Peacock Chronicle

Volume 00-01

Issue 4

page 7

Seventh and Eighth Graders Enjoy Great Literatures

By Alyssa Sewall

In a recent discussion Mr. Vokoun, English teacher of the seventh and eighth grade, shared some thoughts about his classes.

The eighth graders in class recently read Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare. He centered on the text and the cultural differences between then and today. "Four hundred years is a big difference!" Mr. Vokoun explained.

Overall, Mr. Vokoun thinks that the eighth grade has met his expectations for the year. He thinks that they are fully prepared for the challenges ahead in high school English.

"Following directions, and always pushing oneself to learn more, are the skills eighth graders should have mastered by the end of the year before moving on," he commented.
Now what about seventh grade? Seventh graders have just finished reading Out of the Dust by Karen Hesse. They followed this with a literary project combining their knowledge of their last three pieces of literature: Freak the Mighty by W.R. Philbrick, Of Mice and Men by John Stienbeck, and Out of the Dust.

Overall, Mr. Voukon thinks that the seventh graders have definitely met his expectations.

"The seventh graders are prepared for eight grade English because they have grown as students in all phases of class," he said..

Yes, seventh grade should expect to see Mr. Vokoun in his same room for next year. "I look forward to seeing their continued growth!"

Overall, there have been some very exciting things happening in English class this trimester.

New Coke Machine May Be Coming To Middle School

By Carson Rowe

The Coke machine debate has been hot on the IDS Student Council's list for years, and now we are closer than ever to getting one. With the new building and new lunchroom, there is maximum security!

"Instead of having kids hand out the drinks themselves, we can have a machine do it, so we can all eat with our friends. The school will even get some profit," explained Mrs. Boza.
"The last time we came close to getting one, we decided it would go in Corbett Hall, but a few days later, it was broken into, so the idea was nixed. If we do get one, it will probably go into the kitchen, and be accessible to everyone," continued Mrs. Boza.

"The idea was presented to Dr. Swarzman by some of the student council, but it was left low on the 'things to do' list. The student council believes if


we put it in writing, then we may have a better response," said Ashley Sierra. "For now, we are able too get one, but it is the matter of actually going out and doing it that is delaying its arrival."
We are now able to get a coke machine, but the matter is only left to be approved by Dr. Swarzman. When the idea is approved, expect to see a new coke machine in the kitchen!