West Begins to Take Shape at Construction Site

Noticeable Construction has Started at Sturgis West

By Meghan Agostinelli, co-editor

All photos by Alicia Pollard, co-editor

Starting at Sturgis East, head west down Main Street, drive around the West End rotary, drive past the Melody Tent, and take a left onto a dusty road just before the Stop & Shop petrol station. You have now arrived at the future home for Sturgis West.

Using a large crane a sub-foundation panel is moved into place.

At present, the site looks like a “big jigsaw puzzle” as aptly described by Mr. Hyer. A
huge pile of sand is located in the middle of the construction site. But, the full foundation is laid in place, indicating the large footprint of what will become of the two-story construction. Piles of pipes lie in various areas throughout the site. About a dozen modules, all transported here from Pennsylvania, stand in a row. Each module is covered with white tarp, and each has been written on in red ink to indicate where the piece will later be placed.
          
Although much work remains, the construction workers are rapidly making headway. Two modules, including windows, has been put upon the foundation, and completely assembled.

Facing East: A view of the crawl space. The basement is in the distance.

Student Council Candidate Statements

Student Council Candidate Statements

An enlightened campaign poster by Matt Cappucci, who is running for sophomore representative. Liam Prendergast's poster, who is also running for the same position, can be seen in the background. Photo by Ted Jameson, staff pseudonym

Editors' Note: The following is a hotlink list of all the Sturgis East Student Council candidates' statements. StormWatch has listed them by position in alphabetical order. The statements' are the candidate's own writing. No editorializing or editing has been done by our staff.

President & Vice President
Ben Duncan & Kaleigh Fallon
Ian Bowes & Kevin Glassman
Adam Bennani & Sam Schlesinger

Secretary
Catherine Etienne

Senior Representative
Connor Bryant

Junior Representative
John Bondarek

Sophomore Representative
Andreza Andrade
Matthew Cappucci
Parth Patel
Liam Prendergast
Grayce Rogers
Laura Sirhal

There will also be the option for students to conduct write-in campaigns.

Sirhal Campaign Statement

By Laura Sirhal, contributor

Sophomore Representative: Laura Sirhal 

I am Laura Sirhal and I am running for Class Representative for the Sophomore class. As representative of the sophomore class I would like to help change things for the better. But as a class and a school ,we, the students, need to address issues in a constructive manner while maintaining unity. As I talked to various students about what changes they would like to see in the year ahead, one problem that was constantly mentioned was the issue of cleanliness in the school. In the year ahead, my goal is to work together to make this facility cleaner. The bathrooms are the first priority. However, this is not the only issue that we need to work on together. It is my belief that as a school and as a class we should join in more class activities and promote togetherness. As a Sophomore Representative, I would like to be part of the team that will implement these and other concerns in the year of 2012- 2013. I ask you to cast your vote for me, so that we can make the change for the better together.