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Chandler Osborne Emily Nagel Opinion Editor Editor in Cheif As students get used to waking banned from dress code… yet. Hey all you ecstatic, spirit-fi lled The entertainment chapter is al- up by 7 in the morning, dragging But students aren’t the only ones get- fans! My name is Emily Nagel, and I ways fi lled with the most current and PreCal and Pre-AP Physics books to ting used to new rules this year, so are am the Editor-in-Chief of The Panther popular movies, restaurant and music school every day and fi guring out the teachers. Due to budget cuts teach- Post. The Post is a monthly newspaper news. Helpful reviews and updates are the quickest way to get from class to ers have to pay a onetime fee of $50 in full of class (2012!). We strive to bring always found here. class again, there are several other order to have a fridge or microwave in you the best news from anywhere The opinion page is one for voices changes the student population needs their classroom in order to help out a in school and out in the community. to be heard. Opinions on school to be aware of. little with the astronomical energy bill Our newspaper captures the lives and policies and current events are all The fi rst are the changes in the MHS racks up each month. Also teach- activities of Midway; spirit fl ows off covered on this spunky page. This is student handbook; all boys who have ers have been asked to be even more our pages. From cover to cover, every also getting a facelift this year! We are attending Midway for at least a year strict with allowing students to use to story, photo and illustration is student- trying to include more reader input are familiar with the hair code rules: restroom during class, so if you get a created by students in Newspaper on this page. We want to know what hair must be cut above your back negative reaction when you ask to go 1,2, or 3 who also took journalism you think, too. We are working toward collar and eyebrows and refusing to during class, don’t make your teacher and photojournalism classes previous something online for you to post your abide by these guidelines can eventu- feel like a horrible person, just try to go years. opinions. By the way, if you are ever ally result in ISS. But this year stu- during passing periods. Of course, if it’s The scoop on what to expect: Our given a sheet asking for quotes, please dents are allowed to have Mohawks an emergency there is no teacher evil features section changes monthly. It fi ll it out and retun it on time. We may up to two inches tall, and don’t be enough who will refuse to let you go to is a collage of random, fun stories also stalk you on facebook from time surprised if there are teachers who the restroom. We hope. about anything and everything. In the to time. whip out rulers to make sure they The last major change applies to ev- features chapter, we write Everybody One of the most popular portions aren’t a centimeter over what they’re eryone in the school district. If you are Has A Story (a profi le of a random stu- of our paper is the sports. These page supposed to be. still wondering what the heck happened dent), Fish Out of Water, and stories are where everything from football Those who attended the school last to Parent Portal, stop. Parent Portal was about our school and students. Fish to swimming is covered. We have the year most likely know about the ban replaced with a program called Home Out of Water is an article about a staff highlights, scores, and team winnings on jeggings (leggings that look like Access and if you or your parents get member who joins a Midway organi- of all sporting events. Not only do we jeans ) that previous Principal Dr. on the MISD website you should fi nd zation they are super bad at or have cover just sports, but we get the inside Allen put in place last year. That rule instructions on how to register so that never tried. For example, last year I scoop about the players, fans and has not changed; the administration you can once again keep up with your joined Goal Tenders for a week. This coaches with MVPs of the month. does still not consider jeggings an grades, lunch money and upcoming year we plan to try our cross country, Last but not least, is the news chap- acceptable form of pants for girls, or events. color guard, and others. ter where we cover all the activities guys for that matter. However, this Hopefully everyone has a great year The center spread chapter refl ects of the school. Music, choir, clubs, and rule is rather pointless considering and is able to stay as far away from “I the theme we have each month. students are covered here. that most jeggings look exactly like Love Midway” sweats as is possible. Quotes, artwork, stories, and polls are We hope you enjoy the Post this year. skinny jeans which have not been often seen on these pages. we’ll help you stay in the know! Emily Nagel Editor in Chief 8200 Mars Drive Travis Morrow Copy Chief Jacob Sowder Advertising Manager Waco, Texas 76712 Scotti Geiger Art Editor [254] 761-5650 Emily Payson Graphic Design Editor www.midwayisd.org Corrie Ondersma Photo Editor Chandler Osborne Opinion Editor

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Go Panthers! 4 NEWS SEPTEMBER 2011 Wildfi res devastates Texas residents Putting Out Jordyn Dunn News Editor the Thirst HOSA holds This September wildfi res wreaked sitting on the fi eld to watch fi reworks havoc on the Bastrop area, burning after the homecoming carnival due to Water drive buildings to the ground and leaving the burn ban. Instead, the seniors were Abby Stanger many homeless. Though it’s been con- allowed a glow stick party. (Though tained now, the fi re burned more than many were originally incensed about Staff Writer 34,000 acres of land. Burn bans were this turn of events, the glow sticks H.O.S.A., Health Occupations in effect in 250 out 254 Texas coun- turned out to be a lot more fun than Students of America, students ties, McLennan County included. anticipated; rather than just sitting recently collected 50 cases of Many local organizations have been on the fi eld and watching, we all water to extinguish local fi re- helping out in the effort to bring relief screamed and jumped around like men’s dehydration while they are to those directly affected by the fi res. maniacs and started a conga line. And fi ghting fi res across Central Texas. Ditto!, a consignment clothing store there were fi reworks on the senior H.O.S.A. had a three-day success- near Shipley’s in Hewitt, has donated video – that counts, right?) ful water drive. clothes to those in need. Multiple But despite the dissatisfaction that “(It will) aid those working so churches have raised money or donat- the fi re has caused at home, we must hard with local fi res,” Debbie ed supplies (or both) to those affected. always remember that it could be Woods, H.O.S.A. adviser, said. At Midway, the HOSA organization worse. While we were affected by it, The water was distributed to held a water bottle drive to contribute we weren’t devastated by it like the fi re stations in Aquila, Lorena, to the effort. people in Bastrop were. And while Speegleville, Robinson, Waco and But the fi re hasn’t only affected the lack of homecoming fi reworks is Lacey Lakeview. For more infor- those in Bastrop. It’s brought dis- disappointing, it isn’t world-ending. mation about H.O.S.A., please content closer to home as well. For We are very lucky not to have been hit contact Woods in Room 420. instance, this year’s senior class was by these fi res, and we should remem- unable to experience the privilege of ber that. Art by Scotti Geiger Boot Scootin’ Boogie The dirt on parking permits

not the bad guy. She did not decide on the price of the permits. She Abby McNeely merely enforces the school wide Social Chair rules because its part of her job. (She was also nice enough to let this story be published uncensored To park on campus students must in the Post). Plus she said the trick present a valid driver license, proof to getting the orange warning stick- of insurance, and the make and model ers off windows easily is to pat the of their vehicle. The reason for this sticker with a soapy, wet cloth until tedious process is to make sure all the sticker dissolves. students are driving legally. The cost However, a lot of students see the of the permits is $36, however Mid- high price of the permit as unfair way does offer deals for siblings who and no one is ever happy to see a live in the same home but who drive boot on their tire. different vehicles (buy two, get one free). Despite the discount, $36 is a lot. For that kind of money we can buy a tank of gas, a new pair of shoes, security? When Mikah Lopez’s car So what is the fee money going to? Parking Permits or eat lunch in the cafeteria for an was broken into last year there was It is said to go to parking lot mainte- entire month. little that the on-campus Waco police nance and the new golf carts which at Other Schools Sadly, parking permits are unavoid- offi cers could do for him. His radio cost around $3,000 each plus batteries able if you don’t want to get a boot face plate, cash, GPS, FM transmitter that cost $800 per cart. Also fi gure in Waco High-$0 (a metal lock on your tire that makes cord and the cologne his grandpa gave the price of boots themselves. That Lorena-$3 your car undriveable) and other conse- him were all stolen. Lopez never saw gives us a rough total of $13,000 that McGregor-$5 quences such as ISS. any of his belongings again and had to Midway has spent on parking lot University-$5 With roughly 650 students buying replace it all for around $300. Other maintenance and security, not count- Connally-$5 parking stickers this year, Midway students have also had their car van- ing gas, tires, and general wear and Robinson-$10 received around $23,400 just in park- dalized during the school day. Why tear on the carts. Reicher-$15 ing stickers. For that kind of money pay to park your car somewhere where Just to clarify, Assistant Principal should we not have nice paved park- you know it’s not safe? Why not just Connie Davis, who is the designated ing lots, repainted lines and tighter ride the bus and save your gas money? person to oversee the parking lot, is Jermaine Frazier-Collins September 2011 Sports Editor FEATURE 5 Name Favorite Character Biggest Fear as One Place you want Career Goals One song you can’t a Child to visit help but sing to. Courtney Leinfelder Eliza Thornberry Baby dolls New Zealand Hopefully something Anything by Luke that involves travel- Bryan…. ing or dance. He’s a beautiful man.

Taylor Cox Hey Arnold and Lightning Australia A job where I can I sing to pretty much SpongeBob work with lots of every song, but one people would have to be Edge of Glory

Pierson McKee Phineas and Ferb Heights! They still Europe To be a successful Anything by Britney are! pediatrician Spears

McKenzie Kelly Hello Kitty Roller coasters! Ireland.. or Paris or Psychologist and PARTY IN THE USA both make lots of moola

Allison Schroeder When I was little I Knives. They still I can’t pick one My answer to this I sing to every song was obsessed with terrify me place...I’d want to question changes on when I’m alone! But rocket power and the tour Europe, and a weekly basis at this particular mo- main girl, Reggie see Paris, Milan, ment I’m obsessed Rome, Madrid, all with Owned The of Greece, Germany, Night by Lady An- and so on. I’d have tebellum and Poison to go back to and Wine by Civil London too, I love it Wars. there. Taylor Mattson Fred Flintstone Snakes New Zealand Follow God’s Plans Leave (Get Out) by for my life and work Jojo! Homecoming with people! Queen

Cydney Waitley Pigglet, from Heights. Bad rock- Oh goodness, ALL Travel the world Manifesto by Winnie the Pooh wall experience…. over Europe & South taking pictures after Philharmonics. America graduating from Baylor Business and Photography school!

Brittany Bratcher Scooby Do and Ariel Sliding off the water Santorini, Greece I want to go to law Any Taylor Swift slide into the pool at school and become song. my grandma’s house. an attorney.

Sarah Schwieger Bubbles from Pow- Being tickled. I hate I would like to go I want my own I pretty much sing der Puff girls and being tickled. to Australia. I love reality TV show on along to everything, defi nitely Dexter Australian accents Bravo even if I don’t know from Dexter’s and kangaroos are the words. Laboratory. Those cool too. shows are nice.

Emma Deaconson Cinderella. She’s a Snakes Greece To become a lawyer The Lion King theme cartoon and a song. Homecoming Court 2011 princess

Mijan McCloud SpongeBob To this day, I’m still I would love to go After graduation, I Baby by Justin Bie- scared of the dark! to the Bahamas! It plan to attend the ber! My favorite! I still sleep with my looks so beautiful University of TV on and doors and peaceful Alabama and major open! in broadcast communications.

Meridith Bristow Scooby-Doo Spiders I would backpack Attend the Univer- You Belong With Me through Europe sity of Arkansas and by Taylor Swift. major in pre-law then attend Baylor Law School Out With The Old,

There’s A New Sheriff in Town Adios to the Gasaway doing well as new principal Classroom Jacob Sowder Former Spanish teacher Ads Manager moves to AP Offi ce As I sat down to interview Jeff Gas- to work,” Travis Morrow away, new MHS principal, his com- Gasaway said, Copy Cheif “There is a real puter and cell phone were out of site, Mr. energy and and as far as I could tell, out of mind. Gasaway excitement to He has a tendency to be very present is not learn here.” to whoever he is meeting with, and the only Gasaway gives each person he speaks with, all person oc- has had many of his attention. cupying a job experi- Gasaway, who was told he had new offi ce ences before been awarded the position at the end this year. his current one, of last school year, said he was ec- Elisabeth including an Photo by Corrie Ondersma static to lead the staff and students of Luevanos athletic trainer, our high school. However, getting the has gone from the Spanish classroom history teacher, job was a vigorous process. Appli- to the assistant principals’ offi ce this and a princi- cants had a two-month window after year. While this may seem to be a big pal at Jasper Dr. Chris Allen (our former principal) Photo by Corrie Ondersma shift for some, Luevanos doesn’t seem accepted his promotion to assistant High School in camp over the summer. While at the to mind. superintendent in January. Gasaway Plano, Texas camp, Cupid struck little Hunter with “I’ve enjoyed the change,” Luevanos already had his foot in the door by But above all, Gasaway cares for his one of his famous arrows and caused said. “I miss the continual interactions being an assistant principal last year, family. He is married to Kara Gas- him to develop quite the crush on with students, but I do enjoy the posi- but there were a number of highly away, who teaches English Language Midway Senior Rachel Guest who tion a lot more.” qualifi ed applicants. Arts at Woodgate Intermediate. His was a counselor at the theatre camp. Now being a student myself, I of So far Gasaway said he has enjoyed two sons, Hunter and Hayden, have “Hayden is our little athlete,” course had to ask Luevanos about her his new position, and he is very glad very different interests. Hunter loves Gasaway said of his other son, “He’s stand on the rules and guidelines on to be working in the for MISD. the theatre, which he got a good taste in football, and he likes swimming a hair code, cell phone policy and hall “Midway is such a wonderful place of in the Waco Children’s Theatre lot.” behavior. “I adhere to the rules,” Luevanos Take a Bow, Bowden said. “We need a strict set of rules to get (the students) ready for the real world.” New teacher takes on many roles Luevanos is the AP for students with the last names beginning with Ro-Z. Abby McNeely Social Chair Talk to The Hand Taking over counseling Midway grad takes over sign language program and mental health, fashion design, interior design, Syerra Anderton and fashion marketing this Center Spread Editor year is Kendyl Bowden. Walk around the halls and She grew up in Keller, you can tell that this year has Texas, and graduated from brought many changes, from Texas Tech. new rules and schedules to Not only is she new to the new principal and teach- Midway, but she is also ers. Among them is American new to teaching. After Sign Language Teacher Allen graduating from Texas Photo by Corrie Ondersma Arrington, who rescued the Tech with a major in Hu- program from last year when, man Development and From looking at her you would never at the end of the year, it was Personal Studies she jumped right know that she secretly wants to be a unclear if the it would con- into the life of a teacher. Although mean teacher, but in all actuality she tinue. she likes being out of school, she sees herself as more of an involved “Teaching ASL here at enjoyed her time spent at Texas Tech, teacher. If she could choose an alter- Midway was a great opportu- “I liked the freedom, getting to make nate carrier to have she would choose See Arrington new friends, and getting to experi- to a professor abroad or on board a Photo by Corrie Ondersma ence life on my own. “ ship sailing the world. Page 11 In With The New She’s SoooBack Friendly Face in Attendance Former teacher returns for ‘dream job’ Librarian shifts to front offi ce Jacob Sowder Evgenia Sinopidou Staff Writer Ads Manager Ballew’s mark on Midway is also For 13 years, Denise Ballew has shown through the Soccer Sweetheart been making Midway a cheery place program, which she started years ago to go to school. With her sunny when a group of girls came to her with disposition and friendly attitude, she the idea. When asked about how she made me feel super comfortable as we feels still seeing it going strong today, conversed in the attendance offi ce. Ballew said “It really is a great feel- Ballew has had classroom experi- ing.” ence in the past, and is familiar to In her spare time, Ballew likes to anyone who went to the library last read, spend time with her family and year. However, due to state funding her two dogs. When asked about her cuts, she skedaddled across the hall- goals for the year, she replied with her Photo by Corrie Ondersma way to the attendance offi ce where desire to become effi cient in her new Photo by Corrie Ondersma she currently works. Although she Along with getting a new position. says it is “very busy,” she enjoys it. principal this year, Midway High School also welcomes a new associate principal, Shan- Hurst puts the ‘hurt’ on ISS students non Sobeck. She has worked at Midway before as a teacher, but Lauren Patulski is ecstatic about working in the Staff Writer “The kids are very coachable and the administrative department. athletic staff, as a whole, really sup- ports each other,” he said. “I’m really at my dream job,” Zach Hurst, new football coach Hurst’s coaching and playing ex- Sobeck said. and ISS teacher, started his career perience provide him with insight to Sobeck has quite the history at Austin College. Before Midway, helping and bringing student athletes in education, both through her Hurst was teaching and coaching at closer to being a better, more fi t, more career as a teacher and as a Greenville High School. Hurst is very successful athlete. experienced, having coached football, student. She has a Communica- “What I enjoy most about coaching baseball, track, and power-lifting for a See Sobeck is seeing an athlete working hard and total of six years. achieving something he never thought Photo by Corrie Ondersma Page 11 Hurst has also played many sports he could achieve,” he said. Hurst said he “chose Midway be- including football, baseball, basket- Hard work and achievement play a cause of the reputation that it has as an ball, and track. Calculate That large role in Midway athletics, as well elite school in academics and athlet- Hurst says he enjoys working at Minnesota Native becomes new as in the classroom and throughout ics.” Midway a lot. Algebra 2, Pre-AP Calculas teacher Midway. Jordyn Dunn News Editor Excellent Allen To Midway and Back Again Algebra Chandler Osborne Graduate returns to teach math 2 and Pre- Opinion Editor Corrie Ondersma AP Calcu- lus teacher One of the many new faces in Photo Editor MISD is Natalie Allen, the new Debra Christi D’Herde, the new Algebra 1 teacher, has a Fagan isn’t instructor in charge of the Science Success Lab. Her job is to help bachelor’s degree in math and a minor in Spanish. only new When she attended high school at Midway she want- to Midway students in the EXCEL program earn their science credits. ed to teach English, but D’Herde went a different – she’s Photo by Corrie Ondersma Allen grew up in the Fort Worth direction. During D’Herde’s Midway High School new to career she was in color guard for all four years, cap- Texas. area and attended Tarrant County Junior College on a full scholar- tain her junior year, and colonel her senior year. “We moved from Minnesota!” Fa- In the future, D’Herde would like to be a youth gan said. ship for two years and received her Associates in Arts. She has also leader in England, and looks forward to more “ah- Fagan previously worked as a math ha” moments when here students fi nally understand teacher in a school that was two times attended Tarleton State University and majored in Biology earning what they are learning,” she said. With a Midway smaller than Midway is, but she’s past, present, and future, D’Herde hopes to help See Fagan See Allen students realize that math isn’t the hardest subject as Page 11 Page 11 Photo by Corrie Ondersma long as they put forth the effort, she said. 8 SPORTS SEPTEMBER 2011

Jermaine Frazier-Collins Jasmin Gibbons Sports Editor Staff Writer

If your friends could use one word to describe you what word do you think they would use?

Danielle Hardin 12th Soccer In the words of Jermaine Frazier-Collins, “Crunk.”

10th Golf Blake Stock Trustworthy

10th Dance Team Sydney Cadell Crazy

11th Basketball Exciting Mikeal Wilder

12th Track Cute Nicholas Berry

Jackie Stanley 11th Basketball Dependable

Kayla Follis 12th Golf Compassionate

11th Cheer Lauren Brown Hilarious

Reid Strickland 9th Volleyball Unique

12th Football Brandon Thigpen Protective

Lyle Sherman 10th Football Caring SPORTS 9

Set For A Great Season The Varsity Volleyball team begins district play Friday against Stephenville. VVarsityarsity VolleyballVolleyball RRosteroster Jermaine Frazier-Collins Sports Editor No. Name Position Height Class The Pantherettes vol- team will go far. leyball team will end their 5 Katie Brackeen 5’5” SR “Out team works together, 6 Shannon Spivey 5’9” SR preseason when the face off we’re all close,” the players 7 Angel Summers 5’10” JR against Stephenville. The said. 8 Brenna Gardell 5’5” SR team appears to be pretty Hopefully with this attitude 10 Courtney Cockerham 5’4” SR well prepared having had a the girls will prepared for the 11 Holley Burrow 5’10” SR very successful pre-season. playoffs and end the years as 12 Samantha Reagan 5’7” SR Moving forward the girls great as they have started. 13 Allison Jones 5”10” FR think that Stephenville will 14 Jazzmin Babers 6’2” SR be their biggest competitor. 15 Naomi Norwid 5’8” JR The Patherettes believe that 17 Christy Carruth 5’6” SO if they work together the Fumbled But Never Lost Sports Briefs Panthers Push Forward after devastating defeat Jermaine Frazier-Collins Cross Country Sports Editor For the Panthers, the year Football Schedule The Girls Varsity won second place at Wilson Park in Temple. Boys Varsity came has already started off a out 1st of their division with four individuals fi nishing in the top 10. The JV girls little shaky. With two seri- placed 2nd overall. The JV boys also claimed 1st in their division out of 8 teams. ous injuries and one loss, August 26 Round Rock Home * this isn’t how we imagined kicking off our 2011-2012 September 1 RR McNeil Away * football season. This is not Football to say that we are disap- September 9 Belton Home * pointed. September 16 Everman Away * Varsity Football team on beating the Round Rock Dragons 31 to 14 and Won 51 to There is no doubt that the 26 over Round Rock McNeil. Panthers possess enough talent to take a state title this September 23 Austin Bowie Home* year. Hopefully, the defeat serves as somewhat of a September 30 Open fl ashback to last season’s October 7 Waco Home bitter loss and propels the Volleyball team into a more focused October 14 San Angelo Away mind set for the remainder All three volleyball teams for their won over Temple. all three volleyball teams of the season. October 21 University Home for their wins over Robinson Friday night. to all three volleyball teams for their AS of press time the sweep over Salado Panthers were 3-1, and were October 28 Stephenville Away set to face Austin Bowie Bulldogs for homecoming. November 4 Killeen Home 10 ENTERTAINMENT September 2011 THE TICKET French Teacher Publishes Her Own Books

1. OCTOBER 7 Morgan Miller o The Ides of March Feature Editor o Real Steel 1. OCTOBER 14 When most people think of authors, o The Big Year they think of people in far off places o Footloose like in different states or countries, but o The Skin I Live In what a lot of students don’t know is 2. OCTOBER 21 that we have our very own phenom- o Martha Marcy May Marlene enal writer right here. Esther Boateng, o Paranormal Activity 3 French teacher, mother and passionate o The Three Musketeers writer has successfully published three 3. OCTOBER 28 books, Casting all My Care, The Se- o Anonymous cret, and Danger on Wasajana Island. o Like crazy “My love for reading stories turned o The rum diary into a desire to create stories of my own,” Boateng said. Music Even though Boateng has three Mylo Xyloto ~ Coldplay books, the road to “publishment” Pearl Jam Twenty ~ Pearl Jam hasn’t been as easy as is seems. Clear As Day ~ Scotty McCreery “It has been a struggle to fi nd a Evanescence ~ Evanescence publisher when you don’t have any connections (i.e you do not know “It’s not easy shuffl ing family, for success in the writing world. Writ- anyone who works in the publishing school work and writing books” she ers, actors, musicians, and all others world who can help you get your book said. “You just have to be as organized within the ‘creative’ fi eld just need directly into the hands of the deci- and hard-working as you can in order that one big break in order to make it, sion makers in a publishing house,” to keep each area thriving.” because the ‘creative’ fi eld is ex- Boateng said. “Selling books is such All of Boateng’s books are all avail- tremely competitive. So please, please a competitive business that publish- able in the MHS library as well as in make sure you have a college degree ers will hardly look at a new writer all of the other MISD schools. or something to fall back on since it unless that writer was personally She has advice for aspiring authors. can take quite a while to make it in the recommended to them or the writer “Writing is very enjoyable and very writing world. is already someone famous who can fulfi lling,” she said, “however it can “I haven’t made it yet, but I’m draw large crowds to a book-signing take a long time to gain enough rec- enjoying the process and defi nitely en- Carl Tube event.” ognition to allow you to make a lot of joying the opportunity to teach French Our It took nearly a long time for money from it. So, please make sure to the wonderful students of MHS!” entertainment Boateng’s fi rst book to be put through that you have the training or education editor’s picks and published, but her hard work paid necessary for another job so that you for what you off when she held that new sleek copy will have a steady income coming in should be in her hands. every month, while you are working watching Papa Murphys, the pizza revolution The Funny- An idiot abroad and Life’s too short If you like British humor then this is (the new take-and-bake innovation) probably for you. Ricky Gervais hosts a video with friends and talk hu- Carl Snyder mor. Ricky watches his friend attempt a Entertainment Editor crazed and dangerous bucket list. The Worst- Scary Snowman Its basically what it sounds like, a man dressed up as a snowman scares people repeatedly. It gets old, and I thought it was okay but not hysterically funny. What would you think of, when I told you about buying a cheaper great Although the majority of viewers think tasting large pizza for $8. Are you thinking right now oh tell me where its at funny, rule of thumb - it’s your decision. or sign me up! I’m spending the weekend on my couch, The Weird- Comet Elenin news Well at Papa Murphys you can buy this delicious pizza. Only one catch report for September when you get the pizza, its not cooked its premade and ready for your oven This was just bizarre but caught my at home all you have to do is throw it in the oven and wait 30 minutes. After attention along with over one million that you’ll be eating a fresh, professional tasting pizza, with rich pizza sauce other viewers. This video shows all and its so big for the price. the strange events that have happened I believe its well worth it, almost worth keeping a secret for myself. So recently and makes some heavy predic- if your tired of the same old thing go for something new and quench that tions that something bad is going to unique taste at Papa Murphys. unravel. But hey we’re still here and we I rate it fi ve out of fi ve stars. are here to stay. September 2011 ENTERTAINMENT 11 ALLEN New student, new photo editor is... From page 7 her Bachelor’s in Science. Editor of the Month Outside of school, Allen is an inde- pendent jewelry consultant for Cookie Abby McNeely Lee Jewelry and has earned a cruise Social Chair trip that stopped in ports in both Spain Each month the Post staff wll pro- and Italy. fi le one of its staff members. “I am on my way to earning my trip New to Midway this year is Senior to Puerto Rico next year,” she said Homework Club Corrie Ondersma, she moved here in Though this is Allen’s fi rst year at meets 3:45 to 5:00 p.m. Monday early August from Michigan. Some MHS, she most defi nitely has experi- through Thursday in room 320. things she misses about Michigan are ence teaching. This will be Allen’s ______her friends, family, and her Tuesday eighth year teaching after staying night swing dance society. Family is home with her children for seven UIL Team offi cers: very important to her; she has two years. President – Kevin Doan little brothers, and two older sisters. “I wanted to go back to teaching as Vice-President – Tiffany Doan Holidays have always been her favor- soon as my kids were back in school,” Secretary – Anu Ancha ite time to spend with her family she said. Treasurer – Scooter Schmidt Adjusting to a new place is always Fortunately, Allen knew what to ______diffi cult, but for Ondersma she likes expect while teaching at Midway; she the openness or the area; however the subbed last year in the science depart- This year’s Midway Reads book is dryness doesn’t impress her much. ment and was even a long term sub for the Usborne Art Treasury: Pictures, Although she likes some things about a chemistry class. Allen also has her Painting and Projects. This book Texas she fi nds herself missing the previous teaching experience to rely combines art from around the world nature aspect of Michigan such as the on, and to her, the students at Midway with exciting projects to do that will inspire every young artist. You may great lakes and the forests. are not so different then the ones at the purchase your book in the library for Ondersma is interested in photog- other two schools she has taught at. $10. raphy, composing and singing. She “I have learned that all students are likes playing classical music on the the same,” she said. “Individually they piano. Ondersma taught herself how are unique and need different things at Reminder from Eco Club: RE- to play the piano freshman year and Art by Scotti Geiger different times to learn. But as a whole CYCLE ALL recyclables EXCEPT has been in love with it since. She students are the same and need the GLASS. That means you can put would like to have a carrier in art same love, attention, discipline and PAPER, PLASTIC, CARDBOARD therapy or “if I could make it as a direction from their teachers.” and CANS in the recycle bins photographer I would love that too,” Allen is excited, and prepared to get around campus! However, be kind she said. her students caught up on their credits and don’t put any food or full drink and strengthen their science skills. bottles in the recycling bins. SOBECK Midway: “I want them (her students) to learn From page 7 “Do not forget to daydream. Day- each subject as well as they would in a Theory degree from Texas Tech, dreaming will give you the drive to traditional classroom,” she said. and a minor in journalism. Accord- work hard. Daydreams remind you ing to Sobeck, her education was where you’re going in life.” School Portraits her road to opportunity. “I wanted to be a marketing and ads executive in New York City,” she said, “But there is so much you ARRINGTON Last day to have your school can do with a Communications From page 6 degree.” nity for me so that I can work toward pictures made is Nov. 2 Sobeck is very glad to be work- some of my long term goals,” he said. ing in the Midway school district. “Working here gives me the chance She enjoys the “cohesive family to share my knowledge of ASL, help 9th-11th grades during lunch on cafeteria spirit,” and has witnessed the mind students open doors, and bring more set that at Midway “every child attention and knowledge of the deaf stage, no money needed in advance has a face.” She is also very much community to students.” enjoying working with our new Originally born and raised in Waco, Arrington is a 2006 Midway graduate principal, Mr. Gasaway. himself. 12th grade - must call to make an “Mr. Gasaway is by far the best Arrington has big plans for the pro- appointment for after-school session administrator I have worked with,” gram. “I would like to eventually see she said. 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