Thorne Middle School’s Student Newspaper
The Lion’s Roar
THE END OF IT!
Half Days Begin Friday, June 8
Last Day for Students is Wednesday, June 13
Promotional Ceremony
Friday, June 15
Middletown South Gym
2:00
SUMMER READING IS
HERE!
Check out Middletown Township Public
Library Teen Page!
Don’t be left in the dark !
See what is happening at the
Do your summer reading and get a
good mark !
library this summer!
Summer reading books available!
Check out middletownk12.org
http://mtpl.org
for all the information you will need to
succeed!
Congratulations to all our
eighth graders!!
Good Luck!!
T H E LI O N ’ S R O A R
Advice from our Eighth Graders
Have a positive attitude...have fun but remember school comes first...stay organized...try your
best...get good grades...make new friends...don’t get in trouble...it’s rough but does get better...don’t slack off...do your homework...pay attention...don’t be a follower...be a
leader...participate in sports...keep your head held high...if you really want something, earn
it...just be yourself...respect your elders...don’t be nervous...don’t change who you are or what
you believe in for someone else...it goes fast so enjoy it while it lasts...always be prepared for
gym...have confidence...never say “Viking” in front of Mr. Ling… “yolo” doesn’t make you cool,
don’t get caught up in drama, be a GIANTS fan, manage your time, don’t stop in the middle of
the hall, don’t be late to class since you have three minutes to get there, work to your full
potential, don’t procrastinate, never chew gum in Mrs. Kwiatkowski’s class, never mess up a
KWIAKOWSKI KILLER, never use “a lot” or “good” in an essay, never yawn in Mr. Cholette’s
class...it will haunt you forever, get your work done on time because teachers will have more
respect for you that way, don’t lose focus of your future, have PRIDE, RESPECT, INTEGRITY,
DETERMINATION, AND EXCELLENCE!
Favorite Memories from the Eighth Graders
Mrs. Carlo’s class when we read outside, Elf Day, band competition, Six Flags, student faculty
game, Spanish class when we played a game with tortillas, fooling around with the teachers during
lunch, the rededication of the Corporal Thorne Monument, the “Mushroom” poem in Mrs. Kwiatkowski’s class, filming in Mrs. Mess’s class, writing on giant cards to talk across the cafeteria when
our table got spilt up, decorating the entire school for Elf Day, 6th grade trip to Medieval Times,
first school dance, trip to Brookdale for Holocaust trip, Liberty Science Center, assembly with pro
basketball player, playing field hockey, playing basketball with my best friends Bobby and Pat,
Mrs. Bellifemine’s class when we talked about fighting, first day of sixth grade, the puppet show in
Mrs. B’s class, Mrs. Stiffler’s 7th grade science class, the Iditarod dog sled race in Mrs. Kelly’s class,
when the boys basketball team beat Neptune, cheerleading, Mr. Cholette’s 7th grade probability
game, when I went to the Batter’s Box, when I dunked Mr. Smith at the carnival, going to Fun Time
America and riding the bumper cars, when everyone piled into Mr. Cholette’s room on the last day
of school in seventh grade, when I got to status three and was Student of the Month, Fun Friday,
meeting Samantha Nicole in math class, Mrs. Kwiatkowski’s hysterical jokes, Mrs. Smith and Mr.
Ling’s math class, making the dance called “The Smurf” and dancing it with Jack V., Mrs. Kwiatkowski’s honor’s class, when the Spanish classes ate and danced in the courtyard, sixth grade in
Mrs. Rogers’ class and Mrs. Kwiatkowski’s sayings always made my day, Mrs. Mullholland’s Spanish class, Mrs. Ferreira’s French I class was the best, Relay for Life in sixth grade when we stayed
up all night, Mr. Rodrick’s 6th grade science class with Lauren, playing bball in Mr. Cholette’s class
on the half day, learning new ways to write in Mrs. Kwiatkowski’s class, when Hayden, Vinny, and I
built a giant tower with Lego's that went up to the ceiling, running my first cross country race,
Pink Day, reading The Pearl, being in Mrs. Norton’s class and saying, “TEXAS IS ALWAYS THE
ANSWER,” and actually being right in the Geography Bee, my Cell Project in 7th grade that actually came out really cool, when Julia taught me the “Yes” dance in 6th grade, Mr. Mason’s science
class, Mrs. Guyer’s class, Mrs. Tatem’s class, when Olivia, Hannah, Kaitlin and I (Nicole) decorated
Mr. Rodrick’s room with stars (he still has them up!), Mr. Cholette singing “To the Left”, Mr.
Puzzo’s class, playing Just Dance 3 in Ms. Korz’s gym class, meeting new friends like Carlos, meeting my best friend Liz, and finally when Purell got into Mr. Cholette’s eyes.
T H E LI O N ’ S R O A R
Summer Plans for the
Eighth Graders!
Going to visit my sisters in Florida
Fishing and riding
To read many books
Going to Nationals for dance
Playing soccer in Italy
Working
Hang with friends
Enrichment program at MDP
Training for All Star Cheer
To ride my bike and go to skate parks with
my friends
Boardwalk
Hockey tournaments
Lots of BBQ’s
Camping, golfing, and a cruise
Fishing, quading, dirt biking, racing
Relax, get tan, and go swimming
Working, Six Flags, beach, partying
Going to the beach
Swimming
Go to camp and spend time with friends
Hang out with friends and family
Go to the water parks
Volunteering
Working at Keansburg
Reading more
Concerts
Cheerleading practice
Coast Guard training
Body Surfing
Travel Plans for the
Eighth Graders!
Florida...Disney
Dominican Republic
Turks and Caicos
Seaside Heights boardwalk
St Martin
LBI
Fort Dix, Poconos, Pennsylvania
Bahamas
St Louis
New York
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
California
Massachusetts
Poland
Spain
Wildwood
Costa Rica
Jamaica
Cape Cod
Texas
Cancun
Europe, Scotland, Sweden
Los Angeles
Indiana
Japan and the world in 80 days
Virginia
Tennessee
Alaska
Germany
Ireland
Italy, Greece, London, and France
Atlantic City
Delaware
Arizona
Portugal
Pensacola
Aruba
Grand Canyon
Ohio
Canada
Ocean City, Cape May
New Hampshire
Georgia
Maryland
Vermont
Lavallette
New Orleans
T H E LI O N ’ S R O A R
CASTLE ALL STARS
Memorial Day
By Arianna C
By James B
Starting June 17, there will be a
new All Star Cheerleading team in New
Jersey coached by Erin and Katie Castle.
These two women have always wanted to
coach an All Stars team and now they will
get the chance to. Erin and Katie are
asking anyone from 12 to 18 who would
like to try out to contact Erin and Katie’s
Castle at Erin Castle on Facebook.
To be on senior team you have to
be able to do standing or running handsprings. Erin and Katie are expert
coaches, but they still know how to have
fun. They used to coach for the Middletown Eagles. When I first started, I had
no clue what a handspring even was and
now I know how to do both handsprings
because they taught me step by step.
Coaches Erin and Katie can teach you if
you would like to learn. Come join our
amazing team…
Memorial Day is celebrated the last
Monday of May each year to honor the
American men and women in the Armed
Forces who have given their lives for our
freedom.
Memorial Day was first called
Decoration Day because during the Civil
War groups of women would decorate the
graves of fallen Confederate soldiers.
Memorial Day was officially proclaimed
on May 5, 1868, by General John A.
Logan.
CASTLE CHEER FACTORY!!!
The Hunger Games
By Katy Pacheco
Have you seen The Hunger Games movie yet? If you haven’t, you should definitely go see it! This movie is an outstanding movie to watch after reading the
novel. The novel was action packed with suspenseful chapters that will make
any reader not want to put it down. Many kids are reading all three books and
still want to read more! When The Hunger Games movie hit the box-office, it
took in a record of $155 million!
T H E LI O N ’ S R O A R
“Vas” Happenin’ In Music?
By Alexandra C and Emily P
If you haven’t heard of the new British
Boy band, you’ve been living under a rock!
Five boys ages 18 to 20 named Harry Styles,
Louis Tomlinson, Niall Horan, Liam Payne,
and Zayn Malik were all separate competitors
on England’s X Factor. All the boys entered
the contest as solo artists, but Simon Cowell,
judge on X-Factor, decided to put them
together as a band. The boys, who were
strangers before they met on the show, are
now best friends and currently making
albums. They just released their new album,
Up All Night. The boys are currently in
Number One on ITunes. In the summer of
2013, they will finally be on tour. They will
soon be releasing a new album titled The
Light. Their hit single “What Makes You
Beautiful” became number one on ITunes. If
you have not heard of them yet, check them
out!
Whale Rescue 2012!
By Kassandra U
Off the northern coast of California, in Bodega
Bay, crab fishermen noticed something moving in
the water near their boat. Motoring closer, they
discovered it was a gray whale tangled in a large
fishing line dragging three buoys. Three fishermen came alongside the whale and at first the
whale started to fight but eventually calmed
down, and let the rescuers untangle him. It took
about three hours to finally free the 4-ton whale.
Then, the whale circled around the boat and surfaced, then took off. Luckily, the whale was not
injured by the fishing line.
Field Hockey
By Kaitlyn D
The 2011 Field Hockey team was the
best! We all worked hard and played
our best. Mrs. Hallard was our coach.
She taught us everything we needed to
know in the smallest amount of time
before our first game. We came in 3rd
place overall. Everyone will miss each
other and will always remember all the
hard work everyone did. Mrs. Hallard
and the 7th graders wish the 8th graders good luck in Middletown High
School North and in their new Field
Hockey team. We will always remember
how before every game we would
chant, “FLY LIKE A BUTTERFLY, STING
LIKE A BEE, RUMBLE LIONS ROAR!”
We all wish we could say it together
one last time!
T H E LI O N ’ S R O A R
Madonna
Girl’s Basketball
By Alicia M
By Frank M
Madonna is an international superstar.
She has sold over 300 million CD’s. She
was born on August 16, 1958, in Bay
City, Michigan as Madonna Louise
Veronica Ciccone. She is known around
the world as Madonna, The Material
Girl, and The Queen of Pop. Before
hitting it big in the music industry, she
started in low budget films. Madonna
has acted in 22 films. She has sold over
200 million albums worldwide.
Madonna’s net worth is 650 million
dollars. She has recently come out with
her newest album M.D.N.A. which has
sold over 300,000 copies. On October 14,
1996, Madonna’s daughter Lourdes
Maria Ciccone was born and now they
have started their own clothing line
labeled “Material Girl.”
Silence
By Brianna K
Alone in silence
It’s like time stopped forever
The quiet echoes
Foot steps quiet as a mouse
My ears ringing from silence
This year the girl’s basketball had an
excellent season. Thank you to
Coach Ryan for leading the team with
about 16 wins and 4 losses. Good
luck to all the eighth graders trying
out for the high school
team!
American Idol Update
By Heather D
In the last two weeks,
Hollie
Cavanagh
and
Joshua
Ledet were voted off American
Idol. Now there are only two
remaining contestants! Phillip
Phillips and Jessica Sanchez.
They
are
all
sensational
singers and I don’t know how
America's going to choose a
winner. Make sure to stay
tuned in next Tuesday and
Wednesday night on FOX. Soon
they’ll be crowning the new
American Idol and you wouldn’t
want
to
miss
that!
UPDATE...congrats to Phillip,
the new American Idol!
T H E LI O N ’ S R O A R
Cher Lloyd
Flipped
Lizzie D and Amanda K
By Charlie G
The novel Flipped is a pretty amazing novel.
The plot is the first love story of Bryce
Loski and Juli Baker. Bryce has been living
next to Juli since second grade. She is crazy
about him and his blue eyes, but he thinks
she is dangerous! Then their feelings for
each other “flip.” He starts to see Juli in a
different light just as Juli starts to see Bryce
for who he really is. A MUST READ!!
Made into a motion picture, this novel can
be seen as a movie on HBO!
Eighteen year old Cher Lloyd,
contestant of X Factor two years ago,
placed fourth in the finals. Popular in
the UK, her hometown is Malvern,
Worcestershire, where she is still
currently living. Her occupations are
singer/songwriter, model, and actress.
Her debut single “Swagger Jagger”
entered at number one on the UK
Singles Chart and number two on the
Irish Singles Chart. Cher helps to take
action on cyber bullying. In December
2011, Cher Lloyd signed a record deal
with L.A. Reid to Epic Records in the
United States. She released her debut
album in the United States April 10,
2012.
By Kyle B
If you want amazing service, great food, and reasonable prices try Outback Steakhouse! A great appetizer you have to tried is the Blooming Onion. It’s crispy on the outside and moist onion in the middle. Your mouth will tingle with the hundreds of flavors
pilling in with your first bite! I would suggest as your main course you try the Victorian
Steak. When you smell the savory spices you won’t be able to wait to dig in. This steak
is the best I’ve ever tasted and I highly recommend you try it. The service is quick and
the servers are extremely friendly. I assure you, once you try Outback, you’ll find yourself returning again and again!
T H E LI O N ’ S R O A R
NBA Standings
Are you ready for the summer sun?
By Tony J. P
By Katie N
The San Antonio Spurs swept the Utah
Jazz, winning the playoff series 4-0. The first
game was at San Antonio, and the Spurs
won 106-91. The second game was at San
Antonio again, and the Spurs again won,
114-83. The third game was at Utah, and
the Spurs won again, 102-90. The fourth
and final game was at Utah, and the Spurs
took out the Jazz for the win, 87-81. There
was only one other sweep in the Playoffs
this year, and it was when Oklahoma City
Thunder swept the defending champions,
the Dallas
Mavericks. The first game
was at
Oklahoma City, and Kevin Durant
made a buzzer beater to win the game,
99-98. The second game was at Oklahoma
City, and Thunder won 102-99. The third
game was at Dallas, and Thunder shut
down the Mavericks, 95-79. The final game
in the series, at Dallas, was won by
Thunder, 103-97. The Denver Nuggets put
up a good fight against the Los
Angeles
Lakers, but in the end lost the series. The
first game in the series was won by the
Lakers, 103-88. The second game was won
by the Lakers again, 104-100. Denver beat
the Lakers in the third game, 99-84. Lakers
won the fourth game, 102-88. The Lakers
were winning the series, 3-1. The fifth game
was won by the Nuggets, 102-99. The sixth
game in the series was won by the Nuggets,
113-96, forcing a seventh game in the
series. The last game in the series was won
by the Lakers, 96-87.
One blistering sunburn in childhood or adolescence
more than doubles a person's chances of developing
melanoma later in life. A person's risk for melanoma
also doubles if he or she has had five or more
sunburns at any age. About 42% people get sunburn
a year. Many people like to believe a slight burn is
safe. However, in the long-term, the effects of any
kind of burn are the same. Make sure in the summer
you wear some sun block. You’ll get a tan, but not
get sunburn!
Here are some tips:
· Stay in the shade between 10 A.M. and 4 P.M.
· Do not burn.
· Avoid tanning and UV tanning booths.
· Use a sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher every
day.
· Cover up with clothing, a hat and UV-blocking sun
glasses.
· Examine your skin head-to-toe every month.
· See your physician every year for a professional
skin exam.
Softball
By Ryan R & Michelle K
The 2012 Thorne’s softball season has been
great so far. Our record is 6-3. Before every
game, Coach Ryan takes us into the outfield
and gives us tips and confidence to do our
best! Coach Ryan has really helped everyone’s
skills improve tremendously. All the girls on
the team are very supportive of one another
and we all get along and have fun! All the
eighth graders on the team have really helped
the seventh graders improve. Let’s hope the
season ends well! Good luck to our eighth
grade players as they enter high school!
T H E LI O N ’ S R O A R
Kathleen Weinstein
By Cheyenne B & Jillian G
Kathleen Weinstein, a former
teacher here at Thorne, was an
amazing teacher according to those
who knew her. For the many that
don’t know her, she was sadly
murdered in March 1996. For the
teachers that knew her well, this story
hits home as a day they will never
forget.
So the memory of her doesn’t
disappear, Thorne created an area in
the front of the building for her
complete with a tree, bench, and a
plaque. Many of us will never forget
the amazing teacher, wife, mother and
T H E LI O N ’ S R O A R
HOROSCOPES
Who Knew?
BY JENNA M
By Stephanie T and Jessica M
March 21 - April 19 / Aries Your summer may be filled
with lots of action and adventure, whether you are skydiving or ballroom dancing, be sure to wear your helmet to
protect that hard head of yours!
April 20 - May 20 / Taurus You will likely find yourself
enjoying a nice relaxing summer, spending time with
friends, spending time enjoying Popsicles and of course,
spending all your parents’ money.
May 21 - June 20 / Gemini Make sure to get your friends
phone numbers before the summer starts as you’ll need to
make sure that your voice stays in good shape for all that
talking that you love to do.
June 21 - July 22 / Cancer Whether you are enjoying a
backyard barbeque or a family road trip, you will enjoy
your family time…at least as much as your brother or sister will let you!
July 23 - August 22 / Leo Your summer will likely be filled
with fun and games, just remember to let other people win
sometimes…ahhh never mind, you are the CHAMPION of
summer fun.
August 23 - September 22 / Virgo Take some time to do
something good for your neighborhood this summer; you
could offer to help someone with their yard work.
September 23 - October 22 / Libra It can be difficult to
decide how to enjoy your summer. Just make a plan and
do it all; paint your room purple, visit the White House,
just don’t stay home being blue.
October 23 - November 21 / Scorpio / Scorpion: Grab a
friend and take a day trip to six flags where you ride the
tallest rollercoaster in the world!
November 22 - December 21 / Sagittarius: Adventure is
your middle name and you’re sure to find lots of fun along
the way, just remember to let your parents know where
you’re going and when you’ll be back.
December 22 - January 19 / Capricorn While the other
kids are having fun swimming and bike riding, you’ll be
dreaming of spelling tests and room chores. Don’t worry,
school will start in September, and you’ll be having fun
again.
January 20 - February 18 / Aquarius: Call a friend and go
to the board walk. You can play games and maybe go to
the beach!
February 19 - March 20 / Pisces-Whether you are at the
beach, the lake, or the river, you won’t get tired of the water. However, if you start growing scales or fins, seek
medical attention immediately.
1. A group of frogs is called an army
2. Brazil is named after a tree
3. 96% of candles are purchased by women
4. Jamaica has 120 rivers
5. Instant coffee was invented in 1901
6. Pearls melt in vinegar
7. There is no butter in buttermilk
8. Rubber bands last longer when refrigerated
9. Women blink twice as much as men
10. Only female mosquitoes bite
11. Humming birds can’t walk
12. India is home of over 200 million cows
13. Household dust is made of dead skin cells
14. Almonds are members of the peach family
15. Duck eggs are the largest eggs in the world
16. Flamingos can bend their knees backwards
17. Gold never erodes
18. There is no sound in space
19. Gorillas sleep 14 hours a day
20. A giraffe can go longer without water then
a camel
21. 56% of typing is done with your left hand
leaving 44% for your right
22. For every human there are 200 million insects
T H E LI O N ’ S R O A R
The Pet Chinchilla
By Kassandra U
Chinchillas can give you companionship, affection, and comfort; but to make that happen, you
will have to give them a lot of attention and exercise. You’ll have to take them out of their cages into a
safe room without anything harmful things that they could chew on, and they always have to be supervised, since they are very curious and will probably jump over any fence that’s less than about five feet.
When handling them, be careful not to squeeze them, try to cup them up in both of your hands and hold
them against your body to give them a more secure feeling. Chinchillas will not automatically be bonded
with their new owner on the first day, so be patient with them, they will slowly become more comfortable around you and create a bond with you. These exotic pets can also be high maintenance. Their cage
must have enough space for them to jump around, it has to be cleaned at least once every two weeks,
and they also have to be bathed with dust every two to three days a week. The reason they need to be
dusted is because of their extremely soft fur, actually the softest fur in the world, has to be completely
cleaned. Their fur cannot get wet or else it could become matted or even get them sick so be careful with
that.
If you are considering having a chinchilla as a pet, you’ll have to be committed to it for at least
10-20 years which is their average life span. Chinchillas come in a large variety of colors. The standard
color is grey, but there are many other mutated hybrid colors like beige, white, and others. They have to
live in a temperature of around 60-75 degrees, which is the normal temperature I kept my two chinchillas in. However, I’ve seen that they like it better in 60 degree temperatures, since they have a thick coat
on them. In their cage, it is highly recommended that there is a cold piece of granite or tile that you can
purchase at a local pet store so if they feel too hot, they will lay on the cold granite to get cool. Overall,
chinchillas can be fantastic, exciting, and comforting pets as long as you do your research on them.
Take my advice, you won’t regret having this new companion!
Movie Review
By Gillian D
Have you seen the movie The Hunger
Games? One of the main characters, is Katniss
Everdeen who volunteers to participate in the
“Hunger Games.” These games are to prove the
Capital has more power than the Districts. Katniss replaces her younger sister who is first
chosen to represent their district along with
Peeta Mellark. Together they must fight for
their lives. The movie is based on the book written by Suzanne Collins. During the games,
friends are made, relationships are discovered,
and unfortunately people die.
T H E LI O N ’ S R O A R
Summertime Fun Facts
By Caroline G, Hailee H, Jamie G, Lindsey C, and Delilah A
1. Popsicles were invented by accident by an 11-year-old boy named Frank Epperson in 1905. He
accidentally left a mixture of powdered soda and water, with a stirring stick, on his porch, and
awoke the next morning to find a frozen pop! Cherry flavored popsicles are the number one favorite flavor.
2. Watermelon is actually a vegetable, not a fruit! It is most closely related to cucumbers, pumpkins, and squash. The watermelon is composed of 92% water and early explorers often used hollowed out watermelons as canteens.
3. The average American eats around 5 1/2 gallons of ice cream a year. July is the National Ice
Cream month because it is the month the most ice cream is sold.
4.In 1827 the first swimming school opened in the United States in Boston, Massachusetts. John
Quincy Adams and John James Audubon were students of this school!
5.The Chinese invented and wore the first pair of sunglasses more than 2,000 years ago.
6. The average person eats 70 hot dogs a year. On July 4 alone, the biggest hot dog day of the
year, 155 million hot dogs will be consumed. That is enough hot dogs to stretch from Los Angeles
to Washington, D.C., more than five times.
7. The U.S. has more than 12,000 summer camps!
8. The Fourth of July was not declared a national holiday until 1934.
9. SPF stands for “‘Sun Protection Factor.”
10. Sharks are the oldest living things in the sea
11. The first Olympics were held in Greece
12. Mosquitoes have been around for 30 million years
13. More people like to drive to a destination than fly
14. Pigs can get sunburn
15. Mosquitoes have 47 teeth
16. Jellyfish are 95% water
17. Mosquitoes are attracted to people who just ate bananas
18. Shrimp can only swim backwards
19. Snails can sleep up to three years
20. Fish can cough
21. The ostrich can not fly but outrun a horse
22. Fish have eyelids
23. Fish can drown
24. Pirates once frequented Long Beach Island
25. Frogs cannot swallow with their eyes open
26. Lobsters can live up to 50 years old
27. Squids can have eyeballs as big as volleyballs
28. To stop an ice cream cone from dripping stuff a miniature marshmallow into the bottom of the
cone
29. The sun can reach up to 15 million degrees Fahrenheit
30. The first Ferris wheel was built in Chicago in 1893.
T H E LI O N ’ S R O A R
Summertime Fashions
By Jamie S
This summer is full of fashions from head to toe!
Sunglasses are an adorable way to complete your outfit. Try Aviators or some Ray Bans!
Tops- you can always look great in a bandu under a sheer top to keep cool and look great. You can also try a
floral, coral, teal, or turquoise anything that is bright! If you want to look tanner, try a neon color. Tie top or
self tie tops are my favorites!
Dresses and rompers- high-low dresses and florals are so cute! They look great for parties or just for going
to the beach!
Bottoms- jeans shorts, tribal-pattern shorts, high-waisted shorts in a fun color, floral shorts, and white jeans
are awesome for summer.
Shoes are the best way to complete an outfit. I love wedges and sandals (preferably strappy sandals). This
summer wear snake skin, cheetah print, feathered, or anything bright with zippers or buckles! So get rid of
those flip-flops a buy sandals!
Spring Into Good Health
By Julia P
Having good health and exercise is important to everyday life. Winter is out and spring is in. There are
so many different activities to do outside in order to have fun and be healthy. So come on, let’s get
active!
1.) Take a run around the block a few times. Listen to music to make your run more enjoyable.
2.) Play a favorite sport. It’s fun and healthy. Plus it’s a great way to get some practice for your next
game.
3.) Play with your dog is a great way not just to give you some exercise to give your furry friend some
also!
4.) A bike ride! Gather your buds and all ride your bikes wherever you want with a parent’s permission
of course! It’s fun and healthy all wrapped in one!
5.) WATERFIGHT! A water fight is classic fun in the sun. On a warm day get your friends and organize
a water fight in your backyard (with a parent’s okay) Now that I have told you of these wonderful
activities, get out and do them!
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The Middletown Swim Club is Still Open!
By Steven A.
As you may or may not know, the Middletown Swim and Tennis Club was in danger of closing
down! But thanks to George Haviland and the staff of Howell Ice World, the MSTC will continue to
make the summer for kids fantastic! The new hockey rink, in place of the tennis courts, will house
the New Jersey Junior Titans Hockey Team in the summer of 2012. The members of Middletown
and people who raised their kids at the pool club really stuck together and formed their own community, S.O.S, (Save our Swim Club), in hopes of stopping the township from taking away their pool
club! When the club seemed to be closed, the fantastic people of Howell Ice World “saved our swim
club!” In the “Swim Club” there are four different pools. They have the huge pool with fantastic
diving boards and lap lanes for swimming laps, this pool is known as “A Pool.” Also, there is a
smaller pool meant for kids of about seven years old where almost everyday kids play “sharks and
minnows,” a game that you must swim to each side of a pool without the “shark” tagging you. This
is known as “B Pool.”
One thing is that the new owner is going to do is take down the tennis courts. He will replace
the area with a brand new ice rink for skating and hockey. The New Jersey Titans Hockey Team is
going to practice at this rink. The owner will still keep the “Wall Ball” wall because he once played
the game there and he thought it was fun. The volleyball court is there so you can play volleyball
too. So come join us for a summer of fun!
Sandy Hook Beach
Nine FREE Summer Concerts!
Wednesday at 6:00
Beach E
June 13...The Nerds!
July 11...Brian Kirk and the Jirks!
T H E LI O N ’ S R O A R
CHECK THIS OUT!!
By Ben A.
In Ms. Ferreira’s French class, eighth grade students created paintings of everything
French! Eighth grade artists are Michael A., Tatem B., Katlyn M., Corrine N., Julia P.,
George R., Nicole S., Lauren B., James G., Mackenzie G., Timothy K., James L., David S.,
Joe S., Brianna W., and Sam Y. Job well done, or should we say Bon Travaille!