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Creative Writing: "Crow" part 3

11/26/2019

 
There is a certain delicacy to the way a fox moves through the forest. Many times, I’ve asked myself why the Forest chose me for this animal when in reality I am a graceless and clumsy thing. I drop dishes and leave my windows down in the rain and trip over nothing. But when I enter the Forest, I am a sleek and crafty Fox.

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History of Black Friday

11/26/2019

 
History of Black Friday
By Grace Allensworth

On a special Friday every year, people across the nation come out of their homes to shop at local outlets to get the best deals of the year. But what was the origin of this super sale tradition?


First of all, Black Friday got its name because the insane number of shoppers caused traffic accidents and violence. The first record of the term being used was due to a gold market crash in 1869.


It's been the busiest shopping holiday since 2005. Black Friday was coined because most workers would take a sick-day after Thanksgiving, causing a four day weekend. Most wouldn't expect to fight over half-off hand-sanitizer in the mall, but here we are!


​This year, Black Friday will be on November 29th. Remember to stay safe while shopping and try not to fight with other shoppers for those deals at Dillard's… no matter how tempting it might be.


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National Scholarship Month

11/26/2019

 
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How will YOU pay for college?
By Siera Millard
Photo by iGrad

Regardless of what you plan to do with your life, or where you will be after college… you need money to do it. In the world we live in, money is what makes the world go ‘round. If you take advantage of the resources available to you, the journey that is life after high school might be a little easier.

November is National Scholarship Month! I challenge you to take just one hour out of your day and research scholarships that you are eligible for. Don’t wait until the end of your senior year to apply! Start today!

As students of Rossview High School, we are lucky enough to have a guidance team that works tirelessly to ensure that we have the resources we need to succeed. As they are able to schedule a meeting at any time or answer a quick email, contact your guidance counselor with questions you have regarding both college admissions and scholarships. Not only are they accessible, but the guidance team works together to provide their students with each and every scholarship they are informed of. Those can be found under “Scholarships” on the website below.


Guidance Counselors
9th Grade: Emily Schmittou emily.schmittou@cmcss.net 
10th Grade: Lauren Brown lauren.brown@cmcss.net 
11th Grade: Samantha Schwartz samantha.schwartz@cmcss.net 
12th Grade: Kimberly Underwood kimberly.underwood@cmcss.net 

Guidance Website
https://sites.google.com/cmcss.net/rhs-school-counseling/home

In addition to school resources, take stock of the world outside of high school. There are thousands upon thousands of scholarships out there if you look hard enough. Find those obscure ones! Find the ones that only you are able to apply to because you stand out in some way! 

Links to Scholarship Search Engines
https://myscholly.com/
https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/scholarship-search 
http://www.fastweb.com/
https://www.scholarships.com/
https://www.cappex.com/
https://www.chegg.com/scholarships
https://www.niche.com/colleges/scholarships/
http://www.scholarshipmonkey.com/ 

Just like anything on the Internet, it is important to make sure that the site you are on is safe, and that the scholarship is legitimate. Looking up the scholarship is always a good idea, as well as looking at the reviews that it may have, or even warnings.

Apply for every scholarship you can and remember the following statement: no amount of money is too small to go for!

Sources
https://www.igrad.com/scholarships
https://studentloanhero.com/featured/scholarship-search-tools-free-money/

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Native American Heroes

11/26/2019

 
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November is the season of thanksgiving, where we all come together and celebrate the blessings we’ve been given over the year. Most of us are also aware of the origins of the holiday, of the cooperation between the Native Americans and the pilgrims that came to their land. However, many people do not think about the Native Americans on this holiday, even though it is their land that we live on, their land on which we’ve built our schools and hospitals, their country that we took for our own. This Thanksgiving, I’d like to give tribute to some of the brave and noble heroes of the Native Americans.

Red Cloud- A leader of the Oglala Lakota tribe, he led a successful war against the US in 1866-1888 to defend his land (parts of modern day wyoming and montana) He led his portion of the Sioux tribe against the US army and until the Battle of the Little Bighorn, his was the greatest Native American victory.

Geronimo- Geronimo was an Apache leader and medicine man who fought American attempts to settle in the Apache territory following the USA’s victory in the Mexican American war. He joined together with other Apache tribes and used his military brilliance to wage a tactical war against the US. Despite his valiant efforts, the Apache were far outnumbered, so he was eventually defeated and banished, along with the rest of his tribe, to Florida.

Crazy Horse- A Lakota leader who fought against white encroachment, Crazy Horse was instrumental in the Black Hills War (A war fought by the Lakota and Sioux tribes to regain reservation land. The US had promised them a portion of land until they realized precious metals were in the desolate hills, and they attempted to steal the land back). He also fought to preserve traditional Lakota way of life. After surrendering at the end of the war, he was murdered by a military guard.

Pontiac- Pontiac was an Ottawa war chief from 1763-1766 who fought against US invasion in the Great Lakes region following the French and Indian War. The campaign he led was named for him, Pontiac’s War, and was unfortunately unsuccessful. Although the war was named for Pontiac, he was merely a figurehead to unite the tribes to fight on their own.

Tecumseh- Tecumseh was renowned for his skill to organize the tribes of the northeast into a confederacy of allies. His dream was to see and independent Native American Nation east of the Mississippi under British protection. He assisted the British in the War of 1812 in hopes that this dream would be accomplished, but the British did not win the war of 1812 and the Americans soon turned their wrath to the Native Americans they had fought against. He was a warrior and chief, and along with his brother Tenskawata (the prophet) he managed to organize his brothers far more than any other chief or warrior ever had. Sadly, his dream died with him.

Sitting Bull- Sitting Bull was the most impactful figure in the Great Sioux War. He saw a vision of US Army Soldiers “as thick as grasshoppers” that were falling in a Lakota camp. He interpreted this vision as imminent victory and three weeks later, he defeated the US army in the Battle of the Little Bighorn. Despite this incredible victory, he lost the war and fled to the Canadian Territories. Before the Great Sioux War, he participated in Red Cloud’s War.

Chief Joseph- Chief Joseph was the leader of the Nez Perce tribe during the time period when they were being removed from their land in Oregon. The Nez Perce, and the war named for them, received far more sympathy from the American people than many of the other “Indian Wars”. The battles they fought were highly skillful on their end, earning them respect alongside sympathy. Eventually, despite their better tactical plans, they were outnumbered and evaded the US Army all the way to Canada to join Sitting Bull.

Standing bear- Standing Bear is the only non-military hero on this list: he helped his people by getting judicial rights for them under the law. He successfully argued in an Omaha court that Native Americans were persons within the meaning of the law.

Black Elk, Spotted Elk, Wovoka- These three were leaders of the Ghost Dance Movement. This was a Native American tribal dance that the spiritual leaders believed would drive out the white man and bring Native Americans back to their traditional way of life. Even though the movement was only a dance, US soldiers still felt the need to crush it at the “battle” of wounded knee. In reality it was a massacre of innocent men, women, and children.

Lozen- Lozen was a powerful female warrior in the Apache wars at the time of Geronimo. She was considered a prophet, and it was said that she had a supernatural power to be able to learn the strategy of her enemy on the battlefield.

Metacom- Metacom was the earliest of the Native American resisters. He tried at first to live in peace with the settlers, but when they became violent in pursuit of taking his land, he turned against them. He waged war for a long time until he was eventually defeated and taken captive.

Osceola- Osceola was a Seminole warrior in the second Seminole War. He was an influential leader and helped his nation until the US captured him by making him believe they wanted a truce.



Honeymoon at Graveside Manor at Rossview

11/26/2019

 
Honeymoon at Graveside Manor at Rossview
By Siera Millard

Beginning on October 24th and ending on October 26th, Rossview High School was treated to three days of yet another wonderful play put on by its theater program. Halloween vibes a tangible thing in October, this play touched on that feeling and excitement that this orange month brings out. Emily (Emma) Ross, new to being an actress for the theater program, recounts her experience in this year’s play in the unique position of a major lead and a new member.

How long did you all rehearse for the play?
  • “We had 76 hours in total practice.”

How did rehearsals change from early in the game to right before the play?
  • “Rehearsal progress as we begin practicing on a bare stage and then a half-finished set and then a complete set. Then after three weeks of practice, we must be off the book and practice our lines off-book. Very early, it’s more carefree and fun. As time approaches, it’s serious and quick-paced.”

What is your synopsis of the play’s plot?
  • “Honeymoon at Graveside Manor is a ghostly farce full of laughs and spooks. Tyler Thorncraft takes his wife Marian Throncraft on a honeymoon to an unexpected destination: an old haunted mansion. It’s here, they discover an escaped mental patient posing as a doctor and a ghost that both seem to be related to Tyler.”.

What was your favorite part about the play?
  • “My favorite part of this play was the people involved. The cast is full of unbelievably talented actors that I am honored to work alongside of. As well as an incredible director, crew, tech, and makeup crew. My biggest thanks are to the audience, It means the world to me to hear them laughing and enjoying the play.”

What was your favorite part about being in this year’s play?
  • “My favorite part of being in it was genuinely every aspect of it. I have dreamed of performing since I was young and this was my debut to play. Bringing family and friends together to enjoy each other’s company and laugh and enjoy a live show together in a beautiful concept. I am honored to be a part of it.”

Is there anything you would like Hawk Press readers to know?
  • “I would like to thank everyone that contributed to this play. Thank you to our director Mrs. Wilcox, for her critiques that make us better. Thank you to the construction workers that spend hours building our set. Thank you to the tech, talented makeup girls, the prop masters and a special thanks to the audience for supporting this play.”

Keep an eye and an ear out for the next Rossview Playhouse show! You won’t want to miss it!

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