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VCAP Creating in Watercolor
VCAP Creating in Watercolor
Contributed February 12, 2025

Hello VCAP Community,   We hope you are enjoying your weekend. We are incredibly thankful to share so many new opportunities for you to create...

Missing Juvenile
Missing Juvenile
February 7, 2025

    LELAND, N.C. – The Leland Police Department is requesting the public’s help in locating a missing juvenile, 15-year-old...

February 2025 Flipbook
February 2025 Flipbook
February 2, 2025

https://cfvts.org/flipbook/february-2025/

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MY NEW JOURNEY
Jan Morgan-Swegle, Editor • February 1, 2025
As some of you may be aware, Gerald Decker is stepping down from his duties as President and CEO of Cape Fear Voices/Teen Scene.
Way to Go, Sophie!!
Savoring Our 15 Minutes (More or Less) of Fame
Janet Stiegler, Contributing Writer • February 1, 2025
Suddenly, everyone in my family has become a celebrity.
A thing of beauty?  Not in North Carolina!
SNOWED IN
John Gozzi, Contributing Writer • February 1, 2025
If you don't like the weather in New England now, just wait a few minutes. -- Mark Twain
Peter Yarrow
Peter Yarrow
Paul Paolicelli, Contributing Writer • February 1, 2025
Peter Yarrow has passed.


She was just supposed to be Grumpy, but she was sliding into something fiendish.
I Hypnotized My Sister
Charles Bins, Writer, illustrator • February 1, 2025
Margie, my one and only sister who was two years younger than me, was always a bit of a brat so she became the object of my teasing.
Lies and Other Truths
Lies and Other Truths
Lisa H. Mote: February 1, 2025

  There’s this old story about George Washington at age six chopping down his father’s favorite cherry tree with an axe George received...

2,000 year-old Montezuma cypress in Oaxaca, Mexico, named El Tule. Taken at Oaxaca in 2015.
Earls of Ecocide
David Hume III, Contributing Writer • February 1, 2025
Herod’s Law refers to the brand of politics practiced by Herod the Great in his climb from obscure businessman to king of Judea during the period of Roman administration in 40 B.C.
Fear & Hope For California 
Fear & Hope For California 
Brendan Connelly, Contributing Writer • February 1, 2025
Imagine growing up and living in paradise in California for your entire life.
Vietnam War Veteran
This Month is the Beginning of the Return of POW’s
Valorguardians February 1, 2025
In mid-February 1973, after all major American ground troop formations had been removed from Vietnam, the release of 591 men being held as prisoner by the North Vietnamese was secured.
Valentine’s Day Red Hearts on Wood |
LAUGHING IN THE GOLDEN YEARS
Maryann Nunnally, Contributing Writer • February 1, 2025
In 1942, when WWII was still ongoing, I was in the second grade.  I had a boyfriend whom I really liked because he could read. 
Hands forming a heart shape with sunset silhouette.
A Timeless Love (Romantic Poem)
Kaitlyn Steve, Contributing Writer • February 1, 2025

  That the poets, Wrote in the stars above, About two crossed lovers, I think they wrote about us , My love. Inking on...

Valentine’s Day Red Hearts on Wood |
Love Poem for the 70’s …
Dan Neizmik, Contributing Writer • February 1, 2025
Darling, your love is so beautiful, And I can see your love shining through, In everything you are and everything you do, I just want to spend my life loving you.
BCLC Hosts 4th Annual Mardi Gras Fundraiser
BCLC Hosts 4th Annual Mardi Gras Fundraiser
Contributed February 1, 2025
The Brunswick County Literacy Council (BCLC) has announced its 4th annual Mardi Gras Charity Fundraiser, a lively celebration of music, games and generosity in support of adult literacy programs in our community.
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Self Care is Essential
Victor Fernandes, Contributing Writer • February 1, 2025
This article comes with a homework assignment right off the bat.
Happy Birthday!
Birthdays!
Nancy Bryans, Writer, Teen Scene Editor, Production Assistant • February 1, 2025
Remember the excitement as a child counting the days until your birthday?
January 2025 Location Connection Resend
January 2025 Location Connection Resend
Contributed January 27, 2025
We recently sent out an important announcement, but it has come to our attention that not everyone we intended to reach received it. To ensure no one misses out, we are resending the message directly from our Regional Liaison Teams.
VCAP News!
VCAP News!
Cammeron Batanides January 27, 2025
We hope you are doing well. We look forward to resuming in-person classes this Tuesday, January 28th at Davis Center at Maides Park.
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"Tomorrow's Voices Today"
Teen Scene Editor’s Corner
Nancy Bryans, Writer, Teen Scene Editor, Production Assistant • February 1, 2025
As we begin month two of 2025, we invite our readers to relax and read our selection of teen stories for February. With Valentine's Day approaching, love is in the air. . .
Project Pan: When Following the Trend Can be Beneficial
Project Pan: When Following the Trend Can be Beneficial
Kaleigh A., Teen Scene Intern • February 1, 2025
One way I like to spend my free time is shopping. Whether it is books, clothes, or beauty products, I will enjoy just going to either window shop or actually buying something.
Nothing and Nobody
Nothing and Nobody
Sophie H., Teen Scene Intern, and Grade 10, Wilmington Christian Academy • February 1, 2025
Friends are rare in my life. Some people think they need other people to live. To breathe. But not me. I won’t need anyone but my banker. I can get a better job, buy a house, and afford groceries. I can prove I’m not what my parents said I am. . . .
Deafness Awareness: My Journey
Deafness Awareness: My Journey
Gabriel H., Brunswick County Early College High School • February 1, 2025
One should not treat another any less than, even if they are differently-enabled. Everyone should be given the chance to prove themselves before it is assumed that they cannot do something. Overall, the way that people treat those who are deaf or hard of hearing is why deafness has an awareness month.
From High Schoolers to Conservationists
From High Schoolers to Conservationists
Gabriel H. and Josie B. February 1, 2025
We all need to be aware of what we are throwing away and where our trash is going. The picturesque, natural setting of the beach is not the place for trash. Trash onshore or that washes into the ocean is harmful to the environment and sea life. We all need to do our part to protect the environment and all living creatures.
Figure 1: Police sketch of the offender. Have you seen this student?
Old Lady vs. Student – Part Two
Sophie J., Chief Contributor, and Year 12, William Clarke College, Australia • February 1, 2025
BREAKING NEWS: Year 12 student accused of battery has escaped police custody. The police are requesting all old women should veer clear of any and all public buses, in case of a reoffence. Meanwhile, the We Are team has managed (with some difficulty) to score an exclusive interview with the arresting constable, Const. Hugh Dunnett. . . .
De Beers Diamond Deception
De Beers Diamond Deception
Jack D., Chief Contributor, and William Clarke College, Sydney, Australia • February 1, 2025
When you buy a diamond engagement ring for your partner, it is the ultimate symbol of your love and dedication to your partner; or at least that is what the De Beers diamond cartel wants you to think. In reality, the modern culture of giving diamond rings is a result of the most successful marketing campaign in all of history.
Time For A New Breakup Album
Time For A New Breakup Album
Jaylynn B., Financial Manager, and West Brunswick High School • February 1, 2025
Country music star Zach Bryan is facing crucial media hate after his breakup wirh Brianna “Chickenfry” LaPaglia. Most of the criticism is coming back on Bryan for not respecting boundaries and norms and taking to social media so early with a private issue. . . Readers: What is your opinion?
Students watching a movie on the last day of classes before exams.
What Kind of Classroom Environment Works Best for You?
Hannah U., Copy Editor, West Brunswick High School • February 1, 2025
On average, people spend at least thirteen years of their life in a classroom setting. Thirteen West Wind students were given a “this or that” question format to determine their ideal classroom setting. The top results may surprise you!
Stress at Test Time
Stress at Test Time
Sophie H., Teen Scene Intern, and 10th Grade, Wilmington Christian Academy • January 1, 2025

Testing is never fun. But there are things you can do to minimize the stress. https://youtu.be/pjrmrdGQ_Rc

New Year’s Resolution:
New Year’s Resolution:
Kaleigh A., Teen Scene Intern • January 1, 2025
When you make your New Year’s Resolution, consider that things are going to change, . . . Prepare the best you can, and adapt . . . Things are not always going to be the same, but the joy of a new year is that things are going to change for the better. 
Mental Health Rights of Minors
Mental Health Rights of Minors
Sophie H., Teen Scene Intern, and Grade 10, Wilmington Christian Academy • January 1, 2025
Psychology teaches -fundamentally- that the key to a healthy patient-psychologist relationship is building a healthy rapport and establishing trust. This seems to be an agreed-upon rule of therapy and treatment of mental health, for all except one group: minors.
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