The Magruder Messenger November 8, 2013 Volume XXXXIII, Issue 1 Homecoming 2013 Shutdown ends, BY HANNAH REED families remain tense BY TYLER KOSSIN As of the first of Oc- as leaders in the free world.” tober, massive chunks of our Reed then went on government were officially to discuss how the shut- shut down. Hundreds of down may affect his own thousands of federal workers Junior ROTC class as well. were furloughed, leaving all The class is currently sched- of these hard working Ameri- uled to attend a field trip cans sitting on their couch, at the Antietam battlefield waiting. The Democrats and on October 24th. However, Republicans were not able to the battlefield itself is now come to an agreement in re- closed for any visitors, due to gards to the federal budget. the parks and recreation de- This created a domino ef- partment being furloughed. fect, leaving many Americans Fortunately, Reed is around the country scratch- remaining optimistic for the ing their heads as to why field trip despite the shut- everyone matches with such an important agree- down. He stated, “I have con- Spirit Week: one or two of their closest ment could not be achieved. fidence in us still being able friends (or the principal). The number stands to attend, because of the im- Junior Leroy Hyson, who at 350,000. Yes, because a pact this shutdown will have Stand Out to Fit In twined up with Principal few hundred people couldn’t on the debt ceiling and wall BY YZELLA VIDAURRE Evans, stated, “Twin Day come to a consensus on street. They will set aside their is the best day ‘because our government funding; differences.” Reed is staying a Magruder High competition and score each I got to get dressed up as around 350,000 hardwork- bit optimistic on the situation, School has a week full of grade on how many peo- ing Americans are now not while others in the commu- Mr. Evans, and I liked the festivities: Homecoming ple dressed up. They total working nor getting paid. An nity have lost a good amount reactions I got in the halls.” Week. This laid back week the score at the end of the important concept to note is of faith in government. Things got crazy on is called Spirit week. Every week to decide the winner. that here in Rockville many Caleb Bailey, a junior Wacky Wednesday. Every- day is a different opportu- Pajama Day, consistently a families are feeling the ef- here at Magruder has wit- one showed off their cre- nity to dress-up and show favorite, to get ready ev- fects of the shutdown as we nessed the effects of the gov- ative spirit in mismatched pride in our grade level. eryone just rolls out of bed. are only 15 miles from the ernment shutdown. When They have a little friendly Twin Day is when SEE SPIRIT on P5 nation’s capital. Members asked if the government of families in the Magruder shutdown has affected him community are unfortu- in any way, he immediately nately being furloughed, told us that both of his par- Soccer field becomes leaving some students anx- ents are currently furloughed. iously waiting for things “My mom is growing a new kind of classroom to change for the better. a bit more anxious every day, Colonel Stevenson while my Dad is kind of just BY CARMEN HERNANDEZ Reed, the Junior ROTC in- going with the flow,” Bailey structor here at Magruder said. Bailey also summarized It’s a bright hot day. coach,” said Coach Gomez. had a few important things that his father does not have Most students go home “With me is when they be- to say regarding the govern- much faith in the government happy they can now re- have the best because what ment shutdown. Reed pro- coming to an agreement, lax, but not the boys soc- they want is to play, and vided some good insight on as he believes that it will be cer team. They stay and that is when I get the chance how this affects the United quite sometime before things play their hearts out. This to correct their behavior,” States on a mass scale. He finally come back to normal. is a different kind of class- says Gomez. The soccer said, “The confidence in this What comes next? nation goes down, and that room, which the students players showed that the best Junior Dylan Cecil (number affects our perception of us are truly dedicated to. place to correct behavior is 22) shoots the ball past the SEE GOVERNMENT on P2 defender Boy Varsity Soccer in sports. They have a mo- coach Juan Gomez has “ei- tivation and know they have detic memory” as he likes something to lose. Chiheb INDEX to call it. Every practice Aouachria, Ofentse Kale, he makes sure to compli- Kevin Joya, Jose Ramos, Bry- News Features Arts ment and correct the team. an Argueta and Juan Esco- They give practice their bar. Bryan Argueta, Juan Es- all. They practice a cobar, and Dylan Cecil show skill until it’s mastered. teamwork, and sportsman- “They have three types of ship. Come check out their behavior… In their house, progress at their next game. at school and with their Page 2 Page 4-5 Page 7 2 News Government Shutdown’s Club Corner: Magruder Forensics effect on Magruder BY MAY KASSIM five to ten minutes long, ter known as “Obamacare”. Continued from page 1 and is to stand in front of While on the other hand, a judge and perform it. The As hundreds of thou- President Obama along with piece could go from Ste- sands of workers are still out the Democrats are against of the job, many have been repealing Obamacare. phen Colbert to The Lorax. asking some pretty frequent As a result of this po- Every Wednesday questions. One of them may litical stalemate, nothing is at lunch, the forensics club be, how does this shutdown really getting accomplished meets in Ms. Harper’s room. end? Well, the answer is The club is led by President leaving many Americans cu- Mark Pavan (left) and Nicole (right) (Photo: Kaci Gossard) pretty simple. Whenever the rious, yet confused as to why Marc Pavan, Vice-President president signs a spend- all these other people have to May Kassim, and Secretary ing bill for the government. suffer for this political mishap. Did you know that mute year, and then those Nathan Clugston, as well This doesn’t seem The most important James Earl Jones, the crit- mute years continued until as some veterans. Not only too tough to accomplish, but question many are asking is ically-acclaimed actor for I got to high school.” How does forensics benefit stu- it gets pretty complicated likely a timeframe of when this his profound, intense voice did he rid himself of this dents for college, but it also when our government today shutdown may finally end. once had a speech im- impediment? He joined his encourages students meet stands pretty divided. The Re- pediment? The actor that high school’s forensics club. friends. Not only in the publicans are currently only The answer? It’s anyone’s voiced both the original The National Fo- club, but from other schools willing to pass up a spending guess. Darth Vader and Mufasa rensics League holds com- as well. It gives you an op- bill which repeals the new Af- of Disney’s the Lion King petitions in which schools portunity to meet other fordable Healthcare Act, bet- overcame an almost crip- compete in the science of people and improve on pling speech barrier that public speaking. The stu- your oratory skills that will The Messenger he had as a small child. He dent finds a piece that is help you for years to come. quotes, “I was a stutterer. Editors and Managers I couldn’t talk. So my first year of school was my first Editor-in-Chief National Honors Society Hannah Reed Induction Managing/Layout Edi- College corner BY MARIA AMARO tor The National Honors character in the students A LOOK AT SALISBURY UNIVERSITY Society inducted their two of secondary schools”. Af- Maria Amaro BY BETH KAMUYU new members, Mara Erb and ter the pledge, Erb and Lead Copy Editor Reagan Robb this month. Robb were bought to the Emily Goo The ceremony was front and given candles short with each officer to signify their induction. Photographer Editor lighting a candle at the start After the ceremo- Yzella Vidaurre of the ceremony and recit- ny, cookies and punch was Press Manager ing their pledge. They read served while the mem- their four main purposes bers mingled. President Peter Routson which are “To create en- Stephanie Chill said “The thusiasm for scholarship, ceremony was enjoyable Staff Writers and to stimulate a desire to and it’s fun being with the Photographers render service, to promote best people in school”. Kaci Gossard leadership, and to develop May Lassim Teacher Education and Technology Center (Photo: Emma Gomez Collin Riviello Permission from Salisbury University} Spanish Honors Society Liam Kohler Salisbury University is are interested in public Eric Helgesen located on the historic affairs and civic engage- Induction David Luc eastern shore; it’s as about ment. It provides students BY EMILY GOO Carmen Hernandez thirty miles from ocean city. with learning experience Beth Kamuyu It started out as two year through interactive semi- Tyler Kossin old college in 1935. Today nars and sponsors lectures Christopher Martin Salisbury is a four year that bring the nation’s top Bethany White university which offers fifty- political leaders to campus.