Patriot Times V O LU ME 9, I S SU E 2 7 A P RI L 11, 2019 Red, White, & News! The National Junior Honor Society enjoyed their trip to Washington D.C. on April first and second. They visited the Wax Museum, two Smithsonian Museums, the Capitol, and other sites around the city. The trip was an award for the students, who always showing their Patriot Pride. They stayed one night and two days. From Grant Mealey s perspective, he enjoyed the trip and his favorite part was the wax museum.
AGE P AGE 2 Poem by Sarah Mckamey OLUME 9, SSUE V 27 OLUME 9, I SSUE 27 APRIL 11, 2019 Lava Cake Recipe presented by Adrianna 3 ounces/85 grams bittersweet chocolate, 70 to 74 percent cacao (not chips), chopped (about 1/2 cup) 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into cubes 3 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 large egg 1 large egg yolk ½ teaspoon vanilla extract ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour Confectioners sugar, to serve (optional) Heat oven to 425 and butter a 10-ounce ramekin. Dust the buttered ramekin with granulated sugar. Combine the chocolate and three tablespoons butter in a heat-safe bowl set over a pan of simmering water. Cook, stirring occasionally, until melted and smooth. (Alternatively, combine in a bowl and microwave in 30-second blasts, stirring in between, until melted and smooth, about one minute.) Remove from the heat and set aside. In a medium bowl, combine the three tablespoons sugar, egg, egg yolk, vanilla and salt. Whisk vigorously until the mixture is thick, foamy and pale, about two minutes. Whisk in the flour until smooth. Using a spatula, add the chocolate to the egg mixture and stir gently until combined. Pour the mixture into the ramekin. Bake for 12 to 14 minutes or until the edges are set and puffed, but the center is still soft when lightly pressed. (You can also cover and refrigerate the batter up to a day in advance. Add an additional minute or two to baking time if you are baking the cake directly from the refrigerator.) Use an offset spatula or small knife to loosen the edges of the cake from the ramekin. Place a plate over the ramekin and carefully invert the warm cake. Use an oven mitt or clean kitchen towel to remove the ramekin, dust the cake with confectioners sugar and serve with ice cream or whipped cream. https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1019957-chocolate-lava-cake-for-two
P ATRIOT TIMES P AGE 3 Around the School New Question: Who catered last Monday s Board of Education meeting? No one correctly guessed last week s question. The Swans Reflecting Elephants by Dali is in Mr. Merrifield s room. If you know the answer, then write it and your name on a piece of paper and put it in the Around the School box at the library circulation desk. One correct answer will be chosen. We may print that student s picture in the next issue, and the student will win a prize. Dear Phoebe, In an earlier edition, I complained about someone in a group project treating me like crap. I complained to the teacher, but I don't know if she did anything. This is the third time that the teacher put her with me. I think she hates me. - Horse Person Ask Phoebe Dear Horse Person, I don t think the teacher hates you. I just think she is trying to get you to learn how to work well with others because you don t always get to pick who you are with. Kill the person with kindness. - Phoebe
P ATRIOT TIMES P AGE 4 Mrs. Bolyard Mrs. Bolyard is a sixth grade teacher. She teaches math. Mrs. Bolyard enjoys eating chocolate and riding Harleys. Mrs. Bolyard has one daughter and one son. What s your favorite animal? Chocolate Labrador Retriever What s your favorite TV show? Big Bang Theory If you were not a teacher, what would you be? Food Critic Mrs. Bolyard s husband is a preacher. What is your favorite chocolate? Milk chocolate Where is your favorite vacation spot? Colorado What was the best part of the D.C. trip? Lillie Cayton The Cherry Blossoms Kenady Southall The Cherry Blossoms Emily Lybarger Getting to see all of the monuments Jenna Waugh Veggie Straws, Wax Museum, and The F.D.R. Memorial Madison Hall Lincoln Memorial Cailin Hamilton The whole trip Jayna Jerden F.D.R. Memorial Wyatt Burns The whole trip
P ATRIOT TIMES P AGE 5 Patriot Illustrated by Chloe McCartney This season has been a very exciting one for our Lady Patriots softball team. They are undefeated! Going only three innings for almost every game, they are off to an amazing start So far, they have played Braxton County, South Harrison Middle School, West Fairmont Middle School, Elkins Middle, Ritchie County Middle, Bridgeport Middle, and Taylor County Middle, and they have beaten them all. You can ask anyone. Our Lady Patriots have fight, determination, and teamwork. Girls Softball Team Schedule 04/12/195:30PM A- Elkins Middle 04/17/195:30PM A- Tucker Valley Middle 04/23/194:30PM H- South Harrison Middle School 04/25/195:00PM H- Braxton County Middle 04/27/192:00PM A- Ritchie County Middle 04/27/1912:00PM A- Doddridge County Middle 04/29/195:00PM A- Buckhannon-Upshur Middle 05/01/195:30PM A- Taylor County Middle 05/02/196;30PM A- West Fairmont Middle 05/07/194:30PM H Tucker Valley Middle Come out and support our wonderful Lady Patriots softball team! We asked a few teachers what they thought. Mr. Stalnaker said, They are doing a good job; they are young, energetic, full of enthusiasm, and play well together. We also asked Mr. Randolph and he said, The softball girls are fantastic and I wish them luck! Mrs. Turner says, They are AMAZING! Mrs. Parks said, They re AWESOME. Mr. Merrifield said, They are talented, they have spectacular pitching, and I hope they keep being undefeated, and that they beat Buckhannon s butt. Mystery Student of the Week Guess the Mystery Student of the Week. Write your answer and name on a piece of paper and put it in the box at the library circulation desk. One student with the correct answer will win a prize. Congratulations to Chance Mayfield for correctly guessing last week s mystery student, Garrett Freeman. This week s mystery student likes basketball.
P ATRIOT TIMES P AGE 6 Mystery Teacher of the Week Congratulations to Audrey Starcher for correctly guessing the mystery teacher of the week, Mrs. Miller Guess the Mystery Teacher of the Week. Write your answer and your name on a piece of paper and put it in the box at the library circulation desk. One student with the correct answer will win a prize. The new mystery teacher s son is named after two book characters. Facts about Washington DC by Adrianna, Trenton, and Maddox The Washington Monument, rising to 555 feet, 5 1/8 inches is the world s tallest obelisk. Washington D.C. is home to some beautiful bridges, and there are six major bridges across the Anacostia River, seven major bridges across the Potomac River, and more than a dozen bridges along the length of Rock Creek Park. If you are in the White House and have to relieve yourself, you will only have a choice of 35 different bathrooms. As of 2013 figures, the White House has 6 levels, 412 doors, 147 windows, 28 fireplaces, eight staircases, and three elevators. Re-painting the outside of the White House alone would require 570 gallons of paint to cover the exterior. Washington, D.C. is the center of all three main branches of the federal government: The Congress, the President, and the Supreme Court.