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TheThe Golden Golden Bugle Bugle ● Issue● Issue 3 ● Spring/Summer1 ● August 2020 Quarter 2021 In This Issue Greetings! Advice From The Editor I hope all is well with you and your families. As we are now in Cadet Deputy Commander the final quarter of the school year, I wanted to take a moment to reflect and share some advice to everyone. Behavioral Health Interview Brian Thompson, We’ve all done so much in this past year, some of us are still CPS Behavioral Health Manager applying to college, using our voices for social justice, and Surviving Stress & Depression making sure we take care of ourselves and our families from the Counselor Interview pandemic. We may be feeling burned out, ready to call it a day, Kirsten Perry, President but we need to remember that we aren’t done yet. There is a lot Illinois School Counselor Assoc. more work to be done, stages to be crossed, days crossed off, Surviving COVID19 and I know we can all do it. Class of 2021 My advice to you? Remember to take time for yourself, as you Our Senior Staff Members: Their Plans are the one who creates change in your life. Our mental health Financial Aid Administrator Interview is just as important as our future, remember to give yourself a Maureen Amos, Executive Director break, have a drink of water, and breathe in some fresh air. NEIU Financial Aid & Scholarships Spend some time by yourself, with a friend, family member or Financial Aid Tips pet. Don’t feel guilty about taking a break, you are the most important person, and sometimes we all need to recharge. Entertainment What’s up with K-Pop? I wish you all good luck, keep working hard, and stay motivated. I send much love and good vibes, and remember someone is We want YOUR Opinion! always proud of you! JROTC Student Survey c/Brigadier General Zivinka Neri City Corps Staff Deputy Commander Golden Bugle Staff c/BG Zivinka Neri c/COL Laila Martinez c/COL Sasha Clark c/1st Lt. Jullian Cole City Corps Deputy Commander City Corps J-5 Primary City Corps J-6 Primary Air Force HS Logistics Officer Lead Editor/Writer Editor/Writer Writer Writer c/1LT Cheyanne Ligutan c/LTC Nina Ahlheim c/MSG Arly Duran Lane Tech Battalion Medic City Corps J-5 Assistant City Corps J-5 NCOIC Writer Writer Writer Have a story or photo to share with the Golden Bugle? Submit them here! TheThe Golden Golden Bugle Bugle ● Issue● Issue 3 ● Spring/Summer1 ● August 2020 Quarter 2021 “Break the Stigma. Let’s Talk about Mental Health” Our experience with the COVID-19 pandemic highlighted great issues in our society, one of which being mental health. The Golden Bugle staff had the wonderful opportunity to interview Brian K.Thompson to talk about the Healing-Centered Project: a five-year vision, which ensures collective wellness for all CPS students, staff, families, caregivers, and communities. Q: What mental health trends are you seeing with CPS students since the start of COVID-19? A: Since the beginning of COVID, we’ve seen a number of things. We have seen widespread withdrawal and increased feelings of student Brian K. Thompson Jr. isolation due to the abrupt closure of schools due to the pandemic Manager of Behavioral paired with a major shift in our daily routines and social engagement. Health Supports Q: Who does a student talk to at their school when they are experiencing a mental health crisis? A: There are counselors and social workers in every building where students can go to for confidential counseling support, but students shouldn’t have to search for them. They should be able to talk to any trusted staff member in the building who can connect them to the appropriate supports. And as the District continues to work towards fulfilling its commitment to providing more clinical support you will see more social workers and counselors in schools next year and years to come. 24-Hour mental health hotlines: Q: Does your office provide resources to students before they Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1- experience mental health crises? 800-273-8255 A: Yes, our office trains staff in Youth Mental Health First Aid, provides Mental Health America Hotline: guidance on addressing mental health concerns of students, and trains schools on creating trauma sensitive environments. Next year we will Text MHA to 741741 also be providing District-wide Trauma 101, Suicide Prevention, and Crisis Text Line: teen Mental Health First Aid training for students. Text CONNECT to 741741 Q: How can a student gain access to a mental health professional or services? A: Simply let a trusted adult know you are seeking support and they will Valuable Resources: make a referral to your school’s Behavioral Health Team (BHT) who will Healing-Centered Project coordinate the appropriate level of support, whether that’s counseling, Learn more about mental health structured check-ins, or referral to community mental health provider. Suicide awareness & resources More mental health resources Q: Is there an accountability system in place to make sure the students receive the resources they need? A: Yes, we are monitoring the support structures in school buildings, Coping mechanisms: certifying schools that are doing exemplary work, and providing support 3-minute deep breathing exercise to those that may need additional resources. Additionally, this is exactly Healthy coping mechanisms for why we’re working to finalize our Suicide Policy and begin to structure Uncomfortable emotions our comprehensive mental health policy. Art therapy prompts Have a story or photo to share with the Golden Bugle? Submit them here! TheThe Golden Golden Bugle Bugle ● Issue● Issue 3 ● Spring/Summer1 ● August 2020 Quarter 2021 Our Senior Staff Members: Their Plans for the Future My name is Zivinka Neri, I’m a senior at Senn High School! Currently, I serve as the Deputy Commander of the Chicago JROTC City Corps Staff. At my school, I serve as the Executive Officer of our Battalion. I’ve been in JROTC for all 4 years of high school and on City Corps for 2 years! JROTC has been a great experience and opportunity for me to become a more active leader and citizen in my community. After high school, I will attend Case Western Reserve University on the CWRU Grant and University Scholarship. At CWRU, I will attend the Bolton School of Nursing as I plan to major in nursing. My goal is to specialize as a trauma ward nurse. Seeing frontline nurses during the pandemic and many nurses out of their general specialization all come together really inspired me to join that community. One piece of advice I would offer is to always take breaks for the things that are important to Zivinka Neri, Senior you, like family events, mental health, and personal achievements only Senn High School come once, don’t let them get away. Hello! My name is Laila Martinez, I’m a senior at Lane Tech High School. Currently, I’m a Company Commander at Lane, I also hold the position of Public Affairs Primary Officer for Chicago JROTC City Corps Staff. JROTC has helped me grow into the leader I am today. Improving my leadership skills, self-advocacy and public speaking. I have made lifelong friends and family and am grateful for the opportunity to work with such remarkable groups of people. After high school, I will be attending Champlain College, with college scholarships, and will major in Computer and Digital Forensics, specializing in Cyber Investigation. As I grew up watching my favorite show: Bones, I found it thrilling to be a secret agent who helps in solving crimes. My goal is to be someone who helps others in unconventional ways. The best advice I’ve received is to not put yourself above anyone or anything; work hard in silence and let your success make the noise. Laila Martinez, Senior Lane Tech College Prep Hello, I’m Sasha Clark, a senior at Air Force Academy High School. I will be attending the University of Wisconsin-Madison in the Spring of 2022. I will also be enlisting into the Army Reserve. In college, I plan to major in Photo of Clark Psychology and minor in Philosophy. In the Reserve, I will be working as a Combat Engineer with the rank of Private First Class. As a future career path, I want to become a Criminal Attorney(Prosecutor). I’m currently a Staff Advisor and Stand-By Logistics Operations Officer for my High school and the City Corps Staff J6 Primary Officer for Special Projects. I chose to attend a JROTC Academy because I wanted to do something different. I was a challenging individual when I was younger and believed if I went to a military academy, it would help. The school helped me grow as a person more than a student. Things I’ve learned in high school regarding military conduct is something I use every day in the real world. If I were to ask my 14-year-old self what would I do differently regarding high school, I know my answer would be - nothing! Sasha Clark, Senior Air Force Academy HS Have a story or photo to share with the Golden Bugle? Submit them here! TheThe Golden Golden Bugle Bugle ● Issue● Issue 3 ● Spring/Summer1 ● August 2020 Quarter 2021 Junior & Seniors: Are you Ready for your Next Moves? We had the Northeastern Illinois University Executive Director of Financial Aid & Scholarships, Maureen Amos, come join us in an interview to discuss different ways students can pay for college or post-secondary opportunities. We looked at why some students miss out on scholarships and other ways they can get the scholarships and financial aid needed to pay for their post- secondary education.