NOVEMBER 2025 | VOLUME 3, ISSUE 2
CROSSROADS a community of faith-filled PVI students and staff collaborating at the intersection of inspiration and information
a Writer’s Block Club Production
November invites us to pause, reflect, and give thanks—and this month’s issue of Crossroads offers plenty to appreciate. Inside, you’ll find a feast of features: a behind-the-scenes look at the iconic Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade; the origin stories of Ashes of Eden, a rock band formed by PVI students; an eye-opening exploration of lanternflies that some find beautiful and others are bugged by; a profile of a 10th-grader joining us from Madrid for the year; an informative autism infographic; and a warm spotlight on the nearby Friends of Homeless Animals haven for dogs and cats. Alongside our beloved returning columnists from Dr. R, Roy, and Hans, we’re debuting a full lineup of new features: an exploration of traditional Catholic prayers–what they teach us to believe and how they command us to behave; uplifting reflections in Missy’s Musings; iconic moments in PVI sports; Dr. Wanner’s Sideway Thoughts; a book review column launching with a look at the classic Dune; three homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte recipes in Quenching Your Thirst; guidance on local jobs for high schoolers; a baking feature debuting with pumpkin bread; a column on all things rowing; and insightful commentary from a Class of 2028 writer on the birth, death, and rebirth of physical media and retro tech; and a column featuring some of PVI’s diverse electives offered at PVI. Rich with gratitude, creativity, and student talent, this issue is one to savor. Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Crossroads!