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Octorara High School Brave Times Fall-Winter 2012
Octorara High School Brave Times Fall-Winter 2012
Octorara High School Brave Times Fall-Winter 2012
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decemBer 13 is The OJrhs Band and chOrus cOncerT aT 7:00 p.m. all cOncerTs are held in daller audiTOrium aT OcTOrara area JuniOr-seniOr high schOOl. decemBer 14 is The chrisTmas dance. sign up fOr maTh laB. geT help wiTh maTh prOBlems, review a lessOn, Or geT help wiTh hOmewOrk. The newspaper is sTill lOOking fOr sTudenTs TO cOnTriBuTe pOems, raps, cOmics, wOrks Of arT, wriTing samples, spOrTs cOverage, eTc... if yOu are inTeresTed please see mr. heffner in rOOm 233.
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Harry Potter over four million copies sold world wide in over sixty-seven languages. The phenomenon of its popularity has flowed over from ink and paper to the real world. Located at the Island of Adventure in Orlando Florida, Harry Potter has literally come to life with shops, rides, restaurants, and more. One of the must see attractions is the Forbidden Journey, but youll want to get there early if you want to escape the possible two hour wait without air conditioning. Another way to escape the wait is to just be excited. When my family and I were about to get in line we were literally jumping up and down with excitement. That was until a worker stopped us, after he asked us if it was our first time, we found our selves being sent through the castle straight to the front of the line. Looks like we were at the right place at the right time as far as that goes. My luck of course ran out after that, but Ill get back to that later. The shopping was great, even if I didnt end up buying a lot due to high prices. Be careful what you buy, make sure to think it over or your money will be gone in the blink of an eye. All of the shops were great, but my personal favorite was Honeydukes, the candy shop. There they sold the most iconic treats from Harry Potter, one of them being the chocolate frog. These frogs didnt try to jump away from you like in the movies; they did, however, have a card just like in the books. There were only five cards you could get: one of the four Hogwarts founders or Albus Dumbledore. I purchased three frogs, knowing that left only a one in one hundred twenty-five chance of me getting the one card I didnt want. Needless to say, they were all Rowena Ravenclaws, the only card I dont particularly like. Some of the not so great things, and there werent many, would be things like the heat or how crowded it was. Both of those things are out of the parks control though. As far as things to watch out for, there isnt a whole lot of variety at the restaurants, so dont plan on eating every meal there. As I mentioned before, be careful how you spend your money, as a lot of the things there are quite expensive. The biggest thing, I think, is to arrive early. It may be a drag getting up so early on vacation, but itll be worth it once you see how long the lines get later in the day. It was most certainly an amazing trip, we planned for years and it was definitely worth it in the end. For all you Harry Potter fans, if you ever get the opportunity to go its fantastic. And for those who havent understood a word of this article, try reading the book. It will take you some place even more magical without even having to leave the comfort of your home.
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Cont from page 2 are found in the following websites. Perhaps school districts should take a long hard look before cutting or eliminating Art and Music programs. By cutting these programs schools may actually be doing more harm than good. If you are interested in more information relating to support for Art and Music education, there is a program supporting this cause called VH1 Save The Music Foundation. You can donate to this cause through http://vh1savethemusic.com/. Even if you dont donate, just check it out! Maybe you can attend one of their concerts that music and the arts are worth saving! http://www.dosomething.org/tipsandtools/11-facts-about-arts-education http://www.parenthood.com/article-topics/what_the_arts_teach_our_kids.html http://quote.robertgenn.com/getquotes.php?catid+90 The arts position in the school curriculum symbolizes to the young what adults believe is important. (Elliot W. Eisner)
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Book: Beautiful Creatures (Caster Chronicles #1) Published: December 1, 2009 Authors: Kami Garcia, Margaret Stohl For fans of: Twilight by Stephanie Meyer If you like: Witches, wizards, vampires, and love stories with some crazy adventures. Summary: Nothing happens in the small town of Gatlin, South Carolina. Nothing. In fact, Ethan Wate is impatiently waiting for the day when he graduates high school and can finally leave Gatlin. Things change for Ethan when a new girl comes to town. Lena Duchannes is somehow related to the mysterious Macon Ravenwood- and for that reason, no one likes her. When she and Ethan start to talk, they find out that they can not only talk without speaking, but they also have dreams that are pretty much the same. Now that Ethan knows her secret, he wont ever look at Gatlin the same way again. Comments: There are four books (and a short story) in the Caster Chronicles, and all that have come out so far are really good. Ive read Beautiful Creatures, Beautiful Darkness, and Beautiful Chaos, which are the first three books. The fourth book, Beautiful Redemption, comes out on October 23, 2012. Theres also going to be a movie based off of the first book. Its going to be in theatres starting on February 13, 2012. I think theyre all really great, and I hope that the movie follows the books well. Rating: 10 Website: To learn extra information about the characters and books, you can go onto http://thecasterchronicles.wikia.com
Cont from page 8 leaving yourself behind. It can be informative, fun, exciting, scary, funny anything you want it to be. The best way to find the book for you, is find a friend or somebody who has the same taste in movies or even books as you and read what they like, maybe you can read each others top ten list of books. Reading is an adventure, and reading is not for nerds. Pick up that Cabot or Collins book and uncover the plot and story written in those pages. You never know you might like it!! HAPPY READING! The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn the more places youll go. I asked reading experts on why they thought reading was important and here are their replies. Why Students Should Read There are many reasons why students, and everyone, should read on a regular basis. Reading builds our vocabularies, increases our knowledge, makes us better writers, and opens up opportunities for us. Research shows that students who read the most are the highest achievers. In fact, the single Braves Times Crossword Challenge most important predictor By Emily Maser & Nelly Christ of academic success is the amount of time a student 1 2 spends reading. But really, the most important reason students should read is that 3 reading is fun. Reading 4 takes you places, opens up 5 6 7 the world for you, and helps you learn about yourself and others. Students who dont 8 9 enjoy reading just havent found the right books yet. 10 11 ~Mrs. Hinton Reading is an important skill to master no matter what path you take in life. As a coach, I know you dont improve without practice. Hopefully, students will take advantage of the opportunity to practice and improve their reading skills each and every day. ~Mr. Miller
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Book: Anna Dressed in Blood Published: August 30, 2011 Author: Kendare Blake For fans of: Ghost stories, the Strange Angels series by Lili St. Crow and I think fans of The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins would like this book as well. If you like: Ghosts and ghost hunters Summary: Cas Lowood has an odd job for a seventeen year old- he kills the dead. Armed with his knowledge and his dead fathers deadly athame(a knife that can kill ghosts) he and his kitchen-witch mother travel across America and sometimes into Canada following stories of violent ghosts. When he goes to Canada to hunt down a ghost that the locals call Anna Dressed in Blood, he doesnt expect much other than his usual routine, but he was so wrong. Instead, he finds an innocent girl tangled in a web of curses with a gruesome past of killings. Anna kills anyone that steps over the threshold into her house, and for whatever reason, she spares his life. Comments: They do swear in this story, and it is violent, so if you dont really like violence I suggest that you dont read this story, because it is very detailed. There is a sequel called Girl of Nightmares, which came out this past summer. The story is amazing. Its 320 pages but its a quick read. Rating: 10 Website: for information about the author, Anna Dressed in Blood and its sequel, and reviews from critics and authors, you can go onto http://kendareblake.com Page 4
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Across 8. What does the 'B' stand for in the 'BRAVES' acronym? 9. The 'R' in 'BRAVES' stands for what? 10. The 'S' in the acronym 'BRAVES' stands for what? 11. How many pets does Mrs. Rios have? 12. What is one of Mr. Heffner's hobbies? 14. How many math teachers are in the Jr. High School?
Down 1. The 'A' in the 'BRAVES' acronym stands for... 2. How many years has Mr. DiMaio been teaching? (2 Words) 3. What does the 'V' stand for in 'BRAVES'? 4. Who has the most experience in the OJHS? 5. Who is the art teacher in the Jr. High School? 6. What does the 'E' stand for in the 'BRAVES' acronym? 7. Who is the band director for the Jr./Sr. High? 12. Mr. Miller's favorite sport. 13. What is Mrs. Kieffer's favorite color?
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New Staff Interview Mr. Calvin D. Samuel By Jason Guzman and Sabastian Murphy
Q: Is this your first year of teaching? 2. Q: What made you want to come to Octorara? A: Student Teaching at Lincoln University placed me at Octorara. 3. Q: Why did you choose to be a History teacher? A: I chose to be a History teacher because of my mentor and Professor Walker. Originally, when I came to college I didnt have the notion of being a teacher in mind. However, through the tutelage and wisdom of Professor Walker she inspired me that teaching and learning can free ones mind from ignorance and misconceptions. Additionally, being able to serve and inspire twenty five-thirty students at a time is a mind blowing and powerful concept that should not be taken for granted. History is a subject that students shy away from and think that is going to be boring. However, when I help students to understand that their lives are as important as an event in history. Then, they are more inclined to learn the occurrences of history and it doesnt become random facts and dates that are meaningless. Over the past four and a half years the pedagogy that has been bestowed upon me from Lincoln University the first Historically Black College and University. I am following in the footsteps of individuals such as Langston Hughes (Harlem Renaissance writer and poet), Thurgood Marshall (first black Supreme Court Justice), and the first presidents of Africa. The teachers that have shaped my indulgence in teaching are: Dr. Babatunde, Professor Walker, Dr. GaitherHardy, Dr. Nwachuku, Dr. Butler, Dr. Petchauer, Dr. MaWhinney, and Dr. West. Let me not be remised to forget any and all faculty that has shaped my professional and academic development. Concluding, this is why I want to become a History teacher I understand the sacrifice my fore parents and ancestors went through and I owe a great service to them along with the future scholars that are to come. 4. Q: Where are you from? A: I am from Brooklyn, NY 5. Q: What other schools have you taught at? A: I have taught Edison High School, Coatesville Elementary, and School of the Future. 6. Q. What are some of your likes? A: I like to read, be a mentor, learn from life experiences, watch football, and my favorite is the Indianapolis Colts. I am also an avid fan of the game of basketball and my favorite team is the Los Angeles Lakers. 7. Q: What are some of your dislikes? A: The things I dislike are: problematic people, who are filled with drama, and the New England Patriots. I dislike individuals are not genuine in what they portray to present. 8. Q: Where do you go to college? A: Lincoln University 9. Q: If you could pick any other job, what would you be? A: I would be a motivational speaker. 10. Q: What is your favorite food? A: My favorite food is a Caribbean dish called roti. Roti is a wrap that is filled with potatoes and an assortment of meat. 11. Q: What is your favorite animal? A: My favorite animal is a lion. 12. Q: What is your favorite color? A: My favorite color is blue. 13. Q: If you could live anywhere else in the world, where would you live? A: I would live in an island in the Caribbean that is called Antigua. The reason is because my family is from this beautiful island that has 365 beaches one for every day of the year. 14. Q: What is your favorite movie? A: There are a number of ways that I could answer this question. However, if I have to narrow it down to one it would be Just Wright. This movie co-stars Queen Latifah and Common. Queen Latifah is a representative for Cover Girl amongst being a musician and actress. She has acted in movies such as Barber Shop 2, Beauty Shop, and Just Wright. Common is a musician that is originally from Chicago and he invites the audience into the movie. This is the first movie I ever saw with my girlfriend so that is of sentimental value as well. 15. Q: What was your favorite subject in school? A: Public Speaking A special thanks to Mr. Samuel for allowing us to interview him after school. Check our next newspaper issue for another student teacher interview.
Reading is an adventure. You have probably heard that quote or seen that written on a poster in your C.A teachers room. It is not just a random slogan every reading teacher says; it is the truth. There are many reasons why you should read. To start with, the slogan itself has a meaning: reading can really take you on an adventure. Books sometimes teleport you into the plot and make you feel the thoughts and feelings of the characters. Some books are so well written that the book gets your adrenaline going, gets you on the edge of your seat, and gets you so involved into that story that you wont even hear the dismissal bell. Books also expand our knowledge and conception of the world around us. You may argue that movies, shows and documentaries do just that too, but I believe that books are a much better alternative. They allow each reader to experience the same story using ones own imagination. When a hundred people watch a movie or a show, they see the same thing whatever the director or the operator wishes to show. Those movies or shows dont give you the opportunity to take and use the message given and incorporate that in your own perception. Books are very different. The experience achieved through reading is richer and more personal, since the same description and the same word choice will result in as many different interpretations as there are readers. We are all unique, and books allow us to experience whatever is narrated, in the light of our own personal values, through our own ideas and our imagination. Another reason why you should read is that when you write you can input different styles of different authors to make your writing unique and interesting to read. Writing plain and boring makes your reader feel that you are plain and boring. But if you write creatively with neat ways to say the same thing, your reader will really be impressed and feel what you are trying to convey. Books enrich our vocabulary, and also introduce us to new ideas and offer us a wider choice of words. With every book you read, you become more intelligent. Even reading one fiction book per month, can enrich ones personal vocabulary with dozens of new words, and help build more concise sentences and help to express oneself better, making ones speech more intelligent and sophisticated. Reading for some people, is an escape from the real world. It helps people take a break from their normal lifestyle. Reading is a nice way to relax and take our mind off of things. Reading is proven to increase brain function, concentration, and decision making abilities, all categories of books- fiction novels, non-fiction, biographies, etc. enable us to learn from the characters and possibly relate to the characters experiences. Lastly, reading is fun, I know that is an opinionated statement but there is nothing not to like about reading. Reading is a relaxing and effective way to have fun and get away from it all. You get into someone elses shoes for a while Page 8 Cont on page 9
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