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Red Raider Review
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History of Santa Claus
By: Joseph Bailey
*Information from various santa history websites
Christmas is already about one week away, and young children all over the globe will be waiting for Santa Claus to deliver them their gifts. I’m sure that at one point or another we used to be amongst those little boys and girls. But we all have grown up, learned and discovered the truth. After not believing many may wonder, was Santa once a real person or how did this come about?
Santa Claus has many names, a few of them consist of Kris Saint Nicholas, Kris Kringle and Father Christmas. Some of these names were actually real people or have an influence on the modern day Santa. Saint Nicholas was a Christian bishop and would give gifts to the poor. He was a very religious Christian and devoted his life to it.
Father Christmas is said to live in Finland, he represents the spirit of cheer at Christmas. Other countries such as France, Spain, and Italy have a man with a similar name as Father Christmas.
Father Christmas enters homes through chimneys and families leave snacks and goodies for him to have. 
Christmas in Africa
By: Kacy Tryon
*Information from a television show on christmas holidays
Christmas in Africa is celebrated only by those of the Christian religion. Kwanzaa is not celebrated in Africa, for it is an African-American holiday. Their observation of Christmas is mainly religious and much less commercial than ours in America.
Their celebrations include a church service on Christmas Eve, caroling, and dancing. Gifts are also exchanged, however, they usually consist of practical goods such as soap, clothing, cloth, books, or candles.
Sharing Christmas dinner with friends and family is also a tradition and the menu varies greatly. In East Africa, the traditional roasting of the goat floats their boat. In South Africa, they barbeque on the beach or share a more traditional dinner consisting of turkey, plum pudding, and mince pies. In Ghana, they feast on fufu (usually made from mashed yams and plantains) and okra soup for their meal, and in Liberia they enjoy rice, beef, and biscuits.
Top 10 Presents for Christmas
By: Mandi Macias
*as taken by a survey of students and teachers
High School Teachers Want:
- Peace on earth
- New vehicle (car or truck)
- Jewelry
- Good health
- Money
- Clothes
- New house
- New phone
- Digital Camera
- To be with family for the holidays
High School Boys Want:
- Clothes
- Video games
- Ipod touch
- Money
- Quad
- Vehicle (car or truck)
- Xbox 360
- New cell phone
- Laptop
- Car stereo system
High School Girls Want:
- Clothes
- Money
- Vehicle (car or truck)
- New cell phone
- Ipod
- Digital Camera
- Computer
- Pet
- Softball Equipment (gloves, pants, socks, ect.)
- Xbox 360
In The Spotlight
Arely Nunez
By: Savannah McCasland
Arely Nunez is a sophomore here at Ajo High School. Some of you might know her for her potty mouth and crazy fun attitude. She is sophomore class president, and was basketball co-captain. She plays co-ed softball in out of town tournaments.
When I asked her about her favorite hobbies and interests, she mentioned listening to music, hanging out with her ‘psycho’ friends, eating, watching movies, playing softball, being mean to Mr. Sedillo, and learning new things.
She has lived in Ajo for far too long she says, and she can’t wait to move to New York City after graduation. If she had three wishes, she would wish for a ‘sweet, purple Lamborghini’, to get her license NOW, and to have a better economy. She doesn’t have a favorite subject, and she says she only comes these days to please her mom and play sports. Stay tuned to 2012 to see Arely Nunez graduate!
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Potential Career Ideas III
By: Luz Flores
*article from www.ezinearticles.com
Have you ever considered making jewelry as a career? Venturing into jewelry can be a great decision to make. Let us, then, inspect its potentials.
There’s a new market for more creative and individualistic body adornments. This recent trend has led straight to the emergence of more jewelry designers. There are all sorts of them, bead jewelers, glass jewelers, simply to give a couple.
The indisputable fact that there are lots of resources online and even programs to help you begin has really led straight to the popularity of this hobby. Some jewelry designers even deal with a much specialized area. Even the concept of jewelry design has changed. Jewelry is no longer confined to gold and silver of high value. Girls are now looking for practical pieces that they can wear to all occasions, even at home! They look for accessories that they can wear frequently while still making an individualistic style statement. Jewelry design as a hobby is easy to take up.
You can enroll yourself in courses that range between two weeks to 1 or 2 months. You’ll learn how to design, to do the more technical things, and even some business tips on how to market your products.Having a look at all these things, we are able to safely say that jewelry coming up with is a straightforward and practical pastime. But would it be the same if we look at it as a career?
If you’re looking to get more serious with jewelry design, you might want to consider tutelage
to other jewelry designers.
8 Things to do When You’re Bored
By: Journey Jones
*collected from www.urban75.com
Bored? Listless? Help is at hand!Pass away the pointless hours with my list of things to do when you’re bored!
- Blink wildly and then close your eyes really tight for an interesting light show(Amusement Potential: 1-5 minutes)See a variety of blobs, stars and flashes. Try to make out shapes and see if your subconscious is trying to send you a message
- Scratch yourself(Amusement Potential: 1-3 minutes)Go ahead, scratch yourself now. Even if nothing itches, go ahead. Doesn’t that feel pretty good?
- Repeat the same word over and over until it loses its meaning(Amusement Potential: 1-3 minutes)Pick a random word out of a magazine and say it aloud to yourself until it becomes a meaningless set of noises.
- Try to swallow your tongue(Amusement Potential: 1-2 minutes)There’s not much to say about this one. It is possible, but really stupid.
- Invent a weird twitch(Amusement Potential: 5-10 minutes)Adopt a bizarre twitch (e.g. flicking your head irregularly, twitching with eye or busting out sporadic cough noises) and try it out when you go shopping.
- Have a water gargling contest(Amusement Potential: 5-10 minutes)Put a glassful of water in your mouth and see how long you can keep gargling for. Award yourself extra points for loud and amusing gargling noises, and minus points if you laugh.
- Stare at the back of someone’s head until they turn around(Amusement Potential: 2-5 minutes)This works on the “I have the feeling I’m being watched” principle. Conduct an experiment-does this really work?
- Pull out a hair, stick in someone’s ear(Amusement Potential: 1-5 minutes)Best done to sleeping people. Added challenge in having no one else around, because then you can’t blame it on anyone else. Try to beat your record number of times before the person catches on.
Movie Reviews
My Sister’s Keeper
By: Cinnamon Robles
Sara and Brian Fitzgerald’s life with their young son and their two-year-old daughter, Kate, is dramatically changed when they learn that Kate has leukemia. The parents’ only hope is to conceive another child, specifically intended to save Kate’s life. In this case Sara will do whatever it takes to keep Kate alive. And what it takes is Anna.
Kate and Anna share a bond closer than most sisters, though Kate is older, she relies on her little sister; in fact, her life depends on Anna. Throughout their lives, the sisters undergo various medical procedures and hospital stay, just another part of their close-knit family’s otherwise normal life. Sara, a loving wife and mother who left her career as an attorney to care for her daughter, is sometimes lost inside the single-minded caregiver she has become in her efforts to save Kate.
Her strong, supportive husband, Brian, is often excluded by his wife’s strength and determination. And their only son, Jesse, drifts away in his own world as Kate and Anna take center stage. Until Anna says “NO!” Seeking medical release, she hires her own lawyer setting up a court case that divides the family and that could leave Kate’s rapidly failing body in the hands of fate.
Remember The Titans
By: Luz Flores
Based on the true story of events that took place in Alexandria, Virginia in 1971 when African-American football coach Herman Boone was hired to guide an integrated but racially polarized high school team--the T.C. Williams Titans.
Angry, stubborn and a rigid taskmaster, Boone faces a cool reception from the team’s players as well as an awkward relationship with assistant coach Bill Yoast, a local white man with seniority and a tradition of winning who was bypassed for the job. It’s made clear that Bill has feelings of animosity for having to be an assistant under a black man.
As the two men learn to overcome their ignorance and realize that they have much in common--integrity, honor, and a strong work ethic--they work together to transform a group of angry, unfocused players into a dynamic winning team of responsible young men.
In the process, they also unite a divided community and ensure that Virginia will always “Remember the Titans.”
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Lady Raiders The Ajo Lady Raiders had their first home game on Monday December 7, against the Tanque Verde Hawks. Although our Red Raiders did not walk away with a win, both the JV and Varsity played their hardest. Come out and support them this Friday, December 18, against Baboquivari.
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Pep Assembly
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The Red Raiders played a hard game on the night of Monday, December 7, walking away with yet another loss. Hopefully they will be able to turn things around this Friday! Come support both of Ajo High School’s basketball teams! |
In The Mind of a Senior
By: Cinnamon Robles
Kyle Whitley
Kyle Whitley is one of Ajo High Schools’ 2010 seniors. Let’s get inside his mind and find out what his interests are, and plans for his future.
Some of his hobbies are skateboarding, playing the guitar, writing music, growing his hair out, and being himself. Kyle states, he hasn’t been active in any sports but if it matters his favorite sport is football.
He wishes there were more fighting sports here. One of the groups he has participated in is A.S.A (Ajo Stakepark Association), which organized the construction of the skatepark.
As a child Kyle dreamed of skating for a living, all he did was eat, sleep, and skate!!! He says he remembers when the idea of a skatepark was first thought up, he was all for it!!! His plans after high school are to attend GCC and take classes based on music production, and studio recording. Someday he would like to own and operate his own studio.
Kyle’s favorite part of high school is the people. He mentions, “I’ve met many students and teachers who have been an influential part of my life, some good some bad. But for the most part, a positive part of my life.” His advice to underclassmen is, “You can’t always count your days, but you can make your days count. So don’t waste your time trying to impress people, or being someone you’re not. Just be yourself, you’ll go far in life.”
Anthony Tamayo
Anthony Tamayo is one of Ajo High Schools’ 2010 seniors. Let’s get inside his mind and see what his interests are, and plans for his future.
Some of his hobbies are playing Xbox, texting, video editing, filming, and going out with friends. One of the sports he has been active in is Basketball.
As a child Anthony dreamed of becoming President!!! His plans after high school are to probably go to Sacramento, California. His favorite part of high school is the friends he made. His advice to underclassmen is, “Work hard, stay in school, and don’t do drugs, they are bad for you.”
Chanel's Riddles
By: Chanel Garcia
* riddles collected from various riddle sites
Questions
- What did Adam say on the day before Christams?
- Why does Santa Claus like to work in the garden?
- What did the ghost say to Santa Claus?
- What did the Gengerbread Man put on his bed?
- What do you call an Eskimo Cow?
- How is the Christmas alphabet different from the ordinary alphabet?
- Just before Christmas, there was an honest politician, a kind lawyer and Santa Claus traveling in a lift of a very posh hotel. Just before the doors opened they all noticed a $5 bill lying on the floor. Which one picked it up?
- If athletes get athlete’s foot then what do astronauts get?
To see the answers, hold your mouse over the question.
Pick Up Lines
By: Arely Nunez
*pick up lines gathered from www.chachaanswers.com
There are a few of us who do not have ‘game’ with the opposite sex. That’s why I’ve put together this list to help you out! Here are some pickup lines you can use to captivate the one who caught your eye. You’ll never know if they’re successful if you don’t try them out! Enjoy!
- Baby, you must be a broom, because you just swept me off my feet.
- You don’t need car keys to drive me crazy.
- Did the sun come up or did you just smile at me?
- Can I have your picture? [Why?] So I can show Santa what I want for Christmas?
- Let’s make like a fabric soft- ener and Snuggle!
- Your feet must be tired, be- cause you’ve been running through my mind all day long.
- Do you like my hand? [Sure] Do you want to hold it?
- If you were a wedgie, I’d pick you!
- Whenever I see you my heart races. I hope to win first place.
- I know I’m not a grocery item but I saw you checking me out.
- Did you just fart? Because you just blew me away.
- I must be a snowflake be cause I’ve fallen for you.
- Life without you would be like a broken pencil… Pointless.
- If looks could kill you’d be a weapon of mass destruction.
- Are you a magnet? [No why?] Because I’m attracted to you.
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Raider Review Announcements
Winter Band Concert, Thursday, December 17, at 7:00 p.m. in the Dicus Auditorium.
Be prepared for finals on Wednesday, December 16 and Thursday, December 17. Periods 1, 2, & 3, will be on Wednesday, and periods 4, 5, & 6, will be on Thursday. Students will be released at 12:27 p.m. both days, and at 11:55 p.m. on Friday, December 18.
Winter Break will begin on Friday, December 18, 2009. Classes will resume on Monday, January 4, 2010.
Have wonderful winter weeks!
Be safe!
Happy Holidays!
Red Raider Review Staff
Staff Editor: Lloyd Sedillo
Advisor: Savannah McCasland
Editor: Kim Robles
Features/Reporters:
Joseph Bailey
Arely Nunez
Cinnamon Robles
Luz Flores
Kacy Tryon
Chanel Garcia
Mandi Macias
Journey Jones
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