School Highlights
NJHS Fall Dance
By: Caroline Hutchison
This fall NJHS students are throwing/ sponsoring a dance for our school, and it’s going to be fun! It will be hosted at Briscoe on Friday November 20th 4:30-6:30. Tickets cost $4, and you can start buying them at lunch November 16th or $5 the day you come for the dance. Pizza, baked goods, soda, and candy will be sold at the dance.
A lot of my friends will be going to the fall dance, so I decided to interview some of them mostly 8th graders since they have experienced the dance before and know a lot more than me about the dance since they have already been at Briscoe for one year, and know if they have been to the dance what to expect.
When asked if she had ever been to the dance, Maya Swift responded, “I think it’s worth $4 it was really fun!” “I got to dance, and spend a lot of time spending time with friends.” I agree it would be fun all I have experienced as a “school dance” is when I was 7th grade. Maya also added, “We just hung out, and danced!” It was really fun getting to hang out with friends, and dancing so I recommend going. “The dance wasn’t that formal at all. Some people wore dresses or skirts but mostly jeans.”
When asked how the dance was put together, Swift responded, “A lot of people showed up, and it was well decorated and all that.” I think it would be a fun experience for the 7th graders to experience!
Zoe Bodine responded, when asked if she was going to the dance, “umm maybe depends on my schedule.” “I probably will because it sounds fun and all that!” “A lot of my close friends are going so I probably will buy a ticket.”
When asked if she thought it would be a fun dance to experience, Macy Brady said, “I’m not going because I have something already planned, but I think it would be a fun experience for others!” “And I’m not the type that enjoys dances,” Brady added.
I would recommend going to this dance to support NJHS, and just to have fun! There are posters in the hallways to tell additional information. Hopefully a lot of Briscoe students and staff show up to the dance to make a bunch of fun memories! Thanks to are cool NJHS students we will have memories!
A lot of my friends will be going to the fall dance, so I decided to interview some of them mostly 8th graders since they have experienced the dance before and know a lot more than me about the dance since they have already been at Briscoe for one year, and know if they have been to the dance what to expect.
When asked if she had ever been to the dance, Maya Swift responded, “I think it’s worth $4 it was really fun!” “I got to dance, and spend a lot of time spending time with friends.” I agree it would be fun all I have experienced as a “school dance” is when I was 7th grade. Maya also added, “We just hung out, and danced!” It was really fun getting to hang out with friends, and dancing so I recommend going. “The dance wasn’t that formal at all. Some people wore dresses or skirts but mostly jeans.”
When asked how the dance was put together, Swift responded, “A lot of people showed up, and it was well decorated and all that.” I think it would be a fun experience for the 7th graders to experience!
Zoe Bodine responded, when asked if she was going to the dance, “umm maybe depends on my schedule.” “I probably will because it sounds fun and all that!” “A lot of my close friends are going so I probably will buy a ticket.”
When asked if she thought it would be a fun dance to experience, Macy Brady said, “I’m not going because I have something already planned, but I think it would be a fun experience for others!” “And I’m not the type that enjoys dances,” Brady added.
I would recommend going to this dance to support NJHS, and just to have fun! There are posters in the hallways to tell additional information. Hopefully a lot of Briscoe students and staff show up to the dance to make a bunch of fun memories! Thanks to are cool NJHS students we will have memories!
Briscoe Charity
By: Alli Rupert
Over the years Briscoe Junior High has been a school known for their donations to charity and helping out around the community. Briscoe has collected money, can foods, clothes, and more.
“Lunches of love in the past has had great participation,” said Mrs. George, when asked which charity raises the most money each year.
Briscoe Junior High is a school that is very aware of the things that go on around the area. There are many worthy causes that need assistance and Briscoe makes no hesitation to give donations. This year Briscoe took on a new charity called Behind the Badge and raised over one thousand dollars.
“To give back to our community, we have so many worthy causes that need our assistance,” said Mrs. George when asked what got Briscoe interested in charity.
Along with charities Briscoe also has a group called NJHS.
“I am in NJHS and I got in because of my grades and I got pretty good grades,” said 8th grader Kathrine Guevara when asked how she got into NJHS.
NJHS is a group of 8th graders that have to be chosen at the end of their 7th grade year to be in the club. It is a privilege to be in NJHS because they are the role models of the school.
“In order to stay in NJHS we have to get 10 hours of service hours. When we are getting our service hours we are helping out the community. We can help out at any school events or charities around town,” said Kathrine Guevara when asked about service hours.
Briscoe Junior High students and staff cares about their community very much and would do whatever they can to help out.
When asked how she feels about charity 8th grader Megan O’Donnell said, “Charity is really good not only for the people receiving but also for the people giving. It brightens people’s day.”
“Lunches of love in the past has had great participation,” said Mrs. George, when asked which charity raises the most money each year.
Briscoe Junior High is a school that is very aware of the things that go on around the area. There are many worthy causes that need assistance and Briscoe makes no hesitation to give donations. This year Briscoe took on a new charity called Behind the Badge and raised over one thousand dollars.
“To give back to our community, we have so many worthy causes that need our assistance,” said Mrs. George when asked what got Briscoe interested in charity.
Along with charities Briscoe also has a group called NJHS.
“I am in NJHS and I got in because of my grades and I got pretty good grades,” said 8th grader Kathrine Guevara when asked how she got into NJHS.
NJHS is a group of 8th graders that have to be chosen at the end of their 7th grade year to be in the club. It is a privilege to be in NJHS because they are the role models of the school.
“In order to stay in NJHS we have to get 10 hours of service hours. When we are getting our service hours we are helping out the community. We can help out at any school events or charities around town,” said Kathrine Guevara when asked about service hours.
Briscoe Junior High students and staff cares about their community very much and would do whatever they can to help out.
When asked how she feels about charity 8th grader Megan O’Donnell said, “Charity is really good not only for the people receiving but also for the people giving. It brightens people’s day.”
Red Ribbon Week
By: Kathrine Guevara
Red Ribbon Week is here! This is a week that is an alcohol, tobacco, and other drug and violence prevention awareness campaign that is held annually in October in the United States. It is usually celebrated during the last full week of October.
“I think Red Ribbon Week was created because many students, or teenagers, have taken drugs and were negatively affected by them”, said 8th grader, Maya Garcia.
The story behind Red Ribbon Week was about DEA Agent Enrique Camarena, he was a Drug Enforcement Administration Agent. On February 7th, 1985, Camarena was in a series of unfortunate events, which led many people to realize the serious consequences of drug and alcohol use. In honor of him and his battle against illegal drugs, many families and friends had begun forming coalitions. Some of these new coalitions took Camarena as their model, and embraced his belief that one person can make a difference. These unions also adopted the symbol, the red ribbon.
Schools across the United States have made a fun way to honor Agent Camarena and his efforts by creating Red Ribbon Week. During this week students and staff members dress up in their craziest outfits to show that they are drug and alcohol free. Briscoe Junior High for Red Ribbon Week is having their students and staff wear their brightest neon on Monday, cutest pink outfits on Tuesday, nerd out on Wednesday, have them feel and dress like a superhero on Thursday, and where all the camouflage they possibly can on Friday.
“My favorite day of Red Ribbon Week is camouflage day, because you can hide in plain sight and nobody will see you”, said 8th grader, Phillip Guevara.
When drinking or drug use becomes a means for coping with life's problems it can turn into addiction. Unfortunately alcohol and some drugs have become more socially acceptable. They are readily accessible to many of today's youth, which further increases the likelihood that they will use drugs or drink alcohol at some time.
Red Ribbon Week helps teach the youth about the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse. Many results revealed that 78 percent of U.S. teens had consumed alcohol. 42.5 percent of U.S. teens had said they have consumed or taken a harmful drug.
“I think Red Ribbon Week is important, because it shows how many of the schools in the U.S. are drug free”, said 8th grader, Johana Salazar.
The National Family Partnership estimates that more than 80 million people participate in Red Ribbon events each year. Red Ribbon Week educates students, families, and communities on the destructive effects of alcohol and drugs and encourages the adoption of healthy lifestyle choices.
Many of the youth today don’t understand the true meaning of Red Ribbon Week and unfortunately the adults, or grown-ups, around them don’t teach them these dangers. Luckily, the students who attend Briscoe Junior High are very well educated about the dangers and negative effects of drug and alcohol abuse.
“I think that the students who attend Briscoe Junior High enjoy Red Ribbon Week, because they can wear their craziest outfits to show that they are drug free”, said Garcia.
“I think Red Ribbon Week was created because many students, or teenagers, have taken drugs and were negatively affected by them”, said 8th grader, Maya Garcia.
The story behind Red Ribbon Week was about DEA Agent Enrique Camarena, he was a Drug Enforcement Administration Agent. On February 7th, 1985, Camarena was in a series of unfortunate events, which led many people to realize the serious consequences of drug and alcohol use. In honor of him and his battle against illegal drugs, many families and friends had begun forming coalitions. Some of these new coalitions took Camarena as their model, and embraced his belief that one person can make a difference. These unions also adopted the symbol, the red ribbon.
Schools across the United States have made a fun way to honor Agent Camarena and his efforts by creating Red Ribbon Week. During this week students and staff members dress up in their craziest outfits to show that they are drug and alcohol free. Briscoe Junior High for Red Ribbon Week is having their students and staff wear their brightest neon on Monday, cutest pink outfits on Tuesday, nerd out on Wednesday, have them feel and dress like a superhero on Thursday, and where all the camouflage they possibly can on Friday.
“My favorite day of Red Ribbon Week is camouflage day, because you can hide in plain sight and nobody will see you”, said 8th grader, Phillip Guevara.
When drinking or drug use becomes a means for coping with life's problems it can turn into addiction. Unfortunately alcohol and some drugs have become more socially acceptable. They are readily accessible to many of today's youth, which further increases the likelihood that they will use drugs or drink alcohol at some time.
Red Ribbon Week helps teach the youth about the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse. Many results revealed that 78 percent of U.S. teens had consumed alcohol. 42.5 percent of U.S. teens had said they have consumed or taken a harmful drug.
“I think Red Ribbon Week is important, because it shows how many of the schools in the U.S. are drug free”, said 8th grader, Johana Salazar.
The National Family Partnership estimates that more than 80 million people participate in Red Ribbon events each year. Red Ribbon Week educates students, families, and communities on the destructive effects of alcohol and drugs and encourages the adoption of healthy lifestyle choices.
Many of the youth today don’t understand the true meaning of Red Ribbon Week and unfortunately the adults, or grown-ups, around them don’t teach them these dangers. Luckily, the students who attend Briscoe Junior High are very well educated about the dangers and negative effects of drug and alcohol abuse.
“I think that the students who attend Briscoe Junior High enjoy Red Ribbon Week, because they can wear their craziest outfits to show that they are drug free”, said Garcia.
Rewards 365 Student Rankings
By: Maya Swift
It is the season to be competitive and The Rewards 365 competition is the perfect way to fire Briscoe’s competitive spirits. Students from different advisory classes have the opportunity to compete and win a party of their choice.
“From Mrs. Travers and Mr. Semmler,” said 8th grade competitor Lindy Kylen when asked who told her about Rewards 365.
A lot of students chose to collect emails from their friends and family.
“I’ve collected emails from my mom, my dad, my grandparents from my dads’ family and my cousins,” said 8th grade competitor Tanner Haynes.
To all people rewards and incentives are very important.
“Uh, I think it’s a good because like who doesn’t want a snow cone party,” said Kylen.
A lot of people are enjoying Rewards 365 so far.
“It’s fun, I did it to help my class and because for my class the top three collectors get hoodies,” Said Haynes
7 students were removed from the competition. A few students worked around the rules by entering random emails and some students, who got creative, entered in LCISD teacher emails.
“I would see why they would take my name off the list but it’s not necessarily cheating,” said old first place winner Jahnai Garner.
Jahnai was in first place with a total of 147 emails for Mrs. Travers advisory period. While she was removed from the contest she hopes that she can return to the competition soon.
“I am not glad that she got removed because I don’t think it’s fair that she (Garner) should be counted cheating just because she entered LCISD emails,” said 7th Grade competitor Macy Morrey.
Some students believed it was fair.
“I guess I mean it’s fair now so yeah I am,” said Haynes when asked if he thought it was fair that the students were removed.
Although there were some tough times for some of the competitors, this year’s Rewards 365 competition is a success.
“From Mrs. Travers and Mr. Semmler,” said 8th grade competitor Lindy Kylen when asked who told her about Rewards 365.
A lot of students chose to collect emails from their friends and family.
“I’ve collected emails from my mom, my dad, my grandparents from my dads’ family and my cousins,” said 8th grade competitor Tanner Haynes.
To all people rewards and incentives are very important.
“Uh, I think it’s a good because like who doesn’t want a snow cone party,” said Kylen.
A lot of people are enjoying Rewards 365 so far.
“It’s fun, I did it to help my class and because for my class the top three collectors get hoodies,” Said Haynes
7 students were removed from the competition. A few students worked around the rules by entering random emails and some students, who got creative, entered in LCISD teacher emails.
“I would see why they would take my name off the list but it’s not necessarily cheating,” said old first place winner Jahnai Garner.
Jahnai was in first place with a total of 147 emails for Mrs. Travers advisory period. While she was removed from the contest she hopes that she can return to the competition soon.
“I am not glad that she got removed because I don’t think it’s fair that she (Garner) should be counted cheating just because she entered LCISD emails,” said 7th Grade competitor Macy Morrey.
Some students believed it was fair.
“I guess I mean it’s fair now so yeah I am,” said Haynes when asked if he thought it was fair that the students were removed.
Although there were some tough times for some of the competitors, this year’s Rewards 365 competition is a success.
Yearbook Changes It Up
By: Caroline Hutchison
This year 2015-2016 our school Briscoe Junior high is changing up are yearbook for the first time. Our yearbook staff is working on making our yearbook better than it already is by adding Q.R. codes in the book. A lot of students will be surprised to this change because we are
used to having to just looking at pictures, but with the scans we will be able to scan the codes and they will play videos or clips of funny, and memorable moments of our school year!
When asked how she felt about the Q.R. scans, Ella Miller said, "I didn't really know what they were but now I do." "I think the QR codes will be a good change to our yearbook!"
Ella said, "a lot of kids will think they are cool, and like to watch the funny videos of throughout the year." She smiled as she spoke, I really think the teachers will too!
Maya Swift a 8th grader at Briscoe, How she thought they made the QR scans or how they work?
"I think they work like you scan them with your phone and then they play a video."
When asked how she thought students would react to the change she said, "I think they will love the QR codes because that in includes being on your phone and people these days like their phones!"
Kids will now have a great explanation for being on their phones now.
Then Maya Swift added, "kids will like the new change and more people will hear about it and probably more will actually buy the schools year book this year!"
Are school's yearbook staff has been working hard at taking pictures and videos of every school event to red ribbon week, and prep rallies all sorts if events to make the yearbook extra fun this year!"
Our yearbook is going to be loaded with fun things for students to remember our 2015-2016 year.
When asked how in her opinion how she thought of the yearbook changes, Macy Morey replied, "Yes I think it will be a fun change but I like the actual pictures better to look at."
While still on the topic of feelings over it Emilie Lippincott responded, "I didn't know about the change but it seems cool, and fun!" "I like it!"
I think we can all agree that the yearbook staff has worked especially hard on this too change and make the yearbook better than it is! They are the ones to thank for this change. I can't wait for the yearbooks to be ready to buy so we can try them out and see how fun they are!
"They will be really fun Ella Miller sates."
2016 Presidential Campaign
By: Keli Leighty and Madeline Hemenes
As most of you may know the race for president is here! 10 candidates go on face to face to try and win the race. The Republicans and the Democrats. We recently took a poll on who wants the new president to be a Republican or a Democrat, here are the standings. 8 out of 12 students chose Republican, and 4 out of 12 students chose Democrat. The Republican Party has more competitors than the Democratic Party. We asked a few students what they think being a democrat is. Jocelyn Clark quoted, “I don’t know much about politics but I think being a democrat means you want a Democracy.” Then we asked a few other students what they thought a Republican was. Amanda Allen quoted, “I think that a Republican is someone who wants to rule the country how the law and how God wants the country to be ran.” Keli and I both are going for the Republican side, but some others disagree. The campaign is not supposed to be a threat to others, it is just an election. Though the election needs to be taken very seriously because we don’t want someone who won’t take the job of becoming the new president seriously, we need someone who has enough common sense to pull America back out of the rabbit hole and fix all the problems we have had in the past. Not only fix them but also get rid of the bad things and try to come up with a solution to all of them. We also asked some students the question of why they want a new president. Jocelyn Clark responded, “ I want a new president because the one we have stinks, this thing called Obamacare makes no sense whatsoever, don’t even get me started on the rest of his mistakes.” Thank you Jocelyn. I am really sure that the science teachers aren’t happy either because they took NASA away from us. Many people actually like the president now, but like Jocelyn Clark she doesn’t like our current president. In my opinion, the president we have now is tearing our country apart. In the debate multiple candidates promised us that they were going to make the country a better place for the Americans to live in. Trump quoted, “I am going to build a wall around the US, even China will say, now that’s a wall.” The immigration border issue between Mexico and United States of America. Donald Trump wants to fix that problem by making Mexico pay for the border between Mexico and The United States.
Ben Carson is another candidate of the Republican Party. Carson is a very well thought out business man and is a very good Cristian. Being a Cristian Ben follows his believes and not into the modern world. Ben Carson and Donald Trump are the top two candidates of the Republican Party.
Out of the Democratic Party Hillary Clinton is the top candidate .Even though she did shady emails in the past Democratic people seem to like Hillary Clinton. So many people have voted for her it isn’t even funny. Sam Kanu stated, “She needs to drop out of the campaign.” Many people don’t like Hillary, but that is their opinion.
For the two parties they have different animals. They are all very different and they love to fight against each other. This will be the one campaign that no one in the history of the USA will forget.
Ben Carson is another candidate of the Republican Party. Carson is a very well thought out business man and is a very good Cristian. Being a Cristian Ben follows his believes and not into the modern world. Ben Carson and Donald Trump are the top two candidates of the Republican Party.
Out of the Democratic Party Hillary Clinton is the top candidate .Even though she did shady emails in the past Democratic people seem to like Hillary Clinton. So many people have voted for her it isn’t even funny. Sam Kanu stated, “She needs to drop out of the campaign.” Many people don’t like Hillary, but that is their opinion.
For the two parties they have different animals. They are all very different and they love to fight against each other. This will be the one campaign that no one in the history of the USA will forget.
Washington D.C. Trip
By: Caroline Hutchison
This year over spring break Briscoe Eagles are taking a trip to Washington DC. You however do have an option to go or not. So I decided to interview a few people from Briscoe 7th graders to see is they are going on the trip if they are excited! I know a lot of kids aren’t going but I thought it would be fun to ask them if they were going what they thought they would miss out on.
When I asked Maya Swift if she was attending the school trip, she replied, “No I can’t I already have plans over spring break, but I really wish I could because it sounds fun!” “I think you would learn a lot about historical monuments and a lot more!” But it would be a lot of fun!
What do you think you would feel about going on a school trip, and if she was going, she replied with a half-smile, Ella positively said, “I am not going?” But I know it would be fun, and time to spend with your close friends. A lot of are fellow Briscoe students can’t go because of plans they had already have. Maybe if we were let little more ahead of time we more people could go.
Macy Morrey a Briscoe cheerleader stated, “Even if you aren’t going do you think if you did go you would meet the president?” Macy responded, “It would loads of fun!” “We would have a blast and have so much to learn and see.” “But sadly my parents had already planned something for me on that week of spring break so I can’t go.” Although the trip sounds fun a lot of students I think won’t go.
“What would be your goals to get to touch or see while you’re in such and historical place?” I asked Yasmine McFarland, She smiled and said I can’t go over spring break but I wish I could. I already have something planned for over spring break. But I wish I could spend more time with friends!
When I asked Maya Swift if she was attending the school trip, she replied, “No I can’t I already have plans over spring break, but I really wish I could because it sounds fun!” “I think you would learn a lot about historical monuments and a lot more!” But it would be a lot of fun!
What do you think you would feel about going on a school trip, and if she was going, she replied with a half-smile, Ella positively said, “I am not going?” But I know it would be fun, and time to spend with your close friends. A lot of are fellow Briscoe students can’t go because of plans they had already have. Maybe if we were let little more ahead of time we more people could go.
Macy Morrey a Briscoe cheerleader stated, “Even if you aren’t going do you think if you did go you would meet the president?” Macy responded, “It would loads of fun!” “We would have a blast and have so much to learn and see.” “But sadly my parents had already planned something for me on that week of spring break so I can’t go.” Although the trip sounds fun a lot of students I think won’t go.
“What would be your goals to get to touch or see while you’re in such and historical place?” I asked Yasmine McFarland, She smiled and said I can’t go over spring break but I wish I could. I already have something planned for over spring break. But I wish I could spend more time with friends!
Choice Day
By: Maya Swift
After 6 weeks of hard work the students of Briscoe JH finally get a Choice Day.
“It (Choice Day) was fun I liked how the classes were shorter,” said 7th grade student Caroline Hutchison.
Most students enjoyed the shortness of the classes and the opportunity to choose where they want to go.
“…it’s fun going to the place of my choice,” stated 8th grader Taylor Greene.
Most students’ favorite activity is the gym or the movie however there were other enjoyable activities as well.
“I went to karaoke to see people fail,” said Hutchison.
Karaoke this year was mainly full of 8th graders
“It (Karaoke) was really fun my favorite part was watching people sing the silliest songs,” said 8th grader Erin Coco
While Choice Day is amazingly fun some students felt that Choice Day was quite chaotic but the amazing time they had at the actual activity made up for it.
“I wish they told us the day before and not like the day of,” said Hutchison.
Change is a good thing for some but a bad idea for many. Most students asked stated that they didn’t want any change as far as the 6 weeks were concerned and were happy with what they have right now.
“If they did change something… I don’t know it was pretty fun,” said Hutchison.
After seeing the amazing fun that everybody had at the First 6 Weeks Choice Day there is no doubt that people will be back next 6 weeks for more fun.
“It (Choice Day) was fun I liked how the classes were shorter,” said 7th grade student Caroline Hutchison.
Most students enjoyed the shortness of the classes and the opportunity to choose where they want to go.
“…it’s fun going to the place of my choice,” stated 8th grader Taylor Greene.
Most students’ favorite activity is the gym or the movie however there were other enjoyable activities as well.
“I went to karaoke to see people fail,” said Hutchison.
Karaoke this year was mainly full of 8th graders
“It (Karaoke) was really fun my favorite part was watching people sing the silliest songs,” said 8th grader Erin Coco
While Choice Day is amazingly fun some students felt that Choice Day was quite chaotic but the amazing time they had at the actual activity made up for it.
“I wish they told us the day before and not like the day of,” said Hutchison.
Change is a good thing for some but a bad idea for many. Most students asked stated that they didn’t want any change as far as the 6 weeks were concerned and were happy with what they have right now.
“If they did change something… I don’t know it was pretty fun,” said Hutchison.
After seeing the amazing fun that everybody had at the First 6 Weeks Choice Day there is no doubt that people will be back next 6 weeks for more fun.
Pink Out Cheerleading
By: Erin Coco
On Friday, October 16th the Briscoe cheerleaders had the opportunity to cheer at the Foster Falcons, pink out, football game. It was a very tiring and exciting experience for our cheerleaders.
“We had to literally yell, which made me very tired,” 8th grade Briscoe cheerleader, Karleigh Schlicht said.
Other cheerleaders have different opinions on how tiring it was.
“It actually wasn’t tiring,” 8th grade cheerleader, Kara Orsak said.
Getting out on the track and cheering in front of all your friends and peers must have been nerve wracking for some cheerleaders but according to others it wasn’t too bad.
“Not really. I mean you just have to try your hardest and not care. To me, it’s more fun,” Schlicht stated.
To prepare for the exciting game cheerleaders practiced extra hard during practice.
“We practiced some fun, new cheers during practice,” 8th grade cheerleader, Emilia Martinez said.
Since they were cheering at a Foster game they couldn’t use the word Briscoe. The cheerleaders were very creative and decided to learn some new Foster cheers, and use Briscoe cheers replacing the word Briscoe with Foster.
For the game the cheerleaders had cute outfits that were, of course, all pink.
“We wore Foster High School pink out shirts, our black cheer skirt, a pink, sparkly bow, and our cheer shoes,” Martinez said.
Even though the cheerleaders had lots of fun at the game they made a few errors, but nothing drastic.
“I said Briscoe a lot instead of Foster,” Schlicht said.
The errors were small and unnoticeable.
“My stunt came down too early,” Orsak said.
The Briscoe cheerleaders had a lot of fun cheering for Foster High School. They got to represent our school and cheer on our Foster Falcons football team. We are very proud of our cheerleaders and congratulate them for doing so well with their cheerleading. The cheerleaders are such an important part of our school and we are very thankful for them.
“We had to literally yell, which made me very tired,” 8th grade Briscoe cheerleader, Karleigh Schlicht said.
Other cheerleaders have different opinions on how tiring it was.
“It actually wasn’t tiring,” 8th grade cheerleader, Kara Orsak said.
Getting out on the track and cheering in front of all your friends and peers must have been nerve wracking for some cheerleaders but according to others it wasn’t too bad.
“Not really. I mean you just have to try your hardest and not care. To me, it’s more fun,” Schlicht stated.
To prepare for the exciting game cheerleaders practiced extra hard during practice.
“We practiced some fun, new cheers during practice,” 8th grade cheerleader, Emilia Martinez said.
Since they were cheering at a Foster game they couldn’t use the word Briscoe. The cheerleaders were very creative and decided to learn some new Foster cheers, and use Briscoe cheers replacing the word Briscoe with Foster.
For the game the cheerleaders had cute outfits that were, of course, all pink.
“We wore Foster High School pink out shirts, our black cheer skirt, a pink, sparkly bow, and our cheer shoes,” Martinez said.
Even though the cheerleaders had lots of fun at the game they made a few errors, but nothing drastic.
“I said Briscoe a lot instead of Foster,” Schlicht said.
The errors were small and unnoticeable.
“My stunt came down too early,” Orsak said.
The Briscoe cheerleaders had a lot of fun cheering for Foster High School. They got to represent our school and cheer on our Foster Falcons football team. We are very proud of our cheerleaders and congratulate them for doing so well with their cheerleading. The cheerleaders are such an important part of our school and we are very thankful for them.
Choice Day Preview
By: Maya Swift
On Friday October 23rd Briscoe Junior High will have its first Choice Day for the new school year.
All returning 8th graders know exactly how Choice Day works. For Choice Day you get to choose one place to go to for half of the school day. Choices include; the gym for a dance, the movies (held in the forum), karaoke, outdoor sports, sports in the small gym etc.
“For choice day you get to pick whatever you want if you have the qualifications to go,” said returning 8th grader, Dina Miller.
To be able to participate in Choice Day you have to have all passing grades and no ISS (in school suspension) or other extreme disciplinary reports on your file for that 6 weeks. This qualification was made particularly so students would work harder to get better grades and behave well in their classes.
“Yes (I think that Choice Day encourages students because) it encourages you to get good grades so you can do fun stuff,” said 7th Grader Ella Miller.
Most of our students think of it as a give and receive process. They give the school good grades and great effort and in return they get to relax for a day.
“Yes (it is a give and receive process) because they know they get something in return,” said 8th Grader Taylor Greene.
Most 7th graders’ are new to the idea of choice day.
“I don’t know exactly what it (Choice Day) is but I know the basics,” said Ella Miller.
Ella Miller heard the basics of Choice Day from her older sister, Dina Miller who is currently an 8th grader at Briscoe. There was an activity like Choice Day at Millers’ previous school, Wertheimer.
“We did this thing (at Wertheimer) where there was a dance in the gym and electronics in the cafeteria and we did sports outside,” said Ella Miller.
In all, choice day is enjoyed by all students’ and hopefully stays for many years to come.
“I hope nothing is different because last year was pretty cool,” said Dina Miller.
All returning 8th graders know exactly how Choice Day works. For Choice Day you get to choose one place to go to for half of the school day. Choices include; the gym for a dance, the movies (held in the forum), karaoke, outdoor sports, sports in the small gym etc.
“For choice day you get to pick whatever you want if you have the qualifications to go,” said returning 8th grader, Dina Miller.
To be able to participate in Choice Day you have to have all passing grades and no ISS (in school suspension) or other extreme disciplinary reports on your file for that 6 weeks. This qualification was made particularly so students would work harder to get better grades and behave well in their classes.
“Yes (I think that Choice Day encourages students because) it encourages you to get good grades so you can do fun stuff,” said 7th Grader Ella Miller.
Most of our students think of it as a give and receive process. They give the school good grades and great effort and in return they get to relax for a day.
“Yes (it is a give and receive process) because they know they get something in return,” said 8th Grader Taylor Greene.
Most 7th graders’ are new to the idea of choice day.
“I don’t know exactly what it (Choice Day) is but I know the basics,” said Ella Miller.
Ella Miller heard the basics of Choice Day from her older sister, Dina Miller who is currently an 8th grader at Briscoe. There was an activity like Choice Day at Millers’ previous school, Wertheimer.
“We did this thing (at Wertheimer) where there was a dance in the gym and electronics in the cafeteria and we did sports outside,” said Ella Miller.
In all, choice day is enjoyed by all students’ and hopefully stays for many years to come.
“I hope nothing is different because last year was pretty cool,” said Dina Miller.
Pig Dissections
By: Nicole Ikomi & Adiha Campbell
On March 23rd through 24th all of the 7th grade science classes used their scalpels to lacerate deceased and preserved fetal pigs to provide a firsthand example for their systems of the body unit.
“We've been preparing for this since the beginning of the school year”, Mrs. Bryson a 7th grade science teacher says. “The process takes a while to follow through, you have to ask the parent council for permission to use fetal pigs this year instead of frogs, and then later on we would, apply for a grant to pay for the expenses”.
The 7th grade science teachers gathered and decided to dissect fetal pigs, because it displayed a much more suitable example of the functions of the systems.
Jaliya McCall ,a 7th grade pupil says their learning the circulatory, respiratory, skeletal, muscular, digestive, excretory, reproductive, integumentary, nervous, and endocrine systems and their functions.
“All of us were very ecstatic to hear that we would be dissecting fetal pigs as a lab this year, although it did take a lot of preparation, I personally think all of the work that lead to this great hands on experience was worth the stress,” McCall explains.
“It was a very time consuming lab, but it added up to be a great learning experience, this is my favorite lab we’ve done this year. I learned so many new things, but also enjoyed a lab with my friends”, Armani Hudson, a, a 7th grade student said.
“We've been preparing for this since the beginning of the school year”, Mrs. Bryson a 7th grade science teacher says. “The process takes a while to follow through, you have to ask the parent council for permission to use fetal pigs this year instead of frogs, and then later on we would, apply for a grant to pay for the expenses”.
The 7th grade science teachers gathered and decided to dissect fetal pigs, because it displayed a much more suitable example of the functions of the systems.
Jaliya McCall ,a 7th grade pupil says their learning the circulatory, respiratory, skeletal, muscular, digestive, excretory, reproductive, integumentary, nervous, and endocrine systems and their functions.
“All of us were very ecstatic to hear that we would be dissecting fetal pigs as a lab this year, although it did take a lot of preparation, I personally think all of the work that lead to this great hands on experience was worth the stress,” McCall explains.
“It was a very time consuming lab, but it added up to be a great learning experience, this is my favorite lab we’ve done this year. I learned so many new things, but also enjoyed a lab with my friends”, Armani Hudson, a, a 7th grade student said.
Lamar CISD Job Fair
By: Maya Swift & Janee Welcome
Do The Write Thing Essay Competition
By: Emilie Cuellar
This past week we got the results of The Do the Write Thing violence essay competition. Elian Tee and Iris Ung have been told that they have been selected to represent our school.
“I am honored to represent my school among the 1,190 students that attended this fine establishment,” said Elian Tee.
“I definitely feel passionate about the topic, everybody needs to be aware that violence has a very powerful influence in our current generation, and we are all capable of ending it,” says Tee.
According to them, they did not expect their essays to be one of the ones chosen to represent our school. Tee’s inspiration to write this essay was the children that he had visited in the Philippines. Ung’s inspiration to write this essay was her family’s story and turmoil during the Cambodian War.
“I’m very happy for Elian and Iris. They’re both amazing writers and students,” said Mrs. Garcia
“Congratulations Elian and Iris. They both have a very bright futures ahead,” Garcia also said.
End Of The Year Dance
By: Kenzie & Katherine
It has finally come to that time of the year. The end of the year is the most exciting, yet most stressful time of the school year. In honor of the year ending, Briscoe is holding our end of the school year dance on Friday, May 30, from 4:30-6:30 in the big gym.
A lot of students and volunteers have come to these dances. Marco De La Fuente (DJ) said, “My main goal while helping out with the dances is to see students enjoy music and friends in a safe environment.” Throughout the year, the students have been looking forward to these after school dances. Briscoe sells presale tickets for four dollars. The students can also purchase the tickets at the door for five dollars. While at the dances, students can enjoy music, pizza and have fun with friends. |
A lot of people come for the food or the music. Emily Cuellar, 8th grader, “Spending time with my friends is what I enjoy the most.” The dances also provide the students to see some of their friends they might not see a lot.
Students who attend the dances dress to impress. They can show off their personality by getting dressed up. Throughout the year, the dances became more popular. “My favorite dance would have had to been the valentines dance because that was the most popular.” Said De La Fuente. |
Lcisd Builds More Schools on Campus
By: Janee Welcome
State officials approved contracts for two school campuses and a transportation facility that officials anticipate will be built, and open by the start of the 2016 school year.
We asked some students at Briscoe how they felt about going to a new school right before they go to High School.
“I’m happy about going to a new school and sad because I will be leaving my friends.” Said 7th grader Mia Arizmendi.
“Going to a new school with not be fun.” Said 7th grade student Olive Okoro.
Most students think that going to a new school will ruin friendships, and going to a new school would be hard.
“I don’t want to go to a new school because my friends can’t go.” Said 7th grader Kaylah Cruz.
“I will want to stay and go to Foster and finish my school years going to the same schools.” Said Arizmendi.
“I wanted to go to Foster since I was in elementary, but now I can’t because their building so many new school.” Replied Okoro.
No student wanted to go to this new school and not finish high school by going to Foster.
“No one wants to go to new school without going there with no friends.” Said Cruz.
“I don’t think it’s fair that I can’t finish school at Foster.” Said Arizmendi.
No student wanted to go to this new school and not finish school by not going to Foster High School. But they did want to try it out. Everyone had mixed emotions about this new school.
State officials approved contracts for two school campuses and a transportation facility that officials anticipate will be built, and open by the start of the 2016 school year.
We asked some students at Briscoe how they felt about going to a new school right before they go to High School.
“I’m happy about going to a new school and sad because I will be leaving my friends.” Said 7th grader Mia Arizmendi.
“Going to a new school with not be fun.” Said 7th grade student Olive Okoro.
Most students think that going to a new school will ruin friendships, and going to a new school would be hard.
“I don’t want to go to a new school because my friends can’t go.” Said 7th grader Kaylah Cruz.
“I will want to stay and go to Foster and finish my school years going to the same schools.” Said Arizmendi.
“I wanted to go to Foster since I was in elementary, but now I can’t because their building so many new school.” Replied Okoro.
No student wanted to go to this new school and not finish high school by going to Foster.
“No one wants to go to new school without going there with no friends.” Said Cruz.
“I don’t think it’s fair that I can’t finish school at Foster.” Said Arizmendi.
No student wanted to go to this new school and not finish school by not going to Foster High School. But they did want to try it out. Everyone had mixed emotions about this new school.
Washington D.C. Trip
By: Kenzie Crenshaw and Kathrine Guevara
On Friday, March 11, 2016 students who signed up went to Washington D.C. for their Spring Break. They returned on Monday, March 14, 2016.
“I think that this trip is a good idea because students can experience many new and different things,” said 7th grader, Brooke Hooven. Sign-ups for the 2016 trip end Thursday, June 4th, 2015. Students can sign-up online at www.worldstridesdiscover.org, on phone 1-800-468-5899, or mail the form that was given in the information packet. Some of the places the students go to the Arlington National Cemetery, Mount Vernon, Smithsonian Museums, the White House, the Capitol Building, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Jefferson Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, World War II Memorial, and Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial. “Between museums, memorials, and cultural exhibits, I think students will learn not only the history of our country but also the cultural aspects and the sacrifices made for our freedom and rights,” said 7th grade Math teacher, Ms. Ann Warn. |
The price for students going on the trip is $1,661 and the price for adults going on the trip is $1,925. The price is based off of 35 full-paying participants and includes a $49 deposit.
To make sure the students are safe on the trip there will be a tour central, night chaperones, on-site coordinators, motor coach drivers, student name tags, and doctors on-call. “Yes, the trip will be safe. It will be as safe as anything can be these days”, said 7th grade history teacher, Ms. Kay Carouthers. Some of the programs on the trip are round-trip transportation, ground transportation while the students are at their destination, hotel accommodations, WorldStrides course leaders, admissions and educational activities, meals, evening activities, personal accident insurance, and dental insurance. |
Red, White, and Blue Lights
By: Kirsten Guerrero
Eagles Learn Expository
By: Maya Swift
“Spreading love with our voices”
By:Vanessa Ikomi and Anisat Kosoko
The ladies of Briscoe junior high spread the joy of love by singing to their fellow classmates of Briscoe junior high, with a new valentine’s activity, called singing valentines.
Singing valentines is where a student or staff pays two-dollars in order to have one person, or a group of choir students sing to their friend or valentine. They had been training for the event for a while and it seems to have paid off, from the reaction of the valentine.
“I enjoyed performing in front of all those people although it was stomach turning”, says Caitlyn Gutierrez, a seventh grade choir student who participated in the event.
Gutierrez raced around the whole school more than 10 times singing to students and staff, with her two other friends, Jannela Alfred, Kayla Umana, and Mackenzie Reyna.
“Although I was horrified to perform in front of all of those people, it was very funny to see them feel embarrassed”, Gutierrez explains.
Lani Alvarado an 8th grader in varsity choir was also involved in singing valentines.
“I enjoyed the event because we got to do something different, and sing an old school song.”
Alvarado sang one of her favorite songs called: Mr. Post-man, by the Beetles, with one of her friends.
“I would definitely love to do singing valentines for the rest of my life if I could”.
The ladies of Briscoe junior high spread the joy of love by singing to their fellow classmates of Briscoe junior high, with a new valentine’s activity, called singing valentines.
Singing valentines is where a student or staff pays two-dollars in order to have one person, or a group of choir students sing to their friend or valentine. They had been training for the event for a while and it seems to have paid off, from the reaction of the valentine.
“I enjoyed performing in front of all those people although it was stomach turning”, says Caitlyn Gutierrez, a seventh grade choir student who participated in the event.
Gutierrez raced around the whole school more than 10 times singing to students and staff, with her two other friends, Jannela Alfred, Kayla Umana, and Mackenzie Reyna.
“Although I was horrified to perform in front of all of those people, it was very funny to see them feel embarrassed”, Gutierrez explains.
Lani Alvarado an 8th grader in varsity choir was also involved in singing valentines.
“I enjoyed the event because we got to do something different, and sing an old school song.”
Alvarado sang one of her favorite songs called: Mr. Post-man, by the Beetles, with one of her friends.
“I would definitely love to do singing valentines for the rest of my life if I could”.
Building Education
By: Maya Swift & Janee Welcome
Briscoe on Break
By: Anisat Kosoko and Vanessa Ikomi
The people of Briscoe junior high are taking a cool off-school break, with spring break coming up. Briscoe started their spring break on the sixth of March on a Friday, some went skiing to skydiving, to just taking a nice flight or drive to a special place.
“I plan on going places with my old college friends and my wife”, explains Mr.Gavigan, a science teacher at Briscoe junior high.
Though some are going different places Mr.Gavigan decided to go to the rodeo in Houston, full of concerts, and wonderful surprises, with his wife and fellow friends. Not only is he going to the rodeo but he is also going camping with again, his wife.
“I really do hope this spring break is more successful than the last one”, Gavigan states.
Although Gavigan believes his spring break will be the so-called “bomb.com”, he might have competition against Brittnye Lamothe, a student of Briscoe junior high, who is going to Mississippi to visit family, and have some fun.
“We are planning to take a trip to my grandmas, to visit some of my cousins, as well as exploring Mississippi its self.” Lamothe says.
Lamothe says she is extremely excited to see her family members again. She plans to spend time with them, and catch up on some topics.
We also have Ciara Sandoval who went skiing in Colorado with her family, this spring break.
“We went skiing in the snow, and I fell a couple times, but I still enjoyed it, it was a great laugh” explains Sandoval.
Although Sandoval claims did fall a couple of times, she also tells us she still had a great time with the words…
“I mostly enjoy spring break because it allows us students and staff to take a break from all the school work and stress”.
“I plan on going places with my old college friends and my wife”, explains Mr.Gavigan, a science teacher at Briscoe junior high.
Though some are going different places Mr.Gavigan decided to go to the rodeo in Houston, full of concerts, and wonderful surprises, with his wife and fellow friends. Not only is he going to the rodeo but he is also going camping with again, his wife.
“I really do hope this spring break is more successful than the last one”, Gavigan states.
Although Gavigan believes his spring break will be the so-called “bomb.com”, he might have competition against Brittnye Lamothe, a student of Briscoe junior high, who is going to Mississippi to visit family, and have some fun.
“We are planning to take a trip to my grandmas, to visit some of my cousins, as well as exploring Mississippi its self.” Lamothe says.
Lamothe says she is extremely excited to see her family members again. She plans to spend time with them, and catch up on some topics.
We also have Ciara Sandoval who went skiing in Colorado with her family, this spring break.
“We went skiing in the snow, and I fell a couple times, but I still enjoyed it, it was a great laugh” explains Sandoval.
Although Sandoval claims did fall a couple of times, she also tells us she still had a great time with the words…
“I mostly enjoy spring break because it allows us students and staff to take a break from all the school work and stress”.