Huntington Story

At 10 p.m. on Wednesday 53 year old, Janice Jones, was accidentally shot in her leg.
The event occurred in Barstow, California in a motor home parked near Highway 1 on Beach Boulevard.

The gun was discharged when it hit the floor after Jones' dog knocked the weapon of a feet in the mobile home. 

California Highway Patrol, Tammy Rye, said "It could have been worse". 

Jones was taken to Huntington Beach Hospital and later was transported to Irvine Medical Center.

 Officer Rye said, “The bullet hit two inches from the gas tank.”

The dog, a Pomeranian called Tombo, was taken by the Huntington Beach Animal.

Tombo had fresh cigarette burns on its forehead and was malnourished. “It could have done with a little less abuse and a few more of those pork chops,” Janet Ngo, one of the animal control officers said.

Ngo hinted her office would explore filling animal abuse charges against Jones.

Rye said officers cited Jones for expired plates a  nd the county’s district attorney’s office was considering whether to charge her in relation to the gun accidentals considering Jones didn't have a permit for the gun.

Nut Graf

      The nut graph is a sentence, or sentences, that summarize or get the point across.  It should let the reader know what they can expect from the rest of the story. In an inverted pyramid, it should serve as the 'why'. It also would tell the readers why they should care about the story. It can translate the title of the piece and explain the connection.
 The point of the nut graph is for the author to ask 'why'. Why are they writing this article? What is the point of this article? What is the significance of this event?

Student of the Month Story

Who - Carlos Diaz

What - He won the student of the month award.
Where - At Bowie high school.
When -Recently.
Why - He worked very hard in school and tried to better his community.
How - He was voted on by a bunch of teachers.

        Ninth grader Carlos Diaz recently was awarded Student of the Month for October at Bowie High School. He said that there will be a ceremony held to commemorate him and his success. Diaz will also be awarded a prize of $100.

        Diaz said he was excited because he "got chosen" and feels "special".

        While being interviewed, Carlos seems very confident and self-assured. 

        We got a word in with one of his teachers, Biology teacher John Dammann. "Carlos is a great student," Dammann said, " He work very hard and always asks important questions.".          

      When speaking to the Principal, Stephan Kane, about this ward, he admitted it was his idea.

"I was trying to come with a way to celebrate the students that are exceptional." Kane said. 

        When asked how were the recipients picked, he replied "Each department (English, math, ect.) choose on student from each grade then we all get together and choose on student from each grade from those student." 

        Carlos seemed like he was very pleased about how this award will look on his college applications.

Additional Student of the Month Interviews

 A Principle 

-Did you come up with this idea?

I did come up with this idea.

-If you did, what was your inspiration?

I was trying to come with a way to celebrate the students that are exeptional.

-Who benefits from this award?

The students of course. 

-What is the reward?

We have not come up with an award at the moment but there will be one.

-Who picks the recipients?

The teachers and I do.

-How do you pick the recipients?

Each department (English, math, ect.) choose on student from each trade then we all get together and choose on student from each grade from those student.

-Will this helpful for students trying to get into college?

It will definitely look good on they college applications.

-Is this just based off grades or other things too?

Grades are a big part of the process but not everything. We want a student that is in touch with their community and working to make it a better place.

   A Teacher

-How do you like the idea of this award?

I think it is great to recognize these students. They deserve this.

-Will you be picking the students receiving the award?

All of us teachers and the principle do, yes.

-Do you have any student in mind?

I do have a couple yes, but I will not say them incase they are not picked.

-How many students will be picked?

I believe there will be one from each grade every month.

-How do think the students feel about this award?

I think  they are excited and ready for some friendly competition.

- Will these students be publicly announced?

Yes, of course! We want them to be proud of their accomplishment.

-Will there be a celebration to comemorate the recipients? 

We are not sure yet but hopefully.

-Does the student have to accept this award?

They won't be force to but I don't know why they would reuse it.

Inverted Pyramid

Who - Carlos Diaz
What - He won the student of the month award.
Where - At Bowie high school.
When -Recently.
Why - He worked very hard in school and tried to better his community.
How - He was voted on by a bunch of teachers.

Current Events Quiz #6

1. What major event is occurring in our country right now?

I've read articles about how Obama is pushing us toward WWIII and that the government can't seem to make a decision.

2. What big event is happening in Austin this weekend?

Austin City limits or ACL

3. What major sci-fi, thriller, military-based author passed away yesterday?

4. What health care plan, championed by Barack Obama became law yesterday?

Obama care

5. Who said "Austin is safer and less violent" after a report was released yesterday stating that Austin is the 2nd safest city over 100,000 people in the United States?

The police chief

1. What impact does the government shut down have on your?

I wouldn't say that is has that big on an affect on me. I don't know anyone that works in the government. I'm sure that for the people that work there, it is very hard for since they can't work

2. Tell me what you have heard your parents, family members, friends say about the government shut down?

Honestly, I haven't heard anything about the government shut down. I live with my mom and two brothers and none of us are very into politics, until election time comes around. From what I can gather though, it does not seem to be a very positive thing.

3. Does what you hear sway your opinion about the leadership of our country? What do you think about our leaders, our president, and the government in general?

Since, previous to right now, I haven't heard anything about it, I would have to answer with a no. I don't know very much about politics and am still very young so I don't have that big of an opinion of what is going on. Our government and president don't seem able to get it together and make the import decisions that need to be made.

4. Has it changed since the shut down has actually happened? Why or Why not?

Having just heard abut it, I would say no or at least not drastically. Its hard to have an opinion when your not complety sure whats going on. That being said, I think the movement shutting down can't be a very good thing either.

My First Interview

Student of the Month
Carlos Diaz

Are you excited to be Student of the month?
Yes I am because I got chosen and I feel special.

What do you think qualified you to receive this award?

I worked really hard and studied a lot.

Will there be a ceremony of some type to commemorate you?

Yes there will be so I can be recognized.

How did your parent react to you recieving this award?

They were very proud of me and excited.

Are you getting a prize?

Yes, the prize is a hundred dollars.

Are your peers treating you differently?

Yes, because they know I am smart and they can count on me for help with their school work.

Do you get special privileges?

No because I should still be treated the same as the rest of the students.

Do you think this will help you getting into college? 

Yes because if they are choosing between another student and I, they would choose me over them because I was student of the month.

What advice do you have to give other students wanting to receive this award?

Try to do you best in school and extra activities outside of school.

Where you trying to get this ward or was it a suprise?

It was a surprise because I thought others were tying harder than me.