Number 4

~~

not be able to enter the dimce.

tickets will be sold at the door!

AlSO.

no

The

event If you want

purcbase
at 5:30 pm. You must show up 011 time.
are three different

_
TaIllgUlg in
If you want any further
Pasta An~"AU<U
com, and cake. The
nrnmntlv at 7:00 pm. and
There will be no
The dress code is

the dance. You have

have

a.,d

your name has to be on the

Marfa Consuelo Cuevas

years.

alone, or with friends. There are many pros

and cons about
alone or
a date.
It's up to you to decide
in
interest But
no matter what you
this will be a ni!Zht to remember. , .

ell:-

my
my

at this

Ms. Clark has been

school for 22

1L

work more with

and
the rest of my life to its fullest She
cares a lot about our school and

After

for the
for

The moon is
and
ball on the dance floor. Your
like the heels on some of the shoes the
wear. You
and
1a you look around,
friends

. a red-cherry

If you want
look ~"IJ'UR""',
recommended

Ii

prc,fesisional

you can ask the beautician at the salon what

type

you aU are our future gerlen~tlOn.

learn as much as you can.

has many
memories of this
but the
fondest of all were with the African Ameri-

and nail
win match with your dress.

know

"ThIID..ks everyone for their love

aVlme(:l.llt:!on. You will

lot about aU

prayers."
On behalf cf the Tcmahawk Timeand

" ... helnin~ nreD!I1'e for

many nice

colored eye
you wear a neutral
"rainbow" effect
appear smaller or

lu';,rihtJ!"

Maria Consuelo Cuevas and

Jellnifel' Gonzalez
Kecermy we interviewed Mrs. Wilson
on her ,.".t;,."."",,,.nt

father was an educator who

lieved there was

"""''''''!,,''''"' many

be~

in everyone. He
I wanted to be like

yow-bottom
your cheeks. If

Wlt:,;UllU,

." she said.

"Did you teach at other schools before

MLMS?"

"What are your

"As

after you retire?"

I have two little

children and a mother that I want to

dance.
. I am confident that your experiences
Miami Lakes Middle were as

my tumltm:e,
oil
can be sure
I'n find time to root for the Cleveland
Indians!" Mrs. Wilson said.
other comments?"
"I feel everyone needs a
to reach
their
sense Qf humor

Beach

and
The

I married Donald Wilson, a teacher at

in someone.
Rule will ensure yQur success

the same school, but at that

Thank you for the memories I'll miss you,"

Kelly,

Laura
were born within the
next three and. a half years. So it was
decided for me to
home
be a fu11time mother for twelve years. When MiamiLakes
the

have you been U;;<1o.;umj;;

Countinll; my years in
and
..",""".Hn,,,, for 27 years," she
answered.

I look forward
luncheon as
our

take

you the academic

skills you learned but Core V alnes such as

"'''~'VAJWU''H'.Y and the pursuit of
to start a voyage to~~etller
as new students to MLMS and me, as
anew A.P. Wehave
loved and
I think back to
fun we
dance and our field
I
remember
to the Museum of Scieuce

of your
you remember
expenencesat MLMS. Good

Mr. Bulzone '

said Mrs. Wilson.

On behalf on MLMS
at the Coconut Grove

10:00 am. After

a
us that there

at Casa
SuBzone iube
is II memorable

ESOL Students Visit Museum of Science

They were accompanied by two teachers, Mrs.

Lopez and Fernandez. They had a wonderful
experience learning. and having fun at the same
time.

By Luis Cas"do and Priscilla Horta

A group of ESOL students recently went on a
fieldtrip to the Science MuseUm and Planetarium.
These students were selected because of their
academic achievement and good conduct.

~C>C>~I1g ~~ck.
By Michael Alvarez aildMeghan StrandeD
practice to use during the Florida Writes. We also
The 1998 school year is coming to an end. The took the FCAT, our scores will set the standards
school year started out with two tragedies the for the years to come.
death of mother Theresa and Princess Diana. Stu- . Students have gone to the Youth Fair Edison's
dent. Council electioris were held and Faizal winter home, and next week to see the play To Kill
Madhani was elected president. We had a food
a Mocking Bird. Livan Hernandez visited our
drive in November. In December FFEAlNJHS school and answered questions. To round up the
collected puzzles to donate to a shelter for abused gehool year we will have the eighth grade dance
mothers and their children.
. and finals.
The eighth graders put all of their writing

By Maria Consuelo Cuevas

Contest. Cynthia Quilez and Chantel
and Melissa Montanez
Curbelo captured first place in the BakeDuring April 21-25, National Library off Contest with a German Chocolate Cake.
Week took place in our school. We had a Claudia Carmona won first place in the
series of events happening at this school.
"Summer" Titles Contest having listed 275
On April 23, we had the Literary Fair from titles with the word "summer"!
7:00-9:00 p.m. During the Literary Fair,
Those of you who did not go to the
the contestants from the Oratorical Contest Literary Fair had a taste of National Liperformed their monologue, skits, poems, brary Week on April 23 when music was
or portions of their favorite books. They turned on in every period and you had to
performed in Mrs. Quin<;mes' and Mrs.
stop what you were doing and start reading.
Krane's classroom. Ms. Alfonso a~d Mrs.
Staff .members might have walked. in to
Pijuan also participated on this night an.d your classroom and given out little prizes
h!ld some of her students perform in her to those who were seen reading. You might
classroom. There w~re many talented stu~ have also spotted the decorated hallways,
filled with palm trees and other things
dents and teacheq; on this special night.
We had a three-way tie for first place. related with summer, because our theme
The. first group performed tlle Politically . was "Reading is Hot!" .
Correct "Chicken Little." The members of
Even though National Library Week is
this group were: AileenAday, FaaizaBasit, over you should still read books because it
Christine Chang, Jessica Contreras, Maria. enhances your knowledge. So when you
Consuela Cuevas, Yomayra Morales, and are left with nothing to do, just remember
Michael Rodriguez. Eboni Ivery recited that reading truly is hot!
"Battle of the Landlord '.' and received first
We would like to thank all of the teachplace as well .. Helen Fleitas. and Tyson ers and staff members for doing a great job
Rodriguez acted out a part of "Othello"
and making this National Library Week
possible. Special thanks to our Media
. which the audience loved.
We had other contests as well. Viviana Specialist, Ms. Schuler.
Velandia won frrst place in the Bookmark

DEDICATIOlVS

To: Rachel, C.W., C.T., To: My love David, Bubble Vanessa

Deborah, Lauren, Laila, B., Pumbaa, Michael,
You guys are a trip in P.E.!
Ricardo, Sergio, Mario, Ramon, Daniel, Nelson, Wait till next year! I love
~ollege
Ronnald, Dalton, and ev- Juan.
you guys and I'm going to
By Classie Davis
education. Als.o many colleges want students who
.
miss
you!
at
MLMS
You
guys
made
this
year.
eryone
else
here
Many students have planned to go to college, are advanced in other areas beside the general subSome have their savings account for college and jects. Most colleges would like diverse students.
U know who you are!
Vanessa
unforgettable! Stay funny
others have their college tuition pay~ already. But
Also. college is not for everyone; because col- I love all of you and will andcute. Neverforgetme,
there are those who have college set in their mind but . lege requires a'iot of work. College willnot guaranTo: Rita.
have no idea wh're they will be getting the funds to tee you ajob. but it will certainly give you a chance missyou all so much! This please.
year bas been great!
Love always, Bubble- In elementary school we
pay for their college education:
.
to obtain a job that satisfies y,?ur monetary needs.
Many say that it is quite easy to get an AlB Maybe afour year college education is not for you, so . Love, Love Verena.
Head
talked but not a lot, but
reportcard. If sO, you. have an excellent chance to what do you do? There are alternatives. such as atwo
(Evania)
this year we have. You are
receive a scholarship and have the opportunity to year college education, to receive an as,sociate deTo:
Marlon,
Priscilla,
a really good friend.
attend the college of your choice. But wliit one gree(AA).
moment before you start to do a victory dance, most
Remember if you would like to be a professional, Pierre, David, and the rest To: Michael GUanche
Nancy.
college educ.ations require at least two years in a such III! a lawyer or a doctor, then you have to intend of you (too much to list)
I met you this year and it
a four year college and attend graduate school. But
~oreign langUage and some two years of physical
seems like I've known you To: Michael,
~nalisinthisgameson!
~
~
if you would like to go to work for a company or
We
got
a
long
summer,
, forever. Keep smiling and Ha! Ha! Ha! You are alsomething like that, then you should receive at least
an associate degree (AA). If you choose toattend a let's make something of it. don't change for no girl!
ways laughing even when
iwo year or a four year college, remember that it
Ricardo
Nova
Good
luck
in
eighth
grade!
I
was mad you helped me
requires hardwork to l'e8Ch your goals, but there is
Love, Rita
smile! Keep up the good
always away.
To,: Christine W., Verena,
work!
Ricardo, Lauren, Rachel, To: Nancy
Nancy
iz
Laila;
Deborah,
Mario,
fot.
always
being
Thanks
By Shara Gibson
Sergio, Ronald, Evelyn, there for me since elemen- To: Jeanelle,
Are you ....uaterialistic?
I) Your mom went to the mall and brought you an
tary! Hope our friendship
Hello! Now that I've gotand Angel~.
outfit from the sale rack (not name brand), but you Thanks for making this a keeps on growing.
ten to know you I think
. ~" '. :'olflywearTommy. Polo, or Nautica, do you ...
fun year.
Love you, Rita.
you are one of my good
a) Take it and wear it around the house.
friends!
b) Tell your mom to make sure the receipt is in the Love, Christine Tingle
Principal
To: . Jessica
Nancy
bag.
Mr. James L. Cerra
Dear Maria, Melissa,
Thanks for everything
c) Wear it, clothes are clothes.
You are both the greatest you've done for Die and for To: Andrew,
Staff Writers:
2) For Christmas you received $300.00. Your
friends a girl could have, all the times you've been You've been so nice to me!
Oeborah Curbelo, Christine Tingle,
decided to go shopping. In Burdines you see aChaps thanks for being so nice.
I love you!
th~re .for me. I love you
Christine Wilson, Michael
shirtfor $75.00 and the same shirt (non name brand)
always,
Sherry
Love
like
a
sister.
See
you
next
Love always, Nancy
for $15.00 db you
Guanche, Luis Casado, Priscilla
.
year!
a) Buy the non name brand shirt for your brother.
Horta, Marla Consuela Cuevas,
b) Buy the Chaps Shirt because it's name brand. Dear Meghan
Jeanelle
To: Lindsay,
Melissa Montanez, Shara Gibson,
c) Buy the non name brand shirt and a pair of nice You are pretty nice, so,
you've been a really good
EvaniaTaveras, Danielle Young,
jeans to go with it.
don't change for anyone.
To: Stephanie and Eva
friend to me! Thanks!
Ricardo Nova, Michael Alvarez.
Sherry.
Love
always,
You
guys
are
the
best!
Love,Nancy
Jennifer Gonzalez, Rita Diaz,
.
3) You and your dad are in the jewelry store to
.Thanks for putting up with
Verena Faden, Classie Davis,
find you a name plate. The one you. want is $400.00
To: Kristin, '
my crazyness!
and the one he wants to get you is $125.00. Your dad To: All my teachers,
Sherry Cultrera. Meghan Strandell,
told you his budget is $200.00 do you ...
Love,leanelle
It bas been a great year.
Thank you for always be-.
Nancy Arias, Wodau Ogionwo,
a) Tell him you want the name plate, then pawn Jose Castaneda
ing there!
Jose Castaneda,
it.
Ramon,
Nelson,
AnTo:
) Elizabeth AIruldor.
Love,NalfY
b) Iiyou <:an't haVe the $400.00 name plate you
.To: Marian Machado,
drew, Nancy, Juan. and
don't want one at all!
everyone else.
To:D~y,
c) Put the name plate on 18y-away, and tell your You've been. great friend.
- Collage
dad to work harder to get it out.
one of a kind. Happy sum- Thanks for making these Love you!
by Newspaper Staff
mer!
Nancy
three years unforgettable.
RESULTS
Love always, Jeanel1e.
Jose
Adviser
Mostly A's
To: Jessica
Mrs. Ana M. Alvarez
You are on the way to being materialistic. You
To:
Stephanie;
Heather,
To:
Yohani
(Roxzy)
I just met you but you're
have the choice ofllither turning around and just be
The Tomahawk Times is published at
nice! - Nancy
satisfied with what you have or continue that way and Jessy, Danielle, Jeanelle, Thanks for being the greatvarious times during the school year and
make your parents work more than they have to.
Lindsay, and Christine.
. est friend ever! I am glad
distributed free to all students.This pubVVehavebeenDdendsfora we are friends because To: Nefson,
lication is prodUCed by the 10.urnalism
MostIyB's
long
time. These three without you I'lljust beplain Hello! - Nancy
class in order to infonn and entertain the
You are materialistic. Think about the important .
years have been the best!!
B.F.F.E.!
student body, faculty, and community.
things in life. Cut back on high priced clothes.
Stay crazy!
Love you Vanessa
The JoutIullism Class
Opinions expresSed are those of the auLove always,
thors and do not necessarily reflect the
MostIyC's
wishes teachers, staff, and
Y(,u are far away from being materiaiistic. Any:' Evania Taveras
opinions of the school administration,
To: Yohani, Mary, students a happy and safe
thing is good enough for you. Stay that way. and
faculty or staff.
Mellissa, Reina, and summer.
fashion will come eaSily,

r......tpa.k
a.t..

Q ....

<

.~.

National Library Week

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future endeavors.
and
Hernandez. Livan is Ii
~
from the Florida Marlins. He came from
and stat1ed
in the 97-98
season as a rookie. He visited
fifth. He camecto Mrs.

U;;i:u.;umg

you.

up, miracles
every
Best
to your in all your school endeavors,,"

Miro Tio
those
and asked some questions myself. When I asked how it felt to win the
MVP award
"I feel
I'm honored." Other than winaward it
.
to win the World Series. He feels
"The more friends you
enemies," he said. The main
he loves about Miami are the beaches.
his favorite is Miami Beach. He
I live on the beach.
says, "I love the
One
I'n invite everyone to my house!"
him to cook because he
don't
doesn't know how to. If Livan wasn't a
he would want to be
Livan

last question that was asked was,

Photo

you feel now that

brother is in Miami?
says. His brother
"Heel very
came from Cuba to
he si!.med with
the New York Yankees. In
took
his ODDortunitv to
and
US he can. Livan is a very
here in
person. He loves his career and the
fame that he is
as well. I would like
to our school.

disaplP0111tlineIlts,

what
had to
it. I love you
you but I'm
you are gone."
Mso Sermons

Jose Castaneda

Deborah Curbelo
school is
so where are
to
your clothes and supit's a very hectic
to find
you need for ninth
The least I can do is SU22est the
for aU the "must
favorite
haves II in the freshmen year;
to!
school
I conducted Ii survey

ite places to

School
for the 1997-98 school year are
to an end. The outcome
afthe teams was mixed. The girls soccer teams bot.'1 JV and V made it to the
finals. With the

Do you lmow what Thomas Edison did

the first v."'.,.." ..,,,
invented the record
had one of the oldest SWimJrnillg
They also say that
and l ..h".."t",,,,,,

neutral stores,
for clothes.
were nrp,fp.l'n';cl
What about the shoes to cornpI.ete

lUiI,;lUU!lUg

for m~? He

three

M8cnaao, Ms. Femand and Ms. (iolnzlllle;1:)

"'''i;'''>''''' sltudenlts went to Thomas
Edison's home in Fort
They had a tour guide through Edison's
famous gardens and winter home

accessories! Claire's won.

Last

favorite school
stores.
I'm not done
more Ujgg,;;:st1011S
Don't worry about
'-''''''a'''';'' clothes and
Don't wait to the lastminute! Unless
to
the leftovers in the
stores!
your sUDDlies a montb
before school starts.
3)
what you
need.
So as you C1'IJl see
school is close
and
you now have an idea
more less where to
Good luck in
ninth

were very v ..."',,.;,""

their homes.
and arrived at
at 5:30 p.m. The
took them 2 112 ~ 3 hours.
were
to go.
in conduct and an A or B in academic up to
thethlrd nine weeks.

1998 Mrs. Irlanda's

On

the contest and can't wait for next

The students that

to

summer.

"
Verena Faden
For the past three
been here,
and it's
now I realize how much I am
_ miss
off that bus?
been many times I've wanted to leave,
out of
and to
to
to
school. As I grasp the last few weeks I
regret every moment I took
.
I
open Ii new door and shut the
behind.
. There are many precious memories and
friends. Its taken so 10lU! to

l:mmI::Hj;;e;;S

wisdom: Don't
your dreams and

or even set foot on this school

You may move and leave every
and move away. We
as it is now, but we don't
be!

"'''''''''''''''. here... and no

one has the answer! So how are you
to feel when there is no one there to talk to?

summer is the

it's aU over. I look at my

these three years at
remain clearest.
I've
the detentions, referrals, consequences, homework, projects, discirules,
the teachers and
staff, block scheduling and the lockers we
never got, those are among the things most
It's aU been a challenge! We've all
grown
and even
from
each
The closeness with !lome and
distance from others. The friends we made
and lost. The thinl!:s we learned about each

learned so much not

in school
in
every other
Just reminder that
as
are now may never be the
same, you may never ee some of your

We are

forced to move.

leavbehind is one of the hardest

do at this age. It all seems so
imnortant now.
wait
to
school! It's
wefeel the true
the environment we've been in for three years and how
we start
adulthood. When you
leave MLMS you are
to
school with older teens in it, you are movon you are
forced to grow up.
So when you leave this school rememto_

will

is it

W ooan Ugjlon~~w\1l'o
and Ric&n'do Nova

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