Text Box: Friday, December 14th during 7th and 8th period marked the day of Garfield High School’s Winter Pep Rally. Unlike previous years, this traditional get-together for school spirit was held in the New Gym. As the DJs , John and Giordano, blasted their music throughout the day, students and teachers alike became more and more filled with Garfield Pride. When Pep Rally began, the master of ceremonies, Anabel Delacruz welcomed all winter varsity Boilermakers to the middle of the gym floor. The winter teams consist of: Girls and Boys track, Girls and Boys basketball, competition cheerleading, wrestling, and swimming. A small group of seniors from the decorating committee through a parade of banners representing our schools clubs and activities. Students had their eyes on the cheerleaders, who gave a great preview of their routine, which they use for competition. Many took the Text Box: time to listen to an outstanding singing performance sung by Juan, Brandon, Richie and Gian. The Highlight of the Pep Rally was six lucky teachers ( Mr. Tamwebber, Mr. Pettineo, Mr. Dolce, Mrs. DeCarlo, Mr. Van Keuren, and Mr. Barbier) who were chosen to take pies in their faces by their students. What the students did not know was that there was a twist. The teachers were equipped with full cans of whipped cream to fight back. Everyone joined the fun on the middle of the gym floor. All and all, it was a memorable pep rally. Text Box: Text Box: Winter Pep Rally By Melissa Elliott Text Box: Special points of interest: Winter Pep Rally A Success Seen any good movies lately? We have… What did you wear for Holiday Dress-Up Day? Which Superheroes would you pick for a football team? It’s snow season! Valerie let’s us have it...again! Text Box: Book Review: A Child Called It By Jennifer Pierson Text Box: A Child Called It is the most remarkable child abuse case ever in the state of California. It’s the story of Dave Pelzer, who was brutally abused from about four to twelve years old by his alcoholic, disturbed mother. Dave slept on a beat up cot in his basement and his clothes Text Box: were tattered and dirty. Dave’s mother never allowed him to consume large amounts of food, but only let him have the tiniest scraps of leftovers. Not everyone around him recognized the physical and emotional abuse that this poor innocent little boy had to endure and some Text Box: people didn’t believe it This is the story of a young boy’s will to survive his mother’s treacherous games, harmful punishments, and worst of all, her hatred. This man’s story will not only make you empathize with him, but also remind you that things can always get brighter.

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