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As I look back over my high school experience, I am amazed by the growth and challenges that came my way. There is so much that I wish I’d known (and understood) when I started middle school and high school. While I can’t go back in time to give myself advice, I can advise the grades below me. If you were to ask me what the most important things I learned are, here is what I would tell you.  Life is always getting in the way. Priorities will always shift, people will always c

I’m stubborn, messy, and a handful. If I could hold an SGA student captive for five minutes regardless of their age, I’d grace them with these tips that I learned the hard way.  -you can be both an academic baddie and the life of the party I’ve been a junior who locked herself in her bedroom for 10+ hours a day to study non-stop and a senior who consistently came late on weeknights. Neither extreme is really better than the other, and the sweet spot is something that takes a

As the school year wraps up, there are a lot of fun events to look forward to. Nothing makes a party better than good snacks. Whether it’s a graduation party, pool party, or just a warm afternoon, here are some great snacks to celebrate the season! Strawberry lemon sorbet is great on a hot day! All you have to do to make it is blend strawberries and lemon juice, spread it on a baking sheet, and freeze it. The hardest part is remembering to make it far enough in advance for it

Summer is just around the corner, and with that comes many new things, including new movies! After hot summer activities or when it’s raining, the movies are a great indoor activity!  New movies:  Toy Story 5  This story is essentially about how Bonnie gets a device, and now she no longer wants to pay with her toys. Now the toys have to figure out how to get Bonnie to play with them again.  Spider-Man: Brand New Day  This movie is a continuation of the Spider-Man series we al

Summer is almost here, and once school is over, there is so much time to do so many things! While swimming and relaxing are already at the top of the list, below are some more creative and fun ideas to fill up some time between the relaxing!  Try A New Sport! You might have been wanting to try a new sport during the school year, but you were too busy, so now’s the time to do it! There are so many summer sports camps to choose from, so go try something new! Who knows? Maybe yo

Since tryouts in November, I have really enjoyed my experience as a rookie on Scholars Guild Academy’s varsity softball team. Although this is my first season back to the sport I love after three years, I quickly regained the confidence and skill it takes to contribute to the team. Maybe it’s been the awesome coaches, who are always pushing us to do the best of our abilities. Or, maybe it’s been the encouraging teammates! I interviewed a few of them, and these were the respon

If I had a dollar for every “I absolutely DESPISE my winter coat” complaint, I could easily buy my dream Pinterest wardrobe. It’s a continuous effort to build a cute winter outfit every morning, when your cute top always ends up behind the bars of a jacket. I am thrilled to announce that spring is coming very soon, and short-sleeved shirts await us! Many of us have a solidified spring style consisting of pastels, floral prints, and denim shorts. These trends have been consist

March is one of those months that drags on. We are looking forward to summer break starting in May, and everything in the middle begins to feel like just one more obstacle. However, there are quite a few exciting holidays in March, everything from Albert Einstein’s birthday (March 14th) to National Sock Monkey Day (March 7th). In addition to all these great holidays, many things are celebrated all month!  Now, as you may have figured out, there is a holiday literally every da

Image from Pinterest Warmer days ahead  As the winter fades out and flowers start to thrive,  The birds feel the change all around and head north The sun makes her way out of the clouds and makes me feel alive  And everyone feels what she gives off, the wonderful warmth!  It’s the season of growth and renewal   Where everyone can have a fresh start! We are even reminded of the renewal God gave us and his approval Because of His great mercy and loving heart!  Switching out the

Spring is finally here, and so are several new snack ideas! These fun and tasty spring themed snacks are filled with creativity and flavors, some that might become your new favorite!  1. Bell Pepper Taziki Bowls - To make these fun little bell pepper bowls, cut a bell pepper into cup-like slices, and then fill them with taziki sauce. To add the finishing touch, put a sprig of dill at the top of the bell pepper to make it look like a carrot! 2. Frozen Candy Grapes - These sw

To go along with my previous article about Valentine’s Day facts, I have decided to do another one…but about St. Patrick’s Day! The only thing that I really know about St. Patrick’s Day is that you must wear green to avoid being pinched. So, obviously, I don’t know a lot, and I figured I wasn’t the only one. If you want to learn some random facts about his holiday, sit back and enjoy my article!  The original color of St. Patrick’s Day was blue! This fact shocked me. I always

When kids look at a calendar to find out which day of the week their next birthday will fall on, and it happens to be that one day that we go to school, groans of frustration can be the common reaction. But what if going to school on your birthday isn’t so bad after all? Before you call me crazy, just hear me out.  Brag About Your Birthday  By bragging, I don’t mean acting like you’re better than everyone because you’re officially a year older. Tie a balloon to your backpack,

All you really need in life are your girls. A Galentine’s party is the perfect way to celebrate the friendships that mean the most to you. It’s about laughing over inside jokes, dancing around the room, and just enjoying being together. If you love pink, hearts, and anything sparkly, this is your sign — it’s time to start planning a Galentine’s night with your favorite people. Send out those invitations! The first thing on the to-do list is to make a guest list. You can have

It’s almost Valentine’s Day, and it's a great time to focus on your family and friends and let them know how much you appreciate them! There are many ways to show your appreciation, and one of the most classic ways is to throw a Valentine’s Day Party. Below are some fun and simple ideas to help you get started! Send out Invitations!  Write a simple and sweet invitation or a creative Evite to let them know the details of the party. There are many crafty ideas available online

Image: https://grandmahoneyshouse.com/2023/12/winter-wonderland-snack-board/ The stretch between Christmas and Valentine's Day never seems to bring out the best in you, which is ironic considering the popular New Year’s resolutions out there. From the sweet and sour packages erupting from your stocking to the box of chocolates you get from (or give to) that special person in your life, having a toothache and feeling sluggish can be frustratingly frequent. Don’t worry; I’m her

Every parent has said it, every kid has heard it: “You don’t need more candy; if you’re hungry, you can have a fruit or a vegetable.” And believe me, I have heard that quite a lot, but what if you actually are having a vegetable when you eat chocolate? Let’s start with some stats. Every year, 373 million Hershey’s Milk Chocolate Bars are sold. Every day, the Hershey Company produces 80 million Hershey Kisses. In the US, 2.5 billion pounds of chocolate are sold each year. And,

Many people know the basic facts of Valentine’s Day. But, while doing some research, I found some random facts about Valentine’s that I didn’t know before, and I have decided to share these facts with you in this short article! The first Valentine was sent from prison! In the early 15th century, the Duke of Orleans was imprisoned in the Tower of London. During this time, he wrote a poem (the first Valentine) to his wife, Bonne of Armagnac. You can check out the first Valentin

We all saw the Stranger Things logo on our TVs and felt the beating of our hearts as the music played in the background for the last time on December 31st. It was a truly monumental series for our generation. I haven’t been watching it for many years like some superfans have, but I did binge-watch it all before the last episode came out. No matter if you liked how the show ended or not, I think most of us can agree it's still a great show! One element that makes it amazing i

On December 5 and 6, I took part in the first annual “Best Christmas Pageant Ever” musical in Commerce. (The new movie is also another great holiday flick, as well as tear-jerking!). Recently, I interviewed a few of my fellow cast members! Here’s what they had to say: What did you like most about your character? Keo (Helen Armstrong) - “She was bossy and controlling at first, but after witnessing the blessing of Jesus through the very kids she judged, she experienced a change

There are many great Christmas movies that people love watching every year. Check out these classic Christmas movies below and see if you find a new favorite! A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965) Snuggle up with your family for this delightful classic and see how Charlie Brown figures out the true meaning of Christmas with help from Snoopy, Linus, and the Peanuts gang.  White Christmas (1954) Enjoy this classic musical with legendary stars of old as they team up together to pull