January 22, 2014
The Julian News 7
Volume 2 - Issue 4 January 22, 2014 Page 1
Sonja Kodimer, Advisor
Lanae Cranfield, Student Editor
Blood Drive On Saturday February 8th from 9 A.M. to 2 P.M., Julian community members can save a life...that’s YOU! Julian High School’s Community Service Club is hosting another blood drive, and with a short visit, you can leave knowing your blood is going to help someone who needs it. Did you know that every two seconds, someone in the United States needs blood? That means 41,000 blood donations are needed every day. The question is, are we meeting that quota? I can guarantee you that if you donate, you will be the difference in someone’s life, and with your donation we can literally supply someone with life. Think of it like this, your blood is donated to the mobile blood bank, of which later travels to a hospital to shelve your blood. When a patient is wheeled in needing a blood transfusion with your blood type, a nurse or doctor will pick up your bag and connect it to the one in need. They may be anyone; a child with cancer performing their regular visit to the hospital for Chemo treatment, or a 34 year old woman who had just recently been in a car accident. The fact is, they need blood, and your donation is supplying them. When your blood enters their veins, a small portion of your life gives them life. Your donation saves them for another day. So whether it was the child with cancer or the woman in the car crash, the matter at hand was the fact that one day someone in Julian decided to do something brave, and meaningful. Someone drove to Julian High School’s parking lot, visited the mobile blood bank, and took the time to think about someone else who needs their help. The difference in your donation is precisely two seconds. Two seconds that no longer exists in the world, because your blood supplied that person with a second chance at life. Guess what? If you donate on February 8th, our country will no longer need 41,000 blood donations only 40,999, because you changed that statistic. You changed someone’s world forever.
“We the People” Debate Team Column:
Who Is A Better Superhero For Julian: Superman Or Batman? A Real Hero has No Powers
by Anonymous
Billionaire by day, hero by night. Bruce Wayne, also known as Batman, doesn’t actually have any superhuman powers. However, he is still considered a hero. Why? How can one man save an entire city? Money, and lots of it. Bruce Wayne inherited his father’s 6.5 billion dollar company at Wayne Enterprise, and used his overflowing wallet to buy citizens safety. Personally, I would feel fully insured if Batman were the hero in Julian. Firstly, he’s loaded. I don’t think Julian citizens will have to worry about that dangerous pothole in the road, or the scary mountain lion in the woods, because Wayne is bound to be on top of things. A simple fill here, and BAM !That pothole is no match for Batman. A little steak here (cleverly placed a few miles out of town where no hiker would possibly want to hike) and...KAPOW! The people of Julian are saved from the ferocious kittycat! Those aren’t even our greatest fears here. That would be the wildfires. Batman would surely form a coalition with our local firefighters to fight off his arch enemy, the Flame Thrower. Together, Batman and our own local heroes can fight the foe that threatens our houses, and save the entire town. Julian would be invisible. So he has the money, but he’s also got heart. He doesn’t have superpowers, but he has a heart that could win first prize in a good samaritan contest. He is the most noblest of heros. He is not immortal, he bleeds like us, gets hurt sometimes, and yet he still stands to save the day. Plus, Batman doesn’t kill. He faces his enemies, the ones that would kill him, and scares them with his incredible ninja skills, only temporarily knocking them out in the hopes they wouldn't want to feel his punch again. He feels it as an immoral thing to kill people who may still have good in them. Batman is the only superhero who gives them a second chance. Batman is the obvious choice for our town. He can secure our city financially, and instill moral goodness into the small children who look up to him. Yes, he’s a great hero, but honestly, I don’t think Julian even needs a hero. Even though Batman is really cool, we already have heros here. Teachers, firefighters, sheriffs, council members, doctors, veterinarians, and our people: the strongest heroes of them all. Together, we are the heros of Julian. Together, we already fight for justice, and win.
It’s No Bird, Not Even a Plane
by Anonymous
Superman is one of the most famous superheroes, and his costume is most memorable. Anyone can pick him out from a crowd, red cape and blue spandex. He is the strongest man alive, and has unique powers that can vanquish all enemies in his way. Superman is a one man show who can do it all. His powers and lack of weakness is just what Julian needs. This Man of Steel, would be Julian’s perfect protector. The air in Julian is so crisp and fresh, perfect breathing conditions for a super flying, instantaneous speed seeking, heat vision built, invulnerable superhero. Superman would be at his best state here, and at a higher altitude, Clark Kent can warm all the citizens in Julian. No need to build a fire again! Just think about it. Your cold and tired, there’s snow on the ground, and you had a long day at work... Don’t worry! Superman is here! With a quick flash, he’s there in a split second. Using his heat vision powers, he sparks a flame in your fireplace...POW! Instant warmth! Oh, but what is this? Another cry for help? He’s already on his way! His cape flies in the wind as he lands to take on his next foe...the terrible, and utterly cruel litterbug! Superman has one weakness...Kryptonite. But look on the bright side, Julian has no Kryptonite, nery in sight! Once again, Superman can’t be beat. Not only can he live in Julian fighting off crime, but he can live here happily with his wife Lois. He’s super, and a family man. I’d say superman would bring Julian the right kind of publicity. He’s a married man, believes in love, and would be a great attraction in Julian. How about that? A celebrity that can not only save our town, but bring in revenue! Superman could live out his days with Lois in Julian while bringing peace to the people. He is the man. He is the one and only. He is Superman. He is Julian’s Man. Clear cut powers, good standards, defined features, Clark Kent has it all. The best fit for Julian? I think yes! Superman is the only superhero who can fly so fast as to change the world’s rotation (if need be), and he would definitely keep Julian safe! That’s what matters most, our safety! The next time we look in the sky, I bet he’d be there!
Annual Senior Auction It’s that time of year again. The traditional auction at Julian High School features many new items to be sold! That’s right folks, on Saturday - February 1, in the high school multipurpose room, the 24th annual auction will take place with both a silent auction and live auction. The silent auction is first, starting at 5:30 P.M. going till 6:30 P.M. Make sure your bid wins! The live auction begins at 7:00 P.M., and this portion will be very exciting. Several items will be on display for your browsing, and you may take home a great deal! Make sure you bring your pocketbooks and Julian Pride, because all proceeds go towards the Senior Class of 2014. This year’s class trip is to Disneyland’s Grad Night and Six Flags! The Seniors are very excited to attend, but we need your help! Please, come on down to a night full of fun, and support your sons and daughters, grandsons and granddaughters, friends and school mates! There will be a large variety of items from gift baskets and gift cards to vacation getaways! But hurry, because it’s for one night only, and items will go fast! Your support would be greatly commemorated, and we can’t wait for your attendance! A huge thank you to all businesses who donated this year’s auction items, we appreciate your generosity towards our school. Your kindness is much obliged.
Girls State
February Schedule
5 - Staff Inservice Minimum Day 10 - President’s Day Holiday 14 - Below C Notices Due 17 - Washington Day
March Schedule
13 - Progress Report End Qtr 14 - Staff Inservice (no school) 28 - Start Spring Recess
Senior/Junior Breakfast
by Sarah Linthicum
by Lanae Cranfield
On Sunday February 2, 2014 the Seniors and the Juniors will be hosting a breakfast at the American Legion! The time is from 7 to 11:30, and tickets are $10. The Senior class will be using part of the proceeds to pay for senior activities such as Grad Nite, the Senior Trip, and the Senior Gift. The Junior class will be using the other part of the proceeds to help pay for the Jr/Sr Prom coming up at the end of this school year. Please come and support the upperclassmen on February 2nd! (Yes, it is Superbowl Sunday, but think...this way you won't have to make breakfast; you can focus on your Superbowl feast!) Hope to see you there!
The 2013 Californiua Girls State attendees, of which Lanae Cranfield was in the photo - somewhere? While at Girls State, they make This year’s Julian representative friends with outstanding girls to attend Claremont Mckenna from around the state and have a College for a unique government fun week they’ll remember for the based symposium is Lauren rest of their lives. California Girls Part IV: Introduction to the Left-handed or Vandewalle. Congratulations! State is a program sponsored This honor is such an amazing Mixed Dominant Child by the American Legion accomplishment, and she will Auxiliary (ALA) Department of represent Julian well! Left handedness brings multiple challenges in a majority rightGirls State’s mission is California(www.cagirlsstate.org). handed western society. Left-handers are a mirror to right-handers There, Lauren will have an yet they must learn how to shadow a right hander. For example, they as follows, “To provide an amazing learning experience, must pledge alligence with their right hand over their heart; they outstanding, unique and coveted and her voice will bring a must swear under judicial oath with their right hand; and they must educational opportunity for unique view to the CAGS shake hands with their right hand as a sign of greeting. These motor the young women of California program. I would like to thank functions are taken for granted by right 'handers'; left 'handers' must that instills the basic ideals our local Women’s Auxiliary and learn them. and principles of American American Legion for providing government.” According to the Left 'handers' in our society must learn how to write, spell, and such an amazing opportunity at read left to right as it does not come naturally. It is not their natural CAGS website, California Girls State is a leadership program of our school. This program has tendency. Instead, their pull is to crossover centerline and track right the American Legion Auxiliary changed my life, and I know it to left. Because this tendency is in opposition to the right-handed designed to increase awareness will change Lauren’s as well. standard of our entire educational system, they can feel and act and knowledge of governmental Once again, I know Julian will be different at a very young age and are many times misunderstood. processes while learning about very proud for such an amazing, Left handers must engage the right hand in forming patterns the duties, privileges, rights and prodious individual to represent together towards centerline (the vertical mid- line). The right hand responsibilities of citizenship. our town. I know I am! Good must not be 'asleep,' instead it must work with the left hand so as Delegates come away with luck to you Lauren and all your to become active rather than passive. The active role will help the a greater appreciation of the endeavors, we look forward to two hemispheres of the brain communicate with each the other. This American Flag and of the hearing about your time there! communication will result in improving handwriting, feelings of selfsacrifices made by our veterans. esteem, and build a sense of directionality with confidence. A small percent of the population in the western world has a developed an all left dominance. A greater percent of the population has a developed mixed dominance but the majority of the population has developed a right dominance between eye, hand, and foot. Statistics have proven that the left and mixed dominant populations have greater challenges to overcome in the existing educational paradigm. Thus they will benefit from early identification i.e., before 1st Grade. I have developed many motor skill exercises to help the struggling leftie and mixed dominant population of students. These exercises help them to overcome the extra challenges that they face in their every day effort to keep pace with their right handed friends. To experience a 'lefties' world take note of where a doorknob is placed: a right hander will place it on the left and a left hander will place it on the right; try cutting with scissors in the left hand; try opening a jar with your left hand on the lid and your right holding the jar or putting a nail in the wall with the hammer in your left hand or tying shoelaces with the left hand leading the right. I could go on and on such as try putting the keys in the car with your left hand or listening to directions like turn left then right let alone directions such as turn to the north, west, south or east. Try reading a map from the right to the left or putting the keys in the ignition with your left hand. Statistics prove that a leftie' is more accident prone than a `rightie'; suffers more stress; and needs special understanding with more coaching from parents and teachers at an early age. Because of all these challenges facing them,' Lefties' and the mixed dominant populations can feel confused by life's demands or even fall through the cracks in the educational process and become mislabeled thus losing their potential. There are many lefties, mixed dominants, and ambidextrous people who have made great contributions to society through personal struggles and self-sacrifice. Their names are well-known: Michelangelo, Babe Ruth, Thomas Edison, Sandy Koufax, Leonardo da la Vinci, Publo Picasso, Paul McCartney, Jimi Hendrix, Cole Porter, Julius Caesar, Alexander the Great. However, identification of their unique development at an early age could have lessened their personal struggles with themselves and with society. To know your child's developmental picture is a key to understanding how to better know your child and eliminate many of his or her personal struggles in life thus opening an easier pathway to his or her success. Part V: Balance - The Lateralities, The Vestibular, and Auditory Processing
Learning - The Real Basics