December 2011

Mr. Bass Electrifies Science Classes

Submitted by david.thacker on Tue, 12/06/2011 - 09:04

Have you ever sat outside your house during a thunder storm to watch the lightning? Nikola Tesla invented the famous Tesla coil that creates electricity or lightning to replenish the earth.  In the Tesla coil there are things called capacitors that store electricity. When a switch is flipped, the electricity is released through the machine. In the atmosphere there is a layer called the ‘Ozone Layer’. It protects us from the Sun's harsh rays, without it we could die. Lightning helps restore that ozone layer during a storm. That is why there is always a fresh scent after lightning storms.

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By Kelsie Christensen—Features Editor

Rowdy Beaman: Our Own Michael Phelps

Submitted by david.thacker on Tue, 12/06/2011 - 09:01

Did you know that the 6 foot ninth grader Rowdy Beaman was on Salem Hill’s swim team? Well you do now! He’s been practicing 20 hours a week! Could you do that?

The Lobo Howl got a chance to interview Rowdy and ask him questions about swimming. He started swimming about three years ago, because his dad told him he would be good at it. His dad was correct, because at Rowdy’s first high school meet he broke four records. He broke the 500 free time in 5.31.73 and the 200 free time in 2.06.99. He didn’t know the other times for the other two, but they were the 400 and 200 free relays.

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By Olivia Chriatian

Your Top 5

Submitted by david.thacker on Tue, 12/06/2011 - 09:00

 

For this issue The Lobo Howl decided to do something a little different to mix it up. Instead of asking the students, we thought it would be fun to get the teacher’s answers. We went around and asked twenty random teachers what their favorite Thanksgiving dish is. For some of the teachers they couldn’t decide on one single dish.

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By Olivia Christian

Sneak Peak at Lunch

Submitted by david.thacker on Tue, 12/06/2011 - 08:59

The Lobo Howl had the opportunity to talk to some of our schools lunch staff, and were able to find the inside scoop on our school lunch. When asked what their favorite meals are to serve, they answered rice bowls. Did you know our school serves three different kinds of rice bowls? At lunch they rotate through Sweet and Sour chicken, Mandarin Orange chicken, and Teriyaki chicken. They sometimes will even serve fortune cookies and/or egg rolls to go along with them.

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By Kelsie Christensen—Features Editor

4-H Showcase

Submitted by david.thacker on Tue, 12/06/2011 - 08:58

Our 4H students got to show off all of their hard work at the 4H Showcase, Thursday the 17th. It started at 7 pm and all of the parents were seated for an introduction including the 4H pledge. A few groups from the Shakespeare team performed at the beginning. Then, their students took them to their separate 4H classes—Incredible Edibles, Crafty Critters, All Around Sports, 3D Computer Arts, Lobo Den Games and Creative Calendars—where they did a few different activities.

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By Madeline Stocks—Events Editor

Drama Classes See Fiddler

Submitted by david.thacker on Tue, 12/06/2011 - 08:58

Last Tuesday, November 15, Ms. Holley took students from her drama 1 classes and the Shakespeare team to Salem Hills’ production of Fiddler on the Roof. It was about two hours long and was very well done.

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By Olivia Christian

It’s Time for Basketball

Submitted by david.thacker on Tue, 12/06/2011 - 08:57

Lady Lobos—Did you hear about this years Lobo girl's basketball team? Try-outs have come to an end, and the team has been announced. Your 2011-2012 girls basketball players are: Devri Adams, Haleigh Barber, Rachel Critchfield, Kenzi Hancock, Nicole Hair, Dacia Johnson, Sephra Konchar, Summer Lytle, Sydni Mitchell, Alex Oveson, Sydnie Peterson, and Cheyenne Pratt. These girls have shown an outstanding performance in offensive and defensive positions, shooting, dribbling, and speed.

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By Kelsie Christensen and Trae Bates

Mr. Ferrin Voted Faculty Teacher of the Month for November

Submitted by david.thacker on Tue, 12/06/2011 - 08:54

Congratulations to Mr. Ferrin! He has been awarded Faculty Teacher of the Month for November. There were quite a few amazing nominations sent in for him. Here they are:

“Eric Ferrin is always willing to help with computer issues,”--Brad Dayton

“Eric Ferrin because he runs around solving all our computer issues and still manages to teach his classes,”--Katrina Davenport

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By Janelle Slater—Assistant School News Editor

Patriotic Art Contest Winners

Submitted by david.thacker on Tue, 12/06/2011 - 08:35

Congratulations to this year's Patriotic Art Contest winners. 1st place: Jackson Lundell, 2nd place: Laura Mullins, and 3rd place: Nathan Goodman. They all did a great job and were able to win some money as well. Jackson won $25.00, Laura and Nathan both won $10.00. There were also two honorable mentions, these were by Hailey Boggess and Carol Miner.

Brylee Ivers and Mckenna Davis both said that they were astonished by the amazing work done this year.

Once again congratulations to our winners and we hope that you will all participate in the Patriotic Art Contest next year!

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By Janelle Slater—Assistant School News Editor