Literature and Student Opinion

Inspirational Quotes
by: Olivia Iacono

• "Remember, remember, this is now, and now, and now. Live it, feel it, cling to it. I want to become acutely aware of all I’ve taken for granted." -Sylvia Plath
  
  

• "May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit." -Romans 15:13
  
  

• “Finite to fail, but infinite to venture.” -Emily Dickinson
  
  

• "Give, and it will be given to you. Good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put in your lap. For with the measure you use it will be measured back to you." - Luke 6:38 

Student Debate: Should Technology Be Used
to Replace Traditional Teaching Methods

by Jack Pepchinski and Aiden Salinas

Jack's side:

I think technology should be used to replace traditional teaching methods for a few reasons. First, it’s just easier for everyone. Teachers can post slides or present slides to teach things. This is just so much easier than teachers writing on chalkboards and having to recite textbooks. Another advantage is that people who are sick can catch up on work a lot easier, or just not miss anything at all.  Lastly, technology can allow teachers to teach about our present day events easier. Teachers can also use AI to create lesson plans. Students can also search up how to learn something and practice a certain skill at home more easily. Technology is being used for the better, rather than the worse.

Aiden's side:

I think that traditional teaching methods are superior for a couple of different reasons. One is that it is extremely easy to cheat and copy different answers online. This can result in students not understanding the subject and struggling in later grades. With the current teaching methods, it is more likely to succeed. When learning with teachers, you create bonds and can trust each other. These methods have been used for years and for good reasons. So that's why these methods are better

What do you think?

School Lunch Review
by Mia McKay

Every week we have different lunches, the week of January 13th was: Monday- Chicken cutlet mozzarella Philly cheesesteak. A lot of people in the 8th grade class said that the cutlet was very delicious and they said they would like to have it more throughout school for lunch. Tuesday- Chicken, rice, & beans. One person in the 8th grade class said that it is a very good lunch to buy and very appetizing, and that they would recommend it. They also commented how they liked it but not really the beans. Wednesday- Bagels, the bagels were really good, another student in 8th grade said that the bagel is very tasty and they have it every week when it's available to have. It's one of the best foods that you can buy for lunch . Thursday- Baked ziti and meatballs, the baked ziti was flavorful. A student said they liked how it was baked, not too baked but perfect. They also really like meatballs. Friday- Pizza & fruit cup, almost all the 8th grade class has pizza every week. This is the top food of every week. Some people look forward to having it. They say that it is a very enjoyable tasty dish to have at lunch.

Student Poll
by Zoe Workin

I thought it would be fun to ask the whole school on two questions.  Here are the results. 
Did your choice win?

Gummies  🏅

Chocolate  

Christmas Bazaar

Trunk or Treat  🏅

Graphics by Kelsey Jerome