By Marcel Stenfert Kroese
Staff Writer Vance Corry and Sean have created a mini golf course which reporters got to test during publications class. We went to Mrs. Jordans classroom on April 29, 2019, this was the experiment to finish a project instead of testing in first period. The course was a ramp going up, then falling in a hole leading to another hole rolling into the cup at the end. The other way was to hit the ball from the bottom into the hole then into the cup. There were many fun experiences while being in the class and doing this experiment. The most exciting part about the experiment was actually testing it. However, the course was so difficult that players had to hit the ball on average from 2-8 times. Vance and Sean both had to do mathematics to figure out the angles of the cardboard, paper, and the diameter where it falls. Vance told reporters that “I have only made it about 5 times out of the 63 times I have attempted to make it into the cup.” This course was well made and it was different because there were two ways to make the golf ball into the cup, from above or from below. Reporters tried both and made it one time in each. Examining other people attempting this difficult test it was easier to get the ball through the bottom instead of the top. Overall this was a fun experience and now reporters hope they can construct courses on their own time. By Scarlet Lemuz
Staff Writer Last Friday, April 26th, multiple reporters had the opportunity to try out some mini-golf holes that an Extreme-Engineering class had built. Some reporters got to check out a hole that Ramsey Wall and Roman Siger had made and it had taken them about a week to build. Wall and Siger had begun to build the course on April 18th and had many days to edit and test. When asked where they built the course, Wall said, “here” as he gestured to the area surrounding him. He and Siger had built the course with the space and materials of Mrs. Jordan’s room. Some members of the press were able to play the course. The hole’s layout was a loop, then bouncing off books then to a jump and then a teeter-totter into the hole. The most challenging part for some people was the jump. It was fun to try to get the ball to bounce off all the books. The hole was a par 3 and only Tanner Frinell and Anthony Arluna managed to score par. They found that it was more successful to use only one hand. Frinell got par on his first try with one hand whereas Arluna scored par after his fourth or fifth try. Overall, most reporters thought that the golf courses were fun, and showed a good understanding of engineering concepts such as gravity. By Kate Kohnstamm
Staff Writer The golf club taps the small ball, willing it to move. The golf ball takes flight and soars over the cardboard into the clear plastic cup. “Yes! That’s a par right there!” Squeals one of the many extreme engineering students. The excitement on their face is beaming. “Here,” Ramsey Wall told one of our reporters on the scene when asked where he made the golf course. On April 18th the students in Mrs. Jordan’s extreme engineering class began to build mini golf courses. The class really wanted to make crazy and what seems like impossible golf courses though Mrs. Jordan just wanted to give them a break for the testing week while still accomplishing an academic task. Our reporter interviewed two engineers in the class named Ramsey Wall and Roman Siger. They told our reporter to, “Hit hard” in order to get around the loop de loop. Their golf course was very long with lots of obstacles in the way of the hole, but everyone was having fun trying to get the best score. Many people took above 6 strokes to get it into the hole. Though Tanner Frinell and Anthony Arluna both got a par. Everyone was having a great time competing with each other! By Lindsey Goldberg
Staff Writer Reporters from LJHS Publications recently visited the Extreme Engineering mini-golf holes in Room 26 to interview the creators and try them out. There were 7 holes in all, looping all around the classroom and the space outside of it. Teams of two students worked together for a week to build their holes, apparently because it was something they could do instead of testing and also so they could learn how to build a course. Vance Corry and Sean Askew built a hole that consisted of two ways for the ball to go in. The first way was to go up the bottom ramp and into the hole, which was the easier way. The more difficult way was to go up the ramp on the top, which required more skill to get the ball to balance. It was a difficult hole! The creators of the hole were able to show us how to get it in easily, but reporters had a bit of a harder time trying to get it in the hole. When the creators were asked what engineering concepts were used for the construction of their hole, they answered with “Just lots of tape,”. Overall, the mini-golf holes were a fun experience to try and a wonderful display of the skills students learned during their time in Extreme Engineering. By Niyah Coleman
Staff Writer Last week our reporters traveled down the hall to pay a visit to the hand made mini golf courses. The mini golf course designers used the process of engineering and redesigning to create the awesome courses. The mini golf course that our reporters were instantly attracted to was set up right outside Mrs. Jordan's room. Ramsey Wall created an epic course. The course had a crazy loop in the center of it and had series of books set up to make the course difficult but fun. The course was challenging yet exciting. On average it took about 5+ times to make the golf ball in the hole. A fellow reporter, Beth Brazil, said, “It was so fun but it took me so many times to make it in the hole I stopped counting.” Wall mastered the art of making a mini golf course. Visiting the mini golf courses was an overall a great experience. It was very fun seeing students use their creativity and engineering skills to make an entertaining course. By Beth Brazil
Staff Writer In Mrs. Jordan’s first period class, student Ramsey Wall used a Hot-wheels track and tubes to create a mini golf course. It took around a few days to a week to construct and during the process he gained knowledge of engineering and used the concept of Re-design. Reporter Niyah Coleman stated, “The course was a challenge but it was fun hitting the golf ball and watching it go on the tracks.” She enjoyed testing out the new designs. Although the course was challenging, specifically getting the ball where it needed to go, students enjoyed watching others succeed in the game. It was not very common for people to get the ball in the hole, but with the right angles and right directions it was possible. By Ava Branch
Staff Writer The golf course built by Nicole Gault and Kalevi Kaukonen was built in Mrs. Jordan's room and was started last week. The final project ended up taking three days. Students were supposed to make their course fun, yet complicated. The course was built with obstacles, uphill and downhill ramps, and a cup was used as the hole. The engineering concepts used in creating this course were retesting and remaking, and trail and error. Though the reporters didn't have the time to actually try the course themselves, Gault gave us her perspective on her course. She said that the most fun thing was trying to make it through the obstacles, and the most challenging part was going up the ramp. She needed five attempts before making the ball go into the cup. One math concept she used was when she had to measure the course and different parts of the hole. By Ramsey Wall
Staff Writer Phone usage by students at Lakeridge Junior High is increasing during class and passing periods. At Lakeridge,` phones aren’t allowed during the school day. If you are caught on your phone it will be taken away. Many people aren’t listening and are sneaking their phones into class and into the bathroom. The office assistant at our school, Mrs Steger had this to say about phones “phones are a distraction,” and “students need to learn to socialize and interact without phones.” She thinks that phones should not be allowed during school because they will keep students from listening and the kids won’t talk as much. However, Mrs Steger also said “Phones are a necessary communication tool to parents.” She thinks that students should have phones but not be allowed to use them during school. When asked about phones, Ben Napierala said “I think phones can be used for academic purposes” and “they can also be distracting.” Ben thinks that phones should be allowed in case someone wants to search something on the internet or listen to music so they can study and learn. Our school custodian, Ms Sierra said “they can be used in really creative and helpful ways and they’re good for the lunch room.” She thinks that phones should be allowed during lunch. In conclusion, students and some teachers believe that phones should be allowed during times like lunch. Those same students and teachers said that they could also be a distraction. Many teachers stand by the rule that phones should not be allowed during school hours. By Paige Hebert
Staff Writer On September 18, three seventh graders at Lakeridge Junior High from C lunch were asked whether they enjoy having lunch at the later lunch time. Seventh and eighth graders at Lakeridge Junior High have either B lunch earlier in the day around 12:30 pm depending on the day, or C lunch later in the day around 1:00 pm or later, again depending on the day. A member of the LJH press walked around the cafeteria during C lunch and asked students if they enjoyed the later lunch time. They were very willing to share their thoughts. From the answers they gave, they have different opinions on their lunch time. Some students claim they like C lunch because they think B lunch would be too early and they would be too full from breakfast to eat anything. Others like C lunch because it’s a fun social time toward the end of the day and it makes the day go by fast. Caroline Woodcock said, “I like C lunch because by the time it’s over, the day feels like it’s pretty much done.” Another student, who would like to remain anonymous, liked C lunch because he would be full for the later part of the day. He said, “I like late lunch because I do sports right after school and I stay full until I get home late and can have dinner.” Other students think C lunch is too late in the day and that in their 5th period class just before lunch it’s hard to concentrate because their stomachs are growling asking for food. One seventh grade student Cordelia Joslin noted, “I don’t like having C lunch because it’s very late so during class I’m hungry and can’t think.” This student felt the later school lunch may affect her learning. Students also disliked C lunch because they felt there were a lot of kids in it and it was too crowded in the cafeteria. The seventh grade students at Lakeridge Junior High have different opinions about the later C lunch with some liking it, and others not. Some students were more passionate about their opinions and others seemed willing to accept their assigned lunch. One thing is for sure, the students at Lakeridge Junior High are still getting used to this year’s schedule and assigned lunch times. What do you think? Do you think a school lunch starting around 1:00 pm or later is too late? Does this affect student learning? By Emma Carnese and Molly Cole
Staff Writers Reporters asked some 6th graders how easy it is to transition into middle school. Here is one of the 6th graders that we interviewed. “ It’s really different but it's quite a bit easier than I expected for it to be," said Presley. Another question the press asked was: Is it hard transitioning to different classes? Are the passing times too short? “Usually it is pretty easy except when i have to go to the main building because my lockers in d pod so, if I have to go back to my locker i have to run sometimes a but it's not too hard.” Reporters also asked some people if it is easy getting to classes on time because of the shortage of passing time. Question: what is it like transitioning to other classes? “Well they took away more time so instead of 5 minutes it's only 4 minutes it's a little bit stressful especially with my 1 class in d pod but i mean it's not that bad,” said Ryan. When we asked kids what they think about passing time they all said that there should be more time to get to class. Also the halls are super crowded and there all a lot of kids so it makes it harder to get to classes. The writers hope this article has helped readers learn that coming into middle school is not that hard it! Everyone has to do it and in the end it helps everyone "Embrace Different!" |
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