JA Chronicle, Issue 3

JA chronicle

Issue 3 Christmas Edition

A Very Raider Christmas

What’s in this issue?

• TUnes and Movies for the holidays pg. 2 • Student spotlight pg. 3 • mistletoe pg. 5 • Going green for Christmas pg. 7 • healthy for the holidays pg. 9

By Lil Hines and Cat McIntyre

Twas the night before christmas and all through the brick yard not a raider was stirring not even Coach Bunch

The championship rings were hung with care

with hopes of another great season next year the carnival was a blast!

so sad its now in the past...

Seniors prevailed with a powderpuff win juniors will have their turn again with the year halfway over we’ve grown so much older exams are here!

SENIORS this is your year

so lets spread some CHRISTMAS CHEER MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL!!!

Hit Tunes and Movies for the Holidays

JA Chronicle Staff Editor Dasha Tsema Writers/Photographers Daniel Ashford Meg Boyles Katie Ferguson Lil Hines Megan Jameson Jordain Lang Sarha Katherine Mills Catherine McIntyre Weslea McWilliams Rebecca Parker Reagan Rhodes Sandi Sullivan Anne Overton Waller Newspaper Advisor Georgia Brown

by Anne Overton Waller

With the 2011 Holiday season kicking off, it’s time to start cranking up the ipods and CD players with jams that get everyone in the mood for the most wonderful time of the year. iTunes released a top 20 list for the most popular Christmas songs of this year. Here are the first 10: 1. All I Want for Christmas is YouMariah Carey 2. Mistletoe- Justin Bieber 3. It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas-Michael Buble 4. All I Want for Christmas is YouMariah Carey & Justin Bieber 5. Christmas/Sarajevo 12/24 (instrumental)-Trans Siberian Orchestra 6. Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas- Michael Buble 7. The Cowboys’ Christmas Ballthe Killers 8. Christmas Canon-Trans Siberian Orchestra 9. The Christmas Song (Merry Christmas)- Nat “King” Cole 10. Drummer Boy (feat. Busta Rhymes)-Justin Bieber

*Scavenger Hunt*

By Sandi Sullivan

Somewhere on the JA campus there is a little red box with a surprise inside. If you find the box, bring it and its contents to Miss Brown’s room. There you will be enlightened on what your gift will be. The box is hidden only in the High School and Junior High buildings and surrounding areas. It will not be located in any class rooms. Good Luck!

HINT: You PEOPLE should catch up on the lastest trends.

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Also, Christmas would not be the same without all the movies to watch while sitting by the fire and drinking hot chocolate. Here is a list of some of the most popular Christmas movies.

1. Elf 2. Polar Express 3. Four Christmases 4. Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas (Jim Carrey version) 5. National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation 6. Home Alone 7. Christmas with the Kranks 8. The Nativity Story 9. Jack Frost 10. Miracle on 34th Street

NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION

by Katie Ferguson and Weslea McWilliams

“What’s your goal for the new year?”

Andrew Ward - I have no goals.

Aiden Winford - beat my highscore on World of Warcraft Chaney Baldwin - quit biting my nails Melissa Ramsey - grow taller A.J. Arnold - break JA’s record for number of goals scored during soccer season Mrs. Ley - get Zach Nethery (in my conceptual physics class) to sit in his chair and be quiet Katie French - keep Mrs. Dyess’ fish alive Jamaal Clayborne - eat less bread Anderson Helton - make better grades Marie Marie Pearson - I don’t need any goals because I’m perfect Taylor Treece - become the first ever employee of the month at Smoothie King William Crasto - get Megan Jameson to finally go out with me Sarah Wade - star in a Broadway Musical Mrs. Cox - make more candy than last year

Matt Smith - to actually do things for myself instead of getting my mommy to do them Tate Crosby - teach Andrew Ward how to keep up with his belongings Kaitlyn Barfield - get along with Caroline Walker and Peyton Adams in art class Caroline Woodward - get Aiden Winford and Chris Young to date Brian Scott Rippee - quit beating up Jones Charlie Neely - start a new pajama trend Grace Cart wright - get my brother to actually like me Amanda Murff - pass chemistry Matthew McMullan - avoid getting hurt in basketball Miss Brown - meet the man of my dreams Coach Bunch - convince the student body to pick up their trash at lunch Jack Nail - try not to fall asleep while driving Laura Ramsey - convert to an iPhone

STUDENT SPOTLIGHT

By Katie Ferguson and Anne Overton Waller

The newspaper staff was able to sit down with 9th grader Morgan Bowie to find out more about him. Most people know him as this year’s Jr. High Pep Rally MC.

Q- What is your favorite thing about JA? A- chicken biscuits Q- What do you like to do in your free time?

A- I’m addicted to Xbox although I hate playing it.

Q-Who is your favorite teacher and why?

A- Mr. Tucker because he’s nice, but strict.

Q- What do you want to be when you grow up?

A- NASCAR driver (#24) Q- If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go and why?

A- China because of the technology Q- If you created a new candy bar, what would you name it?

A- 3 Morganteers Q- If you could date one girl at JA, who would it be?

A- Mrs. Hrom 3

SEC Football Expansion

By Daniel Ashford

There is no doubt that the Southeastern Conference is the premier football conference in the nation because of its tradition of having the past five BCS National Champions and will have its sixth this year, with Alabama and LSU playing each other for the title in January. Expansion has been a hot topic throughout the last few years in college sports.

Money, geography, and TV revenue have been the most important aspects of expansion. The SEC has allowed Texas A&M University and the University of Missouri to join the league. The main reason these two schools are coming to the SEC is because of the revenue they could produce. Important markets where fans and alumni live will be added and revenue for the conference will have a major boost. Main markets for Texas A&M are Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio and major markets for Missouri are Kansas City and St. Louis. The league has two divisions, an East division and a West division. Texas A&M will be put in the West division because of the geography and the rivalry it has with the University of Arkansas.

Texas A&M has a rich tradition in sports with a strong baseball team and a football team that has a National Championship and one Heisman Trophy Winner. Missouri will be located in the East division. Although Missouri is closer to the schools in the West, it will be located in the East to preserve current SEC rivalries. If they were put in the West, one current SEC West school would have to move to the East, but it would most likely take away that school’s rivalries with other schools that it currently plays. Many suspect that the SEC will move to sixteen schools in the near future. It will be hard to tell who will be allowed in, but many speculate that it will be schools that are not in the realm of the SEC already because adding markets would be important. It will be interesting to see how the conferences will change over the next few years and how the schools will shift. One thing is sure- college football will continue to dominate the sports world for the coming years.

PHOTO SPOT! Can you spot the four differences in the photos???

by Lil Hines

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Who Do You Want to Kiss Under the Mistletoe?

By Sarah Katherine Mills

Katie Ferguson- Hayes Walker Lucy Davis- Alexandre Brown William Crasto- D.A. Elliott Mary Margaret Tardy- Tate Crosby Trip Williams- Mrs. McKay Abby Horner- Sam Rayburn Payton Wood- Anna Fiser & Rita Martin Drew Wheeler- Mrs. Mealer Rollins Parker- Beyonce Emily Mangum- All the younger boys Lake Wilkinson- Michelle Ley Mary Hastings Garraway- Lawerence Emmerich Carly Chinn- Cash Heath Blake Weir- Alexis Brantley West Garraway- William Crasto Laura Ramsey- Colin Welsh & Zach Nethery Turner Maxwell- Katie Ferguson Denver Wilson- Adam Pond Michelle Ley- Drew Thomas & Davis Simmons Jake Barfield- Tosha Guy Adam Pond- Mrs. Ball Will Brown- Caroline Woodward AJ Arnold- Thad Varner Jay Shell- Mrs. Mills Patrick Cole- Alison & Emily Tuberville Dustin Toigo- Carly Chinn Landon Morris- Barrett Baine Ryder Heath- Ashley Varner Sam Thomas- Asher Pickering Chris Young- Aiden Winford Wes Matlock- Jordan Cockayne Elizabeth Hannon- Austin Ellis Colby Walter- Rebecca Parker Palmer Barefield- Luke Ross David Ford- Emily Warner

Ellie Yates- Laura Ramsey Sam Berry- Miss Brown Meg Gordon- Mosam Patel Alex Calhoon- Jay Shell Karley Bozeman- Hayden Tierney Anne Overton Waller- Carson Hornsby Alex Sinquefield- Mrs. Wilkirson Tate Crosby- Turner Yates Will Parrish- Jordan Cockayne & Michelle Ley Katie French- Blaine Tierney Mary Morgan Coburn- Wyatt Powell & Will Ford Charlie Neely- Optimus Prime Jack Pickering- Weslea McWilliams Blair Bush- Jacob Berry Andrew Ward- Alison Tuberville Ben Tribble- Emily Mangum Kelsey Pettus- Anderson Helton Hayden Tierney- Casey Baine Annie Owen- Harper Stone Cole Stacy- SK Mills Eliza Neely- Garner Bush West Garraway- William Crasto Bo Coleman- Carly Chinn Emily Tuberville- Chaco Daniel Ashford- Mrs. West Brian Scott Rippee- Sam Rhodes Reagan Rhodes- Davis Rippee Connor Carmody- Clara Beth Tucker Megan Jameson- Corbin Walter Mackenzie Carmody- Ford Adams Benton Kelly- Abbie Knighton Wade Higgins- Katie Ferguson Thad Varner- Mary Hastings Garraway Jordain Lang- Wes Crockett Miss Brown-Ryan Reynolds

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Everyday I’m Studying...

Helpful study techniques on how to successfully prepare for exams

by Anne Overton Waller

With Thanksgiving break behind us, it’s time to start bringing out the notecards and highlighters. The work load has doubled and the teachers are getting ready to pass out review packets...which can only mean one thing: it’s exam time. Although the idea of studying for exams can fill a person with dread, there are a few ways to lighten the burden of distractions and loss of memory that accompany the days prior to exams.

Some of the best places to study are libraries, classrooms, or some place in the house that is quiet. Studies have shown that listening to classical music while studying can improve the ability to remember things.

Everyone learns and studies differently. If one is a visual learner, the best way to study is to use drawings and graphs with the material they’re trying to learn. People that learn well by listening should read material aloud or talk it out with someone. Finally, if someone is a haptic learner (can’t sit still and/ or gets easily distracted), he or she needs to make the process of studying more physical by walking around the room and looking over information, or by using different colored highlighters to organize the material.

Academictips.org provides a studying method called SQ3R: S-survey material Q-develop questions about the main points R-read the chapter actively R-recite the main points R-review the material often to refresh memory

Finally, study breaks are important times to rest the mind. After each hour of studying, take about 15 minutes to relax or exercise. Before the exam, it is important to get a good amount of sleep and to eat properly.

Exam Schedule Monday: Math 8:00-10:00 English 10:15-12:15 Tuesday: Science 8:00-10:00 History 10:15-12:15 Wednesday: Make-up exams

GOOD LUCK!!!

The True Meaning Of Christmas century, many brave Christians risked their lives to steal them back. The ban was lifted in 1660 to the joy of many.

There was a time when the celebration of Christmas One thing seems apparent. The protesters must have unwas banned. In 1647, the Protestant Reformation was in full derstood the true meaning of Christmas. Indeed, not swing as a well-known Puritan leader named Oliver Cromwell only did they understand it, but also they grasped the began to label Christmas as a Catholic invention and the “trap- power of the very events that Oliver Cromwell had not. pings of popery.” In addition, he felt that Christmas feasts and He believed the celebrations were useless. They underparties were exceedingly immoral. With the help of the Eng- stood that the celebrations brought people together, inlish Parliament, Oliver Cromwell deemed Christmas illegal. spired unity, renewed faith, and rejoiced in the Lord. The Riots broke out. Pro-Christmas protesters decorated their best part of this story is the protesters fierce hold on what doorways with holly and shouted Christmas jingles at po- they knew was right. That begs the question, what is the lice officers. Many priests continued to give a Christmas true meaning of Christmas? And if someone threatened mass; this time in secret. Nothing would stop them from to take it away, how important would it be to get it back? celebrating the holy day. Though Parliament had taken away their carols, Christmas Trees, Nativity Scenes, and yes, even the word “Christmas” in the mid-seventeenth

By Meg Boyles

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Going Green For Christmas

By Meg Boyles

As the new year is ushered in, many will take the time to reflect on their behavior and how it affects others.

What can be changed that will help the environment? It may be surprising to know that the following steps are small but have large impacts.

• Unsubscribe to mailing lists to save paper.

• While writing Christmas lists, check out solarpowered chargers for your laptop, phone, tv, etc.

They’re inexpensive and beneficial to the environment. For solar-powered gadgets, check out soldius. com.

• Carpool to work and school, drive slower, and keep car tires inflated.

• Practice the Three R’s: Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle. Reuse everything, especially plastic bags.

• Instead of wastefully throwing away every plastic water bottle, bring a reusable bottle to school. It will save money and the environment.

• Instead of buying movies, rent them. Monstrous amounts of DVDs are thrown out every month. In addition, it will save up to twelve dollars.

• When leaving a room, turn off the lights and electronics. They will continue to suck energy even when they are not being used.

• Use rechargeable batteries. Americans throw out close to 179,000 tons of batteries every year. Batteries exude toxic chemicals into the air once they are thrown out. One rechargeable battery can be recharged one thousand times.

• Remove unnecessary files to speed up your computer. This will help save energy.

Christmas Around The World

By Dasha Tsema Russia

During the era of communism in Russia, religious celebrations were prohibited by the government.

Many Russians didn’t celebrate Christmas for fear of their lives. Instead, many faithful citizens covered up their Christmas celebration by celebrating on New Years. Now, Christmas is celebrated on January 7, the date that the Russian Orthodox Church uses from the old “Julian” calendar. However, New Years is still as important of a celebration. On New Years Eve, the family comes together to await a night full of celebration. Dishes such as Borsh (beetroot or vegetable soup), solyanka (vegan potluck), salad olivier (winter salad), various pickled vegetables, and piroshki (empanadas). Then, the children gather around the New Year’s tree hand in hand, waiting for Ded Moroz, or Frozen Grandpa. Ded Moroz is the equivalent of St. Nicholas, but wears a long blue robe and carries a big magic staff and a bag full of toys. Usually his granddaughter, Snegurochka, accompanies him. Toward the end of the night everyone enjoys New Year’s concerts and countdown to the New Year. On Christmas Day, the family enjoys the same type of meal as they did on New Years with an additional drink called Vzvar, made from dried fruit and honey boiled water, in honor of the birth of Christ. Instead of opening presents, everyone goes to the midnight church services after their meal and does not come home until four in the morning.

France

Christmas is celebrated differently throughout the different regions of France. The most common Christmas is celebrated on December 25, which is a blank holiday. Some regions celebrate la Fête de Saint Nicolas on December 6, la Fête de Lumières on December 8, and a Fête des Rois on the Sunday after January 1st. As tradition, children leave their shoes in front of the fireplace for Papa Noel to leave gifts in. Instead of coal, children would receive spankings by Père Fouettard if they had been bad that year. On Christmas Eve, families would attend le Réveillon, a huge feast with goose, chicken, capon, turkey stuffed with chestnuts, oysters, and boudin blanc (similar to white pudding). The feast, which can be enjoyed anywhere in France, symbolizes the awakening to the meaning of Christ’s birth.

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Christmas Gifts

By Reagan Rhodes

• What is the best and worst gift you have received at Christmas time?

• And, what do you want for Christmas this year?

Peyton Conn: Best-candy from Santa Claus Worst-a crown and boa Wants- Rob Pattinson Sandi Sullivan: Best- a laptop Worst- a Raggedy Ann book when I was 14 Wants- iPhone 4s Sam Berry: Best- a laptop Worst- a calculator Wants- Skyrim Mrs. McKay: Best- an iPad Worst- a pair of purple hoop earrings with multicolored dangles Wants- a gift certificate to Viking Cooking School Amy Arinder: Best- a guitar Worst- an art kit for a five year old (I was fifteen) Want- a Sephora gift card

Coach Bunch: Best- gonna be the 47 foot cruiser Worst- ashes and switches because I was bad Wants- a 47 foot cruiser Drew Newquist: Best- my puppy Worst- a ripped dollar bill Wants- Jake Williams as my valentine Jake Williams: Best- a Red Ryder bb gun Worst- underwear Wants- to be Drew’s valentine John McIntyre: Best- my dog Dixie Worst- clothes Wants- not to go to school Caroline Watson: Best- an American girl doll bed Worst- an atrocious night gown from my grandmother Wants- an iPhone

pictures with santa By: Megan Jameson

Forrest Davidson ’98

Walker Robertson ’98

Charlie and Eliza Neely ’97

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Mary Ousley and Annie Owen ’98

Healthy For The Holidays

by Jordain Lang

• Use Fat-Free Plain Yogurt, Not Sour Cream Best for: Sauces and some baked goods 1 cup sour cream: 370 calories, 38 g fat (22 g sat. fat), 4 g protein 1 cup fat-free plain yogurt: 130 calories, 0 g fat, 13 g protein • Use Crushed Cereal, Not Bread Crumbs Best for: Coatings and toppings 1/2 cup fine dry breadcrumbs: 210 calories, 2 g fiber 1/2 cup crushed high-fiber cereal (such as bran flakes, bran buds, or shredded wheat): 100 calories, 24 g fiber • Use Yogurt and Cottage Cheese, Not Sour Cream Equal parts low-fat yogurt and no-salt-added low-fat cottage cheese Best for: Dips and salad dressings 1/2 cup sour cream: 220 calories, 23 g fat (13 g sat. fat) 1/4 cup fat-free fat plain yogurt plus 1/4 cup 2% no-saltadded cottage cheese: 80 calories, 1 g fat (1 g sat. fat) Tip: Combine the yogurt and cottage cheese in a food processor.

fat) 1 tablespoon mixed fat-free ricotta cheese and fat-free plain yogurt: 15 calories, 0 g fat • Use Whole Wheat or All Purpose Flour, Not White Flour Best for: Cookies, breads, and muffins 1 cup all-purpose flour: 3 g fiber, 13 g protein 1 cup whole wheat flour: 15 g fiber, 16 g protein

RECIPES:

Hot Chocolate Makes approximately 4 cups

Ingredients 4 cups unsweetened soy milk (or almond milk or regular milk) 3/4 cup agave or honey 2 tsp. cinnamon 1/8 tsp. cayenne (optional) 3 Tbsp. unsweetened powdered cocoa Directions Combine all ingredients in a pot and warm over medium to medium high heat. Stir constantly with a whisk.

• Use Fat-Free Evaporated Milk, Not Heavy Cream Pour into cups, top with marshmallows.

Best for: Custards, desserts, and quiches Peanut Butter Cookies 1/2 cup heavy cream: 414 calories, 44 g fat (28 g sat. fat) Ingredients 1/2 cup fat-free evaporated milk: 175 calories, 0 g fat 1 cup peanut butter Tip: Cream can double in volume when whipped, 3/4 cup honey while evaporated milk will not, so do not make this 1 egg substitution when making a dessert topping or any 1 tsp. vanilla extract recipe that calls for the cream to be whipped.

1/2 cup whole wheat pastry flour 1/2 cup peanuts (optional) • Use Applesauce and Buttermilk, Not Vegetable Directions Oil Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl and Equal parts applesauce and buttermilk stir with a wooden spoon until well combined Best for: Muffins, quick breads, and cakes from mixes Using two teaspoons, scoop and drop the cookies 1/2 cup oil: 900 calories, 10 g fat onto a parchment lined cookie sheet 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce plus 1/4 cup low-fat Bake for 12-14 minutes buttermilk: 50 calories, 1 g fat • Use Reduced-Fat Cheese, Not Regular Cheese Best for: Sandwiches and salads.

1 ounce regular cheddar cheese: 9 g fat (6 g sat. fat) 1 ounce reduced-fat cheddar cheese: 6 g fat, • Use Fat-Free Ricotta Cheese and Yogurt, Not Cream Cheese Best for: Spreads 1 tablespoon cream cheese: 50 calories, 5 g fat (3 g sat.

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