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Ryebuck

Ryebuck is the runner-up of the seventh season of Survivor: Big Brother. They lost to Glaeken in a 5-2-1 vote.

## Profile

**What made you interested in Survivor: Big Brother? Do you have a strategy going in?** "I think it would be fun to play a mix of the two games. I’ve also never played in a big brother ORG and I’ve heard they are fun so yeah wanted to play in one (:. My strategy going in would be to try and make a few very close bonds with people but still remain friendly to everyone else. I wouldn’t be afraid to cut anyone off if it would allow myself to advance further in the game."

**Have you played in any orgs before? If so, which ones? If not, what about them caught your eye?** "I haven’t played in many on Discord but I’ve played in smaller ones such as Canadian Survivor 2019 (came 1st), and one I forgot the name of but Hlane hosted (came 2nd). I’ve also played in a few survivor Speed RP’s on the Formvivor server (which I won my first game and other placements range from 10th to 2nd). Ive played a few other survivor Org’s on another site as well (:"

**Who are your favorite Survivor / Big Brother players, and why? How will you use some of their tactics in your game?** "My favourite Survivor player is Jericho from Australian Survivor. He was an under the radar threat that liked to cause trouble by making secret cookie alliances, eating all the jam with his allies and framing another person leading to that persons elimination. He wasn’t afraid to lie to others or vote out allies but stayed true to his closest ally luke even though it wouldn’t help his game. I feel like I can try and use similar tactics by becoming an under the radar threat by making social bonds with people and knowing when to vote out certain allies. Finding a close ally you can trust 100% is also something that helped his game, and I will also try and find in a game of survivor."

**What would you add to the season? Either confessional wise or character wise.** "I think I would be able to be that person who sounds all innocent and friendly to the castaways but at the same time be planning their eliminations and doom. I think this could make for some entertainment with confessions and gameplay (:"

## Trivia

* Ryebuck is the first and only runner-up to win the final challenge of the season.
	+ This means that Ryebuck is also the first and only player to not win the season after winning the final challenge.
* Ryebuck is one of three finalists to reach the finals with 0 votes against. The only other finalists to do this are Trey and Mario.
Romey

* Season 1
* Season 3
* Season 6

Romey played in the first, third, and All-Stars season of Survivor: Big Brother. He placed 5th, 14th, and 11th respectively.

## Gameplay

### Season 1

**How do you plan to win this org?** "I plan on winning this org by outsmarting everyone else and then being a game bot I mean UTR strategist"

### Season 3

**Why would you be a good addition to the cast?** "I would be a fantastic addition to the cast due to me being a usually dominat person in almsot any org I am in. I dont mean to be a cocky coocoohead but I mean, I am absolutely the SHIT in ORGs. I will absolutely take every single one of the people in the cast and dominate them like its the team playing my HS football team every Friday. When I walk into the season, it'll be a completely new player, the cocky iRomey. Get fucking ready bitches"

**What is your strategy?** "When I walk into the Survivor Big Brother house I plan on forming an alliance with all of the big threats in the game and completely decide to dominate with them. I'll call it the dominators and we will crush almost everyone who stands in our way. I am so much stronger if I have meat shields behind me and i'll form exactly that alliance to strengthen my game and have a damn good time"

**Are you a good confessionalist? Have any examples or samples of what we might expect?** "I am an average confessionalist but whenever I play an exaggeration of a character, I become an iconic confessionalist. I often spout iconic lines in my confessionals, often snagging around 2 or 3 episode titles."

**If you are an alumni, how do you plan on playing differently this time around?** "I plan on being more active and forming a super alliance with all of the power players and play from the top of the game and not from the bottom. I am no longer an underdog hero, I am a fucking dominant villain with villainous speeches which will come its way. Best of luck to my competition."

## Trivia

* Romey, Shame, and Fish were the first players to play for a second time.
Floppy

* Season 1
* Season 6

Floppy is the winner of the All-Stars season of Survivor: Big Brother. He won by a vote of 8-1 against Mario. He also played in the first season of Survivor: Big Brother and placed 6th out of 17 players.

Floppy has been acting as a producer for the 2nd-5th and 7th seasons.

## Profile

### Season 1

**How do you plan to win this org?** "I plan to lay low early but make relationships with everyone. And win comps later on when I need to."

## Trivia

* Floppy is the second of two winners to win as a returning player.
	+ He succeeded Fish, who won the third season.
Billy

Billy played in the seventh season of Survivor: Big Brother. He placed 9th out of 17 players.

## Profile

**What made you interested in Survivor: Big Brother? Do you have a strategy going in?** "I have a strategy, during the beginning, I’m just going to be chill not make moves, don’t win challenges, etc. As we continue the game, I’m going to win challenges, make moves, and etc."

**Have you played in any orgs before? If so, which ones? If not, what about them caught your eye?** "I’ve never played in any, I gotten declined every time."

**Who are your favorite Survivor / Big Brother players, and why? How will you use some of their tactics in your game?** "My favourite would be Tony and Sandra. I need to hear conversations and make sure that I ain’t going home."

**What would you add to the season? Either confessional wise or character wise.** "Confessional wise."

## Trivia

* Billy is the first and only player to not use the veto on themselves while they were nominated.
	+ Billy is also the first and only player to be evicted right after winning the PoV.
* S:BB was Billy's first ORG.
Season 8

Season 8 logo

Survivor: Big Brother - Season 8 is the eighth season of the Survivor: Big Brother ORG series. The winner was Whoopi who beat runner-ups Jay and Brayden in a vote of 6-1-1

The season was announced by Semaj on January 29, 2020, and applications were opened on the same day. The cast reveal took place on February 28, 2020. The winner was announced on April 15, 2020.

Robert won fan-favorite, by beating the other top three vote-getters, Brendan and Jack, 15-8-8.

The cast consists of 9 new players and 9 returning players.

## Twists and Advantages

**Double HoH-** The first HoH of the season had two players win the head of household, each HoH had separate nominations and subsequently separate evictions which led to two players getting evicted

**SP Sapper(Safari)-** The holder can remove 2 SP(Safari Points) from any player they choose

**Advantage Tracker(Auction)-** A one time use item that allows the user to see how many advantages are currently held by players in the game

**Vote Steal(Auction)-** This allows the holder to steal another players vote at tribal council or an eviction, the user can then vote twice, once using their original vote and again with the stolen vote

**SP Booster(Safari):** The holder will receive 1.5x the SP they would have normally received

**Hidden Immunity Idol(Safari):** Can be played before the votes are read OR before initial nominations are made in a big brother round. When played this nullifies any votes cast against or keeps the user safe for the remainder of the big brother round

**Jester Advantage(Secret)-** An anonymous power that allowed the user to name an initial nominee on top of the two that the HoH already named.
Jacob

Jacob played in the fourth season of Survivor: Big Brother. He placed 10th out of 17 players.

## Profile

**Do you have any org experience? If so, what have your past org experiences taught you?** "Yeah I've played in 5 orgs. They've all been Survivor orgs because I don't watch Big Brother. But I've learned a ton about the game and really just how to connect with people. I've learned a bunch about me as a person and I've learned how to connect with others on a personal level that I never expected that I'd be able to do"

**How does your strategy change knowing that this org mixes survivor and big brother together?** "Well I don't know anything about Big Brother, but I know how to play Survivor. I've been told that Big Brother is a more social game than Survivor. As someone who claims to be a social player that should work in my favor. Really I want to get a different taste in my mouth and adapt as a player to help improve any little bit of my game in any way that I possibly can"

**Are you a good confessionalist? Do you have any examples of your confessionals?** "I like to think I am. I was one of the runner up in Inferno for best confessionals and I finished 9th there"

**Pick 3 words that you would use to describe you. Then if you want, explain why you chose the words that you did.** "Brains, Brawn, Beauty. They explain themselves"
Season 1

Season 1 Logo

Survivor: Big Brother - Season 1 is the first season of the Survivor: Big Brother ORG series. The winner was Gold, who beat runner-up Alec by a vote of 4-3.

Gold won Fan Favorite at the Season 3 reunion, beating the other top three vote-getters, Brock and Floppy, 36.4% - 18.2% - 18.2%.

## Trivia

* Like the second season, Season 1 had its Fan Favorite award given out at a different season's reunion.
Ikea

Ikea played in the second season of Survivor: Big Brother. They placed 4th out of 18 players after quitting the game.

## Profile

**Why would you be a good addition to the cast?** "Because I am snarky and confrontational. I think my volatile person will help the show get some ratings."

**What is your strategy?** "My strategy is to lay low and act like the goatiest piece of shit so that people will not be threatened by me. Also find a solid alliance and ride or die."

**Are you a good confessionalist? Have any examples or samples of what we might expect?** "'This idiot goes around and lies behind my back. Then he tries to gaslight me into not voting for him? Like girl? Are you forreal? I think you need to go back to your mother's fallopian tube because that's fucking dumb.'"

## Trivia

* Ikea is the best placing quitter, as they finished in 4th place
* Ikea's quit was one of the factors caused the smallest jury in S:BB history. The other was Zradams' inactivity.
All-Stars

Season 6 Logo

Survivor: Big Brother - All-Stars is the sixth season of the Survivor: Big Brother ORG series. The winner was Floppy, who beat runner-up Mario by a final vote of 8-1.

Fish won Fan Favorite for the second time, beating the other top three vote-getters, Brock and Floppy.

The season featured a cast of returning players from the five seasons prior.
Cure Mirai Wiki

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Choros

Choros played in the seventh season of Survivor: Big Brother. They placed 14th out of 17 players.

## Profile

**What made you interested in Survivor: Big Brother? Do you have a strategy going in?** "yes i want to make great bonds with everyone and win a couple comps to seem not a big threat"

**Have you played in any orgs before? If so, which ones? If not, what about them caught your eye?** "yes i have in a big brother and survivor org"

**Who are your favorite Survivor / Big Brother players, and why? How will you use some of their tactics in your game?** "I love Ika and Dre on Big Brother Canada because they were both amazing to watch, Ika was a QWEEN and ruled the whole house and Dre flew under the radar and was a very strategic player"

**What would you add to the season? Either confessional wise or character wise.** "Confessional wise I love to say my thoughts out loud and i like to entertain everyone"
Brock

* Season 1
* Season 6

Brock played in the first and All-Stars seasons of Survivor: Big Brother. He placed 3rd and 7th respectively.

He has been active as a Producer for the 2nd-5th and 7th seasons.

## Profile

Season 1

**How do you plan to win this org?** "By staying one step ahead of my alliance. Don’t get too trigger happy, but always stay working the top block"
Omnibus I Primary

Omnibus I Primary focuses on great works of the ancient world culminating in the first century. Students learn to read and appreciate the great books in light of the truth of Scripture. The Omnibus courses are the best way we know to engage with the great works of Western Civilization and learn to think biblically about everything. Diploma students completing the course will be given a credit in English: World Ancient Literature I. Diploma students completing the Omnibus I Primary and the Omnibus I Secondary courses during the same year will be given three credits for the two courses, one each in History: World Ancient History I, English: World Ancient Literature I, and Religion: Doctrine and Theology I. Homework will average 6 - 7 hours per week, depending on reading speed.
Crescendo Hope

**Crescendo Hope** (クレッシェンドホープ *Kuresshendo Hōpu*) is an original anime series made by Starry Sky Studios.

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## Production

Hibiki! Hope Precure was first conceptualized on February 19th, 2020. Name changed to Crescendo Hope on February 25, 2020.

## Characters

### **Crescendo Hope Team**

Pink - Crescendo Believe (クレッシェンドビリーブ *Kuresshendo Birību*)

### Allies

Red - Crescendo Kindle (クレッシェンドキンドル *Kuresshendo Kindoru*)

Orange - Crescendo Rocky (クレッシェンドロッキー *Kuresshendo Rokkī*)

Yellow - Crescendo Thunder (クレッシェンドサンダー *Kuresshendo Sandā*)

Green - Crescendo Chime (クレッシェンドチャイム *Kuresshendo Chaimu*)

Amane (あまね) - Crescendo Rain (クレッシェンドレイン *Kuresshendo Rein*)

Indigo - Crescendo Sakura (クレッシェンドサクラ *Kuresshendo Sakura*)

Purple - Crescendo Winter (クレッシェンド・ウィンター *Kuresshendo U~intā*)
Fleur Deschamps

## Fleur Deschamps (a.k.a. Hummy)

**Fleur Deschamps** is a student in Miss Bustier's class at Collège Françoise Dupont. In "Flora", after Fleur's earth day project, a flower garden, is destroyed, she is Akumatized by Hawk Moth into **Flora**, a plant growing supervillain.

In "Timetagger", it's revealed that Fleur will receive the Hummingbird Miraculous in the future. When Necctar inhabits the Miraculous, she becomes **Hummy**, a hummingbird-themed superhero.
Earth Science Novare

A classical Christian earth science course ought to address not only the mind, but also the soul. Our Earth Science course uses the Novare curriculum to echo Micah 6:8, spurring students to walk humbly before the Creator and to do justly toward His creation. The study of landforms, minerals and planetary phenomena is capable of provoking wonder, however taught; we make a point of exercising this wonder to its full capacity, stretching it toward the Creator. Moreover, we stress that stewardship of the earth is the responsibility of all Christians, no matter how young. Homework will average 3 - 5 hours per week.
Bandit

Bandit played in the seventh season of Survivor: Big Brother. They placed 16th out of 17 players.

A passionate player keen on playing cutthroat, he was laying low in the first week, having voted in the majority for the first eviction, during the second week is where things went wrong, as after a tumultuous loss for his tribe, Red Panda immediately threw out his name for whatever reason, which the entire tribe agreed upon, Bandit was unable to push back enough against his name being thrown out, his tribe immediately voting him out unanimously over the then-inactive Leopard, who received Bandit's vote.

## Profile

**What made you interested in Survivor: Big Brother? Do you have a strategy going in?** "Fricking format sounds lit, i plan to sorta lie low, the bb format is unforgiving if people see me as a threat, i need to get far before showing my skills."

**Have you played in any orgs before? If so, which ones? If not, what about them caught your eye?** "Uhhhhhhhh a fricking lot, SurvivORG by Maverick, Astral Experience, Booty Islands, CKs survivor, etc."

**Who are your favorite Survivor / Big Brother players, and why? How will you use some of their tactics in your game?** "Legit dont know, havent watched the shows."

**What would you add to the season? Either confessional wise or character wise.** "Okay im absolutely brutal, but people ive never met dont realize that until to late. I flip whenever it could profit, i make risky moves, i fricking manipulate the hell out of everyone. I tend to use confessionals pretty frequently if the camp interests me, which i think this will."
(Y/n) Lachance (TMS♪)

## (Y/n) Lachance(a.k.a. Ladybug)

**(Y/n) Lachance** is the main protagonist of "*The Miraculous Song♪*". She is a student in Miss Bustier's class at Collège Françoise Dupont in Paris, France and wants to start her own music group and one day become a famous musician. With the Ladybug Miraculous, when inhabited by Tikki, (Y/n) transforms into the superheroine **Ladybug**, gaining the power of creation to stop Hawk Moth and his akumatized villains. She is also the leader of the French Miraculous Superhero Team.
Christina Wienckoski

Christina Wienckoski graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a B.A. in French and completed her Masters of Education in French from West Chester University. She has spent significant time abroad, including a semester at the University of Grenoble, France. Upon receiving her bachelor’s degree, she worked as an English language assistant in French schools near Nantes, France. She has experience teaching French courses at both the middle and high school levels. Christina resides in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania with her husband Jesse, their two children, Christian and Sophie, and a cat named Sonny. At Pine Grove Church, she serves as a Sunday School teacher and secretary of Pine Grove Preschool Board. Besides spending time with her family, she enjoys cooking, running, reading and traveling.
RT

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RT played in the third season of Survivor: Big Brother. He placed 10th out of 17 players.

## Profile

**Why would you be a good addition to the cast?** "I bring a real "yolo" -that words disgusting- attitude towards the game. I'm willing to make a move even if it may fuck over my game, just for the sake of mixing things up and making things interesting."

**What is your strategy?** "Probably pick one person really early on that I'm just ride or die for, like no matter what I'll help them. As long as I'm the one calling the shots, I can take them to finale, and have no question that I'll win- pretty much JT fishbach"

**Are you a good confessionalist? Have any examples or samples of what we might expect?** "Look in mountains season 5. I'm great :eyes:"
Glaeken

Glaeken is the winner of the seventh season of Survivor: Big Brother. He beat runners-up Ryebuck and Boomer in a 5-2-1 vote.

## Profile

**What made you interested in Survivor: Big Brother? Do you have a strategy going in?** "I help run a big brother club at my university and think it would be awesome to play a game that is similar. My strategy is to lay low and find the people I connect with because that's important early. From there I just want to see where it goes"

**Have you played in any orgs before? If so, which ones? If not, what about them caught your eye?** "I haven't played in any orgs before but i have a friend that plays regularly. I would love to start because its an exciting experience."

**Who are your favorite Survivor / Big Brother players, and why? How will you use some of their tactics in your game?** "Spencer from survivor Cagayan and cambodia and Jane from survivor:nicaragua. I think Jane brought an honest game but wasn't afraid to guilt people to do what she needed them to in the moment. I hope to take her style but add some of the cunning that Spencer brought to the game."

**What would you add to the season? Either confessional wise or character wise.** "I can be an emotional person. In my confessionals or even when confronting people I can use that to my advantage to get what I want"
Calculus I Saxon

Understanding the abstractions of calculus requires far more than limited exposure. In this course future mathematicians, scientists, and engineers will incrementally build and reinforce their knowledge through continual practice and review. Following a condensed summary of key algebra, trigonometry, and analytic geometry topics, students explore limits, functions, and the differentiation and integration of variables. Calculus Saxon meets the Approved Math course requirement for the VSA Associate Level diploma only. Homework will average 5 - 6 hours per week.
Omnibus IV Secondary

Omnibus IV Secondary includes works from and about the ancient world and other important works. Discussions will direct students to look at ideas from a biblical worldview. Diploma students completing the course will be given a credit in English: World Ancient Literature II. Diploma students completing the Omnibus IV Primary and the Omnibus IV Secondary courses during the same year will be given three credits for the two courses, one each in History: World Ancient History II, English: World Ancient Literature II, and Religion: Doctrine and Theology IV. Omnibus IV courses are recommended for 10th-12th grade students. This course is eligible for dual enrollment credit when both Primary and Secondary courses are taken in a 12-month period. Homework will average 4 - 5 hours per week, depending on reading speed.
Photography Club

The purpose of this club is to introduce students to basic camera skills such as shooting in various modes and conditions. They will learn proper terminology and experiment with various techniques while working on photographing people, animals, landscapes, and more. Each student will develop a wider understanding of how their personal camera works and increase their passion in, knowledge of, and skill level for taking pictures. This club works with the Journalism Club in providing pictures to publish in articles for VSA. A showcase video of the best work from each student is shown at the End of the Year Gathering. Each meeting begins with a review and critique of all the homework assignments turned in, and then moves on to the new lesson using samples photos and short how-to videos. A new challenge is discussed and given at the end of each meeting and students work on taking those photographs outside of class. This class may be taken several times as skill levels improve and more challenges are introduced.
Poetry

Intrigued and yet slightly intimidated by poetry? This course takes you on a poetic journey through forms, styles, eras, and masters of the art of poetic expression. Learn how to better understand and appreciate poetry while also honing your skills as a poet who can become equipped to enter the Great Conversation. In-class analysis of great poems will guide exercises in mastering form, rhythm, and figurative expression. Projects and assignments will focus on developing your poetic communication ability and delight. And workshops with classmates and teacher will allow you to share your work and receive immediate, helpful feedback within a writing community setting. Homework will average 3 - 4 hours per week.
Rhetoric II

Developing students into sound, talented rhetoricians is both difficult and time-consuming. This course intends to work carefully and thoroughly with students, giving them much opportunity for practice and application of the skills developed in Rhetoric I. Class size is considerably smaller to allow more extensive presentation time and individual attention. Consequently, the course price is higher. Rhetoric II is a course in the strategy and application of rhetoric. In this course students will learn to (1) observe rhetorical situations and assess which persuasive strategy is best for a given situation, (2) orient themselves to that situation given their rhetorical goals, (3) decide which course of action is wisest, (4) and act most effectively. This course will focus on the development of wisdom and skill over theory, and assumes a solid grounding in the rhetorical theory presented in Rhetoric I. Special attention will be paid to the rhetorical strategies of Jesus Christ during His ministry, as well as political developments in the United States over the past decade. This course is eligible for dual enrollment credit for junior and senior diploma students. Homework will average approximately 3 hours per week with a bit more when preparing a speech.
German II

More citizens of the EU speak German than any other language! For centuries, it has been one of the key languages of academic scholarship, particularly in the fields of science and theology. It has a rich literary history, encompassing hundreds of novelists, playwrights, and poets. German II will review the basics of German grammar and vocabulary in the first 8 weeks and then spend the rest of the year reading, translating, and analyzing German texts, both contemporary and historical. German texts studied will include the Luther Bible, fairy tales, short stories, and both classical and contemporary, popular music. Reading and translation work will be required homework for each class session. Homework will average 3 - 4 hours per week.
Spanish III

Building on the grammar elements learned in Spanish II, students will increase and reinforce their knowledge of verb tenses, continue to build vocabulary, and improve conversational ability in different settings. In this course students will be challenged to read and write more in Spanish. Students will also learn more about the cultures in which Spanish is spoken to be able to fully communicate with Spanish speaking people. This course is eligible for dual enrollment credit for junior and senior diploma students. Homework will average 3 - 4 hours per week.
Greek II

This intermediate level language class is a continuation of Greek I. Students will learn advanced grammar forms and continue to build vocabulary. They will read and translate selections from the Greek Old and New Testament and selections from the early church fathers and classical Greek authors. Students will also demonstrate their understanding of the language by writing several Greek compositions. This course is eligible for dual enrollment credit for junior and senior diploma students. Homework will average 2 - 3 hours per week.
Geometry

This proof-based course in plane and solid geometry focuses on teaching students logical methods. Topics include segments, angles, deductive reasoning, parallel and perpendicular lines, coordinate geometry, congruent and similar triangles, quadrilaterals, right triangle trigonometry, circles, and area and volume. Proper presentation of a mathematical proof is a major point of emphasis. Students will also examine polyhedra and touch briefly on non-Euclidean geometry at the end of the course--a fascinating way to finish the year! Homework will average 2 - 4 hours per week.
Art History

Being made in His image, God imparted to humanity the gift of creativity. The record of virtually every culture is found in its art and by studying art history – an integrated exploration of history, science, mathematics, philosophy, and the Scriptures. The course is taught through a biblical lens and covers a general survey of Western art history, from the caves of Lascaux to the artists of the twenty-first century. There will be readings, in-depth slide presentations, writing projects, and art projects that will help students learn to "read" and analyze significant works of the past and build artistic literacy in our present culture. Homework will be approximately 2-3 hours per week.
PikaPika! Pretty Cure

**PikaPika! Pretty Cure** (ぴかぴか！ プリキュア *PikaPika! PuriKyua*)

## Characters

### Pretty Cure

* **Kita Hoshimi** (北星光 *Kita Hoshimi*): Hoshimi is a new student at BLANK. She is positive and always to have a good outlook on things. Bad relationship with her sister. Her alter ego is **Cure Starlight** (キュアスターライト *Kyua* *Sutāraito*), the PikaPika of the Sky.

* (): Her alter ego is **Cure Crystal** (キュアクリスタル *Kyua Kurisutaru*), the PikaPika of the Land.

* **Hamasaki** **Mia** (浜崎ミア *Hamasaki Mia*): Her alter ego is **Cure Mareel** (キュアマリール *Kyua Marīru*), the PikaPika of the Sea.
* Kita (北): Her alter ego is **Cure Flare** (キュアフレア *Kyua Furea*), the PikaPika of the Sun.
* (): Her alter ego is **Cure Frost** (キュアフロスト *Kyua Furosuto*), the PikaPika of the Moon.
Organic Chemistry

This is an advanced course in the study of carbon-containing compounds. The first half of the course emphasizes various functional groups, their nomenclature and common reactions. An introduction to reaction mechanisms, synthesis, and stereochemistry are also included. The second half of the course will focus on organic compounds found in living organisms, including proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids. A course for the serious student who is interested in pursuing a major in the sciences at the undergraduate level. An online lab is included. Homework will average 3 - 5 hours per week.
Lafa

* Season 3
* Season 6

Lafa played in the third and All-Stars seasons of Survivor: Big Brother. He placed 7th and 17th, respectively.

## Profile

### Season 3

**What is your strategy?** "I don't have a winning formula. I'm changing my strategy, but I play as a hero most of the time. I start the game normally and make my strategy during the game"

**Are you a good confessionalist? Have any examples or samples of what we might expect?** "Depends on my day. If I could give good confessionals like I can be bland. Trust me, I always try to give my maximum, but sometimes I'm just too tired to make a confessional."

### All-Stars

Lafa was cast for Survivor: Big Brother All-Stars because in Season 3 they had a well-rounded game with an HoH win and a Veto win and were able to find two advantages, the vote steal and the challenge booster. Lafa also gave the show active confessionals and is always a great player to have on your cast.

## Gameplay

### All-Stars

Coming back at All-Stars, Lafa was really optimistic. However, due to real-life events, he quickly became at the bottom of the cast due to the lack of activity. When he tried to save himself after losing the Veto, it was sadly too late and was evicted in a unanimous vote of 14-0
Rob Shearer

Rob Shearer is the husband of Cyndy Shearer, the proud father of 11 children, an Elder at Abundant Life Church, and the Director of the Francis Schaeffer Study Center in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee. He is also the Publisher of Greenleaf Press, and vice president of the Tennessee Association of Church-Related Schools. He is the author of Famous Men of the Renaissance and Reformation, and Famous Men of the 16th & 17th Century. Rob holds an MA in History and Humanities from Stanford University and a BA in History from Davidson College. He was a Fulbright Scholar in Germany in 1979-1980. He has been reading, writing about, pondering, musing, and reflecting on the lessons of history (Ancient, Medieval, & Modern) for over thirty years. He re-reads Paul Johnson’s Modern Times every year, and loves watching Gone With the Wind, Dr. Zhivago, and The Lion in Winter. He once organized a twelve hour marathon back-to-back-to-back screening of all three of the Lord of the Rings movies. Every few years he leads the ultimate homeschool fieldtrip and takes several dozen students and parents with him to Italy and Germany for two weeks, exploring the historical sites associated with the Renaissance and the Reformation.
Statistics

Students will focus on developing statistical thinking and the use of basic statistical concepts using modern computer-based practices. Emphasis is on concepts using modern technology-based practices, with emphasis on statistical concepts. Topics include sampling and experimentation, descriptive statistics, probability, binomial and normal distributions, estimation, single sample and two sample hypothesis tests for means and proportions. Real up-to-date data and examples using current events will be used. It is intended to develop students into consistent statistical thinkers. This course is eligible for dual enrollment credit for junior and senior diploma students. Homework will average 2 - 3 hours per week.
Rick Davis

Rick Davis has been teaching in classical Christian schools since 2006. He studied in the honors program at Liberty University where he graduated summa cum laude in 2004 with a B.A. in Religion. In his college years, Rick spent time as a youth pastor and as a teacher assistant at Pactum Christian Academy in Lynchburg, VA. In 2006, he returned to Pactum to teach. Since 2008, he has taught a variety of courses for Veritas Scholars Academy including Omnibus II, Omnibus IV, Logic I, Logic II, and Rhetoric I. In addition, Rick has contributed essays and study questions to the Omnibus textbook series. He also wrote and taught for the self-paced Omnibus II Secondary Course, and contributed exercises to the self-paced Omnibus I Primary Course. He enjoys reading just about anything he can get his hands on. His particular interests include ancient and medieval history, archaeology of the Ancient Near East and the Mediterranean, Medieval Literature, Biblical Studies, and Christian theology. Rick and his wife Mary Beth are members of Providence Church in Lynchburg, VA, and are the very proud parents of Luther, Anthea, and Alfred.
US Government

This course begins with the foundational principles of government, surveys the various types of government, and traces the significant people, events and document which were part of the American political heritage leading up to the creation of the United States of America. Following an article-by-article study of the Constitution and a lesson on methods of the Constitutional interpretation, the student explores the United Nations organization, U.S. foreign policy, and the impact of immigration and globalization on our nation. The course concludes with a lesson on citizenship and an individual research project on state and local governments. This course is eligible for dual enrollment credit for junior and senior diploma students. Homework will average 2 - 3 hours per week.
Algebra II

Algebra II starts where Algebra I leaves off, building on its concepts. It prepares students for the study of pre-calculus. Topics include review of Algebra I concepts; functions; systems of linear equations and inequalities; quadratic functions and complex numbers; exponential and logarithmic functions; and rational and irrational algebraic functions. The text used is a two-year book. The second half is used for Pre-Calculus. Homework will average 3 - 5 hours per week.
Heather Magnuson

Heather Magnuson is passionate about teaching Spanish and is a fervent proponent of language learning. She has taught dual-immersion Spanish-English 1st grade and 8th thru Freshman Spanish in public school. Heather currently homeschools her 2 children and teaches at a local homeschool coop. She graduated from the University of Central Oklahoma with a master’s degree in Bilingual Education after earning a BS in Plant Science from the University of Missouri. In addition to formal classroom training in the Spanish language, Heather has lived in Costa Rica as a student at EARTH University and in Honduras as a missionary at the Finca del Niño orphanage. Heather loves to travel, which fits well with her lifestyle as an Air Force spouse. She has had the pleasure of living in Oklahoma, Japan, Nevada, and Florida (3 times). She currently calls Panama City, Florida home. Heather’s favorite things to do when she is not teaching are playing board games with the family, wakeboarding, reading, walking her German Shepherd, and spending time in nature enjoying the Lord’s handiwork.
Calculus I

This first course in calculus is a substantial and thorough introduction to the three main ideas of calculus: limits, derivatives, and integrals. After a review of prior function concepts, students proceed to develop a concept of limits. They apply this concept to define the derivative and explore its applications, and then return to define the integral, exploring its relation to the derivative. We discuss numerous integration techniques and applications. This course is eligible for dual enrollment credit for junior and senior diploma students, and is an AP Calculus AB course approved by the College Board. Homework will average 5 - 6 hours per week.
Algebra I Math-U-See

Algebra I is a critical course in secondary mathematics which provides the foundation for future success in critical thinking and problem solving. Math-U-See Algebra I is offered as an alternative course for those students who would benefit from a visual, conceptual approach. This course will incorporate the use of manipulatives to represent abstract concepts of Algebra 1 thus transforming the abstract concept to the concrete and physical. Major concepts that will be studied are graphing, describing linear equations and inequalities, solving systems of equations using graphing, substitution, and elimination, exponents, and solving basic quadratic equations with factoring. The course will also include applying properties of arithmetic functions to algebra, polynomials, significant digits, scientific notation, and graphing conic sections. Math-U-See Algebra I meets the Algebra I requirement for the VSA Associate and Standard Level diploma only. Homework will average 3 - 5 hours per week.
Whodatboi

Whodatboi played in the second season of Survivor: Big Brother. They placed 12th out of 18 players.

## Profile

**Why would you be a good addition to the cast?** "I would be a good addition to cast because i think i can entertain the audience from what they're seeing about me. I want to show too that being a very mysterious person who came out from the outer space can get and grab the win!"

**What is your strategy?** "My strategy is just play being dumb at first, being clueless, acting like a floater but in the same time, im strategizing from what they're into. I would like to make moves and consider myself as one of the top strategist of the season!"

**Are you a good confessionalist? Have any examples or samples of what we might expect?** "Im not really a good confessionalist thingy but im being really honest when it comes to confessionals. Example: This person is way too dumb to realize that im playing both sides. Or like, I hate this guy for being such a jerk and lying in front of my face, i will now try and get him out as soon as possible. like that lol"
Composition II

Building on the skills learned in Composition I, students will begin with the formation of a quality thesis and its development in an argumentative essay, then the research report, and other forms of essay writing, with increasing emphasis on the development of style. Classes include presentation of lessons, frequent impromptu writing tasks and imitation exercises with immediate teacher feedback, and many opportunities to encourage fellow students and receive encouragement on assignments. Students will be trained to critique their own work and the work of their peers in class. Homework will average around 4 hours per week.
Writing Club

This club will be a place for writers (from beginning to advanced!) to unite, share their work, give advice, and learn together through discussions, meetings, workshops, and the exploration of multiple genres. Meetings will allow for experimentation in techniques and genres as well as give members an opportunity to share work and collaborate. In between meetings, discussions will be available for ongoing communication about various topics related to writing and for continued sharing of current writing projects. Opportunities for possible publication and contest entries will also be available! Writing within a community vastly improves communication skills and provides abundant ideas for writers desiring to influence culture through the power of words. Come join us as we bask in all things writerly and grow together in our amazing ability as God's image bearers to communicate through writing!
Omnibus VI Secondary

Omnibus VI Secondary includes works from and about the modern world and other important works. Discussions will direct students to look at ideas from a biblical worldview. Diploma students completing the course without the Primary Books will be given a credit in English: British and American Literature II. Diploma students completing the course will be given a credit in English: Great Books of the Modern World II. Students completing the Omnibus VI Primary and the Omnibus VI Secondary courses during the same year will be given three credits for the two courses--one each in History: Modern, US and British II, English: Modern, US and British Literature II, Religion: Doctrine and Theology VI. Omnibus VI courses are recommended for 10th-12th grade students. This course is eligible for dual enrollment credit when both Primary and Secondary courses are taken in a 12-month period. Homework will average 4 - 5 hours per week, depending on reading speed.
Geometry Saxon

This course is presented in the familiar Saxon approach of incremental development and continual review to keep topics fresh in students' minds. Students who are more concrete thinkers and thrive on repetition will do well in this class. This course will help those students who might struggle with a more complex math curriculum. Covering triangle congruence, postulates and theorems, surface area and volume, two-column proofs, vector addition, and slopes and equations of lines. **Geometry Saxon meets the Geometry requirement for the VSA Associate Level diploma only.** Homework will average 2 - 4 hours per week.
Math Club

The VSA Math Club is going to Make Amazing Things Happen. In the mathematics club, we'll look at famous historical problems and how different fields of math helped to solve them! You will learn how to solve them too. We'll explore competitive-style math problems that are meant to be solved quickly. These problems will be from real competitions, like the Fermat Competition in Canada. Each club meeting will open in prayer, and then we'll look at a historical problem, why it became a problem, and how it was solved. Then, we'll take turns solving competition problems in smaller groups, and compare our various solutions.
Business Math

Business Math deals with the topic most commonly mentioned by Jesus—money! It is not too early to gain a better understanding of money and finance. Business math is for the student who wants to fully understand both personal and business finance. This is the class brings all kind or real-world applications to math. And it will be taught with extraordinary consideration of biblical stewardship. Homework will average 2 - 4 hours per week.
Omnibus II Secondary

Omnibus II Secondary includes works from and about the medieval world and other important readings. Discussions will direct students to look at ideas from a biblical worldview. The course naturally complements the primary books course or stands alone as a lighter work load than the primary course. Diploma students completing the course will be given a credit in English: World Medieval Literature I. Diploma students completing the Omnibus II Primary and the Omnibus II Secondary courses during the same year will be given three credits for the two courses – one each in History: World Medieval History I, English: World Medieval Literature I, Religion: Doctrine and Theology II. Homework will average 4 - 5 hours per week, depending on reading speed.
Biology Novare

Biology is the nexus from which all other life sciences extend. Veritas is pleased to offer Biology using the Novare curriculum. Novare’s mastery-based approach serves both as a stepping stone to our more advanced life science courses, and as a workshop in which college-level study and lab skills are developed. The course begins by zooming in on life at the subatomic level, progressively zooming out to capture life at the macroscopic level and, ultimately, at the conceptual level. Among the life forms studied are molecular life, cellular life, plant life, animal life, and human life; among the scientific fields studied are ecology and genetics. The theory of evolution and other topics are addressed from a soundly biblical Creationist perspective, preparing students to enter college as sophisticated contenders for their faith. Homework will average 3 - 5 hours per week, including labs.
Art Studio I

In Art Studio I students will study the Elements of Design begun in the Grammar years, or any other instructional context. As students enter the “dialectic stage” of their art education they will delve more deeply into understanding the Principles of Design, the “logic” of good art. Students will also read and discuss excerpts from Christian authors on the biblical worldview of Art – both its purpose and history. Students will be introduced to the tools and techniques used in Drawing, Pen and Ink, Charcoal, Pastels, and Painting (acrylic and watercolor). In addition to their projects, students will keep a sketchbook. Instructions will include observational drawing exercises, viewing great artwork from the past, step by step demonstrations, and personal critiques on their projects. This is a studio course and time will be provided in class for working on projects within a learning community of other student artists. Homework will average 2-3 hours per week.
Yearbook Club

Join the Yearbook club and help create a piece of living history that you can hold in your hand! At its inception, the yearbook committee determined to call the VSA yearbook Legato, which is generally understood to mean "in a smooth and flowing manner without breaks between notes" and in Italian literally means "bound." So the task of the Yearbook Club will be to take pictures and artifacts from our global online community throughout the year, bind them together in a beautiful and cohesive book that people will treasure for years to come! Participants will meet with their club leader periodically throughout the year to determine theme, layout, picture procurement, workload distribution, and design elements, and will all be given access to work in Josten's Yearbook Avenue, where the book will be created. Participants will learn basic elements of graphic design, photo editing, teamwork, and theme implementation. This club does demand more volunteer hours than most clubs, but your hard labors will garner much appreciation from the whole school community as well. It is well worth the effort! Sign up today!
Spanish Club

Learning a language and feeling confident speaking it needs much practice. The more immersed you are, the better and faster you will speak it. Spanish Club will offer different activities where we will put into practice all that we have learned in VSA's Spanish courses. We will learn songs, play games, memorize tongue twisters, learn riddles, practice slang phrases, have everyday conversations, write stories, recipes, and much, much more! This is the "hands on" of Spanish! Join us and have a great time together as we jump into the deep waters and learn to swim. No more floaties! All levels are welcome!