Did You Know?

A hummingbird’s heart beats 1,400 times a minute.

If you put all the streets in New York City in a straight line, they would stretch to Japan.

Strawberries are the only fruits whose seeds grow on the outside.

Manhattan is the only borough in New York City that doesn’t have a Main Street.

The only continent without native reptiles or snakes is Antarctica.

“Q” is the only letter in the alphabet not appearing in the name of any U.S. state.

Dragonflies have six legs but cannot walk.

A male kangaroo is called a Boomer.

The Statue of Liberty features 7 points in her crown – one for each continent.

Alice in Wonderland

By: Emily Sugrue

This year’s school production is going to be a great one! I write this as I sit in the back of our auditorium, watching a rehearsal. “Alice in Wonderland”, the play, absolutely comes alive before me. The energy coming from the cast, our peers, is so evident. Even though it’s early in the rehearsals, this musical is already coming together.

Spear-headed by Ms. Connors, Ms. Damelio, Mrs. Pivko, and Mr. Arnolds, our school production is full of talent. First of all, the coordinators listed above are amazingly dedicated and good at what they do. They also chose the cast, consisting of the leads and two chorus groups.

One of the things I instantly notice about the making of the play is how involved the students are in decisions. They are allowed to give their opinions and ideas, and the teachers listen and consider them. This shows that the cast are truly enjoying themselves, because it’s their play.

So c’mon, EMS, and support the drama club! Don’t miss Liz Rosa, Anna Hoferer, and Sarah Derrick as Alice, in “Alice in Wonderland.” Tickets for this April 3rd and 4th show will be sold closer to the performance date.

Did you know??

By: Julie Sugrue

-          A Goldfish's attention span is three seconds.
- Animals that lay eggs don't have belly buttons.
- Beavers can hold their breathe for 45 minutes under water.
 - Slugs have 4 noses.
- Camels have 3 eyelids.
- A honey bee can fly at 15mph.
- A queen bee can lay 800-1500 eggs per day.
- A bee has 5 eyes.
- The average speed of a housefly is 4.5 mph.
- Mosquitoes are attracted to people who just ate bananas.
- Flamingos are pink because they eat shrimp.
- Cats have over 100 vocal chords.
- Camel's milk does not curdle.
- All porcupines float in water.
- The world's termites outweigh the world's humans 10 to 1.
- A hummingbird weighs less then a penny.
- A jellyfish is 95% water.
- Children grow faster in the spring.
- Broccolis is the only vegetable that is also a flower.
- Almonds are part of the peach family.
- Alaska has the highest percentage of people who walk to work.
- The San Francisco Cable cars are the only mobile national monument.
- The state of Maine has 62 lighthouses.
- The only food that does not spoil is honey.
- The Hawaiian alphabet only has 12 letters.
 - A ball of glass will bounce higher then a ball of rubber.
- Chewing gum while peeling onions will prevent you from crying.
- On average a human will spend up to 2 weeks kissing in his/her lifetime.
- Fish have eyelids.      

 

 

 

 

 

 

Builder's Club

By: Tim Burns

The Builder’s Club, run by Mrs. Winnetz and Mrs. Kranik, was created for one purpose: to help others.  The Builder’s Club stemmed off from the Key Club in the high school, which stemmed off from Kiwanis International, which is made up of adults.  Eventually, two years ago, Lincoln/Roosevelt got K-Kids, the youngest level so far.

The Builder’s Club is known for participating in fun projects, which end up helping others.  There have recently been such fun events as the Hunger Walk, which the Student Council also did, and the “Everything but the Turkey Drive”, where kids brought in Thanksgiving Foods, sorted them out, and sent them away.  The most recent project was making peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for a soup kitchen.  Most people associate helping others with hard, boring work, but Builder’s Club will make you think otherwise.

Social Life at EMS

By: Emily Sugrue

The place to be is constantly changing. With so many great places to hang out in Roxbury, it’s hard to choose just one. But it seems like every group of friends seems to have their own spot. And whether it’s hitting the movies or skateboarding, EMS has a huge social life!

In sports seasons, lots of people can be found at home games. Basketball, field hockey, football, and wrestling are especially popular. Being at the games with your friends gives you a chance to hang out while also supporting Roxbury. The RHS football games have also become increasingly popular with our grades. Sports events are obviously a huge part of EMS’s social life!

Another huge part of our lives are the school sponsored events- like dances. Both dances this year have been big hits, with lots of us attending. It was finally at time where we were in school, but not doing work! It was a chance to dance, talk, and laugh with your friends while listening to great music and having a blast!

EMS also uses the surrounding places to our advantage. Movie theaters, malls, restaurants, etc. are constantly within reach. These sorts of things are usually done in groups, with lots of friends involved. What’s not to love about exciting places close to home?

Overall, our school loves going places with other people and having a good time. Our teachers will probably agree (due to all of the talking), that we are a very social school. We use sports, dances, and surrounding places as a fun chance to be with friends. EMS has such a variety of interesting things to do and see!

Advice Column

Dear Julie,
 Well I’m having this problem at school. There’s this girl and she is such a bully. Not just to me, but to other people. One day she’s being a jerk, and the next minute she thinks I’m her friend. How can I tell her I don’t want to be friends with her? Or should I give her another chance? Please help
                                        BFF or enemy  
Dear BFF or enemy,
Well it seems that this “girl” is giving you a real problem. A friend is not just someone you are with, it’s someone you can trust, keep secrets with, and most of all, have fun with them. If you can’t have that special bond with her, than I wouldn’t even waste your time.
                                               

 

Top 10 Fashions of 2008

TEN
Neon Clothes
Typical blacks and whites are not what were standing out at EMS anymore. The retro neon look is back and was sported by more than half of our school. From bangles to glasses to common tees, as of 2008, everything looks better in neon!

 NINE

Claddagh Rings
The tradition from Ireland has swept over to Roxbury and caught EMS’s attention. The ring of friendship and relationship comes in sterling silver, 14k gold, and 18k gold, and platinum and is a great accessory on anyone’s’ finger.

 EIGHT

Ed Hardy®
Ed Hardy by Don Ed Hardy is popular for any occasion. The graphics are unique and make each EMS student modeling these articles and accessories one of a kind. From head to toe Ed hardy is the way to go!

Seven

Scarves
They keep you warm and in fashion! Anyone could pull off a simple necklace around their neck but EMS has taken it to the next level with scarves. You can wrap it around your neck whichever way suits you best; the possibilities are endless.

Six
Leggings
Any color, any pattern, with a skirt, with a dress the EMS hallways are flooded with leggings. They are comfy and defiantly a trendy style of 2008. They can be worn such a variety of ways, it is no doubt EMS seems addicted to them!

FIVE
Skating Brands
A popular fad of 2008 was skateboarding, and what follows skateboarding is the style that comes with it. The pants, the shoes, the tees and all the accessories was captured very well this year by all the skateboard loving students at EMS

     FOUR

Abercrombie/Hollister/Abercrombie&Fitch
Fresh from Abercrombie, New York and Hollister, California is a rocking trend that has kept EMS in style. Each store sells tees, sweaters, pants, accessories, hats, hand bags and more, so whatever the season is Abercrombie, Hollister and A&F is a great way to keep up with fashion.

 
THREE
Uggs®
The popular boots from Australia took EMS by surprise. The boots keep you warm and tie any outfit together. They are comfy and the varieties of colors, which are defiantly pleasing to EMS, are perfect for dressing up or down.

   TWO

Skinny Jeans
Wacky colors and snug fit, skinny jeans are perfectly paired with any top and any shoes. EMS knows style and skinny jeans were a total in fad of 2008! A couple years back it would be a bold move to were these stunning jeans but now, everyone is rocking them!

 
ONE
Converse®
What’s hot to wear on your feet; Converse, the most popular fashion article of 2008! High tops, lows, straight laced, cross laced, red, black, yellow, this pattern, that pattern, EMS has what seems like endless styles of Converse. Show of your Converse in the halls, they are sure to catch the right person’s attention.