I WILL
Josh Moisand (11)
Natalie Mercaldo (11)
Graphics I, II and III students
create graphic representations
of I Will statements inspired
by legendary surfer, Shaun
Tomson who visited both
campuses on 10/22.
Justin Ganiban (11)
Kathy Jara (11)
Sajan Gutta (9)
Kenzie Farrish (10)
Victoria Araj (9)
photos by S. Tricano
semester one - 10/22
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Former world champion surfer,
Shaun Tomson, visited the school
to speak about his journey in
life. After the loss of his first son,
Shaun dedicated his life to sharing
his message with young people,
who sometimes are faced with
dangerous decisions. Shaun saw
teenagers were making bad choices
and realized that it was a major
problem in today’s society. Shaun’s
book, The Code inspired Mrs. Aileen
Carlson to develop a project for
her Graphic I, II and III students.
Each student created a graphic
poster which showcased their own
I Will statements.
i will UPLIFT and
ENCOURAGE I chose to
write I will encourage and
uplift, because they always
say kids can be mean and
I want to be that girl that
in 50 years, my peers can
remember that I made them
feel safe and sweet. High
school is a hard time, so if I
can mediate that at all then
I WILL.
I WILL GROW I was inspired
by the change of a flower, as
it grows and fully blooms in
life. I am trying to be the best
version of myself. I hope to
never stop growing.
I WILL IMPACT THE
UNIVERSE It means that I
am determined to be known.
I want to be successful and
change the world.
I will celebrate
life You can’t waste time
worrying because life is too
short. Enjoy each moment
and be yourself.
i will never stop
moving forward I did
this because no matter what
confusion and adversity life
through at me I will keep
moving and never look back
with regret. In my I will, I
created a graphic of an
interstate I did this because
interstates are long and
sometimes confusing, which
relates directly to life.
i will tell my own
story If you don’t tell your
own story, then whose story
will you tell.
I will love fully
I was constantly reminded
of the idea of loving
unconditionally. At church
and around Holy Trinity, my
eyes were opened to seeing
people that loved with their
entire heart. I thought it
was a really cool idea and
decided it should be a goal
to strive for.
“I thought what Mrs. Aileen
Carlson did with the students’ I Will
statements and the graphics was
very inspirational,” said Shaun.
The artwork was combined,
printed on canvas and hung in the
chapel as a permanent installation.
page by Caroline Dixon
shaun tomson
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