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ANGLE OF REFLECTION 2
GULF BREEZE HIGH SCHOOL 675 Gulf Breeze Parkway
Gulf Breeze, Florida 32561
www.santarosa.k12.fl.us/gbh/
850.916.4100
Principal: Mr. Danny Brothers
Assistant Principals: Mrs. Victoria Baker, Mr. Patrick Keen, Mr. Jon Watts
Editor in Chief
Haley Odom
Staff
Art and English Students
Cover Art: Sara Tu
Inside Cover Art: Katharine Atwood
Sponsors: Ken Killam and Kelly Strozier
Colophon
This publication was produced in Microsoft Publisher using CAC Champagne,
Arabic Typesetting, and Gadugi Fonts.
ANGLE OF REFLECTION 4
As a freshman, my first year seeing The Angle of Reflection, I was
absolutely awe-struck. Every year the best and brightest up and
coming artists and writers of the school got to have their work
(which, as an art student, I know can take what seems like a lifetime
to complete) published and printed to be showcased not just to that
class, but to every other class thereafter.
Art to me, and many others I am surrounded with daily, is not only
something appealing to the eye and the mind, it is a form of expres-
sion that for some is the only way to exist despite the chaotic world
we call home.
Art has the ability to heal people. Art gives us the ability to tell sto-
ries in a way that only a certain few who can look through the ink,
paint, or whatever it may be to find a deeper meaning.
This publication however, could not have existed without two in-
credible people in particular who have influenced me immensely
over these past few years. Mrs. Strozier and Mr. Killam’s dedication
and love for the arts is nothing short of amazing, and without them
this opportunity to showcase some of the most amazing artists and
writers I have ever had the pleasure of knowing wouldn't have been
possible. A huge thank you to all of the artists and writer who con-
tributed to this incredible project. It was an honor to be able to have
put together on paper these student’s work. I am at ease knowing
that next year Angle of Reflection will be in the best of hands, and
will be for years to come.
Haley Odom, Editor in Chief
ANGLE OF REFLECTION 5
Breakdown We as humans, as life
goes on, endure trauma
in thousands of differ-
ent situations. Anytime
our perception, which
controls our reality,
changes, we endure
trauma, even if it is on a
micro cellular level.
Changes of environ-
ment, homes, jobs,
towns, cities, countries,
and relationships can cause
a breakdown, the first step in a spiritual transformation.
Anything that changes in your life, creating a new reali-
ty, can be referred to and treated as a spiritual break-
down. Although spiritual breakdowns are not always
that important, how we react, adjust to them, or even
try to fight them, is what makes us who we are and
transforms our character forever.
Hibiscuses, Sarah Tu
ANGLE OF REFLECTION 6
Red, Purple, and Blue
Not again, red and blue color hands
White flags outside my room, rings misery
And yet all I see is blue and purple
Darkened beautiful spots of history
Twisted reality is immortal
Fists intertwine and trade songs like sonnets
Screams are exchanged and drunken tears fall down
I hold on a rope of a cruel goddess
Shouting my anger to Her but no sound
Ever comes out, no words or actions within
Exonerate the sins of our compound
Wounds, blood, and lies your royal majesty
Enrique Diaz
Bittersweet symphony, the sound of pans
Clashing with cutlery, crash to the floor
Bang, bang- my feet hit the floor and I ran
It’s only the blue man who’s at our door
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Beneath the surface is a black disease
I believe it is from extreme fatigue
No sleep, no flame can ignite the inner heat
It’s forever gone in ashes, please proceed
Tell me the story of how he’s gone at 16
This Civil War has taken everything
From me- my innocence, just a small kid
Songs of brutality stuck on repeat
Thwack, thwack, thwack… red rivers and blue craters form on my
ribs
Soulmates, Tessa Havrilla
ANGLE OF REFLECTION 8
.
A reckless, frightened child is huddled in an armor of blankets upon
his bed. A flashlight
in hand, acting as his sword to fend off what is hidden in the layers
of shadows consuming
his room. For the monster under his bed was the dragon, of course
the closet opposite of
him was another danger in itself. Being easily avoided by simply
keeping the doors shut. The child spent many sleepless nights bat-
tling with his monsters, when morning comes he could tell his par-
ents of his desperate struggles fighting them, they would simply say
it was a nightmare or a trick of his mind. Their explanations would
appease him, at least until nightfall
when his fear was at its fullest. For he knew his monsters were wait-
ing for him, for the door
to close leaving him alone in the room with them.
His childish clock read 1:09am, as he laid clutching his flashlight.
Large claw like figures grow along the edges of his twin bed, acting
like a budding flower enclosing around the child,
his light as like a blade as he slashes the figure’s spider like talons.
Withering as they jerk back underneath to the shadows, hissing
noises erupt from beneath. The doors of the closet
Megan Truskosky
Hidden Monsters
ANGLE OF REFLECTION 9
rattle as blackened smoke seeps through the shutters of its cage.
Flashing his light at the
smoke quickly attempting to slow it down, having no effect. Unable
to pay attention to the
reappearing talons as they utilize the piles of shadows as cover.
Looking over his shoulder
to see long sharpened talons point at him. Powerless against his
swelling fear, the child was
incapable to use his sword on the dragon. Instead he cries out for
his mother and father,
who come rushing in to find their reckless, frightened child with a
wet face from his tears
hiding under an armor of blankets.
Fear, the most fundamental and earliest emotion for one to discover.
Planting itself inside
its host, controlling you as it tugs at your dreams. When you're
young you fear everything, as
an adult it still follows, mocking as it grows with you.
Lips, Alyssa Craig
ANGLE OF REFLECTION 10
To my left, an empty desk,
Less filled and grotesque.
To my right, I hear a cough,
Long and lingering like a scoff.
Straight ahead, see some hair.
The back of a student’s great, blank stare.
Here it is so hard to stay focused
When our minds all swarm like locusts
A Class
Feed My Ego, Katherine At-
wood
Madi Mercado
Think, think, think, all through class,
What can I say, we all want to pass.
Numbers and numbers in our book,
Look at the notes we all
took.
Glance around, count 1, 2, 3,
17 students all watching.
We all look right in front of
us
At the teacher teaching pre-
calculus.
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Intense, violent, rapid water rush the floodgates. I am quickly over-
whelmed and submerged in a sea of tumult. The cannons in my
heart roar as the cannonade goes thump thump thump as if the
Fourth of July. River are iced frozen like a winter December. I
scream desperately into that horrendous ominous forest. The one
where the branches are ragged knives and faces with smile lie at
the trunk of every tree. Clustered together like animals, a pack. I
begin to feel flustered, blood rushes to my face as I grow hotter
and flushed. All I can hear is my fast breathing, the fall and rise of
my chest every second. The wind howls as wolves cry out to the
lunar moon. What a beautiful sight tonight. A full moon. A white
orb brilliant casting shadows of the trees and in between those
shadows I see small words. Alone. Pain. Isolation. Marooned. Gone.
Forever. Help. Alone. Please. Gone. Help. I begin to jog, then panic
seizes me as I begin to run. I feel a presence following quickly be-
hind my footsteps. The crunch of snow beneath my bare feet. The
numbness doesn’t matter, I have grown accustomed to it. It has
molded onto my skin. I am not a part of it. I am numb. I sprint and
I cry and I tumble. It’s getting closer and closer. I can’t shake it
loose. I feel its evil take root inside of me.
Enrique Diaz
SOS
He Stole My Chicken Nugget, Ashton Guy
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I begin to sob as I run. Wolves laugh at a distance, bears watch in
wonder, and birds fly away to nest to a new location. After a while, I
stopped running. I stopped in my tracks. And I looked behind me.
Slowly, and slowly. Nothing was there. I see all around me. I am
frightened to see I am lost in the woods. I run again and again but
only in circles. Panic seizes me again. The words chant louder and
louder in my head. Like the native Indians at every death mourning,
the words are etched into my skin. It glows red like lava. It starts to
itch. I want to scratch it so bad. It burns. Oh god, how it burns. What
do I do? Just shut up. SHUT UP! Alone. Pain. Isolation. Gone. Help.
Pain. Alone. Please. Marooned. Gone. Help me. Can anyone hear
me? I collapse to my knees and I cover my ears with my hands. It’s
so cold. I am numb, but the frostbite is gnawing at my face and feet.
The ice starts to grow all around my body. It devours me in its
warmth. They whisper come closer. The faces of the trees seem to be
frozen in laughter. The branches are reaching out to me, no, they’re
pointing at me. He’s alone. Dark shadows dance along the silhouette
of the moon. There’s no sound except my sobbing, breathing, and
occasionally a whisper in the wind. Somebody please rescue me. If
anybody can hear this. I tried.
Mathaya, Victoria Pirello
ANGLE OF REFLECTION 13
Katie Player
We bought you in a parking lot
I was in the first grade
It was the day that you were bought
That I knew right away
You would be the best worst dog
Anyone could say
The Best Worst Dog
A few years later
You bit my friend
It’s not like you ate her
But still, it could have been the end
Just last week
You bit my mom
This ended the good streak
This time, you really would be gone
Doggy heaven has been waiting
For a dog like you
The best worst dog
That has ever lived through and through
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I recall part of my soul being taken with the leaves,
I recall being dried, to black and brown,
I recall being packaged, in a bag, and then shut in darkness,
I recall being placed in steaming water – giving taste to my
surroundings.
Camellia Sinensis
Rowan Freitas
I recall coming up from the
earth,
Raising my young leaves
from the dirt,
Sweet sun danced upon me
– and with love and warmth,
I began to grow.
I recall my first blossom,
From small round bulbs to
white flowers laced with gold,
Yellow pollen drifted into the wind – never to be seen again,
My white flowers faded to brown and returned to the earth.
I recall hands picking my fresh leaves,
Taking them in a basket with many other leaves of my neighbors,
-Pick, place, pick, place-
Until all of my new leaves were gone.
I recall my purpose.
Let Them Eat Cake, Natalie Beckham
ANGLE OF REFLECTION 15
The Heart Thief
Serena Carpenter
Silver stones of dazzling obliteration
Dance across the world
Hypnotic sensations leave the wanderer to wonder,
How was your world?
The world you loved in
The world you laughed in
Till the end.
Only then does one question come to light
Was it ever your world?
Natural Berry Flavored, Natalie Cross
ANGLE OF REFLECTION 16
Our lives never have meaning to our own self
But more to those who bless our own soul
When a flower wilts, only the bees notice
Like a child crying, the first to come is a mother.
Years of conceited thoughts will becloud one's mind
Until it's far too late to realize
That the dollars in a pocket are simply a decoration
Of one single timeline.
Elephant Octopus, Natalie Zokan
ANGLE OF REFLECTION 17
For no soul owns itself
The moon alone can’t bare life
Yet it can pull the tides for life on earth
I belong to you and you to me
Only until the end
Will we finally be complete.
The very being of a human’s life
Is to connect with a like mind
And when you drift away, you’re left unaware
Unenlightened of your absence
However, your friends of the living will be conscious
And they shall be awaiting for their departure.
Let Them Bee, Tessa Havrilla
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For those who go to the afterlife are thieves
Criminals of the utmost crime
Not for the possession of precious gold or cool jewels
But of the human heart...
Thus with every new silver stone
Comes another most wanted sign
“Heart thief, heart thief!” is what it will say
For when one soul passes
Another is on its way.
Octopus– In Dots, Haley Odom
ANGLE OF REFLECTION 19
Breakthrough The second phase of a
spiritual transformation
is known as a break-
through. A spiritual
breakthrough is charac-
terized as a (not always,
but often) sudden, dra-
matic moment of reali-
zation when your body
and mind are finally able
to adjust to and com-
prehend the trauma en-
dured. Your body and mind
slowly begin to relax and you are able to catch your
breath again for the first time in what seems like forever.
A deeper understanding of your existence itself and how
it has changed, even down to a micro cellular level, is
achieved. During this stage you can begin to share your
story, on a level of understanding that you could have
never even imagined. Your perception is forever changed,
but you survived. Finally you can begin to heal.
Cymbidium Orchids, Sarah Tu
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It’s nothing new to him, of
course,
nothing he hasn’t heard in a
song or a movie before—the
idea that driving alone
in a car can be one of the
most mindless pastimes, as well as
the most intense solo endeavor—
but it crosses his mind as he
drives home once again, the very
same routine he takes again and
again, every day when he leaves
at exactly 5:11
and gets home at 5:48
(on average)—
Gets home.
What would happen if he didn’t go home? What kind of existen-
tial revelations— What sort of revolutionary path could he be set
on by diverting from the norm, just once…
the CD he made for himself
starts over. he can hear the
rustling of the CD track
as it rewinds, back to the
beginning, and he thinks how
Mama’s Flower’s, Sarah Rushing
Rebecca Woodcock
Infinitely Insignificant
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similar he and this CD are. trapped in a routine. but
unlike his CD, he’s got a
choice. He could keep driving. He could drive, and he could
drive, and he could run out of gas, but what would he en-
counter on the way? What happens when one sets out
without a plan, without a map and just drives?
the CD rolls over onto
his least favorite song on the
album. he remembers loving
this song, playing it with the
sunroof down and his girl’s arms
extended over her head, through
the exposed roof, her hair blowing
in the wind and her face lit up
in a smile that he always thought
could put the stars to shame. now
it’s
just a song, a reminder of an
evolution of unrequited,
a process of unsatisfactory,
the growth of undesirable.
he could skip this reminder of
a lost infatuation with
one press of a button but he
doesn’t. what does he gain from
Pelican, Marisa Hart
ANGLE OF REFLECTION 22
sulking in a painful state of
remembrance of desires from
long ago, a three-and-a-half
minute reminder of what could
have been? does his self-discipline
increase by not skipping this
particular song? is he more
of a man, a man with a heart
of stone, affected by nothing
and cold to everything? he knows
that’s not who he’s ever been.
What kind of people might he discover if he just kept driving?
He suddenly realizes that he’s lost track of distance. Maybe he’s
already passed his home, and his driving adventure has already
begun. But he looks up and sees how close he is to home. He
doesn’t want to stop, but he knows that the weight of the Life he’s
built for himself quickly cancels out whatever deviant dreams his
subconscious might be trying to conceive. These thoughts of es-
caping from reality on the open road have led him to an under-
standing. He realizes his hesitation comes from the fact that, at the
end of the day, he knows he simply
can’t.
as if awakened from a dream,
he looks out through the windshield of
his car and recognizes the
street lights that illuminate the
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turn lane into his neighborhood.
he reaches out inside him,
grappling for that sense of
adventure, that reckless
abandon that he had felt a
moment ago, a lifetime ago,
but it’s
gone.
he gently swerves into his
driveway, relinquishing the keys
from his hand, and opens his door
to the reality of the
monotonous decision he’s
made, that he’ll make again
and
again, until that voice in-
side
him that cries out for
defiance against conformi-
ty
is finally stomped into
silence.
Tree Horse, Marisa Hart
ANGLE OF REFLECTION 24
The Life of a Frog
On a cold winter’s day I sat on a log
There was nobody near but a sweet little frog
He hopped and hopped eating galore
From a small little fly lying on the floor
He squirmed left and right trying to escape
But little did he know a sneaky little snake
Would come up behind him ready to coil
And eat upon the frog so he jumped in the soil
The soil was wet and he sank very deep
When all of a sudden he heard a soft peep
Maddie Lunday
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Under the ground and to the frog’s right
A baby chick was right there in sight
The chick saw the frog and instead of being frightened
She exclaimed with a smile that her day was now brightened
The frog and chick knew it was love at first site
For they finally saw that life would turn out alright.
Soul Mate, Victoria Pirello
ANGLE OF REFLECTION 26
Sunset
Cameron Dane
We see
See my vibrant colors
Enthusiasm filled colors
Speaking with a slight breeze
Gliding through our eyes saying please
Let me in and allow my light to shine
I have beauty within and it's not just mine
It’s your beauty too so live the moment
Feel the moment
Feel my vibrant colors
We feel
Conch, Natalie Zokan
ANGLE OF REFLECTION 27
Gazebo of Truth
Mujtaba Ghulam
As I sat in the Gazebo of Truth, I observed the truths that lay before
me.
The grass growing prevalently -
only to be slaughtered by the monthly assassin.
The trees competing to be the tallest, seemingly in thirst of the wa-
ter that constructed the clouds.
The rain pouring down, soaking all it touched, as if it were a volley of
arrows from the heavens, hitting targets indiscriminately.
The rain droplets hugging
together in the irregulari-
ties of the dirt, forming
puddles to be stepped in
by an unsuspecting
sneaker of pedestrian or
the rain boots of an elat-
ed child
The lamp-posts lay in
deep slumber –
only to be abruptly awak-
ened for nocturnal ritual
of the flying balls.
Refreshment, Sierra Goette
ANGLE OF REFLECTION 28
Untitled Juliane Alba
His love is like a candle
Bringing light to a cold, dark room
Filling the air with its fiery scent
Like a bud in the Springtime bloom
I could stare at this candle forever
Watching the flame flicker
Soft at first
Then it grows bright
It’s love at first sight.
Every wisp of smoke
Whispers in my ear
An I love you
I try to hold back these tears
Oh! The candles out
Where are you, my dear?
ANGLE OF REFLECTION 30
A Mind Lost
Sam Gable
A mind is missing this moonlit night;
I insist it is not mine.
It was lost in the bowels of a desolate void,
An abyss where insanity thrives.
A mind is missing this moonlit night,
And I hope it is not mine.
For it leaves a man shaken and somber
When all that exists seems sublime.
A mind is missing this moonlit night.
And I fear it might be mine.
It claws and scratches and scrapes at the walls
Of the skull in which it is confined.
A mind is missing this moonlit night,
And I admit, it truly is mine.
The splintered remains of a fractured consciousness
Plague the world with terrors of a madman’s mind.
The soul writhes in the presence of the unearthly tithe,
And the offer of an unholy compromise.
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Awakening The final phase of a spir-
itual transformation is
awakening. The trauma
endured, whatever the
circumstances may be,
has healed completely.
The final stage of this
spiritual transformation
is almost complete. The
person that you were
before the trauma you
suffered slowly sheds
away, simultaneously,
your new self is coming out
of their shell and into existence. No matter what you suf-
fered through, no matter how big or small the amount of
trauma you went through, you spend every day enjoying
a new existence. We learn from the pain, mistakes, and
the trauma in our lives. These experiences and the way
that we transform through and because of them is what
makes us who we are as individuals. After awakening,
you have broken free of the trauma that made you and
nothing can stand in your way.
Hibiscuses, Sarah Tu
ANGLE OF REFLECTION 32
He was bright, resilient, and absolutely breathtaking. When he en-
tered a room, his light nature demanded your attention just like the
stars do on a particularly dark night. Most importantly, he told sto-
ries. He would retell awesome tales of the past, or use excellent
word pictures to better explain the present. Sometimes he would
The Stars Trinity Oatts
He was like the stars.
Allow me to explain.
Everything about nature is so complex and beautiful. There is not a
single butterfly or dandelion that doesn’t have its own special pur-
pose. Its obvious that man understands the beauty of the life here
on earth but, what about the heavens—the sky? The sky is special.
In the sky, there is also much beauty: the sun, the moon, and, most
importantly, the stars. Just like the butterfly and the dandelion, the
sun and the moon have their own individual duties. The sun lights
the way of every living creature on Earth. During the day; it provides
warmth, protection, and guidance. The moon illuminates the night;
it gives us just the information we need to know and it pushes us to
new limits. But, what is truly unique is the job of the stars. Though
they can illuminate, that is not all they do. Though they are breath-
taking to behold, that is not their only great quality.
The stars tell stories.
The stars can tell the stories of the past, present, and future. They
paint vivid pictures and even help us to see who we really are. They
tell great tales of mythical heroes, tragedies of star-crossed lovers,
and their own spin of our mundane, everyday lives. The stars ob-
serve, learn, and entertain us with tales they create all on their own.
The stars do not let time defy them. They are present during all
hours of the day—even the sun is a great star. Whether we pay at-
tention or not, whether we give credit or take notice of them, or if
we ignore them completely…the stars are always there. Spinning
the same tales and new ones too. Either for the pleasure of men or
for their own benefit, they create.
He was like the stars.
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Oh, how you could see the stars shining in his eyes! And even bet-
ter, how you could feel the awe inspiring beauty of the stars when
you read his words.
Why did he have to be like the stars?
Stars burn out and die in fantastic explosions but, they do so far
away from us humans here on Earth that admire them so. And…he
was like the stars; he was so bright and beautiful one moment and
then gone in a flash away from the ones who loved him the most,
the next. Away from me.
even create brilliant ideas of what the future might be like. Without
even trying, he could open up parts of you that you didn’t even
know existed. That was only what people noticed. There was anoth-
er side to him as well. He would write the most meaningful stories,
the most deep and tragic tales, all alone. In the dark of night, when
no one was around, he would continue to create characters, set-
tings and plots purely for his own benefit.
Boca, Tabitha Labrato
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She stirs lazily awake to the sounds of a constant drizzle of rain on
her window; not a
great enough volume to disturb, but enough to lull early wakers
back into a tranquil
sleep.
The place outside the windows is dark and free of commotion, un-
touched and teaming
with possibilities for the day ahead. Nature seems to hold its breath
as she feels herself
melting into the moment.
Sliding open the window, she allows the earthy, wet air to engulf the
room in a haze.
Early morning darkness is different from the darkness of night:
comfort,
safety,
vitality,
nourishment.
There is beauty in beginnings and positivity in the enjoyment of a
new day, a new
perspective.
Morning Solace
Julia Moore
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A light glows softly but strongly behind a window in a neighboring
house. She wonders if
the catalyst for the switch is like-minded, enjoying the fleeting mo-
ments of solitude or if
they're awake out of necessity.
Small lights swallowed by the dark are quickly traded for enclosed,
warm lights as
people stir and begin their daily routines.
The busyness of cars occasionally surfaces above the wind and rustle
of the trees.
She yearns for another harmonious silence, knowing that
solitude is opportunity.
Magnolias and a Sandpiper, Sarah Tu
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Swoosh
Christina Gonzales
At the end of the court I see the net,
The bright orange hoop,
The open basket that hangs above head.
My teammate tosses the ball,
And with a clap of hands and rubber,
It is received.
Now the game begins.
As we race down the court,
Me and the others clad in team colors,
Bobbing and weaving between opposing forces.
Again the ball is thrown.
and leap to the highest peak of a nonexistent mountain.
Soar , Natalie Cross
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The ball falls powerfully into my grip,
And I am surrounded.
I look to the gleaming halo, I take aim,
And I shoot with astounding accuracy.
The net swishes, the hoop rattles,
And we rejoice.
Now, we are the opposition.
It sails through the air like an orange flash of lightning
And finds its way to another teammate’s hands.
She takes five long lunges towards the orange target,
But she is pursued by an enemy.
In desperation, the ball is thrown into the air without direction.
I muster the strength in my legs,
Fiona and Bibi, Haley Odom
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The only sport I know.
Wouldn’t be who I am without
My bat
My glove
And a ball
This is what I wake up for everyday
The practices, my team, the games and the intensity
My coaches are like second parents, they make me, me.
The best feeling is when I make a great play with my team behind
Me
Without this game I have no clue where’d I be
I have so much love for it there’s nothing else I’d rather play.
Florida Sunset, Libbie Jorgensen
The Best Known Sport Jackie Costello
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Unplug
Carter Sheppard
A good night’s rest has concluded,
Eat your breakfast with haste,
We’ve got no time to waste
heading for waters unpolluted,
the sandy flats and coral heads,
listen to the locals with dreads,
Arrive to the spot,
Enjoy the sunrise before it gets hot,
Now it is time to sit and wait,
Go ahead and prepare your bait,
A string of tarpon 2 o’clock
Make a good cast and be ready to rock,
If we don’t hook up I may cry,
Into the water goes the fly,
Strip,
Strip,
Strip,
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The water begins to swirl,
Come on big girl,
Strip,
Slower,
HIT EM,
The fly line comes tight,
It was what I had dreamed of during the night,
A dance with the silver king,
My how the drag sings,
An exhausting hour long fight,
The reward of spiritual delight,
Saltwater angling’s greatest feat,
The Silver King has finally been beat,
Back to the dock our group retreats,
All of us joyous with Mother Nature’s treats,
A tale of a lifetime,
The night calls for Key Lime,
A wild day in the great unknown,
I’m so glad that I put aside my phone.
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Beach, Natalie Zokan
Untitled Madi clay
When the night is long
I listen to the song
Of the bird in the tree
Sitting and staring right at me
In the dark we’re all alone
Except for the frog that’s on the stone
In the dark no one will hear the cry
Of a child going without a lullaby
But today in the light
You’ll go without a fright
I play in the sun
And have lots of fun
For when the day is bright
You’ll long forget about the night
For the ‘morrow will be filled with delight
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Our Class
Kelsey Warnke
Sitting in a crowded classroom my thoughts begin to wonder
They begin to rain down on me like an
angry thunder
One year left in school, only one year left to ponder
A blank canvas will soon be filled
With the
accomplishments
all our lives will
fulfill.
Still, Sarah Rushing
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The many different paths
That will be followed by just those in our very class
How will we change the world? Will we have any
impact?
Once more my thoughts begin to wonder apart
from any distract
How will our lives be changed? How will we
change the lives of others?
With all the things our separate lives will discover
Although we will take separate paths
We will all be able to look back
Upon the times we had together carrying our back-
packs
The memories we made we soon begin to fade
In light of the new accomplishments to be made.
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LITERATURE
INDEX
Alba, Juliane 28
Carpenter, Serena 15
Clay, Madi 42
Costello, Jackie 38
Dane, Cameron 26
Diaz, Enrique 6, 11
Freitas, Rowan 14
Gable, Sam 30
Ghulam, Mujtaba 27
Gonzales, Christina 36
ARTWORK
Lunday, Maddie 24
Mercado, Madi 10
Moore, Julia 34
Oatts, Trinity 32
Player, Katie 13
Sheppard, Carter 39
Truskosky, Megan 8
Warnke, Kelsey 43
Woodcock, Rebecca 20
Atwood, Katherine 2, 10
Beckham, Natalie 14
Craig, Alyssa 9
Cross, Natalie 15, 36
Goette, Sierra 27
Guy, Ashton 11
Hart, Marisa 21, 23
Havrilla, Tessa 7, 17
Hill, Mathaya 45
Jorgensen, Libbie 38
Labrato, Tabitha 33
Odom, Haley 18, 29, 37
Pirello, Victoria 12, 25, 41
Rushing, Sarah 20, 43
Tu, Sara 5, 19, 31, 35
Zimmerman, Erin 46
Zokan, Natalie 16, 26, 42