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By Keinijel Davis
If one of your goals is to attract
and maintain a meaningful rela-
tionship, work every day at falling
in love with yourself. Falling in
love with yourself starts with
knowing yourself and feeling joyful
in your daily life and about how
you spend your time. Respect and
honor your own beliefs and values
and uphold them with integrity.
Many people waste their time
crafting an identity that is not a
true reflection of who they are.
Falling in love with yourself re-
quires you to be truthful about and
proud of whom you really are.
1. Check Yourself Out.
If you look at yourself in the mirror each day and ad-
mire your own reflection, someone else will too. Your
style choices must be a reflection of what you like. Do
not try to be a carbon copy of someone in a fashion
magazine if you want to attract your soul mate. Re-
member that your outward appearance is intended to
please the man of your dreams, not other women. The
combination of wardrobe, makeup and accessories
should emphasize to the world that there is only one
you. Fall in love with the look you perfect and perfect
love will follow.
2. Mind Your Manners.
How you conduct yourself in
public is your greatest adver-
tisement. Every greeting is like
a billboard that tells the world
what to expect from you. If you
shrug and mumble when you
say hello, the world may think
you don't love yourself and
therefore, you must not be
worth loving. If you are pleas-
ant and well-mannered, excit-
ed when people give you good
news, are interested in what
others have to say and how they feel, you are project-
ing a much more attractive and likeable you.
3. Find Your Friends.
Being single doesn't mean you’re alone, does it? One
of the best parts of being single is having time to en-
joy your friendships. Spending time with close
friends, prepares you for a better friendship with your
current or future partner. A loveable, radiant person
doesn't look any particular way, but he or she would
never wallow in self-pity, depressed about being
"alone." After all, you're as alone as you feel.
Fall in Love with Yourself First!
American history to the general public. It is arguable that despite the opinions of several critics, Black History Month has several advantages, and to an extent, Woodson’s hopes were realized. During Black History Month, African American history is taught to thousands of students at the elementary, high school and university levels. African American history is an extremely important part of American history, and it is almost impossible to find an Ameri-can History textbook that does not include passages about black his-tory.
By: Keinijel Davis Black History Month is an observance of the history of the African in a number of countries outside of Africa. Since 1976, it is observed annually in the United States and Canada in February, while in the United Kingdom it is observed in October. In the U.S., Black History Month is also referred to as African-American History Month. Black History Month was begun as Negro History Week by historian Carter G. Woodson in 1926. His goal was to educate the
American people about African-American history, focusing on Afri-can Americans' cultural back-grounds and reputable achieve-ments. When Carter G. Woodson started Negro History Week, his purpose was for the history of Afri-can Americans to become consid-ered a more significant part of American history as a whole. Ac-cording to historian John Hope Franklin, Woodson “continued to express hope that Negro History Week would outlive its usefulness”. The purpose of Black History Month is to promote awareness of African
Huf fman H igh Schoo l
The History of Black History Month
Special points of
interest: February-Black Histo-
ry Month
Progress Reports– Feb.
10
AP Gov’t classes state
competition—Mock
Trial of “We the Peo-
ple”-Feb. 11
Valentines Day-2/14
Prof. Dev./No Stu-
dents—Feb. 17
Black History Pro-
gram—TBA
President’s Day/ No
School—Feb. 20
AP Classes visit Carver
High School-Feb. 24
AHSGE-Mar. 12-16
Spring Break-Mar. 16
-23
FBLA Dress for Suc-
cess-TBA
Volume 2, Issue 4 February 1, 2012
John C. Lyons, Principal
Quote of the Month:
"Sometimes, I feel
discriminated
against, but it does
not make me angry. It
merely astonishes me.
How can any deny
themselves the
pleasure of my
company? It’s beyond
me.”
~Zora Neale Hurston~
Black History
Facts
By Courtney Jones & Tiero Harris
Marian Anderson was the first African
American soloist in 1955 at the Metropolitan
Opera in NYC.
Harriet Tubman escaped slavery and led
hundreds of other slaves to freedom through
the Underground Railroad. She also became a
spy for the Union Army
William Christopher Handy became
known as the "Father of the Blues".
Phyllis Wheatley is known as the first
published African American poet.
Booker T. Washington was an African
American educator who believed in uplifting
yourself through education and economic
advancement.
Lewis H. Latimer was the only African
American member of Thomas A. Edison's
team of scientists. He helped pave the way in
the development of the electric light bulb.
Andrew J. Beard invented the rotary engine
on July 5, 1892.
Granville T. Woods invented the overhead
conducting system for the electric railway.
Guion S. Bluford, Jr. was the first African
American in space.
Frederick D. Gregory was the first African
American space shuttle commander.
Bernard A. Harris, Jr. was the first African
American to walk in space.
M
y black
is the
history
of my fa
mi-
ly. My
black is
the gre
atness
that ru
ns
though
my blood
.
-Jamarcu
s Willia
ms
MY BLACK IS…
My black is beautiful, with the eye of a
goddess, with a sparkle like a diamond.
-Laderrica Brock
My black is the history that made
me. My black let m
e do everything I
can do now.
-Ronnie Parham Jr.-
My Black is blessed and highly favored.
- Marcus Bradford
My black is beautiful, outspoken, and driven. My black
is confident and unique, willing to fly higher heights,
reaching goals that others say are unreachable
-Kerry Johnson
My black is freedom!
Living in the present from the past,
heart aches and pains that never seem to last.
My black is wise!
Now that there is education my future is in my
eyes.
My black is strong!
Strong enough to overcome being treated so
wrong.
–Tekeria Osborn
My
black
is li
berat
ing
and
has th
e co
urage
to d
efea
t
the
ster
eoty
pes.
My
black
is
motiv
ated
. My
black
is m
y
foundat
ion fo
r my
life.
–Dar
ius H
orn
My black is beautiful, out-spoken, and driven. My black is confident and unique, will-
ing to fly higher heights reach-ing goals that others say are
unreachable. –Kori Johnson
My black is sassy, unique,
beautiful and stylish. My
black is the way I move m
y
hips and the way I walk and
talk. My black is soulful. M
y
black collard greens and
cornbread with a little pork
chops, candied yams, dress-
ing, ham, chitterlings, and
some gizzards on the side.
My black is full of a variety of beautiful colors... –La’Nissi Brown
My black is the
history that
made me.
–Ronnie
My black is cocky,
many eyes lock me.
Perfectly imperfect,
difficult but worth it.
Born with beauty, and brains
New Year, same me,
Nothing changed.
Powerful with words to spare.
Beautiful black whispers
through the air.
My black is beautiful.
The glow of my skin
is like no other. M
y
black is my personali-
ty. My black is what
makes me who I am.
My black is me.
~Teariyonna Smith
My black is known,
You know I’m black by my
voice, or what some people
say tone.
I didn’t choose to be black,
but if
I did it would be my choice.
I love being black ‘cause when
I yell I have a powerful voice.
My name is Chad and my
black is me.
Someday I plan to make it to
the league like CP3.
~Chaderick Derson
My black is handsome
and laid-back. My
black is cool, calm,
collective, and proud.
My black has swag and
is free.
~Jaylan Brown
My black is proud,
untamed, and
great. My black
isn’t worried about
what other people
think.
~Prince Chaney
My b
lack is
gor-
geous and b
e-
yond beautif
ul.
My b
lack is
brown. M
y
black is
silly
and tall.
–Amber F
razier
Inspired by A Black Entertainment Television campaign
My
black
is pr
oud, u
ntamed,
and g
reat. M
y
black
doesn
't worr
y abou
t what
every
one th
inks.
-Princ
e Chan
ey
My black is classy, mature, smart, and beautiful. My black is bossy but intelli-gent. My black is mean at times,
when telling the
Black History Month:
Celebrate Your History
Ben Carson
and team separated infant boys
Luka and Joseph Banda. This
operation was especially difficult
because the boys were joined at
the tops of their heads, making
this the first time a surgery of this
type had been performed.
Barack Obama
is both the 44th U.S. President and the first African American Presi-
dent of the United States. The Obama family is the first African-
American Presidential Family.—Even their dog , Bo, is black.
Ralph Gilles
oversees Chrysler Studio 3, the
workshop that created the
Chrysler 300 sedan.
Mae Jemison
1992, became the first black
female astronaut.
Leandra Abbott start-
ed her journalism career as the
first black female on staff at
Cosmopolitan Magazine in 1967.
David Drummond
is a groundbreaking
African American who is
currently the Chief Legal
Executive of Google.
Dorothy Gilliam
is a trailblazing African
American journalist who was
the first full time black wom-
an reporter hired at the
Washington Post in 1961.
? (Insert your picture here.)
What would you like your
caption to read?
Let’s begin to do the work!
Zora Neal Hurston
worked her way through
Barnard College for an
anthropology degree to
become one of the most
prominent figures in African
American literature.
Debra Adams Simmons
was the first African Ameri-
can woman to head a top 25
newspaper, she is the only
editor to have held lofty
positions at both the Beacon
Journal and The Plain
Dealer, the two leading
papers in the region.
Wilberforce University
the nation's oldest private,
historically black university, was
named to honor the great 18th
century abolitionist,
William Wilberforce.
Ralph Bunche
became the first African American to
win a Nobel Peace Prize.
Misty Copeland
is the first African American female soloist for the
American Ballet Theatre in the last twenty years.
Fashion & Entertainment
Five Most Influential African Americans in Fashion
The first Black woman to
grace the covers of GQ and
the Sports Illustrated
‘Swimsuit’ issue in the
1990′s. She continues to
break barriers.
While the 40-year-old
model has inspired as
many bad headlines as
good, she’s still the most
influential Black model
in the game, 20 years
and running.
Andre Leon Talley has been
pulling the strings backstage at
the world’s most powerful
fashion magazine for decades.
Hardison became one of
the first Black models to
make an impact before
heading behind-the-
scenes as a model agent.
Tyra Banks Naomi Campbell André Leon Talley Bethann Hardison Robin Givhan
The Washington Post’s
fashion editor Robin
Givhan won a Pulitzer
Prize in 2006 for criti-
cism, the first time a
fashion writer has ever
walked away with the
esteemed award.
Fashion Do’s and Never Do’s
Blazers
Jean Jackets
Adidas
2012 Fashion Must-Haves 2012 Fashion Don’ts
Too much make-up
Multicolored Hair
Just Don’t
Advice Column
“Ask Vicki” Have a pressing issue you want help solving? Need advice? Look no further. The “Guidance Girls” of the Viking Voice
are here to help you. Just follow these simple steps to solve whatever crisis you may be facing.
1. Write out your question or dilemma.
2. submit it to the “Advice” box in the Huffman High School Media Center (at the service desk).
Questions are strictly anonymous and will be answered in the next issue. Remember, address each question with “Dear
Vicki:” You may ask questions pertaining to the following: School, Dating, Relationship Advice, Family, Work, or any
“Teen Issues” in general!
We look forward to solving all the world’s problems!
Q: Dear Vicki,
I really need some help, and I don’t know where to turn. I have been dating my boyfriend for three
months exactly. He is a really great guy, and we have agreed to take things slowly. Valentine’s Day
is coming up, and I know he is planning on doing something really special to show me how much
he loves me. I’m not sure what he is planning, but he told me to get ready for a special surprise.
This makes me very nervous. I am afraid he is going to expect something in return, and I am just
not ready to become physical with him. How can I give him something that shows how much I care
about him without compromising myself? I mean, I want to give him a present, but I am scared he
is expecting something more. Also, he is my first boyfriend and I have no idea what kind of present
I can get him. I am just so confused! Please advise!
Sincerely,
Confused
A: Dear Confused ,
The best thing to do is to sit down and have a serious heart to heart with your guy. It sounds like he has been understanding before, so
expect the best from him. If he is worth keeping around, then he will respect your feelings. Never let anyone pressure you into doing something you
are not ready for. If he is as great as he sounds, then he will understand. The most important thing is to stay true to yourself!
Movies
The Women in Black—Feb. 3
Kill List—Feb. 3
Safe House--Feb. 10
Return—Feb. 10
The Vow—Feb. 14
Cd’s Mario “Restoration”
Feb. 7
Melanie Fiona “The MF Life”
Feb. 7
Maino “ Day After Tomorrow”
Feb. 14
Nicki Minaj “Pink Friday-
Roman Reloaded”
Feb. 14
Tyrese – Open Invitation
Nov.1
DVD’s Geek Charming—Feb. 7
Anonymous—Feb. 7
Five Star Day—Feb. 7
All Things Fall Apart-Feb. 14
The Human Centipede 2- Feb. 14
11/11/11—Feb. 14
Puss in Boots – Oct.28
Relationship Quiz:
Mr./Mrs. Right or Mr. Or Mrs. Right Now? Answer true or false to these questions.
1. He/she is good enough to meet my parents.
2. Even though I just got into this relationship, I am over my
ex.
3. He/she takes me out in public.
4. I am committed to my boyfriend/girlfriend.
5. My boyfriend/girlfriend says "I Love You" in front of others.
6. I've never cheated on my boyfriend/girlfriend.
7. I constantly think about my boyfriend/girlfriend.
8. I consider my boyfriend or girlfriend’s feelings.
9. I do not seek relationships with other males or females
while in this relationship.
10. My boyfriend/girlfriend treats me with respect.
The Results
If you answered true to more than 5 of these questions, congratulations, your relationship is on
and popping! You have found your Mr./Mrs. Right.
If you answered true to 5 of these questions, congratulation you got your Mr./Mrs. Right Now.
Your relationship is on the rocks! Enjoy it today because tomorrow you will be on the next thing
smoking out of here (away from them)!
If you answered true to 0 of these questions, you need to stop the madness. Pull out your player
card, and put it on your forehead! You ain’t ready for Mr./Mrs. Right or Mr./Mrs. Right Now.
Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas
Perfume
Teddy Bears
Flowers
Chocolate
Homemade Card
Signs Your Mate is Cheating By Meyyona Roemer & Ryan Jones Think your mate might be cheating? Find out if he is displaying any of the warning signals described by Raymond B. Green, a private investigator and former police officer, and Marcella Bakur, a psychology professor at Marymount Manhattan College.
Your mate is overly attentive to your needs than usual. This is due to the guilt feelings experienced by the cheater in the early stages of his or her affair. The attention will diminish as the affair continues.
Your mate begins buying you gifts -- lots of gifts. These are "guilt gifts" purchased because your partner feels guilty about betraying you and showering you with presents makes him or her feel better.
Your mate's behavior is causing a gut feeling in you that something isn't right. If this happens, pay attention to your instincts. Ignoring them means you want to blind yourself to the truth. You know your mate's habits, routines and atti-tudes better than anybody, so be suspicious when these things change.
Your mate frequently picks fights with you. Doing this gives him reason to get mad and storm out of the house and thus the opportunity to meet a lover. A cheater may also do this because of mixed emotions he is feeling about betraying you.
Your mate constantly talks about your relationship ending when you fight or argue. She says things like, "What would you do if our relationship ended?" or "If anything ever happened to us, I would always love you like a friend."
Your mate becomes very moody. He or she seems very upbeat and excited when leaving you but acts somber and de-pressed when around you. If your mate is in a long-term affair, he/she will try to keep both relationships running smoothly. Any problems the cheater has in one relationship will spill over into the other relationship as well. This is inevitable.
Your mate never talks to you. You live together but don't interact. He has become cold and inconsiderate of your feel-ings.
Your mate's taste in music suddenly changes. For instance, she always listened to pop music but suddenly starts lis-tening to country music. Your partner might be listening to and growing fond of this new type of music because her lover
I wish everyone a nice and blessed Valentine’s Day.
~Bobby Palmore Sr.~
I would like to make a shout-out to my girl
Shaquille for sta
ying with me for so long and
not forgetting my birthday. I love you and
Happy Valentine’s Day Love.
-Nobly
Happy Valentine’s to all.
-Jazmine Young
Everybody at Huffman High,
I love you all! -Veronica Stanley
“And now abideth faith, hope, love, these
three; but the greatest of these is love.” -1 Corinthians 13:13 -James Cameron
Happy Valentine’s Day to
Granma!
Love always, your grandchildren!
-Denise Coleman
Happy V
alentin
e’s D
ay to
Aunt Tra
cy and G
randdad-
dy! Lov
e from
you
r niec
es
and nep
hew!
-Gabr
iell C
olem
an
Have a good blessed
school year and a happy
Valentine’s Day
-Denard Coleman
Tashyana Stanley: “Hello teachers,
I would like to say that I miss all
of you and I Wish to see you
again. Happy Valentine’s Day!”
~Tashyana Stanley
Take time out your gay to wish
someone you love deeply a Happy
Valentine’s Day.
-Terry Adams
Happy Valentine’s day to
the News Staff and the
news department
Mrs. Wynn
Happy Valentine’s Day to all. -Otis Bry-
Happy Valentine’s Day to
Jelesia and Jazlynn Young.
-Cledis Ward
Ga
bri
ell
e, It
’s V
ale
nti
ne's D
ay,
The d
ay a
bou
t lo
ve.
The a
ngels
are
sin
gin
g,
Lou
d u
p a
bove.
Wil
l you
be m
y a
ngel,
Wa
nt
to b
e m
ine?
I lo
ve y
ou
so m
uch,
You
’re m
y V
ale
nti
ne!
~Kein
ijel~
Happy New Year Huffman Family,
I am very
excited about
the New Year
will hold for
Huffman
High School.
We have
worked to-
gether and
completed a
very success-
ful first semester. The hard work
and commitment to excellence was
evident in the increase success
rate of the Mid– Year Alabama
High School Graduation Exam
scores. I would like to see us con-
tinue to work together this se-
mester to move Huffman High
School towards world class sta-
tus. If we all work together and
challenge our students we will
eliminate achievement gaps a
Huffman High School.
John C. Lyons, Jr. Ed.S
950 Springville Road
Birmingham, AL 35215
Tel: 205-231-5000
www.huffmanhighschool.org
The official newsletter of
Huffman High School
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Se Nia Robinson Jeffree Wynn
HHS English Depart-
ment
“What is True Love?"
For God so loved the world that he gave...
Love is what love does
No greater love...that a man will
lay down his life for a friend
T. Tried Tested-True hearted-Trustworthy
R. Rings responsibility Reaching Reality
U. Undefined unbeatable unify understanding
E. Everlasting eternal
L. Listening Lead Loyalty
O. Outstanding– arranged-obedience
V. Volume Valuable Voice
E. Everlasting- Emotional Eternal
What Is True Love?
Lights! Camera! Action! Huffman High Holly-
wood Prom 2012!
Where: Harbert Center When: April 17, 2012 How Much:
Special Celebrity Price (Early bird Special) $75
single, $130 Couple
After March 1st—$80 sin-gle, $150 couple
Which Celebrity Are
You?
Girls Basketball 1 (W)-19 (L)
Boys Basketball
12 (W)-13 (L)
As we join together as brothers and
sisters with the unity of power of love
and intelligence, we stand for some-
thing and make a difference. However,
as we fall apart with the independence
of stupidity and selfishness, we die
for nothing trying to make a difference
alone.
~Jamal Stokes~