Corlears Junior High School - Banner Yearbook (New York, NY)

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TERROR NIGHT On the night of February 28, I was visited by a ghost. It was like a nightmare. It was nerve-wrecking. I woke up in the middle of the night and I felt funny about something, but I couldnft figure out what it was. When I tried to go back to sleep, something touched my hands. When I opened my eyes, I saw a big thing with a dark face that was pitch black, and it had glowing eyes. It was saying to me Come on, come with mef, Then my room became very dark-as if I were in another world abut I could still see my bed-room, and it hada little light, so I had to make it to the light. But I couldnlt because Hitw wouldnft let me. It felt like a magnet, and I couldnit break free. Suddenly however, as I was trying to reach the light he pulled me back with such a force I thought Iwas gone. But I tried once more, and I broke free. While I was trying to break free, I said a prayer to the Lord God and he helped me escape. That terror will stay within me for the rest of my life. Christopher McBride Steven Caldwell 9-305 11

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GROWING Growing up is hard to do. The people around you won't let you grow. You think so much you got to get away Soon you find yourself all alone. No one there but your shadow. You try to turn to someone new. You know there's no one there so it's up to me to grow up.Even though growing up is hard to do. Annabel! Ortega 9-336 I WALK WITH PRIDE I was young and ignorant but functioning with feelings of desire. I felt I wanted that one boy in my heart. Yes, he was plump, cute, smart, no one had eyes for this boy, but me. . . l was a bit older and experienced with what love had to offer. I saw that special boy no longer plump, but tall,dark and handsome, staring. Knowing what I desire I was begging with my eyes. This boy had everything a girl wanted. Looks, friends, and girls. But this boy knew all about his qualities and he knew all about what I felt, but coulclnlt care less. I am older and wiser now. I see this guy standing across from me looking with desire. But nowl know what qualities I have. I am a proud young woman refusing to beg. I know for what I stand, for I am to be touched in sight not in body and soul. So now I just walk on by with my head up high because now I am walking with pride!!! Glenda Marrero 9-336 MY BEST FRIEND l My best friend, knows what I mean. I donit even have to say the words. She reads my face,my voice, and understands. She doesn't criticize or talk about me behind my back, and sheis always there when I need her. My best friend always makes me feel good, she helps me to laugh again, and see the best side of me. That's why shefs my best friend. Glenda Marrero 9-336 10

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John SOIVIE'I'HING'S ON MY MIND TODAY On my mind today is the test for tomorrow. I hope I donIt end up failing which would till me with sorrow. I plan to study all night! Making sure everything is all right. I am bothered and I am worrying I hope my mark will not be discouraging, I know this thing on my mind will never go away I hope it will end the day after today. Susana Wan 74440 What What What What What WHAT IF... if... if the world was of no light . . . if the world was only of darkness . . if there was no happiness in the air if all there was, was a world of sadness, frowns, and loneliness, without a friend. Luckily, that is not so. . . Sophia Yee 7-1140 Shuk Wong 9-205