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The Big Flood On September 21 Bath County to follow. If you did not watch the Middle School’s students and television show, the storyline will By Ashton Page faculty wore blue to show respect be kind of confusing. One of the for Bryce and his family. main goals of The Flash is to make Bryce Combs, 9 years old, was ​ ​ you want to never give up. Overall, washed away in the flood on it is a great book. September 9th in Morehead, The Flash Book Kentucky. It poured down rain all night and most of the day. There Review were also two sinkholes that By: Ashton McKenzie occurred while it was pouring down rain. The Flash by Barry Lyga is a book ​ about Barry Allen, who is a worker After all of that took place, and it at Central City P.D, but secretly stopped raining, there were parents with the help of his friends from who let their children play in the STAR Labs, he is the fastest man flood water. While the kids were alive. This book is for people playing, Bryce got washed away. looking for suspense and comedy. There was a 12 year old who was Boys Basketball Barry has to stop metahumans like with Bryce Combs, but he By Corbin Sorrell him, but they have different managed to get out of the water, powers. The man he is but after awhile, the 12 year old It’s that time of the year again! It’s encountering within the book is boy lost the trail of Bryce Combs. boys basketball season! There Hocus Pocus, a magician who can Search and Rescue teams were were 3 open gyms before tryouts. control minds. It is an amazing searching for Bryce from daylight Tryouts were on Tuesday, October read, If you watched the show on to dark. 16th, 2018 from 4-6 in the gym at Netflix and CW, it makes it even They found the young boy about a Bath County Middle School. The better. I was really hooked on how week later, but he passed away. main coach, Eric Scruggs, is only well the book balances the right There were over 350 people or accepting 10 players from each amount of comedy and suspense. If more searching in the rivers and grade level. The first game will be you like superhero books, this is lakes and even fields for this child. ​ on October 20th for the 8th grade a book for you. The flood water was so high, it and October 24th for 6th and 7th was over roads and halfway over grades. When asked about the I would rate the book “The houses. The searchers used things ​ upcoming season, Eric Scruggs Flash” a 9 on a scale of 10 said, “I can’t wait till this like drones, horses, different types ​ of boats, and cars. because the beginning is a bit hard

1 basketball season. It’s going to be post saying how bad the dress code WARRIORS: The fun!” was and everyone started reposting BCMS Girls Protest it. Some people were peer Prophecy Begins pressured into it, or they did it By: Roby Pile Against Dress Code because they thought they would By: Reanne Grooms and Gracie be cool. The WARRIORS series is a ​ Hardin thrilling and exciting series by Erin A few of the girls at BCMS Hunter. The series is about a On September 20th, some of the thought the dress code was unfair, kittypet (a cat who lives with girls at BCMS came to school with so they decided that they were Twolegs. Twolegs are what the ripped jeans on with holes above going to protest. Addi St. John characters call humans) called the knee, which was breaking dress states, “I think they should change Rusty who wished to go into the code. These girls broke dress code the dress code because I think it’s forest and adventure. Then one day because they thought that it was stupid that only girls are getting he did and ended up meeting a few unfair for them not to be able to sexualized by the dress code.” cats named Graypaw, Bluestar, and wear holes above the knee. When they got to school that Lionheart (all of which are morning, they all were sent to the Thunderclan cats) and gets invited The dress-code says that “Any office. They were not in trouble to join the Thunderclan cats. This holes in pants must be below knee and the principal at BCMS, Todd new opportunity allowed Rusty to level and cannot be large enough Niece, was very understanding. explore the forest clans to be deemed inappropriate or a The girls explained why they wore (Thunderclan, Shadowclan, safety concern. Any skin exposed ripped jeans that were breaking the Riverclan, and Windclan), and above the knee must be covered. dress code. Kaleigh Potts says, eventually gets his apprentice All shorts, skirts, and dresses shall “We are going to start a club”. name, Firepaw. Firepaw along be no shorter than three inches with his best friend Graypaw above the knee.” The girls said that Other girls here at BCMS said that explore the vast wonders of the if they could wear shorts 3 inches this was something that we forest. Be prepared, this series can above the knee, then they should shouldn’t change. Seventh grader be very brutal. There are multiple be allowed to have holes in their Jaelyn Gibson’s response to this fights and deaths in this series, so jeans 3 inches above the knee. was “It shows too many body if you are the kind of person who parts. It shows too much skin. I can’t deal with heartbreaking ​ ​ Some girls think that BCMS is one don't want to go any farther. I think deaths, this series isn’t for you. In of the worst schools about dress just on the knee or below the knee spite of all of that, I personally code in the state of Kentucky is okay, but above is just would rate this series as a 10/10. because they can’t wear ripped inappropriate.” Some say that it is jeans with holes above the knee. ridiculous and we should just Schools have dress codes to make follow the rules. Seventh grade students look a bit more teacher Vickie Moriarity states, professional. When students get a “Okay here is my take on this. I job, there will be a dress code, and think you can wear them tastefully they can't protest against it because like with the leggings underneath. I they will get fired. They are getting also know that as soon as one fad students ready for when they are dies out, another one will replace older and have a job. it.” In the end, the dress code didn't change. The girls got the protesting against ripped jeans off of Snapchat, a social media app. Someone made a

2 Choosing a Book both horror books, are not both If you’re still having trouble going to capture your attention. picking out a book, here are By: Brooklyn Gregory and One might have too much horror in some recommendations. Savannah Curtis it, and the other might have just the right amount of horror in it. “Navigating Early” This book ​ ​ Everybody has struggled with would definitely interest people picking out the right book for them The fourth step is using the that love adventure. “It has at least once in their lives. You go “5-Finger Rule”. The 5-Finger everything from pirates, to creepy into a library/bookstore, get a Rule is when you find a possible caves. Definitely a 10/10.” This ​ book, go home, read a few pages, book for yourself and flip to a book was recommended by 7th then lose your interest in it. Some random page. Hold up a fist, and grader, Reanne Grooms. people do that over and over every time you do not know or thinking the next book they buy understand a word, hold up a “Freakling” The first book to the ​ ​ will be the perfect book for them. finger. Zero-one fingers is a little series “The PSI Chronicles” In ​ ​ Why do that when you can just too easy for you. Two-three 12-year-old Taemon’s city, follow five simple steps? fingers is most likely right up your everyone has a power called alley. Four or five fingers is way psi--the ability were you can move The first step to finding the best too past your reading level right and manipulate things with your book for you is finding the type of now. Now although some people mind. When he “loses” his psi in a genre you are the most interested like a challenge when it comes to traumatic accident, he must hide in. There are so many different reading, four-five fingers is his secret by all means possible. “I ​ genres you can choose from. The probably too hard for you. really enjoyed this book, I would most popular book genres are recommend this book to anyone romance, crime/mystery, religious/ Step 5: The assurance. To ensure who enjoys adventure.” This book ​ inspirational, science fiction/ yourself that this is the right book and its series was recommended fantasy, and horror. There are so for you, read the summary in the by 7th grader, Savannah Curtis. many more genres than those six to book. In most books, a short choose from. If you cannot decide summary or description of the “Percy Jackson and The ​ yet, Google a list of genres and story is either in the first page of Lightning Thief” This is a fantasy ​ read about your different options. the book, or on the back cover of about a boy named Percy Jackson, the book. Read it. That son of Poseidon. He goes on a The second step is to go to a local summary/description basically mission to find and return Zeus's library/ bookstore and find the determines whether or not you lightning bolt, which he was book section based on the genre want the book. This step is accused of stealing. “I absolutely you chose. Most libraries have probably the most simple of them love the Percy Jackson books! This their books sections marked, so all: Take the book home and read book and the rest of its series are you should not have a major it. perfect for people who are into problem trying to find that section. Just in case you have gotten bored greek mythology.”This book and ​ reading this book, here are some its series was recommended by 7th Step three: Selecting a book. Once directions: grader, Brooklyn Gregory. you find the section your favorite 1) Return the book to wherever “Doll Bones” This is a ​ ​ ​ ​ genre is in, look through the books. you obtained it. fictional book with spooky things, Don’t just randomly select a book. 2) Re-do all the steps until you are but without the violence and gore. Look through them. Just because fully sure that you have picked out Perfect for people who loves those there are books of the same genre, the perfect book for you. kinds of books. For a very long does not mean that you will time, Zach, Alice and Poppy have guaranteed like the book. For (Continued on page 4) example, The Cellar and The Kept, ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

3 (Continued from page 3) competing. This will be the first someone goes up to the pearly been playing one continuous, cheer competition this year for the gates. ever-changing game of pirates and Bath County Junior Pro Cheer mermaids,thieves and warriors. Team, there will be six schools ATV season is almost up with competing. winter making a hasty approach. Overruling all is the Great Queen, This doesn’t mean you still can’t a bone-china doll cursing those Tickets will cost $5.00 for children get hurt. For starters, always wear who do not please her.This book and $8.00 for adults. 6th, 7th, and a helmet. Flipping a four-wheeler ​ was recommended by 6th grader, 8th grade will be competing. All or even a dirt bike without a Jacey Purvis . ages are invited to come watch. helmet could potentially kill Come be supportive, and watch the someone. Statistics show that 8/10 “Harry Potter and The Sorcerer's girls cheer at their first people that have rode an ATV in ​ Stone” This book is just the competition. The Cheer team needs the past year, said that they did not ​ ​ beginning of the fabulous series of all the support they can get. “ I wear a helmet regularly. In 2011, 7 Harry Potter books. Wizardry hope we win” said Selena 29,000 kids alone ended up in the and multiple crazy adventures Zavaleta, who is one of the hospital because they were not occur throughout the book. Harry cheerleaders. wearing a helmet. Potter, survivor of evil wizard Voldemort, is finally accepted into The Bath County Junior Pro Cheer Getting certified to ride a Hogwarts School of Witchcraft Team will be doing mounts. They four-wheeler could also make a and Wizardry. There, he meets will be doing school cheers and difference. Let’s say you hop on a Hermione and Ron, his dances. There will be a diamond four wheeler for the first time. The friends throughout the whole formation and a triangle formation chances are the person doesn’t series. This book was during the dance. They will also know how to drive it. Even if you ​ recommended by 6th grader, have good facial expressions and do, it is still dangerous. So take the Morgan Ingram. stiff motions. class and get safety certified. Go to this link on your mobile device to The Cheer team will be wearing do this proper cheer uniforms that are red https://atvsafety.org/atv-ecourse/. ​ and white, that say “BC” on them. Some states even require this. Go The cheer team will wear red, to the basic course and select your white, and black eyeshadow. Their state. Then take the course and get hair will be half up half down with safety certified. a black bow. They will also be wearing their white cheer shoes These are just a few tips on how to and long white socks. stay safe. It is better to be safe than sorry. Especially when you are putting your life on the line every Cheer Competition time you do this. So follow these safety tips. This could be the By: Lauren Conn How to stay safe on difference between life or death. your ATV The Junior Pro Cheer Competition will take place on November 17, By: Jaxon Cline 2018 6:00-8:00 P.M O’Clock. It will take place in Lexington in a An ATV (All Terrain Vehicle) can gymnasium. There will be teams be really fun. They can also be from around the United States really deadly. Here are some tips on how to stay safe before 4 was cartilage. According to Method 1 - Memorize a Clubs ​ ​ scientificamerican.com the study guide/practice sheet By:Wyatt Vaughn scientists say it was a vulture that Most people use this method threw up some of its food. That because it’s pretty quick and easy The clubs we have at BCMS are means that a vulture was flying by to do. While it may help with here because of Mr.Whitt, and saw another bird and projectile something like a book test, it Mrs.Fitch, and Mr.Neace. vomited so it would not fight with probably won't help with math Mr.Neace and the other teachers it or it was too heavy from the food because this method only really wanted clubs that were similar to it had ate so it threw some of it up helps you understand definite the high school. For example, if and started flying again. answers and not concepts. somebody were in STLP, they can also join it when they go to the She was outside and when she was, high school. Some clubs like the meat fell and she said it fell Method 2 - Quiz yourself STLP, Beta, FFA, art and a few like snowflakes. The weird thing is Take a cheat sheet with 100% more clubs are at the high school. that she said the sky was clear so a correct answers and quiz yourself. vulture was not near, but the meat It’s a good idea to have a friend or Sponsors for the clubs include could have blown in a direction. guardian with you to help you Mr.Bowen, Mrs.Gibson, Mr.Knox, make sure you have correct and Mrs.Colwell. Some of the According to the Scientific answers, and if you don’t, they can clubs include Girls Who Code, American website, the meat was help you. Guys Who Code, STLP, Quiz fresh when it fell and on top of that Bowl, Library Council, the Student some meat was 5cmx5cm, the Tips and Tricks Government Association, people that were investigating said Everybody might have a method of yearbook, FBLA, FCCLA, poetry there was a lot of meat that fell,not studying, but there are some tips club, art club, pep club, FCA, just a little piece. Some of the and tricks to help you remember board game club, drama/chorus, people that live around there and things. You can listen to music, and the book club. The next club were unidentified came up to taste chew gum, walk around, jump up day is supposed to be Friday, the old dried meat after the night and down, eat food, tap your November 2nd. and said it was mutton or venison. pencil, or you could do all these things. This helps because it helps Works Cited build a stronger memory of Kentucky Meat Crew, Bec. “The Great Meat studying. For tests that don’t Shower Shower Unwound by require a basic knowledge answer, Projectile Vulture Vomit.” some of these tips won’t probably By: Owen Munday Scientificamerican.com, 1 work. For those types of tests, you ​ ​ Dec. 2014, can read over th e material many In 1876 on March 3rd,a piece of times to make sure you can apply it meat fell from the sky in Olympia, properly to your answer. 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Scientists collected and examined the meat that fell. Soon after, they A lot of people have never studied had figured out what had in their lives, and those who have, happened. Some scientists took probably don’t even know how to some of the meat DNA and turns do it effectively. There are many out some were lung and the other methods, but only some of them are efficient.

5 companies, and they all have of K-Pop, however, and that will unique styles of music. Some of continue to grow. the most popular companies BCMS Glow Dance include YG Entertainment, SM Entertainment, JYP Entertainment, By: Jordan Swartz and Bighit Entertainment. The iKON performing one of their songs companies are praised for how On Friday, September 28th, the successful they are, and are ranked BCMS girls’ basketball team in a system in which the top three hosted the Glow Dance at the Bath K-Pop: The Newest companies (the ones that collect County Middle School. Everyone Music Trend the most money) get a spot in the two-stepped and swayed the night ‘Big 3’. Right now, the Big 3 away, while listening to the By: Maura Boggs companies are SM, YG, and JYP melodies the DJ, Terence Entertainments. There are at least Clemons, was playing all night K-Pop is a South Korean music 15 groups in each of these long. genre that started in the year 1992, companies. by a group called Seo Taiji and the Meanwhile, at the concession Boys. Many groups have debuted BTS is arguably the biggest K-Pop booth, the concession workers sold since then, and there are 119 group in the world, and some may everything from nachos and cheese groups active in 2018. This say the biggest boy band right to glow-in-the-dark glasses. While eventually caused the genre to now. With over 14 millions fans some students were lip-syncing, break through into the western worldwide and multiple mentions others were doing the Cupid countries, such as North and South on the Billboard charts, there is no Shuffle, and a few just bought out America. This rising genre is doubt that they are taking the genre the concession booth. Either way, essential to know more about if to a new level. BTS stands for most admitted they had a ball. someone likes to listen to music or Bangtan Sonyeondan, which Even the parent chaperones chatted learning about different cultures. means ‘Bulletproof Boy Scouts’ in about how they had a grand time. English. They were originally K-Pop groups are separated into supposed to be a Hip-Hop group, After the completion of the dance, generations based on what year but changed their concept when people were disappointed to see it they debuted. There are currently they weren’t gaining any new fans. end, but people were still spouting four generations, but there are still When they first started out, they about how it had been such an arguments about when some really were mostly ignored because they amusing night. “I had one of the begin. The first generation is 2002 came from a small, unknown best times of my life,” exclaimed and before, and the second company. The group has never Terence Clemons, DJ. “The dance generation ends in 2008-2009. changed the fact that they write was a very good dance, and I hope Many groups that debuted in the and compose all of their songs they have another one,” quoted second generation contributed to with powerful and moving lyrics Morgan Mccarty, BCMS 6th grade starting the Korean Hallyu Wave, about real-world situations, student. “It was exciting. I liked which was made to increase the however, like the importance of the music,” recalled BCMS 7th popularity of South Korean culture self-love, and problems like racism grader, Jayce Staton. “It was fun. I around the world. The third and hate. liked the DJ,” proclaimed Lainy generation ends in 2013, and the Harwell, 8th grader at BCMS. fourth generation is still going on. Many changes are occurring and new music is released in this genre The groups first start out by every day, making it more popular auditioning into a company. There internationally. North and South are many Korean entertainment America are only getting a portion

6 Meme review- The well known difference, you can understand this ​ and most popular YouTuber review of the best musical. Pewdiepie sits in his room and reviews memes starting with his Hamilton, a broadway hit, is a signature clap followed by the wonderful, historic, upbeat, phrase “Meme review”. This is to musical about the founding fathers. Hip Memes Today signify that a meme is dead if it is By: Blake Baber reviewed on meme review, but you Hamilton, by Lin Manuel Miranda, could call it a meme obituary. puts a hip hop spin on history. From a simple picture to 3D Almost the entire musical is sung animated memes, the term meme Bongo Cat- The meme, Bongo Cat there is no dialogue in between ​ has come far. But memes uses a minimalist type of of songs, only parts in the songs are nowadays are more animated- than not sung, so it really emphasizes the simple picture memes like in approach of just a cat at a table the word “musical”. It is about the olden days. playing their bongos; while getting Alexander Hamilton, a founding In today's world, it's hard to stay millions of people to adore them father, in his youth, mid-life, and hip with the kiddies, so here's a and they're playing. A meme last years. It shows his wins, guide on some hip memes. where they can play everything defeats, heartbreaks, friends, including the instruments and family, and shares his story. Johny Johny Yes Papa- This ​ songs. People say it's one of the meme is hard to understand at first, best memes almost known as the Hamilton can get everyone in the but it's simple when explained. The meme of our age. mood for history, so it is perfect meme focuses on misbehavior of for teachers to play when children and how they can get Hamilton: Great discussing the founding fathers to away with almost anything get kids in the mood. With its because of their title “child”. Musical or No? upbeat tone and amazing songs, it

By: Katelyn Parish gives a great first impression that Fortnite- This game/ a battle ​ Musicals are becoming a hit these kids will love. royale game, with the player (you), days, with musicals such as focusing on being number one out “Hamilton”, or “Wicked”. Many Each song gives its own story, of the competition of fellow schools are doing remakes of the whether it be from Hamilton’s players managing musicals for their drama club. The view or his Wife’s Elizabeth health,weaponry,and location. question is, which musical should Schuyler. An example of one is Through its success it has become you listen to? That is all up to the “Yorktown (The World Turned a meme because of its content. person, but reviews, like this one, Upside Down)”. It tells the tale of While some say it's a good may give you insight on what hit the battle that won our freedom, game,but to others, it’s just a musicals are out there that you the battle of Yorktown. It shows meme. should definitely listen to. how Hamilton and friends won the

war and gives it a hip hop tone. T-posing- You may see people ​ Before the review, you must Each song gives you a point in standing in a T like shape with understand musicals are different Hamilton’s life, whether it be their arms out and chanting the from plays. Plays have less singing when he was a child or when he Halo CE theme song. The purpose and dancing they focus on the was 47. of this meme is to assert one's story. While musicals use singing dominance over the competitors. Ben Brantley, a writer for New and dancing to give you the story, ​ It's kind of like a tribal gathering York Times, says, “Yes it really is along with dialogue in between ​ with the chanting and T-posing. songs. Now that you know the that good,” Tulls Mccall says, “there is so much information, not

7 to mention plain old smarts, that is packed into this show that reading (continued on page 8) the text is an exercise in pure (continued from page 7) arm guard is used to protect their ​ pleasure.” With all of these great arm, so when members pull back We will try to get your story in a reviews, it is hard to believe the bow string it doesn't skin, or future issue of the BCMS Hamilton is a bad show. scrape their arm when they let go Chronicle. of the string. A hand guard protects The BCMS Chronicle Editors: This musical can change your life their fingers from the string, so it Maura Boggs it is just that good. You really does not cut or give their fingers Reanne Grooms should check out this musical, it is rope burn. A foot guard protects Brooklyn Gregory one of the best. With all the their feet, so when they put their Henry Rawlings amazing songs, choreography, and bow on there foot it does not Lucius Lykins tone this musical really is one of smash, or dig into their shoes. Jaxon Cline the best, and this review may push The BCMS Chronicle Reporters: you to agree with the tens of The archery club is a social club Blake Baber, Brooklyn Baird, thousands of people who have where people can make friends, Maura Boggs, Jaxon Cline, Eli listened to this fabulous musical. and have fun. The archery club is Collinsworth, Wesley Conant, always looking for more members. Braxton Conley, Lauren Conn, If there is need for any more Savannah Curtis, Jaelyn Gibson, information, go see Mrs. Ballman, Brooklyn Gregory, Reanne Grooms, Archery the 8th grade science teacher. Gracie Hardin, Lucius Lykins, By: Brooklyn Baird Ashton McKenzie, Hayden Meeks, Owen Munday, Ashton Page, The archery club is a club and Kaitlyn Parish, Roby Pile, Henry team event. Practice is held almost Rawlings, Chase Robinson, Corbin every Monday. Archery starts Sorrell, Jordan Swarts, Wyatt when 5th bell is announced and Vaughn ends at 5 o’clock. It’s held in Mrs. Ballman’s room, outside, or in the gym. BCMS Newspaper The archery club does have bows, Seeks Suggestions and arrows that the club members can borrow, but they are also able for Upcoming News to bring their own. The only exception is when Mrs. Ballman Stories says “The bows we will be using By: Vickie Moriarity are Matthew Genesis bows.” So if members want to bring a bow, it The BCMS newspaper staff is has to be a Matthew Genesis. seeking your suggestions for articles you would like to see in an Members are advised to wear a upcoming issue of our newspaper. guard, but if members don't have money to buy any, the club does If you know of an upcoming event let them use theirs, too. If beginner that you feel deserves coverage, members are joining archery, it please notify one of the news would be wise to get an arm guard, reporters, one of our editors, or handguard, and a foot guard. A Ms. Moriarity in room 212.

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