Carson Chronicle
Editor: Andrew McLaughlin
Volume 22, Issue 4 Three Unique Places to Visit This Summer Summer 2018 By: Andrew McLaughlin so much more to of- are places that your Kennywood. Special points of in- fer than these typical whole family will love terest: The Zoo. Phipps Con- tourist attractions. and will most likely Student Council Elections servatory. Everyone’s There are places in find memorable for – May 25th been to these places; Pittsburgh that are years to come. Memorial Day– May 28th everyone historic, sig- Sports Assembly– June 8th knows them. nificant, and Conneaut Lake They are sometimes Last Day of School– June 13th staples of just downright Park Flag Day– June 14th our sum- wacky and fun. Conneaut Lake Fathers’ Day– June 17th mers, places that In this article I will Park is the little park have been ingrained in be spotlighting three that can. Located us for as long as we places that are hid- about a hour and a Inside this issue: can remember. They den treasures in and half north of Pitts- are very enjoyable, near Pittsburgh that burgh, Conneaut has Book Reviews 2 but Pittsburgh and its will put a unique spin survived multiple Summer Plans 3 surrounding area have on your summer. They (Continued on page 3)
8th Gr. Holocaust 4
Dragon Teeth TSA States 4-5
Social Media 6 By: Shu the Midwest dur- Marsh and Mr. CMS Elections 6 ‘Dragon Teeth,’ ing the 1800’s. Cope’s rivalry and written by the ever It is a their journey CMS Dance Pics 7 amazing Michael Crich- work of fiction, west is document- but based on some real ed truth, the main char- ton (may he rest In Fun Page! 8 Peace), is an amazing happenings in the acter, William Johnson, book that takes place in 1800’s. While Professor (Continued on page 2) “Warcross” - A Book Review
teen-read. By: Shu The main character is an “Warcross,” written by eighteen year old girl who is a the interstellar author Marie Lu, bounty hunter and a hacker. is a science fiction book and one of the best reads to date. An The book ensnares you in amazing way to describe this a world of fiction that makes work is the kind of book that you wish you were there. From makes you like science fiction rags to riches, the protagonist- whether or not you liked it be- Emika Chen, will hold your heart fore. until the ending cliffhanger. The setting takes place in I will definitely be read- the near future and contains pop ing the next book in a series. culture references like League Young or old, you will love this of Legends, making it a good book.
“The Odyssey” - A Book Review remote island by a goddess named Calypso. The main plot By: Shu knowledge of Greek gods, revolves around an argument be- “The Odyssey” is heroes, places, and mon- tween two gods, Pallas Athena, arguable one of the sters is helpful, but not and Poseidon, about the hero best known books of all needed. If you have ever Odysseus. It is a story of adven- time. It is an Ancient read the Percy Jackson ture, peril, and a couple that Greek Epic written books, then this book will have been apart for 20 years. about the well known interest you. The book contains much adven- character in Greek my- The book begins ture and peril, and is a rapturous thology, Odysseus. Prior with a man trapped on a read for any.
Michael Crichton
(Continued from page 1) today. Although things take a view on life in the Midwest. If turn when Dr. Marsh abandons you like the historic setting of is a work of fiction, as are other William while he is sleeping be- ‘Dragon Teeth,’ then there is things. cause Marsh suspects he is much more you can read on the The story tells of William working for his arch rival, Mr. subject. One of the best Johnson as he travels west with Edward Drinker Cope. sources being “The Life of a the Yale professor Dr. Marsh on ‘Dragon Teeth’ is a re- Fossil Hunter’ by Charles Stern- a bet of 1,000 dollars, which markable book that is a good berg” (nonfiction). would be roughly 19,000 dollars read, but also gives an amazing
Page 2 Carson Chronicle ... Included in this project is a lav- ish indoor swimming pool with a (Continued from page 1) years, a major renovation in waterfall, secret passages, and 2010 got the attraction operat- even a faux cave system. Not fires, a sheriff’s sale, low at- ing again, and it still thrills rid- happy with simply this, he then tendance, and even a com- ers today. More recent notable decides to fill the mansion with additions included the Devil’s plete auction of its contents. automatic music machines of Den dark ride in the 1960s and Opened in 1892 as Exposition every Splash City Water Park on the type Park in the 1980s. imagi- shores of Con- Conneaut has nable: neaut Lake, the pushed through music largest natural hard times in the boxes, band organs, and player lake in Pennsylva- past decades, with pianos. After his death, the mil- nia, the park en- an auction in the lionaire opened his pride and joy joyed steady 1990s, fires that to the public, who now come and growth through the early destroyed major buildings in tour the elaborate house. 20th century, adding such at- 2008 and 2013, and complete This might sound like closures in 2007 and 2008. But tractions as a carousel, which something out of a fairy tale, every time, the park has pushed still operates today, and a but it instead resides right in through, and, with profits being ride known as the Tumble Bug. our own backyard! The Bay- made the past couple years, to- This unique, undulating ride, ernhof Music Museum is housed day stands with its vintage rides along with Kennywood’s Turtle, in the former mansion of Charles as an excellent example of the remain as the only two Tumble Brown, a local millionaire who community amuse- Bugs in operation worldwide. It gained his fortune ment parks of is ironic that out of the whole through the manufac- years past. world, the last two remaining of ture of gas lamps. The park this once-common ride can be In the late can be made a found 1900s, he achieved a full-day outing less dream by building an with a visit to the than two extremely unique man- adjacent beach, lake, and town. hours sion overlooking Pittsburgh and The park has great prices too, apart! stuffing it with rare music ma- with $5 ride-all-day passes Con- chines. After his death, the available every second Sunday of neaut’s mansion was opened for tours, the month. flagship attraction debuted in and today features self-playing 1938, a classic roller coaster Bayernhof Music pianos, banjos, and violins (yes, violins!), a musical chair (it liter- called the Blue Streak. With a Museum length of nearly 3000 feet and a ally plays music when sat on) and Imagine this: Hanging on 78 foot height, the Blue Streak a house filled with antiques and a bluff overlooking a river, an was groundbreaking at its open- unique architectural details (i.e. eccentric millionaire builds a ing. Although the ride had been caves!) that won’t soon be for- huge mansion themed to Bavaria. (Continued on page 5) closed periodically in recent
Volume 22, Issue 4 Page 3 8th Grade Holocaust Free Verse Poems
By: Sarah Machine, Emma Scott, & By: Emmaly McLusky, Jessica Li, Alex By: Lexi, Laura, Katie, and Sofia Anna Bansemer Golla, Zena Lang
Resistance Will Win From Music to Money Resistance
outcast turned hero From hiding to violence The food will hide us risked life for many people Our Music will blind you resistance will win Resistance and rebellion Our shovels will hit you bring sacrifice Our strength will defeat you
his strength will flourish No Weapons, just courage Sisters collide to create he will not let them parish We lost each other distracting music resistance will win My words will save you
We will over come your power Brothers divide to conquer his brother was evil what they believe in used family name to save Resistance resistance will win Husband makes the ultimate sacrifice to save his wife
Jew disguised for his kind
Differences become equal
CMS Sends 13 to TSA State Competition against 55 or more individuals or teams at the state level. These By: Mrs. Smoller 2,300 High School and Middle kids did a GREAT job of repre- 13 CMS stu- School students filled the senting our school. They were dents in 6-8 grade confines of Seven Springs professional, responsible and attended our annual to compete in numerous respectful throughout the en- TSA State Confer- STEM related events. Of tire conference, and I could not ence at Seven the 13 students from CMS be more proud of our their ac- Springs Mountain that attended, 10 stu- complishments! This is yet an- Resort. This year’s dents have placed in the other event that showcases the conference was one Top 10 in the state of amazing students that we are of the largest turn- Pennsylvania in their event privileged to have at CMS! outs in its 40 years (s). Keep in mind, many of of existence! Approximately these students competed (Continued on page 5)
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(Continued from page 3) tivity. Color is everywhere, from murals to everyday gotten. Not heavily publicized, objects; impromptu sculp- the house is only open for tures and other artistic scheduled guided tours, which creations are scattered can be made by visiting their throughout the grounds. website at bayernhofmuse- Beyond Randyland, Randy um.com. has also established com- munity gardens and helped turn made, from museums of bicycles, Randyland the North Side into a vibrant photography, and postnatural community once again. Randy- history, to tributes to Pitts- Disappointed land, located in the burgh celebrities such as Fred at the decay- Mexican War Streets, is Rogers and Andy Warhol. Close ing environ- open just about every by is the steepest street in ment he was day and is free and open America and the world’s largest seeing to the public. You will be teapot! I have found the website around him amazed of how an roadsideamerica.com especially on Pitts- artist’s will to make the helpful in identifying offbeat burgh’s world a better place can tourist attractions. So remem- North Side, Randy Gilson decid- have such tangible results. ber, next time you’re about to ed to make a change. A BIG head out to the Aviary for the change. He bought a run-down As you can see, there’s more to hundredth time, think again and building and surrounding lots and Pittsburgh than appears to the consider one of the Pittsburgh transformed them into an eye. And these three attractions area’s seldom-seen attractions! artist’s dream fueled by a can- are only the beginning. There do spirit and a passion for posi- are many more discoveries to be
TSA States...
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Tech Bowl System Control Technology 7th Place Satvik Palagani Derek Hufnagle 7th Place Pat Lucas Nakul Solai Nakul Solai Jackson Stone Pradyun Solai Seys Walker Seys Walker 4th Place Marc Sostmann
VEX IQ Ringmaster Noah Sostmann 8th Place Derek Hufnagle 1st Place Nolan Adrian 4th Place Satvik Palagani Marc Sostmann Pradyun Solai Noah Sostmann
Volume 22, Issue 4 Page 5 The Impact of Social Media
By: Charlotte Schreiber and Ivana games and social platforms one statement he claims, “I did- Yoder over several years has been n’t do it for views. I get views.” growing. YouTube suspend- YouTube. Instagram. In 2014, the ed advertisement Snapchat. Twitter. Around 81% top YouTuber on Logan’s videos of the population of the United made $4.9 million after the inci- States have a social network unboxing toys. dent. These ex- profile. According to estimates, Famous YouTuber amples show how the number of worldwide social Logan Paul is es- the internet can media users has grown 2.34 bil- timated to make nearly $15 show impact on the world we live lion and is expected to reach million a year. in today. around 2.95 billion by 2020. But with great populari- The platforms that are A majority of ty comes great respon- shown to kids, teens, and adults the people have seen, sibility. Recently, Lo- on social media have a variety of heard, or talked about gan Paul was under fire options. In conclusion, when us- apps used to share for filming a man who ing social media, users should be ideas and posts re- had died in a Japanese using it to spread ideas and garding their lives. forest. After receiving share their posts. The amount of online backlash for the video, Logan released an apology. In
Cast Your Ballot! win. Each position has many re- Your vote counts! Vote
By: Anonymous sponsibilities including being a for who has the best ideas for major leader of the school who the school, not who is the most
students and even some staff funny or entertaining to watch. Carson, the race is on. members look up to. Make sure that they have ideas Carson students will have the Students running are to improve the school. Voting will opportunity to vote on new having their campaign the week take place Friday, May 25, via school officers! The of May 21-24. Candidates Google Form. spots up for election are will recite their speeches This election conven- President, Vice Presi- live in the morning of May tion this year is going to be dent, Treasurer, Secre- 24 in front of only 6th and great! Carson has two or three tary, and Publicity Direc- 7th grade students. Each people running for each position. tor. candidate will have pre- Remember: be respectful during Students running for pared a 3-5 minute speech claim- speeches and students’ cam- these positions have worked ex- ing why they would be the best paign. It takes bravery to talk in tremely hard for this moment, option for the job. front of two thirds of the and have a tremendous desire to school!
Page 6 Carson Chronicle 8th Grade Dance Is a HUGE Success!
By: Staff The 8th grade dance was a HUGE success. Many thanks go out to the CMS staff members who helped out as well as the Student Council officers for making sure this dance happens. From glow in the dark dancing, to the ice truck, to corn hole, to food, and laughs everywhere you turned, this dance will go down as one of the best that Carson has ev- er hosted!
Volume 22, Issue 4 Page 7 Across 2. protect your eyes 6. special seat for the sun Down 1. it shines a lot in summer 7. two-piece swimsuit 3. protects your skin 8. along the sea 4. popular summer sport 11. eaten a lot in summer 5. children make castles with this 12. your skin goes brown 9. open shoes 10. place for swimming and water sports
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