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The
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Volume 3, Issue 26 April 28, 2006 |
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Our Friend
Cec By Audrey Spurgeon Some of the most important but least acknowledged people in our school are the support staff. They are our paraprofessionals, secretaries, and janitorial staff. These people are the grease that keeps the ALC machine running. One person that I would like everyone to know about is Cec Burchill. She is the ALC secretary. Cec is the first person we see in the morning, the last one we see on the way out, and she always has a smile for us. She brings us in treats and has four boom boxes that she lets us borrow. Cec was born in Wabasso, Minnesota, near Redwood Falls. She has lived in either Sioux Falls or Worthington most of her life. Cec currently lives on Lake Okabena and works at the secretary at the Worthingon ALC. A few of Cec’s likes are going for walks with her husband and new puppy, swimming, and loves being active in the community and her church. I think Cec loves everything except exercising and onions. Her favorite weekend activities are decorating her house and working outside, but she also cleans, sleeps, washes clothes, and spends time with her hubby and friends. (Continued à) |
Cec
Burchill -- everybody’s favorite secretary Cec’s favorite color is yellow because it is bright and cheery. Yellow reminds her of happiness and the warmth of the sun. Her favorite food is Asian egg rolls (especially homemade ones hint…hint) and pizza. “Pizza is so good but so bad for you. Hey we all need a little bad stuff in our life.” Cec has had an interesting job history. Her first jobs were corn detasseling corn and babysitting. She worked with insurance and annuities at the Catholic Aid Association. Cec worked for eight years at the South Dakota School for the Deaf. Of course her favorite job she ever had is here at the ALC. Her absolute favorite part of working at the ALC is the kids. She believes we all have great potential. Cec enjoys doing secretary work, and has a really great boss! (Story continued on page 2) |
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(Story Continued from page 1) Cec has four sisters! Bernie and Kathy live in California, and Audrey and Mary live in South Dakota. If you think four siblings are a lot then you will be shocked to find out that she also has four brothers. Nick and Gunner lives in San Francisco, Coke lives in Las Vegas, and Eugene lives in Redwood falls. Cec has two sons. Jayson, a thirty-five year old freelance photographer, lives in Minneapolis with his German wife. Michael, a thirty-three year old contractor and ski instructor, lives in Jackson, Wyoming. Michael is not married, but he is good looking, and is an all-around American guy that is a kid at heart. Cec’s wonderful husband Connie was president of Worthington Community College (now Minnesota West) for many years. Connie is now retired. Three years ago he suffered a stroke and now stays home and manages the house and yard. Cec is a wonderful person and is very greatly appreciated by the staff and students at the ALC. When you get a chance stop by and tell her thank you.
Cec
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Koller is
ISD 518 Teacher of
the Year By Raul Avila
He has written
four math books used all across country. He is a well-educated person, also
very energetic when it comes to math.
This makes you In Mr. Koller’s class it’s like his house. He has a set of rules and you have to obey them. Mr. Koller used to always tell me “If you want to learn and pass my class you have to sit up, and look straight at me while I am teaching.” You can’t fall asleep in there. If your head goes down, then you have to go to the office. Personally I think he deserves this award because I know he has been working hard and is a brilliant teacher to have around. I know that you can learn a lot more in his class than just math. He teaches you a lot of other things, too. |
can
sit up and listen to what he has to say. He is also an awesome guy who loves
his job and loves what he does. He is one teacher who I know that cares about
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May 5th
is Multicultural Day at the ALC By David Dawson Cinco de Mayo (May 5) is not Mexico’s Independence Day but is still a celebration of Mexican Independence. It is the day 4,000 Mexican Soldiers led by Benito Juarez took out 8,000 invading French Soldiers at Puebla, Mexico, in the year 1862. That is why the celebration takes place that day. Also on that day the ALC plans to celebrate Multicultural Day. On Friday May 5, 2006, the ALC will have guest speakers from different cultures, all kinds of ethnic foods in our very own cafeteria, and plenty of activities from cultures around the world.
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Parents and families are invited for dinner and movies. Basically, May 5 will be a day to slack off (by that I mean relax) and enjoy. So be excited and be there… |
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It’s time
for Ozzfest… By David
Dawson Finally, it
is spring. Time to go out and play some sports, go swimming, camping, or rock
If you don’t know about Ozzfest, It is a Rock Concert that consists of a Main Stage and a Second Stage. It is organized by Ozzy Osbourne and his wife Sharon Osbourne. This year OzzFest will have the following bands System of a Down, Disturbed, Lacuna Coil, HateBreed, Atreyu, Black Label Society, Ozzy Osbourne himself, and several other heavy metal bands. It will take place across America from June 29 through August 13. So if you have time, check it out. You never know…you might just be a Metal Head on the inside. |
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your
motherloving heads off at OzzFest.
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Immigration
and History… By Idania Lopez Immigration is a very hot topic. Reading the newspaper these days, one would think that everyone is afraid of immigrants. Has it always been that way? Isn’t America, after all, the land of immigrants? 150 years ago
it was pretty much the same. But back
then, it was the Irish everyone was
alarmed about. A political movement was born
in the 1850s to oppose the great wave of immigrants then entering the United
States. Members of this movement
claimed that immigrants — especially Irish Catholics —threatened to destroy
America. Those opposed
to immigration of Irish Catholics into the United States formed a secret
political party known as the Order of
United Americans. Whenever anyone asked them about
their party, members were supposed to say, "I know nothing." For
this reason, they became known as the "Know-Nothings", though they
called themselves The American Party. During the election of 1856, bigotry against
Catholics became so intense that Abraham Lincoln wrote, "If the
Know-Nothings get control, the Declaration of Independence will read: All men
are created equal except for Negroes, foreigners and Catholics." (Continued à) |
Cartoonist’s
depiction of Irish immigrants in 1867 Among other things, the platform of the Know-Nothing Party called for:
The Know-Nothing movement eventually faded. Irish Catholics no longer seemed a threat. Theses days it seems that Latin Americans have replaced Irish Catholics in the “minds” of our modern know nothings.
Cartoon by
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Hot
Imports By Steve Lo Everyone has a favorite car. But for many car maniacs, imported cars are the hottest thing going. The style, the quickness, the acceleration of import cars is incredible. The most common brands out there are Honda Products. Here are some basic functions and tips about the lovely 1996 Honda Civic EX. Honda Motor Company always found a way to utilize the same or similar engines in many of the company's vehicles. The D16Z found in the 1996 Civic EX was first used in the 1992 Civic SI hatchback. Although the 1996-up D16Z engine went through some updates (intake manifold, cam design and combustion chamber volume), the engine is the same as the one found four years prior. The D16Z engine survived a 9-year production run, ending with the 2000 Civic EX. As many of us already know, the D16Z engine is a 1.6-liter SOHC VTEC powerplant that is factory-rated with 125 hp at the flywheel. (Continued à) |
The unfortunate
downside of the Civic's popularity is the large number of Our plain-Jane Civic was spruced up into a nasty Nicki with Tenzo Mean-6 aluminums and Falken gumballs. The 17-inch Tenzos turned the Honda into a real head-turner cruising the boulevard. The Civic's handling ability was also increased due to the extra grippy Falken FK-451. Now quick turns are a breeze, even at breakneck speeds. With the look and handling down pat, it was now time for some power infusion. Also to kick up your car is to swap engines. To replace an engine for a better one is to know what engines can fit in this civic. The replacements can be: B16A, B18, A/B/C, H23, and H22A. |
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the
rides like yours. However, one of the best ways to make your Civic stand out
is the addition of a good set of kicks, (wheels that is). 
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By: Idania Lopez
and Adrian Martinez ARIES (MARCH 21- APRIL 19) Today money is going to be plentiful. Spend like there’s no tomorrow. TAURUS (APRIL 20-MAY 20) Today you will be caught in a love triangle. Watch out! GEMINI (MAY 21-JUNE 20) Today you will be approached by a stranger. Steer clear or you will regret it. CANCER (JUNE 21-JULY 22) Good fortune will come around the corner if you play your winning numbers. Go for it. LEO (JULY 23- AUG 22) You’re going through hell right now and things are going to get worse. Too bad… VIRGO (AUG 23-SEPT 22) Somebody real close to you is going to
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LIBRA (SEPT 23-OCT 22) Today the love of your life is going to
dump you. Get SCORPIO (OCT 23-NOV 21) Today is not your lucky day. Avoid all enemies!!! SAGITTARIUS (NOV 22-DEC 21) Stay away from strangers. They may bring you bad luck. Capricorn (DEC 22- JAN 19) Yesterday stunk, but today you will have good day!!!!!!!!!! AQUARIUS (JAN 29-FEB 18) Today you will meet the person of your dreams! PISCES (FEB 19- MARCH 20) You will purchase something that you desire. Get out and go shopping! |
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