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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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by Brian Moreno
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•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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Choir Tour
April 19-22 Photos by Brian Moreno
Collage
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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
S e n ior itis
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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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It is harder to understand the
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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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.
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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
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Freshmen Campout
photography by Jordan Quijano
Sophomore Campout
photography by Danelle Taylor Johnston
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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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Jacqueline Patzer (12)
Joy Wilson (10)
Elle Hiatt (12)
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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)
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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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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
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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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