The Cougar Times

The Garrison Union Free School
1100 Route 9D
Garrison, New York 10524
(845) 424-3689

Editors
Olivia
John

Adviser
Mrs. Rowe

Tuesday, June 9, 2009

The end of the Cougar Times as the graduation bell chimes...

By Chloe

We're so close to being finished with the Garrison School, which means that we're finished with this year's Cougar Times. We've covered topics ranging from the Holiday dance in 2007 to the 8th-grade Boston trip in 2009.

We've improved in our writing, as well as the topics we've chosen. I think our writing has matured and become more sophisticated. I've enjoyed interviewing people about various topics. My favorite interview was the sports one about how students love to play on teams.

I have so many favorite stories that my fellow students have written that I find it difficult to choose the one I like best. Some stories took time to write and research, but in the end, they all turned out great.

Mrs. Rowe has helped us every step of the way. She's helped us come up with ideas, edit our writing, and much more! Without her, there wouldn't be a Cougar Times. We're all thankful that she's helped us come so far! I can't believe so much time has passed!

Adviser's note: A huge congratulations to the Cougar Times staff on creating such a great newsblog, rich in voice and style! They have worked hard on their interviewing and writing skills and have learned to edit their work for enjoyable reading on the web. The site has a sophisticated design as well that should be commended. All the best as they continue in their many pursuits in high school and beyond!--Mrs. Rowe

Backyard Escapes: Summer Reading List

By Noah
Keep in mind that this list comes from a huge fan of young adult fantasy. You might like mystery, or sci-fi, but if you like fantasy or are interested in giving it a try, this is the booklist for you.

1: Percy Jackson and the Olympians series, by Rick Riordan

2: My Side of the Mountain, by Jean Craighead George

3: The Hobbit, by J.R.R. Tolkein

4: The Chronicles of Narnia series, by C.S. Lewis

5: The Inkheart series, by Cornelia Funke

6: The Eragon Cycle, by Christopher Paolini

7: Redwall, by Brian Jacques

8: The Ranger's Apprentice, by John Flanagan

9: The Westing Game, by Ellen Raskin

10: Artemis Fowl, by Eoin Colfer

Friday, June 5, 2009

Where are some popular summer vacation spots?

By Chloe
Jackson, 7th- Spain
Connor,7th- Lake Placid
Tim S, 7th- England
David, 7th- Washington D.C
Margaret, 6th- Summer Sleep away camp in Virginia
Samantha, 6th- Vermont
Peter, 6th- New Jersey
John, 6th- Niagra Falls
Cameron, 6th- home
Ramsery, 6th- Sanibel Island
Tucker, 6th- Rhode Island
Lindy, 8th- Art Camp
Catherine, 6th- Washington D.C.
Richard, 8th- Alaska
Russell, 7th- Maine
Collin, 7th- Ohio
Manny, 8th- Florida
Nicolette, 3rd- California
Emily, 3rd- Lake George
Briget, 3rd- Montawk
Olivia, 8th- West Point
Hannah, 8th- Sleepaway camp in Massachusetts and summer house in Maine
Kady, 8th- Portugal, North Carolina, and New York City
Ali, 8th-Florida and New Hampshire
Emmanuelle, 6th- Fort Lauderdale
Spencer, 6th- Maine
Serena, 6th- Germany
Megan, 6th- Niagra Falls