Bloomingdale Yearbook

There are children in the country of Uganda, Africa who are so unfortunate as to have to live in such a war-stricken place. So, a book drive was held to help out these children and hopefully make even a small difference in their lives. The book drive involved anyone and everyone willing to get involved and the only action required to help out was to donate an old book or two.

“The books that we raise will be resold through BetterWorldBooks.com and the money raised will go to rebuild Uganda”, said Natalie Neville, president of the Invisible Children club. In Uganda, some money raised has helped to build fourteen schools already, where the dorms are safe and secure for the locals.

When asked why students should participate in this book drive, English teacher Ms. Hunsucker said, “Because I think students should be world aware.” Such a book drive would help students to be world aware and learn what’s going on in parts of the world, such as Africa.

Yet, these Invisible Children are still unseen by many in the world today and the organization works to raise awareness of the conditions of Uganda and more importantly, help these children.

As best said by Natalie Neville, “Knowledge is power and power is strength, and the people of Uganda need strength against the LRA.”

On November 6th 2009 the horror, Sci-Fi, thriller, The Fourth Kind, came to theaters.  The movie featured the actors Milla Jovovich, Will Patton, Enzo Cilenti, Elias Koteas, Daphne Alexander, Tyne Rafaeli ext.

The movie features several  witnesses and  their accounts of being visited by alien figures.  All of the witnesses  share  identical details, which are investigated throughout the film.

“The movie was really unnecessary. It was kind of like watching people with epilepsy having seizures all of the time. ” Said junior Jesse Carrillo . “The movie did not live up to my expectations. It only scared me once, but it didn’t scare me, it just made me jump. I didn’t have a favorite part, the ending was my favorite part. I would not see it again, no thank you. I’ll pass.”

“I didn’t really like me movie. It didn’t scare me and it was too long because it was kind of boring. It also was just too much. I wouldn’t recommend anybody to see it.”  Said junior Courtney Franz. “Save your money. “

For one week in the month of November, Nativity Catholic Church held the Novemberfest. Most students get excited for this fair because its close to us and not that expensive and most high school students in the area go to it. The day that it opens for the public will be Wednesday November 11Th from 11 a.m til 11 p.m.

The students of Nativity and there family sell armbands for the price of $16 dollars. Instead of the price when you get there of $28 dollars

Melanie Arguado,10, said ” i loved the Novemberfest, I’m always excited when it starts because everyone goes to it, and its not that much money, and the rides are pretty good.”

The Novemberfest runs through Sunday November 15Th. The times change each day. For Thursday the time is from 4p.m til 11 p.m, Friday will be 4 p.m til midnight, Saturday will be noon til midnight and the last day Sunday will be noon til 6 p.m.

Out of all of the restaurants to go and eat whether it be , takeout, sit-in, or to go, everybody has their favorite location to go and dine.

Some students prefer a meal that is not so quick.

My favorite restaurant is Cheese Cake Factory I eat there regularly.”  Said junior Aaron Drew. “I like it because that have good food and its a nice place, the service is nice. I usually order orange chicken and calamari but I do not eat cheese cake, I cant, I’m allergic.

Some students like their food fast.

“I like Taco Bell. I like the Taco salad there. I try all different things from their.” Said junior Megan Jordan. “They used to have a chicken bowl and it had all rice at the bottom and a salad at the top. They don’t have it anymore but it used to be my favorite. Sometimes I would go in the middle of the night but I don’t go that much anymore.”

After the bell rings and the halls go silent sometimes music can be herd in the halls. In fact it is becoming increasingly popular and normal for teachers to play music during class.

Many studies say that playing music while students work in class helps  in many ways including increased ability to memorize, and  enhanced concentration.

“I usually play music at the beginning of class when the students are doing seat work.”  Said American history teacher Johnnie Eames. ” It seems to have a calming effect. I play the stations 104-7 or 107-3.

Psychology teacher Peter Fuentes said, “I play a variety of music during class. Classical, country, rock, quite a variety. Studies show that some students are very musical rhythmic as far as intelligence and it helps them remember. I play music in class whenever the opportunity arises and I’ve also written songs that go along with my lessons.

Both teachers agree that music in class is beneficial to the students learning environment.

On November 15Th, Haley Broussard celebrated her sweet 16. Excited and full of joy, Haley proceeded to tell me about her plans. ”I dont really want a big party. I just want to hang out with my close friends and maybe go to the movies or something.” When asked what her favorite gift was, she responded eagerly, “My new phone, no doubt.”

Sarah Palmonka, a sophomore and a close friend of Haley’s said, “We celebrated her birthday on Friday and brought her cake and balloons.”

After Haley’s birthday I got a chance to get some more information about her big day. “I had an amazing birthday. My sister came down to visit, I went with some friends to the November fest on Saturday, and spent Sunday with my friends and some family. It was one of the best birthdays I’ve experienced so far and I cant wait until next year!”

Some say that Friday the 13Th is bad luck, but quite a few students thought that it was Bloomingdale’s lucky day. “I don’t believe in superstition. We might actually have a shot at winning this game,” said sophomore Haley Broussard. “Brandon isn’t that good a team so…” Others disagreed. Katie Brown commented, “We haven’t won one game. I don’t think this is our lucky day. We don’t stand a chance!”  

The Bloomingdale Bulls and Brandon Eagles battled it out and the game ended with a final score of 48-0, favoring Brandon.

 Many people still enjoyed the game despite the loss. “Its not about coming to the football games to win. I come to hang out with my friends and cheer on our football team and band. Even if we don’t win the game,” said Mattie Edwards. Kara Licouse agreed, “I love coming to football games! All my friends are there and its really the one time I get to hang out with everyone at once!”

“The game was intense.” said Ashley Montgomery speaking  of the soccer game played against Alonso November17.the game was close with a final score of 5-4 Bloomingdale. the whole team played an outstanding game with three goals made by Sierra Siegel and single shots kicked in by Rebecca Oser and also Jordan Johnson.

The second game was played vs. Venice on there field with a disappointing lost 0-2 the defense was great but unfortunately no kicks were right shoot on goals. “ I drove 145 minutes all the way to Venice to see the game it was a good game but I’m sad they lost.”

On the dates November 9- November 14 the lady bulls soccer team played two very good games. The first game that  was successfully played vs. Durant, with a win 3-0. “ We worked together as a team, and even though at times the game was difficult I was glad to see the team stick together.”  said freshman Brianna Berrios. The team played a very tough game though three goals that won the team the game were made by Sierra Siegel, Elyse Fontecchio, and Kara .

Unfortunately the second game vs. Plant  was not as victorious as the first. Only one goal was scored during the whole game by a fast plant  forward who got the ball after another player kicked the ball over defenses heads. The final score was 1-0.

Relay for life is a overnight event designed to raise money for the American Cancer Society, to celebrate survivors, and to remember the ones who lost the battle with the diesease that is claimed going to become the number 1 killer in the U.S by 2010 by the cancer resource center.

Relay for life is all day event that is going to take place on march 6th on our school track. You walk all night from the times of 8:00pm to 6:00am. if wanting to precipitate you are required to be in a group of 10 or more and have to make up 100 dollars in all to register.

If in need of community hours this might be something you want to participate in you can earn up to 18 hours of community service.”Yes im doing relay for life. Its 18 hours of community service and all your really doing is hanging out with you friends all night and while you are you know its for a good cause.” said freshman Dalline Mota