January 2012 Chatterbox - Ruston High School

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AcademiaChatterboxRuston High School January 19, 2012 Page 6Rotary Club Winnersby Polly Michelle GwanAcademics ReporterValentines Editionby Whitney DurrettEditor in ChiefSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecemberJanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayClark Pierce and Macy SutherlandKane Killen and Shelby GiddingsBraden Hilton and Anna FullerReed Malek and Neesha SiriwardaneJacob Clark and Kori TeagueTBATBATBATBAEvery year the Chatterbox newspaper does aspecial edition for the month of February. It iscalled the Valentines Edition. In this edition studentshave a chance to write Valentines notes toother students. This is a fun way to get a messageout to other students whom you care about.These messages cost $1 per message and cancontain any type of message you want, as long as it is school appropriate. Messages aredue by Monday, January 30th before the end of the day. If you do not turn them in by thistime they will not go in the newspaper!These are Valentines messages but they must be school appropriate and nice. Any messagesthat are inappropriate will not be put in the newspaper and the writer will not receivea refund. Show your love or friendship to another student by putting a message in the FebruaryChatterbox!LA National Guard Visits RHS!by Polly Michelle GwanAcademics ReporterOn January 6, 2012, some seniors were invited to attend a meeting to learn more about membership in the LouisianaNational Guard! The National Guard is one of the branches of the United States military, but unlike the others,the National Guard is mainly called to aid in domestic emergencies. Though this is true, National Guard memberscan be called up at any time to aid not just their state, but other states in the country, and various countriesoverseas. To become a member of the National Guard you must pass the ASVAB test with a 50 or higher, pass aheight and weight standard test, and pass a moral and physical screening. After membership is attained, you mustattend training camp for 9 weeks then you will be sent of f to job school. The great thing about the National Guardis that students can freely be an active member while attending college and not have to worry so much about missedclasses and tuition. If a student is called up during college when they return they are given the exact amount of timethey were gone to resume their studies and catch up. Also, tuition is completely paid for when students are in theNational Guard at any state funded school! The National Guard provides students with the unique opportunity toserve their country, for more information log onto www.nationalgaurd.com.Resumésubmitted by Emily GreerResumè Staff MemberGuys, it’s time to start ordering the 2011-2012 Resume Yearbook. The price is $50 as of December 1 st ! It would make a great gift for a graduating senior! See Mrs. Garrisonin room 315 for more information. Seniors it’s time to start thinking about your senior ads and pictures! Spring will be here soon enough. For more information pleasedon’t hesitate to see Mrs. Strickler in room 208 or a yearbook staff representative.
Outside Our Box? ChatterboxRuston High School January 19, 2012 Page 7Ruston Recycles!by Elena TillAssistant News EditorThe city of Ruston has never been really into recycling, but there are some people who are very enthusiastic about it. Primarily it is elderly people or those who havemoved into the area from other places; there are also some youth who are interested in the activity. The problem with recycling in Lincoln Parish is that it is difficult to find acompany who is willing to buy the recycled items. Some people may recycle plenty yet it does not matter if there is no one buying the goods. Due to this, the goal of the parishis to find a company willing to purchase the items. In select locations around the parish, there are recycling bins where you can place your used goods. A few can befound at the Lincoln Parish Police Jury Complex, churches around the parish, and at local grocery stores. Keep recycling, Lincoln Parish!Are You Involved?!by Lloyd R. BrunerChatterbox AdviserI have asked many students this question throughout my brief career at Ruston High School, and in way too many “answers” I am asked “Involved in what?” That answerin itself speaks volumes. However, to be fair, many students respond positively to this question and provide me with many details of their involvement in the many opportunitiesthat they have at RHS. My questions will continue every year for as long as I am here, and every year, I hope that the next generation of Bearcats can proudly say thatthey are involved in many things at RHS. Are you involved?Students—being involved doesn’t mean that you have to get so into everything that you do nothing else. It also doesn’t mean that you join a club or organization and contributenothing, and it certainly doesn't mean to join everything at RHS just to get out of advisory (you know who you are). Although many of you may be in several differentorganizations, ask yourself if you are making any real contributions to those organizations. In this day of joining everything to build up your resume’, let’s not forget thatunder these organizations, colleges and potential employers expect to see some type of achievement or recognition—not just that your paid your dues.Every student at RHS has the potential to be involved in something beneficial at RHS. As an organizational sponsor and a person who gets involved in, admittedly,probably too many things, I sit in total disbelief at so many students who seem to have no school spirit or involvement. Having graduated from a school with just over 200(and that included the junior high on the same campus), I don’t think many students even realize the opportunities that they have here at RHS. The teachers and staff at RHStake time from their busy schedules to ensure that there are so many opportunities to get involved, yet so many still do not. Are you involved?Don’t get me wrong—getting involved doesn’t mean just joining clubs and organizations either. We have a great band and choir that are always looking for new talent.We have a speech and debate team that could use you. We have social and foreign language clubs that are always looking for members. There are many ways to get involvedat RHS and support your school and your fellow students. Volunteer to help with the prom. Volunteer to tutor students who need it. Show up at basketball games and soccergames and all the other sporting events. Baseball season is around the corner - take in a few games. Not only may you get to see and support our athletic teams, you can hangout with other friends and get off of Facebook for a few hours. Are you involved?I encourage each student at RHS to get involved in something - at least one thing, while at RHS. In the few years that I have been here, I have seen clubs and organizationsand sporting teams have their ups and down, but regardless, student involvement is a must. Without student involvement, the level of excitement and excellence dwindles,and the willingness of leaders to continue providing these opportunities dwindles with it. As the saying goes—people tend to go where they are appreciated—not tolerated.So RHS students - do yourself, your friends, your sponsors, your advisers, your school, and future Bearcats a favor and get involved.
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