Everyone Has a Story a poem by Annabell Ray

Everyone has a story, or a tale to tell. Everyone has a goal, but sometimes they fail. Everyone has a loved one, that is sometimes lost. Everyone has a place, but sometimes it’s a cost. Everyone has a secret, only to be kept. Everyone has a time, but some overslept. Everyone has a person, that they can completely trust. Everyone has a friend, hopefully that won’t “rust”. Everyone has a time, and a place. Everyone has a competition, but it doesn’t have to be a race. Everyone has that thing, they can’t get rid of. Everyone has a time, when all they want is love. Everyone has a Story, Time, and Place. Everyone has a beautiful, beautiful, face.

Things to Do For

Valentine’s Day

by Jocey Yates

Are you stuck on what to do for Valentine's

Day? Maybe you just want it to be nice and sim-

ple or something really big. Whether its for your

loved one or just a friend, here are some ideas

you can do.

1. Exchange gifts 2. Make a card 3. Go out to eat 4. Go to the movies

How the Heart Got Its Shape by Angel Miller My theory of how the heart got its shape is by

someone that was just drawing and making up things

by putting several objects together. However, histori-

ans have argued the source of the heart shape for

many years. There are many different legends of how

the heart got its shape. One theory says it came from

the shape of a seed, which symbolized fertility and

love. Also, there is a story about a woman who

dreamt of Jesus with a flaming heart, in the shape as we know it. She drew the shape, shared the story, and

years later the image was all over the world. The

shape began appearing in pottery, paintings, and

books over the next few hundred years. There are

more legends but these are the two that most inter-

ested me. The shape does not look anything like the

heart in your body. I’m sure these people did not

think it would be a symbol of love many years later.

Below: The actual human heart and the heart shape.

Photo Credits: iconarchive.com

Important Dates: TN Ready: TBA

March 1: Staff Development Day March 11: End of 9 Weeks March 17: PTO Spring Fair

March 21: Parent Conferences March 28-April 1: Spring Break

The Lottery by Chase Hunt

The multi-state “Powerball” is what most

people play to win it big. One reason is that

“Powerball” winnings are so huge; a few weeks ago it

went as high as $1.58 billion dollars. As of February

2nd the winnings are at $112 million dollars. There

are also smaller prizes you could win; secondary prize

amounts depend on how much the main winning is.

There are also other prizes you can win in Tennessee

by playing its different lotteries. There's “Mega Mil-

lions,” “Hot Lotto,” “Tennessee Cash,” “Cash 4,”

“Cash 3,” and “Cash 4 Life.” With “Cash 4 Life,” you

can win the top prize of a thousand dollars a day for

life. If it was me, I would want to win it for a day for

life!

Image credit: Arizona Lottery

TPJHS Roar Staff 2015-2016: Jonathan Ervin, Kadyn Chastain, Taylor Davis, Chase

Hunt, William Hunt, Catlyn McEmery, Clay Maney,

Angel Miller, Hannah Morris, Annabell Ray, Kaylie

West, David Williams, Jocey Yates

Paper generously provided by

The Advocate and Democrat

Editor: Ms. Mondone

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The Difference Between a Teenager

in 1916 and 2016 by David Williams

Teenagers today may never think about it but

they have it pretty lucky. For one reason is that

when a teenager comes home nowadays they

may be only concerned in playing a video game

or watching television. But most teenagers in

1916 came home and were more concerned in

helping their parents on the farm. In fact a major-

ity of teenagers then didn't even go all the way

through school and some didn't even attend

school at all. Things like that were pretty com-

mon back then, and they had reasons to quit be-

cause they had to support their families. These

types of things may not have happened in your

parents but in your grandparents and great grand-

parents lives. Although they may not have gotten

as good of an education as teenagers nowadays

but their hearts were in the right place. So we

should be grateful that we can get a good educa-

tion, without having to lay out of school to help

support our families.

Top Toys from 1916:

Tinkertoys

Lincoln logs

Wind-up mechanical toys

Lionel trains

Crayola crayons (only 8 colors)

Teddy Bears (named after Pres. Teddy Roo-sevelt)

Yo-Yos

Marbles

Checkers and Chess

Source: DarleneBeckJacobson.com

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intercepted Russell Wilson’s pass, intended to Ri-

cardo Lockette, to prevent the Seahawks from scoring

a touchdown.

2. Super Bowl XLII (42) Feb.3, 2008 MVP Eli Manning, QB, Giants

New York Giants 17, New England Patriots 14

Manning went 19 for 34 for 225 passing

yards. The Giants played their best in defense. Justin

Tuck led the defense with two sacks, six tackles, and

one forced fumble. With 35 seconds left, Eli Manning

threw a 13 yard pass to Plaxico Burress for the win-

ning touchdown.

1. Super Bowl XIII (13) Jan.21, 1979

MVP Terry Bradshaw, QB, Steelers

Pittsburg Steelers 35, Dallas Cowboys 31 According to the NFL this was #1 on the list.

MVP Bradshaw completed 17 of 30 passes for a total

of 318 yards.The Steelers led with three touchdowns

at half-time. Tony Hill received a 37 yard pass, and

another on a fumble return by linebacker Mike Heg-

man. Short on time, Cowboys QB Roger Stubach,

threw a pass to Jackie Smith, who dropped the pass in

the end zone. This was a great game!

Source: www.nfl.com/superbowl/history

A Tight Fight by Kaylie West

On Friday January 29, Monroe

County basketball tournaments were

held at Tellico Plains High School. Tellico Lady Cubs

and Rural Vale Lady Panthers played a very close

semi-final game, but the cubs prevailed. The game

was a tight game but neither team gave up until the

game was over. The score ended up to Tellico Lady

Cubs, 32 and Rural Vale Lady Panthers, 31. So, this

meant the cubs went to play for the championship

game on January 30 against Madisonville Lady Ea-

gles. In the final showdown Tellico Lady Cubs ended

in second place in Monroe County basketball tourna-

ment.

Jokes 4 Everyone

By Catlyn McEmery and Jonathan Ervin

If you are feeling sad or blue here are some jokes to

make you feel happy for the rest of the day.

1. Why does a chicken coop only have 2 doors?

2. What do you call a fish with no legs?

3. What do you call a cow with no legs?

4.Why do you have to knock before opening the

refrigerator door?

5. Why did the cookie go to the doctor?

6.Why was the cookie sad?

7. How do clams call their friends?

8. What did hamburger name it's baby?

9.Why is the longest human nose recorded only 11

inches?

10. How do you measure a snake?

11. Why did the belt get locked up?

12.What do you call an alligator in a vest?

13. What do you call a fake noodle?

14. What is black when its clean and white when its

dirty?

Answers: 1. If it had 4 it would be a chicken sedan.

2. A fish

3. Ground beef

4. You might see the salad dressing.

5.He was feeling crumb-y.

6. His mom was a wafer so long.

7. On their shell phones.

8. Patty

9. If it were 12 it would be a foot.

10. In inches because they don't have feet.

11. He held up a pair of pants. 12. An investigator

13. An impasta

14. A chalkboard.

14th of February by Angel Miller If you have ever wondered

about the history of February 14, here are some other

important things that have happened on this date.

2012 - Love letters written between poets Elizabeth

Barrett and Robert Browning are published online by Wellesley College and Baylor University

2005 - The video-sharing website YouTube was acti-

vated.

1994- Olympic skater Alexander Golubev sets a new

500-meter record 1912 - Arizona was admitted as the 48th U.S. state.

I wonder, what will go on this February 14, 2016? Sources: Brainyhistory.com & On-this-day.com

Valentine's Day DIY Craft by Taylor Davis

Need a fast gift for Valentine’s Day? Are you

looking for an idea for a home-made Valentines card?

If you are then we have the thing for you. The perfect

card to give a loved one this Valentine's Day is simple all you need is heavy paper or card stock, a needle,

and thick thread.

Step 1: Draw design. ( could be hearts, stars, or any-

thing simple.)

Step 2: Punch holes and erase your design. (Punch the

holes small for your needle.)

Step 3: Bring the needle through from the back to the

front of the card.

Step 4: Pull the thread the center and repeat the proc-

ess going clock wise until it is complete until done.

Once the card is finished put it in the envelope and then give it to a loved one and make their day a little

bit brighter. All of your items can be bought at Wal-

mart.

P7 ENTERTAINMENT P2 SPORTS

Super Bowl Poll by William Hunt and

Chase Hunt

We went around

the school to see who eve-

ryone thought was going to

win the Super Bowl, the Broncos or the Panthers.

The school said the Panthers would because 58% of

the school (or 139 people) voted Panthers and 42%

voted Broncos (or 100 people). So on game day

we’ll see if Peyton Manning and the Broncos will

take it or if Cam Newton and the Panthers can win it

all. Here’s the final score from game day:

Panthers 10, Broncos 24

Image credit: NFL.com

Superior Super Bowls by Clay Maney

With Super Bowl 50 over, it's a good time to look

back at the most memorable Super Bowls.

4. Super Bowl III (3) Jan. 27, 1969

MVP Joe Namath, QB, Jets New York Jets 16, Baltimore Colts 7

The Jets dominated the 68'-69' Colts in this

game. In regular season. Colts only lost 1 of their 16

games, so it was surprising to see them lose SB3.

This was also the first time the American Confer-ence won a Super Bowl. QB Joe Namath of the Jets

went 17 for 28 and had 206 yards. The Jets scored

one touchdown and three field goals. Baltimore

scored one touchdown, run late in the 4th, but could-

n’t comeback.

3. Super Bowl XLIX (49) Feb.1, 2015 MVP Tom Brady, QB, Patriots

New England Patriots 28, Seattle Seahawks 24

At #3 is the most recent, Super Bowl 49. It

was a great close game the whole way through.

MVP Tom Brady tied the record for touchdown

passes in the Super Bowl, at 13. He also tied the record for being Super Bowl MVP 3 times. The

game was over when Patriot safety Malcolm Butler

Congratulations to the TPJH Cubs 2015-2016 County

Champs! (Two years in row can’t be a fluke.) Good luck

at the TNT semi-finals for the AA championship!

Mason Jar D.I.Y by Jocey Yates

Are you stuck on what

to get your loved one or even

just a friend for Valentine's

Day? How about a Candy Jar. It

only takes just a few minutes

with just a couple steps.

You will need:

Paper

Ruler Scissors

Mason Jar Name Tag Any decorations you would like

Tape or glue Candy

Step #1- Get your Mason Jar and your ruler and meas-

ure your Jar. After you have that done you will need

to measure your paper the height of your Jar. Cut out

a heart on your paper.

Step #2- Next, you will need to take your paper and

tape\glue it to the inside of your jar.

Step #3- Next, you need to get your lid and you will

need to get you a piece of paper. You will need to

measure your lid and then you will need to measure

your paper with some extra length for your paper will

hang out of your lid.

Step #4- Last, you will fill your jar with candy. Put

your lid on your jar and put your name tag on as well.

Now, that you have your jar you can give your jar to

that special someone for Valentine's.

Image: countrydesignhome.com

A reader suggested we begin a student

advice column. We think that’s a great

idea! Send us an anonymous email,

which only a teacher will read, and your

identity will remain secret if you wish.

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How People Around the World Celebrate Valentine’s Day by Catlyn McEmery

Above: Japanese love symbol Did you know that people around the world celebrate Valentine’s Day completely differently from

us people here in the United States of America? Well

if you didn't I'm here to tell you about it.

Did you know that people in China have two

festivals that they celebrate that are both similar to our

Valentine’s Day (Western Valentine’s Day). They

have Lantern Day, it is the ending festival to the Chi-

nese New Year period and Double 7 festival, (which

was only for girls) the day where girls would beg for

knitting and needlecraft from the goddess in heaven

Nu Kua or the goddess of creation. In Japan, Valentine’s Day is pretty much for

women. On February 14th, women give candy and

other gifts to men so it's kind of like our Valentine’s

Day, except women get nothing in return, except the

one day to really show their affection towards men.

On March 14th, is the reverse version of it where men

give women stuff to show their affection. They also

have another day on November 11th called Singles’

Day where the single people get to celebrate being

single.

In Korea, Valentine’s Day is 12 "Love

Days". They are celebrated on the 14th of every month. January is Diary Day, February is as you

guessed it, Valentine’s Day, March is White Day,

April is Black Day, May is Rose Day, June is Kiss

Day, July is Silver Day, August is Green Day, Sep-

tember is Photo Day, October is Wine Day, Novem-

ber is Movie Day, and finally December is Hug Day.

Okay, we all know of Paris as "The City Of Lights"

but did your know that it is also "The City Of Love?"

It is filled with the most top-rated romantic restau-

rants. Don't forget to take your love to see the entire

city of lights from above and climb to the top of the Eiffel Tower. This is how people around the world

celebrate Valentine’s Day.

Image: kannazukinomiko.forumotion.net

additional patients to see outside physicians. As peo-

ple can probably tell, this is not exactly good pro-

gress, and as for the veterans, this is bad news for

them. We can do things to help, like contacting our legislature. We owe it to them, especially after they

have done so much for our country. What do you

think about this problem?

Source: washingtontimes.com

Why We Laugh by Jonathan Ervin Do you know why we laugh? The reaction of laughter is put into steps. The first is the punch line of

the joke. After that, our minds start to process that

information. It goes to problem-solving to figure out

the joke. The brain then appreciates these step to

make us laugh

There is a neurotransmitter called dopamine

(a brain chemical). It is responsible for letting the

stages of laughter occur. Dopamine even lets us feel

good when we laugh. That is why it feels good to

laugh.

You probably didn't know why we laughed

before; maybe you were wondering why or maybe you never even thought of it. Now you can say you

know why we laugh.

Source: www.livescience.com

Why Do We Want To Finish Things? by Jonathan Ervin Do you know why you want to complete

things? There is actually a label to this. It is called the

“completion principle.” Have you ever started a game

and felt like you just couldn't stop? This is part of the

completion principle.

You may ask," What about if we don't finish

things?" Well, if you don't finish then your mind

won't stop thinking about it. It will be in the back-

ground until you complete it. It keeps you thinking

about things, Which is why when you are doing noth-

ing you start thinking about things you were doing. "What about when it is finished?" you may

ask. Well, when you finish your mind just moves on.

Your brain leaves all interest and forgets about it.

Then, that task just becomes another thing we did.

Our brain just puts it in the attic to collect dust. It then

uses the energy it was using on that task to focus on

others. That is the completion principle.

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After School Plans by Annabell Ray and Taylor Davis

Are you thinking about what you want to do

after high school? Most of us students are probably thinking about what we want to do after the last four

years of our education. We took a school-wide poll to s ee w ha t ou r s tuden t s wa n t t o do.

Results: Out of 207 students

College=163 Freedom =24 Career= 9 Undecided =11

After seeing the results, it's good to see that most every-one knows where they are going.

Our Veterans’

Health Care by David Williams

People may never

think about our veterans'

health care, but this is a serious matter and problem.

Our veterans are having to wait for months at a time

to get the care they deserve from VA (Veterans Af-

fairs) hospitals. In fact, those having to wait a month

or more for appointments is 50% higher than last year.

The VA also faces a budget short fall of nearly $3

billion, which isn't exactly a small amount. Also in the

last year, the VA has increased capacity by more than

7 million patient visits per year. Doctors and nurses

have handled 2.7 million more appointments than in

any previous year, while authorizing 900,000

There are over 500,000

veterans in Tennessee.

Winter Trends by Kadyn Chastain

It's finally cold enough to wear our favorite winter

clothes. Here are some of our cold weather fashion

trends. A fashion trend is a clothing item that is popu-

lar at that certain time.

1. The scarf Let a little bit of scarf hang off to

one shoulder. Start twisting your

scarf and wrapping it around your

neck twice. Then tuck the scarf un-

der the twisted section to secure,

and let the longer scarf strands hang

down. This is a popular way to wear a scarf.

(“Urlsa” Scarf by Aokong)

2. Boot socks

You can wear boot socks with two

different types of boots: tall boots

or short ones. With short boots, you can wear them with dresses,

leggings, or skinny jeans.

(Boot socks from Etsy.com )

3. Boots

Need I say more? Boots keep your

feet warm and look great with

skirts, dresses, leggings, and

jeans. They are definitely worth

the investment! (Boots by

Urbanog)

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Shadowhunter

Review by Taylor Davis

Ever wonder who

protects us from the

demon world? Follow Clary and her friend

Simon as they meet Jace, Isabelle, and Alec,

the Shadowhunters of New York, as they try

to stop the demons from invading New York

City. Will they defeat Valentine and save the

human world? Where will the Shadowhunters

end up next? Watch Clary grow and become

the strong shadow hunter she was born to be.

Follow their adventure on Freeform the new

name for ABC Family

Star Wars: The Force Awakens

by Kadyn Chastain

The wait is over, any-

one who has seen the

new “Star Wars: The

Force Awakens,” was

left blown away. This

movie is rated PG-13 for

sci-fi action. It contains

the most famous characters Luke Skywalker,

Han Solo, and Princess Leia, but also some

new ones. I personally thought the movie

brought justice to the older ones, but also

brought something to the table the older mov-

ies didn't. In this film everyone is looking for

an old member of the Jedi Force, you will have

to watch the movie to find out who this mem-

ber is. I hope everyone will enjoy the film, and

may the force be with you.

Horoscope by Hannah Morris

Do you know your zodiac

(astrological) sign? In the year there are

12 zodiac signs , they each have a cer-

tain date and star symbol. This month,

Jan.12- Feb.18, is Aquarius. The birthstone for

Aquarius is purple; purple is a happy color, just like

you! You have lots of energetic vibes in you. You

try to make people happy by sharing and caring.

Your squad includes, more Aquarius, Gemini, Libra,

Leo, and Sagittarius. You are a very independent,

honest, and creative person. Most of your lucky days to come will be on Wednesday. You will find relief

this month with water , you can let your muscle re-

lax, and let the water wash away your self stress.

You want to care for everyone, but take some time

for your self! You are very important to lots of peo-

ple around, remember take 7 deep breaths and relax.

Interesting Facts About Tennessee by William Hunt

What makes so many people call Tennessee

home? Well, turns out it's very interesting. Tennessee

is home to many features that other places do not

have. Along with a temperate climate, beautiful scen-ery, and a lower cost of living, many people have

chosen to call Tennessee home. The Lost Sea in

Sweetwater is the largest underground lake in the

United States. Davy Crockett was born near Greene-

ville, Tennessee. The Great Smoky Mountains Na-

tional Park is America's most visited national park.

The world's largest cedar bucket is in Murfreesboro;

capable of holding 1,566 gallons. That equals 16,704

cans of Coke, which is enough to drink one Coke a

day for 45 years. The first mini-golf course was lo-

cated in Chattanooga. Hope these facts make you feel proud about the great Volunteer state.

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Cupid Facts by Hannah Morris

Do you know what holi-

day is coming up? Valentines Day! Do you know who travels with Valentines? Cupid!

Cupid is known world wide and said to be the

"mascot" of Valentines day. We know cupid, but how

much do you really know about Cupid?

Did you know that.......

In Greek and Roman mythology, his mother

is Venus and his father is Mars.

His wife is Psyche.

He is known as the "God of Love."

He had two different arrows. One had a gold.

tip, and it enhanced magical love. The other

arrow had a lead tip and enhanced magical

hatred.

Cupid had a young brother named Anteros.

Not only was Cupid a Greek and Roman

"God" but he is also a legend that as traveled

to many countries.

Cupid was said to not have grown until his

younger brother was born.

Some stories say Cupid has no other siblings.

He didn't have wings in every legend.

In some tales he never grew to adult size.

He couldn't make himself fall in love, he

only fell in love once, with is wife.

Cupid and his wife later got a divorce.

Cupid is known to travel in the clouds.

These are the fun facts for this time, what all do you

know?

Sources: tribunesandtriumphs.com, rome.mrdonn.org,

talesbeyondbelief.com

Did you know that a dozen good quality, long-stem red roses costs an average of $42?