Gracie Seversike - Writer
As everyone is aware of, COVID-19 has certainly changed life for everyone. It seems that everyone is chained to ruined plans, canceled events, and even deaths and illnesses. There is a lot to be bleak about. However, it’s amazing to see that even in this historic time of hardship, there are people who are still trying to bring light to the lives of those around them. An example of this is actor and filmmaker John Krasinski (known for shows such as The Office and Jack Ryan) who has dedicated his time in quarantine to making his own show from home, Some Good News (SGN). In his show, he discusses positive articles in the media, shows clips from families making the best of their situation, and more recently he even “DJ’d” a virtual prom for the seniors who missed theirs; complete with entertainers like the Jonas brothers and Billie Eilish performing via video call. Even Krasinski’s old co-star from The Office, Rainn Wilson, made an appearance. John Krasinski is only one of many trying to keep spirits up during quarantine. Here at The Paw Print, we’ve been working to have students share their positive experiences and opportunities to fight boredom and be part of our newspaper. It would be amazing to see one of our fellow students make a homemade show such as SGN to remind us students to keep our heads up, especially the seniors. Things may seem bleak, but if you are looking for good in the world, you will find good. Keep your spirits up, Panthers! We’ll get through this together.
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Noah Conn - Guest Writer
I’m no Shakespeare, but I wrote a short inspirational poem using the prompt, “write a poem starting with the first phrase you hear when you shuffle your playlist.” This poem begins with a phrase taken from “Runaround Sue” by Dion and the Belmonts and is also inspired by a conversation I had the day of it’s creation. A Very Deep Poem Here’s my story, It’s sad but true, I hoped and dreamed, To learn kung fu. But my father scoffed, And handed me a bowl, He said “listen here boy,” “Noodles heal the soul.” I could not accept this hopeless lie, I climbed the steps and began to fly, The arena wall, I did hurdle, Saw in me a dragon, did the turtle. The countless trials never seemed to end, Not a single effort did he commend, I haven’t a clue of what to do, But I’m sick and tired of Master Shifu. Lily Monigold - Writer Teacher/Position: Señorita - Spanish Teacher What are some of the things you have been doing during social distancing? I have been reading books, doing lots of WERQ: dance fitness, bingeing tons of Netflix, continuing to learn French on Duolingo, working on diamond paintings and cooking new dishes. Is there anything else you would like to say to your students about how you are doing/what they can do during social distancing? I know this is a hard time right now for all of us, but I am trying my best to see the good in the situation. I am doing things I rarely ever have the time for and focusing on me. I recommend making a daily schedule and trying to stick to it for as many days of the week as you can. Keep yourself occupied. Dedicate some time to learn something new :) Anonymous Writer
Oh to be a whisper of a person, to exist placidly without a real cause. To have already done my time, to have nothing left to do but weave myself into the life of the one I left behind. Subtly changing the winds, rustling curtains and gently sweeping his hair into his eyes with nothing but a touch of my presence. To be void of pain, but also void of joy. There’s something beautiful about feeling nothing. Something beautiful about not knowing if he’d miss me, something beautiful about watching him make a name for himself without me joining him on his journey to success. Lurking is too dark of a word to describe it, watching over him is too prideful for the humility of not existing. After all, I wouldn’t be able to communicate with him other than the occasional “gust of wind” to rustle the sheets of music set on the stand in front of him. Oh to be void of thought...void of feeling, void of senses. To be free from the throbbing thoughts in my mind that I spew to him like vomit, to be free from the nights where I think too much and wish so badly to be cured. There would be no point in having my senses because I wouldn't have a body to go along with them. I would no longer have a set of ears to listen to him sing. I would no longer have a pair of eyes to see his crooked smile. Unfortunately, I do have these things. I have thoughts that tell me I would miss him, even if he wouldn’t miss me. I have ears to hear his voice and his laughter, I have eyes to see his smile and to see him succeed. So it’s for these reasons I have decided that for my dear friend, I will remain as a person instead of just a whisper of one. For my friend, I will be more than just one of his memories. |
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