The Voice of Veritas
Eighth Grade Journalism
Volume 1, Issue 1
Quarter One - November 7, 2019
Carolina Creek Recap by Luke Johnson
This final point isn’t really a rule that needs to be changed so much as a rule to address. Many people are annoyed that they can only wear socks that are black, white, or navy, and people have gotten detentions for not having proper colored socks. To write this article, I looked at the student handbook, and you only need to have solid color black, white, or navy socks if the socks go above your calves. Now, this rule probably will be adjusted as there are no restrictions on the color of shorter socks, and having tye-dye socks allowed isn’t very good. Teachers may still give detentions, but you can politely ask them to check the handbook. I know that you may not be able to change everything mentioned here, but thank you for reading.
Soul Friends Evident Love for Jesus
Tips and Tricks for Staying Organized During the School Year by Audrey Finch
It’s hard to stay organized when school gets going, and assignments start to pile up. Sometimes it even feels like life is going faster than you can keep up with. But, with a few simple organization tips and the discretion to make wise decisions, you can overcome the mess and madness of a hectic school year.
One of the easiest ways to stay organized is to keep a planner. Writing down your homework and upcoming assignments may seem overrated, but it seriously helps you remember tests and quizzes you need to study for. If you find yourself getting cluttered, make it a point every week to set aside time to go through the papers that have accumulated. Along those same lines, an accordion folder can help categorize
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Ava: It was really fun trying new things, like the Giants
school in gold hoops that weigh a ton and drag on the floor, but no dangling earrings? There has to be a middle ground of a proper length below your ear that lets people wear dangling earrings. Also, and I know some people are angry about this, our bangs can’t be below our eyebrows. Ok, ok, it distracts you while reading, yes, but if it isn’t past your eyes, then it isn’t distracting, right?
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advice should always point you towards God, not away from God. Having a good soul friend can change your life for the better. The best way to find a soul friend is to be a soul friend.
Ellen: Canoes
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Next, we’re only allowed to paint our nails with pastel colors because it’s distracting. I don’t know about you, but the posters in classrooms seem just as bright. Those are really nice, and would not be removed. And we can’t wear dangling earrings. I get it, you don’t want someone to come to
Matthew: I liked throwing the tomahawks, and I really liked the giant swing. I also liked the
Reid: Bus ride
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Firstly, we can’t wear our own jackets or coats. Ok, I understand that wearing the Veritas uniform is important, but even the “heavy” jackets aren’t always enough when temperatures are extremely low. Surely there’s some low temperature where we can be allowed to wear our own jackets, right? Our dress code specifies that girls can wear leggings under their skirts on days when temperatures drop below 55 degrees, and that could work perfectly for jackets as well. Also, people shouldn’t have to pay $40 for a jacket you’ll wear for one week of the school year when they already have a heavy coat of their own.
Garrison: Sleeping
Caroline Finch: The blob
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You probably already know this, but there are issues with the Dress Code. There are many rules that don’t seem to be practical.
Carter Droog: freetime
We asked several students about their favorite part of our time at Carolina Creek. Here’s what they had to say:
Dress Code Letter to Student Council from Brooke Kern & Editorial Staff Dear Student Council,
Ellie: I liked the keynote in the morning because I thought it was a good way to start the day. For activities, my favorite was the zipline because doing it with Virginia was really fun.
Carter Nguyen: Wakeboarding
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This year the theme of Carolina Creek was Unite. Each activity had a superpower theme that we can use in our everyday life. Some of these superpowers include hope, perseverance, community, and many others. This year we also learned about the importance of having soul friends. A soul friend should have a positive presence, be open and honest, and have an evident love for
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Veritas Middle School students spent 3 days at Carolina Creek Christian Camp in September. During the week we learned new truths, made new friends, had new experiences, and spent time with Jesus.
Jesus. A soul friend should not force you into making bad decisions. They should push you to do your best every day. You should have an open and honest friendship. This means that you should know how your friend is doing in their school life and family life. You should be open to sharing your hopes, dreams, failures, ambitions and heartbreaks. A soul friend should love Jesus more than anything else. Their
Ladder and Zipline. I always love the time just hanging with friends.
your homework by subject. If you should decide to keep one of these folders, you must deliberately file it to replace older papers with new papers and homework assignments. While middle school gives you new freedoms, it also gives you new responsibilities. One of these responsibilities is lockers. Some of the ways to organize your locker are to separate your textbooks and binders from smaller notebooks using shelves. That way, things won’t get lost in the bustle between classes. If you find yourself stuffing extraneous papers into your locker and leaving them there, consider finding a folder to hold those loose papers, placing a mini trash can in your locker, or even just taking the time to put those papers away. Another responsibility you have as a middle schooler is getting to class on time. One of the easiest ways to keep track of your classes is to tape a schedule on the door of your locker or make a list of materials you need for every class. That way, you set yourself
up to be prepared and on time for every class. Lastly, and most importantly, you must stay on top of your personal schedule and how many activities you say yes to. Saying no is an important skill. Some helpful questions you can ask to help you determine whether something is worth spending your time on are:
What will I be saying NO to if I say YES to this? Do I have any other commitments during this time? Which commitment will be more beneficial to me in the long run? Sometimes we get caught up in trying to please everyone, but you have to know that trying to make everyone happy will just make you more stressed in the end. If you find yourself struggling with what to say yes to, try to look at the bigger picture. Once you set these standards for your own personal life, Continued on page 3 ▶