Sturgis Freshman Raises $12,000 for Cancer Research

By Kevin Agostinelli, staff reporter

Matthew Cappucci

If you earned $12,000 while manning a lemonade stand for the summer, what would you do with the money? Massachusetts teen Matthew Cappucci used his $12,000 earnings to help find a cure for cancer. 

Since 2006, Matthew has volunteered for the nationwide organization Alex’s Lemonade Stand for Childhood Cancer, which was founded by a young girl with cancer.  In his interview with kid reporter Kevin Agostinelli, Matthew shared one personal story as to why he became so devoted to his service for Alex’s Lemonade Stand.

“After I went door to door fundraising for the lemonade stand, I decided to stop into a local pizza shop to see if they could donate a raffle prize,” Matthew explained, “I met the manager; but as soon as I mentioned the word 'cancer', she began crying. She explained how her 2-year-old grandson had just been diagnosed with cancer.”

Sign Up for the Holiday Elf Extravaganza!

by Kevin Agostinelli, staff reporter

Yes, there will be elves in school next month.

Need a way to get into the spirit of this holiday season? The student council is introducing the Holiday Elf Extravaganza, an event centered around gift-giving where you are the elves!

During the week of November 28 to December 2, simply go to Mrs. Yalden’s room, Room 109, to fill out a ticket, which will be used to randomly choose who your “elf” will be. While you are giving gifts to your secret elf, you are also receiving them!

On December 5, the Monday after the end of the event sign-ups, students will know to whom they are giving presents. No one will be allowed to trade students. The most important rule in the event is that each elf must give approximately $20 of appropriate gifts to their student. Please make sure that your presents are different and that your presents match what the student said that he or she likes.

Girls' Soccer Reaches State After Four Year Drought

By Kevin Agostinelli, sports reporter

Photo by Hannah Driscoll, staff photographer

Nadine Perry throws the ball back in bounds last week.

Last Friday, October 28, marked an exciting day in Sturgis Storm history, with the girls soccer team reaching the state tournament for the first time in four years after their thrilling 2-1 win over Pope John Paul II. Junior Sara Sweeten and sophomore April Schaefer both scored for the Storm in the victory, which was a do-or-die game for the Storm.

In the past two weeks, the girls soccer team has faced and overcome the challenge of either winning or tying nearly all of their remaining games to qualify for states. These accomplishments included their fantastic 1-1 tie with Nantucket, which happened to be the only game in the season that Nantucket did not win.

With the leadership from seniors captain Fallin Dennen and Liz Lozada, the squad improved their record to 7 wins, 6 losses, and 3 draws. In addition, the scoring tandem of senior Erika Lind and junior Hayara Cardoso boosted the offensive production for the Storm late in the season.

After clinching for the state tourney just three days after the boys soccer team clinched, the girls soccer team will look to play their first tournament match this weekend. The date for this game has not been announced, but a win for the Storm will mark their first tournament win in team history.

Boys Soccer Make State Tourney with Win Over Chatham

By Kevin Agostinelli, staff reporter

Last week, the Sturgis Storm clinched a spot in the Division 3 State Boys’ Soccer Tournament with a fantastic 3-1 upset win over Chatham. Thanks to a pair of goals by junior Chris Dedecko and an insurance goal by junior Aidan Fitzsimons, Sturgis recorded their eighth victory of the season and celebrated their third entrance into the state tournament in as many years.

Every team in the state tournament must have a winning percentage of at least .500, and the Sturgis Boys finished with a winning percentage of .533 (8 wins, 7 losses, 3 draws). Chris Dedecko led the team in scoring with 13 goals, while Aidan Fitzsimons finished second with 11 goals. Junior Kyle Garvey finished his stellar year as goalkeeper with a total of five shutouts. The team’s improvement on both offense and defense led to their strong wins against teams such as Pope John Paul II, Cape Cod Tech, and Chatham, in the final games of the season.

The Storm are currently in the South Sectional Division 3 bracket, and their first challenge will be to get into the Round of 16 in the tournament. Their first game will be played this weekend, and the opponent and the game time has yet to be announced.

Spirit Week Starts Monday!

By Kevin Agostinelli, staff reporter

Starting Monday, October 24 and concluding October 28, Sturgis is celebrating School Spirit Week! Each day features an exciting theme that gives students a chance to show off their school spirit. Remember that a lack of involvement during these five theme days results in fewer points for the respective class.


Here is the list of each theme day:


Monday, Oct. 24 - This day is Twin or Zombie Day. No extra points will be given for “twin zombies,” so choose to dress up as either a twin or a zombie. Remember that masks or other items that cover one’s face are prohibited.


Tuesday, Oct. 25 - On Super Heroes vs. Super Villains Day, students can dress as famous super heroes or infamous super villains. Be creative!


Wednesday, Oct. 26 - On Decades Day, each class will wear clothing that fits their decade. Talk to your class representatives to see which decade your grade has!


Thursday, Oct. 27 - On Costume Day, students can simply dress as anything they please, but remember that masks are not allowed to cover faces.


Friday, Oct. 28 - The final day of Spirit Week is Class Colors Day. The colors for each grade are as follows: seniors dress in blue, juniors dress in green, sophomores dress in red, freshmen dress in yellow, and teachers dress in purple. During this day, several games will be held between the grades, such as the tug-of-war match.

Boys Soccer Team Eyes State Tournament

By Kevin Agostinelli, staff reporter 

As the high school soccer season heats up, the Sturgis boys’ soccer team has heated up with it and has set its sights on the state tournament following the regular season.

After graduating eight of its starters last year, the new-look boys soccer team won just once in their first six games before surging back to win four straight games against Cape Cod Tech, Cape Cod Academy, Southbridge, and Pope John Paul II. Led by senior captains Will Kinsey and Luke Peterson and junior captain Chris Dennison, the squad has improved not only its record but also its team chemistry.In their first six games, Sturgis scored only six goals while giving up twelve goals. During their subsequent four-game winning streak, they have registered 17 goals and have let up just three goals. Juniors Aidan Fitzsimons and Chris Dedecko, who have scored eight and six goals, respectively, have bolstered the team’s offensive performance. Additionally, juniors Chris Dennison and Ben Duncan have provided the leadership and talent to stabilize the defense.

One Day, One Goal a Success

One Day, One Goal a Success!

Photo by Hannah Driscoll, staff photographer

The enthusiastic student bodies - plus faculties - of Sturgis East and Sturgis West following six soccer matches on Wed., Sept. 21 on the Hyannis Green. They all participated in One Day, One Goal.



By Kevin Agostinelli, staff reporter

On Wednesday, September 21 both Sturgis East and Sturgis West took part in the “One Day, One Goal: Peace One Day” worldwide event that featured six soccer games at lunchtime on the Hyannis Green. Over 300 students were present.

For the second year, Sturgis joined in Peace One Day’s annual One Day, One Goal event by organizing one of the 700+ soccer matches that will take place in 200 countries on September 21. 

Peace One Day is a non-profit organization founded in 1999 by Jeremy Gilley. The organization aims to make International Peace Day an annual day of global unity and intercultural cooperation. Peace One Day’s efforts were rewarded in 2001 when the member states of the United Nations unanimously adopted  September  21 as Peace Day: the first ever day of global ceasefire and non-violence. Mr. Gilley says “One Day One Goal soccer matches celebrate cooperation, unity and the power of soccer to bring people together on Peace Day.” In addition to soccer matches, activities include various cultural events and classes in conflict resolution, global citizenship, human rights and the link between sustainability and peace.

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One Day, One Goal Kicks Off Tomorrow

One Day, One Goal Kicks Off Tomorrow

The 2010 One Day, One Goal group photo following two soccer matches. Photo by Thom Greve, staff photographer

By Kevin Agostinelli, staff reporter

This Wednesday, September 21 both Sturgis East and Sturgis West are taking part in the “One Day One Goal: Peace One Day” worldwide event that will feature several soccer games at lunchtime on the Hyannis green. Soccer player or not, everyone is encouraged to sign up and play the world’s most popular game to support Peace Day. Look for listings of rooms with sign-up sheets throughout the school and take part in this wonderful event.