Falcon Flyer
Hillcrest Middle School
Volume 2 Issue 11
Rules for Internet Safety!
Inside this issue:
Continues Pg.2.
Internet Safety 2
Olympics 3
Interviews 4
Interviews Cont. 5
Cartoon Mania 6
Officer Interview 7
Sponsor 8
On Feb. 12 2010 tragedy struck the Winter Olympics when luger,
Nodar Kumaritashvili of the republic of Georgia veered off the
track on the last turn nicknamed, “Thunderbird” and hit an unpad-
ded steel post. Continues Pg. 3.
Internet Safety
Internet Safety
Dani Kuper
Here are some rules you should keep in mind while surfing the web:
1.You should NEVER give out personal information to anyone you meet online.
2.NEVER plan to meet up with someone you do not know.
3.Don’t fill out any “fun” questionnaires that are forwarded to you from your
friends. Forwards get passed around to everyone.
4.Sometimes you might befriend someone who you don’t really know. You should-
n’t do this because for all you know that could be a 50 year old guy who likes to
mess with kids.
5.You shouldn’t answer any emails or IM’s from people you don’t know.
6.There’s no such thing as “private” on the internet.
7.When posing pictures of yourself. If they aren’t something you would want your
mother, future boss, teacher, or potential college advisor to see.
8.NEVER share your password with anyone not even your closest friends.
9.Always ask permission before you download content from the internet.
If you are to follow these rules you should stay safe like Evan and Shawn!
Winter Olympics
Tragedy Strikes the Winter Olympics
By Richy James
On Feb. 12 2010 tragedy struck the Winter Olympics when
luger, Nodar Kumaritashvili of the republic of Georgia veered
off the track on the last turn nicknamed, “Thunderbird” and hit
an unpadded steel post. He struck the pole at speeds upwards of
90 mph. Medical workers rushed to his side and started per-
forming CPR. He was rushed to the hospital where he was pro-
nounced dead. He was competing in his first Olympic games, he
was just 21 years of age.
Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics
The winter olympics kicked off
around two weeks ago as the U.S.
lead in total medals with 28. Once
leading in a landslide, U.S.A. blew its
lead to Germany catching up with 24
total medals. The last week is about to
began with the Finals for mens hockey. The U.S. are surpris-
ingly at the top seed, clinching their first round bye. They past
by the favorites to win to
Canada.
Interviews
Interview with Mrs. Asher
Our first question for Mrs. Asher was: Where did you graduate, college/
university? “I graduated from ASU.” What made you want to teach here at Hillcrest? “Well
I love Junior High School mostly 7-8 graders, and I heard great things about Hillcrest, so
that made me want to teach at Hillcrest.” Have you taught at any other school? “Yes I
taught at other schools, Mountain Sky for 7 years and Paseo Hills for 1 year.” How long
have you been teaching? “I have been teaching for 12 years.” What do you like the most
about teaching? “I love the kids.” What do you like the least about teaching? “Paper work
and grading”. Is there any other job you wanted to do before becoming a teacher? “I wanted
to be a nurse.” What is your favorite candy? “CHOCOLATE” Where is your favorite place
to vacation? “Any where with a beach.” What is your favorite thing to do when you’re not
teaching? “Anything active, hiking, biking, tennis, spend time with friends and family.” Do
you have any pets? “A dog Maggie, she is a boxer dog.” What is your least favorite animal?
“Reptiles, snakes.” What is your favorite sport? “Volleyball”. What is you’re favorite sport
to watch? “Basketball, Phoenix Suns”. Did you ever teach anything else besides Career Ex-
plorations? “Science.”
Interviews Cont.
Interview with Walker Yancy
Walker Yancy was born on January 8th 1996. He attended Las Bri-
sas elementary school kindergarten to sixth grade; he now attends
here at Hillcrest. He’s in the 8th grade in core 8-1. I asked what his
favorite subject was and he stated “Social studies and math are tied
because both of the teachers are chill.” His best friend here at Hill-
crest is Janae Kardell. His favorite color is blue. His sport that you
most likely will see him playing is roller hockey. He started play-
ing when he was only 7, in the first grade. He plays roller hockey
for Sharp Shooters. Some of his other hobbies beside hockey are
going to CCV on Saturday nights with friends, track, snowboarding
and video games. In his free time he likes to hangout with his girl-
friend, practice hockey, and video games.
Cartoon Mania
By: Mariah Cordova
When our parents were young they watched cartoons like we do now days.
Some of the cartoons are still playing now but not most. The top cartoon
that still plays now is SpongeBob Square pants. This show has always been
funny to our parents and now to us. SpongeBob Square pants will always be
funny. Next as May now bugs bunny and daffy duck that show is Looney
Tunes we know him by his goofy acts and will always know him that Bugs
Bunny. In third Place is Scooby Doo he is known for is mystery puzzles
with shaggy. In fourth place is an old show that we know as Ren & Stimpy.
In last place is The Simpsons we know him as is silly jokes and this show
will always make us laugh. These are all the top 5 cartoons that were
watched by our parents and now by us that will never get old.
Officer Interview
Q: What is your name? Q: What jail(s) do you work in?
A: John Salazar. A: I do not work in a jail any longer, but I
have worked at the Madison Street,
Q: What is your rank/position?
Durango, First Avenue and Tents jails.
A: I am a lieutenant in the Maricopa
County Sheriff’s Office. I work for Q: What type of work vehicle do you
Sheriff Joe Arpaio. drive?
Q: Where do you work? A: At work I drive an unmarked Ford
Crown Victoria.
A: I am assigned to the Patrol Resources
Bureau’s Court Security Division. My
Q: What type of training/school did you
group of deputies and officers take in-
mates to court and provide security for
have to go to?
the judge, court staff and the public visit-
ing the court house. A: Initially, I went to an academy; now I
teach at the academy. I also served as
Q: What type of equipment do you use/ a section commander assigned to the
carry? How much does it weigh? Training Division.
A: I use a police radio, keys and coded iden- Q: Were you ever in the military?
tification badges to access restricted
areas. Although I normally where
regular clothes, on my uniform I carry
A: Yes; I was in the Navy. I retired from
pepper spray, an X26 TASER, handcuffs the military reserves 4 years ago.
and a Glock 22 (40 caliber semiautomatic
handgun). My duty belt weighs 15- Q: How old are you?
20 pounds fully loaded with gear.
A: 46
Q: Why did you go in to a law enforcement
career? Q: Have you ever been in a high speed
chase?
A: My father was a career police officer. I
wanted to follow in his footsteps.
A: Yes.
Q: What is the favorite part of your job?
Q: How long have you been a lieutenant?
A: My favorite part is the satisfaction I get
when I am able to help someone. My A: 10 years.
most rewarding assignment was as an
investigator in the Internal Affairs Divi- Q: How long have you been in law en
sion. forcement?
A: For 23 years.
