MIR ROR 16 March 2018 Vol. 85 Issue 9
Loma Linda Academy News Reflecting on LLA since 1940s
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03/17 ST. PATRICK’S DAY
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03/18 MAKER FAIRE
03/19-23 SPIRIT WEEK
Pi Day By Leileen Aguilar
Women’s Month By Ivanna Vargas
Judy Chy (12) and Brianna Vasquez (12) at the Women’s March in LA ‘18 photo by: Judy Chu
Since the initiation of this celebration has begun, there have been many new courses of action that have began to be taken, such as marches for women rights and faires to continue to advocate. On this month we strive to remember those women who have changed the world and those who have yet to change it.
The month of March is when the United States celebrates Women’s History Month. According to the National Women’s History Project, the Education Task Force of the Sonoma County (California) Commission first initiated the idea for a Women’s History week in 1978, and in 1980 President Carter recognized the week of March 8 as National Women’s History week. Over the following 10 years, women across the country continued to fight for the recognition of women in history, so finally in 1987 Congress recognized the entire month of March as Women’s History Month. This recognition was especially
significant to the educational field, because it encouraged gender equality in the classroom. Teachers in our own school have experienced the struggle of women in education. Mrs. Elssmann was once a young high school graduate ready for college, but like many other young women in her generation, she was told that college was not worth it, because she was a woman. Her aspirations of medical school soon became all but dreams of another life. Although this experience may seem to be from so long ago, as a society we must look back at these memories as a reminder of our continuous battle for equality.
photo by: Salomon Gallo
Maker Faire By Kaleo Smith
Every year on the 14th of March, Pi Day is celebrated to honor the infinite ratio of pi (π) that we have learned to use in math. Ms. Baker has given some creative experiments using pi, one of which is that there’s a video on YouTube called Song of π! that designated each number a key to make a song out of pi. She also explained an interesting fact that there is evidence in the Bible it has been proven that they used pi to build Solomon’s temple. To celebrate Pi Day, there were around 450 different pies with numerous flavors distributed at lunch made by Ms. Baker’s mother for the high school students and faculty. The pie flavors distributed were apple, lemon meringue, lime meringue, fresh strawberry, cherry, berry, and other types of pie flavors. All of which were delicious and a good way to celebrate Pi Day! photo by: Leileen Aguilar
Briefs • 5 March 2018 - The SA Talent Show took place displaying talents from all four grades. Kaitlyn and Co. came in 1st place in both the student vote and judges’ vote. • Pastor Holm is doing great and is currently able to walk with the support of others. He is about to graduate from home patient therapy to outpatient therapy.
Shamrock Shake By Salomon Gallo Ingredients: 2 cups of vanilla ice cream 1 ¼ cups of whole milk ¼ teaspoon mint extract 9 drops of green food coloring Whip cream (optional) ½ tablespoon of green decorator sugar (optional) 2 tablespoon of chocolate syrup (optional) Mint leaves (optional) Tools: Blender Glass Directions: Combine the ice cream, milk, mint extract, and food coloring into the blender and blend thoroughly until smooth. Drizzle the chocolate syrup around the inside walls of the glass. Pour the shake into the glass. (Source: Julie Kimball Fitzgerald on Allrecipes.com)
TIE field trip to the San Diego Maker Faire ‘17 The Maker Faire is coming up on Sunday March 18. According to Mr. Oswald, it is “an organized gathering of many different makers, designers, inventors, scientists, artists, and more coming together to display, demonstrate, and sometimes provide hands-on experiences for others. They include many different things from the STEAMS (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math, and Service) areas of life. The purpose of this event is to educate, inspire, and provide hands-on experiences to students, parents, adults, and teachers.” It will include a wide variety of activities, including quad-copter racing, robotics teams, the world’s largest robotic giraffe, SWAT (police special weapons and tactics), cooking experiences, and the fire department. There will be guest speakers, music, booths, demonstrations,
• 7=11 March 2018 - Walla Walla College Days took place with students touring the campus, scenery, and town, visiting downtown Walla Walla and participating in class activities
photo by: Ivanna Vargas
and more. There will also be groups from La Sierra University, Loma Linda University, Pacific Union College, Andrews University, Walla Walla University, Southern University, and Southwestern University that will be doing activities. Students can participate in activities, talk to the groups from various colleges, and watch demonstrations. This is a great opportunity for students to learn about STEAMS so that our generation can take the torch from the last generation and continue progressing.
• 12 & 13 March 2018 - Soccer Class Games: • 1st Place: Seniors • 2nd Place: Juniors • 3rd Place: Freshmen • 4th Place: Sophmores • Submissions are now being accepted by Mrs. Gillespie till April 2nd for the Art Show • • March 19-23 is spirit week. SA has advertised what each day’s theme will be. (also in morning memo)
Mirror Staff Editor-inChief Ivanna Vargas
Design Editor Hannah Sitanggang
Photo Journalist Angela Jin
Photo Journalist Grace Morales
Reporter Leileen Aguilar
Reporter Chloe Hegstad
Reporter Salomon Gallo P. 1
Reporter Cheerleen Hu
Reporter Noah Hernandez
Reporter Kaleo Smith
Sponsor Danelle Taylor Johnston
Publisher Datha Tickner