The Drop Out

By: Kimberly Kelly

I am not talking about Kanye West's album, no, I am talking about the real thing.  Many of us know someone who has dropped out of high school, but are we aware of the seriousness of the situation in general?  In the United States alone over 1.2 million students drop out of high school every year.  But before you decide to follow in the footsteps of those 1.2 million know this.  A high school drop out will make 200,000 dollars less than a high school graduate over a lifetime.  So if you're thinking of trading in your school life for a life of hard labor then here's your reason not to.

 "11 Facts About High School Dropout Rates." 11 Facts About High School Dropout Rates. Web. 13 May 2015.  

 Measles vaccination in U.S

By: Jairo Fonseca

The outbreak of measles cases across the country has affected some states more than others. Not surprisingly, the rules for vaccination vary from coast to coast. For instance, California has more than 90 people infected with the measles virus this year. Now every state requires vaccinations, and every state also allows exemptions for medical reasons, such as if the child has a weak immune system. In many states, Vaccination children: one is religious reasons and the other is philosophical reasons. The two states with the strictest vaccine requirements are Mississippi and West Virginia, which does not allow religious or philosophical exemptions. Now 90% of humans who are not vaccinated and are close to someone with measles has a higher chance of getting infected.

Record Snowfall for the Midwest and Northeast

By: Lourdes Gonzalez

     Snow’s covering the streets in the northern United States, bringing problems for every state. While Boston’s piling high with a record-setting 40.2 inches of snow, flights and classes are being cancelled more often than not. The storm is currently still powering on, dumping up to 19 inches of snow in the Chicago area.

     Streets are closed down in some cities; because of this, the parade Boston was to hold for the Patriots was postponed until the fourth of February. Over 1,800 flights have also been cancelled both in to and out of the affected areas. Multiple airlines issued waivers for passengers to change their flights without penalty as the storm is inevitable.

 "The Midwest and Northeast Dig out from Latest Winter Storm and Record Snowfall - CNN.com." CNN. Cable News Network. Web. 5 Feb. 2015. <http://www.cnn.com/2015/02/03/us/weather/index.html>. 

Je Suis Charlie

By: Rshwined Scott

     France and the world of journalism received horrible news on January 7th when satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo was stormed by three Islamic Frenchmen carrying AK-47’s. Calling the cartoonist by their names, They massacred them one by one. By the end of the attack there were 10 cartoonist and two policemen dead , and no captured murderers. This attack took the world and especially all of France by surprise seeing as France is a country which values freedom including that of expression and speech, extremely highly. This attack was brought on by the newspapers controversial cartoons of the Islamic prophet Muhammad.

    On January 9th just days after the horrible attack on Charlie hebdo , France suffered another attack this one  A hostage standoff of an Islamic man claiming to  be working along side ISIS; the extremist terrorist group vs Parisian police. The man identified as Coulibaly, attacked a Kosher/Jewish supermarket killing four jewish customers, and critically wounding another four. This was viewed as an Anti-Semantic act by the country seeing as the man stated to the police before being killed that he had specifically chosen the market because of it being Jewish.

   

    French Police and Army is now working on keeping all citizens secure, seeing as ISIS has threatened to keep the attacks coming. All citizen on their part are pledging support to all of those who have died by using the hashtag #JeSuisCharlie


"Terrorists Slipping through Serious Security Breaches in France - CNN.com." CNN. Cable News Network. Web. 14 Jan. 2015."

"A Timeline of the Charlie Hebdo Terror Attack - CNN.com." CNN. Cable News Network. Web. 14 Jan. 2015."

Teen Health Fair Expo

Presented by

Student Service (TRUST Program) &

HOSA Health Club

When: Friday, December 19th

Where: Auditorium/Courtyard

Time: During Lunches

What to expect:(you can choose what you want)

• Free eye exam and glasses
• Blood pressure check 
• STD testing
• Weight management
• Cholesterol test
• Diabetes test
• HIV testing
• Skin condition
• Free T-Shirts
• Prizes and giveaways
• Free information

Yearbook sales!!!

Do you wanna buy a yearbook?

Let's go buy one today!

Soon there won't be anymore

knock on the door

Or go online and pay.

You'll see all your best buddies,

All their photographs

They'll be excited and want to sign...

Do you wanna buy a yearbook...

For just $65...?

What about January?

It'll be $70...

Buy your YEARBOOK for $65 now through January 4th in room 228 or at YearbookOrderCenter.com

The price goes up to $70 starting January 5th!

     

No Texting and Driving

By: Jennifer Pastor

            

Courtney Ann Sanford, 32 year-old, crashed head on into a truck while using Facebook on her phone. “Sanford became distracted by using a smartphone for internet access just prior to losing control of her vehicle” the police reported. The post was posted a minute right before she died. Courtney posted “The Happy song makes me happy” WGHP reported. She wasn’t just posting comments on Facebook but also taking “selfies”. This shows that in a matter of seconds a life could be taken away. She could have avoided that if she would have waited to get to her destination. What happened to Courtney Ann Stanford could happen to anyone. Don’t let the temptation of looking at your phone kill you. Be cautious when driving and keep safe.

"Woman Killed in Car Crash Moments After ‘Happy’ Facebook Post ." . Tribune Broadcasting Company, 1 Jan. 2014. Web. 1 Jan. 2014. <http://ktla.com/2014/04/28/woman-killed-in-car-crash-moments-after-happy-facebook-post/#axzz30waUeLc6>.

But First...Let Me Share My Pictures!

If you are a photographer in the making or just love taking pictures, how about sharing them with Yearbook!

Mrs. Rocha is always looking for great snap shots.  Go to www.hjeshare.com, code is: westland, and upload all of your favorite moments shared with your peers and friends. Maybe your photo will be chosen for next school year's yearbook.

*Please make sure all photos are appropriate, or they will be removed from the site!