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A publication of Logan County High School. Volume XXXII Issue IV Logan County Placed on the College Board’s 5th Annual AP® District Honor Roll for Signifi- cant Gains in Student Access and Success A Record 547 School Districts Across the Nation Are Honored Winter Sports pg. 2 “When you have Jesus, what is there to fear” History of Santa pg. 3 -Mother Angelica Deck the Halls pg. 4 Logan County is one of 547 school dis- tricts in the U.S. and Canada being honored by the Pumpkin Spice pg.5 College Board with placement on the 5th Annual AP® District Honor Roll for increasing access to AP course work while simultaneously maintaining Christmas Playlist pg. 8 or increasing the percentage of students earning scores of 3 or higher on AP Exams. Reaching these “What were your origi- Horoscopes pg. 9 nal plans after goals indicates that the district is successfully iden- high school?” tifying motivated, academically prepared students “To join the who are ready for the opportunity of AP. Since air force!” 2012, Logan County High School has increased -Mrs. Andrea the number of students participating in AP while 1.) 2014 is almost over. improving the number of students earning AP Ex- 2.) Christmas Music am scores of 3 or higher “What do 3.) Thanksgiving Food Helping more students learn at a higher 4.) A new year begins. you dislike most about level and earn higher AP scores is an objective of 5.) Christmas Break. winter?” all members of the AP community, from AP teach- “Cold ers to district and school administrators to college weather!” - professors. Many districts are experimenting with Sydney a variety of initiatives and strategies to determine Mimms how to simultaneously expand access and improve 1.) Ice on windshield student performance. “What is 2.) Black Friday. In 2014, more than 3,800 colleges and uni- your fa- 3.) Cold Weather. versities around the world received AP scores for vorite 4.) Mid Terms. Thanks- college credit, advanced placement, and/or consid- giving eration in the admission process, with many col- 5.) Class Changes. food?” “Turkey.” leges and universities in the United States offering -Harley Russell credit in one or more subjects for qualifying AP scores. November/ December 2014 FOODINI plastic printers. By: John Page The current version of In recent years, 3D printers the “Foodini” can only use 3D The Editor and Chief have become increasingly pop- printing to prepare the food to ular. Most 3D printers consist be cooked but cannot perform Katie Baker of plastic that is melted and the actual cooking process yet. reshaped, but how about a ma- Natural Machines claims that Reporting chine that prints food? Imagine eventually they will have a Staff having a full meal without model that prepares and cooks cooking or the food. Brittney Barton eating out Currently the Ashley Brinkley Kelly Carr with the item is only Kelsey Coleman click of a being of- Rebecca Engler button. It fered to pro- Victoria Gipson may be on its fessional Courtney Goad way to the kitchens, but Christa Hankins Maddie Harris market with the company Maranda Hurley recent inno- plans on dis- Madison Jernigan vations from a company titled tributing the item as a house- Lauren Macy “Natural machines.” The com- hold appliance later on. In the Courtney McGinnis pany claims to have a function- near future people could be Johnathon Page Lennon Reed al model of what they call the looking forward to healthy, Sarah Sterling “Foodini,” which can prepare delicious meals all created in Josie Thomas the food to be cooked through seconds. Ayla Vancleave a process much like that of 3D Aleigha Williams Brianna Winn Johna Winters Winter White and Cougar Blue By: Lennon Reed As we prepare our homes for the winter months, high school win- Opinions expressed in the editorials ter sports teams are also beginning to prepare for games and competi- herein do not necessarily reflect the tions. At Logan County High School, boys and girls basketball, basket- opinions of the news-paper staff, its ball cheerleading, swimming, and archery are all offered as winter sports. advisor, or its publishers. Letters to With boys and girls basketball tryouts recently concluding, our Lady the editor are encouraged. Any let- Cougars opened the winter sports season with a non-conference scrim- ters insincere, illegible, unsigned, or th inappropriate will not be published. mage against Trinity on November 15 , followed by the Blue and White Scrimmage in which our 2014-2015 basketball Cougars and Lady Cou- st VEIWS IN BLUE: is published by gars were introduced to our home audience on November 21 . the Journalism Class of Logan Throughout December, January, and February, basketball teams County High School. 2200 Bowling will have one to two games per week, while the archery, swimming, and Green Road, Russellville, KY 42276. cheerleaders continue practicing for competitions. The Logan County Ar- chery Team will participate in the NASP Regional Archery Tournament on February 7th, 2015. Also, the Logan County Cheerleaders will attend State in December, then Nationals in February. Congratulations to all fall sports players on your seasons and good luck to the players and coaches of the 2014-2015 winter sports teams. November/ December 2014 A Place to Call Our Own By: Josie Thomas There are now plans to build a new Area The History of Santa Clause Technology Center (ATC), also known as a Trade By: Courtney McGinnis School, on the LCHS property. It has been a vision Every time you hear the name of the Board and District Leaders for a long time, Kris Kringle, Father Christmas, Saint and many of those on the Logan County Board of Nick, Santa Clause, it brings back fond Education believe that this is the next logical step in memories of baking cookies on Christ- improving students’ education. The Trade School mas Eve and trying to fall asleep, but the will provide high-quality training that prepares stu- excitement of Christmas morning and dents to compete for jobs, learning skills needed in waking up to gifts brought by Santa today’s workforce. Students can earn college credit keeps you up. Americans got the tradition through some dual credit programs. These opportuni- of a stocky man coming down the chim- ties for students will also benefit the economic future ney of every child’s home and leaving of Logan County by training students in both busi- gifts under their tree came from Europe. ness and industry. The new building is expected to be finished in spring of 2017 if the tax increase is passed by voters in the county. FUDGE CRINKLES By: Sarah Sterling Ingredients: 1 box devil’s food cake mix ½ cup vegetable oil 2 large eggs Confectioners’ sugar or granulated sugar for roll- ing The real Santa, Saint Nicholas Steps: was born in Turkey, 270 AD. He was a 1.)Preheat the oven to 350. wealthy man because his parents passed 2.)Stir (by hand) dry cake mix, oil and egg in a away when he was young and left him a large bowl until dough forms. great sum of money. Saint Nicholas was 3.)Dust hands with confectioners’ sugar and generous with his wealth and would leave shape dough into 1” ball. money on peoples’ doorsteps. He became 4.)Roll balls in confectioners’ and famous for his kindness, and in the 16th place 2 inches apart on ungreased century the stories of St. Nicholas be- cookie sheets. came popular in Europe. They celebrated 5.)Bake for 8-10 minutes or until St Nicholas Day on December 6th, and center is just set. the children would leave their shoes out 6.)Remove from pans after a mi- to be filled with presents by St. Nicholas. nute or so and cool on wire racks. The Dutch brought the St. Nicholas tradi- tion to America, and we have been carry- ing on the Santa festivities ever since. November/ December 2014 Vandalism: The Bully of Today’s Property joke. These make no sense to me. The technology By: John Page and tools provided this school did not come from After four years of attending Logan teachers or County, some problems have become more principals, but clear to me than ever. A main issue I have no- the tax paying ticed is the carelessness of students when it citizens of our comes to school property. Having a school to community come to everyday is a privilege most young and state, in- people that most do not fathom. A student’s cluding parents school and its equipment should be treated of students. It with the same respect as that of an employees is our responsi- work environment. I say this because high bility as stu- school is basically a career in itself and holds a dents to utilize high importance for the future of students. these resources I have seen a variety of mistreatments instead of towards school property, whether it be carving downing our words into desks or breaking a computer as a own education. 8 Crazy Holiday Facts By: Lauren Macy 1.) In the U.S., 280 million turkeys Deck the Halls! are sold for Thanksgiving. By: Lauren Macy 2.) 20% of all cranberries consumed At LCHS, we have spirit week for such in the U.S. per year are eaten events like homecoming and red ribbon week, but on Thanksgiving. how do we celebrate the holidays? With no decora- 3.) Americans eat between 16 to 18 tions dispersed around the school, a holiday pounds of turkey each year. themed spirit week before winter break is the per- 4.) Californians are the largest con- fect way to get students in the Christmas spirit.