May 2011 - Jefferson County Public Schools
May 2011 - Jefferson County Public Schools May 2011 - Jefferson County Public Schools
The Circus!!! By: Angel Cissell Most people in the world have been to the circus at least once. There are some that love the animals, but then there are the ones that are afraid of the clowns. They give you that creepy feeling when you look at them. The circus has been around for a very long time. According to Wikipedia: “The most ancient clowns have been found in the Fifth dynasty of Egypt, around 2400 BCE. Contrary to court jests, clowns have traditionally served a socio-religious and psychological role, and traditionally the role of priest and clown have been held by the same persons.” The creator of the very first successful circus is Philip Astley, a former cavalry Sergeant-Major. In 1768, he opened a school to teach exhibition riding, and in the afternoon he performed shows. In 1770, he hired other performers such as, acrobats, rope dancers, and jugglers. In 1782 he opened Paris’s first circus, the Amphitheater Angolis. The circus has come a very long way from the 1760’s. John Bill Ricketts is one of the first American clowns. He was an Englishman who started his career with the Hughes Royal Circus, and then came to America to establish a circus in Philadelphia. George Washington even attended a few of his shows. The very first American born circus clown was John Durang; the first American Born clown to achieve stardom was Dan Rice. His first big break was in 1841 with a pig named Sybil. There are many people who have a good time at the circus, but there are the ones who never go near the clowns. The circus has come from being roadside shows to big productions. We all love the circus because we all enjoy a good laugh and to be entertained. Resources: http://www.circopedia.org/index.php/Short_History_of_the_Circus http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Circus_clown http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ringling_Brothers_Circus http://www.google.com/search?sourceid=navclient&ie=UTF- 8&rlz=1T4ADSA_enUS422US422&q=pics+of+clowns http://photobucket.com/images/jester/
Piercing Your Own Ears By: Tyler Woodson Many have done it! Many have wanted to try it! And many had even succeeded at it! I on the other hand, have completed all three, and if you follow my steps, it’ll be easy as 1-2- 3!!!! You’ve got to be careful, though, and make sure you carefully sterilize all your products being used during this process, because you don’t want to risk getting an infection or an embedded piercing! Step 1: Get a needle and sterilize it with an open flame (lighter), but be careful not to heat it too long, or else you might burn yourself. After you complete this task, be sure to use rubbing alcohol to clear the needle of bacteria. After that place your needle on a clean towel or wash cloth (napkins). Step 2: Make sure your hands are good and clean!!!!! You could wear latex gloves when piercing your ear. To make yourself feel comfortable when completing this process, you should place an ice cube behind your ear when piercing the needle through. If you really don’t want to feel much pain during the process, rub ice around your lobe then hold it for 60 seconds. Step 3: After using the ice, make sure you dab your ears with alcohol, this will also lower the risk of you getting a bacterial infection. You need to make sure that you use a piece of fruit or an ice cube behind your ears so the piercing can go straight through. Step 4: You are now ready to pierce your ears on your own! Step 5: Choose the spot where you want to pierce your ears and smoothly move the piercing needle through the earlobe until the point hits the sturdy piece behind your ear. It's important that you are quick to ensure less pain. Leave the needle inside your ear for at least 5 minutes, and also numb your ear with ice while doing so. Step 6: Once your ear is numb, slowly remove your piercing needle; after that’s been done, you can put an earring into your new hole; be sure to wipe away any blood. REMEMBER: Clean your ears with sea salt solution or peroxide. Also make sure to leave your earrings in for 6 weeks; after 6 weeks, be sure to keep a pair of earrings in for 6 months so your hole will remain open. picture Sources: My own previous experience. http://www.ehow.com/how_4501972_pierce-own-ears-safety-pin.html http://www.instructables.com/id/pierce-your-own-ears/ picture
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The Circus!!!<br />
By: Angel Cissell<br />
Most people in the world have been to the circus at least once.<br />
There are some that love the animals, but then there are the ones that<br />
are afraid of the clowns. They give you that creepy feeling when you<br />
look at them. The circus has been around for a very long time.<br />
According to Wikipedia: “The most ancient clowns have been<br />
found in the Fifth dynasty of Egypt, around 2400 BCE. Contrary to<br />
court jests, clowns have traditionally served a socio-religious and<br />
psychological role, and traditionally the role of priest and clown have<br />
been held by the same persons.”<br />
The creator of the very first successful circus is Philip Astley, a<br />
former cavalry Sergeant-Major. In 1768, he opened a school to teach<br />
exhibition riding, and in the afternoon he performed shows. In 1770, he<br />
hired other performers such as, acrobats, rope dancers, and jugglers. In<br />
1782 he opened Paris’s first circus, the Amphitheater Angolis. The<br />
circus has come a very long way from the 1760’s.<br />
John Bill Ricketts is one of the first American clowns. He was<br />
an Englishman who started his career with the Hughes Royal Circus,<br />
and then came to America to establish a circus in Philadelphia. George<br />
Washington even attended a few of his shows. The very first American<br />
born circus clown was John Durang; the first American Born clown to<br />
achieve stardom was Dan Rice. His first big break was in 1841 with a<br />
pig named Sybil.<br />
There are many people who have a good time at the circus, but<br />
there are the ones who never go near the clowns. The circus has come<br />
from being roadside shows to big productions. We all love the circus<br />
because we all enjoy a good laugh and to be entertained.<br />
Resources:<br />
http://www.circopedia.org/index.php/Short_History_of_the_Circus<br />
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Circus_clown<br />
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ringling_Brothers_Circus<br />
http://www.google.com/search?sourceid=navclient&ie=UTF-<br />
8&rlz=1T4ADSA_enUS422US422&q=pics+of+clowns<br />
http://photobucket.com/images/jester/
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