Jr. NADmag – NDYD 2021
Link: https://issuu.com/nad1880/docs/2021_ndyd__senior_edition__3_
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The cover resembles a black/white composite notebook. There is a rounded white box in the center. Text on top: “Jr.NAD” with a National Deaf Youth Day logo in the middle. There is a bold lime green font across the logo, text: “Senior Edition”. On the bottom right of the cover, a colorful sticker of “2021”.
PAGE 2 & Page 3 SPREAD:
An article from Annabelle Scroggins:
Howdy readers,
Y’ all know me, my name is Annabelle Scroggins and I’m a senior! I will be sharing my experience as the Jr. NAD ambassador and as a senior during this time, aka the COVID-19 pandemic!
As an Ambassador, my goal was to raise awareness about diversity at my school, Texas School for the Deaf. The final project was to host a Diversity Fair event! As I was preparing my platform presentation last spring, including the goals I had for my role. Unfortunately, COVID-19 happened so I didn’t get a chance to give the presentation at my school. I was sad about that! However, I’m grateful for our amazing social media that allowed me to do my ambassador duties!
During 2020 summer, I did the COVID tips on NAD Youth instagram where I shared different tips on how to keep busy during pandemic! In the fall, I moderated for the “Youth Leadership in a Pandemic: Black Lives Matter: webinar by Christopher Johnson! The webinar was amazing! I also moderated a Jr.NAD webinar with two Jr. NAD delegates, Aubrie Bauer and Natnail Tolossa. We all talked about their experience as NAD delegates during the Council of Representative meetings! It was awesome. FYI, you can check the recorded webinars on NAD Youth Programs Facebook!
What I have done as an Ambassador was an amazing experience for me. However, as a senior, this year was shocking for me. I never imagined for my senior year to be completely virtual and to have all classes and activities through Zoom. I’m actually speechless, and I honestly don’t know how to describe my experience as a senior because I feel like I have not started my senior year yet! However, I’m excited to graduate and go to college. Onwards!
Sincerely,
Annabelle Scroggins (signed in cursive pink font)
There is a teal banner across pages 2 and 3. On page 2, there are two photos on the bottom right: 1) a snapshot of Annabelle doing COVID-19 tips with text on image: “Coronavirus tips for deaf teens” and 2) Annabelel laughing along with a tiger mascot. Text: “Favorite Jr. NAD Memory: Attending 2017 Jr. NAD National Conference in Nebraska!, Goals or Plans After Graduation: Gallaudet University, Advice: Stay open minded. Have an open heart and soul!”
On page three, there are two photos. A close up photo of Annabelle is on the top right corner. There is a screenshot of Annabelle in a webinar with Aubrie and Natnail on the bottom left corner.
PAGE 4 – 23:
Same design is applied throughout these pages. The description for pages in even numbers: the page is divided into two parts. Light grey background is on the top and white background is on the bottom. Top: A close up photo of a student is on the upper left with a thick bright green stroke. Text of student name and school is on the stroke. Pink text: “Favorite Jr. NAD Memory”. Purple text: “Goals or Plans After Graduation”. Teal text: “Advice”. The bottom has the same design but the opposite.
The description for pages in odd numbers: the page is divided into two parts. White background is on the top and light grey background on the bottom. Top: A close up photo of a student is on the upper left with a thick bright green stroke. Text of student name and school is on the stroke. Pink text: “Favorite Jr. NAD Memory”. Purple text: “Goals or Plans After Graduation”. Teal text: “Advice”. The bottom has the same design but the opposite.
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Alyssa Duarte
California School for the Deaf
Favorite Jr. NAD Memory: CSDR Jr. NAD hosted a party during the Clerc Classic tournament. It was so lit.
Goals or Plans After Graduation: My goal is to go to YLC this summer. Afterwards, I’m going to Gallaudet University!
Advice: Join the Jr. NAD… Being recognized as one of the members is one of the best feeling you can get.
Maui Jennings
California School for the Deaf, Riverside
Favorite Jr. NAD Memory: The Battle of California competition with California School for the Deaf, Fremont.
Goals or Plans After Graduation: Go to Los Angeles Trade Technology College (LATTC).
Advice: Get involved with school activities.
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Amy Ngo
California School for the Deaf, Fremont
Favorite Jr. NAD Memory: Collaborating with Riverside for Jr. NAD Leadership Retreat before Battle of California.
Goals or Plans After Graduation: Writing & drawing children book series. Graduating college.
Advice: Keep participating in Jr. NAD events. There are a lot of things you never know!
Andrea Alquisiras Albarra
James Madison High School
Favorite Jr. NAD Memory: We had a Secret Santa party and went to the Deafestival. We also had a field trip to Friendship Park.
Goals or Plans After Graduation: Attend San Diego Community College. I want to learn about how to help kids with seizures and train dogs to be aware about the seizures is coming.
Advice: Participate in Jr. NAD and be motivated!
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Aubrie Bauer
Model Secondary School for the Deaf
Favorite Jr. NAD Memory: My entire junior year with my Jr. NAD team and advisor Brian Kelson. Another one is at Jr. NAD National Conference!
Goals or Plans After Graduation: I haven’t decided which college I am going to. I will come up with a plan soon.
Advice: Please make Jr. NAD fun because that is what it supposed to be!
Avery Meza
Kansas School for the Deaf
Favorite Jr. NAD Memory: Watching the Super Bowl game: Kansas City Chiefs against San Francisco 49ers.
Goals or Plans After Graduation: Attend Johnson County Community College or Gallaudet University to get my diploma and be successful.
Advice: Give feedback with people. Be a leader. Work hard with Jr. NAD officers.
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Azeb Visco
California School for the Deaf, Riverside
Favorite Jr. NAD Memory: Too many to pick! But if I had to pick one, I would pick co-hosting Clerc Classic social nights.
Goals or Plans After Graduation: College/Travel/Peace Corps
Advice: Don’t take Jr. NAD for granted.
Caitlyn Buchman
Wisconsin School for the Deaf
Favorite Jr. NAD Memory: When I went to New York for the Jr. NAD conference. I met a lot of awesome leaders and learned a lot more on leadership.
Goals or Plans After Graduation: Inspire others through my poetry. Go to college and get a degree in either Communication or English.
Advice: Get creative with your leadership.
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Chloe Harmount
California School for the Deaf, Fremont
Favorite Jr. NAD Memory: I had a really good conversation with my Jr. NAD advisors, Braidi and Girard when I was on the fence of joining Jr. NAD.
Goals or Plans After Graduation: Focus on transit to be happier and have a healthy mindset.
Advice: Always be curious. Be kind to yourself and to others.
Chyann Wisdom
Washington School for the Deaf
Favorite Jr. NAD Memory: Attending all of the meetings and to listen to other classes’ grievances. I also enjoy discussing ideas to solve those issues.
Goals or Plans After Graduation: I will be returning to Washington School for the Deaf as a Transition Student.
Advice: Be courageous!
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Cristin Kohl
Missouri School for the Deaf
Favorite Jr. NAD Memory: Being involved in all the community service projects through Jr.NAD.
Goals or Plans After Graduation: I plan to attend Mineral Area College in Park Hills, MO. My goal is to become a deaf female firefighter.
Advice: I would like to encourage future members to stay focused and study hard.
Dylan Walshvelo
Rochester School for the Deaf
Favorite Jr. NAD Memory: Planning the Jr.NAD conference at RSD. It was awesome to meet different people with different backgrounds.
Goals or Plans After Graduation: I plan on going to RIT and major in Laboratory Science Technology where I can pursue my career in medicine and hopefully become a pathologist.
Advice: Continue growing as a leader. Jr.NAD was a big inspiration in my life. I gained the experience of being a leader to others.
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Ellie Lister
Rhode Island School for the Deaf
Favorite Jr. NAD Memory: My favorite memory was at the Jr. NAD conference at Rochester, NY. I met so many amazing people!
Goals or Plans After Graduation: My plan is to move to Arizona and start working at an automotive shop. Be a mechanic.
Advice: Be a leader and speak up for others when they can’t.
Ethan Jacobs
Washington School for the Deaf
Favorite Jr. NAD Memory: When I went Jr. NAD conference in Rochester, NY. It was fun to meet other leaders and peers!
Goals or Plans After Graduation: Go to Gallaudet University and get my BA in ASL Education and MA in Special Education. My goal is to be an ASL teacher for deaf children.
Advice:Stay firm, and follow your instincts.
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Hannah Moffett
Kansas School for the Deaf
Favorite Jr. NAD Memory: So hard to pick one!
Goals or Plans After Graduation: Go to college and work at an auto-body shop or at Amazon.
Advice: Be open, talk with everyone and support anyone.
Hezeki Smoot
Missouri School for the Deaf
Favorite Jr. NAD Memory: When I went to the Jr.NAD conference in Rochester, NY and socialized with my deaf peers. I was able to communicate freely and make many new friends.
Goals or Plans After Graduation: I plan on attending SWCD (Southwest College for the Deaf) in Big Spring, Texas. While in college, I hope to continue working towards my goal of being in the Deaf Olympics.
Advice: Through Jr. NAD you will meet many new people, and it’s easy to be nervous or shy, but over time you will become more confident.
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Iran Sanchez
Washington School for the Deaf
Favorite Jr. NAD Memory: I enjoy our weekly Jr.NAD meetings.
Goals or Plans After Graduation: I hope to come back as a transition student and then eventually join our school’s independent living skills program.
Advice: If you are presented with an opportunity, take it.
Isabelle Williams
California School for the Deaf, Riverside
Favorite Jr. NAD Memory: Playing game activities with others and developing team bonds with people.
Goals or Plans After Graduation: Attend Gallaudet University.
Advice: Highly recommended for students to join Jr. NAD to learn more about themselves and others.
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Jalila Martens
Wisconsin School for the Deaf
Favorite Jr. NAD Memory: When we host the event in the Lee gym for volleyball with Great Plains School for the Deaf. It was a lot of fun for me.
Goals or Plans After Graduation: Keep up with my leadership and knowledge of how to lead others of how to open up their leadership role models in my future career.
Advice: I didn’t have any role like President, Vice president, or even Treasury No matter what position you’re in, you are still important in Jr. NAD.
Jalina Dietz
California School for the Deaf, Fremont
Favorite Jr. NAD Memory: I enjoy inviting some guest speakers from the Deaf community to give us inspirational presentations.
Goals or Plans After Graduation: Attend Gallaudet University.
Advice: Take every opportunity you get and do it.
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Jasmine Jiminez
California School for the Deaf, Fremont
Favorite Jr. NAD Memory: Leadership weekend 2019 went in San Francisco, CA.
Goals or Plans After Graduation: Living a good life where everyone feels safe and is active.
Advice: Work with another deaf school to host a leadership retreat weekend.
Jayden Elias
Rhode Island School for the Deaf
Favorite Jr. NAD Memory: When we had a car wash fundraiser, it was so fun.
Goals or Plans After Graduation: I plan to go straight to college then get a job.
Advice: To always be motivated and fun.
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Jayvon Harmon
California School for the Deaf, Fremont
Favorite Jr. NAD Memory: Jr. NAD Conference 2019 – I had fun and I learnt so much there!
Goals or Plans After Graduation: My goal is to live as much of life as possible.
Advice: Don’t forget to have fun!
Katie McClyman
Wisconsin School for the Deaf
Favorite Jr. NAD Memory: Attending Jr. NAD conference in Rochester, New York.
Goals or Plans After Graduation: I am planning on attending college to get a degree in psychology and help kids with autism.
Advice: Be committed and involved in your Jr. NAD chapter.
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Kim Perez
James Madison High School
Favorite Jr. NAD Memory: When Jr. NAD went to Friendship Park at the San Diego border and learned about social justice.
Goals or Plans After Graduation: Go to college and study Sociology.
Advice: Be motivated and be a great leader.
McKenna Girod
Favorite Jr. NAD Memory: Organizing the Jr. NAD conference at RSD in Fall 2019.
Goals or Plans After Graduation: I plan to continue my education at NTID/RIT in fall of 2021 and study business.
Advice: Be active as much as you can. Participate in different events, Meet different people, and most importantly, have fun!
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Melissa Sebastiao
Rhode Island School for the Deaf
Favorite Jr. NAD Memory: Hard to pick!
Goals or Plans After Graduation: To volunteer or help animals. My plan is to a find job and enjoy reading more books.
Advice: Maintain a good attitude, pay attention to your peers, write and learn more about Jr. NAD.
Olivia Collins
Rhode Island School for the Deaf
Favorite Jr. NAD Memory: Selling snacks during ESDAA basketball tournament. It was so fun. I love meeting new people.
Goals or Plans After Graduation: Attend Bristol Community College then transfer to Johnson & Wale University or Culinary Institute of American college. I want to become a chef and establish my own restaurant.
Advice: Be independent. Work hard and never give up.
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Priscilla Berrios
Saint Brendan High School
Favorite Jr. NAD Memory: Visiting the Niagara Falls at the 2019 Jr. NAD Conference! I got to experience an amazing view while making new friends.
Goals or Plans After Graduation: Attend Gallaudet University. After graduating college, I hope to work with Child Protective Services to help children be in a safe and loving home.
Advice: No matter the obstacles you face, always have the mindset and confidence that you will overcome anything!
Ravin Greene
Kansas School for the Deaf
Favorite Jr. NAD Memory: Whenever Jr. NAD meets and does team building games.
Goals or Plans After Graduation: Move to Wichita and attend Wichita State University.
Advice: Make sure you let everyone know and have more activities with people around.
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Reza Mosher
California School for the Deaf, Fremont
Favorite Jr. NAD Memory: Going to Jr.NAD Conference in Rochester, NY.
Goals or Plans After Graduation: I will be attending Gallaudet and majoring in ASL.
Advice: Apply to other Jr.NAD events outside of school such as YLC.
Rosalia Fraychineaud
Texas School for the Deaf
Favorite Jr. NAD Memory: Creating fundraiser ideas.
Goals or Plans After Graduation: Go to college and get a job that helps other people.
Advice: Don’t miss Jr. NAD meetings. Don’t be scared to say something; if someone finds your idea ridiculous, there’s always someone that finds it fascinating.
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Saira Vicente
California School for the Deaf, Riverside
Favorite Jr. NAD Memory: Having California School for the Deaf Fremont join our social events.
Goals or Plans After Graduation: I will love to see students join Jr. NAD.
Advice: Be humble. Get involved with Jr. NAD discussions.
Saul Pineda Orellana
Texas School for the Deaf
Favorite Jr. NAD Memory: Jr. NAD meeting with TSD administrators on Zoom about student forum!!
Goals or Plans After Graduation: Attend college and major in SocialStudies. It is my passion to be a teacher and travel (after COVID-19).
Advice: Join as a Jr. NAD member because you can make changes within the deaf community. It would be amazing if you helped them!!
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Sethan Rolofson
Kansas School for the Deaf
Favorite Jr. NAD Memory: I went to YLC in 2019 and it was the best experience I have ever had.
Goals or Plans After Graduation: I plan to attend Gallaudet University and major in accounting.
Advice: Be yourself and the right people will come to you.
Sierra Herzig-Wilcox
Maryland School for the Deaf
Favorite Jr. NAD Memory: Going to D.C. to speak with the senators about our education for deaf youth.
Goals or Plans After Graduation: I’m not sure yet but I definitely know that I want to go to college.
Advice: You have a voice, always keep fighting.
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Talia Boren
California School for the Deaf, Fremont
Favorite Jr. NAD Memory: Going to Rochester, NY for Jr.NAD Conference. I learned a lot new things.
Goals or Plans After Graduation: I will attend Gallaudet University this Fall and my major will be Biology.
Advice: Show empathy in tangible ways.
Valentina Camino
Wisconsin School for the Deaf
Favorite Jr. NAD Memory: Seeing our Jr. NAD members turn into leaders. We also worked so hard to set up the cultural awareness and BIPOC event at our school.
Goals or Plans After Graduation: I honestly don’t know, but I know for sure that I will use my leadership skills after high school. The wind will lead me somewhere.
Advice: If you want to make your dreams possible, try to accept your mistakes and put your effort in doing better next time.
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Zarek Nathanson
Texas School for the Deaf
Favorite Jr. NAD Memory: When Linsay Darnall Jr. gave us a great leadership presentation.
Goals or Plans After Graduation: Go to Gallaudet University.
Advice: Try to involve much as you can. In return, you will gain your knowledge and experiences.
Bottom grey: icons of graduation caps, diploma, bells and fireworks.
PAGE 24 (BACK COVER):
The back cover of a composite notebook. Sticker is centered with text: “Good Luck!” There are several stickers on the bottom left corner of stars, hearts and a peace sign.