2024 Hoops for Hope Art Contest WINNERS! In a world often filled with challenges, art has the unique ability to inspire, uplift, and bring communities together. This sentiment was beautifully captured in the recent Hoops for Hope Art Contest, where young talents showcased their creativity under the theme “Alive to Thrive.” Among the many impressive…
An Open Letter to GFTG Student Written by: Morgan Snyder An open letter to a student at (Redacted) High School, You were participating in class, doing the activity with everyone else. We were discussing the list of what you want and don’t want in a relationship in order to set standards and have a healthy, strong relationship….
Before You Say “Yes” to Roblox! Written by: Chawn Clark The game “Roblox” which has appeared to be a “kid-friendly” and popular gaming platform for kids has been exposed for housing hidden sexual content. Makers of this game stated they are constantly seeking to eliminate this type of intrusion by outsiders that has taken place….
Heroes and Misfts Written by: Danny Brooks I recently rewatched one of my favorite movies from my childhood: The animated Hercules from 1997. If you’ve never seen this movie, it’s about a boy (Hercules also called Herc) who doesn’t fit in and is searching for somewhere he belongs, as he says in one of the…
The ABCs of Learning How to Deal Written by: Danny Brooks Relationships can cause a lot of stress, especially if you are dealing with toxic ones, groomers/manipulators, or a lot of conflict. Typically, we talk a lot about how to deal with the relationship, but we do touch on some coping skills to help with…
Freedom? Written by: Morgan Snyder Freedom is not what I thought it was. I recently took a test and found out that I am an Enneagram 7. This might not mean much to you, but it is very telling about how I view the world. In short, I avoid pain and discomfort (physical and emotional),…
Unpack Written by: Kim Danon When I am getting ready to go on vacation, I dread having to think through what all I need to take! The packing process is a painful one for me. I love the excitement of going, but struggle through the details of thinking of all the things I normally take…
Are You Prepared for the Big Game? Written by: Kim Danon I have come to learn that the success of the “Big Game” is attributed to the level of success at practice. If you have ever participated in sports, art, music or any our competitive interest, you understand the hours of blood sweat and tears…
The Daily Fail Written by: Kim Danon I have often found myself striving for perfection in many areas of my life. The ironic part about perfection is it causes us to focus on our imperfections! So I ask myself, what am I learning by being perfect? How to be satisfied for a moment? To celebrate…
Undone or Un-Done? Written by: Kim Danon Have you ever read a book or watched a movie that left you hanging and longing for more; connecting so strongly to the characters that you don’t want the story to end? Perhaps you wish you could re-write the ending. Whether it was a happy ending leaving you…
