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HawkWinter Edition Talk Volume 57 Issue 2 Staff Breanna Abel Vanna Allen Reagan Amador Jade Bergamini Justinian Bragg Katlyn Braun Table Violet Chesson Natalie Conde Jack Dasilva News Demera Dowell Samantha Dykes Mariah Dyminski 5- New Year, New Principal Danielle Fleming Zachery Glass Aaliya Gray 7- Warhawk Traditions Benjamin Hernandez Eve Huey Alexis Hunter Makayla Jackson Miles Love Editorials Brooke Manzullo Patrick Martino 8- A Special Time of Year Morgan Newlin Anthoy Reed Mckenzie Rosenberg 9- The Gift of Loved Ones William Spencer Taylor Stanifer Christina Teissedre 15- Christmas Caroling Grace Thompson Mariah Thornhill Shaniya Tinch 17- “Run, Hide, Fight.” of Contents Adviser Features Candace Gilbert 12- Christmas Characterization Editor 23- Fa La La Scopes -in- Chief Sports Victoria Foltz Editors 21- Life in the Other Rylee Arnold Stephanie Carroll Hand Feliciah Dima Manisha Jackasal Sydney Soto Cassidy Tennant Jamie Wells New Year, New Principal rs. Lucas took on the role of principal after Dr. Brittain transferred to Azalea Middle School this fall. Lucas has been in the educational field for 29 years but has pursued most of her educational career here at Seminole. \. She has already made a few changes that have truly bettered our school. “If there is any way I could describe [being a principal], I would call it eustress. It is a good kind of stress happening all day long. I feel like I am privileged to do so many great things with teachers and students. Here is one thing I can say for sure, ‘no one day is like the other.’ MThe fact that you can’t script it is an amazing aspect of the job, and no two days are alike. I face each morning with the goal to stay humble and be kind. It is just the best job ever,” Lucas said. Administration had the opportunity to visit a smaller school in West California that used a form of our former no bells system. The school was much smaller than ours, so they had an easier time maneuvering it. When Lucas be- came principal, she made the executive decision to change this. New Year, New Principal “The pendulum had swung back a little bit. [Because we changing the world. What a great time to be young,” Lucas were without bells] we were just losing so much instructional said. time. I had a lot of pressure from both side, and as a leader, Yes, Lucas has made some big changes, but they have it was a tough challenge to know [which way to go]. We have been good changes for being a Warhawk. a tone that signifies ‘hey, we’re about to get ready to go, but what I feel is so unique is that the music signifies ‘here we are.’ “To be a life long learner, it What I do love is we have got the Warhawk fight song starting 1st is not just a buzz word or and 7th period,” Lucas said. “We kind of became known cliché, I really belive in it,” as [the school with] no bells, no dress code. It was never re- Lucas said. ally true, but it was our reality. There has always been a Pinellas County dress code, but it was not always enforced here at Seminole High,” Lucas said. “It is never too late to start your day over, the best will still be there. And it is never too late to get back up and keep going. Life does keep getting better and better, and those chances keep coming whether it’s college, career, technical, a start-up business—you guys are going to be December 2018 / Hawk Talk / News / 5 O Warhawk Traditions By Sydney Soto & Eve Huey Every year as the holidays roll in, students prepare for family tradi- tions. From eating 12 grapes as the New Year approaches to opening one present on Christmas Eve, students get excited to celebrate the holidays. 12 Lucky Grapes Claudia Nicol (10) celebrates New Years in a unique way. As her family and friends count down to the New Year, they eat 12 grapes for good luck in the coming year- 12 grapes for 12 lucky months ahead. “My tradition is very fun. I love doing it because it brings my fam- 12 GRAPES AT MIDNIGHT In Spain, eating 12 grapes at midnight on New Year’s Eve is ily together and it brings me luck. both a tradition and a superstition. The first 12 seconds of I usually put my grapes in a glass the Spaniards’ New Year are quieter and more intense than and start eating them as New Year an Americans’ New Year, as everyone focuses on eating all 12 approaches,” Nicol said. of the ‘miraculous grapes’ that symbolize 12 lucky months ahead. CHRISTMAS PICKLE The tradition of the Christmas pickle is from Germany. The pickle gives the finder good luck for the year. Someone hides the pickle-shaped ornament in the Christmas tree. The chil- dren then look fir it in the Christmas tree and whoever finds the Christmas pickle revieves a monetary prize. The Christmas Pickle Hunter Olsen (10) and his fam- ily participate in another unique tradition. His family hides a pickle with a Santa hat in their Christ- mas tree, and they search for the pickle. The lucky one who finds it gets a special reward. “It’s always fun searching for the pickle. I actually won one year and I was very proud of myself.” Olsen(10) said. 8 Wounderful Nghts “I love celebrating hannukah be- cause it shows the love and respect i have for my religion. It’s impor- tant to me because I get to share HANNUKAH these wonderful nights with my The menorah is used in the Jewish holiday, Hannukah. The family.” Hayden Derks (10) said. eight candles symbolize the eight mircale days and the ninth candles used for lighting the other candles. These traditions are unique to each person and hold a special place in the hearts of students at Seminole and people around the world. December 2018 / Hawk Talk / News / 7 o A Special The Gift of Time of Year Loved Ones What Is The Importance Do Prsents Take Away of Presents? From Christmas? By Aaliya Gray & Tori Foltz By Mariah Thornhill & Tori Foltz he lights twinkle, and the glow; oh, what colors this mmmmm the smell of hot cocoa and pumpkin pie time of year! Christmas is a time of giving and caring floats in the air. Colorful lights are hung around the among loved ones. The most well known tradition Christmas T house while caroling rings through our ears. The tree is up, is known for, other than its merry attitude, is the bestowing of M the sweaters are in the dryer and the ham for Christmas Day bow tied, colorful, wrapped presents. Children all year around is almost in the oven. But before we get all cheerful and happy, wait for the presage of Christmas arrival, and the time of re- let’s be serious for a minute. If those presents weren’t under the ceiving has begun. Though, I feel as you get older, you start to tree, would Christmas still be Christmas? feel more jovial in the action of giving than “I think they are worth it because it’s a Christmas tradition receiving. to give and receive gifts and as long as they are thoughtful and So, what really is the importance of presents? have meaning,” Saige Dion (9) said. “My point of view of Christmas gifts has definitely changed. When thinking about Christmas, one of the main com- I used to love getting presents; now I’m like, ‘you don’t have to ponents of this happy holiday that usually comes to mind is get me anything,’” Maxine Fahy (9) said. presents. What if that component never existed? Would the Most people would rather receive something simple, or noth- holiday still be as joyous as it is today? Do we really need gifts ing at all. The joy of another’s presence can always do more from our parents to be happy? Just by taking away a couple than what a gift could ever bring. gifts, could that really take away everyone’s big joyful smiles on Some only believe they are only valued for their materialistic, such a happy day? or properties. This may be somewhat true, but presents can be “Depends on the situation. Like, the kind of gifts under the more than greedy monetary value; they can be gifts of time and tree-I don’t see as the meaning of Christmas. My favorite gift care. every year is the gift of being able to see the family that I don’t Presents are something you give to loved ones. Yet presents get see that often. So for me the actual gifts don’t matter, but are not always valued or wanted; only the simple desire of com- when it comes to the gift of seeing family and being together, pany can be more valued than anything else. The importance that is what Christmas is really about,” Kaci Wills (9) said. of a present can vary for many, but there is no doubt that they To each person a gift can mean many things but, in the end, do make the jolly spirit of Christmas. I think gifts are important to Christmas, but everyone should still be just as happy for the wonderful gift of family. 83% of Students Think That Presents Are Not Neded to Have a Good Christmas December 2018 / Hawk Talk / Editorials / 9O Wee Care suports the Hawk Talk! Breakfast Station Father & Son Owners George and James Cole Breakfast and Lunch 7am-3pm 7 days a week 9342 Oakhurst Rd.