We have been in school for a while now so it’s kind of pointless to talk about the holidays, but… my holiday was just fine, thanks for asking. I got a new phone for Christmas along with a lot of clothes, headphones, and a Tech Deck. For those of you who would like to know what type of phone it was, it’s a Samsung Freeform. For New Year’s I got $100 for a clothing store called Tillys. I bought some grey skinnies, a grey flannel, and a grey beanie. It was a really good time.

Over the holidays, a lot of things have changed at our staff. First off, our editor Donnie has resigned. Anyone interested in the position, talk to me. Also, our dearest friend Emely has changed schools, so we now have a new managing editor to take her place, my cousin, Simone. And no, I did not choose her. What position she was in was entirely her own doing, none of mine. Also we have a new position, photo managing editor, and Javion has been hired for the job.

A lot of things have been happening in the world now as well. First off, it has been Obama’s first year in office. Do you think he has been doing a good job? I think so, though I know that there are a lot of people who disagree. Also, there has been a major earthquake in Haiti. It wasn’t to long ago either. Just happened a few days ago. It’s very sad. Good and innocent people just hurt and some killed for no reason. All of it is very tragic.

On a lighter note, a few things are happening right now in our own community of St. Leo the Great. The annual crab feed is coming up, as well as Catholic Schools Week, and for all you 6th, 7th, and 8th graders out there, be on the lookout for a Valentine’s Dance very soon. And if you’re looking to get away from the real world, why not go out with some friends (or your family) and go see a movie? If you haven’t seen “Avatar” yet and have been wondering whether to see it or not, go read my review.

by Zyhir Brown, 7th Grade
Editor-in-Chief / THE LION LEDGER

Hey hey it’s me Zyhir, your new editor-in-chief for the Lion Ledger. I haven’t been talking in a while, because things at our main office have been moving kinda slow but we are trying our best to get things back in gear. Aside from that, let us talk about what’s going on this time of year.

The holidays are coming up, and there are lots of things going on this time of year here at St. Leo the Great. Not only did we have our Breakfast with Santa on Sunday, but we had the Christmas concert last night (which was amazing by the way) and also the Holiday Dance! I’m really excited for it.

By the way, for those of you who are in 6th, 7th, and 8th who didn’t know, it is going to be on Friday, December 18th from 7:00p to 10:00p.

What else? Oh yeah, do you know about Emely? She is the new managing editor for the Lion Ledger. She is a really good editor and always gets her work done. We didn’t have anyone from 8th grade class on the editorial staff, but now we do, so that’s good. (Even yearbook got one too). Emely has two stories on the front page so if you have not seen it yet, you should hit it up.

A couple of real news before I go. I am sure you all heard about President Obama getting the Nobel Peace Prize, and if you have not, then listen up. Mr. President himself got this very inspirational prize today. I am really proud for him and hope he stays modest about it.

And this just in. You probably know about Tiger Woods since he’s one of the most well-known golfers ever, like up there with people like Arnold Palmer. While I was writing this, we found out he is going to be taking a break from golf. Hope he turns it around since he’s a big figure and some kids looked up to him.

Well, Season’s Greetings and have a Happy New Year. Goodbye for now.

by Zyhir Brown, 7th Grade
Editor-in-Chief / THE LION LEDGER