Seniors' Last Week
By: Aurelian Greeno - May 26, 2016
As the seniors reach their last week of school, they are beginning to reflect on the year and their feelings about completing high school.
“I’m very sad because I’m going to miss them a lot but I'm also excited because I truly believe they're ready,” said Ms. Lauer, senior English teacher.
“Wow, you really put my on the spot. I don’t even know,” said Brody Naugle, senior, “It came so quickly. My senior year went by so fast, but I know that the next part of my life starts soon.”
“I’m really excited that it’s going to be summer break soon, but I know that it really isn’t going to hit me until school starts again next year that I won’t be coming back,” said Chad Wright, senior.
“It’s honestly 50/50,” said Tyler Stimmel, seniors, “I’m sad, but I’m also really excited to start this new chapter in my life.”
The juniors are also getting ready for the seniors to leave, so they can take their place as the school’s senior class.
“It’s bittersweet,” said Eli Smith, junior, , “I’m excited for senior year, but it’s also sad because I know that it’s my last year.”
“It’s going to be crazy. I can’t beleive this year has come so fast. It seems like just yesterday we were in sixth grade getting excited to finally leave elementary school and be in junior high,” said Aurelian Greeno, junior.
It will most definitely be a very emotional time for everyone as their lives change forever and the juniors begin to transition into senior year.
“I’m very sad because I’m going to miss them a lot but I'm also excited because I truly believe they're ready,” said Ms. Lauer, senior English teacher.
“Wow, you really put my on the spot. I don’t even know,” said Brody Naugle, senior, “It came so quickly. My senior year went by so fast, but I know that the next part of my life starts soon.”
“I’m really excited that it’s going to be summer break soon, but I know that it really isn’t going to hit me until school starts again next year that I won’t be coming back,” said Chad Wright, senior.
“It’s honestly 50/50,” said Tyler Stimmel, seniors, “I’m sad, but I’m also really excited to start this new chapter in my life.”
The juniors are also getting ready for the seniors to leave, so they can take their place as the school’s senior class.
“It’s bittersweet,” said Eli Smith, junior, , “I’m excited for senior year, but it’s also sad because I know that it’s my last year.”
“It’s going to be crazy. I can’t beleive this year has come so fast. It seems like just yesterday we were in sixth grade getting excited to finally leave elementary school and be in junior high,” said Aurelian Greeno, junior.
It will most definitely be a very emotional time for everyone as their lives change forever and the juniors begin to transition into senior year.
Yearbook Update
By: Aurelian Greeno - March 24, 2016
The publications class is hard at work with this year’s yearbook, completing its third deadline this Thursday. The theme for the yearbook this year is “Tiger Trends,” which focuses on the trends and popular culture displayed through social media this year. The book will feature sections reflecting the layouts of four popular social media platforms and will include new features such as trending pages.
“This year’s book is different from any book we’ve had before. We are doing a social media theme, and I’m very excited about that. I think the students will really like it because it’s fun and trendy!” said Sarina Villegas, who is a two year publications member and the student life editor.
“I’m really excited to see how it looks when it’s all done because we’ve put so much time and effort into creating a good quality product. I think the students will like the fact that each section is based off of a social media site and they actually look like the sites themselves. Although we’ve had quite a few setbacks this year, I think our product will be able to speak for itself, and the students will enjoy it,” said Andrea Roddy, who is a three year publications student and the head editor.
“The book this year is definitely much different than anything we have created before. It involves a lot of time designing layouts and making sure we create a good layout to reflect the site we base it off of. I think we have a good core group of students who really care about the book, and I think the book will reflect that,” said Aurelian Greeno, who is a three year publications student and the book’s copy editor.
Order forms for yearbook will be going out soon, so place your order as soon as possible to ensure that you get one!
“This year’s book is different from any book we’ve had before. We are doing a social media theme, and I’m very excited about that. I think the students will really like it because it’s fun and trendy!” said Sarina Villegas, who is a two year publications member and the student life editor.
“I’m really excited to see how it looks when it’s all done because we’ve put so much time and effort into creating a good quality product. I think the students will like the fact that each section is based off of a social media site and they actually look like the sites themselves. Although we’ve had quite a few setbacks this year, I think our product will be able to speak for itself, and the students will enjoy it,” said Andrea Roddy, who is a three year publications student and the head editor.
“The book this year is definitely much different than anything we have created before. It involves a lot of time designing layouts and making sure we create a good layout to reflect the site we base it off of. I think we have a good core group of students who really care about the book, and I think the book will reflect that,” said Aurelian Greeno, who is a three year publications student and the book’s copy editor.
Order forms for yearbook will be going out soon, so place your order as soon as possible to ensure that you get one!
The Process of a Broadcast
By: Michael Gorsline & Daniel Crouse - February 8, 2016
What goes into a broadcast? The question man has asked for centuries. it all starts with a brainstorm on a monday. Every classmate gives a little input until a final idea if produced, then all the students get a job; people work the camera, edit, anchor, write scripts, interview, and if there are any special segments people are in charge of those.
Camera is a pretty easy job; you just have to tape the anchors, interviews, and special segments. Anchoring is simple too; you work one day to tape all the hosting part of the shows, introducing interviews and special segments, which are written by the scriptwriters. It usually takes up to 25 minutes.
Editing is probably the hardest job to do; the editors are constantly working to get the broadcast ready to show. They have to put all the segments together and make it look smooth, they edit on the macbook using iMovie. Ms. Lauer looks over the broadcast when the editors are done with it, and she sends it to Mr. Csortos to show at lunch.
Special segments are usually funny bits put in the broadcast to lighten the mood and add humor to the sometimes boring segments.
Overall, it takes the entire class to put together one successful broadcast!
Camera is a pretty easy job; you just have to tape the anchors, interviews, and special segments. Anchoring is simple too; you work one day to tape all the hosting part of the shows, introducing interviews and special segments, which are written by the scriptwriters. It usually takes up to 25 minutes.
Editing is probably the hardest job to do; the editors are constantly working to get the broadcast ready to show. They have to put all the segments together and make it look smooth, they edit on the macbook using iMovie. Ms. Lauer looks over the broadcast when the editors are done with it, and she sends it to Mr. Csortos to show at lunch.
Special segments are usually funny bits put in the broadcast to lighten the mood and add humor to the sometimes boring segments.
Overall, it takes the entire class to put together one successful broadcast!
New Year's Resolutions
By: Aurelian Greeno - January 10, 2016
Everyone has a New Year's resolution, but how many of us actually follow through with it? Every year, people make the same promises: they’ll start eating better, join a gym, get organized, go on a trip. Yet, how many people will actually join a gym, or do anything different in the new year?
According to statistics from Statistic Brain, only about 8% of Americans will actually succeed in following through with their resolutions. Also, about 24% of people will never succeed in following through with their resolutions at all.
“My resolution this year is to get more Star Wars merchandise for my room,” said Tanner Gray-Duvall, “Of course I am going to follow through with that resolution!”
“My resolution is to finish my lego projects, like my millennium falcon model,” said Andrew Shelton, “I know that I’ll eventually get around to finishing them.”
So, what are your new year's resolutions? Will you follow through with them, or will you become a part of the 92% of Americans who don’t?
According to statistics from Statistic Brain, only about 8% of Americans will actually succeed in following through with their resolutions. Also, about 24% of people will never succeed in following through with their resolutions at all.
“My resolution this year is to get more Star Wars merchandise for my room,” said Tanner Gray-Duvall, “Of course I am going to follow through with that resolution!”
“My resolution is to finish my lego projects, like my millennium falcon model,” said Andrew Shelton, “I know that I’ll eventually get around to finishing them.”
So, what are your new year's resolutions? Will you follow through with them, or will you become a part of the 92% of Americans who don’t?
Art Update
By: Michael Gorsline - November 24, 2015
Mr. Archer was recently interviewed about art, personal pieces, and teaching art. Art 1 & 2 is working on Surrealism, Art 3 is working on Art Deco, and Art 4 is working Eye for Art. As for teaching art levels separately, Mr. Archer says: “I can more deeply get into content with Art 1. I really like seeing how Art 2 has retained the knowledge from Art 1 through their work and class discussions. I have come to appreciate the talent and creativeness in my Art 3 and 4 students. Things were way too loaded down with all levels together. more positive, rich work is being created with the levels broken up. I feel more effective in my teaching.”
Mr. Archer’s favorite lesson is cardboard because “it’s motivating and very hands-on for the students”.
Mr. Archer is working on a personal piece right now for his kids “I have seen my 6 year old begin to fall in love with drawing and color. Honestly I’m not sure if Mac and Will really know what I do for a job, but they love to say, ‘daddy, can you draw me something!’”
Hopefully he can get that piece done for his kids; he really enjoys teaching art, and he loves his family. NB is lucky to have a teacher like Mr. Archer.
Mr. Archer’s favorite lesson is cardboard because “it’s motivating and very hands-on for the students”.
Mr. Archer is working on a personal piece right now for his kids “I have seen my 6 year old begin to fall in love with drawing and color. Honestly I’m not sure if Mac and Will really know what I do for a job, but they love to say, ‘daddy, can you draw me something!’”
Hopefully he can get that piece done for his kids; he really enjoys teaching art, and he loves his family. NB is lucky to have a teacher like Mr. Archer.
Publications
By: Taylor Kelley - November 24, 2015
Publications is the class that makes the yearbook. They take the memories made at the school and put it all together in one book.
“It is a tough class, and very hard to keep up on so you have to make sure you stay on task,” said Dominick Runyon. There is a lot to do, and if you’re not busy, there’s always someone else you could help out.
You learn skills you would’ve never guessed you had to know for making a yearbook, and learn how to communicate with people you might not even like. Publications is a family, a business, and a place that will stress you out so bad that it will make you want to yank your hair out. Yet, in the end, it’s worth every bit of it.
If you’re thinking about taking Publications, make sure you’re prepared to work hard and stay positive.
“It is a tough class, and very hard to keep up on so you have to make sure you stay on task,” said Dominick Runyon. There is a lot to do, and if you’re not busy, there’s always someone else you could help out.
You learn skills you would’ve never guessed you had to know for making a yearbook, and learn how to communicate with people you might not even like. Publications is a family, a business, and a place that will stress you out so bad that it will make you want to yank your hair out. Yet, in the end, it’s worth every bit of it.
If you’re thinking about taking Publications, make sure you’re prepared to work hard and stay positive.
New Students and Veterans Enjoying iWrite Class
By: Morgan Bretz - November 24, 2015
This year is junior, Aurelian Greeno’s first year of being in iWrite and so far he has been enjoying it. His favorite thing to do in class is anchoring with Eli Smith, junior, and he also likes to write articles. Aurelian’s job every week in iWrite is to be part of the interview crew. Out of writing articles or making the broadcast, Aurelian likes to write articles most because he loves writing. Aurelian plans on taking this class again his senior year.
Lacey Hall, senior, has been in the iWrite class for four years now. She has been in this class all of her high school years, and she has enjoyed it every year. Her favorite thing to do in this class would be to anchor with Chad Wright, senior. Lacey’s job this year is to anchor with Chad and also she interviews others in the school. Lacey likes broadcast more than she does writing articles because she doesn't really like to write. Lacey is graduating this year, therefore this is her last year with everyone in iWrite.
iWrite is almost done with their first semester and excited for the next!
Lacey Hall, senior, has been in the iWrite class for four years now. She has been in this class all of her high school years, and she has enjoyed it every year. Her favorite thing to do in this class would be to anchor with Chad Wright, senior. Lacey’s job this year is to anchor with Chad and also she interviews others in the school. Lacey likes broadcast more than she does writing articles because she doesn't really like to write. Lacey is graduating this year, therefore this is her last year with everyone in iWrite.
iWrite is almost done with their first semester and excited for the next!
Art Update
By: Michael Gorsline - November 24, 2015
Mr. Archer was recently interviewed about art, personal pieces, and teaching art. Art 1 & 2 is working on Surrealism, Art 3 is working on Art Deco, and Art 4 is working Eye for Art, when asked about his favorite part of teaching art levels separately “I can more deeply get into content with Art 1, I really like seeing how Art 2 has retained the knowledge from Art 1 through their work and class discussions. I have come to appreciate the talent and creativeness in my Art 3 and 4 students. Things were way too loaded down with all levels together. Now it is more positive, and rich work is being created with the levels broken up. I feel more effective in my teaching.” Mr. Archer’s favorite lesson is cardboard “it’s motivating and very hands-on for the students”.
Mr. Archer is working on a personal piece right now for his kids “I have seen my 6 year old begin to fall in love with drawing and color. Honestly I’m not sure if Mac and Will really know what I do for a job, but they love to say, ‘daddy, can you draw me something!’”
Hopefully he can get that piece done for his kids; he really enjoys teaching art, and he loves his family. NB is lucky to have a teacher like Mr. Archer.
Mr. Archer is working on a personal piece right now for his kids “I have seen my 6 year old begin to fall in love with drawing and color. Honestly I’m not sure if Mac and Will really know what I do for a job, but they love to say, ‘daddy, can you draw me something!’”
Hopefully he can get that piece done for his kids; he really enjoys teaching art, and he loves his family. NB is lucky to have a teacher like Mr. Archer.
New Class Helps Students Prepare for College and Life
By: Aurelian Greeno - November 24, 2015
College Readiness II is one of two new classes provided this year at NBHS. The class focuses on preparing for college and fits everything English related that is not in the normal high school curriculum. In terms of preparing for college, topics such as choosing the right college, scholarships, and other life skills that will benefit the students in the future are a major focus in the class.
“I just really love this class in general. I got to do a mini presentation with them about what to expect when they get to college and go over what a typical schedule might look like, roommate problems, etc. Then we brought in a panel of teachers to give them more feedback and answer some of their questions. I really liked that part,” said Ms. Lauer, “I hope that each student in this class knows they have the potential to succeed in college and that this course somehow helps relieve some of the stress they might face next year. I also hope that in the future the students will email me once they enter college and let me know what was helpful or what they would have rather seen done in this class, so that I can keep improving it every year. So far things are going really great. I couldn’t ask for a better group of students to do this first year of the class with.”
The students are also very pleased with the way the class is going, and enjoy the benefits of learning about life and college.
“I love being able to ask questions about college life to help me prepare for my future. It’s extremely helpful,” said Bree Nickols.
“I like that [the class] helps me prepare for college and that we will learn things that aren’t taught in other classes,” said Krysta Smith, “by the end of the year, I hope I will be able to receive scholarships because college is expensive.”
There are high hopes for the class for the remainder of the year, and it will return for its second semester after the holiday break in December.
“I just really love this class in general. I got to do a mini presentation with them about what to expect when they get to college and go over what a typical schedule might look like, roommate problems, etc. Then we brought in a panel of teachers to give them more feedback and answer some of their questions. I really liked that part,” said Ms. Lauer, “I hope that each student in this class knows they have the potential to succeed in college and that this course somehow helps relieve some of the stress they might face next year. I also hope that in the future the students will email me once they enter college and let me know what was helpful or what they would have rather seen done in this class, so that I can keep improving it every year. So far things are going really great. I couldn’t ask for a better group of students to do this first year of the class with.”
The students are also very pleased with the way the class is going, and enjoy the benefits of learning about life and college.
“I love being able to ask questions about college life to help me prepare for my future. It’s extremely helpful,” said Bree Nickols.
“I like that [the class] helps me prepare for college and that we will learn things that aren’t taught in other classes,” said Krysta Smith, “by the end of the year, I hope I will be able to receive scholarships because college is expensive.”
There are high hopes for the class for the remainder of the year, and it will return for its second semester after the holiday break in December.
BeYou Video
By: Eli Smith & Josh Rockhill - November 12, 2015
Ms. Bugner, the 7th grade Language Arts teacher had come across a video that her and her students wanted to recreate, however they didn't know how. To accomplish this, she asked the iWrite team to help her make it. Therefore, juniors Eli Smith and Josh Rockhill went around the school to find students and staff who would like to be in the video and filmed them. The video was about stereotypes that people have attached to them. The students held up two dry erase boards that were back to back. The first one was the stereotype placed on them. The stereotype had to reflect them as a person. For example “Some people say I am a jerk.” Then, written on the other dry erase board would be something that disproves the stereotype. An example of this is “But I'm really a sensitive person.”
There were about 20 people who participated in the video. The video began with students and staff holding up their stereotype sign, and then ended with the people holding the sign that said how it made it positive or how it's not true. Also, during the video it showed facts about bullying and why you should try to help stop it.
There were about 20 people who participated in the video. The video began with students and staff holding up their stereotype sign, and then ended with the people holding the sign that said how it made it positive or how it's not true. Also, during the video it showed facts about bullying and why you should try to help stop it.
New Class Works to Help Students Prepare for College and the ACT
By: Aurelian Greeno - November 12, 2015
College Readiness I and II are new classes available as electives in the 2015-16 school year at North Baltimore High School. The classes are dedicated to preparing students for the work and requirements needed for college. College Readiness I is taught by Ms. Huffman, the freshmen and sophomore language arts teacher at NBHS. The class is currently working on a research project based off the book Mindset by Carol Dweck. For the project, the students must develop a hypothesis about the mindset of people and test it.
Ms. Huffman said, “College Readiness is in its first year, but the year so far has been fantastic! In one quarter, the class average on the ACT has risen, (three points in English alone), and the students continue to challenge themselves and demonstrate their willingness to tackle accelerated content. The students just began their first research project, in which they generate and test their own hypothesis inspired from their reading of Mindset: The New Psychology of Success, by Carol Dweck. I am very much looking forward to the results of their research!”
Sarina Villegas, iunior, said, “I love how much I have challenged myself learning new things. This class has taught me so much in so little time, and I’m excited to learn more,”
The class is continuing its lessons in grammar and English, and will take practice ACT tests throughout the year. The current project based on Mindset will be counted as their final for the semester.
Ms. Huffman said, “College Readiness is in its first year, but the year so far has been fantastic! In one quarter, the class average on the ACT has risen, (three points in English alone), and the students continue to challenge themselves and demonstrate their willingness to tackle accelerated content. The students just began their first research project, in which they generate and test their own hypothesis inspired from their reading of Mindset: The New Psychology of Success, by Carol Dweck. I am very much looking forward to the results of their research!”
Sarina Villegas, iunior, said, “I love how much I have challenged myself learning new things. This class has taught me so much in so little time, and I’m excited to learn more,”
The class is continuing its lessons in grammar and English, and will take practice ACT tests throughout the year. The current project based on Mindset will be counted as their final for the semester.