January 2021 by JHS BlackandWhite

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BLACK AND WHITE JAN/ FEB 2021 VOLUME 29 ISSUE 4

The

Photo Issue

EDITORIAL BOARD Editor-in-Chief Print Editor Online Editor Sports Editor Photo Editor

Marandah Mangra-Dutcher Savannah Dennis Kylie Emery Joel Kellar Noah Gilbert

JAN & FEB

When Jay Rice â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;94 brainstormed the name of our paper in 1991, it was not because of the ink color. For the last 28 years, our mission has been to bring our audience stories from the school, community and nation, told clearly and without exaggeration--in black and white.

STAFF WRITERS Nolan Akins Parker Anderson Nathan Anderson Payton Blahut Thomas Center Addison Etnier Lily Fredericks Laila Hasanovic London Heim Matthew Hickman Marley Jenkins Alyvia Jensen Renee Johnson Tate Larsen

Braedon Layman Abby Lehan Theron Luett Ayden Lyon Levi Manley Jay Marren Sabrina McGuire Alyssa Minear Charles Pruett-Shhillak Tyler Roberts Tarun Srikaran Edina Suljic Aidan Topolinski Michael Wesseh

Photo by Savannah Dennis

CONTENT Cover Marandah Mangra-

20 Sentimental Collectables

Dutcher

22 Winter Wildlife

4 Architecture of Des Moines

24 Euphoria

6 A Guide to Valley Junction

26 Journey Across Water

8 Sleek New City Hall

28 Botanical Beauty

10 Make Up of Break Up

30 Fire and Ice

12 Ranking the Snow People

32 It All Ties In

Photo by Marandah Mangra-Dutcher

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14 A Glimpse at Light 16 Restoring Rust Buckets 18 Des Moines in Black and White

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THE PHOTO ISSUE This year we have tried to do things a little different. Nothing is normal so why try and print something normal? For this cycle I challenged my staff to make and tell stories through the use of photos. I challenged them to learn about taking photos ranging from action shots to portriats and still lifes. We used photo ideas like leading lines and depth of feild in order to advance our photo taking skills and improve our skills as a paper. Marandah Mangra-Dutcher Editor-in-Chief

FINE PRINT Black & White is published solely by the Johnston High School newspaper staff. It is an open forum. In accordance with Iowa law, students assign, edit material and make all decisions of content. Editorials represent the opinion of a majority of the editorial board. Editorial and opinion pieces do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the advisor, school officials or the district. Letters to the editor must be signed. Like all material, letters may not be libelous, obscene or an invasion of privacy. To write a letter to the editor, or report an error in the issue, please contact the editors at jhsblackandwhite@gmail.com.

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Architecture of Des Moines D

owntown Des Moines is full of buildings with a variety of different architectural styles. The buildings were built in different time periods ranging from 1871 to present day. From the detailed carvings within and around the Capitol building to the simplicity of the skywalks, downtown Des Moines holds culture and history.

The Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel and the Hub Tower both thrive on simplicity with their grid-like window designs.

Photos & Layout | Kylie Emery

One the Capitol’s four smaller, gold leaf accented domes. The building is intricately carved Iowa stone. It was built from 1871 to 1886.

A view of one of the main hallways of the Kaleidoscope Hub. This downtown mall was once a busy shopping center but has struggled in recent years. Few stores still exist. Blackbird Investments plans to demolish the mall and replace it with a 33-story apartment building.

A glimpse of the elegant marble corridor near the elevators in the main lobby of the 801 Grand skyscraper. This skyscraper is home to Principal Financial Group, a global financial company that offers various services to businesses and individuals.

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The Kaleidoscope’s grand stair case offered an unforgettble entrance in its prime. The downtown mall now sits bare with minimal foot traffic.

One of the many downtown Des Moines skywalks that connects buildings to one another. The skywalk system is 4.2 miles long and intersects 55 buildings and 12 parking ramps.

The skyline of the Capitol at sunset presents a different view of the building itself, showing its 19th Century refined Renaissance style.

6 The contrast between the historic architecture of Saint Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral and sleek design of the 801 Grand skyscraper projects powerful presence as it shows the old and the new.

The downtown skywalks provide a sense of peace and stillness compared to the bustling streets below. The symmetry of the glass windows adds to that calmness.

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The view down 5th Street of Valley Junction at night. Many buildings have lights on them which gives the bustling street a bright, warm energy when combined with the lit up trees.

A Guide to Valley Junction Photos & Layout | Savannah Dennis

istoric

Valley

as the farmers market, All Iowa Bash, art

a unique area of West Des

festivals, Music in the Junction Concert Series

Moines

and others.

that

Junction offers

shops,

restaurants, galleries and other things to do.

The iconic arch entrance can be found

The missmatched buildings that each have

on 5th Street off of Railroad Avenue in Des

their own look make the area stick out in the

Moines, but there are shops all down 4th, 5th

surrounding neighborhoods. Between the cat

and 6th Streets. The area was originally settled

cafe, a DIY studio, antique shops, art galleries,

in 1846 and was a stop on the Underground

and restaurants of all kinds, there is always

Railroad. In the late 1800s more land was

something to do during a visit.

purchased and the downtown area was

The Historic Valley Junction Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to

established. As malls were built, the area has faced adversity but continues to thrive.

The colorful and stylish painted exterior of the Atomic Garage store. They sell and rent vintage records, assesories and clothing from the 1980s.

Outside of Atomic Garage, a vintage store in Valley Junction, this sign emphasizes the vintage aesthetic that is found inside the store. They sell and rent vintage records, assesories and clothing from the 1980s.

The bright storefront of the A-Okay Antiques shop, which lights up the entire street at night. Inside find a wide variety of mid-century-modern style items including juke boxes, slot machines, toys, furniture, lighting, jewelry and art.

preserving and sharing the history of the area,

supporting

small

businesses

and

engaging and connecting the community that surrounds them. With that work, the foundation also hosts a variety of events such

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The 50+ Jelly Belly flavor options found amid the bulk candy supply at Nan’s Nummies. They also have homemade chocolates, cookies, cupcakes, fudge, kettle corn and other sweet delights.

5 This unique building design that appears

to be from a fantasy movie is actually an art gallery. The Kavanaugh Art Gallery houses art from over 100 artistis that are available for purchase. They also do custom framing and ship their artwork all over the world.

A neon sign advertising Bing’s in their storefront window. They offer all sorts of home and outdoor decor but also have a supply of games, books, cards and even socks.

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Outside the Bing’s shop, a red, metal sculpture holds locks of all shapes and sizes with names on them. It is similar to the Pont des Art pedestrian bridge in France that is known for the lock locks attached to it by tourists.

A marquee sign that features changing messages hangs above the Theatrical Shop that lives on 5th Street. They sell dance gear, costumes, wigs, makeup, hats and fabric.

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A neon sign for The Knotty Nail inside the storefront window. The Knotty Nail is a DIY studio where crafters can create string art, gnomes, front door decor, macreme plant holders, wreaths and custom keychains, among many other projects. They offer private workshops, public workshops and takehome projects that can be delivered.

Key Key the cat focuses on the people wandering around the Coffee Cats Cafe. The cafe currently has five cats that quests can play with, and even adopt, while drinking their beverages. They partner with the Animal Rescue League who provides them with cats in need of adoption.

Sleek New City Hall Photos & Layout | Laila Hasanovic

two seating areas whose tables are made from 50 year old ash tree trunks that were removed for the construction of the building. The reception windows

A staff training room where employees can come to

and the space above the information boards were also created with wood from the 20 trees that were

a large square space in the center so the staff can face

each other and collaborate.

The Johnston Town Center is located in the

City Hall. It is an elegant design inviting the public into

Northeast corner of Merle-Hay Road and

the building with a large pathway and stairs leading you

Northwest 62nd Avenue. It will serve as a

towards the doors.

October 2019 to begin constructing the Johnston Town Center Project.

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the polished City Hall Lobby. The lobby includes

a space to learn. It contains connecting tables all facing he City of Johnston broke ground in

Through the main entrances, you advance into

taken down for construction. This lobby leads to the entrance to the council chambers as well.

The front view of the grand entrance to the Johnston

A room for staff to have meetings. It contains a

grand window which is the length of the room that has a topographical map of Johnston design.

local destination for dining, shopping, and entertainment. The first step was building

a new Johnston City Hall building which is

reception window located in the

now nearly complete, soon to be open to the

lobby. The wood is from walnut

public. This new building is there in place of

trees that were harvested from

the old, and now demolished, Johnston City

the Town Center Site.

The Community Development

Hall which was a former Hy-vee and has been the city’s library and police station.

The Mayor’s office where she can hold

private meetings. This room is decorated with

a large painting on the wall and a television over the desk. Originally, she did not have her

own meeting room so it is now incorporated

shaped table surrounded by several seats. This

in the new building design.

table was made from a 50 year old ash tree,

Located in a staff meeting area, a heart-

harvested during Johnston’s 50th anniversary in

2019.

An entrance opposite of the main doors

labeled with Johnston City Hall. These doors

lead to the reception windows and seating areas in the City Hall Lobby.

This is the design on the windows in a large

meeting room. It displays a topographical map of Johnston.

The spacious council chambers equipped

with several large TVs, many seats, and the City Council Dias. The front of the City Council Dias is derived from walnut harvested from the Town

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Center Site.

Makeup Or Breakup

11| Photo Issue 5 This photo was taken before absolute destruction, with the powder products being scraped and ground up, but not smashed.

Layout, Words, and Photos | Jay Marren

Taken after the eyeshadow palette was both scraped and beaten

by the metal baseball bat, this photo displays the destructive aftermath with a smashed mirror and spread out pigments.

akeup has been a tool used by

The photo shows how the pigments from the eyeshadow palette

looked as they were being colorfully and artistically destroyed.

people no matter gender, race or sex as a means to feel pretty or

to let out their own artist. Some are known across the internet for their intricate and bright makeup looks. Makeup itself can be beautiful with the color stories and packaging brands create to market a product that many

would want. In a means to find the beautiful in the ravaged, some may destroyed makeup

for aestechically pleasing purposes. With donations of makeup from Black and White staff members, the following photos were created to find beauty in chaos. The following products were destroyed for artistic and

experimental purposes only.

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Seen at a bathroom vanity are some of the

The scene of makeup and brushes similar

llighting from the desk and the camera to showcase the products beautifully.

products to be destroyed. Photos like these

to how people arrange their own cosmetic

were meant to display the hard work that brands

products to be used.

put in to make makeup as fun to look at as it is

by a metal baseball bat after the pressed

to use.

for the artistic demonstration. With experimental

At the desk are more of the products used

The blush palette is seen being destroyed

powder product is scraped and ground up.

Ranking the Snowpeople

2 This couple of snowpeople are very large and

Photos & Layout | Parker Anderson

Auora Avenue.

he weather can vary like no other around here, and a great way to pass time with nasty weather is to

make snowpeople. Snowpeople are ranked off of their height, decorations, and festiveness. They are also ranked if higher if they have a face or arms.

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were made very thoughtfully. A lot of detail and fun decorations made them complete. They got spot number two for those reasons. They are located on

5 This snowperson was being very considerate, by wearing a mask during this global pandemic,

Snowperson number eight got this rank

because of their heighth. They really are lacking

and that is why they got spot number five. This

due to only having two snow lumps instead of

snowperson was on 86th street.

three. This snowperson was on Winwood Drive.

4 Number four was one of the better shaped snowpeople. He is very proportionate, and festive. Snowperson three was located on Newport Drive.

This snowperson was located on Winwood Drive.

Their scarf and hat is what boosted them to number three in the rankings.

3 9 6 This snowperson was not a bad snowperson, but their height is what brought them down to rank number six. This snowperson was located on Newport Drive.

9 This snowperson was well proportionate, but they lacked in arms, face, and fun decorations. This

snowperson was located on South East Ridge Crest Street.

7 Snowperson number seven would have been ranked higher, but the fact they did not have a face dropped their rank. The long arms make them adorable, but the no face makes them horrifying. This snowperson was on Newport Drive.

1 Body proportion in snowpeople is very important, until you find a silly one like this. Number one is festive and goofy and deserves this spot. They were located on Auora Avenue.

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A Glimpse at Light

she looks to represents hope which is commonly related with the word light and future.

Photos & Layout | Marandah Mangra-Dutcher

ight has evolved over time and

Model Kristen Hoss â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;21 looks to

the sparkler in front of her. The light

taken on more meaning than just the dictionary definiton. It has been

The glowsticks form a heart in

the dark. The light from this photo expresses the idea that light shines through darkness.

used in sayings to show the positive side of situations when people find themselves

struggling. Light is power. Light is unity.

Model Kristen Hoss â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;21 holds a

sparkler towards the sky. The light

Light is hope.

emminating from the sparkler scatters as the fire falls to the ground. The fire shows the idea of adventure and exploration.

The hands forming a heart above

a pile of glowsticks illustrates the unity

and love brought together by the idea of light.

Model Sierrah Mangra-Dutcher

graduate is posing with multicolored

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These two candles sharing their light poses with multicolored fairy lights. The use of still remain lit illustrating the idea that light represent the idea of unity which is commonly light in this photo represents how the emotions will remain through adversity. connected with light. The flame joining and of the model changes and can change the

creating a larger fire shows the strength unity enviorment of those around them.

word love. The light in the photo shines even

The glowsticks falling from the air caused a though the glowsticks are surrounded by Model Sierrah Mangra-Dutcher graduate blur of light. The lights as they hit the ground darkness. This illustartes the idea that love is the strongest form of emotion.

has when it is used.

The glowsticks are positioned to form the

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fairy lights that express her personality. The light shows the idea of power.

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4 This 1951 Pontiac Chieftain is located on NW 42nd Place in Saydel. Towner said that earlier in the year he had seen it sitting under a carport on 51st in Ankeny by the police station and had the seller’s number. After some time the car sat on NE 14 Street. He worked out a deal where

Photos & Layout | Tate Larsen

he bought, got it running pretty

easily and then brought it home and replaced the master cylinder in the Pontiac’s Straight 8

5 & 6 The 1979 Malibu wagon and the 1965 Mustang both sat in the same house’s yard The owner, an older man, said that they bought the Mustang from his neighbor a couple houses down in 1968 with plans of fixing it up, but it sat around and he never got around to it. The car came with a factory 289 cu in V8 with a 2 barrel carburetor, but someone put a 4 barrel and a 9’’ Ford racing rear end which never came with the 65 Mustang. The man also liked to race so in the early 2000s he bought the Malibu off his nephew, then later found a trailer and an already fixed up Malibu the exact same as this one. It just became a parts car because it would have cost more to fix it then just buying the new one.

7 Located on E. Washington

he idea for this spread sprung from a love of driving

Avenue on the east side of Des

around spotting old cars in yards, so I went on a drive. Sev-

Moines is this 1975 C3 Corvette

eral, actually. Although these cars are in rough shape, they

with a 350 cu in engine. The

are not unfixable if the owner puts in the time, effort and

owner, a nice man, bought the car

a lot of money. These potential dream cars can be found in

seven to eight years ago from an

the Des Moines, Ankeny, Saydel and Johnston areas. Only cars before the mid 80s were considered.

auction in Davenport with plans to fix it up to be his play car, but he ran out of money and time on

1 This is a Studebaker a brand that has not been around since

the project. Now it is just sitting in

the early 60s. I do not know exactly what it is because the car

the back yard and not for sale.

was parked at an abandoned house and seemed unloved. It

seems to be either a 1956 Commander or President Classic.

2 & 3 The Mustang II and the second Studebaker were owned by Andrew. He owned the whole block of houses and every yard was stuffed with cars. He said he did not want anyone to know where his cars are because they are not for sale.

Des Moines in

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Black White

1 The black and white effect of the empty stairwell in a parking garage provides a strong

Photos | Sabrina McGuire

eerie feeling when looking at te photo. The stairwell is located in an empty parking garage near Methodist Hosptial.

2 The Cathedral Chruch of Saint Paul in downtown Des Moines as the mid-morning sun

hits it. The black and white helps to caputre the contrast of the bright sun and shade all while still ecompising the overall dramatic arches and infamous windows of the building. The church was completed in 1885 and the first service was

held at Easter.

3 The tall 801 grand building from a ground perspective creates a new perspevtive. 801 Grand is 44 stories and 630 feet tall. The building was completed in 1991.

4 Level six of an empty parking garage downtown at night has a different feeling than during the daylight. The parking garage in black and white illustrates the feeling of a soft calm. The black and white adds depth and an interesting glimpse into an empty parking garage level that many have not not experianced.

5 A twisting stairway in an empty parking garage downtown. The use of black and white

adds to the darkness of an empty staircase creating a more dark tone and mood than a normal photo would.

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Sentimental Collectibles Words | Joel Kellar Layout | Joel Kellar

ollections have faded into the background because of the fast moving twenty-first century that rarely stops to admire the past. For the most part our generation is purely focused on what is next. A way people have found to stop a take a breath and break from the crazy things of the past year has been creating or adding to their collection. Many students have or have recently started a collection to remember their favorite albums, players, and memories. These people wanted to have material items to display their passions that they can show off to their friends and sometime in the future, their kids.

Jonah Frey ‘23 has been collecting sports cards for five years. He started because he wanted to try and get some of his favorite players. He loves the cards he has from the twentieth century.

Aidan O’Connor ‘23 has been collecting cards for a couple of years. He started collecting becuase he is a New York Giants fan and he wanted more stuff related to that team. O’Connor said, “Once I started doing that I got hooked and now I collect all the players I like watching. My top two favorite cards are my Trae Young rookie [card] and Victor Cruz true gem mint autographed rookie card.”

Cael Stenger ‘21 has collected his favorite albums in vynl. He started collecting these because he got into music more over the past year and saw people with vynl collections and thought it would be cool to have his own to show his kids someday. He has been collecting for only three. months and already has 10. His collection includes mostly rap albums including his favorite, Rodeo by Travis Scott.

Aidan O’Connor ‘23 said, “My dad got [the signed ball] when he met Willie [McCovey] when he was a kid and he gave it to me.”

Sam Postma ‘22 has a collection of the drumsticks that he broke. One of his friends had his owncollection and Postma thought that it would be cool to start his own. This collection has a sentimental value to it as when he looks at it he can remember the memories of when he broke them. One memorable story is when he broke one while playing the drumset.

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Winter Wildlife

Photos & Layout | Ayden Lyon While most Iowans are cooped up inside during the winter, life

Terra Park

outside continues.

Retention Pond

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Cross Country Track

7 6. Swimming Canadian geese.. 7. Part of a goose group.

Beaver Creek

8. Lots of geese 9. Deer tracks in the snow.

5. A brown creeper eats.

3 1. Junco on ground.

2. Squirrel on a branch. 3. Robin who stayed for the winter? 4. Perched sparrow.

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Euphoria

Shae Gavin

Photos & Layout | Alyssa Miner This aesthetic takes a fun role in the photography industry with its bright take on color and design. The Euphoria look utilizes bold makeup and a play on lighting to create some vivid portraits.

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Mia Anderson

Allison Rhoden

Journey Across Water Photos & Layout | Abby Lehan

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In front of the Des Moines police

station a red truss bridge crosses over

ome of the earliest bridges started out as fallen trees and as people modernize our structures do as well. Nowadays

bridges are something that we see almost everywhere we go. They serve the simple purpose of helping people get over an obstacle in the way of our destination. It’s not abnormal to note an interesting build of a bridge but it’s important to know that every bridge has their own time to shine, and not all of them are at their best during the day. The Des Moines Metro has a multitude of bridges that strive in the moonlight with their unique designs and lighting.

the Des Moines River. The bridge is open to bicyclists and other passing and pedestrians.

The walking bridge stretching across

Grays Lake is illuminated by numerous

colorful panels placed in front of bright

lights that turn on as the sun goes down.

pathway on the bridge

While hiking on the High Trestle Trail,

going over Grays Lake. The

people may come to find a uniquely

lights bring in many tourists

geometric bridge. During the day it

who want to see the vibrant

may seem to be a dull, red bridge

colors crashing against the

simply providing passage across a body

night sky.

of water. However, as night falls the squares light up if you will see a range

of brightly lit blue squares spread across the high Trestle Trail Bridge.

The bright array of

colorful lights shines the

The Des Moines red

bridge can be seen in

between two pillars from the court Avenue bridge. Both bridges go over the Des Moines River.

Yet another bridge

going over the Des Moines

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The court Avenue bridge is

considered a historic structure in downtown Des Moines. It was opened over 100 years ago in 1918 and was listed as historic in 1988. The bridge is open to pedestrians, vehicles and parking.

Long and thin wooden planks lead

passerbyers to the red truss bridge. The path is lit up by evenly placed bright

lights along the bridge’s railing.

River is the Women of Achievements bridge. It brightens up the dark Iowa nights with it’s blue tinted lights. The bridge features names of iconic women who have made great achievements; some names include Carrie Lang Chapman Catt, Louise Rosenfeild, Sister Bernadine Pieper, and Gertrude Elzora Durden Rush..

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Botanical Beauty Photos & Layout | Renee Johnson The Des Moines Botanical Center is located in

Center and work projects, a total of $2,577,000

Greater Des Moines, Iowa. Their main goals are

was raised in order to contiune their dream of

educating culture and ecolological knowledge,

creating the Greater DSM Botanical Center.

through new and innovative ideas. The DSM

In this nonprofit organization, vast botanical

Botannical Center was first founded in 1929. But

information can be obtained by exploring both

unfortunatly in result of a the stock market crash

their indoor and outdoor gardens by bringing

in October, the grand opening was postponed.

diversity into their floral display and our

Over the years in 1979, due to a generous donation

everyday lives.

of by The Friends of the Des Moines Botanical

This page features a collection of plants ranging from Hibiscus flowers, aloe, Bromeliads, Gold dust dracaenas, Amrylis, and jade plants. All of these can be found at the Des Moines Botanical Center.

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Fire and Ice The Johnston/Grimes Fire Department practiced its annual ice rescue skills recently at Terra Park. Members of the department played victims who had fallen through the ice. A rectangle hole was cut to simulate the situation. The suit worn protects from the cold water and provides buoyancy. To rescue victims, a rounded belt is secured around the torso. Then, the person is pulled out using a rope.

Photos & Layout | Nathan Anderson

It All Ties In Photos & Layout | Noah Gilbert

Valley Junction

See pages 6-7

What is your favorite memory of Valley Junction?

Nature What do you like about nature? See pages 22-23

“My family and I go to Nan’s Nummies when we go. It’s basically a tradtion for us.” Jenna Curry ‘21

Photo by: Ayden Lyon

“It’s really calming. If I’m ever stressed, I just go into my backyard full of trees.” -Sophia Fleming ‘21

Photo by: Savanah Dennis

Lights

See pages 14-25

What is your light that keeps you going?

Winter What is your fondest winter memory? See Pages 12-13

Photo by: Parker Anderson Photo by: Marandah Mangra-Dutcher

“What keeps me going is my hope to be successful and have a family one day.” - Paige Winlkeman ‘22

“Winter formal was always fun. Back when we had it.” AJ Mazza ‘21