The Scribbler Winter /Spring Edition Page 1 The Scribbler A St. Margaret Mary Catholic School Publication 2 nd & 3 rd Quarters Winter/Spring Edition May 22, 2017 President Trump Takes the Oath of Office By: Adam Roy, Staff Writer On Friday, January 20 , 2017, Donald John Trump became the 45 th president of the United States of America. In his inauguration speech President Trump said, “I will fight for you with every breath in my body; and I will never, ever, let you down.” He also made a comment that reflected his views on the political establishment in Washington. He said, “We will no longer accept politicians who are all talk and no action, constantly complaining, but never doing anything about it. The time for empty talk is over. Now arrives the hour of action. Do not allow anyone to tell you that it cannot be done.” President Trump has been criticized for having a pretty grim view of life in the United States. He is quoted as saying, “We live in a country where mothers and children are trapped i n poverty in our inner cities. This American carnage stops right here and stops right now.” Many people have high faith in our new president, while others are a little unsure, only time will tell. ________________________________________________________________ Prior to the Inauguration Mrs. Rhodes gave her Social Studies students a chance to tell us what they would do if elected president, here are a few of the response: “ I would get rid of abortion.” Keara Harbin “I would stop world racism.” Shelby Fontenot “I would make everyone be kind and respectful to one another.” Sarah Langevin “ I would end abortion and planned parenthood.” Michael Kingsbery
Transcript
The Scribbler Winter /Spring Edition Page 1
The Scribbler A St. Margaret Mary Catholic School Publication
2nd & 3rd Quarters Winter/Spring Edition May 22, 2017
President Trump Takes the Oath of Office By: Adam Roy,
Staff Writer
On Friday, January 20, 2017,
Donald John Trump became the 45th
president of the United States of
America. In his inauguration speech
President Trump said, “I will fight for you with every breath in my body; and I will
never, ever, let you down.” He also made a comment that reflected his views on
the political establishment in Washington. He said, “We will no longer accept
politicians who are all talk and no action, constantly complaining, but never doing
anything about it. The time for empty talk is over. Now arrives the hour of action.
Do not allow anyone to tell you that it cannot be done.” President Trump has been
criticized for having a pretty grim view of life in the United States. He is quoted as
saying, “We live in a country where mothers and children are trapped in poverty in
our inner cities. This American carnage stops right here and stops right now.”
Many people have high faith in our new president, while others are a little unsure,
Prior to the Inauguration Mrs. Rhodes gave her Social Studies students a chance
to tell us what they would do if elected president, here are a few of the
response:
“ I would get rid of abortion.” Keara Harbin “I would stop world racism.” Shelby Fontenot
“I would make everyone be kind and respectful to one another.” Sarah Langevin
“ I would end abortion and planned parenthood.” Michael Kingsbery
The Scribbler Winter /Spring Edition Page 2
4th Graders share their ideas on “What Makes a Good President”
A good president needs to be resposible. He/she needs to have patience too.
A prseident should be organized too. He must do many thinsg and care for
others. By: Abbey Caruso
One thing that makes a good presidnet is he has to be fair. He shodul also try to
be nice. He shodul make better laws. By: Luke Anticich
He has to have courage and strength. He has to be a God like person. He has
to respect God and Jesus. He has to be kind. By: Cole Monnier
A good president needs to be a kind person. He has to have the ability to make
the USA great. He has to believe in what he can do for us. He should be loyal to
our country. By: Sterling Torroll
6th & 7th Graders Compete in the Annual Science Fair
Several Advance to Regional Competion at SLU
By: Bruce Trascher,
Staff Writer
Science Fair is a great experience for our 6th and 7th
grade students. It gives the students a taste for what it would be like
if you were a scientist, who has to create and carry out your own
science experiment. It allows them to learn about science outside
the classroom.
The Science Fair is hosted by none other than our 6th and 7th
grade science teacher, Mrs. Becker. Students are able to choose
their science experiment with Mrs. Becker’s approval. The students
write a paper and do a physical project board with the report.
Some students choose to work with a partner.
For the last two years I have worked with a partner. I found that
it was easier to work with a partner. And both times we won a
ribbon. The 5th grade religion fair is fun, but the science fair is a much
bigger resposibility, but fun too. This year my partner, Jessie Keen
The Scribbler Winter /Spring Edition Page 3
and myslef went to compete at the State Regional Science Fair at
Southeastern University because we won a first place ribbon at our
school science fair.
Going to regional science fair competition was breathtaking.
Not only do you get to meet and look at the projects from other kids
from schools in our region, but you get to explore the arena where
the science fair is held. Jessie and I had time to explore the college
campus, get soemthing to eat, and visit the bookstore. We may not
have won on the regional level, but we tried our best and did a
good job. And our parents were so proud of us, we all went to Dairy
Queen when it ended.
6th and 7th Grade Science Fair Winners:
Red Ribbon Winners: Hannah Mottram,
Richard Tonry & Robbie Worchel, Georgia
Cox & McAllister Wadleigh, Spencer
Woodruff, Joshua Berault, Brandon Hardy,
Brenna Becker, Abby Hall & Madyson
Mitchell, Anthony Wootan, Abigail Curl
Blue Ribbon Winners: (These
winners represented our school at
the regional science fair.)
Nicolas Kapusta & Matthew Pons,
Katheryn Mayeaux, Nadia Anticich &
Hailey Ziegel, Grace Green, Grayson
Lessard, Alex Nguyen & Dylan
Nguyen, Caleb Keister, Madison
Warren & Julie Faciance, Sarah
Langevin, Bruce Trascher & Jessie Keen
Grayson Lessard placed at the regional competion and went on to
represent SMM at the state science fair where he placed fifth.
Outstanding job Grayson!
The Scribbler Winter /Spring Edition Page 4
SMM Advanced Band is Proud of Our Own,
Marshall Thompson Named to District Honor Band
By: Marshall Thompson, Staff Writer
My name is Marshall Thompson, and I am a 7th grader at SMM. I play the alto saxophone in our school band. Mr. Smith, our new band director, is part of the Louisiana Music Educators Association (LMEA). He told me about the District Honor Band auditions and gave me some scales and etudes to practice. A scale is a series of notes going up and down an octave, starting and ending on the same note. An etude is a short song that stresses a musical aspect, such as speed or volume. The LMEA holds yearly auditions and concerts for students from fourth grade through high school. I tried out for the junior high band on December 10th at Fontainebleau Jr. High in Mandeville.
I was nervous. There were lots of kids from all over the Northshore and the rest of District IX. I checked in for my audition and warmed up amongst many other musicians. Some were playing instruments that I had never seen before, like the oboe and bass clarinet. When my audition time came around, I went into a classroom in which a judge sat behind a sheet. I played my scales and etudes, along with a piece of music I had never seen before. When I checked the website the next day for the results, I saw my name listed under the Alto Saxophone Section. I was excited and relived. I was honored at our SMM school mass the next week and began looking forward to our practices, which were to be held at Southeastern Louisiana University.
Finally, January 19th rolled around and I arrived at the first practice. I had never met anyone there, and I was nervous. However, I think I fit right in. Our band director turned out to be lively, vigorous man. He, along with the three other alto saxes, helped me to practice the songs we had to play and to perfect them in time for the concert. Our director helped take the pressure off us and kept us in a light mood.
The day of the concert I received a plaque with my name on it and a t-shirt with all the band members’ names on it. For the concert we played five selections: Whirling Novenas, Devil with a Blue Dress, Peace, Snakebite, and Above the World. I
The Scribbler Winter /Spring Edition Page 5
think all of us played exceptionally well. All of the songs sounded amazing and our director was very proud of us. I am so glad I was there to represent St. Margaret Mary School.
Marshall Thompson has been playing the alto sax in the SMM band since 4th grade. He plans to continue his music as a member of the Pope John Paul High School Band, when he enters for 8th grade. We wish him the best of luck and are very proud of him.
Annual Scripps Spelling Bee is a Real Test for Students
By: Andrew Bywater
Staff Writer
On January 26, 2017, fourteen spellers, from 5th, 6th and 7th grades,
competed against each other in the annual Scripps Spelling Bee held at St.
Margaret Mary. Each contestant was called upon to spell a word out loud. If
you misspelled the word, you were eliminated from the competition. As each
round progressed more and more students were eliminated. The completion
became very intense and exciting. Finally Peyton Landry, 5th grader was
eliminated, he would take third place. It was down to me and Marshall
Thompson, my fellow 7th grader. And I came out victorious. Let’s see how
you would do. Can you correctly spell miscellaneous, pterodactyl, or
equestrian? I did.
Spelling Bee Participants: Joshua Berault, Andrew Bywater, Carson Cockrell,
Vince Enright, Lauren Gillio, Major Gorgone, Sarah Homburg, Jessie Keen,
Peyton Landry, Francesca-Rose Mayeux, Thuy An Nguyen, Allison Rice,
Marshall Thompson
The Scribbler Winter /Spring Edition Page 6
Representing SMM at the Regional Spelling Bee was Andrew Bywater, Carson
Every year several family members come to visit my family over
the Christmas break. Sometimes my cousins bring boyfriends. One year,
one of my cousins got married and the Keen Family traveled to Phoenix
for the wedding. Another cousin brought her boyfriend who is in officer
training school for the US Army. This Christmas, my aunt and uncle,
along with my cousin brought a special guest. Her name was Catherine
and she was visiting from Ireland. She was very nice and I really liked
her accent.
I interviewed her about her childhood in Ireland during WWII. She
told me that during the war they had to ration food. Her Dad was a
civil engineer. He could only use their car for work because of gas
rationing. Cars were only driven for necessity – not even for driving to
school. She told me they also rationed coal, which was used to heat their
homes. She said they would collect turf from the bogs and burn that for
heat. She told me she had never seen a banana until she was 7 years old.
Because of WW II they did not get fresh fruit like bananas in Ireland till
the war ended.
I enjoy every Christmas break with family and friends who visit. I
also find it interesting to meet new people; and s0metimes they are part
of your own family. I had fun with my new friend Catherine this break.
The Scribbler Winter /Spring Edition Page 7
Sporting News
Boys Junior Varsity Basketball Wins District Title
Team Members: Nicholas Buckley, Gabe
Brewer, Carson Cockrell, DJ Fowler, Major
Gorgone, Trey Higgins, Konnor Milligan,
Jacob Mire, Sam Pennier, Jake Rogillio,
Joseph Tonglet, Andrew Vollenweider.
Varsity Basketball Teams Hit the Hardwood
Boys Team Members: Mason Appleton, Tanner Arnold, Andrew Bywater, Hayden Duarte, Kyle Ferraris, Trent Hoogacker, Lincoln Oertling, Timmy Owens, Shawn Riviere, Marshall Thompson, Spencer Woodruff Girls Team Members: Brenna Becker, Jayci Burgess, Jansyn Burgess, Arianna Caruso, Kameron Dixon, Savanna Dyer, Samantha Harkins, Shannon Landry, Brooke LeBreton, Mallory Mistretta, Mallory Norton, Jessica Runnels, Emma St.Cyr
SMM Soccer Go for the Goal
Boys Team Members: Nicholas Barone, Andrew Besh, Vince Enright, Deric French, Nicholas Kapusta, Caleb Keister, Konner Milligan, Jacob Mire, Alex Nguyen, Dylan Nguyen, Dylan Nguyen, Matthew Nguyen, Jonathan Noda, Henley Oertling, Lincoln Oertling, Matthew Pons, Liam Richert,Shawn Riviere, Caleb Smith, Patrick Tonry, Richard Tonry Girls Team Members: Baylor Bounds, Jansen Burgess, Jayci Burgess, Caroline Cox, Georgia Cox, Emily Gautreaux, Grace Green, Mackenzie Green, Sarah Homburg, Samanth Perque, Allison Rice, Madeline Smail, Katelyn Smith, Hailee Spadoni, McAllister Wadleigh, Emily Wheat
Coach Matt wished to thank all the SMM Student Athletes that contributed to the success of the basketball and soccer teams this year. He looks forward to the future success as team members improve in the skills.
The Scribbler Winter /Spring Edition Page 8
Spotlight on SMM Clubs and Activities
SMM Choir Brings a Joyful Noise On to the Lord
Feature Writer: Zachary Osborne
From the warm ups, to the performances at mass
the SMM Choir is extremely talented. Open to
students in grades fourth through seventh the choir
is filled with beautiful voices. When asked about
her favorite thing about choir Isabella said “It’s
being with my friends.” This was a very popular
answer among many choir members. Our choir is
under the direction of Mrs. Tiffany Brewer. We practice once a week. We perform at
school masses and on special occasions like the Veterans Day program. When I think
of choir, I think of it as a means to praise God and bring people closer to Christ.
We are made for Service
Sr. Elizabeth Hebert and her Mission/Service Club, made up of about thirty 5th,
6th and 7th graders meet every other Wednesday morning at 7:30 am. There they
discuss and act upon ways to make our world a better place. The club has just recently
finished a project where they collected toothbrushes for the group Dos Amigos, a
mission group to Belize. With the help of our very generous student body they collected
3,100 toothbrushes. Currently they are working on behalf of Catholic Relief Services in
collecting loose change in “rice bowls” sent home with our SMM Students. They
watched videos to help them learn how the money is put to good use to educate and
help improve the way of life of those in under developed countries. But the real thing
these students are learning is how to spread the love of Jesus. Through prayer and
actions these students put into practice some of the Corporal and Spiritual Works of
Mercy, something we are all called to do as Christ’s disciples.
A December Prayer By: Samantha Harkins
The Scribbler Winter /Spring Edition Page 9
Dear God up in Heaven, please protect me this winter season. Help me to grow in your love and to help prepare me for this advent season and for the birth of Jesus Christ. Give us the courage to love and protect others
for today and more. Thank you for all of your gifts for this winter. Amen.
“ The Scribbler” Staff
Andrew Bywater Jessie Keen Bruce Trascher
Adam Roy Marshall Thompson
Editor: Mrs. Pichon
Editors Note:
I wish to apologize for the delay in publishing this issue of the Scribbler.
Unfortunately due to personal health issues, I was absent from school more
often than I would have liked. This resulted in this issue going to press so
late. I do hope you enjoyed the articles the boy’s worked so hard to write,
in spite of the poor timing. Be on the lookout for one last special end of
