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Monday, December 01, 2008
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Welcome to The Prowler - McMillan's Online Student Newspaper.
In the Section below, please select the tag for the subject you would like to see. From there you can see and read all of the articles that have been approved for that subject.
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The Chess Team
 "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.
Students join the Chess Team for numerous reasons. Evan White, 7, wanted to join the chess team because he’s played with his dad for years, and has been interested in it since he was 6 or 7 years old. "I’ve always wanted to learn chess ever since I was little," said Loren Ransome, 7, one of the members from the Chess Team.
Walter said that hardest part of playing chess is the player has to be able to think in advance. He went on to say the most fun part of chess is planning a strategy and having it work. A lot of people don’t know that much about chess but White said the most important pieces are the King, Queen, Bishop, Knight, Rook, and Pawn. Walter enjoys playing chess and explained, "Because when you play chess, you’re forced to forget everything else."
Many people don’t think of chess as a fun hobby, but Walter and his Chess Team think differently. The Chess Team also competes against other schools. The next Chess Match is November 17 at Central. In total, there are approximately 21 students who have joined the Chess team. |
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Ms. O'Neill in the house!
Monday, November 10, 2008 (37 reads)
 Ms. O'Neill in the house!
By Andreas Butler
Ms. O’Neill is happy to be a student teacher at McMillan and thinks the students and teachers are fun so far. She student taught under the direction of Ms. Balentine in language arts and journalism first quarter.
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Ms. De'Brie
Monday, November 10, 2008 (60 reads)
 Ms. De'Brie
by Lauren Vlasek
There is a new staff member at school. Her name is Ms. De’Brie and she teaches language arts. She graduated from a Nebraska Wesleyan in 2003 and she is from Lincoln, Nebraska. She used to teach language arts at a school in Las Vegas. “I decided I wanted to teach at McMillan because I heard really good things about it,” Debrie said.
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The New Counseler
Monday, November 10, 2008 (33 reads)
 The New Counselor
By ashton Watson -Jones
A new counselor, Ms.Gregor, said she likes the kids, the building and the friendly staff. Gregor used to be a fifth grade teacher at Liberty Elementary. “I like helping kids look toward the future and fix mistakes,” said Greogor.
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Ericka Payton
Monday, November 10, 2008 (31 reads)
 Ericka Payton
By McKenzie Cook
This year we have a new teacher Ericka Payton. This is Payton’s first year of teaching at McMillan, last year she assisted with Connie Colton. This year she is in room 254 teaching mathematics.
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Mr. Bengier, A New Face
Monday, November 10, 2008 (31 reads)
 Mr. Bengier, a new face
By Alexandrea O'Donnell
As there have been many new faces in the hallways, one is Mr. Bengier. Mr. Bengier came from North high school where he taught chemistry and human growth and developement.
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Andrew Smith
Monday, November 10, 2008 (33 reads)
Andrew Smith
By Emily Jensen
The new eighth grade social studies teacher is Mr. Smith. This is his first year teaching. Smith said he wanted to teach social studies because he loves history and government and he was never really good at math or science. Smith went to Papillion La Vista High School and attended college at UNO.
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Race for Kids
Monday, November 10, 2008 (25 reads)
Race for Kids
By Stacia One Feather
The Race for Kids are for kids who run to help donate money for kids in need. Kids run for at least a mile or half a mile. Ms. Madsen, math teacher, was the contact person at the school.
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HSP
Monday, November 10, 2008 (36 reads)
 Honors Special Projects
By Ashleigh Gildon
Honor Special Projects is a program for the gifted students. These kids have high abilities above most. To get into the class, students have to get high CAT scores.
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Science in Motion Trip
Monday, November 10, 2008 (30 reads)
Science in Motion Trip
By Austin Price
The Science in Motion trip will take place in Orlando, Florida. There are about ten people going on the trip. The sponsors for the trip are former science teacher, Mrs. Washington and language arts teacher, Mrs. Smith. This is their third and final year for the trip.
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Pride Shirts and Stars
Sunday, November 02, 2008 (53 reads)
 Pride Shirts and Stars
By Peyton Suggs
This is the second year for Pride Shirts. Dr. Bigsby, principal, started Pride Shirts so that every student could be branded. When students or teachers wear their shirts in public, people will know they go to McMillan Magnet.
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Mrs. Kuti New The Building
Saturday, November 01, 2008 (44 reads)
 Mrs. Kuti New To The Building
By Gavrella Dickey
Mrs. Kuti is one of the new paras for the Contained Classroom. This is Kuti’s first year. Before she taught at Nathan Hale, Beveridge, Hartman Elementary, and Adams Elementary. Kuti has been teaching for 17 years.
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Trick-or-Treating Teachers
Saturday, November 01, 2008 (45 reads)
Trick-or-Treating Teachers
By Katie Randall
Students aren't the only ones who celebrate Halloween. Teachers do too. Some teachers celebrate with their children, some go to parties, and some simply stay at home and hand out candy.
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New Music Teacher
Saturday, November 01, 2008 (43 reads)
 New Music Teacher
By Alyssa Mount
Ms. Morgan is a new teacher added to the staff this year. She teaches Music Tech, band, and orchestra. Morgan was born in Omaha, Nebraska. She attended this school and Omaha North High School. She graduated college at the University of Nebraska at Omaha.
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Favorite Foods
Saturday, November 01, 2008 (38 reads)
Favorite Foods
by Joi'Lesha White
Every student has a favorite food. Some people like greens and vegetables. Others like pork chops and meats. Everyone is different in their own way.
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Not a Student nor a teacher
Friday, October 31, 2008 (39 reads)
 Not a Student nor a Teacher
by Joe Jamrozy
There is a person at school that is not a student nor a teacher, she is in fact a paraprofessional. Her name is Ms. Meyers and she is an assistant to Ms. Staley, teacher in the special needs class.
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Library News
Tuesday, October 21, 2008 (86 reads)
 Library News
by Liz Winkler
There are some new things in store for the library. There are new websites, new books, new clubs and much more. Surely some students have been wondering about laptops for the school.
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New Reading Teacher
Tuesday, October 21, 2008 (66 reads)
 New Reading Teacher
By Danielle Ishii
New to the school this year is eighth grade reading and literature teacher, Ms. Harkleroad. Born and raised in Bradford, Pennsylvania, Harkleroad attended Buna Vista University. She started college at the age of 21 and attended college for 5 years.
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School Rules
Saturday, November 01, 2008 (44 reads)
School Rules
By McKenzie Nienaber
There are many school rules I'm not used to. Lunch is very different, you can't get up to throw away your trash, you have to wait till a teacher comes and takes it to put it in a garbage can. Also, when you sit down at lunch you have to sit with the people in the same class as you.
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New snacks at lunch needed Nd Improved Prices!
Saturday, November 01, 2008 (47 reads)
New Snacks Needed
By Justin DeLaRosa
Should there be different choices at lunch that teens would like? For me I think that we need new snack items like pop, energy drinks, and maybe some candy bars. Candy bars I’d like offered would be Snickers, Milky Ways, Babe Ruths, Kit Kats, Hershey’s chocolate (also cookies and cream) bars, Butter Fingers, Twix, M&Ms, Hershey’s Kisses, Dove.
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We Need Drinks!
Saturday, November 01, 2008 (40 reads)
We Need Drinks!
by Loren Ransome
Are you thirsty? I know I am. I am sick and tired of milk! Get us some soda and vitamin water. I’m tired of picturing a cow every time I go to lunch.
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Violence needs to come to an END!
Monday, May 26, 2008 (104 reads)
Violence needs to come to an END!
By Kibra Watts
Violence in Omaha, is getting worse by the minute. We had 5 weekend shootings not too long ago. Now, that in my opinion is just too much! The first weekend shooting was near 24th and Lake Streets. A 24 year old man was shot in his car in a parking lot of a convenience store at 2 A.M. The second shooting was Sunday at 2:30 A.M. on 30th and Ames Ave. A 21- year old man was shot by an off-duty police officer.
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Hugs are the drugs
Thursday, April 10, 2008 (199 reads)
Hugs are the drugs
By Samee Callahan
Getting a hug from a good friend in the morning can brighten any ones day, I know it does mine. I probably get around 40 hugs a day, and each one of those hugs makes me feel even more loved. It shows how much my friends really care about me.
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Cross Counrty
Saturday, November 01, 2008 (47 reads)
 Cross Counrty
by Emanuel Acosta
The Cross Country team has been running like crazy! They have just finished their running season at Tranquility park. This was Mr. Benak is third year couching after the old gym teacher retired.
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Volleyball
Saturday, November 01, 2008 (46 reads)
 Volleyball
By Cooper Loth
The volleyball A-team had a total of 15 games and won 8 of them. The B-team had a total of 13 games and won 7 of them. Kallie Jones,7, said Mrs. Preston, and Mrs. Price were really good.
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lightweight football team
Saturday, November 01, 2008 (49 reads)
 Lightweight Football Team
by Ayoma Watts
Coach O’Donnell led the football lightweight team. The lightweight football team were 120 pounds and under. In practice the lightweight football team did drills and scrimmaged each other. There were 25 people on a team. Team member Charles Jackson, 8, said they won 2 games and lost two games.
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The Spirit Squad
Saturday, November 01, 2008 (42 reads)
 The Spirit Squad
By Jessica Corona
The Spirit Squad has been seen at numerous games cheering on the team members. They are under the direction of Ms. Harkleroad, reading teacher. Many of the girls said they like to be in the spirit squad because they like cheering and dancing.
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Track Meet
Monday, May 26, 2008 (146 reads)
 Track Meet
By: Keisha Witcher
There were a lot of students on the schools track team. Mr. Dillon, the boys’ gym teacher; Ms. Premer, a math teacher; and Mr. Meyer, a math teacher, said they enjoy working with the students on the track team.
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Will Smith movies
Saturday, November 01, 2008 (36 reads)
Hancock and I Am Legend
By LeShelle Berry
Will Smith is my favorite actor; I love all the movies he stars in. He has a funny side, a serious side, and an in between side in his movies. One of my favorite movies with Will Smith in it as the main character is Hancock.
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Rock Band
Saturday, November 01, 2008 (37 reads)
Rock Band
By Liz Kinney
Rock Band is a game that a lot want and have played I’ve played and to me it’s boring. Rock Band is fun the first time but it gets boring after that. If you haven’t played it, I wouldn’t. If you have played and you love it then keep doing what you’re doing.
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I Cant Believe It
Saturday, November 01, 2008 (39 reads)
I Cant Believe It
By Kywana Mumphrey
The hottest cd right now is I Can’t Believe It. The artists of this song are T-Pain featuring Lil Wayne. This song is on the top one-hundred charts because of its artist.
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Thank God It's Friday's!
Saturday, November 01, 2008 (44 reads)
Thank God It's Friday's!
By Azure Rain
I don’t know about you, but I love TGI Friday’s restaurant. It has to be one of my favorites! Just the other day, I went there with the family and a friend to sit down and eat.
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Twilight Book Review
Saturday, November 01, 2008 (37 reads)
Twilight
By Briana Brown
What do you think when you hear Twilight? If it's the book, you'll be dazed by the first page, and it will draw you in and mesmerize you until you're done. Stephenie Meyers, author, formats her books in an intriguing way.
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