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April | 2019 | Issue 1 $2.00

time to talk.

A magazine for us by us.

By:The Yearbook Staff

Our staff

Editor-in-charge of production: Mrs. Asher

Yearbook

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Writers

Post-Production Marketing

Alyssa Rosales, Olivia Dupree, Kaydence Williams Myi'kayla Jones , Brook Garcia, Anoivia Staples Aubrey Johnson, Keyera Nelson, Savannah Smith, Alex Rodriguez, Sebastian Rios, Caleb Randall, Kirstin Jonhson, Chasity Holmes Adalia Rivas, Kayla Holmes, Elizabeth Jackson, Aaliyah Hill, Ariel Torres, Nikki Rodriguez, Natalie Garcia

Aidan Williams, Myi'kayla Jones, Aharon Meredith Weston Freeland, Julia Soto, Jessica Martinez, Alex Salas

Table Of Contents

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Word Search Teen Talk Welcome Mr.Booker That's Life Student Standouts Soccer Cutest Couples We Play Favorites-Teachers Student of the Month-March School Calendar Are you in the Yearbook?

"WHEN A NEW DAY COMES, NEW STRENGTH AND KINDNESS COMES ALONG THE WAY."

WORD SEARCH

TEEN TALK

by Kayla Holmes

Your friends are more important than you think, you may wonder how to get the right friend. How to know if they are bad for you. Maybe you think you have the best friend group ever. You better hope you do because as you get older, the truth comes out about those friends. My advice to you is to think about your friends as you read this article.

FINDING FRIENDS To all the 6th graders out there,

Sometimes you’ll feel tired of their

friends are important. You may or

drama, tired of helping them get

may not believe me when I say this

back up after their fifth breakup that

but, your best friend from first grade

month. In the end, they are fake. If

probably won’t stay your best friend.

they go to you for advice or maybe

Take it from me, an 8th-grader, your

they need to talk with you about

friends matter. As you get older you

something that just happened in

rely on and trust your friends a lot

their family that’s means you can be

more than you did in Kindergarten.

trusted and you're the real deal. Find

They influence you, you influence

a friend who is real, too. My advice to

them, and you grow together.

all you sixth graders is to find a real

Throughout your life there will be

friend before high school, in high

those friends who are fake,

school you’ll need him or her to keep

emotional, and crazy,

you on track.

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Time to Talk

SDNEIRF EURT

To all the seventh graders. 7th-

There is no if, and, or, but about it,

grade friends matters more than

they WILL. When they talk to you, you

you think, you were in 6th grade

should be able to see their desire to

last year and saw the difference

talk to you. You may say, “Well I can’t

between elementary school and

tell if they are faking it.” Guess what,

middle school. Your friend might

if they are faking being friends with

have moved on from you, and it’s

you, ask yourself, “Why? Why would

not your fault. Unless you were

this person go out of their way to

making fun of them or bullying

support, listen and care about me

them it’s another reason. There

only to not care, not listen, and not

will be friends like that

support?” It doesn’t make any sense

throughout your whole entire life!

does it! These are the friends you

You need to be able to stop and

need for high school, there will be

say, “What went wrong? What

jerks, there will be kids who fall off

about them is a red flag to me,

track, maybe you already have.

and how can I avoid people like that in the future?” Don’t pout,

The key to surviving is a friend. They

don't cry over someone who left

are essential to your future and if you

you. My advice to you 7th-graders

have the wrong friend group my

is to be the person who is a real

advice to you is to find better friends.

friend and to influence others to

Find those people who want good

be their best.

things for you.

To all the 8th-graders going to

My final advice for 6th, 7th and 8th-

high school, I am you. I am an 8th-

graders is to live in the moment.

grader. I know some students in

Enjoy being 12, 13, 14, and even those

8th-grade who struggle with all

15-year-old kids in 8th-grade-get out

kinds of problems, depression,

with friends, get into some sports,

influence, drugs, family problems.

talk to new people, take pictures, be

It’ll only get worse, and the only

a middle-schooler! Don’t try to act

way to make it better is to rely on

older than you are, if you are in

your friends. Friends are there to

8th grade be the one to play

support and brighten your life. If

with Legos at school, make funny

they are your friend they will

videos, just be you!

listen, they will care, they will act.

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Sometimes we meet temporary people in our lives

FRIEND

and they don't stay for too long because they're actually a lesson for us. They teach us how to become stronger, and more independent as individuals.

SHIPS

SOMETIMES YOU ONLY NEED ONE

FRIEND, SOMETIMES YOU NEED MORE. We have that one friend that we can say anything and everything to.

Together, you can be unstoppable.

WELCOME

Mr. Booker

by Aaliyah Hill

Our amazing, new Principal Mr. Booker came to school March 18, 2019. He has been doing such a great job, this last month as the new principal. He is trying his best to get to know the students and his best in trying to know all the expectations that he needs for this school. It may take him a little while to understand all the things that he needs to know.

He will be great for the new incoming 6th-graders.

Leading the school may be tough but it will be easy after you get used to it. There are a lot of rules that the principal needs to know to help the students in this school because being a principle of of over 1,000 students can be very stressful. The students can be very hardheaded and probably won’t listen to any adult at all but, you're just going to have to deal with it. Sometimes the students won’t care who their talking to at all. Kids may be hard to handle, but once you get used to them you would start getting used to their behavior and maybe you can even change it. Elementary school can be way easier to be the principal, but as soon as you’re the principal for a middle school or high school all the kids aren’t nice like they used to be.

When I first met Mr. Booker, I didn’t know that he was going to be our new principal. He looked like to me just a regular man just walking through our school. Mr. Booker is becoming a great principal with only the short time that he has been here. He is looking forward to getting to better know his students of all grades. Every student should try to make a good first impression for the new principal. Mr. Booker is sure to be the next best principal at this school that we ever had.

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"When you feel like quitting, REMEMBER WHY YOU STARTED."

That's Life Q & A Feelin' blue about your bestie?

Maybe we can help.

Q: Lately, my friend has not been treating me right. She’s always sarcastic, rude, and doesn’t listen to what would be considered as good advice. What can I do?

A: Maybe it’s best for you two grow apart. This relationship isn’t healthy and could lead to some trouble in the future. Distance yourself, she’s not the right friend for you.

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"Lots of people want to ride with you in the limo, but what you want is someone who will take the bus with you when the limo breaks down."

Oprah Winfrey

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Q: I new to school, how do I make new friends?

A: One thing that people always look for in a friend is personality, being outgoing, kind, and someones who lights up any room..

Words to live by

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Together is better "The best time to make friends is before you need them."

Ethel Barrymore

Everyone is an artist "A friend is someone who gives you total freedom to be yourself."

Jim Morrison

Got a question? We can help.

Submit your questions today by email to rasher@ems-isd.net.

Maybe your question will be featured in our next issue.

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STUDENT Student Contributors Jessica Martinez and Weston Freeland

Eighth grader, Roderick Chambers known as RaRaa3x creates new beats.

You may not know this, but we have an accomplished rap artist here at Willkie.

Rodderick Chambers (8th-grade) is known to his audience as RaRaa3x.

He made his first song back in 2013, but his recent success came with the debut of "Spare None" by Blockboy Yungin featuring Diamond and RaRaa3x. It has reached YouTube success with over 43k views.

"My advice to other artists is to always believe in yourself and to never give up," said Roderick.

Roderick finds his inspiration from his life and writes about things that have happened to him in the past because it's more personal.

His favorite classes are ones where he can use electronics because he likes researching new things happening in the music industry.

Roderick says he plans on dropping new beats this summer.

Eighth grader, Roderick Chambers breathes life into new music.

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STANDOUTS

Seventh grader, Rylea Prince braves the stage for a chance to shine.

This past November, 7th-grader, Rylea Prince and her mom met with a talent scout from Industry Network.

After three rounds of auditions of acting and singing, Rylea was chosen to perform in a regional showcase in Dallas this past January.

Again, she auditioned with a monologue, a commercial script, and two songs. After three intense weekends of training and performing, Rylea was chosen to move on yet again to a National Showcase in Los Angeles this summer.

"Being signed with a agent would be my ultimate dream come true," says Rylea Prince.

The showcase in Los Angeles, California will take place over five days in June, where budding actors like Rylea will have chance to meet over 100 top talent agents in the industry.

Industry Network is a talent scouting company who searches for stand-out talent and prepares them to perform in front of agents, managers, and casting directors.

Seventh grader, Rylea Prince reaches for the stars in her Los Angeles acting debut.

"I'm so excited that Rylea has this opportunity. She is so talented. I know there are big things in store for her in the future," said Mrs. Asher, Rylea's 7thperiod Theatre teacher.

Sixth grader, Elliot Seutter crunches the numbers for the future.

Elliot Seutter is one smart kid. He's been crunching numbers and watching the stock market for a couple years now. He follows Tesla stock intensely and believes Tesla will have a major impact on how people will drive in the future, as well as have future opportunities for travel in space.

"Elliot is an amazing and humble student," said Mrs. Bonnick who is his GT Humanities teacher, "He goes out of his way to help other students, and truly shows what it means to work the Willkie Way." When he's not thinking about the future, Elliot is in Band and manages his busy schedule with all PAP classes.

Sixth grader, Elliott Seutter tracks the future through the stock market.

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Soccer Springs Into Action

By Elizabeth Jackson

Girls A Team: Val Henandez, Jackie Barber, Elizabeth Jackson, Della Stevens, Zadi, Lakota Reed, Anabelle Q, Lillian Shanaman, Brooke Rawson, Noelia Ropa, Julianna Murillo, Audrey Payne, Ryleigh Rush.

Girls B Team: Adalia Rivas, Nadia Starnes, Bailey Reed, Madison Castillo, Sarah Duque, Nevaeh Phillips, Julissa Ruiz, Brissa Rubio, Kaylyn Alvarado, Evelyn Aviles, Jessica Morton, Adriana Garcia.

Girls Goalies: Jenna Yosten, Ayva Black, Wardeh Hammad

One of the action-packed sports offered at Willkie is our boys and girls soccer class, It's near the end of the school year and going to the tryouts are so worth it. Seventh and eighth graders can try out for soccer March or they can join the soccer class. It gives the athlete's, a chance to make a team and work together in games that we will go to.

In soccer we are given a workout plan by going to the weight room on Tuesdays and Thursdays to work out.

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It also gives us a chance to experience what a real hard-working soccer team is like, and students can see how tough a real athlete has to work to make it to the top.

Our coaches ( Coach Klitgaard and Coach Matthews) are friendly and helpful. During the soccer tryouts athletes are tested on our speed, accuracy, teamwork and endurance.

We are watched by our coaches and varsity coaches from different high schools to judge whether we are a fit for either the A or B teams.

Soccer helps kids stay fit and healthy.

Playing soccer is great exercise that improves the following: * Cardiovascular health * Increases coordination * Improves strength * Enhances flexibility * Boosts self-confidence and self-esteem.

Players also need to be good at: * Dribbling * Passing * Shielding * Trapping * Tackling * Shooting * Goal-keeping Practice these contact movements, ideally with a teammate, to fully develop the skills you need to play soccer. At tryouts, coaches also look for positive attitude and dedication.

Boys A Team: Sneider Almandarez, Eric Balderas, Mayson Bowden, Brycen Clause, Ben Hernanadez, Jaxon Holmes, Andrew Kennedy, Phillip Lasley, Daniel Meza, David Monsivais, Osvaldo Reyna, Kalen Tindol, Cole Walker.

Boys B Team: Aaron Aguirre, Reagan Cartwright, Dylan Castillo, Josh Epps, Nathan Gonzales, Caleb Jiminez, Caiden Jorde, Christian Marquez, Angel Perez, Manny Perez, Ivan Ramires, Joseph Reyes, Logan Shear, Florin Trembley, Andrew Valdez Boys Goalies: Jayce Bingham, Weston Freeland, Matt Valasquez, Manger: Deven Miller

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Spring is in the air and in this issue, we wanted to talk to this month's cutest 8th-grade couples.

"OMG, how cute are they?"

Nikki Rodriguez & Ariel Torres

Cutest Couples Sammie & Nathan How long have you been dating?

One month.

Do you have classes together?

No. Do you hangout with each other outside of school?

Sometimes.

Do your parents know you're in a relationship?

Yes, both our parents know.

Do you think you'll be together in the future?

Yes. Page 13

You meet one person & your whole life changes.

Kayla & Schnieder How long have you been dating?

Five months.

Do you have classes together?

No classes.

Do you hangout with each other outside of school?

Sometimes.

Do your parents know you're in a relationship?

His parents know.

Do you think you'll be together in the future?

Maybe.

Maddie & Nate How long have you been dating?

One month.

Do you have classes together?

Yes, Algebra.

Do you hangout with each other outside of school?

Yes, we do.

Do your parents know you're in a relationship?

Yes, of course.

Do you think you'll be together in the future?

Yes, we will.

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We Play

FAVORITES

By Natalie Garcia

We took a survey in our class of our favorite teachers and this month we decided just exactly who are favorite teachers are. You see, as eighth graders we've been at Willkie for the past three years, and we know who we like.

So, here are the highlights of our fav teachers and a little about why we love them so much.

How long have you been a teacher?

I've been a teacher for 11 years.

Why did you decide to become a teacher?

I became a teacher to help students discover and see the best in themselves.

8th grade-Mrs. Banta AVID / Principal of Human Services

Why we love Mrs. Banta: We love Mrs. Banta because she's so positive and makes it fun to learn.

Plus we love being able to eat what we make in her class. She's really sweet and encourages us to comes together as a family.

How long have you been a teacher?

I have been a classroom teacher for six years, but have worked in a variety of roles with the youth for twenty years.

Why did you decide to become a teacher?

I became a teacher to help students with reading skills because I struggled as a reader growing up. I hope to encourage students to be world changers, better citizens, and influence the communities around them.

7th grade- Mr. Payne ELAR / Foundations

Why we love Mr. Payne: He's very relatable because he went through the same struggles.

How long have you been a teacher?

I have been a teacher for 10 years.

Why did you decide to become a teacher?

I absolutely love math. I want to share that love with others. Knowledge is power.

Why we love Mrs. Jones: She pushes you to be successful and makes you realize your potential.

6th grade-Mrs. Jones / Math

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We want your ideas!

Students & Teachers

Do you have the following?

Poetry Artwork Creative writing Photos of you and your friends at school Interesting talent you'd like to share? We want to hear from you.

Would you like to contribute the following?

Student Poetry Student Artwork Student creative writing Interesting news and tidbits about yourself or your community Send submissions to Mrs. Asher rasher@ems-isd.net and put in the Subject line: Badger Magazine

STUDENTS OF THE MONTH

March JOnathan Cook

Garrett Waterworth

David Estrada

Kylie Miertchin

Keion Ward

Ethan Garcia

Olivia Wiltgren

Kaleb Borchardt

Daisy Williams

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