February2012
LINCOLN INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Lincoln Press Valentine’s Day School Dance
Inside this issue: Poetry Out loud
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Library
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By Alanoud Rwaili February 14th was Valentine's Day. We had a school dance during fifth and sixth periods. Only students and staff came to the dance. Miss Raine’s class made decorations, and there were fun picture cut-outs for people to take their pictures. Some students wore white and red for the dance. The Valentine’s Day dance was in the school gym. The student government organized this Valentine’s Dance because it was time to share love with our friends. Student government sold carnations for those who wanted to buy a flower. Mr. Tom had a table set up for students to write what type of songs they wanted. Cell phones were not allowed during the dance or taking pictures because some students do not want their picture taken. Some students participated in breaking piñatas. Candy flew everywhere and students scrambled to get the most candy.
Black History Month By Hamse Hassan Black History Month is a yearly celebration of achievement by black Americans and other people that have African background in the month of February. It is also a time of recognizing the role that African Americans have played in U.S. history. Canada and England also celebrate Black History Month. Black History Month began in 1926 by Carter G. Woodson, a historian who had a goal to educate American people about African American history. Every year since 1976, the U.S. celebrates Black History month in February. Many schools in the United States, the history teachers take time to teach students about African American history. 1
Poetry Out Loud By Hodan Daahir The teachers that organized “Poetry Out Loud� were Ms. Karin and Ms. Shelly. January 19th, 2012 was the day we had our Poetry Out Loud competition at Lincoln International High School. There was a class competition before the all school competition. Each class had two students who won from their English class to go to the next level. There were twelve kids who competed in our school, but only two students won to go to the metro competition. Zamzam Ali won first place, Hori Mohamud won second place, and Hamda Mohamed won 3rd place.
Zamzam Ali won first place and Hori Mohamud won second place in the Poetry Out Loud competition
Poetry Out Loud contestants excited on stage.
Mr. Omar reads his own poem about students and learning at Lincoln International High School.
Audience having fun. fun on stage. 2
This is the poem that Zamzam read during the Poetry Out Loud competition.
Hori Mohamed read Harlem, by Langston Hughes during the competition and he won second place in the competition.
Solitude
Harlem
By Ella Wheeler
LAUGH, and the world laughs with you; Weep, and you weep alone. For the sad old earth must borrow it's mirth, But has trouble enough of it's own. Sing, and the hills will answer; Sigh, it is lost on the air. The echoes bound to a joyful sound, But shrink from voicing care.
By Langston Hughes What happens to a dream deferred? Does it dry up like a raisin in the sun? Or fester like a sore— And then run? Does it stink like rotten meat? Or crust and sugar over— like a syrupy sweet? Maybe it just sags like a heavy load. Or does it explode?
Rejoice, and men will seek you; Grieve, and they turn and go. They want full measure of all your pleasure, But they do not need your woe. Be glad, and your friends are many; Be sad, and you lose them all. There are none to decline your nectared wine, But alone you must drink life's gall. Feast, and your halls are crowded; Fast, and the world goes by. Succeed and give, and it helps you live, But no man can help you die. There is room in the halls of pleasure For a long and lordly train, But one by one we must all file on Through the narrow aisles of pain.
Hori Mohamed looked like he was a little nervous before he read his poem.
Mr. Manyi with Zamzam Ali. 3
Lincoln’s New Library By Henry Espinoza and Luis Llapa Henry and Luis interviewed Miss Karin about our new library that she really loves. Why did we create the library? “We created the library so that Lincoln students have access to high-quality interesting books that help them learn to enjoy reading and improve their reading skills.” When can students check books? “During reading time, they need a pass from their teacher.” How has this been working? “Pretty good—It is nice to finally have a record of who has what books. They are returning them on time better than before.” Where is the library? “The library is downstairs. Miss Kelly shares the room.” Who helped organize the library? “Student Government and several student helpers along with Miss Karin, Mr. Tom, Miss Shelly, and Miss Raine have helped to organize. Also, the money for the library came from a Rotary club in Minneapolis, who also helped to label the books.” What do the students need to do to check out books? “The students need to check out a book with someone who has the library iPod, usually Miss Kelly during reading time.” Why is this library important? “It is wonderful that Lincoln has a nice library, something most other charter schools do not have.” Thanks to the teachers and students who have helped to organize our school library and also special thanks to Rotary Club in Minneapolis who also helped our school to label the books . Special Thanks : Miss Karin Mr. Tom Miss Shelly Miss Raine 4