Angels, Outer Space and Parrots–What do these things have in common?

By John S.

City of Angels (PG-13)

In City of Angels, a story of romance and desire starring Academy Award-winner NICHOLAS CAGE and two-time Golden Globe-nominee MEG RYAN, two souls, one mortal and one angel, must struggle with their willingness - and finally, their need -- to sacrifice everything for the sake of love. Nicholas Cage plays Seth, a restless angel on duty in Los Angeles, who encounters Dr. Maggie Rice (Meg Ryan), a heart surgeon whose sense of control is deeply shaken by losing a patient on her table for no apparent reason. Although Seth is there to aid the dying man, he is immediately drawn to Maggie and wants to help her overcome her problem. In the process, he falls in love with her and longs for the sensory world he has observed but never experienced. Finally, despite its risks, Seth takes the unusual step of becoming visible to Maggie, changing from an abstract spirit to a mysterious stranger. Maggie is intrigued and captivated by Seth, but as their passion for each other deepens, she questions the sanity of loving this perfect man with no past, a man who challenges her most closely held beliefs about the place of faith in her life. Maggie becomes confused, frightened, angry and bewildered by her vulnerability to Seth - but beyond all of those emotions, she falls more deeply in love with him than she ever believed possible.

Lost in Space (PG-13)

The 60's TV series has been somewhat altered into a 90's sci-fi "blockbuster". The Robinsons, Don West, Dr. Smith, and yes, Robot. The crew of the Jupiter2 is overwhelmed in a bombardment of special effects and mayhem. The evil doings of Dr, Smith gets them all into trouble. The only way to save them selves was by getting themselves lost in space. Once again they get into trouble and it's up Professor Robinson to save the day.

Paulie (PG)

The story of Paulie, the lovable but straightforward parrot, begins when he is a mere baby. Raised by a little girl named Marie (Hallie Kate Eisenberg), Paulie succeeds in helping his young owner overcome a painful stutter. But in the process, Paulie himself develops an uncontrollable gift of chatter. In a cruel twist, Marie's parents decide that their daughter is getting too attached to the bird and send him away. Undeterred and determined to return to his owner, the loyal Paulie sets out on a quest to find Marie. On his adventure, Paulie has some interesting encounters with people who discover his vocal gift and try to abuse it for their own means. He also falls in love; a street vendor named Ignacio (Cheech Marin) owns a beautiful singing parrot that catches Paulie's eye. I haven't seen this movie yet, but I have a feeling that its for the birds.

Nightmare Creatures

By Bob K.

Nightmare Creatures is set in London, England in 1834. Adam Crowly, once a respected scientist, is now the leader of the Brotherhood of the Hecate. He has discovered the keys to people's deepest fears, and using this dangerous knowledge, he has created an evil race of "Supermen" to take over the world for him. Nightmare Creatures is a great fighting game. It includes strategy as well as the normal action, and it gives the player a number of choices in fighting the evil creatures.

Overall Rating: 10

Graphics: 9

Sound: 10

Play Control: 8

Gameplay: 9

Fun Factor: 10

S.R.P. around $45

# of players: 1

Difficulty: adjustable

A fond Adieu

By Christa M.

It’s almost over, almost through,

I s’pose I should feel somewhat blue.

Guess what? That feeling has been delayed,

I’m thrilled to be finishing sixth grade!

I must admit I’m a little sad,

and I’ll miss some teachers that I had.

But overall, I feel sublime

and there is a reason for this rhyme.

I’d like to bid a fond adieu,

To all you eighth graders, yes, that means you.

Just think, you’ll be leaving Peacock’s friendly halls,

For the sights of Lake Park’s dungeon-like walls.

I know it seems frightening,

It does to me, too.

Hey, look at it this way,

it’s something new.

Don’t worry, you’ll make it,

You made it through here.

And as adults always say,

You have nothing to fear....

So I wish you the best,

good luck, toodle loo,

And maybe I’ll see you in 2002!

City of Angels delivers an important earthly message

By Brittany B.

The City of Angels was shot in Los Angeles, (the city of angels) it all makes sense. Nicholas Cage portrays "Seth" the angel. Meg Ryan is "Maggie" an over worked surgeon. Setting: Los Angeles, present day. Maggie and Seth meet as Maggie is trying desperately to save a patient from dying on her table. "Seth" is there to take the patient to heaven. Somehow, they fall in love.

Because of the amazing screenplay written by Dana Stevens, the characters have so much meaning and life that they move you from humor to tears. Despite the eerie cast of angels dressed in all black, the special effects were boring. But deep down, beneath the angels walking along skyscrapers, and in unexpected places, a story of love survives. City of Angels can definitely be labeled, "a chick-flick," I'm sorry to say.

The angels are everywhere, and one of the many unexpected places is a huge library. Yes, Angels read too. What do you think they do with all their "free" time? The angels are pretty surprising. They have supernatural powers. They can read people's minds, calm people down without the people seeing them, and they learn quite a lot from the human race.

The end of the movie is romantic, and heartwarming, in an unusual way. It's sort of telling the audience to enjoy what time we have on earth, and you can find love in unexpected places, and in unexpected people. City of Angels was rated PG-13, and was very powerful. I would give this moving cast, and beautifully written story two thumbs up. After seeing City of Angels, it is kind of hard not to believe in angels, which I think was the movie's point.

Top-Ten All-Time Metal Songs

by Nick A.

# Song Group Album

1. War Pigs Black Sabbath The Ozman Commeth

2. Back on Earth Ozzy The Ozman Commeth

3. Devils Dance Metallica Reload

4. The Unforgiven II Metallica Reload

5. Where the Wild Things Are Metallica Reload

6. Carpe Diem Baby Metallica Reload

7. The Memory Remains Metallica Reload

8. Black Sabbath Black Sabbath The Ozman Commeth

9. Fixxer Metallica Reload

10. Vortex Megadeath Criptic Writings

Alternative Top Ten

By Kurt M.

Cinderella

Anonymous

The moon shining brightly.

The words that you say.

in my arms held tightly,

How we will forever stay.

A reply with a kiss

To a tease in your eye.

Cupid's arrow didn't miss

And he rests with a sigh.

We are walking by the river,

Moonlight dancing on the stream,

Holding hands forever,

Or that is how it may seem.

A clock overpowers

In the dark sky where seen.

The huge stone tower

Strikes out the time like a beam.

Suddenly you go

But a slipper you leave

So that I may know

Of how our lives soon will weave.

Without you by me

I cannot feel.

I wish you to see

How without you I feel.

A search is sent out.

I can't eat a meal.

Until you are found

My heart will not heal.

Who is this I find

Smelling a rose?

I listen to her voice,

The sweet sound of a doe's.

But I do not know

You are the true love of mine

Till you try on the shoe,

And I see it fits fine.

You and I are two now.

We will never be apart.

Was it magic I found you,

Or a thanks of the heart?

Goodbye Everyone!

By Bobby B.

Through the past years at Peacock Jr. High

I’ve had many good times

Believe it or not that is no lie

Although I’ve been quite obnoxious in the past

Especially in Mr. Martin’s class

I’ve changed a little, deep within the core

Living, learning in Peacock's door

In those doors I’ve grown very smart,

But now my core will break

For you see, what I mean is my heart.

I have gotten detentions, bats, and taps galore

Yet it’s funny, I kept getting more

Now, I’m glad I had these

In which I know I did earn

And I thank the teachers for having some concern

This poem will not be officially done

With out saying goodbye everyone.

GOODBYE EVERYONE!

Mirror

By Amber S.

A piece of glass faces space,

A whole new world in my face.

As the sunlight slips through my fingers,

In my mind it will linger.?

I cross through the shadows,

With not a speck of light to help me by,

As a tree shudders with a sigh

A sharp wind takes my hair,

In the shadows I do stare.

I lift my face to the sky,

A cloud breaks as I cry.

Trembling as I continue on,

Traveling into the dawn.

Reaching for my journey's end,

The sun begins to rise again.

I step away from the glass,

Hoping that the sun will last.

Glancing back at the glass,

All I see is the glass.

Once You Look, You Will See

Anonymous

On the shore

The wave will break.

I wish for more,

But will not take.

The water washes over the ground.

A wave to hit is surely bound.

I take a step in your heart,

Like shooting an arrow in the dark.

You hope and pray to hit the target,

But you miss and do not mark it.

Walking along the horizon.

Standing by the sea.

Where ever and when ever,

You will always be with me.

In a step towards danger,

On a special day,

In a mood of anger,

By a tropic bay.

Then one day

When far away

You will stop and see,

That the angel on your shoulder

Is the friend you found in me.

K.C. and Friends

By Kurt M.

As I look forward to another year,

I can see the past in my tear.

Why it is there, I do not know,

But probably because I will miss it so.

So many friends, so many times,

All as priceless as a handful of dimes.

So many times, up and down,

I won’t leave the friends I have found.

Basketball, Cinderella and Band,

All of which played to my hand.

From Nirvana buddies to a very special radio,

I will always keep music in my heart; I don’t want to go.

And in the end, none will matter,

But I can see past the ladder.

I will remember this year

Simply because it is a year to remember.

Poem

By Lindsay C.

Glowing like a candlelight,

Dreams await you day and night.

Thinking of the one you love,

Giving him a turtle dove.

You sing songs for him to hear,

Hoping he'll draw ever near.

Waking up you look around,

He is nowhere to be found.

Swimming through the endless sea,

Wishing he'd return to me.

Broken hearts you come to hate,

Seeing that this is your fate.

Softly whispered in your ear,

Things you thought you'd never hear.

Things like love and happiness,

Never one bit close to bliss.

You love him and he loves you,

That's one thing you always knew.

Some final words from eighth graders

Compiled by Amber and Zareena

Thanx to all my friends for always being there for me. Thanx for a wonderful year. Thanx so much! Thanx!

Love, Beth

Jenny, thanks for always being there for me through the tough times. I know we will always be best friends. Thanks.

B.F.F., Morgan

Two words: Good Bye.

Sara L.

I like Peacock because there are nice teachers here. I really like Industrial Tech., it’s my favorite class. I am looking forward to going to Lake Park next year!

Dennis T.

Cleveland Indians rule. They have the best lineup in the league.

Jason Y.

Out of all the years at Peacock, Eighth Grade was the best.

Lindsay C.

I like 8th grade the best.

Audrea J.

I came, I saw, I conquered.

Travis B.

2: Nikki, Beth, Emily, Amber, Z, Vicky, Kim, Pat, Rick, Kurt and Allen. I’ll miss U all, so much, and hope we stay best friends in Lake Park. Love you all always. Thanx 4 everything.

Steph

I came here in 5th grade, so I’ve been here for four years! I really like this school because the kids are nice. One thing I don’t like is when 6th grade girls pick on me on the bus.

Devjot B.

People say that you remember your Jr. High friends and classmates longer than everyone that you meet in High School, I hope it’s true. Everyone has made my time at Peacock wonderful and I hope that all the years ahead will be as great as the three that I’ve been here. Thanx!

Amber S.

I would just like to tell everyone how much I have enjoyed my three years at Peacock! I wish everyone the best of luck in years to come. All of you stay in touch! I also can’t forgeT the teachers who have made it so enjoyable and I learned so much from!

Love you all, Kristin K.

I would like to thank all the people who helped me through the tough times. I will keep a special place in my heart

Love, Kristine M.

I wish good luck to all eighth graders

Susie E.

Joe likes Julie, Julie likes Joe. They should go out.

Love, Stefan and Mike

A year that is memorable because of fun with friends. The good times keep rolling and in memory never ends.

Rick K.

Alles was wir hat germackt ab dieser drei jahre auf Peacock Jr. High, Ich hat viel spab, und alles war gut.

Blake H.

The Sox are the worst team in baseball. I don’t want to be mean about this, I’d rather be sophisticated and just say that the Chicago White Sox are the worst team in baseball.

Rocky D.

Peacock has been a good school to be at! Good luck and have a great summer!

Jenniger S.

Hawk and Wimpy are the worst announcers in baseball. They make the Sox like they are the best baseball team. Sox stink as do Hawk and Wimpy, Indians rule.

Mark W.

Thank you to everyone for making this one of the best years ever. Thanks to all the new friends I made and the old ones I kept over the years.

Love,Courtney G.

School is Cool! Have a great summer everyone!

Daniel V.

Thanks for a great year. I really liked Peacock Middle.

Kara A.

Jacob’s Field is the best field in baseball. Wrigley is second. Comiskey is 30th. Jacob’s Field RULES!! Indians rule.

Anthony W.

I had a great eighth grade this year. In fact, Peacock Jr. High School is the best well managed and cool school I had ever been to. The principal and the staff make Peacock a good school to go to.

Dane C. J.

Hey, sup U all. I had da bomb year wit U all. Don’t forget me. C U in High School.

Always, Puja D.

I’m glad to finally leave Peacock. Good riddance.

Nick A.

I would like everyone to know I shared some of the best years of my life with all of you. You all hold a special place in my heart. Good Luck for next year and years to come.

Love always, Kathleen

PS. K.S.A.E.M.J.L.S.A.D.K.M- I love you!

I would like to thank everyone who voted for me and Rick, Also, I’d like to thank Mr. Travis for making me Cinderella, the witch and Mordred. To my friend, thanx for all the great memories.

Zareena

Eighth grade survey

By Amanda S.

Melissa M., Debbie R., and I came up with categories to vote. Every eighth grade student received a copy of the survey. They voted and returned them through collection boxes in the hallway, the music room, and myself. The votes were then tallied and here are the results.

Best Dancer Melissa M. Raymond H.

Samara M.

Debbie R.

Best Hair Jenna G. Joe K.

Best Clothes Kathaleen A. Mike F.

Joe K.

Best Smile Debbie R. Mike F.

Best Eyes Melissa M. Pat B.

Amanda S. Rocky D.

Best Song "Torn" "All My Life"

"To Close"

Best Band Celine Dion K-ci & jojo

Next

Best Athlete Julie R. Rocky D.

Raymond H.

Smartest Student Susie E. Kurt M.

Audrea J.

Best All-Around Susie E. Joe K.

Student Amanda S. Kurt M.

Best Handwriting Laurie A. Rick K.

Debbie R.

Worst Handwriting Kym P. Mike F.

Most Opinionated Char S. Joe C.

Matt M.

Messiest Locker Zareena J. Bobby B.

Neatest Locker Amanda S. Rick K.

Best Personality Debbie R. Allen R.

Justin F.

Best Teacher Mrs. Krisik Mr. Martin

Hardest Teacher Mrs. Leikin Mr. Tison

Hardest Teacher Mrs. Leikin Mr. Tison

Best Singer Emily A. Rick K.

in our School Zareena J. Kurt M.

Most organized Amanda S. Rick K.

Joe K.

Most Talkative Mary Ann L. Kurt M.

Matt M.

Most Creative Elizabeth M. Rick K.

Best Artist Elizebeth M. Rick K.

Best Student Counselor Dana B. Joe K.

Susie E. Matt M.

Best Teacher Counselor Mrs. Krisik Mr. Poremba

Most likely to Amanda S. Matt M.

become a lawyer

Most likely to Victoria C. Jason Y.

become a doctor

Most likely to Amanda S. Kurt M.

become the president Amber S.

Most likely to Zareena J. Kurt M.

become famous

Funniest Person Kathleen A. Allen R.

Elaine K.

Most photogenic Elaine K. Mike F.

Julie R. Stefan I.

Best Shoes Char S. Mike F.

Joe K.

What will you do when you grow up?

By Emily A. and Bethany D.

Nick A. became the greatest physicist in world history, known for discovering Albertinium, a highly explosive compound used to great effect in World War III. World peace followed, and Nick was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.

Laurie A. is the proud owner of the Little Tyke Daycare Center, where her magnetic personality and happy disposition make her loved by many. She leads a happy and fulfilling life with her family.

Amy A. went into the fashion retail business with Elaine Kariofillas. Their stores spread across the nation. Amy retired, happy with her life and her family.

Kara A. works with students with special needs. She and Jennifer S. run an academy in Chicago and travel the world in summers.

Emily A. was very successful throughout her life. After high school, she immediately moved into a beautiful home that was full of flowers. She became a PT (physical therapist) and married well. They lived in a beautiful home with a white picket fence...a fairy tale ending.

Kathleen A. was signed as a model right out of high school and she travelled the world, visiting every country at least twice. She then became a designer, on the scale with Versacci, Gucci, etc. and made tons of money .

Bobby B. became a famous movie director. He really hit it big when his second cousin twice removed won the lottery, and since they were sooo close, split the winnings with him.

D.J. B. , world famous wrestler, has just won it all. He works at WWF and has beaten everyone within the federation. He has success, fame, fortune, and everything else that he could possibly dream about.

Dana B. won many awards for being the editor of a magazine she created, which was proclaimed better than TEEN, SEVENTEEN, and YM. She made millions and enjoyed every minute of it.

Tom B. has won the Indianapolis 500 twice. He has several sponsorship deals, owns eighteen formula one cars, and enjoys listening to music.

Melissa B. finally settled down to write her memoirs. She spent many years as a world traveler and mountain climber. After recent years spent in Tibet, she has returned to the U.S. to marry and begin writing.

Pat B. is known for his sparkling personality on and off radio. He acquired his own radio station. Not only is he now successful but quite happy living in a huge mansion with his family.

Peter B. developed the sweetest tasting fudge in the universe while trying to invent a new type of glue. He bought out MTV with his profits. He later sold it and retired with his family to Texas.

Travis B. worked his way through college as a psychic on the Psychic Friends Network. After college he made it rich with his mind-controlling abilities. People follow him wherever he goes. Forbes magazine calls him "the mother duck."

Rosa C., artist extraordinaire, has paintings up all over the world. Her works have been compared to the greatest artists ? Van Gogh, Picasso...ect. She then married Banana and lived happily with her family and art.

Joe C. has done practically everything. He was a sports commentator for the Blackhawks right out of high school. After college he went into medicine, retired and got deeply involved in politics, later becoming a senator. He had a stand on everything, and stood by his statements.

Joey C. broke the world’s record for the most broken bones in multiple hockey accidents. He recovered and is still playing. Lucky for him...metal plates are permanent.

Victoria C. was a well-known pianist and debuted in Carnegie Hall. Tired of performing, she became a doctor and used her musical profits to purchase a hospital, where she met her husband, a colleague.

Lindsay C. owns of her own stable and is a well-known veterinarian. She gives riding lessons, is married and lives in her cozy little country house.

Tom C. became a very high-ranking army officer. Eventually he became Secretary of State. He helped led us into the unfortunately necessary World War III.

Jim C. became a professional stunt man and starred in many movies. He married and settled down as a happy rich man. Believe it or not... he made millions in the stunt biz.

Bethany D. became one of the most successful actresses on Broadway. She’s been the lead in so many plays that the company that makes the stage bills for Broadway has made a button on the keyboard for her name. In her free time, Beth stars in her on TV show. Until her marriage, she lived in a studio apartment down the street from a major theater in NY city, then she and her husband moved into a cottage in a wealthy suburb of the city.

Puja D., the most graceful Indian dancer alive, is known everywhere as the best ethnic dancer in history. She has gained great fame and fortune. She married a wealthy man and continues to dance.

Darrell D. became one of the world’s greatest wrestling announcers, widely loved for his expression and dramatization. He grew old with his loving wife and lived happily ever after.

Morgan D. started her own fund for children with AIDS when she got out of high school. The world thanked her for all her work. She married Olson and lived happily ever after.

Heather D. performs in ballets everywhere. Her fluid, sophisticated motions have awed her audiences. She is rich and famous, and very happy.

Rocky D. used to be a model for Nike, but is now a marketing V.P. He continues to stay athletically active and lives very comfortably with his family in his mansion.

Ryan D. is better than Evil Knevil at death defying stunts. Just the other day he performed a motorcycle jump over 1,460 meters of metal that resembled the stalagmites of a cave. He even managed to turn the motorcycle off and do seven flips in the air. He didn't even get a tiny scratch when landing. Amazing!

Susie E. was considered the nicest person in the world. She worked where ever she was needed. She often helped at homeless shelters and orphanages. Thanks Susie.

Mike F. became a world renowned fashion model for GQ . He and Joe Konrad later monopolized the fashion industry with their takeover of Tommy Hilfiger. He then married his Middle sweetheart, the famous attorney, Jenna G.

Tony F. was a fighter pilot in World War III. He accumulated so many medals for bravery that they didn't all fit on his uniform. He came back from war unharmed, unlike most who were mutilated by nuclear weapons. His flying talent saved his life.

Ed F. has an unbelievable artistic talent. His art is in museums all over the world. His trademark is the look of imagination and heart in the pictures.

Craig G., the record holder for the most consecutive home runs in baseball, has just broken another record for the highest on-base percentage in history. Not only an extraordinary baseball player, he is also a doctor.

Joe G. became a really great baseball player. With little free time, he enjoyed his busy life. But don’t get me wrong, he always had time for a friendly game of golf.

Jenna G. has never lost a case. She is considered the best attorney of all time. Her competitive but polite attitude in the courtroom has never failed her. She married to her jr. high sweetheart, Mike F.. All of us knew that she would become rich and successful.

Peter G. moved to Greece and taught English. He expanded his teaching abilities and taught the Greek and English languages to any and all. Way to go Peter!

Courtney G. is perfect as a teen psychologist. Her considerate, caring nature does wonders for her patients. Even with her time consuming career, Courtney is able to raise her family efficiently. You don't ever see her without a smile on her face.

Darcy H., a successful business woman, also runs her town's historical society. Friend to all, she was loved by many and lived happily with her children.

Raymond H. became the fastest man in the world--he set the world record for the 100 yard dash and gots his own shoe. Then he retired and lived happily ever after with family.

Pat H. opened his own chain of audio component stores. His revolutionary car stereo systems have changed the way we listen to music. He is now retired with his fortune and happily married.

Blake H. They said he would be the next Ronaldo, and they were right. His team won the World Cup eight times. He was the MVP of every game and is still adored by his fans.

Stefan I. just retired from professional soccer and has moved into sports medicine. He has contributed enough to the game of soccer and now would like to be as successful in medicine as he has been in athletics. Well, working in an office should keep him happy for now.

Zareena J. became a world renowned opera singer and enjoyed every second under the spotlight. She toured the world before settling down and marrying someone very rich and lived a wonderful life in the lap of luxury.

Dane J. joined the army to help pay for his college tuition. He later majored in marine biology. He was always known as being busy, seeing as no one could keep him from his work. He lived a happy and fulfilled life.

Audrea J. became a famous jockey who won tons of awards. Her horse’s skill and grace at shows amazed millions. She also opened her own animal shelter. After retirement, she spent her days studying gorillas and green fairies in the Congo.

Elizabeth J. owns all the public pools in Illinois. She started out by selling chlorine and soon, with careful strategy and hard work, acquired enough money to buy one public pool and then all of them. Now she’s a billionaire.

Dan K. has recently opened up his seventh auto body shop. He specializes in remodeling cars for that 1950’s look. With one hundred employees, he works as a hobby. He currently owns several dozen 57’ Chevy’s, and intends to open up a car museum.

Elaine K. went into the fashion business with Amy Altman. They were well-known all over the nation. Elaine later got into contemporary art and lived well as a modern artist.

Bob K. is a very prominent man of power and integrity. He kept up with the fast pace of the world and exceeded its speed. He keeps his veterinarian practice as his main source of income, but no matter what he was doing he always does his best and no less.

Tim K. wrote The Mother Duck Flies at Midnight and made millions. It was about gaining your independence and being your own person. It helped many who were "clones," he stated in his book, find the their true inner selves.

Rick K. is the oldest man in the world. At 134, he is still very active and happy. He still works at his business which his kids have run for a year now and he and his wife live in their new cottage. Anyway, he’s all over the news and will be celebrating his 135 birthday in December.

Joe K., along with takeover of Tommy Hilfiger with Mike Fabianski, became famous for his modeling career. He made billions of dollars and lived happily ever after with his wife, 7 kids, a dog, some cats, a couple of fish, and a pot- bellied pig.

Kristen K. began her own line of make-up. After buying out Avon and Mary Kay, she retired with millions. She now lives happily married on the California coast.

Erik K. proved his theory that aliens do live on a neighboring planet, and he became an astronaut to meet our fairly close neighbors. He never came home... some say that he was abducted by aliens and they graciously accepted him into their culture.

Jon K. makes tons of money as an car designer. He just made a car that can fly. It’s really cool and can travel to 900 mph; the average speed limit is 750 miles per hour.

Mary Ann L. studied marine biology abroad, helped save the manatees and won a Nobel peace prize for it.

Mark L. won, for the thirty-seventh consecutive year, the computer gamer of the world prize. His mastery is so complete that he has wiped out all competition. He owns several super-computers and writes software in his spare time.

Sara L. is still never found without a smile on her face. She works as a counselor in a hospital helping patients who have suddenly lost everything to cope. She is very good at her job.

Jenny L. became a pro soccer player. After she made a fortune playing soccer she went on tour with Leanne Rimes as her manager.

Kurt M. recently chartered the International Baseball League (IBL). The fifty teams play around the world, and allow Kurt to see baseball no matter where he travels. He is also the CSO's lead trombone.

Melissa M. was the first white female rapper. She made tons of albums and tons of money. A cartoonist in her sparte time, her drawings are considered the best in the world.

Elizabeth M. became a famous artist. She painted, drew cartoons and sketched people. People loved her for her work.

Matt M. hit the trillion dollar mark with the profits from his law firm. In 2022, he is the youngest trillionaire ever at 28. He never lost a case in his life and does not plan on that occurring. He will be getting married in May of 2023.

Samara M. works as make-up artist to the stars. She is booked five years in advance. Her work is required study for make-up school students.

Kristine M. kept her dream of pursuing the stage. She climbed her way to the top and even helped some others along the way to achieve their goals.

Stephanie M. worked off-Broadway, always keeping in touch with her sister. Loved for her humor and adored for her caring heart, Stephanie worked with the less fortunate.

Michelle N., the famous romance novelist, has finally retired from writing. After more than one hundred and fifty novels, Michelle has the time and money to travel the world with her husband.

John N. became a world famous general for negotiating the treaty which ended World War III. He later became a senator for Illinois and retired to spend time with his grandchildren.

Nikki N. went into the fashion industry with a boom. She had her own line of clothing and made millions. She married the man of her dreams and lived happily ever after.

Josh O. currently manages several hard rock bands in the U.S. and Europe. He is considered a marketing genius and has made millions.

Lisa P. created her own shoe and made zillions. After she hit the trillion mark, she married. She handed her company down to her daughter when she hit the zillion mark and lived happily ever after.

Snehal P. is a freelance journalist who will stop at nothing to get the scoop on an environmental impact story. She was awarded a Pulitzer for her story on whaling, but was unable to attend the ceremony because she was investigating a story about seals off the Oregon coast.

Elizabeth P. led the women’s volleyball team to three world titles, and one Olympic gold medal. She owns and manages four summer volleyball camps around the country, and spends her spare time with her family.

Kym P. opened her specialty boutique several years ago, and is now enjoying much success and wealth from her new line of jewelry and accessories. She currently divides her time between her business and family.

Rolandas P., the world’s greatest soccer player , just received the highest salary in the professional soccer league. He advertises for Gatorade and Umbro. He and his family live on the lakefront.

Jenny P. won the lottery shortly after finishing college. She has become famous as a philanthropist and humanitarian with her grants to schools and youth centers around the country.

Allen R. is a wildly successful television comedian. He has often been compared to Seinfeld, though his show is much more popular.

Debbie R. is known throughout the U.S. for her humanitarian work and charity organizations. After she was named CEO of the United Way, she helped make volunteering a popular past time.

Pat R. used the skills he learned as a friendly boy scout and saved someone’s life. He later ran the Museum of Science of Industry.

Vicky R. became the first woman ever to play and lead a team into victory at the World Cup. She fought for her rights, as they almost wouldn’t let her play until they saw how incredibly great she was. You go Girl!!

Julie R. married a well off lawyer...and became a computer programmer. She was very successful and hit the big time.

Nikki S., after high school, left home in the pursuit of the meaning of life. Instead she found her talent in modern art and became famous. While climbing in the Alps, she rescued a nice Swede who was dangling off the side of the mountain. She saved his life and he proposed, just like in the movies.

Nicole S.’s hard work, intelligence and sweet personality came in handy when she became a surgeon. After she retired, Nicole became a famous musician. She composed many songs and is now compared to Beethoven and Mozart.

John S. became a world-renowned artist. He was famous for everything he did. He later retired and figured that he didn’t need the money so he donated it all to charities.

Amber S. opened her own business right out of college. Now she doesn’t have to do a thing for her business and she still gets a huge sum of profits. She enjoys her huge family and her husband, a prominent man in the computer industry.

Julie S. became a great mathematician. Her theories led to many new discoveries in space flight and fusion energy. She was recently awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for mathematics.

Amanda S. was a successful business woman. She loves her busy life and has lived happily ever after.

Tony S., the Pilot of the Century, just saved his passengers from tragedy, steering his plane to safety through fierce turbulence over the Pacific. He landed on a small, previously unknown island and radioed for help. Defying the odds, Tony did this through intelligent tactics and unbelievable maneuvering.

Brittany S. does the hair of the stars. She worked in Hollywood on movie sets and behind theater stages. She was happy and successful for the rest of her life.

Amber S. graduated from Oxford magna cum laude with a degree in neuro- surgery. She operated on Prince William of England. Afterwards, while thanking her for her spectacular work, they fell in love, married and lived happily ever after.

Jennifer S. spends her time working with students with special needs. She and Kara A. run an academy for special children in Chicago and travel the world in the summers.

Charmaine S. traveled the U.S. in her gypsy caravan. She told fortunes and predicted the third world war and when the war would end, to the second. Thanks to her, the world is a safer place.

Dennis T. is a famous dirt bike racer. He has won several major biking titles and has many sponsors. When he is not racing, he spends his time with his family.

Eric T. uses his impressive art ability and brilliance to create cartoons all over the world in lots of different languages. Eric organized many meetings for world leaders and was able to keep the world peace alive for 25 years. Then Russia attacked the residents of Antarctica.

Danny V. spends time with his family and friends. He enjoys strolls in the park and listening to music.

Mark W. has advanced computer technology. Now the world is able to do so much more on the computer, thanks to Mark’s work and seminars. He and his family live in an enormous estate on the California coast.

Mark W., anthropologist at large. He also was a cook of strange exotic foods. Known for his creativity and his smarts, Mark was happy and go-lucky.

Anthony W. used his intelligence and hard- working, respectful, and personable character to his advantage. He grew rich from his chain of businesses throughout the country. Anthony married last fall and is expecting his first child next February. He is very happy.

Jason Y. was really, really good at social studies. This helped him do things he never would dreamed of, namely becoming President of the United States of America.