Central Heights Middle School Nacogdoches, Texas October 2016

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The Origin of the Blue Devil by Carson Lindemann and Jacob Jolley

During World War I in France, there was a regiment of soldiers known as the “Blue Devils”. The “Blue Devils” were comprised of the strongest soldiers, physically and mentally, that the French had to offer. They wore royal blue uniforms trimmed in white. This group of soldiers was the crack regiment of France. When an attack was probable, the “Blue Devils” were called for and hurled forward into the breach to stop the assault of the enemy. The regiment never faltered, always charging forward. The “Blue Devils” went down at times, but always facing the enemy. The “Blue Devils” were not only fearless in the heat of battle, but also gave women, the elderly, and those in charge the respect they deserved. This definitely sounds accurate since the colors and the name “Blue Devils” are the same as our school. Looking Back 75 Years At Central Heights.

Written by: Jesse P. Weatherly. 1998.

What’s trending today?

by Brandon Turnage

Central Heights ISD Mission Statement

1. Be an “Exemplary” campus 2. Produce highly educated and well rounded students

3. Integrate a successful technology program 4. Provide a safe learning environment for all students

The Dab This popular dance

move has taken over the teenage dance routine and

has earned a spot in our society. The dance routine is

fairly simple, involving a person leaning towards their elbow like sneezing. The

dance move made it’s mark when

popular figures such as the starting

quarterback for the Carolina Panthers,

Cam Newton, started using this

move in his celebratory routine

after he or a teammate scored a

touchdown. It immediately caught on and people all over the United

States started using the move. It is now a sensation all over

the world and is truly trending.

Remembering 9-11

By Pablo Chavez

A 6th grade Central Heights Middle School teacher, Mrs. Pam Simms, decided to do a project in remembrance of 9-11. In search of ideas, she came across a project called “agamograph”, a piece of paper with two pictures on it (one of two soldiers and the other one of an American flag) and when you turn it you can see each of the pictures (depending on which side you look at it from).

Student Spotlight by Will Spencer

Clayton Martin ~ 7th Grade

What do you enjoy doing in your free time? Fishing

What is your biggest pet peeve? Getting annoyed

Honestly, can you sing? No!

What do you think about chinese food? It’s Good

What is your favorite sport? Football

When did you come to Central Heights? Kindergarten What is your favorite subject at Central Heights? History

Study Tips to Survive Middle School

by Hadley Watts

● #1 Start studying well

BEFORE your test. It is never good to cram all of your studying the night before your test. It is better to do 30 minutes - 1 hour a day, so your brain has time to digest the information. When you study the night before the test, your brain can get overwhelmed and is harder to take in the information like you would if you studied over a period of time.

● #2 Avoid distractions It is harder to concentrate if you have noises and distractions while you work/study. Distractions include: television, music, noises, yelling, cell phone, etc. Try going to a room without noises and leave your cell phone in another room, so you don’t feel “tempted” to check it.

● #3 Take advantage of the Internet

If you don’t understand what you’re studying, try the internet. Maybe someone can explain the same thing in a different way. You may learn easier by looking at pictures rather than just reading a written lesson. If this is you, a Youtube video may help. The main thing is that you learn. How you do it is not important.

● #4 Remind 101 Always sign up for Remind 101 from your teachers. Using Remind 101 is pretty important for things like daily homework reminders or alerts reminding you of upcoming tests.

Student Spotlight by Emily Petty

Emily Duggar ~ 8th Grade

What do you enjoy doing in your free time? Playing volleyball What is your biggest pet peeve? Nails on a chalkboard

What is your favorite song? Summer Paradise

HONESTLY, CAN YOU SING? No

HOW MANY TIMES A DAY DO YOUR GET ON YOUR PHONE? About three

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE SPORT? Volleyball WHO'S YOUR FAVORITE CELEBRITY? Taylor Swift WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT CHINESE FOOD? It’s awesome WHERE IS YOUR FAVORITE PLACE TO GO ON VACATION? South Carolina

WHEN DID YOU COME TO CENTRAL HEIGHTS? 4th grade WHAT ACTIVITIES ARE YOU INVOLVED IN AT CENTRAL HEIGHTS? Volleyball, Tennis, Jr. Beta Club

Teacher Spotlight by Ellie Davis

When did you become a teacher? ~Between 1990 and 1991 What made you decide to become a teacher? ~I love to work with kids. What was your favorite subject in middle school? ~Science or History What is your favorite Central Heights sport? ~Basketball What do you see yourself doing in five years? ~I see myself retired and traveling the world. What school did you go to as a middle schooler? ~Aldine Jr. High, Houston, TX Who or what inspired you to teach? ~My 2nd Grade teacher, Miss Bella Knowski. What do you like about teaching science? ~I love interactively working with kids.

Brenda Trantham

7th Grade Math

Teacher

Teacher Spotlight by Will Black

When did you become a teacher? ~In August 2010. What made you decide to become a teacher? ~I like math and working with kids. What is your favorite Central Heights sport? ~I like all of them. What do you see yourself doing in five years? ~Still teaching 7th grade math. Who or what inspired you to teach? ~My high school algebra teacher. What do you like about teaching math? ~I love the concepts, working with the kids, and seeing that “AHA!” look on their faces.

Self-Help Article for Guys HOW TO CORRECTLY APPLY YOUR DEODORANT

By: WIll Spencer Guys, no one wants to smell your body odor! Follow these simple steps & you will feel 100% cleaner and smell better.

● PLEASE ensure your skin is clean before using the deodorant ● Take your shirt off ● Remove the lid of the spray/stick ● Grip the container ● If it’s a can shake it for about 10 seconds ● Coat both your armpits with a few layers of spray/gel

School History: The Valedictorians by Kylie Gast and Connor Rudolph

I’m sure everyone can agree that Central Heights is a great school, and its history is very important; from it’s

small grades of twelve in a K-12 building to where we are now. Years have passed, and there is always one student who excels the most; the Valedictorian. Here is a history of our most accomplished students throughout the years.

Sheldon McCown graduated as the valedictorian of the 2015-2016 senior class. The young man says that his high school experience was good, saying our school has a “great atmosphere.” He continues on to say that he has a “lot of great memories from my high school career.” As he studied, he kept himself in an environment isolated from other distractions. He mainly used flashcards, either handwritten or on an electronic device or website (such as Quizlet.) When asked about his teachers, he replied with an enthusiastic “awesome!” He says that his teachers truly cared about him as a person, not only as a student. He has kept touch with many of them after graduation. The valedictorian participated in multiple extracurriculars, such as baseball, the Senior Beta Club, student council, FCA, and, for a few years, FFA. He couldn’t tell us what his cafeteria food was like, (he brought his lunch everyday), so we can assume that it’s pretty much the same as now. His best subjects were Math and Science, and he liked those the most. Though he says he liked all his subjects, English was his least favorite. He graduated very recently, but he says that the months since then have been good. He is currently attending Ouachita Baptist University in Arkansas. He’s a Biology/Pre-Med student, and has continued to play baseball in college.

Kimberly Mays, or Mrs. Mays as most students know her, is the valedictorian of 1995. She’s currently teaching sixth grade math at Central Heights. She describes her Central Heights high school experience as, “memorable,” and a great learning experience. Her study methods were good notes, visuals, and cheesy sayings as mnemonic devices (things to help you remember.) When asked about her previous teachers, she said they were “amazing.” The valedictorian participated in many extracurriculars, such as basketball, cheerleading, softball, cross country, theater, FFA, and FHA. We asked the math teacher about her cafeteria food, wondering how it compared to ours, and she said it was terrible. She recalls her best and favorite subjects as being Math and Science. The ones she was worst at and disliked were English and Writing. Immediately after graduating she attended college at SFA and graduated from the local university. When asked what her life is like now, she says that it's wonderful. She has an amazing family and good kids, and says that “life can’t get any better.”

Donelle Solomon was the valedictorian of the class of 1982; a class of about twenty people. Almost all of

them were people she had gone to school with since kindergarten. “We grew up together,” she recalls, “We were family.” When asked about how she studied, she said that she read the chapter three times. The first, she only read the chapter, and the second, she took notes. Lastly, she read it while answering questions. “Repetition was key for me,” She explained. She says her teachers were great; she felt like they were invested in her success. She played basketball, (“Go Big Blue!”, she added) tennis, softball, ran track, and was a cheerleader for four years. She was also a member of the FHA and an officer for several years. She says the cafeteria food was okay, but that the desserts were great. She liked English, mainly reading and spelling, and believes it was her best subject. She had the most trouble with Science and Math, saying, “I had to work harder to maintain my grades.” She married at age 20, and had four children. She attended SFA, but did not graduate. “I, very stupidly, dropped out when I got married. Don’t follow my example. Graduate!” She advises. Her life now is great. She loves being back home in Central Heights, with her husband Scott and youngest daughter.