The Dutch first came to America in 1609 under the command of the English captain Henry Hudson. They arrived on the Dutch East India Company vessel De Halve Maen and mapped out what we now know as the Hudson River. In 1614 Dutch Merchants established a trading post at Fort Orange building the ground for more immigrants to come to the United States. Almost ten years later, thirty families came from Holland to establish the settlement that is known as New Netherland. This trading company established trading rights to the Dutch West India Company expanding even more immigrants pouring into the states; later they established a large settlement on Manhattan Island. That land was purchased by Peter Minuit from Native Americans in 1626 for $24 worth of trinkets, beads, and knives (24 dollars?!).
The amount of Dutch immigrants gradually grew, and they founded New Amsterdam (today`s New York). The Dutch opened America`s eyes into various different settlements and founded some of our largest states and cities today.
The Dutch are definitely not as boring as this article. The Dutch are the tallest people in the world! With their average height of 184 cm for men and 170 cm for women, they surpass all other ethnicities. And as your enjoying your daily cup of coffee, have 2.2 more and join the Dutch. They love their coffee! After Scandinavians, the Dutch are the world`s biggest coffee drinkers. The Dutch drink no less than 140 liters of coffee a year on average. Almost 3.2 cups a day! Time to catch up. Also, where would we be without the 70% of the world`s bacon that comes from the Netherlands, huh? That`s right, nowhere.
The Dutch are just so interesting that they need another paragraph. One of their famous dishes contains a herring topped with raw onions and pickles. It`s their national dish, sounds delicious
right? Maybe not. But in the Netherlands a person consumes almost five full fish a year! Also, if you loveeee to ride your bicycle, there are specially designated “fietspaden” or bike paths all over the country that pedestrians cannot legally walk on. And get this: about 30% of all Dutch births happen at home because of their large network of midwives.
So there you have it, these tall, coffee-drinking, fish-eating people came to America and brought 70% of our bacon and founded New York and the Hudson River. Such great accomplishments. Where would we be without the descent of the Dutch?
Monday, January 26, 2015
Senioritis
By: Brent Christiansen
It has finally come like the first warm breeze after a long, cold winter. It has been simply resting on the tip of our tongues since we first walked through the glorious doors of this place known as high school. As freshman gazing up at the vast height of the giant seniors boasting with their facial hair and car keys; the word seemed more as a myth than something actually obtainable. For this word is not simply a configuration of letters, but also an accomplishment, a goal, a prize of four years of hard work, and most importantly a day in which us humble and tired seniors gain freedom from the cramped hallways and stinky restrooms. The time is steadily approaching, my friends, and in a short period of time we will be walking across the stage and getting our diplomas, for no longer is this time a myth, but a majestic beast just staring us down, and this time of glory and recognition almost upon us is graduation.
As the winter break has come to a close, and the second semester has begun, it has now become apparent that in a matter of months that us seniors will be graduating. Many of us have already received our acceptance letters from the chosen colleges we`ve applied to, or chosen what we want to do with our lives. To many of us the rest of the school year seems like a waste, and that mindset is a little thing known as senioritis.
Senioritis has been around for as long as high school has existed, and has plagued us seniors for the same amount of time. We will all feel it, just at different times. From me to you here’s a tip: don’t give up completely or that word of graduation will not happen, and you will be one of those people who will get your diploma behind closed doors. Walking is a privilege, and our school does not take that lightly. We have been waiting for the day we can walk across and get our diploma since the first day of kindergarten. So hold fast seniors, and keep on persevering.
YOU CAN DO THIS
It has finally come like the first warm breeze after a long, cold winter. It has been simply resting on the tip of our tongues since we first walked through the glorious doors of this place known as high school. As freshman gazing up at the vast height of the giant seniors boasting with their facial hair and car keys; the word seemed more as a myth than something actually obtainable. For this word is not simply a configuration of letters, but also an accomplishment, a goal, a prize of four years of hard work, and most importantly a day in which us humble and tired seniors gain freedom from the cramped hallways and stinky restrooms. The time is steadily approaching, my friends, and in a short period of time we will be walking across the stage and getting our diplomas, for no longer is this time a myth, but a majestic beast just staring us down, and this time of glory and recognition almost upon us is graduation.
As the winter break has come to a close, and the second semester has begun, it has now become apparent that in a matter of months that us seniors will be graduating. Many of us have already received our acceptance letters from the chosen colleges we`ve applied to, or chosen what we want to do with our lives. To many of us the rest of the school year seems like a waste, and that mindset is a little thing known as senioritis.
Senioritis has been around for as long as high school has existed, and has plagued us seniors for the same amount of time. We will all feel it, just at different times. From me to you here’s a tip: don’t give up completely or that word of graduation will not happen, and you will be one of those people who will get your diploma behind closed doors. Walking is a privilege, and our school does not take that lightly. We have been waiting for the day we can walk across and get our diploma since the first day of kindergarten. So hold fast seniors, and keep on persevering.
YOU CAN DO THIS
Turkey Burger Teacher Time: Brendhan Haynes Edition
Produced By: J&B Subpar Records
Written By: Turkey Burgers
He has a beard because he does not know how to shave,
Can find him at OSU games doing the wave.
From Ohio but he went to college in Kentucky,
When he has a kid he is naming it Bucky.
Went to Centre where he learned to teach,
His favorite kind of fruit is the peach.
He is about six feet tall,
His favorite sport is football.
His favorite store at the mall is Sears,
When his basement flooded he had some tears.
Nobody knows why he thinks he is so cool,
No dumb questions is his number one rule.
He has Mr. Turner across the hall,
Walking between their classes is never dull.
Worked at Lloyd for a bunch of years,
He looks way older than the rest of his peers.
Tries to convince people he fought in Nam,
If he had a truck he would buy a Ram.
Drives a Prius but don’t diss it,
When he’s working the basketball games he won’t give you a ticket.
Overall I guess he is an alright guy,
When he is in the mood he even wears a tie.
Written By: Turkey Burgers
He has a beard because he does not know how to shave,
Can find him at OSU games doing the wave.
From Ohio but he went to college in Kentucky,
When he has a kid he is naming it Bucky.
Went to Centre where he learned to teach,
His favorite kind of fruit is the peach.
He is about six feet tall,
His favorite sport is football.
His favorite store at the mall is Sears,
When his basement flooded he had some tears.
Nobody knows why he thinks he is so cool,
No dumb questions is his number one rule.
He has Mr. Turner across the hall,
Walking between their classes is never dull.
Worked at Lloyd for a bunch of years,
He looks way older than the rest of his peers.
Tries to convince people he fought in Nam,
If he had a truck he would buy a Ram.
Drives a Prius but don’t diss it,
When he’s working the basketball games he won’t give you a ticket.
Overall I guess he is an alright guy,
When he is in the mood he even wears a tie.
Tuesday, January 6, 2015
What to do over winter break..
By: Sarah Barron
Everyone has their own traditions. Below is a list of what others do over break. Make sure to make the best out of your get away. Enjoy the time off Lloyd! :)
Myself (Sarah Barron): Drink some hot chocolate and watch Christmas movies.
Habsa Dia: Stay inside and stay warm
Isabella Cross: Get some sleep
Mrs. Albrinck: skiing at Perfect North at least once and lay around with her kids.
Mrs. Pleiman: stay in pajamas all day, eat junk food, (sometimes shell forget to brush her teeth.) watch movies with her kids, her kids call New year’s Eve “Pots and Pans day” because they bang pots and pans.
Addison: orienteering
Ginny: bakes cookies and makes a ginger bread house
Jennifer: works
Trevor: hang out with friends and family
Everyone has their own traditions. Below is a list of what others do over break. Make sure to make the best out of your get away. Enjoy the time off Lloyd! :)
Myself (Sarah Barron): Drink some hot chocolate and watch Christmas movies.
Habsa Dia: Stay inside and stay warm
Isabella Cross: Get some sleep
Mrs. Albrinck: skiing at Perfect North at least once and lay around with her kids.
Mrs. Pleiman: stay in pajamas all day, eat junk food, (sometimes shell forget to brush her teeth.) watch movies with her kids, her kids call New year’s Eve “Pots and Pans day” because they bang pots and pans.
Addison: orienteering
Ginny: bakes cookies and makes a ginger bread house
Jennifer: works
Trevor: hang out with friends and family
Santa in Different Countries
By: Haley Harper
Some people may think the way Santa looks differs from country to country, but in fact most share the common description of rosy cheeks, a long white beard, and a big stomach. In comparison, ethnicities had their own celebrations and names of Santa but all are still alike.
For example, in Russia Santa is called Ded Moroz or Grandfather Frost. In Russia, Christmas is celebrated on January 7th and only few Christians celebrate on the usual 25th. The Orthodox Church celebrates Advent, so their Christmas is 40 days long. Some will fast on Christmas Eve until the first star appears in the sky; some Orthodox Russians don’t eat meat or fish during the Christmas Eve meal. On New Year’s is when “Father Frost” brings presents to the children and is accompanied by his granddaughter. On New Year’s Eve, children make a circle around the tree and sing to Ded Moroz.
In Italy Santa is called Babbo Natale or Father Christmas. The main day for giving presents in on January 6th. Presents are brought by La Befana, who comes during the night to fill stockings. Like in Russia, there is a meatless dinner is eaten by families then a midnight mass. Bonfires are often held in the center of town in southern parts of Italy. Christmas lights and decorations go up as early as late November and are becoming more and more popular.
Christmas is a special times of the year, and many countries have made their own special to their culture and ethnicity. America has their own distinct way of celebrating it, and it couldn’t be anyone else’s but our own!
Some people may think the way Santa looks differs from country to country, but in fact most share the common description of rosy cheeks, a long white beard, and a big stomach. In comparison, ethnicities had their own celebrations and names of Santa but all are still alike.
For example, in Russia Santa is called Ded Moroz or Grandfather Frost. In Russia, Christmas is celebrated on January 7th and only few Christians celebrate on the usual 25th. The Orthodox Church celebrates Advent, so their Christmas is 40 days long. Some will fast on Christmas Eve until the first star appears in the sky; some Orthodox Russians don’t eat meat or fish during the Christmas Eve meal. On New Year’s is when “Father Frost” brings presents to the children and is accompanied by his granddaughter. On New Year’s Eve, children make a circle around the tree and sing to Ded Moroz.
In Italy Santa is called Babbo Natale or Father Christmas. The main day for giving presents in on January 6th. Presents are brought by La Befana, who comes during the night to fill stockings. Like in Russia, there is a meatless dinner is eaten by families then a midnight mass. Bonfires are often held in the center of town in southern parts of Italy. Christmas lights and decorations go up as early as late November and are becoming more and more popular.
Christmas is a special times of the year, and many countries have made their own special to their culture and ethnicity. America has their own distinct way of celebrating it, and it couldn’t be anyone else’s but our own!
Which Show was Your Favorite?
By: Haley Harper
A. Looney Toons
B. Zaboomafoo
C. Rugrats
D. Big Comfy Couch
E. Catdog
F. Teletubbies
A. Looney Toons
B. Zaboomafoo
C. Rugrats
D. Big Comfy Couch
E. Catdog
F. Teletubbies
How to Be a Hero
By Lauren Trevor
There comes a time when one must set aside the meaningless trivialities of life and get down to the really, important matters. Like, world-is-going-to-end, matters. That’s right, it’s time to talk about KitKats. Or more specifically, the correct way to handle and consume them.
Step one: Remove the wrapper. Please. This is the most important part.
Step two: (Pay attention! This is where many screw up!) Carefully break one of the pieces off and eat it. WARNING: DO NOT JUST BITE INTO ALL OF THEM. THIS IS DANGEROUS AND COULD RESULT IN BODILY HARM AND/OR WORLD DESTRUCTION/END TO ALL HUMANITY AS WE KNOW IT. (Refer to figure one on what NOT to do.)
Step three: Repeat step two as necessary.
Step four: Congratulate your accomplishment with a Snickers.
There comes a time when one must set aside the meaningless trivialities of life and get down to the really, important matters. Like, world-is-going-to-end, matters. That’s right, it’s time to talk about KitKats. Or more specifically, the correct way to handle and consume them.
Step one: Remove the wrapper. Please. This is the most important part.
Step two: (Pay attention! This is where many screw up!) Carefully break one of the pieces off and eat it. WARNING: DO NOT JUST BITE INTO ALL OF THEM. THIS IS DANGEROUS AND COULD RESULT IN BODILY HARM AND/OR WORLD DESTRUCTION/END TO ALL HUMANITY AS WE KNOW IT. (Refer to figure one on what NOT to do.)
Step three: Repeat step two as necessary.
Step four: Congratulate your accomplishment with a Snickers.
BOYS BASKETBALL IS BACK!!!
BY: Brent Christiansen
The fall sports` season has come to an end and that means the boys are back to playing the good ole’ game we all love. The boys are ready to have a successful year and have been working on their jump shots, alley-oops, and no look passes. This year the varsity team, unlike last year, has supporting members of Sophomore, Junior and Senior grade levels.
The small but strong senior class is headlined by returning role players and starters alike, all with varsity experience, in Forward/Center Hayden Molitor, Forward/Center Sergio Guttierez, Combo Guard Mike Dunn, Shooting Guard DJ Wright and Shooting Guard James “Money” Viox. This is five more seniors than the team had last year and all are ready to go out with a bang.
The junior class this year, strengthened by Boone County transfer Point Guard Blake Donovan, and their large amount of varsity experience as sophomores, is ready to help the team propel past the competition this season. Along with Donovan, the junior class is boasting the talents of Forward Amadou Yero, and Forward Andrew Kemen. The Junior class has shown streaks of leadership and great talent thus far in the year and are ready to take the team to the next level.
Another large part of the team this year is the very talented sophomore class, with two players starting for the team this year, as well as leading the team in points, are forward Sterling Hamilton, and the returning starter and leading scorer as a freshman last year, point guard Lashunn Townsend, ready to continue his quest for a 1000 point career. Finishing up the sophomore class is guard Derek Cipollone, big man Elijah Jouett, and forward Jonathan Santana.
Along with these remarkable players, Lloyd also has one of the most talented managerial staffs in NKY with Junior Dixie Transfer Davonte Williams and Holy Cross transfer Devan McClendon (both were denied eligibility by the state this season) and myself, Brent Christiansen (season ending shoulder surgery).
The Juggs have started out the season with a below average 1-5 record, but are starting to really come together as a team. In their next two games the Juggernauts with face the Villa Hills Blue Lightning and the Grant County Braves, hoping to pull out big victories before going into the Lloyd-hosted invitational Christmas tournament happening over the break.
Everybody get out to the games and support your Juggs!!!!
The fall sports` season has come to an end and that means the boys are back to playing the good ole’ game we all love. The boys are ready to have a successful year and have been working on their jump shots, alley-oops, and no look passes. This year the varsity team, unlike last year, has supporting members of Sophomore, Junior and Senior grade levels.
The small but strong senior class is headlined by returning role players and starters alike, all with varsity experience, in Forward/Center Hayden Molitor, Forward/Center Sergio Guttierez, Combo Guard Mike Dunn, Shooting Guard DJ Wright and Shooting Guard James “Money” Viox. This is five more seniors than the team had last year and all are ready to go out with a bang.
The junior class this year, strengthened by Boone County transfer Point Guard Blake Donovan, and their large amount of varsity experience as sophomores, is ready to help the team propel past the competition this season. Along with Donovan, the junior class is boasting the talents of Forward Amadou Yero, and Forward Andrew Kemen. The Junior class has shown streaks of leadership and great talent thus far in the year and are ready to take the team to the next level.
Another large part of the team this year is the very talented sophomore class, with two players starting for the team this year, as well as leading the team in points, are forward Sterling Hamilton, and the returning starter and leading scorer as a freshman last year, point guard Lashunn Townsend, ready to continue his quest for a 1000 point career. Finishing up the sophomore class is guard Derek Cipollone, big man Elijah Jouett, and forward Jonathan Santana.
Along with these remarkable players, Lloyd also has one of the most talented managerial staffs in NKY with Junior Dixie Transfer Davonte Williams and Holy Cross transfer Devan McClendon (both were denied eligibility by the state this season) and myself, Brent Christiansen (season ending shoulder surgery).
The Juggs have started out the season with a below average 1-5 record, but are starting to really come together as a team. In their next two games the Juggernauts with face the Villa Hills Blue Lightning and the Grant County Braves, hoping to pull out big victories before going into the Lloyd-hosted invitational Christmas tournament happening over the break.
Everybody get out to the games and support your Juggs!!!!
Day in the Life of a Pizza Technician
By: Alex Mahoney
Working in food is something that everyone needs to experience at one time or another so that they can completely comprehend what is going on in the back. I hope that everyone does, but this is something to do with Pizza, one of our cultures favorite types of food.
Making a pizza is probably one of the most complicated things you can do in your life. You have to first stretch out dough that doesn’t want to be, and then you have to roll it so that there won’t be any bubbles in the pizza, probably the hardest part. After you get through that you sauce it up and spread it evenly, which leads into cheesing the pizza and the toppings, then it can go into the oven.
However, if you can’t handle a high level of stress then this is not for you. The pizza life is one only the select few can handle, so if you think you can I recommend you think long about such a choice.
The life of a Pizza Tech. is something very few can handle, be wise with your life choices. Pizza will rule your life or you won’t have any free time, that is what the pizza life is truly about.
Working in food is something that everyone needs to experience at one time or another so that they can completely comprehend what is going on in the back. I hope that everyone does, but this is something to do with Pizza, one of our cultures favorite types of food.
Making a pizza is probably one of the most complicated things you can do in your life. You have to first stretch out dough that doesn’t want to be, and then you have to roll it so that there won’t be any bubbles in the pizza, probably the hardest part. After you get through that you sauce it up and spread it evenly, which leads into cheesing the pizza and the toppings, then it can go into the oven.
However, if you can’t handle a high level of stress then this is not for you. The pizza life is one only the select few can handle, so if you think you can I recommend you think long about such a choice.
The life of a Pizza Tech. is something very few can handle, be wise with your life choices. Pizza will rule your life or you won’t have any free time, that is what the pizza life is truly about.
Arnett Elementary, the Time of a Life
By: Alex Mahoney
During my time at Arnett I never thought that I would make it this far in my life, or be this ready for what has come out of high school, but here we all are in high school. We’re getting ready to go out to the real world thanks to everything that started in Arnett.
We all know that it was the best schools around; it might not have been the best equipped, but it was definitely the schools with the most pizazz.
Arnett had teachers that would go out of their way to help you no matter what, if you didn’t understand something they wouldn’t stop until they knew you had it. They would go the extra distance just to help students.
But of all the reasons I could say as to why it was the best there is one that stands above the rest. It was a place where everyone got to make friends and come together and start coming into their own. That is why Arnett is the best school around.
During my time at Arnett I never thought that I would make it this far in my life, or be this ready for what has come out of high school, but here we all are in high school. We’re getting ready to go out to the real world thanks to everything that started in Arnett.
We all know that it was the best schools around; it might not have been the best equipped, but it was definitely the schools with the most pizazz.
Arnett had teachers that would go out of their way to help you no matter what, if you didn’t understand something they wouldn’t stop until they knew you had it. They would go the extra distance just to help students.
But of all the reasons I could say as to why it was the best there is one that stands above the rest. It was a place where everyone got to make friends and come together and start coming into their own. That is why Arnett is the best school around.
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