Volume 5 Issue 6 May 2019

Cedar Point Coaster Review Part:1 By Jon Saxton

Important or who are bored and want to It needs no introduction. Thrill Dragster or . Upcoming Events ride a classic coaster. 6/10 Everyone knows or has (It is the one up at the top.)

heard about ; the Corkscrew was made by Iron Dragon rides, the events, even the , a defunct Did you know that Iron Dragon food. However, the best part company. The is the only coaster in Cedar about this rollercoaster park company has made 3 coast- Point that has VR? Just to let is the crazy rides. That is ers for Cedar Point May 25th-Walleye Festi- everyone know about that so why I am going to review (Corkscrew, Magnum XL val Parade 1P.M. when my grade, the 8th grad- some roller coasters. Even 200, and Iron Dragon). ers, go to Cedar Point they though there are 17 roller Corkscrew was almost going know that Iron Dragon has VR. May 27th-No School coasters, I am only going to to be the first coaster of its Iron Dragon was the second of Memorial Day review 3 in this article. type but Magic the 3 coasters that was built by Mountain, a rival to Cedar Point when it come to the Arrow Dynamics. (I forgot to June 1st-PCHS Gradua- Blue Streak roller coaster capital of the mention that Arrow Dynamics tion at 10:30A.M. Blue Streak is the oldest world, had released a coast- coasters last for a long time so roller coaster at Cedar Point. er like Corkscrew before if you wanted Magnum XL 200 It was first built by the Phila- June 3-4th-Fleet 8 Roller Cedar Point by a few days. It to be gone, then you don’t know delphia Toboggan Company Coaster Building was the first coaster in Cedar about Arrow Dynamics and its in 1964. To me, it was a pre- Point that had a loop and a manufacturing.) Iron Dragon is cursor to . The Blue corkscrew; hence, the name the only coaster of its type at June 5th– Fleet 8 Cedar Streak is a wooden coaster “Corkscrew”. Corkscrew Cedar Point. This coaster was Point Trip just like the Gemini, and it starts out with the chain lift the first one I rode at Cedar has a turn around loop just and the drop is at a 45 de- Point. I recommend this coaster June 6th– PCMS Con- like the Gemini. The Blue gree angle. Then it goes in to anyone really. 9/10 vocation at 8:30A.M. & Streak is really fun to go on to a loop and a corkscrew. Talent Show at 12:45 and is one of the funniest When I am on the Corkscrew P.M./Last Day of School coaster there. 10/10 and I am going through the

corkscrew, I love to yell Corkscrew “hello” to people when I am Corkscrew is a scenery going through it. I recom- coaster. If you know where mend this coaster to people the Midway section of the that have a friend that is park is then you will see Top waiting in line for Top Thrill Page 2 The Redskin Buzz Summer Camp Fun By Nora Bodi

Over the 2019 summer, the Ottawa County OSU Extension Office is holding their Cloverbud and Kelley’s Island 4H camps. The Cloverbud camp is for younger students (K-2) who are interested in learning about science. While Kelly’s Island camp is for grades 3-7, and you stay over- night. Many of the councilors are from Port Clinton Middle School and High School, so many familiar faces will be there and it is always a blast. For dates and more information go to https://ottawa.osu.edu/program-areas/4-h-youth-development/4-h- cloverbud-camps-0. Have a great summer!

Don’t forget to Don’t forget Ida Rupp’s Summer read- get your physi- We are PC! ing program will cal to play sports start soon after next year! school gets out!

You’re Invited

On June 6th, Port Clinton Middle School will have its convocation to celebrate the year’s academic success. Please join us!

When: June 6th, 2019 Where: PAC Time: 8:30 A.M. This will be a day to dress up and celebrate the school year’s accomplishments. Volume 5 Issue 6 Page 3 Flamingos By Lindsay Tusen

Hello! Have you ever wanted to learn more about flamingos? Well, today is your lucky day! Here is 10 fun facts about flamingos!

1. An adult flamingo is 3.3–4.6 feet tall and can weigh from 3.3–9 pounds.

2. A flamingos’ wingspan can range from 3.3–5 feet.

3. The color of their feathers depends on their diet, the pigment in their food is what colors their feathers red and pink.

4. When flamingos eat their head is positioned upside down, they suck water and filter the food.

5. Flamingos eat shrimps, algae, and crustaceans. Flamingos also hold their breath while feeding.

6. Flamingos spend about 15–30% of their day cleaning their feathers. Oil, that is produced in special glands, will be spread across their feathers with the help of their beaks.

7. When flying with their flock, flamingos can fly up to 35 miles per hour.

8. Flamingos’ chicks are born gray or white and take about 3 years to develop their red, or- ange, and pink colors.

9. An adults flamingos’ leg are about 30–50 inches tall, which is longer than its body.

10. Flamingos have a lifespan of 20–30 years, and in captivity they have been known to live up to 50 years.

Congratulations Girls’ PCMS Track Team for winning the Ottawa County Championships!

Congratulations to the PCMS Boys’ Track Team for receiving runner up in the Ottawa County Championship!!! Beach Bops

By: Camiah Baker

Everyone’s got a playlist that consists of their favorite songs. Whether it’s on Spotify, SoundCloud, or Apple Music. Yes, you may love that playlists and the songs on it, but have you ever thought of adjusting it? If so, this article is for you! This is all about your summer playlist.

My Recommendations

If you like Alternative Indie genre I recommend, “Crush Culture” By Conan Gray, “Dream About You” by Chloe Moriondo, “Morph” by Twenty One Pilots, and “Bury A Friend” by Billie Eilish. If you like Punk rock or Alternative Rock I suggest, “ Age Of Man” by Greta Van Fleet, “Choke” by I Don’t Know How But They Found Me, “Stupid For You” by Waterparks, and “The

Last Of The Real Ones” by Fall Out Boy.

Others Recommendations

Unfortunately like most people, I don’t like all music. So I asked some of my peers what they would recommend for Pop, Country, and Rap. For Country people mostly recommend, “Down To The Honkytonk” by Jake Owen, “Look What God Gave Her” by Thomas Rhett, and “Y’all Boys” by Florida Georgia Line. For Pop people mostly recommended, “Girls Like You” By Maroon 5, “ME!” by Taylor Swift featuring Brendon Urie, “Seven Rings” by Ariana Grande, and “Thank You, Next” by Ariana Grande. For Rap people mostly recommended, “Old Town Road” by Lil Nas featuring Billy Ray Cyrus, “Wow” by Post Malone, “Thotiana” by Blueface, and “Robbery” by Juice WRLD. Legacy

By:Caileigh Barton-Kashmer

One with stars on his skin, And curls in his hair He felt something within Once he saw him.

The man with tired eyes, And rebellious soul, Had married his dearest, Eliza Schuyler.

Then one tragedy hit, The freckled one was gone The other moved on.

He was offered a break But he refused Instead he had an affair.

He published the letters In which no one had accused him Clearing his name He ruined his life…

Eliza burned all of his letters Becoming banished from his bed.

Another tragedy struck This time, his son Yet it’s quiet uptown.

He imagined death So much it felt like a memory. That's where it got him His death, It was a gory one.

Struck between the ribs Though the Hamilton who survived, Eliza Told his story. She had made the first private orphanage Watched them to grow up.

“Who is this?” you ask. It was Alexander Hamilton. He had a task, And Burr was the fool that shot him. Nora’s Book Review By Nora Bodi

This edition’s book review is on the first two novels in the series Mrs. Pere- grine's Home For Peculiar Children (The second book is titled Hollow City) written by Ransom Riggs. The books follow protagonist Jacob as he discovers his true destiny, which is eerily similar to his grandfather’s. There are many fun characters who devel- op as they time travel through history. I believe these stories would be enjoyed by sci-fi fans and literature lovers alike, do to its contents. They are available in the Ida Rupp Public Library and at Books a Million in Sandusky. Riggs holds a consistent 1st person point of view and his books have an average seventh grade lexile. I encour- age students to read these fantastic novels and I hope you enjoy.

Join Us for the Celebration of the PCMS Students’ Talents

What: PCMS Talent Show Why: To Show of our Talented Students Where: PCMS Gymnasium Time: 12:45-2:30 Honors Band By Grace Smothers

On Monday, May 6th, sixteen 7th and 8th graders went to the Bowling Green campus to perform in an hon- ors band. The people who performed in the band came from different places in Ohio. Some even came from Michigan. We had to be there at 8:00 in the morning, and the concert was at 7:00 P.M.. There were three dif- ferent bands; the orange band, the brown band, and the white band. The orange band consisted of mostly 8th grade band members, and the white band was a group of 7th graders. The brown band was a large group of 7th and 8th grade students. We practiced for over 7 hours, but had breaks in between to eat lunch and dinner at the food courts fairly close to the rooms where we practiced. All of the hard work put into the different pieces of music payed off, and we had a great concert.

The Monthly Interview With Kain Hoyt

Hello and welcome back to the Monthly Interview with Kain Hoyt. Today we have inter- viewed Mrs. Head to learn more about the PCHS Drama Club, so let's get right into it. The first question I asked Mrs. Head was when did she first join the Drama Club as a director ? She responded with, “I joined when I first got hired here.” I then asked her what the first play she directed was and she responded with, “Harvey”. The third question I asked was how does the drama club select a play? She said, “Ms. Haskins and I talk about plays we have been and apart of, ones we have seen and enjoyed . Next, we think about our club and what would best display their talents”. Last but not least, I asked her what the drama club planed to do in the future and she responded with, “Play selection is top secret until au- dition week.” That question would conclude our interview with Mrs. Head. I hope to see

all of you in the next edition of The Monthly Interview With Kain Hoyt. Have a great day!

Facts About Summer

By Jeremy Cook

We are close to the end of the school year, and with school over we will soon get to summer. So, I will give some cool facts about summer.

1. The very first Olympic Games were in summer in 1896.

2. The first day of summer will always be between June 20th and June 22nd every year.

3. The Eiffel Tower actually grows 6 inches every summer because the iron ex- pands.

4. More thunderstorms appear during summer than any other part of the year.

5. The last day of summer will be on Monday, September 23, 2019.

6. Summer will start on Friday, June 21, 2019.

7. July is actually called the National Ice Cream Month.

8. The first Spelling Bee was in summer; June 17th, 1925.

I hope you enjoyed reading these facts about summer! Animal of the Month

By: Kaylie Simpson

Now that Summer is finally approaching, I thought it would be a great time to do a report on Bumble- bees. Bumblebees are not only brightly colored but very fast. In fact, they actually flap their wings 200 times every second! If you think you are hungry every hour, Bumblebees with a full stomach are only 40 minutes away from starvation. They mainly eat nectar and pollen produced from flowers. They live in a very organized manner, having a system of workers that complete specific tasks in the colony. For example, the queen bee lays hundreds of eggs which help the colony in reproduction. While other workers collect nectar for the hive. They hibernate underground. They have a very small nest compared to other bee species.

Bumblebees are large yellow and black flying insects with a distinct buzz. There is variation in colora- tion among bumblebees and some species have stripes of red, yellow and black. They are covered in tiny hairs, for pollen to stick too.

They live all over the world, with over 250 species found. The largest species found in Argentina and Chile. They are called Bombus dahlbomii, as the name comes from South America culture. I hoped you learned a little about this fascinating animal, as they have very unique and distinctive qual- ities. Their features allow them to easily thrive in their habitat. I hope you have and great summer, and remember to always “bee” yourself!