The Eagle
The International School of Zug and Luzern
Hünenberg, Switzerland
http://oszlschoolnewspaper.com/
CSS Chronicle
Chilliwack Secondary School
Chilliwack, Canada
http://cssnewspaper.com/
Drumbeat
Grand River Collegiate Institute
Kitchener, Canada
http://grcidrumbeat.com/
The Crimson Crier
Sparkman High School
Harvest, Alabama
http://crimsoncriernews.com
Valkyrie Voice
Mary G. Montgomery High School
Semmes, Alabama
http://valkyrievoice.com
Friday, February 25, 2011
BA #23/ Teen/Kid Feature
Ugandan Eagle Project Nominated for National Award
A teenager on a quest to earn his Eagle Scout Rank took his service project to east Africa, where he helped improve living conditions for a group of abandoned babies. The project has been nominated for Eagle Scout Service Project of the Year. For his project, Ian Woldt raised money at home and then traveled to Uganda to install a water storage and heating system for the babies and older children at the Kyabakuza Baby House. He also delivered donated medical equitment and 500 cloth diapers. "I just wanted to do something different," said Woldt, 15, a member of Boy Scout Troop 51 in Jackson, who recieved his Eagle rank in a ceremony on January 10 at Jackson United Methodist Church. He is the son of Dan and Danielle Woldt.
A Teen's Take: A'Niya Robinson
"Spend every moment that you can being happy because every second of happiness is something that you can't get back." A'Niya is 16 and goes to Zachary High School. Her parents are Warren and Norma Allen. She is also the first vice president of her junior class and Is a member of New Providence Baptist Church in Zachary. For more information, visit the Advocate's website.
Youth News for February 4, 2011
It happened one night at the beginning of shooting.Denzel Washington, Matthew Broderick, Morgan Freeman, Cary Elwes and Andre Braugher were discussing the film that was to unfold before them.Kennedy talked about Hollywood and how he developed a friendship with director Ron Howard while working on the 1986 film “Gung Ho.” Kennedy played the character Junior in that movie. He knew he was taking a chance. The director could mistake Kennedy’s interpretation as mocking the material.The troops find success in a South Carolina skirmish, but many of them, including Shaw, are killed at a battle at Fort Wagner. And as Kennedy reminisced about his time spent on that film, he was sure to add how the cast and crew heeded Washington’s words.They didn’t mess it up.
A teenager on a quest to earn his Eagle Scout Rank took his service project to east Africa, where he helped improve living conditions for a group of abandoned babies. The project has been nominated for Eagle Scout Service Project of the Year. For his project, Ian Woldt raised money at home and then traveled to Uganda to install a water storage and heating system for the babies and older children at the Kyabakuza Baby House. He also delivered donated medical equitment and 500 cloth diapers. "I just wanted to do something different," said Woldt, 15, a member of Boy Scout Troop 51 in Jackson, who recieved his Eagle rank in a ceremony on January 10 at Jackson United Methodist Church. He is the son of Dan and Danielle Woldt.
A Teen's Take: A'Niya Robinson
"Spend every moment that you can being happy because every second of happiness is something that you can't get back." A'Niya is 16 and goes to Zachary High School. Her parents are Warren and Norma Allen. She is also the first vice president of her junior class and Is a member of New Providence Baptist Church in Zachary. For more information, visit the Advocate's website.
Youth News for February 4, 2011
It happened one night at the beginning of shooting.Denzel Washington, Matthew Broderick, Morgan Freeman, Cary Elwes and Andre Braugher were discussing the film that was to unfold before them.Kennedy talked about Hollywood and how he developed a friendship with director Ron Howard while working on the 1986 film “Gung Ho.” Kennedy played the character Junior in that movie. He knew he was taking a chance. The director could mistake Kennedy’s interpretation as mocking the material.The troops find success in a South Carolina skirmish, but many of them, including Shaw, are killed at a battle at Fort Wagner. And as Kennedy reminisced about his time spent on that film, he was sure to add how the cast and crew heeded Washington’s words.They didn’t mess it up.
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
March Lion's Club Article
St. Patrick's Day
Saint Patrick was the patron saint and national apostle of Ireland who is credited with bringing christianity to Ireland. Most of what is known about him comes from his two works, the Confessio, a spiritual autobiography, and his Epistola, a denunciation of British mistreatment of Irish christians. Saint Patrick described himself as a "most humble-minded man, pouring forth a continuous paean of thanks to his Maker for having chosen him as the instrument whereby multitudes who had worshipped idols and unclean things had become the people of God."
Saint Patrick is most known for driving the snakes from Ireland. It is true there are no snakes in Ireland, but there probably never have been - the island was separated from the rest of the continent at the end of the Ice Age. As in many old pagan religions, serpent symbols were common and often worshipped. Driving the snakes from Ireland was probably symbolic of putting an end to that pagan practice. While not the first to bring christianity to Ireland, it is Patrick who is said to have encountered the Druids at Tara and abolished their pagan rites. The story holds that he converted the warrior chiefs and princes, baptizing them and thousands of their subjects in the "Holy Wells" that still bear this name.
Saint Patrick's Day has come to be associated with everything Irish: anything green and gold, shamrocks and luck. Most importantly, to those who celebrate its intended meaning, St. Patrick's Day is a traditional day for spiritual renewal and offering prayers for missionaries worldwide.
So, why is it celebrated on March 17th? One theory is that that is the day that St. Patrick died. Since the holiday began in Ireland, it is believed that as the Irish spread out around the world, they took with them their history and celebrations. The biggest observance of all is, of course, in Ireland. With the exception of restaurants and pubs, almost all businesses close on March 17th. Being a religious holiday as well, many Irish attend mass, where March 17th is the traditional day for offering prayers for missionaries worldwide before the serious celebrating begins.
In American cities with a large Irish population, St. Patrick's Day is a very big deal. Big cities and small towns alike celebrate with parades, "wearing of the green," music and songs, Irish food and drink, and activities for kids such as crafts, coloring and games. Some communities even go so far as to dye rivers or streams green!
Fun Sheet
Saint Patrick was the patron saint and national apostle of Ireland who is credited with bringing christianity to Ireland. Most of what is known about him comes from his two works, the Confessio, a spiritual autobiography, and his Epistola, a denunciation of British mistreatment of Irish christians. Saint Patrick described himself as a "most humble-minded man, pouring forth a continuous paean of thanks to his Maker for having chosen him as the instrument whereby multitudes who had worshipped idols and unclean things had become the people of God."
Saint Patrick is most known for driving the snakes from Ireland. It is true there are no snakes in Ireland, but there probably never have been - the island was separated from the rest of the continent at the end of the Ice Age. As in many old pagan religions, serpent symbols were common and often worshipped. Driving the snakes from Ireland was probably symbolic of putting an end to that pagan practice. While not the first to bring christianity to Ireland, it is Patrick who is said to have encountered the Druids at Tara and abolished their pagan rites. The story holds that he converted the warrior chiefs and princes, baptizing them and thousands of their subjects in the "Holy Wells" that still bear this name.
Saint Patrick's Day has come to be associated with everything Irish: anything green and gold, shamrocks and luck. Most importantly, to those who celebrate its intended meaning, St. Patrick's Day is a traditional day for spiritual renewal and offering prayers for missionaries worldwide.
So, why is it celebrated on March 17th? One theory is that that is the day that St. Patrick died. Since the holiday began in Ireland, it is believed that as the Irish spread out around the world, they took with them their history and celebrations. The biggest observance of all is, of course, in Ireland. With the exception of restaurants and pubs, almost all businesses close on March 17th. Being a religious holiday as well, many Irish attend mass, where March 17th is the traditional day for offering prayers for missionaries worldwide before the serious celebrating begins.
In American cities with a large Irish population, St. Patrick's Day is a very big deal. Big cities and small towns alike celebrate with parades, "wearing of the green," music and songs, Irish food and drink, and activities for kids such as crafts, coloring and games. Some communities even go so far as to dye rivers or streams green!
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Thursday, February 10, 2011
blog assignment#18: Obama
Barack Obama
Barack Hussien Obama II was born on August 4, 1961 in Honolulu, Hawaii. His mother, Stanley Anne Dunham, was from Witchita, Kansas. His father, Barack Obama Sr., was a Luo from Nyang'oma Kogelo, Nyanza Province, Kenya. His parents divorced when he was only two years old and married Lolo Soetoro an Indonesian man with whom she had Barack's half sister, Maya. When Barack was younger he was known as "Barry."
Two years after graduating, Obama was hired in Chicago as director of the Developing Communities Project (DCP), a church-based community organization originally comprising eight Catholic parishes in Greater Roseland on Chicago's South Side. He worked there as a community organizer from June 1985 to May 1988. In late 1988, Obama entered Harvard Law School. He was also selected editor of the Harvard Law Review at the end of his first year.
Barack Obama is, as described in The Audacity of Hope, a Christian. He grew up in a non-religious household. He is said to have developed his Christian views in his adult life. Obama was baptized at Trinity United Church of Christ in 1988 and was an active member there for two decades. Now Obama's primary plave of worship is at the Evergreen Chapel at Camp David.
Barack Obama is the 44th president of the United States of America. He is also the current president of the U.S. He is the first African-American U.S. President ever. His Vice President is Joe Biden. Obama was inaugurated on January 20, 2009.
In June 1989, Obama met Michelle Robinson when he was employed as a summer associate at the Chicago law firm of Sidley Austin. At first, she would not go on a date with him while they worked together. They began dating later that summer, became engaged in 1991, and were married on October 3, 1992. Obama's first daughter, Malia Ann, was born on July 4, 1998, followed by Natasha, or Sasha, on June 10, 2001. They now have a dog (a Portugese water spaniel) named Bo. Obama lives in the White House with his family and is 49 years old.
Barack Hussien Obama II was born on August 4, 1961 in Honolulu, Hawaii. His mother, Stanley Anne Dunham, was from Witchita, Kansas. His father, Barack Obama Sr., was a Luo from Nyang'oma Kogelo, Nyanza Province, Kenya. His parents divorced when he was only two years old and married Lolo Soetoro an Indonesian man with whom she had Barack's half sister, Maya. When Barack was younger he was known as "Barry."
Two years after graduating, Obama was hired in Chicago as director of the Developing Communities Project (DCP), a church-based community organization originally comprising eight Catholic parishes in Greater Roseland on Chicago's South Side. He worked there as a community organizer from June 1985 to May 1988. In late 1988, Obama entered Harvard Law School. He was also selected editor of the Harvard Law Review at the end of his first year.
Barack Obama is, as described in The Audacity of Hope, a Christian. He grew up in a non-religious household. He is said to have developed his Christian views in his adult life. Obama was baptized at Trinity United Church of Christ in 1988 and was an active member there for two decades. Now Obama's primary plave of worship is at the Evergreen Chapel at Camp David.
Barack Obama is the 44th president of the United States of America. He is also the current president of the U.S. He is the first African-American U.S. President ever. His Vice President is Joe Biden. Obama was inaugurated on January 20, 2009.
In June 1989, Obama met Michelle Robinson when he was employed as a summer associate at the Chicago law firm of Sidley Austin. At first, she would not go on a date with him while they worked together. They began dating later that summer, became engaged in 1991, and were married on October 3, 1992. Obama's first daughter, Malia Ann, was born on July 4, 1998, followed by Natasha, or Sasha, on June 10, 2001. They now have a dog (a Portugese water spaniel) named Bo. Obama lives in the White House with his family and is 49 years old.
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Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Assignment#10/George Mueller
George Mueller
George Ferdinand Mueller was born on September 27, 1805 in Kroppenstedt, Germany. His early life was not marked by righteousness — in fact, he was a thief, a liar and a gambler. By the age of 10, Mueller was stealing government money from his father. While his mother was dying, he, at 14 years of age, was playing cards with friends and drinking. At the University of Halle, Mueller was invited to a Christian prayer meeting with fellow students. He began to read and study the bible. After praying with the pastor on his knees, he was convinced of his salvation.
George Mueller became a Christian evangelist and the director of Ashley Down orphanage in Bristol, England. During his life time, Mueller cared for 10,024 orphans. He was well known for an education to the children under his care, to the point where he was accused of raising the poor above their natural station in life. He also established 117 schools which offered Christian education to over 120,000 children, many of them being orphans. The work of Mueller and his wife with orphans began in 1836 with the preparation of their own home at 6 Wilson Street, Bristol for the supplies of thirty girls. Soon after, three more houses in Wilson Street were furnished, growing the total of children cared for to 130. In 1845, as growth continued, Mueller decided that a separate building designed to house 300 children was necessary, and in 1849, at Ashley Down, Bristol, home opened up.
One of Mueller's quotes is, "A servant of God has but one master." Some other quotes include "The less we read the Word of God, the less we desire to read it, and the less we pray, the less we desire to pray,”and "If honest of heart and uprightness before God were lacking or if I did not patiently wait on God for instruction, or if I preferred the counsel of my fellow-men to the declarations of the Word of God, I made great mistakes.” I believe that George Mueller was a righteous man. His life and legacy should be treasured in the hearts of anyone and everyone. He should be admired. His life inspires me to go and help the needy and donate to charity. He saved lives, and is now resting in peace.
George Ferdinand Mueller was born on September 27, 1805 in Kroppenstedt, Germany. His early life was not marked by righteousness — in fact, he was a thief, a liar and a gambler. By the age of 10, Mueller was stealing government money from his father. While his mother was dying, he, at 14 years of age, was playing cards with friends and drinking. At the University of Halle, Mueller was invited to a Christian prayer meeting with fellow students. He began to read and study the bible. After praying with the pastor on his knees, he was convinced of his salvation.
George Mueller became a Christian evangelist and the director of Ashley Down orphanage in Bristol, England. During his life time, Mueller cared for 10,024 orphans. He was well known for an education to the children under his care, to the point where he was accused of raising the poor above their natural station in life. He also established 117 schools which offered Christian education to over 120,000 children, many of them being orphans. The work of Mueller and his wife with orphans began in 1836 with the preparation of their own home at 6 Wilson Street, Bristol for the supplies of thirty girls. Soon after, three more houses in Wilson Street were furnished, growing the total of children cared for to 130. In 1845, as growth continued, Mueller decided that a separate building designed to house 300 children was necessary, and in 1849, at Ashley Down, Bristol, home opened up.
One of Mueller's quotes is, "A servant of God has but one master." Some other quotes include "The less we read the Word of God, the less we desire to read it, and the less we pray, the less we desire to pray,”and "If honest of heart and uprightness before God were lacking or if I did not patiently wait on God for instruction, or if I preferred the counsel of my fellow-men to the declarations of the Word of God, I made great mistakes.” I believe that George Mueller was a righteous man. His life and legacy should be treasured in the hearts of anyone and everyone. He should be admired. His life inspires me to go and help the needy and donate to charity. He saved lives, and is now resting in peace.
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