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| Opinion-Editorial May 2004, Volume 7, No. 5 |
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By Dani D.
It is June first and school is out for summer. That is if you are an eighth grader of course. Hey, by the way eighth graders, congratulations and good luck in high school.
Unfortunately left in their dust are sixth and seventh graders. We are not just left behind to finish off the rest of the week since that would not be cruel enough. We are blessed with the pleasure of being able to return the following week for an additional two days.
It's difficult to figure out why we must attend school for a week longer than the eighth graders. Some blame the teachers, others claim it's the principal, and some say it's the school board.
I do know one thing, no matter who dreamed up the extra week, I am not looking forward to it. Whoever is responsible for this extra week, would you like to come and join us?
With compromise in mind I'd be willing to finish out the week. I just cannot get excited about the other days the following week. Does anyone else agree?
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Peacock needs longer passing periods
By Jackie S. and Alyssa L.
Do you think passing periods should be longer, shorter, or stay the same?
Many students think that the three minute passing periods should be increased.
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“We don’t have any time to empty out our backpacks or talk to our friends,” commented Kara F. |
Emily B., sixth grade, agrees that we need a long passing period.
"We need to be able to go to our lockers or the bathroom and not worry about being late," she explained.
When asked if she thought anything could get out of hand during the extra time, Emily did respond, "Maybe some kids would goof-off and come to classes late anyway."
Taylor Z., sixth grade, said, "More fights could take place and people could goof-off."
"We don't have any time to empty out our backpacks or talk to our friends," commented Kara F.
Sami H., sixth grader, added, "We don't want our backpacks to get too heavy! Three minutes is not enough time to go to the bathroom or socialize with our friends."
As you can tell, many people want longer passing periods but some do not.
Eighth grade science teacher Mrs. Krefetz said, "Three minutes is definitely enough time because we have a small school."
Dr. Nickisch said, "More kids would meet in the atrium and conversation would definitely increase. Socializing is an important part of school but we don't need to put passing periods in that position."
We asked about the chances in the future of longer passing periods, Dr. Nickisch replied, "If students come to me with a proposal to lengthen the passing periods then I will review it for academic reasons."
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Advisor thanks students and staff for another great year
I would like to thank all the students who contributed to The Charger this year and helped to make it a success. I would also like to thank the editorial staff for all their work and creativity.
I was particularly impressed with the quality of work by the editors in writing, editing and layout for The Charger. Their individual efforts as well as their ability to work together set a new standard for our editorial board.
I was also very happy with the quality and variety of stories produced by the whole staff.
I would like to mention seven students who merit special recognition: Amy E., Jessica L., Joanna M., Emily W., Alexandra B., Acaisha B. and Wayne R.
As news editor, Amy E. really helped set the new tone for the editorial staff this year, working hard at her editorial duties as well as taking on any job she was asked to do.
Jessica L. was a great addition to our editorial staff. Her polished articles and excellent editing really improved our Op-Ed section.
Joanna M. provided an intelligent and insightful feature section and wonderful organization for our literary and art magazine, "My Favorite Things."
Emily W. consistently wrote polished articles this year and her strong work ethic led to one of the best edited sports sections The Charger has ever had.
Alexandra B. and Acaisha B. have been our awesome art editors, whose work, especially in our literary and art Magazine, set a new standard for excellence.
Finally, our assistant advertising editor, Wayne R. kept our ad department thriving through another successful year. He was responsible for an enormous jump in revenue and the purchase of new digital cameras and audio recorders.
The editors will receive a CD-ROM version of The Charger as a token of appreciation. Any student who contributed to two issues of The Charger will receive a certificate of merit.
I wish the eighth graders luck in their high school careers.
I would be remiss if I did not thank the administration and teachers for their support, and Mrs. Denise Doyle and Mrs. Linda Purtell for all their help and patience in copying The Charger each month.
Finally, as with anything, nothing can go on forever. After seven years as faculty advisor to The Charger, it is time for me to move on to new challenges. The past forty-five issues of the The Charger have been a great learning time for the students and myself, and I will miss the experience. Thank you.
Charger staff
Eric A.
Alexandra B.
Timothy B.
Emily B.
Celsey B.
Colleen B.
Anna B.
Acaisha B.
Benjamin C.
Jacqueline C.
Dani D.
Shane D.
Amy E.
Theresa F.
Marisa G.
John G.
Samantha H.
Kevin H.
Tricia H.
Aziza H.
Steven J.
Danielle J.
Crystal K.
Andrew K.
Alyssa L.
Jennifer L.
Jessica L.
Megan L.
Nicole M.
Leonardo M.
Pedro M.
Urszula M.
Joanna M.
Brian M.
George N.
Heather N.
Brittany O.
Julie P.
Amanda P.
Julia P.
Judith P.
Kelsey P.
Andrea P.
Pamela R.
Elizabeth R.
Elizabeth R.
Wayne R.
Evin S.
Alexander S.
Melissa S.
Callie S.
Jacqueline S.
Rena W.
Emily W.
Julia W.
Carmen Z.
Megan Z.
Taylor Z.
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Student Council presidential elections
What do you expect from our new student council president and vice president?
By Eric A. Finishing editor
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I think we should have more spirit days, we should bring back gum, and we should be able to wear pajamas to school. The president should also be nice. |
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I think the student council should have more activities and field days. |
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I don't think they should change anything, because they just make suggestions to the teachers. |
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I hope we can get a longer passing period because we don't have enough time to put things in our lockers, and more microwaves because we still have long lines. Also longer dances would be the best. |
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I hope that they get us two more microwaves, and that they extend the dance times so we can have a lot more fun at the dances. |
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I think we should have more spirit days, and we should be able to wear pajamas. |
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I think the student council should have better hot lunches, dances and field days. |
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I hope that the student council presidents will give us new privileges, and to clean up the school and fix some of our student needs. |
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Eighth Grade Survey Results
Complied by Jessica L. and Emily W.
Category, followed by Boy, then Girl
Best Personality Justin C. Becky K.
Most Outgoing Randy P. Jessica D.
Most Common Sense Ernie K. Carina M.
Smartest David Z. Pam R.
Funniest Alex D. Kacie A.
Preppiest Jeff H. Samantha M.
Sweetest Colin T. Emily W.
Happiest Bryan L. Emily G.
Most Mature Brian H. Dana M.
Best Laugh Frank M. Emily G.
Toughest Blaine Q. Stephanie S.
Quietest Nikhil P. Alexandra B.
Loudest Tony R. Megan L.
Most Admired Colin T. Valarie F.
Most Athletic Colin T. Kacie A.
Most Social Randy P. Nicole M.
Most Indepentent Westin R. Kali A.
Best Singer Ernie K. Acaisha B.
Best Actor Ernie K. Acaisha B.
Best Dancer Brian L. Nicole M.
Most Talented Colin T. Rosa A.
Fastest Justin C. Megan S.
Most Likely to Become President Frank C. Pam R.
Most Likely to Succeed David Z. Crystal K.
Gives the Best Advice Randy P. Jessica L.
Best Hair Colin T. Alissa D.
Best Dressed Jeff H. Dana M.
Best Smile Kevin H. Jessica D.
Coolest Voice Chris B. Lindsey M.
Most Organized Leo M. Jessica L.
Most Trustworthy Leo M. Julie P.
Most Responsible Leo M. Laila M.
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