Paws for Thought March 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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MARCH 2015 • VOLUME VIII • ISSUE VIII

A Message from Mrs. May

Celebrate Legacy

Becca and her mom, Beth, give the Abilene Christian hand sign.

Becca Prepares for Big Changes Written by Ryanne Sartin Edited by Bailee Cano

he school year is winding down. Legacy’s seniors are about to blossom and make their move into the big world. Becca Schardt is already prepared for her future. “It’s really bittersweet. I’m excited to graduate, but Legacy has been my second home for so long,” Schardt said as she approaches graduation. Legacy has really made an impact on these students through faith and academics. Schardt thinks that Legacy has greatly improved her studying skills she needs for college. College is a big life decision to make when the time rolls around. Luckily, Schardt has already decided where she will go for college. She will be attending Abilene Christian University in the fall. She knew as soon as she stepped on campus that the Christ-centered environment was right for her. This college is a lot like Legacy, so she will not be homesick. Though Schardt does not like to think about preparing for college too much yet, God has been leading Becca to discover what she loves to do most and what she wants to major in. She has plans for a career in social work. Before she leaves for college in the fall, Schardt plans on spending lots of quality time with her dog. The time is coming for Legacy to bid farewell and wish the best of luck to our 2015 class. PFT

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welve years ago this month my family moved to Spring when my husband, Brandon, was transferred here due to a promotion. We were very excited because his family lived close by and my family would be closer, as well. At the time, I had three young boys, the oldest of which would be ready for Kindergarten in the fall. As all good parents do, we did our research about the school systems in the area before we moved and decided upon CISD. After getting settled in, I visited the elementary school my oldest would attend in the fall. I left there with a sick feeling in my stomach KNOWING that this could certainly not be the place my son was to spend the majority of his days. A temporary solution was found when we stumbled upon a church which offered MDO, PreK and Kindergarten classes. To make a long story short, I began looking for other educational options for my children, eventually ruling out private Christian education because of the expense, and homeschooling… well, because I valued my sanity! I was eventually made aware of the University Model. The rest is history. (Mrs. May continued on p. 2)

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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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Cheer Girls Competing for God

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By Taylor Davies Edited by Sydney Rush

eventh-graders Kayla Henson and Presleigh Lopez do competitive cheer at Spring Creek Athletics and Cheer Athletics. Both girls have been cheering for around three years and plan on doing it for many years to come. “I started tumbling at a new gym. The gym owner asked me to compete at the Junior Olympics that year. I went with them and won gold in solo tumbling. I had so much fun, and I knew tumbling and cheer was something I wanted to pursue,” said Presleigh Lopez. Kayla also went to her friend’s cheer competition and said she loved it. Kayla and Presleigh both would love to go professional. Their plans are to cheer at competitions as much as possible and move on to cheering professionally. Kayla wants to cheer her whole life and Presleigh wants to cheer until she is eighteen. “I have learned a lot from competing in cheer. I’ve learned a lot about teamwork, discipline, and other things. You can do anything you put your mind to.” Presleigh said. “I’ve learned the same thing as Presleigh. You can do anything if you try,” Henson says. Both girls do cheer competitions pretty often. Good luck, Presleigh and Kayla. PFT

(Mrs. May continued from p. 1) The past 11 years have been a blur for me and my family, but I definitely remember the struggles and sacrifices we dealt with early on. Thankfully, Legacy has been blessed with families who are resilient and persevere through hardships that oftentimes seem insurmountable. I was recently reading a devotional which included some details about Lewis and Clark, the famous American explorers. Apparently when they reached the Missouri River, they thought the worst of their experience was over — until they looked up and saw the Rockies! Instead of the easy boat ride downstream they had expected, they faced their biggest challenge: retreat or start climbing! Looking back, they realized it was in conquering the Rockies that they gained the confidence they needed for what they’d face later. I’m sure you can also attest that this is often true in our lives. I think people handle difficult situations in two ways. They either give up because they’re afraid, or they grow up by developing the capacity to handle tough situations. Legacy has had to grow up over the past 10 years. But, thankfully, we have also grown more resilient as a result. As I think about some of the situations that have come against the school — many of them unknown to most families — I believe the reason we are still here is a direct result of the resiliency of the people who love Legacy. Instead of acting like victims, resilient people take charge of their lives, refuse to relinquish their values, and then, after being knocked down, refocus on their vision and goals. Noela Evans says, “Challenge is a dragon with a gift in its mouth. Tame the dragon and the gift is yours.” Quitting is always simpler than enduring. But, it produces a pattern that’s hard to break, and often one you live to regret. Resiliency is developed by remaining faithful in situations you don’t like and can’t change. That’s why the Bible pays special homage to people who don’t quit when it says, “We give great honor to those who endure,” James 5:11. So, this month as we celebrate Legacy, we should also remember the battles that have been fought and won to bring us to this point and the resiliency of God’s people to carry on through difficult experiences. Thankfully, we serve a God who is able to lift us up when we have no strength, and renew our energy when we are tired. He is preparing us and our students for the daunting task of carrying out our motto and his ultimate desire for our lives as we say to him, “Here we are. Send us!” PFT Serving Him and You, Audra May amay@legacypca.org March 2015

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MARCH 2015 VOLUME VIII • ISSUE VIII 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 Manolo Lamuno Ryan May Ryanne Sartin MIDDLE SCHOOL Sam Bargainer Bailee Cano Cole Carrico Taylor Davies Noah Lightfoot Reagan Mace Jack Regh Sydney Rush Harrison Shook

dies Third Grade Stu Economics The students recently learned about Henry Ford and the assembly line. To enhance the experience, they used an assembly line to build a â&#x20AC;&#x153;carâ&#x20AC;? using string cheese, toothpicks, and grapes.

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March Character Trait of the Month

Faithfulness

aithfulness means keeping your promises because you trust God’s promises. Legacy is evidence of God’s faithfulness and the work of many of his faithful servants. This month, we’ll celebrate God’s faithfulness to Legacy and to everyone who trusts him. In Matthew 23:23-26, Jesus was upset with a group of religious leaders called the Pharisees. They did everything they could to make themselves look faithful to God on

By Lisa Railey: Dean of Family Ministry back? In this situation, you have two choices. You can get back at your friend by acting the same way, or you can do what the Bible says: “Bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you” (Luke 6:28). Being faithful can be hard, but the Bible says those who trust in Jesus already have what they need to be faithful. Remember the Fruit of the Spirit? Faithfulness is on that list! When you choose to follow Jesus,

the outside. They gave money to the church, wore the right clothes, and said the right things. But on the inside, their attitude was all wrong. They didn’t really care about God or his people. Instead, they were full of themselves. Think of your favorite sports team. If they started losing the game, would you cheer for the other side? Have you ever had a friend stop talking to you or talk about you behind your

the fruit of faithfulness will grow inside you through the Holy Spirit until it overflows and makes you pleasing to God on the inside and the outside. Being faithful means that our actions match our words. God looks at how we treat other people. He looks at how we live when we’re not at church or at school. He looks at our hearts. “Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth” (1 John 3:18). PFT

Beeman Returns To Share Her Legacy With Lions By Katherine Beeman Edited by Harrison Shook

Katherine Beeman was a member of last years graduating class, which was Legacy’s first ever. She feels like LPCA has impacted her spiritually in many ways. She recently spoke about our great school in the state of the school address. Here is the text of her speech.

egacy was a huge blessing for me and my family. Because of the university-model schedule, we were able to spend valuable time together, and at the same time, get used to a college schedule. As a result, I learned many things from my parents that would help me and protect me as I moved out to conquer my seemingly impossible dreams in college. The structure of Legacy taught me how to manage my time. With two whole days during the week to get things done, I was able to manage a part-time job and leadership positions in National Honor Society and Student Council. These things were imperative to college resumes and scholarship applications. During my first semester of college, I took 16 hours, which is greater than what is considered full-time for a student. I juggled the massive workload as well as participating in a ministry organization and trying to find time to exercise. Thanks to Legacy, I knew how to prioritize and handle many things at once. Another thing that Legacy taught me was how to handle accelerated and high-rigor courses. With mostly math and science classes, knowing how to study was a must. Luckily, March 2015

the high academic demand that I was used to at Legacy provided an easy transition into handling college courses. I was accepted to several different universities including the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, the University of Texas at Dallas, Texas A&M University, Texas Christian University, and the University of Houston. I chose the University of Houston because they promised the most scholarship money and the major I wanted. I received two scholarships, one state-funded and one university-funded, from graduating at the top of the class. I also received another scholarship from the university for a high SAT score and GPA. I am blessed to say that the grand total for my upcoming semester was $133.39. I am pursuing biomedical engineering at U of H, with a career track toward medical imaging. My first semester included chemistry, biology, English, calculus, and an engineering class, which I really enjoyed. For the spring, I will take chemistry two, calculus two, university physics, and another engineering course. Although the workload from these classes is tough, the things I learned at Legacy have 4

helped me tremendously, and I was lucky to finish the fall semester with a 3.9 GPA. While academics are important, the greatest thing I took away from this wonderful school is how I learned to stand up for my faith and protect myself in the midst of peer pressure. Unfortunately, I cannot say that the University of Houston is the safest campus, or the most tolerant, or at all conservative. What I can say is that I know my family prays for me constantly while I am in such an environment. There have been many times where a professor has attempted to squash my faith and tell me that God does not exist and that I am merely a random mass of particles. Legacy taught me to think differently. My leadership class prepared me for opposition to my faith and showed me what my identity was in Christ. Although Legacy could not prepare me for how quickly the freshman 15 would come on, I did learn valuable things that have given me a significant advantage over other students at the University. Knowing how to study, defend my faith, and handle the academic rigor in college are things that I would not have learned at a public high school. To the next graduates: I assure you that the challenges you have been facing are training you for success in your next endeavors. PFT www.legacypca.org

C o re L u v : D e f e n d T h e O rp h a n Written by Noah Lightfoot

ecently, current and former students of Legacy traveled to Haiti on a missions trip. Current students Carter Hutton, Casen Hutton, Brooks Hutton, and Kasen Jones joined by former students Brooke Bender, Ethan Bender, Makaila Bender, and Lacey Bankhead were all inspired by their visit to CoreLuv orphanage. “CoreLuv affected me in more ways that I am even aware of. It caused me to really appreciate what we have here, but also made me realize how distracted we can become from God. The trip showed me what is truly important in life, and hopefully in the near future I will be able to go back and continue serving,” said Legacy junior Kasen Jones. CoreLuv is a ministry that started two years ago and is now home to 36 Haitian orphans. Nicole Bender contacted Core Luv asking to bring in a team to help the orphanage. They spent their week playing with the orphans and helping with some repairs around the orphanage. It impacted the team that went more than the orphans they wanted to impact. “The trip made me feel as if my eyes were suddenly open. I loved playing with the kids,” said 5th grader Carter Hutton. “I felt something I had never felt before. I felt like God was calling

(Above) Junior Kasen Jones (right), and former Lion Makaila Bender shared their hearts and God’s love with the kids in Haiti. (Right) The whole group!

me to missions. I loved the fact that the kids were so content despite what they didn’t have,” said junior Brooks Hutton. These families answered the call and fulfilled Legacy’s motto “Here I am, Send me”. Their lives were forever changed. “The Haiti experience made me feel like I had a purpose, like I was fulfilling what God really wants me to do. I loved the atmosphere at the orphanage, and all the joy of the children climbing all over you. It was really a life changing experience,” said freshman Casen Hutton. For more information, visit their website at coreluv.org. PFT www.legacypca.org

March 2015

Legacy’s Resident Ninjas Story by Harrison Shook Edited by Taylor Davies

he diverse level of talent here at LPCA ranges from academics to athletics, and everything in between. Several of the students here, including Kylee and Kadyn Curl, are exceptional at Tae Kwon Do. Kylee (5th grade) and Kadyn (1st grade) both do Tae Kwon Do at The Woodlands Tae Kwon Do Academy, and both have high ranks. Even though Kylee is a higher rank, Kadyn is catching up, as he just tested for his next belt. “I have been doing Tae Kwon Do for six years, while Kadyn has for only three,” Kylee said. “My favorite part of Tae Kwon Do is the tricks, because it is really fun to learn new tricks and kicks.” “The thing that I like the most about Tae Kwon Do is doing my form. I get to learn a lot of new skills,” said Kadyn. “Kylee was the reason I started, she inspired me. I’ve continued to do Tae Kwon Do because it is fun.” Kylee says that perseverance is one reason why she is still in Tae Kwon Do. “I believe in perseverance, and my goal is to be a 5th degree black belt.” As Kylee and Kadyn both excel in Tae Kwon Do and in school, it looks like they have a bright future ahead of them. PFT

What is your most prized possession? 6th grade poll by Cole Carrico

Claire Berglund Larry the Lemon Tree Lilly Berglund Larry the Lemon Tree Richard Bundy My Action Figure s

Avery Davis My Pillow Laney Elguezabal My Phone

Easton Havemann MyComputer

Brandon Fornero My Xbox One

Allie Jeffus Myself

Caroline Freeman My Dog

Joshua Campbell My Videogames

Logan Freevol My Guitar

Tucker Carson Jamies the panda

Evan Furbur My Horse, Biago

Hannah Condley Infinity cheer shoes Jocelyn Cone My pets March 2015

Amaya Harrell Chocolate Dispenser

Jamie Jones Walter Payton QB

Sadie Micheletti My Teddy Bear, Anna Jacob Peterson James the Panda Sarah Quinn My Dogs and Cats Lauren Railey My Laptop

Caleb Lightfoot Jamies the Panda

Noah Seay Soccer

McKamey Gordon My Bible

Anina Manning My Bed

Gracie Wiley My Dog, Teddy

Jules Hale My Xbox

Jonah McFarland My Bible

Andrew Wright A Rock

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On Monday, Febuary 23, Legacy hosted its annual GrandParents Day celebration. Legacy Lions got the privilege to show off what our blessed school is all about to their loved ones. The whole gathering was a heartwarming experience for all the family and students.

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Behind The Scenes With The Paws for Thought News Team Written by Sydney Rush

he publications classes work hard to keep the Paws for Thought newspaper in your hands. Article after article, the Publications one and two classes write, edit, and publish multiple interesting stories every month. They also produce news videos about our school on their YouTube channel (search for Legacy Prep Lions) and layout Legacy’s yearbook, entitled The Lair, every year. “Mr. Jones has helped me learn how to write interesting articles and how to effectively layout newspapers,” said eighth grader Noah Lightfoot. “Mr. Jones helped me with my writing technique. When I have to write English papers, I’ve noticed that they are much easier to write now. He helps me with layout on the computers for the papers, and

now I can do them by myself,” said seventh grader Reagan Mace. “When I receive the finished newspaper I feel proud of what the class has done,” Lightfoot said. “I have learned how to edit very well and simply layout pages. I’ve also learned how to write with the 5W’s-plus-H: who, what, when, where, why, and how. The class also has really helped me with my writing in English,” sophomore Ryan May said. PFT

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Girl Online Gets Big Written by Taylor Davies Edited by Bailee Cano

outuber Zoe Sugg, also known as Zoella, recently released her first novel: Girl Online. Zoe is a British video blogger/beauty guru on YouTube. She has six, almost seven million subscribers on YouTube and is watched by many every day. The twenty-four year old YouTuber has won numerous awards such as a Teen Choice Award, BBC Radio Award, and many others. Zoe also has a line of beauty products. This past year, she has a taken on a new talent, writing. Girl Online is a story about a young girl living in Brighton, UK, who runs a blog. The book’s moral is friendship and loyalty. Penny, the main character, has anxiety and has many anxiety attacks throughout the book. To vent about her life, she has a blog where she writes her stories anonymously. She has code names for her friends and shares her day.

Her family gets an opportunity to move to New York and the family takes up the offer. In New York, Penny meets a boy named Noah who becomes her guitar-playing best friend. I love the morals of this book, but the storyline is similar to almost every teen romance novel now. The girl has an anonymous blog, she travels, meets a boy, and falls in love. Even though Zoe is new to writing, I think the book could’ve done better. Some say Zoella “ghost wrote” her book. Although, I loved Penny. In fact, most of the characters were great. I went from loving some

of them to hating them and then loving them again, which I liked. I also liked how the book showed that you can never know what situation someone is in unless you are the person, and you shouldn’t make assumptions. I would rate this book 6 out of 10, because the characters were developed really well, and I loved the morals. My problem is that the storyline is like most other novels right now. Zoe signed a deal to have two novels total released in the next three years, so hopefully her second novel is a bit better. I cannot wait to see how it turns out. PFT

Attention Lions: use your compassion and think before you post and text! Be careful and use kindess with your comments and captions on all social media! Keep God in mind when you hashtag! www.legacypca.org

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Congratulations to the junior high girls basketball team for being district co-champions! The girls were fantastic all year, working hard every day to become the best team they could be under Coach May. Go Lions! March 2015

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The varsity boys had a massive improvement from last year, going from 1-19 to 16-10. Placing second in district, the Lions clinched a playoff berth for the first time in school history. The squad ended up winning their bi-district game, but losing in the regional round of the playoffs, but have high hopes for next year since the whole team will be returning. Go Lions! www.legacypca.org

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The junior high boys basketball team ended their great season on a high note! The boys won their district tournament, held on our own home floor! Great job, Lions!

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The varsity girls basketball squad ended the season with a third place finish and a 6-4 record in district, allowing them to go to the playoffs for the first time in school history. Way to go, Lady Lions!

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Coach Little Starts JH Lions Off With A Bang Written by Harrison Shook Edited by Taylor Davies

“We are doing pretty good so far, but I think we should improve on our batting,” said Sam Bargainer, Legacy seventh-grader. “My goal is to win the rest of our games and to get first in the tournament,” said Jack Regh, Legacy eighth-grader. “I believe in teaching the boys to respect the game by doing the little things right. My belief has always been if you do the little things right the big things will fall into place and be easier to accomplish,” said Little. “I believe if you instill hustle in them from the very beginning it will become second nature during the game.” Little preaches that the boys enjoyment of the game comes first. “I like to win, but not at the expense of the boys having fun.” The junior high baseball boys are blazing a path this year, but still have high expectations and believe that they can go a long way. Come out and support your fellow students in this inaugural season. PFT

ead Coach Mike Little is leading the JH baseball team through the adversity and trials of its inaugural season, and so far has the young Lions excelling. They recently recorded the first win of the JH baseball program’s history, defeating Northland Christian 5-2. Coach Little wants to continue this success and also wants to get invited to the four-team tournament at the end of the year. Coach Little played football and baseball at Oklahoma State University and the University of Houston. He has coached at several 5A high schools around the Houston area. Little is teaching his players that above all, you have to give glory to God, because without Him there would be no baseball for the team to play and enjoy.

Fourth Grader Already A ‘Baller’ By Sam Bargainer

e have many “ballers” at Legacy. One is David May, a fourth grader who is really good at many sports. However, his favorite sport is basketball. David isn’t yet eligible for our junior high basketball team, which is for 6th-8th grades. So he decided to play for a select team. David said he needs to improve on his defense and shooting form. He has mastered his ball-handling and sharing the ball with his teammates. David thinks he did pretty well in his first season. He said he really facilitated the ball well. PFT March 2015

David May dunks over PFT reporter Sam Bargainer. 14

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Lions fourth graders remembered the Alamo by creating these fun scale models of the historic structure in San Antonio. It was a great way for them to learn about the rich history of the state of Texas.

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Senior Adele Mouna Prepares For Her Bright Future Written by Noah Lightfoot and Jack Regh Editted by Sam Bargainer

dele Mouna, a senior at Legacy, will soon be graduating from our school. We are very proud of what she has done to get to this moment in her life. She has achieved many great things at Legacy, and she is really exited about what God has planned for her future. “Going to Legacy for six years has definitely helped me improve my time-management skills which will be essential throughout college, my internship, and my professional career,” said Adele. Adele wants to enter the oil and gas field for college. “I am taking the most rigorous course load available to me and focusing on improving necessary skills that will be applicable to me. I plan to major in either Project Management or Chemical/Petroleum Engineering, and minor in Languages.” She has been considering multiple colleges for the distant future, but Adele has narrowed her options down to RICE, A&M in College Station, and A&M in Qatar. “All three of these universities are recognized world-wide and have excellent engineering programs and diverse international student bodies,” she said. Adele wanted to grow up to become an Oil and gas project manager. “Hopefully I will become a senior project manager, travelling internationally within the oil and gas industry.” Adele is very close to beginning her college career and God will be helping through this, and the rest of her life. PFT

Clay Burkhard, Jacob Campbell, Karlee Brown, and Mrs. Fredricks sign the letters L-P-C-A.

Sign Language Class Takes Off At Legacy Written by Ryan May

n the 2014-2015 school year legacy added our third foreign language class, sign language. In 1620, Juan Pablo de Bonet published the first book that taught sign language to the deaf.

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High school teacher Mrs. Fredricks has taken up the class for the year. There are only two students in the class for now, but Mrs. Fredricks does expect it to grow. “When I was little, I had a brother that was Death so I had to learn how to speak to him. 10

I started learning when I was twelve up until i went into college.” Said Mrs. Fredricks Mrs. Fredricks has taken the privilege of teaching the class to our high school students for the first year. Karlee Brown, Clay Alexander, and Jacob Campbell. PFT www.legacypca.org

A representative of the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office visited Legacy’s kindergarten class. The sheriff’s officer showed the kids his equipment and car. He also talked to them about the dangers of being a sheriff and how important law enforcement officers are to our society. www.legacypca.org

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The Fresh Produce Of Legacy Written By Manolo Lamuno

egacy has a big variety of electives that are provided to students of all ages. These electives may be common to everyone, but there is one new elective that most people have not heard of, the gardening elective. The primary teacher for the elective Mrs. Karen Beeman said, “The gardening elective is for our students here at Legacy, Pre-k

“Our favorite part of the elective is to get the kids out here to the garden and to learn and enjoy growing plants and taking care of the soil and taking care of what the Lord has given us here in the garden,” said Mrs. Beeman. The gardening elective is not only stopping as a class elective, the teachers and students have bigger plans for the future. Mrs. Beeman said, “Our big plan would be to eventually have a

through 4th grade. We have 20 to 24 students this semester, they are looking how to prepare the soil. We just harvested lots of food and they are learning how to grow plants and how to love what the Lord has given us.” This elective may be new and spontaneous because of the chance for students to work with the nature that the Lord has given us. Not only do the students enjoy this elective but so do the teachers.

big Legacy family garden where we would have families come in and maybe rent a spot and they can grow a garden and it would be like a community garden, our Legacy community garden is what we would love to see in the future.” The Legacy garden is already harvesting and growing crops such as, broccoli, cauliflower, parley, cabbage, beans, peas, spearmint, lettuce, beets, and potatoes. PFT

If You Were An Object, What Object Would You Be? 7th Grade Poll By Reagan Mace

Sean Aucoin Statue of Liberty Tyler Auger Gun Sam Bargainer Clock

Anabelle Elliott Paper Airplane

Presleigh Lopez Puppy

Gracie Phillips A Book

Katelyn Smith Teddy Bear

Kayla Henson Infinity Cheer Shoe

Reagan Mace Cup

Jay Piotroski Bacon

Audrey Spinale Lightning

Mia Martinez Basketball

Maddison Reid A Book

Erin Taylor Lamp

Grayson Murphy Bike

Taylor Sartin Scrambled Eggs

Joshua Vicknair Action Figure

Ali Neuberger Pillow

Harrison Shook Baseball Bat

Alice Wagner Eyeball

Cody Calvetti Burger

Kaylee Hill Pancake

Cole Carrico Lightning bolt

Grace Lewis Dance Shoe

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Mason Little Video Game

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Legacy’s National Honor Society Doubles in Size Written By Jake Dye

n February 13th, Legacy’s National Honor Society (NHS) inducted 11 new members, more than doubeling its previous

Senior Sarah Cruthirds addresses the families gathered for the induction of LPCA’s new National Honor Society members.

size. The purpose of our NHS is to serve our community and other global communities. “We do service projects for the school and other ministries,” said Becca Schardt. “I joined to serve.” Joining the NHS is no small feat either. To qualify for NHS, a student must have a minimum overall grade average of 88. Once students are qualified by said scholarly excellence, a few are chosen based on their foundation in Christ and number of service hours. Staying in the National Honor Society can be as difficult as joining. If a member’s grade average ever drops below that crucial 88, he or she is kicked out. If Mrs. Bryant, the head of our NHS, deems a member’s behavior unacceptable, she can have the student removed for misconduct. “And remember,” said Mrs. Bryant, “that is permanent.” Legacy’s National Honor Society is no slouch, and the students who participate in it must work very hard enter and obtain their membership. These students serve and study with all of their effort, and Legacy is proud to call them our own. PFT www.legacypca.org

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FUTURE BEAR has A LION’s HEART Story by Harrison Shook Edited byReagan Mace

hile many students are trying to decide what they are going to do in the future, Kyle Maiz already has some plans. This fall, Kyle will be attending Baylor University, which is located in nearby Waco Texas. Although Maiz will miss the school that helped make him who he is, he is excited to attend a large university such as Baylor. “I’m thankfull to legacy for the amazing environment and atmosphere of the kids and the campus, and especially the teachers. I’m excited to be graduating from such a loving school who has helped to prepare me for college life.” Maiz said. “One main thing that this school has really helped me with is independence and figuring things out on my own.” Maiz applied solely to Baylor, and he wants to be a surgeon. He gave a few reasons why he decided Baylor over other schools. “For starters, the environment at Baylor is amazing. There is so much opportunity, as well as students that share my faith.” Maiz is creating his own legacy as he is a member of LPCA’s second ever graduating class. He will continue to excel in the classroom, and he is making sure to continue to keep his grades up, improve study skills and time management, as he transitions from high school to college life. PFT

Kyle Maiz is one silly senior.

Junior and Senior Poll by Amber Condley

What’s Your Dream Car? Brooklyn Fredricks Yellow Jeep

Xandlyr Mickan Razor Scooter

Stefani Evans Cross Fire

Armani Esquibel Push Lawn Mower

Garrett Chevalier Camaro

Emily Slater Fiat

Jodi Marrs Chevy Silverado

Brady Harvey 2005 Toyota Camry

Sarah Cruthirds Red four-door Jeep Wrangler

Avery Jones Mercedes G-Wagon

Ben Bargainer My Dog

Gabe Locke My Jeep (with AC)

Travis May 1969 Camaro

Brooks Hutton DeLorean

Kyle Maiz Pagani Hywa

Miranda Herman Audi R8

Cole Howden The 1980’s Bat Mobile

Adele Mouna Aston Martin

Amber Condley Range Rover Discovery

Tray Wright Tesla

Becca Schardt Trudis

Ryan Gibson DeLorean DUC-12

Caroline Shook Gallardo Lamborghini

Branson Fredricks Millenium Falcon

Kasen Jones Solstice

Manolo Lamuno Ferrari Spider

Logan Teal Ford F-150

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Grace Morris, Legacy Soccer Star Written by Bailee Cano Edited by Harrison Shook

icking and stealing are some of the things Grace Morris, Legacy eighth-grader, does regularly. No, it’s not what you’re thinking. She is a part of the U14 Elite Clubs National League Texas Rush team. This is a very talented traveling soccer team. Their team has been to many places, such as Phoenix Arizona, Denver Colorado, Alabama, Dallas, Oklahoma, Austin, and San Antonio. “Phoenix was my favorite because we got to play three great teams from different states, and there was lots of events and tents that you could go see after the games. We won all three of our games, which made it even more fun,” Morris said. Morris has been playing the sport of soccer for five years, learning some important life lessons. “I learned that I have to become a vicious person once I cross the white line, giving no mercy. I have to play aggressive, then I can be friends with my opponents after the game,” she said. She likes this competitive game so much because it’s fun to work your hardest to improve at something so that you reach the level in which you can travel and play against other good teams with your close friends. “The best feeling is when I get to steal the ball and start winning for my team or when I score and it wins the game or ties it up,” she said. Morris wants to play soccer until college so she can continue to learn and grow with the game. PFT

Legacy Welcomes Lamuno Family By Ryanne Sartin

egacy has been blessed in many ways, and especially lately by gaining students. This past year we’ve been blessed to welcome new Lions from around the world, including Puebla, Mexico. Manolo Lamuno, originally from Puebla, is a junior who started Legacy at the beginning of spring semester. Manolo had been going to Magnolia High School. “My family is originally from Mexico and came straight to The Woodlands six years ago. Most of my family still lives in Mexico,” said Manolo. Legacy is a difficult school. Some sink, and others swim. Most importantly, though, Legacy welcomes you no matter what your strengths and weaknesses in life consist of. The transition from public school to Legacy is a big change, but Manolo has it figured out. “Transitioning from Magnolia to Legacy was a big drop, because I wasn’t in school for two weeks. So far, I think it is a great transition.” Manolo stated. “I like Legacy a lot. I have met so many new friends so far, and my teachers are really good.” Manolo said. Legacy is a school to prepare you for your future, but most importantly, to help your walk with faith as you enter the world. God has truly blessed us with many diverse students. PFT www.legacypca.org

Legacy’s Guitar Heroes By Jack Regh

t Legacy everybody has different talents and skills. One of those talents is playing the guitar. Some of the guitarist here include junior Ben Bargainer, senior Kyle Maiz and sophomore Clay Burkhard. Bargainer started to play the guitar when he was 11 years old. He said, “I started playing the guitar because I thought it looked cool.” Maiz has been playing the guitar a couple of years. “I started playing because I thought it would be fun to play my favorite songs,” Maiz said. Burkhard said, “I don’t have any favorite songs to play. I just like to playing the guitar.” These are just a few of the many talented guitarists here at Legacy. PFT

(Above) Clay Burkhard rips on his beautiful Fender Stratocaster.

(Left) Ben Bargainer with his three best friends: Strat, Les Paul, and SG. 21

March 2015

Mrs. Ferebeeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Colorful Cookies

Mrs. Ferebeeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s art class recently had a delecious experiment with colors. To model the color wheel, they mixed icing colors, iced the cookies, and then ate them!

March 2015