Thorne Middle School’s Student Newspaper
The Lion’s Roar
Important Dates
Pink Day at Thorne
to Remember!
By Shannon Gilch
11/23-half day
11/24-no school
12/23-half day
12/24-no school
School reopens
on 1/3/2012
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Three weeks ago the students of Thorne
dyed shirts pink and then worn them outside for
breast cancer and other cancer awareness. We
linked with Harmony to make a long chain of
people. The weather was not kind to us and we
froze out there, but we stay out there! The
press wrote and article in their paper with some
great pictures! Others took videos and pictures
to remember our day of pink. T
ogether, we
made our community more aware of cancer
and raised money for the cause. This proves
that together we can make changes. Plus,
everyone had fun! It was a great day for
Thorne. Our grand total of money raised by
both Harmony and Thorne is $1836.00!!
~Poetry Page~
The Lion’s Roar is looking for your poems to
publish in our next paper! Submit your entries to
Brianna K. through Mrs. Kelly in room 237!
Maybe your poem will be in the next paper!
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T HE LI O N’ S R OA R
Animal Corner by Kassandra Uribazo
Rottweilers and Pitbulls are the most
misunderstood breeds of dog in the world. Some
cities and states don’t even allow people to own
these breeds! It’s ridiculous how people believe that
these two breeds are dangerous because in the
movies, they are played as vicious dogs. People
shouldn’t be afraid of these dogs, for example, no
city or state has ever banned a golden retriever,
and that’s because those breeds don’t have the
power or strength of a Rottweiler. Even a Pitbull
can’t top the power of a Rottweiler.
Many people raise Rottweilers to be loving,
caring, kind, and this breed is very intelligent. You
can train a Rottweiler to do almost anything, and
these breeds were actually made for herding and
for pulling heavy loads of things, they were never
here to bite anyone or to be harmful. The people
that raise them control how they will act in the
future. Even though this breed is a guarding breed,
that doesn’t mean that they will bite anyone they
don’t know. You always have to socialize any dog at
a young age, so that they won’t be scared or
aggressive towards strangers or other dogs. These
dogs will ensure that you’re safe, so if you’re home
alone, and someone tries to break in, you won’t
have to worry if you have a Rottweiler, they will do
anything to save you, even risk their life. They will
bite the criminal with their 330 pounds of jaw
power, and they won’t let go, unless you trained
them to. Don’t be afraid of that jaw power though,
they will never use that towards anyone, except a
person trying to harm its owner. You can trust this
breed around anyone, even babies too. These breeds
are mostly playful and harmless.
I own one and she has never acted
aggressive towards anyone. She loves it when
people come over and especially when they play
with her. She is the kindest pet out of the four dogs.
She’s like a gentle giant, even when the male
Chihuahua growls at her, she would get scared and
back away, he even bites her and she never has
tried to bite back. I recommend this breed to
basically anyone, as long as you have lots of space
for it to exercise. Just try to meet one, and then you
will fall in love. They are the most beautiful and
wonderful types of dog I’ve ever seen, and they
should be known for that.
Horoscopes Stefanie Saginor and Anthony Mule Cancer June 20- July 21: Your luck is about to
change! Wear your lucky colors, orange and
black!
Aquarius January 21- February 18:
Something exciting is about to happen to you.
Aries March 21- April 20: Make a new friend
today and you will be happier.
Capricorn December 22- January 19: You
should try to be more independent this month!
Try doing something by yourself that you
normally get help with.
Gemini May 21- June 21: Share a smile with
someone new and pass it on.
Leo July 23- August 22: Introduce yourself to
something new. Maybe you will end up liking it.
Libra September 23- October 22: You are
going to feel down because of changes in your
life so get active and have fun.
Pisces February 19- March 21: Get ready, get
set, and give advice. This month your friends
will be coming to you.
Sagittarius November 22- December 21: Your
good luck is about to expire! Get ready!
Scorpio October 23- November 21: Try to
calm down and make more time for friends and
family.
Taurus April 21- May 21: Look who’s the
couch potato! Try to get active.
Virgo August 23- September 22: This month
the love you have for your crush will become
two times stronger.
T HE LI O N’ S R OA R
Pearl Harbor
By James Bottari PAGE 3
The Real Meaning of Pride
By Paige Ramsey
On December 7th, 1941, the naval and airbase at Pearl Harbor was attacked by We see the signs, but what do the
planes from the Japanese air force. The words actually mean?
Japanese's main target was to sabotage the Pride- The state or feeling of being
ships, planes, and other supplies at Pearl proud
Harbor. It all started at 7:51 when that first bullet, bomb, or torpedo that was shot or Respect- A sense of worth or
dropped would be the way the United States excellence of a person
would join World War ll. There were many Integrity- The state of being whole
heroes on that day like Doris "Dorie" Miller a or undiminished
Mess Attendant on the USS West Virginia Determination-The act of coming to
starts shooting an antiaircraft gun and a decision
manages to take down a Japanese dive bomber known as a "Val". Also Ken Taylor Excellence-The fact or state of
and Gorge Welch get in to two P 40s and excelling
take off after Japanese planes. Many other air and naval men start shooting at the Pride is a big part of achieving your
Japanese planes also. During the attack goals academically and athletically!
many nurses help wounded air and naval You have to have to have pride in
men. When the attack is over around in yourself to get an A on your science
all 2,403 naval, marine corps, army, and test or kick the winning goal at a
civilians died that day. The next day, soccer game. You have to say to
December 8th President Roosevelt yourself that you can do it and when
addresses congress and says, "Yesterday, December 7th, 1941, a date that will live in you do it you have to realize it wasn’t
Infamy, the United States of America was all that studying or practicing to ace
deliberately attacked by the naval and air that test or kick that goal, it was the
forces of the empire of Japan. He signs the pride you had in yourself to study and
declaration of war which give the authority practice to achieve your goals. That’s
to attack Japan. Pearl Harbor day means that why pride is a big part of your life
we will always remember the men and and how to you achieve your goals.
women who died that day. Pearl Harbor is located on Oahu island in Hawaii. One of not Believe in yourself and believe you
many ships that is not far deep underwater can do it, but most of all have pride in
is the USS Arizona. You can go over and see yourself and others too!
it at Pearl Harbor. Field Hockey
by Kaitlyn Del Rio
The 2011 Girls Field Hockey was in 3rd place by the end of the season. The team had
several wins, two loses, and three ties. Since day one, Mrs. Hallard knew she had her
hands full. Everyone worked great together. Our eighth grade girls were amazing
players out on the field. The current seventh grade girls will have to work twice as
hard to compete with them next year. Mrs. Hallard was the best coach a player could
have. Everyone would always say she was mean because she yelled a lot, but she was
just trying to help us do our best and work harder. The whole team would like to thank
her for helping them become better players and work like a team.
The 8th grade girls are Emily Allen, Julia Aleo, Samantha Bozarth, Danielle Chicola,
Sara Cruz, Lauren Dand, Eden Edelson, Mackenzie Gross, Sarah Palmer, Alexis Seitz,
and Danielle Sparano
The 7th grade girls are Delilah Andrusko, Kaitlyn Del Rio, Jamie Golubinski, Jonela
Grimaldi, Hailee Hallard, Kaylah Igarta, Megan Kelly, Emily Kernan, Stephanie
Kinsella, and Gillian Svenson
November is National Pomegranate Month
By Delilah Andrusko
November is National Pomegranate Month. Pomegranates are a red, jui cy fruit.
When you cut a pomegranate open, ther
e are many seeds. The seeds of a
pomegranate are safe to eat. Pomegranates
have many antioxi dants that are
beneficial to your heal th. The seeds cont ain a healthy amount of fiber and
antioxidants. The great thing about pomegranate trees is that they can li ve for many
years. On average, pomegranate trees grow four to five meters high.
Each pomegranate has 846 seeds!! The white inner membrane and rind are not
eaten due to the tannic acid, but they are useful as a wash for the skin. A
pomegranate is about the size of an orange. A pomegranate has about 105 calories.
The seeds of a pomegranate enhance the immune system and keep blood lipid
healthy. Research has shown that the pomegranate fruit extract has been good for
preventing and fighting certain forms of cancer.
In Greek mythology, the pomegranate was known as the “fruit of death.” It was
the fruit that Persephone ate while in the underworld with Hades. He offered her food
and she accepted. She ate four pomegranate seeds and was then trapped in Hades
for four months for eating the four seeds. Her mother, Demeter, was so angry at this
she killed off all things that grow. This explains why we have a fall and winter. When
Persephone is allowed to return to her mother, the flowers begin to grow and we have
spring and summer. Try the seeds of a pomegranate while they are still in the stores!
Secret Sara is
Interview with Nicole,
Have you hear d of a Secret Sara?
Secret Sara is an anonymous person
that students of Thorne can contact to
seek advice on problems they may be
having. You may be thinking, “What
do I ask Secret Sara?” Students can
ask Sara questions on such topics as
bulling, problems around school, or if
you’re in a tight situation. In order to
be able to participate in Secret Sara,
you must submit your problem or
question and make your name
anonymous like “Furious Fred” for
example. Remember, your secret
name shouldn't include your actual
name or the actual name of any
person in your story. Simply place
you questions in the “ Secret Sara”
Box in the main of fice. Then look for
the next newspaper to see if your
question was answered!
By Ben Ascone Steve Allegretta
Until next time...
-Secret Sara
A Sixth Grader
Interview with Nicole... Q‐How was your first day at Thorne Middle School? A‐Good, but I kept getting lost more times then not. Q‐Did anyone stop and help you when you got lost? A‐ Yes. A lot of 7th graders were really helpful. Q‐Which teacher, if any, made your first couple of days easier? A‐ Mr. Rodrick was very helpful as well as Mrs. Delumeau on my first day. Q‐What part of your first days was the most challenging? A‐ In the morning. Getting to Mrs. Ferreira’s Spanish class was the most difficult because it was upstairs and I didn’t know where the stairs were. Q‐ What was the easiest part of the day? A‐ Chorus with Mrs. Mari last period. She was really nice and it was the last period. Q‐ Overall, in your opinion, how is Thorne Middle School? Dear Sara,
I have a question. Can you help me?
Sincerely, Dazed and Confused
Dear Dazed,
I can certainly try! Let me know what your question is and I
will get back to you in the next paper!
Sara :)
A‐Thorne is a nice place with friendly faces all around and I look forward to the year. Q‐ What are your goals for the year? A‐To make the honor roll and to be a nicer person. Back!!
How much do you REALLY know?
Dolphin Tale Movie Review
By Stefanie Saginor
This movie is about an amazing
true story about a brave dolphin named
Winter
who loses her tale in a crab trap
and how she is helped by some amazing
people. This movie is rated PG and falls
under the movie categories of drama,
kids, and family. This dolphin is still
alive today at Clearwater Marine
Aquarium in Clearwater, Florida. Us
magazine calls it “crazy enough.” There
is even a website you can visit
www.seewinter.com. I give this movie
four stars! It is a “must see” family
movie!
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October
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Massasoit
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Christopher Jones
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Franklin D. Roosevelt made it always the 4th Thursday. Lincoln had
proclaimed it the last Thursday but sometimes there are five
Thursdays in the month
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Thanksgiving Day Trivia
1. Thanksgiving is only celebrated in the U.S.
2. The first department store to hold a
Thanksgiving parade
was____________________.
3. The Indians who were invited to the first
Thanksgiving feast were the Wampanoag.
Who was their chief?
4. Who was the captain of the Mayflower?
5. Which president was the first to establish
Thanksgiving as a legal holiday to be
celebrated on the 4th Thursday of November?
6. What year did the first Macy’s Thanksgiving
Day Parade take place? What was the first
balloon?
7. The first Thanksgiving held in 1621 lasted
how many days?
8. The first football game was held in 1934 by
which team? Who did they play?
9. All turkeys gobble. T or F
10. Approximately how many feathers does a full
grown turkey have?
11. What are unhappy cranberries called?
11. BLUEberries
Who Knew?
By Charlie Gravina
­The name “ The Big Apple,” which we call New York, was created by touring jazz musicians in the 1930’s. -The biggest water fall which is called Saint Angel is in Venezuela and drops 3,212 feet down. -You burn more calories sleeping that you do watching television.
-The Amazon Rain Forest produces more that 20% of the world’s oxygen. -Canada has more lakes than any where else in the world.
-Rome was the first city to reach a population of one million people.
-The first monster truck was named Big Foot. Fresh and Fabulous Fashions
By J-ME SORRENTINO
This season, as always, there are new trends.... how to wear your hair and how to
dress! If you’re on a budget or just looking for some new items for your wardrobe,
you might want to look at some of these ideas. Remember to vary in color and not
limit yourself to the same type of shirt or pair of jeans!
Owls are totally in right now... necklaces, rings, and even sweaters. If I were you,
I’d get these now!
Jeans: a nice pair of jeans for those cold days will do the trick. A great place for
jeans that will last the season and look great for under $15 is Forever 21! Their
jeans last the year and are super comfy. They’re sure to please.
Animal prints: animal print tops are really fun. They are fun patterns and designs
and look great on and are even good to layer.
Cardigans: a colored cardigan is sure to look great on the chilly days instead of
just a boring, dated sweat shirt! Try a cardigan in colors like blue, red and grey...
they look really nice on.
Skirts: sometimes to change up your look you need a floral or colored skirt. A skirt
with a owl top or a nice cardigan will look adorable in the fall.
Tribal pattern tops: these tops are a great way to have a cool design while looking
great... you can get cool tribal colors that you normally can’t find very often which
will help you with varying your colors.
Shoes: this year UGG boots are so out... we have been wearing them for the past
three years and they’re getting old. Instead try Moccasins, Combat boots, or some
to-the-knee boots in a color that is often shown in your wardrobe.
T-shirts: I absolutely hate t-shirts! I see many girls wearing them all the time.
Occasionally they are okay but for every day... No! If you’re going to wear a t-shirt
layer it with a cardigan; it looks much nicer and not as boring!
Accessories: feather earrings ,hoops, or studs dress up your outfit...long necklaces
with pearls or feathers are nice too. Animal rings are cute for this season.
Remember not to over accessorize.
Follow these steps and you’re sure to get some positive reactions and
you’ll feel better about yourself too!!