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Academy of Our Lady of Peace Issue 4 May 2014 Page 1 Pilot Press INCLUDED IN THIS EDITION.... - A San Diego County Fair Preview (Page 2) - 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Mrs. Herb (Page 2) - The 2014 Senior Survey (Page 4 and 5) - Advice for the 2015 Spring Sing Production (Page 6) - Plaid Problems: Summer Edition (Page 7) - Sudoku, Jokes, and a Comic (Page 8) ¡Bienvenidos a España! By Sarah Quiñones ‘14 What did you do this spring break? If your break was similar to mine, the days consisted RI 1HWÁL[ VOHHSLQJ DQG WKH occasional trip to the outside world. Although this may sound like the best break imaginable, many of our peers had a much PRUH H[FLWLQJ ZD\ RI OHWWLQJ WKH time pass. How does heading to 6SDLQ IRU VL[ GD\V VRXQG" Mrs. Hanley, Ms. Nagem, and a group of 17 students enjoyed their spring break by absorbing the Spanish atmosphere in places like Barcelona, Madrid, and Montserrat. From touching the Mediterranean Sea to touring the Real Madrid stadium, Spain showed itself in the best ways conceivable. Some of the best memories for senior Bianca Corallino included the marvelous, yet tiring shopping trips, Easter mass in Montserrat, hilarious dinners, and a special gift from 0UV +DQOH\ RQ WKH ÀQDO GD\ RI the trip. On April 23, the Spanish celebrate a holiday similar to 9DOHQWLQH·V 'D\ 6R ÀWWLQJO\ LQ a charming fashion, Mrs. Hanley ERXJKW DOO WKH ODGLHV ÁRZHUV LQ honor of the special day. Even though, traditionally, the men buy ÁRZHUV IRU WKH ZRPHQ DQG WKH girls gift the men books in return. Another traveler thought back WR WKH H[FLWLQJ ÁDPHQFR OHVVRQ and the dancing showcase. For the girls, the most memorable part was not the dancing, but the instructor, who was nicknamed “buns of steel” by Mrs. Hanley. So why not go to Spain? 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Academy of Our Lady of Peace Issue 4 May 2014 Page 1

Pilot PressINCLUDED IN THIS EDITION....- A San Diego County Fair Preview (Page 2) - 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Mrs. Herb (Page 2)

- The 2014 Senior Survey (Page 4 and 5)

- Advice for the 2015 Spring Sing Production (Page 6)

- Plaid Problems: Summer Edition (Page 7) - Sudoku, Jokes, and a Comic (Page 8)

¡Bienvenidos a España!By Sarah Quiñones ‘14

What did you do this spring break? If your break was similar to mine, the days consisted RI�1HWÁL[��VOHHSLQJ��DQG�WKH�occasional trip to the outside world. Although this may sound like the best break imaginable, many of our peers had a much PRUH�H[FLWLQJ�ZD\�RI�OHWWLQJ�WKH�time pass. How does heading to 6SDLQ�IRU�VL[�GD\V�VRXQG"� Mrs. Hanley, Ms. Nagem, and a group of 17 students enjoyed their spring break by absorbing the Spanish atmosphere in places like Barcelona, Madrid, and Montserrat. From touching the Mediterranean Sea to touring the Real Madrid stadium, Spain showed itself in the best ways conceivable. Some of the best memories for senior Bianca Corallino included the marvelous, yet tiring shopping trips, Easter mass in Montserrat, hilarious dinners, and a special gift from 0UV��+DQOH\�RQ�WKH�ÀQDO�GD\�RI�the trip. On April 23, the Spanish celebrate a holiday similar to 9DOHQWLQH·V�'D\��6R�ÀWWLQJO\��LQ�a charming fashion, Mrs. Hanley ERXJKW�DOO�WKH�ODGLHV�ÁRZHUV�LQ�honor of the special day. Even though, traditionally, the men buy ÁRZHUV�IRU�WKH�ZRPHQ�DQG�WKH�girls gift the men books in return. Another traveler thought back WR�WKH�H[FLWLQJ�ÁDPHQFR�OHVVRQ�and the dancing showcase. For the girls, the most memorable part was not the dancing, but the instructor, who was nicknamed “buns of steel” by Mrs. Hanley. So why not go to Spain? If the fabulous sights are not enough to convince you, I have personally heard that the churros with chocolate will steal your taste buds and your heart. Senior Hope Morgan recalled the heavenly treats,“the churros resembled donuts, but better. Think about hot donuts that you can dip in chocolate. They were probably the best thing I ate in Spain.” If your sweet tooth is not kicking in, some traditional Spanish tapas

Pilots Take Flight: In Spain, Paris, and Germany

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Finding a Home in Germany By Annie Calvet ‘14 On May 1st every senior across America sighed with UHOLHI�DV�WKH\�ÀQDOO\�FRPPLWWHG�to a university of their choice. Since the beginning of the school year it seems as though every conversation has started with, “So, ZKHUH�ZLOO�\RX�EH�KHDGHG�QH[W�year?” Ever since freshmen year, we have been craving college and all the perks that come with it. 7KH�PRVW�H[FLWLQJ�SHUN�RI�FROOHJH�is the complete and utter freedom to do whatever we want (kind of). For those who are staying local, home will only be a couple hours away. For those going to the east coast, home will be an eight hour SODQH�ÁLJKW�DW�WKH�PRVW��%XW�ZKDW�if home won’t be that close? What if home will be a 19 hour plane ÁLJKW�ZLWK�VWRSV�DQG�OD\RYHUV�along the way? Well, that’s going WR�EH�P\�VLWXDWLRQ�QH[W�\HDU�� The Congress-Bundestag <RXWK�([FKDQJH��&%<;��LV�D�program offering graduating high school students a full scholarship to Germany to study abroad and pursue an internship. Initiated in 1983, this program was created by the U.S. Congress and the German Bundestag to strengthen ties between the two nations. This is also known as a “pass year”

ZKLFK�LV�H[WUHPHO\�FRPPRQ�LQ�Europe. Students take 1-2 years off to travel, intern, work, etc. to ÀQG�D�ÀHOG�LQ�ZKLFK�WKH\�ZDQW�WR�pursue a career, then they go to a XQLYHUVLW\�WR�ÀQLVK�WKHLU�VFKRROLQJ�� There are several other programs that offer similar vocational opportunities if any other students are interested. My advice is to begin searching this summer for programs with the help of your school’s college counselor. The programs can range from three months to a year and are located all around the world. These programs challenge your ability to survive in the real world without mom and dad there to dig you out of sticky situations and will make you grow as a student. Before you sign up for these programs know this: you won’t be able to come home at all for a year, most colleges are very GLIÀFXOW�WR�GHIHU�IURP��DVNLQJ�WR�hold your application for a year until you come back), and foreign countries are very different from America in many ways. It’s not for the faint of heart and I had a lot of trouble committing to the program but in the end I know it will be a WUXO\�DPD]LQJ�H[SHULHQFH��6R�ORQJ��farewell, auf wiedersehen, good bye!

Strolling down the Champs-Élysées, touring the Louvre, shopping at Les Galeries Lafayette, eating French macaroons from Ladurée, and enjoying the beautiful view from above the Tour Eiffel. These are just a few things that pop into a person’s mind when she thinks about Paris. Now, these are also a few things junior Adriana Olivares will be doing over the summer. Although many associate summer with endless days by the beach and sun-kissed skin and bikini tops, this summer will not include a beach for her. “The idea of a VXPPHU�LQ�3DULV�ÀUVW�FDPH�WR�PH�when I watched Woody Allen’s Midnight in Paris�µ�H[SODLQV�Adriana. “Of course, back then I was too young to be left in a foreign country all by myself. But now I am ready to take on whatever Paris has to offer.” When she found out about a study abroad program through a friend of hers, Adriana did her digging. She found Education First’s summer program to be SHUIHFWO\�ÀWWLQJ�IRU�KHU�VLQFH�LW�was affordable and trustworthy. “Many people think I’m going to spend my summer in Paris and do nothing but eat macarons and go sightseeing. In reality, I am JRLQJ�WR�WDNH�FODVVHV�WR�H[SDQG�and improve my French.” She H[SODLQV�VKH�ZLOO�KDYH�GDLO\�classes at school, but will also have the opportunity to go out DQG�H[SORUH�WKH�&LW\�RI�/LJKWV��Luckily, Education First offers PDQ\�ÀHOG�WULSV�WR�QHLJKERULQJ�countries like Belgium and Spain. ´,�KRSH�,�JHW�WR�JR�RQ�D�ÀHOG�WULS�WR�Barcelona, it would be awesome!” :H�KRSH�$GULDQD�KDV�D�IXOÀOOLQJ�summer packed with long-lasting HGXFDWLRQDO�H[SHULHQFHV�DV�VKH�represents our community in Education First’s international FODVVURRPV��´,�ZRXOG�GHÀQLWHO\�encourage every OLP girl to look for study abroad programs during the summer. It only lasts two months and you get to meet people from all around the world!” Bon voyage Adriana!

The group of 17 girls who went to Spain over Spring Break were able to tour the Real Madrid stadium. (Photo by Bianca Corallino)

Paris is Always a Good IdeaBy Alejandra Wehber ‘15

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Well ladies, as a fabulous 2013-2014 school year comes to a close, the city of San Diego suddenly morphs from the typical sunny-all-year-round city to a IXQ�ÀOOHG�VXPPHU�SOD\JURXQG�with many different events that San Diego families and friends can enjoy. One of the biggest attractions every year is the annual San Diego County Fair. Located at the Del Mar Fairgrounds, this event hosts numerous carnival rides, contests, entertainers, animals, and of course, food booths. Let’s be honest, the food booths with ÁXII\�FRWWRQ�FDQG\�DQG�JRRG�ROG�fashioned funnel cakes are what DOO�2/3�JLUOV�DUH�H[FLWHG�IRU��:KHQ�faced with the tough question of deciding what her favorite food at the fair is, Junior Ale Ramirez replied with great enthusiasm, “The corn! Because I’m country… (Just kidding, that was really corny to say), and the Koolaid!” The food options at the fair range from Muscle Beach Hot Dogs, humongous racks of ribs, to the strange chocolate-covered bacon and fried frog legs. Aside from the glorious food options, fairgoers also have a chance to enjoy the different contests that take place during the fair. This year, there are three different categories: performance contests, one-day contests, and agricultural contests. If you are into contests, prepare to watch Battle of the Bands, Singer-Songwriter contests. You can also

admire the arts, crafts, and food in the one-day contests, and home-harvested honey and produce contests under the agricultural contests. So if any of these tickle your fancy, check the website for complete contest details. What do you call the San Diego fair without the rides? Boring. The rides may just be everyone’s favorite part. Freshman Lacey Yahnke shares, “ I really enjoy the slides and the ferris wheel!” With the amazing views that the ferris wheel provides, it is sure to be one of the “high”-lights RI�\RXU�6DQ�'LHJR�)DLU�H[SHULHQFH��Aside from the ferris wheel and slides, there are many other choices to choose from: the swings, the roller coasters, the bumper boats, and the intense bungee jump. What could be more perfect than sipping a refreshing lemonade and watching people jump out of a crane. It doesn’t get much better than that at the San Diego County Fair. Senior Natalia Jacobo enjoys the fair in a different way. She shared how she has fun at the fair saying, “I always look forward to the rides! I like going on the day where I can buy the wristband that lets me go on all the rides for an unlimited amount of times. It’s great because I get to go on all of them!” If you are a hard-core ride enthusiast, this might be the option for you. (Here’s a quick tip: if you OLNH�JRLQJ�RQ�WKH�PRUH�H[KLODUDWLQJ�rides, make sure to wait at least an hour after eating.) It looks like we all have a wonderful summer to look forward to at the San Diego Fair this year. According to the website, tickets are $14 for general admission. There are also $8 tickets for children between 6-12, and for adults aged 62 and older. The fair will be located at the Del Mar fairgrounds between June 7 and

Del Mar Fair 2014: Fun, Food, and Ferris WheelsBy Ané Holland ‘15

OLP Joins Forces with Ugandan Orphanage: KimeraBy Danielle Burner ‘14

Sweat Off Your Stress!%\�*DEE\�$VKHQDÀ�¶��

When you are an OLP stu-dent, stress comes with the territo-ry. We stress about our grades, our VSRUWV��DQG�HYHQ�ÀQGLQJ�SDUNLQJ�LQ�the morning. This amount of stress can be detrimental to your health,

Kimera is an orphanage-in-the-making, founded by Uganda refugee Edward K. Sengendo. When Edward was a little boy, his village was raided by rebel forces, and his friends and family were murdered in front of him. He was IRUFHG�WR�ÀHH�WR�D�UHIXJHH�FDPS�LQ�Kenya for safety. At the age of 8, Edward made a promise to himself that he would return to Uganda one day and start an orphanage to help other children like himself who had to live with the effects of

a war-torn country. Later, Edward immigrated to the United States, where he discovered a passion for playing tennis. What was initially a hobby soon became a professional career. Now retired, Edward thinks it’s time to give back. This year Edward brought his ideas to the students at the Academy of Our Lady of Peace. He not only shared with us his story, but he shared his dream – to create a safe environment in which children can thrive. When Eddie pitched his idea to the student body, he didn’t ask for cash donations, he asked for our talents. Commenting that he wanted “Kimera to be a part of all of us”, Eddie asked OLP girls to look inwardly at their own gifts and think about ways in which our skills could service Kimera. One could say that OLP

really hit the ground running. In the past three months, a group of twenty OLP girls have been working closely alongside Edward and his coworker Rachel McKinney (who also happens to be an OLP alum) during their lunch breaks. Students from all sorts of backgrounds have offered up their talents in journalism, photography, art, and cinematography to help the Kimera orphanage establish a newsletter and a promotional video. One OLP student, Caroline Flagg, even started selling her homemade bows to raise money for the orphanage. Currently, members of the Kimera Club at school are hard at work brainstorming on their latest project – the 3rd Annual Kimera Summer Fundraiser that is going to take place at the Lomas Santa Fe Country Club on June 28th from 9:30 AM to 2

PM. Since the function is almost entirely dependent on donations, OLP volunteers will be making house calls to businesses in the San Diego area in an effort to encourage locals to donate materials. Not only will the students will be able to practice their speaking skills, but the process will spread the word about the Kimera organization. It’s a win-win situation. For more information about the Kimera orphanage, or to read our latest May newsletter, please check out the Kimera website at kimeraorphanage.org.

July 6, so you could go more than once! Now that school will soon be over, start your summer vacation off right; round up your friends, family, and prepare to have a splendid time at the fair!

but fear not because there is a way to relieve stress. One of the best ways to do so is through hot yoga. Hot yoga is similar to regu-lar yoga. However, it takes place in a room that is heated at about 98 degrees and involves much more sweating. Within minutes of standing in the room you will already begin to feel the sweat drip from your body. This serves DV�D�GHWR[LÀFDWLRQ�IRU�\RXU�VNLQ�DOORZLQJ�\RXU�ERG\�WR�ÁXVK�RXW�WKH�WR[LQV��+RW�\RJD�DOVR�KHOSV�\RXU�ERG\�UHOD[��LPSURYH�EUHDWK-LQJ��DQG�IRFXV�WKH�PLQG��7KH�QH[W�WLPH�\RX�IHHO�DQ�DQ[LHW\�DWWDFN�coming on, take a deep breath and head on over to a hot yoga class nearest you so that you can sweat off your stress.

Senior Maddie Ota demonstrates the hot yoga “tree” pose. (Photo by Lauren Harelson)

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Academy of Our Lady of Peace Issue 4 May 2014 Page 3Fallen Angels: Seniors Admit Their Most Embarrassing MomentsBy Kat Thatcher ‘14

It’s almost that time of year again: when the sun shines brightly down on the sandy beaches; when ZH�DOO�VSHQG�RXU�GD\V�UHOD[LQJ�E\�the pool; when you walk outside WR� WKH�IUHVK�VPHOO�RI� WKH�OX[XULRXV�green - dollars. Yes, that’s right ladies. Breathe in the scent of those newly minted dollar bills you’ll be raking in this summer from the jobs I’m sure you’re all applying to. Summer break is the perfect time to VFRUH�VRPH�H[WUD�FDVK��DV�KXQGUHGV�of various businesses open their applications to high school students in need of money for that new swimsuit you really want - or to pay for gas, if your parents refuse to drop dollars in your car’s tank. If you’re planning on applying for work this summer, here are some tips to make \RXU�ÀUVW�MRE�DSSOLFDWLRQ�D�EUHH]H� It all begins with the DSSOLFDWLRQ�� \RXU� ÀUVW� LPSUHVVLRQ�on a potential employer. Most places have an online application with a few questions, and some require you to include a resume. Being of the technological age, making a resume isn’t all that hard - just Google “resume generator” and you get about two million results. All \RX�GR�QH[W�LV�ÀOO�RXW� WKH�VHFWLRQV�with all of your numerous talents and accomplishments, as well as SUHYLRXV�ZRUN�H[SHULHQFH�� This is the challenge: most businesses want their employees to KDYH�ZRUN�H[SHULHQFH�WR�JHW�D�MRE��but, of course, you need to get a job WR�KDYH�ZRUN�H[SHULHQFH��)DVW�IRRG�chains, places like Jamba Juice, and some smaller, local businesses will be more lenient about this criteria, giving you better chances at being hired. After submitting the application, many places will call you for an interview. Practice the interview tips you learned from your sophomore speech class to nail it. Don’t forget to leave out those unnecessary verbalizations, maintain eye contact, and prepare yourself to answer the stereotypical questions: tell me about yourself, why do you want to work for us, and what are your strengths. I’m sure your time ZLWK�0UV��'HYHUHDX[�RU�0V��$QWROLQ�has well-prepared you for all types of public speaking, so this should be the easy part. Once the interview is done, your future employer will call you back with his or her answer within a couple weeks. Make sure to show up to work on time, and keep a good attitude, no matter how much you would rather be at the beach. Good luck in your job search this summer!

How To: Get a Summer JobBy Riley Stenehjem ‘15

Ms. Nagem - “Istanbul” by They Might Be Giants

Mr. Carlin - “Let It Be” by The Beatles

Ms. Carbone - “Imagine” by John Lennon

Mrs. Meador - “Misty” by Johnny Mathis

Mrs. Turner - “One Voice” by The Wailin’ Jennys

Mr. King - “You Are So Beautiful” by Joe Cocker

Mrs. Allen - “Jesus Etc.” by Wilco

Mr. Cowperthwaite - “Piano Con-certo No. 1” by Johannes Brahms

Mr. Kirschbaum - “Learning to Fly” (Acoustic Version) by Tom Petty

Go to olppilotpress.org to listen to these OLP teachers’ favorite songs!

Teacher PlaylistBy Katie Anastas ‘14

From that point on, I just don’t associate with boys because I might fall in front of them.” Dayra Macias ventures way back to a far away time in her life, freshman year, to tell the story of how she turned an embarrassing VLWXDWLRQ�LQWR�D�SRVLWLYH�H[SHULHQFH��6KH�H[SODLQV��´,�ZDV�ZLWK�0V��Bradley who at the time was one of the most intimidating teachers. I knew absolutely no one at OLP either. The second week of school I got up to get a test she was returning, tripped over a backpack, tried making it to my desk and instead pushed the desk over accidentally and landed on another classmate! The whole room was quiet and all of a sudden I felt my face get red and Ms. Bradley just giggled and the entire class burst out laughing. It was so embarrassing but it helped me come out of my shell.” Congrats, Dayra, on coming out of your shell and blossoming into a lovely young lady who falls down in front of her entire class and stands and laughs it off. Let us all reminisce on 2013’s Spring Arts Festival Assembly when a young, talented Franny Reed took the stage in front RI�WKH�ZKROH�VFKRRO�DQG�H[HFXWHG�the dance routine she had spent all second semester practicing for in dance class. Franny gracefully, like a swan, fell down like a sack of potatoes and rose like the tide. A true success story.

If a girl were to type “What is a fallen angel?” in the Google search bar, at the top of the page VKH�ZRXOG�VHH�WKH�GHÀQLWLRQ�RI�´DQ�angel who rebelled against God and was cast out of heaven”. But WKDW�LVQ·W�H[DFWO\�ZKDW�WKLV�DUWLFOH�is about. In this article we will relive, laugh, and reminisce on our beloved and angelic senior’s fumbles and falls throughout their four years at the academy. Maddy Engelbrecht tells the story of her unforgettable, up close and personal encounter with one of our vending machines. She says, “I was in Vill-Inn and I was practicing some dance moves for the play, ‘Hairspray’ for OLP. For some reason, or just because I was just being my [clumsy] self, I tripped over my shoelaces and I ODQGHG�KHDG�ÀUVW�LQWR�WKH�YHQGLQJ�machine! I ended up with a dent on my forehead and I tried so hard to not cry but it hurt so bad! To make matters much worse, I did it in front of two sophomores from Saints and they were laughing.

Megan Houston said that RQ�KHU�ÀUVW�GD\�RI�VXPPHU�VFKRRO�for incoming freshman, she wore her uniform because her mom said she had to… when in reality she didn’t have to at all and everyone else was in their own cute summer RXWÀWV��0DGGL�0HQGR]D�UHÁHFWV�EDFN�WR�KHU�ÀUVW�GD\�IUHVKPDQ�year in math class with Mrs. Lazar when all of a sudden her phone went off with her ringtone of -XVWLQ�%LHEHU��$OH[D�4XHULQ�SXOOHG�a “Mean Girls” move freshman \HDU�WKH�ÀUVW�ZHHN�RI�VFKRRO�DQG�ate lunch in the bathroom, but now VKH�LV�D�VRFLDO�EXWWHUÁ\�� Danielle Nguyen found herself locked out of school one GD\�QHHGLQJ�WR�JHW�D�WH[WERRN�IURP�inside. Seeing Danielle’s dilemma, Mrs. Wiedower kindly let her in the school and in a moment of SXUH�JUDWLWXGH�'DQLHOOH�H[FODLPHG��“Oh, Mrs. Weidower, Imma love you longtime.” While it took Danielle a while after that to be able to look Mrs. Weidower in the eye, she eventually overcame her embarassment. These young women who are venturing off to college have a wonderful life in front of them ÀOOHG�ZLWK�KLJKV�DQG�ORZV��EXW�LW�LV�these embarrassingly low moments at the academy that they’ll look back on as a reminder that they stood up and brushed themselves off and went about their day stronger than ever.

1. I was a Circus Clown with Ringling Bros. for seven years. (Really, I’m even in a book in the library) . . .

2. Because of that, I have ridden elephants, and stood on a trapeze that was pulled to the top of the Sports Arena

3. I skipped the eighth grade.

4. I have now directed 51 plays at OLP, and my husband has built all 51 sets.

5. I’ve been to Lithuania to work with teachers coming out from under Communism.

6. I’m double jointed. (I was the hit of the 5th grade.)

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8. I was in plays in college with the voice of Mrs. Simpson, Julie Kavner.

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10. I can play “The Stars and Stripes Forever” on the piccolo from memory.

10 Things You Didn’t Know About Mrs. Herb

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What advice do you have for the freshmen?

Class of 2014: Seniors Say Goodbye� $V�WKHLU�WLPH�DW�2/3�FRPHV�WR�DQ�HQG��WKH�VHQLRUV�UHÀHFW�RQ�WKH�past four years and anxiously but optimistically think of the future. The &ODVV�RI������WRRN�D�¿QDO�VXUYH\�DQG�DQVZHUHG�WKUHH�TXHVWLRQV�ZLWK�WKH�wisdom that only a girl who has experienced four years at the Happiest Place on Earth can possess.

Tiana Castro: San Diego State UniversityNever Forget your true friends. High school drama won’t matter in 5 years. Megan Orestano: Saint Mary’s College of CaliforniaVolunteer at places that relate to something you might want to do or major in in the future. Karla Lutteroth: Mesa College7DNH�\RXU�KDUG�FODVVHV�ÀUVW��VR�WKDW�\RX�FDQ�KDYH�D�UHOD[LQJ�VHQLRU�year. Imelda Daniel: Woodbury University School of ArchitectureNever doubt yourself. Theresa Dang: Pitzer CollegeMake the best of what you have. Regina Alvarez Martinez: Mesa CollegeDon’t procrastinate and participate in school clubs. Naomi Smullen: University of IowaRemember…sleep is more important than school. Catherine Hanczor: Loyola University ChicagoYou will only use your locker for one week. Natalia Palacios: San Diego State UniversityYou do you, and don’t let others tell you to do otherwise. If you want something, be willing to work for it. Faith Konja: Grossmont CollegeShort skirts are not cute, stay classy. Also, take yoga senior year. Montse Elorduy-Bremer: University of San DiegoDon’t procrastinate. Get involved. Kirsten Johnson: University of Maine

Try to meet as many people as you can and get to know all your classmates because each connection helps you learn different things from different people. Jenni Penix: University of Alabama

Don’t go to Vill-Inn, do your homework on the day it is assigned, VOHHS��DQG�WDNH�DGYDQWDJH�RI�HYHU\�GD\�EHFDXVH�LW�ÁLHV�E\��Emma Manguy: Southern California Institute of ArchitectureDon’t take things too seriously. Emma Scheuerman: Mesa CollegeDon’t put unnecessary pressure on yourself for getting into a certain college. If you are meant to be there, you will go there. Don’t stress it! Ashley Gracyk: Mills CollegeYou’re gonna regret everything but #noragrets. Sarah Quiñones: University of British ColumbiaLook ahead to what you want to accomplish in your 4 years and plan classes accordingly. Maddi Mendoza: UC RiversideAlways try your best. Julia Sinsay: UC San DiegoDo not stop in the middle of the hallways to talk to your friends-people are trying to get through. Kelsie Smith: University of PortlandBe yourself! Be nice! Katie Anastas: University of WashingtonAppreciate your teachers just as much as you value your friends. Sierra Arguilez: Gonzaga UniversityNever buy yourself transition sunglasses…never. Aimei Reily: UC Santa CruzDon’t think that things you see on the internet are cool to say out loud at school. Melissa Stepovich: Villanova UniversityPlease don’t use roller backpacks. Danielle Nguyen: Northeastern University7KH�FRXQVHOLQJ�RIÀFHV�VRPHWLPHV�OHW�\RX�XVH�WKHLU�PLFURZDYHV��Lillian VanHorn: Grossmont CollegeBe cautious on the stairs.

Emily Edgin: Johns Hopkins UniversityIf you want to succeed at staying up all night to do a project you’ve had a month to do, chug a Monster energy drink around 11 o’clock and you’ll be good until morning. Bianca Corallino: San Francisco StateEmbrace not shaving. Leggings were invented for a reason. Abby Martinez: Community College, transfer to a UCStudy for the SATs. You’ll thank me later. Lexie Athis: Marquette UniversityHide your brownies…people will steal them. Marielle Belisario: San Jose State UniversityTreasure your friendships when you can because you won’t always be with them all four years. Mary Kemp: Working until January, then going to South KoreaThe ability to laugh at yourself will be your saving grace-as well as make you even more beautiful with that big smile on your face. Dominique Ochoa: Loyola University ChicagoBelieve in yourself. Katie Hammond: Gonzaga UniversityYour friends are very important people when getting through high school. Take care of your relationships. Ada Herrera: Gap Year, then going back to school. Don’t trust all of the sandwiches in Vill-Inn because you might get food poisoning.Georgina Jimenez: University of Northern ColaradoRespect seniors. Iliana Douraghi: Grossmont CollegeActually study for the SATs because no matter what anyone tells you they really do count. Daniela Fimbres: Culinary Art SchoolDo homework as soon as you can. Monica Villapando-Luken: Universidad de MonterreyEnjoy your high school years. Lillian Kelsey: Southwestern CollegeKeep questioning. Don’t let anyone push you around. Michaela Realiza: California College of the Arts'RQ·W�VFUHDP�ZKHQ�EHHV�DUH�Á\LQJ�DURXQG�\RX��,W·V�PHORGUDPDWLF�DQG�,�don’t think the bees deserve this sonic abuse. Don’t you dare swat either. Ugh. Peace on earth. Free the bees. Bee a friend. Madeline Engelbrecht: &68�%DNHUVÀHOGIf you feel like you want to transfer to a different high school, don’t because you will regret it and it gets better. Annie Calvet: Studying in GermanyBreathe! Remember-it’s just high school. Alpha Yimer: San Diego State UniversityIf you see someone getting bullied, stand up for them. Brianna Sacco: Northern Arizona UniversityDon’t forget letters of rec!Selena Martin: Marista University You only have 4 years left, and then when you get to college you’ll have another 4 years left… so basically it’s never ending. But you’ll miss it later.

Madison Goncalves: Chapman UniversityJust remember: You’re

fabulous.

Danielle Burner: UC San DiegoDon’t be too hard on yourself.

Being successful doesn’t mean you don’t encounter failure, it means

you learned to cope with it. Jenna Hyatt: CSU

FullertonTake time to laugh! No matter the struggles you face in high

school, you’re going to get through it.

Karina Montague: Franciscan University of Steubenville

Wash your skirt at least once every two weeks (people can tell).

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Finish the sentence: In 20 years I will be...Pick one song to describe your high school experience.

Sara Dale: Gonzaga University“You Can’t Always Get What You Want”Karla Palacio-Fimbres: Universidad de Monterrey“Waka Waka”- ShakiraRosie Oshana: UC Riverside“Help”-The BeatlesAlexandra Flores: Beloit College“Ready to Go”- Panic! At the DiscoMarifer Gonzalez: Maryville University“Wake Me Up”- AviciiHope Morgan: Gonzaga UniversityThe entire soundtrack of High School MusicalMadeline Schneider: Gonzaga University“What Time is it?”- High School Musical 2Becky Kielty: Towson University“The Climb”- Miley CyrusSarah Hoskin: Fordham University“California Girls”- Katy Perry Sara Bruno: San Diego State University“We’re all in this together”- High School Musical 1Franny Reed: California Lutheran University“I Will Survive”Mary Wiese: UC Santa Cruz“I Don’t Care”- Fall Out BoyDanielle Dillard: University of Portland“Almost There”- Princess TianaMaddie Ota: Stanford University“Keep Holding On”Isabelle Sandmeyer: St. Johns University“All We Do is Win”Brenna Machek: Sonoma State“No Sleep”-Wiz KhalifaEmily Mathias: Arizona State University“I’m Just a Kid”- Simple PlanMarisa Alexander: New York University“Fruit Salad”- The Wiggles

Lillian Endo: Gap Year, Art“School’s Out”- Alice CooperCassie Van Horn: Biola University

“Grow Up”-Cher LloydKat Thatcher: Loyola University New Orleans“I’m Bringing Sexy Back”- Justin TimberlakeMichelle Novak: UC

Santa Cruz“Happy”- PharellErin Lofgren: University of Washington“Insane”- FlameCiera Ramirez: San Francisco State University“Started From the Bottom”- Drake Megan Houston: Northern Arizona University“Dynamite” – Taio CruzCatherine Hartmeier: UC Irvine“Highway to Hell” Aminah Al-Jaber: American University

“Make it up as you go”- Plain White T’s Alicia Comer: Cal Poly San Luis Obispo“Push it to the Limit”- Corbin Bleu

Karina Torres: Loyola University Chicago“Keep Your Head Up”- Andy Grammer

Piper Evans: Westmont College…saving the ocean’s creatures!Grace Suggs: Texas Christian University…an athletic trainer with the NFL. Taylor McLaughlin: San Diego State University…a cardiothoracic surgeon and married. Carolina Terrazas: Drexel University…married with 4 children (all boys) and living in China!Ashley Karaniwan: John Paul the Great Catholic University…working with famous game designers to produce a top level game. Veronica Wilson: UCLA…an all powerful dictatorThalia Badger: UC Davis…a zoo veterinarianVictoria Rodriguez: San Francisco State University…successful. Isabella Orso-Nevarez: Southwestern College…retiring. Alexia Letayf: Pepperdine University…a successful entrepreneur and married with kids. Karla Lopez: Arizona State University…rich with a perfect J-Crew family. Morgan Stewart: Juniata College…running the Smithsonian. Katelyn Fecteau: Loyola University New Orleans…A mom with a best selling novel and a serious addiction to Pinterest!

Breanna Stewart: Mesa College…38 and having a mid-life crisis. Brenda Pacheco-Santana: Tecnologico de Monterrey Campus Guadalajara… a neurologist.Julia Zarella: Cal Poly San Luis Obispo…a pro surfer, editor of surfer mag, own my own bikini line, a cool mom traveling the world, married to Christian Bale…not sure. Anabell Antwan: San

Diego State University…married (to Dave Franco) with 4 kids. Jaliza Cancino: UC Riverside… a successful

doctor traveling the world. Meagan Armenta: St. Mary’s College, Notre Dame, Indiana…working for ESPN or the NFL. Married to Aaron Rodgers. Sophia Millary: Marquette University… a television producer. Ana Victoria Martinez: Instituto Superior de Gastronomia y Nutricion…a successful nutritionist, I’ll know how to make the perfect FKRFRODWH�VRXIÁp��DQG�,·OO�EH�married. Kayla Moreno: San Diego

State University…happily married with three beautiful TAN children. Rosie D’Amato: New York University

…powerful. Nadia Malter: Mills College…paying my student loan debt. Bianca Gonzalez: Arizona State University…an architect and a mom hopefully. Faye Ortiz: University of Arizona…publishing my critically acclaimed biography “White Rise and Flour Tortillas”, writing about life growing up LQ�D�VWURQJO\�0H[LFDQ�&KLQHVH�household. Aliea Clark: UCLA…anywhere but OLP!Alexa Querin: Baldwin Wallace University…performing on Broadway. Ursula Herrera: Universidad de Monterrey…married and working. Marianna Ripa: Technologico de Monterrey..a doctor.

Sarah Kenney: Cal Poly Pomona

“Jesus Take the Wheel”- Carrie Underwood

Chloe Haddaway: New York University,

Shanghai“Single Ladies”-

Beyonce

Natalia Jacobo: Loyola Marmount University and Ninett Rodriguez: Fordham University

… on a campaign trail for the #jacoborodriguez2032 presidential

ticket.

Silvana Johnson: San Jose State University«ÀQLVKLQJ�P\���WK�

marathon.

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If there is one thing OLP students have become accustomed to at the Academy of Our Lady of Peace, it is girls in not-so-knee-length skirts running around with cameras hoisted around their necks looking for someone to take a picture of. But this article doesn’t pertain to our friends who snap a shot of us when we make a funny face, are about to sneeze, or are eating; it pertains to the student photographers who capture our essence within their pictures and get to know us in only a few sentences. If one were to go on Facebook and search “Girls of 2/3´�� RQH� ZRXOG� ¿QG� D� SDJH�with familiar and not so familiar faces in our ever so familiar uniforms. Inspired by the creator of Humans of New York and Walt Whitman, two juniors concocted the idea to create the Girls of OLP Facebook page in Mrs. Flannery’s English class. In an effort to keep the mystery factor in the Girls of OLP, the girls prefer to only refer to themselves as the “Real Slim Shadies”. They go around our campus taking pictures of our peers and ask them simple TXHVWLRQV� OLNH�� ³:KDW�PDNHV� \RX�happy?”, “What is something you wish people knew about you?”, and, “What are your dreams?”

From “Humans of New York” to “Girls of OLP”

reading this article! Wait, I was kidding. Don’t leave! Stay! This is super important! On the day of the performance, each class always feels like it hasn’t done enough for it’s show; this costume could be more dramatic, that harmony could contain an extra layer, the chorus’s steps aren’t yet in time. Remember: this is the show that your class has, so own the show. %H�XQDIUDLG�RI�\RXU�ÀDZV��'R�\RXU�best. Empower your class, and embody yourself.Best of luck next year.

script for better things, like jokes. Everyone loves jokes. No one likes to explain what the plotline is after the show is over. But, I mean, if your show works with a large story arc, then power to the people. 4. Know the audiences. Friday’s audience is usually full of parents, most of whom will laugh at vastly different things than Saturday’s crowd, which is full of alumni. Make sure your show plays to both crowds. 5. Do your best. Ah, yes, the cliché advice. Time to abandon

A Spring Sing Veteran Offers Wise AdviceBy Danielle Nguyen ‘14

Senior Sarah Kenney Has The Ultimate Summer Job %\�*DEE\�$VKHQDÀ�¶��

I sat down with the Real Slim Shadies and asked what WKHLU� IDYRULWH� TXHVWLRQ� ZDV� DQG� WR�answer it themselves. One of them responded with, “My guilty pleasure is dancing to Missy Elliot and *ZHQ�6WHIDQL�´�$�SRSXODU�TXHVWLRQ�amongst their subjects is “What have you learned in high school?” $QVZHULQJ� WKLV�TXHVWLRQ�� WKH�RWKHU�half of the Girls of OLP duo gave the valuable advice of, ”Don’t compete with others and be you.” Being inspired by Walt Whitman and the Common Man, they said, “Everyone has a depth to them that you can’t see. Its interesting interviewing people you’ve never talked to and [realizing] that that person is a person not just a face.” You would think that at a place like OLP there is no such thing as a bad experience but these girls face it time and time again after they ask if they can take a girl’s picture. “They say they aren’t pretty enough,” which makes my heart sink a little. The beauty of a camera is that it captures a moment in time you will never have again; it can capture an essence, and change the world. The Real Slim Shadies want to capture you in a moment you will never have again and want people to see past your face and into the individual you are. Their goal is to gift the world with information about you and connect great stories, advice, and comments with a face. The photographers behind the Girls of OLP project did have one thing they want all the girls of OLP to know and that is, “To sound your barbaric yawp!”

Hi. My name is Danielle, and I’m a four-year veteran of the ZRQGHUIXO�¿DVFR�WKDW�LV�2/3¶V�annual Spring Sing. Being that I am graduating within the span of a few weeks, I’d like to impart to this school’s remaining students the personal gift of my wisdom on the said event, with which to slay each other on the Balboa EDWWOH¿HOG�DQG�PDNH�IULHQGO\�competition with each other on the lovely and historic Balboa Theater stage we call our two-day getaway each year. Here goes: 1. Listen to the hive mind. The girls in chorus might feel like the least important people in the show before it comes together, but they’re the only people that can see from a third person’s perspective, precisely because they’ve got only one task-to sing. If the chorus is complaining about D�SUREOHP�WKDW�WKH\¶YH�QRWLFHG��¿[�WKH�SUREOHP��,I�D�OHDGHU�KDV�TXDOPV�about any potential creative steps to take in the production, she has to ask whoever she is in charge of, whether that be the dancers,

the actors, the chorus, or all of them put together. When revising scripts, always read them in front of the entire production to gauge potential audience reactions. Using the collective energy of fellow Spring Sing classmates PDNHV�IRU�D�KDSS\��FRQ¿GHQW��DQG�XQL¿HG�FODVV�IURQW�JRLQJ�LQWR�WKH�Spring Sing show. 2. Pay attention to what other classes are doing. This is not to say that other classes should be spied on, but hey, if they’re performing on Upper or Lower Plaza, it’s technically a public performance, right? If you feel like another class is “one-upping” you, there’s no reason to get discouraged. Instead, focus on improving your own show to a level where you feel like you would be comfortable and FRQ¿GHQW�WR�SHUIRUP�RQ�WKHLU�OHYHO��Do your part to keep competition alive and well. 3. Keep the script straightforward, if not small. Most of the award-winning scripts in Spring Sing have one thing in common: a small story arc. Keeping the story free of complicated clutter that needs explaining in every scene frees the

As summer fast approaches, many students have begun the tiresome process of job searching. Typically, students tend to apply to places such as Sea World or a local food joint. However, senior Sarah Kenney has managed to land the ultimate summer dream job: working at an ice cream shop in Lake Tahoe. For the past two years in a row Sarah has managed to secure her coveted position at Red +XW��RQH�RI�/DNH�7DKRH¶V�¿QHVW�LFH�cream shops. Located right near the water, families from all over Lake Tahoe come to Red Hut to enjoy mouth watering ice cream with an ocean view. Since she was eighteen months old, Sarah has always

dreamed of working at Red Hut. When asked what it was that lured her into working there Sarah replied, “When you’re there, everyone is your friend. It has a family oriented atmosphere and is just a fun place to hang out.” No doubt the pint of free ice cream she gets after every shift also plays a role as well. Sarah’s favorite sundae to make is called Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride. It includes one scoop of mint chocolate chip ice cream, one scoop of rocky road, and one scoop of chocolate ice cream with hot caramel, brownie chunks, whipped cream and chocolate shavings. Sarah has even had the privilege of adding her own sundae to the menu called “Just What the Doctor Ordered”. Inspired by her uncle’s love for bacon, this sundae includes vanilla ice cream, caramel sauce, bacon bits, whipped cream, and chocolate chips. It’s the perfect sundae for any bacon fanatic. Between the ocean view, free ice cream, and friendly atmosphere, it’s no wonder Sarah heads out to Tahoe every summer!

Senior Sarah Kenny lives the dream every summer working at an ice cream shop in Lake Tahoe. (Photo by Sarah Kenny)

By Kat Thatcher ‘14

Sudoku: Jokes:

Answer Key (See Page 8 for Activities)

1. Take away the “g”

2. Nothing, peanuts don’t talk.

3. Pilgrims

4. Red paint

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Everyone says, “The book is always better than the movie.” Yet there is nothing we love more than ¿QGLQJ�RXW�WKDW�RXU�IDYRULWH�ERRN�LV�EHLQJ� PDGH� LQWR� D� ¿OP�� 5HFHQWO\��movie versions of books have been on the rise; in the past few years, we have seen The Perks of Being a :DOOÀRZHU��7KH�*UHDW�*DWVE\��7KH�Hunger Games, and many other favorite stories on the silver screen. As we have seen time and time again, some are more successful than others, and fans have different reactions to how characters and FRQÀLFWV� KDYH� EHHQ� SRUWUD\HG��People of all ages enjoy seeing how movie directors, actors, and designers work together to create a visual portrayal of their favorite novels. In recent years, some of the most anticipated movies have been based on popular book series. Following the success of the Harry 3RWWHU� ¿OPV�� PRYLH� VHULHV� KDYH�VHHPHG�WR�GRPLQDWH�WKH�¿OP�ZRUOG��with The Twilight Saga, The Hunger Games trilogy, and now Divergent

attracting teenage readers around the world. These movies often carry a strong social media following from devoted fans awaiting the UHOHDVH� RI� WKH� ¿OP�� 0DQ\� WLPHV��these movies motivate young people to read the books, which supports the author and encourages reading for pleasure. Whether we watch the movies for their plots or for the actors in the leading roles, these movies have shown how literature and pop culture have become LQWHUWZLQHG�WKURXJK�¿OP� Not all literature-inspired ¿OPV�DUH�UHFHQWO\�SXEOLVKHG�ZRUNV��our favorite literary classics are also often brought to life in Hollywood. These range from our favorite Jane Austen books, like Pride and 3UHMXGLFH� DQG� 0DQV¿HOG� 3DUN�� WR�the ever-changing adaptations of Shakespeare plays, like the 1969 and 1996 versions of Romeo and Juliet. Sometimes, these books are updated and set in the modern world, such as the OLP favorite, She’s the Man, which is based on Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night. Classic stories are constantly revisited differently; for example, Disney’s Alice in :RQGHUODQG� DQLPDWHG�¿OP� LV� YHU\�different than the 2010 live action movie. Recently, The Great Gatsby won numerous Academy Awards for their costumes and set designs which transported viewers to the extravagance of the 1920s. Readers of all ages enjoy seeing new

adaptations of classic literature, anticipating how new actors, costumes, and special effects add modern interest to the world’s greatest stories. At OLP, I asked students DERXW� WKHLU� IDYRULWH� UHFHQW� ¿OP�adaptations, and these were the results. The Perks of Being a :DOOÀRZHU� LV� FOHDUO\� WKH� FXUUHQW�IDYRULWH��WKRXJK�DOO�RI�WKHVH�¿OPV�have been very popular.Senior Lillian Endo noted, “Books KDYH�FRXQWOHVV�¿OP�DGDSWLRQV��DQG�

[it’s interesting to see] how far each movie goes from the original story.” Sometimes the movie’s loyalty to WKH�RULJLQDO�VWRU\�FDQ�LQÀXHQFH�IDQV¶�UHDFWLRQV�WR�WKH�¿OP��DQG�VRPHWLPHV��people enjoy seeing how directors might alter the plot to make a more LQWHUHVWLQJ�¿OP��:KHWKHU�LW¶V�D�ORYH�triangle set in a dystopian future, a famous Sherlock Holmes case, or a Shakespeare play, readers and movie-goers of all ages enjoy seeing how their favorite literature is brought to life.

Filming Fiction: When Books Become MoviesBy Katie Anastas ‘14

By Katie Hammond ‘14 and Morgan Hazel ‘14

Pilot Press StaffEditor in Chief: Morgan Hazel

OLP Life Editors: Katie Hammond and Karla Lopez

Athletics Editor: Sarah Quiñones

Peace and Current Events Editors: Danielle Burner and Lillian Kelsey

Entertainment Editors: Katie Anastas and Katelyn Fecteau

Layout and Design: Danielle Nguyen, Emily Edgin, and Renata Galan

Moderators: Mrs. Turner and Ms. DeVore

*UDGXDWLRQ�LV�¿QDOO\�KHUH�DQG�my future is looking bright. I was really looking forward to college until I realized that I need to pick a major. How do I narrow down all of the options and pick the major that is best for me? Picking a major is FHUWDLQO\�D�GH¿QLQJ�PRPHQW��Consider the way you treat others, the way others treat you, your recycling habits, what time you go to bed on Tuesdays, and the amount of sauce you like to put on your spaghetti. These are all

factors in determining your major. Next, go to your neighborhood bookstore and buy their entire stock of personality test books. 7DNH�HYHU\�TXL]�DQG�UHDG�HYHU\�word. Then forget it all because these books will never understand you as a person and cannot tell you who you are. Finally, sit TXLHWO\�LQ�D�GDUN�URRP�IRU�WKUHH�hours a day, six days a week, and repeat the saying, “I am my major, my major is me.” Only in very rare cases does a person IDLO�WR�¿QG�WKHLU�PDMRU�DIWHU�WKLV�step. But, if worst comes to worst, there is one more thing you can do. Find out what your great-great-great grandfather’s mother’s

cousin’s major was and simply major in that. For example, the art of blacksmithing. Or, the classic vocation of hunting and gathering. It’s important to keep family tradition alive.

My prom date won’t stop calling and texting me! He even bought us walkie talkies so that we could “always be a radio call away from each other”.

Step 1) Give him a taste of his own medicine.Step 2) Every two minutes and 35 seconds, radio him on the walkie talkie that he so kindly gifted you

with and say, “I just wanted to make sure you were still there.” Then enthusiastically remind him that you love him so so much, more than anything in the world, and you’ve already named your children. Step 3) Repeat step two for the rest of your life. That should take care of him.

How do I talk to boys? Don’t.

Make it a great summer, Pilots! We will be attending a two month seminar on how to mentor \RXQJ�DGXOWV�DQG�LQÀXHQFH�WKHLU�life decisions. See you in the Fall.

In her free time, besides hunting, Sarah Palin enjoys reading the Pilot Press.

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Games18%: The Great Gatsby13%: The Book Thief

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“Golden Lines” From Ms. Zapala’s English Class By Pitrina Gilger ‘15 In AP English Language this year, juniors at the Academy have been practicing their writ-ing skills. With AP testing done, the class took a step back to UHÁHFW�RQ�VRPH�RI�WKHLU�PRUH�SHU-sonal writing of the class. Here are a few “golden lines,” from some of those personal essays.

Elizabeth Farkas: $Q�H[FHUSW�from my essay about playing the piano: This is it. This is when the SLHFH�ÀQDOO\�FRPHV�WRJHWKHU��<RX�gingerly hover both hands over the keys, press down in perfect synchronization, and start play-ing; the harmonies delight you. That is until you get to the third note and a noise similar to that of a dying animal leeches out of the piano. It is folly to think that

\RXU�ÀUVW�UXQ�RI�SOD\LQJ�WKH�SDUWV�WRJHWKHU�ZLOO�EH�ÁDZOHVV��8Q-less you are a precocious prod-igy, you have much practicing, crying, key smashing, and even more practicing to do before you get to where you want to be. The metronome and the clock tick away into oblivion as the practicing continues. Eventually, all the hard work pays off, when the initial amateur dissonance undergoes a metamorphosis into a truly miraculous piece of art.

Pitrina Gilger: Taken from my descriptive essay “A Walk on the Sea Shore”: Beneath a passerby’s feet, trillions of grains of sand spread in all directions. Each tiny grain has a story. Each has traveled the world, been touched by the lives of countless creatures. Those stubborn grains, so clingy, bury themselves in between the toes of visitors so as to be

brought somewhere new, so as to have another story to tell. They are mini time capsules.

Jessica Meehan: Taken from “Morning Gloomy,” my descrip-tive essay on getting up early for school: After several minutes of blatantly denying the truth of my situation, I am eventually forced to face reality, and so, with much willpower, I urge my reluctant eyes to open. The rising sun in the distance casts a dull gray light over everything in the room; the dreary, bleak atmo-sphere it bestows upon the space PDWFKHV�P\�PRRG�H[DFWO\��,�glance over at my desk, scattered with books, pens, and crumpled papers left over from last night’s KRPHZRUN��1H[W�WR�LW�VWDQGV�DQ�DUPFKDLU�ÀOOHG�ZLWK�FOHDQ�clothes, my crisp uniform placed neatly on top; these images arouse feelings of hopelessness

and despair within me. To my right, a thin sheet of frost covers my window, notifying me of the chill that awaits me the second I step out of my warm bed. I twist in my sheets, dreading the thought of leaving my cozy haven.

Abby Suster: Taken from my essay “How to Listen to Beyon-cé”: While listening to “Sweet Dreams”, you may proceed to lay down in a ball of cotton sheets on a lowly cheap bed wishing and dreaming that you too could have “sweet dreams on a beauti-IXO�QLJKWµ�ZLWK�4XHHQ�%��)LQDOO\��you must, after a long and stress-ful day, eat a whole tub of Ben and Jerry’s Half Baked ice cream while listening to “Flawless” and hoping one day you have WKH�FRQÀGHQFH�WR�UXOH�WKH�PXVLF�ZRUOG�ÁDZOHVVO\�DQG�SUHFLVHO\�DV�Beyoncé does.

Jokes (Answers on Page 6)

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Finals WeekBy Spencer McVeigh ‘16

Sudoku (Key on Page 6)

Morgan Hazel