The Lion Press of HMS is written by fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth graders who are part of the first session of the HMS Newspaper Club 2017-18. This club is generously funded by the North Haledon PTO. The PTO’s sponsorship created this opportunity for our club members and for our readers. Thank you PTO! Happy Reading!

TEACHER INTERVIEWS

Ms. Margiotta Interview 5th Grade Language Arts

By: Isaiah Espinosa, Grade 6

and Hunter Lisi, Grade 6 What made you want to teach? I wanted to teach to help mold the minds of the future generations. Who was your favorite teacher when you were a kid and why was he/she your favorite? Mr. Sarty because he made learning fun. Have you ever taught in another school? Yes, I have taught in Eisenhower Middle School. Can you teach other subjects? Yes, Math and Science.

What was your favorite subject in school? Math.

Do you play sports, if so what sport? First, I was a cheerleader, and now I am a dance coach. What is your favorite book? Island of the Blue Dolphins. What is your favorite hobby? I like to pet my dogs. What college did you go to? First, I went to Kean University and then William Paterson.

Did you always live in New Jersey? Yes, I have. What is your favorite movie? Annie. Do you have any pets? Yes, 3 dogs and 1 fish.

Ms. Gallagher Interview 5th Grade Language Arts & Social Studies

By: Gianna Scrofani, Grade 5 and

Isabella Spaccavento, Grade 5 What is your background story? I was born and raised in New Jersey. I have always loved sports and stories. I used to read to my cats before I even knew how to read. It

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was pretty clear I always wanted to be a teacher. Is teaching your dream job? If not, what would you rather do? Being a teacher and writer have always been my two dream jobs. What made you want to teach? I just always wanted to teach and always wanted to share information. What do you do in your spare time? I love TV, movies, stories, playing sports, and being active.

Do you have any pets? If so what kind(s)? I have a dog named Dylan who is the world's biggest baby. What is your favorite book/movie? My favorite movie is Singing in the Rain and my favorite book is anything but Twilight. What are your favorite hobbies? Reading and playing sports When did you start playing soccer? I started when I was 4 years old.

If you could go back in time and change something, what would you change? I would make sure dabbing never existed. If you could go anywhere, where would you choose to go? I would go on a world tour. What is your favorite place you've been to? My favorite place I’ve been to is Oxford, England.

Ms. Bouma Interview 5th Grade Math

By: Isaiah Espinosa, Grade 6

and Hunter Lisi, Grade 6

What made you want to teach? I liked that I can make a difference.

When you were a kid, what was your favorite subject? Math When you were a kid, what was your favorite teacher and why? Second grade teacher, because she was so kind and patient. Did you ever teach in another school? Second grade in Ramsey How many years have you been teaching? 12 years

What is your favorite thing about math? I like to do challenging problems. What college did you go to? George Washington University and then Ramapo

What is your favorite book? The Giving Tree What is your favorite movie? Elf

What is/are your favorite hobby/hobbies? To read, outside things, basketball, spending time with family and friends Do you have any pets? 3 hermit crabs. Their names are Forest, Jenny and Swiss.

Mrs. Haggerty Interview 5th Grade Language Arts & Social Studies

By: Lauren Finkle, Gianna Scrofani, and

Isabella Spaccavento, Grade 5

What is your background story? First, I was an instructional aide and then I worked as a teacher for 9 years and counting. Is teaching your dream job? If not, what would you rather do? I love teaching, but if I wasn’t a teacher I would be a travel writer. What made you want to teach? I love to get to know students and present interesting info! What do you do in your spare time? Why do you like to do this? I like to read and do Zumba because it’s fun! What is your favorite book/movie? My favorite book is To Kill A Mockingbird and my favorite movie is Finding Nemo.

Do you have any pets? If so, what kind(s)? I have one dog and she is a one year old Goldendoodle.

If you could go anywhere, where would you choose to go? I would go to Hawaii because I like beaches, the weather is nice, and I like to learn about volcanoes.

What are your favorite hobbies? I like to spend time with my family, travel, and to train my dog. Do you play any sports? Not at the moment, but I used to play soccer and ultimate frisbee.

Do you speak any other languages? I speak English and learned Spanish from living in Spain for a few years. If you could go back in time and change something, what would you change? I would want to have world peace, so I would change all things that have prevented it.

Student Council Interview of Co-Advisor Ms. Talarico

By: Lauren Finkle, Gianna Scrofani,

Isabella Spaccavento, Grade 5

How do you plan or come up with events? Events are done every year. The Student Council asks for suggestions from “The People.” (The People are all of the students in HMS) We always check with Mrs. Mazzola first. What were some obstacles that the Student Council has had to face? Getting the students excited was an obstacle. Also, not every event can happen. How did Student Council put together the first dance of the year? The teachers bought the snacks, they hired a DJ, and the council votes on the themes. How did you decide on the options of food and drinks to supply? The Student Council makes the suggestions to decide which foods and drinks they should serve. The Council makes a decision while the teachers see if they can get those foods. It is a team effort. “It’s what the kids like to eat,” Mrs. Talarico says. Was there anything that the Student Council thinks could have been better at the dance? We wish more of the older kids would have come. How did the Student Council plan the food drive? It has been done every year and they try to help others. Where did the Student Council donate the food from the food drive? Eva’s Kitchen in Paterson, NJ How did the Student Council come up with the name, “Giving Tree”? “Giving” because we are giving to other people. “Tree” because it's the time of year.

Where did the “Giving Tree” donations go to? Same as the food- Eva’s Kitchen in Paterson, NJ

Who is involved in the planning of the events? Mrs. Van De Veire, Mrs. Talarico, and all of the members have different jobs. What are some of the other events that might take place in the future?

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BOOK REVIEW:

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone By: J.K. Rowling

Review by: Adrianna Padula

“Mr. and Mrs. Dursley, of number four, Privet Drive, we’re proud to say that they were perfectly normal, thank you very much. They were the last people you'd expect to be involved in anything strange or mysterious, because they just didn't hold with such nonsense.” These are the first two sentences in what is one of the most popular books of all time! The fantasy series, “Harry Potter,” is sure to rope in anyone who likes fantasy, mystery, and adventure. Throughout the first book we follow our main protagonist, Harry Potter, as he tries to navigate a whole new world, brimming with magic. We also meet many other characters, such as the studious Hermione and the Loyal Ron. While at Hogwarts, Harry, Ron and Hermione grow weary of their potions professor, who they think is up to no good. After an encounter with a large hound and some accidental advice from the groundskeeper, our trio of heroes try to get to the sorcerer’s stone before it’s too late. I read this book last year, and I loved it. I honestly don’t have anything bad to say about it. I really like the plot twist at the end, after all evidence pointing to Snape we find the true villain. The author, J.K Rowling, is eloquent and masterful in her writing, with a firm grasp on the English language that captivates readers almost as much as the world she created. Harry Potter is the kind of series that changes your view of the world, in a way, and leaves you wanting more. It was like I was along on the adventure with Harry and his friends. Anyone can read this book, except for little kids who can’t read very well, as J.K Rowling uses complex wording. It sets the mood perfectly for the other six books, leaving much to be expected from this series. I would give Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone four and a half stars, because it’s not the best book I’ve ever read, but it is definitely a great read that I would recommend to (almost) everyone.

WEATHER REPORTING:

Natural Disaster Report for 2017

By: Lauren Finkle, Grade 5

Source: Wikipedia, The Two Way, Hurricane News--The Weather Channel.

Hurricane Irma

Locations Affected: Florida, South Carolina, Georgia, and Puerto Rico. Damage Cost: over $125 billion This storm caused extreme winds and abnormal amounts of flooding. This was an extremely dangerous Category 5 hurricane, with maximum sustained winds of 185 mph. As a category 5 hurricane it is classified as the most serious type of major hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson wind scale. Hurricane warnings had to be issued for a string of Caribbean Islands: U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Vieques and Culebra, Antigua, Barbuda, Anguilla, Montserrat, and St. Kitts and Nevis, Saba, St. Eustatius, Sint Maarten/St. Martin, St. Barts, British Virgin Islands, & Dominican Republic from Cabo Engano to the northern border with Haiti. Many people lost their homes and had to evacuate the areas. In total, the storm resulted in over 134 deaths.

Hurricane Harvey

Locations Affected: Texas, Louisiana, Alabama. Caused extreme flooding in parts of Houston. Damage Cost: $198.63 billion. BAMM! SWOOSH! This year there were two very major hurricanes in the United States, Irma

and Harvey. Hurricane Harvey caused extreme flooding in parts of Houston. Hurricane Harvey was a category 2 storm. The storm had wind gusts as high as 110 mph. Hurricane Harvey produced more than 2.4 trillion gallons of rain water each day! This caused extreme flooding and extensive damage to affected areas.

Football

By: Hunter Lisi, Grade 6

I love football! It is so fun to play. I enjoy

watching football on TV at home. I think the NFL

is the best. My favorite team is the Dallas

Cowboys. I love to watch the team on TV or on

an Iphone or Ipad. My dad went to Dallas for

Thanksgiving to watch a Cowboys game. He told

me it was fun. I would love to go one year.

I like the quarterback Dak Prescott and hope

one day he is a hall of famer.

Here are some Hall of Famers from the

Cowboys. Information directly taken from

www.dallascowboys.com/team/hall-of-fame

Troy Aikman- Quarterback, 1989-2000 Inducted: 2006

The No. 1 overall draft pick in 1989 went 0-11 as a starter his rookie year. He became only the third player in NFL history to lead a team to three world titles. With Aikman at the controls, Dallas won Super Bowls XXVII, XXVIII and XXX. He was named the MVP of Super Bowl XXVII, when he threw four touchdown passes in a 52-17 win over Buffalo. Upon retirement, Aikman was the franchise leader in passing yards (32,942) and TD passes (165).

Rayfield Wright- Offensive Tackle, 1967-1979 Inducted: 2006

Wright played tight end and offensive and defensive tackle during his first three seasons. He settled at right tackle in 1970 and became one of the best offensive linemen in franchise history. Wright was a six-time Pro Bowler who participated in five Super Bowls, winning two. He was inducted into the Cowboys Ring of

Honor in 2004 and reached the Pro Football Hall of Fame two years later.

Michael Irvin- Wide Receiver, 1988-1999 Inducted: 2007

Michael “The Playmaker” Irvin helped lead the Dallas Cowboys to six division titles and three Super Bowl rings before a spinal injury cut his playing career short. Irvin was the team’s top receiver for eight consecutive seasons and retired as the Cowboys alltime leader in receptions (750), receiving yards (11,904), playoff receptions (87) and playoff receiving yards (1,315). As a five-time Pro Bowl selection, between 1991-98, Irvin has two more appearances than any other receiver in club history. Irvin was inducted into the Ring of Honor with Emmitt Smith and Troy Aikman on Monday Sept. 19, 2005 at halftime of the Cowboys-Redskins game. Irvin was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2007.

Bob Hayes- Wide Receiver, 1965-75 Inducted: 2009

“The World’s Fastest Human” helped revolutionize the receiver position with his speed and ushered in the age of zone defenses as teams tried to devise ways to stop him. He

was a threat to score any time he had the ball. He finished his career with 71 touchdowns and a staggering average of 20 yards per reception. Named to three Pro Bowls, Hayes holds all or part of 11 Cowboys records.

Emmitt Smith- Running Back, 1990-2004 Inducted: 2010

Emmitt Smith retired as the NFL’s all-time rushing leader with 18,355 yards and scored more rushing touchdowns (164) than any other player in NFL history. Smith was selected to the Pro Bowl eight times, won four NFL rushing titles (‘91, ‘92, ‘93 and ‘95), three Super Bowl titles, and a league (1993) and Super Bowl (XXVIII) MVP award. Smith broke Walter Payton’s NFL rushing record at Texas Stadium on Oct. 27, 2002 on an 11-yard run in the fourth quarter against the Seattle Seahawks. Smith was inducted into the Ring of Honor with Troy Aikman and Michael Irvin on Monday Sept. 19, 2005 at halftime of the Cowboys-Redskins game. Smith was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2010.

Deion Sanders- Cornerback, 1995-99 Inducted: 2011

Selected by Atlanta in first round (fifth player overall) of 1989 draft. ... Returned punt 68 yards for touchdown in NFL debut. ... Scored total of six touchdowns on punt returns, three TDs on kickoff returns, and returned nine interceptions for scores during career. ... Multifaceted athlete returned one fumble for TD and had 60 receptions for 784 yards and 3 TDs. ... In all, recorded 53 career interceptions including five with Ravens when he returned to field after three-year retirement. ... Member of NFLs All-Decade Team of 1990s as both cornerback, punt returner. ... Led NFL in punt returns, 1998, with 15.6 average. ... Led NFC in kickoffs in 1992 and interceptions in 1991, 1993. ... Named first-team All-Pro nine times at cornerback along with receiving All-Pro as kick returner in 1992 and punt returner 1998. ... Elected to eight Pro Bowls. ... Retired second all-time in interception return yardage (1,331), tied for second for most interceptions returned for touchdown in a career (9) and a season (3). ... His 303 yards gained on interception returns in 1994, third best in NFL at retirement. ... In 1994 became first player to have two 90-yard interception returns for touchdowns in same season. ... Named NFLs Defensive Player of the Year, 1994.

Larry Allen- Guard/Tackle, 1994-2005 Inducted: 2013

As a member of the NFL’s All-Decade team for the 1990s and 2000s, Larry Allen was widely recognized as one of the NFL’s premier offensive linemen, and he established himself as one of the most decorated offensive players in Dallas Cowboys and NFL history.

In 14 NFL seasons since being drafted in the second round out of Sonoma State, Allen was named to more Pro Bowls (10) than any other offensive player in Cowboys history. He also earned another Pro Bowl berth in 2006 while finishing his career with the San Francisco 49ers, bringing his Pro Bowl total to 11 selections. He was also named All-Pro seven times, six times at guard (1995-97, 1999-01) and once at tackle (1998). With his Pro Bowl selection at tackle in 1998, he became just the third player in league history to be selected to the Pro Bowl at more than one offensive line position during his career, joining Bruce Matthews (guard/center) and Chris Hinton (guard/tackle).

With a career-best bench press of 700 pounds and a squat lift of 900 pounds, Allen is also considered to be the strongest man to ever play professional football. After missing most of 2002 with a sprained left ankle that required surgery to remove bone spurs, Allen went on to start 48 straight games before signing and playing for two seasons (2006-07) with San Francisco where he started the final 27 games of his career. Allen started 197-of-203 career games played.

Jerry Jones- Owner/President/General Manager, 1989-Present Inducted: 2017

Recognized around the NFL as one of his era’s most influential and passionate owners, Jerry Jones was selected for induction to the Pro Football Hall of Fame as a contributor in February of 2017.

In addition to becoming the first NFL owner to lead his franchise to three Super Bowl titles (1992, 93 and 95) in a four year period of time, Jones’ efforts in the areas of sports marketing, promotion, stadium development, and network television negotiations created a lasting imprint on the landscape of the NFL and the American sports culture.

Since his purchase of the Cowboys in 1989, the team has won 10 division titles, while advancing to the postseason 14 times and reaching the NFC Championship game four times. As Dallas’ general manager, Jones has overseen personnel efforts that include the acquisition of 47 different players who have combined for a collective total of 142 Pro Bowl appearances. Six Cowboys players from Jones’ tenure of ownership have been inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame -- Troy Aikman, Michael Irvin, Emmitt Smith, Deion Sanders, Larry Allen and Charles Haley - while Jones has served as the presenter for three of those men: Irvin, Smith and Allen.

STUDENT SURVEYS:

Favorite Subject

By: Isaiah Espinosa, Grade 6

Two hundred seventy-eight HMS students were

surveyed using Google Forms. 197 responses

were received for the survey question of- What

is your favorite subject? The most liked classes

are Gym and Home Ec. If you didn’t respond-

what is YOUR favorite class?

Favorite Sneaker Brand

By: Paul Mejia, Grade 6

In Newspaper Club I sent out a survey, using

Google Forms, to the two hundred seventy-

eight students at HMS. On the survey I received

222 responses. The purpose of the survey was

to determine what the favorite sneaker brand

was. The most popular sneaker brand was Nike.

If you did not respond- what is YOUR favorite

type of sneaker to wear?

Riddles

By: Isaiah Espinosa, Grade 6

1. If you are in a dark room with a candle, a wood stove and a gas lamp, and you only have one match. What do you light first? 2. What word describes a woman who does not have all her fingers on one hand? 3. All of my flowers except two are roses. All of my flowers except two are tulips. All of my

flowers except two are daisies. How many flowers do I have, and what are they? 4. A father is four times as old as his son. In twenty years, he'll be twice as old. How old are they now?

Brain Teasers

By: Isaiah Espinosa, Grade 6

Please try to solve the problems below. Let your

mind go and use your creative thinking skills!

Good Luck!

1. A man is looking at a photograph of

someone. His friend asks who it is. The man

replies, "Brothers and sisters, I have none. But

that man's father is my father's son." Who was

in the photograph?

2. What is full of holes but can still hold water?

3. Your dad tells you that he will pay you $6.00

an hour for the 6 seconds that you take to wash

your hands before dinner.

More brainteasers can be found on our Fun

Pages! Have a look!

Answers for riddles and brain teasers can be

found on the last page of the newspaper.

Sneaker Mania

Nike Addias PumaConverse Asics KyriesVans Under Armor UggsDC Shoes Air Jordans Other

Gaming Art Gallery

By: Stefano Nicosia, Grade 7

On the left, you will find the original characters. On the right, you will find the drawing created by me in

the Paint program. There is also a brief description of the character, game the character is in and what

happens in the game.

Pixel Art

By: Paul Mejia, Grade 6

Deadpool is one of the more unusual characters in the Marvel Universe.

He is insane, a hero, well an anti-hero, and downright funny! He is Wade

Wilson, a human who was mutated and given incredible mutant

powers. The new Deadpool movie will feature other mutants, such as

Colossus and Negasonic Teenage Warhead as well as veteran Deadpool

and sidekicks, Weasel and Blind Al. His latest adventures have him

employed by Nick Fury, fugitive former director of S.H.I.E.L.D. Fury had

Deadpool infiltrate a ship belonging to the invading Skull’s in order to

steal bio-data on the Skull Race.

The pixel art on the left was created using Google Sheets.

Pixel Art

By: Annalise Mora, Grade 6

The pixel art above was created using Microsoft Excel.

Original Artwork

By: Annalise Mora, Grade 6

Pixel Art

By: Thomas Dvorak, Grade 8

The pixel art above was created using Microsoft Excel.

FUN PAGE-

Maze

By: Isaiah Espinosa, Grade 6

FUN PAGE-

Teacher Word Search

By: Isaiah Espinosa, Grade 6

FUN PAGE- Thinkograms

By: Isaiah Espinosa, Grade 6

Please try to solve the problems below. Let your mind go and use your creative thinking skills! Good Luck!

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5.

FUN PAGE- Puns

By: Gianna Scrofani, Grade 5

Answers:

Riddle Answers:

1. The match

2. "Normal". Normal people do not have 'all' their fingers on 'one' hand.

3. Three - one rose, one tulip and one daisy.

4. The father is 40. The son is 10.

Brain Teaser Answers:

1. His son

2. A sponge

3. 1 cent

Thinkogram Answers:

1. Bigfoot

2. A cut above the rest

3. A pair of pants

4. Big Bird

5. Ten pounds overweight