The Grammys by Ellen DiMartini, 2013

On Sunday, February 12 we had The 54^th Annual Grammys Awards.  The Grammys recognizes the talents in the music industry.   With booming talent in the industry it is always difficult to predict the winners, but this year almost everyone knew who would take home some much-deserved awards.  Adele took home six awards that night, one of the most ever given out to one person in one year.  The Grammys were also dedicated to the late Whitney Houston.  In her honor, Jennifer Hudson sang a wonderful rendition of her song “I Will Always Love You.”  The performances were mostly good and enjoyable, with a few bizarre ones.  The awards were not as shocking this year, but there were still a few surprises of the night.  Overall the night was pleasant and as enjoyable as a three-hour award show can be.                                    

Here is a list of a few of the lucky winners from the night.  For a full list of nominees and winners go to: http://www.grammy.com/nominees.

Record Of The Year –Rolling In The Deep -Adele

Album Of The Year – 21- Adele

Song Of The Year – Rolling In The Deep

Best New Artist – Bon Inver

Best Pop Solo Performance – Someone Like You – Adele

Best Pop Vocal Album – 21 – Adele

Best Rock Performance – Walk – Foo Fighters

Best Rock Song – Walk – Foo Fighters, songwriters (Foo Fighters)

Best Rock Album – Wasting Light – Foo Fighters

Best R&B Performance – Is This Love – Corinne Bailey Rae

Best R&B Song – Fool For You – Cee Lo Green

Best R&B Album – F.A.M.E. – Chris Brown

Best Rap Performance – Otis – Jay-Z & Kanye West

Best Rap Album – My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy – Kanye West

Best Country Solo Performance – Mean – Taylor Swift

Best Country Song – Mean – Taylor Swift, songwriter (Taylor Swift)

Best Country Album – Own The Night – Lady Antebellum

By Emma Oros, 2013

Every year, the last week of January is a very special week for Catholic Schools. Catholic School’s Week is a time to celebrate our faith through both academics and service. This week has brought us many special schedules and activities. Monday was Student Appreciation Day and all of the students dressed down and received Smiley cookies in homeroom. The Character Committee passed out smiley pins in the hallways to brighten everyone’s day as well. Tuesday was Faculty/Staff Appreciation Day and the adults dressed down and received a free lunch in the teacher’s room during periods 4-7. A “Thank You” video was shown in homeroom to thank the staff for all of their hard work. Wednesday was OLSH Appreciation Day and it was mass schedule for Academic Challenge. The Teachers beat the seniors in a tight final round. Thursday was Faith Appreciation Day and it was mass schedule again. Tomorrow is Community Appreciation Day and there will be a 40-Minute-End-of-Day schedule. There will be icebreaker activities in the gym and a treat to celebrate our Middle States Accreditation. Junior Laura Christoff said, “I always look forward to Catholic School’s Week!” We all love Catholic Schools Week!