PLAYER OF THE WEEK October 5, 2007
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Seth Thomas Moore is this weeks Player of the Week. He is the first cross country runner to grace the Eagle Times. This is Seth’s only year of ever doing anything with his school. Seth is slightly handicapped with a lazy right eye. It would be a problem for it if it was any other sport.
Moore is one of seven members of the Cross Country team, which means more focus on fewer players. When asked what Moore thought of the “sport” he said, “It isn’t easy running all those miles, but at least I am not getting hit. Getting hit scares me…..a lot”. The team runs two miles for practice and three miles for meets. There has only been two meets, which Moore’s best three mile run was a 24 minute run. That is more than what this reporter could ever do.
There is honestly not that much positive feeling about the team. An unnamed runner said that she doesn’t think the team can compete at all. Moore doesn’t agree. Moore has nothing but positive energy towards his fellow runners and classmates. “I think we have a good chance to good”, said Moore. We could use a little Moore spirit.
With all the love and support of family and friends, how can this young man not be successful? He is running for more than his team. He is running for pride, to have something to be remembered by for the rest of his life. He is determined to win and let nothing stop him. We will support him and all runners in there up coming season. GOOOOOOOOOOO EAGLES!!!!!!!!
Salsa Lessons Raise Money October 5, 2007
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This past Saturday there was a two hour salsa lesson in the choir and dance room that is upstairs above the gym. Some bonus points were given to the students in Spanish class if they
attended the lessons. The profit from the lessons will go towards the mission
trip to Costa Rica in the spring. Mallory Mire taught the lessons to about 30 people.
The lessons were another way to celebrate Hispanic Heritage month, which is
celebrated from September 15th through October 15th. In addition, the lessons rasied money for the student mission trip to Costa Rica. I also interviewed Blain Delaune, a senior that attended the salsa lessons. I asked him about his experience with the lessons. He said “It was awesome.”
I had an interview with Danielle Daigle, a freshman at St. John high, who attended the lessons. I asked her how her experience with it was. She told me that it was awesome. Danielle also said “I enjoyed it and I am definitely going to the next one.”
There will be another lesson on November 3rd. It is ten dollars to get in if you pay in advance, or twelve dollars if you pay at the
door.
By Alannah Myers
Time to Apply for College October 5, 2007
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Graduation is steadily approaching and seniors need to prepare for their futures. The first thing seniors need to do is keep their grades up and prepare for the challenge ahead. Then they need to pick a college and get ready to apply to it.
There are many different college choices in Louisiana, like LSU, Northwestern, Nicholls, Southern, ULL, and BRCC. When seniors are choosing the college they want to go to they need to look at many different things. One thing seniors need to know is the requirements to get into each college. They need to find out what kind of GPA they need and also what score they need to make on the ACT. After they find out what they need they have to find out what they want in a college. Some things they need to look at are location, cost, size, and athletics. They also need to see if their college has their intended major.
College applications might scare some students but it’s not so hard. Seniors this year need to fill their applications out and have them done before December if they want scholarships. If they do not care about scholarships then they have until February to fill them out. When I asked senior Mark Dupont what he thought about college in general he said “I actually have mixed feelings toward the excitement of college. I honestly couldn’t tell you if I’m excited at all. On the one hand, there is so much freedom and entrance into the real world. But is the real world as great as it sounds? There is much responsibility and it is a bit frightening.” When I asked senior Gianni Campisi if he was ready for college he said “No.” Another senior, Ethan Lacombe, said “I’m not really ready because I do not know what college I want to go to or if I’m even going to college.”
by Ethan Lacombe
Faith and How It Works October 5, 2007
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The Passion of Christ
The Passion of Christ means so much to all Catholics in the world. The pain and suffering that Jesus went through is so unbelieveable. He died for the sake of our sins. There is nothing anyone else can to to prove that they love us more than that.
The Passion of Christ is the “ultimate sacrifice.” There can not be another sacrifice greater than that one. The Lord has given us so much and He loves us so much that He would give us His only Son. I mean this man was handed over by one of His own followers to die and he accepted it with open arms.
The reason why he accepted it is because he knew what His purpose was in life. We all have one common purpose in life and for Jesus that was His. He gave up his life all for us.
Jesus is the one true person to say that He can lay down his life for anyone. I mean honestly, that would be really hard for me because some people I would not die for. I mean how hard would it be to lay down your life for another. The one thing that I can say is be true to yourself and then you will understand the true meaning of the Passion of Christ.
“In life all things can be done by God.”- Kyle Tullier.
By Kyle Tullier
Teacher of the Week October 5, 2007
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This week’s teacher of the week is Coach Oliver Crockett. This year is his first year at St. John High. Coach Crockett is not only an offensive coordinator for the football team, but also a softball coach. He also does summer workouts and helps with track. Coach Oliver Crockett has two kids and is happily married. He
lives here in Plaquemine. He is a very popular and well-known coach. Many of students claim he is their favorite teacher.
Last week, Coach Crockett saved the day. When the buses who went to the Federal Bank Reserve broke down, Coach Crockett drove as quickly as he could to try and get the students home. Due to this hard work he was nominated for the teacher of
the week position. Coach Crockett saved the day!
Coach Crockett is also known as “Cricket” Crockett. He is a very funny man. He jokes a lot and you can always find him goofing around. However, he is a very hard worker and always gets the job done. I asked Coach Crockett how he felt about being teacher of the week and he said “I am very proud to be teacher of the week. I have been wanting to be teacher of the week for a while. I am very proud to be a member of the St. John Faculty. I love it here. I like the students and my players are also cool. It isn’t an easy job trying to manage football, teach, and be a family man. I am glad I was chosen for this duty.”
By Allie Hebert
Student of the Week – Eric Rome October 5, 2007
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This week’s student of the week is football player Eric Rome. Currently a senior at St. John High School, Rome is an amazing football player and an outstanding student in his academics. He takes two math classes, which is hard for any one to juggle but not for Rome. He still finds the time to study to achieve good grades and also practice to be the best of the best in football.
Rome is not only a football player and an excellent student, but he finds the time to be in the 4-H club as well. He works very hard in his academics and in his extracurricular activities. He works very hard out side of school as he does inside of school. Rome still finds ways to help people achieve the goals that he has being a study buddy. When Rome was asked about helping others who are less fortunate than him in the studying department he said “It makes me feel like a better person when I can help others and I also hope that I can inspire others to do the same as well. It is a great experience to share your talent with others.”
Eric Rome is an excellent example of what St. John spirit is all about. He tries his best in every thing that he does and also gives one hundred and ten percent every step of the way. Now lets see if next week’s student of the week can top this excellent academic and extracurricular achiever!
by Dallas Landry
Video Game Review October 5, 2007
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The Metroid System
In 1986, the first game of the Metroid series, Metroid, has appeared. In this game, Samus Aran, and for clarification, she is a woman, is a bounty hunter who sworn to protect the galaxy. Ever since this game has made it out, many new sequels and special appearances has made her famous. Samus, along with her Power Suit, Power Beam, and many other weapons has helped her complete many missions.
There are many games that she stars in. The first game, Metroid (NES), is where she makes her debut. Her first known mission is to travel to the planet Zebus, and destroy the Mother Brain, an evil brain that made quite a few appearances. The next game is Metroid 2: Return of Samus (Game Boy). Here, she must rid of many Metroids. Metroids are flowing, small, alien-like creatures that suck health from other creatures. These creatures are so well known and so popular, they made an appearance in EVERY Metroid game.
Third, Super Metroid (Super Nintendo Entertainment System) is when Samus returns to Zebus to rid of Mother Brain again, but this time with more bosses. Fourth, Metroid Fusion (Game Boy Advance) is kind of a huge life changer for Samus. Here, she was infected with floating bacteria, and with the help of a vaccine cure, thanks to a child Metroid from Metroid 2, she became better, and with her power suit taken my SA-X, a mysterious bacteria with strange powers, she must gear up and stop this thing before it’s too late. In Metroid Zero Mission (GBA), she must stop Mother Brain for the 3rd time. This game is like an updated version of the first Metroid, and you can play the first Metroid game here.
Her latest missions are from the Metroid Prime Series. In the first Prime (Nintendo Gamecube), she discovers Space Pirates, evil alien creatures of many kinds that created the actual Metroids. In the first game, she must stop the Space Pirates’ plan to take over the galaxy. In Prime 2 (GCN), in a world called Aether, a powerful darkness has made 2 words for Aether, including Dark Aether. Samus must destroy Dark Aether by reclaiming the energy from Dark Aether that they saw. She must also rid of Dark Samus, an opposite Samus created in the moment Samus set foot on Aether. In Prime Hunters (Nintendo DS), a magical energy source of infinite power has been revealed to be the greatest in the universe. Samus must find this power source first, before the other hunters do. Samus must stop the Space Pirates once and for all in Prime 3 (Wii).
There are other games she is in as well. In Metroid Prime Pinball (NDS) you play as Samus as a pinball. Use her powers to complete each stage and get an amazing high score. She also appeared in the 2 Super Smash Bros. games (Nintendo 64+GCN).
There are many powers she collects along the way. Her Missiles are her second most used weapon. Her Morph Ball mode makes her into a form of a ball and get through passages, with her Ball Bombs. The Power bombs has a huge explosion that destroys lots of enemies, the Spider Ball allows her to travel in directions through walls, and her Boost Ball gives her a speed boost, that can also get her up through ramps. In Addition to her Missiles, she has the Super Missiles, more powerful versions, the Seeker Missiles, up to five, 100% accurate missiles in one shot, and Ice Missiles, Missiles with the power to freeze enemies. She has lots of beams too. She has the spreading Wave Beam, the freezing Ice Beam, the burning and piercing Plasma Beam, the Dark, Light, and Annihilator (Sound) Beams, and the indestructible Phazon Beam. She has many suits, including the Varia Suit, heat and cold resistant suit, and quite a few visors (like the Scan Visor, allowing her to show and scan for information on just about anything). Finally, there other powerups, like the Hi-Jump Boots, the Jump Ball, the Space Jump (unlimited spinning jumps), and the Screw Attack (a super destructive Spin jump, that also appeared as an item in SSBM (Super Smash Bros. Melee).
There are so many good things about Samus, and so many awesome powerups. But, it would be nice if she took off her suit to see what she looks like as a human, wouldn’t it? Yep, Samus is one heck of a lady. She is AWESOME!!!
By Warren Carlin
School without seniors October 5, 2007
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As you all know the seniors were not at school Monday. We left for retreat Saturday and did not return until Monday afternoon. The school day Monday was almost over so Mr. Legrange sent us home. As a senior class we can get a little loud and crazy sometimes. My question to the school is, what was is it like without us for a day? Where the halls quieter? Were some of the classes smoother?
I asked some people around the school. Their answers were basically the same. It was quieter. It felt empty. The teachers thought the same thing but the missed our presence. I’m sure that the freshmen liked the lunch situation though. It is not everyday that they don’t have to wait for the seniors.
By Scotty Baldwin
Eagle Football Back on Track with Riverside Game October 5, 2007
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Last Friday night, the St. John Eagles traveled to Reserve, Louisiana to the Riverside Academy Rebels. The Rebels are a traditionally great football program and started the season off to a undefeated record of 4-0. Going into the game the Eagles were held a 3-1 record with only one defeat coming from the Braves of H.L. Bourgeois, a class 5-A team out of Houma, Louisiana. The game against the undefeated Rebels proved to be no test to the Eagles as they got back on track of the winning tradition at St. John High School. The Eagles played their best game of the season, cleaning house against the Rebels, winning 47-26. The Eagles went into the game with an entirely new offense. Now running the spread offense led by quarterback Galen Johnson, the Eagles looked to throw the ball more to help them have a better chance at winning ball games, which proved to be the correct solution. Johnson, Rodarrick Jones, and Shelby Hemenway are key starters for the Eagle offense who haven’t seen much playing time on offense in the past three games. The starting roles were repossessed and it proved to be a difference maker. Trent Willis, a key wide receiver for Johnson, also had a fantastic game against the Rebels and proved to be a difference maker for the Eagle offense with his sixty plus yard touchdown reception.
The Eagle defense did a great job defending the Rebels, allowing Johnson’s spread offense to blow the game out of reach for the Rebels. The defensive lineman did a great job getting off the ball and into the Rebel backfield preventing them from closing in on the Eagle lead. James Barker, the Eagle punter, also played a key role in the game, giving the Rebel offense bad field position when the Eagle offense was unsuccessful.
Overall the Eagles put on a terrific performance and showed the town of Plaquemine what they were made of.
by Clint Ourso
KENTWOOD GAME October 5, 2007
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Tonight the St. John Eagles play the Kentwood Kangaroos. The Kangaroos are number one in single-A football. The Eagles just got back in the Top Ten from last week’s victory over Riverside Academy. The Eagles will be coming into tonight’s game on a four game winning streak, so they are not planning on losing tonight.
This game is a rematch of the 1998 Superdome game. It looks like history is repeating itself. We were too young to remember what happened at that game. The Eagles will be playing for the town tonight, and for the 1998 St. John Football Team. The Eagles really feel like they have Kentwood’s number this year, and is ready to play them. This will be great revenge if the Eagles can pull off the victory.
This game is the talk of the town. The entire Plaquemine community will probably be at the game. Senior Linebacker Rodarrick Jones stated, “I’m feeling good about the game tonight and I’m hoping for a win, so that the whole 2-A class in the state of Louisiana will start respecting the St. John Eagle Football Team.”
This is a game everybody will be talking about for a long time. I wouldn’t be surprised if the Eagles upset the Kangaroos tonight, and then everybody in the State will know that the Eagles are for real. Whatever your plans are for the evening, be sure to include going to see the Eagles play. Be there when the Eagles bring home the victory. Eagles, your fans are behind you 100%. Go Eagles!!
By Jacobi Poche
