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National Junior Honor Society Induction
Monday, May 26, 2008 (37 reads)

NJHS Induction

By Leigh Gustafson

NJHS Induction is a ceremony that took place on May, 19 at 7:00 PM. Students that had been exceptional throughout the year, earned good grades, and excelled in activities in and out of school were chosen to be inducted in National Junior Honor Society. It also is an honor to be inducted into the Society. NJHS looks good on a college application, so the students that are being inducted will now have a leg up on the competition for colleges of their choices.

Music Tech Contest
Monday, May 26, 2008 (31 reads)

Music Tech Contest

By Sarah Almaguer

A competition for all Music Tech students statewide was held from January 1 through March 21. Music Tech students had to create a likeable song and submit it to their teacher. Twenty-four students entered, and the evaluation process lasted from March 21 until April 28.

Spring Concert Performance
Monday, May 26, 2008 (40 reads)

Spring Concert Performance

By Max Dearing

The auditorium was full of life and endless music on Thursday, May 15th, during the annual spring concert. Dr. Keith Bigsby, principal, said its one of those things that helps us finsh off a great school year. Mrs. Erickson, Mr. Henderson, Mrs. Kathka, and Ms. Simpson each helped conduct the performance. "I thought the concert turned out very well," Simpson said.

The Athletic Fair
Monday, May 26, 2008 (29 reads)

The Athletic Fair

By Madelaine Healey

All over Omaha 2,300 the middle school students participated in high school athletic fairs held at the Omaha Public High Schools. Approximately 160 McMillan students went on the trip. They went to the high school they were planning on attending.

Students Publish Books
Monday, May 26, 2008 (22 reads)

Students Publish Books

By Nichole Wicken

In all the language arts classes, the students were given the opportunity to write and publish a book. Whether it was filled with poems throughout the year or a story about a dog, it was still published. On the books, the students should creatively draw and color the covers any way they liked.

A Night of Glory
Monday, May 26, 2008 (39 reads)

A Night of Glory

by Breanna Stevens

Honors Night is similar to graduation, but only for middle school students, 225 students attended honors night. Honors Night was held on Tuesday, May 6. Administrators and teachers had been planning this since the beginning of April. Students received awards for math, language arts, journalism; basically everything except athletics.

Engineering Competition
Tuesday, May 20, 2008 (27 reads)

Engineering Competition

by Kaitlyn Tonack

Staring in January, Mr. Mayberger’s Principals of Engineering eighth grade class began working on their projects for the Engineering Competition sponsored by the Peter Kiewit Institute. The competition, which took place April 23, 2008, took students around four months to prepare for. Students began researching their topics and forming their ideas.

Lion's Pride
Thursday, April 10, 2008 (63 reads)

Lion's Pride

By Crystal Ishii

Lion’s Pride is an after school program where students get together and participate in a wide variety of activities. It is fun, safe, and a welcome to any current student at McMillan. They are given the opportunity to get involved in their school community.

Rotary Honor Roll
Thursday, April 10, 2008 (69 reads)

Rotary Honor Roll
By Lindsey Aflague

As young adolescents, students must be looking forward into the near future, wondering what college to attend, getting into the college, and knowing which scholarships are available. This year, the Rotary club of Omaha has chosen 20 students from McMillan Magnet to attend a luncheon at the Quest Center.

NJHS Reads Books to Children
Thursday, April 10, 2008 (53 reads)

NJHS Reads Books to Children

By Maddie Healey

On March 5 the NJHS went to Belvedere Elementary School to read books to the elementary students. The eight grade members of the NJHS that went were Sabrina DeSandro, Josie Bircher, Leigh Gustafson, Nathan Kellogg, Texan Tonjee, Lindsey Aflague, Cal Butler, Rachael Kirshenmann, Jaclyn Rentschler, Brooklyn Christensen, Matthew Dean, Crystal Ishii, Asher Lewis, Lindi Walter, Samantha Robb, Chandan Grayson-Pattar, Madeline Kenny, and Anthony Marinella. This was organized by Ms. Maciejewski sponsor.

Book Blasters
Thursday, April 10, 2008 (51 reads)

Book Blasters

by Nichole Wicken

Book Blasters is a club where students get a list of books to read. The eight girls plus two alternatives and two time keepers get to go to competition based on how many books they read. The eighth grade members were Christine Anderson, Sabrina DeSandro, Jessica White, Maggie Peterson, Chandler Hunter, Kaitlyn Tonack, Samantha Robb, Annemarie Abisset, and Nichole Wicken. The seventh grade members were Liz Winkler and Briana Simusa.

Science Olympiad
Thursday, April 10, 2008 (49 reads)

Science Olympiad

by Justin Black

The Science Olympiad was on February 23, 2008 at the Henry Doorly Zoo. Eighth grade science classes from different schools competed in a science events to see which school was best.

Science in Motion
Thursday, April 10, 2008 (60 reads)

Science in Motion

By Keonna Chambers

What is going to happen during the Science in Motion trip? Which students are going? When are they leaving?

ISS rules and procedures
Thursday, April 10, 2008 (57 reads)

ISS Rules And Procedures

by Jonathan Harley

If anyone was curious about want happens in the ISS room the answers are here. First of all ISS stands for In School Suspension, Mr. Bryson and Ms. Collins are the people in ISS who try to solve or fix a student's problem. If a student is sent down with a referral then he/she must serve the time decided by the administrator.

Pennies for Patients
Thursday, April 10, 2008 (36 reads)

Pennies for Patients

by Shalonda Burkhalter

What was Pennies for Patients? Who was in it? Who helped out? Who won? All these questions mind boggling? All these questions can be answer very quickly.

Math Club
Thursday, April 10, 2008 (54 reads)

Math Club

by Sarah Almaguer

Yummy! Pi? Not any kind of dessert that could possibly be consumed, pi referring to mathematical terms. That's mathematical as in math, and Math Club. Math Club meets Thursdays.

Geo Bee
Thursday, April 10, 2008 (61 reads)

Geography Bee

by Wyatt Waskowiak

Every year students compete against other students in their social studies classroom to get into the Geography Bee. The student’s Social studies teacher quizzes students on topics that could be in the Geography Bee. Then the top three students from each class will compete against other student in the school.

Winter Play
Thursday, April 10, 2008 (57 reads)

Winter Play

By Sandra Jimenez

The winter school play this year was held in conjunction with the Magnet Open house on January 10, 2008. The actors in the play were the honors drama class.

Inclusive Schools Week
Sunday, January 13, 2008 (104 reads)

Inclusive Schools Week

By Madelaine Healey

Inclusive Schools Week was a national event that is celebrated in the first week of December to include unique students in the main school. The goal of the program was to try and find more ways for these students to interact with the rest of the school. This was sponsored by Urban Special Education Leadership Collaborativeand Education Development Center Incorporated and was suggested by Dr. Julia Allen, Director of Special Education.

Chess Club
Sunday, January 13, 2008 (115 reads)

Chess Club

by Jake Willams

Chess Club is led by Mr. Walter, social studies teacher in room 271. They meet every Tuesday to play chess. They start at 2:45 and go through 4:00.

The Games Club!
Sunday, January 13, 2008 (87 reads)

Games Club

By Justin Black

There is a new club called the Games Club. It’s held on every Wednesday and will go for the rest of the school year. It runs from 2:50 to 3:50 and it’s located in the library. It is a chance to relax and hang out. It is a relaxed environment, but is still competitive. Students can play a variety of board games.

Bridge Club Tournament
Sunday, January 13, 2008 (116 reads)

Bridge Club Tournament

by Anthony Marinella

Bridge Club is a group of students that get together after school every Wednesday. During Bridge Club there are four different students per table. One on north, one on south, and one on east, and one on west.

Math Club
Sunday, January 13, 2008 (141 reads)

Math Club

By Bobbi Keithley

The Math Club is a group of students who use their math skills to compete against other students from other schools. The students on the team are nicknamed mathletes. “I love to solve equations,” said Kyle Dean, 7.

A Blast into the Past
Sunday, January 13, 2008 (85 reads)

A Blast into the Past

By Kaitlyn Tonack

Every year, National History Day is a competition schools across the nation participate in. It is a competition for elementary and secondary school students. Each student, or team of two to four students, is required to select one of the following: a paper, an exhibit, a performance, a documentary, or a website to display their topic.

PTSA Students
Sunday, January 13, 2008 (115 reads)

PTSA Students

By Shalonda Burkhalter

The Parent-Teacher-Student-Association (PTSA) students of the month are Anne-Marie Abisset, 8, Rillee Cross, 8, Luis Hernandez, 8, Carolina Malavasi, 8, Lucio Martinez, 7, and Aaron Riley 7. They all have been chosen for different achievements that consist of Tech and Living, Math, Science, Physical Education, Social Studies, and Music.

Project Lead the Way
Sunday, January 13, 2008 (107 reads)

Project Lead the Way

by Kashadra Jones

Project Lead the Way is a national organization with the aim of increasing student’s interest in engineering. The curriculum is provided, and the lessons are hands on, with student discovery, trial and error. Three PLTW classes are offered: Design and Modeling, Principles of Engineering, and Electronics.

Exploravision
Sunday, January 13, 2008 (86 reads)

Exploravision

By Steve Rose

Exploravision is a national competition between schools; this program was put together by the NSTA. This is the National Science Teacher Association (NSTA). The program was made to make students think 20 years into the future and see how technology would change from now until then. There are a total of 63 students that are participating in this program.

Great Graduation
Sunday, January 13, 2008 (100 reads)

Great Graduation

by Rikki Randall

Officer Valentine explained G.R.E.A.T stands for Gang Resistance Education and Training. Another thing he mentioned was that the kids think and now realized that this is a very big deal. "It’s probably a pleasure to be in this program because most of the kids enjoyed it," said Valentine.

After School Tutoring
Sunday, January 13, 2008 (73 reads)

After School Tutoring

By Kristy Peterson

Mr. Henderson, teacher, runs the after school computer tutoring with the help of Mrs. Arbuckle, librarian. The program is to help students complete their computer assignments that they receive in their classes. Also, if students need help doing something or have a question on how to do something they can ask during the tutoring.

Christmas Carol Feild Trip
Sunday, January 13, 2008 (85 reads)

Christmas Carol Feild Trip

By Michalene Johnsen

On November 20, all seventh graders were given the opportunity to see the well-known play, Christmas Carol. It was held at Benson High School. They went at 9:30 in the morning with a majority of the seventh grade teachers going along too.

Arts and Crafts Club
Sunday, January 13, 2008 (90 reads)

Arts and Crafts Club

By Kristian Williams

The Arts and Crafts club was started by Ms. Sherman, Art teacher, and Mrs. Arbuckle, Librarian. The Club was crated to give students the chance to be creative or have more time to work on their art work.

A Time to Boogy
Sunday, January 13, 2008 (165 reads)

A Time to Boogy

By: Nichole Wicken

The Winter Ball was held on Friday, December 21, 1:00-2:40pm. There was music, picked out by the PTSA and discussed with the DJ. Then there were activities that included a basketball throw, water balloons, cakewalk, radar gun baseball throws, photo booth, limbo, face painting, and of course dancing.

Winter Concert
Tuesday, January 08, 2008 (106 reads)

Winter Concert

By Breanna Stevens

Music, music, music is all that was on the minds of the chorus, orchestra, band, and jazz band students for the Winter Concert held December 13th. Mrs. Erickson, the orchestra and band teacher has been teaching at McMillan for six years and said she loves having concerts. It's a chance to show off what she and the students accomplished in rehearsals.

Juggling Club
Tuesday, November 13, 2007 (219 reads)

Juggling Club

By Michelle Kiger

Some kids like to take up sports as an after school activity, some the arts. Some other kids just sit around all day on the couch and eat potato chips. But some choose to juggle.

The Fundraiser
Sunday, November 11, 2007 (124 reads)

The Fundraiser

By Nichole Wicken

“I really want to get the limo ride!” Kayla Clarkson, 8 exclaimed.

She has a long way to go. Clarkson sold 7 items total. She has been doing fundraising for her school since third grade. “I wish I could have sold more,” said Clarkson.

Youth Volunteer Club
Sunday, November 11, 2007 (153 reads)

Youth Volunteer Club

By Raven Brown

The Youth Volunteer Club (YVC) has been around for quite a while. The name of the club is self explanatory; the members of the club volunteer their time and hard work to those in need.

Knowledge Bowl
Sunday, November 11, 2007 (128 reads)

Knowledge Bowl

By Tyler Wolterman

Students, get ready for a new year of Knowledge Bowl! Knowledge Bowl is an activity where students compete against other schools in questions about all subjects in school. “There are thousands of schools participating from their location at the same time,” said Ms. Clasen, supervisor.

Bridge Club
Sunday, November 11, 2007 (139 reads)

Bridge Club

by Keisha Witcher

Sponsor Mrs. Figueroa started the Bridge Club last year because it is a challenging game to play and it helps kids with their knowledge skills. There are at least 20 to 25 students in the Bridge Club. Playing the game benefits children by helping them improve their social skills, team work, and math skills.

African American History Challenge
Sunday, November 11, 2007 (124 reads)

African American History Challenge

by Lizzy Forrest

African American History Challenge is a club that helps adolescents learn about the African American Heritage. They meet on every Tuesday from 2:40-4:00 in the library. They also meet four Saturdays at UNO in the Milo Bail Student Center to get the feel of a challenge. They will also meet once at Northwest High School in February for their challenge.

Getting Tutored In Math?
Sunday, November 11, 2007 (121 reads)

Getting Tutored In Math?

By Leigh Gustafson

Math tutoring is a place in the school where math lessons and activities are provided. It is held in a lab, so students get to use hands-on materials such as computers. If chosen, math games that work the brain, while letting students enjoy them, are also available.

The Chess Team
Sunday, November 11, 2007 (170 reads)

The Chess Team

By Breanna League

"People either love or hate chess, there’s no in between," said Mr. Walter, the Chess Team coordinator.
The Chess Team meets on Tuesdays. Walter learned how to play chess from a friend in college, and thinks that chess is very competitive. "People who play online are especially competitive," said Walter.

Book Blasters
Sunday, November 11, 2007 (126 reads)

Book Blasters
By Crystal Ishii

Book Blasters is a club where students are required to read 18 books over a five month period and then compete against other teams from all of middle schools in OPS. A competition will be held on March 21 at Girls Inc. Students prepare for this competition by meeting together once a month and remembering events and characters from each story.

Dance Postponed
Sunday, November 11, 2007 (141 reads)

Dance postponed

By Baileigh Shannon

Don’t get too excited students, the fall dance has been postponed until December. “One of the main reasons why the dance was postponed is that more time is needed for the planning of the activities and prizes for the dance,” said Mrs. Meadows, C.R.R

Author Brenda Woods Visits
Sunday, November 11, 2007 (154 reads)

Author Brenda Woods Visits

by Crystal Ishii & Keisha Witcher

Brenda Woods, author of Emako Blue, graduated from California State University Northridge. She had no degree in writing, but started writing in 1994. However, growing up in middle school and high school, her favorite subjects were art, reading, and being a part of the yearbook staff.

All That Jazz
Sunday, November 11, 2007 (147 reads)

All That Jazz

by Max Dearing

What is jazz band? "It’s really to give out another opportunity for the kids to play their instruments, gives them more of a chance to learn about jazz, and most of all, have fun," said Mrs. Erickson, Orchestra and Band director.

NJHS
Thursday, November 08, 2007 (161 reads)

National Junior Honor Society

By Keonna Chambers

What is NJHS? That is what a lot of people ask. NJHS stands for National Junior Honor Society.

Knitting Club
Thursday, November 08, 2007 (133 reads)

Knitting Club

by Christine Anderson

Mrs. Erickson, band director, is the coordinator of the Knitting Club. She likes the feeling of making something out of nothing. She wants to share that feeling with the students throughout the school.

Mathletes
Thursday, November 08, 2007 (149 reads)

Mathletes

By Steven Rose

The Math Team is the people who go to competitions and represent the school by showing their math skills. They meet every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday in computer lab 262. They competed in the North High competition on October 31, 2007 and they finished in first place.


Current Archive

Summer School
Monday, May 26, 2008 (50 reads)

Summer School

Breanna League

The one thing that everyone hopes that they don’t have is summer school, but for some OPS students, they will. Summer school lasts for 3 weeks and is from 9:00 a.m until 12:00 p.m. The purpose of summer school is to work on skills that were not mastered during the school year.

Mrs. Fitch Leaving
Monday, May 26, 2008 (47 reads)

Mrs. Fitch Leaving

By Chelsey Jessen

Mrs. Fitch, Dean of Students, is leaving McMillan this year because she feels it is time for retirement. Fitch wants to be completely available for her grandchildren. Fitch has worked at the school for 30 years and is one of the administrators.

Ms. Bartling's retirement
Monday, May 26, 2008 (52 reads)

Ms. Bartling's Retirement

By Baileigh Shannon

Counselor Ms. Bartling is retiring from the McMillan staff. Bartling has been a part of the staff for a total of 33 years. She was a math teacher for 9 years and a counselor for 24 years.

Miss Vickers, Leaving?
Monday, May 26, 2008 (48 reads)

Miss Vickers leaving?

By Brittany Kellogg

Many teachers have taught for many years. This is Miss Vickers’ eighth year teaching. It is her eighth year and her last year. ”I will always remember my first year teaching, teaching here during construction, and winning the Championship in basketball,” said Vickers.

Leadership Teams
Monday, May 26, 2008 (45 reads)

Leadership Teams

By Jake Williams

Leadership is a group of seventh and eighth graders in our school that have been chosen by Mrs. Figueroa, gifted teacher, and split into teams. The teams show that they can exceed expectations and show good leadership skills.

Student Jobs
Monday, May 26, 2008 (43 reads)

Student Jobs

By Justin Black

A lot of teenagers are starting to get jobs. Teenagers want more money or to feel like they’re growing up and becoming more responsible. Teenagers can get jobs at the age of 14 and most of the jobs are at fast food restaurants such as Burger King, Taco Bell, KFC, Taco Johns, and etc.

Body Image
Monday, May 26, 2008 (52 reads)

Body Image

By Annemarie Abisset

The media feeds a lot of lies to our society; one of the biggest lies they have told teens today is that “thin is beautiful”. This false statement is pressuring a lot of teens to become overly aware of their body image, and how they look.

YVC
Monday, May 26, 2008 (44 reads)

YVC

By Crystal Ishii

The Youth Volunteer Club has recently done a lot to help out the community. They have been involved in many extra-curricular activities. Not only have they held bake sales during conferences, visited the Humane Society and the Florence Nursing Home, but they have done so much more to help the community.