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The Cauldron: 2020-2021 (Covid Edition) The Cauldron Cleveland Central Catholic High School 2020-2021 The COVID Edition 1 As I sit here and write this introduction to our Cauldron Magazine, I can’t help but think about our students and faculty. This year has definitely been one for the history books and it will be, nonetheless. Our students and this great staff truly missed out on a lot of experiences due to Covid and the sad part of it all, is that ALL of us missed the students. Yes, they were online, some in person, yet there was a piece missing from the puzzle here at Cleveland Central Catholic. I would have never thought that I would be teaching from a computer screen, knowing that there was a “misconnect” between the students and teacher. One really misses out on interaction, social discussions, the laughter, the foolishness, the learning that goes on inside a classroom where students, teachers and the entire building comes alive with energy and those “a-ha” moments that make the experience of teaching and learning worth so much. The one thing that never changes though, is our students’ ability to create, inspire and write. This collection of poems, stories and essays paint a picture of their side of the story through this pandemic. These are selections that paint a picture of a world that needs change, that needs prayer, love and their thoughts are the hope of a new future; their future, OUR FUTURE. As you read any of the selections within this edition of The Cauldron, you will be reminded that hope is not lost, prayer is never lost and God is the center of their world. Enjoy this “Covid” edition of The Cauldron Magazine where the words not only inspire, but they tell the stories of change, hope and as always, educating those that want to listen…… Open up your ears and eyes to our future, it sure looks promising. Sincerely, Mr. Rock 2 The Poetry Thoughts and ideas from OUR FUTURE….. 3 Artistine Beavers Mr. Rock English 12 (period _____) 21 April 2021 The End We are coming to the final days, we sit back and continue to fantasize about the dark days. It’s coming to an end, we have to say our last goodbyes, it won’t even feel like it, we moved on so soon. This year was a year to remember, hard to sympathize because we hardly have memories, to even say this was our last goodbyes. But we make the most of them, this will be a story to tell, but like I said, “this is The End.” 4 Johnny Black Mr. Rock English 12 (period _____) 21 April 2021 Boring Year This year has been the most boring year out of all my 4 years of being in high school. I have been really doing nothing, just staying inside and playing games. The only thing that made this year fun was sports, the only thing that made me feel like this school year was not boring. Not being in school all of the time and being at home most of the time was pretty boring for a school year. The things that made this year fun were my girlfriend and sports. Wrestling really made me happy this year; making it to states and places I knew I would make, such as to Columbus for the Wrestling State Tournament, but never in 100 years I thought I would place. If I went back in time and told my past self this, he would never believe me. I started to watch more movies because I was stuck in the house so much. I've been watching all the DC movies, from the cartoons, to live action movies, but this has been my best year academically, focused on school work and focused on getting into a good college. 5 Rheana Bolden Mr. Rock English 12 (period _____) 21 April 2021 The Pandemic Pandemic, pandemic, pandemic, how will I ever survive in a pandemic? How will I ever get through ? What do I do? Hmm, should I sell something? What could I sell ? A bell , a rail , or maybe a storytale . Hmm what about lashes ? Ugh, what about lashes ? Maybe I should sell glasses, or maybe bus passes ? Or maybe……. I will figure this out. PANDEMIC, PANDEMIC, PANDEMIC! 6 Ariana Cochran Mr. Rock English 12 (period _1st____) 21 April 2021 Normal Students stay home and do online school, wishing Covid would move along, because doing school at home alone, feels like everything won't go back to normal, Some people prayed, some people cried, some people exercised, some people healed. Some people couldn’t find the time to feel pandemic vibes, they just wanted it to be over, they just wanted to go back to their ordinary lives. 7 Treshawn Gooch Mr. Rock English 12 (period _____) 21 April 2021 My Pandemic Experience It was one day in December of 2019, we first discovered an unknown virus that first popped up in Hong Kong China. I was sitting in my room playing video games when I heard the news. People who had no brain cells thought that the Corona Virus was a myth/fake thing to scare us, we soon realized it wasn’t a myth when it first hit the USA for the first time. I’m pretty sure the first case was in California but I’m not certain of it. Covid-19 hasn’t affected my life in any way possible except school. I am an introvert, so I like being alone most of the time. If anything, the pandemic bettered my life because it gave me better grades when it came to school. I haven’t lost anyone to the pandemic so that’s a good thing, but not being able to see the people I like kind of stinks. It’s kind of boring that I can’t do anything, but to be able to stay away from people I don’t know, that makes me happy. 8 Marcella Hatcher Mr. Rock English 12 (period _____) 21 April 2021 Moral Of The Story I've been through alot throughout these years, especially dealing with Corona we still have to bare. I wish this was a dream, that we can just wake up with a scream, Covoid is controlling us by the strings, I want to break free and spread my wings. Why can't we just rest…... Without having to stress, I feel like it's for the best. Our lives dealing with quarantine is very overwhelming, a Lot of people are dying from this virus, it's condemning. 9 Jamari Humphrey Mr. Rock English 12 (period _____) 21 April 2021 New America Killings on top of killings, When will it stop? Law enforcements don't learn, Have us fearing for our life. Hope in the end we seek change, after everyone we lost. Justice for Breyonna Taylor my heart goes out, New Black America you see lights, you get scared. Put your hands up young man so U can make it to your bed, enough is enough, it's all about respect Innocent lives gone, they “wanna” shut us up with a check. 10 Ciera Johnson Mr. Rock English 12 (period _____) 21 April 2021 My Senior Year My senior year was not well, as I’'m coming to the end of my senior year. This year was a rough year for us seniors, Covid really messed our senior year up. As a student, I can’t wait till graduation, I'm going to miss school and the teachers, especially the ones that believe in me, When I didn't believe in myself. Pretty soon, this senior year we end for all of us, Graduation is a proud moment for our parents, cousins and all….. 11 Ge'lani Johnson Mr. Rock English 12 (period _1st____) 21 April 2021 "Seasons of Hurt & Grief" The agony of it all…. These are the things which has caused pain, from it I had to gain strength and support, this pandemic will be the death of me. Certainly, I have created sorrow & sadness, which turned myself into great madness, family and friends come & go, now it's time to show humans the monster they created. Bringing Fear and Terror to all who stand, making sure to bring us down forever. 12 Aaliyah Monroe Mr. Rock English 12 (period _____) 21 April 2021 Closest Enemy I learned that my closest enemy was me, I knew it all along, when my mind tells me I don’t belong. I wish it was temporary, but it’s not, it’s hereditary. I beat myself up. I make myself fail No energy to get up, no energy to prevail, I want to do better, I want to be better. But when you're stuck at home, it is hard to do so, most times you don’t want to move, you know? And I'm not talking about a lazy day, like how my grandma says, I’m talking about all of the stress that builds up in your head. You're your closest enemy, you fight to win each day, For what? It’s only for other people’s approval anyway. My worst closest enemy is my mind, not many people will get that, But all in the end, I guess the degree is payback. 13 La’Toya Reeder Mr. Rock English 12 (period __1___) 21 April 2021 2021 Who would’ve thought this year would suck? It's like we’re in a traffic jam, stuck. These are the moments we’re supposed to take in, homecoming, senior night, parties, never begin.
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