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The Meddlesome Notre Dame Academy 1073 Main Street Hingham, MA 02043 April First A n a t o m y A t h r ou g h Z w i t h M r s . M u l l e r next page next page NDA is the first high school to receive the blessing to go ahead with Nuclear Regulatory Commision[NRC] aſter passing all parameters and variances according to State, National and International regulations. Mr. Rick Kates, Physics Department is very excited about this process. “An interdisciplinary NDA science faculty group decided to study the future of nuclear power because of a belief that this technology is an important option for the United States and the world to meet future energy needs without emitting carbon dioxide and other atmospheric pollutants. Other options include increased efficiency, renewables, and carbon sequestration, and all may be needed for a successful greenhouse gas management strategy. is study, addressed to government, industry, Pam Kablam, a junior here at NDA, is a frequent visitor to the Caribbean Bronze Tanning Salon just down the road. Everyday aſter school she would go to soccer practice then head over to the salon for her daily dose of tanning rays. Day aſter day she lay in that tanning bed to emerge with a golden bronze crisp. Recently Pam got the surprise of her life when she noticed a strange tingling sensation in the middle of her forehead aſter scoring a soccer goal. Upon closer inspection, Pam’s coach noticed the faintest imprint of a Cougar paw burned into the area just above her eyebrows. While everyone was concerned, Pam continued her routine of school, soccer and tanning, and the Cougar paw imprint became NDA Receives Go Ahead for Nuclear Power Plant By Thom S Hunter and academic leaders, discusses the interrelated technical, economic, environmental, and political challenges facing a significant increase in global nuclear power utilization over the next half century and what might be done to overcome those challenges” stated Kates. “e nuclear option should be retained precisely because it is an important carbon-free source of power.” “Fossil fuel-based electricity is projected to account for more than 40% of global greenhouse gas emissions by 2020,” said Kates. “In the U.S. 90% of the carbon emissions from electricity generation come from coal-fired generation, even though this accounts for only 52% of the electricity produced. Taking nuclear power off the table as a viable alternative will prevent the global community from achieving long-term gains in the control of carbon dioxide emissions.” A CONFUSED FAN By Lawrence Nightengale Mrs. Muller has recently recorded a CD of songs entitled “Anatomy A through Z”. In it she plays the guitar and sings a collection of songs she wrote, including “A is for the Aponeurosis of the Tensor Fasciae Latae”, “S is for the Sternocleidomastoid”, and “Z is for the Zygomatic Process of the Temporal Bone”. Science Teacher Possible Nomination for Grammy more distinct with three faint letters underneath. Whenever she scored a goal, the imprint became extremely pronounced, fading as the post-goal minutes ticked by. Pam’s concerned mother brought her to the hospital where the emergency room physician ordered test aſter test to determine the cause of this strange imprint on Pam’s head. An extensive medical history was taken and it was determined that her “branding” mark was due to her daily exposure to the UV lights at the tanning salon, causing a rapid and rare genetic mutation affecting the cells of the skin on her face. e shape of the malformation appeared to reveal her complete dedication to her high school sports program. Never before had the medical team seen such a condition manifesting itself in the form of the famous NDA mascot, the Cougar. Pam’s mother took this as a teaching opportunity and scheduled plastic surgery to remove the deformed cells, and her doctor says that as long as she stays out of the tanning bed, the imprint of the Cougar paw on her forehead would not return. Pam declined to comment. You may be disappointed if you were planning to vote in the general election in November. Even though you may have already registered to vote in the presidential election this year, you may not be old enough if you are not 21. Republicans in the U. S. House of Representatives have proposed legislation which would increase the voting age for young people. Aſter the Vietnam War, the voting age was lowered to 18 without much opposition to accommodate the notion that “if you are old enough to fight, you are old enough to vote.” Now, since the mid-term elections which were held YOU MAY BE DISAPPOINTED two years ago, Republicans have a majority of the votes in the Congress; and they feel it is time to change the voting age requirement back to 21. When the Republican leaders in the House were interviewed and asked for their reasons for the change, the most frequent one given was that it was part of their election strategy. ey recognize that young people voted for President Obama in the last election and are afraid they will do it again. By raising the age to 21, 18 to 20 year olds would be disenfranchised. ese are real “toe tappers” and rumor has it a Grammy nomination is eminent, so don’t miss the chance to purchase these recordings! You can order a copy of the CD online from Barnes and Noble, or pick one up in their store, for only $9.99. is is a must have for students who will be taking Honors Anatomy next year! By Ms. Holly Wood ‘friend to the stars’ By Bea Dotts
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Anatomy A through Z
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NDA is the first high school to receive the blessing to go ahead with Nuclear Regulatory Commision[NRC] after passing all parameters and variances according to State, National and International regulations. Mr. Rick Kates, Physics Department is very excited about this process. “An interdiscipl inar y NDA science faculty group decided to study the future of nuclear power because of a belief that this technology is an important option for the United States and the world to meet future energy needs without emitting carbon dioxide and other atmospheric pollutants. Other options include increased efficiency, renewables, and carbon sequestration, and all may be needed for a successful greenhouse gas management strategy. This study, addressed to government, industry,
Pam Kablam, a junior here at NDA, is a frequent visitor to the Caribbean Bronze Tanning Salon just down the road. Everyday after school she would go to soccer practice then head over to the salon for her daily dose of tanning rays. Day after day she lay in that tanning bed to emerge with a golden bronze crisp.
Recently Pam got the surprise of her life when she noticed a strange tingling sensation in the middle of her forehead after scoring a soccer goal. Upon closer inspection, Pam’s coach noticed the faintest imprint of a Cougar paw burned into the area just above her eyebrows. While everyone was concerned, Pam continued her routine of school, soccer and tanning, and the Cougar paw imprint became
NDA Receives Go Ahead
for Nuclear Power PlantBy Thom S Hunter
and academic leaders, discusses the interrelated technical, economic, environmental, and political challenges facing a significant increase in global nuclear power utilization over the next half century and what might be done to overcome those challenges” stated Kates. “The nuclear option
should be retained precisely because it is an important carbon-free source of power.” “Fossil fuel-based electricity is projected to account for more than 40% of global greenhouse gas emissions by 2020,” said Kates. “In the U.S. 90% of the carbon emissions from electricity generation come from coal-fired generation,
even though this accounts for only 52% of the electricity produced. Taking nuclear power off the table as a viable alternative will prevent the global community from achieving long-term gains in the control of carbon dioxide emissions.”
A CONFUSED FANBy Lawrence Nightengale
Mrs. Muller has recently recorded a CD of songs entitled “Anatomy A through Z”. In it she plays the guitar and sings a collection of songs she wrote, including “A is for the Aponeurosis of the Tensor Fasciae Latae”, “S is for the Sternocleidomastoid”, and “Z is for the Zygomatic Process of the Temporal Bone”.
Science Teacher Possible Nomination for Grammy
more distinct with three faint letters underneath. Whenever she scored a goal, the imprint became extremely pronounced, fading as the post-goal minutes ticked by.
Pam’s concerned mother brought her to the hospital where the emergency room physician ordered test after test to determine the cause of this strange imprint on Pam’s head. An extensive medical history was taken and it was determined that her “branding” mark was due to her daily exposure to the UV lights at the tanning salon, causing a rapid and rare genetic mutation affecting the cells of the skin on her face. The shape of the malformation appeared to reveal her complete dedication to her high school sports program. Never before had the medical team seen such a condition manifesting itself in the form of the famous NDA mascot, the Cougar.
Pam’s mother took this as a teaching opportunity and scheduled plastic surgery to remove the deformed cells, and her doctor says that as long as she stays out of the tanning bed, the imprint of the Cougar paw on her forehead would not return. Pam declined to comment.
You may be disappointed if you were planning to vote in the general election in November. Even though you may have already registered to vote in the presidential election this year, you may not be old enough if you are not 21. Republicans in the U. S. House of Representatives have proposed legislation which would increase the voting age for young people. After the Vietnam War, the voting age was lowered to 18 without much opposition to accommodate the notion that “if you are old enough to fight, you are old enough to vote.” Now, since the mid-term elections which were held
YOU MAY BE DISAPPOINTED
two years ago, Republicans have a majority of the votes in the Congress; and they feel it is time to change the voting age requirement back to 21.
When the Republican leaders in the House were interviewed and asked for their reasons for the change, the most frequent one given was that it was part of their election strategy. They recognize that young people voted for President Obama in the last election and are afraid they will do it again. By raising the age to 21, 18 to 20 year olds would be disenfranchised.
These are real “toe tappers”
and rumor has it a Grammy nomination
is eminent, so don’t miss the chance to purchase these recordings! You can order a copy of the CD online from Barnes and Noble, or pick one up in their store, for only $9.99. This is a must have for students who will be taking Honors Anatomy next year!
By Ms. Holly Wood‘friend to the stars’
By Bea Dotts
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This summer, ten baby heifers and six toddler llamas will be arriving at NDA from Mexico en route to China. These animals need homes for the summer while they grow strong enough for their lengthy journey taking place next fall. Please help us provide a healthy, happy, safe stopover for these baby emissaries.
There is no expense attached to this initiative since our very own Nexdine food service will be providing the feed. All that is required from you is a green, grassy, fenced yard. Avoid mowing this summer and let the animals do it for you. As an added bonus, heifers and llamas are prolific dung providers. This natural by product will add generous amounts of organic matter to your garden soil. Your harvest will be extraordinary.
Heifer International and Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur Go International
By Gilda LillyAll this and the joy of seeing little ones thrive in your care and on your property. It is bound to be a magical experience for the whole family, as well as your entire neighborhood!
See me in the library for more information and sign up. We encourage one baby animal to a family but exceptions can be made if the environment will support the arrangement. Application deadline is April 2. All animals will arrive crated for easy transport. Please take note that the heifers and llamas will have already been given Chinese names so please ease the transition for them by always using the translated name stenciled on the crate. We all have a little farmer in us, let’s let your inner farmer out this summer!
I read these words in the Wall Street Journal not long ago and they really made me stop to rub my eyes and re-evaluate the sentence. It was an article about a new automobile just coming off the assembly line in Detroit and the writer was hoping to garner some attention to this little four-wheeled speed demon. Mission accomplished!
Is that what it takes to get people to stop and read the written word? Should Medallion try this brand of wordplay to get YOUR attention? Well, lets give it a try!The end of the school year is thinker than you close it isThe food in the dining hall is thinker than you better it isAP Biology is heard-er than you’ve hard it isWearing a uniform is thinker than you easier it isSeniors will miss NDA-it’s realizer than you better it isGirlfriends are like sisters, they are thinker than you close they areHey, this is not easy…but if it got your attention, than I am all for it. Give it a try yourself!
“it’s Thinker Than You Fast It Is”
By Mrs. W. Smith
The temperature outside is 15 with a wind chill hovering around 5 degrees. The silent snow started falling at a fast clip a few hours ago and has piled up quickly. The 5:00 a.m. phone call should be arriving any minute, wait for it – wait for it!
What? It is not the sweet ring of the phone that is jarring me from a sound sleep it is the alarm letting me know that it is now 6:00 a.m. and time to get up for work! There must be some mistake; did I actually sleep through the call? I grab the phone and check for missed calls. Nothing! I run to the window and pull up the shade. My heart sinks as I look out over the green grass, purple crocus and clear, sun filled blue sky. As If I could not feel any worse, the chirping of a bird somewhere off in the distance brings me back to the harsh reality of “the winter that wasn’t”.
Slowly, but ever so surely, I realize it was all just a dream! There was no howling wind or huge drifts of snow making the roads impassable! The much anticipated “Snow Day” phone call is not happening, AGAIN! In the history of NDA, I don’t think there has ever been a year without at least one “snow day”.
“Snow Day”
Five of the best April Fools Day jokes, as detailed in The Museum of Hoaxes, located in San Diego.Taco Liberty Bell—On April 1, 1996, Taco Bell Corporation took out an ad in six major newspapers to say that it was buying the Liberty Bell and renaming it the Taco Liberty Bell. Hundreds of protesters called in to the National Historic Park in Philadelphia, and were only calmed when it was admitted to be a joke.
Nixon for President—On April 1, 1992, broadcast of NPR’s “Talk of the Nation” revealed that Richard Nixon was running for president again under a slogan that said, “I didn’t do anything wrong, and I won’t do it again.” Listeners to the show were shocked and outraged, but the host later revealed it was just a joke.
Metric Time—On April 1, 1975, Australia’s “This Day Tonight” news program said that the world would be converting to metric time, with 100 seconds to the minute, 100 minutes to the hour and 20-hour days.
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Wisconsin State Capital Collapses—On April 1, 1933, the “Madison-Capital Times” announced that the Wisconsin state capital building had been ruined by mysterious explosions that were attributed to build-ups of gas generated through verbose debate in the Senate and Assembly chambers. Many were fooled and angered by the trick.
The Comic Strip Switcheroo—On April 1, 1997, comic strip fans opened their newspapers to find that all the characters had been shuffled around and were popping up in alternate comics. A total of 46 comic strip writers banded together for the switch, which had Scott Adams of “Dilbert” taking over the “Family Circus,” and Jim Davis of “Garfield” taking over “Blondie” and making Garfield eat one of Dagwood’s sandwiches.
By J. Frost
