THE VERITAS
October 11, 2019
Covenant Christian High School
Volume 2: Issue 1
COVENANT’S “GODS” OF THE COURT
Unfortunately, not everyone is invited to play, nor does everyone who is invited want to play. Now before I go any further, there isn’t a clique within the teachers, I promise, it’s just that they don’t invite people who wouldn’t be interested in playing. For example, Mr. Ward. He would rather read a newspaper than pick up a basketball. Another example is Mr. Jackson. He has been invited multiple times by multiple teachers, but every time he has declined because he is busy, sleepy, and tired. If basketball was in the evening, he would probably go. The regular players try to invite everyone that would be interested, but some of the time they just say “no” due to reasons like children or that it’s too early.
Friday Basketball played at Butler University for Mr. Threlkeld’s (former Dean of Students) last day in May 2016. Article by Joann Ncube (‘21) The NBA has legends like Lebron, Kobe, Durant, and Curry, who have owned the courts. At Covenant, we have our own basketball legends. “Who?” you may ask. Well, it’s our teachers of course. Yes, the teachers that “yell” at us during class, the ones who teach us, the ones who put us to sleep with their soothing voices, the ones who care about us. Legends like Mr. Wilson, Mr. Fightmaster, Mr. Sparks, and many more come together every Friday morning to display their amazing basketball powers in front of the exciting and vibrant crowd of students in detention. I witnessed this amazing experience first hand, and I can tell you that it is something that everyone should experience. Coming in on Friday mornings is never upsetting knowing that I can witness the wondrous wonders of these teachers. This amazing experience started about the same time that Covenant became a school, about 25
For 25 years, our teachers have come together once a week to have fun and exercise together. If you ever get the chance, I suggest that you go, at least once in your Covenant career, to watch these legends come and storm the court together. It’s an opportunity that you wouldn’t want to miss.
years ago. Mr. Fishburn states, “Friday morning basketball started in the first year of the school. There were enough male teachers that wanted to get some exercise in, and even brought some outsiders in.” When I was there on September the 13th, I saw many of our beloved teachers run and sweat up and down the court. I also saw some of the teachers’ friends, but unfortunately, I couldn’t interview them because they got away from me too quickly. Multiple teachers have expressed that playing basketball on Friday morning has been a great way for the teachers to grow a closer bond outside of a school setting. Most teachers that have been invited to play have been playing since their first year teaching here. Mr. Hengge said, “It’s really just an opportunity to exercise and hang out with some of my friends.” Most of the teachers that were interviewed agreed with Mr. Hengge.
Photo by Elaina Essig (‘20)
Article by Joann Ncube (‘21)
Dear Dry Texters, You know when you leave chicken in the oven for too long? It tastes dry, and then there’s no seasoning to spice it up. Your friend might try to put salt, rosemary, or pepper on it. They might try to put sauces like barbecue, honey soy sauce, or honey mustard, but you just want it to be dry and flavourless. You want the chicken straight to the point— you just want it plain. This is what texting you is like. Texting you is just so plain and boring. You only ever stick to one word answers and give the information as it is. For your dear friends, add some juicy details, don’t give one syllable answers. Give well-thought out responses. The responses don’t need to be like your writing answers for your English teacher, but do something more than a plain dry text. I’m sorry, but texting you is like a dry chicken. No one wants you, ‘cause you dry baby. I’m sorry to say it, but you dry. We still love you, though. Sincerely,
Everyone Else
THE VERITAS
October 11, 2019
Volume 2: Issue 1
50 QUESTIONS WITH JERRY CHEN Article by Hana Anderson (‘21)
You may see him in the halls and be graced by his contagious smile.You may know him as an international student who is currently a junior. However, there is so much more to who Jerry Chen is. Here are 50 questions to unfold the mysteries of the secret life of Jerry Chen. 1. What is your given name? Yidian 2. Where are you from? South Part of China 3. What is one thing you miss most about China? Hot pot food* 4. What is your favorite holiday in China? Spring Festival* 5. What is your favorite America food? Pizza (Papa Johns) 6. When did you start to play ping pong? 6 years old 7. What made you want to play tennis? Because of ping pong 8. Do you have any siblings? Nope 9. What do you do in your free time? Drawing and ping pong 10. What is your favorite subject? P.E. 11. What is your favorite color? Black 12. When are you going back to China? December 21 13. What do you guys do for fun in China? Watch movies and travel 14. Who is your favorite teacher? Mr. Bird 15. Who is favorite tennis/ping pong player? Federer (tennis) or Ma Long (ping pong) 16. Chocolate or Vanilla? Chocolate 17. Fruit or Veggies? Veggies 18. What do you want to do when you are older? Look for a job 19. What is your favorite holiday in America? Halloween 20. Do you like snow? Yes
21. What do you get when you go to Chick fil a? Spicy chicken sandwich 22. What is your favorite song? “Uptown Funk” 23. What would you do if you had a million dollars? Keep some in bank and some for job 24. What is your favorite movie? Avengers 3 25. What is your favorite tv show? Big Bang Theory 26. Hamburger or hotdog? Hamburger 27. What is your favorite drink? Dr. Pepper 28. Favorite sports team? Covenant 29. What is one thing you love about Indiana? Covenant 30. What is your favorite season? Spring 31. What is your favorite animal? Dogs 32. Sun, moon or stars? Stars 33. Was it hard learning English? It was kinda hard 34. What is your favorite snack? M&Ms 35. What place has the best french fries? Chick-fil-a 36. What do you want to be when you are job? Business 37. Do you want to have kids, if so how many? 2 (a boy and girl) 38. Do you play any other sports? Basketball and jump rope 39. Do you watch Netflix? Yes 40. Do you like to take naps? Yes 41. Favorite thing for breakfast? Eggs 42. Favorite flavor of Ice Cream? Strawberry 43. Dogs or Cats? Dogs 44. Do you like America? Yes 45. How is America different from China? School system, more freedom like sports and less homework 46. Chinese or American girls? American 47. Do you want to go to college in America? Yes
QUOTE OF THE WEEK
48. Do you play Pokemon go? No 49. What sporting events do you attend at Covenant? Football and tennis 50. Fist bump or high five? High five *Hot pot food = Hot pot, or hotpot, also known as steamboat, is a Chinese cooking method, prepared with a simmering pot of soup stock at the dining table, containing a variety of East Asian foodstuffs and ingredients. Spring Festival = Chinese New Year
PHOTO OF THE WEEK
Section by Marco Aguirre (‘21)
“You ever have that one friend in your friend group where you’re like, why are you even here? No? Maybe you’re that person... *class laughs* I’m kidding, everyone loves you.” - Mr. Wilson
Section by Grant Alexander (‘22)
This is Aaron Smith (‘23) playing Johnny Cash during SRT.
S T U D E N T S H O U T- O U T
Student Publications reached out to the teachers, asking them to send us paragraph about a student that they apreciate- one who they think deserves more recognition. Here’s what one had to say: “Bryan Lomax, or “BJ,” is new to Covenant but seems to have quickly settled in and made a place for himself. In class, Bryan is consistently engaged and always polite and teachers appreciate his friendly, respectful demeanor. He has shown himself to be a student who wants to learn and grow, and to do it in connection with other students.
Photo courtesy ofTwelve Stones Photography
“I have also witnessed Bryan jumping in to student life at Covenant wholeheartedly, with athletics and school spirit activities. These activities are great for developing relationships, and I’ve noticed Bryan consistently encouraging those he has relationships with at school with a positive, joyful, and supportive attitude in both class and the halls.”