Moore VOICE Magazine

Spring 2023

Moore VOICE

Magazine

Shades of our Future

Where students are heard!

Sonta Murray

NOT SOCIETY

Embrace The Mask

School

My Struggles with Math

A place where . . .

Central Gwinnett Cluster (Home of the Black Knights)

Sonta Murray

by Vanzella Onuoha

A Spirit walked among us that we all felt so deep. When she visited your pathway, there was no way you could sleep! She made a splash in our presence; then all of a sudden a quick dash off to heaven. Although it seems she is gone forever, just close your eyes to see her better; for it was her smile that could make you feel as light as a feather. She was called to serve both friend and foe. And did it well. How do I know? Just take a poll and you’ll see, Sonta Murray, a Teacher Bee!

Leadership Team As we come to the close of another year, I would like to thank all of our Staff, teachers, parents, students, and our community partners as well for their tremendous support to bringing another school year to a successful end. This has been a unique year with its own particular challenges including the loss we all suffered of our dear staff member, Ms. Sonta Murray. She will be and is sorely missed. Each of you have played such an important role in helping our students this year to thrive and grow in their learning. I trust you will take time to enjoy your break and get plenty of rest. Take a few moments to read our students’ thoughts on paper and I look forward to seeing you next year.

PRINCIPAL— LAMONT MAYS—Moore Middle School

CHASIREE HANKS – 6TH GRADE & GEAR-UP

VICKIE COLEMON - 7TH GRADE

MICHELLE PARKER— 8TH GRADE & SPED

PHYLLIS DARTT—6th/8th Supportive Community

The Power of the Pen

I am thrilled you decided to give us a few

Vanzella Onuoha,

moments of your time to explore the thoughts and writings of our students. Moore VOICE is a vehicle for students to discover their own voice and the power of the pen. We invite you to read through the pages and discover your students and their peers’ thoughts on paper. We hope you find comfort, knowledge and the inspiration to dare to write and live your dreams.

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Ms. Doreen Evans 2022/2023 Teacher of the Year is more than a parking space. Her tireless efforts in ensuring teachers feel welcome and appreciated does not go unnoticed. She is often found visiting teachers in their classroom spreading a little sunshine each day. She states, “A happy teacher leads to happy students”.

She believes learning is key to staying relevant in the classroom in order to help students improve learning.

She also believes a teacher of the year efforts extent beyond his or her own classroom. A trust given by her colleagues that should be used to build a positive school culture by serving others. She says, “Some good questions to ask would be, What are you doing in your community; What have you done to change the school’s culture and learning practices in your building; And do you make connections across content areas?” “It’s more than a title, you have to be a role model and have a willingness to always support others in their efforts. A teacher of the year is the school’s biggest cheerleader.”

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Vanzella Onuoha

Not Society

By Stephanie Reynolds (Gear up student)

You have opinions About my opinions About my hair About my skin When I do what is comfortable I’m an outcast When I don’t, I’m a foe to self If I follow, then I’ll be looked as a follower If I lead with my thoughts, I’m judged Why should I do what is uncomfortable to please you Who and what decides what makes me-me Not society.

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Fashion

Recipes

Family

Health

Trust

School

Technology

Sports

Safety

Politics

Music

Bullying

Room Ideas

Poems

New Trends

If I Were Principle

Self-Esteem

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Embrace

by Jahsiah Clarke (Gear up Student) There are things in life that we don't enjoy, That we'd rather avoid than to employ.

They may be small or they may be great, But they tend to fill us with hate.

It could be a food that we can't stand, Or a movie that we find bland.

It could be a chore that we must do, Or a person that we don't want to pursue.

Dislikes are a part of life, it's true, But they don't define who we are or what we do.

We can choose to focus on the good, And let go of the things that we should.

So let's embrace the things we love, And let go of the things that don't fit like a glove.

Life is too short to hold on to hate, So let's choose to love and appreciate.

Six Things to Know if You Can TRUST Somebody

by Kaylee Granados (6th grade Student)

Trust your friends and family but not people you do not know. The confident you leave with that person, they can tell other people your secret you told them. Your friends keep your secret if you met them a long time ago.

Here are 6 things to know when you can trust somebody or not.

1. They don’t share your secrets 2. They never say this phrase “ ...“

3. They show consistency 4. You can count of them when needed 5. They tell you things straight up 6. They respect your time

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Girls Love Food on Their Period

by Sabrina De Leon (Gear up Student)

From sweet to salty, we crave it all Our appetite fluctuates like a bouncing ball We search for comfort in every bite As we ride the waves of mood swings all night.

One minute it's chocolate, the next it's chips We eat like there's no tomorrow, finishing platefuls and dips Our cravings take over, we cannot resist The urge to indulge, we simply persist.

On our periods, food is our best friend It eases the pain of cramps, a means to an end We devour it all, without a care With food by our side, we have no fear to bear.

So let us eat, and eat some more We'll munch away until our bellies sore For food is the key to a happy heart Even in times when we are tearing ourselves apart.

The Mask

by Jalissa Cuello (Gear up Student) So many truly wear a mask for certain reasons While other just try to hide behind it Many take off their mask and act differently from the person with the mask Taking off a mask can lead to expected and unexpected peoples Never once I thought to take my mask off It covers so much of me that I didn’t want no one to see Not only will people see; they will judge Even though that's just how life is now The constant breeze of air hitting your lip coming from your nose More and more anxious you become The more ones true form comes out from the mask It was never because of looks or fear of sickness; It was more than that I’ve counted the days until I wanted my mask gone forever I wanted to impress people, without all the attention I didn’t like when the eyes stared back It felt as if they would cave on me like In the presence of those waiting Another day of school hits you with many thoughts Wanting to be liked, wanting to be good enough People are mean inside and out They only seem to take their masks off For love ones or certain people The heart beats loud as though everyone can hear The constant stares and constant judgments lead you to think We should keep the masks on a little longer But the time has come when you feel the breeze of the outside air And finally relieved as every thought leaves your mind.

You did it, you finally took your mask off.

My Mother

by: Zailor Blanks (Gear up Student) My mother is my everything to me, she can do anything She is my real life superhero. Whenever I need help, she is always there for me. When I was sick, she did everything she could to make me better.

All of my childhood memories are filled up with beautiful things she did for me.

Taking us on picnics in the park.

She helped me stop being afraid of the dark.

I love my mother with my whole heart As a single mother, tell me how she did it?

Raising 5 kids on her own is hard.

But she always knew how to stand her guard.

There's no words to express how I feel I’m just thankful that she kept it real.

When clouds were gray She showed me the way She showed me right from wrong And that grew our bond strong I love you, Mother!

Ambivalence

by Angelica Climaco (Gear up Student) Love is a beautiful thing to experience It can also be one of the worst feelings you experience Experiencing it can give you a feeling of fondness and joy Oh the way he makes me feel, my mind goes to another place The way his eyes shine in the sunlight leaves me breathless The way he dresses is like no other, it’s unique Nevertheless I know love hurts so do I even try There’s a high possibility it’ll leave me hurt and wounded But yet I still fight for love, why?\ This feeling is unexplainable I constantly crave this feeling That leaves me in sorrow and hope.

Bullying by : Amari Allen

(Gear up Student) People pick on people because they're weak But other people are hurt because of those actions But sometimes all it takes is someone to speak People hurt people as a distraction Bullying can take lives People need to be aware for the words they speak These lives brings tears Of innocent people who were different and unique

Bullying can be stopped But people will never stop because they're in pain themselves All it takes is someone to get dropped We just need one person to speak up and tell The world would be so great if people left others alone All it takes is people to be nice All you really have to do is mind your own Bullying can really make you pay a price

Solanin

by Aliya Dockery-Lopez (Gear up Student) Sometimes, there’s too much in an hour There’s too much time to borrow That this creates a sorrow I sit around and I think about The endless possibilities of letting go Every possibility eats me up inside Everything feels eerie and dearly, I live by it I live by this feeling of borrowing time for my own feelings Sure, it’s good to think of such possibilities to let them go

Yet, there’s no ending possibility to this world It rains in my mind, it streams down to my eyes And I sigh, but here I am and the sorrow is just as alive

The Raven

by Justin Abankroh (Gear up Student)

The raven is a quiet boy that roams the towns in the alleyways where he lurks. The boy was very unusual; he would roam the streets with a crow.

The boy is a quirk.

Nobody really knows who the raven is.

We can only sense his presence.

As the raven sits on the curb people pay him no attention in his well being.

People stroll past him and nobody sense the reference.

Today people are heedless.

It's almost scary; they do not care for the things that do not concern them.

The danger around them does not unsettle them with their headphones in tuning out the sounds of the world. It blocks almost like phlegm.

What’s in a Name

by Melanie Barera Escobar (Gear up Student)

I was given a name since I was born With that name I am to stay Never knowing what it means.

I go on in life wishing to know, but how could I know When no one tells how to find its meaning.

At first I go, never paying attention Time is rushing in, only 3 more years of school I should know.

I found some twins but none are exactly like me None have my same interests, so they can’t help me Many people have tried to give me advice But my name isn't something they can figure Now reaching to 8th many people say Don't worry you will know Don’t stress, but I can't help it Living in constant distress in the wording of what's next Trying to read between the lines but I only see blank What can I do and what will I do if its not spelled out Suddenly that's all they ask “What's your name?”

Not knowing what’s behind it All I can do is say what was given to me One day I will find the meaning of what was given to me But till then I won't stop being me!

His Bluish Brown Eyes

by Maleah Hathorn (Gear up Student)

Those bluish brown eyes I hoped to see, Those bluish brown eyes he fooled me to believe, Those bluish brown eyes you closed the night you were deceived, And those bluish brown eyes I longed to see.

The bluish brown color that heard those tears, The bluish brown color I hoped to not fear, The bluish brown color that made you scared, Is the bluish brown color that was once smeared.

You looked at me with those bluish brown eyes, They were so beautiful yet they hid your frown, They were so wonderful but they made me doubt, I wonder what was so special about those bluish brown eyes Those bluish brown eyes that put on a smile, Are the same bluish brown eyes that took your life, I long to see those bluish brown eyes again, But until then those bluish brown eyes will be in me.

I Am Bored

by: Michael Grimes Austin (Gear up Student) I am bored, I’m bored of testing sitting in class all day testing with nothing but people clicking their computer and the mindlessly staring at their screen I am bored, I’m bored of the constant homework that the teachers give just so I can waste more school time at home I am bored, I’m bored of the same tv shows with nothing new coming out I am bored, I'm bored of always my teachers yelling every day I am bored, I’m bored of the random class visits for the staff I am bored, I’m bored of the performance finals and all the projects I am bored, I’m bored of eating jail food in the cafeteria everyday I am bored, I’m bored of overthinking it drives me crazy I am bored, I’m bored of cleaning my house all day I am bored, I’m bored of staying in the house every weekend

I am bored, I’m bored of two faced people I am bored, I’m bored of always learning the same thing in school It seems like I’m already getting bored of this

Dandelion

By Hannah Lopez (Gear up Student)

She was like a dandelion in a field of them during spring She wasn’t different from them She would talk only when needed She would only work; never time to enjoy herself She didn’t have many friends.

But then came winter and she looked and acted the same But she was the only one alive She felt lonely, and didn’t care as much about her work But she really wasn’t alone like she had felt.

She had her friends with her She started to talk a lot more Her laughter was what you would hear in a quiet room She always had a smile on her face, even if she didn’t mean it Her grades went up, even when she wasn’t trying anymore.

She still was the flower in the fields But now she was brighter like her smile She had grown thorns to protect herself From the animals in the field.

She changed for herself not someone else She doesn’t want to change for anyone but herself She was a dandelion that could change for her own good Because she was the only one she could trust in the end.

Haters by: Jimena Arevalo-Godinez (Gear up Student) Haters, how they bring us down With their actions that make us frown Do you find joy in inflicting pain?

Or perhaps you're just feeling vain?

Your words cut like knives, with wounds that don’t heal So why try to spread this kind of deal?

Does it make you feel controlling or strong?

Or do you think that everything you do isn’t wrong?

But do not let their hatred weigh you down, For they are but shadows in an otherwise bright town, Be strong even when they try to hate And rise up to a higher state For love and light will always prevail, And the haters' venom will surely be pale, In the light of our resolve, To stand tall, strong, and always evolve.

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You look around, you need to see if they heard you you need to make sure you’re not alone, you need to know.

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Rather shortly, you’re not begging to understand the conversation Somehow you’re at peace You feel no pressure You’re alone Not lonely.

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We Don’t Fit by: Kimberly Sumo (Gear up Student)

People sit in dejection everyday putting on a Fake smile like everything’s okay And not once do people stop to ask their love ones or just anybody if they're mentally okay I wish I knew I wish I knew you wasn’t I wish I knew so I could help get rid of those suicidal thoughts But I didn’t know Did you ever ask me? No, you didn’t I sit in dejection everyday Acting like everything’s okay Not once does anybody ask if I’m okay Not even family or so called friends Sometimes I ask myself if we’re meant to be if we fit, but the truth is we don’t fit until you’ve asked, “Are you okay?” Mentally Tears came down my eyes and those suicidal thoughts disappeared like it was never there Me and other people don’t fit Oh, but we do!

808 and Heartbreaks

By Kyler A. Griffin (Gear up Student)

When love was all we had, Our hearts were open and free, But love can only do so much, Before it fades away, and we're left with only memories.

The pain is sharp as a knife, As we try to move on with our lives, But the wound seems to never heal, And we find ourselves asking why.

Days go by, and weeks turn to months, The hurt still lingers, and we feel alone, But know that time will eventually mend, The heartbreak that we've known.

So let the tears fall, and the hurt wash away, For tomorrow brings a new day, Love may have left us wounded, But we'll heal, and love again, another day.

The Way the Ball Bounces

by Tyrone Simms (Gear up Student)

Basketball, oh how it moves my soul The sound of sneakers on the court, a symphony, a goal I lose myself in every pass and shot A game that fills me with such delight, an art I've got My love for basketball knows no bounds From the first dribble to the last rebound A game that has taught me so much Teamwork, passion, perseverance, and such I've played every game with all my heart And every win has set my soul apart Awards and medals I've won along the way A testament to the hours of training I've put in the fray Basketball, a passion that runs deep A love and devotion that I will forever keep

Play after play, win after win In my heart and soul, basketball shall always grin.

Unseen

Ailin Sanchez Torres (Gear up Student)

I feel weak And invisible.

My arms tremble As I lift my weight Off the ground.

My breath races Along with my heart I can feel every pulse Circling through my head.

Swallowing the air Around me once more, I draw up courage To show myself to the world again.

I’m in panic, I hope no one notices I’m in panic And no one does.

I look around at the strangers’ faces And find that they don’t do the same.

Maybe I really am invisible.

The In between

by Gemima Mola (Gear up Student) The state of sleep and wakefulness, when you're awake but asleep Hear the voices but see the dream Eyes closed but the sun shines through Trying to fall deeper in sleep, but the dream won't come Begging for the drowse to disappear And for night to reappear Hear the birds chirping to the morning light

My brain working half Sleep is running dry Dont wake me up Think half to all my dreams My secret comfort fading away Welcome the empty promise of a good day The sun reveals himself to me Waking away the last of my dreams.

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Half a Heart by: Micaela Da Fonseca-Fontana (Gear up Student)

My days went from sunshine to midnight rain With you I used to think I could fly but now I’m just holding on I was living a dream but all I want to do now is scream The night you left I lost a part of me that I could never have back Leaving me feeling so empty as if nobody gets me There are so many words that were left unsaid I will hold them until I see you again It’s been almost a year and I still believe that you’ll be back Like if those six feet that your under are not truly there You promised that you’d stay but I knew that’s a promise you couldn’t keep Somedays I wonder what would life be if things went differently But I am left here with only have half a heart I know I can’t change the past as much as I pray you’ll come back home I'll always remember that night on may 10th Everything said printed in my mind

I would do anything just to get one more glimpse You were my safety net Always there for each other You were more than just my best friend You were a brother to me I still remember your smile and how it lifted up my darkness How our laughs sounded like harmonies the jokes we would say that no one else understood The late nights where all we did was talk for hours all the good mornings and good nights

These memories will always live in me You’ll always be part of me Nothing will ever change that Everyday I miss you more than the last I wish I could tell you that I promised I’ll keep living my life for you I will make you proud every step of the away Although some days will be hard I will never give up Because I know you’re looking down protecting me from a distance You are my angel and I’ll love you forever.

Her Passion

by Karen Garcia (Gear up Student)

Life was always difficult for her but that didn’t go through No matter what she always tried to be in as good mood She had many passions during her lifetime no doubt about it She tried her hardest to find something that would suit her best She tried music which pumped her heart But when she failed it made her break apart She tried to do nails which made her creativity spark What she thought was a piece of cake, it wasn't what she anticipated She tried many other passions she held in her heart She found the perfect thing to do It made her bloom and shine like the moon What she did was something new Passions, passions, endless and true, A part of each one of us, that much is true, They define us, mold us, and help us grow, And give our lives color we never know.

Wonderful World of Creativity

by Richard Sanchez (Gear up Student)

You’re born with ability Trust me you are meant to be unique To have imagination and creativity Let the world know what you speak

Anyone has potential so take my word If you waste it instead, you’ll live a life of regret Take your chance and decide how you’ll live in this world Listen to this advice so you don’t forget Everyone enjoys one thing in life and think of it as art A lot of beauty in one type of subject that brings joy to you So make sure to always be interested and take it to heart But don’t forget you can try something new You have so much to offer and you’re dream will be true Just don’t give up or else it’ll be worse than death So give a chance to the world and take a view Look up for your dreams and act as if it’s your final breath Although I admit iView doubted myself many times It’s stupid what I’ve done but I always made sure to get back up All because god would give me a sign Hope is what I would be given so my mind wouldn’t be corrupt Motivation is what you should have in life Even if it's to impress a special person or even just for acknowledgement Don’t over do it or else it’ll come to stab you as a knife But don’t worry just know to not have pride but feel accomplished Don’t let anyone bring you down and ignore them For you to listen will bring you down like poison It could even be a so called friend that’ll want to bring you down over and over again But then again don’t become too insecure to what I say since you will have the truest friends in the world to accompany you But I believe in you no matter where you are in time I’ll make sure you have confidence You’ll have to be on your own to climb To the tallest peak you can ever reach in your mind

Gear up Student

“Time Goes “Bye” The sun rises and shines The rain comes and pours Some days are fine And bad days make us mourn People come and go Life is a journey We can achieve our goal Only if we stand firmly Life can put us at the bottom The good moments feel forgotten But when all the way down The only way is up to the crown.

As time goes “bye” We become stronger No longer having to sigh When “Time Goes Bye”

My love, Sleep

by Gemima Mola (Gear up Student)

Oh sleep, how sweet the feeling As I sink into your embrace Your arms, so warm and healing Wrap me in a gentle grace The world outside may be so loud With worries, fears, and strife But when I’m with you dear sleep, there's peace in my life You take me to a different plane Where dreams and thoughts play My mind is free to wander.

And worries fade away So let me stay with you, my love Until the morning light For your my cozy company I find comfort through the night.

My Struggles with Math

by Bright Moon AKA Eden Kemokai (Gear up Student)

My struggles with math isn’t that the lessons don’t work , I just don’t get to turn in the work.

But surely my grades will be hurt, All because I couldn’t turn in the work.

Oh it may seem bad but I will get through.

I know all about the Y and X intercepts too, I’m so sorry Ms. Williams that I couldn’t give my work to you I will not let failure define me, For the world is vast, with opportunities a new.

And when the numbers seem too much to bear, Remember that perseverance is all you need to dare.

Math may seem daunting, a frightening abyss But with each step taken, you'll find sheer bliss Persist and you'll see, beauty in every sum and line The thrill of solving problems, an experience divine.

The sky

by Victoria Ramirez (Gear up Student)

The sky where you fly You could never know how much I cry I've counted the days I still remember that day in May when you went away Just a couple days before your birthday You never could imagine how much can happen It's almost been a year since you left me here You visit me in dreams.

Who Am I?

by Frances Echevarria (Gear up Student)

Looking in the mirror, I often wonder “Who am I?” I look to other things in an attempt to define myself A million different references swirl around my head I don’t dare try to define myself Just in case I’m wrong I ask my friends Teachers, adults, family Every response is different I wonder which one is right?

Who knows me the best?

Maybe it’s me who does.

Maybe I should try to define myself But I don’t know who I am just yet Or maybe I just don't believe myself when I try

Maybe I know myself so well that I can’t accept anything positive Or maybe I just don’t know myself enough So until then I’ll just stay undefined An unfamiliar face in the mirror.

Hi Class!

6th grade Student

My Friends Say...

I am amazing because a lot of people come to me for help.

I am unique because my name is Jana, and I don’t know anybody with my name.

6th grade Student

I am funny because every time I say something somebody is laughing.

I am cute because that’s what all my friends tell me.

I am good at cleaning because my room is clean right now.

I am a good listener because that’s what my friends say. I am Jana!

Beneath the Paper

by Benjamin Scupiero (8th grade student)

School work makes us cry We shed tears from our eyes The teachers don’t see it from the paper We don’t tell them for we feel safer.

We calm down in bad ways to hide the frowns beneath the paper Our life dies like a slow taper.

It's not ok

by Shion Chambliss (Gear up Student) When you feel your all alone There is always someone there for you Someone who loves you , cares for you Someone who would be sad to see you go Bullying isn't nice, it ain't cool You make yourself look stupid You don't have anything better to do But be cruel You make somebody feel miserable You make fun of people’s religion How they dress, act and how they talk But you have to remember God doesn't like ugly And Karma is a real thing The things you did to someone will come back To haunt you and you will get it back worse Then you're going to wish You weren't being so mean!

Play Fair

by Sergio Garcia-Garcia (6th grade Student)

One of the most important things about soccer is that you just play fair. If you play fair then you are good for the rest.

I don’t mean you have to pass the ball to your opponent. No don’t do that!

You will basically loose. So don’t play that fair. Just say good luck or shake hands then go all out on them.

If you tackle your opponent, that could count as a yellow card or a red card.

Then that can count for a free kick, or a penalty for you. It is possible to make those goals.

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PELE: Best over 108 MESSI: Best over 109 Los Saint: Best over 106

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Ramen Noodles

by Kamari Watson (Gear up Student)

Ramen, Ramen I love ramen!

I love it so much, till it's ready.

Eating ramen is what chopsticks are for I eat it until I can't eat anymore.

Noodles are good, I eat them with ease And when I’m done just make more for me.

Ramen, Ramen it's stuck in my head and when I am done, I drink me a bev.

Uncertain Mind

by Madelyn Huox (Gear up Student)

I have no idea what to write I have no idea what to do But this is how my brain works Sometimes it shuts off Sometimes it never does My mind goes blank once it shuts off I can’t think of anything I can’t focus on anything anymore Everything disappears and I am left with nothing Nothing but what is in front of me And even then I can’t seem to focus on that Everything is worse when my mind never shuts off Once the spiral starts it never stops The little voice in my head never stays quiet It keeps rambling on until I fall asleep Not once does it take a break All my focus is on the annoying voice No work gets done either way One way or another I am distracted I am left with a blank mind Or too full of a mind And still I have no idea what to write No idea what to do

Moore Middle School

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