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High School Highlights Pg. 2-3

In the News Pg. 4-5

Devils Den of Sports Pg. 6-7

He said/She said Pg. 8

Frustrated Man Pg. 9

Editorial Pg.10-12

Fashion Pg. 13

Gamer Guru Pg. 14

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Middle School Pg. 16-18

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Personality Pg. 22

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In This Issue:

Volume 4, Issue 4 December 2013

An A.L.I.C.E. Follow-up By: Heidi Maidens

We would like to believe that our little school is indestructible, but the cold hard truth is quite the opposite. In the October issue of the Red Devil Dispatch We discussed the current school safety procedures and the devastating flaws it possesses. Our dear superintendent Mr. Walter Skaggs has agreed to take part in an interview based around The A.L.I.C.E. training that the students received on November 12.

We at RDD started off by asking the question that has been in the backs of all our minds "Do you think our school is safer now?”

“I think what it does is that it provides us options. Our main goal of ALICE is to get students out and remove them from the situation. the other goal of ALICE is to provide obstacles to buy time for officers to get into the building and

secure the facility before there are any casualties. I think in the past we were almost sitting ducks. We would sit and wait for something to happen and now we are being a lot more proactive and research has shown that being more proactive increases the chances of survival." Of course we had to know about the cell phone policy during a situation like this. He said that ALICE taught them, and us, that our phones should be on silent or vibrate. So that we don't alert the shooter to our presence.

According to Mr. Skaggs we are going to have these drills once a month, like a fire drill. He said that for a first run the students did very well . With this new training We- along with the majority of the high school population- feel a good deal safer.

The safety bucket. Mr. Skaggs

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The Most Mathematical and Interesting Man in the School

By: Hunter Fordyce

Are Advanced Classes Challenging Enough? By: Alex Madzia and Sam Harrison

At St. Clairsville High School, it is our belief that the classes here are engineered to adequately prepare students for the next level of education, whether it is college, technical school, or straight to the workforce. But do St. C’s advanced classes accommodate the needs of those who want to challenge themselves to the limit? Or are the teachers forced to lower their standards to meet the needs of students who may not thrive in advanced classes? At St. Clairsville, students are told to take as many advanced classes as they can if they want to go to college. However, many students, including one freshman who wished to remain anonymous, felt that teachers presented more basic material at a less advanced level, and as a result, some students weren’t being challenged enough. This student, and many others, worried that they might not be prepared for college should this style of teaching continue. Junior Sonu Tadipatri added that he isn’t doing well in a certain class due to the manner in which the class was taught. Obviously, many factors contribute to the difficulty of a class, including the material, the teacher, and the makeup of the class. It is also the responsibility of the students, as well as the school, to select a class that is right for them. This is not just an issue at St. Clairsville. A recent study reported in TIME Magazine found that one in five high school graduates who attend a four year college and one half of students who go to a community college get placed in remedial courses. This research suggests that this

is a nationwide concern. Mrs. Myser, who teaches both Regular and

Advanced Freshman English, had a solution. “I present the material to the students and let them interpret the information in whichever way is best for them. Some might just take it in, but others will be more analytical.” Mrs. Myser added that as a graduate of St. Clairsville High School herself, the school did prepare her for college, and she tries to introduce her classes to the college experience in her teaching methods. She summed up her thoughts by stating, “College is bound to be a different experience, no matter how much you prepare.”

As guidance counselor, Mr. Watt is obviously an expert on these matters. When asked if teachers should lower their standards to meet the needs of all students in advanced classes, he answered, “No, I think that if students sign up for an advanced class, it is their responsibility to learn the most challenging material,” Mr. Watt was confident in St. Clairsville’s system of arranging classes into regular, advanced, and AP. He explained, “For our size and resources, we are about the best we can be. While I would ideally like an advanced option for every class, I think we are doing as good as we can. Finally, Mr. Watt expressed that he believed 100 percent that St. Clairsville High School prepared students for college.

As a high school student, take whatever class is right for you, but always challenge yourself. If you do that, you will be successful.

Mrs. Myser, English 9 Mr. Watt, Guidance Counselor 9 and 10

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The Most Mathematical and Interesting Man in the School

By: Hunter Fordyce

Within the short time that Madison Golec has been here at St. Clairsville High School he has made his mark on this school. He follows the beat of his own drum and makes himself known wherever he goes. Since the holidays are fast approaching we decided to find out if Madison is a Scrooge or a Christmas loving man. RDD: Do you loathe or love Christmas carols? MG: I like the wording. But when I go to work and they start playing it all the time in early November, it is nonstop Christmas music that I have to listen to. I get annoyed, but it is ok. RDD: Do you think Christmas carols are cheesy? MG: Not so much cheesy because it makes kids happy. I love seeing little kids smile.

RDD: What is the cheesiest Christmas carol of all time? MG: “Up on the Housetop” because Santa is too big to get up on the housetop. He is just going to roll off. RDD: What is your favorite Christmas carol? MG: “Rudolph the Red-Nose Reindeer” RDD: Do you ever jam out to Christmas carols in your car? MG: No. [Laughs] RDD: If you were to perform a concert right now, which Christmas song would you pick? MG: “Jingle Bells” because I feel like I would know most of the words. RDD: Who do you want to kiss under the mistletoe this year?

MG: [Laughs] Mrs. Sall of course. I’m just kidding. No one is going to come with me under the mistletoe this year. We’ve come to the conclusion that Madison is a Christmas loving man. He loves Christmas, just as much as he loves his luscious hair. If you ever see Madison cruising in his green car, make sure you see if he is jamming out in his car to “Rudolph the Red-Nose Reindeer” or “Jingle Bells.”

Madison the Hair-Freak Reindeer

Few teachers have the style and sheer awesomeness that Mr. Evick possesses. A math teacher by trade, Mr. Evick helps expand the comprehensive minds of his students. He teaches Trigonometry and Calculus (and AP) by day, but do you know what he does when not teaching? That’s why I had to interview him, to find out what goes on in the life and mind of Mr. Evick when he’s not grading tests.

RDD: What huge influence in your life, made you decide to become a math professional?

Mr. Evick: I always wanted to help people because I was good at it.

RDD: Mr. Boner can juggle, Mr. Baum has an incomprehensible knowledge of bands and music, Mr. Evick what are some of your outstanding talents?

Mr. Evick: I am very good at clay-target and trap shooting, for which I have won numerous State and National trophies in the past few years.

RDD: If you could have or do anything you wanted for 1 day, what would to do or receive?

Mr. Evick: I would like to spend a day with the President of the United States to see what he really does on a day-to-day base.

RDD: What is your favorite cheese flavored snack?

Mr. Evick: I love Cheetos.

RDD: Where did you grow up?

Mr. Evick: I grew up in St. Clairsville.

RDD: What do you like to do in your spare time, when you’re not teaching or grading papers?

Mr. Evick: I enjoy trap shooting, hunting, and riding my ATV’s.

RDD: What is your favorite movie and why?

Mr. Evick: My favorite movie is Stripes because it is very funny.

RDD: What is your favorite type of music and why?

Mr. Evick: I enjoy listening to old Rock n’ Roll.

Never in my school life have I met a more interesting man, whose personal life was surrounded in mystery. So many things answered here were not on my list of options I had planned out; Mr. Evick surely is an amazing man. I would of never guessed he things such as target shooting and listening to rock n’ roll. I hope these questions gave you readers out there a bit of an insider’s look into a fascinating life of a mathematician.

By: Sam Harrison

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Elwood, the New Jersey crowned world's ugliest dog, died at the age of 8-years-old. That is human years by the way. Ironically, the dog died on Thanksgiving morning. His owner, Karen Quigley, said that he had some health issues but was doing well. After being named world's ugliest dog, he had been to over 200 fund raisers for animal rescue groups, gaining hundreds of dollars. The owner was inspired by her dog and wrote "Everyone Loves Elwood," A children's book about how it is OK being different. Even though he looks like he got his cosmetic tips from Miley Cyrus, I'm sure Elwood will be missed.

Elwood: World’s Ugliest Dog

The Great Christmas Competition By: Alex Madzia

This holiday season, a vehicle will be seen carrying presents across the country. Is it Santa’s Sleigh? No, it is an Amazon delivery truck, meeting the needs of an estimated 131 million online shoppers. In the first 29 days of holiday shopping $20.6 billion have been spent online. On Cyber Monday, the Monday following Thanksgiving weekend, consumers spent over $2 billion. What has caused so many people to buy gifts on the web, and what is its advantage over traditional stores? For many Americans, the reason is convenience. In the time it takes to go to five stores at the mall, they could have visited 50 shopping websites. In addition, many retailers are seeing their stores become places for people to test out their items, and then go on the internet and buy them for a cheaper price. To keep up with online shopping sites like Amazon, stores argue that consumers don’t have to wait several days to receive their products. Even this,

however, is changing. This year, Amazon added 8 million square feet of distribution centers and hired 70,000 workers, cutting shipping times to only 24 hours in some places. The main factor in determining where shoppers buy is, of course, price. Best Buy’s and Wal-Mart’s solution was to offer the difference to consumers if they found a product for a lower price at another store. While this method cuts into the stores’ profits, they hope it will boost sales. Meanwhile, Amazon can charge less because it does not have to pay for physical locations. While some people simply enjoy going out to shop as a way to get into the Christmas spirit, others will be more judicious on their decisions. But whether you shop based on convenience, cost, or customer service, have a happy holiday season!

What the Teachers Think…

Mr. Baum: I prefer going to the store because I like to see what I am going to buy.

Mrs. Wilson: I’d rather shop online because I’m a

misanthrope: I don’t like crowds.

Ms. Jeffries: I’d definitely rather go to the store because online, there are extra shipping charges, plus you don’t

know if the product might be broken.

Holiday shoppers on Black Friday, courtesy of cnn.com

World's Ugliest

Dog Dies By: Brandon Meier

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Operation Christmas Child

Once or twice in a generation, a single event can have a

profound impact on those who experienced it. For example,

most adults can recall exactly where they were and how they felt

on November 22, 1963, the day that President John F. Kennedy

was assassinated. After all, how could the young, energetic, and

good-looking president who promised to take America to the

moon possibly be dead? Nevertheless, JFK was fatally wounded

while riding with his wife in his motorcade in Dallas, Texas. Four

shots were fired, three hit their mark, and one proved to be

deadly.

Of course, as Americans, many conspiracy theories

arose immediately after the event. While the country was in

mourning, people were convinced that the Communists, the

Mafia, or even the CIA was responsible for the death of their

beloved leader. At the time, 80 percent of Americans believed

that the assassination was the result of a conspiracy. In fact, a

2013 poll showed that over 60 percent still think that suspected

murderer Lee Harvey Oswald was involved in a plot.

Surprisingly, some of these theories aren’t that

implausible. The Warren Commission, established by President

Lyndon B. Johnson to investigate the circumstances of the

assassination, has been criticized for conducting a flawed

examination of the evidence. Furthermore, the Commission

concealed much of the information it discovered for over a

decade. The Warren Commission’s final statement was that

Oswald acted alone, as did Jack Ruby when he murdered Oswald

three days later.

On the other hand, the United States House Select

Committee on Assassinations (HSCA), concluded in 1978 that

there was a high probability that an unknown gunman had fired

the third shot, and that Oswald was part of a conspiracy.

However, the HSCA never reported what group had led the

conspiracy.

New information continues to be released about the

details of the assassination and the following investigation. Who

actually killed Kennedy? The world may never know.

The Fifty Year Mystery By: Alex Madzia

JFK and Jacqueline minutes before the assassination

courtesy of nbcnews.com

Around the holidays, everywhere, there are a lot of

families who is in need and struggle to make a meal for

Christmas. Well in the area of Belmont County, Epworth’s

“Operation Christmas Child” is here to help on Christmas for

families that desperately need help. Every year they gather food,

such as vegetables, sauces, noodles, peanut butter & jelly. They

even provide dish soap, body wash, shampoos, conditioners, and

other personal products. They try to help in any way possible.

“Operation Christmas Child” also packs up shoe boxes

full of gifts to different countries all over the world, where

children have been affected by disasters and were left with

nothing. So maybe you’re wondering who helps with this? Well, a

lot of it gets done by people in our community, especially the

Gender Specific Program. They dedicate their free time to help

make a difference in the community, world, and future.

103 million shoeboxes have been given to children since

1993. The great news is that is not too late to contribute to this

operation. Even your pocket change can make a difference in

helping to ship a shoebox to a child in need. Please visit, http://

www.samaritanspurse.org/operation-christmas-child/volunteer

-with-occ/, to do your part and remember the true reason for

this holiday season.

By: Angelic Yetts

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The boy’s basketball team is set for the 2013-14

season. The Devils are bouncing back from a final four and

sweet sixteen finishes in the last two years. The graduated

seniors last year left an amazing legacy at St. Clairsville High

School and will be remembered forever. Dan Monteroso,

Jerrid Marhefka, Riley Carleton, Adam Jefferies, Dylan

Campbell, and Jared Burghy all graduated last year and took

this school to new heights in St. Clairsville basketball.

That is enough about the previous team. The Devils

now have four seniors looking to lead the team. Brandon

Bosworth, Joel Giffin, Jared Derosa, and Dylan Panepucci will

be the leaders. These tremendous players have the

experience to lead the squad and are looking to make a deep

run in the playoffs. The juniors are Matt Mazgaj, Tyler

Lunsford, Mike Monteroso, J.C. Coleman, Alex Gazdik, and

Travis Hothem. They also have experience and should

complement the team well. The sophomores are Luke Slavik,

Daniel Trouten, Brenden Ferns, Patrick Buchannan, and

Logan McCort. They have very good team chemistry and

tons of skill. The freshmen will be Michael Scarneccia,

Jordan Vincent, Logan Williams, Jerome Harris, Landen

Thompson, Justin Lane, Chris Kuhn, Frankie Favede, Shawn

Hetherington, Brayden Ecker, and Paul Fox. They are

looking to give the Devils a bright future.

Despite school being closed, the game against

Martins Ferry took place. The Devils won the game 45-37.

The leading scorer was Jared Derosa, with 19 points. Daniel

Trouten, Joel Giffin, J.C. Coleman, Dylan Panepucci, and

Patrick Buchannan also played impressive games. The

Devils hope to keep this winning streak alive throughout the

season.

Triple Threat By: Justin Lane

So Close Yet So Far

By: Heidi Maidens

Thursday, December 5, 2013 the Saint Clairsville

Lady Red Devils basketball faced off against the Harrison

Central and lost by a mere one point, with a final score of

62-61. As the third quarter began it appeared that the

Huskies had not returned to the floor ready to play the

second half, and did not score until midway through the

frame leaving them down 29-22. The Red Devils would

counter every opportunity to close the gap and held a 10

point lead until late in the fourth quarter. . With their backs

against the wall, the Huskies would attempted to close the

gap to 55-52 with 1:50 left in game. The Red Devils called on

St. Clair to deliver but the shot fell off the mark and Harrison

Central's Shianne Namath snagged the ball as the final

seconds ran off the clock.

Senior Brigee Mick Picture Courtesy of Times Leader

The Boys Basketball Team

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It’s the month of December.

For most that means eating all sorts of

foods and essentially gaining an extra

15 ‘holiday’ pounds. However, here at

Saint Clairsville High School and many

other schools in the valley, you most

likely will find a boy sitting in the

cafeteria at lunch not eating anything

maybe drinking water. This is a

common happening in the sport we

know and love: Wrestling. The

holidays can be an especially stressful

time for wrestlers around the country.

Being tempted with cookies, pies,

gravy and other calorie loaded foods.

But at the same time the colossal

amount of pressure to either maintain

or lose weight to be able to participate

in the sport in their desired weight

class. Now, if all of this doesn’t seem

hard enough, you have to go through a

series of tests to make sure you didn’t

jeopardize your health to get to the

weight you wanted. This is a state

required screening and it includes, a

body fat percentage review, hydration

test, BMI rating, as well as the all

important weigh in. And to make

things even more difficult, if you’re

over your desired weight, you have to

be given a schedule to tell how much

weight a week you can lose until you

reach your goal (this is where that

seemingly silly body fat percentage

check comes in). To get some much

needed clarification on this topic, we

talked with Senior Alex Timko to see

how this has affected him in his

wrestling career.

Our first question we asked

Alex Timko was since the holidays are

coming up… are you worried about

gaining weight from all the food? He

responded with “Yeah, you are always

worried about gaining but you just

have to teach yourself to just not eat

the bad food.” The next question was

what is your method to keeping off

weight? Alex replied with “I usually

just try and take all food into

moderation.” The next question was

what is the weight certification? Alex

said “A process in which you

determine how you can lose weight

safely. So you don’t dehydrate

yourself.” The last question was Are

you ready for the weight certification?

He said “yeah, we actually already had

it. I passed and got cleared to wrestle

at 113.”

We wish Alex and the rest of

the red devil wrestlers a safe and

healthy season.

Weighting It Out By: Gracie Furbee and Lynzy Kimmel

Winter Break Start - December 20th

Christmas - December 25th

Registration deadline for January SAT - December 27th

New Years - January 1st

Registration deadline for February ACT– January 10

Senior Alex Timko

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All I Want for Christmas Is... By: A.L. Davies

Keeping Your Girlfriend

What’s more of a milestone in an adolescent’s life

than finding out Santa Claus is just a myth? Why, their first

kiss under the mistletoe, of course!

Now that the Christmas season is upon us, I feel as

though it is my chance to assist our females in the age-old

predicament of what to get your boyfriend for Christmas.

Now, I am a seasoned observer of the high school

romance phenomenon, and it truly baffles me that females put

so much time and headaches into such a task. If you’re in a

relationship, shouldn’t you know what to get for your mate? Is

it necessary to enlist the help of all your gal pals? Sigh.

Now, my recommendation to all you ladies driving

yourself into a frenzy over gifts to bestow upon your mates is

simple. Just recall upon some of the things he likes the most.

Does he enjoy American history? Get him a hardback copy of

Killing Kennedy. Does he play an instrument? Get him a book

of his favorite songs to learn and play.

Just remember, it’s not about the gifts. While it is

lovely to receive presents from ones you care about, don’t

stress too much. It may sound cliche and kinda corny, but

sometimes even the simplest of gifts can be the most

meaningful.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year and the

happiest season of all. What’s the best part about

Christmas? Family, but the second best is presents. If you

have a girlfriend, you better get your butt over to the mall.

You also should make sure you have money. If you don’t

have money then you may need to take a loan out from

one of your friends. But, those are just the basics to what

you need to make your high school sweetheart happy on

Christmas.

For a better explanation let’s go see what Clancy

is doing. Oh, by the way, Clancy got out of the friend zone

with Jane and is now dating Sally. Clancy and Sally are

two peas in a pod, it’s cute. Oh no, it looks like Clancy has

to get a gift for Sally. There are a few things Clancy needs

to know. What does she like? Does she want clothes,

jewelry, candles, or Starbucks gift cards? If you go for

anything else you would have to observe the kind of

accessories your gal wears. If he goes for clothes he has to

figure out what her sizes are and what kind of clothes she

likes to wear. Most importantly he needs to know what

stores she likes to shop at. Clancy should know what Sally

likes. If he doesn’t then he should ask one of Sally’s

friends.

Now that Clancy knows what his girl likes, he is

ready to shop. I’m not going to sit here and tell you what

to get her, she’s your girlfriend. So, may I suggest

something thoughtful, something from the depths of your

complicated teenage heart. Once you get the gift you need

to find a nice way to prepare and present it. That is all

personal preference. If my pal Clancy can do it then so can

you. Good luck gents!

By: Zach Musilli

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By: Zach Musilli

Mustaches By; Zach Musilli

There is nothing more intriguing to me than a

nice mustache. When I see a guy with a mustache I think,

“Now that guy can grow some facial hair”. It can’t be just

any Joe Blow. I’m talking about a clean, well groomed

man with a mustache. There is nothing wrong with that.

I for one believe us guys should bring mustaches back. I

do not exactly know when mustaches started being

associated with creepy uncles, but I think we need to put

an end to this stereotype.

There are many different styles of mustaches.

There is the Chevron, the Dali, the English, the Fu

Manchu, the Handlebar, the Horseshoe, the Imperial, the

Lampshade, the Walrus, and much more! My personal

favorite is the Horseshoe. It is kind of like a civil war

general mustache.

Back in the day, mustaches seemed to be more common

in young people. There are some teachers at St.

Clairsville High School that either have or had a

mustache. We all remember Mr. Zink’s great mustache,

but sadly he retired this year. Coach Stiles is another

teacher with a great mustache. I’ve also seen pictures in

year books of Mr. Bonar with a mustache. I must say, it

looked glorious. I guess mustaches were more common

when they were younger. My dad has had a mustache

for years. He shaved it off one time and I thought it

looked weird because I had seen him with one my whole

life. Maybe I’ll carry the torch and grow one. It’s time to

make mustaches handsome again, and if you think they

were never handsome then you’re ignorant.

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Do you ever wonder how to get

that kiss from that special someone

without all of the work? The answer is

to meet that special someone under the

mistletoe. It is traditional that whenever

you are under the mistletoe that you

kiss the other person that is under it as

well, but you already knew that. The

reason for this story is not to explain the

tradition of the mistletoe, but to tell you

ten steps to kissed under the mistletoe.

So without further ado, here are ten

steps to be kissed under the mistletoe.

Step 1) Find a doorway with mistletoe

above it. The operation will not be

possible without step one, so this one is

a must.

Step 2) Make sure that your breath is

fresh. You don’t want this person to

remember your kiss as the tuna salad

you ate for lunch, so be careful.

Step 3) Make sure this person won’t be

weirded out by you wanting to kiss

them. Try to kiss someone that you are

close to. You could try to kiss a complete

stranger, but you run into the risk of

them punching you in the face.

Step 4) Call your crush and tell them

you need help picking out a gift for

someone. This will make them come

and get you one step closer to the kiss.

Step 5) When they arrive, tell a joke.

This will give you some confidence.

Step 6) Don’t take it too seriously.

Acknowledge the fact that they are not

going to want a relationship from one

kiss under the mistletoe.

Step 7) Walk into the doorway with

them. This is the next step; this is also a

must.

Step 8) Make sure she sees the

mistletoe. They will walk right by it if

she doesn’t see it.

Step 9) Go for the kiss. If the other

person refuses, don’t force it, but she

won’t refuse if you follow these steps.

Step 10) After you kiss them, tell

another joke to lighten the mood.

If you follow these steps, there

is no doubt that you will be kissed

under a mistletoe.

Kiss or Miss By: Justin Lane

Overwhelming Overgifters By: Mickenzi Hughes

Question: What is it about the holiday season that

causes everyone to catch the over gifting flu? I can

understand a few small gifts or one really nice one, but I feel

as if the fine line between going overboard and keeping gifts

to a modest amount is sometimes overstepped. I am well

aware that picking out that one gift for that special someone

can be more than enough to handle especially if you are a

master in the not so appreciated art of procrastination (like

me). And to add more stress to the jolly gifting process, what

if instead of going overboard, you go under-board and the

process doesn’t quite balance out Santa’s scale?

Well, fear no longer over gifting (or under gifting)

elves. There are a few methods to the present madness. To

start off, couples should definitely communicate to discuss

what he or she would like. If money is an issue, obviously

setting equal price ranges may be the key to a simplified

gifting process.

Gifting for friends, in my opinion, is easier. Having a

fun little gift exchange in your group of friends is a positive

as good as any other. Lastly, presents for family members

should be a little more heartwarming and personal. Listen to

Mom and Dad and surprise them with a gift they have talked

about wanting.

To bring this gifting blurb to an end, I would just like

to point out that it is the holiday season and keeping the fact

that presents shouldn’t always be at the top of your list of

priorities in mind may not be the worst idea. Remember to

*insert corny message of being thankful and humble here.*

Happy Holidays!

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We all have those Christmas movies that we have to watch or it just doesn't feel like Christmas. How realistic do we believe these movies are? Obviously, most are far from realistic. My everyday life is pretty ridiculous, so let's compare a few movies to the life of Allie.

Elf

I am 100 percent sure everyone in the high school can quote this movie word for word. With that said, have any of us found a grown man who thinks he's an elf? Unless your family is full of people who belong in a psych ward, no you haven't. That's all I need to say about the realism in this movie.

A Christmas Story

Poor Ralphie, Christmas just won't go right for him. He got pushed down by Santa, he shot his eye out, his family's turkey got eaten by a pack of his neighbor's dogs, etc. Christmas time was just not Ralphie's time. Seeing as how my Thanksgiving dinner went, my Christmas dinner will probably be similar to this movie. The response to Ralphie dropping the f-bomb would probably be similar if I had dropped the f-bomb.

How the Grinch Stole Christmas

Whether you are watching the cartoon movie or the Jim Carrey version, you essentially get the same story. So, a big, salty, green guy who is angry that Whoville is celebrating Christmas goes down and steals the who’s presents but turns around and gives them back. How many people do we know are green? How many people do we know who are honest enough to give back a lot of presents? My point, people aren't green and they are selfish.

The reality is, Christmas movies are either fantasy, or slapstick versions of reality. Sorry to burst your bubbles readers, but this is the truth. I do personally enjoy all of these movies, but these movies aren't to make an impression on your life. Movies are for entertainment, hence the reason why realism is missing. Moral of this story, don't take anything I say to heart.

It’s that time of the year again to sit around the television, bundle up with blankets, drink hot chocolate, and watch Christmas movies.

I have asked ten students from each grade here at St. Clairsville high school what their favorite Christmas movie is. I got many different answers, but the top four movies were How the Grinch stole Christmas, Elf, The Polar Express, and National Lampoons Christmas Vacation. With eleven out of forty votes, How the Grinch Stole Christmas was the most favorite Christmas movie to watch.

I also asked why the movie that they chose was their favorite. How the Grinch stole Christmas was a favorite because it’s a very cute movie, and it tells the true meaning of Christmas very well. Elf, The Polar Express, and National Lampoons Christmas Vacation were all favorites because they are funny, and they bring back childhood memories.

Everyone knows someone who is a “Grinch” around Christmas time. If you do, have them watch the movie How the Grinch Stole Christmas. Hopefully they will change form a Grinch to a Cindy Lou Who.

The Grinch and Cindy Lou Who from the movie How the

Grinch stole Christmas.

Christmas Movies vs. Real Life By: Allie Hamilton

How the Grinch makes Christmas By: Caitlyn Delbrugge

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By: A.L. Davies

Too Soon for Christmas? By: Allie Hamilton and Katelin Gandee

Real Vs. Artificial

Christmas is coming rather

soon and most people are in the

Christmas Spirit, but the Christmas

Spirit has come and gone for some of us.

Why, some might ask, because

Christmas shouldn’t start right after

Halloween! The fact that right some

people were putting their trees up when

most were taking off their Halloween

makeup is just ridiculous. It seemed no

one cared that it was still November and

Thanksgiving had yet to come. Then we

have the Christmas movies, it seems

every year these movies start earlier.

I’m pretty sure once November hit the

channels were like “Let’s start Christmas

early!” No let’s not please.

Someone explain to me why

Christmas parades happen before

Thanksgiving? There is a reason that

there is a month of time between

Halloween and Thanksgiving, so there is

time to enjoy Thanksgiving. Christmas

comes after Thanksgiving, so should the

parades, and Christmas music being

played in stores. I refuse to get into the

Christmas spirit until Thanksgiving is

over. Black Friday is the day when I

finally get to resist my urges to watch

Christmas movies and listen to

Christmas music. You may say I am a

Scrooge for this mindset, but like I said,

that month between Halloween and

Thanksgiving is meant for Thanksgiving

preparations, not for Christmas. One

word to describe my outlook on any

kind of Christmas nonsense happening

before Thanksgiving is salty.

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Now that Christmas is upon us, I think we can all

agree that the display of Christmas trees is prominent.

Well, and those Garmin GSP commercials that always

prompt my father to try (and fail) to sing Carol of the Bells.

But this leads me to ask a question that many

families find themselves facing during December. Should

we get a real tree, or an artificial one?

In my family’s long and illustrious history with

Christmas trees, I’ve come to the conclusion that it really

doesn’t matter. The tree will just get knocked over a

million times by your brother, anyways.

All that aside, let’s dig a bit deeper into the issue.

If you’ve seen Griswold Christmas Vacation, you’d know

that if your crazy aunt (we all have one, admit it) brings

her cat to dinner, your tree is pretty much doomed.

Consequently, the fake trees lack that crisp scent

of pine and “romantic” feel mentioned in every single

Michael Buble song ever (not that I’ve ever listened to the

Michael Buble Christmas album…)

Then again, you’ve got to remember having to

change the tree water, especially if your dog likes to drink

it. And there’s bound to be pine needles you have to

vacuum up every day.

But really, Christmas isn’t about the decorations.

They are only a small part. So, remember not to get too

caught up in decorating mayhem and lose sight of what

Christmas is really about.

By: A. L. Davies

It’s better to give than receive,

right? Thankfully, I’m here to assist you

in how to save money without looking

like a cheapskate. You’ll even have your

nutty uncle fooled.

Now, I know you’ve heard this

in every children Christmas movie ever,

but homemade gifts really do mean a

lot. Check out Good Housekeeping or

Cooking Light magazine for recipes for

easy homemade peppermint bark, or

Oreo balls if you’re feeling adventurous.

For all guys thinking this may question

your masculinity: do you want your gal

mad at you, or kissing you under the

mistletoe?

If you’ve got a special

talent ,this should be a piece of cake.

Good with art? Make a homemade card.

Do you knit? May scarves, beanies, and

sweaters abound. Have a special

someone, and a passion for music?

Write them a song to show you care.

Be sure to check out Walmart

and Gabe’s for some good stocking

stuffers, too. You’d be surprised how

much you can find if you really look.

Above all, remember to have a

very merry Christmas and enjoy your

time with those you love.

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What video games are you

going to buy your significant other? Oh,

that's right, we don't have anyone that

loves us. But you know what will love us

this holiday? Digital media in the form of

video games will love us. So, you don't

want to spend a lot of money on that

item because your dad didn't get the

raise that he wanted. That's OK, I have

you covered for any budget.

First, how about the PS4 or the

Xbox One? Both in the range of $400-

$500, but then you have to purchase the

games. So after buying another

controller, a few games, and a high

definition multimedia interface cable,

that will only cost you...your first born

son!!!

Jokes set aside, why not get

either of the current generation

systems while they are at a new price? I

am currently asking for an Xbox 360,

just because I don't have one. I know

what you’re thinking, how can he not

have one? All friends and I have one and

we play online , said in your high

squeaky voice because, well, it's you.

That's right, I play on the P.C. and PS3.

But, Microsoft decided that they were

going to have a Xbox 360 Holiday

Bundle! For $250, you get a copy of Halo

4 and a download code for the new

Tomb Raider game, along with a 250GB

People who want to be a

PlayStation 3 owner can buy the Grand

Theft Auto V bundle (great for kids!) for

$270. As implied, it comes with a

500GB PS3 super-slim, and a copy of

GTA V.

Lastly for people getting a PC

gamer's gift , just buy them a Steam

card. Steam has exceptional deals on the

Christmas sale.

By the way, Merry Christmas to

the few readers who actually read this

column!

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Xbox 360 Holiday Bundle Xbox slim.

Christmas break is the time

everybody has been look forward to. This

is going to be a list of the most common

reason people are eagerly awaiting for

that glorious time of the school year. Let

us start off with reason number one, NO

SCHOOL!!! I bet you can guess why this is

one of the biggest reasons people look

forward to Christmas break. The second

reason people look forward to Christmas

break is snow (Hopefully). Snow is just

awesome, it’s beautiful and fun to play

with, and if you don’t like snow then I you

should go live in Mexico. The third

reason we all look forward to Christmas

break is sleeping in. Now that school is no

longer an issue you can finally sleep in till

the reasonable time of 4:00pm.

Next up is free time. You now

will have time to hang out with your

friends (if you have any) and go on

glorious adventures in the real world. Or

if you’re like me the number five reason

comes into play, video games. Why

interact with real people and walk

around in the boring real world when you

now have plenty of time to explore the

worlds of digital media.

The sixth reason is that you get

to eat a lot of food especially the closer

you get to Christmas Day. Seventh is the

New Year, it’s always fun to make a

resolution that you never actually keep.

Number eight are Christmas specials,

everyone likes Christmas shows.

The ninth reason is you get to see

family. Some people don’t get to see much

of their family and Christmas is one of the

only times of the year when you get to see

all of your family in one place. Last is

Christmas itself, it’s such a beautiful

holiday and it is the reason we even have

Top 10 Reasons to Look Forward to Christmas Break By: James Davenport

By: Brandon Meier

Great Video Game Christmas Deals

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The Abominable Snowmen or as the Tibetans call them, the YETI. The YETI are creatures that are rumored to live in several snowy mountain ranges all over the world, made famous mostly by movies and/or cartoons. The YETI are basically a kind of white haired Sasquatch. They live in snowy regions and are said to have an appetite for any form of meat. While more and more people hunt for proof of these creatures, few find anything of significant value. Alone, the YETI is largely known in the region of the Himalayas where many mountain climbers and villagers have claimed to have or know someone who’s claimed to have seen the YETI. Some call this beast a killer, but others believe

him to be a kind of peaceful guardian for the lost city of SHENGRALA, rumored to be hidden in the Himalayan heights. Though small evidence has been found such as massive footprints or torn up mountain goats, the YETI is still a large mountain mystery studied by several scientists in almost every country to date. The oddities of the YETI may outweigh many scientific explanations, but all in all, this snow dwelling beast seems to attract more and more attention each year.

By: A.L. Davies

Mixtapes Made Easy

A common predicament many music afectionados find themselves in this time of year is a.) Which records to ask Santa for, and b.) How to make the best mixtapes for your fellow musical pal’s Christmas gifts. First, you’ve got to have a strong opener. Generally, I like to start with an upbeat song you can shamelessly jam out in the car to. Maybe you can start with Interpol’s “The Henrich Manuver”, the White Stripe’s “Icky Thump,” or even Cage the Elephant’s “Aberdeen.” You’ve got to make sure all the songs flow together well. No slow songs followed by slower songs, or too many fast songs in a row. And you should never, EVER end a mixtape with a slower, depressing-sounding song (more on that later). Also, be sure to evaluate the individual you’re giving the mixtape to. You can’t put 70’s post-punk on a mixtape for someone who loves 90’s shoegaze. Your closer is perhaps the most cructial song on the tape. It’s your last chance to put your outstanding music into your fellow’s mind. Make it a song that really means something to you, and you wouldn’t share with someone unless their music taste really complimented yours. Hope this helps you, lovely readers! Happy listening and Merry Christmas!

By: Doug Reinbold

Many of our holidays have been used to boost sales in many stores. People have forgotten the meaning behind the holidays. Many believe that it is a time for gift giving and wasting money. You don’t have to get that new tablet or computer on a holiday. On Christmas and in the days prior to it, People go to stores and kill each other just to save a few dollars. Stores are packed to the point where people park anywhere. Holidays now focus more on gifts than what they were truly there to represent. It makes me sick seeing people run into Walmart, fighting to get what they were looking for, only to end up leaving the store in handcuffs.

This just shows how people have become. Yes, it’s good for the stores, but is it really all that good for the people. I just don’t think people care about it as long as they get something out of it.

By: Lukas Kazmirski

Though I tend to have a less outgoing nature, I’m inclined to agree with The Food Guru. Holidays have become so stretched over the years that the closest most people get to the true meaning of Christmas is a shelf full of nativity mangers that no one buys anymore. Nowadays a Christmas tradition is putting up a tree, decorating it while you watch some odd Christmas comedy on TV, and then putting any other decorations up when there’s nothing good on.

Santa’s become a car dealer, carols are nothing but background store noise, and trees have either become plastic or tinsel. I feel that holidays have become too involved with sales and excuses for people to ask for stuff. Though there are a few who still use good old fashioned traditions like cutting down trees and baking cookies, the holidays seem to be all about money now.

Creature of the Month By: Lukas Kazmirski

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Broken Promises By: James Shope

New Year's Day, itself, dates to the time in Julius Caesar. The custom of resolving to change or to do better quickly followed. When Emperor Constantine made Christianity the official religion, the Pagan moral concepts of doing good were blended with prayer and fasting to satisfy both groups. The American Puritan Jonathan Edwards wrote his 70 resolutions over a two-year time frame, from 1722-1723, intending to review them every week. The idea of "promising oneself to change" later became associated with the "refreshing" of each new year.

While most people will make a resolution, few will keep the "promise" longer than a few days. Recently, I took the time to ask classmates what their possible resolutions will

be for the coming year. The vast majority of my classmates’ resolutions were self-improvements, such as dancing more, skiing, and tumbling for the girls. The boys in my class favored improving basketball and swimming skills. Polls of adults taken at this time of year find the common resolutions to include drinking less calories, eating healthier foods, improving in education or careers, getting in shape or losing weight, managing stress and/or debt, and quitting smoking.

Most of us will be making New Year's resolutions. Few of these promises will last longer than a week. What will your resolution be? How long will you keep it? I think I will resolve to…a week at best. What will you resolve to?

From a Purple Rider to a Red Devil By: Shaqaille McCamick and Paige McGlothlin

You may have seen her in the halls, but how about on the court? Rileigh Simpson is a new student in the seventh grade this year, but is certainly making her mark here at St.C. In just four months, Rileigh has endeavored in cheerleading, plans to run track, and is currently playing basketball! After scoring 28 points so far in the infancy of basketball season, the RDD pulled her to the sidelines to see just what the “real” Rileigh Simpson is like:

RDD: So, which school do you like better? Martins Ferry or St.Clairsville?

Rileigh: Oh, St.C, definitely.

RDD: If you had to pick one song to describe your life, what would it be?

Rileigh: “We Can’t Stop” by Miley Cyrus because I’m always on the go and crazy!

RDD: What are your favorite brand of shoes and clothes?

Rileigh: Well, my favorite brand of shoes is FreeRuns and my favorite brand of clothing is American Eagle.

RDD: Who’s is your biggest inspiration in life?

Rileigh: My family because they are honestly just so supportive and they help me with anything and everything I need.

RDD: What’s the greatest advice you’ve ever gotten/heard?

Rileigh: Well, my mom once told me, “It takes 20 seconds of

courage to do something amazing.” And that’s probably the best advice I’ve ever gotten.

RDD: What do you see yourself doing 10 years from now?

Rileigh: Woah! Ten years is a LONG time away! Um, I would say playing in the WNBA is what I want to be doing ten years from now.

RDD: Finally, what advice do you have for anyone wanting to play basketball or any other sport?

Rileigh: Basically, never give up and practice hard. That’s the best way to succeed in anything.

Rileigh is certainly earning her spot at St. C. She’s athletic, smart, funny, and overall a great student. So, if you see Rileigh in the halls, go ahead and give her a high-five; she deserves it!

Photo taken by Shaqaille McCammick

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A New-New Year's Resolution By: Shelby Myers

A common question this time of year is, "What is your New Years resolution?" After this question, you will usually receive some basic answers. Some people may say things such as, "Eat healthier," or "Exercise more," and maybe even, "Do better in school!" Though, not everyone has such plain answers as these.

This year, some people are aiming for things that others wouldn’t ever think about in everyday life. Below are just a few examples of what these people had to say:

1) Watch every episode of the show Supernatural.

2) Be more involved in social life.

3) Meet One Direction.

4) Finally have initiative to teach myself how to play piano.

5) Become a female beach volleyball referee and twerk while doing it.

6) Eat more cheesy potatoes.

7) Have no New Year's resolution at all.

8) Stop breathing.

9) Stop being such a white girl.

10) Hate people less, and stop being so sarcastic.

11) Perform a comedy act on Broadway.

12) Stop going to Starbucks so much.

13) Eat nothing but bananas all year, and only drink chocolate milk.

14) See how many nights I can sleep in Wal-mart without being caught.

15) Become an alien.

So this coming year if you're having trouble figuring out what you want your goal to be, take into consideration what other people have said. You may be able to get a few ideas from them.

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Numbers in the News

By Julia Skrabak and Lauren Vike

$37.50 The school fee paid by fifth graders, the most expensive school fees in the middle school.

Source: http://www.stcs.k12.oh.us/Downloads/2013-2014...

76% The percentage of teenage girls who text about school

work; compared to 64% of boys. Source: http://www.twgplus.com/blog/2012/02/02/53-

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$763 The average amount spent on school supplies this year.

Source: usatoday.com

70% The percentage of teens that have a television in their

room.

Source: nytimes.com

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You may have seen the newly decorated art room door. Well, that is because we have a new art teacher! We would all like to welcome the wonderful Miss Schaffer to the middle school. Here is your chance to get the inside scoop.

RDD: Do you enjoy teaching middle school or elementary school better, and why? Miss Schaffer: I like teaching middle school better because of the older students. I am able to do more advanced projects, and the students are more fun to work with. RDD: What are your other hobbies besides art? Miss Schaffer: I really enjoy photography, especially when I take my photos and turn them into paintings. I also like to snowboard, go to concerts, and the movies. I especially like to travel. RDD: How many pairs of shoes do you have? Miss Schaffer: Probably 30; I like to have options. RDD: Why do you think students think you’re a mean teacher? Miss Schaffer: I hope that’s not what people think! If they do, maybe it is because I am strict about things in my classroom. I hold students accountable for their actions and actually make them clean up after themselves; some are not used to doing that. For the most part, those who

have been in my class so far this year know I like to have fun. Also, I hope to break the “mean teacher” rumor. RDD: What is the story behind sketchbooks? Miss Schaffer: I know most of the students do not like sketchbooks, but they give students a chance to practice drawing outside of the classroom. You are able to take skills learned in class and use them to draw things you wouldn’t normally think of as art. RDD: What is your favorite Disney movie? Miss Schaffer: The Little Mermaid, It has always been my favorite. I even have pictures of me wearing a Little Mermaid shirt when I was really little. RDD: When you were little, what did you want to be when you grew up? Miss Schaffer: Either an elementary school teacher or a marine biologist. RDD: If you had an unlimited amount of money, what three things would you do with it? Miss Schaffer: Pay off my student loans and other bills, buy a house, and open my own art studio where anyone could come and practice art.

Teacher Feature: Meet Miss Schaffer By: Paige McGlothlin and Shaqaille McCamick

There’s a Café in the Middle of the Road?

By: Madison Gillotte

Have you ever been walking down the hallway full of eighth grade lockers and a door caught your eye – the door with the brilliantly colored letters spelling out a single word, “Cafe ”? Did you ever wonder what it was? Many students have been wondering about this cafe , and we finally have the explanation. I spoke with Ms. Christa Truchan to find the answers to all our questions about The Middle of the Road Cafe . Our interview is as follows. RDD: Where’d the idea for the cafe come from? Ms. Truchan: We had a collaborative effort of how to improve teaching. Also, years ago there was a shop similar to this one. JVS too has a similar program. RDD: Who does the cafe benefit? Ms. Truchan: All the students in the high school and middle school resource rooms.

RDD: Who is the cafe open to? Ms. Truchan: It’s open to adults for lunches and to students to get crafts. RDD: What do you sell at the cafe other than lunches? Ms. Truchan: We sell accessories, such as scarves, key chains, etc., holiday themed decorations, coffee, t-shirts, and at times Red Devil gear. RDD: Who works the cafe ? Ms. Truchan: The middle and high school students who need to work on life and job skills. RDD: When did the idea arise to open the Middle of the Road Cafe ? Ms. Truchan: We started planning for it in 2010, but it actually started in 2011. RDD: Is working at the cafe hard work, and do you enjoy it? Ms. Truchan: Yes, it is hard work, but the students are experienced and learn quickly. Also, yes, I enjoy it. It is very

rewarding to see all the work get done and if the students are happy, so am I. RDD: What kind of work does the cafe involve? Ms. Truchan: It involves cooking, shopping for groceries and supplies, and working as cashiers. RDD: How much money does the cafe usually raise in a year? Ms. Truchan: We get enough for the cafe to stay open and to be able to go on field trips and do fun activities. There you have it, everyone! We’ve asked basically every question possible to get you the story of the Middle of the Road Cafe . They’ve worked very hard and continue to work to get the cafe to be the best it can be. So now that you know about the cafe , next time you need a new accessory go check out the many crafts at the Middle of the Road Cafe .

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A great little recipe for the cookie lover in all of us. The spices give it that warm, fall taste that we all love in these cold winter months.

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups butter, softened

2 cup sugar

2 Eggland's Best Eggs

1/2 cup molasses

4 cups all-purpose flour

4 teaspoons baking soda

2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon each ground ginger and cloves

1 teaspoon salt

Additional sugar

PUMPKIN DIP:

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened

2 cups pumpkin pie filling

2 cups confectioners' sugar

1/2 to 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

Directions

1. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and molasses. Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves and salt; add to creamed mix-ture and mix well. Chill overnight.

2. Shape into 1/2-in. balls; roll in sugar. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 6 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to a wire rack.

3. For dip, beat cream cheese in a large bowl until smooth. Beat in pumpkin pie filling. Add the sugar, cinnamon and ginger and mix well. Serve with cookies. Store leftover dip in the refrigerator. Yield: about 20 dozen (3 cups dip).

4. 3 cookies equals 108 calories, 5 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 18 mg cholesterol, 147 mg sodium, 16 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 1 g protein.

Go West By: Doug Reinbold

Recently, an old friend of mine told me about a new place called Food By Jane opening up in Morristown. On November 29th I figured I’d stop in to see what they had to offer. I ordered a salmon taco with cilantro lime slaw and avocado, black beans and rice, and a baked potato. Yes, this was one meal. Mind you, I’m not a big fan of fish tacos or avocado, but I was surprised that they made it work very well, definitely a good stop for lunch or dinner.

On December 5 at 5:30, I stopped I a second time. For breakfast I ordered homemade waffles, biscuits and gravy, and a cup of coffee. The waffles were amazing, best part of the meal. I bet many of you are thinking, “You can’t screw up waffles.” I will tell you now, yes you can.

All in all every time I stopped it was great. The service is exactly what you would expect from a small family owned place. Definitely take the time to stop in, their hours are: Monday through Friday- 5:30 AM until 8:00 PM, Saturday- 4:00 PM until 10:00 PM, and they are closed on Sunday.

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By: Heidi Maidens

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Bulb Hot Chocolate Santa

Chestnuts Icicle Sleigh

Clause Jingle Bells Snow

Cookies Pine Tree Star

Elves Present Stockings

Family Reindeer Toys

Frosty Rudolph

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Rock crushes scissors.

Here at St. C, we find numerous students who stand out more than others in the crowd. Every year two students: a boy,

and a girl, from each grade are selected as Personality Royalty. *DRUMROLL* Here are your 2013-2014 school year Personality

Kings and Queens.

? Where’s Chandler?!

(probably in his

Ford Focus)

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A. Sebulsky Steel, Inc

Beck-Altmeyer Funeral Home and Crematory

Mr. Greg Bizzarri & Family Richland Township Trustee

Convenient Food Mart

Jacob and Sons

Mr. Walt Skaggs

St. Clairsville Educational Association

Wesbanco

Mrs. Lisa Giffin

Mr. and Mrs. Milhoan

Mrs. Dolores Pytlik

Mrs. Denise Skaggs

Mrs. Joyce Zeiher

Mr. Kelly Rine

Mrs. Mindy Husek