Packers Pack in a Win Science Fair Winners Honored God's Love

EARLY F EB 2 0 11 God’s Love Science fair Reiterated winners Well-known truth expressed from the Song of Solomon honored by Hannah, junior by Zachary, senior eeds and water, magnets and golf balls, S salt and insulation. These things all ebster’s 1828 Dictionary defines love as follows: “An have something in common at FBTA from W affection of the mind excited by beauty and worth of any September to January. What is it? It is the kind, or by the qualities of an object which communicate pleas- annual, dreaded science fair. ure, sensual or intellectual.” On Feb. 8, the science fair meeting was The world generally thinks of love as a bubbly emotion and Camille, sophomore, won first place for testing to see which battery really did last the longest. held to honor those who had done excep- will base its love upon current feelings, especially when accom- tionally well on their science fair projects. panied by a hope of pleasure or profit to be attained. Over 10 people received awards, including Yet, God looked upon the sinner, who had nothing to offer those who will be representing FBTA in the Him, who deserved Hell, and still offered His love. I John 4:10 ODACS competition. says: “Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved The science fair officially started on us, and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins.” Sept. 24, with Mr. Niggl and Miss Roeske God, as the self-sufficient I AM, needs nothing; therefore, the handing out the packets and meeting to dis- marvel is not that the sinner would love Him, but that He would cuss what would be expected out of every love the sinner at all. 5th, 6th, 8th and 10th grade student. Sometimes, however, a believer hears this message so often Many new things were learned by each that it begins to lose its effect. Thus, one may slowly devalue the student, including Camille. Her science fair original impact that the very thought of God’s amazing love project was based on the topic: Which bat- once had. tery would last the longest? She discovered In Song of Solomon 5:3-6, the bride, symbolizing the church, that Costco’s batteries are actually the best relates an encounter with the bridegroom, representing Christ, in value. the following words: Miss Roeske had a lot of work on her “I have put off my coat; how shall I put it on? I have washed plate grading all the science fair projects, my feet; how shall I defile them? My beloved put in his hand by photo by Hannah Kidd, junior along with Mr. Niggl. It took Miss Roeske the hole of the door . I rose up to open to my beloved; and my over six hours to grade them all. Although hands dropped with myrrh, and my fingers with sweet smelling she had a lot to do, she still enjoyed it. myrrh, upon the handles of the lock. I opened to my beloved; but “It was neat to see all of the projects. It my beloved had withdrawn himself, and was gone . I sought was neat to see all of the ideas that the kids him, but I could not find him; I called him, but he gave me no used for their projects, and to see their crea- answer.” tivity in how they did their projects,” Miss Like many Christians, she, too, had forgotten the love of the Roeske said. bridegroom and made personal convenience her priority. Although most students enjoy looking Consequently, she made excuses rather than answering the through all of the projects and sharing what bridegroom’s entreaties. When she finally answered his knock- they learned, they are all happy that the pro- ing, she found that he had gone, her opportunity of fellowship jects are over) but they are dreading next missed. year when they have to complete yet another Therefore, a Christian should never tire of God’s love. one. Though the temptation is to replace true worship with a conven- ient emotion, one must persevere, for frivolity in one’s love for the Lord results in lost fellowship with Him. Why not consider a valentine with God? Science fair ODACS participants receive their trophies on Feb. 8. “We love him because he first loved us.” (I John 4:19) Winners Elementary Biological 1st place – Ricky S 2nd place – Amelia S 3rd place – Mark B Packers pack in a win Elementary Physical st Green Bay Packers win super bowl XLV, defeating the Pittsburgh Steelers 1 place – Matthew C nd 2 place – Ben Y by Robert, senior 3rd place – Alexis A uper Bowl XLV broke U.S. TV viewing records, as an unprec- “I’m a fair-weather fan. No, my dad is from Wisconsin, and I was S edented 111 million people watched Green Bay win their third going for Green Bay,” said Shayne, junior. 8th Grade (Physical) super bowl title. Although the Steelers’ defense ranked second 1st place – Madison M The number six seed in the NFC, the in the NFL in overall defense, Aaron Rogers re- 2nd place – Susannah S Green Bay Packers, nearly missed the fused to let his team lose. In the words of Brianna, 3rd place – Marissa J playoffs. They were able to make the Aaron Rogers was “amazing.” playoffs due to a victory in the final game This year’s super bowl MVP completed over 10th Grade (Biological & Physical) of the season against the Chicago Bears. 60 percent of his passes, throwing for over 300 1st place – Camille G Their postseason trip to the super bowl yards and three touchdowns. 2nd place – Josh K included wins on the road against the “The Packers deserved to win, and the Steelers 3rd place – Bethany S Philadelphia Eagles, the Atlanta Falcons deserved to lose,” said Jenneth, 8th grader. and the Chicago Bears. However, not everyone was happy for the Elementary ODACS The Pittsburgh Steelers had a much Packers win. Biological – Gabby L different road to super bowl XLV. Enter- “It was horrible. I was really upset the Steelers Physical – Carlie M ing the playoffs as a second seed, they did lost,” said Taylor, 7th grader. not disappoint, as they defeated the tough “The Steelers didn’t deserve to win. I was up- Jr. High ODACS Baltimore Ravens and the New York Jets set that they didn’t play as well as they could Biological – Joanna H to enter their eighth super bowl. have,” said Mr. Niggl, science teacher. Physical – Veronica T Super Bowl XLV did not disappoint Overall, the Steelers and the Packers gave the fans, as the game was won by a mere six spectators a very enjoyable game to watch. Now Sr. High ODACS points and was quite competitive. Most that football season is over, the long seven-month Biological – Dominic D students here were rooting for Green Bay, wait until next season begins. So long NFL, until Physical – Kyle S so they got their wish for a Packer victory. next season . P a t r i o t P r e s s , P a g e 1 VALENTINES Learning about Love FBTA teachers give advice on love Thank you for all of the Valentine submissions we received! We weren’t able to use them by Banna, senior all, and we tended to choose the friendship and family ones over the slightly mushy ones (and love, as she has been very strange ones, sorry), but we want to wish everyone a very Happy Valentine’s Day! ove seems to a be a universal language married now for 34 years. L that not everyone is fluent in just yet. “It’s [marriage] a very However, with Valentine’s Day here to com- wonderful experience. It Dear Stefanie, Love You! Happy Valentines! — Roses are red, violets are blue, my best friend is memorate the intimacy and affection that love makes everything more fun to have some- Love, Diana Caitlin, I love you! Thanks for being my BFF. — brings, teachers at FBTA are giving an exclu- body to share it with. You always have a Love, Stef sive insight on what a life filled with love is best friend there for you,” she said, softly. Dear Garrett, Thanks for being a great brother! like. Mrs. Pigott does, however, have a short Even when you’re annoying, I still love you. Dear Sarah, Thank you so much for being my Mr. Fender seems experienced in this de- disclaimer about falling in love. Hope you have a wonderful Valentine’s Day! — best friend. I always love being with you. We partment, as this July, he will be celebrating “Before you allow yourself to fall in Love, Alexis always laugh when we are with each other. I an astonishing 39-year marriage to his wife. love, get to know the person. Be friends hope we will always be best friends forever. — “Marriage is wonderful,” said Mr. Fender, with them first, and make sure it’s someone Dear Mrs. Naylor, Happy Valentine’s Day. You Julie elatedly. “It’s fantastic because I have a fan- you can talk to about anything. Make sure it are the Best Teacher Ever!!! God Bless You. — tastic wife who puts up with me, and that’s is someone who is a Christian that loves and Love, Gabby L Roses are red, violets are blue, Sarah and Julie wonderful,” said Mr. Fender. wants to serve the Lord,” said Mrs. Pigott, are my valentines, I love them too! —Melanie When it comes to love, Mr.

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