The 6th graders are representing this year Congratulations to the 6th Graders for winning the United Way Penny Wars A total

of $32159 was raised

The sixth graders also won the Spirit Link Competition

Eagle Eye Wednesday February 11 2015 Independence Middle School Volume II Issue 1

F U N P a g e s

P a g e 2 E a g l e E y e

n x v k j f o j c g a n d a c

d b f b c v f o j d c o r j g

w q f s h m y e m o x v b m h

o o d d p e f i l q o i e z q

t x a k k o d p d c c i b z r

z d y h x g i b k d h c b t m

a w x x q r i b a d a r j b e

i i y a a r c m o n o p o l y

g m z n l z m f d a z g b o f

x l b p e l r y f d g b k k m

x a e i d g l c r l a x s a o

t r i v i a l p e r s u i t u

i t s q n u e p c j o k r w o

p r n d e p n s w d d s a e z

p x z k h g z r r u q h p z i

Boggle Headbandz Risk TrivialQuiz

CandyLand Life Scrabble

Clue Monopoly Sorry

P a g e 3 I n d e p e n d e n c e M i d d l e S c h o o l

F U N P a g e s

F U N P a g e

Apps

Try some awesome apps that I personally find awesome and

helpful (Mostly iPhone specified however some are cross plat-

form)

Iconical Have you ever wished that your iPhone was as customizable as

an Android Well for $199 you can do things such as edit all of the icons

and set home screen shortcuts that will take you straight to someonersquos Face-

book page (I wonrsquot judge youhellip Too horribly) or to the upgrade screen of

Plants Vs Zombies If you want a phone that is truly unique to you then you

can download it off from the appstore today

Dayre If you donrsquot have Tumblr and you want something pretty dang

close and in my opinion a lot more pleasing to the eye then you can pick this

up from the appstore for free today Dayre allows you to take pictures sound

clips and even videos of your life and upload them to your own personalized

blog style page which has its own URL so your friends can follow your ex-

ploits

Plants Vs Zombies How could you make a list of apps without including

this game Plants vs Zombies is a tower defense game where you have to

plant plants to protect your brains from the zombies You as the player have

a whole arsenal of greenery at your disposal ranging from peashooters to

cherry-bombs If you would like to get thisyou can grab it from the appstore

for $099

Pandora Pandora radio is my favorite radio service on mobile devices

Pandora not only gives you music you love it also helps you find more music

that you will like based on the style tempo and group you are listening to

The only downside is that you must be connected to the internet to use it

However that shouldnrsquot be much trouble considering most phones have 34g

You can start finding new music by downloading this for free from the

appstore

E n t e r t a i n m e n t

P a g e 5 E a g l e E y e

I n d e p e n d e n c e M i d d l e S c h o o l P a g e 6

Kandi Burruss was born on May 17 1976 in College Park Georgia

Kandi is an American actress singer song writer record producer and

television personality She has a lot of songs out and some that I would

love to share with you are ldquoHavenrsquot Loved Rightrdquo rdquoLet Them Loverdquo

ldquoDonrsquot Think Irsquom Notrdquo ldquoStay Prayedrdquo ldquoCheating On Merdquo ldquoLeave Yourdquo

and ldquoFly Aboverdquo Additionally shersquos been in a TV show that is called

ldquoBravordquo and the show she is currently in is called ldquoThe Real Housewives

of Atlantardquo Also noteworthy is her part in the movie Second Chance

Christmas She is in a relationship with Todd Tucker who is also in ldquoThe

Real Housewives of Atlantardquo They got married on April 4 2014 and are

now living a good life in Atlanta Georgia Kandirsquos Parents Titus and

Joyce Burruss Jr have also appeared in their show ldquoThe Real House-

wives of Atlantardquo All in all Kandi Burruss is a good person

by Davanta

E n t e r t a i n m e n t

Picture from httpthatgrapejuicenet201312kandi-burruss-

xscape-deal-tlc

KANDI BURRUSS

P a g e 7 E a g l e E y e

The Way to Play Video games are something everyone can find some sort of fun in and so in this article I will

recommend 3 of my favorite games to you

1 World of Warcraft World of Warcraft has been running since 2004 and is one of the most popular massively

multiplayer online (MMO) games in the world and my personal favorite WoW allows you to choose one of the two

opposing factions Alliance or Horde and make your character out of the eight playable races ranging from Goblins to

Elves even Gnomes After you choose your race you are able to choose one of the eleven playable classes available to

that race so you could be a melee fighting warrior or a spell-casting mage The point of WoW is to quest through the

huge beautiful world of Azeroth (and a planet in space called Outland) to level up your character and eventually get to

the high level content But donrsquot worry if you donrsquot feel like doing that then you can spend your time doing Pokemon

style pet battles or collecting mounts and with the new expansion Warlords of Draenor now is a great time to start

playing Platforms PC Mac

2 Bruumltal Legend So any game that features Jack Black as the main character totally wins me over instantly I bought

this game because it was a dollar during a Steam sale and my life has been changed You play as Eddie Riggs a roadie

(voiced by Jack Black) who was sent to the land of heavy metal to help fight off numerous big-bads You meet many famous

artists along your travels such as Ozzy Osbourne Lita Ford Lemmy Kilmister and Rob Halford You battle evil with your

Flying V guitar and a battle axe in a world inspired by the album covers of metals past If this game doesnrsquot interest you in

even the slightest with its witty humor and absurd story-line then we just canrsquot ever talk

Platforms PC OS X Linux X-Box 360 and PS3

3 Grand Theft Auto San Andreas Okay so by this time in our lives you have seen or heard of the GTA series

There have been many controversies surrounding them and they have a really amazing story line GTA SA in my opinion is

the best game in the 16 title series Herersquos the synopsis from the Rockstar Games website ldquoHis mother has been murdered

his family has fallen apart and his childhood friends are all heading towards disaster On his return to the neighborhood a

couple of corrupt cops frame him for homicide CJ is forced on a journey that takes him across the entire state of San Andreas

to save his family and to take control of the streetsrdquo This game was the first of many things for the series holds a Metacritic

score of 95 and was Playstationrsquos game of the year for 2004 I recommend you pick this up for the experience of story mode

It will change you with its humor yet gripping seriousness

Platforms PC X-Box X-Box 360 Playstation 2 Playstation 3 OS X iOS (mobile versions arenrsquot as good) Windows

phone Android and Fire OS

by Kamron

E a g l e E y e P a g e 8

What to Watch TVmdashsomething everyone can find joy in Well Irsquom going to be recommending 3 of my

favorite TV shows

1 Buffy the Vampire Slayer Joss Whedon once said ldquo Make it dark make it grim but for

the love of God tell a jokerdquo This statement sums up this show perfectly Buffy the Vampire

Slayer takes place in the fictional town of Sunnydale California and centers on Buffyrsquos ex-

ploits in fighting everything from vampires to robots The show also has great character

development and an epic progressive story It knows how to make you laugh and then

make you cry You can stream it from Netflix and Hulu or you can purchase it

2 Doctor Who Doctor Who started in 1963 and has been running ever since (excluding

the stall period between old DW and the new DW) Doctor Who stars the time-traveling

regenerating Doctor on his escapades through space time and sometimes even alternate

dimensions He picks up different companions as the seasons go on as well as his regener-

ations to a different actor and personality The show is quirky and gripping with complex

character development It also has great humor around every turn and is sometimes terrify-

ing (the ninth episode of the reboot ldquoAre you my mummyrdquo) Hulu Netflix and Amazon

Prime all stream this straight to you without you having to purchase a thing

3 The 100 The 100 is a newer show that is only in its second season and the main story

is that earth was destroyed in a brutal war between countries As a result everyone fled in-

to space and they soon realized they could not survive on their individual space stations

Therefore each country connected their station together to form the Ark What we see in

the show starts a decent amount of time after that where all of the prisoners of the Ark are

being launched back to earth to see if it is habitable or not They then land and uncover

many things about Earth that they never knew because they grew up in space There are

many main characters and an epic storyline to get you enthralled It is based off of a series

of books and it can be found on Hulu

by Kamron

Missing UVA Studentrsquos Remains Found

By Amy A

Background

UVA student Hannah Graham disappeared on September 13 after a night out with friends Sur-

veillance videos show that at 1 am Graham was walking and ran as she passed a Charlottesville gas sta-

tion after leaving an off campus party At 120 am Hannah texted her friend to say that she was lost and

trying to find her way to the party She briefly talked to a man outside of a bar and walked into a mall

downtown where witnesses saw a man putting his arm around her Jesse Mathews age 32 and the felon

of this crime was an operating room technician at the universityrsquos hospital He was also a former college

football line man and a ldquosometimesrdquo cab driver He was arrested in Gilchrist Texas and was charged with

the kidnapping with intent to defile in Galveston County Texas and is also facing charges related to a

2005 sexual assault Furthermore he has no intention of providing details More than 1000 volunteers

had come out to search for Hannah who was also 1 out 5 girls to go missing in Charlottesville in the last

five years On October 18 Hannahrsquos remains were finally found

Hannah Graham

httpwwwcnncom20141024usvirginia-hannah-graham-remains-identified

Remains are found

Hannah Graham 18 remains had been found about twelve miles from the Charlottesville Cam-

pus in the deeply wooded area of Albemarle County In addition just six miles away the body of 20 year

old Virginia Tech student Morgan Harrington was found there after she vanished in 2009 The tip gave

police a lead was made by Bobby Pugh a landscaper He was headed to a job site when he discovered

something frightening Eighteen days later police were able to follow up on the lead after spending most

of the time working with numerous local state and federal partners on the difficult case After the re-

mains were found Hannahrsquos parents released speech showing their grief and thankfulness for volunteers

and the presiding chief officer of the case Chief Longo

Ebola Fast Facts

Virus is transmitted through wild animals and

spreads in civilization through human to human

transmission but not through air

Average fatality rate is around 50 but can range through 25 to 90

Incubation period infection with virus to onset to symptoms is 2 to 21 days

Humans are not infectious until they develop symptoms

First appeared in 1976 in two coinciding out breaks in Nzara Sudan and in Yambuku Demo

cratic Republic of Congo

Initial symptoms are fever fatigue muscle pain headache and sore throat which is followed by

vomiting diarrhea rash and symptoms of im

paired kidney and liver function as well as

bleeding (Internal and external) in some cases

There are experimental drugs but they need more testing

2014 Outbreak

When you hear the word ldquoEbolardquo how do you re-

act Do laugh Are scared to death Are you thinking

about those in other countries who have been struck

home with this dreadful disease In the United States

the first person to be diagnosed with was the infamous

Thomas Eric Duncan The 42 year Liberian citizen had

left his home country after visiting for the United

States but then after two weeks later he died at a Dal-

las Texas hospital on a Wednesday at 751 am

Sources say that it was possible that Eric got infected

during helping Ebola patients in Liberia In fact he had

direct contact with a pregnant woman infected with

Ebola while helping her home after an Ebola treatment

ward turned her away on September 15 However

when Duncan was questioned about whether he had

cared for a patient with the deadly virus and whether he

had touched the body of someone who died in an area

affected by the disease he answered ldquonordquo Coming

back to the US was actually supposed to be a jubilant

time for Duncan and his family He was going to reu-

nite with his son and fianceacutee and meet his fianceacuteersquos

family for what seemed to be the first time There was

even word of a wedding but the happiness all ended

when the headaches and stomachaches began

The next to be detected with Ebola were the two

nurses Nina Pham 26 and Amber Vinson 29 Both

had cared for Eric Duncan through treatment Present-

ly both are finally free of the disease Nina Pham had

been discharged on October 24 after her strong fight

and the generous plasma donation from Ebola survivor

Dr Kent Additionally Nina had been reunited with

her dog Bentley after he was held longer under quar-

antine on Saturday Nina is not only seen as just an

Ebola survivor but a good teacher someone with a

good sense of humor religious and loves her job Am-

ber Vinson the second nurse was treated at Emory

University Hospital Unfortunately once opened to the

virus Vinson flew on a commercial jet from Dallas to

Cleveland and back again She showed no symptoms

so therersquos a great chance she was not contagious but for

caution Airline officials contacted all passengers for

any sign of symptoms

Lastly with the additional Ebola case in Manhat-

tan New York that too has been resolved Dr Craig

Allen Spencer was released from the hospital on No-

vember 12 2014 after being treated at Bellevue Hospi-

tal Spencer 33 had been working with medical aid

group Doctors Without Borders in Guinea After com-

pleting his work he left Africa two days later and was

diagnosed of Ebola on October 23 So far in the US

wersquove only had four reported cases but just halfway

around the world in West Africa 5000 almost people

have died from Ebola and more than 13 500 cases have

been confirmed since the beginning of the outbreak

earlier this year Ebola cases seem to be decreasing and

are at a hopeful end in America because of the exten-

sive effort being put into tracking the hemorrhagic dis-

ease and stopping it from spreading Things like airport

screening and questions are being asked near borders

and at clinics are in effect to try end Ebola and with

public corporation and the continuous assistance of

American troops in Africa Ebola could be on its way

Ebola The Deadliest Epidemic of 2014 By Amy A

P a g e 1 1 E a g l e E y e

FYI Fingernails grow faster than toenails

Philadelphia means ldquoBrotherly Loverdquo in Greek

Winter lasts for 21 years on Uranus

In The Chronicles of Narnia Aslanrsquos name is Turkish for lion

By Jahsaan Hubbard

Info from httpkidsnationalgeographiccomcontentkidsen_USfun-

facts

F U N P a g e s

P a g e 2 E a g l e E y e

n x v k j f o j c g a n d a c

d b f b c v f o j d c o r j g

w q f s h m y e m o x v b m h

o o d d p e f i l q o i e z q

t x a k k o d p d c c i b z r

z d y h x g i b k d h c b t m

a w x x q r i b a d a r j b e

i i y a a r c m o n o p o l y

g m z n l z m f d a z g b o f

x l b p e l r y f d g b k k m

x a e i d g l c r l a x s a o

t r i v i a l p e r s u i t u

i t s q n u e p c j o k r w o

p r n d e p n s w d d s a e z

p x z k h g z r r u q h p z i

Boggle Headbandz Risk TrivialQuiz

CandyLand Life Scrabble

Clue Monopoly Sorry

P a g e 3 I n d e p e n d e n c e M i d d l e S c h o o l

F U N P a g e s

F U N P a g e

Apps

Try some awesome apps that I personally find awesome and

helpful (Mostly iPhone specified however some are cross plat-

form)

Iconical Have you ever wished that your iPhone was as customizable as

an Android Well for $199 you can do things such as edit all of the icons

and set home screen shortcuts that will take you straight to someonersquos Face-

book page (I wonrsquot judge youhellip Too horribly) or to the upgrade screen of

Plants Vs Zombies If you want a phone that is truly unique to you then you

can download it off from the appstore today

Dayre If you donrsquot have Tumblr and you want something pretty dang

close and in my opinion a lot more pleasing to the eye then you can pick this

up from the appstore for free today Dayre allows you to take pictures sound

clips and even videos of your life and upload them to your own personalized

blog style page which has its own URL so your friends can follow your ex-

ploits

Plants Vs Zombies How could you make a list of apps without including

this game Plants vs Zombies is a tower defense game where you have to

plant plants to protect your brains from the zombies You as the player have

a whole arsenal of greenery at your disposal ranging from peashooters to

cherry-bombs If you would like to get thisyou can grab it from the appstore

for $099

Pandora Pandora radio is my favorite radio service on mobile devices

Pandora not only gives you music you love it also helps you find more music

that you will like based on the style tempo and group you are listening to

The only downside is that you must be connected to the internet to use it

However that shouldnrsquot be much trouble considering most phones have 34g

You can start finding new music by downloading this for free from the

appstore

E n t e r t a i n m e n t

P a g e 5 E a g l e E y e

I n d e p e n d e n c e M i d d l e S c h o o l P a g e 6

Kandi Burruss was born on May 17 1976 in College Park Georgia

Kandi is an American actress singer song writer record producer and

television personality She has a lot of songs out and some that I would

love to share with you are ldquoHavenrsquot Loved Rightrdquo rdquoLet Them Loverdquo

ldquoDonrsquot Think Irsquom Notrdquo ldquoStay Prayedrdquo ldquoCheating On Merdquo ldquoLeave Yourdquo

and ldquoFly Aboverdquo Additionally shersquos been in a TV show that is called

ldquoBravordquo and the show she is currently in is called ldquoThe Real Housewives

of Atlantardquo Also noteworthy is her part in the movie Second Chance

Christmas She is in a relationship with Todd Tucker who is also in ldquoThe

Real Housewives of Atlantardquo They got married on April 4 2014 and are

now living a good life in Atlanta Georgia Kandirsquos Parents Titus and

Joyce Burruss Jr have also appeared in their show ldquoThe Real House-

wives of Atlantardquo All in all Kandi Burruss is a good person

by Davanta

E n t e r t a i n m e n t

Picture from httpthatgrapejuicenet201312kandi-burruss-

xscape-deal-tlc

KANDI BURRUSS

P a g e 7 E a g l e E y e

The Way to Play Video games are something everyone can find some sort of fun in and so in this article I will

recommend 3 of my favorite games to you

1 World of Warcraft World of Warcraft has been running since 2004 and is one of the most popular massively

multiplayer online (MMO) games in the world and my personal favorite WoW allows you to choose one of the two

opposing factions Alliance or Horde and make your character out of the eight playable races ranging from Goblins to

Elves even Gnomes After you choose your race you are able to choose one of the eleven playable classes available to

that race so you could be a melee fighting warrior or a spell-casting mage The point of WoW is to quest through the

huge beautiful world of Azeroth (and a planet in space called Outland) to level up your character and eventually get to

the high level content But donrsquot worry if you donrsquot feel like doing that then you can spend your time doing Pokemon

style pet battles or collecting mounts and with the new expansion Warlords of Draenor now is a great time to start

playing Platforms PC Mac

2 Bruumltal Legend So any game that features Jack Black as the main character totally wins me over instantly I bought

this game because it was a dollar during a Steam sale and my life has been changed You play as Eddie Riggs a roadie

(voiced by Jack Black) who was sent to the land of heavy metal to help fight off numerous big-bads You meet many famous

artists along your travels such as Ozzy Osbourne Lita Ford Lemmy Kilmister and Rob Halford You battle evil with your

Flying V guitar and a battle axe in a world inspired by the album covers of metals past If this game doesnrsquot interest you in

even the slightest with its witty humor and absurd story-line then we just canrsquot ever talk

Platforms PC OS X Linux X-Box 360 and PS3

3 Grand Theft Auto San Andreas Okay so by this time in our lives you have seen or heard of the GTA series

There have been many controversies surrounding them and they have a really amazing story line GTA SA in my opinion is

the best game in the 16 title series Herersquos the synopsis from the Rockstar Games website ldquoHis mother has been murdered

his family has fallen apart and his childhood friends are all heading towards disaster On his return to the neighborhood a

couple of corrupt cops frame him for homicide CJ is forced on a journey that takes him across the entire state of San Andreas

to save his family and to take control of the streetsrdquo This game was the first of many things for the series holds a Metacritic

score of 95 and was Playstationrsquos game of the year for 2004 I recommend you pick this up for the experience of story mode

It will change you with its humor yet gripping seriousness

Platforms PC X-Box X-Box 360 Playstation 2 Playstation 3 OS X iOS (mobile versions arenrsquot as good) Windows

phone Android and Fire OS

by Kamron

E a g l e E y e P a g e 8

What to Watch TVmdashsomething everyone can find joy in Well Irsquom going to be recommending 3 of my

favorite TV shows

1 Buffy the Vampire Slayer Joss Whedon once said ldquo Make it dark make it grim but for

the love of God tell a jokerdquo This statement sums up this show perfectly Buffy the Vampire

Slayer takes place in the fictional town of Sunnydale California and centers on Buffyrsquos ex-

ploits in fighting everything from vampires to robots The show also has great character

development and an epic progressive story It knows how to make you laugh and then

make you cry You can stream it from Netflix and Hulu or you can purchase it

2 Doctor Who Doctor Who started in 1963 and has been running ever since (excluding

the stall period between old DW and the new DW) Doctor Who stars the time-traveling

regenerating Doctor on his escapades through space time and sometimes even alternate

dimensions He picks up different companions as the seasons go on as well as his regener-

ations to a different actor and personality The show is quirky and gripping with complex

character development It also has great humor around every turn and is sometimes terrify-

ing (the ninth episode of the reboot ldquoAre you my mummyrdquo) Hulu Netflix and Amazon

Prime all stream this straight to you without you having to purchase a thing

3 The 100 The 100 is a newer show that is only in its second season and the main story

is that earth was destroyed in a brutal war between countries As a result everyone fled in-

to space and they soon realized they could not survive on their individual space stations

Therefore each country connected their station together to form the Ark What we see in

the show starts a decent amount of time after that where all of the prisoners of the Ark are

being launched back to earth to see if it is habitable or not They then land and uncover

many things about Earth that they never knew because they grew up in space There are

many main characters and an epic storyline to get you enthralled It is based off of a series

of books and it can be found on Hulu

by Kamron

Missing UVA Studentrsquos Remains Found

By Amy A

Background

UVA student Hannah Graham disappeared on September 13 after a night out with friends Sur-

veillance videos show that at 1 am Graham was walking and ran as she passed a Charlottesville gas sta-

tion after leaving an off campus party At 120 am Hannah texted her friend to say that she was lost and

trying to find her way to the party She briefly talked to a man outside of a bar and walked into a mall

downtown where witnesses saw a man putting his arm around her Jesse Mathews age 32 and the felon

of this crime was an operating room technician at the universityrsquos hospital He was also a former college

football line man and a ldquosometimesrdquo cab driver He was arrested in Gilchrist Texas and was charged with

the kidnapping with intent to defile in Galveston County Texas and is also facing charges related to a

2005 sexual assault Furthermore he has no intention of providing details More than 1000 volunteers

had come out to search for Hannah who was also 1 out 5 girls to go missing in Charlottesville in the last

five years On October 18 Hannahrsquos remains were finally found

Hannah Graham

httpwwwcnncom20141024usvirginia-hannah-graham-remains-identified

Remains are found

Hannah Graham 18 remains had been found about twelve miles from the Charlottesville Cam-

pus in the deeply wooded area of Albemarle County In addition just six miles away the body of 20 year

old Virginia Tech student Morgan Harrington was found there after she vanished in 2009 The tip gave

police a lead was made by Bobby Pugh a landscaper He was headed to a job site when he discovered

something frightening Eighteen days later police were able to follow up on the lead after spending most

of the time working with numerous local state and federal partners on the difficult case After the re-

mains were found Hannahrsquos parents released speech showing their grief and thankfulness for volunteers

and the presiding chief officer of the case Chief Longo

Ebola Fast Facts

Virus is transmitted through wild animals and

spreads in civilization through human to human

transmission but not through air

Average fatality rate is around 50 but can range through 25 to 90

Incubation period infection with virus to onset to symptoms is 2 to 21 days

Humans are not infectious until they develop symptoms

First appeared in 1976 in two coinciding out breaks in Nzara Sudan and in Yambuku Demo

cratic Republic of Congo

Initial symptoms are fever fatigue muscle pain headache and sore throat which is followed by

vomiting diarrhea rash and symptoms of im

paired kidney and liver function as well as

bleeding (Internal and external) in some cases

There are experimental drugs but they need more testing

2014 Outbreak

When you hear the word ldquoEbolardquo how do you re-

act Do laugh Are scared to death Are you thinking

about those in other countries who have been struck

home with this dreadful disease In the United States

the first person to be diagnosed with was the infamous

Thomas Eric Duncan The 42 year Liberian citizen had

left his home country after visiting for the United

States but then after two weeks later he died at a Dal-

las Texas hospital on a Wednesday at 751 am

Sources say that it was possible that Eric got infected

during helping Ebola patients in Liberia In fact he had

direct contact with a pregnant woman infected with

Ebola while helping her home after an Ebola treatment

ward turned her away on September 15 However

when Duncan was questioned about whether he had

cared for a patient with the deadly virus and whether he

had touched the body of someone who died in an area

affected by the disease he answered ldquonordquo Coming

back to the US was actually supposed to be a jubilant

time for Duncan and his family He was going to reu-

nite with his son and fianceacutee and meet his fianceacuteersquos

family for what seemed to be the first time There was

even word of a wedding but the happiness all ended

when the headaches and stomachaches began

The next to be detected with Ebola were the two

nurses Nina Pham 26 and Amber Vinson 29 Both

had cared for Eric Duncan through treatment Present-

ly both are finally free of the disease Nina Pham had

been discharged on October 24 after her strong fight

and the generous plasma donation from Ebola survivor

Dr Kent Additionally Nina had been reunited with

her dog Bentley after he was held longer under quar-

antine on Saturday Nina is not only seen as just an

Ebola survivor but a good teacher someone with a

good sense of humor religious and loves her job Am-

ber Vinson the second nurse was treated at Emory

University Hospital Unfortunately once opened to the

virus Vinson flew on a commercial jet from Dallas to

Cleveland and back again She showed no symptoms

so therersquos a great chance she was not contagious but for

caution Airline officials contacted all passengers for

any sign of symptoms

Lastly with the additional Ebola case in Manhat-

tan New York that too has been resolved Dr Craig

Allen Spencer was released from the hospital on No-

vember 12 2014 after being treated at Bellevue Hospi-

tal Spencer 33 had been working with medical aid

group Doctors Without Borders in Guinea After com-

pleting his work he left Africa two days later and was

diagnosed of Ebola on October 23 So far in the US

wersquove only had four reported cases but just halfway

around the world in West Africa 5000 almost people

have died from Ebola and more than 13 500 cases have

been confirmed since the beginning of the outbreak

earlier this year Ebola cases seem to be decreasing and

are at a hopeful end in America because of the exten-

sive effort being put into tracking the hemorrhagic dis-

ease and stopping it from spreading Things like airport

screening and questions are being asked near borders

and at clinics are in effect to try end Ebola and with

public corporation and the continuous assistance of

American troops in Africa Ebola could be on its way

Ebola The Deadliest Epidemic of 2014 By Amy A

P a g e 1 1 E a g l e E y e

FYI Fingernails grow faster than toenails

Philadelphia means ldquoBrotherly Loverdquo in Greek

Winter lasts for 21 years on Uranus

In The Chronicles of Narnia Aslanrsquos name is Turkish for lion

By Jahsaan Hubbard

Info from httpkidsnationalgeographiccomcontentkidsen_USfun-

facts

P a g e 3 I n d e p e n d e n c e M i d d l e S c h o o l

F U N P a g e s

F U N P a g e

Apps

Try some awesome apps that I personally find awesome and

helpful (Mostly iPhone specified however some are cross plat-

form)

Iconical Have you ever wished that your iPhone was as customizable as

an Android Well for $199 you can do things such as edit all of the icons

and set home screen shortcuts that will take you straight to someonersquos Face-

book page (I wonrsquot judge youhellip Too horribly) or to the upgrade screen of

Plants Vs Zombies If you want a phone that is truly unique to you then you

can download it off from the appstore today

Dayre If you donrsquot have Tumblr and you want something pretty dang

close and in my opinion a lot more pleasing to the eye then you can pick this

up from the appstore for free today Dayre allows you to take pictures sound

clips and even videos of your life and upload them to your own personalized

blog style page which has its own URL so your friends can follow your ex-

ploits

Plants Vs Zombies How could you make a list of apps without including

this game Plants vs Zombies is a tower defense game where you have to

plant plants to protect your brains from the zombies You as the player have

a whole arsenal of greenery at your disposal ranging from peashooters to

cherry-bombs If you would like to get thisyou can grab it from the appstore

for $099

Pandora Pandora radio is my favorite radio service on mobile devices

Pandora not only gives you music you love it also helps you find more music

that you will like based on the style tempo and group you are listening to

The only downside is that you must be connected to the internet to use it

However that shouldnrsquot be much trouble considering most phones have 34g

You can start finding new music by downloading this for free from the

appstore

E n t e r t a i n m e n t

P a g e 5 E a g l e E y e

I n d e p e n d e n c e M i d d l e S c h o o l P a g e 6

Kandi Burruss was born on May 17 1976 in College Park Georgia

Kandi is an American actress singer song writer record producer and

television personality She has a lot of songs out and some that I would

love to share with you are ldquoHavenrsquot Loved Rightrdquo rdquoLet Them Loverdquo

ldquoDonrsquot Think Irsquom Notrdquo ldquoStay Prayedrdquo ldquoCheating On Merdquo ldquoLeave Yourdquo

and ldquoFly Aboverdquo Additionally shersquos been in a TV show that is called

ldquoBravordquo and the show she is currently in is called ldquoThe Real Housewives

of Atlantardquo Also noteworthy is her part in the movie Second Chance

Christmas She is in a relationship with Todd Tucker who is also in ldquoThe

Real Housewives of Atlantardquo They got married on April 4 2014 and are

now living a good life in Atlanta Georgia Kandirsquos Parents Titus and

Joyce Burruss Jr have also appeared in their show ldquoThe Real House-

wives of Atlantardquo All in all Kandi Burruss is a good person

by Davanta

E n t e r t a i n m e n t

Picture from httpthatgrapejuicenet201312kandi-burruss-

xscape-deal-tlc

KANDI BURRUSS

P a g e 7 E a g l e E y e

The Way to Play Video games are something everyone can find some sort of fun in and so in this article I will

recommend 3 of my favorite games to you

1 World of Warcraft World of Warcraft has been running since 2004 and is one of the most popular massively

multiplayer online (MMO) games in the world and my personal favorite WoW allows you to choose one of the two

opposing factions Alliance or Horde and make your character out of the eight playable races ranging from Goblins to

Elves even Gnomes After you choose your race you are able to choose one of the eleven playable classes available to

that race so you could be a melee fighting warrior or a spell-casting mage The point of WoW is to quest through the

huge beautiful world of Azeroth (and a planet in space called Outland) to level up your character and eventually get to

the high level content But donrsquot worry if you donrsquot feel like doing that then you can spend your time doing Pokemon

style pet battles or collecting mounts and with the new expansion Warlords of Draenor now is a great time to start

playing Platforms PC Mac

2 Bruumltal Legend So any game that features Jack Black as the main character totally wins me over instantly I bought

this game because it was a dollar during a Steam sale and my life has been changed You play as Eddie Riggs a roadie

(voiced by Jack Black) who was sent to the land of heavy metal to help fight off numerous big-bads You meet many famous

artists along your travels such as Ozzy Osbourne Lita Ford Lemmy Kilmister and Rob Halford You battle evil with your

Flying V guitar and a battle axe in a world inspired by the album covers of metals past If this game doesnrsquot interest you in

even the slightest with its witty humor and absurd story-line then we just canrsquot ever talk

Platforms PC OS X Linux X-Box 360 and PS3

3 Grand Theft Auto San Andreas Okay so by this time in our lives you have seen or heard of the GTA series

There have been many controversies surrounding them and they have a really amazing story line GTA SA in my opinion is

the best game in the 16 title series Herersquos the synopsis from the Rockstar Games website ldquoHis mother has been murdered

his family has fallen apart and his childhood friends are all heading towards disaster On his return to the neighborhood a

couple of corrupt cops frame him for homicide CJ is forced on a journey that takes him across the entire state of San Andreas

to save his family and to take control of the streetsrdquo This game was the first of many things for the series holds a Metacritic

score of 95 and was Playstationrsquos game of the year for 2004 I recommend you pick this up for the experience of story mode

It will change you with its humor yet gripping seriousness

Platforms PC X-Box X-Box 360 Playstation 2 Playstation 3 OS X iOS (mobile versions arenrsquot as good) Windows

phone Android and Fire OS

by Kamron

E a g l e E y e P a g e 8

What to Watch TVmdashsomething everyone can find joy in Well Irsquom going to be recommending 3 of my

favorite TV shows

1 Buffy the Vampire Slayer Joss Whedon once said ldquo Make it dark make it grim but for

the love of God tell a jokerdquo This statement sums up this show perfectly Buffy the Vampire

Slayer takes place in the fictional town of Sunnydale California and centers on Buffyrsquos ex-

ploits in fighting everything from vampires to robots The show also has great character

development and an epic progressive story It knows how to make you laugh and then

make you cry You can stream it from Netflix and Hulu or you can purchase it

2 Doctor Who Doctor Who started in 1963 and has been running ever since (excluding

the stall period between old DW and the new DW) Doctor Who stars the time-traveling

regenerating Doctor on his escapades through space time and sometimes even alternate

dimensions He picks up different companions as the seasons go on as well as his regener-

ations to a different actor and personality The show is quirky and gripping with complex

character development It also has great humor around every turn and is sometimes terrify-

ing (the ninth episode of the reboot ldquoAre you my mummyrdquo) Hulu Netflix and Amazon

Prime all stream this straight to you without you having to purchase a thing

3 The 100 The 100 is a newer show that is only in its second season and the main story

is that earth was destroyed in a brutal war between countries As a result everyone fled in-

to space and they soon realized they could not survive on their individual space stations

Therefore each country connected their station together to form the Ark What we see in

the show starts a decent amount of time after that where all of the prisoners of the Ark are

being launched back to earth to see if it is habitable or not They then land and uncover

many things about Earth that they never knew because they grew up in space There are

many main characters and an epic storyline to get you enthralled It is based off of a series

of books and it can be found on Hulu

by Kamron

Missing UVA Studentrsquos Remains Found

By Amy A

Background

UVA student Hannah Graham disappeared on September 13 after a night out with friends Sur-

veillance videos show that at 1 am Graham was walking and ran as she passed a Charlottesville gas sta-

tion after leaving an off campus party At 120 am Hannah texted her friend to say that she was lost and

trying to find her way to the party She briefly talked to a man outside of a bar and walked into a mall

downtown where witnesses saw a man putting his arm around her Jesse Mathews age 32 and the felon

of this crime was an operating room technician at the universityrsquos hospital He was also a former college

football line man and a ldquosometimesrdquo cab driver He was arrested in Gilchrist Texas and was charged with

the kidnapping with intent to defile in Galveston County Texas and is also facing charges related to a

2005 sexual assault Furthermore he has no intention of providing details More than 1000 volunteers

had come out to search for Hannah who was also 1 out 5 girls to go missing in Charlottesville in the last

five years On October 18 Hannahrsquos remains were finally found

Hannah Graham

httpwwwcnncom20141024usvirginia-hannah-graham-remains-identified

Remains are found

Hannah Graham 18 remains had been found about twelve miles from the Charlottesville Cam-

pus in the deeply wooded area of Albemarle County In addition just six miles away the body of 20 year

old Virginia Tech student Morgan Harrington was found there after she vanished in 2009 The tip gave

police a lead was made by Bobby Pugh a landscaper He was headed to a job site when he discovered

something frightening Eighteen days later police were able to follow up on the lead after spending most

of the time working with numerous local state and federal partners on the difficult case After the re-

mains were found Hannahrsquos parents released speech showing their grief and thankfulness for volunteers

and the presiding chief officer of the case Chief Longo

Ebola Fast Facts

Virus is transmitted through wild animals and

spreads in civilization through human to human

transmission but not through air

Average fatality rate is around 50 but can range through 25 to 90

Incubation period infection with virus to onset to symptoms is 2 to 21 days

Humans are not infectious until they develop symptoms

First appeared in 1976 in two coinciding out breaks in Nzara Sudan and in Yambuku Demo

cratic Republic of Congo

Initial symptoms are fever fatigue muscle pain headache and sore throat which is followed by

vomiting diarrhea rash and symptoms of im

paired kidney and liver function as well as

bleeding (Internal and external) in some cases

There are experimental drugs but they need more testing

2014 Outbreak

When you hear the word ldquoEbolardquo how do you re-

act Do laugh Are scared to death Are you thinking

about those in other countries who have been struck

home with this dreadful disease In the United States

the first person to be diagnosed with was the infamous

Thomas Eric Duncan The 42 year Liberian citizen had

left his home country after visiting for the United

States but then after two weeks later he died at a Dal-

las Texas hospital on a Wednesday at 751 am

Sources say that it was possible that Eric got infected

during helping Ebola patients in Liberia In fact he had

direct contact with a pregnant woman infected with

Ebola while helping her home after an Ebola treatment

ward turned her away on September 15 However

when Duncan was questioned about whether he had

cared for a patient with the deadly virus and whether he

had touched the body of someone who died in an area

affected by the disease he answered ldquonordquo Coming

back to the US was actually supposed to be a jubilant

time for Duncan and his family He was going to reu-

nite with his son and fianceacutee and meet his fianceacuteersquos

family for what seemed to be the first time There was

even word of a wedding but the happiness all ended

when the headaches and stomachaches began

The next to be detected with Ebola were the two

nurses Nina Pham 26 and Amber Vinson 29 Both

had cared for Eric Duncan through treatment Present-

ly both are finally free of the disease Nina Pham had

been discharged on October 24 after her strong fight

and the generous plasma donation from Ebola survivor

Dr Kent Additionally Nina had been reunited with

her dog Bentley after he was held longer under quar-

antine on Saturday Nina is not only seen as just an

Ebola survivor but a good teacher someone with a

good sense of humor religious and loves her job Am-

ber Vinson the second nurse was treated at Emory

University Hospital Unfortunately once opened to the

virus Vinson flew on a commercial jet from Dallas to

Cleveland and back again She showed no symptoms

so therersquos a great chance she was not contagious but for

caution Airline officials contacted all passengers for

any sign of symptoms

Lastly with the additional Ebola case in Manhat-

tan New York that too has been resolved Dr Craig

Allen Spencer was released from the hospital on No-

vember 12 2014 after being treated at Bellevue Hospi-

tal Spencer 33 had been working with medical aid

group Doctors Without Borders in Guinea After com-

pleting his work he left Africa two days later and was

diagnosed of Ebola on October 23 So far in the US

wersquove only had four reported cases but just halfway

around the world in West Africa 5000 almost people

have died from Ebola and more than 13 500 cases have

been confirmed since the beginning of the outbreak

earlier this year Ebola cases seem to be decreasing and

are at a hopeful end in America because of the exten-

sive effort being put into tracking the hemorrhagic dis-

ease and stopping it from spreading Things like airport

screening and questions are being asked near borders

and at clinics are in effect to try end Ebola and with

public corporation and the continuous assistance of

American troops in Africa Ebola could be on its way

Ebola The Deadliest Epidemic of 2014 By Amy A

P a g e 1 1 E a g l e E y e

FYI Fingernails grow faster than toenails

Philadelphia means ldquoBrotherly Loverdquo in Greek

Winter lasts for 21 years on Uranus

In The Chronicles of Narnia Aslanrsquos name is Turkish for lion

By Jahsaan Hubbard

Info from httpkidsnationalgeographiccomcontentkidsen_USfun-

facts

F U N P a g e

Apps

Try some awesome apps that I personally find awesome and

helpful (Mostly iPhone specified however some are cross plat-

form)

Iconical Have you ever wished that your iPhone was as customizable as

an Android Well for $199 you can do things such as edit all of the icons

and set home screen shortcuts that will take you straight to someonersquos Face-

book page (I wonrsquot judge youhellip Too horribly) or to the upgrade screen of

Plants Vs Zombies If you want a phone that is truly unique to you then you

can download it off from the appstore today

Dayre If you donrsquot have Tumblr and you want something pretty dang

close and in my opinion a lot more pleasing to the eye then you can pick this

up from the appstore for free today Dayre allows you to take pictures sound

clips and even videos of your life and upload them to your own personalized

blog style page which has its own URL so your friends can follow your ex-

ploits

Plants Vs Zombies How could you make a list of apps without including

this game Plants vs Zombies is a tower defense game where you have to

plant plants to protect your brains from the zombies You as the player have

a whole arsenal of greenery at your disposal ranging from peashooters to

cherry-bombs If you would like to get thisyou can grab it from the appstore

for $099

Pandora Pandora radio is my favorite radio service on mobile devices

Pandora not only gives you music you love it also helps you find more music

that you will like based on the style tempo and group you are listening to

The only downside is that you must be connected to the internet to use it

However that shouldnrsquot be much trouble considering most phones have 34g

You can start finding new music by downloading this for free from the

appstore

E n t e r t a i n m e n t

P a g e 5 E a g l e E y e

I n d e p e n d e n c e M i d d l e S c h o o l P a g e 6

Kandi Burruss was born on May 17 1976 in College Park Georgia

Kandi is an American actress singer song writer record producer and

television personality She has a lot of songs out and some that I would

love to share with you are ldquoHavenrsquot Loved Rightrdquo rdquoLet Them Loverdquo

ldquoDonrsquot Think Irsquom Notrdquo ldquoStay Prayedrdquo ldquoCheating On Merdquo ldquoLeave Yourdquo

and ldquoFly Aboverdquo Additionally shersquos been in a TV show that is called

ldquoBravordquo and the show she is currently in is called ldquoThe Real Housewives

of Atlantardquo Also noteworthy is her part in the movie Second Chance

Christmas She is in a relationship with Todd Tucker who is also in ldquoThe

Real Housewives of Atlantardquo They got married on April 4 2014 and are

now living a good life in Atlanta Georgia Kandirsquos Parents Titus and

Joyce Burruss Jr have also appeared in their show ldquoThe Real House-

wives of Atlantardquo All in all Kandi Burruss is a good person

by Davanta

E n t e r t a i n m e n t

Picture from httpthatgrapejuicenet201312kandi-burruss-

xscape-deal-tlc

KANDI BURRUSS

P a g e 7 E a g l e E y e

The Way to Play Video games are something everyone can find some sort of fun in and so in this article I will

recommend 3 of my favorite games to you

1 World of Warcraft World of Warcraft has been running since 2004 and is one of the most popular massively

multiplayer online (MMO) games in the world and my personal favorite WoW allows you to choose one of the two

opposing factions Alliance or Horde and make your character out of the eight playable races ranging from Goblins to

Elves even Gnomes After you choose your race you are able to choose one of the eleven playable classes available to

that race so you could be a melee fighting warrior or a spell-casting mage The point of WoW is to quest through the

huge beautiful world of Azeroth (and a planet in space called Outland) to level up your character and eventually get to

the high level content But donrsquot worry if you donrsquot feel like doing that then you can spend your time doing Pokemon

style pet battles or collecting mounts and with the new expansion Warlords of Draenor now is a great time to start

playing Platforms PC Mac

2 Bruumltal Legend So any game that features Jack Black as the main character totally wins me over instantly I bought

this game because it was a dollar during a Steam sale and my life has been changed You play as Eddie Riggs a roadie

(voiced by Jack Black) who was sent to the land of heavy metal to help fight off numerous big-bads You meet many famous

artists along your travels such as Ozzy Osbourne Lita Ford Lemmy Kilmister and Rob Halford You battle evil with your

Flying V guitar and a battle axe in a world inspired by the album covers of metals past If this game doesnrsquot interest you in

even the slightest with its witty humor and absurd story-line then we just canrsquot ever talk

Platforms PC OS X Linux X-Box 360 and PS3

3 Grand Theft Auto San Andreas Okay so by this time in our lives you have seen or heard of the GTA series

There have been many controversies surrounding them and they have a really amazing story line GTA SA in my opinion is

the best game in the 16 title series Herersquos the synopsis from the Rockstar Games website ldquoHis mother has been murdered

his family has fallen apart and his childhood friends are all heading towards disaster On his return to the neighborhood a

couple of corrupt cops frame him for homicide CJ is forced on a journey that takes him across the entire state of San Andreas

to save his family and to take control of the streetsrdquo This game was the first of many things for the series holds a Metacritic

score of 95 and was Playstationrsquos game of the year for 2004 I recommend you pick this up for the experience of story mode

It will change you with its humor yet gripping seriousness

Platforms PC X-Box X-Box 360 Playstation 2 Playstation 3 OS X iOS (mobile versions arenrsquot as good) Windows

phone Android and Fire OS

by Kamron

E a g l e E y e P a g e 8

What to Watch TVmdashsomething everyone can find joy in Well Irsquom going to be recommending 3 of my

favorite TV shows

1 Buffy the Vampire Slayer Joss Whedon once said ldquo Make it dark make it grim but for

the love of God tell a jokerdquo This statement sums up this show perfectly Buffy the Vampire

Slayer takes place in the fictional town of Sunnydale California and centers on Buffyrsquos ex-

ploits in fighting everything from vampires to robots The show also has great character

development and an epic progressive story It knows how to make you laugh and then

make you cry You can stream it from Netflix and Hulu or you can purchase it

2 Doctor Who Doctor Who started in 1963 and has been running ever since (excluding

the stall period between old DW and the new DW) Doctor Who stars the time-traveling

regenerating Doctor on his escapades through space time and sometimes even alternate

dimensions He picks up different companions as the seasons go on as well as his regener-

ations to a different actor and personality The show is quirky and gripping with complex

character development It also has great humor around every turn and is sometimes terrify-

ing (the ninth episode of the reboot ldquoAre you my mummyrdquo) Hulu Netflix and Amazon

Prime all stream this straight to you without you having to purchase a thing

3 The 100 The 100 is a newer show that is only in its second season and the main story

is that earth was destroyed in a brutal war between countries As a result everyone fled in-

to space and they soon realized they could not survive on their individual space stations

Therefore each country connected their station together to form the Ark What we see in

the show starts a decent amount of time after that where all of the prisoners of the Ark are

being launched back to earth to see if it is habitable or not They then land and uncover

many things about Earth that they never knew because they grew up in space There are

many main characters and an epic storyline to get you enthralled It is based off of a series

of books and it can be found on Hulu

by Kamron

Missing UVA Studentrsquos Remains Found

By Amy A

Background

UVA student Hannah Graham disappeared on September 13 after a night out with friends Sur-

veillance videos show that at 1 am Graham was walking and ran as she passed a Charlottesville gas sta-

tion after leaving an off campus party At 120 am Hannah texted her friend to say that she was lost and

trying to find her way to the party She briefly talked to a man outside of a bar and walked into a mall

downtown where witnesses saw a man putting his arm around her Jesse Mathews age 32 and the felon

of this crime was an operating room technician at the universityrsquos hospital He was also a former college

football line man and a ldquosometimesrdquo cab driver He was arrested in Gilchrist Texas and was charged with

the kidnapping with intent to defile in Galveston County Texas and is also facing charges related to a

2005 sexual assault Furthermore he has no intention of providing details More than 1000 volunteers

had come out to search for Hannah who was also 1 out 5 girls to go missing in Charlottesville in the last

five years On October 18 Hannahrsquos remains were finally found

Hannah Graham

httpwwwcnncom20141024usvirginia-hannah-graham-remains-identified

Remains are found

Hannah Graham 18 remains had been found about twelve miles from the Charlottesville Cam-

pus in the deeply wooded area of Albemarle County In addition just six miles away the body of 20 year

old Virginia Tech student Morgan Harrington was found there after she vanished in 2009 The tip gave

police a lead was made by Bobby Pugh a landscaper He was headed to a job site when he discovered

something frightening Eighteen days later police were able to follow up on the lead after spending most

of the time working with numerous local state and federal partners on the difficult case After the re-

mains were found Hannahrsquos parents released speech showing their grief and thankfulness for volunteers

and the presiding chief officer of the case Chief Longo

Ebola Fast Facts

Virus is transmitted through wild animals and

spreads in civilization through human to human

transmission but not through air

Average fatality rate is around 50 but can range through 25 to 90

Incubation period infection with virus to onset to symptoms is 2 to 21 days

Humans are not infectious until they develop symptoms

First appeared in 1976 in two coinciding out breaks in Nzara Sudan and in Yambuku Demo

cratic Republic of Congo

Initial symptoms are fever fatigue muscle pain headache and sore throat which is followed by

vomiting diarrhea rash and symptoms of im

paired kidney and liver function as well as

bleeding (Internal and external) in some cases

There are experimental drugs but they need more testing

2014 Outbreak

When you hear the word ldquoEbolardquo how do you re-

act Do laugh Are scared to death Are you thinking

about those in other countries who have been struck

home with this dreadful disease In the United States

the first person to be diagnosed with was the infamous

Thomas Eric Duncan The 42 year Liberian citizen had

left his home country after visiting for the United

States but then after two weeks later he died at a Dal-

las Texas hospital on a Wednesday at 751 am

Sources say that it was possible that Eric got infected

during helping Ebola patients in Liberia In fact he had

direct contact with a pregnant woman infected with

Ebola while helping her home after an Ebola treatment

ward turned her away on September 15 However

when Duncan was questioned about whether he had

cared for a patient with the deadly virus and whether he

had touched the body of someone who died in an area

affected by the disease he answered ldquonordquo Coming

back to the US was actually supposed to be a jubilant

time for Duncan and his family He was going to reu-

nite with his son and fianceacutee and meet his fianceacuteersquos

family for what seemed to be the first time There was

even word of a wedding but the happiness all ended

when the headaches and stomachaches began

The next to be detected with Ebola were the two

nurses Nina Pham 26 and Amber Vinson 29 Both

had cared for Eric Duncan through treatment Present-

ly both are finally free of the disease Nina Pham had

been discharged on October 24 after her strong fight

and the generous plasma donation from Ebola survivor

Dr Kent Additionally Nina had been reunited with

her dog Bentley after he was held longer under quar-

antine on Saturday Nina is not only seen as just an

Ebola survivor but a good teacher someone with a

good sense of humor religious and loves her job Am-

ber Vinson the second nurse was treated at Emory

University Hospital Unfortunately once opened to the

virus Vinson flew on a commercial jet from Dallas to

Cleveland and back again She showed no symptoms

so therersquos a great chance she was not contagious but for

caution Airline officials contacted all passengers for

any sign of symptoms

Lastly with the additional Ebola case in Manhat-

tan New York that too has been resolved Dr Craig

Allen Spencer was released from the hospital on No-

vember 12 2014 after being treated at Bellevue Hospi-

tal Spencer 33 had been working with medical aid

group Doctors Without Borders in Guinea After com-

pleting his work he left Africa two days later and was

diagnosed of Ebola on October 23 So far in the US

wersquove only had four reported cases but just halfway

around the world in West Africa 5000 almost people

have died from Ebola and more than 13 500 cases have

been confirmed since the beginning of the outbreak

earlier this year Ebola cases seem to be decreasing and

are at a hopeful end in America because of the exten-

sive effort being put into tracking the hemorrhagic dis-

ease and stopping it from spreading Things like airport

screening and questions are being asked near borders

and at clinics are in effect to try end Ebola and with

public corporation and the continuous assistance of

American troops in Africa Ebola could be on its way

Ebola The Deadliest Epidemic of 2014 By Amy A

P a g e 1 1 E a g l e E y e

FYI Fingernails grow faster than toenails

Philadelphia means ldquoBrotherly Loverdquo in Greek

Winter lasts for 21 years on Uranus

In The Chronicles of Narnia Aslanrsquos name is Turkish for lion

By Jahsaan Hubbard

Info from httpkidsnationalgeographiccomcontentkidsen_USfun-

facts

Apps

Try some awesome apps that I personally find awesome and

helpful (Mostly iPhone specified however some are cross plat-

form)

Iconical Have you ever wished that your iPhone was as customizable as

an Android Well for $199 you can do things such as edit all of the icons

and set home screen shortcuts that will take you straight to someonersquos Face-

book page (I wonrsquot judge youhellip Too horribly) or to the upgrade screen of

Plants Vs Zombies If you want a phone that is truly unique to you then you

can download it off from the appstore today

Dayre If you donrsquot have Tumblr and you want something pretty dang

close and in my opinion a lot more pleasing to the eye then you can pick this

up from the appstore for free today Dayre allows you to take pictures sound

clips and even videos of your life and upload them to your own personalized

blog style page which has its own URL so your friends can follow your ex-

ploits

Plants Vs Zombies How could you make a list of apps without including

this game Plants vs Zombies is a tower defense game where you have to

plant plants to protect your brains from the zombies You as the player have

a whole arsenal of greenery at your disposal ranging from peashooters to

cherry-bombs If you would like to get thisyou can grab it from the appstore

for $099

Pandora Pandora radio is my favorite radio service on mobile devices

Pandora not only gives you music you love it also helps you find more music

that you will like based on the style tempo and group you are listening to

The only downside is that you must be connected to the internet to use it

However that shouldnrsquot be much trouble considering most phones have 34g

You can start finding new music by downloading this for free from the

appstore

E n t e r t a i n m e n t

P a g e 5 E a g l e E y e

I n d e p e n d e n c e M i d d l e S c h o o l P a g e 6

Kandi Burruss was born on May 17 1976 in College Park Georgia

Kandi is an American actress singer song writer record producer and

television personality She has a lot of songs out and some that I would

love to share with you are ldquoHavenrsquot Loved Rightrdquo rdquoLet Them Loverdquo

ldquoDonrsquot Think Irsquom Notrdquo ldquoStay Prayedrdquo ldquoCheating On Merdquo ldquoLeave Yourdquo

and ldquoFly Aboverdquo Additionally shersquos been in a TV show that is called

ldquoBravordquo and the show she is currently in is called ldquoThe Real Housewives

of Atlantardquo Also noteworthy is her part in the movie Second Chance

Christmas She is in a relationship with Todd Tucker who is also in ldquoThe

Real Housewives of Atlantardquo They got married on April 4 2014 and are

now living a good life in Atlanta Georgia Kandirsquos Parents Titus and

Joyce Burruss Jr have also appeared in their show ldquoThe Real House-

wives of Atlantardquo All in all Kandi Burruss is a good person

by Davanta

E n t e r t a i n m e n t

Picture from httpthatgrapejuicenet201312kandi-burruss-

xscape-deal-tlc

KANDI BURRUSS

P a g e 7 E a g l e E y e

The Way to Play Video games are something everyone can find some sort of fun in and so in this article I will

recommend 3 of my favorite games to you

1 World of Warcraft World of Warcraft has been running since 2004 and is one of the most popular massively

multiplayer online (MMO) games in the world and my personal favorite WoW allows you to choose one of the two

opposing factions Alliance or Horde and make your character out of the eight playable races ranging from Goblins to

Elves even Gnomes After you choose your race you are able to choose one of the eleven playable classes available to

that race so you could be a melee fighting warrior or a spell-casting mage The point of WoW is to quest through the

huge beautiful world of Azeroth (and a planet in space called Outland) to level up your character and eventually get to

the high level content But donrsquot worry if you donrsquot feel like doing that then you can spend your time doing Pokemon

style pet battles or collecting mounts and with the new expansion Warlords of Draenor now is a great time to start

playing Platforms PC Mac

2 Bruumltal Legend So any game that features Jack Black as the main character totally wins me over instantly I bought

this game because it was a dollar during a Steam sale and my life has been changed You play as Eddie Riggs a roadie

(voiced by Jack Black) who was sent to the land of heavy metal to help fight off numerous big-bads You meet many famous

artists along your travels such as Ozzy Osbourne Lita Ford Lemmy Kilmister and Rob Halford You battle evil with your

Flying V guitar and a battle axe in a world inspired by the album covers of metals past If this game doesnrsquot interest you in

even the slightest with its witty humor and absurd story-line then we just canrsquot ever talk

Platforms PC OS X Linux X-Box 360 and PS3

3 Grand Theft Auto San Andreas Okay so by this time in our lives you have seen or heard of the GTA series

There have been many controversies surrounding them and they have a really amazing story line GTA SA in my opinion is

the best game in the 16 title series Herersquos the synopsis from the Rockstar Games website ldquoHis mother has been murdered

his family has fallen apart and his childhood friends are all heading towards disaster On his return to the neighborhood a

couple of corrupt cops frame him for homicide CJ is forced on a journey that takes him across the entire state of San Andreas

to save his family and to take control of the streetsrdquo This game was the first of many things for the series holds a Metacritic

score of 95 and was Playstationrsquos game of the year for 2004 I recommend you pick this up for the experience of story mode

It will change you with its humor yet gripping seriousness

Platforms PC X-Box X-Box 360 Playstation 2 Playstation 3 OS X iOS (mobile versions arenrsquot as good) Windows

phone Android and Fire OS

by Kamron

E a g l e E y e P a g e 8

What to Watch TVmdashsomething everyone can find joy in Well Irsquom going to be recommending 3 of my

favorite TV shows

1 Buffy the Vampire Slayer Joss Whedon once said ldquo Make it dark make it grim but for

the love of God tell a jokerdquo This statement sums up this show perfectly Buffy the Vampire

Slayer takes place in the fictional town of Sunnydale California and centers on Buffyrsquos ex-

ploits in fighting everything from vampires to robots The show also has great character

development and an epic progressive story It knows how to make you laugh and then

make you cry You can stream it from Netflix and Hulu or you can purchase it

2 Doctor Who Doctor Who started in 1963 and has been running ever since (excluding

the stall period between old DW and the new DW) Doctor Who stars the time-traveling

regenerating Doctor on his escapades through space time and sometimes even alternate

dimensions He picks up different companions as the seasons go on as well as his regener-

ations to a different actor and personality The show is quirky and gripping with complex

character development It also has great humor around every turn and is sometimes terrify-

ing (the ninth episode of the reboot ldquoAre you my mummyrdquo) Hulu Netflix and Amazon

Prime all stream this straight to you without you having to purchase a thing

3 The 100 The 100 is a newer show that is only in its second season and the main story

is that earth was destroyed in a brutal war between countries As a result everyone fled in-

to space and they soon realized they could not survive on their individual space stations

Therefore each country connected their station together to form the Ark What we see in

the show starts a decent amount of time after that where all of the prisoners of the Ark are

being launched back to earth to see if it is habitable or not They then land and uncover

many things about Earth that they never knew because they grew up in space There are

many main characters and an epic storyline to get you enthralled It is based off of a series

of books and it can be found on Hulu

by Kamron

Missing UVA Studentrsquos Remains Found

By Amy A

Background

UVA student Hannah Graham disappeared on September 13 after a night out with friends Sur-

veillance videos show that at 1 am Graham was walking and ran as she passed a Charlottesville gas sta-

tion after leaving an off campus party At 120 am Hannah texted her friend to say that she was lost and

trying to find her way to the party She briefly talked to a man outside of a bar and walked into a mall

downtown where witnesses saw a man putting his arm around her Jesse Mathews age 32 and the felon

of this crime was an operating room technician at the universityrsquos hospital He was also a former college

football line man and a ldquosometimesrdquo cab driver He was arrested in Gilchrist Texas and was charged with

the kidnapping with intent to defile in Galveston County Texas and is also facing charges related to a

2005 sexual assault Furthermore he has no intention of providing details More than 1000 volunteers

had come out to search for Hannah who was also 1 out 5 girls to go missing in Charlottesville in the last

five years On October 18 Hannahrsquos remains were finally found

Hannah Graham

httpwwwcnncom20141024usvirginia-hannah-graham-remains-identified

Remains are found

Hannah Graham 18 remains had been found about twelve miles from the Charlottesville Cam-

pus in the deeply wooded area of Albemarle County In addition just six miles away the body of 20 year

old Virginia Tech student Morgan Harrington was found there after she vanished in 2009 The tip gave

police a lead was made by Bobby Pugh a landscaper He was headed to a job site when he discovered

something frightening Eighteen days later police were able to follow up on the lead after spending most

of the time working with numerous local state and federal partners on the difficult case After the re-

mains were found Hannahrsquos parents released speech showing their grief and thankfulness for volunteers

and the presiding chief officer of the case Chief Longo

Ebola Fast Facts

Virus is transmitted through wild animals and

spreads in civilization through human to human

transmission but not through air

Average fatality rate is around 50 but can range through 25 to 90

Incubation period infection with virus to onset to symptoms is 2 to 21 days

Humans are not infectious until they develop symptoms

First appeared in 1976 in two coinciding out breaks in Nzara Sudan and in Yambuku Demo

cratic Republic of Congo

Initial symptoms are fever fatigue muscle pain headache and sore throat which is followed by

vomiting diarrhea rash and symptoms of im

paired kidney and liver function as well as

bleeding (Internal and external) in some cases

There are experimental drugs but they need more testing

2014 Outbreak

When you hear the word ldquoEbolardquo how do you re-

act Do laugh Are scared to death Are you thinking

about those in other countries who have been struck

home with this dreadful disease In the United States

the first person to be diagnosed with was the infamous

Thomas Eric Duncan The 42 year Liberian citizen had

left his home country after visiting for the United

States but then after two weeks later he died at a Dal-

las Texas hospital on a Wednesday at 751 am

Sources say that it was possible that Eric got infected

during helping Ebola patients in Liberia In fact he had

direct contact with a pregnant woman infected with

Ebola while helping her home after an Ebola treatment

ward turned her away on September 15 However

when Duncan was questioned about whether he had

cared for a patient with the deadly virus and whether he

had touched the body of someone who died in an area

affected by the disease he answered ldquonordquo Coming

back to the US was actually supposed to be a jubilant

time for Duncan and his family He was going to reu-

nite with his son and fianceacutee and meet his fianceacuteersquos

family for what seemed to be the first time There was

even word of a wedding but the happiness all ended

when the headaches and stomachaches began

The next to be detected with Ebola were the two

nurses Nina Pham 26 and Amber Vinson 29 Both

had cared for Eric Duncan through treatment Present-

ly both are finally free of the disease Nina Pham had

been discharged on October 24 after her strong fight

and the generous plasma donation from Ebola survivor

Dr Kent Additionally Nina had been reunited with

her dog Bentley after he was held longer under quar-

antine on Saturday Nina is not only seen as just an

Ebola survivor but a good teacher someone with a

good sense of humor religious and loves her job Am-

ber Vinson the second nurse was treated at Emory

University Hospital Unfortunately once opened to the

virus Vinson flew on a commercial jet from Dallas to

Cleveland and back again She showed no symptoms

so therersquos a great chance she was not contagious but for

caution Airline officials contacted all passengers for

any sign of symptoms

Lastly with the additional Ebola case in Manhat-

tan New York that too has been resolved Dr Craig

Allen Spencer was released from the hospital on No-

vember 12 2014 after being treated at Bellevue Hospi-

tal Spencer 33 had been working with medical aid

group Doctors Without Borders in Guinea After com-

pleting his work he left Africa two days later and was

diagnosed of Ebola on October 23 So far in the US

wersquove only had four reported cases but just halfway

around the world in West Africa 5000 almost people

have died from Ebola and more than 13 500 cases have

been confirmed since the beginning of the outbreak

earlier this year Ebola cases seem to be decreasing and

are at a hopeful end in America because of the exten-

sive effort being put into tracking the hemorrhagic dis-

ease and stopping it from spreading Things like airport

screening and questions are being asked near borders

and at clinics are in effect to try end Ebola and with

public corporation and the continuous assistance of

American troops in Africa Ebola could be on its way

Ebola The Deadliest Epidemic of 2014 By Amy A

P a g e 1 1 E a g l e E y e

FYI Fingernails grow faster than toenails

Philadelphia means ldquoBrotherly Loverdquo in Greek

Winter lasts for 21 years on Uranus

In The Chronicles of Narnia Aslanrsquos name is Turkish for lion

By Jahsaan Hubbard

Info from httpkidsnationalgeographiccomcontentkidsen_USfun-

facts

I n d e p e n d e n c e M i d d l e S c h o o l P a g e 6

Kandi Burruss was born on May 17 1976 in College Park Georgia

Kandi is an American actress singer song writer record producer and

television personality She has a lot of songs out and some that I would

love to share with you are ldquoHavenrsquot Loved Rightrdquo rdquoLet Them Loverdquo

ldquoDonrsquot Think Irsquom Notrdquo ldquoStay Prayedrdquo ldquoCheating On Merdquo ldquoLeave Yourdquo

and ldquoFly Aboverdquo Additionally shersquos been in a TV show that is called

ldquoBravordquo and the show she is currently in is called ldquoThe Real Housewives

of Atlantardquo Also noteworthy is her part in the movie Second Chance

Christmas She is in a relationship with Todd Tucker who is also in ldquoThe

Real Housewives of Atlantardquo They got married on April 4 2014 and are

now living a good life in Atlanta Georgia Kandirsquos Parents Titus and

Joyce Burruss Jr have also appeared in their show ldquoThe Real House-

wives of Atlantardquo All in all Kandi Burruss is a good person

by Davanta

E n t e r t a i n m e n t

Picture from httpthatgrapejuicenet201312kandi-burruss-

xscape-deal-tlc

KANDI BURRUSS

P a g e 7 E a g l e E y e

The Way to Play Video games are something everyone can find some sort of fun in and so in this article I will

recommend 3 of my favorite games to you

1 World of Warcraft World of Warcraft has been running since 2004 and is one of the most popular massively

multiplayer online (MMO) games in the world and my personal favorite WoW allows you to choose one of the two

opposing factions Alliance or Horde and make your character out of the eight playable races ranging from Goblins to

Elves even Gnomes After you choose your race you are able to choose one of the eleven playable classes available to

that race so you could be a melee fighting warrior or a spell-casting mage The point of WoW is to quest through the

huge beautiful world of Azeroth (and a planet in space called Outland) to level up your character and eventually get to

the high level content But donrsquot worry if you donrsquot feel like doing that then you can spend your time doing Pokemon

style pet battles or collecting mounts and with the new expansion Warlords of Draenor now is a great time to start

playing Platforms PC Mac

2 Bruumltal Legend So any game that features Jack Black as the main character totally wins me over instantly I bought

this game because it was a dollar during a Steam sale and my life has been changed You play as Eddie Riggs a roadie

(voiced by Jack Black) who was sent to the land of heavy metal to help fight off numerous big-bads You meet many famous

artists along your travels such as Ozzy Osbourne Lita Ford Lemmy Kilmister and Rob Halford You battle evil with your

Flying V guitar and a battle axe in a world inspired by the album covers of metals past If this game doesnrsquot interest you in

even the slightest with its witty humor and absurd story-line then we just canrsquot ever talk

Platforms PC OS X Linux X-Box 360 and PS3

3 Grand Theft Auto San Andreas Okay so by this time in our lives you have seen or heard of the GTA series

There have been many controversies surrounding them and they have a really amazing story line GTA SA in my opinion is

the best game in the 16 title series Herersquos the synopsis from the Rockstar Games website ldquoHis mother has been murdered

his family has fallen apart and his childhood friends are all heading towards disaster On his return to the neighborhood a

couple of corrupt cops frame him for homicide CJ is forced on a journey that takes him across the entire state of San Andreas

to save his family and to take control of the streetsrdquo This game was the first of many things for the series holds a Metacritic

score of 95 and was Playstationrsquos game of the year for 2004 I recommend you pick this up for the experience of story mode

It will change you with its humor yet gripping seriousness

Platforms PC X-Box X-Box 360 Playstation 2 Playstation 3 OS X iOS (mobile versions arenrsquot as good) Windows

phone Android and Fire OS

by Kamron

E a g l e E y e P a g e 8

What to Watch TVmdashsomething everyone can find joy in Well Irsquom going to be recommending 3 of my

favorite TV shows

1 Buffy the Vampire Slayer Joss Whedon once said ldquo Make it dark make it grim but for

the love of God tell a jokerdquo This statement sums up this show perfectly Buffy the Vampire

Slayer takes place in the fictional town of Sunnydale California and centers on Buffyrsquos ex-

ploits in fighting everything from vampires to robots The show also has great character

development and an epic progressive story It knows how to make you laugh and then

make you cry You can stream it from Netflix and Hulu or you can purchase it

2 Doctor Who Doctor Who started in 1963 and has been running ever since (excluding

the stall period between old DW and the new DW) Doctor Who stars the time-traveling

regenerating Doctor on his escapades through space time and sometimes even alternate

dimensions He picks up different companions as the seasons go on as well as his regener-

ations to a different actor and personality The show is quirky and gripping with complex

character development It also has great humor around every turn and is sometimes terrify-

ing (the ninth episode of the reboot ldquoAre you my mummyrdquo) Hulu Netflix and Amazon

Prime all stream this straight to you without you having to purchase a thing

3 The 100 The 100 is a newer show that is only in its second season and the main story

is that earth was destroyed in a brutal war between countries As a result everyone fled in-

to space and they soon realized they could not survive on their individual space stations

Therefore each country connected their station together to form the Ark What we see in

the show starts a decent amount of time after that where all of the prisoners of the Ark are

being launched back to earth to see if it is habitable or not They then land and uncover

many things about Earth that they never knew because they grew up in space There are

many main characters and an epic storyline to get you enthralled It is based off of a series

of books and it can be found on Hulu

by Kamron

Missing UVA Studentrsquos Remains Found

By Amy A

Background

UVA student Hannah Graham disappeared on September 13 after a night out with friends Sur-

veillance videos show that at 1 am Graham was walking and ran as she passed a Charlottesville gas sta-

tion after leaving an off campus party At 120 am Hannah texted her friend to say that she was lost and

trying to find her way to the party She briefly talked to a man outside of a bar and walked into a mall

downtown where witnesses saw a man putting his arm around her Jesse Mathews age 32 and the felon

of this crime was an operating room technician at the universityrsquos hospital He was also a former college

football line man and a ldquosometimesrdquo cab driver He was arrested in Gilchrist Texas and was charged with

the kidnapping with intent to defile in Galveston County Texas and is also facing charges related to a

2005 sexual assault Furthermore he has no intention of providing details More than 1000 volunteers

had come out to search for Hannah who was also 1 out 5 girls to go missing in Charlottesville in the last

five years On October 18 Hannahrsquos remains were finally found

Hannah Graham

httpwwwcnncom20141024usvirginia-hannah-graham-remains-identified

Remains are found

Hannah Graham 18 remains had been found about twelve miles from the Charlottesville Cam-

pus in the deeply wooded area of Albemarle County In addition just six miles away the body of 20 year

old Virginia Tech student Morgan Harrington was found there after she vanished in 2009 The tip gave

police a lead was made by Bobby Pugh a landscaper He was headed to a job site when he discovered

something frightening Eighteen days later police were able to follow up on the lead after spending most

of the time working with numerous local state and federal partners on the difficult case After the re-

mains were found Hannahrsquos parents released speech showing their grief and thankfulness for volunteers

and the presiding chief officer of the case Chief Longo

Ebola Fast Facts

Virus is transmitted through wild animals and

spreads in civilization through human to human

transmission but not through air

Average fatality rate is around 50 but can range through 25 to 90

Incubation period infection with virus to onset to symptoms is 2 to 21 days

Humans are not infectious until they develop symptoms

First appeared in 1976 in two coinciding out breaks in Nzara Sudan and in Yambuku Demo

cratic Republic of Congo

Initial symptoms are fever fatigue muscle pain headache and sore throat which is followed by

vomiting diarrhea rash and symptoms of im

paired kidney and liver function as well as

bleeding (Internal and external) in some cases

There are experimental drugs but they need more testing

2014 Outbreak

When you hear the word ldquoEbolardquo how do you re-

act Do laugh Are scared to death Are you thinking

about those in other countries who have been struck

home with this dreadful disease In the United States

the first person to be diagnosed with was the infamous

Thomas Eric Duncan The 42 year Liberian citizen had

left his home country after visiting for the United

States but then after two weeks later he died at a Dal-

las Texas hospital on a Wednesday at 751 am

Sources say that it was possible that Eric got infected

during helping Ebola patients in Liberia In fact he had

direct contact with a pregnant woman infected with

Ebola while helping her home after an Ebola treatment

ward turned her away on September 15 However

when Duncan was questioned about whether he had

cared for a patient with the deadly virus and whether he

had touched the body of someone who died in an area

affected by the disease he answered ldquonordquo Coming

back to the US was actually supposed to be a jubilant

time for Duncan and his family He was going to reu-

nite with his son and fianceacutee and meet his fianceacuteersquos

family for what seemed to be the first time There was

even word of a wedding but the happiness all ended

when the headaches and stomachaches began

The next to be detected with Ebola were the two

nurses Nina Pham 26 and Amber Vinson 29 Both

had cared for Eric Duncan through treatment Present-

ly both are finally free of the disease Nina Pham had

been discharged on October 24 after her strong fight

and the generous plasma donation from Ebola survivor

Dr Kent Additionally Nina had been reunited with

her dog Bentley after he was held longer under quar-

antine on Saturday Nina is not only seen as just an

Ebola survivor but a good teacher someone with a

good sense of humor religious and loves her job Am-

ber Vinson the second nurse was treated at Emory

University Hospital Unfortunately once opened to the

virus Vinson flew on a commercial jet from Dallas to

Cleveland and back again She showed no symptoms

so therersquos a great chance she was not contagious but for

caution Airline officials contacted all passengers for

any sign of symptoms

Lastly with the additional Ebola case in Manhat-

tan New York that too has been resolved Dr Craig

Allen Spencer was released from the hospital on No-

vember 12 2014 after being treated at Bellevue Hospi-

tal Spencer 33 had been working with medical aid

group Doctors Without Borders in Guinea After com-

pleting his work he left Africa two days later and was

diagnosed of Ebola on October 23 So far in the US

wersquove only had four reported cases but just halfway

around the world in West Africa 5000 almost people

have died from Ebola and more than 13 500 cases have

been confirmed since the beginning of the outbreak

earlier this year Ebola cases seem to be decreasing and

are at a hopeful end in America because of the exten-

sive effort being put into tracking the hemorrhagic dis-

ease and stopping it from spreading Things like airport

screening and questions are being asked near borders

and at clinics are in effect to try end Ebola and with

public corporation and the continuous assistance of

American troops in Africa Ebola could be on its way

Ebola The Deadliest Epidemic of 2014 By Amy A

P a g e 1 1 E a g l e E y e

FYI Fingernails grow faster than toenails

Philadelphia means ldquoBrotherly Loverdquo in Greek

Winter lasts for 21 years on Uranus

In The Chronicles of Narnia Aslanrsquos name is Turkish for lion

By Jahsaan Hubbard

Info from httpkidsnationalgeographiccomcontentkidsen_USfun-

facts

P a g e 7 E a g l e E y e

The Way to Play Video games are something everyone can find some sort of fun in and so in this article I will

recommend 3 of my favorite games to you

1 World of Warcraft World of Warcraft has been running since 2004 and is one of the most popular massively

multiplayer online (MMO) games in the world and my personal favorite WoW allows you to choose one of the two

opposing factions Alliance or Horde and make your character out of the eight playable races ranging from Goblins to

Elves even Gnomes After you choose your race you are able to choose one of the eleven playable classes available to

that race so you could be a melee fighting warrior or a spell-casting mage The point of WoW is to quest through the

huge beautiful world of Azeroth (and a planet in space called Outland) to level up your character and eventually get to

the high level content But donrsquot worry if you donrsquot feel like doing that then you can spend your time doing Pokemon

style pet battles or collecting mounts and with the new expansion Warlords of Draenor now is a great time to start

playing Platforms PC Mac

2 Bruumltal Legend So any game that features Jack Black as the main character totally wins me over instantly I bought

this game because it was a dollar during a Steam sale and my life has been changed You play as Eddie Riggs a roadie

(voiced by Jack Black) who was sent to the land of heavy metal to help fight off numerous big-bads You meet many famous

artists along your travels such as Ozzy Osbourne Lita Ford Lemmy Kilmister and Rob Halford You battle evil with your

Flying V guitar and a battle axe in a world inspired by the album covers of metals past If this game doesnrsquot interest you in

even the slightest with its witty humor and absurd story-line then we just canrsquot ever talk

Platforms PC OS X Linux X-Box 360 and PS3

3 Grand Theft Auto San Andreas Okay so by this time in our lives you have seen or heard of the GTA series

There have been many controversies surrounding them and they have a really amazing story line GTA SA in my opinion is

the best game in the 16 title series Herersquos the synopsis from the Rockstar Games website ldquoHis mother has been murdered

his family has fallen apart and his childhood friends are all heading towards disaster On his return to the neighborhood a

couple of corrupt cops frame him for homicide CJ is forced on a journey that takes him across the entire state of San Andreas

to save his family and to take control of the streetsrdquo This game was the first of many things for the series holds a Metacritic

score of 95 and was Playstationrsquos game of the year for 2004 I recommend you pick this up for the experience of story mode

It will change you with its humor yet gripping seriousness

Platforms PC X-Box X-Box 360 Playstation 2 Playstation 3 OS X iOS (mobile versions arenrsquot as good) Windows

phone Android and Fire OS

by Kamron

E a g l e E y e P a g e 8

What to Watch TVmdashsomething everyone can find joy in Well Irsquom going to be recommending 3 of my

favorite TV shows

1 Buffy the Vampire Slayer Joss Whedon once said ldquo Make it dark make it grim but for

the love of God tell a jokerdquo This statement sums up this show perfectly Buffy the Vampire

Slayer takes place in the fictional town of Sunnydale California and centers on Buffyrsquos ex-

ploits in fighting everything from vampires to robots The show also has great character

development and an epic progressive story It knows how to make you laugh and then

make you cry You can stream it from Netflix and Hulu or you can purchase it

2 Doctor Who Doctor Who started in 1963 and has been running ever since (excluding

the stall period between old DW and the new DW) Doctor Who stars the time-traveling

regenerating Doctor on his escapades through space time and sometimes even alternate

dimensions He picks up different companions as the seasons go on as well as his regener-

ations to a different actor and personality The show is quirky and gripping with complex

character development It also has great humor around every turn and is sometimes terrify-

ing (the ninth episode of the reboot ldquoAre you my mummyrdquo) Hulu Netflix and Amazon

Prime all stream this straight to you without you having to purchase a thing

3 The 100 The 100 is a newer show that is only in its second season and the main story

is that earth was destroyed in a brutal war between countries As a result everyone fled in-

to space and they soon realized they could not survive on their individual space stations

Therefore each country connected their station together to form the Ark What we see in

the show starts a decent amount of time after that where all of the prisoners of the Ark are

being launched back to earth to see if it is habitable or not They then land and uncover

many things about Earth that they never knew because they grew up in space There are

many main characters and an epic storyline to get you enthralled It is based off of a series

of books and it can be found on Hulu

by Kamron

Missing UVA Studentrsquos Remains Found

By Amy A

Background

UVA student Hannah Graham disappeared on September 13 after a night out with friends Sur-

veillance videos show that at 1 am Graham was walking and ran as she passed a Charlottesville gas sta-

tion after leaving an off campus party At 120 am Hannah texted her friend to say that she was lost and

trying to find her way to the party She briefly talked to a man outside of a bar and walked into a mall

downtown where witnesses saw a man putting his arm around her Jesse Mathews age 32 and the felon

of this crime was an operating room technician at the universityrsquos hospital He was also a former college

football line man and a ldquosometimesrdquo cab driver He was arrested in Gilchrist Texas and was charged with

the kidnapping with intent to defile in Galveston County Texas and is also facing charges related to a

2005 sexual assault Furthermore he has no intention of providing details More than 1000 volunteers

had come out to search for Hannah who was also 1 out 5 girls to go missing in Charlottesville in the last

five years On October 18 Hannahrsquos remains were finally found

Hannah Graham

httpwwwcnncom20141024usvirginia-hannah-graham-remains-identified

Remains are found

Hannah Graham 18 remains had been found about twelve miles from the Charlottesville Cam-

pus in the deeply wooded area of Albemarle County In addition just six miles away the body of 20 year

old Virginia Tech student Morgan Harrington was found there after she vanished in 2009 The tip gave

police a lead was made by Bobby Pugh a landscaper He was headed to a job site when he discovered

something frightening Eighteen days later police were able to follow up on the lead after spending most

of the time working with numerous local state and federal partners on the difficult case After the re-

mains were found Hannahrsquos parents released speech showing their grief and thankfulness for volunteers

and the presiding chief officer of the case Chief Longo

Ebola Fast Facts

Virus is transmitted through wild animals and

spreads in civilization through human to human

transmission but not through air

Average fatality rate is around 50 but can range through 25 to 90

Incubation period infection with virus to onset to symptoms is 2 to 21 days

Humans are not infectious until they develop symptoms

First appeared in 1976 in two coinciding out breaks in Nzara Sudan and in Yambuku Demo

cratic Republic of Congo

Initial symptoms are fever fatigue muscle pain headache and sore throat which is followed by

vomiting diarrhea rash and symptoms of im

paired kidney and liver function as well as

bleeding (Internal and external) in some cases

There are experimental drugs but they need more testing

2014 Outbreak

When you hear the word ldquoEbolardquo how do you re-

act Do laugh Are scared to death Are you thinking

about those in other countries who have been struck

home with this dreadful disease In the United States

the first person to be diagnosed with was the infamous

Thomas Eric Duncan The 42 year Liberian citizen had

left his home country after visiting for the United

States but then after two weeks later he died at a Dal-

las Texas hospital on a Wednesday at 751 am

Sources say that it was possible that Eric got infected

during helping Ebola patients in Liberia In fact he had

direct contact with a pregnant woman infected with

Ebola while helping her home after an Ebola treatment

ward turned her away on September 15 However

when Duncan was questioned about whether he had

cared for a patient with the deadly virus and whether he

had touched the body of someone who died in an area

affected by the disease he answered ldquonordquo Coming

back to the US was actually supposed to be a jubilant

time for Duncan and his family He was going to reu-

nite with his son and fianceacutee and meet his fianceacuteersquos

family for what seemed to be the first time There was

even word of a wedding but the happiness all ended

when the headaches and stomachaches began

The next to be detected with Ebola were the two

nurses Nina Pham 26 and Amber Vinson 29 Both

had cared for Eric Duncan through treatment Present-

ly both are finally free of the disease Nina Pham had

been discharged on October 24 after her strong fight

and the generous plasma donation from Ebola survivor

Dr Kent Additionally Nina had been reunited with

her dog Bentley after he was held longer under quar-

antine on Saturday Nina is not only seen as just an

Ebola survivor but a good teacher someone with a

good sense of humor religious and loves her job Am-

ber Vinson the second nurse was treated at Emory

University Hospital Unfortunately once opened to the

virus Vinson flew on a commercial jet from Dallas to

Cleveland and back again She showed no symptoms

so therersquos a great chance she was not contagious but for

caution Airline officials contacted all passengers for

any sign of symptoms

Lastly with the additional Ebola case in Manhat-

tan New York that too has been resolved Dr Craig

Allen Spencer was released from the hospital on No-

vember 12 2014 after being treated at Bellevue Hospi-

tal Spencer 33 had been working with medical aid

group Doctors Without Borders in Guinea After com-

pleting his work he left Africa two days later and was

diagnosed of Ebola on October 23 So far in the US

wersquove only had four reported cases but just halfway

around the world in West Africa 5000 almost people

have died from Ebola and more than 13 500 cases have

been confirmed since the beginning of the outbreak

earlier this year Ebola cases seem to be decreasing and

are at a hopeful end in America because of the exten-

sive effort being put into tracking the hemorrhagic dis-

ease and stopping it from spreading Things like airport

screening and questions are being asked near borders

and at clinics are in effect to try end Ebola and with

public corporation and the continuous assistance of

American troops in Africa Ebola could be on its way

Ebola The Deadliest Epidemic of 2014 By Amy A

P a g e 1 1 E a g l e E y e

FYI Fingernails grow faster than toenails

Philadelphia means ldquoBrotherly Loverdquo in Greek

Winter lasts for 21 years on Uranus

In The Chronicles of Narnia Aslanrsquos name is Turkish for lion

By Jahsaan Hubbard

Info from httpkidsnationalgeographiccomcontentkidsen_USfun-

facts

E a g l e E y e P a g e 8

What to Watch TVmdashsomething everyone can find joy in Well Irsquom going to be recommending 3 of my

favorite TV shows

1 Buffy the Vampire Slayer Joss Whedon once said ldquo Make it dark make it grim but for

the love of God tell a jokerdquo This statement sums up this show perfectly Buffy the Vampire

Slayer takes place in the fictional town of Sunnydale California and centers on Buffyrsquos ex-

ploits in fighting everything from vampires to robots The show also has great character

development and an epic progressive story It knows how to make you laugh and then

make you cry You can stream it from Netflix and Hulu or you can purchase it

2 Doctor Who Doctor Who started in 1963 and has been running ever since (excluding

the stall period between old DW and the new DW) Doctor Who stars the time-traveling

regenerating Doctor on his escapades through space time and sometimes even alternate

dimensions He picks up different companions as the seasons go on as well as his regener-

ations to a different actor and personality The show is quirky and gripping with complex

character development It also has great humor around every turn and is sometimes terrify-

ing (the ninth episode of the reboot ldquoAre you my mummyrdquo) Hulu Netflix and Amazon

Prime all stream this straight to you without you having to purchase a thing

3 The 100 The 100 is a newer show that is only in its second season and the main story

is that earth was destroyed in a brutal war between countries As a result everyone fled in-

to space and they soon realized they could not survive on their individual space stations

Therefore each country connected their station together to form the Ark What we see in

the show starts a decent amount of time after that where all of the prisoners of the Ark are

being launched back to earth to see if it is habitable or not They then land and uncover

many things about Earth that they never knew because they grew up in space There are

many main characters and an epic storyline to get you enthralled It is based off of a series

of books and it can be found on Hulu

by Kamron

Missing UVA Studentrsquos Remains Found

By Amy A

Background

UVA student Hannah Graham disappeared on September 13 after a night out with friends Sur-

veillance videos show that at 1 am Graham was walking and ran as she passed a Charlottesville gas sta-

tion after leaving an off campus party At 120 am Hannah texted her friend to say that she was lost and

trying to find her way to the party She briefly talked to a man outside of a bar and walked into a mall

downtown where witnesses saw a man putting his arm around her Jesse Mathews age 32 and the felon

of this crime was an operating room technician at the universityrsquos hospital He was also a former college

football line man and a ldquosometimesrdquo cab driver He was arrested in Gilchrist Texas and was charged with

the kidnapping with intent to defile in Galveston County Texas and is also facing charges related to a

2005 sexual assault Furthermore he has no intention of providing details More than 1000 volunteers

had come out to search for Hannah who was also 1 out 5 girls to go missing in Charlottesville in the last

five years On October 18 Hannahrsquos remains were finally found

Hannah Graham

httpwwwcnncom20141024usvirginia-hannah-graham-remains-identified

Remains are found

Hannah Graham 18 remains had been found about twelve miles from the Charlottesville Cam-

pus in the deeply wooded area of Albemarle County In addition just six miles away the body of 20 year

old Virginia Tech student Morgan Harrington was found there after she vanished in 2009 The tip gave

police a lead was made by Bobby Pugh a landscaper He was headed to a job site when he discovered

something frightening Eighteen days later police were able to follow up on the lead after spending most

of the time working with numerous local state and federal partners on the difficult case After the re-

mains were found Hannahrsquos parents released speech showing their grief and thankfulness for volunteers

and the presiding chief officer of the case Chief Longo

Ebola Fast Facts

Virus is transmitted through wild animals and

spreads in civilization through human to human

transmission but not through air

Average fatality rate is around 50 but can range through 25 to 90

Incubation period infection with virus to onset to symptoms is 2 to 21 days

Humans are not infectious until they develop symptoms

First appeared in 1976 in two coinciding out breaks in Nzara Sudan and in Yambuku Demo

cratic Republic of Congo

Initial symptoms are fever fatigue muscle pain headache and sore throat which is followed by

vomiting diarrhea rash and symptoms of im

paired kidney and liver function as well as

bleeding (Internal and external) in some cases

There are experimental drugs but they need more testing

2014 Outbreak

When you hear the word ldquoEbolardquo how do you re-

act Do laugh Are scared to death Are you thinking

about those in other countries who have been struck

home with this dreadful disease In the United States

the first person to be diagnosed with was the infamous

Thomas Eric Duncan The 42 year Liberian citizen had

left his home country after visiting for the United

States but then after two weeks later he died at a Dal-

las Texas hospital on a Wednesday at 751 am

Sources say that it was possible that Eric got infected

during helping Ebola patients in Liberia In fact he had

direct contact with a pregnant woman infected with

Ebola while helping her home after an Ebola treatment

ward turned her away on September 15 However

when Duncan was questioned about whether he had

cared for a patient with the deadly virus and whether he

had touched the body of someone who died in an area

affected by the disease he answered ldquonordquo Coming

back to the US was actually supposed to be a jubilant

time for Duncan and his family He was going to reu-

nite with his son and fianceacutee and meet his fianceacuteersquos

family for what seemed to be the first time There was

even word of a wedding but the happiness all ended

when the headaches and stomachaches began

The next to be detected with Ebola were the two

nurses Nina Pham 26 and Amber Vinson 29 Both

had cared for Eric Duncan through treatment Present-

ly both are finally free of the disease Nina Pham had

been discharged on October 24 after her strong fight

and the generous plasma donation from Ebola survivor

Dr Kent Additionally Nina had been reunited with

her dog Bentley after he was held longer under quar-

antine on Saturday Nina is not only seen as just an

Ebola survivor but a good teacher someone with a

good sense of humor religious and loves her job Am-

ber Vinson the second nurse was treated at Emory

University Hospital Unfortunately once opened to the

virus Vinson flew on a commercial jet from Dallas to

Cleveland and back again She showed no symptoms

so therersquos a great chance she was not contagious but for

caution Airline officials contacted all passengers for

any sign of symptoms

Lastly with the additional Ebola case in Manhat-

tan New York that too has been resolved Dr Craig

Allen Spencer was released from the hospital on No-

vember 12 2014 after being treated at Bellevue Hospi-

tal Spencer 33 had been working with medical aid

group Doctors Without Borders in Guinea After com-

pleting his work he left Africa two days later and was

diagnosed of Ebola on October 23 So far in the US

wersquove only had four reported cases but just halfway

around the world in West Africa 5000 almost people

have died from Ebola and more than 13 500 cases have

been confirmed since the beginning of the outbreak

earlier this year Ebola cases seem to be decreasing and

are at a hopeful end in America because of the exten-

sive effort being put into tracking the hemorrhagic dis-

ease and stopping it from spreading Things like airport

screening and questions are being asked near borders

and at clinics are in effect to try end Ebola and with

public corporation and the continuous assistance of

American troops in Africa Ebola could be on its way

Ebola The Deadliest Epidemic of 2014 By Amy A

P a g e 1 1 E a g l e E y e

FYI Fingernails grow faster than toenails

Philadelphia means ldquoBrotherly Loverdquo in Greek

Winter lasts for 21 years on Uranus

In The Chronicles of Narnia Aslanrsquos name is Turkish for lion

By Jahsaan Hubbard

Info from httpkidsnationalgeographiccomcontentkidsen_USfun-

facts

Missing UVA Studentrsquos Remains Found

By Amy A

Background

UVA student Hannah Graham disappeared on September 13 after a night out with friends Sur-

veillance videos show that at 1 am Graham was walking and ran as she passed a Charlottesville gas sta-

tion after leaving an off campus party At 120 am Hannah texted her friend to say that she was lost and

trying to find her way to the party She briefly talked to a man outside of a bar and walked into a mall

downtown where witnesses saw a man putting his arm around her Jesse Mathews age 32 and the felon

of this crime was an operating room technician at the universityrsquos hospital He was also a former college

football line man and a ldquosometimesrdquo cab driver He was arrested in Gilchrist Texas and was charged with

the kidnapping with intent to defile in Galveston County Texas and is also facing charges related to a

2005 sexual assault Furthermore he has no intention of providing details More than 1000 volunteers

had come out to search for Hannah who was also 1 out 5 girls to go missing in Charlottesville in the last

five years On October 18 Hannahrsquos remains were finally found

Hannah Graham

httpwwwcnncom20141024usvirginia-hannah-graham-remains-identified

Remains are found

Hannah Graham 18 remains had been found about twelve miles from the Charlottesville Cam-

pus in the deeply wooded area of Albemarle County In addition just six miles away the body of 20 year

old Virginia Tech student Morgan Harrington was found there after she vanished in 2009 The tip gave

police a lead was made by Bobby Pugh a landscaper He was headed to a job site when he discovered

something frightening Eighteen days later police were able to follow up on the lead after spending most

of the time working with numerous local state and federal partners on the difficult case After the re-

mains were found Hannahrsquos parents released speech showing their grief and thankfulness for volunteers

and the presiding chief officer of the case Chief Longo

Ebola Fast Facts

Virus is transmitted through wild animals and

spreads in civilization through human to human

transmission but not through air

Average fatality rate is around 50 but can range through 25 to 90

Incubation period infection with virus to onset to symptoms is 2 to 21 days

Humans are not infectious until they develop symptoms

First appeared in 1976 in two coinciding out breaks in Nzara Sudan and in Yambuku Demo

cratic Republic of Congo

Initial symptoms are fever fatigue muscle pain headache and sore throat which is followed by

vomiting diarrhea rash and symptoms of im

paired kidney and liver function as well as

bleeding (Internal and external) in some cases

There are experimental drugs but they need more testing

2014 Outbreak

When you hear the word ldquoEbolardquo how do you re-

act Do laugh Are scared to death Are you thinking

about those in other countries who have been struck

home with this dreadful disease In the United States

the first person to be diagnosed with was the infamous

Thomas Eric Duncan The 42 year Liberian citizen had

left his home country after visiting for the United

States but then after two weeks later he died at a Dal-

las Texas hospital on a Wednesday at 751 am

Sources say that it was possible that Eric got infected

during helping Ebola patients in Liberia In fact he had

direct contact with a pregnant woman infected with

Ebola while helping her home after an Ebola treatment

ward turned her away on September 15 However

when Duncan was questioned about whether he had

cared for a patient with the deadly virus and whether he

had touched the body of someone who died in an area

affected by the disease he answered ldquonordquo Coming

back to the US was actually supposed to be a jubilant

time for Duncan and his family He was going to reu-

nite with his son and fianceacutee and meet his fianceacuteersquos

family for what seemed to be the first time There was

even word of a wedding but the happiness all ended

when the headaches and stomachaches began

The next to be detected with Ebola were the two

nurses Nina Pham 26 and Amber Vinson 29 Both

had cared for Eric Duncan through treatment Present-

ly both are finally free of the disease Nina Pham had

been discharged on October 24 after her strong fight

and the generous plasma donation from Ebola survivor

Dr Kent Additionally Nina had been reunited with

her dog Bentley after he was held longer under quar-

antine on Saturday Nina is not only seen as just an

Ebola survivor but a good teacher someone with a

good sense of humor religious and loves her job Am-

ber Vinson the second nurse was treated at Emory

University Hospital Unfortunately once opened to the

virus Vinson flew on a commercial jet from Dallas to

Cleveland and back again She showed no symptoms

so therersquos a great chance she was not contagious but for

caution Airline officials contacted all passengers for

any sign of symptoms

Lastly with the additional Ebola case in Manhat-

tan New York that too has been resolved Dr Craig

Allen Spencer was released from the hospital on No-

vember 12 2014 after being treated at Bellevue Hospi-

tal Spencer 33 had been working with medical aid

group Doctors Without Borders in Guinea After com-

pleting his work he left Africa two days later and was

diagnosed of Ebola on October 23 So far in the US

wersquove only had four reported cases but just halfway

around the world in West Africa 5000 almost people

have died from Ebola and more than 13 500 cases have

been confirmed since the beginning of the outbreak

earlier this year Ebola cases seem to be decreasing and

are at a hopeful end in America because of the exten-

sive effort being put into tracking the hemorrhagic dis-

ease and stopping it from spreading Things like airport

screening and questions are being asked near borders

and at clinics are in effect to try end Ebola and with

public corporation and the continuous assistance of

American troops in Africa Ebola could be on its way

Ebola The Deadliest Epidemic of 2014 By Amy A

P a g e 1 1 E a g l e E y e

FYI Fingernails grow faster than toenails

Philadelphia means ldquoBrotherly Loverdquo in Greek

Winter lasts for 21 years on Uranus

In The Chronicles of Narnia Aslanrsquos name is Turkish for lion

By Jahsaan Hubbard

Info from httpkidsnationalgeographiccomcontentkidsen_USfun-

facts

Ebola Fast Facts

Virus is transmitted through wild animals and

spreads in civilization through human to human

transmission but not through air

Average fatality rate is around 50 but can range through 25 to 90

Incubation period infection with virus to onset to symptoms is 2 to 21 days

Humans are not infectious until they develop symptoms

First appeared in 1976 in two coinciding out breaks in Nzara Sudan and in Yambuku Demo

cratic Republic of Congo

Initial symptoms are fever fatigue muscle pain headache and sore throat which is followed by

vomiting diarrhea rash and symptoms of im

paired kidney and liver function as well as

bleeding (Internal and external) in some cases

There are experimental drugs but they need more testing

2014 Outbreak

When you hear the word ldquoEbolardquo how do you re-

act Do laugh Are scared to death Are you thinking

about those in other countries who have been struck

home with this dreadful disease In the United States

the first person to be diagnosed with was the infamous

Thomas Eric Duncan The 42 year Liberian citizen had

left his home country after visiting for the United

States but then after two weeks later he died at a Dal-

las Texas hospital on a Wednesday at 751 am

Sources say that it was possible that Eric got infected

during helping Ebola patients in Liberia In fact he had

direct contact with a pregnant woman infected with

Ebola while helping her home after an Ebola treatment

ward turned her away on September 15 However

when Duncan was questioned about whether he had

cared for a patient with the deadly virus and whether he

had touched the body of someone who died in an area

affected by the disease he answered ldquonordquo Coming

back to the US was actually supposed to be a jubilant

time for Duncan and his family He was going to reu-

nite with his son and fianceacutee and meet his fianceacuteersquos

family for what seemed to be the first time There was

even word of a wedding but the happiness all ended

when the headaches and stomachaches began

The next to be detected with Ebola were the two

nurses Nina Pham 26 and Amber Vinson 29 Both

had cared for Eric Duncan through treatment Present-

ly both are finally free of the disease Nina Pham had

been discharged on October 24 after her strong fight

and the generous plasma donation from Ebola survivor

Dr Kent Additionally Nina had been reunited with

her dog Bentley after he was held longer under quar-

antine on Saturday Nina is not only seen as just an

Ebola survivor but a good teacher someone with a

good sense of humor religious and loves her job Am-

ber Vinson the second nurse was treated at Emory

University Hospital Unfortunately once opened to the

virus Vinson flew on a commercial jet from Dallas to

Cleveland and back again She showed no symptoms

so therersquos a great chance she was not contagious but for

caution Airline officials contacted all passengers for

any sign of symptoms

Lastly with the additional Ebola case in Manhat-

tan New York that too has been resolved Dr Craig

Allen Spencer was released from the hospital on No-

vember 12 2014 after being treated at Bellevue Hospi-

tal Spencer 33 had been working with medical aid

group Doctors Without Borders in Guinea After com-

pleting his work he left Africa two days later and was

diagnosed of Ebola on October 23 So far in the US

wersquove only had four reported cases but just halfway

around the world in West Africa 5000 almost people

have died from Ebola and more than 13 500 cases have

been confirmed since the beginning of the outbreak

earlier this year Ebola cases seem to be decreasing and

are at a hopeful end in America because of the exten-

sive effort being put into tracking the hemorrhagic dis-

ease and stopping it from spreading Things like airport

screening and questions are being asked near borders

and at clinics are in effect to try end Ebola and with

public corporation and the continuous assistance of

American troops in Africa Ebola could be on its way

Ebola The Deadliest Epidemic of 2014 By Amy A

P a g e 1 1 E a g l e E y e

FYI Fingernails grow faster than toenails

Philadelphia means ldquoBrotherly Loverdquo in Greek

Winter lasts for 21 years on Uranus

In The Chronicles of Narnia Aslanrsquos name is Turkish for lion

By Jahsaan Hubbard

Info from httpkidsnationalgeographiccomcontentkidsen_USfun-

facts

P a g e 1 1 E a g l e E y e

FYI Fingernails grow faster than toenails

Philadelphia means ldquoBrotherly Loverdquo in Greek

Winter lasts for 21 years on Uranus

In The Chronicles of Narnia Aslanrsquos name is Turkish for lion

By Jahsaan Hubbard

Info from httpkidsnationalgeographiccomcontentkidsen_USfun-

facts

P a g e 1 2 I n d e p e n d e n c e M i d d l e S c h o o l

Foreign Music

Whatrsquos hot with music in other countries Letrsquos see

In Korea there is a lot of great music Boy Bands like Shinee FT Is-

land CNBlue and more will always have great upbeat music Some of the big-

gest hits in Korea are ldquoI wishrdquo by FT Island ldquoLuciferrdquo and ldquoEverybodyrdquo by

Shinee ldquoIrsquom sorryrdquo and ldquoCoffee Shoprdquo by CNBlue Fabulous Female groups in

Korea are 2ne1 Girlrsquos Day Girls Generation A-Pink Sistar and more The best

hits by these leading Hallyu stars are ldquoSomethingrdquo and ldquoExpectationrdquo by Girlrsquos

Day ldquoAlonerdquo by Sistar and ldquoGotta be yourdquo by 2ne1

In China there are many awesome bands like Exo Top Combine and

Super Junior ldquoMiracles in Decemberrdquo ldquoHistoryrdquo by Exo ldquoArrivalrdquo by Top Com-

bine and ldquoSuper Girlrdquo by Super Junior are some of the great songs out there by

these bands

There are others out there like Japanrsquos News and KAT-TUN Philippinesrsquo

Chicser and Gimme 5 and Thailandrsquos Fahrenheit and Evo Nine

Entertainment

Congratulations to the

IMS One Act Play cast for

their outstanding perfor-

mance at the VBMSL One

Act Play Festival at Prin-

cess Anne Middle School

Their play ldquoWherersquos

Chuckrdquo was about the

difficult challenges that

pre-teens and teens face

We can all relate to that

Horoscopes

Aries-There may be a person trying to hold you back

in life All you must know is what you want to do in

life and stick to it

Taurus-You are making a choicemdasheach has its ups

and downs but you must stick to the truths you hold

dear It may have more reward than you thought

Gemini-Mostly through life people are afraid of what

others think of them But you shouldnrsquot worry

knowledge and expertise will last far beyond a few

awkward moments

Cancer-If you view something as out of reach or as

unattainable then you will never get it But if you

think you are capable enough then you will attain

your goal

Leo-You have something yoursquove been wishing for

but first you must work for it and it will be yours

Nothing comes without a price

Virgo-You may want revenge with someone but it

will only bring an even more negative outcome For-

give and forget is the best option

Horoscopes

Libra-You can be overwhelmed at times and you

may think that you have to accomplish it alone

But if you find help you will come out stronger

than before

Scorpio-You may feel negative about something

but you need to direct your emotions into some-

thing constructive like helping others

Sagittarius-There is some work you may feel

like avoiding but if you get it done first you will

have a clear conscience

Capricorn-You are always working to your limits

but you should make time for yourself

Aquarius-You may feel like you are always right

but you should take the time to listen to other

perspectives you may learn something

Pisces-You tend to mimic the people you are

around so you should make sure yoursquore around

good positive people

When my mother died I was very young

And my father sold me while yet my tongue

Could scarcely cry weep weep weep weep

So your chimneys I sweep amp in soot I sleep

Theres little Tom Dacre who cried when his head

That curled like a lambs back was shaved so I said

Hush Tom never mind it for when your heads bare

You know that the soot cannot spoil your white hair

And so he was quiet amp that very night

As Tom was a-sleeping he had such a sight

That thousands of sweepers Dick Joe Ned amp Jack

Were all of them locked up in coffins of black

And by came an Angel who had a bright key

And he opened the coffins amp set them all free

Then down a green plain leaping laughing they run

And wash in a river and shine in the Sun

Then naked amp white all their bags left behind

They rise upon clouds and sport in the wind

And the Angel told Tom if hed be a good boy

Hed have God for his father amp never want joy

And so Tom awoke and we rose in the dark

And got with our bags amp our brushes to work

Though the morning was cold Tom was happy amp warm

So if all do their duty they need not fear harm

By William Blake

Poetry

Teacher Interview

Mr Gray Mr Gray became a teacher because he enjoys working with kids When I asked him if he had any students that stood out he responded with ldquoEveryone stands out in their own way thatrsquos what makes everyone differentrdquo I questioned him on whether or not the students should be expecting anything exciting In turn he replied with ldquoEventually the students will be able to see Bandit the snake eatrdquo

by Robert Waters

6th grader Nicole Wynne and

her family were awarded the

Superstar Award for their

volunteer work for the Virginia

Citizen Corps Way to go

Exclusive Interview with Mrs Scarborough

By Amy A

In the month of October I got the privilege to learn about Mrs Scarborough 8th Grade

Civics teacher and who she is beyond our daily Civics teacher

Most of your students know you are from Iowa how was it like living there

Mrs Scarborough Iowa was a great place to grow-up Everyone knew your name there

was only one elementary school one middle school and one high school We never locked

our doors at night

Why did you decide to move to Virginia and work at IMS

My parents divorced when I was in middle school and I wanted to leave the small town for

a larger area I was recruited by Norfolk Public Schools to move I taught in Norfolk for one

year and [the] rest has been in Virginia Beach Public Schools

How long have you been working at IMS

6 years

Has each year been the same for you

No the students change all of the time I enjoy the new challenge of each new [year]

Any favorite hobbies

Paddle boarding spinning and teaching barre classes

Is there any advice you would like to give fellow 8th graders wanting to succeed in your

class

Get involved with community organizations watch the news and participate in class

Is there anything else you would like to share

I have a twenty-two year old daughter that just graduated from William and Mary this past

spring She now lives and works in Washington DC with the US Federal Court System

Exclusive Interview with Mrs Pettit

By Amy Amoah

Most art students here at IMS know Mrs Pettit as our awesome art teacher who educates us to become better art-

ists with new techniques each year Get to know her as more than just an art teacher by enjoying our interview below

Can you briefly tell us where you were originally from and how it is like living there compared to Virginia Beach

(If you were not originally from Virginia Beach)

Mrs Pettit I was born in Indianapolis Indiana I moved around a lot as a child One year I attended 3 different high

schools Irsquove lived here the longest that Irsquove lived anywhere

How long have you been teaching here at IMS

This is my 22nd year Irsquove been teaching at VBCPS for 26 years

Has each year always been the same for you

No Every year the students are so different from the year before It has to do I believe with how fast students mature in

so short a time in middle school

When did you know art was something you would undertake because you realized you were so good

When I was 2 or 3 Irsquod draw in my story books and on any other surface available

Besides being an art teacher are you an original artist as well

Yes I work mostly in mixed media as well as ink and colored pencil

Can you briefly tell us some of the names or types of pieces yoursquove done and what inspired you to make them

One piece of work was ldquoA Mermaidrsquos Talerdquo-- it took me a long time to complete It was entirely made of stipple done in

pen and ink Irsquove always been fascinated by large bodies of water (lakes amp oceans)

Is there any advice you would like to give fellow students wanting to take on art as part of their career

Learn everything you can You can educate yourself on technique easily but you have to be motivated Donrsquot be lazy and

stick with one medium because you are comfortable with it

Is there anything else you would like to share

I am grateful that I have been allowed to do what I truly love Teaching art is something I had aspired to since I was a

child

Twin Day

Alex Hakim and Ms Van Horne Mrs Friedman and Mr Guldenschuh

Dress Like A Book Character

Day Mrs Wilson

as Captain

Hook

Mrs Lebo as Richard Parker from the Life of Pi

Mrs Correia and Mrs Henri as Professor

McGonagall and a Hufflepuff

Literacy Week

Door Decorating Contest

Theme Childhood Favorites

The winning door (below)mdash Ms Sadler

Alice in Wonderland

Paws for Reading Read-A-Thon

Time for

Prizes

Committed

readers

Way to

support our

animal

friends

Congratulations to Gracie Mendoza who

earned over $195 in donations that will

go to Friends of Animal Control

Read-A-Thon (cont)

Our Friends of Animal Control

On Tuesday January 13th many stu-

dents gathered from 350 pm until 730

pm to support our Friends of Animal

Control All in all over $800 was raised

MrsQuimen co-sponsors the Smile Club with Ms VanHorne In Smile

Club they believe that a smile can change the world and they hope every-

one shares a smilemdashevery day They raise money to donate to charities

that help the environment The club meets the first Thursday of every

monthmdashbefore school Some of the events that Mrs Quimen would like to

share are the iFest and Cashola Nights Sometimes they also do fund

raisers during sporting events For example they had their 5th Annual

Rush for Smiles Dodgeball Tournament in November and they raised

$48000 More recently they had their Polar Plunge which raised

$793500 One of the standout clubteam members is the president Madi-

son Halinski She is very organized and she has great ideas so Smile

Club can continue to grow When Mrs Quimen was asked how IMS could

better support the Smile Club she said ldquoWe love to have students partici-

pate in our fundraisers and activitiesrdquo

Smile Club

by Alicia Griffin

POLAR PLUNGE 2015

Odyssey of the Mind

The Odyssey of the Mind is a team that works all year on a project

(this year Pandorarsquos Box) to compete in a competition in March against

the other Odyssey of the Mind teams This club is run by Ms Pfeifer

and Mr McGovern is its co-sponsor They meet every Monday and

Tuesday One of their bright stars Lauren Strasburger contributes the

most or ldquoGoes to eleven on a scale from one to ten on contributingrdquo

stated Ms Pfeifer While I was there for only a few minutes this club

worked hard while keeping the atmosphere upbeat If this club is

around next year I would strongly recommend that you send in an ap-

plication

by Lindsey B

Meet IMSrsquo basketball coach Mr Fordham

Per Coach Fordham the IMS Basketball

Team is a combination of 6th 7th and 8th

grade boys They practice from 4-530 pm

Monday thru Friday Their first game was

on Wednesday December 3rd against Sa-

lem Middle School (which they won 56-52)

Unfortunately they ended the season with a

tough loss against Landstown in the semi-

finals on January 20th Wersquore proud of our

Eagles

100 Success Club representing at 8th Annual African-American

Male Achievement Summit at Tallwood HS

The IMS Eagle Cheerleaders consist of 6th 7th and 8th grade girls who

cheer at football games basketball games and pep rallies They also

participate in many community activities such as Parades Senior Cen-

ters and Special Olympics For example they performed at the VA

Beach Town Center Christmas Parade on November 22nd the Special

Olympics Polar Plunge on February 6th and at Buffalo Wild Wings

(Landstown Commons) Spirit Night on October 30th An example of a

team event they participated in would be the Bayside High School 50th

Anniversary Homecoming Parade During Christmas the cheerleaders

took part in their 3rd annual Christmas Caroling at the Bayside Health

and Rehabilitation Center

The cheerleaders met Monday thru Thursday during football season dur-

ing basketball season they practiced every other Friday The school can

support the cheerleaders by attending the many different spirit night

events

IMS Cheerleaders

by Annastasha Riggs

Mr StanleymdashIMS Marching Band

Mr Stanley sponsors the IMS marching band

They perform in football games and parades

and they meet on Wednesdays after school

When asked if he had any stand-out students

Mr Stanley stated that ldquoIn our band there are

so many outstanding members I cannot pick

just a few Everyone has their own talent and

personality that makes this club incrediblerdquo

As for any upcoming events they will be

marching in the Pungo Parade in the near fu-

ture Mr Stanley said that the school can sup-

port the band ldquoBy cheering them on while they

play their music They spend countless hours

practicing their musicrdquo He also added that ldquoIf

you havenrsquot joined a club you should because

you can make a bunch of new friendsrdquo

by Robert Waters

The Bus

YEARBOOK CLUB The Yearbook Club takes pictures of students staff and school

events along with designing the pages of the yearbook The

Yearbook Club meets every second and last Wednesday of the

month Did you know that you can download the Replay It app to

upload photos you take at school events to be considered for the

yearbook I look forward to seeing the completed yearbook as I

think most of the students are

by Lindsey B

Have you been on a school bus lately The bus is a main source of transportation for

IMS students There are a lot of great factors people may not realize about why riding a

bus is important It saves gasoline and it reduces co2 in the environment In my opin-

ion riding the bus can be an adventure One bus scenario is just like how one might im-

agine middle schoolmdashpeople throwing paper balls overcrowding loud people rude com-

ments being heard etc Unfortunately some people choose to act out these negative

behaviors on their bus which can turn a bus ride into a negative experience Wouldnrsquot it

be nice though if bus riders could make riding the bus a positive experience for every-

one For example bus riders can help by talking at an appropriate voice level Who en-

joys hearing people scream or overly loud statements or conversations Also bus riders

can stop negative behaviors like chewing gum talking back to the bus driver standing up

while the bus is moving etc I think a lot of students do not realize too just how hard a

bus driverrsquos job really is He or she is trying to keep students safe and if they have to

deal with negative behaviors and distractions like this bus riders are putting not only their

own safety in jeopardy but othersrsquo safety in jeopardy as well We all want to get home

safe and have a pleasant experience in the process so do the right thingmdashrespect your-

self others your bus and your bus driver

by Zach Tomlin

By Amy A

Did you know teens spend the same amount of money on food as they do with shopping

Herersquos how the majority are spending their money Based on Business Insider ldquoHeres How

Teens Really Spend Money What They Like And Where They Shoprdquo by Hayley Peterson

Nike remains the overall top brand for teens with Forever 21 Action Sports Brands Ameri-

can Eagle and Polo Raplh Lauren as close runner-ups However Aeropostale Abercrombie

amp Fitch and Hollister are losing teen fans Do you agree or disagree with the choices made

Forever 21 New Arrivals

Mixed Print Knit Dress Oversized Fuzzy Knit Cardigan Faux Leather Combo Dress

$1490 $3290 $19 90

Faux Fur Utility Jacket - $2790

Think Big Graphic Tee - $1490

All graphics from

httpwwwforever21comProductCategoryaspxbr=f21ampcategory=whatsnew_all httpenwikipediaorgwikiAll_About_That_Bass

httpwwwbillboardcomarticlescolumnspop-shop6221818taylor-swift-1989-release-date-shake-it-off-video

httpwwwbillboardcomchartshot-100 httpwwwbusinessinsidercomhow-teens-are-spending-money-2014-4

httpnewsyahoocomebola-patient-thomas-eric-duncan-dies-at-dallas-hospital-201613535html

httpwwwcnncom20140411healthebola-fast-facts httpwwwwashingtonpostcomlocalcrimepolice-to-hold-briefing-in-hannah-graham-case201410189a22d396-570a-11e4-892e-602188e70e9c_storyhtml

httpsnewsyahoocomremains-belong-missing-virginia-student-081022473html

httpwwwnbcnewscomnewsus-newshannah-graham-suspect-arrested-case-missing-uva-student-n210996

FASHION 101

Horoscopes

Aries-There may be a person trying to hold you back

in life All you must know is what you want to do in

life and stick to it

Taurus-You are making a choicemdasheach has its ups

and downs but you must stick to the truths you hold

dear It may have more reward than you thought

Gemini-Mostly through life people are afraid of what

others think of them But you shouldnrsquot worry

knowledge and expertise will last far beyond a few

awkward moments

Cancer-If you view something as out of reach or as

unattainable then you will never get it But if you

think you are capable enough then you will attain

your goal

Leo-You have something yoursquove been wishing for

but first you must work for it and it will be yours

Nothing comes without a price

Virgo-You may want revenge with someone but it

will only bring an even more negative outcome For-

give and forget is the best option

Horoscopes

Libra-You can be overwhelmed at times and you

may think that you have to accomplish it alone

But if you find help you will come out stronger

than before

Scorpio-You may feel negative about something

but you need to direct your emotions into some-

thing constructive like helping others

Sagittarius-There is some work you may feel

like avoiding but if you get it done first you will

have a clear conscience

Capricorn-You are always working to your limits

but you should make time for yourself

Aquarius-You may feel like you are always right

but you should take the time to listen to other

perspectives you may learn something

Pisces-You tend to mimic the people you are

around so you should make sure yoursquore around

good positive people

When my mother died I was very young

And my father sold me while yet my tongue

Could scarcely cry weep weep weep weep

So your chimneys I sweep amp in soot I sleep

Theres little Tom Dacre who cried when his head

That curled like a lambs back was shaved so I said

Hush Tom never mind it for when your heads bare

You know that the soot cannot spoil your white hair

And so he was quiet amp that very night

As Tom was a-sleeping he had such a sight

That thousands of sweepers Dick Joe Ned amp Jack

Were all of them locked up in coffins of black

And by came an Angel who had a bright key

And he opened the coffins amp set them all free

Then down a green plain leaping laughing they run

And wash in a river and shine in the Sun

Then naked amp white all their bags left behind

They rise upon clouds and sport in the wind

And the Angel told Tom if hed be a good boy

Hed have God for his father amp never want joy

And so Tom awoke and we rose in the dark

And got with our bags amp our brushes to work

Though the morning was cold Tom was happy amp warm

So if all do their duty they need not fear harm

By William Blake

Poetry

Teacher Interview

Mr Gray Mr Gray became a teacher because he enjoys working with kids When I asked him if he had any students that stood out he responded with ldquoEveryone stands out in their own way thatrsquos what makes everyone differentrdquo I questioned him on whether or not the students should be expecting anything exciting In turn he replied with ldquoEventually the students will be able to see Bandit the snake eatrdquo

by Robert Waters

6th grader Nicole Wynne and

her family were awarded the

Superstar Award for their

volunteer work for the Virginia

Citizen Corps Way to go

Exclusive Interview with Mrs Scarborough

By Amy A

In the month of October I got the privilege to learn about Mrs Scarborough 8th Grade

Civics teacher and who she is beyond our daily Civics teacher

Most of your students know you are from Iowa how was it like living there

Mrs Scarborough Iowa was a great place to grow-up Everyone knew your name there

was only one elementary school one middle school and one high school We never locked

our doors at night

Why did you decide to move to Virginia and work at IMS

My parents divorced when I was in middle school and I wanted to leave the small town for

a larger area I was recruited by Norfolk Public Schools to move I taught in Norfolk for one

year and [the] rest has been in Virginia Beach Public Schools

How long have you been working at IMS

6 years

Has each year been the same for you

No the students change all of the time I enjoy the new challenge of each new [year]

Any favorite hobbies

Paddle boarding spinning and teaching barre classes

Is there any advice you would like to give fellow 8th graders wanting to succeed in your

class

Get involved with community organizations watch the news and participate in class

Is there anything else you would like to share

I have a twenty-two year old daughter that just graduated from William and Mary this past

spring She now lives and works in Washington DC with the US Federal Court System

Exclusive Interview with Mrs Pettit

By Amy Amoah

Most art students here at IMS know Mrs Pettit as our awesome art teacher who educates us to become better art-

ists with new techniques each year Get to know her as more than just an art teacher by enjoying our interview below

Can you briefly tell us where you were originally from and how it is like living there compared to Virginia Beach

(If you were not originally from Virginia Beach)

Mrs Pettit I was born in Indianapolis Indiana I moved around a lot as a child One year I attended 3 different high

schools Irsquove lived here the longest that Irsquove lived anywhere

How long have you been teaching here at IMS

This is my 22nd year Irsquove been teaching at VBCPS for 26 years

Has each year always been the same for you

No Every year the students are so different from the year before It has to do I believe with how fast students mature in

so short a time in middle school

When did you know art was something you would undertake because you realized you were so good

When I was 2 or 3 Irsquod draw in my story books and on any other surface available

Besides being an art teacher are you an original artist as well

Yes I work mostly in mixed media as well as ink and colored pencil

Can you briefly tell us some of the names or types of pieces yoursquove done and what inspired you to make them

One piece of work was ldquoA Mermaidrsquos Talerdquo-- it took me a long time to complete It was entirely made of stipple done in

pen and ink Irsquove always been fascinated by large bodies of water (lakes amp oceans)

Is there any advice you would like to give fellow students wanting to take on art as part of their career

Learn everything you can You can educate yourself on technique easily but you have to be motivated Donrsquot be lazy and

stick with one medium because you are comfortable with it

Is there anything else you would like to share

I am grateful that I have been allowed to do what I truly love Teaching art is something I had aspired to since I was a

child

Twin Day

Alex Hakim and Ms Van Horne Mrs Friedman and Mr Guldenschuh

Dress Like A Book Character

Day Mrs Wilson

as Captain

Hook

Mrs Lebo as Richard Parker from the Life of Pi

Mrs Correia and Mrs Henri as Professor

McGonagall and a Hufflepuff

Literacy Week

Door Decorating Contest

Theme Childhood Favorites

The winning door (below)mdash Ms Sadler

Alice in Wonderland

Paws for Reading Read-A-Thon

Time for

Prizes

Committed

readers

Way to

support our

animal

friends

Congratulations to Gracie Mendoza who

earned over $195 in donations that will

go to Friends of Animal Control

Read-A-Thon (cont)

Our Friends of Animal Control

On Tuesday January 13th many stu-

dents gathered from 350 pm until 730

pm to support our Friends of Animal

Control All in all over $800 was raised

MrsQuimen co-sponsors the Smile Club with Ms VanHorne In Smile

Club they believe that a smile can change the world and they hope every-

one shares a smilemdashevery day They raise money to donate to charities

that help the environment The club meets the first Thursday of every

monthmdashbefore school Some of the events that Mrs Quimen would like to

share are the iFest and Cashola Nights Sometimes they also do fund

raisers during sporting events For example they had their 5th Annual

Rush for Smiles Dodgeball Tournament in November and they raised

$48000 More recently they had their Polar Plunge which raised

$793500 One of the standout clubteam members is the president Madi-

son Halinski She is very organized and she has great ideas so Smile

Club can continue to grow When Mrs Quimen was asked how IMS could

better support the Smile Club she said ldquoWe love to have students partici-

pate in our fundraisers and activitiesrdquo

Smile Club

by Alicia Griffin

POLAR PLUNGE 2015

Odyssey of the Mind

The Odyssey of the Mind is a team that works all year on a project

(this year Pandorarsquos Box) to compete in a competition in March against

the other Odyssey of the Mind teams This club is run by Ms Pfeifer

and Mr McGovern is its co-sponsor They meet every Monday and

Tuesday One of their bright stars Lauren Strasburger contributes the

most or ldquoGoes to eleven on a scale from one to ten on contributingrdquo

stated Ms Pfeifer While I was there for only a few minutes this club

worked hard while keeping the atmosphere upbeat If this club is

around next year I would strongly recommend that you send in an ap-

plication

by Lindsey B

Meet IMSrsquo basketball coach Mr Fordham

Per Coach Fordham the IMS Basketball

Team is a combination of 6th 7th and 8th

grade boys They practice from 4-530 pm

Monday thru Friday Their first game was

on Wednesday December 3rd against Sa-

lem Middle School (which they won 56-52)

Unfortunately they ended the season with a

tough loss against Landstown in the semi-

finals on January 20th Wersquore proud of our

Eagles

100 Success Club representing at 8th Annual African-American

Male Achievement Summit at Tallwood HS

The IMS Eagle Cheerleaders consist of 6th 7th and 8th grade girls who

cheer at football games basketball games and pep rallies They also

participate in many community activities such as Parades Senior Cen-

ters and Special Olympics For example they performed at the VA

Beach Town Center Christmas Parade on November 22nd the Special

Olympics Polar Plunge on February 6th and at Buffalo Wild Wings

(Landstown Commons) Spirit Night on October 30th An example of a

team event they participated in would be the Bayside High School 50th

Anniversary Homecoming Parade During Christmas the cheerleaders

took part in their 3rd annual Christmas Caroling at the Bayside Health

and Rehabilitation Center

The cheerleaders met Monday thru Thursday during football season dur-

ing basketball season they practiced every other Friday The school can

support the cheerleaders by attending the many different spirit night

events

IMS Cheerleaders

by Annastasha Riggs

Mr StanleymdashIMS Marching Band

Mr Stanley sponsors the IMS marching band

They perform in football games and parades

and they meet on Wednesdays after school

When asked if he had any stand-out students

Mr Stanley stated that ldquoIn our band there are

so many outstanding members I cannot pick

just a few Everyone has their own talent and

personality that makes this club incrediblerdquo

As for any upcoming events they will be

marching in the Pungo Parade in the near fu-

ture Mr Stanley said that the school can sup-

port the band ldquoBy cheering them on while they

play their music They spend countless hours

practicing their musicrdquo He also added that ldquoIf

you havenrsquot joined a club you should because

you can make a bunch of new friendsrdquo

by Robert Waters

The Bus

YEARBOOK CLUB The Yearbook Club takes pictures of students staff and school

events along with designing the pages of the yearbook The

Yearbook Club meets every second and last Wednesday of the

month Did you know that you can download the Replay It app to

upload photos you take at school events to be considered for the

yearbook I look forward to seeing the completed yearbook as I

think most of the students are

by Lindsey B

Have you been on a school bus lately The bus is a main source of transportation for

IMS students There are a lot of great factors people may not realize about why riding a

bus is important It saves gasoline and it reduces co2 in the environment In my opin-

ion riding the bus can be an adventure One bus scenario is just like how one might im-

agine middle schoolmdashpeople throwing paper balls overcrowding loud people rude com-

ments being heard etc Unfortunately some people choose to act out these negative

behaviors on their bus which can turn a bus ride into a negative experience Wouldnrsquot it

be nice though if bus riders could make riding the bus a positive experience for every-

one For example bus riders can help by talking at an appropriate voice level Who en-

joys hearing people scream or overly loud statements or conversations Also bus riders

can stop negative behaviors like chewing gum talking back to the bus driver standing up

while the bus is moving etc I think a lot of students do not realize too just how hard a

bus driverrsquos job really is He or she is trying to keep students safe and if they have to

deal with negative behaviors and distractions like this bus riders are putting not only their

own safety in jeopardy but othersrsquo safety in jeopardy as well We all want to get home

safe and have a pleasant experience in the process so do the right thingmdashrespect your-

self others your bus and your bus driver

by Zach Tomlin

By Amy A

Did you know teens spend the same amount of money on food as they do with shopping

Herersquos how the majority are spending their money Based on Business Insider ldquoHeres How

Teens Really Spend Money What They Like And Where They Shoprdquo by Hayley Peterson

Nike remains the overall top brand for teens with Forever 21 Action Sports Brands Ameri-

can Eagle and Polo Raplh Lauren as close runner-ups However Aeropostale Abercrombie

amp Fitch and Hollister are losing teen fans Do you agree or disagree with the choices made

Forever 21 New Arrivals

Mixed Print Knit Dress Oversized Fuzzy Knit Cardigan Faux Leather Combo Dress

$1490 $3290 $19 90

Faux Fur Utility Jacket - $2790

Think Big Graphic Tee - $1490

All graphics from

httpwwwforever21comProductCategoryaspxbr=f21ampcategory=whatsnew_all httpenwikipediaorgwikiAll_About_That_Bass

httpwwwbillboardcomarticlescolumnspop-shop6221818taylor-swift-1989-release-date-shake-it-off-video

httpwwwbillboardcomchartshot-100 httpwwwbusinessinsidercomhow-teens-are-spending-money-2014-4

httpnewsyahoocomebola-patient-thomas-eric-duncan-dies-at-dallas-hospital-201613535html

httpwwwcnncom20140411healthebola-fast-facts httpwwwwashingtonpostcomlocalcrimepolice-to-hold-briefing-in-hannah-graham-case201410189a22d396-570a-11e4-892e-602188e70e9c_storyhtml

httpsnewsyahoocomremains-belong-missing-virginia-student-081022473html

httpwwwnbcnewscomnewsus-newshannah-graham-suspect-arrested-case-missing-uva-student-n210996

FASHION 101

Horoscopes

Libra-You can be overwhelmed at times and you

may think that you have to accomplish it alone

But if you find help you will come out stronger

than before

Scorpio-You may feel negative about something

but you need to direct your emotions into some-

thing constructive like helping others

Sagittarius-There is some work you may feel

like avoiding but if you get it done first you will

have a clear conscience

Capricorn-You are always working to your limits

but you should make time for yourself

Aquarius-You may feel like you are always right

but you should take the time to listen to other

perspectives you may learn something

Pisces-You tend to mimic the people you are

around so you should make sure yoursquore around

good positive people

When my mother died I was very young

And my father sold me while yet my tongue

Could scarcely cry weep weep weep weep

So your chimneys I sweep amp in soot I sleep

Theres little Tom Dacre who cried when his head

That curled like a lambs back was shaved so I said

Hush Tom never mind it for when your heads bare

You know that the soot cannot spoil your white hair

And so he was quiet amp that very night

As Tom was a-sleeping he had such a sight

That thousands of sweepers Dick Joe Ned amp Jack

Were all of them locked up in coffins of black

And by came an Angel who had a bright key

And he opened the coffins amp set them all free

Then down a green plain leaping laughing they run

And wash in a river and shine in the Sun

Then naked amp white all their bags left behind

They rise upon clouds and sport in the wind

And the Angel told Tom if hed be a good boy

Hed have God for his father amp never want joy

And so Tom awoke and we rose in the dark

And got with our bags amp our brushes to work

Though the morning was cold Tom was happy amp warm

So if all do their duty they need not fear harm

By William Blake

Poetry

Teacher Interview

Mr Gray Mr Gray became a teacher because he enjoys working with kids When I asked him if he had any students that stood out he responded with ldquoEveryone stands out in their own way thatrsquos what makes everyone differentrdquo I questioned him on whether or not the students should be expecting anything exciting In turn he replied with ldquoEventually the students will be able to see Bandit the snake eatrdquo

by Robert Waters

6th grader Nicole Wynne and

her family were awarded the

Superstar Award for their

volunteer work for the Virginia

Citizen Corps Way to go

Exclusive Interview with Mrs Scarborough

By Amy A

In the month of October I got the privilege to learn about Mrs Scarborough 8th Grade

Civics teacher and who she is beyond our daily Civics teacher

Most of your students know you are from Iowa how was it like living there

Mrs Scarborough Iowa was a great place to grow-up Everyone knew your name there

was only one elementary school one middle school and one high school We never locked

our doors at night

Why did you decide to move to Virginia and work at IMS

My parents divorced when I was in middle school and I wanted to leave the small town for

a larger area I was recruited by Norfolk Public Schools to move I taught in Norfolk for one

year and [the] rest has been in Virginia Beach Public Schools

How long have you been working at IMS

6 years

Has each year been the same for you

No the students change all of the time I enjoy the new challenge of each new [year]

Any favorite hobbies

Paddle boarding spinning and teaching barre classes

Is there any advice you would like to give fellow 8th graders wanting to succeed in your

class

Get involved with community organizations watch the news and participate in class

Is there anything else you would like to share

I have a twenty-two year old daughter that just graduated from William and Mary this past

spring She now lives and works in Washington DC with the US Federal Court System

Exclusive Interview with Mrs Pettit

By Amy Amoah

Most art students here at IMS know Mrs Pettit as our awesome art teacher who educates us to become better art-

ists with new techniques each year Get to know her as more than just an art teacher by enjoying our interview below

Can you briefly tell us where you were originally from and how it is like living there compared to Virginia Beach

(If you were not originally from Virginia Beach)

Mrs Pettit I was born in Indianapolis Indiana I moved around a lot as a child One year I attended 3 different high

schools Irsquove lived here the longest that Irsquove lived anywhere

How long have you been teaching here at IMS

This is my 22nd year Irsquove been teaching at VBCPS for 26 years

Has each year always been the same for you

No Every year the students are so different from the year before It has to do I believe with how fast students mature in

so short a time in middle school

When did you know art was something you would undertake because you realized you were so good

When I was 2 or 3 Irsquod draw in my story books and on any other surface available

Besides being an art teacher are you an original artist as well

Yes I work mostly in mixed media as well as ink and colored pencil

Can you briefly tell us some of the names or types of pieces yoursquove done and what inspired you to make them

One piece of work was ldquoA Mermaidrsquos Talerdquo-- it took me a long time to complete It was entirely made of stipple done in

pen and ink Irsquove always been fascinated by large bodies of water (lakes amp oceans)

Is there any advice you would like to give fellow students wanting to take on art as part of their career

Learn everything you can You can educate yourself on technique easily but you have to be motivated Donrsquot be lazy and

stick with one medium because you are comfortable with it

Is there anything else you would like to share

I am grateful that I have been allowed to do what I truly love Teaching art is something I had aspired to since I was a

child

Twin Day

Alex Hakim and Ms Van Horne Mrs Friedman and Mr Guldenschuh

Dress Like A Book Character

Day Mrs Wilson

as Captain

Hook

Mrs Lebo as Richard Parker from the Life of Pi

Mrs Correia and Mrs Henri as Professor

McGonagall and a Hufflepuff

Literacy Week

Door Decorating Contest

Theme Childhood Favorites

The winning door (below)mdash Ms Sadler

Alice in Wonderland

Paws for Reading Read-A-Thon

Time for

Prizes

Committed

readers

Way to

support our

animal

friends

Congratulations to Gracie Mendoza who

earned over $195 in donations that will

go to Friends of Animal Control

Read-A-Thon (cont)

Our Friends of Animal Control

On Tuesday January 13th many stu-

dents gathered from 350 pm until 730

pm to support our Friends of Animal

Control All in all over $800 was raised

MrsQuimen co-sponsors the Smile Club with Ms VanHorne In Smile

Club they believe that a smile can change the world and they hope every-

one shares a smilemdashevery day They raise money to donate to charities

that help the environment The club meets the first Thursday of every

monthmdashbefore school Some of the events that Mrs Quimen would like to

share are the iFest and Cashola Nights Sometimes they also do fund

raisers during sporting events For example they had their 5th Annual

Rush for Smiles Dodgeball Tournament in November and they raised

$48000 More recently they had their Polar Plunge which raised

$793500 One of the standout clubteam members is the president Madi-

son Halinski She is very organized and she has great ideas so Smile

Club can continue to grow When Mrs Quimen was asked how IMS could

better support the Smile Club she said ldquoWe love to have students partici-

pate in our fundraisers and activitiesrdquo

Smile Club

by Alicia Griffin

POLAR PLUNGE 2015

Odyssey of the Mind

The Odyssey of the Mind is a team that works all year on a project

(this year Pandorarsquos Box) to compete in a competition in March against

the other Odyssey of the Mind teams This club is run by Ms Pfeifer

and Mr McGovern is its co-sponsor They meet every Monday and

Tuesday One of their bright stars Lauren Strasburger contributes the

most or ldquoGoes to eleven on a scale from one to ten on contributingrdquo

stated Ms Pfeifer While I was there for only a few minutes this club

worked hard while keeping the atmosphere upbeat If this club is

around next year I would strongly recommend that you send in an ap-

plication

by Lindsey B

Meet IMSrsquo basketball coach Mr Fordham

Per Coach Fordham the IMS Basketball

Team is a combination of 6th 7th and 8th

grade boys They practice from 4-530 pm

Monday thru Friday Their first game was

on Wednesday December 3rd against Sa-

lem Middle School (which they won 56-52)

Unfortunately they ended the season with a

tough loss against Landstown in the semi-

finals on January 20th Wersquore proud of our

Eagles

100 Success Club representing at 8th Annual African-American

Male Achievement Summit at Tallwood HS

The IMS Eagle Cheerleaders consist of 6th 7th and 8th grade girls who

cheer at football games basketball games and pep rallies They also

participate in many community activities such as Parades Senior Cen-

ters and Special Olympics For example they performed at the VA

Beach Town Center Christmas Parade on November 22nd the Special

Olympics Polar Plunge on February 6th and at Buffalo Wild Wings

(Landstown Commons) Spirit Night on October 30th An example of a

team event they participated in would be the Bayside High School 50th

Anniversary Homecoming Parade During Christmas the cheerleaders

took part in their 3rd annual Christmas Caroling at the Bayside Health

and Rehabilitation Center

The cheerleaders met Monday thru Thursday during football season dur-

ing basketball season they practiced every other Friday The school can

support the cheerleaders by attending the many different spirit night

events

IMS Cheerleaders

by Annastasha Riggs

Mr StanleymdashIMS Marching Band

Mr Stanley sponsors the IMS marching band

They perform in football games and parades

and they meet on Wednesdays after school

When asked if he had any stand-out students

Mr Stanley stated that ldquoIn our band there are

so many outstanding members I cannot pick

just a few Everyone has their own talent and

personality that makes this club incrediblerdquo

As for any upcoming events they will be

marching in the Pungo Parade in the near fu-

ture Mr Stanley said that the school can sup-

port the band ldquoBy cheering them on while they

play their music They spend countless hours

practicing their musicrdquo He also added that ldquoIf

you havenrsquot joined a club you should because

you can make a bunch of new friendsrdquo

by Robert Waters

The Bus

YEARBOOK CLUB The Yearbook Club takes pictures of students staff and school

events along with designing the pages of the yearbook The

Yearbook Club meets every second and last Wednesday of the

month Did you know that you can download the Replay It app to

upload photos you take at school events to be considered for the

yearbook I look forward to seeing the completed yearbook as I

think most of the students are

by Lindsey B

Have you been on a school bus lately The bus is a main source of transportation for

IMS students There are a lot of great factors people may not realize about why riding a

bus is important It saves gasoline and it reduces co2 in the environment In my opin-

ion riding the bus can be an adventure One bus scenario is just like how one might im-

agine middle schoolmdashpeople throwing paper balls overcrowding loud people rude com-

ments being heard etc Unfortunately some people choose to act out these negative

behaviors on their bus which can turn a bus ride into a negative experience Wouldnrsquot it

be nice though if bus riders could make riding the bus a positive experience for every-

one For example bus riders can help by talking at an appropriate voice level Who en-

joys hearing people scream or overly loud statements or conversations Also bus riders

can stop negative behaviors like chewing gum talking back to the bus driver standing up

while the bus is moving etc I think a lot of students do not realize too just how hard a

bus driverrsquos job really is He or she is trying to keep students safe and if they have to

deal with negative behaviors and distractions like this bus riders are putting not only their

own safety in jeopardy but othersrsquo safety in jeopardy as well We all want to get home

safe and have a pleasant experience in the process so do the right thingmdashrespect your-

self others your bus and your bus driver

by Zach Tomlin

By Amy A

Did you know teens spend the same amount of money on food as they do with shopping

Herersquos how the majority are spending their money Based on Business Insider ldquoHeres How

Teens Really Spend Money What They Like And Where They Shoprdquo by Hayley Peterson

Nike remains the overall top brand for teens with Forever 21 Action Sports Brands Ameri-

can Eagle and Polo Raplh Lauren as close runner-ups However Aeropostale Abercrombie

amp Fitch and Hollister are losing teen fans Do you agree or disagree with the choices made

Forever 21 New Arrivals

Mixed Print Knit Dress Oversized Fuzzy Knit Cardigan Faux Leather Combo Dress

$1490 $3290 $19 90

Faux Fur Utility Jacket - $2790

Think Big Graphic Tee - $1490

All graphics from

httpwwwforever21comProductCategoryaspxbr=f21ampcategory=whatsnew_all httpenwikipediaorgwikiAll_About_That_Bass

httpwwwbillboardcomarticlescolumnspop-shop6221818taylor-swift-1989-release-date-shake-it-off-video

httpwwwbillboardcomchartshot-100 httpwwwbusinessinsidercomhow-teens-are-spending-money-2014-4

httpnewsyahoocomebola-patient-thomas-eric-duncan-dies-at-dallas-hospital-201613535html

httpwwwcnncom20140411healthebola-fast-facts httpwwwwashingtonpostcomlocalcrimepolice-to-hold-briefing-in-hannah-graham-case201410189a22d396-570a-11e4-892e-602188e70e9c_storyhtml

httpsnewsyahoocomremains-belong-missing-virginia-student-081022473html

httpwwwnbcnewscomnewsus-newshannah-graham-suspect-arrested-case-missing-uva-student-n210996

FASHION 101

When my mother died I was very young

And my father sold me while yet my tongue

Could scarcely cry weep weep weep weep

So your chimneys I sweep amp in soot I sleep

Theres little Tom Dacre who cried when his head

That curled like a lambs back was shaved so I said

Hush Tom never mind it for when your heads bare

You know that the soot cannot spoil your white hair

And so he was quiet amp that very night

As Tom was a-sleeping he had such a sight

That thousands of sweepers Dick Joe Ned amp Jack

Were all of them locked up in coffins of black

And by came an Angel who had a bright key

And he opened the coffins amp set them all free

Then down a green plain leaping laughing they run

And wash in a river and shine in the Sun

Then naked amp white all their bags left behind

They rise upon clouds and sport in the wind

And the Angel told Tom if hed be a good boy

Hed have God for his father amp never want joy

And so Tom awoke and we rose in the dark

And got with our bags amp our brushes to work

Though the morning was cold Tom was happy amp warm

So if all do their duty they need not fear harm

By William Blake

Poetry

Teacher Interview

Mr Gray Mr Gray became a teacher because he enjoys working with kids When I asked him if he had any students that stood out he responded with ldquoEveryone stands out in their own way thatrsquos what makes everyone differentrdquo I questioned him on whether or not the students should be expecting anything exciting In turn he replied with ldquoEventually the students will be able to see Bandit the snake eatrdquo

by Robert Waters

6th grader Nicole Wynne and

her family were awarded the

Superstar Award for their

volunteer work for the Virginia

Citizen Corps Way to go

Exclusive Interview with Mrs Scarborough

By Amy A

In the month of October I got the privilege to learn about Mrs Scarborough 8th Grade

Civics teacher and who she is beyond our daily Civics teacher

Most of your students know you are from Iowa how was it like living there

Mrs Scarborough Iowa was a great place to grow-up Everyone knew your name there

was only one elementary school one middle school and one high school We never locked

our doors at night

Why did you decide to move to Virginia and work at IMS

My parents divorced when I was in middle school and I wanted to leave the small town for

a larger area I was recruited by Norfolk Public Schools to move I taught in Norfolk for one

year and [the] rest has been in Virginia Beach Public Schools

How long have you been working at IMS

6 years

Has each year been the same for you

No the students change all of the time I enjoy the new challenge of each new [year]

Any favorite hobbies

Paddle boarding spinning and teaching barre classes

Is there any advice you would like to give fellow 8th graders wanting to succeed in your

class

Get involved with community organizations watch the news and participate in class

Is there anything else you would like to share

I have a twenty-two year old daughter that just graduated from William and Mary this past

spring She now lives and works in Washington DC with the US Federal Court System

Exclusive Interview with Mrs Pettit

By Amy Amoah

Most art students here at IMS know Mrs Pettit as our awesome art teacher who educates us to become better art-

ists with new techniques each year Get to know her as more than just an art teacher by enjoying our interview below

Can you briefly tell us where you were originally from and how it is like living there compared to Virginia Beach

(If you were not originally from Virginia Beach)

Mrs Pettit I was born in Indianapolis Indiana I moved around a lot as a child One year I attended 3 different high

schools Irsquove lived here the longest that Irsquove lived anywhere

How long have you been teaching here at IMS

This is my 22nd year Irsquove been teaching at VBCPS for 26 years

Has each year always been the same for you

No Every year the students are so different from the year before It has to do I believe with how fast students mature in

so short a time in middle school

When did you know art was something you would undertake because you realized you were so good

When I was 2 or 3 Irsquod draw in my story books and on any other surface available

Besides being an art teacher are you an original artist as well

Yes I work mostly in mixed media as well as ink and colored pencil

Can you briefly tell us some of the names or types of pieces yoursquove done and what inspired you to make them

One piece of work was ldquoA Mermaidrsquos Talerdquo-- it took me a long time to complete It was entirely made of stipple done in

pen and ink Irsquove always been fascinated by large bodies of water (lakes amp oceans)

Is there any advice you would like to give fellow students wanting to take on art as part of their career

Learn everything you can You can educate yourself on technique easily but you have to be motivated Donrsquot be lazy and

stick with one medium because you are comfortable with it

Is there anything else you would like to share

I am grateful that I have been allowed to do what I truly love Teaching art is something I had aspired to since I was a

child

Twin Day

Alex Hakim and Ms Van Horne Mrs Friedman and Mr Guldenschuh

Dress Like A Book Character

Day Mrs Wilson

as Captain

Hook

Mrs Lebo as Richard Parker from the Life of Pi

Mrs Correia and Mrs Henri as Professor

McGonagall and a Hufflepuff

Literacy Week

Door Decorating Contest

Theme Childhood Favorites

The winning door (below)mdash Ms Sadler

Alice in Wonderland

Paws for Reading Read-A-Thon

Time for

Prizes

Committed

readers

Way to

support our

animal

friends

Congratulations to Gracie Mendoza who

earned over $195 in donations that will

go to Friends of Animal Control

Read-A-Thon (cont)

Our Friends of Animal Control

On Tuesday January 13th many stu-

dents gathered from 350 pm until 730

pm to support our Friends of Animal

Control All in all over $800 was raised

MrsQuimen co-sponsors the Smile Club with Ms VanHorne In Smile

Club they believe that a smile can change the world and they hope every-

one shares a smilemdashevery day They raise money to donate to charities

that help the environment The club meets the first Thursday of every

monthmdashbefore school Some of the events that Mrs Quimen would like to

share are the iFest and Cashola Nights Sometimes they also do fund

raisers during sporting events For example they had their 5th Annual

Rush for Smiles Dodgeball Tournament in November and they raised

$48000 More recently they had their Polar Plunge which raised

$793500 One of the standout clubteam members is the president Madi-

son Halinski She is very organized and she has great ideas so Smile

Club can continue to grow When Mrs Quimen was asked how IMS could

better support the Smile Club she said ldquoWe love to have students partici-

pate in our fundraisers and activitiesrdquo

Smile Club

by Alicia Griffin

POLAR PLUNGE 2015

Odyssey of the Mind

The Odyssey of the Mind is a team that works all year on a project

(this year Pandorarsquos Box) to compete in a competition in March against

the other Odyssey of the Mind teams This club is run by Ms Pfeifer

and Mr McGovern is its co-sponsor They meet every Monday and

Tuesday One of their bright stars Lauren Strasburger contributes the

most or ldquoGoes to eleven on a scale from one to ten on contributingrdquo

stated Ms Pfeifer While I was there for only a few minutes this club

worked hard while keeping the atmosphere upbeat If this club is

around next year I would strongly recommend that you send in an ap-

plication

by Lindsey B

Meet IMSrsquo basketball coach Mr Fordham

Per Coach Fordham the IMS Basketball

Team is a combination of 6th 7th and 8th

grade boys They practice from 4-530 pm

Monday thru Friday Their first game was

on Wednesday December 3rd against Sa-

lem Middle School (which they won 56-52)

Unfortunately they ended the season with a

tough loss against Landstown in the semi-

finals on January 20th Wersquore proud of our

Eagles

100 Success Club representing at 8th Annual African-American

Male Achievement Summit at Tallwood HS

The IMS Eagle Cheerleaders consist of 6th 7th and 8th grade girls who

cheer at football games basketball games and pep rallies They also

participate in many community activities such as Parades Senior Cen-

ters and Special Olympics For example they performed at the VA

Beach Town Center Christmas Parade on November 22nd the Special

Olympics Polar Plunge on February 6th and at Buffalo Wild Wings

(Landstown Commons) Spirit Night on October 30th An example of a

team event they participated in would be the Bayside High School 50th

Anniversary Homecoming Parade During Christmas the cheerleaders

took part in their 3rd annual Christmas Caroling at the Bayside Health

and Rehabilitation Center

The cheerleaders met Monday thru Thursday during football season dur-

ing basketball season they practiced every other Friday The school can

support the cheerleaders by attending the many different spirit night

events

IMS Cheerleaders

by Annastasha Riggs

Mr StanleymdashIMS Marching Band

Mr Stanley sponsors the IMS marching band

They perform in football games and parades

and they meet on Wednesdays after school

When asked if he had any stand-out students

Mr Stanley stated that ldquoIn our band there are

so many outstanding members I cannot pick

just a few Everyone has their own talent and

personality that makes this club incrediblerdquo

As for any upcoming events they will be

marching in the Pungo Parade in the near fu-

ture Mr Stanley said that the school can sup-

port the band ldquoBy cheering them on while they

play their music They spend countless hours

practicing their musicrdquo He also added that ldquoIf

you havenrsquot joined a club you should because

you can make a bunch of new friendsrdquo

by Robert Waters

The Bus

YEARBOOK CLUB The Yearbook Club takes pictures of students staff and school

events along with designing the pages of the yearbook The

Yearbook Club meets every second and last Wednesday of the

month Did you know that you can download the Replay It app to

upload photos you take at school events to be considered for the

yearbook I look forward to seeing the completed yearbook as I

think most of the students are

by Lindsey B

Have you been on a school bus lately The bus is a main source of transportation for

IMS students There are a lot of great factors people may not realize about why riding a

bus is important It saves gasoline and it reduces co2 in the environment In my opin-

ion riding the bus can be an adventure One bus scenario is just like how one might im-

agine middle schoolmdashpeople throwing paper balls overcrowding loud people rude com-

ments being heard etc Unfortunately some people choose to act out these negative

behaviors on their bus which can turn a bus ride into a negative experience Wouldnrsquot it

be nice though if bus riders could make riding the bus a positive experience for every-

one For example bus riders can help by talking at an appropriate voice level Who en-

joys hearing people scream or overly loud statements or conversations Also bus riders

can stop negative behaviors like chewing gum talking back to the bus driver standing up

while the bus is moving etc I think a lot of students do not realize too just how hard a

bus driverrsquos job really is He or she is trying to keep students safe and if they have to

deal with negative behaviors and distractions like this bus riders are putting not only their

own safety in jeopardy but othersrsquo safety in jeopardy as well We all want to get home

safe and have a pleasant experience in the process so do the right thingmdashrespect your-

self others your bus and your bus driver

by Zach Tomlin

By Amy A

Did you know teens spend the same amount of money on food as they do with shopping

Herersquos how the majority are spending their money Based on Business Insider ldquoHeres How

Teens Really Spend Money What They Like And Where They Shoprdquo by Hayley Peterson

Nike remains the overall top brand for teens with Forever 21 Action Sports Brands Ameri-

can Eagle and Polo Raplh Lauren as close runner-ups However Aeropostale Abercrombie

amp Fitch and Hollister are losing teen fans Do you agree or disagree with the choices made

Forever 21 New Arrivals

Mixed Print Knit Dress Oversized Fuzzy Knit Cardigan Faux Leather Combo Dress

$1490 $3290 $19 90

Faux Fur Utility Jacket - $2790

Think Big Graphic Tee - $1490

All graphics from

httpwwwforever21comProductCategoryaspxbr=f21ampcategory=whatsnew_all httpenwikipediaorgwikiAll_About_That_Bass

httpwwwbillboardcomarticlescolumnspop-shop6221818taylor-swift-1989-release-date-shake-it-off-video

httpwwwbillboardcomchartshot-100 httpwwwbusinessinsidercomhow-teens-are-spending-money-2014-4

httpnewsyahoocomebola-patient-thomas-eric-duncan-dies-at-dallas-hospital-201613535html

httpwwwcnncom20140411healthebola-fast-facts httpwwwwashingtonpostcomlocalcrimepolice-to-hold-briefing-in-hannah-graham-case201410189a22d396-570a-11e4-892e-602188e70e9c_storyhtml

httpsnewsyahoocomremains-belong-missing-virginia-student-081022473html

httpwwwnbcnewscomnewsus-newshannah-graham-suspect-arrested-case-missing-uva-student-n210996

FASHION 101

Teacher Interview

Mr Gray Mr Gray became a teacher because he enjoys working with kids When I asked him if he had any students that stood out he responded with ldquoEveryone stands out in their own way thatrsquos what makes everyone differentrdquo I questioned him on whether or not the students should be expecting anything exciting In turn he replied with ldquoEventually the students will be able to see Bandit the snake eatrdquo

by Robert Waters

6th grader Nicole Wynne and

her family were awarded the

Superstar Award for their

volunteer work for the Virginia

Citizen Corps Way to go

Exclusive Interview with Mrs Scarborough

By Amy A

In the month of October I got the privilege to learn about Mrs Scarborough 8th Grade

Civics teacher and who she is beyond our daily Civics teacher

Most of your students know you are from Iowa how was it like living there

Mrs Scarborough Iowa was a great place to grow-up Everyone knew your name there

was only one elementary school one middle school and one high school We never locked

our doors at night

Why did you decide to move to Virginia and work at IMS

My parents divorced when I was in middle school and I wanted to leave the small town for

a larger area I was recruited by Norfolk Public Schools to move I taught in Norfolk for one

year and [the] rest has been in Virginia Beach Public Schools

How long have you been working at IMS

6 years

Has each year been the same for you

No the students change all of the time I enjoy the new challenge of each new [year]

Any favorite hobbies

Paddle boarding spinning and teaching barre classes

Is there any advice you would like to give fellow 8th graders wanting to succeed in your

class

Get involved with community organizations watch the news and participate in class

Is there anything else you would like to share

I have a twenty-two year old daughter that just graduated from William and Mary this past

spring She now lives and works in Washington DC with the US Federal Court System

Exclusive Interview with Mrs Pettit

By Amy Amoah

Most art students here at IMS know Mrs Pettit as our awesome art teacher who educates us to become better art-

ists with new techniques each year Get to know her as more than just an art teacher by enjoying our interview below

Can you briefly tell us where you were originally from and how it is like living there compared to Virginia Beach

(If you were not originally from Virginia Beach)

Mrs Pettit I was born in Indianapolis Indiana I moved around a lot as a child One year I attended 3 different high

schools Irsquove lived here the longest that Irsquove lived anywhere

How long have you been teaching here at IMS

This is my 22nd year Irsquove been teaching at VBCPS for 26 years

Has each year always been the same for you

No Every year the students are so different from the year before It has to do I believe with how fast students mature in

so short a time in middle school

When did you know art was something you would undertake because you realized you were so good

When I was 2 or 3 Irsquod draw in my story books and on any other surface available

Besides being an art teacher are you an original artist as well

Yes I work mostly in mixed media as well as ink and colored pencil

Can you briefly tell us some of the names or types of pieces yoursquove done and what inspired you to make them

One piece of work was ldquoA Mermaidrsquos Talerdquo-- it took me a long time to complete It was entirely made of stipple done in

pen and ink Irsquove always been fascinated by large bodies of water (lakes amp oceans)

Is there any advice you would like to give fellow students wanting to take on art as part of their career

Learn everything you can You can educate yourself on technique easily but you have to be motivated Donrsquot be lazy and

stick with one medium because you are comfortable with it

Is there anything else you would like to share

I am grateful that I have been allowed to do what I truly love Teaching art is something I had aspired to since I was a

child

Twin Day

Alex Hakim and Ms Van Horne Mrs Friedman and Mr Guldenschuh

Dress Like A Book Character

Day Mrs Wilson

as Captain

Hook

Mrs Lebo as Richard Parker from the Life of Pi

Mrs Correia and Mrs Henri as Professor

McGonagall and a Hufflepuff

Literacy Week

Door Decorating Contest

Theme Childhood Favorites

The winning door (below)mdash Ms Sadler

Alice in Wonderland

Paws for Reading Read-A-Thon

Time for

Prizes

Committed

readers

Way to

support our

animal

friends

Congratulations to Gracie Mendoza who

earned over $195 in donations that will

go to Friends of Animal Control

Read-A-Thon (cont)

Our Friends of Animal Control

On Tuesday January 13th many stu-

dents gathered from 350 pm until 730

pm to support our Friends of Animal

Control All in all over $800 was raised

MrsQuimen co-sponsors the Smile Club with Ms VanHorne In Smile

Club they believe that a smile can change the world and they hope every-

one shares a smilemdashevery day They raise money to donate to charities

that help the environment The club meets the first Thursday of every

monthmdashbefore school Some of the events that Mrs Quimen would like to

share are the iFest and Cashola Nights Sometimes they also do fund

raisers during sporting events For example they had their 5th Annual

Rush for Smiles Dodgeball Tournament in November and they raised

$48000 More recently they had their Polar Plunge which raised

$793500 One of the standout clubteam members is the president Madi-

son Halinski She is very organized and she has great ideas so Smile

Club can continue to grow When Mrs Quimen was asked how IMS could

better support the Smile Club she said ldquoWe love to have students partici-

pate in our fundraisers and activitiesrdquo

Smile Club

by Alicia Griffin

POLAR PLUNGE 2015

Odyssey of the Mind

The Odyssey of the Mind is a team that works all year on a project

(this year Pandorarsquos Box) to compete in a competition in March against

the other Odyssey of the Mind teams This club is run by Ms Pfeifer

and Mr McGovern is its co-sponsor They meet every Monday and

Tuesday One of their bright stars Lauren Strasburger contributes the

most or ldquoGoes to eleven on a scale from one to ten on contributingrdquo

stated Ms Pfeifer While I was there for only a few minutes this club

worked hard while keeping the atmosphere upbeat If this club is

around next year I would strongly recommend that you send in an ap-

plication

by Lindsey B

Meet IMSrsquo basketball coach Mr Fordham

Per Coach Fordham the IMS Basketball

Team is a combination of 6th 7th and 8th

grade boys They practice from 4-530 pm

Monday thru Friday Their first game was

on Wednesday December 3rd against Sa-

lem Middle School (which they won 56-52)

Unfortunately they ended the season with a

tough loss against Landstown in the semi-

finals on January 20th Wersquore proud of our

Eagles

100 Success Club representing at 8th Annual African-American

Male Achievement Summit at Tallwood HS

The IMS Eagle Cheerleaders consist of 6th 7th and 8th grade girls who

cheer at football games basketball games and pep rallies They also

participate in many community activities such as Parades Senior Cen-

ters and Special Olympics For example they performed at the VA

Beach Town Center Christmas Parade on November 22nd the Special

Olympics Polar Plunge on February 6th and at Buffalo Wild Wings

(Landstown Commons) Spirit Night on October 30th An example of a

team event they participated in would be the Bayside High School 50th

Anniversary Homecoming Parade During Christmas the cheerleaders

took part in their 3rd annual Christmas Caroling at the Bayside Health

and Rehabilitation Center

The cheerleaders met Monday thru Thursday during football season dur-

ing basketball season they practiced every other Friday The school can

support the cheerleaders by attending the many different spirit night

events

IMS Cheerleaders

by Annastasha Riggs

Mr StanleymdashIMS Marching Band

Mr Stanley sponsors the IMS marching band

They perform in football games and parades

and they meet on Wednesdays after school

When asked if he had any stand-out students

Mr Stanley stated that ldquoIn our band there are

so many outstanding members I cannot pick

just a few Everyone has their own talent and

personality that makes this club incrediblerdquo

As for any upcoming events they will be

marching in the Pungo Parade in the near fu-

ture Mr Stanley said that the school can sup-

port the band ldquoBy cheering them on while they

play their music They spend countless hours

practicing their musicrdquo He also added that ldquoIf

you havenrsquot joined a club you should because

you can make a bunch of new friendsrdquo

by Robert Waters

The Bus

YEARBOOK CLUB The Yearbook Club takes pictures of students staff and school

events along with designing the pages of the yearbook The

Yearbook Club meets every second and last Wednesday of the

month Did you know that you can download the Replay It app to

upload photos you take at school events to be considered for the

yearbook I look forward to seeing the completed yearbook as I

think most of the students are

by Lindsey B

Have you been on a school bus lately The bus is a main source of transportation for

IMS students There are a lot of great factors people may not realize about why riding a

bus is important It saves gasoline and it reduces co2 in the environment In my opin-

ion riding the bus can be an adventure One bus scenario is just like how one might im-

agine middle schoolmdashpeople throwing paper balls overcrowding loud people rude com-

ments being heard etc Unfortunately some people choose to act out these negative

behaviors on their bus which can turn a bus ride into a negative experience Wouldnrsquot it

be nice though if bus riders could make riding the bus a positive experience for every-

one For example bus riders can help by talking at an appropriate voice level Who en-

joys hearing people scream or overly loud statements or conversations Also bus riders

can stop negative behaviors like chewing gum talking back to the bus driver standing up

while the bus is moving etc I think a lot of students do not realize too just how hard a

bus driverrsquos job really is He or she is trying to keep students safe and if they have to

deal with negative behaviors and distractions like this bus riders are putting not only their

own safety in jeopardy but othersrsquo safety in jeopardy as well We all want to get home

safe and have a pleasant experience in the process so do the right thingmdashrespect your-

self others your bus and your bus driver

by Zach Tomlin

By Amy A

Did you know teens spend the same amount of money on food as they do with shopping

Herersquos how the majority are spending their money Based on Business Insider ldquoHeres How

Teens Really Spend Money What They Like And Where They Shoprdquo by Hayley Peterson

Nike remains the overall top brand for teens with Forever 21 Action Sports Brands Ameri-

can Eagle and Polo Raplh Lauren as close runner-ups However Aeropostale Abercrombie

amp Fitch and Hollister are losing teen fans Do you agree or disagree with the choices made

Forever 21 New Arrivals

Mixed Print Knit Dress Oversized Fuzzy Knit Cardigan Faux Leather Combo Dress

$1490 $3290 $19 90

Faux Fur Utility Jacket - $2790

Think Big Graphic Tee - $1490

All graphics from

httpwwwforever21comProductCategoryaspxbr=f21ampcategory=whatsnew_all httpenwikipediaorgwikiAll_About_That_Bass

httpwwwbillboardcomarticlescolumnspop-shop6221818taylor-swift-1989-release-date-shake-it-off-video

httpwwwbillboardcomchartshot-100 httpwwwbusinessinsidercomhow-teens-are-spending-money-2014-4

httpnewsyahoocomebola-patient-thomas-eric-duncan-dies-at-dallas-hospital-201613535html

httpwwwcnncom20140411healthebola-fast-facts httpwwwwashingtonpostcomlocalcrimepolice-to-hold-briefing-in-hannah-graham-case201410189a22d396-570a-11e4-892e-602188e70e9c_storyhtml

httpsnewsyahoocomremains-belong-missing-virginia-student-081022473html

httpwwwnbcnewscomnewsus-newshannah-graham-suspect-arrested-case-missing-uva-student-n210996

FASHION 101

Exclusive Interview with Mrs Scarborough

By Amy A

In the month of October I got the privilege to learn about Mrs Scarborough 8th Grade

Civics teacher and who she is beyond our daily Civics teacher

Most of your students know you are from Iowa how was it like living there

Mrs Scarborough Iowa was a great place to grow-up Everyone knew your name there

was only one elementary school one middle school and one high school We never locked

our doors at night

Why did you decide to move to Virginia and work at IMS

My parents divorced when I was in middle school and I wanted to leave the small town for

a larger area I was recruited by Norfolk Public Schools to move I taught in Norfolk for one

year and [the] rest has been in Virginia Beach Public Schools

How long have you been working at IMS

6 years

Has each year been the same for you

No the students change all of the time I enjoy the new challenge of each new [year]

Any favorite hobbies

Paddle boarding spinning and teaching barre classes

Is there any advice you would like to give fellow 8th graders wanting to succeed in your

class

Get involved with community organizations watch the news and participate in class

Is there anything else you would like to share

I have a twenty-two year old daughter that just graduated from William and Mary this past

spring She now lives and works in Washington DC with the US Federal Court System

Exclusive Interview with Mrs Pettit

By Amy Amoah

Most art students here at IMS know Mrs Pettit as our awesome art teacher who educates us to become better art-

ists with new techniques each year Get to know her as more than just an art teacher by enjoying our interview below

Can you briefly tell us where you were originally from and how it is like living there compared to Virginia Beach

(If you were not originally from Virginia Beach)

Mrs Pettit I was born in Indianapolis Indiana I moved around a lot as a child One year I attended 3 different high

schools Irsquove lived here the longest that Irsquove lived anywhere

How long have you been teaching here at IMS

This is my 22nd year Irsquove been teaching at VBCPS for 26 years

Has each year always been the same for you

No Every year the students are so different from the year before It has to do I believe with how fast students mature in

so short a time in middle school

When did you know art was something you would undertake because you realized you were so good

When I was 2 or 3 Irsquod draw in my story books and on any other surface available

Besides being an art teacher are you an original artist as well

Yes I work mostly in mixed media as well as ink and colored pencil

Can you briefly tell us some of the names or types of pieces yoursquove done and what inspired you to make them

One piece of work was ldquoA Mermaidrsquos Talerdquo-- it took me a long time to complete It was entirely made of stipple done in

pen and ink Irsquove always been fascinated by large bodies of water (lakes amp oceans)

Is there any advice you would like to give fellow students wanting to take on art as part of their career

Learn everything you can You can educate yourself on technique easily but you have to be motivated Donrsquot be lazy and

stick with one medium because you are comfortable with it

Is there anything else you would like to share

I am grateful that I have been allowed to do what I truly love Teaching art is something I had aspired to since I was a

child

Twin Day

Alex Hakim and Ms Van Horne Mrs Friedman and Mr Guldenschuh

Dress Like A Book Character

Day Mrs Wilson

as Captain

Hook

Mrs Lebo as Richard Parker from the Life of Pi

Mrs Correia and Mrs Henri as Professor

McGonagall and a Hufflepuff

Literacy Week

Door Decorating Contest

Theme Childhood Favorites

The winning door (below)mdash Ms Sadler

Alice in Wonderland

Paws for Reading Read-A-Thon

Time for

Prizes

Committed

readers

Way to

support our

animal

friends

Congratulations to Gracie Mendoza who

earned over $195 in donations that will

go to Friends of Animal Control

Read-A-Thon (cont)

Our Friends of Animal Control

On Tuesday January 13th many stu-

dents gathered from 350 pm until 730

pm to support our Friends of Animal

Control All in all over $800 was raised

MrsQuimen co-sponsors the Smile Club with Ms VanHorne In Smile

Club they believe that a smile can change the world and they hope every-

one shares a smilemdashevery day They raise money to donate to charities

that help the environment The club meets the first Thursday of every

monthmdashbefore school Some of the events that Mrs Quimen would like to

share are the iFest and Cashola Nights Sometimes they also do fund

raisers during sporting events For example they had their 5th Annual

Rush for Smiles Dodgeball Tournament in November and they raised

$48000 More recently they had their Polar Plunge which raised

$793500 One of the standout clubteam members is the president Madi-

son Halinski She is very organized and she has great ideas so Smile

Club can continue to grow When Mrs Quimen was asked how IMS could

better support the Smile Club she said ldquoWe love to have students partici-

pate in our fundraisers and activitiesrdquo

Smile Club

by Alicia Griffin

POLAR PLUNGE 2015

Odyssey of the Mind

The Odyssey of the Mind is a team that works all year on a project

(this year Pandorarsquos Box) to compete in a competition in March against

the other Odyssey of the Mind teams This club is run by Ms Pfeifer

and Mr McGovern is its co-sponsor They meet every Monday and

Tuesday One of their bright stars Lauren Strasburger contributes the

most or ldquoGoes to eleven on a scale from one to ten on contributingrdquo

stated Ms Pfeifer While I was there for only a few minutes this club

worked hard while keeping the atmosphere upbeat If this club is

around next year I would strongly recommend that you send in an ap-

plication

by Lindsey B

Meet IMSrsquo basketball coach Mr Fordham

Per Coach Fordham the IMS Basketball

Team is a combination of 6th 7th and 8th

grade boys They practice from 4-530 pm

Monday thru Friday Their first game was

on Wednesday December 3rd against Sa-

lem Middle School (which they won 56-52)

Unfortunately they ended the season with a

tough loss against Landstown in the semi-

finals on January 20th Wersquore proud of our

Eagles

100 Success Club representing at 8th Annual African-American

Male Achievement Summit at Tallwood HS

The IMS Eagle Cheerleaders consist of 6th 7th and 8th grade girls who

cheer at football games basketball games and pep rallies They also

participate in many community activities such as Parades Senior Cen-

ters and Special Olympics For example they performed at the VA

Beach Town Center Christmas Parade on November 22nd the Special

Olympics Polar Plunge on February 6th and at Buffalo Wild Wings

(Landstown Commons) Spirit Night on October 30th An example of a

team event they participated in would be the Bayside High School 50th

Anniversary Homecoming Parade During Christmas the cheerleaders

took part in their 3rd annual Christmas Caroling at the Bayside Health

and Rehabilitation Center

The cheerleaders met Monday thru Thursday during football season dur-

ing basketball season they practiced every other Friday The school can

support the cheerleaders by attending the many different spirit night

events

IMS Cheerleaders

by Annastasha Riggs

Mr StanleymdashIMS Marching Band

Mr Stanley sponsors the IMS marching band

They perform in football games and parades

and they meet on Wednesdays after school

When asked if he had any stand-out students

Mr Stanley stated that ldquoIn our band there are

so many outstanding members I cannot pick

just a few Everyone has their own talent and

personality that makes this club incrediblerdquo

As for any upcoming events they will be

marching in the Pungo Parade in the near fu-

ture Mr Stanley said that the school can sup-

port the band ldquoBy cheering them on while they

play their music They spend countless hours

practicing their musicrdquo He also added that ldquoIf

you havenrsquot joined a club you should because

you can make a bunch of new friendsrdquo

by Robert Waters

The Bus

YEARBOOK CLUB The Yearbook Club takes pictures of students staff and school

events along with designing the pages of the yearbook The

Yearbook Club meets every second and last Wednesday of the

month Did you know that you can download the Replay It app to

upload photos you take at school events to be considered for the

yearbook I look forward to seeing the completed yearbook as I

think most of the students are

by Lindsey B

Have you been on a school bus lately The bus is a main source of transportation for

IMS students There are a lot of great factors people may not realize about why riding a

bus is important It saves gasoline and it reduces co2 in the environment In my opin-

ion riding the bus can be an adventure One bus scenario is just like how one might im-

agine middle schoolmdashpeople throwing paper balls overcrowding loud people rude com-

ments being heard etc Unfortunately some people choose to act out these negative

behaviors on their bus which can turn a bus ride into a negative experience Wouldnrsquot it

be nice though if bus riders could make riding the bus a positive experience for every-

one For example bus riders can help by talking at an appropriate voice level Who en-

joys hearing people scream or overly loud statements or conversations Also bus riders

can stop negative behaviors like chewing gum talking back to the bus driver standing up

while the bus is moving etc I think a lot of students do not realize too just how hard a

bus driverrsquos job really is He or she is trying to keep students safe and if they have to

deal with negative behaviors and distractions like this bus riders are putting not only their

own safety in jeopardy but othersrsquo safety in jeopardy as well We all want to get home

safe and have a pleasant experience in the process so do the right thingmdashrespect your-

self others your bus and your bus driver

by Zach Tomlin

By Amy A

Did you know teens spend the same amount of money on food as they do with shopping

Herersquos how the majority are spending their money Based on Business Insider ldquoHeres How

Teens Really Spend Money What They Like And Where They Shoprdquo by Hayley Peterson

Nike remains the overall top brand for teens with Forever 21 Action Sports Brands Ameri-

can Eagle and Polo Raplh Lauren as close runner-ups However Aeropostale Abercrombie

amp Fitch and Hollister are losing teen fans Do you agree or disagree with the choices made

Forever 21 New Arrivals

Mixed Print Knit Dress Oversized Fuzzy Knit Cardigan Faux Leather Combo Dress

$1490 $3290 $19 90

Faux Fur Utility Jacket - $2790

Think Big Graphic Tee - $1490

All graphics from

httpwwwforever21comProductCategoryaspxbr=f21ampcategory=whatsnew_all httpenwikipediaorgwikiAll_About_That_Bass

httpwwwbillboardcomarticlescolumnspop-shop6221818taylor-swift-1989-release-date-shake-it-off-video

httpwwwbillboardcomchartshot-100 httpwwwbusinessinsidercomhow-teens-are-spending-money-2014-4

httpnewsyahoocomebola-patient-thomas-eric-duncan-dies-at-dallas-hospital-201613535html

httpwwwcnncom20140411healthebola-fast-facts httpwwwwashingtonpostcomlocalcrimepolice-to-hold-briefing-in-hannah-graham-case201410189a22d396-570a-11e4-892e-602188e70e9c_storyhtml

httpsnewsyahoocomremains-belong-missing-virginia-student-081022473html

httpwwwnbcnewscomnewsus-newshannah-graham-suspect-arrested-case-missing-uva-student-n210996

FASHION 101

Exclusive Interview with Mrs Pettit

By Amy Amoah

Most art students here at IMS know Mrs Pettit as our awesome art teacher who educates us to become better art-

ists with new techniques each year Get to know her as more than just an art teacher by enjoying our interview below

Can you briefly tell us where you were originally from and how it is like living there compared to Virginia Beach

(If you were not originally from Virginia Beach)

Mrs Pettit I was born in Indianapolis Indiana I moved around a lot as a child One year I attended 3 different high

schools Irsquove lived here the longest that Irsquove lived anywhere

How long have you been teaching here at IMS

This is my 22nd year Irsquove been teaching at VBCPS for 26 years

Has each year always been the same for you

No Every year the students are so different from the year before It has to do I believe with how fast students mature in

so short a time in middle school

When did you know art was something you would undertake because you realized you were so good

When I was 2 or 3 Irsquod draw in my story books and on any other surface available

Besides being an art teacher are you an original artist as well

Yes I work mostly in mixed media as well as ink and colored pencil

Can you briefly tell us some of the names or types of pieces yoursquove done and what inspired you to make them

One piece of work was ldquoA Mermaidrsquos Talerdquo-- it took me a long time to complete It was entirely made of stipple done in

pen and ink Irsquove always been fascinated by large bodies of water (lakes amp oceans)

Is there any advice you would like to give fellow students wanting to take on art as part of their career

Learn everything you can You can educate yourself on technique easily but you have to be motivated Donrsquot be lazy and

stick with one medium because you are comfortable with it

Is there anything else you would like to share

I am grateful that I have been allowed to do what I truly love Teaching art is something I had aspired to since I was a

child

Twin Day

Alex Hakim and Ms Van Horne Mrs Friedman and Mr Guldenschuh

Dress Like A Book Character

Day Mrs Wilson

as Captain

Hook

Mrs Lebo as Richard Parker from the Life of Pi

Mrs Correia and Mrs Henri as Professor

McGonagall and a Hufflepuff

Literacy Week

Door Decorating Contest

Theme Childhood Favorites

The winning door (below)mdash Ms Sadler

Alice in Wonderland

Paws for Reading Read-A-Thon

Time for

Prizes

Committed

readers

Way to

support our

animal

friends

Congratulations to Gracie Mendoza who

earned over $195 in donations that will

go to Friends of Animal Control

Read-A-Thon (cont)

Our Friends of Animal Control

On Tuesday January 13th many stu-

dents gathered from 350 pm until 730

pm to support our Friends of Animal

Control All in all over $800 was raised

MrsQuimen co-sponsors the Smile Club with Ms VanHorne In Smile

Club they believe that a smile can change the world and they hope every-

one shares a smilemdashevery day They raise money to donate to charities

that help the environment The club meets the first Thursday of every

monthmdashbefore school Some of the events that Mrs Quimen would like to

share are the iFest and Cashola Nights Sometimes they also do fund

raisers during sporting events For example they had their 5th Annual

Rush for Smiles Dodgeball Tournament in November and they raised

$48000 More recently they had their Polar Plunge which raised

$793500 One of the standout clubteam members is the president Madi-

son Halinski She is very organized and she has great ideas so Smile

Club can continue to grow When Mrs Quimen was asked how IMS could

better support the Smile Club she said ldquoWe love to have students partici-

pate in our fundraisers and activitiesrdquo

Smile Club

by Alicia Griffin

POLAR PLUNGE 2015

Odyssey of the Mind

The Odyssey of the Mind is a team that works all year on a project

(this year Pandorarsquos Box) to compete in a competition in March against

the other Odyssey of the Mind teams This club is run by Ms Pfeifer

and Mr McGovern is its co-sponsor They meet every Monday and

Tuesday One of their bright stars Lauren Strasburger contributes the

most or ldquoGoes to eleven on a scale from one to ten on contributingrdquo

stated Ms Pfeifer While I was there for only a few minutes this club

worked hard while keeping the atmosphere upbeat If this club is

around next year I would strongly recommend that you send in an ap-

plication

by Lindsey B

Meet IMSrsquo basketball coach Mr Fordham

Per Coach Fordham the IMS Basketball

Team is a combination of 6th 7th and 8th

grade boys They practice from 4-530 pm

Monday thru Friday Their first game was

on Wednesday December 3rd against Sa-

lem Middle School (which they won 56-52)

Unfortunately they ended the season with a

tough loss against Landstown in the semi-

finals on January 20th Wersquore proud of our

Eagles

100 Success Club representing at 8th Annual African-American

Male Achievement Summit at Tallwood HS

The IMS Eagle Cheerleaders consist of 6th 7th and 8th grade girls who

cheer at football games basketball games and pep rallies They also

participate in many community activities such as Parades Senior Cen-

ters and Special Olympics For example they performed at the VA

Beach Town Center Christmas Parade on November 22nd the Special

Olympics Polar Plunge on February 6th and at Buffalo Wild Wings

(Landstown Commons) Spirit Night on October 30th An example of a

team event they participated in would be the Bayside High School 50th

Anniversary Homecoming Parade During Christmas the cheerleaders

took part in their 3rd annual Christmas Caroling at the Bayside Health

and Rehabilitation Center

The cheerleaders met Monday thru Thursday during football season dur-

ing basketball season they practiced every other Friday The school can

support the cheerleaders by attending the many different spirit night

events

IMS Cheerleaders

by Annastasha Riggs

Mr StanleymdashIMS Marching Band

Mr Stanley sponsors the IMS marching band

They perform in football games and parades

and they meet on Wednesdays after school

When asked if he had any stand-out students

Mr Stanley stated that ldquoIn our band there are

so many outstanding members I cannot pick

just a few Everyone has their own talent and

personality that makes this club incrediblerdquo

As for any upcoming events they will be

marching in the Pungo Parade in the near fu-

ture Mr Stanley said that the school can sup-

port the band ldquoBy cheering them on while they

play their music They spend countless hours

practicing their musicrdquo He also added that ldquoIf

you havenrsquot joined a club you should because

you can make a bunch of new friendsrdquo

by Robert Waters

The Bus

YEARBOOK CLUB The Yearbook Club takes pictures of students staff and school

events along with designing the pages of the yearbook The

Yearbook Club meets every second and last Wednesday of the

month Did you know that you can download the Replay It app to

upload photos you take at school events to be considered for the

yearbook I look forward to seeing the completed yearbook as I

think most of the students are

by Lindsey B

Have you been on a school bus lately The bus is a main source of transportation for

IMS students There are a lot of great factors people may not realize about why riding a

bus is important It saves gasoline and it reduces co2 in the environment In my opin-

ion riding the bus can be an adventure One bus scenario is just like how one might im-

agine middle schoolmdashpeople throwing paper balls overcrowding loud people rude com-

ments being heard etc Unfortunately some people choose to act out these negative

behaviors on their bus which can turn a bus ride into a negative experience Wouldnrsquot it

be nice though if bus riders could make riding the bus a positive experience for every-

one For example bus riders can help by talking at an appropriate voice level Who en-

joys hearing people scream or overly loud statements or conversations Also bus riders

can stop negative behaviors like chewing gum talking back to the bus driver standing up

while the bus is moving etc I think a lot of students do not realize too just how hard a

bus driverrsquos job really is He or she is trying to keep students safe and if they have to

deal with negative behaviors and distractions like this bus riders are putting not only their

own safety in jeopardy but othersrsquo safety in jeopardy as well We all want to get home

safe and have a pleasant experience in the process so do the right thingmdashrespect your-

self others your bus and your bus driver

by Zach Tomlin

By Amy A

Did you know teens spend the same amount of money on food as they do with shopping

Herersquos how the majority are spending their money Based on Business Insider ldquoHeres How

Teens Really Spend Money What They Like And Where They Shoprdquo by Hayley Peterson

Nike remains the overall top brand for teens with Forever 21 Action Sports Brands Ameri-

can Eagle and Polo Raplh Lauren as close runner-ups However Aeropostale Abercrombie

amp Fitch and Hollister are losing teen fans Do you agree or disagree with the choices made

Forever 21 New Arrivals

Mixed Print Knit Dress Oversized Fuzzy Knit Cardigan Faux Leather Combo Dress

$1490 $3290 $19 90

Faux Fur Utility Jacket - $2790

Think Big Graphic Tee - $1490

All graphics from

httpwwwforever21comProductCategoryaspxbr=f21ampcategory=whatsnew_all httpenwikipediaorgwikiAll_About_That_Bass

httpwwwbillboardcomarticlescolumnspop-shop6221818taylor-swift-1989-release-date-shake-it-off-video

httpwwwbillboardcomchartshot-100 httpwwwbusinessinsidercomhow-teens-are-spending-money-2014-4

httpnewsyahoocomebola-patient-thomas-eric-duncan-dies-at-dallas-hospital-201613535html

httpwwwcnncom20140411healthebola-fast-facts httpwwwwashingtonpostcomlocalcrimepolice-to-hold-briefing-in-hannah-graham-case201410189a22d396-570a-11e4-892e-602188e70e9c_storyhtml

httpsnewsyahoocomremains-belong-missing-virginia-student-081022473html

httpwwwnbcnewscomnewsus-newshannah-graham-suspect-arrested-case-missing-uva-student-n210996

FASHION 101

Twin Day

Alex Hakim and Ms Van Horne Mrs Friedman and Mr Guldenschuh

Dress Like A Book Character

Day Mrs Wilson

as Captain

Hook

Mrs Lebo as Richard Parker from the Life of Pi

Mrs Correia and Mrs Henri as Professor

McGonagall and a Hufflepuff

Literacy Week

Door Decorating Contest

Theme Childhood Favorites

The winning door (below)mdash Ms Sadler

Alice in Wonderland

Paws for Reading Read-A-Thon

Time for

Prizes

Committed

readers

Way to

support our

animal

friends

Congratulations to Gracie Mendoza who

earned over $195 in donations that will

go to Friends of Animal Control

Read-A-Thon (cont)

Our Friends of Animal Control

On Tuesday January 13th many stu-

dents gathered from 350 pm until 730

pm to support our Friends of Animal

Control All in all over $800 was raised

MrsQuimen co-sponsors the Smile Club with Ms VanHorne In Smile

Club they believe that a smile can change the world and they hope every-

one shares a smilemdashevery day They raise money to donate to charities

that help the environment The club meets the first Thursday of every

monthmdashbefore school Some of the events that Mrs Quimen would like to

share are the iFest and Cashola Nights Sometimes they also do fund

raisers during sporting events For example they had their 5th Annual

Rush for Smiles Dodgeball Tournament in November and they raised

$48000 More recently they had their Polar Plunge which raised

$793500 One of the standout clubteam members is the president Madi-

son Halinski She is very organized and she has great ideas so Smile

Club can continue to grow When Mrs Quimen was asked how IMS could

better support the Smile Club she said ldquoWe love to have students partici-

pate in our fundraisers and activitiesrdquo

Smile Club

by Alicia Griffin

POLAR PLUNGE 2015

Odyssey of the Mind

The Odyssey of the Mind is a team that works all year on a project

(this year Pandorarsquos Box) to compete in a competition in March against

the other Odyssey of the Mind teams This club is run by Ms Pfeifer

and Mr McGovern is its co-sponsor They meet every Monday and

Tuesday One of their bright stars Lauren Strasburger contributes the

most or ldquoGoes to eleven on a scale from one to ten on contributingrdquo

stated Ms Pfeifer While I was there for only a few minutes this club

worked hard while keeping the atmosphere upbeat If this club is

around next year I would strongly recommend that you send in an ap-

plication

by Lindsey B

Meet IMSrsquo basketball coach Mr Fordham

Per Coach Fordham the IMS Basketball

Team is a combination of 6th 7th and 8th

grade boys They practice from 4-530 pm

Monday thru Friday Their first game was

on Wednesday December 3rd against Sa-

lem Middle School (which they won 56-52)

Unfortunately they ended the season with a

tough loss against Landstown in the semi-

finals on January 20th Wersquore proud of our

Eagles

100 Success Club representing at 8th Annual African-American

Male Achievement Summit at Tallwood HS

The IMS Eagle Cheerleaders consist of 6th 7th and 8th grade girls who

cheer at football games basketball games and pep rallies They also

participate in many community activities such as Parades Senior Cen-

ters and Special Olympics For example they performed at the VA

Beach Town Center Christmas Parade on November 22nd the Special

Olympics Polar Plunge on February 6th and at Buffalo Wild Wings

(Landstown Commons) Spirit Night on October 30th An example of a

team event they participated in would be the Bayside High School 50th

Anniversary Homecoming Parade During Christmas the cheerleaders

took part in their 3rd annual Christmas Caroling at the Bayside Health

and Rehabilitation Center

The cheerleaders met Monday thru Thursday during football season dur-

ing basketball season they practiced every other Friday The school can

support the cheerleaders by attending the many different spirit night

events

IMS Cheerleaders

by Annastasha Riggs

Mr StanleymdashIMS Marching Band

Mr Stanley sponsors the IMS marching band

They perform in football games and parades

and they meet on Wednesdays after school

When asked if he had any stand-out students

Mr Stanley stated that ldquoIn our band there are

so many outstanding members I cannot pick

just a few Everyone has their own talent and

personality that makes this club incrediblerdquo

As for any upcoming events they will be

marching in the Pungo Parade in the near fu-

ture Mr Stanley said that the school can sup-

port the band ldquoBy cheering them on while they

play their music They spend countless hours

practicing their musicrdquo He also added that ldquoIf

you havenrsquot joined a club you should because

you can make a bunch of new friendsrdquo

by Robert Waters

The Bus

YEARBOOK CLUB The Yearbook Club takes pictures of students staff and school

events along with designing the pages of the yearbook The

Yearbook Club meets every second and last Wednesday of the

month Did you know that you can download the Replay It app to

upload photos you take at school events to be considered for the

yearbook I look forward to seeing the completed yearbook as I

think most of the students are

by Lindsey B

Have you been on a school bus lately The bus is a main source of transportation for

IMS students There are a lot of great factors people may not realize about why riding a

bus is important It saves gasoline and it reduces co2 in the environment In my opin-

ion riding the bus can be an adventure One bus scenario is just like how one might im-

agine middle schoolmdashpeople throwing paper balls overcrowding loud people rude com-

ments being heard etc Unfortunately some people choose to act out these negative

behaviors on their bus which can turn a bus ride into a negative experience Wouldnrsquot it

be nice though if bus riders could make riding the bus a positive experience for every-

one For example bus riders can help by talking at an appropriate voice level Who en-

joys hearing people scream or overly loud statements or conversations Also bus riders

can stop negative behaviors like chewing gum talking back to the bus driver standing up

while the bus is moving etc I think a lot of students do not realize too just how hard a

bus driverrsquos job really is He or she is trying to keep students safe and if they have to

deal with negative behaviors and distractions like this bus riders are putting not only their

own safety in jeopardy but othersrsquo safety in jeopardy as well We all want to get home

safe and have a pleasant experience in the process so do the right thingmdashrespect your-

self others your bus and your bus driver

by Zach Tomlin

By Amy A

Did you know teens spend the same amount of money on food as they do with shopping

Herersquos how the majority are spending their money Based on Business Insider ldquoHeres How

Teens Really Spend Money What They Like And Where They Shoprdquo by Hayley Peterson

Nike remains the overall top brand for teens with Forever 21 Action Sports Brands Ameri-

can Eagle and Polo Raplh Lauren as close runner-ups However Aeropostale Abercrombie

amp Fitch and Hollister are losing teen fans Do you agree or disagree with the choices made

Forever 21 New Arrivals

Mixed Print Knit Dress Oversized Fuzzy Knit Cardigan Faux Leather Combo Dress

$1490 $3290 $19 90

Faux Fur Utility Jacket - $2790

Think Big Graphic Tee - $1490

All graphics from

httpwwwforever21comProductCategoryaspxbr=f21ampcategory=whatsnew_all httpenwikipediaorgwikiAll_About_That_Bass

httpwwwbillboardcomarticlescolumnspop-shop6221818taylor-swift-1989-release-date-shake-it-off-video

httpwwwbillboardcomchartshot-100 httpwwwbusinessinsidercomhow-teens-are-spending-money-2014-4

httpnewsyahoocomebola-patient-thomas-eric-duncan-dies-at-dallas-hospital-201613535html

httpwwwcnncom20140411healthebola-fast-facts httpwwwwashingtonpostcomlocalcrimepolice-to-hold-briefing-in-hannah-graham-case201410189a22d396-570a-11e4-892e-602188e70e9c_storyhtml

httpsnewsyahoocomremains-belong-missing-virginia-student-081022473html

httpwwwnbcnewscomnewsus-newshannah-graham-suspect-arrested-case-missing-uva-student-n210996

FASHION 101

Dress Like A Book Character

Day Mrs Wilson

as Captain

Hook

Mrs Lebo as Richard Parker from the Life of Pi

Mrs Correia and Mrs Henri as Professor

McGonagall and a Hufflepuff

Literacy Week

Door Decorating Contest

Theme Childhood Favorites

The winning door (below)mdash Ms Sadler

Alice in Wonderland

Paws for Reading Read-A-Thon

Time for

Prizes

Committed

readers

Way to

support our

animal

friends

Congratulations to Gracie Mendoza who

earned over $195 in donations that will

go to Friends of Animal Control

Read-A-Thon (cont)

Our Friends of Animal Control

On Tuesday January 13th many stu-

dents gathered from 350 pm until 730

pm to support our Friends of Animal

Control All in all over $800 was raised

MrsQuimen co-sponsors the Smile Club with Ms VanHorne In Smile

Club they believe that a smile can change the world and they hope every-

one shares a smilemdashevery day They raise money to donate to charities

that help the environment The club meets the first Thursday of every

monthmdashbefore school Some of the events that Mrs Quimen would like to

share are the iFest and Cashola Nights Sometimes they also do fund

raisers during sporting events For example they had their 5th Annual

Rush for Smiles Dodgeball Tournament in November and they raised

$48000 More recently they had their Polar Plunge which raised

$793500 One of the standout clubteam members is the president Madi-

son Halinski She is very organized and she has great ideas so Smile

Club can continue to grow When Mrs Quimen was asked how IMS could

better support the Smile Club she said ldquoWe love to have students partici-

pate in our fundraisers and activitiesrdquo

Smile Club

by Alicia Griffin

POLAR PLUNGE 2015

Odyssey of the Mind

The Odyssey of the Mind is a team that works all year on a project

(this year Pandorarsquos Box) to compete in a competition in March against

the other Odyssey of the Mind teams This club is run by Ms Pfeifer

and Mr McGovern is its co-sponsor They meet every Monday and

Tuesday One of their bright stars Lauren Strasburger contributes the

most or ldquoGoes to eleven on a scale from one to ten on contributingrdquo

stated Ms Pfeifer While I was there for only a few minutes this club

worked hard while keeping the atmosphere upbeat If this club is

around next year I would strongly recommend that you send in an ap-

plication

by Lindsey B

Meet IMSrsquo basketball coach Mr Fordham

Per Coach Fordham the IMS Basketball

Team is a combination of 6th 7th and 8th

grade boys They practice from 4-530 pm

Monday thru Friday Their first game was

on Wednesday December 3rd against Sa-

lem Middle School (which they won 56-52)

Unfortunately they ended the season with a

tough loss against Landstown in the semi-

finals on January 20th Wersquore proud of our

Eagles

100 Success Club representing at 8th Annual African-American

Male Achievement Summit at Tallwood HS

The IMS Eagle Cheerleaders consist of 6th 7th and 8th grade girls who

cheer at football games basketball games and pep rallies They also

participate in many community activities such as Parades Senior Cen-

ters and Special Olympics For example they performed at the VA

Beach Town Center Christmas Parade on November 22nd the Special

Olympics Polar Plunge on February 6th and at Buffalo Wild Wings

(Landstown Commons) Spirit Night on October 30th An example of a

team event they participated in would be the Bayside High School 50th

Anniversary Homecoming Parade During Christmas the cheerleaders

took part in their 3rd annual Christmas Caroling at the Bayside Health

and Rehabilitation Center

The cheerleaders met Monday thru Thursday during football season dur-

ing basketball season they practiced every other Friday The school can

support the cheerleaders by attending the many different spirit night

events

IMS Cheerleaders

by Annastasha Riggs

Mr StanleymdashIMS Marching Band

Mr Stanley sponsors the IMS marching band

They perform in football games and parades

and they meet on Wednesdays after school

When asked if he had any stand-out students

Mr Stanley stated that ldquoIn our band there are

so many outstanding members I cannot pick

just a few Everyone has their own talent and

personality that makes this club incrediblerdquo

As for any upcoming events they will be

marching in the Pungo Parade in the near fu-

ture Mr Stanley said that the school can sup-

port the band ldquoBy cheering them on while they

play their music They spend countless hours

practicing their musicrdquo He also added that ldquoIf

you havenrsquot joined a club you should because

you can make a bunch of new friendsrdquo

by Robert Waters

The Bus

YEARBOOK CLUB The Yearbook Club takes pictures of students staff and school

events along with designing the pages of the yearbook The

Yearbook Club meets every second and last Wednesday of the

month Did you know that you can download the Replay It app to

upload photos you take at school events to be considered for the

yearbook I look forward to seeing the completed yearbook as I

think most of the students are

by Lindsey B

Have you been on a school bus lately The bus is a main source of transportation for

IMS students There are a lot of great factors people may not realize about why riding a

bus is important It saves gasoline and it reduces co2 in the environment In my opin-

ion riding the bus can be an adventure One bus scenario is just like how one might im-

agine middle schoolmdashpeople throwing paper balls overcrowding loud people rude com-

ments being heard etc Unfortunately some people choose to act out these negative

behaviors on their bus which can turn a bus ride into a negative experience Wouldnrsquot it

be nice though if bus riders could make riding the bus a positive experience for every-

one For example bus riders can help by talking at an appropriate voice level Who en-

joys hearing people scream or overly loud statements or conversations Also bus riders

can stop negative behaviors like chewing gum talking back to the bus driver standing up

while the bus is moving etc I think a lot of students do not realize too just how hard a

bus driverrsquos job really is He or she is trying to keep students safe and if they have to

deal with negative behaviors and distractions like this bus riders are putting not only their

own safety in jeopardy but othersrsquo safety in jeopardy as well We all want to get home

safe and have a pleasant experience in the process so do the right thingmdashrespect your-

self others your bus and your bus driver

by Zach Tomlin

By Amy A

Did you know teens spend the same amount of money on food as they do with shopping

Herersquos how the majority are spending their money Based on Business Insider ldquoHeres How

Teens Really Spend Money What They Like And Where They Shoprdquo by Hayley Peterson

Nike remains the overall top brand for teens with Forever 21 Action Sports Brands Ameri-

can Eagle and Polo Raplh Lauren as close runner-ups However Aeropostale Abercrombie

amp Fitch and Hollister are losing teen fans Do you agree or disagree with the choices made

Forever 21 New Arrivals

Mixed Print Knit Dress Oversized Fuzzy Knit Cardigan Faux Leather Combo Dress

$1490 $3290 $19 90

Faux Fur Utility Jacket - $2790

Think Big Graphic Tee - $1490

All graphics from

httpwwwforever21comProductCategoryaspxbr=f21ampcategory=whatsnew_all httpenwikipediaorgwikiAll_About_That_Bass

httpwwwbillboardcomarticlescolumnspop-shop6221818taylor-swift-1989-release-date-shake-it-off-video

httpwwwbillboardcomchartshot-100 httpwwwbusinessinsidercomhow-teens-are-spending-money-2014-4

httpnewsyahoocomebola-patient-thomas-eric-duncan-dies-at-dallas-hospital-201613535html

httpwwwcnncom20140411healthebola-fast-facts httpwwwwashingtonpostcomlocalcrimepolice-to-hold-briefing-in-hannah-graham-case201410189a22d396-570a-11e4-892e-602188e70e9c_storyhtml

httpsnewsyahoocomremains-belong-missing-virginia-student-081022473html

httpwwwnbcnewscomnewsus-newshannah-graham-suspect-arrested-case-missing-uva-student-n210996

FASHION 101

Literacy Week

Door Decorating Contest

Theme Childhood Favorites

The winning door (below)mdash Ms Sadler

Alice in Wonderland

Paws for Reading Read-A-Thon

Time for

Prizes

Committed

readers

Way to

support our

animal

friends

Congratulations to Gracie Mendoza who

earned over $195 in donations that will

go to Friends of Animal Control

Read-A-Thon (cont)

Our Friends of Animal Control

On Tuesday January 13th many stu-

dents gathered from 350 pm until 730

pm to support our Friends of Animal

Control All in all over $800 was raised

MrsQuimen co-sponsors the Smile Club with Ms VanHorne In Smile

Club they believe that a smile can change the world and they hope every-

one shares a smilemdashevery day They raise money to donate to charities

that help the environment The club meets the first Thursday of every

monthmdashbefore school Some of the events that Mrs Quimen would like to

share are the iFest and Cashola Nights Sometimes they also do fund

raisers during sporting events For example they had their 5th Annual

Rush for Smiles Dodgeball Tournament in November and they raised

$48000 More recently they had their Polar Plunge which raised

$793500 One of the standout clubteam members is the president Madi-

son Halinski She is very organized and she has great ideas so Smile

Club can continue to grow When Mrs Quimen was asked how IMS could

better support the Smile Club she said ldquoWe love to have students partici-

pate in our fundraisers and activitiesrdquo

Smile Club

by Alicia Griffin

POLAR PLUNGE 2015

Odyssey of the Mind

The Odyssey of the Mind is a team that works all year on a project

(this year Pandorarsquos Box) to compete in a competition in March against

the other Odyssey of the Mind teams This club is run by Ms Pfeifer

and Mr McGovern is its co-sponsor They meet every Monday and

Tuesday One of their bright stars Lauren Strasburger contributes the

most or ldquoGoes to eleven on a scale from one to ten on contributingrdquo

stated Ms Pfeifer While I was there for only a few minutes this club

worked hard while keeping the atmosphere upbeat If this club is

around next year I would strongly recommend that you send in an ap-

plication

by Lindsey B

Meet IMSrsquo basketball coach Mr Fordham

Per Coach Fordham the IMS Basketball

Team is a combination of 6th 7th and 8th

grade boys They practice from 4-530 pm

Monday thru Friday Their first game was

on Wednesday December 3rd against Sa-

lem Middle School (which they won 56-52)

Unfortunately they ended the season with a

tough loss against Landstown in the semi-

finals on January 20th Wersquore proud of our

Eagles

100 Success Club representing at 8th Annual African-American

Male Achievement Summit at Tallwood HS

The IMS Eagle Cheerleaders consist of 6th 7th and 8th grade girls who

cheer at football games basketball games and pep rallies They also

participate in many community activities such as Parades Senior Cen-

ters and Special Olympics For example they performed at the VA

Beach Town Center Christmas Parade on November 22nd the Special

Olympics Polar Plunge on February 6th and at Buffalo Wild Wings

(Landstown Commons) Spirit Night on October 30th An example of a

team event they participated in would be the Bayside High School 50th

Anniversary Homecoming Parade During Christmas the cheerleaders

took part in their 3rd annual Christmas Caroling at the Bayside Health

and Rehabilitation Center

The cheerleaders met Monday thru Thursday during football season dur-

ing basketball season they practiced every other Friday The school can

support the cheerleaders by attending the many different spirit night

events

IMS Cheerleaders

by Annastasha Riggs

Mr StanleymdashIMS Marching Band

Mr Stanley sponsors the IMS marching band

They perform in football games and parades

and they meet on Wednesdays after school

When asked if he had any stand-out students

Mr Stanley stated that ldquoIn our band there are

so many outstanding members I cannot pick

just a few Everyone has their own talent and

personality that makes this club incrediblerdquo

As for any upcoming events they will be

marching in the Pungo Parade in the near fu-

ture Mr Stanley said that the school can sup-

port the band ldquoBy cheering them on while they

play their music They spend countless hours

practicing their musicrdquo He also added that ldquoIf

you havenrsquot joined a club you should because

you can make a bunch of new friendsrdquo

by Robert Waters

The Bus

YEARBOOK CLUB The Yearbook Club takes pictures of students staff and school

events along with designing the pages of the yearbook The

Yearbook Club meets every second and last Wednesday of the

month Did you know that you can download the Replay It app to

upload photos you take at school events to be considered for the

yearbook I look forward to seeing the completed yearbook as I

think most of the students are

by Lindsey B

Have you been on a school bus lately The bus is a main source of transportation for

IMS students There are a lot of great factors people may not realize about why riding a

bus is important It saves gasoline and it reduces co2 in the environment In my opin-

ion riding the bus can be an adventure One bus scenario is just like how one might im-

agine middle schoolmdashpeople throwing paper balls overcrowding loud people rude com-

ments being heard etc Unfortunately some people choose to act out these negative

behaviors on their bus which can turn a bus ride into a negative experience Wouldnrsquot it

be nice though if bus riders could make riding the bus a positive experience for every-

one For example bus riders can help by talking at an appropriate voice level Who en-

joys hearing people scream or overly loud statements or conversations Also bus riders

can stop negative behaviors like chewing gum talking back to the bus driver standing up

while the bus is moving etc I think a lot of students do not realize too just how hard a

bus driverrsquos job really is He or she is trying to keep students safe and if they have to

deal with negative behaviors and distractions like this bus riders are putting not only their

own safety in jeopardy but othersrsquo safety in jeopardy as well We all want to get home

safe and have a pleasant experience in the process so do the right thingmdashrespect your-

self others your bus and your bus driver

by Zach Tomlin

By Amy A

Did you know teens spend the same amount of money on food as they do with shopping

Herersquos how the majority are spending their money Based on Business Insider ldquoHeres How

Teens Really Spend Money What They Like And Where They Shoprdquo by Hayley Peterson

Nike remains the overall top brand for teens with Forever 21 Action Sports Brands Ameri-

can Eagle and Polo Raplh Lauren as close runner-ups However Aeropostale Abercrombie

amp Fitch and Hollister are losing teen fans Do you agree or disagree with the choices made

Forever 21 New Arrivals

Mixed Print Knit Dress Oversized Fuzzy Knit Cardigan Faux Leather Combo Dress

$1490 $3290 $19 90

Faux Fur Utility Jacket - $2790

Think Big Graphic Tee - $1490

All graphics from

httpwwwforever21comProductCategoryaspxbr=f21ampcategory=whatsnew_all httpenwikipediaorgwikiAll_About_That_Bass

httpwwwbillboardcomarticlescolumnspop-shop6221818taylor-swift-1989-release-date-shake-it-off-video

httpwwwbillboardcomchartshot-100 httpwwwbusinessinsidercomhow-teens-are-spending-money-2014-4

httpnewsyahoocomebola-patient-thomas-eric-duncan-dies-at-dallas-hospital-201613535html

httpwwwcnncom20140411healthebola-fast-facts httpwwwwashingtonpostcomlocalcrimepolice-to-hold-briefing-in-hannah-graham-case201410189a22d396-570a-11e4-892e-602188e70e9c_storyhtml

httpsnewsyahoocomremains-belong-missing-virginia-student-081022473html

httpwwwnbcnewscomnewsus-newshannah-graham-suspect-arrested-case-missing-uva-student-n210996

FASHION 101

Paws for Reading Read-A-Thon

Time for

Prizes

Committed

readers

Way to

support our

animal

friends

Congratulations to Gracie Mendoza who

earned over $195 in donations that will

go to Friends of Animal Control

Read-A-Thon (cont)

Our Friends of Animal Control

On Tuesday January 13th many stu-

dents gathered from 350 pm until 730

pm to support our Friends of Animal

Control All in all over $800 was raised

MrsQuimen co-sponsors the Smile Club with Ms VanHorne In Smile

Club they believe that a smile can change the world and they hope every-

one shares a smilemdashevery day They raise money to donate to charities

that help the environment The club meets the first Thursday of every

monthmdashbefore school Some of the events that Mrs Quimen would like to

share are the iFest and Cashola Nights Sometimes they also do fund

raisers during sporting events For example they had their 5th Annual

Rush for Smiles Dodgeball Tournament in November and they raised

$48000 More recently they had their Polar Plunge which raised

$793500 One of the standout clubteam members is the president Madi-

son Halinski She is very organized and she has great ideas so Smile

Club can continue to grow When Mrs Quimen was asked how IMS could

better support the Smile Club she said ldquoWe love to have students partici-

pate in our fundraisers and activitiesrdquo

Smile Club

by Alicia Griffin

POLAR PLUNGE 2015

Odyssey of the Mind

The Odyssey of the Mind is a team that works all year on a project

(this year Pandorarsquos Box) to compete in a competition in March against

the other Odyssey of the Mind teams This club is run by Ms Pfeifer

and Mr McGovern is its co-sponsor They meet every Monday and

Tuesday One of their bright stars Lauren Strasburger contributes the

most or ldquoGoes to eleven on a scale from one to ten on contributingrdquo

stated Ms Pfeifer While I was there for only a few minutes this club

worked hard while keeping the atmosphere upbeat If this club is

around next year I would strongly recommend that you send in an ap-

plication

by Lindsey B

Meet IMSrsquo basketball coach Mr Fordham

Per Coach Fordham the IMS Basketball

Team is a combination of 6th 7th and 8th

grade boys They practice from 4-530 pm

Monday thru Friday Their first game was

on Wednesday December 3rd against Sa-

lem Middle School (which they won 56-52)

Unfortunately they ended the season with a

tough loss against Landstown in the semi-

finals on January 20th Wersquore proud of our

Eagles

100 Success Club representing at 8th Annual African-American

Male Achievement Summit at Tallwood HS

The IMS Eagle Cheerleaders consist of 6th 7th and 8th grade girls who

cheer at football games basketball games and pep rallies They also

participate in many community activities such as Parades Senior Cen-

ters and Special Olympics For example they performed at the VA

Beach Town Center Christmas Parade on November 22nd the Special

Olympics Polar Plunge on February 6th and at Buffalo Wild Wings

(Landstown Commons) Spirit Night on October 30th An example of a

team event they participated in would be the Bayside High School 50th

Anniversary Homecoming Parade During Christmas the cheerleaders

took part in their 3rd annual Christmas Caroling at the Bayside Health

and Rehabilitation Center

The cheerleaders met Monday thru Thursday during football season dur-

ing basketball season they practiced every other Friday The school can

support the cheerleaders by attending the many different spirit night

events

IMS Cheerleaders

by Annastasha Riggs

Mr StanleymdashIMS Marching Band

Mr Stanley sponsors the IMS marching band

They perform in football games and parades

and they meet on Wednesdays after school

When asked if he had any stand-out students

Mr Stanley stated that ldquoIn our band there are

so many outstanding members I cannot pick

just a few Everyone has their own talent and

personality that makes this club incrediblerdquo

As for any upcoming events they will be

marching in the Pungo Parade in the near fu-

ture Mr Stanley said that the school can sup-

port the band ldquoBy cheering them on while they

play their music They spend countless hours

practicing their musicrdquo He also added that ldquoIf

you havenrsquot joined a club you should because

you can make a bunch of new friendsrdquo

by Robert Waters

The Bus

YEARBOOK CLUB The Yearbook Club takes pictures of students staff and school

events along with designing the pages of the yearbook The

Yearbook Club meets every second and last Wednesday of the

month Did you know that you can download the Replay It app to

upload photos you take at school events to be considered for the

yearbook I look forward to seeing the completed yearbook as I

think most of the students are

by Lindsey B

Have you been on a school bus lately The bus is a main source of transportation for

IMS students There are a lot of great factors people may not realize about why riding a

bus is important It saves gasoline and it reduces co2 in the environment In my opin-

ion riding the bus can be an adventure One bus scenario is just like how one might im-

agine middle schoolmdashpeople throwing paper balls overcrowding loud people rude com-

ments being heard etc Unfortunately some people choose to act out these negative

behaviors on their bus which can turn a bus ride into a negative experience Wouldnrsquot it

be nice though if bus riders could make riding the bus a positive experience for every-

one For example bus riders can help by talking at an appropriate voice level Who en-

joys hearing people scream or overly loud statements or conversations Also bus riders

can stop negative behaviors like chewing gum talking back to the bus driver standing up

while the bus is moving etc I think a lot of students do not realize too just how hard a

bus driverrsquos job really is He or she is trying to keep students safe and if they have to

deal with negative behaviors and distractions like this bus riders are putting not only their

own safety in jeopardy but othersrsquo safety in jeopardy as well We all want to get home

safe and have a pleasant experience in the process so do the right thingmdashrespect your-

self others your bus and your bus driver

by Zach Tomlin

By Amy A

Did you know teens spend the same amount of money on food as they do with shopping

Herersquos how the majority are spending their money Based on Business Insider ldquoHeres How

Teens Really Spend Money What They Like And Where They Shoprdquo by Hayley Peterson

Nike remains the overall top brand for teens with Forever 21 Action Sports Brands Ameri-

can Eagle and Polo Raplh Lauren as close runner-ups However Aeropostale Abercrombie

amp Fitch and Hollister are losing teen fans Do you agree or disagree with the choices made

Forever 21 New Arrivals

Mixed Print Knit Dress Oversized Fuzzy Knit Cardigan Faux Leather Combo Dress

$1490 $3290 $19 90

Faux Fur Utility Jacket - $2790

Think Big Graphic Tee - $1490

All graphics from

httpwwwforever21comProductCategoryaspxbr=f21ampcategory=whatsnew_all httpenwikipediaorgwikiAll_About_That_Bass

httpwwwbillboardcomarticlescolumnspop-shop6221818taylor-swift-1989-release-date-shake-it-off-video

httpwwwbillboardcomchartshot-100 httpwwwbusinessinsidercomhow-teens-are-spending-money-2014-4

httpnewsyahoocomebola-patient-thomas-eric-duncan-dies-at-dallas-hospital-201613535html

httpwwwcnncom20140411healthebola-fast-facts httpwwwwashingtonpostcomlocalcrimepolice-to-hold-briefing-in-hannah-graham-case201410189a22d396-570a-11e4-892e-602188e70e9c_storyhtml

httpsnewsyahoocomremains-belong-missing-virginia-student-081022473html

httpwwwnbcnewscomnewsus-newshannah-graham-suspect-arrested-case-missing-uva-student-n210996

FASHION 101

Congratulations to Gracie Mendoza who

earned over $195 in donations that will

go to Friends of Animal Control

Read-A-Thon (cont)

Our Friends of Animal Control

On Tuesday January 13th many stu-

dents gathered from 350 pm until 730

pm to support our Friends of Animal

Control All in all over $800 was raised

MrsQuimen co-sponsors the Smile Club with Ms VanHorne In Smile

Club they believe that a smile can change the world and they hope every-

one shares a smilemdashevery day They raise money to donate to charities

that help the environment The club meets the first Thursday of every

monthmdashbefore school Some of the events that Mrs Quimen would like to

share are the iFest and Cashola Nights Sometimes they also do fund

raisers during sporting events For example they had their 5th Annual

Rush for Smiles Dodgeball Tournament in November and they raised

$48000 More recently they had their Polar Plunge which raised

$793500 One of the standout clubteam members is the president Madi-

son Halinski She is very organized and she has great ideas so Smile

Club can continue to grow When Mrs Quimen was asked how IMS could

better support the Smile Club she said ldquoWe love to have students partici-

pate in our fundraisers and activitiesrdquo

Smile Club

by Alicia Griffin

POLAR PLUNGE 2015

Odyssey of the Mind

The Odyssey of the Mind is a team that works all year on a project

(this year Pandorarsquos Box) to compete in a competition in March against

the other Odyssey of the Mind teams This club is run by Ms Pfeifer

and Mr McGovern is its co-sponsor They meet every Monday and

Tuesday One of their bright stars Lauren Strasburger contributes the

most or ldquoGoes to eleven on a scale from one to ten on contributingrdquo

stated Ms Pfeifer While I was there for only a few minutes this club

worked hard while keeping the atmosphere upbeat If this club is

around next year I would strongly recommend that you send in an ap-

plication

by Lindsey B

Meet IMSrsquo basketball coach Mr Fordham

Per Coach Fordham the IMS Basketball

Team is a combination of 6th 7th and 8th

grade boys They practice from 4-530 pm

Monday thru Friday Their first game was

on Wednesday December 3rd against Sa-

lem Middle School (which they won 56-52)

Unfortunately they ended the season with a

tough loss against Landstown in the semi-

finals on January 20th Wersquore proud of our

Eagles

100 Success Club representing at 8th Annual African-American

Male Achievement Summit at Tallwood HS

The IMS Eagle Cheerleaders consist of 6th 7th and 8th grade girls who

cheer at football games basketball games and pep rallies They also

participate in many community activities such as Parades Senior Cen-

ters and Special Olympics For example they performed at the VA

Beach Town Center Christmas Parade on November 22nd the Special

Olympics Polar Plunge on February 6th and at Buffalo Wild Wings

(Landstown Commons) Spirit Night on October 30th An example of a

team event they participated in would be the Bayside High School 50th

Anniversary Homecoming Parade During Christmas the cheerleaders

took part in their 3rd annual Christmas Caroling at the Bayside Health

and Rehabilitation Center

The cheerleaders met Monday thru Thursday during football season dur-

ing basketball season they practiced every other Friday The school can

support the cheerleaders by attending the many different spirit night

events

IMS Cheerleaders

by Annastasha Riggs

Mr StanleymdashIMS Marching Band

Mr Stanley sponsors the IMS marching band

They perform in football games and parades

and they meet on Wednesdays after school

When asked if he had any stand-out students

Mr Stanley stated that ldquoIn our band there are

so many outstanding members I cannot pick

just a few Everyone has their own talent and

personality that makes this club incrediblerdquo

As for any upcoming events they will be

marching in the Pungo Parade in the near fu-

ture Mr Stanley said that the school can sup-

port the band ldquoBy cheering them on while they

play their music They spend countless hours

practicing their musicrdquo He also added that ldquoIf

you havenrsquot joined a club you should because

you can make a bunch of new friendsrdquo

by Robert Waters

The Bus

YEARBOOK CLUB The Yearbook Club takes pictures of students staff and school

events along with designing the pages of the yearbook The

Yearbook Club meets every second and last Wednesday of the

month Did you know that you can download the Replay It app to

upload photos you take at school events to be considered for the

yearbook I look forward to seeing the completed yearbook as I

think most of the students are

by Lindsey B

Have you been on a school bus lately The bus is a main source of transportation for

IMS students There are a lot of great factors people may not realize about why riding a

bus is important It saves gasoline and it reduces co2 in the environment In my opin-

ion riding the bus can be an adventure One bus scenario is just like how one might im-

agine middle schoolmdashpeople throwing paper balls overcrowding loud people rude com-

ments being heard etc Unfortunately some people choose to act out these negative

behaviors on their bus which can turn a bus ride into a negative experience Wouldnrsquot it

be nice though if bus riders could make riding the bus a positive experience for every-

one For example bus riders can help by talking at an appropriate voice level Who en-

joys hearing people scream or overly loud statements or conversations Also bus riders

can stop negative behaviors like chewing gum talking back to the bus driver standing up

while the bus is moving etc I think a lot of students do not realize too just how hard a

bus driverrsquos job really is He or she is trying to keep students safe and if they have to

deal with negative behaviors and distractions like this bus riders are putting not only their

own safety in jeopardy but othersrsquo safety in jeopardy as well We all want to get home

safe and have a pleasant experience in the process so do the right thingmdashrespect your-

self others your bus and your bus driver

by Zach Tomlin

By Amy A

Did you know teens spend the same amount of money on food as they do with shopping

Herersquos how the majority are spending their money Based on Business Insider ldquoHeres How

Teens Really Spend Money What They Like And Where They Shoprdquo by Hayley Peterson

Nike remains the overall top brand for teens with Forever 21 Action Sports Brands Ameri-

can Eagle and Polo Raplh Lauren as close runner-ups However Aeropostale Abercrombie

amp Fitch and Hollister are losing teen fans Do you agree or disagree with the choices made

Forever 21 New Arrivals

Mixed Print Knit Dress Oversized Fuzzy Knit Cardigan Faux Leather Combo Dress

$1490 $3290 $19 90

Faux Fur Utility Jacket - $2790

Think Big Graphic Tee - $1490

All graphics from

httpwwwforever21comProductCategoryaspxbr=f21ampcategory=whatsnew_all httpenwikipediaorgwikiAll_About_That_Bass

httpwwwbillboardcomarticlescolumnspop-shop6221818taylor-swift-1989-release-date-shake-it-off-video

httpwwwbillboardcomchartshot-100 httpwwwbusinessinsidercomhow-teens-are-spending-money-2014-4

httpnewsyahoocomebola-patient-thomas-eric-duncan-dies-at-dallas-hospital-201613535html

httpwwwcnncom20140411healthebola-fast-facts httpwwwwashingtonpostcomlocalcrimepolice-to-hold-briefing-in-hannah-graham-case201410189a22d396-570a-11e4-892e-602188e70e9c_storyhtml

httpsnewsyahoocomremains-belong-missing-virginia-student-081022473html

httpwwwnbcnewscomnewsus-newshannah-graham-suspect-arrested-case-missing-uva-student-n210996

FASHION 101

MrsQuimen co-sponsors the Smile Club with Ms VanHorne In Smile

Club they believe that a smile can change the world and they hope every-

one shares a smilemdashevery day They raise money to donate to charities

that help the environment The club meets the first Thursday of every

monthmdashbefore school Some of the events that Mrs Quimen would like to

share are the iFest and Cashola Nights Sometimes they also do fund

raisers during sporting events For example they had their 5th Annual

Rush for Smiles Dodgeball Tournament in November and they raised

$48000 More recently they had their Polar Plunge which raised

$793500 One of the standout clubteam members is the president Madi-

son Halinski She is very organized and she has great ideas so Smile

Club can continue to grow When Mrs Quimen was asked how IMS could

better support the Smile Club she said ldquoWe love to have students partici-

pate in our fundraisers and activitiesrdquo

Smile Club

by Alicia Griffin

POLAR PLUNGE 2015

Odyssey of the Mind

The Odyssey of the Mind is a team that works all year on a project

(this year Pandorarsquos Box) to compete in a competition in March against

the other Odyssey of the Mind teams This club is run by Ms Pfeifer

and Mr McGovern is its co-sponsor They meet every Monday and

Tuesday One of their bright stars Lauren Strasburger contributes the

most or ldquoGoes to eleven on a scale from one to ten on contributingrdquo

stated Ms Pfeifer While I was there for only a few minutes this club

worked hard while keeping the atmosphere upbeat If this club is

around next year I would strongly recommend that you send in an ap-

plication

by Lindsey B

Meet IMSrsquo basketball coach Mr Fordham

Per Coach Fordham the IMS Basketball

Team is a combination of 6th 7th and 8th

grade boys They practice from 4-530 pm

Monday thru Friday Their first game was

on Wednesday December 3rd against Sa-

lem Middle School (which they won 56-52)

Unfortunately they ended the season with a

tough loss against Landstown in the semi-

finals on January 20th Wersquore proud of our

Eagles

100 Success Club representing at 8th Annual African-American

Male Achievement Summit at Tallwood HS

The IMS Eagle Cheerleaders consist of 6th 7th and 8th grade girls who

cheer at football games basketball games and pep rallies They also

participate in many community activities such as Parades Senior Cen-

ters and Special Olympics For example they performed at the VA

Beach Town Center Christmas Parade on November 22nd the Special

Olympics Polar Plunge on February 6th and at Buffalo Wild Wings

(Landstown Commons) Spirit Night on October 30th An example of a

team event they participated in would be the Bayside High School 50th

Anniversary Homecoming Parade During Christmas the cheerleaders

took part in their 3rd annual Christmas Caroling at the Bayside Health

and Rehabilitation Center

The cheerleaders met Monday thru Thursday during football season dur-

ing basketball season they practiced every other Friday The school can

support the cheerleaders by attending the many different spirit night

events

IMS Cheerleaders

by Annastasha Riggs

Mr StanleymdashIMS Marching Band

Mr Stanley sponsors the IMS marching band

They perform in football games and parades

and they meet on Wednesdays after school

When asked if he had any stand-out students

Mr Stanley stated that ldquoIn our band there are

so many outstanding members I cannot pick

just a few Everyone has their own talent and

personality that makes this club incrediblerdquo

As for any upcoming events they will be

marching in the Pungo Parade in the near fu-

ture Mr Stanley said that the school can sup-

port the band ldquoBy cheering them on while they

play their music They spend countless hours

practicing their musicrdquo He also added that ldquoIf

you havenrsquot joined a club you should because

you can make a bunch of new friendsrdquo

by Robert Waters

The Bus

YEARBOOK CLUB The Yearbook Club takes pictures of students staff and school

events along with designing the pages of the yearbook The

Yearbook Club meets every second and last Wednesday of the

month Did you know that you can download the Replay It app to

upload photos you take at school events to be considered for the

yearbook I look forward to seeing the completed yearbook as I

think most of the students are

by Lindsey B

Have you been on a school bus lately The bus is a main source of transportation for

IMS students There are a lot of great factors people may not realize about why riding a

bus is important It saves gasoline and it reduces co2 in the environment In my opin-

ion riding the bus can be an adventure One bus scenario is just like how one might im-

agine middle schoolmdashpeople throwing paper balls overcrowding loud people rude com-

ments being heard etc Unfortunately some people choose to act out these negative

behaviors on their bus which can turn a bus ride into a negative experience Wouldnrsquot it

be nice though if bus riders could make riding the bus a positive experience for every-

one For example bus riders can help by talking at an appropriate voice level Who en-

joys hearing people scream or overly loud statements or conversations Also bus riders

can stop negative behaviors like chewing gum talking back to the bus driver standing up

while the bus is moving etc I think a lot of students do not realize too just how hard a

bus driverrsquos job really is He or she is trying to keep students safe and if they have to

deal with negative behaviors and distractions like this bus riders are putting not only their

own safety in jeopardy but othersrsquo safety in jeopardy as well We all want to get home

safe and have a pleasant experience in the process so do the right thingmdashrespect your-

self others your bus and your bus driver

by Zach Tomlin

By Amy A

Did you know teens spend the same amount of money on food as they do with shopping

Herersquos how the majority are spending their money Based on Business Insider ldquoHeres How

Teens Really Spend Money What They Like And Where They Shoprdquo by Hayley Peterson

Nike remains the overall top brand for teens with Forever 21 Action Sports Brands Ameri-

can Eagle and Polo Raplh Lauren as close runner-ups However Aeropostale Abercrombie

amp Fitch and Hollister are losing teen fans Do you agree or disagree with the choices made

Forever 21 New Arrivals

Mixed Print Knit Dress Oversized Fuzzy Knit Cardigan Faux Leather Combo Dress

$1490 $3290 $19 90

Faux Fur Utility Jacket - $2790

Think Big Graphic Tee - $1490

All graphics from

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httpnewsyahoocomebola-patient-thomas-eric-duncan-dies-at-dallas-hospital-201613535html

httpwwwcnncom20140411healthebola-fast-facts httpwwwwashingtonpostcomlocalcrimepolice-to-hold-briefing-in-hannah-graham-case201410189a22d396-570a-11e4-892e-602188e70e9c_storyhtml

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httpwwwnbcnewscomnewsus-newshannah-graham-suspect-arrested-case-missing-uva-student-n210996

FASHION 101

Odyssey of the Mind

The Odyssey of the Mind is a team that works all year on a project

(this year Pandorarsquos Box) to compete in a competition in March against

the other Odyssey of the Mind teams This club is run by Ms Pfeifer

and Mr McGovern is its co-sponsor They meet every Monday and

Tuesday One of their bright stars Lauren Strasburger contributes the

most or ldquoGoes to eleven on a scale from one to ten on contributingrdquo

stated Ms Pfeifer While I was there for only a few minutes this club

worked hard while keeping the atmosphere upbeat If this club is

around next year I would strongly recommend that you send in an ap-

plication

by Lindsey B

Meet IMSrsquo basketball coach Mr Fordham

Per Coach Fordham the IMS Basketball

Team is a combination of 6th 7th and 8th

grade boys They practice from 4-530 pm

Monday thru Friday Their first game was

on Wednesday December 3rd against Sa-

lem Middle School (which they won 56-52)

Unfortunately they ended the season with a

tough loss against Landstown in the semi-

finals on January 20th Wersquore proud of our

Eagles

100 Success Club representing at 8th Annual African-American

Male Achievement Summit at Tallwood HS

The IMS Eagle Cheerleaders consist of 6th 7th and 8th grade girls who

cheer at football games basketball games and pep rallies They also

participate in many community activities such as Parades Senior Cen-

ters and Special Olympics For example they performed at the VA

Beach Town Center Christmas Parade on November 22nd the Special

Olympics Polar Plunge on February 6th and at Buffalo Wild Wings

(Landstown Commons) Spirit Night on October 30th An example of a

team event they participated in would be the Bayside High School 50th

Anniversary Homecoming Parade During Christmas the cheerleaders

took part in their 3rd annual Christmas Caroling at the Bayside Health

and Rehabilitation Center

The cheerleaders met Monday thru Thursday during football season dur-

ing basketball season they practiced every other Friday The school can

support the cheerleaders by attending the many different spirit night

events

IMS Cheerleaders

by Annastasha Riggs

Mr StanleymdashIMS Marching Band

Mr Stanley sponsors the IMS marching band

They perform in football games and parades

and they meet on Wednesdays after school

When asked if he had any stand-out students

Mr Stanley stated that ldquoIn our band there are

so many outstanding members I cannot pick

just a few Everyone has their own talent and

personality that makes this club incrediblerdquo

As for any upcoming events they will be

marching in the Pungo Parade in the near fu-

ture Mr Stanley said that the school can sup-

port the band ldquoBy cheering them on while they

play their music They spend countless hours

practicing their musicrdquo He also added that ldquoIf

you havenrsquot joined a club you should because

you can make a bunch of new friendsrdquo

by Robert Waters

The Bus

YEARBOOK CLUB The Yearbook Club takes pictures of students staff and school

events along with designing the pages of the yearbook The

Yearbook Club meets every second and last Wednesday of the

month Did you know that you can download the Replay It app to

upload photos you take at school events to be considered for the

yearbook I look forward to seeing the completed yearbook as I

think most of the students are

by Lindsey B

Have you been on a school bus lately The bus is a main source of transportation for

IMS students There are a lot of great factors people may not realize about why riding a

bus is important It saves gasoline and it reduces co2 in the environment In my opin-

ion riding the bus can be an adventure One bus scenario is just like how one might im-

agine middle schoolmdashpeople throwing paper balls overcrowding loud people rude com-

ments being heard etc Unfortunately some people choose to act out these negative

behaviors on their bus which can turn a bus ride into a negative experience Wouldnrsquot it

be nice though if bus riders could make riding the bus a positive experience for every-

one For example bus riders can help by talking at an appropriate voice level Who en-

joys hearing people scream or overly loud statements or conversations Also bus riders

can stop negative behaviors like chewing gum talking back to the bus driver standing up

while the bus is moving etc I think a lot of students do not realize too just how hard a

bus driverrsquos job really is He or she is trying to keep students safe and if they have to

deal with negative behaviors and distractions like this bus riders are putting not only their

own safety in jeopardy but othersrsquo safety in jeopardy as well We all want to get home

safe and have a pleasant experience in the process so do the right thingmdashrespect your-

self others your bus and your bus driver

by Zach Tomlin

By Amy A

Did you know teens spend the same amount of money on food as they do with shopping

Herersquos how the majority are spending their money Based on Business Insider ldquoHeres How

Teens Really Spend Money What They Like And Where They Shoprdquo by Hayley Peterson

Nike remains the overall top brand for teens with Forever 21 Action Sports Brands Ameri-

can Eagle and Polo Raplh Lauren as close runner-ups However Aeropostale Abercrombie

amp Fitch and Hollister are losing teen fans Do you agree or disagree with the choices made

Forever 21 New Arrivals

Mixed Print Knit Dress Oversized Fuzzy Knit Cardigan Faux Leather Combo Dress

$1490 $3290 $19 90

Faux Fur Utility Jacket - $2790

Think Big Graphic Tee - $1490

All graphics from

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httpnewsyahoocomebola-patient-thomas-eric-duncan-dies-at-dallas-hospital-201613535html

httpwwwcnncom20140411healthebola-fast-facts httpwwwwashingtonpostcomlocalcrimepolice-to-hold-briefing-in-hannah-graham-case201410189a22d396-570a-11e4-892e-602188e70e9c_storyhtml

httpsnewsyahoocomremains-belong-missing-virginia-student-081022473html

httpwwwnbcnewscomnewsus-newshannah-graham-suspect-arrested-case-missing-uva-student-n210996

FASHION 101

100 Success Club representing at 8th Annual African-American

Male Achievement Summit at Tallwood HS

The IMS Eagle Cheerleaders consist of 6th 7th and 8th grade girls who

cheer at football games basketball games and pep rallies They also

participate in many community activities such as Parades Senior Cen-

ters and Special Olympics For example they performed at the VA

Beach Town Center Christmas Parade on November 22nd the Special

Olympics Polar Plunge on February 6th and at Buffalo Wild Wings

(Landstown Commons) Spirit Night on October 30th An example of a

team event they participated in would be the Bayside High School 50th

Anniversary Homecoming Parade During Christmas the cheerleaders

took part in their 3rd annual Christmas Caroling at the Bayside Health

and Rehabilitation Center

The cheerleaders met Monday thru Thursday during football season dur-

ing basketball season they practiced every other Friday The school can

support the cheerleaders by attending the many different spirit night

events

IMS Cheerleaders

by Annastasha Riggs

Mr StanleymdashIMS Marching Band

Mr Stanley sponsors the IMS marching band

They perform in football games and parades

and they meet on Wednesdays after school

When asked if he had any stand-out students

Mr Stanley stated that ldquoIn our band there are

so many outstanding members I cannot pick

just a few Everyone has their own talent and

personality that makes this club incrediblerdquo

As for any upcoming events they will be

marching in the Pungo Parade in the near fu-

ture Mr Stanley said that the school can sup-

port the band ldquoBy cheering them on while they

play their music They spend countless hours

practicing their musicrdquo He also added that ldquoIf

you havenrsquot joined a club you should because

you can make a bunch of new friendsrdquo

by Robert Waters

The Bus

YEARBOOK CLUB The Yearbook Club takes pictures of students staff and school

events along with designing the pages of the yearbook The

Yearbook Club meets every second and last Wednesday of the

month Did you know that you can download the Replay It app to

upload photos you take at school events to be considered for the

yearbook I look forward to seeing the completed yearbook as I

think most of the students are

by Lindsey B

Have you been on a school bus lately The bus is a main source of transportation for

IMS students There are a lot of great factors people may not realize about why riding a

bus is important It saves gasoline and it reduces co2 in the environment In my opin-

ion riding the bus can be an adventure One bus scenario is just like how one might im-

agine middle schoolmdashpeople throwing paper balls overcrowding loud people rude com-

ments being heard etc Unfortunately some people choose to act out these negative

behaviors on their bus which can turn a bus ride into a negative experience Wouldnrsquot it

be nice though if bus riders could make riding the bus a positive experience for every-

one For example bus riders can help by talking at an appropriate voice level Who en-

joys hearing people scream or overly loud statements or conversations Also bus riders

can stop negative behaviors like chewing gum talking back to the bus driver standing up

while the bus is moving etc I think a lot of students do not realize too just how hard a

bus driverrsquos job really is He or she is trying to keep students safe and if they have to

deal with negative behaviors and distractions like this bus riders are putting not only their

own safety in jeopardy but othersrsquo safety in jeopardy as well We all want to get home

safe and have a pleasant experience in the process so do the right thingmdashrespect your-

self others your bus and your bus driver

by Zach Tomlin

By Amy A

Did you know teens spend the same amount of money on food as they do with shopping

Herersquos how the majority are spending their money Based on Business Insider ldquoHeres How

Teens Really Spend Money What They Like And Where They Shoprdquo by Hayley Peterson

Nike remains the overall top brand for teens with Forever 21 Action Sports Brands Ameri-

can Eagle and Polo Raplh Lauren as close runner-ups However Aeropostale Abercrombie

amp Fitch and Hollister are losing teen fans Do you agree or disagree with the choices made

Forever 21 New Arrivals

Mixed Print Knit Dress Oversized Fuzzy Knit Cardigan Faux Leather Combo Dress

$1490 $3290 $19 90

Faux Fur Utility Jacket - $2790

Think Big Graphic Tee - $1490

All graphics from

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httpwwwbillboardcomarticlescolumnspop-shop6221818taylor-swift-1989-release-date-shake-it-off-video

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httpnewsyahoocomebola-patient-thomas-eric-duncan-dies-at-dallas-hospital-201613535html

httpwwwcnncom20140411healthebola-fast-facts httpwwwwashingtonpostcomlocalcrimepolice-to-hold-briefing-in-hannah-graham-case201410189a22d396-570a-11e4-892e-602188e70e9c_storyhtml

httpsnewsyahoocomremains-belong-missing-virginia-student-081022473html

httpwwwnbcnewscomnewsus-newshannah-graham-suspect-arrested-case-missing-uva-student-n210996

FASHION 101

The IMS Eagle Cheerleaders consist of 6th 7th and 8th grade girls who

cheer at football games basketball games and pep rallies They also

participate in many community activities such as Parades Senior Cen-

ters and Special Olympics For example they performed at the VA

Beach Town Center Christmas Parade on November 22nd the Special

Olympics Polar Plunge on February 6th and at Buffalo Wild Wings

(Landstown Commons) Spirit Night on October 30th An example of a

team event they participated in would be the Bayside High School 50th

Anniversary Homecoming Parade During Christmas the cheerleaders

took part in their 3rd annual Christmas Caroling at the Bayside Health

and Rehabilitation Center

The cheerleaders met Monday thru Thursday during football season dur-

ing basketball season they practiced every other Friday The school can

support the cheerleaders by attending the many different spirit night

events

IMS Cheerleaders

by Annastasha Riggs

Mr StanleymdashIMS Marching Band

Mr Stanley sponsors the IMS marching band

They perform in football games and parades

and they meet on Wednesdays after school

When asked if he had any stand-out students

Mr Stanley stated that ldquoIn our band there are

so many outstanding members I cannot pick

just a few Everyone has their own talent and

personality that makes this club incrediblerdquo

As for any upcoming events they will be

marching in the Pungo Parade in the near fu-

ture Mr Stanley said that the school can sup-

port the band ldquoBy cheering them on while they

play their music They spend countless hours

practicing their musicrdquo He also added that ldquoIf

you havenrsquot joined a club you should because

you can make a bunch of new friendsrdquo

by Robert Waters

The Bus

YEARBOOK CLUB The Yearbook Club takes pictures of students staff and school

events along with designing the pages of the yearbook The

Yearbook Club meets every second and last Wednesday of the

month Did you know that you can download the Replay It app to

upload photos you take at school events to be considered for the

yearbook I look forward to seeing the completed yearbook as I

think most of the students are

by Lindsey B

Have you been on a school bus lately The bus is a main source of transportation for

IMS students There are a lot of great factors people may not realize about why riding a

bus is important It saves gasoline and it reduces co2 in the environment In my opin-

ion riding the bus can be an adventure One bus scenario is just like how one might im-

agine middle schoolmdashpeople throwing paper balls overcrowding loud people rude com-

ments being heard etc Unfortunately some people choose to act out these negative

behaviors on their bus which can turn a bus ride into a negative experience Wouldnrsquot it

be nice though if bus riders could make riding the bus a positive experience for every-

one For example bus riders can help by talking at an appropriate voice level Who en-

joys hearing people scream or overly loud statements or conversations Also bus riders

can stop negative behaviors like chewing gum talking back to the bus driver standing up

while the bus is moving etc I think a lot of students do not realize too just how hard a

bus driverrsquos job really is He or she is trying to keep students safe and if they have to

deal with negative behaviors and distractions like this bus riders are putting not only their

own safety in jeopardy but othersrsquo safety in jeopardy as well We all want to get home

safe and have a pleasant experience in the process so do the right thingmdashrespect your-

self others your bus and your bus driver

by Zach Tomlin

By Amy A

Did you know teens spend the same amount of money on food as they do with shopping

Herersquos how the majority are spending their money Based on Business Insider ldquoHeres How

Teens Really Spend Money What They Like And Where They Shoprdquo by Hayley Peterson

Nike remains the overall top brand for teens with Forever 21 Action Sports Brands Ameri-

can Eagle and Polo Raplh Lauren as close runner-ups However Aeropostale Abercrombie

amp Fitch and Hollister are losing teen fans Do you agree or disagree with the choices made

Forever 21 New Arrivals

Mixed Print Knit Dress Oversized Fuzzy Knit Cardigan Faux Leather Combo Dress

$1490 $3290 $19 90

Faux Fur Utility Jacket - $2790

Think Big Graphic Tee - $1490

All graphics from

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httpwwwbillboardcomarticlescolumnspop-shop6221818taylor-swift-1989-release-date-shake-it-off-video

httpwwwbillboardcomchartshot-100 httpwwwbusinessinsidercomhow-teens-are-spending-money-2014-4

httpnewsyahoocomebola-patient-thomas-eric-duncan-dies-at-dallas-hospital-201613535html

httpwwwcnncom20140411healthebola-fast-facts httpwwwwashingtonpostcomlocalcrimepolice-to-hold-briefing-in-hannah-graham-case201410189a22d396-570a-11e4-892e-602188e70e9c_storyhtml

httpsnewsyahoocomremains-belong-missing-virginia-student-081022473html

httpwwwnbcnewscomnewsus-newshannah-graham-suspect-arrested-case-missing-uva-student-n210996

FASHION 101

Mr StanleymdashIMS Marching Band

Mr Stanley sponsors the IMS marching band

They perform in football games and parades

and they meet on Wednesdays after school

When asked if he had any stand-out students

Mr Stanley stated that ldquoIn our band there are

so many outstanding members I cannot pick

just a few Everyone has their own talent and

personality that makes this club incrediblerdquo

As for any upcoming events they will be

marching in the Pungo Parade in the near fu-

ture Mr Stanley said that the school can sup-

port the band ldquoBy cheering them on while they

play their music They spend countless hours

practicing their musicrdquo He also added that ldquoIf

you havenrsquot joined a club you should because

you can make a bunch of new friendsrdquo

by Robert Waters

The Bus

YEARBOOK CLUB The Yearbook Club takes pictures of students staff and school

events along with designing the pages of the yearbook The

Yearbook Club meets every second and last Wednesday of the

month Did you know that you can download the Replay It app to

upload photos you take at school events to be considered for the

yearbook I look forward to seeing the completed yearbook as I

think most of the students are

by Lindsey B

Have you been on a school bus lately The bus is a main source of transportation for

IMS students There are a lot of great factors people may not realize about why riding a

bus is important It saves gasoline and it reduces co2 in the environment In my opin-

ion riding the bus can be an adventure One bus scenario is just like how one might im-

agine middle schoolmdashpeople throwing paper balls overcrowding loud people rude com-

ments being heard etc Unfortunately some people choose to act out these negative

behaviors on their bus which can turn a bus ride into a negative experience Wouldnrsquot it

be nice though if bus riders could make riding the bus a positive experience for every-

one For example bus riders can help by talking at an appropriate voice level Who en-

joys hearing people scream or overly loud statements or conversations Also bus riders

can stop negative behaviors like chewing gum talking back to the bus driver standing up

while the bus is moving etc I think a lot of students do not realize too just how hard a

bus driverrsquos job really is He or she is trying to keep students safe and if they have to

deal with negative behaviors and distractions like this bus riders are putting not only their

own safety in jeopardy but othersrsquo safety in jeopardy as well We all want to get home

safe and have a pleasant experience in the process so do the right thingmdashrespect your-

self others your bus and your bus driver

by Zach Tomlin

By Amy A

Did you know teens spend the same amount of money on food as they do with shopping

Herersquos how the majority are spending their money Based on Business Insider ldquoHeres How

Teens Really Spend Money What They Like And Where They Shoprdquo by Hayley Peterson

Nike remains the overall top brand for teens with Forever 21 Action Sports Brands Ameri-

can Eagle and Polo Raplh Lauren as close runner-ups However Aeropostale Abercrombie

amp Fitch and Hollister are losing teen fans Do you agree or disagree with the choices made

Forever 21 New Arrivals

Mixed Print Knit Dress Oversized Fuzzy Knit Cardigan Faux Leather Combo Dress

$1490 $3290 $19 90

Faux Fur Utility Jacket - $2790

Think Big Graphic Tee - $1490

All graphics from

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httpwwwbillboardcomarticlescolumnspop-shop6221818taylor-swift-1989-release-date-shake-it-off-video

httpwwwbillboardcomchartshot-100 httpwwwbusinessinsidercomhow-teens-are-spending-money-2014-4

httpnewsyahoocomebola-patient-thomas-eric-duncan-dies-at-dallas-hospital-201613535html

httpwwwcnncom20140411healthebola-fast-facts httpwwwwashingtonpostcomlocalcrimepolice-to-hold-briefing-in-hannah-graham-case201410189a22d396-570a-11e4-892e-602188e70e9c_storyhtml

httpsnewsyahoocomremains-belong-missing-virginia-student-081022473html

httpwwwnbcnewscomnewsus-newshannah-graham-suspect-arrested-case-missing-uva-student-n210996

FASHION 101

The Bus

YEARBOOK CLUB The Yearbook Club takes pictures of students staff and school

events along with designing the pages of the yearbook The

Yearbook Club meets every second and last Wednesday of the

month Did you know that you can download the Replay It app to

upload photos you take at school events to be considered for the

yearbook I look forward to seeing the completed yearbook as I

think most of the students are

by Lindsey B

Have you been on a school bus lately The bus is a main source of transportation for

IMS students There are a lot of great factors people may not realize about why riding a

bus is important It saves gasoline and it reduces co2 in the environment In my opin-

ion riding the bus can be an adventure One bus scenario is just like how one might im-

agine middle schoolmdashpeople throwing paper balls overcrowding loud people rude com-

ments being heard etc Unfortunately some people choose to act out these negative

behaviors on their bus which can turn a bus ride into a negative experience Wouldnrsquot it

be nice though if bus riders could make riding the bus a positive experience for every-

one For example bus riders can help by talking at an appropriate voice level Who en-

joys hearing people scream or overly loud statements or conversations Also bus riders

can stop negative behaviors like chewing gum talking back to the bus driver standing up

while the bus is moving etc I think a lot of students do not realize too just how hard a

bus driverrsquos job really is He or she is trying to keep students safe and if they have to

deal with negative behaviors and distractions like this bus riders are putting not only their

own safety in jeopardy but othersrsquo safety in jeopardy as well We all want to get home

safe and have a pleasant experience in the process so do the right thingmdashrespect your-

self others your bus and your bus driver

by Zach Tomlin

By Amy A

Did you know teens spend the same amount of money on food as they do with shopping

Herersquos how the majority are spending their money Based on Business Insider ldquoHeres How

Teens Really Spend Money What They Like And Where They Shoprdquo by Hayley Peterson

Nike remains the overall top brand for teens with Forever 21 Action Sports Brands Ameri-

can Eagle and Polo Raplh Lauren as close runner-ups However Aeropostale Abercrombie

amp Fitch and Hollister are losing teen fans Do you agree or disagree with the choices made

Forever 21 New Arrivals

Mixed Print Knit Dress Oversized Fuzzy Knit Cardigan Faux Leather Combo Dress

$1490 $3290 $19 90

Faux Fur Utility Jacket - $2790

Think Big Graphic Tee - $1490

All graphics from

httpwwwforever21comProductCategoryaspxbr=f21ampcategory=whatsnew_all httpenwikipediaorgwikiAll_About_That_Bass

httpwwwbillboardcomarticlescolumnspop-shop6221818taylor-swift-1989-release-date-shake-it-off-video

httpwwwbillboardcomchartshot-100 httpwwwbusinessinsidercomhow-teens-are-spending-money-2014-4

httpnewsyahoocomebola-patient-thomas-eric-duncan-dies-at-dallas-hospital-201613535html

httpwwwcnncom20140411healthebola-fast-facts httpwwwwashingtonpostcomlocalcrimepolice-to-hold-briefing-in-hannah-graham-case201410189a22d396-570a-11e4-892e-602188e70e9c_storyhtml

httpsnewsyahoocomremains-belong-missing-virginia-student-081022473html

httpwwwnbcnewscomnewsus-newshannah-graham-suspect-arrested-case-missing-uva-student-n210996

FASHION 101

By Amy A

Did you know teens spend the same amount of money on food as they do with shopping

Herersquos how the majority are spending their money Based on Business Insider ldquoHeres How

Teens Really Spend Money What They Like And Where They Shoprdquo by Hayley Peterson

Nike remains the overall top brand for teens with Forever 21 Action Sports Brands Ameri-

can Eagle and Polo Raplh Lauren as close runner-ups However Aeropostale Abercrombie

amp Fitch and Hollister are losing teen fans Do you agree or disagree with the choices made

Forever 21 New Arrivals

Mixed Print Knit Dress Oversized Fuzzy Knit Cardigan Faux Leather Combo Dress

$1490 $3290 $19 90

Faux Fur Utility Jacket - $2790

Think Big Graphic Tee - $1490

All graphics from

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httpwwwbillboardcomarticlescolumnspop-shop6221818taylor-swift-1989-release-date-shake-it-off-video

httpwwwbillboardcomchartshot-100 httpwwwbusinessinsidercomhow-teens-are-spending-money-2014-4

httpnewsyahoocomebola-patient-thomas-eric-duncan-dies-at-dallas-hospital-201613535html

httpwwwcnncom20140411healthebola-fast-facts httpwwwwashingtonpostcomlocalcrimepolice-to-hold-briefing-in-hannah-graham-case201410189a22d396-570a-11e4-892e-602188e70e9c_storyhtml

httpsnewsyahoocomremains-belong-missing-virginia-student-081022473html

httpwwwnbcnewscomnewsus-newshannah-graham-suspect-arrested-case-missing-uva-student-n210996

FASHION 101

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New Boyrsquos Clothes from Kohls

Vans Brooklyn Menrsquos Mid-Top Snoopy Lazy Tee-Men

Skate Shoes $1299

$5999 Online Only

Urban Pipeline Striped Slubbed Hoodie-Men Urban Pipeline

$ 1999 Premium Straight-Fit

Jeans-Men

$5000

The Hot 10

By Amy A

Here are this weekrsquos hot 10 songs from the Billboard Hot 100 Chart Agree Disagree Voice

your vote and see if your favorite song will be on the list next issue

1 Shake It Off ndash Taylor Swift

2 All About That Bass ndash Meghan Trainor

3 Animalsndash Maroon 5

4 Habits (Stay High) ndash Tove Lo

5 Bang Bang ndash Jessie J Ariana Grande and Nicki Minaj

6 Hot Boy ndash Bobby Shmurda

7 Love Me Harder ndash Ariana Grande and The Weeknd

8 Take Me To Church ndash Hozier

9 Black Widow ndash Iggy Azalea Featuring Rita Ora

10 Donrsquot Tell lsquoEm ndash Jeremih Featuring YG

Spelling Bee Winners with Ms Timlin

1st place Amy Amoah (8th grade)

Runner-Up Amyra Anderson (7th grade)

Many congratulations to IMSrsquo

Teacher of the YearmdashMrs Wyatt IMS Computer Club wrapping gifts

at IMS Book Fair at Barnes amp Noble

Bullying

WHAT IS BULLYING Bullying is when someone is being mean hitting and even mak-

ing fun of someone and sometimes people even sometimes bully over the internet thatrsquos

known as cyber bullying People all around the world know what bullying is and are trying

to stop it

WHY DO OTHERS BULLY Other people bully others because

1 They want others to feel weak

2 They want to take out their anger out on other people instead of the person

(s) who has made them mad

3 They may want other people to feel how they feel and to go through the pain

of what they had to go through

4 They think itrsquos funny

5 They think they will be respected or considered to be ldquocoolrdquo

DONrsquoT UNDERSTAND THE MEANING See above It may be hard to believe but

some people bully because they donrsquot understand the meaning of bullying

HOW TO STOP BULLYING You can tell a teacher or tell the bully to stop or even while

the bully is bullying the victim you can take the victim with you

TAKE ACTIONGET HELP When you see someone being bullied AGAIN tell a teacher

or an adult your trust or tell the bully to stop If you see someone being bullied you can

take the victim with you

PEOPLE WHO AREWERE BEING BULLIED COME TOGETHER AND SPEAK OUT

if you were being bullied or are currently being bullied come together with a friend and

speak out Maybe you can ask Mr Manugo to go on the announcements and speak out

against bullying

Bullying

Prevention

Kick-Off

with

Charles

Clark

by Narideen

McKenzie Huddle Ray Smith amp

Justin RochellemdashProud to be Pi

Who prepped IMS for

the holiday season

The SCA

Thank you

SCA craft table at IMS Book Fair at

Barnes amp Noble

IMS Computer Club

wrapping gifts at IMS

Book Fair at Barnes amp

Noble

Eagle Eye

Newspaper Staff Members

Amy Amoah

Lindsey Brantley

Kamron Culp

Zachary Tomlin

Robert Waters

Davonta Williams

CLUB SPONSOR Mrs Henri

Spelling Bee Winners with Ms Timlin

1st place Amy Amoah (8th grade)

Runner-Up Amyra Anderson (7th grade)

Many congratulations to IMSrsquo

Teacher of the YearmdashMrs Wyatt IMS Computer Club wrapping gifts

at IMS Book Fair at Barnes amp Noble

Bullying

WHAT IS BULLYING Bullying is when someone is being mean hitting and even mak-

ing fun of someone and sometimes people even sometimes bully over the internet thatrsquos

known as cyber bullying People all around the world know what bullying is and are trying

to stop it

WHY DO OTHERS BULLY Other people bully others because

1 They want others to feel weak

2 They want to take out their anger out on other people instead of the person

(s) who has made them mad

3 They may want other people to feel how they feel and to go through the pain

of what they had to go through

4 They think itrsquos funny

5 They think they will be respected or considered to be ldquocoolrdquo

DONrsquoT UNDERSTAND THE MEANING See above It may be hard to believe but

some people bully because they donrsquot understand the meaning of bullying

HOW TO STOP BULLYING You can tell a teacher or tell the bully to stop or even while

the bully is bullying the victim you can take the victim with you

TAKE ACTIONGET HELP When you see someone being bullied AGAIN tell a teacher

or an adult your trust or tell the bully to stop If you see someone being bullied you can

take the victim with you

PEOPLE WHO AREWERE BEING BULLIED COME TOGETHER AND SPEAK OUT

if you were being bullied or are currently being bullied come together with a friend and

speak out Maybe you can ask Mr Manugo to go on the announcements and speak out

against bullying

Bullying

Prevention

Kick-Off

with

Charles

Clark

by Narideen

McKenzie Huddle Ray Smith amp

Justin RochellemdashProud to be Pi

Who prepped IMS for

the holiday season

The SCA

Thank you

SCA craft table at IMS Book Fair at

Barnes amp Noble

IMS Computer Club

wrapping gifts at IMS

Book Fair at Barnes amp

Noble

Eagle Eye

Newspaper Staff Members

Amy Amoah

Lindsey Brantley

Kamron Culp

Zachary Tomlin

Robert Waters

Davonta Williams

CLUB SPONSOR Mrs Henri

Bullying

WHAT IS BULLYING Bullying is when someone is being mean hitting and even mak-

ing fun of someone and sometimes people even sometimes bully over the internet thatrsquos

known as cyber bullying People all around the world know what bullying is and are trying

to stop it

WHY DO OTHERS BULLY Other people bully others because

1 They want others to feel weak

2 They want to take out their anger out on other people instead of the person

(s) who has made them mad

3 They may want other people to feel how they feel and to go through the pain

of what they had to go through

4 They think itrsquos funny

5 They think they will be respected or considered to be ldquocoolrdquo

DONrsquoT UNDERSTAND THE MEANING See above It may be hard to believe but

some people bully because they donrsquot understand the meaning of bullying

HOW TO STOP BULLYING You can tell a teacher or tell the bully to stop or even while

the bully is bullying the victim you can take the victim with you

TAKE ACTIONGET HELP When you see someone being bullied AGAIN tell a teacher

or an adult your trust or tell the bully to stop If you see someone being bullied you can

take the victim with you

PEOPLE WHO AREWERE BEING BULLIED COME TOGETHER AND SPEAK OUT

if you were being bullied or are currently being bullied come together with a friend and

speak out Maybe you can ask Mr Manugo to go on the announcements and speak out

against bullying

Bullying

Prevention

Kick-Off

with

Charles

Clark

by Narideen

McKenzie Huddle Ray Smith amp

Justin RochellemdashProud to be Pi

Who prepped IMS for

the holiday season

The SCA

Thank you

SCA craft table at IMS Book Fair at

Barnes amp Noble

IMS Computer Club

wrapping gifts at IMS

Book Fair at Barnes amp

Noble

Eagle Eye

Newspaper Staff Members

Amy Amoah

Lindsey Brantley

Kamron Culp

Zachary Tomlin

Robert Waters

Davonta Williams

CLUB SPONSOR Mrs Henri

McKenzie Huddle Ray Smith amp

Justin RochellemdashProud to be Pi

Who prepped IMS for

the holiday season

The SCA

Thank you

SCA craft table at IMS Book Fair at

Barnes amp Noble

IMS Computer Club

wrapping gifts at IMS

Book Fair at Barnes amp

Noble

Eagle Eye

Newspaper Staff Members

Amy Amoah

Lindsey Brantley

Kamron Culp

Zachary Tomlin

Robert Waters

Davonta Williams

CLUB SPONSOR Mrs Henri

Eagle Eye

Newspaper Staff Members

Amy Amoah

Lindsey Brantley

Kamron Culp

Zachary Tomlin

Robert Waters

Davonta Williams

CLUB SPONSOR Mrs Henri