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Sacrifice is necessary for growth
By Sebastian King/ATEMS High School John 3:16 says, “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” Whenever I read this verse, not only am I reminded of God’s love, but I think about sacrifice. I believe that sacrifice…
Read MoreNever too small: Lessons from March Madness
By Sebastian King March is known for its beautiful weather, the official start of spring, Women’s History Month, and daylight savings. Although, I have to admit that my favorite thing about this month is March Madness! I believe that March Madness is the greatest sports tournament of all time! Some of my favorite reasons to…
Read MoreWearing Love Daily: A Black History Month Reflection
By Sebastian King February is here! Some say February is the month of love, and it is also Black History Month. Thinking about love, I am reminded of one of my favorite verses. Colossians 3:13 NIV states “And above all these put on love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony.” I believe that we…
Read MoreLeadership can be heavy
By Sebastian King I was going to write an article about Columbus Day, but I have changed my topic because of recent events. Too many people are dying for their opinions. When I saw the news of Charlie Kirk, it hurt me. I wondered, “Could someone want to harm me because of my thoughts or…
Read MoreFathers are necessary
By Sebastian King “The righteous man walks in his integrity, and his children are blessed after him.” (Proverbs 20:7) I really love my mom, but I know that I need my dad. My dad works very hard for his family. He shows my mom and I, what it means to have a strong love. He…
Read MoreMothers and grandmothers are great listeners
By Sebastian King Mother’s Day is here! This is my third favorite holiday (it’s tied with Father’s Day). I know if you’ve read my articles, you know that I love to talk about my mom. I love my mother and my grandmother for a lot of reasons, and this article doesn’t give me the space…
Read MoreStuck in Space
By Sebastian King I’ve never been to space, but I love to look at the sky. If you didn’t know, astronauts got back from being stuck in space for nine months. These two astronauts have been stuck since June 5, 2024. The astronauts, Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore were stranded on the International Space Station…
Read MoreThe living legacy of Michelle Obama
One of my favorite life quotes is, “Success isn’t about money, it’s about the difference we can make in someone’s life.” That quote was from First Lady Michelle Robinson Lavaughn Obama. We’re talking about influential women, and there are many wonderful women who did so much for us. But I wanted to talk about one…
Read MoreShould Black History Month be celebrated in 2025?
By Sebastian King/Young Scholar Should Black History Month be celebrated in 2025? This question has always challenged my thought process. I feel like sometimes, this can feel like a loaded question, but maybe it’s meant to make us really think about ourselves and mankind as a whole. My answer to this question is “yes and…
Read MoreWhat will 2025 look like for me?
By Sebastian King/Young Scholar The new year is here! I am so excited for it! I had an amazing 2024 and pushed myself a lot. As a freshman in high school, I am excited to complete the ninth grade at ATEMS. I want to take 2025 and really adjust to my new environment. High school…
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