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Answers for Christmas Carol Puzzle:

1. Jingle Bells

2. Walking in a Winter Wonder-

land

3. Santa Claus is Coming to

Town

4. Joy to the World

5. Rudolph the Red Nosed Rein-

deer

6. O' Come All Ye Faithful

7. I'm Dreaming of a White

Christmas

8. Oh, Christmas Tree

9. What Child is This?

10. We Three Kings

11. Deck the Halls

12. I Saw Three Ships Come Sail-

ing In

13. O' Holy Night

14. Noel

15. Away In a Manger

16. The Twelve Days of Christ-

mas

17. I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa

Claus

18. All I Want For Christmas is

My Two Front Teeth

19. Chestnuts Roasting on an

Open Fire

20. It Came Upon a Midnight

Clear

21. Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let

it Snow!

22. Silent Night

23. O' Little Town of Bethlehem

24. Silver Bells

Tinkering eTime

Bethany Burks, Alexa Roberts, and L.H.

Mrs. McDowells e-time is a group of smart and creative students. They took

some many joy in making scientific toys for little kids. London Shell a 8th

grader got so much joy from this project. “My group was in charge of doing

vroom bots. They are little robots that help kids learn about building and

mechanics. It’s really nice to know that you're helping kids learn.” There

were also many other projects like magnetic slime. his was a great e-time

committed to helping kids learn the principles of science.

Holiday Trivia!

-answers on page 3

1. Which country was the first to use

the tradition of the Christmas tree?

2. What is Santa Clause called in

France?

3. How many ghosts are in a Christ-

mas carol?

4. Which country is the largest ex-

porter of Christmas trees?

5. Which company made Santa Clause

popular in America?

6. What are the four main food

groups for elves.

7. How many sides does a snow-

flake have?

8. Name the original eight rein-

deer from the 'Twas the night

Before Christmas' poem?

9. The character Jack Skellington

appears in which 1993 Tim Bur-

ton film?

10. In the song “Grandma Got

Run over by a Reindeer” what

did Grandma go to get?

11. What did the traffic cop hol-

ler to Frosty?

12. What does Alvin the Chip-

munk want for Christmas?

13. Where was mommy when

she was kissing Santa Clause?

Happy Holidays!

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Tigers Give Back Edition: This issue is centered around the students at WMS and

the many ways that they have given back to our school and community over the last

quarter. Keep up the good work Tigers!

P A G E 2 How do you give back?

What are some ways that Tigers can give back?

Lacy Holland (8): I try to be really nice to people and help them when I can.

Evan Graham (8): I give back by recycling.

Aliyah Skillens (8): You can donate mon-ey to the Willard graduation tubs to help people graduate.

Connor Reich (7) : Being in STUCO and helping people in need.

Josiah Ortlieb (8): I put money in the offering.

Charles Sexton (8): Whenever a student doesn’t get any thing on a test, I help them understand what they were sup-posed to do.

Taygen Bantz (7): I donate old clothes to donation boxes.

Jade-Lynn Blomenkamp (7): Share your Christmas! I help the less fortunate people get Christmas gifts.

Ella Hobson (8): I teach little kids how to read.

Daniel and Jarrett: We donate money!

Kyah Herman (7): I do good deeds for random people and eventually get paid back for them.

Angelina Anderson (7): Show teachers how much we really appreciate them.

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Homemade Christmas Gifts By: Laney Hammers

Ever wonder what to get that special someone for Christmas? Well I have the answer for you! The stress of finding the perfect Christmas gift can put a big damper in your plans. I know I al-ways find trying to fit every special person in my life with a gift is challenging. It can also be a challenge to find inexpensive gift ideas. Here are some fun easy to make Christmas gift ideas. The first one is a hot cocoa mix snowman. It is three jars with the first being hot cocoa mix. The oth-er two being peppermints and marshmallows. You put the three jars on top of each oth-er and decorate it like a snowman. Another idea is a homemade mugs. You can draw an-ything on the mug and then paint with a sealant. I hope these gifts make the stress of picking gifts easier on you.

Holiday Question Answers: (Questions on page 1)

1: Germany

2. Papa Noel

3. Four Ghosts

4. Canada

5. Hallmark

6. candy, candy canes, candy corns and syrup

7. six

8. Comet, Cupid, Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Don-

ner, Blitzen

9. The Nightmare Before Christmas

10. Her medication

11. STOP!

12. A Hula-Hoop

13. Underneath the Mistletoe

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Can You Spot the Difference?

The day I was Invisible… A short story by: Samuel Cooper

I was minding my own business one day then i saw it a bright green light coming towards me from down the street. No one else seemed to notice it but me and then it hit me square in the chest and I felt cold inside and then I blacked out right in the side walk. I woke up in the same place I fell people walking over me and to the side of me and none of them seemed to notice me until one of them tripped over my legs and yelled, “ Hey you why did you trip me?’, and the other man said, “ I didn’t trip you.” , and the first man threw a punch and the started fighting right next to me. I got up and told the first man it was me and that I was sorry and he said,” Who’s that?”, and I looked up and down the man and my eyes caught were my feet would be and couldn’t see my feet, or my legs, or my arms and I realized I was invisible. I started thinking about it the green ball that only I could see and that the man couldn’t see me and I realized I must be dreaming so I pinched myself and nothing happened but my arm hurt. So this must be reality so since it was reality I decided I would have some fun with this. Firstly decided to go to a movie theater and watch the third hobbit which I had been wanting to see for a while. So I went and saw it was going to play in 5 minutes. And so I went in and got a good seat where nobody else would sit. It lasted about 3 hours it was a lot better than I thought it would be it surprised that Kili and Fili died and Thoren too. As well as Smaug getting shot by the black arrow. After i left i went to the place where they make lottery tickets and found out the numbers and then slipped my dad a note with the numbers on it. The day of the lottery my dad placed his numbers and won 500 trillion dollars and went crazy my mom had to bail him out with $1000 of the 500 trillion. He bought about 1000 acres with some woods on it built a house and the biggest deck i have ever seen and then made himself a fire pit and got new furniture and a big recliner. and from what i noticed he let me have a 1 million dollar budget for my room and game room. And after the craziest day I had I came to my new house put all the stuff I got at bass pro in my half a room closet. Then I rolled out my sleeping bag and went to bed. When I woke up I looked at my hands and I could see them then I looked at my body and I could see it I was visible again. I tried not to tell my mom and dad I just told them I liked the new house and I asked my mom if we could go shopping for my new room. First we went to Kohl's to get my bed then we went to Bed Bath and Beyond to get some furniture for my room. After all that we went home and arranged my new room is was awesome after we arranged we went to Walmart to get a PlayStation 3 or 4 and an x-box 360. after that long day we washed all my new sheets we set up my bed and we both took a nap and that night we went to Red Lobster my dad got the endless shrimp and i got some really good chicken and shrimp and mashed potatoes. And that night we all sat down and watched a movie we had not seen in a while and it was the best day we all had.

Interviews in WMS: Decorate the Halls by Kaliyah Thompson Krystalynn(8)

How is your etime giving back to the Willard community? We are using recycled materials and making Christmas items to decorate the halls

What are you working on in your etime? We are making tissue balls out of newspaper

What has been your favorite part about this etime? Working together to make things that we will hang around our school

What has been the most challenging part? Putting all of our ideas into 1 hallway

What are some other ways you could give back to our school or community? We can have fundraisers, And have a fun time while doing it.

Kaeden(8)

How is your etime giving back to the community? We are making ornaments out of recycled material

What are you working on in your etime? Present boxes to decorate the halls. And recycled ornaments.

What has been your favorite part about this etime? Working together and coming up with cool ideas

What has been the most challenging part? Working together and trying to get stuff done on time.

What are some other ways that you can give back to your community or school? clean up around school and volunteer

Christmas Carol Puzzle:

Each picture represents a different Christmas

carol or Christmas song. See how many you

can guess! Answers are on the back page.

Care To Learn Foundation by Bethany Burks

When you think of giving back, you might think of sending money to an orphaned African child that you

saw on a tv commercial that is playing depressing music in the background, but sometimes the people

that need the most help and materials are in your own community. This is proven to be true by the Care

To Learn Foundation, which helps to meet the emergent needs of health, hunger, and hygiene of chil-

dren in our Willard school district. This foundation is very active in our

community, for in 2013-2014 they made just under 4,000 impressions

(meeting a child's needs) on the children of our district. The leader of

the Care To Learn foundation in our district is Debbie Burks. Other than

being the schools social worker, and working Care to Learn she is also

in charge of the Willard Community Food Pantry for the school. Debbie

also runs a clothing bank and manages many other areas to help stu-

dents in our district with any need that may delay them from learning.

Debbie also contributes as the liaison for the homeless of the district.

Interview with Witt’s eTime I did some interviews in Mrs. Witt’s class and wanted to

know what their class was doing and here are some an-

swers I got.

This is an answer from Bailey Curry:

Question: How is your etime giving back to the willard

community?

Answer: To give people a christmassy place.

Question: What project are you working on with your

etime?

Answer: They are hanging lights and snowflakes.

Question: What has been your favorite part or this etime.

Answer: Giving back.

Question: What has been the most challenging part?

Answer: Coming up with a more creative idea to bring out

that christmas spirite.

Question: What are some other ways that you could give

back to our school or community?

Answer: Bring in donations.

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Interview with a Potato by Jayce Burney I recently sat down to interview a potato I bought from Walmart. It gave very great feedback that I think I should share with you. It is a very, very interesting potato. I honestly don’t know what he was think-ing, but it ended up. . . alright. How was your day this morning? No one likes you very much Jayce. Why did you decide to be a potato? I was born this way!

When is your favorite time of the year? Well I don’t like the winter or autumn. I like the summer. Where are your parents? Potato soup. . . What is the opposite of opposite? I don’t know, what is different about different? Where have you been all your life? Well, I was born in the ground on a farm. Then I got moved to a bag, where random people were always sitting on me. I wish _____________. I wish I were a panda. Why is a chili called “chili” when it is really hot? Potatoes. . . What is the meaning of your name? Well, it’s a long story. “P” means Puny. “O” means octopus in disguise. “T” means Turtle. “A” means Alligator. “T” means Tetherball. “O” means Obtuse. Puny Octopus Turtle Alligator Tetherball Obtuse. POTATO for short. Do you believe you can fly? Do you believe you can touch the sky? Do you have friends? Does someone that eats me, but says “ I love this potato” count? What is your worst pet-peeve? You.

What Does Christmas Mean to You?

By: Katie Baird

With Christmas just around the corner, people are talking all about their favorite parts of the holiday season. I inter-viewed several people on what the Christmas season means to them. Here are their answers.

Chloe Terry: Presents and Christmas breakfast!

John Baker: It means fun times with family, and no school!

Natalie Golden: It means rejoicing Jesus and having fun; not so much about the gifts and more about the Lord!

Savanna Jones: I feel like it’s family time. Sometimes it’s about the presents, but mainly the holidays are centered around Christ and family.

Connor Reich (Corndog): Christmas means family and giving back. Receiv-ing isn’t what it’s all about. Also, Olaf is da best!

Rachel Knapp: Having fun times with family and enjoying the break. And snow!

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History of Christmas Trees By: Belle Warn

Have you ever wondered why we have Christmas trees? Well, it all started in Western Germany in the 16th century when devout Christians brought decorated trees into their homes. If wood was scarce, then they would build wooden pyramids and decorate them with evergreens and candles. It was believed that in the 16th century, Martin Lu-ther was the first to add lighted candles to a tree. He had come up with that idea one winter evening when he was awed by the beauty of stars twinkling behind some ever-greens and decided to recreate the scene for his family by creating a tree in the main room with branches wired with lighted candles. By the 19th century, most Americans found Christmas trees to be odd. The first record of one being on display was in the 1830s by the German settlers of Pennsylvania, although trees had been a tradition in many German homes much earlier. The Pennsylvania German settlements had commu-nity trees as early as 1747. But, as late as the 1840s Christ-mas trees were seen as pagan symbols and not accepted by most Americans. In 1846, the popular royals, Queen Victoria and her German Prince, Albert, were sketched in the Illustrated London News standing with their children around a Christmas tree. Unlike the previous royal family, Victoria was very popular with her subjects, and what was done instantly became fashionable- not only in Britain, but with fashion-conscious East Coast American Society. The Christmas tree had finally came to America. By the 1890s Christmas ornaments were arriving from Germany and Christmas tree popularity was on the rise in the U.S. It was noted that Europeans used small trees about four feet tall, while Ameri-cans liked their Christmas trees to reach from the floor to the ceil-ing. Then, in the early 20th century had Americans decorating their Christ-mas trees with homemade orna-ments, while German-American sect continued to use apples, nuts, and marzipan cookies. Popcorn joined in after being dyed bright colors and interlaced with berries and nuts. Electricity brought about Christmas lights, making it possible for Christmas trees to glow for days without end. With this, Christmas trees began to appear in town squares across the country and having a Christmas tree in the home became an American tradition.

Video Game Review

Five Nights at Freddy’s Review By Kyle Tuter

I’m sure you know about this game by now. Five Night’s at Freddy’s is a computer game set in Freddy Fazbear’s, A Chuck E Cheese’s paral-lel. You are the new night guard, working 12 till 6 every night, but there's a twist.

The animatronics roam the hallways, and if they see you, they kill you on the spot. They won’t move if seen on camera and they stop as soon as the camera sees them.

You have limited power each night, and every-thing requires power. Checking the camera, shutting the doors, and keeping the lights on requires power. When the power goes out, two things can happen. You see Freddy’s eyes start to glow outside the door and you will hear a song, if the song is short, Freddy will straight up kill you, but if this song is longer that means you made it to 6am and the night ends.

This game contains a lot of jump scares so be warned.

I like this game and give it 8 out 10

Recognition Paw

Show your teachers

and fellow students

how much you appre-

ciate them! Fill out

a recognition paw on

the WMS website (towards the bot-

tom of the page).

Mrs. Graves eTime Gives Back! Technical Theatre eTime

By Ethan Gambriel and Katie Baird The Technical Theatre eTime is a creative group of individuals who have been working hard to put on the fall pro-duction, “A Little Princess”. It is a semester long e-time, and this quarter they have been putting the final touches on all aspects of the show, such as costumes, set, lighting, makeup, and promotions. Here are some answers to ques-tions we asked about their e-time and what they’ve been working on. Shelby Davis, 8th grade: Our e-time is putting on a production for the Willard community. Emalee Flatness, 8th grade: My favorite part of this e-time has probably been working with the costumes and get-ting to see a sneak peek of the play! Milana Hainline, 8th grade: I just love creating new and innovative projects and ideas, something that people haven’t seen before that brings life to the show! Hannah Bird, 8th grade: The most challenging part has been getting everything done on time. John Baker, 8th grade: It’s been difficult to build the giant set; lots of heavy lifting. Anna Bird, 8th grade: I hate answering the paparazzi! SHOO FLY DON'T BOTHER MEEE!

Here’s some more (random) questions:

Do you use umbrellas? Tyler Simpson, 8th grade: Yes, I like to jump off of buildings with them and fly away. Makes for cheap travel! Do you play any instruments? Nathan Bushnell, 8th grade: Trumpet, triangle, cowbell, washboard, water bottle, maracas, vocal chords, bucket, balloon, ukulele, and the spoons. What’s the last thing you ate? Riley Young, 8th grade: Red smiley gummies. .

Horoscope Frenzy: Predicting your fate, based on your date! by Ethan De Planet-Speaker

Disclaimer: It seems as of some ‘NON-BELIEVERS” have requested that I print a disclaimer. Well, I suppose that horoscopes are “Just for fun” as I would

think was implied. Have a nice day!

Aries- Mar. 21 - Apr. 20 Born leaders, Lively, Energetic and daring, Free spirited Bad Traits Impulsive, but sometimes brilliant Aries Horoscope: Feeling as if you want to escape to the North Pole? Well , have I got some good news for you! The planets tell me that you should be ho-ho-HAPPY and let your body escape into the frozen hearth. You may be thirsty for the sights and sounds of Christmas , and lucky for you, they’re right around the pole!

Taurus- Apr 21-May 21 Patient and reliable, warmhearted Bad Traits Jealous, Resentful, Greedy Taurus Horoscope: Finallly! You may have been having a bad week,

but prepare yourself for awesomeness, cause BABY

IT”S COLD OUTSIDE!!! Put on your big boy mittens

and saddle up those reindeer! Just, one small

tip... When you bake those cookies for Santa,

DON’T EAT TOO MANY! According to the planets,

if you eat too much, you may get fat. So beware.

Gemini- May 22-June 21 Adaptable, Commutative ,Intellectual, Youthful Bad Traits Nervous, Superficial, Cunning Gemini Horoscope: Brrrrrrrrr..... Feeling down because of this cold weather? Well, I’m sorry but... The planets informed me that you're gonna have to work pretty hard for improvement in your school work, or Santa might just be the one who leaves you Coal.

Cancer- June 22-July 22 Emotional, Intuitive, Shrewd, Protective Bad Traits Moody, Overemotional, Cancer Horoscope: Feeling like Santa might just be letting you down this Christmas? Well, no worries! Santa BABY, is watching out for you, you red nose reindeer! He has been watching pretty closely, and he sees you when you're sleeping.... He even knows when you're awake. (Sorry for that stalker-ish image.) And, Santa won’t be letting you down this Christmas.

Leo- July 23- Aug 21 Generous, Creative, Faithful, Loving Bad Traits Pompous, Bossy, Intolerant Leo Horoscope: “Last Christmas I gave you my heart...” Yea... Whoever you gave your heart to, may want it back. Don’t feel depressed though! Maybe some-one else can steal your heart, and give it away! This Christmas, to save you from tears, hold your heart in, and show everybody how strong your emotional armor is!

Virgo- Aug 22- Sep 23 Modest, Reliable, Practical, Intelligent Bad Traits Fussy, Harsh, Perfectionist Virgo Horoscope: If I were you, I would buy an attractive ugly sweater now, cause you are gonna be invit-ed to SO MANY PARTIES!!! This month, you will literally be the life of the par-ty! Everyone will be staring at you lovely, so embrace the inner libra, and you will succeed this month!

Libra- Sep 24- Oct 23 Diplomatic, Romantic , Easy-Going, Bad Traits Indecisive , Gullible, Flirtatious, Libra Horo-scope: We need a little Christmas! Right this very minute! Candles in the window... HOLD UP... Christmas may be a big time for you, but It’s ok! No need to rush, or you may feel stressed this month! Just take your time, and get your beauty sleep (even though you don’t need it ;) cause this will be one BUSY month for you.

Scorpio- Oct 24- Nov 22 Determined, Emotional, Powerful Bad Traits Jealous, Compulsive, Secretive Scorpio Horoscope: Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house. Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse... EXCEPT FOR YOU!!!! You might decide to snoop around your present on Christmas Eve.... I’m surprised Santa even gave you a present... You awful child... How do you even sleep at night!?!? Oh wait, you don’t.

Sagittarius- Nov 23- Dec 22 Optimistic , Good Sense of Humor Bad Traits Careless, Irresponsible, Restless Sagittarius Horoscope: “MERRY CHRISTMAS!” Is what you might expect people to say, but for a grinch like you, you old ebeneezer scrooge, no one will say merry christmas unless you spread the cheer first! Be the one who goes around the school caroling because you're just that happy! Merry Christmas, from, THE PLAN-ETS

Capricorn- Dec 23- Jan 20 Practical, Ambitious , Patient Bad Traits Grudging , Pessimistic Capricorn Horoscope: Stay warm my friend.. Drink that hot cocoa cause you may just be the one person who gets sick pretty easily, and this winter will be harsh one my friend. Just hold your breath, and don’t cough on me!!!

Aquarius- Jan 21- Feb 19 Friendly, Honest, Original, Independent Bad Traits Detached, Unemotional, Contrary Aquarius Horoscope: You know what I see? The planets show me a cold, snow covered, HAWAII RESORT! It’s a place where the pale old Santa enjoys sunbathing , and you will too! Sooner than later, I see travel on your agenda, and just embrace it gurl! You may feel tired, or exhausted after the vacation, but you will soon be sunbathing with Santa!

Pisces- Feb 20- Mar 20 Imaginative, Selfless, Intuitive Bad Traits Idealistic, Vague, Dishonest/Pisces Horo-scope: Everyone knows about that elf you keep under your bed! So, brush the act off, and let that poor little thing go! Oh, and you might want to get rid of your ideas about Santa not being real, be-cause HE TOTES IS!!! And with that attitude, he might as well return all of your Christmas presents!

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Black Friday Shopping: One Girl’s Opinion by: Amber Prike Black Friday (in the US) “the day after Thanksgiving, noted as the first day of traditional Christmas shopping, during which crowds of consumers are drawn to special offers by retail-ers.” Black Friday is a day of stupidity. It is a day where crowds fill the store just to save a few bucks. Everyone acts like animals and rushes for anything and everything. People have died because of the greed black Friday brings out. It’s sickening and disturbing to see the greed and animalistic ways of humans. It’s disgusting how suddenly a store becomes a battlefield. I find this day to be another sign that we are all doomed because of greed, and want, and stupidity. Black Friday is a day where people lose their humanity, their feelings, and their common sense. We become a shell of a body filled with the need to get anything and everything, filled with greed and violence, want and need. People become territorial over their carts as if a lion has taking over their body and the cart was their pride. Black Friday is a day that everyone stops caring for others and goes mad. If you do participate in Black Friday Shopping, then make an extra effort to be kind to people that day. Be kind to the other shoppers and the retail employees who are working so hard. Be kind to the people in the parking lot who are looking for a parking space. And maybe, be kind to yourself and just stay home and spend time with your family.

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Image from “Jingle All the Way”

Dear Martin Advice Column Dear Martin,

I don’t like riding the bus. I know I have to because my mom can’t pick me up, but it is

so loud and I don’t really know anyone on my bus. Any tips on how I can make it bet-

ter?

-Lonely Bus Rider

Dear Lonely Bus Rider, I've had similar problems in the past, so here's some advice. First, bring something to keep you occupied and distracted from all the noise. Second, try to get to know the people on the bus; you could talk to them, listen to them, and try to find something in common with them. Last but not least, some friendly advice, just remember that it could be worse, not everybody has what you have. If you remember these things I’m sure you will be ok. Now get out there and do your best!

-Martin

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Coach Cox’s E-time Tigers Giving Back by Dominic Hauck and Jackson Skaggs

Coach Cox’s E-time is giving back by making birdhouses for birds. They are making the bird house’s to put around the town after they are done with them. They have been working hard in putting the houses together and getting them done. They have already put some of them up around town. These are some things that Coach Cox said about his e-time and how things have come out. What has been your favorite part of this e-time? The way the bird houses have come out. What are some other ways that your e-time could give back to our school or community? By helping around town and volunteering at community things. We asked some of the people in the e-time how they liked the e-time. Most of them said that they liked how they were making the bird houses and how coach cox has help them when they have trouble with something. Some of them said that they liked how they were helping the community back by making the bird houses. That is how Coach Cox’s E-time is giving back.

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7 Compliments to 1 Insult by Xaveria Conley

Bullying is real. It is a problem that can lead to sadness, isolation, depression and more. Think of how it would feel to be made fun of every single day by at least 10 people because of your weight. The thing is, your parents can't afford to buy healthy food like you need. You have to eat the junk food. What would it feel like to be laughed at because you don't have the latest iPhone? And I know that sounds stupid, but I have heard it. A lot more than I should. Maybe you laughed at someone who didn't pull up their pants. That is very mean. But we all have done it. Its “normal” now days. But it isn't good. Think about if that was you who’s parents may not have been able to get you new jeans that fit right at the beginning of the school year. What if everyone laughed. Do you see how it adds up? We have 8 classes plus lunch. If 3 people laugh at that person in each class, and 10 at lunch, that's 34 in one day. If abiding by the 7 to one 1 compliment insult rule, that's 238 compliments. Even the most playful of insults can be hurtful. For example, one of your friends may laugh at a shirt you are wearing. But you really like it. It may make you feel like you are “unstylish” or “fashionably out of date” Those aren't good feelings. Maybe you read that and thought, I haven't made fun of anybody. But I bet you have heard a juicy secret from a friend and spread the word to someone else. That’s gossip. It can be just as damaging as hitting someone or making fun of them. I used to be the biggest gossiper. I always knew the best topic. But then someone started a rumor about me. It hurt. It wasn't true. I changed my outlook. I only talked about things I heard if it was about a person who I knew and if I knew the gossip was true. I thought. That isn't right. Why miss out on my life and take my time to talk about someone else? What if my best friend found out I told Sara Lee about her new boyfriend? It would hurt her. I came to the realization that talking about others at all is wrong. It is hurtful. So if you’re reading this, and you feel guilty about laughing at someone, or telling a secret, please think. Think about if you were the bullied. It would hurt. So why do it to others?

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Loveland’s E-Time: Tiger T.V. By Ella O’Conner and R.S. Burk

Seventh and eight graders in the Willard Middle School have been given the task of giving back to the Willard Community. We interviewed some groups

of seventh graders in Mrs. Loveland’s E-time on their projects. Here are the questions for the groups and their answers:

Question #1: What is your group doing to help the Willard community?

Noah Pfeiffer - “We have organized a food drive to where each team is to bring in certain items for their team. Then, we’ll go around and collect the item

from the teams and count them up.”

Mikayla Peterson - “ My group is creating ornaments to give out and giving away free hugs to everyone who needs their day to be brighter.”

Canton Post - “ We have organized a project called ‘Selfie for a Cause’. It is an organization where you would take a selfie with a canned food or a

donation and then they’d post it on Facebook or Instagram.”

Question #2: What has been your favorite part of this E-time?

Reese Dawson - “I think it would have to be working in groups and watching to see how much students care about helping the Willard community .

Mikayla Peterson -“Working in groups, definitely working in groups. It gives the students a chance to get to know one another on a friendship basis.”

Canton Post - “Acting. The acting part has to be the best part. It’s fun seeing the way people grab others attention.”

Question #3: What has been the most challenging part?

Noah Pfeiffer - “Getting your group members to stay on task. It’s challenging when you are in the same group as you are, and they get off top ic.”

Mikayla Peterson- - “Keeping the group on task is really challenging. They get off topic sometimes, but they get back on it pretty quickly.”

Canton Post - “The hardest thing is getting focused to get things done. Oh, and remembering lines on top of that.”

Question #4: What are some other ways that you could give back to our school or community?

Reese Dawson - “You could get involved in the food pantry for starters. To go further, you could help out with other organizations in the Wi llard com-

munity, such as running 5k’s or go to the school games and cheer them on.”

Mikayla Peterson - “Well, you could rake leaves for a neighbor or shovel snow or salt steps.”

Canton Post - “By helping school staff and just by being, all-around respectful to others.”

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2014: Overexposed by Kat Prier

To end the year of 2014 I will list the top 15 things I thought were too talked about. Don’t get offended, even though you might like some of these things ( I like some of them too) we all got to admit they were talked too much about. Sayings/ Slang: 1. Bae 2. What’s 9 + 10? 21. 3. But That’s none of my business *casually sips tea*

People/ Songs: 4. All About That Bass by Meghan Trainor 5.Anaconda by Nicki Minaj 6. Iggy Azalea 7. Ariana Grande 8. Kim Kardashian/ Kanye West 9. Boom Clap by Charlie xcx 10. Rude by MAGIC! 11. Sam Smith. 12. #Alexfromtarget Other: 13: This picture

14. Hashtags 15. Wearing leggings as pants.

These things and a few more were what I thought were too talked about in 2014. Do you agree?

Swadley eTime Class Interview

By Kyle and Keegan

How is your eTime giving back to the community?

Matthew Bishop: We are decorating the Frisco Trail with light displays

What project are you working on with your eTime?

Hayden Simmons: Light Displays

What has been your favorite part of this eTime?

Abraham Collins: Hangin’ with the bros!

What has been the most challenging part?

Brenden: Making a tree out of lights

What are some other ways that you could give back

to our school or community?

Jonah Peters: We can be on our best behavior and show that Willard has a good disciplinary system

E-Time Spotlight: Light Display written by Rachel Milburn and Belle Warn

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The light display eTime is a hard-working, joyful bunch of students

who have been working hard on creating lights for the holiday. In

Mr. Brabo’s class we interviewed two of the students. They were

both asked five questions: How is your eTime giving back to the

Willard Community? What project are you working on with your

eTime? What has been your favorite part of this eTime? What has

been the most challenging part? & What are some other ways that

you could give back to our school or community? Below are their

answers.

Adora Sneed: “ We are setting up light displays throughout the

town to light up the community. Our group is making our own light

displays. We have decided to make a family of penguins. My favor-

ite thing has been being able to use my artistic ability and working

with my friends. I think the most challenging part has been trying to

own up to our own standards. Ways that we could give back to our

school could be showing our appreciation to Willard, like saying thank you to our teachers or giving someone a compliment. “

Jack Miller: “Our eTime is giving back to the Willard community by inspiring joyful Christmas spirit.T he project our eTime is

working on is setting up Christmas lights to inspire Christmas spirit. My favorite part of this eTime has been the group collabora-

tion. The most challenging part has probably been getting to crunch time and trying to put it all together. Some other ways that I

think we could give back to our school or community can be by spreading ideas of ways we could be helpful to others.”

As you can see, the light display e-Time is a group of wonderful, thoughtful students who are very creative. This e-Time will light

our community with Christmas spirit!!