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Loma Linda Academy Newszine | Established 1940s | Volume 81 Issue 6 | May 2014
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Photos by: Shawn Weerawardana
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Table of Contents Senioritis 4 Good Summer Reads 5 Student Feature: James Duke 6 Earthquake! 7 The Sound Of LLA at D.C. 8 College Packing List: What You Might Forget 10 Death Drill Down? 12 Death Talent Show 13 Campout Pictures 14 Food For the Student: Easy Summer Recipes 18 Choir Trip 20 Briefs 22 Water You Waiting For? Tips for Saving Water 23 Senior Shoutouts 24 Guess Who! 26 Student Photo Gallery 27 InFahion: Summer Edition 28
*Contact* Loma Linda Academy
*Editor In Chief*
10656 Anderson St.
Shawn Weerawardana
Loma Linda, CA 92354
*Reporters*
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Tahira Ashley Jason Frias
*Publisher*
Elijah Hickman
Robert Skoretz
Victoria Ico
*Sponsor*
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Danelle Taylor Johnston
Dominique Townsend
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Senioritis
Hannah Alnimri
Ricky Wysong
According to Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary, the official definition of Senioritis is as follows: “An ebbing of motivation and effort by school seniors as evidenced by tardiness, absences, and lower grades.”
Jonathan Specht
- “Don’t be
- “Prioritize. If you
- “It’s an unbeatable
a senior.”
are willing to put
monster.”
Laurant
school before friends
Panggabean
you’ll be alright.”
Aaron Ebuenga “Can’t beat senioritis,
- “You find
senioritis beats you.”
ways to cope with
We asked Seniors and teachers if there was any way to beat this virus.
and work around it, but
Andrew Hamerly - “Incentive. Don’t fall behind with homework in the first place!” Claire Stewart “Push through it,
Anastasia
sometimes
Neuhauser - “Take
you just can’t
it one step at a time.
deal with it.”
If you deal with one
Brandon Herrmann
piece at a time you’ll
- “Get a haircut,
be able to put all the
get a job, and stop
pieces together.”
being a hippie.”
even though you know you’re going to procrastinate a lot.”
Henderson
Kayla Niere - “Wait
Adelynn Yen - “Just accept it and squeeze
until you graduate;
out the last memories Marc Caballero “It’s impossible to. It’s real...it’s a real thing.”
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Sarah
just enjoy it.”
of high school.”
- “Graduate!
- “If you can’t
There’s
beat it join it!”
no cure. Graduating
Jenni Molina -
Erika Dalida -
is the only
“Make down time
“Don’t deal with it,
way to get
for yourself.”
just go with the flow.”
out of it.”
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Benjamin Fenison
Brian Lee “Realign your goals, and talk to people that inspire you.”
Good Reads for the Summer
Mirror staff picks of good reads to look into this summer.
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P r i d e a n d Preju diceJane Au sten
The P icture of D o r i a n Gre Oscar yWilde
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The American Heiress- Daisy Goodwin
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O’Malley Series- Dee Henderson
The Bar Code Tattoo Series Suzanne Weyn Where the Red Fern Grows Wilson Rawls I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings Maya Angelou
The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society Annie Barrows, Mary Ann Shaffer
Divergent Series- Veronica Roth
The Bridges of Madison County Robert James Waller
The Help Kathryn Stockett
Student Feature: James Duke Freshman James Duke has certainly proven to the Loma Linda Academy community that he can run with the best of them and work to the best of his abilities.
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Photo by: James Duke
Duke later went on to win the
Linda University Church, pathfinder
election, coining the phrase, “To
drill instructor at Waterman SDA
the best of my abilities,” as his own.
Church in San Bernardino, and
Duke’s rise to fame at LLA ensued.
JV volleyball, to name a few.
A semester has passed, and Duke has acclimated well to his position. “It
Duke is also aspiring to join the U.S. Navy to specifically become
uke, Loma Linda Academy
an FA 18 Super Hornet pilot on
student association (SA)
an aircraft carrier. He is already
second semester treasurer, is a special
training to become a pilot. The
kid. Not only is he a freshman
picture in this article is an aerial
holding a SA position, he also has a
view of Loma Linda Academy
interesting life outside of the campus.
Duke took as he was flying over.
At the beginning of the 2013-2014
Duke is a fearless character and
second semester, Duke ran for SA
encourages others to accomplish their
Treasurer. Not even knowing what
goals. “If you want to do things that
SA was at the time, he took the
are impossible or that you are scared
opportunity to show the school what
was at first a bit intimidating, because
to do, do it. Who cares what people
he can do. The odds were against him
of the upperclassmen in SA, but then
think about you; just do it. Do what
being an under classman running
we became acquainted with each
you have do to achieve it,” Duke said.
against other upperclassmen.
other [...] and we became friends.”
“I wanted to do something
Not only does he stay involved
radical that has never been done
in school leadership activities, Duke
before so I decided to give SA a shot,
holds many other leadership positions
even though I was a Freshman; I
in the community. These include:
did not let it stop me,” Duke said.
doing media activities at Loma
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By: Shawn Weerawardana
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n light of the recent earthquakes that have struck Southern California, as well as other places around the world, it is important to be prepared for any earthquakes to come. We should not take this fact lightly, you never know when the next big one may hit. Here are some things you can do to prepare; before, during, and after a quake.
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Before:
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Store breakable items such as bottled foods, glass, and china in low, closed cabinets with latches. •
Fasten heavy items such as pictures and
mirrors securely to walls and away from beds, couches or anywhere people may sit. •
Brace overhead light fixtures and top-heavy objects. •
Locate safe spots in each room under a sturdy table or against an inside wall.
During: •
DROP to the ground; take COVER by getting under a sturdy table or other piece of furniture; and HOLD ON until the shaking stops. If there is not a table or desk near you, cover your face and head with your arms and crouch in an inside corner of the building.
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Stay away from glass, windows, outside doors and walls, and anything that could fall, such as lighting fixtures or furniture. •
Stay in bed if you are there when the earthquake strikes. Hold on and protect your head with a pillow, unless you are under a heavy light fixture that could
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fall. In that case, move to the nearest safe place. •
outside. Do not exit a building during the shaking.
After: •
When the shaking stops, look around to make sure it is safe to move. Then exit the building. •
Expect aftershocks. These secondary shockwaves are usually less violent than the main quake but can be strong enough to do additional damage to weakened structures and can occur in the first hours, days, weeks, or even months after the quake.
•
Help injured or trapped persons. Remember to help your neighbors who may require special assistance such as infants, the elderly and people with access and functional needs
•
Listen to a battery-operated radio or television for the latest emergency information. •
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Republished from: ready.gov/earthquakes
Stay inside until the shaking stops and it is safe to go
•
Use the telephone only for emergency calls.
Go to a designated public shelter if your home had been damaged and is no longer safe. Text SHELTER + your ZIP code to 43362 (4FEMA) to find the nearest shelter in your area (example: shelter 12345).
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Be careful when driving after an earthquake and anticipate traffic light outages. •
Put on long pants, a long-sleeved shirt, sturdy shoes and work gloves to protect against injury from broken objects.
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The Sound of LLA at D.C. W
ho would want to be
did a few fundraisers to cover the
the Seventh-day Adventist (SDA)
at school at 3:00 in the
general costs such as instrument
headquarters in Silver Spring,
morning? No one. Except for the
transportation and check in fees.
M.D. soon afterwards. After that
Wind Symphony band members.
These fundraisers included a See’s
performance, the band traveled to
None of the students really
Candy sale and a cookie dough
Fort Myer, V.A. to attend “Pershing’s
complained about being at school
sale as well. Usually, the students
Own” US Army Band Clinic.
so early the morning of April 16,
themselves cover the near $1,000
The last event for that Thursday
2014. Because they knew they
cost for a national tour such as this
was to enjoy the “President’s
would be on their way to band tour.
year’s tour to Washington D.C.
Own” Marine Band in concert.
The tour started with two flights
At 10:20 A.M. the following
to Washington D.C. The first group
Friday, the band members arrived
Symphony director, began to plan
left the school at 4:05 A.M. and
back at the “President’s Own” US
this tour, he considered places the
the second group left at 6:45 A.M.
Marine Band practice facility for a
students would like to visit. He gave
Wednesday morning. After both
tour. This day consisted of almost
them several options and once the
groups had arrived and settled in to
three and a half hours of free time for
place was voted on, Santos went
their rooms at the Spring Hill Suites,
the students, starting from lunch at
on to start “looking into prices,
it was lights out at 12:15 A.M.
the Reagan Building and also at the
geographic information, safety,
Things would become very
National Mall. Wind Symphony’s
busy as soon as the next day started.
only performance for that day was
Breakfast was at 8:30 the next
at the Sligo SDA Church, where
about when planning a tour is the
morning, and the band had to
they provided the music for the
cost. Santos and his band students
be ready to perform a concert at
church’s Easter vespers service.
Destination: Washington D.C. When Gio Santos, the Wind
and a million other things.” One of the many things to worry
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Band. “It was a really cool experience to have and to be able to say we had been conducted by Col. Shelbourne.” said Thomas Rauser (12). On the flight home there were feelings of sadness and happiness evident in the students faces. Happy to have been there, sad to leave, happy to return home, sad to once again face schoolwork. With such a tour as this, many memories come home with the band ate at the Hard Rock Cafe,
students. One memory would be
performance at the South Asian SDA
where Annie Golay (11) recalls
Santo’s tradition of taking pictures
Church of Silver Springs, MD. It
that, “We had a choice of pasta or
with sleeping students on the bus.
was an easy going Sabbath afternoon
caesar salad and then for dessert
complete with a provided potluck and
they gave each table this huge plate
about joining Wind Symphony
a Sabbath walk. In the late afternoon,
of cookies. It was very exciting.
just for the tours such as these,
the band was able to take a tour of
I ate about half of that plate.”
Rauser advises otherwise, “Don’t
Sabbath morning included a
the D.C. monuments and memorials.
After the feasting at Hard Rock
For many students thinking
sign up for band for the tour. Sign
Cafe was finished, the students went
up because you love music.” That
the band members as it was Easter
back to their hotel rooms for the
love for music is evident in each
Sunday. They attended the Easter
last time to pack up and be ready
band member, especially as they
Service at the Washington National
to fly home the next morning. But
shared their music on the other side
Cathedral, a prestigious and ticketed
not before one last fun event, which
of the U.S. in Washington, D.C.
event. Afterwards, Wind Symphony
was a tour at the Arlington National
departed for a performance at the
Cemetery. There the band was
Navy Memorial. Dinner that night
directed by Colonel Shelbourne, who
was a special treat as the whole
formerly commanded the US Army
Sunday was a special day for
Written By: Victoria Ico Photos By: Gio Santos
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College Packing List: What You Might Forget Packing for college might not be at the top of your summer to-do list, but for most graduating Seniors, having a list of items commonly forgotten when college shopping, could come in handy in August.
For Girls:
Bathroom
Bathroom
1.) Toothbrush holder
1.) Soap
2.) Extra hair clips/rubber bands
2.) Hair gel
3.) Bathrobe
3.) Lotion
4.) Flip flops
4.) Shaving cream & razor
5.) Band-aids
5.) Mouthwash
6.) Compact/vanity mirror
6.) Dental floss
7.) Shower cap
7.) Cotton balls/Q-tips
8.) Shower caddy
8.) Cleaning supplies (if you
9.) Clear nail polish
(for stocking runs)
share a bathroom)
10.) Contact lens solution
9.) Nail clippers
Clothing/Laundry
10.) Deodorant
1.) Workout clothing 2.) Church shoes (flats/heels/
have a suite and
sandals in every basic color)
Clothing/Laundry 1.) Underwear 2.) Socks
3.) Swimsuit/pool towel
3.) Swim trunks
4.) Purse
4.) Clothes hamper
5.) Landry bag
5.) Heavy jacket
6.) Gloves
6.) Watch
1.) Surge protector
7.) Hats
7.) Changes of shoes (e.g. sandals,
2.) Extension cords
8.) Iron
dress shoes, tennis
3.) Envelopes and stamps
9.) Clothes hangers
shoes, Vans, etc.)
4.) Stapler/staple remover
10.) Fabric softener
8.) Stain remover
For Everyone:
Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous
5.) Three hole punch
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For Guys:
9.) Laundry detergent
6.) Trash can
1.) Umbrella
10.) Quarters
7.) Bottle/can opener
2.) Safety pins
8.) Handheld vacuum cleaner
3.) Sleeping bag
1.) Bike lock
9.) Ziploc bags
4.) Sleep mask
2.) Video games & consoles
10.) Batteries
5.) Sunscreen/bug spray
3.) Duct tape
Miscellaneous
11.) Flashlight
4.) Sports equipment
12.) Fan
5.) Sewing kit
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“Bring all your high school yearbooks! You’re going to miss home, trust me!” ~Michael Siahaan (Class of 2013)
“Tons of food/ snacks that you won’t be able to get at college. That mainly includes ethnic food.” ~Kyle Kunihira (Class of 2012)
“Tissues to wipe away the Finals tears.” ~Kisha Colegado (Class of 2011)
“Pack a stapler. Professors are stingy and they don’t bring them to class.” ~Janae Awoniyi (Class of 2013)
“A loud alarm clock would be really helpful.” ~Victor Wang (Class of 2013)
“Bring board games so that you can play with your friends when you’re not studying, or use it as a way to make new friends.” ~Alexis Marca (Class of 2013)
“[Your] car... With your car you have so many more liberties than you would without it.” ~Colin George-Baab (Class of 2012)
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Mirror Poll results Will Drill Down happen next year? We asked you, and the results are in.
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Do you want drill competition to happen againg next year
Do you want drill competition to happen next year? No 23%
Yes 77% Would you be intrested in being on a drill team next year
Would you be interested in being on a drill team next year? Yes
54
No
41
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Do you want talent show to happen next school year ?
Do you want talent show to happen next school year?
Did you consider signing up to perform for talent show this year ?
Did you condiser siging up to perform for the talent show this year.
No, 43 15%
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CA
Yes, 96 No, 135
42%
58%
S.A. Talent Show has been a tradition at LLA for a long time. But for the first time in the least thirty years, it has been unfortunately cancelled.
Other Comments
• Too busy • Boring • Did not ave any talent • They cancelled it before we auditioned • Did not know how serious the act had to be • Intimidating judges • Too serious
Yes , 250 85%
If you considered signing up but did not, what made you change your mind ?
If you consider signing up but didn't what made you change your mind?
21%
23%
Timing of auditions in the calendar Scared to perform on stage Initmated by competition
26%
10%
20%
Didn't know what to present Other
• Did not know about the auditions • Trouble organizing a group • I did not want to be criticized • Could not find others willing to participate with me • I am a senior...... • Lack of time to prepare
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FSanreshman C ampout Clemente Beach 25-27 April 2014
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Sophomore Campout
Carlsbad Beach 25-27 April 2014
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Junior Campout Hurkey Creek Park 2-4 May 2014
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Senior Campout San Clemente Beach 2-4 May 2014
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Food for the Student: Easy Summer Recipes Summer recipes often boast the brightest, most creative foods of the entire year.
Summer Corn Chowder Salad Bake: None
olive oil for 5 minutes or until
Cook: 15 mins
Serve: 6-8
golden brown, tossing occasionally. 2.) Add red bell pepper and
Ingredients: 2 tsp. olive oil
salt to taste; cook 5 minutes
½ cup vegetarian bacon bits
or until vegetable are tender,
½ lb. Yukon gold or red
tossing occasionally. 3.) Add corn; cook 3-5
potatoes, peeled and sliced
minutes or until hot. 4.) Toss corn mixture in a bowl
3 cups thawed frozen
with onion, vinegar, veggie bacon
or fresh corn kernels
bits, salt, and red pepper to taste.
1 small red onion,
5.) Serve warmed or chilled.
halved and thinly sliced 2 Tbsp. cider or rice vinegar
Tips: This colorful dish is great
Crushed red pepper flakes
for Summer afternoon picnics or just
Salt, to taste
family dinners, and it serves a lot!
Minty Fruit Salad with Honey-Ginger Dressing
Instructions:
Prep: 15 mins.
Bake: None
1.) In a bowl, whisk together
Cook: None
Serve: 2
honey, grated ginger, lime juice, olive oil and sugar.
Ingredients: Salad
2.) Combine the
2 oranges, cut into chunks
fruits and mint leaves in a
3 kiwis, cut into chunks
salad bowl, and drizzle the
Toasted almonds to taste
dressing over the salad.
2 Tbs. fresh mint leaves, chopped Dressing
3.) Sprinkle toasted almonds over salad before serving.
1 Tbs. honey 1 1/2 tsp fresh ginger, grated
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1.) Cook potatoes in 2 tbsp.
Prep: 30 mins
1 red bell pepper, chopped
Photo by: Elijah Hickman
Instructions:
Tips: Try adding
1 Tbs. lime or lemon juice
in a few seasonal
1 Tbs. extra virgin olive oil
fruits such as cranberries,
1/2 Tbs. raw sugar
mandarin oranges, and apples.
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Rainbow Drink Prep: 10 mins
Freeze: 3 hrs.
Cook: None
Serve: Varies
Ingredients: Multiple ice cube trays Multiple Kool-Aid flavors Water
about three hours or overnight. Plan to make many Kool-Aid cubes in multiple colors. 3.) Once Kool-Aid cubes are frozen, stack a few colors in a translucent cup and let it melt slightly. DO NOT MIX. 4.) When the Kool-Aid has
Translucent cups
melted to a desirable consistency,
Instructions: 1.) Mix the Kool-Aid and water together to make various colors/flavors of Kool-Aid. 2.) Pour the Kool-Aid into the ice tray and let freeze for
Summer Pudding Prep: 15 mins
Bake: None
Cook: None
Serve: 6
Ingredients: About a cup of white sugar splash of water 5 oz. of blackberries
admire the pretty colors and then stick a straw in and enjoy. Tips: Lighter colors work better. That means pink, orang, red and maybe blue Kool-Aid flavors.
bread. Cut one piece to fit the bottom
the odd ended pieces over each
of a medium bowl. Cut four of the
other around the sides of the bowl.
slices in half, but in a way that one
6.) Fill the breadbowl with
end is larger than the other. Cut the
the cooked berries. Then cover
last two slices into triangular halves.
the berries with the remaining
4.) Cover the inside of a medium bowl with plastic wrap. Make sure it
overnight in the fridge.
sliced bread
8.) The next day, take off the top
ice cream to serve with
plastic wrap. Place a large plate on
Instructions:
the top, then swiftly and carefully
1.) Place sugar and a
Add berries and cook for 3-4 minutes till they begin to soften and let their juices out. 2.) Drain the berries, but keep the juice. Place aside. 3.) Cut the crusts off all the
7.) Cover the top with a heavy weight on top. Leave
5 oz. of strawberries
and bring to a simmer.
soaked bread triangles. more plastic wrap, then place
5 oz. of blueberries
splash of water into a pan
Photo by: Elijah Hickman
turn the pudding out onto the plate. Tips: Garnish with a
Photo by: Elijah Hickman
sprig of mint or berries, then is fully covered, so nothing will leak. 5.) Take the bread pieces, dip
cut and serve with ice cream. Watch out for the juices!
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A Trip to the Big Apple: Pro Musica Tour 2014 As Pro Musica stepped off the plane into the cold New York air, they knew this was going to be an event to remember.
In the early morning of April 16,
2014, members of Pro Musica, the elite high school choir at Loma Linda Academy (LLA), packed their bags. All of them were overflowing with excitement for the upcoming tour. Their destination was the bustling metropolis of New York, New York. After the five-and-a-half hour flight, Pro Musica landed in Newark Liberty International Airport in Newark, New Jersey. The choir actually stayed in Newark, which is about 10 miles away from Manhattan. This was the first time Pro Musica has set foot in New York. When asked why he chose the destination Jeremy Morada, director, said, “I wanted to go somewhere both domestic and exciting, so I chose New York. There’s so much to do there that it seemed like a no-brainer.” 20
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Pro Musica had many activities to
the heartwarming fairy tale. Many
do, so there was barely any breathing
of the choir members enjoyed the
time. Much of the time there was
play and gave good reviews about it.
spent performing and practicing. On
Since this was Morada’s Last tour
Wednesday, they went to Brooklyn
at LLA before he goes to ____, it was
and sang for the local Brooklyn
met with a bittersweet feeling. On the
Youth Choir. On Saturday, they
last night of the tour the members
sang at the City Tabernacle Church
sat down in the lobby of their hotel.
in Manhattan. They performed
They then proceeded to write notes
during the church service and also
and passages to each other, sharing
had a concert in the afternoon.
their fondest memories. Everyone got
Pro Musica also spent a good
to write to Morada, expressing their
amount of time sight seeing. Pro
thanks and gratitude for his directing.
Musica visited many landmarks
Morada said, “The tour definitely
like the Statue of Liberty, Times
brought everyone closer together.
Square, Radio City Music Hall, and
We trust each other a lot more and
the Empire State Building. They
learned more about each other.”
also went to the 9/11 Memorial. While much of the time in
Once the tour ended, Pro Musica boarded a plane back home and
New York was spent marveling at
-many felt satisfied with what they
the glamorous landmarks and awe
had just experienced. While moving
inspiring skyline, there were still
from one part of the city to the
performances, albeit unscheduled
other, the choir had bonded and had
ones. In Times Square, Pro Musica
grown close to each other. There is no
sang their “Acapella Fest medley”,
doubt that the many great memories
a mixture of popular songs. At
were made in the “Big Apple.”
the 9/11 Memorial, they sang a rendition of “The Star Spangled Banner.” They also sang it at the Immigration building in Ellis Island. On Saturday night, Pro Musica was treated to a special treat in the form of the Broadway musical, Cinderella. The musical was a playful and refreshing retelling of April 2014
By: Jason Frias
Photos By Jason Frias & David Siahaan
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s f e i r B The last Campus Ministry:Live of the year took place on May 15, 2014. Students spilled into the CMC during lunch, where an illustrious panel was there to answer “Why be an Adventist?” The panel consisted of Pastor Garrett Speyer, Loma Linda University’s Youth Pastor, Mrs. Phillips, Dr. Sandiford, Ms. Lewis, Mr. Stone, Mrs. Constanzo, and Interim Communications
Cynthia Giddings, one of our former teachers, passed away Thursday, April 24th in Riverside. She was surrounded by her children and went peacefully. Her daughter has left her Facebook page open for people to write posts.
Director for the Southeastern California Conference, Mr. Enno
This upcoming June, our very
Muller. Students were allowed to text Pastor J questions and he would ask them anonymously to the panel. It was the
mphony own Wind Sy the Walt will perform at rt Hall. Gio Disney Conce ector, will even Santos, the dir past members be bringing in and Symphonic B of the former erformance to play. This p dication will be an adju performance.
highest attended Campus Ministry:Live of the year.
On May 21, 2014, Pro-Musica and Canticles participated in an ajudication. Both groups recieved superior markings for their perfomance!
Congratulations!
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Water You Waiting For? Tips For Saving Water!
California is in the middle of its biggest drought in years. It is important for us to save as much water as we can. Here are some helpful tips on how you can do that.
• Use the washing machine with full loads to save both water and energy. • Install a water-efficient clothes washer. Saves: 16 gallons/load • Washing dark clothes in cold water saves water and energy, and helps your clothes retain their color. •
• Cook food with little water as possible. This also helps it retain more nutrients. • Select the proper pan size for cooking. Large pans may require more cooking water than necessary. • Take five minute showers instead of 10 minute showers. • Turn water off when brushing teeth or shaving. Saves: Approximately 10 gallons/day • Turn off the water while washing your hair and save up to 150 gallons a month. • Plug the sink instead of running the water to rinse your razor and save up to 300 gallons a month. Republished from: saveourh2o.org April 2014
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Senior Shoutouts
“ ” The whole class of 2014 is greatly admired. Why? Ask the students. To: the Seniors. From:
Natamor Pasaribu (11): “They have done a good job this year.”
To: Aaron E., Garrison M.,
Ben F., Jozef W., and Elijah E.
From: Elijah Mopera (9): “You guys are my inspiration in volleyball.”
To: Lorelei, Stacy, Ana, Alyssa,
Danny, Andrew, Malik, Luis, and etc. From: Jessica and Elizabeth Bates (11):
To: Ben Fenison. From: Micah Puni
(9): “Because he is my role model.”
To: Bianca Retamozo. From: Matthew
a cool and funny person.” To: Douglas Mejia. From: Matai
Mayne (9): “He’s just always so calm and
Wilson (11): “Her perspective on life and
he does a lot. He’s also very respectful and
how things really are not that big a deal!”
he’s just an overall great role model.”
To: Brian Lee. From: Alyssa
To: Elijah Ewing. From: Garrison
Cosejo (10): “He is always there to give
Augustines (11): “Like a big brother.
me advice about school and life. I will
I look up to him, literally.
miss seeing his smile in school.”
To: Brittany Bergey. From: Madeline
To: Erika Dalida. From: Jake Strauss
(11): “She has been my friend since
From E.B - “They were willing to take a
Mace (11): “Throughout her senior year, hard
7th grade and she has stayed my friend
chance on me and become my friends.”;
classes and busy schedule, you always see her
and has always been there for me.”
From J.B. - “They are the most accepting
wit a smile on her face and happy attitude.
and caring people I have ever met.”
I love her to death and cannot believe the
(11): “Because I look up to him. He is really
amazing role she has taken in her family. I
smart, athletic, and very well-rounded.”
Angelo Simorangkir (9): “He is
will miss her dearly. Thank you for always
To: Gaby Peters (Gabbert). From:
hilarious and just really cool.”
being there for me, Britt. I love you.”
To: Aaron Ebuenga. From:
To: Adelynn Yen. From: Sarah
Pan (10): “‘Cause she’s perfect.”
To: Adrienne Gutierrez. From:
Lauriane Gutierrez (11): “Adrienne is my big sister who is very hardworking and
To: Carissa Paw. From: Trinity Tanner
To: Ezra Panjaitan. From: Richard Ong
Natalie Peters (9): “She is so fab.” To: Garrison Martin. From: Scotty
(9): “You are FABULOUS! I’m going to miss
Weber (11): “Garrison! I love you buddy. You
you when you graduate, but I know you’ll
are so amazing at volleyball and a great guy.
have fun. Keep up the awesome! Luv ya, Trin.”
Thanks for making S.A. memorable and fun.”
To: Christian Lott. From: Michaela
To: Grace Hutagaol. From: Jackie
beautiful! She always makes me smile
Lott (10): “He’s hard-working, nice,
Queja (9): “I like her because we share the
and laugh, I love you very much!”
and does a good job as S.A. Tech
same fandoms and she is pretty awesome!
Coordinator… Oh, and he’s my brother.”
(I look up to her too!) Luv ya Grace!”
To: Alyssa Pappas. From: Moriah
Perkins (10): “She is always listening
To: Claire Stewart. From: Christal
To: Hannah Alnimri. From: Tyler
to her friends, is deeply spiritual and
Lirungan (11): “She’s always positive
Corrales (10): “There has never been someone
blessed with the gift of creativity.”
and a great person all together.”
who has taught me so much about loving
To: Ana Ceballos. From: Kaylee
To: Darryl Magno. From: Jorald
Chinchay (10): “She’s always there to help
Feliciano (11): “He is so much fun to be with,
people in need and is super sweet.”
we share laughs whenever we hang out.”
To: Andre Pelaez. From: James Imperio (10): “He’s very funny and smart.”
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and accepting others who are different from me, and sometimes a little annoying.” To: Heidi Nawar. From: Daniel Nawar (9): “She’s one of the nicest, coolest people I know! She always has my back
& will usually pay for me at Chipotlé!” To: Irel Idrisalman. From: Tess Jackson (11): “I think she’s ‘flawlessness’ defined. That’s all.” To: Isaac Delote. From: Brianna Cruz (10): “He is cool.” To: Jason Xie. From: Meng-Yung Ong (11): “He is a cool and funny guy, as well as a good friend.” To: Jeremy Quijano. From: Chris
To: Kaylee Rawson. From: Michelle
to everyone and she always has a smile
Wilbourn (11): “Every time I see her she
on her face. It is apparent to everyone
does something to put a smile on my face.”
around her that she loves God dearly.”
To: Kristen Kim. From: Rang Kim
To: Morgan Ly. From: Lauren
(11): “She’s like my sister. Even though
Caballero (9): “She is my inspiration!”
she teases me as if it’s her life goal, she
To: Nestor Anamuro. From: Timothy
always makes me laugh. She helps me
Boskovic (11): “He is cool and does an
spiritually, academically, and socially.”
awesome job with photos and videos.”
To: Kurt Dritlein. From: Daniela Mejia
To: Pratik Bhakta. From: Vanessa
(9): “I really appreciate the mentoring Kurt
Desai (11): “He’s really funny.”
Sinn (11): “I admire Jeremy because he
gave us, the freshmen praise band, to help us
never treated me like a lower classmen.
succeed and not make fools of ourselves. He
Ruben Soto (11): “He’s so chill but
He always treated me like a friend and
was really nice and supportive; I really wish
really smart. Ricky-sama is cool.”
like an equal and that made me feel really
him the best for all the help he gave us.”
good. I’m going to miss talking to him and I’m going to miss his friendship and the other friendships with seniors.” To: Jonathan Specht. From: Rachel Specht (9): “He’s my loving brother. He makes me feel like I matter. He’s super nice and talented and willing to help.” To: Joshua Sihotang. From: Emily
To: Ricky Wysong. From:
To: Seth Farrell. From: Zachary Byrd-
To: Kyle Blair. From: Alex Lampasi
Crawley (9): “He is a kind person and has a
(11): “Why? Just look at him!”
hobby in common with me (video gaming).
To: Laura Ballou. From: Sophia
To: Shauna Ashlock. From:
Goyne (11): “We’ve been best friends for
Thomas Ashlock (10): “Because she
14 years! She’s so smart and ambitious!”
is the best older sister and she is very
To: Laurant Panggabean. From:
supportive with everything that I do.”
Annelise Mace (9): “Because she’s always
To: Shirley Pan. From: Marshay Horne
so happy, involved and outgoing.”
(11): “Your kindness every single day!”
Pangalila (9): “Because he is one of the
To: Lauren Barlow. From:
nicest senior I’ve ever met. Plus he is so
Rachel Barlow (10): “She can do
(11): “She never stops. She sets out to
devoted to the Lord and ministry. He
everything with a smile on her face.
accomplish her goals with a smile on her face.”
is one of the seniors I most admire.”
She’s smart, fun, and loving.”
To: Jozef Wright. From: Alexandra
Lindsay Purpura (9): “He’s an amazing
are a great player in volleyball, but
big brother, and a good listener.”
so hard that my stomach hurts.” To: Judy Xu. From: Jim Yang (9): “When I came to America, she helped me a lot.” To: Kayla Chaffee. From: Marissa Chaffee (11): “Because she’s my sister.” To: Kayla Niere. From: Gerald Cheng (11): “She has such an amazing voice and a wonderful personality, and she always brightens up my day.”
To: Tania Baranov. From:
To: Lawrence Purpura. From:
Shenouda (9): “You are hilarious and
sometimes you can really make me laugh
To: Sydnie Ohm. From: Carly Elssmann
Melody Mattheson (10): “She is such a smarty pants, and she’s awesome!” To: Thomas Rauser. From: Esther
To: Ledy Ann Cordero. From: Annie
Udvardi (9): “He is very nice, super smart, an
Golay (11): “Because she’s an amazing person, great leader, and advocate for Christ.”
To: Tori Hiatt. From: Denice Veluz
To: Lindsey Redfield. From: Chloe
(11): “Because she’s the sweetest!”
Lown (11): “She always has a smile on her
To: Valerie Valles. From: Abry
face and doesn’t let anything bring her down.” To: Malik Mayne. From: Kelly Preston (9): “He’s really nice and he is really gifted with the piano.” To: Miranda Roberts. From: Evy
amazing person, [and] awesome director.”
Gittens (11): “She’s always laughing and smiling. Seeing her makes my day!” To: Woo Roh. From: Kyle Bugayong (9): “He’s always nice, kind, and happy to everyone.”
Frivold (10): “She is friendly and kind
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Guess Who! How well do you know your friends? This game requires a bit of memory and tests your observation skills. A piece of someone’s face is displayed in each photograph. Can you guess which feature belongs to which classmate?
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By: Beau Young
By: Sydnie Ohm
By: Lindsey Redfield
By: Rachel Seo
By: Kayla Niere
By: Kyle Blair
By: Edelweiss Pandjaitan
By: Danielle Hamilton
By: Daniel Mirasol
By: Douglas Mejia
By: Beau Young
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1/50 Student Photography F5.6 ISO
Floral prints with light colors are always in for Summer! The wedges strike again! Complete this simple outfit with a strappy wedge.
Sydney Gilbert Fashion Club President A hanley tee is golden for Summer Go crazy with loud shorts! Boat shoes and no socks is a staple!
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Chase Sugiono Fashion Club Treasurer