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January/February 2013

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Reporters •Esther Allen• •Elle Hiatt•

•Carissa Paw• Strikes Twelve• •Jacqueline Patzer• s Resolution?• 8 •New Year’ •Shannon Rhee• 10 •Grieving a Loss• 12 •One On EveryCorner• Editor in Chief Photo Editor Alexis Marca Michele Rafuse 14 •A Birthday To Remember• 16 •Instagram• 17 •Advertisement• 18 •Nail Art• s Fashion• 19 •Men’

20 •DIY Valentines• 21 •Valentine• 22 •Briefs•

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Editorial

by

Alexis Marca

“Did you get straight A’s?”

close. After all, we lived only one

my parents, and possibly my friends,

“What’s your GPA?”

block away from each other. Two

was constantly on my conscience.

“Why can’t you be less sensitive?”

years ago, she sat down with me

That all used to be my life.

Ever since I started high school,

and told me that she was moving

I was so consumed with trying

hundreds of miles away. It took

to do what everyone told me to,

me by surprise. I was devastated.

that I completely forgot about

I built my life to please people.

I worked hard in school. I had straight A’s, took all the honors

A similar reaction came from

what I truly wanted for myself.

I know I am not the only person

classes, and prepared for college

my parents. I had made new friends

just so my parents would be proud

whom my parents disagreed with.

who lived like this. It happens all

of me, and so I could live up to

So, when I decided to live my life

the time. We feel pressured by

the standards of my friends.

in a way my parents disapproved,

our parents to do well in school,

it was a surprise to them.

pressured by our friends to try

To some people, that is not really important, but to me it was.

When things come as a shock

different things, and sometimes

When I got good grades, I often felt

to us, it often just makes matters

we even feel pressured to live our

like my parents didn’t really pay a

even worse. I was the “good child.”

lives differently than we want to.

lot of attention to me because my

I was the one who came home

brother needed much attention due

with a good report card, never

to learn in life is to love yourself.

his special needs. I would work hard

got in trouble, and did everything

For me, it was the hardest thing to

though to try to earn their attention.

they said. That was who I was.

learn. But, we cannot make decisions

As a result, I spent most of my

Because my friends and parents,

One of the most important things

about our lives and our futures if

life trying to do whatever it took

and so many other people wanted

we don’t. We need to love ourselves

for my parents to be proud of me. I

different things from me, I let it

in order to care about our lives.

loved it when my dad said that he was

consume my life. Before I knew it,

It may sound selfish, like the

blessed to have me as his daughter, or

I didn’t try as hard in school, and

wrong answer, but honestly the best

when my mom told me “good job.”

I filled my life with unnecessary

thing to do is to put yourself first.

Those were the moments I lived for.

drama. All I wanted was to do what

Take care of your own needs rather

But, then things started to

everyone wanted and make everyone

than what others say your needs are.

happy, but I was not happy.

Once I did this, I felt less pressured

change my sophomore and junior years. I no longer was able to be

Although I still wanted to

what was expected of me, and

please my parents, I also wanted

the results were not pleasant.

to please my friends. Every time I

and was able to actually think about what I wanted for my future.

It is cliché, but it is also the

did not do what somebody wanted

truth: Live your life for you,

ten-years-old, I have had my friend

from me, I felt like I was a failure.

not everybody else.

Christina by my side. We were very

Knowing that I was disappointing

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Is it okay to date your best friend’ s ex?

YES. “As long as you

NO. “Because they’re

ask your best friend and

your best friend and they

they’re okay with it.”

might still have feelings.”

-Armand Domingo (12)

-Brian Lee (11)

It Depends.

YES. “If you can get

“It depends how the

passed the awkwardness,

break up went, and if

I guess it’s fine.”

you’re still friends, and if

-Katherine Goh (12)

you’re best friend is okay with it. But usually not because of the “girl code”

YES. “Because if they are really your friend, then they will stay your friend.”

-Rebecca Michel (9) Opinion

and the “boy code.”

-Erin Tierney (12)

NO. “If it’s right after

[the breakup] of course not.

In my opinion, it’s almost like disrespecting your best friend. If you start dating that person right after, most likely, they haven’t gotten over each other.”

-John Sumilat (12)

NO. “In the movies it doesn’t go over well.

I wouldn’t do it.”

-Jonathan Thomas (11)

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Clock Strikes Twelve People all over the world eagerly anticipated the countdown to midnight and the arrival of a new year.

Community

By Jacqueline Patzer

associated the first day of a new year

money and love). If you could

with an agricultural or astronomical

say all this with all whole grapes

event. In Egypt, the flooding of the

in your mouth, then your wish

Nile meant a new year had begun.

supposedly would come true.”

In China, however, the

Other kinds of foods, like beans

new year was marked by the

and legumes, are featured in New

appearance of the second new moon

Year’s dishes worldwide. Legumes

following the winter solstice.

represented a future of wealth in

Decades later, after Julius Caesar

many European countries. In Italy,

became ruler of Rome, he officially

lentils symbolized prosperity for the

named January 1 as the first day of

coming year. Similarly, southerners

the year. By doing so, this honored

in America often ate black-eyed peas

the new year of 2013 was kicked

Janus, the Roman god of beginnings,

on New Year’s to bring good luck.

into gear. The whole world

whom January was named after.

Once the clock struck twelve,

celebrated the renewed age. Just as

On January 1, the Romans

A common custom in Spain takes place once New Year’s Day

civilizations before our time had,

offered sacrifices to Janus,

comes around. Many Spaniards

festivities were carried throughout

gave gifts to loved ones, and

wear red underwear on the first day

the night as well as the next day.

attended lavish festivities.

of the new year. This tradition is

According to history.com,

Just as Rome once did, cultures

thought to help bring love into their

celebration of the new year dates back

all around the world today begin New

lives. They also believe that wearing

some 4,000 years to ancient Babylon,

Year’s celebrations on the evening of

yellow clothing on the holiday

which is currently 45 miles south of

December 31—New Year’s Eve—

will guarantee a prosperous year.

Baghdad. The start of the new year

and continue into the next day.

began when the first new moon to

To celebrate the new coming year,

customs in other parts of the world

follow the vernal equinox appeared.

people often eat special meals and

include setting off fireworks and

snacks thought to bestow good luck.

singing songs to welcome the

In commemoration of the holiday, a religious ceremony

In Spain and several other

Some of the most common

new year. For centuries, many

was held—Akitu. The Akitu was

Spanish-speaking countries, people

English-speaking countries sing

celebrated over a course of 11

traditionally eat a dozen grapes at

the famous melody, “Auld Lang

days. During the celebrations, a

the stroke of midnight. Sergio Uribe,

Syne,” meaning “times gone by.”

new king was crowned. This was

Spanish teacher, said that in Mexico

thought to symbolize the renewal

people would “put twelve grapes

are more common on New Year’s Day

of the nation and the year.

in [their] mouth at midnight and

than any other holiday of the year.

As time passed, civilizations

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say: ‘salud, dinero y amor’ (health,

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In places, like Hawaii, fireworks

Jessica Williams, Bible teacher,

Tr adition

Photos by: Elle Hiatt

recalls her favorite memory of

given their thanks, the elders give

the fireworks in Hawaii. “As we

them money in an envelope.

with,” says Adrienne Terrado (11).

Other people enjoy spending

New Year’s Day celebrations in

time with family at home. Carmen

movies], there was a place along

Cambodia prolong over a duration

Soto, school accounting clerk, finds

the road where you could look

of seven days. In those seven

comfort in knowing she can be with

out over the town we lived in. We

days, the whole family gathers to

her sons and husband at the start

pulled over on the side of the road,

ring in the new year. Adults and

of the year. “It’s so important to

and we just watched the fireworks.

children, alike, play games, sing

have that family time. It’s the best

It was so much fun to watch all

songs, and eat special treats. It is

way to start the year,” Soto said.

[the] bright colors everywhere.”

also common for Cambodians

were driving back home [from the

Typically, people practice

Modern Asian customs usually

to wear brand-new traditional

making resolutions for the new year.

include large festivities with family.

clothing to symbolize starting

This practice was first established

Koreans often gather “early in the

anew with prosperity and wealth.

in ancient Babylon. Similar to

morning and watch the sunrise to

Since 1907, one of the most

our resolutions today, the ancient

start off the day,” as Robin Kim

adorned New Year’s events is located

Babylonians made promises to

(12) said. It is also customary for

in America’s New York City Times

start the year off anew and also to

Koreans to eat “dukguk,” a rice cake

Square. Thousands of people gather

earn the blessings of the gods.

soup as their New Year’s dish.

at the heart of New York to watch

One of the most common Korean traditions takes place among the younger generations. “As a form

For her New Year’s resolution,

the dropping of the giant crystal

Williams wants to “really live life.

ball at the stroke of midnight.

Don’t just go through life, but really

Once the New Year has begun,

live. Being intentional with that and not worrying about the small stuff.”

of respect, all the children bow

many people share a kiss with

down to the elders and [express

their significant other. “It’s just

feelings of gratitude],” Iris Lee

so adorable knowing you have

New Year has existed for centuries

(12) said. Once the children have

someone to start the new year

and continues up until this day.

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The tradition of celebrating the

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News Year’s Resolutions For many people, January marks the time to set goals for the new year.

by

Carissa paw

making New Year’s resolutions

Isaac Delote (11), we make New

originated in 153 B.C.

Year’s resolutions because “it’s a

As the New Year approached,

psychological game to motivate our

the Romans went to the statue

lives and set goals, however, some

of the Roman gods and asked for

people set the goal too high.”

forgiveness. Repenting was not

Although, if you do not make a

the only thing that they asked for.

New Year’s resolution, that doesn’t

They also requested for good luck

mean that you are not motivated.

Rather, Kristina Hall (11)

Many people create a New Year’s resolution on January 1.

said, “We can make changes

A New Year’s resolution is a goal

throughout the year, and not just

stated at the beginning of the

focus on one’s certain change.”

But, when it comes to New Year’s

year that one strives to acheive.

resolutions, it is often easier said than

It is common for people to have a New Year’s resolution. There are

done. The hardest part about having

several different kinds of New Year’s

a New Year’s resolution is to keep

resolutions. For example, Cheryl

with it. Sometimes, people lose the

Wang’s (9) New Year’s resolution is

drive they once had at the beginning

to “spend time daily with God.”

of the year. This theory is explained

While some people can have

by Alexandra Stream (12) when she

spiritual New Year’s resolutions,

said, “Once the excitement of the

others can have different New

New Year wears away, so does the

Year’s resolutions. Brian Moreno’s

enthusiasm for our resolutions.”

Although many people lose that

(12) New Year’s resolution is

in the future. This soon led to the

“to not procrastinate.”

trend people do today, which is

drive, that doesn’t mean everybody

to request among themselves the

does. There are several ways to

drive to acheive their goals.

keep working on your New Year’s

However, one of the most common New Year’s resolutions

During the New Year, in

in today’s age are related to

resolution. One thing that may help

health and life in general. Sharise

order to gain acheivement,

keep a New Year’s resolution is to

Reid’s (11) resolution is “to

people often write down things

make the goals small and reachable,

become more healthy, get better

that they want to accomplish.

rather than a large, impossible task.

grades, and to just enjoy life.”

The reasons as to why we have

Christian Tagle (12) said, “It

According to history.com,

New Year’s resolutions vary. But to

seems like people fail to prioritize

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their resolutions properly, they need

slowly increase levels of difficulty

to find motivation to make their

as he/she works out everyday.

resolution in the first place and use it to keep pushing you forward.”

One way to help keep our New Year’s resolution is to be more specific

staying true to their resolution.

Also, keeping family and friends

Reid said, “Always stay

informed by putting resolutions

motivated and remember why

on Facebook can help. After

you made that resolution.”

people post thier gradual success

However, to fulfill a New

in accomplishing a New Year’s

on what we want to accomplish.

Year’s resolution people need

Resolution, it can make them feel

For example, if a resolution is

support. It is important that

proud of their accomplishment.

to lose weight, it is vital to be

people have others to support them

consistent. If a person misses one

make their resolution work.

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day, the cycle will be easily hindered

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If people have support from

and it is possible for a person to

their friends, the friends can check

lose motivation. Therefore, one

up on them and give them moral

should make a workout plan and

support when they are having trouble

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Grieving a Loss

Real Life by

“No one told me that grief felt so like fear,” C.S. Lewis once said.

Shannon Rhee

remember not going to school that

although a lot of people did not

day, but my friends were supportive

know how to act around her, she

of the situation.” Losing a pet

did not really want people to feel

can be traumatic at any age.

pity towards her either. Although

It is difficult to know how

losing both her parents was difficult,

sensitive the person is or know

she felt comfort in the fact that

how delicate the situation is.

they were no longer in pain.

Jessica Bayer (12), who lost her

However, “Even though my

father to esophageal cancer and her

parent’s death was extremely tragic

loss. Whether it is a pet, family

mother to a drug addiction said,

for me, I knew they were in a better

member, or a close friend, losing a

“Consoling them as soon as you

place and I didn’t want people

loved one is a painful experience.

find out would be the best time,

to feel bad for me” Bayer said.

People cope in all sorts of ways,

waiting any longer and dragging

Others find comfort going

Many people have experienced

and although they never forget

“It is easier to act like your

about their loss there are ways to help those who are grieving.

It has been four years since Erin Tierney (12) lost her grandmother. She said, “Even

about their normal lives, with friends and dealing with it at

normal self, especially when

home in private. Heramil said,

they don’t even understand.”

normal self, especially when

“It is easier to act like your they don’t even understand.”

Regardless of the type of

though several years pass and it becomes bearable, you still miss

it out just makes things worse.”

How a person best wants to

the person and you constantly

loss, grieving takes time and differs by person. The steps of grieving,

think about them.” She added,

be comforted varies depending on

however are the same for everyone.

“You never forget about them.”

the person and the situation. Some

As a friend of a grieving person,

may want their friends to comfort

it is important to understand

should wait a while to say something

them and talk about their loss, while

the steps of grieving. Ultimately,

to their grieving friend, because

others may want to be distracted

passing through the major stages of

they want to wait for the person

by their friends and just hang out.

grieving helps the person gradually

Some people feel that they

Prakash Heramil (12) who

to process their loss. However,

adjust to a new chapter of life.

people never forget about their

lost his father last year from liver

There are five major steps

loss, so it is better not to wait.

cancer said, “I didn’t want people

of the grieving process: denial

Eric Guzman (12) lost his

pitying me or making excuses for

and isolation, anger, bargaining,

me just because my dad died.”

depression and acceptance. Everyone

dog from a heart attack when he was in second grade. He said, “I

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Bayer (12) understood that

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goes through these steps at one

L oss

5 Steps of Grief for Loss

point. Some people stay in certain stages longer than others. (See the steps shown on the right).

Tierney said, “In the beginning, I was angry, I didn’t know why my grandma had to die, and it was hard for me to deal with.”

So, what is the best thing to do for someone who is grieving a loss of a loved one? Bayer said, “Just be there for them, and talk to them. Try to be as normal as possible.” Acting differently could make the situation worse.

Tierney said, “Give them a

1. Denial & Isolation

“The first reaction to learning of terminal illness or death of a cherished loved one is to deny the reality of the situation.

It is a normal reaction to rationalize overwhelming emotions. It is a defense mechanism that buffers the immediate shock.”

hug, and support them with love.”

When people are in pain, they usually just need the extra support and confirmation from loved ones.

Heramil said, “Find that middle balance, don’t forget that they lost someone, but don’t avoid them just because you don’t know how to act.”

Grieving a loss is ultimately

2. Anger

“As the masking effects of denial and isolation begin to wear off, reality and pain re-emerge. [...] The anger may be aimed at inanimate objects, complete strangers, friends or family. [...] We feel guilty for being angry, and this makes them more angry.”

a very personal and emotional experience. People cope with their loss at their own pace, but the best thing to do is to support them

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and be there for them.

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3. Bargaining

“The normal for those in a vulnerable position to want to regain control– If only we had sought medical attention sooner…

If only we got a second opinion from another doctor…

If only we had tried to be a better person toward them...

Secretly, we may make a deal with God or our higher power in an attempt to postpone the inevitable. This is a weaker line of defense to protect us from the painful reality.”

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4. Depression

“Two types of depression are associated with mourning.

The first one is a reaction to practical implications relating to the loss. [...] We worry that, in our grief, we have spent less time with others that depend on us. [...] The second type of depression is more subtle and, in a sense, perhaps more private. It is our quiet preparation to separate and to bid our loved one farewell. Sometimes all we really need is a hug.”

5. Acceptance

“Reaching this stage of mourning is a gift not afforded to everyone. Death may be sudden and unexpected or we may never see beyond our anger or denial. It is not necessarily a mark of bravery to resist the inevitable and to deny ourselves the opportunity to make our peace. This phase is marked by withdrawal and calm. This is not a period of happiness and must be distinguished from depression.” source from: psychcentral.com/lib/2006/ the-5-stages-of-loss-and-grief

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One On Every Corner

Community

by

People often say that there is a Starbucks on every corner.

There is a distinct craze about

In addition to the convenience, some say that a perk of going to Starbucks is the status you carry

Every time you pay with either of

Starbucks that has captivated

those you collect a star. According

the world. Over the past 32

to starbucks.com, you become a

years it has grown from a single

Green Member after collecting

coffee bean store to a worldwide

five stars, and after collecting 30

coffee house phenomenon.

you become a Gold Member.

It is hard to believe that such a

Becoming a member gives

colossal company could have started

labeled cup. Josephine Simorangkir (12) said, “It’s the label. It’s kind of like how American Eagle, Hollister, and Abercrombie were.

Just because you had it, everyone thought you were cool.”

With this in mind, the company three friends pulled together an

Washington. Now there are more

idea and turned it into a reality.

than 17,000 stores worldwide.

They originally wanted to

With the accessibility of

have a shop to sell coffee beans,

Starbucks, there is a certain

but little did they know that their

convenience. The mega coffee

company would grow into an

shop chain is considered by many

international coffee house franchise.

to be the epitome of delicious

According to globalassets.

convenience. One simply has to

starbucks.com, the name

walk in, place an order, and presto!

Starbucks comes from a character

You have a tasty drink at hand.

in the classic novel, Moby

Bettesue Contanzo, history

designboom.com

teacher, said that “they have a marketing plan that makes getting

you advantages such as free refills

special coffee drinks convenient.

on coffee and tea, as well as free

Their stores are also set up for

drinks every once in awhile.

Jonathan Mamora (12), an

comfortable meeting places.”

avid Starbuck’s Gold Member, said,

Starbucks also offer deals to the elite Green and Gold

“I love coffee. Most of the time I

Members. To become one of these

don’t have the time to make my

members, you simply have to

own coffee, and so the nice thing

register a Starbucks card online,

is I can just head over to Starbucks

or use the Starbucks mobile app.

and grab something to drink.”

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in your hand with that iconically

initially started off in 1971 when

out as only a single cafe in Seattle,

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Dick, by Herman Melville.

Starbucks made some advances when Howard Schultz joined the team. According to globalassets. starbucks.com, he brought in ideas he got from espresso bars while traveling in Italy. These ideas led the company to grow into the coffeehouse concept it is today.

Even though coffee is generally looked down upon in the Adventist

C o m munity

community, Starbucks seems to have captivated several students and faculty at Loma Linda Academy.

Constanzo and Jason Calvert, Campus Ministries Pastor, are two faculty members who are often seen walking around campus with a Starbucks drink in hand.

Calvert said, “Ellen White warns against drinking coffee and tea, because there is caffeine. She viewed it as equal to a drug. The whole thought is that we shouldn’t put anything into our bodies that would cloud our mind.

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It could get in the way of God speaking to us.” However, in response to caffeine being a drug he said, “It’s true.

My argument back would be, well, so is Tylenol.”

When asked why he likes Starbucks, Calvert

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said, “Taste! For me, it’s all about the full, smooth,

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balanced taste of the brew and recipe.” His favorite drink “depends on a plethora of variables: weather,

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time of day, mood, and season,” however, “the regular would be a Caramel Macchiato.”

Chloe Lown (10) who says, “Starbucks is amazing!” loved the holiday drinks. She

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said, “My favorite is the peppermint mocha, [but] I usually get a skinny vanilla latte.”

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A Birthday To Remember

Community

By Esther Allen

Alondra Martinez turned 12 on 12/12/12 at 2:12, at the birthday party she had been anticipating since the beginning of 2012.

Blue, silver, and white filled the Heritage room at Loma Linda Academy (LLA) for her birthday party. Her family, church family, classmates, teachers, and the administration all joined her in celebration.

The room was covered with pink and purple balloons, as well as Dallas Cowboys a and Justin Bieber balloons.

A ten foot banner of encouragement,

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made by her fifth grade classmates

able to do stuff when I was younger,

was displayed on the back wall. John

but in the end I would say it was

Mayer and Selena Gomez songs

better, because I really can’t imagine

played in the background. A simple,

a place without her,” A.Martinez’

yet extravagant setting displayed

brother David said. “I was actually

everything A. Martinez loves.

glad, because with her I was able

A. Martinez discovered that her twelfth birthday would be a

to enjoy a whole bunch of stuff.”

“I, for one, could not

golden birthday after her last heart

go through what shes went

surgery in April. Struggling from

through,” said D. Martinez.

Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) as well as

Hearing about A. Martinez’

other complications since she was

battle with TOF, many of us

two, A. Martinez has outlived her

might think this similarly. From

life expectancy by over ten years.

comas, to four heart surgeries,

TOF is a complex congenital heart

A. Martinez has overcome what

defect that changes the normal

many of us would deem as a never

flow of blood through the heart.

ending and exhausting ordeal, but

Although this condition can be

through it all, she stayed strong.

an obvious setback, her teacher,

Martinez’s pastor said “I

friends and family all agree that she

was impressed by her courage

does not allow it to be a setback.

and love for Jesus.”

“Since she was born, my mother

The community pitched in

explained to me her condition

when they heard A. Martinez’ story.

and what she was able to do and

Classmates’ parents volunteered

wasn’t. So I already knew about her

and helped create the birthday

problems. You could say I wasn’t

party at school. Along the side

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St u d e nt

Lif e

As the blue wrapping paper

wall was a buffet of pasta and salad

overwhelmed by all the attention

donated from The Old Spaghetti

at times, but Gillespie would whisk

peeled away on that final gift, it was

Factory. Another wall included

her away to ease the attention off

soon discovered that not only did

a cowboy decorated ice-cream

of A. Martinez. Gillespie said, “She

A. Martinez get a Dallas Cowboy’s

cake and cupcakes donated from

is really fun. She is really nice, and

helmet and jersey, but it was also

Michelle’s Bakery in Redlands.

she’s just my friend.” Gillespie

hand signed by the whole team with

Crowds of kids gathered to watch

also added she admires how A.

a personal note for A. Martinez.

their classmates try on props in the

Martinez is always willing to help.

and provided by Lifes in Proofs.

Students from the high school

To end the two hour party, table that was full of presents from classmates, parents, teachers, and

in by decorating gift boxes for

administrators. A surprise was hidden

the fifth graders, which contained

under the table, which was left for

candy, games, erasers, and stickers.

last. Unwrapping an average size gift, Martinez wondered what it could

close friend, Hannah Gillespie,

be considering her gifts ranged from

was by her side. A. Martinez was

crafts to an anonymously gifted iPad.

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A. Matinez sat down next to a

Christian Missions class also pitched

Throughout the afternoon her

for this strong twelve-year-old.

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photo booth, which was also donated

It was a true birthday celebration

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SAVE THE DATES for our fabulous February events!

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DIY Photo Heart Decoration

Designed and created by Michele Rafuse

You will need two horizontal photos and a pair of scissors

Cut out a half of a heart starting at the fold

Cut strips starting at the fold, but stop before you cut all the way through

Reverse the order Pull out and fold back every other strip on the second heart Your heart should look like this on one side

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Fold in half

Take the hearts apart

Place the two hearts back to back and fit together The other side should look like this

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Valentine’s Day For Her

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Places to Go

For Him

Venice Beach

Museum

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Koala Bear Earphone Cap $4.50 Etsy.com Studio Happy Bird

Farrell’s

Sea World Bearded Hat $4

Hot Air Balloon Necklace

Etsy.com Jan Spirlk

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Victoria Gardens Leather Moustache Keychain Rose Scented Soap $4.00 Etsy.com Kasey Hachler

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Loma Linda Academy will be hosting a weekly open house each Monday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. starting on January 28, 2013. Students are encouraged to invite family and friends who do not attend Loma Linda Academy to take a tour of the campus.

Family Volunteer Night

Loma Linda Academy will be hosting a family volunteer night on February 23 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the high school gym. They are collecting donations until the day of the event in the elementary classrooms, junior high office, and high school CMC.

Correction Bonnie Schoberth’ s grandson Andy Kelakulike Jr. Perunula Asuncion was born on Oct. 22, 2012. Andy’ s parents are Taya & Jay Asuncion.

Congratulations to the second semester S.A. officers!

Treasurer: Elias Saade President: Leisa Ong Vice-President: Beau Young Secretary: Victoria Hiatt P.R. Secretary: Harold Dien Parliamentarian: Iris Lee Resource Manager: Religious Vice-President: Katie Kaatz Kurt Dritlein Technical Coordinator: Social Vice-President: Jonathan Imperio Joe Rees Statistician: Media Secretary: Phillip Nichols Hayley Perry Activities Coordinator: Michael Siahaan

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