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Vol. XXIII No. 1 THE AMERICAN EMBASSY SCHOOL November 26. 1996
DO WE HAVE 7TH OR 8TH well. The teachers like the longer sessions for instruction and be able to adjust to PERIOD TODAY? varied student learning styles. Some dis- The Block Schedule advantages that Mr. Zito said were that the By Andrew Clarke and Ameya schedule changes frequently due to the holidays and it is inconsistent that some Mulay days are blocked and some aren't. If the Those students that went to A.E.S last schedule works out well, the staff will look year know that this years schedule is a bit into expanding the blockschedule. Mr. Zito different. Instead of having all your alsosaid the breaks should be longer so Classesevery day, Wednesday and students can relax and get a bite to eat. Thursday are Block Days. On Wednesday “Have you ever worked in a schoolthat you have half of your Classeswhile on uses a similar schedule?” we asked Mr. Thursday you have the other half. The Zito. "Yes. The last schoolthat lworked block Classesare each 90 minutes long. in, in New York, had a tull week long block Recently we interviewed Mr. Zito to ask schedule. Also, in Kenya, the schoolhad a him some questions on the Block week long blockschedule but it was only Schedule. for High School.Many teachers had been We first asked him “What was the main in schoolswith blockschedules so they reasonfor making the BlockSchedule?” know how they work." Many schools are using this system and "What do you think needs to be changed after doing some research and workwith about the schedule?" we asked. "It is the staff, “We thought we should give it a really too early in the year to decide, but in try,” explained Mr. Zito. Also the teachers a while the teachers in a Planning wanted more instructional time so they can Committee are going to have a meeting to accomplish more, suchas extended labs discuss what changes need to take place in science."Mr. Zito and the teachers also for next years schedule,” he said. found that during some times of the day So now you know a little bit more`about students workbetter than other times. So the Block Schedule and whereit is going. a schedule was planed so Classes could be rotated on blockdays. When we asked Mr.Zito what advantag- esand disadvantages he seesin the schedule he said, “lt is working relatively
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An International Atmosphere UN Day Parade Amanda & Christina On Friday,October25,A.E.S. stud- ents.as well asteachers and parentscelebrated United Nations Day,the Slst birthday of the U.N.. Studentswere required toline up by tlieirhome countryThey then andparade with great enthusiasm fromtlie basketball courts to the highschool field. Kidswere Book Corner comes to a new knowledge of dressedin various,colourful cos- herselfas she learnsthat you tumesfrom numerous countries By InaHelen Herland never reallyknow what rangingfrom Argentina to Review of two new booksof anotherperson’s life is like- Zimbabwe.The kidstook a seal fictionthat Middle School stud- untilyou tryto liveit. on thefield and listened totwo entsare sure to enjoy. Kicksis a book of 251 pages. speakers.Mrs. Zito, Elementary but itis a book thatis easy to Schoolprincipal who organisedthe KICKS - A novel by read.The authordoes notuse activitieswelcomed Dr. Laman of Janet Fitch. too many Complicatedwords. theU.N. who was theChief Guest. Publisher: CLARION so itis easy fornon-English He thensaid: how greatto have Books/New York. speakersalso. peoplefrom all different countries Friendssince childhood,Laurie andcultures together inone Green span and Carla Moore. THUNDER CAVE - By placeJikea family, with No fight- fifteenyears old,couldn’t be Roland Smith ing.They both said how itwas more different.Wealthy, reck- Hyperion Books for greatthat students atA.E.S can lessCarla is always lookinq Children, New York. make friendswith other students forwardto the next thrill, Jacob Lansa watchesin horror fromdifferent areas in the world. whilebrainy, imaginative as the poacherscarve up ere- mu quicklybecome good friends. Lauriehas too many questions pnantcarcasses. He wants to Dr.Zaman thentold us how we and notenough answers.if only stop them. but he :isfar out- canhelp improve the world in your she could be more likeCarla, numbered, and the poachers own individualway. she thinks,life would be great. have guns. Aftergathering on thefield, the Thisis supposed to be their Was itonly last week that studentsgot up andheaded perfectsummer: beach,boys, Jacob traveledto Kenya in towardstheir third period class. and the Boulevard.And with searchof hisfather. who had Parentsand teachersstood in dif- Carla in charge,everything gone there to studyelephants? ferentareas selling delicious, inter- has to be wilder.faster, more In thatshort time, Jacob nationalsnacks from different on the edge-exactlywhat crossedmiles of the Kenyan countries.They sold Laurie'sstrict Russian mother bush, came face-to-facewith a cookies,pizza,ThaicrackersJndian fearsmost. But when Carla lion,and nearlydied of dehy- sweetsetc. They alsosold lrmch linksup witha groupof drug- dration. forthe High School students. dealingbikers, Laurie finds out Then he met Supeet,a Masai The Band,and Chorus groups per- forherself just how farshe'll witha questof hisown-to formedseveral times. The Band go, and what she's willingto bringthe rainsand end the playedin several locations on risk,to be likeCarla Moore. droughtthat is devastatinghis campus.At 3:00PM. The chorus In thistough, realistic story of country. groupperformed for any of the two girlsgrowing up the hard Can Jacob and Supeettogether, middleschool studentsand teach- way inLos Angeles.Laurie find Jacob's father,and the erswho wantedto listen. They drought,and save the great performeddifferent songs suchas: elephantsbefore the lastone A Spanishsong, a couple of has been slaughtered? westernsongs, and Siyahamba. an otherstudents were wearing, and ThunderCave isa book of249 Africansong. we enjoyedmrmching on the pages,and a book thatis easy We wereamazed to see all the dif- varioussnacks that were being to read.The book isknown as ferentcolourful costinnes that the sold. both funnyand exciting. NOVEMBER 26, 1996 Page 3
Ian Dermott and Simon Hill meet Ms. Introducing Ms. Canning Cannyg Scribbler: When did you become a Scribbler: An average of how many nurse? people do you see in the Nurses Ms. Canning: I became a nurse in Office every day? 1968, so I have been a nurse for Ms. Canning: 45 to 50 people every almost thirty years. day, Mondays being the most busy. Scribbler: Where did you get your Scribbler: What is the most medical training? common complaint brought to Ms. Canning: I got my medical train- you? ing in Concord, New Hampshire in a Ms. Canning: Head aches, belly school of nursing. aches, sore throats, and asthma Scribbler: How do you like being when the weather gets cold. the nurse and why? Scribbler: Who do you see more, Ms. Canning: I love being a nurse boys or girls? because I get to see a variety of kids Ms. Canning: I see an equal amount and I get to hear a lot of different of boys and girls. stories. School nursing is especially Scribbler: Are most people you get fun. in your office really sick, or are Scribbler: If you could have any they just trying to miss some other job. what would it be? school time‘? Ms. Canning: I would still want to be Ms. Canning: Most kids are just a nurse, although I would consider trying to find out if they are sick or teaching as well. not. Scribbler: Where are you from? Scribbler: What is the most outra- Ms. Canning: I am from New geous complaint you have ever Hampshire, a small town in the had? center of the state called Loconia. Ms. Canning: Once I had a student Scribbler: Tell us about your with cellulose overdose from eating family. paper on a dare! Ms. Canning: I have three daugh- Scribbler: Which grade do you see ters, Kate is at the College of William most of’? and Mary, Lucy is in the eleventh Ms. Canning: Mostlyí see grade, and Ariel is in seventh grade. Elementary kids. We also have two street dogs who have adopted us, Chuckie and Bert. Scribbler: In how many countries have you lived, and which has been your favorite place? Ms. Canning: I have lived in six countries: Guatemala, Bolivia, U.S.A, Peru, Canada, and India. I loved Bolivia and I love India because there is always something brand new to see. Scribbler: What did you want to be when you were growing up? Ms. Canning: Iwanted either to be a gardener or a nurse. Scribbler: What are your plans for the future? Ian & Simon meet our wonderful nurse, Ms. Canning. Ms. Canning: To stay healthy and enjoy the passage of time. Picture by: Ameya Mulay Page 4 THE MIDDLE SCHOOL SRIBBLER
Rest and Relaxation Should the school connect Stylissimo to internet? by Chary Westberg f. ^` The patio is situated By David Saint-Germain outside classrooms M2, M3 and M4. The Middle School For those who d0n’t know what Many intemational fashion brand student lockers are now situ- the Intemet is you may have heard names popular with students, are ated there. of it as the Web or the l nformation now available in India. Ihave The new patio is Superhighway. If you still d0n’t made a survey on what clothes are white inter linked tiles know what it is here is the informa- “in”, here in India. Also clothes which have been placed on tion you’ve been looking for, that are “in”, here at AES. In fact what used to be just mud Internet is an international comput- now that a lot of new brands are and clay. It now looks like er network that gives any kind of available in India. I've also asked the rest of the floor there, information to it's user who are students what their favorite stores but the tiles look a lot supposed to pay to use it. It is full are and where they do most of newer. It has marble stools of interesting information but quite their shopping. Favorite places to built on it and behind it a expensive. Intemet also gives you shop for trendy and inexpensive large Wall and a large plant. access to interesting pictures short clothes are: Sarojini Market, South Mr. Zito decided on movies and live news. Extension. M-block Market- paving the patio area I think at least a few Greater Kailash. because since all the con- computers in Middle School: struction development has should have a connection to Popular brands that you can get been taking place lots of the Internet with access to any kind of in India Middle Schoolers have no information. Those few computers Nike place to relax at lunch, or should be IBM’s because they give Reebok between periods. “It also better colours and are quicker to Armani makes the locker area look process that kind of information. It Benetton more pleasant,”he stated. would also he good for correspon- Levi`s Another reason that Mr. Zito dence. The English program could Lee Cooper allowed the new patio to be be adapted so we could choose a Lacoste built was because when it person in another country and Woodland rained the lockers became write to them a certain number of Gap very muddy. The mud times each week. Calvin Klien would get on to peoples Stussy(?) shoes and Clothes and the M0ss1'm0(??= students would bring the dirt (Cont. on page into their class rooms. VJ.r.Zito has put benches and little stools out there to make the area more comfortable, he also said that if the MSGA can think så <>ny other ideas for the patio he would consider them as well. The new patio has become a favourite place for students to meet between classes, and gossip after lunch.
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Popular brands at AES among A Trip to the Nurses Most Wanted Middle School students. Office Christmas Presents Stussy By: Rahul Bhansali lan and Simon meet Ms. Rusty Andres Quicksilver Scribbler: An average of 1. 10 million dollars. No Fear how many people do you 2. A Ferrari 456 GT (the Hot Tuna see in the Nurses Office wor1d’s best). Nike every day? 3. A drivers license. Airwalk Ms. Andres: An average of 4. A date with Jenny 45 people. Vans Mcarthy. Billabong Scribbler: What is the most 5. Your own Mossimo common complaint brought to you? McDona1d’s(w1'th Birkenstock Ms. Andres: Head aches, CK chicken nuggets). stomach aches, and scraped 6. A rollercoaster. Pumas knees. Ralph Lauren, Polo Scribbler: Who do you see 7. A years supply of Tommy Hilfiger more, boy or girls? American hot dogs. Ms. Andres: I see a little 8. To get Microsoft. Who's Hot? more girls than boys. 9. To get a wardrobe Scribbler: Are most people By Lauren O'Hara like Dennis Rodman you get in your office sick (besides those ‘Boy toy’ After surveying a few guys or do they just want to and girls in the middle school, miss some school? outfits). the idols of many teenage Ms. Andres: Most are true 10. And a Mickey dreams were revealed. From complaints. Mouse writing pad. the many star—dazzled movie Scribbler: What is the most stars and models, very few outrageous complaint you were picked for a response. have ever had? Ms. Andres: There was a boy Editors and Reporters Below are the results for this r who felt like he had worms Rahul Bhansali J survey. i crawling all over him. Cameron Campbell Hottest girl Scribbler: Which grade do Andrew Clarke Sharon Stone—1 poor guy you see most of? Ian Dermott Kathy Ireland- ldreamer Ms.Andres: I see grades 2 Amanda Dowell Drew Barrymore- 1 head-over- and 3 more than any others, heels—in—love guy because when they see blood John Hemming Pamela Anderson— 2 desperate they think that they will die. Ina Helen Herland Scribbler: When did you 8uY5 Simon Hill Sunny- 2 devastated men become a nurse? Arneya Mulay Ms. Andres: I became a Cindy Crawford- 3 smitten Lauren 0 ‘Hara nurse in 1976, so I have guys been a nurse for 20 years. Rohan Relan Jenny McCarthy- 7 wanna-be- Scribbler: Where did you Liane Roach dates get your medical training? Christina Ruck Hottest guys Ms. Andres: I got my medical David Sa1'nt—Germa1'n Brad Renfro- 1 delirious girl training in California. Chary Westberg Robert Redford- 1 loving Scribbler: How do you like teacher being a nurse and why? Brad Pitt- 1 excited fan Ms. Andres: It is lot of fun Layout Editors Antonio Banderas- 1 action- helping people and there are Lauren O ‘Hara packed gal lots of cute stories. Liane Roach Daniel Iohns- 1 head-over-heels- John Hemrning in-love girl (Cont. on Page 6) Leonardo Dicaprio-l devastated Advisor gal Rehana Sen Jared Leto-1 warma-be-date Kurt Cobain- 2 smitten sweet- hearts f ______J 1
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Ms. Andres What Computer Doom 2 Games Should I Buy? Blood and gore. Armed with many different Scribbler: If you could weapons, you blast your have any other job what By Rohan Relan way through a number of would lt be? levels. Aliens fly at you from Ms. Andres: I would run a Have you just got a new all directions. Blow them tour company because I love computer and want to know away with the plasma to travel. what games to buy? Or shotgun, or use the rocket Scribbler: Where are you what kind of games they launcher. Men armed with from? are? Well, why don't you chain guns try to shoot you. Ms. Andres:I am from find out from people who California. have played these games. lt all depends on what level of difficulty you choose. Eye 3 Scribbler: Tell us about Here are the games most balls fly at you when you 4 your family? enjoyed in Middle School. Ms. Andres: I have 2 daugh- shoot people against a wall. Battle invinsible aliens and 1 ters who are in grade 2, and 5. The 7th Guest- Puzzles a lot more interesting grade 4. My husband is a 4. Full Throttle- A role enemies. l doctor. playing game. Scribbler: In how many 3. Warcraft 2- A strategy Here as some codes to countries have you lived game. help you on your way: in and what would be your 2. Doom 2- A shoot “em up IDDQD — God mode favorite place? game. IDKFA - All the weapons Ms. Andres: I have lived in 1. Command and Conquer- and keys. Malaysia, and in the U.S.A. Strategf ' My favorite place was the IDBEHOLD, a menu will U.S.A. Full Throttle show up and you have to A type the first letter of one of Scribbler: What did you the options in the menu to want to be when you were Full Throttle is a superb get it. growing up? game. In it, you're the IDCLIP - Walk through Ms. Andres: I wanted to be a leader of a motorcycle gang. walls. teacher. Your gang has been kid- Scribbler: What are your napped by a man who wants “Lot of blood and action." plans for the future? to take over the motorcycle Ian Derrnott Ms. Andres: I would move to company and stop the pro- "It's cool for the violent Geneva or go back to the duction of motorcycles. You type." Andrew Clarke States but I would prefer to start out inside a garbage "It's a really good game." move to Geneva. dump and from there you will fall in love with a David Saint-Gerrnain mechanic that is the daugh- ter of the CEO of the company that kidnapped your gang. Soon you'll find out that the CEO was killed. In this game, you have to try find out who killed the CEO. Full Throttle has excel- lent graphics and a great story. It is a good game for beginners on role playing game for it is quite easy. I highly recommend you play this game.
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Not quite “Jingle Bells” “Popular," is the first single from The Future Zone By John Hemming Nada Surfs major label debut album, High/Low (Elektra). It tells of By Rohan Relan “You can see Goldfinger the peer-pressure and wars for on’MTV. Maybe someday teenage popularity in American high Mukesh Sehgal, father of they will, too" schools today. “Popular,” is a tightly seventh grader, Ankush Sehgal, spun song that revolves around a has opened India's first major the fine points As AES’s Middle School students teacher discussing game arcade. Called the Future head home for the holidays they will for girls to get “Johnny Zone, it officially opened on a find themselves trying to catch up Quarterback." It then moves into Sunday, October 27. lt is open all on the new fashions and cultures of loud, distorted chorus of being through the week from 10:00 to their home countries. As they look popular from Johnny's point of view. 22:30. The major attractions are at their country’s music charts, they Nada Surf's album, High/Low is a Virtua Cop, Virtua Racing (twin), might be surprisingly different. A new style of music by the New York Air Hockey. Air Combat and band they might find is Goldfinger. based band. lt mixes indie, pop, and Sazuka 8 hours 2. lt is located Goldfinger are a young, South- classic rock music with self- next to McDonald's and under Californian, ska—punk band. Two conscious lyrics, creating a metallic Archies' in Basant Lok. “That loca- years ago the members of breed of main-stream rock. tion was chosen because the Goldfinger never would have Lead Singer Matthew Caws con- maximum quantity of the clientele dreamed about seeing themselves fesses, “l'm easily Embarrassed. I'm of the age group that we aim to l on MTV. Even with the heavy video self-conscious about the way attract is there," explained Mrs. ration of their hit single, “Here in dress, the music l play - you name Sehgal. New games will be Your Bedroom," Goldfinger still it." You may wonder why such a installed and withdrawn from the haven't seen a lot of themselves. “ socially discomforted person. might premises on a regular basis to We don't get MTV much in the become a musician but he says, provide a lot of variety. “We hotels we stay at," says guitar-voc- “Being self-conscious isn't necessari- haven't been experiencing more alist John Feldmann. Feldmann ly a bad thing." lt helps him set than the usually teething problems formed the band with bassist, Simon better goals and when he writes experienced by any new business," Williams, as they sold shoes in Santa lyrics about it he feels that people the Sehgal family assured us. Monica, Califomia. They met the will be able to identify with it. Daniel lmprovements are hoped to be drummer, Darn'n Pfeiffer, at a Lorca, bass, and Ira Elliot, drums, made when required to maintain a Starbucks” Coffee shop of all finish out the trio, that may high level of enjoyment and satis- places. Lead guitarist, Char1ie someday not be known as, “Those faction for the customers. Future Paulson joined the band after the guys who sing the popular song." Zone centers for the customers are band's first guitarist moved to l have reviewed two good bands, hoped to be opened throughout Costa Rica to surf professionally. my personal favorite is Goldfinger. India. Goldfinger's album Goldfinger This appears to be America's deci- “We hope that /‘ES students (Mojo/Universal) is a classic example sion as well, for Goldfinger are will visit Future Zone Amusement of of catchy ska rhythms and pure playing huge stadium's and festivals centers and enjoy themselves. We punk power. “Here in Your while Nada Surf are struggling in will welcome any positive sugges- Bedroom," the bands first single is a small clubs around the U.S, with tions or comments from them catchy song of a man who is won- Superdrag. which will help to make our centers dering if a woman he met that night even more fun places than they will be the same, the next moming. already are," Mrs. Sehgal com- My personal favorite song is, mented. “Mabel,” the song of a gin who has Students who visited Future complete control over a boy and Zone offered their comments: then breaks his heart, told in “Very good games.” lan Dermott Goldfinger's humorous, Iyrical “Good games but not enough fashion. This is an album that has room." Simon Hill pure power and a sarcastic, comical “Excellent games." Cameron side as well. Such lines as, “l've had Campbell my motorcycle stolen more times “Games are good." Andrew Clarke than Nirvana have songs about heroin," appear throughout the album.
“Mirror, Mirror on the wall Goldfingcfs self-titled who is the most Popular of debut album. them all?” v—-—-——— ?
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Do You Make A Good you don’t have a girl- Couple?? By Lauren O’Hara Horoscgaes friend or boyfriend, it is Below are some person- still going to be a great ality traits. Pick the one that By: Rahul month. Watch out for best describes you and find out who your best date Bhansali your teachers, though, would be by reading what is because most of them written next to it. There will Aquarius: gm.. 2o-§¢e6. won't really be in great be a few exceptions. Quiet- A socially extravag- 18 moods around you. ant partner would make your This isn’t going to be best match. If you don’t Aries: /ha-zch 21-74;». socialize too much, you will the best month for you, l meet many new people your family will soon get 20 through your boyfriend/ girl- very annoying. But don't This month won’t be friend. Socially Extravagant- lt’s worry it’Il get better the greatest that you about time you settled down later on. If you’re very have ever had, it will be and become a part of a happy with life and aren’t depressing and not too close relationship. By meeting this person, you depressed easily, which much fun. Keep your chin may seem to lose your best most of you are, this is a up, because its going to friends, but this isn’t really great month, because you be all right near the very the case. They are just Ieaving you and your girl- will make a new friend. end of the month where friend/ boyfriend alone to get Be optimistic, you may you may have some fun. I to know each other better. Cheerful- Another cheerful have a romance with wouldn’t really look person would make your someone you have never forward to it, just try to best match. Together, you really noticed before. cheer yourself up a lot. make a very happy couple. With both of your positive attitudes about, you will Pisces: 74:6. 19-/I142. Taurus: flyet z1-/haq spread a lot of sunshine. 20 zo Disorganised- If you are the sort ot person who tends Look forward to a The stars look good is have an extremely messy great month, because it this month for you, there ier. an organised partner se for you. They seems like happy times will be some major m; yt fatale to Keep track for you and your girl- ftnprovement in subjects ...Jr ncmework, due friend or boyfriend. if :that you aren't that great assignments, and appoint- ments. When together, it at in school. You may really wouIdn’t matter if you find some problems in Athletic- Your best match were or weren't organised, it wouldn't really make a dif- your social life, but that is viçould just help you through ference. If your boy/- li e. soon to change. You're in girlfriend weren't that athle- Sensitive- You would really tic, they would be your for a little romance, and need another sensitive person to tend to your support when you were you are going to meet playing your sport. If you needs. Pairing up with an someone that will were both “into” the same insensitive person would sport, you would have become a significant part lead to depression. If your something to talk about, and partner is rather sensitive, of life very soon. You will be able to play the same you will be able to freely get in touch with your old express your emotions and sport on the weekends together. The main point is friends, and there will be problems. that you both care enough a great surprise waiting for each other that you don't for you. really mind that your boy/- girlfriend is or isn't athletic. Continued on page 11
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Contined from page 9 not have too great of a will get into some fights, month. Otherwise this is other than that it will be Gemini! fllmy 21-flun. a fun month, your grades easy to get through this 20 will be high, and if you month. You will have to You will meet someone keep people happy you watch out for your that you will really like. will have a great month. parents, because they will Ask them out, because really be on your case. Virgo: 74.45. 22-gap. 21 F they will say yes. Stay happy with life, because it If you are grounded, be Sagittarius: Nov. 22- will be a rough month for really nice to your Zec. 20 your self-esteem. Besides parents and you may get It will be a normal that everything will be off of restriction. Keep month, not much will be fine. Work on your math up the hard work in depressing, or amazing. grades, because what is school, it will pay off. Your grades will not be going on in that class You will be extraordinari- too great and you may won’t be easy for you. ly lucky this month, so get into some small argu- take advantage of it. And ments, but nothing Cancer: gm.. 21-glue. 2o you should work on your major. If you have a Esme goodbye to schooiwork, because brother or sister, they ‘gfliilr sociai life, you will stbool will get really hard will become very annoy- :l':«:.;.awe tons of homework, soon. ing, if they get on your I é:i::§;£E2£é£§aii}'from your nerves just keep away for i I zåzass. Keep cool ijfira: Sep. 22-Oct. 22 a while and everything íee«f;zaa.ase will easilyEast 3'9?to organize a wiii be fine. r l me first weeig. zszétser that party, “because if you call expect to be invited to a friends they will come. Capricorn: ‘Dec. 21-flan. äot of parties and get Your grades may look 19 tegetherls, anti you will good this month if you Expect a good time have lots of fun. Your love really try, and watch out this month, things will go life will be the best part for your teachers because your way this month. If of the month, so keep they may not be in the you like sports join a your eyes open for the greatest moods. team and work hard in right person. Remember to keep in that sport, it will pay off. touch with any of your If you aren't sporty this is Leo: gut. 22-7414,. 21 old friends, because they still a good month, espe- Keep your relation- sure miss you. cíally for your social life. ships tight, because this work on your grades and month will be incredibly Scorpio: Oct. 23-Nov. this will be a fun month. tough. Be careful around 21 people that aren't your Get organized orelse, best friends. Try not to your life will become a cheat on your mess. Try real hard in friends(note: especially school because your girlfriends), because if studies will be very diffi- you happen to, you will cult. Stay calm, or you ______J NOVEMBER 26, 1996 Page 12
THE MIDDLE SCHOOL know new people and teach- and nice beach, swimmng in CLASS TRIPS ers with good senses of the river and getting to humour. 2.”The “talent” know the chaperones and the Even though the Class Trips hour at the end of the trip kids. Having a break from were a month ago the won- was so good. It showed that school and getting out of derful moments stay with us everyone had held onto his Delhi." . Here are the favorite or her sense of humor memories of the Class Trips 3.”Being away from the city Ms Kala:”The first morning for the Middle School teach- and seeing the stars at when 85 6th graders at the ers, in the order in which night.” New Delhi Railway Station they were received and no train to catch! I was “The best part(s) of the Ms Sen: “Seeing the kids in very impressed by the way Class Trips was(were) ...... a different setting other than in which the group handled the classroom ; getting to the group handled this Ms Renaud:”Getting to know them better and unexpected turn of events. I know who loves who in 7th sharing experiences with also loved the evening swim grade so I can harrass them them” in the pool at Chokhi Dhani better.” after that long bus ride from Ms Dattaz” Being able to rid Delhi. And of course the Ms Walker: “Learning to e a horse for 2 hours and camel ride to the desert dance the Macarena around i getting up in the morning to camp,though I’m sure it the camp fire, but I'1l always see the sunrise lighting up resulted in some sore look like a chicken say Ms all the snow covered peaks behinds. Finally the Boydell.” of the Himalayas. Macarena around the bonfire,on the last night that Ms Goodman. “Sitting Mr Iseri:”Seeing the devel- was a great dance to end a around a bonfire beneath the oping friendships” great trip.” stars, listening to the cries of the wild animals after the Ms Hemming: “Rafting Collected and compiled by.. kids have gone to bed. down the Ganga. It was Cameron Campbell beautiful. The sun was Ms Goldman: “Living to shining , the sky was blue, regret that I didn’t go” the water was clear, the hills were green. I “can’t wait to Ms Dodds:”B0dy surfing go again. down the Ganga River. The sky was so blue, the water so Ms Mills:”Being able to cold and the “spiritual” relax and have fun with the aspect stuck in my mind. All students , getting to know I could think about was”wait them better, watching them untill I tell my friends! l” enjoy themselves. Finding Unreal experience. theout more ”Pirates” about other teach- ers on the trip and the bonus Ms Canning: “The students was camping and rafting two in the eight grade and the activities I love all happen- night sky. Mr Anderson ing in beautiful Rishikesh. brought his telescope and we saw Venus and Uranus. One Ms Benefiel: “The bus rides student said ”The sky is too (Just Ifidding). The wildlife crowded with stars” Part of camels, elephants,monkeys, this was we were at a camp deer and 6th graders. All the at Rishikesh where there is exciting chaperone adven- no electricity, and there were tures after curfew! “ no lights to block natures fantastic light show.” Ms Myers:” The two days of rafting, the camp itself Ms Campbell: 1.”Getting to with the beautiful location