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STUDENT MEDIA Projecting the voice of the student body through 21st century Christian journalism in order to inform and serve the HGC community.
OUR STAFF 2018-2019 Brandy Caton Advisor
Leighann Vinesett
Exodus, Editor-In-Chief The Pride, Editor-In-Chief
Lauren Morissette
On The Prowl, Editor-In-Chief
Hailey Everage Senior Photo Editor
Zaria Ziglar Photo Editor
Lucy Jennings Managing Editor
Sophia Joseph Journalist
PJ Holtzclaw Journalist
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The First Days
Review the highlights from the first weeks of school.
Summer Vacation
How did you spend your summer? Students share their summer vacation stories.
New Staff
Meet the newest teachers at the Grove.
A Day in The Life Follow student’s favorite daily moments from 7:45 to 2:30.
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Dr. Similton
Meet the new Administrator of Student Services
School Safety
How safe is the school campus? Learn about what makes the campus “Safe.”
Changing Code
A coversation about the new female dress code.
Fall Sports
Meet the newest fall coaches and Varsity women’s golf team.
Caroline Liebler Journalist
Cheyenne Hunter Journalist
Brooke Bamberg Journalist
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he Pride Newsmagazine hopes to publish four issues this year through the Student Media classes at Hickory Grove Christian School. The publication is distributed free of charge to the approximately 700 HGCS student body, faculty and staff in grades TK12. Approximately 100 copies will be distributed to Hickory Grove Baptist
Church members and to the Hickory Grove community. The student body is encouraged to use the opinion pages as a forum between the editorial board and the HGC community. Views expressed do not represent the opinions of the faculty or administration. Editorials represent the views of the editorial board and staff while bylined columns are the opinion of the authors. Readers are
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the pride fall 2018
2018-2019 EDITORIAL BOARD
Leighann Vinesett Editor-In-Chief
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veryone knows what it’s like to do work over the summer, whether it’s summer reading, lifeguarding at a local pool, or doing chores for your parents, who insist you have all the time in the world now that you aren’t in school. For the 2018-2019 editorial board, summer work included planning the first issue of the news-magazine. To begin this process, the editorial board (a group of 5 self-proclaimed yerds, that is, yearbook nerds)started a group chat that served as a place to plan meetings, talk about newsmagazine themes, and communicate as the summer went on. The first official name of this chat sounded semi-official: “Editor Yerds 18/19”. But as the summer went on, the name evolved, championing names such as “Chapel Hill Gals” or “Yerdy Birdies” that only the editors and Student Media Adviser Mrs. Brandy Caton know the true meaning of. But summer work included more than just talking; the work had to begin. To start the process, the editors attended the journalism summer camp, the North Carolina Scholastic Media Institute (NCSMI), and met at various restaurants, such as Panera Bread.
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01 01: Student Media members pose for a photo at NCSMI 2018. This institute served as a place for the editors and staff to plan the newsmagazine and yearbook. Photo By Brandy Caton 02: During a summer meeting at Panera Bread, the editors brainstorm coverage ideas for the first issue of The Pride. Photo By Leighann Vinesett
02 “Meeting over the summer was so beneficial for us to be able to get ahead, knowing what we wanted to do before school started helped us to cover the start of the year well,” senior photo editor Hailey Everage said. As the new school year has begun, the editors workload has only increased, and the stress of impending deadlines has only become more real. The five editors are all busy, running around getting interviews, taking pictures, and doing all they can to make this year’s publications the best ever. As Editor-In-Chief, I’d like to take a moment to thank my fellow editors for the various things they do.
Lauren, thank you for not only writing amazing copy in a timely manner, but taking on your new role as Editor-In-Chief of the online site with finesse. Hailey, thank you not only for your amazing photography, but also your fun loving spirit that lights up the Student Media room. Lucy, thank you for managing what seems like 100 tasks at a time, and finishing them without complaint. Lastly, Zaria, thank you for keeping the photojournalism students in line, we miss you in third block! As always, to our student body and community, we hope you enjoy this issue of The Pride.
Leighann Vinesett
Student Media Advisor
Editor-In-Chief, The Pride Editor-In-Chief, Exodus
Lauren Morissette
Hailey Everage
Editor-In-Chief, On the Prowl
Senior Photo Editor
Lucy Jennings
Zaria Ziglar
Managing Editor
Photo Editor
2018 NCSMA MEDIA AWARDS: • The Pride Newsmagazine won All-North Carolina, the top state honor for the first time in our publication's history. • Second Place in the state for Photography and Features • Third Place in the state for Sports, Editorials, and Graphics
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BACK IN SESSION
The first big events of the 2018-2019 school year, in review.
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01: Students pose for a photo during halftime at HG’s annual scrimmage football game after the back to school bash. Senior Faith Day says, “The Back to School Bash football game was so much fun! It was exciting to see all my friends who I didn’t get a chance to see over the summer and then get to hangout with them at the game!” Photo by Zaria Ziglar 02: Sophomores Ashlyn Day, Anna Shelton, and Ansley Day sit outside and talk during the back to school bash. Photo by Zaria Ziglar 03: Senior Grace Carpenter decorates her parking space the day before the first day of her senior year. Photo by Zaria Ziglar 04: NEW CAPTION GOES HERE Photo by Hailey Everage 05: Mrs. Angle’s kindergarten students are in full attention on their first day of school while they receive instructions on their first lesson. Mrs. Angle says one of the joys of teaching kindergarten students is their “overall innocence, boldness, readiness to learn.” Photo by Hailey Everage 06: High school principal Mr. Hamilton speaks to the senior class to inform them about recent policy changes and prepare them for the year. Hamilton’s hope for the senior class is for students to “focus on the eternal”. Photo by Hailey Everage
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07: Junior Zanetta Sirleaf stacks cards during a game called House of Cards. Sirleaf was playing the game as a team building exercise during a photojournalism class. “It was a fun experience becoming closer with my new classmates and to build relationships,” says Sirleaf. Photo by Zaria Ziglar 08: Mrs. Morales-Patino assits a student with their classwork. “I have always wanted to work with children, so I feel very blessed to be part of the Spanish Immersion program 12 here,” Morales-Patino says. Photo by Hailey Everage 09: High School students Katherine Jennings, Faith Day, and Jessica Church lead the first chapel of the year in worship. The first yearly chapel, preached by Blake Maxwell, introduced the yearly theme of focusing on the eternal, not the temporal, to middle and high school students. Photo by Hailey Everage 10: Freshmen Kalyn Taylor and Austin Canfield work on a lab assignment during their Chemistry class. The two were doing an experiment where they followed the scientific method to figure out who would be the thumb wrestling class champion. Photo by Zaria Ziglar 11: At the neon night football game, high school students and spirit club members hBekah Fogal, Lucy Jennings, Grace Hardman, Bailey Baucom, and Julia Kaufhold hang the theme banner. Every Friday at lunch, Spirit Club members have the oppurtunity to make the sign that will hang at the game. Photo by Hailey Everage 12: An elementary school student works diligently on their watercolor painting project in Mrs. Massie’s art class. Photo by Hailey Everage
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FEELS LIKE SUMMER
Lucy Jennings, 12
My family and I traveled to Europe this summer. We enjoyed spending time with the locals, learning about their culture and traditions. Greece, Southern Italy and Barcelona are all special places. We learned as a family, we need to slow down and enjoy our family more
Lions roam the globe for summer adventures.
Jessica Mendlik, 10
Stuart Lewis, 12
Crystal Rhodes
The Kiser Family
Segi Henderson, 12
Abby Sampson, 8
Me and my family took a road trip out west where we drove from North Carolina to Arizona and back again. We stopped at a bunch of different places along the way (Like Four Corners and Route 66), but our biggest stop was the Grand Canyon.
In the past 20 months, my parents and I have been on a total of three mission trips to Athens, Greece. My dad was the leader of our trip this summer, and our goal is to be able to witness to refugees from predominantly Muslim countries such as Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, Syria, Pakistan, and many more. Athens is the first stop many people have to get to before being approved for more developed countries in Europe, so there are many people in this city, ready to hear the gospel. This ministry is a truly wonderful and unique experience each time we go, and I feel God calling me to eventually be in Athens full-time. Pictured: Me, another team member, and four Syrian girls we had the opportunity to meet. They had each been smuggled to Athens and were without papers to travel anywhere else.
Kenedi Dixon, 5
Leland Helms, 5
Joey Wrynn, 3
My mom and I decided to spend the day canoeing on Lake Tillery. This was the first time I have ever been canoeing. It was one of my best days ever! We were able to experience God’s glory through beautiful landscapes and wildlife. While we floated down the lake we saw fish, ducks, and big turtles. We even saw an eagle in flight as he swooped down to the water hunting for fish right in front of us!
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We went to Mexico in July with other members of our family--16 in all with 9 of them being kids 10 years old and younger. We had a wonderful week swimming in the ocean, collecting shells, diving in the pool, playing mini golf, kayaking, and eating everything we could.
Kaylin Garlick, 8 This summer, I went to a Diamond Classic Tournament in Spartanburg, SC, for the Davie Bandits. I hit a 3- run homerun.
My family and I enjoyed seeing our new Sailor (Jamont Henderson Jr.) in Chicago after graduation from Navy boot camp. Family time is the BEST time!
One thing I really enjoyed doing this summer was fishing with my friends. I baited the hook for the first time and even caught my first fish!
Sophia Joseph, 11
I enjoyed my summer by accomplishing a dream of mine. I worked hard to make in to the junior Olympics. My last relay team ran in the National Junior Olympics in Greensboro, North Carolina. In June, at regionals I racked up two Regional Junior Olympic medals that qualified me for Nationals. I pray before each race and take God with me around the track. I was also encouraged and cheered on by Mrs. Wigley, who came to watch me run the races.
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Gracie Pyke, 11
I went to South Korea for 2 weeks, ate so much food and went to an amazing concert over there. I met up with of my friends there and had a blast. I also went to Honduras on a mission trip with my youth group and ministered to over 1,500 people. My relationship with God was stronger and realized that I was lucky that I lived in America.
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Hailey Everage, 12
I went to Wake Forest University for their Summer Sports Medicine Institute where I was able to participate in learning the skills of arthroscopy surgery and the new technological developments in rehabilitation as well as medicine.
We had our summer vacation in Singapore and Malaysia. This picture was taken at the Marina Bay Mall, Singapore. My parents and I saw the Lion King logo shining on a building. I thought it would make a great backdrop for a family photo.
The Kiser family had lots of fun in and out of Charlotte this summer! Early Ed Center student, Cannon Kiser and 1st grader Wyatt Kiser saw Sir Purr at VBS, and the two boys along with 5th grader Gavin Kiser went to Defy Gravity in July to keep out of the summer heat.
This summer I went on a mission trip to Costa Rica with a group of people from Hickory Grove Baptist Church. We spent 7 days in the city of San Jose participating in an outreach campaign with a missionary organization named Good News In Action, part of Iglesia Bautista Vida Nueva (New Life Baptist Church) located in San Salvador, El Salvador. The goal of this church is to evangelize large urban areas in El Salvador, Nicaragua, Honduras, Guatemala, Colombia and Costa Rica. The goal of the campaigns is to lead the lost to Christ.We spread the Gospel daily and thanks to my Spanish class at Hickory Grove, I was able to share the love of Jesus in the student’s own language. God really moved in Costa Rica and over 600 people made professions of faith. All of these things helped me grow closer to God and to the amazing team that went with me. I enjoyed getting to meet new people from El Salvador and the school kids in Costa Rica. I look forward to the day when God decides to use me again on a mission.
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NEW AT THE GROVE Meet the newest teachers on campus, and learn more about them. Fernando Rogante
Kelley McFarland
High School Bible
High School Art
Q: Why did you choose to teach Bible? A: When I was saved, God placed in me the desire to study the Bible and I am passionate about sharing it with students.
Q: Why did you choose to teach art? A: Art has always been one of my main interests. Q: What do you like best about teaching at HG? A: My mom also teaches here, and
Q:What is your dream job? A: I have my dream job. I just want to see the Gospel spread, and this job allows me to teach the Bible so students can grow in their relationship with Christ and hopefully share their faith. Q: What about you would surprise others? A: I am Hispanic, but I do not know how to dance. Q: What do you want your students to know about you? A: I am a good listener if they need someone to talk to.
Karen Harrell High School English Q: Why did you choose to teach English? A: I wanted to invest my life into students the way my teachers had done for me. I chose English because It was one of my best subjects in school.
Debbie Winch
High School Spanish
Heath Blackmon Middle School P.E.
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it feels like a community. Q: What’s your background as an educator? A: This is my first year teaching. Q: What’s something that you’re passionate about? A: I am very passionate about nature!
Q: What was your original dream job? A: I wanted to be a nurse or doctor. Q: What’s something that you’re passionate about? A: I am passionate about being a lifelong learner. The more we learn the more we realize what we do not know. Q: What’s something about you that’ll surprise people? A: I used to play the banjo!
Kaleigh Beason High School Science Q: Why did you choose to teach Science? A: Science has been my favorite subject since middle school. All of my science teachers were passionate about what they were teaching and their enthusiasm passed on to me. The complexity of the human body and creation around us fascinates me and points to a greater Creator who is behind it all. I want to apply what I learn and take care of what God has made and teach others to do the same. Q: What was your original dream job? A: My first dream job was to become an interior designer. Then when I decided I wanted to study nutrition, I planned to be a registered dietitian. I think of the verse in Proverbs where it says, “Man makes his plans, but the Lord determines his steps.”
Kendall Huneycutt Middle School Bible and Geography
Q: Why did you choose to teach these subjects? A: I have a passion for history, so I chose that as a major in college and I wanted to create an interest in young students for history of the United States and the world. Teaching Bible is very humbling and exciting. It allows me the opportunity to stay sharp in my own spiritual walk as well as disciple young students who are curious about what it means to be a Christian. Q: What is your dream job? A: I am doing it, coaching and teaching! Having the ability to invest in the lives students academically and spiritually is what I truly enjoy both on the court and in the classroom.
Scott Moser High School Science
Tracy Cress
Middle School English
LaNette Crowe
Q: Why did you choose to teach Science? A: I have had a love for science since I was young. I am certified to teach both Biology and Chemistry and I am a National Board Certified Teacher in Science. Q: Why did you come to HG to teach? A: I was able to retire from teaching in the public school system of North Carolina after 30 years as a science educator. But, I still had a true love, desire, and passion to teach science and reveal the wonders of God’s creation to students, so I came to Hickory Grove to continue my career in education. I am so blessed to be here.
Q: What’s something that’ll surprise people, that they don’t know about you? A: I have a twin brother who also lives in Charlotte. Q: What’s something at HG that stands out? A: The staff, community, and culture are what stand out to me. The church and school administration/staff are encouraging and supportive of one another. We are often reminded of our Kingdom mission to share the love of Jesus and keep our eyes on eternity, which is something that makes HG stand out immensely. Q: What are your hopes and expectations at HG? A: I hope to continue to grow as a professional in education and ultimately point students to the Gospel of Jesus.
Q: What is something about you that would surprise others? A: Though having a beard changes this, people say I look like Michael Phelps. I’ve also been told I look like Joe Flacco. Q: What do you want your students to know about you? A: I am not as intimidating as I look. Q: What are your hobbies? A: Sports, I coach basketball here at HG as well as serve as Recreation Director for Awana and VBS at HGBC. I also love photography, capturing the world around me through a camera lens. I fell in love with snowboarding during the HG snowboarding trip last year. I also love running, as exercise as well as experiencing new places.
Q: What is your dream job? A: Teaching is my dream job! I have never felt like I have went to work a day in my life. I love what I do and could not imagine doing anything else. Teaching is what I was called to do! Q: What is something about you that would surprise others? A: I taught with Mr. Quesinberry for 9 years, I taught Jacob Prince, Mrs. Hamilton, Mrs. Chaney’s husband, and Mr. Stinson’s daughter as students. My oldest sister was my 3rd grade teacher. Q: What do you want your students to know about you? A: That I love what I do! Also, that they can ask me any and as many questions they have to help them understand any concept or topic. I will always be there to help them.
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Experience a school day through the favorite Sophia Joseph moments of students. Journalist
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"My favorite moment is coming in my classroom so I can see my favorite teacher in the whole wide world, Mrs. Brynildson!” -Kayla McCray, 1st
"My favorite moment is dance class because we do dance and Pilates which helps your posture and flexibility and will strengthen your bones.” -Iniya Johnson, 7th
"Everyday is an exciting day with the first graders because I get to know them on a personal level while helping them with their school work as a student intern.” -Amanda Wilder, 11th
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"My favorite class is band because I like playing my clarinet and learning new notes.” -Kenan Backes, 6th
"My favorite part of the day is in choir with Mrs. Robertson. I love to sing and I’m so happy that I get to use my gift for God. The class is lots of fun, and I love singing with my fellow classmates.” -Hannah Bowen, 9th
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“When I’m hanging out with my friends outside, We play infection; it’s like tag.” -Matthew Hurley, 6th “I really like math class because it is my favorite subject [and] it is also my best subject. I have [always] done well in math.” -Olivia Church, 8th
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“My favorite part is watching a dramatic event happen with Bailey Baucom. I am given my daily dose of entertainment by this woman, who’s blood seems to be primarily composed of caffeine.” -Rankin McKechnie, 12th
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“Lunch because I get to spend time talking with my friends, and be in clubs doing something I like for fun. I love school, but sometimes it gets boring sitting in class.” -Sierra Lowder, 9th
“Recess is my favorite time of the day because I get to have fun and hang out with my friends.” -Kevin Powell, 4th
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“Lunch! I get to see all my friends that aren’t in my classes and talk to them.” -Jake Trent, 4th
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"I like computer class because I like being around people and doing the typing lessons. We play typing games and we type about ourselves. I play nitro type, I’m kinda good at it.” -Joshua Ottinger, 7th
“I like nap time because we get to rest, so when I go to afterschool I am not tired.” -Max Lail, Kindergarten “My favorite part of the school day is when my friends and I meet up in the parking lot and spend time talking to each other and making plans.” -Isabelle Sanz, 11th “The end of school is my favorite because I can either go to football practice or go play in a football game.” -Hans Joubert, 10th
Seventh grade students take higher level math class to challenge themselves. Ethan Mullinax Journalist
“Reading time is my favorite because I really want to learn to read.” -Isabel Muhima, K5
Santiago Hernandez-Farrera "My favorite part of the day is playing at the playground because I like sliding down the slide.” -Nora Cox, TK "My favorite part of school is 4th period math, because Mrs. Cox is such a great math teacher. I could never have a better one.” -Wil Canipe, 6th
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"I like calendar time because we sing. I like singing songs about the months, days of the week, and weather.” -Alessandro Rogante, TK
“5th block is fun because Mrs. Turner gives us candy and lets us play games to review.” -Xavier Coleman, 6th
“I really enjoy the type of hands-on learning we do in journalism and design class.” -PJ Holtzclaw, 12th
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Q: Why did you decide to take 8th grade honors math? A: I decided to take this class because it’s better than 7th grade. I am challenged in this class and am around people who are at my level.
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Q: What do you think of 8th grade math’s hardness level? A: I think this class is suited to me, because homework doesn’t take 1 hour but it also doesn’t take 2 minutes. Q: How do you study? A: I study with music because when it is quiet I get nervous and start fidgeting, but if I listen to music I have something that keeps my mind focused.
Austin Roberts Q: How do you feel in 8th grade honors math? A: I like the people, it is a fun challenging environment, and it is great overall. Q: Why did you decide to take 8th grade honors math? A: I decided to take it because it will be better for my future.
Q: What do you think of 8th grade math’s hardness level? A: I think it is perfect because some things are easy and some stuff is hard, but I think it is good. Q: How do you study? A: It depends on what I am studying. If it is a harder topic, I like to study in quiet, but if it is an easier topic, I like to study with music.
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GOD'S PLAN LEADS SIMILTON TO HG Meet Doctor Mildred Similton, the new Administrator of Student Services.
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Dr. Similton listens and takes notes during a college guidance meeting with a student. Dr. Similton’s official title is Administrator of Student Services and she serves students by offering her expertise on the college application process. All Photos By Hailey Everage
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octor Mildred Similton, the new Administrator of Student Services, started out similarly to every high school student: with a college of preference. However, God had different plans. While visiting her third choice for college, Pfeiffer University, Similton immediately fell in love with the campus and atmosphere of the school so much that she not only attended the university but she ended up working there as well. “It was the best thing. It was perfect”, Similton said. “I ended up working there for 12 years or so and met great people there.” While pursuing her undergraduate degree in Community Physiology, Similton had to make a hard decision to either continue acting or go to graduate school. Facing realities of how challenging the occupation of acting was, she decided the more secure path was to proceed to graduate school. Also guiding her decision was the Dean at Pfeiffer who not only encouraged her to pursue graduate school but offered her a scholarship if she agreed to come back and work there after she graduated. Similton took him up on his offer and went to graduate school at UNC-Charlotte for two years for her masters degree. She then went back to Pfeiffer and worked while getting her PhD at NC State. While working at Pfeiffer University, she taught one psychology course with her biggest responsibility involving testing students and coordinating academic advising. Later she moved into full-time work as a professor.
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Similton then moved into Christian education, performing the part of Upper School Principal at Central Academy at Lake Park for over a decade as well as operating in college guidance. Her most recent former position was working in high school guidance at Covenant Day School.
“The mission of the school is definitely important, but you also want to work in a place that has good people and has a good purpose, that you feel good about what you're doing and who your doing it with.” -Dr. Similton Similton was not only led here by growing up in the area, but primarily the mission and vision of the school drew her here. “The mission of the school is definitely important, but you also want to work in a place that has good people and has a good purpose, that you feel good about what you’re doing and who your doing it with,” Similton said. Similton is responsible for three primary areas : all of the standardized testing, working with Mrs. Kimberly Williams and Mr. Andrew Stover in the Student Center for Advancement to ensure that students are given the services they need to be most successful, as well as serving in high school guidance and preparing students for college. Although it is Similton’s first year here, she enjoys the ambience of the school and those in it.
“The atmosphere here is great. I love being here,” Similton said. “I love that everything is connected. It’s a great Christlike atmosphere and a good community.” Aside from helping others, the most important things in her life are using her gifts to honor the Lord and having a relationship with Him along with her family and raising prosperous young men. Similton came to know the Lord when she finished graduate school at UNC-Charlotte while she was still participating in community acting. “It was really after I got saved, my whole focus changed and I realized I was not in control of everything,” Similton said. “I’m not living for myself and what I want to do, I’m living for what the Lord’s plan is.” Similton’s favorite verse is Jeremiah 29:11, because it states that God has our lives designed and He knows the plans He has for us. “I love to remind others [that] God has it all worked out. Just remember that and trust in His plan,” Similton said.
Above: Dr. Similton reviews files on her computer during a college guidance meeting with a student. Dr. Similton along with Hickory Grove guidance counselors assist seniors with Naviance, a college and career readiness software to aid students in the college admissions process.
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INMERSION ESPANOLA Brooke Bamberg Journalist
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he Spanish Immersion Program has not only added a second grade class to the program this year, but also added a whole new set of teachers: Kelly Rogante, Orpha Ortega, and Tania Morales-Patino. According to Rogante, students “are learning that we serve a big God who is moving throughout the world. They are being equipped to be part of what He is doing and to follow wherever He may call them.”
The Spanish Immersion program has also brought new opportunities for students. “As our community continues to shift in diversity, it is essential that we have students that represent not only our school, but Jesus Christ [as well]” Morales-Patino said. “These students will be bilingual and will have the opportunity to minister and serve the Latino population here in Charlotte and around the world. Apart with the endless benefits that come with knowing two languages.”
Orpha Ortega 1st Grade Immersion
Q: What is your testimony? A: I received Christ when I was 13. Since then I have been serving him, I was even a missionary for 14 years in Mexico. Q: What country are you from? A: I am from Mexico. Q: Why did you decide to teach Spanish Immersion? A: I strongly believe in the program. Q: What is your background as an educator? A: I have been teaching for almost 30 years. Q: What are your hopes and expectations for this school year? A: I want to be able to hear [my students] speaking fluently in Spanish. Q: What is something that people would be surprised to know about you? A: I am Native American (Comanche)! Q: What are some of your hobbies? A: My hobbies include basketball, reading, and badminton. Q: What is your dream job? A: This one!
Tania Morales-Patino Spanish Immersion Kindergarten
Q: What country are you from? A: I am from Colombia, South America. Q: What is your testimony? A: I was born in Colombia and moved to the US when I was 8 years old. I didn’t know any English nor had any friends. It was when I was 10 years old that I accepted Jesus Christ as my personal Savior. I grew up in the Latin church at Hickory Grove. Over the past few years, God has been shaping my heart to follow His calling, teaching small children. I now strive everyday to praise Jesus in everything that I do. Q: What is your background as an educator? A: I graduated from UNCC with a dual major in Child and Family Development and Developmental Psych. I am currently pursuing my masters in
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Kelly Rogante 2nd Grade Immersion
Q: What is your testimony? A: I grew up learning about Jesus, but I came to experience a relationship with Him when I was about 11 years old. It was at that time that I began to understand He deserved my whole life. As I have faced struggles and difficulties, He has continued to show me that He can is trustworthy, faithful, and good. I know He is still teaching me more about how to cast my anxieties on Him and rest in Him. Q: What country are you from? A: I was born in the U.S. My Ecuadorian mom and American dad arrived when she was 8 months pregnant! Q: What is your background as an educator? A: I graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire with a degree in Elementary/Middle French Education. My first job was in south Florida where I taught 1st grade for 5 years. I then moved to Minnesota where I began teaching Spanish Immersion Kindergarten and 1st grade for the next 4 years. Since that time, I have worked at public libraries doing Spanish story time and taught Spanish to homeschool co-ops. Q: Why did you decide to teach Spanish Immersion? A: Being a native bilingual, Spanish immersion was a natural fit for me. For years I told my husband that it was my dream to use what I had learned about immersion education to teach in a Christian school. I am absolutely thrilled to be here! Q: What is your dream job? This! It sounds cheesy, but this is what I have dreamed of doing for 10 years! Q: What are your hopes and expectations for this school year? A: I would like for my students to grow in fluency. I am also hope for them to use these gifts to serve others and glorify God. Q: What is something that people would be surprised to know about you? A: I have a small side business painting and refinishing furniture. Q: What are some of your hobbies? A: I enjoy being outside with my family. My husband and I love to grill out and have campfires in our backyard. We enjoy going to parks and camping. I also love to read and refinish furniture.
INTRAMURALS BEGIN The first anual middle school intramural begins, eliciting mixed responses from students. Miles Malloy Journalist
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We will, we will rock you,” a collective cry chanted by the 8th grade class, could be heard throughout the gym during the first intramural volleyball games. The new program will be happening on the last Friday of every month in an attempt to gather middle schoolers together to compete in athletic events, in order to release energy and hang out with friends. “We are doing these to try to get middle schoolers involved in and excited about school activities,” said middle school Bible teacher Austin Turner, who helped organize the games for this year. Although the intramural competitions are new to middle school, the idea of intramurals has been around for a long time in middle schools. The competitions usually consist of many of different sports. “We are gonna attempt to arrange a large array of sports, including volleyball,
basketball, kickball, and other things like that,” Turner said. The overall reaction from middle school students when asked how they felt about intramurals was positive, with 70.4% of those surveyed saying they enjoyed intramurals. “Sports are a lot of fun, and I liked playing with my friends. You don’t always have to win but it is better when you do,” 6th grader Parker Wright said. Although the social and competitive atmosphere was a hit with students, some students viewed intramurals as a welcome break from daily academics. “I liked getting out of class,” 8th grader Mya Riddick-Watkins said. Despite the many positive reactions to intramurals, 29.6% of students said that they did not enjoy the first intramural. I did not like that we waited more than we actually played, and some people
didn’t even try,” 8th grader Olivia Church said. “I liked being with my friends, but I did not like playing volleyball. More friends, fewer sports.” 8th grader Melody Crowe said. For those who did not enjoy the first intramural, the following events provide an opportunity for more athletic events, and many students are already looking forward to the last Friday of the month. “I thought there was good participation overall, and it seems like the majority of the people were enjoying themselves and looking forward to the next one,” Turner said. “I hope we beat Mr. Sanders class in the next intramural,” 6th grader Matthew Hurley said.
ADVANCED CLASSES Giuliano Rosas Journalist
Special Education and Behavioral Analysis. I have taught TK and self-inclusive classrooms, and worked as a behavioral therapist for children with Autism and other special needs. Q: Why did you decide to teach Spanish Immersion? A: God put in my heart the need to minister and serve students here. I chose Spanish Immersion because a long time ago, I found myself not knowing any English. It was the people who knew Spanish that were able to help me adapt to what I now call my home. Q: What are your hopes and expectations for this school year? A: My hope for this school year is that God uses me to instill the confidence in my students. I want them to know that there is no limit to how much they can learn in Spanish and that with dedication anything is possible. Q: What are some of your hobbies? A: I enjoy binge watching TV shows when I have time, camping, and hiking. Q: What is something about you that will surprise people? A: People would be surprised to know that I am obsessed with animals. I grew up on a farm and have always enjoyed keeping pets and being around animals. Q: What is your dream job? A: I’ve never had a “dream job.” However, no matter what, I have always wanted to work with children and teach students.
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Wondering why students go to ACES electives and honors classes? The answer may shock you. Andrea Gioeli
Q: What advanced classes do you teach? A: 3rd grade advanced Reading, 4th grade advanced State History, 5th grade advanced United States History, and 6th grade Honors English and ACES. Q: What kind of students are able to get into these advanced classes? A: Those who follow the ACES standards (aptitude, creativity, excellence, and spirituality), someone that is an intellectual, has a spiritual life, is creative, and is an all around great student is invited to be a part of
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advanced classes available. Q: What would you say helps people get into these classes? A: Good grades and hard studying don´t get you into classes like the ACES program, but instead natural talent is what we are looking for. Q: How do these classes help in life? A: These classes will impact students so they are organized, work hard, and all of the areas of life. Some examples are keeping up with your things, having critical thinking skills, and being able to think outside of the box. Q: Why do these classes exist? A: These classes exist for the purpose of advanced students being able to be challenged on a broader scale.
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Q: What Advanced Classes do you teach? A: 8th Grade Honors History. Q: What kind of students are able to get into these advanced classes? A: Honors is for the students who have demonstrated high academic performances in their previous years of Middle School, and they should be prime examples of hard working students. Q: What is expected in these classes? A: Students in 8th grade honors begin preparing for High School and
AP classes by analyzing and interpreting information. Students must be able to use higher level thinking skills and clearly communicate connections between the content they are learning and application and impact of History and our world today. Q: How do these classes help in life? A: All academics serve a purpose to prepare students for advancements in life. Q: How can students get in these classes? A: Honors classes are for students who have demonstrated high academic performance and work hard.
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Student Voice: Q: In light of recent news covering school shootings, should Hickory Grove parents and students be concerned about an event happening here?
After school shootings nationwide and a new school year beginning, many ask: Are we safe? students in the case of an active shooter depending on varying factors, such as n April 20, 1999, in location within the Littleton, Colorado, building. American history During the changed. At the time, the first week of school, Columbine High School many teachers, shooting was the worst such as high school school shooting in United science teacher States’ history, according to Steve Anderson, asthe History Channel. sured their classes Then, on April 16, that in the event of 2007, in Blacksburg, Virginia at Virginia Tech University, Students are seen changing classes through one of the locked metal gates on campus. These gates a critical incident, are one of many security precautions to protect student’s safety. Photo by Brandy Caton there was a defined history changed again. Then plan to follow. again in DeKalb, Illinois, then around in a state of fear, or to have our “Each of my classes receive specific again in Huntsville, Alabama, then again fear wrapped up in worldly things. Still, instructions on our plan of action. Ultiin Newtown, Connecticut, in Marysville, it is important for the public to know we mately, they understand that whatever Washington, and recently, in Parkland, have a handbook, we are involved with they are instructed to do, should be done Florida. critical incident drills, and we have active immediately and calmly,” Anderson said. Time Magazine, quoting an Ev Beyond CMPD training, many erytown for Gun Safety survey, reported “We are trying to educate for other procedures are put in place to ensure in February that 17 school shootings had the long term, not short term, the safety of those on campus. Even before already occurred. Since August 17th, the school day begins at 7:45, resource Everytown data website cites “at least 57 equipping students with a the officers, police, and other staff members incidents of gunfire on school grounds in biblical worldview, with our monitor morning carlines. Throughout the 2018.” hope residing in Christ. Chris- day, Quesinberry refers to the campus as As the 2018 school season begins, “unofficial hub for the CMPD,” due to these statistics may lead one to wonder: tians do not fear like unbe- an the amount of officers present on camWhere do students, teachers, parents, and lievers: we live our lives with pus every day. More than the authorities school administrators stand as the 2018presence, precautionary measures includour eyes up,” 2019 school year begins? ing, but not limited to, visitor badges are As teachers finalize lesson plans, -Dr. Quesinberry required to even enter the building. students complete their homework, and Although these measures provide parents pack lunches, the question reshooter training,” Quesinberry said. comfort to families and staff alike, Quesinmains: What if it happened here? Further This training, conducted as the berry also mentions the importance of more, should those going into the new 2017-2018 school year ended by the the type of instruction being taught in the school year worry about what the answer Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department classrooms. to this question is? and mandatory for all staff to attend, not “We are trying to educate for the According to Head of School Dr. only taught staff what could have been long term, not short term, equipping stuJimmie Quesinberry, the correct response done differently in four active shooter dents with a biblical worldview, with our to the question is not one of fear or worry. events, including the Columbine, Virginia hope residing in Christ. Christians do not “Here, we teach students to be Tech, and Sandy Hook shootings, but also fear like unbelievers: we live our lives with aware of their surroundings, wherever provided staff members with important our eyes up,” Quesinberry said. they are. But it is not healthy to walk training of how to defend themselves and
“Concerned? Yes. Paranoid? No. It happens, and it's possible it could happen here but it’s not likely.” -Timothy Paskal, 10th Grade “No I am not concerned because I know that we have a heavy police presence and people such as Officer Dan who are always on school campus.” -Thomas Kelly, 10th Grade
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Above: A map of the United States shows the 60 gunfire incidents that have taken place on school grounds nationwide since the beginning of 2018. Data provided by Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund, an “independent, non-partisan organization dedicated to understanding and reducing gun violence in America.” Designed by Leighann Vinesett
“I think that there will always be someone who can find a way around security measures. There is no school that will ever be "school shooter proof." There needs to be a focus on what causes someone to have the intentions to carry out an attack and how law enforcement responds to it. I believe that CMPD officers and those who are armed at the school should [perform training] here. As students we must treat other with respect.” -Francisco Cox, 11th Grade Q: As a Christian school who believes in a God of protection, how do we view events like these? “We see them as horrible events that happen through our sin, and all we can do is comfort any who have suffered from these events and pray that they do not happen to us.” -Jake Jeu de Vine, 10th “I think just by prayer. It may not happen overnight but just praying for safety in our daily prayers will benefit us extremely because He hears our prayers (1 John 5:15). Also knowing that we believe in a sovereign God should comfort us, as we know He is fully in control.” -Aniah Stitt, 10th Grade Q: What have you as a student heard/know about safety precautions taken around HG to protect from incidents like these? “We have ‘shooter drills’ that cover what should happen when/if a shooter comes onto HG property” -Bryline Mims, 10th Grade “All teachers are required to lock their doors when they are closed, and we go over lock down drills every year.” -Samuel Slisenko, 9th Grade Q: Some say that gun control is the answer to this problem. Do you agree or disagree? “It’s not the gun that’s the problem, it’s the person using it.” -Olivia Hardman, 9th Grade
Above: School Resource Officer Dan McCrae stands in front of a locked gate on campus. McCrae, in addition to CMPD officers on campus, is responsible for the day to day safety of students and staff. Photo by Hailey Everage
“Gun control can help, but at the same time, it wouldn't because sin will always be in this world. Guns are not the problem, the real problem is our sinful nature.” -Julien Johnson, 9th Grade “I think it is important that people should have a way to defend themselves if an incident were to occur. Still, there are countless stories about people dying from an armed intruder. It is important that people with guns are at the very least watched closely.” -Bre Asla, 9th Grade
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CHANGING THE CODE
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New female dress code sparks conversation between students and adminstration. Caroline Liebler Journalist
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or the 2018-2019 school year, a new dress code was announced, causing the overwhelming majority of female students to rejoice at the end of mandatory collared shirts. Still, some had questions: why did the dress code change for females and not males, why these changes, and more. High school principal Adam Hamilton sat down to answer some of these important questions. Q: Why is it important for a school to have a dress code? A: I think there are many reasons for schools to have dress codes. First and foremost, for me, it comes down to getting your mind right for the day and being dressed for success, so to speak. There is a saying, “If you want to change the world, start by making your bed,” and that same saying applies to dress coding. The first thing we do is get dressed for what the day is going to present us. The dress code allows students to make conscious choices about what they should be wearing to school, you feel accomplished and look nice and you come to school prepared to succeed for the day. The second reason is to make sure students are modest and dressed differently than what the culture would say is appropriate. As a Christian school, we want to make sure our dress code reflects modesty. We want to make sure our young men are dressed for success as well and that they make choices that show they honor and respect the authority that has been placed over them. Administration has a dress code and parents have dress codes for
work; dress codes are just standard across the board. It allows a uniform policy for students to succeed. Q: What is the reasoning behind not changing the male dress code? A: It reflects what our male staff is required to wear. Collared shirts are different to males then they are to females. If you ask a female, they will tell you they are different. Most females can find modest blouses without trying to find a collared shirt. However, males are left with three options, a t-shirt, a polo or a button-down shirt, and we require our staff to wear that. So that is why male students are required to wear collared shirts as well as belts.
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asked to do. Don’t make mountains out of molehills. If someone asks you to wear a sweater or a jacket instead of a sweatshirt, follow their instructions. We are trying to be flexible with students and allow students to have the freedom to make those choices. When we are focused on Christ and on the mission of God one does not waste your time complaining about dress code, instead fix your eyes upwards.
Q: What was the reasoning behind changing the female dress code? A: Firstly, collared shirts are harder to find in the culture we live in now for females, and most of the times they were just wearing flannel shirts [which] are not comfortable to wear when it is 95 degrees outside. We wanted to try to make it easier for students, especially our females, to try and find appropriate things that meet the standards of modesty and they don’t have to go searching high and low for collared shirts. Also, it reflects what our teachers are required to wear; we don’t make our female teachers wear collared shirts. We ask them to dress modestly, so our students wear the same things our teachers wear. Third, I think you can teach modesty without teaching the legalism of “you have to wear a collared shirt”. You just have to make conscious choices of what is modest and what is not. It is our job to guide students and put boundaries in place. Q: Is there anything else you would like to offer to educate the student body about the dress code? A: Follow the rules. You have been given the opportunity to do what you’ve been
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Q: How do you, as a male, feel about the updated dress code?
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“The dress code is okay, but I feel like since the girls can wear no collar and still look modest, the boys should have the option to [do the same]. Since the girls can’t have [graphics] on their shirts, I feel we should have the same [regulations] as them.” -Kirkland Williams, 11th Grade “I find the [dress code] relatively decent, but I do wonder why we can wear Birkenstocks but not slides.” -Marcus Truss, 11th Grade “I enjoy the fact that I am able to put together nicer outfits with the new dress code and I feel less restricted, but I also partially miss the old dress code considering that the majority of the clothes in my closet have graphics on them.” -Taliyah Fox, 10th Grade
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01: “I live for the new dress code,” sophomore Addie Blazi says. Blazi is shown wearing a yellow striped blouse and light wash jeans. Photo by Zaria Ziglar 02: “I feel like we get to be more free and don’t have to worry about collars - we look better in regular clothes and I like how we can just be ourselves,” said 7th grade student Destinee Nesbit. Photo by Brandy Caton 03:“I absolutely love the new dress code. It allows me to look cute while still being comfy,” Junior Hannah Conard said. Photo by Zaria Ziglar 04: Senior Imani Riddick-Cherry is seen wearing a red blouse-. “I like to shop at stores such as Forever 21, Papaya, Old Navy, and Romwe to find cute clothes,” Riddick-Cherry says. Photo by Zaria Ziglar 05: “To find clothes to fit the new dress code, I like thrifting. I love the new dress code and being able to express myself through fashion,” Junior Gracie Pyke said. Photo by Zaria Ziglar 06: “We look pretty good [when] we don’t have to wear collars and we have a better choice of clothing because we don’t always have to wear plaid,” 7th grade student Iniya Johnson said. Photo by Brandy Caton
“I think that the dress code is unfair considering that girls do not have to wear collared shirts but boys do. Yes we are young men of God who need to set an example, but a regular shirt can be on par with that of the collared shirt standard.” -Hunter Cain, 11th Grade “It’s all good as long as I can wear my fleece.” -Connor Jones, 9th Grade “I am liking the new dress code! I can grab shirts easily instead of having to iron collared shirts every night and morning! It’s much easier to follow.” -Zanetta Sirleaf, 11th Grade
Seven questions to ask before you get dressed, according to Scripture*. 1. Does my clothing illustrate my commitment to holiness? (Romans 12:1; Titus 2:11-12; 1 Timothy 2:10)
2. Have I focused on my heart, or only my wardrobe? (1 Samuel 16:7; Proverbs 31:30)
3. Am I making clothing choices consistent with transformed thinking? (Romans 12:2)
4. Do I live with contentment regarding clothing purchases? (Matthew 6:2830)
5. Am I practicing modesty and discretion in what I wear? (1 Peter 5:5b)
6. Do I dress with dignity and strength? (Proverbs 31:25a)
7. Are my clothing choices bringing glory to God? (1 Corinthians 6:19-20; 10:31)
*Questions adapted from Dawn Wilson’s “7 Things the Bible Says about Your Clothes” as seen on https://www.crosswalk.com/faith/women/7-things-the-bible-says-about-your-clothes.html
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WOMEN'S GOLF TEAM AIMS FOR HOLE IN ONE Lucy Jennings Editor
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ore, bogey, par, putter, and birdie are all words that may sound foreign to anyone who doesn’t play golf, but for the new Varsity women’s golf team, knowing these terms is one more advantage the ladies will have when on the green. Since last Spring, Athletic Director Jim Rhodes has worked to form the team of four, coached by Keith White. The team plays and practices at Pine Lake Lake Country Club in Mint Hill.
“Women’s golf is one of the fastest growing sports in the NCISAA, so we put [the team] together when we had a group of ladies interested in the sport,” Rhodes said. With the addition of the new team, the conference now has four teams, including Gaston Christian School, Westminster Catawba Christian School, and Gaston Day School, meaning that the first MAC women’s golf championship can be held. The championship will take place October the 9th at Rock Hill Country Club.
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Q: What is your experience with golf? A: I played on a high school golf team and have been playing golf for almost 60 years, I also coached the high school golf team at Charlotte Christian. Q: What is your overall goal for this season? A: The main three goals we have this year are to glorify God, have fun, and improve more every week!
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01: Junior Matt Kunik focuses and attempts to take control of the ball. Kunik has been playing soccer at HG since 7th grade. “I love soccer because the pace of the game is very quick so you always have to be focused,” Kunik says. Photo by Zaria Ziglar 02: Sophomore Taylor Smith jumps to spike the ball toward the opposing team during a game against Calvary Day school. Smith has been playing volleyball for three years and says she “enjoys playing with the girls on the team because they are all nice and supportive.” Photo by Hailey Everage 03:Sixth grader Gavin Malloy runs during the middle cross country meet.Photo by Cole Bennett 04: Sophomore Lindsay Burke showcases her form while serving the ball during a game against Concord First Assembly. Burke says shes loves
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Q: What is your experience running cross country? A: I ran Cross Country in high school. Q: What is your overall goal for the season? A: I want to bring honor to God as a coach, and I want each runner to grow in their relationship with the Lord, do their best for God’s glory, and love running. Q: What sets this team apart from other teams at Hickory Grove? A: What other teams do for punishment, we do for fun! Q: What is your team motto or verse? A: Hebrews 12:1. This verse really applies to our spiritual lives, but this one seems fitting for the endurance needed in Cross Country. Another motto I like is “Embrace the pain.”
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Q: What is your experience playing volleyball? A: I played in middle and high school and played in the intramural league at Appalachian. My sophomore year, my team won the intramural championship! Q: What are you most excited about for the season? A: I am most excited about helping the girls develop their knowledge and skills of the game and being able to see growth throughout the season. We have several new players, which makes me excited about the future of the volleyball program. Q: What is your team motto or verse? A: Colossians 3:23. This was a verse that I clung to as an athlete. I want my players to realize that God made them not to play sports or be the best athlete, but to bear His image.
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Q: What is your experience playing volleyball? A: I first started playing volleyball in middle school. In high school I played for both my school team and a club team. Q: What are you most excited about for the season? A: I’m excited for all of the growth I’ve seen in the team already season and the potential that they have. It’s always exciting getting to know your players and make memories as the season progresses too. Q: What is your team motto or verse? A: 1 Timothy 4:8. My goal for our team is that we would be spiritually disciplined for godliness. I want us to keep an eternal perspective, spiritually training ourselves to be good servants.
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Jordan Jeu de Vine Varsity Cheerleading
Q: What is your expereince cheerleading? A: I was a cheerleader from 6th to 12th grade, and I was an assistant cheer coach in Lynchburg, VA. Q: What are you most excited about for the season? A: I am most excited about cheering at all the football and basketball games and creating a fun and exciting atmosphere! Q: What is your team motto or verse? A: Work Hard. Stay Kind. Also Ephesians 4:32, because I want to create a team that is kind and forgiving to each other. Q: What sets this team apart from other teams? A: Our team cheers the players on and leading the fans to cheer them on too. We strive to be loud, encouraging, and uplifting!
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