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February 2016
February 2016
Vol. 2, Iss. 5
IM NOT LION
Let Me Be Honest
Love shack
What do you think Valentines Day is all about? Around the world, it is celebrated as a
day to show love to your significant other.
The history of Valentine's Day has various and fanciful legends. Some may think the
background comes from Athena, the Greek goddess of love, but the holiday's roots are
in the ancient Roman festival of Lupercalia, a pregnancy celebration that happened annually on February 15. Pope Gelasius I had this pagan festival renamed and changed; the
tradition was to become a Christian day of feast in approximately 496 A.D., declaring
February 14 to be St. Valentine's Day.
In the 14 century, the Christian feast became associated with the concept of love. According to Henry Ansgard Kelly, a UCLA medieval scholar, Geoffrey Chaucer, a novelist,
was the one who definitively associated St. Valentines day with love. In 1381, Chaucer
wrote an engagement poem for Richard II of England and Anne of Bohemia. After this,
the royal engagement, the mating season of birds, and St. Valentines Day were forever
linked.
Today we give candies, cards, clothes, and other things to our partners to make them
feel appreciated, and although Valentines Day isnt a public holiday here in the United
States, romantic hotels, fancy restaurants, jewelry stores, and other nice places are
packed. Weddings happen very regularly on Valentines Day and have been since the
mid-nineteenth century.
Editor-in-Chief
Kamryn Dunaway
Yearbook Editors
Amber Conn
Richard Wilson
Staff Journalists
Malique France
Jadiva Lee
Rayvon McClendon
MartyNae McWay
Jonna Williams
Here at Meadowdale, there are many couples ranging from freshmen to seniors and
they all show their love to each other on Valentines Day. One example of a loving couple
is Malique France and Damare Colter. In an interview with Malique, she expressed that
she doesnt know much about Valentines Day, but doesnt think that its all about gifts
and candy, and that its about the time that you are supposed to spend with those you
love, especially your significant other.
Malique thinks that Valentines Day has to do with Cupid, the tiny, flying baby who
shoots arrows that makes people fall in love, and if he were real, she would make him
shoot an arrow at her boyfriend because she loves him. She loves him because theyve
been together for three years. She says that she doesnt care about gifts, but she already
thinks that her boyfriend will get her chocolate and a life- sized teddy bear. They both
plan on going to Turnabout together because they think that it will be very fun.
The love behind Valentines Day came from Chaucer in approximately 1381 love
is shared and will be forever remembered on February 14.
Malique France
Blind barber
By: MartyNae McWay
Would you let a blind barber cut your hair? What if you knew what the barber was
capable of?
Joel Nixon lives with a condition called retinitis pigments. This condition affects his
vision and the he cant see at night. Nixon could completely lose his eye sight one day
because of his condition. He still has dreams and goals, although he cant really see.
He wishes to have a nice home with a nice back yard for his son. He wants the best
for his son and wants to do a lot for him.
Nixon will not let his condition get in the way of anything he wants. In fact, he was
unique because he accomplished so much being a blind man, including cutting hair.
After awhile the boss of the barber shop started to not want Nixon around anymore.
This is because Nixon tripped
a few times in the shop while
working; the boss felt it was
necessary to fire Nixon and
send him home. After the
incident things got rough as
far as income and a home.
With his wife, who was most
likely pregnant, he couldnt
afford to lose his home and
income. He tried hard and
went to apply for food
stamps and signed up for charities.
About a week later, Nixon got lucky. He won $100,000. The money came from a Massachusetts commission against discrimination for wrongful termination. Tony Morales, the barber shops owner, tried to find any reason to get rid of Nixon, but it turns
out Nixon got back at him. Nixon is known for being the best barber; his clients call
him Blind Barber.
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running out. Yearbooks will be delivered in April. Deadlines are rapidly approaching.
She so rich
By Richard Wilson
She so rich! She rolls up to Meadowdale with that diamond
studded car and imported eyelashes covering her eyes. How
can she afford all of this? The question should be, was she
rich all her life or is it a special occasion?
So when you see our now legal lady lion in the hall or in class,
do not forget to say, She so rich!
Lighten up
By Jadiva Lee
More than one third of students in America are obese or
overweight. 30.6 million students eat the school lunches
instead of bringing food from home, which is resulting in a
risk of being at an unhealthy weight.
The changes have been expensive and difficult to put in place
for some schools, but their main concern is finding whole
grain rich foods that kids like. This will lower sodium levels
and keep fruits and vegetables from the trash. In contrast to
our school lunches, here are some examples of school lunches around the world.
Imagine a school lunch that looked like these international lunches...would you eat them?
Up for debate
By Malique France
The government is trying to stop guns from being used for violence and the people against them are wanting to keep their
guns.
Tim McGraw is a gun owner and a country music star in Connecticut. McGraw wants to stop gun violence so he speaks to a
promise group and they decided to do a gun control fundraiser. He did a concert in Connecticut (July 2015) , seeking the
protection of children from gun violence. This was in reference to the Sandy Hook shooting.
Gun control and gun ownership issues have prompted a debate across the United States. Others feel highly different about
this because of the Second Amendment, giving everyone the right to bear arms.
Two years ago the gun issue reached the nations highest court. People that have a gun license or arent using guns for
violence are against this. Why? Because they feel people that are under age couldnt have any rights to guns whatsoever.
Others feel having guns should be used for protection, NOT violence.
This ruling nearly lifted a 30-year-old Chicago gun ban. This has lead some to feel they should be banned everywhere, but
others feel differently. This controversial debate is far from over.
Elmo is my hubby
By Jadiva Lee
This is an interview with MartyNae McWay about her life at Meadowdale, it was discovered that she wanted to leave because of the bomb threats.
She says that the lunches are nasty, but she eats it anyways because she gets hungry. Her biggest regret in high school is
being way too nice. She spends her free time shopping with friends or watching T.V. and just chilling.
In the interview, McWay was asked, Do you believe that you learn in class or do the teachers just get you to memorize
the answers? McWay says most of the time she just remembers the answers. The teachers are just teaching the children
to remember. She wants the schedule to change next year. She will be coming back to Meadowdale next year for her
junior year. McWay was asked in the interview, if she is tired of being at school all day? Her answer was, Sometimes, but
its not like that all the time. She decided to come back this year, because she didnt want to sign up for another school.
She wants to go to college to be a doctor or nurse after high school.
Over the summer she plans on getting a summer job in daycare. She loves kids, and she loves to play with them.
She expressed, If I could meet any fictional character, it would be Elmo because Elmo is my husband. She says that most
adults dont seem to understand that kids are loud and are going to play a lot. In the interview she was asked when she was
younger, how did she used to imagine herself? She answered, Being a crybaby and a cheerleader.
If MartyNae could meet any fictional character it would be Elmo because Elmo is her husband...
upbeat because shes always smiling and feels it can take her
a long way in life.
If She had the ability to change anything in the
world, it would be to decrease world hunger and homelessness. If a person was looking to hire her it would because of
her determination as far as effort and time. She has the ability to relate to people, think and always stays focused. Shes
creative, artistic, and a funny individual. A weakness of hers
is lying; she feels badly
about lying, but doesnt feel
she could change.
When Rayvon was younger, he claims he wished he could have been the next Lebron...
likes and what interests her. She is from Dayton Ohio, her
foods are pizza and mangos, and she dyes her own hair when
she pleases.
Say cheese
By Malique France
Jonna Williams is a very goofy person . Shes talented, she
attends Meadowdale High School, is a junior, plans on graduating with her class of 2017 , and plans on attending college
at AMU ( Alabama University).
Williams friends are good. She loves her friends and enjoys
the time they spend together. Shes very loving and good to
others, doing whatever it takes for her friends.
Her birthday is September 20,1998; shes 17-years-old. Her
favorite restaurant is Outback Steakhouse, and her favorite
food is chicken tenders and French fries. One weird thing
about Williams is she doesnt like cheese .
out to eat. She and her friends have the same favorite sport,
volleyball.
Her favorite subject in school is Language Arts and her favorite excuse for not turning in homework on time is that she
forgot it at home. Her biggest regret about high school is
messing up freshman year.
Her favorite color is purple and her favorite movie is Brotherly Love. Her favorite TV show is Love & Hip-Hop.
On her free time she enjoys the movies, shopping, and going
One thing you should know about Jonna is she doesnt like
cheese...
Most Likely to Win a Rap Battle: Mrs. Godbey and Mr. Davis
Rap God-bey
By Jonna Williams
Mrs.Godbey travels 45 minutes one way to see her students bright, beautiful faces every morning. She passes many
schools along the way, yet she arrives at Meadowdale, stands outside her door, and has that bloom where youre planted attitude in her smile.
Mrs. Godbey teaches humanities, drama, and journalism this semester. When she was in high school her favorite subjects were English and art. She said, My biggest regret was not going college right after graduating high school. However, she
doesnt regret putting her children before herself.
Her favorite restaurant is New Krishna (Indian) Restaurant in Sharonville, Ohio, and her favorite food is saag paneer.
Her favorite store to shop at is Fresh Market (Fresh & Organic store). She was born May 9 and said, Ill be twenty-one this year.
Her favorite colors are pink and yellow and she says because they are happy colors. On her free time she likes to walk, work on
her house , spend time with family, write, and cook and loves photography. Her favorite movie is The Sound of Music and her
favorite TV show is Fixer Upper (HGTV).
Her favorite book to read is The Thornbirds by Colleen McCullough. Her accomplishment that she is most proud of is
raising her children to become productive citizens. Most of her students would be surprised to know that she had 19 teenagers
live in her home, and its a small ranch house. And as she says There is always love and always room in her home. When she was
younger, she imagined herself as a high school English or art teacher. Three things that describes her best is she is silly, fun and
very caring.
Need a candy fix? Roll on in to the candy aisle and find some delicious cotton candy; remember that it was invented by a dentist.
Just make sure you brush your teeth afterwards.
Always smiling
By Jonna Williams
Malique France is a very goofy person and has a lot of potential . She is a
junior at Meadowdale and will be graduating with the class of 2017.
France wants to attend The Ohio State University. She loves to be around
her friends and family and loves to have a smile on her face. And, speaking
from personal experience, dont make her mad . Shes a crazy girl .
Her favorite restaurant is OCharlys and her favorite food is tacos. Her
favorite store to shop at is Old Navy. Her birthday is May 1, and her favorite
color is purple . She likes to go out with her friends, or at least be with them
in her free time. Her favorite movie is ATL and her favorite TV show is
My 600 Pound Life.
Frances favorite school subject is Language Arts. Her favorite book to read
is Green Eggs & Ham by Dr.Seuss. Most of her teachers will be surprised to know
that Malique is a real goofball and she plays around a lot, but she always keeps her
grades up. Her favorite excuse for not turning in her homework is I forgot it.
When France was younger, she used to image herself as a nurse. The biggest change that she would like to make in herself is not listening to anybody or anything when she is mad. Three words that describe her best are goofy, smart, and pretty, of course.