The boys’ soccer team is having one of its strongest seasons yet, racking up many wins over the span of a couple of weeks.
With huge victories of 16-1 and 14-1, they have been dominating the league and setting high standards The season began back in November, leaving the team in a rough spot in the first few games. Since those first couple of games, they’ve managed to keep an unbroken streak of 11 wins, severely outperforming everyotheropponentthey’veplayed.
Nicolas Drachenberg (‘27), an avid soccer player and member of the class of 2027, said that the team’s mentality shifted after the first couple of games, explaining that when the players began taking the matches more seriously, their performance on the field improved He credited the team's comeback to the new coaches, noting that they’ve done a great job in bringing the team back together andintroducingamoreseriousapproachtopracticesandgames
Despite winning by large margins, the team has remained disciplined and focused through the games Nico explained that the players stay focused until the end, staying humble and kind throughout the game by keeping long-term goalsinmind,likeCIF
CIF, or California’s Interscholastic Federation, is the organization that oversees high school athletics programs in California. It also hosts championships and tournaments As they head further into the season, this team will continue to carry on the heart and grit that have so far defined their season. Their determination and teamwork are sure to leave a mark, and we can’t wait toseewhatthey’llaccomplishnext.
Volleyball Tournament
Writer: Joshua Rai
Editors: Javet Wongkaren & Yehbin Jeon
The Class of 28’ held a fundraiser volleyball tournament on January 10 at Loma Linda Academy. Six teams participated in the event and paid an entrance fee of $10 per person. Even though the tournament was held at LLA, anyone could enter as long as they were currently in high school. There was a food stand for players and spectators, which they delivered to your seat
The tournament moved into bracket play, where every team played simultaneously, and then was seeded based on record. The 1st-seed team would play the 3rd-seed team, and the 2ndseed team would play the 4thseed team. After bracket play, it led to the finals to determine who would win it all.
The teams in the finals were “Joshua and Friends” and “Eva’s Team.” The winner, Eva’s team, then received a medal, and the tournament ended around 10 P.M. This tournament was very fun, and I hope to have more in the future with more fun competition.
Stay tuned for more volleyballrelated news in our next issue!
Writer: Giselle Cruz
Editors: Rockton Hill & Ethan Row
NEW YEAR, BETTER HEALTH
CoachHall’stakeonImprovingHealthandWellness
Writer:OliviaAnilus
Editor
:KaileyPipersburgh
Have youkept upwithyourNew Year’sresolutionof eating healthier in 2026? No? I thought so How about going to the gym 3-4 times a week? Nope, PE doesn’t count. Did you finally fix that lousy sleep “schedule”? Sleepinginclasswon’tcutit
Some of us might be unsure how to improve our health and wellness in 2026. Even though most of us have had someexposuretothelifestyleofabluezone,suchasLoma Linda, we might still not see the improvements we want in our overall well-being To give you the secrets to reaching a new level of wellness, I sat down with the loved P.E coach,fitnessguru,andhealthfanatic,CoachHall.
Coach Hall: Q&A
Question: What is the best wellness advice you have forhighschoolstudents?
Answer: Be active, don’t stop. Always keep moving, keep lifting weights. Eat moderately. You know, you can have some junk food in there, but if the foundation of your nutrition is good, your body knows how to deal with it I wouldsayconsistencyisthemainthing
Question: What do you believe is the secret to longevity?
Answer: First of all, mental attitude. Have a positive attitude and tell yourself you don’t have a long time. The other thing is to live in a “blue zone.” Loma Linda is a blue zone.(*BlueZonesarespecificgeographicregionsworldwide with the highest concentrations of centenarians and longest life expectancies, often reaching age 100+. ) Eat moderately well, get in the weight room, pick some form of cardiovascular exercise you wanna do, and just practice that fortherestofyourlife,anditshouldbealongrun
Question:Whatareyourfitnesshabits?
Answer: The main habits I can think of are, number one,liftingweights.I’veliftedweightssinceIwas8yearsold, whether it was body weight, free weights, or machines. I’ve always done gymnastics, always in some way working out the muscular and skeletal systems. Also, just being active. I’ve always pursued speed strength. I've always pursued cardiovascularthroughrunningandmountainbikingnow.
Question:Howoftendoyouworkout?
Answer:Iworkoutinsomeway,sometypeofworkout every day Don’t do the same workouts every day If you lift weights one day and do cardio the next day, your body still hasachancetorecoverfromoneortheother
Question:Whathealthyfoodsor snacksdoyourecommend?
Answer: Well, one that I really like, but it’s manufactured food, is called kachava. It’s a very nutritious supplement shake I mix one up and have one almost every day. That’s my main snack. Another healthy snack, there are a couple of good protein bars out there that I like The one I eat the most right now is called Barebell; they’re made with pretty good ingredientsandprovideagoodamount ofprotein
Question: What advice do you haveforstayingconsistentinthegym?
Answer: Make it a habit. Just make it like you wake up in the morning, you get dressed, you brush your teeth, you have breakfast, drink eight ounces of water, and you go to the gym Make it part of your lifestyle, makeitahabit
NEW YEAR, BETTER HEALTH
Coach Hall: Q&A Continuation
Question:Howhassleepimpactedyourwellness?
Answer: Well, I do know this I probably do not get enough sleep, but I do nap a lot As far as it has made my journey better, worse, easier, or harder? I couldn’t really tell you that. All I know is that my body tells mewhenIneedmoresleep,andthenIgetmoresleep.
Question:Howcanteensimprovetheirsleephabits?
Answer: Once again, make it a habit. Go to bed consistently at the same time every night and try to get to bedreasonably early. Ithink researchshows that goingtobedearlierandgettingupearly tends toleadto bettersleephabitsthangoingtobedlateandgettinguplate.Ithinkyou’resupposedtohaveadarkroom, a cooler room, and maybe some white noise. Don’t watch TV and fall asleep immediately after, and try to disengagefromyourcellphoneanhourbeforeyougotosleep
Question:Whatareyourfavoritetypesofexercise?
Answer: I love strength training. I love anything to do with speed work or anything that loads the musculoskeletal system in a way that makes me bigger, faster, and stronger At my age, it’s going to allow me to fight off the ravages of time and gravity, so I’d have to say resistance training is my favorite type of exercise
Question:Howlonghaveyoubeenonafitnessjourney?
Answer: I’ve been on a fitness journey since I was eight years old. I can remember doing 1000 sit-ups nonstop I just kept going and going to challenge myself, and I have always liked to be active I’ve been on ajourneysinceIwaseightyearsold.
Answer: I don’t know what you’d call it, but I grew up with a triangle A spiritual, mental, and physical triangle. The base of the triangle is physical, and I figure if the physical aspect wasn’t that important, it wouldn’tbethefoundation.Strongbody,strongmind,strongmuscles,strongheart,goodbloodflow,brain getsnourished.Morepotentialtoactivatetheintelligencethatyoupossess.
Answer: I take supplements with multiple vitamins. I take B vitamins and eat a lot of spinach and blueberries Other than that, I try to get enough sleep and have a positive frame of mind One more thing about that, though, I teach high school because your immune system is exposed to all these high school studentswithallthegermsandstuffgoingaroundovertheyears Itbuiltastrongimmunesystemforme
Answer: By hopefully practicing what I preach and what I teach, that is staying active, eating reasonably well, trying to get enough sleep, and having a positive mental attitude My underlying philosophy is I’m not gonna rust out. So now do you know how to up your wellness game in 2026? I hope so!Ifyouhaven’ttakenanythingfromthisinterview,takehisinspiringwords:
“I just keep going. You know you don’t stop exercising because you get old, you get old, and you just stop exercising, and you shouldn’t do that. Nothing says that at the age of 70, I can’t exercise. It’s just that for some reason we tend to stop being active at a certain age, but use it or lose it. And if you keep using it, you can stay in the game a long time.” -CoachHall
Sibling Spotlight: KeepingUpWith theAlaos
Writer: Allison Kim
Editor: Priscilla Alao & Yehbin Jeon
You may have seen this amazing sibling trio around on campus or on the soccer field You might have spotted them representing Nigeria during the flag parade back in November. Perhaps you’ve caught sight of them in the spotlight, answering questions about the Bible. These siblings work hard and play hard, both inside and outside the classroom. That’s right it’s Elizabeth (‘26), Priscilla (’27), and Michael (’29)!
As the oldest, Elizabeth is a natural leader She serves as the Historian for the Class of 2026 and Vice President of the Healthcare Careers Club. In her spare time, she enjoys baking, hiking, and learning Yoruba, a Nigerian language. Although her schedule as a senior is packed, Elizabeth still makes time to play soccer and participate with her siblings in the Pathfinder Bible Experience (PBE), a program where parts of the Bible are committed to memory Elizabeth is also an amazing scholar serving as Vice President of the National Honor Society and a friend, as her kindness and passioninspireeveryonearoundher.
“Lizzy is one of the most caring friends I have, and she has a way of making me laugh,” expresses Kathy Chau (‘27). To unwind after her busy days, Elizabeth reflectsonherdaywithacupofgingertea
Priscilla is a great athlete, student, and friend.Asanexceptionalrunnerincrosscountry and a skillful defensive player in soccer, she can run laps around her opponents with ease. When she’s off the field, Priscilla resumes her role as Sound MD and ensures that Chapel runs smoothlyeveryFriday
Serving as the Technical Coordinator for the Class of 2027, she handles all technology-related matters. As a clarinetist in Wind Symphony and a member of the National Honor Society, Priscilla can do whatever she puts her mind to. When she’s not at Loma Linda Academy, she’s helping her PBE team earn a victory or baking a sweet treat with her sister As a junior, Priscilla’s schedule is also filled with responsibilities but that doesn’t stop her from showing up and showing out, and also being the most aspiring person youwillevermeet.
“Priscilla has ambition that is inevitably unnoticeable,”herfriend Yehbin (‘27) remarks. Her willingness to serve and show kindness to others makes Priscillasomeoneeveryoneneedsintheirlife.
Michael, a freshman and the youngest of the three, is a talented young man Playing the oboe in Wind Symphony and proving to be a crucial member of the soccer team, Michael demonstrates his dedication and drive. He is famous among his peers for standing his ground against a very tall player during a soccer game and winning. They had both jumped to head the ball, and Michael was the one whoemergedvictorious.
“Michael was standing up while the six-foot guy was on the ground It was like David and Goliath,” says fellow teammate Rafa Wright (‘29).
Not only is he a spectacular athlete and musician, but he also holds the role of junior deacon at Beaumont SDA church and is an important member of the PBE team. Michael demonstrates his commitment to academics, sports, andGod followinginhissisters’footsteps.
So what's next for these three stars? Elizabeth’s next chapter contains a path for pre-med at Southern Adventist University Priscilla is looking forward to experiencing her upcoming senior year Michael has many more amazing moments from high school to encounter And Elijah the secret fourth Alao brother in sixth grade still has a few years left until he arrives on this campus. The Alao siblings in high school lead lives filled with work and responsibility, but their boundless grit and love for one another make them thegreatestsiblingtrio.
Insidethe Mind: IntroducingOur New Psychology Club
Writer: Priscilla Alao
Editor: Allison Kim
On January 8, the new LLA Psychology club met for the first time in Mr. Stone’s room. This club was proposed by Caden Jung (‘28) and Marco Sigue (‘28), who were inspired by their ambition to raise more awareness about mental health In addition, they wanted to create a space for anyone to discuss or learn about psychology. Caden began promoting the club on Instagram on January 7, encouraging his peers to join. During the first meeting, he introduced the club to future members and anyone interested in the available positions Members of the club can run for president, vice-president, PR secretary, social vice, treasurer, and secretary at the next meeting, scheduled for January 22. Ten students attendedthefirstmeeting,andtheclubhopestoincreaseitsmembership.
The LLA Psychology club head sponsor is Mr. Stone, who will help them with their club and provide his room for meetings They plan to hold meetings every available Thursday during lunch for the rest of the school year. They are looking forward to helping current members better understand themselves and othersthroughpsychology.
The leader of the club, Caden Jung, says that, “Students should join the psychology club because it promotes things like mental health awareness, which can be an issue for today’s high schoolers. Members get to explore interesting topics like careers in psychology and get the chance to build leadership skills and communicationskills”
The LLA psychology club is a great place for students interested in a welcoming environment, sharing ideas on psychology or mental health, or expanding their knowledge of psychology. This club will foster growth for individuals planning to major in psychology by strengthening their communicationandleadershipskillsandexpandingtheirknowledge.
Get to Know Mr. Cartwright
Writer: Nolan Jamison & Adam Nahab
Editors: Rockton Hill & Kailey Pipersburgh
You have probably seen Mr Cartwright walking the halls, riding around school in the golf cart, and monitoring pickup and dropoff. However, you probably do not know the long journey that brought him to Loma Linda Academy Mr Cartwright grew up in Huntsville, Alabama, where he attended Oakwood Elementary, Oakwood Academy, and Alabama A&M. He admits that in high school, he did not have the best study habits or was as focused as he should have been, even though his test scores were strong When he finally reached college, he realized that those habits matteredmorethanheexpected.
“When college required studying, I didn’t really knowhowtodoitproperly,”hesaid Because of that experience, he now encourages students to start building good habits early, knowing howmuchtheycanhelplateron.
After college, Mr Cartwright began exploring different jobs. Over the years, he worked in fast food, delivered lumber supplies, and even spent a short time in the Coast Guard. His time in the Coast Guard lasted only two weeks because he chose to stand by his faith and refuse to work on the Sabbath. Eventually, he became a firefighter, a career he held for 26 years and still calls the most rewarding job in the world. He later returned to college, not only for himself, but for his family.
“I didn’t want my son to ever say, ‘You don’t haveadegree,soIdon’tneedone.’”
In 2021, Mr Cartwright and his wife moved to California after their daughter began medical school at Loma Linda University. Today, she is a doctor in the Air Force at Travis Air Force Base. While he admits he does not enjoy California’s constant warm weather, he believes the move had a purpose beyond comfort and wastomakeadifference.
After retiring, Mr. Cartwright did not plan to return to work He spent his time at home watching Netflix until both his wife and daughter encouraged him to do something. He then began looking for jobs in the community and eventually came across the afternoon supervisor position on the Loma Linda Academy website He was originally hired as an afternoon supervisor and study hall monitor, but has recently shifted into a full-time safety role. He now monitors cameras, checks doors, and keeps watch over students from the child development center to the high school. Although he enjoys helping protect the campus, he misses the connection he had with students in the study hall While he was monitoring the study hall, he was able to learn students' names, keep up with their academic progress, and notice when someone was struggling. In his new position, he sees more students butrarelyhasachancetomakeconversation.
Throughhiswork,Mr Cartwrighthasnoticed how much pressure students face today, especially withtechnology.
“Everything is immediate now,” he said. “You alldealwithwaymorethanwedid” Because of this, he tries to encourage students whenever possible and remind them that they are not alone in what they are facing. When asked what lessons he has learned that are important for students, Mr. Cartwright emphasized personal responsibility.
He said, “If you say you’re going to do something, make sure it gets done” He values “Keepingyourword.”
Outside of school, Mr. Cartwright enjoys fishing and golfing. Although he says he is not very good at golf, he appreciates the grind and how it forceshimtoclearhismind.Inaddition,heisalsoa devoted sports fan, supporting the Dallas Cowboys, Boston Red Sox, and San Antonio Spurs. In his free time, he enjoys watching shows like NCIS and The Last Frontier. Looking ahead, Mr. Cartwright says his goals are simple. He wants to make the campus safer, encourage students to take responsibility, and leave everything he touches better than he found it Though his work may go unnoticed, Mr Cartwright plays a great role in keeping Loma Linda Academy safer. We hope students will appreciate his commitment and dedication to protecttheschoolcommunity
DIML: AsaBibleCamp Leaderwith ConnorUway ‘26
Writer: Yehbin Jeon
Editor: Maia Bilbao & Sawyer Arnott
Bible Conference is an experience for juniors and seniors at Loma Linda Academy Adventist schools within the Southeastern and Southern California Conference gather at Pine Springs Ranch for a jampacked 3-day retreat It is described as a powerful experience for students to worship and connect with each other
The weekend is filled with outdoor team-building activities, intentional conversations between a set group of students, and messages from a chosen speaker throughout the weekend, this year from Pastor Johnathon Henderson from Grace Hill at VallejoDriveSDAChurch.
Today, I sat down with senior Connor Uway (‘26) and heard about his second experience at Bible Conference, this time as a Family Group Leader. Connor was not planning on being a leader this year, but something in him compelled him to sign up as one.
He says, “I just wanted to change what I didn’t like about lastyear.”
Connor made an intentional step in being the change he wanted to see
Join us as we step into a day at Bible Conference in the life of Connor Uway on Friday, January 21,2026
“PENGUIN HUDDLE!” - CONNER UWAY
Connor was very satisfied with his decision to become a leader, as he comments, “...it has changed my perspective on life. I’ve become a new person,” and “...being a leader is sorewarding”
Through intentional conversations, blissful moments, and spiritual reflection, Connor discovered a new perspective on himself and his faith. His experience at Bible Conference serves as a reminder that leadership can be a powerful force of transformation, not just for others but for oneself.
7:10 AM: Connor leaves his room with his roommate, Mason Moon from Escondido, for breakfast He enjoyed a hearty plate of eggs, yogurt, veggie sausages, salad, and an iced cup of passionfruit juice to wakehimup.
8:15 AM: Connor headed to Ponderosa, the meeting room, for his second general session for the weekend He was graced with a beautiful message from Pastor Johnathon Henderson and music he had neverheardbeforefromthestudent-ledworshipteam.
10:00 AM: Connor led his group, Group 12, to “The Road,” where they indulged in various bonding activities.Heshares,“TheRoadhelpedmeasaleadertoseethedifferentpersonalitiesofmygroup.”
12:00 PM: Connor headed to the cafeteria with Group 12 on his tail for a well-needed lunch This lunch was memorable for Connor, as he made new friends, including Allison Kim (‘27) and Samuel Carrera (‘27).
12:45 PM: Connor, along with his new friends, took part in organized games with all the Bible Conference attendees His favorite game was Blob Tag because, “I was set as the original tagger due to myleaderrole,andwasabletorunaroundfreely.”
2:45 PM: Connor, along with his co-leader Carole Casasola from San Diego Adventist Academy, led out his first Family Group Session of the day. “This session was still a little awkward as it was only our secondsession,butmoremembersparticipated,whichmademehappyasaleader”
4:45 PM: FREE TIME! Connor was able to socialize with new friends from other schools His highlight wasthemassagetrain,wherehewasabletounwindandtakeabreath.
5:30 PM: Connor “penguin huddled” with his friends as he waited in line for dinner. He was able to recharge for his final leg of the day After dinner, he played games in the lobby that made him reach a stateof“purebliss”
7:00 PM: Connor headed back to Ponderosa for another general session. He was amazed by the drum soloduringthesongMightyNameofJesus.
9:15 PM: Connor led another Family Group Session, where he felt the conversation was “easy and comfortable”asthegroupremainedinside,ratherthanfreezingintheirassignedcabin
10:30 PM: COOKIES & HANGOUT! This was “arguably the best part of Bible Camp,” according to Connor. This activity consisted of praising the Lord with all the Bible Conference participants. His favoritesongoftheeveningwasFatherAbraham“becauseofthevibes.
11:40 PM: Connor finally entered his room after a full day of socializing, leading, and worshiping He gotreadyforbedandcontinuedtogettoknowhisroommates.
As the new semester begins, seniors must think about their lives after graduating from Loma Linda Academy. Some of our seniors have been attending LLA for more than 12 years. Naturally, seniors may be excited about what the future holds, and others may be more concerned about it The future is full of mystery I took a moment to speak with 2 members of the senior class, Inari Richardson and Olivia Anilus, to get their thoughts about leaving highschoolandbeginninganewchapteroftheirlives.
Inari Richardson (‘26)
Kailey:Howdoyoufeelaboutgraduating?
Inari: I have many mixed emotions knowing I’m about to graduate. At times, thinking about it is scary because so much is changing, and things are moving quickly, but I’m mostly really excited about movingforwardintoanewchapterinmylife.
Kailey: Do you know where you're going to college?
Inari: I am planning to go to Andrews University, whichislocatedinMichigan.
Kailey: Do you plan to leave California or stay in California?
Inari: I plan on leaving California because I want a change of scenery and the opportunity to explore differentplaces.
Kailey: How do you feel knowing that you're going tohavetopaytaxesandyourownbillssoon?
Inari: I don’t really have much of a feeling toward paying bills and taxes since it’s just something that comeswithadulthood.
Kailey: Are you ready to be by yourself and be independent?
Inari: I am not 100% ready, but I am ready to be independent. While there’s still a lot to learn, I’m excitedtogrowandhandlethingsonmyown
Kailey: Is graduation overwhelming you or exciting?
Inari:It'sabitofboth,overwhelming,makingsure that everything is done and goes according to plan, and exciting that I am about to start a new chapter ofmylifeverysoon.
Olivia Anilus (‘26)
Kailey:Howdoyoufeelaboutgraduating?
Olivia: I honestly am so excited to graduate, not that I wanna rush anything, but life is moving forward, and it’s scary but very exciting at the sametime.
Kailey: Do you know where you're going to college?
Olivia: I don’t know the exact school quite yet, but as of right now, I know which state I'll be going to OnceI'mconfirmed,thebeanswillbespilled.
Kailey: Do you plan to leave California or stay in California?
Olivia: I plan on leaving Cali I’m so excited to explore outside of what I already know, and I'm readyforthejourney.
Kailey: How do you feel knowing that you're going tohavetopaytaxesandyourownbillssoon?
Olivia: It’s getting too real, and it's scary, but I believemyfuturecareerwillpreparemeforthat.
Kailey: Are you ready to be by yourself and be independent?
Olivia: I don’t feel as ready, but why wait to feel ready? Being at this point, I feel called to be independentanddomybest.
Kailey: Is graduation overwhelming you or exciting?
Olivia: It’s very exciting. I planned out my high school career well enough so that I’m not stressing about missing credits or anything, and I completed my college applications a long time ago. Now it’s justeasysailinguntilthebigday.
That is how just a few seniors are feeling about ending their journey at Loma Linda Academy and beginning a new chapter of their lives later this year I myself feel kind of scared to see what my future is going to look like. Meeting new people and starting fresh is both scary and exciting to me. I am not excited, however, about having to pay taxes and bills out of my paycheck when I get older. That is later in life, though, not such a huge worry right now. With graduation only a few months away, life for seniors is starting to feel real
Ask Zippy!
Question:
My soccer team always leaves me out. I always feel ignored and maybe it’s because I’m a freshman, but today we were hanging out and they all ditched and left me to be alone I didn’tknowwhereIwasandIalwaysfeelleftout.WhatshouldI do? (Also thank you for doing this I bet there are a lot of ppl askingforhelpthisisawesome)
Answer:
I’m sorry you had to go through that. I had a similar experience. In my first year of high school, I also joined a class where I was one of the only freshmen. This was already bad enough, but as it turned out, almost everyone in the class was close to each other. There were many times, especially outside of class, when I felt like nobody knew or cared that I existed. However, as I think back, I realize that they werenevertryingtoexcludeme.Intheend,theonlyreasonIwasleftoutwasthatI put up nonexistent barriers between myself and my classmates This was due both to my own insecurities and to my fear that they didn’t like me. Now, there is a very good chance that my situation is completely different than yours, and in that case, I am sorry. It could be that your peers are simply not nice people. That being said, I encourage you to continue to try to connect with them. Sometimes the situation at hand is simpler than it seems. However, if they continue to leave you out, then it's better to move on. You should never need to earn their respect or approval. They shouldacceptyouforwhoyouare.Wewillprayforyou!
Question:
Ask Zippy! ^ _ ^
I have a lot of pent up anger towards God. Who wouldyourecommendIscreamat?
Answer:
Although I don’t know what you have been through, I understandwhereyouarecomingfrom.Thereweremany points in my life where I was mad at God, or religion as a whole. I can’t reallygiveyouaverydetailedanswer,becauseIdon’tknowyour experiences regarding Christianity or God. That being said, my advice is to change the way you pray Don’t think of God as a strong and powerful leader (even though he is), but think of him as a friend. God will always meet you where you’re at, and it is better to vent your anger to God, rather than build a grudge against him. He loves you and wants to talk with you, even if it's aboutanger.
-Zippy
Answer:
Writer: Maia Bilbao
Editor: Ethan Row
TEACHER FEATURE
DresstoImpress!
Ms. Phillips
Dress from Macy’s, shoes from Kohls
Favorite Piece of Clothing
Ms. Phillips - A dress
Ms. Geriguis - A skirt
Mr. Marruffo - A hoodie
Outfit Of The Day
Ms. Geriguis Mr. Marruffo Shoes from Amazon, socks from Ralph Lauren, pants from Dockers (SECRET POCKET!), shirt is thrifted, hoodie from youth-to-youth club
Ms. Ramirez - The shoes featured in her OOTD. She also always wears a cross to be a witness to those around her.
Ms. Estrada - A denim skirt with heels
Are You an Outfit Repeater? IT’S UNANIMOUS
Ms. Phillips - Yes! She loves repeating outfits because once she makes a good outfit, she needs to wear it again!
Ms Geriguis - Yes, for sure! She believes that everyone should not be so uppity and that people shouldn’t care about what others are wearing
Mr Marruffo - Yes, but not too frequently, or else people will notice. But you should also feel good about what you’re wearing without thinking about other people’s opinions. He also likes to repeat outfits because it is simple and easy.
Ms. Ramirez - Of course. Clothes aren’t disposable, so an outfit should be repeated. She doesn’t like to repeat an outfit in a week.
Ms. Estrada - For sure. If you paid for an outfit, you should get your money's worth!
Ms. Ramirez
All of her clothes are gifts from family! She has a great family that knows exactly what she likes to wear
Ms. Estrada top from Brandy Melville, pants thrifted, shoes from Steve Madden, and earrings from a TikTok shop
How Do Teachers Express Themselves Through Their Style?
Ms. Phillips - Her style shows how coordinated she likes to be because she is obsessed with matching Even if the color of her pants doesn’t exactly match the color of her top, she gets upset! She likes to wear dresses because they look put-together without requiring lots of decisions. Additionally, she likes to express her girly side through her bright colors and patterns!
Ms. Geriguis - Her style is whimsical and represents how she doesn’t like to be exactly like everyone else! She loves to incorporate different aesthetics so that it's not the same every day
Mr. Marruffo - “My wife picks what I wear.”
Ms Ramirez - She likes a classic style because she wants to be able to wear her clothes for years She likes to collect interesting pieces so that she has stories about what she wears.
Ms Estrada - She believes that if she looks good, she will feel good, and therefore do good. In college, she would always present herself to do well in school.
Whether it's fast-paced recitals or weekend performances, Loma Linda’s high school choir “Pro Musica” always seems to be busy. We wanted to let some of these musicians takeastepbackandreminisceabouttheirfavoritememorieswithinthechoirthisyear!
Blake Im (‘29): “My favorite memory in Pro Musica was when we went to the “All Nations” African SDA Church, because we got some really good food and I like the songs we sang during it!”
Sam General (‘28): “My favorite memory of Pro Musica was when we went to La Sierra because I think the music we sang there “broke the ice”, and everyone naturally started talking and supporting each other!”
Kayleen Magnaye (‘29): “My favorite memory in Pro Musica was the games at Retreat because I got to spend a lot of time with my friends, and also, I love having a class with my brother!”
Chloe Im (‘28): “So far, I think my favorite memories in Pro Musica have been meeting a lot of new people and making a lot of new friends, like at the Spanish church when we played games with the upperclassmen!”
Jarod Perdon (‘27): “My favorite memory in Pro Musica was when we went to the Spanish church, and for the first time I learned how to play the game contact!”
Demi Ching (‘27): “My favorite memory in Pro Musica was playing games at the La Sierra retreat with my friends!"
Abi Styadi (‘26): “My favorite memory in Pro Musica was Hallelujah vespers because there was a performance during the morning and evening so plenty of time to hang out with friends!”
Ancel Magnaye (‘26): “My favorite memory in Pro Musica, I would say, was a music retreat. Especially when we did the circle game because it was very fun!”
It seems like most everyone in Pro Musica has some fun memories to share about the class!! Justareminderthatthemusicalartsareagreatinvestmentforyourstudentlife!
LOMA LINDA ACADEMY
THANK YOU!
Letter from the Editor, Noah Kim (‘27)
I feel incredibly honored to have been the Editor in Chief of this issue for the Mirror. Many thanks to the extraordinary, hardworking team for dedicating their time to completing this issue. They put their full effort into it and had to handle a variety of tasks, such as scheduling multiple interviews, collecting photos, researching their articles, and taking the time to write well-made articles. It has been a pleasure working with my peers, developing teamwork, and overcoming difficulties together. I’ve learned a lot about leadership from this experience and all the hard work that goes into creating issues like this. All thanks are due to Ms. Geriguis for making all this possible through her efforts. We hope you enjoy reading the issue as much as we did making it.
Sincerely,
Noah Kim & The LLA Mirror team
MIRROR TEAM The
REFLECTING ON LLA SINCE 1940
Editor-in-Chief
Noah Kim
Managing Editor
Nolan Jamison
Copy Editor
Billy LaTour
Layout
Samantha McIntosh
Section Editors
Maia Jaide Bilbao, Sawyer Arnott, Rockton Hill, Kailey Pipersburgh, Javet Wongkaren, Allison Kim, Adam Nahab, Aedan Parsons, Joshua Rai, Priscilla Alao, Brayden Park, Olivia Anilus
