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by Alexis Marca

Sponsor Danelle Taylor Johnston

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Publisher Robert Skoretz

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by Jess Bayer

10 Talent Show 11 Jr/Sr Banquet 12 Band Tour

30 Boston

by Jess Bayer

Forgiveness

31 Fitbit Flex

by Shannon Rhee

20 Working for the

by Brian Fernandez

32 Drill Competition

Future

by Brian Moreno

22 Origami Turtle

13 Choir Tour 14

18 The Power of

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by Brian Moreno

Student Submissions

24 Learning the Ropes 35 Student Art

Academic Epidemic

by Jess Bayer

26 Facebook Home

36 Instagram

16 Relationships

27 Cartoon

37 Senior Dedication

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38 Briefs

by Brian Moreno

Advice

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Photo Editor

by Brian Fernandez

•Jess Bayer•

Editor in Chief Alexis Marca

•Brian Moreno• •Shannon Rhee•

Video Editor

Armand Domingo

All uncredited pictures taken by Michele Rafuse

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Saying Goodbye

Editorial

by

Alexis Marca

After ten years at Loma

who I am. It was my constant support

High school has been a

Linda Academy (LLA) and four

throughout every year of high school.

mixture of feelings. Just as soon

years on the Mirror staff, it is

It was my past and present, and the

as it started, it is now ending.

time for me to say goodbye.

memories will be used for my future.

I always heard people tell

I will never forget my times on the

me cliches such as “High school

on the Mirror staff for four years, my

Mirror staff. I will also never forget

will be the best years of your

time is up. As a matter of fact, I still

these ten years I’ve spent at LLA.

life!” or “High school will be a

It seems surreal that after being

remember my freshman year when I

I still remember my first year at

first joined the Mirror staff. It was a

LLA. It was pretty scary. I had come

completely new experience for me.

from a smaller school where I was

completely new experience.” For me, it is probably a bit of both.

But, if I were to define

friends with everybody. Then, coming

high school, I would do so

walking into a small room filled with

to school at LLA in the third grade,

with one word: change.

upperclassmen I didn’t know wasn’t

I was in a much bigger school where

A lot of things have changed

the most ideal situation for me.

everybody already had their friends.

since I took my first steps on this

Being the shy, little girl I was,

However, that was how it all started.

I remember thinking that I was

high school campus. There used to

never going to fit in. All I could

be a small field by the lunch tables

find it silly that I was so terrified.

think about was how different

with the cheer building next to it.

That year, I started out as the quiet,

LLA was from my previous school.

There used to be that walk through

insecure reporter who was so inspired

However, once I stopped thinking

Franz Hall every morning to get to

by the editor; four years later, it’s my

about that, I gave LLA a chance.

class, or the help we’d get from Ms.

Now, as I look back on it, I

turn to be the editor. It’s amazing

I can honestly say that this school

Tanner once we entered those glass

how one can start something and be

changed my life. Before I came here,

doors. There was the experience of

so nervous about it, and then a few

all I knew about God were the faint

taking Earth science with Ms. Cooper

years later is the one who is in charge.

memories of Sabbath school when I

and thinking that it was the hardest

Being on the Mirror staff is

was three-years-old. But at LLA there

class ever, besides Honors Algebra

one of the best experiences I’ve had

were chapels and worships and it was

II with Ms. Bradley, of course.

at LLA. It taught me that putting

an entirely new experience for me.

LLA gave me a glimpse of

yourself out there isn’t always a

A lot of things have changed in the past four years. Just as well,

bad thing. It taught me that there

who God is, and because of my

so have a lot of relationships.

are so many different forms of

experience here, God will always

Throughout high school, I’m sure

writing I have yet to learn. Most

be a part of my life. While I’ve had

I’m not the only senior who has

importantly, being on the Mirror

some great experiences and lessons

lost some old friends and made

staff has taught me to work hard.

from this school, I’ve also faced a

some new ones. In fact, I’m sure

lot of challenges, like high school.

that all of us are friends with at

Being on the Mirror is a part of

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least one person we never imagined

it is time for the seniors to start a

you want to do. Let nothing stop

we’d ever be friends with.

new chapter in their lives and make

you from achieving your dreams.

And now, after four years at LLA

room for the freshmen class of 2017.

high school, it’s time to say goodbye.

Despite the challenges, LLA has

To us all, may our experiences here never be forgotten. May

It’s a little strange after being at a

been good to me. And after many

the friendships we made never

school for so long. It’s almost as if this

of us have been here for so long, it

be forgotten. May the classes we

school is a home. After all, many of us

has become a part of who we are.

took give us the skill to go far in

have been going here for years. We’ve

life. May the spiritual lessons we

As for the those who aren’t

learned never leave our hearts.

been in classes with the same people

seniors, enjoy your next year or

since elementary school. And now,

more in high school. There are so

we’re all going to different places.

many wonderful opportunities, so

may we not forget who

Many of us will probably

try to embrace as many as you can.

we are, class of 2013.

never see each other again.

Except maybe for reunions.

Goodbyes are inevitable. Now,

For the seniors, I hope that you all strive to go where you want to go,

Most importantly seniors,

Goodbye LLA. Goodbye Mirror.

It’s been a great ten and four years.

be who you want to be, and do what

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Class Thoughts: Freshmen/Sophomore Freshmen: What do you think of high school so far?

“It’s fun, better than Jr. High,

“You learn a lot more.”

and its easier to make friends.”

-Dylan Lane

“You experience and interact with people more. All the teachers are nice and will always help you.”

- Christian Terrado

-Alyssa Cosejo

"I think high school so far is wonderful!

“I like high school a lot better

It's so much fun and you get to meet

than junior high because you

new people as you acquire more

can be more involved in a lot of

knowledge that is needed in the

school events and sports. Also,

future, while becoming more closer

you can build friendships with

to God. High school so far has been

upperclassmen and tag along

a blessed experience for me."

with them for food and fun.”

-Marci Amurao

-Corinne Atiga

“The environment is very friendly.

There are so many more extra curricular activities to do.”

-David Siahaan

Sophomores: What do you look forward to most of being an upperclassman?

“As an upperclassman, I

“What I look forward to the most

“I think by being an upperclassman,

about being an upperclassman is

we would get more attention and

look forward to having the

getting to be one of those people the

expect a lot of fun times like Havasu,

opportunity to drive to school

lower-classmen can look up to.”

Junior/Senior banquet, etc.

and have different varieties

-Amber Quijano

-Joy Wilson

of classes to choose from.”

-Adam Tsegga

“I look forward to getting closer to going to college and being afforded more freedom and opportunities to branch out, meet new people, and learn the skills I will need to build a future for myself.”

-Annie Golay

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“I look forward to the new challenges that will come next year, to better myself and [compete]

“Getting to know more

with others. New friends will come

people, new classes, new

with a new year. Other students

activities, and DRIVING!”

will respect and look up to me.”

-Koby Bench

-Miguel Ruiz

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Class Thoughts: Junior/Senior Juniors: What advice do you have for the underclassmen?

Keep up on work

Do your homework.

and don’t fall behind.

-David Maier

doing homework.

-Akash Patel

go to Bible Camp.

-Kyle Blair

-Brittany Bergey

Don’t procrastinate about

Study hard and

Have fun.

-Kristen Kim

Don’t take honors

Don’t let school stress get

classes, and don’t

you down. Enjoy your year.

overstress yourself.

-Sydney Ohm

-Beau Young

Seniors: What will you miss most about high school at LLA? “I’m going to miss my

“The people I’ve been going to

“Representing my school

friends.” - Caitlin Terukina

school with since elementary.”

through athletics.”

- Katie Kaatz

- Dakota Jordan

“I really like the smallness of this school, that everyone knows each other, so it’s like a small knit community. And just seeing my friends everyday, it’s going to be a really big change next year when I go to college.”

-Jacqueline Patzer

“Definitely friends and all the people who made

“All the friendships I’ve made since

me a better person and

kindergarten. It’ll be a big change.”

helped me so much.”

- Erin Tierney

-Alexandra Stream

“Probably just being with my friends “Friendships I’ve made and

everyday. Once we’re separated in

teachers that taught me so

college, I’m going to miss all the times

well.” -Alec Guicilitar

we got to be together.” - Tori Siagian

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Masai Mara, Kenya

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Adventures in the Mara

Community by

“big five” which are lions, cape

On March 17, a group of 33 LLA students and 3 faculty members journeyed to Kenya, Africa.

After two flights and an all

Jess Bayer

buffalo, elephants, leopards and black rhinoceros. Some of the other animals they saw were cheetahs, hippos, alligators, ostriches, zebras,

touched me, because you could just

giraffes, warthogs, and hyenas.

“The drivers went where you can

night drive, the group arrived at

tell that they were so happy to be

a camp in the Masai Mara.

with you. … They would always try

best see the wildlife and they stoped

and touch you and want to be noticed

so you can stand up and stick your

and there were always animals

and loved,” Nicole Handysides (12)

head out and see all the animals and

walking around,” Lauren Barlow

said of the experience. She said that

take pictures. It was really cool to see

(11) recalls. “The huts we stayed

it was a huge culture shock for her.

all the animals so close,” Roberts said.

“The camp was so beautiful,

in were small, comfy tents made of

Alec Gucilatar (12) also had a

Handysides said that many

canvas with a straw roof. There were

touching experience with the kids.

students came back with a

two beds in each tent, and a light.”

He said, “One of my best friends that

different view on their lives and

I made over there, whenever he saw

realized that there are many

was to build a new boys dorm.

me he would grab my hand and say,

things they take for granted.

The boys who live in the village

‘I thank you you’re here.’ We would

had been sleeping on their school’s

sit together during church and he

impacted by the simplicity of the

hard floor. The LLA students built

would explain to me what was going

locals’ lives. “They don’t really have

the whole dormitory from scratch,

on in some services. I just really

anything. The balls they play with are

along with bathrooms. An additional

liked having that kind of friend.”

just paper wrapped in rubber bands.”

The main objective of this trip

project the students took part in

Andrew Mahinay (12) was

He also said that they are perfectly

The students also did some

was building a roof. The roof of

sightseeing on the trip. Two days

content with living like that. “We

the clinical building in the village

were spent on a safari. They were

here in America, we really take for

needed to be fixed. Students also

taken about 15 minutes from camp

granted what we have. It was amazing

helped out at the various medical

to a game park. Miranda Roberts

to see how happy they are with what

clinics, along with bringing items

(11) said, “The drivers of the cars

little they have. My perspective

to donate to the children in the

were basically our tour guides.

on my life has been changed. This

village such as clothes, shoes, school

They are really knowledgeable

trip really opened my eyes.”

supplies and sports equipment.

about the wildlife so they can tell

When asked what experience really spoke to them, most students said it was interacting with the kids.

“Being with the kids really

M i ssion

Trip

you about the animals and are really good at finding them.”

On the first day of safari the group saw what is known as the

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Talent Show

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Junior/Senior Banquet Electra Cruises Eternity Yacht at Newport Beach

C o llage

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Band Tour

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The temperature rising, days growing longer and students growing restless are all signs of spring wrapping up to make room for summer. Summer is also the host of a highly contagious and terrifying “disease” — Senioritis.

What exactly is senioritis?

and draining and I feel like I need

According to the online Merriam-

a long rest.” However, she doesn’t

Webster dictionary, senioritis is,

think it hurts her because it causes

“an ebbing of motivation and effort

her to, “try and finish strong.”

by school seniors as evidenced by

In contrast, Douglas Mejia

by

Brian Moreno

Photo by Brian Moreno

Academic Epidemic

Real Life

been some cases of it being seen earlier, as seen in the case of Victoria

tardiness, absences, and lower grades.”

(11) said he doesn’t feel summeritis

Siagian, (12). Siagian said, “It hit

Or, in common terms, high school

because, “my summer is as packed

right before [the] Havasu [trip].”

seniors do not want to do anymore

as my school year.” These students

This senior trip took place earlier

schoolwork or even go to school at all.

however are the minority, with the

this school year, from September 16

However, not only seniors are

majority being negatively affected.

to 19. Siagian also said, “I didn’t

afflicted by this “disease.” A more

Sarah Henderson, English

know how bad it was going to be.”

general title for “senioritis” could be

teacher, said, “I see it affect about

“summeritis.” Nick Gonzaga (10)

seventy-five percent of the students

dominant part of her life, “I’m not

said he’s looking forward to summer.

I teach.” She also said, “It affects

trying to fight it, I’m just going to let

However, he is avoiding summeritis

people at different times of the year

it run its course.” This is why this

by focusing on what he needs to

with the common times being third

ailment is so potent, even those that

get done before summer. “I’m not

quarter and April.” Henderson

are affected do not want to be cured.

trying to fight it, but I’m trying

herself said that she too feels a need

to let it help me,” Gonzaga said.

for summer. To survive senioritis,

way right now and it seems like

specifically, she provides this advice,

an impassable obstacle to most.

is feeling “summeritis” because,“I

“Stay focused on your goal. You

However, there are ways to combat

feel like I actually have to try now

don’t want to throw away what

this seemingly lethal sickness, which

[compared to junior high].” The

you’ve worked on for four years.”

can be found on the following page.

Victoria Ico (9) said that she too

reason she is feeling this, she said, is because, “the school year is so tiring

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Though senioritis has become a

Many students are feeling this

Though it is commonly seen in the later parts of the year, there have

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Se nior itis

Tips

&

Tricks

Senioritis:

Both:

Summeritis:

Students should remember, though they’ve been accepted to a college, that college can rebuke that acceptance from signs of slacking during the year.

Students should do their best to balance the various sides of high school.

Try not to just focus on studying with no social interactions or vice versa.

Colleges get midyear and end year grade reports, and expect that the grades they get remain consistent. So, keep working until the end.

Keep going, there’s not that much time left so just push on towards the end.

The habits that students form now will follow them to the end of their school career, meaning if they start slacking now, they’ll most likely be slacking in college, too.

Students should sort out their priorities. Though the prospect of summer may seem more important than school, if a class is failed, it’ll have to be taken during the summer.

Word Search Puzzle made at www.puzzle-maker.com

Determination Failing Grades Graduation Procrastination Senioritis Summeritis

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Relationships

Extra

The Mirror staff asked opinion on these frequently asked questions about relationships in an anonymous survey on llamirror.org.

Do you think high school students should be allowed to date?

Do you think long distance relationships are worth it?

·It depends on if you are mature enough. ·Yes, but not too serious. High school is a time to have fun; after high school is when you make the serious decisions.

·If the relationship is mature, then yes. ·It depends on the situation, but in most cases long distance causes too many problems to eventually work out.

Do you think it is possible to still be friends with an ex?

How much PDA (Public Display of Affection) is too much?

·Not right away. But eventually, yes. ·Yes, if you were good friends before the relationship.

·When it gets awkward for those around you. ·If you wouldn’ t do it in front of your parents, don’ t do it in public.

When in a relationship, is it okay to hang out with the opposite sex?

What do you do if your parents don’t like your boyfriend/ girlfriend?

·Not alone, and not at all if it’ s their ex, unless the ex is your friend too. ·As long as there is no past “history” with that person.

·Show your parents their positive qualities. ·Discover the reason, then decide if you should break up with them.

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Advice: Understanding Girls

Extra

Why aren’ t girls straightforward?

“We like to keep our feelings bottled inside.”

-Jacqueline Patzer (12)

How do girls make decisions?

“We ask other people’ s opinions. We weigh out our options and eventually make the decision that will make us happy.”

-Andrea Abdul-Karim (11)

Why can’ t girls wear the same dress?

“I don’t think there is a reason to be upset with someone because they have the same dress. Honestly, it means that they both have good taste. For a guy, if he makes a comment on a different girl’ s dress and the girl you brought has the same dress, that’ s a problem.

Because that means that you are thinking about her, and you are supposed to be with the girl that’s beside you.”

-Moriah Perkins (9)

Why do girls’emotions and moods change so quickly?

“Girls take things a little more personally. They are a little more unforgiving, and it just carries out throughout the day.”

-Katherine Goh (12) Advice

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The Power of Forgiveness

Real Life

Shannon Rhee

C.S. Lewis once said, “Everyone thinks forgiveness is a lovely idea until he has something to forgive.”

Most people have been forgiven,

or has had to forgive someone.

Whether or not the issue at hand was small or significant, people know what it feels like to have to forgive someone.

As Lewis said, the idea of forgiving someone is appealing, but when the person is wronged, it becomes harder to accept the idea of forgiveness.

Whether or not people actually forgive the person that hurt them, people are faced with the universal concept of forgiveness. will get hurt, betrayed, or wronged at one point in their life.

As Iris Lee (12) said, “I remember that each time I felt that it was the other person's fault.” It is easy to feel as though the other person was automatically at fault.

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seem like a huge deal, to the person

person and see the situation from

being wronged, it could feel like

their perspective if the person refuses

their world is turned upside down.

to admit that they were wrong,

Alexandra Stream (12)

If the problem is not solved

remembers a time when she

right away, it could be easier to

felt like she was wronged.

hold a grudge for a long time.

“Someone came into my room

However, it is important

and spilled makeup all over my

to remember that holding a

carpet and partially on an outfit I

grudge can be more damaging

had laid out to wear. I understood

than just forgiving them.

accidents happen, but I felt wronged

The reality is that everyone

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Even if the situation might not

Stream said, “I usually

because she completely abandoned

have trouble holding onto it

the mess and didn't apologize or

because in the long run it just

offer to help me clean it up.”

doesn't seem worth it.”

Maybe the reason people have

Reo Ong (10) talked about

a difficult time forgiving someone is

a time where he had to forgive

not because of what they actually did,

someone but was not able to because

but because the person who wronged

it was not directly his problem.

them, did not feel sorry at all.

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Ong said that when he was little,

Fo rg i ve ne ss

Some people can be toxic and it

one of his friends stole his playing

the situation into perspective

cards during recess. Unfortunately,

and ask yourself, if it is even

might be better to move on instead

the cards did not belong to him,

worth it to hold a grudge.

of dwelling on on the situation.

but to his older brother.

Candace Yaminishi (12) who

Lee said that if it difficult

has been wronged by someone

to forgive the person, forgetting

the person because his older brother

close to her said that she has

what the person did can also

kept on reminding him about it.

held a grudge for up to a year.

be a form of forgiveness.

It was difficult for him to forgive

“It was hard for me to forgive the person because it wasn’t just my issue, but my brother’s problem as well.”

Overtime Yaminishi realized that it did not seem worth it anymore.

“I realized that everyone deserves

“You will grow from forgiving that person and you will be able to take the better from the situation rather than keeping negative energy inside of yourself.”

“More than forgiving that person though, I think I just forget about what they did. To me, it's not worth pondering over and holding a grudge.”

Although, forgiveness is a concept that is very difficult to put into action. People are bound to wrong those around them, it's part of human nature.

Yaminishi adds, “You will grow

a second chance and that there's no

from forgiving that person and you

situation behind him not because

point in holding grudges, because

will be able to take the better from

he did not want to forgive the

I'm only holding myself back from

the situation rather than keeping

person, but because it was difficult

letting myself grow and move on.”

negative energy inside of yourself.”

for his older brother to understand

Even though it might seem

He had trouble putting the

how his cards were stolen.

Ong said, “It becomes a seperate issue of forgiveness when multiple people are involved.”

Sometimes even though we

Ultimately, remembering that

impossible to forgive the person

we benefit from forgiveness the most

in that moment, forgiving them

is crucial to being able to forgive

is vital to growing as a person.

those who have wronged us.

Holding a grudge and not being able to let things go can

want to forgive the person and let

have harmful effects to one’s

it go, the situation may be out of

emotional and mental wellbeing.

the person’s control. There may

People often do not realize that

simply be nothing the person can

just because you forgive them, it

do except let time takes it’s course.

does not mean you need to continue

It is important to put

F o rgiveness

to keep them close to your heart.

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Community

Working for the Future by

As this year comes to a close, thoughts of summer come to mind: thoughts of trips to the beach, hanging out with friends, or simply not doing anything.

However, though these thoughts float around almost everyone’s mind,

summer, but nothing full time.

Working during the summer,

Brian Moreno

tips for teens looking for work.

The first tip is to “start looking now...employers are already thinking about their upcoming summer staffing issues.” Showing initiative and asking about work early on will both make an individual easier to remember and show that he/she is responsible.

Another important tip is

there are some that are thinking of

though there are part time jobs,

doing more during their summer

is often a full time commitment

to, “be professional...make sure

break. Working during the summer is

that requires a lot of responsibility.

that everything you include in

a great way to both gain experience in

Reuben Cortina, (12) worked as

your job application is spelled

a field and to have a source of income.

a maintenance worker during last

correctly and is free of grammatical

One can also put this job on both

summer. “I worked 8 hours every

errors.” One could turn in their

their resume and college applications,

weekday for the majority of the

application to a job as early as

which shows signs of the student

summer,” said Cortina. He also said,

they wished, but if it has mistakes,

being responsible and well rounded.

“though it was hard, it was worth it.”

it becomes less appealing.

Amber Quijano, (10) said that

This summer, Cortina is again looking

A final tip is to, “know where to

she is going to look for a job for the

for work. “I’m looking for a job to

look...these places are still open to

summer because, “I need money for a

help pay for college,” Cortina said.

hiring teens: fast-food restaurants; movie theaters; merchandising

trip to Europe next summer.” She said

Laura T. Coffey, a writer and

that she has worked during the school

editor for NBC’s Today.com, said

companies that stock shelves for

year before, as a teacher’s assistant.

in an article on the site, that nearly

retailers and healthcare facilities.”

However she has not worked during

half of hourly hiring managers won’t

the summer, because she’s “scared to

be looking for summer workers this

and scary prospect to find a job.

go out and ask people for work.”

year. Due to the smaller number of

However, with the right tools and

available jobs, the competition for

state of mind, finding a job for the

during the summer. Jonathan

jobs is expected to be fierce. But,

summer can be done. Getting a job

Thomas, (11) said that he will not

there are some ways to put one

for the summer can provide beneficial

be looking for work this summer

ahead of the competition. Coffey

work experience, look good on a

because, “I have no time as of right

interviewed Shawn Boyer, chief

resume and provide an income.

now.” He also says that he might

executive officer of SnagAJob.

work some small jobs during the

com and provided Coffey with

Not everyone is able to work

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Origami Turtle

Extra

Photography, Directions and Design by Brian Moreno

1) Begin with the colored side of the

2) Fold the paper

3) Fold the paper vertically

paper on the back (in this case both

diagonally both ways

and horizontally in half

4) Now fold the edges of the

5) Fold the corners of the paper

6) Unfold the flaps and fold the

paper to the middle as shown

to the middle as shown

edges to the middle as shown

sides of the paper are the same)

7) Unfold last step. Using

8) ...Squish it flat and...

the last two pre-folds,

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tip to the line marked in step 9’s picture

open the pocket and...

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11) Fold down on the line

12) Unfold the last two steps

13) Turn over. Fold in

marked in step 10’s picture

and repeat them on the other

half horizontally as shown

side. Refold to match picture

in the next picture

14) Fold the corners to the

15) Fold back up and repeat on

16) Turn over and fold the

bottom of the triangle in step 12

the bottom half of the rectangle

side corners to the middle of the diamond. Turn over to match the picture

17) Turn over. Fold open the

18) Open the top flaps more.

19) Turn over to get your

flaps as shown in the picture

Fold the top triangle down, then

completed Turtle

back up about 1/3 of the way

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Learning the Ropes

Profile by

Jess Bayer

Students at LLA have many

simply trapeze strung together.

trapeze. Some girl wasn’t belted in

amazing talents, but Raegan Ramirez’

Spanish web is one of the most

correctly, and she let go to do her last

(9) is definitely one of the most

advanced aerial classes available in the

trick where you let go and someone

unique. She has been a member of the

circus, and it involves doing tricks

catches you, but her spotting line

YMCA Youth Circus for four years.

while attached to a hanging rope.

wasn’t connected and she went

The Circus takes place every May for the first three weekends of the month

Activities like these always come with a risk of injuries. Ramirez said

straight into the wall,” Ramirez said.

“It was like a bug on a windshield.

She just splat onto the wall and

at the Redlands Family YMCA. Ramirez’ teacher in first, second

fell to the ground. She broke both

and third grade was in a circus, so as

arms, both legs and a couple ribs.”

Even though she really enjoys

a young girl, she would go to many of the performances. When she was

being a part of the circus, there are

in fifth grade, she discovered that she

still challenges. “Keeping up your

could be a part of the circus too.

strength [is a challenge] and not

She started taking classes and

feeling down when people tell you

advanced so quickly that she was

‘you are doing it wrong,’” Ramirez

soon a part of the circus and was

said. “You will hear ‘you are doing

even teaching highwire classes

this wrong’ or ‘you don’t look good

herself. She said that she loves

up there’ ... until show. They are

being part of the circus, so she

just trying to make you better, they

hopes to have a future in circus

aren’t trying to put you down or

performing, possibly in Las Vegas.

make you feel not good enough. But sometimes it feels really negative,

For the first three years, Ramirez

so you have to stay positive.”

did the high wire. A highwire is a

Ultimately, the experience is very

tightwire that is up higher. According to Wikipedia, it is considered a

rewarding for Ramirez. “I really like

highwire when it is at least twenty

being a part of the community there...

feet in the air. Her first year, she

that she has been fortunate enough

The majority of the kids in the circus

went from being in the beginning

to only have sustained minor injuries

are 12-18... So almost all my friends

highwire class to the advanced

such as rope burns and bruises.

are there,” she said. “Also, seeing the

class in two weeks, and in her

Thankfully she has never broken

shows, the final results of all your

second year she became a trainer.

any bones. However, she shared a

hard work is very rewarding. Getting

rather unsettling story told to her by

out there and hearing everyone

unicycle, multiple trapeze, and

the circus director. “We would have

clapping and cheering for you is

spanish web. Multiple trapeze is

something called swinging single

one of the best feelings ever.”

She is also in intermediate

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Ramirez doing a routine on the spanish web.

Another routine on the spanish web.

Ramirez and other performers doing a routine on unicycles.

Talent

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Facebook Home Normal notifications that a

Facebook has just recently

Tech by

Brian Fernandez

To navigate around Facebook

announced a new piece of software

regular Facebook user receives, are

Home, a Chat Head that contains

exclusively for Android devices

now in the form of a small card.

the users profile photo will be

According to the reviewers,

called Facebook Home.

at the bottom of the screen. It is

this feature uses an algorithm to

through this Chat Head that a user

Android’s app store, on April 12,

determine which notifications

can access the other apps that they

2013 for the smartphones, HTC One

are most important to the user.

have installed onto the phone.

It was released on Google Play,

X, HTC One X+, Samsung Galaxy

The cards appear as pop

S III, and Samsung Galaxy Note II.

ups and can be swiped away.

Facebook Home provides convenience and ease when it comes

While both Home and the

to spending time on the social

Facebook app are free, they are

network. It will most certainly

different in that Home is a more

cut down on the amount of time

engaging way to experience

that people spend on Facebook.

While Facebook Home is

Facebook on a phone.

intuitive, it might not be ideal in

Home replaces the users home screen with its many

a world where many people have

features, which include Cover

different accounts on numerous

Feed, a picture based news feed

http://tinyurl.com/bmejc2f

social networks. Despite being

The reviewers have said that

able to go into different applications,

form of digital pop-up cards, and

the most prominent feature in

Home forces Facebook onto the user.

Chat Heads, which are bubbles

Facebook Home is Chat Heads.

If Facebook makes ties with other

of your friends, notifications in the

This feature incorporates ongoing

that hover around the screen for convenient access to IM and SMS.

IM chats from a user’s Facebook account along with text messages that

TechCrunch and Engadget gave positive reviews on Facebook home before its initial release.

social networks, then Home will likely be a huge hit with many people.

In terms of social networking,

the user receives on their phone.

Facebook has taken a big step from

These chat heads will follow

many of its counterparts. Facebook

the user wherever they go on their

has, in a way, fully integrated

Feed provides Android users with

Android device, whether it be

a social network into a mobile

a new and immersive experience

playing a game or viewing a photo.

device. No other social network

into Facebook posts that contain

The user can get rid of these

Both tech sites say that Cover

photos that are in their news feed.

Chat Heads by just throwing

has been able to achieve this.

Home has taken advantage of the

them down to the bottom of the

trend that is beginning to emerge,

feed along with the post attached to

screen. It is a convenient way to

in that users are now leaning toward

the photo, are blown up to full screen

reply to friends without leaving

smartphones for their daily lives.

in order to be put into cover feed.

the app the user is currently in.

Any photo that is in a user’s news

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Cartoon

Car toon

Extra by

Johnny Young and Andrew Dang

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Freshmen Campout

photography by Jordan Quijano

Sophomore Campout

photography by Danelle Taylor Johnston

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Junior Campout

photography by Ericka Dalida, Lauren Barlow (?), and Mark Holm

Senior Campout

photography by Leisa Ong and Heather Grable

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Student at Boston Marathon

Community by

by the location where the first

On April 15, two bombs

Jess Bayer

The next day, they had to walk

exploded near the finish line of the

bomb went off. However, when

a couple blocks before they were

Boston Marathon. Madison Field

J. Field crossed the finish line, he

able to catch a taxi. At the airport

(9), and her family, were in Boston

went around the corner to the

they were interviewed by Homeland

to support Madison’s mother,

family section to be with them

Security and were asked to show

Joni Field, who was running the

and just missed the explosion.

them any pictures or videos taken during the race. Then, they were

marathon. J. Field, crossed the

Field’s hotel, the BM Host

finish line seven minutes before

Hotel, had been put on lockdown,

the first bomb went off. When

so they had to sneak in to the

Once they were home, J. Field

she crossed the finish line, she

hotel through the back doors

says they were finally able to catch

took a picture with her family.

and were led in through the

their breath and relax. That’s when

Runners finished the race

kitchen by one of the cooks.

what happened really began to sink

Once in the safety of her room,

then went around the corner to

able to come home to safety.

in. It was a life changing experience

the family section. M. Field recalls

she watched the injured being

that left Field’s family, especially J.

the frightful experience. “When

wheeled in and out of the medical

Field, with a lot to think about. “My

we were in the family section, we

tent on the street below, and the

outlook on the experience? Savor

heard the first bomb go off and

Army and S.W.A.T team taking their

each moment,” J. Field said. “Spend

at first it sounded like fireworks.

positions. Their hotel was also used as

time with your favorite peeps and

Then it was chaos. There was a huge

FBI headquarters, so they were able

don’t get too busy to thank God for

crowd of people that ran around

to see all the ambulances and police

His daily little blessings that you may

the corner yelling and screaming.”

cars pouring in. The mayor of Boston

overlook. This experience bonded all

Just minutes before, M. Fields’

spoke in the lobby of the hotel, so her

of us who ran and all who cheered.”

father, Edward, was standing right

family snuck down to hear him speak.

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Fitbit Flex

Tech by

Brian Fernandez

Photo from: http://www.theverge.com/2013/5/6/4303072/fitbit-flex-review Fitbit recently released a new

separate from the actual wristband,

taken, calories burned, and distance

device in their lineup of fitness

making the the rubber wristband

traveled. The app also allows a

technology called the Fitbit Flex. The

interchangeable with other colors

user to input their own nutritional

Flex is a device that one wears on

that Fitbit has to offer, such as Teal,

information into the app for a

their wrist to track steps, figure out

Slate, Black, and Tangerine. Pierce

more accurate daily result.

sleeping patterns, or independently

says that charging the Flex is a pain

input food and activities in their app

because in order to charge the device,

revolutionary. Many other companies

that syncs with the flex. The company

one would need to remove the tracker

have developed similar wearable

is known for their prominent presence

from its pocket and use Fitbit’s

technology and all their devices

in wearable fitness devices, and the

special charger to charge the tracker.

feature similar features to the Flex.

Flex is a great addition as it finally catches up with the competition.

Despite this, the pain of charging

Fitbit’s Flex is not something

Despite this, the Flex is different.

is eased due to the Flex’s battery life.

The ability to change wristband

Fitbit claims that the Flex gets five to

colors is a great idea Although

by David Pierce from The Verge, the

seven hours of battery, and according

having the tracker separate from

Fitbit is anything but beautiful. It

to Pierce this is an accurate statement.

the wristband may seem like a good

lacks the physical appeal that many

The Flex has a unique way of

idea, it can be somewhat of a hassle

According to an online review

of its competitors have. The majority

syncing the device to a users Fitbit

to constantly remove and charge the

of the device is covered by regular

account. One way is through the

device. Inputting data into the app

rubber in the form of a wristband.

USB cable that can connect to

can be tedious and easily forgettable,

your computer, and the other way

but having the wireless syncing over

a wristband, the core technology of

is through a wireless bluetooth

bluetooth eliminates some of the

the device lies in the pocket of the

connection to your phone. The

work needed to achieve a complete

wristband. In the pocket is a small

app, on both the computer and

daily fitness report. Overall the

black rectangular box that acts the

smartphones, displays the synced

Flex is a good start into the world

tracker for all of the data from a users

information from the Flex in an

of fitness wristbands, and it has the

daily usage of the Flex. The tracker is

organized daily overview of steps

potential to become a great product.

Despite its form and purpose as

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Student Submissions

Via www.llamirror.org

Jacqueline Patzer (12)

Joy Wilson (10)

Elle Hiatt (12)

Taylor Flores (12)

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Suean Kelly (10)

Su b m issions

Student Art

Provided by Sara Gillespie’s Painting class

Alex Grasso (11)

Richard Ong (10)

Jozef Wright (11)

Andrew Dang (10)

Matti Cruz (12)

Chris Aumentato (12)

Ainee Baraerro (12)

Shauna Ashlock (11)

Art wor k

Kristen Kim (11)

AJ Mahinay (12)

Juanbosco Palacios (12)

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Instagram Pictures

Erik Harty (11)

Laura Ballou (11)

Yvonne Bui (12)

Jacqueline Patzer (12)

Suean Kelly (10)

Edel Pandjaitan (11)

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Senior Dedication Page W hic h Sen i o r Will Yo u Mis s th e Mo s t and Wh y?

Alyssa Cosejo (9): “Jonathan Mamora, because he is so fun to talk to. He has a great attitude in everything he does and he is always smiling. I’m going to miss you!” Jessica Bates (10): “Charlene Wang, because she is really really nice.” Carissa Paw (11): “Alex Stream; She’s kind and smart.” Tania Magallanes (10): “Ainee Baraero; She livens up my day and makes me smile and laugh.” Jozef Wright (11): “Jeremy Romero; He’s cool and a great friend.” Areli Merodio (9): Heather Grable; She is really nice and we got to have a nice friendship.” Valerie Lopez (10): “Lauren Bergey and Kimberly Marin; They’re pretty awesome, really funny, and nice.” Kristen Kim (11): “Iris Lee; She’s so smart and sweet and I want to be like her when I grow up. Maybe even better. Just kidding, that’s not possible.” Jefferd Daniel (10): “Jason Daniel, because he’s my bro, and he’s the coolest person I know.” Benjamin Ballou (9): “Alex Gilbert; He is funny and nice.” Ismari Altamirano (9): “P.J. Rodriguez, because of his awesome laugh.” Pratik Bhakta (11): “Chelsea Bajet, because she is extremely funny and caring.” Zack Burgett (10): “Haley Kerr, because she is amazingly fun to hangout with, and easy to get along with.” Sophia Cortina (9): “Crescencio Altamirano, because he is my guitar teacher.” Scotty Weber (10): “Scott Strayhorn; He is my brother and I’m going to miss his prescence.”

Lawrence Papura (11): “Dillon Liang; He is a great role model.” Richard Ong (10): “I’m going to miss Justin Im the most because he always puts a smile on my face when I see him.” Jonielle Belonio (9): “Marie Del Aguila, because she’s funny and she brings light to my dark, dark world.” Elijah Hill (10): “Joe Reese, Michael Lawrence, and Jonathan McKeever; They all mentored me in basketball and we’ve had good laughs, even though the laughs are about me.” Adrienne Terado (11): “Melissa Guzman; She’s absolutely spectacular!” Gerald Cheng (10): “I’m going to miss my sister Alyssa Cheng, because she is such a big part of my life and has done so much for me. The house is going to be empty without her.” John Del Valle (9): “Kylo Cautivar; He always has a smile on his face and, to him, it doesn’t matter whether you’re a senior or freshman.” Brian Fernandez (11): “Alec Gucilatar; He is one of my closest friends and we’ve shared lots of good memories.” Meng-Yung Ong (10): “Meng-Khiang Ong, because he is an awesome big brother.” Kristina Hall (11): “Yvonne Bui; She is always very kind to me, and inspires me to work harder.” Jasmine Lozano (10): “Dalton Blanco, because he’s awesome and amazing and I love him.” Kayla Redfield (9): “Katie Kaatz; I will miss Katie because she is so beautiful, nice, and funny. She definitely brightens up my day.” Vanessa Desai (10): “Tanvii Patel, because she’s my aunt and I’m not going to see her for a while. She’s super fun and super sweet. She gives me money, because she’s awesome.” Tahira Ashley (11): “I’m going to miss Janae Awoniyi the most because we have been really close friends. We became even closer while in high school. So, it’s going to be weird not having her around.” Annie Golay (10): “Stephanie Chang, because she is not only someone that I look up to, but also a good friend.” Celina Saade (9): “J.C. Raya, because she’s super kind and amazing! She’s one of the sweetest, most adorable seniors ever!” Teia Campbell (10): “I will miss Stephanie De Mel. She’s hilarious and I love her to death. She’s like an older sister.” Erika Dalida (11): “Aurriel Fenison; She is so amazing. I loved being in sports with her. We’ve become so close! I just lovveee her! Ashley Childers (10): “Erin Tierney; She is such a sweetheart and always makes me smile. Alyssa Pappas (11): “Sarah Peterson; She helped me a lot in choir.” Olivia Park (10): “Katherine Goh; She was the best girl captain in the badminton team.” Cassie Peterson (9): “Cameron Peterson; I’ve never been away from him before.” Laurant Panggabean (11): “Meggie Evans; Her character is amazing. She never ceases to make me smile! Garrison Agustines (10): “Keith Stewart; His love and passion for sports.” Andrew Hamerly (11): “Cristian Palafox; I will miss having a worthy political opponent.” To the Entire Senior Class of 2013: You will be missed dearly!

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r Dedicati

on

Bible Bowl

On April 12, Senior Dedication was held at the Azure Hills Church. Each student was given a Bible contributed

by La Sierra University and Loma Linda Academy with a personal note

The Student Association held its first Bible Bowl at LLA on Tuesday, April 30.

The winning class was the seniors with juniors coming in second place. Sophomores came in third and freshman fourth.

from an LLA teacher to the student.

Omnitrans

B

MINTO D A Badminton’s N first season was a great

success: They won CIF Southern Section Division Two Runner Up and San

The Omnitrans company has recently been working on various steel canopies around Loma Linda. The structure, put up on the Benton Street and Barton Road intersections, will be used to serve the VA Hospital. A park-and-ride bus depot is being put up North of Loma Linda Academy on Anderson Street.

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Andreas League (SAL) Runner Up team for co-ed badminton. Men’s singles first place Meng-Yung Ong. Men’s singles second place Meng-Khiang Ong. Men’s Doubles First Place Meng-Yung & Meng-Khiang. Men’s Doubles second place Jonathan Sumilat & Victor Wang.

Mixed Doubles second place Katherine Goh & Victor Wang. Junior Varsity: SAL first place co-ed badminton. Conratulations on a great first year.

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By Michele Rafuse

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