Volume 65 Issue 7 - Fort Myers High School

FMHS Cutest Couples... keeping Cupid Busy
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6 7 8 9 1.) Emily Campbell, Derek Anderson
2.) Maria Murphy, Evin Graham
Fatal Distraction! By Emily Kaske and Claudia Zapiec
Vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for teens, killing nearly 6,000 teens annually. Taking your eyes off the road increases your chances of causing a crash. There are 30
states and the District of Columbia that have laws banning texting while driving, with eight more states prohibiting teen drivers from texting while driving.
A survey taken by Seventeen Magazine and AAA in May 2010 showed that 61% of teens admit to risky driving habits. Out of the 61%, 46% say that they text while driving, and 51% talk on
the phone while behind the wheel. AAA is still pushing the state legislature to make our roadways safer by passing legislation that bans new drivers from text messaging while driving.
The main reason kids don’t survive in car accidents is because they’re not wearing a seat belt. Remember to always buckle your seat belt, don’t use a cell phone while driving, and
utilize your turn signals.
Next time you receive an important text, either take the time to pull over and reply, or
wait until you reach your destination. Because really, what text is worth your life or
someone elses?
Harry Potter and the
Deathly Hallows:
Part One
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Pt. 1 is the long awaited beginning to the final chapter of
the biggest movie series of the 21st century. The plot revolves around the three kids (well, not so
much “kids” anymore) as they are hiding from Lord Voldemort, while on a quest to destroy the
Horcruxes, the source of the Dark Lord’s immortality.
The thing that makes this film stand out from most of the previous ones is that it becomes less
friendly and more frightening. It becomes less like a family movie, and more like a war movie.
It becomes less pretty and charming, and more evil and in your face. Although it is one of the
darkest out of the series, it is definitely the strongest. The action sequences are of much more
epic proportions. Being a huge improvement to the Half-Blood Prince, which was very slow and
talkative, the Deathly Hallows Pt. 1 has sequences that make your heart race. It is also MUCH
more artsy and innovative than any of the previous films. A big love-it-or-hate-it quality found in
the Deathly Hallows Pt. 1 is its thrilling and scary nature, making it a deviation from the series’
innocent playfulness. However, there is one thing that hasn’t changed ever since the very start:
the chemistry and friendship found in our favorite trio. Harry, Ron, and Hermoine still maintain
their lovable and unforgettable personalities.
The editors of the Deathly Hallows Pt. 1 are either cruel sadists or marketing geniuses. In the
end, both good and evil suffer great losses, and then when things start to get very intense, the
credits roll. The near lack of an ending makes you want to rip your hair out, and it WILL make
you groan. This being said, it is just the beginning of an epic finale. This is NOT a bad thing. The
cliffhanger technique goes a step farther and intensifies just how dangerous Potter’s situation really
is. It increases your appetite by giving you a taste of the ultimate showdown yet to come.
Final grade: A+. The anticipation to see Pt. 1 is very much
rewarded with both its thrilling grand-scale cinematics,
and the reassurance that Pt. 2 will be even more grand.
S.A.T. / A.C.T Program
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HIGH SCHOOL Juniors:
What Are You Waiting For?
High School Sophomores:
NOW is the Time!
Nine (9) week, Twenty-Seven (27) hour course.
3.) Chad Barnett, Nadia Nieves
4.) Josh Evangelista, Lacy D’Agostino
5.) Melissa Hubble, Nick Brown
6.) Haley Galewski, Jude Katz
7.) Nicole Horton, Jacob Duval
8.) Taylor Wiles, Kaleb Edenfield
9.) Corey Fisher and Meghan Exline
We average over a 100 point rise on S.A.T. examinations and over
a 2 point rise on A.C.T. examinations.
Prepare for the May and June S.A.T. and the June A.C.T. examinations
JUNIORS: Be prepared to apply to a minimum of (7) colleges by September.
Parent student conferences to select the colleges of your choice.
A Fort Myers High School IB Math teacher will be the instructor for this program.
Workshop: Fort Myers High School
March 29th 7 P.M. Room G-158
For More Information, please contact:
Edward F. Scott at Educational Foundation Systems:
941-916-1398 E-Mail: EFSSAT@EMBARQMAIL.COM
WEB SITE: www.EFSSAT.com
WAVE POLL: DESCRIBE YOUR PERFECT VALENTINE
Mrs. Autry, art teacher, “My
perfect Valentine is my husband.
We’ve been married for eighteen
years!”
Mikayla Pervis, 12, “My
perfect valentine would be Collin
Kenline and it even rhymes.”
Orangutans in the Tampa Zoo do their best to stay warm.
GREEN Horoscopes
Photo by Katie Melich
Tae Colston, 9, and Brandon
Green,9, “She should be five foot
two, have good hair and feet, but
her breathe can’t be stank.”
By Jelise Singh
Scorpio: With Venus in retrograde, you’re feeling the need to
stop trying in school. Now is the time to set new goals and finish
strong.
Sagittarius: Mars is making you competitive, don’t get impatient
with others; they’re just trying to comfort you.
Capricorn: Full moon predicts a positive outcome on a new project.
So get creative!
Aquarius: Be patient Aquarius. You’re feeling flustered with
school work, but your handy cell phone calendar can help to keep
your academic life more organized.
Pisces: You source everything from your emotions. Today, think
more about the positive things in life and your days will progressively
improve.
Aries: Dear Aries, it’s this time of year that you can’t help yourself
with surprises and gifts for your loved ones. Be careful, Aries,
because you have the tendency to max out that credit card. Try
to find those good deals, while saving up for the next basketball
tickets.
Taurus: Keep working hard, Taurus. All your hard work will pay off
when the new moon arrives.
Gemini: Reunite with a friend after the 7th, Gemini, as the planets
will align to help you.
Cancer: Positive thoughts equal positive results. So put a smile
on and you better believe it!
Leo: Keep your eyes and heart open during an upcoming school
event because the Sagittarius moon has something sweet in
store for you.
Virgo: Stay focused at the end of the quarter and then make
time for friends.
Libra: You’re feeling creative today, Libra. Enjoy your new semester
classes. You never know who you’ll meet or what you’ll learn.
Mr. Polk “Mr. Bubbles”
says, “I am my perfect
valentine.”
Extreme weather watch:
A winter to remember
Clad in golden spandex pants and shimmering red capes, superheroes are depicted
standing atop gleaming skyscrapers. In actuality, these figures aren’t heroes at all. The
real heroes are the firemen, teachers, parents, and countless other people who strive to
help. Although we see heroes every day, we rarely take the time to appreciate them. I
realized this after hearing of the tragic Arizona shooting on January 8th.
The calamity left six people dead and congresswoman
Gabrielle Giffords in critical condition. The morning was
cloaked in sadness, but a hint of brightness shone through
because of the valiant action of a few people, including a
retired army colonel, Mr. Bill Badger, and a 61 year-old
woman, Ms. Patricia Maisch. Mr. Badger, along with several
other men, restrained the
shooter until help arrived.
Even though a bullet had
grazed the back of his head
and he was disoriented, Mr.
Badger managed to hold the man down. Ms. Patricia Maisch also showed tremendous
courage during the shooting. She grabbed the magazine of bullets from the shooter’s
hand and kept him from reloading his gun.
These valiant people saved many lives, but Ms. Maisch claims, “I am not a hero.”
Whether accepting their heroic titles or not, they showed immense courage in risking
their own lives in order to save the lives of others. The Arizona shooting is one of numerous
occurrences where brave individuals have stepped forward to help.
I believe we should all take time out of our day to thank, or show appreciation for,
heroes we know. They are our firemen, our teachers, and our
parents. They are our heroes. Clad in ordinary outfits
and normal shoes, heroes are everyday people who
exhibit care and valor.
Source for article: www.bbc.co.uk
Melanie Baker, 12, and
Shaunna Lazzaro,12, “Lucas
Scott and Nathan Scott from One
Tree Hill.”
Keep warm anyway you can! December 2010 had many people across the country strapping on
their boots and unleashing their hidden winter wear in high hopes of surviving the piercing winds.
Many forecasts for December labeled the U.S. as the coldest month since the 1980s. The cold
weather affected everyone, especially with the flu and colds going back and forth. Not only were
the people affected, but the crops were also the target of the ice-cold weather.
Many new record cold temperatures have been set. December 2010 has come to an end and January
records are waiting to be made. However, it is not time to pack away those boots and sweaters
just yet because according to national weather predictions, the weather patterns will continue to
drop in temperature. “Winter dies into the spring, to be born again in the autumn”-Marche Blumenberg.
In my opinion
Appreciating Our Heroes
By Amelia Rosen
“I am Not a
Hero”