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By VCS Junior Soraya Rojas Introduction Forrest Gump is a comedy-drama directed by Robert Zemeckis. It stars Tom Hanks as Forrest, alongside Robin Wright and Gary Sinise. Released in 1994 and rated PG-13, the film tells the story of Forrest Gump, a man who may not be very intelligent by traditional standards, but has a kind heart and finds himself involved in many important moments in American history. Performances The acting in this movie is outstanding and feels very authen

By VCS Senior Ashley Gonzalez Starting at a new school can be challenging, but for Ms. Crasi, her first year teaching English has been a rewarding experience. Although teaching was not originally part of her plan, she has quickly become a valued member of the Valley Christian community. Ms. Crasi did not always see herself as a teacher. When she went to college, her goal was to become a book publisher or editor and eventually write children’s books. She attended the Universit

By VCS Senior Ja’Nina Thompson For this teacher, middle school isn’t just a place to teach reading and writing; it’s a place to support students during one of the most important times in their lives. She chose to teach middle school because she remembers how much she needed her teachers during that stage. As she explains, “I chose to become a middle school teacher because that’s where I felt I needed my teachers the most when I was growing up. I want to be that teacher for m