The Trojan Rumble
Stop, Drop, and Read The Rumble
December 12, 2018
Volume 1, Issue 5
“Other Assigned Duties” Aabha Mantri Plenty of people can agree that teachers play a significant role in the life of a student. They are a source of guidance and motivation. During high school especially, students need a mentor by their side to help them when they are making decisions or going through hard times. When teachers sign their contract, they not only agree to teach their content areas but also to perform "other assigned duties." Those other duties include things such as being a coach, conducting meetings, and organizing events. They can additionally include supporting a food pantry so that kids can have food and giving up time with their own children so that others know that there is someone who cares for them. However, it also includes attending funerals of past students. None so recent as last week, when our campus entered a state of mourning for one of our own. The teachers and faculty members at Northeast Lauderdale High have always been there to support students. They make sure students understand lessons and also make them feel comfortable in the learning environment. They also make sure students know that there is always someone there for assistance and guidance. In the light of recent events at this school, we need to come together and support one another. The passing of David Gowdy and Hunter Garrett has significantly affected both students and teachers on campus and in the community. This is when teachers must implement their "other assigned duties". They help students cope with the losses and help them slowly recover, while also processing their own emotions and grief. Northeast has always had a family environment, and it is during this time where we lean on each other and support those around us.
Overcoming Test Anxiety
Final Words for 2018
Veshal Konnar A message from Mr. Moore: Have you ever walked into class after a night of studying, completely As we look back on the first semester of this school year, we have seen confident in yourself that you’re about to ace the exam, but as you stare some exciting things take place. The football team under a new head at the test, your mind goes completely blank? The simple diagnosis is coach had a great season which propelled us into the playoffs, the test anxiety. Test anxiety is a psychological condition in which people CyberPatriot team is still setting the standard and reaching new heights, experience extreme distress and anxiety in testing situations. Reasons the basketball teams are starting stellar seasons, and the soccer teams are for test anxiety include: fear of failure, lack of preparation, and poor test off to a great start and looking good. history. Fear of failure is self explanatory—the test taker is afraid of an We introduced our 9th and 10th grade classes to the ACT and started a upsetting score. Lack of preparation simply means that the test taker is trend for preparing early for it. We had more students take the October unprepared for the exam. Poor test history is a bad experience during a administration of the ACT than we have ever had before. The 12th past exam that reflects on the test taker. The first way to conquer test graders prepped early for ACT WorkKeys and we saw that in October. anxiety is to be prepared. Study for your tests and exams over a period It’s been a busy time! I hope you have had a great first semester, all in of time, and don’t cram information the night before. Next, get a good all, it has flown by and we are ready for Christmas break. I hope you night’s rest. Studies show 8 to 10 hours of sleep boost students’ have a wonderful holiday and in January, I know you will return ready to confidence, and as a result, improves test scores for the students. During do your part in making Northeast Lauderdale High School a great place the test, the most important thing to remember is: Don’t panic! A to be. relaxed state-of-mind allows you to concentrate on the test, instead of 2018 Christmas Trends the stress you are experiencing. Ways to stay relaxed include: don’t think about the fear, positively reinforce you and your answers -iPhone X -Sherpa jacket (acknowledge that you have, and will continue, to do your best), and -Apple Watch -Game system take slow, deep breaths if you feel anxious. Next time you are taking the -Air Pods -Money ACT, classroom exams/tests, and state tests, remember these tips to help -Jordans -Puffer jacket beat any anxiety that may come your way!
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Baseball and Breakfast Madison Moore On December 8, the Trojan Baseball team held their annual Breakfast with Santa. Many supporters from the community came out and enjoyed pancakes and waffles with family. There were also many activities for the little ones such as coloring, writing letters to Santa, making reindeer food, and pictures with Santa. Breakfast with Santa is one of the baseball team’s biggest annual fundraisers. The Trojan Baseball team is looking forward to a great season and would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Ready to Rumble Lexie Henderson Winter sports are off to a great start. Our Trojan cheerleaders placed 3rd out of 7 teams in the Dixie competition on December 2nd. They will compete for their 6th consecutive state championship on December 15th in Jackson. Basketball is off to a great start. Our boys are 7-2 and the girls are 8-2. They have an upcoming game on December 15th against Bay Springs at home. Trojan soccer has an upcoming game on December 13th at home against Northeast Jones. The boys are 7-3-2 and the girls are 5-6.
We would like to thank you for your continuous support for The Trojan Rumble, and the newspaper staff is thrilled to see what 2019 brings for Northeast High School. The Trojan Rumble staff wants to wish all of our students and staff a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We cannot wait to see you back in 2019!
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Spreading Hope, Giving Joy Daneel Konnar Christmas trees, Santa Claus, and presents are all well and good. The celebrations take place everywhere around the world: From schools to corporate offices to homes, Christmas is a holiday where family members, students, and co-workers all come together. With different ethnicities and cultural backgrounds globally, the tradition is rather different from what the United States experiences. The Jewish tradition (Hanukkah) involves lighting 7 candles after Christmas day. Families traditionally light the candle, discuss the importance of the candle, and telling a short folktale about the candle. Catholics enjoy attending mass as a family and participating in a small volunteer/community service project. Katherine Craig, Northeast High School’s athletic trainer, says her family traditions with Christmas are something she loves participating in during the holiday season. “Normally, we have more traditions on Christmas eve. We always bake sugar cookies and decorate them and order pizza. We usually read the Christmas story and gather at my mom’s house. Also, I always like Christmas decorations. I am a big Christmas ornament collector, so that definitely contributes to my liking of Christmas decorations and the holiday spirit.” The holiday season is the best time to come together with family and celebrate all the traditional festivities. With Christmas break and the New Year ahead, we hope our Trojan Family enjoys their break and holiday season. We’ll see you back in January!
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Baby It’s Cold Outside! Should students wear any type of jacket? Jayla Smith Any Jacket: Students should be allowed to wear any color jacket due to colorful jackets sometimes being cheaper than school colored jackets. With a jacket policy, students can not express themselves or wear brands they support. With the jacket policy, students can only wear jackets with logos less than 2 inches. Why should it matter if a student has an 8 inch Nike or 2 inch Under Armour sign? It should not. Students should be allowed to wear the preferred jacket of their choice. School Policy Jackets: Students should have to wear school policy jackets because this maintains order. Another reason students should have to wear school policy jackets is because without a policy, some students will wear inappropriate jackets or distracting bright colored jackets. Students might even start a fight if somebody is wearing a jacket with a sports team or college they do not like. With the jacket policy, all students are alike and there is not a reason to start a conflict.
Political Question Jaden Dominy Should citizens be made to take some form of intelligence or general knowledge test before being allowed to vote?
Students Set Goals for 2019 Jayla Smith With 2018 coming to an end, students and teachers have learned lessons and made mistakes. Some of these lessons do not have to do with education but will help the students and teachers in many ways for the rest of their life. As 2018 is ending and students and teachers prepare for the new year, we’ve decided to ask students and teachers around campus what their goals are for 2019. Here are their responses: > Aaliyah McCallum’s goal is to enjoy her > Charity Hinton’s goal is to exercise junior year and roll into her senior year. more. > Jayla Smith’s goals are to continue > Kennedi Jimison’s goal is to better working on her patience, stop herself. procrastinating so much, go to bed earlier, > Tmo Marsh’s goal is to get promoted to find a skin care routine, and to learn how to the 11th grade. > Britney Well’s goal is to become a better do hair and makeup. > Justin Tisdale’s goal is to continue living person. > Asia Avery’s goals are to surround herself life to the fullest. > Nesha Moss’s goal is to graduate with with people who have the same high expectations as her and to prepare herself for honors. > Jimmyia Smith’s goals are to be happy her last year of high school. and successful, win a ring with the > Mackenzie Britt’s goal is to focus on basketball team, graduate with high honors, what’s important in her life. get a job, and have a great first semester in > Morgan Dubose’s goal is to get her college. priorities straight. > Mrs. Allyson Wells’s goals are to > Landry Jones’s goal is to do everything correctly so she can graduate in 2020 and get practice more patience with her personal children and with her students. away from high school.
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A quick reminder: When campus classes resume on January 9th, 2019, please remember class schedules will have changed. If you do not know your schedule, please stop by the office and the staff will be glad to print your schedule out.
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Science Ambassador Scholarship Foot Locker Scholar Athletes Caroline Kercheval Final Fantasy Fan Scholarship For all high school students, it is time to start thinking Thiel Fellowship about college! College can tend to be very expensive, CrossLites Scholarship so it is very important to begin thinking about Very Important Person Scholarship scholarships. Many scholarships come from ACT Imagine America Scholarships scores and GPA, so it is vital to work hard in both of Harris Poll Scholarship these areas. Stay on the lookout for registration dates Scholar Points Scholarship for the ACT, and if you have any questions, please Overachievers Student Grant ask Mrs. Kalla. Many scholarships also vary MIT THINK Scholars Program depending on the major and career choice you plan on going into during college. Mrs. Kalla sends out GE Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program emails to seniors often about many different Ron Brown Scholarships Program scholarship opportunities. There are 15 upcoming NASA Scholarship scholarships that you can apply for. They will be United States JCI Foundation listed, but for more information, please check your Scholarships emails.
