Staff Profile
Amelia Thomas –– Scribbler: Second-Year Editor
This is my third year on the Scribbler staff, and it is just as hectic but exciting as ever. Other than Scribbler, I love Spanish; I went to Barcelona over the summer, and I currently take AP Spanish. One of my greatest accomplishments is getting on Pottermore early (don’t judge).
Avondale closing: learn before you judge
Amelia Thomas, Carpe Diem staff
May 15, 2012
Filed under Opinions
Playing volleyball all four years of high school, I’ve came across the Avondale High School volleyball team a few times. In the middle of a heated season, Avondale was generally a less threatening opponent. We always won. I found this to also be the case when Decatur competed with Avondale in other... Read more »
Foreign Language Association of Georgia competition
Amelia Thomas, Carpe Diem staff
March 27, 2012
Filed under News, Top Stories
On March 3rd, Decatur hosted the Foreign Language Association of Georgia (FLAG) competition. Students from schools all around Atlanta had the opportunity to give oral presentations for a judge and receive recognition and scoring for their work in foreign languages. Spanish, French, German, Arabic, Chinese... Read more »
Wireless change leads to complaints
Amelia Thomas, Carpe Diem staff
March 8, 2012
Filed under News
It is not uncommon at Decatur to see students in class with their laptops and iPads. Even though cell phones aren't allowed in class, witnessing students using their smart phones is not a rarity, either. The first week back from February break, however, those students had a surprise waiting for them... Read more »
My Week with Marilyn
Amelia Thomas, Carpe Diem staff
January 18, 2012
Filed under Movies & TV, Reviews, Top Stories
Based on the identically-titled book by Colin Clark, “My Week with Marilyn” follows the production of one of famous actress Marilyn Monroe’s most well-known films, “The Prince and the Showgirl.” The film, directed by Simon Curtis, shows a side of the sexy, iconic film star that most audience... Read more »
3ten winners receive prizes
Amelia Thomas, Carpe Diem staff
November 30, 2011
Filed under News
Last month, Decatur students had the opportunity to win an iPod Shuffle, an AMC movie card or a Visa cash card if they "liked" the 3ten Convergence Facebook page. 3ten would like to congratulate seniors Thomas Lindsay and Sarah Black and sophomore Brittany Sadler for winning the drawing. On Nov.... Read more »
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
Amelia Thomas, Carpe Diem staff
November 9, 2011
Filed under Books, Reviews
Darting between trees, Katniss flees from the four other teenagers hunting her. Although she’s a skilled shooter, her bow and arrow can’t help her now since she doesn’t have time to take aim. Finally, she feels she’s lost her pursuers. She crouches behind a rock to catch her breath, but this... Read more »
Potluck provides togetherness
Amelia Thomas, Carpe Diem staff
October 12, 2011
Filed under Student Life, Top Stories
The class of 2011 will be hard to live up to. Even though Decatur police prevented the unofficial, annual water-balloon fight, and Decatur no longer fosters senior priviledges like off-campus lunch or senior bells, last year’s seniors managed to maintain the hype among their class as well as throughout... Read more »
YouTube can be a resource
Amelia Thomas, Scribbler staff
August 21, 2010
Filed under Opinions
This year is a huge transition for Decatur. Not only has the schedule drastically changed, but students and teachers also have to get used to the restrictions that the construction in the vocational building has imposed. With all the changes, including shorter classes each day, teachers need all... Read more »