I couldn't believe it either when I read this story from Yahoo News..... Read On.


Bears Roam Inside New York Middle School

By Sharon Hagahanes (AP) New York -

"WATCH OUT MISS SHARON! THERE'S A GRIZZLY BEHIND YOU!" shouts a young sixth grader at Grasslands Middle School in New York City. His name is James Lostigan. He fears for my life. I duck under a desk to hide from this huge bear standing over me, while the teachers keep on teaching. It's quite odd but I accept it. The teachers tell me this has been going on since March 13 and that they have set traps around the school to help prevent the bears from disrupting classes. They have worked so far. "When I first saw the grizzlies I freaked but I knew we had to keep teaching so that the school could not be shut down," said Physics teacher Hannah Joleky. Superintent of New York City Schools Gregory Thomason says, "We realize that the bears are a threat, but since no students have been killed or injured we are continuing classes." Jacob Weslar, a seventh grader, said that he is 'very scared' of the bears, but he continues to go to class because it is important for his education. "I make the best of what I can," Jacob said. The only major incident with the bears was about a few days ago when an Algebra teacher Yavonne Brendza took out her umbrella and tried to hit a 14 foot grizzly in the belly. The grizzly tried to swip, but Ms. Brendza took out a can of Axe Body Spray and used it on the grizzly. The bear was overcome by the aroma. The bears have not been let out of the school due to their immense size. The cause of how they got in remains a mystery.
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Well I go on my cruise for nine days tommorow!!!!!!!!! I will report on it when I get back. Yes, prom is only a few weeks away!! :) I am so excited as with all our other Patriots!!
Thanks for all your continued support. I have been working hard these past few weeks, which explains why I might seem distant to you. Hopefully I will be 'clicking' normally after Break. I hope it helps.

Well, Gotta go and pack!

Have a great spring break every1!!!!

The Amazing Christian L.

*New Tetris game is now available below, ENJOY!!!*

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By the way.......
****APRIL FOOL'S TO THE FIRST STORY*******

Yes this has been quite an exciting weekend so far with many amazing and awesome things that occurred in just such a short time.

Here is the news of the weekend!......................
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MARTAKIUS DENNIS WINS PATRIOT IDOL!!!!!!

Patriot Idol was held on Friday night. There was about 400 students in attendance which is outstanding. Congratulations to all contestants for participating. They were all amazing this year!
Contestants included Seniors 07, dance group; Kelsey Bailey, rock singer; 5 Figure, dance group; Daniel Myles, guitarist; Star, tap dancer; DGG, dance group; Martakius, soul singer; and Leah's Gurlz, dance group. Yep there were many dance groups indeed. The winners of the talent show were as follows:

3rd Place = dance group 5 Figure!

2nd Place = dance group DGG!!

1st Place and Patriot Idol 2007 = soul singer Martakius Dennis!!!



Congratulations to all!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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MANN GIRLS WIN BACK TO BACK STATE BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS

The Mann girls basketball team did it again!!! They won another state basketball championship this past Saturday at the Colonial Center in Columbia. Thousands of Patriot fans were in attendance and many cheering excitement throughout the game. The Lady Patriots beat the North Charleston Cougars 51-45. Congrats go out to all team member which included Ally Wolff, Cassidy Clayton, Keisha Drummond, Tylia Henley, Kristin Burton, Jasmine Hawthorne, Camille Glymph, Kiki Rutledge, Labarbara Martin, Amber Ryals, Lesile Jury, Jill Sheppard, Renee Welfare, and Melissa Billups. WAY TO GO LADIES!!!!!! :)


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And that will conclude our weekend at Mann for now.

Have a great rest of the weekend every1! and a great week.

The Amazing Christian L.