The Cherry Blossom
Festival
By Chris Hernandez
The
Festival celebrated its 40th
year. The Festival
is one of
of the Japanese American
Community. The Street Fair included a traditional Japanese cuisine and cooking
demonstrations. Also. am arts and craft fair, and a children’s village. It’s really fun when you go to it. I had a
really good time when I went with all my friends. We did everything there like
eat, playeda round, and made really funny jokes. The Festival was a blast and I
can’t wait for next year.
TALENT
SHOW
WINNERS
By Helen Totterdell.
WEDNESDAY,
MAY 9, AFTER SCHOOL
Wow! Auditions
for the April 18th Talent Show were held in early March. They were
judged by members of the Student Council and Ms. Fairchild. All the contestants were very good. There were singers, musicians, acrobats,
dancers. After difficult deliberations, the finalists are:
Classical Piano (Susanna Rafalovich); Singer soloist (Alma Ruznic); Rap (Paul Duchene & Dustin
Andrick); Singing Duet (Mia Lippert & Nichole Madison
McDonald); Hip Hop Dance (Conception
Alvizar, Alma Ruzmic, Karen Campos, Dayanara Aliposa, Valeria Alvizar, Stephon
Holidae, Dionte Jones-Laws, Adrienne Davis, Kiwi Campos, Erin Westry, Brian
Von); Break Dance (Wesley Choy, Richard
Wu, Michael Diep); Singer soloist (Angel Feria); Butterfly Sticks (Hamza Alarbesh); Singing and Dancing (Tiana Williams, Hiwote
Tadesse, Raven Jones); and Singing group
(Domineka Stanley, Silvia Hernandez, Jasmine Dean Mezan Ashmelash, Janisa
McConico, and Kyera Hogg)
2008 Olympic Site
By: Joann
Kuang
Yes, yes......I know many of you are familiar with the
Olympics. There are those of you who are
very excited about it, and those who just don’t care. It is a very famous international multi-sport
event. Anyway, did you know that:
The
Olympics started back in the old days in
The
first Modern Olympic Game took place in 1896 in
An
olive leaf crown was presented to the first place winner. The olive branch is a sign of hope and peace.
It
was outlawed in 393 AD by the emperor Theodosius I when Christianity became the
official religion of the
Currently,
there are 203 countries participating in the Olympics. The Olympic Rings represent the unity of five
continents (the
The
Summer and Winter Olympics are both held every four years, but after 1992, they
have been celebrated two years apart. As
you may know, the most recent Summer Olympic are the 2004 Games in
The
upcoming 2008 games will be in
One thing we know about is that
the tickets for the opening and the closing ceremony are on sale. Overall, about nine million tickets will be
generated, but a certain amount is for the International Olympic Committee,
sponsors, dignitaries and TV broadcasters, so there are about seven million
tickets on sale. Also, a one-ticket only
policy was announced for the two most popular events, which would be the
opening and the closing ceremony. This
means that one person can only get one ticket.
Tickets from other “high demand sessions” will be limited to two tickets
per person. The prices for the opening
ceremony, which will be held on Aug. 8, will cost between C$737 to C$30 (5,000 yuan
to 200 yuan). For the closing ceremony,
it will be between C$442 to C$22 (3,000 yuan to 150 yuan). About 58% of all the tickets will cost C$15
(100 yuan) or less, in order to be affordable to average Chinese citizens.
As I have mentioned earlier, there
is still info that hasn’t been confirmed or released yet. But there is one cool thing that was released
though. Check out the pics from the
handout from the Beijing Organizing committee for the Games of the XXIX
Olympiad, and see for yourself!
MAY DAY, CHILDREN’S DAY
By Julian K
Academic
awards assembly March 2nd
March 2nd,
all grades attended awards assemblies to honor the students who received GPA’s
of 3.9 and 4.0!!! There were ___ 6th
graders, ____7th graders, and ___8th graders who received
these distinguished awards.
School New Website
By: Joann Kuang
Check out our Presidio MS new website! Now it has updated information, and best of all, cool new features. It has info on our academic’s department, sports PE, and faculty, photos from Outdoor Ed, announcements like the Wednesday Envelope, PawPrints (yeah!), and many more. Now you can know what is going on in Presidio, and see cool pictures! Might I add that there is also a cool little animated panther that runs? It is interesting, so go online, and type in this website: http://sfportal.sfusd.edu/sites/presidio/default.aspx Enjoy!
High School Survey
Helen &
Gabby
About half a column please(:
CRAZY
HAIR DAY!
by
____________________
We Know What You Did Last Summer
Melon&Goobers
Okay,
maybe we don’t, but we do have some guesses. Sitting on the couch, watching
T.V., eating a bunch of junk food? Sleeping in until
You might’ve noticed that we said sleeping in until
Teachers, Teachers, Teachers: Season 2
By: Monika Murillo, Judy Tang & Joann
Kuang
Hi there! We’re back again! Remember Season 1 of the Teachers, Teachers, Teachers in our first issue? This time, we’re back with new teachers.
First we interviewed our school’s new PE teacher, Ms. Kim:
Judy, Joann, & Monika: What subject do you teach?
Ms. Kim: Physical Education
JJM: So far, what do you think about Presidio?
Ms. Kim: Nice school, I really like it! It has very nice faculty and students that are sweet and helpful.
JJM: What inspired you to teach?
Ms. Kim: I was working with children and always played sports. I’m inspired when students get it and can be active in P.E., rather than sedentary.
JJM: What characteristics do you think a role model student should have?
Ms. Kim: respectful, good manner, good moral values, and good work ethic.
JJM: What schools did you go to?
Ms. Kim: Mira Loma Elementary School, Aptos Middle School, Washington High School, City College, and SF State.
JJM: What is your favorite part about teaching?
Ms. Kim: interacting with students and getting to know them, and help them use skill to help them in life.
JJM: Where were your born and grew up?
Ms. Kim: I was born and raised in
JJM: When is your birthday?
Ms. Kim: October 12th
JJM: Why did you choose Presidio?
Ms. Kim: I heard a lot about the school, and has a good reputation.
Next, is our counselor, Mrs. Eckberg!
JJM: What inspired you to come to Presidio?
Mrs. Eckberg: I was an intern here four years ago and felt it was a nice family to belong to.
JJM: What inspired you to become a counselor?
Mrs. Eckberg: I like talking to kids, listening, and helping them solve their problems.
JJM: Where were you born and raised?
Mrs. Eckberg:
JJM: What is your favorite thing about being a counselor?
Mrs. Eckberg: I like it when they come to visit just to say hello and I like calling parents
with good news.
JJM: When is your birthday?
Mrs. Eckberg: May 19th
JJM: What is/are your hobbies?
Mrs. Eckberg: I have a 15 month old son so I just hang out with him.
JJM: What is your favorite thing about Presidio?
Mrs. Eckberg: It’s big and the teachers and students work together to solve problems.
JJM: How did you become a counselor?
Mrs. Eckberg: I had to graduate from college with a bachelers degree then go to graduate school and get masters in counseling.
JJM: How long have you been a counselor?
Mrs. Eckberg: 3 years
JJM: What were your previous jobs?
Mrs. Eckberg: I worked at an after school program for 10 years.
JJM: What schools did you go to?
Mrs. Eckberg:
Working Replica of Noah's
- The massive central door in
the side of Noah's
Of course, it's only a replica of the biblical
Reckoning by the old biblical measurements, Johan's fully functional ark is 150
cubits long, 30 cubits high and 20 cubits wide. That's two-thirds the length of
a football field and as high as a three-story house.
Life-size models of giraffes, elephants, lions, crocodiles, zebras, bison and
other animals greet visitors as they arrive in the main hold.
"The design is by my wife, Bianca," Huibers said. "She didn't
really want me to do this at all, but she said if you're going to anyway, it
should look like this."
A contractor by trade, Huibers built the ark of cedar and pine - biblical
scholars debate exactly what the wood used by Noah would have been.
Huibers did the work mostly with his own hands, using modern tools and
occasional help from his son Roy. Construction began in May 2005
On the uncovered top deck - not quite ready in time for the opening - will come
a petting zoo, with baby lambs and chickens, and goats. And one camel. Visitors
on the first day were stunned. "It's
past comprehension," said Mary Louise Starosciak, who happened to be
bicycling by with her husband while on vacation when they saw the ark looming
over the local landscape.
"I knew the story of Noah, but I had no idea the boat would have been so
big."
In fact, Noah's Ark as described in the Bible was five times larger than
Johan's Ark.
But that still leaves enough space near the keel for a 50-seat film theater,
where kids can watch the segment of the Disney film "Fantasia" that
tells the story of Noah.
Another exhibit shows water cascading down on a model of the Ark. Exhibits on
the third level show ancient tools and old-fashioned barrels, exotic stuffed
animals, and a wax model of an exhausted Noah reclining on a bed in the
forecastle.
Genesis says Noah kept seven pairs of most domesticated animals and one
breeding pair of all other creatures, plus his wife, three sons and three daughters-in-law
together on the boat for almost a year while the world was deluged.
Perhaps it was only logical that the replica project would be the brainchild of
a Dutchman: fear of floods are ingrained in the country's collective
consciousness by its water-drenched history.
Lois Poppema, visiting from
"I don't think the man who made this ever expected that global warning
will become (such an important) issue - and suddenly having the ark would be
meaningful in the middle of
Under sunny clear skies Saturday, Huibers said he wasn't worried about another
biblical flood, since according to Genesis, the rainbow is the sign of God's
promise never to flood the world again. But he does worry that recent events
such as the flooding of
Huibers said he hopes the project will renew interest in Christianity in the
Too Less or Too Much?!
By: Joann
Kuang
Water! What do you think of when you hear that? Water is a very important resource. It is part of our everyday life. It is also what everybody needs. Basically without it, we may not
survive.
Currently, a very serious water
shortage is occurring in
Because of this, people are hoping
to be able to ensure an adequate supply until the rainy season by conserving
water and limit outdoor use to the absolute minimum. Since more than 50% of all the water used in
homes is applied to landscaping, irrigation systems should be maintained to
ensure water efficiency and prevent wasteful practices. Monitoring, adjusting, and repairing
irrigation equipment includes resetting the automatic controller, flushing the
filters, checking for leaks or broken heads, and testing the rain sensor
device. There were restrictions in order
to save water. One of them was that
automatic lawn sprinkler systems purchased and installed after
BOOK
REVIEW: TEARS OF THE TIGER
I read
this book in the 8th grade, and it is the most amazing book I have ever read in
my life. This is the most emotional book I have ever read and I love love LOVE
emotional novels, because it makes me realize how grateful I really am for the
things I have. I have told my family, and some of my friends to read this book,
and now I’m gonna tell you. please please please read this book!! It’s amazing.
after I read it at school, I came home and told my parents that I was going to
purchase this book no matter what happens. Ms. Fairchild gave it to me. I took it home with me, and read it in an
hour, and cried like a baby for about 30 minutes. This is my favorite book ever
and I’m so glad I have it. I can’t wait
till Ms. Fairchild receives the sequels, “Darkness Before Dawn” and “Forged by
Fire”. Please read this book. Ms. Fairchild will lend you one too! All she
cares about is that you read. She will definitely trust u.
Movie Review:
Ratatouille
Ratatouille
June 29th, 2007 (wide)
By: Indra Enkhbayar
A rat named Remy dreams of becoming a great French chef.
Obviously he’s going to have problem of being chef rat. When fate places Remy in the sewers
of
(See our other movie
reviews on page12)
AGE IS NOTHING BUT
A NUMBER
Usually when you think of a 95 year old woman you would
think of wheelchairs, canes, or blood transfusions but in this retirement home
something amazing happened. In
Frac/tion vs. Deci.mal
By: J.K. (Not Rowling)
What is the first thing that comes to your mind when
you hear those two terms? Probably, for
many of you, it would be “math,” or something related to it. But probably not many of you would think of
science first. As we all know, in
science we also need math, fraction, and decimal. Believe it or not, this was how a conflict
was started.
It is amazing how a small little
dot and a small little bar can cause a debate between a math teacher and a
science teacher. Why was there a
debate? You see, the math teacher wants
the students to write their answers in a fraction, while the science teacher
wants the students to use decimal.
It all started when the science
teacher told the class that they can only use decimal, and if they don’t do
that, they will lose points. Like what
many average students would do, there were complaints, and that was when the
math teacher’s name came in, and the battle began. The debate didn’t last very long though. The innocent students were acting as owls,
sending the words of each “fighter.” The
science teacher fought for decimal by using words like “no one uses fractions
anymore,” “Yes, stocks’ cost once used fractions, but not anymore, they use
decimal,” “the only people who use fractions are mathematicians, who need a
life,” and more. The math teacher
defended fraction with words like “fractions are important, it can be useful in
the future, like taking math or calculus in high school,” and more. Just to let you know, these words are not
word for word, and are probably not the only words that were said. Both teachers agree with each other, but they
still stick to what they believed in. So
in the end, the debate ended when the teacher decides that they should stick to
whatever they chooses, and bother each other no more. Are you wondering if this will continue, or
did the teachers ever fight face to face?
I can tell you that this would remain as a mystery. Also, if you will have/have these two
teachers, or any other teachers who are very similar to this, you must choose
the right direction, or things will turn ugly, you’ve been warned.
Psychic Squirrels
by Simon Wu
Can red squirrels predict the future? No, but scientists say they can
predict when spruce trees will grow a bumper crop of their favorite
food--spruce seeds.
Stan Boutin, a biologist at
Boutin thinks some thing in the
taste or look of spruce trees' budding cones may give the squirrels a hint
about the upcoming number of seeds. The baby boom occurs to take advantage of
the extra food.
Another
Drought in San Fran?
Jefferson
Phan & Henry Pan
On
SCIENCE PAGE
Health
Alex Kozakiewicz and Simon Wu
Despite studies saying North Americans are getting
fatter every year, people are obsessed with weight loss, and the business of
losing weight has ballooned into a $46.3 billion industry. How much would you
be willing to spend to lose 30 pounds?
There is no shortage of options when it comes to
weight-loss programs. The key is finding a program that fits your lifestyle and
budget. Of course, you could always go the old-fashioned route, reducing
calories and increasing exercise, but many dieters need added structure and
support, not to mention the accountability (there's nothing like a little
public humiliation to keep you motivated) that accompanies an organized
program.
But paying someone to keep you on the straight and
narrow isn't cheap. Remember, the phrase "caveat emptor" (let the
buyer beware) was practically coined for the diet industry. Do your homework
and remember that there are no shortcuts or magic shakes or bars that will to
be your ticket to Slimville.
Here's a quick look at a handful of popular programs
and the costs involved.
1. Jenny
Craig
2. L
A Weight Loss
3. NutriSystem
4. Weight
Watchers
5. The
Zone Diet
Jenny Craig
The weight loss
brand recently marketed by spokeswoman Kirstie Alley boasts a sensible approach
to weight loss, advocating an average drop in body mass of about 1 percent, or
one to two pounds per week. The program addresses mind-body aspects of weight
loss by helping clients adopt healthy eating and exercise habits, as well as
encouraging them to examine the underlying causes of their weight problem.
Clients can choose from three membership levels with
staggered sign-up costs: Jenny TuneUp, $49, for those who have less than 10
pounds to lose; Jenny OnTrack, $199, a six-month program; and Jenny Rewards,
$399 or $358, a 12-month program that rewards dieters efforts and weight loss
with discounts on food. There's also an At Home option which is similar to the
in-store options except you also pay for shipping and have consultations over
the phone.
Sign-up costs include weekly one-on-one counseling,
personalized menus, motivational plans and assorted manuals and guides,
depending on your membership level. Then, there's the cost of food. The
prepackaged foods generally cost $11 to $17 per day, or $77 to $119 per week.
Total cost: $49, $199 and $399 with a payment
plan or $358 upfront, not including food
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Crhis&Hleen
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Celebrity’s
Kids Quiz
by the Quiz Chicks
How well do you know your favorite celebrity’s kids? Take this quiz and find out!
(Find
the answers on the last page)
to the “New Messiah.”
a. Madonna
b. Angelina Jolie
c. Meg Ryan
c. Ryan Gosling
May/June Horoscopes
March
21st – April 19th
You make an exciting discovery around the 17th. You
could uncover a resource you never knew you had, an old flame may reappear, or
a secret could be revealed. Romantic flare-ups or blurred boundaries between
friendship and romance are likely around the 20th. Your school life really
picks up speed this month. There are battles along the way, but if you apply
your energy steadily you come out a winner in the end. Be careful not to treat
your enemies like losers! Your enthusiasm to get it done may be misunderstood.
April 20th – May 20th
You are enthusiastic, even a little bold, this month.
Whether it’s big or small, you are ready for an adventure. An exciting new
friendship or alliance is likely around the 27th. Watch for tensions with a
friend around the 19th, jealousy may raise its ugly head and cause
some friction. It’s a good month for homework, although some projects are
possible in the second half of the month, and confusion could reign on the 8th.
As well, credit for all of your efforts may not be realized until a later date.
Starting on a brand new course of action in your life
path is favored in the first week of the month. A new discovery or a chance
meeting with an influential person may pave the way to better working
conditions. There could be some disappointing news regarding projects
mid-month, which may leave you feeling tense. The second half of February could
be riddled with minor challenges; projects are put on hold, and you might be
feeling misunderstood. Problems encountered now will be ironed out in March, so
try not to sweat the small stuff.
June 22nd – July 22nd
You or your friend may be treating your relationship
like it’s a competition this month. Try to channel excess energy into shared
activities instead of squabbling. Unusual or unclear circumstances surrounding
school this month call up the need to buckle down and get real about your saved
up money. Not reading the fine print in class work this month could be a real
mistake. It’s not a good month to lend anyone money, as you are unlikely to get
it back any time soon! Pleasant news from afar, or about long-distance trips,
arrives around the 17th.
July 23rd – August 22nd
You are likely to run the whole bunch of emotions this
month. You have the potential to want to run before you can walk when it comes
to taking on more work or projects. Don’t accept responsibility for more than
you can handle. You have enough on your plate. You’d prefer things were more
clear and straightforward with a friend, and they’re nothing of the sort! A new
revelation on the 17th will help keep things fresh, and the 26th offers a
chance to break the routine with a little fun.
August 23rd – September 22nd
New developments and surprises revolving around a
friendship are in store in February, but watch for the tendency towards
communication breakdowns in the second half of the month. Focus on the meaning
behind a friend’s words instead of harping on how they’re expressing
themselves. Confusing circumstances at school, and a feeling of being in over
your head with daily chores could leave you feeling guilty. Cut yourself some
slack. Do what you have to do and nothing more. Enjoy some healthy recreation
and break away from the routine.
September 23rd – October 22nd
Confusing circumstances surrounding romance and
friendship are likely around the 8-10. Others may be vying for your attention,
and you could be torn deciding who to give what! Unexpected developments at
school occur around the same time. A new course of action is in order, and it feels
refreshing. Better conditions are in sight. Channel some of the tension you
feel on the home front into productive work around the house. Otherwise, you’ll
be itching to get away and unfinished domestic chores will only add to your
stress.
October 23rd – November 21st
Although your heart is with your home now,
developments at school could conflict with your personal plans around the 10th.
A romantic attraction or an unexpected chance to have a great time invigorates
you around the 7th. Watch your pocketbook--you could be feeling so good that
you temporarily forget that there will be bills to pay next month! This is an
excellent time to work on your goals with more passion. There isn’t a project
or task that you can’t master in February.
November
22nd – December 21st
You are looking at the world straight in the eye this
year. You are more of a free agent this month, and you are likely to come up
with more ideas and plans than you can count. A change of scene at the beginning
of the month may be in order. Good news on the home front, about friends or
family members, arrives around the 7th. Although risk-taking attracts now, you
should probably take it easy for the time being. Draw on your enormous
creativity to improve your finances instead.
December
22nd – January 19th
You are filled with energy to move your plans forward.
If you have to stand your ground and assert yourself, you do so without
thinking twice. This is an enterprising month for you. You want to leave your
mark on the world in some way--however big or small--and you are in the
position to do just that. Still, some personal issues arise that could have you
scratching your head. If something doesn’t feel right, skip it. Although it’s a
strong month for personal initiatives, finances are potentially confusing,
especially from the 8-10th.
January 20th – February
18th
Income from odd jobs
is likely to improve this month, perhaps in surprising ways. As progressive as
you are, problems from the past occupy your thoughts, and tying up loose ends
is in order. Demands from a friendship or close personal relationship become
more pressing around the 2nd and come to a head on the 10th. Your recent lack
of motivation could be the topic. However, your energy levels increase towards
the end of February and into March.
February 19th – March 20th
Others are definitely
taking notice of you this month. Some are finding you delightfully quirky.
However, others could misinterpret your intentions and find your displays of
independence a little alarming. You’re no stranger to giving off mixed signals,
but this month it could get you into complicated situations. Any attempts to
stereotype you will surely fail--this month you‘re “trying on“ new looks and
ways of expressing yourself. Some challenges at school are possible,
particularly around the 10th. Your mind is wandering, but now is not a good
time to slack off.
DEAR ADVICE WIZ, TYRA, DR. PHYL!
Dear Advice Peeps:,
I have a crush on this boy a year
older than me. He knows I exist, but we
don’t say hi. He just gives me this
stare that isn’t good or bad. I don’t
know what to do. I’m too shy to give him
hints, or even tell him. My friend wants
me to tell him, but I don’t want to. SOS.
-
Now What?
Dear Now What,
I think it is time for you to
confess to him. Tell him before it’s too
late. I know you’re shy, but try and
think about it. Is he nice, sweet, and
sociable? If so, then I guess you can
try and say hi to him. Try to say hi to him in a nice way, then give him a
letter that shows how much you feel.
Giving letters to a boy would be really sweet.
With Love,
Advice Wizard
Dear Advice Wizard,
There’s a guy that is a cheater and
he says he truly loves me! I’m not sure if I should take a chance and ask him
out! Please help me!
-
Loved, but Not
Lovin’
Dear Loved, but Not
Lovin’,
Wow, a cheater? Did he ever done anything for you? If he doesn’t, then he might be playing
you. If you have feelings with him, then
you should. Teenage love doesn’t last my
friend, but you can give it a try. Remember, once a cheater, always a
cheater. But many can be either
forgiven, changed, or staying the same.
Sincerely,
Advice Wizard
MOVIE
REVIEWS
Blades of Glory Review
By Billy Guan
I’d like to ask a
question. Have you seen Blades of Glory
yet? If not, you have absolutely no idea
what you’re missing. I saw it about a week
ago and it was just hilarious. Having
the casting of Will Ferrell as the drunk figure skating star Chazz Michael
Michaels, and John Heder as the oddly feminine Jimmy MacElroy was pure
genius. Their acting styles fit their
roles so well it’s almost creepy.
The story goes that there are two competitive figures
who get banned when they get in a fight after tying for the gold… and setting
some guy in a funny outfit on fire (hahaha…).
After doing terrible in their new lives without figure skating, one of
Jimmy’s worshipping fans discovers a loophole, and tells him that they were
only banned from the singles in competitive skating, not from the pairs. Jimmy goes looking for a partner to compete,
he finds Chazz Michael Michaels instead and ingage in yet another fight. After finally agreeing to work together, they
start practicing for the competition.
The first challenge for Chazz, to lose the wonder gut.
I think I’ve ruined enough of the movie for you guys
so I guess I’ll let you guys find out the rest of it in the theatres. Hope this review
. Movie
Reviews!
By: Monika Murillo, Judy Tang & Joann
Kuang
Disturbia
In DreamWorks
Picture' new suspense thriller "Disturbia," the quieter the street,
the darker the secrets. Kale (Shia LaBeouf) has a life most teenagers would
envy. He spends his days endlessly playing video games, surfing the net, eating
junk food and watching cable. He has complete free reign of the house. There's
only one problem, he's not allowed to leave the house. Kale's under
court-ordered house arrest for three months, and if he takes one step beyond a
100-foot perimeter of the house, his next confinement will be in a real prison.
Life hasn't always been like this for him. A year ago, Kale and his mom
(Carrie-Anne Moss) and dad were a happy family. Then his father was killed in a
car accident, for which Kale feels somewhat responsible. The trauma has had
long-lasting psychological effects. The once outgoing young man is now shut
down and withdrawn. When an insensitive teacher brings up his father, Kale
loses it and punches him out. Only the intercession of his mother kept him out
of jail. Now he's going stir crazy in his own house. As the walls start to close in, Kale starts
to notice the world outside. With some secondhand surveillance equipment he
begins spying on his neighbors, most prominently Ashley, who soon catches on to
him. To his surprise however, she becomes interested in his stakeout hobby.
What starts out as a game turns deadly serious when Kale and Ashley begin to
suspect that one of their neighbors may be an elusive serial killer. But who's
going to believe them? It may just be their overactive imagination. Or they may
have stumbled across a secret that might cost them their lives! So go check out
this PG-13 rated movie! J
The
Invisible
From the studio that brought you "The
Sixth Sense," "The Invisible" is a supernatural thriller about a
teenager who finds himself trapped between the worlds of the living and the
deceased. Nick (Justin Chatwin), is a high school senior with a bright future
until, in a tragic case of mistaken identity, he is brutally attacked by a
troubled girl, Annie (Margarita Levieva), and his body is left for dead. Now in
limbo, not quite dead but invisible to the living, his spirit can only watch as
his mother (Academy Award® winner Marcia Gay Harden) and the police search
frantically for him, unaware that he is only hours away from truly perishing.
Go watch this mysterious PG-13 rated movie and see if you can solve this
mystery.
Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End
Will
Turner (Orlando Bloom), Elizabeth Swann (Keira Knightley) are allied with
Captain Barbossa (Geoffrey Rush) in a desperate quest to free Captain Jack
Sparrow (Johnny Depp) from his mind-bending trap in Davy Jones' locker, while
the terrifying ghost ship, The Flying Dutchman and Davy Jones, under the
control of the East India Trading Company, wreaks chaos across the Seven Seas.
Navigating through treachery, betrayal and wild waters, they must forge their
way to exotic
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A special congratulations Kevin Jiang, HR 104, (pictured)
who correctly guessed our last Mystery Teacher was none other than MS. Ruiz!
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By: Judy Tang & Monika Murillo & Joann Kuang
Fires
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TECHNOLOGY PAGE
Team Fortress 2 Preview
By
Billy Guan
I don’t know if any of you guys have ever played the
first Team Fortress but if you have, you’ll know that it was pretty fun. This sequel will include the same character
classes which are Demoman (a guy with all kinds of explosives), Engineer (armed
with a wrench, shotgun, and creativity), Spy (carries around a revolver), Heavy
(muscular dude with a gatling gun), Pyro (uses a cool flame thrower), Scout
(quick on his feet and armed with a bat), Medic (self-explanatory), Sniper
(also self-explanatory), and Soldier (a short guy in a military uniform armed
with a rocket launcher). Each class
plays an important role and teamwork proves to be essential. Many changes have been made to all the
abilities of each class which includes the removal of concussion grenade
jumping and grenades (except for the Demoman).
The release of this game will occur somewhere in late
2007. During the July 2006 Electronic
Arts press conference, Valve revealed that Team Fortress 2 would have a cartoon-like feel to it. Well, I don’t know about you guys but I can’t
wait until it is released.
Game Review
Are
Video Games good for your eyes?
by Jefferson Phan and Henry Pan
Did you know that playing video games for an hour or so may
be good for your eyes? A study conducted by
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CHECK OUT THESE AMAZING ART PROJECTS!
By Gabby
Students in Ms. Lewis’
art class (Room 315) made and modeled their amazing masks during 2nd
period.
DRAMA PERFORMANCE
MYSTERY
PLAY: 10 LITTLE INDIANS
by Dwane Camp
Here is the cast: Madison Worthington
as Alice, Danyce Camp as the Doormouse, Clair Lowinger- Iverson as March
Hare, Sydnie Tom as White Rabbit, Jessica Barrog as Red Queen, Renn Darawali as
the Knave of Hearts/Jabberwocky/Card/and one of the Oysters, Paulina Sevensson
as the Queen of Hearts, Connor Norris as the Caterpillar, Alison Leung as the
Fish Footman, Anna Slotterback as the Frog Footman, Maranda Quigley as the
Duchess, Rita Makrusina as the Cheshire Cat, Andrew Jalali as Tweedledee,
Dylan Dong as Tweedledum, Hadrian Quan as the Mad Hatter, Dwane Camp as
Humpty Dumpty, Quin O' Connor as the King of Hearts and the cook, Joseph
Goodyear as the Walrus/Son/and the card, Veronica Gleason as the
Father/Carpenter/and card, and last but not least, the cards/jabberwocky/and
oysters are: Jordan
Palmer, Meghan McCarthy, Jasmine Lee, and
Renn Darawali.
Performances
were on March 14, 15, and 16 during 3rd period, and on Friday, March
16th at 7:30 pm. The show was amazing!
What
Did I Think of the Show?
By Arianna Chau
I thought the show was very well planned and very
organized. The show was very
enjoyable and funny. I thought it was very cool how
they made the lights flash on stage. The chorus and the orchestra sounded
really great, especially when they added to the background noise. It seemed
like the audience enjoyed the show too. It was very cool when
You guys made
it seem like you guys chopped off the Mat Hatter’s head even though you just
put some red liquid on the axe. This play reminded me how the show goes,
because I watched this show 3 years ago. I’m glad I was able to see this
show.
SPORTS!
Will Barry Bonds beat Hank Aaron in the 2007-2008 season?
I took a poll of some classes in Presidio, and the percent came
out ninety two percent yes, eight percent no. I believe that Barry Bonds will
beat Hank Aaron, because Bary hit twenty six home runs last season and he only
needs twenty home runs to tie Hank Aaron this season. However, the gossip
surrounding Barry's use of steroids(performance enhancers)also puts him in deep
suspicion about his 735 home runs. If you ask Hank Aaron himself, he
believes that Barry is very capible of beating is record of 755 home
runs. Hank also believes that if Barry was using steroids he would
not take the home run record title.
TRACK TEAM
by Jefferson Phan
PMS champion track
team (3 years in a row, thank you very much) is over 160 athletes strong! That’s a lot of speed! The team sits for a pep talk by Coach Norm
regarding the meet against Rooftop on March 16th, at Washington
HS. 4 schools competed at this event
until 6:30 p.m!
The team gets ready
for their 4th City Championship by running lengths after school. Here’ runners take their mark.
City Championships
will be at Kezar Stadium on April 30-May 4th.
Can the Goldenstate Warriors make it to
the playoffs?
Many Warriors fans believe that the
Warriors can go to the playoffs. Especially because the Warriors
have had a healthy roster for about four months. The Warriors head
coach Don Nelson has definitely made a difference in coaching the
young Monta Ellis who has saved this Warriors
team, and turned this group into a playoff worthy team. The
newest members of the team Stephen Jackson, and Al Harrington have also
contributed to the new and improved Warriors. The bad news is that the Warriors
are only half a game ahead of Las Angeles Clippers. If the Warriors can finish this season
well by winning their next four games, and the Clippers lose a couple games
then they will definitely go to the playoffs. Unfortunately, if the
Warriors go to the playoffs their first game would be against the Dallas
Mavericks, who have highest winning percentages ever since the Chicago Bulls
with Michael Jordan. The better news is that the Warriors have beaten the
Mavericks every time they hace played agaist each other.
MAY
JOKES & RIDDLES
By Alex Kozakiewicz
Alex Kozakiewicz
Why did Paul Revere ride his horse from
Because the horse was too heavy to carry!
Why did the British cross the
To get to the other tide! What would you get if you crossed a patriot with a
small curly-haired dog?
Yankee Poodle!
Did you hear the one about the Liberty Bell?
Yeah, it cracked me up!
What would you get if you crossed George Washington with cattle feed?
The Fodder of Our Country! What was Thomas Jefferson's favorite dessert?
Monti jello!
Teacher: "Which son of old
Student: "I think it was Thomas Jeffer's son."
What did King George think of the American colonists?
He thought they were revolting!
Why were the early American settlers like ants?
They all lived in colonies.
What famous pig signed the Declaration of
John Hamcock!
Q: What did the ocean say
to the beach? A: Nothing: It just
waved. Q: When is a door not a
door? A: When it is aJAR. Q: Why couldn’t the pirates play cards? A: Because the captain
was sitting on the deck. Q: Why did the kid cross the slide? A: To get to the other
slide. Q: There are 20 people in
an empty square room. Each person has full sight of the entire room and
everyone in it without turning his or her head or body or moving in any way
{besides there eyes}. Where can you place an apple so that all but one
person can see it? A: Place the apple on one
persons head. Q: I am slim and tall,
many find me desirable and appealing. They touch me and I give a false good
feeling. Once I shine in splendor, but only once and then no more. For many
I am “To die for”. What am I? A: Sadly I am a cigar. Q: I’m as small as a ant
as big as a whale. I’ll approach like a breeze, but can come like a gale. By
some I get hit, but all have shown fear. I’ll dance to the music thought I
can’t hear. Of names I have many, of names I have one. I’m as slow as a
snail, but from me you can’t run. What
am I? a SHADOW Q: What can be heard and caught but never seen? A: A remark.
SODOKU
Here is the rule for it: Fill in the grid so that every row, every column, and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1 through 9.
EASY
The
samurai sudoku puzzle. It is basically five sudokus in one. The corners of each
are interconnected with a middle puzzle. This
is a challenging one, Good Luck!
Celebrity’s Kids Quiz Answers The Quiz
Chicks 1.
This couple
has three boys named Romeo, David & Victoria Beckham 2.
Which
celebrity mom’s new baby is named Shiloh Nouvel which can be translated to
the “New Messiah.” Angelina
Jolie 3.
Who wrote a song for his wife
called, “Moses,” which they named their baby after? Chris Martin 4. Which
“Friend” has a daughter named Courtney
Cox 5.
Which former co-star did Heath
Ledger choose to be the godfather of his daughter
Matilda? Jake
Gyllenhaal
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Ingredients:
Directions:
Jamba Juice’s Citrus
Squeeze
Ingredients:
Directions:
Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend on high speed until all the ice is crushed and the drink is smooth. This recipe yields one 24-ounce drink.
Comments: Make sure you get fresh squeezed orange juice for this one if you want it to taste like the real thing. Jamba Juice squeezes oranges in a big old orange squeezer machine. This detail makes all the difference in the flavor.
Mango
Smoothie Pops
Ingredients:
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1 envelope unflavored gelatin
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3/4 cup mango or peach nectar
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2 1/2 cups frozen mango pieces
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16 ounces apricot-mango or peach-flavored nonfat
yogurt
Directions:
Sprinkle gelatin over mango or peach nectar in a small saucepan. Let stand for 1 minute or until the gelatin softens. Cook over very low heat, stirring, until the gelatin dissolves, about 2 minutes. Combine mangoes, yogurt and the gelatin mixture in a blender or food processor and puree until smooth, Spoon the mixture evenly into 10 (3-oz.) paper cups. Cover tops of the cups with aluminum foil and insert a wooden-treat stick through the foil into the center of each cup. Freeze until firm, about 3 hours. To serve, remove the foil and peel cups from smoothie pop.
8th Grade Farewell
Song Dedications
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Farewell and good luck to all our 8th
graders. We will miss you!
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