Dolphin Pride

February Monroe County School District Volume 1, Issue 7

Single Moms’ and Their Stories by: Alexandra Ramberg

worth it”, said Liz Logan. All her. Trying to juggle of the mothers agreed that it Sometimes when a being a parent, having a job wasn‟t hard telling anyone mother starts dating again, and being in a relationship is that they had a child, because her ex won‟t necessarily like hard. Just imagine how hard that‟s one of the most impor- the fact that she‟s with an- it must be doing it all alone. tant things to mention. other person. When Michelle Some women are just natural At times, the child started dating, her ex had a mothers and can handle it doesn‟t always get along or huge problem with the situa- pretty well, while others like the guy his or her mother tion. “He was a miserable break down from all the is dating. It‟s very important person, so if he wasn‟t happy stress. Michelle Reiff, Lori that they like them. “I would- he thought no one else should Denny, Regina Ryan, and Liz n‟t let my daughter meet the be”. Logan explained their life as guy unless I knew he was There are many single moms. worth the time”, stated Ms. Dating is a very dif- problems that you can face Denny. Whenever Regina ficult thing to do when you‟re being a single mom, espe- wanted to date, her sons were a single mom. They have to cially when you‟re young and very protective of her. “They find babysitters if they want didn‟t want to see me get hurt are alone through it. You face to go out. They also have to again”. It was difficult for her new difficulties, many chal- work all the time to be able to because of the past relation- lenges, but fortunately it financially take care of their ship she had. She and her child. “Jake is my first prior- makes you stronger. boys had a hard time trusting ity, I don‟t date unless he‟s the men who wanted to date

Inside this issue: History of Valentine’s Day By: Lexi Boucier Athletes and Rela- 2 tionships Every February 14, across the Valentinus, all of who were Christians escape harsh Ro- Make ups and 3 United States and in other martyred. One legend con- man prisons, where they were Break ups places around the world, tends that Valentine was a often beaten and tortured. candy, flowers and gifts are priest who served during the According to one legend, an Awesome IPOD 4 exchanged between loved third century in Rome. When imprisoned Valentine actu- Playlists ones, all in the name of St. Emperor Claudius II decided ally sent the first "valentine" Valentine. Who is this myste- that single men made better greeting himself after he fell Joe Paterno 5 rious saint, and where did soldiers than those with in love with a young girl who these traditions come from? wives and families, he out- visited him during his con- We do know that February lawed marriage for young finement. Before his death, it Lasting Love 6 has long been celebrated as a men. Valentine went against is alleged that he wrote her a month of romance, and that Claudius and continued to letter signed "From your Val- Movie Review 6 St. Valentine's Day, as we marry the young lovers in entine," an expression that is know it today, contains parts secret. When Valentine's ac- still in use today. Although of both Christian and ancient tions were discovered, the truth behind the Valentine Breaking Up Is Sad 7 Roman tradition. But who Claudius ordered that he be legends is murky, the stories to Do was Saint Valentine? put to death. all emphasize his appeal as a sympathetic, heroic and-- The Catholic Church recog- Other stories suggest that most importantly--romantic nizes at least three different Valentine may have been figure. saints named Valentine or killed for attempting to help (con‟t. on p. 7) Dolphin Pride Page 2

Professional Sports and Relationships by: Robbie Garcia

Have you ever was scared, they had just spa. In an interview his dreamed of being a profes- gotten married and she was wife said “It is hard to live sional athlete? Many peo- pregnant. Magic Johnson each day knowing what he ple do but they also don‟t slept with over 10,000 did. I love him and I sup- know what happens after women in his basketball port him but his basketball the games. Many profes- career, while he was in a career definitely interferes sional athletes have girl- relationship with a faithful with our family life.” friends and even wives but woman. The show that doesn‟t stop them Superstar Kobe “Basketball Wives” shows from partying and sleeping Bryant has cheated on his the difficulties of being with other women. With wife with over 105 married to a professional the money and fame it isn‟t women. One of those athlete. It is a reality show hard for athletes to hook women claimed that Bry- filmed in Miami, Fl that up with many women. ant raped her. After receiv- includes the wives of fa- Earvin (Magic) ing a tour of a lodge and mous basketball players. Johnson admitted to hav- spa Kobe Bryant had inter- They discuss the things ing up to 10 women wait- course with the woman they must give up in a rela- ing for him after each from which he received the tionship but they do it be- game. No matter where he tour. She claims that he cause they love the men. played after he could go raped her from behind. All The main factor the wives out and have a good time while he had a wife. Be- have to worry about is the “I love him and with these young women. cause it was easy for Bry- man not being faithful support him, But little did he know it ant to be with as many even though the women but his would take a huge toll on good looking young are. his basketball career and basketball women as he wanted he family. Magic Johnson had got carried away and ended career the AIDS virus. When up raping a tour guide at a interferes with Johnson told his wife he our family life.” Volume 1, Issue 7 Page 3

Hollywood Make-Ups and Break-ups By: Amanda Cohen Demi and Ashton Kutcher gained three chil- this wedding was no differ- Demi Moore is filing for dren. His extra affairs ent. divorce after ending their have shocked the public. marriage that started in Many believed they were Will and Jada September of 2005. Demi the perfect couple. Rumors about Jada and is very upset about ending Will getting a divorce are the six year marriage. Be- Kim and Kris false. It was all for publicity ing a woman, a wife, and a Kim Kardashian filed for for Jada’s television show, mother there are values divorce 72 days after her Hawthorne. After the ru- that she has to uphold. wedding with Kris mors began circulating the They have been communi- Humphries. Kris believes show was cancelled. The cating through twitter and that the whole marriage show may be done but not Ashton says that “Marriage was a fraud and she had the marriage. The couple is one of the most difficult no intention to stay mar- will continue together and things in the world and un- ried. Kim seems to have hopefully keep making fortunately sometimes they done everything for atten- movies. fail.” Demi says most of the tion. Kim is always trying relationship was a surprise. to get the attention of the With marrying Demi, media and the public and

“Kim seems to have done everything for attention!” Newsletter Title Page 4

This Thing We Call Love by Shelica Anastari

Love. Love is expressed in all sorts of ways. And the beauty of music helps us create all those special emotions. From having your first crush, falling in love, to losing that spe- cial someone, music is the answer. Crush Playlist : Having that secret crush of yours right before your eyes. Seeing him/ her swift through the hallways and you feel like an angel has just drifted across your way. That magical moment when you locked eyes for an entire two seconds, and it made your entire week. There is that unfortunate downside which most of us have ex- perienced, when you have the biggest crush on someone and that special person doesn't even know you exist. These songs describe it all. Boyfriend Big Time Rush Pop Enchanted Taylor Swift Country It Girl Jason Derulo Hip-Hop Jump Then Fall Taylor Swift Country She Will Be Loved Maroon 5 Rock/Pop That Song In My Head Julianne Hough Country Hey, Soul Sister Train Alternative Rock Love Playlist: That magical moment when you fall in love. They say it takes a person seven times in falling in love, before they truly find their soul mate. Is that really true? Well I guess we all tell our different stories. Falling in love for that special someone is a feeling like no other. You feel like you're in a fairytale, a perfect world that you can't even believe it's reality. An endless feeling that makes you go speechless. These songs put emotions in words. ChrisB. - With You Chris Brown Pop/R&B Everything I Do(I Do It For You) Bryan Adams Pop/Rock Faithfully Journey Pop “Playlists can How Do I Live Without You Leann Rimes Country be made for Grenade Bruno Mars Pop/Rock I Don't Want to Miss a Thing Aero Smith Armageddon almost every I Love You This Big Scotty McCreery Country aspect of your Love Story Taylor Swift Country Marry Me Train Alternative Rock life. Love, Then Brad Paisley Country romance and Your Everything Keith Urban Country break-ups are no different.” Break-up Playlist: Heart-broken, shattered into pieces, angry, at the person you lost. Gone out of your life in an instant in a matter of seconds. Lost with words with the sudden situation. Wanting and begging for that person back, because you wouldn't know what to do without them. Or in other situation where the person who thought you loved, hurts you and turns out to be a two-timing backstabber. That moment when you're enraged with anger and take on revenge. Absolutely Zero Jason Mraz Pop Before He Cheats Carrie Underwood Country I Used to Love Her Guns n’ Roses Rock Baby Justin Beiber Pop/R&B Back to December Taylor Swift Country Are You Lonesome Tonight Elvis Presley Gospel/Blues Here Comes Goodbye Rascal Flatts Country Better Than Revenge Taylor Swift Country Dear John Taylor Swift Pop

Through it all, we have all faced these stages, emotions, and course throughout our life. Whether your an adolescent or a wise elder, love is as simple and complex as it will ever be. There are truly no words to describe it. So why not find the answers and your emotions through music. From all ranges of genres, starting from the classical blues to the Pop and R&B, expressions of love is in everything. Music is a beautiful thing <3 Volume 1, Issue 7 Page 5

Joe Paterno By: Patrick Ryan Not many people are re- later he was drafted into Ten Championships. Not spected and loved as a the army. Paterno spent many coaches have done football coach as much as his time in the service in what Joe Paterno has Joe Paterno was. Joe was Korea before being dis- done at Penn State. For all a college football coach for charged just in time to start of this Joe Paterno holds many years. From 1950- the 1946 school year at the most Division 1-A/FBS 1965 Paterno was an as- Brown University where he wins at 409 and most bowl sistant coach at Penn played quarterback and wins at 24, along with State and from 1966-2011 cornerback. After play- many awards he has won he was head coach of the ing at Brown and the NFL, throughout the years like Nittany Lions. Joe Paterno Paterno started his coach- Big Ten Coach of the Year wasn't just a coach for all ing career at Penn State three times, Coach of the of his years; he also played and he left one of the most Year Award and many in the NFL for the Cleve- memorable and respected more. But all of this came land Browns from 1946- coach in history. Joe Pa- to an end last year as Joe 1949. He played quarter- terno, during his time as Paterno died on January back and cornerback. coach, led the Penn State 22, 2012 at the age of 85. Joe Paterno was Nittany Lions to a 409-136- Joe Paterno will always be born December 21, 1926 in 3 overall record. He also remembered not only for Brooklyn, New York. He took them to a 24-12-1 all he has done at Penn graduated from the defunct bowl record. Paterno won State but all he has done Brooklyn Preparatory two National Champion- to all other coaches School and only six weeks ships as well as three Big throughout college football. “Paterno holds the most Division 1 College Football wins at 409” Newsletter Title Page 6

A Perspective of Lasting Love By: Micaela Maeder In today‟s „here today, that the man should be alone.” mitment does not mean to just gone tomorrow‟ kind of world, a The woman, “flesh of his flesh” one another, but the relationship long-term relationship may mean is a part of him, completely con- as well. Each person must do anything longer then several nected. In Matthew 19:5,6 it is their part. That includes dishes, “Many people months. Though that may not written, “Therefore a man leaves laundry, and finances. As you sound like it‟s lasted a long time, his father and his mother and say your vows to one another, talk about the most couples call it quits after cleaves to his wife, and they ”for better or worse, for importance of this allotted it yields trust as well become one flesh. So they are no richer ,for poorer, in sickness and time. With that being said, it‟s a longer two, but one. Therefore in health, until death do us part. honesty in a rarity to stumble upon a couple what God has joined together, let Commitment is a mutual promise relationship who has lasted for a decade or man not separate.” True love is a realized sealing an everlasting more. Some pearls of wisdom blessing from God as you stand bond. but seldom which I was able to obtain on a before Him and take vows to Many people talk practice it. successful long term relation- commit yourselves to one an- about the importance of honesty ships go as follows; faith, com- other. in a relationship but seldom prac- mitment, honesty and respect. Commitment is a tice it. The health and longevity Faith in God estab- decision you must make as your of any relationship depends upon lishes a foundation on which our relationship develops. Do you honesty. When there is honesty love begins to develop and both want the same thing in life? there is trust, trust gives a sense bloom. We are shown, as well as Do you get along most of the of confidence to both partners. taught by our parents from a very time? Do you see yourself with This confidence inspires commit- young age that God is love. We this person for the rest of your ment. When respect is present in learn from our parent‟s relation- life? If the answer is, ”No!”, I a relationship it yields trust as ship how wonderful love can be. have been told to run as fast as I well. The Bible states, “It is not good can in the other direction. Com-

Movie Review: The Notebook By: Markie Sandusky

When one thinks “romantic fused as to why he wants to read daughter to love someone movies” what usually comes to to her and who he is. As he starts “better” and in anger the next mind is The Notebook. It‟s like a to read the story than transitions day move into the city far away modern day Romeo and Juliet back to the „40s where the main from him. Every day for 365 and it is among some of the most characters Noah sees Alie for the days he writes her a letter but classic of love stories. It stars first time and falls head over gets none in return, after giving Ryan Gosling as Noah and Ra- heels in love for her. After Alie up on their once love Noah takes chel McAdams as Alie. The denies Noah at first their rela- a trip into the city and sees Alie story takes place in a nursing tionship starts and with time it but she‟s with her new fiancé but home as an old woman looks out grows and they become insepara- if you seen the movie you know of her window and then an eld- ble until the day he meets her there‟s a few twists and a ending erly man walks in and offers to parents. They immediately dis- that will make you tear up, but if read her a love story from his like Noah because he is a poor not you‟ll have to watch the notebook, She seems to be con- farmer‟s son and they want their movie and see for yourself. Volume 1, Issue 7 Page 7

Cont’d from p. 1 History of Valentine’s Day small tokens of affection or 1840s, Esther A. Howland By Middle handwritten notes, and by began selling the first mass- Ages, perhaps thanks to this 1900 printed cards began to produced valentines in Amer- reputation, Valentine would replace written letters due to ica. Howland, known as the become one of the most popu- improvements in printing “Mother of the Valentine,” lar saints in England and technology. Ready-made made elaborate creations with France. cards were an easy way for real lace, ribbons and colorful people to express their emo- pictures known as "scrap." In addition to the United tions in a time when direct Today, according to the States Valentine's Day is cele- expression of one's feelings Greeting Card Association, an brated in Canada, Mexico, the was discouraged. Cheaper estimated 1 billion Valen- United Kingdom, France and postage rates also contributed tine‟s Day cards are sent each Australia. In Great Britain, to an increase in the popular- year, making Valentine's Day Valentine's Day began to be ity of sending Valentine's Day the second largest card- popularly celebrated around greetings. sending holiday of the year. the 17th century. By the mid- Women purchase approxi- dle of the 18th, it was com- Americans probably began mately 85 percent of all val- mon for friends and lovers of exchanging hand-made valen- entines. all social classes to exchange tines in the early 1700s. In the

Breakups by Brendon Stearns

Break ups can be a heart- You shouldn‟t break same. The easiest way to get wrenching ordeal. You can up for just any reason. If they back out there is find some sort feel depressed about them are cheating on you or they of physical activity that takes and this can actually have a have done something else your mind off of things. Or negative physical effect on that is truly terrible. If they something else that completely you. There is no such thing as are lying to you everyday focuses your mind. Also don‟t an easy breakup, but there are since the both of you started be afraid to get back out there. some ways to break up with dating then they should be Even if you get rejected once or twice that‟s okay it is part of people that can hurt less. To dumped right away. Other- “Keep an open break up with someone it wise you never know when life. There is no such thing as a should be a face-to-face they are telling the truth. perfect first. Don‟t be mad or mind and be lunch or cup of coffee. By If you are the person sad if you get dumped or re- ready for jected more than once. Keep an seeing them face-to-face it being dumped usually you anything life shows that you are not afraid are the one who feels the open mind and be ready for to break up, but you still care most hurt. To get back on anything that life can throw at can throw at about them. It gives you a your feet can be a hard thing you. Just never let it get you you.” chance to let go of them. to do. You need to all the down.