M I R ROR 1 June 2018 Vol. 85 Issue 14
Loma Linda Academy News Reflecting on LLA since 1940s
- wishing you the best as we go to infinity and beyond -
Advice from the Class of 2018 “Never take your phone out in Mr. Herrmann’s room without permission! Have fun with your friends, but don’t be afraid to make new friends! Always do your homework! Read lots of books! Always try and never give up! Junior year will be hard, but you can do it! Never ever ever take on two honors course and a college course in the same year! (Unless you are like the Flash or something) Don’t feel forced to date in high school!” -Becky Bates “Just roll with the punches. Whatever comes will come no matter what do, so learn to adapt and go with the flow. This will save you a lot of unnecessary stress and tears over the years, trust me.” -Ciara Rader “Don’t lie to yourself. You know you won’t do it later.” -Leileen Aguilar Offense is only created if we want it to. Loosen up and laugh with them because life is a joke, and jokes are only funny when experienced, not explained. -Salomon Gallo “focus on what will be important in the long run, not just what seems important in that exact moment of time” -Bhavisha Desai
“Keep pushing until the end” -George Corrales
“Four years does not fly by.” -KendaUkiru
“Do your best to explore your interests in high school. Try to map out what you want to do with your life, and start thinking early about colleges and career plans. It’s fine if you don’t have it all figured out by senior year (I know I sure don’t), but the sooner you have a plan, the easier it will be.” -Ciara Rader
“Don’t procrastinate. Plan ahead of time. Try bullet journaling. Keep a balanced social and personal life.” -Brendan Cocos
“Don’t feel like you HAVE to be involved in everything. If you wanna do something, do it, but if you don’t have time, don’t stress yourself about it too much. If you stretch yourself out too far, you won’t be able to give as much time to each activity as you would if you had done less.” -Julianne Magakat
“Do not ever think that you’re too cool to do something or participate in something. Highschool only comes once, so try to do everything. Go to all the vespers, participate in all the activities, meet new friends and so forth. Enjoy highschool.” -Kallan Kunihira
“Work hard and do your best in all of your classes and try to do yourself a favor by doing your work ahead of time. Most importantly don’t forget to have a lot of fun and enjoy your years in high school!” -Kailee Rohmer “Be receptive to the opportunities you are presented with, whether that be opportunities for worship and service through Campus Ministries, opportunities to interact with your classmates at class or SA events, or opportunities to learn in class. You’ll only receive as much as you are willing to receive.” -Shelly Rauser
“DO AND GO TO EVERY SINGLE ACTIVITY” -Ken Cautivar “Dont worry too much, enjoy now” -Lauren Wilson “Try to participate in as many class events as possible. It really helps you to bond with your classmates and form friendships, and missing out on all the fun stuff that happens sucks.” -Marco Ruiz
“Don’t overwork yourself” -Tate Gavanza
“Be involved and don’t be scared to try everything you’re interested in! Even if your friends aren’t doing it and you don’t know anyone, just go for it because that’s how you meet more people!” -Judy Chu “Include don’t exclude “ -Austin Oliver “Take your time and enjoy high school. It goes by fast in the blink of an eye. Take this time to explore yourself as an individual.” -Samara Khasru
“High school may seem and feel long, but it really does go by fast. Develop many friendships because as you branch out, you start understanding what true friendship looks and feels like. Push yourself to try new activities, whether or not it may seem interesting to you, because you may develop a passion that may ultimately shape your future.” -Rica Veluz
Signing Away the Next Four Years
Briefs
These three seniors will be continuing their volleyball careers at select colleges
Demari Webb University of California Davis
“Excited to say that I have officially committed to continue my academic and volleyball career at UC Davis! Thank you to all my family, friends, and coaches for supporting me and helping me accomplish my goal.”
Hannah Mckee Saint Martin’s University
“Blessed to announce my commitment/signing to Saint Martin’s University to continue my volleyball and academic career. Thank you to all of those who helped me reach this achievement.”
• On last week’s issue of the mirror there was a mistake made under Ms. Tickners name. She was not the LLE PE teacher, but rather the LLE Vice Principal and JH PE teacher. • Graduation is coming up this is the tentative schedule... -Consecration: June 8, 7:00 PM at Campus Hill Church -Baccalaureate: June 9, 8:45 AM at Loma Linda University -Class Night: June 9, 8:45 PM at LLA Junior High Gym -Commencement Graduation: June 10, 6:00 PM at LLA High School Oak Grove • Next wek is Finals week and here is the schedule:
Morgan Hall Flagler College
“More than thankful to my family, teammates, coaches, and everyone else who has helped me to get to this point. So excited to play at the next level.”
06/05-07 FINALS WEEK
06/09-10 GRAD WEEKEND
06-08 SUMMER VACATION
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M I R ROR 1 June 2018 Vol. 85 Issue 14
Loma Linda Academy News Reflecting on LLA since 1940s
- wishing you the best as you go to infinity and beyond -
Notes to the Seniors by You Rica Veluz “Yzballer! Thanks for welcoming me into high school. We’ve had some awesome times together. Thanks for being a great role model and teaching me a lot. Have fun at Southern!” -Aiden Walls Megan Napod “Megan! I can’t believe time has flown by this fast and you are starting college already. I wish you the best and can’t wait to see what God has in store for you.” -Michelle Santos Kaedem Caragdag and Chris Leon “To my work buddies! I love you both so so much. Thank you for being role models to me & for always having fun times. You guys always make me laugh & I am going to miss you both so much :( It’s going to be very weird not seeing you both on campus everyday but I know that you’ll go on to do amazing things & I pray for this new chapter of life you begin to write. Love you!” -Jasmine Bilbao Kallan Kunihira “Kallan! Quartet buddies for the past 2 years yuh :) I really am gonna miss all the spontaneous adventures that we have. Literally, you are always down for anything & I always have so much fun with anything we do. I’m really gonna miss you but I know that you’ll go on to do great things & I’m praying for you bud! Always know that you have a friend in Loma that will go on any crazy adventure you have. Love ya!” -Jasmine Bilbao Angelica Smith “You are the first person I talked to when I came to this school, you are my sweetest, best friend Angie. I had really unforgettable memories that we made together in swim PE and swimming team. I can’t believe you are going to college next year, I will miss you so bad. I love you and wish you good luck.” -Angela Jin Josh Rivera “You’re honestly the most chill person ever. I’m really grateful that I got to meet you this year and I’m definitely gonna miss you next year.Good luck in college!!!” -Ayesha Baig Yesenia Castaneda “Take care, I know you will do great thing for the world outside of this school.” -Noah Hernandez Hannah Sitanggang “I’m gonna miss you so much in high school! Thank goodness you won’t hit me in the halls anymore though. Can’t wait to see where life takes you, love you!” -Delaina Kaitlin Kim “I’m gonna miss you sooo much! I’ll be lonely at home! I’ll always be here to welcome you back;) YOU BETTER VISIT! ILY! “ -Nicole Kim Natalie Palomares “Thank you for being an awesome friend I’m going to miss you next year! I hope you live you life. I’m going to miss you when you leave Thank you for being one of my coolest, sweetest, friends.” -Lisa McBride Kallan Kunihira “Thanks for being a senior I can look up to in pro musica. Also for keeping me in focus with learning my music.“ -Mercel Serrano Jackie Im Hey Jackie :), how ya doin, chillin I bet. I hope that senior year has been nice and relaxing for you, cause u know the next like decade or more is gonna be H E double hockey sticks. Thanks for always being so nice and helpful for whatever questions I have, and u should come over and eat more often, hahaha. And know that I’ll always be the little bro u never had. p.s. if someone is ever bothering u let me know” -Joseph Park Yuri Altemus “Yuri, thank you for being my big brother. Have fun in college, and don’t forget about me! Chivalry is not dead” -Kayla Bugayong
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Harry Feng “Hi Harry! It’s so sad that you are graduating very soon. :( Though we have known each other for only two years, our friendship is amazing. We are both international students so we are able to talk and support each other when we go through difficulties in life studying abroad. I hope you will continue having a joyful time in college. Best wishes for you!” -Cheerleen Hu Andrea Lau “Hey, our swim team captain and my best friend. I love your sense of humor and your personality. I wish I could continue being salty and sassy and have more spaghetti feed with you. I will miss you and good luck in college.” -Angela Jin Yuri Altemus “Thanks for being my swim and football buddy” -Luke Cotton Nicole Evangelista “Nicole, you helped me survive this year and I can’t believe your leaving me. Thank you for all the unforgettable memories. Sports won’t be the same without you. I love you and I’m gonna miss you!” -Besha Osias Judy Chu “I’m gonna miss Judy so much, she’s led me through so much and has given me so much important advice. She’s also been a really amazing friend, never failing to make me laugh. She is such a great person and I hope college treats her well. I love you and I’ll miss you Judy!” -Morgan Baker
Lauren Wilson “Lauren!!! Thank you for being such a sweet and loving senior. You always make me laugh and smile. I will miss you so much, but I know you’re going on to do great things. You’re finally done with high school!! Thanks for all the advice you gave me this past year. I wouldn’t have gotten through my freshmen year without you!” -Allison Rhee Rica Veluz “Rica!! Thank you for being my best friend this year. You are so kind and I always look forward to talking to you. Never let anyone tell you who you can be. I will miss you so much!!” -Allison Rhee Nathan Dien “Hi Nathan, you’ve been my friend for a really long time. I just wanna say thank you for always having my back I’ll be sad that you are leaving me, but i will pray for you. Have fun at puc” -Dwight Marbun Hannah Chang “Unnie! You have been my third mom for as long as I can remember. You have been there for me since birth and I have so many memories with you. Thank you for being there through my worst. I will miss you so much. Thanks for all the amazing advice you’ve given me these past years. I love ya!” -Allison Rhee Kenny Dockham “Good job for being Julianne’s boyfriend you guys r cute together. And you’re a nice person” -Claire Elias Bhavisha Desai “I will miss you so very much but I will be comforted knowing that wherever you go, you will always be smiling and making others smile just the way you do.” -Benruby Ramirez Julian Hawkins “Congrats on graduating Boosted, thanks for all the car rides, laughs, and fun memories. You’re the best friend we could ask for and we’re gonna miss seeing you around school every day. “ -Your besties, B & L <3
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Demari Webb “You are a Volleyball goddess” -John-Michael Lott Angelica Smith “Congratulations and good luck” -Alex Enke “Aye wassup enke you’re cool” -Eric Kaitlin Kim “Thanks for being a great senior! I got to know you well during PE class. We’ve gotten to be better friends. Have fun in college!” -Amanda Bora Andy Suh “Your captaining will be missed. ” -Ryan Bermudez Aman Desai “Pack it up and go lol” -JD Pagarigan Andy Suh “Purpose is forever my brother, live out your purpose. Have fun in college bro” -Leo Fernando Ken Cautivar “Thanks for being my childhood best friend and for all the laughs and memories we’ve made. I can’t believe you’re graduating so soon and I’ll miss seeing you around all the time. Good luck in college!!” -Kelsey Moreno
Kristen Simental “Thank you for showing me an amazing junior year!” -Jackson Young Izabel Rengifo “Going to miss you you are so nice and funny have fun at college “ -Destiny Thona Ashley Joseph “Never give up, your determination inspires me every day. Have fun in college!” -Justin McGrath Shelly Rauser “Block out the haters and follow your heart. The best music is where you make it.” -Justin McGrath Natalie Palomares “Nat, your natural positivity and cheerfulness always brighten up my day. Keep growing in God, but donde esta?” -Justin McGrath Robinson Massey “Bro. Never. Put. Down. The. Guitar. And I can’t wait to hear a sermon from Pastor Robinson.” -Justin McGrath Sophia Hodgkin “Thank you for being a great big sister and best friend! We are gonna miss being with you in school! Love you!” -Alex and Summer Hodgkin Nathan Dien “Thanks for being an awesome friend and a person that I can depend on.” -Jesse Siregar Elly Lee “Congratulations and good luck” -Alex Morgan Hall “You’re hilarious and I’m going to miss playing volleyball with you. You’re gonna do amazing at flagger love you lots<3️” -Bia Silva
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