October 2016

Windows Into the Workplace: Looking Through the Window of Your Future

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In this day and age, it is getting more and more important to know what one of many career pathways you are going to take. This is the exact reason Mrs. Distefano, 7th grader counselor, decided to set up a Quest Time opportunity in room 404 for students to watch a presentation about a certain career. The presenter is someone who knows lots about the profession, usually being someone who has gone down that certain career pathway. Mrs. Distefeno told us the biggest problem she had was not enough people knowing about it, so hopefully by the end of the article, you’ll consider attending one of the presentations. There’s an infinite number of careers; so there has to be one for you!

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Article by Alex Yoder

The Golf Team!

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This year the Golf team is swinging their way to victory with great technique and amazing skill! Some of these students are pros and have been doing golf for years!

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Article by Emma Biesinger

Melt-in-Your-Mouth Deliciousness

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I hope that by now, based on the title, you have guessed that I am talking about the heavenly, sweet mouth watering thing, chocolate.

Chocolate comes from the cacao tree. It only grows in tropical places. The pods are as big as a butternut squash and they hold 30-50 almond sized beans. The beans have to ferment for 3-5 days. Then they are sorted into cocoa nibs 47% and 53% cocoa liquor. Which is not alcoholic by the way. It is then mixed with vanilla and sugar and lecithin which is basically a fat. Also the average chocolate bar has insect parts in it.

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Article by Eliza Whiting

Lifestyles in Samoa

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I, Anya Keil, have spent most of my childhood roaming the dirt roads of Apia, Samoa. This small island has so many treasure coves of memories for me! I spent a little over 8 years here until I moved to America with my mother to live in Utah. Utah’s where I’ve been for the past 6 years. I have not been back since I was 7 and a half! That’s a long time without seeing your family! Anywho, I am back finally, reporting from my home in Apia!

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Article by Anya Keil

Orchestra is Awesome!

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Orchestra students are getting accustomed to a new teacher, Mr Taylor,  this 2016-17 year. Here are some explanations from the orchestra students themselves.

According to Emma Biesinger, a cellist in 8th grade, there are four Orchestra classes: 1st period is beginner class (those who have no orchestra experience), 2nd period is the seventh grade Master Class, 3rd period is for the 9th grade class, and 4th period is for the 8th graders.

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Article by Eliza Whiting

8th Graders' Tips for 7th Graders

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It’s the 7th graders first year of junior high at SJHS! Wow they’ve grown up so fast, but you 7th graders might be thinking, "how do i survive 7th grade?" Well, some 8th grade students gave some tips on how to survive throughout the year.

Do you have any tips for the 7th graders? 8th grade student Tommy Coronel responded, “Be a good noodle, and earn your star stickers.” “Include everyone even though you don’t know them,” said 8th grader Michelle Pioquinto.

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Article by Angela Lopez

Top Notch Art Kids!

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The works of art that come out of the classroom are fantastic the critics are saying, magnificent and inspiring. What are these art kids doing in art? How about we go find out!

Melanie Lee, a seventh grader, said that she took art because her dad is a artist. “I love drawing animals, but I can't draw people!” she said. She says that art is just a hobby but a fun one!

Anaya Keil, and ninth grader, she says that she took art because she had done art every year than this and she wanted to keep going. She likes to draw people;  she wants to be a interior designer.

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Article by Scout Benson

Shakespeare at SJHS

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Have you ever wondered what Shakespeare is? The Shakespeare students at SJHS are doing a play for the school. Most people wonder why we even have Shakespeare? It's all about understanding the language of it! Shakespeare all started in the year of 1564 when a guy named William Shakespeare happened.

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Article by Hailey Gabbitas