December 17, 2012

PUBLISHER: J. MANARA FORMATTERS: VARIOUS

The Sabre Trooth Inside this issue: NEWS A night to 1 Volume VII, Issue IV remember

Simply ridiculous 2 Fasting A night to remember Movember 3 Drama/Music 4 Showcase Poetry Night Student poem 5 World at our 6 Doorstep

OPINION Ten feet under 7 Student poem Which peak to 8 Photos: Mr.Benoy pick? LIFE Fraidy-cat 9 Weeks of build-up, girls shop- 11) staffed the booth. A total of tickets ($68), the food could Musical maven 10 ping for dresses and shoes, guys 330 pictures were taken, there have been a little bit better. The Chilled Chic getting (or renting) suits, and were couple shots, groups of DJ played a lot of fast music tons of planning all lead up to Christmas Jokes 11 friends taking good photos and which was pretty good, but it this one night. Attending winter would have been nice to have a Grilled cheese 12 silly photos, and even some formal is something that every teacher chaperone pictures. few slower songs for couples redux girl dreams about. This year‘s Everyone looked terrific. Lots of and dates to dance to together. Truffle love 13 formal took place in late No- people were dancing as well. At As a grade 11 I'd say formal was Eight days vember at the Pinnacle Hotel. It one point there was even a a good experience. Fun was had, New holidays 14 was fun and there were some dance circle! But sadly this year and only a few things didn't Xmas Traditions 15 really great things going on. The the food, one of the main at- quite hit the high standards of Budget gifts Photo booth, for instance, was tractions, was really quite bland, some guests. Xmas movies 16 definitely a big hit. Qwilleran L and there wasn't much variety. (grade 11) and Janiece B (grade Delainie Childs Best/worst gifts 17 With such a high price for the Xmas memories Terrific trees 18 Helping out in the holidays Xmas songs Xmas lines Perhaps you have noticed the tion. This allows us to collect personal items. These items Dear Trooth 19 boxes in the corner of each of thousand of items. include new toothpaste tubes, Team your classrooms. These are our This year we are collecting all new toothbrushes, and baby 2012 Christmas Hampers! Each De- the same things as last year, so products such as, diapers, baby Happy New Year 20 cember Sutherland collects non- this includes can of food, canned formula, etc. If you have any to the world perishable foods for the Harvest or dried fruits, cans of tuna, cans of food or items you can Holidayscopes 21 Project. Sutherland has been chili, dried milk or boxed shelf- bring in, bring them to your doing this for at least ten years, table milk, hot cereals, whole block 1 class. The class that SPORTS but probably more. Each year grain crackers, anything that collects the most wins a pizza Basketball 23 we collect a whole panel van doesn't need to be refrigerated lunch! So come on guys, bring in Jujitsu champion full. If you don't know what a or will keep for a long time those non-perishable food Cross country panel van is, it's those big white without expiration. We are also items! vans with an empty back sec- collecting new, clean, wrapped Delainie Childs LAST WORD 24

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It’s simply ridiculous! On November 13 Sutherland‘s ridiculous. Not only could our even half the revenue of the Social Justice Class welcomed a government make money from marijuana industry. varied panel of men to discuss regulated sale of marijuana, but the grand issue of social issues surrounding the This discussion was very in- the legalization of marijuana. substance would be significantly formative, and it was interest- Senator Larry Campbell, Mayor lessened as well. All four men ing to see high up officials take Darrell Mussato, MLA Kash agreed that if BC bud was legal- such a controversial stand on Heed, and social activist and ex ized, regulated, and taxed many an illegal, yet widely used drug. -convict Jim Mandelin all sat at people would use less and do it This conference could have our table. Surprisingly all four more responsibly. Currently used an opposing force to keep these men had one thing in about 15% of the British Co- the conversation going, but all common: their view of prohibi- lumbia population uses this in all it was an engaging and tion. drug while it is illegal. Nearly invigorating session. $7 billion go into the illicit in- Natasha Guerra According to every one of our dustry each year. Every man on panelists the idea of such a our panel stated that our gov- simple and accessible drug as ernment and healthcare system cannabis being illegal is simply could profit greatly from

Fasting for awareness A few weeks ago was Suther- At the event, there were sever- The two run an organization to land's 8th annual fast in order al speakers coming through help street children called Atin to raise awareness and dona- that have actively helped and Afrika. They stated very simply tions for the less fortunate kids supported this cause first hand. that ―Numbers have faces‖ of the Buddhist Academy in Roselynn Verwood, one of the because statistics are people, Kathmandu, Nepal. Money speakers, worked as a teacher and we can't just let them be raised goes towards putting in India and now has a PhD in nothing. They informed us that kids in a school where they can art education. She has worked for just $75 a child can gain the “You're receive a proper education that with UNESCO (a United Na- privilege of going to school for will give them the essential tions organization for culture a whole year. contributing to skills they will require to sur- and heritage) in Kathmandu and vive. For the boys: carpentry got to visit the academy The fast is more than just an event, it's a cause. If you didn't something far and general handy man skills. through TRAS (Trans- For the girls: general textile Himalayan Aid Society.) She is get the opportunity to attend the fast this year, try your best bigger than just skills. Some money also goes now looking to put her effort towards the Nepal Library towards opening her own to go next year because you're contributing to something far yourself” Foundation because for over school to help the less fortu- 50 years public libraries were nate children. Another one of bigger than just yourself and banned in Nepal. This dona- the speakers, Allison Dentoom, your local community. For a tion helps fill a library in Shri went to a ―Room to Read‖ small amount of money that Kantipur with books for adults workshop and was inspired would be considered change here, you are helping a child and children. almost immediately. Her school has held fundraisers for the with little hope get the educa- cause but instead helped to tion and support they need to build three libraries, a very survive. noble contribution. The work- Kyle Nordio shop she attended, ―Room to Read‖ helps by donating books to libraries in Nepal. The last

two speakers, Morris Onie and Chelsey Peters talked about some very inspiring and hum- bling topics. Chelsey actually attended Sutherland as well! Page 3

A Movember to remember

Inside Story Headline Follicular fun was had by all Hairy hopefuls wait for the judges to select Sutherland‘s best student ‗stache Staff photo

With the conclusion of Hallow- to a fun and fitting end with a McGowan and his lieutenant, een, down go the cobwebs and marvelous moustache contest Mr. Bodnaruk, were disqualified out sprout the moustaches. that was quite simply hair rais- for being no shows. Mr. King and Mr. Gage tied for best In years past, Sutherland‘s ing. mustachioed teacher, putting moustache moments had been Student with the best lip wrap credence to the mantra attend- less than memorable, this year goes to David Stewart whose though, was quite to the con- stache/beard combo had him ance is essential. trary. looking old enough to be Mr. With $500 collected this year, As if raising over $500 for can- Nichols‘ dad. lets make it $1000 next. cers below the belt wasn‘t In a controversial and divisive Harrison McCorkindale enough, the whole cause came decision our fearless leader Mr.

David Stewart, the moustache monarch, shows off his winnings—gift cards to Starbucks. Adina Williams, winner in the female category sported no fewer than three homemade moustaches. Finally, Mr. poses for the judges during the ―best teacher‖ category. Staff photos Page 4 The Sabre Trooth

A showcase of music and drama

Metzler, a German exchange student. I would expect it to not be very easy being a new student and getting up and performing in front of a rela- tively large audience within only a few months of arriving. Good job Paulina! Last but not least, Hillary Knapp played guitar and sang "The A Team". by Ed Sheeran. For Ms. Workman and Ms. Garcia, the two creative forces November 27th was the begin- Then came a song called behind this evening of song and ning of what many hope to be a "When I'm Gone", performed theatre, they hope that this number of performances. A by Isak Makynen, Kate Bridge, showcase "will be the beginning great collaboration between and Elizabeth Kim. These three of a beautiful relationship". Ms. Garcia and Ms.Workman talented students used nothing Both say that the purpose of brought Sutherland the very but a rhythm created with a this is to showcase all the first drama and music talent cup on a table as their instru- amazing talent we have showcase. It was short but very ment. at Sutherland The two talked entertaining. The next student has per- about something like this hap- First up was an entertaining formed a few times already. pening last year but they never silent film by the Drama 8 class She sang during the Remem- got around to it, so this year called "A Walk Gone Wrong". brance Day assembly and at last they finally said lets do it and The actors in this film were year's talent show. Alia Bhimji they threw it together in just Alexandra Greenberg, Greg performed "Little Black San- two weeks! Props to you two, Granger, Chloe Paat, Leanna dals", by Sia. Ms. Garcia and Ms. Workman! Chemin, and Chris Small. The This show was amazing - a next performance was another The next act was a live act also great evening for all! Ms. Gar- silent film called "The Worst by the Drama 8 class. It was cia says that these shows will Burglar Ever". The actors and called "Instadate". It was an always be free and they will actresses in this film were Dyl- infomercial about these glasses always be short, so be sure to an Johnson, Matthew Skuse, that once you put them on you Chloe Lang, Kaitlin Green, and could be dancing with your catch the next one. dream guy. Kirsten Abad. This film earned Delainie Childs quite a few laughs from the Next was a song called audience. "Lullaby". performed by Paulina

Writing 12 students shine on Poetry Night

Earlier this fall, students in Ms. Students and guest gathered in including her husband and two Alexis‘ Writing 12 class joined the school library, which had daughters joined in the fun. together with parents and was lit with candles. Before the Mrs. A‘s youngest daughter has friends to share their words. readings, goodies were served been writing and reading her This night was the culmination and everyone had the chance own poetry at these nights of their poetry unit, and every- to socialize and ease their since she was five. one had prepared a few poems nerves before their presenta- Highlights of the evening in- for the evening. Each student tions. had to present their favourite cluded Michael‘s hilariously poem, to the eagerly waiting With a very casual feel, Ms. depressing poetry and Chan- Alexis also got up to read her dler McCorkindale‘s rapping. audience. poetry. Her family members, Ellie Irving Page 5

Night Terrors

Please wake him up, he screams beside me in his bed, tormented in his dreams by monsters in his head.

I don't know their plan or the evil that they tell but I can see his burdened look. He is living in his hell.

The worry lines scar his youthful face and in the morning, he wakes, and the monsters leave no trace.

By Kate Pearsall

Illustrator: Shannon More O‘Ferrall Page 6 The Sabre Trooth

The world at our doorstep One surprisingly dry weekend We travelled on to Thrangu yard and canneries. It is a in November, the Social Justice Monastery where Buddhism‘s quaint town that possesses so class was treated to an amaz- equivalent to a stand up come- much history but is surrounded ingly educational ―experience dian showed us around the by the amenities of the modern of otherness‖. Arriving at newly opened facility. Man, did world.

school in the frigid, early morn- that monk have a sense of hu- ing weather, 12 of the Social mour. Our trip concluded with a visit Justice Advocates piled into Four cultures in three cars and made the une- to Aberdeen Mall. In the heart ventful trip to Steveston, Rich- One pillar of the Sihk religion of Richmond, the mall contains is the extending of food 24 only Asian stores restaurants. It one city: mond. hours a day to anyone interest- was quite an experience and students There, we briefly learned about ed. After another short car shock to see just how much all Japanese Canadian internment ride, the Social Justice class the retailers charged for such expand their from Sutherland‘s own: Mrs. accepted that offer of spicy, yet simple items of clothing. Last Matsubuchi. The caravan of tasty Indian food at the Na- but certainly not least was our horizons students then travelled to the naksar Gurdwara. We ate, dinner at a Thai and Malaysian Jamea Islamic Mosque. We listened to the songlike read- restaurant. As luck would have in...Richmond! were met by a supremely well ings from their holy book, and it, I chose another spicy entree informed man who explained learned about the religion itself making this fantastic trip some- to us the intricacies of a reli- from a member of the Sihk what of an experience of gion that is often shown in a community. ―spiciness‖, rather than negative light. We witnessed ―otherness‖. the ritual cleaning that must be done before every service and The day continued with our - Jackson Spencer were taken around the mosque return to Steveston, as well as our visit of the wharf, old ship- itself.

Thrangu Monestery, (above); Nanaksar Gurdwara (below) Jamea Mosque (above); Gulf of Georgia Cannery (below) Internet Images Page 7

Ten Feet Under – Dealing with Pressure

When is enough, enough? This ety surrounding grades or so- favourite songs and listen to it is a question many teens nowa- cial situations, even alternative over and over again until you days find themselves asking. methods of relief (most of can no longer remember what With the acceptance rates of which are frowned upon). To it was you were fretting over. universities dropping and the prevent all nasty side effects I standards rising, as well as the have provided options below, added challenges of finding a which can help even the deep- 5) If all else fails, there are al- decent job, many students are est, most leg-locked people find ways youth outreach workers. They are there to listen to putting themselves under a a way to resurface. what you have to say, not criti- great amount of pressure. cize, help in any way possible 1) Tell your friends and people (resumes, university applica- It is only when Pressure is defined as an exer- you feel comfortable around tions, etc.), and even provide tion of force upon a surface by about what‘s going on. You advice on your next course of one is willing to an object, fluid, etc. While, yes, never know, they might feel the action. It doesn‘t need to be a admit to their this is the proper term most exact same way. weekly or recurring thing. You used in architecture and in the can just phone them up and anxious, physics classroom, the type of meet for coffee after school. pressure an every-day student 2) If there is no one in your day feels is a little different. It is the -to-day life that can provide stomach type of stress a person gets support, seek the assistance of Obviously a person is never when an assignment is due the a counselor. There are many alone in this world. There are knotting next day and he or she still has great people at this school who too many of us for that to hap- hours of homework left; or are willing to fly off their seats pen. It is only when one is will- feelings that when report card cut off is in for you; so long as you are ing to admit to their anxious, a week and the person's mark seeking their assistants. stomach knotting feelings that things will begin is only at 84%, and getting a B things will begin to improve. I wouldn‘t be writing this article to improve. isn't an option. 3) Enjoy a long warm bubble if I myself did not know any bath (always a favourite among better. Just hold on, and at- the ladies). Make sure to pam- Pressure, in this case, is the tempt at some of the helpful per yourself. It is extremely feeling of being ten feet under pointers above. After all, we important to enjoy good things water, where one's limbs are humans are only capable of immobilized. Although it is not every now and then. floating,. Never-ever are we a real threat to human exist- meant to sink. ence, pressure can lead to anxi- 4) Make a playlist of your Sophia Stewart

More Poetry from Writing 12

Umbrella ing, quiet and apathetic. If given the chance, the unwel- By Gabe Cayanan Nobody said anything. comed beads of water could

wash Umbrellas are in abundance in As I pass by, I ask myself away one’s worries and the sidewalks, questions about such things. offer comfort to those like green trees in the forest. Why does everyone have black who need it. Instead of the pleasant green- umbrellas? ery that the trees have, Why are they so quiet? I, for one, welcome the the umbrellas radiate gloom Why do they dislike the rain? I rain and together with my with their black shade. cannot understand. blue

umbrella, I walk the long Everyone around me looks The rain is everyone’s friend. way home. ahead and keeps walking, One can find peace eager to go home where it is on rainy nights from the con- warm and dry. stant bombardment on the They are like soldiers march- roof. Page 8 The Sabre Trooth

Which peak to pick?

A Grouse Mountain snowboarder soars above the Vancouver skyline. Internet Image

Now that the horribly long of the mountain, they have runs makes a tremendous differ- wait for the local mountains to for all skill levels and they have ence. Mt. Seymour has an ex- be open is over, everyone can a beginner terrain park and an ceptionable terrain park and start slaying the slopes. Now experienced terrain park. All wicked runs for all skill levels. there is only one question left around Grouse is a first-class on everyone‘s radar, ―What mountain with excellent snow- Last, but not least there is Mt. mountain should I go too‖? boarding and many other activi- cypress which is a splendid „What Well let me tell ya! Living in ties plus the greatest view in mountain with nine chair lifts North Vancouver we are ex- Vancouver! and fifty-three runs. The thing I mountain tremely lucky to have three love about Cypress is the fact local mountains right in our Then there is Mt. Seymour that you always get your mon- should I go back yards, but with three which is my personal favourite, ey‘s worth with the amount of mountains to pick from comes Seymour is a little more diffi- runs you can cram in in one too?” a very big decision so I‘ll try cult to get to—you have to day, because all the chair-lifts and help you decide which take a shuttle up from Seymour are close together and line ups mountain to visit. Parkway if you‘re not lucky are all relatively short. By the enough to get a ride up the end of the day you will be The first and probably the mountain. Seymour does make wiped! Although Cypress isn‘t most well-known mountain in up for the in-accessibility by really the mountain for you if the Lower Mainland is Grouse having awesome runs for every you‘re really into Terrain Park, Mountain. Grouse is usually the boarder/skier. Many people it does make up for it in the most popular mountain in the may think of Mt. Seymour as number of runs and how fun winter because of all the tour- the mountain with long chair- they are. So if you‘re looking ist attractions and other activi- lift line ups and slow chair-lifts, for a jam packed day of board- ties available. Grouse Mountain but say good-bye to those days ing/skiing Cypress is the moun- is awesome for teenagers be- because Seymour just invested tain for you. cause of the easy access to the in a brand new $5million Aus- mountain. Unlike the other two trian made chair lift which will Now that you know some local mountains where you be replacing the Old Mystery pros and cons to all three local have to drive up to the top chairlift. The new lift will re- mountains hopefully this will Grouse has a tram that takes duce line ups and wait time by help you in your decision on you up to the top of the moun- half and will get you to the top what mountain to board this tain right from the base plus of the mountain in four minutes winter season. there is a bus from Lonsdale which saves you six minutes in Quay that takes you right to comparison to the old lift, Isaac Booth the base of Grouse. Grouse is which may not seem like a lot a very versatile mountain that but when you are suspended does a great job in all aspects sitting in the freezing cold it Page 9

Fraidy-cat now fine with felines

self together enough to run out of the hospital.

Soon, the doctor came out and saw me standing outside. He came out and invited me inside, I was pale and short of breath, so I told him what happened. He told me that the cat's eyes had problems and the only way it could understand where to go, was by color. Its cage was brown and my pants was also brown and I was standing right in front of its cage so when she saw my pants, she ran towards me.

When I went home I thought about it all night along. I told myself that, I should not let such a small thing defeat me. If I Expose yourself quit because I am scared of a What is cute for some people can be frightening for others. Staff photo little sick cat , what should I do to your deepest with bigger problems in my life? fear; after that, Living with a phobia is drain- and asked me to start The next day, I called one of ing. For me, my fear was on Thursday. At first I felt my friends who loves cats and fear has no cats! Even looking at cats made good but as I thought about it, I told her the whole story and asked her for help. We both me feel bad. got scared. Finally, on Thursday power. after school, I screwed up my went to a pet shop which she knows and started playing with courage and went there. One of our neighbours has two the cats. cats. Any time I wanted to go out I was afraid that they were When I entered in the hospital in the street, so this phobia there was nobody in the office. At first, it was hard for me to bothered me a lot. My brother I was scared and was warily touch a cat; and the first time played with them and was okay looking out for any cat. My that I touched one, I got goose but I had to think about it and heart was beating out a wild bumps. But after a couple of look around to make sure rock 'n roll drum solo. As I was times I did not feel scared any there was no cat around, and if standing, waiting for someone more. In fact, I wanted to play there was a cat I had to ask to come into the office, I felt with cats again! Now, I feel someone to come with me. something very smooth on my great because I faced a debili- This irrational fear was really leg. I turned around and I saw a tating fear and defeated it for the rest of my entire life. Now starting to get me down. very fat cat pushing my leg. I was shocked and scared at the I know that I don't have to be same time. I was worried if our neighbor's cats I realized that I didn't want to so frighten that I didn't even are outside or not, BECAUSE I be scared of cats any more. So, know what to do, I couldn't AM NOT SCARED OF CATS I went to an animal hospital and even scream or walk. I was just ANY MORE! frozen and shaking . After a asked them if they needed any Hengameh Rahmati volunteers. They said "Yes!" couple of seconds I pulled my- Page 10 The Sabre Trooth

Sutherland’s musical maven

“Music is my

Mrs. Workman conducts her classes with aplomb! Staff photo soul”

Most students at Sutherland of music? Why? MW: Baritone clarinet, saxo- witnessed the amazing talents phone, trumpet, base, piano of our school's Band and Choir MW: My favorite style of and percussion. did on the Peace ceremony. music to listen to is classic This is all thanks to our Band rock. But for playing I like Fran- ST: Why do you like teaching? co, and Latin jazz. I love the and Choir teacher Mrs. Work- MW: I like helping people to man, who has been working groove and the way it makes with her students for a long you feel. find their joy in music. time. ST: What is the choir doing ST: What is your best memory for Christmas? from your years teaching? Sabre Trooth: When, and MW: This year Choir is singing MW: I like the combined how, did you find out that you in the local malls, Woodcraft concert with Japanese students and also the cultur- were interested in music? and Santa breakfast. al connections that we made Mrs. Workman: I was about ST: Do you like teaching mu- with them. sixteen when I first found out. I sic or playing music? Why? got an offer to ST: What is your saddest play professionally with a band. MW: I love both. I love to memory ? When I was in grade 10 I help students to feel music. I MW: Saying goodbye to my helped my music teacher with also like being part of a band grade 12 students. Because I grade eights and nines. I loved and playing outside of the get to see most of them from it and I wanted to become a school. I love both sides of it. grade eight and seeing how music teacher. ST: What musical instruments they grow up, I feel like they ST: What is your favorite style do you play? are part of my family. (Continued on page 11) Page 11

Sutherland’s musical maven continued

So it is always hard for me to WARM welcome to Sutherland band and choir. students ...." and it was funny to say goodbye to them. Hengameh Rahmati hear, WARM, when we were ST: What is your funniest freezing. teaching memory ? ST: If you were asked to MW: On one of our trips to define music in a sentence, how Japan, we were playing outside in Tokyo's Disneyland. It was would you define it? snowing and we were in con- MW: "Music is my soul." cert dresses. It was freezing cold. When it was the time for ST: Do you have anything else us to go on stage and perform that you want to tell students? the announcer said " give a MW: I am very proud of our

Chilled Chic

Vancouver weather is far from what other people think.

the polar temperatures of Rus- sia, but still it can get pretty chilly in the winter. It‘s time to 3. Everybody knows that those start bundling up and getting toes, they froze, so cuddle up! Try some fashionable and comfy in your wintery clothing. warm shoes, like Uggs or even just layering fuzzy socks to 1. Always wear something keep those toesies warm

fuzzy. Keeping warm is easy when you have nice warm sweaters on top of one anoth- 4. Hats are a winter staple for er. When it comes to keeping every closet. Whether you warm all you need is fleece. sport a beanie, a toque, a be- Since our winters don‘t get ret, or a fez, hats will keep in super cold, and let‘s face it not nearly 80% of your body heat. all of us want to be outside for too long, layering is the key 5. Jeans are awesome standbys Keeping warm on Grouse Mtn. ingredient to winter fashion. for any season, but in the win- ter even they can get a bit chil- So Sabres, break out the sea- 2. There is no matching rule. If ly. Wear some leggings under- sonal attire and remember, your scarf and your toque neath your denim or any skirt Uggs and short shorts do not don‘t match, no one really you decide is weather appro- constitute winter appropriate cares. As long as YOU feel priate. ANYTHING. comfortable it doesn‘t matter Natasha Guerra, Katie Japaridze

Christmas Crackers

What do you call Santa in a What's brown and sneaks Which elf was the best singer? deep fryer? round the kitchen? Elfis Presley Crispy Kringle Mince spies. How did one angel greet the What does a snowman have What do you call an elf that other? that a snowwoman doesn't? comes to help 11 others in the Halo there! Snowballs workshop? The twelf-th Page 12 The Sabre Trooth

Pimp my grilled cheese!

After the last issue of The Sa- bre Trooth, we received many negative comments surround- ing a certain ''Grilled Cheese Recipe''. Therefore, the Trooth team have decided to bring to you some new and highly origi- nal recipes we hope will spark more interest with your taste buds. So here it is, the ''Pimp My Grilled Cheese'' edition!

To begin, let‘s start with the ''Golden Gate Grilled Cheese''.

Take your basic grilled cheese recipe, add some fresh turkey and avocado, and deep fry the whole thing to be left with The third grilled cheese redux a sandwich that recipe is known by the inno- will suppress any hunger crav- cent –sounding moniker the ings. Feeling noshy? ''Chubby Melt''.

If you‘re in the mood for some- thing fattening and you can't Say “Cheese!” decide between a burger and a grilled cheese sandwich, well now you can have both. All you have to do is place a beef burg- er in between two grilled Finally, for the grilled cheese cheese sandwiches, and you connoisseurs, there is the will be left with a quick, easy, ''Pulled Pork Grilled Cheese''. but satisfying meal. Just take a look at its greasy goodness. This combination of pulled Our second gastronomical pork, barbeque sauce, caramel- treat is the ''Grown Up Grilled ized onions and rich cheddar, Cheese''. all served up on crispy Texas toast, will leave your stomach Instead of just simply using begging for more! This is cheddar, switch to brie, add worth heading south of the smoked ham, dijon mustard border. and red peppers, and you'll have a grilled cheese that's not only tasty, but a feast for the eyes as well. If the first three recipes did not whet your appetite, how about the ''Very English Grilled Cheese''?

All you have to do to make this sandwich is swap the bread for two toasted English muffin slices, and add some tomatoes. Ellie Irving Page 13

Truffle love

Truffles are the simplest sweets Almond extract (1 teaspoon) 2. Place the chocolate in a sep- to make. All it takes is cream, arate bowl. Pour the cream chocolate and time to end up Truffle coatings over the chocolate, add the with candy so beautifully ele- Cocoa powder vanilla, and allow to stand for a gant, that you can impress any- few minutes then stir until one who comes to visit this Finely chopped walnuts smooth. Christmas. Finely chopped almonds INGREDIENTS METHOD 3. Allow to cool, then place in Basic truffle ingredients 1. In a small, heavy saucepan the refrigerator for two hours. Remove and with a teaspoon 8 ounces of semi-sweet or bring the heavy whipping cream to a simmer (This may take a roll out balls of the ganache. bittersweet chocolate (high Roll in your hands quickly (as it quality, 62% cacao or higher), while, be sure to stir and scrape down the sides with a will melt from the heat of your well chopped into small pieces rubber spatula every few hands) and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment 1/2 cup of heavy whipping minutes). cream paper. Place in the refrigerator If you are using one of the oth- overnight. 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract er recommended flavourings, stir it in with the cream (and Optional base flavorings: ignore vanilla in the next step). 4. Roll in cocoa powder or Mint leaves (1 bunch, stems If adding mint or other solids, chopped nuts and serve, or removed, chopped, about 1 after the cream simmers, re- place back in the refrigerator move from heat and let seep cup) until needed. for an hour. Then strain away Cinnamon and cardamon (1 solids, and return the cream to “All you need is cinnamon stick, 2 cardamom a simmer and proceed with pods) Makes 30-40 chocolate truf- recipe. fles. cream, Amaretto (1-2 tablespoons) Ellie Irving chocolate and time.”

Chocolate truffles — the ultimate pit out! Internet images for all food items Page 14 The Sabre Trooth

Eight days of goodness Hanukkah is a Jewish traditional great time at Hanukkah playing holiday celebrated in Decem- with dreidels, receiving small ber right alongside Christmas. presents, and eating chocolate This holiday is observed as a coins and other treats. This festival of lights to Hebrew joyous holiday helps people of people around the world. Dur- the Jewish religion celebrate ing this eight day celebration, their faith, get close to their each day is observed by lighting families, and just have a grand one branch of the menorah. ol‘ time. Many Hebrew songs are sung, and family congregates to be Happy Hanukkah! together to enjoy the festival and to give and receive gifts. Children have an especially Natasha Guerra

Celebrating a new holiday

Have you ever experienced bells and snowflakes, so you first year, my family bought our being new to a culture or a can hear Christmas jin- first Christmas tree. It was fun society? Many immigrants expe- gling towards you. It is very to decorate it. It also reminded “You can hear rience it during their first cou- fun to find out about different me of decorating the ple of years of living in a new holidays and traditions and it's Haftsin for Norooz. On No- Christmas country. There are many differ- even more fun to celebrate rooz, we usually have seven ences between one's home them. things that starts with S and we jingling toward country and any country they call it seven S‘s. Each one of the immigrate to. One of these things that start with S symbol- you” differences is the holidays. It is Decorating trees, trading gifts izes one thing. We decorate very interesting to find out and also making special food is the Haftsin every year just like very exciting and fun because it about all the holidays that are decorating Christmas tree. new, the way of celebrating is something new and as time passes by, you can feel what them and also their traditions. the holidays really mean and I loved all the lights and deco- begin to understand the joys of rations you see everywhere As everyone knows, one of the the holiday season. you go in December. It is not biggest holidays is Christ- my family tradition, but it is mas. Usually most of the holi- something we have adopted days have their own traditions, In my home country we had with our new country. I feel like Thanksgiving day, Christ- lots of holidays like Norooz really lucky because now I have mas and lots more. During any and Ramadan. One of the big- two great holidays to celebrate: gest holidays in my home coun- one holiday most of the talking Norooz and Christmas! is all about the upcoming holi- try Iran is Norooz: New Year. day. So you should try to be It is the most like Christmas because people exchange gifts, familiar with it in order to chat Hengameh Rahmati about it with people around there are special foods, and friends, relatives you. and neighbors socialize a lot.

Near Christmastime wherever you go, most people are talking When I came to Canada three about Christmas. Even the years ago, I was very excited to malls are decorated with big experience Christmas. On that Page 15

Christmas Traditions around the world People celebrate Christmas all The Republic of Georgia has a of the Christmas meal, people over the world. Here are different take on Santa from enjoy plum pudding. Before some Christmas traditions what we do here in North eating it, they pour alcohol all from other countries: America. The Georgian name over it, serenade it and then for Santa is "Tovlis Papa" which light it on fire. translates into "snow grandfa- In Russia St. Nicholas is espe- ther". The tradition is that he cially popular. An 11th-century comes in the night of Dec.31st Finally, here‘s a word on Prince traveled to Constantino- and leaves gifts under the our neighbour to the south. ple to be baptized and returned Christmas tree. He has a big with stories of miracles per- beard, a white fur costume and Our modern idea of Santa formed by St. Nicholas of Myra. a large cane. A traditional Claus was created in the Unit- Since then, many Eastern Or- Georgian Christmas tree is ed States. Santa Claus is thodox Churches have been very different from one here. claimed to have been the named for the saint. To this It's white—made out of shaved Dutch word for St. Nicholas: day, Nicholas is one of the wood. Nowadays, though, not Sinterklaas. The Dutch had most common names for Rus- too many Georgian families brought him to the New sian boys. Special dishes for have trees like that at home. World in the 17th century. Christmas include nectarine They just use green and bushy However, he didn't become an and strawberry pots, a tradi- Christmas trees. Special dishes important person at Christmas tional Russian dessert with for Christmas include a tradi- until the writer Washington sweet cream cheese and fin- tional Georgian confection Irving put him in one of his ished with a warm chocolate made of caramelized nuts, usu- novels. ally walnuts, fried in honey, and sauce. Katie Japaridze served exclusively on New In sunny Greece, children, es- Year Eve and Christmas. Hengameh Rahmati pecially boys, often go out sing- ing 'kalanda' (carols) in the streets on Christmas Eve. They Italians really know how to do play drums and triangles as they Christmas—their season goes sing. Sometimes they also carry on for three weeks! It starts model boats decorated with eight days before Christmas. nuts and painted gold. Carrying This is known as the Novena. a boat is a very old custom in During this period children go the Greek Islands. If the chil- from house to house and sing- dren sing well, they might be ing Christmas songs and read- given money or nuts, sweets ing poems. In some parts of and dried figs to eat. Christmas Italy shepherds bring musical Trees are becoming more pop- instruments in to the villages, ular in Greece, but they aren't play and sing Christmas traditional. Instead most houses songs. Special dishes for Christ- have a shallow wooden bowl mas are Cartellate, fried pas- with a piece of wire suspended across the rim. A sprig of basil tries with honey and nuts. wrapped around a wooden cross hangs from the wire. Some water is kept in the bowl In England, people enjoy beauti- to keep the basil alive and ful Christmas music. They love fresh. Once a day, someone, to decorate Christmas trees, usually the mother of the fami- and deck their halls with ever- ly, dips the cross and basil into green branches. The English gift some holy water and uses it to giver is called Father Christmas. sprinkle water in each room of He wears a long red robe and A wooden Christmas tree from Georgia. Internet image the house. Special Greek dishes leaves gifts on Christmas Eve. for Christmas include Chris- In England Christmas dinner is topsomo, a decorated Christ- usually eaten at midday on December 25th. At the end mas bread. Page 16 The Sabre Trooth

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Top ten movies for Christmas

The Christmas season is finally 1.Nightmare Before Christmas here. I've decided to create a 2. A Christmas Story list of the top ten Christmas 3. Home Alone movies! Who doesn't enjoy a 4. A Muppets Christmas cup of hot chocolate and a 5. How the Grinch Stole good Christmas movie by a Christmas crackling fire? So here it is!! 6. Rudolph 7. Frosty 8. Charlie Brown Christmas 9. Santa Clause 1, 2, and 3 10. The Polar Express ENJOY!

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All we want (or don’t want) for Christmas

―What do you want for Christ- There were some surprising mas?‖ is something some of us results. For the best gifts some might be being asked around kids wished for a nice house, this time of the year. You can the world, books, and winning probably remember some of the lottery. For the worst gifts the Christmas gifts you re- a couple suggestions of gifts ceived in the past. What were that a few kids got were: a they? Were they good or bad? blanket, Ipad 3 and even a bag Sutherland polled some of the of nails. the students about their opin- Lydia Wierdsma ions on the best and worst gift.

Best Gifts:

Money 7% Pet 7% Clothes 14% iPad/iPod 7% Trip 7% Jewelry 16 Candy 20% Car 7% Other 3% Wii 12.5%

Worst Gifts:

Socks 15.5 % Children‘s toys 9,5 % School Supplies 10% Vitamins 12% Soap 12% Calender 16% Coal 6% Other 2% Page 18 The Sabre Trooth

Funny Christmas memories The holidays give us a chance of elevators started to have a mother told her brother to to rest, relax and...stumble into panic attack. Then her friend stop or else she would dump some out of the ordinary situa- and her friend‘s brother started the custard on him. He would- tions. panicking too. After a while n't stop so she did.

they just tried pushing the but- ton and the elevator started One Anna Alton (Grade 10) According to Julian Stark recounts that a relative of hers, working again. (Grade 11) one Christmas he who was quite young at the and his dad set up a hidden time, was sitting by the Christ- One Sutherland student says camera to try to see Santa. In mas tree looking at one of the that one Christmas they got a the morning Julian played back blue Christmas ornaments. life-like plastic fly. Every Christ- the night‘s evidence. Off cam- Thinking it was a blueberry, she mas from then on they would era, he heard Santa thump took the ornament and took a put the fly on someone‘s plate down the door and then… to scare them. One Christmas bite out of it! wouldn‘t you know it? The old they put it on their grandfa- man put his hat down right in ther‘s plate. Dear old grandfa- front of the camera! Julian then Katie Japaridze (Grade 11) has ther, not noticing the fly at all, a phobia of elevators. One excitedly listened as Santa—ho Christmas one of her friends, ate it. ho ho-ing—stuffed the stock- and their brother, convinced ings and put presents under the her to get in one. As the eleva- tree. This ―evidence‖ made the Ellie Irving (Grade 12) remem- tor was going up it suddenly kid-sleuth a true believer for a bers one Christmas her broth- stopped! They tried to open er was bothering her while her very long time! the doors but, of course, mother was cooking. Her they didn't. Katie, being afraid Lydia Wierdsma

Fantastic firs Ms. Lieblich and Ms. Virani Taking inspiration from the How about some seasonal have very sciency Christmas Science Department‘s imagina- bling? Last year, Singapore trees. Ms. Virani has an tive Christmas trees, the jeweler Soo Kee Jewellery ―immunitree‖ that‘s flocked Trooth Team searched far and created this Christmas tree with microbes. Ms.Lieblich‘s wide for some other fantastic with 21,798 diamonds totaling 913 carats and 3,762 crystal tannenbaum is a ―planetree‖ fir trees: beads. The tree looked like The upside of this upside-down Staff photo (and was actually worth) a 7-foot pre-lit Christmas tree is million bucks! Katie Japaridze that you'll have more room for presents underneath! This Internet photos strange tree was originally de- signed for specialty stores to display ornaments while using a little floor space.

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Christmas classics: a rundown of the top ten seasonal songs

When the question of the top 10: Ring Those Christmas Bells. 10 Christmas songs came about in our journalism class, to say it 9: All I Want For Christmas Is led to a contentious debate You. would be a gross understate- 8: Santa Baby. ment. At one point I feared a dust up was unavoidable. 7: Let It Snow. Thankfully though cooler heads 6: Have Yourself A Merry Little prevailed and out of the chaos rose a list I am proud to put Christmas my name behind. Enjoy! 5: Jingle Bells 4: Jingle Bell Rock 3: Winter Wonderland 2: Baby It's Cold Outside Michael Buble sings some great Christmas songs. Internet image 1: The 12 Days Of Christmas

Cheesy Christmas pick up lines...

Shouldn't you be sitting on top I like milk and cookies, but I of the tree, Angel? would rather have you.

Even Santa doesn't make candy Other than me, what do you as sweet as you. want from Santa this year?

Can I have your picture so I Forget Santa, come sit on my can show Santa what I want for lap.

Christmas? I've checked it twice, and I'm All I want for Christmas is sure you're on my ―naughty‖ Internet image you... list.

Dear Trooth Team

Dear Trooth Team, mutual friends to find out what Dear Trooth Team, buying healthier foods, and try to balance all four food My good friend has been giving her deal is. Make sure you My New Year‘s resolution has groups. If you plan on do- me the slip for a while now, the don‘t say anything that could been the same a few years in a ing some fitness, find a thing is, I don‘t know why! offend her if it is passed on. If row: lose weight. How can I buddy to keep you moti- How can I tell if she‘s mad at she is mad at you, and even if make sure I stick to my goal vated. Someone you can me? Is it even possible to get she‘s not, make sure to find her this year instead of losing my sometime, alone, to talk to her chat with while working her to talk to me? Frozen Out motivation in the spring, per about what‘s wrong. Listen and out, but who won‘t make usual? - Determined Diva Dear Frozen Out, be concerned and caring. If she you feel bad if you can‘t go as far as you want to. Cleary your friend feels like she has an issue with you, make Dear Diva, sure you are understanding and Make yourself an inspira- can‘t talk to you about the Sticking to any resolution can tion board to get motivat- issue at hand right now. Maybe non-confrontational. Be empa- be difficult, especially one that thetic and try and see her side ed, and write your goals she feels bad about something, takes so much dedication. If and plans on a calendar. or maybe she really is angry at of the story. Here‘s hoping you your goal is to lose weight, first two can reunite! - T. Team Use any resources you you. Try speaking with some start by changing your basic need to make yourself diet. Get your parents to start proud. T.Team Page 20 The Sabre Trooth

How was 2012 for you? As we all know, 2012 is coming the Mayan calendar moving into to an end; it is time to review a new cycle. They also note how this year was for us. For that it is a distraction from me this year was exceptional. I more important scientific con- made a lot of new friends, and I cerns, such as global warm- learned many new things. This ing and loss of biological diver- year was my second in Canada, sity. and it seemed just like I moved here yesterday. I have never These rumours of our planet‘s been so happy and excited for destruction have been around for a long time. Some people the whole year. believe in them, some people For most people, 2012 was don‘t. No one knows what‘s very good —full of emotions. going to happen in the future, if As you all know, some believe 2012 was good for you, then there will be an apocalypse in why shouldn‘t we enjoy the 2012. People have been pre- very last bit of it?! We will see dicting this event for a long what happens. Happy New time. Scientists have rejected Year everyone! even the idea of this cata- strophic event, saying it is only Katie Japaridze The Mayan calendar switches to a new cycle on Dec.21st. Internet image

Happy New Year to the world!

Slovak: Šťastný Nový Rok At midnight on January first, French: Bonne année Spanish: Feliz Año Nuevo people around the world will Georgian: gilotsavt akhal tsels Turkish: Mutlu Yeni Yıl give each other their best wish- German: Frohes Neues Jahr Ukrainian: z novim rokom es for a happy, healthy and Greek:Eftychisméno to néo étos Swahili: Happy New Mwaka prosperous new year. Here are Italian: Buon anno some of these best wishes: Japanese: Akemashiteomedetōgozai- masu Finally, all of us at The Sabre Afrikaans: Gelukkige nuwe jaar Korean: saehae bog manh-i badeuseyo Trooth wish you a Happy New Arabic: sonate jadide saeedeh Norwegian: Godt Nyttår- Year, too! :) Chinese: Xīnnián hǎo Farsi: Mobarake

Czech: Šťastný Nový Rok Portuguese: Feliz Ano Novo Danish: Godt Nytår Russian: s novim godom Katie Japaridze Dutch: Gelukkig Nieuw jaar Serbian: srena nova godina Filipino: Manigong Bagong taon

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Holidayscopes

Aries: You love the thrills and chills of winter. Get out in the cold and learn a new activity, like snowboarding or skiing! What to ask for this Christmas: lessons, any kind, whether it is guitar or clog dancing

Taurus: Family is important to you this holiday. Find meaningful gifts for your family and friends and spend as much time as you can with them. What to ask for this Christmas: money, we know you love finances

Gemini: You are an independent thinker and you love to lead. This holiday get your friends together for a party or winter activity. Take the lead! What to ask for this Christmas: gift cards, so you don‘t have to return anything this year

Cancer: The holidays are a time for you to settle down at home, a break from all that crazy schoolwork. Relax Cancer, breathe! What to ask for this Christmas: musical accoutrements- headphones, giftcards, or even CDs if you‘re ghetto…. Or, I sup- pose, hipsters of the world, vinyl is there for you

Leo: All you really want is to be a star. Shine bright this holiday season by giving great gifts, wrapping immaculately, and looking ace at every event. What to ask for this Christmas: beauty supplies such as moisturizers, makeup, or hair gel

Virgo: Your holiday season may be tinged with a little drama this year. You have had a little scrap with someone and things may resurface this month. Be sure to stay in the Christmas spirit, though! What to ask for this Christmas: books, books, and more books

Libra: Balance is what you strive for, Libra. During the holidays this pertains to activity and laziness, indulgence and absti- nence, and giving and receiving. Keep a healthy, even scale this season. What to ask for this Christmas: Tickets to a show, concert, or event

Scorpio: This month marks the end of a struggle, Scorp. No need to worry your way through the holidays, security is finally near. What to ask for this Christmas: Games- hey Halo 4 just came out…

Sagittarius: don‘t try too hard this season, Sag. You‘ve been revved up for a while now, and it‘s time to touch the breaks. What to ask for this Christmas: Charitable gifts- chickens for a family from World Vision, Livestrong bracelets, etc.

Capricorn: Schooooooool‘s out for winter! You‘ve done so well this half, Cap, you should be very proud. Don‘t shirk from bragging about your awesome grades, just don‘t become a Melvin. What to ask for this Christmas: Clothing- like that vintage tee you‘ve been eyeing at H&M

Aquarius: You strive to be different as a general rule, and this holiday is a time for you to really POP! Show your true colours through style and funk this winter. What to ask for this Christmas: Art supplies- a new sketchbook perhaps?

Pisces: Git er dun this season! Go out with friends learn to ski, fulfill your dreams and do everything you said you‘d do last year. Get out of the house and get going! What to ask for this Christmas: Winter gear- travel mug, mittens, the whole kit and caboodle! Page 22 The Sabre Trooth

Holiday Classic: shooting hoops for a great cause

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Holiday Classic: shooting hoops for a great cause

This year at the 11th annual yells could be heard. The last Sabres Holiday Classic we had few minutes were filled with one of the best crowds in a complete nail-biting stress. The longs time. People from all Dukes led by 5 points, but we grades and teachers from all had the better offence. The wings cam out to cheer on our boys kept sinking baskets, but team. Our very own Sabre not quite enough in the two mascot even came to show his minutes we had. In the end, the support! The boys faced off Dukes took the game with a against the Windsor Dukes score of 63-57. Our Sabres who, although a small team, played valliantly, even though were tall and mighty. it was they didn't win we are still very neck in neck the whole way through leaving spectators on proud of them! the edges of the bleachers. Natasha Guerra Amid the screams and stops and claps Mr. Thornhill's frantic

Becoming a world champion

Earlier in the semester, we prestigious sport such as Jiu is a tremendous did an interview with Brodie Jitsu. He was feeling very achievement, the sort Dabb to ask about his mar- tense and nervous before of achievement you can tial arts but mostly we were entering his matches, but as brag about as long as curious as to what it's like always, music came to the you live. Winning the to be heading to the World rescue and calmed his world championships in Championships for Jiu Jitsu. nerves right before he en- a sport like Jiu Jitsu is He returned with victory tered the competition. His even more humbling and he is now a world matches went all according because the place you champion, before he's even to plan, and he even man- finish in completely falls graduated from high aged to put one of his oppo- on your own skill and school ! I did a little catching nents to sleep! Becoming a performance. up with him to find out world champion before you what it's like to become a even hit the age of eighteen world champion in such a

Cross-country Sabres

On November 3rd two of of grade 10 headed all the way spirit! Both Cam and Con- Sutherland‘s illustrious ath- up to Prince George to com- nor placed in about the letes braved the ice and pete in a BC cross-country centre of 270 contestants. snow to show their commit- meet. The boys raced 6.6 km Well done boys! ment to a sport they love. in the cold showing great sabre Natasha Guerra Connor D. and Cameron D. The Sabre Trooth —The last word Contributing Writers: Sutherland’s pun-ishment: solve these punny puzzles Solve the puzzles, write them down on a piece of paper, and put your entry in the Sabre Trooth box Isaac Booth in the library or office to win a prize. Don‘t forget to include your name. –Images by Julian Stark

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