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Lessons in ‘Becoming’

I sat in the passenger seat on the Indiana Toll Road headed for Chicago with my fingers anxiously twirling a strand of my curls, when my friend who was driving gently pushed my hands to my lap and encouraged me to not be nervous. I didn’t have to say a …

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Lessons in ‘Becoming’

A Spark for Change: Super Soul Sunday

While most people live–rightfully so–for Fridays, my heart longs for Sunday mornings cuddled up on my couch with pen and paper in hand. It has become a beloved and almost sacred ritual in my life. It’s my soulful Sunday. Oprah’s move from …

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A Spark for Change: Super Soul Sunday

A Spark for Change: Magic in J.12

I’ve always loved walking into my classroom at LPHS. Each day brings something new and exciting, but this year has been one incredible day after another. A big reason for that is our new Mass Media/Public Relations class, and it shows no signs of slowing …

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A Spark for Change: Magic in J.12

LPHS Student Sends Nepalese Boy to School

A world away, Pawan Singh is receiving an education because of the generosity of La Porte. Last school year, in order to save seniors from having to come back after graduation, LPHS administration and staff devised a plan where students could spend 12 hours …

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LPHS Student Sends Nepalese Boy to School

A Spark for Change: You Choose

As a recovering people pleaser, I spent many years passing out invitations to anyone directly involved in my life, and sometimes to those who I had never met, to join me in the decision making process. Every major choice had no less than five opinions …

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A Spark for Change: You Choose