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December 2012
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Loma Linda Community Fair
October 21
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Contents
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4 Editorial: Obstacles
14 Discovered Yogis
Yvonne Bui
Esther Allen
5 2012 LLA Election Results
6 Banquet
Hunger
Jacqueline Patzer
Publisher
Robert Skoretz
Carissa Paw
16 Healing
Sponsor
Danelle Taylor Johnston
18 Ten Things Under Ten Dollars
Contact
Shannon Rhee
Loma Linda Academy 10656 Anderson St. Loma Linda, CA 92354
9 Advice Mirror Staff
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Shannon Rhee
Christmas Gift
Sta ff
•Esther Allen• •Elle Hiatt•
Elle Hiatt
12 Masking the
r irro Reporters
•Carissa Paw• •Jacqueline Patzer•
10 Foreign Affairs
Truth
19 Favorite
Mirror@lla.org
Elle Hiatt
20 Fall Fashion
Jacqueline Patzer
•Shannon Rhee• Editor in Cheif Photo Editor Alexis Marca
Michele Rafuse
22 Briefs
All uncredited pictures taken by
21 Instagram
Michele Rafuse
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Obstacles
Editorial
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Among my friends, a well-known
crashing down upon me.
observation is as follows: if you are
In this case, I had been
a typical high school student, you
late, and my older sister became
have a difficult decision to make.
extremely disappointed.
Yvonne Bui
invitations. Finally, I commenced to break down the wall in order to see my family members on the other side. School work is still a major
Her lecture affected me, but what
priority for me, and my family
options of sleep, good grades, and
hit me the most was the realization of
members know that. But, this
a social life. The catch is that you
the sadness I inflicted. The pit in my
time around, I make an effort
can only pick two out of the three.
stomach grew larger with each word.
to stop and see my family.
As a student, there are the
Workaholics seemed to be the
In my life, I can narrow down
It is still my belief that only two
the social life category even further
norm, but I was a “school-
out of the three choices are available.
by picking out family life.
workaholic.”
Nevertheless, I do not have to choose
been sleep and good grades, but
academics and had not recognized
in the past few years, I faced some
that my family missed me and
obstacles that made me realize that
simply wanted quality family time.
the importance of my school-related
one, but it was also one that my family could help me break down. When my sister became
activities. School work often took precedence before other activities. For example, if my parents
disappointed in me that day, I thought there was no way to break
asked if I wanted to visit cousins,
down this wall. A wall that seemed to
I would reply that I had too
already be cemented in place looked
much studying to do. Any similar
and felt impossible to break down. But again, it was my family, my
conversations would often end with me answering with the same reply. Although I had not realized
mother, to be exact, who encouraged me to try again. The glue had not
it, each refusal would build up
yet set; I still had time to apply my
to be a mountainous obstacle
lessons and make another attempt.
between my family relationships.
Little by little, I worked towards it.
On an occasion when
As for that day, I started by
I failed to meet a family
deferentially helping with my sister’s
obligation, the past refusals came
chores. Then, I began to accept more
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This obstacle was an internal
there are other options out there. My family has always understood
the same two all of the time.
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I had only thought about my
My go-to choices had always
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E ditor ia l
LLA Election Results
Extra
Total People: 362
Female
Overall Results
Romney 44% Obama 56%
Romney 48%
Obama 52%
Male
Romney 52%
Obama 48%
Age Groups 18 17 16 15 14 13 0.00% 10.00% 20.00% 30.00% 40.00% 50.00% 60.00% 70.00% 80.00% 90.00%
P o litics
Romney
13 83.30%
14 39.50%
15 48.80%
16 48.80%
17 51.10%
18 47.60%
Obama
16.70%
60.50%
51.20%
51.30%
48.90%
52.40%
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Community
Banquet: Behind the Scenes by
Carissa paw
Hard work, months of pre-planning, food, venue, entertainment and budget are key elements to having a successful banquet. should be comfortable in elegant
venue, food and entertainment
is a special event at Loma Linda
settings “because in life, students will
and then judge how well the
Academy (LLA) in which students
be faced with the a formal setting,
banquet was prepared.
get to dress up and socialize. Not
and they should be prepared.”
The annual Christmas banquet
For the venue, Ong, said, “I
everyone can agree on the definition
Romero, being one such student, said that “good food (vegetarian),
of the banquet, nor does everybody
was blessed to have an amazing
good entertainment, games,
understand the process it takes
Treasurer on S.A., Elias Saade.
[and a] good venue (something
to create a successful banquet.
He knows what he’s talking about
classy),” make a good banquet.
Jeremy Romero (12) said that the
when it comes to money. Whenever
Also, Andrea Abdul-Karim
reason we have banquet is because the
someone brings up an idea, he is
(11) said “fun entertainment
“banquet is a replacement for prom,
there just calculating if it’s worth
activities, I never want to be bored,
it’s a high school social for students
it or not. It’s pretty amazing.”
good food, and nice attire.”
Elias Saade (12), S.A. Treasurer,
to dress up and have a good night.”
The goal of Perkash Heramil
said, “As I ran the Used Bookstore I
(12), S.A. Social Vice President,
some girls, like Ary Toailoa (10)
knew the more money we make, the
with this banquet is “for students
see the banquet as “an opportunity
cheaper banquet would be, I tried
to have fun in a eloquent setting
for students to go out and have a
to reuse the things we have in our
and also for them to have good
good night,” other girls, like Leisa
storage like centerpieces vase’s and
memories to last a lifetime.”
Ong (12), S.A. President, see the
little things like that, then we tried
banquet as “an opportunity to
to have the location closer because
work. Linthicum said, “The social
have [an] awkward bus ride.”
transportation would be cheaper.
vice starts to plan in the summer in
Views on the banquet vary. While
Planning the banquet is a lot of
order to visit sites, within [a] few
But, according to S.A.
When it comes to paying for
sponsor Jay Linthicum (T.I.E.
the banquet, S.A. pays for a portion
days after the elections of office, we
Teacher), who has experienced
of their tickets and students pay
send a letter, giving info that the
many banquets, the banquet is for
the other part. That’s why outside
social vice would need, contacts, what
“students to become comfortable
students cost a lot more, because SA
questions to ask, info they need when
in elegant settings, and also for
takes care of the schools students.”
they visit the event coordinator.”
When students go to the
freshmen to not look like [fools].” Linthicum believes that students
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banquet, many look at the
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As an alumni of LLA, and former Social Vice President, Jayson
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Saade said, “The place is not the
Paw (author’s brother) knows the
source of entertainment. This is
pressure of planning a banquet. One
vital because it makes the event
whole focus people you need to focus
of the trickiest parts is choosing
coordinator of the hotel aware
on, price is a big part especially in
the right source of entertainment.
of the Social Vice President’s
this tough time with the economy
serious and professional stance.
down we want people to have
Paw said that “Mr. Linthicum and I went through [several] different
fun without financial excuses.”
Heramil said that “in order to
Heramil said, “Don’t
options [of entertainment], and after
make the banquet a possibility, I
looking through some people, we
worked hard in the summer and have
procrastinate, planning the banquet
decided on our particular magician
been planning this since August. A lot
is a huge responsibility and can
because he specialized in classic
of work goes into the banquet, more
be extremely stressful. Always be
tricks, which was considered quite
than I thought. It was a lot of stress,
creative, but don’t go to the extreme.”
elegant for such a formal occasion”.”
to plan the banquet, but the most
However, in order to make
important part about being Social
afraid to think big, it’s good
Vice is to always be open to options.”
to have hopes and dreams,
Vice President has to go over the
but also be flexible.”
It is apparent that the Social
previous year’s entertainment
Vice President works very hard to
in order to not have the same
create a successful banquet. Other
entertainment year after year.
officers, however, play a part as well.
When choosing a hotel for the
Saade said, “My part as treasurer is in
banquet, the Social Vice President
charge of splitting up the money into
has a list of qualifications to keep
section, for example, centerpieces,
in mind as they go through the
food, transportation and venue.”
banquet to see if it the right location.
Ong said, “I can tell you
Heramil said “ in the end, we
that all S.A. officers go above and
took two trips, in which we went to LA and saw two sites, and then went
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beyond help prepare for banquet.” For each banquet, there are
to Palm Springs, where we visited
many factors that contribute to a
the venue that we decided was going
successful banquet. Some advice for
to be the place for the banquet.”
anyone who wants to become social
To further improve the
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each banquet different, each Social
Linthicum said, “Don’t be
vice, Ong said “Start. Planning.
selection of entertainment, the
Banquet. During. The. SUMMER! It
Social Vice President gives each
will make your life easier during the
source of entertainment a sheet in
school year. Being Social Vice is time
which they must answer questions
consuming, especially during banquet
and check off qualifications so
season. You have to be dedicated.”
that the S.A. can choose the best
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Foreign Affairs
Community
by
This school year is the first time Loma Linda Academy (LLA) has had an English as a Second Language (ESL) Program. In total, there are 23 international
countries do] they come from?” LLA’s international students
students on the high school campus. Of those 23, five are English
come from various places around
as a Second Language (ESL)
some time. She said, “[It was] like a dream,” when she found out she was going to attend our school. Woo Roh (12) who came to the U.S. after his father suggested doing so, said his favorite thing about our country is that he “can meet many kinds of people: black to white; [all] kinds of people!” to the U.S. because he “thought it
Liang (11), Yifei Liu (11), Ying
would be a good opportunity.”
Liu (9) and Fen Pan (11).
Now that they are here
Erica Rantung, ESL teacher,
in the U.S., many stay with
works at introducing them to
Homestay families, schoolmates,
both English and Christianity.
friends, or family members.
Along with the ESL group,
As is expected, most of the
there are several other international
international students were scared
students. Some faces are more
about coming to a new country.
familiar than others because they have attended LLA longer. Many
the world. Most come from Asia;
students know Jae Choi (12), Joshua
however, one student, Areli Merodio
Kim (12), Woo Roh (11), Victor
(9), is from Mexico. Of those who are
Wang (12), and Mike Wu (12).
from Asia, some come from China,
Even though there are some
while others are from South Korea. Many international students
familiar international students on campus, there are many students
get the opportunity to come to
who are not as familiar. Many non-
the United States by means of
international students do not even
their school or through family
know about the new ESL classroom.
relations. However, some get the opportunity by chance.
After visiting the ESL
Merodio said, “It really was
classroom for the first time, noninternational student, Amarylis
a miracle! God helped us, and he
Viera (12) asked, “[What
answered our prayers.” She had been
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wanting to attend LLA for quite
Mike Wu (12) said that he came
students: Ziyin Huang (9), Yixin
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Yuki Huang (9) said, “I [purposely] change my environment [so that I can] learn the culture of different countries, but sometimes I really want to go back [home].” Merodio misses her father who is still working in Mexico to support her family. However, she believes that “soon, with the help of God, he will be here.” Woo, who left behind family to come to the U.S. said, “I miss my mother the most.” He regularly uses Skype to keep
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in contact with his family. Even so, most of the international students like living in the U.S. The majority also enjoy attending LLA and deem it as a friendly campus. Joshua Kim (12) said, “I like how people are kind to me. And teachers are very kind [in comparison] to the country that I’m from. They respect the students, and students also respect the teachers. And that’s really interesting for me.” Isabella Liu (9) said, “Teachers always try to encourage me.” Furthermore, many of them would like to stay in America once they graduate from high school; many would like to attend college here. Yuki Huang’s (9) dream would be to attend Stanford. In addition to thriving off of
ESL Students: Ziyin Huang (9), Yixin Liang (11), Yifei Liu (11), Ying Liu (9) and Fen Pan (11).
American culture, the international students love American food; pizza, milkshakes, hamburgers, and fries
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Asia Fries Stanford ESL Student Pizza China Korea Hamburgers US Mexico
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Masking the Truth
Real Life by
What happens when people hide the truth in fear of being judged? There are many times when
does not mean they are being fake. Stream agrees with Koh. “A lot of our religion is tied to our behavior
Shannon Rhee
it is important to let others know that this is not the case. However, when people tell others
and many of us feel as though we are
what they are going through, it
judged by our actions,” said Stream.
puts them in a vulnerable situation.
As a result people put up façades
So, when someone builds up the
to prevent others from finding out
courage to do so, it is important
the truth. People may hide things
to remember not to shun them.
people feel that they have to
such as marital issues between their
Unfortunately, it is easier
put up façades because if they
parents, divorce settlements, or even
for people to ostracize themselves
do not, they will be judged by
financial problems that families do
from those who might tarnish their
people at church or at school.
not want others to find out about.
reputation. And although people
There are also many instances
need others to reach out to them,
Tyler Haase (12) said, “People might feel like they need to act a
in which people want to protect
certain way. There are always people
their families. It does not necessarily
Alexandra Stream (12) said,
watching, such as teachers, pastors,
have to be about preserving a certain
“People strive for traditional, perfect
and authority figures that might
image. Many people simply just want
families and many tend to judge those
judge the way you’re acting.”
to keep their families safe. Stream
who are less than closer to perfection
said, “There is a certain stigma
than others.” Sometimes we do not
the Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) or
about family problems, it’s a taboo
even realize people do not realize they
a Christian community. Genevieve
subject and always very personal.”
are judging others; it becomes a habit.
This might be especially true in
Koh Isidro, junior high youth
However, putting up a façade
they tend to be judged instead.
Koh Isidro said, “It’s easier to
pastor at Loma Linda University
may not necessarily be a bad
judge people than to put ourselves
Church, frequently sees these types
thing. Josephine Simorangkir (12)
in their shoes. It’s easier to distance
of situations. She understands that
understands those who would
ourselves. It’s easier to cut them
many people are scared they will
rather not discuss issues from home.
off and move on, instead of being
be judged if others find out what
“It’s good to talk about life, but
sympathetic and empathetic.”
is really going on in their lives.
when you’re always telling people
She said it is easier for people
In order to lessen the amount
your problems, then you feel
of facades, Koh Isidro suggested
to say “I’m fine” or “I’m okay”
like you’re burdening them with
finding downtimes of confidentiality,
rather than admitting they’re going
your issues,” Simorangkir said.
where people can open up. Trust is
through a rough time. At the same
Although people may feel that
a key factor. Supporting those who
time, it is important to clarify that
they are inconveniencing others
are going through a tough time
just because someone is smiling, it
by talking about their problems,
can make a big difference.
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Discovered Yogis In addition to varsity sports, many Loma Linda Academy (LLA)students enjoy individual exercises outside of campus.
Health by
Esther Allen
the only outlet that yoga provides; however, some forms of yoga contort the body in different poses that build muscle and increase flexibility that can actually be an intense workout. Although the discipline of yoga may not appeal to some people, keeping at yoga shows that even the inflexible can slowly but surely become flexible. There are over 15 major types of yoga for every level of skill. 40 percent. The immense amount
According to MatsMatsMats.
of sweat detoxifies the body and
LLA. Summer Narmore (12) said,
com, Hatha, the most popular
“really relaxes my muscles and
“Being healthy is very important
form of yoga, is very slow and is
gives me the maximum stretch
to me, and doing sports helps
practiced primarily for meditation
and flexibility,” Vierra said.
and stress management. A more
Team sports are very popular at
me achieve that.”
Fellow yogi, one who practices
However, Gary Eggers, athletics
physical and active form of yoga,
yoga, Sharon Rojas (11) and her sister,
director, said that “team sports is
Vinyasa, coordinates breathing
Nathalie, began yoga as a way to
not everyone’s forte.” There are
patterns with the posture. Ashtanga
bond with each other. Once Nathalie
several alternative activities. One
requires a series of challenging
left for college Sharon continued
such alternative activity is yoga.
positions and breathing to
to practice yoga recreationally.
synchronize resulting in a physically
Yoga offers exercises that
Andrew Mahinay (12) likes
demanding athletic form of yoga.
develop strength, balance, and
to practice yoga for relaxation. “I
flexibility through body poses.
While our campus has core
realized I needed to do something
Benefits can include helping one
varsity sports, we also have students
that relaxed me without the
prepare for Christian meditation.
who participate in exercises such
substantial toll other sports had
as yoga that are just as beneficial
Amarylis Viera (12) started
on me.” Rojas also appreciates the
practicing yoga during her sophomore
as any other sport. Viera also said
relaxation yoga brings. “It helps to
year. Although it did not appeal to
“Ever since I started doing yoga,
calm me down and release stress while
her then, she now enjoys doing yoga
I noticed a change in the way I
staying concentrated at the same
once a week, particularly hot yoga,
feel both mentally and physically.
time. It gives me something to focus
also known as Bikram Yoga. This
It’s not only good for my physical
on and be preoccupied with that
is where the room temperature is
health but also my mental health.
also has good benefits,” Rojas said.
It’ dual benefits are something
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Many people assume that this is
everyone should try out.”
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about 95 degrees with humidity at
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1. Childs pose-gentle stretch for hips and thighs 2. Cobra- helps relieve back pain as well as increase flexibility of the spine 3. Half lord of the fishes-opens shoulders while also stretching the hips and spine 4. Crow pose- improves balance while strengthening the arms and abdomen 5. Warrior II- strengthens arms and legs, opens shoulders, and tones the abdomen 6. Triangle pose- stretches groin, hamstrings, and hips 7. King dancer- improves balance and stregthens core Participants- Garrison Martin, Benjamin Fennison, Abram Udvardi, Cameron Peterson, Lorenzo Sanchez, Celine Saade, Ryan Williams, Katie Heinrich
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Healing Hunger
Community By Jacqueline Patzer
In 2011, the United States Census Bureau declared San Bernardino the second-most poverty stricken city in America.
Helping Hands Food Pantry Logo
populated with nearly 53,903 people.
rising poverty rate. The government
poverty rate has led to an increase in
Because San Bernardino’s surrounding
is unable to fund many jobs,
residents who suffer from hunger.
communities are significantly smaller
leaving many people out of work.
in population sizes, they “do not
As the Census Bureau stated, since
Bernardino has been fighting this
qualify as terribly impoverished,” as
September 2012, the unemployment
ongoing battle with hunger. In
Paul Dickau, executive director of
rate in San Bernardino is now at
the past four years, however, the
Helping Hands Food Pantry said.
15%. Not only are there less jobs,
San Bernardino’s 34.6%
For over thirty years, San
Dickau explained that San
economy has plummeted, causing
but also less resources. With less
more and more people to lose
Bernardino has always been an ideal
resources, San Bernardino is unable
hours or lose their job entirely.
place to live in terms of inexpensive
to provide a lot for the needy.
With an estimated population of
housing. Over the years, many people
Several outreach programs
213,012 residents, San Bernardino
have moved to San Bernardino for
throughout San Bernardino serve
is set apart from its surrounding
this very reason. However, as a result,
the needs for the hungry. Just
communities. Because of the large
the city has become overpopulated.
as Jess Bayer (12) said, “There
population, its 34.6% poverty rate
Dickau called it a “snowball effect.”
are so many places and so many
is much more significant than the
With an ever-increasing population,
opportunities where people can
poverty rate of cities like Rialto,
mortgages skyrocketed. Homeowners
get help and food.” One such
Highland, and Grand Terrace. Take
then began struggling to keep
program is the Helping Hands Food
Highland, for example. The city
their jobs and pay their bills.
Pantry. After its establishment with
Government budget cuts have
has a poverty rate of 21.5%, and although it is very high, the city is
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also contributed to San Bernardino’s
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the Redlands Adventist Church, Helping Hands has provided food
H ea lth
this family and many more. LLUC also has its own outreach department. UReach is a program consisting of several ministries. The Adventist Community Team Services (ACTS) ministry gives food weekly to those who are struggling financially. Since February, however, there has been a large amount of those in need, that ACTS is unable to provide. Fortunately enough, Helping Hands has given their services to help distribute food. With the holidays around the corner, ACTS has been preparing for their Thanksgiving project in which baskets are given to the poor. Hunger in San Bernardino goes unnoticed all too often. Bayer (12) said, “When people think of those who are hungry, they think of homeless people standing on the side of the road. for over 20,000 children in the
ends meet. “You would’ve had no idea
city of San Bernardino. It is the
that they were in that kind of need
only organization in its area whose
from the way they spoke or dressed,”
policy does not turn anyone away.
said Dickau. The man would
During the holidays, Helping Hands
always express huge appreciation to
holds a food drive in conjunction
Dickau, but he never complained
with the Loma Linda University
and showed any signs of suffering. group of volunteers visited him and
to the hungry and also gives food to
his family, that Dickau realized the
those who come directly to them.
state of poverty this man was in.
Dickau recalls helping a man
The family lived with three other families in a small, condemned house
Dickau thought the man worked in
behind an abandoned warehouse. Hands continues to provide for
Health
out to those suffering from hunger. Aneliis Reid, LLA alumn
best way to help would be to join something bigger and actually go see these people that are hungry.” Even if you are unable to give
whom he talked to every weekend.
simply having a hard time making
community’s needs, we can reach
assistant of UReach, said, “The
year, Helping Hands delivers food
Up until this day, Helping
people become more aware of the
and transit and case management
It was not until Dickau and a
the construction business and was
want that kind of attention.” If
to the poor, sometimes all they need is somebody who can listen to their story and show they care. Reid said, “Sometimes, it’s as easy as sharing a smile.”
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Church (LLUC). Throughout the
But in reality, hungry people don’t
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Extra
What has been your favorite Christmas gift?
JC Raya (12) ~ A Fish
Peter Brooks (9) ~ Money
Nick Dalida (12) ~ Boxers
Alex Nelson (10) ~ Xbox 360
Rachel Barlow (9) ~ Art Sets
Shauna Ashlock (11) ~ Socks
Alexa Castro (9) ~ My Phone
Kyle Blair (11) ~ A Snowboard
Kayla Chaffee (11) ~ A Camera
Jon Jon Lao (9) ~ Christmas Food
Corrinn Clevenger (12) ~ A Turtle
Heidi Elssmann ~ Lindt Chocolate
Janae Awoniyi (12) ~ A New Guitar
Amarylis Viera (12) ~ A Chihuahua Areli Merodio (9) ~ My Dad With Me Chloe Cuenca (9) ~ To Spend Christmas With My Dad
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Plaid Scarf Forever 21, $6.80
3 Handmaid bobby pins Esty.com, $8.50 Fuzzy Sock Slippers Amazon.com, $9.99
Knit Beanie Forever 21, $7.90 Wooden iPhone 4/4s Case Amazon.com, $6.99
BPA Free bottle Amazon.com, $7.40
Blue Striped Tie Amazon.com, $8.90
S eas onal
iPhone chargers, including car Amazon.com, $5.00
Bow iPhone 4/4s Case Amazon.com, $6.00
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Fall Fashion
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Extra
Pictured clothing available at Urban Outfitters Collage by Jacqueline Patzer
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Instagram Pictures
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Brian Moreno, 12 Erika Dalida, 11
Sydnie Ohm, 11
Jeff Strayhorn, 10 Tyler Pratt, 12
Erika Dalida, 11
Katie Kaatz, 12
Ryan Weber, 12
Erin Tierney, 12
Collage
Alex Nelson, 10
Heidi Nawar, 11
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BRIEFS Drug Alternative Program Loma Linda Academy has been donating cans to the Drug Alternative Program (DAP) for 20 years. Results for the can drive: Seniors-134 Juniors- 149 Sophomores- 90 Freshmen- 242
Newborns Congratulations to Mr. Sandiford, Mr. Linthicum, and Mrs. West on their new grandchildren. And congratulations to Mrs. Shoberth on her newborn.
LLA Football Tournament Football Tournament results: LLA Girls- 1st Place LLA Boys- 2nd Place
Absence of Fall Mission Trip The
North American division deemed the Mexico Mission trip as unsafe. If the fall mission trip were to take place at another location, it would be too expensive.
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Marathons Mr. Sandiford ran his first half marathon and Ms. Williams ran her second on the 35th Annual Mission Inn Half Marathon this past November 11, 2012. Ms. Williams also ran the Long Beach Half Marathon on October 7, 2012.
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Photo Credit: David Ibarra
Football Tournament
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Idea Credit:
photojojo.com
How-To: Ornament
4x6 horizontal photo, scissors, single hole punch, two paper fasteners, and string
Strips should be wide enough to have a hole punched in both ends
Tie a string to the paper fastener
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Punch a hole in both the top and the bottom of each strip
Bend the bundle. This will give the ornament its spherical shape
Bend paper fasteners back
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Cut 1/2� wide strips; about 10-11 total
Pick a photo
Your end product should look like this
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Fasten strips using the paper fastener as shown
Spread out the strips to form the sphere