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The Scribbler A St. Margaret Mary Catholic School Publication

2nd & 3rd Quarters Winter/Spring Edition May 22, 2017

7th

Graders Enjoy SMM Tradition of

BR Field Trip and Class Retreat

By: Bruce Trascher

Staff Writer

The 7th grade year is

not like the other years I have

had at St. Margaret Mary

School. It is a time to

remember all the fun times

and friendships that we have

made during our years at SMM. So far, the 7th grade retreat and field trip are

two to the best events of the year.

The 7th grade retreat is the most meaningful event. It is meant to grow

your faith towards God. We go to St. John of the Cross Church in Lacombe

for a day retreat. Along with our teachers and the retreat team, we watch

some skits and discuss how to follow Christ in our lives. There is also time

for adoration, prayer and mass.


The 7th grade field trip is the most fun. We took a bus ride to Baton

Rouge. First, we went to the Louisiana Museum which had many things that

represented out Louisiana culture. Next, we went on a tour of the USS Kidd,

a destroyer during WWII, which I thought was the best part of the day.

Finally, we went to the LSU campus to eat lunch and go to the book store.

I think these two events were meant

to help our friendship, faith, and knowledge

grow.

President Trump Takes the Oath of Office By: Adam Roy,

Staff Writer

On Friday, January 20, 2017,

Donald John Trump became the 45th

president of the United States of

America. In his inauguration speech

President Trump said, “I will fight for you with every breath in my body; and I will

never, ever, let you down.” He also made a comment that reflected his views on

the political establishment in Washington. He said, “We will no longer accept

politicians who are all talk and no action, constantly complaining, but never doing

anything about it. The time for empty talk is over. Now arrives the hour of action.

Do not allow anyone to tell you that it cannot be done.” President Trump has been

criticized for having a pretty grim view of life in the United States. He is quoted as

saying, “We live in a country where mothers and children are trapped in poverty in

our inner cities. This American carnage stops right here and stops right now.”

Many people have high faith in our new president, while others are a little unsure,

only time will tell.


Prior to the Inauguration Mrs. Rhodes gave her Social Studies students a chance

to tell us what they would do if elected president, here are a few of the

response:

“ I would get rid of abortion.” Keara Harbin “I would stop world racism.” Shelby Fontenot

“I would make everyone be kind and respectful to one another.” Sarah Langevin

“ I would end abortion and planned parenthood.” Michael Kingsbery

4th Graders share their ideas on “What Makes a Good President”

A good president needs to be resposible. He/she needs to have patience too.

A prseident should be organized too. He must do many thinsg and care for

others. By: Abbey Caruso

One thing that makes a good presidnet is he has to be fair. He shodul also try to

be nice. He shodul make better laws. By: Luke Anticich

He has to have courage and strength. He has to be a God like person. He has

to respect God and Jesus. He has to be kind. By: Cole Monnier

A good president needs to be a kind person. He has to have the ability to make

the USA great. He has to believe in what he can do for us. He should be loyal to

our country. By: Sterling Torroll

6th & 7th Graders Compete in the Annual Science Fair

Several Advance to Regional Competion at SLU

By: Bruce Trascher,

Staff Writer

Science Fair is a great experience for our 6th and 7th grade

students. It gives the students a taste for what it would be like if you

were a scientist, who has to create and carry out your own science


experiment. It allows them to learn about science outside the

classroom.

The Science Fair is hosted by none other than our 6th and 7th

grade science teacher, Mrs. Becker. Students are able to choose

their science experiment with Mrs. Becker’s approval. The students

write a paper and do a physical project board with the report.

Some students choose to work with a partner.

For the last two years I have worked with a partner. I found that

it was easier to work with a partner. And both times we won a

ribbon. The 5th grade religion fair is fun, but the science fair is a much

bigger resposibility, but fun too. This year my partner, Jessie Keen

and myslef went to compete at the State Regional Science Fair at

Southeastern University because we won a first place ribbon at our

school science fair.

Going to regional science fair competition was breathtaking.

Not only do you get to meet and look at the projects from other kids

from schools in our region, but you get to explore the arena where

the science fair is held. Jessie and I had time to explore the college

campus, get soemthing to eat, and visit the bookstore. We may not

have won on the regional level, but we tried our best and did a

good job. And our parents were so proud of us, we all went to Dairy

Queen when it ended.

6th and 7th Grade Science Fair Winners:

Red Ribbon Winners: Hannah Mottram,

Richard Tonry & Robbie Worchel, Georgia

Cox & McAllister Wadleigh, Spencer

Woodruff, Joshua Berault, Brandon Hardy,

Brenna Becker, Abby Hall & Madyson

Mitchell, Anthony Wootan, Abigail Curl


Blue Ribbon Winners: (These winners

represented our school at the regional

science fair.)

Nicolas Kapusta & Matthew Pons,

Katheryn Mayeaux, Nadia Anticich &

Hailey Ziegel, Grace Green, Grayson

Lessard, Alex Nguyen & Dylan Nguyen,

Caleb Keister, Madison Warren & Julie

Faciance, Sarah Langevin, Bruce

Trascher & Jessie Keen

Grayson Lessard placed at the

regional competion and went on to represent SMM at the state

science fair where he placed fifth. Outstanding job Grayson!

SMM Advanced Band is Proud of Our Own,

Marshall Thompson Named to District Honor Band

By: Marshall Thompson, Staff Writer

My name is Marshall Thompson, and I am a 7th grader at SMM. I play the alto saxophone in our school band. Mr. Smith, our new band director, is part of the Louisiana Music Educators Association (LMEA). He told me about the District Honor Band auditions and gave me some scales and etudes to practice. A scale is a series of notes going up and down an octave, starting and ending on the same note. An etude is a short song that stresses a musical aspect, such as speed or volume. The LMEA holds yearly auditions and concerts for students from fourth grade through high school. I tried out for the junior high band on December 10th at Fontainebleau Jr. High in Mandeville.


I was nervous. There were lots of kids from all over the Northshore and the rest of District IX. I checked in for my audition and warmed up amongst many other musicians. Some were playing instruments that I had never seen before, like the oboe and bass clarinet. When my audition time came around, I went into a classroom in which a judge sat behind a sheet. I played my scales and etudes, along with a piece of music I had never seen before. When I checked the website the next day for the results, I saw my name listed under the Alto Saxophone Section. I was excited and relived. I was honored at our SMM school mass the next week and began looking forward to our practices, which were to be held at Southeastern Louisiana University.

Finally, January 19th rolled around and I arrived at the first practice. I had never met anyone there, and I was nervous. However, I think I fit right in. Our band director turned out to be lively, vigorous man. He, along with the three other alto saxes, helped me to practice the songs we had to play and to perfect them in time for the concert. Our director helped take the pressure off us and kept us in a light mood.

The day of the concert I received a plaque with my name on it and a t-shirt with all the band members’ names on it. For the concert we played five selections: Whirling Novenas, Devil with a Blue Dress, Peace, Snakebite, and Above the World. I think all of us played exceptionally well. All of the songs sounded amazing and our director was very proud of us. I am so glad I was there to represent St. Margaret Mary School.

Marshall Thompson has been playing the alto sax in the SMM band since 4th grade. He plans to continue his music as a member of the Pope John Paul High School Band, when he enters for 8th grade. We wish him the best of luck and are very proud of him.


Annual Scripps Spelling Bee is a Real Test for Students

By: Andrew Bywater

Staff Writer

On January 26, 2017, fourteen spellers, from 5th, 6th and 7th grades,

competed against each other in the annual Scripps Spelling Bee held at St.

Margaret Mary. Each contestant was called upon to spell a word out loud. If

you misspelled the word, you were eliminated from the competition. As each

round progressed more and more students were eliminated. The completion

became very intense and exciting. Finally Peyton Landry, 5th grader was

eliminated, he would take third place. It was down to me and Marshall

Thompson, my fellow 7th grader. And I came out victorious. Let’s see how

you would do. Can you correctly spell miscellaneous, pterodactyl, or

equestrian? I did.

Spelling Bee Participants: Joshua Berault, Andrew Bywater, Carson Cockrell,

Vince Enright, Lauren Gillio, Major Gorgone, Sarah Homburg, Jessie Keen,

Peyton Landry, Francesca-Rose Mayeux, Thuy An Nguyen, Allison Rice,

Marshall Thompson

Representing SMM at the

Regional Spelling Bee was

Andrew Bywater, Carson

Cockrell, Jessie Keen, Peyton

Landry, Francesca-Rose

Mayeux, Marshall Thompson


People You Meet During the Christmas Holiday

By: Jessie Keen

Staff Writer

Every year several family members come to visit my family over

the Christmas break. Sometimes my cousins bring boyfriends. One year,

one of my cousins got married and the Keen Family traveled to Phoenix

for the wedding. Another cousin brought her boyfriend who is in officer

training school for the US Army. This Christmas, my aunt and uncle,

along with my cousin brought a special guest. Her name was Catherine

and she was visiting from Ireland. She was very nice and I really liked

her accent.

I interviewed her about her childhood in Ireland during WWII. She

told me that during the war they had to ration food. Her Dad was a

civil engineer. He could only use their car for work because of gas

rationing. Cars were only driven for necessity – not even for driving to

school. She told me they also rationed coal, which was used to heat their

homes. She said they would collect turf from the bogs and burn that for

heat. She told me she had never seen a banana until she was 7 years old.

Because of WW II they did not get fresh fruit like bananas in Ireland till

the war ended.

I enjoy every Christmas break with family and friends who visit. I

also find it interesting to meet new people; and s0metimes they are part

of your own family. I had fun with my new friend Catherine this break.


Sporting News

Boys Junior Varsity Basketball Wins

CSAL CHAMPIONSHIP

Team Members: Nicholas Buckley, Gabe

Brewer, Carson Cockrell, DJ Fowler, Major

Gorgone, Trey Higgins, Konnor Milligan,

Jacob Mire, Sam Pennier, Jake Rogillio,

Joseph Tonglet, Andrew Vollenweider.

Varsity Basketball Teams

Hit the Hardwood

Boys Team Members: Mason Appleton, Tanner Arnold, Andrew Bywater, Hayden Duarte, Kyle Ferraris, Trent Hoogacker, Lincoln Oertling, Timmy Owens, Shawn Riviere, Marshall Thompson, Spencer Woodruff Girls Team Members: Brenna Becker, Jayci Burgess, Jansyn Burgess, Arianna Caruso, Kameron Dixon, Savanna Dyer, Samantha Harkins, Shannon Landry, Brooke LeBreton, Mallory Mistretta, Mallory Norton, Jessica Runnels, Emma St.Cyr

SMM Soccer Go for the Goal

Boys Team Members: Nicholas Barone, Andrew Besh, Vince Enright, Deric French,

Nicholas Kapusta, Caleb Keister, Konner Milligan, Jacob Mire, Alex Nguyen, Dylan Nguyen, Dylan Nguyen, Matthew Nguyen, Jonathan Noda, Henley Oertling, Lincoln Oertling, Matthew Pons, Liam Richert,Shawn Riviere, Caleb Smith, Patrick Tonry, Richard Tonry Girls Team Members: Baylor Bounds, Jansen Burgess, Jayci Burgess, Caroline Cox, Georgia Cox, Emily Gautreaux, Grace Green, Mackenzie Green, Sarah Homburg, Samanth Perque, Allison Rice, Madeline Smail, Katelyn Smith, Hailee Spadoni, McAllister Wadleigh, Emily Wheat

Coach Matt wished to thank all the SMM Student Athletes that contributed to the success of the basketball and soccer teams this year. He looks forward to the future success as team members improve in the skills.


Spotlight on SMM Clubs and Activities

SMM Choir Brings a Joyful Noise On to the Lord

Feature Writer: Zachary Osborn

From the warm ups, to the performances at mass

the SMM Choir is extremely talented. Open to

students in grades fourth through seventh the choir

is filled with beautiful voices. When asked about

her favorite thing about choir Isabella said “It’s

being with my friends.” This was a very popular

answer among many choir members. Our choir is

under the direction of Mrs. Tiffany Brewer. We practice once a week. We perform at

school masses and on special occasions like the Veterans Day program. When I think

of choir, I think of it as a means to praise God and bring people closer to Christ.

We are made for Service

Sr. Elizabeth Hebert and her Mission/Service Club, made up of about thirty 5th,

6th and 7th graders meet every other Wednesday morning at 7:30 am. There they

discuss and act upon ways to make our world a better place. The club has just recently

finished a project where they collected toothbrushes for the group Dos Amigos, a

mission group to Belize. With the help of our very generous student body they collected

3,100 toothbrushes. Currently they are working on behalf of Catholic Relief Services in

collecting loose change in “rice bowls” sent home with our SMM Students. They

watched videos to help them learn how the money is put to good use to educate and

help improve the way of life of those in under developed countries. But the real thing

these students are learning is how to spread the love of Jesus. Through prayer and

actions these students put into practice some of the Corporal and Spiritual Works of

Mercy, something we are all called to do as Christ’s disciples.


A December Prayer By: Samantha Harkins

Dear God up in Heaven, please protect me this winter season. Help me to grow in your love and to help prepare me for

this advent season and for the birth of Jesus Christ. Give us the courage to love and protect others for today and more. Thank you for all of your

gifts for this winter. Amen.

“ The Scribbler” Staff

Andrew Bywater Jessie Keen Bruce Trascher Adam Roy Marshall Thompson

Editor: Mrs. Pichon

Editors Note:

I wish to apologize for the delay in publishing this issue of the Scribbler.

Unfortunately due to personal health issues, I was absent from school more

often than I would have liked. This resulted in this issue going to press so

late. I do hope you enjoyed the articles the boy’s worked so hard to write, in

spite of the poor timing. Be on the lookout for one last special end of year

issue to be published soon.

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