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Week of Prayer 2013
Christmas Banquet Announcement 2013
Photos by Danelle Taylor Johnston
Table of Contents 1
*Editor in Chief*
Cover photo by Shawn Weerawardana
Why Did Bad Things Happen to Good People? 6 Christmas Around the World 7 What Makes You Happy? 8 Government Shutdown 9 Briefs 10 McLoma Linda 13 Christmas Recipe 14 Clubs on Campus 15 List of Clubs 16 Christmas Places to Go 17 Christmas Gift Ideas 18 “Beep Beep” Sports 20 Student Feature 21 Briefs 22 Give a Little, Get a Lot
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*Reporters* Julian Aveling Abry Gittens Shawn Weerawardana Joyce Zheng Elijah Hickman
*Photo Editors* Shawn Weerawardana Elijah Hickman
*Publisher*
Robert Skoretz
*Sponsor*
Danelle Taylor Johnston
*Contact*
Loma Linda Academy 10656 Anderson St. Loma Linda, CA 92354 Mirror@lla.org
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Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People? to everyone as a result of living in a
my dad suffered in the long journey
sinful world. But this doesn’t dispel
in the hot sweaty car, but once
the fact that it seems as though all
he got home he heard the news
these wonderful people are having
that the plane he was supposed to
these horrible things happen to
[ride on, got] in an accident.”
them. So again, why do these kind
This idea that God allows
of things happen to good people?
suffering so that something good
Photo by Shawn Weerawardana
Tragedies hit LLA hard this year and left people asking “Why do bad things happen to good people?” “Why do bad things happen to good people?” With all that has happened to some of the students at Loma Linda Academy (LLA), as well as the worldwide tragedies that happen seemingly everyday, it has left a lot of people asking why. But what is this idea of “bad”? What is bad? Isn’t everything in the world corrupt? God is good. All the time. What is good? Is good not perfect? God is good; God is perfect. So in reality bad things happen to all people. This question seems both complicated and simple at once. Bad things happen 4
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Josh Sihotang, a senior as well a
can come your way is hard concept
Campus Ministries ministry director,
to grasp. How can this loving,
said he believes, “Sometimes God
amazing, gracious God allow
allows suffering so that something
good people to suffer? We have
good can come your way (Isaiah
to understand that God is a good
55:9.) Back when my dad was
God and give us strength to any
Indonesia it was time for his break
hardship. Through these struggles,
and he was going to ride a plane
He ultimately knows that we will
home, he felt this conviction that
become stronger through Him.
he shouldn’t get in the plane. So Dec. 2013
When turning to the Bible, the
editorial
story of Joseph stands out.
lean on, is part of our And we know that in
God allowed
all things God works for
Joseph to go through so much suffering and pain. In the end,
responsibility as a
in behind him and made it through. It was still hard to see, but I trusted
student body united
this person with the right experience
the good of those who love
in God’s love.
and equipment knew where they
him, who have been called
Let them know
were going. We made it! That’s the
according to his purpose.
that they are not
way it is with God. The world is a
alone in a time that
pretty bad place. Things will happen
Romans 8:28
may seem as though
to all of us. If we follow Him, we
Joseph prospered
God has left them.
will make it through. He has the
and even saved
In regards to what
only true knowledge and will see us
Egypt and his family. Scotty Weber, a junior and
people who are suffering can
through it all. We will still have foggy
do for themselves, know that
spots, but He will get us through.”
religious vice president of the Student
God will always be with them,
Association at LLA said, “God is
including in times of need.
our father and loves us. [...] He
Gene Oswald, a Bible teacher at
God will always be there for us, even in the times where we will think we are experiencing
pushes us to the end of our faith and
LLA has had his own experiences with
things we just can’t handle. God
builds us up stronger than before.
the issue of bad things happening
loves us. Bad things happening
He does this because He loves us.”
to good people. “Let me share this
to us are hard to understand, but
analogy. My family and I were driving
it is easy to accept His grace.
God even puts his own Son through suffering, yet they knew there
up north near Fresno, CA and the
would be a greater good in the end.
tule fog was so thick you could not
When tragedy strikes loved ones,
see five feet in front of you. This fog
or even complete strangers, what
in the Central Valley is very normal
can be done for those left hurting?
during certain parts of the year. I was
What can they do for themselves?
afraid to stop and afraid to go on.
How can people even cope with
I had to keep going. I was afraid a
the horrible things happening to
truck would hit us if I stopped. I was
them? As a school community, it is
slowly following the yellow line in
important to show people who are
the highway when out of nowhere a
suffering compassion and love.
big truck came around us and kept
Letting them know that in their time of need they have people to
going. He had big fog lights and seemed to know the way. I just fell Dec. 2013
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student life
Christmas Around the World Students at LLA have more than one way to celebrate the holidays.
“On one day during the holidays, we will go to hang out with my white family.
Loma Linda Academy is full of diversity
On another day, we spend time with my Chinese
and rich cultures. Christmas is a time
family.” -Jake Strauss (11)
when many different people have the ability to showcase their family traditions and celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ.
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“During the holidays, ents instead of asking my par for a for a certain gift, I ask ney and I certain amount of mo I want.”spend it on whatever ley (9) Zachary R. Byrd Craw
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Government Shutdown You have probably heard about the US Government shutdown. It would be difficult not to hear about it by this point. However you may not know what it means, other than the obvious shutdown part. Some of the effects it
services. Government agencies such
two officials, known as senators,
as NASA, the FCC, the IRS, most
representing each US state, for a total
of the FDA and many others had
of 100 senators. Some argue that the
to shut down, placing their workers
Senate is known for having more
on furlough. On the other hand,
individual power and prestige than
some others, such as the federal
the House, as the House has 435
court, federal prisons, or self-funded
representatives and the Senate has
agencies like the US Postal Service,
only 100. This divides more power
continued to function, either
among fewer people. Controlling
normally, or at lower efficiency and
the House or Senate just means that
with lower personnel than normal
one political party has the majority
In a recent survey of the school, students voiced their opinion as to how the US government shutdown
of the representatives, or senators, and thus the majority vote. The Continuing Appropriations
affected them. Several students
Resolution is a bit of legislation
included are national parks closing,
said that they were unable to visit
that the government has to pass
government workers not getting
national parks, others had trouble
each year to continue to fund
paid and government agencies
with passports or research for papers
government agencies. Essentially, the
as government websites were also
government decides which agencies,
down. Grant Ratana (9) said that his
or branches, to keep funding, if they
father was furloughed for two weeks.
should reduce or increase funding
suspending operations. These are things you have probably heard, you also may have heard that the shutdown was caused by the debt
The whole situation began back in late September when the Democrat
to something, and other things. This year however, in the
controlled Senate refused to pass
middle of fierce legislative war
the Continuing Appropriations
over the Affordable Care Act, the
Resolution, because the Republican
Republican party placed provisions
controlled House inserted measures
in the Continuing Appropriations
to defund the Affordable Care Act
Resolution that would have
government agencies had to suspend
otherwise known as Obamacare.
defunded the Affordable Care Act.
operations while Congress attempted
The United States Government is
The Democrat party decided that it
to come to a compromise. One
divided into three branches, the
did not like that. The two sides, the
notable effect was the closing of
president, The Supreme Court, and
House on one and the Senate and
national parks, monuments, historical
Congress. Congress is divided into
President Obama on the other, went
locations, museums, recreational
two further branches, the House of
back and forth for a while. When
areas and other similar locations and
Representatives, and the Senate.
they could not agree over the budget,
ceiling not getting raised, the debt ceiling being how much money the government can go into debt. During the shutdown, most
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Congress was locked in a stalemate.
Photo by Danelle Taylor Johnston
Community
As the two sides could not come to
October 17th, 2013. In summary,
National Zoological Park, it allows
a compromise before September 30,
the two major political parties could
visitors to watch giant pandas in
2013, which was the deadline for the
not compromise over a bill. This
zoos across the US. Shin said “Yeah,
next fiscal (government finances) year,
shut down the government for 16
I sympathized with the people that
the federal government shut down.
days, leaving people without their
were affected, many people lost jobs,
Even if an agency remained
jobs and pay and closing locations
and we lost the PANDA CAM.
partially functional, people still lost
like national parks and monuments.
their jobs, or were furloughed, which
However, on October 5th, the House
survey, “I was just ticked off
means a leave of absence. This left
unanimously passed a bill that would
that a couple that was arrested
tens of thousands of government
provide back pay to all furloughed
for entering a state park.”
workers without work.
employees of the government.
Bella Nelson (9) said in the
Kevin Leeper (11) said that,
Finally on October 16th the
“We were all indirectly affected by
Herrmann, LLA history teacher, the
two parties did compromise,
the shutdown. I think it caused
best way students can get involved
passing a bill that will fund the
a lot more people, including
and understand events like this, is
government until February 16th.
me, to lose faith in the current
According to Brandon
to, ‘keep abreast of world politics
Herrmann said on the
bipartisan dominated system,
and news, work for campaigns, or
possible long lasting effects of the
where “middle ground” isn’t a part
political action committees, also
shutdown: “The longest lasting
of the dictionary. It just proved
[to learn] through education.”
effect, we will probably see a
that we have a dysfunctional
The shutdown finally ended
slight decrease in national debt,
government in other words.”
when a compromise was reached. On
and people will have less trust or
October 16th, 2013, a revised version
respect for members of Congress.”
of the Continuing Appropriations
Brandon Shin (10) expressed
Resolution Act was passed through
dismay at losing the panda cam,
the House and Senate, and signed
which is a web camera accessible
by the president just after midnight,
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McLoma Linda On the opening day of
Meal toys. Welcoming cashiers
chain, says that her job has changed
McDonald’s, an elementary
greet customers with an enthusiastic
her views on McDonald’s.
school girl was carrying her
“Hello!” as parents, children,
Nawar said, “I don’t like
cleats and walking toward the
elders, and students stop by to
McDonald’s, in general because
Golden Arches as if they were the
order Baked Apple Pies, McWraps,
I don’t really like their food. I do
entrance to the Promise Land.
Caramel Frappes, and more.
like their ice cream and I do love
The new establishment on
On the first day of its opening,
that, and I like their McWraps,
Barton Road has been up and
Alyssa Cosejo (10) said, “When
but that’s pretty much it. But since
running in Loma Linda since
I woke up that morning, I was
I get a free meal, I guess I can try
the middle of September.
like ‘It smells like fries.’”
new things now, which I did the
Many high school students have
Even though the oily scent
first day. I tried a McChicken and
visited Loma Linda McDonald’s
shocked her in the beginning, she says
I was like ‘Oh it’s pretty good.’”
because of the attraction of
that she likes the new McDonald’s
cheap food and speediness.
now because of its Fish-o-Filet
not a welcome addition to many
Inside the McDonald’s, the
sandwiches and dessert items.
Loma Linda Residents. When Dr.
walls are decorated with images
Kristel Ibalio, a petite and
Wayne S. Dysinger, a preventative
However, McDonald’s was
of families hiking and individuals
bubbly senior, happily supports
medicine physician, heard about the
running or exercising. Green and
McDonald’s and tells others,
upcoming agreement for McDonald’s
brown leather chairs give the
“You should try the hot and spicy
in Loma Linda he was not happy.
establishment an earthy feel.
McChicken with medium fries and
As a doctor concerned with the rise
a large sweet tea—that’s what I call
of obesity and his own children’s
show vivid videos, pictures of the
the McKristel—or an iced pumpkin
welfare, Dysinger and chiropractor
food, prices, and calorie counts
spiced latte, or the super kids meal.”
Dr. Sylvie Wellhausen, and others
Moving TV screen menus that
provide information and make
“Last week I went at least
created the Healthy Loma Linda
the restaurant seem very modern
once every day,” says Kristel Ibalio.
Coalition, aimed to stop the creation
and professional. Personal ketchup
“The person at the drive through
of the infamous fast food chain in
pumps, sweet tea dispensers, and
knows me by this order because
Loma Linda. They are concerned
various soda pop choices line one
I’ve ordered it so many times.”
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Heidi Nawar (12), a cashier at this local Loma Linda fast food Dec. 2013
the Loma Linda community. The coalition discovered two
Community crucial pieces of information. Despite
argument to the City Council
the fact that Loma Linda is a Blue
in order to try to repeal the
Zone, an area where people tend to
establishment of McDonald’s.
live longer lives than most, Loma
However, by this time the
the orange trees with cement. However, is McDonald’s really that bad? The food is cheap, free Wi-Fi is available, and it comes
Linda has no regulations or laws
developer for the McDonald’s
out quickly and piping hot. Not to
that watch over the health of the
in Loma Linda was almost
mention that Oreo McFlurries are
community or food environment,
completed with the necessary
deliciously creamy and filled with
which is the
crunchy chocolate
types of eating
cookie crumbs.
establishments
However,
within a
the calorie count
specified area.
is not so good.
Secondly, the
For a small Oreo
Coalition looked
McFlurry, 26%
into a method
of one’s daily
of measuring
fat intake and
the health of a city known as the Retail Food Environment
Index (RFEI). This index shows the relationship between the number of fast food restaurants and the rate of obesity, according to the definition given by Dysinger. The cities that have few fast food chain restaurants have a lower rate of obesity; and those that have a bigger amount of fast food chains have a higher rate of obesity. From these two observations and facts, the Healthy Loma Linda Coalition presented their
510 calories
Photo by Shawn Weerawardana
requirements for the construction of this eating establishment. The press caught on to this dilemma of the fast food outlet in the healthy Loma Linda community a bit too late. That did not stop newspaper reporters from the New York Times, ABC News, LA Times, and televised news from storming the hills of veggie links and Stripples. Since the Loma Linda City Council had their hands tied at the threat of a possible lawsuit from the
are packed into a twelve ounce cup. Salt, sugar, and oil are also slathered on most of the food choices and McDonald’s is universally known as being unhealthy. McDonald’s claims that options such as salad or oatmeal are available instead of unhealthier options. But for most individuals, making the easier choice of purchasing $1 delectable and golden fries is much more appealing that spending $4 on a miniscule salad.
McDonald’s corporation, bulldozers By Guest Writer
and cement trucks came to replace Dec. 2013
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Poll
Mcdonalds Survey
Do you like having a McDonalds in Mcdonalds Survey
Loma Linda?
total of 219 students responded
NO
YES “It’s an easier to get to place and literally fast food.” Cassy Veluz (11)
I don’t really support McDonald’s ethics when it comes to how they process their food. I don’t hate fast food, I just don’t think McDonalds is
“W already have a Carl’s Jr. in Loma Linda,
healthy for anyone.” Moriah Perkins (10)
so I don’t think having a McDonalds is going to make a difference in our health.”
“They should have put a Taco Bell.” Natalie Peters (9)
Julia Rigsby (9)
“People now have more choices for their food in Loma Linda. Remember, if you don’t
“Well, at least it is in front of the clinics in case someone gets a heart attack.” Harold Gonzalez (10)
want to go to McDonalds, don’t go, and don’t throw a fit.” Rachel Specht (9)
“It’s too enticing.” Tess Jackson (11)
“It was bound to happen any ways, considering the popularity.” Ana Caballos (12)
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out of proportion.” Chase Sugiono (11)
“Loma Linda is a Blue Zone, therefore, we “I like McDonalds for quick snacks like smoothies, drinks, McFlurries, and fries.” Nathan Ortiz (10) 12
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should keep it a blue zone. MDonalds is worse than any other place” Win Pasaribu (9)
Extra
Photos by Joyce Zheng
Christmas Recipe Gingerbread Men
Ingredents:
3 cups of flour 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda 1/2 teaspoon of ground ginger powder 1 stick of butter 2/3 cups of syrup 1/2 cups brown of sugar An egg
1. In the mixer, mix butter and
parchment paper and roll the
brown sugar, then egg and syrup
mixture to 3 mm thick
and finally the mixture of flour,
5. Create whatever shapes you
cinnamon, baking soda, and
want with cookie cutters.
ground ginger.
6. Heat the oven to 350
2. Next roll the mixture of dough
degrees.
into a ball and wrap it with
7. Spray a cookie tray with oil
plastic wrap.
and place cookies on the tray.
3. Then place the ball of dough
8. Bake the cookies for 8 to
in the refrigerator for an hour.
10 minutes until the edges
4. Next place the dough
become brown and then
between two sheets of
remove.
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Clubs on Campus It seems like there are posters of all kinds of clubs everywhere on campus. 17 clubs in total sprang up in LLA (see the list of clubs on the next page). Sydney Gilbert (11) is the president of Fashion Club. The club is for fashion lovers. So far the club is raising money for supplies to prepare for some fun fashion DIY’s. The Fashion club looks forward to igniting students’ love for fashion. Marissa Wright (11) was in Shades Club two years ago. Last year no one headed the club, so Wright thought it might be a good idea to restart it. She talked to Abryana Gittens (11), and the two girls decided to restart the club together, thinking it would be a fun way to learn about new cultures. Laura Ballou (12) and Haley Perry (12) run the Tea Club together. The club meets every Wednesday at Mrs. Holm’s room. Side tea and feature tea (the feature
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tea differs every week) are provided
if they bring a parent with them. High school students that are
to all members. Students can also enjoy some baked goods there. The
full members do not need their
price for half membership is $1
parents with them. The club also
per month; for full membership
encourages participation from the
the price is $2 per month.
community. Three nurses from
Among all the clubs, LLA
Loma Linda Hospital frequently
Walk Run Fitness is a unique one
come to walk with other club
because a lot of its members are
members. Club members also hope
faculties in school. Last year, Danelle
to expand to the Loma Linda Lopers
Taylor Johnston, English teacher,
and invite some of their members
had an idea that the school should
to walk on Sunday evenings. This year’s set of clubs provide
do something to motivate students to be healthier. The school did a
ample opportunities for students
promo of 6 to 8 teachers running,
to get involved in a club of their
stretching and doing push-up. This
interest. For information about the
year Andy Sandiford proposed to
clubs, students should talk to the
do a real club for fitness. He said, “
president or sponsor of the club.
Why don’t we just do it for real?” Then Sandiford asked Johnston and Jessica Williams, religion teacher, to help him organize a fitness club. In the past, students had come to Sandiford to ask if they can do a track team, or cross country team. According to Sandiford, the school does not have a track team, but with the establishment of the club, all school teachers and students through K-12 and their families could join the fitness club and walk on the track three days a week. Students who are not in the high school can only come Dec. 2013
by
Joyce Zheng
School Life
CampusClubs Name of Clubs
Sponsors(s)
Time & Location Where You Meet
Book Club
Sarah Henderson
Every other Thursday during lunch in Ms. Henderson’s room.
Photo Club
Danelle Taylor Johnston
Every Thursday at noon in the Mac Lab
Rocking Climbing Club
Sarah Henderson
Monthly climbing dates are determined by the club. Watch for signs!!
Shades
Sergio Uribe & Elba Vega
Every other Wednesday during lunch in Vega’s room
LLA Walk Run Fitness
Dr. Doug Herrmann, Andy Sandiford, Danelle Taylor Johnston, Jessica Williams,Gail Nelson
Sunday 6 pm, Monday 5pm, Wednesday 5pm
Tea Club
Lori Holm
Every Wednesday at lunch, Holm’s room
Youth-to-Youth
Lynne Hattendorf & Kate Lewis
Random days throughout the year
Creative Writing Club
David Stone
Weekly
Fashion Club
Brandon Herrmann
Every Thursday at lunch in Herrmann’s room
Robo-Runners
Heidi Elssmann, Warren Jarrard
Meetings are every Tuesday from 3:30 to 5:00 pm
Friends Next Door Bible Club
Gene Oswald
Every Monday at lunch
Badminton
Gene Oswald
Wednesdays at lunch in the gym
Paintball Club
Lucio Camacho
MAD Club
Bettesue Constanzo
Art Club
Sara Gillespie
CERT
Gene Oswald/Gordan Day/Andy Sandiford
Electronic Computer Club
La Sierra University
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Extra
Interesting Locations Map Loma Linda and the surrounding area is not a boring place, especially around Christmas. Interesting locations are sprinkled around. Unfortunately, it can be difficult to find interesting and fun locations that can be visited. Don’t worry though! The Mirror Staff has your back! Here are some great Christmas places, carefully collected onto a large map.
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Loma Linda Academy. There are lots of Christmas activities happening right on campus.
Panorama Point.
There is a huge Christmas
It’s a really nice place
display, and you can get some
to go look out over the
Christmas shopping done!
cities of Loma Linda,
Loma Linda, CA
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Citrus Plaza.
10656 Anderson St,
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27320 West Lugonia
Redlands and Riverside
Avenue Redlands,
Panorama Point Dr.,
CA 92374
Redlands, CA 92373
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Mission Inn
Krikorian Theater!
The mission is
Go watch a movie
covered with Christmas
with some friends.
lights & decorations. 3649 Mission Inn Ave,
10656 Anderson St,
Riverside, California
Loma Linda, CA
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Riley’s Farm. You can go for a hike and/or have fresh apple pie and cider. 12261 Oak Glen Rd, Yucaipa, CA
Gift Ideas Pile Hat H&M $12.95
A stocking from TJ Max $7.99
hm.com
Treats Box From Wilton Shop $3.39
wilton.com
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Sports
Loma Linda Football Tournament Photos by Danelle Taylor Johnston
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Loma Linda Basketball Photos by Elijah Hickman
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Student Feature Student Life
Photo by Elijah Hickman
Andrew Hamerly
Andrew Hamerly is a senior who has amazing talent managing stock
not old enough to invest in stocks.
it happened three more times in
Today, Hamerly has invested
his sophomore year. His grades in
accounts. He was very interested
in about twenty stocks. They are
sophomore year took a huge dent
in finances as a kid, so he started
mostly natural resources, but he has
because of it, but he got through.
collecting gold and silver coins and
some health care and real estate.
According to Hamerly,“The challenge
tracking the value of his coins.
His favorite ones are Novartis,
made me mentally stronger.”
He then started getting interested
BHP Billiton and Dividend. “It
Even though he has had his fair
in stocks, because he realized he
is interesting being the only one
share of challenges, Hamerly is a
could make more money by investing
[at school] that knows a lot about
strong person. He has many plans
in stocks. However, Hamerly didn’t
stocks, and it is fun teaching
for himself in the future. He plans
know how stocks work. So, he went
other kids,” said Hamerly.
to study finance in college, but his
to the one person in his family that
Like most teenagers, Hamerly has
dream job is to be a portfolio manager
knew about stocks, his dad. His dad
his struggles too. He has a medical
in finance. Hamerly is dedicated to
taught him everything Hamerly
condition called Pneumothorax,
making his dreams a reality, and at
knows about managing stocks.
which means his lungs can collapse
this rate, nothing will get in his way.
Hamerly researches all potential
if he does anything dramatic like
trade and has his dad invest in that
skydiving or scuba diving. This first
stock for him, because Hamerly is
happened his freshman year, then
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Briefs
You Don’ t Know? Now You Know
Sandy Roberts, Southeastern California Conference president, is the first
On
woman to fill the position since the
November
creation of the conference in
11, the SECC Board of
1863.
Education voted to approve the incorporation of the Loma Linda Children’s Center as a campus of Loma Linda Academy.
The new library is ready for use! Go and check it out if you have not already!
PUC Basketball tournament was a huge success for LLA both the girls and boys varsity came out as Champions!
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Give a Little, Get a Lot Students at Loma Linda Academy discover that helping others ultimately helps themselves. It is that time of year once
People are not as cheerful, not
is. According to her, “Evangelism
as hopeful, and not as giving.
is the best thing in the world. It
While it is wonderful to be involved in all of the great outreach programs for Christmas, what about At Loma Linda Academy, students
amazing opportunity. Things like
are making an effort to prevent giving
evangelism and outreach programs
from being seasonal. All year
are great ways to not only help
long, the Campus Ministries team
others, but to help oneself.
“When you learn to love God full-heartedly, you develop His wonderful
works hard
are shining bright, fires are blazing,
students at
and KSGN is playing all the
Loma Linda
Christmas music you could ask
Academy
for. For some reason, the holiday
with diverse
season always seems to bring out
opportunities to
the best in people.
branch out and give
are asking for donations, or for people
Being able to help an individual on their journey with God is an
to provide
little more hopeful. Advertisements
but spiritually impacts yourself.”
the programs after the season is over?
again,when the Christmas lights
People seem more cheerful and a
does not only impact other people
character.”
A common theme among students involved with outreach programs is the positive effects that are seen not only in the people receiving the help, but the people
giving the help as well. According to Malik Mayne,
back to the people around them. Students who participate in these activities rarely ever regret getting
a senior and an Outreach Director of Campus Ministries, he gets to see a side of people he does not think
to volunteer
involved. Doing
other people would be able to see. He
their time
outreach programs
says “When you get to know these
to help out
is a simple way to
people on a first name basis, you get
people in
make a difference
a window into their reality. Their
need. But
in the community.
hopes, their dreams, their smiles and
Ashley Dritlein,
sometimes
their belief in God. It changes your
seem
a junior, is a student
views sometimes.” A bright smile
that once
at LLA who has
shines on Dritlein’s face as she talks
Christmas is over and the tree has
become passionate for helping other
about the changes in her life since she
been packed away in the garage,
people and witnessing about God’s
became more involved in outreach.
that things go back to, well, normal.
love, no matter what the season
“ I’ve noticed a huge change in my
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a great solution for their problem. LLA’s Campus Ministries site, www. livelifeabundantly.org, offers a wide variety of opportunities for students to get involved with outreach, and get community service hours as well. Programs like Meals on Wheels and Senior Youth Networking and Care (SYNC) offer fantastic opportunities for students to branch out. The Bible says in Jeremiah 1:7, “But the Lord said to me, life, not only myself but the
when she first started canvassing,
people around me… When you
which is when people go from door
witness you are surrounded with
to door preaching the word of God
godly people who make a huge
and handing out literature, she quit.
positive influence on you. My
According to her, she did not have
life changed in all aspects. When
the motivation. But once she started
you grow to learn and love God
to grow with the Lord, she realized
full-heartedly you develop His
that canvassing was something God
wonderful character. It’s a lifestyle.
was calling her to do. She admits that
You change the way you eat,
it is a hard thing to do sometimes,
your spiritual walk [changes],
and it might not be for everyone.
your character [changes] and
An important aspect to being
the way you live [changes].”
“Do not say, ‘I am only a youth’; for to all to whom I send you, you shall go, and whatever I command you, you shall speak.”
By Abry Gittens Photos by Shawn Weerawardana
successful in outreach programs is
Some people do not think
being dedicated to your purpose.
that outreach is for them. They
Giving back and working in
may be scared, shy, or just
outreach programs is a great way
unmotivated. However, the
to be involved at school or with
only way for students to know
your church. For students who are
if something is not for them is
willing to get involved, but just do
for them try it. Ashley says that
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Christmas Banquet 2013 Photos by Shawn Weerawardana