Paw Prints ISSUE 4 MCBEE HIGH SCHOOL’S STUDENT NEWSPAPER! Nov. 8, 2019

FFA Officers: (from top left: Kaleigh Thompson, Taylor Porter. Gabe Mangum, Bryce Eubanks, Bessie Freeman, Baylee Johnson, Jacob Brooks, and Hunter Gilbert.

Staff Spotlight: Shane Mathis ANTUAN LECOUNT JASMYNE PHILLIPS

This week’s teacher spotlight is on Shane O. Mathis. Coach Mathis is an excellent teacher and a very hard working man. He teaches three subjects: U.S. History, economics and U.S. government.

Mathis is a big fan of lecture. “I think that is effective; that’s what colleges do, so having lecture and note-taking is a college prep strategy.”

He also uses another strategy from U.S. History, where he creates the work and the students do most of the legwork which benefits the individual and groups.

“I like that he lets us use our notes, even though they’re long,” says Mya Smith, a student in his government and economics class.

Mathis loves and enjoys politics, history and economics, which is how he remains so passionate about his subjects.

Coach Mathis and JaQuavis DeViner, grade 10, outside Mathis’ classroom. Photo by: Skylar Johnson

Coach Mathis outside his classroom. Photo by: Skylar Johnson

“I like everything about it. The small school environment is really for a teacher; the classrooms are very small, and you know all your students so you have that personal bond with them,” he says.

“I’ve made some good friends - the administrations is so good; they’ve done a lot of good things this year,” he adds in praise of the school.

Mathis explains the relationship between him and his students by saying, “I try to be respectful and friendly without being friends; I am a bit sarcastic and I have dry sense of humor – I do like to get a few laughs.”

“He’s a good teacher and he has a beast beard,” says Dylan Outlaw, a student in Mathis’ government and economics class.

Mathis’ favorite movies are the cult classic films, “Pulp Fiction” and “Raiders of the Lost Ark.”

In his free time he enjoys video games, juggling, and cooking.

“Cooking is therapeutic. It’s a way to relax,” he says.

Student Spotlight: Baylee Johnson VYVYAN BRACKETT ZURIEL COMBS REBECCA MILLER

Meet Baylee Johnson, senior. Baylee is one of eight FFA officers at McBee.

This year, FFA went to the Sunbelt Ag expo in Moultrie, Georgia.

Their motto is “Learning to do, doing to learn, learning to live, and living to serve.”

When asked about what leadership means to her, Baylee says, “It is [a large] responsibility.”

“As an FFA officer you are required to put events together for your FFA chapter and give them opportunities to succeed.”

Baylee’s goal as an FFA chapter officer is to open the minds of the member in her chapter.

The strengths that Baylee sees in our school chapter are more teamwork and better communication skills.

When asked what she thinks is missing from the FFA chapter, she says, “Vulnerability.”

“Without vulnerability we have lost sight of depending on each other.”

FFA stands for Future Farmers of America, but to the FFA members and officers it means family.

What Baylee likes best about being an FFA officer is open opportunities for success.

Her role model in FFA is Mr. Teal “because he gives us many opportunities to excel in FFA.”

What motivates Baylee is “knowing at the end of the year I will be able to see the growth of our chapter.”

She has been on seven trips and her most memorable was the Ag expo in Georgia.

With a confident smile, Baylee says, “I’m ready for nationals.”

ATHLETIC EVENTS Varsity Football Playoffs 11/08 @ Home vs. Dixie (playoff game) at 7:30 p.m. Cross Country State 11/19 @ Camden (state qualifier) (meet will be held in the morning, time TBD)

Congratulations to the Middle School Football Team - CCSD’s 2019 Middleweight Football Champions! Congratulations to Sydney Amerson, Girls Golf, for going to state!

10-DAY WEATHER Highs in the low 60s, lows in

the 30s. Sunny.

“While one person hesitates because he feels inferior, the

other is busy making mistakes

Student Life: Art and English Classes Take a Field Trip to Columbia Museum of Art DYLAN OUTLAW VANCE POOLE

McBee High School’s art classes, taught by Mrs. Tori Wade, and Mrs. Odegard’s AP English and Honors English 4, went on a field trip to the Columbia Museum of Art in Columbia, S.C. on Wednesday, Oct. 30.

The Columbia Museum of Art is featuring their Van Gogh exhibit, “Van Gogh and His Inspirations” which runs from Oct. 4 through Jan. 12.

Mrs. Wade comments about the trip, “The students got to see this art, which is a big deal for S.C. In the future, they might have to go as far as New York to see this work.”

These art pieces are on loan from across the country, so the students were able to view celebrated artworks by famous artists that normally would not be on display for viewing.

Van Gogh self-portrait on display at the Columbia Museum of Art..

Exhibits include Van Gogh’s painting of flower fields from the National Gallery of Art, peasant weaving from the Boston Museum of Fine Art, and one of his famous self-portraits on loan from the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art.

Zuriel Combs, Hailey Quick, Ida Craig and Richard Horton were among students who went on the trip.

Zuriel says, “seeing the art was fascinating.” He says his favorite art piece was “this painting of a cow that kinda looked dead, so it stood out to me.”

In addition to the art, Zuriel enjoyed eating at McDonalds for lunch, saying and he would go again.

Hailey says her favorite art piece was the Van Gogh self-portrait, and she enjoyed “getting to witness the famous art” and would also go again.

Mrs. Odegard says about the trip, “Surprisingly, my favorite part was when we were in the studio and were trying the same techniques as Van Gogh!”

Ida says that her favorite art piece is the one of the meadows.

Meadow painting at the Columbia Museum of Art. Photo: Ida Craig

Her favorite part of the experience was “getting to draw pictures in a Japanese style” when students participated in a drawing class during their trip.

Students listen to a lecture on Japanese art print techniques. Photo: Tori Wade

While most students had a great time and would return, Richard had a different experience on the trip, who admittedly “just went for the food” at McDonalds. He did not have a favorite art piece.

The Columbia Museum of Art is located at 1515 Main St, Columbia, SC 29201. Their hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day, except holidays. Admission prices range from $5 to $15.

Students practice Japanese art print techniques at the museum. Photo: Tori Wade

Sports: McBee Marching Band Competes at State ELLIOTT MCKENZIE MYA SMITH

On Oct. 26, the McBee High School marching band competed in the state marching band competition in Loris, S.C.

McBee, Chesterfield, Central and Cheraw all qualified, making it the first time in history that all four high schools in Chesterfield County made it to the state level at the same time.

Due to rain, the competition was moved into the gym.

Crawley says it was frustrating because we had “to play in the gym without movement, but we ended up placing 14th.”

Crawley often reminds students that “10 percent of life is what happens to me, 90 percent is how I react.” This sage advice came in handy during the competition.

Even with the rain, the students still demonstrated perseverance and professionalism.

McBee even stayed after to help clean up, when other schools left following their performances.

McBee’s students are generous and compassionate, ready to lend a hand in times of need and Crawley is incredibly proud of them.

Kory Middleton, co-director for the marching band says that students practiced three times a week.

Middleton says the most exciting part of the band season is “watch[ing] the show come together from the summer to lower and upper state.”

Winners receive a trophy during state competition, which can be seen in the trophy racks in the band room. “A trophy is called a ‘caption’ in band,” Middleton explains.

Destiny Smith, color guard, says she practices every day. The most exciting part of color guard for her is throwing the rifle. She likes Crawley because “he is funny and laid back.”

Pacey McKenzie plays saxophone in the marching band. He practices almost every day and says that the best part of the band is “playing! I’m excited to play.”

The band has had a very successful season and Crawley says the end of the season is always bittersweet.

“I enjoyed this season, but I'm going to miss the seniors,” Crawley laments.

(from bottom center to top back) CJ Ponds, Destiny Smith, Bryce Eubanks, Kaleya Hicks, Elka Hartley, Jacob Brooks, Gabe Mangum, Taylor Jackson, Kaylee Jackson, Emily Simmons, Gage Nesbitt, Alli Winburn, Jeffery Price, William Catoe, Gage Ritter. Photo courtesy of Matthew Crawley.

Popular Culture: Fall and Winter Fashion Trends SKYLER JOHNSON ETRINITY WRIGHT Snap out of summer mode for a brief minute and brush up on these fall fashion trends.

Though summer has ended, and it may feel like a bummer to some, the good news is that fall is always filled with endless outfit ideas and layering opportunities for fashion girls to have fun.

From boots to blazers, fresh outerwear trends and beyond, there are plenty of fall fashion choices to get excited about.

From school to all your weekend activities, we’re here to give you a head start on your shopping for the new season.

Students have comfort in mind when it comes to fall fashion this year.

“I think that sweat pants, hoodies, and ripped jeans are in right now for fall – they are a must have,” says Taneshia Stone, grade nine.

“I think leggings, ripped jeans, Uggs, and little booties are the cutest – and they’re in style,” says Jasmyne Phillips, grade 10.

According to Vogue, popular trends this season include: punk, eighties, houndstooth, checkered prints, shearling coats and jackets, shoulder pads, neon, feathers, faux fur and preppy styles.

Student Madison Herrington, grade seven, is known for having great style.

Madison Herrington. Photo by: Skyler Johnson

Her must-have fall fashion items include:

1. Cardigans 2. Sweaters 3. Ripped jeans 4. Vans

Ms. Kristen Gainey, English teacher, is also known for her great style.

“I can talk about fashion all day,” says Mrs. Gainey.

Here are Ms. Gainey’s recommendations for fall fashion trends:

1. Knee high boots 2. 80’s fashion 3. Turtlenecks 4. Skirts worn with knee high boots

Here are some local and online stores where you can buy your fall clothes:

1. Plato’s Closet (Florence , SC) 2. Belk (Hartsville , SC) 3. Target (Florence , SC) 4. Amazon.com 5. Filly Flair.com 6. H&M (Florence , SC) 7. Shein.com 8. Overstock.com 9. Romwe.com 10. Macys.com

Ms. Kristen Gainey. Photo by: Skyler Johnson

Self-Help: How to Overcome Trauma BLAZLEA DONAHUE TANESHIA STONE

Most teens who have gone through traumatic experiences have strong emotions after the event.

Traumatic events can happen in three different ways: one-time events, ongoing stress, commonly overlooked causes, psychological trauma and childhood trauma. In this article, we'll explain the different types of traumas and how to overcome them.

One-time events: these events can be an accident, an injury, a violent attack or a natural disaster.

Ongoing stress: these events can be life-threatening illness, child abuse or adoption.

Commonly overlooked causes: these events can be a sudden death of someone in your family/friend or the breakup of a significant relationship.

Psychological trauma: these events can be caused by witnessing a death, rape, parental abandonment, domestic abuse or a breakup

Childhood trauma: these events can be caused by moving, divorce of your parents, neglect, growing up in poverty or growing up with a mentally ill parent.

These traumas mainly fall under the two categories of psychological and childhood trauma.

If you're dealing with childhood trauma, these types of traumas can be severe and have long-lasting effects.

It can even last into adulthood, but despite how long it lasts, there are steps you can take to overcome the pain, learn to trust, and connect to others again to regain your sense of emotional balance.

If you're dealing with psychological trauma, the symptoms from these traumas will usually last only a few months, but even if you feel better, you may be troubled from time to time by painful memories or emotions. After these events, you may have PTSD.

You should not isolate yourself while going through this. You may have to regulate your nervous system and take care of your health.

You can seek professional therapy when you feel like you’re getting emotionally numb and disconnecting from others, using alcohol or drugs to feel better or suffering from severe fear, anxiety or depression.

If you or someone you know is suffering from the aftermath of trauma, please talk to someone. You can also visit The National Child Traumatic Stress Network at https://www.nctsn.org/ and click the Get Help Now button for phone numbers for different crisis hotlines. Don’t wait. Get help.

Op-Ed: The Rise of Global Warming IDA CRAIG TY’KUAN SMITH

Global warming is the long-term rise in the average temperature of the earth’s climate system. The term commonly refers to the increase in global surface temperatures.

This temperature increase is primarily due to human interference, i.e. pollution.

Industrial pollution is a cause of global warming.

A Washington Post analysis of more than a century of National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration temperature data across the Lower 48 states and 3,107 counties, has found that “major areas are nearing or have already crossed the 2-degree Celsius mark,”

The Post found an increase of 2 degrees Celsius — 3.6 degrees Fahrenheit — is a temperature threshold that scientists warn the world, on average, should not surpass.

Today, more than 1 in 10 Americans — 34 million people — are living in rapidly heating regions, including New York City and Los Angeles. Seventy-one counties have already hit the 2-degree Celsius mark.

It’s saddening that global warming is due to pollution. According to the National Climate Assessment, human influences are the number one cause of global warming, especially the carbon pollution we cause by burning fossil fuels and the pollution-capturing we prevent by destroying forests.

The pollutants that are released into the atmosphere act like a blanket, trapping the sun’s heat and causing the planet to warm. While global warming is a problem, there are some positive effects of warmer temperatures such as lower costs of energy for heating homes and other buildings, and better agricultural production. Additionally, warmer temperatures facilitate sea transportation in the northern parts of the earth.

Global warming is a big issue in the world, but it is also a tough subject to navigate. Take, for example, the South Carolina hurricane season.

From 1960 to 2000, eight total hurricanes reached the coast of South Carolina (this does not include those that reached South Carolina as tropical depressions). From 2000 to present day, 13 have reached the coast of South Carolina.

Hurricane occurrences have increased 325 percent over the last 25 years. Many have attributed this to global warming.

It is unknown whether or not global warming is mainly due to pollution, natural occurrences or a combination of both, but something is happening to our world that is causing this increase.

Paw Prints

Staff

Student Spotlight Vyvyan Brackett, Zuriel Combs &

Rebecca Miller Staff Spotlight

Antuan LeCount & Jasmyne Phillips Popular Culture

Skyler Johnson & Etrinity Wright Sports

Elliott McKenzie & Mya Smith Student Life

Dylan Outlaw & Vance Poole Op-Ed

Ida Craig & Ty Smith Self-Help

Blazlea Donahue & Taneshia Stone Editors/Feature

Kaitlyn Johnson & Anna-Claire Tarlton Journalism Teacher Mrs. Margaret Davis

Mailing Address

264 E. Pine Ave. McBee, SC 29101

In sports, this would be called the x-factor, a special property that makes one powerful. The question scientists have been trying to determine is what the x-factor is for global warming. We asked several staff and students their opinions on the subject. Coach Mathis, teacher, says “Most global warming is not caused by individuals; most global warming is caused by companies. Some solutions are [that] we could use better scrubbers in the chimneys that burn carbon materials. We need to get off coal power electric plants, but that would mean we would embrace more nuclear power.” When asked how he feels about the current effects of global warming, Mathis says, “I think it’s gotten warmer. I do question whether it has increased hurricanes and drought because those are weather conditions that happened before global warming.” Mathis also says, “I believe some would say that it would lead to the desertification of many areas, especially areas around the equator, but if that’s true it would open up farming areas in Russia and Canada that you could never farm previously because they were too cold,” about the impacts of global warming.

Polar ice caps melting as a result of global warming. The second person interviewed wishes to remain anonymous, but says, “We need to be more conservative of our resources that we have. There are some subtle effects right now like the polar ice caps melting. Everyone should be trying to address the problem.”

EDITOR’S CORNER-Fun Stuff and Extras Visit the Art Gallery

Pointillism “Eye” by Deja Smith Pointillism “Hummingbird” by Mallory McKenzie

. Pointillism “Hammock at Night” by Ashley Addison Pointillism “Wolf” by Donald McDonald

November Days of Recognition and National Holidays:

10

Sesame Street Debuted in 1969

First iPod Sold in 2001

11

Remembrance Day In Canada

Veteran's Day

12

Young Reader's Day

Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Women's

Rights Leader, born in 1815

13

Mom's and Dad's Day

Vietnam Veterans

Memorial was dedicated in

1982

14

William Steig born, 1907

National Clean Out Your

Refrigerator Day

15

Georgia O'Keefe born, 1887

America Recycles Day

Pack Your Mom Lunch Day

16

Fall of the Inca Empire (1533)

Button Day

17 Homemade Bread Day

Lewis & Clark Reached the

Pacific in 1805

Take A Hike Day

18

Mickey Mouse's Birthday

Antarctica discovered in

1820

William Tell Day

19

Gettysburg Address

Delivered in 1863 by President Lincoln

20

Mexican Revolution Day

Traffic Light Patented in 1923

21

Mayflower Compact

Signed in 1620

World Hello Day

22

Stop the Violence Day

John F. Kennedy Assassinated in

1963 (35th President)

23

National Cashew Day

Riddle of the Week: You have a 3 gallon jug and a 5 gallon jug. You need to measure out exactly 7 gallons of water. How can you do it?

Last Issue’s Answer: What are the next 3 letters in the following sequence? J, F, M, A, M, J, J, A, , , , S, O, N. It’s the first letter of the calendar months in order.