Inside this issue

Book Review ................................2

Basketball ...................................2

Horoscopes………………………………..3

Origins of Christmas ....................4

Legend of Krampus......................4

Foreign Christmas Quirks ............5

History of Santa ...........................5

Advice Column………..…..…………….6

Senior Spotlight…………………………7

Newspaper Staff

Nick McGee

Christen Babicz

Baylor Howell

Katelyn White

Kat Collins

Seth Moyers

Hannah Chunn

Editiors

Erin Young

Sidney Green

Congratulations Hannah! Hannah Chunn a sophomore here at Fayetteville High School competed in the creative writing competition at the Tennessee State Beta Club convention. She placed first in Division 1 (9th-10th grade). She was the first Tiger to win first place at the convention in school history. -Nick McGee

PROWL THE FAYETTEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL

DECEMBER, 12 2016

FAYETTEVILLE, TN

Teacher of the Week— Mrs. Anderson What’s your favorite memory from high school?

-My senior play “Show Biz”

What is your biggest regret from high school?

-Not taking more math.

What is your favorite thing about our school?

-The kids, I love them all.

What is something you want our students reading this to know about you?

-That I want all the kids to be happy and successful.

Mrs. Anderson’s nugget:

- “Try to be smarter today than you were yesterday.”

-Baylor Howell

The 2016-17 FHS basketball season on a high roll. The boys

Varsity beat our rival team Moore County in a exciting game.

The half time activities this year include $1 shoot off and

cheer stunts.

COME SUPPORT OUR FHS TEAMS!!!

Maybe Christmas he thought doesn’t come from a store. Maybe Christmas perhaps, means a little bit more. –The Grinch

Book Review

Basketball

For this edition’s book review, I se-

lected the book, The Bell Jar,

written by Sylvia Plath because it is

not only a well written book but it’s

also goes in depth with the feelings

the narrator portrays. In The Bell

Jar, a young woman named Esther

Greenwood obtains an internship

at a place in New York that produc-

es magazines. Although she is just

as good as everyone else selected

for the job, she feels out-of-place

from all the other girls. After some

time working with the magazine

business, she is kicked off after a

rather unpleasant predicament at a

banquet. She returns home with

the hope of receiving another job

opportunity, but it faced with de-

feat when her mother breaks the

news to her that she did not ac-

quire one. The failure gets to her,

and she falls into a deep depres-

sion and attempts to kill herself

multiple times. She is admitted into

a hospital where she becomes

better and goes to try again with

her life. With all the downfalls and

triumphs, this book will keep you

captivated and always wanting

more. If you’re requiring an incred-

ible book, The Bell Jar is the one for

you.

-Hannah Chunn

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Jeans for Teens

Teens for Jeans is a

student government

lead fundraiser that

allows any high school

student to donate a

pair of jeans they no

longer need. You can

drop your old jeans in

a box in your room and

whichever class has

the most participation

in this fundraiser re-

ceives a pizza party for

their homeroom. This

fundraiser goes

through Christmas so

be sure to donate as

soon as you can to help

teens in need!

-Kat Collins

Toy for Tots

The Lincoln County Toy

Drive is a program run

by The Elk Valley

Times, The Rotary Club

and The Fayetteville

Fire Department which

distributes toys to chil-

dren whose parents

cannot afford to buy

them gifts for Christ-

mas. As Fayetteville

City Students we par-

ticipate in this fund-

raiser every year. The

due date to turn in

toys is next week so be

sure to make your do-

nation.

-Kat Collins

Horoscopes

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December Horoscopes Aquarius: January 20th-February 18th

You are commonly perceived as cool and confident, but you are actually sensi-tive and care what people think and lately you haven’t been hiding it as well as you usu-ally do. You have a deep love for outer space and the stars. Pisces: February 19th-March 20th

Being the emotional person that you are, lately you’ve been having major anger issues. Be careful not to burn any bridges while on a power trip. The House of Career is power-ful this month, so it may be time to turn that application in or get that promotion. Aries: March 21st-April 19th

Things may be going right for you right now, but tread carefully, because getting a big head about it could end up affecting you negatively. Make sure to focus on your health this month, Aries, it might come in handy. Taurus: April 20th-May 20th

This month is perfect for you to try extra hard in school. Some extra credit or easy as-signments might come up, make sure you take advantage of them! It will become very important to have good grades soon. Gemini: May 21st-June 21th

You are an extremely loyal person, but here lately that has been tried more than usual. Remain loyal though, Gemini, it will have a positive outcome in the end. You value your education greatly and believe it is what is going to get you where you want to be. Cancer: June 22nd-July 22nd

You keep your family very close and would sometimes rather hang out with them than go to a huge party. Don't take that trait for granted, they may have some liable advice about the things you are struggling with lately. Leo: July 23rd-August 22nd

You've been pretty lazy lately. Now is not the time to slack off if you want to go places. You should work on being a nicer person, but all in all this should be a pretty good month. And if not, there's always next month. Virgo: August 23rd-September 22nd

You are so smart that it sometimes makes others uncomfortable. You may be looking for stability in your love life; however, this blinds you from some opportunities that may have been a better fit for you. Don't worry, Virgo, you're great and everything will work out soon. Libra: September 23rd-October 22nd

You care so much about other people that you sometimes forget to love yourself. You should make sure people are supporting you just as much as you are supporting them, and if not, it may not be a bad time to cut them out of your life. Scorpio: October 23rd-November 21st

You are a mysterious person who doesn’t like to share your personal life. Times may be a little hard right now, but just keep a positive attitude and work on building yourself to be a better person. Sagittarius: November 22nd-December 21

You have been experiencing a great deal of wanderlust lately, Sagittarius. Maybe it's time to take a trip. You’ve been such a confrontational person for the past couple of months that it's intimidating to some, but hang in there. It's okay to stand up for your-self. Capricorn: December 22nd-January 21st

You’ve been very focused on your success lately. There has been a positive energy circu-lating through your friend group and good vibes are coming left and right. This is a peri-od of bright opportunity for you. Take advantage of this time for anything you want to make a good impression. -Katelyn White

Merry Christmas! Feliz Navidad! Śubh

Krisamas! Eid Milad Majid! Here in

America, our Christmas is well known

to us. But have you ever thought about

how Christmas went in other countries?

In Mexico, Christmas is celebrated from

December 12th to January 6th. From

December 12th to Christmas Eve, chil-

dren participate in what is called Posa-

da parties, or lodging parties. They sym-

bolize Joseph and Mary going door to

door looking for a place to stay. On

Christmas Eve, they attend a midnight

church service to celebrate the Birth of

Christ. Nacimientos, or Nativity Scenes,

are a very important decoration to

Mexican families. Some are known to

be life size and take up a whole room in

the house! In Egypt and Ethiopia,

Christmas, or Advent, is celebrated on

January 7th. For the 43 days before Ad-

vent, the people participate in a vegan

diet they call The Holy Nativity Fast. On

the night before Advent, they go to

church and attend a service that com-

monly takes until 4 am! Then, the peo-

ple go to their homes and enjoy a big

meal. In India, only 2.3% of their popu-

lation is Christian, so Christmas events

stay small. Christians go to Midnight

Mass and feast on delicacies. The

Church is usually decorated in festive

lights and poinsettias. Around the

world, Christmas is celebrated in many

different ways. However, what we have

in common is the focus on giving and

celebrating the true meaning of Christ-

mas.

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Foreign Countries Christmas Quirks

The Legend of Krampus Merry—or not-so-merry—Krampus! This beast with Germanic roots

is St. Nicholas's other half and scares children into being nice, not

naughty. Bad Santa, meet Krampus: a half-goat, half-demon, horrific

beast who literally beats people into being nice and not naughty.

Krampus isn't exactly the stuff of dreams: Bearing horns, dark hair, and

fangs, the anti-St. Nicholas comes with a chain and bells he lashes

about, along with a bundle of birch sticks meant to swat naughty children. He then hauls

the bad kids down to the underworld.

We wondered: What are the origins of this "Christmas Devil"?

Krampus, whose name is derived from the German word krampen, meaning claw, is said

to be the son of Hel in Norse mythology. The legendary beast also shares characteristics

with other scary, demonic creatures in Greek mythology, including satyrs and fauns. The

legend is part of a centuries-old Christmas tradition in Germany, where Christmas celebra-

tions begin in early December. Krampus was created as a counterpart to kindly St. Nicholas,

who rewarded children with sweets. Krampus, comparatively, would swat "wicked" chil-

dren and take them away to his lair. According to folklore, Krampus purportedly shows up

in towns the night before December 6, known as Krampusnacht, or Krampus Night. Decem-

ber 6 also happens to be Nikolaustag, or St. Nicholas Day, when German children look out-

side their door to see if the shoe or boot they'd left out the night before contains either

presents (a reward for good behavior) or a rod (bad behavior).

-Seth Moyers

-Katelyn White

Have you ever wondered how the entire Christmas tradi-tion came to be. How the tree came to be? Why do we give presents? Why do we put a star on the tree? If you've ever wondered about any of these questions, they will all be an-swered here. How did the tree come to be for our Christmas tradition? The fierce Vikings in Scandinavia thought evergreens were

the special plant of the sun god, Balder. Germany is credited with starting the Christmas tree tradition as we now know it in the 16th century when devout Christians brought decorated trees into their homes. Why do we give presents for Christmas? One of the main reasons we have the custom of giving and receiving presents at Christmas, is to remind us of the presents given to Jesus by the Wise Men: Frankincense, Gold and Myrrh. Frankincense was a perfume used in Jewish worship and, as a gift, it showed that people would worship Jesus. Why do we put a star on the tree? At first, a figure of the Baby Jesus was put on the top of the tree. Over time it changed to an angel/fairy that told the shepherds about Jesus, or a star like the Wise Men saw. The first Christmas trees came to Britain sometime in the 1830s. In many parts of Europe, candles are still used to decorate Christmas trees. -Seth Moyers

Origins of Christmas Traditions

The legend of Santa Claus can be

traced back hundreds of years to a

monk named St. Nicholas. It is be-

lieved that Nicholas was born some-

time around 280 A.D. near in modern

-day Turkey. Much admired for his

kindness, St. Nicholas became the

subject of many legends. It is said

that he gave away all of his inherited

wealth and traveled the countryside

helping the poor and sick. Much ad-

mired for his piety and kindness, St.

Nicholas became the subject of many

legends. It is said that he gave away

all of his inherited wealth

and traveled the country-

side helping the poor and

sick. One of the best

known stories is that he

saved three poor sisters from being

sold into slavery or prostitution by

their father by providing them with a

dowry so that they could be married.

His feast day is celebrated on the an-

niversary of his death, December 6.

This was traditionally considered a

lucky day to make large purchases or

to get married. By the Renaissance,

St. Nicholas was the most popular

saint in Europe. No matter how bad

times got St. Nicholas maintained a

cheerful state of mind. -Baylor Howell

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History of Santa

Christmas Poem

At Christmas

“A man at his finest

towards the finish of

the year;

He is almost what he

should be when the

Christmas seasons

here;

Then he’s thinking

more of others than

he’s thought the

months before,

And the laughter of

his children is a joy

worth tolling for.

He is less a selfish

creature than at any

other time;

When the Christmas

spirit rules him he

comes close to the

sublime.”

-Edgar Guest

Christmas Advice Column

To make your Christmas easy and simple here are a few tips:

To save money on bows, reuse the bows that you receive on gifts and pre-

sents.

For a cute hipster look, wrap your presents with newspaper.

To save time and stress, begin cooking for Christmas dinner the day before.

Foods that look complicated that are actually simple include Chex mix, rice crispy treats and sugar

cookies.

To save money shop for gift on days of sales and year round.

I hope these tips help your Christmas run a lot smoother.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

Senior Spotlight

Senior: Markquice Emmons

What is your favorite Tiger memory?

Playing Football

What are your hobbies?

Playing Football, playing video games

What are your plans after graduation?

Go to Carson Newman and play football there

What would you like to be remembered for?

Being a good player on and off the football field

What advice would you give to the under classmen?

Do your best at whatever it is!!

Senior: Tamyia Haston

What is your favorite Tiger memory?

Breaking records for my school in softball and getting the most athletic for my

senior superlative.

What are your hobbies?

Softball, watching our boys football and basketball games, and talking to my

best friend Nick McGee.

What are your plans after graduation?

Go to college and major in biology while playing softball in college and

eventually becoming a pediatrician.

What would you like to be remembered for?

My achievements in softball

What advice would you give to the under classmen?

Never give up no matter how hard it gets and study, study, STUDY!!!