Sailors On the Scene newsmagazine
April 2013 | Volume 7 | Issue 3
www.sailorsonthescene.com
Month of Caring culminates with staff vs student games
On the Inside Seventh grade girls basketball team defeats MCC
Wrestling tries to hold off rival Reeths-Puffer
MONA SHORES MIDDLE SCHOOL I 1700 WOODSIDE I MUSKEGON, MICHIGAN 49441
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sailors on the scene ~ staff editors-in-chief: sarah mikesell
adviser: mike phillips
managing editor: maddie sewick
editorial board: pam ackley marie betten ken byard shelly dykstra jacey eccleston cheri kimball carol mogdis michelle phillips matt schuchardt charlotte scott amy stielstra lori veurink
photo editor: kristina vangelderen section editors: maggie deyoung emma nelson megan olejarczyk macey terbeek kayla wilkins
staff writers: jasmine beaudoin cameron christensen dylan ferencsik haley harrington maddie holwerda caleb hulka katie murphy justice porter elizabeth traxler olivia watcher
The Little Mermaid Jr. was performed at the Mona
On Shores High School performing arts center on Febuary 28 - March 2. The lead roles were played by Th e Cover eighth grader Cassie Jones and seventh grader Bricio Eikenberry.
photo by: sarah mikesell
IN THE LEAD
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Middle school talent shines in The Little Mermaid Jr. The Little Mermaid Jr. is yet another musical performed by the MSMS allegrettos that has once again blown the audience away. Emma This year the cast was Nelson larger than last years. Ariel, the beloved character from the 1989 film The Little Mermaid was played by eighth grader Cassie Jones. Ariel is in love “I think the costumes with Prince Eric, were very colorful like played by Bricio papa pizzazz.” — Grace Hellman ~ 7th Eikenberry a seventh grader, and trades her voice for a pair of legs to the evil sea witch Ursula portrayed by seventh grader Mia Bricker. Seventh grade twins Maura and Liam Wilcox interpreted the parts of Flounder, Ariel’s best friend, and Sebastian, Ariel’s babysitter. Lighting, sets, and costumes, oh my! The costumes were amazing this year with a variety of “Mr. Cain was a starfish, turtles, great director just by being there for us. clams, jellyfish, Without him, none of mermaids, and this would’ve been fish. The set was possible.” bigger and better — Tommy Newman ~ 6th than ever before
with special “I think the cast and lighting effects crew did a phenomenal throughout the job. It was extremely well put together, and entire show. I’m amazed at how well Without the help they did.” of parents and — Mr. Ammeraal ~ Dean of Students volunteers, the show wouldn’t have been as spectacular as it was. Director Kyle Cain has once again put together an outstanding show. Outside of school he enjoys being in other productions himself. In high school he played the main role as Joseph in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and the leading role of the Ugly in the musical Honk. Mr. Cain also enjoys reading, traveling, and jazz. Although another musical has passed and gone, the memory of The Little Mermaid Jr. will leave an imprint of the great talented people in our school.
Top: The Little Mermaid Jr. cast dances along Under the Sea during opening night. Above Right: Sea Creatures watch as Ariel and Prince Eric are reunited after Ariel is turned back into a human. Right: The whole cast dances together as their show ends.
photos by: sarah mikesell
Our Voice Month of Caring brings students closer together During February, MMLI raised money for cancer, calling the month-long fundraiser the Month of Caring. While learning about cancer, the students found out things about each other and how cancer affects us. We bonded and got a glimpse inside each other’s lives. We found out that some of our classmates, or even close friends, have gone through more than we ever would’ve imagined. We made our school better and
closer, but most importantly, we gave ourselves a sense of accomplishment. As the month went on, more students participated in the weekly activities, bringing us closer to our $5,000 goal. Each student contributed something to the fundraiser in their own way, whether it was by participating, setting up and working the events, or donating money. Some people are struggling with cancer right now, and we made a differ-
ence in their lives. So think about that the next time you need the latest video game or music on iTunes. People with cancer could be happy, without all the latest stuff, just to have more time with the ones they love. Our Voice is the opinion message selected by the editors of the Sailors On the Scene newsmagazine.
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FEATURES
To help raise money February officially becomes Month of Caring by: Maddie Holwerda I staff writer
February, or Month of Caring for Mona Shores Middle School students, was created to get students involved in raising money for the American Cancer Society. Month of Caring was thought of by the MMLI (Michigan Middle School Leadership Initiative) students at leadership camp. They brainstormed activities that would help raise money, but also get students excited about participating. “I like the activities that got you involved,” seventh grader Kayla Theis said. Those activities included color week (First week of Month of Caring).Bake sales (2nd), hat days, a pie war (3rd), and a student vs teacher basketball and dodgeball game (final week). The hat days were Feb 14th and March 1st. “My favorite activity was the bake sale,” seventh grader Faith Mowery said. Month of Caring began with color week where students could wear a specific color each day for a different cancer. To count that they were wearing that color, students would give a dollar to their first hour. Mrs. Butterfield’s class raised the most
money during color week. “I liked color week because we all got to wear a certain color and we got to show support for all the types of cancer,” Mandi Antcliff said. The school has already raised about $2,500 and funds are still coming in. Even though all the activities were fun, color and bake sale weeks raised the most money. “My favorite part was giving the donations,” eighth grader Andrew Myers said. MMLI plans on repeating Month of Caring next year, and a check for the money raised during Month of Caring will be presented to the American Cancer Society at an all school assembly before spring break. “It helped me think about how we need to help others in need,” seventh grader Olivia Watson said. Top: The staff and students enjoy playing the staff vs students dodgeball game for the Month of Caring. Right: The student team gets ready to go back into the Month of Caring staff vs student basketball game on March 7th , 2013.
photos by: kristina vangelderen
Middle school performs The Little Mermaid Jr. by: Megan Olejarczyk I staff writer
photo by: sarah mikesell
The Little Mermaid cast getting ready to end their amazing play on February 28th at the Mona Shores High School.
The cast of Little Mermaid Jr performed on February 28th - March 2nd at the Mona Shores High School . The best part of the play was when Ursula was singing with her amazing vocals and snappy attitude. People seemed to love her part the most because she was powerful and exciting. Ursula was played by the outstanding Mia Bricker. “My favorite part was the end when I could be as mean as I wanted to and there were no boundaries since I am not mean or evil outside of the play and I loved my wig it was sooo cool and I felt like a true Ursula,” seventh grader Mia Bricker said. Seeing the colorful life under the sea with the mermaids and fish. The costumes and scenes were outstanding , they were very cool and very well made. They showed the life under the sea and made it feel like you were part of it. The lights gave the play that Hollywood glam. “My favorite scene was the contest because it was funny,” seventh grader Maddie Sewick said.
Kids enjoy performing for the crowd and showing their talent to the community. While having a fun time and entertaining the community. “It was very interesting and funny,” eighth grader Samantha Percy said. When Ariel was turning into a mermaid all the lights and features were awesome. The flashing lights gave it that amazing feeling. Ariel was played by the amazing Cassie Jones. Her singing and acting was amazing , she was meant to be Ariel in the play. “I enjoyed it a ton.My favorite part was probably just being able to experience what is was like to be on stage as a main role and play a completely different character. Plus Ariel is my favorite Disney character,”said eighth grader Cassie Jones. People singing and having a fun time , seeing them enjoy the crowd clapping and laughing and having a good time. The crew enjoyed singing and acting for the crowd. Watching the play made you want to smile because everybody was laughing and having a good time on stage.
SPORTS
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Wrestling suffers disappointing loss to Reeths Puffer by: Justice Porter I staff writer
Sweat dripping from their chins and pain on their faces, the Mona Shores Middle School wrestling team lost to Reeths-Puffer 63-10 on March 4. Although there wasn’t a whole lot for the Shores crowd to cheer about at the start of the match, eighth grader Kyle Bilek stunned the crowd when he put his Reeths-Puffer defender in a headlock, winning the match 6-4. Seventh grader Johnny Blanton also gave the crowd something to cheer about when he pinned his opponent with 15 seconds to go winning his match. “Me winning the match gave the team points and (us) a better chance of winning,” Blanton said. Eighth grader Aaron Rakowski not only pinned his opponent, but also finished the season undefended and won the city championship in his 105 pound weight class. “I used a half nelson and a new pick to take down my Reeths- Puffer defender,” Ra-
kowski said. “ I prepared by wrestling a lot out of season and with the high schoolers.” Not only did Rakowski win city champ in his weight class, Zach Donahue won city champ in his 90 pound weight class also. “I wrestled all year long, not just in wrestling season but during football, basketball and baseball season too,” Donahue said. “We had a lot of changes this year with new coaches and many kids new to wrestling,” wrestling coach Mike Fields said. “The goal is to get more kids into wrestling at Mona Shores at an earlier age and get them to do more off season work to help build a stronger program.”
Top: Eighth grader Drew Switzer takes down Reeth-Puffer defender at Mona Shores middle school. Right: On March 4th Davaun Barton wrestles Reeths- Puffer at Mona Shores middle school.
photos by: justice porter
The seventh grade girls successfully defeat Muskegon Catholic by: Maggie DeYoung I section editor
photo by:Maggie DeYoung
Seventh grader Peyton Erndteman goes up for a layup in the third quarter against Muskegon Catholic on March 2. The Sailors won the game 40-18.
The seventh grade girls successfully defeated Muskegon Catholic on March 2 at their tournament at the high school. Shores started off the game in control, but nearly halfway through the quarter the Crusaders switched to a full court press which caused difficulties for the Sailors. “Passing through the press was our strategy for beating full court press,” Taylor Dew said. Peyton Erndteman led the Sailors in the second quarter with outstanding defense and pressing. The second quarter ended with Shores knocking Catholic down to the ground and leading 24-9. “It was very easy for us to get the ball from the Crusaders because of our press-
ing,” Marian Lawson said. As the third quarter started pressure and strong defense were key to many layups and many steals. “At halftime we switched to a different defense called Blue 12 to confuse the Crusaders,” Maddie Sewick said. When the fourth quarter started keeping together was key for the Sailors to keep ahead. “Working together as a team was important so we could beat one of our huge rivals,” Erica Doriot said. The score at at the end of the game was 40-18. “Winning felt fantabulous,” Kailee Kurth said.
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CENTER SECTION “Pull my kids around sledding on my quad and drink hot cocoa with my misses with pepermint sticks.” Mr. Wahlberg ~ 8th Grade Science
“On snow days, if it is bad outside, I will play on my X-box. If it is nice outside, I’ll jump around in the snow.” Noah Zimmer ~ 6th Grade
“I like to go outside, build a snowman, build snow ramps, and sled down them.” Roomit Patel ~ 7th Grade
“Go to Mona Lake and figure skate, push my brother in a snow bank, and fight with him.” Andrea Gardner ~ 7th Grade
“I like to hang out with friends and play Minecraft.”
“I like to prestige on Call of Duty.”
Brandon Lang ~ 8th Grade
Koby Gossett ~ 8th Grade
“I like to snowboard and play video games on snow days.” Jake Powell ~ 6th Grade
“Sleep in, maybe play some video games, maybe go outside, breath, eat.” Bricio Eikenberry ~ 7th Grade
“I like to bake and play Wii with my kids, have hot chocolate, if its not bad out we can go play in the snow,”
“On snow days, I like to waste my time on YouTube.” Lance Stanton ~ 6th Grade
Mrs. McCaskey ~ 7th Grade English
“On snow days, I like to make cookies and hot cocoa and play outside. Señora Schiller ~ Spanish Teacher
What do
like to
“On snow days, I like to beat up my little brother.” Jeremy Lee ~ 7th Grade
you
do on
snow days? “I like to go to the sledding hills and sled at Lake Harbor.” Emily Gaiser ~ 7th Grade
“On snow days, I like to throw snow balls at my sister.” Anthony Gaiser ~ 6th Grade
“On snow days I usually sit inside, watch TV and movies.” Erica Dakin ~ 6th Grade
“I like to throw snowballs.” Austin Flowers ~ 7th Grade
“On snow days I like to sleep in and drink hot cocoa.” Carter Schluentz ~ 7th Grade
“Jump in the snow with my clothes on but with no shoes,” Gabby Alderman ~ 6th Grade
by: Kayla Wilkins, Jasmine Beaudoinm, Olivia Watcher, and Elizabeth Traxler
“I like to chilax with my family, read a book, and go sledding.” Emma Tilden ~ 6th Grade
“I like to ski and play hockey.” Brennan Winegar ~ 8th Grade
“On snow days, I like to stay inside and play Black Ops.” Haley Alderman ~ 7th Grade
CENTER SECTION “Be able to decorate our lockers” Hayleigh Frantz- 7th grade
“Longer passing times” Dylan McRoberts~ 7th Grade
“If kids could move around in the lunch room “ Beth Prentice ~ 7th English Teacher
“Play with phones in the hall” Alec Hurst- 6th grade
7 “Phones in the hall” Zach Davis- 7th grade
“More lockers” Anthony Gaiser~ 7th Grade
If you could add to or change one rule in the school, what would it be? “Would not take your phone if it rings.”
“You can take food in the class.”
Kaili Grotenhuis- 6th grade
Caleb Diller ~ 7th Grade
“Longer lunch.”
“Let us out at 1:00.”
Alexis Bentley ~ 6th Grade
“No homework.” Noah Dethloff- 8th grade
Jessie Moll - 6th grade
“We can have phones in class.” Tiffanie Miles ~ 6th Grade
“Let us in in the morning.” Cameron Mccollum- 8th grade
“Instead of having unprepareds and getting detentions then we can go get it .” Erick Hannahs ~ 6th Grade
“The dress code to express yourself and what you wear.” Alexis Frantz- 6th grade
“I would add headphones.”
“Being tardy in first hour.”
“Going to school at 10:00.”
Autumn Lambert ~ 8th Grade
Doogie Thorton- 6th grade
Paige Kitchen ~ 6th Grade
“Shorter hours.” Trevor Baker- 6th grade
“Bigger lockers.” Iyonna Bothwell ~ 6th Grade
“No tests.” Madison Jurkas~ 8th Grade
“There are no rules.” Alan Reeves- 7th grade
“School should start later.” Mrs. Veurink- Librarian
“I’d make longer passing times.” Alyssa Neiser- 7th grade
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OPINIONS
Breaks longer or summers shorter? When students hear the word “break” they jump for joy at the thought that they can finally sleep in and relax. Some people think that breaks are a Macy bad thing.... Well I have TerBeek a different opinion. When students go into break they are tired from waking up early for so long. A professor’s research at Oxford University showed that 40% “ I usually go to bed at of students go nine and get 7-8 hours to sleep after 11 of sleep” PM. which gives -Haley Wiewiora-8th them only six hours or less of sleep. Breaks give students time to catch up on this sleep giving them more energy for school when they come back. During school students are overwhelmed from the overload of homework. We may not have much in one class, but all classes combined? That could really stress a student out. That’s why when we go on break we don’t want to have to worry about school
and how our grades are and whether or not we are caught up in each class. Research shows that 94% of students do not think about school during break. All we want to do is catch up on our sleep and relax and do whatever interests us. While we are on break we have the chance to go out and explore the world, if our parents agree “Usually I get two that is. If they do classes of homework we can go anyand spend an hour or where, California so on it.” -Makonya Overstreet-6th maybe or Florida. We can go out and learn new things and see things that we couldn’t imagine. In this economy 29% of students leave the country during breaks. Students can go out and explore the world that they live in. For some students it’s going out of the country for others it’s visiting a museum. This allows them to get a more thorough education rather than just reading from a textbook. When you get out of school to go to break... jump for joy and get lots of sleep because breaks don’t last forever, though some people wish that they could.
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Top: Student goes canoeing during spring break. Above: Student goes skiing during midwinter break.
School year round is not what Mona Shores needs
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Mona Shores Middle School bus pulling out of the parking lot.
Have you ever heard about the idea of having school year round? This thought alone will make most students jump in fear of losing their summer.. Summer is a time Caleb when a teenager can Hulka get a job to teach them some responsibility and not have to worry about turning in their homework the next day. Well we all know how everybody needs responsibility in their lives. Teachers punish their students with detentions for being unprepared and having issues with laziness because they simply didn’t feel like doing their work. if they had a job they would learn that consequences such as being fired. In a job you dont get a Zero and move on. Some people think that school year round will improve overall grades and academic performance monumentally. The truth is a study from a sociologist out of Ohio State University has shown that students that go
to school year round did not do any better than kids who went to school for the traditional nine months. This stated that the students who went to school year round learned more in the summer, but learned way less throughout the rest of the year. So this shows that they do not learn on a consistent rate throughout the year so the quiz and test scores were nearly identical. Something everybody needs to have in their system is vitamin D that the sun supplies everybody plenty of in the summer. It is healthy to get outside in the sun and absorb those vitamins. More vitamin D in your system decreases the chances of you having a heart attack later in life which is obviously a good thing. Studies have shown and proven that in the winter depression rates rise because of how terrible the weather is. So the truth is more Vitamin D in our lives equals longer happier life with less of a chance of having a heart attack. So stay in the sun and enjoy your vacation because their is no reason to why we should be having school year round.
ENTERTAINMENT
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Michigan is the place to stay for Spring Break If you didn’t go on
Cameron Christensen
www.doublejj.com
some faraway vacation
games to play in the arcade. The Grand
for Spring break these
Rapids building offers a lot more fun things
are some fun things to
to do such as laser tag, indoor go karts, and
do in West Michigan.
an arcade. Also if the weather allows head
For starters, there
Top: A family whizzing down the slippery water slides at double JJ resort Gold Rush water park. Above: A bird’s eye view of the bumper boats at Craig’s Cruisers at night.
over to the Muskegon building and take
is Double JJ Resort,
advantage of the batting cages, go carts and
which is just a hop, skip
miniature golf.
and a jump away in the majestic terrain of
For nature lovers there is P.J. Hoffmaster
Rothbury. One of the many perks of going
State Park in Norton Shores. The Gillette
to Double JJ is the indoor water park with
Nature Center at the park has plenty of
fun slides and a lazy river. If the odds are
things for the whole family to do such as a
forever in your favor, the weather may be
movie, sand dunes display and even turtles.
just right to where wondrous horse rides can
There are many trails along the beach lead-
“Double JJ is very fun place to go for spring time.” www.craigscrusiers.com
The Muskegon building has a ton of insane
— Evan Fairfield ~ 7th
be a gateway to a
ing to the dunes where kids can climb and
great time. After
play on them. Admission is free, but a state
enjoying a long
park sticker is necessary to drive in.
day of horseback riding, unwind
with a quick game of golf and head back to
Now you know that instead flying somewhere far away, there are plenty of fun things to do close to home.
Double JJ’s comfortable and cozy lodges Another option close to home is Craig’s Cruisers in Grand Rapids and in Muskegon.
Brann’s, where the wings are flying and the steaks are sizzling Brann’s is a unique
Dylan Ferencsik
Everyone should always get dessert from
place to eat. They
Brann’s. I think all of their desserts are the
always have lots of
best. They have a lot of choices such as
people there. They have
pies, cake, shakes, and much more. They
the best of everything.
have the best selection. I suggest you to get
Brann’s food is a 10
their shakes. Just one taste, and you will be
out of 10. No matter
what you order on the menu they always
amazed. Brann’s has good service. They always
have it prepared to perfection. Wheither it
have a lot of people working, and they are
is the steaks, burgers or wings, it is always
cleaning all the time. The tables are always
delicious. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, they
shiny. They are all polite, and always have a
have their 55 cent wings special which are
smile on their face.
the best around. What makes their world-
Brann’s has the best of everything, so
class wings the best is the bourbon sauce.
next time you’re hungry, you should go to
It’s a must have the next time you sit down
the best place in town.
for dinner.
www.branns.com
Brann’s wings are the best in town. Their bourbon sauce is cooked to perfection.
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PROFILES
Eighth grade actress shows us her talent in The Little Mermaid Jr. by: Sarah Mikesell / Editor in Chief
Eighth grader Cassie Jones is a talented and trustworthy actress who played the beautiful Ariel in this year’s musical, The Little Mermaid Jr. She was in the ensemble last year for Seussical Jr. but this year she’s in the spotlight, front and center playing the curious mermaid who falls in love with a human. “Cassie was really a great Ariel, and I’m glad that she was the lead,” seventh grader Bricio Eikenberry, A.K.A Prince Eric said. Cassie battled cancer at eight years old. Her cancer, called a Wilms Tumor is a rare disease found only in children and was treatable by chemotherapy,which she battled for several months. “Even at a young age Cassie had strength, she is funny, talented, and a great friend,” eighth grader Trevor Adams said. Jones has the support of everyone she knows, especially her mother who has made Cassie the way she is today, which is an A+ student that all teachers love and adore. “I think Cassie is one of the best students in this school,” seventh grade health teacher Scott Volkman said. “She’s very personable and bright. She is gifted regarding
The Little Mermaid Jr, and the fine arts in general. She is a joy.” Kaitlyn Hermanson, an eighth grader who has been through so many struggles in life is Jones’ main inspiration, with hope even through the toughest times she is Cassie’s’ strength. “Cassie has been through just as much as me,” eighth grader Kaitlyn Hermanson said. “It’s really inspiring to see how strong and successful she is after all she’s been through.” A star was born the first day Cassie opened her mouth and sang, she is talented and strong and one day we will see her name in lights. “I thought Cassie’s voice was really powerful, and I loved the part in the play when Ariel rescued prince Eric from the sea,” sixth grader Kasie Juergems said.
Top: On her knees, Cassie Jones belts out her beautiful voice as she sings her solo, Part Of Your World. Right: After the play, Cassie Jones stands close to her mom and sisters after her amazing performance opening night.
photo courtesy of www.imagesbyemily.com
photo by: Sarah Mikesell
Science teacher has a passion for traveling, MSU, and Mona Shores by: Haley Harrington / staff writer
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Seventh grade science teacher Todd Herbert has a passion for science, but also has traveled to 27 different countries, six out of seven continents and all 50 states. His most recent trip was in August 2012, where he went to Thailand for about three weeks with the help of a tour guide. “Besides Thailand, lately I’ve been to England, Australia, and New Zealand,” Mr. Herbert said. His favorite place that he’s traveled to is Australia. One of his greatest achievements is climbing Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, Africa, which is more than 19,000 feet tall and took him five days to climb. “I’d like to make it to Antarctica so I can get to all seven continents,” he said, “and also Nepal to see Mount Everest. Climbing that would be a great accomplishment.” Another cool thing about him is that he is a Mona Shores graduate, and was even on one of Shores’ best football teams. “We had a good team back then, and our quarterback went to the NFL,” Mr. Herbert
said. “We won seven out of nine games, and the two games we lost was when the quarterback broke a bone and couldn’t play.” He is also a huge fan of Michigan State University, because it’s the college he attended. “Going there gave me a lot of connections and I made some really good friends,” Mr. Herbert said. “I also like the energy of a Big Ten school.” Besides teaching, traveling, and MSU, he has other hobbies, and enjoys being outdoors and active. “I like hiking, kayaking, and riding my bike,” he said. And if he has any advice for students wanting to travel, he has some words of wisdom. “Just have a curious mind when you travel because you learn new things by seeing different cultures, learning new languages, and trying new foods,” Mr. Herbert said. “It’s great, and most of all it’s exciting. You’re never bored when you’re travelling.”
SAILOR DAYS voices
Hallie Mills 8th GRADE
If you found a genie and they offered you three wishes, (and couldn’t wish for more wishes) what would you wish for?
Katie Mouw 7th GRADE I would wish to be famous, to have a shark, and to live in a mansion.
Tommy Newman 6th GRADE
“I would want to be smarter, have a large supply of money, and to be more athletic.”
Emma Lloyd 8th GRADE
“I would wish to see my family more, have a shorter school day, and to get better grades.”
Bryce Stone 7th GRADE “I want a jaguar tail, the most glorious hair in the world, and a trampoline that doubles as a bed. Shelby Versalle 6th GRADE “I would wish to be a millionaire, all the cats in the world, and to meet Taylor Swift.”
Steve Trautner 6th GRADE SOCIAL STUDIES “I would wish for world peace, some gum right now, and that it was always Friday.”
Nichole Kinder-Butterfield 6th GRADE ENGLISH TEACHER ”I would wish that I could travel anywhere I wanted when I wanted, have nice weather all the time, and world peace.
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Teachers
6th Graders
7th Graders
8th Graders
Boy: This teacher went to middle school at Spring Lake, and has been teaching for 25 years. His favorite subjects in middle school were math and PE, and the passion to help other people and to coach basketball made him become a teacher. Who is this secret sailor?
Boy: This 6th grade Sailor’s middle name is Michael, and he likes his Social Studies class. He loves the color green, and has fun playing sports after school. He also has fun on Christmas. Who is this Secret Sailor?
Boy: This 7th grade Sailor’s favorite color is Maroon, and he likes ostriches. He also loves eating sushi, but hates Italian food. His favorite after school activity is XBox, and his birthday is February 3rd. Who is this Secret Sailor?
Boy: This Secret Sailor plays hockey and lacrosse. He likes tacos and his favorite color is blue. After school, he long boards for fun. His favorite class at MSMS is woods. Who is this Secret Sailor?
Girl: This 6th grade Secret Sailor’s nickname is Keekers, and her favorite class is math. She really loves Easter because of the candy. Also, she likes to eat spaghetti. Who is this Secret Sailor?
Girl: This Secret Sailor’s birthday is December 16th. Her favorite hobby is eating. She also loves to watch Pitch Perfect and her favorite character is Fat Amy. She has two middle names, Elizabeth and Margaret. Who is this Secret Sailor?
Girl: This 8th grade Secret Sailor loves the color pink. She enjoys art the most out of all her classes, and says she can run pretty fast. She plays tennis, and also runs track. Who is this Secret Sailor?
Girl: This teacher went to Mona Shores Middle School, and has been teaching since 2001. Her favorite subject used to be science, and she was inspired to become a teacher because of all of her great teachers. Who is this Secret Sailor?
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S e c r e t S a i l o r s
Secret Sailor Answers: Teacher: Mr. Adams, Mrs. McCaskey/ 6th Grader: Noah Gustin, Kiara Franklin /7th Grader: Cameron Christensen, Krissy VanGeldren/8th Grader: Hunter Meyers, Cayla Lenartowicz
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Brianna Curtis 6th GRADE
“I would wish for a car, a golden hockey stick, and a lot of money.”
“I would wish that my kids college education was paid, that I was 6’4, and that the Dallas Cowboys would win every super bowl until I die.
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“I would want to be immortal like Edward, a wizard like Hermione, and as good at archery as Katniss.”
“I want super speed, height, and amazing strength.”
Steffan ‘JJ’ Newman 8th GRADE
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Dawn Medendorp 7th/8th GRADE ENGLISH TEACHER
Megan Swanker 7th GRADE
“I would want a 14 carat golden lip ring, monkey feet, and the ability to fly.”
Ken Byard VICE PRINCIPAL
“I would wish for a car, a cheetah, and a old person.”
“I would wish for world peace, the end to world hunger, and a trillion dollars.”
Nate Clark 6th GRADE
“A curly mustache, 2 bull horns, and a third leg that comes out of my back.”
Caleb Hulka 8th GRADE
halls
“I would wish for a pet giraffe, and iPad, and to go to Hogwartz.”
Carter O’Neil 7th GRADE
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PHOTO STORY
Having A Ball
Mona Shores Middle School held a staff vs student dodgeball and basketball game on March 6 as part of Month of Caring.
Beginning to run into the Seventh Grade Dodgeball Tournament, Megan Swanker, Shayla Charles, and Lorissa Antcliff, get into their ready positions.
Zay Coleman is in possession of the ball, sprinting down the court hoping to get a lucky shot in.
Ken Byard is talking to his teammates, getting ready to dominate in the basketball game.
Trenton Vredeveld and Kyle Kurant are fighting for the ball.
Sixth graders are readying themselves to face the teachers in dodgeball. Todd Herbert, Tracy Zimmer, and Stephanie Shaffer are getting ready to dominate the sixth graders in dodgeball.