Here are some of Isaac’s Favorites:
Book: The Things They Carried by Tim O’Brien
Movie: Rocky
TV Show: The Office
Song: American Pie by Don Mclean
Food: Salmon
Quote: You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.
Isaac Bicher is a 17 year old senior here at Northern Lebanon and has been working hard for the Boys Basketball team. His average points per game so far this year totals to 16.4. Isaac has been playing basketball since he was 10 years old, and is thinking about taking his career further by pursuing a college level team. In the future he wants to go to Penn State or Lebanon Valley College to study Actuarial Science. He enjoys playing basketball, video games, and playing the piano. His advice to all younger athletes is to be humble and stay out of drama. Here are some of Isaac’s Favorites: Book: The Things They Carried by Tim O’Brien Movie: Rocky TV Show: The Office Song: American Pie by Don Mclean Food: Salmon Quote: You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take. With every destination we researched, each country seemed to claim Santa as one of their own. Canada: When Canadians think of Santa, they think of their parade. The Santa Claus Parade in Toronto is one of the oldest and largest Santa parades in the world! It started in 1913 when Santa was pulled through the streets of Toronto. Children along the route followed Santa and marched along with him. It's been taking place for over 100 years and now is a huge event with over 25 animated floats and 2000 people taking part! It's broadcast on TV around the world. Canadians are especially proud to say that their country is the home of Santa Claus. (Although the people in Finland would disagree!) Germany: Santa Claus or Father Christmas (der Weihnachtsmann) brings the presents on December 24th. You might also write a letter to Weihnachtsmann in other parts of Germany. December 6th is St. Nicholas' Day and "der Nikolaus" when he brings some small gifts, such as sweets and chocolate, to the children. He comes in the night between the 5th and the 6th and puts the presents into the shoes of the children, who usually place them by their doors on the previous evening. In some regions of Germany, there is a character called "Knecht Ruprecht" or "Krampus" who accompanies St. Nicholas on the 6th of December. He looks like a big horned monster who is clothed in rags and carries a birch. He will punish the children who were bad and will give them a birch as a present. He is usually the one who scares the little children. In other parts of Germany, St. Nicholas is followed by a small person called "Schwarzer Peter" (Black Peter) who carries a small whip. Black Peter also accompanies St. Nicholas or Sinterklaas in Holland. In north west Germany Santa is joined by Belsnickel a man dressed all in fur. Some people say that Santa/Father Christmas (Weihnachtsmann) brings the presents and others say he is Christ like! Greece: Santa does exist..and he's a Greek. His alternative name, St. Nicholas, reflects his true identity. From gift-giving to red clothes, Nikolaos of Myra was a model for the modern Santa Claus. In Asia Minor at the Graeco-Roman city of Myra in about AD 300, a young man named Nikolaos was born. His generosity was born of an understanding of the potential pain of those he chose to help - Nikolaos was persecuted and imprisoned for his faith, so his compassion for the potential loss of freedom for those he helped was a very real and personal one. St. Nikolaos became the Dutch Sinterklaas, which then evolved into the modern "Santa Claus". The most renowned depiction of Santa Claus comes from "Twas the Night Before Christmas", when all through the house - whoops, sorry - whose original title is "A Visit from St. Nicholas". His "Name Day" is December 6th, the anniversary of his death, which is still a gift-giving date in many countries, though most have conformed to the 25th as the date for distributing presents. After Nikolaos' death, he was made a saint, patron of sailors and children, butchers and bakers, and judges, to name just a few. Many Greek beaches and harbors still have shrines to him. Part of the saint-making process requires attested miracles, and he accumulated plenty. While those miracles don't list traveling around the world in a single night, dropping gifts everywhere, once miracles can be managed, why should anything be impossible? Argentina:What is the name for Santa Claus? Papa Noel In parts of Argentina, the gift bringer is called El Nino Jesus, "the infant Jesus." Santo Clós (Santa Claus) - Niño Dios - Los Reyes Magos ("The Wise Men"). Romania: In Romania during the Communist years, they used to call Santa by the name Moş Gerilă (or Old Man Frost since the word ”Christmas” wasn’t very popular during that era) instead of Moş Crăciun (Old Man Christmas) as he is traditionally known. As we entered into the year 2015, all Hunger Games fans anticipated the month of November. On November 20th, Mockingjay Part 2 was released into theaters.
SUMMARY: As Katniss and her friends enter their last battle against the capitol, they all knew that it was no longer about surviving. Katniss is prepared to fight and even die for the greater good. Despite this, President Coin wants to have her and about 10 others be “the face of the war” instead of actually fight in it. This may have been the plan, but didn’t stick with the team too long, as they enter an action packed, dangerous city with innocent people to be saved. The goal of this mission: assassinate President Snow. The outcome will change the city of Panem for generations. As we all followed this series of movies and books, we found their to be differences in each of them. Taking into consideration that not all books match their movies, it is arguable that this last movie matches it’s book Mockingjay better than the movies have matched the others. Although it is always saddening to say goodbye to a series that millions have followed since 2008, we can only hope that Suzanne Collins has something else in store for us. For as President Snow would say, “Hope is the only thing stronger than fear.” Did you know?
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october teachers of the month Kris Miller is an Algebra I and Honors Geometry teacher from Quentin, PA. He is involved in extracurricular activities at NL and loves sports. Mr. Miller went to Conestoga Valley High School in Lancaster and later went to Lebanon Valley College and received his Masters Degree at Millersville University. He has been teaching for 7 years at Northern Lebanon. Mr. Miller teaches Algebra I and Honors Geometry in room 40, and is accompanied this semester by student teacher Mr. De La Ronde from Lebanon Valley College. He offers tutoring in his room from Monday to Thursday after school from 2:30 until 3 PM. Mr. Miller is involved in extracurricular activities at NL. He is an assistant coach for the varsity football team and head coach for the junior high wrestling team. Mr. Miller is also a freshman class advisor along with Mr. Beidler. Outside school, Mr. Miller also enjoys golfing. He often visits his family’s cabin and loves to play with his two daughters, Breana and Reagan. Breana is 3.5 years old and Reagan is just 7 months. Mr. Miller’s wife, Steph, is a nurse at Hershey Medical center. He also has one younger sister named Alicia. Mr. Miller’s favorite movie is “Rudy”, a football movie by David Anspaugh, and his favorite book is Tuesday’s with Morrie by MItch Albom, a memoir. When asked about his growth as a teacher, Mr. Miller said, “I have spent a lot of time trying to make my math class more engaging through the use of hands-on activities and the use of technology.”
Mr. Jack Beidler is the 10th grade world history teacher. He is from Annville, but now lives in Fredericksburg. Mr.Beidler has been teaching for 19 years at Northern Lebanon. Mr. Beidler teaches 10th grade World History in room 15. Tutoring is available after school if you ask him. Mr. Beidler does not currently have a student teacher, but has had about seven in past years. Mr. Beidler has been involved in extracurricular activities at NL. Currently he is a 9th grade class advisor. He is also a former head football coach at NL. Mr. Beidler also coaches football at Lebanon Valley College. His hobbies include playing football, watching the Hershey Bears hockey team, and The Washington Capitals. Mr. Beidler’s favorite movie is “Remember the Titans”, another football-based movie by Boaz Yakin. His favorite book is The Art of Smart Football, an analytic and strategic book studying different football strategies, trends and plays, by Chris Brown. Mr. Beidler has four older brothers and two children, and all of their names start with the letter “J”. His two children are Jacob, 14, and Joseph, 12, and he is married to NL English teacher Julie Beidler. After 19 years teaching at Northern Lebanon, Mr. Beidler has learned that, “success breeds success”.
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