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Baker Barrios Architects Lisa Couch Human Resource Director Suite 1700 Orlando, FL 32801 Dear, Mrs. Couch: If Baker Barrios is seeking to recruit the talent of someone who can contribute to the design and development of commercial ventures and development, lead others and contribute to the success of the company, then please accept the accompanying resume for your review and consideration for a summer internship in which the above strengths can be expressed and valued in the company. As a staffer of my high school yearbook, Legend, I have acquired the strengths of an internship through my work on pages. I wrote stories, photographed sports and school activities, showed incentive to produce the best product by working long hours, and showed leadership among fellow staffers and assisted in their pages. I selected pages that would express, yet challenge my skills in writing, photography and time management. With an interest in majoring in architecture, a summer internship with Baker Barrios will allow me to gain the necessary experience for future employment and will allow me to learn the fundamentals of architecture. I will bring an understanding of how to deal with stress, a heavy workload and time management gained from advanced placement and honors classes; therefore, handling the position with poise and responsibility as summer intern for Baker Barrios. Architecture is a passion of mine. I enjoy designing and brainstorming new ideas and trends that can be integrated into the Downtown Orlando core; that impacts the city and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s citizens. I have a never give up attitude, with a strong work ethic which is a perfect combination for an intern with your company. The following resume illustrates my skills and background well, but I feel a personal interview would better demonstrate my knowledge and abilities. Thank you for your review and consideration. I look forward to hearing from you soon. Respectfully yours, Jacob Ballard Enclosed: resume

JACOB 516 S. Osceola Ave. Orlando, FL 32801 JacobBallard95@gmail.com 407-257-8213

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Objective: To successfully contribute to the design, management and development with Baker Barrios. Education Completed two years at William R. Boone High School. G.P.A 3.96 Experience Aug. 2011 - present. Yearbook staff member, Boone High School. Experience writing stories, captions and sidebars, taking photographs, interviewing and communication skills. Aug. 2011 - May 2012. Volunteer for Blankner after school. Experience communicating with teachers, time management. Responsible for helping teachers with grading, getting supplies and cleaning the room. Aug. 2008 - May 2010. Yearbook Staff Member, Blankner School. Experience taking photographs, designing layouts, and writing captions. July 2009 - July 2011. Blankner Sports Camp counselor. Experience in handling, managing, and giving instructions to children. Relevant High School Studies English 1 Honors, English 2 Honors, Advanced Placement Language and Composition, and Journalism 1, Journalism 2 and Journalism 3. Honors, Awards, and Memberships 2010 Blankner Bulldog recipient. Highest award given to a student who shows leadership, excellence and dedication to the school. 2010 Fellowship of Christian Athletes Servant of the Year recipient The Spanish Club. September 2011 - May 2012 Math Club. January 2011 - May 2012 National Honor Society member Oct. 2012 - present References Renee Burke Yearbook Advisor at Boone High School Cell: 407-443-8451 Email: renee.burke@ocps.net Cassandra Stilwell Advanced Placement United States History teacher at Boone High School Cell: 321-217-0680 Email: cassandra.stilwell@ocps.net

Self-Analytical Essay I got started in journalism in middle school. I joined the yearbook staff at Blankner school because I saw my brother and sister who were a part of the yearbook staff at Boone High School; having so much fun and learning so much from journalism. They would come home and tell all these stories about being on staff. I saw the enjoyment and skill on their faces as they learned journalism. I wanted to be able to learn those skills and I have that enjoyment that they experienced. It wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t just my siblings that got me started in journalism, it was the interest I gained while being on staff in middle school. I saw journalism as something I can do later in life. I noticed the opportunities it gave to

me and I became interested in how to effectively catch the reader with the writing, photography and the design of the page. What Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve learned in this course this year is more knowledge in writing, photography and design. As a second year staffer, I had prior knowledge to these elements of journalism in the publication of a yearbook but they expanded this year as I became more aware in grammar and punctuation. I became more aware in what to write and not to write in a story. In photography, I became more aware with how to get better pictures; more aware with how the camera worked. If I went to an event taking pictures and they became blurred and bright, I knew I needed to lower the stop to get a sharper

image. I learned more in design as I started noticing what the editors were and not doing. I started playing around with dummy designs to expand my knowledge in designing. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve also learned that paying attention to details is a necessity that one must have in order to succeed in journalism. This course is valuable to take because it teaches you so much in life skills that you can take into life later on. Skills in paying attention to details, communicating with others, interviewing, teamwork and learning the fundamentals in writing, photography and design. These skills that every person leaves from this course will successfully contribute to your life. This is why journalism is so essential in taking in high school.

Reflection One My most significant piece of work this year was the football page. I’m very proud of this page as it reflects my skills well. When I look at this page, I feel a sense of pride in myself in what I accomplished in the photography and writing. I feel Delaney’s design is fantastic; the graphic elements of the page are awesome. By having one of the star players so enlarged and having it look so good, (meaning not grainy or out of focus, is awesome). This page was difficult to complete as it took a lot of time and effort to get all the elements completed. It’s the football page, you want it to be awesome and I wanted to be awesome as well. It was difficult in time management wise because deadline two is such a short deadline. In order to get success, you must start going to the games, interviewing players and coaches, and getting stats weeks before the actual deadline. It was also difficult because deadline two the theme, designs and graphic elements are still being decided. The football page design elements changed several times which was difficult to keep up with as you have to refit the original pictures or find new ones, write more or cut from the story if the story’s length gets changed and adhere to the new design elements. One of the graphic elements that I had increased difficulty in completing was the “high statistic players” graphic element because you needed all six pictures to complete it. Plus these six pictures had to be of hit listed players which is extremely hard to get in the game. For example, when taking pictures at the football game one must look for the hit listed jersey’s number and be able to get a good shot of that player in action, which is extremely difficult in completing as football is a very fast paced game. However, this paid off and this graphic contributes to the success of the page and to my pride because of the challenge it took to complete the page.

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“Savor the moments, and realize that you’re never going to get high school moments back, so cherish them,” senior TRAVIS SNETHEN said.

RUN, AJ, RUN. Ball in hands, senior Aaron Turman rushes in the game against Timber Creek. “[It] feels good to play football because it’s a team sport. In order to be successful, you have to work together,” Turman said. Turman broke the school’s and metro area’s 4,000 yard rushing records, totaling 4,867 yards in his high school career.

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Under the lights, there was a war. Its soldiers, dressed in orange and white, fought for the record, playoffs and sustained morale. With two big wins early in the season against West Orange, 37-34, and Winter Park, 44-26, the football team started strong. Yet its drive faltered when it lost three straight games against Timber Creek, 7-30; Wekiva, 28-29; and Dr. Phillips, 6-23. These losses affected the boys’ morale as they saw their once momentous season fall. “[The losses are] very disappointing because it’s [coach Phil Ziglar’s] last year. But we overcame many obstacles. We’re really close with him this season, and we wanted to finish his legacy with a winning record,” junior Quentin Martin said. The team hoped to compete in playoffs, so it could make Ziglar’s last season a winning one. Faced with adversities like injuries, illnesses and a loss against Dr.

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being upbeat before practices. Coaches [were] getting on players to get plays right, not be negative, be positive [and] to not give up,” Martin said. Their strategy of maintaining positivity and not letting the record affect them worked when the boys defeated Ocoee, 30-23; Cypress Creek, 41-22; and Edgewater, 13-12. Ultimately, these three additional wins at the end of the season showed the players they could overcome obstacles and they helped them realize how they improved as a team. “We [have to go] out there and play football and just be an athlete and not have the stress of winning,” senior Jason Fennimore said. They ended the season with a final record of 6-5. As the lights turned off there wasn’t a single soldier was on the field. But the war continued, as the soldiers readied for their next battle. / / / content by JACOB BALLARD

LIGHTS Phillips, making their record 2-4, the boys saw the opportunity of playoffs disappear. “We had a lot of players who were sick, and we let that overcome us,” wide receiver coach Richard Houston said. The team became unsatisfied with what it accomplished but regained momentum to make the rest of the season a successful one. “It was a huge goal to make playoffs. Sure we’re disappointed, yet we regrouped to make the best of the season,” Houston said. Players and coaches alike knew that if they allowed a losing record and not making playoffs to affect their performance, the season would be over. In order to maintain spirit, players sustained the hype as if they were experiencing a winning season. Players and coaches went to every practice enthusiastic and encouraged others to be excited about attending the workout. “[The team kept morale high by] always

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RECEIVING YARDS: 102

CALVIN SMITH, JUNIOR

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JOHN TOWNSEND, SENIOR

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season was] the last game, [against] Edgewater, because it meant so much for the seniors and coaches, and we got the barrel back,” Brock said. Brock had 38 tackles for the season. HAND OFF. In the backfield, senior Blake Williams hands the ball to running back Aaron Turman. “[What I can improve on as a quarterback is] staying composed under pressure and staying tall in the pocket,” Williams said. Williams had two pass touchdowns and ran for a touchdown in the game against Freedom on Oct. 18. GOLDEN CATCH. In warm-ups before the Winter Park game on Sept. 14, senior Fabio Hediger runs the ball down the field. “It’s great to be under the lights. It’s definitely going to be missed by us [seniors],” Hediger said. Hediger had 10 assists for the season. BRING ‘EM OUT. Before the Winter Park game, junior Tarik Darden runs through the pre-game banner with the rest of the team. “[My biggest accomplishment was] playing for coach [Phil] Ziglar because there’s no coach like him,” Darden said.

PUMPED UP KICKS. In the game against Wekiva on Sept. 28, junior Stephen Brock punts the ball. “[My favorite part of the

Reflection Two The Boone-Edgewater rivalry page is a piece that I consider more work needs to go into the piece. The page requires work in improved and more photography on the page. I feel the pictures lack the spirit and passion that goes into the rivalry. The Boone-Edgewater rivalry is a significant and special event for both schools and their community and I feel page should be more special. I wish the page had more that I could’ve filled with awesome photography that shows the spirit and significance of the rivalry. Yes, there were conflicts with page, including replacing the dominant and replacing people to quote in the story and page at the last minute. My overall feeling of the piece now is better. As I saw it when the book came out, the page doesn’t look that bad. Yes I wish I had better photography, the pictures on the page are not that awful as I thought. I’m proud of the page because it’s something I accomplished; however it’s an accomplishment that can have more added to it.

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“I like to hang out with my friends, and I want to look back later in life and see all the fun we had,” sophomore CIARA CRUZ said.

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Scan this code with your smart phone to access the video of coach Phil Ziglar’s last speech after the win against Edgewater.

On Nov. 9, Edgewater students vandalized the totem pole.

In 2002, Boone students chopped down Edgewater’s totem pole.

This is what remained of the totem pole after the vandalization.

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In the 61 years of the BooneEdgewater rivalry, pranks were controversial occurrences. Students from both schools vandalized the opposing campus, stole totem poles and teepeed buildings as part of the rivalry.

SCREAM AND SHOUT. In marching band, junior Alexander Velez yells along with the war song at the Edgewater game. “[It feels good to be a part of a 61-year tradition because I’m] able to experience the same pride the alumni did,” Velez said. The marching band played the war chant to cheer on the football team at each game. HANDS IN THE AIR. As the team scores a touchdown, junior Kyle Irwin shows his excitement. “I was ready to charge the field [when Boone won],” Irwin said. In the last five seconds of the game, junior Austin Jones scored the game-winning field goal. JUST BEAT IT. Senior Darrian Pennant beats the drum with a smile. “My favorite tradition is beating the drum because it symbolizes the football team getting ready to wage war against the Eagles,” Pennant said. On the day of the Edgewater game, football players took turns beating the drum throughout the school day.

FRESHMAN

RENEA BENNETT,

“[The rivalry] means a lot [to the school] because we have so much spirit to get the barrel. It’s a huge deal to the school.”

When Orlando High School became overcrowded, Orange County Public Schools planned to open two new high schools: Orlando North and Orlando South. Shortly before the schools’ openings, the long time principal of Orlando High School, William R. Boone, died of a heart condition. The school board named Orlando South, where he was going to be principal, in his memory. OCPS then changed Orlando North’s name to Edgewater High School since it sits on Edgewater Drive. Thus began the rivalry. “[Being a part of the rivalry] feels like I’m a part of history because it’s so important to so many people in the community,” senior Emily Nusbickel said. Since the schools’ first year, 1952, the rivalry became the focal point of both school’s traditional cores. The Citrus Bowl advertised the first Boone-Edgewater game as the most anticipated football game of the season. Thousands of people from the community attended the game the night

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before Thanksgiving in 1952. “[The rivalry is important to me because] growing up right near Boone and going to [the Boone-Edgewater games] when I was little means a lot to me [because I’m] a freshman now going to them,” Tyler Colson said. Over the years, the rivalry intensified as both schools’ alumni associations expanded. The rivalry electrified current and former Boone students alike. In the 1950s, on the day of the Edgewater game, all Boone students were silent. If a student was unable to complete the challenge, he received an E on his forehead to show he was a traitor to the Reservation. The beating of the drum on the day of the Edgewater game became a favorite tradition of the school, according to students. It symbolized the Native American tradition of beating a drum to alert the tribe of an oncoming battle. Other iconic traditions included the senior snake, Rowdy Crowd and pre-game festivities, like tailgating.

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“[The rivalry] means years of tradition. It’s part of our history, and the season wouldn’t be the same without it,” Nusbickel said. At the 61st game, the rivalry heightened. Edgewater students vandalized the campus and football coach Phil Ziglar faced retirement. The team was down 10-12 in the last minute of the game, but junior Austin Jones kicked a 34yard field goal in the last five seconds to regain possession of the spirit barrel. The barrel is symbolic of years of pride in our schools, our teams, our determination, our competitive spirit. No matter which school displays it each year, the legacy lives on,” English teacher Meri Buchanan said. “The Boone-Edgewater rivalry is a wonderful opportunity to bring supportive members of all ages together to show pride in their communities and schools.” After 61 years, the importance and tradition of the rivalry proved to be a unifying source for the entire community. / / / content by JACOB BALLARD

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9, Rowdy Crowd member Justin Bullock beats a bucket. “[The rivalry] means war,” Bullock, senior, said. The game ended with a score of 13-12.

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Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m proud of this picture because it includes the fundamentals of a good photograph. The picture includes good center of composition because by having the rest of the players and field out of focus, allows for the quarterback to be visually center. By having the rest of the scene blurred, it creates a sense of depth of field to the viewer. What attracts me to the picture is the blurred effect highlighting the quarterback and capturing an essential moment in a football game; which is the handoff to the running back. I believe this is a good picture and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m proud to call it mine.

Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m proud of this picture because it shows what a great picture is suppose to look like in a yearbook. This picture includes good elements of composition by showing emotion, a center of visual interest and filling the frame. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m proud of this picture because I was able to capture a moment that depicted such great emotion. This picture was from the BooneEdgewater game and it showed the emotion of the night so well. I was so disappointed that I was not able to use this picture due to the kid being hit listed.

This picture of a freshman football player is a picture that Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m proud to call mine. The picture shows the fundamentals of a good photograph by having the center of visual interest so in focus, and close. By having these elements, the viewer of the picture is able to see the player trying to escape from his opponent.

Reflection Four I was an asset to the staff and the 2013 edition of the Legend by being one of three returning staffers. As a returner staffer, I had more responsibility delegated to me in leading my fellow and new staff members in their deadlines. I had more pressure in doing well on deadlines to show the new staff members of how to easily make deadline and succeed in yearbook. On numerous occasions, I’ve been called over to fellow staff members computers to assist them in a problem they had and help them fix the issue. I feel this assistance and leadership has successfully contributed to the staff and the publication of the 2013 edition of the Legend and proven me as an asset to the staff. Also at camp, I was expected to break the ice with the new staffers and help form the staff into a familial bond. I feel I accomplished this by branching out to the new members and starting ideas to pump up the staff, like the “Who Are We?” Chant whenever we walked into the auditorium area. I feel this spirit and enthusiasm help bring the staff together more, as they experienced the chant that I created together. The extent of my commitment to the publication can be easily seen. My commitment is so evident that if my commitment was a bursting star, it would be the brightest one in the night sky. Throughout the seven deadlines of the year, my commitment has shown through the countless hours spent after school making sure my page is right because since I’m a part of this publication and it’s my page; it’s my duty to make sure the page is correct and has finished. That’s the extent of my commitment to the staff.

Reflection Five The problems or hardships that I faced this year are spell check and fixing edits. Spell check is a recurring problem that I have faced throughout both years of being on staff. For some reason spell check and I are in this stalemate or war and it’s messing me up on deadlines and in front of editors and Mrs. Burke. I learned from these situations that I need to pay attention to details and double check my work. I learned that even though I’m going to EIC for body, I need to act like I’m going to Burke for majors. Meaning I need to make sure a. I have everything completed, b. have fixed all previous edits and c. spell check and double checked my page making sure there aren’t any mistakes. This strategy was proven successful in deadline seven when I implemented these strategies and I had no spelling errors when I went to Burke for everything. If the problem arises again then I would implement the above strategies to eliminate the problem and not let it affect my work. Overall, I feel I handled the situation poorly to be honest. I feel I allowed these hardships to infect me and my work as I continued to have spelling errors throughout the year. I feel I was hearing and seeing the problem but for some strange reason not totally understanding how to fix the problem. However, I feel towards the end of this year, I’ve grown more and noticed how to change and fix the problem with the strategies that implemented.

Reﬂection Six

My goals for the midterm were to make the rest of my deadlines, to spell check my work and reflect myself in a positive way. I succeeded in making the majority of the rest of the deadlines, including: deadline 5,6 and 7. I succeeded in making the deadlines by actually succeeding in my other two goals; spell checking, paying attention to details and reflecting myself in a positive way. I had a problem with paying attention to details and by doing so it badly damaged by work and myself. In order to succeed, I needed to pay attention to details. By doing so, I succeeded in making my deadlines and showing myself well to my fellow editors and Mrs. Burke. I did have By paying attention to details, I was able to catch my mistakes and allow the goal to succeed. I also feel I succeeded in one of my goals of showing to others the responsibility, commitment and fulfilling my duties as a staffer. One of the qualities that I appreciate I have, is a never give up attitude. This attitude has allowed me to get through some low points of the year. This attitude has allowed to be continued when I get back pages from editors and have all these edits but I get still through it. I’m able to get through it because I want to show to Mrs. Burke and other editors that I can handle the edits, and the responsibility of the page. This quality has allowed me to succeed in making my goals from the midterm.

Sample of Midterm

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JOHN TOWNSEND, SENIOR

THOMAS BABB, SENIOR

AARON TURMAN, SENIOR

BLAKE ORVIS, SENIOR

DONTRAYVIS WESLEY, SENIOR

DEVIN THOMAS, SENIOR

CALVIN SMITH, JUNIOR

RECEIVING YARDS: 445

TOTAL PUNTS: 25

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RECEIVING YARDS: 102

RETURN YARDS: 302

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PUMPED UP KICKS. In the game against Wekiva on Sept. 28, junior Stephen Brock punts the ball. “[My favorite part of the

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“Savor the moments, and realize that you’re never going to get high school moments back, so cherish them,” senior TRAVIS SNETHEN said.

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Phillips, making their record 2-4, the boys saw the opportunity of playoffs disappear. “We had a lot of players who were sick, and we let that overcome us,” wide receiver coach Richard Houston said. The team became unsatisfied with what it accomplished but regained momentum to make the rest of the season a successful one. “It was a huge goal to make playoffs. Sure we’re disappointed, yet we regrouped to make the best of the season,” Houston said. Players and coaches alike knew that if they allowed a losing record and not making playoffs to affect their performance, the season would be over. In order to maintain spirit, players sustained the hype as if they were experiencing a winning season. Players and coaches went to every practice enthusiastic and encouraged others to be excited about attending the workout. “[The team kept morale high by] always

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Refection Seven Y30, Sports page. Varsity Football 154-155. I would like this piece to represent me because it shows my skills in writing and photography well. I feel the story, Friday Night Lights, is a strong piece of writing that I personally believe it shows my skills in writing. Also, the photography is strong and will represent the publication well in competition.

Y15, Sports Action Photo. Varsity Football 154-155. I would like this photo to represent me because it shows my skills in photography and is a picture that I’m proud I took. I feel it will effectively represent myself and the publication well I competition.

Y18, Feature Photo. Boone-Edgewater rivalry game. I would like this photo to represent me because it shows my skills in photography and is a picture that I’m proud I took. I feel it will effectively represent myself and the publication well I competition.

Reflection Eight I’ve grown in the class through strengthening my skills in design, writing and photography. These newly strengthen skills are evident in this portfolio. By looking at my previous portfolio, I’ve noticed a lot of mistakes in grammar and punctuation. I was heavily deducted for those mistakes and is evident in the grade I received for the portfolio. I saw that my writing in the reflections were good but could be strengthen with stronger diction and varied syntactical techniques to make my point better. Through this second year on staff, I’ve grown as a writer through the stories I’ve written on pages and by taking Advanced Placement Language and Composition. The course allowed me to learn the fundamentals of effective and strong language; allowing for my writing to expand and become stronger. As I look back at my previous portfolio it seemed I was on the defense for my mistakes. It seem I acknowledged my mistakes but didn’t acknowledged of how to fix them. However, I’ve grown through the year and in this portfolio, I admit to my mistakes and try to show to the reader that I either fixed or is currently fixing the mistakes. When I was making my spreads for the design portion of the portfolio, I noticed the overall good quality of the design. Yes they could still use some more work, but for my skill level and being a staffer, I was proud to call those designs mine. Through the portfolio my theme was more developed than last year’s portfolio. I actually went out on my own time and took pictures of downtown. I feel these pictures show my skills in photography well and shows the growth I’ve made in the class.

SPREADS

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Position: Running back Weight: 138 punds Best stat:In the Ocoee game, scored three touchdowns.

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Position: Running back Weight: 138 punds Best stat:In the Ocoee game, scored three touchdowns.

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Varsity succeeded team goal of getting to playoffs

FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS

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JUNIOR

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“The watchdog is when a player creates distraction so the point guard can score.”

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University of Oregon Eugene, Oregon Tuition: $9,258 Acceptance Rate: 73%

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University of California at Los Angeles Los Angeles, California Tuition: $55,000 Acceptance rate: 18%

Highpoint University High Point, North Carolina Tuition: $39,800 Acceptance rate: 62%

University of Texas at Austin Austin, Texas Tuition: $32,280 Acceptance rate: 47%

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Winter Park, Florida Tuition: $39,300 Acceptance rate: 53.9%

ROLLINS IS MY DREAM SCHOOL. THEY HAVE A GREAT BUSINESS PROGRAM AND SMALLER CLASSES. [WITH SMALLER CLASSES] THERE’S MORE ONEON-ONE TIME, AND YOU GET A DEEPER LEVEL OF UNDERSTANDING IN THE CLASSES.

[I WANT TO GO TO UNIVERSITY OF OREGON] BECAUSE THEIR [SOCCER] PROGRAM IS AWESOME, AND THERE’S SO MUCH FUNDING THAT GOES INTO THE PROGRAM. BRUNO FERRARI

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[I WANT TO GO TO KENT STATE UNIVERSITY BECAUSE] THEY [HAVE A] MAJOR IN HEALTH PROFESSIONS, AND MY MOM WENT THERE. ALSO THE WEATHER IS COLDER. ALEXA BARRETT

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“[My favorite moment is] the games and all the spirit that goes into the games,” senior PAYTON KEARCE said.

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“I joke around a lot, and it makes the moments fun,” sophomore CHRISTOPHER LUKAC said.

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GO FOR A RIDE. Returning a punt, freshman Jaquarius Bargnare runs down field. “[It] feels great to have an undefeated season because you can walk around school with your teammates and say ‘We have an undefeated season,’” Bargnare said. Bargnare had three touchdowns in the game against Olympia. KICK IS GOOD. Approaching the ball freshman Riley Bassett runs to kick a field goal. “[It] feels great [to have an undefeated season] knowing we accomplished everything we wanted to do in the season,” Bassett said. Basset was the first freshman kicker to make a field goal since 1998. HOLD IT. As running back, freshman Darius Jackson rushes the ball. “[My greatest accomplishment as a player was] when I broke 11 tackles and 50 yards for one play,” Jackson said. Jackson accomplished this in the game against Olympia. RELEASE. Quarterback sophomore Logan Smith passes the ball as an Olympia player tries to sack him. “[My favorite part of the season was] spending it with the team because we bonded,” Smith said. The JV team lost to Freedom 0-14. FULL SPEED AHEAD. In the backfield, freshman Brandon Montgomery rushes the ball. “[Football] lets me know that people care about me, and it lets me get my feelings out,” Montgomery said.

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“I like to hang out with my friends, and I want to look back later in life and see all the fun we had,” sophomore CIARA CRUZ said.

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“[My favorite memory at Boone was] my participation in the art festival because I love art and I want to do it for my career,” senior CAROLINA

June 5 Wrote letters to U.S. soldiers for the Letters to Soldiers project.

May 28 Hosted Kiss a Senior Goodbye, where students could pay $1 to “kiss a senior bye.”

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March 21 Raised money for Juvenile Diabetes Program at the Kiwanis Club Bowl-a-thon.

March 20 Hosted the Wadeview Community Center Egg Hunt.

Jan. 25 Picked up trash on Conway Gardens Road for Street Clean Up.

Dec.16 Cooked dinner for families at the Hubbard House.

Dec. 8 Assembled bikes for local schools at the Kiwanis Bike Build.

Nov. 19-21 Prepared 370 turkeys at the Kiwanis Club Turkey Smoke.

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the paper to mobile recycling dumpsters. “It’s important. We’re not doing [this] for the fun; we’re doing it to help the school and the community to become environmentally friendly,” Nguyen said. BAKED JOY. At a meeting, junior Margaret Brown puts cookies in the oven. “[It’s important to be in a service club] because it teaches you to be aware of other people’s needs around you,” Brown said.

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AFTER SCHOOL SNACK. On Feb. 19, junior Daniel Dewitz collects money from a student who bought Flippers Pizza to support soldiers over seas. “It feels great [to help the soldiers through selling pizza] because they’re defending us, and it’s important to do our part,” Mayer said. Key Club sold slices of pizza for $1 every Tuesday and Thursday.

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GET ‘EM GUTS. At the annual Kiwanis Turkey Smoke, held Nov. 19-21, senior Vicky Lam and sophomore Truc Phan help cut a cooked turkey. “[I joined Key Club because] it makes me feel accomplished to help someone else out,” Phan said. The Turkey Smoke volunteers cooked a total of 370 turkeys for local families.

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recycling container in hand, junior Marta Rivera walks around the school to collect recycling from classrooms. “I joined the club because I wanted to save the environment and to conserve and protect it,” Rivera said. The Environmental Club collected recycling every Thursday. STIR UP. Sophomore Jenna Winn mixes cookie dough at a meeting on Feb. 12. “[I joined Baking Braves because] I like to bake and eat the sweets,” Winn said. Members met at least once a month in teacher Denise Scott’s room to bake cookies and brownies.

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As he collapsed onto his bed, sophomore Andrew Tom smiled as he reflected on his day of bringing baked holiday goods to homeless families at Orlando Union Rescue Mission. As he lay there, he realized the impact he had on others’ lives. Tom and other members of service clubs, experienced this feeling after volunteering at club events. “[It’s a] feeling that’s almost indescribable,” Tom, Baking Braves vice president, said. “You can go home and say, ‘I made an impact on someone’s life’, and that makes you smile.” From Key Club and Baking Braves to the Environmental Club, service clubs exemplified service by initiating projects to help others in need, both on campus and in the community. For example, Baking Braves provided an opportunity for members to help others by baking homemade sweets and delivering them to workers and families at the Orlando Union Rescue Mission, which helped homeless families and single women find food and housing. Members valued the opportunity to bake goods for others. “It felt good to give back to people who are in need,” Tom said. “I especially enjoyed volunteering at [the Orlando Union Rescue Mission] because it was an opportunity to help the community through baking; something I love.” The Environmental Club made a beneficial environmental impact. Every Thursday, the club collected paper, plastic bottles and other recyclable materials from classroom bins to help reduce the school’s global footprint. Through it’s collection, the club helped keep 36,000 pounds of products from going to the landfill in 2012. “I’ve always had a great love for the Earth,” senior Laya Al-Khalil said. “[Being a part of the Environmental Club] is not doing something just for me; it’s for others.” Performing 85 service projects per year, Key Club was one of the largest clubs on campus. It established opportunities for students to experience what it felt like to help both the school and the community. Impacting students lives served as intrinsic motivation to volunteer their time. “To help others makes me feel lucky and feel appreciative of what I have in my life,” Kelly Morales, Key Club sponsor, said. “At the Hubbard House, it’s cool to see the impact the club and [our] service projects have on families at their worst. [It’s] comforting to help them.” The club cooked monthly breakfasts and dinners at the Hubbard House, an Orlando Health facility that housed families of patients in the hospital. Also, throughout the year, the club participated in the “Letters to Soldiers” campaign, through which they wrote letters and assembled care packages to send to U.S. soldiers deployed in Afghanistan. Some soldiers wrote back, showing their gratitude for the club’s support. The club also participated in the Day of Hunger challenge on June 1, 2012, an organized, 20-hour period in which members fasted to show support for those who go hungry every day. The club also sold T-shirts to students to raise money for people in need of food. “By far, my favorite event was the Day of Hunger because it was very hands-on and we got to see what our fasting and fundraising was for,” Morales said. Even though the service clubs had different focuses and projects, they all shared a common goal: to provide assistance to those in need of help on campus and in the community. / / / content by JACOB BALLARD

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STYLE. With the American Sign Language Club, sophomores Mekayla Hudak, Kyla Jerelds and Maile Suganuma perform “Silent Expressions.” “[The crowd’s reaction made me want to continue performing,” Hudak said. The club practiced its routine every day during class and after school on Mondays. REMIX BEATS. On stage, junior Kristian Velazquez performs an original dubstep. “[The crowd’s reaction was] better than I expected. I felt like I did something to be proud of,” Velazquez said. Velazquez beatboxed for eight years.

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PARTY LIKE A ROCKSTAR. Senior Mitchell Warner sings “Are You Gonna Be My Girl” by Jet with his band, No Signal. “It felt pretty good and natural. I couldn’t see anyone [in the audience], so there wasn’t any nerve,” Warner said. Other No Signal band members included: Kevin Schoeppler, Charles Silva, Brandon Rodriguez and Annabelle Grass. ph

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The phrase “Water is Life” preoccupied the minds of students and parents who filled the auditorium on Jan. 25, as David Harding made a presentation about the organization. Performers anxiously waited backstage for their cue for Brave Aid XXVIII to begin. The Student Government Association began the Brave Aid tradition in 1985. Modeled after Live Aid, a dual-venue televised concert that raised funds for Ethiopian famine relief, the performance showcased students’ talents while raising funds for charity. The SGA officers picked Water is Life as the benefactor of the show. This is a non-profit organization that builds wells to provide clean water to communities in Africa. Senior Merrie Harding’s father, David Harding, who grew up in Africa, created the foundation to support people in need. “It’s [important] because a lot of people around the world don’t have clean water and Americans don’t realize that and it’s important to realize it now,” senior Taylor

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Though its members changed over time, the act “Stixx,” a glow-in-thedark performance created by the band’s drumline, performed at Brave Aid since 1999. “It was actually really weird [to perform] because we had to wear these glow-in-the-dark glasses, and it was hard to play the drums but cool at the same time,” junior Claudia Vila said. Before winter break, Stixx prepared for Brave Aid XXVIII by Junior John Rossi The drum line practicing in the band room every plays the tenor wears glow-in-the- Wednesday after school for three drums to end the dark letters to spell weeks. Then daily for last three days Stixx performance. “Stixx”. before the performance.

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performed its original composition displaying senior Christian Bartram’s guitar and senior Geoffrey Gaudoin’s drum talents. “It’s hard to describe [how I feel while performing]. I was nervous, but I was enjoying performing and pumped to do so,” Gaudoin said. Following Plaid Gig, Silent Expressions used American Sign Language to perform a choreographed dance to “Gangman Style” by PSY. The night ended with the traditional glow-in-the-dark performance by Stixx, composed of members of the drum line. At the end of the show, Stixx lead the acts from the stage to outside the auditorium, where they performed for students and parents. “It felt good because you’re helping others. It wasn’t just for Boone it was for many others around the world,” Gaudoin said. The show raised $3,300 from ticket sales, student-designed tee-shirts sales and the $10 participation for performers. / / / content by JACOB BALLARD and SAMANTHA O’BORN design by DELANEY ARKEILPANE

Wood, who performed as a soloist and with the group Saw, said. Through choreographed dances, musical ensembles and original song performances, Wood and 15 other acts revealed their individual talents. Junior Marvin Williams performed with Soulstice, an a cappella group that sang a cover of “As Long As You Love Me” by Justin Bieber. “We practiced for weeks, and [when] we got the songs down, it felt amazing to perform them because we loved them,” Williams said. Between acts SGA officers performed a variety of skits to help keep the audience’s attention as a crew reset the stage for the next performance. Despite the different types of performances, the entertainers assembled to put on a cohesive show. The participants valued the opportunity to perform and to use their talents to help others, as the admission costs benefitted Water is Life. After Soulstice, the band Plaid Gig

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“I figured not many people have ever really heard me sing, so I thought it would be a good chance to show what else I can do besides dancing.”

ROCK OUT. Focused on his strings, senior Christian Bartram finishes his original guitar solo. “I feel exuberant, as if all eyes are on me, and I can control the ebb and flow of the audience when I play. It makes them feel different emotions, and it’s a truly amazing feeling,” Bartram said. TOGETHER AS ONE. Raising their hands as they finish the last note, freshmen Kelly Griffin and Valeria Bonilla sing “Let Me Be Your Star” by Katharine McPhee. “I felt relaxed because I’ve performed on stage since sixth grade, so I’m comfortable up there,” Griffin said. MUSICAL MOUTH. Junior Miguel Avila beat boxes for Soulstice, an a cappella group. “It felt cool because there were no instruments, just us singing,” Avila said. Soulstice performed a mash up of “As Long As You Love Me” and “Wide Awake,” followed by a rendition of “Video Killed the Radio Star”. photos/Samantha O’Born

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focused on displaying good attitudes and teamwork, rather than the final score. “We strive to be the most positive team out there, no matter how the game is going,” head coach Megan Lane said. “We believe that positivity leads to positive thoughts, which then leads to winning games. As long as we put everything we have into it, the outcome is just a number.” Despite losing 13-15 against Lake Highland, the girls felt this game helped them develop more as a team. “Our greatest triumph [of the season] is actually a loss,” Lindborg said. “We only lost by two, which was a huge accomplishment because it was [our] highest score against them in history.” As an attacker, the team relied on Paymayesh during the game. Sophomore Dora Muratovic and senior Brennah Mehan scored four and five goals, respectively, and junior Kiernan Mehan and MORGAN MUHART

added three goals while senior Jessica Kneeland contributed one goal, making the game memorable. “The game [made us] very hopeful, and I think we really proved ourselves as a team that night,” Paymayesh said. As the season progressed, the team’s positive mindset translated to its scores. The girls won important district games against Colonial, 19-1, on March 19; Ocoee, 19-4, on April 1; and Cypress Creek, 16-3, on April 10. The girls also defeated rival Edgewater in a close match on March 20, finishing the game 11-10. These wins helped develop the team’s reputation and 9-8 season record. Through their achievements over the season, the girls demonstrated the benefits of having key players, like Paymayesh, and maintaining positive outlooks on game situations. / / / content by JACOB BALLARD

“I try to remember that I won’t get this time again, so I want to make the most of it,” senior ALEXANDRA SCHELLE said.

The stadium’s lights shone down on sophomore Hannah Paymayesh as she snatched the ball and sprinted downfield, weaving between defenders. “[When you’re playing lacrosse,] you get this rush, and it’s a pretty great feeling,” Paymayesh said. Paymayesh, a midfield attacker who began playing lacrosse in fourth grade, first impacted the team when she made the varsity team as a freshman. In her sophomore year, she continued to lead the team, both as an offensive player and an encouraging teammate. “[Paymayesh] always has a positive attitude, and [it] translates to the team by getting us fired up,” junior Katharyn Lindborg said. “It’s very rewarding [playing with her]; I benefit from her attitude, and she’s fun to be with.” Paymayesh’s positivity helped establish the team’s approach to games. The girls

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toward the goal. “Beating West Orange for the first time in history [was our greatest accomplishment this season],” Mehan said. Mehan had 37 goals for the season. ON MY TAIL. With her stick in hand, junior Kiernan Mehan carries the ball downfield. “Playing against Lake Highland [was the greatest triumph of the season] because they’re really good and we usually lose to them badly,” Mehan said. The final score was 13-15. DON’T MESS WITH ME. Playing defense, senior Chelsea Donelson tries to stop Ocoee player Candace Brown from advancing to the goal. “[A piece of advice for younger players is] keep motivated [and] never give up. Just have fun; that’s the only way you can become a great lacrosse player,” Donelson said. The girls won the game 19-4.

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Apopka Timber Creek Freedom West Orange East River Lake Nona Lake Highland Lyman Bishop Moore Colonial Edgewater Ocoee University Hagerty Cypress Creek Winter Park

13-7 4-21 18-7 17-14 15-2 18-8 13-15 9-10 10-18 19-1 11-10 19-4 17-18 9-17 16-3 7-16

JV LACROSSE [1-9-1] 2/19 2/21 2/26 3/6 3/11 3/13 3/20 4/2 4/4 4/8 4/12

Apopka Timber Creek West Orange Lake Highland Lyman Bishop Moore Edgewater University Hagerty Cypress Creek Winter Park

2-9 1-13 1-14 0-19 0-18 4-13 8-8 5-8 2-8 6-2 4-12

JUNIOR VARSITY. front: Emily Almarode, Samantha Wade, Sarah Yannick, Quin Smith, Bailey LaRea,

Jessica Dippenworth, KenLynn Phillips, Erin Johstono, Kendra Miller. back: Ashley Roberts, Sydney VanHook, Zharia Smith, Sophya Johnson, Jessica Hope, Sasha Klappenback-Arp, Montanna Blanchard, Rita Whittam, Lauren Rucker, coach Shea McGovern.

just sayin’

Q & A w i t h SYDNEY VAN-HOOK, freshman

WHAT WAS THE SEASON’S MOST MEMORABLE GAME?

“The Edgewater game because we tied the game [8-8] and everyone was on the edge of their seats.”

said.

WHAT DID I DO?

WHY DID YOU JOIN THE LACROSSE TEAM?

“I’ve played for three years, and I wanted to try high school [lacrosse].”

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PART ABOUT LACROSSE?

“The teamwork skills that we acquire during the season.”

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