By: Melanie Rogers, Grade 7
Middle South
On practice Friday at the 2010 Olympics, a tragedy occurred. Nodar Kumaritashvili took a turn on the luge track and unfortunately flew off the track during the finish. He flew into a support beam, where his life ended. Though the Olympic officials believed he came out of the turn too late, his family believes that the track was unsafe for the lugers.
Erin Mahan, Grade 7
Middle School South
Well, every February candy, cards, flowers, and gifts are traded throughout the world, because of St. Valentine. Today, the saint is a mystery and we don’t no who is saint Valentine. We also question about why do we really celebrate Valentines Day. Well, we know Valentine’s Day surrounds the Christian and ancient Roman tradition and that the Catholic Church uses the saints, Valentine and Valentinus.
By Ellen S., Grade7
Middle North
This year, the school paper will be bigger and better than ever! Between Nia and I, we will be going above and beyond this year as co-editors to make this year a sucess! Our other staff members include Robbie W, Morgan M, Jin-Joo C, Tanner D, Jade G, Riah L, Stasie C, Sloan P, Aditya T, Grace F, and you! We will try our hardest to create facinating material for you, but your contributions are also welcome, as well as your input on the website and paper!
By: Erin Mahan, Grade Seven
Middle South
The Hawthorn Herald wants to know what your thankful for! If you want to be included in the November issue, then tell us what your thankful for! But don’t forget to think long and hard about what you are really thankful for. We can’t wait to see what all you are really thankful for, so just fill out the sheet that your homeroom teachers hand out to you, but don’t forget to think long and hard before!
Even though we are already into the school year and newspaper club has began it is never to late to join newspaper. Answer this quiz to see if you will enjoy newspaper club.
1) Do you like sharing your thoughts on sports teams, books, movies, T.V. shows, etc.?
2) Are you willing to wake up early to be at school to type and share your thoughts?
3) Do you know your world?
4) Do you want the whole school/world to see what you created?
By Grace F., Grade 8
Middle North
Have you seen those orange boxes in the school store? These boxes are for the campaign ,Trick or Treat for Unicef. Unicef is an organization dedicated to the welfare of children world wide. There are over 200 offices located in 115 developing countries. You're probably wondering what to do with these boxes. Well your answer could not be more simple.
By Melanie Rogers, Grade 6
Middle South
You voted, and your votes are in. An entirely new Student Council board has been elected! Take a look.
President- Nick Newman
Vice President- Mark Markosyan
8th Grade Secretary- Megan Hayes
8th Grade Senators-Taylor Coco and Carly Feldman
8th Grade Treasurer- Daniel Ruditskiy
7th Grade Secretary- Alex Lao
7th Grade Senators- Vaibhav Shastry and Tyler Smith
By: Melanie Rogers, Grade Six
Middle South
From the end of August to the present, Student Council managed to raise enough money to send a child to Burn Camp, along with sending money to other donations. Some of which include St. Jude’s Hospital for Kids and Hawthorn Elementary South whose S.A.G.E.S. (Student Advisory Group of Elementary South) is raising money to build a school in Kenya for the children.
Casey Hilb, 7th
MSS
Chewing gum. Either you do or you don't. Though, having gum chewing should be allowed! How? Well, by this time in our lives, we should be capable of chewing a piece of gum without choking on it. You see, I believe the only reason we have this "No gum chewing rule" is because we don't know how to dispose of it! Many teachers, whose names while not be revealed, don't mind gum in their classes. Do you get it?! Good. While gum chewing is a favorite past time, it also helps stimulate thoughts. So, gum isn't that terrible after all!
By: Melanie Rogers and Kaitlin Gramins, Grade Six
Middle South
Here are a few places that you should go:
Big Bear Lake - A good place to spend an active afternoon is at Big Bear Lake. A peaceful trail would be perfect for an evening run. The docks along the way are fantastic for feeding ducks and fish.
Arbor Theater - It may not be the best place in the winter, but when it’s warm you definitely should visit. Arbor Theater is a must do, due to it’s beautiful scenery, wandering trails, flowing creeks and waterfalls, and wonderful picnic destinations.