T he K night’s H elm 27 October 2017
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Vol. XV Issue I
Proof Of Power Testimonies Straight from the OC Campus
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By Haley Huntsinger
ave you ever had a time in your life where everything seemed so perfect but in a matter of seconds, things completely fell apart? If you said yes, then you can begin to understand what Mrs. Berniklau felt like seven years ago. Mrs. Berniklau and her husband had just moved to a new city, the city of Lake Havasu Arizona, where they planned to retire and live the good life together. It was a new place with a fresh start and a lot of opportunities. Everything was falling into place. Many of you know personally what a heart attack does to a loved one; it is scary, sad, and overwhelming all at the same time. Mr. and Mrs. Berniklau knew those emotions quite well because Mr Berniklau, not too long after they moved, suffered from a heart attack. This didn’t make sense to them; he was fairly young, he was fit, and very active. “For the next three and a half years after that we were living day to day where we completely relied on the Lord,” Mrs. Berniklau explained. Things were tough, and uncertain with Mr. Berniklau trying to recover. But Mrs. Berniklau said she never gave up hope and she always trusted in God that He would heal her husband. Mrs. Berniklau was now teaching at Lake Havasu High School. On the first Friday of a new school year, a second heart attack took the life of Mr. Berniklau and completely took her by surprise. Mr. Berniklau passed away on the 6th of August, 2010, his birthday. “At that point, the world as I knew it, was just gone,” Mrs. Berniklau said. She explained that the feeling of losing her beloved husband would be like what she thinks having your insides ripped out would feel like. After this big event happened in her life, Mrs. Berniklau started going through the stages of grief. She explained that at first, she put up invisible walls between her and her peers. It was easier not to talk about her husband because it just made her break down but of course the staff she worked with and people she knew tried to help. “At the time someone said to me, ‘it’s sort of like having your arm cut off’ and I said to them, I would give up my arm” Mrs. Berniklau told me. But as she began to open up and confide in those who wanted to know, she realized that her story could help those who are hurting from similar pasts. This became clear with a specific student she taught named Dylan. Dylan carried a very heavy past with him. He moved from place to place because he did not have any parents or people watching over him. Dylan would break into vacation homes to have shelter for the night and he would not show up for school for days at a time. In order for Dylan to graduate high school and have a chance, he had to have a math credit. Mrs. Berniklau agreed to work with him during her prep period to get him caught up. “We started to build a relationship during that time and then one day he just said to me, clear out of the blue, ‘Mrs. Berniklau, when your husband died, did you cry?’ and I thought, what an odd thing to ask me. I told him ‘yes of course Dylan, I cried and I cry all the time!’” After she told Dylan that she cried, she said that in response he had a funny smile on his face. “I thought to myself, why was he smiling? And then I figured it out. Dylan didn’t have anybody in his life, who cared enough about him, to cry for him and he needed to see what Godly grief looked like and the love that causes people to cry for somebody.” After that Mrs. Berniklau opened up to Dylan more and more. And at the end of the year, Dylan graduated and Mrs. Berniklau cried for him. She ended with this advice to those experiencing a loss, “Lean into the grief, sometimes you have to just bawl for an hour; you can’t try to bypass it or put walls up.” Mrs. Berniklau wants the students and faculty of OC to know that she is open to talk and listen if anyone needs someone who might understand. Afterall, we are a family of Christ and sometimes our struggles are given to us to help someone else and show them that they are strong enough to get through it.
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By Haley Huntsinger
ntario Christian has always been pegged as a small school, where everybody knows everyone. When walking around campus, it’s rare for you to see a face that you have never seen before. Many people would say that the staff and students are a community and a family. But how well do we really know each other? Other than our immediate friend groups, we don’t really hear the stories that people have to share about life, love, and faith. The “I am a Knight” article is for that exact purpose. Every month we will focus on a single individual and ask them about their story so that we can better understand who and what makes up our family here at OC. Everyone has a story, they just have to be willing to tell it. Meagan Whalen is a senior this year, and I had the honor of interviewing her for Journalism class at the beginning of the year. Little did I know that her story would not only touch me personally, but would inspire me to share it with the rest of OC. I started out by asking her simple and rather cliche questions, such as, “What are your plans after high school?” and “Do you have anyone here at OC that you’re leaving behind?” But soon enough we got into a story that is bound to blow minds. She began by telling me about her future plans to join a military academy and how she’s excited to see where her and all her friends end up. This puzzled me. I’ve always thought of graduation as a sad and dreadful thing because you’re leaving everyone you’ve spent at least the last four years with. I soon found out that distance was nothing to Meagan because she was no stranger to travel and being far away. In fact, long distance relationships and moving somewhere brand new is a huge part of Meagan’s story. Meagan grew up in Orange County, right here in California. She was basically born and raised locally up until when she was in 6th grade. Sometime in the first semester of that year, Meagan’s dad received a job in Saudi Arabia, which meant that the whole family had to pack up and move there. During the interview she mentioned something that must have been extremely heartbreaking, not only was all her family that she grew up with in the state of California, but all her family actually lived in Orange County. Meagan’s family was going from super close to super far and that type of drastic change within a short period of time is insane. Despite all the family she was leaving behind, Meagan said the thing she was most upset about at that point in time was leaving her dogs. Meagan didn’t have a passport at the time when she had to move to Saudi Arabia and she hadn’t even been out of state. “It was a huge culture shock,” she said. At first she told me that being in this new place was exciting and a lesson for her about the things Americans take for granted. But also, being in a new country far away was scary and nerve wracking. She explained to me that things were very different there, from the clothes they wear to sitting on different sides of a restaurant based on your gender. She lived in Saudi Arabia for about a year and then moved to Bahrain, an island near Dubai and Saudi Arabia. There, she went to a British school and met a lot of people and some that she still keeps in contact with today. One thing she mentioned that really struck my heart, something that we take for granted everyday is texting your best friend. Meagan made friends in the British school she went to; they can’t text at the same time she can because of the time difference. “I’ll wake up and text them and then, I’ll go to sleep and they’ll text me back,” she said, which she admitted is quite hard. Although, Meagan is full of little anecdotes that I loved to listen to, there was one in particular that really got to me. As I mentioned in the beginning, Meagan wants to be a part of the military after high school, but the story of how she came to that conclusion is absolutely breathtaking Meagan explained that, at first, she always wanted to go to big places and attend fancy colleges but that all changed when she moved to a different country. “I went to an underground church because it was illegal to be Christian there. We would tell people that we were going for coffee and we would staple mattresses to the walls (to make them sound proof). You go to church every Sunday and you just don’t even think about how most of the world isn’t allowed to practice the religion that they want to practice,” she explained. She told me that being a part of the military would make her a part of something bigger, and would ->
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help ensure that Americans would never lose the freedoms that we have, the freedoms that make us different from everybody else. There was one specific memory that “sealed the deal” for Meagan about joining the military. She was going back to America from Saudi Arabia and went into an airport restroom. A lady who was cleaning the restroom saw Meagan’s passport and fell to the ground. The lady then started crying and screaming at Meagan, grabbing her hand and begging Meagan to take her back to America on the plane. Meagan was flying back by herself and was completely in shock; this was nothing she had seen before. The lady explained to Meagan that she was a hard worker and dreamed of a chance to make a life for herself in America and to be able to feed her and her family. Of course, Meagan wanted to help the lady, but was unable to. “I just remember feeling so desperate for her, and so helpless. I couldn’t bring the freedom to her,” Meagan told me. She remembers this moment as the pivoting point where she decided to really take the military decision seriously. Meagan said, “I can’t help that woman specifically, I can’t go back; but keeping America free is what I can participate in; I can help keep America free, for her.” Overall, Meagan’s story is a perfect example of what we take for granted here in this amazing country. She taught me a lot and shared so much that she learned from living somewhere so far away. I encourage you to talk to Meagan about her journey and to listen to her stories because one article was simply just not long enough to capture the true essence of what she witnessed in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain. We are truly blessed to live in such a great country and we should never forget how much we have. Photo courtesy of Mrs. Flanery
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By Mikaela Mouw
n October 1, 2017 many lives would change. It was just a regular Sunday morning for freshman, Kiley Goedhart. She was staying at her grandmother’s house for the weekend since her parents were attending a concert out of town. Her father had bought the tickets six months prior for her mother’s birthday, but she neve expected that her life would change that very day. At 10:08 pm gunshots broke loose at the Route 91 country concert on the Las Vegas strip. Her mother and father hid under the stage for safety while shooter, Stephen Paddock, shot at the crowd underneath him from the thirty-second floor of the Mandalay Bay hotel. Goedhart had no idea that her parents were in danger, until she got a call at 10:30 pm from her father. Her dad said, “There is a shooter at the concert right now, we are hiding under the stage, I will call you back when we are safe.” And, that was it. “When I found out, my heart dropped, and I just started praying,” said Goedhart. “All I was thinking about was how I couldn’t live my life without my parents.” She did not receive a call back from her father until 11:30 pm. “It was the longest hour of my life. All I did was watch the news, and pray,” said Kiley Goedhart. “God was definitely with them.” Because of the incident, the Goedhart family is closer than ever. Kiley said, “I felt the love and support from everyone at OC. Teachers, students, and friends were all asking how I was doing, and I think that is really cool.” She now realizes not to sweat about the small things. Goedhart says, “My parents are still here. There are people out there who lost their loved ones, so I need to be grateful.” American citizens mourn over the loss of the fifty-seven killed. This is the largest mass shooting ever recorded in United States history. This day will never be forgotten, or will the lives of the victims.
Info courtesy www.thenational.ae/, Photo courtesy Kiley Goedhart
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Let’s Get CARVING How to carve the perfect pumpkin...
By Meagan Whalen & Jessica Leos
1. Choose a large pumpkin and use a sharp serrated knife to cut off the crown. 2. Using a large serving spoon, scoop out the seeds and discard, then remove some of the flesh. 3. With a marker pen, draw a simple outline of a face on the pumpkin. Use a small serrated knife to cut out the eyes, nose and mouth. Always cut away from you in case the knife slips. 4. Pop a tea light inside the pumpkin, light it and replace the crown.
Info and photo courtesy of www.bbcgoodfood.com
Popular Shoes
By Blake Demoff n today’s style, students seem to always wear the same shoes because Dennis uniforms limit us to certain styles. It’s either basic Vans, tennis shoes, or a more fancy look to make yourself stand out such as Ultra Boosts, or Kanye West’s Yeezy’s. It all depends on the type of student as well; do you care what others think of you? Are shoes not even a priority during your morning routine? It all depends on the person who is wearing the shoes. According to Ana Colon, the author of Refinery29 there are two dominating trends that take over most of the American shoe game. So we can all agree that there are shoes that the majority of people wear and will keep wearing until another shoe comes out and catches the eye of the average student. The overwhelming amount of people wearing the same brands of shoes has caused another group of people to emerge on campus. These people either love the way they look by showing off their shoes or wearing expensive shoes that make them “stand out”. On this campus we have a large amount of students that wear different types of shoes. It varies from expensive shoes, to shoes that nobody has ever seen before. So I encourage you to look around at what people are wearing these days. It may surprise you to see what kind of things people do to stand out. Info courtesy www.refinery29.com photo courtesy www.jdsports.co.uk, solecollector.com, www.journeys.com 4
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Please, Close Your Wounding Mouth
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By Perry Lin
ou may have had such an experience on Instagram or Twitter where people post rude and harmful commentary on your social media page. There are a lot of strangers in the world who attack others with vicious language while happily posting their own photos or voicing their own opinion. We often become furious with rude people on the Internet and it seems normal. It becomes so natural that this happens on the Internet every day, but we should take this seriously because this fierce language and negative sentiments often lead to cyber violence. The negative consequences of cyber violence are much bigger than one would imagine. For example, in 2007 many famous South Korean stars committed suicide because of malicious cyber attacks. Because of the development of the Internet and technology, network communication has become an indispensable part of people’s lives. Consequently, cyber violence has become one of the most serious problems for all Internet platforms users. You may have had such an experience on social media when you happily put a photo on, and really wanted to share some of your daily life, or published your views of certain topics. There are many examples of famous stars who have committed suicide in Korea because of cyber violence. In January of 2007, a popular singer whose nickname was U-nee commited suicide at her home, because a large number of citizens attacked her with vicious language. Suddenly, a month later, 27-year-old popular actress Cheyoung Bon hanged herself to end her young life, not leaving any last words. For the next few years, Korean popular stars died like dominoes, as a result of cyber violence. These events shook the entire Korean entertainment industry, and also completely shocked Korean society. In response, Koreans held a parade against internet violence near the east gate of Seoul. They are trying to prove that cyber speech can be dangerous, but also protest against the government in doing nothing to curb this. These instances demonstrate that people are hypocritical. People may be really courteous and friendly in real life, but what about on the Internet? The Internet appears to be outside the law, with very little legal restrictions. Some people think that the Internet is not subject to any limitations. Since this issue is hurting more and more people, this author’s personal view is yes, the government should set up a network police system like China. I think this is not to restrict freedom of speech, but to let people know the responsibility for their own speeches. Photo courtesy images.google.com 5
OC Initiation
By Emmarae Arensdorff
As we continue on with the 2017-2018 school year there are a few new teachers that have yet to be introduced to the whole student body. From returning students, returning teacher and new staff, let us welcome the new members to the OC Family!
Why did you become a teacher?
Mrs. Berniklau
Mrs. Berniklau: “There weren’t as many options for girls back then, you were either going to be a teacher, nurse or a mother. Since I was raised in a home with a lot of kids, I thought I should get into teaching.” Mr. Bruinsma: “In my senior year of high school my AP Calculus teacher inspired me with the passion of her work and the joy she had when she taught. I love how math can explain things in the world and it gives us a glimpse of God and I want to share the same passion as my teachers had. When I did my college experience, it confirmed my passion.” Ms. DeKock: “When I was in high school, my classmates in pre-calc didn’t understand it and I had a study hall before the class so I kind of explained it to them. After that I found that I really enjoyed helping them.” Mr. Lachelt: “The impact that my teachers made on me inspired me to want to be a mentor for others.”
Mrs. Mendoza: “When my kids were little, I needed an outlet and I just needed to be around adults without the kids. I got a job teaching art at Michael’s and I really liked it. A couple years later my husband taught at Whittier Christian High School and they knew I had taught art, so they asked me if I could teach for them. I really loved it. I never thought I’d be a teacher.” Mr. Venerable: “I’ve always worked with young people and I’ve always had a real desire to see them grow and reach their potential. When I graduated college there were a few routes I could’ve gone and teaching fit my skill set the best. It gave me the opportunity to work with young people.”
Ms. Dekock
Mr. Bruisnma
Ms. McCall: “I didn’t originally want to be a counselor. I wanted to be a forensic psychologist, but after working at a mental hospital I found that forensic psychology wasn’t a good fit for me. After that I went on to help kids with autism. There I found that I really like working with kids and that high schoolers were a better fit for me. I love helping students organize for college. And after doing my student subbing here I knew that I
wanted to be a counselor.”
What is your goal as a teacher?
Mrs. Berniklau: ‘To help students know that they can do hard things when they put their minds to it.” Mr. Bruinsma: “To make students more math literate as they head into college, have a level of giving back to the school, and installing a strong faith base that helps guide them into right choices. I want students to be inspired by my passion and to have passion for what you do and not just for the money because I believe that’s what God’s calling is.” Mr. Lachelt: “Impact young men’s lives each and everyday. My goal is to one day be in an administrative role and head football coach.” 6Photo courtesy of Kristin DeKock, Andrew Lachelt, Darian Venerable, and Samantha McCall
Mr. Lachelt
Ms. DeKock: “To help students know that they can do hard things when they put their minds to it. Even if, they fail they can still achieve their goal.” Mrs. Mendoza: “Is to make a difference in the lives of my students and help them see that there is a large world out there is need of compassion.” Mr. Venerable: “At the end of everyday, to make sure my students have accomplished the tasks that are put before them. At the end of the year, to help them grow academically, socially, and mentally and have them leave out of my class as secure people.” Ms. McCall: “To help students succeed in whatever ways they want to succeed. Whether it be academically, for college, or getting through personal barriers in their life. I want to supply them with tools to get through it.”
Mrs. Mendoza Why did you come back to OC?
Mr. Bruinsma: “I was really excited for an opening at OC. I love this school and it’s been my home my entire academic career. Here I get a sense of community that’s unlike anything I’ve ever experienced. At a public school there is no community. I wanted to give back to other students and to the school and to instill faith.” Mr. Lachelt: “OC is home. When I left I never thought I would ever come back. Once you leave from here you realize what a family OC is and how it is different from other schools.” Ms. McCall: “I really love the community. I needed an internship, which brought me here. What made me stay here was the students and the support I got from the staff and administration.”
Why do you think God called you to OC?
Mrs. Berniklau: “Well I am a returning teacher. I taught here for 17 years, and after that I went to real estate. And then I taught in Arizona and at Woodcrest Christian. And when the job position was open, I felt that God was calling me back here.” Mr. Bruinsma: “It’s always been my home and OC shaped my faith which wasn’t tested until college. The fact that OC rooted me in faith, I felt the same for others. Christian education sets up kids to be ready for college. I want to give back to the school.” Ms. DeKock: “I grew up going to a Christian school so I liked how my teachers had an influence on my faith life and I always knew I wanted to be a teacher at a Christian school.” Mr. Lachelt: “Coaching here at OC was constantly calling to come back and to make an impact on the Ms. McCall young men at the school.” Mrs. Mendoza: “With God, He’s always very clear with what He wants and He lets me know by closing and opening doors. People kept pushing me to OC.” Mr. Venerable: “I take a different perspective on growing Christian leaders. It’s not completely different, but it is a fresh perspective, and another reason is that I appreciate the efforts that are made for the students and facility that love the Lord and how they have a love after the things of God. Teaching at a public school offers different opportunities to minister the word of God to the young people.” Ms. McCall: “OC has always been my home. I love the students and the staff. At a public school it’s more secular and you have to limit what you can talk about.”
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Lets Talk About SEX, Baby
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s a teenager nearing adulthood, the prevalence of sexual behavior and activity has become more and more popular, not only in the youth of our society but even in the Christian Community. Sex has become as common a thought among the youth, and at the same level of necessity and frequency, as one’s need for food. Society has perverted sex, making it the focal point of most romantic relationships. Making sex not only the waking thought but also the sleeping thought of many young men and women today. Making sex not an act of love, but instead, an act of passionless pleasure. However, as Christian young men and women, it is our duty to fight against not only the perversions of sex but also the perversion of our minds in regards to sex. In order to combat the temptations of impurity, we must determine where it is that society is tainting our minds and our morals. For centuries, society has been the governing body that decides what is morally acceptable and because we live in a fallen world, society has a natural inclination towards the eradication of Christian values. Society actively narcotizes people to behave and think in whatever manner they define as acceptable. Since society is plagued by sin, its natural tendency is to hate God and eliminate Christianity wherever possible. This is not only evident in regards to Christianity’s view on sex, but in other areas as well. For instance in the Bible, there are a multitude of verses that attest to God’s care and love for the unborn. Yet society attacks Christianity and attempts to normalize the murder of the innocent. The case is the same with the Christian belief on homosexuality. Society demonizes Christianity by taking our beliefs and twisting them out of context to enforce a narrative designed to make Christians look bad. Society utilizes a concatenation of methods to make sex seem less like an act of marriage and love as God designed it, and more like an act of pleasure or achievement. Sexual behavior is endorsed throughout most if not all forms of media. advertisements, music, movies, TV shows, social media, and celebrities all have covert and overt signals that are designed to affect people, whether they like it or not. Social media, over the last few years, has changed from pictures posted to connect with other people to a posterboard of pictures posted with emphasis on body parts that the users believe will be most attractive. Some girls are obsessed with how their body and face look that they cake their face with makeup and wear compromising outfits to gain popularity and approval from other people. Some men
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An opinion piece by Tate Kiledjian
are concentrated on attaining a “perfect body,” so that they can post shirtless photos that are meant to grab the attention and affection of the world. Even advertisements on social media pages are designed to attract in a sexual manner. These advertisements involve a product being displayed in a way to evoke a physical and chemical response. One of the biggest influences on people, especially young people, is music. Everyone’s taste in music is subjective, but in almost every genre of music today there is some kind of sexual implication. Songs like “Strip that Down” by Liam Payne, “Work From Home” by Fifth Harmony, and a multitude of other songs that climb the ranks of the top charts are chalked full of sexual references and images. Despite what we may believe, the music we listen to does have an affect on us. What we put into ourselves affects what comes out of us. Yet another instance of sexual desensitization that comes through the television and big screen is seen in the movies and TV shows that we watch. Most movies will contain scenes that consist of high sexual tension that causes arousal of pleasure from the viewer. Perhaps the biggest example of this is “Fifty Shades of Grey”, a movie dedicated to the sexual fantasies of a severely immoral man and the willingness of a woman to engage in it. TV shows like “Shameless” encourage sexual immorality in terms of cheating, homosexuality, and premarital sex.. Society’s grip on the youth and its normalization of sex may start small, but it is contagious and it spreads through peer pressure. Now you may laugh at the cliche of peer pressure, but even more inherent in the human nature than sex, is the desire to belong. Your desire to belong can drive you to do things you never thought you would have done. If society tells you that sex is cool and a necessity and you feel the same pressure from your peers, then you will find yourself caught in a war for yourself. A battle between holding on to your morality and holding on to your social status. In the end, God calls all of us to be separate from the world. To be in the world, not of the world. We are to be a light shining in the darkness for those who are lost, being a beacon to those who are in the dark and cannot see. Because for some people, you may be the only light that they will ever see in this dark world which is marred by the effects of sin. You may be the only chance that people have to see God.
Photo courtesy www.amazon.com
THE GREEN, THE GOLD & THE BOLD
By Jessica Leos Every year our Ontario Christian Varsity Football team selects new captains to guide and lead them through the triumph and hardships of each season. Meet your 2017 captains. Sean Halpin #33 Sean Halpin, junior, gives all his glory to God. He wants the football team to be a ‘light on the hill’ and to show what true OC character is and what it means to be a Knight. To #33, brotherhood is about a group of people that can look past their differences to become family. Sean lives by the verse Psalm 23:4, “Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me.” “Servant leader, good heart, puts others before himself.” - Coach Venerable Justin Molina #30 Four year player Justin Molina, senior, has been an asset in leading the team this season. Molina lives by the verse Jeremiah 29:1, “‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future.’” Molina over the past years has said, “I has realized that he is not a kid anymore, and that things are getting real.” #30 said his biggest accomplishment was beating Notre Dame. “Determined, does more than talk, sincere heart.” - Coach Venerable
Zeke Zaragoza #55 Zeke Zaragoza, senior, is on his fourth year for our Varsity football team. Zaragoza said the best advice he has ever received was to “work hard in silence, let your hard work show to others.” #55 said that his biggest achievement was getting 2nd Team All League his junior year. Zeke lives by the motto, “If you want to succeed as bad as you want to breathe, then you will be successful.” “Hard working, team player, responsible.” - Coach Venerable
Photo courtesy The Knight’s Realm
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By Mikaela Mouw
reast cancer. What exactly is breast cancer? Why do we have Breast Cancer Awareness Month? What is it like to go through the fight against cancer? These questions often ponder the minds of many people of all ages, all over the world. Cancer is a very common disease in today’s society. Breast cancer is the second most common cancer in women following bladder cancer. Every one in eight women are diagnosed with breast cancer. On average a person is being diagnosed with breast cancer every two minutes, and each year approximately 246,000 women and 2,600 men will be diagnosed. About 44,440 of both men and women will die. Now, you may be asking yourself: why? Why does this happen? Why would God do this to us? This was going through the mind of a fellow peer of yours, Isabella Burroughs, when her mother, Celeste Burroughs, was diagnosed with breast cancer. Senior, Isabella Burroughs was only sixteen years old when her mother was diagnosed. “It was like getting punched in the stomach” said Burroughs. The doctors revealed that her mother had a triple negative cancer, which is a rare progressive type of breast cancer. Her treatment would be 7 weeks of radiation, and 20 weeks of chemotherapy. During those times, it was not easy, but Bella and her family had to stay strong for each other. Through the rough time, she and her mother specifically reached out to God. “I think that we definitely grew our faith,” said Burroughs. Because of this rough journey, she and her mother are closer now than ever. They had always been close, since Mrs. Burroughs had been in Bella’s life since she was eight years old. Bella has learned that the people she loves will not be here forever, and because of that we should be more appreciative of our parents, friends, teachers, etc. “It is important to have good people in your life when times get tough because we had so many supporting our family when everything happened,” said Isabella Burroughs. “Like the baseball team, the volleyball team, my friends, my dad’s race team, and family helped support us.” So spread awareness, make a meal, or just simply pray for anyone in need. Help support the fight.
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Info courtesy http://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/breast-cancer-facts, https://thinkbeforeyoupink.org/resources/history-of-the-pink-ribbon/, https://ww5.komen.org/uploadedfiles/content_binaries/the_pink_ribbon_story.pdf, https://www.cancer.gov/types/common-cancers, Photo courtesy Bella Buroughs
The Educated & Employed
By Tyler Ingalls Many students at OC have jobs outside of school. Maybe even you have one, or have considered having one before. I decided to research and find out what these certain students deal with everyday. These are their stories.
Tate Kiledjian, Starbucks Chino Hills What was the interview process like for you? I went to a hiring fair for Starbucks. There were three interviewers and a bunch of candidates. We were all at one store, but they were hiring for the region. I dressed nicely because you always want to make a good impression. Really, interviews start the second you arrive. I wouldn’t say it was an interview as much as it was a conversation because I made it that way.
“At the end of my interview [the interviewer] said ‘You are
How was training on your perhaps the most impressive young man I have ever talked first days? What responto.’ I felt awesome.” sibilities do you have at work? We started with a coffee tasting. Some of the training is not just learning how to do stuff, some of it is them trying to develop my taste for coffee. There’s three main roles as a Starbucks employee. There’s customer support (cleaning the lobby, brewing new coffee every 30 minutes, getting cups, lids, and sleeves), point of sale (working the cash register, taking the orders), and bar (being an actual barista, making coffee and tea, etc.) What is your favorite part about your job? Are there any special benefits? My favorite part about my job is the people I get to work with and the people I get to meet. It’s a one on one job; you get to meet people, you get to know people, it’s fun. As for the benefits, when I’m working I get free drinks, and when I’m not working I get a 30% discount.
Emily Woodcock, James S. Thalman Library What was the interview process like for you? It was so scary. I was waiting for the person, I went in the room, and there were these two really sophisticated people asking me questions, but they didn’t look at me once. They just kept writing every word I said. I was shook. How was training on your first days? What kinds of things are you responsible for at work? Mostly it was me just standing behind people and watching. I did that for a week straight.The library system is so complicated now. [My schedule] changes throughout the day, so sometimes I’m not talking to anyone in the corner cutting paper and sometimes I’m talking to a person for eight hours. What is your favorite part “I’ve had people throw books at me, throw money at about your job? Are there any special benefits? me, people cuss at me, and tell me they’re going to sue I know all the bits of stuff me. We’ve had to call the police.” about the library. Whenever I go to different libraries, all the systems for organizing books is the same so [at the George Groen Library] I can find books without asking people. Most people don’t know that they have overdue books. Do you plan to keep working there after high school? It’s a one year internship so I’ll be done next year. I really know now I never want to be a librarian again, but I’ve learned a lot of patience from there. 11
Popular Netflix By Natalie Salas
“Riverdale” begins when one of Archie Andrew’s classmates, Jason Blossom is found murdered over his summer break, causing the town to evolve in ways never presented in the comics. Meanwhile, drama begins to rise between, Betty Cooper and her family as Betty’s sister, Polly Cooper, is dealing with her own struggles and the parents are struggling to cope.
Set in the 1970s, this series is a retro situation comedy about a diverse group of friends on the verge of adulthood. Eric Forman, Donna Pinciotti, Steven Hyde, Michael Kelso, Jackie Burkhart, and Fez find themselves in odd situations throughout the seasons, along the way with a few relationships brewing.
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This show is set in the fictional town of Mystic Falls, known for it’s supernatural history since its settlement of migrants continue, it follows the life of Elena Gilbert, a teenage gir,l who just lost her parents in a car accident, as she falls in love with a 162 year old vampire named Stefan Salvatore.
“Once upon a Time” tells the story of a new world, where both fairytale and modern life collide. This show takes place in the fictional town of Storybrooke, Maine. Who’s residents there, are characters from different fairtytale’s, brought to the “real world” town.
“Stranger Things” is a thrilling Netflix orignial. Joyce Byers is a mom who lives in a small town in Indiana in 1983, inspired by a time when tales of science fiction attracted aduiences When Joyce’s 12 year old son, Will, goes missing, she begins an investigation into his disappearance with local authorities.
The original “Full House” cast members have returned to star in this spin off. DJ, who is now a widow and mother of three sons, finds herself back in her childhood home living with her sister Stephanie, an aspiring musician, and her best friend Kimmy Gibler.
Photo courtesy wikipedia.org, CelebMix.com, Whats-On-Netflix.com, Youtube.com, https://www.redbubble.com, http://sivioco.com
Paws in Print
By Meagan Whalen
This series of articles will be dedicated to the pets of OC. Their quirks, names, and short stories. This week’s feature: Diego and Daisy Daza.
AboutDaisy:
Daisy Daza’s owner is Diego Daza, a senior here at OC. Daisy is 7 months old. In an interview, Diego mentioned some of his favorite things about her. “My favorite things about her are her paws because they are so big but she’s so small, also when she yawns she lets out a little yelp and it’s the cutest thing ever.” On the plane ride home 3 months ago when Daza got Daisy, he carried her on the plane in a dog backpack, but when he unzipped it a little, she snuck out and began to walk around the plane. Her favorite things include playing and running , she has lots of energy and is very lovable.
Have a pet you want to be featured? Email meaganwhalen18@gmail.com to see them in the paper!
Dog Biscuit Recipe Ingredients 1 cup pumpkin ½ cup peanut butter 2 eggs ¼ cup oil 2½ cups whole wheat flour 1 teaspoon baking soda Glaze: 2 tablespoons bacon grease, melted ¼ cup smooth peanut butter Info courtesty of pinchofyum.com Photo courtesy of Diego Daza
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine pumpkin, peanut butter, eggs, and oil in a bowl. Add in baking soda and whole wheat flour. Stir until a stiff dough forms. Knead dough or mix just until flour is incorporated. Roll out dough with a rolling pin and use a cookie cutter to cut out dog bone shapes, or just bake into little circles like cookies. Bake for 15 minutes. Whisk the bacon grease and peanut butter until very smooth. Drizzle over the treats and cool till glaze hardens (it does best in the fridge or freezer).
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Get a Job....Shadows
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By Tate Kiledjian
ith another year of school upon us we are once again given the awesome opportunity to look forward to those events that repeat every year such as: homecoming, winter formal, and JSB. However, a new and exciting opportunity that we have this year comes riding high on the wings of the smashing success it had last year; Interim will soon be upon us and this year, since we now have a more tangible idea of what Interim actually is, we are met with the blessing of time to find a Job Shadow. Now the option for a job shadow is only open to Junior and Seniors, and since this is probably one of the only times that students will have an opportunity like this, it is imperative that we capitalize on it. Juniors and Seniors this is your chance to reach out to someone in a field that peaks your interest and set up a chance where you are able to get a taste of what you think you may like to do for work. This opportunity is like no other opportunity at OC. Reach out to your field of interest. Shoot for the stars! If you are passionate about something, go for it. Email, call, or message whoever it is that does what you love and do not waste this chance. Keep in mind, you need to set all of this up before the end of November. You do have time and if you have any questions or you’re not sure of what you want to do as a job shadow, reach out to Ms. Lesieur. She is more than willing to help you find a job shadow that you would like. Some students are already leaping at this opportunity to gain some perspective into their fields of interest. Senior Emmarae Arensdorff has plans of reaching out to KTLA in hopes of shadowing an Investigative Journalist. Hannah Kennedy, Junior, plans on job shadowing an agriculture teacher. She hopes to learn how to properly teach people how to breed, vaccinate, and tag animals. So get a head start on this because it is an opportunity that you don’t want to miss. Think about what you want to do with your future. Be ambitious and go out for what you want, the worst that can happen is someone saying “no”. Photo courtesy of wikipedia.org
HOBY SCHOLARSHIP
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By Luke Lin
hat HOBY Scholarship stands for is ; Hugh O’ Brian Youth leadership. Hugh O’Brian was an actor who had an opportunity to meet with a great humanitarian and Nobel Peace Prize winner, Dr. Albert Schweitzer, at his clinic in Africa. Dr. Albert Schweitzer held a very high emphasis on education even stating that “the most important thing in education is to teach young people to think for themselves.” HOBY is a non-profit organization that tries to bring a select group of students to interact with a group of leaders, business associates, education, and other men and women to share ideas, and teach each other. Ontario Christian School provides for one sophmore, to go each year. Braelyn Cole, who is now a Junior, went to the HOBY scholarship in 2016. Lindsey Sadler now a Senior, went to the HOBY scholarship in 2015. The HOBY scholarship program is honored by Canada, China, South Korea, Hong Kong, Iraq, Mexico, Philippines, Taiwan, Turkey, and the United Kingdom. HOBY boasts more than 400,000 alumni worldwide. To receive more information, talk to Mrs. Jansen at The College and Career Center. Hoby Scholarship has over 440 students every year. Luckily for Ontario Christian students, the Hoby scholarship is paid by the school. Photo courtesy www.google.com, youtube, www.pintrest.vom
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By Tyler Ingalls
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Journalism
By Meagan Whalen
This page is dedicated to meeting this year’s journalism staff. Here are a few fun facts about the class and the writers that make up this paper.
Tate is a senior this year and it is his first official year on the journalism staff team, although he has written for the paper last year as well. He loves all things English (even zero periods for grammar) and his favorite part about the class so far is the relaxed atmosphere and messing around with Blake.
Tyler is a senior and he is brand new to journalism this year. His favorite part of the class are his friends in it and a unique fact about him is that he is an aries.
Jess is a senior and this is her second year in journalism. Her favorite parts about the class are her friends Meagan and Tyler and listening to Ms. Stutz Christmas music. She is secretly dating ASAP rocky.
Shaun is a junior and this is his first year in journalism. His favorite part about writing for the paper so far is hearing other people’s stories and experiences. A unique fact about Shaun is that when he was seven, he had his tonsils and adenoids removed. His favorite part about the class as a whole is Mr. Overstreet being awkward because it makes him laugh.
Natalie is a junior. She has been in journalism for almost 2 years. She loves Ms. Stutz creativeness and when she gets to write articles. A unique fact about Natalie is that she is a really approachable person.
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Meet the Staff Blake is a freshman, andathis is his first year in journalism. His favorite part about the class so far is “how we can all interact between each other and share ideas and collaborate.” A unique fact about Blake is that he wrestled for an advanced sophomore wrestling club in 8th grade. His favorite part about the atmosphere of the class is that we can all joke around while writing.
Haley is a junior and this is her second year in journalism. Her favorite part about the class is how close the staff is, “the random conversations we have, the inside jokes you know, all the good stuff.” Haley also enjoys getting to interview people because her articles give her the opportunity to meet people that she would’ve never reached out to and discover their stories.
Emmarae is this years editor, she is a senior and has been in journalism for three years. Her favorite articles to write are upcoming events and real life American Horror Story characters. A fun fact about herself is that she has two moles in her right eye. Emmarae’s favorite part about the class is that everyone picks on each other and Ms. Stutz sass.
Luke is a freshman and it is his first year on the journalism team. His favourite part of the class is all of the sarcasm and Ms. Stutz ability to make everything funny. A unique fact about Luke is that he teaches a preschool Sunday school class.
Mikaela’s favorite part “would probably be eating all Mrs. Stutz candy. I’ve only been in journalism since the beginning of this school year, but so far my favorite thing is Ms. Stutz when she roasts the other classmates. A unique fact about myself is that I have ran a 5k fund-raiser run with Fergie.”
Parry’s favorite part of journalism is getting to know everybody in the class and it is a great opportunity for him to be able to learn about the computer and English skills
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Athlete of the Month Varsity Football
ATHLETE OF THE MONTH: VARSITY FOOTBALL
By Jessica Leos
“Collin has been the anchor for our team. He has been consistent every game and someone we can depend on. In a big moment, he will always pull through. Collin is the cornerstone of our offensive line.” - Coach Lachelt
Varsity Football: Collin Laidlaw Years played: 4 Grade: Senior #74 “Collin is a big man with quick feet and a passion for the game. People don’t understand much about linemen, but he is by far the best lineman and all around player on our team.” - Joey Benson
Photo courtesy The Knights Realm
Athlete of the Month Volleyball
By Blake Demoff Volleyball! We all feel the excitement as it courses through the entire student body as we await the next home game, anxious to see how our girls do. All of this because the Lady Knights did not just have a great season last year, but because they are looking good again this season. However, there are a few players that seem to stand out above the rest. Whether it is Anakka Jorgenson who hits like a truck, or Renae Bruinsma whose block is like Shaquille O’Neil when it comes to basketball. However, the player of the month is not on the attack, but rather on the defense. She is lightning fast and she is not afraid to hit the floor evidenced by the many bruises covering her legs! In this issues’ ,Athlete of the Month for the Lady Knights Volleyball team is Selena Balderas, the Wonder Libero of the volleyball team who gets every single ball perfectly!
Coach Interview:
Q- What kind of relationship do you have with this athlete? A- She is one of my captains so we have a strong trust in each other and a desire to work together for the betterment of the team. Q- How does she stand out amongst the other players? A- Her leadership is a huge factor, but on top of that is her skill and athleticism. Which I honestly see a lot of colleges looking at her for. Q- How long have you known her and how has she progressed? A- I’ve known her for 2 years, but I can’t say she wasn’t amazing before I got to work with her. I’ve seen her work really hard at serve/receive and get better over the last year. Q- What would you say her biggest weakness is? A- Oh gosh! I don’t think there is one. She is a phenomenon. The only thing I could say is just her age, the more years she gets under her belt the better. 18
Athlete of the Month By Emmarae Arensdorff Te n n i s
Co a c h Da ve :
Who is the athlete of the month?
“The tennis athlete of the month is senior Joanne Kim. Her match record through our first 7 games is 25-2. Like some of our other players, she worked very hard over the off-season and summer to improve all phases of her game, and it is showing during competition.”
How has she improved over the last 3 years? “She has improved her game in every aspect. Mainly serves is a biggy, her ground strokes and her ability to direct her ground stroke for winning shots and angles. She’s added a little power too.”
Why do you think she has excelled in tennis? “Basically because she has the desire to excell. So, to excell in anything, not just tennis, but in life generally you have this passion to want to do well and Joanne has great desire. She is sort of quiet in herself but I can see the passion displayed in her matches. To have that “I can”positve mental toughness is a great aspect to have.”
SPORTS ROUND UP
FOOTBALL
The Knights are finishing up their season and hoping for a playoff spot and that starts with a win this Friday against Arrowhead Christian. The Knights overall record is 5-3 and have a league record of 1-2. Also in last weeks lost to Notre Dame (14-32), Adrian Parada breaks a school record for 4 interceptions in a game. Great job Adrian and great job Knights!!
TENNIS
The Lady Knights Tennis team have ended the regular season with a 11-6 overall record and a 6-6 league record. They go into playoffs next week and are working on a long run in playoffs. Congratualtions to Joanne Kim who has made it to the Semi-Final round of the Ambassador League yearend tournament at Aquinas! Great job Girls!! Photo courtesy www.cliparttix.com and www.nhvinylguys.com
By Shaun Grady
VOLLEYBALL
The Lady Knights are KILLING IT this season with a 18-4 overall record and a 10-4 league record. The Lady Knights have momentum going into playoffs to do some serious damage. In last weeks win against Linfield Christian (3-0), Selena Balderas broke the record on most digs in OC history, 739 and counting. Wow! Great job ladies and fanatstic job Selena!!
CROSS COUNTRY - B/G
The Cross Country boys have placed 2nd in each of their four meets! Meanwhile, the girls have also had 4 meets and placed 3rd place 3 times and 2nd once. The CIF prelims are coming up soon so make sure to support the runners!! Great job Knights!!
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October By Natalie Salas
Overheard “I have woman hands.” - Micchi Berry “But if we were dating, he would be the girlfriend; I wear the pants in the relationship.” - Tom Clancy “I’d rather have 20 shots in my butt than go to the dentist.” - Ms. LeSieur “I love watching people suffer, it brings me joy.” Mr. Schaap “Oreos are vegan, so they’re basically veggies.” Ashley Tschetter “Hasta la pasta.” - Mr. Overstreet “Butt cold.”- Brad Hardey “I run like a baby deer being born.” - Ashley Twiford
Staff
Melody Stutz, Advisor Emmarae Arensdorff, Editor in Chief Jessica Leos, Printing Editor Meagan Whalen, Digital Editor Blake Demoff Shaun Grady Haley Huntsinger Tyler Ingalls Tate Kiledjian Luke Lin Parry Lin Mikaela Mouw Natalie Salas Photo courtesy lizoncall.com, pinterest.com
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