Simply Paris: A Postcard from Paradise
By Claire Lareau, Vivian Stromwall and Ariel Zhou (7th Grade)
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Have you ever wanted to go to a place that goes beyond all the pictures? Go to Paris! It is an escape from the real world to a European oasis like no other. Everyone should go to Paris for an unforgettable experience of a lifetime.
You should go to Paris because it has iconic landmarks like the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre Museum, a romantic atmosphere, and incredible food scenes. The Paris Discovery Guide shows that nothing beats the excitement of seeing the charm of the landmarks in Paris. These sites are what Paris is known for, and no matter how many times you go, the thrill never goes away. You will never run out of things to do in Paris.
Another reason you should go to Paris is because the city is home to many beautiful green parks that bring the experience to life. Destination Dreamer Diaries says that Paris is one of the most beautiful cities in the world, with exceptional greenery and floral spots where people can relax and enjoy the scenery. All of these beautiful parks make it difficult to choose which one to visit.
Lastly, you should go to Paris because it also includes an unforgettable fashion scene with many malls and streets filled with shops. Explore France says that Paris offers a vast number of places to shop and find unforgettable items. Whether you prefer luxury or budget shopping, Paris will always have something for you.
Some people say that Paris is too touristy and crowded. They also say that since it is so famous, it will be impossible to get reservations or hotel rooms. While it is true that some areas are crowded, these tend to be the places closest to monuments or in the center of the city. Paris goes far beyond these assumptions, and many areas of the city are quieter. It is also possible to find hotel rooms and reservations because the city has adapted to tourism.
Everyone should go to Paris to have an unforgettable experience of a lifetime. You should start planning your trip today!
Remember the Titans
By Philip Costello (7th Grade)
Director: Boaz Yakin
Release Date: September 29, 2000
Genre: Sports Drama / Biography
Remember the Titans is a movie directed by Boaz Yakin and was released on September 29, 2000. It is a sports drama and biographical film. It is about an African American coach named Herman Boone who got a job at a high school in Alexandria, Virginia during a time of strong racial tension. The previous coach lost his job, and his team was furious. They didn’t want a Black coach.
So they came to an agreement that all of the Black kids would play on offense and the previous team (that had only white kids) would play on defense. But the team realized that the only way to win was to work together. I think it is a great movie that shows courage and determination.
The main characters are Coach Herman Boone, Coach Bill Yoast, Gerry Bertier, Julius Campbell, Ronnie Bass, and Petey Jones.
The acting was great, and it looked like I was watching the true event actually happening. My favorite character was Julius Campbell because he never gave up hope, and he also helped Gerry Bertier become kinder to African Americans. My favorite part is when the team finally started to come together and stopped fighting each other.
The cars in the movie are all from the exact time period that the real event happened, and all of the songs fit the scenes great. However, I was hoping that they would find out who threw the brick through Coach Boone’s window. If I were to change anything about the movie, I would show more scenes of the players together.
The message is to not judge people based on what they look like on the outside and to never lose hope. It relates to real life because racism is a real problem and still happens today.
I definitely recommend this movie to anyone. Even if you don’t like football, it is still a great movie.
I would give Remember the Titans a 5/5. The movie shows great determination and portrays amazing bravery.
Stranger Things
By Jackson Shanley (8th Grade)
Stranger Things is a science fiction, horror, and supernatural drama TV show that can be found only on Netflix. I chose Stranger Things to review because it was such a good show. Even the seasons that people don't think were as good as the others were still amazing. The show also just ended for good and you can now watch all the seasons so you do not forget any of the key parts.
Stranger Things is a show about kids who are involved with supernatural monsters and try and fight to save the small town they live in, Hawkins Indiana. The show takes place throughout the 80's. The main characters are Dustin, Lucas, Will, Mike, Max, and Eleven also known as Jane.
The actors in this show are amazing, making every part feel very real, even though none of it is. My favorite character is Steve Harrington because he is super funny. He also is always taking care of the party and he does a very good job of that. The plot is very engaging because the ending is always a cliff hanger so you never want to stop watching. The dialogue is very meaningful throughout all of the seasons, but in season five it is also very funny with actors making funny references to earlier seasons and characters.
The effects are super cool and all of the sets are made from real materials, not much of it is CGI. They also use very cool costumes to represent the sets and characters' backstory. They use great 80's music throughout the show that gets very stuck in your head. My favorite episode is season five episode 4 which is called sorcerer, where we learn something very important about a character.
I loved this show and enjoyed it very much, recommending it to many people. I would say some of the CGI could be fixed because in some of the action packed scenes it sometimes looks insanely fake. I would recommend this show to early teens and anyone older because the show is a bit scary and it might seem scary to younger kids. My overall rating is a 10/10. It is such an amazing show.
Stranger Things is such an amazing show and I will recommend it to anyone that enjoys slightly scary shows and movies. The mixture of spooky and friendly topics make the show super enjoyable for people.
Get Your Markers and Paint for Mrs. Allen, the Art Teacher for the Ages
By Jaxson Rogers (8th Grade)
Photo By Jaxson Rogers
As Mrs. Allen carefully swings her brush to and fro, she knows what she is doing will make these children's lives different.
Mrs. Allen, an art teacher at WMS, wants kids to have their creative minds flourish with the power of paint and plaster. This profile will focus on both her life inside WMS and her life outside that not many see.
Mrs. Allen thinks that art can be pursued outside of work. That is why she does it outside of her work. “I try to draw every day.” This is a great inspiration that art can be fun, and even people who have to do it every day inside school still do it outside.
Mrs. Allen didn’t get into this line of work for no reason. However, she actually has an amazing story to go with it. She explains, “I went to art school for illustration, but I graduated from school at a time when there were not a lot of jobs available. So I took a job in a day care while searching for other jobs, and while I was there I really got into creating projects for students. One of the other teachers told me that I might be a really good art teacher.” Because of art, Mrs. Allen gets to have a job as a teacher and gets to be here at WMS.
Mrs. Allen has had many jobs before, but to her none of them stuck for very long. This one was her best. She says, “I did a lot of things. I worked at a preschool, I worked as a paraprofessional, I used to substitute teach, and I also used to be the Art Discovery Center coordinator at the Springfield Museum.” Mrs. Allen loves art, and she has always been in a teaching position, whether it be in school or not.
Mrs. Allen continues to draw, inspiring hundreds to follow their art dreams, saying that everyone can do it if they try.
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