Issue I Volume XL Newman Smith High School 2335 North Josey Lane Carrollton, Texas 972-968-5200
The dyssey December 2015
Anabella Martinez Pouncy hopes past will determine future Staff Reporter As Newman Smith cele- ‘Thank you,’ for being a little bit copies.” most likely you will get the best,” brates 40 years of excellence nearly hard on them academically,” he However, the school contin- Pouncy said. everything has changed. Students explained. ues to change and adapt to the 21st He also expects excellence and teachers have come and gone. Pouncy believes that being century. from his staff. Pouncy attempts to The school had its share of addi- the smartest person is not the most According to the Wash- hire highly qualified teachers who tions, renovations and even de- important specialize in their field to get the struction. Joe Weldin Pouncy has ingredient for maximum benefit in the classroom. been a steadfast presence through- success; it is In the last 20 years and with out the campus for 32 of those 40 work ethic. the help of expert teachers, the years. “If you campus grew academically. Smith He began in 1983 as a stu- have grit and increased Advance Placement dent teacher and was offered a po- determina- courses (27) and curriculum rigor, sition as an economic teacher the tion, you can added Science and Engineering following year. In 1988 he was pro- do whatever Pathway and the International moted to assistant principal, and in you want,” he Business Academy (IBA), and 2001 Pouncy officially became the said. created one of the largest Career fourth principal of Newman Smith Even and Technology Departments in High School. though stu- North Texas. Smith was also one of Even though so many dents are the the first schools to offer Mandarin things have changed, Pouncy be- same, Poun- Chinese. lieves that students basically are the cy believes Pouncy hopes the cam- same. teaching has pus will continue to strive for the “Students need a safe, disci- changed. best in the next 40 years and offer plined environment,” he said. “Teach- students a successful start to their Learning does not happen ing is not an Mr. Pouncy in his office reflecting on NSHS’s past, present and futures. future. Photo by: Imelda McClure-Flores in chaos. Pouncy receives many exact science,” Empowering success is cards from alumni thanking him he recalled. ington Post, U.S. News and World rooted in Smith’s culture. The offi- for providing discipline, endorsing Thirty years ago, teach- Report and The Daily Beast, New- cial vision statement is, “to gradu- Advanced Placement courses, and ers had more independence. It man Smith is one of the best high ate confident and competent indi- offering the summer PSAT prepa- was more important for teachers schools in the U.S. operating above viduals prepared to communicate, ration program. to have their own style. Now the the average and expecting the best. contribute, and interact responsibly “Ninety-nine percent say, education system promotes “carbon “If you expect the best, in our global community.”
Staff Reporters S. Agredo/L. Hammett /C. HorneWhere dreams come true A Disney Professional he has not always been the model into his own world. that most of her students dream of Internship was awarded to senior student. As an underclassman, he “You draw the first thing working at Disney. AP Art student, Demetry Hender- used to get into trouble. that comes to mind,” he described. If there is one thing she son. He will be paid to work and After his grandmother “It’s a place no one can judge you could pass along it would be to see learn alongside some of Disney’s passed away on May 29, 2015, because it’s your art work.” the world as a painting. elite cartoonists for two “It [art] is the chair years. you are sitting in,” James On July 31, 2015, said. “It is the color of the Henderson was eating walls in your home.” a bowl of cereal and She hopes that Hen- watching “The Pow- derson will always want erpuff Girls” when he to draw. She believes this received a text alerting experience will allow him him of the news. many employment oppor- “I jumped up tunities. and down and started On October 30 to panic,” Henderson Henderson visited Dis- explained. ney Headquarters in Los He learned about Angeles, California to see the scholarship oppor- what life would be like tunity while attending interning for the company. summer camp at The He hopes to get his art on Art Institute of Dallas. TV and become employed Henderson sub- as a cartoonist by Disney. mitted a cartoon of his According to the family and him sitting Demetry Henderson in photojournalism where he attempts to Henderson looks at the text message from Disney. It still website, Disney offers a express his artistic side in photographs. feels surreal. Photo was edited to cover phone number. on the couch playing Photo by Imelda McClure-Flores Photo by Imelda McClure-Flores range of internships in games. An ongoing car- many majors and du- toon is displayed on his bedroom Henderson decided to turn his life Art teacher, Melissa James, ration. Anyone can apply. More wall which he started when he was around for her. taught Henderson since his soph- information can be found at http:// 6 years old. Henderson expressed his omore year, and she was excited cp.disneycareers.com/en/default/. Henderson explained that feelings through art and retreated to hear the news. James explained Newman Smith High School 2335 North Josey Lane Carrollton, Texas 972-968-5200 Newman Smith High School 2335 North Josey Lane Carrollton, Texas 972-968-5200 2 Trojan Life Trojan Life 3 December 2015 December 2015
Steven Rivas Evelyn Dodson Pat Mills These Walls Can Talk! Design Editor A1: 1994-present A1: 1986-present Currently teaches Currently teaches In the spirit of Smith’s 40th Anniversary, reporters asked staff members who worked at Smith Culinary Arts Pre-AP English I/ Global 20 or more years the following questions: Photo by Christopher Rodriguez/Staff photographer Photo by Christopher Rodriguez/Staff photographer A2: I chose NSHS because the my grandchildren and dogs. Q1.When did you start? Q2. What made you choose Q3. What are your hobbies? school was close to my house, A2: I was a technical theatre direc- from the question, “What if?” has a good reputation, and offered A4: Work hard and have a good tor, and I fell in love with the space NSHS? and was impressed by the director, A5: My students teach me things Q4. If you could teach your two blocks of time for each class. life. Q5. Has a student ever taught 6. Do you have any interest- I also picked Smith because I am Mildred Peveto. It seemed like I every day! My students have students one life lesson, what a CFB graduate and am familiar A5: Teenagers taught me that would fit in, do good theatre, learn shown me how to problem solve, you anything? ing stories about Mr. Pouncy? would it be? with the area and school system. they usually have good solutions and grow. I was not wrong. create and dream as well as knit, to problems whether in food skateboard, speak teenager and use A3: My hobbies are cooking, preparation or in the classroom. A3: During the school year - grad- technology. Long ago students reading, walking and being with ing and lesson plans are my only taught me how to build huge apart- hobby... In the summer I quilt, ment fronts, 10 foot moving trees, Chris Agee embroider, read, garden, go to the and sewer pipes we could dance in. Roberta Fremgen Peggy Louie movies, and foster kittens. Today students teach me how to A1: 1992 - present A1: 1995-present A1: 1995-present live with adversity, to cherish what Currently coaches Golf, A4: Never give less than your very is good in life and how to laugh. Currently works as Currently teaches Pre- best and don’t be afraid to take Mr. Isaly’s Secretary AP/AP Chemistry Debate and Speech advantage of the opportunities that A6: I do – I could tell you, but then appear before you. Pride and con- I’d have to make you disappear… Photo by Christopher Rodriguez/Staff photographer Photo by Christopher Rodriguez/Staff photographer fidence is built by tackling what :) A2: After interviewing at differ- A5: Yes, sometimes the smallest Photo by Christopher Rodriguez/Staff photographer A1 (cont.): I started volunteering heard that term before. It was on intimidates you, and regret is born in the library in ‘87. I was the one of their assignments, and they ent schools and different school actions have the biggest impact in A2: A former debate teacher con- huge difference in our preparation. person that check books in and couldn’t figure out what it was or districts, Newman Smith just felt a person’s life, and you may never vinced me to join the Smith debate I learn about technology from stu- out. how to use it. We looked it up and “right” to me. know about it. Always take the team dents all the time. Percy Johnson worked on it together. time to genuinely care. A1: 1992-present A3: I was running and boxing a A2: My kids were coming here. A4: The lesson that I would share A6: During our debate tournament, Currently coaches They were in junior high at the A6: I can tell you this. When they lot, but lately I’m doing a lot of A6: Mr. Pouncy kept asking me from my own life would be to one of the Garland students spilled time. announced Pouncy was going to baking and nagging. Is nagging a for a hall pass every time he saw never give up. water all over the front hall by Basketball and PE be the principal, everybody stood hobby? me for my entire first year as a tipping over their ice chest. The A3: I like reading and knitting. up and clapped. People trust him. teacher. A5: The debate team used Drop- student disappeared, leaving a A4: Always stay positive, be on box for many years. Mindy Chi, huge pool of water, a mess, and a Photo by Christopher Rodriguez/Staff photographer He will do the right thing. He A2: I chose NSHS because there A5: I’ve learned a lot of things cares about the school; he cares time, and do your best! our vice-president, was instrumen- safety hazard. I look up to see Mr. tal in getting us comfortable with Pouncy with a mop in his hand, were special people here. I looked A5: I have learned from multiple by helping students. I found out about the teachers; and of course, up to them as role models, and I students that I have to be patient what a gerund was. I’d never he cares about the students. Google Docs, and it has made a calmly mopping up the water. David McGuill felt I could learn best here. and open with them. I learned that David Hardy I also have to listen to students and A1: 1986-present Sherri Moore A3: I like to visit sporting events not just give orders. A1: 1983-present and watch the New Orleans Saints Currently teaches A1: 1985-present play. My other hobbies are run- A6: Mr. Pouncy has always been Currently teaches Construction Currently teaches Pre- ning, working out, and playing a mentor to me. I remember when French AP English II/ English sports. he was promoted. All the teachers Photo by Christopher Rodriguez/Staff photographer supported him; no other person A2: It was a better school district teaching is more collaboration. If IV A4: I want all my students to be could have walked in and received Photo by Christopher Rodriguez/Staff photographer Photo by Christopher Rodriguez/Staff photographer disciplined because I believe it’s a that much acceptance. A2: I was offered the job at both A5: Students teach me things all with career programs. The posi- someone finds a better way to do tion they hired me for was exactly it or has an opinion, I want to hear A2: I was already here for sum- when they show me a different very important tool that everyone Turner and Smith. I liked both the time! I am humbled each day mer school, met the administra- perspective about something - has to learn as they mature into campuses and principals, but as a teacher. There are so many what I wanted to teach— wood it (NO crazy opinions). I think working. That position became that’s great. When working with tion and some of the teachers and whether it’s a new way to look at adulthood. something about the way Dr. wonderful students here at Smith. loved it here! a situation or a different interpre- Blanton talked about Smith made available, and it was a step in the students, I’m trying to help them. right direction for me. If they suggest a valid alternative tation of something. Christine Gregory me want to work here. He want- A6: Once many years ago a A3: I like cooking, flower gar- ed Smith to have a ‘global vision’ student was weighing his chanc- and I agree, that’s pretty cool! I’m A1: 1995-present A3: I like anything outdoors— always learning from kids. dening, reading and watching A6: Years ago, when Mr. Pouncy and students to be ready to es of staging a ‘getaway’ after movies. was a teacher and then an assis- Currently teaches Avid engage with anyone, anywhere. I he had engaged in ‘foolishness.’ from camping, to hiking, to run- ning. I’m a big runner, mountain A6: When I first started here, tant principal, if kids tried to run and Volleyball Coach loved that philosophy. He started to run when a friend A4: Life lessons: Be respectful away when they did something announced Mr. Pouncy was at back rider, and I like mowing my Pouncy was an economics teacher. yard. My neighbors think I’m cra- Students wanted to take his class, of others – even if you disagree wrong, he would take off running 1933-1941. A3: I love to exercise and hate the end of the hall, and there was Photo by Christopher Rodriguez/Staff photographer zy, but I have fun doing it. but at the same time, they hated with their opinions/beliefs. Be after them – literally. It was al- to miss a day. I enjoy reading, no way he was getting away. He polite – good manners go a long ways amazing to watch how fast A2:The choice was between Smith A4: I believe that a student especially French novels. I love shrugged, looked to the heavens taking his class because he was A4: Slow down and enjoy life. tough. He was one of those teach- way with people. Be honest he could run them down in the and Berkner. I chose Smith because should have passion. You have doing anything with my wife and and reported to the office. – people will respect you for it halls and catch them. It didn’t of its competitiveness in volleyball. to enjoy what you do. It’s OK daughters. “Might as well save us all some Don’t be in such a rush to grow ers you were scared of. But, stu- up. Enjoy what you’ve got. Enjoy dents took his class because they even if they disagree with what take too long for kids to catch on to take risks. Your life can take time,” is what I remember him you say. that he would get them – there A3: I love reading and genealogy. I many paths, just pursue some- A4: To treat all people with saying. your youth. Don’t think you need knew they were going to learn to grow up so quick. something. He was highly respect- was no getting away. Definitely traced my ancestral history back to thing. respect, a right they deserve as A5: Students teach me some- something to watch and I will the 1600s on all four sides. I found human beings. ed; he was very demanding; but A5: Oh yeah, all the time. I think kids liked him. thing every single day! I love it never forget those times! out I am related to John Nance A6: Nothing you can put in the Garner, FDR’s Vice President from paper. :) Newman Smith High School 2335 North Josey Lane Carrollton, Texas 972-968-5200 Newman Smith High School 2335 North Josey Lane Carrollton, Texas 972-968-5200 4 Trojan Life Athletics 5 December 2015 December 2015
McKenzie Erwin The silence was not a part ing on a fallen athlete helps him Top 3 Texas universities by enrollment: College application tips Editor-in-Chief of the coaches’ idea. It came from focus on the game. He also believes
Trojans Remember • Deadline Dec. 1 the students-- a spontaneous sign remembering Jones helps teach • Topic C is required and another essay over topic A, B, D, Frankie Isaly • Topic A and B required for essays, A story of reflection and of respect. the underclassmen to not take the or S. Topic D is required for architecture, art, and art history Business Manager/Reporter Topic C is required for scholarships • Application via ApplyTexas respect Running back and senior Joshe game for granted. majors. • $75 processing fee • $50 application fee Jackson, number 33, believes the The ritual has just as much • $75 application fee (Fee waivers available) Passing Hilltop Memorial always the same. • Official high school transcript with • High school transcript with route and silence is an honor and affect on the coaches as the players. • High School transcript with GPA and/or class rank Park Cemetery located on Perry This tradition started after numeric class rank and graduation plan class rank blessing. He feels the small moment “It [the tradition] teaches • SAT or ACT scores from the testing agency Road has been a football tradition the death of number 51, Ja’Quis • Combined SAT score of 1300 in math • Minimum SAT score of 1500. in time is best used for reflection. how one person can touch a pro- • Major specific items: submit any additional documents re- since the fall of 2013. As the bus Jones, a junior on the Newman and critical reading with at least a 600 ACT scores must comply It is a time for those who knew gram, can touch lives,” Ressa said. quired by your selected major passes, expectant chatter morphs Smith football team. He passed minimum in each. Composite ACT with ACT’s College Readiness Ja’Quis to remember him. According to Ressa, the • Student information form via MyStatus into solemn silence. The quiet lasts away early summer 2013. After score of at least 30 with 27 in math and Benchmarks Although the tradition has ritual is a constant reminder of how • Any college transcripts documenting any college credit as long as the bus rumbles past and the team held a candlelight vigil reading components. taught Jackson humility and thank- no one knows when it is his time. earned (dual credits counts) slowly dissolves as the bus moves in the cemetery, Coach Paul Ressa Application Requirements Application closer to Standridge Stadium. and Coach Mark Sullivan decided fulness, it influences each player “By doing nothing but great differently. things, your good is remembered Your Essay Should Represent You Set Aside Enough Time Stay Organized Every time the team goes changing the bus route would be a For safety and senior Mu- and honored,” Ressa said. This is the one essay that sets you Scheduling enough time to com- Create a list of all the schools you to Standridge, be it for a game, permanent way to honor the fallen hammed Amin, number 2, reflect- apart from the rest of the appli- plete your applications will take want to apply to, a calendar with ap- practice or otherwise, the route is athlete. cants. Make it original, while away some of the stress. Com- plication deadlines and a checklist of remaining specific and insightful. plete one application at a time so what needs to be completed. Be sure Be yourself and write about what you are not overwhelmed trying to include unofficial deadlines, like matters to you. This essay is all to complete three or four at once. when you would like to get recom- about you. mendations, test dates, etc. “Lower the Stakes” Narrow Your Choices Keep Copies of Everything Going to a highly acclaimed uni- Once you create a list of potential Keep copies of all materials like versity will not matter as much schools you are considering, try to nar- essays, recommendation letters, after you graduate than completing row your choices further. Investigate and other important documents. your degree with a good GPA. The your top choices to determine the best If anything is lost in transit, keep- work and effort you put in to your fit. This will lessen the stress of apply- ing copies enables you to resend education matters more to employ- ing to so many schools and will save documents without completely Varsity football team on way to Standridge to play Homecoming game against McKinney Players look on while passing Hilltop Memorial Park Cemetery. ers than where you went to school. money on application fees. starting over. September 11, 2015. Photo by: Hunter Chatelain Photo by Hunter Chatelain than the competition. For each 18 ApplyTexas allows you to apply for admission to any public Texas university and some community and private colleges. You can fill out your informa- Female golfer holes played, she walks 65,000 Volleyball finishes with im- tion once, and then copy and paste it to other applications for different schools. The website allows you to submit essays and apply for scholarships at pride of NSHS yards. participating universities. ApplyTexas also allows you to view general or specific information about various universities. The one thing Washmon pressive season *Information courtesy of The Huffington Post, The Daily Beast, Education Planner.org and ApplyTexas.org. does not like is how golf takes golf team “all” of her time. One round con- Eric Moreira According to Coach Greg- Brianna Alonzo sists of approximately four hours. Staff Reporter To go or not to go. . . Although golf is challenging, she ory, “freshmen volleyball finished A unisex restroom in the Sports Medicine is across Contributing Reporter the season with an outstanding re- tries to find enjoyment in every The Newman Smith SW202-205 hallway was converted the hall in SW204. Senior Raine cord of 13-1, and junior varsity fin- game. volleyball team set goals to suc- to a male only facility. It is unclear Hoggard confirmed a female stu- ady Trojan junior golfer ished with a very impressive record “As long as you have fun ceed in district and reached the exactly how long the restroom dent went inside the bathroom and CaseyL Washmon won at Heritage of 12-2 and varsity finished with a and enjoy the game,” she ex- playoffs under the guidance of displayed the sign allowing both encountered a boy. Ranch against 31 contestants. record of 10-4 and also finished 3rd plains, “it makes things easier.” Coach Gregory. genders access. “She stopped using it,” She had four bird- in district.” Another challenge is the Players began by prac- Football Coach Mark Sulli- Hoggard said because it made the ies and scored “an outstanding costs associated with the sport. ticing three weeks before school van said he requested the bathroom female student feel uncomfortable. low round of 76,” Coach Julie Golf clubs range from the low started. The Newman Smith accommodate Staff mem- Lowery said. hundreds to the thousands; even Lady Trojans went into presea- both males and ber Monica Walker Since Casey could walk the clothing is expensive. She son hoping to gain experience as females in 2014 asked about the at the age of two, she had a club hopes the investment will pay a new team and prepare for the because it was a bathroom after in her hand. For fourteen years, off in her future. She dreams of season. short walk from seeing both genders their mother taught Casey and earning a full scholarship to study In the first district game, the Discipline enter. Her inquires her brother the intricacies of golf. environmental science and of all three teams opened the sea- Management Cen- led her to believe The sport has been passed becoming a professional golfer. son with a win against Hillcrest. ter (DMC) which the bathroom was down through the generations. For now she will continue There were many ups and downs used to be located used for special Her father played in college. to practice every day so “I don’t throughout the season in games in SW205. Sul- needs students and Golfing with her grandfather, lose the feel of the clubs in my against Conrad, Creekview and Varsity volleyball celebrates a win. livan monitored DMC. who also coached her mother and Photo by Anabella Martinez/Staff photographer hands.” North Dallas, but the ladies per- DMC certain peri- “It has uri- aunt in Iowa, is one of Wash- Sign hung on bathroom door for unde- severed. ods and wanted to nals,” Head Custo- mon’s fondest memories. termined amount of time. The message On October 27 the team simplify restroom confused students and staff. dian Antonio Marin Putting is her favorite golf- celebrated Senior Night to ac- procedures. Photo by Imelda McClure-Flores. said. “I don’t know ing skill; her farthest hit so far is knowledge teachers and senior “It [re- how long it [sign] 206 yards. She explains that golf athletes. The Lady Trojans came stroom entry] was hard to police has been there.” is mentally challenging. to the game against Thomas before and after school,” Sullivan Marin works the night shift “If you think you’re going Jefferson prepared mentally and explained. and never sees students enter. When to hit a bad shot, you will,” she physically. DMC transitioned down- he took the unisex sign down, the said. Varsity, junior varsity stairs to SW101 by the spring of word “MEN” was exposed. The sport is extremely Casey Washmon poses next to her and freshman teams wanted to 2015, and the unisex bathroom was The bathroom was recon- physical too. Washmon believes winning score at the Heritage Ranch finish the season with a win and no longer necessary, yet the sign verted into a male facility on Octo- the course is more of an opponent competition on November 3, 2015. Photo by Anabella Martinez/Staff photographer remained on the door. ber 8, 2015. Photo by: Coach Lowery all three did just that. Smith Remembers When...
-Newman Smith High Elly Joiner School 1974 Asst. Editor The 1986 fire blazed the early morning of Aug. 26. It lasted from 4:15 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. The flames 1974-1984 began in the main office and badly damaged the 1974-1975: (the Theatre) math wing above. Smith opens its doors as 8th and 1982-1983: 9th grade facility. Dr. Charles Kenneth McK- Blanton becomes inney is the first the school’s second 1985-1995 principal. principal 1985-1986: Parks begin teach- Joe Pouncy Stacie Madison ing 1976-1977 student teacher and Susan Smalley Lee Alvoid be- The first year- David Hardy (seniors) went comes third princi- Newman Smith (above) at school book, The Iliad, is starts teaching dedication 1976. Smith was Gener- missing and were pal. al Superintendent from 1962-1976. dedicated to New- never found man Smith. 1984: School catches 1994-1995: Students re- Seniors given on fire Dress code takes 1996-2006 ceive smoking off-campus lunch Pat Mills, Da- effect. 1996-1997: privileges and privilege vid McGuill, Kathy Murray Ra- Seven new por- 2006: 2007-2015 given designated Joe Pouncy be- tables were built. $26 million Martin and Sherri manathan, senior, 2007-2008: Fame. smoking sections comes economic Block Schedule campus-wide ren- Moore begin teach- discovers choles- President in the hallways teacher Twenty one Na- ovation complete ing terol-reducing en- Barack Obama 2015: tional Merit Fi- Culinary Arts zymes. campaigns at 40th Anni- 1978-1979: nalists. added 1988-1989: Evelyn Dodson Smith versary! Smith Wrestling starts Joe Pouncy be- starts teaching celebrates an es- NSHS becomes 1998-1999: comes Assistant 2009-2010: timated 20,000 a 4a school along International Principal National Cen- graduating stu- with graduating Business Academy ter for Education- dents! its first class created 1990-1991: al Achievement NSHS starts re- Award of Excel- 1980-1981: 2000-2001: cycling paper lence in Science Phase III of Mandatory ids the new construc- Joe Pouncy be- 1992-1993: 2011-2012: tion completed 1975 Trojan Head comes principal Roberta Freg- Texas senate men, Coach Percy recognizes Smith 1979 Trojan Head 2002-2003: Johnson and Scott for an exemplary Science and Advanced Place- Engineering Path- 1985 Trojan Head ment program ways created ACT College Readiness Award 2004-2005: 2015 Trojan Head Smith cele- 2013-2014: President Barack Obama brates 3oth anni- came to Smith seeking sup- Agee selected to versary port for the 2008 presidential Texas Forensic As- election (left). sociation Hall of
Facts contributed by Anabella Martinez. Newman Smith High School 2335 North Josey Lane Carrollton, Texas 972-968-5200 Newman Smith High School 2335 North Josey Lane Carrollton, Texas 972-968-5200 8 Viewpoints 9 Viewpoints (Opinion) December 2015 (Opinion) December 2015 Megan Hernandez The Worst Thing About Censorship is Entertainment Editor Whenever other people throughout history. No one wants to read a could help students make smarter from different countries think “Once we buy them magazine or newspaper that does choices. Trump Trumps All about the United States, they [books], they are for the public,” not tell the whole truth. Why can’t There is a show on MTV When you think of Don- to the parent’s country of origin, would also help stop the traffick- The president does not usually admire the liberties we Payne said. we put school drama in the news- titled, “One Bad Choice.” It choos- ald Trump, you think of all the and most other countries agree. ing of drugs and people, and the control the money in the govern- have. They think that everything There are an endless paper? Yes, we should be pro- es a person whose life has com- negatives things he’s said. When An article in NumbersUSA ex- wall would bring tens of thou- ment; it’s congress who controls is perfect and fine. Is it? Do we amount of high school teens who fessional, but we should also put pletely changed by making one you run for office or are in a posi- plained that U.S. and Canada are sands of jobs to Americans. the spending of federal money. really have total liberty? feel like their whole lives are being content in the paper that people bad decision. So far the episodes tion of political power, your life is the only two developed nations Critics said that Trump is They create and approve the Most teenagers know what actually want to included drugs, alcohol, murder put under a microscope and rights that grant “Birthright Citizenship” going to make America bankrupt budget. If Trump were to become difficulties and challenges life read. and kidnapping. Some adults may are over powered by wrongs. to children of illegal and tempo- because of his past business prac- president, he could not single- throws our way. We know about Will giving think the show is too intense for Yes, Trump is on the news rary immigrants. If all the other tices. Some of his companies filed handedly ruin the economy. parties, drugs, gangs and much students the us, but it actually shows the reality often for hot button topics; how- developed nations are without bankruptcy. Filing bankruptcy Trump serves a purpose more negatives in this world. Why opportunity of life. ever, most political officials avoid this policy, then maybe we should allows companies to not pay back by addressing issues most politi- are we getting censored in the to read some- High school students don’t those issues because they don’t learn from them. debit they owe. Trumps business cians want to avoid. Understand newspaper? Why can’t we say what thing with a need censorship since the majority want to lose popularity. Trump Another idea for immigra- practices have nothing to do with people’s position on issues before we want in the hallways of our rating higher of us aren’t naive to the real world. does not care about popularity; he tion reform that Trump has been ‘bankrupting” America. passing judgment. school? than PG influ- Censorship is limiting our cre- states his opinions regardless of criticized for is wanting to build Carolyn Payne, school ence them in a ativity. We should be able to post, whether people like them or not. a wall on the U.S. and Mexican librarian, believes censorship is a negative way? read and see anything we want. He’s making politicians confront border. Walls have been effective violation of our first amendment Possibly but The “outside world” isn’t rainbows the topics they want to ignore. He at providing protection for centu- rights. students should and butterflies. The world is cruel is voicing the concerns of every- ries. Since the construction of the “Censorship for the news- also know to and difficult. Being exposed to it day people, and this makes people Israel’s West Bank was built, the paper is biased,” she said. be responsible. at a younger age is necessary since feel heard. Maybe if other politi- Jewish Virtual Library reported Payne explained that cen- watched every minute of the day. Maybe if we put a story in the pa- you have to know that some things cians addressed hot button issues, that the number of suicide attacks sorship is a choice by someone in They feel like they’re prisoners per about a party when someone may not be as you thought they they too would be leading the decreased by more than 90 per- power. It is a single opinion. Cen- who can’t live their lives the way drove home drunk and ended up were. polls. cent. The number of Israelis mur- sorship has been found in libraries they want. getting in a serious car accident, it Trump wants to deport dered and wounded has decreased “anchor babies” (a term referring by more than 70 to 85 percent. A Amber Adamez to children born in the U.S. to non proper wall would make it harder Polls conducted in Ms. Ledwon’s government classes. Sampling View Points Editor Safety in Censoring citizens) and their parents back to immigrate illegally. The wall from 153 students. When a couple has a child, words without even understanding paper. want that attention drawn to their Amber Adamez their internal instinct is to protect the meaning. Kids carry a sense of Not only does it keep chil- children. We are minors, and our View Points Editor their child from all things, people innocence that makes the world dren safe, but it also keeps victims identity must be kept confidential. Dump the Trump and even ideas Telling the entire Hispanics and S. is to send them home and build Finally, his multiple attacks that could cause student body would women to be a giant wall on the U. S. – Mexico on women have proven he doesn’t harm. A mani- cause more harm against him. border approximately 2000 miles truly care for one half of the na- festation of this and ridicule which The big- long. tion. This was widely witnessed at protection is in the could also lead to gest and most This “solution” has been the Republican GOP debate with form of censor- lawsuits. All par- controversial thrown around in the past as an Megyn Kelly. He couldn’t give her ship. Censorship ties involved would topic would be idea but quickly tossed out due to direct answers to her questions, protects children want privacy, and immigration or the blaring question, how is this only avoiding questions by asking from the unfiltered we must be pro- border control. wall getting paid for? He believes another question or inserting ran- Internet, lowers tected until we are One of the most he can force Mexico to pay for the dom facts. criminal and considered adults. offensive things wall by increasing fees on visas, When Kelly asked “how will illegal activities The personal space he’s said was bordering crossing and ports of you answer the charge when Hil- and helps protect censorship provides that he want- entries, according to Trump’s web- lary Clinton, who’s likely to be the against identity can be very com- ed to deport site. He will tax virtually everything Democratic nominee, that you are theft. forting to families in “anchor babies coming from Mexico. But, until apart of the war on women?” He The biggest these circumstances. and their fam- then, the money would come from answered by speaking about China and most import- Once we In recent months, nearly ilies.” Trump taxpayer’s pockets including people being ahead of the U. S. ant factor that reach the age of every television, newsroom and insinuates that non citizens give who are against this wall. “We need strength; we supports censor- adulthood, the safe- bad hair joke has centered on birth in the U.S. in order to stay in Walls work two ways: to need energy; and we need brain in ship is the protec- ty net will be lifted. one person. One man who thrust the country. In an article by Jeffery keep people out, and to keep people this country to turn it around,” he tion of children. We will then need himself into the limelight of politics Passel, Trump’s campaign manager, in. The wall will not only keep out replied. People don’t want to fend for our- from being a reality TV show host Corey Lewandowski, tried to scare deported families and U. S. citi- He insinuated that women to tarnish their in- selves. Censorship to presidential candidate— Donald Americans by implying there are zens of those families, but trap the have neither strength, energy or nocence. The fear has its advantages. Trump. nearly 400,000 “anchor births per American people into the confines brain. Later that night he bashed of a child playing Without it, children He is on almost every news y e ar.” of a country moving back into Kelly on social media, specifical- games on the com- would spit out pro- channel on a daily basis cam- To put it in perspective, one archaic times. ly Twitter, saying things like “the puter and an ex- fanity and see adult paigning for the 2016 Republican in ten births in the U. S. is to illegal How could someone who bimbo [Megyn Kelly] back in town. plicit ad popping content on a daily presidential nomination. He has immigrant mothers, according to can’t manage his own companies I hope not for long.” up fills parents basis. Exploitation addressed many hot topics on the politicalfact. “Anchor” births are run a nation successfully? Trump To have this man lead our with terror. and student ridicule minds of many Americans, from closer to 300,000 a year, which filed bankruptcy on four of his country is to bring it back into the No one would sky rocket, immigration, to women, to the is only 8% of all births. The way businesses: the Trump Taj Mahal stone ages of racism and sexism. wants 4-year-olds and all would fall U.S. being a strong world power. Trump words this topic makes it in 1991, The Trump Plaza in 1992, The year is 2015; the world power seeing things that into chaos. Cen- His topics aren’t the controversy seem as though millions of children Trump Entertainment in 2004, house of a nation we live in de- people five times their age see. just a little bit better, and parents safe. sorship is very much needed with but rather his views and what some are born to illegal immigrants each and again Trump Entertainment in serves someone who is up to date Children are very impressionable aren’t willing to risk that purity If students go to a party today’s explicit unfiltered Internet have considered minimum boarder year. 2009, according to Forbes. How can with the times. and can learn profanity from adult due to a lack of censorship from a and get drunk then decide to drink and sensation seeking society. line racist and sexist. The way he Trump’s solution to the we trust him to prevent the same shows or websites then use these website, TV or even a school news- and drive, their parents will not words his statements caused many “anchor baby” problem in the U. from happening to our economy? Newman Smith High School 2335 North Josey Lane Carrollton, Texas 972-968-5200 10 Entertainment December 2015
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