The Trojan Times, Issue 2, Vol. 27

The Trojan Times issue 2, Volume 28,

December 10, 2021

VETERANS DAY Go to pages 4-5 to read about how AMS honored our Veterans this year.

CHRISTMAS AROUND THE WORLD On page 22, you can read about how different countries celebrate the holidays.

WE ARE GEN Z Visit page 9, to read about what makes our generation different from all the rest.

Mrs. Katy Henry volunteers to be TP'd at the school fundraiser lunch celebration.

Photo By: Ellie Johnson

table of contents Page 4-5: Veterans day at AMS + Fundraiser page 6-7: This or That + Who am I? Page 8-9: New to Netflix + We Are Gen Z Page 10: Sleeping Sensations Page 11: Photo of the Month page 12-13: AMS Sports Page 14-15: Professional Sports + Fantasy Football + Kansas Sports Page 16-17: Student Spotlight Page 18-19: Thanksgiving page 20-21: Shopping Shutdown + Dashing Deals Page 22-23: Holiday Heritage + Dashing Debate Page 24: Sleepy Students

Letter from the Staff

The next edition of The Trojan Times is here. Time for snuggling up in a cozy corner with something good to read.

Like The Trojan Times! Our newspaper staff has worked hard on our second edition and hope that you enjoy reading about Gen Z, Netflix, the holiday season, and so much more. In this edition we spent time conducting interviews, taking hundreds of photos, and researching quality information to present to you our finest edition yet. We really hope you enjoy and maybe learn something new. Happy Holidays!

Sincerely, The Trojan Times Staff

Piper McConnaughhay, 7

Photo by: Elliana Balestracci

Boy Scouts on Veterans Day

7th grade girls' basketball

Photo by: Lily Ralston

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Elle Ross, 8

Photo by: Ellie Johnson

Jade Ressel, 8

W.E.B. Social

Photo by: June Schmidt

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Maria Ali, 8

Photo by: Avery Casady

Alayna Burdette, 6

Rylan Brown, 8

Photo by: Maddy Wallace

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Cheerleaders W.E.B. Social

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7th Graders

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Home of the brave

By Lily Ralston, Staff Editor and Rose Gosset, Staff Writer “I pledge allegiance to the flag,” those are six words that Americans recite with pride each time the phrase is spoken. Every year on November 11th, the United States takes time to recognize and remember the veterans who have served or are serving in the military. Veterans Day was founded in 1918 on the eleventh day of the eleventh month in the eleventh hour to celebrate and honor the end of World War I. Now on Veterans Day we take the time to thank veterans for protecting our nation.

This year AMS celebrated in a variety of ways including a presentation of the flag by local boy scouts, sharing stories honoring fallen and active veterans, and watching a video produced by STUCO. The video demonstrated the story of the Missing Man Table. This table is set with 6 chairs, each representing a branch of the military, and a missing man from that branch.

There are currently around 21.8 million veterans that serve to protect us. America is very grateful that veterans are there to fight for our freedom.

When asked why it is important to celebrate Veterans Day, Mae Fetters, 8, said “Because it’s important to celebrate the people who sacrifice their lives for everyone else's freedom.”

An Interview with Mr. Daniel Potucek, US Army Veteran & 6th Grade Social Studies Teacher Q: Why did you decide to join the military?

A: I joined the military mainly because of 9/11. I wanted to do something that would help protect Americans and make my family proud.

Q: What was the most memorable moment in your military career?

A: The most memorable moment for me was when I first got into Iraq. Seeing a foreign country for the first time is something I will never forget.

Q: What did you miss the most while you were away from home?

A: I missed American food the most.

Q:What do you think is the most important thing people can do to support their nation?

A: The most important thing people can do to support their nation is to become a knowledgeable and active citizen. Being active within one's community, understanding current events, and being able to analyze information from multiple sources seems to be the most effective way to achieve that goal.

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Do you have a veteran in your family?

Emerie Schartz, 8,

Gracee Johnson, 7,

“It’s my great grandpa.”

“John Wilson, he was in the military.”

Alegha Mitchell, 6,

“My dad.”

Emma Chamberlain, 8,

“My grandpa.”

Odalys Rodriguez, 8,

“My dad - Navy.”

Alyssa Shoucy, 6,

“Grandpa, Mike Marine.”

fundraiser Fun

$59,270 School Total

This year AMS students participated in a pledge drive to raise money for the school. There were many different fun prizes and incentives for students to earn by raising money.

Mrs. Amy Champlin helps distribute assorted candies to the top earners.

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Mason Lane, 6, picks his favorite lollipop flavor at lunch.

Andy's Ice Cream Party

$20,000 Mrs. Champlin kisses a pig!

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What did you enjoy the most about the fundraiser?

Ella Ybarra, 8, "the competition Aliyah Stanton, 7, Parker Evans, 6, aspect of it and "the lollipop "the lollipops." getting rewards." stand."

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This or That

By Lily Ralston and Maddy Wallace, Staff Editors In-tro-vert noun a shy, reticent person.

Ex-tro-vert noun an outgoing, overtly expressive person.

Answer the following questions either yes or no.

You enjoy social settings.

You don’t like to be alone a lot.

You prefer to talk about problems.

You aren’t afraid of risk.

You are optimistic.

You gain energy from being around people.

You like to talk.

You like to speak your mind.

Emma Cox, 8, "Introvert."

Taylor Blackburn, 6 "Extrovert."

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Landon Boomer, 7, "Extrovert."

Allie Eichman, 6, "Introvert."

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If you answered yes to most of these questions You are more of an extrovert.

Extroverts are often known as the life of the party. They have a very lively and outgoing personality. Spending time with others is something any extrovert enjoys.

If you answered no to most of these questions You are more of an introvert.

Introverts tend to be more self reserved and quiet. They don't like being in a big group or in a crowd. Creativity is an introverts best friend.

Are you an introvert or extrovert?

Trinity Scolari, 8, "Introvert."

Asia'h Sullivan, 7, "Extrovert."

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Who am I?

By Lily Ralston and Maddy Wallace, Staff Editors Every teacher is valued here at AMS, and each is unique in their own way. We have chosen 4 teachers for you to try to guess who they are.

Questions and Answers

I like that no two days are the same. I love the kids and I love when something finally clicks and they gain the confidence to try again.

When people are dishonest and don't own their own actions.

Being with my students. Every day is different and that makes it fun and easy to get up for work every day.

When people have their ear buds in and I can't tell if they are listening to me or listening to something else.

Seeing my students succeed through hard work.

Poor manners or lack of respect.

Country

Improper grammar hurts my grammar gut and whistling hurts my ears. :)

Anything on K-Love is my favorite.

I listen to Christian music more than anything else.

Teacher #4

Teacher #1

Favorite music?

Teacher #2

What is your biggest pet peeve?

Teacher #3

What do you enjoy most about teaching?

I love connecting with kiddos! Making people smile and laugh in a positive way makes my heart smile!

I am eclectic. I love 80's country, 90's hip hop, and musicals.

I have eclectic music tastes.

My playlist has country, pop, some rock n roll and some oldies.

Favorite food and dessert?

Who or what inspires you?

I have been in this district My favorite type of for 15 years and have made meal is seafood of friends at almost every almost any kind. building. Every teacher And my all time favorite dessert is dark teaches me something. And I always try to give them the chocolate dipped credit and the glory. strawberries.

I am always ready for a good steak dinner with delicious chocolate cake for dessert or a frosted sugar cookie.

My friends inspire me.

They all have different experiences in life and seeing how they handle those exciting times but also the challenging times inspires me.

Chicken enchiladas and strawberry cheesecake.

My faith, my kids, and my students.

I have a weakness for chocolate!

Fresh-from-theoven chocolate chip cookies are the best (or just the cookie dough)!

My husband and daughters constantly amaze me with their diligent work ethic.

They reorient me to what and Who matters most. Ultimately, Jesus is my inspiration.

Answers: #1 Mrs.Anderson, #2 Mrs. Brown, #3 Mr. Murray, #4 Mrs. Henry

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New to netflix

By Izzy Kwaw, Staff Editor Grab your popcorn! From old classics to brand new films coming soon, Netflix is full of first-class movies, documentaries, dramas, comedies, and more. Some of the most popular shows currently according to Google, are Stranger Things, All American, and Locke & Key. New series and movies are released often, with some more popular than others. Some of these shows include Supergirl, DC Legends of Tomorrow, Riverdale, Bella & The Bulldogs, Dynasty, A Boy Called Christmas, and A Castle for Christmas.

Grey's Anatomy Guided by a skillful team of dedicated doctors, Meredith Grey and her fellow interns struggle with life-and-death decisions at Seattle Grace Hospital.

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Riverdale After a teenager was murdered within the town of Riverdale, a group of teenagers, the jock Archie, the girl next door Betty, the new girl Veronica and the outcast Jughead try to unravel the evils lurking within this seemingly innocent town.

2.3 104 students surveyed Bella and The Bulldogs The life of a cheerleader Bella Dawson turns upside down when, in a twist of fate, she becomes a quarterback for her school’s football team.

2.4 103 students surveyed Outer Banks A teenager enlists his three best friends to hunt for a legendary treasure linked to his father's disappearance.

4.1 106 students surveyed Stranger Things In 1980s Indiana, a group of young friends witness supernatural forces and secret government exploits. As they search for answers, the children unravel a series of extraordinary mysteries.

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We are gen z

By Bella Bouddhara, Staff Writer, and Izzy Kwaw, Staff Editor Aye yo, fam, this article slaps and that's all fax no cap. Have you ever heard any of these phrases? Living in this new generation, chances are you probably have. Groups of people are classified into a certain generation depending on the year you were born in. To be a part of Generation Z, you must’ve been born between the years 1997-2012, which means the majority of people here at AMS belong to Gen Z. According to ManagementIsAJourney.com, Gen Z is on track to be the most well-educated, racially, and ethnically diverse generation. In fact, Gen Z is on its way to becoming the largest generation as they surpass Millennials (born in 1981-1996). Perhaps this is because Gen Z has never lived in a world where the internet did not exist. This results in global events shaping Gen Z’s view of the world which allows Gen Z to be more comfortable with making friends, communicating openly, and making changes in social communities.

Instead of tolerating or accepting diversity, they expect it. Diversity is their life experience.

From neon color trends accented by oversized tees, paired with high ponytails while speaking in weird slang terms, AMS has seen it all, but there's nothing quite like the generation of today. ManagementIsAJourney.com stated, “Gen Z is determined to take charge of their future and less willing to accept a world filled with negativity and bad outcomes.” Are you proud to be a member of Gen Z?

Snapchat

TikTok

Piper McConnaughhay, 7 "It's fun and easy to use."

Brooks Brown, 7 "It's funny and I watch it a lot."

The Generations

Which generation are you?

Gen Z 1997 – 2012 Millennials 1981 – 1996 Gen X 1965 – 1980 Baby Boomer 1946 - 1964 Silent Generation

1928 - 1945

Best of the best: gen z trends Hannah Oeding, 8 "Mom jeans."

TikTok Brady Zynda, 8 "I love it."

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Instagram

Maren Nelson, 8 "I think it's really cool."

Kynlee Luinstra, 6 "It's cool but a little overrated."

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Will Quinn, 7 "Pajama pants."

Ada Tantensomboon, 7 "Ripped jeans."

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Photo By Bella Bouddhara

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Sleeping SEnsations

By Allison de la Garza, Staff Writer Beep, beep. Your alarm clock wakes you up every day, but what wakes animals up out of hibernation every year? Most people think of bears when the term hibernation comes to mind. There are many more animals that hibernate, such as bumblebees, chipmunks, Dwarf lemurs, geckos, squirrels, groundhogs, and hedgehogs. Animals that hibernate can enter a state of torpor, or low physical and mental activity, for up to almost a year. They can hibernate for several reasons, whether it be to escape the weather or because of a low food source. Dwarf lemurs that live in Madagascar hibernate to escape the heat. Common poorwills are the only birds that truly hibernate and they do it if there is scarce food. Think about all animals, they have a story to tell, a journey they went through. We are the same. Humans of all ages constantly learn and grow to help them succeed. Ralph Ellison, an American novelist, once said, “A hibernation is a covert preparation for a more overt action.”

Late Summer: Marmots begin to hibernate

Mid Fall: Bears begin to hibernate

Early Fall: Groundhogs begin to hibernate

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Guess the Bear!

Match the letter with the number you think is correct! a. Sun Bear b. Grizzly Bear c. Black Bear d. Sloth Bear

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Answers: 1-b., 2-d., 3-c., 4-a.

There are 8 species of bear.

Full-grown grizzly bears can run up to 40 mph.

A hibernating bear's heart rate slows to 8 bpm.

98% of bears in the US live in Alaska.

Late Fall: Bats begin to hibernate

Photo of the month Photo by Emma Jittawait, 8 In a battle against Andover Central on November 18, Maren Nelson, 8, shoots a free throw. She stated, "I felt nervous and that the pressure was on me." The 8th-grade A team was victorious 36-25. Nelson continued, commenting that it was, "Super fun because they were our rivals so it felt good to beat them."

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Trojan Takedown

By Katie Robert and Allison de la Garza, Staff Writers TWEET! Both 7th grade wrestling teams took down the Eagles from Maize on November 8-12, 2021. The score was 57-13 for the A team and 37-2 for the B team. Coaches Kyle Oyler and Lukas Maki helped guide the team throughout the competitive wrestling season.

This past season, there was a mixture of amazing wrestlers, including Drew Hutchinson, 7.

Hutchinson said that "Maize" was the hardest competition.

When asked about the hardest team to battle, Aaron Kimball, 8, said, "Salina," and mentioned that his favorite memory was, "When I almost beat my friend."

Best of luck to our Andover Middle School wrestling team as they wrap up their season on Saturday, December 11th.

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1. Taking down his opponent, Aaron Kimball, 8, dominates on the mat. Photo by Emily Meyer 2. Rylan Brown, 8, faces off his opponent on the Maize South Mavericks. Photo by Rose Gosset 3. Waiting to shake hands with his opponent, Valon Law, 7, prepares for battling his next opponent. Photo by Emily Meyer 4. AMS Wrestling teammates warm up before their matches. Photo by Emily Meyer 5. Nas Williams, 7, focuses on taking down a player from Derby. Photo by Emily Meyer

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6. Nataleigh Stanley, 8, watches her teammate, Elle Ross, 8, dribble across the court. Photo by Emma Jittawait 7. Fighting for the ball, Charli Mills, 8, takes the ball during a game against ACMS. Photo by Emma Jittawait 8. Getting hyped up for their game, the 8th-grade A team cheers Maria Ali, 8, on as her name is announced. Photo by Lily Ralston 9. Asia'h Sullivan, 7, dribbles down the court against Derby with cheerleaders showing their support. Photo by Elliana Balestracci 10. Grier Hand, 7, fights for the rebound against Derby. Photo by Elliana Balestracci

Make It reign

By Katie Robert and Allison de la Garza, Staff Writers Bow down to these ladies, AMS. The AMS girls basketball teams proved to be the queens of the court this past regular season. The Andover Middle School 7th and 8th-grade girls basketball teams started the season strong with two new coaches, Shelly Smith, 7th-grade B-team coach, and Haley

Braddy, 8th-grade B-team coach. On December 6, 2021, all of the girls' basketball teams were second to none, with wins against Andover Central all around.

Unique memories were made this season at practice and during games. Maren Nelson, 8, stated that her favorite part of playing basketball this year is, “Getting to hang out with my friends and playing basketball.”

The 7th grade B team is undefeated so far, thanks to the 7th-grade basketball coaches John Garrison and Shelly Smith. The 7th grade B team also took home the title of tournament champions on November 5. All the hours of hard work and dedication put in at practice helped the Lady Trojans to dominate this winter season. The Lady Trojans begin the Wichita Suburban League post-season tournament on December 11th.

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fantasy football Frenzy

By Katie Robert, Staff Writer

All around the world this football season, kids and adults play Fantasy Football. Fantasy football is an online game users can download that gives players the opportunity to pick the ultimate football team to compete with their friends. Players can even win money if leagues bet with other leagues, or users had the option to play for free and still compete. Users act as team managers and are able to decide whom they want to play in order to win. Fantasy football players can pick their favorite team’s defense and pick their favorite offensive players from the NFL. When JoJo Wolfe, 8, was asked who his top pick was for Fantasy Football he said, "Derrick Henry and Lamar Jackson."

The Fantasy Football league ends January 9th, 2022.

Who is your Fantasy football top pick?

"Baker Mayfield."

-Lane vincent, 7.

Kansas Strong

Have you ever been to a Chiefs game? Arrowhead stadium is one of the loudest stadiums in America.

The Chiefs are 8-4 so far and are ranked first in the AFC West. Patrick Mahomes, the star quarterback for Kansas City, has thrown 3,384 yards and 25 touchdown passes. Tyler Osburn, 7, predicts that the Chiefs will make it to the Super Bowl this year, which is hosted at SoFi stadium in Inglewood, California.

Score! K-State beat KU in football 35-10 in the Sunflower Showdown, meaning K-State has beat KU the last thirteen times they have played. K-State football finished fifth place in the Big 12 with a record of "Christian McCaffrey." 7-5. The Wildcats will participate in the Texas Bowl against LSU on January 4, 2022. As for basketball, they kicked their basketball season off with a 5-2 record.

-Carson Payne, 8.

Swish! KU beat Michigan State 87-74 to start off this season. KU has been to fifteen Final Fours and taken home three National Championships. KU finished their football season with a 2-10 result. For the third time in KU football history, KU beat the Texas Longhorns at Texas on November 13, 2021. KU beat Texas 57-56 in overtime. With the opportunity of either kicking for an extra point or going for the 2 point conversion, KU took the 2 point conversion and threw it to Jared Casey, their fullback, for the game.

Gooooooal! KC Sporting won seventeen games this season and finished third in the Western Conference this year. With their top scorer, Daniel Salloi, the team's forward, scoring sixteen points over the whole season out of thirty games.

"Derrick Henry."

No matter whom you cheer for, it is safe to say there are some strong Kansas sports teams this year.

-Leland Wedel, 6.

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Braves in Six

By Emile Rivero, Staff Writer Strike! Braves win! The Atlanta Braves won their first World Series since 1995 against the Houston Astros. On November 2nd, the Freddie Freeman-led Atlanta Braves marched into Houston and beat the Astros 7-0 in game six to win the World Series. Freeman is their First Baseman and has been on the team since 2010.

AMS Student and Braves fan Jace Daugherty, 7, shared what it felt like for his team to finally win a World Series, stating, “We haven't won a championship in about 30 years, and Freddie Freeman deserved a ring."

Atlanta beat the reigning champion Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League Championship in game six to get to the big series. What makes the World Series win even more impressive is that Atlanta was without All-Star outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. the entire postseason. Acuña Jr. was sidelined after tearing his ACL on June 10th.

Tipoff Time The defending champions Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks opened up the NBA season hosting Kevin Durant and the Brooklyn Nets. The Bucks had a booming victory, winning 127-104.

Antetokounmpo, who is a forward for Milwaukee, put up 32 points and grabbed 14 rebounds.

Later that night, the Golden State Warriors beat the Los Angeles Lakers 121-114. Steph Curry put up 21 points and had 10 assists for Golden State. Curry plays Point Guard for the Warriors and is a 2-time MVP and has won 3 championships with Golden State. Right now, the Phoenix Suns are the #1 Seed in the West, while the Chicago Bulls are at the top of the East. The Bulls are led by guard Lonzo Ball and forward DeMar DeRozan. DeRozan is averaging about 27 points and 6 rebounds per game. DeRozan was traded from the Spurs this offseason in a deal that involved big-man Thaddeus Young. Ball was also acquired by the Bulls this offseason.

Back to the west, the Lakers are in a slump after starting the season with a record of 11-11, which was not anticipated for the successful franchise. Los Angeles had won the NBA Championship in the summer of 2020 during the Coronavirus Pandemic where all teams were forced to play in the bubble.

Who is the best nba player?

"Kobe Bryant,"

"Steph Curry,"

"Michael Jordan,"

-A'merie Williams, 6.

-Brooks brown, 7.

-Tyler wertenberger, 8.

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Student Spotlight

By Ellie Johnson, Staff Editor and Bella Bouddhara, Staff Writer Lights, camera, action! These AMS students came to put on a show. Each with their own hidden talents, they certainly shine on stage. Give it up for these students who work hard to be the best versions of themselves every day.

What are your hobbies?

"Dancing and soccer."

What is your favorite part of dance?

"Meeting new people at conventions and competing against friends."

What is your favorite movie?

"Happy Gilmore."

What is your favorite food?

"Steak."

What is the best way to spend your weekend?

"Hanging out with friends."

What motivates you to dance?

"Wanting to do better and to make my mom proud."

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Double Trouble Alli zerger, 6

Madey zerger, 6 What are your hobbies?

"Art, singing, skateboarding, and swimming"

What is your favorite thing to draw?

"Anything that comes to mind, Alli and I are working on a comic right now."

What is your favorite movie?

"The Avengers and Star Wars movies."

What is your favorite food?

"Holiday Food."

What inspires you to draw?

"It helps me put my feelings on paper and to have fun with my sister. "

Whats your opinion on twin telepathy?

"Yes, me and my sister kinda have it. Every now and then I'll be thinking of a song and Alli starts singing it."

What are your hobbies?

"I like swimming and playing video games."

What is your favorite thing to draw?

"I like drawing people, also mountains and landscapes."

What is your favorite movie?

"Captain Marvel."

What is your favorite food?

"My dad's ribs."

what inspires you to draw?

"Just watching others draw and wanting to try to draw something new."

Whats your opinion on twin telepathy?

"Sometimes when we are talking we will say the same thing. When she feels sad I feel sad and we have an emotional connection."

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Cook on the bright side

By Emily Meyer and Rose Gosset, Staff Writers Winner winner, chicken dinner doesn’t sound quite right this turkey filled season.Thanksgiving is a time for recognition, thanks, and food. Lots and lots of food. From turkey to mashed potatoes, and cranberries to pumpkin, Thanksgiving was a highlight this holiday season.

"Pumpkin pie."

-Kayla Connell, 7

Favorite Thanksgiving foods

"Rolls."

-Peyton Presley, 7 "Stuffing."

-Adah Farnsworth, 6

"Cranberry Sauce."

-Ben Reynolds, 8

"Mashed potatoes."

-Tyler Osburn, 7

Pumpkin Pie Ingredients

- Mix all ingredients - Pour into crust - Bake at 340 degrees - fahrenheit for 40 to 50 minutes -Let cool for 10-15 minutes

Floating fever Whatever floats your boat, sunshine. The annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade was held on the 25th of November in Manhattan, New York for the 97th year in a row.

There was a grand total of 28 floats presented in the parade this year and around 21.98 million people across America tuned in to watch the Macy’s Day Parade this Thanksgiving. the Macy's D ay tch a pa w r u

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Thankful for Thanksgiving

By Emily Meyer and Rose Gosset, Staff Writers

Time for thankfulness, recognition, and gratefulness. This year Trojans have continued their family traditions such as watching the Macy's day parade or breaking a wishbone for good luck.

Merrick Stephan, 6, shared that one of the traditions that their family did for Thanksgiving was “Going to Florida.” Traditions like these were a great way to celebrate the spirit of Thanksgiving.

No matter how the Coronavirus had affected the Trojans, they still found ways to get closer with their family.

Emerie Schartz, 8, said that to get closer to her family she will, "Go and visit them. I try to text them too."

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what are some of your Thanksgiving traditions?

"Making the biggest turkey we can find."

- Elijah Gwyn, 7 "I always go to both sides of my family's houses."

- Brynn Eilert, 7

"We eat chicken."

- Trey Ford, 6 "We eat turkey."

- Scarlett Nguyen, 8

Is there a correct time to eat Thanksgiving dinner ?

According to a scientific research, 4pm is the correct time to eat Thanksgiving dinner. This is because of the cook time for turkey, naps after Thanksgiving lunch, and bedtime for the average American. Some people have said that two or three is too early because you would have to start making food at nine in the morning which is "not enough time" to watch the Macy's Day Parade.

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"Watching movies and helping to cook and having a good time."

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"We go to our grandparent's house and eat Thanksgiving food."

- Lydia Powell, 6 "We put up our Christmas tree."

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shopping shutdowns

By Izzy Kwaw and Ellie Johnson, Staff Editors All around the world, there are wants and needs for anything and everything, also known as supply and demand. With labor and truck driver shortages, there are not enough workers to deliver the supplies at a time where demands are high. Now, those who are working to move goods globally are saying that if their working conditions don’t improve, there could be a direct and negative impact on the supply. Shopping early is always a good idea, but it is now becoming a necessity.

2. Cargo Ships Cargo ships are filled with the items and sent across the ocean from many different countries.

Some ships around the world are unable to load their cargo.

1. Manufacturing Products are made in the factories.

Manufacturing is the creation or production of equipment, labor, machines, tools, and chemical or biological processing or formulation. It is the essence of secondary sector of the economy, according to Google.

3. Transportation The products make it to the destined area, and are taken to storage areas for people to buy. Truck workers are often overworked and overwhelmed, often confronting log jams. Rail yards have also been backed up 25 miles outside a key Chicago facility.

4. Delivery Depending on if you are buying them in person or online, they are taken to your household for you to enjoy.

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dashing deals

By Izzy Kwaw and Ellie Johnson, Staff Editors Shop til you drop! Black Friday is an American tradition that marks the beginning of the holiday shopping season. According to NY Daily News, the name dates back to the 1960s, when police officers in Philadelphia began using it as a term to describe the chaos that resulted when large numbers of suburban tourists came into the city to begin their holiday shopping. This comes as no surprise considering that it is a time to get some of the best deals. From TV’s to kitchen appliances, if you’re looking for the right time to find something for cheap, Black Friday is the day. Even though Black Friday can be exciting, the excitement can turn into potentially unsafe situations.

Shopping malls and stores have safety precautions in place to ensure they keep their customers safe on this busy, bustling day of deals.

"Lululemon leggings," Camille Avila, 8.

"Pura vida bracelets," Savannah Spence, 8.

"Fuzzy or heated blankets," Ella Goodman, 6.

""Fuzzy socks and sweatpants," Molly Smith, 7.

What was on your wish list for Black Friday?

"Airpods," Trey Ford, 6.

"Apple watch," Keaton Rupp, 8.

"A sweatshirt," Shelby Benjamin, 8.

Top 4 stores Macy's Average discount: 56% Best Discounts: - Small Kitchen Appliances - Home Decor - Toys -Clothing Included 60-70% off on women's coats, 40-50% off on women's boots, special deals on small appliances, and more.

Kohl's Average discount: More than 52% Best Discounts: -Apparel -Home Decor -Smart Home Gadgets -Small Kitchen Appliances -Toys The store is popular for its Black Friday Kohl's Cash feature which issues a $15 coupon for every $50 spent.

Walmart Average discount: 34% Best Discounts: -Apple Watch -AirPods Pro -Instant Pots -iRobot Roomba Vacuums Included deals like a 65-inch 4k TV for a 46% discount and a Nintendo Switch Joy-Con.

Target

"Video games," Aiden Dible, 7.

Average discount: 27% Best Discounts: -Apple Watches -AirPods -KitchenAid mixers -Vacuums Target provided extra shopper protection by offering to match prices if the price goes lower before Dec. 24.

Did you go black friday shopping?

"A cream corduroy jacket from Aeropostle," Mytam Nguyen, 8

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Holiday heritage

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"Running around in circles."

Landon Boomer, 7.

"Setting up the Christmas tree."

Katelyn Cao, 8.

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"Opening presents."

Will Kice, 6.

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Dashing Debate

By Ellie Johnson, Staff Editor and Emily Meyer, Staff Writer With the weather growing colder, this debate is growing warmer yet again. Every year students argue about the right time to start celebrating Christmas. Do you wait until after Thanksgiving or start the holiday cheer right away?

"After Thanksgiving because you have to celebrate Thanksgiving," Riker Lee, 6.

"The day after Thanksgiving because you can get out of the fall spirit and into the winter spirit," Lane Vincent, 7.

"The day after Halloween because Christmas is a life style that deserved to be celebrated longer," Emerson Fuller, 8.

When do you think is the right time to start celebrating? why?

"November, before Thanksgiving because I like getting into Christmas spirit and decorating early," Makailyn Mosimanin, 7.

"After Thanksgiving because before Thanksgiving you should be preparing for Thanksgiving," Hussian AlAmood, 8.

"The day before or the day after Christmas. It's the actual day of Christmas," Phyllis Fernandez, 6.

After Thanksgiving 27.3%

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Sleepy Students

Upcoming Events

Dec. 11: Girls Basketball 7A WSL @ Valley Center Girls Basketball 8A WSL @ Eisenhower Wrestling WSL @ Goddard Dec. 13: Girls Basketball 7A WSL @ Valley Center Girls Basketball 8A Mental health is an important part of daily life. Middle schoolers and high schoolers learn about mental WSL @ Eisenhower health every year in hope to learn ways to strengthen and nurture the mental side of their lives. Sleep is a big Dec. 14: AMS Vocal Concert part of mental health because it helps your mind and body recharge. Without it, the ability to focus Dec. 16: Girls Basketball 7A WSL @ diminishes which has a negative impact on drive and determination.

Valley Center Girls Basketball 8A WSL In many instances, middle school and high school students may get less sleep than they should because of @ Eisenhower Drama Club Meeting homework and social events. But in some cases, students just can’t fall asleep or stay asleep during the night. Dec. 17: End of Second Quarter The distracting thoughts and feelings in students' minds could be the reason. Or maybe for others it could be Jan. 3: Boys Basketball Tryouts feelings of stress or worry. Eight to ten hours of sleep is recommended for teens ages thirteen to eighteen, but Jan. 6: Scholars Bowl @ Maize Jan. 10: Scholars Bowl @ Home how many teens actually get that amount of sleep every night? If you are seeking advice on a restful night’s Jan. 11: WSL Spelling Bee @ Maize sleep, then you have come to the right page.

Jan. 13: Scholars Bowl @ McPherson Jan. 18: Scholars Bowl @ Prairie Hills Boys Basketball @ Derby Jan. 20: Boys Basketball @ Home

By Maddy Wallace, Staff Editor

Tips and Tricks for better sleep

Don’t overeat before you go to bed.

Finish all your homework before you go to bed, so you don’t feel stressed.

Try to be relaxed when you go to bed.

Limit how long you take a nap during the day.

Don’t drink caffeine late in the afternoon.

Try to get around 8 - 10 hours of sleep each night.

Create a restful environment.

Get off all your devices when laying in bed.

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Over 8 hours 15.9%

Editorial Policy

6 hours or less 37.9%

Average hours of sleep of ams students 7-8 hours 46.2%

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