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DECEMBER 9, 2009• VOLUME 6 • ISSUE 6 • KINGSVILLE, TX 78363 CHOIR TRIP BASKETBALL SPOTLIGHTS Choir Performs in ADVICE COLUMN TOURNEY Teacher and Student Spotlight Money Management Fort Worth Boys Take 3rd Place

– page 5 –page 3 – page 8 – page 6 PPAS sends stockings to Soldiers by Tania Rodriguez 144 servicemen and women in seeds, crackers, chips, sun Editor-in-Chief Resurez´s unit. The purpose block, mouth wash, liquid hand Holidays are coming and Pres- of this is to collect sanitizer, soap, shampoo, etc. byterian Pan American School stockings and stuffers to send to “I feel good about contribut- (PPAS) staff and students are the soldiers with the hope that ing. It is Christmas and time collecting items and money each soldier receives their own for giving. It always feels for soldiers who will spend stocking, Stockings for Soldiers better giving than receiving their Christmas in Iraq. The “The family of the soldiers and more for these soldiers troops are currently at Ft. that are leaving decided to who work really hard for their Bliss, where the soldiers are take donations from people to country,” said Paul Vilchez, finalizing their training for de- get more support and items for junior who donated money ployment to Iraq in December. their relatives,” Salinas said. along with his English III The idea for this was brought by The products will be given to Class with Lillian Johnston. Eva Salinas, School Secretary the soldiers on the first or sec- Reili Cantu, Coach at PPAS, for PPAS because her brother, ond week of December before also contributed to Stockings PPAS staff and students donated several items for Roel Resurez, is currently the they leave to Iraq. Some of for Soldiers. She thought of col- Stockings for Soldiers. The products will be given to Commander for the Alpha Co, the products that are allowed soldiers that will be spending Christmas in Iraq. nd 72 BSTB. Currently there are are: energy bars, sunflower JUMP, PAGE 7 Four soccer players are named All-District by Jimena Hernandez On November 14, 2009, four was named Second Team All-State because of what I have achieved. It’s Managing Editor Presbyterian Pan American School and Raul Zavala, a 16-year-old Junior sad too and I will love to stay and soccer players were recognized from Vallehermoso, Tamaulipas was keep supporting the team in future with their outstanding effort and named Honorable Mention All-State. years,” Trevino said. leadership that lead the school to their Trevino said he didn’t expect to get Gomez recommends to the players third consecutive state championship the recognition. It was a surprise not to do silly and mischievous things at Baylor University in Waco. to him to be nominated but also to and to enjoy every single moment Captains Israel Gomez, an 18-year- be recognized in his last year being they have as a team because times old senior from Toluca, , and the captain of the three-time state goes fast especially when you are From left, Israel Gomez, Advento Advento Trevino, a 17-year-old senior champion team. having fun. Trevino, Raul Zavala and Christian from Vallehermoso, Tamaulipas, “I feel really proud of myself. I “I feel very proud of myself but I think Ortiz. were recognized for the highest title think that all my effort was worthy that without my team’s help I could of First Team All-Sate & All-District. especially this year as a senior in JUMP, PAGE 6 Christian Ortiz, a 17-year-old Junior, my last year at Pan Am. I feel good 2 December 9, 2009 academics Eagle X-Press DEAN'S DESK Pan Am's Art History Class by Daniel Victoria Staff Writer Presbyterian Pan From left, American School Eaglets II encourages students Viviana Garcia, to get closer to God 16, and Joshua and experience a good Perkins with My Favorite Christian life. This year, Garcia's chapel. When I was a little girl, one of my as usual, the school offers favorite playthings was paper dolls. Garcia was the My mother subscribed to McCall’s New Testament and Old only student in magazine and each month, in the Testament courses but for Perkins' class to centerfold of the magazine, was a the first time, a new class receive a grade new Betsy McCall paper doll with called New Testament of 100. some paper outfits. My younger sister Arts is offered. The Pixie and I alternated months and class is taught by Joshua had a wonderful time pretending with our dolls having tea parties, picnics, Perkins, who is also and other special events. To our a geography teacher. excitement, Betsy was made into a real “New Testament Arts doll. We knew exactly what we would is a class that relates ask from Santa for Christmas that scriptures to modern year. The only time that we got a new life,” Perkins said. toy was at Christmas and you better was creating a church. and markers. The class, said that it was hard believe when we told Santa, at the Coal The class deals with the influences that “I wanted them to create students had one week work to do but when he Mine Company Store, that we would a place of worship of their to complete the project. was done, he realized that be very good, we kept our promise (at religion has on modern least I did). We could hardly sleep that life, art politics and own. I wanted to know “I think it was a he had done a good job. , waiting to hear Santa’s architecture, he said. how a church should look difficult but a very “I was really impressed sleigh bells and the on the roof. During the course, for them,” Perkins said. interesting assignment with the work they did. I am sure that we heard them just before the students have been The churches were made to do. I really enjoyed They put a lot of thought we drifted off to sleep. When we awoke assigned to develop of supplies and materials it,” said Cheol Jong Yoo, into it,” Perkins said. in the morning, Santa had brought our such as cardboard, color 16-year-old Eaglets II. dolls, just as he had promised. My sister several projects, but and I still reminisce about our Betsy one of the most creative paper, glue, crayons Suk Kyun Kim, Eaglets II dolls and how special they were. What really made Christmas special at December 2009 Saturday, December 12: our home was that we not only looked Christmas Program @ 7 p.m. forward to Santa and his gifts, but we National Drunk & Drugged Driving COUNSELOR'S Prevention Month Monday, December 14: knew the real meaning of Christmas st – that the gifts which we received National Stress Free Family Holidays Exam: 9-11 a.m.-1 Period th were a reminder of God’s gift of the Month Exam: 1-3 p.m.-5 Period baby . Each Christmas Eve, we Staff Luncheon @ 11:30 a.m. went to church and participated in the Universal Human Rights Month Christmas pageant and the story never Safe Toys and Gifts Month Tuesday, December 15: rd grows old. Our Betsy McCall dolls Exam: 9-11 a.m.-3 Period th have disappeared long ago, but those Wednesday, December 9: Exam: 1-3 p.m.-7 Period precious times live on in our hearts. Rotary Scholarship Luncheon @ 11:45 The birth of the was more Choir at Lion’s Club @ 11:45 a.m. than two thousand years ago, but the Faculty Meeting @ 12:15 p.m. a.m. gift lives on. It is as real today as when Thursday, December 10: Wednesday, December 16: the angels first proclaimed “Glory to the Exam: 9-11 a.m.-4th Period newborn King!” My Christmas wish for ELLIE PEREZ NHS Installation @ 1:15 p.m. each of you is that you experience the Friday, December 11: Teacher Workday from 1-3 p.m. joy of the Christmas season – reliving CORNER Exam: 9-11 a.m.-2nd Period Thursday, December 17: old memories, making new memories, Exam: 1-3 p.m.-6th Period Teacher Workday from 8 a.m.-12 p.m. and reflecting once again on the gift of Grades Due, 2nd Quarter & Semester the baby Jesus, born to be our Savior. Girls Basketball Game @ 4:30 p.m. December 9, 2009 features Eagle X-Press 3 Teacher spotlight announced for December WITH JUNIOR + DEBORA HERNANDEZ by Samuel Chavez Q A Staff Writer Desiree Gutierrez, from Driscoll, enjoys shopping and watching movies, but likes to spend Interview with 2009-2010 most of her time with her family. Junior Class President She was chosen as December’s teacher spotlight for Presbyterian by Jesus Flores Pan American School (PPAS). Staff Writer “I feel honored and surprised,” Gutierrez said. “I enjoy what I do Q: How does it feel to be president? and being here at Pan Am and it feels great to be recognized.” Gutierrez studied at Texas A&M University-Kingsville, where she A: I feel nervous and happy received her bachelor’s of arts degree in communications with an about it because I want to emphasis in journalism. photo by Samuel Chavez do the right thing and I want She has been teaching at PPAS for four years and this year, she is DESIREE GUTIERREZ my class to feel comfortable teaching two classes of English II, two classes of Language Lab, Yearbook and Newspaper. with me as the president. “I really enjoy teaching Newspaper because it’s what I have always had a passion for,” Gutierrez said. “I enjoy all my classes and students and I feel so comfortable here because of the family-like environment.” Q: Why do you think you Debora Hernandez Gutierrez is the adviser for the student newspaper, The Eagle X-Press, and the school’s were chosen? yearbook. She is also one of the sponsors for the Eaglets 2 Class. “I really like working at PPAS because it’s a small school with very respectful students that A: I’m responsible and the class thought I would you get attached to and a good faculty as well. It’s a really good school,” Gutierrez said. develop the role of being a good president.

Senior chosen as student of the month Q: What is your job as the president? by Javier Villegas photo byJavier Villegas month, the student is evaluated Staff Writer by the School’s Principal Dr. A: Seek the junior class’ well being and also to give the Seventeen-year-old senior, from Barbara Stottlemyer on his seniors a good prom. Valle Vermoso, Tamaulipas, grades, activities, participation Roberto Garza is the student and overall accomplishments. of the month for November at “What I do in class is I try to pay Presbyterian Pan American School. as much attention as I can and then Q: What other activities are you involved in? “I’m surprised. I didn’t expect it. I ROBERTO GARZA before a test just go over the material don’t know what I did to deserve it, He is also a Dual Credit student at a couple of times,” Garza said. A: I ‘m part of the volleyball team but being president I feel very proud of myself because Coastal Bend College and is taking His favorite subject is is my major activity because the prom arrangements I think I’ve fullfilled the teachers’ English 1301 and Government. History and Geography. take most of my time. expectations.” Garza said. In his spare time, he likes to “I always wanted to know about Garza arrived in July of 2007 listen to music and have fun with the variety of cultures around the for the IEP Summer Program. world and their history,” he said. his friends. He is also part of Q: What are you planning to do as the class president “I was looking for a better the state soccer championship In the future he wants to education and future. So I chose team for the 2009 fall soccer pursue a career in business in the future? PPAS because my family and I season. He played as a Mid-filder. at either the University of believe in the high educational “I’m very proud of my team and Texas at San Antonio or Texas A: My first plan is to have a good prom and then I want quality of the school,” he said. myself. We gave our best effort to A&M University-Kingsville. to raise money for the senior trip. He was part of the 4H Club in 2007. win the Championship," Garza said. “Always set goals in life and give He showed a lamb in the Kleberg- In order to receive the your best to accomplish them,” Kennedy Junior Livestock Show. recognition of student of the Garza said. 4 December 9, 2009 opinions Eagle X-Press

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"THE CHRISTMAS DINNER BECAUSE IT IS THE "THE GIFT EXCHANGE BECAUSE I THINK WHEN ONLY TIME OF THE YEAR WHEN ALL THE FAM- YOU GIVE, YOU CARE." -SOO WON YOO, SENIOR ILY GETS TOGETHER."-FERNANDO FROM SOUTH KOREA. MONTEMAYOR, SENIOR FROM MEXICO. CHRISTMAS TRADITION?

"WE DON'T CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS, INSTEAD "WHEN MY MOM MAKES SPECIAL GERMAN WE JUST HAVE A NORMAL FAMILY DINNER."- COOKIES CALLED LEBKOOKEN. THOSE ARE TERRY LIANG, SENIOR FROM TAIWAN. THE BEST."- DAN MEEK, HISTORY TEACHER FROM KERRVILLE, TEXAS, U.S. Tania Rodriguez, Editor-in-Chief Celebrating Christmas in different cultures Jimena Hernandez, Managing Editor by Whamok Yang Staff Writer Whamok Yang, Staff Writer At the beginning of December, most people already started to decorate their houses and stores Jesus Flores, Staff Writer are also filled with the festivities of Christmas celebration. Samuel Chavez, Staff Writer Christmas is one of the biggest holiday in the U.S. and Mexico. Most people spend Christmas with their family. They do several specific things on Christmas, usually like decorating the Viviana Garcia, Staff Writer , exchanging Christmas presents and having a nice dinner with their family. Javier Villegas, Staff Writer Especially Mexico, where there are special activities and food for Christmas. A popular Alejandra Del Real, Staff Writer Christmas food is ‘romerito’ and it has fried . Second is ‘apple salad.’ It has apples, pecans and cream. They have an activity called ‘Pasada,’ which is a tradition to celebrate before Daniel Victoria, Staff Writer or after Christmas. People prepare candles and walk around with their neighbors. Some of them Ana J. Gonzalez, Staff Writer invite their neighbor to their house and celebrate Christmas together. Have you ever imagined how Asia’s Christmas looks? As a first example, in China, there is no Dr. James Matthews, President Christmas. On Christmas, students still go to school and people still work. In other words, it is Dr. Bobbi Stottlemyer, Dean just a same regular day. It’s not that important to celebrate Christmas to them. “We don’t celebrate Christmas. It’s more of a festival day than a big holiday. Like Valentine’s Desiree Gutierrez, Adviser Day. Instead of Christmas, we celebrate New Year and Spring Festival. Even then there are some [email protected] th old people that don’t know December 25 is Christmas,” said Caiting Zheng, 16-year-old at P.O. Box 1578 PPAS. In Korea, most people who believe in Jesus celebrate Christmas. Almost all stores decorate Kingsville, Texas 78363 for Christmas. However, just to make it feel like Christmas. If you are Christian, people go to 361-592-4307 church and celebrate Christmas at church. Almost all churches prepare little concerts to celebrate 361-592-6126 (fax) Christmas. For others, who do not believe in Jesus, Christmas is just like a festival. If you go out on Christmas, easily you can find a lot of couples and people hanging out with their friends www.ppas.org rather than family. December 9, 2009 beyond Eagle X-Press 5 Choir travels to Forth Two students perform with regional choir Worth to perform by Whamok Yang by Alejandra Del Real Staff Writer photo by Whamok Yang Staff Writer Fifteen Presbyterian Pan American On November 14, School students traveled to Fort Worth 2009, two students as part of the Morris Chapel Choir to from Presbyterian perform at two churches and a home. Pan American The first church they went to sing at was School (PPAS) First Presbyterian Church and the sec- performed with the Regional Choir at ond was Ridglea Presbyterian Church. PAUL VILCHEZ (L) AND Dr. Barbara Stottlemyer, Dean of Stu- Rockport Fulton REYNALDO TORRES dents, chose the students because of High School in Corpus their attitude and ability to sing, she said. Christi in front of parents, teachers and staff The students left school on Fri- from surrounding schools. day, November 13, and re- Reynaldo Torres and Paul Vilchez advanced turned on Sunday, November 15. to Regional Choir at the competition on The purpose of the trip was to raise mon- November 7 that was held at Tuloso-Midway ey for scholarships for next school year. High School in Corpus Christi. Louis Stripling and his wife, Carol, “I’m glad to being part of the regional choir donated money for a new building 2009 because I think God gave me the Choir members performed in Fort Worth over for the school and hosted a brunch on opportunity,” said Torres, junior, part tenor 2. Saturday for 30-40 people who en- the weekend of Nov. 13-15 at two churches The two had been practicing several songs joyed a choir performance and heard and a home. for this performance such as Abendlied, I’m Dr. James Matthews, PPAS Presi- Seventeen Come Sunday, Ave Maria, Blow Ye dent, speak about Pan Am's mission. Choir members also visited the zoo dur- The Trumpet, Joshua Fit The Battle of Jericho and the National Anthem. ing their trip and went to a football game at Texas Christian University (TCU), “It was fine. We really learned a lot from this where TCU played against UTAH. performance and I hope next year we can make Fun, exiting and entertaining is how Ce- all state choir,” said Vilchez, Junior, part tenor cilia Moreno, 16 year old junior, described 2. her trip. She said that she was exiting I will practice a lot more than before and if watching people in the audience singing God gives me more opportunity, I will do all- with them while the choir was performing. state choir as a tenor 1, Torres said. “I had a lot of fun. It was the best trip I have “The concert was outstanding and our ever gone on at Pan Am,” Moreno said. students performed well. It was wonderful 16-yearold junior Jasiel Hernandez opportunity for students to be able to perform said that he had a good time as well. with the all area choir group. Many of our “It was a great experience to perform choir members will be eligible to try out next in the churches and I feel good repre- year. This year’s experience has broadened senting the school,” Hernandez said. Choir members attended a Texas Christian their knowledge of choir competition. It is the “The part I liked the most was being at University game against Utah during their goal of our school to increase participation in the game and watching all of the people choir trip to Fort Worth. fine arts events,” said Dr. Barbara Stottlemyer, yelling and screaming for the team,” he Dean of Students at PPAS. said. 6 December 9, 2009 sports Eagle X-Press PPAS PLACES 3RD AT TOURNEY by Ana J. Gonzalez Staff Writer

Presbyterian Pan Ameri- was against Christian Life can School (PPAS) held where the Eagles lost, their annual boys basketball 39-41. The last time tournament from Novem- was on Saturday, No- ber 19-21 at PPAS and vember 21 against H.M. PPAS’ first team won third King where the Eagles place at the tournament. took the victory, 37-41. The Presbyterian Pan American School boys basketball team Eight teams partici- PPAS 2nd team lost two #1 placed third at the school's annual tournament, held from pated in the tournament games, the first against Nov. 19-21 at PPAS. including Ben Bolt JV, New Covenant and the New Covenant won sec- We were disappoint- improve,” Rodriguez said. H.M. King Freshmen, New second against Ben Bolt ond place, and PPAS’ 1st ed when we lost against “We did our best and rd Covenant, Academy High JV. Eagles’ 3 team lost team took third place. Christian Life, said we had fun,” said Rafael School, Christian life and two games against Chris- “They did excellent. They Arnaldo Rodriguez. Murgia. “But we are work- st nd rd PPAS’ 1 , 2 , and 3 team. tian Life and Academy. played as a team and worked “This made us notice ing hard to improve and win st PPAS 1 team took their At the end of the tour- together,” said Coach Dan what we were doing wrong the next games.” first win against Academy nament, Christian Life Meek. “I’m proud of them.” and what we need to do to School. The second game Academy won first place, JUMP, SOCCER Lady Eagles basketball face loss not do it. Soccer has been The Presby- photo by Javier Villegas by Jimena Hernandez Cantu said that the girls have done a terian Pan my passion since I was a kid. Managing Editor good job but they are very young. Only American Now it is my moment to leave two of the players on the team have School girls The 2009-2010 girls basketball season basketball the team and let others have started on November 20, 2009, in played basketball before, so she had to team lost to the same opportunity as I did Kingsville with Presbyterian Pan start from the very basics. Faith Baptist to win future championships. Keyla Cadena, a 16-year-old junior and Academy, American School’s (PPAS) Lady Eagles 9-46, on Nov. I hope to play in college as a against H.M. King’s Lady Brahmas. captain of the basketball team, joined 24 professional player,” Gomez the team because she likes to play sports PPAS was defeated with a final score of, Mexico. said. and to take a break from homework and 9–32. “I think that the games we have played are Zavala said that it was an The second game of the season was played school related things. the start of something new. Nervousness awesome experience being in McAllen on Tuesday, November 24 “I have played for two years, since my is an element that had interceded our on the team this year. against Faith Baptist Academy with a sophomore year. What I like the most is thoughts and movements, but there is score of, 9-46, where our Lady Eagles that we are getting united as a team but always an extra opportunity to make a “My role model is Memo were defeated. also we are becoming good friends,” better effort,” Abud said. Ochoa, a Mexican goal This year’s team consists of 24 members Cadena said. Florestela Flores joined the basketball keeper. He is awesome and and 12 of them belong to the “A” team. I hope this year we have a lot of victories team because it is her last year and she every time I see him playing “What I expect from this year are players and good opponents. Our goal as a team likes to stay healthy and play sports. I feel like I want to play that leave everything in the court and is to have an excellent team and to make “My favorite thing about the basketball like him, with that spirit and play the hardest,” said Reili Cantu said, the school proud, said Anyul Abud, team is that we win or lose all as a dedication,” Zavala said. girl’s basketball coach. 16-year-old Junior from San Luis Potosi, family,” said Flores, 17-year-old senior. December 9, 2009 campus life Eagle X-Press 7 JUMP, Soldiers Fall Formal held at PPAS lecting money at school in addition to products so that products could be purchased in bulk. Cantu also has a by Viviana Garcia friend that will be returning to Iraq for the second time. Staff Writer On November, 21, 2009, “I feel they do a lot for us and it the students of Presbyterian photo by Soo Won Yoo is the least we can do for them,” she said. Pan American School (PPAS) Salinas said students are highly motivated. attended the school’s annual “If they couldn’t help with money or products, fall formal, which included a it could be with prayers. Prayers and thoughts traditional dinner followed by are always welcome to God,” Salinas said. a dance at the SUB on campus. PPAS has contributed 100 dollars and a full box of products The banquet was organized altogether. Salinas said she is very happy with the results. by the Eaglets I and II The senior class at Fall Formal Banquet on Nov. 21. “Actually, the results exceeded my expectations,” she said. Salinas gives thanks for supporting her broth- class. The banquet was cloths that had leaves painted all kinds of music including er and his unit during their mission. opened by Dr. Barbara along the side. The tables were techno, reggeaton and the last “I want to thank everybody for their contributions and Stottlemyer, Dean of students. covered with hay and a candle hour, the student’s danced support,” she said. The purpose of this banquet is to in the center, decorations hung cumbia’s with their partners. celebrate and give from the ceiling including a “I liked the decorations for the students the opportunity of Happy Thanksgiving banner the sub and I enjoyed the being with their friends before over the buffet of food. dance,” said Nam Kim, 15- Christmasby Samuel Chavez Program set for Dec 12 they all leave to their houses “The banquet was so year- old sophomore and Staff Writer for the thanksgiving break. good, and the Eaglets I and member of the Eaglets II class. Presbyterian Pan American School’s (PPAS) Christmas Students, faculty and staff II class did a good job, I The sub was full of students program is set for Saturday, December 12 at 7 p.m. on campus. were served , really enjoyed it,” said Paul dancing, having a good time, The event, “Lessons in Care” is the service,that will take place at The Morris Chapel with the choir singing Christmas songs. and green beans. For dessert, Vilchez, 17-year-old junior and enjoying the snacks from , carrot cake The choir will be singing Hark the Herald Angels sing, Peace and student council member. the concession stand held by on this silent night, Vamos Todos a Belen and . and cookies were provided, After the banquet students the student council, said Keyla Reynaldo Torres, Cecilia Moreno, Paul Vilchez and all by the dining hall staff. went to the SUB for a dance that Cadena, 16-year- old junior. Ismael Sandoval will be singing a solo through the event. The Eaglets II class decorated was decorated by the Eaglets After the service, students, faculty and staff will have the dining hall with white table I class. The dance played a Christmas dinner banquet and a gift exchange. We will have a traditional banquet with many kinds by Tania Rodriguez of desserts such as cakes, candies, Chocolates etc., PPAS supports Toys for Tots Editor-in-Chief said Marlene Zamora, Dining Hall Supervisor. The junior class at Presbyterian Pan American School is organizing the campaign, Toy for Tots, for the first Student Council will be the in charge time. This is a tradition that was started by the U.S. Marine Corps in the 1950´s in effort to give toys for of decorating the Dining Hall. children and families in need. It is a nationwide campaign organized every year at Christmas time. The gift exchange, followed by the dinner, includes The junior class is in charge of collecting money and toys. All students and staff members are invited to putting all the presents under the Christmas tree before the participate in this campaign. After collecting the money, the junior class will spend it to buy toys for kids of banquet even begins. Each student, approximately 130, ages from toddler to teenagers. at PPAS draws another student’s name and becomes that The juniors decided to start this campaign because they thought it would be a good idea for them as person’s . After dinner, students receive their community service and at the same time to help children. presents, being called by their names by , Dr. It was Diane Garcia’s, junior class sponsor and English IV teacher, idea. James Matthews, and PPAS President. Matthews has been “Part of students´ life here at PPAS is also being part of the community of Kingsville and it is important to Santa Claus for the gift exchange at PPAS for 12 years. educate the students to participate in community service,” she said. Ismael Sandoval is a senior and he already bought his gift. The toys will be given on December 9 to a collection area in town at city hall. “I think it´s nice to do this because it gives us the The junior class has earned about 30 dollars and they are expecting to multiply this amount. “We are hoping opportunity to make someone else happy,” Sandoval said. to get at least a dollar from each student or whatever the teachers want to donate,” Garcia said. The night will conclude with a formal dance for the students We think it is a good idea and helping these kids is also helping our community, said Debora Hernandez, at the classroom building next to the decorated Christmas junior class president. tree.

8 December 9, 2009 entertainment Eagle X-Press PPAS Survival Guide: Money Management by Daniel Victoria Staff Writer Another important responsibility to take on once students have arrived to attend and live at Presbyterian Pan American School (PPAS) is money management. After settling with your roommate and learning to do your own laundry, a major part of being on your own is handling your money. Being a teenager isn´t easy and the situation can get a little complicated when money is placed in our hands and our parents are not around. It´s true that we are all capable of handling money; the point is using it the right way. Teenagers like to own new and not-so-very cheap things: cell phones, MP3s, cameras, designer clothes and those things that need our parents’ wallet. PPAS offers a system of accounts that every student can have just by putting money in it. If you have a great amount of green papers in your hands, don’t think about it twice and go and give it to Mrs. Carmen Gonzalez (Bank). She is in charge of putting it into your account and taking care of it. Doing this will help you manage your money in a better way and not lose it. It’s important to know how much money you have so you can skip problems while buying some snacks at Wal-Mart or paying for admission at the movies. Before getting something, you should think and then act. What does that mean? It means to do the math correctly and think if you really need that thing, then act; leave it or not. No matter how many times you have waited to get those Salvatore Ferragamo pair of shoes or how great the Hugo Boss fits you, if you know that you will not be able to pay for it or you can buy it but won’t have enough money left for your school supplies, do not buy it and try to find better options to your situation. You don’t want to be in that uncomfortable situation where you have to tell your parents you spent all the money they have sent you for a month. So, whenever you are tempted to get expensive things that you don’t really need, think carefully because there’s no reverse and there might not be any money coming from your parents for a long time. It may be difficult at first, but you´ll see that there are more important things than getting an awesome laptop like paying thetuition of a private school, buying the food you need to survive or even pay the public transportation that takes you from place to place. There´s a million ways to save money, the one who is in charge of practicing them is you. Resist your favorite store sale and save the hidden lonely coins under your bed, you´ll see that money problems, best known as debts, bankrupts and poorness won´t come to your life. Have respect for money and don´t let it drive you crazy. Be intelligent and make the right decisions. Twilight Saga: New Moon is a must see

by Jesse Flores times of depression for the following months Staff Writer till she finds comfort and relieve in her friend The Twilight Saga New Moon, directed Jacob Black (Taylor Lautner), who eventually by Chris Weitz, begins its’ adventure with turns into a werewolf and joins a pack of Isabella’s (Kristen Stewart) birthday, who wolves with a mission to kill vampires. is the only person unhappy about becoming Bella forms an addiction to doing dangerous a year older because it reminds her that she activities like motorcycle riding and cliff is getting older than her boyfriend, Edward diving because it makes her see and hear (Robert Pattinson). Edward and Alice hallucinations from Edward. Thanks to a prepare a little celebration at their place misunderstanding, Edward believes that with the whole family, but when she gets a Bella has committed suicide and goes to the paper cut while opening a present, Jasper, Volturi to provoke them into killing him. the less experienced with thirsts control, Bella immediately rushes to with Alice gets hypnotized by the smell of the blood, to get to Edward. and tries to attack Bella. Edward had to push I strongly recommend to Twilight fans to Bella away and he and his brothers had to watch this movie and if you like science take care of Jasper. fiction romance novels, you won’t regret Edward decides that it is better for Bella if she watching this film. But, if you are looking to doesn’t sees him ever again, so he leaves her see a war between vampires and werewolves, heart broken and alone. Bella goes through this movie definitely will not satisfy you. photo provided by moviesmedia.ign.com