Jubilee Vol. 1 Issue 4

UBILEE J

Treasure of the Bluff May 2024

A CASINO-FIED PROM NIGHT A BLOODY GOOD SHOW DRACULA

THE LAST HURRAH FOR SENIORS

VOL. 1 NO. 4 FEATURES

EDITORS’ NOTES

Isabelle Rutland ‘24

Nobody ever asked me to be the Bayside mascot, but the $50 George Washington costume I ordered for last Halloween quickly earned me the title of “the Admiral.” I donned the blue overcoat and cravat at every opportunity, from dressdown days to parties with my classmates, and each time I appeared in my faux-leather boot tops I was greeted with cheers of “the Admiral is here!” and “can I take a picture?!” Crashing events as the unofcial mascot was not on my Bingo card for senior year, but I didn’t choose the Admiral— the Admiral chose me. Happy reading, and thank you for allowing me to share my joy.

-Isabelle

CONTRIBUTORS

Do NOT learn how to make a pot roast. I have been making pot roasts all week. However, if you do know how to make one, please send me advice. My relatives love it.

-Starla

As this year came to an end, I found myself looking back on the long days Isabelle and I spent in various rooms throwing around ideas for the magazine. is past year was a complete 180 from the traditional paper, personalization to Jubilee and tuned in on the uniqueness found on campus. working with Captain and the sta while we all learned and laughed. Bayside Academy played an instrumental role in the growth of my character as well as the magazine. is progress wouldn’t have been possible without the overwhelming support from sta and students. I wish the 2024-2025 sta well and I can’t wait to see what they bring to the magazine. ank you Admirals!

-Rylee-Ann

As several people know, I’m transferring out of Bayside at the end of this school year. I’d like to say that it’s been an honor to be an Admiral, and I’ll miss (most) of you. is is a beautiful school, and each and every one of us are so lucky to have it. I’d like to give a special thanks to Mrs. Lee, who runs the co ee cart. To be honest though, I’m looking forward to my next adventure. I’ll catch you on the slip side.

-Kay

Amelia Hicks ‘27

With summer approaching, the Jubilee sta has worked to close out the school year with a magazine that represents the lives of Bayside’s students and its community. I’m Amelia and this edition might just be my favorite!

-Amelia

Starla Ou ‘24

Kay Knoth ‘26

Rylee-Ann Roberts ‘24

A NIGHT AT THE CASINO

prom brought out rookie and veteran gamblers alike

BY ISABELLE RUTLAND

On April 20th, students led into Oak Hollow Farms for a night of dancing, mingling, and––surprise––gambling. is year’s prom combined the rustic feel of the barn venue with an array of casino games for a dance unlike any other. Students could try their hand at poker, roulette, and more, all while competing to see who would walk away at the end of the night with the most earnings.

While some were newcomers to the world of table games, others, like David Lilley ‘24, saw prom as an opportunity to showcase their prowess. “I made about a grand ($1000) playing Texas hold ‘em in an hour,” shared Lilley. Texas hold ‘em is a variant of poker in which “you have to make the best hand with ve cards using your two cards and the community cards,” as Lilley summarized.

A well-known poker shark, Lilley was taught to play the game by his father. “I’ve been playing for about as long as I can remember,” said Lilley. When asked what tips he could share with aspiring poker players, Lilley advised, “Learn basic strategy. Learn

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the hands, think about the odds, and think about it as ‘buying another card’ versus ‘matching a bet.’”

ough the money students played with was fake, the memories made on prom night were as real as could be. J

1. With eyes on the cards and the strategy, Frannie Partin ‘24 is more than a casual observer of Ann Auxford McKenzie ‘25’s next move.

2. The chips are on the numbers for Mai Mai Chatwood ‘25 and Montgomery Beall ‘25 as they await the drop of the ball on the roulette wheel.

3. Shakers are held high and the decision is in for Tucker Watkins ‘24 as he declares his Tuscaloosa destination for the fall.

BIG DECISIONS

the class of 2024 declared their college choices to much fanfare BY

RYLEE-ANN ROBERTS

Seniors have had to face countless di cult choices:

ese questions were asked all year and nding the right college is a struggle every senior encounters. A multitude of factors decide what colors a senior will wear on decision day such as scholarship o ers, greek life, clubs and campus life. Most seniors will attend the University of Alabama or Auburn University in the fall, staying closer to home. However, senior Emma Grace Parvin ‘24 found a home away from home in Nashville, Tenn. “I felt at home when I visited Belmont… walking around campus I had more relations with the students than I did at SEC schools.” Parvin was determined to connect academically with her choice: “I want to study broadcast journalism and possibly pre-law, [Belmont] aligned more with my focus on class and I could tell the professors had experiences in their elds versus just a degree.” Fortunately for parents’ bank accounts but unfortunately for students, seniors can only attend one college, and that choice took a lot of consideration for Parvin. “I was also looking at Furman University and I considered Mississippi State because my parents went there, but I felt like I could achieve more at Belmont,” explained Parvin.

Senior Ella Barrois ‘24 also found her place out of state: “I chose LSU (Louisiana State University) because I grew up an LSU fan and it’s always been my dream school.” Campus life played a huge role in Barrois’ decision. “I love the atmosphere and all of the game day traditions,” said Barrois.

Time ew by for the class of 2024 but many are eager to move into the next chapter. “I’m excited to get out of Baldwin County to see other lifestyles and gure out what kind of person I want to be,” shared Parvin, and Barrois added, “I’m so excited to go back to my home state.”

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I’m excited to figure out what kind of person I want to be.”

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EYES ON THE SKY

clouds couldn’t stop students from viewing the solar eclipse

BY ISABELLE RUTLAND

Headscraned towards the sky on April 8 as a total solar eclipse swept its arc across the Americas. While Daphne didn’t fall within the path of totality, even a partial eclipse proved to be quite the spectacle. Students and faculty alike rushed to the football eld and were provided with eclipse-safe glasses to get a peek at the celestial phenomenon from behind the clouds.

From Daphne, the moon only appeared to cover 78.72% of the sun, which didn’t result in any darkening of the sky––but for tens of millions of Americans, the world went dark for up to four minutes. Cities as large as Dallas, Indianapolis, and Cleveland, experienced a total eclipse, and travelers from across the country––and the globe––ocked to the path of totality.

e 2024 solar eclipse was a remarkable event for a few reasons. While solar eclipses are common, occurring about every 18 months, their paths typically fall upon the ⅔ of our planet that is covered in oceans. e fact that a total solar eclipse was visible from Canada as far south as Mexico is special indeed––made even more special by the knowledge that the next total solar eclipse visible from the United States won’t occur until August 22, 2044.

20 YEARS LATER

Jubilee asked students and faculty where they see themelves at the time of the next North American total solar eclipse.

“Maybe I’ll be living on a beach somewhere exotic.”

“Hopefully running for public o ce, and materially rich.”

1. Under the meticulous tutelage of Dracula (Jack Roussos ‘24), Mina (Genevieve Magli ‘24) prepares to drink his blood and transform into a vampire. [Photo: Jennifer Magli]

2. Not your everyday real estate sale for Renfield (Michael Klimjack ‘24) as he shows the buyer, Dracula (Jack Roussos ‘24), his newly acquired estate in the opening scene.

3. All eyes––carefully protected, of course––are to the sky on April 8 as Catie Sanders ‘24 catches the sun and moon despite partly overcast skies from the stadium bleachers.

BECOMING A VAMPIRE

the undead came to life on the Pilot Center stage BY ISABELLE RUTLAND

Darkness descended upon the Pilot Center from April 17-19 for the Upper School performance of Dracula. Each night starting at 7PM, audiences watched the stage adaptation of Bram Stoker’s novel come to life, complete with vampires, madmen, monster hunters, and, of course, the titular Count Dracula. e show, being a “straight play,” featured no musical numbers, so actors had to rely on compelling dialogue and storytelling to engage the audience. More than that, props and special e ects added a realistic touch to the story––from fake blood to blazing cruci xes, no expense was spared in bringing Dracula to life.

Director Mr. Tim Kirby shared a few backstage secrets regarding the technical aspects of Dracula. For a scene in which Count Dracula grabs onto a cruci x, disarming the vampire hunter Dr. Van Helsing, Mr. Kirby knew that special e ects were needed. “I found a company called eater E ects,” said Mr. Kirby. “ ey have what's called a ash gun. It's used a lot in magic.” A er attaching the ash gun to the back of the cruci x and loading it with special ash paper, a button could be pressed to ignite a sparkling are. e cruci x- ash gun setup did not come without di culties, though: “I had to use a small amount of ash paper––when I kept using bigger amounts it wouldn't work that well,” explained Mr. Kirby. “And so I would always cross my ngers every night to make sure it was going to work because we had limited quantity.” Luckily, the ash gun went o without a hitch each night of the performance.

To Mr. Kirby, fake blood was essential to putting on a quality production of Dracula. As he put it, “Blood is kind of synonymous with Dracula.” Multiple brands and consistencies of fake blood were tested to nd the right t, and di erent kinds of blood served di erent purposes. A darker, coagulated fake blood was used for makeup, while bright red blood capsules were used for action scenes. For the nal scene of Act One, in which Count Dracula bites the female protagonist Mina to turn her into a vampire, “[the actors] had blood capsules in their mouths during the scene, and then they would bite them. And they had to actually push [the blood] out of their mouths for it to work,” explained Mr. Kirby. Interestingly enough, taste became the deciding factor in determining which brand of blood capsule to use: “[Fake blood] doesn’t taste very good apparently … We used a couple of di erent ones to try to get one that had a good taste, or at least a decent taste.”

When asked why it’s important to have props and special e ects in a show such as Dracula, Mr. Kirby answered that “I think it's important to show––if you can––what kind of powers that [Count Dracula] has, and also show the blood if you can, and show kind of the weapons that kill vampires.” Strong technical direction can elevate a good show from a great one––as Mr. Kirby said, “It really helps drive the story.” J

ALL ABOUT GOALS

the boys soccer team shared the ins-and-outs

BY AMELIA HICKS

Late nights, long practices, and hard work were ritual for the boys soccer team. Taking the eld with cleats and a smile, the boys set out to win. Sam Cunningham ‘27 described his typical soccer week: “We have practice ve times a week, unless there’s a game. It’s like an hour in a half. We stretch and do drills, and then we go do scrimmages, everyday at practice. en we go home, and that’s it.”

Downing Sweat ‘24, the dedicated student-athlete he is, went as far to say, “We practice every day, so it’s hard to get home and do homework.” Balancing academics and athletics is a feat that requires practice and sacrice. With his love for the game, Sweat enjoys watching professional soccer, and his favorite player is Declan Rice, who plays for the Premier League club Arsenal. Even though Sweat is a leading goal scorer, his favorite position is in the back of the eld. While he’s always down for a game, Sweat said “I like playing at night. At like 7:00, in the 60ºs.” What he doesn’t look forward to, however, is playing on elds covered in turf rather than grass: “If you slide on turf, your knees get obliterated,” explained Sweat. Ouch––the soccer team does not take Bayside’s grass eld for granted.

As the season came to an end, Jack Hicks ‘24 re ected on how the team played: “[We’ve] started to play better. We need to possess the ball more, make the simple passes.” Since seventh grade, Hicks has been playing on the team, typically in the mid eld. Listening to good music is the best way to prepare for a game, according to Hicks.

Years of dedication have paid o for the boys soccer team, and together they leave a legacy of excellence.

SWING INTO SPRING

golf skills and equipment were put to the test

BY AMELIA HICKS

TheBayside boys golf team started the season o strong, and have competed in weekly tournaments. With an impressive past couple years and a great lineup, the team is on the road to success. But what makes a good golfer? Or better yet, what makes a Bayside golfer?

With his nine iron Mizuno JPX 23 and a bag of vanilla wafers, Ethan Kok ‘27 is ready to go. Kok has been playing golf for years and thoroughly enjoys

the sport. Despite loving it enough to walk seven to ten miles under the hot sun, Kok said “ e worst thing about golf is shooting a bad round.” Even though he practices weekly with his private coach, watching the pros is a fun way of learning. Kok’s favorites are “Collin Morawa, Justin omas, [and] Jordan Speith, because I watched them growing up.” He may be a player of skill and not accessories, but Kok did add, “Grips are di erent for everyone––I just like regular ones because I feel the club face better.”

Fueled by chocolate and chips, Joseph Williams ‘27 is an avid golfer. Williams said, “ e worst things about golf are the ups and downs––like one day, you’ll play so good, and the other you’ll play like crap.” Still, whether it’s Scotland, Utah, California, or Fairhope, you can nd Williams on the nearest course.

SERVE IT UP

tennis provided both exercise and entertainment

BY KAY KNOTH

Aer winning match a er match, the tennis team is at an all-time high. Annie Taul ‘26 said that “[we] won doubles and singles against St. Michael’s.” Emma Parvin ‘24 added “[we also beat] Boaz, Robertsdale, Alberta, Orange Beach, Bayshore Faith Academy, Spanish Fort…” e list goes on!

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Parvin mentioned that her favorite part of tennis is “getting out there on the court, getting to meet the other players and winning.” Taul added, “My favorite [part] is just playing and being with my friends.”

Parvin shared that “I joined tennis in seventh grade, so right away. Both my parents have played my whole life and they got me to start playing when I was pretty young.” She also added, “it’s a nice activity to keep me active.” Taul also shared that she “joined because I’ve been playing since second grade––it’s so fun!”

Parvin gave some advice for people interested in playing tennis: “honestly, just get out there on the court as soon as you can. Our season is ending soon, but they have tennis camps that you can play all year long. And getting in touch with a coach would really help, and seeing if any of your friends like to play tennis too.” Taul added on, “Just go in with an open mind and you will get better. Just keep practicing.”

STAYING ON TRACK

one athlete gave the full track and field run-down

BY AMELIA HICKS

Eventa er event, day a er day, and practice a er practice, Bayside’s track and eld team sets out to win. With Bayside catching a breath of summer air early, the weather couldn’t be better for competition days. John Ben Wilkinson ‘27 said, “I think [this season] has gone really well, and everyone has been doing really great… pole vault is the most fun, and me and Matthew have fun doing it.” In order to best prepare for soaring through the sky, Wilkinson likes to, “stretch, [run] warm-up laps…Monday we do sliding boxes for pole vault and Tuesday we do a running workout, a couple 200s, and we just repeat that.” As a multisport athlete, Wilkinson is constantly busy, but track and eld is not only a break from a demanding schedule. As a common cross-training sport, track and eld also helps him improve his speed and strength for other sports like football and basketball. With so many events and athletes, it’s guaranteed no one will be bored at Bayside’s track meets.

1. With the ball deep in the Satsuma backfield, Downing Sweat ‘24 eyes a take a way with an opportunity to score.

2. In a match against UMS, Georgia McInnis ‘24 launches a serve into the back court.

At a home meet in March, Matthew Peterson ‘26 eyes the bar setting for his next pole vault attempt.

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DRESSED IN WHITE

prom, graduation, and baccalaureate required serious shopping BY ISABELLE RUTLAND

From homecoming to prom to a two-day whirlwind of graduation events, seniors were kept fashionably busy. First on the list was a short white dress for baccalaureate on May 16. Senior girls anticipated the di culty of nding two unique white dresses and in some cases purchased their attire earlier in the year. Although a clean and elegant look was the goal, senior Ivy Steiner ‘24 shared that nding a dress had its challenges. “A lot of bridal and wedding dresses showed up online when I was looking,” said Steiner. However, Steiner and the senior girls had a plan: “It wasn’t hard for me to nd a unique dress. e senior girls made a group chat where we shared all of our dresses so

no one got the same one by accident.” Friend of Steiner, Causey ompson ‘24 shared some advice for upcoming seniors: “I would look for a prom dress on Ramy Brook or Revolve and search ‘white maxi dresses’ to avoid wedding dresses showing up.”

Baccalaureate called for short white dresses, making the search slightly easier. Many girls used the same dress for both baccalaureate and graduation under their gowns. With graduation being an outdoor event, “I wanted to get a dress I wouldn’t be too hot in, with a simple look but a little detail,” shared Steiner.

1. After a grueling parade filled with water guns and balloons, Tessa Santelices ‘24 and Georgia McInnis ‘24 celebrate their senior shenanigans with a plunge into the bay. [Photo: Jennifer Magli]

2. With the skeletal start of the graduation tent in the background on May 9, the senior class takes a final look at the White House after the senior parade. [Photo: Jennifer Magli]

The senior girls made a group chat where we shared all of our dresses so no one got the same one by accident.” J

THE FINAL FINALS

AP exams were the last hurdle for seniors

BY ISABELLE RUTLAND

Seniors battled their way through the home stretch as AP exams took place over the weeks of May 6-10 and May 13-17. When asked how he thought the 8-day rotation schedule a ected his AP performance, Michael Klimjack ‘24, who is taking four AP classes, said, “I think the schedule had a slightly negative impact … but I think I still did well on all of them.” e reduction in class time due to the new schedule presented a challenge to some AP teachers, who must cover the entire AP curriculum so students can score well on the College Board exam. Until scores are released in early July, however, the true e ects of the schedule on AP exam performance remain to be seen.

THE PLUNGE

seniors shared one last rambunctious day together

BY ISABELLE RUTLAND

On ursday, May 9, seniors raided campus with water balloons and super soakers in hand to terrorize faculty and underclassmen alike. To celebrate their last day wearing uniform, it has become tradition for seniors to take paint and tie-die to their skirts and shirts, decking them out with the names and colors of their colleges.

When asked what nal declarations he chose to immortalize on his uniform, Tucker Watkins ‘24 said, “LANK and Blitz Bama Blitz…LANK translates to ‘Let All Naysayers Know’…a legend by the name of Roll Tide Willie came up with the iconic saying ‘Blitz Bama Blitz.’ e Tide will come at its enemies hard and strong, taking the breath out of away teams.” Just like the Bama fever swept up Watkins, seniors swept across campus, leaving nothing but water, paintballs, and silly string in their wake, until they found themselves at the end of Bayside’s pier.

While some were hesitant to take the plunge, others, like Mary Frances Collins ‘24, were not deterred by the waves: “I’ve been swimming in the bay since I was little so I went for it. I was so ready to jump with all my classmates to have our last time on the Bayside pier together,” she said. Continuing a tradition started by the class of 2023, the class of 2024 leaped into the bay together, before making their way to the blu to try out the waterslide provided by the school.

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BRAVING THE BARRICADE

concert-goers did whatever it took to see artists up close

BY RYLEE-ANN ROBERTS

Keeping up with students’ favorite artists and concerts, world tours and heartfelt melodies from artists such as Olivia Rodrigo and Drake have been a big hit this year. Although every name and crowd is di erent, there's a sensational commonality between them all, and dedicated music fan Ally Atkinson ‘26 shared all the details. Concert-goers o en bring signs to shows in an e ort to share a special moment with their idol. Recently, videos of rapper and singer Drake giving out thousands of dollars to fans holding signs saying that they’ve defeated cancer have gone viral and ooded social media like TikTok and Instagram.

In a crowd of thousands of people, being noticed by your favorite artist is a once in a lifetime experience. At singer Olivia Rodrigo’s show in New Orleans at the Smoothie King Center on March 2, Atkinson was the birthday girl. A er noticing Atkinson’s sign that read, “It’s my 16th birthday,” Rodrigo, along with the entire venue, sang happy birthday to Atkinson. “It was so surreal and almost out-of-body because like 18,000 people were singing me happy birthday,” gushed Atkinson. With her friend Julia Watkins ‘26, they were able to get close to the stage: “We had barricade… and she came to our side of the stage,” said Atkinson. “Barricade” is the closest spot to the stage when it comes to concert venues––usually, those with general admission tickets wait hours prior to a show for the opportunity to get as close to the barricades as possible. Atkinson and Watkins waited four hours outside the Smoothie King Center, but according to Atkinson, it was worth the wait: “It was de nitely a core memory and a story I’ll be able to tell forever.”

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It was so surreal and almost out-of-body because like 18,000 people were singing me happy birthday.”

1. Hands marked with the number of their place in the general admission line, sisters Emma Atkinson ‘24 and Ally Atkinson ‘24 claim their spot on the barricade of Olivia Rodrigo’s “GUTS World Tour” in New Orleans on March 2. [Photo: Emma Atkinson]

2. Julia Watkins ‘26 and Ally Atkinson ‘26 were up-close-andpersonal with Olivia Rodrigo, as the four-hour wait time left them with an unobstructed view of the singer. [Photo: Ally Atkinson]

COLOR ME IMPRESSED

a new trend encourages people to wear the colors that make them pop

BY STARLA OU

Want to make your skin glow? Want your out t to work for you? Younger generations are using a new method to wear their clothes instead of having their clothes wear them, and it’s not by superstition. It’s color theory.

In reality, seasonal color analysis is not a new concept. It comes from 19th century Impressionism, in which painters learned to understand that as nature moves through each season, it changes its set of colors. It wasn’t until the 1980’s that the application of the four seasons to fashion started to become popular with Carole Jackson’s book Color me beautiful.

Here’s how it works: if your skin and hair have a warm undertone (or you’re a natural red-head) you’re either a Spring or a Fall; if your skin has a cool undertone and your hair is ashier or darker, you’re either a Summer or a Winter. But most people don’t fall neatly into one of the four categories, and that’s because each season is divided into 3 “sub-seasons.” Beyond just warm and cool tones, you’d nd your sub-season based on how saturated or muted your colors are.

Nowadays, people can nd consultants to conduct their own personal analysis, but the service has just only become popular in major cities. Luckily, ChatGPT can do the same job. It’s simple; you just have to take a picture of yourself in natural lighting. en, tell the AI the color hex codes for your hair color, eye color, and skin color and it’ll do the work for you!

BLUE MY MIND

With the help of ChatGPT, graphic designer Starla Ou ‘24 conducted a personal color analysis of the Jubilee sta , suggesting some hues for us to add to our wardrobes. How complementary are we?

STUDENT MODEL SPOTLIGHT

BY RYLEE-ANN ROBERTS

The runway called and senior Susan Pittman ‘24 answered. In an interview with Jubilee, Pittman shared her exclusive experience that took place at a Taylor Swi concert. On April 28, 2023, Pittman was in line for the bathroom when a modeling agent approached: “ ey came up to me, gave me their card and asked ‘Have you ever thought about being a model?’” Pittman shared. Naturally, Pittman’s family was skeptical. “We checked to make sure they were real, and then we called. at summer I signed with two agencies.” She then explained the meaning behind each agency: “ e mother agency is usually a smaller agency that trains you in walking and photoshoots that build your portfolio to get you hired at a bigger agency.”

A er being scouted, Pittman attended a bootcamp the summer of 2023 that trained her in “walking, what to wear and what to bring to casting.” Traveling every few weeks, totaling six to seven trips to Atlanta, Pittman was briefed on the ins-and-outs of modeling. “During spring break of senior year, my family and I traveled to New York to meet with the bigger talent agency that talked to me about what the next few months would look like and introduced me to the Milan, Italy opportunity. 14 other girls and I were invited to a bootcamp in Milan for most of the summer to train and work in modeling,” Pittman shared.

However, this opportunity brought along a lot of questions. Pittman weighed many options before deciding on a future plan of college or modeling, as both wouldn’t be possible due to the amount of traveling. “I gured out that now is a good time [to model] a er talking to my agency, so I deferred from college for this year and we’re just going to see what happens,” said Pittman.

Traditionally, modeling is thought of as an elite experience, only available to speci c demographic groups. However, Pittman contested, “I’m not sure what modeling companies look for. I’ve been trying to gure that out myself, but you don't necessarily have to be tall. ey want people who look di erent, especially for clothing stores like Target that want everyone to wear their clothes.” She added, “ ey do want people with interesting bone structure or gapped teeth, because it's unique and not everyone on the runway will look the same.”

Although modeling seemed to come naturally to Pittman, it was uncharted territory. “I enjoy it, and I have a lot of fun but at rst I was nervous. My photographer was really sweet and funny and it made me feel a lot more comfortable.” She also shared her excitement for the summer she will spend in Milan: “I have always wanted to travel, so I'm excited for that.”

From Bayside to the world of modeling, Pittman is not one to let opportunities pass by.

expect to see this senior on the runway

“I train Jujutsu in the mornings before school. I’ve been training for four years now and I am a blue belt.”

THE SECRET LIFE OF TEACHERS

You mean Bayside’s teachers don’t just live at the school? Jubilee set out to discover what our beloved faculty do in their free time.

“I’ve got two YouTube channels ... It’s embarrassing. My wife plays the recorder through her nose.”

“I enjoy playing pickleball, but right now I have to take a little break because of my knee injury.”

Mr. Farquhar Mr. Peturis Nurse Dee

With a blue belt and white training uniform, Mr. Peturis is ready for his morning Jujutsu classes. He has been practicing for four years now.

Ever since childhood, Mr. Peturis has been a musician. His love for playing the drums has continued for twenty- ve years now, and you can even nd drumsticks in his classroom.

1. At a photoshoot in Atlanta in February, Susan Pittman ‘24 sports a streetwear look for her mother agency, Ursula Wiedmann Models. [Photo: Ursula Wiedmann Models]

2. Before she can hit the runway, taking multiple photos in different styles is part of the portfolio-building process for Pittman. [Photo: Ursula Wiedmann Models] 2

Mr. Farquhar likes to “pretend to be a runner,” and has a nine minute mile.

In his free time, Mr. Farquhar enjoys learning new languages such as Spanish, Turkic, Greek, Arabic, and Welsh.

During the COVID lockdown, he and his wife started their own YouTube channel. Mr. Farquhar is now embarrassed of the videos, in which his wife plays two recorders out of each of her nostrils.

Nurse Dee is a star on the pickleball courts, but due to a knee injury, her matches are on pause.

During the daytime, Nurse Dee loves going for long walks, especially by the bay.

EAGER FOR ELECTIVES

students raced to fit these new classes into their schedules BY

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the addition of many unique electives, students are jumping at the chance to try out new and exciting activities––such as debate, one of the most popular out of the new electives for the 2024-2025 school year. Bayside registrar Mrs. Jo Ann Weller shared, “[the students] like the civic engagement class.” Still, electives like painting, drawing, and ceramics reign supreme: “Of course, the art classes are always [popular],” Mrs. Weller added.

With all of these new electives, there’s space for everyone to nd something that they like. Mrs. Weller speci ed that the least number of people needed for a class is eight. “We don't o en have to cancel a class because [not enough people join],” she explained.

Leila Seelhorst ‘25 mentioned another intriguing future elective: “[I’m taking] Senior Capstone next year. It's a research-based class where you can pick any topic you want to, and create a whole project about it.” e addition of Senior Capstone, as well as all of the other new electives is sure to bring more creativity to Bayside’s campus.

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Artist Spotlight

Jack McKean ‘25

one junior expresses his love for pop culture through a colorful medium

BY STARLA OU

There’s a student on campus who creates art from spray paint, paper, and legos. Most are already familiar with his stop motion animations on Instagram. Jack McKean ‘25 is a versatile artist who absorbs and experiments with all sorts of media.

For inspiration, McKean tends to pull ideas from his favorite video games and movies. “I’m a big pop culture fan,” McKean raved, “I think art is a tough and really exciting way to represent a whole movie or game with di erent things going on and condense it into a singular piece.”

A dedicated fan, McKean enjoys showing support for creators through his fanmade works. “I think the best way to show love for something is to make an art piece,” McKean explained.

McKean’s process involved nding and printing individual pieces that come together to form a collage. “I look up either art or screenshots of whatever [the media] is, and I print and carve stencils,” McKean described. “I nd it really enjoyable to get all sorts of di erent elements from one game into one piece and display it. If it’s gonna be really complicated sometimes I do a basic drawing to see what goes where.”

McKean’s favorite collage he made himself is based on the game franchise Hitman. “My favorite piece so far is still my second piece which is based o of Hitman, one of my favorite franchises,” McKean stated, “It is very colorful and has the best looking stencils.”

Another one of his self-acclaimed pieces is based on the TV series e Bear. He adores this work especially because of the unique element he implemented: “It’s di erent from the other ones because it was taped on receipt paper. It represented the restaurant industry; the whole show represented the restaurant industry and being a cook.”

Senior Wills

I leave the Bayside tennis team to Audrey Douglas ‘25 and Elizabeth Machperson ’28. I’m leaving my sister here.

I leave the Mcbiggies to Marley Ullock ‘26.

Tucker Watkins Frannie Partin

I leave the inquiries of Potters Mill to Forrest Smith ‘26. I leave the student section to Burk Brown ‘25. I leave the title of “little cuz” to Charlie Merchant ‘25.

I leave team captain to Misty Kate Smith ‘25. I leave my locker to Julia Savage ‘27. I leave my sharp shooting skills to Abby McDonald ‘25.

Mary Frances Collins

Mia Bindon

Lily Frailie

Blakeley Robbins

I leave my three safety-pinned skirt to Elin Backman ‘25 and Reese Butler ’26. I leave the top of the gravel lot to Courtney Baker ‘25.

Ramey Webb

I’m leaving my stellar AP art skills to Harrison Foster ‘25 and Marcella Covington ‘25 and I’m leaving my seat on the White House porch to Caroline Marron ‘25.

Tessa Santelices

I leave my basketball skills to Mary Campbell Elmore ‘28, my javelin to Isabelle Daniell ‘26, and my presumably 5 on my AP Art portfolio to Eli Williams ‘25.

I leave my #12 jersey to Abby DiMatteo ‘29, the title of team braider to Julia Savage ‘27, and a little extra courage and strength to my little sister Anna Claire Frailie ‘30.

Georgia McInnis

I leave 7A to the volleyball team. I leave my cluelessness to Julia Watkins ‘26 & Ally Atkinson ‘26. I leave Chick-Fil-A runs to Haley Robinson ‘26, Audrey Douglas ‘25, Sara Sahlie Marcato ‘26 and Kate Huey ‘25.

Lucy Frailie

I leave my pepper partner Misty to Annie Walsh ‘25. I leave my football seat with Mrs. Conley to Presley Putnam ‘25, and being Anna Claire’s sister to Mary Katherine Whitehurst ‘26. Take care of her!

I leave Jubilee to Amelia Hicks ‘27. I leave great responsibility to Hudson Wilmott ‘25. I leave Mrs. Jackson’s room to Reese Butler ‘26 and Elin Backman ‘25.

Ivy Steiner

Isabelle Rutland

I leave my throwing skills to Isabelle Daniell ‘26. I leave my brother, Russell, to Henry Cunningham ‘27. I leave my bill fishing skills to Libby Moore ‘25.

I leave Coffee Loft runs in the morning to Mary Katherine Crowell ‘26. I leave “Sorry I can’t, I have dance” to Mai Mai Chatwood ‘25.

Addie Tripp

I leave the small couch at the bottom of the Pilot Center to Molly Hughes ‘25 and Mars Winkler ‘25. My tennis team management skills are left to the stoic Coach Vines.

Jessie Phillips Teague Broadhead

I leave trick to Marley Ullock ’26. I leave the HCs to Woodie Collins ‘25.

Emma Parvin

I leave my athletic skills to Banks Broadhead ‘30. I leave my academic skills to Laine Broadhead ’26.

Michael Klimjack

I leave the art room and bestie Mrs. Jackson to my dear cousin Amber Clemens ’27, my love for learning to my lovely cousin Adriane Clemens ‘25 and I leave Captain’s quote list to Amelia Hicks ’27.

Rylee-Ann Roberts

Allysa Bullock

I leave my amazing driving skills to Gracie Eason ‘25.

I leave my TikTok to Camille Barrois ‘26 and Graceyn Kern ‘26!

Ella Barrois

Genevieve Magli

I leave the Bayside Chess Team to Jacob Stallworth ‘25. To Adriane Clemens ‘25, I leave the theater, water damage and all. I leave John Stephen Klimjack ‘28 the desks where I sat.

Ally Douglas

I leave Bayside Theatre to Lily Lumpkin ‘27 (break a leg!)

I leave my volleyball jerseys to Annie Walsh ‘25. I leave my humor to Anne Patton Gaillard ‘26 and Virginia Merchant ‘26. I leave “Heaven” to Haley Robinson ‘26 and Annie Walsh ‘25. I leave the Bungalow to Audrey Douglas ‘25 and Kate Huey ‘25. I leave my art skills to Ally Atkinson ‘26.

Maysie Douglas

Cameron Baker

Thomas Cunningham

I am leaving my spot on the porch to Anderson Buckner ‘25 and his friends.

Emma Atkinson

I leave the minor infractions for Caid Lyons ‘27. I leave the major infractions for John Macpherson ‘25.

I leave Cactus Cantina to Ally Atkinson ‘26 and Julia Watkins ‘26. I leave Harvard to Audrey Douglas ‘25.