Issue 1

The True Meaning of

the Green String Beans

By Brenzell Washington

Cleveland--Horizon Science

Academy is the school well known

for numerous academic awards.

One of these academic awards be-

ing the JROTC (Junior Reserve Of-

ficer Training Corps) program.

Every Wednesday, JROTC cadets

wear their class A or B uniforms.

Class A uniform contains hemmed

green slacks, green shirts, shined

black shoes, black socks, belt and

belt buckle, and class A jacket.

Class B uniform is the same as

class A, but class B does not advise

you to wear the class A jacket.

Private first class Enrique Men-

dez said: “While wearing my

JROTC uniform I feel like a lead-

er.”

“In my uniform I feel profes-

sional” Simone Russell, Cadet Ser-

geant said.

Throughout the day, many ca-

dets get numerous compliments

from teachers, parents, neighbors,

and even other cadets on their uni-

form.

On the other hand, some people

try to criticize the JROTC uni-

forms. They describe the cadets as

long, tall string beans.

However, the cadets of JROTC

do not pay attention to the criticism

from other students. The JROTC

cadets stay focused; they are the

leaders of our future. The JROTC

mission is “To motivate young peo-

ple to become better citizens,” and

as long as we follow the JROTC

mission, “Together we will suc-

Blood Drive

By Britne Shepard

The blood drive was a huge success.

The members of the National Honors Society

and the American Red cross organized a blood

drive on September 9, 2010. Forty nine stu-

dents signed up to give blood; however only 30

were able to donate. Of those who donated, 23

were first time donors. The others were turned

away because they were under weight, did not

have enough iron, or were anemic . It was still

a tremendous amount of help to the American

Red Cross; 90 area patients can be helped be-

cause of the blood drive. The main volunteers

were the members of the NHS program, Presi-

dent Christopher Ganzales, Vice President Ra-

keenja Fluellen, Treasurer Stephania DeLean,

and Secretary Jacquelyn Manigault.

Horizon’s Staff

Members Dominated the

Student’s Volleyball Team

By Ovian Wilson

Horizon Science Academy staff mem-

bers played against the students’ volleyball

team testing their skills and preparing for big,

upcoming games.

Horizon’s staff member Mr.Buryanek

bragged before and after the big game that he

was positive the staff team would beat the stu-

dents’ varsity volleyball team.

With the students winning the first

round, staff members had to put their game

faces on and bring all they had. The second

and third round was a bit intense, but the

teachers’ volleyball team kept the lead.

Before the game Mr.Buryanek stated

“it was a bit of a challenge for me with the stu-

dents playing all year long and being coached

throughout the season, but I have full confi-

dence in my teammates and know that we will

win.”

After the big game, students’ volleyball

team players were quite happy and felt no less

of themselves for losing the big game. The stu-

dents’ volleyball team walked as if all was

well.

After the game Mr.Buryanek walked

around proudly happy to have backed up his

words by dominating the students’ volleyball

team.

Mr. Buryanek jumps to block ball at varsity vs. staff volleyball game. photo by Ovian Wilson

Horizon Science Academy

September/October 2010

Inside this Issue

Fashion page 2

Opinion page 2

Sports page 3

Entertainment page 3

Just for Fun page 4

From the Halls page 4

Word Scramble Can you unscramble these words?

By Teria White

termenteeaint _____________________

ptsors ___________________________

nofasih __________________________

poinnoi __________________________

snwe ___________________________

Answers: entertainment, sports, fashion,

opinion, news

Opinion

Inside Life 2

Teenage Life is a

Journey

By Jheri Williams

Being a teenager has its

ups and downs, trust me I learned

this first hand. People say teenag-

ers have it easy, but we really do

not. People do not understand the

obstacles we have to face every

single day in order to survive or

make or lives easier.

Growing up is hard, espe-

cially being a teenager. There are

so many things you have to

watch for. Right now, in high

school there are a few common

issues facing teenagers

The first issue is people

who are willing to waste their

time to make your life as hard as

possible. These people are

known as fake people. They will

bring you down as quickly as

possible. They act one way to be

like you and another way when

they are not around you. They act

like this to hide their insecurities.

Deep inside, they just want to be

happy.

The second issue is

grades. Grades are a big part of

your life while in high school. If

you slack, trust me, it will catch

up with you super fast and you

will regret it! Once you get to the

point where you have a lot of

work to catch up on, you are go-

ing to have a hard time making it

all up!

It is hard for us these

days. Every teenager has their

own story, some are even worse

than others. We always have

problems but end up hiding our

problems with our smiles. What I

have learned so far from being in

high school is there is going to be

a lot of drama, people are going

to come in and out your life, les-

sons will be learned, and mis-

takes will be made. The only

thing you can do is hang on and

do not give up. Do not fall and do

not show people that you are

weak. Stand up for yourself and

always stay strong!

Not a BIG FAN of

Dress Code

By Ashlee Ming

The first day of my freshman

year at Horizon Science Acad-

emy turned out to be great, but

as the days went by the dress

code became a fear of mine.

When I first started

school, I only had 3 pairs of

black, skinny legged jeans.

The first couple of days the

dean did not say anything

about the dress code because

he wanted to give us time to

fix any problems. As the days

went by, the teachers and

deans became more strict

about the dress code. They

announced to us that black

pants were not allowed, and if

they were seen, the student

would spend the day at home.

That is when I became

very scared because I knew I

did not have any blue pants at

home. After the announce-

ment, I was warned about my

pants.

One day I got a call

over the P.A. to come to the

office, my head was spinning,

and my heart was racing be-

cause I just could not afford to

get suspended.

When I arrived at the

office, I held my breath.

There was a white, shinny

piece of paper with my name

on it on the desk. It was a

dress code violation. I ex-

haled in relief, ecstatic that I

did not get suspended.

Once I got home, I was

in such a hurry to tell my

mother about the violation, but

she was already informed.

Even though I did not want to

lose my pretty, black, skinny

legged jeans, I knew I had to.

The next day my moth-

er went out to buy me some

blue pants. They were not as

cool or as cute as my black

ones, but they were accepta-

ble. I knew I would not get

suspended.

Dress code is not the

best school policy, but it is

very reasonable, and it make

us look like a team. Dress

code plays a great role in stu-

dent progress in school. For

the very first time, I realized

how black, skinny jeans could

be my biggest fear. Fashion

"Chuck Taylor"

Fashion Trend

By Ashlee Ming

Since the year of 1917

Chuck Taylors, also known as

Converse, all star tennis shoes

have been a huge fashion trend.

According to

www.chucktaylorallstar.com

They did not become quite popu-

lar until the famous basketball

player "Chuck Taylor" took them

on as his shoe. After Taylor

adopted the shoe he signed his

current name CHUCK TAYLOR

on the ankle of the shoe all star

patch .

He created a variety of

shoe styles and colors. First,

Converse started to come in all

different colors. Then, in the year

1966 Low-tops, "Oxford" high-

tops and later knee high versions

were produced.

Converse are a huge fash-

ion trend at Horizon Science

Academy because dress code

requires only black shoes. The all

black converse are a huge trend,

and the majority of the students

have all black converse.

It is a mixture of the high

-top and low-top shoes walking

through the halls. Even though

they are all the same shoe, stu-

dents use their creativity to wear

them differently.

Some students wear theirs

half way laced up, some wear

theirs with their shoe strings dou-

ble knotted or tied into a bow,

and some even wear theirs with

no shoe strings at all .

Converse seems to be a

very popular tennis shoe at HSA.

Chuck Taylor created a huge

fashion trend with his Converse

tennis shoes, and now they are

worn by a lot of people around

the world..

Want to be a reporter for Inside Life?

See Ms. Swaney in room 111 for details

Inside Life Staff: Denzel Cummings, Naizhjay McDaniel,

Ashlee Ming, Britne Shepard, Jazmyne Shields, Brenzell

Washington, Teria White, Jheri Williams, Ovian Wilson

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Volleyball Playoffs Varsity volleyball players go to

playoffs for the first time!

By Ovian Wilson

Horiszon Science Academy’s

volleyball team started playoffs Oct. 20

at Mayfield High School.

The coaches and players agree

that it will be a big challenge for the

team because it is their first time in the

playoffs.

Before the playoffs started, team

member Juanita Hines said, “the game

is very important, but with the little gym

time and sharing the gym with other

teams, the girls are not ready. This will

be a challenge for them.”

Leading up to the playoffs, Hori-

zon’s record was 6-8 and the opposing

team Beaumont had a record of 14-3.

Coach Moro, the athletic director, said,

“this game is absolutely important and

is a challenge, but with the team’s suc-

cessful year, it will be no problem if

they bring their A game.”

Coach Señora Velez added, “I

have full confidence in the girls; not

only because I have to, but because I

trained them well.”

By Britne Shepard

When HSA student Sherard Bradley is

not in school, he occupies his free time boxing.

Sherard started boxing to explore new interest

and has yet to earn a ranking. Sherard works out

with his trainer preparing for upcoming events

three times a week at Cleveland Boxing. ''I enjoy

boxing because it keeps me out of trouble and

helps me stay physically fit," says Sherard. Sher-

ard is not just learning new techniques and skills

boxing, but he is also spending his time wisely

with what could be his lifetime career.

Sports and Entertainment

Inside Life 3

Music

By Jheri Williams

Music plays a

big part in life. Music

has so many genres and

meanings; it easily

calms your nerves. Mu-

sic is used in many

ways: to express feelings, for therapeutic reasons,

to escape, etc.. Here are a few of highly recom-

mended songs you should listen to.

Selena Gomez- “A Year Without Rain”

Chrishan- “Lego”

Kanary Diamonds- “Lost Her Mind”

Waka Flocka Flame- “Rumors and Hard in

the Paint”

Janet Jackson-”Nothing”

Tamia- “Almost”

Lady GaGa- “Videophone”

Paramore- “That’s What You Get” and

“Misery Business”

Demi Lovato- “Me, Myself, and Time”

Music is there when you are stressed out.

Music also gives you mixed emotions. Music can

motivate you in many different ways. Music

makes you happy and makes all your problems go

away. Music is also a form of love. Music makes

the world go around. It is rhythm in our heart

beats; it is harmony that people surround us with.

Music helps us grow and learn from our prob-

lems. Without music, our world would be crazy;

people would argue like crazy.

Sherard Bradley photo by Britne Shepard

Senior

Spotlight

Bored and have nothing to do? Join a club!

Students Speak About After

School Jobs

By Ovian Wilson

When students become teenagers, they want to

have jobs. A job allows teenagers to feel a sense

of independence. A job lets teens earn their own

money, and as a result, they begin to feel like a

young adult. However, others admit that an after

school job is just not for them.

Coach Velez smiles, confident and proud of

her team.

photo by Ovian Wilson

“I work because it is something for me to

occupy my time, teaches me people skills and

also, I can have my own money” -Regina

Johnson

“Yes, I do work because

working as a teen helps

me prepare for the future

and have working respon-

sibility as a young adult.”

- Jasmine Sajn

“ I don’t have a job be-

cause most jobs have limi-

tations, or you have to be

a certain age.” - Kayla

Teasley

“I would work because I

don’t want to ask my par-

ents for money anymore.”

- Azziz Muhammed

“I would work because I

want the money.” -

Unique Cage

“I do not work because I

can’t get a work permit,

the economy is bad and

there are not a lot of jobs,

and plus, I’m only 15.” -

Adaisjah Strother

Mango Puff Pastry Turnovers

By Naizhjay McDaniels

My mango turnover recipe is inspired by the traditional guava turnover.

Prep Time: 45 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients:

1 lb. frozen puff pastry (thawed and cut into 4 squares)

1 c. mango preserves or jam

1/4 c. chopped cashews *

1 egg beaten

Ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves to taste

Confectioner sugar for dusting

Butter to grease cookie sheet

Parchment paper * can be omitted

Preparations:

1. Grease cookie sheet and line with parchment paper

2. In a bowl mix the mango preserves or jam with chopped cashews. Set aside.

3. Lightly sprinkle each pastry with the spices to taste

4. Put 1/2 tablespoon of mango mixture in the middle of each pastry

5. Brush the edges of the pastry with egg. Fold to form a triangle, enclosing the

mango mixture.

6. Place pastries 2 inches apart on prepared cookie sheet

7. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°F.

8. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until lightly golden

9. Remove from oven and dust with confectioner sugar. Allow to cool before

serving.

Poetry Corner

What’s love?

In math, it’s a problem.

In history, its war.

In chemistry, it’s a reaction.

In art, it’s a heart.

In me, its you!

“It’s impossible”, said pride.

“It’s risky”, said experience.

“It’s pointless,” said reason.

“Give it a try,” whispered the heart!

-- By Jheri Willams

Dear Time

Dear Time,

Can you heal my heart a little bit faster?

I’m becoming a mess, a beautiful disas-

ter.

Please hurry time

Erase it all

I’m on the edge of a cliff

I’m ready to fall.

You helped him

Because he’s long gone

So help me forget him

Help me move on.

These emotions are destroying me

Please break me from my chains

Set me free

I know I’m impatient

But you’re going so slow

I’m trying to be strong

Help me stop!

-- By Jheri Williams

Zoomed in Photo

Challenge By Brenzell Washington

Can you guess

what I am?

Hint: I’m very talkative

Answer: A dog

Inside Life 4

From The Halls “If HSA had a magic portal, where

would you want it to take you?”

By Naizhjay McDaniel

Mr. Robinson, Dean of Students

“Mississippi.”

Talen McCoy, senior

“To Africa!”

Alicia Hildreth, junior

“Paris, I’ve always wanted

to go there!”

Masta Johnson,

sophomore

“To a Jamaican beach

with my girl.”

Sergio Banks, freshman

“To a place with all non

fake people.”