Paws for Thought January 2015 by Legacy PCA

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LPCA exists to cultivate parental involvement in the educational process of their children, to instill students with a biblical worldview and the passion to stand firm and articulate boldly in defense of their faith, to prepare them for the rigors of college to guide them into independent learning, and to train our students to always give themselves fully to the work of the Lord, because their labor will not be in vain. Truth is revealed by God through Christ “in Whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.” Colossians 2:3

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JANUARY 2015 • VOLUME VIII • ISSUE VI

A Message from Mrs. May

Junior Chandlyr Mickan explains to her friend, Amber Condley, that getting out at noon is actually a gift from the heavens.

Embrace the Fear of God

Full Week Schedule Coming for Seniors By PFT Staff

egacy Prep’s administration recently announced a big step forward in the quest to grow into an even bigger and better educational experience. Senior students will attend classes next year five days per week, with courses alternating between M/W/F and Tu/Th. A Lions’ Den study hall will be offered to students at a lesser cost than a core class if a student needs to fill time in the schedule. This study hall is not mandatory. Attendance in the Lions’ Den is not madatory, but the staff will notify parents if a student does not show up on a specific day. The staff would appreciate your communication if your child will not be on campus. Students may leave campus according to their schedule, after they have signed out at the front desk. If they choose to return to the Lions’ Den study hall, they will need to sign back in to the front desk. “We entered this decision with much thought and prayer,” said Mrs. Audra May following a meeting with parents to announce the changes. “We were thrilled to see that parents understand the benefit this will bring to their students. This class in particular has been instrumental in leading the way with several new initiatives, and their willingness to make changes with us is one of the reasons why.” Details are still being worked out. Most seniors should finish their on-campus classes by noon on M/W, and no later than 1 p.m. on Tu/Th. There may be a case or two where the student has a late afternoon elective that can only be offered during that time slot on M/W/F. “We hope to have a schedule out to you by early March so you can begin planning for next year,” said Mrs. May. “As always, we covet your prayers and support as we make this transition. Please feel free to contact me or Joann Manning if you should have any questions.” PFT

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ike many of you, I have a few New Year’s resolutions. One of them to is read the Bible all the way through in one year. The plan I am using takes a unique approach. Rather than walk through the Bible from start to finish, this plan weaves in some Proverbs, Psalms, words of Jesus and an historical account, all in one day. After each section, there is an “optional” devotional. I am always amazed at how timely God’s word is. When trouble comes, He is there, just like he says he will be. This year has brought about its own challenges for Legacy, me, and my family. But, I can’t remember the last time I used the word “afraid” as much as I have lately. I hope what I am about to share with you encourages you as much as it has me. Remember, do not let your heart be troubled. God will see you through. At one level fear is healthy. Fear is an emotion induced by a perceived threat. It is a natural human emotion. It is God-given. It is a basic survival mechanism. It keeps us alive. It protects us from danger. However, there is also such a thing as unhealthy fear. The Greek word commonly used in the New Testament is phobos – from which we get the word phobia. This is unhealthy fear. It is disproportionate to the danger posed. It is False Evidence Appearing Real. It is when we catastrophize – overestimating the danger and underestimating our ability to cope. Common phobias include fears in relation to health, finances, failure, growing old, death, loneliness, rejection, messing up, public speaking, flying, heights, snakes and spiders. (continued on p.2)

Don’t Forget the Annual

State of The School Address

7 p.m. Thursday, Jan.15th In the Gym

And the Lord said, “Whom shall I send? Who will go for me?” And Isaiah replied, “Here am I. Send me!” Isaiah 6:8

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A Successful End to the Journey Review by Noah Lightfoot

The Official Student Newspaper of

fter a long three year span, the thrilling Hobbit movie trilogy has come to an end. Peter Jackson, the director, did an outstanding job capping off the story with the final movie, The Battle of the Five Armies. Jackson, who was also the creator of the Lord of the Rings movie trilogy, has been extremely successful with all his films of Middle Earth (based on the series of classic fantasy novels by author JRR Tolkien). Martin Freeman has played the main character, Bilbo Baggins, throughout the trilogy. Freeman did a fantastic job portraying Bilbo’s character in the movies, especially in this third and last Hobbit film. Other notable actors returning in this film include Richard Armitage as Thorin Oakenshield, Ian Mckellen as Gandalf, and Orlando Bloom as Legolas. The Battle of the Five Armies picks up where the second movie left off, and follows very close to the book, with even more detail. In this action-packed thriller, the company of Thorin Oakenshield has reclaimed the city of Erebor and now must defend it from the vast armies of Middle Earth. The movie depicts the intense battles between the fantasy races of Dwarves, Orcs, Elves, Goblins, and other disturbing creatures. This is the most violent of the six Lord of the Rings and Hobbit films, but I think this is a great movie for teens and adults, especially those who have seen the previous films. PFT

(May continued from p.1) They also include such things as what is now called FOMO – the fear of missing out, the fear of not being special. Whereas the Spirit of God does not produce negative fear, there is a kind of healthy fear – the fear of God. This does not mean being frightened of God. In fact, it means the opposite. It is an understanding of who God is in relation to us. It means respect, reverence, awe, honour, adoration and worship; and it could even be translated as love for God. It recognizes the power, majesty and holiness of God Almighty. It leads to a healthy respect of God, and is the antidote to all other fears and phobias we experience in life. Fear God and you need not fear anything else or anyone else. It is no coincidence that, as the fear of God has decreased in our society, all the other fears have increased. We need to return to the right relationship with God. The expression “do not be afraid” appears in the Bible 366 times – one for every day of the year (including leap years!). The idea of the “Fear of the Lord” is one of the key themes of Proverbs and appears 21 times throughout the book. The writer says that if we are wise we will “choose to fear the Lord,” and as a result we “will live in safety and be at ease, without fear of harm.” Choose to fear God, listen to him and repent when he corrects you. If you do, God will reveal to you more than you could ever imagine. “I [Wisdom] will pour out my spirit upon you, I will make my words known to you.” He will reveal to you the hidden treasures of wisdom in his words. Choose this fear of God and you will be “in good hands” and can be free from the fear of harm. Three times in the book of Matthew, Jesus says to his disciples, “Do not be afraid.” And once he tells them whom they should fear. The context is Jesus sending out his disciples to preach the gospel. The moment Jesus calls his 12 disciples, he sends them out on mission, a little theological training. He warns them that they will face a lot of opposition: “I am sending you out like sheep among wolves.” They will need pure wisdom: “be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves.” He tells them they will be opposed by local councils, face hatred, be persecuted, and be called demonic. It is in this context that Jesus says to them three times, “Do not be afraid.” Do not be afraid about what to say, or of other people, however powerful they may be. The author says, “Without knowing it, they’ve done you – and me – a favour, giving you a platform for preaching the kingdom news! And don’t worry about what you’ll say or how you’ll say it. The right words will be there.” The Bible says, “The Spirit of your Father will supply the words.” Jesus also told his disciples not to be afraid of what others will do to you. Do not fear those who can “kill the body but cannot kill the soul.” Instead, we should fear God, who can destroy both soul and body in hell. We should have a healthy respect for an all-powerful, as well as all-loving God. Jesus says, “Save your fear for God, who holds your entire life – body and soul – in his hands.” Last, do not be afraid of what will happen to you. Jesus says if we fear God we need fear no one and nothing else. God is in ultimate control. Matthew says, “Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground apart from the will of your Father.” Not only is he in control but he also loves us deeply. He says, “Even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not, then; you are of more value than many sparrows.” God cares what happens to us even more than we do. Today, when our world is in turmoil and is lost and confused, we can rest assured that God is in control. He loves us and cares for us more than we could ever imagine. And, that should bring us comfort and peace. As we begin 2015, let us trust that we are loved deeply by the God of this universe. And, let us resolve that we will not be afraid but face our fears boldly knowing that God has already gone before us! Hear are we. Send us!PFT

Serving Him and You, Audra May amay@legacypca.org

January 2015

Paws for Thought

JANUARY 2015 VOLUME VIII • ISSUE VI www.legacypca.org Audra May Executive Editor amay@legacypca.org Daron Jones Managing Editor djones@legacypca.org Michele Kuykendall Associate Editor mkuykendall@legacypca.org EDITORS & PHOTOGRAPHERS HIGH SCHOOL Amber Condley Jake Dye Stefani Evans Ryan May Ryanne Sartin MIDDLE SCHOOL Sam Bargainer Bailee Cano Cole Carrico Taylor Davies Noah Lightfoot Reagan Mace Jack Regh Sydney Rush Harrison Shook

Legacy Thanks its Booster Club Volunteers

athletic program go smoothly? The biggest responsibility for our volunteers is the set up, tear down and selling of concessions for all of our home games, from football to baseball.

any Legacy parents choose to fulfill their volunteer hours by helping out the Lions Booster Club. The entire Lions family salutes all those who help out our athletic programs, donating time and money to give our student-athletes all they need to succeed. The PFT staff went directly Booster Club President Melissa Teal to get the scoop.

Brag on them a bit. How have they done this year? Our volunteers have done an amazing job of showing up on time and completing the tasks at hand. Many of them have gone above and beyond to either come early or stay late to ensure that everything runs smoothly or is put away correctly.

Was it hard to get volunteers to help out with Booster Club? As with any volunteer organization, volunteers are a critical part of the workforce and heartbeat of the organization. It is always hard to get volunteers, but once we have them, we do our best to make them feel supported and valued. We have had many volunteers who have given sacrificially to make sure concessions were a part of all of our home games. I wish I had an exhaustive list of all the volunteers who have helped so far, but I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t. I would not want to leave anyone out. Everyone that has volunteered has been a huge help and are appreciated so much.

If parents want to get involved with this great way to satisfy their volunteer hour requirement, how do they get involved? Email me at skeeterteal@yahoo.com and we will be happy to answer your questions. What about Booster Club membership? Are folks able to join year-round? What does membership cost, and what comes with it? Anyone can join the Booster Club at any time. Membership costs range from $20 all the way to $500. There are a variety of membership levels with different items that come with each one. Again, email me at skeeterteal@yahoo.com for more information. Go Lions! PFT

What are some of the most important tasks they help with to make the

6th Grade Poll by Harrison Shook

Who is Your Favorite Superhero? Jamie Jones Raven

Noah Seay Batman

Laney Elguezabal Superman

Amaya Harvell Hawk Girl

Jonah Mcfarland Robin

Avery Davis Iron Man

Hannah Condley The Flash

Richard Bundy Gambit

Jacob Peterson Batman

Allie Jeffus Iron Man

Abby Ming Wonder Woman

Joshua Cambell Hulk

Caleb Lightfoot Batman

Mckamey Gordon Iron Man

Anina Manning Batman

Jules Hale Beast Boy

Tucker Carson Batman

Caroline Freeman Iron Man

Lauren Railey Quick Silver

Brandon Fornero Spider-Man

Andrew Wright Knight Wing

Abby Crook Shadow Cat

Sarah Quinn Iron Man

Easton Havemann Iron Man

Luke Lemons Robin

Grace Wiley Iron Man

Jocelyn Cone Wonder Woman

Claire Berglund Superman

Michael Carlson Calendar Man

Sadie Micheletti God

Evan Furber Green Lantern

Lilly Berglund Wolverine

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Fourth-Graders Excel at Expository Essays Tanya Scheler’s fourth grade students recently chose a topic to write an expository piece about. All the topics related to Legacy Prep in some way. The PFT is proud to present some of these fine essays for your reading enjoyment. Nice job, Lions. 5th Grade Poll by Reagan Mace

If you could travel in time, what year would you go to? Caden Auger 2025

Carter Hutton 1861

Ali Burkhard 2030

Carson Keyes 2024

Emilie Carlson 2021

Anna Kruppstadt 1960

Hassyn Carrico 2028

Emma Little 1980

Kaylee Curl 1980

Timothy Ming 3060

Brandon Davies 1399

Ella Mullins 2026

Collin Dyniewski 2044

Addy Polk 1980

Layla Faysal 2017

Tyler Prazak 4085

Gavin Gerwick 1999

Macey Raines 2030

Carter Hall 2025

Ryan Robinson 1880

Rachel Hamilton 1950

Maddy Sartin 2020

Luck Henson 1745

Gabe Tharp 2006

Chloe Holiday 1982

Madison Steed 201

January 2015

MRS. HUTTON: LEGACY’S NEW P.E. TEACHER BY AUBREY DAVIS If you are looking for a fantastic, athletic, fun P.E. teacher and friend, Mrs. Hutton is the perfect person for you! She became Legacy’s P.E. teacher in August. Mrs. Hutton is someone who has a tender heart, is a Christian, and is the most joyful P.E. teacher on the planet. You will soon find out about her great family, her favorite things, and her hobbies. You will be excited to learn more about Mrs. Hutton’s fun-loving family. She is blessed with three entertaining boys who keep her busy. Her oldest son, Brooks, is a junior at Legacy. Next, there is Casen, who is a freshman. Finally, her youngest son is in the fifth grade. His name is Carter. Amazingly, her husband, Mr. Hutton, is an outstanding songwriter! You won’t be surprised that Mrs. Hutton loves her family very much! Let me fill you in on a few of Mrs. Hutton’s most loved things. Of course, Mr. Hutton is her favorite musician. Whenever it is family game night, she loves to play Mexican Train. If you ever ask her to lunch, she would want to go to Jason’s Deli. It is true that Legacy’s P.E. teacher not only loves being active, but also enjoys reading. Her favorite book is Redeeming Love. While teaching P.E., Mrs. Hutton looks forward to the hugs she gets from her students and getting to play games all day. When it comes to hobbies, many people sit around and watch TV all weekend. Not Mrs. Hutton! On Friday nights, you will find her sitting the bleachers cheering on the Legacy Lions football team. She also really enjoys working in her flowerbeds. For sure, she loves to go to the movies and dinner with Mr. Hutton. Clearly, she loves being with others! Now you know a little bit more about Legacy’s newest P.E. teacher and my friend, Mrs. Hutton. Legacy is blessed to have this terrific person teaching its students to be active. Of course, everyone agrees that Mrs. Hutton teaches us such fun games in P.E., like Pirate’s Treasure or Sharks and Minnows. Have you ever known anyone more energetic, joyful, loving, and athletic as Mrs. Hutton? Without a doubt, she is the perfect person for Legacy! FOOTBALL BY CARSON LAGUNAS “Sure, luck means a lot in football but not having a good quarterback is bad luck”. This was a quote by Don Shula former coach of the Miami Dolphins, when describing the importance of a good quarterback. Football has been around for years, and has been one of America’s favorite sports to play and watch. You will soon discover that there are a lot of positions, play, and equipment used in football. In football there are many positions. I think the most important is the quarterback. They pass, run, and hand off. There are also running backs that run the ball most of the time, and also catch passes. Wide receivers are fast and catch passes far down the field. Linebackers call the plays for the defense and tackle. The team with the ball is the offense. The team gets four tries to get ten yards for a first down. The quarterback hands off the ball to the running back in a rushing play. A passing play is when the quarterback passes the ball to the running back, wide receiver, and tight end. A QB sneak is when the quarter back dives to gain short yardage. Trick plays, such as the fleaflicker and the statue of liberty, are designed to trick the defense. You cannot play football without equipment. A football is made of leather and laces and shaped like an oval. There are two field goals post, one at each end, that are used for field goals. The helmet is used to protect your head and has your team logo on it. Pads are worn by the player to protect them from falls and hits. Are you good enough to be a quarterback? Do you know the plays? Do you have the equipment? Truly football is the best sport around!!! 4

THE MIRACLE OF MRS. MAY BY CLINE PIOTROWSKI “I definitely consider my family the greatest gift God has given me,” said Mrs. May, Legacy’s head administrator, who works hard for Legacy daily. Mrs. May is a very important part of our school. She constantly faces many challenges, but she still finds time for her hobbies and also her favorite things. Hobbies allow Mrs. May to have a break. On weekends Mrs. May runs with the “Sole Sisters,” a group of her running friends. She loves being with her family and eating great foods. Her family likes to cheer on the Aggies on Saturday and the Cowboys on Sundays! Mrs. May finds it challenging to carve out time to enjoy her favorite things, but when she does it’s a special treat. Mrs. May has lots of sports teams she follows. She loves the Dallas Cowboys and the Texas Aggies for football, the San Antonio Spurs for basketball, along with the Texas Rangers for Baseball. Coffee, caramels, pasta, and pizza are always a favorite treat with her! Pink and black catch her eye! She doesn’t follow the Hollywood scene, but enjoys the thrill of a good Avenger/ Marvel movie. Action films are definitely her top choice. Interesting books to her are leadership, history, and even in times, prophecy. Mrs. May may not get the easy life, but she feels blessed. She stated that the most important thing about her job is making sure that everyone understands what Legacy is all about. “It is also really difficult sometimes with all the criticism that may come when people don’t understand what it is we are trying to do,” Mrs. May explained. It is also a huge challenge to find time to finish all the things she needs to get done! Mrs. May is always running! Wouldn’t it be hard to run a school, run on the weekends, and run to keep up with four busy boys? As you can see Mrs. May is always busy! We should be thankful for Mrs. May and her busy, organized, and giving ways. www.legacypca.org

CHEER BY MADDY RINN

THE 4TH GRADE TEAM BY SARAH SCHELER

We have an amazing cheer team at Legacy. The purpose of cheerleading is to rally the crowd during a game and to help the team play better. Cheerleading all began in 1898 in Minnesota, with a student named Jonny Campbell. Jonny’s team was on a losing streak. One day there was a game. Jonny and his friends went to the game. The team was losing. Jonny and his friends started yelling this cheer “RAH-RAH-RAH! SKI-U-MAH! HOO-RAH-HOO! VARSITY! VARSITY! MINN-E-SOTAH!” Others joined in. Minnesota won the game! That day cheerleading was born. In 1946 the Herkie jump was made. It is named after its maker, Lawrence R. Herkemer. Mr Herkemer made other things for cheerleading that are still used today, like the Pom-pom. The Pom-pom was originally called the Pom-pon or Shake-a-roo. The first Pom-pom was made of crape paper and a stick. In the 1970’s partner stunts became very popular. Teams started doing pyramids, dance, and tumbling in their cheers/ The two squads at Legacy are awesome! The Junior High Squad has 11 girls. Anna Rosa Peterson is the Captain. On the team are: Allison Byrd, Kayla Henson, Kaylee Hill, Grace Lewis, Reagan Mace, Mia Martinez, Alia Neuberger, Taylor Sartin, Erin Taylor, and Hanna Condley. The Varsity Squad has 12 girls. Chandlyr Mickan is the Captain. On that team are: Kasen Jones, Avery Jones, Miranda Herman, Maddy Locke, Ryanne Sartin, Adisyn Mickan, Madyson Conley, Jacey Neuberger, Sami Evrard, Madison Hatcher, and Karlee Brown. They always have the team and crowd excited during the game. They use a mix of offense, defense and spirit cheers at every game. They can use up to 30 difference cheers in one game! Their coaches say that they are great at learning new cheers. They can usually learn a new cheer in just a few minutes. That takes talent. The girls train very hard to cheer. They practice 2 hours twice a week during football season. The Legacy Squad does more than cheer for games. They cheered at the Girls on the Run when they ran their Mock 5K. They cheer at the Pawsitive Parade. They went to the Woodlands Marathon and the Ten 4 Texas to cheer for the runners. The cheerleaders have been part of the March of Dimes for Babies, which helps babies born really early and need special help. The Legacy Cheer Squad does a lot for our school and our community. They are a very special team.

Are you familiar with Mrs.Bontrager, Mrs. Moran, and Mrs.Scheler? Do you know they all want to visit the same place? You can find out that and much more in this article. Let me fill you in on Mrs .Bontrager. Some of her favorite things to do and hobbies include traveling, watching movies, crafts and enjoying her grandchildren. Aubree Snell, the daughter of Mrs. Ashley Snell and Kensley Blair Bontrager, the daughter of Brett Bontrager and their grandfather, Jerry Bontrager, who has been married to Mrs. Bontrager for 32 years are very important to her. This 4th grade math and science teacher has been teaching at Legacy for one year. She loves seeing her students get excited about math and science but there are challenging things like getting things done on time. The gift of teaching and encouragement can often help when she deals with apprehensive students but she encourages them to enjoy math and science. I think you’d be excited to know that we have another new 4th grade teacher, Mrs. Moran. This 4th grade, self-contained teacher has been married to John Moran for 8 years. They have a kindergartener named Sam along with a puppy named Chocolate. Even though she still has to fit in a week’s worth of lessons into 2 days, she finds delight in teaching her class and integrating the Bible into each subject. Some enjoyable things to do on the weekends include going to the movies, landscaping, sewing, cooking, crafting and finding creative items for the 4th graders. A few of her gifts are a love of learning and a heart for children. She was born on June 13 and even when she was just several years old, she already wanted to be a teacher. Her favorite thing about her class is that they help each other. Her most valued subjects are bible, math, reading and writing. Have you ever heard of Mrs. Scheler? She’s been married to Samuel Scheler for 15 years. She has 2 kind-hearted children, Sarah, who was born 3 days before her birthday December 21, and a son, Chase, who was born on August 27, 2007. What’s hard? She says it’s hard to balance time but it’s spectacular to witness the class getting excited about their ideas. Her precious Godgiven gift is compassion. Wouldn’t you love to have a teacher who loves learning as much as Mrs. Moran? Have you ever seen a teacher who loves her students as much as Mrs. Scheler? Of course, you can’t forget Mrs. Bontrager’s encouraging spirit? Amazingly, they all want to go to the same place! Hawaii! Undoubtedly, they are the best 4th grade team ever! PFT

COME BE A LEGACY LION! BY GEORGIA FREEMAN Have you ever seen a Legacy Lion prancing along a colossal football field on the Legacy property for the homecoming game? You’d better believe that Legacy is a terrific school that I go to. You’ll soon discover some amazing details about the sports, employees, and electives at Legacy Preparatory Christian Academy. No one would argue against the fact that Legacy has a lot of enjoyable sports. It’s amazing to think about all the sports such as basketball, cheerleading, volleyball, and football. For 10 years, our basketball team has been standing together, trying their hardest to work with each other as a team. You’ll be excited to learn that the cheerleading team doesn’t just cheer at games! They also participate in local service projects, such as the March of Dimes. Would you suspect that this is the first year of Legacy volleyball? Even if it was the first season, the 19 junior high girls did incredible! Let me fill you in on the football team. There were 22 boys who were enthusiastic to start the season. By the way, even if the boys won only one game, they still had a lot of fun. Legacy uses sports to be a tool to help other students grow in their spiritual walk with Christ, and to achieve goals collectively. Of course everyone agrees that we have wonderful staff here at Legacy. Mrs. McFarland is the elementary principal. She makes everything run smoothly. The head administrator is Mrs. May. She keeps the school organized. The first Monday of each month, Mrs. Railey leads us in chapel. It is delightful to sing and dance. She teaches us about God too. My teachers are Mrs. Scheler and Mrs. Bontrager. They are very exciting, charming teachers. I am grateful for the fantastic staff here at Legacy. We have very many thrilling electives to choose from at LPCA. You could pick cooking class and cook for your family. Or, if you prefer being outdoors, you should choose gardening class. Club sports is another good choice if you want to play soccer, dodgeball, kickball, and many other sports. Art class is a great way to expand your abilities at art too. Fridays are a busy day to do activities you like here at LPCA! Did you realize that Legacy has many sports to choose from? Have you heard of the sensational employees at LPCA? Can you imagine the lively electives taking place at school on Friday? I hope someday you go to Legacy! Without a doubt, Legacy is the best school to go to. www.legacypca.org

January 2015

Adding a New Lion to Our School’s Legacy By Regan Mace Edited by Sydney Rush

his is seventh-grade teacher Jayme Dicker’s first year at Legacy. She teaches English and life science. “God led me to Legacy,” said Mrs. Dicker. “I loved the Christian aspect of the education. I could have easily gone the public school route and made more money, but that wasn’t what my heart wanted. God has a way of directing your life to where He wants or needs you to be, so always follow those nudges you don’t really understand!” Mrs. Dicker loves working at Legacy. She also enjoys the staff, other teachers, the students, and how welcoming everyone is. “My favorite thing about Legacy is the amount of times I have seen students of all ages really grasp something about God’s creation. Everything we are learning is linked to God somehow. That is just awesome and not something I would be able to witness at a public school,” she said. Mrs. Dicker doesn’t have any kids at legacy, but says that could change. “I would love to return to Legacy, but ultimately it is up to God. I follow where I’m led and only time will tell.” she said. PFT

11th Grade Poll by Stefani Evans

If you could be an inanimate object, what would you be? Ben Bargainer Train

Brooklyn Fredricks Airplane

Brooks Hutton Tree

Chandlyr Mickan Stuffed Animal

Garret Chevalier Basketball

Ryan Gibson Banana

Avery Jones Fridge

Brenden Miller Nothing

Amber Condley Plane

Brady Harvey Tree

Kasen Jones Blanket

Caroline Shook Sword

Armani Esquibel Mirror

Miranda Herman Lawn Mower

Jodi Marrs Truck

Emily Slater Book

Stefani Evans Microphone

Cole Howden The Holy Bible

Travis May Camaro

Tray Wright Scooter

January 2015

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Marine Biology

Mrs. Bryant’s Marine Biology class disected a shark on December 8. The students learned about the different organs in a shark and the functions of those organs. “It smelled so bad. It stayed on my hands all night, and I even wore gloves,” said Stefani Evans.

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In honor of Legacyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 10th anniversary, Mrs. Ferebeeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s art students made relief sculptures with hidden 10s in them. See if you can spot them while you #celebrate10!

January 2015

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Math Olympians Advance to Area Competition By TJ Gibbons Volunteer Math Olympics Coordinator

am happy to report that nine students from Legacy's 2014-15 Math Olympics Team have qualified to participate in the ACSI Area Math Olympics in February. I am so proud! Drum roll please... the qualifiers are: 3RD GRADE Courtland Carpenter Wesley Kuykendall

4TH GRADE Cline Piotrowski Sam Harrison Ian Gibbons

5TH GRADE Madison Steed Samantha Palmer

8TH GRADE Kyle Harrison Allison Byrd

I will soon be sending out the much-anticipated ACSI Math Olympics results at the District Level. These results will be sent out by grade level. To help in understanding these results, I thought a brief overview may be helpful. Category – There are two categories: Computation and Reasoning. Computation includes a variety of math problems using addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. Reasoning includes word problems, puzzles and sequences utilizing addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. Rating – There are three ratings: Superior, Excellent, and Participant. Ratings were given for overall score (combination of 3 tests). The higher the score, the higher the rating. Superior is the best rating. Area Qualifier –Did this student qualifiy for the ACSI Area Math Olympics in February? Additional – If a student placed (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, or 5th) in the District competition it is noted here. Congratulations to our 2014-2015 Legacy Math Olympics team! PFT

randparents’ Day Just G Around the Corner

egacy’s annual Grandparents’ Day will be held February 23. Lisa Railey, LPCA’s Dean of Family Ministry, has a fun day planned for student famillies. “We’re changing the focus of Grandparents Day a bit,” said Railey. “Since the name of our school is Legacy, we want to teach the kids about the meaning of the word ‘legacy.’ Rather than focusing just on our students’ grandparents who are able to come, we’re going to focus on honoring the older generation. This will allow us to use the event to teach a concept that is being lost in our culture, as it says in Leviticus 19:31: Stand up in the presence of the aged, show respect for the elderly and revere your God. I am the Lord.” We encourage all of our Elementary School students to stay, even if they won’t have grandparents in attendance, so that we can show respect to the generation that came before us and practice treating them with honor. This also makes me think of Romans 12:15: Rejoice with those who rejoice. Even if the students won’t have grandparents here, they can begin learning to share others’ joy.” It will be all day for lower school students, and 3:45-4:30 p.m. for middle and high school, with high schoolers able to earn service hours. PFT

4th grade Poll by Ryan May

How Old Do You Think Is old? David May 70

Zach Lemons 75

Jake Sain 66

Jaynie Freevol 65

Alynn Sweet 90

Maddy Rinn 30

Jenna Carlson 10

Anna Wiley 40

Chambie Elliot 80

Sam Harrison 85

Dawson Furber 50

Rebekah Fleming 100

Abby Peterson 100

Sarah Scheler 50

Caleb Gallagher 86

Georgia Freeman 60

Will Condley 900

Caleb Goza 67

Aubrey Davis 100

Hayden Carson 1000

Kyra Huckaby 1000

Ian Gibbons 50

Emma Ramierez 42

Carson LAgunas 90

Maddie Chumbley 105

Shanie Spinler 1000

Cline Piotrowski 75

Presley Mondick 99

Emily Sain 70

Mia Seay 90

Chloe Mcfarland 100

Royce Reed 100

Lindsay Smith 65

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January 2015

Bob Smiley: Christian Comedian Written by Cole Carrico Edited by Noah Lightfoot

ob Smiley is a Christian comedian. He’s a real inspiration to me and for other Christians. He also has a concert in Champion’s forest (Spring, TX). “My dad is very funny,” Smiley said. “I once asked him, ‘Was I adopted?’ He said, ‘Yes! But they brought you back.’ So my comedy mainly comes from my dad. I also have to say Tim Hawkins, mostly because he’s reading over my

shoulder as I type!” He’s been doing standup comedy for 18 years now and has been on tour. “My hotel shampoo collections is massive! A famous quote of mine is ‘Go live for Christ, He died for you.’ My quotes are mostly for God, not usually funny. I’m not sure what my most funny quote would be. Come to one of my shows and I’ll let you decide for yourself!” He never used to be a secular comedian, but he’s been around them at shows and clubs, etc. “I grew up in a Christian home so I always

knew about Christ and I saw how having a personal relationship with God made my parent’s lives complete. However, they never forced their beliefs on me. They wanted my walk with Christ to be just that…my walk. So they encouraged me to seek the truth and when I turned 13 I had enough proof to make that great decision.” Come see his concert at Champions baptist church, on January 25. Also, some of you may know Tim Hawkins, who will also be performing. Come see this guy, you won’t regret it. PFT

Mrs. Elliot Shares Culture of the Arts with Students Written by Sydney Rush Edited by Cole Carrico

eaching students to have appreciation for the arts is vital to a well-rounded educational experience. Performing arts can be incorporated into any curriculum and opportunities in our area are extensive. This is why Diane Elliott, an eighth grade English teacher at Legacy, takes her students to see musicals. Throughout this school year the eighth graders are reading Hans Christian Andersen’s Little Mermaid. Going to see Disney’s Little Mermaid on stage allowed students to link the modern version of the story to the original, while being exposed to live theater. “Shakespeare’s plays are meant to be watched! This quarter eighth graders read Romeo and Juliet and taking them to see West Side Story gave them a modern twist to Shakespeare’s classic plot and allowed them to see that plot in action,” says Elliott. Exposing students to the arts teaches them to be creative thinkers and closes the achievement gap,

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producing many beneficial results. “I have not kept track of how many plays I have attended. I began watching live plays when I was in a college music appreciation course. Extra credit was offered so there I was, at the theater, watching South Pacific. I quickly learned that I enjoy musicals most of all,” Elliott said. “When I was in elementary school, our class attended the symphony one time a year. While most students were counting the ceiling tiles until it was over, I was on the edge of my seat, watching and listening. It made an impact on me that later brought me to be a musician myself. I cannot see myself on stage belting out a musical number in a play, but the experience at the symphony as a child certainly developed my love for cultural activities and I like to see them incorporated 10

into my classes,” Says Elliott. Any field trip brings a class closer together. Having experiences outside of the classroom brings knowledge to a higher level and helps students apply what they are learning to the real world. The plays that we have seen so far have sparked thought-provoking conversations in class while giving students a memory to which they can tie to the course concepts. PFT www.legacypca.org

Fifth Graders Experience Math in the Real World Written By Stefani Evans Edited By Ryanne Sartin

egacy’s fifth grade math class, taught by Mrs. Centilli, was recently assigned to do a project.; She wanted her students to see what math looks like in the REAL WORLD. Students had the opportunity to decide which project they would like to complete and present to the class. They could choose from planning a Thanksgiving dinner for 10 adults including recipes and the budget, estimating the quantity of each color and the total number of candies in a snack size bag of M&M’s and calculating the average for the probabilities of each color, or lastly, make a list of all your family members and friends that you want to buy gifts for. and decide on a budget for each person and items for each. “I am the cheapest quickest shopper and just bought the first thing I saw.” said Gabe Tharp, a student from Mrs. Centill’s class. The students then made posters and presented their work to the class. “M&M’s should be sued, one of my bags only had 17 m&ms the others had 28!” said Emma Little. They enjoyed seeing how math is used in the world around us. “Thanksgiving is SO expensive because my mom makes us buy all organic, non GMO, gluten free items.” said Carson Keys. PFT

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January 2015

Legacy’s Lagunas Performs at RLRM Festival

Story by Amber Condley

n October fourth, 2014, Real Life Real Music (RLRM) hosted their fifth annual Music Festival. Real Life Real Music is a company that is run by the Hutton’s, a Legacy family. They put on many events including song writing camps, concerts, and the music festival. This year there were many performers, one of which was our very own Legacy student, Reagan Lagunas. Reagan got into music after

a bad knee injury playing sports. She was no longer able to play so she started playing guitar. Reagan and her brother Carson both attended the song writing camp over the summer, and have been involved in RLRM for quite some time. Reagan performed at four o’clock, and played for 30 minutes along side another student singer/songwriter. She performed three songs, “I played two original songs that I wrote, ‘I sing for Good’, ‘Old Fashioned Love Story’,

and a cover by Hunter Hayes ‘Everybody’s Got Somebody but Me’” Reagan said. Reagan had a great time performing, and did so beautifully. “I love performing, and sharing the songs that I have written and worked hard on. The Berhardt Wine and Music Festival was even more exciting for me because I am such a fan of all the artists that performed on the main stage, and I was so grateful for the opportunity to play,” she said. PFT

2nd Grade Poll By Cole Carrico

What do you want to be when you grow up? Eliza Alman Teacher

Sydney Eggers Vet

Every Faulk Teacher

Ruth Ellen Bowling Vet

Aubrey Dunn Engineer

Benjamin Fleming Stay At Home Dad

Brooklyn Clark Vet

Caleb Dyniewski Football player

Charlotte Freeman Soccer Player

Zach Colwell Football Player

Andi Evrard Vet

Ginger Freeman Vet

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Lizzie Freevol Vet

Joshua Hulbert Football player

Simon Gallagher Lego Builder

Lucas Hynes Animal scientist

Bri Garza Doctor

Owen Kennedy Football player

Sophia Goza Vet

Ricky Koesters Engineer

Addisyn Hofseth Vet

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Starting The Revolution Review by Bailee Cano Edited by Taylor Davies

f we burn, you burn with us,” is a famous line from the recently released movie, The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1. This movie is based off the book written by Susan Collins. In the trilogy, the Mockingjay is one book. When they converted the book to a movie, they split it into two movies to make more money. Part 2 is set to come out November 20, 2015. The movie is about the aftermath of Katniss’ decision to destroy the games. She is rescued and transported to District 13 because District 12 is ruined by the Capitol. Katniss is introduced to President Coin and is asked to be the symbol of the rebellion, the Mockingjay, while trying to rescue Peeta. The director of the movie is Francis Lawrence. He was also the director of The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, I Am Legend, Water For Elephants, and many others. In my opinion, this is the best movie of the series so far. The actors are very good at conveying the emotion and feeling as written in the book. The lead actors and actresses are Jennifer Lawrence, playing Katniss Everdeen, Josh Hutcherson, playing Peeta Mellark, Liam Hemsworth, playing Gale Hawthorne, Donald Sutherland, playing President Snow, Willow Shields, playing Primrose Everdeen, and Sam Clafin playing Finnick Odair. “I read the first two books but I stopped halfway through Mockingjay because it was dull. In Mockingjay Part 1 though, it was a lot less boring and they got right into the plot immediately. I actually loved the movie,” Taylor Davies, an eighth-grader said. The director of the first movie, Gary Ross, did not direct the rest of the movies because of his tight schedule. I think this was a good decision because the most recent two have been better. For this movie, I would give it an 8 out of 10. I would give it a 10, but I personally disliked the ending because it ends on a cliffhanger. I would say this movie is appropriate for ages eleven and up because it does have a lot of violence. There is a small scene where two characters kiss, but nothing more. I would definitely recommend this to friends. Compared to the book, the movie is very accurate. There is only a few parts where they added different things, but nothing major was changed. In all I think that Francis Lawrence and all the actors did an amazing job making the book come alive and I cannot wait for the next movie. PFT

••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••Student of the Month•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

Isaac Davis

Teacher Nita Pollak describes Isaac: • Always joyful, always prepared • Perseveres even when things are difficult • Is compassionate to others in need • Happily accepts a challenge and is willing to take risks with his learning yet will readily ask questions when he doesn’t understand a concept Teacher Leanne Spinale describes Isaac: • Exudes joy • Has a heart for others and consistently mentions people that need prayer; he is always one that offers assistance to others in class • Practices perseverance – “I can’t” is not in his vocabulary. If he doesn’t understand a concept he has never said, “I can’t do it.” He seeks help and works hard to really grasp the concept. I have witnessed his perseverance in personal matters as well. He is one of the first to raise his hand to answer questions or participate in classroom activities! PFT www.legacypca.org

January 2015

Lions Fans, Come Out And Cheer On Your Basketball Teams In Our Very Own Gym!

Swim and Dive Splashes into 3rd Year Written by Sydney Rush Edited by Cole Carrico

egacy has started up the third year for the water sports program. There are two teams that we have: a swim team and a diving team. “The way swim team works for Legacy is that, since we do not have our own pool or a large number of individuals participating, they join one of the local USA swim clubs and the area and practice with them. When it comes time to compete is when the swimmers come together as a group,” Coach Tarbutton said. Jen Bryant is in charge of the divers, while Danielia Mickan is helping oversee the swimmers. “Swim and dive aren’t really separate, but TAPPS only recognizes swim as a sport at the moment. So the swim team can compete at the TAPPS events. But dive can only compete in regular-season meets,” Tarbutton said. Anyone can become apart of the team, just email Coach Tarbutton and get signed up at a local USA swim club. “We will compete against other private schools in the region that are close to the same size,” said Tarbutton. PFT

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Congratulations to our junior high cheerleaders, who represented our school with style and class at the Citrus Bowl in Orlando, Florida. Way to go, girls!

(L-R) Kaylee Hill, Grace Lewis, Mia Martinez, Regan Mace, Kayla Henson, Taylor Sartin, and Hannah Condley. Harvey Named Head Football Coach

egacy Prep has named Larry Harvey its new varsity head football coach. Miles Freeman, who led the program through its first year in 11-man competition, resigned in December. “Our varsity Lions are already familiar with Coach Harvey,” said Audra May. “I know they will be just as excited as we are about his acceptance of this position. Coach Harvey comes with about 25 years of experience and a passion to take this football program to the next level.” Look for an in-depth profile on Coach Harvey in an upcoming edition of the PFT. Go Lions! PFT www.legacypca.org

January 2015

The Dunn Family Blesses Legacy Written by Ryanne Sartin Edited by Jake Dye

egacy is blessed with the best of teachers. Kristi Dunn, a new first grade teacher, has inspired her students with her relationship with Christ. “Oh, my Savior, my Rock,” said Mrs. Dunn. “He is the very center of my being, my life. I awake in the morning seeking His face, singing His praises, and absolutely adore His presence all day every day. Where would we be without His Word? It’s my life’s lamp, the source of so many answers to my questions, prayers, and my children’s discipline. Jesus saved me, He gave His life as an atonement for our sins. It’s astonishing. I live humbled at His feet and love my Lord with all of my heart, all of my soul, and all of my strength.” Mrs. Dunn really strives to shine. Her students adore her. They are what keeps her going when it comes to teaching. “My first year teaching was the same year I graduated with the Fightin’ Texas Aggie Class of 2003 and married. It was a fun, eventful year. In the last 11 years, I’ve taught Kindergarten, 1st, and 4th grades,” she said. God has yet again shown his love by blessing us with such a great faculty. PFT

McConaughey’s Interstellar Interesting Review by Jack Regh Editing by Jake Dye

cademy Award winner Matthew McConaughey recently starred in the new film, Interstellar. It was directed by Christopher Nolan, who has had recent success in the film industry, especially with his previous big hit, The Dark Knight Trilogy. Interstellar came out everywhere in the U.S on November 5th 2014. The main idea of this movie is that the world is being destroyed by dust storms and lack of food. Most of the people in the movie believe that they need to leave their world and live elsewhere. They try to find a new world by going through a wormhole to a different galaxy. I thought that the movie was confusing at times and strange at the end. It is a very long movie, with a running time of 169 minutes. There is bad language in it. The movie is rated PG-13 for language, action, sci-fi, and some fighting scenes. I would recommend this movie to people older than 13. PFT

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Dicker Makes Science Class Fun Written by Harrison Shook Edited by Taylor Davies

ecently, Mrs. Dicker assigned her 7th grade science class a cell division project. The students were allowed to choose their groups and decide which of the three project options they would do. The options were to make a comic strip that describes cell division, create a short film demonstrating the process, or make a music video that explains how cell division and protein synthesis works. The groups got together to compose their projects. After being taped, the music videos and movies were burned onto a flash drive or DVD and played on a projector for the class to see. If they created a comic strip, they would present their strip in front of the class. Mrs. Dicker was very impressed by the students work. “I think they did wonderful. It was a great way for the students to really grasp the material since they had to concoct a new way to get the concepts across through a song or comic,” said Mrs. Dicker. “I enjoyed all of the projects. The comics made me laugh and really analyze the drawings, the videos with a plot were very creative and entertaining, and the music videos were short and awesome!” “I learned many things from this project and it further helped me to understand protein synthesis and cell division,” said 7th grader Kaylee Hill. “I’d much rather have a fun project to do instead of a test.” “I’m glad that I did the project because it was funny making the music video.” Grayson Murphy said. All of the students enjoyed making their projects and hope to do something like it again in the future. Projects like this give students the opportunity to have fun and learn new things that the book can’t teach them. PFT

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January 2015

Lions Celebrate Jesus’ Birthday Legacy’s Christmas Praise And Worship Spectacular was held at GracePoint Baptist Fellowship Church in Magnolia. Talented Lions from all grade levels celebrated the joy of the birth of Jesus through the fine arts! The Silent Auction raised crucial funds for the school’s Fine Arts Department.

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Character Trait of the Month

Attentiveness: Listening to God and Others

by Lisa Railey: Dean of Family Ministry

Without time sitting at Jesus’ feet, we begin listening to the world – the messages from media and people that undermine who we are in Christ. God’s Word is alive and active. Spending time in his Word and prayer renews our thoughts and gives us a reboot. Ask yourself these questions to find out if you need more time with God: • Do you feel insecure or nervous around people? • Are you struggling with your faith or with believing Jesus? • Do you feel tired, worn out, or have no joy? Set aside time each day to spend with God. It’s better to spend a short amount of time each day than a marathon that can’t be maintained. Find a Bible app that has a daily reading plan or an audio version that you can listen to before bed. Be attentive to God and watch what He does in your life. January focus: This month, we’ll focus on attentiveness to teachers, co-teachers, each other, and especially God. We’ll also celebrate the hard work and dedication of our Legacy co-teachers. PFT

ttentiveness is really important to God. The Bible is full of examples of people who listened to Him and accomplished great things for the Lord, and those who didn’t listen and were separated from God. We have to take breaks from the busyness of our lives if we want to hear him. When we’re going 90 miles an hour all day long, we get to the end of the day and wonder why God seems so distant. God says: “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” (Psalm 46:10) A great example of attentiveness is found in Luke. Two ladies were having people over for dinner – the disciples, no less! Martha was busy preparing the meal and cleaning the house. Her “slacker” sister was sitting in the living room at Jesus’ feet, listening to what he had to say. Martha told on her sister, but Jesus gave an unexpected answer. He said: “Martha, Martha, you are worried and upset about many things, but few things are needed—or indeed only one. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her” (Luke 10:38-42).

Kindergarten Poll by Taylor Davies

What Is Your Favorite Dessert? Jack Boerner Choc. Ice Cream

William Fleming Root Beer Float

Julianna Hulbert Candy

Allison Overshiner Candy Canes

Jonas Teague Chocolate Cake

Jackson Burcaw Vanilla Ice Cream

Caroline Gill Ice Cream

Parker Hynes Candy

Carly Peters Cheesecake

Coltyn Watson Ice Cream

Andrew Byrd Chocolate

Beckett Harris Cupcakes

Bethany Johnson Candy Corn

Mackenzie Pogar Cake

Max Wiley Root Beer Float

Adelai Dunn Chocolate Cake

Isabella Harris Ice Cream

Jericho Martinez Snickers

Luke Pontius Candy Corn

Ella Williams Ice Cream

Reagan Emerick Ice Cream

Tysen Harrison Candy Corn

Austin McNeil Ice Cream

Logan Santini Chocolate Cake

Maggie Wingo Choc. Bundt Cake

Ella Faulk Cake

Emree Hofseth Cake

Sam Moran Cupcakes

Cannon Smith Ice Cream

Emma Witt Chocolate

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January 2015

Legacy Welcomes New Academic Advisor/Counselor By Audra May

e are pleased to introduce our new Academic Advisor/School Counselor. Her name is Susan Rush and she has several years of experience in this

area. Susan has over 20 years of Student Services experience in higher education. She worked for 3 years at Texas A&M University as a counselor within the College of Liberal Arts and 17 years in various positions within the Lone Star College System. She has a Bachelors degree in Psychology from Sam Houston State University and a Masters degree in Educational/Counseling Psychology from Texas A&M University. Her primary role has been as a career counselor, assisting students who have been unsure of their career direction or needing a clearer path on how to reach their ultimate career goals. Through various programs throughout her career, she has also worked with high school students who were transitioning to college.? On a personal note, Susan has been married for 21 years to Jeff Rush and they have 3 children. Her daughter, Sydney, began attending Legacy this year and is in 8th grade. Susan will work closely with Joann Manning, our Middle School and High School Principal, and will be on campus at least 15 hours per week. We will provide you with more information as well as direction regarding how to contact her in the coming weeks. We are so thankful God brought us such a qualified candidate. Please be sure to welcome Susan to Legacy. PFT

One of our wonderful Lion artists, Becca Bargainer, recently showed her God-given talent with this portrait of Ariana Grande.

8th Grade Poll by Bailee Cano

Who is Your Favorite Musical Artist? Allison Byrd Train

Gracie Jeffus One Republic

Ethan Bufton The Pirate From SpongeBob

Dallas Furber For King and Country

Ashleigh Miller We The Kings

Rylan Walters Three Days Grace

Sydney Rush Evanescence

Katie Fornero Fall Out Boy

Jack Reigh Mozart

Lexi Maiz Evanescence

Anna Peterson Fall Out Boy

Noah Lightfoot Rush

Brooke Chevalier My Chemical Romance

Brooklyn Bryant Reba Mcentire

Kyle Harrison Beethoven

Julia Lewis Hillsong

Ben Seay Lecrae

Keenan Kelly Lecrae

Grace Morris Katy Perry

Carter Capell LaCrae

Sam Mouna KB

Taylor Davies Paramore/5 Seconds of Summer

Christian Gibson Jay

Bailee Cano Coldplay/Bastille

Hailey Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Donnell Miley Cyrus

Garrett Parr Miley Cyrus

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