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Holiday Issue Volume 36 Number 2
C. Milton Wright High School 1301 N. Fountain Green Road Bel Air, MD 21015
Holiday Wishes
What Do YOU Want?
by Staff
Ms. Gresh, English Teacher, “My favorite part of the holiday season is making my big Christmas dinner!”
pictured above: CMW Marching Band rocks the streets of Bel Air in the Holiday parade
Marching Band Has a Right to be Proud by Alexa Dill
“Peace on Earth, good will to men, and a raise! A girl can dream.” -Mrs. Grauel, English teacher
December 23, 2015
Regardless of your personal holiday traditions or affiliations, this is a season of wonder and anticipation. Many of the students have embraced this time to spend time with their family, friends, and those in need. Throughout the season, the school has showcased concerts, plays, parades, recitals, socials, and “drives”. It’s the hope of the entire Journalism staff, that every member of the C. Milton Wright family have a safe, wonderful holiday vacation. With the start of the new year, the entire school prepares for future college plans and continuing education. Take the time now to relax and reflect on the positives in our lives.
C. Milton Wrights’ music program is highlighted by the marching band. The marching season for the next year starts at the end of the school year and parades start July 3rd. Marching season continues through the summer until the last December parade. C. Milton Wright’s marching band puts in hours of practice and hours of after-school rehearsals to get the parades perfect and the Showcase the best it can be. Ms. Twenty, Dr. Frisch, and Mr. Ferenz put in many months to write the drill for the marching show. They start writing the new drill for the next marching season as soon as the previous marching season ends. C. Milton Wright’s band performed at three parades. The 4th of July, Columbus Day, and two Winter parades. One 4th of July Parade, the Columbus Day Parade, and one Winter Parade were judged. CMW pictured above: Cidney Gray and BowenTillett with Santa at North Harford Elementary’s “Breakfast with Santa”. placed 1st in all of the competitions.
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Features - Because I’ve Been So Good!
Sweatpants -Wyatt Graham10th grade
Mashed PotatoesCatie Snee 12th grade
Hover Board - Brett Lindsey10th grade
“I want everyone to be happy”- Bowen Tillett- 11th grade
Shoes- Savanna Rooker- 9th grade
A baby elephantMichael Poorbaugh 12th grade
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December 23, 2015
Features - New Year’s Resolutions
Senior, Jaedon Stephens, exclaims that his New Year’s Resolution is to do better in school and receive straight A’s.
Kyle Appleby, a Senior here at C. Milton Wright, wants to curse less in 2016.
Junior, Haydley Slutsky, states that she strives to work out every day after January 1st.
Junior, Cameron Moore, states that for the New Year she would like to use her phone less.
Junior, Brandon Riportella, has a New Year’s Resolution that most students do not. Riportella wants to gain weight to better himself for football.
Freshman, Hannah Lorenzo, would like to start practicing healthier eating habits after the New Year.
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December 23, 2015
Features - Favorite Part of the Holidays
Julianna Simon, grade 10 “My favorite part of the holiday season is spending time with my family. I love seeing all my relatives and getting to catch up with them. Plus, the holidays are great because everyone always seems so happy!”
Mr. Randle, Social Studies teacher “My favorite part of the holiday season is ringing the bells for the Christmas church service and spending time with my family.”
Maryam Khwaja, grade 9
Audrie Welch, grade 9
“My favorite part of the holidays is waking up to presents and the excitement of Christmas morning.”
“My favorite part of the holidays is Christmas lights and listening to Christmas music.”
Yuletide Entertainment by Megan Cowan
My Favorite Part of the Holiday Season
Shawn Wierzbowski, grade 12 “My favorite part of the holiday season is my family coming together.”
Amirah Smothers, grade 11 “My Favorite part of the holiday season is getting together with family. We all play games when we’re together, and we forget the stress of the past year. Plus I love food and presents!”
It’s the holiday season again, and that means it’s time to break out the favorite holiday movies. One of the most well known TV channels for feel-good, holiday movies is the Hallmark Channel. They never fail to play the movies that make you laugh, make you cry, but most importantly, get you ready for the holidays. One of the most iconicYuletide movies of our generation is Elf. This movie, all about Buddy the Elf and how he finds his father after years of being raised in the North Pole, is one you can sit down and watch with anyone from your little cousin to your group of friends. Another great movie to watch this holiday season is the classic, Miracle on 34th Street. When a man who claims to be Santa is admitted to an institution after being identified as insane, lawyer Ed Collins takes on the case to prove the man is really, in fact, Santa Clause. Can it be done? While movies are a big
part of the holiday season, so is the music people play all month long. Everyone knows Fran Lane and her show on 101.9 playing the new songs and the old favorites.The station takes everyone’s request for their different favorite holiday songs. The most well know, and to some, the most overplayed holiday song, is Mariah Carey’s, All I Want for Christmas is You. The beat of the song, combined with Mariah’s voice, makes for a classic holiday jam. One of the oldest and most well known holiday songs has to be Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer. This song is picked by many carolers and anyone else looking for a classic song that is known by all. Who can say “no” to a song about the eight reindeer and their newest edition to the team, Rudolph. There are countless remakes of classic movies and songs to keep everyone happy and entertained in the holiday season. Take time to experience and enjoy something classic as well as something new this holiday season.
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December 23, 2015
Features - More Holiday News
Shopping Safety by Candace Everette The holidays are just about here and it’s becoming more important to stay safe while shopping. People get caught up in the celebration of the time and forget to take precautions and realize that bad things happen when one is preoccupied. First of all, try shopping in daylight if possible and if you must shop at night make sure to go with a friend or family member. Wear appropriate clothing. You need to be able to get around easily and quickly if necessary. Also, if you know you’re going to be walking or standing for long periods of time try to wear shoes with good support and clothes that are casual and comfortable. When shopping at this time of year, consider not wearing any
pictured above: Ava Krivosh and Sean Fleming sport Holiday High Fashion
valuable jewelry and not carrying a wallet or a purse in a cavalier manner. There’s a chance it could be snatched off of you by someone who is going to take advantage of your otherwise engaged attention. A few other things to think about is the location of your money and credit cards while shopping. Keep your cash in your front pocket and be very careful if you do decide to carry a wallet or purse because you are definitely a target for purse snatcher. Try not to overload yourself with bags . Your best bet would be either to put all bags in one big bag and carry it around securely or to keep bags in your car trunk. You don’t want to overload yourself and make yourself an even bigger target . If you are, like so many others, addicted to online shopping, there a few precautions to be aware of as well. Use familiar web sites that you can trust, Don’t ever give out your Social Security Number. Check your credit cards to make sure the online store charged you the right amount and read everything you need to carefully before purchasing anything. If possible, use a separate credit card for online purchases to make it easier to check the receipts. Credit card fraud can attack anyone, not just younger people. If you just think smart, you can prevent unfortunate things from happening and have a happy holiday.
Chocolate Chip Brownie Cheesecake: Holiday Recipe of Choice by Kara Zito It has become a trend on Facebook to share videos of delicious recipes. This Chocolate Chip Brownie Cheesecake is a dessert I saw on Facebook. It isn’t difficult to make and is perfect for any occasion! Ingredients: -1 box of brownie mix -16 oz.. cream cheese -8 oz. whipped cream -1 cup of sugar -1 teaspoon vanilla -1 cup of chocolate chips
Instructions: 1. Prepare the brownie mix into a spring form pan and bake according to the box. 2. Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth, add vanilla, whipped cream, sugar, and chocolate chips. 3. Allow both to chill in the refrigerator for an hour. 4. Spread the topping evenly on top of the brownies. 5. Decorate with topping of your choice. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
pictured above: CMW Marching Band poses before performing in the Bel Air Holiday Parade