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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.

Tips on getting your first job
Monday, May 26, 2008 (38 reads)

Tips on Getting Your First Job

By Kashadra Jones

Getting your first job can be a very scary experience, but it doesn’t have to be if you are prepared. When at an interview look presentable because you can’t change your first impression. A good idea is to bring up your grades because they play a big role in getting a job.

Get Your Green On
Monday, May 26, 2008 (44 reads)

Get Your Green On

By Michalene Johnsen

Lately the new trend has been to Go Green. More people have been getting involved in keeping the world going. Grocery stores have been getting their green on too.

Nurse News
Monday, May 26, 2008 (44 reads)

Nurse News

By Bobbi Keithley

When it comes to health, people know who to go to, Mrs. Wilson, the school nurse. May is Skin Cancer Awareness month. Skin cancer prevention is what a person should do to protect their skin in the summer, like putting on sunscreen 30 minutes before he/she goes outside.

Ms. Washington Left
Monday, May 26, 2008 (46 reads)

Ms.Washington Left

By Kristian Williams

In October of 2004 Deirdra Washington came to teach eighth grade science. Washington’s last day was April 4, she mostly enjoyed her students. Washington says that all her students are like gifts. She feels by the end of the year all of the presents have been opened.

Texting
Monday, May 26, 2008 (47 reads)

Texting

By Keonna Chambers

Should texting be allowed in school? In class? Why or why not? What should be done about texting in class if a student is caught? Should phones be brought to school? If there is an emergency should kids be allowed to use their phones in class?

college students tutoring math
Tuesday, May 20, 2008 (45 reads)

College Students Tutoring Math

by Shalonda Burkhalter

Math tutoring was available every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday after school. Because a lot of students didn’t take advantage of it, math teachers talked to college students and decided to ask them to help the McMillan students with their math. UNO students came to McMillan to offer their services.

Teachers' other jobs
Tuesday, May 20, 2008 (55 reads)

Teachers' other jobs

by Jaclyn Rentschler

Besides teaching school many teachers have other jobs; some even have two or three. Many students have said that they would like to know what their teachers do for side jobs. Teachers all over the building pick up second jobs so they can earn some extra money, or to support their family.

Express Yourself
Tuesday, May 20, 2008 (47 reads)

Express Yourself

by Samee Callahan

Honors Art is a class for the skilled. Ms. Sherman, art teacher, picks her students that are qualified for Honors Art at the end of their seventh grade year. The students that do qualify can choose to be or not to be in Honors Art class.

Moving to Bellevue Public
Sunday, May 18, 2008 (66 reads)

Moving to Bellevue Public
by Jayde Balentine

After Teaching for six years at the Mac, Mrs. Erickson music teacher has now decided to leave to join the staffs of Springs Elementary, Fairview Elementary, and Mission Middle. Erickson will be teaching band to sixth, seventh, and eighth graders. Bellevue School District called Erickson out of nowhere and asked her to an interview.

Time To Dance
Thursday, May 15, 2008 (74 reads)

Time To Dance

By Brittany Kellogg

Every year, McMillan has an annual Spring Dance. There may be some things the same, but most things are different. This year it was held on Friday, April 4, 2008.

MP3 Players and iPods in the classroom
Sunday, April 13, 2008 (107 reads)

MP3 Players and iPods in the classroom

By ShaQue Davis

MP3 players and iPods are constantly being used in school. The electronics are not allowed, but many students use them in classes anyway. Some teachers allow them to listen to the devices in class. However, many of the students that listen to their iPods and MP3 players in classes feel that the music helps them concentrate and work harder on their assignments.

Three toured Russia
Sunday, April 13, 2008 (95 reads)

Three toured Russia

By Breanna League

On March 7, Mr. Walter, seventh grade social studies teacher, along with eight graders, Jayde Balentine and Chrissy Anderson, took a trip to Russia. They visited Moscow and St. Petersburg all in eight days. In order to get to Russia, they had to fly to Minneapolis, Newark, Amsterdam, and then to Moscow.

Yearbooks
Sunday, April 13, 2008 (105 reads)

Yearbooks arriving soon

By Bobbi Keithley

Students taking journalism get to take pictures and be the first to see what the yearbook looks like. This is the first year that McMillan’s had a color yearbook. In the yearbook people get to see pictures of themselves and their friends. “My favorite part is when the books come back and I get to see people enjoy them,” said Ms. Balentine, advisor.

Scholars
Friday, April 11, 2008 (101 reads)

Scholars

By Christine Anderson

Scholars is a program of selected minority students. They work on things that have to do with college. The gifted and talented teacher, Mrs. Figueroa runs Scholars.

High School Registration
Friday, April 11, 2008 (92 reads)

High School Registration

by Breanna Stevens

Eighth graders have numerous high schools to choose from. Whether it’s North, Central, Marian, or Bryan; whichever the school, the decision is life altering for most students. They don’t want to loose their friends, or they don’t think the school is right for them.

Get to choosin'
Friday, April 11, 2008 (86 reads)

Get to choosin'
By Michalene Johnsen

The seventh graders are going to choose their classes for eighth grade soon. There are a lot more classes to choose from in eighth grade. Students can choose drama, journalism, or even debate!

Debate
Friday, April 11, 2008 (88 reads)

Debate

By Annemarie Abisset

As an eighth grader, students have the choice of choosing many electives. One of these electives is debate. Debate is a class where students learn how to argue different points in a topic, how to speak in front of a crowd, and how to get facts and use resources. This class is taught by Mr. Beard, who also teaches seventh grade social studies.

The Hubinator
Friday, April 11, 2008 (89 reads)

The Hubinator

By Max Dearing

Inspired by the positive attitude, Mr. Huber has been at the Mac since January and plans on using his experience here to fulfill his dream of being a science teacher. Even though, he's not a part of the Mac staff, he likes to help out around school. He assisted in the Science Bowl and Science Olympiad.

Mr. K for History
Friday, April 11, 2008 (88 reads)

Mr. K for History!

By Max Dearing

Joining Mr. Huber as the second student teacher this year is Mr. Knihal. Living with his wife, Amanda, and dog, Juno, Knihal will soon graduate from U.N.O. in May. He's been assisting Mr. Beard for about three months now, learning how to become a history teacher.

Teachers on Saturday nights
Friday, April 11, 2008 (95 reads)

Teachers on Saturday nights

By Keisha Witcher

Every teacher has their own way of spending their Saturdays. Mr. Dillon, boys’ gym teacher, said on Saturday he likes to stay active. Dillon said he usually spends his Saturdays with his friends and they have lots of fun.

Favorite Hangouts
Friday, April 11, 2008 (91 reads)

Favorite Hangouts

By A’kiya Green

Students have many places that they want to hang out at. That can include the mall, movies, school, or maybe even the park. Hang-outs are places where anyone can go to be alone or to be social.

Plans For Spring Break
Friday, April 11, 2008 (95 reads)

Plans For Spring Break

By Kristy Peterson

Spring break is the time where a person is just ready to sleep-in and take a break. Spring break starts April 7 and lasts until April 11. It also comes right after CAT testing.

Charm School
Friday, April 11, 2008 (82 reads)

Charm School

By Raven Brown

Charm School is a new after school program. It is taught by Ms. Emery, security guard, and it is for girls only. There are no requirements to join; a student just has to be ready to learn. “Having the girls act like young ladies,” is what Emery hopes to accomplish.

SAME Engineering Competition
Friday, April 11, 2008 (90 reads)

SAME Engineering Competition

By Jake Williams

McMillan is one of the few middle schools in this area that offers engineering classes to students. There are both seventh and eighth grade engineering classes. Eighth graders are offered a special class that revolves around the SAME competition which involves a student lead class making a project to enter at the SAME competition in April.

Music Tech
Friday, April 11, 2008 (84 reads)

Music Tech

By Anthony Marinella

Music Tech is one of the newer classes at McMillan that is taught by both Mrs. Erickson and Mr. Henderson. Music Tech teaches the basic theory of music as well as some complex music composition. The classes also teaches piano to help students with making their own custom pieces.

Christmas memories
Wednesday, January 16, 2008 (183 reads)

Christmas Memories

by Keonna Chambers

What are some people’s favorite christmas memories? Nicole Peters, 8, said her favorite Christmas memory was her cousin, Kyle, brought her a gift. Peters said it was her favorite memory because she hadn’t seen her cousin in a while.

Teacher goes full time
Sunday, January 13, 2008 (199 reads)

Teacher goes full time

by Amadi Watts

Juggling, history, and drama are just a few of Mr. Gellatly’s classes and activities. He was a part time drama teacher the last two years. He became a full-time teacher with also taking on eighth grade social studies.

Weight Training
Sunday, January 13, 2008 (191 reads)

Weight Training
by Samantha Robb

‘GET BIG’ is the motto for weight training, an after school activity open to all seventh and eighth graders. Weight Training is held after school on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, and lasts only about a half hour. Mr. Kiviranta, language arts teacher, is in charge of weight training.

Christmas Break
Sunday, January 13, 2008 (249 reads)

Christmas Break

By Crystal Ishii

Over Christmas break, students got together with the family and spent time together. Some students loved the part about opening presents on Christmas. Other students enjoyed the time they spent at the dinner table eating with their family or even going to church.

100% Effort Club
Sunday, January 13, 2008 (178 reads)

100& Effort Club

by Keisha Witcher

Recently 87 people where honored on being on the 100% Club. The 100% Club is a club where if someone has no tardies or absents that person gets in the club. If a student gets on the 100% Club that student get rewarded by getting a Pride Shirt and if that person already has a Pride Shirt they get Pride Stars for your Pride Shirts.

Winter Health News
Sunday, January 13, 2008 (177 reads)

Winter Health News

By Kibra Watts

Staying healthy is really important during the wintertime. If you want to stay healthy, you have to eat healthy, which means eating foods that are good for you such as fruits and vegetables and foods that don’t have a lot of sugar.