Column by Jesus Banuelos

 John F. Kennedy once said “Peace is a daily, a weekly, a monthly process, gradually changing opinion, slowly eroding old   barriers, quietly building new structures.”

 Many people don’t want war, but it shows who is powerful. Is war necessary?

 The financial cost for war is substantial. As of 2011 the costs of the war in Afghanistan and Iraq since 2001 was found to be     between $4-6 trillion. That comes to roughly $226,000 per minute.  The people end up taking on a bigger financial burden   over a conflict, they have had no say in. More information regarding the financial impact of the war in Afghanistan and Iraq   can be found here: https://www.fcnl.org/updates/costs-of-war-by-the-numbers-396

Art created by eighth grade student, Natalie Romero

by Jesus Banuelos 

On Nov. 12, 2018, the world lost Stan Lee who was the creator of the Marvel Comics. He impacted millions of people’s lives, and for over 70 years, whenever someone flipped the pages of a Marvel comic, they experienced other worlds full of amazing characters and heroes where their imaginations could run free. SRMS 8th grade history teacher, Ryan Richards said, “Stan lee impacted my life by creating superheroes that have human flaws just as much as anybody else. They suffer just as you and me normal human beings, they have emotions, problems, they are not all 100% great, they go through everyday life situations like you and me.”

Dr. Yanique Walters pictured with the national FCCLA Council. 

By: Yessica Esparza, Jazlin Catalan, and Luz Tercero Vargas

On Nov. 15, over 30 students woke and made their way to Seymour Rogers by 4:00am to travel to Phoenix, Ariz. Members arrived in Ariz. at around 9:30 p.m. All Apaches and Redskins stayed at the Pointe Hilton Tapatio Resort with an amazing view of the mountains. In case you wonder how star events flow,  keep on reading, “overall the trip was a success” says Yanique Walters, Seymour Rogers FCCLA advisor.

Christmas decorations created by Mr. Riggs' art students that are displayed in the showcase outside of the art room. 

by Brisa Rodriguez and Beatrice Veloz

On Dec. 7, a champion will be named in the battle of the doors. In a no-holds-barred contest between TA’s, students and teachers have been working to construct the most extravagant Christmas door decorations. Winners will not only hold the bragging rights but would also be able to select from one of three prizes.