Geneva Quarterly Issue 3, Spring

GENEVA

Q UA RT E R LY DIGGING INTO THE IDEALS THAT WE ARE ROOTED IN.

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To capture the concept of earth, we took a quick trip to Cordillera for our photoshoot. Sophomore Julianna Goodman posed in front of foliage, ran through fields and climbed rocks while junior Ashton Landis took the pics.

In the end, we selected this cover shot because of the unique look of the fresh greenery sprouting from the rock. It is symbolic of new beginnings and reminds us of our theme: stability and groundedness.

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The Geneva Quarterly, a student-led publication of Rhetoric school, serves to provide Geneva and the surrounding community with relevant and accurate news, opinions and entertainment centered around our student culture. Our staff strives to instill boldness, creativity and excellence through our published work. We aim to discover truth laced into our community with integrity and to write all pieces from a biblical worldview to the glory of Jesus Christ.

This is a Publication for: Geneva School of Boerne 113 Cascade Caverns Road Boerne, TX 78015

School Info: The Geneva School of Boerne exists to provide a classical education from a biblical worldview, to equip students for a lifetime of learning, service and leadership to the glory of Jesus Christ.

Rhetoric School population: 224 Rhetoric Faculty: 31

for our readers,

Welcome to Issue Three! The earth issue has finally arrived, bringing with it the new theme of stability and groundedness. As seniors, while it feels like life is moving at a million miles per hour and our time at Geneva is slowly slipping through our fingers, it is important to latch onto things that keep us rooted and remind you where you are now. This theme inspired the words you are about to read. From tackling tough Christian sexuality questions to understanding how we must do our part for our planet, every page is a reminder of the ideals we hold close. This issue is bittersweet for us execs, as it is the last one we will ever produce as editors. The next issue will be brought to you by a fabulous new group of editors, and we can’t wait to see what they create.

Despite our technical difficulties, this year in the J-room has been a dream, and we’re so grateful for the team of editors and staffers that we have been blessed with. Leaving is hard, but knowing we are handing the baton to such a strong and creative staff makes it so much easier. Want to see what we mean? Turn the page and dive into Issue Three! We hope you love it as much as we do.

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Colophon: All verbal and visual content is solicited and selected by the Quarterly staff. Approval is garnered from our adviser Becky Ryden, and from our headmaster, Rob Shelton. All bylined writers are held accountable for their work.

Contact: To purchase a subscription or advertisement, contact: rryden@ genevaschooltx.org To complain or for any other inquiries, contact: rryden@ genevaschooltx.org

Affiliations: We are proud to announce our sixyear membership with the Columbia Scholastic Press Association, where we have won a silver Crown Award one year, and two gold Crowns the last two years and received a gold medalist rating. We are also members of the Texas Interscholastic Press Association, where we have the highest rating of distinguished merit for the last five years. In addition, we have been members of the National Scholastic Press Association the past three years and have been named a Pacemaker Award finalist. This is our second year to be members of Quill & Scroll.

Magazine Specs: Created in InDesign and printed by SchoolPrinting.com. Font Families: Avenir Next GEO, Nunito Sans, Hoefler, Bureau Grotesque and Fofer.

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FROM THE GROUND UP: THE PEOPLE, PLACES AND IDEAS THAT IMPACT OUR SCHOOL.

TEACHER BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS BY SUE ARNOLD 010 • HACK ATTACK BY ANSON EGGERSS 015 • BOERNE BOOM BY LAUREN ABELL 018 • TOUR DE EUROPE BY NICOLAS SILLER 022 • ARE YOU CALLING ME BY CONNOR TRAVIS 025

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Grounded Q&A: Interview | Lydia duPerier

Mr. Paul Johnson

High school teacher by day, rockstar by night. Mr. Paul Johnson (far left) teaches junior humanities classes and the dual credit English course for seniors at Geneva. What most don’t know is that on the side he is also part of a “dad band” (as he calls it): The Anapests. Johnson sings and plays the bass while friends Tim Warlow (center) plays guitar and Lance Higdon (right) plays drums. “We’re all a bunch of washed up punks,” Johnson said.

When did you first start to make music and what instruments do you play?

I started playing drums when I was in either fourth or fifth grade when my dad bought me a drum set. I also play guitar and bass, but I didn’t start playing them until I was like 14 or 15, and then I just started writing songs.

How old were you when you first realized you wanted to make music in a band?

I was probably about 12 or 13. One of my cousins could play the guitar and another could sing, and I knew how to play the drums. And so, we learned one song and would just play it over and over again.

How do you and the band come up with your songs?

I usually come up with some kind of riff and show it to the other people in the band, and they come up with something to go along with it. Or, someone will think of something else for someone to play at practice and then I’ll write the lyrics.

How did The Anapests start?

I started writing songs again in 2014 but thought of the name in 2016. Then I met this guy that lives on my street and found out he actually plays drums and that we like the same kind of music. So I told him, “Hey, we should play music.” And he was like, “Yeah lets do it.” So, we started playing together.

He was on drums, and I played the guitar. We both knew this other guy who played guitar, so we asked him and he was

overjoyed to join us. I started playing bass and singing, Tim plays guitar and Lance plays drums.

What does the name “The Anapests” mean?

It’s a foot type in poetry. It’s two unstressed syllables and a stressed syllable. Tim, the guitar player, actually wants the next album to be called “Sorry, I’m a Literature Teacher” because that’s what I said to him when he asked me what an anapest is.

I was explaining it and he was like “huh?” and I said, “Oh sorry, I’m a literature teacher, it’s just what I think about.”

What is your favorite part of the show?

For as long as I can remember, I’ve always felt really nervous when I’m actually playing. Not necessarily beforehand, but during [the show], I get really nervous. I usually just look at people’s shoes, but then after it’s over, the first thing I think every time is, “I wanna do that again.” So, it’s not nerveracking enough to make me stop doing it.

What is next for The Anapests?

We are trying to play shows and sell records. We eventually want to do a full length album.

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Stats:

What Continents Have Our Students Been To?

OH, THE PLACES YOU’LL GO.

North America 100% South America 14.5% Africa 6.4% Europe 35.5 % Asia 9.6 % Australia 1.6% Antarctica 0% *sample taken from 50 students in study halls

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Song Writing Club

Words | Lydia duPerier

The first songwriting club started with Brad Blackburn (‘13), Emma Rudkin (‘14), Jake Bomgaars (‘14) and a few others. It also happened to be the last songwriting club until this year when a few students approached Mr. Luis Arizpe, the fine arts guitar teacher, about reviving it. He asked them if they really knew the parts and craft of songwriting. When they said no, Arizpe agreed to start up Songwriting Club again in order to teach them. These students were sophomores Brooks Fessler, Nicolas Siller and Jacob Dishongh, each of whom love songwriting. The club meets on Mondays at lunch, and there, students learn how to combine musical elements to create songs. Arizpe assigns everyone an idea they have to write a song about in whatever technique assigned. They must then share this song the next time the club meets. Anyone is welcome to join the club, as long as they want to learn the craft of songwriting.

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TEACHERS’ RECOMMENDATIONS FOR SPRING BREAK READING. Words | Sue Arnold

Breaks from school are the best. They bring so much relaxation and time to do the things we normally don’t have time for. Whether that be tanning at the beach or spending time with family, you can read a book anywhere you go. For some teachers, reading a good book is definitely a necessity. Instead of spending time on video games during your break, it might be a good idea to grab a book that some of these teachers recommend.

MR. STEVEN TYE

“A Monster Calls” by Patrick Ness (Fantasy Fiction) “Goosebumps” by R.L. Stine (Horror Fiction) “These are super fast reads that are so beautiful, they will rip your heart out. They’re so bad they’re good.”

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“A Gentleman in Moscow” by Amor Towles (Historical Fiction) “This book is so beautiful at showcasing commitment and self-sacrifice.”

MR. ROB SHELTON

“The High House: The Evenmere Chronicles” by James Stoddard (Fantasy Fiction) “It’s a fantasy, but in a way that’s unlike any other. It’s definitely not what you would expect. You will just have to read it.”

MR. SHAWN HARRILD

“In a Dark Dark Wood” by Ruth Ware (Mystery) “The Women in Cabin Ten” by Ruth Ware (Thriller) “The Dark Tower” (Book Series) by Stephen King (Science Fiction) “They are fun mystery thrillers and a good break from academic reading. You are on a journey.”

MRS. CATHERINE DAVIS

“Becoming Mrs. Lewis: The Improbable Love Story of Joy Davidman and C.S. Lewis” by Patti Henry (Romance Novel) “This is a super easy read and doesn’t take a lot of thinking. It’s also a love story, which I like.”

MRS. CHRISTINA JEFFCOAT

“Out of the Silent Planet” by C.S. Lewis (Science Fiction) “Eragon” by Christopher Paolini (Fiction).

“Out of the Silent Planet really showcases Christianity, but in a metaphorical context. Eragon is an amazing fantasy that is pretty traditional and showcases an antagonist fighting for the greater good.”

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The Geneva Quarterly LEARNING ALL ABOUT THE HISTORY OF THE GQ. Words | Ashton Landis From “The Geneagle Gazette’’ to “The Muse” to what is now known as “The Geneva Quarterly,” this publication has come a long way and has undergone a considerable amount of change in the seven years.

While our staff would love to believe that the whole world knows exactly what “The Geneva Quarterly” is and how it started, it has recently been brought to our attention that there is a slight possibility this may not be entirely accurate. That being said, this is everything you need to know about “The Geneva Quarterly.”

In 2009 the beginning of the journalism program started wtih the Geneagle Gazette. Two students approached Mr. Rob Shelton about a high school publication. “The Gazette” had two editions published by Lauren Schumacher (‘12) and Hannah Vandiver (‘13). “The Muse” was born the next year, when the official journalism class was created with Mrs. Becky Ryden as the teacher.

After three years of producing the newspaper, the staffdecided to make a drastic change thanks to the guidance of the National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA).

Having already critiqued our newspapers in prior years, the NSPA noted that our content might be better suited for a magazine format rather than a newspaper.

Since that time, we have gone on to win the highest awards given to journalism students across the country, including a Gold Crown from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association, who compares our publications to others across the nation. It is the most prestigious award for a high school journalism program to receive.

We have also received the highest level of critiques from Quill and Scroll and NSPA (both national organizations) as well as with Texas University Interscholastic League.

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VOLUME 1: 2013-14 Editor in Chief: Madeleine (Inglish) Griege (‘14)

“When I was editor-in-chief, we transitioned from a newspaper to a magazine. This experience shaped my love for graphic design, as working in full color in a magazine format naturally lends itself to beautiful design work.”

Chief Editor of Design: Nellie Schmidt (‘14) Chief Editor of Content: Mary Layne Strieber (‘14)

Volume 2: 2014-15 Editor in Chief: Sofia Pedraza (‘15) “Throughout my four years of Journalism, I learned the importance of being a reliable team member. When I became an editor, that became even more apparent. My goal as editor-in-chief was always to print a magazine that I was proud of and that would reflect the hard work that was put in on a daily basis.”

Chief Editor of Design: Emma Ingram (‘16) Chief Editor of Content: Mary Claire Brock (‘16)

Volume 3: 2015-2016 Editor in Chief: Mary Claire Brock (‘16) “I feel forever grateful and indebted to the Quarterly. My time at the magazine molded the trajectory of my entire career and has allowed me to distinguish myself from my peers. The skills I learned during those years have acted as a foundation for my college experience and now future job.”

Chief Editor of Design: Emma Ingram (‘16) Chief Editor of Content: Delaney Young (‘16)

Volume 4: 2016-2017 Chief Editor of Content: Ariana Flores (‘17) “The Quarterly was central to my experience at Geneva; it might have been the part of high school I loved most.

The ownership I was given as an editor my senior year taught me to believe in myself as a creative and ultimately encouraged my career aspirations. Here’s to 20 more years of exploring the untold stories of the community that surrounds us.”

Chief Editor of Design: Skylar Tippetts (‘17) Chief Managing Editor: Jessica Wheeler (‘17) Chief Editor of Photography: Ian Comuzzie (‘17)

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Volume 5: 2017-2018 Chief Editor of Design: Carissa Georgelos (‘18) “My time at the Geneva Quarterly was not always easy, but it was unquestionably a valuable experience that molded me as a creative. I began my journey at the magazine as an eager student, anxious for the opportunity ahead. Unbeknownst to me, I would leave the infamous ‘J-room’ forever changed with the mind of a creative, the heart of a collaborator and the soul of a leader.”

Chief Managing Editor: Ruth Wacker (‘18) Chief Editor of Content: Emme Owens (‘18)

Volume 6: 2018-2019 Editor in Chief: Jacqueline Knox (‘19) “For me, the Geneva Quarterly taught me not only how to run a team of people, but also how to love on and pour into others. I wanted everyone to feel at home in the J-room and love the time they spent there.”

Chief Managing Editor: Anna Riedlinger (‘19) Chief Editor of Design: Aisling Ayers (‘19) Chief Editor of Content: Nathan Young (‘19)

Volume 7: 2019-2020 Chief Editor of Design: Jayne Goodman (‘20) “I wanted the magazine this year to showcase everyone’s unique style in a cohesive way. I’ve learned from being on staff that everyone has something awesome and unique to bring to the table, so when I became Chief Editor of Design, it was super important to me that the magazine was a medium in which all staffers could represent their school the best way they knew how.”

Chief Managing Editor: Braden Hall (‘20) Chief Editor of Content: Gracyn Freiling (‘20) Chief Marketing Editor: Charlotte Walker (‘20)

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Hack Attack INSIDE INFORMATION ON HOW THE COMPUTERS AT SCHOOL LOST DATA. Words | Anson Eggerss

Friday, January 10th, 2020 seemed like just another ordinary day at the Geneva School of Boerne. But something happened that day, something that would affect every person on campus. That Friday, a deadly virus made its way into the school’s computers and hard drives, a virus set to destroy years of lesson plans, spreadsheets, historical data, pictures and documents.

What started off that day as slow computers ended with whole files and, eventually, whole drives being corrupted. Throughout the following week, teachers began to lose the ability to open files on their computers, with some computers even rendered inoperative. Some teachers lost multiple years’ worth of work as many of their documents turned into corrupted, unopenable files.

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“I seriously questioned whether I was too old to reinvent the wheel again,” Mrs. Susan Greenlees, the 10th and 11th grade math teacher, said. Greenlees lost years of worksheets, notes, tests and quizzes.

Greenlees was not the only one who suffered tough losses, however. The journalism department’s entire drive was corrupted, losing access to all files from the last decade.

But what had caused all this damage? How could something like this even happen? The whole matter can be attributed to one thing: ransomware. A Geneva dad and cybersecurity engineer of fifteen years who helped with the problem defines ransomware as “a program that runs and encrypts files on your hard drive with a key only the attacker possesses. They essentially ‘lock’ your data and hold it for ransom to get the key to decrypt your files.”

Ransomware has been around since the late 80s and has become more prominent with technological advancements through the years. Some types of ransomware, such as CryptoWall, have even generated upwards of $300 million in revenue.

The specific ransomware that had been installed at Geneva is called RYUK, a malware virus named after a fictional character from Japanese television, created by a Russian cybercrime group called Wizard Spider.

RYUK is meant to target large databases with systems full of files, and the typical ransom demand can be between $100,000 and $500,000. Geneva did not pay to retrieve our files, which is why everything was lost. However, it was clear we had been targeted.

“They were in our network and listened to it for a fairly considerable amount of time, gaining access to some people’s Amazon accounts and things like that,” computer science teacher Mr. Scott Milam said. “Once you get in and infect a certain number of computers, each computer is capable of infecting others, making it very difficult to clean.”

RYUK is a fairly new type of ransomware, only just being discovered in late 2018 and has been

“Over two million files from the last 20 years were lost due to the criminal activity” spreading on many systems across the world. Because of how common it is becoming, RYUK has also made its way into mainstream news. It was suspected to have infected the IT systems of the entire city of New Orleans and the U.S. Coast Guard. At the time of writing this, the most recently reported attack is on a Florida news source, the Tampa Bay Times.

By refusing to pay the ransom, the newspaper has been fighting hard to recover their main resources.

Thankfully, in Geneva’s case, a company in San Antonio called Suurv Technologies was contacted quickly, as well as two experts from the office of Rick Palermo, the IT supervisor and a Geneva dad. This team dealt with the ransomware quickly and efficiently.

“Over two million files from the last 20 years were lost due to the criminal activity,” one of the directors of the team said. “We have removed the malware, evicted the criminal’s access to Geneva, and installed anti-virus as well as security monitoring on every Geneva computer. There are also network upgrades taking place to modernize the infrastructure.”

Head of school Brad Ryden said, “One of the things we already decided before all this is that we’re going to move everybody to the Cloud, to Office 365.”

Office 365 is a Microsoft product that offers subscription-based access to tools for business and education. By transitioning to this updated software and backing up information to the Cloud, Geneva’s data will be much safer and more secure for the future.

In a world of quickly advancing technologies that are full of pros and cons, precautions should be taken by all people to protect the information that we upload, transfer and store. Obviously, malware is an issue that no one should have to deal with, especially on their personal devices. Fortunately, there are ways to prevent it.

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Ways You Can Protect Your Computer Here are five steps that you can use to ensure that malware does not corrupt your system.

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Boerne Boom LOOKING AHEAD TO THE CHANGES COMING TO BOERNE. Words | Lauren Abell

In recent years, Boerne has become a hotspot for people of all ages to call home. With Boerne being conveniently located in the Hill Country, it is perfect for those who want to remain out of the big cities but still want the amenities of one. Boerne provides this destination because of how quaint and historic it is while still being in close proximity to all the major perks that San Antonio has nearby.

This place we call home was once a sort of well-kept Texas secret, but has recently become the perfect landing place for people from all around the country. With this has come an influx of growth all over the Boerne area. According to San Antonio Express-News, “Kendall County is ranked seventh in the U.S. among counties showing the largest percentage growth from 2010 to 2018.� This massive increase has brought about much change not only in the larger Boerne area but even closer to home

than we thought, near the Geneva campus.

With more people comes more developments and with more developments comes traffic. Lots of traffic. Anytime you get in your car to go to work, run errands or do something as simple as picking your kids up from school, you are met with enormous amounts of it. A drive that should take about 15 minutes now takes almost double that. So, the question is, will all of this traffic eventually be resolved?

Traffic does seem to be a normal part of everyday life, but with new construction in Boerne, some of the daily backed-up roads can be resolved. According to tx.gov, over the past several months, the department has been working on a 10 million dollar project on IH-10. The project includes adding separate turn lanes along the frontage road to reduce conges-

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tion, reconstructing the IH-10 overpass at a higher elevation to improve clearance, adding a right turn lane along northbound Scenic Loop Road and adding sidewalks.”

With these in place to help with traffic and navigating the roads easier, those rides in the car can occur in less time and with less waiting in long lines of stopped cars.

Amidst the population increase, there has become a need for more developments, especially those in the food industry. Such a development will soon be coming close to the Geneva campus in Boerne. A Bill Miller Bar-B-Q can be expected in the near future in a location extremely convenient for Geneva families.

“The real estate we purchased at the north corner of Scenic Loop Road and IH-10 in Boerne meets all the criteria we look for in a new store location: namely, great visi-

bility and easy access,” President-CEO of Bill Miller Bar-B-Q and Geneva dad, Jim Guy Egbert said. “We purchased almost five acres of land and the Bill Miller [BarB-Q] will occupy approximately 1.3 acres.”

Not only will this restaurant be in a prime location, but it can be expected sooner than you might think. “The estimated time for our contractor to complete the public improvements is the end of February and we should receive our building permit for the restaurant by the mid part of March,” Egbert said.

“Once we start construction on the restaurant, it will take us 90 days to complete.”

More exciting developments will be coming to this same area that will be using the remaining land not occupied by the Bill Miller Bar-B-Q building.

“We have a master plan for the almost four plus acres that includes four pad sites

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to include neighborhood products and service-oriented retail,” Egbert said. “We have negotiations underway with several retailers that are looking to expand their footprint in the Boerne and IH-10 corridor.

One of those retailers we are in discussions with is in the food and coffee segment.”

These developments will help produce even more growth in the area as well as bring convenience to people already living in Boerne.

With the arrival of more and more people to the area comes the necessity for places to live.

Across from the already developed South Glen neighborhood is a property that is also going to be made into a residential area.

“There is a large tract of land located east of the school campus that has a preliminary master plan to include approximately 350 homes,” Egbert said. “They still have a ways to go on permitting, due diligence, etc. but from what I understand, it is likely to start later this year. This is a large residential project that will look very similar to the current development across Cascade Caverns from our campus.” Since construction will be hap-

pening on both sides of the Geneva campus within the next year, Old Fredericksburg Rd. to Cascade Caverns to Old San Antonio Road can be expected to be busier than ever.

To add to all this construction, the development of land will be used to construct valuable commercial properties. This will certainly bring more traffic and more change to the area but will also add more accessibility and much-needed facilities.

According to Egbert, “There is a 100+ acre retail, multi-family, medical, and office project that is proposed to break ground in late 2020 on the south border of Balcones Creek and fronting on IH-10 and Old Fredericksburg Rd. This development will bring a major grocery anchor, multiple retail services along with some medical and office development to the area.”

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“Change, especially in an area such as Boerne, is not always viewed in the most positive light.�

This construction will certainly lead to much more change in the Boerne area and create a variety of new shopping options and job opportunities.

Change, especially in an area such as Boerne, is not always viewed in the most positive light because, frankly, it can lead to busier streets, more traffic and has the potential to modify the culture. However, many people think change should be seen as an opportunity, an opportunity not only to experience more convenience, but to diversify our culture.

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Tour de Europe A SNEAK PEEK AT THE JUNIORS’ SPRING BREAK TRIP Words | Nicolas Siller

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Mrs. Shelly Ward, trip organizer and college counselor, has led the juniors on this trip since 2014. However, she is not the only member of the faculty who loves to come back year after year to these historic places. Mr. Dirk Russell, the 12th grade humanities teacher, has accompanied the juniors on almost every trip as well. “I love going every year, and there is always something new and interesting to learn about these fascinating places,” he said. (photos provided by seniors from their trip in 2019)

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Ever since Rome was founded in 576 BC, it has always been an Italian metropolis. From a kingdom to the seat of a centuries-old Empire to the home of the Catholic Church, Rome has always played a big part in the history of Western Europe. On the Europe trip, students get to see feats of architecture such as the Colosseum and remnants of the Roman forum and theaters which they learned about during their freshman year. This city is bursting at the seams with ancient history and culture. In fact, the modern day city of Rome is built on so much history, building subways presented a challenge since builders kept running into ruins and artifacts.

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The Duomo, also known as the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, is one of the largest cathedrals in the world, built with a masonry dome of over four million bricks. It is located in the historic Italian city of Florence, the place where the famed poet Dante grew up. On the trip, students are able to climb 463 steps up a claustrophobic staircase to the top of the dome and stand on a viewing platform that overlooks Florence and Tuscany.

“It’s breathtaking and beautiful,” trip coordinator and organizer Ward said. “It’s what you thought Italy should look like.” “It is magnificent and always gives me a sense of awe,” Russell said.

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“I had always thought that it was so cool, but the first time I walked in and saw the 20 foot high fresco in front of me, I couldn’t breathe,” Ward said. The historic School of Athens fresco housed in the Raphael rooms of the Vatican Museums depicts 21 figures, believed to be Greek philosophers, as they converse in front of the statues of the Greek god Apollo and the Roman goddess Minerva. The fresco was painted

by Raphael, another one of the art docent’s favorites. It was finished in the early 16th Century along with three other frescoes created by Raphael to represent the different branches of knowledge such as poetry, law, theology and philosophy.

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Mars Hill Located right beside the Acropolis and Parthenon in Athens, Mars Hill is at the place where the Apostle Paul preached the Gospel to the Greeks. There, Russell reads a passage from Acts 17 as a tribute to Paul. It’s a passage read many times during Logic School Bible classes, but there on Mars Hill, it is truly brought to life. “It brings to life the time, the place and the culture where Paul was, and it’s always the highlight of my trip,” Russell said.

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Are You Calling Me? DIVING INTO A STORY OF FAITH AND TRUST IN GOD. Words | Connor Travis (‘14)

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I was asked to share with you a little story — a small moment that pulls back the curtain on a big idea. My only hope is that it might in some way encourage your faith and perhaps even invite you to ask the Lord, “Are You calling me?”

The Chihuahuan Desert is a fantastic breadth of countryside shared by Mexico and the United States of America, filled by all manner of improbable scenery and life. And right now, my wife Caroline and I call it home.

We moved to Marfa, Texas in 2018, feeling called to work with Young Life to the many high school kids scattered about the area. We believe strongly that they deserve to have caring adults in their lives who demonstrate Christ’s love and have earned the right to be heard.

Though we live in Marfa, we share a lifestyle with the other small neighboring towns like Fort Davis, Alpine, Presidio, Boquillas (Mexico), Camargo (MX), Delicias (MX) and Ojinaga (MX).

Fast forward a year into living here, and we find ourselves in a living room completely full of Marfa high school students. We had just wrapped up a Bible study, but no one seemed to be leaving.

Caroline and I laugh, chat and listen to the various conversations ping-ponging about the room.

But above the noise, I hear one student, Juanito, say, “Why don’t kids have something like this in Ojinaga?”

Suddenly everyone’s attention focused on him.

It was one conversation now. Before I could respond, another student chimed in.

“The call of God to love one’s neighbor was more real than the boundaries separating them.”

“Totally! I wish my friends and cousins could hear about Jesus like I have.”

Another said, “Yeah, me too.”

What they didn’t know is that we had been praying (ever since we arrived in Marfa) that a ministry might be established in Ojinaga, Mexico. Additionally, we had even started to raise the money and build the relationships necessary to support it.

So I told them, “You’re absolutely right. Ojinaga kids deserve this too, but we are waiting for people who will step up and be leaders in that mission.”

Without missing a beat, Ethan goes, “Well, I’ll do it.”

After that, kid after kid offered up their time and ideas for reaching their neighbors in Ojinaga with the gospel. The average age in that room was 16.

For a long time, we asked God for leaders brave enough to share their faith in Ojinaga. Of course, I had just assumed that they would be adults with impressive ministry resumes. Instead, we got a living room full of young passionate missionaries, whose natural response to God’s grace was simply to go and share it. No border line was discussed. Age was not a limiting factor. The call of God to love one’s neighbor was more real than the boundaries separating them.

Who has God put seemingly “just out of reach” in your life? Who is it that you expect someone else to take care of? Like my young friends in Marfa, please consider asking God, “Are You calling me?”

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TWO POINTS OF VIEW | The land around Marfa, Texas has its own beauty with its high desert landscape.

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BROTHERS IN CHRIST | Working for Young Life, Connor Travis gets to connect with students like sophomore Christian Ontiveros.

24 Hour Road Trip SENIOR BOYS SPEND A FULL 24 HOURS DRIVING AROUND TEXAS. Words | Travis Ratterree

In keeping with the tradition of a 24 hour challenge, we asked seniors Travis Ratterree, Zack Fly, Nathan Masso and Russel Navarro to take on the challenge of a 24 hour road trip. A full 24 hours of driving and exploring. The boys left Boerne Texas at 6:30 pm on the Sunday of MLK weekend in Travis’s Silver Toyota Sequoia. They returned at 6:30 pm the next day … a total of 24 hours without sleep. Read below the documentation of the trip hour-by-hour, recorded by Travis Ratterree.

Hour 1 We start on the long journey ahead and vibe to some HARDCORE RAP.

Hour 2 We make it to Austin and head to Waterloo records. In the theme of keeping Austin weird, we find a steamy record called “Songs for your Mother” and hear a man yell, “I HAVE A WIFE,” as he got out of the back of a car.

Hour 3

Debating on where to eat, we finally decide to go to Dirty Martin’s, the oldest burger joint in Austin. While there, we discuss where the world would take us the rest of the night (also uhhh bomb milkshakes at Dirty Martin’s).

Hour 4 Zack REALLY wants to go to a skate park but gets super nervous when he sees crazy good skater men doing crazy tricks. Zack mans up and skates but falls … SO MANY times

Hour 5 After the skatepark everyone has to use the bathroom soooo badly and are all slightly famished so … VOODOO doughnuts it is!

Nathan and I stay in line and talk about all the doughnuts. Russel and Zack find the bathrooms but are rejected by a bouncer and come back to the doughnut place infuriated!

Russel and I see a woman in a hood in an alley trying to curse our trip (of course we assumed she was a witch).

Hour 6

The lost hour (no one documented this and no one remembers what happened). All we know is that Nathan started to not feel well.

Hour 7 The next stop is at Buc-ee’s on the way to Corpus Christi. Zack and Nathan are fast asleep while Russel and I are just vibin’.

Hour 8 Russel and I are still driving to Corpus, just vibin’ to some chill music. Russel and I start to feel lonely on the distant roads leading to Corpus Christi. Nathan is still not feeling good.

HANGING ON THE BEACH | Seniors Travis Ratterree, Russel Navarro, Zack Fly and Nathan Masso took on the 24 hour challenge for a road trip and made it to South Padre for some fun in the sun.

Hour 9

The boys make it to Corpus. The moon was wack, waves wack, we are feeling wack. Zack wants to skate again and, of course, wipes out in the bowl. We stop to take some sexy pictures and meet a nice couple. Then Russel makes a man angry because he doesn’t have any food to give him, and the man attacks him.

Nathan is becoming sicker by the hour.

Hour 10 Nothing major really happens. We want to go to the pier but end up turning around because we realize that our goal of making it to the beach for sunrise was at risk.

Hour 11 Zack and I are driving very intensely to South Padre to make it to the beach by sunrise. Zack shows Travis his British driver impersonation and tries to play chicken with another car.

Then, Zack and I hear a stupid loud Mustang on the highway, and it annoys us.

NEW FINDS | Zack Fly checks out albums at Waterloo Records in Austin.

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Hour 12

Zack and I travel the open roads to South Padre island while Russel and Nathan sleep in the back. The boys are saddened to know that no matter how fast they go, they will not make it in time to see the sunrise. They begin to embrace the sad moment and listen to JUICE WRLD (R.I.P.).

Hour 13

Zack, Russel and I are hit with a reality check that the sun is up and we are not on the beach.

Also, I realize how the sun really works. That is all please and thank you.

Hour 15

WAVING TO THE WAVES | Nathan Masso and Zack Fly hanging on the beach at South Padre.

Hour 14 Zack falls again (this time just in the street) … of course, that’s #4 for the trip now. Nathan is starting to lose his voice and all things are looking down, but then we walk a ways to Grapevine Cafe and get some prime time coffee.

Hour 4 SKATER BOY | Fly skateboarding in Austin with Ratteree taking it easy.

Hour 15 Nathan, Russel, Zack and I have a scrumptious meal with huge tacos and sweet sweet smoothies and coffee. We walk back to the car and are finally, FINALLY headed to the saucy beach. Also, everyone is starting to chafe.

Hour 16

We roam and receive ro much sand in our eyes ,our hair and in our trousers while strolling on the beach. We make it to Port Isabel where we watch the sweet dolphins galloping the vast ocean.

Hour 3

MUNCH TIME | There is always time for a milkshake at Dirty Martin’s.

Hour 17

While driving to McAllen Texas, I find out through some Buzzfeed quizzes that my “star crush” doesn’t like me back (sad emoji) and that I’m an athletic girl.

Hour 18 Finding the need to stretch our legs and wake up, we slip over to Nathan’s childhood home and take a sneak peak at the sweet boy’s past.

We then head to Texas Thrift where we find... absolutely nothing!

Hour 19 After touring downtown McAllen, we eat at a quaint little taqueria. Nathan talks to an old Spanish man to try and figure out how to pay for his tacos.

Hour 14 CHILLIN’ | No falls on this ride, South Padre streets give Fly the best ride.

Hours 20 to 24 We make the long journey back home from an invigorating, yet exciting experience on the open road of the great unknown.

Hour 9 NIGHT STROLL | Walking down the night street in Corpus in the moonlight.

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On the trip, we learned some things.

Nathan almost died, Zack falls a lot, I now have knowledge of the sun, and Russel is an awesome photographer. Some things were weird (like some dog kept barking at our car at the checkpoint around hour 22), but some moments were sweet. In the end, it was an epic experience and we would all most definitely do it again.

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Gage Kohler

Interview | Gillian Loflin

Hoping to make his mark on Geneva golf history, senior Gage Kohler, has found his passion for this sport. He finished fifth in state last year and is hoping to beat that for a personal best this year. Committed to practicing daily, he has a lot to say about not letting this sport get into your head.

When did you start playing golf and what got you interested in it?

I started playing in eighth grade; my dad actually made me play one day. I was not happy about it, but then I played and I liked it. From then on, I’ve always played.

What do you like about golf?

The fact that you're never satisfied because you can never have a perfect round. You’re always getting better. If I can perfect something, I lose interest in it very quickly. With golf, even when you have a great round, you always see things that you can improve on and are never satisfied.

What has been your best score and your favorite course you’ve played on?

For Geneva it has been 73, and in general, 68. An even par is 72, which is a good score. My favorite course is Torrey Pines in California. Tiger Woods won the US Open at Torrey Pines and made it famous. It also has many holes on cliffs by the ocean. The whole experience was awesome.

What is your plan for your senior season?

To not hurt my back and have as much fun as possible. My goal for the golf team this year is to win state again. As for personal goals, I’m aiming to shoot under par this year.

What are your words of encouragement for people who want to play golf?

I say try it because we only have three days of practice. If you don’t like it, you can always do a different sport next year.

I don’t have much to say on changing people’s minds who think golf is boring. You either like it or you don’t. It doesn’t hurt to try something new, and it’s a sport you can play for the rest of your life.

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Quidditch

A WHO’S WHO OF THIS YEAR’S QUIDDITCH SEASON.

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Most Likely to Take Down Her Opponent

KATHERINE LACEY (11TH)

M I LT O N AUSTIN MALCOWSKI (9TH)

Most Surprising Newcomer CHAUCER

JOSH LOPEZ (12TH)

Most Intimidating Player S AY E R S

JOEL CALDERON (12TH)

Most Valuable Player LEWIS

Most Likely to Lose but Still Win Field Day

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Quality Quidditch

Words | Gillian Loflin

Quidditch, arguably the most popular sport at Geneva. One where students and teachers team up to beat other houses.

But being as notorious as it is, how much of the Geneva Quidditch Tournament history do you actually know?

In the beginning, it was actually quite controversial, with Quidditch being derived from “Harry Potter,” a book series full of magic and witchcraft. But in 2015, Erica Shelton (‘16) came up with abbreviated rules for gameplay at Geneva. From that point on, the activity took off. “Abbreviated” rules because, in case you didn't know, Quidditch is not special to just Geneva.

There is actually an International Quidditch Association that holds a championship annually for teams from all around the world. They have pages upon pages of rules, but at Geneva, we keep it simple.

Rhetoric School headmaster Rob Shelton describes the appeal for Quidditch as this: “Because it’s so fun, and it’s goofy. [It appeals to the] nerds that like ‘Harry Potter’ and for the jocks, it’s athletic and dangerous.”

The goal is as follows: to get the quaffle (a deflated volleyball) into the hoop to score ten points, or catch the snitch (a separate free-range runner) to get 30 points. Simple, and very fun.

As for predictions for this season, Mr. Shelton had this to say: “Sayers will win; they have [Joel] Calderon. While he’s here, that’s it. Whoever has a speedy athlete usually wins.”

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MIRRORING THE PROS BASKETBALL PLAYERS AND THE PROFESSIONAL PLAYERS THEY EMULATE.

Words | Garrett Loflin When learning basketball, children often look to professional players to inspire them as role models both on and off the court. Geneva’s varsity basketball players all still have NBA stars they admire that help motivate them to perfect their skills. Here are a few of the stars the varsity basketball players look up to:

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RILEY TIPPIT sees herself as Lonnie Walker for the San Antonio Spurs

“I guess I’d be him because I like his hair and we both like pink shoes. Also, he’s always ready to go when the coach needs him. I feel like I do the same thing.”

JACKSON YOUNG sees himself as Rajon Rondo for the Los Angeles Lakers

“I admire him because he is one of the few ‘passfirst’ point guards left.”

ALEXA ELIZONDO sees herself as Pascal Siakam for the Toronto Raptors

“I am like him because he hustles all the time, and I feel like I do the same. He’s also fast and can drive really well. Lastly, he can shoot threes sometimes, and so can I.”

JUDAH DILLER sees himself as Kristaps Porzingis for the Dallas Mavericks

“I am most like him because we can both shoot threes from time to time. I’m also tall and a good post player.”

SYDNEY GRIFFEY sees herself as Al Horford for the Philadelphia 76ers

“He plays smart and has the ability to play almost any position. He also has a pretty wide skill set, shooting threes from the paint.”

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ERIC DREES sees himself as Kevin Love for the Cleveland Cavaliers

“I am Kevin Love … just look at a picture of him.

He can shoot threes and play in the paint. He also has the ability to take control of the game at any point in it.”

MICAH HOWARD sees herself as Lonnie Walker for the San Antonio Spurs

“We are both super aggressive, and we can finish our shots. I feel like we can also both drive, draw the defense out and dish the ball or kick the ball out really well. Lastly, we can both shoot threes pretty well.”

SOREN BURKHOLDER sees himself as Klay Thompson for The Golden State Warriors “I see myself as a pretty high percentage and volume shooter. I also have good enough handles to get in the paint. Clay also has the size and ability to finish around the rim, and I feel like that is the same for me.”

KATHERINE LACY sees herself as Lukic Doncic for the Dallas Mavericks

“I would probably say him because he joined the NBA at such a young age, but is able to perform so well at such a high level. He is so hardworking and shows anything is possible!”

JOEL CALDERON sees himself as Kyrie Irving for the Brooklyn Nets

“I am like him because we can both drive and kick. We are also always in control of the game when we are in. Lastly, Kyrie can shoot every now and then, and I can too.”

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STUDENTS LOOK BACK AT THEIR FAVORITE MEMORIES FROM GENEVA BUSES. Words | Jackson Young If you don’t already know, Geneva is planning on buying two new buses. For the past years, we have had two small buses and one big bus. However, with the new addition, we will now have a few more options as more people need the buses.

“What we want to do is get a medium-sized bus that’s going to be a 28-32 passenger bus,” Matt Howard, Booster Club president, said. “We are also going to add another small bus like the existing ones.”

When asked about the specifics of the buses, Howard said, “We are going to get buses, but we don’t know exactly what they’re going to look like … the one thing I always try to harp on is ‘keep things simple’ but also, we should buy stuff we know is going to keep the kids safe.”

With the anticipation of these new buses, I feel it’s appropriate to look back on some of the best stories from good times spent on the old buses …

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Football: Brock Ambelang (11th)

Cheer: Lydia duPerier (12th)

“My freshmen year, we were on our way home from a football game from, I think, Marble Falls. For about the first 30 minutes on the bus, a bunch of guys were snapchatting with their flash on, and Coach Brock (who was driving) got super mad and yelled at us.

And then, about thirty minutes later, someone (I don’t even know who) threw a banana peel out the window, and that sent Coach Brock over the edge. When we got back to school at like one in the morning, he made us do a ton of up-downs in the freezing cold.”

“We were on the way to Cheer Camp during the summer. There were too many cheerleaders to all fit in the bus, so we took turns riding the bus and riding in the car. I had just switched to get on the bus for the first time, and not even ten minutes later, I felt a bump and heard a loud noise. Coach pulled over, and sure enough, the back right tire had blown out. I immediately went back to the car and made the freshmen sit on the bus. I thought we would never make it to camp.

Luckily, this random cowboy came out from the ranch we pulled over in front of and directed us to a tire shop that was like three miles away. So we drove the three miles with three wheels … It was a very scary experience.”

PAGE 041 Basketball: Riley Tippit (11th) “It was our first away game this year with Coach Evans, and we were playing SACS in a scrimmage. After we won, we were heading back home on the bus, and it was raining super hard. Unfortunately, the bus doors would not close all the way, so there were random gushes of water that would come in through the doors and soak the coach. It also got the first two rows, the ceiling and the floor soaked. While coach was driving, he got a towel and had to keep wiping his face so that he could see the rest of the way back.”

Volleyball: Lily Langenbahn (10th) “Before the state volleyball game, we were playing our hype playlist, and [everyone] blasted the music. Then the driver hit a speed bump, and Coach Vaughn spilled her coffee on herself and the people sitting next to her. We were all laughing, and Avery Myrick started laughing so hard that she had to use her inhaler.”

Magazine: Anson Eggerss (12th) “We were coming back from journalism camp during the summer going into junior year, and suddenly, I began to sweat. And this wasn’t just your average profuse sweating, this was an overwhelming amount of liquid escaping from my pores. I surveyed the rest of the bus, and many of my peers were in the same situation. Apparently, the A/C had gone out, and the 125 degree weather had begun to wreak havoc on our transportation unit. Cold water bottles were being poured onto people’s faces and the rest of us were shedding layers as we clung on for dear life. It was miserable.”

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Playing Sports is FUNdamental A WELL-ROUNDED ATHLETE SHOULD PLAY MULTIPLE SPORTS. Words | Jackson Young

At Geneva, everything is done with excellence. From school to sports to church to family, you are encouraged to be your very best in every aspect of your life.

But sometimes, it can be a lot to try and balance all these things at once, and something always seems to get cut off the list. Because sports tend to fall at the end of these four priorities, people tend to take a season off or decide not to play a sport in order to focus on other things. However, playing multiple sports has benefits that not many people realize.

For one, studies have shown that sports help you focus in school. Sports require memorization, repetition and learning, all of which play directly into the classroom. Geneva also has a strict academic probation rule that keeps people from playing sports if they fail a class. This gives people motivation to really pay attention in class in order to not let their team down.

Another thing that sports teach is punctuality. For every single practice, game, team meeting, etc, players have to show up early and on time or risk losing playing time. This skill helps students in their sports as well as teaches them to be on time for school, church and any other place they need to be.

For me, sports like football and basketball have really helped me plan ahead and get into a routine. I know I have to set aside time to do my homework, and use that time wisely while avoiding distractions. And because I am in sports year round, it forces me to keep that routine and that discipline. If you don’t have a routine, or maybe a little too much free time, it makes it hard to focus.

Another benefit achieved from playing multiple sports is that skills and athleticism cross over from sport to sport. All the weight lifting in football, all the agility and coordination from basketball and all the speed and endurance from track combine to help me in every sport I play. In fact, one of the main reasons I do track is to help me with performance in football and basketball.

But most importantly, it should be fun! If you’re not having any fun in a sport, then it is understandable to want to invest time elsewhere. But ultimately, getting involved in multiple sports may be in your best interest.

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FAREWELL TO 4A GENEVA PREPARES TO MOVE UP A DIVISION IN TAPPS FOR NEXT YEAR.

Words | Ainsley Plesko We had just won the semifinal state volleyball game, but as I walked by, a certain few words caught my ear. “I can’t believe we just lost to Geneva.” After a game won fair and square, I was baffled. Being in Waco at the state tournament still didn’t convince the other schools we deserved to be there.

Yet, this remark did not make us angry; instead, it made us want to show other teams that we had earned our spot on the court.

Much like this day in volleyball, Geneva will be the underdog as we debut in the 5A district next fall. Typically, the smallest competitor is always underestimated, but Geneva aims to prove the precedent wrong.

Coming off an incredibly winning year in the 4A division, football and cheer took the state titles as volleyball claimed state runner up and both girls basketball and soccer made it to regionals. Sitting in assembly as awards are rattled off, it seems as if our sports teams are just expected to win. Seeing the end result without everything in between has made the process less impressive to the naked eye.

The “winning culture,” as volleyball coach Shelly Vaughn describes it, could even make

us lose a competitive spirit. “Winners can become complacent and someone is always chasing you to beat you out. You have to fight against that complacency,’’ Vaughn said.

But as Geneva approaches the 20202021 school year, the horizon broadens and a new change to increase the intensity will be faced. We will now be competing in the 5A TAPPS division, a step up from our previous 4A years. Although this could be seen in a negative light, like a roadblock on a winning streak, Geneva sees this as a challenge for competition.

“I’m sure there are some people that think we’re not gonna win very much, and to me that’s a challenge. It’s very motivating,’’ football coach Dean Herbort said. Herbort coached the football team to their state victory this year.

In the words of Herbort, “We’re going to be a little fish in a big pond.” A pond filled with schools who could have up to 150 more kids enrolled than Geneva. As the student population of our school nears the almost maximum enrollment of 264

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But along with broader horizons comes the opportunity to rise to the occasion and make a splash in a more challenging division. “As a competitor, you look for new challenges,” Herbort said, giving us a glimpse of the football mindset for the new season.

Talking with the coaches, it became clear that the athletic department will only use this as fuel to strengthen their hunger to win.

“Obviously the competition is greater and higher, and so it just requires more commitment on our side if we want to continue to be competitive,’’ Vaughn said.

Success will lie in the hands of those who choose whether or not to commit to it.

“It’s all how hard we want to work,’’ Rhetoric School Headmaster Rob Shelton said.

As many contemplate what moving up to 5A will be like, a handful have witnessed the growth of Geneva over time and see

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NEW TAPPS 5A REDISTRICTING SCHOOLS SACS (San Antonio) Regents (Austin) Fort Worth Christian (Fort Worth) Holy Cross (San Antonio) John Paul II (Corpus Christi) Cornerstone (San Antonio) Hyde Park Baptist (Austin) TMI Episcopal (San Antonio) Providence Catholic (San Antonio) Trinity Christian (Cedar Hill)

this as a part of the growing process. Shelton recalls the year the school moved from 1A to 2A, where they had the same conversation we are facing today.

Coach Herbort, who began his Geneva football coaching career in 2014, has also seen firsthand the athletic opportunities that come with a higher level of play. After winning the state championship in 6-man football, the school made the jump to 11-man, and many concerns were voiced about the tough-

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er competition that was soon to be faced.

“Once we made the move, we won the district championship the first year and beat some people we weren’t supposed to beat. Gradually over the years, we worked ourselves up to winning the state championship.” Herbort said. “Now that we’re going up to 5A, I think the same concerns are there that were there five years ago. I’ve been coaching for 40 years, and I’ve seen things through like this … I know it can work, so [the players] just have to trust me when I say it’s all do-able.”

With nineprevious wins under its belt, Geneva is recognized for its winning history of the Henderson Cup. This award is earned by scoring the most points during the year in competitive fine arts, athletics and academics.

“To have the success Geneva has had is so incredibly rare. We are the only school that’s won it this many times,’’ Vaughn said.

“One of the reasons why we win it so reg-

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“Winners can become complacent and someone is always chasing you to beat you out. You have to fight against that complacency.’’

ularly is that we are so well balanced. Art will win just as [many points as] sports.”

All departments shed an optimistic light on the situation, having faith in Geneva’s desire to compete. Fine arts director Gradi Evans said, “We will continue to do our best in all the areas in which we compete and if that is going to win awards… to God be the glory, honor and praise.”

With a greater risk comes a greater reward.

With every great change, fear and uncertainty naturally follow, but the way Geneva chooses to look upon this challenge will determine its success. Moving up to a bigger division should not be feared, it should be seen as a challenge to outwork the competition, to be bigger, faster and stronger.

HENDERSON CUP HISTORY

2018-19 Geneva 4A 2017-18 Geneva 4A 2016-17 Colleyville Covenant Christian 3A (we lost by 8 points) 2015-16 Geneva 3A 2014-15 Geneva 3A 2013-14 Geneva 2A 2012-13 Geneva 2A 2011-12 Geneva 1A 2010-11 Geneva 1A 2009-10 Geneva 1A

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Ridiculous Rules A COLLECTION OF THE WILDEST SPORT RULES YOU NEVER KNEW EXISTED. Words | Alexa Georgelos “Wait thirty minutes after eating before swimming!” “Don’t talk to strangers!”

Everybody knows these rules. Crazy, childhood rules that are simple and easy to remember, even if they aren’t strictly enforced. But do you know what are strictly enforced, yet not so easy to remember? Sports rules. Especially the weird ones. Most people are aware of the basic rules for sports. However, so many different things can happen on the court, field or course. This, in turn, creates an extensive (and sometimes ridiculous) set of rules that will make you think … “really?”

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Hats are Hindrances

According to ITF Rule 26, if a tennis player’s hat unintentionally falls off during a match, the opponent can call a let (replay of the point) and claim the hat as a hindrance. However, there is another side to this rule. If the player intentionally causes a hindrance, the opponent wins the point.

Unfortunately, this rule is sometimes forgotten or confused, so it’s best to make sure your hat is attached securely.

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When it’s OK to Reach Over the Net Most people know that in tennis, a player must return the ball before it bounces twice. But what happens when the opponent slices the ball so severely, it spins back over the net into the other player’s court? The player is allowed to reach over the net and attempt to play the ball from the opposite side. Only rule: don’t jump over or touch the net.

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MLB Rule 2.00 states that if a fly ball lands in the infield and then bounces onto foul territory without touching a player or pitcher, it is a foul ball. What makes this rule weirder is that if a batted ball hits a base and then deflects into foul territory, the ball is considered fair. Confusing, right?

Few people understand this rule in softball. Mostly because it’s not just one rule … it’s a lot! An illegal pitch occurs when the pitcher breaks a rule while delivering her pitch. The umpire must call the illegal pitch and award the batter with another ball. Some of the most common ways to illegally pitch are crow hopping, re-planting, stepping outside the pitching lane, losing contact with the pitching rubber or failing to keep hands apart before pitching.

Although these sound nit-picky, they’re strictly enforced and can cause some real controversy out in the field.

One of the biggest mistakes a golfer can make is turning in his or her scorecard without signing it first. Sadly, this results in disqualification. So golfers, keep a pen handy! Another big no-no is giving tips to other competitors on the course. Luckily, players are allowed to ask advice from their partners and caddies. Who knew?

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Left Q&A:

Mr. Kyle Biedermann

Interview | Sarah Coultress

Provided by Biedermann

Kyle Biedermann is our representative for Kendall County for the Texas State House of Representatives. He is a Republican who is known for being conservative and helped pass some of the toughest regulations against abortion. He recently came to Geneva to award the football and cheerleading teams for winning State.

Could you briefly explain the duties and responsibilities that you handle as our State Representative?

As one of 150 state representatives in Texas, I am responsible for the needs of the approximately 200,000 people living in House District 73, which includes Kendall, Comal and Gillespie counties.

I will only support legislation based on the principles and values I campaigned on and got elected to support.

What inspired you to run for office and what motivates you to be so deeply involved in government work?

As a small business owner, Biedermann’s Ace Hardware, I never desired to work for the government. In fact, I want less government in our lives.

Restoring and protecting Godly morals and principles and keeping Texas great is all the motivation I need.

What important role does faith play in politics? And how do you use your faith as a tool in politics?

Politics is not good or bad, people’s hearts are either good or bad, and they blame bad behavior on politics. Without faith and trust in God, man is controlled and influenced by an ungodly world and politics becomes corrupt. Life is a spiritual battle as Jesus warned us, and politics is controlled by money, power and ego. Fear God, not man.

What is it about Geneva that you like, considering that it is a Classical Christian school and is structured differently than most other schools around us?

I am grateful that I helped start a classical school in our church in Fredericksburg: Heritage Family School. This was my first exposure to a classical Christian education, and I saw the benefits first hand. Students have been educated with this type of teaching for thousands of years with great results.

Our founding fathers are a great example of this type of education, and our founding documents are proof of that.

How does being a Christian benefit you in your work everyday?

Decisions we make everyday determine our success or failure in life. Not that anyone is perfect, but making decisions based on godly principles will help keep you out of trouble, and people will know they can trust you. This is very important in business, politics and all areas of our lives.

What daily struggles do you face regarding your faith?

My biggest struggle is my tone of voice, not my faith. I have been a boss and worked for myself all my life, and I tend to be bossy and harsh when I speak to others because I am confident in what I believe, not that I am always right.

I continually pray to be gentler in my speech and to listen more.

What advice would you give to students about how they can balance their faith as well as their aspirations in this secular world?

Work hard and be patient and do what is right. You have what the world needs: Peace, Joy and Hope.

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The city of Boerne owns and operates the Surface Water Treatment Plant at Boerne City Lake and nine groundwater wells.

It takes water from the Boerne Lake and purchases surface water from Canyon Lake through the Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority. With the population constantly growing, more water is needed. The city of Boerne is permitted to release only 1.4 million gallons of water everyday. With this need for more water also comes the need for a new water well.

Sometimes, the water production experiences malfunctions.

Senior Lydia duPerier’s water system, for example, occasionally acts up. Her shower will develop a smell and the water damages her skin. The kitchen sink develops a stench and the water becomes undrinkable. It happens every once and a while without a specific pattern, proving the need for a new water well. The lack of water and of resources leads to poor

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conditions in the water well and results in bad water. The overwhelming demand for more water coexists with the growth of the population. Another water well could help bring more water from the rivers around Boerne and distribute it to the city.

The population of Boerne is increasing substantially, and more water is needed to keep up with the growth. Malfunctioning systems like the duPerier’s occur from the overwhelming demand for more water. Most people do not have to even think about when they need water. They just turn on the shower or get water from the fridge with no effort. So much water is wasted daily, and there are small things everyone can do to conserve the use of water and result in a bigger difference than you might think. To find out for yourself how you can help, search for the Water Footprint Calculator Test to find ways in your life where you overuse water.

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Serial Killers in the Spotlight A CLOSER LOOK AT HOW SERIAL KILLERS ARE PORTRAYED IN THE MEDIA.

Rave Words | Braden Hall As the world becomes more aware of the planning behind the violence humans are capable of, it is interesting to see how television and other forms of media begin to reflect it. In the past few years, five different movies, both fictional and somewhat historical, have come out about serial killers and taken the world by storm.

Before, society tucked horrendous crimes into somewhat of a corner. Now, just by scrolling through Netflix it has become common to find shows about some of the world’s most heinous crimes. These shows give a certain light to not only the planning behind these crimes, but the mindset and backstory that would drive someone to commit the unspeakable.

In recent years, society seems to have become more aware of mental health issues. Mental illness is no longer deemed as something one chooses to inflict on themselves or as something that can be overcome by simply “muscling up.” Instead, mental illness is recognized as something that needs serious attention and help.

In the new Joker movie, for example, the audience watches the slow mental decline of the infamous Batman villain.

“It was pretty on the nose about [how some people disregard] those with mental health issues,” Rhetoric teacher Steven Tye said. “Maybe by portraying it more, it’s more in the public conversation and, therefore, something can be done about it.”

Movies about serial killers don’t have to be just dark and terrifying. They can also portray a glimpse of truth about the world we live in and those who might need serious help. These movies can bring light to a very serious topic and help reduce mental health stigma that exists in our culture. Rather than painting criminals in an admirable light, these movies have the opportunity to raise awareness for an issue that affects hundreds of millions of people worldwide.

With the large audiences these movies garner, they have incredible potential to promote change.

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Words | Gillian Loflin Since the 1970s, our society has been obsessed with serial killers.

Villains like Charles Manson, Ted Bundy and Jeffrey Dahmer have invaded Hollywood blockbusters in recent years with movies like “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood,” “Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile,” and “My Friend Dahmer.” True crime fanatics swarm theaters and throw watch parties when the new movies come out, but why? Why are we so drawn to these graphic and dark movies?

Although the media glorifies serial killers to make money, the real problem is much deeper than the exploitation of their stories. In “Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile,” Zac Efron plays the antagonist Ted Bundy, an infamous serial killer and rapist with 30 known victims. The movie itself has incredibly creative filming and the actors are believable, but what leaves watchers confused are the sympathetic feelings they have for Bundy, or rather, Zac Efron after the movie ends.

Efron is an A-list celebrity and a very likeable man. By playing the role of a serial killer, watchers feel as if Bundy was somehow innocent and even feel attracted to him. This is the case for other serial killer movies as well. They glamorize the killer’s positive and attractive attributes while neglecting to focus on their desire to kill and their deep psychological problems. If we portray Ted Bundy as an appealing, intellectual individual, won’t we subconsciously associate this evil person with positive traits? Would we feel that this person might not be as evil despite their awful crimes?

Because movies have the ability to alter our perceptions and feelings, it’s critical that we must portray serial killers accurately. The entertainment industry focuses more on the killers and the gruesome nature of their stories rather than the victims. They’re focused on what will get the most people to watch the movie rather than an accurate portrayal.

As Christians, it is hard to watch these movies in good conscience. Mr. Shawn Harrild, Geneva’s cinematography teacher, commented on this type of film. “I do not think we should honor or glorify sin ever,” he said.

“Solomon writes in Proverbs if there is something that you are shameful of, you ought to stay silent. But we are not silent. We high-five and get excited about getting away with things.”

In society, violence is becoming more and more prevalent with hardly anything being left untold or silent. The retelling of these awful stories prohibits victims’ families from moving on and desensitizes us to graphic themes.

Nothing about these killers is wondrous or worthy of analysis. Why are we looking for the humanity in those who raped, tortured and murdered innocent people? Why are we casting them as victims of psychological problems? Why do we need to unpack their psyche in the form of a two-hour Hollywood blockbuster starring young, attractive actors?

Continually resurrecting their stories and reexamining the lives of these serial killers only glorifies their crimes in a wildly inappropriate manner.

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UNDERSTANDING THE CAUSES AND PREVENTIONS OF NATURAL DISASTERS. Words | Ava Ayers

Every year, disasters strike all around the world.

These deadly catastrophes leave countries desolate, broken and in need of assistance. According to Munich RE, in 2019 alone approximately 820 natural disasters struck across the globe, leaving calamity in their wake. Australian fires left 12 million acres in rubble, earthquakes in Albania left 52 people dead, flooding in Pakistan caused 140 citizen deaths, extreme landslides in Peru left 51 dead and 79 injured and avalanches in Colorado caused three skiers to vanish. The loss and ruin inflicted upon peoples in every country remains a rising cause for concern.

Numerous organizations and surrounding countries have offered their aid and finances to help pick up the pieces of the communities shattered by these natural disasters. This massive scale of destruction inflicts fear and panic into everyone watching all around the world. People watch with fear and dread, praying that their local town or city won’t be the next one hit. This fear of natural disasters that ultimately humans have no control over is also the cause of a desire to understand the unavoidable.

So what causes the natural disasters that devastate and affect so many lives? For many years, natural disasters have remained the root of anguish over lost family, friends, homes, and in the end, over lost hope.

In the past year these catastrophes have caused over 100,000 people to lose their lives and cost countries over 232 billion dollars in repairs. Many people blame the rising threat of climate change as the main factor causing these catastrophes. At the same time, a large population remains adamant that humans can not be held accountable for the rising change in climate which only God can control.

Scientists as well as activists around the world have much to report on this growing issue. “The great tragedy of climate change is that it is the poorest and most vulnerable who suffer the most, despite us doing the least to cause it,” said Dr. Adelle Thomas from the University of the Bahamas. He goes on to say, “However as this year has shown, no continent is immune from global warming and its impacts.”

Geneva Biology and Earth and Space Science teacher, Mrs. Christina Jeffcoat, shares her beliefs on the ever changing topic of climate change. “We [as humans] are sinful by nature, and as a result of our original sin, we continue to cause these negative changes in our world,” Jeffcoat said. “These negative or natural changes in the characteristics of Earth and its climate are what many are beginning to view as an ongoing threat to wildlife and society.”

Senior Humanities teacher, Mr. Dirk Russell, further addresses this issue saying, “As Christians, we need to take responsibility for the environment, for nature, to be stewards of it the way God made us to be.”

But if everyone simply looked past the debated cause of these disasters and focused on who is left broken and empty by these forces of nature, they would understand that researching the cause is not as relevant as the after-effects. Even if we pinpoint the cause of these natural disasters, the sheer destruction they impose on friends, family and strangers from all around the world remains overwhelming. These unbelievable natural catastrophes affect citizens far and wide, but after the rubble is cleared and the dust settles, it is astonishing to see the number of people who band together to restore hope into the lives of the hopeless.

As sinful humans, we must continue to be held accountable for the world God has given and trusted us with. We are fallen people living on a fallen earth and our actions hold weighted consequences. But with that responsibility comes the power to alter our world for good.

“The loss and ruin inflicted upon peoples in every country remains a rising cause for concern.”

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Doing Your Part

10 WAYS TO SAVE AND PRESERVE OUR ENVIRONMENT. Words | Sydney Griffey Looking at the news can be a scary thing. Each time we tune in, it seems there is a new story about either global warming, wildfires, mudslides, glaciers melting, koalas dying or other animals losing their homes. Seeing this kind of news can make it feel like there’s no point in trying to help, making the world feel powerless. However, there are simple things everyone can add to their daily routine to help make a difference in saving the environment.

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Start logging a weekly record of all of the leftover foods that you toss in the trash. If you notice patterns, try tweaking your shopping habits accordingly. If by the end of the week you are throwing away half the fruits or vegetables that you buy, consider buying less the next time you take a trip to the store.

Recycle

Start a healthy habit and learn how to recycle the right way. Although 75% of America’s waste is recyclable, we only recycle around 30% of it. Recycle paper, magazines, newspapers or letters. However, do not include carbon paper, stickers, or laminated paper in your paper recycling. As for cardboard, if it has a wax coating or is wet or greasy (such as pizza boxes), it cannot be recycled.

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Composting means recycling nutrients back into the ecosystem, which helps enrich the soil. According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, close to 30% of what we throw away is food scraps and yard waste. Composting can also help reduce methane gas, a major component of global warming..

Simple things like turning off the air conditioner, running full loads of laundry and turning off unnecessary lights can reduce emissions of greenhouse gases and other air pollutants which can help fight against global warming..

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According to waterwise.org, a running tap wastes over six litres per minute. To help limit this, turn off the sink while you are shaving, washing hands and brushing your teeth. Recycling paper can also help save water, with one pound of paper conserving around 3.5 gallons of water.

Carpool

Carpooling is always a good idea when possible.

It not only helps save the environment by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, but also saves money. Go green and hitch a ride with your friends..

Recycle your clothes

If you have clothes in your closet that you are done wearing and ready to get rid of, consider donating them instead of throwing them away. Many places will take your old clothing and reuse them to make new clothes. By doing this, you will save water and energy that comes from the production of new materials..

Bring your own bag

When you go to the grocery store, invest in getting a few reusable grocery bags. The average family in the U.S. takes home almost 1,500 plastic shopping bags a year, and only 1 percent of these plastic bags are recycled.

Reusable water bottle

Invest in a reusable water bottle rather than constantly purchasing plastic bottles. Every 60 seconds, 1 million single-use plastic bottles are bought around the world and most of them will end up in landfills.

Reusable straw

A reusable metal, hay, or silicone straw can be a great alternative to plastic straws that end up littered everywhere from the streets to the ocean. Plastic straws also do not biodegrade but rather decompose into smaller microplastics that make their way through our food chain.

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Dodging The Draft

A SATIRICAL LOOK AT GETTING AROUND THE DRAFT IF IT IS REINSTATED. Words | Luke Bower

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When the United States bombed Iran and killed Qassim Suleimani, Commander of the Iranian forces, a social media explosion ensued. Many U.S. teens began to recall signing a form that was sent to them on their 18th birthdays, a form that seemed much more ominous than they had originally thought. This form was sent from the United States Selective Service, and by signing it, these teenage males stated that they understood they could be chosen by lottery to be evaluated by the United States Military and then instated into the Armed Forces in the case of a draft.

“young men began to fear for their lives...”

As the threat of war with Iran was talked up on social media, these young men began to fear for their lives. The fear that they were all going to be killed in action on the sands of a desolate Middle Eastern desert haunted their minds. There had to be a way out. Social media pages began to fill with advice on ways this inevitable draft could be avoided.

answers for you. As it turns out, dodging the draft

The frenzy died down as quickly as it started when someone out there decided to get their information from sources more reliable than meme accounts. The truth is, the draft was abolished in 1973. This happened during the Vietnam War when anti-war protesters began refusing to fight.

In order for a draft to happen again, Congress would have to pass a bill reinstating it, and that bill would then have to be signed into law by the president. Most likely, this would only happen if the people of the United States wanted a draft to be reinstated, which judging by social media, doesn’t seem to be the case.

But all the talk of draft avoidance asks the question: If there was a draft, how could you keep yourself out of that camo uniform? And boy, do I have some

is super easy. So, I encourage all of you young boys out there (and potentially girls) to just stay positive and keep dodging. The draft cannot get us.

All jokes aside, I, for one, have been quite amazed by the legitimate angst among teenagers about the possibility of being drafted. Most of us really don’t want to be dragged into a war. This is understandable, but what has happened to our sense of responsibility to our country, fellow citizens, and to freedom? Maybe we should be asking ourselves where we stand on questions like that instead of frantically trying to come up with ways to get out of our duty to our country.

Just sayin’.

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This one is extremely obvious. The military only accepts people who are in tip top shape, so just say you’re not. Or you could just go into your grandpa’s tool shed and take a hacksaw to the knee.

The pain will be worth it when you aren’t dead.

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HAVE A KID Seems easy enough … although this one isn’t always foolproof. The military still takes family men, but it is a consideration that moves you further down the list.

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There is nothing like enjoying a tall stack of pancakes with real maple syrup while your brave friends sacrifice their lives for you. It’s really easy to get there and pretty, too. Just take a road trip. You won’t be sorry.

PRETEND YOU’RE ALREADY IN THE MILITARY You can simply buy a uniform off a veteran and hop on over to the enlisting office and say, “hahahaahahaaahahahhahahaaHAHA. I’m already in the army! Why did you draft me?!

Hahhahha!” Trust me, this will work great.

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SPEED When I say speed, I’m not asking you to develop a drug problem. No, for this one all you are going to need is a track and a few YouTube tutorials…maybe some new shoes. Just google “how to run fast” and start running around the track using the tips you’ll find. If you work extra hard, you soon might be able to outrun the draft. They can’t draft what they can’t see. Just don’t let the army guy know how fast you are ‘cause they might want to use you for the war.

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A Christian’s Slant on Sexuality LOUIS PHILLIPS EXPLAINS SEXUALITY FROM A CHRISTIAN LENSE. Interview | Charlotte Walker

SPEAKING TRUTH | Lou speaks at Founders, RZIM’s fundraiser conference in Miami.

Sexuality. Our culture is infatuated with sex. But how do Christians view sexuality? Yeah yeah, no sex before marriage ... that’s the gist of it. Need you read any further? Well, if you want to understand more of the whole picture ... yes.

In order to gain a better understanding of the full Christian sexual ethic, we interviewed Louis (Lou) Phillips. As a Grove City College graduate, Lou earned a bachelor of science degree in both molecular biology and political science. After working in politics on the Hill in Washington DC, Lou developed a passion for questions of sexuality while working for Silver Ring Thing, an evangelistic outreach organization that teaches teens about the Christian sexual ethic. Lou recently completed his theological studies at Oxford as well as training in apologetics through the Oxford Center for Christian Apologetics (OCCA). He currently resides in Atlanta, Georgia working as an OCCA fellow for Ravi Zacharias International Ministries (RZIM).

I know your degree is in molecular biology, so how did you begin to speak on Christian sexuality?

It was very odd. [For] the first time in my life, I asked [God] what He wanted me to do. I always assumed I knew what He wanted me to do because I wanted to be a physician, but I just remember the Lord saying, “You need to leave D.C. now and start working for this organization called Silver Ring Thing.”

I said ‘no’ initially, but then it just kept coming up.

Finally, I ended up giving in. I wasn’t actually that excited [at first, but] I just felt like if I didn’t do this, I would be disobeying God. Why are you so passionate about the topic of Christian sexuality?

I wasn’t necessarily passionate about sexuality when I started with Silver Ring Thing, but the more I spoke to teens, the more I saw the havoc it wreaks on our lives. I think the whole LGBTQ community has been told that the gospel isn’t for them, and I think that’s a lie from hell. I want to help correct that because they are brothers and sisters in Christ who do have an orientation outside of God’s design, but God still loves them, still has a plan for them and wants to use them in this world.

SCHOOL’S OUT | Lou and friends along with alumni Callie Walker ( ‘13) celebrate their graduation from the OCCA program.

How did your family and church background influence your perspective on the issue of Christian sexuality?

I’ve actually lived my life as a single, heterosexual male, and I’ve seen the beauty of God’s fulfillment just in that. It’s really opened my eyes to this false narrative that says you need marriage in order to be content and fulfilled. That’s not me trying to diminish marriage. It is a beautiful gift that I hope is maybe in my future, but I also find the beauty of where God has me now. There’s far too many Christian men and women who have lived single, celibate lives for His name’s sake that I think we diminish. We see them as these weird outcasts when Christ Himself perfectly modeled what it means to live a celibate life.

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GLOBE TROTTING | Lou hangs out with camels in the desert, while taking a break from leading RZIM’s day conference, REBOOT, in Abu Dhabi.

What do you think the most important thing is for kids, teenagers, adults, etc, to know about Christian sexuality?

Well, I think the overarching theme is that we need to actually believe in our hearts that God isn’t withholding something good from us. We cannot make ourselves the point of marriage and sexuality because everything we do as Christians is supposed to point to higher truth. And yet, we’ve turned marriage and sexuality to point to themselves, which means they point to us.

We have to stop finding our fulfillment in marriage, even though it is very, very good. Christ is where fulfillment is found. [Marriage] just happens to be a good gift, but the moment we turn that good gift into an ultimate gift, we’ll see that it backfires hard on us.

What do you find to be the most frequently asked question?

The biggest one I get is how can God be fair and just if sex is really just for one man and one woman in the context of marriage? Christ is saying, “Look, I have a very high, strict view of sexuality because ultimately I know what’s good for every single person.” Over and

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over again, He says do not idolize this, do not make it to be something it’s not. It’s still a hard pitch, I know, but the people that I’ve seen live this out are some of the most fulfilled people I know, and I believe that’s just a beautiful witness and inspiration to [people] on all aspects of the spectrum of sexuality.

How can we as believers engage in this conversation better?

We need to start having far more honest and open conversations about this. Within the church, we need to stop idolizing marriage and start elevating singleness. We need to stop treating singles in the church like this weird group of people that have yet to figure out where life starts.

If [we] ever want LGBTQ people to come to a church and feel like they have a place, [we] better show them that they have value outside of marriage because some of them will never have it.

We need to start talking about what marriage is really about. We need to dig deeper, so that we can actually provide really good answers to people when they’re asking “What does Christianity believe about sexuality?”

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Tuned in to Trafficking EFFECTS OF SEX TRAFFICKING AND HOW TO ADVOCTATE AGAINST IT. Words | Gracyn Freiling Slavery exists in every city in the world, with over 40 million people currently enslaved worldwide. One in four of these slaves are children. While it’s easy to push these numbers away and pretend like they don’t exist, slavery is a real, urgent problem that needs to be addressed. Human trafficking generates $150 billion a year, and that isn’t slowing down. This issue can feel foreign and inapplicable to our lives, but it is not a problem we are immune to and occurs in high volumes right under our noses.

San Antonio is a part of the hotbed for trafficking in Texas because major highways such as I-10 and I-35 provide easy access to transportation and escape. The area between San Antonio, Austin, Dallas and Houston produce human trafficking rates that are especially high. “[They] create this little triangle in Texas where we see an uptick of trafficking occurring because of the proximity of all of those cities,” Sarassa Inglis, Director of Operations at Ransomed Life said. “Those are some of the biggest cities in Texas so there’s just a higher demand.”

However, it’s not just the big cities that are affected. Inglis warns that small towns have need for concern as well.

She remembers checking the amount of sex ads posted with a colleague one day and was shocked to find that over 6,000 ads had been posted in a single day in the hill country alone.

“People often think that if [they] live in a smaller town, it won’t happen there, but the reality is, it does,”

Inglis said. “We try to tell people all the time that it’s absolutely happening where you live too.”

The organization she works for, Ransomed Life, is a ministry that seeks to equip and empower exploited youth to experience freedom and purpose with the ultimate goal of seeing them redeemed and restored. They aim to achieve this largely through their counseling services, mentoring and community engagement. Ransomed Life operates from a Christian worldview with the hope of sharing the good news with the girls in the organization.

“We have [brought] in a bunch of speakers that talk about how they’ve overcome trauma in their own lives, specifically in relation to how their relationship with Jesus got them through that trauma,” Inglis said.

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Despite the girls being victims of trafficking and having obvious trust issues, Inglis explained that Christian messages are generally well-received.

“Most girls we have worked with have been very open to these ideas, and the peace and calmness that this environment has brought to them has been really neat to see,” she said.

They currently serve as the teaching arm for the Bexar County Sheriff’s department and fulfill speaker requests, traveling to various schools, businesses and medical environments to educate people on the harsh and frightening reality of the trafficking that surrounds us. A large part of their awareness training is directed towards kids, teaching them to recognize the signs of potential trafficking and showing them how to be safe both online and in public.

“We want to be on the front end of preventing any kids from ever falling into a trafficking situation,” Inglis said.

Such a large issue requires an extensive amount of support to make an impact.

Luckily, Ransomed Life is not alone in their efforts. Another organization called Dressember also seeks to spread human trafficking awareness, but in a completely different way.

It began with college student Blythe Hill. A fashion enthusiast, she challenged herself to wear a dress everyday for the whole month of December. She never intended this to be anything more than a way for her to quench her own style boredom, but as multitudes of friends quickly joined in, Hill wondered if this silly game she created had more power than she thought. As a victim of childhood sexual abuse, human trafficking was a cause close to her heart. Because of this, she decided to repurpose the project to spread awareness for human trafficking. In 2013, she partnered with the International Justice Mission to expand her vision’s horizons. These

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humble beginnings knit together a community that would eventually raise $10 million for anti-trafficking organizations worldwide.

What started as a fun little fashion challenge quickly transformed into a movement.

Students can join a group and set a financial goal to raise money.

Commiting to wearing a tie or a dress every day for the month of December is a conversation starter to create awareness. The fundraising comes from social media pages on instagram or facebook Now an organization that has quickly gained notoriety after being featured in Good Housekeeping, Town and Country, Cosmopolitan, Forbes, Glamour, InStyle, Vanity Fair and other well known news sources, Dressember is a movement with a mission. “Our [goal] is to equip and empower everyday people to find their voice in the fight to end human trafficking,” Madeline Kronenberg,Communications Manager at Dressember, said.

Kronenberg agrees that the best way to keep yourself safe is to be informed and aware. There are lots of common misconceptions when it comes to human trafficking.

“What started as a fun little fashion challenge quickly transformed into a movement.”

“While sensationalized stories from the media might have us believe that traffickers are following us around in IKEA or looking to kidnap us as we walk home, the reality is that these cases are incredibly rare,” she said. “Human trafficking often occurs instead by family members or romantic partners.”

Knowing the signs of trafficking and understanding what healthy relationships look like are vital steps to avoiding becoming a victim yourself.

Dressember has become so popular that many members of the Geneva community have taken part in the movement. Audrey Ryden (‘18) is one of several Geneva alumni who have taken on the challenge. After seeing other people’s involvement, Ryden decided to join the cause this past December. “Being able to make an impact in such a small way as wearing a dress and fundraising for it seemed like a good idea,” she said.

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few pieces and enough creativity to last 31 days. Repurposing and redesigning dresses to put together several outfits is part of the challenging aspect of the project.

“Two of my roommates did it with me, so we would share dresses and help each other out with outfits,” Ryden said.

Also, because human trafficking exists across both genders, men are encouraged to participate in Dressember as well. Instead of donning dresses, however, guys commit to wearing a tie every day of the month.

No matter whether you’re wearing a dress or a tie, the significance is symbolic. “The dress or tie serves as the conversation starter to educate your community about modern slavery,” the Dressember website says. The organization also seeks to educate people about the origin of the clothes they buy.

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“The biggest thing [for me] was being more aware of what I buy. Ethical branding is such a big part of our jobs as consumers,” Ryden said.

Organizations like Ransomed Life and Dressember are fighting for the inherent dignity of all people. While human trafficking and its consequences are depressing topics, their importance is paramount. Protecting our loved ones and ourselves is important, but we must also lend a hand in fixing the damage that has already been done. By volunteering our time or money, we can help pick up the pieces of the lives that human trafficking has destroyed. Even something as simple as wearing a dress or tie for 31 days straight can make a bigger impact than we think.

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LETTING THE CREATIVE SIDE TAKE ON NEW IDEAS AND EXPLORATIONS.

PLANTS ARE OUR FRIENDS BY GWYN LEWELLYN 074 • KILLING CABLE BY ABBY BOWER 076 • WHICH TEACHER ARE YOU? BY SOPHIA BALDWIN 080 • THE LADY OF SHALOTT BY JAYNE GOODMAN 088

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Sketchbook:

Junior Julian Claire Truesdell said, “Sometimes art just flows out of my imagination so I try to catch it and put it on a page.” Here are a few of her pieces.

Best Dressed Couple: JEAN-eva Fridays are the days to show off your fashion and style. There are many different jeans, jackets and shoes to choose from. Seniors MacKenzie FitzGerald and Jack O’Quinn are definitely one of the most stylish couples when it comes to dressing up on these Fridays. Here’s what they had to say about putting together their outfits for JEAN-eva Fridays.

MACKENZIE FITZGERALD (12TH): “I love wearing turtlenecks. I don’t know why.

And I found this awesome cow faux fur jacket when I was shopping with Jack that I LOVE.”

JACK O’QUINN (12TH): “When me and MacKenzie go shopping, she does all the work. I owe my amazing fashion to her.”

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Grey Hurlihy is Secretly a Superhuman That’s right ladies and gentlemen. junior Grey Hurlihy’s secret has been exposed. The friendly face that walks the boardwalk everyday has been keeping his super power on the down low. But there have been many reports of unusual acts he has been performing.

A fellow student reported seeing Herlihy flipping a car late at night on the football field. When questioned about it, Hurlihy simply replied with

“they parked in my spot.” Others also questioned how he was able to carry 10 math books to the office by himself. When Mrs. Greenlees asked him how he was carrying so many books, all he had to say was “mornin.”

Not only does Hurlihy hold super strength, but super speed as well.

Hurlihy was seen running past a traffic speed marker that logged him running at 30 MPH! Is Grey Hurlihy superman? We may never truly know.

Caffeine Craze: The craving for caffeine is real. Teens need it mostly to stay awake, but when drinking to enjoy, there are plenty of options. I asked 25 students how they take their coffee and here are the results:

Cappuccino: 4

Coffee is gross: 3

Iced Latte: 18

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Plants are our Friends THE IMPORTANCE OF HOUSEPLANTS AND THE BENEFITS THEY PROVIDE. Words | Gwyn Lewellyn

Do you ever sit in your room, admiring your house plants and wonder, “What is your purpose?” Why do people adore these little slices of nature so much?

Should you consider adopting one? All of these questions are capable of opening up an entire world of knowledge about these simple yet incredible plants. Most people, however, only view plants as trendy or cute decorations for their rooms, without realizing the many benefits they provide.

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Popular Houseplants: (and how to care for them)

Aloe Vera:

water often and direct sunlight

“Do you ever sit in your room, admiring your house plants and wonder, “What is your purpose?”

AIR CLEANSE: Not only do houseplants provide air, they also clean it. Because they spend their time eating away our carbon dioxide, plants cleanse the air of most toxins and even some germs. Confined and sealed spaces cause imperfections in the air to thrive, and owning a couple of plants is an easy fix!

Ferns:

indirect sunlight and water periodically

MOOD BOOST: Is it true that plants make you happier? Recent studies show that plants in your workplace and home are health and mood boosters. Choosing, growing and learning to care for a plant gives people a sense of productivity and responsibility. It is believed that the actual act of potting and caring for a plant is a stress reliever.

Being surrounded by nature causes humans to feel at peace, so why not create your own jungle at home?

QUICK HEAL: Because of the previously mentioned benefits, it can be concluded that houseplants are capable of improving your health. Scientists have discovered that when plants are placed in a hospital room, it promotes a speedy recovery. Some plants have direct healing qualities, such as Aloe Vera which heals burns quickly.

Including more natural elements in our architecture and indoor spaces creates a better living and work environment. When these benefits are paired with the beautiful and happy appearance of houseplants, how could you not go out and grab one?

Succulents: direct sunlight and moist soil

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Killing Cable THE AGE OF INTERNET STREAMING IS TAKING OVER TELEVISION. Words | Abby Bower

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Cable is growing irrelevant. No longer do families gather around the television to watch the anticipated new episode of whatever show they are infatuated with. After all, wouldn’t it be much more practical to binge shows on your phone rather than wait weeks for one episode?

With all the advantages that come with streaming, regular cable seems ancient and undesirable.

There are at least ten different streaming services that can be downloaded onto your smart phone with just the press of a button, while with cable you wait hours for your show to come on. With streaming, an entire television show can be completed in one weekend, no wait. After all, you can’t take your cable TV on a roadtrip or watch episode after episode into the deep hours of the night.

Some may refute the streaming obsession by mentioning the absence of the daily news, Sunday Night Football, or any other basic channel. Well, some of these new apps allow you to tune into these channels and watch live TV, so you won’t miss the big game or the latest news.

Although there is something special about watching live TV that you just can’t get with streaming services, sometimes the pros outweigh the cons. As a result, most people have sacrificed some excitement for practicality and found a new comfort in Saturday night Netfiix binges.

With all the attention being stolen by streaming, cable seems to have gone a bit rogue.

Flipping channels is no longer family friendly now that the majority of shows on cable are ridden with inappropriate innuendos and foul language. The content of these channels suggest they are uncensored, which only demonstrates their desperation for viewers.

Somehow, even with all of these imperfections, cable has managed to become even more costly. Regular cable ranges anywhere from 85 to 100 dollars per month, while most streaming apps can be as inexpensive as seven dollars

“Regular cable ranges anywhere from 85 to 100 dollars per month, while most streaming apps can be as inexpensive as seven dollars a month.” a month. Obviously, some specific plans can be a little more pricey, but even then, the most expensive plan for the most popular streaming service is still cheaper than most cable services.

The more you think about it, the more benefits streaming appears to have.Immediate accessibility, lower prices and a wide variety of shows, movies and channels are just a few of its perks. At this point, cable does not seem to have any superiority.

Could this be the end of cable TV as we know it?

Cable TV is an example of the patience people had when they first experienced the innovative creation. Today, our culture emphasizes urgency and an undeserved entitlement to immediacy, and streaming has become the alternative that offers this.

If you decide for yourself that you prefer streaming, you might ask, “Which service or app should I use?” Well, mostly it is just a personal preference, but there are some general features which give certain services an edge (like price and variety). Apart from these, a decision should probably be based on what type of shows you prefer or how much variety you want.

The decision is yours. Which service do you want? Do you want to switch to just streaming or utilize both? I leave the choice to you, but beware, the extinction of cable may be coming.

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$7

Plan includes: four screens

“High School Musical” “Phineas and Ferb” “Star Wars” “Jessie” all Disney movies

$6.00 with ads, $12.00 with no ads $54.99 Ondemand with live TV channels, includes 60+ channels

Plan includes: two screens

“The Good Place” “The Bachelor” “American Horror Story” “Law and Order”

Basic: $8.99 Standard: $12.99 Premium: $15.99

Plan includes: two to four screens

Video membership- $8.99 Prime membership$10.99/month

Plan includes: two screens

Orange- $25.00 AMC, CNN, ESPN, Food Network & more Blue- $25.00 USA,FX,Viceland, & more Blue+orange- $40.00

Plan includes: three screens

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“House” “Psych” “ Parks and Recreation” “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”

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Rules Suggestions to Spice Up Team Sports*

New Rhetoric School Positions Open Next Year

Volleyball: Instead of a stationary net, we think the net should unpredictably go up and down to various heights continuously throughout the game. And the net should be electrified so that those chance encounters with the net are exciting for the fans and we know that it has happened.

Student Body Lawyer: This individual will represent all of the students in their lawsuits filed for injuries sustained while participating in team sports under the revamped rules.

Dean of Stupid: The professional who fills this position will monitor, record, and analyze all trends of stupid on campus and hand out occasional t-shirts in recognition of monumental stupidity. [Much time is spent with freshmen at the beginning of the year, and with seniors near the end of the year.]

Big Brother: This staff person will install, monitor, and service all surveillance cameras and hidden microphones on the rhetoric school campus. The goal of this position is to satisfy all legalists on campus and to make students wish for the days of the Honor Code.

Football: We think the field should have imbedded mine fields. Not with real land mines, but with solid barrier walls that pop up at random or ditches that open up (live gators at the bottom, optional). Either that, or fan interaction with water balloons launchers mounted in the stands.

Basketball: Make the entire court inside the three-point line a trampoline…mad hops and crazy dunks for everyone!

And probably some spectacular injuries!

Baseball and Softball: Instead of a pitcher’s mound or circle, there should be a pitcher’s well or hole with a trampoline at the bottom. That way, the pitcher can bound up at any time and throw the pitch. And there should be runs scored for hitting the batter.

Soccer: Just get rid of the off-sides rule…or let the players carry the ball and tackle each other to the ground…wait, we already have that game.

Golf: Let the other golfers hit each other. On second thought, golf is not a team sport, and besides, what we suggest already exits and is called hockey. *All suggested rules changes were formulated by and have been forwarded to TAPPS by TAPPS (Texans Against Polite and Predictable Sports).

Assistant to the College Counselor: This educational professional will procure and dispense all tissues to students who will cry over how their futures are ruined forever because they fail to get into the dream college of their choice.

[This person will also dispense tissues to parents of students who do get into the dream college of their choice.]

Faculty Massage Therapist: This new position is anticipated to be the most important job on campus. Each rhetoric school faculty member will be the recipient of one professional massage per week. Additional massages may be warranted depending on parent interaction that week.

DR. ROSHEGER’S OBSCURE LATIN PHRASE OF THE QUARTER:

“Sentio aliquos togatos contra me conspirare.”

“I think some people in togas are plotting against me.”

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Which Teacher are You? AN IMAGINARY TEACHER FILTER FOR INSTAGRAM. Words | Sophia Baldwin If you are a frequent Instagram user, you have probably stumbled upon the infamous “Which Disney?” filter.

Maybe you even decided to post a quirky video of you being deemed a hyena from “The Lion King” on your story. This filter was created by influencer Arno Partissimo. While character assignment may be completely randomized, Geneva’s new “Which Teacher?” filter is customized for each individual based on personality traits. Here are a few of the lucky candidates:

. Steven Tye Mr

If you were to get Mr. Tye, you are: COMEDIC, NERDY, LOUD Quentin Hartman (11th)

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If you were to get Mr. Johnson, you are:

Luke Pratt (9th), Jake Allen (12th), Garrett Loflin (9th)

Garrett Fritcher (10th)

PUNKY, SARCASTIC, KIND

CHILL, DRY-HUMOR, SMART

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If you were to get Mrs. Davis, you are:

Corley Petrie (12th)

Lana Harrison (11th)

DETERMINED, RESPECTED, AFFABLE

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Trending Springtime Edition THINGS TO BRIGHTEN UP YOUR CLOSET THIS SPRING.

Words | Sydney Dennis Springtime is peaking its head around the corner and will be here before you know it. With this new season comes spring cleaning. While you are cleaning out your closet, here are a few wardrobe options to get you up to date with all the latest trends needed to carry you through the season.

Wrap Dresses:

Patterned Skirts:

Looking for something a little more dressy but not too fancy? This is the perfect fit for you.

Why wear a plain and simple skirt when you can add fun colors and patterns to your outfit? Plaids, florals, polka-dots... the choices are limitless!

Paper Bag Pants: Wait, what? Pants made out of paper bags?

No, not really. Show off that cute waistline with a cinched belt and flowy pant legs.

Film Photos and Polaroids: Capture special memories in an instant and hang them on your wall.

Stacked Jewelry: Can’t decide on which necklace to wear?

Wear all of them‌ well at least a few.

Stacking jewelry is a chic new trend.

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Jean Jackets: Needing to dress down an outfit yet still look cute? This is your go to.

Windbreakers: Guys ...this jacket is an easy and light throw on for those breezy days.

Bucket Hats: Springtime = Sunny Days. Why not protect yourself from the sun fashionably?

Champion Hoodies: For the not so sunny days, these grab and go hoodies will keep you warm and dry.

Dad Sneakers: Looking for some stylish shoes? Just steal your dad’s kicks. I’m sure he won’t mind.

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Earth Playlist GOOD TUNES FOR THE OUTDOORS .

Words | Anson Eggerss These tunes inspired by the general theme of “earth,” are all musically representative of stability, trust and healing.

“Sweet to Me” Summer Salt

“I Love You So ” The Walters

“I’ll Be Around” The Spinners

“When The Sun Goes Down” Kenny Chesney

“What a Pleasure” Beach Fossils

“Stuck With You”

“The King of Wishful Thinking”

Huey Lewis & The News

Go West

“Complicated ”

“Always Something There to Remind Me”

Mac Miller

“Every Heart In The Room” Mark Knopfler

“We’re Going To Be Friends” The White Stripes

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“Old Man ” Black Pumas

“When I’m Sixty Four ” The Beatles

“Half of My Heart” John Mayer

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A THROWBACK TO ONE OF THE 90’S MOST RECOGNIZABLE GRUNGE ALBUMS. Words | C. Eden Kidd

In June of 1995, a powerfully talented 21 year-old with a lot on her mind released an album. “Jagged Little Pill,” Alanis Morissette’s first rock record, became one of the most recognizable albums of the 90s. Pop producer Glen Ballard co-wrote the album as well as played most of the instruments, and the pair created a record with a striking juxtaposition of familiar pop melodies and a grungy garage-like sound. This eclectic mix plus Morissette’s biting, uncomfortably vulnerable vocal style gave the record undeniable outreach. From the sweet musings of “Head Over Feet” to the famously unironic track “Ironic” to the gut-punch powerhouse “Forgiven,” Morissette delivered her honest perspective with characteristic passion. “Jagged Little Pill” would go on to sell over two million copies in five months, win five Grammys, and in 2018, become a Broadway musical.

Written by Oscar-winning “Juno” screenwriter Diablo Cody, the Broadway adaptation of Jagged Little Pill feels at first as though every hot-button topic of the 2010s were thrown in a blender and poured onto one family. The Healy family appears to be an average suburban family of four. But there’s no drama in that, is there? Well, the uninvolved father is a porn-addicted workaholic. The mother nurses her own addiction to opioids in the wake of a recent car accident and resurfacing sexual trauma. Their golden-child son cracks under pressure to be perfect and maintain his family’s reputation. Meanwhile his best friend is accused of rape. And the Healys’ adopted daughter, the only black member of the family, struggles to find her identity in her racial heritage which her family ignores. She also explores her developing sexuality with her gay best friend Jo, who would unfortunately be better off if their family and church were to ignore Jo’s identity.

It’s a little overwhelming at first. That’s intentional.

Explicitly by refusing to shy away from any issue, Jagged Little Pill rips apart the practically perfect façade

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“Jagged Little Pill rips apart the practically perfect façade most of us try to maintain.”

most of us try to maintain. From the all-encompassing plot to the earth-shattering musical arrangements to the brutal power of the cast’s vocal performances, Jagged Little Pill revives Morissette’s original release stunningly. The cast communicates with the same fervor and vulnerability that characterize Morissette’s writing (her “ignore me, I dare you” vocal style still belongs exclusively to her). That palpable desperation to be heard is what gives both Jagged Little Pills their impact. It’s the reason an album released 25 years ago still resonates with a Broadway audience today. In 1995, a 21 year-old spoke her mind, and today we’re still listening.

The Lady of Shalott THE MESSAGE BEHIND THE BEAUTY. Words | Jayne Goodman

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Art is fascinating to me because there is so much more to it than meets the eye. To me, art is only partly about recording your surroundings or subject on a canvas. The other part is the message the painter hides throughout his work. When strolling through an art gallery, you can walk by a beautiful painting and say to yourself, “Wow, that’s pretty,” and move on, but so much is missed by doing that. Art is something that can be appreciated on a surface level but it is so much more impressive and beautiful when you understand the thought behind it.

All of that to say, as seen by examining “The Lady of Shalott”

by John William Waterhouse, art has a deeper meaning. This painting was inspired by an Alfred Lord Tennyson poem based on an Arthurian legend where a young maiden is cursed to look upon the outside world from only her mirror. The young girl must record what she observes on the intricate tapestries she weaves daily. One day, she sees Sir Lancelot and tears her eyes away from the mirror to see the knight for herself.

Knowing the curse is now upon her, the maiden escapes her prison to get one real look at the world. She gets into a boat and perishes as the river carries her to her coveted Camelot.

The forlorn face the women wears now holds a deeper sadness when you look at it. As she approaches death in her floating coffin, you can’t help but sympathize with her. Her life lacked authenticity, a fear I think many of us have. Isolation ultimately detached her from reality until the fleeting sight of someone different jolted her awake and gave her the boldness to overcome her fear. She got to glimpse the real world with her own eyes, even though it meant death would soon follow.

This painting beautifully echoes the message of the poem, but I think it unintentionally echoes something else. When I think of elements of isolation followed by an awareness of reality, I can’t help but think of the Gospel. We too were all alone in our sins and detached from the Truth, and when we caught a glimpse of Jesus, we were jolted awake. I hope we too are emboldened to follow after Him, even if it results in death, because knowing the Truth makes death worth it.

Even in art, we can catch glimpses and fragments of life and the Truth. The question is, will you only glance at it as you walk by, or will you go deeper than surface level to understand?

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