Mrs. Yuzhbabenko is a Russian teacher at Tallwood High School. She is the absolute sweetest person you’ll ever meet and will always treat you with respect and kindness.

When Mrs. Y was younger, she moved from Ukraine to America. “I was nervous and excited at the same time.” she said.

I was very curious to hear what it was like learning English as a second language. “It was hard at the beginning and very interesting later.”

Obviously, since Mrs. Y is a Russian teacher, something made her want this job. “The language! I love the language! I think Russian language is very beautiful, and I want my students to work further to bring two great countries together with more understanding and cooperation.”

Virginia Beach was not the first place Mrs. Y moved to when she came to America. “My family and I moved to Mobile, Al from Odessa, Ukraine. “

And regarding her favourite sandwich? “I don’t like and don’t eat sandwiches a lot but smoked salmon with a little bit of butter and fresh dill on very fresh bread is my favorite.”

Below are the stories featured in Volume 3, Issue 3 of The Roaring Gazette.

Students will soon need fewer SOLs to graduate by Aniyah Lewis

2018 Leadership Workshop coming soon! by Cassidy O’Neal

Marching Lions receive a Superior rating by Sotiria Bessinas

The Great Tallwood Divide: Has the academy split Tallwood in two? by Noelani Stachurski

Meet a Lion: Mrs. Yuzhbabenko by Chris Purkiss

Lion Voices: What would you change about Tallwood? by Frances Summers

Teachers’ homework policies vary by Frances Summers

CIEE offers great travel opportunities for students by Bethany Hansel

Ms. Adams is here for all your school store needs by Ashley Archila-Ventura

The homework surplus by Finley Brakke

Virginia schools must aim to teach ALL students by Marissa Goodall

“Jigsaw” a disapointing entry in the “Saw” series by Ashley Malinson