Bruin Shine Time
Edition 3 with new publications staff
Thanksgiving Break
Wednesday, Nov 27, 2019, 11:30 PM
East Valley Central Middle School, Beaudry Road, Yakima, WA, USA
Veterans Day
The Veterans day assembly was to honor the veterans who fought for our country.
The assembly was held at the beginning of the day, Nov.8.19.
The guests speakers were:
-Paul Britain
-Chris Taylor
-Logan Dukes
& Captain Jacobsen Himself.
Captain Jacobsen had talked about the history of the U.S flag, what it represented, where it had come from and why we have the stars on the flag
In the assembly they played the “Johnny Cash” song.
Paul Britain talked about what veterans meant to him, and remembered all his friends that he had worked with.
Chris Taylor had spoken about how he still serves in the National Guard and his time in the military. He is also a Trainer in the Yakima Center.
Finally ,let’s not forget about Logan Dukes that talked about what he thought about Veterans Day, He shared why he joined the military.
This was a wonderful way to honor our Veterans
By Karolina Rojas Samora!
Turkey Bingo
EVC’s 20th Turkey bingo, a game where students and their families can participate, is in the gym on Thursday the 21st of November from 6:00 - 8:00pm with a fall theme background. Students can compete head to head . There will be prizes as well, for example various donated items and many turkeys too. To participate you will need to bring canned food. This is a fun game that everyone can participate in and enjoy. What’s even better is that our families and friends can join in too. We are all looking forward to this fun fall annual event. Come join us!
By Leighvi Stacey-Flowers
LaChispa Conference
Sports
7th grade A team played Grandview and lost, but they still played a great game. Then they played Selah and lost, but it was a close game. After that game they played Ellensburg and lost by one point. Then to end November they played West Valley and won. 7th grade B team played Grandview and lost by 6 points. Then they played Selah and came out with the win. After they played Selah and won they played Ellensburg and also won with a huge blow out. Then also to end November they played West Valley and won. Also C-team blue has also been doing good this season. They are 2-1. Overall all three teams have been doing great so far this season.
By: Keegan Dooley
East Valley Central 8th Grade Basketball Team
Both A and B team basketball lost their first game in Grandview but still excellent for their first game. They played their second game and A team won their first game against Selah while B lost their game. On November 19th, A and B team lost their third game, B team has still yet to get a win. November 20th, B team won their first game! The basketball teams went against West Valley and B won, meanwhile A team lost their game but still played the best they could. Making A teams score so far 2-2 and B teams 1-3. So far the season has been going well and the teams are improving bit by bit.
By: Sergio Hernandez
AND... of course don't forgot all our dance and drill ladies who are preforming at games with amazing routines. You are amazing ladies!
EVC BOOK FAIR
There was a book fair 11/12-15 at the EVC library. The book fair had a variety of books from comic books, chapter books, fact books, to manga books. They also had cool small school supplies like pens, erasers, pencils, and other stuff. Posters were for sale too. The book fair was super cool and exciting. Thank you to our school and PTA for letting us have the privilege to have a book fair and to read more.
BY Alicia Suarez
Sierra Melton
Gear-up lunch
Launch lunch was last Wednesday, 11-20-19, held in the library. Students signed up before hand and came during their lunch. They had pizza, as well as grapes, and a cookie. Launch lunch was held by Gear Up. Gear Up is to help prepare students for life beyond high school and college.
By Annalisia Herrera
Caned Food Drive
The canned food drive is where people bring canned food for the community pantry and it's a class competition! East Valley Central Middle School hosts the Food Drive. It starts on the 25th of November and goes through the 6th of December. It's done to raise food for the East Valley community. EVHS and EVC participate in the canned food drive. This is the 20th anniversary of the canned food drive and remember when you give to the pantry it helps the less fortunate people in the valley.
Currently in class competitions we have 8th grade in first place followed by 6th grade ,then staff and finally 7th grade. Who will win it for the needy??
By Diego Perez & Colin Attaway
Student Spotlight
Name: Isaiah Castro Grade: 6th
1.What's your dream job? To be an NBA basketball player.
2.If you had 3 wishes, what would they be? Be a basketball player, provide for my family, be rich.
3.Apple or Samsung? Apple.
4.Would you rather live in Florida or Alaska? Would rather live in Alaska .
5. Apple juice or Orange Juice? Apple juice.
6. If you got stuck on an island, and you could only bring 1 thing, what would you bring? A cell phone.
by Yuliana Rodriguez
Justin Soto
8th grade age: 14 school: EVC
1. What is your favorite subject?
ELA
2.What is your favorite food?
Tacos asada
3. What is your favorite holiday ?
Halloween
4.What are you best at ?
Games
5.Are you in any sports?
No
6.Do you have any hobbies?
Reading
7.Where were you born?
Seattle
8.What kind of music do you listen to ?
Rap
9.Do you have a role model?
Grandpa
By Rey Manjarrez and Isac Buenrostro
Microsoft Student certificates earned
10/30/2019
Anothony Spencer
11/5/2019
Avelina Jaelene Dearte
10/25/2019
Avry Ryan Wesselius
11/5/2019
Cecilia Shade Doonan
11/1/2019
Eva Marie Borden
11/1/2019
Gibbons Delaney
11/5/2019
Hallie Tunstall
10/30/2019
Logan Jay Farmer
10/11/2019
Madeline Johnson
11/1/2019
Marc Andre Broussard
10/30/2019
Maya Avena
11/1/2019
Savannah Lashell Mazza
11/1/2019
Sebastian Alexander Munguia
10/28/2019
Tanler Micheal Deveny
10/30/2019
Teagan Rogers
11/5/2019
Tristan Ryder Bowen
10/18/2019
Xander Zahid Sanchez Guerra
Staff Spotlight
Interviewing: Mr.Stahl
Interviewed by Jeslyn Bradley and Teddy Padilla
How do you feel about this school?
“I enjoy working here because of my students and my peers”
How many decisions do you make as a teacher?
“Thats a hard question, I've heard that teachers make 1,500 decisions a day”
What is your favorite part about teaching?
“It is getting to know my students and being in their lives”
What do you like to do in your spare time?
“Read comic books and write music, I've been trying to learn how to play the synthesizer”
Do you love to teach things as a teacher?
“Yeah, I especially like teaching social studies this year”
Do you like being a teacher?
“Yes, it's a good job and I feel like it makes a difference”