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Golden Lines A student publication of St. Pius X Catholic High School Vol 56 Issue 3 St. Pius X Catholic High School 2674 Johnson Road NE Atlanta, Georgia 30345 404.636.3023 www.spx.org December 9, 2016 OPINIONS Science teacher publishes first sci-fi novel Mrs. Barnett combines love of writing and science in her new book TAYLOR CORLEY waiting room, I would write in Editor-in-Chief journals to keep my brain going As students who strive to re- and the story just came flowing ceive recognition for our talents out of me.” When it comes to Instagram, and individuality, we take risks. Part one of the trilogy, “Ac- there’s only one question: Do you We put ourselves out there. We cidental Arrival,” follows main finsta or rinsta? Read more put our talents on display every the character Emily Harrison as about this unique social media day. she travels to a planet in anoth- twist on page 2 Walking through the halls of er galaxy by accident. Her book St. Pius X Catholic High School, is set in present day, but present NEWS there are art projects on the day in her novel has a futuristic walls, photographs in the lobby, twist. Cars are no longer used posters in the classrooms, tro- for travel and instead, the char- phies in the cafeteria and ban- acters travel with the cohesive- ners in the gym. No student’s ness of water by stepping into a skills go unrecognized. flowing source and journeying But what about our teach- anywhere on earth or beyond ers? What are their talents that no matter the distance. extend beyond the classroom? “For example, you wouldn’t Science teacher Mrs. Lutricia attend school in just one build- The Holocaust class recently took Barnett has combined her biol- ing,” explained Mrs. Barnett. their annual trip to Washington, ogy knowledge with her love of “You would take Spanish class D.C. Read more on page 4 writing to self publish a young in Cuba and then travel to Eng- adult novel that is now available land for English. Or you could in the St. Pius library, on Ama- go somewhere as close as your FEATURES zon, and on Kindle. house, all by stepping into flow- Mrs. Barnett would like to ing water.” give a special thanks to Patt But don’t let Mrs. Barnett’s Smith who donated 50 books to science background fool you; the library for her book signing her book isn’t all molecules and on December 13. atoms. “I never saw myself as a writ- “You still have the classic el- er. In fact English wasn’t even ements,” she explained. “A vil- The cover of Mrs. Barnett’s new book depicts a sketch of my best subject in high school,” lain, a protagonist, a love inter- main character Emily Harrison with the symbol for water cos- said Mrs. Barnett. “It all started Ever wonder what your favorite est between two teenagers. It’s a tiveness. Mrs. Barnett had a professional artist help design when my sister was in the hos- Disney stars are doing today? real story.” pital with breast cancer. In the the cover based on her ideas. Photo courtesy of Mrs. Barnett Find out on page 9 continued on pg. 5 SPORTS Concert choir dazzles at Christmas performance “We received Chick-fil-A af- ROSE BREWSTER is super great” hausting but most of the time terward which made the ex- Staff Writer Leading this talented super fun!” group of girls is Ms. Turek. This year the concert perience that much better.” For the past two months, Turek has spent over 30 choir not only prepared for All of the girls have en- the St. Pius X concert choir years working in the cho- the Christmas concert but joyed singing well-known has been working hard ral department of schools in also Morning of the Arts pop songs as well as more to prepare for the annual Clayton and Fayette County and Open House. Sopho- classical tunes, including Christmas Concert, which Public Schools. more Anna Reigner exclaims “Hit Me With Your Best took place last night. Turek has also generously “Even though we are not Shot,” “Girls Just Wanna Got questions about wrestling? Practicing for many hours volunteered her time work- traveling around the area Have Fun,” “Waterfalls” and Two senior wrestlers give us after school, performing for ing with the Pius Players, too much this year, I know in “When We Were Young.” answers on page 11 middle school students and helping as Musical Director the future Ms. Turek is really “I really like this Christ- bonding as a group, the to Ms. Bonnie Spark. hoping to get more people mas song we are doing called CENTERSPREAD choir worked extremely hard The concert choir meets and start doing more activi- ‘This Little Babe’ because it is under direction of new cho- every day during 8th period ties around Georgia.” just one big round and it’s re- ral director Ms. Millie Turek. where they work on sight In the future, they are ally fun to sing with the oth- This year’s concert choir singing, reading music and looking forward to perform- er parts.” Said Sophomore, is a small, tight-knit group learning to recognize differ- ing at the Fine Arts Assembly Anna Reigner. of 13 girls, including one se- ent music styles. and the band and guitar con- Even though the concert nior, three juniors, five soph- “We start every class the certs in the spring. choir may be small, together omores and four freshmen. same with vocal warm ups “We performed at St. they fill the halls with Christ- “The best part of con- and then we work on piec- John Neumann recently to mas bliss and excitement. cert choir is the other girls.” es of music,” Rawlins said. meet some of the 8th graders If you missed the Christ- Overwhelmed with finals? Learn said junior Hadley Rawlins “With the Christmas concert and give them a taste of the mas concert, make sure to about stress management tips on “There are only 13 of us, so we are working even harder St. Pius experience,” junior attend one of their perfor- pages 6 and 7 we all are pretty close, which than ever, which can be ex- Mary Claire Bowden said. mances in the spring. Golden Lines 2 opinionsDecember 9, 2016 Golden Lines What We Think... Santa tell me, are you really there? St. Pius X Catholic As high schoolers, we the poor centuries ago, we efits everyone. “Santa makes Christmas High School are fairly certain that Santa have enjoyed reliving this act Ina addition to a more magical,” said junior Maggie 2674 Johnson Road, NE Claus, as a physical being liv- of kindness during Christmas practical purpose, the excite- Geeslin. Atlanta, Georgia 30345 ing at the North Pole with fly- time each and every year. As ment of leaving cookies for She is absolutely correct, 404-636-3023 phone ing reindeer, does not exist. long as children are believing Santa, looking out the window Santa demonstrates that giv- 404-633-8387 fax Regardless, children in our in Santa Claus, this lovely tra- for his sleigh at night, wak- ing while expecting nothing www.spx.org world today should have the dition will never die. ing up early to open presents in return is a very good thing. opportunity to grow up with We are all aware of the tale and all the other typical Santa If Santa can give to others, this loving, jolly character as of the man who sees you when Claus activities are just plain then certainly we should all Editors-In-Chief part of their lives. Because you’re sleeping and know fun. The tradition of Santa do the same. It’s beautiful Taylor Corley they need to be encouraged to when you’re awake. It’s a fa- Claus makes this all possible, to see young children hap- Megan Mittelhammer imagine and to have fantasies. miliar story that teaches chil- and it’s certainly why we re- pily finding gifts to surprise For this reason, kids must dren the value of giving and fer to Christmas as “the most their families and friends with Staff Writers be allowed to experience the inspires them in only good wonderful time of the year.” on Christmas by giving them Carolina Benoit excitement and joy that good ways. “Kids believing in Santa something they will love. Rose Brewster ole Saint Nick brings to the First, they are told that is a part of our childhood, As teenagers at St. Pius X, Sophie Burnett world. to receive gifts on December and everyone should have we may not be able to hear the Matthew Francis Will Galvin Keeping the tradition of 25 they must remain on the that joy,” said junior Regan ringing of reindeer bells any- Jill Gilbert Santa alive continues a long- “nice” list all year as opposed Trivette. more, but children all around Liam Hardy standing custom that has to the infamous “naughty” The most important rea- the world should be allowed Riley Luckmann been part of our culture for list. A tradition that encour- son to keep our Santa Claus in and encouraged to believe in Henry Queen decades. Ever since St. Nicho- ages good behavior from chil- our culture, however, is that this magical fantasy as long as Brennan Quinn Sarah Van Duser las generously gave gifts to dren is a tradition that ben- he inspires a spirit of giving. possible. Adviser Ashley Curlette Best of both worlds offered with finsta and rinsta I have So the question is, finsta Principal no doubt or rinsta? Steve Spellman in my In my opinion, why not mind that both? Having two accounts The Golden Lines is everyone allows you to post on two published approximately in this different platforms to two 8 times per school year school different groups of peo- by the students of St.