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Volume 3 Issue 3 Tuesday Feb 21, 2018 Shumate Middle School

Articles in this Issue: Winter Olympics 2018 cause they were really good and I believe that they could Page 2: Shuan White, The By : Tarrah Williams get gold,” says Zach Buchs an Greatest Showman and The This years Winter Olympics has 8th grader at Shumate Middle Russian Debate everyone so excited to watch their favorite teams compete. School. “My favorite event in The Winter Olympics this year the Page 3: Vampire Diaries reun- is held in Pyeongchang County, would have to be the Ski Jump- ion, and 8th Grade end of year . The Pyeongchang ing because it looks like they’re preview Olympics have already started flying and it looks really cool,” on February 9th and will last said Mr. Sikora an 8th grade

until February 25th. Weather teacher at Shumate Middle Page 4: Presidents day and this year at the Olympics has School. Have your popcorn and MSU Basketball been really harsh these past drinks ready for this very ex- citing event. few days. It has been warm out but it is really windy which Page 5: Manchester City, Crazy makes it harder on the outdoor Hat day and Coke vs Pepsi sports like . These snowboarders can’t do some tricks because of the Page 6: Editors Edition! wind and some of them either have backed down from the tricks or have fallen and gotten Page 7: Credits hurt. Special Points of Interest: The Olympics this year is a big  Olympics!! deal to so many people out  Picture Day 2/21/18 there. There are a lot of sports in the Winter Olympics this  No School 2/19/18 year such as bobsledding, ice skating, skiing and much more. “I think that the U.S will come in first for ice skating be-

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Shuan’s Third Goal the Olympics. This is his 4th Olym- boarder at Shumate said,”I feel By : Trent Bourdo pics and his 3rd gold medal per- happy for him because he came “Flying Tomato” finally takes formance. Many students are back from his injury and took the home the gold. American Olympic thrilled that Shaun White came gold home.” Do you think Shaun snowboarder Shaun White won back from his injury and won should’ve won the gold?` his third gold medal in the half- gold. In Winter Olympics 2014, pipe. Shaun White came back Shaun White had a drastic face from his injury and took the gold injury. Christian Beach, a snow- home. His first run he scored boarder at Shumate said,” I feel 94.25, but on his final run he Shaun White is a legend at snow- scored an amazing 97.75. Shaun boarding and he deserved the scored a perfect 100 to qualify in gold.” Jacob Lusk, a retired snow-

Is The Greatest Showman Re- came to be. Zac Efron plays the they have in the movie and how ally the Greatest? roll of Phillip who is Hugh Jack- the story that is being told. I By : Ruthie Higgins man’s partner in the movie. The loved how dedicated the charac- idea of a show first came to be ters were and how hard they The Greatest Showman came out when one of P.T. Barnum’s daugh- worked.” Maddie Baker, an 8th December 8th, 2017 and made ters goes to a museum and men- grade student at Shumate said, $19 million on the first 6 days of tions how there should be a muse- “My favorite part was when hugh opening. It was nominated for 2 um with humans too. Later he Jackman realized that he was do- golden globe awards and 2 em- puts up signs for unique persons ing it all for his family and not pire awards. The Greatest Show- and then comes the first ever cir- fame, I think it was an important man got a 55% on rotten toma- cus. The ratings for The Greatest message.” This movie is great for toes and 95% of people who went Showman didn’t match with what all ages and I would recommend it to see it liked it. The movie star- views thought of it. Darielle to anyone especially if you are ring Hugh Jackman as the roll of Graves, who is a big fan of Zac into musicals. P.T. Barnum celebrates the birth Efron says, “ I like the message of show business and how it first

The Russian Debate prevented many U.S. citizens from attending this By : Faith Allen year’s Olympics. In 2014, a film called, “Top Secret The Olympics are just around the corner and con- Doping: How Makes It’s Winners,”, came out troversy has already started. Russian athletes have and has been a subject since. Though some Rus- been caught using certain drugs to improve their sians competing have used this illegal method, performance in their sport. The likeliness of this some others have been proven to be clean. “I think event has been rumored to be high. The 2018 Win- some should be able to compete because the ones ter Olympics are beginning on Friday, February 9th- who didn’t use the drugs are being punished for 25th. It will occur in PyeongChang, South Korea. something they didn’t cause. These clean athletes The Olympics are a worldwide event, but many should be aloud to compete.” Said Sydney Alford, a Americans are not going this year. Prices of travel- student interested and planning on watching the ing to South Korea are extremely high, and many Winter Olympics. Emily Mason, an 8th grader in hotels are prohibiting Americans from staying in Shumate Middle school looking into the 2018 Win- their rooms due to the shortage of them. Also, ten- ter Olympics said, “I feel like the sneakiness of this sions between Korea and the United States have event should cause ones who have gotten into these illegal methods consequences.” Make sure 3

The Steamy Reunion many sad. The last official episode n’t make me sad.” As the reunion By : Skylynn Whitefoot of the Vampire Diaries was aired came to it’s end, hopefully we can As many of you know the TV se- March 10, 2017. In some recent see the happy side of a sad join- ries the Vampire Diaries, we miss Shumate Seahawk interviews Ava ing. it very much, but this reunion will Apostolovich in 8th Grade, some- make you even sadder. The two one who enjoys watching The co stars Ian Somerhalder and Paul Vampire Diaries said, “Delana, I Wesley, AKA the Salvatore Broth- like both but if I have to choose, I ers, reunited Sunday, February would choose Damon.” Another 11, 2018. This event occurred in student in 7th Grade Gloria Llak- Nashville Tennessee, where the mani, someone who also enjoys official Vampire Diaries and The watching The Vampire Diaries Originals convention was going said, “Yes, I was happy the reunit- on. This reunion caused a huge ed because I like when they were social media frenzy and made together, they were happy, it did-

End of Year Preview Food and drink will be provided about the dance. Girls are already By : Kathleen Ramirez along with games, activities and a getting dresses and boys are fig- The 8th grade is looking to spring, henna tattoo artist. The 8th grade uring out what they are going to so let’s start thinking about the graduation along with the semi- wear to the event. John Patterson end. You will be given a choice formal are on the 12th of June, who is going to the dance with with two different options of pay. graduation will start at five while friends said “I’m looking forward The first is to attend the BBQ, the dance will be from 7-9. At the to riding roller coasters and hang- shirt, graduation, the semi- dance food and drink will also be ing out with friends. Hopefully i formal, and Cedar Point. The sec- provided plus endless photo will win something at cedar point. ond option is to take part in eve- booth and black light favors. The At the dance all i want to do is rything but Cedar Point. You must Cedar Point trip will be on the just hangout and talk to my make all checks out to shumate. 11th and will go from 8:30am- friends”.when this year ends You will receive a custom made 9pm. There will be Trinity Coach most 8th graders will be heading class of 2022 shirt that you must Bus Transportation to and from to high school. Chloe Smith said wear to the BBQ and cedar point. Cedar Point. While at the park “I’m excited for high school but The 8th grade class barbecue will you will get a $10 food voucher not for the drama”. High school is be held friday the 8th of June. It for the midday check in for lunch right around the corner so be will be hosted outside Shumate. and an unlimited drink wristband. prepared. Most 8th graders are excited 4

What are Your Plans for Presi- ford B. Hayes signed the bill mak- ing to school”,said Tatum Pepper dents Day? ing February 22nd a federal holi- in 8th grade and isn't going out of By : Melayna Sterner day. Cherries are very popular town. “Try to hang out with when making desserts for cele- friends and go shopping and hap- Presidents day was this Monday brating George Washington's py there's no school”, said Haley and students did not have school! birthday. The reason for the pop- Mathes in 8th grade and isn't go- Presidents Day is also known as ularity of cherries relates directly ing out of town. “Snowboarding Washington’s birthday, after to a story about George Washing- and chill and excited about a long- George Washington, the first ton. There were four presidents er weekend”, said Emilee Reece in president of the United States. In born in February including George 8th grade and isn't going out of the 1700s, George Washington's Washington, Abraham Lincoln, town. “Workout and happy birthday was celebrated while he William Harrison and Ronald there's no school”, said Nathan was still alive, and many in the Reagan. Most celebrate Presi- Severinski in 8th grade and is not U.S. took part in the festivities. He dents' Day in honor of the first going out of town because “I was born in 1732 and died in two. What are your plans for Pres- would go out of town if it was 1799. In 1879, approximately one idents Day? “ Hangout with more than one day”. Have your- century later, President Ruther- friends and excited about not go- self a great weekend.

Michigan State Basketball looking to win next game against said, “It would stink if Izzo left but By : Haden Spaulding Northwestern on Saturday also to I could understand if he leaves March is just around the corner hopefully do well in March as this because of the allegations.” Hurry and MSU basketball is looking for might be his last season. Michigan up and grab some tickets because a clear landing. It's a good time to State fans as you can imagine are the seats are filling up as MSU be a Spartan basketball fan as pretty mad about this but also gets better better. they are number two in the coun- understanding. In addition, Miles try at the time of this article. With Bridges and Jaren Jackson have the recent win against now not shared their opinion. On the ranked number six Purdue 68-65. topic of MSU beating Purdue, But, with the allegations against “Purdue did pretty good but MSU head coach Tom Izzo all the pres- overpowered them at the them sure on him is making him consid- and came through with the win,.” er retirement next season. He is said long-time State fan Alex Klim. Derrick Szucs on the topic of Izzo

USA Olympic skier Lindsey Vonn takes home the bronze on 2/21/18 5

Conquering Dreams chester has been per- Crazy Hat day! hat days and some peo- By : Alec Milley forming well and com- By : Peyton Reed ple do not. Zella Neely a Have you ever seen municating positively Do you love hats? Do 6th grader at Shumate Manchester City in their with one another, being you love crazy hats? If who sometimes partici- prime? If not you are first in the Premier you do, don’t forget to pates in hat days said, “l missing out on an enthu- League. The Manchester wear your hat on Febru- like crazy hat day be- siastic match. As the City club was founded in ary 23rd. The PBIS pro- cause we get to where team keeps winning 1880, making their logo gram is holding a crazy hats and get to see all of their games, they are representing the Man- hat day for $1. The PBIS the crazy hats people holding their place at #1 chester ship. “I think program gets all their wear.¨ Also Jeremy in the Premier League, that everyone is playing money from these fund- Humbert a 8th grader at Shumate students enjoy equally and working to- raisers and they put on Shumate who likes sup- hearing about the top gether to bring up their all of the semester porting the PBIS pro- teams in this league. rank”, said Kenneth Mo- awards for the students gram said ¨I think it is to Manchester City recent- lina an 8th grader whose who have good attend- expensive it should be ly played a game on favorite player is ance and no behavior 50 cents but it is sup- Tuesday (2/13/18) at Aguero. Cody Mayros issues. It is always fun to porting a good cause.¨ their home field Etihad whos favorite team is see what hats kids will Hopefully we will get Stadium. The players Manchester city says wear. On Friday the PBIS alot of students to were and staff have been “They are all working people will come around hats so the PBIS pro- training and working together and performing to your first hour and gram can keep putting hard in practice for this as one”. Be sure to tune give you a sticker to put on great rewards for us. hard match against FC in Monday on NBC to on your hat if you pay. If Basel. After the full 90 check Manchester City you want to keep having minutes Manchester out in action. all of these PBIS rewards City came on top with a then you need to win of 4-0 with goals support your from Midfielder İlkay PBIS program Gündoğan, striker Sergio and wear your Agüero and midfielder hats! Some peo- Bernardo Silva. Man- ple participate in

Coke vs Pepsi see how other people answered the question. 8th By : Arlandus Hadden grader Peyton Reed needed to know which brand The battle between Pepsi and Coca-Cola has been made Sprite when she figured it out she said,”I pre- going on forever. You probably will never fully un- fer Coca-Cola because they make Sprite”. The next derstand this until you read this article. Did you person to be questioned was 8th grader Natalie know that Coca-Cola was created on January 29 Stephenson was very sure about her answer she 1892 and was used for medicine? In addition Pepsi said,”I prefer Pepsi because Pepsi is sweeter.” Now was originally called Brad’s Drink, Pepsi was created that you have all the the facts It is time to decide in 1893, In the 1970’s they started making two liter Coca-Cola or Pepsi. bottles. The people interviewed even got an in- tense verbal fight over which soda is better.After reading this article with true facts decide what team you are on Coca-Cola or Pepsi. Now it time 6

Is the US Choking? what really matters is how our athletes are handling it and continue to strive for the best. The Editors With the Olympic performers hardwork and The 2018 U.S. Winter Olympic Team is not determination we are sure that even if we don’t come out on top we will be the true doing very good. As of February 21, we stand in 6th place tied with the Netherlands with a champions at heart. Don’t forget to tune in total of 16 medals. With Norway in the lead with your family to root on your favorite ice and Germany at a close second the odds are dancers, speed racers, skiers, snowboarders, skeleton racers, bobsledders, currelers, and not in our favor. As of now the chance of the USA team catching up is slim but the real hockey players on the next segment of the 2018 Winter Olympics. Go USA! question is… how much worse can it get? With every slip, fall, and tumble we see our chance of becoming 2018 Winter Olympic Champions begin to slip right out of our fin- gertips. However with a positive look on the situation the determination in our young ath- letes is truly inspiring and we hope that with the chance of a miracle and more events on the horizon we may be able to outdo the other few teams in front of us. When asked about what she thinks about our current placement in overall medal count, editor and fan of the olympics Jennifer Ferguson said “I think that however our total is disappointing, I think 7

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Editors : Chloe Pehote, Jennifer Ferguson, Lauren Spano World News : Faith Allen, Isabella Daniels, Kara Holmes, Hayden Morris, Tarrah Williams Community News : Cyler Sucharski School News : Chloe Logan, Kathleen Ramirez, Peyton Reed Entertainment News : Nathan Severinski, Skylynn Whitefoot, Maddie Baker, Emily Worley Review This : Ruthie Higgins, Cody Mayros, Bre Neely, Keneth Molina, Technology Review : Peter Sindone, Logan Skuratovich, Steven Springborn Pro Sports : Trent Bordo, Alec Milley, Nathan Tratray College Sports : Haden Spaulding, Zack Sprinkles School Sports : Elyse Miller, Mason Willis Student Surveys : Arlandus Hadden, Kip Jolly, Cora Sarazin, Melayna Sterner