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Volume IV Issue V April 2021 https://www.fusd.net/abmiller

Introduction by Michael Vedo With the vaccination rollout in California reaching unprecedented numbers, we are seeing our cases of COVID-19 plummet daily. On the twelfth of April, California’s vaccination population of those 16 years and older is 28 percent. With 29,034,050 doses being administered, nearly 50% of the population has had at least one dose of the vaccine. As a state, California has handled the efficiency of vaccine distribution better than some countries. In mid-April and as demographics of eligible groups continues to expand, the hope is that with those vaccinated, herd immunity will take hold and phase out the virus altogether. This means that our view of normalcy, inches closer and closer to restoration. This means it is time to return to in-person learning. But with all the excitement of our region heading into orange and yellow tiers, few have stopped to actually ask those that are most affected if they want to return to in-person learning this year: the students. It is almost a forgone conclusion that everyone wants to return at some point to the classroom before the year is over, but realistically, that is a falsified assumption. Some students have legitimate fears and concerns about in person learning, even if that means remaining in isolation for another few months before the start of next school year. Being that this is a student led publication, I felt it very important to allow those that matter most, the students, to voice their position on returning to in-person learning. This photo was taken by me on Friday, March 13, 2020. As I packed-up my supplies With that said, I asked three students to express their insight on the minutes after students left the premise, an eerie, uneasy quietness nestled itself into situation. my classroom, and the rest of the H-Building. First being junior, Tiana Larsen. I had Tiana as a student for Honors English freshmen year and she was also in my Journalism class writing for the publication at the time we were sent home in hopes of curtailing the pandemic. I know Tiana to not only be an extremely intelligent individual, but one that is full of creativity, kindness, and empathy. Not many students think to ask their teachers how their day is going or express concern if I have a pensive look on my face. Tiana is the one student that will be aware and ask. Octavio Galvan has been with me all four years of his high school career. Not many can put up with me for one year, let alone four, but Octavio and I have a bond over all things Stars Wars and sarcasm. Since day one,

Octavio has been the definition of a rock. If something needs to be done, it will get done. He was with me on our Yearbook staff at the time we were sent home. Finally, Melvin Alvarez. Like Tiana and Octavio, I too had Melvin as a freshman in Honors English. Now, while Melvin did not always do his work, that was something that I could always look beyond as his unorthodox perspectives during class Socratics and insight in his writings made me jump at the chance to work with him in Yearbook. He too was on the Yearbook staff when we were sent home. I encourage you all to please, take the time and read their unfiltered takes. Some will be on par with yours, some will not. That is okay. It is important for the student voice to be heard ahead of our return to in-person learning on May 3.

By Tiana Larsen, Grade 11 I do not wish for your pity in sharing I have my small group of friends that I Distance learning has become the this with you—isolation is difficult no mat- talk to whether we do or do not have school. I norm. It is the norm, this is just the way ter who you are—but I think it helps set up could just imagine returning to school, things are. I have survived for over a year— my reservations about potentially returning sitting inside one of my AP classes, and my whether or not I have thrived is debatable— to school. I feel a million anxieties race teacher staring back at my blank expression and in some ways, it is hard to remember through my head at the thought: I’ll finally realizing I have no clue what is actually what life was like before the pandemic. For be a senior, will I even get a graduation? going on. I would much rather sit behind the instance, when I am watching a TV show or What will I return to? Will I be slotted on safety of an inactive camera talking to my dog movie, every time without fail I either freak the same days as my friends? Will the stu- about how awesome the new The Falcon and out wondering why they don’t have masks on dents in the classroom be prioritized over The Winter Soldier episode was. or just mentally put masks on the characters. the ones stuck on the computer?—it is then, At this point I have already started the (Yes, even the old shows! I just started in the moment where I must stop myself and seven week count down until I am finished. If watching Big Time Rush for the first time and take a moment to breathe. I go to class or open a laptop, I am just ready can’t even count the number of times my As of April 2021, I am not ready. to be done. mind has wandered and suddenly I have I’m scared and I’m not too prideful to admit imagined one of the characters has a mask that. The thought of returning to what feels on!) like an entirely different world than the one I remember life at A.B. Miller before I was forced to leave in March 2020 terrifies the pandemic, but it feels so impossibly far me, but I still find a part of myself buzzing By Melvin Alvarez, Grade 12 away like some hallucination or fever dream. with excitement, knowing that, I may soon Sometimes I can’t help but wonder if I Every time I hear people talking about return to normalcy—or what’s left of it at going back to school all I could think is, actually did imagine it all in the first place— least. I also find myself worrying about the all those years of kindergarten-10th grade, “What’s even the point of going back now?” other possibility: the possibility that we may I mean, yeah, it would be nice to go to were they all just a figment of my imagina- not return to schools for my senior year. For tion? I really wouldn’t know how else to school for my final months as a senior, but now, I will try to keep the worries at bay there’s literally only a handful of weeks left. explain how quickly isolation has tainted all and try to take each day in stride. memories of normalcy. At that point, I would just rather continue to I won’t give you a full run-down of pretend in my online classes until I graduate. my medical history—there’s really no need— I was optimistic about going back but the most important conditions I have at when it was in the talks a couple of months play in this pandemic are neurodivergency back, though there was a tinge of panic in my heart. That panic came from the fact that I (for those who are unfamiliar, it is an By Octavio Galvan, Grade 12 umbrella term that describes the way in which would have to miraculously be awake at 7AM, As a senior, my longing to go to which seems like a total pain. people with mental disorders and illnesses are school is already at an all-time low, but in different from the “norm;” it also describes It was a nightmare a year ago and a all seriousness, I could definitely live nightmare now. the way that the brain may be altered from the without going back to in person attendance. norm or “neurotypical” brain due to these As a person who loves to sleep, it The main reason is because we doesn’t make any sense that I love to sleep at conditions) and immunocompromisation. would be returning to class, and not to In some ways, isolation is different for the early hour of 3AM. Trust me it’s not on school. With all the restrictions it is hard to purpose, well most of the time. It is an endless me than most people at this point. The first believe that going back to school would three months of quarantine never really ended cycle of waking up and sleeping late. The include any events or aspects that I actually waking up late part is the problem, especially for me. When the restrictions lifted and miss about high school. There would be no relaxed for most people, I was still stuck at when it’s 30 minutes into first period and I am rallies, no dances. And I honestly like barely rolling out of bed. home; when people rushed out of their homes having good grades for a change, so going at the first taste of freedom, I stayed in the I am not completely against going back is not the best idea for me. back, maybe since I would not have my mom confines of my home. Throughout the Some students claim to miss people pandemic, I have been on maybe ten nagging at me to clean the kitchen when I am at school; I cannot relate to that at all. If I’m clearly doing something important. At the recreational outings in over a year—about one hundred percent honest with you all, I five of those outings were seeing my same time, having online classes does work don’t want to see you, and you probably more for me since I enjoy doing stuff at my friends—and other than those rare moments don’t want to see me either. of true escape, I really only leave my house to own pace, which means doing all my work last go to the store, doctor’s office, or to eat minute and hope with my being that I would dinner at my grandparents’ house. be able to finish everything on time. It is a stressful process, but it gets the job done. Going back to school is a weird topic for me. I’m not sure if I would want my last few weeks of high school back. I wouldn’t complain about seeing everyone again, but at the same time it will not be something I would be up and arms about.

Never one to shy away from a challenge, Larsen enrolled in aviation during Term 2 and has already logged some time in the sky. “I was really excited to fly and I'm really excited to go back,” exclaimed Larsen. Since Distance Learning commenced in March of 2020, Galvan has seen his bedroom transform into Much like Galvan, Alvarez too uses his bed for his classroom. His bed, now serving as his desk. His his workspace. Funko Pop Collection, now serving has his inspiration. By Elisa Chavez and Tiana Larson Quarantine left many bored out of their minds—stuck at home with nothing to do! Some A.B. Miller students fell into new obsessions to cure the quarantine boredom. From cars to reading to fashion, Miller students have found many new passions! During quarantine, sophomore student Arely Magaña has been obsessed with cars and reading. “It started a few months ago, I'd say in September of last year,” explains Magaña. Her dad en- couraged the sophomore to take an interest in cars, while she is learning how to drive. It started with “teaching [her] the different parts of cars and how they work” and now the sophomore has “become really into it and want[s] to learn more about them every day.” She is mostly interested in BMWs, so it By Anabella Galan and Grace comes as little surprise that her Hernandez dream car is a BMW E30—for Since the first week of its uniqueness, four-cylinder being quarantined last March, engine, and appearance. students have dreamt about the Her initial encounter day that the quarantine is lifted with quarantine “had me bored and their lives return back to out of my mind,” the sopho- normal. more admits. Quarantine bore- Plans regarding what to dom had her turning to reading do and who to see afterwards a good book, and it has become have been discussed throughout something she does when she the last year as students have takes a much-needed break. been stuck at home. Out of all the books she has Junior Geralyn Lopez has read so far, her favorite is We Were Liars “been wanting to hangout with by E. Lockhart. my [her] friends and Kaly Cardenas—fellow sopho- family” for a while more—has also become recently ob- because she “haven’t sessed, but Cardenas’ focus is on her per- [hasn’t] seen any of sonal style and wardrobe. Her fashion them in a very long obsession began when she “started to ex- time and I [she] real- periment with new fashion trends going ly miss [misses] eve- on around social media like Tik Tok and ryone so much”. Instagram.” The sophomore claims her Similarly, old style felt “too basic”, and she decided junior Dana Edrees that she “wanted to express [herself] wants to visit her more.” Cardenas’ new and improved friends and family in style is “really a mix of tighter and baggi- her home country, Dubai. er clothes, plus more fun colors!” “I really wanna go back and visit Dubai and visit my hometown,” Edrees said. “Because I get to see the people that knew me from childhood and I get to relive my childhood moments and see how everyone has been doing, go to my favorite places, more specifically the food places because here nobody knows how to really do them the same way they do them in Dubai.” Other students, like Edrees, have high hopes for their post-quarantine plans. Lopez would like to “be able to go to a Harry Styles or Billie Eilish and not outgoing,” and also because “she would trust me [her] more and she’s more concert” with her sister and friends lenient than my [her] parents.” because she has “been wanting to go Despite being in quarantine sparking new ideas for the future, some students to a concert since I had to put their plans on pause for the past year, like freshman Emily Montenegro. [she] was very little”, “The first thing I want to do is be able to go and look at things for my and “it would be so Quinceañera and actually put stuff into plan for it,” said Montenegro. “It is the first much fun!” thing that I want to do because I was supposed to have my Quinceañera this year, but Sophomore it’s now getting pushed back until the pandemic is over and everything is safe. I have Lizbeth Velasco would been planning to do this for around two years so that it was possible for this year but of like to “explore and course the plans changed this year.” learn new things about The past year has left most feeling bored and hopeless , but the finish line is me [herself]” on a road trip to Vancouver, during which now in sight, and soon those dream plans will be reality. she “would stop in various places along the way and visit the place where they shot Twilight and Smallville.” Juniors Brianna Morales and Dana Edrees would like to travel to new places after quarantine. Morales would love to travel “overseas and traveling [travel] to other countries” with her best friends and little sister because “it has always been my [her] dream to travel the world and learn about different cultures.” Edrees wants to “go to Seattle with my [her] sister” because “Seattle is so beautiful and cozy.” She wants to go with her sister because “my [her] family is stubborn By Octavio Galvan and Tiana Larson After a long year of mask, social distancing, and avoiding people all together it seems that we are finally beginning to return to some normalcy once again. One of the tools helping to lead the way back to normalcy is the COVID vaccine. Mostly everyone is aware that it exists, especially since no one can seem to get it without posting it on Instagram, but there has also been a fair number of jokes poking at people having outlandish side effects like growing another arm. We at The Miller Scoop thought this would be an interesting subject to ask our fellow peers; if the COVID vaccine happened to give you an amazing mutation, what would you like it to be? Senior David Santana says that “if the COVID vaccine gave [him] a random mutation [he] would want it to be the ability to talk to animals.” He thinks that talking to animals would be extremely fascinating because “[he has] always wondered how [or if] animals communicate with each other.” Santana would immediately start talking to the birds because they seem to have just naturally started flying in patterns like professional skydivers and would like to know how and why. Unfortunately, mutations do not tend to look pretty, so to gain this ability, it might come with a pair of antennas. Yarely Davalos would prefer her mutation to be something that can benefit her on a daily basis. She would like to have “night vision.”

One of the main reasons for this is because despite the fact that she is a senior, she is still “scared of the dark.” It is no secret that some of us have tried to navigate our way to the kitchen in the dark and having night vision would save us from a couple stubbed toes or adrenaline spike from that weird noise you cannot explain. Davalos would also like night vision for night drives. She hopes it will help her not “get lost.” Educator Mrs. Williams has already gone toe-to-toe with the “first dose” and dealt with a “small allergic reaction.” She describes how she and her daughter received the vaccine at the same time, but she was the only one who had “got an instant headache and then [her] throat started to feel like it [was] going to close up completely.” However, this was not the reaction or mutation she would wish for, instead, she questioned, “Can I be invisible?” Being invisible would allow her to get much work and traveling done without the burden of socializing. Trips to the grocery store would be far more convenient if no socializing was involved. Being invisible would also allow her to take a part in relaxing without the guilt of doing so. If no one can see “just lay[ing] on the couch” then no one can “shame or guilt” you about it. “If [she] was invisible nobody would know that [she] was being lazy.” Mrs. Williams does note that one downside to being invisible is that she may see or hear something she should not have. Like a “discussion that might hurt [her] feelings.” But what is that compared to the freedom to be openly lazy.

By Melvin Alvarez and Cloey Caprio The success of Netflix has caused a streaming revolution, causing a great leap in the way audiences get their entertainment. In the last 10 years, we have seen a rapid evolution of entertainment that only needs a screen and a strong internet connection. In the past year alone, there was a 25% increase in people who use a streaming service. With the ever-increasing amount of services available, each one careering to different people. While not often thought as one, but YouTube is Aaliyah Lozano’s (12) service of choice. Lozano prefers YouTube for its array of videos, so it allows her to watch what she wants. The service has comes in the clutch when she is “struggling in math, [learn to] fix a car, or [wants] to listen to music.” Some streaming services like Disney+ only offer properties that the company owns, though it still offers diverse con- tent for different people. For Brianna Castellon Medin (10), she prefers to use the service to see her favorite characters Iron Man and Loki in action. She loves using Disney+ to have Marvel marathons whenever she pleases. Medin expressed her delight over the wide selection since “it has old T.V. shows like from the 90s and stuff so it has kind of a nostalgic feel from it.” For Trinere Rojas (11), their go-to choice for entertainment is Netflix. They use Netflix almost every day since they enjoy the service’s T.V. show selection. Whenever they are not swamped with schoolwork, they love to sit back and unwind to some T.V. shows. Their favorite show on Netflix is The Society, the characters and story of the series have Rojas hooked. Though Rojas sows some bias to “the main character Allie, she is inspiring [her] because she goes through so many struggles, yet only gets stronger. Naturally, Rojas wants everyone to check out The Society. By Angel Ramirez and Daniel Contreras It has been hard for everyone to temporarily let go of all their regular activities and routines. For example, Sophomore Yazira Espinoza would have been able to perform in her first dance concert and would’ve made so many new friends. Espinoza believes that she could have had a good academic year since she got classes, she enjoyed but due to distance learning, she had a hard time. Senior Alejandro Ramirez would have done many things this school year given the opportunity. Ramirez wishes that this year he could have been more “productive and proactive” within his important classes this year. He wishes he could be more involved in the long run to have been more “prepared” for the long run he wishes that he knew more for the long run. Deeply emphasizing the roots of its importance to him by mentioning procrastination and how “not [doing] well” could be critical in the “long term”. Ramirez wishes more involvement as it is important to himself to do well it establishes “a sense of pride that [he] did all” that he could something to marvel at that even within his four walls he sees the importance of education and wishes he could have had some closer interaction to an extent. Freshman Amy Guevara had spent her freshman year very different from what she had in mind. Being indoors had made her think of all the things she wished she could have done. Guevara would have wanted to spend her freshman year making fun experiences with her friends, such as going to all the football games and pep rallies. Aside from her school like, Guevara was also really looking forward to visiting her extended family in Nicaragua last summer. Guevara and her sister had gone the year prior to last year and they were hoping to make it a “yearly tradition.” Guevara says it would “bring more memories of night plane rides, cliff jumping, and spending time with cousins. Since Guevara is also in avid, she was hoping to partake in the college field trips and help out with many community events. If she was able to, Senior Jaelyn Lynton would have joined the Cheer Competition team and the Volleyball team. Lynton has been planning to join the competition team for her Senior year since her Sophomore year, and she was “really sad that [she was not] able to join because of COVID-19.” Lynton really wanted to try out volleyball as well, and she hopes that she can “get an opportunity in the future to do both sports.”

By Anyolie Guevara and Jasmin Flores Music has been a form of escapism for many students throughout this school year. Weather it is a newly discovered or well -established artist, there is always excitement when a good recommendation is found. Discovering new music is almost a hobby for senior David Santana. While being stuck at home, his newest discovery is The Kid LAROI. He explains that even with the singles that came out last year, he started getting into his music only after his first album came out earlier last year. His best songs according to Santana are “TELL ME WHY,” “GO,” and “SO DONE.” He listens to those songs day, night, in the car, on speakers, whenever. What makes it easy to go back to his music is the fact that “his songs are very short and catchy.” He enjoys his style of music and says there are not many artists like him right now. Santana believes “he has more to show in the future.” Over Quarantine, Daniela Lopez has discovered a large variety of artists and songs that she has fallen in love with. Declan McKenna is someone that Lopez has discovered, whose music she really enjoys. Lopez began to find an interest in his music because she loved all of the upbeat nature that was within his songs, even when the song itself was not supposed to be very upbeat. Lopez really likes their songs, “The Kids Don’t Wanna Come Home” and “Brazil.” She says that “they’re the type of songs you need to blast on a night car ride with friends.” During quarantine, Senior Maya Arellano discovered Beach Bunny after hearing the bands’ music in the background of multiple videos. The songs are special to her as Beach Bunny sings on topics that Arellano can relate to. Bunny sings about a lot of topics many other singers would not dare to sing about something that Arellano takes a liking to. One of Arellano’s favorite songs is “Cloud 9” as it touches on having confidence in yourself no matter what you look like; Arellano listens to this song whenever she feels down. When she listens to it, it gives her the feeling of not being alone in addition to being happy and confident. Sophomore Sebastian Velazquez recommends the group Stray Kids. Specifically, the songs “God’s Menu” and “Black Door” are the top tier tracks. Sebastian prefers to “blast it with speakers in [his] house and feel the walls vibrate.” The entirety of Stray Kids’ discography appeals to him, which contributes to the reason why they are his favorite group; however, it is not the only reason. He is adamant that “they have Hwang Hyunjin, so they automatically win compared to all the other groups in existence.” Sebastian is passionate about Stray Kids, which is evident and he simply states, “Hyunjin is good.” A.B. Miller’s primary goal is to ensure every student is college and career ready upon graduation. We pride ourselves in providing our students with an excellent academic and extracurricular experience, yet, we understand that providing additional supports will further enhance our students’ chances of academic success as young adults. Our community has rallied around us to help provide these additional supports in the form of scholarships. Our supports fundraised and donated over $25,000! On behalf of our students, I’d like to thank our community for their unconditional support over the years. Your support affords us the ability to provide our students with an exceptional academic experience, close the achievement gap, and provide educational access to all students. Once again, thank you for your on-going support!

Sincerely,

Dr. Dustin Saxton Principal, A.B. Miller High School

A.B. Miller Thanks: -Fontana Management Michael Vedo begins his seventh year as head of A.B. Miller’s -A.B. Miller Scholarship Fund -Fontana Police Officers Association Journalism program. When not teaching English and working on the -AP -Fontana Pop Warner yearbook, Mr. Vedo enjoys listening to punk rock music, spending time with his fiancé, and collecting Nike Air Maxes. He is also an avid believer in all these -AVID -Fontana Transport supernatural and paranormal and enjoys watching reruns of The X-Files, Mindhunter, -ASB -Fontana Women’s Club Search Party, Gravity Falls, Stranger Things, and Twin Peaks. -CSF -Rotolo Chevrolet -Conservatory of Dance Scholarship -Schools First Credit Union -FCCLA -State Farm Insurance -HSA -Zonta Octavio Galvan is a Senior -Football Boosters -Joan Albert Memoral and cannot wait till that fact -Library -Bob Freeman Memorial is no longer accurate. This -Key Club -William Marcus Memorial is Octavio’s second year in -Girls Volleyball -Rudy Rodriguez Memorial Angel Ramirez likes Journalism and is excited to -Boys Basketball: Sean Rooks -Lee Guggisberg Memorial watching Netflix, Memorial Scholarship remind everyone how incredibly -USW playing with his friends -Randall Jennings Memorial RMS strange of a geek he is. He enjoys -Fontana Rotary and taking long drives. -Locust Elementary PTA watching a wide genre of films and -PGA Shows he likes watching -North Tamarind PTA especially enjoys classic pop culture movies such as Back to the Future, are BoJack Horseman, That 70’s -California Steel Show (which was sadly taken off of Jurassic Park, and above all, Star -Fontana Exchange Club Wars. Octavio hopes to gain a career Netflix), How I Met Your Mother, and recently Lost In Space. He -Fontana Council PTA in Law Enforcement and cannot wait -Fontana Kiwanis to begin his next step to college. enjoys playing a variety of video games with his friends. When he is taking long drives, he Elisa Chavez is a enjoys putting on music and Tiana Larson, like many students, can often be found sur- sophomore at A.B Miller relaxing (so long as there is not rounded by a stack of homework, but prefers to be enjoy- High School. This is her traffic). ing one of many hobbies, such as embroidery or read- first year in Journalism ing, or watching tv shows and movies with family and and is also in the Varsity Daniel Silva is a Senior friends. They run an aesthetically-pleasing “studygram” cheer team for A.B. During her free at A.B. Miller High page on Instagram (@strangersteelsky_studies) and are ready to time, Elisa’s favorite hobbies School. He enjoys kick off their second year in Journalism. Tiana’s friends are con- include reading romance novels watching TV, playing stantly hearing about the latest obsession of the fun-loving junior, and obsessing over fictional videogames, and filling including MTV’s Teen Wolf, MTV’s Clone High, and many other characters. You will also find her in his recessive boredom. Some of shows too lengthy to name. listening to music from Harry the shows and movies which he Styles or the Arctic Monkeys as currently holds as his favorites are Anyolie Guevara is a Junior and is a first-year member of well as watching shows on The Office and Napoleon Dynamite. the Yearbook team. She loves to go out and skate with Netflix such as The He is well acquainted with his her friends, and especially loves to spend time with her Office, Gilmore Girls, or anything pillow and his blanket and staying dogs. To keep herself distracted during times like now, true crime related. Her goal is up until 1:00 doing “homework.” Anyolie listens to her favorite songs and is always to step out of her shy shell and He as well likes music though it is looking for something new to include in her room. involve herself in her school not a good combo playing it on Although she is a very shy person, she is a very sweet person to be more. blast at night. He is a relatively around! okay student with the average C in Anabella Galan is a junior classes. Jasmine Flores is a junior at A.B. Miller High School. and this is her second year She has been in the conservatory program for two years and this is her first year in yearbook. In her free time, taking journalism. Prior Cloey Caprio is a junior to attending A.B. Miller, she likes drawing, playing video games and skating. here at A.B. She is also obsessed with anime and anything anime she wrote for her and is the chamber school newspaper in Texas, where related. Fun little fact, her favorite animal is a frog choirs vice president purely because she thinks they are really cute. Her favorite stuffed she had lived for all her and a valuable member life. Besides writing Anabella loves animal is a frog named Wendy. The people she holds closet to her of the softball team. She loves heart are her family and her best friends. photography, reading, and watching Greys Anatomy on discovering new music because Netflix and playing GTA on her Grace Hernandez is a sophomore and is a first-year each activity has the capability free time. She loves her family to shine a light on a different and petting dogs because they are member of the Journalism/Yearbook team. She loves to perspective of life. cute. do make-up, try different aesthetics, and hang-out with her friends and family. In her free time, she watches Melvin Alvarez is a senior at A.B. Miller. His interests include, Netflix and listens to different genres of music. Grace is often but not limited to playing video games, listening to music, and trying to find things she loves or is good at, just to get to know watching TV shows. The one thing that he is not able to talk herself better. Her goal is to graduate high school, go to college, about is sports and that's because of his short attention span. He and become a Forensic Nurse. She thrives to motivate people to does not have the attention span for sports but can rewatch all find self-love within themselves. 900 episodes of One Piece three times. Since absolutely no one asked, his Thank you to all of the writers on this favorite album is Plastic Beach by Gorillaz (not pictured). year’s Staff. Each issue was truly a collaborative effort in every sense. To those that remained on the Staff the entire year: you are pertinacious. Thank you to all that have read and keep reading.