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Elmira High School’s Student Publication The Falconer Volume 54 Issue 2 24936 Fir Grove Lane, Elmira, Oregon 97487 Nov. 17, 2017 Photo by K. Sam Inside this issue: Insights from an Exchange Student p. 4 Elmira’s Clubs p. 5, 7 Cross Country p. 9 Crossword p. 11 Page 2 Elmira High School November 20, 2017 The Falconer News Page 3 The Falconer Students of the Month: September The rise of “Superbugs” and how they affect communities staff By Leonardo Griffi n Andréa Griffi n, editor- Over the course of several years, process is accelerated by the but has a mortality rate of around antibiotics can save a life, but in-chief more bacteria have become re- overuse of antibiotics and medi- one-third of the confi rmed cases it’s important to see a doctor to Ian Connors, managing sistant to antibiotics creating cines or when the full dosage of as of 2016. properly diagnose a problem. Do photograper and editor “Superbugs”. These are simply antibiotics isn’t used, allowing It is important to prevent the not self-diagnose, no matter how Ethan Frolov, copy bacteria that have become resis- bacteria to survive and develop overuse of antibiotics and to use simple TV doctors make it seem. tant to certain antibiotics. The and immunity. medication with care. If you While antibiotics don’t cure vi- editor problem has only recently been Currently, in the US, over 47 have a viral infection, such as the ruses, vaccines can prevent them Falcon of the Leonardo Griffi n, ad Freshman Sophmore Junior Senior addressed by the FDA (Food and million unnecessary prescrip- common cold, get rest and drink The key to staying healthy is by manager Month Derek Anderson Kaitlin Cook Kyle Heine Denum Hanson Cody Rogers Drug Administration). If these tions are written by doctors, ac- water as a virus does not respond practicing proper hygiene, such Riley Chambers, photo new bacteria are left alone, sick- cording to the CDC (Center for to antibiotic treatment. There are as washing your hands with soap editor nesses that are only a minor in- Disease Control) records. There many ways to ease sicknesses and water, and taking showers Kyla Esselburn, reporter EHS Staff accolades and announcements convenience can become much are many diseases which require without the use of antibiotics that regularly. Linda Cline, reporter more dangerous. an antibiotic such as whooping have been proven to work. Some Makenzie Defoyd, re- From Mr. Carpenter: Thanks to Mr. Cooper and Mr. Burgess for the work and prep it takes to allow Antibiotic resistance is caused cough; E.coli, which is a com- proven remedies include: honey, porter/photographer our students to participate in the annual AP Debate! Also, congrats to the AP Juniors and Seniors who in bacteria when they mutate and mon bacteria that can cause which has antibacterial proper- Emma Maingot, re- participated in the debate. Nice job! Congrats to all the Fall Sport athletes who competed this fall. evolve into a new strain that is severe infections; or Elizabeth- ties that can help with colds, and Good luck to the basketball players and wrestlers this Winter season. capable of combating the medi- kingia, a common bacteria pres- crushed ice, which can soothe a porter cine. This doesn’t occur in many ent in the environment that can sore throat. Elva Zhao, reporter From Mr. Brands: Great job girls cross country team qualifying for the state meet!! Great job Kait- viruses, but it can happen. The cause illnesses on rare occasions, There are many times when lyn Cook fi nishing in the top 10 at the state meets! From Mr. Cooper: A huge congratulation to the Juniors and Seniors who participated in the AP De- FEMA continues history of disaster relief in U.S. bate! Your thoughtful discussion and civilized engagement was very much appreciated at this moment By Leonardo Griffi n Editorial in history. The Federal Emergency Man- assistance can be submitted by been approved and $1.6 million Human Services deployed over Policy From Mrs.Kappeler: Mark your calendars for the EHS Winter Concert on Wednesday, 12/6! Band, agement Agency (FEMA) is homeowners excluding damages has been sent to individuals and 1,000 trained personnel , along Falcon Choir, and Chamber Choir will perform in the auxiliary gym at 7pm. Admission is free. a sub-agency of the US De- which have been covered by in- households. with medical equipment, to help, The Falconer is a monthly partment of Homeland Secu- surance. Small-business own- During the 2017 hurricane sea- and many more charitable and news magazine produc- rity which oversees disaster re- ers have to apply with the Small son, FEMA was praised by citi- federal agencies assisted with aid Para Señorita Snider: Muchas gracias por toda la ayuda de mis tres asistentes. Sydney Greene, Elle sponses. FEMA’s mission is to Business Administration and zens and offi cials alike for their and reconstruction during and af- tion. All opinions and Russell y Brontae Sodeman. ¡Ustedes son las mejores! “support our citizens and fi rst can receive a loan for damages response to the disaster. More ter the hurricane. letters are the personal responders to ensure that as a na- not covered by insurance. After people applied for assistance FEMA has a long history of viewpoints of the writ- tion we work together to build, FEMA receives an application breaking the record for disaster helping citizens recover after di- ers and do not necessarily Cover photo caption sustain and improve our capabil- they send an inspector to ensure assistance applications, and more sasters, and it will continue for refl ect the opinions of the Can you fi nd The Falcon in this ity to prepare for, protect against, the claims and the extent of the than $1.5 billion was paid to the the foreseeable future. Though administration. All content Find the falcon hidden within contest! respond to, recover from and damages are true. If you pass applicants. Over 87,000 fl ood in- there are many comments to be decisions are made by the Caption contest winner for last issue: mitigate all hazards.” This means the inspection, they send a letter, surance claims were fi led, help- made about them, good and bad, the paper! If you fi nd the Fal- editors, who are students Shelby LaBlue, “Hey, while you’re that in the event of a disaster detailing how the money can be ing those affected get back on their mission hasn’t changed on staff, and the advisor. con, put you name on a piec on your phone can you look up they will send and distribute aid spent, accompanied by a check their feet and fi x their homes. since their founding. For more The content within the pa- of paper and give it to Mr. how to grow hair?” Shelby won a to citizens. or a deposit into your banking The U.S. Coast Guard took ac- information on FEMA, their per in no way refl ects the Burgess, you will be entered gift certifi cate for the coffee cart. FEMA was created during the account. tion as well, rescuing many records, and their history, visit Carter administration, by execu- FEMA has been criticized for people and pets from the fl ood their website at FEMA.gov. offi cial policy of Elmira in a drawing for a Coffee Cart tive order on Apr. 1, 1979. The not responding well during Hur- zones. The Dept. of Health and High School. Letters to gift certifi cate. Good luck, it Robert T. Stafford Disaster Re- ricane Katrina. This was blamed the editor are welcomed; will be harder this time. lief and Emergency Assistance on a lack of planning and re- however, they must be Act offi cially sanctioned the task sources, as well as confusion signed and screened of coordinating relief efforts. between offi cials regarding their by the editorial board. Congratulations to Also, it created the system where roles. A report written by the De- Angel Parker, for by the president can declare a partment of Homeland Security’s Letters to the editor can be fi nding the Falcon disaster and aid (physical or fi - Inspector General at the time, subbmitted to Mr. Burgess in the last issue! It nancial) is given through FEMA. Richard Skinner, assures us that or by email to sburgess@ was on the tee-shirt This system provides an orderly FEMA’s response was improved, fernridge.k12.or.us of one of the Japa- means of assistance to those af- and problems were resolved. nese visiting Or- Come up with your own caption for the fected. There are many other leg- FEMA has also recently re- cover photo of The Falconer and submit them islative measures which regulate sponded to Hurricane Irma in egon and EHS last to Mr. Burgess or a member of the Falconer summer. staff and we will publish our favorites in the the power given to FEMA during Puerto Rico, a U.S. territory in next issue. All captions must be appropriate in disasters. the Caribbean Sea. Approxi- order to be published. An application for government mately 699 applications have Page 4 Features November 13, 2017 The Falconer Features Page 5 Key Club members volunteer, raise money for Elmira student spends enriching exchange year in Germany The Falconer staff Photo and story by Ian Connors variety of purposes wins 3rd place at Fall Each year, EHS students meet gendherberge, German for youth exchange students from all over hostel, directly on the banks of Story by Emma Maingot and photos and captions by Ian Connors Press Day the world.