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Volume 11 Issue 3
1ST place in the Christmas door dec‐
ora ng contest was Mrs. Cassi Hudson’s Gingerbread House! MERRY CHRISTMAS To
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Good Job Boys!!!
2016 District Champions
2016 Bi-District Champions
Thanks for a great season!
2nd place in the Christ‐
mas door decora ng contest was Mrs. Riffe! What’s your ELF name? 3rd place in the Christmas door dec‐
ora ng contest were Mrs. Zieman and Mrs. Ruiz in the library. Letters to Santa
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Senior Spotlight: Fernando Jacquez
Fernando is the son of Fernando and Carolina
Jacquez. He has one brother and one sister.
Their names are Omar and Helen. Someone that
Fernando admires is his father because he is a
hard worker. Some of his hobbies are always
trying to finish his homework for AP and dual
credit classes. Three words to describe Fernando are kind, smart , and important. Something
about Fernando that most people don’t know is
that he mates fruit flies in AP Biology.
What do you remember most
about 2016?
Mrs. Everett– My horse be-
coming a world champion.
Kory Punch– Spilling Mrs.
Everett’s vase all over
her desk.
Mrs. Stoy– Donald Trump
winning the Presidential
election.
Erika Lopez- Robert not
completing his page in
the elk express.
Tucker Summers–
The cafeteria food.
Robert Ruiz– Michael
Phelps winning his 20th
Olympic Gold Medal.
Best Christmas Recipes
Peanut BuƩer Blossoms
1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Be y Crocker™ peanut bu er cookie mix 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 tablespoon water 1 egg Sugar 36 Hershey's® Kisses® Brand milk chocolates, unwrapped Be y Crocker™ white decora ng gel Be y Crocker™ holiday candy sprinkles Be y Crocker™ red decora ng icing 1 Heat oven to 375°F. In medium bowl, s r cookie mix, oil, water and egg un l dough forms. 2 Shape dough into thirty‐six 1‐inch balls; roll in sugar. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets. 3 Bake 10 to 12 minutes or un l light golden brown. Immediately press 1 choc‐
olate in center of each cookie. Remove from cookie sheets. Cool completely, about 20 minutes. Decorate as desired using remaining ingredients. Snickerdoodles
1 1/2 cups sugar 1/2 cup bu er or margarine, so ened 1/2 cup shortening 2 eggs 2 3/4 cups Gold Medal™ all‐purpose or unbleached flour 2 teaspoons cream of tartar 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup sugar 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 Heat oven to 400ºF. 2 Mix 1 1/2 cups sugar, the bu er, shortening and eggs in large bowl. S r in flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt. 3 Shape dough into 1 1/4‐inch balls. Mix 1/4 cup sugar and the cinnamon. Roll balls in cinnamon‐sugar mixture. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet. 4 Bake 8 to 10 minutes or un l set. Remove from cookie sheet to wire rack. Junior Spotlight– Karl Punch
By Erika Lopez
Karl Punch is the son of Karl and Ruby Punch and is the twin brother of Kory Punch. Karl’s pet peeve is having his heels stepped on. Someone that Karl admires is “my mom because she is smart and wise.” Some of Karl’s hobbies are “playing music, having conversa ons and spending me with peers.” Three words that describe Karl are crea ve, outspoken and caring. Karl’s favorite quote is “Everybody dies, but not everyone lives.” Most teachers would be surprised to know that “I play guitar.” A person Karl would like to meet is Mar n Luther King, Jr. because “I would like to talk to him about his movement during his me.” A li le trivia about Karl is that he likes to write. By Erika Lopez What’s it like playing American football?
It is the same as in Germany, but the training here is incredibly hard.
What’s the difference between American football and German football?
One of the differences between them is that the German teams are much bigger.
How are you liking Stratford, Texas?
It’s hot, but it’s a nice little town,
What do you find different about the United States from Germany?
The highways are different. Our highways are bigger and you can drive as fast as you
want. The towns are bigger in Germany and we have a larger population. The United
States is missing lots of trees and mountains.
Vincent Konopatzki is a foreign exchange student from Germany. How are your classes?
They are not really hard. In math, though, there are a lot of words that are really formal
that we don’t use.
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Sophomore Spotlight– Xenia Franco By Kory Punch Xenia Franco is the daughter of Hortensia Franco and Jose Franco and the sister of Noemi, Ozzy, Diana and Sarani Franco. Xenia’s pet peeve is “when people smack their gum”! Someone Xenia ad‐
mires is her mom. “She is a very hardworking and caring person who has done everything for me and loves me uncondi onally.” Some of Xenia’s hobbies are “watching Nicholas Spark’s mov‐
ies and reading”. Three words that best describe Xenia are short, sar‐
cas c and caring. Xenia’s favorite quote is “you can’t live your life for other people”. Most teachers would be surprised to know that “I actually enjoy reading”. A person Xenia would like to meet is Mar n Luther King Jr, he was a very well known leader who had a great influence on American society. A li le trivia about Xenia is, “I have the same birthday as Kim Kardashian.” Advancing to State Movies
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Three students par cipa ng in UIL Congress who placed at the regional event in Amarillo, Karl Punch ‐3rd place (farthest to the le ), Daniela Valdez ‐2nd Alternate (middle) and Kory Punch‐ 2nd place (right) will be a ending the State meet in January. UIL Congress is an individual contest in a large group se ng. It models the legisla ve process of democracy, specifically, the United States Congress. Congratula ons! Freshman Spotlight– Annahi Ruiz
By Robert Ruiz
Annahi is the daughter of Sergio and Griselda Ruiz and the sister of Patrick Ruiz. Annahi’s pet peeve is when people are sarcastic. Someone she
admires are her parents “because they do so much for me and my brother”.
Some of her hobbies are reading and spending time with her family. Three
words that would best describe her are smart, nice, and outgoing. Her favorite quote is “Everyday may not be good, but there is something good in
everyday.”
Most teachers would be surprised to know that I don’t like to talk in front
of the class. A person she would like to meet is G-Eazy “because his music
is awesome and I’m in love with him.”
Something most people don’t know about me is “I don’t have any pets.”
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