November 2010

The New “Sheriff” In Town

By: Cydnee Mebane

Newly elected student body president Emilie Holloway has already begun turning the gears in our school. I caught up with Emilie to ask her how she feels about being president and what her thoughts were on changes to our school. C: Hey Emilie! How’s it going? Mind if I ask you a couple of questions? E: Sure! C: So, it’s a big year for you and all the other 8

th graders here at NWMS,

but you’ve got the year off to a great start by becoming president! How do you feel? E: I feel like it’s going to be a great year and that it’s a great accomplishment and honor to be president. C: Are you enjoying being the leader of your school? E: Yeah, I am. It’s very challenging. C: Funny, because I remember the first time I met you in 6

th grade! So,

like a lot of the 8th graders, you’ve been here for three years. How do you

think you’ve changed from then to now that will make you a good president? E: I feel like I’ve become more responsible and that I’ve learned a lot in the past 2 years. C: Now, let’s be realistic here. Students can’t really make any drastic changes to our school, but they do have some input. What do you think you’ll inquire about to our administrators? E: Well, I want to do more charity things. You know, can food drives, and raise money for a program that student council may soon have. C: Now, if you could make any drastic changes, would you make any? E: Yes. I would definitely make more free time on Fridays because it’s the end of the week and you want to talk to your friends, being able to sit wherever you want in the cafeteria because it’s the only time we get to have a conversation with our friends without getting in trouble. C: Lastly, after this school year, do you think you would run again in high school, or do you think the pressure would be too much? E: I would probably run again in high school because I ran in elementary school and again in middle school. So I have gotten through the pressure twice, how much harder could it be? Well thanks for talking with us Emilie! We’re all going to be cheering you on throughout the year!

Random Fact of the Month By: Nicholas Neal

The most expensive cow

in the world was bought

for $1.3 Million!!!!

That’s one expensive

glass of milk!!!!

Facts from www.funfactz.com Picture from Google images

The Ready Set By Katie Holcomb

“And I might drive myself insane if those lips aren’t speaking my name!” As the only band member, 20 year old Jordan Witzigreuter of the band The Ready Set is ready for his MTV debut “Love like Woe.” Here is a little bio on him. When Jordon was 10, he started playing drums. By 14, he was starting to play in bands and he soon became more familiar with other instruments like guitar. He eventually found a way to vent his aggressions and his feelings that he didn’t at the time know how to deal with through writing lyrics.

He started an acoustic duo which then led to the upcoming production of “The Ready Set.” He was a member of a ska band called “Take Sides”, another acoustic band called “BrideandGroom”, and one heavy metal band “Saints Never Surrender”

Jordan then made a MySpace page just for fun. He also put some music he had mixed, written, and played himself. Let’s just say he got lots of comments!

In 2008, The Ready Set released his first album Tantrum Castle. They soon began touring and appearing on MTV. Well, that’s the main story of our soon to be mainstream band The Ready Set!!!

December Holiday Picture Contest By Audrey Dills

Hey! All you amazing artists out there whose talent hasn’t been discovered, here is your opportunity! We are having a contest to see who can draw the best December holiday picture. Your drawing needs to be printed on regular sized paper (like printer paper) in ink or dark pencil. Ready? Set? Draw! Your drawing needs to be turned in by Friday December 3rd. Turn into your homeroom teacher and ask them to put it into Mrs. Morrison’s mailbox.

Dear Readers,

Thank you for taking the time to read the first Falcon

Jam. I am proud of the work done by the newspaper

staff led by Editor Cydnee Mebane. Please share your

ideas with the staff and your criticism with me.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Morrison, Room 212

Poll Results

By: Brianna Graham

We surveyed 501 students about

our “favorite artist right now”.

Here are the results….

Congratulations to Drake

who had 233 votes!!!

Stay alert for a brand new poll…..

“Favorite movie series”

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Drake Nicki

Minaj

Justin

Bieber

Katy

Perry

DesAndNate YouTube Sensations By: Sadie Simerson

These two are YouTube sensations that have been making videos for a few years. Now Destery Moore and Nathan Owens are still making videos under DesAndNate. Destery Moore has a new channel called Capndesdes. Nathan Owens is under a new channel as well called AhoyNateo. They are very funny and if you have never seen any of their videos, then I would definitely recommend you watching their videos! You can find them on Facebook, YouTube and Myspace.

2010 Volleyball Teams

Audrey Dills, Daniela Vargas, & Marissa Christian

Girls Boys

Cheyenne Rhodes Bradley Flanary

Olivia Boyette Reese Overby

Amiya Ringwood Austin Brownlee

Summer Watson Austin Blakley

Emily Clark Darion Dick

Ashley Anderson Paul Rader

Mckenzie Harden Chase Lane

Rachel Timberlake Jacob Hartle

Madi Payton Hunter Sprinkle

Lauren Hoopes David Graham

Sarah Bernard Brandon Caldwell

Lakin Miller

Emilie Holloway

☺ Random Stuff ☺ By Arissa Vaden

E X G G E Q C C U T S W S M I F E L I S

I L R V W M D I E O E K I Q F R C S X B

R K Z T F V I S N O G S C N A K I N O L

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Q J S T O D D S T R O I W O W A J H F I

R U Q O M N X I T U F Y W F H K A T T B

M O Z T U J I A F S E X L G G D F C X Y

O Y Q A R P V D R H H E O Z Z N R P Y H

D O Z J R N Q L M C K V I V S J P I N G

N N E V A O D X D E U Q E B R A B P E K

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•BACON •BARBEQUE •CHEESE •CHICKEN

•CIRCLE •DINOSAUR •ERASER •FOOT

•FORK •FRUIT •GLOW •GREEN •HOUSE

•JUICE •ORANGES •PANTS •PIGGY •RADIO

•RINGTONE •SHADES •SOUP

•TOOTHBRUSH •WALL •WEIRD •WINDOW

S t a r t O f f J a m m e r By Passion Ford

Q: Do you think that Northwest is getting off to a good

start?

A: Yes, for right now because the teachers are nice, but

sometimes they are not.

Ashanti Nelson, Mountaineers

A: Yes, because we have easy homework, locker breaks,

recess on Fridays, and we have Freedom Fridays.

Andrew Gordon, 49’ers

A: Yes, because it is better than elementary school. We

also have lockers to hold our things. We also have some

encore classes, good teachers, and we get more freedom.

Chris Tomas, Eagles

A: Yes, because I have many of my friends on my team. I

love all my teachers and my classes.

Jamie Sartin, Blue Devils

A: Yes and no, because we already started getting in

trouble. Also, because there’s a lot of stuff getting

started, but yes because the students are getting rewarded

for the good things that we are doing.

Rathel Carter, Aggies

A: I truly think Northwest is getting off to a good start. I

have been here for three years and the students this year

are the friendliest. I’m honored to be a part of the

Northwest Falcons.

Hunter Sprinkle, Rams

A: I believe Northwest is off to a good start. For the most

part, this eighth grade group seems very motivated and

ready to learn. Also, our EOQ data looks good compared

to the system average.

Mrs. Clyburn, Spartans

A: I think Northwest has gotten off to a excellent start this

year. I have seen a lot of students working really hard to

do their best. A positive attitude toward learning can be

contagious and many students are encouraging their

friends to do and be their best.

Mrs. Weber, Rams

A: Yes, I think the year is getting off to an awesome start!

This is my first year on the Blue Devils team and I have

the best students and teachers in the world! I know we

are all going to succeed as one big happy family!

Ms. Moser, Blue Devils

A: Yes, I do. We have a really great staff and the students

here at Northwest are the best in the county! There are so

many positive things happening at our school… Our

students have made growth 5 years in a row and that can

only happen when the adults in the building put children

first. That’s what we do at Northwest.

Mrs. Oakes, Aggies

Bullying

Bullying is a big problem in middle school, and in other ages. When you are bullied, do you tell someone? In middle school you never want to tell on someone. If you go to the Northwest homepage and report on bully patrol, then the person bullying you will be caught and not bully others, and people will never know you have told. That way you won’t be bothered anymore and you won’t be called a “snitch”.