanto, Luca, and The Mitchells vs. the Machines being the standouts for me. Although I prefer Pixar’s animated films, Disney stole the show this year with Encanto. It was an endearing, innocent tale conjoined with visually stunning representations of Colombian culture. Luca , another cultural phenomenon, demonstrated widespread appeal. However, the catchy songs of Encanto generated widespread buzz on a global scale. It is worth noting that The Mitchells vs. the Machines was an underrated masterpiece and deserves credit where it is due. BACK TO TOP

Back to Articles Science & Technology Back to Sections James Webb – A Technological Precedent By Elyas Layachi Volume 1 Issue 3 December 16, 2020 Image provided by NASA Introduction Space telescopes exist in many forms, whether they be from Target or Walmart as a child’s toy, or the over 11-ton Hubble Space Telescope. They have one main goal – to analyze, observe, and admire the sky. The first telescope was constructed in 1608 by spectacle-maker Hans Lippershey. It was made of wood and had several lenses. It was by far one of the simpler telescopes. As the years went on, the telescopes gradually became more complex and powerful, to the point where they took up entire buildings. However, in 1937, a new type of telescope, the radio telescope, was constructed. Its main purpose was to observe the different types of radiation in space. The years went on and astronomers and scientists began to think, “Why don’t we put a telescope in the sky?” So on April 24, 1990, the Hubble Space Telescope, named after Edwin Hubble, was launched, making it the first space-based telescope. However, it only operated within Earth’s orbit. Later, in 2006, the Kepler space telescope was launched. It stretched the limits of telescopes and was one of the first to operate outside of Earth’s orbit in the far reaches of the universe, searching for habitable planets. In October of 2021, NASA plans to launch the James Webb Space Telescope, representing the beginning of a whole new generation of telescope. Brief Overview of James Webb The James Webb Space Telescope, named after a former NASA administrator, James Webb. Sometimes, it’s even referred to as the “Next Generation Space Telescope.” According to NASA, it will be the premier observatory of the next decade, serving thousands of astronomers worldwide with observations and information. The telescope is made of an 18-mirror array to allow for the reflection of light. It has a five-layer sunshield that “attenuates,” or “reduces the effect of,” the heat of the sun, and according to NASA, it reduces the heat of the sun over a million times. To analyze the stars like never before, the James Webb uses infrared technology: technology used to analyze heat signatures visually, which cannot be seen with the human eye. As we investigate the universe using the James Webb, we are looking back in time. Since light takes time to travel to our eyes, a planet that we see today that is 4,000,000 light years away, for example, will be seen like it were 4,000,000 years ago, rather than as it is today. We won’t see what that planet looks like today for another 4,000,000 years. Furthermore, infrared will allow astronomers to look past obstacles such as dust clouds, as well as allow them to analyze the “red shift,” or whether celestial bodies are moving closer or farther away from the Earth. This is the power of infrared: it enables us to peer into the past of the universe and better understand our origin. We are bound to make many important discoveries with the use of this telescope. A Bright Future Ahead According to NASA, the projected launch date of James Webb is October 31, 2021. It was previously scheduled to launch in March 2021, but due to the coronavirus pandemic as well as technical challenges, it was rescheduled. It is still undergoing launch checks and testing, and a private company, Northrop Grumman, is assisting in this. The launch and use of the James Webb space telescope will define the next generation of space technology. It will be, by far, one of the most powerful infrared telescopes, and it will give humans the ability to see past the dust and rocks that occupy space, allowing us to peer into the past, understand our origin, and discover more about our vast, unknown universe. BACK TO TOP

Back to Articles Feature Back to Sections Interview with Mr. Malizia: Featured New Faculty Member Manal Layachi Volume 4 Issue 3 March 13, 2024 Image Provided by Ms. Ansbacher Mr. Malizia and North Star's Sports Editor Manal Layachi Mr. Malizia is the new junior high (7th and 8th grade) band director at Valley Stream North High School. I had the opportunity to interview him about how he came to North, his personal connection to music, and advice he has for musicians at North and future music teachers. How he came to North: What college did you go to/what degrees did you earn in college? “I went to Hofstra University, and I got my Bachelor of Science in Music Education. When you go to Hofstra you are technically a dual major if you go there for education. You major in education and also major in whatever subject you want to teach.” Did you always want to become a teacher when you were younger ? “Teacher was always something that was in my head because my mom is a teacher, but she just retired recently. When she was a teacher and it was something that I had always seen, was familiar with, and how the teaching life works. I have always been around teachers as my mom’s friends were teachers. I was never set on teaching as a career until high school.” What brought you to teach at North High School? “I met Dr. Erdos playing in a pit with him for a musical and that’s how I heard about the job. I applied, picked up my resume, and had an interview at North. I had to play a little bit on a primary and secondary instrument. I played my trumpet, and the clarinet as well. After that, I did a demo lesson with the current 8th graders to show how I taught. Now that I have the current 8th graders, there are a couple of kids that I had made a brief connection with during my demo lesson, and they are my students now, so I get to really foster that connection which is pretty cool.” How was your first day at North? “Week One was a whirlwind because our first day was on a Friday. Leading up to that, the whole week was like ‘I don’t know any of my students. I don’t know what to expect. What’s going to happen?’ I planned out every second of that first day and even almost scripted myself. I created a little bit about me presentation and I kind of just rolled with it. I did a lot of planning and had a lot of preparation. I was like ‘What do I do? What if they don’t like me?’ It was nice to have Day One over with and have it under my belt. I met them. I got in a room. I did it. Only 179 more to go! Every day is a learning experience.” His Music Life: What is your personal connection to music? “It’s everything. It’s so much of who I am. I really feel like music is a living and breathing art form. Every single emotion that anybody has ever felt can be portrayed in music with sounds. Every idea and concept. Music has always been a big part of my life. I have always taken private lessons and always been involved in the music department. My personal connection to music blossomed in high school. I went to Farmingdale High School, and at Farmingdale we had such an amazing community within the band and in general. The Farmingdale community is an amazing community to be a part of and something that really fostered that love for me was being in music and the music department there. I felt it was so unique that we had what they have currently, and always have had. Everyone is so supportive of each other there and it is a positive environment to be a part of and welcoming. This spans further than where I went to high school and that is something I am also trying to foster here as well.” How do you support your students’ goals and musical endeavors? “I always tell my kids ‘You are always welcome in the band room. I am never going to turn you away.’ I grew up with the concept of we are creating something greater than ourselves. We are doing something so much bigger than one person can do. Everybody is important and makes a difference. Being involved in music is more than just making sounds and playing together. It’s this whole concept of doing something bigger than yourself and accomplishing things that you never thought could be accomplished. Developing your own sense of confidence, responsibility, and time management. Working as a team. Doing your part and also letting others do theirs. I could go on forever…” What do you love most about teaching? “Helping other people realize that you can do something that’s greater than yourself. What we are doing here is mental, physical, and all of the above, whereas Math is mostly mental. I wouldn’t argue that math or science is a physical thing. Putting the mental into the physical. It’s a full body thing. Music is the only subject that caters to every kind of intelligence. Some people are visual, logical, physical, or natural learners. Music is the only subject that really truly caters to all kinds. It’s a very unique subject.” What led you to join the Division 3 NMEA Festival Committee? “In college, I was always involved in volunteering at these festivals. A big part of our job is advocacy. Advocating for our students. Advocating for our programs. Advocating for the reason why music is important in our schools. It can be easy for people to be like ‘scratch the music program’ they do not truly understand what we are doing, so a lot of this advocacy that we are doing is really important. That’s a big part of what NMEA does and that’s a big part of All-County. Having these organizations really helps with advocacy and being able to provide these experiences for the next generation. I was a chairperson for the Division 5 All-County Jazz, and I also helped the Division 3 Chorus chair people.” What instruments are you able to play? “My main instrument would be the trumpet which I studied in college. I also studied the tenor saxophone a lot. I played trumpet in high school in the jazz and concert band ensembles. I also took private lessons in 5th grade for alto saxophone. I switched over to tenor as well. In 6th grade, I started clarinet and in 7th grade, I started flute. I did those four for NYSMMA every year going up levels five and six. In 10th grade, I did Allstate for trumpet and tenor saxophone. I got a 98 on trumpet and I got 100 on the tenor saxophone, but I was an alternate. I auditioned for the alternate all-National concert band and got in for tenor saxophone. I will never forget that day. I jumped up from off the couch and was like ‘I got in!’ It was such a cool experience! The next year I did four All State solos.” Advice/Closing: Do you have any advice for someone who wants to pursue music education in the future? “My suggestion is to get involved. Meet people, get involved, volunteer for things like All-County, the PEAK festival, and other events that NMEA does. Try teaching on your own such as private lessons for fourth and fifth graders. In college, get involved. Take private lessons, give private lessons. Just immerse yourself.” Do you have any advice for musicians at Valley Stream North High School? “Don’t take it for granted. There are not many opportunities that you really get to have. In the music department, we get to have so many different experiences. Being in a performance ensemble is so different than any other class period of the day. It’s worlds apart. It’s more interactive and personal. Being in the senior high groups, you get to know the upperclassmen and be in a class with people in other grades. There are not many classes and experiences like it. Little inside jokes and experiences with you and your friends in the ensemble. You go on different field trips, meet people, and have many different experiences that you would not be able to have if you weren’t involved in that.” Is there anything else you would like to add? “I am so lucky to do what I do. I am so fortunate to be here. You do what you love, and you never work a day in your life. I do love what I do. I try to pass that passion on to my students and try to make it a little contagious. I am really excited to help my students progress, be stronger, get them geared up to go onto the high school level, and be ready for everything that they are going to have thrown at them going forward. I am having a lot of fun and it's great getting to know all of the students. It’s been a lot of fun, and I am really fortunate to do what I do. I am very lucky, and I truly love what I do.” It was a pleasure interviewing Mr. Malizia, and he inspires me to continue on with music for the rest of my high school career and beyond! BACK TO TOP

Back to Artwork Prism Back to Sections The Compliment of Green - 2 By Olivia Muscatelli November 24, 2020 Volume 1 Issue 2