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S tudent Center Chatterbox Ruston High School February 14, 2011 Page 24 An Eagle Scout Walks the Halls of Ruston High by Amber Brown Senior Editor Thomas Gray Taylor, both a member of Chatterbox and FBLA, has earned the Eagle Scout rank, and according to statistics, only four percent of boy scouts across the country make it to this prestigious ranking. Gray has been a member of the Boy Scouts since he was twelve, but was a member of the Cub Scouts since kindergarten. He is a member Troop 59, along with other Bearcats: John Ramsaur, Nicona Lacy, Hunter Humble, Logan Young, and Mark Weir. One of the requirements to become an Eagle Scout is to earn a minimum of twenty-one merit badges, but Gray excelled and earned a total of twenty-five! As a another major requirement, a scout has to lead his own Eagle Project that benefits the community; as Gray‘s project, he chose to help the Ruston Community Theatre renovate, organize, and relocate their props and set pieces with a group of other volunteers. Once the project was completed, it was time for the most important part of a scout‘s life, the Eagle Scout Board of Review. He prepared for this monumental day by studying the handbook and reviewing basics (knots, first-aid, etc.), and he ended up over preparing, but that goes along with the Scout‘s Motto is to ―Be Prepared.‖ So, congratulations, Gray Taylor on your awesome achievement! Happily Never After The Story of Divorce Information accessed at: http://www.divorcerate.org/ submitted by Justin Welch RHS sophomore Divorce destroys family relationships faster than almost anything else. Not only does it affect the parent‘s lives, it affects their children‘s lives drastically if they have any. The United State ranks number one in divorces with Puerto Rico at a close second. On average, 43% of the marriages in America end in divorce every year. In 2009, there were 2,355,005 divorces and the number is constantly growing! For every marriage one person has after their first one, there is a higher percentage rate of the next marriage also failing. Sorry ladies, but according to divorcerate.org, women who marry under the age of 20 years file for divorce over twice as much as the men. Fortunately though, 67% of all divorces are between two people who are childless. Children of divorce typically act like things are okay or that they don‘t care, but the truth is, most of them are feeling pain and it is sometimes hurting them on the inside. They may go into a depressive state or feel like there is nothing left for them. Parents and children‘s relationships get torn apart because the children feel resentment towards parents for splitting up. Kids also think that just because their parents don‘t live together, they have to choose where to live. In most case, parents should have a joint-custody where kids are allowed to go visit both parents on an equal time scale. Frankly, divorce is never the answer but it all depends on how the divorce goes down in court. No matter how bad things may seem, divorce only makes things worse. So if your parents are divorced or choose to get divorced (which I hope never happens), don‘t get yourself down. Hold your head up and go on with your life and make sure that you don‘t make the same mistake when you choose to get married. According to enrichment journal on the divorce rate in America: The divorce rate in America for first marriage is 41% The divorce rate in America for second marriage is 60% The divorce rate in America for third marriage is 73% Age Women Men Age at marriage for those who divorce in America: Under 20 years old 27.6% 11.7% 20 to 24 years old 36.6% 38.8% 25 to 29 years old 16.4% 22.3% 30 to 34 years old 8.5% 11.6% 35 to 39 years old 5.1% 6.5%
S tudent Center Chatterbox Ruston High School February 14, 2011 Page 25 Ask the Staff by Kori Teague Guest Reporter What does it mean to love someone Jesus said to love others as He loved us. What does that mean ―For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son, that whoever believes in Him will not perish but have eternal life‖ (John 3:16). Does that mean we have to give up our children for others Not really. Does that mean that we have to go be crucified on a cross for someone Not necessarily. It just means that we need to be willing to sacrifice things in our lives when we love someone. Surely, since God gave so much for us because He loves us, we can show His love in us to others. Happy Valentine‘s Day! Ask Russell submitted by Beau Russell RHS Class President What are your thoughts on Valentine’s Day ―I think it‘s a great time to share with not only your significant other, but also with your friends, and spoil them on one of the ‗sweetest‘ days of the year.‖ How do you attract the ladies ―It‘s a God given talent. Period.‖ You Complete Me by Amy Gibson Guest Reporter Lonely was I, when first we met I had lost all hope in this world But when you came, I opened myself And decided to be your girl I feel so safe when I am in your arms Nothing can get to me when I‘m with you All these things are new to me And I am afraid of loving you But I trust you with my feelings Yes, I do trust you with my heart I could never let you down Because in my life, you play a huge part The way my heart speeds makes no sense But I don‘t mind it at all I stumble over everything around you But your hand is always there to stop my fall Your words are so soothing to my soul Your touch comforts my pain I pray that no matter what happens Your feelings for me will never change Tears come to my eyes when I think of you Because the love I feel is that strong And I‘m not afraid to say That I‘ve loved you all along Truly I speak, when I say that there are no words Then I do speak the truth I cannot find any explanation To describe my love for you But why should I need words When all I need, I have There is always a smile in my heart In your love, I always laugh You are that twinkle in my eye And the blush appearing on my cheeks I am blessed to call you mine Grateful am I that we got to meet Just seeing your face gives me chills Experiencing your love makes my soul tremble I love being with you…in your presence Please always remember Unconditional love is what I feel for you And on me you must never give up Safe and secure I will always be If you hold me tightly in your love Only my love could ever see That you complete me The Chatterbox reminds all students that everyone has a right to an opinion on issues. If you have an opinion and wish to write an article, the Chatterbox reminds you that all submissions are subject to staff, editor, and administrative review to ensure that the article provides information or promotes school pride, and does so without materially disrupting work, does not cause substantial disorder, or does not invade the rights of these. If you would like your article considered for submission, please email it to chatterbox@lincolnschools.org or turn it in in electronic format to one of our staff. Only signed editorials and articles will be considered.
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