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Saint Patrick’s Day Melissa Bass Saint Patrick’s Day is a cultural and religious holiday celebrated internationally on March 17. St. Patrick is most commonly recognized as the patron saint of . In the seventeenth century, it was made an official feast day and has gradually became a secular celebration of Irish culture. Originally, the color associated with Saint Patrick was blue, but over the years the color green has grown in its association with the holiday. The has adopted this holiday, not officially, but a lot of people celebrate it. One sport event on this day is the St. Patrick’s Day Test, which is a international rugby league tournament between the USA and Ireland. In the United States, it’s not an official holiday, but we still celebrate it by displaying the color green, feasting, consuming alcohol, taking part in religious observances and MARCH 2012

Panther’s Tale Panther’s marching in parades. This day has been celebrated since the late eighteenth century and is primarily observed as a celebration of Irish or Irish American culture. When the holiday came to America in 1737, it was publicly celebrated in Boston. One popular icon for this day is the shamrock; it is a wild growing, three-leaved clover. Recently, the “authentic luck” as been running a little low in Ireland, because two harsh winters have affected the plants growth. The leprechaun, which has been linked to Saint Patrick's Day, was first a type of Irish folklore. There also known to have a hidden pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. First this little guy was known to wear red, but after being connected to this holiday, his wardrobe was then changed to green.

Black History Month Tabitha Rettig was Black History Month was a very important month of the year for many people because many great things happened. About 100 years ago, blacks had no rights at all; they were slaves, and the only way to get their freedom was to somehow escape and get to the North for their freedom. The men who stood up for their rights were looked up to by blacks and looked down upon by whites. These were very unfair times for these people. Some recognizable names form history include Rosa Parks, Harriet Tubman, and Martin Luther King, Jr., etc. These people played a huge part in black history and remain very important to all of us. Rosa Parks stood up for her rights on the bus; Harriet Tubman led people through the underground railroad to freedom; and King stood up for everyone's rights with his “I Have a Dream” speech. But, there are many more people that were a big part of rights. Right now, we have another part of African American history starting with our first black President Barack Obama. This has been a huge step in life for African Americans and for the country. HAPPY ST. PATRICK’S DAY!

2011-2012 Panther Tale Staff What You’ll Find Seniors Juniors Sophomores St. Paddy’s Day 1 Black History Month 1 Sierra Davis Melissa Bass Hannah Harms Coca Cola’s Birthday 2 Angela Pahl Tabitha Rettig Branden Kleppe Common Baby Names 2 Quigley Dr. Seuss’s Birthday 3

Steph Stumme Coca-Cola’s Birthday Common Baby Names in Branden Kleppe 2011 and 2012 Sierra Davis Coca-Cola is one of the oldest sodas still being produced; it was Every year thousands of babies on March 29th, 1886, when it was first invented, and now it is one of the are born around the United States. New major soda pop producers in the world. According to the Heritage Coca- names become popular, and old names Cola Website, it was that day in March of 1886 when Atlanta pharmacist that have been around forever are still John Pemberton created the drink out of curiosity and started to sell it at being used. Names like Matthew, Ryan, his pharmacy. He sold the drink for 5 cents a glass, and Frank Robinson, Jacob, and John are names that have John’s bookkeeper named the drink Coca-Cola and wrote it in the been used for generations. Girl names famous script that is still being used by the company today. Pemberton such as Sara, Emily, Abigail, Elizabeth, sold about 9 glasses of Coca-Cola a day, but in 1888, John Pemberton Jennifer, and Rebecca are also died. Through 1888 and 1891, an Atlanta businessman named Asa generational names. However, the year Griggs Candler bought and secured the rights to Coca-Cola for $2,300. 2011 has come up with some original Candler would later become the first president of the company and bring names. Newer girl names that were the drink to fame. When Candler was selling the drink, he also started given to babies in 2011 are Addison, selling popular Coca-Cola memorabilia. Brooklyn, Avery, Evelyn, Harper, and From 1893 and 1918, the company and the drink were growing Aubrey. Popular 2011 boy names are fast into a huge company, making the demand great. In 1916, the Brayden, Jackson, Jayden, Ethan, Liam, famous contour bottle was introduced, and the business was flying. As Kaden, Logan, Gavin, and Landon. Coca-Cola became really popular, it was soon sold in several countries Names are extremely unique and U.S territories. and different all over the world. For In 1919, Ernest Woodruff bought the company from Asa G. example, popular girl names in Mexico Candler. Four years later in 1923, Robert Woodruff, Ernest’s son, are Graciela, Perla, Camila, and became president of Coca-Cola and he would bring the company to Gabriela. Popular girl names of 2011 in greater heights over 60 years of being Coca-Cola’s president. From the Germany were Adalia and Analiese. mid 1940s to 1960s, companies overseas had doubled since WWII. Common names used for a girl in Through 1960 to 1980 the company was still growing at a huge rate. It Thailand is Isra or Kanya, and Kamol is created new drinks like Fanta, Sprite, TAB, and Fresca. Another thing a famous boy name. Rhea and Eros are that happened was that the Coca-Cola company bought Minute Maid two examples of common Greek names. Company in 1960. Throughout the course of these years, Coca-Cola Every person is unique and was being enjoyed in more than 163 countries. therefore names are unique. Some In the 1980s, Coca-Cola introduced Diet Coke, New Coke, and people name their kids old-fashioned Coca-Cola Classic, which is the same original drink due to people still names and some make new names. For loving regular Coca-Cola. The number of countries that have enjoyed example, Gwyneth Paltrow named her Coca-Cola rose to 165 in the 1980s. Also, in 1985, Coca-Cola became daughter Apple. Everyone is different the first soda in space. Coca-Cola also had the lead in the competition and names are an element that make with other companies like Pepsi Co. and 7 UP; this lead also still everyone unique. continues today. The company also sponsored several sports associations and the Olympics. The 1990s brought Barg’s Root Beer and the lovable Coca-Cola polar bear. More than 170 countries Unusual Celebrity Baby Names worldwide enjoyed Coca-Cola to this day. The company has now seen its second century, and it has more than 500 brands, and 1.7 billion 1. Kal-El, child of Nic Cage, named Coca-Cola beverages are being sold and served each day. Coca-Cola after Superman. will be 126 years old this year, so cheers to you Coca-Cola. The information compiled in this article is from http://heritage.coca-cola. Picture is from http://www.pycomall.com/images/P/Coca- 2. Pilot Inspektor, child of Jason Lee Cola_logo5.jpg (from My Name is Earl), named after the band Grandaddy’s song, He’s Simple, He’s Dumb, He’s the Pilot.” Umm...ok.

3. Coco, child of Courtney Cox and David Arquette, short for Courtney Cox.

4. Kyd, child of Tea Leoni and David Duchovney. Need I say more?

5. Sage Moonblood, son of Sly Stallone whose middle name is Sage and, obviously, has to have blood in his name.

6. Memphis Eve, daughter of Bono.

7. Fifi Trixibelle, daughter of Bob Geldof and Paula Yates, named after dogs? horses?

So don’t be afraid to pick some names that are way out there...celebrities do it. Dr. Seuss’s Birthday Horse Hannah Harms Stephanie Stumma On the day of Have you ever tried something you thought would March 2, 1904, the famous be gross but ended up tasting really delicious? Have author Theodor Seuss any of you ever considered eating ? Well, Geisel (also known as Dr. you should. Horse meat may be a taboo in our culture Seuss) was born. This man, in America, but in other countries, it’s a daily part of in my opinion, is the best their meal. It is a major meat in only a few countries, childhood book writer as of notably in Central Asia, but it forms a significant part today. I personally own just of the culinary traditions of many others, from Europe about every book he’s ever to South America to Asia. In the late Paleolithic era, published, which is 46 wild horses were a common source of food. French books total. He became a tastes for horse meat date all the way back to the household name with some of his most famous books: Green Revolution. A 2007 Time magazine article about Eggs and , The Cat in the Cat, One Two Fish Red horse meat brought in from to the United Fish Blue Fish, Horton Hatches the States characterized the meat as sweet, rich, super Egg, Horton Hears a Who!, and lean, oddly soft meat, and closer to than How the Grinch Stole . . Horse meat can be used to replace beef, , Each of these books have mutton, venison and any other meat in virtually any been read to children of all ages recipe, although the cooking time is shorter than that for centuries now, even though they of beef or pork. Those preparing sandwiches or cold were made so long ago. For meals with horse meat usually use it smoked and anyone who hasn’t read at least salted. Horse meat forms an ingredient in several one of his books, they often rhyme traditional recipes of . In Japan, horse meat is and they have pictures, which were served raw, thinly sliced, and dipped in soy sauce also created by Dr. Seuss with ginger and onions. People in Kazakhstan make himself. His first strike in fame was out of horse meat. In France, it is a due to the book called And To Think I delicacy to serve horse as a . In Sweden, horse Saw That On Mulberry Street! Mulberry Street was actually a meat is usually made into meat. It is also street less than a mile from his home on Fairfield Street in sliced deli-style for sandwiches. Now that you know Springfield, Massachusetts. what horse can be made into, hopefully you’ll When he wasn’t writing these famous books, he was consider expanding your taste buds’ horizons. It is doing cartoons for the New York Daily Newspaper. The now legal to slaughter horses in the United States for cartoons were during World War ll era, so many were political. human consumption. Some states still have tight He wrote 400 cartoons in two years, and they were later regulations for the sale of the meat like California and published in Dr. Seuss Goes To War. To prove how much of Illinois. In Iowa, there are currently no slaughter an impact Dr. Seuss made while he was alive, today, 21 years houses opened for horses yet. So you’ll have to go after his death and on the exact date of his birthday, one of his online to buy horse meat. Info obtained from famous books The Lorax came out in theaters. This movie Wikipedia.org. starred Zac Efron and Taylor Swift and was about a boy’s love for the trees, and how businesses and money profits are killing them off, polluting the air and killing animals. Dr. Seuss died in 1991 at the age of 87. In his honor, the postal service issued a 37 cent stamp depicting two of his books and 6 of his famous characters. It was released on Oct. 27, 2003. Blood Drive by Brittany Quigley On March 27, 2012, the advanced levels of high school science classes organized a Blood Drive in the Tripoli High School gym from noon to five o’clock p.m. These students were the ones who also worked during the blood drive escorting people who had donated and keeping an eye on those who were preparing to donate. In order to donate, people were required to follow certain steps before, during, and after donating. Before they could donate, each person was to register when they came in if they didn’t have an appointment. Next they were to drink some water, which should be done throughout the entire day. Hydration is important when donating blood. The person should wear comfortable clothing in order to stay relaxed throughout the process. The person should also bring their identification with them and a friend to help calm the nerves. Next is the actual donation. When arriving at the donation site, staff will help them register and check identification. Then a nurse takes them aside and asks questions to ensure the person is healthy and eligible to donate. If all criteria are met, the nurse will take the person over to the chair and clean a section of the arm where the needle will be inserted. A sterile needle will then be inserted and the donation process begins. This will last about ten minutes. When the donation process is complete, a nurse will remove the needle and bandage the arm. After donating, it is important to grab a snack and something to drink. Then, the person is free to carry on their normal daily activities, avoid stress and overworking the arm. There was a total of forty- eight units collected at this blood drive this year, but approximately fifty- nine had attempted to donate. Each unit can save up to three lives; therefore, approximately one hundred and forty- four lives were saved during this blood drive. Thank you to all those who put forth the effort to donate blood this year! Get your pictures in the yearbook! The Yearbook Staff invites students and parents to Log on to: ReplayIt.com submit photos for the yearbook. If you’ve got great photos Password: Panthers12 (case sensitive) of school and community events or you and your friends •Browse to select the photo(s) you wish to upload, click on just having fun, we’d like to see them. “Image Share”. Our photographers can’t be everywhere. Help us get as •Enter information about the photo and provide contact many photos as possible to create a terrific book everyone information in case the staff needs additional information. will want to have. •Click “Save Details”. It’s that easy. Here is how you can submit photos online: Thank you!