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04.20 The Blue and White ─ A Message From the Editor Hello! I wanted to first apologize for not coming out with our March issue. The week school was moved online was the week we were planning on sending the paper to the printers. Nonetheless, I should have been more mindful of the future’s possibilities. With that lesson learned, we decided we want to continue coming out with T he Blue and White. We want to do this because we want you to know that you are not alone and that there are many people thinking and discussing how we can best serve and help you and your family. Additionally, during such a distressing time, Mrs. Fowler and I want to publish something that is uplifting, fun, unifying, and yes, informative. Even though we are not all on campus together every day, we are still a family! Enough chattering, go and enjoy T he Blue and White’s April 2020 issue! - Alyssa Lewis
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Senior Features
Jacob Union McCayla Willingham
Basic Info Basic Info
DOB: April 20, 2002 DOB: July 8, 2002
Eye Color: Brown Eye Color: Brown
Hair Color: Black Hair Color: Brown
Zodiac Sign: Aries Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Nickname: Jake Nickname: Cayla
Car: Jeep Wrangler Car: Volkswagen Passat
Favorites Favorites
Movie: Jaws Movie: Beauty and the Beast
Music Artist: NBA Youngboy Music Artist: Billie Eilish
Vacation Spot: Anywhere on the water Vacation Spot: Orlando
Food: Edamame Food: Pizza
TV Show: Game of Thrones TV Show: Criminal Minds
Dream Car: Lamborghini Countach Dream Car: Jeep Grand Cherokee
Hobby: Riding on the river Hobby: Baking
Celebrity: Seth Rogan Celebrity: Billie Eilish
What does your perfect future look like? Living What does your perfect future look like?
on the water. Successful, financially stable, doing real estate
or criminal psychology, and married
“So much room for activities”
~ Step Brothers “Even the darkest night will end and the sun will
rise.”
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Earth Day
Let’s Set the Stage: It is the late 1960s, when the Vietnam Anti-War Movement was
building up its strength. Every month, 40,000 men were being drafted; every year, $25
billion were funding the war; and every week, hundreds of Americans were getting killed.
“Disillusionment was beginning to reach greater sections of the… public,” and people began
crying out for the government to change their actions (History.com). As far as the
environment and pollution was looking, for decades, people had been “consuming vast
amounts of leaded gas through massive and inefficient automobiles. Industry belched out
smoke and sludge with little fear of the consequences… Air pollution was commonly
accepted as the smell of prosperity.” For a long time, the majority of Americans had not
given a second thought to these things. Nonetheless, a few years prior, in 1962, Rachel
Carson published S ilent Spring, which addressed the things Americans had not stopped to
consider: how pollution is directly linked to the health and wellness of all living organisms.
Carson’s book sold thousands of copies throughout 24 countries, and eventually became a
New York Times Bestseller.
The reason it is important that the rise of public concern for the environment happened
simultaneously with the Vietnam Anti-War Movement is because the “energy of the
anti-war protest movement” was also channeled “to put environmental concerns on the
front page.”
How Did It Begin: I n 1969, U.S. Senator, Gaylord Nelson, visited Santa Barbara, CA, where
he saw the consequences of a major oil spill. He realized, as I mentioned above, that if he
could direct some of the energy of the Anti-War movement to raising awareness about the
pollution, “it would force environmental protection onto the national political agenda.” With
this goal in mind, he worked alongside Congressman Pete McCloskey and Harvard
graduate, Denis Hayes, to gather a staff of 85 to help them bring more information and
knowledge to the public. Their biggest goal: arrange a day dedicated to bringing more
awareness to the environment.
A year later, on April 22, 1970, they accomplished just that. “20 million Americans took to
the streets, parks and auditoriums to demonstrate for a healthy, sustainable environment
in massive coast-to-coast rallies… groups that had been fighting individually against oil
spills, polluting factories and power plants, raw sewage, toxic dumps, pesticides, freeways,
the loss of wilderness and extinction of wildlife united on Earth Day around these shared
common values.” In my opinion, one of the most remarkable parts of this day in history is
that “it achieved a rare political alignment, enlisting support from Republicans and
Democrats, rich and poor, urban dwellers and farmers, business and labor leaders.” This
day was not about your land versus my land; it was about our land. People everywhere
joined together because they realized that what was at stake was bigger than their
differences. How amazing!
Even further, this first Earth Day led to the creation of the united States Environmental
Protection Agency, as well as the Clean Air, Clean Water and Endangered Species Acts.
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Earth Day Grows: In 1990, the recognition of Earth Day went beyond the United States;
and 200 million people in 141 countries united together to lift even more “environmental
issues onto the world stage.” This year, Earth Day was pushing for an increase in global
environmental efforts. Then, in 2000, with the help of 5,000 environmental groups in 184
countries, they sent leaders a strong message that “citizens around the world wanted quick
and decisive action on global warming and clean energy”.
In 2010, Earth Day was not expected to make as large a step forward because of varying
criticisms, lobbyists, politicians, and a divided environmental community. However, this
assumption was proven wrong as it joined 75,000 people from 192 countries together to
observe Earth Day. Furthermore, on Earth Day in 2010, 250,000 people gathered together
at the National Mall for a Climate Rally, as well as launching a global tree planting initiative
(now continues as The Canopy Project) and A Billion Acts of Green, the largest
environmental service project.
50 Years: “Today, Earth Day is widely recognized as the largest secular observance in the
world, marked by more than a billion people every year as a day of action to change human
behavior and provoke policy changes” (earthday.org).
What’s exciting about 2020 is that it marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day!
Earth Day is such an incredible opportunity for us to reflect on how we live our lives and
how we could do better to be more conscious of the environment. There is a quote I love
from Anne Marie Bonneau that says: “We don’t need a handful of people doing zero waste
perfectly. We need millions of people doing it imperfectly.” So, do what you can! We all have
our own abilities and limitations; see how you can make a difference! As we have this time
at home, see how many things you can do on the next page to prepare for and observe the
50th anniversary of Earth Day!
All quotes and facts were found on earthday.org.
04.20 50 things you can do to celebrate Earth Day’s 50th anniversary: 1. Go on a walk, bike ride, or run 2. While you do one of those listed above, pick up as much trash as you can (but wear gloves!) 3. Learn! Education is the key to making the biggest difference 4. Plant a garden 5. Use reusable cups rather than plastic water bottles 6. Start composting 7. Go meatless for 24 hours 8. Turn off the lights when you leave a room 9. Cut 5 (or 10, if you’re feeling really ambitious) minutes off your regular shower time 10. If it rains, collect rainwater for your indoor plants 11. Don’t eat any artificial food for 24 hours 12. Use a cloth towel rather than a paper towel 13. Ditch the plastic straws 14. Don’t do any online shopping for a week 15. Unsubscribe from junk mail 16. If you do go to the grocery store, use a reusable bag 17. Try a new recipe 18. Start recycling 19. Repurpose jars 20. Challenge yourself to see how long you can go living zero-waste 21. Stay off your phone for 24 hours 22. Go vegan for a day 23. Open your windows and doors for some fresh air 24. Read a book 25. Wash your hands (please & thank you)
04.20 26. Create your own reusable beeswax food wraps 27. Use the ends of used produce (like green onions and herbs) and put them in water to grow 28. Watch a documentary on sustainability (i.e. Minimalism on Netflix) 29. Learn how to sew (& create reusable dish sponges) 30. Get a full 8-9 hours of sleep 31. Only cook what will be eaten 32. Eat your leftovers! 33. Eliminate single-use plastic 34. Create an herb garden 35. Make your own products (toothpaste, soap, cleaning supplies) 36. Organize an Earth Day scavenger hunt for younger siblings 37. Put the pit of an avocado in a glass of water on your windowsill and let it grow (plant the pit when appropriate) 38. Stay hydrated 39. Watch the sunrise/sunset 40. Go for a swim 41. Take your dog for a run 42. Do yard work 43. Spend quality time with your family 44. Read Mr. Aldred’s new book, I nspiring Days! 45. Say thank you at least 10 times 46. Pull out the weeds in your garden 47. Try dry hanging your clothes rather than using the dryer 48. Post a picture of you and your favorite plant 49. Do one of these challenges with a parent/sibling, see who lasts the longest 50. Write down at least 5 ways the earth has been a blessing to you
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Today in History
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died.
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04.20
Jabs With Jane
Ft. The Placebo of the Sun
1. What is a fear of professional challenge that comes with being in a band?
William: People are always going to doubt you and say you won’t make it big. That’s a
challenge to have haters like that but to all those people, you just wait.
Dawson: Becoming too famous and not being able to go outside without being ambushed
by fans.
Cal: My biggest fear is that we will let our thousands of fans down.
2. How did you come up with the name?
William: We thought of a lot of names and took a big vote on it with a lot of people in the
school. And we decided on Placebo of the Sun.
Dawson: Cal.
3. What’s the band’s personal motto?
William: Let the good times roll.
Dawson: “Never slow down never grow old” by Tom petty.
Cal: It’s alright if you love us, it’s alright if you don’t.
4. What’s the biggest lesson being in the band has taught you?
William: If you want to do something, do it. Don’t not do it because it’s too much work or
say you will do it later. Do it then. We wanted to make a band so we did it.
Dawson: To relax and have fun.
Cal: Biggest lesson the band has taught me is patience is very important
5. Who are the band’s biggest influences?
Cal: The band has a lot of diverse influences. Everything from Tom Petty and the
Heartbreaks, Poison, The Red Hot Chili Peppers, Greta Van Fleet, and Pink Floyd.
6. What’s your favorite part about being in the band?
William: Hanging out with my friends in the garage playing some sick tunes.
Dawson: Jam sessions.
Cal: My favorite part about being in a band is spending time with my friends and learning
some of our favorite songs. That and the many fans really fuel my passion for the band.
04.20
Kobe Bryant Biography
Early Life: 1978-1991
Kobe Bryant was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on August 28, 1978. After his father,
Joe “Jellybean” Byrant, finished his career as a NBA basketball player, their family moved to
Italy for the next seven years. During those years, he moved around the country a lot,
learned how to speak fluent Italian, started playing basketball, and played soccer for fun.
During the summer, he would travel back to America to play in a basketball summer
league, but did not move back until he was 13 years old.
Basketball: 1991-2016
The year after the Bryant family returned to the States, Kobe Bryant joined the Lower
Merion High School basketball team. With his eye on the NBA, he worked extremely hard;
he led his high school team to state championships all four years and began working out
with the 76ers. All throughout high school he was a hard working student but decided to go
straight into the NBA after graduation.
During the 1996 NBA draft, he was selected by the Charlotte Hornets as the 13th overall
pick but was ultimately traded to the Los Angeles Lakers. He signed a three-year rookie
contract that totalled $3.5 million. Bryant's first game was during the Summer Pro League,
during which he averaged 24.5 points and 5.3 rebounds in 4 games.
Just a year after, he participated in a Rookie Challenge and won the Slam Dunk Contest,
becoming the youngest dunk champion. During this year, he also earned himself a spot on
the NBA All-Rookie Second Team. Meanwhile, the Lakers advanced to the Western
Conference semifinals. During the playoffs against Utah Jazz, Byron Scott, Robert Horry,
and Shaquille O’ Neal were all taken off the court for an assortment of different reasons,
and Byrant was put in a lead role. He ended up missing a two-point jump shot in the fourth
quarter, and then misfiring 3 three-point shots during overtime; and the Utah Jazz ended04.20 up winning 98-93. Nonetheless, O’ Neal commented that "[Bryant] was the only guy who had the guts at the time to take shots like that." During his second season, as his time on the court began to increase, his point average more than doubled (from 7.6 to 15.4). He was also runner-up for the NBA’s Sixth Man of the Year Award and became the youngest All-Star in NBA history when he was voted to be a starter in the 1998 All-Star game. This same year, during the 1998-99 season, Bryant emerged as a premier guard in the league--starting every game for the shortened 50-game season. This marked the end of his initial contract, but Byrant signed a new six-year contract worth $70 million. In 1999, Phil Jackson became coach of the Lakers; and Bryant became one of the premier shooting guards in the league, earning him places on All-NBA, All-Star, and All-Defensive teams. Because of Jackson’s guidance and utilization of triangle offense, Bryant and O’Neal rose to the elite class of NBA and the Lakers won three consecutive championships (2000, 2001, and 2002). By 2003, Bryant was averaging 30 points, 6.9 rebounds, 5.9 assists, and 2.2 steals per game. When Shaquille O'Neal was traded to the Miami Heat in 2004, Bryant declined an offer to join the Los Angeles Clippers and signed a seven year contract with the Lakers. O’ Neal leaving hit the Lakers hard, but Bryant worked diligently to support his team. In January 2006, during a game against the Toronto Raptors, Bryant scored 81 points (the second-highest single-game mark). Personal life thus far: Flashback to 2001, Bryant (23) married Vanessa Laine (19). None of the people close to Bryant attended his wedding; his parents were opposed to the marriage for a number of reasons. However, in 2003, their first daughter (Natalia) was born, which reconciles Bryant and his family. Then, in 2006, their second daughter (Gianna) was born. In 2008, Bryant was named Most Valuable Player and was selected to play in his 11th consecutive All-Star Game as a starter. This same year, he led the Lakers to the NBA finals, where they lost to the Boston Celtics. However, they came back in 2009 and beat the
04.20 Orlando Magic, winning the NBA Finals. Then, in 2010, they beat the Boston Celtics, winning their second straight title. In both the 2008 and 2012 Olympics, Bryant played alongside Kevin Durant, LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony as they won consecutive gold medals. In April 2013, Bryant tore his Achilles tendon and then fractured his knee six games into the 2013-2014 season. In 2014, he surpassed Michael Jordan for third all-time on the NBA scoring list but ended the season early because of a torn rotator cuff. He came back for the 2015-2016 NBA season, but struggled to get back into physical shape because of all the injuries he had in previous years. It was in November 2015 that he announced he would retire at the end of the season. On The Players’ Tribune website, he wrote: “My heart can take a pounding. My mind can handle the grind, but my body knows it’s time to say goodbye.” He also released a poem that was turned into a beautiful short film, which later won an Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film in 2018. At his last game on April 13, 2016, he scored 60 points, leading the Lakers to a win against the Utah Jazz. In response to Bryant’s retirement, Magic Johnson said: "Excellence for 20 years. Kobe Bryant has never cheated the game, never cheated us as the fans. He has played through injury, he has played hurt. And we have five championship banners to show for it." Post-Career: 2016-2020 Even though Bryant left the NBA, not working wasn’t in his schedule. He woke up everyday at 4am, never quit training, and stayed in close contact with all of his NBA connections. One of the most significant accomplishments of his post-career was working with Chad Faulkner to rebrand and expand Faulker’s original Sports Academy facility to its current name, Mamba Sports Academy Facility. This “100,000 square-foot facility… houses five basketball courts, five volleyball courts, two beach volleyball courts, a turf field, combatives and self-defense dojo, a comprehensive sports medicine practice for medical therapy and rehabilitation, a biomechanics lab, a world-class cognitive training lab, an e-sports training ground, batting cages and pitching mounds, a mondo sprint track, a learning center for academic tutoring and training, and a yoga/cycling studio” (Mambasportsacademy.com). Bryant wanted to create a training facility that would enable every level of athlete to train
04.20 with a “full-circle approach that includes body, performance and cognitive training” because that is the Mamba way (Mambasportsacademy.com). Kobe also took these years as an opportunity to spend more quality time with his wife and four daughters. He even coached his second daughter, Gianna’s, AAU basketball team (“The Mambas”) for two seasons. On January 26, 2020, on their way to a tournament game at Mamba Sports Academy, Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna, and seven other passengers died in a helicopter crash. After their passing, Magic Johnson said: "I thought he was going to live forever. I thought he was invincible. ... There was nobody who took more pride in putting on that Laker uniform than Kobe. Nobody. He was just special. We will miss him and we'll remember him for his greatness, but let's not forget how he impacted the world, too." I am so grateful I had the opportunity to look back on Kobe Bryant’s life and all he has done and worked for. I am a soccer player and have never really been exposed to the basketball/NBA community, but I have never observed and read about so much love and dedication. From his basketball career to the Mamba Sports Academy, Bryant was never motivated by money or fame. All he wanted was to inspire aspiring athletes and give them the opportunity to reach their goals, and not just basketball players but all athletes. He had a determined mind, a dedicated heart, and an ambitious spirit. I am so grateful for leaders/athletes like him who continue to give youth and adults someone to aspire to.
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Basketball Champions
We never got the opportunity to congratulate the Varsity Girls Basketball team for winning
the championship this year, so we wanted to take a minute and do so! We admire all the
time and work each of the girls, parents, and coaches put in to helping the team achieve
their goals this year. We are so proud of them!
“I have played basketball for years and played with a lot of people, so winning with this team after
the challenges throughout the years made this experience so much sweeter! It felt amazing to see
my goals be accomplished and made me happy to end my career on that note!” - Amelia Huebel (12)
Inspirational Days, by Mr. Stephen Aldred
Mr. Aldred published his first book! Many
of you have probably heard, but we are
delighted to finally include this wonderful
announcement in our newspaper!
Inspirational Days is a compilation of poems
about the lessons he has learned, the
experiences he has had, the people he has
met, and the places he has gone. It is full of
wisdom, honesty, and truth as Mr. Aldred
talks about “work, childhood, sports, travel,
music, freedom, depression, and close
family experiences.” We are very proud of
you, Mr. Aldred!04.20
Lesson From Bert’s
Written by Mrs. Stephanie
In this crazy climate of the coronavirus, it is not hard to find people
committing kind acts and reaching out to help others. It is refreshing to hear and
see. One of my favorite places and stories is Bert’s Market on Folly Beach. Anyone
who lives on the South Carolina coast has hopefully made his/her way to Folly. It is
the quiet beach community on the coast that is a short distance from Charleston. It
is home to serious SC surfers and local beach goers. If you have been to Folly, then
hopefully you have been to Bert’s Market. The market’s endearing slogan is,“ We
may doze, but we never close” and this is true. Bert’s market is the only grocery
store on the island and has been preparing breakfast, selling beach paraphernalia,
making hot dogs, and serving surfers for 27 years. It is THE place to go for any need
you have when you live or visit Folly. As well as selling items, Bert’s is the spot of
generosity on the island. I was there at Thanksgiving and witnessed them hosting a
free Turkey meal to anyone who was not celebrating with his/her family. They are
also famous for supporting the Surfers for Healing program. This is a program for
special needs children who spend a week on Folly learning to surf, but the most
recent gift for the community is a space at Bert’s where one can find a needed
snack or ingredient. My daughter calls it the love box. This box is full of snacks and
other items available free of charge. It is amazing to see an action like this when
stores can and do sell almost anything to “hungry” customers. This love box seems
to fall in line with the character of Bert’s. Bert’s daughter Julia and her husband
Omar carry on the legacy of kindness of Bert that reaches hearts in a time like this.
I read an article this week by Micheal Stravato with the NY Times w ho talked
about solidarity and generosity in this mayheim. That is exactly what I see at Bert’s,
solidarity and generosity. May we all learn the lesson.04.20
Democratic Primary
Written by Mrs. Shelhorse
Joe Biden
Who is he?
He is a former two-term Vice President of the United States and Senator from the state of
Delaware. He was born in Scranton, Pennsylvania and attended the University of Delaware,
majoring in History and Political Science. He attended Syracuse University of Law and was
admitted to the Delaware bar in 1969.
Where are some key points of his platform?
He wants to expand the Affordable Care Act, expanding it to include a public option for
Americans to purchase. He has announced plans to close tax loopholes, especially those
found in inheritance tax codes. He has proposed to increase federal funding to help Title 1
schools, increase teacher pay, expand access to free pre-k programs, and allot funding in
more mental health services in public schools across the country. He is a gun control
advocate who supports universal background checks and has pushed for a ban on certain
weapons and high capacity magazines.
Bernie Sanders
Who is he?
He is a United States Senator from Vermont. He was born in Brooklyn, New York and
graduated with a degree in Political science from University of Chicago.
What are some key points of his platform?
Bernie Sanders is a supporter of Medicare for All: a single payer, national health insurance
plan to provide all Americans with healthcare coverage. He wants to reinstate DACA and
reform the immigration policy of the United States. He supports free four year college
education and the cancellation of all student loan debt. He promotes establishing an
annual tax on the top .1 percent of U.S. households. He has also pledged to reform Wall
Street by breaking up big banks and reinstituting the Glass-Steagall act, which separated
investment banking from retail banking.
Sources:
https://joebiden.com/
https://berniesanders.com/
https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-lists/2020-democratic-candidates-issues-policy-positions-820811/
If someone is interested in writing about Donald Trump’s views (or politics in general), please email
us! We welcome all requests and submissions, but ask that what is written is moderate and strives to
show all sides of an argument.04.20 Thank you for reading the April 2020 issue of The Blue and White! We hope you enjoyed and that you feel more informed and inspired than before. We are grateful for each of you and hope you know that we are here to support and uplift you. Now, we are working diligently to make our next issue, and we will tell you… the May 2020 issue is going to be one for the books! So, keep your eye out for its release on May 1! Here is a hint: SENIORS! Do you have a question or comment? Reach out! Here is how: Alyssa Lewis, editor: l ewisal@beaufortacademy.org Stephanie Fowler, advisor: s fowler@beaufortacademy.org
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