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CONTENTS 03 Briefs 04 The ‘40s 05 The ‘50s 06 The ‘60s 07 The ‘70s 08 The ‘80s 09 The ‘90s 10 The 2000s 11 The ‘10s 12

Mirror Staff

Copy Editor Olivia Kim

Designer Linlin Liu

Designer Alyka Mendoza

Photographer Melissa Gomez

Reporter Ethan Cruz

Reporter Emeka Ikechukwu

Reporter Natalia Rojas

Sponsor Danelle Taylor Johnston

Cover art by Josefine Garcia (10th)

Student Service Building

Mirror Reflections: 80 years of student news

Editor-in-Chief Noah Hernandez

14 “B-Rob” 16 Helen Lay Dalgleish 17 Mirror Staff Alum 20 May Birthdays 21 SA Talent Show 22 Week of Prayer 24 114 Years of LLA 25 26 LLA Legacy Teachers

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Join the Mirror Staff Legacy

The Mirror/Journalism applications are now open. If you are self-motivated, meet deadlines, and are eager to write, photograph, film, design and/or share the LLA high school campus and local stories, we would love you on the team. Apply at:

www.lla.org/apply4mirror

We Mourn the Loss

Edith Cameron, passed away on May 14. She served as an elementary aide at various grade levels for more than 20 years. A Go Fund Me page has been set up on behalf of the family to help with medical and funeral expenses.

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Mirror Archives

Check out the LLA Mirror archive and learn more about your school and its history.

https://issuu.com/lomalindaacademy/stacks Graduation Update 2020 Yearbook Dedication

The yearbook dedication was announced via a faculty zoom meeting this year by a surprise video from the Lomasphere staff to Bettesue Constanzo. Right after it was announced Kate Lewis, Lomasphere sponsor arrived at Constnazoâ€™s door with a gift and yearbook for her. Studentâ€™s can pick up their own yearbook at the locker pickup days on May 28 & 29.

Dr. Skoretz

Congratulations to Robert Skoretz who earned his Ph.D in Practical Theology, Religious Education from Claremont School of Theology on May 19, 2020.

From May 28, Thursday, to May 29, Friday, seniors will be able to receive their caps and gowns as they empty their lockers. On June 5, Friday, a pre-recorded Consecration service will be streamed at 7:30 p.m. On June 6, Saturday, a pre-recorded Baccalaureate service will be streamed at 9:00 a.m. A driveup-graduation for seniors will be held on June 7, Sunday, during which seniors will drive to school to receive their diplomas during their allotted time period based alphabetically by last name.

Virtual Student Art Gallery

The student art gallery has gone online this year due to the pandemc. View student art at:

https://www.artsonia.com/ artshow/124427/4817

The ‘40s: The Start By Linlin Liu The first recorded Mirror campaign can be found in the ‘45-‘46 I2 issue. On November 30, 1945, the most successful Mirror campaign up to date closed with 921 subscriptions. Two teams competed in this sale race: the Parrots and the Penguins. The Penguins, with a final subscription of 416, lost to the Parrots. But the efforts of both sides were equally applauded and appreciated. Following the gripping subscription campaign, the sponsors of the Penguins treated the victorious Parrots to a “delightful banquet” at the Dorcas building on the evening of February 17, 1946. Almost two years later, on October 13, 1947, the Mirror subscription campaign hit its historical high of 1,126 subscriptions. This time, the Mighty Midgets and the Hot Rods were at a close gap of 36 subscriptions. The Mighty Midgets won with a total of 581.

rebuilding of the school began on June 1. Both the Board of Education and the builders were pushing to reopen school in September. Along with the new building, students also received 136 new lockers worth $1,000 on The history of the Academy December 19, 1947. In the same year, the school yearbook reis not always filled with flowceived its name on December ers and joy. At midnight on March 17, 1947, a fire started at 22 after an Associated Student Body meeting. The name was school and burned down the Quid Nune, a Latin phrase front wing of the Academy meaning “What’s next?” building. According to the Although the record cannot ‘46-‘47 I6 issue, the total loss be found, it is certain that the was approximately between yearbook changed its name to $90,000 and $100,000. Lomasphere by March of 1950. The origin of the fire instiIn January 1950, the gated much speculation. After Constitution Committee a thorough investigation, the completed the first draft of the investigators agreed that the Loma Linda Union Academy fire might not have started Associated Student Body under natural causes. Constitution. The new constiAmidst much grief and adjustments, school continued in tution was read to the students the upper grade school build- during chapel. In March 1950, after making a few minor ing. Students were thankful changes, the Constitution was that they were still able to ratified section by section by attend classes. Seventeen the vote of ASB. seniors graduated on May 29, 1947. Two days later, the

The Booming ‘50s By Olivia Kim The Loma Linda Mirror Newspaper staff kicked off the 1950s with a huge campaign, as shown in the ‘50-’51 I9 issue on the front page. The entire school was split into two teams, the “Midgets” and the “Giants.” The high school student body was designated to each team depending on their height, with short boys and girls on the “Midgets” team and tall boys and girls on the “Giants” team. Each group competed against each other to see who could sell the most subscriptions of the Mirror in one month, with the goal being to sell 1,000 subscriptions total. Later in the decade, in the ‘56-’57 I9 issue on page 6, the senior class of 1957 wrote their last will and testament in the Mirror before they graduated and went off to walk down their own paths. Seniors addressed the junior class giving last testaments before they became the next senior class. Then the senior class’ will for the underclassmen at Loma Linda Academy was listed. The wills ranged from a senior

bequeathing their front row chapel seat to their younger sister, to a senior passing down their ability to always get caught chewing gum in class to an underclassman. It was a humorous and memorable way for the seniors to show off their quirks and things by which they will be remembered. As the ‘50s came to a close, the Mirror published their ‘59-‘60 I4 issue with a thoughtful article on page 2. Elder Paul Eldridge, a speaker of the Japanese Voice of Prophecy, came to Loma Linda Academy with an important message for the high schoolers. He pointed out that Americans often have narrowed attitudes concerning

foreigners, and that it is important for them to learn how to educate themselves on foreign traditions and respect their culture.

Photo: The LLA senior class of ‘57 arranged by the ‘56-’57 Mirror staff.

The 1960s By Natalia Rojas

The sixties is a time of social upheaval including Civil Rights protests, the Vietnam war, and the first man on the moon. Although many of our Mirror issues are lost from this decade, the few that we have display the interesting moments of the sixties at LLA and throughout the world. For only one dollar a year, you could subscribe to the Mirror and get it delivered to your house. One dollar sounds like a good deal now, but inflation has made the

dollar worth far less than before. To fund this program, the Mirror had advertisements throughout the pages. The advertisements ranged anywhere from local barbershops to vegetarian meat. Back then, there were some compelling segments such as: “Can You Imagine…” (‘59-’60 I5), “Robert’s Recollections on His Noon Meal” (‘59-’60 I4), “Ask Peaches” (‘66-’67 I2), and “Says the Editor” (‘60-’61 I2). At the time, the newspaper was shared with the junior

and elementary school. The Mirror was LLA’s history book for many years. When the class of 1962 graduated, they left their “wills” in the newspaper for remembrance (‘61-’62 I8). They even had a senior ditch day (‘61’62 I8). Also identified in the Mirror was a streak of teenagers who drew caricatures resembling Fidel Castro on the LLA Library’s magazines. It was truly a different time. In 1961, students raised money by selling light bulbs to get lockers for the shower rooms (‘61-’62 I2). The boys received their locker room in April of 1962 (‘61-’62 I7). The ASB (now SA) purchased a polaroid camera (‘62-’63 I4) The name change from ASB to SA occurred sometime in the early sixties as well. They also got a darkroom, which was a big deal at the time when film photography was proliferating ‘65-’66 I8). In 1966, LLA began their 50th year (‘66-’67 I1). The sixties was an interesting decade full of rich history here at LLA.

The Skinny on the ‘70s By Alyka Mendoza Loma Linda Academy in the 1970s was in many ways different from the school we know now. However, there are also things that never change. Everyone knows about the annual SA Talent Show, held this year virtually over Instagram. Recorded in ‘71’72’s ninth issue, SA held its first annual “Circus Circus,” a variation of a talent show. The opening was quite literally a circus with clowns and swan diving, but the real acts soon followed put on by students competing for the grand prize. Acts included a weight lifting demonstration, a backwards story titled “Rindercella,” and a frog imitation. Perhaps the circus aspect of the show extended beyond the opening. Remember the school song? As reported in ‘74-’75 I5, students voted down a Constitutional revision to “delete the mandatory publication of the school song from the MIRROR.” Students today are n0t alone, as the article states: “And if it seems a little unfamiliar, it just might be because the last time

we sang it in chapel was the spring of 1973.” Something definitely unfamiliar to current publications is a gossip column. In ‘74-’75 I13, The Mirror published a gossip column titled “point of view,” which received an interesting response in the following issue as shown in the image. There are other little fun details that stick out from

the 1970s, such as the first Loma Linda Academy Book of Guinness from ‘74-’75 I10. It is unclear whether that was the first and last book. Later on, the library underwent exciting changes in 1975. According to ‘75-’76 I2, “a simple loft-type structure over

part of the library” was built. The second floor covered with bright orange carpet included three group study rooms and a projector room for chapel. Moving on to major events, the Vietnam War began in 1955 and ended twenty years later. In May of 1975—as taken from ‘74-’75’s tenth issue—“Loma Linda received 400 South Vietnamese refugees from Viet Nam.” The refugees had mere hours notice before evacuation. Many had worked in the SDA hospital in Saigon, Vietnam, while others were involved in other SDA-related work. There’s a sentiment at the end of the article that, while talking of another situation, resonates with everyone around the world with all that is going on. “Many of them wonder what is going to become of their lives. The only answer to this question is ‘time.’”

80s Culture Wave 8

By Noah Hernandez The 80s were a time to be alive in America. Materialism was thriving, blockbuster films were skyrocketing and MTV was bringing music videos to people’s homes. During the 80s, Americans had a very vibrant culture, but what was life like for Loma Linda Academy students? In the school year of ‘81-‘82, Loma Linda Academy welcomed Dr. Doug Herrmann, the current headmaster, as a religion teacher. Also arriving at LLA that year was Dr. Anderson Sandiford, who is currently the teacher for American Literature and Writing, both regular and honors. Herrmann and Sandiford’s arrival to LLA was announced the year prior, in the fourth and final issue of the ‘80-‘81 school year. The ‘81-‘82 school year started off with a Student Association bang. LLA’s Student Association, or S.A.,

hosted a very well received Handshake. The second issue of the ‘81-‘82 school year reports that games such as modified musical chairs and pass the lifesaver with a toothpick were played.

During the summer before the ‘82-‘83 school year, beloved LLA nurse, Gloria Redfield, was hospitalized. She arrived at the hospital in mid-July for surgery. The first issue from the ‘82-‘83 school year reports that there were complications

with Redfield’s surgery due to a stroke. She was in partial paralysis for a period of time, but gained full control of her body again and resumed work. In the ‘83-‘84 school year, the theme of the senior presentation was James Bond. The show featured the two senior co-presidents, Rodney Boyd and Clark Davis, as 004 and 008. The second issue of the ‘83-‘84 school year reported that the “mysterious bad guys” were portrayed by the senior vice president, Kathy Hodgkin, and the senior secretary, Noreen Chan. Brian Mohr, who was the senior treasure, played a “notso-perfect” graffiti artist. Jan Bakland was seen on stage as a general henchman and the senior class pastor, Danny Lau, ironically played the “dastardly boss.”

90s: All that & a Bag of Chips By Emeka Ikechukwu The 10 years from 1990 up until the year 2000 are an important time in our history. A lot can change in 10 years. A couple months before the start of the decade, on September 23, 1989, the auditorium and gym in the then new elementary side was dedicated to Mr. YingFong-Chan and his family. Hence why it is called “Chan Auditorium.” The library, also on the elementary side, was dedicated to Dr. M. Jerry Davis for his “untiring effort in bringing the new elementary school to reality.” Fast forward to the end of the 95-96 school year and, just like nowadays, the Student Association’s hard work has paid off and is being shared with the rest of the student body. The difference is that there were awards for different categories, including People’s choice, classic, and contemporary. However, it seemed that some students at the time were a tad disappointed with

the talent show. A few students said that the show was too short, and a few others didn’t like the acts. A junior said that he liked the performances, but expressed disappointment that none of the bands were allowed to participate. The Symphony band toured the bay area and the choir visited the national capital. In the ‘99-’00 school year the SA Christmas Banquet’s theme was “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” the popular play by William Shakespeare. In 92-93 there was a dispute regarding the senior’s Havasu class trip. The gist of it is that the seniors had two full days in which they could use to do events (like a field trip) instead of an ordinary school day. However, the Havasu class trip was counted as one of those event days and the seniors were not happy. As you can see, the ‘90s were a very interesting decade for LLA history.

Children of the 2000s By Noah Hernandez

The 2019-2020 school year is the first year where the entire high school student body was born in the 2000s era. This makes the 2000s special to the current student body, but what exactly happened in those ten years at Loma Linda Academy?

The fifth issue of the ‘00-‘01 school year goes into the financial state of the Mirror, and the efforts that are put into producing it. From there, the article goes into detail about the hard work which is put into producing the Mirror. To close, there is a section dedicated to five tips, on what to do with your Mirror when you are done with it. The number one idea, keep it! In September of 2001, a terrible tragedy was heard not only across the nation, but across the world, and the Mirror reported it. The second issue of the ‘01‘02 school year featured a four paged spread covering the 9/11 terrorist attack. The feature begins on the pages fourteen and fifteen, with

a personal account from one of LLA’s now alumni, Elias Moses Lopez-Hakimian. He gave his own eyewitness report of what it was like to experience the horror of 9/11 first hand. It continues on page sixteen, with an article covering the after effects, both nationwide and in Loma Linda Academy. On page seventeen is a vertical chart, which covers the numbers and statistics from 9/11. It also took some of the numbers, and contrasted them with those of other catastrophic events.

As 2001 brought distress and sadness, 2002 brought joy and comfort to the Loma Linda Academy family, more specifically the Skoretz family. In the sixth issue of the ‘01-‘02 school year, Shailani Skoretz got her very first feature in the Mirror. The

issue talks about the experience of becoming parents, and how they feel blessed by God. In the ‘04-‘05 school year came

an infamous addition to the student handbook. One which still remains controversial amongst students and staff: Uniforms. Although this dress code change came in the fall of ‘04, it was announced about six months prior, in the fifth issue of the ‘03-‘04 school year. The uniforms were discussed on the school board for about five years before they had made the final decision to incorporate and enforce uniforms. This decision was made for a variety of reasons. Having an even social playing field on the surface level was the main push to bring uniforms into Loma Linda Academy.

The 2010s: Mood By Ethan Cruz As of December 2010, LLA had a lot of clubs. Other than the Math club, Youth-to-youth club, Photo club, and National Honor Society, other clubs included the tea club, ninja club, glee club, global heart club, pink ribbon club, and pep club. As you all know, most of these clubs donâ€™t exist anymore. According to another Mirror issue in 2013, LLA also had several other interesting clubs, including the book club, paint ball

club, MAD club, rock climbing club, CERT club, and electronic computer club. In 2013, the famous Franz Hall building had to be torn down due to poor condition of the building and the foundation. According to headmaster Doug Hermann, rebuilding and renovating Franz hall was not an option because it wouldâ€™ve cost too much. Aside from the talent show, LLA used to have drill

competitions, which were competitions where students would do choreographed pathfinder marches. According to a May 2014 mirror issue, drill competition had to be cancelled because not a lot of people signed up for the competition. Not only that, the talent show had to be cancelled too and it marked the first time in thirty years that talent show got cancelled.

114 YEARS 12

OF LOMA LINDA ACADEMY

By Linlin Liu

Looking through the archives of the academy participated in this On the lovely evening of May 15, the Mirror, the history of the school tradition, raising $1,615.91 in total. 1949, eight cars loaded with juniors comes to life. A third tradition was Field Day. and seniors drove down the 99 highEighty years of the Mirror have Much like the Track and Field Day, way toward Riverside, then to Loma witnessed it all: the Mirror subit was an event held by high school Linda, and lastly to the Derby House scription campaigns, the fall and students instead of junior high. in Colton. In Derby’s private dining rebuilding of the Academy buildUsually taken place on a warm April room, sixty guests enjoyed a night ing, the various clubs sprang to life day, this day “was devoted entirely to watching a musical motion picture. throughout the decades, the renamathletes.” Although some of these old traing of the school, the prosperity and The students were divided into ditions have gone into extinction, ingenuity of generations of students, two groups, each group with an it is certain that they have been an and, most importantly, the traditions appointed captain. Throughout integral part of the students’ life the day, students participated in that have shaped and are still shapthroughout the years. ing the uniqueness of Loma Linda various sports activities—including The oldest traditions may have Academy. fifty-yard dash, boys’ volleyball, and been forgotten, but the joy and One of the first and oldest school girls’ basketball—to earn points. memories they brought to the stutraditions was the newspaper ASB would prepare a picnic lunch to dents will be forever remembered subscription campaign. During the treat the energetic students. and cherished. They were the histocampaign, the students were divided ry of the earlier generations and the The fourth and more well-known into two teams. Some of the team glimpses of sound and color of their tradition is the Junior/Senior names included “Penguins,” “Hot youth. Banquet. It was first recorded on Rods,” and “Midgets.” page 7 of the ‘48-‘49|7-8 issue. After months of sales campaign, the winner was to be announced during chapel. The losing team would hold a banquet in recognition of the winning team’s success. The best record was achieved in 1974 with a total of 1,126 subscriptions. Another tradition recorded in the Mirror from the 1940’s was Ingathering Field Day. This much anticipated day began with a “briefing” in chapel in the morning. Then the students were let loose to go canvassing from door to door. By late afternoon, the students came back to school with money earned from the day’s hard work. According to the article in the ‘45-‘46 I2 issue, both the grade school and Class montage from the personal archive of Helen Lay Dalgleish (class of 1941).

Mirror Staff Alum By Ethan Cruz

Mary Smith Hudson, ‘52 When Mary Smith Hudson, class of 1952, attended Loma Linda Academy the Mirror staff where elected into office. Smith Hudson was also elected into Mirror office to be the assistant editor. The technology was much different back then, she said, “We had printing machines, not like the technology today everything was different back then. But it was a great time.” Smith Hudson has fond memories of working on the Mirror staff. “In fact I used to write a few articles” for the Mirror, she said, “interviewing different people about their lives. That’s what I was doing.” Smith Hudson is impressed with the current Mirrors, saying “Keep it up. Everyone loves to read the Mirror.”

John Parrish, ‘57 John Parrish, class of 1957, was also elected into Mirror office. “My classmates put me into it,” Parrish said, holding the office of the associate editor and during his Senior year, he held the office of editor-in-chief.” At the time the Mirror was much more hands on. “We sent copies to the print shop which used to be at the College of Medical Evangelists which later became the Loma Linda University. It was easy; I just carried the stuff in and they would set it in to make proofs. So with the proofs we would paste that up into the right layout for the pages and go ahead with the publication and it was printed at the print shop there.” Parrish remembers working on the Mirror staff as “a treat. We had other people who were really interested in writing and developing their skills in news writing and storytelling.” He remembers staying out of trouble for the most part” with his stories. Parrish enjoyed looking at the new mirrors, commenting “The Mirror staff are doing a great job. Photos by Ethan Cruz

Stories of the Past By Olivia Kim & Alyka Mendoza

Ever since Loma Linda Academy was first created in 1906 in a little tent in California, the school has grown to become one of the largest and oldest Seventhday Adventist academies in the United States. As it has endured and prospered for over 100 years, LLA has thousands of alumni, each with their own stories and many memories of their own days at this school. Alumni gathered at LLA’s Alumni Weekend event to celebrate their high school years and catch up with each other. Rudy Melashenko, an alumnus of the class of 1970, was a star player on the school’s soccer team who won Athlete of the Year at the chapel awards ceremony. He played under his coach, Dan Burt, as a left wing and participated in Bible studies during halftime and gifted the other teams Bibles. Melashenko even once scored a goal against UCLA, a feat he’s justly proud of. He remembers one day, when the boys were playing

soccer, football, and baseball on a single field, and the girls asked to play as well. Having grown up in the era he was born, Melashenko replied to a girl, “Well, Heidi that’s what

girls were made for: to come and cheer for the boys.” The girl just about slapped him. From the class of 1973, Craig Gorton is an alumni with a lot of stories to tell. He

remembers spending his high school days throwing oranges around campus, riding motorcycles from place to place, and sometimes even ditching school to go surfing with his friends. Gorton relates the most crazy thing he did in high school, having said, “[I pulled] a fire alarm. Yeah, you’re the first person I ever admitted that to. Anyhow, if I need to pay someone back for the expense of the fire department coming out, I could do that. I later was a member of the fire department. I became a firefighter paramedic here in town. So, hopefully I’ve paid my dues.” He leaves younger generations with a piece of advice, having said, “Doing the right thing is better than being popular among your peers.” An alumnus from the next century, Michael Young, graduated in 2000. When asked about the craziest thing he’d done during his time at LLA, he said, “It’s tough because my mom worked here at the elementary, so I usually had to be on my best behavior.” He recalled scoring a crazy behind-the-back shot in one basketball game. However, he wasn’t adept at only basketball. Young played football and mentioned the tournaments as one of the most memorable events. Another event Young found

memorable was band tour, especially his international tour to France. He played saxophone and was always battling for the first two chairs with a classmate of his.

cathedrals was one of the most memorable things.” Regardless of whether or not high school was the best period of time in their lives, many have fond memories they love

Many students may know Mr. Binkley, whether from band or from having him as a substitute teacher, who was the band director back then. Young recounted memories from the band tour to France and talked about how he loved playing in cathedrals, saying, “Learning the history and being able to play in these huge

to share. Current students should get involved and go for those opportunities; one day you may very well be retelling your high school stories as an alum.

Photos from Olivia Kim

“B-ROB” By Noah Hernandez

Ms. Beth Robertson, or “B-Rob” to her students, is the Computer Applications and Health teacher at Loma Linda Academy. In March of 2020, she broke the news to her students. The beloved teacher shared with her students that she was diagnosed with Stage 4 Lung Cancer. Robertson says that she was in her dad’s truck when she got the call. She recalls feeling scared and devastated after hearing the doctor’s report. After losing her mother only three months prior, her hopes for adjusting to a “new normal” were shattered. “The cancer diagnosis destroyed this hope for ‘normal,’” Robertson says. Since Robertson is now on medical leave, she has adjusted her daily schedule. “A typical day usually includes taking a walk in the morning and the evening—I try to get my 10,000 steps in on most days. I also spend time with God,” Robertson said. She also says that her day, depending on how she is feeling, consists of watching TV, doing puzzles, being on social media, and doing other activities to keep her occupied. In response to Robertson’s diagnosis, her family became a

big support of her cancer journey from the first day. Robertson said, “My dad has stayed with me most of the time. He lives in Phoenix and returns there for a few days every 3-4 weeks. My sister, Kerri (lives in Highland), has been our personal shopper. My entire family has been pray-

ing for me.” They stay connected through a group chat on a communication app known as Marco Polo. In terms of her school family, Robertson says that they have also been amazing. Teachers have been giving her gifts and cards, as well and praying for her since day one. Many students gave her hugs, cards and

notes after hearing the news. This all means a lot to her. Alumni have also been supporting Robertson through her journey. “Class of 2013, that I sponsored, sent me a special video—an awesome surprise!” Robertson said. In terms of her spiritual family, Robertson said, “My church family has been praying for me.” Through the process, Robertson has remained connected with the pastoral team at Azure Hills Seventh-day Adventist church. They have been continually praying for Robertson and her recovery. Robertson feels very loved and blessed by the response that she has received from the people around her. God has truly blessed me with an amazing family, school family, and church family,” Robertson said. The ‘19-‘20 school year has been a tough year for Robertson with her mom being diagnosed with cancer in August and passing away a few months later in October. Then a few months after that, Robertson herself was diagnosed with cancer. “The only place I could go is God. He has shown his love and care to me in so many ways. I won’t say I don’t have those “moments”

where I cry and shake my fist at God, but I eventually get back to the right place with God” Robertson said. Robertson said that she sees one of the ways that God shows His love through the people around her. The people who are close to her have been wonder-

possible side effects. Robertson said, “Before I started, the doctors of course had to go over all of these effects which can be terrifying! Thankfully, I have been blessed with fairly mild side effects.” The week after her first treatment, Robertson was not feeling that well. “I don’t feel on top of my game—a little nau-

“The only place I could go is God. He has shown his love and care to me in so many ways.” -Beth Robertson ful and supportive towards her. “I am constantly being reminded that I am loved and prayed for,” Robertson said. In terms of her recovery, Robertson wants the student body to know that she has had several good reports on some of her recent tests. After two out of the four treatments, the lesion in her lung has decreased by 25%, which she is happy about. Robertson also said that she took an MRI a couple of weeks ago. Although there were two small spots in her brain discovered in January, they have not changed and the doctors are not sure that they are cancerous. The third report was an MRI on her abdomen, which showed that her abdomen seems to be free of cancer. “With these reports, my family and I have been very encouraged,” Robertson said. Chemotherapy and immunotherapy come with many

seous, more tired than usual, in general just yucky!” Robertson said. Recently, Robertson has completed her last treatment, which consisted of three chemicals. The treatment took place on May 20, and she will now be receiving smaller treatments every three to six weeks. “After they see the effects of treatments, I am sure they will give me further details of my maintenance program,” Robertson said.

communicating with Robertson have both been appreciated. “My family and I appreciate any and all prayers! They make a difference! I also appreciate any emails, texts, etc,” Robertson said. “It can get pretty quiet here since I cannot go out except for the hospital and doctor’s appointments.” The irony of Robertson’s self isolation has not escaped her. “I have found it truly ironic that when I had to go into isolation because of my cancer treatment (chemo makes you immune-compromised) everyone else in the country went into quarantine,” Robertson said. Robertson finds the small mercies in this circumstance. She says that since the rest of the world is quarantined at the same time that she is, she does not feel like she is missing out on things. A special thank you is extended from Robertson to the teachers who have taken the role of a substitute teacher for her classes. To Ryan Codington, Lucio Camacho, and Robert Johnston,

“I am constantly being reminded that I am loved and prayed for.” -Beth Robertson Robertson is also dealing with an issue which involves the aortic valve in her heart. She believes there is a good chance she will need to get the valve replaced over the summer. To support Robertson and her family, praying for them and

Robertson says, “Thank you so much!” for carrying out her classes.

Helen Lay Dalgleish By Emeka Ikechukwu

Helen Lay Dalgleish was the oldest alumni to attend alumni weekend on February 29th. She is from the graduating class of 1941. Lay Dalgleish helped create a logo for Loma Linda Academy when she was in high school. During chapel, the principal at the time, AC Madison, asked the students to create a logo for the school. Helen submitted her design and ended up winning the contest! The logo was on the school uniform and jackets as well. In high school she worked in the office and was paid $8.63 one a month while tuition was just $10 per month! She has since kept numerous amounts of memorabilia over the years, including a fresh mirror pen from the 2020 alumni weekend. Photos by Victor Braga & Sue Peterson

Student Birthdays

MAY

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Raffaela Dias Haley Walker Henrique Barros Lisa McBride Nicolo Moralde Sarah Pasaribu Olivia Kim Reid Myers Natalia Ruiz Isaiah Sledge Chris Acevedo Colin Bailey Ian Bermudez Annelise Ribsgy Javan Knowlton

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Allyson Manoharan Ethan Richards Trevor Samples Aiden Tsao Marc Domini Canosa Jenaro Rodriquez Bianca Acevedo-Garcia Connor Church Alessandro Desia Jasmine Tomlin Alexander Kim Evan Knecht Jeremiah Realica Heaven Robles

SA Talent Show Six acts were submitted for this yearâ€™s SA Virtual Talent Show. Fish Matrix, LLC Flame, and Jubilant Jackets got 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places respectively.

Student Service Building

Dedication and opening day of the Student Service Building October 2011

Danelle Taylor Johnstonâ€™s room before completion.

First Mirror class in the new Student Service Building in Danelle Taylor Johnstonâ€™s new classroom (Mirror sponsor).

Renovation of Library—addition of 2nd floor/loft /75-’76 I2

Loma Linda received South Vietnamese refugees ‘75-76 I15

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Voting age lowered to 18 1971 1st annual SA “Circus-Circus,” Summer ‘71-‘72 I9 End of Vietnam War 1975

Apollo 11 lands on the moon 1969

LLA gets a darkroom for photography ‘65-’66 I8

Kennedy Assassinated 1963

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ASB changes name to Student Association in the 60s

Boys got PE lockers after selling light bulbs ‘61-’61 I2.

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LLUAASB Constitution ‘49-’50 |5 Korean WAr Begins 1950 First Business computer 1951 Mirror Campaign ‘50-’51 I9 Korean War ends 1953 Civil Rights Movement Begins 1954 Speaker from the Japanese Voice of Prophecy ‘59-’60 I4

LLA yearbook receives name “Quid Nune” ‘47-’48 |4

LLA Mirror Starts publishing 1940 Attack on pearl Harbor. Dec. 7, 1941 Library in construction ‘45-’46 |4 LLA Academy Franz Hall Burns down ‘46-’47 I6

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2020 Drive Through Graduate scheduled for 7 June 2020

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Student Services Building Opens 2010-2011 I6

Loma Linda Floods 2010-2011 I3

LLA 100 year k-12 celebration

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Facebook founded 2004

Terrorist Attack on the United States Sept. 11, 2001

E.U. adopts the Euro currency 1999

Teacher of the year award introduced. ‘90-’91 I7

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Golf War ‘90-’91

Berlin Wall torn down 1991

Chan Auditorium & Elem. library added ‘89-’90 I2

The Challenger Explodes 1986

New P.E. track installed over the summer ‘83-’84 I1

1st Macintosh Computer 1984

O’Connoer becomes 1st woman on Supreme Court ‘81

Andy Sandiford & Doug Herrmann arrive at LLA ‘80-’81 I4

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25 Being in distance learning did not stop the JH & HS campus ministries, who joined together and host a combined online week of prayer for the first ever. All together there were about 10-12 participants every day on screen and 3 students off screen working in production. They used Zoomâ€™s built in custom live stream feature and broadcasted through YouTube Live. The most challenging part was making sure all the videos turned on and off at the right time. Because it was all live in a Zoom room, we could only communicate through the chat and we couldnâ€™t see each other until the video turned on. After the service, the team would all turn on their videos and do a big sigh of relief and cheer each other on.

LLA Legacy Teachers By Danelle Taylor Johnston Loma Linda Academy (LLA) has a long history of dedicated staff members and excellence in teaching. Currently there are 49 staff members k-12 who have worked at LLA for more than 15 years. This is an LLA legacy. Two of LLA’s longest running teachers are Coach Sue Peterson, 43 years, and Coach Jon Hall, 41 years. They have been working together in the physical education department for over 40 years. Before Hall started at LLA, he recalls people telling him that he would be “run out of town by those doctors kids. So I came in like a drill sergeant,” Hall remembers. He laid down the law with those early classes. In fact, he was so hard on one class he made one of the students start crying. Now Hall is good friends with that student and Hall loves teasing him about it. When Hall and Peterson first came to LLA there was no varsity program. Instead they built a huge intramural program. “We had as many as 90 kids at night in the gym playing volleyball. It was very popular,” Peterson said. Over the years they have worked together to help build up the offerings, along with Dan Peterson who became the first athletics director, and establish the varsity program. At the beginning the varsity program only played against other Adventist schools and community teams. It was in the “the 80s or early 90” that LLA joined CIF, Peterson said. The early years were particularly challenging as Hall and Peterson taught seven classes, sponsored a

class, ran an intramural program and coached varsity. “We were done,” Hall said. Teresa Phillips, math teacher and LLA class of 1985, started teaching at LLA 28 years ago. Phillips was a student of Peterson. “It took a little while to get used to calling my former teachers by their first names,” Phillips said. The first few years at LLA she felt like she “had to prove to the students and their parents that I was a good teacher, even though it wasn’t my first year teaching.” Phillips however was already embedded in LLA as she started a long standing tradition when she was an LLA high school student. A long standing LLA tradition is the junior senior banquet. It was actually Phillips who established the current format of the banquet. “When I was a junior at LLA, my class decided to make the JR/SR banquet all about the seniors. I made a slideshow, my friend made a story with all their names in it, and we celebrated them on that night.” This format is now a tradition at LLA. This year the class of ‘21 had the banquet all planned and ready to go, but sadly the event was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Another traditions that has been going strong for many years at LLA is the senior Lake Havasu trip. Peterson said the trip was established before she came, but in 1984 LLA started going to Lake Havasu to the Nautical Inn, which is still the tradition. Fortunately the class of 2020 also was able to enjoy this tradition in Sept. of 2019. Teachers continue to dedicate

their career to LLA because of the wonderful students, supportive parents, and great colleagues. Peterson recalls, with moist eyes, how when she had cancer the LLA parents and students lifted her up with an abundance of food, so much she had to give some away; cards; pajamas even; and so much love. “It comforted me. Their support was unbelievable. The people were so supportive and helped me back to health. I cherish that time that they were there for me.” One of the best parts about working at LLA is the bonds teachers get to build while working with students. Phillips especially enjoys working with students to put on performances, “where the students and I can write scripts, decorate the stage, and plan a presentation. It is a lot of work, but very rewarding.” Peterson and Hall fondly remember the times with students at the water Ski Club Lake Mead spring break trip that they did for years. They would take about 100 students on the trip and took eight houseboats, eight ski boats and 15-20 sponsors. They would play games every night and have competitions. In the evenings students who got in trouble that day had to walk the plank. One moment that has become part of LLA lore is the time Coach Hall had to walk the plank into the cold night lake. It was the first and only time a teacher had to do so. Working with students, Peterson said has been “unbelievable special times” that have created “special bonds.”

Lynne Hattendorf, guidance counselor, has worked at LLA for 28 years. She has run the Youth-to-Youth club for 27 years, and has found it rewarding. It has allowed students to serve and better understand “what social workers do to help the homeless population.” In addition, the club “provides students the opportunity to gain leadership experience in a less intimidating way than class or SA office” allowing “more introverted club officers a chance to lead and grow through their time in the club.” In addition to the bonds with students and parents, LLA faculty are tightly knit together like a family. Lynne Hattendorf said, “I remember throwing together a ladies night out birthday party for Shevawn Tanner [former administrative assistant] in just one day and so many were able to attend and help her feel celebrated for her 40th. Hattendorf also hosts LLA ladies-night-out events, usually at her home. These events “have fed my social soul,” Hattendorf said. Hall said the most rewarding part of his long LLA career has been “working with Susan Peterson. All these years, we’ve had two fights in 41 years. Both my fault and it lasted about 30 minutes.” Doug Herrmann, head principal, has worked at LLA for a total of 33 years. He said, “It has been a joy to work with such an extraordinary team of educators and to call them friends. I am humbled to work with and to have worked with such giants.” The faculty have spent so much

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time at LLA that their children grew up attending the many LLA events. “I loved it when all the teachers would come to an activity and bring their whole families. Many kids grew up running around LLA,” Phillips said. Peterson said the school was a huge part of raising her children. “They still

and I are the youngest mid 60 year old,” Hall said. When Peterson’s daughter Heather graduated in 1999 Peterson spoke at the graduation. Peterson shared lots of stories from field trips in elementary school all the way through high school. One of the

talk about it to this day. That is their best memories from childhood.” In fact the kids spent so much time at LLA, Peterson’s children thought that family trips were the same as school trips. LLA’s school culture stays strong due to the supportive community, dedicated teachers, and great students. “They keep you young. Youth is contagious. I believe Sue

guests said he had always wondered why his friend spent so much money on Adventist education. “After hearing that lady talk, I get it,” the man said. “Because,” Peterson said, “where else do you have those kinds of connections with your kids and classes? We have been blessed.” Hall agreed and added, “There is no better school than LLA.”

“There is no better school than LLA.”

LLA 20+ Year Current Teachers & Staff Simons, Steve (47) Peterson, Sue (43) Shelton, Mary Jean (42) Hall, Jon (41) Sandiford, Andy (35) Christoffel, Joyce (34) Herrmann, Doug (34) Uribe, Sergio (33) Machain, Linda (31)

Brettnacher, Mark (31) MacKenzie, Regina (30) Robinson, Beth (29) Bradford, Mark (28) Hattendorf, Lynne (28) Medley, Maria (28) Phillips, Teresa (28) Udvardi, Kirk (26) Herrmann, Merry (24)

Richards, Penny (24) Hahn, Jeri-lee (23) Penington, Randy (23) Pope, Lori (23) Quishenberry, Tom (23) Cole, Maureen (22) Ibarra, David (22) Miller, Dana (22) Morales, Oscar (22)

Cameron, Edith (21)* Mowery, Karen (21) Rothgeb, Connie (21) Skoretz, Robert (21) Jarrard, Warren (20) Kaatz, Karen (20) *Passed away 14 May 2020

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