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Let’s Make a Change: Ending Stereotypes

We all want the world to be a better place and to bring peace to everyone. But there are so many problems in the world, we don’t know where to start. If I could fix one problem in the world right now, I would end stereotypes. I think stereotypes cause all types of problems like…

The Importance of Organization

The Importance of Organization

The things that are the most challenging are the things that can also help you continue in your success and find different strategies for life. My struggles were always with my phone or prioritization with my time. Something that can help you prevent your focus from being distracted is organization and motivation. Organization: Creating little…

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Why PVA is my New School

Hello, my name is Jenna Edmonds. I am 12 years old and in the 7th grade. This year is my first year ever doing online school. Today I will be telling my story of why I do online school and what I think about it. I go to PVA because when I was in sixth…

Untitled by Brandon Edwards

The embodiment of beauty, and the definition of perfect. My first thought in the morning and my last thought at night. You are everything I want, and everything I need. So let my kiss be the seed that blossoms into our eternal love. From this point let you be mine and only mine, Let me…

“What I Love About You” by Tamia Blash

I love the way you look at me, Your eyes so bright and blue. I love the way you kiss me, Your lips so soft and smooth.   I love the way you make me so happy, And the ways you show you care. I love the way you say, “I Love You,” And the…

“Music” by Giovanna Baccini

Surrounds my very being with warmth Sweet nothings roll in and out of my ears It wraps me in its euphoric sounds Gently floating through the atmosphere Its beauty unlike anything else Its gentle hymn gripping my soul I close my eyes and listen For your alluring tune lifts my spirits I dare to hum…

Untitled by Brandon Edwards

  She cried in front of me for the first time And I realized how delicate the heart can be. But since I didn’t realize before the outcome was set Only thing was I couldn’t see. And with my ignorance at play, I blindly me the criteria for breaking a heart. I mean I literally…

Cup of Love by Charnae Ramey

The very first submission into the Student Writing section is Charnae Ramey’s beautiful poem, “Cup of Love”. Cup of Love By: Charnae Ramey It is a family tradition Passed from year to year That we spend together And celebrate with cheer As the first snowflakes fall We hear mama’s voice call ‘’It’s time for hot…