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The Mirror The Mirror Loma Linda Academy Volume 78 Issue 1 October 2010

September/ October 2010 Loma Linda Academy

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Table of Contents The Scope

Culture Page 3 - Meet the Staff Page 4 - Editorial Page 17- Sports Page 18 - Small Talk

Page 19 - Ask Peaches Page 20 - Briefs Page 23 - Picnic/Pipe Reelay

Page 24 - Havasu/Beach Vespers

Features

Page 5 - Loss is Not New

Staff

Nyoka Gilbert - Editor

Page 6 - Home & School:

Nadinne Malimbam - Photo Editor

Behind the Scenes Page 8 - “The Queen”

Recognized For Years of Service

Page 10 -Anne Chaffee Missed by Many

Page 12 - Teacher Lay-offs

Rae Ann Varona - Reporter

Page 14 - Third Year of

Chloe Diaz - Reporter Erica Seuylemezian - Reporter Timothy Giang - Reporter Danelle Taylor Johnston - Sponsor

Enrollment Decline

Page 11 - Advice For the Underlings

Cover by Nadinne Malimbam

Page 16 - How To Pack a Lunch

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Publisher: Robert Skoretz Printer: Loma Linda University Printing Services

Meet the Staff

Left to Right: Ms. Taylor Johnston, Chloe Diaz, Rae Ann Varona, Nadinne Malimbam, Nyoka Gilbert, Erica Seuylemezian, Timothy Giang

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A Competitive Correction

Competition is a prominent part of many high school students’ lifestyle.

A little healthy competition can be exciting, but when taken too far it can pin people against each other.

Loma Linda Academy (LLA) hosts many events every year that allow students to get away from class and play games.

The LLA Picnic, an annual event at Yucaipa Regional Park, is an event where all high school students have the opportunity to play games.

It hosts one of the most competitive events of the entire school year, the LLA tug-of-war. Year after year, this game leaves one class screaming

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with excitement, while the other three are left muddy, winded and disappointed.

Just because an event was not won does not mean that the rest of the day has to be ruined by rude comments and bad sportsmanship.

This competitive attitude often carries on into everyday school as well. This years “Seniors Coming Out,” a play that, ironically, was meant to bring schoolmates closer together, was filled with the angry screams of classes in the audience.

Ben Mondol (12) was disappointed by the outcome of seniors coming out and said “it was our time.” Mondol said that the other classes should have respected that day for the seniors because they will have their own day soon enough.

When predicaments like these occur multiple times the tension between classes can build and soon enough form a rivalry.

“I think it’s super competitive between [the] juniors and Sseniors [classes],” said Mondol.

All of these school activities were not created to cause fights between classes, and they do not have to.

Students should be aware of what they are doing and think through what they say.

Something that is considered funny to one student or that student’s class can be offensive and put down the spirits of others.

Another way would be to create more school activities that lack this competitive nature; however, this change would come with it’s own problems.

Ted Bancarz, a history and religion teacher at LLA, said that if the class events lacked competition, many students would lose interest in participating at all. As an example, Bancarz referred to the annual Drill Competition and questioned whether or not people would participate if there was no “winner.”

At the core of this issue lies the answer, a group effort, an attitude change. Classes must learn to respect each other and have fun, instead of letting competition turn what could be a fun day into one ridden with frowns and screams. In the end, it’s up to students to make the decision to stay in good spirits and have a good time.

Loss is Not New This summer, two Loma Linda Academy (LLA) students suffered the loss of their parents. Janelle Lamangan’s (class of ‘10) parents tragically died in a car accident when she and her parents were on their way to the General Conference on July 1, 2010, and Victor Wang’s (10) father died on August 22, 2010 from cancer.

According to HelpGuide.org, grief can come in forms from the loss of a loved one, the loss of a friendship, loss of a pet, to coping with an illness. All types of loss leave pain and emptiness. It is natural for people to go through different kinds of losses.

Wang was “shocked” that his dad was sick and knew the affect the cancer was going to take. “The funny thing is, he knew he was

Nadinne Malimban gonna die,” said Wang.

Loss happens thoughout life. Wang says for him losing his dad was not as hard becasue he knew it was coming.

Some get more affected than others and that is the biggest difference between how people cope.

“Whatever your grief experience, it is “Do not actually be afraid to talk of a loved one.”

-Candace Brown important to be patient with yourself and allow the process to naturally unfold,” stated HelpGuide.org. “There is no normal timetable for grieving.” It takes time, and help from those who care about you. It is important to respect how you’re feeling.

Some get affected quickly, and others may not when loosing a loved one. Aquila Hopkinson (12) said,“Praying does help.”

For others, talking to people who are

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going through the same thing is a great way to let your emotions out, but having alone time has its same value as well.

Candace Brown, a marriage and family therapist in Redlands said friends can help with the grieving process.

“Be friendly, offer what you can do.” For example take them to lunch. Brown said do not be afraid to “talk of a loved one.”

Donnie Cristales (12),who lost his uncle almost a year ago said “You can’t really forget the person.” Cristales has learned to cope by staying in close communication with his family and friends and through “constant prayer.”

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Home and School: Behind the Scenes

Rae Ann Varona

“... it isn’t often that we get to do something without paying.”

On September 17, 2010, six buses were filled and on their way to Huntington Beach, CA. Approximately 90 percent of Loma Linda Academy’s (LLA) high school students took the opportunity to attend Bbeach vespers for free, thanks to Home and School (H&S).

Home and School is a non-profit organization that provides anyone with a child at LLA, the opportunity to get involved in their child’s school. “We host breakfasts, luncheons, and other events to acknowledge the great job they [LLA Administrators/Faculty] do in teaching and guiding our children,” said Simone Dennis, co-coordinator of Home and School, and mother of an LLA senior.

Home and School serves as a partnership between home, school, and the church and

“...none of these school events that make senior year especially memorable would be possible without them.” acts as a voice for the students of the school through their guardians.

Home and School has also been of help to LLA’s Student Association (SA). “I believe they definitely play a big role in our school

such as paying for our beach vespers and having pizza sales each Friday. The SA is very thankful for having Home and School,” said Ramiro Lopez (12), SA PR secretary.

Home and School does many things to support LLA’s faculty and students like providing special holiday themed meals and providing snacks and refreshments during parent teacher conferences and testing week. Home and School also conducts a prayer group known as the Powerful Praying Parents who meet once every month to pray for their children, the teachers, the administrators, and the school. One of H&S’s main purpose is to “make sure that our children’s teachers feel loved and supported,” said Becky Murdoch, H&S member and mother of an LLA senior.

Home and School has also been heavily

involved with this year’s magazine drive and LLA’s Beach Vespers. “I really appreciated Home and School paying for us to go to beach vespers because it isn’t often that we get to do something without paying,” said Hillary Sujo (12).

Home and School has been around for quite a while. Home and School started out as the Parent Teacher Association (PTA) and throughout time turned into Home and School. “My grandmother used to be part of Home and School back in the day,” said Missy Murdoch (12).

“I have been involved in Home and School in one way or another for the past 12 years,” said B. Murdoch. One thing that most do not know about Home and School is that they also began the tradition of the Loma Linda’s annual parade in the

early 1960s, a time when M. Murdoch’s grandmother was heavily involved.

Obstacles that Home and School face include the occasional lack of funds and the lack of parent interest. They currently consist of about 35 parent volunteers, mostly mothers, though fathers are welcomed to join. “Our members this year are only moms, but anyone who has a child at the school can join. That means dads, guardians, aunts, uncles,” said Dennis.

Parents are invited to be a part of Home and School each school year by a letter in registration packets.

Home and School gets their funding through membership dues, gifts, and fund-raisers such as selling pizza and drinks outside of LLA’s HS gym, and also from the used uniform sale. Almost every year,

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Home and School has had a booth at the Loma Linda Community Fair where they sell home made crafts and baked goods.

“Beach Vespers this year was especially fun, but the most thanks should probably go to Home and School [because] none of these school events that make senior year especially memorable would be possible without them,” said Inonge Kasaji (12).

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“The Queen” Recognized for Years of Service

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who worked for Dietrich all of last year, said “Whether students loved or hated her, once “You cannot replace a Dietrich,” said that Dietrich is really just a normal person.

Andy Sandiford, an English teacher at Loma they’d been through her class their lives had “She actually talked to me,” said Grable. been changed,” said Stone.

Linda Academy (LLA) on the disability Dietrich also revolutionized the school Even when she was not teaching a class, leave of former librarian and teacher, Pam library.

Dietrich proved herself to be a valuable Dietrich.

Sandiford, said that he remembered the resource on campus said Sarah Henderson, All of the English Department at LLA library being used as a hangout-spot where English teacher. Henderson said that considered Dietrich to be their mentor. students would goof off and play With approximately 30 years of games. When Dietrich became the experience, Dietrich proved to be a helpful colleague and thoughtful friend “Pam Dietrich is a Profoundly Passionate Person” librarian she cleaned up the library.

“She emitted a sense of respect that to many of the LLA staff. everyone lived up to,” he said.

Dietrich would always help her classes by Dietrich, also known as the “Queen of Sandiford, said that Dietrich made sure Loma Linda,” taught a variety of English providing sources for papers, and taught that the library stayed current and helped classes including American literature, her how to incorporate clarity in classroom improve the library’s technology. He also instructions. journalism, and drama. said that Dietrich not only restored order Even though Dietrich was a great friend David Stone, the English teacher who to the library, but influenced the school as and colleague to the LLA staff, she was followed Dietrich after she moved to the a whole. “She’s not called the Queen for library seven years ago, said that she had the known, particularly by students, to also be ability to draw participation out of students. intimidating; however, Heather Grable (10), nothing,” he said.

Sandiford said that Dietrich established a high standard for academic excellence at LLA, and was a “spiritual force” on campus that showed that it was not anti-Christian to make students want to do their work.

Sandiford also said that Dietrich influenced the campus with her flamboyant style. Before, jewelry was not allowed on campus, but Dietrich showed people that little things like changing hair color every month or wearing antique jewelry are not a salvation issue.

Dietrich was not only a mentor to much of the English Department, but was also a irreplaceable friend.

“Pam has been my best friend here at work,” said Stone. This would have been Stone’s ninth year working with Dietrich.

“Pam Dietrich is a profoundly passionate person,” he said.

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Sandiford, who has been working with Dietrich since 1981, said that she was a solid friend of his that always offered support and guidance. “I appreciate all that she’s done for me,” he said.

Even though the school will miss the librarian and teacher who has taught at LLA for 34 years, she made sure that the library would not be abandoned. Grable said that Dietrich trained Rose Anjejo, the new official librarian at LLA, very well. “Ms. Dietrich carried on through Ms. Anjejo,” said Grable.

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Anne ChaffeeMissed by Many

“Bring Her Back”

Anne Chaffee, a former Loma Linda Academy (LLA) teacher and alumni, will be missed by many after being laid-off due to financial hardships on the high school campus.

Chaffee had a warm and motherly personality, said Diana Bradley, a math teacher at LLA and sponsor of the school’s Lomasphere.

Bradley said that she was good friends with Chaffee and remembers her as not only a good colleague, but an excellent friend.

Bradley, who shared a love for animals with Chaffee, said that when Chaffee’s dog died, Chaffee gave all of her pet supplies and toys to Bradley.

Nikki Gonzalez, the LLA Biology teacher, also recognized Chaffee’s love for animals and said that she “might even outrank me in animal love.”

Gonzalez loved Chaffee’s personality, which

she described as gentle and kind. She said that “it’s a real big loss” to lose Chaffee to the financial cutbacks. Gonzalez also said she did not know where the cuts would land, but she definitely did not want them to land there.

Chaffee was also very professional, said Gonzalez., and was very concerned with helping her students.

Chaffee formed strong, caring, and supportive relationships with her students.

She cared a great deal for them, and would do anything she could to help them succeed and grow.

Jonathan Lee (12) described Chaffee as “very graceful and forgiving,” and knew that she cared for her students. He went through Chaffee’s class his sophomore year, and experienced her caring personality himself.

Students “have a great relationship outside of regular teaching,” he said.

Chaffee emitted a sense of safety and acceptance for her students, and would show

Nyoka Gilbert them unconditional love, said Gonzalez.

Gonzalez also said that Chaffee gave students a lot of confidence, and said that she was “very dedicated to student success.”

The students that were able to attend Chaffee’s class not only were able to experience her kind personality, but also gained a lot of valuable information.

Chaffee’s class was a “logic class” said Lee. Lee also said that students that had her class learned to use clarity in their schoolwork and have an advantage over those who will not be able to experience the class.

Chaffee proved to be an excellent colleague, teacher, and friend at LLA over the 26 years she worked here, and will be missed by many.

“Bring her back,” said Gonzalez, “I certainly wish she was still here.”

Gonzalez said that even though Chaffee was a part time teacher, “she worked full time, and then some.”

Advice for the Underlings

“So don’t be afraid to make this year, your year!” - Marie Del Aguila (10)

As students face a new academic year, they are also faced with new challenges. Advice from faculty and peers can help students make the most of their year.

To the class of 2011, Robert Skoretz, high school principal, said to be engaged in the learning process. He advises seniors to take the lead on campus by being friendly and supportive, to make an impact, and to set a positive tone. As seniors are often looked up to, they should demonstrate wise choices.

Skoretz said, “Last years seniors were very admirable,” 17 were baptized at graduation.

The 2010 graduates had very strong spiritual leadership, and respect for God. To the class of 2012, Matthew Zabala (12) said to “make sure you keep a good balance between everything. Succeeding academically at the sacrifice of having no social life is not healthy.”

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Alexa Frazier (12) said to “become friends with everyone and be nicer to the lower classmen.” When senior year comes around “have the best time of your life at Havasu because it seriously is the best trip ever.”

As far as academics go, push yourself and “take SATs and ACTs early and get your applications done” so you can enjoy your senior year.

To the class of 2013, Kelsea Jackson (11) said there are three things sophomores need to know: do not procrastinate; try out for sports, it is a great way to build friendships; and participate in as many class events as possible.

Hannah Stange (11) said, “go to camp out, it’s a great experience.” Last year was her first year going to camp out and she really enjoyed it. “Camp out is something you shouldn’t miss out on,” she said.

To the class of 2014, Jessica Bayer (10) said not to be shy around the upperclassmen. It

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might seem like they do not care, “but if you venture out and maybe get to know some of them, they can be really nice.” Also try to participate in as many class events as possible.

Marie Del Aguila (10) said, all freshmen who think that high school is boring should remember that high school is only as fun as you make it. “So don’t be afraid to make this year, your year!”

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Teacher Lay-offs

After another drop in enrollment for the third consecutive year at Loma Linda Academy (LLA), the School Board decided it had to lay off teachers to ensure LLA’s financially stability.

New Chief Academic Officer, Dr. Ed Boyatt, said that LLA followed a process called “Reduction in Force,” which is designed by the Pacific Union Conference to apply when teachers need to be cut for financial reasons.

The first criteria used is that part-time employees are let go before full-time employees. When full time employees need to be laid-off, two additional criteria are applied: length of time served in Adventist education and maintaining teaching credentials.

The teachers at the high school that were let go were Jamey Cooper, Anne Chaffee, DeeDee Schilt, and Melanie Jobe.

Cooper was the full-time earth science

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teacher for three years at LLA and was let go and earth science was cut. Carly Leggitt (12) described Cooper’s class as “challenging but rewarding.” Leggitt specifically remembers the field trips Cooper arranged, like the San Andreas Fault trip, which Leggit said was “very interesting” and “memorable.”

Schilt was the former high school viceprincipal and recently taught health parttime. Schilt worked at LLA for the last 19 years, the last nine years at the high school, eight years as vice-principal and one year teaching health.

Lexi Baker (12) said Schilt always put her heart into her class and into her community service projects like Street Angels. Baker also said Schilt was “like a mom to me” and always gave great advice.

Jobe taught English part-time for eight years. Kylo Cautivar (10) said he will miss all the teachers, but especially Jobe. He remembers her class for the funny jokes she

began class with everyday to lighten the mood.

Anne Chaffee was an English teacher for 26 and a half years. David Ruckle (12) described Chaffee as a personal “hero” and that he would miss her “cool projects” and “fun papers.” He recalls the class being “funny all the time” and never having a dull moment.

Chaffee said when Robert Skoretz broke the the news to her during the second week of school, she was in “shock” and it took a “long walk to sort out.” Chaffee said that it was very hard for Skoretz to break the news

Tim Giang (12), author, and Matt Loh (12) with Chaffee at 2010 Graduation

to her and he was “very sweet” in telling her.

The news of the teachers being laid off also shocked the student body. John Romua (12) said it was “pretty sad” when he walked down the halls on his first day of school and “didn’t see familiar faces.”

With fewer teachers around, many teachers have had to teach additional subjects to cover for the laid-off teachers.

Sarah Henderson, English teacher, said, “Our department was hurt losing Mrs. Jobe and Mrs. Chaffee.” Henderson now teaches more students which means more papers to grade.

The cutbacks have also affected the variety of classes that could be taught this year at LLA. Joseph Jeon (11) came to LLA from Redlands Adventist Academy this year and was disappointed that French was not offered.

Ruckle also said the cutbacks stopped him from taking Spanish II last year because the reduced sections offered made it impossible for him to fit it into his schedule. Ruckle was finally able to take Spanish II this year, but will not be able to take Spanish III. This may harm Ruckle’s chances of attending a

UC school where three years of a foreign language is highly recommended.

Unfortunately, it does not look good for LLA as enrollment is projected to decline.

Boyatt has prepared three master plans to present to the board to balance the budget if enrollment drops, stays the same, or increases.

Boyatt said that even if enrollment were to stay the same, more cutbacks would still need to occur next year. Boyatt also said that additional faculty would have been let go this year but the board allocated extra money from reserve funds to use for operations this year.

Ruckle said that further cuts next year would not be a good idea. He believes that cutting even more faculty would hurt LLA because there simply is nowhere else to cut without making LLA unattractive for potential students.

The only plausible solution to stop further cutbacks is an increase in the student body.

Boyatt hopes to better communicate LLA’s story to potential students. He says LLA should brag more about being the best, and should showcase the “school’s richness

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of diversity and excellence in academics, athletics, music and art.”

Boyatt wishes the laid off teachers the best and says he “truly appreciated” what they have done at LLA. He also made it clear that they were not let go due to poor performance, but due to financial circumstances. He also says that if LLA were to gain more students and needed more faculty that laid-off teachers would certainly considered be to be rehired.

Chaffee has actually called this process a “blessing” and has used this time to help move in her mother-in-law into a retirement home. She has more time to do personal activities like visit museums. She has also recently spent time in a cabin in Vermont with friends.

Jobe was able to find work when La Sierra University offered her a postion as the Director of Student Services. Jobe said she will always have a soft spot in her heart for LLA and is not even close to angry at the school. Jobe also challenged students to “really pull together in these tough times” and that this is just a “dip in the road and not a trend.”

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Third Year of Enrollment Decline

Enrollment decreases for the third consecutive year at Loma Linda Academy (LLA).

“We knew it was coming,” said Lynne Hattendorf, high school counselor. The economy has been hard on the school.

As of August 12, 2010, fifty fewer students attend LLA high school this year, said Bonnie Pernula Schoberth, administrative secretary.

With a decline in enrollment, the school has had to make approximately 400,000

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dollars in cuts. This has lead to part time and full time teachers being cut, and therefore, classes being cut.

Dr. Ed Boyatt, chief administrative officer, says that LLA needs to tell their story. “The key to improving enrollment is

through recruitment,” Boyatt said.

Over the last three years, LLA has had radio advertisements on KSGN, television commercials on LLBN, has handed out brochures to the local Seventh-day Adventist churches, and has had a booth with information about LLA at both Loma Linda University family nights and Redlands market nights.

Some of the ads that are used to promote LLA state the budget cuts in the public school system and says “Give your child the gift of a Christian education.”

Mary Morgan, alumni and advancement director, said LLA mainly recruits Adventist and Christian students.

Verlon Strauss, LLA board chair, said

he supports LLA recruiting outside the Adventist community.

Morgan said, “LLA is different from other schools, because we want to educate the whole child.”

One of the goals of LLA, Morgan said, is to “change the world,” and to be “a stepping stone for bigger and better things.” Morgan said, LLA want its students to learn to love Jesus.

Strauss said some students left because of misunderstandings from parents or were unhappy with the school.

Strauss said if the school does increase in enrollment, “We could hire more teachers and provide more for the students than what we’ve been able to do this year.” If

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LLA lost enrollment, “We would have make more cuts.” He was not specific on what kind of cuts.

The big question is will LLA be able to be in the positive again. Strauss and Hattendorf are hopeful about LLA’s future.

Hattendorf is hopeful that enrollment will increase in the next few years because of the positive economic forecast that is expected.

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How to Pack a Lunch

Chloe Diaz

Oils, Fats, 6 and Sweets: Use Sparingly

S U G G E S T I O N S

For the Vegetarian: Salad: Yellow bell peppers, grape tomatos, mushrooms, and baby srping lettuce (2) Fruit: apple and a banana (3) Snack: Ritz Crackers (1) Drink: Aquafina Water Desert: Carrot Cake (6) For the Meat Eater: Sandwich: Meat: Roast beef, ham, Chicken (5), lettuce (2), tomato (3), Cheese: Provolone, Cheddar, Swiss (4) Fruit: Banana (3) Snack: Crackers (1) Drink: Water Dessert: Chocolate Cake (6)

Milk, Yogurt, Cheese: 2-3 Servings 4 Vegetables: 3-5 Servings

Meat, Poultry, Beans, Nuts, Eggs: 2-3 Servings

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Fruit: 2-4 Servings

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2 Bread, Cereal, Rice, Pasta, Grains: 6-11 Servings 1 A nutritious lunch should follow the food pyramid guidelines - http://www.usda.gov/cnpp/pyramid.html

Sports

HIGHLIGHTS Timothy Giang

PHOTOS

RECORD

The Loma Linda Academy girls varsity Team W L volleyball teams competed in a tournaGirls Varisty Volleyball 6 10 ment at Mesa Grande Academy and Girls Junior Varsity Volleyball 7 4 finished second. They won four games Boy Flag Football 16 1 before losing a close game to Vista Del Girls Flag Football 12 2 Lago in the Championship game.

Loma Linda Academy varsity football

*as of October 19, 2010 teams traveled to Fresno for a tournament on October 1-3. The boys went undefeatINTERVIEW ed with four wins while the girls finished with two wins and two losses.

Jon Frederico Loma Linda Academy varsity football -Girls Varsity Volleyball Coach teams traveled to Newbury Park for a 1. What has been your most exciting tournament on October 16-17. The moment on the team this year? girls went undefeated with three wins Seeing the girls improve from tryouts and highlighted by a win against Bakersfield watching everyone become a team Adventist Academy, who they lost to at the Fresno tournament. The boys won two 2. What were your expectation for this year? games and suffered their first loss of the That we play hard and give 110% all of the season to Newbury Park time and that we have fun Loma Linda Academy will be having 3. Has your team made these expectations their annual flag football tournament the yet? weekend of October 29-31. The boys We are almost there and girls teams will be playing against 4. What is the biggest difference between other Seventh-day Adventist schools in coaching guys and girls?

California. It will be a great time to watch football and meet new people.

The different ways each gender acts

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Jeremy Morada

Small Talk

New Teachers

Rae Ann Varona

Choral Department 1. Glendale Adventist Academy 2. Cucas! Every Wednesday at lunch!

3. I would want to be in the Philippines because my girlfriend is there night now.

4. Tennis!

5. Singing all the time and friends.

Sara Gillespie

Drawing/Painting 1. Hawaiian Mission Academy and Portland Adventist Academy 2. Thai and Dark Chocolate 3. Would love to travel to Greece some day.

4. Cooking, art, shopping 5. I loved being involved in SA leadership and, of course, the friendships that have become lifelong friends.

Questions 1. What High School did you attend?

2. What is your favorite food?

3. If you could be anywhere in the world, where would it be and why?

4. What is your favorite past time activity?

5. What is one thing you enjoyed about High School?

Elba Ruth Vega

Spanish 2 1. Bulkeley High School in Hartford, CT 2. Peruvian food 3. In Hawaii to visit my daughter Melissa.

4. All crafts, paintings, drawing.

5. The caring teachers I had.

Dear Peaches, My best guy friend that I have liked for a while just got a girlfriend.

I have been dropping hints, but he just ignores them. I feel like I am losing my best friend and someone I truly like. How do I get him to pay more attention to me?

-Confused

Ask Peaches

First of all, you are too late. When you had the chance you should have gone for him. You need to recognized and respect that he is in another relationship and appreciate the friendship you have with him and give him the space he needs.

-Peaches Dear Peaches, I try my best, but my parents are never pleased. What should I do?

-Want to Be Loved Your’re not alone; many high school students are under a lot of pressure, as you are. It is important to try and find balance with your health, family, and academics. I would begin by explaining to your parents how hard you’re trying and how much pressure you’re under. If you still feel as though they don’t understand, find another elder you trust who can listen and understand how you’re feeling. It’s important that you feel accepted and understood.

-Peaches

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Briefs

Erica Seuylemezian

On September 28, 2010 Pastor Robert Skoretz became Principal.

Dr. Ed Boyatt is the new Chief Adminastrative Officer for LLA. Former LLA Principal Bob Dennis has left on medical retirement.

LLA’s librarian Pam Dietrich is on disability leave.

Congratulation to Brian Huggins on scoring high enough on the PSAT to be a semi- finalist in the National Achievement contest!

Congratulations to Carly Leggitt, Kyle Meyer and Marlissa Murdoch for scoring high enough on the PSAT to become a semi-finalist.

Rose Anjejo has been re-hired and is the new, full-time LLA librarian.

On July 17, 2010, Bonnie Pernula married Bob Schoberth at the Salara Oakmount Clubhouse. “Having my school family and friends there made it extra special,” said Pernula.

The new Junior High Gym’s grand opening was on August 21, 2010.

Danelle Taylor, English and visual arts teacher, married Flint Johnston on June 27, 2010.

Bonnie Pernula and Bob Schoberth

Danelle Taylor and Flint Johnston

Recycle Your Paper

To produce each week’s Sunday newspapers, 500,000 trees must be cut down.

If all our newspaper was recycled, we could save about 250,000,000 trees each year!

Americans use 85,000,000 tons of paper a year; about 680 pounds per person.

Each ton (2000 pounds) of recycled paper can save 17 trees, 380 gallons of oil, three cubic yards of landfill space, 4000 kilowatts of energy, and 7000 gallons of water. This represents a 64% energy savings, a 58% water savings, and 60 pounds less of air pollution!

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Which Forest would You Prefer?

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SA Picnic SA Picnic was on September 22, 2010, and the Pipe Relay was on September 30, 2010. Students had fun competing with each other and playing games.

SA Pipe Relay

Pipe Relay Pictures by Mrs. Taylor Johnston

Havasu 2010!

September 12-15, 2010, seniors went to Havasu Lake, Arizona and September 17, 2010, was SA beach vespers at Huntington Beach.

SA Beach Ve s p e r s