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The Worthington ALC Insider
Volume 3, Issue 20 March 10, 2006
ALC TV Commercial By Kensy Trochez Recently Daniel Alvarado, Cynthia Carabantes, and I created a commercial about the ALC for Mr. Hyvari’s speech class. Instead of doing a regular persuasive speech, we decided we would try something a little more fun. We had to write the script and plan out the shooting of the commercial. We decided to make our commercial on the ALC School. Our group wanted to let everyone see that the ALC is not bad like some people in the community think. Many people think we have school with problems, but we actually have less than others. At the ALC we have people who care for us, and help us a lot. The teachers are teachers, but also friends. They don’t judge us on the first thing we do wrong. They are there for you whatever you believe in, want to become, or want to do. We went around the ALC to film the commercial. This was so much fun. We went to some classes to take video clips. We went to the cafeteria to show the little store we have. (Continued à)	Daniel, Cynthia and Kensy recently made an ALC television commercial… We even went into the office to show the kind of secretary and staff we have and the way they care for us. We made this commercial about the ALC to show people that they may have the wrong idea about our school. We hope that after you all see our commercial you, too, will have a positive outlook on this nice school. Click on the cameraman below to view our television commercial…

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ALC student wins prize in talent show By Teresa Lugo and Kensy Trochez On Sunday March 5^th, The Worthington Youth Council held a Talent Show in Memorial Auditorium. ALC student Steven Van Lo was one of the winners. There were more than 40 Worthington youths on stage, starring in special performances of their own. The talent show started out as a younger performance of four younger girls stepped away to the song Girl Power by the Cheetah Girls. This show had 17 acts representing kids from grades 6-12. Prizes were awarded in three different categories. There was an elementary-age category, a middle school category, and high school category. This was the Ninth annual Talent Show sponsored by the Worthington Youth Council. The council has student representatives from grades 6-12. Their mission is to promote student service projects such as the Christmas Basket giveaway and other after school programs. ALC student Steven Van Lo won second place in the High School category by singing Feeling You (this is one of the many songs Steven has written). The first place High School prize was won by Brandon Roth and Kelsy Toso, who sang a duet. The program was videotaped by the Worthington cable TV-3 and was broadcast last Wednesday. If you want to watch a web video of Steven’s segment of the program you can do so by clicking the camera icon at the end of the story. (Continued à)

ALC student Steven Van Lo won second place in the Worthington Youth Council Talent Show Steven VanLo said this about winning second place: “Each of the experiences I’ve had are different . You learn from the mistakes you make on stage and you learn by different environments you have around you. It may look easy but its not!” Click here to watch webvideo of Steven By Steven Van Lo First time I met you I was flying the sky With that sexy walk you looking like a dime Every time I see you babe I quiver like a ball Running shill right down my neck I think it’s worth it after all I think it’s heaven sent Now feeling live again You know I like it because it’s ever lasting I know that you can take this pain away Let hold you tight cuz I want to love you right everyday…

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March Blizzards

People in Minnesota are familiar with the phenomenon of a surprise March Blizzard. Just when we think spring has arrived, we’re pummeled with a massive snowstorm.

The most famous such snowstorm in American history was the March Blizzard of 1888. This storm lasted from March 11 to March 14 and achieved legendary status. It has been unmatched in nearly 120 years.

The U.S. Weather Service defines a blizzard as a storm with winds of more than 35 miles an hour and visibility of 500 feet or less. A severe blizzard is a snowstorm with winds exceeding 45 miles an hour. Temperatures in severe blizzards drop to 10 degrees F or lower.

The "Great White Hurricane” of 1888 paralyzed the East Coast of the United States from the Maryland to Maine. Hundreds ships were grounded, and 100 sailors died. Trains were unable to move, and power lines and telephone lines snapped.

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Men dig out a train near Sleepy Eye in 1888

The Midwestern states were buried in snow. The storm hit with such suddenness that 235 schoolchildren died on their way home from school in Minnesota, Nebraska, Kansas, Texas and the Dakota and Montana Territories!

The total number of deaths from the 1888 blizzard exceeded 400 nationwide. Property losses exceeded $25 million. We have never experienced a winter storm as damaging as was the "Great White Hurricane” of 1888.

Word Trivia: The word “blizzard” was first used on March 14, 1870, in an Estherville Vindicator newspaper story after a severe Iowa snowstorm.

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By Desiree Briski Those of you who know Mr. Knapp and Alie Paine know they are from the great State of Nebraska, so this is for those two… Stupid State Laws · If a child burps during church, their parent may be arrested. · It is illegal for a mother to give her daughter a perm without a permit. · It is illegal to go whale fishing. · Bar owners cannot sell beer unless they are constantly brewing a kettle of soup. Stupid Local Laws Lehigh · Doughnut holes cannot be sold Omaha · It is illegal to sneeze and or burp during church services. · No man is allowed to run around with a shaved chest. Waterloo · Barbers are forbidden to eat onions before or between the hours of 7am and 7pm.

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Music

A Poem by Alie Paine

The pounding of a drum,
the strum of a guitar.
These sounds can be heard,
no matter where you are.
The rhythm of a voice,
belting out a song.
All these sounds together,
make you feel like you belong.

When you feel a little mad,

or even a whole lot worse.

Crank up the volume,

as you scream and you curse.

Let the music take you away,

soaring high and free.

Splash into a wave of song,

in a beautiful rhythmic sea…

March 10

This Day In History

On this day in 1876, speech was transmitted over a telephone for the first time. The first words were spoken by Alexander Graham Bell when he called his assistant in another room saying, "Mr. Watson, come here; I want you."

On this day in 1969, James Earl Ray pleaded guilty to the assassination of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. Ray was sentenced to 99 years in prison for King’s murder which occurred April 4, 1968, in Memphis, Tennessee.

On this day in 1964, the very first Ford Mustang rolled off the assembly line. The Mustang wasn't shown to the public until April 4 of that year

On this day in 1864, a gang of vigilantes hanged local hell-raiser Jack Slade in Virginia City, Montana. When Slade was sober, townspeople liked him. When drunk, however, Slade routinely fired guns in saloons and threatened to murder townspeople

On this day in 1993, Dr. David Gunn was shot and killed during an anti-abortion protest at a Pensacola, Florida, abortion clinic. Michael Griffin shot the doctor three times in the back, then surrendered to police.

On this day in 1938, the names of Academy Award winners were revealed at the Academy Awards Ceremony for the very first time. Winners had previously been announced ahead of time taking all drama and excitement out of the presentation ceremony.

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By Amelia Torres

ARIES (MARCH 21- APRIL 19) Look around – you are with your friends. Talk with them and be good.

TAURUS (APRIL 20-MAY 20) You should be focusing on work. Try to move up and you will be good at where you are.

GEMINI (MAY 21-JUNE 20) You need to talk be heard. People will be good to you, but be sure you give back or things will be cut short.

CANCER (JUNE 21-JULY 22) Learn to do things you don’t want to do. The loyalty you show to your friends will keep you in the loop.

LEO (JULY 23- AUG 22) You need to move on and get on with your life. Don’t let anything hold you down. Be the one who comes out standing.

VIRGO (AUG 23-SEPT 22) Many things will be going on around you and everyone will need your help. Don’t mess around in someone else’s quarrel. Pay attention and things will go right.

LIBRA (SEPT 23-OCT 22) It’s your time to shine. You’re the one with the upper hand. What you want is yours!

SCORPIO (OCT 23-NOV 21) Be the best you can and don’t be afraid to ask for help. A physical change is good.

SAGITTARIUS (NOV 22-DEC 21) Be careful with your family. Don’t mess up what you have that is good. Money will soon be coming your way!

CAPRICORN (DEC 22- JAN 19) Be respectful of what others have to say. Do some listening. It will be good for you.

AQUARIUS (JAN 20- FEB 18) Fix your house up and you will be very satisfied by it. Show it off to people you know and love. They will be very impressed.

PISCES (FEB 19- MARCH 20) You have many things going through your head. Just don’t forget the people who love you. Expect something pretty exciting.

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