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S.A. Picnic

Page Index

Front Cover Photo: Christine Akamine

Faces 14

Holidays and Holy Days

Zoe Thompson

Re-Oriented

Kristianne Ocampo

Speak Up

Stephanie Dominguez

Locality 06 Too Much Hate 10

LLA Studnets, Bible Study Alumni, LLA Administrators, Speak

04 A State of Change

Laurel Hansen

Julia Cho (12), Bryon Conner (12), and Skye Hessel

Reporters:

Darin West Photo Works by Christine Akamine Kristie Avila

LLA Football Tournament

22 Briefs

Melissa Loera

SA Picnic Collage

Music Review: Consecution of Melissa Loera Lennon

Leaders Photo Collage

Shout Outs

Melissa Loera

Editor: Zoe Thompson Assistant Editor: Darin West

23 Shake it Like a Salt Shaker

The Mirror Staff

Back Cover Photo: Christine Akamine

Nikki Tolentino

Leftovers

The Mirror

Volume: 74 Issue 2

Photo Editor: Christine Akamine Kristie Avila Stephanie Dominguez Laurel Hansen Melissa Loera Kristianne Ocampo Nikki Tolentino

Sponsor: Danelle Taylor Publisher: Brent Baldwin e-mail: Mirror@lla.org Uncredited photos by Christine Akamine Pages individually designed by authors Photos are not manipulated

A State of Change Change is something that we, as students, have to deal with on a daily basis. Usually the changes are small and not too disruptive. Two class periods may be switched here, or a test maybe moved there. I think Â it adds a little excitement to the day when I show up five minutes late to my third period class because of an unannounced schedule change. After all, how boring would school be if there was an entire week with no schedule changes in it? Perhaps the worst kinds of changes are the big unexpected ones. Lately we have seen more of the big changes, which makes the little ones seem like not such a big deal. Some of the recent changes have included the cancellation of track and field day, the addition of uniforms, and soon to come, a closed campus. Remember track and field day? Track and field day was an event that would usually take place on the hottest day of the school year. Students would gather on the field, and participate in various track and field events. I thought it was a great day, but it was cancelled due to lack of participation. The loss of track and field day may not seem so bad. Ultimately it only

Editorial

affected one day, but uniforms, on the other hand, effect us every day of the year. Quite possibly one of the biggest changes to happen to Loma Linda Academy was the addition of polo shirts and plaid skirts. Some still dread putting on the uniform with those pants that are anything but comfortable. I have adjusted to True Grits and accepted them as part of my life. Now, two years later, it seems like no big deal to wear them to school. I even wear mine outside of school. Yes, I have grown quite fond of my little 65% polyester buddies. A lot of times a big change, such as uniforms, will seem terrible, but we quickly learn to adapt to it. After throwing uniforms our way the school board has yet another big change for us: a closed campus. Rumored to start as early as next semester, a closed campus is a change that will affect every student. While the class of 2007 is rejoicing that they will not feel the results of a completely closed campus, other students are still wondering how to deal with this upcoming change. At first changes may seem horrible, but more often than not, we learn that they are not so bad. â€“Darin West

m u c h totals $20K. Laing now has a budget of $250$500 for each historical presenter. Lauren Herzog (12), co-president of the history club, said that most speakers require a sum of anywhere from $15,000 to $150,000. Faber’s story was reminiscent of the book Night by Elie Wiesel, which high school sophomores in Laing’s world history classes are required to read. Intense and graphic, as the Holocaust was, Faber’s memoir,

Because of Romek: A Holocaust Survivor’s Memoir, shares a perspective that younger

We are all God’s children.” David Faber, Holocaust survivor

This year’s history club hosted the first Loma Linda Academy [LLA] history lecture series held in Chan Auditorium for the student body and the public. The series began with David Faber a Holocaust survivor. Steve Laing, sponsor of the history club, decided it would be a beneficial experience to listen to first-hand accounts of a hardship endured in history. That idea motivated a parent to take action. Laing said he was simply “approached by someone who wanted to donate money.” The South Eastern Californian Conference for Seventh-day Adventists would match the price if over $5K. The financial aid now

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h a t e generations could never imagine unless given a first-hand account. “We are living in a world of hate, too much hate,” Faber said, attempting to describe how it felt to experience the horrific genocide years ago. He grew up in a family of eleven; six sisters and two brothers. As situations grew continually worse, he and his family were forced to go into hiding, running from shelter to shelter. At one place, Faber remembered a picture covering a hole in the wall that they, “like rats, would fly into.” If the Nazis had caught them, they would have been killed, Faber said.

Photo by Danelle M. Taylor

Tyler McCulloch (12), co-president of the history club, with David Faber

Faber shows his Aushwitz branded ID number on his arm.

However, they did not succeed in remaining invisible. Out of 82 people in Faber’s entire family, he is the only member to still be living. He witnessed the brutal torture of his older brother, the shooting of his parents, five sisters, aunts, uncles, and cousins, and was later forced

through nine concentration camps. At Auschwitz he was identified as number, 161051, which was branded on his arm. Later Faber was found moving among the bodies at the concentration camp Bergen-Belsen by two Red Cross women. The emotional trauma lead him to a nervous breakdown, for which he was put into a home for three and a half years. Faber never gave up hope. His memoir is dedicated “to the memory of my entire family.” Faber wrote the book and continues to lecture because, “I promised my mama I would never forget.” After hearing about Faber’s life, Tyler McCulloch (12), the co-president of the history club, said that he “couldn’t imagine how he [Faber] could talk about his experiences.” Niki Rubio (12) also said, “I

thought it was really interesting.” Laing encouraged students to go listen, with the hope to “involve as many kids in cultural activities that will inspire them to do great things.” With a smile, he said, “We’d love to have you.” The second lecture for the year will be held next March.

–Laurel Hansen

LLA FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT

â€“Christine Akamine

Girls Varsity Overall 14 Wins 6 Losses

Boys Varsity Overall 20 Wins 3 Losses

Tournament Redlands Adventist Academy W 44:0 Newbury Park Adventist Academy L 7:24 Bakersfield Adventist Academy L 25:26 Escondido Adventist Academy W 27:0 Glendale Adventist Academy W 26:7 Overall Tournament Standings 3 Wins 2 Losses

Tournament Thunderbird Adventist Academy W 23:18 Escondido Adventist Academy W 32:6 Newbury Park Adventist Academy W 27:13 Monterey Bay Academy W 40:6 Glendale Adventist Academy W 34:7 Overall Tournament Standings 5 Wins 0 Losses

Boys Junior Varsity Tournament Glendale Adventist Academy W 19:7 Los Angeles Adventist Academy L 0:7 Thunderbird Adventist Academy L 6:18 Redlands Adventist Academy L 27:40

On September 19, 2006, Loma Linda Academy (LLA) administrators told a group of former alumni and their friends that they were not to continue to conduct Bible studies on the LLA campus until they went through proper channels to approve their meetings. Brent Baldwin states, “As with any group that visits LLA’s campus, the administration must know the content and context of the programming being presented. After further discussions, LLA administration was uncomfortable with a group whose training in theology comes from an institution not officially recognized by the Adventist church.” This decision has confused some students and caused rumors to be spread. Baldwin continued, “There is nothing more that I want than for students to search the scriptures, develop their spiritual walk, and find Jesus. Because of this philosophy, I carefully screen our religion teachers and campus pastor so that the Adventist message is conveyed in a

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simple, clear, and accepting matter.” Daniel Calaguas, (‘04), one of the Bible study leaders said, “Just like the administration and faculty on campus, the Bible studies’ goal was to spark a genuine interest in studying the Scriptures. I know that the Bible can seem boring and unclear, and I want to communicate that this does not have to be the case. By God’s grace, all can discover what they personally believe and thereby develop a strong and more meaningful relationship with Christ.” Tim Gillespie, LLA campus pastor was also concerned that Bible studies were happening on campus without prior knowledge, without permission, and without a familiarity with the training of those teachings. Gillespie states, “We always encourage Bible studies

and discipleship. Because we are a Seventh-day Adventist institution it is imperative that the study on this campus reflect the theology of the church.” Brent Baldwin said, “As a principal, the school board, made up of our local pastors have asked me to administrate LLA in a certain manner. Any ordained minister in our local SDA churches are welcome on campus. Any other groups that want regular access to my campus regardless of sincerity and love of Christ, must be recognized by the constituents of LLA.” LLA Bible studies coordinator, Krista Mattison (12) said, “The Bible study group was not allowed to speak during LLA’s weekly Wednesday bible studies because the education they received is not supported by the SDA church. It put the school administration in a difficult position. Some of us believe that they were teaching perfectionism and salvation by works. If you would state that to them, they would disagree.”

Because of what has happened, students have expressed their opinion about the Bible study group no longer being welcomed on campus. “I don’t understand why they [LLA administrators] no longer allowed the Bible studies to attend the school and teach when the attendants of the Bible studies found themselves becoming closer to God,” Whitney Lurangan (12) states. Others have agreed with the decision LLA administrators concluded such as Kevin Juman (12) who said, “I find that the Bible study was distracting and conflicting what was being taught on the LLA campus.” Drew Tadiarca, (`04) and a Bible study leader responded regarding the situation of their Bible studies no longer being allowed. “I completely understand the administration’s cause for concern, but I am disappointed that the studies cannot be continued.” With what has taken place, some students were unsure whether or not the Bible studies affected the

LLA chapel because the bass, guitar, and drums seemed to be excluded. Elson Lucrida (12), 1st semester music ministry director said, “Even if I attended the Bible study they did not tell me how to run chapel. I made my personal choice.” He also said, “I’m convicted on what my stance is on music.” Lucrida also said, “For the past four years I’ve been a part of playing in chapel, and I found that there was excessive amount of work and practice being put in music alone. I believe that more time should be focused on the Word of God.” Baldwin stated, “I believe that we need to use a wide variety of Christian music. Our school is comprised of a spectrum of spiritual experiences. LLA needs to reflect its student body in its programming choices to reach out to all.” Heather Yegge (10) noticed the change in music and said, “The music is more of sitting down and just listening rather than going up to the front to sing and move along with the music.”

Gillespie expressed the joy he had having LLA students contributing their talents during chapel, “I’m happy to see our students going up to the front and using their talent(s) for the Lord. I also believe the music in chapel should be varied.” Pastor Calvert, LLA religion teacher agreed with Gillespie’s statement. “I believe in variety. Music shouldn’t be expressed in only one way, but many other ways also.” Baldwin talking about the spiritual journey said, “The Christian walk varies in everyone’s life. The thief at the cross simply asked to be remembered by Christ in the Kingdom.”

- Nikki Tolentino

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President Vice President Social Vice-Pres. Religious Vice-Pres.

Elizabeth Jones Ashlee Sumilat Alyssa Golay Ada Uzabakiriho

PR Secretary Secretary Treasurer Spirit Leader Parliamentarian

Nikki Tolentino Tamanda Chanza (NP) Paulyna Ouk Kristianne Ocampo Steven Pettigrew

Kristie Avila, Daniel Castro, Myssa Israel, Heiba Kebbas, Jonathan Poquiz, Pauline Roman Senators: Sponsors (NP): Beth Robertson*, Jason Calvert, Jon Hall, Sarah Henderson, Andy Sandiford

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PR Secretary Secretary Treasurer Spirit Leader Parliamentarian

Carley Holm Kristin Fabella Ryan Gil Shane Quitania Andrew Akamine

Senators: Napoleon Biswas, Avery Elloway, Amanda Golay, Michelle Lao, Garrett Lui Sponsors (NP): Teresa Phillips*, Stephanie Brooks, Lori Holm, Steve Laing, Sergio Uribe David Wuchenich Katrina Kim Kirsten Manalo Michael Browning

Senators: Jason Abdul-Karim, Andrew Brooks, Stacey Felipe, Tony Hernandez, April Vassantachart Sponsors (NP): Lynne Hattendorf*, Nikki Gonzalez, Donald Huff, Robert Skoretz, Jennifer Yapshing

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Tyler McCulloch Hala Kebbas Alexa Calaguas Christine Ho (NP) Niki Rubio Mehlani Domingo Elson Lucrida Laurel Hansen

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Anthony Lee Jillian Nicholson Niki Rubio Sarah Spencer Sponsor: Dianne Bradley (NP) President General Vice-President Parliamentarian Religious Vice-Pres. Social Vice-Pres. Student Emphasis Coord. Sponsors

Activities Coord. Kristine Lucrida Treasurer Monica Fukuda Secretary Heelim Lee PR Secretary Natalie Ouk Resource Manager Damian Kim Technical Coord. Scott Rogers Statistician Tritia Simandjuntak Jay Linthicum*, Grace Ballou, Lionel Ballou, Dave Burishkin, Pam Dietrich (NP), Kris Harter, David Stone (NP)

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As the cooler weather of fall descends upon Loma Linda, many people start thinking about the holiday season. However, for some students, this does not necessarily mean Thanksgiving and Christmas. Many families choose to celebrate Hanukkah, Diwali, or other holidays and holy days. Shanup Patel (11) celebrates Diwali, or the “Festival of Lights,” with his family. This year, the five-day Hindu festival (see www. diwalifestival.org) started October 19 and ended October 23. He likened it to Christmas, saying, “We give presents to cousins and the rest of our family.” Patel’s favorite activity during the festival is participating in dances at the Hindu temple in Riverside. He also enjoys the traditional food, such as rasmalai, a syrupy dessert, and basudi, another dessert made with milk and sugar. Another familiar holiday,

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although perhaps not as common as Christmas, is Hanukkah. Lauren Herzog (12) celebrates this eight-day Jewish festival, also known as the “Festival of Lights,” with her family. “We light a candle and receive a small present each night. We get to spread out the fun!” she said, comparing it to just one morning of Christmas. “We also play dreidel, [a game involving a four-sided top] which I enjoy because I usually win.” Like Patel, she also enjoys the food served. Latkes, or potato pancakes, are one of her favorite dishes. Brisket, a particular cut of meat, is also served, which she doesn’t eat because she is vegetarian. Being a vegetarian can be hard, especially during the holidays. Christian Rucibwa’s (12) family has a turkey competition at Thanksgiving. “One side of the family bakes a turkey in the oven, and the other side deep fries a turkey. The deep-fried one always tastes better,” he commented, “but

the oven-baked one is good, too.” When asked if he was vegetarian, he replied, “I’m trying to be a vegetarian, but at the holidays, no way!” “Christmas is obviously important for its significance as Jesus’ birth, but for getting the family together, Thanksgiving is definitely better,” stated Rucibwa. His family has created their own unique tradition to go along with the usual turkey dinner and family reunion. “The day after Thanksgiving, our whole family travels out to Los Angeles to go shopping. It takes forever because even after you’ve found what you want, you have to follow everyone else until they find what they want. But, it’s worth it because everything is really cheap.” Christmas: so much magic conjured with a single word. Presents, trees, ornaments, stockings, snow, Santa Claus…the list never ends. But this is just part of the holiday experience. Ani

Seuylemezian (10) is half Armenian and half Mexican. For Christmas dinner, her grandmothers on both sides dish up delicious food. “We eat a lot. One grandma makes tamales by hand, and the other makes baklava [a flaky Mediterranean dessert]. So, I really get the best of both worlds!” she laughs. One of their Christmas traditions is from Mexico. Someone bakes a cake for dessert and places a small plastic baby doll in one of the pieces. Whoever gets that slice gets good luck for the next year. This is a common tradition in other countries, but the object varies from country to country. In Greece, for example, a coin is placed in the cake. However, unsuspecting people have been known to break a tooth on the coin. So much for good luck. This holiday season, when students find themselves dragging as they make their 217th cup of hot chocolate, or facing the prospect of turkey leftovers for weeks; they can

consider starting a new tradition. Maybe their family would enjoy tamales instead of stuffing, or want to replace cranberry sauce with baklava. A family may have had a tradition for years, but that doesn’t mean their family will not accept something new. They might want to spice things up a little! And they just might find themselves creating a new family tradition that will last for years to come.

–Zoe Thompson

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familiar to the customs of American school life. It is hard enough Eight months ago, Damaris for students to adjust Danaiata (10) moved to the to new faces, classes, United States from Romania. and teachers, but three She attended Redlands particular students also High School for a semester face the hardships of before coming to Loma Linda being in a new country. Academy (LLA). “When I first They are challenged with came to LLA, I hated it. It was obstacles such as the small compared to RHS and culture differences, the people were different, but language barrier, and the now I’m more used to it.” difficulties of becoming Ben Ki (10) has been in

the country for almost a year and loves everything about LLA. “I like it here better than Korea. People here are friendly and chapel is cool.” Tilo Kopp (11) transferred to LLA from Germany almost two months ago. “Loma Linda is nice. I just don’t like the uniforms and the weather. The weather over there [Germany] is perfect. You

can go snowboarding all the time.” The language barrier is a category all in its own. “My English is fine. I speak it with my Dad,” Kopp said. Ki blushed and said, “I speak English bad. I often have to say things twice because they can’t hear [understand] me the first time.” In Danaita’s case language has caused embarrassment. According to her, in Romanian “you do” sounds like “F- you” in English. After school one day, Danaita’s father asked her to tell her younger sister to do something. “She was across the parking lot, so I yelled to her [in Romanian]. Everyone in the parking lot stopped, turned, and stared at me. I later found out the American meaning.” The students seem to agree that the people and the culture in America are different than those of their countries. Ki describes Americans as “blonde people who are really tall.” “Fashion in Romania is a bigger

deal than it is here. Americans, to them, it doesn’t matter what you wear, but Romanians need to be on top of fashion or else you’re not so cool,” said Danaita. According to Kopp, German teens “listen to the same music.” Danaita agreed, “We [Romanians] listen to a lot of American music too, like Britney Spears and 50 Cent.” For Ki’s country, they are into their Korean jams. “Schools in Korea don’t allow talking. It has to be silent, but here, everyone talks in class. I like it,” Ki states. Danaita smiles and says, “In Romania, the classes stay in one room for the whole year and the teachers just come to you.” Kopp’s previous school was closer to his experience here. “I went to boarding school over there, but it’s basically the same,” he comments. Students are excited to welcome these young people into our school. “Tilo is cool. It’s totally grandeur to hear him speak German,” shared Jacob Oxley (11). Stephanie Dennis (10) said about friend Damaris, “She calls everyone ‘girl’. We’re friends and I know she knows my name, but

she still calls me ‘girl.’ ” “Ben is cute. I love the effort he puts into speaking English correctly. His smile takes my breath away,” said friend, Amanda Pasahuk (10). It is hard enough for students to adjust to new faces, classes, and teachers, but these three students show courage, personality, and character through the way they cope with being re-oriented.

-Kristianne Ocampo

Monica Fukuda (12) posing with her voting sticker.

hen it came to politics, many Loma Linda Academy (LLA) students were not interested in voting, but were anxious to give their opinion. When asked if they thought high school students should be allowed to vote, many replied with a thumbs down. Kim Ilio (12) said, “I’m more on the side where we shouldn’t [vote] because a lot of us are not aware of what happens politically; I honestly could care less about politics, so imagine what anyone younger would know.” “Some kids don’t really care about the issues going on and really couldn’t make a good decision for the

whole of the community. I’m sure that there are some teens that are aware, but I think that the [current] voting age is good,” Camille Alaras (11) stated. “Teens should leave it more to adults; they are too young to understand,” said Allison Hoff (10). “Teens don’t even know what’s going on in politics.” Schoolteachers, prepared with a higher understanding of political issues, also replied with a thumbs down. “I’m sure that there are some

teenagers that are well informed, and that’s what is going to make a good voter, but many teens aren’t very involved with political issues at that age. Life experience would help them make a better judgment. I say that 18 is a better age,” said Kris Harter, LLA history and algebra teacher. Jennifer Yapshing, LLA history and health teacher said, “I like the fact that it’s tied in with the age that people can be drafted. I think that if we lower that age, which I hope we never do, then the voting age should be lowered also.” “Not that I wouldn’t like to see students interested in politics or

like to give them that opportunity, but I’m not sure that [high school students] are equipped with the desire or the knowledge to vote responsibly,” David Stone, LLA English teacher, shared. Others looked more to the constitution to form their opinion. “I believe what the constitution says, ‘equal rights is for all,’ and it includes everyone, not just because of age. So yes, I believe that kids our age should be able to vote,” said Myron Lozano (11). Students were especially interested in modifying laws that affect them. When asked if there was one rule that they could change or add, most answers concerned the driving issue. “I think that you can get enough experience from driving in six months. A year is way too long. It’s so not even cool,” exclaimed Ilio. Lozano stated, “I would probably want to change the curfew laws and give youths more rights to be out at night. I would also want to lower

the driving age and limit the driving privileges of senior citizens, because I believe that they are a risk factor.” “I would vote for things that actually affect [kids], such as health, repairing bathrooms, and public safety in schools,” said Alaras. “I would change things that are happening in certain cities about smoking and drugs, because some people are deciding whether they should allow cigarettes or drinking in their state,” said Bryan Yamzon (11). “I would want the decision to apply state by state, whether it allows public smoking in those areas, or not. I don’t think that it should apply to the whole country entirely on what they decide.” Stephen Obana (12) believes that money should neither be earned nor spent; he believes that “nothing should cost money.” Coming from a country with a history of men as president, many feel that we should “give a woman a shot,” as Cameron Buckley (11)

stated. “This country has had all men so far, and they haven’t done such a good job, so I think a woman should have a chance as president,” said Austin Davies (11). “It all depends on the individual,” said Thomas Stottlemyer (10), “but in general, women can do just as good.” Erik-Scott Lunsford (10) said, “Men could deal with issues without impulse, but women would deal with issues impulsively due to emotional effect.” Though some students feel that they are not ready to vote, they are still open to giving their opinions.

–Stephanie Dominguez

Heir to John Lennon’s gift with music, son Sean Lennon finally released his new album Friendly Fire. It seems as though his release has been on the down low since Lennon has not been advertising it much. But this proves something to me. Coming from an indie, yet modern “beatnik” environment, Lennon is not one to advertise and promote his work

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enough to gain a little trophy. Instead of drowning the world with advertisements through Myspace, magazines, and television, Lennon is making music as a passion and love. This lack of commercialism makes Lennon unique compared to many of the “big” musicians today. The album is what I like to call a sound

track to dream to. Each song is calm, yet hauntingly beautiful “ with powerful lyrics. gif Heir t w to “Dead Meat” is a ith Jo single that lures you in m hn with an innocent piano us Le ic. nn melody, but the lyrics ..” o n’ reveal Lennon’s strong s message. The angelic music and lyrics like, “You better run/ outta’ here/ I’ll close my eyes and count to ten/ and the end/ you were my then I’ll come find you,” friend/ like a shadow no give you a new look on one knows you as well/ how lyrics and melodies as I do.” are put together that Not everything is just seem opposite. revenge for Lennon; he Also, in Friendly Fire, also creates “feel good” the music flows perfectly sad songs. “Parachute” with Lennon’s voice, represents sacrificing while lyrics of revenge everything you have. and betrayal make it a “Cause if I have to die paradox. “Finder keeps tonight/ I’d rather be her/ loser deserts you in with you/ cut the

To: Jon Gomez From: Nikki Tolentino “$ushi-Boy and I love you! Happy almost turkey day. Love you NOOB.” To: Averil Austin From: Christine Akamine “You are simply the best! Thank you so much for always being there. Best friend and confidant” To: Cece Lucrida From: Elson Lucrida “Thanks for being a wonderful sister! I love you!”

To: C-Dub From: Man Arm “You can’t have this! Lalalalalala!”

To: Christine Ho From: Cynthia Diaz “Hey Chica, just giving a shout-out to my heffa, lol...luv ya!”

To: Jason Han From: Kristianne Ocampo “Jason (Big Boy), I kinda..sorta..maybe love you a whole lotta. : ) Love, Kristianne (Girly)

To: Chris David From: Wesley Marquis “I just want to tell everyone how much I care for you. Chris, will you go to the banquet with me as a friend?

To: Gaylord Sapigao From: Kristianne Ocampo “I’m taking you paintballing this weekend. BYE!

To: Mehlani Domingo From: Elson Lucrida “I love you!” To: Abi Aparicio From: Stephanie Lopez “Hey Abiou, I’m making you a shout-out just to say how much I love you. Love always, your baby!” To: Cara Wilson From: Kristie Avila “Happy 15th Birthday, Carrot!”

To: Michael Giang From: Paulyna Ouk “Hey Dork, I like you! Love, Paulyna Ouk.”

— Melissa Loera

Shout Outs

To: Christine Akamine From: Averil Austin “You’re the best photographer ever!”

parachute before the dive… ” Though a bit frightening, you can’t help but “aw” at the fact that he shows love as giving up all he has for one person. The combination of “lala” vocals during the chorus, an organ piano, and bells gave it a 1970s love song vibe, but it is made modern with the contemporary, pop/ rock guitar riffs. Songs “Tomorrow” and “Falling out of Love” also fall into the “feel good” sad song genre. Lennon sings of relationships with both sorrow and hope in his words. Even with all the comparisons to his father John Lennon, Sean Lennon has molded his identity and shown that his father’s legacy is not needed to boost his gift as an artist.

Fire Fighters

Babies The Gala The Centennial Gala celebration, with the theme “A Tapestry of Time,” was held on November 4. It raised over $22,000 just from the auctions.

Anniversary

Steve Simons, who works in the Media Center on campus, was the proud recipient of two grandchildren on Sept. 29. They are twin girls named Hannah and Holly Barton.

Pastor Jay [Calvert] and wife Andrea celebrated their wedding anniversary on October 3.

Adoption David Stone and wife Cathy are in the process of adopting a child.

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Loma Linda Academy Symphonic Band and the Jazz Band had their meet the director band concert directed by Donald Huff. It was held on Sunday October 22 in the LLA Gym.

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Bonnie Pernula’s nephew, Danny Najera, a forestry fire fighter, died during the recent Esperanza fires.

Lynsey Holm (class of ‘04), daughter Lori and Mark Holm, is engaged to Matthew Mize. They are planning their wedding for July of 2008.

Costa Rica The Costa Rica trip sign ups are now open. The trip is on June 11-18, 2006.

Biology

Nikki Gonzalez has a new lab pet, a rat named Bo Jangles so named by her students. She also took her Bio. II class to the K-9 training center.

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As the sun sets,Waikiki Beach lights up for the night. The early morning of October 15, 2006 was peaceful in Hawaii. Like every morning, it began with the sound of the constant breaking of ocean waves. Then, a slight vibration began, shattering the morning peacefulness and increasing in intensity—an earthquake was in progress, but in Hawaii? At 7:07 a.m. nature began to knock, literally. Most of Hawaii’s residents were sleeping when the tremor struck, but James Woods, choir director at Hawaiian Mission Academy (HMA) and former choir director of Loma Linda Academy (LLA), was in the midst of his morning shave. Despite the on-going quake, Woods reported, “No, I didn’t cut myself while shaving!” He kept himself safe even though, according to CNN, the quake measured a 6.7. Earthquakes with a magnitude greater than 6.0 are considered “major” earthquakes. According to Woods, earthquakes are a rare occurrence in the Hawaiian Islands, and this earthquake was only the second to occur in the past 23 years. CNN reported many islanders were not mentally prepared for it.

Lemar Sandiford, LLA class of 2000 and former sports coach, was still sleeping when the tremor took place. He responded to the earthquake calmly and went back to sleep during the midst of it. Sandiford expressed, “This is Hawaii. I was expecting a volcano or something, but not an earthquake!” Even though earthquakes must now be added to the state’s long list of potential disasters, Hawaii’s overall reputation as a place to relax has not been damaged. Woods, Sandiford, and Duane Hilliard, former teachers at LLA, all work at HMA. While Sandiford is enjoying Hawaii, he has yet to become a beach bum.“I haven’t tried to learn how to surf yet. I don’t want the natives to figure out that I’m actually not from Hawaii,” Sandiford stated.

– Kristie Avila

The Mirror

Loma Linda Academy

Volume: 74 Issue 2

October/November 2006