The Titan View - Northview High School
The Titan View - Northview High School The Titan View - Northview High School
The Titan View Volume 9, Issue 1 Want to know which languages will be in demand in the future? Which language will help you get a job? Which language is spoken all over the world? The answers might surprise you! For some people, choosing a world language to study can be difficult, especially with all the great programs available at Northview. For others, it may seem obvious. But if you think that opting for Spanish is a no-brainer, think again. Here are SEVEN SURPRISING FACTS ABOUT THE FUTURE that you should consider before you make a choice. Worldwide: The Pentagon is predicting that in ten years‘ time, the second most used language in the world after English will be ….FRENCH (Not Spanish – French). French is used all over the world in areas as diverse as Africa, South-East Asia, Europe, The Middle East and Polynesia. And ten years‘ time is just when you will be graduating from university. National Security: The language most in demand by both the Defense Department and the Peace Corps is not Spanish but FRENCH. Technology: After English, FRENCH is the most widely-used language of the internet. Business: The USA‘s biggest trading partner is Canada, which has two official languages, English and FRENCH. Every day $2 billion of goods are traded between these two countries, the biggest twoway trade in the world. Georgia‘s two biggest trading partners are Quebec (French-speaking area of Canada) and The European Union. Jobs: More than 3,000 FRENCH companies have subsidiaries in the US, creating 700,000 jobs. Tourism: The Number One tourist destination in the world is FRANCE. English–French Relationship: The French conquered England in 1066 and ruled there for over two hundred years, one of the reasons that more than 50% of English vocabulary is related to French. Your knowledge of English will help you in French, and studying French will improve your English vocabulary enormously. Think of those SAT scores! But Spanish is easier than French, isn‘t it? WRONG AGAIN! So what are you waiting for? Visit Georgia Tech and Georgia State By Angel Spake German students can visit GaTech in December and Georgia State in January. It is very important to visit colleges as a Junior. The German students have the opportunity to visit colleges as a field trip. This is a great way for students to see if the college has good German classes. When students go to a college visit with a class, then they pay more attention. Learn what types of jobs are available for German speakers. It could also help students understand what they can accomplish in learning German. Why is German Important? German in the eleventh most widely spoken H the ability to speak German could open up so many job opportunities. There are lots of European countries that use German as the common language of understanding. There are many other languages that branch off from German, including English. When I was about five years old, I developed a dream of moving to Germany. Last summer I had a taste of what my future in Germany would be like. I knew would love it there, I felt like I belonged. The people are very welcoming and helpful. Germany is so beautiful. You have everything there, mountains, beaches, forests, and castles. If you really appreciate true beauty, then you need to learn German and visit Germany. The tourists who only speak English are really missing out. I was the first American to even step foot into this one building because I could speak the language, and they thought I was a local. Learning German could open up lots of doors that would have been closed to only English speakers. Learning German could add so much more adventure to life. Germany is truly beautiful, and it deserves a trip, so take a few years of German, and go live a dream. www.northviewhigh.com Page 14
The Titan View Volume 9, Issue 1 ~ By Srija Nalabolu The Latin Club has been working hard since last summer, when a delegation of Georgia Latin students flew the long distance to Fargo, North Dakota to attend the National Junior Classical League convention. There, our delegation spent a week immersed in the classics, learning new things, making new friends, and challenging ourselves. Although the competition was tough, our students performed admirably. Facing students with four to eight more years of Latin, we managed to achieve awards in academics, arts and athletics. Our Certamen teams also excelled, placing among the top teams in the finals. The first great event of the semester was the Latin tailgate at the first home game. This was our chance to show the new Latin students our enthusiasm, and we went all out. During this fun event, nearly the entire Latin club showed up clothed in togas and marched proudly to the football game. We even brought our chariot, a bright, red contraption proudly constructed by the loving hands of our club members. Gathered together in the stadium like a crowd of Romans at a gladiator game, we shouted our cheers, in both Latin and English, at the tops of our lungs. That night of hamburgers, togas, and football was a memorable night for both our club and the school. The next event of the year was Fall Forum, which took place at the Galloway School. This was a chance for the new students to get a first taste of what the club was all about. There were workshops that taught everything from military strategy to mosaics. There were athletic games, the Olympica, in which students competed in egg races and tug of war, and tests of knowledge. There were also mental Pentathlon in which upper level students competed for a free trip to State Convention. As always, our Latin Club shone brightly; Jessica Lin, placed second and Alex Sumner and Shashank Adepu also placed in the top 20. One of our own students, Jen Zhong, was elected Hostess for the GJCL, a prestigious position. Now, three out of the nine state officers are from Northview High School. As November approached, the Certamen teams of our Latin club began to prepare for their first big competition, the annual Turkey Buzz Off which took place at Eastside High School. Certamen, the varsity sport of the Latin club, is a battle of wits and fast reflexes—three fourman teams sit on the edges of their chairs, waiting to slam their thumbs down on the buzzers. The teams—two for upper level, two for lower and an amazing six for novice—participated in the day-long event. All the weeks of long preparation and hard training paid off, and the Northview Certamen teams swept first in all levels, including both first and second place at Novice level. In individual sweepstakes, Northview students took first in each level, as well. There will be more Certamen tournaments throughout the year, and the Certamen teams are still honing their skills. The next Certamen tournament is the Marist Lupercalia set to take place in February. The Latin Club wishes our players best of luck with all of our hearts. Meanwhile, the entire Latin Club is already preparing for the great, culminating event in April of next year—State Convention. During this three-day event, all the Latin clubs in the state of Georgia will convene at Rock Eagle to celebrate the classics with competitions, workshops, and plenty of cheering. It is the time of year every Latin Club student has been waiting for. At State Convention, there is something for everyone. For the academic people, there will be several academic tests. For the creative, there are artistic competitions in everything from handmade dolls to posters. For the athletic, there is Olympica all three days. And for the Certamen players, there is the important Certamen tournament of the year—the state finals. But most importantly, there will be time to dress in a toga and fit right in with the Roman procession, to stretch out on the lawn at night and find the constellations in the sky, to forge new friendships that will last much longer than the three days of convention. Of course, all of our Latin Cub‘s achievements this year and in previous years could not have been possible without the constant support of our Latin Club sponsor and only Latin teacher— Mr. David. Many may know him (Continued on Page 17) www.northviewhigh.com Page 15
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<strong>The</strong> <strong>Titan</strong> <strong>View</strong> Volume 9, Issue 1<br />
Want to know which languages will be in demand in the<br />
future? Which language will help you get a job? Which language is spoken all<br />
over the world? <strong>The</strong> answers might surprise you! For some people, choosing a world<br />
language to study can be difficult, especially with all the great programs available at <strong>Northview</strong>. For<br />
others, it may seem obvious. But if you think that opting for Spanish is a no-brainer, think again. Here<br />
are SEVEN SURPRISING FACTS ABOUT THE FUTURE that you should consider before you make a<br />
choice.<br />
<br />
Worldwide: <strong>The</strong> Pentagon is predicting that in ten years‘ time, the second most used language in the<br />
world after English will be ….FRENCH (Not Spanish – French). French is used all over the world in<br />
areas as diverse as Africa, South-East Asia, Europe, <strong>The</strong> Middle East and Polynesia. And ten years‘<br />
time is just when you will be graduating from university.<br />
National Security: <strong>The</strong> language most in demand by both the Defense Department and the Peace<br />
Corps is not Spanish but FRENCH.<br />
Technology: After English, FRENCH is the most widely-used language of the internet.<br />
Business: <strong>The</strong> USA‘s biggest trading partner is Canada, which has two official languages, English<br />
and FRENCH. Every day $2 billion of goods are traded between these two countries, the biggest twoway<br />
trade in the world. Georgia‘s two biggest trading partners are Quebec (French-speaking area of<br />
Canada) and <strong>The</strong> European Union.<br />
Jobs: More than 3,000 FRENCH companies have subsidiaries in the US, creating 700,000 jobs.<br />
Tourism: <strong>The</strong> Number One tourist destination in the world is FRANCE.<br />
English–French Relationship: <strong>The</strong> French conquered England in 1066 and ruled there for over two<br />
hundred years, one of the reasons that more than 50% of English vocabulary is related to French.<br />
Your knowledge of English will help you in French, and studying French will improve your English<br />
vocabulary enormously. Think of those SAT scores!<br />
But Spanish is easier than French, isn‘t it? WRONG AGAIN! So what are you waiting for?<br />
Visit Georgia Tech and Georgia State<br />
By Angel Spake<br />
German students can visit GaTech in December and Georgia State in January.<br />
It is very important to visit colleges as a Junior. <strong>The</strong> German students have the opportunity to visit<br />
colleges as a field trip. This is a great way for students to see if the college has good German classes.<br />
When students go to a college visit with a class, then they pay more attention. Learn what types of<br />
jobs are available for German speakers. It could also help students understand what they can<br />
accomplish in learning German.<br />
Why is German Important? German in the eleventh most widely spoken H the ability to speak<br />
German could open up so many job opportunities. <strong>The</strong>re are lots of European countries that use<br />
German as the common language of understanding. <strong>The</strong>re are many other languages that branch off<br />
from German, including English. When I was about five years old, I developed a dream of moving to<br />
Germany. Last summer I had a taste of what my future in Germany would be like. I knew would love it<br />
there, I felt like I belonged. <strong>The</strong> people are very welcoming and helpful. Germany is so beautiful. You<br />
have everything there, mountains, beaches, forests, and castles. If you really appreciate true beauty,<br />
then you need to learn German and visit Germany. <strong>The</strong> tourists who only speak English are really<br />
missing out. I was the first American to even step foot into this one building because I could speak the<br />
language, and they thought I was a local. Learning German could open up lots of doors that would<br />
have been closed to only English speakers. Learning German could add so much more adventure to<br />
life. Germany is truly beautiful, and it deserves a trip, so take a few years of German, and go live a<br />
dream.<br />
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