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Pageprodigy Publication A Publication by the Senior Honors Research & Writing Class THE REBEL WEEKLY Volume 2, Issue 4 Bessemer Academy September 11, 2014 New leaders were recently elected for our SGA. For Rebekah Kitchens said as 10th grade president, “I New School Leaders Take people who may not know, SGA stands for Student want to be a leader and take in all of my class's ideas Office By: Austin Jordan Government Association. This is a student body and represent them well. Also just to have a great government. In the senior class there is a president, vice sophomore year.” In her final remarks she stated, “ I'd president, secretary, treasurer, and a chaplain. In the like to be a leader and hopefully be president next olower grades a president and vice president are elected. year.” Their responsibilities and duties are to bring up issues and Amber Lumzy is the is the 10th grade vice concerns that the students have. president, and she stated, “I want to accomplish that The main purpose for the SGA is to be the voice for the our class become better and more mature as a whole. I students and report issues or concerns to the leaders of the want them to take responsibility for themselves for the school. years to come.” As the new 12th grade president of SGA, I would like to Trevor Flack is the new leader for the 11th grade. say, “I am so blessed and honored to hold this position. I He said, “I want my class to be better than the seniors. want to voice the opinions and concerns of the student Also I want them to boost high morale." body. I know with the new SGA officials we will be able to make the 2014-15 school year great and memorable After activated, voice control is very useful By:Zack Smith Google Glass for searching the web, taking photos, or calling Ask It is very likely that you have heard of Google people. In my opinion, both voice control and Napoleon Glass, the future of eyewear. Google Glass are the touchpad would be terribly awkward to use. Dynamite augmented reality glasses which simply means that It would be much less awkward and probably the glasses have a display much like a smartphone far more simple to pull out your smart phone to which allows you to go deeper into the world accomplish your task. around you. These glasses are capable of many cool Google has produced quite a few frame and things such as taking and viewing pictures, calling lens styles for every kind of person. Many of people, and looking at current events and weather. them are just stylish and sort of feminine; Furthermore, people are discovering countless however, there is also an athletic style frame Hey Napoleon I’ve had some trouble with bullying lately. applications for Google Glass and the possibilities and dark tinted lenses which are great for any I’m afraid to tell a teacher because that usually makes are endless. athlete or outdoorsman. That is of course if you things worse, but me and a friend are considering taking Google Glass functions in two ways, a touchpad are willing to risk dropping and shattering your some self-defense classes. Any ideas on what I should do? Anonymous on the side and voice control. The touchpad is used new smart glasses. to scroll through the photos, weather, and the many Google Glass recently became available to The key to avoid being bullied is flag pajama pants and other apps available. The much more awkward the public for the ridiculous price of $1,500. orange sunglasses. If you use some words like Rex Kwon option of voice control is activated by tilting your However, a cheaper version is being built for Do or PPP (Pedro’s Protection Program) while the bully is head 30 degrees and saying OK, Google. us more reasonable buyers. around and he will definitely run away from you faster than an inexperienced warlock runs away from a pack of hungry ligers. ND, LOVE? Lunch Menu Thursday, 9/11 Hellooo Napoleeeon, dis is probably a different question Beef Tips and Rice, Okra, Bread than your normal. I am a clergyman at an old spanish By: Austin Jordan Friday, 9/12 orphanage. My duties generally involve feeding all zzz What is love? Webster’s dictionary says that love is a Chicken and Rice, Green Beans, Bread little ninos. Unfortunately, I am never given any fresh strong affection for another arising out of kinship or Monday, 9/15 ingrrredients accepts some cheeeps. I have recently taken personal ties. According to The Bible it says that love is Philly Steak, Fries up tag team wrestling to help raise money for zz childrens. unselfish, loyal, and benevolent intention and commitment Tuesday, 9/16 Although I have a desire to fight, God has made me a toward another person. The word agape is used for the Chicken Alfredo, Green Beans, Bread, Dessert really stinky warrior. If you have any advice that will get unconditional love of God. Wednesday, 9/17 me ready for the next fight it would be much appreciated. One of the hardest things to do as Christians is to love Potluck everybody. We find in Matthew 26:36-40 Jesus is asked Yours truly Nachooo what is the most important commandment? Jesus responds Thursday, 9/18 that love is the first and greatest commandment. If we are Crispitos, Nacho Cheese, Corn, Dessert able to love first we are able to follow all of God’s commandments. Movie Quote of In this last point I want to each and everyone of you to know that Jesus’ love is compassionate. Sometimes we the Week may think that God is sitting on his throne waiting for us “Just once, I want my life to be like an 80’s to mess up and smack us with a lightning bolt. In actuality, God is on his throne waiting for us to speak to movie.” him. He loves us so much that he knows how many pieces of hair we have on our head. Love is such a crucial and important part of Check Christianity and our daily walk with God. Christianity is the not just a set of rules we live by, but it is a constant Well wrestling is not my area of expertise. But I can do relationship with God. website! some pretty sweet things with some nunchucks. In your Remember love is a living thing. Have a blessed week case, however, I would invest in some eagle eggs, to give BA! you eagle powers… Or pray to thee Lord for strength. bessemeracademy.com The Rebel Weekly Page 2 Gamer's Corner: Metal Gear V- The Phantom Pain Shout-Outs By: Garrett Moore By: Tori Spain Well-known video game director Hideo Kojima and the controls are greatly modified for this purpose and his studio, Kojima Productions, are in development of include many ways to sneak and perform hand-to- Send a shout-out to friends, classmates, teachers, or coaches! the next entry in his MGS series, Metal Gear Solid V: hand combat. There's a box on top of the newspaper stand in the hallway. Guys, The Phantom Pain. Another big change is actor Kiefer Sutherland DO NOT forget to put your name or a name you would like to be First announced as simply The Phantom Pain at providing the voice for the main character, Big Boss. recognized as on your shout-out. Spike’s 2012 Video Game Awards, many were Fans were upset to learn David Hayter, the iconic (Ex. Tori Spain or vpain) anticipating a new game from a new studio. The video voice of the character and Solid Snake (the other star was very cryptic, but skeptics found the star of the trailer Susan to Chase- of the series) would not be returning to the role. (who is never clearly shown) to bear great resemblance I love you so much and I cannot wait to watch Ground Zeroes provides one main mission taking to a main character from the MGS series. Before long, place in a small Cuban military base; it acts as a you play against Lee Scott this Friday night. Kojima Productions revealed they were behind the prologue and sets up the story for The Phantom Pain. Love you! trailer and formally announced Metal Gear Solid V. Among the optional missions unlocked are a what- if story starring a previous character and another Bradly- which is a throwback to 1998’s Metal Gear Solid. Tpp Keep it gucci Lowell will be set in the Middle Eastern desert in an open- world setting, allowing players to travel between Macie- many bases and use vehicles, a first for the series. The Rachel, I hate you <3 full game also promises players to bridge the story between the earliest adventures of Big Boss and how Cody Ponder- he turns from hero to villain by the time of the first Shout out to Lowell and Zack my best buds. Metal Gear games. Pre Release trailers feature Ready for some college football and fishing. intriguing new characters and recognized ones in unexplored time periods to convey the series’ ROLL TIDE. SENIORS 2015! trademark political and philosophical stories The game was decided to be released in two parts: Ground Zeroes were released for PS3, PS4, Xbox Anonymous to Anna B.- Ground Zeroes and The Phantom Pain. Ground Zeroes is 360, and Xbox One on March 18, 2014. The Phantom short and inexpensive, serving to familiarize players and Imma beat you up! Pain is slated to release for these same systems Q4 fans to the many changes in the series.
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