May 2021 issue:
an LA mizpah publication, vol 2 : issue 4
Celebrate with Lipscomb Academy the imagination & creativity of the dreamer. In this issue: submissions of ART ~ PHOTOGRAPHY ~ WRITING ~ VIDEOGRAPHY
JENNY by Mary Jane Estes, watercolor on paper
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WOODMONT IN THE 60'S by Bella Ravella, photography
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TIME WILL TELL by Audrey Gaither, colored pencil on paper
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MALALA YOUSAFZAI by Ava Sloan, acrylic on paper (displayed at school in honor of women's history month)
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FLING by Chase Kirk, pencil on paper
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YEOJIN by Audrey Gaither, pencil on paper
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A BREAK FROM AP ART by Isabelle Schrader, ballpoint pen on paper
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PAINTING FROM LIFE by Mary Evelyn Thornton, acrylic on canvas
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APPLES AND BOWL by Jenny Byun, pencil on paper
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Presence
How in such little time are we being tested
To cherish time spent together,
Each new newspaper title a reminder to
Love thy neighbor, hold no hate.
But how can I be so
When we just continue to lose?
The ones we love, the moments of freedom,
Hours of sleep due to past regrets.
Things which, once the candle is lit
The embers cannot form wax again.
Time you apologize for wasting
Is enough for me. Let me
Listen to you and absorb your life. Let me
Hold these late nights beneath one blazing star
Tenderly against me. Could I
Return the groceries I never ate,
The clothes I never wore.
Could I repent avoiding
Whimpering, early mornings
In exchange for the laughter and warmth I missed out on.
Would you let me indulge in time that I’m positive
Is being well spent?
Would you let me hold you closer, tighter,
Just for a few moments more?
Until my paleness heightens
Close your pocketbooks,
Tonight is on me.
by
Cassie Nicotera
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AOC by Mary Jane Estes, pencil on paper (displayed at school in honor of women's history month)
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CHEEKWOOD ON FILM by Bella Ravella, photography
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CONNECTION by Jenny Byun, watercolor on paper
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SOMEWHERE IN THE WOODS by Kennedy Stewart, watercolor on paper
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CLARKE by Mary Jane Estes, watercolor on paper
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ZORA NEALE HURSTON by Brittany Crutcher, marker on paper (displayed at school in honor of women's history month)
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SPECKLED BLUE by Audrey Gaither, watercolor on paper
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THAT'S NO MOON by Julien Smith, photography
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The Truth of the Situation
April 30th, 1975, Truth and Reality float over the body of a young girl lying deathly still in Vietnam. Neither dare to speak, but an important question squirms its way into both of their minds. Another moment of silence passes before Truth breaks the silence.
“Was this truly necessary?” it said.
“That depends upon what you hold as the truth of the situation.” replies Reality.
Truth doesn’t understand. The truth of the situation? What did Reality mean?
“You see Truth, you are but a perspective held by the eye of the beholder.” said Reality.
So dear reader, is truth real and if so, what is truth?
by
Miranda Smith
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CHOCOLATES by Mary Evelyn Thornton, acrylic on canvas
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ON THE DOCKS by Bella Ravella, photography
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COVID by Teige Brewer, videography
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SPOTLIGHT
LA's 3D Design students created ocarinas (small wind instruments)
by KENNEDY STEWART
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by CHASE KIRK
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by AVA HOLLINGSWORTH
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by ABBIE BROADWAY
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by HALEY LUFFMAN
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by CHASE KIRK
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Demonstration of Ocarinas
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A Note From the Editor:
I'm happy to announce that next year's editor of the dreamer will be Mary Jane Estes. Mary Jane has taken many of the art classes Lipscomb offers, including AP Studio Art, and her work frequently appears in the dreamer. She has spent the last few weeks learning how to create an issue of the dreamer, from sending out the submission form to editing the final publication. I'm excited to see where she takes this publication and know great things are in store for the future of the dreamer!"
-Abigail McQueen
RED BIRD by Abigail McQueen, acrylic on canvas
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curated by the Lipscomb Academy yearbook mizpah staff
student editor in chief : Abigail McQueenfaculty advisor : Erin Rickelton
Lipscomb Academy