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Editor’s Message
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Presidential Farewell &
Presidential Address
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A Message from the
Advisors
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Important Contacts
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Message from the Seniors
K E Y W O R D S
Banquet Edition
Official Newsletter of the Bloomfield High School Key Club
Volume I, Issue I May 14, 2014
Pages 11-12
DCON Recap
Page 9
Incoming Board
Page 10
LTG. Address
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Hey there, Key Clubbers of BHS! I’m Denise Rigo and I will be your
Bulletin Editor for the 2014-2015 service year.
I joined our wonderful Key Club last year as a freshman mostly be-
cause my friends joined. I wasn’t expecting much after joining, but af-
ter attending meetings and events I was amazed at the ability of the
advisors and board members (all students!) to handle such an over-
whelming amount of members. Neither did I think I’d go from being a
freshman class director with my best friend, then historian, and now a
member of the executive board as editor.
This service year, I will not only be capturing your faces and acts of
service in pictures, but also be making these newsletters. They’ll present
you with information regarding future events and anything you’ll need
to know, and from time to time take you back to past Key Club adven-
tures to remind you of the good times you spent with this club.
I look forward to working with the dynamite crew that are the ad-
visors and board members, and may this service year be a successful
and happy one.
- Denise Rigo, Your 2014-2015 BHS Key Club Editor
A Message From Your Bulletin Editor
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Presidential Farewell I cannot believe how fast the year
has went! I can still picture the 2013 Ban-
quet, sitting next to my fellow board
members, all excited to start the new
service year. But it is now time to induct
the new board members as they em-
bark a new journey.
This past service year the Bloom-
field Key Club had many obstacles to
overcome, but also many opportunities.
We had the distinct pleasure of having
the Kiwanis International President, Mr.
Gunter Gasser, from Austria visit Bloom-
field and come attend our meetings. He
also gave a very inspirational speech
about building bridges to connect peo-
ple around the world to make a differ-
ence. We were also given the opportu-
nity to host Regional Training Confer-
ences at our school for all Key Clubs in
New Jersey to come attend workshops
and see our amazing Key Club office.
We were also able to transform the third
floor of our school into an insane asylum
for a night and much more throughout
the year! It required a lot of work, but
through the hard work of the club, offi-
cers, and advisors anything was possible.
I'm truly going to miss those late
nights, running around the high school
preparing any last minute things for
events the following day or getting a mil-
lion notifications from the Key Club
group chat we had. DCON was the final
stage of our Key Club career to show-
case all that we've done and recognize
our very own advisor, Mr. Cappello, with
the Dr. Andrew Batsis Key of Honor.
This journey was the best thing to
happen to me in my four years of high
school. I honestly don't know where I
would be today without such an amaz-
ing organization. Thank you to all for al-
lowing me to lead such an amazing Key
Club and making me the person I am to-
day.
- 2013-2014 BHS Key Club President, Nick
Acuna
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Presidential Address
Hello my name is Rosalyn Feliciano and I will be your 2014-2015
president. It is crazy to think my freshman year I was known to most as
Katy's little sister and now I will be president. From my first day of high
school I have been completely captivated by Key Club. After my first
event I knew this was the best club for me. I had no hesitation making
the decision to become an executive board member. Going to all of
the events and seeing everyone we affect makes all of the planning
and hard work well worth it. Nothing makes me more delighted then
hearing students talking about upcoming or one of the events they
have attended.
When I became a board member I didn't know just how much
dedication it would actually take, nor did I know the board and advisors
would become like a second family to me. Of course this year has had
its ups and downs,but we always figured it out somehow. This time of
year is bitter sweet because while I am thrilled to take on my position I
also have to watch part of the family go off to college. Although I know
they will come back to visit it won't be the same.
Serving as vice president I have gotten to know some of our amaz-
ing members and I am eager to get to know more of you. I look forward
to working with not only the general members more closely, but also the
new board members. I want to show the members what their hard work
does. Many times they go to events and know they are helping some-
one in someway, but they don't actually see how they are making a
change. Each year the experiences of Key Club get better and I cannot
wait to see what this year has in store for us.
- Rosalyn Feliciano, Your 2014-2015 BHS Key Club President
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A Message from the
Advisors
The spring has been a whirlwind of volleyball, new officer elections,
and coffee – infused with writing award report forms for convention and
preparing for new projects for next year. At convention, our club was
presented with awards for the wonderful year of service we provided to
our community. Our beachfront location for DCON proved to be an
awesome way to spend the weekend where everyone learned about
Key Club and made new friends. I am truly proud of everyone for such a
wonderful year!
As the seniors get ready for this chapter of their life to close, they will
be leaving behind their high school world to begin a new chapter. With
countless hours together through service projects and board meetings
the bonds formed this year have turned us into a family. I am extremely
proud of each and every one of you for all of the time you have dedi-
cated to Key Club! While the seniors will be leaving us, the rest will re-
main with some new and exciting additions to our board. As the dy-
namic of our “family” will surely change, one thing will remain constant –
key club will always be there to welcome you home.
- Mr. Cappello
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Hey Key Clubbers!
Can you believe how fast this year has flown by!? I can’t believe
it’s May already! My second year as Key Club advisor has been even
better than my first. I’m so proud of all the time and effort our members
have dedicated to all the great events we’ve had throughout the
year.
One of my favorite events that happened a few weeks ago was
the Volleyball Marathon. This year, I actually got to participate and
play on the teacher team. Even though our team was awesome and
wound up coming in 1st place, all the teams had fun and we got to
raise money for a great cause! Thank you to everyone who came out
and especially those who helped run the show and make sure the night
ran smoothly. The Tomorrow’s Children’s Fund will be receiving a very
generous donation thanks to all of you.
This year was also my first time attending DCON. Although we did-
n’t have the greatest weather for being down the shore, the weekend
was a lot of fun! Congratulations to our very own Ricky Thompson for
being installed as our district’s Lieutenant Governor! Being able to see
all the awards our BHS Key Club took home that night was amazing.
Out of all the Key Clubs in New Jersey, it’s great that Bloomfield stands
out and proves that we have some of the most caring and hard work-
ing students in the state. A very special congratulations also goes to my
fellow advisor, Mr. Cappello, for winning the Key of Honor Award. As I
still try to learn all the ins and outs of what it takes to run a club like ours,
I’m proud to be able to work with and learn from such a dedicated
man.
Lastly, I cannot express how much I will miss our outgoing board
members. With all our events throughout the year and hours spent at
board meetings, we really start to like a “second” family. To all our
graduating seniors: Best of luck next year! Thank you for all that you
have you done during your Key Club years. Don’t forget to keep up the
great work and continue to show the world your great leadership skills!
Have an amazing summer! Can’t wait to see what’s in store for
our new board members and new service year!
Miss Pobuta
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Message from the Seniors
My favorite memory of Key Club hap-
pened my sophomore year. I wasn't a mem-
ber yet, but several of my friends were and
so I ended up going to the Thanksgiving Din-
ner. I thought I would just be sitting there
bred out of my mind, but before I knew it I
was passing out plates, talking to senior citi-
zens and actually enjoying myself. It was in
that moment that I realized that I needed to
join this club, and my junior year I did just
that. I've been a member of Key Club for
the past two years and they have honestly
been the best years of my high school ca-
reer. I'm not one to half do things and so I
fully committed myself in those two years,
going to all the events and running for a
positiom on the executive board. Being sec-
retary exposed me to all the behind the
scenes work that has to be done in order to
maintain our club. Our board is kind of like a
family, sometimes crazy and dysfunctional,
but at the end of the daywe are still family
so we do our best to get along and we al-
ways pull through when we have to get
things done. We've had so many good times
and I know I'll miss every one of them! Key
Club has taught me how to work with others
and how to be a part of something greater
than myself.. Next year at TCNJ I definitely
plan on joining Circle-K (college level Key
Club). I wish all the new board the best and I
will definitely come back to visit!
-Baldween Casseus, Secretary
It is my senior year already, time has
flown by. I remember passing the Key Club
office when I was a freshman and thinking
that I wanted to sit in there one day. Key
Club has taught me many things but most of
all my love for my community. Our commu-
nity at Bloomfield High School is very diverse
which also means that our Key Club is,
which made me want to join Key Club as
soon as possible. Bloomfield’s Key Club had
many different community activities and I
was fortunate to be part of almost every sin-
gle one. Our Key Club screams community.
This Key Club in Bloomfield reminds me of
one big happy family. My favorite memory
of key club will always be the coffee houses,
it is a time where people from the commu-
nity come to see high schoolers perform
which shows we are a tight knit community. I
hope that Key Club will always be their to
keep our community together and I also
want to say good wishes for the new board
next year I know they will do great things.
-Nabeehah Sackoor
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Where do I start? I can not even grasp
how fast the time has passed since I joined Key
Club my freshmen year of high school. Through
my experiences serving our local as well as both
national and international communities through
Key Club alongside my peers I have gained vast
wisdom. Attending meetings and events
seemed tedious at first however the feeling of
helping other individuals surpassed and eventu-
ally diminished that feeling. I have learned how
to and not to work in groups, how to manage
and not to manage my time efficiently, and
how to expand my skills as a leader via the tasks
presented. I am also very thankful and fortunate
for the amazing advisors that dedicate their
time for the club, especially Mr. Cappello whom
I have known the longest of the three and has
been there for advice and “friendly” critiquing
(insert lol) all through my high school career. But
let’s not forget Mr. Adams and Miss. P; I may
have not known them for as long as the Great
Lou Cappello but they have also guided me this
past year and have built an unbreakable bond
with the 2013-2014 board. Lastly I would like to
wish the incoming board as well as new mem-
bers a successful upcoming service year.
-Your 2013-2014 Bulletin Editor, Manny Diaz
Four years have gone by so quickly! I re-
member being a freshman and hearing about
Key Club. I was so excited to join and be a part
of such a wonderful group that helped our com-
munity. When the first meeting started, I was so
nervous and shy. I was afraid that I wouldn’t
know anyone and be by myself all the time.
Then I noticed how kind everyone was to each
other and how everyone really seemed to enjoy
what the club did. I began to participate in so
many things like the Haunted House, all the
events at Oakside Manor, and all of the Coffee
Houses that were being held and with each
event I went to, I felt more and more like part of
an amazing family.
I’m a senior now and about to graduate
and go to college. I’m really excited about
meeting new people and going to new places
but I also feel sad because I’ll miss the people
that I have become so close to because of be-
ing a part of this club. I see how much the club
and I have grown throughout these four short
years and how Key Club has made me who I
am today- a confident, happy, and caring per-
son who will continue to help my community
even after I graduate. That’s why Key Club isn’t
like the other clubs; we’re a family who will stick
together no matter what happens. I’m really go-
ing to miss everyone!
-Samantha Nieve-Silva
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INCOMING BOARD
My name is Josh Mariscal, and I am
one of two Vice Presidents for this upcoming
service year. I am absolutely honored to
serve in this prestigious club. As a Freshman,
I had no idea what I was getting myself into.
My main reason for going was because of
my brother. Throughout the year, though, I
learned that Key Club is more than just your
average club. From becoming Sophomore
Director this past year to rapping my way
through DCON, I also learned that Key Club
expands past the club level, and goes inter-
nationally. This upcoming year, I hope to get
my fellow Key Clubbers as interested in Key
Club as I am.
- Josh Mariscal, 2014-2015 Vice President
Hello, my name is Brittney Brown. I am
excited to serve as Vice President during my
senior year. Throughout the upcoming ser-
vice year, it is my duty to assume leadership
whenever necessary. I will also communi-
cate with board and general members to
ensure events are run efficiently. Although I
am required to assist the President, I am
available to help other members with any
problems they may encounter. During my
term, I am looking forward to working with
you to make the year a successful one. To-
gether we will have fun while serving our
community.
- Brittney Brown, 2014-2015 Vice President
Hi my name is Isabel Gonzalez and I
will be the Key Club Secretary for the incom-
ing 2014-2015 service year. As Secretary , it is
my responsibility to keep track of all meet-
ings and other important information, as
well as keep the club organized. I am ex-
cited to get to work with the rest of the
board and have a great service year with
the entire club!
- Isabel Gonzalez, 2014-2015 Secretary
Hello to all Bloomfield Key Clubbers,
my name is Pablo Acuna and I will serve as
your 2014-2015 Treasurer. As your treasurer, I
will track all transactions that go in and out
of Key Club as well as create a stable
budget and pay all dues early to earn an
award at DCON. In addition I will be attend-
ing all meetings, events, and DCON to
make this service year the best it can be. I
am very welcoming to anyone who has any
questions, suggestions, or comments that
could help the club be the most successful it
can. I look forward to meeting all of you this
service year.
- Your 2014-2015 Key Club Treasurer,
Pablo Acuna
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Hello, BHS Key Clubbers. My
name is Ricky Thompson and I
have the honor to serve as the
Lieutenant Governor of Division 18
of the New Jersey District of Key
Club International for the 2014 -
2015 service year.
The new division 18 is formed
of the clubs of Belleville High
School, Bloomfield High School,
Clifton High School, Glen Ridge
High School, Montclair High
School, Nutley High School and St.
Mary’s High School. I am currently
a sophomore at Bloomfield High
School and started Key Club as a
freshman.
When I joined Key Club, I had
prior skills with computers so I had
decided to become the webmas-
ter of the club. I served as Web-
master for the 2012-2013 service
year and Webmaster and Mem-
bership Director for the 2013-2014
service year. After attending Fall
Rally, Key Leader, DCON, RTCs
and ICON as a freshman I had a
bigger perspective of Key Club,
the district and the international
level of Key Club. I decided to run
a second time in February and
was elected. My extracurricular
activities include: Key Club, Key
Club and even more (you guessed
it!) Key Club.
My Goals for the 2014 - 2015 ser-
vice year are to train 100% of offi-
cers, have two or more divisional
events to strengthen club to club
communication, build two or more
Key Clubs, build at least Builders
club, build and maintain a Divi-
sional Website, attempt to have all
clubs as Early Bird Dues paid clubs,
attend every club’s meeting at
least once every two months.
Although I will serve as your
Lieutenant Governor this year, do
not be afraid to come and talk to
me with whatever you need. I al-
ways have time on my hands and
am never busy. If you need help at
an event do not be afraid to ask
me and I will be there to help.
-Ricky Thompson,
2014-2015 Lieutenant Governor of
Division18
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This past March the Bloomfield High School Key Club attended the 68th Annual New Jersey District
Key Club Convention in Long Branch, NJ. Our Key Club was honored with the following awards:
1st place Club Achievement – Platinum Division
1st place Theme and Major Emphasis
1st place for Non-traditional Scrapbook by Sasha Mendez and Priya Savalia
1st place for hand drawn poster by Sasha Mendez
2nd place for digital poster by Manny Diaz
2nd place Single Service Project
3rd place Kiwanis Family Relations
3rd place for Oratorical Contest by Baldween Casseus
Bloomfield was also recognized with the highest honor for a club from Key Club International - Dis-
tinguished Club in the Diamond Level.
The Golden Member award was presented to Ivan Hernandez for outstanding service and com-
mitment to Key Club.
Mr. Cappello was presented with the prestigious Key of Honor award for going above and be-
yond the call of duty in dedicating his time as advisor of the Key Club.
The following officers were recognized for their hard work and dedication:
Nick Acuna – Distinguished President
Rosy Feliciano – Distinguished Vice-President
Baldween Casseus – Distinguished Secretary
Ricky Thompson – Distinguished Webmaster
Ricky Thompson was officially installed as our Lieutenant Governor for the 2014-2015 school year.
Lastly… Elizabeth Wallace was officially retired from her term as our Lieutenant Governor for the
2013-2014 school year. She was recognized with the Robert F. Lucas Distinguished Lieutenant
Governor award.
Congratulations to everyone for another successful year!
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Important Contacts
Rosalyn Feliciano President
Brittney Brown Vice President
bhskeyclubvicepresi-
Josh Mariscal Vice President
bhskeyclubvicepresi-
Isabel Gonzalez Secretary
Pablo Acuna Treasurer
Denise Rigo Editor
Advisors
Ricky Thompson LT Governor
BHS Key Club Group
@BHS_KeyClub