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Volume 2. Issue 1
by: B. Floyd & A. Frederick
iPad usage in the classrooms at Northwestern High School is a new and technologically advanced way of learning. They are used in many classrooms. Teachers have different opinions on iPad usage; some agree, while others don't. Mrs. Smith, who is an English 1 teacher, absolutely agrees with iPad usage. She believes that it gives the students a world of information at their fingertips. It makes the workday easier working with students who navigate the web to do research by themselves, but it's harder because her students forget how to communicate with each other. Mrs. Magyar, who is a U.S History teacher, enjoys working with the iPads as well. It makes her work day a lot easier because it teaches her students how to navigate independently. She strongly agrees that it helps with differentiation. "It would be nice to restrict social media websites without blocking all the sites on the Internet" says Mrs. Magyar. She uses websites like Edmodo, Digital History, USA Test Prep, and New York Regents. Mrs. Threatt, who is an Art 1 teacher, claims that there are a certain set of standards and expectations that should be set in place for students to abide by. Mrs. Threatt also thinks that it gives her students more opportunities to do activities and research on their own without assistance. She uses interactive sites to teach them how to mix paints. Teachers seem to enjoy and look forward to working with iPads in the classroom. They all have a different outlook on the problems that may come, but mostly all comments are positive.
No Stopping This Student Spirit
by: A. Cook & L. Payne
The Northwestern High School student section is a place where students gather and cheer on their team during football season. There are a number of themed games, cheers, and sayings that bring the students together, such as the chug off and “painting up” done at home games. The seniors lead the section by standing on the front row. Bailey Morris, a senior that helps lead, said, "My favorite part about painting up is because I don't have to wear a shirt since it’s hot outside. My least favorite part about painting up is that when I bend the paint cracks." Another senior, Maddi Rongholt, said that her favorite part of the student section is, "…having fun with all my girls and making memories that I will never, ever, ever forget." The student section brings so much spirit to the school. Even the underclassmen enjoy getting involved in it. Will Gardiner, a freshman, was asked about his favorite part of the student section. He said, "Going crazy and being yourself." Rachel Rojas, a sophomore, told us about the importance of having a supportive student section. "If you don't have a student section, you have nothing, if you have no students, you have no football team, if you have no football team, you have no football games, and if there weren't football games, why are they here?" John Tidwell, a junior, said that, "School spirit is important so that you have a spirit and you’re not a husk, it's also a good bear repellent." The Trojan spirit flows through the veins of all the students who attend Northwestern. High School. This spirit needs to be carried out in all the years to come. GO TROJANS!
The crowd of Trojans roar with excitement at the NHS Homecoming Pep Rally.
NHS seniors rush onto the field before the football game begins in order to get the crowd excited.
TROJAN NEWS
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Fall Fashion: What’s Trending in 2013 by: T. Douglas & M. Vittatoe
Quick & Easy Fall Tip: Fake everyone out and stay warm with these half knitted socks with your boots!
Fall is almost here, Northwestern! We’ve all been anticipating this year’s new styles and Fashions and we’ve got all the latest news right here. RED, that’s what fall 2013 is all about! It is everywhere, some deep garnets and some bright hues. We can’t be too quick to forget about our beloved boots, scarfs and jackets. These are all essentials in any closet for this colder weather that’s about to really take hold of us. This year, leather is making another strong appearance. Shoes are very important to any outfit and in Rock Hill S.C the temperatures can be a bit crazed (being 60 one day and 80 the next). Make sure you are prepared for the Fall and the change in weather! Stock up on dark colored clothing, warm socks, and dress appropriately!
Trojan SPOTLIGHT
Wearing her favorite cardigan, Ashley Vanboven (12) is ready for the fall this year. Are you?!
by: H. Coe, M. Hagins, & K. Mitchell
Trojan Spotlight is used by our staff to recognize one outstanding Trojan. This month’s Trojan Spotlight is shining on Mrs. Crystal Beck. She is new to our school. She works as a computer tech alongside Coach Surratt. Our staff would like to extend her a warm welcome to the Northwestern Trojan family. Mrs. Beck is from Rock Hill, South Carolina. She attended Wofford College in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Before joining Northwestern, she worked at Comporium for 11 years. Mrs. Beck is very talented and she enjoys singing. She has sung at the Bobcats, Panthers, and Checkers games. Last November, Mrs. Beck got married. She has brought positivity and warmth to our campus. She is outgoing, friendly, a hard worker, and displays good leadership. We are glad to have Mrs. Beck with us as a Trojan. Stop by A-226 and say hello!
QT Makes a Splash in Rock Hill by: C. Gray QT gas stations have made a new home in Rock Hill, SC. For this month’s issue, our staff surveyed NHS students to find out which slushie flavor they liked the best! Want to voice your opinion? Log onto www.thetrojantrumpet.weebly.com and take our poll TODAY!
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OPINION
A Tasty Review by: C. Barongan & N. Hansen Many movies are coming out this fall, one of them being the sequel to the Pixar film Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs. This PG film came out on September 27, 2013 and it follows the members of the original movie. In the prequel, Flint, the main character, builds a machine that makes food rain down on the town. However, this quickly goes out of control and the machine starts to go haywire. Flint eventually fixes the machine and everything goes back to normal. After the events of the first film, Flint is forced to leave the island but is offered a job at a company that is owned by his childhood idol, Chester V. But after starting work at the company, Flint is informed that his old machine is still active, and has started to create some odd creatures, which he and the rest of his group set out to investigate. This sequel will star the same cast from last year along with some new added ones. They brought back Bill Hader, who voices the main character Flint, Anna Faris, who voices the love interest in the original film and many others. The films animation has a very similar style to its predecessor with a few improvements in graphics. Overall, the movie is mainly made just to continue the story of the last film. Rottentomatoes.com took a poll and 97% of the people who responded stated they will watch the movie. We personally will be a part of that percentage. The first movie became our favorite movie since it was based on our favorite book.
Students Weigh In on NHS Lunch
According to the Internet, Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs has grossed over $93 million dollars since it’s movie theater release.
by: K. Meeks & J. Summers
What do you think about Northwestern's cafeteria menu? Do they give you a variety of choices? Are you satisfied with the food that is provided? For the purposes of this article, many students have shared their opinion about the cafeteria menu. Of those asked, fifty percent said that the food was disgusting, and needs improvement, and the other half said it was pretty good. There were comments saying that "The food is getting old" and "It needs updating.” It is the opinion of the authors, that a more diverse menu should be created to accommodate students who are vegetarians. We think that the food is decent; however, we need more healthy food choices and pizza is not a good everyday choice. However, the cafeteria’s staff does not feel the same. They believe that students have a variety of choices to select from. When asked, the staff said the food is very healthy and both breakfast and lunch are good. April Gibbons, a dietitian from Sodexo, creates the lunch and breakfast menus for our school. She is the person who tells the staff what to prepare and serve. When asked about creating a section for vegetarians, the manager of the cafeteria staff said "it is possible.” We believe that a student advisory committee should be formed to meet with Sodexo to have input into the menus and food choices offered. Let us know your thoughts? Leave your comments at www.thetrojantrumpet.weebly.com.
Students on the committee could learn more about Sodexo, nutrition and food costs, while also having input into the school’s lunch menu.
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Athletic Spotlight
SPORTS
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by: A. Deese & A. Hulme
The NHS Volleyball team will be highlighted for this issue’s athletic spotlight. Megan Meritt is a tenth grader at NHS and a member of the JV team. Outside of VB, she enjoys running track. She also likes to hang out with her friends. Coach Brown listed her as a very motivated player. Q. What do you do to get better? A. "I just pick a skill and practice it" Q. How do you prepare for a game? A. “I just get mentally focused". Q. What is your inspiration for playing volleyball? A. "Just the thrill of winning". Q. What position do you play? A. "Outside Hitter" Q. What's your favorite part of playing for Northwestern? A. “Having a team to be like a second family"
Megan started playing VB in the 7th grade.
Anne Marie Johnston is an eleventh grader at NHS. She is a member of the Varsity team. Outside Volleyball she goes to church at least 2-3 times a week. Coach Brown listed her as a hard working player. Q. What do you do to get better? A. “I work hard and practice every day" Q. What do you do to prepare for a game? A. "Slow down and thinking about what I need to do to win the game" Q. What age did you start playing? A. “7th grade" Q. What is your inspiration for playing volleyball? A. ‘Having nothing else to do and being able to go to team mates for help basically a natural high" Q. What position do you play? A. "Middle hitter” Q. What's your favorite part about playing for Northwestern? A. "Having the teammates"
Start Your Day With a Blast
When she isn't playing volleyball, Ann Marie enjoys art and drawing.
by: D. Ewing & H. Houck
The game day blast is a mini pep rally for students at Northwestern to go to and have fun on Friday mornings. Coach Perry was inspired to host this event because she noticed that most kids didn’t have school spirit. This year she has invited students to dress up in the weekly themes and join in on the fun. Game Day Blast will be held every Friday (all year) between 8:00-8:15 in F gym. If you have ideas or themes, you can give them to the front office or Coach Perry before that Friday. When interviewed, most students said that they go to the Game Day Blast because most coaches make them go or because their friends are going. Students have enjoyed the challenges and contests that they do for entertainment. Some like the music and themes. But on the other hand, there were those who said they would change the time that they held this event. Many thought it would be a good idea to have this after school or during lunch. Overall, students think that it was a good idea to create this event. They applaud the job that Coach Perry has done and hope that this grows in the future.
The cheerleaders help get the crowd excited at the weekly Game Day Blasts!
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ENTERTAINMENT
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Are You Afraid of the Park?! by: L. McManus & K. Trull
Many teenagers go to Scarowinds to socialize and be scared.
Scarowinds opened for business on September 21, 2013. They have added many new attractions this year that people have been talking about nonstop! Zombie High is the newest maze that has been talked about the most. It is a maze that is infested with high school zombies. They also added a maze called the London Terror that throws you back to the streets of London. This maze is full of steam and screams. Scary Tales is a new attraction that is located in a forest where no one has lived. There are many more new sights that are a must to see! When interviewed, Dia'Monte Johnson (9) said that the 3D Clown Maze was the scariest attraction. Freshman Rodney Brown stated that while he enjoys the park’s new attractions, he would like to change the cost of the tickets. Arin Jackson (12) also stated what she liked about the park, “I like to go because I like to be scared.” As you can see , NHS students enjoy Scarowinds for many different reasons. If you have the time, make sure that you get there before the season ends. See you guys there!
We LOVE DIY’s (Do It Yourself)!
by: M. Littleon & M. Obando
Everyone loves DIY’s… or at least we know we do! DIY’s are fun projects you can do by yourself (hence the name)! You can do DIY’s throughout the year and they are so easy to do! Below is a great Halloween DIY idea to try! Glittered Pumpkins are trending right now, especially with Halloween on the way! This fashionable pumpkin is a way to bring some glamour to your Halloween this fall! Here’s how to pimp out your pumpkins: 1. Spread a layer of white glue or Mod Podge over any size pumpkin. 2. Hold the pumpkin over a paper plate, newspaper, or wax paper to catch excess glitter. 3. Sprinkle glitter over the pumpkin, covering completely. 4. Let the pumpkin dry, and then shake off excess glitter. Looking for more DIY projects, look on PInterest for other great ideas! Halloween Tip: Have a great costume idea but only a little bit of money? Create your own costume for less! Check out these websites on how to get started! 1. http://www.parade.com/217816/leahingram/6-cheap-easy-diy-halloweencostumes/ 2. http://www.realsimple.com/holidays-entertaining/holidays/halloween/diyhalloween-costumes-00100000065971/
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EDITORIAL
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Problems facing Teens at NHS
by: N. Alger & S.
Whiting Do you think peer pressure is a problem at Northwestern? After interviewing students it was concluded that it is; everywhere you go, you face different struggles. At home, you have the expectations to please parents by keeping your grades up and excelling in school. At school, you face the pressure of fitting in and doing what your friends are doing. Different students feel different types of influences. The two freshman students we interviewed said fitting in was most difficult for them. While Mike Johnson (12) said the main peer pressure he faces is doing drugs. The most common type of peer pressure; however, was excelling in school and keeping up grades. 3 out of 8 students said they feel school and parents pressure them to excel academically. Two of those students handle the pressure by simply doing their work. One student runs to release stress. Overall, the majority of students feel like the pressure can be overwhelming at times. High school is a time where you meet new people and try to discover yourself. We understand the pressure to meet standards is difficult. If you feel uncomfortable with the choices that your friends are making then try and branch out to other groups. If you feel the stress to maintain good grades then find good study methods, such as studying in a quiet room without distractions or with another person. Lastly, our advice to you is to be yourself, and do what you think is right.
Some teens feel pressured by their peers to take part in doing drugs or other illegal activities. Remember to always Just Say No! The students featured in this photo are acting out an example of peer pressure.
F 2013 Journalism 1 students pose for a class picture in front of our informational bulletin board. Are you interested in journalism? See your guidance counselor or Mrs. Brown in A 217 TODAY!
The Trojan Trumpet: Code of Ethics At all times The Trojan Trumpet staff will remain: Impartial: Our stories will always remain unbiased. Honest: Our stories will always be truthful. Considerate: Our stories will never attempt to cause harm. Authentic: Our stories will always be the original work of our staff members. School Appropriate : Our stories will always refrain from containing inappropriate material. Responsible: Our stories will always be reflect ethical journalism practices.
F 2013 Trojan Trumpet Staff Nolan Alger Christopher Barongan Hailey Coe Amber Cook Alexis Deese Tamonte Douglas Dacota Ewing BreAnna Floyd Antavion Frederick Cheyenne Gray Malika Hagins Nolan Hansen Haley Houck
Arin Hulme Marley Littleton LaDerrick McManus Kaliyah Meeks Kima Mitchell Mariana Obando Lexie Payne Jack Summers Kirrisa Trull Morgan Vittatoe Sara Whiting Alecz Yeager