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Sara Arias Block 5 A look into the life of outgoing, fun, loving East High FCS teacher Ms. O’Connor Soon-to-be mom, movement 515mentor, encouraging, funny everyday East High School teacher, loving, outgoing, caring, all these traits describe Ms. O’Connor. Where did you grow up? Ms. O’Connor grew up in Buffalo Center Iowa. It’s a really small town on the border of Iowa and Minnesota. How was your childhood? She always enjoyed hanging out with her family during holidays and having fun. What were you interested in when you were younger? Ms. O’Connor was never bored when she was young. She’s done softball, volleyball, dance, cheer leading, musicals, plays, Rock and Prevention, Big Buddies, FFCLA, FFA, and enjoyed shopping. She was very active and enjoyed every minute of it. How long have you been teaching at East? Ms. O’Connor has been teaching at East for eight years. What are you most proud about teaching at East? Ms. O’Connor is a big mentor at East High. “I am most proud of the movement 515 squad I mentor at East,” O’Connor said. What college did you attend to and why? Ms. O’Connor went to Grand View for her undergrad degree. It was the only school besides Iowa State that offered an FCS endorsement. She also liked that it was a smaller community. “Iowa State seemed overwhelming to me because it was so big compared to the high school that I went to” she said. What was your favorite thing about college? Ms. O’Connor’s favorite thing about college was the parties, freedom, and the schedule of the classes. “Some days I would only have one class and then have the rest of the day off” Ms. Oconnor said. Ms. O’Connor is a very active.

Best time at the Pep Rally

 Best time at the Pep Rally 

On Friday, September 22 was the pep rally. Students and staff gathered in the gym and celebrate spirit week and had the homecoming assembly. 

    Many were exited and looking forward to seeing the coronation of who would be king and queen. The king turned out to be Deville Dentis and the queen was MaryKate Walling. I asked students if they felt Deville and MaryKate should have won king and queen. Cheerleader Bayley Boran said, “I have friends who were nominated, but they look like a cute couple so yeah.” Many were happy and proud they won.  

   A lot of people were there, and I asked some students why they choose to arrive with who they went with. Sophomore Rebecca Arias said, “I went with close friends to go with, and we enjoyed ourselves.” I also asked some students why they didn’t go. They said, “Were just not into that type of stuff”. Those who went truly enjoyed themselves and felt those who didn’t missed out. 

   I also asked what students thought went well and what they liked the most. Rebecca Arias said, “I like the dance team, and the cheerleaders did a good job.” Bayley Boran said, “My stunt group didn’t get up, but something good that went well is we memorized the dance.”  

  I asked Bailey how long it took for her to plan and get ready for the pep rally. She said, “It took us about, eight weeks.” All the time and effort that was put into the pep rally truly paid off as students were entertained and had a good time.

Police: ISU golf star suffered ‘several stab wounds’; suspect’s bond set at $5 million cash

The victim was Celia Barquin Arozamena, and she suffered several stab wounds to the upper torso, head and neck. Collin Daniel Richards is charged with first-degree murder in Barquin Arozamena’s death. The police was responded at 10:24 am when a bag was found without an owner, and found her dead body further away on the morning of September 19, at Coldwater links golf course at Ames, IA. The police are still not sure what his motives are at this time. This story is prominence because she was the 2018 student female athlete of the year at Iowa State and is a well known and a loved person. This was also proximity because it happened in Ames Iowa which is nearby Des Moines IA and effects people close by, and even brings some type of fear or concern of safety. For such a tragedy to happen close by is effective and feeling for such an athlete who would go far in life, its a shame to be cut short.

 

 

The First Amendment

As a student journalism the First Amendment is important to me because I have the freedom of speech, freedom of religion, freedom of assembly, freedom of press, and freedom of petition, and I know I am protected by it. As a student, having the freedom of speech is important especially since I feel like I have a lot to say on certain topics. Being able to speak my mind and not getting shut down, especially having the Iowa code, it feels like more support and protection on my writing. As a journalism, its always important to be truthful, seek the truth and report it.