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Features
10 6th Grade Journey
Kylar 12, Port St John, FL shares about
her first year in middle school.
14 COVER FEATURE!
Asya 15, Covina, CA uses her designs
and entreprenuerial spirit to
inspire and help others. Learn how!
18 Adventure Russia
Grant 17, Excelsior, MN takes a rare
trip to Moscow, Russia, meeting his pen
pal and more.
Departments
6 Publisher’s Note
8 Contributors This Issue
8 Erik’s Think Tank
11 What Do You Think?
12 Day-To-Day
Jackson 10, Mount Dora, FL
20 Photo Contest
26 Future Life
28 Poem! Poem!
30 The Bunk Roomies Notebook
Asya’s designs inspire!
Adventure
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Julie Gazdecki
There is so much excitement with this edition, but
I would like start by introducing myself. I am Julie
Gazdecki, new publisher of The Bunk Room-North
Lake. My husband Matt and I will be celebrating
16 years of marriage at the end of this month.
We have three beautiful, strong daughters that we homeschool. Emma, Anna and
Josephine (Jojo) are equally excited about this new chapter of our lives. We have
watched The Bunk Room grow over the past 5 years. I was happy when Emma and
Anna began to write and submit articles. They both met the requirements to become
Bunk Roomies, then Emma went on to complete the tasks required to become an A
Team writer. Jojo needed a little more encouragement, but now that she is involved,
she loves it. I have always been a big fan of The Bunk Room mission, to inspire kids
to love and embrace reading and writing.
I would like to thank the Slaby Family for allowing us to partner with them on our
Bunk Room-North Lake adventure. It has been a crazy couple of weeks to transition,
not only the business, but our home life. Maria has been more than wonderful to
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times, was one in the same. With our combined efforts, we were able to create a 32
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What a difference a day makes! Seems like just
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Contributors This Issue
Josephine 7, Eustis, FL
Brian 8, Mount Dora, FL
Tessa 9, Leesburg, FL
Larissa 9, Mount Dora, FL
Mandi 10, Tavares, FL
Jackson 10, Mount Dora, FL
Clayton 11, Mount Dora, FL
Kylar 12, Port St. John, FL
Embry 12, Orlando, FL
Meg 12, Mount Dora, FL
Patti 12, Weirsdale, FL
Heaven 12, Melbourne, FL
Annika 12, Mount Dora, FL
Caitlyn 13, Tavares, FL
Samantha 13, Umatilla, FL
Lauryn 13, Montgomery, AL
Cortney 14, Onalaska, WI
Jessica 14, Campton Hills, IL
Matthew 14, Tavares, FL
Randall 14, Leesburg, FL
Brett 14, Leesburg, FL
Emma 14, Eustis, FL
Benjamin 15, Mount Dora, FL
Ryder 15, Eustis, FL
Asya 15, Covina, CA
Michael 15, Tavares, FL
Nick 16, Mount Dora, FL
Robbie 16, Lenoir, NC
Ashlynn 16, Mount Dora, FL
Amber 16, Clermont, FL
Grant 16, Excelsior, MN
Meg 17, Ettrick, WI
Jacob 17, Mount Dora, FL
Jonathan 17, Eustis, FL
Mackenzie 17, Mount Dora, FL
Erik 17, Mount Dora, FL
Parker 18, Mount Dora, FL
Erik’s Think Tank
It has been a very busy last couple of weeks for me as I
have been applying to law schools and reorienting
myself now that I have graduated from college with my
Bachelor’s degree in Business Management. I still can’t
believe I’m finished. As I watch my siblings wrestle
deadlines in their new term of school, I feel sooooo
relieved and happy to have finished! It was a ton of
work for the last four years, but I’m so glad I did it! I
didn’t realize where these college courses would take
me when I started at 13 years old, but one class after
another, I realized I could finish! I’m thankful my
parents encouraged me to take on the challenge!
This break has allowed me to get ready for law school and get a
Erik Slaby 17,
Editor-in-Chief
job, which brings me to my next bit of exciting news!
Last week I started working as an intern for the Orlando Predators! The
Predators are an Arena League Football team. They play inside a basketball
arena and the field in only 50 yards in length in comparison to the fields in the
NFL, which are 100 yards. It has been very exciting for me to work there as I
have been learning so much about what goes into preparing for the game and
what kind of things have to be done durning the game. I’m on my toes pretty
much all the time! This is a great learning experience for me as I wish to become
a General Manager in the NFL and everything that I learn with the Predators will
be applicable in my future.
As always, the articles in this edition of The Bunk Room are fantastic! Our
features are top notch: Asya is doing amazing work out in California with her
designs and foundation, and Grant tells about his unique travel experience to
Russia. Both very inspiring! I have really enjoyed reading your articles and I
implore you my dear fellows, to continue to write and submit your writing to us.
(Say that with a British accent. It sounds awesome!) Adios amigos, hope to see
you in the next edition of The Bunk Room!
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Journey Through 6th Grade
By Kylar 12, Port St. John, FL
Saying goodbye isn’t easy. That’s what I
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they kept their emotions inside.
My first day of school and I was so
scared. The worst part was that I was
extremely shy. When I walked,
everybody stared at me. It was
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the class and of course I was the only
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Mr. Othmer is my homeroom
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He read us books and had the whole
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teacher but could be funny at times. He
always uses big words and his phrases
are hilarious. My final class is with
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science teacher. He sure made them fun.
We went on many field trips. My
favorite one was Sea World because all
my friends got to be in a group
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class, my favorite being sparkle (a
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They were so much fun! I also got the
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My favorite activity was art class.
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I cried while watching the sixth
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I will remember that moment of
saying goodbye for the rest of my life It
is so hard to say goodbye.
6th Grade Stress!
By Embry 12, Orlando, FL
Being a sixth grader is hard, so is
being the smallest kid in school.
It’s like we’re at the bottom of
a middle school food chain. We
are pushed around in the hallway.
We had to be at the top of our
game to last all year.
For a real life example is this
kid named Howard. Everybody
calls him weird or fish eye. He
seems to handle it well but you
can tell it really gets to him. Or my
friend Braden who has a bald spot
in the back of his head.
People have drawn on it,
talked about it and more. They
have lasted and dealt with it.
We work to the best of our
abilities. It is over 300 of us alone
but we are powerful together. We
still have a few days but we have
final exams to take so we need to
study to be at the top of our game.
Theses exams are most likely
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that’s not good. This year has
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Of all the things you are learning,
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Math, science, common sense.
Cortney 14, Onalaska, WI
I learn about animals.
Patti 12, Weirsdale, FL
The most useful thing I am learning is how to
manage money. As long as you have a
plan, you will almost always have enough
and that is very important in today's
economy.
Jonathan 17, Eustis, FL
Out of all the things I am learning, I think
English would be the most useful when I am
an adult.
Jessica 14, Campton Hills, IL
Reading. Personally I love reading. When I
start reading it takes me into a whole
different world. I feel like I am actually in
the book. My ears tune out when I read. I
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Read a book today!
Tessa 9, Leesburg, FL
How to succeed in life and get a good job.
Matthew 14, Tavares, FL
To read because when you know how to
read you can be successful at whatever you
want.
Randall 14, Leesburg, FL
Learning to eat is useful because when I get
older I don't want to starve.
Brett 14, Leesburg, FL
Learning about the presidents is important
so I can tell my kids who they all were.
Caitlyn 13, Tavares, FL
I think learning to publicly speak is the most
important. Speaking well can get you further
in life and get you a job.
Michael 15, Tavares, FL
I think the skill I am learning that will be the
most useful later on is the skill to
communicate with people, because
whatever job I take on, I will need to talk
with others.
Meg 12, Mount Dora, FL
Computer and writing skills.
Mackenzie 17, Eustis, FL
Everything. Because when you grow up you
never know what you will need.
Emma 14, Eustis, FL
Math because I’m going into engineering
for college.
Benjamin 15, Mount Dora, FL
Learning how game day operations work for
a football team and what goes into it in
terms of preparation. This will help me when
I want to be a general manager someday.
Erik 17, Mount Dora, FL
ROTC because I want to go into the military.
Ryder 15, Eustis, FL
Anything your parents tell you because in
the end, they know what’s best for you.
Parker 18, Mount Dora, FL
Math.
Samantha 13, Umatilla, FL
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I eat breakfast and pack my lunch. I wait for the
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By Asya Gonzalez 15, Covina, CA
What exactly do you do?
I design and sell 1940s inspired t-shirts, crocheted hats and
purses. I love to draw. Right now we have one girl featured
(on our t-shirts) but I've already drawn 14 other girls. They
will be introduced later. I also have a charity called She Is
Worth It! that focuses on helping girls in the human
trafficking industry. This industry is the second largest
crime industry, second only to the drug industry.
What do you love about what
you do?
I love how this is my first step into the fashion industry
and at the same time, I have an opportunity to help
these girls by bringing awareness. People can't stay
silent when they are aware!
What's challenging about
your business?
The challenge is definitely getting my brand out there.
One big challenging moment was trying to build a
new website when we realized the old one we were
using didn't allow people to view our site on their
smart phones. There are times when I'm so tired
from school, sports, church, etc. that I've thought of
taking a break, but then I think to myself, "Why
would you quit? What a waste! This is a great
opportunity and is also an opportunity to help
other children!"
What is your long-term
goal?
My long-term goal is to definitely use this
experience to launch me into the fashion
industry and also to use it as a platform when
I'm ready for college. I'd like to attend the Los
Angeles Art Institute. I've always wanted to be
a fashion designer. I can see myself designing
shoes, dresses and other women's clothing. It's
all I've ever wanted to do!
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Passion!
Who inspires you?
Danica Patrick is a huge inspiration to me. I met her once when I was six and
she told me I could do whatever I wanted to do if it was my dream. She is a
very successful woman driving for Indy Car and now NASCAR. She had a
goal and didn't let anything stop
her. Amazing!
How much time do
you spend on your
business daily?
Weekly?
I am always talking about my
business. I answer email and fan
questions. I post on Facebook
and come up with new ideas.
My mom and I have a "think
tank" where we talk about new
ideas.
How have your family and friends
reacted? Are they supportive?
My family and friends are a huge support for me. They cheer me on and lift
me up. I have tons of support from them and I always get a lot of great advice
from them.
What advice would you give kids who are
trying to go for their dreams?
Some advice I'd like to offer is definitely to go for your dreams. Don't live
someone else's. Only you can make it happen! Also, you have to be happy
and have fun otherwise none of it is worth it. Another thing to do is to ask for
help. Do not try to do it all on your own. The most successful businesses have
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Adventure
By Grant 16, Excelsior, MN
Minnetonka High School
1
2
3
My host family
and I at the
train station
when I left
Petrozavodsk
(L to R:
Svetlana, Me,
Olya, Vlad)
Pelmini: A
traditional
Russian food
that is
similar to
tortellini.
My pen pal
Christina
and I at her
school.
St. Basil's Cathedral in Moscow

Russia
I stepped off the airplane and instantly
became aware that I was in a foreign
land. Gone were the familiar smells
and sounds of Minnesota. Unknown
letters, mysterious sounds, and new
smells surrounded me and beckoned
me to explore. After two long airplane
flights, I had finally arrived in Russia.
My interest in Russia started when
I signed up for International Studies, a
class offered at my high
school in Minnetonka,
Minnesota. This class
involves corresponding
with a pen pal in a
foreign country
throughout the school
year. My Russian partner,
Christina, and I had a
great time getting to know
each other as we learned
the similarities and
differences between Russia and the
United States. We developed an instant
friendship. However, I longed to
experience Russia in person.
I was fortunate to be given the
chance to travel to Russia in the
summer of 2012 with my fellow
students and teachers, and I jumped at
the opportunity.
Our adventure started with a few
days in St. Petersburg, a beautiful city
filled with relics of Imperial Russia. My
travel companions and I (Emily, Parker,
Piers and Ross and our teachers Mr.
Hendrickson and Ms. Aiken) toured
much of the city.
1 2
3
Some of the highlights included the
Hermitage, an art museum; St. Isaac’s
Cathedral, a very large church with an
amazing view of the city; the Peter and
Paul Fortress, a fort with the remains of
many Russian tsars, including Peter the
Great; and Peterhof, a palace for the tsars
located along the sea.
After St. Petersburg, it was finally time to
meet all of my Russian friends in Petrozavodsk.
After a 9-hour train ride through the
Russian wilderness, our group arrived in
Petrozavodsk and were warmly greeted by 20
Russians holding traditional bread and
welcome posters. It was incredible to meet
everyone, including Christina, in person.
During the week in Petrozavodsk, I stayed
with Olya, another student at the Russian
school with whom we corresponded. Olya’s
family included her boyfriend, Vlad, her
mother, Svetlana, and her cat, Sasha. They are
some of the nicest people I have ever met and
were a great host family.
Some of my favorite memories were
eating traditional Russian foods perfectly
prepared by Svetlana like borscht (a beet
soup), blini (thin pancakes), and pelmini (meat
ravioli).
In Petrozavodsk I also went to a traditional
Russian fair, spent time at Christina’s school
and went to Kizhi, an island with wooden
churches that are hundreds of years old. We
also visited a Russian orphanage. I will never
forget these experiences and the relationships
that I formed.
After a fantastic week in Petrozavodsk, we
finished our journey with a few days in
Moscow. Here we took in many sights,
including the Kremlin, St. Basil’s Cathedral and
many fascinating museums.
Sadly, after two unforgettable weeks in
Russia, it was time to head home to my family
and friends in Minnesota. Although the trip
was over, I took with me memories that will last
a lifetime.
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My Two Countries
By Meg Greystoke 12, Mount Dora, FL
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This article is about me, my family and my
two countries: USA and Belgium.
Belgium is a small country bordered
by France, Germany and the Netherlands.
The weather is gray in the winter, and
gray and blue in the summer.
My mom and dad met in Leesburg, FL
when Mom got a job as an au pair for
some friends of Dad. To make a very long
story short, 20 years later, they got
married, moved to Belgium, and then I
was born. Finally.
Since I was three months old, I went
to daycare and preschool in French. My
parents raised me to be bilingual: English
and French. When I was almost four, my
dad (born in Leesburg, FL), got too
homesick after living in Belgium for seven
years, so we moved to Florida. We’ve
lived here ever since, though Mom and I
go visit every vacation.
So, from the beginning, I spoke
French with my mom and English with my
dad. He thinks he speaks French pretty
well, but, to tell you the truth, his French is
horrible.
Now, sometimes, I forget words in
French because I’ve started to speak
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English with Mom more and more even
though I’ve been trying not to, but it all
comes back when I go to Belgium. I
wouldn’t say that French is my second
language, more that it’s my other native
language.
Sometimes, I
have to smile
when I hear
Belgians
daydreaming
about Florida,
thinking it is
one giant
beach with
palm trees and
Disney World
. . .
How is it to belong to two different
countries? Well, it has pros and cons.
Some of the advantages are: having
amazing friends that I wouldn’t know if my
family lived on just one side of the ocean;
I know two different languages and
cultures, which will also help me in the
future. I have also experienced snow,
which wouldn’t have happened if I always
stayed in Florida. I love snow!
Sometimes, I have to smile when I
hear Belgians daydreaming about Florida,
thinking it is one giant beach with palm
trees and Disney World, while I know how
hot it is on this “giant beach.”
What is difficult about living in two
worlds is that I can see three of my best
friends in the whole wide world (literally)
only twice a year. The same goes for my
mom’s side of the family. Another
disadvantage is that most of the time when
I go to Belgium, my dad stays behind and
I miss him a lot. It seems like wherever I
am, I always miss the other side of the
ocean.
One more thing is that the plane
tickets cost a lot of money that could be
used for other things.
In a few words: I love it here… and I
can’t wait to go back to Belgium!

Restoring a ’96 Camaro
By Benjamin Slaby 14, Mount Dora, FL
Bunk Roomie A-Team Writer
Excerpt from Habilis* Boy Blog.
Selling Camaro:
The Drama!
I’ve had a lot of people call me about the
Camaro but not all of them have actually
come and driven it. I have had a few
people come and drive it, but today I had
to drive the car for the person interested
in buying it. The reason he wanted me
to drive was because he hasn’t
driven a stick in a long time.
When he arrived,
he was with his dad and his
sister. They were from Cuba so
it was kind of hard to
understand them. They looked
at the car and I told them about it. Eventually they were ready
for the test ride. I hoped in the driver’s seat and turned the key and nothing happened!
Unfortunately the battery was dead so I had to jump it. . . .
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Unforgettable Memories
By Mackenzie 16, Mount Dora, FL
Eustis High School
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departure at a reasonable hour, followed by a
closely inspected itinerary. But, there’s the odd
one that starts off at 12:30 a.m., then continues
with 11 hours in a van with 14 adolescents, two
adult teenagers, and endless rap songs at
inhumane hours. This was only the beginning of
this past summer’s Christ in Youth (CIY) Camp and it
was certainly a trip to remember.
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The seven day peregrination began with what was quite
possibly the longest and most interesting car ride of my life,
driving the entire way to Johnson University in Tennessee. Once the
entire group finally arrived, we scarfed down breakfast and took the
next few hours to get ourselves settled into the dorms and freshen up
before our first meeting that night. The many youth groups
that had come from across the country gathered into the
campus’ gym where we got to know our hosts for CIY,
and were also introduced to the band for that week,
who would be playing concerts in the morning and
the evening.
The schedule for the next five days was as
follows: early breakfast, then get to the morning
meeting. After that, it was lunch and then we
had free time until around five o’clock. Many
filled that time with a good nap, while others
chose to explore the campus, go swimming
at the campus pool, or simply take a stroll
across the ample, beautiful grounds. A much
enjoyed pastime was Frisbee, an apparent requirement
of staying at a college. One day, we were up until 11 at night
in the middle of a raging thunderstorm, playing with a light-up Frisbee.
Even standing soaked and shivering in the dorm lobby, we were smiling.
Once the exciting stay was over, we packed our bags, said a farewell
to the new friends we had made, and piled back into the van. However,
the adventure wasn’t over just yet; on the way home, we stopped at Six
Flags over Georgia, and spent an afternoon in the sweltering heat
screaming at the top of our lungs.
Sweaty and exhausted, we stopped at a Golden Corral
for dinner, and took in a change of clothes with us.
What a sight we must have made, more
than 20 hungry, tired people
going into Golden Corral to
change clothes and eat.
Worn out as we were, I
quickly discovered that
cotton candy does wonders
for the energy levels of teens.
We finally arrived home at
three in the morning, all in
dire need of nap and our own
showers. Altogether an entirely
unforgettable trip!
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In about 15 years from now, I will be 28
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be married and teaching deaf children
somewhere in California because I really
like the "Sunshine State!”
I'd love to have three kids and when
they're all grown up, then I'd love to
open up my very own pet store... Pet
hotel rather, with lots of features that no
other pet hotel has. It's been a personal
dream of mine since I was about 10 years
old, so I strongly believe in this dream
that I’ve kept alive for the past three
years.
Speaking of pets and animals, I
would ADORE having two HUGE
Huskies. I currently have two tiny toy
poodles and I really wish that we could
get a big dog that you could run around
in the back yard with and roughhouse
with, so I'd love more than anything to
have two big huskies. If I don't get
huskies, then at least some sort of other
large dog!
Lastly, house-wise I'd like to live in a
large quiet suburban home with all my
dogs, kids and my husband.
Inspiring One “ABC” at a Time
By Amber 16, Clermont, FL
Lake Minneola High School
Here on the hill at Lake Minneola High School we
have an exceptional preschool center with kids
ages three to five. Each week we have a different
theme, which determines the activities for that
particular week or subject. For instance, when it’s
animal theme, we sing songs about animals, eat
animal crackers and read books about animals.
The preschoolers are currently learning how
to count to 50, how to sing their ABCs and how
to recite the Pledge of Allegiance. In addition,
every day we give them snacks, play with them
outside on the playground and have circle time.
When these wonderful children grow up, they
will attend Lake Minneola and be our future
hawks.
These amazing kids have really opened
my eyes to helping kids grow into becoming
strong and intelligent adults. I plan to go to the
University of Georgia and major in Physical Therapy,
specializing in children. They are our future! Let’s Go
Hawks!
“They are our future!”
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The Circle of Life
This is a poem I wrote about my
mom. The first time she saw the
movie "The Lion King" was a few
days after I was born, and she was
about to attend her grandfather's
funeral. She said that the song Circle
of Life came on and she began to
cry as she held her new baby and
said good-bye to an important man
in her life.
A new child in her arms,
Fragile and innocent,
Tender hands on a tender heart.
Set to protect her from harm,
Her life’s newest instrument,
Her life’s newest part.
It was a cold day in March,
She sat in a room known well,
Holding her baby close.
Her new world had taken charge, There had
rung the bell,
Tolling the hour that meant most.
What brought her there,
Was not a joyous event,
But rather a sudden good-bye.
She didn’t harbor in fear.
She didn’t seek to resent,
Just came to love who had died.
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Erupted from dark,
Into a world of dreams.
It bore a world of color,
Was ignited with a spark,
And the words began to beam.
As they rung out,
Tears began to flow,
They poured down her cheeks.
Memories replayed about,
The life they had grown to know.
T’was a moment so weak.
She stared into the eyes of her baby,
Listening to life’s song,
Finally facing her strife.
She realized that just maybe,
She’d been living all along
“The Circle of Life.”
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Ettrick, WI
Independence
High School
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Solar Bears Hockey
By Brian 8, Mount Dora, FL
Round Lake Elementary
Last night, I went to a hockey game. The teams
were the Titans and the Solar Bears. A friend of
mine named Aidan
invited me. It took about
45 minutes to get to the
stadium.
We got tickets to
the Bright House suite.
We went right to it.
We waited for the
game to start. When
the game started I was excited.I
had never seen a hockey game before! Later in
the game I got to meet Shades, the mascot. I
actually had a little conversation with him.
Finally, the game ended. The Solar Bears
won, 4 to 6! I can't wait to see another hockey
game!
Tennis First Time
By Josephine 7, Eustis, FL
Homechooled
Ms. Michelle is my tennis teacher. One day
at church she asked me if I wanted to start
playing tennis. I said
“Yes” because it
sounded like fun and I
played a little before.
I already had a tennis
racket. She is very
nice and she has
taught me a lot in the
last few weeks.
I do up hits and
down to the ground hits to warm up. I can
turn my racket from side to side while doing
up hits too. In just a couple of lessons, I can
hit the ball over the net and farther. It feels
great when I play and I have lots of fun. We
did a dual and I won a prize. We are going
to eat out lunch after the next time we meet.
I want to practice and get better and
better every time. I am going to train for the
Olympics in 12 years.
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Slice-O-Life
Stories
By Annika Slaby 12, Mount Dora, FL
Bunk Roomie A-Team / Homeschooled
Your eyes. They take in the world and
guide you through your days. One thing
you may not know is that your eyes can
do more than see; they are the window to
your soul as well as your heath.
Dr. Samadhi Artemisa, an iridologist,
found her passion 12 yeas ago when she
got her own eyes interpreted. “It was a
life changing experience for me.”
Iridology is the study of the iris
(colored part of our eye) to determine
information about a person’s health.
Soon enough, her carer was on its
way. She got her license in iridology and
acupuncture, as well as her bachelor’s
and master’s degrees in holistic nutrition
and her Ph.D. Artemisa is still learning
about eyes to this day.
Our eyes are some of the things we
take for granted but not Artemisa. She
has a much deeper passion for eyes than
the ordinary person. “I think eyes are just
so beautiful.”
Although Artemisa loves studying eyes,
there still are some challenges. “I think what
the challenging thing is, is to get the people
to understand that if they come in with a
physical symptom, it’s not necessarily going
to show up in their eyes and it’s not
necessarily going to change when their
symptom goes away.”
The Bunk Roomies develop their journalistic
skills by finding the story in everyone.
There’s More To What Meets The Eye!
There are three
types of eye colors in
iridology. A pure
blue, a pure brown
and a mix eye color
of blue and brown.
No pupils are the
same; not even with
identical twins. That
is what makes a
person unique. Kids
have small pupils
and very tired
adults have big
pupils.
Artemisa takes a
picture of a client’s
eyes and studies
them for weeks.
Once she's done,
she prescribe
nutrients that can
help improve any
negative health risks
the person is prone to have, including things
like diabetes, heart trouble, digestive
problems, etc. Everybody can have an
iridology consultation, from kids to adults.
The sooner, the better. The sooner people
know about their health challenges, the
sooner they can adapt to them.
LEGOs: Nearly 100 years old. A classic.
By Clayton Polk 11, Mount Dora, FL
Bunk Roomie JAy-Team / Mount Dora Middle
Have you ever wondered how the very
popular company LEGO started? In Billund,
Denmark in 1916, LEGO began. In the
beginning, the toys they produced were made
of wood. Over time, they switched to making
a system of plastic toys that became very
popular called LEGO bricks.
Now, there are many types of LEGO
toys. There are sets based on movies such as
“Lord of the Rings,” “Star Wars” and
“Indiana Jones.”
I like LEGOs because they make me feel
like I can make anything, tell a story or just
have fun building. I started playing with
LEGOs when I was five or six. I didn’t have
many sets then but I grew to love them with
the limited amount that I had.
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Now, I have a vast collection of
thousands of LEGO bricks!
I think it would be great to get more
people to build with LEGOs because it’s an
awesome way to boost creativity and
imagination.
If I were to build a “dream” LEGO set, it
would be the “Star Wars” Mos Eisley Cantina
with music and sound
bricks that would play
the music from the
movies with the
characters including
Chewbacca, Han
Solo, Luke and Ben
Kenobi.
When I grow up,
I plan to keep building with LEGO
bricks and adding to my collection.
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