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By Brandon Davis & Andrea Capers, Patterson Press Staff Writers with help from Eric Ford The Patterson High School Community Schools Strategy and the Bayview Business Collaborative (BBC) partnered this month for a logo contest. The BBC, in search of a logo that was reflective of the Bayview community, asked Pat- terson High School’s Graphic De- sign and Graphic Communica- tions classes to accept this chal- lenge. It was decided that a con- test between students would make this project quite interesting. The parameters were set with the prizes being : 1st place winner receiving $100.00, 2nd place $50.00, and 3rd place $25.00. The first place winner of the contest was none other than Deshaun Jackson, an outstanding senior that is on his way to getting his high school diploma. The sec- ond place prize was awarded to another outstanding senior named Mohammad Al Tashy. And the third place prize was awarded to an outstanding junior named Eric Walker. Bayview business partner, Castle Toyota, sponsored the con- test. Students worked diligently on their logos and BBC represen- tatives voted on the winners. It was a tough decision, because there were many very good en- tries. Most importantly, this part- nership helped to establish a shared vision between the school and surrounding community that is essential in building a commu- nity school. The icing on the cake was Castle Toyota’s ability to get Daniel Wilcox, Tight End for the Baltimore Ravens to speak at the Awards Ceremony. Daniel spoke to all the students who partici- pated about setting goals, over- coming obstacles, staying focused and the importance of having dis- cipline. Hopefully, this is the start of strong partnership between Pat- terson and the Bayview Business Collaborative. The Patterson Press By Mr. Smith’s Contem- porary Affairs Class Mr. Smith’s Contempo- rary Affairs class recently read a Baltimore Sun article about the death of Zachariah Hallback. According to the article (Baltimore Sun 1/17/08), Zacha- riah dropped out of Patterson High School because he was lonely. A lot of his friends were attending different schools, and he didn't have anyone to talk to at Patterson. After he left Patterson, he began working on his GED and became active in the Balti- more Algebra Project. He wanted to improve inner-city schools. He was always wearing the project’s button, “No Education, No Life”. He was shot by a robber while waiting at a bus stop with two other friends. He died in a hospital three days later. After reading the article, the students wrote about some of the reasons students drop-out and what could be done to help the situation. Out of a list of 12 rea- sons, the class focused on only three: loneliness, family tensions, and sexual harassment. In school, there are many students who don't have friends. Loneliness is a very bad feeling that can depress a person and make them do bad things. (Cruz) Teachers can tell if a student is lonely. Students who are lonely often walk alone along the sides of the halls and look unsure of themselves. (Iftin) When students first arrive at schools (newcomers), they need a welcome in each class- room where they can be intro- duced to other students. (Iftin) Teachers can create a welcoming ritual and show them how to suc- ceed at Patterson. (Iftin) Teachers and students can help the new students feel comfortable by in- troducing them to other students. (Kazadi) Homeroom teachers can group students by their birthday month or their country and make it easier for them to make friends. Teachers can compare class schedules and find out who has lunch together so the students can sit together and make friends. (Cruz) Finally, students can sup- port newcomers by showing them respect and welcoming them with open arms. (Iftin) These ideas would make those first days less lonely. (Cruz) Family problems can be a big problem for many people. Per- haps family members don’t get along, or there is domestic vio- lence at home, or your parents don't like who you hang out with. (Kazadi) Maybe your family does- n’t have enough money. Students can bring all kinds of problems to school. As members of the “Patterson Family,” we all need to do our part to make students feel welcome and cared for. Drop Outs: No Education. No Life. Bayview Business Collaborative Logo Contest Winners Shoes for Grades at Patterson By Andrea Capers Patterson Press Staff Writer In the month of January, it was announced that Patterson High School is one of the schools chosen by Holabird Sports & ports Boosters to participate in the “Shoes For Grades” program. The companies wanted to contribute to society, and since the community has done so much for them they wanted to something even better. The main purpose of the Shoes for Grades program is the students. Students will receive free shoes for improving their grades. In my opinion, this is an excellent idea, because it may ac- tually work, meeting the students halfway on their goals to expand their educational skills. Shoes for Grades is not only expanding here at Patterson High School, but in other se- lected Baltimore City and County schools. Shoes for Grades should also make a great impact on im- proving grades, and more stu- dents will have the ability to graduate. Next year, if everything goes well, there may be added incentives for students such as hats, and shirts, etc. The main goal of the Shoes for Grades program is to find a way for our Patterson students to improve their grades and go as far as possible. This is a great way to start the year off fresh and encour- age more and more students to do their best. By Monique Frink Patterson Press Staff Writer On February 8th, Patter- son High School held the first an- nual science fair, for which the students had to come up with a scientific question and solve it. The science fair was held in the breezeway between Transporta- tion and the Professional Health Academy. Ms. Stevens and Ms. Hope were in charge of the sci- ence fair. There were 14 teams that were a part of the event in which they had four months to prepare. The motivation for the science fair was the grades and the fact that the students could do anything they wanted to do as long as they followed the scien- tific method. The teachers liked all the projects overall. Jasmine Arm- strong and Kendra Burch won 1st place and received $150. Tynier Jones won 2nd place and received $90. Jessica Grant, Mil- dred Williams, and Iesha McKnight won 3rd place and received $60. The students had an oppor- tunity to take what they learned and apply it to the real world. The requirements were to carry out the scientific method. The science fair itself and seeing the kids ex- plain their projects were what caught peoples attention. Dr. Bush, Dr. Ekeocha, and Mr. Gil- man, who were the judges for the science fair, all had science back- grounds, which is why the pro- jects were all judged fairly. The experiments that tested the stu- dents knowledge and professional skills were some of the favorites. Ms. Hope and Ms. Stevens plan to have another science fair next year. The advice Ms. Stevens and Ms. Hope gave to the partici- pants who didn't win was to get extra help with the methods, and good luck in next year’s science fair. Patterson High School 75¢ March 2008 Patterson’s First Annual Science Fair The winning entries; clockwise from the top: 1st Place– DeShaun Jackson, 2nd Place-Mohammed Al Tashy, 3rd Place--Eric Walker.

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Page 1: Drop Outs: Science Fair

By Brandon Davis &

Andrea Capers , Patterson Press Staff

Writers with help from

Eric Ford The Patterson High S c h o o l C o m m u n i t y Schools Strategy and the Bayview Business Collaborative (BBC) partnered this month for a logo contest. The BBC, in search of a logo that was reflective of the Bayview community, asked Pat-terson High School’s Graphic De-sign and Graphic Communica-tions classes to accept this chal-lenge. It was decided that a con-test between students would make this project quite interesting. The parameters were set with the prizes being : 1st place winner receiving $100.00, 2nd place $50.00, and 3rd place $25.00. The first place winner of the contest was none other than Deshaun Jackson, an outstanding senior that is on his way to getting his high school diploma. The sec-ond place prize was awarded to another outstanding senior named Mohammad Al Tashy. And the third place prize was awarded to an outstanding junior named Eric Walker. Bayview business partner,

Castle Toyota, sponsored the con-test. Students worked diligently on their logos and BBC represen-tatives voted on the winners. It was a tough decision, because there were many very good en-tries.

Most importantly, this part-nership helped to establish a shared vision between the school and surrounding community that is essential in building a commu-nity school.

The icing on the cake was Castle Toyota’s ability to get Daniel Wilcox, Tight End for the Baltimore Ravens to speak at the Awards Ceremony. Daniel spoke to all the students who partici-pated about setting goals, over-coming obstacles, staying focused and the importance of having dis-cipline. Hopefully, this is the start of strong partnership between Pat-terson and the Bayview Business Collaborative.

The Patterson Press

By Mr. Smith’s Contem-porary Affairs Class Mr. Smith’s Contempo-rary Affairs class recently read a Baltimore Sun article about the death of Zachariah Hallback. According to the article (Baltimore Sun 1/17/08), Zacha-riah dropped out of Patterson High School because he was lonely. A lot of his friends were attending different schools, and he didn't have anyone to talk to at Patterson. After he left Patterson, he began working on his GED and became active in the Balti-more Algebra Project. He wanted to improve inner-city schools. He was always wearing the project’s button, “No Education, No Life”. He was shot by a robber while waiting at a bus stop with two other friends. He died in a hospital three days later. After reading the article, the students wrote about some of the reasons students drop-out and what could be done to help the situation. Out of a list of 12 rea-sons, the class focused on only three: loneliness, family tensions, and sexual harassment. In school, there are many students who don't have friends. Loneliness is a very bad feeling that can depress a person and make them do bad things. (Cruz) Teachers can tell if a student is lonely. Students who are lonely often walk alone along the sides

of the halls and look unsure of themselves. (Iftin) When students first arrive at schools (newcomers), they need a welcome in each class-room where they can be intro-duced to other students. (Iftin) Teachers can create a welcoming ritual and show them how to suc-ceed at Patterson. (Iftin) Teachers and students can help the new students feel comfortable by in-troducing them to other students. (Kazadi) Homeroom teachers can group students by their birthday month or their country and make it easier for them to make friends. Teachers can compare class schedules and find out who has lunch together so the students can sit together and make friends. (Cruz) Finally, students can sup-port newcomers by showing them respect and welcoming them with open arms. (Iftin) These ideas would make those first days less lonely. (Cruz)

Family problems can be a big problem for many people. Per-haps family members don’t get along, or there is domestic vio-lence at home, or your parents don't like who you hang out with. (Kazadi) Maybe your family does-n’t have enough money. Students can bring all kinds of problems to school. As members of the “Patterson Family,” we all need to do our part to make students feel welcome and cared for.

Drop Outs: No Education. No Life.

Bayview Business Collaborative Logo Contest Winners

Shoes for Grades at Patterson By Andrea Capers

Patterson Press Staff Writer In the month of January, it was announced that Patterson High School is one of the schools chosen by Holabird Sports & ports Boosters to participate in the “Shoes For Grades” program. The companies wanted to contribute to society, and since the community has done so much for them they wanted to something even better. The main purpose of the Shoes for Grades program is the students. Students will receive free shoes for improving their grades. In my opinion, this is an excellent idea, because it may ac-tually work, meeting the students halfway on their goals to expand their educational skills. Shoes for Grades is not only expanding here at Patterson High School, but in other se-lected Baltimore City and County schools. Shoes for Grades should

also make a great impact on im-proving grades, and more stu-dents will have the ability to graduate. Next year, if everything goes well, there may be added incentives for students such as hats, and shirts, etc.

The main goal of the Shoes for Grades program is to find a way for our Patterson students to improve their grades and go as far as possible. This is a great way to start the year off fresh and encour-age more and more students to do their best.

By Monique Frink Patterson Press Staff Writer

On February 8th, Patter-son High School held the first an-nual science fair, for which the students had to come up with a scientific question and solve it. The science fair was held in the breezeway between Transporta-tion and the Professional Health Academy. Ms. Stevens and Ms. Hope were in charge of the sci-ence fair. There were 14 teams that were a part of the event in which they had four months to prepare. The motivation for the science fair was the grades and the fact that the students could do anything they wanted to do as long as they followed the scien-tific method. The teachers liked all the projects overall. Jasmine Arm-strong and Kendra Burch won 1st place and received $150. Tynier Jones won 2nd place and received $90. Jessica Grant, Mil-dred Williams, and Iesha McKnight won 3rd place and received $60.

The students had an oppor-tunity to take what they learned

and apply it to the real world. The requirements were to carry out the scientific method. The science fair itself and seeing the kids ex-plain their projects were what caught peoples attention. Dr. Bush, Dr. Ekeocha, and Mr. Gil-man, who were the judges for the science fair, all had science back-grounds, which is why the pro-jects were all judged fairly. The experiments that tested the stu-dents knowledge and professional skills were some of the favorites.

Ms. Hope and Ms. Stevens plan to have another science fair next year. The advice Ms. Stevens and Ms. Hope gave to the partici-pants who didn't win was to get extra help with the methods, and good luck in next year’s science fair.

Patterson High School 75¢ March 2008

Patterson’s First Annual Science Fair

The winning entries; clockwise from the top: 1st Place– DeShaun Jackson, 2nd Place-Mohammed Al Tashy, 3rd Place--Eric Walker.

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Creative Writing The Count Down

By Amber Sanders

4 months Filled with mends

4 months Filled with crunch time

4 months Filled with turning ourselves around

3 months

Filled with stress 3 months

Filled with exhaustion 3 months

Filled with motivations

2 months Filled with realizations

2 months Filled with anticipation

& 1 month left

Until we finally achieve our one big goal

We all went through hardships and frustrations Arguments with teachers and administrators Drama, stress & when the final day happens

& when we all look back we realize it was all worth it.

By Brittany Anderson

I must say that the coolest teacher would have to be Ms. Staton from the Arts and Humanities academy in room 204. She keeps it real for every-one. This lady has helped me out a lot and taught me health in the 11th grade. She went to school at Morgan State University and was in the Sigma Gamma Rho sorority that she still repre-sents today. She even had me thinking about joining a sorority when I attend college. If I ever I had an issue she was there to always help me out. I decided to write about Ms. Staton because not only is she nice and kind but whenever you have a problem or issue she could be a supportive person that you might want to come to for her opinion and honesty. This is Ms. Staton’s second year at Pat-terson. I think she loves it here. I do believe she is proud to teach us and

show us some things in life that we need to know. Ms Staton, I just want to let you know you have my approbation on every thing you do. You are my role model and I will always look up to you

because you taught me to be a positive person. I believe that you should be noticed for all your hard work for us students at Patterson.

By Shalay Rogers With the Patterson High School girl’s basketball team holding the rest of the season in their court, these girls are finishing out the year with an outstanding record of 8-6, the best they have had in over 10 years. “They’ve put forth a lot of effort this year, I can really tell.”, says Coach Hope. “And it has paid off a lot:, she follows. The varsity team has 11 players with 4 returning starters from last year. The junior varsity team, holding the same re-cord, has also done exceedingly well in the last couple of weeks.

Coach Kelly (varsity basket-

ball coach) say, “Even though there were a lot of games we could have won this season, but I

give our ladies applause for their ambition and their devotion towards the game.” One of the JV players facetiously stated, “At first I thought Coach Butler to be very stringent toward the team, but she is very helpful towards the team.” Coach Butler taught the varsity team three years ago while Coach Kelly taught the JV team.

Play-offs are coming up for the girl’s basketball team and their next game is home where they play Lake Clifton. The girls look forward to another big win to end the season out with a high school record.

The Lady Clippers

The Coolest Teacher Ever!!!!!

It Feels Good to Be a Winner! By Mohammad Al Tashy When I came in second place in the Bayview Business Collaborative (BBC) Logo Competition, I couldn’t believe it, because at first I didn’t even put any effort into it. I remember that day when my teacher told me that she entered the class in a logo competition and whoever won first place would get a hundred dollars, second place would win fifty dollars, and third place would win twenty-five dollars. I really wasn’t trying to win and I didn’t even start on it right away. I played around for a little while, I talked, and I ate some junk food. The next day, I came to class and Ms. King gave me a sheet of paper and told me that there wouldn’t be any playing around that day. I started on the logo and the first thing that popped up in my head was the Bayview Community and the different people living in it. Then I thought about downtown Baltimore itself and the Maryland flag. I started with a circle that represents the earth, and put the Maryland Flag inside the circle. Around one side of the circle I drew a building that would represent the best part of Baltimore, which to me is down-town Baltimore. On the other side of the logo I drew people holding hands, and that represents the different people in Baltimore. I turned it in and never thought that I would come in second place. I did

n’t even want the spotlight on me. When I came in second place, I started thinking about what would have hap-pened if I would have put my best effort into it. I most likely would have come in first place, or I might even have a future job as a logo designer. I was pretty ex-cited.

The big day came and everybody was there. There were lots of important people present. For example, Danny Wil-cox, a Ravens football player, Ms. D’Anna, people from the BBC, and Mr. Castle from Castle Toyota. My parents came, and Channel 13 News was there when I got my fifty dollar check. I was happy and motivated to do better. Ever since that day I have been trying my best in all my classes and I hope to enter an-other logo competition in the future.

Mohammed’s 2nd Place Winning Entry

It’s You I Care For

By Walter Reynolds

I’ll care about you everyday, through fire and through fear.

I want to be the one that dries your every tear.

You’re the one I want, the one I want to hold.

To keep you safe everyday and keep you from the cold.

I’ll walk through Heaven or through fiery flames to get to where you are.

You’re in my heart and I know you’re there so you’ll never be too far.

Gold shines bright but you in my life could shine more.

You’re the one that I want to hold onto and the one I want to care for.

Time in life is short and my time for now is due.

Even God knows that I’d walk around the world just to spend time with you.

The days go on and you’re so far away.

And when the nights grow cold, I have nothing to say.

But I do feel something, and it starts in my chest.

It moves toward my heart and it knows that you’re the best.

It’s the way I feel for you and it never slows down.

It will keep going up and up and around and around.

In my eyes you’re perfect, and as beautiful as can be.

When I think of you nothing can bother me.

The worlds what she deserves, but that I could never give her.

But if I had to cry, I would, just to build her a river.

Would I give my life for yours, I would in an instant.

I would give you my love, because that’s all I have to give.

I’d take my own life for yours, just so you could live.

I’d never make you cry, and I’d never break your heart.

The only thing I’d fear is if we were ever to drift apart.

If I had one wish, it would be for you to love me and me to love you.

I’ll wish upon a star everyday until that day comes true.

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Me and My Shadow

Yo, Mr. Mo!

The Patterson Press staff would like to congratulate the following stu-dents on their college acceptances: Donyae Boykins CCBC Concetta Bruton CCBC Jazmin Campbell CCBC Micheal Collins CCBC Antonio Foster Morgan State University (pre-college program) Kiana Green CCBC and Coppin State Jonathan Hernandez CCBC Sharda Hunter University of Maryland Eastern Shore Alisha Matthews Morgan State university Byasia McInnis CCBC Kari Owens Towson University Shanae Revell Morgan State University (pre-college program) Shelsy Ribadeneira University of Maryland College Park University of Maryland Baltimore County Asia Strother Allegany College Tammy Yates CCBC

College Bound!

SkillsUSA Regional and State Nail Competition

By Shanae Revell On February 2, 2008, Patterson students represented our very own Skill-sUSA chapter in the Maryland Regional III skills championships. The competi-tions were held in Anne Arundel County at the Center of Technology North, South, and also at Catonsville Community College. Students who participated in this competition were split up according to their career and technology pathways. They were accompanied by Ms. Ka-dava, Ms. Hall-Butler and other Career and Technology teachers. There were 8 different high schools from Baltimore and Anne Arun-del County. Spectators were welcomed and lunch was provided to those who participated. The competition started at 8am and ended at 3pm. Transportation was also provided. Many of our fellow students participated in this event in hopes of placing 1st or 2nd so they could to make it to Nationals in April.

In the Health Care Competi-tion, Bobby McNeil, Shalonda Thorn-ton, Crystal Ridgeway, and Ajia Moses showed their skills off to the judges. Bobby McNeil won 3rd place in the competition. Tiffany Brown and Maria-Alejandra Santillano par-ticipated in the Pre-School Competi-

tion. Maria received 2nd place and Tiffany Brown received 3rd place. In The Nail Care Competition, Theresa Lawson, Shamyia Long, Nikell Smith and Asia Strother did their best and two of our girls placed in the top three. Shamyia Long won 1st place and Asia Strother won 3rd place. Congratula-tions are in order for all of these partici-pants. Shamyia Long and Maria-Alejandra Santillano were able to ad-vance to the State Championships this year. The competition is to be held on Friday and Saturday, April 4th and 5th. All 23 counties in Maryland will be attending the State Championship too. The 1st place winner in each category will qualify for Nationals. This year, nationals will be held in Kansas City Missouri. There are about 13,000 stu-dents who participate in the national competition. Let’s wish our two fellow students good luck.

Skills USA is always looking for dona-tions to fund our Maryland State com-petitions. Every little bit helps. Mem-bership is always open, but only stu-dents who have a career pathway are able to join. For more information, you can access the SkillsUSA online at www.skillsusa.org, or see Ms. Bridge-forth, the SkillsUSA advisor in room 212.

Welcome, Mr. Green!

By Kashawna Feldman, Patterson Press Staff Writer

Mr. Green is the new Success Academy counselor. He came to Patter-son from Walbrook High School where he was a Special Educator. Mr. Green says that he really likes the Success Academy a lot and says that he would not leave from there because he likes getting ninth-graders ready for life. What he plans to do with ninth grade is to im-prove their attendance, social lives and help them focus on their future goals.

By Kiana Greene, Patterson Press Staff Writer

Mr. Motaung is the new princi-

pal in the success academy. He was born and raised, and attended college in South Africa. He received his first degree at Transvaal College of Education. Then he came to the United States in 1988 to go to college at Montreat College in Ash-ville, N.C. and received his Associate degree and his Bachelor’s degree in Eng-lish Communications.

After that he went to Princeton University in New Jersey, where he

received his NA degree in Education and Theology. Then went to Notre Dame College in Baltimore, M.D. where he received another N.A. degree. Mr. Motaung has 10 years of education. He has years of experience as a princi-pal. He came to Patterson from Wal-brook High School.

When asked, “Do you like Suc-cess?” He replied, “yes,” because he has middle school background and he understands the mentality of the ninth graders. He says they’re young, imma-ture, hormones kicking all over, and don’t understand themselves. He calls it “A Stage in Development.” He feels that it’s his responsibility to help them get through this stage.

He says, “I love my job, and as long as I have the desire and energy I will stay as a principal.” When I asked him if he would ever go to another academy he replied, “yes, I would take the opportunity but only for exposure and to get to know the upper classmen.”

When we asked, him how stu-dents in South Africa are different from the students in the United States, he replied, “The student’s in South Africa see education as the key of freedom. The students in the U.S. don’t really understand how education is free. They don’t see the good if they don’t educate themselves.”

By Sherelle Davis, Patterson Press Staff Writer

In February and the first week of March, all of the CTE teachers at Pat-terson participated in preparing ninth-graders to shadow upper classmen in a pathway. On “Shadow Day” the ninth-graders who had chosen a career path-way that they would like to investigate shadowed a teacher or a student in that pathway. This was a great program for the freshmen, so they can have an idea of what career they might want to be in. On Wednesday February 20th, Daneika Griffin was Andrea Caper’s shadow student. Andrea Capers was very excited to have a shadow student be-cause she can remember how she was when she was in the ninth grade. An-

drea took Daneika to her EMT class where they are now learning about shock trauma and the job of a paramedic. Even though she was amongst upperclassmen Daneika still tried her best to do the work. In every class she participated in some kind of way. One class that she felt was a challenge was physiology and anatomy. In that class she just watched and listened. In the EMT class she did a five senses activity that she enjoyed very much. She also attended Mrs. Reese’s English class were she did work.

Danieka enjoyed going to her shadow classes that day. She can’t wait to be an upperclassman. Danieka loves the way that Patterson High school gives the students an opportunity to choose the career pathway they’d like to follow. She also thinks Patterson is a great school.

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Sporting Events Schedules

APRIL MIXED TRACK AND FIELD Thursday 4/3/2008 3:45 PM Game Away Lake Clifton (M V) Thursday 4/10/2008 3:45 PM Game Away Digital Harbor (M V) Saturday 4/12/2008 9:00 AM Game Away City College (M V) Thursday 4/17/2008 3:45 PM Game Away City College (M V) Thursday 4/24/2008 3:45 PM Game Away Lake Clifton (M V)

By Jada Blackwell Patterson Press Staff Writer

On Thursday, March 6th, the Patterson Boy’s Varsity Basket-ball team competed in the re-gional semi-finals at Mervo. The Clippers came out with determi-nation and confidence from an earlier season loss against the same team by 33 points. “Ever since that loss, that game was fresh in our minds because we knew we would face this same team again in the play-offs”, says Coach Lewis, one of the varsity coaches. With a rejuvenated season in mind, the Clippers came off of an impressive victory over the #2 ranked Patapsco High basketball team two days earlier with antici-pation of this long awaited re-match against Mervo. Throughout a defensive battle, the first quarter ended with a score of 8-6. With the Clippers already in foul trouble they had to replace their biggest player, Coriese Bruce (#45) with Rodney Straughter (#12). Because of the lack of size, power-forward Tyrell

Addison (#21) had to play an even bigger role. The tough defensive battle con-tinued into the second quarter with the half-time score of 15-10 and the lone offensive production coming from Tyrell Addison.

Coach Lewis speaks about the team’s performance during the first half:

“Defensively, we started the game off perfectly. Offensively, we couldn’t hit water if we fell out of a boat.”

The Clippers were neck and neck with the Mervo team all through-out the second half, but was still defeated by 3 points with the final score of 46-43.

“When you don’t get what you expect from your top players you can’t expect to win a game”, said Coach Lewis, referring to the top three scorers who only scored 8 points combined.

Coach Lewis proudly states, “Overall we had a great season, going from 8 wins last year to 14 wins this year!”

The Patterson Clippers went out with a record breaking 2008 sea-son. This is the first year in Pat-terson High history that our team

Varsity Boys’ Basketball: Champions in Our Hearts

ARIES-MARCH 21 – APRIL 20 You’re a dynamic and adventur-ous person. Your selfness and quick-temper can sometimes get in the way. Try not to get in the middle of difficult situations. Lucky Number: 10 Color: Green TAURUS-APRIL 21 – MAY 21 You’re a very patient, warm-hearted, and loving person. Your jealousy and possessive ways can sometimes interfere with your feelings. Enjoy and share your weekend with that special some-one. Lucky Number: 3 Color: Brown GEMINI-MAY 22 – JUNE 21 You’re a witty and loving person but you can often be very tense and inconsistent. Make plans to visit a friend or spent time with your family. Lucky Number: 15 Color: Violet CANCER-JUNE 22 – JULY 22 Your every emotional and loving. Your clingingness can be an is-sue. Try to give your spouse/ mate some space. Be aware of an unexpected someone that may come and pay you a visit. Lucky Number: 7 Color: Aqua LEO- JULY 23 – AUGUST 21 You’re a very broad-minded, faithful, loving person. Your bossy and dogmatic ways can sometimes get you into trouble. Go for what you believe in try to avoid those that are trying to bring you down. Lucky Number: 1 Color: Yellow VIRGO-AUGUST 22 – SEPTEMBER 23 You are a reliable and trustworthy person. You can be a bit shy in front of people. Don’t let your worries get in the way. Have a good time for this weekend with a trip to a friend’s house. Lucky Number:21 Color: Burnt Orange

LIBRA- SEPTEMBER 24 – OCTBER 23 At times you can be a very charm-ing and easy going person. You are sociable and fun to be with. Avoid those that can may be a bad influenced because you are easily influenced by people.

Lucky Number: 12 Color: Red SCORPIO- OCTOBER 24 – NOVEMBER 22 You’re a determined and passion-ate person. You have a very mag-netic personality which means that people are drawn to you. But your jealousy and obsessive can be your downfall. A very happy surprise may be in store for you.

Lucky Number: 4 Color: Ivy SAGITTARIUS-NOVEMBER 23 – DECEMBER 22

You are very optimistic and lov-ing to people you are a straight forward person and very restless and careless. This month your finance will be very good you is saving all your money. Something good will happen.

CAPRICORN- DECEMBER23- JANUARY20

Your are very patient and careful and humorous. You will enjoy a weekend with a friend and have lots of fun. Try to loosen up a lit-tle and not be over convention.

Lucky number: 5 Color: Red AQUARIOUS-JANUARY21- FEBUARY19

You are an independent and origi-nal person. You are very loyal and honest. Although being un-emotional may spoil your plans and hurt someone close to you.

Lucky number: 3 Color: Purple PISCES – FEBRUARY20-MARCH20

Being secretive can interfere with you further relationships. Loosen up and use your wonderful imagi-nation. This can help you to enjoy your weekend.

Lucky number:7 Color: Blue

Horoscopes By Erika Baxter and Latrice Lucky, Patterson Press Staff

BOYS BASEBALL Wednesday 4/2/2008 3:45 PM Game Home Mervo (B V) Friday 4/4/2008 3:45 PM Game Away @ Reginald Lewis (B V) Monday 4/7/2008 3:45 PM Game Away @ Digital Harbor (B V) Wednesday 4/9/2008 3:45 PM Game Away @ Northwestern (B V) Thursday 4/10/2008 3:45 PM Game Home Edmondson-Westside (B V) Monday 4/14/2008 3:45 PM Game Away @ Poly (B V) Wednesday 4/16/2008 3:45 PM Game Home Carver Vo-Tech (B V) Friday 4/18/2008 3:45 PM Game Home WEB DuBois (B V)

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BOYS LACROSSE Tuesday 3/18/2008 4:00 PM Scrimmage Home Mount Carmel (G V) Monday 3/31/2008 3:45 PM Game Away @ Digital Harbor (G V) Friday 4/4/2008 3:45 PM Game Away @ Western (G V) Monday 4/7/2008 3:45 PM Game Home Poly (G V) Wednesday 4/9/2008 3:45 PM Game Home City College (G V) Friday 4/11/2008 3:45 PM Game Home Western (G V) Wednesday 4/16/2008 3:45 PM Game Away @ Poly (G V) Friday 4/18/2008 3:45 PM Game Away @ City College (G V)

GIRLS LACROSSE Tuesday 3/18/2008 4:00 PM Scrimmage Home Mount Carmel (G V) Monday 3/31/2008 3:45 PM Game Away @ Digital Harbor (G V) Friday 4/4/2008 3:45 PM Game Away @ Western (G V) Monday 4/7/2008 3:45 PM Game Home Poly (G V) Wednesday 4/9/2008 3:45 PM Game Home City College (G V) Friday 4/11/2008 3:45 PM Game Home Western (G V) Wednesday 4/16/2008 3:45 PM Game Away @ Poly (G V) Friday 4/18/2008 3:45 PM Game Away @ City College (G V)

GIRLS SOFTBALL Wednesday 4/2/2008 4:00 PM Game Home Forest Park (G V) Friday 4/4/2008 2:45 PM Game Home Edmondson-Westside (G V) Monday 4/7/2008 4:00 PM Game Away @ Southwestern (G V) Harlem Park Wednesday 4/9/2008 4:00 PM Game Home Carver Vo-Tech (G V) Friday 4/11/2008 4:00 PM Game Home City College (G V) Wednesday 4/16/2008 2:45 PM Game Home Digital Harbor (G V) Friday 4/18/2008 4:00 PM Game Home Western (G V)

MIXED TENNIS Thursday 4/3/2008 3:45 PM Game Home Samuel L Banks (M V) Tuesday 4/8/2008 3:45 PM Game Away @ Edmondson-Westside (M V) Thursday 4/10/2008 3:45 PM Game Home Digital Harbor (M V) Monday 4/14/2008 3:45 PM Game Away @ Western (M V) Tuesday 4/15/2008 3:45 PM Game Home Southwestern (M V) Thursday 4/17/2008 3:45 PM Game Away @ Poly (M V)

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Update! Update! Update! By Ashley Garrison,

Patterson Pres Staff Writer President Mwai Kibaki and opposition leader Raila Odinga de-cided to form a coalition government after weeks of rioting. The deal cre-ated the role of prime minister, which is believed to be Odingas position. The prime minister will work with the president to coordinate govern-ment affairs. “In the past two months, Kenyans have known nothing but sadness…Kenya has room for all of us if we can enhance peace and tolerance. Fellow Kenyans, we stand before you to give a solemn commitment,”

Kibaki said. After the treaty was signed and an agreement was met, Odinga thanked Kibaki and recognized him as presi-dent. He stated that they were once c o m p e t i t o r s b u t a r e n o w “countrymen.” It is said that there was not only influence within Kenya to come to an agreement, but also from surrounding countries.

“This is and important and positive step forward. We want the agreement implemented successfully… The in-dividuals responsible for promoting violence still face potential action by the U.S like visa bans. We will be watching carefully,” said Tom Ca-sey, U.S State Department Duty Spokesman.

Patterson’s Global Community

•Head of State: President

Mwai Kibaki •Total Land Area:

582,650 sq km •Population: 36,913,721 •Currency: Kenyan Shilling •Capital City: Nairobi •Climate: Subtropical

{Summer}Dec-Mar {Winter}July-Aug •Languages: Official

Language-Swahili *English Spoken Widely* •Measurements:

Metric System •Time: GMT+3 hours •Natural Resources:

Limestone, Soda ash, Salt, Gemstones, Fluorspar, Zinc, Diatomite, Gypsum, Wildlife, Hydropower •Ethnic Groups: Kikuyu 22%,

Luhya !4%, Luo 13%, Kalen jin 12%, Kamba 11%, Kisii 6%, Meru 6%, Other African 15%, Non-African (Asian, European, Arab) 1%

• Religions: Protestant 45%, Ro-man Catholic 33%, Muslim 10%, Indigenous Beliefs 10%, Other 2%

Public Holidays January 1st: New Years Day Varies: Good Friday Varies: Easter Monday May 1st: Labor Day June 1st: Madaraka Day October 10th: Moi Day October 20th: Kenyatta Day December 12th: Independence Day December 25th: Christmas Day December 26th: Boxing Day

Country Highlight: Kenya

By: Saul Benitez,

Patterson Press Staff Writer Orgullo Latino is a club de-signed for students of Patterson High School who have a high inter-est in Latino culture. This does not necessarily mean that you have to be Latino/Hispanic to join the club. To be a member of Orgullo Latino the student would only have to pay $10 dollars and be able to meet the club requirements which are to maintain good grades, maintain good atten-dance, have good behavior, and par-ticipate and cooperate with club ac-tivities. The club was founded in the 2001-2002 school year by Ms. Flo-res, a Spanish teacher and also the adviser for the Spanish-speaking stu-dents in the school. “It makes me very proud to see the students grow and mature. They have made speeches in front of thousands of people and they have come to have the desire to make a difference in their community. I love you all” Viva Orgullo Latino! Ms. Flores said The main purpose of the club is to support the Latino community in the school, to create better under-standing of the different cultures, inspire and motivate foreign students and to make them feel welcome in the school. The club has done many important things in the past. They

have participated in immigration ral-lies and marches, participated in the Co lumbus Day Parade; they have or-ganized and performed an assembly for the Hispanic Heritage Month to educate other students about the dif-ferent Latino cultures.

They also have meetings, at which students gather every month in the auditorium where they play games, and talk about different issues that are going on in the school or in the community.

The club plans new activities all the time for their own entertain-ment or to help the community. Last year, several students from they club went to Annapolis to speak to the senators about a bill that was intro-duced which would help undocu-mented immigrant students go to col-lege with out having

to pay tuition as an out-of-state stu-dent. In-state tuition for these stu-dents was the goal they were trying to reach. The bill unfortunately did not pass, but this year they did it again and hopefully it will pass this year.

The students of Orgullo La-tino are students in 9th – 12th grade from diverse parts of the world and we’re very proud of our Latin blood. We’re students that want to help our community and make a difference, and that’s why we’re Orgullo La-tino!!!!!!

Orgullo Latino (Latin Pride)

By Ashley Garrison,

Patterson Press Staff Writer -Elections turned voters into rioters after Mwai Kibaki was re-elected into office

On Monday December 31, 2007, Nairobi, Kenya erupted into chaos as rioters protested the gov-ernment’s announcement that voters re-elected President Mwai Kibaki with 51.3% of the vote, compared to Raila Odinga with 48.7%.

Violence is rare for Kenya, since it’s one of the most stable na-tions in Africa. It erupted into chaos because of the disputed election, which triggered violence.

There was a rally that took place after the elections called by Odinga who accused Kibaki of “doctoring” the vote. Kibaki and

Odinga are both members of fa-mous tribes in Kenya. Kibaki’s tribe, Kikuyu, makes up about 22% while Odinga’s tribe, Luo, makes up 13%. Many believe it was popu-larity that won him the election.

These riots are believed to be the biggest crisis since independence. As Raila Odinga stated, “The Kenyan people are right now in a state of mourning...They are mourning the loss of Democracy.” About 350 lives were lost, and 100,000-250,000 peo-ple were driven from their homes. Hospitals in Kisumu reported a num-ber of people had been admitted with gunshot wounds. As Dr. Mawjii, at the Agha Khan hospital stated, “I’ve been around town today and the at-mosphere is calm and quiet but we have operated on a number of casual-ties.”

By Iftin Iftin, Patterson Press Staff Writer

RAMP, the Refugee Adoles-

cent Mentoring Program, is a pro-gram that is open to students with Refugee status; which means that they were forced to leave their coun-try because of persecution due to many different factors. It is also open to immigrant students. The program meets on Wednesday and Thursday afternoons and matches students with college mentors to help with homework, college appli-cations and work, and any guidance they may need. This program was founded by the Baltimore City Community College and the Refugee Youth Pro-ject, two organizations who work very hard to improve education in Baltimore City. The program was run at Patterson a few years ago, but this summer Ms. Hughes (Patterson English IV teacher) became in-volved with RAMP as a substitute teacher at the summer program. “I fell in love with the program and the rest is history,” said Ms. Hughes. The only requirement for membership is that students be inter-national students and that they come with an open mind, some homework, a willingness to learn and to be a part of our community. The RAMP pro-gram has 21 members from Somalia, Sudan, Senegal, Guinea, Congo, Togo, Ethiopia, and Liberia to name a few. Most of our students are twelfth graders but we have 9th, 10th and 11th graders as well. There are 21 students, who are currently attending the program and 10 mentors from Loyola College, where Mr. Weidman (the other pro-gram coordinator) went to school, University of Baltimore, and Mary-land Institute College of Art (MICA). They are also working with Johns Hopkins on a service project and with MICA on an art project. Students did not know their mentors before they started. Ms. Hughes met all of the mentors and trained them to work with the stu-dents. After she met them, she got to know them a bit and chose which of the students they might be a good match for. She has done a pretty good

job pairing the stu dents. Many people in the program don't know each other, but they get to know each other VERY quickly! We have a grant, so the money that we get has to be used to work with International students. RAMP is important because it pro-vides a place where International stu-dents can come together to do work, practice language and writing, and get more help about what they are going to do in college.

RAMP meets every Wednes-day and Thursday in Ms. Hughes’ classroom (125A) in the Professional Health Services Academy. In addition to working with our mentors on homework, we also attend field trips, work as mentors to the Refugee youth project Pre-K through 7th grade stu-dents, and complete art projects. Many of the students also serve as student ambassadors that go to other schools to talk about their experience as refugees coming to the United States. There is also a scholarship for RAMP students to help pay for col-lege tuition.

We are not going un-noticed! Our program has gotten a lot of attention recently from the media. Iftin Iftin was featured the Baltimore Sun and Arlette Kazadi and the RAMP students were fea-tured in an article in another local publication.

Here are some things that the students in the RAMP program have to say about the program:

“I think that it helps to pro-vide a place where we can get work done, work on our reading and writ-ing, and enjoy each other's com-pany. It doesn't just do good things for the students. RAMP is one of my favorite parts of my week. We have a really great group of mentors working hard and proving that they really want to help us become better students.”—Iftin Iftin

“Since I started attending this program I never had any missed work and everyday I feel like com-ing to school because help is all I lacked, and I also believe there are no other schools better than our Patterson.”—Elisette Bikandou

Violence in Kenya

RAMP It Up!

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The Patterson Press would like to congratulate the international stu-

dents who will be graduating this May:

Roman S. Aguilar Elisette Bikandou Fredis Contreras Carman Cruz Mame N. Dieng Loutfi El Omari Erica Garcia-Martinez Saye M. Gartei Amadou Gologo Demba Gologo Jose A. Gonzalez Mbombu Kazadi Abdiaziz Maalin

Jose M. Mercado-Lopez Jeffren Moran

Zulma Portillo Terry E. Romero Damarys S. Turcios Matewos G. Workye Mambo Emmanuel Iftin Iftin Eder Izaguirre-Meza Marco Cortes Saul Benitez-Guevara Marbel Munoz Brian Uribe Denilson Pazos Jorge Galvan Neil Gonzalez

Patterson Press Staff: Advisor: Ms. Aspensen

Editors: Kiana Greene

Brandon Davis

Staff: Stephanie Andrews

Elida Argueta

Erika Baxter

Saul Benitez

Jada Blackwell

Andrea Capers

Sherelle Davis

Kashawna Feldman

Monique Frink

Ashley Garrison

Morgan Harris

Iftin Iftin

Lucky Latrice

Jordon Myers

Shanae Revell

Eric Turner

Devin Warren

Spanish Translation:

Saul Benitez

International Seniors Expected to Graduate with the Class of 2008

By Latrice Lucky, Patterson Press Staff Writer

On February 21, 2008 was

reverse mentor day for the law students. Our mentors came out and spent the day with us at Pat-terson. First the mentors and the mentees ate Breakfast, and then we talked about how we were doing and how our grades were in school. We introduced our teacher, Miss Brett, to our mentors.

After breakfast we had a mock trial. We split up into two groups—one group was for put-ting metal detectors in Baltimore City Public Schools and the other group was against it. We had the mock trial, and at the end we all were against metal detectors be-ing put in the schools.

Then we played a game: “are you smarter than a 5th

grader,” and then we took them on a tour of our school. We had to take our mentors to every teacher that we think has had a positive impact on us. Afterward, we introduced them to our acad-emy principal, and took them with us to one class in each acad-emy.

At lunchtime we all ate to-gether, and discussed what we did for the day and how the day went. Our mentors said that they had fun and they look forward to coming back to visit use again. They said that our school is a very nice school, the kids are very well behaved, and the teachers are very well organized and polite.

We had a very nice time on Reverse Mentor Day, and every-thing went as planned. We look forward to having the mentors come and visit our school again!

Law Class Hosts Mentors for “Reverse Mentor Day”

Increase Your Brainpower! Play Sudoku

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Por: Brandon Davis &

Andrea Capers, Personal de la prensa de

Patterson Escritores

con ayuda de Eric Ford

La estrategia de Patterson High School Community Schools y el Bayview Business Collaborative (BBC) se unieron este mes para una competencia de diseños. El BBC, en búsqueda de un diseño que representara la comunidad de Bayview, le propuso a las clases en la Patterson de diseño gráfico y las clases gráficas de las comunicaciones que aceptaran este desafío. Estaba decidido que una competencia entre los estudiantes haría este proyecto absolutamente interesante. Los parámetros fueron fijados con los premios que eran: 1er lugar $100.00, 2do lugar $25.00 y $50.00, el 3ro. El ganador del primer lugar de la competencia era nadas mas y nada menos Deshaun Jackson, un excelente estudiante del 12 que está en su camino a conseguir su diploma de la High School. El segundo lugar fue concedido a otro magnifico estudiante del 12 Mohammad Al Tashy. Y el tercer lugar fue concedido a un estudiante del 11 Eric Walker. El socio de Bayview business, Toyota Castle, patrocinó

la competencia. Los estudiantes trabajaron diligentemente en sus diseños y los representantes de BBC votaron para escoger los ganadores. Fue una decisión muy dura, porque había muchas entradas muy buenas. Lo Más importante, esta sociedad entre la escuela y Bayview business ayudo a establecer un buen ejemplo de visión compartida entre la escuela y la comunidad y sus alrededores que son esenciales en la construcción de una escuela en comunidad.

La azúcar en el cake fue la capacidad de Castle Toyota’s por conseguir que Daniel Wilcox, de Baltimore Ravens hablara en la ceremonia de premios. Daniel habló con todos los estudiantes que participaron sobre fijar metas, sobre cómo superar obstáculos, permaneciendo enfocados y la importancia del tener disciplina. Esperanzadamente, éste es el comienzo de una unión fuerte entre la Patterson y Bayview Business Collaborative

The Patterson Press

Por la clase del Sr. Smith Contemporary Affairs La clase del Sr. Smith Contemporary Affairs leyeron recientemente un artículo del Baltimore Sun acerca de la muerte de Zachariah Hallback. Acordando con el artículo (sol 1/17/08 de Baltimore), Zachariah se salió de la Patterson High School porque estaba solo. Muchos de sus amigos atendían a diversas escuelas, y él no tenía a ninguna persona con quien hablar en Patterson. Después de que él se salió de la Patterson, él comenzó a trabajar en su GED y se volvió activo en el proyecto de álgebra de Baltimore. Él deseó mejorar escuelas de la ciudad. Él usaba siempre el botón del proyecto, “NO educación, NO vida”. Un ladrón le disparo mientras que esperaba el bus en una parada de autobús con dos otros amigos. Él murió en un hospital tres días después. Después de leer el artículo, los estudiantes escribieron sobre porque los estudiantes se salen de las escuela y cuáles son las razones y qué se podría hacerce para ayudar a la situación. Fuera de una lista de 12 razones, la clase se centró en solamente tres: soledad, tensiones de la familia, y acoso sexual. En escuela, hay muchos estudiantes que no tienen amigos. La soledad es una sensación muy mala que puede presionar a una persona y hacer que hagan malas cosas. (Cruz) los profesores pueden notar si un estudiante está solo. Estudiantes que a menudo caminan solos a lo largo de los pasillos y parecen estar inseguros de sí mismos. (Iftin)

Cuando los estudiantes llegan las escuelas (recién llegados), necesitan una recepción en cada sala de clase en donde pueden ser introducidos a otros estudiantes. (Iftin) los profesores pueden crear un ritual de bienvenida y demostrarles cómo tener éxito en Patterson (Iftin) loes profesores pueden ayudar a los nuevos estudiantes a sentirse cómodos introduciéndolos a otros estudiantes. (Kazadi) los profesores de Homeroom pueden buscar los estudiantes por su mes del cumpleaños o su país y hacer más fácil para que se reúnan y se hagan a amigos. Los profesores pueden comparar el horario de clase y descubrir quién almuerza en el mismo tiempo para que así los estudiantes puedan sentarse juntos y hacerse amigos. (Cruz) finalmente, los estudiantes pueden apoyar a recién llegados demostrándoles respecto y dándoles la bienvenida con los brazos abiertos. (Iftin) estas ideas harían sentir esos primeros días menos solos. (Cruz)

Los problemas familiares pueden ser un problema grande para mucha gente. Quizás los miembros de la familia no se llevan bien, o hay violencia doméstica en el hogar, o sus padres no les gusta con quién sus hijos andan. (Kazadi) talvez su familia no tiene bastante dinero. Los estudiantes pueden traer todo tipo de problemas a la escuela. Como miembros de la “familia de Patterson,” nosotros todos tenemos que poner de nuestra parte para hacer que los estudiantes se sientan bienvenidos y cuidados.

Drop Outs: No educación, no vida.

Ganadores del Concurso de Diseños de Bayview

Business Col laborat ive .

Zapatos por buenas notas en Patterson Por Andrea Capers

Escritora del personal de la prensa de Patterson

En el mes de enero, fue anunciado que la Patterson es una de las escuelas elegidas por Holabird Sports & ports Boosters para participar en los “zapatos para el programa de las buenas notas”. Las compañías desearon contribuir a la sociedad, y puesto que la comunidad ha hecho tanto para ellos desearon hacer algo incluso mejor. El propósito principal de los zapatos para el programa de las notas son los estudiantes. Los estudiantes recibirán los zapatos gratis por mejorar sus notas. En mi opinión, esto es una idea excelente, porque puede funcionas realmente, satisfaciendo a los estudiantes por medio de sus metas para ampliar sus habilidades educativas. Los Zapatos por buenas notas no sólo se está aplicando aquí en la Patterson, tambien en otras escuelas seleccionadas de la ciudad y del condado de Baltimore. Los zapatos por las notas deben también

hacer un gran impacto en mejorar las notas, y más para que más estudiantes tengan la capacidad de graduarse. El próximo año, si todo sale bien, puede que se agreguen ciertos premios más para los estudiantes tales como sombreros, y las camisas, etc.

La meta principal de los zapatos para el programa Zapatos por buenas notas es encontrar una manera para que nuestros estudiantes de Patterson mejoren sus notas y vayan por lo que es posible. Esto es una gran manera de comenzar el año frescamente y de animar a más y más estudiantes para hacer su mejor.

Por Monique Frink

Escritor del personal de la prensa de Patterson

El 8 de febrero, la Patterson High School llevó a cabo la primera feria anual de ciencia la cual los estudiantes tuvieron que componer una pregunta científica y solucionarla. La feria de ciencia fue llevada a cabo en el breezeway entre Transportation y la academia de Professional Health. Ms Stevens y Ms. Hope estaban a cargo de la feria de ciencia. Había 14 equipos que eran una parte del evento en el cual tenían cuatro meses para prepararse. La motivación para la feria de la ciencia eran las notas y el hecho de que los estudiantes podían hacer cualquier cosa que ellos quisieran hacer mientras siguieran el método científico. A Los profesores les gustaron todos los proyectos en total. Jasmine Armstrong y Kendra Burch ganaron el 1er lugar y recibieron $150. Tynier Jones ganó el 2do lugar y recibió $90. Jessica Grant, Mildred Williams, y Iesha McKnight ganaron el 3ro y recibieron $60 dolares.

Los estudiantes tenían la oportunidad de tomar lo que aprendieron y aplicarlo al mundo

real. Los requisitos eran realizar el método científico. La ciencia en sí misma y viendo a los estudiantes explicar sus proyectos era lo que llamo la atención de la gente. El Dr. Bush, el Dr. Ekeocha, y Sr. Gilman, que eran los jueces de la feria científica, todos tenían experiencia en la ciencia por eso los proyectos todos fueron juzgados justamente. Los experimentos que pusieron en prueba la sabiduría de los estudiantes y las habilidades profesionales fueron unos de los favoritos.

Ms Hope y Ms. Steven planean tener otra feria científica el próximo año. El consejo que Ms. Stevens y Ms. Hope dieron a los participantes que no ganaron fue que debían conseguir ayuda adicional con los métodos, y les desearon buena suerte en la feria científica del año próximo.

Patterson High School 75¢ Marzo 2008

Primera feria anual de ciencia de Patterson

The winning entries; clockwise from the top: 1st Place– DeShaun Jackson, 2nd Place-Mohammed Al Tashy, 3rd Place--Eric Walker.

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Escritura Creativa La cuenta regresiva

Por: Amber Sanders

4 meses

Lleno de reparaciones 4 meses

Lleno de tiempo crujido 4 meses

Lleno de vueltas alrededor 3 meses

Lleno de tensión 3 meses

Lleno de cansancio 3 meses

Lleno de motivaciones 2 meses

Lleno de realizaciones 2 meses

Lleno de anticipación & 1 mes

Todos nosotros finalmente alcanzamos nuestra meta.

Todos pasamos con dificultades y frustraciones Discusiones con los maestros y los administradores

Drama, tensión y cuando el día final sucede Y miramos atrás nos damos cuenta

Que todo valió la pena.

Por: Brittany Anderson Debo decir que la maestra más chida tendría que ser Ms Staton de la academia de artes y humanidades en el cuarto numero 204. Ella nos cuida a todos y nos hace ver la realidad. Esta señora me ha ayudado mucho y me ha enseñado salud en el grado 11. Ella fue a la escuela en la universidad de estado de Morgan y estaba en la hermandad Gamma Rho sorority que ella todavía representa hoy. Ella incluso me tenía el pensar de ensamblar una hermandad de mujeres cuando valla a la universidad. Si alguna vez tenía un problema siempre ella estaba allí para ayudarme. Decidí escribir sobre ms Staton porque no sólo tiene una clase agradable sino que si alguna vez tienes algún problema ella podría ser una persona de apoyo que usted puede confiar con su opinión y honradez. Éste es el Segundo año de Ms. Staton en la Patterson. Pienso que le

encanta aquí. Creo que ella está orgullosa de enseñarnos y demostrarnos algunas cosas en la vida que necesitamos saber. Ms Staton, apenas deseo le dejo conocerle tengo mi aprobación en cada cosa que usted hace. Usted es mi modelo para seguir y

siempre la recordare porque usted me enseñó a ser una persona positiva. Creo que usted debe ser reconocida por todo su trabajo duro para nosotros los estudiantes en Patterson.

Por Shalay Rogers Con el equipo de baloncesto las muchachas de Patterson High School llevaron a cabo el resto de la temporada en su corte, estas muchachas están terminando el año con un record excepcional de 8-6, el mejor que han tenido por 10 años. “Han puesto adelante muchos esfuerzo este año. Puedo realmente notar”, dijo Coach Hope. “Y ha funcionado mucho.” El equipo tiene 11 jugadoras con cuatro comenzantes que volvíeroiron del año pasado. El equipo menor de Varsity, llevando a cabo el mismo record también ha hecho excesivamente bien. Coach Kelly el entrenador de baloncesto del equipo Varsity, dijo,

“aunque habían muchos de juegos, pudimos haber ganado esta temporada, pero doy a nuestras señoritas un aplauso por su ambición y su dedicación en el juego.” Uno de los jugadores de JV graciosamente indico, “Yo pensé al principio que Coach Butler era muy rigurosa con el equipo, pero ella es muy ayudadora con el equipo.” Coach Butler enseñó el equipo de varsity hace tres años mientras que el Coach Kelly enseñó a equipo de JV.

Los Play-offs están acercándose para el equipo de baloncesto de muchachas y estamos queriendo tener otro triunfo grande para terminar la temporada con un record grandioso para la escuela.

The Lady Clippers

¡La maestra más buena onda de siempre!!!

¡Se Siente Grandioso ser un Ganador! Por Mohammad Al Tashy

Cuando gane el segundo lugar en la competición de the Bayview Business Collaborative (BBC) Logo no lo podía creer, porque al principio no puse ningún esfuerzo en él. Recuerdo ese día en que mi profesor me dijo que ella me metió en una competición de diseño y quienquiera ganar el primer lugar ganaría cien dólares, segundo lugar ganaría cincuenta dólares, y el tercer lugar ganaría veinticinco dólares. Realmente no intentaba ganar e incluso no comencé enseguida. Jugué alrededor un poco mientras que, hablé, y comí un poco de comida chatarra. El día siguiente, vine a clase y Ms. King me dio una hoja del papel y me dijo que no estuviera perdiendo mi tiempo de ese día. Comencé en la insignia y la primera cosa que se me ocurrió fue la comunidad de Bayview y la diversa gente que vive en ella. Entonces pensé en el centro de Baltimore y en la bandera de Maryland. Comencé con un círculo que representa la tierra, y puse la bandera d e M a r y l a n d d e n t r o d e l círculo. Alrededor de un lado del círculo dibujé un edificio que representaría la mejor parte de Baltimore, que para mí es el centro de Baltimore. En el otro lado de el logo dibujé a gente agarrada de las manos, y eso representa a diversa gente en Baltimore. Se lo entregué a la maestra y nunca pensé que ganaría el segundo

lugar. Incluso no quería ser el centro de la atención Cuando vine en el segundo lugar, comencé a pensar de qué habría sucedido si habría puesto mi mejor esfuerzo en él logo. Habría ganado probablemente el primer lugar, o incluso pueda ser que tenga un trabajo futuro como diseñador logos. Me alegre bastante.

El gran día vino y todos estaban allí. Había mucha gente importante. Por ejemplo, Danny Wilcox, un Ravens jugador de football, Ms. D’Anna y gente de BBC, y Mr. Castle de Castle Toyota. Mis padres también vinieron, y el canal 13 noticias estaba presente allí me entregaron mi cheque de cincuenta dólares. Estaba muy feliz y motivado. Desde ese día he estado intentando hacer mí mejor en todas mis clases y espero competir o ser parte de otra competición de logos en el futuro.

Eres tu la que me importa

Por Walter Reynolds

Cuidaré de ti todos los días de mi vida, a través del fuego el miedo. Deseo ser el que seca cada una de tus lágrimas.

Tú eres la que deseo, la que deseo tener en mis brazos. Para mantenerte segura todos los días y que no tengas frió.

Caminaré por el cielo o a través de las llamas ardientes asta llegan donde tu estás.

Estás en mi corazón y sé que estás allí así que nunca estarás lejos. El oro brilla mucho pero pero tú en vida podías brillar más.

Tú eres la que deseo sostener y la que deseo cuidar. Tiempo en la vida es corto y mi hora se acerca.

Incluso dios sabe que caminaría alrededor del mundo para pasar tiempo contigo.

Los días pasan y tu estas tan tan lejos. Y cuando las noches están frías, no tengo nada que decir.

Pero si siento algo, y comienza en mi pecho. Se mueve hacia mi corazón y sabe que tu ere la mejor.

Es la manera que me siento por ti y nunca para. Seguiré yendo para arriba y arribe y alrededor y alrededor.

En mis ojos eres perfecta, y tan hermosa como nadie. Cuando pienso en ti nada puede incomodarme. Los mundos qué mereces nunca podría darte. Pero si tuviera que llorar, construiría un río.

Que si Daría mi vida por la tuya?, en un instante. Te daría mi amor, porque eso es todo lo que tengo para ofrecer.

Tomaría mi propia vida para dártela, solo para que tú pudieras vivir. Nunca te haría llorar, y nunca rompería tu corazón.

La única cosa que temo es si algún día nos separáramos. Si tuviera un deseo, seria que tú me ames como yo te amo a ti.

Desearé a una estrella todos los días hasta que se convierta realidad.

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Yo y mi sombra

Beienvenido Mr. Motaung

El personal de la prensa de Patterson quisiera felicitar a los estudiantes siguientes en sus aceptaciones a la universidad: Donyae Boykins CCBC Concetta Bruton CCBC Jazmin Campbell CCBC Micheal Collins CCBC Antonio Foster Morgan State University (pre-college program) Kiana Greene CCBC and Coppin State Jonatán Hernandez CCBC Sharda Hunter University of Maryland Eastern Shore Alisha Matthews Morgan State university Byasia McInnis CCBC Kari Owens Towson University Shanae Revell Morgan State University (pre-college program) Shelsy Ribadeneira University of Maryland College Park University of Maryland Baltimore County Asia Strother Allegany College Tammy Yates CCBC

¡Aceptados a la universidad!

SkillsUSA competición regional y de estado

Por Shanae Revell El 2 de febrero de 2008, los estudiantes de Patterson representaron nuestro capítulo de SkillsUSA en los campeonatos regionales SkillsUSA III de Maryland. Las competiciones fueron celebradas en el condado de Anne Arundel en el centro de la tecnología del norte, del sur, y también en la universidad de comunidad de Catonsville. Dividieron a los estudiantes que participaron en esta competición según sus carreras y tecnología pathways. Fueron acompañados por Ms. Kadava, Ms Hall-Butler y otros profesores de la carrera y de tecnología. Había 8 diferentes High Schools de Baltimore y del condado de Anne Arundel. Dieron la bienvenida los espectadores y el almuerzo fue proporcionado a los que participaron. La competencia comenzó a las 8am y termino a las 3pm. El transporte también fue proporcionado. Muchos de nuestros estudiantes participaron en este acontecimiento esperanzados de colocar 1er o 2do lugar para poder llegar a los nacionales en abril. En la competición de Health Care Bobby McNeil, Shalonda Thornton, Crystal Ridgeway,y Ajia Moses demostraron sus habilidades a los jueces. Bobby McNeil ganó 3rd lugar en la competición Tiffany Brown y Maria-Alejandra Santil lano participaron en la competición del pre-

entrenamiento. Maria recibió 2nd lugar y Tiffany recibio el 3er lugar.

En la competición de Nail Care, Theresa Lawson, Shamyia Long, Nikell Smith y Asia Strother hicieron su mejor y dos de nuestras muchachas fueron colocadas en los tres superiores lugares. Shamyia gano el 1er lugar y Asia Strother gano el 3rd lugar. Felicitaciones para todas estas participantes.

Shamyia Long y Maria-Alejandra Santillano pudieron avanzar a los campeonatos del estado este año. La competición debe ser sostenida el viernes y el sábado 4 de abrilth y 5to. Los 23 condados en Maryland atenderán al campeonato del estado también. El 1er ganador del lugar en cada categoría calificará para los nacionales. Este año, los nacionales serán llevados a cabo en Kansas City Missouri. Hay cerca de 13.000 estudiantes que participan en la competición nacional. Les Deseemos a nuestras dos estudiantes la mejor suerte.

Skills USA.siempre está buscando donaciones para financiar nuestras competiciones del estado de Maryland. Ayudas pequeñas. La oportunidad de ser un miembro está siempre abierta, pero solamente los estudiantes que tienen un camino carrera pueden ensamblar. Para más información, usted puede visitar al S k i l l s U S A e n l í n e a e n www.skillsusa.org, o vea a Ms Bridgeforth, La consejera de SkillsUSA en el salon 212.

! Bienvenido Mr. Green! Por Kashawna Feldman

El señor Green es el nuevo consejero de la academia de Success. Él vino a Patterson High School de Walbrook donde él estaba de educador especial. Sr. Green dice que él realmente le gusta la academia de Success mucho y dice que él no se iría de allí porque él tiene deseos de preparar a estudiantes del 9 a graduarse. Qué él planea hacer con el noveno grado es mejorar la atendencia, vidas sociales y ayudarle a centrarse en sus metas futuras.

Por: Kiana Greene

Sr. Motaung es el nuevo principal en la academia de Success. Él nació, cresio y atendio a la Universidad en Suráfrica. Él recibió su primera licenciatura en la Transvaal College of Education. Entonces él vino a los Estados Unidos en 1988 para ir a la universidad en Montreat College en Ashville, N.C. y recibió su licenciatura de asociado y su licenciatura en comunicaciones inglesas.

Después que él fue a la universidad de Princeton en New Jersey, en donde él recibió su grado NA en educación y teología. Después fue a la universidad de Notre Dame College in Baltimore, M.D donde él recibió otra licenciatura de N.A. El Sr. Motaung tiene

10 años de educación. Él muchos años de experiencia como principal. Él vino a Patterson High School de Walbrook High School.

Cuándo le preguntamos, ¿le gusta la academia de Success? ” Él contestó, “sí,” porque él tiene experiencia con los estudiantes de Middle School y puede entender la mentalidad de los estudiantes del 9. Él dice que son jóvenes, inmaduros, con hormonas alborotadas por todas partes, y que no se entienden ni ellos mismos. Él lo llama “una etapa en el desarrollo.” Él siente que es su responsabilidad ayudarles a desarrollarse a través de esta etapa.

Él dice, “amo mi trabajo, y mientras tenga el deseo y la energía permaneceré como principal.” Cuando le pregunté si le gustaría moverse a otra academia él contestó, “sí, tomaría la oportunidad pero solamente para explorar y familiarizarse con los estudiantes de alto grado”

Cuando le preguntamos que como eran diferentes los estudiantes de África a los estudiantes de los Estados Unidos, el contesto, “los estudiantes de África miran la educación como la llave a la libertad. Los estudiantes en los EE.UU. realmente no entienden cómo la educación es libre. No ven lo bueno si no se educan.”

Cuando le preguntamos cual es su plan a largo plazo como principal, él contestó, “uno de mis planes es escoger estudiantes del programas pen pal programs y esperanzadamente llevar a 23 estudiantes a la visitar Sudáfrica.”

Por Sherelle Davis En febrero y la primera semana de marzo, todos los profesores de CTE en Patterson participaron en la preparación de noveno-graduadores para escoger su pathway. El “día de la sombra” los noveno-graduadores que habían elegido un pathway de la carrera quisieron investigar a un profesor o a estudiante pathway. Esto fue un gran programa para los estudiantes de primer año, para que así pudieran tener una idea de qué carrera puede ser que quieren. El miércoles 20 de febreroth, Daneika Griffin fue la sombra estudiante de Andrea Caper. Andrea Capers estaba muy contenta de tener una sombra estudiante porque ella puede recordar cómo ella era cuando ella estaba en el noveno grado. Andrea llevó a Daneika a su clase de EMT

donde ahora están aprendiendo sobre trauma del choque y el trabajo de un paramédico.

Aun cuando ella estaba entre mediados de secundaria Daneika todavía intentó su mejor para hacer el trabajo. En cada clase ella participó en una ciertas maneras. Una clase que ella sentía que era un desafío era fisiología y anatomía. En esa clase ella miró y escucho. En la clase de EMT ella hizo una actividad de cinco sentidos que ella gozó mucho. También fua a la clase de Mrs. Reese y hiso el trabajo.

Danieka gozó el ir a las clases de su sombra estudiante. Ella no puede esperar ser una upperclassman. Danieka ama la manera de oportunidad que Patterson da a los estudiantes a de elegir el camino de la carrera que quieran seguir. Ella también piensa que Patterson es una gran escuela.

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Sporting Events Schedules

APRIL MIXED TRACK AND FIELD Jueves 4/3/2008 3:45 PM Game Away Lake Clifton (M V) Jueves 4/10/2008 3:45 PM Game Away Digital Harbor (M V) Saturday 4/12/2008 9:00 AM Game Away City College (M V) Jueves 4/17/2008 3:45 PM Game Away City College (M V) Jueves 4/24/2008 3:45 PM Game Away Lake Clifton (M V)

Por Jada Blackwell, Escritor del personal de la prensa de

Patterson El jueves 6 de marzo, el equipo de baloncesto de chicos de Patterson compitió en los semi-finales regionales en Mervo. Los Clippers salieron con la determinación y la confianza de una pérdida anterior contra el mismo equipo por 33 puntos. “Desde esa pérdida, ese juego estaba fresco en nuestras mentes porque sabíamos que tendríamos que enfrentarnos a este mismo equipo otra vez en los play-offs”, dijimos al entrenador Lewis, uno de los entrenadores del equipo. Con la re juventud en mente, los Clippers salieron con una victoria impresionante contra el equipo de baloncesto alto alineado #2 de Patapsco dos días antes con la anticipación de esta batalla esperada desde hace mucho tiempo contra Mervo. A través de una batalla defensiva, el primer tiempo terminó con una cuenta de 8-6. Los Clippers ya en apuro tuvieron que substituir a sus jugadores más grandes, Coriese Bruce (#45) con Rodney Straughter (#12). Debido a la carencia del tamaño, Tyrell delantero (#21) tuvo que desempeñar un papel incluso más grande.

La batalla defensiva resistente continuó en el segundo tiempo con la cuenta de media jornada de 15-10 y la producción ofensiva solitaria que venía contra Tyrell Addison.

El entrenador Lewis habla sobre el funcionamiento del equipo durante la primera mitad:

“Defensivos, comenzamos el juego perfectamente. Ofensivamente podríamos golpear el agua si nos caemos de un bote.”

Los Clippers estaban cuello a cuello con el equipo de Mervo a través de la segunda mitad, pero todavía fueron derrotados por 3 puntos con la cuenta final de 46-43.

“Cuando no consigues lo que esperas de tus jugadores superiores no puedes esperar ganar un juego”, dijo el entrenador Lewis, refiriéndose a los tres anotadores superiores que anotaron solamente 8 puntos combinados.

Orgullosamente dijo el entrenador Lewis, “sobretodo tuvimos una gran temporada, yendo a partir de 8 triunfos el año pasado a 14 triunfos este año!”

Los Clippers de Patterson salieron con un record que golpeo en esta temporada 2008. Éste es el primer año en la historia de Patterson que nuestro equipo la ha hecho asta los semi-finales regionales.

Baloncesto de chicos: Campeones en nuestros

ARIES- DEL 21 DE MARZO AL 20 DE ABRIL Usted es una persona dinámica y a v e n t u r e r a . S u e g o í s m o y temperamento puede meterse a veces en su camino. Intente no meterse en el centro de situaciones difíciles. Número afortunado: 10 Color: Verde TAURO- DEL 21 DE ABRIL AL 21 DE MAYO Usted es una persona muy paciente, afectuoso, y cariñoso. Sus celos y maneras posesivas pueden interferir a veces con sus sensaciones. Goce y comparta de su fin de semana con esa persona especial. Número afortunado: Color 3: Marrón GÉMINIS-DEL 22 DE MAYO AL 21 DE JUNIO Usted es una persona ingeniosa y cariñosa pero puede que a menudo este muy tenso y negativo. Haga los planes para visitar un amigo o pasar tiempo con su familia. Número afortunado: Color 15: Violeta CÁNCER- DEL 22 DE JUNIO AL 22 DE JULIO Usted es emocional y cariñoso. Su pegades puede ser un problema. Intente darle a tu pareja suficiente espacio. Esté atento de un inesperado alguien que puede venir a darle una visita. Número afortunado: Color 7: Aqua LEO- DEL 23 DE JULIO AL 21 DE AGOSTO Usted es una persona muy liberal, fiel, cariñosa. Sus maneras mandonas y dogmáticas pueden ponerlo a veces en apuro. Vaya por lo que usted cree e intente evitar los que estén intentando de ofenderle. Número afortunado: 1 color: Amarillo VIRGO- DEL 22 DE AGOSTO AL 23 DE SEPTIEMBRE Usted es una persona confiable y digna de confianza. Usted puede ser un poco tímido delante de la gente. No deje que sus preocupaciones se interpongan en su camino. Tenga un buen momento este fin de semana con un viaje a la casa de un amigo. Número afortunado: Color 21: Naranja quemada

LIBRA- 24 DE SEPTIEMBRE - OCUTBER 23 Ocasionalmente usted puede ser una persona muy encantadora y fácil. Usted es sociable y divertida. Evite los que puedan ser una mala influencia porque para la gente influyes fácilmente. Número afortunado: Color 12: Rojo ESCORPIÓN - DEL 24 DE O C T U B R E A L 2 2 D E NOVIEMBRE

Usted es una persona resuelta y apasionada. Usted tiene una personalidad muy magnética que dibujan a la gente. Pero sus celos y naturaleza obsesiva pueden ser su caída. Una sorpresa muy feliz puede estar guardada para usted.

Número afortunado: Color 4: Hiedra SAGITARIO - DEL 23 DE N O V I E M B R E A L 2 2 D E DICIEMBRE

Usted es muy optimista y es una persona directa y muy agitada y descuidada. Este mes sus finanzas serán muy buenas, como usted está ahorrando todo su dinero. Algo bueno sucederá.

C A P R I C O R N I O 2 3 D E DICIEMBRE- 20 DE ENERO

Usted es muy paciente y cuidadoso y chistoso. Usted gozará de un fin de semana con un amigo y tendrá porciones de diversión. Intente aflojar un poco y no ser excesivo.

Número afortunado: Color 5: Rojo AQUARIOUS-DEL 21 DE ENERO AL 19 DE FEBRERO

Usted es una persona independiente y original. Usted es muy leal y honesto. Aunque el ser inemisional puede estropear sus planes y lastimar alguien cerca de usted.

Número afortunado: Color 3: Púrpura PISCIS - DEL 20 DE FEBRERO AL 20 DE MARZO

El ser reservado puede interferir con usted y sus relaciones. Afloje y utilice su imaginación maravillosa. Esto puede ayudarle a gozar de su fin de semana.

Número afortunado: Color 7: Azul

Horóscopo By Erika Baxter and Latrice Lucky, Patterson

BOYS BASEBALL Miercoles 4/2/2008 3:45 PM Game Home Mervo (B V) Viernes 4/4/2008 3:45 PM Game Away @ Reginald Lewis (B V) Lunes 4/7/2008 3:45 PM Game Away @ Digital Harbor (B V) Miercoles 4/9/2008 3:45 PM Game Away @ Northwestern (B V) Jueves 4/10/2008 3:45 PM Game Home Edmondson-Westside (B V) Lunes 4/14/2008 3:45 PM Game Away @ Poly (B V) Miercoles 4/16/2008 3:45 PM Game Home Carver Vo-Tech (B V) Viernes 4/18/2008 3:45 PM Game Home WEB DuBois (B V)

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BOYS LACROSSE Martes 3/18/2008 4:00 PM Scrimmage Home Mount Carmel (G V) Lunes 3/31/2008 3:45 PM Game Away @ Digital Harbor (G V) Viernes 4/4/2008 3:45 PM Game Away @ Western (G V) Lunes 4/7/2008 3:45 PM Game Home Poly (G V) Miercoles 4/9/2008 3:45 PM Game Home City College (G V) Viernes 4/11/2008 3:45 PM Game Home Western (G V) Miercoles 4/16/2008 3:45 PM Game Away @ Poly (G V) Viernes 4/18/2008 3:45 PM Game Away @ City College (G V)

GIRLS LACROSSE Martes 3/18/2008 4:00 PM Scrimmage Home Mount Carmel (G V) Lunes 3/31/2008 3:45 PM Game Away @ Digital Harbor (G V) Viernes 4/4/2008 3:45 PM Game Away @ Western (G V) Lunes 4/7/2008 3:45 PM Game Home Poly (G V) Miercoles 4/9/2008 3:45 PM Game Home City College (G V) Viernes 4/11/2008 3:45 PM Game Home Western (G V) Miercoles 4/16/2008 3:45 PM Game Away @ Poly (G V) Viernes 4/18/2008 3:45 PM Game Away @ City College (G V)

GIRLS SOFTBALL Miercoles 4/2/2008 4:00 PM Game Home Forest Park (G V) Viernes 4/4/2008 2:45 PM Game Home Edmondson-Westside (G V) Lunes 4/7/2008 4:00 PM Game Away @ Southwestern (G V) Harlem Park Miercoles 4/9/2008 4:00 PM Game Home Carver Vo-Tech (G V) Viernes 4/11/2008 4:00 PM Game Home City College (G V) Miercoles 4/16/2008 2:45 PM Game Home Digital Harbor (G V) Viernes 4/18/2008 4:00 PM Game Home Western (G V)

MIXED TENNIS Jueves 4/3/2008 3:45 PM Game Home Samuel L Banks (M V) Martes 4/8/2008 3:45 PM Game Away @ Edmondson-Westside (M V) Jueves 4/10/2008 3:45 PM Game Home Digital Harbor (M V) Lunes 4/14/2008 3:45 PM Game Away @ Western (M V) Martes 4/15/2008 3:45 PM Game Home Southwestern (M V) Jueves 4/17/2008 3:45 PM Game Away @ Poly (M V)

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Update! Update! Update! By Ashley Garrison,

Patterson Pres Staff Writer President Mwai Kibaki and opposition leader Raila Odinga de-cided to form a coalition government after weeks of rioting. The deal cre-ated the role of prime minister, which is believed to be Odingas position. The prime minister will work with the president to coordinate govern-ment affairs. “In the past two months, Kenyans have known nothing but sadness…Kenya has room for all of us if we can enhance peace and tolerance. Fellow Kenyans, we stand before you to give a solemn commitment,”

Kibaki said. After the treaty was signed and an agreement was met, Odinga thanked Kibaki and recognized him as presi-dent. He stated that they were once c o m p e t i t o r s b u t a r e n o w “countrymen.” It is said that there was not only influence within Kenya to come to an agreement, but also from surrounding countries.

“This is and important and positive step forward. We want the agreement implemented successfully… The in-dividuals responsible for promoting violence still face potential action by the U.S like visa bans. We will be watching carefully,” said Tom Ca-sey, U.S State Department Duty Spokesman.

¡Rampealó! Patterson’s Global Community

• Jefe de estado: Presidente Mwai Kibaki • Total área de Tierra: 582.650 kilómetros qr • Población: 36.913.721 • Dinero: Kenyan Shilling • Capital de la Ciudad: Nairobi • Clima: Subtropical {verano} DEC-Estropee {invierno} Julio-Agosto • Idiomas: lenguaje oficial es: Swahili *también ingles en muchas partes* • Medidas: Sistema métrico • Tiempo: GMT+3 horas • Recursos naturales: Piedra caliza, ceniza de la soda, sal, piedras preciosas, Fluorspar, cinc, Diatomite, yeso, fauna, hidroelectricidad • Grupos étnicos: ¡Kikuyu el 22%, Luhya! El 4%, Luo el 13%, Kalenjin el 12%, Kamba el 11%, Kisii el 6%, Meru el 6%, el otro 15% africano, (asiático, europeo, árabe) el 1% No-Africano • Religiones: Protestantes el 45%, el 33% católico, musulmanes 10%, Creencia indígena el 10%, otro 2%

Public Holidays

January 1st: New Years Day Varies: Good Friday Varies: Easter Monday May 1st: Labor Day June 1st: Madaraka Day October 10th: Moi Day October 20th: Kenyatta Day December 12th: Independence Day December 25th: Christmas Day December 26th: Boxing Day

Country Highlight: Kenya

Por: Saul Benitez Escritor/traductor

Personal de la prensa de Patterson

Orgullo Latino es un club diseñado para estudiantes de la Patterson High School que tienen un alto interés en la cultura latina. Esto no necesariamente quiere decir que tienes que ser Latino para ser parte del club. Para ser un miembro del Orgullo Latino, el estudiante solamente tiene que pagar $10 dólares los cuales son utilizados en el club. También tienen que pasar los requisitos de el club el cual son: mantener buenas calificaciones, mantener buena asistencia, portarse bien y participar y cooperar con las actividades del club. El club fue fundado en el año escolar 2001-2002 por la Señora. Flores, una maestra de español y también la consejera de los estudiantes de habla hispana en la escuela. “me siento muy orgullosa al ver los estudiantes crecer y madurar. Han hecho discursos enfrente de miles de personas y han llegado a tener el deseo de hacer la diferencia en su comunidad. I love you all” Viva Orgullo Latino!!! Dijo Ms. Flores. El propósito principal del club es apoyar a la comunidad latina en la escuela, crear un mejor entendimiento de las diferentes culturas, para inspirar y motivar a los estudiantes extranjeros y hacerlos sentir bienvenidos en la escuela. El club ha hecho cosas muy

importantes en el pasado. Han participado en marchas que tiene que ver con inmigración. También participaron en Columbus Day Parade; tambien han organizado y presentado una asamblea para celebrar el the Hispanic Heritage Month para educar a otros estudiantes acerca otras culturas Latinas. También tienen reuniones en cual los miembros del club se reúnen cada mes en el auditorio donde juegan juegos y hablan de diferentes cosas que están pasando en la escuela y en la comunidad.

E l c l u b p l a n e a n u e v a s actividades todo el tiempo para su propio entretenimiento o para ayudar a la comunidad. El año pasado varios estudiantes fueron a Annapolis a hablar con los senadores acerca de un bill que fue introducido el cual a y u d a r l a a e s t u d i a n t e s indocumentados ir a la universidad sin tener que pagar Out-of-state tuition. In-state tuition era la meta que estos estudiantes estaban t r a t a n d o d e a l c a n z a r . Desafortunadamente el bill no pudo pasar pero este año lo introdujeron nuevamente y ojala que esta vez sea todo un éxito. Los estudiantes del Orgullo Latino son estudiantes del 9 al 12 de partes diversas de todo el mundo y estamos Orgullosos de llevar sangre Latina! Somos estudiantes que queremos ayudar la comunidad y hacer la diferencia, y por eso nos llamamos Orgullo Latino!!!!

Orgullo Latino (Latin Pride)

Por Ashley Garrison

Las elecciones dieron vuelta a votantes después que Mwai Kibaki fue reelegido en oficina

El lunes 31 de diciembre del 2007, Nairobi, Kenya entró en erupción en caos mientras que los rioters protestaron el aviso del gobierno que los votantes reeligieron a presidente Mwai Kibaki con 51.3% de votos, comparado a Raila Odinga con 48.7%.

La violencia es rara para Kenya, puesto que es una de las naciones más estables de África. Ha entrado en caos debido a la elección disputada, que causo violencia.

Había una reunión que ocurrió después de las elecciones llamadas por Odinga que acusa Kibaki de “hacer trampa” en los votos. Kibaki y Odinga son ambos miembros de tribus famosas

en Kenya. La tribu de Kibaki, Kikuyu, compone el cerca de 22% mientras que la tribu de Odinga, Luo, compone el 13%. Muchos creen que fue el nombre que ayudo a ganar la elección.

Estos alborotos se creen ser la crisis más grande desde independencia. Como Raila Odinga indico, “la gente de Kenya está ahora en a estado de luto… están de luto por la pérdida de democracia.” Cerca de 350 vidas fueron perdidas, y condujeron a 100.000-250.000 personas de sus hogares. Los hospitales en Kisumu divulgaron a un número de gente que habían sido admitidos con heridas de tiros. Como Dr. Mawjii, en el hospital de Agha Khan dijo, “he estado alrededor de la ciudad hoy y la atmósfera está tranquila y reservada pero hemos operado un mal número de muertes.”

Por: Iftin Iftin, Personal de la prensa de

Patterson Escritor

El RAMP, es un programa para adolescente de guía para refugiados, es un programa que está abierto para los estudiantes con estado refugiado; el cual significa que fue forzado para salir de su país debido a la o persecución debido a muchos diversos hechos. Está también abierto a los estudiantes inmigrantes. Las reuniones del programa son por las tardes de miércoles y de jueves para estudiantes con los mentores de una universidad para ayudarles con la preparación, usos y trabajo de la universidad, y cualquier guía que puedan necesitar. Este programa fue fundado por Baltimore City Community College y el proyecto de la juventud del refugiado, dos organizaciones que trabajan mucho para mejorar la educación en la ciudad de Baltimore. El programa fue fundado en Patterson hace algunos años, pero este verano Ms.Hughes (profesora de inglés IV en la Patterson) se envolvió a RAMP como profesora substituta en el programa del verano. “me enamore con el programa y el resto es historia,” dijo Ms. Hughes. El único requisito para ser miembro es que los estudiantes sean estudiantes internacionales y que vengan con una mente abierta, una cierta preparación, una buena voluntad de aprender y de ser una parte de nuestra comunidad. El programa RAMP tiene 21 miembros de Somalia, de Sudán, de Senegal, Guinea, de Congo, de Togo, de Etiopía, y de Liberia. La mayor parte de nuestros estudiantes son estudiantes del 12 pero también tenemos estudiantes del 9, 10 y 11. Hay 21 estudiantes, que están atendiendo actualmente al programa y hay 10 mentores de la universidad de Loyola, donde el Sr. Weidman (el otro coordinador del programa) fue a la escuela, a la universidad de Baltimore, y a la universidad del instituto de Maryland del arte (MICA). También están trabajando con Johns Hopkins en un proyecto del servicio y con MICA en un proyecto de arte. Los estudiantes no conocían a sus mentores antes de comenzar con el programa. Ms Hughes satisfizo a todos los mentores y los entrenó para trabajar con los estudiantes. Después de que ella los conoció un poco más, ella eligió para el cual de los estudiantes puede ser que sean una buena pareja. Ella ha hecho un trabajo bastante bueno en

juntar los estudiantes. ¡Mucha gente en el programa no se conoce, sino que se familiarizan MUY rápidamente!

Tenemos una beca, el dinero que conseguimos tiene que ser utilizado para t rabajar con los es tud ian tes internacionales. RAMP es importante porque proporciona un lugar en donde los estudiantes internacionales pueden venir juntos a hacer sus tareas, a practicar el lenguaje y la escritura, y consiguen más ayuda sobre lo que ellos van a hacer en universidad.

RAMP se junta cada miércoles y jueves en el salón de clase de Ms.Hughe (125A) en la academia de Professinal Health. Además del trabajo con nuestros mentores en la preparación, también vamos a viajes, trabajamos como mentores con los niños refugiados desde Pre-K hasta el 7mogrado, y completamos proyectos de arte. Muchos de los estudiantes también sirven como embajadores que van a otras escuelas a hablar sobre sus experiencias como refugiados que vienen con los Estados Unidos. Hay también una beca para que los estudiantes de la RAMP ayuden a pagar la cuota de la universidad.

¡No somos ignorados! Nuestro programa ha conseguido mucha atención recientemente por los medios. Iftin Iftin fue entrevistado por el Baltimore Sun y Arlette Kazadi y los estudiantes de RAMP fueron ofrecidos estar en un artículo en otra publicación local.

Aquí están algunas cosas que los estudiantes en el programa de RAMP tienen que decir sobre el programa:

“ P ien so qu e a yuda a proporcionar un lugar en donde podemos hacer el trabajo, trabajar en nuestra lectura y escritura, y a gozar de la compañía de cada uno. No solamente hace buenas cosas para los estudiantes RAMP es una de mis partes preferidas de mi semana. Tenemos un grupo realmente grande de mentores que trabajan duro y que prueban que realmente desean ayudarnos a sentirnos bien y a ser estudiantes mejores. ” -Iftin Iftin “Desde que comencé a atender a este programa nunca deje de hacer ninguna tarea y diario siento venir mas a la escuela porque la ayuda es todo lo que carecemos, y también creo que no hay otra escuela mejor que nuestra Patterson. ” -Elisette Bikandou

“Pienso que no conseguiría suficiente ayuda para hacer mi portafolio si no fuera por el programa RAMP. ” -Abdiaziz Maalin

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La prensa de Patterson se complace en felicitar a los estudiantes internacionales que se graduarán este mayo:

Roman S. Aguilar Elisette Bikandou Fredis Contreras Carman Cruz Mame N. Dieng Loutfi El Omari Erica Garcia-Martinez Saye M. Gartei Amadou Gologo Demba Gologo Jose A. Gonzalez Mbombu Kazadi

Abdiaziz Maalin Jose M. Mercado-Lopez Jeffren Moran

Zulma Portillo Terry E. Romero Damarys S. Turcios Matewos G. Workye Mambo Emmanuel Iftin Iftin Eder Izaguirre-Meza Marco Cortes Saul Benitez-Guevara Marbel Munoz Brian Uribe Denilson Pazos Jorge Galvan Neil Gonzalez

Patterson Press Staff: Advisor: Ms. Aspensen

Editors: Kiana Greene

Brandon Davis

Staff: Stephanie Andrews

Elida Argueta

Erika Baxter

Saul Benitez

Jada Blackwell

Andrea Capers

Sherelle Davis

Kashawna Feldman

Monique Frink

Ashley Garrison

Morgan Harris

Iftin Iftin

Lucky Latrice

Jordon Myers

Shanae Revell

Eric Turner

Devin Warren

Spanish Translation:

Saul Benitez

Los seniors internacionales de la clase del 2008

Por Latrice Lucky

El 21 de febrero Del 2008 el día reverso del mentor para los estudiantes de ley. Nuestros mentores salieron y pasaron el día con nosotros en Patterson. Primero los mentores y los mentees comieron desayuno, y entonces hablamos de cómo estábamos y de cómo estaban nuestras calificaciones en la escuela. Introdujimos a nuestra profesar, la Señorita Brett, a nuestros mentores.

Después de desayunar teníamos un ensayo anticipado. Nos dividimos en dos grupos-uno que el grupo estaba para poner detectores de metales en escuelas públicas de la ciudad de Baltimore y el otro grupo estaba en contra. Cuando hicimos el ensayo anticipado, al final todos estábamos en contra de los detectores de metales que fueran puestos en las escuelas públicas.

Después jugamos un juego: “¿es usted más inteligente que un estudiante de quinto?,”después los

paseamos por la escuela. Llevamos a los mentores a cada maestro que creímos que tenias un pensamiento positivo de nosotros. Luego, los introdujimos a nuestro principal de la academia, y los llevamos con nosotros una clase en cada academia.

En la hora de Lunch todos comimos juntos, y discutimos lo que hicimos durante el día y cómo estuvo el día. Nuestros mentores dijeron se divirtieron mucho y dijeron que estarían encantados de volver visitarnos otra vez. Dijeron que nuestra escuela es una escuela muy agradable, los alumnos se comportan muy bien, y los profesores son organizados muy corteses.

Tuvimos un rato muy agradable en día reverso del mentor, y todo fue tal y como planeamos. ¡Sería un placer volver a tener a los mentores que vengan a visitar nuestra escuela otra vez!

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