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| News March 2002, Volume 5, No. 6 |
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By Kaitlyn L.
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| Golden Test Tube co-winners Jimmy A. and Robert P. studied the connection between sight and taste. | |
Dr. Nickisch stated that even though there were fewer participants than usual this year, the quality of the projects was much better.
The judges evidently agreed with Dr. Nickisch. They were impressed not only with the great displays, but also with the students ability to explain their projects.
Two Peacock teams tied for the Fair's highest award, the Golden Test Tube: seventh graders Kyle P. and Paul P. and eighth graders Jimmy A. and Robert P.
Kyle and Paul wanted to see if freezing a food would affect the taste or how people liked it. A bunch of volunteers helped by doing some taste testing.
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| Golden Test Tube co-winners Paul P. and Kyle P. asked whether freezing food affected its taste. | |
Coincidentally, the other winning project was also on taste testing. Jimmy and Robert attempted to establish whether sight affected taste. They dyed pudding three different colors and kept one vanilla. Then they had people taste the puddings and guess what flavor they were.
The majority of people tested identified the pudding flavor correctly. They were not fooled by the changed color.
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Photos from the 2002 Science Fair. |
Both teams thought that there were many other good projects this year, and that winning was a big accomplishment.
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There's trouble in River City
Music Man rehearsals in full swing
By Susie S.
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| The cast of The Music Man rehearses before school in the cafeteria. | |
Hill convinces the whole town he is a band conductor, and after the town people buy instruments for their children, he decides to run away before the town realizes he's a fraud. But someone who has fallen in love with him stops him from leaving. This musical has humor and a love story all in one, and is a great play for all ages.
Music teacher Mr. Travis is in charge of the production. He says the cast and crew are doing a great job. "We are a little behind, but the cast is doing their job," stated Mr. Travis, "and the crew is painting really fast."
He added that the show preparations were going along very well. Problems that cropped up along the way just made things more interesting, he explained.
Mr. Travis predicted that the cast and crew would pull together and make it a great show.
Seventh grader Lara P. plays Alma H., one of the ladies in the Pick-A-Little Talk-A-Little gossip group. She's a little nervous about performing because she's afraid she'll mess up on stage.
"I love performing," said Lara, "but getting up on stage and performing in front of a crowd is very nerve-racking."
Lara's classmate Meghan H. agreed, and added that the most difficult part for her was memorizing all the choreography. Meghan is in two choirs.
"I like my parts because I'd rather be in a chorus than have a solo." commented Meghan. She added, "I'm really nervous about the show like anyone would be." Although it's Meghan's first year participating in the play, she's having a lot of fun.
How about the people behind the show? The stage crews make the production possible. seventh grader Rachel Riddle is a member of stage crew. She said that being on stage crew is fun and exciting. "It's really cool because you get to see the show from all different angles." explained Rachel.
Seventh grader, Ashley D. has a different take on being in crew. "I like being part of video crew because it gets you involved with the play without having to try out for a part, but it also gives you an excuse to skip out on work at home."
Music Man rehearsals take place on Mondays and Wednesdays for sixth grade, and Tuesdays and Thursdays for seventh and eighth. All the casts members and crew workers have been working hard to make this production possible. They are looking forward to the big performances on April 25 and 26 at 7 p.m.
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"Read To Succeed" a Success!
Sixth graders at Peacock once again had the opportunity to participate in the "Read To Succeed" reading program sponsored by Six Flags Theme Park. For their efforts, the following 6th graders earned a ticket to use at Great America, or another Six Flags Theme Park, this summer. Congrats to participants
Kacie A.
Mary A.
Frank C.
Justin C.
Amy E.
Crystal K.
Andy K.
Becky K.
Ernie K.
Steve L.
Jessica L.
David M.
Carina M.
Kristen M.
Rachel M.
Pedro M.
Samantha M.
Julia N.
Nikhil P.
Jamie S.
Victoria W.
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Peacock students featured at art fair
By Steve G.
News Editor
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| Eighth grader, Susan R., received an honorable mention in the Scholastic Art Contest for this photograph. | |
Both middle and high school students are entered in this contest.
The awards include a golden key, a silver key and an honorable mention.
Although Peacock did not receive the golden or silver key this year, four students did receive honorable mentions.
Eighth graders Alyson D., Susan R., Kelsey B., and Karina D. all received an honorable mention.
Their artwork was on display at the Elmhurst Art Museum from February 3 through February 15, 2002. There was an opening reception on February 3 for the students and their parents.
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