Issue 3 November 26, 2014

Would you climb the highest mountain in the world? Macy Walters did!
By Kyle Ivacic and Maelyn Pitsenbarger
WMS student, Macy Walters,
climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro in Africa to
help find a cure for Eosinophilic
Esophagitis! It is a disease that
doesnt allow you to eat some foods.
The symptoms include heartburn,
nausea, and throat swelling. So far
she has raised over $98,000 to help
find a cure! She climbed the
mountain because she, too, has
Eosinophilic Esophagitis. It took her 5
This is Mt.Kilimanjaro in Africa
days to get to the top and 1
days to get down. She was in Africa
for 2 weeks with a large group of
supporters. She stated It was very
hot in the day and very cold at night.
Also, It got past -20 degrees at
night!
Did you know that you do not
need oxygen to climb Mt.
This is Macy, and her support group
Kilimanjaro? Well you dont, but you
are very close to the altitude level
where you need oxygen. It is almost
20,000 feet high! Mt. Kilimanjaro is not
only the highest mountain in Africa
but in the world! Macy said, I am
planning to climb the mountain again
very soon. Also, I am planning to go
to Everest Base Camp when I am
about 17 years old.
Wheeler is so proud of student, Macy Walters, for making the climb!
Thanksgiving Traditions ~ Wheeler Teachers

Ms. Brodnick: We typically have turkey, lots of apple and pumpkin pie, stuffing,and mashed potatoes. I
love the apple pie though. That is my favorite. I will eat that for days after for almost every meal!!
Ms. Rainbolt: Ill be spending Thanksgiving with my parents, puppy, and a few friends.
Ms. Lin said, I like spending it with my fam bam and eating every 30 minutes, specifically wild pig and
Chinese duck. I also dress up as a pilgrim.
Mr. Abe: We no eat any traditional kine stuff cause no mo Thanksgiving in Japan. What
we do is my madda picks us up one package from somewhere dat has all da kine regula
stuff inside like turkey, potatoes, and my favorite pumpkin pie! So ono!

Hawaiis Catastrophic Volcano!

By: Jofimia Weilbacher and Frank Cuevas

Residents have been evacuated because the lava flow on the volcano Kilauea on the
big island seems to still be moving ever since June 27, 2014. Hawaiis governors are
trying do something about it, but the lava is unstoppable. Nothing can stop the lava from
flowing! It is too dangerous and lava cannot be controlled. Many houses were burned and
the flow continues to the town of Pahoa. On November 17th, 2014, the lava flow finally
reached Pahoa village. Officials closed Pahoa village road, Apaa Street, and Post office
road is closed temporarily closed until the lava flow stops. The new lava breakouts in the
lava tube move down hills towards other streets in Pahoa. Until the lava flow stops in
Pahoa, its best to stay away.

Drug Free

By: Edyn Fairchild

Mr. Justin
holds a drug
free ribbon
that was
given out to
students
during the
drug free
campaign.

Our school has recently been raising

awareness about many things, including being
drug free. But why bother?Whats wrong with
doing drugs? Well, there is actually a lot.
First of all, drugs (Not including medicine)
are very unhealthy for you. Drugs give you a
larger chance of having lung cancer, rotten
teeth, and hair loss. Also, Drugs are really
bad for your brain. While on drugs people
lose their memory, feel depression, and have
nightmares and/or hallucinations. Also, they
are often not aware of their actions. Drugs
can cause unfixable damage to brain cells.
Lastly, drugs are addicting. People often
think that they are strong enough and will not
become attached to drugs. But little do they
know, it is very hard to stop. It is possible,
but it is a very large challenge. Drugs will
cause severe damage. Some students here
have pledged to be drug free. When you are
drug free, your opportunity to live a
physically healthy and emotionally healthy
increase. Illegal drug use also increase one's
risk for jail time as well. Drug use may strip
your confidence, your ability to make sober
choices, and may end your life early, says
ASACS Counselor, Mr. Justin. Its not too

late for you to make the pledge!

Thanksgiving Football Games

What Game
Are YOU
Watching?
Im watching the Cowboys vs the Eagles. I
think it could go either way because theyre
both having good seasons. Although, I
want the cowboys to win- duh. - Chloe
Campbell, 7th Grade

Bears

Eagles

Seahawks

vs Lions

at 7:30 AM

vs Cowboys

at 11:30 AM

vs 49ers

at 3:30 PM

By Cece Fenton
What games
Im watching the Seahawks vs the
49ers. The Seahawks are going to win
because they have the best defense in
the whole NFL. - Fayed Troy, 7th
Grade.

are WMS
students excited for?
Bears vs Lions
Cowboys vs
Eagles
Seahawks vs
49ers
None
By Cece
Fenton

PIE CHART FULL OF PIES!

Wheeler Middle School students were asked:

What is your favorite pie?

By: Kaleem Fredericks and Georden Rogers

Why does Turkey Makes You Tired?

By Alex Albrecht
Have you ever felt tired after eating turkey on
Thanksgiving? Well, the culprit could be
Tryptophan. Tryptophan is an amino acid with
a documented sleeping effect. It can be
metabolized into serotonin and melatonin,
which are neurotransmitters that give one a
calming effect and help you in sleep. Usually
for tryptophan to work though, you need to eat
turkey on an empty stomach. Tryptophan also
isnt found in just turkey, its also found in
chicken, pork, and cheese. So the next time you
feel tired after eating these foods, you will
know that tryptophan caused it!

Spartan Corner
I could stay up all night,
but I dont think that Ill be
able to survive with a lot of
people at the mall because
I dont like when people
surround me, explains
Aliya Ziesmer.

Ill be going Black

Friday shopping .The
reason is that this is the
day where everything is
on sale and I could take
advantage of the sales.
says Gabby Pino.
Do you think that
you will be able to
survive Black
Friday?

Did you know that the

average amount of money
spent on black friday
weekend is $52 billion?

Will you be
going Black Friday
shopping?

By: Taniya Robinson

GIVE THANKS! Created By: Kiara Dixon

America
Celebrate
Cider
Cornucopia
Fall

Family
Feast
Giving
Gobble
Ham

Holiday
Indians
Thanks
Turkey
Pie

Dear Spartan,
What if your friend is mad at you when you
were just making a joke? Will she forgive me?
Sincerely,
Foot in Mouth
Dear Foot in Mouth,
Well, depends how much you two trust each
other. If youve only known them for a month or if
you have known them longer. Also what kind of
joke is it? If you believe it may have offended
them, then THEY HAVE EVERY RIGHT TO BE
UPSET! The best thing you could do is to
apologize.
Sincerely,
Spartan

Q:Who is not
Hungry on
Thanksgiving?
A:The turkey
because he is
already stuffed!

By: Bryan Rosado