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Using the format that Lincoln and Douglas used so long ago, seventh grade Black Bear Team students debated several issues, including the death penalty, Hollywood’s influence, homework, animal testing, cell phones in school, Maine’s child labor laws, and sex education in school.  This year’s Lincoln-Douglas Debates were held in the LMS library on Wednesday and Thursday, May  5th and 6th, and judges included many retired teachers from the community.  The debates were a huge success, and thanks to all the students, teachers, and judges for their hard work and dedication!

2010 Black Bear Team Lincoln-Douglas Debate Scores:

#1:    Cell phones should be allowed in schools.
359 points: Affirmative-Keragan, Jordyn, and Sarah K.
344 points: Negative-Blake B., Haleigh, and Alex

#2:    Hollywood is a good influence.
374 points: Affirmative-Damien, Sam, and Clara
357 points: Negative-Lily, Jacob, and Devon C.

#3:    The death penalty should be banned.
372 points: Affirmative-D.J., Kaylen, Zachary, and Ian
368 points: Negative-Christine, Corey, Avery, and Caitlin

#4:    Schools should be allowed to teach sex education to students.
383 points: Affirmative-Savannah, Mason, and Mitchell
374 points: Negative-Andrew, C.J., and Deon

#5:    Homework should be banned from schools.
332 points: Affirmative-Freeman, Mateo, and Dakota
390 points: Negative-Blake N., Sara T., and Devan M.

#6:    Animal testing should be done for medicines and cosmetics.
360 points: Affirmative-Baylee, Tyler, Brandon M., and Selaina
340 points: Negative-Brandyn D., Brianna, Orrin, and Tiffany

#7:    The state of Maine should lower the age at which kids can work.
343 points: Affirmative-Lakeisha, Darin, and Jaime-Lynn
368 points: Negative-Braden, Maddi, and Mike

Team Medalists:

This year’s highest scoring debate team included Devan M., Sara T., and Blake N., with 390 points out of a possible 400.

Individual Medalists:

Zachary

Avery

Savannah

C.J.

Devan M.

Damien

Mitchell

Ian

Braden

Lily

Andrew

Mason

D.J.

Jaime-Lynn

Mike

Blake N.

Brandon M.

Sam

Corey

Haleigh

For the project, groups selected one of several topics we had been studying during our unit about bullying and violence in schools.  Students learned how to use different camera angles, shots, and filming equipment.  They also participated in script and story board workshops, as well as iMovie tutorials to learn how to edit video footage, and add finishing touches, like titles, transitions, music, and special effects.

2010 L.M.S. Academy Hill Film Award Winners:

Best Picture: Zach, Orrin, Baylee  &  Brandyn

Students’ Choice Award (tie): Lily, Deon & Mason  &  Christine, Kaylen, Selaina & D.J.

Best Film Editing: Savannah, Devon C. & Mitchell

Best Script: Blake N., Sara T., Dakota & Alex

Best Action Sequence: Corey, Brianna, Tiffany & Avery

Best Use of Special Effects: Lakeisha, Braden & Devan M.

Best Actor: Mason, Brandyn D. & Zach

Best Actress: Tiffany & Christine

Best Supporting Actor: Damien & Devan M.

Best Supporting Actress: Kaylen  & Lakeisha

Best Villain: D.J., Corey, Braden & Blake B.

Greatest Hero: Avery, Jaime & Devon C.

Best Cinematography: Andrew, Sam  & Jacob

Best Story Board: Clara, C.J. & Damien

Best Sound Editing: Ian, Brandon M., Caitlin & Tyler

Best Bloopers: Lily , Mason, & Deon

Best Teacher Performances: Mr. King and Mrs. Lacombe

Students presented their chosen segments of the play of The Diary of Anne Frank by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett on Friday, January 8th.  They used props and costumes, memorized lines, and used the four tools of subtext, including gestures, pause, stress, and inflection, to deliver their lines.  Their presentations were a big hit!  All photographs courtesy of our fabulous photographer, Miss Layman!