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The Spade
Calendar
April 20 Athletic
Booster's Meeting 7:00
p.m.
April 23 Prom 8:00 p.m.
April 25 Alumni
Volleyball 7:00 p.m.
April 29 Interims Sent
Home
April 29 Senior Fees Due
April 30 Mattress Sale
(Cafeteria) 7:00 a.m.
April 2016
Earth Day
Written by: Madeline Hutchinson & Katie Roark
Founded by Senator Gaylord Nelson in 1970, Earth Day is celebrated on April 22nd.
The purpose of Earth Day is to promote awareness and appreciation for the earth and the
environment. When it comes to solving environmental issues, little changes go a long way.
One way to help, is to try "meatless Mondays”. According
to Google.com, approximately 441 gallons of water are
required to produce just one pound of beef, so by going
without meat just once a week, you significantly reduce
your carbon footprint. In addition, a meatless diet can
"The Earth does not
even prevent diseases such as cancer and diabetes. If
belong to us. We belong to
you're feeling extra ambitious, try even going vegetarian
the Earth."
or vegan!
Another easy way to make a difference is by planting a
tree. It's an incredibly simple way to positively affect the
- Chief Seattle
environment. Trees improve the air quality and help
lessen the effects of the sun and wind.
Finally and probably the most common way to help recycle! Through recycling, materials get converted into
new products, which reduces the need to take natural
resources.
Other simple changes like hang drying your clothes, using
matches instead of lighters, using both sides of a paper, and taking shorter showers can
make a great difference, too. This April 22nd (and every other day of the year), let's
acknowledge the importance of keeping our earth in good condition, not only for us but for
the generations to come.
Spade Nation
Nascar
Written by: Kris Ryan
Auto Club Craziness - Johnson Flies to Victory
A-C Softball Begins
Strong
Written by:
With all the scrimmages out of the
way, the A-C softball program is
ready to officially start the season!
After crazy three wide, four wide, and five wide racing in California, Jimmie
Johnson bagged another win at the Auto Club speedway. That's all fine and well, but
it would appear that the biggest stories of the weekend were not pertaining to the
finish, but rather, a penalty, two huge crashes, and bees - yes, bees. During a Friday
practice session, a swarm of bees invaded the flag stand and took control of it for a
good few moments. A beekeeper actually had to go and take care of the bees. This is
not even the first time that bees have invaded a NASCAR event at Auto Club. Last
year, Derrike Cope's hauler was infested by 4 hives within 5 minutes, effectively
trapping the team inside. If that was not enough, during the Sprint Cup race, two
large crashes resulted in drivers Kyle Larson and Danica Patrick's cars leaving the
ground. Kyle Larson blew a tire on the backstretch and cut a break line, resulting in
the car slamming the inside wall at a very high rate of speed, and sending the #42 car
into a dizzying spin. Later on, Kasey Kahne made contact with Danica Patrick,
sending her #10 car hard into the outside wall and then off the ground. Danica
agitated by the accident, then proceeded to walk up to the apron of the racetrack,
angrily gesturing to Kahne's #5. Exiting the car prematurely (with the exception of
fire or other factor requiring a hasty exit) has been taboo since late 2014, where Tony
Stewart struck another driver who ran onto a hot racetrack in a sprint car race.
Running onto the track got Danica a $20,000 fine. All things considered, the Auto
Club weekend was an intense one to leave us with.
Aces Strike Out
Written by: Cheyenne Reid
On March 9, the boys varsity
baseball team played
Johnstown Monroe. They
ended up losing 2-0 that night,
but the boys have a good
lookout this year. Keaton Baldwin a returning letterman said, “I think our
team has a lot of talent and we have a lot of returning letterman; we also
have many sophomores that have talent, which helps the team out more.
The team believes they will be even better than last year, because of all
the talent that is moving up to varsity. The thing they are most excited
about is the bus rides home, because it is a great time for them to bond and
talk over a game that went good or bad.
The varsity team did fairly well in
their scrimmages against Westfall
High School, Logan High School,
and Waverly High School. The
players had recently been
distinguished between J.V. and
Varsity. Their official head coach is
Benny Hedrick and his assistants are Coach Walt Lash and Coach
Lehman. They had four undecided players. These scrimmages were
supposed to help decide which team they were on. Varsity kept two
players and the other two went back down to J.V. The teams have been
officially made up and there should be no more dramatic changes.
Varsity will have a total of 20 actual games, consisting of 9 home and 11
away games.
The JV team had two scrimmages and played each and every player for
both. Their official coaches are Doug Shell and Assistant Coach Jason
Hedges. Coach Shell’s daughter Mckenzey Shell will also be assisting
when she can. No player was left out of the scrimmages and that's what
scrimmages are for. Each player played two or three positions for each
scrimmage. This allows the coach to see where they are best and where
he wants them to play for games. J.V. has a total of 18 games, 8 home
and 10 away games. J.V.'s games will normally be on Monday,
Wednesday, and Saturday.
Overall, both teams have started their seasons with acceptable skills.
Cole McCafferty Invitational
Written by: Landon Roberts
Spring is upon us and track and field is in full swing. Every year
our school holds a large invitational early in the season. The Cole
McCafferty invites 14 women’s and 13 men’s teams to compete in 16
events. The Lady Aces placed 7th overall in team standings. The
girls had multiple individual placers including: Alexis Butterbaugh
(400m, 800m),Cheyenne Reid(800m), Kaci Morin(300mH, longjump),Lara Peters(3200m), Abigail Farley (Discus),and Maddie
Snider(long-jump). The boys team had numerous standout
performances: Brett Bussert (100m), Canaan Gardner(1600m,
3200m), Corey Mullins (400m, high-jump), Jordan Leasure (300mH),
and Allen Reed (300mH). The Lady Aces had top finishes in the
4x800m, 4x200m, 4x100m, and 4x400m. The boys had superb times
in the 4x800m, 4x100m, and the 4x400m. Both teams ran
exceptionally well and will continue their success throughout the
season. One of the largest meets of the season is held April 29th, at
Muskingum University. Good luck to the athletes, as they pursue
success in the post-season.
T-N-T
Tunes, Novels, and Technology
Movie Review
Written by: Mariah Plagemann
Allegiant
The Divergent series has been leaving
everyone wanting more and with this
last movie or what we all thought was
the last, it left everyone with false hopes.
If you have read the book and then
watched the movie, you know that it
ended prematurely. Allegiant was the
third of the series and features the same
cast but lacks the thrill factor that the
other movies had. The movie starts out
with their escape plan to get out of
Chicago and starts out with a bang
which ends up throwing them into a
downward spiral of tragic events. The
"perfect" society they stumble upon ends
up giving them more heartache than
anything. Along with the comedy that
was poorly thrown into the mix and
some strange effects, the movie seems to
end up in left field. Allegiant is quite
differing from the last two in the series.
Knowing a lot of people that watched
Allegiant, the crowds said it wasn't their
favorite, but dropping out of a series
midway isn't advised either. We are still
looking forward to the next movie, but
hopefully it will leave everyone satisfied
the next time.
3/5 stars
Music Review
Written by: Madeline Hutchinson
The Evolution of Classical Music
Although classical music is probably very different than what you
typically listen to, it is extremely beneficial. Classical music is known to
enhance activity in the brain and result in proper, and even improved,
brain function. It also has the ability to improve comfort and reduce
pain. While loud, aggressive music can encourage stress and anxiety,
classical music has the opposite effect, calming the listener. Here is a
little history for your mind and your ears.
Before the 9th century: There is not a ton of knowledge about music's
earliest history, but a lot has been gained from ancient civilizations'
writings, pictures, and artifacts which show the use of musical
instruments. It is assumed that many of the music skills were either
improvisatory or passed down via oral traditions.
9th-14th centuries (Medieval): Throughout this period, standard musical
notation was developed. This allowed music to be documented and
communicated far more efficiently.
15th-16th centuries: Music styles became more complex through the use
of multiple parts for different instruments and further developments in
harmonies. The recorder and the lute were two of the most common
instruments, along with earlier versions of today's most common
instruments. The invention of the printing press brought standardization
to the forms of musical notations that were previously hand-written.
More copies were able to be made.
1600-1750 (Baroque): This time period really set the stage for "true"
classical music. Suites, concertos, preludes, and fugues became popular.
By splitting octaves into 12 equal intervals, a new form of keyboard
tuning was introduced. Bach, Vivaldi, and Handel were some of the key
composers.
1700-1820 (Classical): Concert halls and opera houses were attended in
major cities, as public concerts were becoming more popular.
Instrumental music was far more common than vocal music. Sonata
Form was used to build symphonies, concertos, and string quartets.
Works were not typically given titles. For example, pieces were called
things such as "Piano Concerto No.1 in C major". Bach, Mozart, Haydn,
and Beethoven were a few of the great composers of this period.
Obviously, classical music is not the most popular genre of music right
now, but I assure you that it is worth your time to relax with some
Mozart or Beethoven every once in a while. So, go ahead, download
some of these classical tunes onto your iPod and enjoy!
Tech Review
Written by: Dakota Dillon
Self-Driving Car: A Way for
the Future
By Dakota Dillon
Self-driving cars are becoming
more popular and car
companies are spending more
money researching this
technology. These cars are
safer and can save lives.
According to an article in the
March 7, 2016 edition of Time
Magazine, an average 33,000
people die per year just in the
United States alone in car
crashes. The self-driving cars
could also save an average of
$5.6 trillion a year in accident
related savings. This could
not only save lives and
money, but it could also save
time. This is because it would
eliminate the wait time in a D/
BMV, due to the fact that you
wouldn't need a driver's
license. You also could sleep
in the car, as it was driving
you. This car has many
benefits, so it would only
make sense to keep up the
research.
5 stars
Book Review
Written by: Dakota Dillon
Variant: A Social Experiment for School
Variant, by Robison Wells is a book about a school that takes students who have
nowhere else to go and pretty much makes them into a social experiment. They
do this by having the students do random objectives at random times. An
example is one week they may play paint ball, and the next week they may play
chess. They also learn random subjects at random times. But they are not alone,
the twist is that the school is run by androids and also some kids are androids so
the school can keep watch over what the students are doing. This book is very interesting and intriguing.
5 stars
The Random
The Health Detective
Written by: Jade Cunningham
Why Mom was Right about Home
Remedies
Ace Life Hacks
Complied by: Jessica Hall & Madeline Hutchinson
The Creek Chic
Written by: Katie Roark & Mariah Plagemann
Prom Helps to Save you Money
Prom is in April for Amanda-Clearcreek High School. It is known to be one of the most memorable
lifetime events. Filled with fancy dresses, tuxes, nice cars, and classy dinners, prom can be very
expensive. For the men: flowers, tux rentals, and maybe even limo rentals can be money drains. For
ladies: hair, makeup, nails, dresses, shoes, and jewelry can really run one dry. Here are some money
saving prom ideas, which hopefully can help.
1.
Buy a dress that has already been worn once. Often times right when prom rolls around, many girls
sell their old prom dresses. Buying one from consignment and/or thrift/second-hand seller, or even
another student at a different school or one who has graduated before you ensures you won't be
wearing a dress that everyone already has.
2.
2. An easy "do it yourself" up-do is a slicked back pony tail. Start by straightening your hair then
combing it back into a pony tail. Add an elegant touch by wrapping something sparkely or a braid
around your pony tail holder. Not only is it super easy, but it also looks super cute and keeps your hair
out of your face while dancing.
3. If you're someone who doesn't regularly have acrylic nails done, don't waste money on something
you'll probably want to rip off the next day. At almost any convenience stores, acrylic nails and glue are
sold to do your own nails, the nice thing about this is that they are temporary and cheap.
4. Often times girls stress over their makeup for prom. Instead of spending money going to salons, ask
your friends to do it. It's probably a good idea to practice once or twice before the actual day; this is
free and you get to get ready with your girls!
5. For the guys, price shopping is important. Check out different locations that rent tuxedos to find the
best bargain. But it is also important to make sure they are cleaned properly, you don’t want to be slow
dancing with your date smelling like old onions…
6. For both, consider creating your own corsage and boutonniere to safe on money. Wild flowers you
pick together add a lot of romance to the occasion.
Hopefully everyone enjoys 2016 prom!
Home remedies are starting to have a comeback for
this new technology world. Now you have a reason to
actually listen to your mother. Home remedies are
such an inexpensive way to take care of yourself,
whether you're in college, living by yourself, or just
really short on money. Home remedies can help cure
whatever you have or may think is ailing you. I have
found a few things that you can do for your everyday
use.
Sore Throat:
Drink Licorice Root Tea
-The anti-viral and anti-inflammatory properties of
licorice root help reduce swelling and irritation and
soothe the mucus membranes in your throat. You can
buy tea with licorice in it, or brew up your own. You
can also add some extra ingredients to make it extra
yummy.
- 1 cup of chopped dry licorice root per pot
- 1/2 cup cinnamon chips per pot
- 2 tablespoons whole cloves per pot
- 1/2 cup chamomile flowers per pot
Heartburn and Severe Acid Reflux:
Chew gum
- A study has shown that people with symptoms of
gastro esophageal reflux disease (GERD) or chronic
heartburn experienced relief when they chewed a
piece of sugar-free gum for 30 minutes after a meal.
Seasonal Allergies:
Refreshing Citrus Drink
Citrus filled drinks contain plenty of vitamin C,
which provides relief from seasonal allergies, thanks
to its incredible ability to nourish the immune system.
Ingredients: ½ lemon, oranges, and 1 tablespoon of
local, raw, organic honey
Directions: Squeeze the juice from the lemon and
oranges and chill for several hours. Stir in the honey,
and some ice cubes, and drink daily.
We are not professionals or doctors. Always seek
your medical practitioner before making any medical,
home brewed or not, changes.
Around Amanda
AC Grads... Where Are They Now?
Written by: Jade Cunningham, Anthony Briednebaugh, & Cassie Whaley
Sarah Edgar
Having graduated from Amanda and also the Fairfield Career Center in 2012, twenty-two year old Kayla Poston is on the highway to success. Kayla graduated with a cumulative G.P.A. of a
3.5 and was involved in softball, FFA, and yearbook club. For as long as she can remember, she has always wanted a career in the dental field. Knowing that, Kayla also set some other
future goals in high school, those goals being: to be married and live somewhere close to Amanda. She is happy to report that all of her goals are currently being reached.
Kayla is a Certified Ohio Dental Assistant. She enjoyed the Career Center because she could still live at home and not have to travel too far to get to school. Kayla loves her job as a dental
assistant because she has steady hours, is off on weekends, gets holiday pay, vacation time and a retirement fund through work.
Kayla had some guidance in reaching her goals, her parents and her fiancé, Dylan. Her parents taught her the importance of having a good paying job and how much hard work pays off.
Finishing off her goals, Kayla is also getting married to Dylan Branham this upcoming November, and the two of them are currently in the process of building a house in Stoutsville. Kayla
has done an outstanding job since graduating and we wish her the best of luck with her future goals!
FFA Members Meet Steve Stivers, US Congressman
By: Landon Roberts
The Amanda-Clearcreek FFA chapter has been known for great success. The
tradition continued as three FFA members attended the Fairfield County
roundtable with Steve Stivers, United States Congressman. The three members
were Josie Montoney, Samantha Young, and Lexie Kougher. The three
conversated with US Congressman Stivers about the FFA and agricultural
education. Congressman Stivers has been a large supporter of the Federal
Perkins funding over the years and our chapter supports it as well. We asked
the three FFA members some questions about their experience with the
Congressman and FFA overall.
Describe your experience at the round table with Steve Stivers.
Josie- "It was an interesting opportunity to hear our state representative's
opinion and standpoints on agricultural topics and to advocate for our
agricultural education and FFA.”
Lexie- "It was definitely interesting because I’ve never done anything like that
before. I’ve never met anyone that important before and he was actually very
nice and personable.”
Samantha- “It was enlightening; I hadn’t realized there were so many
prominent issues in Ohio Agriculture.”
How has FFA impacted your life?
Josie- “It helped me find my passion and prepare me for future career
endeavors.”
Lexie- “How hasn’t it? I have public speaking abilities and have opportunities
to be a leader. It has also led me to my career path as an agricultural educator.”
Samantha- “FFA has given me confidence beyond my schoolwork.”
What’s some advice you’d give young FFA members chasing their dreams?
Josie- “…to not be intimidated by previous members’ success. Also, get involved early
so you can take advantage of all the opportunities.”
Lexie- “…to definitely go for it. If you have dreams or goals in this field, they can be
easily obtained with hard work and dedication.”
Samantha- “Go outside your comfort zone. Work hard and really great things will
happen.”
Hopefully, Amanda-Clearcreek FFA members can continue to meet with important
legislative members. This helps both A-C understand their state-wide agricultural issues
and demands, but also helps keep Congressmen and women up-to-date on local
concerns and growths. Together, Ohio’s agricultural values will be more protected and
further reaching.
Keeping Up with Ace
Written By: Shelby Chapman & Katie Roark
Kristen Hughes, also known to her students as Mrs. Hughes, is the whole
reason why the Amanda-Clearcreek newzine even exists. The school felt
that there should have been more English electives for students. Creating a
newzine for the Amanda-Clearcreek school was Mrs. Hughes's idea. Mrs.
Hughes has worked very hard to make the newzine the best it can be, even
though there can be some pretty difficult obstacles throughout the process of
making each bi-monthly edition. There are 15 high school students that are a
part of making each edition. Here are what some of them had to say about
their teacher Mrs. Hughes. Kristopher Ryan said, "She is kind, helpful, and
funny." Dakota Dillon also said, "She has her quirks, but she is nice."
Shelby Chapman said, "She is one of the most helpful teachers I have ever
had; I love going to her class everyday."
Mrs. Hughes was interviewed about her newzine class and here is what she
had to say about being their leader/teacher:
1.) "How did the newsletter start?"
K.H. - "We wanted to offer more English electives."
2.) "Whose idea was it to start a newsletter?"
K.H. - "Mine"
3.) "What is your favorite thing about the newsletter?"
K.H. - "Working with the students and being proud of the end result."
4.) "What is your least favorite thing about the newsletter?"
K.H. - "When students miss deadlines."
5.) "If you could sum up in one word what your students are like, what word
would you choice?"
K.H. - "Lively
6.)"What is the hardest part about being the leader for the newsletter?"
K.H. - "All the editing of the forever missing commas."
7.) "If you could do this again next year, would you and why?"
K.H. - "Yes, I think it gives students a creative outlet and showcases our
school's ability to create an excellent school and community publication, for
all ages."
8.) "If you could change one thing about the newsletter, what would you
change and why?"
K.H. - "That students were on time every time, for every deadline."
Featured Aces
ACADEMICS
ATHLETE
Written by: Kaylnn Mcgee
Written by: Kaylnn Mcgee
Emma Dearth
Kendall Hunter
ARTIST
Nick Elam
Written by: Anthony Bridenbaugh
Nick Elam is widely known throughout the school to
be the leader of "everything" art. We decided to ask
him a few questions about his forte. We asked things
like:
K.M. - "Do you strive to have the
highest GPA in your class?"
E.D.- "Definitely, but I try not to let it
overwhelm me. It can be a very
daunting task if you let it."
K.M. - "Is there a school subject that
you appreciate more than the others?"
E.D. - "I can easily say that I enjoy
science far more than most other
subjects, but I do have an
appreciation for other courses, as
they have proven to be beneficial in
my personal life."
K.M. - "What profession do you want
to go into when you are older?"
E.D. - "As of now, I plan to be a
physician, however I am unsure of
what specialty. I am very interested in
orthopedics and neurology. "
K.M. - "As of right now, are you doing
anything to help you prepare for your
career choice?"
E.D. - "Yes, I volunteer at the Fairfield
Medical Center. I am also a member of
the Hosler Foundation and enjoy
learning about anatomy, whenever I
have free time."
K.M. - "What’s a random fact about
yourself?"
E.D. - "I am a new beekeeper!"
1. What got you interested in art?
2. What is your favorite aspect of art?
3. What types of art interest you the most?
4. What's your most impressive piece?
Here are his responses
1) "Well I guess I always grew up with it [art] around
me with my dad being an artist. It wasn't really 'my
thing' until my dad started showing his art in
galleries, so I started to be around other artists, so
they became influential. [This] then led to looking at
other, more popular artists to really influence me and
get me into art."
2) "My favorite aspect of art is the fact that I can
express myself through my art and use it as a muse.
The other really cool aspect of art for me is, I can
play with people's emotions by shocking them,
making them angry. I really like making them think,
which I love because people don't really think
anymore, they just go along with 'the thing'. I like to
make those people think with my art about what they
believe in and how they feel about social topics and
my art."
3. "I have a respect for most types of art with some
exceptions, but the ones that I really enjoy and
intrigue me the most is one of my all time favorite,
lowbrow art, also know as surrealism. The other art I
really enjoy besides surrealism is pop art and tattoos,
mainly of the American traditional variety of
tattoos."
4) "My most impressive piece is one of my latest that
I titled "Ode to Aurora". This painting can't stand in
my house it's so tall. The painting alone stands at
8'x4' but in its frame it stands at 8'8"x4'8". This piece
was displayed in and was selected at the Governor's
Art Exhibition, but to get it there we had to use a
horse trailer to transport it."
K.M. - "What is your least and most favorite sport?
Why?"
K.H. - "My least favorite sport would have to be golf,
even though I don’t play. My most favorite is
basketball, because I have played it for a really long
time and never stopped loving it."
K.M. - "What sports have you played and for how
long?"
K.H. - "I played Softball and basketball for about ten
years. I played volleyball for about 5 years. I also
played soccer when I was little, for about 4 years."
K.M. - "What is your favorite reward from playing a
sport?"
K.H. - "My favorite reward would probably be
lettering in basketball and volleyball."
K.M. - "Do you plan on continuing to play volleyball,
softball and basketball throughout high school?"
K.H. - "Yeah."
K.M. - "If you weren’t playing sports, what else
would you be doing?"
K.H. - "If I wasn’t playing sports, I would probably
be hanging out with my friends and focusing on my
grades a lot more."
For Your Entertainment
BREAKING NEWS
Written by: Shelby Chapman & Kris Ryan
Guess the Faculty or Staff
Brussels Under Attack, France Declares War
The inevitable has happened. Not only was Brussels Belgium the next
victim of ISIS terrorism, but France has had enough and declared war
against ISIS. The attacks killed at least 31 people, and from the looks of
it, ISIS is not slowing down. According to a vote that ISIS held, the UK,
USA, and Russia are all prime targets for the next attacks. This is
unsettling, as with ISIS no one can be sure what they will try to do next.
As unfortunate as it is, the threat is still very real, and people are still
dying. As more and more countries declare war on ISIS, we could be
looking at a world war on the horizon, even if that is a case of
extremes. But a possible war at this point is not necessarily going to
play out as history has – this could end up being a World vs ISIS war.
That is all no more than speculation, however. All we know for sure is
that they are still out there and that alone is enough to anger many.
Written by: Landon Roberts & Katie Roark
1. Q: "What was your dream job as a child?"
A: "I wanted to sell rocks, be a rock seller. Not
diamonds either, just cool rocks. I also wanted to
be a veterinarian."
2. Q: "Where do you see yourself in 10 years?"
A: "Still teaching and training horses, what I'm
doing now - I love my life."
3. Q: "What is your favorite college memory?"
A: "Doctor Woodard’s class - Literary
Criticism"
4. Q: "What is your go-to piece of clothing?"
A: "Jeans, long sleeve t-shirt, and sneakers."
5. Q: "Do you have any pets?"
A: "Yes, I do. Dogs, cats, and horses."
Last month’s answer: Mrs. McClure
COMICS
COMPILED BY: Shauna Shumaker
Who, What, When, Where...Weird
Compiled by: Kaylynn McGee &
Kaitlyn Stoops
The Creek Life
Written By: Kaitlyn Stoops
- The tallest Easter egg ever was made in Italy in
2011. At 10.39 meters in height and 7,200 kg in
weight, it was taller than a giraffe and heavier than
an elephant.
- The white lily, the symbol of the resurrection, is the
special Easter flower.
- Jellybeans were first made in America by Boston
candy maker William Schrafft, who ran
advertisements urging people to send jellybeans to
soldiers fighting in the Civil War.
- The traditional act of painting eggs is called
Pysanka.
- The name Easter owes its origin from Eastre, the
Anglo-Saxon goddess who symbolizes the hare and
egg.
- Americans buy more than 700 million marshmallow
peeps during the Easter holiday, which makes Peeps
the most popular non-chocolate Easter candy.
Things to do to stay awake during the day:
1) Shift your eyes
(bonus: you creep out
the people around
you...)
6) Tap your feet
7) Drink caffeine
2) Stretch periodically
3) Eat a mint, or
chew gum
8) Drink really cold
water
9) Look at
different/bright
4) Pull easily on your
5) Roll your shoulders
10) Bounce your
legs up and down
Cornfield Confessions
April Survey Results
All About School Survey Results
1. Best Course - English &
Math tied
2. Best Period of the Day Lunch, social time for me
thanks!
3. Drinks rule - I don't agree - I
feel dehydrated just thinking
about it!
4. Bookbag rule - I agree; I don't
like carrying all my stuff, but I
understand why.
5. Phone rule - I disagree;
phones aren't needed during
class.
6. Partner work - It's okay; it all
depends on who my parnter is.
Survey
Give us your opinion; click
on the link below.
Best Local Date Plans
Compiled by: Katie Roark & Harold Bridenbaugh
Once when I was younger, I was swinging on the swing set at the Amanda park, with my dad. He tried to
show me how to jump off of the swing just as you were in the air. He did it a few times for me, just to show
me how to do it. It still seemed pretty scary for me, so he decided to get in front of the swing to catch me.
Finally, I did it. I jumped off just as I was at the highest peak of my swing...and smacked heads with my dad in
the process. We both fell down, he had a split on his eye and I had a goose egg slowly getting bigger and
bigger. Needless to say, my mom was pretty ticked off at the both of us.
Horoscopes
Warning! The Spade’s staff has completely made these up. We had a hilariously good time writing them, for your
entertainment.
Aries - This week you find that you're the leader of your pack and what you say or do, everyone must follow.
Aquarius - You will wake up to find that the world is in your favor this week.
Pisces – Right now, you're up for anything and everything, you're just going with the flow.
Taurus - Today you will be publicly humiliated, but don’t worry, everyone will soon forget anything else has happened.
Gemini - Your continuous talking will get you in trouble, not with just the school or family, but also the law as well.
Cancer - This week will consist of you not leaving your house.
Leo - You will adopt a cat from an Animal Shelter, but it will decide to poop all over your brand new sweater.
Virgo - You will be a critic this week, judging everyone but yourself. This won’t work out well for you. So, stop.
Libra - Someone or something will bring balance into your life this week. Pay attention.
Scorpio - This month you have a mission that you are determined to accomplish. Don’t let others’ negativity deter you.
Sagittarius - You will have a better understanding of your life as you set new goals for your future.
Capricorn - Lately you have worked very hard to accomplish what you needed to complete, and now you will be rewarded
for it. Keep your eyes open because rewards don’t always look like we assumed they would.
Citations & Credits
Featured Story: http://www.clipartbest.com/earth-heart-clipart, http://earthday.envirolink.org/history.html, www.earthday.org, www.
50waystohelp.com, www.timeanddate.com/holidays/world/earth-day
Spade Nation: Softball- http://usatodayhss.com/2014/circleville-8-amanda-clearcreek-0, Nascar- http://a.fssta.com/content/dam/fsdigital/fscom/
nascar/images/2016/03/20/032016-NASCAR-Jimmie-Johnson-Auto-Club-PI.vresize.1200.675.high.74.jpg, Softball- http://insportscenters.com/
youth-instructional-baseball-clinic/, http://baumspage.com/
TNT Book: https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&source=images&cd=&q=variant%20robison%20wells%20book
%203&ved=0ahUKEwiTtozq047MAhVIsIMKHV1NAl4QjB0IBg&url=http%3A%2F%2Fallycondie.com%2Fvariant-by-robisonwells&psig=AFQjCNHEeLQsEhUgxSUfh-ZgLlc8t7Je6g&ust=1460741373608437&rct=j&cad=rjt
Health: http://www.diy-home-remedies.com/
TNT Technology: March 7, 2106 Time Magazine, "Three Things to Know about Self-Driving Cars."
TNT Movie: http://www.enstarz.com/articles/126610/20151212/zootopia-2015-meet-the-characters-of-disneys-new-movie-find-out-who-voicesthem.htm
Featured Students: FFA- Emma Dearth, Athlete- Kaylnn Mcgee, Artist- Anthony Bridenbaugh
WWWWW: http://list25.com/25-funny-curious-interesting-facts-easter/3/
The Creek Chic: http://www.kicksonfire.com/vans-summer-15-vintage-aloha-pack/, http://www.beautifulgirlphoto.com/product.php?ItemId=14675
Comics: "When Someone's Crying." Memes.com. Everett Fortune. Web. 4 Apr. 2016. <http://www.memes.com/img/951308>.
Alumni: Yearbook
Music: http://www.naxos.com/education/brief_history.asp, http://www.classicfm.com/discover/periods/classical/classical-music-beginners-guide/,
applewebdata://816C10BE-F935-4235-8E49-6B7B9E653769/www.mfiles.co.uk/classical-periods.htm
Breaking News: http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/brussels-terror-attacks-airport-metro-isis-poll-next-target-uk-nexta6949636.html#galleryN, http://www.savemysweden.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/348-660x330.jpg
Design & Layout: Cheyenne Reid & Dakota Dillon
Editors: Shauna Shumaker, Cassie Whaley, Jessica Hall, & Mrs. Hughes