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Eighth Grade Journalism
Volume 1, Issue 4
Quarter Four - May 2020
Quarantine Edition
Things Teachers Wish They Knew in Middle School What is something you wish you knew in middle school or one thing that you would change about your middle school experience if you could? Job 12:12 says, “Wisdom is with the aged, and understanding in length of days.” As students, we often think we know better than our parents or teachers because right now it’s hard to grasp the big picture of the true challenges and struggles of life. But we have to begin with the end in mind. Our goal is to become more like Jesus, to love and serve others like He did. And how do we do that? It starts with having an attitude of humility, a teachable heart, and a willingness to learn. God can use that eager spirit as you soak up His word, communicate with Him in prayer, and, yes, listen to the advice of godly men and women in your life.
Mrs. Marshall: I wish I knew that sometimes things just are NOT about me. For example, if a friend seems grumpy or mad, it may have absolutely nothing to do with me. They could be going through something at home or just be struggling with something at school. I wish I knew that I should ask people how they are doing and really listen to what’s going on with them instead of being defensive or talking about them behind their backs. Basically, I wish I learned to “consider others first” earlier in my life. Today, when friends, family, coworkers, or students are acting in a way that is not typical, I try to consider why they might be acting that way. Sometimes it is about me, but most of the time, it’s not, and they just need me to listen or
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give them time!
Mr. Chace: As best as I recall, during the Middle School years and beyond I would try to utilize any free time or class time to do my homework. This way I took little to none home. You need to understand that my mom was a stickler for homework completion before I could hang out with my friends or watch TV. Thus, using my time wisely during school allowed me time to play with my friends and enjoy different kinds of after school activities that otherwise I would have missed because of choosing to waste my time just chatting or goofing around in school.
Mrs. Arrazolo: I wish I had realized that everything that seemed like a huge deal in middle school was just ONE PART of their personality and their adult lives - that a lot of the mean or shallow kids were either going through a hard thing at home or inside themselves or would develop way more depth later in life and a lot of the picked-on or awkward kids would be just fine and have really interesting lives. I wish I had struck up more random conversations with kids I didn’t even know, who seemed too cool or too angry or mean to talk to, because I could have learned something from them and also helped them feel less alone.
Mrs. Olmos: Words Matter! Sometimes we joke and think that it’s ok to say things to be funny but in reality, it’s not funny at all. Especially since someone usually gets hurt in the process. We need to think about the consequences that come from what we say. The advice I give is to subtract hurtful words from your vocabulary and choose to say uplifting words so that you can encourage someone instead.
Ms. Evans: I think I would focus more on finding my identity and value in what God, not other people, said about me and on treating people based on their value to God not other less important things.
pray, don’t forget to tell your parents you love them, and laugh because there is always something to smile about.
Mr. Sewell: If you are disciplined day-by-day, you will be amazed by what you can achieve. I would have also spent much more time reading in my middle school years. You have less time and more responsibility as you get older. Invest early in reading and building your knowledge. Mrs. Schultz: I was 14 when I gave my life to Christ Jesus. Looking back, I would have sought out stronger christian youth groups and peers to help strengthen my resolve to walk out my faith amongst the peer pressures of middle school. I needed more positive christian influence in my daily walk. It proved to be too hard to stick to living for God and not myself over time as a teenager and I walked away from giving God my all. It was years of on and off again Christianity until I was a young adult and returned whole heartedly to Jesus.
Mr. V: Don’t settle for just good enough. Thinking about my time in middle school I could have accomplished so much more. I didn’t push myself to get straight A’s and a 4.0, although I could have and was more than capable. At that time I only settled to be good enough instead of Ms. Naddaf: The one thing I pushing to be the best that wish I knew in middle school I could be and to reach my is that not everything is the full potential. Now, I know end of the world. Time is that to glorify God means awesome because it’s free and we all have it, so take the time that I should push myself to when you are young and full of my fullest potential and put life to be purposefully joyful to the work in to do that. all around you! Don’t forget to
Food!
What’s not to like? by Ellie Veeningen During a national pandemic, the one (well, two) things people can agree on is that they need both toilet paper and food. Good luck finding two-ply at any of your local grocery stores, but we can help with the latter!
Cooking takes a lot of effort though, which none of us seem to have while we are in quarantine. So, we have compiled various types of cuisine and different ways to cook them, starting from good-old-take-out, to popin-the-microwave, and (for you over-achievers) even homemade recipes! Enjoy (at least try please)!
Chinese Takeout: Ah, yes. When ordering takeout in my family, our first instinct is Chinese! It’s delicious, wonderful, magnificent, glorious, superb, ect. (ran out of synonyms). Below are five different restaurants which serve mouth-watering good food! Bellaire: Panda Garden While I haven’t been here, the pictures look promising enough (especially the sesame chicken). Meyerland: Happy Lamb - A friend highly recommends the place, and I can see why. The food looks delicious! Pearland: Silverlake HunanGuys, this food looks really good (check out their fried rice *externally shrieking*). Continued on page 2 ▶
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Store-bought: Let’s say you have a bit of time (which you should: quarantine) but not enough to make a full blown, whip-outthe-bowls meal. Here is where we resort to store bought yet microwavable or ovenable meals. Below are three different easy meals which still give you the satisfaction of cooking something but don’t require you to saw off your own limbs with a kitchen fork. H-E-B: Easy yet delicious General Tso’s Chicken! Simply pop in the oven or microwave and serve with your choice of side-rice or vegetables (if you want to be healthy, I guess) https://www.heb. com/product-detail/h-e-bfully-cooked-general-tso-schicken/1377920#productdescription Randalls: If you’re looking for quick yet delicious meal ideas, then this one’s for you! This is basically what you would get from P.F. Changs but at home! Abracadabra! h t t p s : / / w w w. r a n d a l l s . com/shop/productdetails.960088589.html Whole Foods: Only five minutes in the microwave and boom! Pad Thai! https://products. wholefoodsmarket.com/ product/amys-kitchen-padthai-fa5892
If you are looking for a side dish, maybe try this cauliflower recipe. It looks bright and colourful! ht t p s : / / w w w. d e l i s h . c om / cooking/recipe-ideas/ recipes/a57497/bang-bangcauliflower-recipe/
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Whole Foods: OK, so I don’t know if mozzarella sticks are technically Italian foods, BUT they are delicious. If you have spare time to whip these up, why not? I mean, they should be a good side dish. https://products. wholefoodsmarket.com/ product/365-everyday-valueorganic-mozzarella-cheesesticks-a57a30
(P.S.- follow this chopstick video to add to your evening!) Italian Takeout: Another option is Italian food! Not only is it delicious and full of carbs, Italian food is very comforting for some odd reason. During a stressful pandemic, my advice is to rush towards your nearest Italian restaurant. Bellaire: Auntie Pasto’s - With its close proximity to our school, Auntie Pasto’s is a usual place for dining after school events. Meyerland: Guglianis - I haven’t been here, but their menu looks pretty darn good. Pearland: Stefano’s Pizza & Italian Kitchen-Guys - the pizza on this menu looks mouth-watering-good. Plus, they have calamari, so like… West U: D’Amico’s - This is one of our go-to’s! It is the only thing that got my family through this year’s Astro World Series (rip).
Homemade: This is for you fancy people! Below are a couple of recipes which will (hopefully?) turn out good. Guys, guys, I actually made this! While my cooking skills are mediocre at best, it actually turned out pretty good (except I undercooked the noodles; they were still edible). https://choosingchia.com/ vegetable-lo-mein/
Randalls: If you want to *spice* things up a bit, reach for this pesto pasta dish! It looks pretty darn appetizing. h t t p s : / / w w w. r a n d a l l s . com/shop/productdetails.960520338.html
Store-bought: Once again, the freezer section is a great place to look for easy meal ideas. Below are some quick options. H-E-B: Lasagne! Practically stacked pasta loaded with marinara sauce. You’ll thank me later...
Homemade: Here are some seemingly unproblematic recipes that you can make in the safety of your own kitchen! I. Love. Garlic. Bread! My relationship with it is most likely unhealthy, but who cares? This is one of my favorite side dishes EVER! https://www.foodnetwork. com/re cip es/rachael-ray/ garlic-bread-recipe-1951706 My sister actually made this dish a couple weeks ago, and it was sooo good. It is basically just breaded chicken drowned in marinara sauce and slathered in cheese. What could go wrong? ht t p s : / / w w w. d e l i s h . c om / cooking/recipe-ideas/ recipes/a51451/easy-chickenparmesan-recipe/ If you like pizza but want to *spice it up*, then try making a calzone! Though food connoisseurs will definitely disagree, I think a calzone is practically a folded pizza. Delicious yet in a new geometrical shape! ht t p s : / / w w w. d e l i s h . c om / cooking/recipe-ideas/ a2 6 0 9 1 6 2 6 /e as y - c a lz onerecipe/
Bellaire: Fajita Petes - Ok, y’all. This is where we primarily order fajitas. It’s right next to whole foods and is owned by the kindest family. Like seriously. Also… they deliver! This makes it convenient (which makes the food more delicious!). Meyerland: Los Tios - I haven’t been here, but when quarantine is over… Not only does the food look delicious, but the restaurant itself looks inviting. Pearland: Gringo’s Mexican Kitchen-Y’all the menu here… It looks really good. Plus, they have empanadas! West U: El Topo - Ok, this restaurant just opened up. It is seriously good. They have a smaller menu but everything we’ve tried has been delicious. AND, the restaurant was themed after Marfa (which is this really *aesthetic* city in Texas) and it is adorable. Store-bought: H-E-B: I loveeeeeee cheese enchiladas. And if you can make it in the comfort of your home without having to see anybody???? Yes please. h t t p s : / / w w w. h e b . c o m / product-detail/amy-s-cheeseenchilada/134320
Randalls: So this is basically a casserole dish filled with beans, corn, rice, zucchini, and cheese. Don’t know about y’all, but this looks delicious. h t t p s : / / w w w. r a n d a l l s . com/shop/productdetails.960192200.html Whole Foods: Guys, these burritos are like seriously good. These have been a *miracle* for when you need
a quick, easy lunch. Pop them in the microwave (I think it’s like two minutes?) and boom. Tasty burrito. https://products. wholefoodsmarket.com/ product/amys-kitchenc h e d d a r- c h e e s e - b u r r i t o c011fb
Homemade: Guys, I don’t think I can accurately express my love for tacos. Seriously. Share in the love by whipping up homemade tacos! These look sooo good. https://www.realsimple.com/ fo o d - re c ip e s / brow s e - a l l recipes/shredded-pork-tacos Fajitas! Make them! Eat them! Be happy! You’re welcome. :) h t t p s : / / w w w. i s a b e l e a t s . com/30-minute-mexicanlime-chicken-fajitas-easyguacamole/ Ok, guys, I actually made these! This is actually the only dessert recipe on this article but that’s for a reason! Churros are one of the greatest things to ever bless this Earth. However, when I made them, things didn’t necessarily go as planned. They didn’t look great, but, don’t worry, they still tasted fantastic. Maybe you’ll have better luck! https://www.cookingclassy. com/churros/
Ok, this is it! I hope these meal ideas helped or that this article provided some form of entertainment. Seriously though, please stay safe and know that we’re all in this together (que High School Musical song). Thank you!
Mexican Takeout: Ah yes! Mexican food is perfect for ANY evening! Either order or make it and boom! In my opinion, there’s little that nachos can’t fix.
End of the Year Virtual Awards Chapel Thursday, May 21, 2020 • 9:00 a.m. • 2nd - 8th Grades
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Eighth Grade Tribute Helena Arnold Houston Christian High School
Ryan Beers Energy Institute High School
“Keep your face towards the sunshine and all the shadows will fall behind you.” - Walt Whitman Most Positive Attitude
Micah Davis Strake Jesuit College Preparatory “Wise people talk because they have something to say, fools talk because they have to say something” -Plato Most Likely to Win Jeopardy
Carter Bernal Bellaire High School
“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 hope and a future.” - Jeremiah 29:11
“Do not take life too seriously. You will never get out of it alive.” - Elbert Hubbard
Matured the Most Since 5th Grade
Most Likely to be an Undercover Superhero
Most Likely to Open a Gym
Ashlin Dennis Shadow Creek High School
Virginia Fairfield Memorial High School
Ava Farris Houston Christian High School
“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 hope and a future.” - Jeremiah 29:11
“It’s a dangerous business, Frodo, going out your door. You step onto the road, and if you don’t keep your feet, there’s no knowing where you might be swept off to.” -Bilbo Baggins
“Been there, done that 10/10 do not recommend.” -Ava Farris
Best Style
Most Likely to have Their Art in a Gallery
Most Likely to Go Over Their Data Plan
Audrey Finch Bellaire High School Matthew Fenz Strake Jesuit College Preparatory
Kody Collins Shadow Creek High School
“I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need. I can do all things through him who strengthens me.” - Philippians 4:12-12
Tiara Gordon Episcopal High School
Luke Johnson Strake Jesuit College Preparatory
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” -Matthew 11:28
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” -Joshua 1:9
“You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.” -Wayne Gretzky
“I will never forget your commandments, for by them you give me life.” -Psalm 119:93
Most Likely to be on the Cover of Forbes Magazine
Most Infectious Laugh
Most Likely to Win a Grammy
Most Likely to Become a Pastor
Brooke Kern Houston Christian High School
Jennifer Mays Dulles High School
Kate Mueller Houston Christian High School
Carter Nguyen Bellaire High School
“Tell me why society’s plan should define who I am.” -Best Friends (song by Hillsong Young and Free)
“The Lord is my strength and my shield; in him my heart trusts, and I am helped; my heart exults, and with my song I give thanks to him.” - Psalms 28:7
“Be yourself, everyone else is already taken.” -Oscar Wilde
Most Likely to Change the World
Best Encourager
Best Handwriting
Christian Ninan Carnegie Vanguard High School
Lucy Sidarous Dulles High School
Garrison Smith Second Baptist School
“The Lord is my shepherd I shall not want.” -Psalm 23:1
“I don’t care what they say about me. I just want to eat.” -Pam Beesley
“The weak can never forgive, forgiveness is an attribute of the strong.” - Gandhi
“The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.” -Nelson Mandela
Best to be Stuck on an Island With
Most Likely to Lead a Protest
Most Likely to Become a Veterinarian
Most Likely to Star in a Reality TV Show
Joshua Trapolino Bellaire High School
Eliana Veeningen Second Baptist School
“The difference between stupidity and genius is that genius has its limits.” – Albert Einstein
“Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once and awhile, you could miss it.” -Ferris Bueller
Nicest Eyes
Most Likely to Become a Famous Author
Clara Wildt Bellaire High School “I’m really cool.” -Clara Wildt Most Likely to be on Saturday Night Live
“Even in dark times, we cannot relinquish the things that make us human.” Khan, Metro 2033 Most Likely to be Playing a Game During Meet
Kara Thomas Episcopal High School
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Veritas Fine Arts Online by Audrey Finch
These past couple months have been full of struggles, challenges, and change. Practically every aspect of our life has been affected, including school and events like Fine Arts Night. Though we may not be able to be present collectively, Veritas still plans on showcasing student’s artwork. A website has been created that includes visual art, music, drama, activities, and art history. Some of the special ongoing events include the 8th Grade production of “Around the World in Eighty Days” performed as a radio serial piece with episodes being added to the website weekly. You will be able to listen to our very first radio series by our 8th Grade class. Our students will audio perform “Around
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the World in 80 Days.” The show must go on(line)! Make sure you check it out! Get ready for a fun Art Reboot Challenge that the whole family can get involved in! As part of our Virtual Fine Arts celebrations, we are inviting students, parents, siblings, pets, etc. to join in the fun. The assignment is to recreate a famous painting and then photograph your reenactment and send it to Ms. Flores as part of our special exhibition next week. We are posting the Art Reboot Challenge entries on the website for all to see. Make sure to check out Veritas artwork anytime by visiting https://www. veritasvirtualfinearts.org/. John Ruskin once said, “Fine art is that in which the hand, the head, and the heart of man go together.” Through the boredom and struggles of quarantine, set aside a little
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time to be creative, and you may just find that expressing yourself in this way helps you to become relaxed and relieve some of the anxiety of life. However you choose to spend your time, always remember Colossians 3:23-24. “Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ.” Students can submit their work to be included on the website
as follows: • Send your artwork and Art Reboot Challenge photos to Ms. Flores at terry.flores@veritasca.org • Send your Band video performances to Ms. Swindler at debbie. swindler@veritasca.org • Send your Choir Performances to Mrs. McCormick at dominque. mccormick@veritasca.org • Send your Conservatory Performances to cellosami1@aol.com, lucinarg@yahoo.com
Send Drama and Thespian work to Mrs. Delgdo at lina.delgado@veritasca. org
Be sure to submit your work as follows: • Images (up to 25MB): .jpeg, .png, .jpg • Videos (up to 15MB): .avi, .mpeg, .mpg, .mpe, .mp4, .mkv, .webm, .mov, .ogv, .vob, .m4v, .3gp, .divx, .xvid • Audio (up to 50MB): .aac, .sif, .aiff, .flac, .m4a, .mp3, .wav, .wma • No PDFs - they do not transfer • All files should be attached to an email • The file name format should be FirstName Title of Work or Class - Grade ___ (example: Jennifer - Conservatory Silent Night - Grade 1) Click here to enter Veritas Christian Academy’s creative world!
In this specific article you will see the secrets, embarrassing comments, and actions of teacher, students, and staff. Be prepared to be surprised, to laugh, and be disappointed in our fellow acquaintances. VIEWER DISCRETION ADVISED. Veritas teachers spending time together but apart! This was a new way of getting together, but we love catching up and spending time together any way we can!
6th grade students doing some awesome group work creating slideshows for their debates while Marley brushes Mrs. Marshall’s hair! Mrs. Naddaf looking professional on top and cozy on bottom, wearing her PJs with socks and sandals! You do you, Ms. Naddaf!
Multiplying Matrices? What is that? Audrey in Geometry class...
Making a video for next Wednesday’s Talent Show, the Finch kids strike a pose to finish their dance...
Mrs. Kearney’s awesome “at home” professional footwear! It’s not like you can see feet on Zoom.
Mrs. Gallegos working on the couch, barefoot and all!
Mrs. Marshall teaching from her backyard, feet up with slippers on! We could really get used to this!
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Mrs. Arrazolo
Mrs. Berger
Kind, Caring, Calm, Polite, Compassionate, Loving, Calm, Helpful, Thoughtful, Nice, A Shakespeare Enthusiast
Caring, Kind, Cheerful, Always there, Really sweet, Generous, An Encourager, Funny, Unique, Helpful, Awesome
a wonderful English teacher and a great speech coach • inspired me to speak up and to not be shy • Thank you for giving us an extra point when we used the words well and good correctly. Thank you for having patience with us and letting us sing a song for the transition to something else • Thank you for teaching me English and helping me with creative writing and spelling bee. I had fun when you were the spellmaster in my room at the spelling bee. Thank you for encouraging us to spend time with the Lord and pray.
Mrs. Berger has inspired me to be funny and to make my friends laugh • I had fun interviewing you for journalism and making the videos in the RLC even though you tried to make me laugh. Thank you for always being energetic and cheerful and waving at us in the halls • I wish I could have had you for more than one year because you were an amazing teacher. 4th grade was probably one of my favorite years because of you. You are so loving, fun, and positive • She is a great example towards others, especially me.
Ms. Flores
Mr. James
Artistic, Kind, Creative, Inspiring, Generous, Talented, Supportive, Hardworking, The best! The best!, Inspiring, Encouraging Mr. James is a hardworking man that doesn’t get Ms. Flores is a very enough in return and to dedicated teacher to her that I say hats off to Mr. work and an amazing James. • He has helped our artist. I love how she has school look better than it a unique perspective of ever has before. I am very learning. I love that she grateful for what he does. is very caring about all of • Dear Mr. James, thank her students, and loves us. you so much for your Thank you. • Ms. Flores dedication to your work! is the most encouraging Without you, our school teacher I’ve ever had and would not be the same. We she always challenges really appreciate all of the artists to be better. • time, effort, and patience Thank you for being our you put into cleaning it wonderful art teacher! for us! I am really grateful You made class fun and for your presence at our enjoyable and I will school and I will miss you! miss doing all of our fun projects together. I loved your class and I enjoyed the time we spent making beautiful things. I hope that you have an incredible year!
Ms. Naddaf
Mrs. Olmos
Ms. Betty
Mr. Chace
Sweet, Beautiful, Gracious, Funny, A Mathematician, MVP, Always there, Helpful, Chill, Cool, Respected, Hardworking Kind, Understanding, Interesting, Great!, Sweet, Ms. Betty has inspired me Loving, A singer to help others • Thank you for always serving Thank you for letting us others. You are so sweet play cards in homeroom and helpful and everyone and being a great math appreciates all you do for teacher • Mr. Chace is just the school • Ms. Betty a kind, sweet, loving man is a kind lady and loves and I couldn’t ask for a helping others. She always better math teacher • I’ve holds the door for classes never enjoyed learning with a smile on her face, math so much. You always and doesn’t complain know how to brighten up about her work. I think someone’s day. Thank you she’s a blessing to the other for everything! Veritas Staff. Thank you for your amazing work!
Coach Rush
Ms. Jones
Athletic, Fun, Grateful, Funny, Nice, Caring, Energetic, Hyper, Inspiring Stunning, Creative, Loving, A science queen, Cheerful, I’ve known Coach Rush Encouraging, since the 2nd semester of Hardworking, Dedicated, 1st grade, and he has taught Kemist me many things. He is a very inspiring teacher and Thank you for teaching loves God. He makes P.E. us science and steam. a very fun class, because You always make it fun to he plays sports and games learn and have so many instead of exercises, and I different ways to teach and love doing the Fun Run, make science interactive. as Coach Rush calls it. • Thank you so much Thank you for your service for being our Science • thank you for being our teacher! Four whole years, fun and wonderful P.E. wow! Thanks for having coach! I really enjoyed P.E. the patience to deal with and all of the games that our class and for making made it worthwhile. I will our classes enjoyable. I miss you a lot! • Coach will miss all of the fun Rush has inspired me to moments in class and the be more active and to take cool building projects! care of my body.
Ms. Oriahi
Smart, Supportive, Helpful, Very caring, Intelligent, Really fun, Nice, Colorful, Funny, chill, Super fun, Helpful, Smart, Focused, a Queen!, Extraordinary Gratus (Grateful in Latin) Thoughtful, Kind, Great! Ms. Oriahi puts in You are the best. I like Mrs. Olmos is a very countless hours for the talking to you during responsible teacher school productions. So recess, and Spanish is and always knows what thank you Ms. Oriahi always fun. • Ms. Naddaf is she’s doing. She is an you are an extraordinary a fun and exciting teacher encouraging teacher and woman. • Thank you for and she really knows what always prays for us before being a study hall teacher she’s doing. • Thank you for a quiz or test. Thank you and helping with drama. being our fun and awesome for encouraging me to It was so fun to have you Spanish teacher this last study and work diligently. in our cabin at Carolina year! I really enjoyed your • Mrs. Olmos just wants Creek. Thank you for going classes and love learning what’s best for her students on the giant swing with Spanish. I had such a learning and their faith me and giving us candy blast, especially when we in the Lord. • Thank you in the cabin. • Dear Ms. went to that restaurant! • for being our history Oriahi, thank you so much You are probably one of teacher and for always for being at Veritas! All of the most fun teacher’s I’ve reminding us to speak these past ten years, I grew ever had. Whenever I walk kindly to one another. • I up, and you were there. through the door into your really appreciate all of your You were like the figure of classroom, I always sense efforts to make our classes Veritas itself. I remember happiness. Thank you for fun and enjoyable, and to you supervising lunch, and everything! make our learning easier I enjoyed talking to you and more understandable. when I could. I will cherish I will always remember and all of the support that you cherish our time playing gave me regarding art, bingo and jeopardy, and I and I thank you for your will no doubt benefit from patience with me and my your teachings in HS. class!
Mr. Sewell
Mrs. Delgado
Mrs. El-Issa
Ms. Evans
Considerate, Super nice, A good listener, Caring, Loving, Friendly, Happy, Funny, Dramatic, Enthusiastic
Kind, Caring, Dedicated, Smart, Loving, Amazing, Committed, Always there, Hardworking, Kindhearted
Thank you so much for teaching us Spanish, drama, and advisory. Thank you for always being there for us and showing us what it looks like to live as a follower of Christ • Mrs. Delgado is a very Christ-Like teacher, and teaches us from what is right and wrong. She is the person that made me of who I am today, and I am so thankful for her. Thank you so much! • Mrs. Delgado always is there for us when we need her, whether the problem is large or small she’s always there.
Dear Mrs. El-Issa, I will miss you so much! I enjoyed your teaching and appreciate your loving care towards each one of us students. Thank you for teaching us and enlightening me throughout middle school! <3 • Thank you so much for teaching us Bible and also being an amazing example of what it means to be a follower of Jesus. I have learned so much from you, and you are such an encouragement to me. • Mrs. El-Issa has taught me many great things but, one thing that will always speak to me is when you should still have faith and trust God even when going through tough times.
Really funny, Nice, Kind, Beautiful, Passionate, Awesome, Happy, Willing to help, Sweet, Gracious, Understanding, Inspiring Kindhearted
Mrs. Marshall
Mrs. McCormick
Super caring, Hilarious, Talented, Awesome, Fun, Smart, Inspiring, Amazing, Queen of Choir, Encouraging, Fun to be Beautiful around, The greatest! Dear Ms. McCormick, I feel like she really brings thank you for being my out the best writer in me. choir teacher! I really • I have learned more and enjoyed your teachings in a better way. Thank and all of the songs. I also you for everything! • Mrs. really appreciated your Marshall is a great teacher constant encouragement! because she is a very good I will miss you, and I hope example to the class. I can that you have a wonderful follow her example and year! • Ms. McCormick is use it for my siblings to an awesome teacher and see, and we can all become has the voice of an angel. better people. She has (It’s that good.) She helps taught me many things, us practice different songs and one of them is to put for the Choir Competition, others before yourselves. and loves doing what she Thank you for making does. I love choir, because me a better person, Mrs. you can sing and no one Marshall. • Mrs. Marshall judges your voice, and wants to teach her students there is no such thing as a to the best of her abilities bad voice in choir. Thank and she’s just an amazing you for inspiring me. woman to have as a teacher.
Mrs. Swindler
Responsible, Driven, Kind, Very organized, Kind, Intelligent, Extraordinary, Amazing, Nice Caring, Wise, Awesome, Respected Mrs. Swindler always drives us to be better and Mr. Sewell is a great you can tell she really cares principal and gives us great about all her students. • learning opportunities, Dear Mrs. Swindler, thank like building the new Raad you for being our awesome Learning Center (RLC), band teacher! I know and the new Library. that dealing with tons of And soon, we are going kids must be difficult, so to change the sanctuary! I applaud you for your Thank you! • Thank you patience! I appreciate for teaching us logic and all of your support, and coming to our student I have always enjoyed council meetings. Thank band class. • When you you for leading the trip chose the trumpet as my to London-I had so much instrument, you set off the fun! • Dear Mr. Sewell, chain reaction that led to thank you so much for me being where I am today being our Headmaster and -- a kid with a dream to Logic teacher! I always play jazz and maybe one enjoyed talking to you day even in a cinematic and the discussions we orchestra. had in class! You really were a great teacher, and I will miss you a lot. I really enjoyed your supervision on our trips, especially the London trip.
Mrs. Tillman
Thank you for being our advisory teacher and also inspiring us by sharing about your mission trips. You are always cheerful and enthusiastic. • Ms. Evans has inspired me to not be shy to know that God is with me. • She always has a way to make Science fun by doing fun crafts, experiments, projects, etc. I love her as my teacher, she is a patient, gracious, and loving teacher who is always there when I don’t understand anything. Thank you!
Mrs. Moore Astounding, Inspiring, Supportive, Kind, Very sweet, An amazing librarian Dear Mrs. Moore, thank you for putting up with me for 10 years! Throughout all of the times I misplaced a library book, and more, I thank you for your patience. I will miss you a lot, and I loved having you at my school! • I love seeing you in the morning and thank you for always being there. • Mrs. Moore has inspired me to read more books.
Mr. V
The bomb!, Awesome, Funny, Hilarious, Helpful, Funny, Encouraging, Christlike, Cool, GOAT of Compassionate, Super fun basketball, Supportive Thank you for being my volleyball coach and for coming to teach us journalism sometimes! • I loved having you as my English teacher and volleyball coach. You are an amazing volleyball player and coach even though you sometimes made us do sweet sixteens. Thank you for always encouraging us and helping us learn from our mistakes. • Thank you for being our awesome English teacher and incredible Volleyball coach! I don’t think that anyone in our class could forget when you taught us. We all loved it! I will also really miss having you as a coach! You brought us from a slightly pathetic fifth grade team all the way to an undefeated eighth grade!
Mr. V is a very inspiring man, and teaches us important lessons during chapel. He is also a very funny teacher, and I’m glad that he is in Veritas. Thank you! • Mr. V is a lively man that has faith in the Lord and he shows that through everything he does. • Thank you for doing chapel for us and also designing and editing our newspaper. • You are always there for the students and teachers, and we appreciate all you do for us! • Mr. V, thank you for being a great teacher. You teach me many things in chapel. I appreciate it! Thanks!
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Mystery Interview Luke Johnson and Garrison Smith
Fifth Grader
Sixth Grader
Seventh Grader
Eighth Grader
Faculty/Staff
Math
Math
History
Bible (amen)
Science
All
Mr. Chace
Mrs. El-Issa
Mrs. El-Issa
Mrs. Wagner (my HS Band Teacher)
If you could eat one food for the rest of your life what food would that be?
Quesadillas
Bacon
Green Bean Casserole
Duck Noodles
Steak
Would you rather fly or have super speed?
Super Speed
Super Speed
Fly
Teleport
Super Speed
Extrovert
Those words are too big for me
Introvert
Batman
Extrovert
Japan because 日本が大好きです
I would love to visit Israel and visit all the sites that Jesus and His disciples went to.
Southern yeehaw
Nike (shoes)
Falling down
When I farted in class during a test. I was sitting in the corner and couldn’t blame it on anyone else.
Walk around the town
Cooking, playing sports, playing music, playing video games, bicycling, shopping
If it’s nice I’ll go outside
Go outside
What is/was your favorite class? Which teacher is your favorite?
Are you an introvert or an extrovert?
If you could go to any place I would go to the Maldives Florida and Louisiana to go I would go to London and in the world, where would and stay at the underwater fishing be an author you go and what would you hotel do? What is your favorite clothing brand?
Abercrombie & Fitch
The cheap, comfortable stuff
I like American Eagle for jeans and H&M for jackets
What was one of the most embarrassing moments in your life?
Once- I completely forgot where I was, probably at some camp or somethingno one probably noticed, When I had to dance in When I fell into a pool but I had no idea what I front of my summer camp trying to splash someone was supposed to do, and it seemed as though everyone else did. It was worse at the time.
What are some things that you like to do?
Watch Netflix and ft my friends
Would you rather go outside or stay inside?
Stay inside
Fish and hunt
I like to read and swim
Outside as long as it isn’t Stay inside with a window cold open
Are you a cat or dog person?
Dog
dog
A dog person
Dog
Dog
Do you have any siblings?
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
If you could choose a different name for yourself what would it be?
Desiree
Justin Beaver
Kathryn
Sammy Sosa
None, I love my name!
What is your favorite board game?
Monopoly
Monopoly
Clue
Uncle Wiggly
Monopoly
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- $100; my financial state
17
6
18
Night
2:37 p.m.
9:41 a.m.
Sunset
Morning
What is your biggest weakness? What is a bad I wish I didn’t exclude my habit that you wish that you parents so much didn’t have?
Food, overeating
Mispronunciation (of words)
Breaking my toes
Procrastination
What is the best compliment that you have ever received?
That I dance really well
Never gotten one
“I wish I had the courage to do what you just did”
“Nice socks”
“You’re so talented in many different ways”
What song do you listen to on repeat?
Tootsie Slide
The Grandpa Rap
Runaways by Sam Feldt, Deepend, and Teemu (Jay Hardway Remix)
Oof Trap Remix
Any Christian Rap/Hip Hop (Lecrae, Andy Mineo, KB, NF)
What is your favorite number? What is your favorite time of day?
What are three things that you can’t live without?
My electronics, my family, Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit Books, Food, Tea (not Duck Noodles, Water and clothes of Happiness gossip - the kind you drink) Bottle, Obama
What is your biggest pet peeve?
When people come in my room with shoes on
What is your favorite sport to watch?
Football
Tom Brady
Bible, Family, Internet
When people tell me my People eating with their Misquoted or misused grammar is wrong mouth open scripture
Rock skipping on ESPN I don’t watch sports (or Dog Ocho understand them)
frisbee catching competitions
Probably a book character...I’m not sure which one though. I would Obama, because switch because it would be Obama fun to see what that world would be like.
Football
Any billionaire and I would is transfer a few million dollars into my account for the next day!
If you could switch lives with someone for one day who would it be?
My sister because she has really nice friends
Trump
What is the last movie that made you cry?
Coco
Good Burger
Endgame
My Girl, RIP
Onward
I wish I could sing really well
Standing on my tongue
The ability to sing (well)
I wish I could play the guitar
Playing the piano
In your opinion what is the cutest animal on planet earth?
A teacup Pomeranian
Blobfish
My (old) dog (whom some called “a mutt”)
Rat
Puppies
What is your favorite color?
Aquamarine
Water Blue
Aquamarine
Blue
Red
Do you like suprises?
Yes
No
No
Surprise me ;)
Yes, absolutely
What is your favorite season?
Winter
Football Season
Fall, because you are not yet tired of school
Spring
Summer
Call my cousin
Watch fishing videos on Youtube
I read. A lot.
Listen to sad music
Pray, listen to music, and eat
What is a talent that you wish you had?
What do you do when you are sad?
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Tic Tac Toe by Jennifer Mays
Patterns
by Brooke Kern
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Meet Your Newspaper Staff
Carter Bernal
Audrey Finch
Tiara Gordon
Luke Johnson
Brooke Kern
Jennifer Mays
Carter Nguyen
Garrison Smith
Kara Thomas
Ellie Veeningen
Mrs. Erin Marshall
Mr. Zachary Villafuerte
Clara Wildt
Joshua Trapolino (honorary)
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