Braves’ Bulletin

The Billiken Club By Eleanor Drews and Feile Brown October 2016, Issue 19

Inside this issue: The Billiken Club Teacher Feature 2 started as a Jokes 2 group of women Meet Jenna Rudig 3 who helped the community, October Birthdays 3 school, Red Brain Teasers 4 Cross, and Children’s Sports 5 Hospital through Meet Jason Nelson 6 fundraisers. October Events 6 Some of the fundraisers were Weird Facts 7 bake sales, concerts, and dances. Meet Will Southard 7 The first gathering was hosted by Madeline Swartwout Anderson, - a Meet Mr. Wheeler 7 teacher- who invited the women into her home for a bridal shower in 1909. They formed the club, and set the dues for the club at one dollar Student Poll 8 per year. The name “Billiken”, comes from an ancient god that Student Artwork 8 represents “things as they should be.” As the years went on, the club paid for curtains, tennis courts and Contest 9 playgrounds for the school. In 1925 the Billiken Cup became a tradition Newspaper Staff: and a reward for one high school senior each year. The student who was selected as the winner was known for being a good citizen, having good grades, a good attitude and for the activities he or she • Jensen Brooks participated in. Every student who received the award has had his or • Feile Brown her name engraved into the silver cup. The Billiken Cup is still awarded • Samantha Davidson to a student each year.

• Eleanor Drews • Chloe Edwards Book Review: Paper Town • Rachel Haley By Ellie Marble

• Hailey Hoyt Quentin Jacobsen has spent his whole life • Ellie Marble following the rules and living inside the box, • Cole Medeiros until he met a wild girl named Margo. After Quentin and Margo’s wild night, Quentin • Kennedy Miller started to worry about Margo when she • Eliza Schnabel disappeared. Margo has left small hints all over the place and it’s Quentin’s job to find out what • Andrew Villard the hints mean so he can find Margo. Quentin • Ms. Clothier finally connected all the dots and set off to find • Mr. Novak Margo with his friends, Ben, Radar, and Stacey. The 19 hour car ride to find Margo is full of laughter, sadness, and close calls. The hunt to find Margo is a wild and crazy ride. If you want to know where Margo is, you’ll have to read the book! Braves’ Bulletin

Jokes Teacher Feature, Starring… Mr. Clark By Braves’ Bulletin Staff By Jensen Brooks

Q: What musical instrument is found in the bathroom? I interviewed La Conner School District Band Teacher Mr. Clark and A: A tuba toothpaste. found out many interesting things about him.

Q: What do you call cheese that’s Q: Why did you come to work at not yours? La Conner Middle School? A: Nacho cheese. A: I got to substitute here last year, and it seemed like a good Q: Why did the girl smear peanut place to teach band and choir. butter on the road? A: To go with the traffic jam. Q: If you could go anywhere in the world, where would it be and Q: Which flower talks the most? why? A: Tulips of course, because they A: London. I have English family have two lips. members, and I have never been to England. Q: A man arrived in a small town on Friday. He stayed for two days Q: What are your hobbies? and left on Friday. How is this A: I am a Seattle Sounders fan, possible? and I also sing in a community A: His horse’s name is Friday. choir.

Q: What candy do you eat on the Q: What do you like to do in playground? your free time? A: Recess pieces. A: I like to explore Bellingham.

Q: What is the hardest thing about Q: What is your favorite food? skydiving? A: Chipotle Burrito. A: The ground. Q: Where did you attend college? Q: How do football players stay A: I attended Western Washington University in Bellingham. cool during a game? A: They stand close to the fans. Q: Have you taught at any other schools? A: I have taught at Mount Vernon High School. Q: What do elves make sandwiches with? A: Shortbread. Did You Know? By Feile Brown Q: What are twins’ favorite fruit? A: Pears. • In 1567, a man with the longest recorded beard died after he tripped on his beard while running away from a house fire. Q: Why shouldn’t you tell a secret • The only true black flower grows in a small town in Turkey. on a farm? • If you swim 35 feet below sea level you can’t see red, so to your A: Because the potatoes have eyes eyes it seems green. and the corn have ears. • Queen ants can live up 30 years old and lay over a million eggs. • When you fall asleep and feel that weird “pin and needle” feeling is Q: What’s an insect’s favorite called paresthesia. sport? • May 29th is officially “Put a pillow on your fridge day.” A: Cricket. • Cherophobia is the fear of fun. • If you sneeze too hard, you can fracture a rib. Q: What do you call four • A duck's quack doesn't echo, and no one knows bullfighters in quicksand? why. A: Quatro sinko.

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7th Grade: Get to Know Jenna Rudig By Kennedy Miller

I interviewed La Conner Middle School seventh grader Jenna Rudig. I found out many interesting things about Jenna.

Q: What’s your favorite color? A: My favorite color is mint green.

Q: What’s your favorite food? A: I actually like a lot of different foods.

Q: What do you like to do in your free time? A: I really like to shop online.

Q: What sports do you play? LCMS October Birthdays A: I play soccer, volleyball, basketball and By Chloe Edwards track.

Hannah Cook 10th Q; Who are your siblings? • A: I have a brother named Corbin who is in th • Feile Brown 13th the 11 grade this year.

• Ryalyn Holt 17th Q: What is your favorite holiday and why? A: I like Christmas. It’s wintertime, and it is • Bradey Wyles 17th fun getting presents.

th • Eleanor Drews 27 Q: What is your favorite sport? th A: My favorite sport is volleyball. • Chloe Cunningham 28 st Q: What is your favorite television show? • Charles Baker 31 A: My favorite television show is Keeping up with the Kardashians.

Q: What is your favorite book? A: My favorite book is The Hunger Games.

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Brain Teasers

Are the circles static or moving?

Are the two horizontal lines of the same length?

Answers are on page 5 5 Sports: Volleyball Teams Shine at Their First Games! By Ellie Marble

On Thursday, September 23, La Conner’s 8th grade volleyball team won its first match against Concrete! After that victory, the seventh graders lost the first game in a tough battle, but then they came back and won their next two games to win the match! Both teams worked very hard, and it definitely paid off! Seventh grader Emma Worgum said, “It was tough, but we pulled through and won!” Good job Braves!

7Th Grade Erin Holden, Savannah Radlinger, Victoria Hayes, Hannah Th Cook, Hannah Grossglass, CeCe Grossglass, Mia Carlton, 8 Grade Jenna Rudig, Ryalyn Holt, Lily Gonzalez, Emma Worgum, Front Row: Justice Morgan, Manager Ellie Juliana Guerrero-Gobert, Marie Waltner. Marble, Maya Medeiros, Avery Sloniker, Katie Watkins. Back Row: Maya Masonholder, Sarah Malcomson, Kayla Rasler, Isabelle Williams, AnnaJane Thulen.

Movie Review: Freaky Friday Brain Teasers: Answers By Rachel Haley

The Empty Triangle The movie Freaky Answer: 3 Friday was created in The top number minus the bottom left-hand number is multiplied by 2003, and it was one of the bottom right-hand number to give the number inside the triangle. the most popular family movies. Freaky Are the circles static or moving? Friday is about a mom The circles appear to be moving even though they are static. This is and a daughter who due to cognitive effects of interacting color contrasts and shape seem to never get position. along. One day, they go to a Chinese restaurant, and an old waiter Are the two horizontal lines of the same length? gives them special fortune cookies. Then, when The two horizontal lines are of the same length. The visual angle gets the mom and the daughter finally had enough smaller with distance, so the brain automatically perceives objects at and read the fortune together, there was an farther distances too be bigger. earthquake that only they felt. The next day,

they realized they had switched bodies! Now it Can you see a baby? The baby’s head is on the left and the baby’s feet are against the was up to them to change back to their own trunk of the tree on the right. bodies and try to keep each other’s life the same. To find out what happens, you will need to watch the movie. Braves’ Bulletin

It Happened in October By Feile Brown

• On October 9, 1837, Racer’s hurricane ended. • The Japanese emperor Hirohito visited the White House for the first time on October 2, 1975. • Pablo Picasso was born on October 25, 1881. • Fox News Channel was first aired on October 7, 1996. • The Red Cross was formed on October 29, 1863. • The children's book Winnie the Pooh was first published 6th Grade: Get To Know on October 14, 1926. Jason Nelson Recipe of the Month By Andrew Villard By Hailey Hoyt

I interviewed my friend, Jason Nelson.

Read below to find out more about him. M & M Cookies Q: What do you like to most about 6th grade? A: It’s a lot of fun. • 1 cup Crisco shortening Q: What is your future job? • 1 cup packed light brown sugar A: Comedian. • ½ cup sugar • 2 large eggs Q: What is your favorite book? • 1 teaspoon vanilla A: Last Kids on Earth. • 2 ¼ cups flour • 1 teaspoon salt Q: What is your favorite after school • 1 teaspoon baking soda activity? • 1 ½ cups M & M’s plain chocolate candy A: Gaming. 1. Cream together shortening and sugars until light and fluffy. Q: What is your favorite video game? 2. Add eggs and vanilla and beat until combined. A: Fallout 4. 3. Add combined flour, salt, and baking soda and mix until well combined. Q: What is your favorite movie? 4. Stir in 1/2 cup M&Ms. A: Star Wars. 5. Drop by tablespoon onto ungreased cookie sheet. 6. Press 2-3 M&Ms onto top of each cookie. Q: Who are your best friends? 7. Bake in 375°F for 10-12 minutes. A: Madoc, Kevin, Andrew, Dakota and Ivan.

Q: Do you have any pets? Top 10 Most Powerful Pokemon: A: Two dogs: Bernie and Sweet Pea By Eliza Schnabel and two cats: Zeus and Stormy. 1. Arceus Q: If you could fly a WWII plane, what 2. Mewtwo would it be? 3. Mew A: Bomber. 4. Rayquaza 5. Giratina Q: What is your favorite color? 6. Darkrai A: Green. 7. Kyurem 8. Lugia Q: What is your favorite food? 9. Charizard A: Spaghetti. 10. Dialga 7

Weird October Facts By Eleanor Drews

• Samhainophobia is the fear of Halloween. • More U.S. presidents were born in October than any other month. • October comes from the Latin word “Octo” meaning “Eight”. • The flower for this month is Calendula, which represents sorrow. • On Halloween night, Scottish girls put a wet sheet over the fire and believe it shows them an image of their future husband. • In Hollywood, there’s a $1,000 fine for using silly string on Halloween. • October is National Pork Month, Sausage Month, Pizza Month, Cookie Month, Chili Month, and Popcorn Month.

8th Grade: Get to Know: Will Southard Get To Know: Mr. Andy Wheeler By Samantha Davidson By Cole Medeiros

Q: What is your job title? A: Director of Special Q: What are rd your Services. This is my 3 hobbies? year in La Conner. A: Doodling. Q: What is your favorite Q: If you part about working could travel here? anywhere, A: The people I work with. where would They are a dedicated crew. you go and why? Q: Where did you grow A: Alaska, up? because it’s cold in the winter. A: Denver, Colorado.

Q: What is a skill you would like to learn? Q: Where did you attend high school and college? A: I would like to learn how to ride a unicycle. A: Wheat Ridge High School. Lawrence University.

Q: What’s your favorite class? Q: What is your greatest achievement? A: My favorite class is garage band. A: Taking pride in my children.

Q: Who are your siblings? Q: What do you like to do in your free time? A: My older brother Braden, and my younger sister A: I love to play music. My favorite instrument is the Emily. trombone. I also enjoy bike riding and skiing.

Q: Who is your favorite Disney character? Q: If you could have anything, what would it be? A: Wreck-It-Ralph. A: I would wish for a little more time.

Q: What do you like to do with your family? Q: What is your favorite type of food? A: Go on vacations. A: Indian food. Braves’ Bulletin

Student Poll By Cole Medeiros Top 3 Favorite NFL Teams at LCMS

Giants 10%

Packers 10%

Seahawks 80%

Up and Coming Artists

Mia Carlton 7th Grade

Kevin Elston 6th Grade

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Match each Seattle Seahawk with his jersey number, and you might be a winner! The first ten students with correct answers will win a prize! Just bring this paper to Mr. Novak’s classroom.

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# 9 _____ Steven Hauschka # 16 _____

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Russell Wilson # 50 _____ Tyler Lockett # 72 _____

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