People
by Aditya T., 6th Grade,
Middle North
Welcome to a new article of the district newspaper called Who’s Who, where I will be introducing you to different staff members of Hawthorn Middle North.
In this edition, you will meet Mr. Cantagallo, Middle North Band Director. Many of you may know Mr. Cantagallo (fondly known as Mr.C by his students) while some of you may not have met him before. But in this interview you will definitely learn a lot more than what you knew before. What a great and fun way to get to know your teachers!
Sloan P., grade 6
Middle North
The Obamas' got a dog shortly after moving into the White House. The dog was gift from Senator Ted Kennedy, who owns three dogs of the same breed (Portugese Water dogs) who are known for their high spirits and are said to be a good fit for kids with allergies (such as Malia.) They named their new Portugese Water dog "Bo" after Malia and Sasha's grandfather.
By Kristen Guglielmi, Grade Seven
Middle South
You are walking down the hallway to gym class. So far your day has gone awesomely. You got a 93 percent on your difficult math test, your friend told you a funny joke, and now you get to go to gym to play your favorite sport. That's when you see that today is the day of all days: the day to run the mile! "NOOOOO!!!" I'll bet that almost everyone you ask is thinking that they don't want to run the weekly mile.
Dear Zback,
If you don't like your girlfriend, why are you dating her? Just tell her it's absolutely nothing against her, but that you don't think the relationship is right!
Don't ever break-up with a current girlfriend for another girl, it's not right to do that. People would not like that.
But don't worry about dating at this time of your life. Keep focused to school and activities! Dating not important, it can just cause issues and gets in the way of enjoying your single-time before you're taken over with dating (when your older)!
Praises...Just for YOU
GIRL WHO IS HAPPY
Middle School South
You're a teenage right? So why not embrace it?
You are BEAUTIFUL; for every person who has called you ugly (how could they?), there is someone who loves you. You are beautiful, but only if you choose to show it.
You are POWERFUL; you can make changes. You might not know but your powers are unlimited.
You are COLORFUL; you are made up of the wackiest and weirdest shades. But that's what makes you you.
Changes from 1st to 7th Grade: 2nd Edition
By Jing Qu, Grade 7
Middle School South
The second edition of the “Changes” series back by (nonexistent) popular demand:
1st Grade: saying duh is, like, kwel.
7th Grade: saying OMG/Oh My God is totally...VITAL for survival.
1st Grade: that’s funny.
7th Grade: “I totally LOL’ed”.
1st Grade: rambles.
7th Grade: frequent AMoS (Awkward Moments of Silence)
Changes From 1st to 7th Grade
By Jing Qu, Grade 7
Hawthorn Middle School South
Just a little comparison of the changes in an average kid from 1st to 7th grade:
1st grade: afraid of cooties
7th grade: afraid of (Mr. Cameron…JK!)
1st grade: girls like pink
7th grade: guys like pink
1st grade: Barbie and power ranger backpacks
7th grade: totes for girls and Under Armour backpacks for guys
Tips From a Sevie
By Jing Qu, Grade 7
Middle School South
I remember my 6th grade years, the unforgiving locker grief that always seem to pop up at the wrong time, the HUGE difference about sitting at the 8-chair table or the 10-chair table, and the constant worry about being “in”. A whole year has gone by and here I am! Still alive and okay. The year last year was hard, but I got through it, and now I’m creating a little imaginary Q & A just for you new sixies!
By Jennifer Cheng and Maya Mashkovich, Grade 6
Middle School North
How much do you know about Mrs. Waitz? We're here to tell you some interesting facts and stories about her life. Interested? Keep reading.
You might think that it was her dream to become a teacher, since she's sooo great at it, but in truth, she never planned on it. The only reason she decided to try it was because you didn't have to learn a foreign language. In making this choice, she ending up finding her dream job. She started teaching in 1973, when she was 21. As for children, she would risk her life for them. But for parents and administrators, she can definitely live without them.
Jordan Naleway
Grade Eight
Hawthorn Middle South
May 18 was Career Day at Hawthorn Middle School South. Because it was a half-day, you went to four careers. To complete the day, we finished with a survey.
What I did: physical therapist- He showed us some really cool demonstrations and taught us about PTs (physical trainers). How many muscles do you have? He answered that too!
software developer- We had a raffle, in which I won a notebook binder. Other prizes included a thermos and a mug. He told us the steps in which he took, what projects he had done, and answered tons of question. It was very interesting!