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The Ghost that roams the RedWolves’ Halls

Leonardo G. by Leonardo G.

The halls of Jimmy Carter Early College High School may be haunted. A janitor claims it’s a child, a teacher is cautious to “not sound crazy,” and a math teacher refuses to discuss it. While its identity is speculative, teachers and students alike acknowledge the existence of something unusual.

Felicia Charles, a biology dual enrollment teacher, first noticed strange occurrences in her classroom. “I would leave the classroom screen on, and when I returned the next day, it would be on Microsoft Edge with several tabs open. It kept happening until we decided to just record it,” Charles said.

Charles and math teacher Agustin Arias set up a motion-sensor camera to record overnight. From 10 p.m. to 4 a.m., the camera captured the screen: folders were opened, tabs closed, and someone—or something—physically touched the screen.

“The technician checked for viruses, and the computer was updated,” Charles said. “I don’t know. We’ve speculated maybe a bug, something hitting the screen.”

Senior Cesar Canche believes it could be an insect, though Charles insists it happens too frequently for that to be the case.

“I’m a woman of science,” she said. “But it’s nice to believe in it, especially around Halloween.”

Arias, however, doesn’t believe in ghosts, suggesting viruses cause the anomalies. Janitor Petty Medina disagrees, firmly believing the ghost is a child.

“We had an experience where I thought it was a ghost,” Medina said. “In the hallway upstairs, I cleaned everything. The next day, I saw traces, but they were very small.”

Medina said this incident occurred 12 years ago in the Jimmy Carter building. The traces convinced her they were from a little boy roaming the halls.

“I think they were from a little boy. They were only going from one room to another,” she said.

Medina claims she sees these traces about once a week. Whenever she or other janitors work after hours, they make sure to stay with a partner.

“Precaution. I’m not afraid of it, but whenever we stay, we stay together as a precaution,” Medina said.

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A day in the life of a teacher: Mr. Garcia

Denisse M. by Denisse M.

A teacher’s day is filled with surprises, showing there’s much more to the job than just teaching. To illustrate what a typical day looks like, I interviewed Eduardo Garcia, a teacher at Jimmy Carter Early College High School, who described his day from the time he arrives at school to when he finishes his work.

Garcia starts his day by organizing lesson plans, setting up the classroom, and reviewing materials he’ll need for his students. “The first thing I do when I get to school is take a deep breath, check my schedule, and prepare for the day,” he said. Preparation is important to him, so he plans for all his classes. “I like to plan so I know exactly what I’ll do.” Even during breaks, Garcia keeps working. “During my free periods, I like to finish grading or get ready for the next lessons I have,” he said.

Garcia has many daily tasks to help his students, but what motivates him is their progress. “Watching my students get better and grow is one of the things that makes me feel accomplished as a teacher,” he said. For him, seeing his students succeed makes all the planning and work worth it.

As the school day ends, Garcia takes a moment to relax after his students leave. “Once the students are gone, I take a break before planning for the next day,” he said. This helps him recharge after a busy day while focusing on organization. “I stay organized by planning everything,” Garcia said. For students who want to become teachers, he advises them to take note of the preparation and patience it requires. “Teaching takes a lot of work, so staying organized is key,” he said.

Garcia’s day is filled with teaching, planning, and helping students grow. He enjoys watching his students improve, and being organized helps his day go smoothly. “Every moment with my students is a chance to make a difference,” he said, showing that teaching is more than just a job.