This’ll probably be our last Community Achievements post of 2015, so let’s make it a hearty celebration! Three cheers - or four or five - for all the awesome edits last week, including the ones we didn’t catch here.
Here’s to the fab 2015 we’ve had and an even better 2016 to come!
Amazing Edits
✯ @Skyllful did a method expansion on https://www.wikihow.com/index.php?title=Be-a-Normal-Teen-with-People-Asking-You-About-Your-OCD&diff=prev&oldid=19057395
✯ @Colie did some accuracy editing and clarifying on https://www.wikihow.com/index.php?title=Be-Safe-Around-Horses&diff=19059075&oldid=19051219
✯ @Donagan did a big expansion on https://www.wikihow.com/index.php?title=Buy-Exchange-Traded-Funds&diff=19058724&oldid=18966930
✯ @Flickety did a helpful expansion on https://www.wikihow.com/index.php?title=Garden-on-a-Budget&diff=19058672&oldid=17435775
✯ @Rhi0410 did some helpful cleanup on https://www.wikihow.com/index.php?title=Make-a-Beaded-Name-Bracelet&diff=next&oldid=19058997
✯ @KommaH did a hefty HTML reformat on https://www.wikihow.com/index.php?title=Execute-HTTP-POST-Requests-in-Android&diff=19060824&oldid=18944490
✯ @MissLunaRose did a helpful expansion on https://www.wikihow.com/index.php?title=Stay-a-Virgin&diff=prev&oldid=19066568
✯ @DaniFree did some helpful Tips cleanup on https://www.wikihow.com/index.php?title=Get-Rid-of-a-Pimple&diff=19066309&oldid=19065975
✯ @Morningglory17 did a lot of great edits while patrolling, including https://www.wikihow.com/index.php?title=Memorize-Your-Lines&diff=prev&oldid=19065328
✯ @Aiosis added a helpful new detail to https://www.wikihow.com/index.php?title=Kill-Creepers-in-Minecraft-PE&diff=next&oldid=18961651
✯ @Blackcats-Awesome started a big overhaul on https://www.wikihow.com/index.php?title=Get-Ready-for-a-Dance-Recital-or-Competition&diff=next&oldid=18763570
✯ @Daisy-Bradbury did a big cleanup edit on https://www.wikihow.com/index.php?title=Decide-What-to-Put-in-a-Makeup-Kit&diff=prev&oldid=19084920
✯ @KommaH did some fine-tuning and formatting on https://www.wikihow.com/index.php?title=Be-a-Confucian&diff=19085113&oldid=18946825
✯ @P-code did some caps cleanup on https://www.wikihow.com/index.php?title=Play-Mental-Tic-Tac-Toe&diff=prev&oldid=19085492
✯ @Houdini did a cleanup edit and expansion on https://www.wikihow.com/index.php?title=Host-a-Minecraft-Tournament&diff=prev&oldid=19081289
✯ @Alabaster started a copyedit and reformat on https://www.wikihow.com/index.php?title=Improve-Your-Singing-Technique&diff=19080923&oldid=19076749
✯ @Joseph-Wilczer tackled a big expansion on the advice in https://www.wikihow.com/index.php?title=Sing-A-Cappella&diff=prev&oldid=19076727
✯ @Grahamster tackled a merge on https://www.wikihow.com/index.php?title=Make-a-Simple-Trap-in-Minecraft&diff=19089920&oldid=18806665
✯ @GeekySonic did some helpful cleanup on https://www.wikihow.com/index.php?title=Draw-Bunnie-Rabbot-from-Sonic-the-Hedgehog&diff=prev&oldid=19080987
✯ @MushyKetchup did a big expansion on https://www.wikihow.com/index.php?title=Do-a-Shuffle-in-Tap-Dancing&diff=19092872&oldid=17983946 and an impressive boost on https://www.wikihow.com/index.php?title=Write-an-Article-About-an-Organisation&diff=19096157&oldid=19095507
✯ @Laura0681 did some helpful formatting on https://www.wikihow.com/index.php?title=Compete-Level-Six-in-Gymnastics&diff=prev&oldid=19095482
✯ @Natalie-Tellechea did some helpful cleanup on https://www.wikihow.com/index.php?title=Sell-Your-Puppies&diff=prev&oldid=19100542
✯ @Self-Raising-Flour added some new tips to https://www.wikihow.com/index.php?title=Be-a-Waiter&diff=prev&oldid=19094533
✯ @AwesomeKS12 did a big Topic Greenhouse expansion on https://www.wikihow.com/index.php?title=Answer-a-Knock-on-the-Door&diff=prev&oldid=19099558
WikiGnomes - People who keep busy behind the scenes
@Grahamster did a lot of cleanup and tagging of articles in the Minecraft category, including merging articles like https://www.wikihow.com/index.php?title=Get-Started-in-Minecraft-:-Pocket-Edition&diff=prev&oldid=19069841
@Lutherus-Shyrilser handled some double redirects like https://www.wikihow.com/index.php?title=Gain-the-Respect-of-Your-Classmates&diff=prev&oldid=19077927
✯ @Skyllful , @SarahB , @Byankno1 , and others answered questions from the Help Team page.
✯ @SarahB and @Byankno1 helped out with the Article Review Team.
✯ @SarahB , @Flickety , @Lutherus-Shyrilser , @MushyKetchup , @Hootooshay , @Mrappbrain , @Grahamster , @Adelaide , @Isorhythmic , @Bluefizz , @KommaH , @InfernoTerra , @Byankno1 , @Mohil-Khare , @Lugia2453 , @MissLunaRose and others helped out with NAB.
✯ @KommaH , @Lutherus-Shyrilser , @Adelaide , and others helped handle issues on the ANB
Rockstar Newbies - People who are off to a great start!
✯ @Galactic-Radiance helped out with a ton of patrolling and did a hefty overhaul and expansion on https://www.wikihow.com/index.php?title=Play-Minecraft-PE&diff=prev&oldid=19098132 and https://www.wikihow.com/index.php?title=Read-and-Write-Japanese-Fast&diff=19102234&oldid=19101631 (nominated by @Alabaster )
✯ @F-22ac did a ton of spot-on spellchecker edits like https://www.wikihow.com/index.php?title=Sing-A-Cappella&diff=prev&oldid=19100562
✯ @Mooncalf jumped into the editing tools, making some good calls on patrol and fixing issues like https://www.wikihow.com/index.php?title=Identify-Signs-of-a-Gambling-Problem&diff=prev&oldid=19055322
✯ @AskJack helped out with some Topic Greenhouse edits, including https://www.wikihow.com/index.php?title=Make-the-Ultimate-Grief-in-Minecraft&diff=prev&oldid=19057203
✯ @Nattiey1 published some tips for image editing: https://www.wikihow.com/Use-the-Magic-Wand-Tool
✯ @Karina-Sharma helped out with a lot of spellchecker edits, including typos like https://www.wikihow.com/index.php?title=Extract-Your-DNA&diff=prev&oldid=19088202
✯ @Thesecondshadowrunner wrote up a new Linux guide: https://www.wikihow.com/Bypass-Grub-Rescue-on-a-Linux-Computer
✯ @Lizalou wrote up a new how-to for parents: https://www.wikihow.com/Make-Your-Children-Help-Out-at-Home
✯ @TheGirlBehindTheScreen shared a how-to for Google users: https://www.wikihow.com/Change-Your-Google-Profile-Picture
✯ @Dinny-Paul started an article on getting involved on Wikipedia: https://www.wikihow.com/Become-a-Wikipedia-Editor
✯ @That-Thing added some new ideas to https://www.wikihow.com/index.php?title=Draw-Basic-Girl-Manga-Eyes&diff=prev&oldid=19087157
✯ @Sophie-xoxo shared some new how-tos on baking and DIY potpourri: https://www.wikihow.com/Make-Vanilla-Rainbow-Cupcakes and https://www.wikihow.com/Make-Orange-Potpourri
✯ @Sweetango did a hefty expansion edit on https://www.wikihow.com/index.php?title=Do-a-Report-on-Medieval-Jewelry&diff=prev&oldid=19067952
✯ @OLZBREW200 shared some information about the malting process: https://www.wikihow.com/Malt-Wheat
✯ @TimEd2540 wrote up an article on having an electric car charger installed: https://www.wikihow.com/Have-an-Electric-Car-Charger-Installed-at-Home
✯ @Zoie_hammett shared a new article for color/winter guard members: https://www.wikihow.com/Do-Drop-Spins-with-a-Rifle-for-Color-or-Winter-Guard
✯ @Kiana-browning shared a new how-to for parrot owners: https://www.wikihow.com/Choose-a-Cage-for-an-African-Grey-Parrot
✯ @Melodies helped out on patrolling, making some good calls like undoing vandalism on https://www.wikihow.com/index.php?title=Be-Dark&diff=prev&oldid=19093546
✯ @Sergeantpro started a new guide for Mac users: https://www.wikihow.com/Add-a-Customised-Background-on-Photo-Booth-(Mac)
✯ @77Ecrivan shared a tech how-to: https://www.wikihow.com/Enable-Tablet-Mode-in-Windows-10
✯ Last week’s rockstar @Mzm555 did a big expansion on https://www.wikihow.com/index.php?title=Turn-a-Sketch-Into-a-Painting&diff=19065311&oldid=19022719
Awesome New Articles
✯ An anon got a horseshoeing article off to a good start: https://www.wikihow.com/Use-Horseshoe-Studs
✯ An anon started a new topic on an unusual fruit: https://www.wikihow.com/Eat-Mangosteen
✯ @Springsgrace got a new topic off to a good start: https://www.wikihow.com/Regain-Your-Chastity-After-Losing-Your-Virginity
✯ @Ruthanee shared a how-to on growing cilantro: https://www.wikihow.com/Germinate-Cilantro-Seeds
✯ @Payton.russell99 wrote up a helpful guide for Halo 5 Players: https://www.wikihow.com/Find-All-Skulls-in-Halo-5:-Guardians
✯ @CosplayCostumesandSuch shared a new cosplay how-to: https://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Starfire-Costume-(Teen-Titans)
✯ @Carissa1579 wrote up a new article on a cool bracelet project: https://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Bracelet-Out-of-a-Baseball-Skin
✯ @Juztin24 shared a Filipino recipe: https://www.wikihow.com/Cook-Bulalo
✯ @TomPN wrote up an article useful for aspiring astronauts and simulation enthusiasts: https://www.wikihow.com/Perform-an-Orbital-Transfer
✯ @Diamond2592 created a new origami how-to: https://www.wikihow.com/Fold-an-Origami-Horse
✯ @MissLunaRose shared a detailed how-to for writers: https://www.wikihow.com/Write-About-Disability
✯ @Josiahunter shared a new tech how-to: https://www.wikihow.com/Prevent-VLC-from-Saving-a-Recently-Played-List
✯ @Hootooshay shared a yummy new recipe: https://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Cauliflower-and-Broccoli-Tart
✯ An anon started a guide on setting an LED watch: https://www.wikihow.com/Set-the-Time-on-One‐Buttoned-LED-Watches
✯ @Butterfly-princess and @Sarah_the_gymnast worked together on getting an article ready for promotion: https://www.wikihow.com/Draw-a-Bride
✯ @MushyKetchup started a new tap how-to: https://www.wikihow.com/Write-Tap-Steps
✯ @Droces started a new tech article: https://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Map-Using-Openlayers-3
✯ @Haykam821 wrote up a new guide on the Apple Watch: https://www.wikihow.com/Charge-Apple-Watch
✯ @Vishwavijay started a new art article: https://www.wikihow.com/Stipple-with-Crayons-to-Make-a-Peacock
✯ @Jonathan-Quandt shared a tech article: https://www.wikihow.com/Turn-an-Old-Laptop-Into-a-Desktop
✯ @Tipsy wrote up an article on soldering: https://www.wikihow.com/Use-a-Soldering-Station
✯ @Sarah_the_gymnast shared a yummy snack recipe and a neat DIY project: https://www.wikihow.com/Make-Nutella-Star-Bread and https://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Candle-Powered-Boat
✯ An anon started a Minecraft guide: https://www.wikihow.com/Create-a-Block-Hologram-in-Minecraft
✯ @Ginny-K . wrote up a new watercolor project: https://www.wikihow.com/Paint-White-Poinsettias-in-Watercolor
✯ @Ruthanee shared a new gardening article: https://www.wikihow.com/Regrow-Garlic
✯ @Jordan started an article on a great topic for Hanukkah: https://www.wikihow.com/Show-Generosity-During-Hanukkah
Quality Patrollers last week
@SarahB
@Vishwavijay
@DaniFree
@Adelaide
@Hootooshay
@Illneedasaviour
@KommaH
@Lutherus-Shyrilser
@Dismayer
@Skyllful
@Sarah-Lucy
@CoffeeLover
@DragonZKai7
@Morningglory17
@Isorhythmic
@GeekySonic
@Technist
@Jordan
@LeahlovesGod
Welcome back!
@MushyKetchup
Amazing!
Great job, everyone!
Great job! You guys totally deserve to be in the community achievements.
Awesome job community, happy holidays and happy 2016 (to come) to everyone!
Nice work fellow wikiHowians!
Thanks for all the mentions and congrats to everyone else! Happy Holidays
Nice job, guys!Happy to be back. Merry Christmas to all as well!
Thanks so much for the mention Anna. Congratulations to you too for all your diligent efforts. This year was very fulfilling and learning experience with wikiHow. I wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a spendid year ahead. Kudos to evvvvvveryone on wikiHow.
Well done everyone!
Thanks for the mention!! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!!!
Great work everyone! Let’s celebrate with sugar cookies to end our 2015 community achievements. Cheers to all users and welcome back Mushy!
^^ Oops too big, can someone minamize that please?
Congrats to all of you and thanks for the mention!
You said that this’ll be the last achievements post of 2015, what about the 29<sup>th</sup>?
Due to the hoildays there will be no 29th
