Eighth graders took part in their annual Advisory Buzz Competition, lead by math teacher and assistant director of the Middle School Ms. Chall. The event included representatives from each advisory who participated in a mathematical competition in which they counted and buzzed out all numbers containing the numeral seven or a multiple of 7. The winner was Omare Omatete, with second place going to Zoe Woods-Arthur. Each eighth grade advisory was also awarded points for school spirit, as evidenced by wearing their designated advisory colors and supporting each other through positive language. Advisories also win points by avoiding tardies and demerits, decorating their classrooms, and taking on leadership roles throughout the school year. The year-long advisory competition culminates in a day of athletic endeavors in the spring called Advisory Olympics.

The Latino Heritage Club is hosting a movie night on Wednesday, November 14 to view the animated film “Coco,” a fantasy movie about El Dia De Los Muertos, traditionally celebrated the first day of November. Proceeds from the event will go to an orphanage in Honduras through the CARE organization. The club will collect school supplies, including lightly used backpacks, and also sell snacks and henna decorations to raise additional money. Tickets for the event cost $3 in advance and $5 at the door.

With eyes on the midterm elections, sixth grade civics teacher Mr. Staten’s class explored all the most exciting senate races, looking at historical trends about the midterm elections. Mr. Staten gave his own predictions for races in Texas, Tennessee, Arizona, Nevada, and Missouri.