May 25, 2007 - Washington Middle School

May 25, 2007
Forever friends
By Nhi Quach
Leaving middle school and going
into high school is going to be
hard. It’s a new school, there’s
harder work and requires more
independence. But one of the
hardest things is probably leaving
your friends. You’ve made many
new friends ever since the first
day of middle school and you
have made many memories with
them throughout the years. But
now middle school is coming to
an end and you’re off to high
school. You and your friends have
to go to different high schools.
You won’t be able to see them
everyday like you usually do in
school. You won’t be as close
to them as you were in middle
school. Then you’ll make new
friends at your school and you
won’t be close to your old friends
anymore. But you should stay
close with your old friends. You
should cherish your friends. They
are important people who care for
you, and people that are always
there for you. They give you a
What’s inside?
School news.........page 1
Dedications.......page 2-3
Memorable .........page 4
He answered back high school
because the schedule is better,
there’s a lot more time to do
homework, more electives to
choose, and have many sports
you can choose from.
What are some similarities
with High and Middle school?
He said there are security
guards, still have ID’s, electives,
Interview with a
changing to different classes,
th
and still has lunch.
surviving 9 grader at
Is the schedule different from
Kaimuki High School
Middle school? How?
By Royce Nelson
He said yes because on A days
the school ends at 2:30 and on B
For all the 8th graders going to days school ends at 12:55.
9th grade here are some tips on Recommendations
for
becoming a freshman. I have incoming 9th graders?
interviewed a 9th grader who has He said to the incoming 9th
the answer to all your questions graders that he recommends
and how to survive the high being prepared and to keep doing
school years.
your work so you can exceed.
How did you feel when you
entered high school and Good Luck 8th graders
why?
He answered that he was
nervous because it was his first
day entering something new and
he didn’t know anyone.
Did Washington help you
prepare for high school?
He replied yes because he
learned some things from the
teachers such as Ms. Mew
who has taught him about
microorganisms on what they
look like and what they do.
Do you prefer Middle school
or High school? Why?
reason to live life and they make
it worth living. I’m not saying that
you shouldn’t make new friends.
Just always remember your old
friends, everything they’ve done
for you, how they’ve always
been there for you, how much
fun you’ve had, all the memories
you’ve made.
Dedications
page 2
Ballers (in the school) “Stay fly and keep ballin’ in high school!” Jason Ramano
Tatiana Rita “Thanks for being an awesome friend. I know we won’t see each other in high school but our
friendship lasts a lifetime. Love ya and take care.” Anita Tumanuvao
Julie and Rachel “Thanks for
being my bestest friends!!
Middle school was fun thanks
to you two.” Julia
My friends “Yeah. My friends.
Come to McKinley J
love love” Yueshi
love
Tanya Pescador, Jennifer Han, Heeyoun Kwon “Thanks so much
for being my best friends since 6th grade and overcoming difficulties together.
You guys were always there for me.” Melody L. Kaohu
My fellow b.g.s “This year has been the greatest! Filled with many, many, fun times… you
guys are the best and I will never forget you! Band geeks for life! J” Kia Agustin & Melody
Kobayashi
Jenica & Vy “Thanks for being
All Band Geeks “Band geek pride
forever! Rock out loud whether or
not you play piano or fortissimo.
Love all of you guys! Band geeks
forever!” Tanya Pescador
my friends and always be there
for me. You guys are real good
friends. See you in High School
>.<” An Duong
The main girls and boys
“I thank you for everything.
Through thick and thin. I love
you guys.” Shyna
Mr. Hamm “Thanks for being such a great and funny band teacher, you introduced me to
music in 6th grade. Band geeks rule! Rock on!” Shayna Ogawa
Mai braddahz and sistahz “Hey thanks for always being
there for me! No matter what I’ll always remember you
guys. I’ll miss yallz! Meeh love you long time!” Shaken
Bacon Meiken
America “You’ve been my friend ever
since 6th grade so I wanted to say
Ms. Tajiri “Thank you for
Ms. Kaino “Thank you Ms.Kaino. You
thanks and I hope to see you in high
giving me that pure bred
believed
in
me
and
pushed
me
to
the
level
school.” Melody
Persian cat, I will never
I’m
at
today.
I
wouldn’t
be
as
confident
in
forget that day, you also had
208 Homeroom “Have a great
acting,
singing,
and
dancing
if
it
wasn’t
for
to groom the cat so thank
life. Make good choices, don’t
you for that to. I learned a you. Thank you.” Samuel Tafolo
do drugs!” Ms. Feagins
lot from you.” Dan Jason
Entire 8th Grade “Have
Douglas, Kia, Amanda, and Jamie “You guys are da best!
Pinson
a great summer
Thanks for always being there for me. BG for Life. C ya!”
and good luck next
Melody
year!” Julie Nakamura
Mr. Bunch and Mr. Infferera “Thank
you for everything because you
guys taught me lots of things” Sung
MOON!!!
Megan Talaro “Thank you so much for being a fantastic
friend! You were there for me when I was going through an
emotional wreck and making me feel so much better. Good
luck in high school and god bless!” Pretty Ricky!
Mrs. Stewart “Thank you for
giving me the necessary
tools I will need for high
school.” Brandi Tarkong
Ms. Fardal “Thank you
for helping me through
the sixth grade.” James
Stabilio
page 3
Dedications
Mrs. Castillo “Thank you for always
Mr.T “wudd iz up’ers
Mrs. Castillo, Brandee
encouraging us and making us laugh. You are
well it was fun having
just the best teacher I ever had.” Love, Kaulana you as my social studies
Tarkong, Megan Talaro
“Thank you, for being so nice to H. Mr. Hamm “Thanks for everything
teacher dis year. Well, I’ll
me. Thank you for helping me
Mr. Hamm. I really enjoyed this year come visit you ok” Kiana
on my homework. Thank you for
Kali
in band and having you as a band
being so nice to me in homeroom.
Ms. Hayashi “YOU’RE
teacher was great. I hope that
All of you are nice friends, and
one day I could be as good as you.” SO COOL!!!” Crystal
I’ll never forget you guys, EVER.
Olivas
Richard Villacorte
Thank you for being there for me.
Cindy Le, Nhi Quach, Stacie Tamaru “You three
J” Trina Hallabay
are my best friends. You have been there for me since
Chardene “Hey tita!
elementary school. I don’t know what I would
Dis meeh ariana jus
do without you guys. I love you guys and see
droppin by to say hi
you next year.” Megan Talaro
and to say thanks
Mr. Tamabayashi “Thanks for making social
for cruzin, n doin
studies fun and enjoyable. I’ll come to visit you
what we do Best,
sometime in the near future.” Joshua Almario aka
ahh Snap!” Ariana
Toadington
Shayna, Melody, Brandi, Leslie
All my wonderful friends
“Thanks for being awesome
“It’s been a great year and Adrianne, Cindy, Megan, and
friends!” Christine Anien
Stacie
“Thanks
for
everything
we had our ups and downs.
Wish you guys best of luck in you guys have done for me!
I will really miss you guys
high school!” Vivica Vy Ngyuen
during high school.” Kelli
Sora Kim “Thanks for
All my teachers “Thanks
helping me.” Yoo Ri Lim
for teaching me.” Thurston
Loeak
Mrs. Silvia “Thank you for being there for
me when ever I needed you! LUV YOOH”
Shyanne Enjada
Kyle Tuumalo “Thanks for being a good friend in 8th grade it was
nice to meet you. Good luck in high school.” Michael Ragavage
All my lovers and friends “I love’ers you to da extreme and I hate that we have to go our separate
ways, but hey it’s the beginning of something new and you guys will always be in my heart. LOVE
YOU” Kelsie Misech
Good Luck 8th Graders!
All the people I love “Hopefully
Don’t forget the “recipe” for
we can all keep in touch. Since
success has 6 ingredients: The
I’m going to another high
GLO’s! Each one of you have
school and everyone else is going
a place in my heart. When
somewhere else. I’ll miss you.”
you do great things in your future,
Razzelle Rono
don’t forget to say you were in my
Dudes and Dudets “You Rock
class. If you don’t do well, you
and Rock on for life.” Celeste
were Mrs. Little’s student = ).
Benedetti
Mr. Kumabe
Memorable Moments
page 4
6th grade is going to camp Erdman and doing life net. The most memorable moment I had in 8th grade
is going to the Big Island for band. – Anita
7th grade year was the advanced band trip to California. It was when the band played a concert
at Disneyland and we went to many fun places. I rode my first rollercoaster there and I was
really scared. It was very fun! – Melody
Going to Ice Palace in 7th grade. Lots of people were great skaters while some slip and fall like me. Every time
I reach the blocked practice area I try to cut across with about 2 falls instead of having to go around the
entire rink. – Katriel
When I was playing volleyball and then when I bent down my pants ripped. My gosh it was so
funny. – Meiken
When I did physical education with Mr. Bunch and Mr. Infferera. – Sung
Was the Talent show when I was in the 7th grade. Me and my friend Lau
performed a cha-cha and won second place. I will never forget her, she is
my good friend. – Samuel
Was when I made it over the wall at Camp Erdman. – Brandi
I won miss beauty pageant in camp Erdman. – Kaulana
Was at camp. The second night we stayed the leaders scared us and everyone was crying and all scared LOL (=
- Kiana
Is when I moved from 3rd to 1st trumpet in band. Hard work pays off ^_^. – Richard
Was at ice palace where I first skated. I love the feeling
of sliding across the ice and cool air touching my skin. It
was were I met friends that later became like a family to
me, and where I accomplished something I never thought I
would in Hawaii. – Vy
Was in my 8th grade year when I got to be a junior leader at Camp
Erdman and some of the kids referred to me as “sir”. – Joshua
When my friend ate a chili pepper and drank too much water. We gave her a candy, then she
threw up. The candy was in the middle. – Razzelle
Camp Erdman, it was awesome because we all stayed up late and everyone in my cabin was scared.
Plus I slept in between two snoring people and my partner kicked me off our bed. – Kelsie
Was a pixie stick fight in 7th grade. I brought some pixie sticks to school and during recess we
had a pixie war and my friend nimai had poured a lot of pixie stick powder in my hair and dyed
my head blue for about 4 days. – Celeste