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Abigail Michael 30 Aleksandr Hovhannisyan 70 Alynet Serrano 5, 41 Amber Carroll 99, 100 Anna Key 86 Anna Rowe 20 Ashtin Staats 26 Aubrey Dettman 64, 88 Austin Williams 31, 38, 61 Bonnie Rose Dietrich 31, 82 Breanna Rath 67, 81 Camille McKoy 65 Carolina Hernandez 39, 47, 49 Caroline Diefendorf 91 Catelyn Pfleger 44 Christal Schermeister 7, 60, 102 Christina Castillo 11, 36 Clara Solar 16 Courtney Cline 71, 79, 82 Cristi McKee 56, 78 Devin 27, 62 Drake Davidson 83 Elizabeth Bell 74 Elizabeth Harden 45, 82 Emily Simpson 71, 100 Erica Nathan 8, 16, 70, 80 Gabby Trozzo 74 Grace Robbins 4 Hannah Oliver 39, 83 Henry Grey 47 Iasmim Martins 22 Jeanasia Gourdet 14, 93 Jessica Youngblood 37, 78 Jillian Hanley 23, 57 Jordaan Shuttz 87, 94 Jordan Hamilton 50, 64, 68, 72, 79 Kaitlin Applegate 18 Kaitlin Curley 103 Kaitlyn Nicolai 47, 78 Katelyn Connors 15, 75 Katharyn King 53, 68, 78
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Kaylyn Ling 10, 42 Kirsten 25, 69 Kristina Latchana 90 Kristyn O’Donnell 12, 13 Larissa 6, 99 Laura Trozzo 75 Lauren E. Boyd 34 Lena Moore 57 Logan Brewer 33 Margot Sellers 21, 48, 76 Matthews 11, 24, 103 Megan Allen 92 Melanie Rodriguez 15, 94, 95 Mercedes Barreto 40 Mia Staudte 74 Mikalia Flood 24, 43 Moira Conley 33, 59 Naomi Chambers 38, 69 Natalie Weaver 90 Noah Grant 69, 70, 97 Phillipa Thompson 73, 89, 94 Rachel DuRose 65 Rina Porcaro 15, 95, 101 Roger Longmore 19, 28, 55 Samantha Morris 28, 32, 98 Sarah Ashley Green 58, 84 Sashalia Ramirez 9 Shannon Makayla Smith 96 Shawna Foye-Arsenault 9 Solstice Linda Welling 93 Sophia DuRose 54 Stephanie Reinert 63 Tamar Lilienthal 66 Taysia Scott 10, 69 Tristian Carter 29, 85 Valerie Carter 11 Victoria 65, 98, 99 Yariana Santiago 11, 35, 68 Yasined Fernandez 77 Zipporah Murray 75 Zoe Zumbro 46
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Cover Photo: “Shattered Spectrum.” Jordan Hamilton, Grade 11 VIRGE FALL/WINTER 2014 STUDENT STAFF EDITORS: Kaitlin Applegate Megan Bossert Moira Conley Talia Fradkin Jordan Hamilton Samantha Morris Erica Nathan Mariah Proano Jennifer Vargas LAYOUT AND GRAPHICS: Talia Fradkin Jordan Hamilton Samantha Morris Erica Nathan Jennifer Vargas VIRGE ADVISOR: Mrs. Cindy Knoblauch
Virge is a publication created by the literary magazine club members at Florida Virtual School. All poetry, prose, artwork, and photography are original works of FLVS students. The Virge staff reserves the right to deny publication to submissions that are deemed inappropriate or do not fit the theme of the magazine issue. The works presented in this magazine are the creative expression of FLVS students and do not necessarily reflect those of Florida Virtual School. Virge: The Virtual Edge, Volume 4, Issue 1 © 2014 FLORIDA VIRTUAL SCHOOL. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
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Synesthesia Kaylyn Ling, Grade 10
When the philharmonic begins to play, The whole world blends on a pallet of sound. All at once, the vibrancy of passion chills skin While it warms pulsing hearts. A golden sound pours out of regal brass horns, And the hall is lit by musicians’ euphoria. Razor-sharp precision sparks through the conductor’s hands As the ensemble tears through a march, Leaving the audience winded. The strings emerge, Their voices shattering harmony and building bittersweet tension, And to no surprise, the melodies are seamless in execution. The audience drinks in music with every passing chord, Savoring the rich tone. Pure sonority in the sound is handled With the intimacy of an artist to his masterpiece. When the philharmonic begins to play, The senses are brought alive with the intoxicating allure of music That is felt more than heard.
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“Speaker Painting.” Taysia Scott, Grade 9
“Sunbeams.” Matthews, Grade 8
“Notes.” Christina Castillo, Grade 10
“Boys of Fall.” Valerie Carter, Grade 11
“Peaceful Ambience.” Yariana Santiago, Grade 12
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“Afternoon Skies.” Jeanasia Gourdet, Grade 11
“I recently felt a color that is loud, obnoxious, and exciting. I felt orange.” (Applegate, p. 18) 14
“Soft Sky.” Rina Porcaro, Grade 11
“Falling Leaves.” Katelyn Connors, Grade 9
“Reality Can Be Beautiful, Too.” Melanie Rodriguez, Grade 9
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“St. Petersburg Airport.” Tristian Carter, Grade 9
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“Washing Away Colors.” Austin Williams, Grade 10
“Yellow was the connection everyone could see.” (Hamilton, p. 79)
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“Water Your Vision.” Naomi Chambers, Grade 12
Radiance Carolina Hernandez, Grade 10
May the light always be green when you’re passing through. May the light guide your boat when you’re lost at sea. May the stars grant your wishes every night. May the sun wake you up every morning. May the world greet you with kindness. May your dreams become your reality. May you always find the strength to carry on. May you love yourself as much as I love you.
“Beautiful Flowers.” Hannah Oliver, Grade 11
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Dance
Stephanie Reinert, Grade 10
The beautiful tree danced with the wind under the gentle light of the moon. The trees limbs bent and swayed like an awe filled ballerina. The flowers on the tree sang as they bloomed with the grace of the moon. Air tickled ripples into the once still pond as it sped up its dance with the tree. Light shimmered all around, turning the forest into a lovely festival of life. The ground purred as the creatures of the night came to life. Bushes and the underbrush shivered as they witnessed the powerful dance before their eyes. The tree and wind clashed in perfect harmony while the moon played a blissful melody. When the moon went to rest and the sun awoke from its slumber, all was still as the tree awaited its perfect melody to be played once again.
“My Knight.” Stephanie Reinert, Grade 10
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The Candy Store Aubrey Dettman, Grade 7
Waterfalls of taffy, licorice too Red, orange, yellow, green and blue Candy canes and a peppermint stick So much to choose from, which do I pick? Should I get the chocolate bunny? Or maybe those little blocks that taste like honey Let’s not forget about the gummies They even have some that are shaped like mummies! Which to buy? Which to pick? I’ll get them all! I won’t get sick! I ate them all very hurriedly As the lady behind the counter eyed me worriedly Oh! I feel nauseous, I feel sick! Up from my throat came a torrent of ick I hurled and hurled ‘till I could puke no more Then I promptly fell upon the floor Curse my gluttony! Curse my sweet tooth! Next time, I’ll settle for a Baby Ruth.
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“The Help.” Jordan Hamilton, Grade 11
“Pink Petals.” Noah Grant, Grade 8
“Apple Tree.” Taysia Scott, Grade 9
“Blue Pieces.” Naomi Chambers, Grade 12
“Handling Flowers.” Naomi Chambers, Grade 12 “Singled Pink.” Kirsten, Grade 8
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“Radiant Skies.” Courtney Cline, Grade 10
“At the Beach.” Emily Simpson, Grade 7
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“Three Story House.” Elizabeth Bell, Grade 11
“Misty Morning.” Gabby Trozzo, Grade 8
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“Seeing Life in Color.” Mia Staudte, Grade 7
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“The Healing Flower.” Cristi McKee, Grade 9
“Summer Bloom.” Kaitlyn Nicolai, Grade 8
“Blissful Bloom.” Jessica Youngblood, Grade 10
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“Pink.” Katharyn King, Grade 10
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“This is me. And I’m fine with that.” (Dettman, p. 88)
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“Frog.” Bonnie Rose Dietrich, Grade 7
“Colorful Horse.” Elizabeth Harden, Grade 6
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“The Safari.” Courtney Cline, Grade 10
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“The Heavens Above.” Jordaan Shuttz, Grade 10
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“Which Path Will You Take?” Melanie Rodriguez, Grade 9
“Rum Cay, Bahamas.” Phillipa Thompson, Grade 11
“Pocket Vessel.” Melanie Rodriguez, Grade 9
“Piles of sapphire crowned with white Though windy above, it’s calm beneath.” x) (Schermeister, p. 102)
“Evening Flight.” Rina Porcaro, Grade 11
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“Psychedelic Buddha.” Amber Carroll, Grade 11
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“Summer Flowers.” Emily Simpson, Grade 7
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“Nature Walk.” Rina Porcaro, Grade 11
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