VOLUME 13, ISSUE 3 NOVEMBER ISSUE

Editors:

Megan Packard I got to sit down and interview the student of the month Izzy Schoaf Kendall Lobdell. Getting to know her better, I found out that she was born January 18, 2001, in Freeport Il. She has one old- er brother named Kade. Kendall told me she has two dogs Contributors: named Jackson and Josie. Kendall’s favorite class is Algebra Ian Zellweger because she loves Mrs. Fry. She likes lots of different foods. She is very kind and compassionate. Another student said Ken- Matt Stampfli dall is always there for someone when in need. Kendall wants Rebecca Edler to go to Stanford college for forensic science. Her favorite Ethan Kleckler is and her favorite position is point guard.

Ella Brunner Parker Magee By: Matt Stampfli Nick Busch Shawn Capp

Adviser:

Mrs. Fry On Friday, October 17 the 8th graders at Lena– Winslow Jr. High went on a field trip to Cave of the Mounds. Cave of the Mounds is a national natural land mark and is located in South- West Wisconsin. The cave was discovered in 1939 and is celebrating its 75th year anniversary since the cave was discovered. The cave is still a living cave and is thousands of years old. Many tourists visit the cave of the mounds each day and enjoy cave tours as well as finding treasure and exploring the park.

By: Rebecca Edler P A G E 2

By: Nick Busch

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By: Ethan Kleckler P A G E 4

8th Grade 7th Grade

#1 Cade Benson #1 Beau Linden #4 Keegan Gyland #2 Grant Fiedler #13 Ethan Kleckler #3 Kade Chrisman #15 Hunter Greene #4 Ronny Valentine

#23 Bobby Brown #5 Bailey Leamon #32 Jimmy Nafziger #10 Cole Bardell #35 Parker Magee #12 Alec Bennett #40 Ian Zellweger #20 Andrew Schieder #41 Shawn Capp #21 Jacob Malloy #43 Carson Diddens #25 Tyler Barthel #52 Benny Dunlavey #31 Alex Leamon #55 Dayton Ceruti #34 Sean Ormiston #45 Isaiah Bruce #52 Ben Sisler Coach: Mike Taft #53 Jacob Seiple

Team Manager: Krista Keene #54 Andrew Lameyer

Coach: Troy Keene

By: Ian Zellweger

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WhatWhat isis youryour favoritefavorite fallfall activity?activity?

Carter – Basketball Taylor– Basketball Kassidy– Alex– Basketball Caleb- Basketball Jack– Airsoft Ally-Volleyball/Carving pumpkins Kaytlynn– Carving pumpkins Gage– reading books Anna– Sydney– Volleyball By: Elizabeth Brunner

What is your favorite Thanksgiving food?

Kaidyn S.- stuffing Sean O. - mashed potatoes Kade C.- turkey

Jordan S.- potatoes Abby S. - stuffing Zane S. - chicken

Hannah M. - mashed potatoes Jaiden R. - stuffing Shannon N. - apple pie

Channing V. - turkey Alivia P. - turkey Brady S. - fried chicken

By: Rebecca Edler

Are you going Black Friday Shopping?

Benny D– No Sophie T– Yes Amber H– No

Parker M– No Matt S– No Carson D– No

Ella B– Yes Ian Z– No Emily P– No Iris T– No Dayton C– No Ashley P– No

By: Shawn Capp P A G E 6

Jose Sanchez lives with his father Jose, his mother Marie, and his two sisters Tatiana and Yasmin. His favorite color is blue. His favorite sport is foot- ball. His favorite food is pizza. He said if he could change anything about his life, he wouldn’t because his life is already great. His lifelong goal is to live to be 80 years of age.

By: Ian Zellweger

Kenzie Rae Lawson is a seventh grade student from Lena-Winslow Junior High school. She has three turtles and a dog. Their names are Lizzy, Zac, and Gus. Her pup- py's name is Molly. Mackenzie's favorite fall activity is dancing with her grandmother. Her favorite subject is math. She has four siblings; Lucas, Isaac, Bryant, and Alex. Mac- kenzie's favorite color is “Coral Blue“ because it has ’such tang’. Ms. Lawson likes her eggs sunny side up. I asked her who her soul mate was, and she replied with, “Isabel Catherine Schoaf.” Her favorite celebrity is Dave Franco.

By: Ella Brunner

Carson Diddens is the son of Janet and Mark Diddens. He has one broth- er named Jake. His favorite color is orange and best friend is Isaiah William Bruce. Some of his hobbies include: getting stuffed into lockers, body building, and playing tennis. His favorite animal is an orangutan, which he has as a pet at home. You may find Carson walking around dressed in nice clothes and J’s on his feet.

By: Parker Magee P A G E 7

My name is Elizabeth Brunner and I would like to be named to Student Leadership. I feel like if I do this I could make a difference in the school. Last year we helped many people. Parker Magee had cancer, Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, and we had a fundraiser for him. We also helped Noah Milder and the local Soup Kitchen, but unfortunately the Student Leaders couldn’t go last year so I am hoping the Student Leaders get to go this year. I believe that it would make a difference in the community. The achievements I have achieved include; A and B honor roll Good teammate Confirmation Conference championship with both basketball and volleyball Get along with anyone and everyone Great attendance

I also have had a job since I was nine years old. I have many responsibilities that come with this job. They include; Have to be delivered by eight o’clock, roll the papers myself, has to be precisely on the doorstep. Last year for four months I had to get up at six o’clock every morning to walk a dog. I did this deed because the dog’s owner was having hip surgery and he couldn’t walk the dog until he was better. Even though there were many days I wanted to just lay in my bed, I knew Luke, the dog, was counting on me. It was a great experience and I will always appreciate the beautiful sunrises. In closing, I would like to thank my parents and my brothers for always supporting me I eve- rything I do. I am very thankful to live I a country where we are so free to choose to be in- volved in groups like Student Leadership here at Len-Winslow Junior High. Thank You, Elizabeth J. Brunner P A G E 8

Being on Student Leadership would mean a lot to me. I had an amazing time being on it last year. I got to be a part of many activities because of student leadership. Some of the activities were: helping in Mrs. Kryder’s first grade class, helping organize fundraisers, working at concessions, and organizing the school dances. One of my favorite activities was helping in Mrs. Kryder’s classroom. I got to help students who were struggling with reading by listening to them read and reading to them. I got to see them improve as the year went on, which made me feel good knowing I was a part of their progress. I made many little first grade friends in the process of helping! Some of the things I would like to see continue this year are: donating clothing to charity, organizing food drives for the local food pantry, helping out younger children, giving bullying presentations, decorating at Jr. High dances, and organizing creative fundraisers for different events. Finally, I think I would make an even better Student Leader this year after having a year of experience. My grades, good behavior, and time management will allow me to serve in Student Leadership. For example, I get my work done on time and make sure it is turned in neatly. I make sure I am respectful to teachers and other stu- dents. Thank you so much for considering me for Student Leadership. Sincerely, Kaidyn Sargent

I, Kassidy Humphrey, would like to become a student leader because I like to help others in need, help out at concession stands, and other fun activities. I would make the school a better environment by cleaning it up, making sure everyone is safe, and making sure everyone is fol- lowing the school rules. A fun idea I have for the school year is having a “take a book-give a book” session. I think it would be fun to have this session because it will let kids give an old book that they don’t want anymore and get a new one. Some past examples on why I would be a great candidate are, at my church in McConnell, Illinois I always help out with the ham and soup lunch and the strawberry social. Another reason why I would be a great candidate is over the past weekend I was sitting with my friend Addie Roberts at Sullivan’s, and Addie told me that a senior citizen had dropped her wallet and did not notice that she had dropped it. I told Addie I would be back, and I ran to grab her wallet and return it to her. She thanked me for picking it up and returning it to her. Also, in 4th grade a new girl came into our class and she sat right next to me. I helped her with her desk and I showed her where her bus and locker were. I introduced her to some of the other students and teachers. I think I would be a great student leader! P A G E 9

I rushed into class late for about the third time this week. I slipped through the door and pad- ded quietly for my desk, hoping Mrs. Fry didn’t notice me. I looked around the room, wondering where she was, all the while getting closer and closer to my desk. “WHACK!” I bumped into Mrs. Fry, and I, being my graceful self, managed to catch my leg on a comput- er wire, resulting in me being face first on the floor, looking at her pink Hello Kitty converse. By now everyone was practically hysterical, and my face probably resembled an overripe tomato. Mrs. Fry reached her hand down and hoisted me up, a slight smile tugging at the corner of her face. I pulled myself up and dusted my t-shirt off before trying to slip past her to my desk. “Oh Jackie dear, where might I ask is your homework?” I scuffed my shoes against the floor, mind whirling with excuses. The truth, I was watching Criminal Minds until 11:30, and simply didn’t want to do it, I mean who wants to spend their night rationalizing equations when you could be watching Criminal Minds? Not me, that’s who. “Aliens!” I blurted out without thinking, I did that often, but this was the worst one yet. “I’d love to hear this,” Mrs. Fry said, a hint of amusement in her voice, “please do proceed and tell us how aliens have to do with your lack of homework.”

“Well,” I started, “It was a dark, cold, and rainy night, quite the meaning of dreary if I do say so myself.” At this point our class know-it-all Meagan shot her hand in the air, but proceeded to talk without anyone saying anything. “Just so you know last night was not rainy at all, but 76 degrees and sunny until 8:30.” I glared at her but went on. “Anyways, I was doing my homework; I was on number 28 by the way, when I noticed this eerie purple colored glow breaking through the rain and illuminating my living room. I shoved my homework in my book, and grabbed my book, thinking I might need a little protection from whatever was in my yard.” Meagan broke in again, “Did you know that hitting someone in the head with our Algebra books would not actually do harm sufficient enough for you to run away?” I glared at her again. If she ruined my excuse I might have to cut off all her fine blonde hair she always bragged about. Petting my own long auburn colored mane I smiled sinisterly at her before continuing. “As I was saying, I headed to my yard, book, which held my homework, in hand. Suddenly the wind picked up and started making this horrible screeching sound, kind of like Meagan trying to sing.” I glanced over at her with a smirk on my face before plunging deeper into the hole I was dig- ging for myself. P A G E 10

“I looked around but didn’t see anything out of the ordinary besides that purple glow. Then the wind stopped, and the temperature plunged. I began screaming as the light moved and was sud- denly encasing me. Then over me came a huge green and purple spacecraft which sucked me up be- fore I could even process what was happening. Then everything was black.” Ok, good ending, a cliff hanger, Mrs. Fry loves those, but now what?! My thoughts raced through my head, and I had completely given up trying to organize them. Aliens, purple light, my vi- sion went black, all good ideas, but now I had nowhere to go with it. The whole class was staring at me expectantly. “They took me to their leader.” The words came tumbling out of my mouth before my brain could register the fact that my mouth was moving. “Very Stars Wars-esque, don’t you think.” Mrs. Fry said. I nodded quickly, but then went on, now having ideas coursing through my mind like a river. “The aliens were tall, 8 feet at least, not counting their bunny ear- like antennas. Their faces were long and semi-oval shaped with four eyes, a nose, and two mouths. Inside the two mouths were two long snake-like tongues that flickered about, and also gave them a lisp. Their bodies were orange, not a traffic cone orange, but a pale orange, and their clothes were purple. They asked me my name halting- ly, as if they were speaking English for the first time. I answered them, and then they tied me up and vroomed away in their spaceship. We flew for hours and hours, and I was beginning to fall asleep when one of the aliens came back and handed me a spacesuit, which it told me to put on. Then it un- tied me and left. I had just finished putting it on when there was a huge bump in which again I was knocked unconscious.” “I woke up a while later to find myself tied to a weird looking tree with thousands of the al- iens surrounding me. Suddenly the sea of intergalactic weirdo’s was parted and one who looked like their leader came through.” “Welcome, imbecile, to our planet Pluto.” It said, spitting all over me from its lisp.” I groaned, knowing I wouldn’t be getting back home anytime soon, certainly not soon enough to do my homework. “What do you want?” I asked, already longing for my bed. “You have ruined our radios with bad boy band songs; you must get rid of them.” “Like One Direction?” I asked “Yes,” their leader hissed as the rest of them cheered. “Terminate them.” I agreed and they took me back to Earth, promising if they kept hearing boy bands, they would blow up Earth. “And that’s why my homework failed to be completed.” I finished, curtsying before my class. “You know what would have been easier than struggling to fabricate that story,” Mrs. Fry asked, “actually doing your homework. I blushed, promised I would then sat down in my seat. P A G E 11

By: Izzy Schoaf By: Becca Edler

By: Izzy Schoaf