The Leaf Sycamore High School

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HALLOWEEN

COSTA RICA

Local attraction will have everything for excited thrillseekers

Trip under threat of cancellation

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BANNED BOOKS

Teachers and students speak out against restricting books

6 Friday, September 30, 2011 | Volume LIX Issue 2 | 7400 Cornell Rd. Cincinnati, Ohio 45242, 513.686.1770 ext. 3089 | www.GoAves.com

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National College Fair

Over 200 colleges will be attending the National College Fair at Duke Energy Center, Oct. 2 from 1 to 4 p.m. The event is free to students and parents; all are invited to learn more by meeting with the individual school representatives present at the fair. To register, visit www.nacanet.org/ncfstudent.

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n top of a ballistic air conditioning unit and new changes to SHS, students were alarmed on the first day of school when they found out that the lunches had also been changed. Instead of being allowed to choose one entrée (cheeseburger, pizza, etc.) they were required to also select a fruit or vegetable along with milk. “Previously, students were not getting the well-rounded meal their bodies need to fully function. They also lacked the caloric needs their body requires for adequate growth and learning,” said Mrs. Jessica Johnson, nutritional director. However, because of numerous complaints from students and phone calls from parents, Johnson decided to abolish the new meal plan. “I think we should eat healthy but at the same time, SHS students should be able to choose what they can and cannot eat,” said Alex Branscome, 12. Despite her beliefs of keeping this healthy meal plan, Johnson still respects the opinions of SHS students and is willing to be flexible. “I understood that SHS students were upset that they did not have any notice before the changes were made, and I did not want them to feel that they did not have a say in what happened with their lunches so I decided to repeal it,” said Johnson. Currently, grades K-6 are undergoing the new lunch policy and Johnson plans to implement it into SJHS next fall and SHS in two years. She also wants to involve students in new

Parent Teacher Conferences

Parent-Teacher conferences will take place Wed. Oct. 5 beginning at 1 pm. As a result, students will be let out of school early at this time. The regularly scheduled early release day will also occur at its usual date, the third Wed. of the month, or Oct. 19.

NHS Inductions

188 upperclassmen were invited to apply to NHS this year due to outstanding academic record. Those who applied and were accepted will be inducted at 7 pm on Wed., Oct. 26 in the Little Theatre. The new members will choose a sponsor and give a short speech about why this person was influential in their life.

PSAT

Registered sophomores and juniors will take the PSAT on Wed. Oct 12, or, if sick, on Sat. Oct. 15. Students should get a good night’s sleep and eat a wholesome breakfast before showing up to take the test. Practice books are available for check out in the College and Career center. See page 2 for more information, as well as advice from those who succeeded in the test last year.

Choir Concert

There will be a choir concert held in the Big Theatre at 7:30 pm on Oct. 13. Performances will include “Raining Men,” “Your Love is Lifting Me Higher,” and Beethoven’s Symphony 9. Free.

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changes that will be made with lunches, she will be working with Mr. Chris Davis, principal, to create a Food Focus Group that will meet monthly. Students who are willing to participate will have jobs such as taste testers and will be giving feedback to Johnson directly. “I really want to make students part of the decision,” said Johnson. Students have more power than they realize when it comes to these sorts of policies. Other changes made to the lunches have not been revoked because they are part of Senate Bill 210 that puts certain requirements on snacks sold in school cafeterias. Therefore, SHS has no control over it. Students have sent their complaints to the administration about the snacks sold at lunch not realizing that by law, the school is required to sell snacks the meet nutritional standards. “Right now, we are trying to make a list of products that meet the nutritional standards of the new bill while also meeting the standards of students,” said Johnson. The change concerning the new cookies is one of the biggest complaints about the new menu. “I think the cookies should go back to the way they were,” said Bradley Kirkendall, 11. The sugar and gluten free cookies will be replaced with bigger oatmeal rounds that will be shipped this October. “The cookies are not chocolate chip but are still tasty; there will be blueberry, cinnamon, and cranberry orange. We may do some free sampling,” said Johnson. Johnson will continue to work this year to make sure good-tasting, healthy foods will be sold at lunch. “The administration is doing a really good job at watching out for the fat grams and calories in the snacks which will benefit students in the long run,” Mrs. Cyndi Stechnowicz, cafeteria service employee.

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FEATURE 8-11

A&E 12-14

SPORTS 15-19

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