What is diversity? Diversity, as the sociology class defined it, means ethnic, gender, racial, and socioeconomic variety in a situation, institution, or group. On May 14th, Mr. Steven’s sociology class held a diversity forum in the gym to educate and to send an awareness of what it means to be diverse. The forum consisted of a panel made up of the sociology students. These students answered questions that were asked by the moderator, Mrs. Gorenz. The students were juniors: Jennifer Wick, Kevin Hernandez, Monique Mata, Alejandra Campos, and Alex Mickel. Mrs. Staudenmeir, and Mr. Stevens also took part in the forum. The audience got to see a two part video, that was made up of teachers and students, who answered questions such as, "What is diversity?," among many others. The video was put out by video conductors: Erik Acosta and Kevin Hernandez. At the end of the forum, all students including junior high and high school could participate in an open discussion. There were also students from IVCC, who gave their opinions on what it means to be diverse in a college setting. A special guest, Dr. Gomez, Dean of Humanities, Fine Arts and Social Sciences at IVCC, gave a special speech with a memorable line, "Everyone has an opportunity. But not everyone has an equal chance."

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8th Graders went on Field Trip

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By. Lorena E.

On Tuesday May,11

The 8th graders traveled to the windy city, (Chicago) for some fun.

At 7:45 A.M. students met at the school for donuts and juice at the gym. At 8:00 A.M. they headed for Chicago. At 10:15 A.M. the students arrived at Brookfield Zoo.

At 3:45 P.M. The students went to Ed Debevic’s for dinner. Ed Debevic’s is a restaurant in downtown Chicago where the servers are rude while taking and serving orders. It is a 50’s eatery where meals are generally under $10.00. The students got to try the world’s smallest ice cream which is literally no bigger than a shot glass.

The students returned home at 6:00 P.M.

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JH State Track Qualifiers

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By: Cortland K.

On Saturday the Depue Junior High Track Team was at Sectionals at the Rollie Morris Track in Spring Valley.. 16 of the team members have the chance to go to state in Peoria and metal in their events.

8th Grade Girls 8th Grade Boys

Lexie Miranda: 100, 200, And 4×200, LJ Austin Zimmer: 1600

Morgan Bosnich: Shot, Discus, 4×200 Eric Cortes: 100 meter dash

Adilene Gavina: 1600, 4×200 Jesse Lopez: 800

7th Grade Girls 7th Grade Boys

Lindsey Werkau: 4×200(8th), 4×400 Garret Barto: 100, 4×200

Angelica Moreno: 1600, 800, 4×400 Addison Barnes: 1600, 4×200

Kenzie Thompson: 400, 4×400 Alberto Martinez: 4×200

Patricia Arevalo: 4×400 Salvador Raya: 4×200

Mercedes Ruiz: 4×400 David Moreno: 800, 4×200

Congratulations to all the qualifiers for this year’s State Track Meet!!! Good Luck on Friday and Saturday.

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DARE Graduation Held

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By Ashley I.

Congratulations to both 5th grade classes for completing the D.A.R.E program with Deputy Dan Smith. The Ten week program consisted of learning to be drug and violence free, different ways to say no, and what to do when your in a bad situation. The Ceremony was on May 12 at 1:30pm in the gym. It started off with the Pledge of Elegance lead by 5th grader Edgar Moreno. Then Deputy Dan took the floor with the introduction discussing about what the class has done and how proud he was of them all. Next they announced the winners of the essays, from Miss Fisher’s class, third place went to Andrea Cortes, Second place Jade Giacometti and first place Luis Cruz. From Miss Weddell’s class, third place went to Larisa Moya, second place Lexi Quesse and first place Maria Madrigal. For the posters from Miss Fischer’s class third place went to Meranda Wood, second place Luis Cruz and first place went to Leah peek. From Miss Weddell class, third place went to lizabeth Arellano, second place Maria Madrigal and first place Larissa Moya. After reading their essays, Deputy Dan presented the above and beyond award, which to everyone surprise, everyone from both classes completed more then asked to and got a D.A.R.E flag to hang up in the school! After presenting the flag, Miss Fischer and Miss Weddell presented the certificates to their classes. To celebrate the 5th graders and their families got cake and punch in the cafeteria, and got their t-shirts signed by the one and only Deputy Dan Smith

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