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Faith and determination: A BK Success story “All the world is full of suffering. It is also full of overcoming,” Helen Keller, well-known author, once stated. As humans, we love success stories. We’re drawn to them. We watch movies, read books, and even listen to music that tells the story of someone overcoming an obstacle that the world tells them is impossible. Witnessing someone overcome impossible odds gives us a sense of motivation and inspiration to conquer obstacles in our everyday lives. However, what few might know is the success story of Bishop Kelley’s drum line and guitar instructor, Mr. Grimes. Almost three years ago, Mr. Grimes was involved in a work accident, which ended with him
BY MADISON BROOK witnessed this inspiring story having a broken neck and a near- strength in the process. unfold, it is easy to see the results ly severed spine. He was helping “I learned that God is with me install two 300 hundred pound always, even in my darkest times,” of Mr. Grimes’ hard work, faith, and determination every day. servers when one slipped out and Mr. Grimes said. fell onto his neck. It nearly cut The insight he gained through his nerves in half, causing him to this experience, lose all fine motor skills. he carries into the “My doctor told me I should be classroom at Bishop dead. I was told nothing could be Kelley. His advice to done for me,” Grimes said. students is “[to have] This was not a good prognofaith in God and trust sis for a personal trainer and in yourself. Always musician. do the right thing, no “I was told to give up and draw matter the pressure. my social security disability. That “I learned that faith did not go over very well with is a very real thing! me,” he said. You can overcome anything with God’s After a year and a half of intense training and determination, grace.” Guitar and drumline teacher Mike Grimes defies the odds Although no one every day. Fighting back from a serious neck injury, Mr. he had gained back his strength Grimes attributes his success to faith and perseverance. at Bishop Kelley and had acquired new spiritual Photo by Megan Joy
The MOVIE CRITICS AWAKEN
These students give their opinions about the newest edition to the Star Wars saga. BY ANNA HANISCH
“It was a majestic masterpiece of nostalgia and classic Star Wars action!” -Marcus Lyons
“I’m a little low-key in love with Kylo Ren. He was definitely my background for a solid month.” - Katherine Patz PAGE 6
“It was really good, but my only criticism is that it is exactly like Episode IV” -Kate Huigens
“It was better than the prequels.” - Enriq De Asis
“The new movie paid good tribute to the old ones, but also introduced a new saga. Definitely a favorite” -Deacon Herndon THE BREEZEWAY