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Tiger Beat Archive 20082009

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Kirstin

Five Reasons to meet our exchange students

Five Reasons Valley students want you to pay attention to the election of 2008

Five Reasons a college education is important

Five Reasons to have a garden

Five Reasons to eat an apple a day

Five Reasons the holiday season is the best time of the year

Five Reasons to give outside the box

Five Reasons to participate in extra-curricular activities

Five Reasons not to procrastinate

Five Reasons to make better choices

Five Reasons to recycle

Five Reasons to vacation closer to home

Marla

Who inspires you?

Homecoming traditions still strong

Local student hits the right note

Making it official

Red Ribbon Week 

Multimedia class embraces new technology

Purple Cord

Enabling with ESL

Why should we smile?

Valley 8th graders win national contest

Sixth grade band students receive high honors

The roller coaster we call prom

Superstition is part of the tradition

Heather

Pie Awards-I

What happened to the donuts?

Community Service

Valley students build horticulture growing lab

Christmas around the world

Give the kids what they want

Valley students attend Dorian

Valley speech participants advance to State

PIE Awards-II

Valley students participate in Physics Olympics

Business management class sells Valley wear

NEIRC contest winners announced

Shalee

Shalee the Critic--Change of Heart

Shalee the Critic--House

Shalee the Critic--Special K Challenge Part 1

Shalee the Critic--Special K Challenge Part 2

Shalee the Critic--Ugg Boots

Shalee the Critic--Revamping Vampires

Shalee the Critic--Brand Names

Shalee the Critic--Social Networking

Shalee the Critic--Sitcoms

Shalee the Critic--The China Kitchen

Shalee the Critic--YouTube

Sara

The simple life of beekeeping

Four days of school a week...good or bad?

Planting trees...continuing the project

How to survive holiday shopping

Learning with Plato

Are you feeling SAD?

All Stars

Why you should adopt a dog

Valley bands honored

One act plays coming soon to Valley

Valley baseball to play at Cedar Rapids Kernels staduim

Iowa Core Curriculum

Tessa

A shop ruled by women

Where is the common courtesy?

Eighth graders attend Rendezvous

Need a good laugh?

Need help paying for college? 

Student "O" sells items for fundraiser

Horticulture field trip

Valley students score in National Financial Literacy Challenge

Success 19 

Junior high drama takes the stage

Valley teachers attend GreenSchools! initiative

Valley High School band students excel in ensemble recital

Valley Junior High band student excel in solo recital

Kayla

Embracing the difference

Student O builds leadership

Time for a change

Opus Honor Choir

Valley drill team to State

Preschool takes advantage of grant

National Geographic Bee

What have you done to earn your Tiger Stripe?

Health class conducts drinking survey

Recycle during parent teacher conferences

Sarah

An unstoppable force: The Dark Knight is on a roll

FFA: More than farm animals

Separate choirs unite for festival

Veteran's Day Ceremony

Holiday travel made easy

Computers: A better way of life?

The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Teens

FFA leads the drive

Think before you ink

Individual speech members prepare for State

Valley celebrates Earth Week

The truth about tanning

Question of the week

By:  Kirstin K

"What is your favorite brand of clothing and why?"

Jacob M, junior:  Good Will. because the clothes are worn in, random, and cheap.

Carmen C, freshman:  American Eagle, because I like their styles.

Ashley A, senior:  Abercrombie & Fitch, because their clothes are soft!

Mr. K, teacher: Under Armour, because I like the material.

Brianna L, junior:  Express, because it is comfortable and classy.

Tyler W, sophomore:  Nike, because it is flashy.

Question of the week

By: Heather V 

If you could trade places with a celebrity, who would you choose and why?” 

Tessa B, senior- Paris Hilton, so I can find a new BFF on MTV.

Brittany A, junior- Shawn Johnson, because she has an Olympic gold medal.

Kendra K, sophomore- Bella from Twilight, so Edward can be my boyfriend.

Aleesa G, freshman- Carrie Underwood, because she’s really pretty.

Noah L, 7th grade- LaDainian Tomlinson, because he’s really good at football.

Nick B, 8th grade- Tony Romo, because he plays football and football is awesome.

Question of the week 

By: Heather V

“What is the biggest difference between junior high and high school?”

Morgan T, freshman- Harder classes.

Amber K, freshman- Longer sports practices.

Joe K, freshman- We have to eat lunch later.

Garrett B, freshman- More homework.

Leah G, freshman- We have to share lockers.

Austin A, freshman- It’s harder.

 

Question of the week

By: Marla M 

"What three words best describe you?"

Michael F, junior- Outdoorsmen, Forgetful, Instinctive

Mr. Simpson, Substitute Teacher - Demanding, Fair, Hardworking

Jacob T, freshman – Gentleman, Diligent, Imaginative

Abby R, sophomore – Short, Ditzy, Colorful

Kathryn A, 8th grade – Hardworking, Bubbly, Competitive

Doug S, 7th grade– Forgetful, Creative, Happy

 

Question of the week

By: Tess B

"If you could wake up tomorrow having gained any one ability or quality what would it be?"

Kayla L, senior- Flight, so I could get places without using gas.

Tyler S, junior- Super Strength, so I could lift a car.

Kim K, sophomore- The ability to jump higher, so I could spike like Coach Dean.

Whitney S, freshman- Flight, so I could see everything.

Logan D, eighth grade- Invisibility, so I could play practical jokes on people.

Joseph K, seventh grade- Super Speed, so I could get places quickly.

Question of the week

By: Sarah J 

"What do you think is this year’s biggest issue in the presidential campaign? Why?"

Damien M, senior- Liberalism, because it is destroying America.

Mr. Kent Bonte, teacher- Whether or not Americans truly understand the concept of change.

Anna B, sophomore- Economy, because it sucks right now.

Kenzie N, junior- Healthcare, because it has been a problem in the past years.

Levi F, freshman- Economy, because is has been declining.

Natalie M, sophomore- Healthcare, because people don’t have health insurance.

Question of the week

By: Kirstin K

"What is the best April fool’s joke you have ever played on someone or have had played on you?"

 Mrs. Lenth, teacher- I told my husband the cows were out.

Cody T, 8th grade-  My dad put signs on all of the doors that said "use other door!"

Ben H, freshman- I put cellophane on the toilet seat.

Brooke W, junior- Jenna scraped the crème out of an Oreo, put toothpaste in it, and gave it to me!

Grant B, senior- I taped the sink faucet, so when people turned the water on it sprayed water all over.

Sawyer H, 7th grade- Telling someone there are April fool’s items all around the house, when there actually isn’t!

 

Question of the Week:

By: Marla M

“What is the strangest way you’ve ever been injured?”

Kenize N, junior- Straining my knee while slow dancing with Jacob M at prom.

Bob O, junior- Broke my nose by saving Jacob M from a tea party.

Annette B, teacher- Broke my nose by catching my bike tire on a crack in the road, and face planting into a tree.

Cody O, 8th grade- Cut my leg on a chainsaw that wasn’t running.

Liz F, freshman- Getting stitches in my head by running into a door during basketball practice.

Dakota M, 7th grade- Broke my arm sliding into third base.

 

Question of the Week

By: Sara K

"What was your favorite Halloween costume and why?" 

Sarah J, senior- gypsy costume, because it was different and fun.

Steven W, 7th grade- A Ninja, because I was tough.

Meghan O, 8th grade- Being Shania Twain because I had a pink cowboy hat.

Kenzie N, junior- A firefighter, because my dad is firefighter and I wanted to be like him.

Angela W, sophomore- A witch, because I had a green face.

Carrie B, freshman- A piece of pizza because it was unique. 

Question of the Week

By: Sara K 

"What was your favorite movie of the summer?"

Heather V, senior- Mamma Mia

James T, freshman- Wall-E

Max W, 8th grade- Dark Knight

Mariah A, 7th grade- 27 Dresses

Ashley C, Junior- Mamma Mia

Mr. Bergan, teacher- 3:10 to Uma

 

Question of the week:

By: Shalee H

"Do you think that the drinking age should be lowered to 18? Why or why not?" 

Greg M, junior- Yes, because you’re an adult at the age of 18.

Alison M, 8th grade- No, because you should be more focused on your future plans after high school.

Keri E, senior- No, because we aren’t responsible enough to handle it.

Cassie W, freshman- No, because there will be more drunk driving accidents.

Kennedy C, 7th grade- Yes, because if you can go to war at 18 you should be responsible enough to handle drinking.

Mr. Tweedy, teacher- No, because car insurance would go up, and when I was younger I noticed a lot more problems when they lowered it from 21 to 18.

Question of the week:
By: Kayla L

"If you could choose only two movies to watch ever again, what would they be?

Sara K, senior- The Note Book and Forest Gump.

Joelle D, junior- Grease and 27 Dresses.

Katie K, sophomore- Aladdin and Remember the Titians.

Lincoln M, freshman- 007 Casino Royal and Wind Talkers.

Sam K, 8th grade- School of Rock and Oceans 11.

Leah R, 7th grade- Finding Nemo and The Incredibles.

 

Question of the week

By:  Kirstin K

“Because it is Thanksgiving season, what are you most thankful for?” 

Mrs. Krambeer, teacher:  Health and family.

Steven K, sophomore:  My family.

Mariah M, freshman:  My friends.

Marla M, senior: Father Phil and Mother Julee.

Logan P, junior:  Tyler Schori’s mullet.

Stephanie C, sophomore:  My parents. 

Question of the Week

By: Sarah J

"Who do you think is the most important person that has lived in the past 100 years?"

Courtney B, 7th grade- Martin Luther King, Jr. because he helped stop prejudice against African-Americans.

Carly M, 8th grade- Martin Luther King, Jr. because he helped stop racism.

Max M, freshman- Martin Luther King, Jr. because he changed our view on racism and equality.

David T, sophomore- Gandhi because he brought peace to the East.

Megan B, junior- Obama, because he’s changed the standards for the next 100 years.

Kevin S, senior- Ronald Reagan, because he was a great conservative.

 

Question of the Week

By: Kayla L

“If someone told you had 9 minutes to live what would you do in those 9 minutes?”

Matthew R, senior- Drive somewere.

Robbie K, sophomore- Eat 15 hamburgers and 10 glasses of milk.

Chandler L, 8th grade- Hang out with friends and family.

Drake S, 7th grade- Steal a monster truck and destroy cities.

Tyler O, junior- Skydiving.

Heather T, freshman- Hang with friends.

 
 

Question of the week

By:  Shalee H “What is the most you’ve spent on a pair of jeans?”

Kirstin K, senior- Between $40 and $50

Kathleen N, seventh grade- $55

Shauna K, eighth grade- $40

Luke H, sophomore- $20

Jenna S, junior- $70

Ms. Africa, teacher- $105, but I wised up and took them back

 

Question of the Week

By: Sarah J 

"What New Year’s resolution have you kept the longest?"

 Mrs. Hinton, teacher- To never make a New Year’s resolution.

Josh B, senior- I’ve never made a New Year’s resolution.

Suzanne J, junior- To get to know people and not judge them.

Dakota F, sophomore- To be more devoted to wrestling.

Peter C, sophomore- To listen to my parents more often.

Liz F, freshman- To get all my homework done on time.

Question of the Week

By: Heather V 

What is the best Christmas gift you’ve ever been given?” 

Kyle L, junior- “The gift of life.” 

Katrina F, 7th grade- “A digital camera.” 

Ashley R, sophomore- “A jar of pickles.” 

John K, senior- “A fluffy blue bathrobe.” 

Mrs. Butikofer, aide- “A bunny named Fred, who then destroyed all the other gifts.”

 William I, 8th grade- “A football.”

 

Question of the Week:

By: Marla M

“Why is it great to be a Valley senior?”

Naomi H, senior Seniority rules.

Steven O, senior – We get first dibs of the bus seats in the commons.

Cathwren T, senior – Graduation.

Brandon D, senior – The senior class trip.

Mithell S, senior – Having more freedoms.

Lesleigh M, senior -  Bonte’s senior five.

 

Question of the Week:

By: Sara K

“What is your favorite Super Bowl snack and why?” 

Joe D, 8th grade-Little Smokies, because they are homemade.

Kenna L, junior-Everything, because all junk food is good.

Ashley A, senior-Cheese dip, because my mom always makes it.

Sarah I, sophomore-Summer sausage, because it goes good with crackers.

Collin B, 7th grade-Baked Lays, because they are salty.

Mr. Zimmerman, Teacher-Chips and dip, because they taste good.

Question of the Week:

By:  Kirstin K

"What beverage can’t you go a day without and why?" 

Melanie Bauch, secretary- Diet pop, because I like it.

Mallory B, 8th grade- Milk, because it gives me strong bones.

Alex O, freshman- Gatorade, because it tastes good.

Megan D, sophomore- Water, because it is vital for human life.

Shantel L, junior- Water, because it’s good for you.

Dylan M, senior- Chocolate milk, because it’s delish!

 

Question of the Week

By: Sara K

 

"What is the most pointless purchase you have ever made?"

Gabrielle H, 7th Grade- A crank slushy machine.

Shauna K, 8th Grade- Lipstick erasers.

Nicole T, freshmen- A Dora the Explorer piñata.

Nate D, sophomore-A flat tire.

Brandon T, junior-A 15 million candle power flashlight.

Kirstin K, senior- Lip Smackers and gel pens.

 

Question of the Week

By: Heather V

 

What is your worst habit?”

 

Tessa B, senior- Always being late for school.

Kalleigh F, 7th grade- Biting my nails.

Dalton H, 8th grade- Getting into trouble.

Sarah I, sophomore- Biting my nails.

Ryne S, junior- Cracking my knuckles.

Morgan T, freshman- Procrastinating.

 

Question of the Week:

By: Marla M

“What is the best or worst Valentine’s gift you have received?”

Josie R, senior – Best: A hand drawn picture of me from my boyfriend.

Wade L, freshman – Worst: Flowers from my girlfriend.

Brittany A, junior – Worst: Nothing, I didn’t have a Valentine.

Joe K, freshman – Best: Cinnamon rolls from my mother, because they are

delicious.

Damien M, senior – A half-eaten candy bar.

Rebecca H, junior – Best: A homemade card from Kenize, making fun of

Valentine’s Day. 

Question of the Week:

By: Tess B

What is your favorite snow day activity?”

Arial S, senior- Baking cookies and eating all of them.

Joe S, junior- Sledding.

Cameron P, sophomore- Staying inside; it’s too cold out.

Kandis G, freshman- Sleeping.

Cody O, 8th grade- Playing video games.

Kjerstin M, 7th grade- Building snow forts and having snowball fights.

 

 

 

Question of the Week

By: Heather V

What is the worst thing you’ve ever eaten?” 

Jacob L, senior- Chicken noodle soup because I got food poisoning.

Samantha L, freshman- Fish sandwich, because I don’t like fish.

Suzanne J, junior- Frito pie, no explanation necessary.”

Angela W, sophomore- Mystery meat salad sandwich, I didn’t know if it was tuna or chicken.

Ms. Becker, aide- Krub (Norwegian blood sausage).

Kenneth J, seventh grade- Potatoes, because I don’t like potatoes.

 

Question of the Week

By: Sara K

"Through a computer error, you receive an overpayment on your paycheck. Do you report it?"

Trevor W, 7th grade- Yes, because I would be afraid that I would get in trouble.

Ashlee E, 8th grade- No, it was their mistake.

Joe K, freshman- No, they made the error.

Thora T, sophomore- Yes, I would feel like a thief.

Sara R, junior- Yes, I would feel guilty keeping it.

Mathew F, senior-Yes, I didn’t do the work for the money.

Question of the Week

By: Tess B

"What is the most dangerous thing you’ve ever done?"

John K, senior- Sledding at Brandon's house.

Jenna S, junior- TPing people’s cars.

Collin H, sophomore- Bridge jumping.

Leah G, freshman- Not wearing my socks in P.E.

Alex C, 8th grade- Racing dirt bikes.

Tessa B, 7th grade- Trying to flip the trampoline over.

 

Question of the Week

By: Sarah J 

"If you could travel to any era of time, which era would you go to and why?" 

Nick W, 7th grade- The future, because the technology would be more advanced.

Cayley H, 8th grade- I wouldn’t travel to another era, because it could be unsanitary.

Jacob T, freshman- The Bronze Age, so I could witness the Roman Age at work.

Anna B, sophomore- The early 1800’s, so I could meet Jane Austin.

Brandon T, junior- The 80’s, so I could drive a Dodge Omni.

Cathwren T, senior- Late 60’s/early 70’s, because it was the beginning of rock ‘n’ roll.

 

 

Question of the Week

By: Tess B

What is your favorite thing that has happened so far this school year?”

Kevin S, senior- The reincarnation of the Pokémon craze.

Brooke W, junior- Winning an eating contest.

Rachael S, sophomore- Taking random Wal-Mart trips.

Tyler M, freshman- Moving to a new school.

David C, 8th grade- When my new classmate Jimmy came to school.

Belle H, 7th grade- Homecoming.

 
 

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