“Some of the News That’s Fit to Print”
December 10, 2012
The VA Voice Vermont Academy, Saxtons River, Vermont 05154 “Discere verba et opera Dei”
VA Holds Kurn Hattin Christmas
By: Christopher Kringle Vermont Academy held the annual Kurn Hattin Christmas on Tuesday. It was held on a cold winter evening, but VA was abuzz with Hanukkah and Christmas cheer. Some select VA students dressed up as elves and Mr. and Mrs. Claus. The elves were assigned to run sporadically around the dining hall in a flamboyant fashion, and big brothers and sisters were told to point them out as they saw them. When everyone finished eating the scrumptious chicken nuggets provided by the superb student wait
staff, Santa made his grand appearance. There was much mirth as Santa Claus and his lovely wife Mrs. Claus greeted the eager children with Ho Ho Ho’s and hugs hugs hugs. They made their way across the dining hall to the festively decorated Aldrich Lounge. The elves and Mrs. Claus handed Santa Claus sacks chock-full-o’ gifts that the children had asked for in their lists. Santa then proceeded to ask them what they wanted for Christmas, and then handed them their sacks. The children went to open their gifts, and Santa made the rounds ensuring that the elves had sorted the gifts appropriately. Santa yelled in a fit of uncontrollable rage at the naughty elves for the lack of batteries in the sacks. The children played with their gifts, and then Santa escorted them to their busses. Ms. Perkins did an amazing job organizing the evening. It is a highlight for many of the underprivileged children at Kurn Hattin School, and embodies the true holiday spirit.
Volume 17, Issue 7
IN THE MARGIN Unemployment Rate now 7.7% Data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics on Friday reported that the US economy added 146,000 new jobs in November bringing the unemployment rate to 7.7%. This number is the lowest in nearly four years, and shows that the US economy is growing at a faster pace. Hurricane Sandy and the looming fiscal cliff don’t seem to have had much of an impact on the economy. Dave Brubeck Dies Famous jazz pianist and composer Dave Brubeck died on Wednesday at age 91 in Norwalk, CT. Brubeck had an illustrious career as a jazz pianist, and formed the Dave Brubeck quartet. Brubeck was on the way to a regular hospital visit. Johnny Manziel wins Heisman Johny Manziel of Texas A & M University became the first freshman to win the Heisman trophy. He beat out Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te’o and Collin Klein of Kansas State. His nickname is “Johnny Football”
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