Feb 2014 Scholar's Script

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February 2013

Table of Contents

I Corinthians 13 1

Swimming with the Manatees 2Different Lingo: Online Learning Tips

Talk Stuff 4On a Mission: A Leap of Faith (Intervie

with Chris Smith) 5Teen Devotional 6

T h e c h o l a r s c r i p t

If I speak in the tongues of men or of angels, but do not have love, I

am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. 2If I have the gift

prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I

have a faith that can move mountains, but do not have love, I am

nothing. 3If I give all I possess to the poor and give over my body to

hardship that I may boast, but do not have love, I gain nothing. 4Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is

not proud. 5It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is no

easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6Love does not delight evil but rejoices with the truth. 7It always protects, always trusts,

always hopes, always perseveres.8Love never fails. But where there are prophecies, they will cease;

where there are tongues, they will be stilled; where there is

knowledge, it will pass away. 9For we know in part and we prophes

in part, 10 but when completeness comes, what is in part disappears.

When I was a child, I talked like a child, I thought like a child, I

reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I put the ways of

childhood behind me. 12For now we see only a reflection as in amirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I sha

know fully, even as I am fully known.13And now these three remain: faith, hope and love.

But the greatest of these is love.-

I Corinthians 13: 1-13

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Gentle creature of the sea.

Looming there beside of me.

Gliding slowly with the flow.

Cabbage feast for you tosow.

-Vel Champion, Manatee Moments

S w im m i n g w i t h th e M a n a t e e sBy: Grace Harangozo

Landry Academy is a unique school that provides

unique opportunities for students. Just one example ofthis is the amazing experience it provides every

January for teachers, students and families toparticipate in a weekend swim with the manatees in the

Crystal River in Florida. On that Saturday, education isprovided about the endangered species, and the next

day, kids and adults alike are welcome to jump into thewater and go swimming with them. Heres how one

teacher, Mrs. Susan Gleason, described the experience:...the water is somewhat murky where [my daughter

and I] were snorkeling. All of a sudden, a babymanatee's face appeared about 8 inches from ours! We

played with this baby for about 45 minutes! He lovedhaving us scratch him all over; on his back, under his

chin. We felt his little flippers and he wiggled with

delight!Mrs. Gleason concludes that, it made me more

interested in marine science and manatees because ofthe up close and personal experience.

Not only is there the opportunity to swim with themanatees on this trip, but there is also an outdoor zoo

in the vicinity containing many of the beautiful animalsof Florida, including bald eagles, flamingos and hippos.

Mrs. Heather Getson, another Landry Academyteacher, enjoyed the trip as an opportunity to spend

time with her daughter: Watching her have so much

fun in the water, interacting with the manatee wasreally worth the trip...While I loved learning about themanatees I really think it impacted my daughter the

most. She was thinking about being a marine biologistsomeday and now she really knows that this is

something she wants to learn more about.

One of the most interesting things for Mrs. Getsowas the zoo. I really enjoyed the trip to the zoo th

day before we actually swam with the manatees. Seeinall the animals that are native to Florida and getting t

learn all about their habitats really taught me a lot.For Mrs. Jen Henriksen, the marine biology teache

who led the trip, it was very exciting to meet th

students and families who are taking classes witLandry Academy. Because Landry is an online schooits usually only through weekend trips like these or th

lab intensives, retreats, etc. where it is possible to meestudents in person.

In short, this unique and educational trip is lots ofun for everyonekids, parents, and teachers, and is

great opportunity to make friends and spend qualittime with other Landry Academy students. Visit thLandry Academy website to learn more and be ready t

register for the Swimming with the Manatees 2015.


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By: Leanna HaagIn the present culture, where, according to Teens

and Technology 2013, 78% of teenagers own cellphones and 93% have home internet access, you might

think online learning is a breeze. However, Landrys

online classes may present a whole new language toyou. If not properly addressed, online learning createsseveral challenges, such as academic accountability,

technology, time management, self-motivation andorganization, among others.

The first barrier to overcome in this genre oflearning is academic accountability. Online classes rely

on you more than anyone. Susan Eggers, teacher anddepartment coordinator of history and geography for

Landry Academy, says, This [online] environmentrequires students to behave honorably and to follow the

rules even when no one is watching them. To get themost out of an online class, you need discipline and

work ethic.Next, look at your study environment. This element

crucially affects your comprehension during class. Incontrast to a live class setting where the teacher

regulates distractions, moderating distraction levelsduring an online class depends on you. It's not only

disrespectful for students not to give their best duringthat time, Mrs. Eggers states, But it cheats the

students out of a great learning experience. Choose a

quiet, bright room with minimal distractions so you canfocus all your attention on your teacher.Students often hinder themselves by not checking

the syllabus and coming to class unprepared toparticipate in the teaching of the day. To avoid this,

check your syllabus before class and familiarizeyourself with the subject of the day. Look through the

study material to mentally prepare your brain to cachethe new information in the right place, and formulate

several questions about the previous lesson.Another hurdle presents itself in the form of

assignments. Check regularly for assignments on yourhomepage to assure

they do not surpriseyou. Mrs. Eggers

suggests pushingyourself to adhere to adaily routine during

which you work onyour assignments.

D i f f e r e n t L i n g o O n l in e L e a r n i n g T i p sStrive to complete your

homework to the best ofyour ability and in a timely

manner, just as if you werephysically accountable to

your teacher. For an extrastudy tool, access the

recordings of your class posted by your teacher.Class involvement also depends on you; question

play a large role in the outcome of your onlinexperience. During a Landry class, a teacher cannot

visibly see that you are involved, so play the offensivand participate by asking and answering question

Questions involve you with the teacher and othestudents. However, if asking questions in class make

you nervous, access the weekly office hour designate

by your teacher. Landry teachers set aside a wholhour just for the purpose of privately answering youquestions. Mrs. Eggers encourages students to interac

with their instructors. Do not hesitate to ask questionduring live class...send an email to your teache

or...visit during office hours. Teachers really love to geto know their students! Office hour especially help

you gain the most out of the class, either by aiding yoin overcoming a certain struggle with your subject, o

simply hearing the extra knowledge your teacheconfers to you during that time. Neverthelesremember that asking questions in class also benefit

other students who might wonder the same thing.However, there is at least one hurdle to overcome i

online learning that does not depend entirely on youTechnological problems occasionally hamper onlin

classes. Landry Academy classes require you to log ibefore entering the class session. Logging in involves

number of steps, so in order to achieve a punctuaarrival in the classroom, log in early, allowing a bit o

extra time for technical glitches and delays. If yoexperience audio or video lag during class, simply lo

out and log back in to allow the classroom to refresand drop the lag.

Finally, Mrs. Eggers encourages students to bring good attitude with you to class -- foster an inquisitiv

mind ready to grasp new things.By memorizing this simple vocabulary, you wi

soon fluently speak the lingo of online learningRemember, Whatever one sows, that will he als

reap (Galatians 6:7). Be assured: God will use you

education in His eternal plan.


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T a l k S t u f fBy: Julia Sedlack

There are certain words that, when spoken, possess

the power to take us to another place, to transport us toa different time, to light a spark within us, to inspire us

to action. The written word is an art: It is using lettersand figures and phrases to communicate ideas, to paint

pictures, to create new worlds, teach us more of the onein which we dwell, and show us, even a little, of the one

to which we are going. It is this connection ofcommunication, this communion of minds, that draws

us to language. Yet, while it is one thing to write, oh,what another it is to speak.

This is a thing that fifteen-year-old Landry student,Daniel Vander Hout of Canada, knows well. Daniel,

who lives on a greenhouse cucumber farm in Ontario,began taking classes at Landry Academy in middle

school. I forget exactly where I heard about Landry

Academy, but it was definitely a life changing find, hesays. I took my first Landry course, Pre-physics,which was taught by Mr. Landry, when I was in seventh

grade. Daniel has taken numerous courses since,including Biology, Chemistry, Intermediate

Composition, and in the spring of 2013 he enrolled inLandrys Speech Communications class with Mrs.

Jamie Anderson.I have never minded speaking in front of groups of

people, Daniel says. But Landry's SpeechCommunications class uncovered my interest in public

speaking and brushed up my skills. In the course, Mrs.Anderson touches on various methods and techniques

that take a speech from writing to delivery.

Throughout the class Mrs. Anderson's instructioon useful tools like vocal inflection, parallel form, an

the rule of three helped me develop my skills anencouraged my passion for public speaking.

Since taking Landrys Speech Communicationclass, Daniel has participated in, and won, sever

public speaking contests including The Lions, ThOptimists, and Canadian Young Speakers fo

Agriculture, speaking on subjects ranging from WilliamWilberforces fight against slavery to Canadian foo

safety. Although the prizes encourage me to actualwrite a speech, the real value is in the experience

Daniel says. There are many ways to make money, buopportunities like these only come around so often.

And communication is not just public speakinEveryone needs to communicate throughout their live

Learning how to communicate effectively early on extremely helpful for finding a job or working throug

school, and Landry's English Department classeincluding the spoken and written word, are a great wa

to improve communication skills.Daniel hopes to attend a university after graduation

But I am ready to do whatever God calls me to do ithe next few years and for the rest of my life, he says.

Many often assume that it is only the wealthy owell-known that count. Yet what they forget is that it

often the plainest of men, saying the simplest of thingthat have the most extraordinary impact on this worl

For we must not forget that it was a carpenter that thucommanded us to let our light so shine before men

(Matthew 5:16).

Daniel Vander Hout

Four score and seven years

ago our fathers brought forth

on this continent a new

nation -Abraham Lincoln

Yesterday, December 7th,

1941, a date which will live in

infamy... -FDR

I have a dream that one day

this nation will rise up and

live out the true meaning of

its Screed -MLK


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By: Leanna HaagI didnt know where, I didnt know how; I didnt

know any of that. Take it straight from a missionarysmouth: Being a missionary takes a lot of faith. Chris

Smith, Landry Academy Bible Department

Coordinator, served on the mission field all over theworld. His life story is one leap of faith after another.

Ever since he was a child, Smiths heart contained a

magnet for missions. I just received severalconfirmations [that] this is what God wants you to

do...so I actively pursued that, he says. Smith delvedinto college, majoring in Spanish and religious studies.

Little did he know that God intended to use hiseducation to serve His incredible purpose.

Before long, Smith accepted a two-year missionassignment to Peru and headed to the Missionary

Learning Center in Richmond, Va., to prepare. Duringthe two-week conference, he met a young womannamed Cathie, a missionary bound for Japan. She too

accepted a two-year call, so the young missionaries hadlittle chance of seeing each other again after the

conference ended. However, God planned thingsdifferently. We started...I dont know what you call it -

- you cant really call it dating when youre halfwayacross the world, Smith chuckles. But we started e-

mailing. Three months after their first meeting, Smithtraveled to Japan during the Christmas season to spend

ten days with Cathie. He reminisced, I was at a pointin my life where I said, God, I really think I need a

partner in this, but Im going to leave it in Yourhands. So he took another step in faith. I proposed in

Japan, he said, I just left it up to GodGod answeredthat prayer, as He always does; He is always faithful

and brought us together. Four months later, the couplemarried in the States. Soon after, God sent them to

witness to the people of Spain.Although Spain is a country severely indifferent to

the Gospel, Smith says, When God lays a people on

your heart, something happens where you just have aburden, a passion for those particular people. Smithapproached the barriers in Spain through cross-cultural

encounters. Our primary focus was buildingrelationships, he says. Its always about relationships,

wherever we go.During a swim exchange in 2006, God worked

another thread into the cloth of Smiths future. Smithhosted a visiting American swim-team, of whom Greg

Landrys daughter was a member. The men

O n a M i s s io n A L e a p o f F a i t hO n a M i s s io n A L e a p o f F a i threconnected several years later, and now they wortogether zealously on the missions aspect of Landr

Academy.Smith finds special joy in teaching students wh

feel called to the mission field. He encourages them

practice their evangelistic skills on anyone they cafind, pray continually, and delve into Gods WorThats the whole focus -- learning the Bible, bein

constant in prayer, being sensitive to the Holy SpiriAll of those are foundational for sharing your faith

Smith hopes that more students will come to hDiscipleship, Missions and Old and New Testamen

Survey classes in the future. He maintains that evestudents that do not plan on a career in missions ca

benefit from these classes as growing tools for thefaith.

Though Smith teaches for Landry instead opermanently residing on the mission field, his life is fa

from dull. He remains busy playing the role of husbanand father of three children, two of whom they adopte

from Guatemala. As the minister of missions Woodridge Baptist Church, Smith still plays a larg

role in missions, both in and out of the United StateIts just really cool to think how there are peoples o

different languages all around the world, and werworking together for the same cause: the cause o

Christ. Theres no greater cause out there! he sayIts very rewarding.

Many times, it is hard to blindly inch forwarputting one foot after the other, not knowing th

outcome. Yet, Faith is being sure of what we hope foand certain of what we do not see, (Hebrews 11:1) an

we know that our faith rests on God, who does not lie(Titus 1:2). That knowledge is what bestows the pow

to move mountains.

And Jesus came and spake unto them,

saying, All power is given unto me in

heaven and in earth.

Go ye therefore,and teach all nations, baptizing them in

the name of the Father, and of the Son,

and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them

to observe all things whatsoever I have

commanded you: and, lo, I am with you

always, even unto the end of the world.

Amen.-Matthew 28:18-20


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G o t A g a p e ?

The Scholars Script is a student-run publication of Landry Academy.

Publisher:

Greg Landry

Editorial Board:

Editors-in-Chief: Connor Bebb and Katie Comstock

Copy Editor: Ethan SinkManaging Editor: Joanna Scoggins

Columns:

Editor: Kristin DoddArts & Culture: Leanna Haag

Features:

Editor: Julia SedlackTeacher Beat: Grace Harangozo

Student Beat: Emma Maze

The Scholars Script is published monthly during the school year except in January. Comments and questions may be

directed to Connor Bebb ([email protected]) or Katie Comstock ([email protected]).

Mrs. Jamie Anderson is faculty advisor ([email protected])

Landry Academy, 2014

This love is known in Greek as agape, or brotherl

or sacrificial love in the Bible. It is the highest form olove there is -- it is the kind of love that Jesus showe

when He came to die for mankind. It is also the kind olove that the apostle Paul talks about in Colossian

3:14: And over all these virtues put on love, whicbinds them all together in perfect unity.

This is the kind of love that we must have for eacother. The apostle Peter tells us in 1 Peter 4:8, Abov

all, love each other deeply, because love covers over multitude of sins. If we love each other, we wi

forgive our sins against each other, just as Gods lovcaused Him to forgive our sins.

This love is the kind of love that will always be therfor us. No matter where we are, we will always b

loved. No matter what trials we go through, God wi

always be there for us. We can trust in Him because His all-powerful and all-knowing. We can safely put ou

lives and our souls in the hands of such a God, whloves us so much that He would die for us.

Suggested reading for this month is 1 John 3 & 4.

By: Ethan SinkHave you ever felt alone? There are many times

when, even though we may be surrounded by people,we feel like no one is with us. No one sees us. No one

listens. No one cares. We wonder why we even bother

going through lifes drudgeries; after all, if no onereally cares about us, then why should we bother doinganything worth noticing? The answer is this: because

God is always there for us. He will always love us.Even though we, in our sinful state, have forsaken

God time and time again, God loves us so much that Hewas willing to take the first step in restoring our

relationship with Him. John 15:13 tells us, Greaterlove has no one than this, that he lay down his life for

his friends. God sent His Son to die in our place; Hesuffered so that we dont have to.

As Valentines Day approaches, you will probablyhear a lot about true love as our culture defines it, not

as God defines it. True love, as found in the Bible,manifests itself in our actions: If we love someone, then

we will do whats best for them. Often, it is the hardthing to do, but if we love them, we will do it anyway.

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