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Model UN group off to a strong start The G. Ray Bodley Model United Nations students involved were Ryann Crofoot, Chris- Both boys worked extremely hard and de- Club had their first conference on Saturday at tine Proud, Joseph Medico, Katelyn Holbrook, served these awards. The club’s next confer- Manlius-Pebble Hill High School. Students Zach Mizener and Drew Harmon. At the clos- ence will be in January. “This conference was discussed topics like, Nuclear Iran, Stem cell ing ceremonies two students were recognized only practice,” stated President Christine research, Disaster relief, and Special Commit- for their efforts. Joseph Medico received the Proud. “This is only the second year and we tees addressed old issues in the world like the Outstanding Delegate award for the Cuban still are a little unprepared. But with diligence constitutional convention and the Cuban mis- Missile Crises committee American side, and I think we can really get it going.” sile crises. Zach Mizener received Honorable Delegate for Model United Nations is always looking for Students had to come up with solutions to the Cuban Missile Crises Committee Russian new members. See Mrs. Hallett for more de- these problems by writing resolutions. GRB side. tails. RaiderNet Daily G. Ray Bodley High School, Fulton, NY Volume 2, Number 30 Wednesday, November 3, 2010 Youth Advisory Council shows spirit of giving moving experience. Packing the gifts was ex- the generous donations of high school students By Kayla Distin citing and all, but seeing them ready to be from across Oswego County, nearly 100 or- shipped truly made each YAC participant real- phans living in Columbia will now have a On the brisk morning of November 2, a group ize that this would be all that the orphans they brighter Christmas. Oscar himself was moved of high school students from Oswego County sponsored would receive. to tears, and those who participated first-hand could be seen loading a pile of wrapped Christ- Altogether, the project was a success. in the project left with a new appreciation of mas presents into the back of a van. Through the hard work of YAC members, and their belongings. Although Christmas is still months away, stu- dents of the Youth Advisory Council are al- Junior class fundraiser a warming idea ready in the giving spirit. By teaming up with Project Smiles director Oscar Verdura, YAC The junior class is raising money to help pay ket will receive a $5 gift certificate to the participants have been working diligently to for prom, class trips and the senior section of Raider’s Den. Every member of the junior class put together over 88 boxes of Christmas gifts the yearbook. To do so, they are selling blan- was given an order form for the blankets, so for orphaned girls living in Columbia. kets, and for those people who are familiar with all that prospective buyers have to do is to talk A child of Columbia himself, Oscar is now Central New York weather, these are a neces- to a member of the junior class. The blankets fortunate enough to live in the United States, sity. will be delivered in mid- December, making and does everything humanly possible to help The juniors are selling the blankets from them great Christmas presents.. So support the Columbian children living in poverty. Tuesday, November 2 to Monday, November junior class, and buy a blanket! Checks should Oscar came to YAC a few weeks ago, asking 15. The blankets come in all shapes and sizes, be made payable to “GRB-Class of 2012.” them to help him make the Christmas of many and all of them are either $27 or $30, and all By Ryann Crofoot orphaned girls special this year by committing the prices include the necessary 8% sales tax. Fultonian Yearbook dates to Project Smiles. Project Smiles is an organi- Most of the blankets are made from a zation that brings shoeboxes full of American sweatshirt material, and range in designs from and deadlines: Christmas gifts to underprivileged orphanages the American Flag to basketball to Major Friday, Nov. 5: Senior recognition ads in Columbia. League Baseball. There are also NFL designs, due Oscar himself founded the program, and which are made from a fleece material, and Wed., Nov. 17: Prom and baby pic- hand delivers every present to its intended range from the Dallas Cowboys to the New tures due child. Of course, the members of YAC unani- York Giants to the Philadelphia Eagles. November: Wish List postcards dis- mously agreed to help him, and it ended up to The new addition to the group is a blanket tributed be a very fulfilling agreement. made from sweatshirt material with the new Tues. Nov. 30: WInter sports team “Being able to contribute to this cause has Raider logo on it! The junior class needs to pictures been one of the most touching experiences of sell at least 100 of these Raider blankets to Fri., Dec. 3: Deadline for senior ac- my life so far,” says YAC member Danielle make a profit, and their goal is to sell at least tivity sheets Gillett. This is because of the feeling that each five blankets per person. The advisory that sells Wed., Dec. 22: Club, class officer, member felt while loading up the van. the most will win a pizza party. senior poll pictures Simply seeing the mass of wonderful gifts To help raise awareness of the sale, there will Submit pictures for piled in the back of Oscar’s van, and knowing be a mystery person each day; and it could be consideration online! that each box represented the happiness of a a teacher or a student. The first person to ask if www.hjeshare.com School code: deprived child, was definitely a humbling and the mystery person would like to buy a blan- 3033913 Page 2 RaiderNet Daily Opinion ‘tis the season...way too early! just come by the presence of a tree. By Brenna Merry The industry is attempting to rob society of what is known by many as the greatest time of year. They are the Grinches of the holidays that As children we often wished that every day could be Christmas. Now that years have passed, we have learned that it is the rarity of “it is up to you to remember all Christmas that makes the holiday so special that Christmas was and should to us. However, the market has not figured that remain, and to hold onto the fact out just yet; for them Christmas is three that holiday traditions are worth months long. Many families bring in the Christmas sea- far more than the latest gadgets. son following Thanksgiving by putting up We also need to know that the lights and cutting down their tree. For department stores and malls, spirit of the holidays does not just they start decorating practically still wearing their Halloween costumes. come by the presence of a tree.” On November 1 customers were greeted at a local department store by the presence of an enormous tree in the entrance way, as well as an aisle filled with candy canes plastered in red and green. Comments abounded from the mouths of shoppers, “That’s ridicu- need to discover, “Maybe Christmas, doesn’t come from a store. Maybe lous!” or “It’s not even Thanksgiving yet!” These types of actions from Christmas... perhaps... means a little bit more!” stores show how commercial the holidays are becoming. It’s about making people want to spend money, not appreciating family and the End of the first quarter time of year. Today’s youth are growing up thinking that Christmas starts in November and that it’s all about the gifts. When Santa is at the looms, how are you doing? mall in November the whole concept of the figure of Saint Nicholas is nearly destroyed. The school year is flying by, and some students are not keeping up. Stores are not going to stop these actions, because they are an eco- Next Wednesday marks the end of the quarter. With the ninth week of nomic success. People actually do start their holiday shopping sooner school already here, many students still have not turned in their assign- and in more abundance because of this tactic. Therefore it is up to you ments. Those who have late work only have a few more days to turn it to remember all that Christmas was and should remain, and to hold in before it becomes a zero. A zero can drag an average down, and a onto the fact that holiday traditions are worth far more than the latest few zeros could easily make a student fail. Even a student who gets 90s gadgets. We also need to know that the spirit of the holidays does not could potentially fail a class as a result of the zeros. It is the student’s responsibility to fix their grades. If you care about your grades, you should get your work in. It is not up to the teacher to Quote of the day: track you down and make sure you do your work. High school students “It’s not about how you achieve your should be able to keep track of their own work. It is not the teacher’s fault if you get a zero on an assignment, as you should be responsible dreams. It’s about how to lead your life. enough to realize that the zero was your fault. If you lead your life the right way, the Remember, there is still time to fix your grades...if you care about karma will take care of itself.