The system of govern-ment that Nelson Mandela and countless others fought to dismantle has a long and troubling history. Apartheid is defined as, “an official policy of racial segregation involving political, legal and economic discrimination against nonwhites.” This policy of separateness forced Black South Africans to live in desolate areas, established separate public facilities for whites and non-whites, and denied Blacks the participation in political activities such as voting or running for office. Black South Africans were regarded as second class citizens. Blacks were not allowed

to communicate with White South Africans. They had to carry the infamous “pass books”, which documented where they were allowed to work and travel. Though

Black South Africans repre-sented more than 80% of the country’s population, they were virtually powerless in every aspect of their lives. Apartheid has its roots in the

Dutch colonization of South Africa in the early 1600s. When the Dutch arrived, they began importing slaves from other parts of Africa to work in the diamond mines. The

Dutch instituted laws that deemed Blacks as sub-human, and ruled with brutality and propaganda. Out of the dust of this history, apartheid was born. But almost from the inception of apart-heid, Black South

Africans and eventually people across the world rebelled against it and

the racist political regime that upheld it. After decades of worldwide protests, economic disenfranchisement and politi-cal pressure, apartheid was abolished in 1991.

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The world says goodbye to a heroNelson Mandela, crusader for human rights

and justice for all, dies at 95

“No one is born hating another person because of the color of his skin, or his background, or his religion. People must learn to hate, and if they can learn to hate, they can be taught to love,

for love comes more naturally to the human heart than its opposite.”Nelson Mandela

A short lesson about

APARTHEID

by guest writer Kelli Walker Like a maze, one could get lost in all the lines of maturity on his face. Every line held wisdom and his many strokes of gray hair proved it. There is so much to learn from this man and those valuable life lessons will surpass him even in death. Current South African President Jacob Zuma said, “We’ve lost our greatest son.” After battling a number of health issues, former South African president Nelson Mandela died on December 5 at the age of 95. Looking deeply into Mandela’s face, it was hard to see his triumphs with the naked eye. Yet, his shadowy gray hair sym-bolized the long years it took to end apartheid. The drooping skin on his forehead represented the constant struggle he faced while uplifting Black South Africans from political and eco-nomical subjugation. Well educated, articulate, fearless and compassionate, Man-dela gave 27 years of his life in prison because he protested the brutal apartheid system. Through his work with the African Na-tional Congress, Mandela campaigned against the racist poli-cies of his country’s all-White government. He became a hero to civil rights sympathizers everywhere who organized boy-cotts of companies who invested in South Africa’s economy. Freed from jail in 1990, Mandela soon became the country’s first Black president saw to it that the remaining apartheid laws were abolished. He continued to actively campaign for human rights until lung ailments sidelined him a few years ago. “We will never see the likes of Nelson Mandela again,” Presi-dent Barack Obama said at the leader’s December 12 memorial service. “To the people of South Africa...the world thanks you for sharing Nelson Mandela with us. He was a giant of history.”

The above is an explanation of a few laws under the apartheid government.

Nelson Rolihlahla MandelaJuly 18, 1918-December 5, 2013

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Julian hosted its annual report card pick up on Tuesday nov.12, students and parents came to support and show they actually care about their grades. Senior Tyra Tobins mom is one of those parents. Tobin’s mom attended because she likes to have god communication with her daughter’s teachers. ”I want to know what my child is doing”, in class said Ms.Tobin. “I was very happy with my child’s grades, and the staff was very helpful”.

Report PU lasted six hours and took place in the gym room. Parent and community Connection Mrs. Gentry said more than the usual amount of parents attended and she was very happy with that.

by Sada Boyd Attention all seniors!!! Get ready for all the seniors activities that they got planned for you. Stay tuned for the senior fundraiser to help reduce the price for prom, luncheon, or graduation. Don’t forget about the senior re-takes in Dec, and senior contacts later on. What is the senior contact? The senior contract tells students, and their parents about the prices for every activity that the class is having. Parents have to sign the contract to make sure that their child have good behavior, and a 80% or higher attendance rate. Shout out to the senior consolers for coming up with all the ideas and planning the events. This year should be the year that all seniors should be excited and all students well seniors should participate in everything.

Important Dates for seniors:Senior Contracts Due January 21, 2014

Senior Activities Due April 7, 2014Senior Luncheon May 6, 2014

Senior Prom May 30, 2014Graduation June 5, 2014

Science Department comtinues busy schedule with Haunted House and science fair competition

Willie Nolden gives students a scare as they enter the tunnel. Science Club members Charisse Flowers, Terrance Black and Deara Dickerson organize snacks that were sold during the event. TV Broadcast Tech senior Alexis McCain interviews an 8th grader who attended the Haunted Hous with his classmates from Bernard Elementary School.

Senior News… Stay Tuned For More

by Jasmine Booker At Julian, there are a few Career and Technical Education programs that students can choose from. These programs help students become more experienced in the program they chose such as TV Broadcasting, Digital Imaging or Medical. The programs are hands-on

activities to get students prepared for the future. The filming crew from WCIU talk show “Me and You This Morning” interviewed some students from the TV Broadcasting and Digital Imaging department about their experiences in the program they are in and where they plan to attend college.

The show discusses exciting and important people and events that happen in Chicago. Producers from the show decided to

highlight students from CTE programs throughout the city. Digital Imaging student Taisha Scott has never appeared on television. “I have never been in front of a camera,” she said. “But it was a fun experience, I kept a smile on my face and Continued on Page 2

Tech Crew from WCIU’s “You and Me This Morning” tapes Julian’s CTE programs

Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority hosts HIV Awareness workshops for Julian students

On Saturday, November 30th from 9:00-12:00 the Ladies of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.-Delta Sigma Chicago Alumni Chapter and the CTE unit from Percy L. Julian High School hosted World AIDS Day. The event was designed to inform, educate and promote awareness about HIV-AIDS in our communities and the world we live in. Students worked tirelessly in the weeks prior to the event to create projects to display at the event including: statistics on HIV/AIDS, a PSA video on HIV/AIDS, posters, display boards, and flags of the world. There were about 150 people including 29 Julian students.

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by Brianna Pender-Bey Years ago, soap was delivered in wooden crates and people would take these crates, stand on them and talk about issues they were passionate about. Julian students recently participated in Project Soapbox, an activity very similar to how people communicated decades ago. Students expressed their opinions on every day issues they thought were important and they were heard loud and clear. “I feel it’s important that teens express themselves because even though we’re young, we can still do something to change the world,” Julian senior Nicholas Butler said. When it was his turn on the soapbox, Butler spoke about the homeless and how communities can pull together to help this group of people.

“Students’ opinions are very important...”

Mr. Anderson Teachers Mr. Anderson and Dr. Whitington facilitated the project. They listened as students discussed sports, community violence, rape, and the death penalty. Students gave interesting and heartfelt opinions. “Students’ opinions are very important because they are the future. We need to know how they feel about everything so that we can improve all of our lives,” Civics teacher Mr. Anderson said. Project Soapbox participants said they felt safe expressing what was in their hearts and look forward to another opportunity to do so.

by Vanisha Whitfield Most people don’t know what a debate is, how a debate is conducted or even why people choose to debate. Debating is not an argument between friends on what pair of Jordan’s looks better than the other. Debate is an organized public argument on a specific topic. Each debate topic relates to the world as a whole regarding a prob-lem everyone is facing and what they can do to solve it. In debate, an argument has three parts. Those three parts are: assertion (a posi-tive statement or declara-tion), reasoning (drawing conclusions from facts), and evidence (a thing help-

ing to form conclusions or judgments). In a debate there is a team of affirma-tive constructives, often referred to as the 1AC and the 2AC. There is also a team of negative rebuttals, referred to as the 1NR and

the 2NR. Julian High School has a very active debate team, led by English teacher Mrs. Green-Powell. They have won two debates this year so far. To prepare for

debates, the team practices during second period, with mini debates and by prac-ticing the study guides. They also have after school practices every Wednesday from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. There are at least two more competitions left this year for Julian’s debaters. “I joined the debate team because I decided this year I would do something dif-ferent and step out of my comfort zone,” debater Brianna Fox said. “I am a very argumentative person by nature, so it’s great to put that talent to use.” For those who think being on the Debate Team is lame and boring, you fail to real-ize that everyone debates every day in some way.

Our feelings, our words, our soapbox:

Julian students express themselves using historic communication technique

Con’t. from Page 2 answered each question. I wouldn’t mind doing this again.” TV Broadcast Technology student Lashaunta Moore shadowed the tech crew while they were at Julian. She learned a few concepts about television production as they recorded their shots. “Shadowing the

cameraman and producer helped me understand how much work and dedication plays an important role in the television industry,” Moore said. “Some of the technical things the crew showed us, we already knew so that was cool.” The segment on Julian’s CTE programs will be airing the third week in December.

Have A Wonderful Holiday Season Jaguars!School resumes January 6, 2014

Above: Senior Rella Norey takes her turn on the soapbox. Freshman Marquis Eason (be-low) uses poetry to get his points across.

Debating isn’t lame, you do it every day

Digital Media teacher Ms. McNulty finishes up her interview for the TV show “You and Me This Morning”.

December 2013

by Janell Baxter

The film 12 years of slave took place during pre-civil war united states. Solomon Northup, a free black man from upstate new York, who is being abducted and sold into slavery facing cruelty at the hands of a malevolent slave owner. Assistant Principal Mr. Muhammad organized a trip to ICE Chatham Theatre on 87th for a select group of Julian High School students. He took students who have never been suspended, along with other adult chaperones, Mr. Muhammad who have no disciplinary actions, and have shown no disrespect to teachers and staff period. “When the good students do good, they never get rewarded, so I decided to take them to the movies to see a historical film,” Mr. Muhammad said. “The film 12 Years A Slave is about our lives, and how we where forced to do things we did not want to do.” Overall on of the 90 students a senior Kenyetta Purdue said she loved the movie and that it touched her heart to the point that she almost wanted cry. “If I had to write a letter to Principal Ms.Taylor and Assistant Principal Mr. Muhummad it would say ‘Thank you so much for taking me to see such historical, powerful, interesting and touching film.’ I am very grateful that I was chosen to go because this isn’t the type of movie I would’ve seen on my own. I’m so glad I did!”

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Tears, joy and an appreciation of history overcome students who see movie

“12 Years A Slave”

Julian presents the 2013 Rap Battle with

special guest lil Kemo

by Brittany Hammond IT ALL STARTS HERE!!!!!!!!! In this years rap battle you can take your first step on your journey to being one of the best rapper alive. In this rap battle we will be looking for different types of rap. Rappers this year will be able to express how they feel. “The reason for putting together this year rap battle was to educate people on hip-hop, to help feed the poor, and most of all to have fun”, said Mr. Muhammad. In this year rap battle we had special guest star lil Kemo, and AK47 group. Sophomore Wade Curry won the whole rap battle of 2013. He won recording studio time, new Derrick Rose gym shoes, and a hat. Students danced in a bop contest with lil Kemo and other guests.

Has the paparazzi taken their job too far?by Trenise Scott

Paparazzi have been crossing the lines for years when it comes to snapping a celebrity’s picture. They hide in bushes, in cars, and follow celebrities in some of their most private moments. Now celebrities have had enough and want there to be laws that regulate just how far the paparazzi can go. Celebrities have been experiencing physical altercations with paparazzi to the point that there have been arrests made and charges filed against both parties. One example is rapper Kanye West. He is known for approaching paparazzi and fighting them when they record or take pictures of him against his will.

“Celebrities are to blame as much as

the paparazzi” West made it clear on the TV show Jimmy Kimmel Live that he will attack any paparazzi that gets disrespectful and crosses the line with either him or his family. On one occasion, he fought a photographer who wouldn’t stop recording him at LAX Airport. West grabbed the photographer and fought him. He was later charged with assault. I believe that both parties are at fault. Celebrities are to blame just as much as the paparazzi. Paparazzi usually go after the celebrities who react to them negatively because that gives them more of a story and a better picture. Some celebrities such as Kim Kardashian have made it clear that she hates the attention, yet she has most lived her life in the public eye. When she wants the media’s attention she calls on the paparazzi to take her pictures, but later gets upset when they become too aggressive. The paparazzi know that the angrier celebrities get, the more money they will make. Paparazzi are going to always be around. That’s how celebrities remain relevant and that’s how paparazzi make money. Both parties need to understand each other and realize that no law will be able to control one or the other.

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2013 DECEMBERSunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1Donate a toy to a children’s hospital

2 Adopt a pet that needs a place to live

3Become a big brother or sister to someone at your high school

4Share a soul by giving shoes to someone in need

5Buy a ticket for a friend to “Christmas Around the World” at the Museum of Science Industry

6Give a homeless child a toy at Hope of Chicago, 3551 W. Roosevelt Rd.

7See the Christmas sights at Northerly Island

8Watch Christmas movies with your family

9Hug a person you don’t know too well

10Read a book to kids at the nearest day care center

11Call your grandparents and say “I love you”

12Volunteer at a senior citizens center

13Check out Zoo Lights at Lincoln Park Zoo

14Feed the homeless at your church

15Hang out with friends at the Winter Wonder Fest at Navy Pier

16Go see the Nutcracker Ballet

17Compliment a stranger

18Make a person smile

19Tell your favorite teacher how much you appreciate them

20Organize a “Secret Santa” at your school

21Take a younger sibling to Brookfield Zoo’s Holiday Magic Fest

22Laugh at something you’ve done

23Buy or make Christmas presents for family and friends

24Count down the hours until Christmas

25Have a Marry Christmas with your family!

26Read about the history of Kwanzaa

27Babysit for a neighbor

28Tell yourself, “I love you”

29Organize a New Year’s Eve party

30Go see the fireworks at Navy Pier

31Wish everyone a Happy New Year’s!

31 ways to give and enjoy this holiday season

compiled by Breanna Wilson

December 2013

compiled by Kia Jones and Tyra TobinEveryone loves the holi-day joy. Some Julian High School students decide to spread the holiday cheer to some of the staff with some extra special “gifts”. Merry Christmas and Hap-py New Years!!Ms. Evans, unlimited toys and action figure for her boysMs. Logan - shower body setMs. West - new eye glass-es and caseMs. McNulty - some children books for her childrenMs. Saunders - some sweaters Ms. Plunkett - a lot of scripts for playsAP Mr. Muhammad, a closet full of Armani suitsMs. Dunbar, a diamon-watchMr. Toles - a Subway gift cardMr. Mannion - new shoesMs. Talyor - new carMr. Popavich - baby toysAP Mr. Muhammad, a solid gold microphoneMs. Green-Powell - a “F”Mr. Lane, a day off

Ms. Cain, a cooking setMs. Feit - her favorite art-ist sculptureMs. Saunders - more equipment for TV Broad-cast and journalism Ms. Feit - art suppliesMs. Plunket - IPhone caseMs. Logan - case of waterMs. Dunbar - a chill pill Ms Mitchell, a jaguar Ms Logan, a braceletMr. Anderson, a carMs. Evans, a necklace Ms. Hobson, a gift card to CarsonsMs. Plunkett, a pair of red bottoms Ms. Murray, slow motion remoteMs. Logan, shower basket from bath and body worksMs. Hudson, gift basketMs. Mcnutty, free dance lessonsMs. Dunbar, paid vacation from her 8h pdMs. Williams, cardMs. Plunkett, a lotion setMs. Gilbert Mitchell, flowersMs. Green Powell, jewelryMs. Evans, jewerlyMs. Williamson, A big

candy basket Ms. Sanders, Michigan crewneckMs. Taylor, Percy L. Julian braceletMs. McNaulty, gift basketMs. Logan, candyMs. Bell, a walkie talkieMs. Dunbar a gift basketMs. Logan, a flowerMs Campos, A transition bookMs. Anderson, a geography bookMs. Saunders, a digital cameraMr. Popovich, a iced-out men’s watchMr. Roundtree, a fruit basketMs. Saunders, Gucci rain bootsMs Logan, a appleMr. Spaulding, sweaterMs. Taylor, a Christmas card saying we love youMs. Coulter, a variety of coffee cupsMs. Saunders, a studded leather jacketMs. Williamson, a college hoodieCoach P, boxing gloves

Secret Santa has come to Julian bringing Christmas gifts to Julian teachers and staff

Activity list you can visit on this Christmas holidayby Christopher Rowans and by Kianna Johnson If you think you would be bored on this Christmas holiday, there are some activities going on this holiday season. Lincoln Park Zoo, Ice Skating rink in Millennium Park, and the museum of science and industry are having some wonderful things this year. As always, the museum of science and industry 45-foot grand tree takes center stage in the rotunda with more than 30,000 red, green, and white twinkling lights and wonderful decorations, ornaments, and trimmings. More than 50 smaller trees are being decorated by volunteers. Dates are available November.14, 2013- January.5, 2014. For more than a decade, the ice skating rink in millennium park has drawn more than 100,000 skaters annually and is free open to the public. New this year are winter workouts. Friday- Sunday, one hour before the rink opens. Free skating lessons will be offered. Each Thursday will feature ice sport drill noodle hockey, and curling and speed. The rink is located on Michigan Ave between Washington and Madison. Also its free but the skates rental is $10. Lincoln park zoo have a lot of fun activities going on this year. There will be lights and entertainment this year. It’s a free celebration for all. It start on November.29-december 1, December 6-8, 13-23, December 26, January 5, 2013- 2014-Winter wonderland fest at Navy Pier from 1PM-7PM

by Kenyetta Perdue The average professional Football player’s career lasts only three years. Thats why Chicago Bears defensive tackle Corey Wootton says an education is very important.“Your contract is not guaran-teed thats why education is important”. Corey Wootton said Percy L Julian sponsors the new program becoming a man (B.A.M). It helps young men to become intelli-gent, strong, and wiser. This orga-nization thought MR.Wootton was the best candi-date for the job. Wootton talks to the young mens about his college experience, and future goals for himself before his contract is up. When he was in college he majored in African American Studies, and Communica-tion. After his season he plans on going back to school and study Communication broad-casting.

Wootton always wanted to be a football player every since he was seven years old. Back then he was a cowboys fan. With everything you do theres always in obstacle you have to face. Wootton was rejected first round of his football draft. This all began when he tore his anterior cru-ciate ligament (A,C,L), but he

was able to draft in the NFL the following year with the help of rehab. Wootton has faced many challenges when him and his team mate lost the game. He explained what you should do if you and your team mates

were caught in this situation. “ Talk to people and get advices communicate your problems out even if you don’t want to. Block your conversation out and let your game do the talking.” Wootton said. Julian students Derick Randle and Trevon Grant

have learned many things from Woot-ton’s life story. “Even the toughest people go through the same thing. No matter who you are”. Randle said This is one thing that Randle learned from

Mr. Wootton. “You have to use what some people say to you, to motivate you”. Grant said. Both boys talk about strength and how you handle things under pres-sure, and just because you

Chicago Bear encourages youth by giving back

Aquarius This month will be a very tough one for teen Aquarians. You will be faced with hard decisions causing problems between you and your friends. Deal with them and move on.PiscesThe month will only get better for you. You will have to choose between two things that you enjoy doing, but they both hold an exciting outcome. The stars are aligned in your favor. AriesProblem solving is something you have a hard time doing, and this month your problem solving skills will be put to the test. You’re doing well in all your classes; keep up the good work. TaurusSomebody is happy this month! Everything’s looking good and you feel great about the work you have done in your classes. Your weekends will be as great as your weeks, maybe better. GeminiYou were faced with an obstacle earlier this month that you have yet to attempt to solve. The longer you prolong the situation, the harder it will be to solve it. Try to solve the situation today and make your tomorrows better. CancerBeing nice is something you are good at. Everyone enjoys your company and presence, but somehow this month you are very sad and down. Learn to live and let go and your month will go perfectly. LeoThis month is a tough month for you and you are dealing with an issue one step at a time. You are feeling as if you have the weight of the world on your shoulders, but things will get better. Every dark cloud has a silver lining, and yours is sure to come. VirgoYou seem stressed, so sit down and relax. Don’t always be so quick to rush through things that are usually very stressful for a teen. Work comes easy for you, so there really shouldn’t be any stressors. Your word of the month is RELAX.LibraYou will be showered with blessings this month. School might put a slight dent in your excitement but, who cares? Not you because your life is awesome!ScorpioYou had some hard exams this month and you are expecting the worse but praying for the best. Never doubt yourself, keep your head held high. You might be under thinking your intelligence.

SagittariusHappy Birthday Sagittarians! You are happy and your classes seem easy, for now anyway. Just stay on track and do good for the next month and many months to come. Capricorn

This month is just not your month, because it seems like everything you are doing is falling apart. It will get better, just hold on and try to do better.

by Shanea Harris Chicago area restaurants will be offering moder-ately priced specials for those who don’t want to cook on Christmas Day. The Cheesecake Factory at 875 North Michigan Avenue will offer Renee’s Spe-cial. It is one-half of a fresh turkey or chicken almona. Benny’s Chop House on 444 North Wa-bash will have specials on T-bone steaks, pork chops and roasted chicken.

TGIF Friday’s plans to offer sizzling chicken and

shrimp and Jack Daniel’s ribs. Buffalo Wild Wings locations will soon adver-tise boneless wings specials featuring their signature

teriyaki and traditional spicy garlic and honey

BBQ sauces. The Boarding House on 720 North Wells will offer red wine braised short ribs, creme puffs and seared scallops. The Christmas specials at Taverna Mykonos on 238 N. Broadway will be their shrimp mykonos

dish. As you can see, there will be plenty of dishes to choose on Christmas Day. Pick one and enjoy!

Jaguar Pride School Newspaper

Percy L. Julian High School www.pljulianhs.net10330 S. Elizabeth Chicago, Illinois 60643

Staff Writers: Janell Baxter, Jasmine Booker, Sada Boyd, Destiny Cathery, Deara Dickerson, Eric Durr, Carnesha Edwards, Marcus Garner, Breunta Gipson, Sha-nea Harris, Kianna Johnson, Kia Jones, Brianna Pender-Bey, Kenyetta Perdue, Jamiere Pulliam, Rashad Randle, Dazjunay Rodgers, Trenise Scott, Tyra Tobin, Venisha Whitfield, and Breanna WilsonJournalism Teacher/Newspaper Advisor: Ms. K. SaundersPrincipal: Ms. Careda TaylorPublisher: Regional Publishing Company

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Horoscopes by Vanisha

by Jasmine Booker Some of the best movies ever are those that revolve around Christmas. There are plenty of seasonal movies for you and your family to watch. Here are the top 25 movies you should check out this Christmas vacation. Polar Express – A young boy who doubts Christmas boards a magical train headed to the North Pole and meets Santa Claus. (2004)A Christmas Story – 9 year-old Ralphie wants a Red Rider BB gun for Christmas. He sets out to convince the world it is perfect gift, but his teachers and even Santa himself thinks it’s not the perfect gift for him. (1983)This Christmas – This Christmas drama centers around the Whitfield Family’s first holiday together in four years. (2007) Home Alone – When an 8 year-old boy is accidentally left behind as his family flies to France for Christmas, he must defend his home against idiotic burglars. (1990)How The Grinch Stole Christmas – Based on the famous Dr. Seuss book, the residents of the magical land of Whoville, love Christmas. Yet a small child, Cindy Lou Who, decides to be-friend the Grinch. (2000)A Charlie Brown Christmas – Charlie Brown tries to find the true meaning of Christmas. (1965)The Santa Clause – When a man inadvertently kills Santa on Christmas Eve, he finds himself magically recruited to take his place. (1994)The Last Holiday – After being diagnosed with a terminal illness, a shy woman decides to take a European vacation. (2006)A Christmas Carol – On Christmas Eve, a grouchy miser named Scrooge is taken by three spir-

its to learn the meaning of Christmas. (2009)Elf – Buddy is a human who happens to be raised by elves. Santa allows him to take a trip to New York City to learn his true identity. (2003)Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer – A misfit reindeer and his friends look for a place that will accept them. (1964)The Nightmare Before Christmas – Jack Skellington, King of Hallow-een, discovers Christmastown but doesn’t quite understand the concept. (1964)It’s A Wonderful Life – An angel helps a compassionate but frustrated businessman by showing what life would have been like if he never existed. (1964)Deck the Halls –Two neighbors go at it after one of them decorates his

house for the holidays. (2006) Arthur’s Christmas -- On Christmas night at the North Pole, Santa’s youngest son looks to use his father’s high-tech operation for an urgent mission. (2011)Jingle All The Way – A father decides to dream the impossible dream in his desire to get a turbo an action figure for his son just before Christmas. (1996)Frosty the Snowman – A living snowman and a little girl struggle to escape a greedy magician who is after the snowman’s magic hat. (1969)Jack Frost – A father, who can’t keep his promises, dies in a car accident. One year later, he re-turns as a snowman who has the final chance to please his son before he is gone forever. (1998)Tyler Perry’s A Madea Christmas - Madea dispenses her unique form of holiday spirit on a rural town when she’s coaxed into helping a friend pay her daughter a surprise visit for Christmas.Friday After Next – Craig and Day-Day have finally moved out of their parents’ houses into their own. While the cousins work nights at a local mall as security guards, their house is robbed on Christmas Eve. (2002)Silent Night – The police force of a remote Midwestern town search for a killer Santa Clause who is picking off citizens on Christmas Eve. (2012) Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer – As if young Jake Spakenheimer doesn’t have enough problems, on Christmas Eve he has to help his mom. When his confused grandmother gets lost in the cold, Jake is sent out to find her. (2011)Prancer – The lost, true spirit of Christmas is found locked in the heart of one little girl. (1989)Fred Clause - Fred Clause competes with his younger brother Nick, a saint. When one of his scams goes awry, he calls Nick at the North Pole for a loan. In return, Fred has to review charts to find out who’s been naughty or nice for Christmas. (2007)The Mistle Tones – Holly, blessed with an amazing singing voice, is all set to audition for the newly vacated spot in a legendary local Christmas group. (2012)

25 films to warm your hearts this Chistmas

Popular restaurants offer Christmas specials

Dr. Percy L. Julian

We shall never forget

December 2013

by Eric Durr Everyone agree that the Miami heat will be a major threat to win an NBA title next season. Taking home the last two championships tends to create that sort of consensus. But what if you had to bet on the winner of the 2014 NBA finals, who would you pick? My top 5 team I think going to be in the finals first team I have to say the Lakers. I said that because Kobe Bryant does not have that much time in the NBA he just trying to get 6 rings like Michael Jordan. My second team has to be the Chicago bulls. I put them as my second team because rose is coming back strong and because I’m from Chicago. My third team I had to say is the thunder, Kevin Durant has been getting better every year. Kevin has still been in the gym working on his game even with the session being over. My fourth team I have to say is the clipper because of the whole team playing good these day. My last team I had to say new York because because they just got a whole new line up. Then they got the best small forward in the world in they line up. I think this is going to be a good session this year because of all of the new player going to a new team. Some player might be able to fit rite in with their team other player might need a couple of games to get into the flow or learn their role. I still think the lacer is going to take it all the way this year. Kobe is going to have a better leg this season for he can break some more records this year. Those was a little of my opinions for this season.

by Dazjunay Rodgers The girls swim team requires that all participants have a commitment to getting good grades and be willing to learn. According to swim Coach Ganczewski last season was a success and the team made it to the championship frosh/Soph

meet. Swim Team members Avonnet Williams, Diamond White, Marcella Cobbins, Quanisha Dill and Thesha Starks went to the State sectionals last season. Coach Ganczewski Believe that the team has to improve their conditioning and endurance.

“I wanted to bring a Aquatics programs to the school and give the students the opportunity to get scholarships for college. “ Coach G said. Coach Ganczewski is not only a swim coach. “ I also work for the police department and I am a mother of 3 children’s

so my time is limited. However I find joy in coaching. “I started competing in high school swimming, then completed in NCAA division I swimming, and always wanted to give back by coaching We plan to buy new uniforms, win all of our

swim meets, qualify for city and state,” junior Alex Hicks said. “We want to make it know we have not only talent but also intelligence. Our New Year resolutions to have the best swim team in the state.”

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Chardonnay Jones talks about cheerleadingby Breunta Gipson

The jaguar cheer squad is always pumped up. Chardonnay Jones. 18, loves to cheer, get the crowd and players riled up.Jones said when they prepare for a game they practice cheers a day before the game and on the day of the game.

“Cheerleading is fun. We go to the game and turn up!” Jones said.

She said cheerleading is about showing the players they care and support them 110%.

“We have to stay in the Jaguar Spirit.” Jones said

2013 Girls Swim Team

Marcella Cobbins 9th Quanisha Dill 9th

Diamond White 9th Tyesha Stark 9th

Shyahn Stevenson 9th Alexis Johnson 9th Raven Diggs 9th

Avonnett Williams 11th

Jakia Spivey 11th

Coached by Ms. Ganczewski

by Jamiere Pulliam Percy L. Julian High Schools girls basketball team has been working on a lot this school year. They have been busy running offenses, defences, and inbounding the ball. Also everyone must maintain a 2.0 grade point average so that they will be able to play. The team’s big goal is to win the City Conference Cham-pionship Game. But in order to do so, the girls have to mature more, according to the team captain. “We have become more disciplined and can take more constructive criticism this year,” captain Donesia Hogans said. Hogans feels that the team is ready for each game because they go in focused and ready to win. “Results will show when you leave it all on the floor,” Hogans said.

Lady Jaguars predict a season of growth and success

Who wins the championship game at the end of the season?