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February 2024

30th AGH Penguin Swim makes a big splash

by MAKENNA NICHOLS Held on New Year’s Day, the 30th annual Penguin Swim, a fundraiser hosted by Atlantic General Hospital, proved to be a huge success.

Attracting more than 900 participants and raising about $110,000, all proceeds from the swim go toward bettering our community’s healthcare and providing for our local hospital and its residents.

Participants ranged all ages, from nine months to 83 years old, and hailed from places as far away as California. Some wore bathing suits, and some teams came dressed in matching costumes to conquer the freezing waters of the 91st Street beach.

The Bull on the Beach crew held a parade on the beach to introduce the teams and individual swimmers.

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Ice Ice Kirby: $1,500

Community Teams • OC Ravens Roost: $9,842.99 • License to Chill: $2,325 • Atlantic Club Beach Warriors: $1,350 Business Teams • Bull on the Beach:$25,828 • Charles Brown Glass:$510 • The Dispatch:$190 The winners of the race vary by category, and receive prizes based on their ranking.

Winners (in order of award) for the 2024 Penguin Swim are: Youth and Family Teams • Team Believe: $3,325 • Owrey’s Owls: $1,590

Mrs. Stevenson named 2024 Teacher of the Year

2024 SDHS Teacher of the Year Marie Stevenson. (Hawk photo)

Adult Individuals • James King:$1,275 • Matthew Lynch:$700 • Ed Fratantuono: $250 Youth Individuals • Leila Attia: $1,007 • Delaney Whittington: $105 • Dezzy Wegrzyn: $100

Marie Stevenson was named Jan. 12 as Stephen Decatur High School’s Teacher of the Year for 2023-24.

Stevenson is a British Literature instructor here at Decatur, where she serves as co-chair of the English department, and advises the Leo Club.

She also serves on the school improvement team and is an Apple Vanguard teacher.

Stevenson has 25 years classroom experience, including 12 years here at Decatur.

Before taking on Brit Lit, she also taught

Special Recognition Prizes • Oldest Penguin, Neyla Kuvshiniva, 83 years old • Youngest Penguin, Lauren Beasley, 9 months old • Traveled the Farthest: Ashley Humphreys, Boulder Creek, California • Best Youth Costume: Madison Pecover, “Cow” • Best Adult Costume: Butch Lorditch, “Mad Hatter” • Best Couples Costume: Christy and Randy, “Ken and Barbie” • Best Group Costume: Isaiah and Malani: “Maui and Moana” • Blingiest Costume: Frosty Friends To participate in next year’s Penguin Swim, visit AGHPenguinSwim.org. 

Yearbook, Comm Arts, and Introduction to Publications courses.

“I’m honored, since there are so many fantastic teachers at Decatur,” she told The Hawk.

She’ll next competes for the county-wide Teacher of the Year honor, the winner of which will be announced in April.

The last time an SDHS teacher took home the county-wide award was Kristina Cosgrove in 2016.

-From Staff Reports

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Mock Trial team goes from the classroom to the courtroom

by ISABELLE UNDERKOFFLER Schools throughout Maryland, including here at Decatur, are preparing for Mock Trial competitions.

For those who don’t know, Mock Trial is an extracurricular activity where students compete using a made-up court case to learn about the legal system in a competitive manner. It usually takes place after school.

“You get to go to the courthouse and compete against people which is really fun,” said Simran Jain, who is a member of the team and has been on it for three years.

They are each given a case book that has characters in the case and are to study and read all of it. Some people are assigned certain characters in the case, called witnesses, and some are their attorneys who are trying to prove they’re in the right.

The attorneys also cross-examine one person each from the other side and are trying to prove them wrong.

The last two people are alternates;

if someone isn’t there, they fill in and they also keep time.

There are two sides, defense and plaintiff. The defense in defending the person being accused of something and the plaintiff is trying to prove that they are wrong. On each side there is an expert witness. The two expert witnesses are there to talk about the case and give their opinion about the case.

They are also trying to prove that they are an expert in what they do.

The cross examining for the expert witnesses is different though. The cross examiners are trying to prove that the person on the other side isn’t an expert and that their client is an expert.

There are two types of cases, criminal and civil. This year, students are doing a civil case. It is about a person by the name of Dakota Reese who has been accused of stealing ladder shoes from their neighbor. Since she stole the ladder shoes, it caused someone to get hurt. 

Mock Trial team members (L to R) Patrick Haines, Jack Greenwood, Natalie Boutin and Sophia James competed against The Salisbury School on Jan. 17, 2023, in Wicomico County District Court . (The Hawk photo)

A WHIMSICAL WINTER CONCERT

Orchestra director J.D. Foell on the podium conducting student musicians at their Dec. 19 winter concert. (Emmalynn Fetters photo)

by EMMALYN FETTERS On December 19 at 7 p.m., friends and family gathered in the Stephen Decatur High School auditorium to bear witness to the Decatur marching band and orchestra concert.

The lights began to dim as the ever-approaching sounds of instruments flooded the theatre. The beating of drums, tooting of trumpets, and soothing symphonies of the saxophones marched behind drum major Jonah Ridgely.

They entered behind the audience, an exciting detail carefully decided by their erudite teacher, Mr. Foell.

The marching band beauti-

fully executed multiple holiday-themed songs, wowing the crowd before them.

The orchestra began shortly after, their swing tunes bringing more joy and peace into the nearly full room, helping spread holiday cheer much further than just the four walls of Stephen Decatur High School.

The performance then continued outside, the marching band finishing off the night with a warm tone to soften the blow of the bone-chilling winds. So, well done to all that performed that night, as it was a magical event one will not forget. 

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February 2024

2) Stanley’s are incred- 5) Unfortunately, the

by SIDAY LOWERY

This tumbler has recently become a huge hit, due its durable quality and its ability to keep drinks cold and hot on hours on end. So, here are five things you should know about the Stanley cup!

ibly versatile. They’re great for outdoor activities like camping, hiking, or just simply for everyday 3) They are made to keep your drinks cold for up to 11 hours or hot can lasts until 4 hours, this is due to the double wall vacuum insulation designed inside.

4) Stanley has over 26

shades to pick from, the variety of colors allows you to choose a cup based on your personal preference and style!

Stanley cup has gotten to the point that its gained too much popularity People are camping outside stores like Target and Starbucks just to get this cup.

There’s been multiple reports, and social media videos as well of people getting into physical fights, tramping over each other, and arguments.

So, if you are thinking about grabbing the famous Stanley cup, just watch your back when you do!  Got a fresh FIVE THINGS idea? Hit us up on IG @decaturhawknews.

1) In 1913, the

Stanley brand was created by William Stanley, Junior, who also invented the allsteel vacuum bottle.

Retailing for $45, this travel tumbler features a wide mouth for drinking, and a full-cover top to prevent spills.

(L to R) Sophomores Isabella Dellies, Lexi Rupple, Nadeen Hassanein and Megan Brown are all proud owners of the popular stainless-steel 40-oz. FlowState Quencher mug. (Madi Squires photo)

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THE HISTORY OF

VALENTINE’S DAY

by NEVAEH HORTON The history of Valentine’s Day is not well known for the majority of people. Usually, on February 14, people celebrate Valentine's Day by sending loving cards, gifts, candy, and showing messages of love to the people you care most about, but the origin of this holiday may leave some questioning thoughts.

Valentine's Day comes from a combination of different countries and time periods. It all started from Roman Catholics and a saint named St. Valentine. This is where Valentine’s Day gets its name from.

The Catholic Church in the Third

Century had secret weddings for Roman soldiers, including St. Valentine, on February 13-15. This meant they were going against the emperors wishes and labeling him as the love stealer.

Years after that, St. Valentine wrote the first love letter to his "valentine" that he met in prison due to the secret weddings. Before his death, he wrote the same young girl a letter that signed "From your Valentine". This is the reason we write this phrase in current Valentine’s Day cards.

The reason we celebrate Valentine’s Day today comes from the

start of Victorian men giving women flowers, along with Richard Cadbury creating the first heart- shaped box of chocolates. Conversation hearts and cards in New England became popular by a company named Necco.

In the 1920s, English- styled cards also became popularized in stores thanks to the assembly line in America. This then caused Hallmark, an American company, to begin distributing "Valentine's Day Cards".

Over the years, Valentine’s Day has grown to be a big money maker and a day to celebrate your love for others. 

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THE HAWK

February 2024

Test-taking anxiety: how do you handle it?

by TAYLOR JACOBS As the end of the semester comes around, testing begins to overtake our minds with anxiety. And test anxiety is a real thing, because according to the National Education Association, 70 percent of teens say anxiety and depression are a “major problem” among their peers.

Tests that Decatur students may be taking are MISA for science, HSA for government, as well as Math-MCAP for Algebra 1,2 and geometry. Those are the ones needed for graduation, but PSAT is in 10th grade and the SAT is in 11th grade.

Test anxiety “it is a real thing and people tend to choke up on tests,” said Keith Hall, who works here at Decatur in the Guidance office. “And when we test day after day, it tends to

make it worse. If we had mindfulness to fix our problem, we wouldn’t have it as big as it is.

If it happens to you, Hall added, “test anxiety is like a snowball rolling down a mountain and we can’t stop it.”

When asked what kinds of strategies does he recommend for students who have test anxiety, he replied that “we can try mindfulness exercises to bring us back to the present, or we can try to change our negative thinking into positive thinking.”

Hall also said he doesn’t really see a lot of people with test anxiety, but people will go to him to talk to him when the test anxiety in a really bad place for them.

“Tests are not fatal,” he added. “It might feel like it is, but it is not.” 

To ease test-taking anxiety during Final Exams on Jan. 29-30, the Guidance office brought in several therapy dogs from Pets on Wheels, including Gracey the Labradoodle, pictured here with junior Issy Mitchell. (The Hawk photo)

It’s OK to talk about Mental Health Awareness

by AVA ARNOLD

As human beings, everyone struggles with mental health.

The level of severity is based on each individual’s history, something that one individual might struggle with and, someone might not feel the same way.

Mental health can SDHS Social Worker Wendy Shirk (submitted photo)

affect anybody of any age, according to Wendy Shirk, our school social worker here at Decatur.

She said, usually, when someone is struggling with mental health, they just need to be heard outside of themselves and need someone to talk to.

Shirk advises that

you find someone you can trust to talk to, like a friend, parent, family member, or teacher. If they can’t help you, go to a professional.

Both a counselor and therapist are available at school. If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health don’t be afraid to reach out for help. 

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by OLIVIA SLAYSMAN

The Stephen Decatur Swim team has been a group of some of the kindest and hard-working kids in the school.

Ever since 2007, when the team was founded, they support each other and have truly formed their own community.

The team’s performance and dedication reflect the leadership of the head coach of the team, Kristina Watts.

Each week, swimmers spend around an hour after school at

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February 2024 the Sports Core Pool to practice. This usually consists of sets, like sprint swimming and long distance.Weekly practices accumulate into meets, where swimmers compete against other schools in around four events. Athletes participate in different events focus on getting their own personal best time as well as going against the opposing teams.

“Boys and girls swim at the same events, expect against their own gender. They’re re-

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ally loud because we all cheer each other on and are filled with positivity and support,” said Kalli Rathel, a freshman on the team.

The effort has paid off considering last season, when they took second place at regionals.

Because of this they were able to move on to the state championships.

It was by far one of the most outstanding meets of the season. Along with this, three swimmers won regional titles

in their respective events.

“You are competing against yourself to get your best times,” said Kate Slaysman, “but the swim team is truly the most sportsmanlike and supportive of each other.”

The 2023-24 Swim Team is a admirable group of athletes who support and care for each other. Through hours practicing, and time spent at meets, they’ve really improved and grown into their own group. 

Pictured: (1) Daniel Karcheuski celebrates during Senior Night (2) The 2023-24 SDHS Swim Team poses for a group photo at the Ocean Pines Sports Core Pool (3) Sophomore Jake Harner comes up for air (4) Elijiah Payne, Molly Hoffman, Lily Sperry, Callie Mull (5) Coach Kristina Watts (6) Swimmers take to the blocks before a dive (7) Kate Slaysman, Ashleigh Noonan and Trista Harner on Senior Night Photos courtesy Hoffman family

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February 2024

ENTERTAINMENT

Movie review: “Anyone But You”

by MADDIE BELL

Do you like cheesy romance movies? Where you can predict the ending?

Did you know, roughly seven in 10 people say they enjoy rom coms? If these all describe you, you need to run and not walk to see this movie. Everyone has been RAVING about it. It’s called “Anyone but You.” I personally went and saw this movie with my boyfriend, and we absolutely loved it!

This movie falls in the romance/comedy genre. This film is rated R. Some lead actors include Sydney Sweeney (Bea), and Glen Powell (Ben).

The basic information you need to know: this movie is about two young adults navigating their way through a situation-ship with a rocky start.

Okay, so basically the plot is pretty crazy. Bea (Sydney Sweeney) and Ben (Glen Powell) meet at a coffee shop in New York City. They then get to know each other and spend the rest of the day and night together.

The next morning, Bea leaves without saying goodbye or getting his number.

They later realize that Beas sister and one of Bens best friends are getting married.

Considering that, the two are forced to spend time together during their wedding week in Australia. They pretend they are together because both of their exes also attend the wedding, and they want to make them jealous.

Most of the movie was them faking the PERFECT rela-

tionship. They actually got away with it too. Throughout that time, they actually fall in love and end up being together at the end of the movie.

Something that really interested me about this movie was that the plot kept getting interesting as time went on. I was like, “What’s going

to happen next?” I literally didn’t predict anything except that they would obviously get together at the end.

The soundtrack was so good too. I felt like it really fit the moments they decided to add the music in. There was one really popular song used in this movie, by Natasha Bedingfield. It is called “Unwritten.”

I actually love that song now.

I thought that Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell played such good roles in this movie, too. I really enjoyed watching them and it was honestly pretty funny, I caught myself laughing out loud once or maybe even twice.

I recommend this movie SO MUCH! Especially to people like me who love romantic comedies. It was such an amazing movie, and I don’t think I’m the only one who thinks that. The actors did such an amazing job at portraying their characters. The plot was also kept interesting throughout the movie, not to mention it wasn’t dragged on and the actual film wasn’t even that long.

To wrap up, I highly recommended this movie. It was so cute and adorable, and I really enjoyed seeing it. I would totally go back and see it again!  Rated R. Directed by Will Gluck.

Running time 1 hr 45 min.

Released by Columbia Pictures.

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ENTERTAINMENT

No joy from Jo Koy at 2024 Golden Globe awards

by JILLIAN DONAHUE

Are you interested in filmmaking and everything Hollywood? Then you’d love the Golden Globes Awards.

This award ceremony focuses on actors’ achievements and the accomplishments of the films themselves.

At the 2024 Golden Globe Awards, many prominent celebrities attended. These included the casts for the movies “Oppenheimer” and “Barbie,” Taylor Swift, Emma Stone, Jennifer Lawrence, Leonardo DiCaprio, Timothée Chalamet, and many others.

On the red carpet, fans rushed to critique and admire their favorite stars’ outfits on social media. The host of this year’s Golden Globes was stand-up comedian and actor, Jo Koy. There are 27 categories that are voted on.

Some major wins from the night were “Barbie” winning Cinematic and Box Office Achievement, “What Was I Made For?” winning Best Original Song in a Motion Picture, “Oppenheimer” winning Best Motion Picture for a Drama, and Christopher Nolan winning Best Motion Picture Drama for “Oppenheimer.”

The host, Jo Koy, got some backlash on social media from “jokes” he made about Barbie and Taylor Swift. These included inappropriate comments and rude remarks. He

think giving Jo Koy more time to prepare for the ceremony by reading over the comments and getting others’ opinions beforehand could be beneficial and go over better with fans.

tried to defend himself during the show by saying he only had ten days to prepare and that the writers came up with the jokes.

Some people took it upon themselves to rewrite the jokes and make them not so demeaning to prove he didn’t have to say the things he did. I

Sometimes at award shows you don’t know who anyone is or any of the films. The Golden Globes recognized very popular movies that deserved recognition and actors who played their roles phenomenally. The red-carpet fashion was amazing. I particularly loved Taylor

Swift’s green dress from Gucci.

“Barbie” star Margot Robbie’s outfit really embodied her movie very well. One of my favorite things is when actors match their outfits to their films. She had on a pink sequin dress from Armani with a pink tulle boa Some of the fashion however was not my favorite.

“The Last of Us” actor Bella Ramsey’s outfit was not something I liked. To me, it was boring and wasn’t the best match for a red-carpet event.

The first Golden Globes happened in 1944. It was the first award presentation for esteemed achievements in the film industry. Today, the ceremony is held every January and is a major event in the film industry.

This year’s was on January 7.

Overall, the 2024 Golden Globe Awards went well.

There were some controversies with the host, but all the attendees were drama-free. It is so important to recognize amazing talent and that is what the Golden Globes did. The fashion was stunning, and I was happy with the winners of each category. I will definitely be tuning in next year to see who is there and what films win! 

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PHOTO GALLERY

GIRLS BASKETBALL

Sophomore center Mazenkee Purnell (No. 24)

February 2024 Facing out-of-county opponent St. Andrew’s Episcopal School on Jan. 27, the Seahawk girls basketball team battled hard, and made a comeback late in the game. The Lions defeated the Decatur squad, 51-39. The Seahawks were led offensively by Jozlyn Tyre with 11 points and Allison Swift with 20 points.

Sophomore guard April Bondurant (No. 13)

Freshman guard Lila Gunther (No. 10)

Freshman point guard Maliyah Manuel (No.44)

Senior forward Sadie Kauffman (No. 41)

Guard/small forward Allison Swift (No. 3)

Sophomore small forward Jozlyn Tyre (No. 4)

Coach Brittany Tracy and her bench argue the offensive foul call as the Seahawks were closing in on the lead late in the game.

Photo credit: The Hawk

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PHOTO GALLERY

The Stephen Decatur High School boys basketball team played county rival Snow Hill before a sold-out home crowd on Jan. 27. The Seahawks never trailed and beat the Eagles, 71-55. Prior to tipoff, former SDHS basketball great Andre Foreman had his #24 jersey retired in a ceremony. Foreman was here to coach the St. Andrews Episcopal School girls basketball team in an earlier game.

BOYS BASKETBALL

Junior forward Trybe Wise (No. 3)

Senior point guard Careen Bolden (No. 2)

Junior guard Davin Chandler (No. 0)

Senior guard Brogan Eastlack (No. 12) and Sophomore center Caleb Loring (No. 20)

Junior guard Zakhari Baker (No. 1)

Head Coach Bryon “B.J.” Johnson

Sophomore center Caleb Loring (No. 20)

Andre Foreman (center) is joined by two of his St. Andrews basketball players at his jersey retirement ceremony, held Jan. 27 at SDHS.

Photo credit: The Hawk

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February 2024

OPINION

Could a four-day school week work at Decatur?

by KEVIN MORALES-GONZALEZ

Do you like three-day weekends? Well, why not have a four-day school week?

States all around the United States have already moved to four-day school week, so why not make a change here?

But hey, you don’t have to take my word for it. Just look at what the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) said about four-day school weeks: “Research shows that the maximum possible cost savings for districts on a four-day week is 5.43%, but average savings range from 0.4% to 2.5%”.

Not only do four-day school weeks save the amount of budget that schools have, but could also help solve teacher shortages. Lately there have been an increase in teacher shortages all around the United States. All 50 states have reported teacher shortages in more than one area for the 2022–2023 school year.

According to the NCSL, four-day school weeks also improve student attendance and increase teachers’ and students’ morale which can lead to improvement in academic performance.

In addition to three-day weekends helping students

and teachers, it can also help budget for the whole school year. By reducing the number of school days, schools can save money on energy, food, and transportation costs.

Of course, we have to consider the dozens of days students will miss throughout the whole school year. What many schools are doing is starting schools earlier and ending the day a little later, releasing kids between 4-5 PM. This will not affect how many days are in summer break, however, and will make attendance for all students more strict.

Though this may seem surprising, teachers and students are not the only ones who are enjoying three-day weekends.

According to EdChoice, roughly 60 percent of parents signaled they would support their child’s school moving towards a four-day school week with only 27 percent of parents opposing the idea.

In conclusion, I think that Stephen Decatur High school should switch to four-day school weeks. It wouldn’t just improve student and teacher morale, but also would help with the budget.

We would be spending less on necessities such as transportation, food, etc., and more on resources and possibly increase teacher salary.

Sure, the schedule would be different and many students and teachers would most likely disagree to the changes, but I think it’s definitely worth the three-day weekend. 

Kevin Morales-Gonzalez is an SDHS freshman.

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OPINION

Why kids should get a free lunch at school

by DEVYN BIRCH

Providing free school lunch for kids ensure that all students have access too nutritious meals, promoting physical health that they need.

It promotes equal opportunities, ensure basic needs, and helps create a conductive learning environment by dressing hunger relates issues, ultimately improving overall academic performance and well-being.

There are also many articles providing information on why kids should get free lunch provided from the school.

The eligibility for free school lunch is typically based on household income. If you meet the criteria, it can be beneficial as it ensures that students have access to nutritions meals, fostering better health and concentration in school. Forty-two percent of families are eligible for reduced price meals .

America is one of a few of the country’s that does not provide free lunch from school.

While several nations, including European countries

and some in Asia, have implemented programs to ensure that students receive nutritious meals at school, not providing free food can be considered unfair because it may contribute to educational inequalities.

Students facing food insecurity may struggle to focus leading

too problems in a classroom.

Offering free food helps level the playing field, ensuring all students, regardless of economic background, have an equal chance to succeed in their studies by addressing basic needs.

Also not providing free food too everyone can be a problem it may contribute too unequal opportunities and hinder the wellbeing of students. Inclusive food programs help create

a more equitable educational place and success of all students.

Lunch isn’t provided to everyone and that’s because of funding. Some areas may have more resources or prioritize such programs, while others

compared to those who didn’t have access regular meals.

Another study showed that kids who had access too free school lunch had better attendance and were more engaged in the classroom.

The decision whether your school gets free lunch or not is typically made by many different people of government entities, school districts and policymakers.it involves discussions and consideration at various levels, including local, state, and national authorities.

Different factors such as a budget, resources and policies come into play when determining whether or not a free lunch program.

The COVID-19 pandemic was the reason school lunch iwas free. Now, it’s all inflation, and it’s not fair that it costs so much money. It’s unfair to the less fortunate people. 

might face limitations to advocacy for access to free school lunch.

Addressing systemic issues relates to funding and policies are crucial steps in working towards free lunch everywhere.

There have been many studies that shows positive impact of free school lunch on academic performance. One study says that students who receive free meals had higher test scores and Devyn Birch is an SDHS improved cognitive abilities freshman.

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February 2024

24 Things We’re Looking Forward To In 2024

by CRISTINA ESCH With the New Year giving everyone a new start, there is a lot to look forward to. There are so many new things to try, and older things to repeat. The excitement is endless.

The opportunities and choices 2024 brings are exhilarating, people have so much to think about, and so much to do.

Students here at Decatur have really had a lot to say about this upcoming year. With so much to try, and so many things to do again, the list of

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seeing family the beach summertime vacation hunting reading more journaling sunsets movies

things everyone is looking forward to is endless.

Other things people are looking forward to are some of their own personal goals, like (17) running, (18) creating a memory jar, and (19) being kinder, (20) eating healthier, (21) trying new things, (22) going out more/being more social, (23) expanding their vocabulary, and maybe (24) trying to expand their music taste.

When it comes to seeing family, one student went into detail about being excited for cousin’s week. She

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tanning swimming working less (with the minimum wage increasing) 13. the holidays 14. fishing 15. new classes 16. new friends

explains that the week is a specific week designated to specifically family time, only all of her cousins are included.

She is excited to start her memory jar for this week. “I want to make a jar and put a good thing that happens once, each week so I can go back at the end of the year and look back on that.”

With the New Year, there is much to look forward to! 

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Student Contributors February 2024 edition Ava Arnold Maddie Bell Devyn Birch Jillian Donahue Cristina Esch Emmalyn Fetters Neveah Horton Taylor Jacobs Siday Lowery Eric Mitchell Kevin Morales-Gonzalez Makenna Nichols Olivia Slaysman Madi Squires Isabelle Underkoffler Teacher Advisor Brian Shane Direct all inquires to: decaturhawk@gmail.com (410) 632-2969

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