The VFMS Spark Spring Edition 2014 | Page 3

The Spark team:

Director:

Mrs. Settle

Editors:

Allan D.

Ejin J.

Danica M.

Betty B. D.

Technology &

Design:

Eric X.

Eugene C.

Allan D.

Betty B. D.

Ejin J.

Warren Z.

Artwork:

Betty B. D.

Cover:

Helen C.

Who we are:

The 8th Grade

Writing Seminar

We are the producers of The Spark, the VFMS literary magazine. This magazine is a compilation of original articles and artwork created by the Writing Seminar students during this spring, under the guidance of our teacher, Mrs. Settle.

Inside:

Nonfiction

Technology

Spotlights

Editorials

Short Stories

Memoirs

Poetry

Reviews

The It List

Travel Guides

Summer Bucket List

Jokes & Puns

4

16

22

26

30

40

46

64

70

72

76

80

Table of Contents

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Additional Writers:

Brooke P.

Anna K.

Fiona C.

Justin Y.

Andrew C.

Ally W.

Isabella B.

Alex M.

Holly C.

Cover:

Helen C.

Photo by Betty B.D.