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1 MARIETTA MIDDLE SCHOOL Indian information Volume 2, Issue 3 October MMS Spotlight teacher For the October issue, we chose Coach Appelman. Coach Appelman coaches Cross Country, Track, and Elementary Basketball. He also teachers 6th grade Health and Weightlifting. Why do you coach? I love sports and I love competing. Coaching is the best of both worlds. It also gives me an opportunity to work with kids and hopefully be a positive influence on them. How do you like Marietta? I love Marietta. It is a very supportive town that is hungry for success. I also really enjoy the faculty. They are great at their jobs and fun to be around. What else would you do, if you weren t a coach? I d love to be a sports commentator or something along those lines where my job is to follow sports. What motivates you to coach? Competition and getting to work with students. What is your proudest moment as a coach? That s tough. There are a lot I m proud of, but I guess both teams willing State Championships this year is as good as it gets. If you count JH All-Star, Marietta won 3 out of 4 State Championships. The JH boys came in 2nd. That s a great year for the Marietta Indians. We, as a Newsletter staff and Middle School, would like to congratulate Coach Appelman and his HS girls and boys Cross Country teams for winning the 2015 Oklahoma State Cross Country Championship. This is the third year in a row for the girls to take state, and the first for the boys! We are very lucky to have Coach Appelman as a part of Marietta Athletics and Marietta Public Schools. Article by Vanessa Aldaba Photo submitted by C. O Connor Words to live by... Sometimes the questions are complicated and the answers are simple. Haunted house If you re looking to have some scary fun this Halloween, you should stop by the Marietta Haunted House. The haunted house will be located at the Love County Fair Building this Friday (October 30th) and Saturday (October 31st). The cost for the haunted house are as follows: 10 and under $5 11 and up $10 Each year the Marietta Fire Department puts on a Spooktacular Haunted House! Right after dark is when the clowns and ghost come out. There is no set closing time. It will take approximately 20 minutes to get through the entire haunted house...well.unless you get lost...we hope to see you there! There may be a few treats, but mostly tricks. Happy Halloween! Article by River Pierce - Dr. Seuss

P A G E 2 I N D I A N I N F O R M A T I O N October: bullying prevention month Everyone knows that October is breast cancer awareness month, Courtesy of broadside.dresden.

Now believe it or not, there are bullies everyone, but they don t always appear as the common movie cliché where someone taunts you and steals your lunch money.

2 P A G E 2 I N D I A N I N F O R M A T I O N October: bullying prevention month Everyone knows that October is breast cancer awareness month, Courtesy of broadside.dresden.us but it seems like no one really acknowledges that it s bulling awareness month too. I would like to shine some light on it. Now believe it or not, there are bullies everyone, but they don t always appear as the common movie cliché where someone taunts you and steals your lunch money. It s a bit more subtle, as it can happen to you in forms of friends and peers in general. I m pretty sure everyone has sunk to the level of talking bad about someone behind their back. I know I have, sadly. If you have, then you have officially bullied someone. But what they don t know doesn t hurt them, right? Technically, no, until your words are mysteriously released and someone gets offended. With this, you re mad at who told, someone s mad at you, and you ve punctured someone s selfesteem. Like I said earlier, bullying is every- where. Now, how open it is can vary. It usually doesn t scream, HELLO! THIS IS BULLYING!!, but it s also not hard to find. Sometimes it s easy because everyone knows, a.k.a. rumors. Or it s just a few people. In some cases, bullying occurs inside the person. We are our own bullies, and usually the most hurtful. We are our own reason to feel bad. I ve never liked the idea of When we feel insecure about ourselves we notice or point out the flaws in others. It doesn t quite make sense, does it? It s certainly not fair. Why would we feel bad about ourselves anyway? Is it just a big cycle? Someone talks about us, we feel insecure, then we talk bad about said person? Thus inflicting the cycle back upon them? Why though? It s just a downward spiral of low selfesteem and hurt feelings. Does it really make us feel better? Saying bad things doesn t make us Someone will listen and help. Until then, you are loved and important. Remember that, Kylie S. smarter, or more attractive. It definitely doesn t make us a better person. I was so happy I could do an article over this. I know we typically hear about bullying in some classes a few times a year, and how we shouldn t and we need to report it. But there is still so many little branches that it can go into that I wish I could talk about in this article, but that would take a lot of paper. My point is, please be careful about what you say and do. You could potentially damage someone s self-esteem and cause them to question their self worth. Please speak up if you are being bullied or someone you know is. Someone will listen and help. Until then, you are loved and important. Remember that. Article by Kylie Slawson Digital copy of this month s newsletter is available at

A three sentence summery of the entire movie, provided by Monica: He talks to a camera a lot as if it is his buddy. - Monica F.

3 V O L U M E 2, I S S U E 3 P A G E 3 Movie review The Martian This month s movie review is about the movie by the name of The Martian. This is a movie Monica Flores just recently saw, and she seems to really like it and/or found it interesting. A three sentence summery of the entire movie, provided by Monica: He talks to a camera a lot as if it is his buddy. - Monica F. NASA leaves one of their astronauts on Mars, without many things to survive. They do all they can do to bring him back with China s rocket. He becomes famous when he arrives back to Earth. Why do you like it? It was really good. If I said something, ya ll wouldn t understand. Why should others go check it out? It s really funny. The character is smart and has a lot of humor in him. He talks to a camera a lot as if it is his buddy. Article by Amelia Lawson ) Song review Happy I interviewed Cole Foster, because I know she listens to good music. I think she picked a good song. It is a good song to listen to because it keeps you Courtesy of google.com happy! It is very easy to learn the lyrics too. I like the song Happy by Pharell Williams because of the way it sounds, Cole said. She particularly liked the lyrics...because I m happy. Article by Madison Lemons Red Ribbon Week Red Ribbon Week was October 26th 30th. The dress up days were: Monday: Red Day red-y to say no to drugs! Tuesday: Twin Day Pair up against drugs Wednesday: Neon Day I m too bright for drugs! Thursday: Tie-Dye Day Color the world with character Friday: Spookout Day Drugs are scary! I asked a few people different questions about Red Ribbon Week. Why is Red Ribbon Week so important? Because it symbolizes being against drugs - Isabella Spiers Do you think Red Ribbon Week is a good thing? Yes, because it teachers what s right from wrong, - Mrs. Jefferson What does Red Ribbon Week mean to you? It means that drugs are bad and we need to stand up against them, - Deesa Neely Red Ribbon Week is very important! Article by Mandy Sykora East Central university Field Trip The Marietta Middle School 8th grade took a field trip to tour East Central University in Ada, Oklahoma on Friday, October 9th. We asked a few 8th graders and some teachers what they think about touring colleges. Do you think it is important for eighth graders to tour colleges? Yes, because it gives you choices on what colleges you can go to, - Oliver Serrano What do you think about 8th graders going to tour colleges? I think it is good for students to learn what they do in high school matters for college, - Mrs. Bucher Article by Mandy Sykora

4 P A G E 4 N E W S L E T T E R T I T L E Staff spotlight Mrs. Naylor We are trying to make it a point to recognize every teacher, faculty member, and support staff. This month we chose Mrs. Naylor, the Middle School Principal. Mrs. Naylor is a good principal. She supports kids to do things. She also encourages them, too. We asked Mrs. Naylor a few questions about herself. What college did you go to? ECU in Ada. How long were you in college? 4 years. Have you done anything else besides being a principal? Middle school and high school Math teacher. How long have you been a principal? 6 years. Have you always thought of being a principal? No, I wanted to be a teacher and then a principal. If you could have another job, what would it be? Stay-at-home mom. Thank you for all that you do, Mrs. Naylor. We greatly appreciate it. Article by Madison Lemons Girls basketball I asked two girls from each grade that play basketball the same three questions. Here are the questions I asked them: Why do you play basketball? Are you excited for the season? What position do you play? Khloe Kirts Because I love it. Yes I m excited. I play baseline and block. Deesa Neely Because it is a good competitive sports and it brings out the beast in me! Yes, I m ready to play! High post. Hailey Dasilva It s fun. Yes. I play wing. Kassidy Sprouse Because I enjoy it and it is fun. Yes! I play wing and sometimes elbow. Vegas Bell It s really fun. Umm kinda. I am nervous and ready for track. Point guard and wing! Isabella Spiers I play because I like it. Yes, very! I play point guard and wing. Article by Heaven Sustaire Student council Student council is planning to have a Winter dance and a Spring dance this year. They are hoping to open the student store before Christmas Break. They also plan to sell holiday greetings. There are many people in Student Council this year. Noah Broseh Bella Spiers Mackenzie Muller Seth Brown Carson McMahon Kira Anderson Mandy Sykora Carson Perry Yaslin Sanchez Madison Lemons Summer Monson Kylie Slawson Heaven Sustaire Rebecca Martin Jade Magee Lexi Newman Kamryn Pena Article by Kenia Pichardo

V O L U M E 1, I S S U E 1 P A G E 5 Teen conference The Teen Conference was a good experience. We were only able to attend four classes. I have interviewed a few people about their experience.

Makayla Hicks What was your favorite subject at the Teen Conference? Only Skin Deep. What did you learn from it? Girls can do anything. Just put your mind to it.

It s okay. It wasn t bad. Aaliyah Garcia How did you like the car accident? It was great. It showed kids to pay attention to what they are doing on the road.

There was also a mock car accident to show the dangers of distracted and impaired driving. KTEN was on hand to interview students about their experience at Teen Conference.

5 V O L U M E 1, I S S U E 1 P A G E 5 Teen conference The Teen Conference was a good experience. We were only able to attend four classes. I have interviewed a few people about their experience. Kira Anderson How was the self esteem class? It was the best one. What did you learn from the conference? I learned a lot about drinking and driving and how to have healthy relationships. Makayla Hicks What was your favorite subject at the Teen Conference? Only Skin Deep. What did you learn from it? Girls can do anything. Just put your mind to it. What is a move you learned in the self defense class? How to get out of someone choking you. Selene Perez What was your favorite class? Vape or not to vape. How did you like the Teen Conference? It s okay. It wasn t bad. Aaliyah Garcia How did you like the car accident? It was great. It showed kids to pay attention to what they are doing on the road. The 8th graders learned about topics that they could be facing as young teenagers. They attended classes on different topics, along with students from the other schools in Love County. There was also a mock car accident to show the dangers of distracted and impaired driving. KTEN was on hand to interview students about their experience at Teen Conference. Mandy Sykora represented Marietta Middle School and was on the news later that evening. Article by Kenia Pichardo & Aaliyah Garcia HALLOWEEN SURVEY We surveyed several MMS students and asked them different questions about Halloween. Fall break Have you ever been to Haunted House? 11 Yes 8 No Reese s What s your favorite kind of candy to get? I asked a few people if they did anything over Fall Break this year. These people I chose to interview did something this Fall Break. Katelyn Coffey Went camping the whole Fall Break. Rafael Escobedo He went to Oklahoma City to visit his cousin. Bella Spiers Went to Oklahoma City to Bricktown. Tamara Davila Went to Turner Falls. Article by Kenia Pichardo What s your favorite part of Halloween? Dressing Up Getting Candy Haunted Houses Nothing I don t like/ celebrate Halloween Kit-Kat Taffy Sweet tarts Hershey s Payday Snickers Gum Mrs. Jefferson Went to Branson and went camping.

P A G E 6 N E W S L E T T E R T I T L E First nine weeks celebration The nine weeks celebration was on October 28th.

Perfect Attendance: Yoselin Barrientos Macie Broseh Hannah Chapman Marco Delacruz Brandon Dunlap Aldan Gallaway Landyn Genn Edith Gonzalez David Hernandez Jessica Hames Khloe

Brayden Dodd Joel Fernandez Cole Foster Raymond Gibbs Jacob Hayes Tyler Hicks Bricaria Houston Estefany Maldonado Mario Sanchez Kylie Slawson Brianna Stewart Lakira Anderson

Brayan Sanchez Olibia Sanchez Addison Self Javier Serrano Oliver Serrano Rebecca Vinson All A Honor Roll: Kadence Bazor Aldan Gallaway Fernando Salas Vanessa Aldaba Hailey

Award: Rowdy Matthews Mackenzie Graham Jacob Cox Jaron Edington Brian Latimer Carslee Minyard Diego Pena Isabella Salas- Garcia Rayanna Darnell Nestor Sanchez Jacquelyn Casey

6 P A G E 6 N E W S L E T T E R T I T L E First nine weeks celebration The nine weeks celebration was on October 28th. Awards were handed out to recognize the efforts put out during the first nine weeks. Perfect Attendance: Yoselin Barrientos Macie Broseh Hannah Chapman Marco Delacruz Brandon Dunlap Aldan Gallaway Landyn Genn Edith Gonzalez David Hernandez Jessica Hames Khloe Kirts Luis Maldonado Noah Miller Deesa Neely Alexis Newman Kamryn Pena Clara Perez Fernando Salas Isabella Salas- Garcia Priscila Salazar Brian Santillan Yesenia Barrientos Brayden Dodd Joel Fernandez Cole Foster Raymond Gibbs Jacob Hayes Tyler Hicks Bricaria Houston Estefany Maldonado Mario Sanchez Kylie Slawson Brianna Stewart Lakira Anderson Galilea Baca Colt Bartling Noah Broseh Jacob Cox Jimmy Cox Blanca Deleon Rachel Dennington Trey Greenwood Makayla Hicks Maria Mason Hunner Payne Selene Perez Brisa Rueda Brayan Sanchez Olibia Sanchez Addison Self Javier Serrano Oliver Serrano Rebecca Vinson All A Honor Roll: Kadence Bazor Aldan Gallaway Fernando Salas Vanessa Aldaba Hailey Dasilva Monica Flores Jacob Hayes Amelia Lawson Madison Lemons Carslee Minyard Ruby Olguin Kylie Slawson Heaven Sustaire Noah Broseh Seth Brown Rebecca Vinson Fighting Heart Award: Rowdy Matthews Mackenzie Graham Jacob Cox Jaron Edington Brian Latimer Carslee Minyard Diego Pena Isabella Salas- Garcia Rayanna Darnell Nestor Sanchez Jacquelyn Casey During the assembly Student Council and the Newsletter staff were recognized. Student Council had Dustin Scott, Marietta Police Chief, speak on behalf of Red Ribbon Week. Article by Aaliyah Garcia Fighting Heart Award Top left: 8th Perfect Attendance Top right: 7th Perfect Attendance Bottom left: All A s Bottom right: 6th Perfect Attendance

7 V O L U M E 2, I S S U E 3 November 2015 Sun Mon T ue W e d T hu F r i Sat HS FB vs. Coalgate 7 Band SCOBDA tryouts : Durant 8 9 Basketball Tournaments Begin 6th: Madill 7th: Dickson 8th: Kingston Basketball Tournaments 7th/8th: Madill 9th: Lone Grove Band SCOBDA tryouts: Healdton All District Choir: Durant FCCLA National Cluster Meeting: Dallas 21 All District Choir: Durant FCCLA National Cluster Meeting: Dallas Break 24 Break 25 Break 26 Day 27 Break BB 6,7,8,9 Boys:Kingston Girls:Home U s eless facts Here are a few facts that would be fun to know, and useless in every life situation except for trying to sound smart in front of your crush, family, and/or friends. You should know these to break the silence of an awkward conversation and well, just to feel pretty darn smart! Warning! These won t help you on anything. 1. The world s longest lasting light bulb has been burning for 113 years. 2. Hippo milk is pink Article by Amelia Lawson F a shion C orner I interviewed Coach Tucker for the Fashion Corner because she looked cute today. Where did you get your shirt? Uhh, at Byng. Where did you get your jeans? They were a Christmas gift, so in a box Where did you get your shoes? I think I got these at the Vans Store. Where did you get your jacket? A Christmas gift, so in a bigger box. Article by Alexis Eidson

8 V O L U M E 2, I S S U E 3 T h a n k you Thank you Mr. Oakley. He has been going to school and teaching here at Marietta. He has been going non-stop. Thank you! Together We Achieve Article by Aaliyah Garcia P A G E 8 ADVICE COLUMN Have you ever needed advice, but you were too scared to ask? You thought you would get made fun of for wanting help, or that no one would understand? Now you can ask questions, get advice, and no one will know it s you! In the library, there will be a box with slips of paper beside it. You can write anonymous questions and get advice/answers from your peers in the next newspaper. Advice suggestions Q: Why are guys so rude? Suggestion: They aren t always rude. They can be, but so can everyone. They may have just had a bad day or didn t think of it as being rude. Suggestion: Not all guys are rude. If a guy is being mean to you, there s a change that he likes you. Maybe that guy is having a bad day, and is not usually rude. Q: How do I get a girl to like me? Suggestion: Just by yourself. If she is worth your time, she should accept who you are. Respect girls and don t hurt their feelings and compliment her. Suggestion: Solution #1 If you like a girl, then start talking to her and try to get her number. Solution #2 Get some lines and whenever she s around, drop them. Finally, look at her and say, Sorry, I m bad at pick-up lines. Solution #3 Buy her a Starbucks gift card. Q: Someone continues to spread rumors about me. Everyone knows they aren t true, but what can I do to make them stop? Suggestion: If everyone knows they aren t true, then just try to ignore them. They just want a reaction out of you. Suggestion: Don t give in. Show that you and your friends (true friends) don t and will never believe the rumor. The person feeds off of your sadness, so show that you don t care. Q: How can I help my friend who lies all of the time? Suggestion: Just try to help them realize that lying is wrong and doesn t help anything. Suggestion: Build up their self confidence. Teach them that lying solves absolutely nothing. Prove them wrong in a lie and show that their live improved nothing.

Little Jackie receives her Call to Adventure

Little Jackie receives her Call to Adventure 1 2 Male Actors: Discussion Question-Asker Adam 3 Female Actors: Little Jackie Suzy Ancient One 2 or more Narrators: Guys or Girls Narrator : Remember sixth grader Jackie who met the Ancient One in the