MIDDLE SCHOOL
ARE YOU AS SMART AS A 5TH OR 6TH GRADER?
LIFE LESSONS LEARNED IN MIDDLE SCHOOL AT LRCA
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By Heather Bennett, Communications Specialist
Growing up is hard work. Being a tween, that awkward phase between nine and 12, is hard work. You’re a kid, but you’re not a child anymore. You have more responsibilities, but the list of things you still can’t do seems endless. I can only imagine the difficulty modern technology and social media add to this pubescent period of development. I remember that stage of life 40+ years ago, and not fondly! Ever since I’ve been a part of Little Rock Christian as a parent and then as an employee though, I’ve witnessed how the middle school experience here is like NOWHERE ELSE! When Middle School Assistant Principal LeAnn Murry and I brainstormed about what to cover in the spring issue of The Warrior she said, “How about content that is student driven? Student voices? How do THEY see middle school?” I loved the idea and thoroughly loved hearing from these young men and women who were wise beyond their years. Like the name of the old television series conveys, I may not be “smarter than a 5th grader”, but I certainly am a better person for having spent time with these students and feel certain you will be impressed with what they’ve learned and what they share. 6 THE WARRIOR • SPRING 2022
Wisdom from Warriors By Judah Johnson, Kinze Jones, Hayden Mays, and John Isaac Small • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Teachers always help and challenge students to reach higher levels. Teachers help students get more involved with Christ. Teachers help us grow stronger and excel to the best of our abilities. God is your only path to joy and happiness. It’s okay to not make some people happy if you’re doing the right thing. If things get hard, just remember every day ends. There are so many good teachers. It’s always okay to say no to peer pressure. Don’t be afraid to stick up for people or check on people who are doing wrong. Choose good friends. Don’t go with a crowd just because it’s the popular thing to do. It’s okay to tell your teacher how you feel. It’s okay to make mistakes so you can learn from them.
