Video Gamer
By: Brandon Clark
When playing video games there are many different perks. Depending on what type of games you like there are also different perks.If you like old games to relive the glory days most of those are bad quality,non realistic,really short,and single player. The more high tech are mostly multiplayer,good graphics,long, and you can play with people around the world on the internet.
Recently, I had a chance to talk to a person who really likes to play video games, his name is Riley Klutzman. Some people start playing video games at a young age. “My nintendo broke so for Christmas I got a xbox 360 slim the upgraded version.” Everybody has a favorite game, when I asked Riley about his favorite he said, “Grand Theft Auto 5 or Beamng Drive.”
When I asked Riley who he liked to play video games with he replied with this, ¨I usually don't play with people except when friends are over.¨ When I asked him if some day he would want to be a professional video game player or even a video game maker he replied with, ¨Yea I would play farming simulator, call of duty, halo,and slither.io.¨
Feature Story
By: Alex Buss
My dad has a history of many sunny and cloudy days, some very bright experiences. Some days he goes across the state chugging along. Also he loves playing with his best friend, he loves to make people laugh. My dad has always love going into the green life called nature, climbing trees, reaching new heights, playing with man’s best friend all day long. In his 20’s he loved to stay up all night and go to a nice, loud, clumsy party. Yet most of the time he was working hard on the railroad, dad wasn’t around due to work, was very independent. After the railroad he went to college for 2 years he thought is was very hard and was tired of school. So he left at the end of his 2 year.
By: Brandon Clark
When playing video games there are many different perks. Depending on what type of games you like there are also different perks.If you like old games to relive the glory days most of those are bad quality,non realistic,really short,and single player. The more high tech are mostly multiplayer,good graphics,long, and you can play with people around the world on the internet.
Recently, I had a chance to talk to a person who really likes to play video games, his name is Riley Klutzman. Some people start playing video games at a young age. “My nintendo broke so for Christmas I got a xbox 360 slim the upgraded version.” Everybody has a favorite game, when I asked Riley about his favorite he said, “Grand Theft Auto 5 or Beamng Drive.”
When I asked Riley who he liked to play video games with he replied with this, ¨I usually don't play with people except when friends are over.¨ When I asked him if some day he would want to be a professional video game player or even a video game maker he replied with, ¨Yea I would play farming simulator, call of duty, halo,and slither.io.¨
Feature Story
By: Alex Buss
My dad has a history of many sunny and cloudy days, some very bright experiences. Some days he goes across the state chugging along. Also he loves playing with his best friend, he loves to make people laugh. My dad has always love going into the green life called nature, climbing trees, reaching new heights, playing with man’s best friend all day long. In his 20’s he loved to stay up all night and go to a nice, loud, clumsy party. Yet most of the time he was working hard on the railroad, dad wasn’t around due to work, was very independent. After the railroad he went to college for 2 years he thought is was very hard and was tired of school. So he left at the end of his 2 year.
Growing up in the 80’s
By:Meghan Kohl
Hair in the 80’s changed a lot. Kids liked to dance, roller skate and many more. The style was “french rolling”.Food was pretty much the same as now. Madonna and New Order were all the rage.
Becky Kohl, a PA, grew up with older brothers and sisters so all she listened to was Beatles, Genesis, and Rush. She said, “ Bangs with either long hair at the sides, or short at the sides and long in the back. We used A LOT of hair spray and made our hair REAL tall.,” about hair styles when she was growing up. She lived by a place called “The River Walk”. It was a path along a small river through the center of downtown. “We hung out there a lot,” Kohl says about The River Walk.
If you imagined a stereotypical person in the 80’s they would have a baggy collared shirt, baggy pants that were “french rolled”, which was when you rolled up the ends of your pants to make them really tight. They would have a skateboard, hairspray, a boombox, or a walkman. They would either be at the mall, or hanging out with friends. The most popular food place, according to Becky Kohl, was Little Caesars. All in all, the 80’s were def.
Who’s Who?
By: Matthew Koenig
I love karate. The snap of uniforms and the sharp sound of yells is like music to my ears. The pattern of the moves and the sound of feet hitting the floor in perfect unison is almost hypnotizing. It combines getting a workout with hanging out with friends, which basically adds up to having fun. But I also learn life skills, and it gives me something to do after school. You could even say that I have a karate family, the people I spend a lot of time with at both karate and school.
I interviewed Evan Klinkner, a fellow student and black belt who trains at USA Karate here in town. I asked him a few questions concerning him and karate, which he was answered. One of those questions was “Why did you start karate?” He responded with “I started karate because it looked fun and I wanted to be able to defend myself in a bad situation.” Must surveys have found that that is one of the top reasons that people get into the martial arts. When I inquired about when he started karate he replied with “I started karate in February 2011...I think.” The age that people start karate at varies, with some people starting at 4 and 5 to some trying it at 40 and up.
I also asked what his favorite thing about karate was. He said, “My favorite thing in karate is self-defense,” which is basically coming up with defenses to attacks that could incapacitate or seriously harm someone. To conclude our interview I asked him who had taught him in karate and whether he had any friends in karate. He responded by saying, “Master Godfriaux, Ms. Pierce, Master Beck, Master Shaub and Mr. Coleman,” and, “I have lots of friends that do karate: Matthew, Grant, Tyler, Anya, Leah, Natalie, Alex, Joe, Nick H, Nick S, and so on and so forth.” Most of the people he mentioned do go to GDS, which proves the point that you never know who might be a black belt.
Good Friends at Hard Work
By: Amanda Revolinski
Having a great time being with your friend and the horses. Practicing hard skills that take time. Trotting with lots of amazing abilities. Encouraging your friend that they can making it over the next jump. Jumping with your horse and your friend. Having a fun, enjoyable time with your cool friend and taking any help they offer. That makes a relaxing time full of bonding.
Lexie Trapp, a 7th grader at GDS, says that there are benefits of riding with a friend. One of the benefits is that you get to hangout with your friend(s). Another benefit is that you can learn different techniques from one another when riding.
She said that what made her want to do riding with a friend is that if she or her friend are riding and she or her friend may not fully be aware of possibly doing a skill wrong then they can help each other so that they are aware of their mistakes and then can improve their knowledge of the amazing sport. She also announced that, “Riding with a friend is a great learning experience because it helps with learning how to communicate with one another with and without talking to each other.”
She said, “ One of my favorite people to ride with is Amanda Revolinski,” and she also said, “ My favorite part of practicing with a friend is the good company and support.”
You can do horseback riding any time of day but Lexie Trapp says, “ My favorite time to go riding with my friends are on Friday nights around 7:30-8:00p.m. and preferably in Fall or Summer because it is more fun to be outside getting the horse with friends, the rush of the adrenaline from the riding, and lights of the arena are all mixed up.”
By:Meghan Kohl
Hair in the 80’s changed a lot. Kids liked to dance, roller skate and many more. The style was “french rolling”.Food was pretty much the same as now. Madonna and New Order were all the rage.
Becky Kohl, a PA, grew up with older brothers and sisters so all she listened to was Beatles, Genesis, and Rush. She said, “ Bangs with either long hair at the sides, or short at the sides and long in the back. We used A LOT of hair spray and made our hair REAL tall.,” about hair styles when she was growing up. She lived by a place called “The River Walk”. It was a path along a small river through the center of downtown. “We hung out there a lot,” Kohl says about The River Walk.
If you imagined a stereotypical person in the 80’s they would have a baggy collared shirt, baggy pants that were “french rolled”, which was when you rolled up the ends of your pants to make them really tight. They would have a skateboard, hairspray, a boombox, or a walkman. They would either be at the mall, or hanging out with friends. The most popular food place, according to Becky Kohl, was Little Caesars. All in all, the 80’s were def.
Who’s Who?
By: Matthew Koenig
I love karate. The snap of uniforms and the sharp sound of yells is like music to my ears. The pattern of the moves and the sound of feet hitting the floor in perfect unison is almost hypnotizing. It combines getting a workout with hanging out with friends, which basically adds up to having fun. But I also learn life skills, and it gives me something to do after school. You could even say that I have a karate family, the people I spend a lot of time with at both karate and school.
I interviewed Evan Klinkner, a fellow student and black belt who trains at USA Karate here in town. I asked him a few questions concerning him and karate, which he was answered. One of those questions was “Why did you start karate?” He responded with “I started karate because it looked fun and I wanted to be able to defend myself in a bad situation.” Must surveys have found that that is one of the top reasons that people get into the martial arts. When I inquired about when he started karate he replied with “I started karate in February 2011...I think.” The age that people start karate at varies, with some people starting at 4 and 5 to some trying it at 40 and up.
I also asked what his favorite thing about karate was. He said, “My favorite thing in karate is self-defense,” which is basically coming up with defenses to attacks that could incapacitate or seriously harm someone. To conclude our interview I asked him who had taught him in karate and whether he had any friends in karate. He responded by saying, “Master Godfriaux, Ms. Pierce, Master Beck, Master Shaub and Mr. Coleman,” and, “I have lots of friends that do karate: Matthew, Grant, Tyler, Anya, Leah, Natalie, Alex, Joe, Nick H, Nick S, and so on and so forth.” Most of the people he mentioned do go to GDS, which proves the point that you never know who might be a black belt.
Good Friends at Hard Work
By: Amanda Revolinski
Having a great time being with your friend and the horses. Practicing hard skills that take time. Trotting with lots of amazing abilities. Encouraging your friend that they can making it over the next jump. Jumping with your horse and your friend. Having a fun, enjoyable time with your cool friend and taking any help they offer. That makes a relaxing time full of bonding.
Lexie Trapp, a 7th grader at GDS, says that there are benefits of riding with a friend. One of the benefits is that you get to hangout with your friend(s). Another benefit is that you can learn different techniques from one another when riding.
She said that what made her want to do riding with a friend is that if she or her friend are riding and she or her friend may not fully be aware of possibly doing a skill wrong then they can help each other so that they are aware of their mistakes and then can improve their knowledge of the amazing sport. She also announced that, “Riding with a friend is a great learning experience because it helps with learning how to communicate with one another with and without talking to each other.”
She said, “ One of my favorite people to ride with is Amanda Revolinski,” and she also said, “ My favorite part of practicing with a friend is the good company and support.”
You can do horseback riding any time of day but Lexie Trapp says, “ My favorite time to go riding with my friends are on Friday nights around 7:30-8:00p.m. and preferably in Fall or Summer because it is more fun to be outside getting the horse with friends, the rush of the adrenaline from the riding, and lights of the arena are all mixed up.”
Life of a Cheerleader
By: Adeline Dean
At cheerleading practice working hard is the most important thing, saying what the coaches say. Staying on the counts and as athletes are tumbling, stunting, and clapping on the same counts. If a coach sees you sweating, they know you are working as hard as you can, or even harder. As the coaches always say, ¨cheating yourself is never the best thing, because you will never get better.¨ Being loud is one of the things that is always around. If you are loud you can be the best you can be, being a cheerleader or a cheer coach you always do your best even if you are tired.
Cheerleading can be a job, being a cheerleader or being a coach. Sara Jo Moen, a cheerleading coach at Fury Athletics. Sara Jo started cheer in high school, when one of her friends was too scared to do it by herself, Sara instantly fell in love with the sport. She kept cheering until her early 20’s, when she became a cheer coach. When she was a cheerleader there was not all star gyms, like with what we cheer for now. One of her good friends coach Jen, who still works with her now was her cheer coach when she was younger.
Now that Sara Jo is a coach she coaches setan levels. She likes working with all levels, quote on quote, “They all bring their own challenges.” She likes working with level one because they are usually new athletes who will do whatever they can and are always excited to learn to be on higher levels. Sara Jo also likes working with level 2 and level 4 because they have crazy and creative stunts that are all fun to work with. Most athletes like working with her as a coach because she is fun and hold them to a higher expectation to become better athletes. Sara Jo sets examples for her athletes because she wants them to know that working hard and having fun can be the same thing.
Sara Jo worked at a gym known as Madtown Twisters and they cheered for that gym for many years, her partner Julie desiced that they didn’t have enough room and they decided to become a different gym. They named the gym we cheer for now, Fury Athletics, after the senior team known as Fury. They named that because they were very loyal and grew strong and independent that it was a great name for our new gym.
Fury Athletics is now a very successe gym, many athletes go there to become stronger athletes. Many people that go there, go there for the strength, not just in there self but for the strength of friendship. Many of the moms and parents love the gym because it builds up confidence and compassion for the athletes and for them to have trust and for each athlete to know that everyone there to support them and be there for everyone.
Running For Fun
By: Maggie Davis
400 students all waiting for the horn to go off and Mr. Z’s voice to say the word “GO!” Feet are thumping, hearts are racing, bodies are bouncing up and down filling with excitement. Waiting to have a fun, calming time with your friends. Just say the word Mr. Z! “Get ready… Get set…. GO!” Mr. Z spoke into the microphone. And we’re off..
Earlier I spoke to a runner of the annual GDS Fun Run, Emma Goke. Emma believes that the Fun Run is a great way to stay in shape and is a good incentive for the students. “I decided to actually run this year instead of walk because I run every year and I like to see how I have improved over the years,” Emma explained to me. This year during the Fun Run they had more water stations and changed the route up a little bit. Emma ran the Fun Run with her good friend Maggie Davis. “I think that instead of getting ice cream during lunch we should get it right after the race so the runners could cool down, like the past years,” Emma stated. This year the starting line was where the buses usually line up, and the finish line was the same as the starting line.
The Fun Run was very successful. When speaking to Emma she explained that the Fun Run’s in the past have been better than the Fun Run this year. This year the GDS annual Fun Run shirts were bright green and had purple lettering. The shirts were good because you could see them from far away since they were so bright. Emma’s final statement included, “I feel like the Fun Run was really fun and I had a great time with friends.
Catching Happiness
By: Trinity McNall
While Mark is getting ready he ties the hook, cuts the worm, and hooks the worm. Once he has done that he pushes off the dock and casts the perfect throw. After that he waits for the perfect fish. Soon he gets the fish and starts pulling the rod to see the fish. Once he finally has the fish he either throws the fish back in the water which makes a splash in the pretty water or saves it to cook delicious walleye.
Mark’s favorite fish to catch and eat is walleye. He says, “It’s just so good!” Mark learned how to fish from his dad and has been doing it for 45 years! Mark says, “I like fishing with both my family and friends because I just like fishing and it is relaxing, quiet, and sunny.” Mark was interested in fishing by is best friend Bill Breeden. Mark goes to Canada every year just so he can fish with his friends and have a great time!
Mark also get frustrated when he gets the fish on the hook but, the fish lets go of the hook, “It’s just so frustrating!” he states. Also he thinks it gets a little boring when he just has to sit there waiting for the fish to nibble on the hook. Not including the negatives Mark agrees that it is very fun to fish with his family or friends. “It is just the best!” Mark explains. Mark’s favorite place to fish is in Hayward up at Bill Breeden’s cabin, “There is just lots of cool fish like northern pike, walleye, and rainbow trout.” Mark says.
Dancing in the Kitchen
By: Elizabeth Stammen
From getting up in the early morning, to cleaning up at the end of the day, she works very hard. stirring and tossing for hours, to make meals for many. Large portions she made while keeping clean by wearing an apron. Serving kids throughout the day wearing a hairnet making sure not to dirty the food. Fruits, veggies, grains and all, yummy, warm, and cold was served. Then she waits for the students to come through the lunch line to get some scrumptious food.
Working in the school worked out very well for Melva Rude, my great grandmother, so she decided to stay working there. She chose to work there at the time because they were great hours, so she would be able to be with her to children when they were off of school. And better yet they went to the schools she worked at. A favorite meal of hers to serve was the chicken patty with french fries, and a vegetable of some sort along with a fresh baked cookie for a yummy after lunch treat. Since she had been working as a school cook or the school baker rather because that was her true position, for 28 years she learned so many recipes for many different things so she stated, “Oh I couldn’t tell you a number but I learned tons”.
She started as a school baker early, in the year 1964. During the 28 year period after that she had told me that she had worked at five different schools. Of these schools one was a junior high, another was a middle school, and the other three were all elementary schools. All of the listed schools she worked at were also in the city of Milwaukee, where she happened to live at the time. She liked a lot of things about being a school baker which you can tell from the fact that she stayed as one for 28 years. Although she had her most favorite things about being a school baker she told me her top three reasons which were, getting to give the school kids food and seeing them grow up. As well as that she liked the people she got to work with. She noticed when serving the kids what the kids did enjoy and what they didn’t, she tells me, “The kids sometimes but not always enjoyed the meals, and lots of kids often didn’t like the vegetable portion of the meal, but the kids who were truly hungry ate all of their meal”.
Compared to our school she told me that all their school food was home made, from cookies to pasta. Which the kids must have enjoyed more of the food back then more then now because lots of the food in schools being served now is processed. Although, she did later mention that there were two things that they did not do completely from scratch which happened to be chicken patties and beef patties. These were probably not made from scratch because they would have to make lots of them and they take quite long to make home made. As mentioned earlier she did focus more on the baking aspect in the school kitchen, so these items did not effect as far as what she made home made. Overall, she very much enjoyed working as a baker in many schools.
By: Adeline Dean
At cheerleading practice working hard is the most important thing, saying what the coaches say. Staying on the counts and as athletes are tumbling, stunting, and clapping on the same counts. If a coach sees you sweating, they know you are working as hard as you can, or even harder. As the coaches always say, ¨cheating yourself is never the best thing, because you will never get better.¨ Being loud is one of the things that is always around. If you are loud you can be the best you can be, being a cheerleader or a cheer coach you always do your best even if you are tired.
Cheerleading can be a job, being a cheerleader or being a coach. Sara Jo Moen, a cheerleading coach at Fury Athletics. Sara Jo started cheer in high school, when one of her friends was too scared to do it by herself, Sara instantly fell in love with the sport. She kept cheering until her early 20’s, when she became a cheer coach. When she was a cheerleader there was not all star gyms, like with what we cheer for now. One of her good friends coach Jen, who still works with her now was her cheer coach when she was younger.
Now that Sara Jo is a coach she coaches setan levels. She likes working with all levels, quote on quote, “They all bring their own challenges.” She likes working with level one because they are usually new athletes who will do whatever they can and are always excited to learn to be on higher levels. Sara Jo also likes working with level 2 and level 4 because they have crazy and creative stunts that are all fun to work with. Most athletes like working with her as a coach because she is fun and hold them to a higher expectation to become better athletes. Sara Jo sets examples for her athletes because she wants them to know that working hard and having fun can be the same thing.
Sara Jo worked at a gym known as Madtown Twisters and they cheered for that gym for many years, her partner Julie desiced that they didn’t have enough room and they decided to become a different gym. They named the gym we cheer for now, Fury Athletics, after the senior team known as Fury. They named that because they were very loyal and grew strong and independent that it was a great name for our new gym.
Fury Athletics is now a very successe gym, many athletes go there to become stronger athletes. Many people that go there, go there for the strength, not just in there self but for the strength of friendship. Many of the moms and parents love the gym because it builds up confidence and compassion for the athletes and for them to have trust and for each athlete to know that everyone there to support them and be there for everyone.
Running For Fun
By: Maggie Davis
400 students all waiting for the horn to go off and Mr. Z’s voice to say the word “GO!” Feet are thumping, hearts are racing, bodies are bouncing up and down filling with excitement. Waiting to have a fun, calming time with your friends. Just say the word Mr. Z! “Get ready… Get set…. GO!” Mr. Z spoke into the microphone. And we’re off..
Earlier I spoke to a runner of the annual GDS Fun Run, Emma Goke. Emma believes that the Fun Run is a great way to stay in shape and is a good incentive for the students. “I decided to actually run this year instead of walk because I run every year and I like to see how I have improved over the years,” Emma explained to me. This year during the Fun Run they had more water stations and changed the route up a little bit. Emma ran the Fun Run with her good friend Maggie Davis. “I think that instead of getting ice cream during lunch we should get it right after the race so the runners could cool down, like the past years,” Emma stated. This year the starting line was where the buses usually line up, and the finish line was the same as the starting line.
The Fun Run was very successful. When speaking to Emma she explained that the Fun Run’s in the past have been better than the Fun Run this year. This year the GDS annual Fun Run shirts were bright green and had purple lettering. The shirts were good because you could see them from far away since they were so bright. Emma’s final statement included, “I feel like the Fun Run was really fun and I had a great time with friends.
Catching Happiness
By: Trinity McNall
While Mark is getting ready he ties the hook, cuts the worm, and hooks the worm. Once he has done that he pushes off the dock and casts the perfect throw. After that he waits for the perfect fish. Soon he gets the fish and starts pulling the rod to see the fish. Once he finally has the fish he either throws the fish back in the water which makes a splash in the pretty water or saves it to cook delicious walleye.
Mark’s favorite fish to catch and eat is walleye. He says, “It’s just so good!” Mark learned how to fish from his dad and has been doing it for 45 years! Mark says, “I like fishing with both my family and friends because I just like fishing and it is relaxing, quiet, and sunny.” Mark was interested in fishing by is best friend Bill Breeden. Mark goes to Canada every year just so he can fish with his friends and have a great time!
Mark also get frustrated when he gets the fish on the hook but, the fish lets go of the hook, “It’s just so frustrating!” he states. Also he thinks it gets a little boring when he just has to sit there waiting for the fish to nibble on the hook. Not including the negatives Mark agrees that it is very fun to fish with his family or friends. “It is just the best!” Mark explains. Mark’s favorite place to fish is in Hayward up at Bill Breeden’s cabin, “There is just lots of cool fish like northern pike, walleye, and rainbow trout.” Mark says.
Dancing in the Kitchen
By: Elizabeth Stammen
From getting up in the early morning, to cleaning up at the end of the day, she works very hard. stirring and tossing for hours, to make meals for many. Large portions she made while keeping clean by wearing an apron. Serving kids throughout the day wearing a hairnet making sure not to dirty the food. Fruits, veggies, grains and all, yummy, warm, and cold was served. Then she waits for the students to come through the lunch line to get some scrumptious food.
Working in the school worked out very well for Melva Rude, my great grandmother, so she decided to stay working there. She chose to work there at the time because they were great hours, so she would be able to be with her to children when they were off of school. And better yet they went to the schools she worked at. A favorite meal of hers to serve was the chicken patty with french fries, and a vegetable of some sort along with a fresh baked cookie for a yummy after lunch treat. Since she had been working as a school cook or the school baker rather because that was her true position, for 28 years she learned so many recipes for many different things so she stated, “Oh I couldn’t tell you a number but I learned tons”.
She started as a school baker early, in the year 1964. During the 28 year period after that she had told me that she had worked at five different schools. Of these schools one was a junior high, another was a middle school, and the other three were all elementary schools. All of the listed schools she worked at were also in the city of Milwaukee, where she happened to live at the time. She liked a lot of things about being a school baker which you can tell from the fact that she stayed as one for 28 years. Although she had her most favorite things about being a school baker she told me her top three reasons which were, getting to give the school kids food and seeing them grow up. As well as that she liked the people she got to work with. She noticed when serving the kids what the kids did enjoy and what they didn’t, she tells me, “The kids sometimes but not always enjoyed the meals, and lots of kids often didn’t like the vegetable portion of the meal, but the kids who were truly hungry ate all of their meal”.
Compared to our school she told me that all their school food was home made, from cookies to pasta. Which the kids must have enjoyed more of the food back then more then now because lots of the food in schools being served now is processed. Although, she did later mention that there were two things that they did not do completely from scratch which happened to be chicken patties and beef patties. These were probably not made from scratch because they would have to make lots of them and they take quite long to make home made. As mentioned earlier she did focus more on the baking aspect in the school kitchen, so these items did not effect as far as what she made home made. Overall, she very much enjoyed working as a baker in many schools.
Feature Story
By: Malikye Kameeta
The walk for water is for charity to make a well for a school and neighboring towns in Uganda. Raising money for less fortunate people will help by giving them clean water will promote less waterborne disease.
The high school is trying to raise $2000. It will be easier for kids there to get a better education. “The 7th grade Social Studies teachers hoped that students would learn about the difficulties many children and families face as they try to have enough clean water each day.” says Mrs. Peotter.
By: Malikye Kameeta
The walk for water is for charity to make a well for a school and neighboring towns in Uganda. Raising money for less fortunate people will help by giving them clean water will promote less waterborne disease.
The high school is trying to raise $2000. It will be easier for kids there to get a better education. “The 7th grade Social Studies teachers hoped that students would learn about the difficulties many children and families face as they try to have enough clean water each day.” says Mrs. Peotter.
Good by Cottage Grove, Hello Lincoln Memorial!
By: Zach Blotz
Walking feverously through the crowded, bustling streets of DC, gazing in wonder, and reflecting on the delicious food you ate for lunch. Stopping and looking at the tall monuments and admiring their glory. Asking a question to one of the friendly guides and having a great time. Later, going to sleep, you realize that you go to the Smithsonian tomorrow. You can’t wait.
In 8th grade, students who can pay 1,500 dollars get to go to Washington DC for a school trip. Chaperone and 7th grade math teacher Mr. Gramann says,”The best monument is the Air and Space museum.I like it because you can stay there for hours, and how the flight and technology have changed over the years.”
Overall, public opinion is that it is a really fun trip. There are many things to do, and many awe-inspiring monuments. It really seems amazing! People who don’t pay stay at school, and take a smaller trip.The bus to the airport takes around 1 hour, and the plane ride takes about 2 hours.
By: Zach Blotz
Walking feverously through the crowded, bustling streets of DC, gazing in wonder, and reflecting on the delicious food you ate for lunch. Stopping and looking at the tall monuments and admiring their glory. Asking a question to one of the friendly guides and having a great time. Later, going to sleep, you realize that you go to the Smithsonian tomorrow. You can’t wait.
In 8th grade, students who can pay 1,500 dollars get to go to Washington DC for a school trip. Chaperone and 7th grade math teacher Mr. Gramann says,”The best monument is the Air and Space museum.I like it because you can stay there for hours, and how the flight and technology have changed over the years.”
Overall, public opinion is that it is a really fun trip. There are many things to do, and many awe-inspiring monuments. It really seems amazing! People who don’t pay stay at school, and take a smaller trip.The bus to the airport takes around 1 hour, and the plane ride takes about 2 hours.
Walk for Water
By: Lea Anderson
In many 3rd world countries, women children (mostly girls) have to spend almost their whole day walking for hours to get something that we can all get with just a pull of a handle. The children are unable to get a proper education if they spend their whole day walking to get water, a necessity. Not only do they have to walk for miles, the water is unsanitary and they can’t get very much of water in just one trip.
At Glacial Drumlin School, Mrs Tara Peotter, a small group of high school students and a few others collaborated to help raise money to help build a well for a village in Uganda. Mrs. Peotter helped organise a penny war and a walkathon for 7th grade students to participate in. The high school students have already been raising money since january and have raised about 600 dollars before the walkathon and the penny war. The students stated that they needed about 2,500 dollars to cover the well, and after the events at the school they SHOULD have about 2,532.77.
WIth our help the high schoolers were able to raise enough money to help a village full of people. Now kids, just like up, will have the chance to get a proper education and have the resources they need to survive.
By: Lea Anderson
In many 3rd world countries, women children (mostly girls) have to spend almost their whole day walking for hours to get something that we can all get with just a pull of a handle. The children are unable to get a proper education if they spend their whole day walking to get water, a necessity. Not only do they have to walk for miles, the water is unsanitary and they can’t get very much of water in just one trip.
At Glacial Drumlin School, Mrs Tara Peotter, a small group of high school students and a few others collaborated to help raise money to help build a well for a village in Uganda. Mrs. Peotter helped organise a penny war and a walkathon for 7th grade students to participate in. The high school students have already been raising money since january and have raised about 600 dollars before the walkathon and the penny war. The students stated that they needed about 2,500 dollars to cover the well, and after the events at the school they SHOULD have about 2,532.77.
WIth our help the high schoolers were able to raise enough money to help a village full of people. Now kids, just like up, will have the chance to get a proper education and have the resources they need to survive.
Malikye’s intense moment
By: Grace K. Christianson
It was strange and scary. He was fading unconscious. The crimson liquid flowed out. This was a scary moment for the parents. This strange moment has stuck in their minds for a while, even when he is in 7th grade because they knew how close to death he was. He was just playing.
Malikye Kameeta was a kindergartener when he had a very intense and scary moment. He was playing around when he tripped and fell, scraping his leg one meter long. His parents were very scared at this time, he was losing a lot of blood. He got to the doctors and had lost a pint of blood. The doctors took care of him and he had almost died.
Malikye was playing tag with some old friends of his and his sister wasn’t born yet when the incident happened. His friends were very worried along with his parents. “It’s funny,” Malikye said, “people thought that there was a murder.”
By: Grace K. Christianson
It was strange and scary. He was fading unconscious. The crimson liquid flowed out. This was a scary moment for the parents. This strange moment has stuck in their minds for a while, even when he is in 7th grade because they knew how close to death he was. He was just playing.
Malikye Kameeta was a kindergartener when he had a very intense and scary moment. He was playing around when he tripped and fell, scraping his leg one meter long. His parents were very scared at this time, he was losing a lot of blood. He got to the doctors and had lost a pint of blood. The doctors took care of him and he had almost died.
Malikye was playing tag with some old friends of his and his sister wasn’t born yet when the incident happened. His friends were very worried along with his parents. “It’s funny,” Malikye said, “people thought that there was a murder.”
Prep School Stories
By: Kylie Hollenstein
Being in a place where wealth rolls off the walls and philosophy burrows into your skin will definitely produce some stories. Spending three years in an area that produces emotions you can’t quite name, will give memories without complaint. Teenagers not being supervised will do things nobody can ever forget. But one thing none of us can deny is, private schools are definitely an interesting place to spend your youth.
Mrs. Flannagan, who spent three years at Phillips Academy, Andover, had wonderful insight on what life at a boarding school is like. Mrs. Flannagan’s mother died very suddenly while she was in sixth grade. Her mourning father started to date a wealthy woman who (we'll call her Jennifer even though she only pops up one more time) Jennifer and her kids were described as “great individuals”. The two would date for seven years before breaking things off. Jennifer’s children all went to nice boarding schools, so she went to. She kind of wanted to go to the school “But it didn’t really click that I was sleeping there until after they left, if that makes any sense.” So a young Mrs. Flanagan was left alone at the oldest incorporated boarding school in the United States. “They were kind of snooty,” Mrs. Flanagan commented. Kids were told what they were going to be when they grew up. She had a roommate who was told she was going to go to Yale because several relatives before her went to Yale. “She didn’t get into Yale and it was this whole big deal,” Mrs. Flannagan said. “I went to the midwest to get away. I went to Oberlin College and when I told people they told me ‘That’s too bad’. What does that mean? It’s a good school, just because it is in the midwest…” School ended up making her feel almost cynical. That seems to be the worst of the storm, because Mrs. Flanagan positively beamed whenever I asked about the classes.
One class may or may not have been described as “life changing”.The class in question was a literature class. There were three branches of classes you could have taken. Mrs. Flanagan decided to take the tragedy branch. The classes were very difficult; Mrs. Flanagan actually didn’t pass the history entrance exam. “I had to take a remediate class, it was...you know, humiliating.” She got back up to the normal class eventually, but it started out a lot more difficult than the kids who have been in private schools since kindergarten. In the end, she made some amazing friends, some of which are renowned in New England cheese circles. Mrs. Flanagan says she isn’t great with keeping up with them, but, “Life is long so people have time to forgive you for being a slacker,” and then later added, “I mean technically they’re slackers too.”
By: Kylie Hollenstein
Being in a place where wealth rolls off the walls and philosophy burrows into your skin will definitely produce some stories. Spending three years in an area that produces emotions you can’t quite name, will give memories without complaint. Teenagers not being supervised will do things nobody can ever forget. But one thing none of us can deny is, private schools are definitely an interesting place to spend your youth.
Mrs. Flannagan, who spent three years at Phillips Academy, Andover, had wonderful insight on what life at a boarding school is like. Mrs. Flannagan’s mother died very suddenly while she was in sixth grade. Her mourning father started to date a wealthy woman who (we'll call her Jennifer even though she only pops up one more time) Jennifer and her kids were described as “great individuals”. The two would date for seven years before breaking things off. Jennifer’s children all went to nice boarding schools, so she went to. She kind of wanted to go to the school “But it didn’t really click that I was sleeping there until after they left, if that makes any sense.” So a young Mrs. Flanagan was left alone at the oldest incorporated boarding school in the United States. “They were kind of snooty,” Mrs. Flanagan commented. Kids were told what they were going to be when they grew up. She had a roommate who was told she was going to go to Yale because several relatives before her went to Yale. “She didn’t get into Yale and it was this whole big deal,” Mrs. Flannagan said. “I went to the midwest to get away. I went to Oberlin College and when I told people they told me ‘That’s too bad’. What does that mean? It’s a good school, just because it is in the midwest…” School ended up making her feel almost cynical. That seems to be the worst of the storm, because Mrs. Flanagan positively beamed whenever I asked about the classes.
One class may or may not have been described as “life changing”.The class in question was a literature class. There were three branches of classes you could have taken. Mrs. Flanagan decided to take the tragedy branch. The classes were very difficult; Mrs. Flanagan actually didn’t pass the history entrance exam. “I had to take a remediate class, it was...you know, humiliating.” She got back up to the normal class eventually, but it started out a lot more difficult than the kids who have been in private schools since kindergarten. In the end, she made some amazing friends, some of which are renowned in New England cheese circles. Mrs. Flanagan says she isn’t great with keeping up with them, but, “Life is long so people have time to forgive you for being a slacker,” and then later added, “I mean technically they’re slackers too.”
Marching Towards War with Troop 2524
By Camille Simmons
A troop marching towards battle, hoping they will not be overthrown by their colleagues. They have been practicing for years for this moment, doing activities to earn badges to move up in their leaders ranks. The activities are brutal, and can be so time-consuming that sometimes they don’t have the energy to wake up. From harsh environmental excersises to difficult lessons, they are ready for the moment. They open the door, holding out their clipboard so you can buy girl scout cookies from them.
For over a hundred years, girls have been gathering together to learn and celebrate just how amazing they are. These ten million young ladies are spread across 146 countries, and are most well known for the annual Girl Scout cookie sale. From Shortbread to Cranberry Crisp, they have grown their sale to include pretzels and even small candies. While this is a great program, it provides quite a bit of stress to the adults who must organize the event. Local Girl Scout troop leader Branda Weix is already claiming that her troop will not be selling cookies next year, explaining, “It was too much work and the profit is too low”. Their profit is only $0.63 per box, which might add up if a troop sells a lot of boxes, but when the troop only sold 600 boxes it was not nearly enough to cover the cost of all the other fun things they want to do, such as camp.
Girl Scout camps have always been popular, and anyone who is a registered Girl Scout leader received a catalogue in the mail that contains a list of camps and other programs for the girls. Most of these are only for Girl Scouts, but some camps are focused for everybody, no matter if you are a member of the Girl Scouts community. These camps are often very popular, and are usually overrun with a variety of troops, as well as the occasional family or group of friends. Girl Scout troop 2524 just recently attended one on April 29-May 1, called Camp Wawbeek. The girls were amazed at how many people were there, and how different the troops were. For example, most Girl Scout troops participate in singing at every meeting they have, but troop 2524 has never focused on the particular matter, instead choosing to work towards different badges at their monthly meetings.
Having a meeting on the first Monday of every month is one of the many things Branda Weix likes to keep the same. “It’s good for the girls to have a place and time to get together outside of school”, she stated. Several of the girls agree that they have made and intend to keep many of the friends they meet through the program. “This particular group is from two different schools so meeting at the Monona Community Center is a must”, said Weix. The troop does not meet during the summer, as many of the girls participate in sports and other camps that make it impossible to schedule. For their final meeting of the school year, they’ll spend the afternoon at the Monona Community Pool..
Glacial Drumlin’s Newfound Track Star
By: Anabelle Vesperman
As she sprints her last lap around the track, sweat pours down her face. She runs harder and harder, willing herself to beat the 7th and 8th graders of other Wisconsin middle school teams and her own, Monona Grove. Now, who is this fast 7th grade sprinter? Each day, after school, Teal Coil-Otto trains as a track member for the Monona Grove School District, training for the upcoming meets against opposing schools. In addition to practicing outside on the track, she also gets outside training by sprinting around Monona, near her home, and walking her athletic, well-trained dogs. Each and every day Teal goes into Glacial Drumlin, she knows it will lead up to vigorous workouts with members of the school track team, training once again for her 800 meter dash.
For over 8 years, Glacial Drumlin Middle School has had a track and field program involving many events. Teal’s event focuses have been involved with running not only long distance, but short distance as well. She stretches vigorously and practices her techniques on the track, but does all this work pay off? Teal Coil-Otto, Glacial Drumlin 800 meter dash sprinter, was recently awarded the record time of this year’s season of 2 minutes and 45 seconds. When consulted on why she chooses to run the 800 meter, she expressed, “I thought I would be better at long distance, but was too lazy to do the 1600.” Teal also revealed her favorite aspects of track. She recently stated, “ I enjoy the meets the most because they are fun and you get to be with friends for a few hours. Sometimes practice isn’t fun, but it usually is.”
This young track star may be fast, but not cocky. She revealed that while she did expect to achieve high in districts, she never would have expected to win overall due to an opposing, very athletic team, Lodi. Most 7th graders at Glacial Drumlin Middle School have participated in a sport and all agree that even though the exercise can be exhausting, it’s also exciting and gives one a feeling of accomplishment when completed. Teal shares these same ideas. If you would like to see Glacial Drumlin’s newfound track star compete, make sure to see her next meet where she will be participating in the 800 meter, 100 meter, hurdles, and the long jump, all in record time.
Exander Rains: The GOAT
By: Jake Schaefer
My friend Exander is extremely good at soccer. He is a very friendly guy and makes me smile when I see him. When I watch him play soccer it is very exciting and I stand in amazement. He scores goals, passes the ball and even gets hat-tricks (when you score 3 goals in 1 game)! But my favorite is when I see him nutmeg people (when you pass it between peoples legs). Exander is awesome and I wish I could be him.
Exander has been playing soccer since he was 5 years old. That’s 7 years! How is he such a good soccer player you ask? He says, “ My parents have influenced me to work hard and tell me to do my best.” He plays for one of the best teams in Wisconsin! He says, ”Madison FC Gold helps me increase my skill level because they have lots of trainings.” He says that he thinks that he is an influence on his sibling because he teaches them soccer moves and plays with them in the backyard. His favorite position to play in soccer is striker because he likes to work hard and score goals.
As you can see, Exander is an influence to all in his hard work for his passion, soccer. I hope that I can be like him someday and be a great soccer player like him.
By Camille Simmons
A troop marching towards battle, hoping they will not be overthrown by their colleagues. They have been practicing for years for this moment, doing activities to earn badges to move up in their leaders ranks. The activities are brutal, and can be so time-consuming that sometimes they don’t have the energy to wake up. From harsh environmental excersises to difficult lessons, they are ready for the moment. They open the door, holding out their clipboard so you can buy girl scout cookies from them.
For over a hundred years, girls have been gathering together to learn and celebrate just how amazing they are. These ten million young ladies are spread across 146 countries, and are most well known for the annual Girl Scout cookie sale. From Shortbread to Cranberry Crisp, they have grown their sale to include pretzels and even small candies. While this is a great program, it provides quite a bit of stress to the adults who must organize the event. Local Girl Scout troop leader Branda Weix is already claiming that her troop will not be selling cookies next year, explaining, “It was too much work and the profit is too low”. Their profit is only $0.63 per box, which might add up if a troop sells a lot of boxes, but when the troop only sold 600 boxes it was not nearly enough to cover the cost of all the other fun things they want to do, such as camp.
Girl Scout camps have always been popular, and anyone who is a registered Girl Scout leader received a catalogue in the mail that contains a list of camps and other programs for the girls. Most of these are only for Girl Scouts, but some camps are focused for everybody, no matter if you are a member of the Girl Scouts community. These camps are often very popular, and are usually overrun with a variety of troops, as well as the occasional family or group of friends. Girl Scout troop 2524 just recently attended one on April 29-May 1, called Camp Wawbeek. The girls were amazed at how many people were there, and how different the troops were. For example, most Girl Scout troops participate in singing at every meeting they have, but troop 2524 has never focused on the particular matter, instead choosing to work towards different badges at their monthly meetings.
Having a meeting on the first Monday of every month is one of the many things Branda Weix likes to keep the same. “It’s good for the girls to have a place and time to get together outside of school”, she stated. Several of the girls agree that they have made and intend to keep many of the friends they meet through the program. “This particular group is from two different schools so meeting at the Monona Community Center is a must”, said Weix. The troop does not meet during the summer, as many of the girls participate in sports and other camps that make it impossible to schedule. For their final meeting of the school year, they’ll spend the afternoon at the Monona Community Pool..
Glacial Drumlin’s Newfound Track Star
By: Anabelle Vesperman
As she sprints her last lap around the track, sweat pours down her face. She runs harder and harder, willing herself to beat the 7th and 8th graders of other Wisconsin middle school teams and her own, Monona Grove. Now, who is this fast 7th grade sprinter? Each day, after school, Teal Coil-Otto trains as a track member for the Monona Grove School District, training for the upcoming meets against opposing schools. In addition to practicing outside on the track, she also gets outside training by sprinting around Monona, near her home, and walking her athletic, well-trained dogs. Each and every day Teal goes into Glacial Drumlin, she knows it will lead up to vigorous workouts with members of the school track team, training once again for her 800 meter dash.
For over 8 years, Glacial Drumlin Middle School has had a track and field program involving many events. Teal’s event focuses have been involved with running not only long distance, but short distance as well. She stretches vigorously and practices her techniques on the track, but does all this work pay off? Teal Coil-Otto, Glacial Drumlin 800 meter dash sprinter, was recently awarded the record time of this year’s season of 2 minutes and 45 seconds. When consulted on why she chooses to run the 800 meter, she expressed, “I thought I would be better at long distance, but was too lazy to do the 1600.” Teal also revealed her favorite aspects of track. She recently stated, “ I enjoy the meets the most because they are fun and you get to be with friends for a few hours. Sometimes practice isn’t fun, but it usually is.”
This young track star may be fast, but not cocky. She revealed that while she did expect to achieve high in districts, she never would have expected to win overall due to an opposing, very athletic team, Lodi. Most 7th graders at Glacial Drumlin Middle School have participated in a sport and all agree that even though the exercise can be exhausting, it’s also exciting and gives one a feeling of accomplishment when completed. Teal shares these same ideas. If you would like to see Glacial Drumlin’s newfound track star compete, make sure to see her next meet where she will be participating in the 800 meter, 100 meter, hurdles, and the long jump, all in record time.
Exander Rains: The GOAT
By: Jake Schaefer
My friend Exander is extremely good at soccer. He is a very friendly guy and makes me smile when I see him. When I watch him play soccer it is very exciting and I stand in amazement. He scores goals, passes the ball and even gets hat-tricks (when you score 3 goals in 1 game)! But my favorite is when I see him nutmeg people (when you pass it between peoples legs). Exander is awesome and I wish I could be him.
Exander has been playing soccer since he was 5 years old. That’s 7 years! How is he such a good soccer player you ask? He says, “ My parents have influenced me to work hard and tell me to do my best.” He plays for one of the best teams in Wisconsin! He says, ”Madison FC Gold helps me increase my skill level because they have lots of trainings.” He says that he thinks that he is an influence on his sibling because he teaches them soccer moves and plays with them in the backyard. His favorite position to play in soccer is striker because he likes to work hard and score goals.
As you can see, Exander is an influence to all in his hard work for his passion, soccer. I hope that I can be like him someday and be a great soccer player like him.