What It Takes to be a Zizzer

By:  Travis Rhoads

(4^th hour Language Arts)

            There once was an old boring school whose school colors were grey and black and the school symbol is the cardboard chair.  One day a huge lightning bolt hit the school and from then on everything changed.  The school colors were red and white and the school symbol was a lightning bolt.  They were called the ZIZZERS.  To be a Zizzer, follow these three simple rules.

            Rule number one, what is the definition of a Zizzer.  A Zizzer is a winner, a person who is proud of what they do and how they do it.  A person has to be an encourager or even a person who pursues excellence.  Someone who shows pride in their town and school is a Zizzer.  Most importantly the most important step to be a Zizzer and the golden rule, treat others how you would like to be treated.  That means NO BULLYING.

            Rule number two, what will it takes to be a Zizzer.  A Zizzer is prepared for what’s coming.  Determination is a big step in becoming a Zizzer.  Take time on your work.  Don’t rush through it to beat a friend, make it nice and neat.  Your friend can redo his paper.  Most importantly you need physical and mental strength.

       Rule number three, the one that makes you feel the best, how will it show.  You don’t show by just glowing “Zizzerness”.  It shows by your actions.  Good sportsmanship in athletics and school work.  You should also support your peers and teachers.  If something happens, help someone.

            All the kids loved being Zizzers.  They all followed the rules I just said.  All the athletic teams winning.  So if you want to be a Zizzer read this paper.

            West Plains Middle School is the home of the Zizzer.  It is not easy to be a Zizzer but it is worth the effort!  Here are some great qualities of a Zizzer.

            First, you should know what a Zizzer is.  A Zizzer is an honest, caring person that is kind to others.  A Zizzer tries their best at everything they do including sports, school work, and having a positive attitude.  Zizzers are encouraging students and have great behavior.  Some people say they are a Zizzer, but do not have these qualities.  Those people are NOT considered Zizzers.

            Next, it’s important to know what it takes to be a Zizzer!  Well, you have to WANT it!  It takes concentration, focus, encouragement, teamwork, and responsibility.  If you don’t care then you will never get there.  If you work hard, make good choices, and strive to be better then you will make it!

            Finally, how does it show?  The way you act is a big part of being a Zizzer!  Be encouraging to others and be a good example.  After all, actions do speak louder than words!  Overall, make sure to have Zizzer pride and be positive and people will know that you’re a Zizzer.

            Though being a Zizzer isn’t easy, now that you know how you can be one too!  You don’t have to be a Zizzer to act like this, this is just how you should act anyways.  I hope you can be a Zizzer and pursue excellence!

What It Takes to Be a Zizzer

By:  Kira Sholes

(6^th hour Language Arts)

            WPMS is the home of the Zizzers.  Being a Zizzer is not always easy, but is worth the effort.  Here are some of the characteristics of a Zizzer.  It really takes a lot to be a Zizzer.  Now, let’s see if you are a true Zizzer.

            What is a Zizzer?  Well, a Zizzer is someone who is proud of who they are!  So if you don’t like something in yourself try some things to try to change your mind.  A Zizzer is also someone who pursues excellence.  When you don’t have a very good grade in a class don’t ignore it, go to your teacher and see if you can do something to bring your grade up.  To be a good Zizzer, support your school by wearing school colors.  Our colors are Red, White and black.

            What does it take to be a good Zizzer?  You need to have good grades, pride in yourself and in your school, listen, and have commitment to a cause.  So pay attention and you will do your work right, get a good grade on it, and be one step closer to being a good Zizzer.  Always remember if you don’t succeed on your first try, keep trying.

            How does it show?  Well you will have a good personality.  You will have great pride in your school and in yourself.  You will come to find yourself striving to do better in school.  You will also believe in yourself a lot more.

            So, as you can see it does take a lot to be a Zizzer, but by doing some of the characteristics I’ve listed you can be a better Zizzer.  Just work hard and try your best and you can be a Zizzer to.

What It Takes to Be a Zizzer

By: Bree Karr

(2^nd hour Language Arts)

            West Plains, Missouri is the home of the Zizzers.  Even though being a Zizzer is fun and exciting, it is also hard work.  Being a West Plains Elementary, Middle, or High School student is an amazing experience.  You might be asking yourself what a Zizzer really is. Well…

            A Zizzer is someone of the highest caliber and who pursues excellence.  They are people that are experts at anything they do.  Someone who tries their best and never gives up.  A leader, winner and good person is definitely a good representative of a Zizzer.  Zizzers are winners and good sports.  It takes helpfulness, and encouragement to be a Zizzer.  You must have pride and confidence in yourself, but still be a good sport.  Our football players are examples of good sports because when they don’t win a game they are still cheerful and congratulate the other team, even they are disappointed.  But, when they do win, they are never rude to the other team.  Zizzers must try their best both athletically and academically by working hard and being dedicated but also having fun.  We represent our school even off campus.

            Being a Zizzer shows through in our positive attitudes and when we show that we care for one another.  Zizzers are always kind, helpful and respectful to each other and their selves.  When working toward success Zizzers never give up.    When giving it our all we get great grades by trying our best.  Even off campus it shows that we are Zizzers.

            I personally am very proud to be a Zizzer.  The teachers and students are great and very supporting of each other.  Being a Zizzer is great!  It teaches you many life lessons such as how to enjoy working hard.  I think that all Elementary, Middle and High School students are very lucky to be Zizzers and they enjoy it a lot.

What It Takes to Be a Zizzer

By:  Scottie Wood

(7^th Hour Language Arts)

            West Plains Middle School is the proud home of the Zizzers along with its neighbors the Elementary and High School that also bear the same title.  The colors of the Zizzers are red, black and white.  Being a Zizzer is not always easy, in fact, it can be a lot of work.  However, the effort is worthwhile in the end.  Here are some of the many characteristics of a Zizzer.

            What is a Zizzer?  A Zizzer is an expert in any activity, hard working, victorious, and a person of high caliber.  A Zizzer is also the best at whatever you do a leader and is always honest.  Also true to a Zizzers characteristic is a person who is kind and courteous, takes pride, and never ever quits.  A final example of a Zizzer is those who encourage one another, are respectful, and is a person that shows spirit.

            What does it take?  To be a Zizzer it takes dedication, spirit, hard work and effort and responsibility.  It also takes sportsmanship, trust worthiness, determination and loyalty.  It also takes faithfulness to one another, great levels of concentration, and most important it takes a lot of time.  Among all of these things it takes to be a Zizzer, it takes one more thing:  You!

            How does it show?  A true Zizzer shows Zizzer qualities, such as the students who are successful, those who strive to be, and those who show Zizzer Pride and colors, red, white, and black.  It also shows with those who take responsibility for their actions and those who are good to their peers.  A final example of how a Zizzer shows himself or herself are those who take pride but do not let it blind themselves.  These are all examples of how a Zizzer shows him or her selves.

            In conclusion, it takes a lot of hard work and effort to be a Zizzer.  But, given enough time and patience anyone, even those who are not in our school or town, can be a true Zizzer.  Again, a Zizzer is the best at whatever you do.  The Zizzer colors worn by students are red, white, and black.  I hope my essay has told you enough about a Zizzer.

What It Takes to Be a Zizzer

By:  Payton Richards

(1st Hour Language Arts)

How can you be a Zizzer?  Do you even know what it is?  Zizzers at West Plains have good qualities.  West Plains is represented with pride!

            What is a Zizzer?  It is an expert in any activity.  They try their hardest.  Zizzers also pursue excellence.  These people do their best at whatever they do.  Lastly, they are helpful to others.  My friend dropped his stuff and he said to me people helped him pick up his stuff up.  He thought that was really nice of them.

            What it takes to be a Zizzer is you never under any circumstances give up.  They definitely have a good attitude, good behavior and respect others.  Zizzers also stay out of trouble and encourage others.  They work hard all the time as a student and an athlete.  In sports they have excellent sportsmanship.  Finally, Zizzers support each other.  One Zizzer who used to play basketball accidently knocked down an opponent in a game.   Instead of just walking off, she helped the player up.

            When you use the skills of a Zizzer, it shows in many ways.  First of all, people will appreciate your respect.  Next, your actions will speak for you.  At school, you have good attendance, good grades, and hardly any tardies.  Later on in life, your bosses and people you work with will trust you because you are honest.

            If you want to be a Zizzer, you probably want to have these special qualities.  Since you now know what a Zizzer is, do you have what it takes to be one?