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Edition #2 Index Jacket Night Page 2: By: Emily Lacourse *Healthy Lunches Many teenagers in banners for the gym, and most receiving their jacket. play sports just to get a jacket, *The Thanksgiving Game high school would love to importantly, the varsity This is an opportunity for kids to it’s a nice reward.” Page 3: participate in sports, but not jackets. reflect on all their hard work and Along with the everyone has the skill and “The Attleboro the jacket is something to prove students enjoying the night, the Freshmen vs. Sopho- * determination to become a Varsity Booster Club wants to that they accomplished their parents did too. “I spent a lot more Rally varsity athlete. acknowledge the goals,” said Houle. of time and money on my Page 4: Not only does a accomplishments of all Eighty sophomore, daughter to play sports. She’s student athlete have to have the deserving athletes, and if the junior, and senior student spent many hours practicing to *9th/10th Spirit Rally ability to play varsity sports but students had to buy their own athletes received their jackets. “I become better and I think the pictures they also have to have the jackets, some might not be was happy to get my jacket. It jacket is a nice reward. She will grades, sportsmanship and able to afford one. really pays off to work hard in wear the jacket with pride,” said Page 5: class to represent Attleboro Traditionally, we have always sports and be persistent in Attleboro parent Mrs. Deborah *Seniors vs. Juniors Rally High School. given the jackets without working as a team,” said field Lacourse. Page 6: On Dec. 5, AHS invited requiring any financial hockey player Akuba Badoe (12). All together, Jacket parents and student-athletes contribution by the athletes or Agreeing with Badoe Night was a success and it had *What Teens Want for who participated in fall varsity their families,” said Secretary was Beth Clifton (10), who said, a positive affect on everyone. Christmas sports to the Bray Auditorium Steven Oliver. “I worked hard all my life to make The next Jacket Night will be *Black Friday to reward them for their The students are the varsity soccer team and I after Winter Sports. It will be achievements during fall sports very thankful for the donations finally did it. Although I don’t heralded in the morning Christmas Spirit * with a varsity jacket. made by the Booster Club. “I announcements. Page 7: The fall sports consist want to thank everyone who of football, volleyball, golf, field takes a part in the Booster See full list of students who recieved jackets *What Not to Give hockey, football, boys and girls Club and everything they do Page 2 *New Year’s Resolutions soccer, and cheerleading. for our school. I love my jacket Page 8: “The Varsity Jacket is and I’m glad I got it,” said an achievement for student football player Tim Walsh (10). *Breaking Dawn Part I athletes that they feel pride for The students are *iPhone vs. Droid earning. I know I was proud encouraged to dress up for Page 9: when I earned mine back in the this occasion because they are day,” said girls varsity soccer called up on stage to receive *Dance Drama coach Mr. Steve Santos. their jacket from the Booster Heist Society The Attleboro Booster Club President Erin Croteau, * Karen Whitney Club allows volunteers to help and then they are Page 10: work the concession stands and congratulated by their *We The Kings sells programs to fundraise so coaches and Athletic Director they can donate senior Mr. Mark Houle. *Tougas Farm scholarships, championship “I like that everyone Students receiving their jackets *Fear Factor was proud and smiling after Page 11: McGuire, Brandon Hem, Kurtis Kelsea Leblanc earning 2 extra *The Price of Driving Parker, Malique Clark, Dipo points for the team, but the *Ke$ha Olaogun, and Jake Mulcahy. seniors didn’t let the juniors’ Page 12: Chris Walsh, Brandon Mooney, shining moment last too long. Chad Vignoni, JJ Jolaoso, and Shortly after the juniors’ *Perks of Makeup Ryan Howe coached the senior touchdown, Caitlin Murray *Hair Do’s and Don’t’s girls. scored one for the seniors. Both teams had about However, the junior *Litter of Six eight practices to prepare for the team wasn’t giving up their Page 13: game. Students, family and victory that easily, as safety teachers gathered to cheer on Emily Lacourse stopped the 2- *Super Bowl Snacks their teams, along with referees point conversion. With juniors *No more Honors Classes Mr. Kelley and Mr. Riley. holding onto the lead, the first Page 14: Under the lights of the half came to a close. football field, the girls had the As the second half *Vera Bradley
Taylor Larson Taylor chance to show everyone that started up, the hostility didn’t *Setting Personal Goals Both teams look on as the play begins they too could play football as cease. “The game was the game began, with juniors in ridiculous. Everyone played possession first. From the first hard,” said senior player Jadali Powderpuff 2011 minute of the game, both teams Burgess. By: Taylor Larson played fiercely. “I think that the The rivalry between the juniors played extremely well Powderpuff football seniors who already had a grades was prominent, as girls and I really liked the games have become an annual jersey from the previous year. from both sides played like they aggression. We went out there tradition at high schools across Any money made from were in the Super Bowl, without and did our thing,” said junior Attleboro High School the country since their origin in admissions supported the holding back. Penalties were coach Drew McGuire. 100 Rathbun Willard 1945. The senior girls take on the seniors and concessions went called on both sides, and before Multiple players were Drive junior girls in a game of flag to the junior class. the first half was over, one junior also injured throughout the Attleboro, MA 02703 football to raise money for both Football players had been thrown out of the game game, from ankle injuries to Phone: 508-222-5150 classes. This year on Nov. 20, from their respective grades Fax: 508-223-1579 for unnecessary roughness. As concussions. “I was hit in the the junior team took the victory. Web Address:
After the halftime show, Attleboro scored their only touchdown from running back Malique Clark and the PAT (point after touchdown) was made by kicker Tim Walsh. During fourth quarter, the score was 7-7 and the crowd roared with excitement. The fourth quarter came to an end as, NAHS scored another touchdown to make the final score 14-7. The Ben McAndrews Attleboro fansshook their Healthy lunch? heads, knowing that Attleboro had been defeated once again.
Courtney Dixon Not only was the loss Attleboro and North Attleboro of the game a painful pinch, but Healthy Lunches for the seniors on the team, it football teams take the field By: Ben McAndrews was more of a heartbreak. “Up until the first kickoff, I was running through New lunches at lunch.” Rivals Once Again all the memories of all four Attleboro High School are Because the lunches years playing with my senior changing the way students eat. are healthier does that mean The Thanksgiving Game teammates; I was trying to Lunches are healthier than ever, that they have to cost more? “I By: Courtney Dixon prepare myself to have the best the lunches are using better would rather have the lunches last game,” said quarterback ingredients like more whole less healthy and less expensive The two rival teams, Attleboro resident Chrissy Chris Walsh (12), holding back wheat products and less fatty than healthier and more Attleboro versus North Wade. a tear. foods. expensive,” said Zach Larkin Attleboro, hit the field once Another Attleboro Though it’s just a Recently the school (10). more as Turkey Day came to an resident and football mom, Lisa game, it can be more than that has switched to Whitsons Food When you buy a end. The first minute in, an Friedlander, said, “It’s all town for the football players: a Company. Mrs. Fox, a school lunch you receive a protein interception was made by pride.” brotherhood, a close lunch lady said, “I think they choice, fresh vegetable choice, safety Tyler Lindsey of As half time rolled friendship, a family. are better quality than the other fruit choice, and a choice of Attleboro. around, North Attleboro lead 7- “It’s just a game, but I company, there’s more of a bread. Lindsey explained his 0. The halftime show consisted think it gives a feeling of variety.” Foods that are thoughts about that of both bands performing. The togetherness, especially when James Purrier (10) said, available daily are nachos and interception and said, “I was sounds that came from both we win,” said North Attleboro “The food is good; I like how chicken or beef fajitas, very excited because it was our bands were superior. The color resident Bob Clarkson, with a we can get a salad every day.” hamburgers, cheeseburgers, first planned defense and North guard was right on cue and the chuckle. The students are surprised at turkey burgers and veggie had the ball.” Although, majorettes were perfect. North Attleboro and how a healthy lunch can taste. burgers. In the second floor Attleboro had a great defense, “They definitely got Attleboro are neighbors with The school is taking a cafeteria students can choose it just wasn’t enough to “take better this year; I can tell,” said an ongoing rivalry on the field. completely new approach to what they want to put on a Hilda home.” Attleboro resident, Tim Benson. creating food that teens will sandwich, including turkey, Attleboro fans from all enjoy, by offering healthier salami, roast beef, four cheese generations showed up to cheer options so students all can choices, and five bread choices. on Big Blue. “I’m an alumni and make healthy choices. If students keep I still cheer for my home team. Brandon Clark (10) buying lunches then it will help Once an Attleboro fan, always said, “They are a lot better than them make healthier choices in an Attleboro fan,” Jill Robillard they used to be.” the future by showing them all said, with a smile. The only thing that of the good choices that they The rivalry has been the students don’t like about could make. If the school around for 90 years, since 1921. the lunches is the price. In 2009 continues to provide healthier Fans have their own definitions the lunches cost $2.25, now the food, it may guide students to of that intense rivalry. “It’s lunches cost $2.75. Andrew make healthier food choices out World War Three,” said Kaitlyn Carello (10) said, “I get $3 for of school. The lunches are great Dunphy (11). lunch every day and I used to for the school, and the “It makes the turkey Courtney Dixon be able to get lunch and then a students enjoy them. taste better when we win,” said The teams face off, ending in a 14-7 score snack, but now I can only afford
“Powderpuff” Student Athletes Who Received Jackets Continued from front page Girls Soccer Volleyball Perry, Shawn Rohen, Sophomores: Megan Cassidy, Juniors: Julie Costello, Raymond Russas, Corey said] gave me a my friends playing I was more Elizabeth Clifton, Chelsea Samantha Guinan, Madison Simao and Peter Walsh concussion. I feel like everyone into the game. The juniors Ferreira Chelsea Ferreira, Kacey Houle, Jessie Levis, Kelsey Cheerleading played rough,” said senior winning only added to the fun,” Jolly and Brianna LaPlume Shepard, Korialis Torres and Sophomores: Lindsey Danielle Paquin. said spectator Abby Oliver (11). Juniors: Emily Lacourse and Laura Vincent Campion, Shannon Harris, Throughout the “Even though the Emma Szczesny Football Melissa Holbrook and second half of the game, the game was rough, I had a lot of Seniors: Martha Durex and Sophomores: Ryan Bowen, Shannon Ryder junior team held onto their 2 fun playing with my friends,” Amanda Eddy Thomas Burns, Andrew Carello, Juniors: Casandra Ferreira, point lead, the final score was said Allison Standley (11). Boys Soccer David Duquette, Cody Madisyn Lozanski and Caitlin 8-6. Sophomores: Max Fokin and DeOliveira, Luke Morrison, Neathery Even with Eoin Grimes Brandon Pleas, Shawn Seniors: Ariana Faison and the tension between Junior: Colton Davis Reardon, and Tim Walsh Danielle Messere the grades, the fans Seniors: Joshua Benoit, Steven Juniors: Brandon Aronne, Field Hockey stayed devoted, Cataldo, Jordan Gale, Joshua Kevin Lamond, Andrew Sophomores: Alexa Harvey, becoming deeply Guinan, Robinson Mendez, and Maguire, Cotey Martinez, Allison Kane, Amy Millhollin, involved in the game Nicholas Roderick Oladipo Olaogun, and Kurtis and Alanis Tirabassi as well. “It was very Golf Parker Juniors: Shannon Bambery, warm out for Nov., Sophomores: Kevin Patton Jr., Seniors: Zachary Chicoine, Hannah Fontaine, Jessica which made the game Zachary St. Pierre, and Micheal Cronin, Ethan Texieira, Kirsten Terrien, , even more enjoyable. Anthony Viera lV Fontaine, Gage Killion, Craig Jillian Tully and Samantha I like football games
Emily Mayer Juniors: Anthony Bement and Lussier, Jake Mckinnon, Evan Whitney in general, but with all Ryan Holske, Mercier, Jason Moehle, Ricky Senior: Akuba Badoe Senior team Or, Micheal Paquette, Reed 32 2 Edition 2 SPIRIT December 2011 Freshman and Sophomore Spirit-Rally 2011 Every year, two By: Allie Gamache and Sophia El-Masri Sophomores won again and days before Thanksgiving, their score the students of AHS look With one win in the high spirited, loud chants but were made, pie eating, shaking stood at six. forward to the annual Spirit penny war, the sophomores the freshmen were less than ping-pong balls out of a box, Then it was the girl’s Rally. were already ahead before enthusiastic. and apple picking. The turn at dodge ball. When the On Nov. 22, 2011 beginning the other eight The first event was sophomores won every event whistle blew, both sides ran during second block, the events. the obstacle course, which in this, pulling their score up to to line, and grabbed the balls, freshmen and sophomores The chants began the consisted of spinning around a two points. which were divided evenly battled each other to see second each class entered the bat 10 times and shooting a The second event was between the grades. The which class would prevail. gym. Sophomores entered with basketball until three shots the girl’s tug-of-war. The teams sophomore girls started are divided by grade and dominating, but then the have the same weight, so freshmen had a quick come although the back, eliminating some of the sophomores had eight sophomores, but the people competing, the sophomores weren’t going to freshman had seven. The break their streak and picked extra person was an up the pace, snatching up advantage to the another win, to make the sophomores, who, with score seven. one big tug, defeated the The seventh event freshmen once again, was jousting. New to the bringing their score up Spirit Rally, it was anyone’s to three. game since no one had any It was the boys’ turn prior experience. Each grade to compete in the tug-of- was given two chances to war. Could the knock the other player off the sophomore boys do balance beam using a what the girls had? The cushioned stick. With two sophomores again had wins it gave the freshmen the advantage by their first point, and raised having eight boys, while their spirits going into the the freshman only had final event. six. It was a repeat of the The last event was Enthusiasm girl’s, as the boys, with hula-hooping – also new to one big tug, also the Spirit Rally. Two defeated the freshmen sophomores competed bringing the score to against two freshmen. four. As they began, the The fourth event was event seemed to go on for musical chairs. With the ages until one sophomore off beat song, “Dynamite” by dropped her hula-hoop. They Taio Cruz, it was less than switched it up a little by entertaining for both grades. adding a second hula-hoop The event started off, as usual, and suddenly the game with people being elimated and changed, when the remaining chairs taken away. When it sophomore dropped her came down to one chair, the hoops along with one of the freshmen hoped to become two freshmen. Freshmen won lucky since it was one the last event with a score of sophomore against one two ending the day at freshman. When the music sophomores seven and stopped the sophomores, yet freshmen two. again, had another win, Although the bringing their score to five. sophomores dominated the The fifth event was day, the freshmen ended with the boy’s dodge ball. When the a bang. bell rang, the eight sophomore boys ran to the middle line and grabbed every ball in sight. With amazing teamwork, they each took out one player from the freshman side. Competing
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3 “My favorite part of pep rally was the rivalry between the freshmen and the sophomores. I love being competitive and smoking the freshmen was such a good feeling. All the chanting and togetherness the sophomores had, I think, is one of the reasons we won. My favorite event this year was the girl’s dodge ball because I participated in it and we won. Sophomores won seven of the nine events.” - Alanis Tirabassi
“The best part of the spirit rally was the boy’s dodgeball event because I participated in it. I was in the One FAN Dodgeball Tournament & my team won, so it continued over to the Spirit Rally dodgeball game. It was most exciting because boys have great arms and can throw & run quickly. For me, it makes the game much more interesting and fun. I love upbeat games and such and the Spirit Rally is an upbeat event along with dodgeball; it fits the Spirit Rally rally well.” - Tim Walsh
“During the Spirit Rally, once the “The best part about the Spirit Rally was sophomores entered the gym, cheering for my class, which is the class of everyone could feel the intensity. 2014. For example, in the obstacle course There were many various and when the student made a free throw, interesting events that we competed everybody screamed in excitement. It in. Personally, I liked the obstacle sounded like I was at a Celtics’ game. course; it involved various challenges Everybody was hyped up. This is one of my and everyone showing off various favorite school events. The school should try skills. The jousting was also good but to have a Spirit Rally twice a year. It lets it should have been more than one students express themselves in every way.” - round. Overall the Zack Kuse Spirit Rally was ecstatic.” - Darvin Lopez 9th-10th!
“I liked the Spirit Rally because the sopho- mores destroyed the freshmen. I thought the competitions were interesting and fun to watch. The sophomores were really into it, but the freshmen seemed confused. It must All photos by Sophia El Masri &Alexandria Gamache have been because they didn’t know what to expect, being new to the school.” - Ben McAndrews
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All photoes by: Darvin Lopez and Zachary Kuse Seniors vs. Juniors Surprise Apple Bobbing Spirit Rally By: Zack Kuse and Darvin Lopez
Every Nov. before students leave for Thanksgiving break, AHS hosts the annual Spirit Rally held in the big gym for seniors to compete with juniors. The Sprit Rally consists of nine events, including: obstacle course, musical chairs, boys tug-of-war, girls tug- of-war, boys dodgeball, girls dodgeball, boys jousting, girls jousting, and last but not least, the harmonica battle. The obstacle course included free throw shooting, pie eating, bobbing for apples, and shaking ping pong balls Harmonica-off out of a box by wiggling the hips. The seniors took an early lead after making three free throws in a row. Musical chairs was also won by the seniors. In the end there was a senior and a junior left with one chair in the middle. After long intense seconds, the senior won the battle for the chair with the junior landing squarely on the floor. The Joust Both the boys’ and girls’ tug-of-war were exciting matches to witness. The battle was close, but the seniors came out on top once again. The jousting event for both boys and girls was the quickest event of the Spirit Rally. Both opponents charged into each other and Drum Line whomever could hold their balance on the beam won the event. The seniors came out victorious as the juniors landed on top of each other on the mat. The final event was the harmonica- off; it was the first time the school has tried this event. Senior Jeff DiCiaccio and junior Colton Davis faced off in the harmonica battle. They took turns playing for about five minutes, but then DiCiaccio took the show with his final turn. The seniors won all nine events.
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Mascot with Crowd !Spirit! 5 Edition 2 Happy Holidays December 2011 Heather Trask A few things teens are asking for this year: An iPhone, UGG boots, and a used car What I’d like for Christmas By: Heather Trask This Christmas, is it necessary to spend an outrageous amount of money to make a child smile? For teens, it appears to be. Technology, high end clothing, and other items are at the top of teens’ “Santa” lists for this holiday season. According to Gallup.com, the average American tends to spend at least $800 on Christmas presents every year; crazy right? Well this year, teens are asking for gifts with prices that stretch up to $2,500 (
These prices are high enough to give any parent a heart attack, but before saying no to any of these things keep in mind that Editor Note: For tips on what some of these items are either necessary or educationally beneficial for teens such as the phone, computer, and Kindle reader. not to give, see page 7 Christmas should be about family and friends, but this year is shedding big bucks the only way to make everyone happy? Secretary Mrs. Bosh Christmas Spirit: had a mixed opinion. “I went to the mall and got a lot of good Before and After deals. The crowds [of people] By: Jadali Burgess weren’t bad at all. But there are three stores that I never go to. I Before others happy. I never really look for anything in return, that’s never go to Walmart, Best Buy “The best way to selfish,” said Ruby Courchesne. or Target because the patrons spread Christmas cheer is (12). are crazy,” she said singing loud for all to hear,” Many people have Others didn’t think that said a group of senior boys similar thoughts about all the pushing and shoving to quoting the movie Elf. Christmas, just like Ollie Gemba buy items was worth it. Grace The holiday spirit was Jamie Johnson (10), “I love Christmas! All Mathew of Wrentham, Mass. present the week before families come together on Johnson’s items bought during Black Friday went to the Wrentham Outlets at Christmas and the students of Christmas. I love the Christmas 4 a.m., in an effort to buy luggage Attleboro High seemed to be spirit.” for her future trip to Singapore. very enthused about the Worth The Wait? Some people aren’t as “There were so many people holidays. enthused about Christmas as By: Jamie Johnson pushing and shoving me into the “Some people are Courchesne and Gemba. wall to find their stuff, so it took forgetting what Christmas is Black Friday, “The place was “Stress. Christmas is me forever to actually buy the really about. Yes, it is about otherwise known as the busiest packed, but I was able to get a stress,” said Kelsey Feyler (11). suitcases. It was terrible,” she celebrating the birth of Jesus shopping day of the year, parking spot at the very front, “Christmas shopping said. Christ, but it is also about traditionally begins the so it was so much easier for is a hassle as well as worrying Miriam Thomas of spending time with family, Christmas shopping season. me. I could buy stuff and carry about others reactions to Waltham, Mass. agreed with giving, and being thankful for Shoppers flock into stores for it to the car, and then go back presents,” said Ryan De Rose Grace. “I was walking towards what you have,” said Sharlamar the multiple discounts and to shopping. The sales were so (12). the entrance, and this car went Hardin (12). sales offered only on that day, worth it. I went to the coach “Christmas is about speeding down the road, just to Other people are just to buy that perfect gift at a store and the bags that were giving and being happy. You get a parking spot near the front. excited about Christmas for low price. originally $200, were $100!” should give to make others I almost got run over!” she said. another reason, receiving For many years, said Johnson. happy. And if you receive it’s a Hannah Almeida (9) presents. shops opened at 6 a.m., on Liz Wilson of nice feeling. Just to know that wasn’t shopping, but helping “Honestly, Christmas Friday. This was taken to a new Attleboro, Mass. went to the people care about you. out on Friday at Target with her means a lot to me. You get gifts, extreme in 2011, where several Wrentham Outlets as well. She Christmas is a holiday of giving mom, so she spent her time and without giving you stores including Target, agreed that Black Friday was organizing shelves and clothing Macy’s, and Best Buy, opened worth the wait. “If it weren’t wouldn’t get. No one would be racks. She said she saw a huge as happy,” said Thomas Belin See “Christmas Spirit” at one minute past midnight. for Black Friday, I would crowd of people lined up at the Continued on page 7 People waited in line for hours, literally be bankrupt right now. (9). front entrance as early as 7 p.m. “I hate Christmas. just to buy their discounted I’m still a college student, and on the day before. “Target items. Black Friday expanded I have so many loans to pay… You have to spend so much actually had to let a couple of money. It turned into a holiday online as well, taking on the I spent like $1,000, when I people in early because it was name Cyber Monday. should have spent around based on money and I hate so crowded outside. Employees that,” said Blake Dion (11). So now the question $2,500,” she said. had to come in by the back is to shoppers, was it worth the Alysha Cummings Advertisers would entrance because the crowds have customers believe that wait and the hassle? (10) agreed with Johnson and wouldn’t let them by… it was Julie Johnson of Wilson. “The sales are Christmas is only about insane,” she said. receiving and buying presents, Attleboro, Mass. would say so. amazing, and if you wait until Next year, visit the At 3 a.m. on Nov. 25, she left later in the day, the traffic and and of course Santa Claus.. official ‘Black Friday website’ Nicole Dotzenrod
“Christmas is about Nicole Dotzenrod her house and headed to the lines aren’t bad at all,” she
reason why Christmases were What Not To Give “Christmas Spirit” happy. Continued from page 6 “Christmas was great. By: Victoria Lane My brother came home from the and love. Not presents and Marines; that was all I wanted,” Every year around the holidays, a package comes in the mail. I should know better, but I money,” said De Rose. said Jennise Morin (12). became excited anyway. I grab a knife and carefully cut the tape off the box. I move the packing The Christmas spirit is “I loved Christmas peanuts aside, my anticipation growing. past and a new year started, but and New Years’. I got to spend I see green and red gift paper, and my eyes widen. I rip into the package, and… knitted many people were caught up in time with my friends and family,” socks? With a matching knitted hat? It even has a pom-pom on the top. the stress of the holiday season. said Cassie Hayden (11). This is my reality every Christmas. Socks, hats, and foul-smelling perfume sets. These seem Christmas comes but once a “My Christmas was to be the go-to gifts every year. I put on a big smile, and call my family to say thanks and Merry year, and the joyfulness and great because I got to spend Christmas. true meaning of the season time with my family,” said My job is to educate all of you “re-gifters” to change your uncreative ways, and to give you should not be taken for granted. Danica Rocha (12). possible substitutes. After • Before Christmas Socks. SOCKS. Every single year I have socks in my stocking. I also receive Now that Christmas is most teens were more focused homemade knitted socks with a matching hat in the mail. I just wish socks would stop on Christmas. over, and 2012 is here, some on giving and receiving Try a scarf or accessories instead, or legit, anything besides socks. people’s attitudes changed • presents, but after Christmas Books. Some people enjoy reading, and like receiving books, but in my case, I’m about the New Year. Being with and the New Year, they talked super picky about my reading choices. So make sure you know what kind of books the person friends and family was a main you’re buying for prefers. If you don’t know of what they would like, try an Amazon.com girt card. about spending time with loved • Ugly clothes. Every year, I unwrap too-big jeans and ugly sweatshirts. This is ones, as the best present. common among teenagers with “hip” parents. Giftcards are a good alternative, but if you don’t know what stores they like, just buy the Visa “same as cash” gift cards. Teens love money more than anything. • Underwear. It’s just weird. Period. • Board games. It was cute when we were twelve, but I think once we’re pushing 18 it’s becoming a little tacky. Concert or movie tickets are a good alterative. • Bath & Body Works lotion/soap/perfume sets. These are so fun and cute, but I have so many of them that by the next December I still have leftovers. Try switching it up, re- gifting comes off as unoriginal and uninterested. Try make-up or arts and crafts stuff. Even though we’re growing up, we do like to act like a child again every once in a while. Don’t get me wrong, I love my family. Christmas means so much more to me than presents. It means togetherness and relaxation with the people you want to be with most. But parents and grandparents and whoever else buys for you this Christmas need to realize that some of the presents we’re opening year after year just don’t work. So to avoid that awkward moment when someone receives a gift they don’t like, consider this advice. We’re not twelve anymore, and creativity is key. Two people given “unusual” gifts at Christmas
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them and a third won’t make it have to wait for New Year’s to to the end of January (http:// change something,” said well.blogs.nytimes.com/2007/ Makayla Medeiros (11). 12/31/will-your-resolutions- It’s rare, but sometimes last-to-february/). people do follow through with “New Year’s their goals. “Two years ago, I resolutions are pointless told myself I would go to the because everyone makes goals gym three times a week before that they have motivation to do work and I followed through at the time, but lose motivation with it,” said Spanish teacher for quickly. I just don’t make Mr. David Seavey. them, so I won’t waste my time,” “I was told once it said Erin Woodhead (11). takes 30 days to create a good Some things that make habit. To help create a habit it goals easier to achieve are they may be easier to find a friend Emily Lacourse need to be specific and with the same goal and achieve A student with her resolution measurable with a specific end. the goal with them,” said A well known resolution is, “I Seavey. want to lose weight,” which New Year’s Resolutions isn’t specific at all. Saying, “I By: Emily Lacourse want to lose ten pounds by March 15,” is a more specific It’s a known fact that New Year’s lose weight,” said Brant and measureable goal that has everyone wants what they resolutions are a commitment Greenleaf (11). an end-date. don’t have. People always have made by someone to What’s the point of “My New Year’s one thing they don’t like about accomplish a certain goal, making them? Most of the time Resolution for the last three themselves or the lifestyles they project or change a bad habit. people don’t even follow years has been to lose weight. I live. “I think resolutions through with their own goals. never actually think through the New Year’s Eve has have good intentions if people “I generally don’t process of how I’m going to lose always been a time for looking want to actually stick with the make New Year’s resolution weight though, which could be back on the past year and goal,” said Frank Cadle (11). because I never follow through why it doesn’t work,” said looking forward to the year in The common with them,” said AHS librarian Taylor Lacourse (10). front of them. It’s a time to resolutions made are to lose Lisa Ryder. Another reason why reflect on what people want to weight, drink less alcohol, quit According to the New resolutions may be useless is Emily Lacourse change about their lives, which smoking, improve finances, or York Times in 2007, four out of that New Year’s comes once a lead to the pointless New Year’s find a better job. “Every year five people who make New year. “I just don’t see the point A common resolution resolutions. my mom has the same goal to Year’s resolutions will break in resolutions. People don’t 7 Edition 2 Reviews December 2011
Breaking Dawn: Part I iPhone vs. Droid By: Nicole Dotzenrod By: Heather Trask A lot of people have One of the most dispute,” said Katie Manlove strong opinions which phone popular features is email (12). is better – the Apple iPhone or accessibility, and HTML web So why, when the the Android. Both browser, mobile hotspot, and phones are so similar, is there smartphones have similar Wi-Fi capabilities. The iPhone so much debate over which aspects, but people who own 4, and the Droid Bionic have phone is better? one refuse to support the other. these features. “With the iPhone, So what’s the big difference? “iPhone is better you’re buying the name. Currently on because it is the first phone to Everyone knows what an
A growing number of dancers, their mothers, and the competitions. “When LSSD people have come to realize numerous dance studios across arrives at competitions, we plan they have a particular the country. to dance better than we did last weakness; reality television. Loral Sims’s School of time, not better than the other Recently the new Dance Studio 1 & 2 (LSSD), dancers we see from other reality show “Dance Moms” located in North Attleboro, studios. Even if our dance gained an audience from girls Mass. is a studio that also doesn’t place, the competition of all ages. Viewers anxiously competes in competitions, but is always a great experience await Wednesday nights to see has morals that greatly contrast because we had the opportunity what unruly drama and with the television Abby Lee to challenge ourselves,” said exploitation of the young Dance Company. Owner and 17-year-old Emily Warner, who dancers will play out on choreographer, Loral Sims- has been dancing for nearly 13 Lifetime. Young, took her dance team to years. The show focuses on four competitions during the Dancers across the the Abby Lee Dance Company 2011 season including a five country use dance competitions in Pittsburgh, Penn. It follows day national competition in to grow as individual dancers the owner and choreographer Cape Cod. The studio racked up and with their studios. But on Abby Lee Miller as she leads numerous high score awards “Dance Moms,” internal six of her young dancers to and trophies. competition is a constant issue stardom. Miller is a demanding, To the members of the between the dancers even critical, and unsympathetic Abby Lee Dance Company, all though they are on the same dance instructor who forces her that matters is being the best in team. “At LSSD we are all young students to spend over costume, choreography, and friends and always support one 30 hours a week learning new technique, which does not another. Competitions have dances for weekly competitions. accurately depict the morals of allowed us to bond and become While struggling to all young dancers. “I dance even closer but we never appear “worthy” to their dance because I love the feeling of compete against each other like Melissa Walker coach, the dancers must also being up on stage. I work with on ‘Dance Moms,’ we just try handle the pressures that their my dance friends as a team to to dance better than ourselves The cover of Carter’s book, Heist Society competitive mothers place on create an amazing product at the and prove to ourselves that we them to be at the top of their end of the year to show our can always improve,” said 14- class. families and friends. We always year-old Attleboro High School Throughout the first support each other if someone student Jordan Larson (Grade Heist Society is a old friend Simon, who’s a boy season, viewers were shocked has difficulty learning a new 9). riveting, fictitious mystery by genius, and of course Hale. by the mothers’ value of dance step and make sure everyone’s The show “Dance author Ally Carter. Intended for With their help and newcomer over education, social, and costume is perfect before we go Moms” has fooled people teenagers, Carter was inspired Nick, Kat tackles the job, which family matters. The risqué on stage. We have each other’s across the country into by Andrew Clements to write the was to steal paintings that were costumes the children wore backs,” said14-year old Claire believing that dance is a novel when he first wrote “I was previously stolen from a along with the favoring of Townsend of LSSD. negative influence on children’s a cat burglar in my own house.” powerful mobster’s collection. certain dancers over others led Miller arrives at dance lives. In reality, dance is a way As soon as she heard the line, The mobster suspects Kat’s to heated arguments between competitions with her studio for dancers to express she decided that she had to father is the thief, so Kat takes Miller and the dance moms. and a drastic mindset on the themselves, form special bonds write a book about a burglar it upon herself to clear his name. This controversial outcome; either her students with teammates, and grow in the named Kat. Along the way, Kat drama is what kept pulling win the overall high score or the sport that they are passionate On the back cover of battles with trust issues. She viewers in and entertaining the competition was a waste of time about. “My teammates at LSSD the book, E. Lockhart, author of had thought she would do this masses. However, “Dance and money. are like my second family. The Boyfriend List said, “No one job on her own, but her friends Moms” has provided a false However, not all studios feel We’ve grown up together and I does teen girl action like Ally want to help out. “Either we’re representation of young this way about dance love every one of them,” Larson Carter. Heist Society is an edge- a team or we aren’t. Either you said. of-your-seat caper with more trust me or you don’t. What’s it twists than Ocean’s Eleven and going to be Kat?” asks Hale. cooler gadgets than Casino As it turns out, four Royale.” out of the five paintings had This novel follows 15 been sold to the Henley, a year-old, Katarina Bishop who maximum security art museum. grew up with a family of con- It was then Kat’s job to retrieve artists and thieves. At age three, the paintings and protect her Kat and her parents visited the father and close friends. In Louvre in Paris, not to admire order to make sure that Kat is the paintings, but to case them. focused, Arturo Taccone, the For her seventh birthday, she powerful mobster, taunts her and her Uncle Eddie traveled to with recent photos of her father Austria, to steal the crown and friends, implying that if she jewels. Then when she was messes up, they will pay for it. fifteen, she scammed herself into “This irresistible light- the best boarding school in the fingered fairy tale is elevated by country, determined to escape glamour and mystery... Heist the family business. Society mixes classic elements Unfortunately, leaving of the adolescent the family business proved to bildungsroman [novel about be harder than she expected the early years of somebody’s when she was kicked out for life, exploring the development sabotaging her headmaster’s car. of his or her character and She was wrongly accused; her personality] into a high-stakes former partner in crime, Hale, had escapade,” states School done it to guarantee Kat’s help Library Journal. in his next job. With nowhere This novel receives
Chandler Townsend else to turn, Kat agrees. five stars because of its perfect She reunites with her amount of suspense and action LSSD dance team at Turn It Up National Competition, Cape Cod friends and family: Uncle Eddie, that makes the reader keep her cousins Hamish, Angus and reading. Gabrielle, her father Bobby, her
9 Edition 2 Reviews December 2011 We The Kings Fresh Fruit, Fresh Air, and Family Fun By: Sophia El-Masri By: Jamie Johnson
One of the many apple from $5 to $27; on weekends a begin around the beginning of orchards located in 20 pound apple bag costs $27 August, and last until late Massachusetts is Tougas and a 10 pound apple bag costs October. “I can’t believe they Farm. Located in Northboro, $18, while on weekdays a 20 grow fresh strawberries. I have Mass. at 234 Ball Street, it has pound bag costs $25 and a 10 to come back next year,” said an apple orchard, with wagon pound bag costs $16. Susan Johnson of Attleboro, rides that run on weekends from There are fifteen Mass. who was also present on 10:15 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., a different kinds of apples Oct. 10. playground for toddlers and a available, including Gala, Joel Varghese of separate one for teenagers, a McIntosh, Red Delicious, and Weymouth, Mass. went to farm housing various animals, Fuji. “My favorite is Red Tougas Farm on Sunday as well, and a convenience store Delicious, and Tougas Farm had with his family and friends. He offering snacks. so much of it,” said Miriam enjoyed the ride touring the Tougas Farm has been Thomas of Waltham, Mass. apple orchard, and how the a family owned and operating who was there the Sunday driver pointed out various apple farm since 1981, when it was before Memorial Day. Lessons trees. “I loved the wagon rides! bought by Maurice and Phyllis of proper picking of the apples The whole place was a maze, Tougas. Today, their three were given right before people and you were driving so close http://travisfaulk.com/ grown children, Andre, Nicole, wandered off to pick them. to the trees that if you stretched Sunshine State of Mind Album Cover and April, all help out on the Apples aren’t the only out your hand you could farm whenever they can. The fruits grown there, however, actually touch the apples,” he Originally from reached 23 on the Billboard Top farm also offers school apple strawberries, blueberries, said. Bradenton, Florida, four 40 Pop Songs. and pumpkin tours on pumpkins, and peaches are also For more information childhood friends put together In 2008, the band Tuesdays. available. While strawberry- the pop punk band We The about Tougas Farm, visit their received the great honor of The place is open from Kings in 2005. Main vocalist winning the award for Best Pop picking begins late May and website,
On December 12, eliminated each round until include: raw animal body both partners must swim to 2011, the 9 p.m., NBC hit show there is one winner left who parts and/or bugs. Some shore and that’s when the “Fear Factor,” made its return has defeated their fears of drinks include: blended clock stops. from being off the air, back to heights, animals or the dark. mixes of bugs, rotten milk/ At the end of each the television hit list with 4.2 To determine who stays and cheese and also blood. episode, the winning team million viewers according to moves on to the next round, The third round is wins $50,000 and the ability T.V.Guide.com (
http://www.tvguide.com/tvshows/fear-factor/100158 determination to face their dealing with fire in an unlocks the other partner, “Fear Factor” is better than most primal fears. enclosed environment. who is still hanging by the ever, with better stunts and “Fear Factor” participant There are four teams The second round rope from the helicopter. grosser food. It’s a definite and three different deals with eating/drinking. After being released and four and a half out of five challenges. One team is be Some appetizing meals dropping into the water, stars. 10 Edition 2 Teen Interest December 2011 Ke$ha By: Heather Trask “Hot and dangerous,” albums hit similar records on Ke$ha armed with “glitter and Billboard 200 and Billboard ripped stockings” is taking Hot 100. Ke$ha was named Hot America by storm. Step aside 100 Artist of 2010 by Billboard. Britney and Taylor, the party’s “I didn’t really like here. Ke$ha at first but after hearing Born Kesha Rose more of her songs she writes Sebert on March 1, 1987 in Los really good party music. She’s Angeles, Calif. and performs all about having fun and being with the stage name “Ke$ha.” herself and not caring what Discovered in 2005 by Dr. Luke other people think, we’ve for Kemosabe Entertainment, needed a star like that for a long she soon took control of the pop time,” said Hailey Winz (12). world. She’s edgy, her music “I’m so happy Ke$ha has gone viral, and she’s became a star. I’m sick of the making big bucks touring with sweet Taylor Swift type artists some of pop culture’s biggest who sing about heart break; it’s stars. time for a pop star who sings “I personally do not about having fun and being like Ke$ha at all. She’s can’t sing Nicole Dotzenrod young. That’s what she’s and her ‘crazy party girl’ atti- Gas meter on “full” about,” said Allie Sampson (10). tude is annoying. I think if her At the age of 16, Ke$ha music was more of her actually and her mother wrote her first singing about good topics in- The Price of Driving song “Stephen.” While waiting stead of talking to a beat about By: Nicole Dotzenrod for the production to start, she getting drunk I would like her a worked on side projects singing lot more,” said Brenden Quilty Fill it on Sunday and The first is changing the engine, using more fuel. backup vocals in hit songs “I (12). it’s empty by Friday. This is how the way one drives in order to This includes the defrost Kissed a Girl” by Katy Perry, “Ke$ha has good it usually goes with gas. Gas burn less gas. “Most vehicles position. Unfortunately, having “Lace and Leather” by Britney party music but there’s no prices are through the roof, today are set to achieve optimal the windows open is no Spears, and “Right Round” by meaning to it. Her songs are a making driving a huge expense. fuel economy around 55mph. If compromise, as it increases drag Flo Rida. lot of fun to dance to but when Saying the words “fill- you drive too fast or too slow, on the vehicle, decreasing fuel “I always wondered it comes to relating to her mu- it” is painful, and makes a huge you won’t be able to maximize economy up to 10 percent who the girl singing in ‘Right sic it’s hard to do. I wish she’d dent in people’s wallets. It can your fuel savings. Also, don’t (Gasbuddy.com). Round’ was, I really liked her sing about something more than take between $45 and $70 to fill accelerate or brake too hard – “Does your owner’s voice but she got no credit for getting drunk,” said Lauren a vehicle for a week’s worth of this is very hard on fuel manual say Premium Unleaded it, so I had no idea who it was. Dingle (11). errands. economy,” states Only? No? Then don’t ever use After I learned it was Ke$ha, I Ke$ha is working on My family’s 2004 Jeep Gasbuddy.com. premium fuel. There. You just searched more into her music her third album and rumored to Grand Cherokee runs on about Maintaining a saved you 40 cents a gallon... and really became a fan,” said be starting another tour very 16 miles to the gallon. My 2005 constant speed over long or $8 on a 20-gallon fill up. If Nicole Davis (9). soon according to Rolling Dodge Dakota truck records distances by using cruise your engine is designed to run In less than a year Stones Magazine. As said in the only 14 miles to the gallon. control can also save gas. on regular gas, there’s Ke$ha released two full albums, single “We R Who We R,” “she Gasbuddy.com lets Going 63 mph instead of 70 mph absolutely no benefit to putting Animal and Cannibal, which is taking over and we all better drivers search for local gas can greatly improve fuel in high test. It pollutes more, it debuted top singles “Tik Tok” get used to it.” prices (updated by patrons) in efficiency. If you paid attention costs more, and doesn’t give and “We R Who We R.” Both order to find the cheapest place is physics class, you would any benefit in performance or to fill up. By simply searching a know that, for every ten miles fuel system cleanliness,” says state and city/town, the website per hour you floor it, you lose Cartalk.com. provides a list of nearby gas as much as 15 percent in fuel Yes, remaining idle stations. It also provides a trip- economy, saving $15 for driving for more than one minute does planning calculator to 10 mph slower (Cartalk.com). use up fuel. Restarting the car anticipate gas costs for given Tires should be uses up less fuel than idling distances. continually inflated at the air for an extended period. The lowest price in pressure recommended by the An option for some people is Attleboro as of early-December vehicle’s manufacturer. When purchasing a fuel efficient for regular gas was $3.26 for that “service engine” light pops vehicle (not a Dodge Dakota cash per gallon at Mutual at 408 up on the dashboard, don’t gas-guzzler). Small vehicles South Main St. and Fisher Ave. ignore it. Regular service helps with manual transmissions The next cheapest was $3.27 for avoid poor fuel economy due provide greater fuel economy cash at Gulf at 80 County St. to dirty air filters, old spark than large, heavier vehicles and Wall St. The third least plugs or low fluid levels. like SUVs and trucks. expensive in the area was $3.39 Keep an eye out for “Do the math and for cash at Shell at 227 South cheap gas. Don’t settle for high see what it’ll cost you if gas Lathrop St. and South Ave. prices and shop smartly. Places costs, say, $5 a gallon in six The current average in like Stop n’ Shop offer years. If you’re like most Mass. is $3.439, and the current discounts to shoppers on a Americans, and drive about national average is $3.431 as of point-system that could save 20,000 miles a year, increasing the middle of Nov., according hundreds of dollars in the long your car’s fuel efficiency by to the same website. run. The more money spent on 10 MPG can save you over a In order for me to drive groceries, the less spent on gas, thousand bucks a year - not to and from school with the which is better than nothing. to mention countless stops at current prices, it takes about Another way to save the gas station where you $2.10 every day. That’s almost money is to carpool to school breathe fumes and stand in $15 a week, $63 a month, $378 or work. Take turns driving the rain,” states Cartalk.com. for an entire school year … and peers or coworkers – but don’t Prices are high, and that doesn’t include other daily go too far away to pick up don’t appear to be decreasing. necessities such as work and friends who live in the boonies. By being smart, it may be sports. Another alternative for some possible to save some extra Heather Trask Paying for gas is a people is to walk or ride a bike if money on fuel, making the hefty expense. There are a few living relatively close to the words “fill-it-up” a little less Ke$ha look-a-like ways one can save some money destination. painful. on fuel. Believe it or not, air conditioners put extra stress on 11 Edition 2 Teen Interest December 2011 Perks of Makeup Hair Do’s and Dont’s By: Jadali Burgess By: Jadali Burgess
Everyday Makeup Jadali Burgess
Makeup today is a continue to wear makeup necessity for most girls. (
It’s almost that time of quick and easy, with salsa, year; put on your favorite melted cheese, and sour cream. team’s jersey and get hyped up A twist is to eat it with chopped for the big game. Super Bowl pineapples as an alternative. XLVI is scheduled for Feb. 5, “I love cream cheese 2012. Whether or not your chili tortilla chip dip because it’s choice team will play, the Super delicious and spicy and I love Bowl is a great opportunity to chili,” said Jake Creighton (12). gather friends and family for a This dip can be made fun time – and some very tasty by softening cream cheese and snacks! spreading it in the bottom of a Some people watch for glass baking dish. Make chili the game, some for halftime, and pour it over the cream On Feb 5, the New England Patriots will go head-to-head and others for the commercials, cheese, then bake for 20 minutes with the New York Giants in the Super Bowl but everyone can agree that at 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Add one of the best aspects about a layer of shredded cheddar game day is the food. cheese, and bake again until sweet and sour, chipotle ranch, For those with a addicting dip is served with “I’m all for the melted. jalapeno ranch, honey mustard, sweet tooth, try making teddy grahams. traditional chips and dip, or “I like buffalo wings teriyaki, mango habanero, garlic chocolate chip cream cheese Other classic game- even veggies and dip, because with milk because the milk and parm, buttermilk ranch, dip. Simply beat eight ounces day treats include pigs in a they’re quick convenient, and diffuses the hotness of the marinara, spicy terror, Jamaican of cream cheese with a half cup blanket, trail mix, crackers and most importantly, delicious!” wings,” said Mike Williams (10). jerk, and Jamaican sunburn. of butter and one teaspoon of cheese, or frozen pizza. As long said Courtney Panasuk (12). “Spicy buffalo wings Lastly, BQQ sauces include vanilla, then mix in three fourths as guests have a blend of spicy Chips or veggies with are the way to go! They get you regular BBQ, HBBQ, Southwest cup of confectioners’ sugar and and mild or salty and sweet, yogurt or sour cream and onion pumped. Who doesn’t like mesquite, Missouri hickory, two tablespoons of brown everyone will be pleased … dip are a cheap and easy treat. some good wings?” said spicy BBQ, spicy HBBQ, teri- sugar. Add in three fourths cup until the rival team intercepts Guacamole is also a delicious Norman Baker (12). Q, spicy teri-Q, and black and of mini chocolate chips and the ball. dip for tortilla chips. A popular wings gold. refrigerate. When cool, this “My favorite game- restaurant near Attleboro for day snack is chips and salsa both eating-in or take-out is the because it’s the perfect Boneyard Barbecue at 540 combination of crunchy and Central Ave, Route 152, in smooth, salty and spicy,” said Seekonk, Mass. Paige Elliott (12). Their famous wings “Nachos are classic are $5.95 for eight pieces, $9.95 and it’s easy to add variety,” for 16 pieces, $14.95 for 24 said Katelynn Tucker (12). pieces, or $18.95 for 32 pieces. For a change from the Buffalo sauces include house, usual, homemade salsa can be mild, medium, hot, X-hot, put together by simply dragon’s breath, mojo, not 4-U, chopping tomatoes, onions, honey buffalo, garlic buffalo, chives or garlic cloves, and buffalo ranch, and buffalo chili http://www.buzzle.com/articles/super-bowl-snack-foods.html adding lemon juice. Nachos are lime. Wild sauces include plain, Super Bowl snack display
Honors Classes Exiting AHS a Bad Decision
By: Tim Walsh
(English III and IV and U.S. AP courses would eliminate any years, as well as the GPA they History) will force students to choice of an elective. By taking have maintained. Without either lower academic standards three AP courses, students will offering an adequate amount of by taking a college prep level only have one trimester elective honors courses, AHS students course or set them up with an slot available. will be forced to water down overwhelming number of AP This is a disservice to their course load or their grades courses, which could lead to the elective classes because may suffer due to the difficulty failure. there will be fewer students of three or four AP courses. As a student athlete taking them. It may also set up In the college on the basketball team, my game the technical programs to go admission’s process, AHS day schedule consists of downhill because there will be students will be compared to arriving at school at 7 a.m. and no room for students to fit in many other high schools that returning home at 9 p.m. Each these courses if they are AP do offer a fair amount of honors AP course requires roughly an students. By the third year of level courses, so they may be Tim Walsh Tim hour of homework nightly. technical programs, some handicapped by this Cover and inside of the AHS Program of Studies By taking four AP require two blocks per day, and shortsighted decision. book used by students to schedule their classes classes, I would be up until 1 AP students will not have the Taking away honors a.m. at least twice a week. This room in their schedule to take classes will not only negatively Students were student who takes honors is both unreasonable and both AP classes and technical affect high schoolers in the informed last December and in courses and is preparing for unhealthy. program classes. short term but also in the long early January that three honors college after high school, I Also, with the new College admissions term. To the administration, level classes will be eliminated: consider this decision a mistake. requirements of a foreign look at students’ transcripts in please keep these honors English III and IV Honors and Eliminating honors level language for four trimesters and light of how demanding their classes in effect. U.S. History II Honors. As a courses in English and History gym for four (1 per year), four course load has been over four
13 Edition 2 Teen Interest December 2011 The Vera Craze By: Nicole Dotzenrod
company until the early 1990s covers, shopping totes, and Chances are that no when she passed away. passport covers. matter where one is at any given Veronica Bradley was Personal lifestyles can time, if he/she looks around chosen by Elizabeth Arden be made fashionable with Vera they’ll see someone wearing a herself to model in the 1930s. It headbands, curling iron covers, Vera Bradley bag. Walking was her classic style and grace watches, headwarmers and through the halls at AHS, almost that inspired the name of the scarves, cosmetic bags, jewelry every other girl is sporting a company in 1982. cases, flip-flops, beach towels, Vera backpack or tote bag. Vera Bradley bags shower caddies, and a Ever wondered where come in many different styles, sunglasses and reading glasses Vera Bradley came from or how as well as patterns. What began collection printed with popular this company became so as just simple luggage and patterns. popular? handbags has spread to a wide Each style bag and Vera Bradley began as assortment of handbags, accessory has a name, such as an idea between two friends, crossbody bags, rolling the Miller, the Hipster, the Amy, Barbara Bradley Baekgaard and luggage, purses, totes, duffle or the Villager. Products are Patricia R. Miller, who had the bags, and large and small made out of quilted cotton, and simple idea 27 years ago. While backpacks. Vera sells a variety many have coordinating awaiting a flight in Atlanta in of wallets and wristlets as well. accessories. Periodically the March 1982, they noticed the The mom and baby company retires a pattern to lack of feminine-looking travel collection includes diaper bags, produce a release a new one bags and luggage. coolers, and lunch bags. The each season. Wasting no time, school and office collection Vera Bradley products within weeks they created the includes agendas, calendars, are dependable and classic. company named after Barbara’s laptop cases, book keepers, There is a Vera bag available for mother, and began out of pencil pouches, and more. almost every need. There are 63 Baekgaard’s basement. The The Vera Bradley patterns currently available friends had started with a home collection has aprons, online for purchase, and wallpaper business called “Up
Nicole Dotzenrod coasters, ornaments, trays, hundreds more retired patterns. Your Wall,” sparking their blankets, and rugs. There are The closest store is in interest in fashion. Vera Bradley collection assorted tableware, mugs and the Wrentham Village Premium Their products spread cups, napkins, plates, and Outlets in Mass. Vera Bradley like wildfire. The demand for the “Guided by our and trims,” states the website placemats for sale. Vera also also has a store at the unique items has grown, as the founders, Patricia R. Miller and (
Setting Personal Goals “When I set goals for A goal shouldn’t function is to carry out its myself, it gets me more contradict any other goals for instructions. The more positive By: Zack Kuse motivated to accomplish them. it to work. For example, buying instructions given, the more You just got to make sure your a $800,000 house with an income positive results achieved. goal is achievable first,” said of $50,000 per year. This is called Thinking positively in life will Jenna Vargas (10). non-integrated thinking, or not also help in growing as a human Personal goals need to thinking before a decision is being. Don’t limit it that goal be specific. It can’t be made. This can sabotage the setting. something vague like “I will get hard work put into other goals. “Thinking positive more exercise.” By making it Non-integrated thinking can every day really does work. It specific, it breaks the goal also change thoughts as well. seems like I accomplish down and makes it realistic. “The most important everything when I’m thinking Compare “I will get more part to setting a goal is making positively about it. If you think exercise” with “I will jog for 30 sure you have a good chance positive about a goal you want minutes every day.” at achieving it. Don’t write to achieve, then you will “Goals are a tried-and- something down if the chances accomplish it in no time,” said true means by which people aren’t there,” said Ryan Silva Steve Knox (10). push themselves to achieve (11). “Goals are the targets more than they would as a Part of the reason why at which we aim our plans. I matter of course. Research it’s important to write down and believe that any goal can be suggests that you are much examine goals is to create a set reached by simply breaking it Zack Kuse Zack more likely to accomplish of instructions for the An example of writing down goals down into concrete plans. something you set as a goal, subconscious mind to carry out. Plans can be broken down into rather than simply wish to be The human mind is a very tasks. Tasks can be completed, Setting personal goals important to set goals but to the case,” said Assistant efficient tool; it can not one by one”, said Assistant in life is a process that allows set them in a correct manner. Principal for Curriculum and determine right from wrong and Principal for Unified Student people to work toward Most people don’t set goals but Supervision Mr. David Sawyer. it does not judge. It’s only Services Mrs. Elizabeth York. objectives. It is not only those who do, don’t always think them through.
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