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News We’re All a Part Of . January 2018 Vol. 7 Issue 3 Observer Contents 2 Vol. 7 Issue 3 January 2018 Letter from the Staff Contents Mission & Vision Dear Readers, Cover: Designed by Josh C. News We’re All a Part Of As we leave 2017, new 3 Announcements It is our mission as the opportunities and a pleasurable Alfred-Almond Observer to provide 4 Talent Show year await in 2018. The staff at truthful, unbiased, and accurate information to the student body. Our 5 Semi-Formal the Observer will continue our goal is to deliver relevant stories task of providing students and focused on both informing and 6 Kevin Hines entertaining the Alfred-Almond faculty with intriguing and 7 MLK, Jr. community. We strive to promote a informative news in the new positive school climate and will use 8 Rose Parade year. the Observer as a way to give all voices at Alfred-Almond a platform. 9 New Year’s Eve 10-1 Net Neutrality We would like to start 2017 Observer Staff off 2018 covering a myriad of 12 Myanmar Editors in Chief important topics, informing Kaitlyn C. 13 Mr. Sanders you of late developments in Abigail H. 14-5 Miss Sick 2017, such as the critical Net Jessie M. Neutrality vote, new teachers, 16-7 Who is It? Copy Editors and upcoming local activities, Morgan G. Sam Q. 18 Basketball like A-A’s talent show. This Chloe M. Sam W. Maya R. 19-21 Winter Birthdays issue also contains more light Design Managers 22-3 Dance hearted topics, like why to get Sam Q. Zoey K. a guinea pig and Netflix 24 Netflix Veronica M. Emily N. changes, so readers can be sure Josh C. Attilo C. 25-6 Guinea Pigs to find something interesting. Public Relations Managers 27-9 Conspiracy Theories Chris G. Morgan G. 30 Game Page Happy New Year! We Sam W. Matt I. hope 2018 will treat you well. Sophie N. Duncan B-C. 31 Acknowledgements Staff Writers Zoey K. Chris G. Matt I. Chloe M. Happy New Attilo C. Duncan B-C. Year! Technology Advisors Emily N. Veronica M. Josh C. Sophie N. ⓒ ALFRED-ALMOND CENTRAL SCHOOL 2015 - RT. 21 ALMOND, NY - 607-276-6555 Observer Announcements 3 Vol. 7 Issue 3 January 2018 A NO SCHOOL!! NO SCHOOL!! Monday, REGENTS RETAKES Friday, January 15 for Will be held January 26 for a MLK, Jr. Day January 22-25 conference Day 2018 AACS Spelling Bee Competition ❖ Competition: 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, January 18 in the High School Auditorium ❖ Open To: Grades 1 - 8 ❖ Entry Forms & Practice Sheets: Available in elementary and high school main offices ❖ Winners of the Local January 18 Bee must be available to represent AACS in Corning, NY on March 17 for the Regional Qualifier. ❖ Visit spellingbee.com/study-tips for more information and helpful study tips Observer Talent Show 4 Vol. 7 Issue 3 January 2018 AA’s Got Talent!!!! The class of 2023 will be hosting the first ever talent show/spaghetti dinner in Alfred-Almond School history! On Friday, February 9, 2018, the 7th graders and class adviser Mike Levey plan to have the first annual AA Talent show. In the last few weeks, the 7th graders have been working very hard with some assistance from Mr.Levey, and they are very excited to see what talents you have. Some of the things they are looking for are people to be themselves and for whatever you as a participant think is talent. Participants Auditions: include anyone who Grades 3-6, A-A staff, and Boces students: is currently Monday, January 22 at 3:30-5 p.m. attending Grades 7-12: Alfred-Almond, Tuesday January 16+23 during activity mods grades 3-12, and of course, Alfred-Almond Staff The Talent Show itself will be Friday, may also February 9, 2018, beginning at 6:30 pm. participate. Spaghetti dinner:4:30-6:30 in the high school cafeteria Guidelines: ● NO fire/pyrotechnics ● Please bring all the necessary equipment for your ● NO fog/smoke machines act unless you check in with the school and you ● NO water or food in your are told the school can supply equipment. (school presentation equipment includes: speakers to play music ● NO animals in your presentation. [YOU have to supply the music], microphones, ● Please refrain from using profanity etc.) (or songs with profanity) in your ● Please keep your act within the 1 - 5 minute act. range. ● Please make sure your ● MAKE SURE your act is safe for you and the presentation is school appropriate, audience. and appropriate for those ● Must be an Alfred-Almond student, attending. Alfred-Almond Staff Ticket Prices: ● Four Teacher Judges include Admission - $5 Mr. Mix, Miss Karr, Miss Hatch, Mrs.Wall and Acts are free one student judge Spaghetti dinner - $8 Prizes- 1st-$25 2nd-$10 3rd-$5 By Christopher Galusha Staff Writer Observer Semi-Formal 5 Vol. 7 Issue 3 January 2018 The Snow Ball The Semi-Formal Dance is an event hosted by the National Honor Society; students in grades 9-12 are allowed to attend it. Guests in the dance are dressed semi-formally, meaning young men wear a shirt and tie, and young women wear dresses. You can go alone, in a group, or with a date. The dance will take place Saturday, January 27; come to Mr. McAneney with questions regarding the dance. For this year’s ninth graders, Seniors have been able to go it will be the first year they’re able for three years now, and many have to attend. Here are some of the ninth attended dances all three available graders’ expectations: years. They have some experience, and have advice for people that are -Carsen H. doesn’t think it will be a going for their first time. These three big, luxurious dance. “It’s at the seniors have gone all three years: school, so it can’t be a really big thing.” He expects there to be a mix -Hudson L. says it’s best to stay of slow music and today’s common calm. It’s not as big of a deal as music. He hopes there will be people expect. Don’t take it too cookies and soda. Students Attending Semi seriously, focus on having a fun time. Based on a survey taken during activity Enjoy how you dress, think of it as -Kailyn C. thinks people will be Period, more than 60% of students 9th-12th just another dance. “dancing like wild, doing weird will attend the dance. Poll done by San Warren. head spinny things.” She plans on -Sophie N. believes you should just dressing in a nice dress and boots focus on having a good time. because she doesn’t like fancy Surround yourself with people you shoes. She hopes there will be enjoy the company of. Wear streamers, soda, and fruits. Kailyn Tickets will be available whatever makes you feel confident would like it if country music was Tuesday, January 23-Thursday 25 and comfortable. Get dressed up nice played, but she expects pop. due to there being a conference day and dance your heart out and laugh a on Friday, the 26th. lot. -Brent P. believes the gym will be Single tickets are $15. split into two sections - one section Couple tickets are $25. -Brady H. says it is wise to conserve for slow dance, and one section for your energy while dancing so you pop/hip hop. There might be a have it for the whole night. Don’t try photobooth or photographer. He The dance goes from 7:30-11:00 kissing anyone; public displays of expects baked goods and punch. p.m. There will be cookies and affection are not allowed. Most punch, a DJ, and a backdrop for importantly “don’t eat too much - Chelby M. guessed incorrectly that taking photos. If people plan on Jell-O before the dance. You will people would be dressed formally at bringing a guest from a different puke.” When asked about fashion the semi-formal dance. Chelby advice, Brady stated that, loves food and has high hopes of school, a permission slip is needed. “Suspenders always make you look there being a large variety of chips. cooler and don’t try fedoras or She doesn’t expect milkshakes but, fingerless gloves.” You will not pull “it would definitely be cool if there By them off. were some.” Sam Warren Public Relations Manager Observer Kevin Hines 6 Vol. 7 Issue 3 January 2018 “I thought it was a good “It was interesting and experience and I enjoyed it.” BE HERE informative.” -Roni M. -Jadie F. TOMORROW On the quiet morning of By Friday, December 15, our school was Chloe Muhleisen Suicidal behavior varies for given the opportunity to listen to the Copy Editor children, teenagers, and adults. No story of John Kevin Hines. Hines is matter what age, someone who suffers from mental health problems one of very few people who survived the jump from the Golden Gate will benefit from talking to people Bridge. His goal was to share his about what’s wrong or what’s on experiences and make people more their minds. It is difficult to tell who aware of the consequences of suffers from mental health problems suicide. from just a glance, so it may be hard Hines’ demeanor while to tell if someone needs to talk. One telling his story was hopeful and way to combat this is always asking energetic. Although the subject was the people you are close to and your heavy, his story was told with a good loved ones if they’re okay.