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Volume 55 Edition 3
Girls group steps up to fight
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Girls are under a lot of pressure these days, a group of CFHS girls are preparing to stand up to the negativity with a girls leadership group for young women to join to talk about their everyday pressures, what they have seen today, what they can do to help each other and how they can potentially stop the backward perspectives society is pushing. The unrealistic images prevalent in pop culture can lead to anxiety, eating disorders, low self-esteem and suffering from sexual harassment. This girls leadership group tries to build girls self esteem and offer help for all girls with the problems they are dealing with.
This fall, a CFHS Spanish teacher is preparing a trip with students to Spain in the summer of 2015. It will be a 14-day trip where students will get to experience Spanish culture, tour beautiful cities and even house with a Spanish family. Throughout the trip, students will be exploring the beautiful cities of Spain: Madrid, Toledo, Seville and Granada. Spanish teacher Grace Valdez said, “We hope to take Flamenco dancing lessons while we are there. It will give the kids a taste of Spanish culture. This trip will not only be a great experience with fellow classmates, but will increase their Spanish skills as well.” For those who would like to register for the Spain trip, the registration deadline is Oct. 15. Those with questions can email Valdez. By Staff Writer Skylar
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They also go to the junior high school and talk to the 7th and 8th grade girls about their self esteem, body image, personal perspective and how society portrays them. Among the events and activities that the groups started last year is “No Makeup Day” where all day girls were asked to take part and not wear any makeup all day. They also covered the windows last year to show that it’s what’s in the inside that counts, not what’s on the outside. “I think girls leadership is such a good idea because it gives girls in our school a chance to really step forward and make a difference with what they have to say,” senior Rebecca Lyman said. She said that its hard for girls at this age, so having a
group of girls going through the same thing is beneficial. Lyman said she loves going to the two junior highs in our area because working with the 9th grade girls doesn’t only benefit them but also benefits the group. “This group is so spectacular,” she said. “I have met some of the most amazing women through this group, and it has made my high school experience so much better.” For those who would like to join the girls leadership group, there is an application form on the CFHS website to fill out and turn in to the office. By Staff Writer Dino
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Senior Matt Turcotte debates what to buy from dance team members at a dance team bake sale in the Tiger Den back in September.
Tiger Den brews up treats The Tiger den offers a lot of delicious snacks and beverages along with a room next to the library for students to hang out or do some work. It opens at 7:30 a.m. and closes in the middle of 4th Hour. So far there are a total of 12 students working there, with some help from teachers. This year there are a couple of new offerings that they have included in their menu, like the most popular choice, the iced coffee. “I love
the ice coffee,” junior student Cole Murphy said. They have also added string cheese, and Edible Arrangements will be coming a couple of times a year to make smoothies. Just recently, they added mugs that make certain drinks $.25 cheaper. “I think it’s a fantastic idea that they’re adding a cheaper way to buy coffee,” junior student Mitchell Bower By Staff Writer Dino said.
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Trip to Spain in the works
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In these photos from a past trip to Spain, Megan Pattee (at left and above), Deanna Ament and Shannon McClintock tour the sites at Sergovia. Spanish teacher Grace Valdez is putting together the details for a return trip for students this upcoming summer.