Truth from the Youth

05/21/2024

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05/21/2024

FOR THE LOVE OF THE GAME

Krueger’s Boyd bequeaths belief and passion to new generations

By Damani Edgington

Staff writer

MICHIGAN CITY – Before winning a championship, coaching future professionals and being a middle school vice principal, John Boyd was a kid who slept in class.

He was an elementary schooler in Gary, Ind., sound asleep when his teacher woke him up.

“She stuck with me.” Boyd said, “She didn’t send me out. So that was a point where I thought I could believe in people.”

Krueger’s Boyd bequeaths belief and passion to new generations By Damani Edgington Staff writer MICHIGAN CITY – Before winning a championship, coaching future professionals and being a middle school vice principal, John Boyd was a kid who slept in class. He was an elementary schooler in Gary, In...

05/21/2024

PASSIONATE AND PRINCIPLED

KMS principal Josh Malone has students’ best interests at heart

By Connor Vandenbergh

Staff writer

MICHIGAN CITY – More than anything, Krueger Middle School Principal Josh Malone is proud of his students.

“(We have) great kids that want to learn, they enjoy being here, and to me that’s the best,” Malone said. “Especially, too, when you hear the kids’ success stories when they make it to high school.”

Check out the rest here:

http://truthfromtheyouth.com/2024/05/21/passionate-and-principled/

05/21/2024

Announcement: There will not be a Truth from the Youth next school year as the club's editor in chief is pursuing other endeavors. Thank you all for your support and stay tuned for two more features tomorrow!

05/21/2024

MAY HE TAKE YOUR ORDER?

KMS student Lawrence Patrick gives his all at family’s pizzeria

By A’Naria Williams

Staff writer

MICHIGAN CITY – ¨How old are you? Are you even supposed to be here?¨

This is commonly asked to 14-year-old Lawrence Patrick. Lawrence, a Krueger Middle School student (and soon to be alumnus), works at his family’s business, Pizza Stop in Michigan City. It was formerly known as Pi City. He is among the youngest at the restaurant.

“My favorite thing is probably being able to help customers and being back to cook for customers,” Lawrence said.

Check out the rest here:

http://truthfromtheyouth.com/2024/05/21/may-he-take-your-order/

05/21/2024

MAY FLOWERS

Krueger teachers Peo, Olson honored at spring chorus concert

By Damani Edgington

Staff writer

MICHIGAN CITY – A staple of Krueger Middle School was in the spotlight this month.

Janine Peo, a loyal teacher to the Krueger Wolves, got her flowers Thursday, May 2, at the spring chorus concert in the school cafeteria.

For 27 of her 37 years at MCAS, Peo has been the glue for the school. With her retirement around the corner, chorus teacher Shirley Allen decided to show her love for her last go around. The chorus welcomed her to the stage with flowers and a thunderous applause.

“It felt good in the sense that Ms. Allen and the chorus students recognized that I support them and have supported them in their program for years,” Peo said. “I felt appreciated. I felt connected and proud to be a part of Krueger Middle School.”

Check out the rest here:

http://truthfromtheyouth.com/2024/05/21/may-flowers/

05/17/2024

ALWAYS THERE

KMS ELA teacher Jamie Hullings pours her heart into her job

By Ailbe Miegl

Staff writer

MICHIGAN CITY – Jamie Hullings always knows what her students need.

Hullings, a seventh grade ELA teacher at Krueger Middle School, is not only there academically for her students but also emotionally.

“I like to be emotionally helpful for kids because I know that that’s what I needed,” Hullings said. “So I try to be like what I needed.”

Check out the rest here:

http://truthfromtheyouth.com/2024/05/17/always-there/

05/16/2024

ELEMENTALLY DISTORTED

A series review worthy of The Last Airbender

By Jayvin Williams

Staff writer

But when the world needed a review the most, he vanished.

In February 2024, the live-action adaptation of the animated Nickelodeon TV series, Avatar: The Last Airbender was released on Netflix. While the series stays true to the source material, it does derail in some of the most important parts of the original series that made it so good. However, the live-action series is still superior to the live-action Avatar movie that was released in 2010.

Check out the rest here:

http://truthfromtheyouth.com/2024/05/16/elementally-distorted/

05/10/2024

MOUNT WHITNEY

KMS math teacher educates with strength and determination

By Abigail Shanks

Staff writer

MICHIGAN CITY – Teresa Whitney didn’t want to be a teacher, let alone a math one.

She was inspired to teach partly because she met a teacher and knew she could be a better teacher than her.

Whitney is an 8th grade math and algebra teacher that strives for her students’ success and works hard to give her students the best education possible.

Check out the rest here: http://truthfromtheyouth.com/2024/05/10/mount-whitney/

05/06/2024

BEFORE THE TIP

Five reflections on the WNBA Draft and upcoming season

By Damani Edgington

Staff writer

It’s no secret that this year’s NCAA Division I women’s basketball championship game between Iowa vs. South Carolina was one to remember. With the game peaking at 24 million views, it became the most-watched basketball game, period, since 2019. With such a huge game for basketball, and especially women’s ball, it was no surprise the WNBA Draft was so popular that following Monday.

It wasn’t just piggybacking off the great game, though. The draft stood on its own feet as a fabulous event in itself. Here are five takeaways from the WNBA Draft that could lead to possibly the greatest season they’ve seen.

Check out the rest here: http://truthfromtheyouth.com/2024/05/02/before-the-tip/

04/23/2024

BLAST TO THE PAST

Krueger's Ard makes history come alive

By Morgan Powenski

Staff writer

MICHIGAN CITY – Sue Ard teaches her students the past to get them ready for the future.

Ard, a social studies teacher at Krueger Middle School, is kind, helpful, chill and can be firm when needed to be. She also never gets tired of the job.

“There are good days and bad days,” she said. “The good outweighs the bad.”

Check out the rest here!

http://truthfromtheyouth.com/2024/04/22/blast-to-the-past/

04/09/2024

NEW VIDEO: OUT OF THIS WORLD

A clip of the eclipse you won't want to miss!

By Damani Edgington and Angeleena Spencer

http://truthfromtheyouth.com/2024/04/09/out-of-this-world/

03/26/2024

NEW REVIEW: KUNG POW

"Kung Fu Panda 4" packs punch worthy of a Dragon Warrior

By Damani Edgington and Quinton Smith

Staff writers

When people heard that the Kung Fu Panda franchise was getting another movie, I’m sure some people were thinking, Wait–they still make Kung Fu Panda movies?”

I’m sure when the producers made the first movie in 2008, they would’ve never thought that they’d make Kung Fu Panda 4 16 years later, which surpassed movies as big as Dune: Part Two at the box office.

Even though the movie was very successful at the box office, the necessity of a fourth movie is still up for debate. Some people believe that you shouldn’t fix what’s not broken, especially if it’s not been broken for eight years straight (with Kung Fu Panda 3 coming out in 2016). Despite not being completely necessary, the movie held its own weight and was a well-crafted addition to the series.

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Kung Fu Panda 4 packs punch worthy of a Dragon Warrior By Damani Edgington and Quinton Smith Staff writers When people heard that the Kung Fu Panda franchise was getting another movie, I’m sure some people were thinking, Wait–they still make Kung Fu Panda movies?” I’m sure when the producers...

03/18/2024

UNCUT: WHO'S YOUR GOAT?

Debating basketball's greatest of all time

By De’Rico Spires and Aaron McKrell

Staff Writer and Editor

Editor's note: This is a column in which two big-time sports fans, 13-year-old De'Rico Spires and 33-year-old Aaron McKrell, debate some of the hottest sports topics of the day.

De’Rico Spires: Basketball was not better in the ‘90s because some of the people in the NBA were and are unknown.

Aaron McKrell: Coming in hot, huh? So, you’re saying that the competition wasn’t what it is today?

DS: No, because we have better NBA players, and coming out of the ‘90s, players were not that athletic.

AM: So let me guess: LeBron is your GOAT over Jordan?

DS: No, LeBron's trash. My GOAT has to either be Giannis Antetokounmpo or Anthony Edwards.

Check out the rest of the story below!

http://truthfromtheyouth.com/2024/03/18/uncut-whos-your-goat/

02/01/2024

STRONG IN HEART

KMS’ Browning goes extra mile for students

By Morgan Powenski

Staff writer

MICHIGAN CITY – Even as a kid, Lindsey Browning was always there for others.

Browning, a social worker at Krueger Middle School, was that one friend that people would come talk to about their problems.

“I enjoyed playing that role, and it made me feel good helping other people,” Browning said.

Read the rest here: http://truthfromtheyouth.com/

12/20/2023

DANCING THE NIGHT AWAY

Krueger hosts first-ever winter semiformal

By Damani Edgington

Staff writer

MICHIGAN CITY – Krueger was dressed to impress Friday night.

Along with the students, the cafeteria was covered head to toe with beautiful lights for Krueger Middle School’s first-ever winter formal.

“With everything else that’s going on, for us to be able to come in and have a dope time, thats what it’s about,” said KMS teacher Brandon Williams, who DJed the event.

Check out the rest of the story - including a crowd-surfing video - in the link below!

Krueger hosts first-ever winter semiformal By Damani Edgington Staff writer MICHIGAN CITY – Krueger was dressed to impress Friday night. Along with the students, the cafeteria was covered head to toe with beautiful lights for Krueger Middle School’s first-ever winter formal. “With everything e...

12/18/2023

New Video: STEPPING UP
By Jayvin Williams
The Michigan City Soul Steppers Drill Team Inc. and Judah Explosion dazzle with dance moves in downtown parade!
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