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BLUE GRASS MUSIC
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by Editorial Staff
On
Friday, October 6th, sixth graders from Presidio Middle School and
other schools in San Francisco were invited to attend a Blue Grass musical
performance in Golden Gate Park This
enormous blue grass festival is financed by Warren Hellman, an investment
company millionaire and philanthropist,
and it is Mr. Hellman that made it possible for the 6,000
Presidio’s Clubs
by Silvia Hernandez, Gabriella Ramirez
Thinking about joining any clubs this year? Well, in this article, you’ll hear about some of the clubs we have at Presidio. One club that we have is Math Counts. Mr. Sedrakin facilitates that club and if you like math, why not go for it? The Wrestling Club is pretty cool also. It’s held by Mr. Meneses. There’s the Drama Club that Ms. Lewis facilitates.Have you ever wondered what the Ally Club is? If you’re interested, it has to do with preventing discrimination, and teaching respect for everyone no matter what your ethnicity, gender, or just your lifestyle in general.
There is also an Altrusim
Club, called “Dance for
Members stage a dance benefit, learn about
The After-School Program has replaced a lot of our clubs because it covers a lot of interests.. The after school program has Break Dancing, Sewing, Homework Help, and a lot of other interesting activities. So if you’re tired of sitting on the couch watching television, try one of these clubs this year. Who knows when you will need these great talents in your career or grown-up life. Also, club membership a great way to earn service points for graduation, and feel more a part of your school.
There’s talk of having other clubs here at Presidio. What would interest you? An investment club to learn about finance and wealth? A meditation club to learn relaxing skills and stress management? A club for artists? Let us know, or talk to student council or a school counselor. Try ‘em, join ‘em.
What’s Inside! Halloween & Ghosts ………………… 2 Teen Interest
………………………… .4 Pluto the Planet is Demoted?! ….. ..5 Horoscopes
…………………… .7 Fashion Article……
………………… 12 Dear Aphrodite…………………… … .11 Mystery Teacher………………….… . 20 Halloween Recipes and Jokes 23 Sports………………………………… .24
Halloween Is Coming Your Way
How are you going to celebrate Halloween this year? Will you sit at home and watch horror movies or go out trick-or-treating with your friends and family? We took a survey of some students and the majority voted for trick-or-treating. So as you can see, one is never too old to go trick-or-treating!
Halloween is a holiday that everyone from toddlers to seniors can celebrate. Everyone loves to dress up and get sweet candy! Even though trick-or-treating was voted as the favorite activity, there are still lots of good horror movies to watch on the spookiest night of the year!
Costumes are a big part of Halloween. Which costumes are you planning to wear? Is it going to be sweet, naughty, spooky, or gross? You could be a witch, skeleton, devil or zombie. If you don’t know where to get a costume, you can go to the Spirit Halloween Super Stores in San Francisco on the corner of Van Ness and Eddy, in the Metreon, and on Market by Castro Street, or you can call (800) COSTUME (800) 267-8863.
As you already know, be safe this Halloween. Travel in groups, wear a glowstick or white costume to be noticeable by traffic. Don’t accept any candy that you think is questionable. Tell an adult with children if anything seems suspicious. Better yet, travel with an adult and don’t stay out too late! Wednesday morning is a school day!
SIX
FLAGS FRIGHT FEST
by “The Phantom”
Like every year Halloween is fun and scary at the same time
if you’re looking for something to do listen up. Starting on October 7-29 at
six flags Great America there will be the 16th annual fright fest.
This year there’s going to be more than just a haunted house. Such as zombie
parades, spooky rides, multiple frightening shows such as LOVE AT FIRST FRIGHT,
DOCKTER FRIGHT’S DEAD MAN’S PARTY, WELCOME TO MY NIGHTMARE, and many more. But
don’t worry, it’ll be safe, fiendish, fun, enough for the whole family.
Do you Believe in Ghosts?
People are split on the decision whether we can have supernatural occurrences, like seeing ghosts. We asked around, and one anonymous student offered, “I don't exactly believe in them, but the fact is I could have sworn that I saw my father, who has been dead for 15 years, makes me wonder. Of course, this is a bit spiritual, because I had prayed to God to allow me to see my father, but who knows!
What do you think? Do you believe in ghosts?
Real Hauntings
by
The Moss Beach
Distillery is a restaurant near
Many strange events have been documented since that time
that can not be explained such as mysterious phone calls from no one,
levitating checkbooks, locked rooms from the inside without any other means of
entry, women diners losing one ear ring and then several of these are found in
one place weeks later, date tampering with computers, sightings by small
children. The restaurant staff is glad she is not destructive with her pranks
and continue to hear of new events that cannot be explained. Would you want to work there?!
Day of the Dead
by Andy Chen
The Day of the
Dead, or “Dia de las Muertos”, (All Souls Day, in other cultures) is an official holiday of the Catholic
Calendar, celebrated in
The "Day of the Dead” is
celebrated by many catholic countries, worldwide. This celebration originated
with the Roman Catholic's, and was established in the Catholic calendar as an
official holy day.
All Soul's Day honors the faithfully departed. Generally, people
celebrating this holiday will attend mass, and assist the souls of their loved
ones from Purgatory to Heaven. They will then proceed to the cemetery to visit,
bless and decorate the graves. This tradition is universal among Catholic
countries and accepted by the church. Many customs are associated with The Day
of the Dead celebration. In the home, an altar is made with an offering of food
upon it. It is believed that the dead partake of the food in spirit and the
living eat it later.
The
"ofrendas"- offerings, are beautifully arranged with flowers,
marigolds (zempasuchitl), which are the traditional flower of the dead. There
is a candle placed for each dead soul, and they are adorned in some manner.
Incense is also used. It is also
traditional in some areas to go and see the play Don Juan Tenorio. Paper mache
and sugar skulls are popular, as are cardboard coffins from which a skeleton
can be made to jump out. Special masks are also worn, allowing a person to
achieve a facial expression which they feel they are not able to achieve. A
popular type of decoration used to commemorate the holiday in
HALLOWEEN CONTESTS AT PMS
by Indra, Helen and Gabby
What are you going to be for
Halloween? We went
around asking presidio students what they will be dressing up like for
Halloween this year. So far, we know
that we will see: a few witches, a few
scream costumes, a
hippie,
ENTER OUR COSTUME CONTEST, HELD IN THE UPPER YARD
ON TUESDAY, OCT. 31
AT LUNCH TIME.
COME TO CHEER!
We will also be holding a special skills contests,
a hoola hoop contest, also in the upper yard, at the basketball court, at lunchtime, on Halloween day, Tuesday, October 31st. Start practicing now! Winners will be chosen by a panel of teachers and students. Join in the Halloween spirit, and try out in one of these contests!
One Jamba Juice gift certificate will be given for the person who can hoola hoop the longest, and gift certificates for the first, second, and third place costume parade winners. All decisions are final, and every effort will be made to be fair. Prizes will be awarded the day of the contest. Good luck to you all!!!
PLEASE REMEMBER TO KEEP TO THE LEFT IN THE HALLWAYS DURING ALL PASSING PERIODS. GOOD PRACTICE FOR DRIVING!

Teen Interest
by
Even wonder why teens like you stress out from
homework, family, relationships, and maybe other personal affairs? Wish you could find a way to relieve
stress? Well, today around the world,
about 90% of teenagers are actually like you.
If you need some advice on how to cope with stress, keep on reading. Too
much homework? You can just do it, but
not think about anything else. Think of
it as an amusement park or a video game. You might think it’s fun all of a
sudden. If you have certain family
problems that you are dealing with, you can talk to a trust-worthy friend or
teacher. They’ll listen and help. Spending time with your friends and having
fun helps too.
Relationships usually begin to happen
during teenage years. For girls, boyfriends can be really hard to deal with,
especially when they break up with you. Break ups are hurtful, but it’s
important to try to move on and think about the different aspects of life, even
if it’s hard for you. We hope our advice
has helped you out. If your problem
seems larger than life, approach a school counselor or sympathetic teacher. They can listen, and often can give advice on
an agency that helps with just your kind of problem.
Why Aren’t
They Scared?
by Helen Totterdell
Many of you may know of Steve Irwin, Crocodile Hunter, as a fearless man. (see page 8 for more info). He recently passed away in a bizarre encounter with a sting ray while filming a new video. If you have watched the news, you may have heard scientists talking about why Steve Irwin is the way he is. They believe it may be caused by genetics, and because he was socialized this way, because he grew up with parents who loved animals. This is still being researched. One reason people like him are fearless is believed to be linked to Adrenaline.
In people like Steve Irwin, Adrenaline rushes don’t cause fear, as in fearful people, but instead cause excitement. Adrenaline is a mix of chemicals released from the kidneys when we sense danger or confrontation. How we are affected by the adrenaline is completely up to our brains. If we have a positive outlook on what will happen, we will become excited instead of scared. But if we think, “Oh my gosh! I’m gonna die, I’m gonna die!!!”, then naturally, we will be scared, rather than excited about it.
Steve Irwin had a positive outlook on animals, so he was not too scared to do what he did. His adrenaline caused excitement, and I think we can tell from his show that he was excited to be around animals.
Steve Irwin isn’t the only person who replaces his fear with excitement. Have you ever been on a roller coaster, and laughing from the ride, while your friend is shaking with fear, or nauseous? Or vice versa? Why are some people more afraid than others? It’s because of our outook on the event. Some people enjoy the feeling of doing loops and going upside down really fast, but others are absolutely terrified by it. We aren’t more fearful than other people, we just aren’t looking at it the way they are. If you’re absolutely sick of having people call you a “scaredy-cat”, then all you have to do to cope with your adrenaline is to take a deep breath, calm yourself down, and think positive thoughts. Next time you’re scared, don’t ask “Why aren’t they scared?” Ask, “why am I scared?” You can talk yourself right out of it!
HOW TV AFFECTS KIDS
By
Alex Kozakiewicz
Did you know that 70% of child care use
TV during a typical day? The average child spends 900 hours in school and 1023
hours in front of the TV. Research has shown that children who consistently
spend more than 4 hours a day watching TV are more likely to be overweight.
Also kids who view violent events, such as a kidnapping or murder, are also
more likely to believe that the world is scary and that something bad will
happen to them. Research also indicates that TV consistently reinforces
gender-role and racial stereotypes.
The average American child will witness
200,000 violent acts on television by age 18. TV violence sometimes begs for
imitation because violence is often demonstrated and promoted as a fun and
effective way to get what you want. Kids 8 to 12 are frightened by the threat
of violence, natural disaster, and the victimization of children, whether those
images appear on fictional shows, the news, or reality-based shows. The alcohol
ads over the years have increased and a lot of underage kids are being exposed
to it. Be careful about what you expose yourself to. Here are some ratings that will tell you what
is suitable for you or maybe your brother or sister.
TV-Y: suitable for all kids
TV-Y7: directed toward kids 7 year and older. Content may
contain “mild fantasy violence or comedic violence”.
TV-Y7-FV: fantasy violence may be more intense in these
programs than others in TV-Y7
TVG: suitable for general audience; contains sexual dialogue or content,
strong language, and little to no violence
TV-PG: may contain an inappropriate theme for younger
children contains one or more of the following: moderate violence, some sexual
situations, occasional strong language, and suggestive dialogue
TV-14: parents strongly caution suitable for children for the age of 14;
contains graphic violence, intense sexual situations, strong language and
intensively suggestive dialogue.
TV-MA: designed for adults and may not be suitable for
children under 14; contains graphic violence, strong sexual activity, and crude
language.
SCIENCE
PAGE
Bye
Bye Pluto the Planet
By: Joann Kuang
After all those years of learning about planets and their characteristics, and remembering them as one of our great nine planets, and now one planet is leaving the list of our great planets. But, Pluto, you will always be in our memories. We will always remember how special you were, even though not many of us know about you, except that you are small, you are a great distance from Earth, and you have terrible weather. Bye bye, Pluto the planet . . .
Wait, hang on! Before I go any further, I would like to ask you one question. Are you very confused right now? I am assuming you are, and that you probably have questions in your head such as “What is happening?”, “Is Pluto going to explode?”, “Where is Pluto going?”, Well, I can tell you one thing now. Pluto is not actually going away, it’s just being reclassified! I was going to say “Bye bye Pluto the planet, and hello to Pluto the dwarf planet.”
Huh,
a dwarf planet? What in the world is a dwarf
planet? Well, I’ll tell you later. It all started with the meeting at the
International Astronomical Union in
Things still didn’t go well after a couple of meetings. Pilachowski said that she was gloomy at the first meeting because the first draft was so flawed. She felt even worse after the strong arguments over the second draft, which was offered just two days before the end of the session. By then, she was losing hope. Then, her hope meter went up again, when the third draft was presented just a few hours later and the response was more positive. With this encouragement, a final result was concluded.
With the support of a number of
astronomers, the new definition for a planet was made. According to the new definition, a planet
must meet three criteria. The three
criteria include that a planet must: orbit around the sun, have enough mass to
be nearly round, and dominate its orbit.
If you don’t know understand the third criteria, I can explain it to
you. It means that the path of the
planet’s orbit is cleared; there are barely any asteroids or comets in its
path. You might already understand the
first and second criteria, but I’ll explain them to you anyway. The second criteria means that the planet
must be round, and the first one means that it must move around the sun. Because of this new definition, the
term “dwarf planet” was made. A dwarf
planet is a look alike planet, it has the two criteria of a planet, but lacks
the third criterion. That is why Pluto
got demoted. Other dwarf planets include
2003 UB313, which was discovered in 2005, Ceres,and probably other icy bodies in the Kuiper Belt
beyond
Some people would think that Pluto getting demoted is a good thing, but some think that is a bad thing. Why would some think that this bad? Some people might feel uncomfortable because of this sudden change. There might be people who thinks that Pluto gets no respect. Some disagree with the criteria. There are many reasons out there.
Why would some people think that this a good thing? The most important reason would probably be that there is one less planet to memorize. Many people would think that way, including our president, George W. Bush. Mr. Bush was relieved that there was one less planet to memorize. He admitted that being in a second grade classroom was his biggest fear because it is embarrassing to show that you don’t know something that someone who is younger than you knows, especially if you are the President. Bush also hopes that scientists will eliminate more information. I just can’t believe this, but of course, he does have a point.
Still a
little confused? ‘Don’t know if there
are more changes? So far, the only thing
that changed was Pluto. The solar system
includes four small rocky planets and four large gas planets. The four small rocky planets include Mercury,
Venus, Earth, and Mars. The four large
gas planets are Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.
Do you still remember “My Very Educated Mother Just Served Us Nine Pizzas?” This was one of the phrases that help you remember the nine planets. Well, I guess this won’t be useful anymore. New phrases should be made. Here’s one, “My Very Educated Mother Just Served Us Nachos.” Now I guess it is time to say bye bye. Wait! I just have one last thing to say. Things in the world change everyday. This article may or may not be useful anymore, but maybe we are really going to say “bye bye” to Pluto. You never know.
TECHNOLOGY PAGE

PS3 and Nintendo WII
by Dwane Camp
The PS3 will be released this November, and
will come out in two versions, the 20GB and the 60GB. The only difference is the 60GB is $600.00
and the 20GB is $500.00. Unfortunately,
there are only going to be 4,000 available due to a chip shortage in
Here are some of the games that are available for thePS3: Half Life2, GranTurismo5, NBA Live07, FinalFantasy13, and Need For Speed Carbon, But don't worry Madden gamers, Madden07 will be remade for PS3. You can also play PS1 and PS2 games on the new PS3. Another great thing that Sony is doing, is that they are planning to keep the PS2 until about late 2008, so you can still get games for your PS2. Another great consol that is hitting the stores is the Nintendo Wii. It is going to come with a control the size of your regular television remote control. Did I mention that the price is going to be $250.00? You can also connect wirelessly to your computer and your DS through WI FI connection. You can also play your GBA games on the new Nintendo Wii. Here are a couple of games that will be for the Wii: GranTurismo 5, NBA Live07, BackyardBaseball07 and NHL07.
Games are So Expensive!!
By Chris Hernandez
Are you one of those kids who want a PS3
or an Xbox360 but you can’t afford one? I am one of those kids too. The problem
is I really want one but I can`t afford one, and I know there are thousands of
kids just like me. I really feel that Sony and Microsoft should lower their price
if they want more kids like you and me to enjoy their product. Another problem
is that the companies have to earn enough money so they can keep building their
product. Unfortunately this puts everybody into a sour mood, but nobody seems
to be doing anything about it. Here are
some options: you can always wait and
buy a used system for less, rent one, play at a friend’s house, or write
letters of protest to these companies.
You can either fight the power or pay $200.00 more than you should. The choice is yours.
Popular Video Game:
by: Julian Tomescu
There
is a popular video game coming out for the Playstation 2, Xbox, Xbox 360, PC,
and the PSP. The popular game that is coming out
Can Xbox360 compete?
Well, some people say that the PS3 will beat the 360 and the Wii, but I say that the 360 will still be triumphant over the Wii and the PS3. You don't have to take my word for it, you always have a choice whether you want a PS3 or an Xbox360 the choice is always yours, so make your choice and have fun.
Kingdom Hearts 2 Review
By Chris Hernandez
Hey! I am here to review Kingdom Hearts 2 for the
PS2. Well, first of all you play as a
boy named Sora, aged 15, and your
partners throughout the game are Donald Duck and Goofy. You might know them
from Disney movies.
The story is all about a boy trying to
find his friends Riku, who is Sora’s best friend, and Kairi, a girl who
Sora likes but never says it. The game is fun but you can get pretty much
through the whole game by pressing the X button. So throughout the game you
will encounter Disney heroes and villains and you will travel to amazing
worlds.
The weapon in the game includes Sora as
the key blade. You will get more key
blades throughout the game. And in some worlds, you will be able to partner up
with Disney characters. In some battles, it will show a triangle on the screen
and if you press it, you can do a cool move (most of the time).
I think the dumbest part of the game is
playing with the Gummi Ship because it’s a waste of time, but you have to do it
if you want to beat the game and travel to new worlds. Overall, the game is
great so I give it an 8.9 out of 10. If you have a chance to play the game, you
should. It’s really fun!

The October Predictions
By:
Aries (March 21-April 20) The Ram
Partnership matters
occupy most of your time and energy this month. Just when you think October is
all about negotiating, compromising, and perhaps even kissing up, however,
something truly miraculous happens. A personal project or matter reaches a
head, and life picks up speed. You are likely to get the support you need this
month. The 20-26th is a power period for you when you could meet a special
friend or enjoy a meeting of minds with your significant other. The power of
compromise is what works wonders for you this month.
Taurus
(April
20 – May 20) The Bull
Homework, homework, and more homework are on the agenda this month. But after
the long hours, you can find some time to play. Friendships heat up, and a
coming together occurs from the 18-20. A friend could be seeking a more solid
or permanent relationship. You may commit to helping a loved one both financially
or emotionally. Getting organized in school is ultimately satisfying. The 10-14
is a power period when recognition, free time, or a day off can put a feather
in your cap.
Gemini (May 21-June 21) The Twins
This promises to be one of the most pleasurable months of the year--a period
when having a grand old time comes easy. Self-discipline may be lacking, but
you deserve to let your hair down and express yourself both creatively and
spontaneously. Fortunately, a friend is on the same page and is feeling
especially social. Less spoiled matters enter the picture in the last week of
the month, when a commitment may be required, and it could come at a price.
It’s nose to the grindstone time.
Cancer
(June 22-July 23) The Crab
Issues surrounding
family and school capture most of your attention this month. A chance may be
hard to refuse around the 7th or the future matter reaches a head. Mid-month, a
significant other does especially well, and this strengthens your own mood. The
best news comes in the last week of the month, when you can enjoy wonderful
things in your personal life. Your creativity peaks, and it’s time to express
yourself without any fear of coming across poorly.
Leo (July 24-August 22) The Lion
You are especially
charming when you express your thoughts and ideas, and are willing to discuss
virtually everything under the sun. A travel or education matter culminates
around the 7th. An intimate conversation opens doors in a close partnership on
the 9-10. Love can be found very close to home, perhaps even in the
neighborhood. Reasonable speculation could pay off mid-month, and you may be
called upon to make an important decision that affects family life around the
26th.
Virgo
(August
23 – September 22) The Virgin
Creativity is what October is about. Ideas you have been toying with for some
time not only look realistic now, they are also productive. A personal affair
comes through around the 7th, and you could realize some solid and satisfying
decisions the last week of the month. This is a period when getting money
matters organized and moving forward works best. Watch for hiccups on the run
on the 22-25, when someone could take offence at your off-the-cuff remark.
Libra (September 23-October 22) The Scales
Demonstrating the perfect balance of self-assertion and cooperation, this is
one of your most charming--and even productive--months in a long time. There’s
nothing you can’t attract if you want it enough. Romantic opportunities abound.
A partner has something surprising to tell you around the 7th, or a
relationship matter comes to fruition. This may very well be a dream come true.
You can assert your needs with such grace that others have no idea that they
are even being pushed. Others appreciate your initiative and your pioneering
spirit.
Scorpio (Oct 23 – Nov 22) The Scorpion
The first three weeks of the month are mostly quiet, but much is brewing
beneath the surface. Your dreams are especially vivid, revealing, and perhaps
even prophetic. You could be finalizing projects or chapters in your life that
have run their natural course. An important health or school matter grabs your
attention around the 7th. By the last week of October, you’re coming out of
your shell with charm, panache, and sizzle. Partnership matters soar. You are
on the same page with an existing partner, or starting with a whole new
routine.
Sagittarius
(November
23-December 21) The Archer
A pleasantly busy
agenda keeps you on the move and in social demands most of the month. Friends
need your attention, and you are happy to lend a hand. A romantic matter blossoms
around the 7th. More serious issues crop up by the 22nd, when you may need to
close a deal or finalize an important project for school. The need to negotiate
and compromise with a partner could put a damper on the fun, but is necessary
in order for you to move forward with a lighter load.
Capricorn (December 20-January 19) The Goat
Demonstrating exactly how competent and responsible you really are is something
that comes quite naturally to you. This month, you’re in the position to prove
your worth, and you’re coming across with especial optimism and confidence,
even if part of you privately worries about your performance. A property or
family matter reaches fruition early month. Although challenges and stress
could be part of the picture, tremendous opportunities--based on past and
present performance--present themselves mid-month, and it’s up to you to seize
them.
Aquarius
(January
20 – February 18) The Water Bearer
A big case of wanderlust takes hold of you this month. Day-to-day details
simply don’t turn your crank. Before you set your sights on bigger and better
horizons, however, do make sure that the important matters, including your own,
are taken care of. If you’re looking for love, you’re more apt to find it in
completely unexplored territory. If you can schedule a trip, this could be the
best time of the year to do so. If practical matters keep you close by, however,
make sure you’re not a couch potato. Get out and explore.
Pisces (February 19-March 20) The Fish
Time spent getting in touch with your deepest needs and desires, and perhaps
ridding yourself of bad habits, is time very well spent this month. Intimate
and deeply personal matters capture your attention. It’s a strong period for
research of any kind, intimately connecting with loved ones, and
self-improvement programs. By the last week of the month, however, the rest of
the world seems to play in your style. A taste for the exotic and wild
imagining grabs hold. Opportunities to break out of your normal routine abound
and excite.
BANNED
B BOOKS?
Did you know that there is a whole
week during September, dedicated to censorship and how it can best be
combated? Censorship issues are a very
hot topic, especially in a country like
the books. In some schools, a whole course is offered, called “Banned Books”, where students use their literary analysis skills to analyze why certain books get pulled from the shelf.
It’s only offered at the college level, so we have a way to go before we can enroll. But it’s never to soon to start critically thinking about books and which ones are “acceptable” and which ones are not.
STEVE IRWIN,
Crocodile Hunter
By: Monika Murillo
Crikey! Bet you’ve heard that before. You got it right! It was Steve Irwin’s most catchy word. On
Most of the adventures started with stunts with alligators and crocodiles. He would tease them and ride on their backs. With his “Crocodile Hunter” T.V. show, he reached about 200 million people. Many times he would perform stunts with his family. He really was a risk taker and worked with a lot if animals so it was sort of ironic that he died that way. We have had a great loss. He was only forty-four and leaves a wife and two young daughters behind, plus millions of fans.
Bindi Irwin Stars In Wildlife Series
by
Bindi Irwin, daughter of Australian environmentalist and
television personality Steve Irwin, reads a eulogy she wrote for her father at
Australia Zoo in Beerwah,
Steve
Irwin's little girl won the hearts of a nation and gave her grieving family
hope for the future when she spoke at her father's memorial service today.
Eight-year-old
Bindi Irwin told a worldwide television audience of hundreds of millions of
people: "I have the best Daddy in the whole world and I will miss him
every day."
And
she made it clear it's her ambition to follow in the footsteps of the Crocodile
Hunter, declaring: "I don't want Daddy's passion to ever end. "I want
to help endangered wildlife just like he did." More than 5,000 people
filled the Crocoseum at Australia Zoo
to farewell the TV naturalist, killed on September 4 by a stingray barb to the
heart.
The
TV showman, 44, died on the
As
her mother Terri and little brother Bob, two, looked on, Bindi strode to a
stage in front of a photo of her father and confidently delivered a eulogy she
had penned herself. "My Daddy was my hero – he was always there for me when
I needed him," she said, tracing the words on the paper with a finger.
"He listened to me and
taught me so many things but most of all he was fun.” "When I see a
crocodile I will always think of him and I know that Daddy made this zoo so
everyone could come and learn to love all the animals. "Daddy made this
place his whole life and now it's our turn to help Daddy."
The
thousands of Irwin fans erupted into a standing ovation for the little girl and
after the hour-long service, Bindi's grandfather Bob Irwin and her father's
close friend, Wes Mannion, said her father would have been proud of her.
"He would have been going `yeah, you little beauty darling'," said
Those
who attended the Crocoseum and hundreds of millions of TV viewers worldwide
were urged by actor Russell Crowe to remember Steve Irwin in a joyful, not
mournful, way. Many cried, but at times there was cheering and applause during
the service. Among the VIP guests was an empty seat which bore Steve Irwin's
favorite Australia Zoo hat. Next to it was a teary Terri, who sat with toddler
son Bob on her lap, too upset to speak.
The event began and ended
with videotaped messages from Mr. Irwin's friend Russell Crowe, speaking from
"We
have all lost a friend we have lost a champion and we are going to take some
time to adjust to that," he said. Prime Minister John Howard paid tribute
to a genuine and authentic Australian who loved his family and his country.
"And
as we share this celebration and we honour this life can I say to you Terri,
and the rest of your family, there are 20 million pairs of Australian arms
reaching out to embrace you this morning."
Bob
Irwin senior choked back tears as he briefly thanked well-wishers for their
letters and gifts on behalf of the family, including Steve's sisters Mandy and
Joy. "Please don't grieve for Steve – he's at peace now," he said.
"But
I would like you to grieve for the animals – the animals have lost the best
friend they ever had, and so have I." Stars including Cameron Diaz, Justin
Timberlake, Hugh Jackman, Kevin Costner and American talk show host Larry King
paid tribute in video presentations.
"Every
kid was in love with the idea of being able to be him," Ms Diaz said. Hugh
Jackman said everyone should become a wildlife warrior like Steve.
"Whether it's for the wilderness, whether it's for the animals, his family,
whether it's for just the planet, or just life in itself, Steve showed us that
we can live like warriors, and we can make the world a better place," he
said.
The
crowd was shown amusing footage of Irwin falling out of boats, getting bitten
by crocodiles and lizards, messing up his lines and being chased by
cassowaries. They were also shown clips of his journey "from the outback
to
"Today
I want to share with you the way he changed my life forever," he said.
"From the time we first met we clicked. The khaki-clad wildlife warrior
and the city slicker became the best of friends over 20 odd years, and they
were odd."
Australian
country music star John Williamson sang True Blue, the Crocodile Hunter's
favorite song, twice during the event, tweaking the lyrics for the finale.
"True
blue, is it me and you... is it Steve Irwin too?" Williamson sang, as
Irwin's truck, packed with his surfboard, bedroll and equipment, was driven
away by crocodile keeper Brian Coulter. Nearby, yellow flowers laid on the
ground spelt out "Crikey".
by:
THE RAT
1996 1984 1972 1960 1948 1936 1924 1912
Since they make it a point to know everything about
everybody, Rats are excellent writers. They have a good memory and are
extremely inquisitive. Rats can be successful in almost everything they try to
do. They easily adapt themselves to the situation at hand. They are at their
best during any crisis and are great problem solvers. Rats are very level
headed and are also very alert. Their intuitions are strong and are always on
the lookout for opportunities to better themselves. Rats seldom get into jams
they can't escape since they cover themselves well in advance.
THE OX
1997 1985 1973 1961 1949 1937 1925 1913
Because of their trustworthy character, Oxes will often
hold positions of authority and responsibility. They always get ahead in the
world. Oxes can be forceful leaders and brave speakers when the occasion
arises. In troubled times, they will have great presence of mind and will never
be intimidated. They are very proud souls. Oxes are systematic and respect
traditions. They mistrust things they don't understand, and they hate loose
ends. Once they have made up their minds, they are loyal and giving-almost to a
fault.
THE
TIGER
1998 1986 1974 1962 1950 1938 1926 1914
Tigers are romantic, passionate, and playful. They are
also extremely jealous and possessive. The lives of Tigers are full of
emotional situations, but they love it that way. They love life and want
to live it to the fullest. In spite of their quick tempers, they can be loyal
in a different way. They also possess a great sense of humor. They
may find it hard make their plans materialize. If they stay calm and manage it
correctly, losses will be very minimal.
They seek out adventures, yet they are over-protective.
THE HARE
1999 1987 1975 1963 1951 1939 1927 1915 1903
Hares make few enemies and rarely get into serious trouble.
No one is more understanding. Hares give you all the sympathy you need.
Just don't expect them to go out and do battle for you. If the going
gets too rough, Hares may make a quick exit. They can't stand suffering
and misery. Hares are experts at passing the buck and may hedge over
difficult issues. When they feel too threatened, they are unpredictable.
If you push them too far they will simply get rid of you! Hares were not
born to be fighters. Having good sense, they know how to take care of
themselves.
THE DRAGON
2000 1988 1976 1964 1952 1940 1928 1916 1904
Dragons consider themselves very strong. They will often
bite off more than they can chew. When this happens, they are too proud to ask
for help and get tired, but not easily. Dragons can do many things well. They
may have jobs that have to do with courage and hard work. When Dragons choose
the right profession, they will be successful and devoted. They just can't help
winning!
THE SNAKE
2001 1989 1977 1965 1953 1941 1929 1917 1905
Don't make any risky investments, or you
may lose not only your profit, but some of your reserves. Somehow,
when money is needed, it appears. In spite of their good luck with money,
Snakes should never gamble. They could suffer big losses if they do, but Snakes
learn fast. Once they have made a mistake, they never repeat it. By nature,
they are skeptical beings but keep their suspicions to themselves. They are
very private and not concerned with the business of others.
THE HORSE
2002 1990 1978 1966 1954 1942 1930 1918 1906
Horses must be
allowed to show their emotions. They are hot-blooded, hot-tempered, and
impatient, and they will gladly demonstrate.
In love, Horses are quite vulnerable. They give up everything for the
object of their affections. This causes them trouble since they are such
impulsive creatures! They must learn to use caution.
If
one has a Horse in their house, you can bet the Horse receives most of the
attention. Horses like being the hub and have everything revolving about them.
In return, they work hard and share with everyone.
THE SHEEP
2003 1991 1979 1967 1955 1943 1931 1919 1907
Sheep never come right out and discuss what's bothering
them. You pry it out of them bit by bit. When all else fails, keep trying. They
should be impressed and might unfold all their secret woes; then you can clear
the air. The Sheep are family people. They never forget anyone's birthday, and
you had better not forget theirs! Sheep worry, too. They want others to cheer
them up and tell them everything will be okay.
THE MONKEY
1992 1980 1968 1956 1944 1932 1920 1908
Since Monkeys get what they want without too much trouble,
they may not care about all their conquests.
Monkeys don’t really trust many people. They know a select group of
friends that they choose carefully. Money is a must for Monkeys, and they
usually have it, or will be in the process of getting it. They know nothing is
permanent. They improve and try to do the best they can, and often amaze even
themselves. Always remember, they are the ultimate diplomats and slip in and
out of difficulties with ease.
THE ROOSTER
1993 1981 1969 1957 1945
1933 1921 1909
Roosters are ambitious and they reach for the sky. They
have a deep passion for their chosen fields, and they are very creative. They
usually start out young in life and enjoy success early in their careers. They
do well in their own businesses. They are meticulous and competent enough to
make things work. They probe deeply with their inquisitive, busy minds. They
never remain still. Roosters must learn that some things take time. They
achieve the most amazing things, but Roosters always become eccentric over the
final details.
THE
DOG
1994 1982 1970 1958 1946
1934 1922 1910
Once Dogs classify you, they rarely change their minds.
There are few in-betweens. Dogs perceive things either in black or white. You
are either friend or enemy. Luckily, they are good judges of character and have
superb insight into human nature. Dogs are tolerant of their friends. Before
they approve of you, the friendship must develop slowly with a variety of
meetings and conversations. If they look you over and decide they can trust
you, you remain in their hearts forever. If you need them, Dogs will be there.
THE BOAR
1995 1983 1971 1959 1947 1935 1923 1911
Boars are
self-reliant, very sociable, dependable, and extremely determined. Boars are
peace lovers and don't hold grudges. They hate arguments, tense situations, and
try to bring both sides together. In life they make deep and long-lasting
friendships. They won't mind getting involved and try to help. A problem that
Boars have is that they are too innocent and naive. Being honest and
trustworthy themselves, they have a hard time understanding the motives of
those with less scruples. Boars do not dazzle or shimmer. It is so easy to
trust Boars.
WEIRD
SCIENCE EXPERIMENTS!!!!
What was going on inside this mad lab????? Oh, it’s Ms. Hirota’s 8th grade Science Class, experimenting with dry ice!



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Dear Aphrodite |
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Letters from our avid readers
October ,2006 |
Hey, everybody, we’re back with another
edition of Aphrodite. The summer went by
so quickly and here we are at school again.
I hope our advice comes in handy!
Dear Aphrodite,
I used to go out with this boy, right? But I broke up with him for some reason. And 4 months later, I still like him and have feelings for him. I’m trying to get over him but it’s not that easy. Every time I think about him, it makes me sad. I don’t think I want it to be like that anymore. What should I do?
Sincerely,
You’ll Never Know Who This Is
Dear You’ll Never Know Who This Is,
You need to remember why you broke up with him in the first place. Make a list of what you do want in a boyfriend and really notice if he had all those things. Getting over somebody is never easy, but if you really have feelings for him, you should tell him and see his reaction. If he doesn’t care, he’s not worth it.
Holla at Cha Girl,
Aphrodite
♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥
Dear Aphrodite,
I have a boyfriend, and girls are always flirting with him, and he flirts back. It seems like he can’t talk without flirting. He says he’s just talking to them, but I know what flirting is. What should I do?
-Fed Up
Dear Fed Up,
If it bothers you that much, then maybe your relationship isn’t worth the head aches. You can find another guy who feels the same way you do about exclusivity. Leave that guy for a flirty girl, who can give him back a taste of his own medicine. You deserve better, and I bet you’ll find it.
Your friend,
Aphrodite
♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥
Dear Aphrodite:
I like this boy, but I don’t know how he feels about me. I want to tell him before the Halloween dance that I like him, but I don’t know what his reaction will be. Should I tell him, or not?
Nervous
Dear Nervous
Maybe this boy you like has the same feelings about you. If you truly do like him, see how he acts around you, around other students. Then you’ll know whether you should wait until the dance to tell him. Maybe he’ll like you for being so honest and up front. Don’t lay it on too heavy though. Give it as a compliment, you know, “I think you’re cute” or something like that. Too much too soon can make a person feel sketchy.
.
XOXO,
Aphrodite
♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥
Dear Aphrodite:
My parents are making my life miserable. I bring home a “B” paper and they’re like, “oh, we know you can do better. No computers for now, until you get an ‘A’!“ Nothing’s good enough. They compare me to my older sister, which isn’t fair. She had different classes, different teachers. AND!!! She is a different person than me. It feels horrible, but I know they think they’re encouraging me. What’s a girl to do?
Overwhelmed
Dear Overwhelmed:
I totally understand the feeling. Parents have such high expectations of us, and sometimes I feel like they just don’t know how much stress we have on us. They don’t know what it’s like to come running in to class, so relieved you made it on time, and then you realize you brought the wrong book. One harsh look from a teacher, your friends whispering, can just bum out the whole morning. Six classes, six homework assignments, notes to bring home, yearbooks to buy, student ID cards, appointments, lunch, sports, the hallways. OMG, you’re’ right. They don’t understand. If it’s hard for you to talk to them, maybe consider writing them a letter. Don’t be judgmental and blaming, just keep writing down how it makes you feel and that you wish they would relax and accept you.
Good luck with the parents,
Aphrodite
I’m sorry if we couldn’t put
all of your letters in this issue. But
remember, there’s always next issue to look forward to!
Movie Reviews
by
Silvia Hernandez
Thinking about watching a
movie lately? Why not watch
the “GRID IRON GANG” ? It
Stars Dwayne “The Rock”
Johnson. It’s a drama about a football
team at a
The Rock plays a probation officer who inspires a bunch of young offenders to achieve higher goals. You don’t really have to like football to watch it. All kinds of people can enjoy it!
Another great movie that came out the last weekend of September is “The Guardian”, starring Ashton Kutcher. He plays a rescue diver.
After losing his crew in a fatal
crash, legendary Rescue Swimmer Ben Randall is sent to teach at
SHOE
SURVEY
by Indra Enkhbayar
We
asked around school, and determined the most popular shoes worn are Nikes! What shoes do you want to wear most?


Fashion Article
By Silvia
Hernandez
Here are some fashion tips about what to wear this
school year. Lately, capris and knee high shorts have been really popular and
they’re cute for when it’s a hot sunny day outside, but you may wonder “what
should I wear when it’s freezing outside?”
Well, wearing some cute sweaters and fur coats are
really convenient for when it’s cold especially because we live in San
Francisco and the avenues can tend to be colder than downtown sometimes. I
think a lot of young people feel that if one cool kid wears something, even if
they don’t really like it, they’ll still wear it because they think it’s cool.
My advice is to be yourself. Even when
you’re dressing the way you want and like, you can still look cute.

Book Reviews
The
End is Here by Joann Kuang

Ahh....The End is here. Everybody gather your money, your bags,
anything and get out. Run! Run!
Run! To where? To the bookstore, of course! . Why?
The last and final tragedy of the Lemony Snicket series is finally
here. Book number thirteen ,called The
End, is coming out on
If you are one of those people who don’t know about A Series of the Unfortunate Events, then you should read this summary before moving on to the next paragraph. If you do know, then you may skip to the next paragraph. First, I like to let you know that the author of this book, Lemony Snicket, is actually Daniel Handler. This series is very long, so in order to make this simple, I’ll just tell you the basic information. The main characters are Violet Baudelaire, Klaus Baudelaire, Sunny Baudelaire, and Count Olaf. The Baudelaire kids are orphans, who are also the good guys. Count Olaf is the bad guy. Basically, the whole series is about Count Olaf trying to get his hand on the Baudelaires’ fortune. He has tried many ways to accomplish his goal. While trying to stop Count Olaf, the Baudelaires also have to try and solve the mysteries that await them.
For all of those A Series of the Unfortunate Events fans out there, you probably already have read The Penultimate Peril. As you know, in The Penultimate Peril we left off on the part about Count Olaf and the Baudelaires on a boat, trying to get away from the burning Hotel Denouement. The End is the next volume, so it starts from that point. The book starts with them being on a boat the size of a large bed, and is far away from the burning Hotel Denouement. Count Olaf was bragging about the burning Hotel, and that he has finally destroyed V.F.D. once and for all. Olaf also says that the Baudelaires are now in his clutches. However, Violet doesn’t bother pointing out that they are all alone in the middle of an ocean and it would be just as wise to say that he is in their clutches as it would to say they were in his. What happens next? Well, see for yourself in the book. Here is something about the last. Daniel Handler confirmed in an audio interview that the last word of the book is “Beatrice.”
Want to get
a book, but don’t know how it looks like, or where to get it at a cheaper
price. Then, you have come to the right
place. I recommend you to try Costco, or
you can search in the internet The
artistic cover of The End depicts the
three Baudelaires in shallow water, in their ruined damp concierge clothes,
with what seems to be the remains of a boat or various flotsam and jetsam
behind them. At the bottom of the
picture are possibly the feet of Count Olaf.
One of the person’s shoes is missing, and a V.F.D. tattoo was visible on
the ankle. The background has clouds
that have been speculating to be smoke from a fire, but they do not match
previous illustrations of fire or clouds.
This suggests that they are perfectly ordinary. The border around this creative picture is
olive green with 74 red apples and their leaves still attached. Usually when searching for a book, the spine
is really helpful. To make life easier,
I can let you know that the spine color for the
Dear Reader,
You are presumably looking at the back of this book, or the end of the end. The end of the end is the best place to begin the end, because if you read the end from the beginning of the beginning of the end to the end of the end of the end, you will arrive at the end of the end of your rope. This book is the last in A Series of Unfortunate Events, and even if you braved the previous twelve volumes, you probably can’t stand such unpleasantries as a fearsome storm, a suspicious beverage, a herd of wild sheep, an enormous bird cage, and truly haunting secret about the Baudelarie parents. It has been my solemn occupation to complete the history of the Baudelaire orphans, and at last I am finished. You likely have some other occupation, so if I were you I would drop this book at once, so the end does not finish you.
With all due respect,
Lemony Snicket
At last, is now my turn to say “The End.”
By
On
the heels of "SexyBack" becoming his first solo Hot 100 chart-topper,
the homecoming Musketeer capped a banner month by moving nearly 685,000 copies
of his sophomore album, FutureSex/LoveSounds,
according to Nielsen SoundScan figures for the week ending Sunday.
That
marks the biggest sales week of Timberlake's solo career, the biggest sales
week of the year by a solo artist and the second-biggest debut of 2006, behind
only Rascal Flatts' 722,000-copy first week for Me & My Gang.
Timberlake's
new album, which helped bounce Beyonce's B'Day
down two spots to number three (161,000), also went number one in the U.K.,
Canada, Ireland, Australia and Singapore, and opened Top 5 in Switzerland,
Germany, Austria, Holland, France, Denmark and Hong Kong. FutureSex/LoveSounds also set the record as the iTunes
Store's biggest pre-order album ever and as the biggest selling digital album
ever, with nearly 67,000 copies sold to be downloaded.
As
a member of 'N Sync, Timberlake claimed the all-time biggest sales week, with
2000's No Strings Attached moving
2.4 million copies; its follow-up, 2001's Celebrity,
moved 1.9 million first-week in second place. Timberlake's inaugural solo
offering, 2002's Justified,
debuted at number two with 439,000 in sales before going on to sell 3 million
copies in the U.S. and winning two Grammys, though
no competition for the top spot, John Mayer's Continuum still made a strong
showing, selling nearly 300,000 copies at number two. His previous studio
album, 2003's Heavier Things,
debuted at number one with slightly higher sales, 316,000 copies, while his
2001 debut, Room for Squares,
was a great hit that didn't chart initially. Both albums went multiplatinum and
earned Mayer a total of three Grammys. With his first studio album in 11 years,
old time rock 'n' roller, Bob Seger sold
151,000 copies of Face the Promise
to debut at four with a (silver) bullet. The
Lionel Richie, one of the '80s biggest sellers,
moved 75,000 copies of Coming Home
to open at six--his first Top 10 debut in two decades. During his heyday, the
former Commodore topped the album charts, the radio charts and even earned the
Album of the Year Grammy for 1984's Can't
Slow Down. Surprisingly, after the multiplatinum chart-topping success
of 1986's Dancing on the Ceiling,
Richie didn't release another studio album for 10 years and became better known
among the younger set as being Nicole's dad. Aside from Richie's trademark
smooth vocals, Coming Home
benefits from some all-star help in the form of Jermaine Dupri and Dallas
Austin.
The
Mars Volta landed the fifth and final Top 10 bow as Amputechture sold 59,000 copies at nine. The disc, which
features the Red Hot Chili Peppers' John Frusciante playing guitar on nearly
every track, is the first album from the prog-rockers without an overarching
storyline, instead containing a series of loosely connected vignettes.
Finally,
Guns N' Roses' Greatest Hits
remains the Energizer Bunny of the Billboard 200. The collection just
celebrated two and a half years on the charts, easily the oldest album on the
list. The disc, which spent the week at number 91, sold another 11,000 copies
to bring its 30-month tally to nearly 3.2 million.
With
so many new releases and Timberlake's enormous debut, album sales for the
week--over 10 million total copies--are up 6 percent from last week and up
nearly 1 percent from the same week in '05. Still, year-to-date sales are down
5 percent compared to this time last year.
Here's
a rundown of the Top 10 albums:
1. FutureSex/LoveSounds,
Justin Timberlake
2. Continuum, John Mayer
3. B'Day, Beyonce
4. Face the Promise, Bob Seger
5. Modern Times, Bob Dylan
6. Coming Home, Lionel Richie
7. Extreme Behavior, Hinder
8. Danity Kane, Danity Kane
9. Amputechture, The Mars Volta
10. All the Right Reasons, Nickelback
WORLD NEWS
9/11 Revisted!!!
by
Simon Wu
After 5 years, 9/11 is back and people remember the tragedy that
happened on this day. On this day, two
hijacked planes crashed into the twin towers in
Hurricane Katrina!
Contributing writer, Henry Pan
On
One year after Hurricane Katrina, resident of the
THE WORLDS OLDEST CHILD FOSSIL
“LUCY’S
BABY”
by
Gary Moore
“LUCYS BABY” the oldest child in the world
was discovered in
AROUND SCHOOL
Poster Competition
By
Alex Kozakiewicz
This year’s
poster competition is about
obey them.




PMS YEARBOOK SALES !!!
Hey, if you didn’t already know, yearbooks are on sale now for the entire school, teachers and students. They’re $30, and they’re worth it!
This year’s yearbook will be better than ever before. New pages, more color pages, special features! You’ve gotta get one! You’ll regret it at the end of the year, when they all sell out. Pre-order yours now, during your homeroom!
Most other schools charge much more for their yearbooks. We are able to keep our costs down because the yearbook students do so much of the work themselves. You may see Yearbook students around school, with a camera and a notepad. Maybe they’ve already visited your class? Cheers for the hard work, Yearbook class! And a special thanks to Mr. Gortney for making sure our yearbook comes out looking so tight, year after year!
WHAT’S GOING ON IN DRAMA?????
by Journalism staff
Drama class is taught by Ms. Lewis! She has a full schedule this year. Choral tryouts happened late September, for the upcoming production. The first production was an Opera on October 25th!!!! It’s amazing to think that students can sing that well this early in their singing careers!!!
After that, the DRAMA FEST is in January. We will have a guest artist visit Presidio in
January also. In March, the drama
students will perform “
OPERA
a la Carte
On Wednesday, November 1st, the 1st
period Drama class will be performing “The Barber of Seville”. In case you don’t know about this opera,,
“The Barber of Seville” is a two act comic opera about a Count in
.
ROLES:
Rosina, Bartolo's ward (mezzo
soprano)
Doctor Bartolo, Rosina's guardian
(bass)
Count Almaviva, a local nobleman.
(tenor)
Figaro, the Barber of Seville (baritone)
Fiorello, the Count's servant
Basilio, Bartolo's accomplice, a
music teacher (bass)
Berta (Marcellina), servant to
Doctor Bartolo (soprano)
Ambrogio, servant to Doctor
Bartolo (silent)
STUDENTS STUDY THE WORLD!!!!!!

And speaking of school rules, these students clearly know how to follow the rules in class! These sixth graders raise their hand to answer Ms. Leong, in their Social Studies class, 2nd period.


EARTHQUAKE DRILL!!!!!!!
A little over a week ago, our entire school district
participated in a DUCK, COVER and HOLD drill, Tuesday, October 17, at

CARWASH TOMORROW, SATURDAY 10/28

Come support Presidio’s Music Department. Get everyone you know to bring their dirty
cars to

GRADE LEVEL ELECTIONS!
On Thursday, October 26th, all PMS students had the opportunity to vote for the President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary for their grade. Candidates have been campaigning for weeks! Their posters are all over the hallways! It’s so inspiring to see students step forward and accept the responsibility of making our school even better, through their leadership and efforts. Seventh graders attended an assembly during 1st period, Eighthgraders attended during 2nd period, and Sixth graders attended during third period. Counting the votes took a considerable amount of time, and then the winners were announced!
This newspaper was already assembled before the winning candidates were announced, but “Congratulations” to everyone who campaigned and ran for office. You all wrote and delivered great speeches, and we are proud of every single one of you Paw Prints will write more about student leadership in upcoming editions. Again, Congratulations to all of you!
Halloween Dance at PMS
by
The
Halloween Dance was a blast!!! It was
held on October 25th. ! The
dance contained a lot of new decorations in the Halloween theme. DJ Rex spun the music and students from all
grades came out to boogie, some in costume, some in regular clothes. They gave
out CD’s to the winners of the dance contests.
This year's Halloween Dance was cool!!!
Some of the songs were the best top songs in the
Just remember for Halloween Day, you can wear a costume to the dance, but make sure that it's appropriate and nonviolent. If you're not sure about it, please ask a teacher or the vice principal, Miss Morgan.. Any more questions? Ask one of the counseling staff team or the office.
POETS
OF THE MONTH
We received beautiful
poems from Ms. Gold’s 4th period, 8th grade Language Arts
class, and asked permission to reprint some of them here.
Name
Poem
By Emma Williams-Baron
My name is Fragile, a crystal bowl among tap dancers. Yesterday, it was possible to see my name of then, Truth, through the curved clearness, but now that crystal is misted from the fog of a moor at dawn.
Echoing across the moor is my name of today, the repetition of words spoken.
A lone tree stretches to the sky, yearning to reply to the echo that is my name, its shadow mimicking as did my name. Shadow will be my name, in the time to come. Hidden in the depths of Shadow is my secret name, Wonder.
Nightingale bursts from the shaded branches, its beak hurling my name and what it once was to the world: joy, joy, joy!
At the witching hour of 12, when the beat of the birds’ wings log has been stilled, my name is lost. In dream, I am Nameless. Forsaken is who a grieving mother whispers for, calling for the daughter she lost. And in the universe parallel, this girl lives on as Grace and Beauty. But Light my name has never been, fading from the lips and mind of a mother all alone under a nightingale speeding towards a nest, perched on a tree, on a moor in the mist at dawn.
With the passing of time, my name may become Saved.
Life
In My Shoes
By Samuel Fung
It was the start of a brand new day.
I could feel the rays of sunshine shining down on me.
Here came my owner, walking confidently toward me.
I was ready to start the day with him.
He put his feet in me.
I could feel his weight pressing down on me.
He laced me up, and we were ready to go.
Today was going to be a good day.
Everywhere he went, I went.
We did everything together.
I saw everything he saw.
It was like we were attached.
Alas, every good day must have an end.
At the end of the day, he took me off and set me aside.
I was alone, cold and lonely,
And there was nothing I could do.
For I am nothing but a running shoe.
by Elise-Broteur-Jacob
The velvety blare of
the bass and the flare drum,
The smooth rhythm of the guitarist and religious hymns. It comes to me in so many ways.
Like a baby bird chirping
in the misty gray haze of dawn.
You heal my wounds and soothe my troubles
with the screaming of the singer, to the conducting of the treble cleft.
Blaring through my speakers, leaking from my stereo
A sticky mess of notes on the ground
Joy of my world and light of my life
Carriage of your winding lyrics
giving me a symphony of sound
My mind, it sings of the songs since gone
Remembering your pattern of stops and go’s
Ups and downs, highs and lows.
Music.
Without you, I’m nothing
Trapped in a dark world of cold
Like an ever lasting sorrow
and everything’s dimmed down.
Do not stop singing
Never stop playing
Keep me happy, trapped in your velvety blue.
Dog’s
Perspective
by Sabrina Seto
She’s finally home!
The day’s been so boring
But she was on the phone,
All day, I was just snoring.
She got off the phone
And came to play with me
After, she went to get an ice cream cone
Some fell, and I licked it off her knee
Soon, it was time to go to bed
She was running her hand through my fur
She grabbed a book and read
I looked in the book with her
And we both fell asleep.
TEACHER INTERVIEWS
Teachers, Teachers, Teachers!
By: Monika Murillo, Judy Tang, and Joann Kuang
We have decided to interview some teachers to have you guys know them better. We have interviewed Mr. Sedrakian, Ms. Karsant, and Ms. Ruiz.
First we interviewed Mr.Sedrakian, the Math and Algebra teacher in Room 309.
Monika, Judy, &
Joann: Where were you born?
Mr. Sedrakian:
MJJ: What middle school did you go to?
Mr. Sedrakian: Kit Carson JR. High in
MJJ: How did you decide
you wanted to be a teacher?
Mr. Sedrakian: In Academia. I was a graduate student in college and decided I wanted to teach instead of getting into the politics of academia.
MJJ: What do you like best about teaching?
Mr. Sedrakian: the “AAAH “ from when students finally figure something out.
MJJ: What is your way
of teaching?
Mr. Sedrakian: I try to give the students examples of the correct method to do the problem and I put pressure on my students by calling on them in class.
MJJ: What
characteristics do you think a role model student should have?
Mr. Sedrakian: He or she should have high expectations of themselves and be consistent in promoting those high expectations.
MJJ: How did you begin
working at Presidio?
Mr. Sedrakian: I applied to the school district and they called me and I had a job interview here.
Next, we interviewed
Mrs. Karsant, the Science teacher in Room 326.
MJJ: Where were you
born?
Mrs. Karsant:
MJJ: What middle
school did you go to?
Mrs. Karsant:
MJJ: How did you start
your career in Presidio?
Mrs. Karsant: I interviewed and came and thought “I’ve died and gone to heaven.” What a great place to be in!
MJJ: What do you think
we should do in order to become even better?
Mrs. Karsant: We are the best, so we should keep doing it.
MJJ: What is your way
of teaching?
Mrs. Karsant: Hands on.
MJJ: What is your idea
of a role model student?
Mrs. Karsant: They shouldn’t have to be told what to do, take notes, look at the board, homework, and listen to the teacher.
MJJ: What do you like
best about teaching?
Mrs. Karsant: The kids. They always keep me laughing.
Finally, we interviewed Ms. Ruiz, the Spanish and Language Arts teacher in Room 109.
MJJ: Where were you
born?
Ms. Ruiz: I was born in
MJJ: Why did you
decide to be a teacher?
Ms. Ruiz: I had a lot of good teachers, so I thought about it.
MJJ: When did you come
to Presidio?
Ms. Ruiz: I came 4 years ago because the prior Spanish teacher retired.
MJJ: What
characteristics do you think a role model student should have?
Ms. Ruiz: I think that teachers and students have high expectations of themselves and must realize that to have a good future, you need to have an education.
MJJ: What is your
style of teaching?
Ms. Ruiz: In Spanish, I like to have everyone speaking as fast as they can and communicating with each other.
MJJ: What do you like
best about teaching?
Ms. Ruiz: I like being able to give students what they need for a good future.
So now you know three of the cool teachers in the best
middle school in
MYSTERY TEACHER
by Alex Kozakiewicz
CAN YOU GUESS
WHO THIS TEACHER IS?
HINTS:
1. This
teacher went to High School in
2. This teacher has a dog.
3. This
teacher was born in
4. This teacher likes Chinese food.
5. This teacher likes to cook.
6. This teacher likes to draw.
7. This teacher plays tennis.
8. This teacher has no children.
9. This teacher hasn’t been a teacher their entire life.
10. This teacher has 2 sisters and 1 brother.
11. This teacher used to coach track.
12. This teacher participates in outdoor education.
13. This teacher teaches 8th grade only.
14. This
teacher loves
15. This teacher was in the air force.
FILL OUT THE ENTRY
FORM BELOW TO WIN A $5 GIFT CERTIFICATE TO KFC !!
Random Drawing held on October 15th!
My Name ______________________ Homeroom _____________________ Grade _____________ I think the Mystery Teacher is….. _______________________________ Cut out and drop
in box in main office
Introducing ’06-’07 Journalists
by Jefferson Phan
Hey everyone! Here’s the crew of ’06 and ’07 Journalism! We are working away daily, during second period, to bring you the most interesting stories and features we can every 6 weeks!
We all hope to do our best to impress you this year with our articles; contests, and pictures. We have five issues coming out this year, which just may be our best year yet, so let’s all read our great paper!!

Front Row: Helen Totterdell, Indra Enkhbayar,
Middle Row: Simon Wu, Joann Kuang, Judy Tang, Silvia Hernandez,
Bonita Hugh, Elisa Ho, Alex Kozakiewicz, Julian Tomescu
Last Row: Monika Murillo, Gabriella Ramirez, Chris Hernandez,
Billy Guan, Dwane Camp, Gary Moore, Andy Chen
Journalism Teacher: Ms. Fairchild
MATH
COUNTS
The Math Counts Club is a very popular club. It meets Wednesdays at lunchtime, in Mr.
Sedrakian’s room, Room 309. Here are
some photos of the club in action!


PUZZLES AND HALLOWEEN FUN!!!!

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HALLOWEEN WITCH WIZARD WARLOCK
HAUNTED HOUSE MASK OCTOBER DEMON
PUMPKIN GRAVE TRICK OR TREAT GHOST
OWL WEREWOLF MONSTER SPOOK
BAT
Halloween Ghostly TREATS
By:
Eyeball Potion
1 (8-ounce) tub Cool Whip Whipped Topping, partially thawed
24 blueberries
1 1/2 cups boiling water
1 (6-ounce) package Jell-O Brand Gelatin, any red flavor
Ice cubes
1 cup cold water
Directions:
1. Using a melon baller or small ice cream scoop, place 2 small scoops (about 2 tablespoons each) of whipped topping into each of 12 dessert dishes for "eyeballs." Place a blueberry in each scoop for the "pupil." Freeze 30 minutes or until firm.
2. Meanwhile, stir boiling water into gelatin in large bowl at least 2 minutes until completely dissolved.
3. Add enough ice to cold water to measure 2 1/2 cups. Add to gelatin, stirring until slightly thickened. Remove any remaining ice.
4. Spoon gelatin into prepared dishes around each eyeball, leaving the top of the eyeballs exposed.
5. Refrigerate 1 1/2 hours or until firm.
Great Substitute:
Substitute 2 (3.25-ounce each) packages Jell-O Brand Gelatin, any red flavor,
for 1 (6-ounce) package gelatin.
Halloween Cookies on a Stick
1 cup (2 sticks) butter or margarine, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 eggs
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup HERSHEY'S
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
About 18 wooden popsicle sticks
Decorating icing
Directions:
1. Heat oven to 350°F. Beat butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar
and vanilla in large bowl on medium speed of mixer until creamy. Add eggs; beat
well. Stir together flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; gradually add to butter
mixture, beating until well blended.
2. Drop dough by scant 1/4 cupfuls onto an ungreased cookie sheet, about 3
inches apart. Shape into balls. Insert wooden stick about halfway into center
of each. Flatten slightly.
3. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until set. Cool 3 minutes; carefully remove from
cookie sheet to wire rack. Cool completely.
4. Decorate as desired with decorating icing. About eighteen 3-1/2-inch
cookies.
Jokes
By
Simon Wu
Why don’t monsters eat clowns?????
Because they taste funny
How does it feel to be kissed by a vampire???
It’s a pain in the neck
Why didn’t the skeleton cross the road?????
It had no guts.
What do you call a monster that eats poison cornflakes?
A cereal killer!
How do you make a skeleton laugh?
Tickle its funny bone!
Professional
Sports
By Andy Chen
Well, welcome back to school, Panthers! Has anyone watched football lately? The Oakland Raiders lost their first two games of the season and they were embarrassing losses, too. The kickoff game of the season was against the San Diego Chargers, which was embarrassing to the players as well as the fans with a score of 0-27,a shutout. The fans were hoping they would redeem themselves on the next game, but the Raiders took another loss against the Baltimore Ravens, with a score of 6-28.
Well, let’s
not talk about them for a while and go to the
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standings in the
The New York Mets finally clinched the NL east division with a victory over the Florida Marlins (4-0) on Monday September 18, 2006.They’re hoping to win the World Series, so they won’t look so bad with the New York Yankees winning the title 26 times against them with only two championship titles.
Presidio Baseball
By Alex Kozakiewicz
Welcome back to school! During the first week of school, baseball tryouts were held. The students that made the team are Ben Kozakiewicz, Gabe Bengoa, Ted Franklin, Kyle Hoo, Ryan Worth, Matt Kalbrosky, Chris Hau, and Andy Glickfeld. Congratulations to all the people who made it, and good luck next year to the people who didn’t make the team.
Most of
the practices will be held at
The remaining games for October were:
Mon, Oct. 2 vs. Horace Mann at Sweeney field
Thur, Oct. 5 vs. Francisco at Garrigan field
Thurs, Oct. 12 vs.
Mon., Oct. 16 vs. Lilienthal at Hennessey field
Playoffs, October 19th at Hennessey (Moscone)
The playoffs were held late October, and the mighty Panthers
beat A.P. Giannini!!! They also played
a totally awesome game this past Friday, Oct. 27! Congratulations,


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