Edition Seven - Second Semester
Post date: May 25, 2017 3:04:44 PM
Let the Fun Begin!
Tana S., Kaleigh S., & Alyssa E.
There are many attractions in Ohio that people love to visit. Some attractions are: the Columbus Zoo, Cedar Point, Playhouse Square, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and more!
If you love animals, the Cincinnati, Toledo, or Columbus Zoos are great places to visit! At the Cincinnati Zoo, you can spend the night, and wake up to the hippos, and people can have lunch with polar bears at the Columbus Zoo. Also, people can have a staring contest with the elephants at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, and go on a safari adventure at The Wilds.
If people enjoy riding roller coasters, Cedar Point would be a good place to go to on a hot, summer day. Cedar Fair is the owner of Cedar Point, and 14 other amusement parks; with 2 of them being in Ohio. The two big amusement parks are called Cedar Point and Kings Island. There are a few kiddie parks in Ohio as well. Cedar Point has 16 roller coasters. It is not only for adults, but it is a great place for children to visit. Cedar Point has a water park too, called Cedar Pointe Shores Waterpark. It has 17 waterslides throughout the waterpark. Tickets for this amazing amusement park cost $45.00. Tickets for Cedar Point Shores cost $38.00.
Also, Progressive Field is a great place to visit in Ohio! The Field is home to the famous Cleveland Indians, who went to the World Series in 2016. Progressive Field is an awesome place to take your family and friends! Tickets cost $12-$136. The stadium includes great food7y64ed, and sells great merchandise.
All over Ohio, there are many places to visit.
Summer Sports of the 21st Century
Olivia S. & Lydia L.
Summer is the warmest season of the year. In the northern hemisphere, it stretches from June to August. In the southern hemisphere, it stretches from December to February. This period of time is filled with sunshine and warmth letting people play outside. Some people even play summer sports. However, do people really know anything about summer sports?
Some summer sports include: basketball, volleyball, frisbee golf, soccer, football, tennis, baseball and softball, surfing, skateboarding and biking, swimming, gymnastics, golf, and floor hockey. Most of these sports are also played at the summer Olympic Games. Most sports in summer are played outside in the sun. Summer sports give kids great exercise and something to do.
Three Monroeville students were asked which summer sports they play. They were also asked what their favorite part of that sport was and why.
Hannah L. said, “I play volleyball and softball. I like it because it gives me something to do in the summer, so I won’t get bored.”
Alyssa H. stated, “I play softball. I like to play softball because I like to hit, and I like to run the bases.”
Tana S. confirmed, “I play volleyball. I like to play it because I can be with my friends, and I like the competitions.”
Overall, summer sports are fun to play, it lets kids be active, and have something to do in the summer.
Neon, Hammer Pants, and Rubik's Cubes
Lily S. & Braylee W.
People believe that the 1980’s was a very bright time period. People in the 80’s had many hobbies, and didn’t play with phones, iPods, or tablets.
Some of the hobbies in the 1980’s are similar to our hobbies today. A couple were: playing video games, skating, Rubik’s cube, BMX bikes, listening to music, playing board games, and a lot more.
Watching TV was a big hobby. Some really popular movies in the 1980’s were:
The Goonies, E.T., The Lost Boys, The Outsiders, Gremlins. The 80’s version of a TV looked like a box with bad graphics. Shows they watched were Full House, 60 Minutes, He-Man, and more. Famous people in movies, or shows were Corey Feldman, Corey Haim, Mia Sara, and Alex Winter were some of actors and actresses.
The people in the 80’s also liked listening to music, like people do today. Famous singers were Pat Benatar, Michael Jackson, Prince, and Blondie. Famous bands were AC/DC, Queen, Bon Jovi, Journey, and U2. Famous songs were Living on a Prayer, Sweet Dreams, Don’t Stop Believin’, Heartbreaker, Bohemian wrapcity, Call Me, You Give Love a Bad Name, and Happy Together.
Shopping was another 80’s hobby. Going to the mall was the greatest place to go shopping. Some people think that the 80’s style was pretty exotic. Most of the time girls would wear leggings with shorts, leg warmers, and half down sleeves. Most of the times guys would wear jeans, flannels, and a t-shirt. Popular stores were Miller’s Outpost, Service Merchandise, and Casual Corners. They didn’t just shop for clothes, they shopped for music, shows, and movies too.
People were asked, “When you think of the 80’s? What comes to mind, and why?” They were also asked, “What is your favorite thing from the 80’s?”
Mikaela B. said, “Afros come to my mind when I hear the 80’s because they have that style. My favorite part about the 80’s is the movie Grease.”
Briana S. said, “Disco comes to mind when I hear the 80’s because they were bright. My favorite thing about the 80’s is the bright neon colors.”
Kadon M. said, “Muscle cars and hippies come to mind when I hear the 80’s because that's what they did. My favorite part about the 80’s were the muscle cars.” The people that were interviewed don’t know that much of the 80’s.
Some of hobbies in the 80’s we still do today, although we don’t do it often as they did.
The Seventeenth State!
Hunter V. & Tyler M.
Ohio was part of thousands of years of human activity. It was settled by Paleo Indians about 13,000 years ago. Ohio was the 17th state in America to join the union. It became a state on March 1, 1803. The name for Ohio residents is “Ohioans.” The major industries in Ohio is manufacturing farming and mining equipment. There were seven presidents of the United States of America born in Ohio. The capital of Ohio is Columbus.
Ohio is home to one of the major lakes, Lake Erie. Lake Erie has major iron and salt mines underneath. Lake Erie is the fourth largest great lake in United States. It is the southernmost and most shallow of the five Great Lakes. Lake Erie has islands such as Put in Bay, South Bass Bay, Kelleys Island, Pelly Island. There are many major cities beside Lake Erie, Toledo, Cleveland, Sandusky, and also Cedar Point is located on Lake Erie.
Ohio is home to the most haunted college in the US, Ohio University. It is a very old college, built in 1804 by Manasseh Cutler, worth over 550 million dollars, and ranked as the 146th best college in the country.
Ohio State University is located in the capital Columbus. It is a big college that has around 66,046 students enrolled. It is in division one and is in the Big Ten Conference. It was founded in 1870. The mascot is Brutus. Ohio State is the biggest college in Ohio.
Ohio is home to many entertainment sites such as amusement parks, beaches, zoos, and museums. They are home to eight professional sports teams: Cleveland Cavaliers, Cleveland Indians, Cleveland Browns, Cincinnati Bengals, Cincinnati Reds, Columbus Crew, and Columbus Blue Jackets. Ohio has two major amusement parks such as Kings Island in Cincinnati and Cedar Point in Sandusky. There are five zoos in Ohio including, the Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati, Toledo and Akron. Ohio is also home to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, the Toledo and Columbus museum of art and COSI in Columbus.
Ohio is home to many of interesting wonders such as amusement parks, beaches, lakes, colleges, professional sports, zoos and museums. Ohio is a state to be proud of when it comes to having fun and learning.
Time For The Fireworks!
Zenna B. & Melana A.
On Thursday, July 4, 1776, the thirteen colonies claimed their independence from Great Britain, which lead to the forming of the United States. Independence Day is also known as the 4th of July. They won their independence after the Revolutionary War. People think of the 4th of July as a day that represents the Declaration of Independence and the United States of America as an independent nation. Thirteen years after the United States was declared free, they elected their first president, who was known as George Washington.
Americans have many ways they celebrate Independence Day. Some things that Americans do to celebrate this holiday is shooting off fireworks, having a barbecue, and going to parades. On this day, Americans dress in red, white, and blue to represent the American flag. Patriotic displays and family events are organized throughout the United States.
Two students from Monroeville were asked if they celebrated Independence Day, and how they celebrated it.
Riley B. stated, “No, I don’t celebrate Independence Day because I go to my dad's and I don’t really celebrate it, but we do go out to dinner sometimes.”
Brooklyn S. said, ”Yes, I do celebrate Independence Day. I cook out at a campground with my family, and it's a tradition to do this every year.”
Overall, Independence Day is a holiday that Americans celebrate every year on July 4th.
History of The Famous Drive-In
Justin C. & Toby T.
There are many Drive-Ins around the country. In 1933, a man named Richard Hollingshead opened the first drive-in. By 1958, the number of drive-ins peaked about 4,063.
The drive-ins did not really start to become popular until the 50s. Drive-ins only used to show PG and PG-13 movies, but now they show rated R movies as well.
This weekend at the norwalk drive they are playing Alien Covenant and Snatched. The cost for children four and under is free. Children five to ten is $1.00, and children 11 and up is $8.00.
Some students were asked what they think of the drive-in, and if they were going.
“I think that it is fun to go to the drive-in and I am going to be going quite a bit this summer,” stated Clay K.
Reece K. explained, “I think going to the drive-in is fun because you get to hang out with friends, and I am only going if there is a good movie playing.”
Zach S. stated, “We are going soon and I think that it is a good place to go and hang out with friends and family.”
More than 75 percent of the drive-ins in the country are privately owned small businesses, according to the National Association of Theatre Owners. The average entry pay for the drive-in is $10.00.
Many people go to the drive-in, so it could be a fun summer activity.
Excitements in Washington D.C.
Kylee B. & Zach H.
There are many attractions when it comes to Washington D.C.
There are many Monuments and Memorials that people can visit including the Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, Jefferson Memorial, Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial, Vietnam Memorial, Korean War Memorial, WWII Memorial, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, Vietnam Women’s Memorial, and so many more. One of the most famous memorials in Washington is the Lincoln Memorial. The Lincoln Memorial is one of the most loved American monuments, and attracts millions of visitors a year. It took more than 50 years to build a memorial that was open to the public for him, and was the second actual memorial sculpted by the French.
In Washington D.C. there is also attractions other than memorials and monuments including visiting the White House, the Capitol Building, Library of Congress, Tomb of the Unknown Soldiers, Mount Vernon, and so much more. Washington D.C. also has many museums like the Holocaust Museum, National Air and Space Museum, the National Postal Museum, and the Smithsonian's Museums. The Smithsonian has eleven museums and galleries on the National Mall and six other museums and the National Zoo in the greater National Capital Area.
Reece K., a student at Monroeville Schools said, “I would recommend people to see the Lincoln Memorial.”
Daniel S., also a student from Monroeville schools stated, “The WWII and Korean memorials are really cool to see.”
The WWII memorial honors more than 16 million people who served in the arm forces of the U.S during the WWII. The memorial stands as an important symbol of American national unity, a timeless reminder of the moral strength and awesome power every single person had during this time.
The Korean Memorial commemorates the sacrifices of the 5.8 million Americans who served in the U.S. armed services during the three year period of the Korean War.
Overall, D.C. has many fun and exciting places to visit, and fun activities to do with your friends and family.