WJHS PRESS

ISSUE NO.12
Early Winter: 2018
Always Free


Left to Right:

Bottom: Owen Clarke, Grady Roy

Center: Adrianna Clough, Catie Kaszubinski, Savannah Ratliff, Haley Ross
Top: Precious Nickless, Skye Randall
Missing: Tabitha Boudle, Emma Readio
 Contents:

Pg 1. Sentry Hill Overview: Adrianna Clough

Our 8th grade trip to Sentry Hill for senior interviews Pg. 2

Pg 2. Avita: Catie Kaszubinski

What it is like and duties performed there.

Pg 3. Events

Pg 3. Don't Pretend to be Someone You’re Not: Adrianna Clough

“Do the things you love, be yourself, and don’t let anyone
change you.”

Pg 4. Movie Reviews: Grady Roy
Coldplay: A Head Full Of Dreams The Grinch The Shining

Pg 5. Must-Reads: Haley Ross, Catie Kaszubinski

Books to read

Pg 6, 7, 8: Horoscope and Zodiac: Savannah Ratliff

Your zodiac sign and personality based on your birthday!

Pg 10, 11. Don’t Pretend to be Someone You’re Not: Adrianna

Clough

Staff

Haley Ross: Editor in Chief

Savannah Ratliff: Editor in Chief

Precious Nickless: Writer

Owen Clarke: Writer

Adrianna Clough: Writer

Catie Kaszubinski: Writer

Grady Roy: Writer
Advisors: Ms. Yeomelakis & Ms. Esch
 Smart Water

We would like to file a complaint to Smart Water. Their
water is apparently completely rid of all its components apart
from hydrogen and oxygen. Smart water is actually tap water
that has been vapor-distilled. Their company adds the extra
ingredients which are potassium bicarbonate, calcium chloride,
and magnesium chloride. In the company video they clearly state
 they add “ electrolytes for crisp taste”. These electrolytes which
are added do not have the ‘Gatorade effect’.
With added sugars and unnecessary chemical additions,
Smart Water isn’t as healthy as you think. By adding unnecessary
chemicals and others they are causing osteoporosis, diabetes,
tooth decay and heart disease….looks like their water isn't so
smart after all, especially when they’re saying tap water is just
stuff from the ground.
In their recent bottle design the label states, “if you like
that stuff that comes from the ground..” we are currently learning
about Hydrologic Water Terminology in our science class and
calling tap water “stuff” makes their company sound like
complete imbeciles. Their company is producing their water for
around ¢1 per gallon when we have to buy a case of smart water
for over seven dollars and a single bottle for two- three dollars.
This is why we should not drink too much Smart Water because
they do not sell the freshest water, not even close to the freshest.
Although, it is your choice. (columns)
Catie Kaszubinski -
7th Graders
 MOVIE’S YOU GOTTA SEE

OLD-SCHOOl 


REVIEW (2018)
(2018)
Directed by - Yarrow Cheney,
Directed by - Scott Mosier
Mat Whitecross Starring - Benedict
Starring - Chris Martin, Jonny Cumberbatch, Rashida Jones,
Buckland, Guy Berryman, Will
Champion
(1980) Kenan Thompson

The third Grinch film in 50

A nice return to old-school Directed by - years. Made by the same
rock-umentaries. Whitecross Stanley Kubrick studio who made
delivers a great tour of the Starring - Jack
Despicable Me. On the
band’s twenty-year history. Nicholson, Shelley
Duvall, Scatman outside, the film feels like a
Though the film dosen’t
Crothers cash grab, when in reality.
follow a conventianal
It’s an okay animated film.
documentary structure, it An amazing piece Don’t worry, it could have
still allows for a great ride. of classic horror. been worse. 6/10
(Maybe it’s because I’m Kubrick’s cast
biased.) 8/10 delivers
outstanding
performances.
What everyone
says is true, it is as
good as everyone
says. 8/10

COMING SOON: GODZILLA KING OF THE MONSTERS

 Sentry Hill

At Sentry Hill, many students interviewed a senior citizen. Some people

had trouble because they interviewed someone who was memory
impaired. Some people got very good answers that they will then turn
into personal narratives about the senior that they interviewed. This
was a great experience and we all really learned a lot from the
wonderful stories that were shared by the seniors.
 Avita

Is helping others your thing? If you feel that way then Avita will
be the place for you. When I am there there is an amazing feeling that
comes over me when I enter through the doors.
At Avita, you would help serve the food for the residents. First,
you serve the drinks. Then you serve the soup or the salad. In that
time you can have a conversation with the residents. Once the
residents are all done with the soup or salad you serve the main
course. After that there is dessert. Once all the dessert is all gone it is
time to leave.
You may think you are doing something small, but you are
making someone's day just being there.

-Catie Kaszubinski
 Must Reads:
I Will Always Write Back
By Caitlin Alfifirenka and Martin Ganda

A true story about an American girl names Caitlin

Alifirenka and a boy named Martin Ganda from
Zimbabwe. And one letter that changed their lives
forever.
It started as a school assignment that paired 2 people
up from different parts of the world to write letters to
each other.
It was like a school assignment. After a couple of
letters, however, Martin and Caitlin became close
friends and it was no longer an assignment.  After a
couple of letters, Martin’s school could no longer pay
for the stamps. Would they ever meet? Will Martin get money to write more letters to
Caitlin? Find out In the book I will always write back.
-Catie

Mosquitoland
By David Arnold

After the sudden collapse of her family, Mary Iris Malone,

(AKA “Mim”), is dragged from her home in northern Ohio
to the “wastelands” of Mississippi, where she lives with
her father and stepmother. Meanwhile, she learns her
mother is sick back in Cleveland and decides to make the
journey to see her once more. Mim’s journey is as
hilarious as it is heartwarming with plenty of interesting
characters to keep you entertained. Another bonus is that
is it a fairly quick read. If you’re looking for an action
packed, heartwarming funny, go with Mosquitoland!

-Haley
The Hate U Give
By Angie Thomas

Now a motion picture, The Hate U Give follows

the life of 16 year old Starr Carter. She is drawn
to Civil Rights Activism after she witnesses the
police shooting of a childhood friend. As the
media portrays her now dead friends in an false
light, Starr acts as a anonymous witness. Now,
Starr struggles to hide her involvement in
activism from her friends, and try to make important choices that
could change her life.

-Haley

The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie

By Alan Bradley

If you enjoy mystery novels, than this is the one for you. In the
summer of 1950, and 11 year old girl with a passion for
chemistry is intrigued by a series of peculiar events. A dead bird
is found on her doorstep with a postage stamp pinned to its beak,
then hours later, she finds a man in her cucumber patch and
watches him take his last breath. Excited and curious, She takes
it upon herself to investigate and determine the cause of the
man’s death. The perfect mix of suspense, action, and humor, The
Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie is a suspenseful read that will
make you never want to put it down.

-Haley

Cancer
Taurus Gemini Jun 21-Jul 22
Apr 20-May 20 May 21-Jun 20
Aries You take pleasure in
The typical Outgoing, chatty, and family and are caring
Mar 2 -Apr 19
Taurus enjoys curious are just a few and sensitive to
the good things of the words describing others. At times you
Aries is the first
in life and is not a Gemini. Fun loving, are emotional but you
Zodiac sign, so it’s
afraid to bright, and quick- are respected for
fitting you see
indulge. witted, Gemini’s are being open and
yourself as a
Creative and always the life of the honest about how
leader. You are
calm are your party. you feel.
energetic and
charming, ready common traits
for any challenge Symbol: Crab
Symbol: Bull Symbol: Twins Element: Water
life throws at you
Element: Earth Element: Air Planet: Moon
Planet: Venus Planet: Mercury Color: Silver
Symbol: Ram
Color: Green Color: Yellow
Element: Fire
Planet: Mars
Color: Red

Virgo Libra Scorpio

Leo Aug 23-Sep 22 Sep 23-Oct 22 Oct 23-Nov 21
Jul 23-Aug 22
Your attention to You prefer not to be You are extremely
You love being detail can be alone and enjoy serious and to the
the center of confused with other’s company. point. You are not
attention and criticality, but it You are skilled in afraid to ask big
making a strong serves you well in cooperation and questions and are
impression. You helping others. have great social curious about the
are enthusiastic You work for the skills. You are a answers. Your keen
and pleasant to greater good and team player and sense of intuition aids
be around. are happy to do enjoy partnerships. you in your
so. investigations.
Symbol: Lion Symbol: Scales
Element: Fire Symbol: Virgo Element: Air Symbol: Scorpion
Planet: Sun Element: Earth Planet: Venus Element: Water
Color: Violet Planet: Mercury Color: Pink Planet: Mars
Color: Tan Color: Black
 Sagittarius Capricorn Aquarius Pisces
Nov 22-Dec 21 Dec 22-Jan 19 Jan 20-Feb 18 Feb 19-Mar 20

Adventurous and Ambitious, Eager to make the Because you are

free spirited, you determined, and world better, you the last zodiac
are always ready hardworking are always have ideas sign, you carry
to embark on a all words that on how things can many of the former
new adventure. describe be improved. You personalities, but
Not just a literal Capricorns. With make friends you hide them. You
adventure, but your can-do quickly and people are selfless and
also a mental attitude, you’ll are drawn to your commonly feel the
one. You seek succeed and go personality. burdens of others
knowledge and places in life! on top of your
the answer to Symbol: Water own. You are a
life’s big Symbol: Goat Bearer dreamer and
questions. Element: Earth Element: Air highly imaginative
Planet: Saturn Planet: Saturn
Symbol: Archer Color: Brown Color: Light Green Symbol: Pair of Fish
Element: Fire Element: Water
Planet: Jupiter Planet: Neptune
Color: Navy Blue Color: Purple
 December Horoscope
This month all those born under the zodiac of Sagittarius
might find that they are feeling more generous than usual
they may also find that they might be one step closer to
reaching their goals. However, they must try to avoid being
inpatient and must think before they speak as it might get
them into some trouble.
While this month is the month of Sagittarius other zodiac
signs may have their moments to shine

During the first week or so of December, members of Virgo,

Libra, and Scorpio may find that a few opportunities may
present themselves to them that they may or may not take.
Keep an eye out Virgo, Libra, and Scorpio.

On the sixth through the fourteenth, Capricorn, Aquarius,

and Pisces will see that they are finding their school work
easier to do. Sadly, it won't last forever.

The sixteenth through the twenty-first is Aries, Taurus, and

Gemini's turn to shine they may find that they are doing
better in sports or other physical activities.

The twenty-second through the twenty-sixth is Cancer and

Leo's time to show their great compassion and leadership
skills they will feel the need to help others along the right
path.

From the twenty-seventh through the rest of the month

Virgo and Libra will once more get to show off their skills to
their peers.
 Don't Pretend to be Someone You’re Not
Adrianna Clough
I knew I wasn’t
popular, I knew
people thought I
was weird. I also
knew that nobody
respected me, but I
respected myself.
When I was in 6th
grade I had trouble
being myself, and I
also had trouble
making friends. I had one
best friend and we got in a
big fight and did not talk
for a long time. At lunch, I
would sit with a group of
people that said they were
my friends but always
made fun of me. They said
they were joking but I told
them it upset me. They
kept doing it but I
pretended I didn’t care
because I just wanted to
be friends with the “cool
kids”.


I was losing friends
and everyone was
making fun of me for
trying to be someone
I really was not. I
always got made fun
of for liking people
and everyone
thought I liked them
for attention but I
really did like them. I
I once tried to “fit in” was sick of getting made
by wearing heavy fun of. I would try to talk
makeup and dressing to adults about it but
up just so I could be nobody would do anything
cool. I was not trying about it. Every time I
to be myself and I just would go to school I also
wanted to be like had trouble doing my work
other people instead and focusing. I would
of being who I really always forget to do my
want to be. I would homework and I always
always be mean to tried to make up an excuse
people cause I but it would never work so
thought it was cool I had really bad grades
and that I would have and I wasn't doing
more friends if I was anything to help them.
The only thing I was good
at was science and that
was even hard sometimes.
I always listened to music
I had trouble saying the “Confidence isn’t walking into a room
right things. Every time thinking you're better than everyone, it’s
I got in a fight with my walking in and not having to compare
friends I would say stuff yourself to anyone at all.”   This quote on the
like “ I hate you “ and power of positivity was an announcement at
“I’m glad you’re mad at my school! This is such a true statement
me so I don't have to because you don’t have to be better than your
deal with you anymore.” peers; you have to be yourself. Do the things
It didn’t help that I had you love be yourself, and don’t let anyone
very little friends at the change you.- by Andrianna Clough
time. I still have trouble
communicating and
saying the wrong thing
when I get into fights
with my friends, but we
always seem to get over
it. I also now do my
work and pay attention
sometimes.
I believe that you need
to have self-respect for
yourself and others
need to respect you. You
don’t have to pretend to
be somebody you’re not.
If you’re not the person
you want to be then
you’re going to pretend
to do sports and
activities you don’t like
just so you can have
friends.