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2News & Events December 12, 2023Winter EditionLatinos In Action Foodrive!By: Evaly Rosales, and Esther Jean, 7th GradeDuring the month of November, Latinos in Action held a food drive in order to donate collected items to the Guatemalan Center. They wanted to donate to this center because “it is the local community outreach center serving our students and neighborhood.” Thanksgiving is when people get together and give thanks for what they have and consider what they might need for the future. Upon their own reflection, the group decided Thanksgiving would be a good time of year to give to those who are in need. All first period classes were invited to participate in this event. According to Ms.Alvarado, the LIA sponsor on our campus, the school “did very well, and we should be proud about the amount of donations as well as the participation across all grade levels and staff.” After collecting all the cans, they announced that Mr. Purpuris' class won! His class collected “12 bags of donations followed by Ms. Mills and Ms. Tepper’s classes.” In total, the school donated “approximately 60 bags full of canned food and other non-perishable items.” After running such a successful food drive, we wondered what kind of outreach they are planning next. Ms. Alvarado responded by saying, “This is classified information. But I bet we will knock your socks off!”Thank you to all of the students in LIA, Mr. Purpuri’s class, and all of the students and staff of L.C. Swain for your part in the food drive outreach program. Our school is making a difference, making someone's life easier and happier by helping provide when they are in need. We can’t wait to see what LIA has in store throughout the rest of the year.■Mr. Purpuri’s class collected the most food!Look at that haul! Swain staff and students donated over 60 bags of food!

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3Christmas Around The World!By: Kevin Derius, 7th GradeDo you think that every country celebrates Christmas the same way? Well if you guessed yes, you’d be wrong. Some countries celebrate differently than others and there are countries that don't celebrate Christmas at all .Continue reading to find out different winter holiday traditions in other countries, and also learn how some of our very own Stallions celebrate Christmas here in town. Many countries across the globe celebrate Christmas, but some countries celebrate differently. In Israel, Hanukkah is celebrated instead. Even though many people in the United States celebrate this holiday also, the country of Israel celebrates with some unique traditions. They often have students present plays, they have musical shows, and they play a game with a spinning top called a dreidel. They also light eight candles in a stand called a menorah and eat fried foods such as filled donuts and potato pancakes called latkes. Christmas traditions vary widely around the world as well. In Mexico, for example, families participate in "Las Posadas," a nine-day celebration reenacting Mary and Joseph's search for a place to stay. In Germany, the advent calendar is a popular tradition, with families opening a numbered door each day leading up to Christmas and in Japan, it's common to celebrate Christmas with a meal of KFC which is a tradition that began as a marketing campaign in the 1970s. These are just a few examples of the diverse and fascinating Christmas traditions found in different countries around the world. Even some of our L.C. Swain Stallions celebrate differently. Litzania Omeir, a sixth grader states, “In Nicaragua we have kinda like a carnival each year and there are people dancing on the streets in dresses and playing loud music” which sounds like fun! Also Jemina Estime, an eighth grader states, “In Haiti, they don't have Christmas trees. Instead of all that we eat, play a few games, then pass out gifts that we had for secret santa. We do that every year. And also before the new year we eat this soup called soup joumou.” Liliana Guzman states that “In Mexico, around January we celebrate Dia de los Reyes. We write a letter of things we want and tie them to a balloon and let them go.” As you can see, there are many different ways our stallions enjoy celebrating Christmas.It’s amazing how one holiday can bring about so many different and unique traditions. Most traditions are passed down between family members, but it can be fun to start new traditions as well. Whatever traditions you choose, the key to all celebrations is enjoying them with friends and family.■News & Events December 12, 2023Winter Edition

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4Science Fair WinnersBy: Mr. Skipper Martinez & Mrs. Moschetti, Staff MembersCongratulations to all of the students who participated in this year’s L.C. Swain Science Fair. Several students’ projects were selected to move onto the Regional Competition on January 20th, 2024. It will be held from 9am to 12pm at the Safe Schools Institute. Congratulations to Hector Diaz Nunez and Jesus Garcia for winning ‘Best Data Collection and Analysis’, Esmeralda Galindo and Mia Moya Guifarro for ‘Most Creative Project Idea and Execution’, Sofia Pickens for ‘Most Successful Use of the Scientific Method’, Daniel Nardozzi for ‘Best Project Board Design’, and Isabella Mairena for ‘Most Promising Research Question’.■News & Events December 12, 2023Winter Edition● Hector Diaz Nunez and Jesus Garcia: ‘Best Data Collection and Analysis’● Esmeralda Galindo and Mia Moya Guifarro: ‘Most Creative Project Idea and Execution’● Sofia Pickens: ‘Most Successful Use of the Scientific Method’● Daniel Nardozzi: ‘Best Project Board Design’● Isabella Mairena: ‘Most Promising Research Question’

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5News & Events December 12, 2023Winter EditionWinter Dazzle Art ShowBy: Mr. Herrera & Art studentsThe district sponsored Winter Art Dazzle art show is going on now through this Friday, the 15th of December. Some art pieces are available to be seen only in person and the Fulton Holland Educational Center and other pieces are available to be seen virtually. Click on the images below to view the individual pieces up close. This is a sample of what just a few of our Art Stallions have created this year. Enjoy! ■7th Grade CivicsBy: Ms. Polito & Mrs. Moschetti, staffStudents in Ms. Polito’s 7th grade Civics class studied the creation of the constitution and wrote their own social contracts. They also constructed structures of different types of governments. After construction, they reflected on the differences between oligarchies and democracies and examined their different social contracts.■

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7News & Events December 12, 2023Winter EditionIn early November, all 7th Graders in Palm Beach County were able to go on a field trip to the Palm Beach Zoo for free! The Palm Beach County school district sponsored the initiative in order to promote District-wide shared community experiences among students.Students who went to the Palm Beach Zoo had different opinions about it. Jose Villatoro said, that he enjoyed the zoo and had fun while being there. On the other spectrum, Evaly Rosales said that she didn’t like the zoo. She said it was too hot and said students were not allowed to get food.The students that attended the zoo field trip liked all kinds of different animals. For instance, Gary Tabors said they liked “The place where you can feed the birds with nectar”. However, staff member, Brooke Panunzi, said that she enjoyed she enjoyed “Seeing the otters and the panthers”. Jaylah Shannon said she most liked “the monkeys” while Diana Benoit said she liked “the tiger”, and Allison Garcia-Manrique most enjoyed “the black bear.”Overall, this free field trip was a success for the 7th graders who participated. It provided a nice break from their hard work at school and allowed them to see all sorts of amazing animals! A big ‘thank you’ goes out to the Palm Beach County school district for sponsoring this trip for our school.■7th Grade at the Zoo!By: Hugo Leon, 7th Grade and Faith Lee, 8th Grade

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8The S.T.E.M Club is Here!By: Bailey Gentile, 7th GradeThe S.T.E.M. club is held once a week here on campus. The acronym S.T.E.M stands for science, technology, engineering, and math. Nerline Canel from the Urban League of Palm Beach County hosts the weekly meetings in Ms. Joubert’s classroom every Wednesday from 4:15pm-5:15pm. According to Ms. Canel, the purpose of the club is to “increase student interest in S.T.E.M related subjects and careers”. Students work on planned S.T.E.M activities at each meeting. So far, the S.T.E.M. club has been making things like helicopters, straw rockets, marshmallow catapults, bridges, and light up speakers. The club also plans on hosting guest speakers who currently work in S.T.E.M. related fields. They will also be taking 3-5 field trips throughout the year, and will even go to Universal Studios! You can still join by getting a registration form from Mrs. Joubert, Mr. Roman, or Ms. Nerline. The S.T.E.M. club is a perfect club for people interested in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics. So if you are interested in joining, please pick up a form. Then you can look forward to working on fun and intriguing projects. The S.T.E.M. club sounds like a great opportunity to learn something new while building friendships through teamwork and having fun. ■News & Events December 12, 2023Winter Edition

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9Editorials & Reviews December 12, 2023Winter EditionLana Del Rey is one of the most influential artists of our time. She has inspired singers like Billie Eilish, Taylor Swift, and Melanie Martinez. Lana Del Rey has been given the title of the “Queen of Sadness” because her songs contain lyrics talking about deep topics with slow beats. Her songs also have amazing lyrics and instrumentals.Lana Del Rey’s highest grossing tour “La to the Moon” was her most popular concert for her 4th studio album “Lust for Life”. She loves receiving gifts from her fans during concerts. She also engages with them by taking pictures with them during her songs. Del Rey had her breakthrough in 2012 with her first album “Born To Die” and she became viral overnight. She talked about this album and how the songs dealt with her struggles as a teenager. She once said she felt everything she needed to say with this album. One song for example “Video Games” talks about loving someone so much you're willing to do anything for them.Lana Del Rey expresses her sadness through her songs, causing other singers to shame her for being vulnerable and speaking out about her feelings and her life. However, she has continued to defend herself from what other people have to say about her by addressing it in her songs. Her fans also support her and some may even say her vulnerability creates the strong connection between her and her fans. If you have never listened to one of her songs, look her up on your favorite streaming app. Her songs just hit differently.■Lana Del Rey: Songs of the HeartBy: Katelyn Velasquez, 8th GradeWhat is your favorite Thanksgiving meal?By: Izeyael Laborde, 7th Grade

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10Editorials & Reviews December 12, 2023Winter EditionCozy Holiday Song PlaylistsBy: Amy Condori, Jensy Amador, and Abigayllah Jean Jilles, 7th GradeThere are so many holiday songs being played at this time of year. We wanted to sort through and find the very best recommendations that will put you in a holiday mood. Check out our Top 10 list of holiday songs (to the right) that you should definitely listen to this season. We recommend these songs because they make you feel cozy and happy for the holiday season. They are fun to listen to with your family and might even make you want to sing along. We also wanted to see what other favorite songs our Stallions enjoy during this time of year. Here’s what they shared. So log into your favorite streaming app and check out all the great music available this holiday season. Then you can create your own mix of holiday favorites to share with friends and family.■

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11Sports December 12, 2023Winter EditionCongratulations to all the girls who made the Volleyball team this year! They are: Clania Antonie, Aniiah Romero, Dahana Joseph, Bianca Tassy, Chaya Holmes, Samara Mulvey, Taliah Bryant, Kayla Madrugo, Nashca Jean, Evelyn Jimenez, Sophia Martinez, Joselyn Livers, Makayla Beneche, Melissa Gutierrez, and Keira Narmontas. They will play a total of 10 games this season which runs from November 15th-December 20th. All 10 games start at 4:30 and home games cost $2.00 to attend.At the start of the season, the team set some achievable goals for themselves. Firstly, they wanted to beat Palm Springs Middle School. Secondly, they want to make the county playoffs, and finally, they want to become division champs. So far, the L. C. Swain Girls Volleyball team is doing really well. They have a 5-1 record and even beat Palm Springs! They are working hard practicing their skills, communication, and team work so that they can make it to the finals and be the #1 team! The girls are off to a great start, so come out and support the team. The last home game is on Wednesday, Dec. 20th at 4:30 against Village Academy. Let’s support the girls and go watch the game!■Girls Volleyball By: Alyssa Lee and Karen Escobar Hernandez, 7th GradeBoys SoccerTeam Members: 8th graders- Luis Licona, Olvin Martinez, Xavier Paredes, William Roblero, Xavier Mariano, Alexander Villatoro, Oscar Martinez, Maicol Rivera, Rene Castaneda, Sergio Castaneda, Noel A., Bryan Castellon, Christopher Ines, Markos Rodriguez, Maximiliano Guzman, Adolf Doumlin, Edwin Morales 7th graders- Kevin Fumes, Yoandi Borja, Justin Mayen, Bryan Garcia, Ronny BacerraPedro Resendiz, Gregory Mesa, Abner Villalta, Brycen Santos, Santiago Ortiz, Jose GarciaCurrent Record: 3 W-1LCurrent Record: 5W-1L

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Lifestyle & Entertainment 13December 12, 2023Winter EditionHow to Make Delicious Hot Cocoa BombsBy: Alyssa Lee and Karen Escobar Hernandez, 7th GradeDo you want to have some hot chocolate during the winter? Do you want to make a hot cocoa bomb to make hot chocolate less boring? Learn how by following the 5 simple steps below. Then you will have some amazing cocoa bombs to share during the cold winter days!MATERIALSPastry brushNitrile or latex glovesMicrowave-safe bowlSmall piping bag (optional)Muffin papers, for packaging (optional)INGREDIENTSChocolate (any kind of chocolate!)Sugar and saltcocoa powderMarshmallowssprinkles or extra candies (OPTIONAL) INSTRUCTIONS1. Make the Chocolate Milk PowderTo get started, get out a jar with a lid. Combine the sugar, cocoa powder, and salt. Shake up the ingredients in a sealed container until all the ingredients are mixed together. Store in a sealed container in a cool, dry place. 2. Melt the ChocolateTo melt the chocolate in the microwave, add the chocolate to a microwave-safe bowl. Heat the chocolate in 20-second increments, stirring after every 20 seconds, until melted.3. Make the Chocolate ShellsAdd a heaping spoonful of the melted chocolate to each of the six chocolate molds. Use the spoon to spread the chocolate up the sides of each mold. Make sure the entire inside of each mold is evenly coated with chocolate. (Save extra chocolate to use later.)4. Assemble the Hot Chocolate BombsFlip over three of the molds to be filled. Fill each of the halves with 2 tablespoons of the chocolate milk powder and 1 tablespoon of mini marshmallows. Place the remaining halves, seam-side down, on a separate baking sheet. Place the sheet on top of a pot of warm water over low heat to slightly melt the rims of the molds. With gloves on (so you don't leave fingerprints) cover each filled chocolate half with an empty half, sealing it. Decorate with any extra melted chocolate, sprinkles, and other candies. Use immediately, or within 24 hours, for best results. Store at room temperature.5. Make the Hot ChocolateTo make hot chocolate, add a chocolate bomb into a mug. Slowly pour about 1½ cups of hot milk over the bombs and stir. Sip and enjoy!A lot of people seem to like making their hot chocolate the traditional way but sometimes other people want to spice up their day. You may use this fairly easy recipe to make delicious hot chocolate to share with your friends and family during the winter holiday season. Merry Christmas !!😋■

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Lifestyle & Entertainment 18December 12, 2023Winter EditionAre you having trouble trying to find fun and easy decorations for Christmas? Well, paper snowflakes are not only a fun and cute way to design a room, but they're also a lot easier to make than you might think! All you’ll need is a sheet of paper and some scissors.How To Make Paper SnowflakesBy: Madelyn Cedillo, 8th GradeNow that you've finished your snowflake, hang it up with some string, and enjoy the view! These snowflakes add a subtle but finishing touch to a room or project and add lots of character.■How do you prefer to roast your marshmallows?Survey response from L.C. Swain students & staff

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