A quick description of this month's top stories

Peacock wins Blue Ribbon!
Way back in March, Mrs. Bette Lewis, the Blue Ribbon Site Visitor, came to our school to observe the activities and curriculum of Peacock Middle School, and confirm that what was included in Peacock's thirty-page application to the Department of Education was true.

Stock market success streak continues
The Stock Market Game was started years ago by a professor at DePaul University. 1985 was the first year Peacock seventh graders, under the direction of their social studies teacher, Mr. Peel, won the game.

Gymnast wins Junior National Championship
Eighth grader, Elizabeth T., is best in the nation in her age class
On May 7, Liz joined the ranks of the nation's elite young gymnasts when she took the overall first place in the U.S. Junior Olympic National Championships held at Michigan State University in Lansing.

News for May, 2000

Peacock wins Blue Ribbon! Talent show was a popular success Stock market success streak continues Computer club sparks student creativity

Op-Ed for May, 2000

A message to the graduating eighth graders Testing - do we really learn anything to help us? Six Flags and the new advisory policy Advisor says thank you for another great year

Features for May, 2000

Elian Gonzales - A student's viewpoint Some of the facts in the Elian Gonzales case Bands Boogie into the night BYE Summer Joe and the bug; or, a day at the mall Matt has hair on the brain Summer at last Where will you be in twenty years or so?

Entertainment for May, 2000

Eighth Grade Survey Results Tapalpa has great Mexican cuisine AB Diner, a super cool place to visit, but to eat? Surf on over to Vivian Lives Screwed isn't bad at all Missy previews the MTV Movie Awards The X Files 2000 - there will be an eighth season Final words of wisdom from the class of 2000 Horoscopes Gary Hoey's Money – a review All-Star Baseball 2001

Sports for May, 2000

Gymnast wins Junior National Championship NFL 2000 draft review