By. Makayla Kind On October 31, 2012, Halloween wasn’t the only thing that Huffman was celebrating. The Huff- man High Youth and Government conducted a mock presidential elec- tion. The entire student body partici- pated. “Why are we doing this and it doesn’t count?” said a student. This mock election was a good experience to see what our school thought about the election. Ultimately, it was a huge success with the candidate Barack Obama as the winner. Almost a week later the real election took place on November 6, 2012. We found out that the school favored Barack Obama as president, but we had to see what America thought. The winner would be based on the candidate’s stance on different issues. “Marriage is meant only for a man and women”, said Gov- ernor Romney, seeing that President Obama supports gay marriage. On November 6th the American people voted to have President Barack Obama back in the white house. Each candidate needed 270 electoral votes to win. President Obama exceeded that number with 303 electoral votes while Governor Romney had 206 electoral votes. This was all before Florida could be count- ed. The Ameri- can citizens have spoken, and our president-- Barack Obama--will serve another term. The American people have spoken—four more years. The Iron Bowl: Who Ya Wit—War Eagle or Roll Tide? By. Aaron Walker Auburn and Alabama fans were you ready for the Iron Bowl? I know you ran out to get your jerseys, hats, socks, shoes and more out. This epic rivalry was a good game to stay home and watch with my family. Who did you root for this year--the back to back National Champions, Alabama or the under dogs, Auburn? The National Champions Alabama had an intense defense and a sensational offense but their major upset loss to Texas A&M showed that they could be brought down with the right attitude and team work. Alabama played hard this game and a lot of people thought they would come out with the win, but Auburn had a lot to prove. This game was important to both colleges. Before the game, fans wondered, will the game be another upset to Alabama or just another expected loss to Auburn? Alabama has a big head on their shoulders, but will Auburn have the intense defense and the same bag of tricks as they did two years ago to take them down? Auburn has definitely been in a slump this year without a doubt. The team’s 2-7 record showed that they were an easy team to beat. As an Auburn fan, I kept thinking about how Auburn has always been a team with a bag of tricks. Though they have a team of freshmen, they played their hearts out. So on behalf of the angry Auburn fans before this game, there was still some hope for them. Both teams are National Champions and wanted to win this game. Bama fans saw this game as another win for them. Auburn fans for the most part didn’t even want to see the game. So, after the Thanksgiving turkey was merely bones, and Black Friday was a small memory, I tuned in to the Auburn-Alabama game. This game promised to be full of surprises. I got my food ready and was prepared to see a good game. To my fellow Auburn fans, you will understand this. While I was dressed head to toe in my Au\burn gear, I prayed for my team to win, to keep their heads up, and to look forward to a better season next year. However, at the end of the game, I was deeply upset and disturbed. Alabama became the SEC Champs yet again. Alabama Rolled Tide all over Auburn. They lead the game from the beginning all the way through to the end. Alabama triumphed over Auburn with a score of 0-49. Alabama won again. The American people have spoken, and our president-- Barack Obama--is here for another four years. Special points of interest: Dec. 6—Beta Club and NHS will have piping hot coffee, hot chocolate, and doughnuts outside of the Galley. Please come and support our efforts. Dec. 6—Birmingham All-City Christmas choir concert at the Boutwell Auditorium. District Science Dept. head meeting at Huffman High School from 2:30-4:30p.m. Dec. 8—College Expo-Legion Field-9a.m.-12p.m. Dec. 11—Christmas Concert is @ Huffman High School at 7:00p.m. Dec. 12—Chamber Choir performs @ Blue Cross Blue Shield luncheon. Dec. 14—Skills USA Habitat for Humanity; Remember to meet in the library conference room on Wed. and Thurs. (Officers only on Thurs.) Dec. 15—Congratulations to Mrs. H. English . She graduates from the University of West Alabama with an Education Specialist degree in School Counseling. Jan. 7—Shadow an executive Program 10th and 11th grade students must submit an essay to apply. See counselors for further info. Jan. 18—2013 Student Cam Campaign has already begun. Students are asked to create a 5-8 minute video documentary on a topic related to the competition. Entries must be submitted by Jan. 18. See your guid- ance counselor for more info. 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By. Makayla Kind
On October 31, 2012,
Halloween wasn’t the only thing that
Huffman was celebrating. The Huff-
man High Youth and Government
conducted a mock presidential elec-
tion. The entire student body partici-
pated. “Why are we doing this and it
doesn’t count?” said a student. This
mock election was a good experience
to see what our school thought about
the election. Ultimately, it was a
huge success with the candidate
Barack Obama as the winner.
Almost a week later the
real election took place on November
6, 2012. We found out that the
school favored
Barack Obama as
president, but we
had to see what
America thought.
The winner would
be based on the
candidate’s stance
on different issues.
“Marriage is meant
only for a man and
women”, said Gov-
ernor Romney, seeing that President
Obama supports gay marriage.
On November 6th the
American people voted to have
President Barack Obama back in
the white house. Each candidate
needed 270 electoral votes to win.
President Obama exceeded that
number with 303
electoral votes
while Governor
Romney had 206
electoral votes.
This was all
before Florida
could be count-
ed. The Ameri-
can citizens have
spoken, and our
president--
Barack Obama--will serve another
term. The American people have
spoken—four more years.
The Iron Bowl: Who Ya Wit—War Eagle or Roll Tide?
By. Aaron Walker
Auburn and Alabama fans were
you ready for the Iron Bowl? I know you ran out to get your jerseys, hats, socks, shoes and more out.
This epic rivalry was a good game to stay home and
watch with my family. Who did you root for this
year--the back to back National Champions,
Alabama or the under dogs, Auburn?
The National Champions Alabama
had an intense defense and a sensational offense but
their major upset loss to Texas A&M showed that
they could be brought down with the right attitude
and team work. Alabama played hard this game and
a lot of people thought they would come out with the
win, but Auburn had a lot to prove. This game was important to both colleges. Before the game, fans
wondered, will the game be another upset to
Alabama or just another expected loss to Auburn?
Alabama has a big head on their shoulders, but will Auburn have the
intense defense and the same bag of tricks as they did two years ago to take them down?
Auburn has definitely
been in a slump this year without a
doubt. The team’s 2-7 record showed
that they were an easy team to beat. As
an Auburn fan, I kept thinking about
how Auburn has always been a team
with a bag of tricks. Though they have a
team of freshmen, they played their
hearts out. So on behalf of the angry
Auburn fans before this game, there was
still some hope for them. Both teams are
National Champions and wanted to win
this game. Bama fans saw this game as
another win for them. Auburn fans for
the most part didn’t even want to see the
game.
So, after the Thanksgiving turkey was merely bones, and Black Friday was a small memory, I tuned in to the
Auburn-Alabama game. This game promised to be full of surprises.
I got my food ready and was prepared to see a good game. To my
fellow Auburn fans, you will understand this. While I was dressed
head to toe in my Au\burn gear, I prayed for my team to win, to
keep their heads up, and to look forward to a better season next
year. However, at the end of the game, I was deeply upset and
disturbed. Alabama became the SEC Champs yet again.
Alabama Rolled Tide all over Auburn. They lead
the game from the beginning all the way through to the end.
Alabama triumphed over Auburn with a score of 0-49. Alabama
won again.
The American people have spoken, and our president-- Barack Obama--is here for another four years.
Special points of interest: Dec. 6—Beta Club and NHS will have piping hot coffee,
hot chocolate, and doughnuts outside of the Galley.
In this land of opportunity we are very rich—rich in love, rich in health, rich in knowledge, rich in wealth. However, we forget that everyone is not on the same socioeconomic status, and they are not as fortunate. Thank you football team for taking the time to reach back and help others that are in need. I challenge all Viking Voice readers to make a difference in another person’s life by volun-teering, donating goods, donating time, reading to the elderly, etc. You CAN make a difference in the lives of others. Thanks for showing us how to serve and be of help to others. Go Viks!