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Babblin’ from the Bobby…………...……………..………...1
Johrdyn’s Stats and Favorite Things.……….…………...2
From the Files of the Fashionista...……..……………3&4
Leadership Matters…………………………………………...5
A.W.A.N.A. What?!:
Tales from a Veteran Clubber…………………..………...6
Family Style…...………………..…………………………..7&8
Soccer Moves……………………………………………..9&10
Greenhill Girl………………………………………………….12
We were assigned to do a Strain Your Brain project (“SYB”) by Mrs. Flanagan. She gave us a sheet of paper with different ideas of what we could do for the SYB. I decided I wanted to do a magazine about me. I wanted to do it because it was different and I had never seen anyone do a magazine about themselves be-fore. Another reason is because I am in the 4th grade now and doing a magazine about me is a way of reflecting on my growth as a young girl. The articles I have written in this magazine tell you about my transition from the Cosmos to Sting, my family, Greenhill life, my style, my favorite things, soccer, my A.W.A.N.A. Club at church, and leadership. It’ll tell you some things about me that you might not know. Hope you like it!
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Given Name Johrdyn Cierrah Ashaki Tarpeh
Nickname JCAT (my initials)
Birthday February 25, 2004
Astrological Sign Pisces
Birthstone Amethyst
Signature Style Twists
Weight 67 lbs
Height 4’ 5”
Nationality American of Liberian descent
Parents James and Tonya Tarpeh
Siblings Sidrah Ciatta Ashaki
Other Family Members Zimri, Chase and Captain, and Braxton
Personality Cheerful, sensitive, and warm-hearted
Favorite Activities Playing soccer, playing with Sidrah, and
playing on my Iphone
Favorite Things Sidrah, soccer, nail polish, clothes and shoes
Favorite Sport Soccer
Favorite Movie Frozen
Favorite Book Divergent
Resides DeSoto, Texas
Favorite Color Blue
Favorite Food Fettuccini Alfredo, Waffles,
and Macaroni & Cheese
Favorite Instruments Flute
Favorite Toothpaste Colgate
Mode of Travel Bicycle
Future? Women’s National Soccer team and to
be an Inventor/Entrepreneur
Blue Jean Jacket
White Sunglasses
Yellow Shorts
Soft-Textured Blue
Shirt
Braided Yellow
Belt
Green Under-Shirt
My CHOOZE
SHOES!
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My parents make sure that my life is full of new
experiences. I have to balance my athletic activi-
ties with educational and extra activities. All of
this is to make it easier for me to develop into a
leader.
Over the years, my parents have exposed me to a
variety of activities designed to develop my confi-
dence and leadership skills. Whether it is Jack and
Jill of America, Inc., robotics classes, space camp,
computer programming, invention camps, Chinese
classes, drama, modeling, speech competitions or
sports – each activity has been a little puzzle piece
to make up who I am today. I feel confident that I
am on my way to making a positive difference in
the world.
This year I will be attending the United Nations
and Congress for Girls. I will be trained to repre-
sent people from a variety of Countries and the
United States, and make decisions as if I were a
world leader.
I was recently asked to deliver a speech at the
groundbreaking of Greenhill’s new Performing Arts
Center on behalf of the lower school. How awe-
some was that! I prepared for it and did my best.
Based on some of my test scores I have qualified
for some gifted and talented youth programs.
These opportunities give me access to college level
courses. Next summer I will be able to stay on a
college campus while I take my courses.
All of these opportunities have taught me that
leadership matters. It matters to my life, and it
matters to the world I hope to impact.
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I have been a member of
the A.W.A.N.A. club at my
church for the past seven
years. A.W.A.N.A. stands
for “Approved Workman
Are Not Ashamed” and its
like a scouting program
for Christians. I have to
memorize verses from the
bible that are in a series of
books. I have earned at
least one book award eve-
ry year I have been in-
volved. I finished two books
this year instead of one
which is really big. I could
eventually earn a SCHOL-
ARSHIP because of my in-
volvement with the pro-
gram.
At the end of the year,
there is a big ceremony
where they give out
awards to the kids who fin-
ish at least one book. I am
going to get two awards
because I finished two
books. I can’t wait!
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SIDRAH is my 5 year old baby sister. She is amazing and we are crazy about each other. She can have as much fun playing with someone as she does playing by herself. She loves to play with her hands and make believe they are pup-pets. She has two doll houses and has created her own neighborhood upstairs between the two houses. Her fa-vorite color is red. She and I are alike in many ways and different in so many others.
Lets see… she loves sugar, I’m not too crazy about sugar—unless it’s syrup. Oh yeah, I love syrup and waffles, she hates syrup and waf-fles. She loves candy and juice. I love water and fruit. We both love pizza. I love Mac and Cheese. She hates Mac and Cheese. She loves donuts. I hate donuts. She loves eggs and bacon. I hate eggs and love bacon. I like McDonald’s. She hates McDonald’s. She loves Chick- Fil-A. I’m not too crazy about Chick-Fil-A. We’re all over the place with our likes and dislikes. My parents go crazy trying to feed us because we are all
over the map sometimes, and on a weekly basis our tastes change. I am crazy about my kid sister and enjoy being a role model and body guard for her.
MY MOM is very encouraging and helps me to become a leader. She gives me different tips about being successful in life. Her favorite color is purple and she loves sneaking up on me and my sister and scaring us. She is the
architect of my speeches. My dad generally writes them and then my mom and I go to work memorizing and perfecting my delivery. She pushes me to greatness and I love that about her. Its not always fun during the process, but I can never argue with the results. Whether I am memorizing my scripture verses for A.W.A.N.A.
at church, or memorizing a speech for a Jack and Jill competition, her in-tensity level is the same. My mom was a big time track star in her day. I guess I get my athleticism from both of my parents. My speed probably comes from her — sorry Daddy.
MY DAD is on the more athletic side of things. He encourages me on the sidelines of the soccer field and tells me to run faster, play
harder, and focus. He enjoys seeing me give my all and is my #1 Fan. Or maybe my #2 fan because my mom is more vocal on the side-lines. I act like I don’t hear sometimes but I hear every word they utter on the sideline, especially her. He still plays competitive bas-ketball and golf. He’s extremely competitive and hates to lose. He won’t even let me beat him. He says when I do beat him I’ll know that I earned it. My dad’s favorite color is green. He’s really big on movie night with
the family and has a knack for scaring the bejeezus out of my sis-ter and me when we are least expecting it. He can hide around any corner. THE BOYS are the “people with fur” in my family. Zimri, an Aus-tralian Shepard/Chow mix, was the love of my parents’ lives until I was born. He died when I was very young. Captain, an Australi-an Cattle Dog/German Shepard mix, was my first buddy and pro-tector. He died a few weeks ago. Chase, a Toy Fox Terrier, and Braxton, a Pomeranian/Shih Tzu mix are with us today. I wish I could say that they are apart of some great lesson to teach Sid-rah and me responsibility, but NO. Mommy calls them my “brothers”. Daddy takes care of them most of the time. They fol-low him around like he is their “Alpha Dog”. They are my family.
They are cute. They are fun. I love animals be-cause I learned to love them first.
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I started my soccer career as a left defender for the Dallas Cowgirls Soccer Team. Playing with the
Cowgirls was my first introduction to soccer and it was love at first kick. We were a very good team
that won most of our games in the first season and went undefeated in our second season.
Several of our players were recruited to join the Cosmos Soccer Club following our great season.
Since two of those players were the daughters of our two coaches, the Cowgirls disintegrated and we
all went to the Cosmos. At the beginning with the Cosmos, I played left back until our top three play-
ers left to play with the Sting Soccer Club. I then became the full-time Center-Mid.
With the Cosmos I grew as a player and began the process of, per my Dad, “transforming from an
athlete playing soccer to a soccer player who happened to be a great athlete”. I enjoyed setting up
the offense dribbling up the field. Occasionally I had “shots on goal” and scored my fair share. I led
the team in scoring one season by attacking from the center mid position.
Our team grew together and we became a force. We won two PSA League Championships and held
our own as we played “Up” in our indoor leagues. As a very competitive Academy team, we routinely
beat many of the area’s 4th
grade Rec League teams even though we were all 3rd
graders. Those
games gave us a lot of confidence as we moved into our outdoor season.
As time went on I began to feel that I was reaching my potential with the Cosmos and I wanted to
continue to grow as a soccer player. My parents and I made the decision to move to the Sting Soccer
Club. Sting is a Mega Club with tons of coaches and nutritionists - everything I need to develop my
potential further. What gave me the confidence to make the jump was my performance at Sting’s
Elite Training Academy for its top players. I went against many of their top players in different drills
and I did very well. My dad said I dominated. After that, Sting offered me my choice of its top 04
teams. I worked out with one of the top 04 teams and found a home there. Some of our former Cos-
mos players were there, and I like the coach and their playing style. Also, they had just lost their
Center-Mid to Liverpool Rase so the stage was set for me!
Playing with Sting is very different. It’s definitely soccer soccer soccer all the time. We work on drills
for passing, shooting and dribbling and then we work some more. I enjoy pushing myself to excel-
lence. I love it! We do many different warm-up routines and stretches that really get us ready to
play. I had to get used to this “All Soccer” intensity level with Sting. I basically moved from the #52
ranked team (Cosmos) playing in the Silver Division, to the #5 ranked
team (Sting) playing against all top 10 teams in the Gold Division. It is a
step up the ladder of success for me but I will admit, I do miss my
friends on the Cosmos. We had lots of laughs and fun during practices.
It is fun to see them around school.
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Soccer Style
I love Mercurial soccer balls and cleats. I
have a size 5 mercurial soccer ball that is
purple and orange. I used to wear mercurial
cleats in every color until I hurt my heel. It
could not have come at a worse time. I had
just scored my first goal since joining Sting.
My teammate blasted the goalie and the ball
bounced back to me after the save. I pushed
it from my left to my right and then pushed
it past the goalie with my right. Goooaaalllll!
Just as I turned to run down field …BANG!
My foot began throbbing in pain.
I told my coach and he pulled me out of the
game. He looked at my shoes and he told me
that it was because the shoes I
was wearing were too big for
me and the way the shoes were
made, they wouldn’t be able to
fit my foot correctly. I told my
dad and he took me to Soccer
World and I picked up a pair of
black and
white Adidas Copas that
were made out of kanga-
roo skin. When I get
some good wear out of
them, they will mold
around my foot to only
fit me. My feet stopped hurting when I start-
ed wearing them. I HIGHLY recommend these
shoes.
With Sting we are
now preparing for
Select qualifying
this summer. We
have several tour-
naments lined up
and have just
played several big
games against top
10 teams. These
girls are fast and
physical on this lev-
el. My speed still
gives me an edge
but I have to keep
working on my
game to stay
ahead.
I’m excited about
what is to come in
soccer for me. I will
push myself to see
how good I can be
and see where it
goes from there.
Stay tuned for fu-
ture updates.
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Greenhill is very different from my old school, Merrywood, where we did not have all of the opportunities that I have at Greenhill. I love Greenhill. I have learned so much from being here. In science I have learned how to identify trees based on their leaves, I have made bridges out of KNEX tools, written letters to the government, and so many more fun things. I want to continue growing at Green-hill. The campus is beautiful and is a good environment for me to grow in. It has everything I need to grow into a solid stu-dent and athlete. My first few years I have had some great teachers: 1st Grade – Ms. Deborah Winfield (Henry) 2nd Grade- Ms. Barbara Gelsomino 3rd Grade – Mrs. Paula Hall 4th Grade – Mrs. Laura Flanagan I am looking forward to what Middle School has to offer.
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