January 2010
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Hill Park Secondary School →
Principal — A. Ferguson Vice-Principal — J. Northey
465 East 16th Hamilton
Pulse Contacts — Janice Reese, Kelly George-Dalgleish
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Friend Or Foe?
About the writer: Jillian Baker is a student in Miss Ramson’s grade 12 University Creative Writing Class. She was chosen as the winner of the Student Achievement Award 2010 in Honour of Marion Drysdale: senior Division in the category of Prose and Poetry for the Hamilton-Wentworth District School board. This year’s theme focuses on Suppressing Excess: Living Within our Means, Jillian’s poem...
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Olympic Torch Ceremony
Megan MacDonald (left) and Michelle Donovan (right) with Olympic torch bearer.
On December 19th, 2009 Hill Park Secondary school’s vocal ensemble sang for the Olympic torch celebration making its pass through Hamilton. The experience was a once in a lifetime opportunity, and the memories made during this event will last a lifetime. It was a privilege to sing back-up for the world renowned...
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The Most Important Piece of Literature
To pick a piece of literature that has influenced society and individual people, including myself, one should look no further than William Shakespeare’s Hamlet. Hamlet is often classified as a tragedy, but unlike most plays, covers a variety of different genres such as drama, mystery, fantasy, horror, and even comedy. Shakespeare explores many different topics in the play such as religion,...
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HP Dances Up A Storm!
Tiffany Richards (right), and Rayshelle Stinson, Grade 10
I expected my dance class at Hill Park to be really easy and boring. I thought it would be a lot of small group work and minor performances that didn’t require much work or effort. I wanted the class to be more than that and it was much more than I expected. My main goal for the class was to become a better dancer and more...
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Barton Secondary School →
Principal — D. Jukes Vice-Principals — B. Torrens, B. Wallace
75 Palmer Road Hamilton, ON (905) 389-2234
Pulse Contact — Paula Gallant
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“Success is: Lacing up my skates, pulling on my lettered jersey and the certain...”
– Megan Finlay
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“Success is: Opening night: hair curled, lips plumped, face powdered—delivering...”
– Taylor McPhaden
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Go Ahead, Make My Day!
I love difficult customers! Especially when they bring back a half-eaten sandwich claiming “This isn’t what I ordered”, or when they speak to me as if I’m mentally challenged because I work at a fast food place. No, I think they really show off their charm when they order five minutes before close. Yep. That’s definitely it. I have nothing against every customer who places an order. In...
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“Success is: Making an obscene amount of money and driving around in a rocket car...”
– Jacob Norris
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“Success is: Putting on your cleats, grabbing your glove, jogging out to second...”
– Nicole Pinder
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What We Wish We’d Known As Minor Niners
1. Failing even one class can affect your entire high school career. 2. School is FUN. There’s no need to stress about every little thing. 3. School is not like it’s depicted by Hollywood; it’s not ruled by jocks and cheerleaders. 4. There are lots of places to belong—joining a club is a great way to meet new friends. 5. Your grade 8 friends won’t necessarily be the...
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“Success is: 2:00a.m. hitting the print button on the essay you’ve spent hours...”
– Jenn Chase
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“Success is: Lying on a beach, with the moon’s pale face glowing down on me as,...”
– Saba Mirza
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Top Ten Things To Do Before You Graduate
1. Try out for a school team (Making it is not always the point!) 2. Go to a Hallowe’en Dance and dress up! 3. Read To Kill A Mockingbird 4. Dye your hair and go to a football game! 5. Skip class….once! 6. Wear an outfit that everyone agrees is not YOU! 7. Go to Stratford to see a Shakespearean play. 8. Watch The Breakfast Club or Juno or American Pie 9. Raise money for...
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“Success is: Teaching young children in a brightly lit, alphabet-filled room....”
– Stephanie Seguin
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Review of City of Bones by Cassandra Clare
City of Bones, Cassandra Clare’s first novel, gets off to a slow start as she weaves her characters in and out of this unforgettable world. Young and modern, the characters face the normal teenage problems of budding sexuality and fighting against parental control. 16 year old Clary, the fiery-headed protagonist of City of Bones is waiting to get into Pandemonium, an all ages club in New York...
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“Success is: Staring into the eyes of your newborn daughter and seeing the next...”
– Shaun Lanigan
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“Success is: Fending off dragons while riding a unicycle backwards and juggling...”
– Grand Shanks
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What’s Hot….What’s Not
What’s Hot
Uggs
Lady Gaga
Taylor Lautner
Glee!
Forever 21
What’s Not
Kanye West
Tiger Woods
Jon and Kat +8
Abercrombie and Fitch
Wii
Fatima Mohammed, Grade 12
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“Success is: A courtroom filled with the echo of the judge’s gavel as I gather my...”
– Greta Ladanyi
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Cardinal Newman Catholic Secondary School →
Principal — Sara Cannon
Grades — 9 to 12
127 Grays Rd. Stoney Creek, ON L8G 3V3
Pulse Contact — Krzysztof Gumieniak
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Adopting Our Own: Newman Saves Christmas
During the holiday season, the need for community support and help for the needy is most prevalent. This is seen and heard everywhere – at the mall, on the television, on the radio, even in our own school. Many of the families of Cardinal Newman have been recently affected by the economic situation of this city. Many families who once gave to their community now find themselves in...
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Run 4 Their Lives
As everyone knows, running is a great form of exercise. But did you know that it can also be a great way to show support for charitable organizations? The newest club at our school, Run 4 Their Lives, is dedicated to making a difference in our community and in needy countries. This group consists of over 150 dedicated students and staff members that strive to raise pledges and increase...
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A Rewarding Experience at The Reptile Store
The Cooperative Education program provides students with an excellent opportunity to experience the working world while still attending secondary school. Students are given the chance to expand their horizons through hands-on work. Here is what one student had to say about her placement:
My name is Anna Gumieniak and I attend Cardinal Newman Catholic Secondary School. This semester I...
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Drama, Drama, Drama!
DRAMA is one of the Arts areas available to the students attending Cardinal Newman Catholic Secondary School. For years, the Drama Department has been offering several drama courses and a variety of extra-curricular activities to enrich the students’ interest in drama. These opportunities only grow in richness and diversity as the Specialist Program develops. Miss Morris and Ms....
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Dreams Live Forever
Recently at Cardinal Newman, we celebrated the second anniversary of the legendary Dream Big Show at Cardinal Newman Catholic Secondary School. The show was truly legendary as it brought in a crowd of over 1,000 people who were awestruck by the work of student fashion designer Charles Lu, bands, dance performances, and an art auction that raised over $11,000. We are commemorating the...
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Cardinal Newman’s Musical Life
Cardinal Newman has a long tradition of music. That tradition continues today with many opportunities for students to get involved in bands, choirs and other musical pursuits. To coordinate this wide range of activities Cardinal Newman has a music council which organizes and sponsors many activities. The first major event of the year was the November Acoustic Night which featured many...
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R. L. Hyslop School →
Principal — L. Barzetti
20 Lake Avenue Stoney Creek
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Button Collecting
During the month of October and November the Grade 4 class decided we would see if we could collect 10 000 buttons as part of our math program. We started looking at home, asked grandparents and other relatives and soon realized that we could use some help. Students decided to make posters and public announcements asking the other students in the school to help. The donations...
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Half Notes and Singers!
When you walk inside the room of Mrs. Hughes’ choir at RL Hyslop, you can’t help but immediately feel the positive energy. The students are all so enthusiastic and their choir director shines through every song. There are two choirs at RLH. “The Hyslop Half Notes” are students from grades 1-3, and the “Hyslop Singers” are students from grades 4-8. They practice at recess breaks and...
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Dimes for Dollars: Helping Hamilton Food Share
In the Spring of 2005, two boys in grade 4 had to complete a research project about Hamilton Food Share for Mrs. Rehill the Learning Resource Teacher. And that started Dimes for Dollars or D4D at R.L. Hyslop Elementary School. Dimes for Dollars is a Charity Team made up of students from grade five to eight who collect money for an organization called the Hamilton Food Share. We ...
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Kids Helping Kids
Although the children at RL Hyslop Elementary School look like regular people, they are kids helping kids and their families. For three years, the Grades 4 to 8 classes have been supporting Ronald McDonald House. Mme. Schurter, our French Teacher decided to make a difference in 2006 by discussing how “Kids” can make a difference in our community. We present Ronald McDonald House with...
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My Recount of the Grimsby Museum Trip
On Thursday, November 16, 2009 twenty-four students went to the Grimsby Museum and had lots of fun. The first thing we did was watch a video on how crystals are made and what crystals are made of. The second thing we did was that Janet gave us a worksheet that we had to complete upstairs on the different samples of rocks. We had to answer questions about the different kinds of...
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Earl Kitchener School →
Principal — C. Buck
300 Dundurn St. Hamilton
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The Tiger (Haiku)
Leaves crunch under paws Orange and black flash through the woods It waits for its prey
Mackenzie Frolic-Smart, Grade 5
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10 Meters Up High
With my feet dangling off the board, And all of the eyes on me, I didn’t feel a split second of joy or a small bit of glee, But a small dose of excitement came tingling down my back, Then through the lower part of my spine and it hit my rib rack. When the bell rang, I leaped off the board, And in a quick flash, I heard the smallest and quietest splash. Was it a dive? Can it be a belly flop? I...
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Skateboarding Competition
The fastest bearings Faster than a cheetah Faster than superman Faster than the speed of light Faster than a plane’s flight I will be riding them down a hill tonight
As the air pushes on my face My heart is pounding fast I’m keeping my eyes on the prize As my board smacks the ground my foot flicks out over the stairs I fall But skateboarding is about fun so who cares
Liam Robertson, Grade 5
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Why I Can’t Wait for the Holidays
Christmas is the best holiday ever! Don’t you just love the nice warm feeling of coming home from playing in the snow and remembering “Oh, it’s Christmas today”. You take your wet coat and snow pants off and go check what mom is cooking for dinner. Chicken, fish, potatoes, salad, rice, a bunch of snacks - oh and don’t forget the soup! You go and talk with your guests and after a while hear...
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Bullying Stops Now!
Bullying happens at most schools. It might not seem like it, but it is usually there. So, what can you do?
We need to make students more aware of bullying and what it looks like.
We need to encourage kids to report it. Even if you think it is not cool, it is the right thing to do.
We should talk to the bully or bullies.
At our school we are planning a musical called...
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My Life as a Palm Tree
I feel so beachy when the wind blows through my leaves. Why? Well of course, I am a palm tree. My life as a palm tree has ups and downs. One of the ups is my friends. Their names are coconut and the wind. I met coconut the first day I started to grow from a little seed. Wind I met later by seeing it blowing so we talked. One of the downsides is my enemies the dogs. They really do bug me...
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Qui suis je?
J’habite Sur la terre. Je donne l’oxygène. Je peux être petit ou grand. Je suis la maison énorme pour beaucoup d’animaux sauvages. Ma famille est très grande, et j’ai plusieurs frères et sœurs. Je peux vivre pour plus que cent années. Mes pieds creusent dans le sol et mes bras atteignent au ciel. Chaque année pour ma fête, je reçois un bague. Qui suis Je ? Je suis un ARBRE !
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