Portfolio Mady Benton 2015
Mady Benton 1313 Lake Willisara Circle, Orlando FL 32806 // madybenton@gmail.com (321)-961-2690 // @madybenton May 6, 2015 Mrs. Renee Burke Yearbook Adviser William R. Boone High School 1000 East Kaley Street Orlando, FL 32806 Dear Mrs. Burke, The posit ion, Sports Editor, of the Legend Yearbook is going to be filled by a person who has experience and/or knowledge of high school sports, experience on staff, and is a leader. I would be a good candidate for the posit ion because I have played high school sports such as lacrosse and volleyball and I have knowledge of other sports such as basketball and football. I have been a staffer and shown that I can meet deadlines, and I was a member of Student Government where I showed my leadership by planning and organizing fund raisers to help my school and community. I feel I would make a good Sports Editor because over the past two years I have developed strong attributes that make me a good editor. As a staffer I developed strong skills in programs that will be used by new staffers such as InDesign and Photoshop. With the experiences and skills that I developed as a staffer, I will be able to be knowledgeable in how to crit ique and perfect the work of my fellow staffers. With my experience and knowledge of a Legend staffer, I feel that I will make a great Sports Editor. I am aware that the posit ion of Sports Editor will need to be filled by someone who has experience and knowledge of how to professionally crit ique and perfect various sports layouts. During my time on staff I completed the boys and girls volleyball pages and experienced what it is that makes a great sports layout. I feel that this experience on staff as well as my experience on a sports team has taught me how to be a team player and work together to achieve a common goal. This teamwork between the staffers and myself will result in high quality sports spreads in the 2016 Legend Yearbook. I sincerely appreciate you considering me for the posit ion of Sports Editor. I have attached a resume to provide you with some of my experiences and skills that I feel will explain why I am fit for this posit ion. However, I feel that an interview would provide me with a better way to express in person, why I am fit for the posit ion. Thank you for the consideration and I hope to hear from you soon. Best regards, Mady Benton enclosed: resume
Mady Benton 1313 Lake Willisara Circle, Orlando FL 32806 // madybenton@gmail.com (321)-961-2690 // @madybenton
OBJECT IVE
To use the skills that I have learned from being a yearbook staffer and Journalism I student to obtain the posit ion as Sports Editor of the 2015-2016 Legend Yearbook staff.
EDUCAT ION
Completed 2 years at William R. Boone High School Graduation date: May 2017 G.P.A. 3.85.
EXPERIENCE
Legend Yearbook, William R. Boone High School • Aug 2014-2015. Staffer. Take pictures, design layouts, write body copy and captions, interview students and sell advertisements.
RELEVANT HIGH SCHOOL STUDIES
Journalism 1 and 8 Honors, English I and II Honors Magnet,
HONORS, AWARDS, AND MEMBERSHIPS
• Sophomore Class Historian, 2014-2015, as a member of the student government at Boone High School I worked to better the community through fund raisers as well as compile a scrapbook to document the year’s activit ies. • Spanish Honor Society Member, 2015-present, as a member of this prestigious club I tutored my peers and volunteered at Relay for Life. • Varsity Lacrosse Team, 2013-present, lacrosse has taught me leadership, teamwork, and time management. Sophomore season I was awarded the Coach’s Award. • Baby sitting, 2011-present, caring for children ages 2-10, has taught me responsibility. I cooked meals, bathed and put the kids to bed, washed dishes, and cleaned up houses.
• REFERENCES: Renee Burke: yearbook adviser
(407) 443- 8451 Blaire Brown: lacrosse coach blaire.brown@ocps.net Laura Archer: babysitting contact (407) 922-3850
analytical essay
I wish that I could say my start in journalism came from a deep passion for writ ing and photography, but the truth is before my freshman year I didn’t have a clue as to what journalism was. Originally I had signed up to take the class my freshman year just so I could get my art credit. Little did I know that throughout my freshman year I would begin to discover a passion for journalism and make one of the best decisions of my life by applying for a staff posit ion on Legend yearbook. I have come a very long way as a journalist and person since my clueless freshman days. Now, at the end of sophomore year and first year on staff I can say that I have learned an abundant amount of knowledge from my experience on staff. Over the course of this year I have learned the importance of meeting a deadline.. I feel that this was the hardest skill to master and the most beneficial to my future. Meeting a deadline has taught me how to better manage my time, work efficiently, and the importance of being on time. These skills have taught me to procrastinate less, manage my time better, and turn things in on time because people are depending on you. I feel that by learning these skills at a young age has allowed me to be better prepared for the workforce. Yearbook has taught me the importance of being a team player and having good teamwork. This year I had mult iple deadline partners and I had to learn to fulfill my commitment to them and our project, to make sure that we met deadline. Teamwork is an extremely important skill to have because most likely in my future job I will have to work with a partner or depend on someone to help me out with a project. Teamwork is important because when everyone works together and gives it there all the end product is a successful.. In addit ion to the other skills, I have learned how to set goals. I have learned that you need to set goals to measure your accomplishments. For example, every deadline my goal was to never be late. Sometimes I feel very short of that goal and I learned what I needed to do differently so that the next deadline I would be able to meet my goal. The times that I did meet me goal it was satisfying and it gave me a sense of accomplishment and I was able to learn from my mistakes. Setting goals is a beneficial skill for my future because it will allow me to create a driven mindset so that I can get to where I want in life and learn from my mistakes. One of the most valuable skills that I have gained during my time on staff has been dedication. Everyone on staff, especially the editors and Mrs. Burke have taught me what true dedication is. I have learned that dedication is sacrificing your time and energy and doing the best job you can to create an amazing end product. I feel that the dedication I have learned from being on staff will allow me to use that dedication and commitment in future projects that I may encounter. I feel that I was an asset to this year’s staff because I always worked my hardest to produce the best possible product. Although I sometimes feel short of deadlines I was always able to produce quality work. For instance my deadlines 2 and 7 were my best quality work. Both those deadlines I turned in the spreads early and had great quality photography and copy on the spreads. My commitment to Legend and the staff is extremely important to me. Everyday I go and give the best effort I can to make the staff and student body proud of the work that we, as a staff, produce. I feel that being apart of Legend has taught me valuable skills for my future as well as helped me discover a passion for journalism that I hope to use in my future.
reflection 1
I consider my deadline two, the girl’s volleyball spread, to be my most significant piece of work. This was my first deadline that I did on my own and I was able to complete the entire project on my own and meet deadline. This spread also contains my best photography and writ ing. This deadline was my first real challenge as a staffer because I had to complete all interviews on my own, design the layout for the first time, and write the captions and body. At the beginning I had no idea how to design my layout and I was being to doubt if I could handle all the work on my own. After I overcame the biggest challenge of the designing the page I had to focus on the content. The most difficult part about getting the content was trying to conduct good interviews that would generate good quotes for the body copy and captions. I had to reinterview mutliple times before I produced a quality first draft of the spread. The gray spread on the following page shows the corrections that I needed to make after one editor saw my spread. There were many corrections to be made particularly on the COBs of the players. After going through a total of 5 editors, twice, and making many corrections I created the final product that I am very proud of. The most important thing I learned from the editor process was to pay attention to the most minute details, especially when it came to cobbing. I also learned that I sometimes you need to do something three or four times before it can be a great product. The reason I choose this to be my most significant piece is because I feel it illustrates my best work as a yearbook staffer. This spread includes some the best photos I have taken and one of the best body copies I have written. This spread overall was a huge challenge and I get the most satisfying feeling seeing the end result and knowing that all the corrections and hard work resulted in such a wonderful spread.
Reflection 1 Draft
breakthrough. On Oct. 16, junior Sarah Chapman swings past a double block. “[My favorite thing about volleyball] is the feeling I get after a kill,” Chapman said. huddle. The team takes a time out to discuss strategy. “[This season was] full of energy and experiences that will benefit each player in the future,” senior Lindsay Perrin, #6, said.
erin carter, freshman
“[My goal for the season was] to start in games my first year on varsity. My favorite thing [was] winning districts and receiving a trophy.”
photos/Mady Benton
got kills? Receiving a set from sophomore setter Nicole Lakman, senior Gretchen Chevalier prepares for a kill. “[My goal was] to do the best that I can since it’s my senior [year] and last season,” Chevalier said. Chevalier had 10 kills against West Orange.
“Beating Winter Park [was exciting] because they’re a big rival for us.”
cameron toperzer, junior
high you said point stats
players set records while helping their team achieve, passes and defensive plays from Smith allowed Lakman to assist her hitters, such as Hackett, for kills
teamwork led to winning record
the ball, senior Oakley Attaway jump serves. “[My goal for this season] was to become more of a leader and become more vocal on the court,” Attaway said. She led the team with 67 aces and ranked sixth in the Florida Class 8A for aces. dig it. At the District 4 Championship held at Cypress Creek High School, senior Neysha Gonzalez-Rosa passes the ball to her teammate. “We are surprised at how far we have come, [and] we are determined and motivated [to win],” Gonzalez-Rosa said. Gonzalez-Rosa had eight digs in the District 4 Championship victory, on Oct. 22, over Dr. Phillips.
air oakley. As she concentrates on
“[My most memorable play was] getting a pancake against Dr. Phillips.”
28 digs against Dr. Phillips
322 digs, 37 assists
junior libero
morgan smith
Beginning the season with high hopes of winning a state championship, senior Lauren Wiles focused on what it would take to win. “We drive each other to win [because] we want the trophy at the end,” Wiles said. The team ranked 17th in the state for the regular season, winning 21 of 25 matches. The girl’s relationship contributed to their teamwork on the court and their winning record. “[The team has] positive attitudes and [are] always supporting one another,” Wiles said. The expectations from coach Mike Ladewski established a focus for the team to win and created a drive to compete. “[Expectations] were set pretty high because [Coach Ladewski] knew each one of us had the ability to succeed to our highest potential,” Wiles said.
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Leadership from senior captains, Oakley Attaway and Lindsay Perrin, gave the team guidance to beat tough opponents. “Oakley [has been a leader because she is] supportive, and [we] play up to her level. She makes us better players,” Wiles said. The team won the District 4 Championship against Dr. Phillips on Oct. 22. “[The team is motivated to work hard because we] want to keep playing,” Wiles said. In the regional semi-finals, the team defeated West Orange in four sets to advance to the regional finals. In the regional finals, held on Nov. 8, the team played University-Orange City, but fell to their opponent in three sets. “Even though we lost some tough games, we worked harder than any other team,” Wiles said.
drivesuccess
expectations
“[I like] how close we are [as a team].”
7 kills against Freedom
“[I like] the feeling after the person I just set gets a kill.”
69 kills, 25 blocks
40 assists against Dr. Phillips
junior right side hitter
marissa hackett
673 assists, 29 aces
sophomore setter
nicole lakman
Reflection 1 Final
reflection 2
expectations
drivesuccess
breakthrough. On Oct. 16, junior Sarah Chapman swings past a double block. “[My favorite thing about volleyball] is the feeling I get after a kill,” Chapman said. huddle. The team takes a time out to discuss strategy. “[This season was] full of energy and experiences that will benefit each player in the future,” senior Lindsay Perrin, #6, said.
Beginning the season with high hopes of winning a state championship, senior Lauren Wiles focused on what it would take to win. “We drive each other to win [because] we want the trophy at the end,” Wiles said. The team ranked 17th in the state for the regular season, winning 21 of 25 matches. The girl’s relationship contributed to their teamwork on the court and their winning record. “[The team has] positive attitudes and [are] always supporting one another,” Wiles said. The expectations from coach Mike Ladewski established a focus for the team to win and created a drive to compete. “[Expectations] were set pretty high because [Coach Ladewski] knew each one of us had the ability to succeed to our highest potential,” Wiles said.
teamwork led to winning record
Leadership from senior captains, Oakley Attaway and Lindsay Perrin, gave the team guidance to beat tough opponents. “Oakley [has been a leader because she is] supportive, and [we] play up to her level. She makes us better players,” Wiles said. The team won the District 4 Championship against Dr. Phillips on Oct. 22. “[The team is motivated to work hard because we] want to keep playing,” Wiles said. In the regional semi-finals, the team defeated West Orange in four sets to advance to the regional finals. In the regional finals, held on Nov. 8, the team played University-Orange City, but fell to their opponent in three sets. “Even though we lost some tough games, we worked harder than any other team,” Wiles said.
After he fell short of the academic requirements necessary to remain a Law Magnet member, senior Khyrel Kemper had to return to his zoned school: Edgewater High School. He left everything he had known for three years – the traditions, his teachers and his friends. “Instead of senior year being my victory lap, I was starting all over again to finish my final year in a place I didn’t even know,” Kemper said. “It was like everything I had worked for in my high school career was tossed in the trash.” Once in enemy territory, Kemper gained a new point of view on the age old discord associated with the rivalry between the two schools. “It definitely [was] a unique experience because throughout your years, [you learn] to hate Edgewater because they’re our rival. Then to go to that school, you get to see it from another perspective. Instead of hating Edgewater, now you get to see their traditions and what they do compared to our traditions,” Kemper said. “Their traditions are a little bit more aggressive compared to ours. They have one where they get a [pretend]
students showed spirit at the scream and shout. Battle for the Barrel Senior mascot Emilie Schmidt cheers on the football team.
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I choose this spread to represent me in competit ion because it has a great design and high quality photos, copy, and secondary coverage. The photos capture action that allows the spread to visually express the season. The body focuses on one individual who tells the story of her season and provides the body with emotion. The secondary coverage focuses on certain subjects and provides their highlight of the season as well as key stats about each player. This spread overall captures the emotion of the season and has a quote from each player on the team.
Y15. Sports photo. 2015 Legend Yearbook pg. 38
face paint, shows student’s dedication photo/Olivia Page
markus fails, sophomore
Boone Brave and attack him. Boone spirit doesn’t seem as competitive or as angry as Edgewater’s is.” Although he never expected to return to Boone, a grade recalculation allowed it. “Coming back to Boone was a surreal experience. It’s like coming back from the dead,” Kemper said. “The first day I came back, everyone thought they were seeing a ghost, and no one believed that I was back for good. I realized how Boone, for me as a senior, is my home.” As an Edgewater Eagle, Kemper appreciated the family-like qualities of Boone. The student section, Rowdy Crowd, band and other school supporters displayed these characteristics during the historic 24-14 victory in the annual Battle for the Barrel rivalry game on Friday, Nov. 7. “Our whole school is centered around being a Boone Brave, so [when] you come [to Boone] and have that experience, it feels like you’re part of something more; when you’re a Boone Brave you’re part of a bigger community. I think that speaks to a lot of family values,” Kemper said.
photo/Olivia Page
senior gained a new perspective on the rivalry while attending Edgewater
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Y30. Sports spread: one spread. 2015 Legend Yearbook pg. 38-39
from the
fAN
emily baker, freshman photo/Olivia Page
erin carter, freshman
brave returns
dark side
be the
Perfect
when the school kept the barrel for the third year in a row and won the Great American Rivalry series
sydney green, sophomore photo/Olivia Page
the ball, senior Oakley Attaway jump serves. “[My goal for this season] was to become more of a leader and become more vocal on the court,” Attaway said. She led the team with 67 aces and ranked sixth in the Florida Class 8A for aces. dig it. At the District 4 Championship held at Cypress Creek High School, senior Neysha Gonzalez-Rosa passes the ball to her teammate. “We are surprised at how far we have come, [and] we are determined and motivated [to win],” Gonzalez-Rosa said. Gonzalez-Rosa had eight digs in the District 4 Championship victory, on Oct. 22, over Dr. Phillips.
that
historic
just beat it. Participating in the beating of the war drum tradition, senior Justin Spitze plays the signature beat. “It was fun. My whole time [at Boone] I’ve seen others do it, and it was great to get to do it my senior year,” Spitze said. Throughout the day of the game, players never stopped beating the drum. photo/Katie Marshall
brandon skiles, sophomore
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tomahawk. The student section keeps the energy high by doing the tomahawk chop.
chief. To get the crowd pumped, senior mascot Mckenna Crager waves the orange and white flag.
celebrate. After the football team scored a touchdown, senior Lauren Garcia celebrates with junior Lauryl Oliver.
photo/Olivia Page
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@kayleighshumsky Guys the totem pole is chill without wings, wings are for eagles, we don’t need [them]. 39 82
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“[My goal for the season was] to start in games my first year on varsity. My favorite thing [was] winning districts and receiving a trophy.”
Kayleigh Shumsky
photo/Olivia Page
“[My most memorable play was] getting a pancake against Dr. Phillips.”
@MitchellCapps13 This is eggsactly why I don’t like ehs lol get it? 35 5
photo/Olivia Page
“[I like] how close we are [as a team].”
players set records while helping their team achieve, passes and defensive plays from Smith allowed Lakman to assist her hitters, such as Hackett, for kills
Mitchell Capps
photo/Tori Kitts
28 digs against Dr. Phillips
@Mariana_velez Where do you think we get our feathers from? #dirtywater 3 4
photo/Tori Kitts
322 digs, 37 assists
7 kills against Freedom
Mariana Velez
photo/Tori Kitts
69 kills, 25 blocks
40 assists against Dr. Phillips
@Jdynamite34 Can we have our wings back since you didn’t use them? #bravenation 9 20
photo/Mady Benton
673 assists, 29 aces
“[I like] the feeling after the person I just set gets a kill.”
Sean Phinn
junior libero
photo/Olivia Page
morgan smith george rivera-perez, junior
junior right side hitter
sophomore setter
“The football game against Edgewater because it was my first football game.”
photos/Mady Benton
marissa hackett
nicole lakman high you said point stats
cameron toperzer, junior
“Beating Winter Park [was exciting] because they’re a big rival for us.”
got kills? Receiving a set from sophomore setter Nicole Lakman, senior Gretchen Chevalier prepares for a kill. “[My goal was] to do the best that I can since it’s my senior [year] and last season,” Chevalier said. Chevalier had 10 kills against West Orange.
victory shower. In celebration of the victory, players dump the water cooler on coach Andrew Johnson. “What sticks out the most to me is [that] we beat them after all the talk of how good Edgewater was. We came through in the end,” Johnson said. “B” loud. Painted orange and white, senior John Friend pounds his bucket. “[My favorite school spirit tradition is] the Rowdy Crowd because it’s a senior tradition I’ve always looked forward to,” Friend said. The Rowdy Crowd attended and cheered on the football team at every home game.
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Y28. Student Life spread: one spread. 2015 Legend Yearbook pg. 62-63
This spread was chosen to represent me in competit ion because it focuses on our school’s biggest rivalry and is the definit ion of student life at Boone High School. Every student and faculty member is involved in the rivalry from football players, to the band, to the fans in the community. This year the whole school rejoiced as our football team won the annual “Battle for the Barrel” for the third time in a row. The captions and pictures accurately capture the emotion of the students involved in the game and the body gives insight to the depth of this rivalry.
I would like for this photograph to represent me in competit ion because it is a high quality shot that has not only the subject in focus, but also the ball. In the photo a viewer has a clear view of the hitter’s facial expressions, and eyes showing that the hitter’s concentration. This photo also shows the value of teamwork as #5 has just set up the hitter #7. This photo is good representation of me in competition because it has action, clarity, and emotion.
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Flying above the small, bustling city of Bahia de Caráquez, Ecuador, where fishermen cast their shrimp nets and local merchants prepared to sell their homemade jewelry and homegrown fruit, senior Gillian Jijon prepared to land amongst the citizens of Ecuador. Jijon traveled to Bahia for a three week shadow experience with her cousin, Oswin Crespo Jijon, from Aug. 12 to Sept. 1. There, she learned the Ecuadorian way of life, the one her parents experienced growing up in Bahia. “It was so different because I am used to seeing people here with the newest and best things out there and families with blessings, but they do not show love and respect for one another,” Jijon said. In Ecuador, Jijon not only experienced academics differently, but she also experienced new societal dynamics that differed from the those in America. “[I had to learn] to not stand out mainly because if you speak any English, pick pocketers see that as a weakness and are
more likely to steal your things or even jump you,” Jijon said. Of the 15.7 million people who lived in Ecuador, 1.5 million citizens live in extreme poverty and 25.8 percent of its population suffered from chronic malnutrition. “[Ecuador] was very run down and kind of scary compared to America, but it was cool to see how the people there were so content with the little they had,” Jijon said. Although she was hesitant about saying goodbye to her family and friends in America for three weeks, Jijon quickly made new friends with the citizens of Bahia. Friends of her parents, whom she had never met, recognized her and began talking about the relationships they shared with her parents when they were young. Jijon’s mother and father, Ruby and George moved to America 35 years ago. “[When Gillian left for Ecuador], we were worried because we weren’t sure she was comfortable with the language. [However], I think it was a positive experience; it was different for her to experience it for herself. She was proud of where she comes from and she had a lot of fun. She matured
Jijon traveled to South America to explore a different culture
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there and experienced our culture. She loved it there, and didn’t want to come back,” R. Jijon said. The diverse people and culture fascinated Jijon. She lived among people who had never experienced the luxuries and freedoms given to Americans. “I learned that you may see people in poverty or see families with much less than you have, but they are so content because they have love for one another,” Jijon said. Jijon’s time in Ecuador opened her eyes to her ethnic background and taught her lessons about appreciating the life she had as well as the life her parents had when they lived in Ecuador. “[I would recommend going to a foreign country for part of your high school career] because there are so many opportunities you are given; go experience a culture different from what you are used to,” Jijon said. “[When] you are forced out of your comfort zone, you have a completely different mind set on life. You’ll take your experiences [from a foreign country] with you and never regret it.”
CULTURAL exchange
senior experiences
John Holovach Cameron Holton Bradley Horton Robin Houstoun Allison Howard
Cedric Hill Donald Hill III Jared Hines Jessica Holland Nicholas Holland
Del Herman Christian Hernandez Crystal Hernandez Rachel Hernandez Rachel Hewitt
Jijon awaited her flight to Bahia, Ecuador, at the Orlando International Airport. The Ecuadorian stamp was the first in her passport.
Jijon travels to Aug. 12 Ecuador and back airport
photos courtesy/Gillian Jijon
Aug. 17 class While shadowing her cousin’s classes at Unidad Educativa Interamericano, Jijon observed new learning styles from the teachers.
Sept. 17 swim meet At the swim meet against Edgewater, Jijon cheered on her teammates. The team won the meet, 128-43.
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Aug. 30 wedding While visiting the city of Quito, Ecuador, Jijon attended her cousin’s wedding at the local chapel.
Ecuador with her sister, Rubymel. “[My favorite part about being there with my sister was] we both got to experience [Bahia] together for the first time and got to see our parents’ culture,” Jijon said. postin’ up. Surrounded by her Ecuadorian friends Isabella, Alfredo, Juan Jose and her cousin Oswin, Jijon sits on a street barrier in Quito. Jijon and her family visited Quito to meet up with friends who stayed with her the year before on their trip to the United States. amo a mis primos. In Quito, Ecuador, Jijon tours the city with her cousins Oswin and Mario.
cityscape. Jijon visits the coastal city of Bahía de Caráquez in
Jonathan Jean-Paul Cooper Jeffers Kyla Jerelds Gillian Jijon Jason Johnson
Lauren Hutsell Sarah Hyppolite Jailis Irizarry Mykayla James Emily Jarjoura
Mekayla Hudak Amanda Hughes Andrew Hughes Paige Hull Stephanie Hunte
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Whats mine: ☐ Body Copy ☑ Captions ☐ Design ☑ Photography ☑ Secondary Coverage
“Homecoming spirit week. It was fun seeing everyone dressed up. Toga day was my favorite.”
victoria ishaque, senior
breakthrough. On Oct. 16, junior Sarah Chapman swings past a double block. “[My favorite thing about volleyball] is the feeling I get after a kill,” Chapman said. huddle. The team takes a time out to discuss strategy. “[This season was] full of energy and experiences that will benefit each player in the future,” senior Lindsay Perrin, #6, said.
erin carter, freshman
“[My goal for the season was] to start in games my first year on varsity. My favorite thing [was] winning districts and receiving a trophy.”
photos/Mady Benton
got kills? Receiving a set from sophomore setter Nicole Lakman, senior Gretchen Chevalier prepares for a kill. “[My goal was] to do the best that I can since it’s my senior [year] and last season,” Chevalier said. Chevalier had 10 kills against West Orange. high you said point stats
junior libero
players set records while helping their team achieve, passes and defensive plays from Smith allowed Lakman to assist her hitters, such as Hackett, for kills
teamwork led to winning record
the ball, senior Oakley Attaway jump serves. “[My goal for this season] was to become more of a leader and become more vocal on the court,” Attaway said. She led the team with 67 aces and ranked sixth in the Florida Class 8A for aces. dig it. At the District 4 Championship held at Cypress Creek High School, senior Neysha Gonzalez-Rosa passes the ball to her teammate. “We are surprised at how far we have come, [and] we are determined and motivated [to win],” Gonzalez-Rosa said. Gonzalez-Rosa had eight digs in the District 4 Championship victory, on Oct. 22, over Dr. Phillips.
air oakley. As she concentrates on
“[My most memorable play was] getting a pancake against Dr. Phillips.”
28 digs against Dr. Phillips
322 digs, 37 assists
morgan smith
Beginning the season with high hopes of winning a state championship, senior Lauren Wiles focused on what it would take to win. “We drive each other to win [because] we want the trophy at the end,” Wiles said. The team ranked 17th in the state for the regular season, winning 21 of 25 matches. The girl’s relationship contributed to their teamwork on the court and their winning record. “[The team has] positive attitudes and [are] always supporting one another,” Wiles said. The expectations from coach Mike Ladewski established a focus for the team to win and created a drive to compete. “[Expectations] were set pretty high because [Coach Ladewski] knew each one of us had the ability to succeed to our highest potential,” Wiles said.
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Leadership from senior captains, Oakley Attaway and Lindsay Perrin, gave the team guidance to beat tough opponents. “Oakley [has been a leader because she is] supportive, and [we] play up to her level. She makes us better players,” Wiles said. The team won the District 4 Championship against Dr. Phillips on Oct. 22. “[The team is motivated to work hard because we] want to keep playing,” Wiles said. In the regional semi-finals, the team defeated West Orange in four sets to advance to the regional finals. In the regional finals, held on Nov. 8, the team played University-Orange City, but fell to their opponent in three sets. “Even though we lost some tough games, we worked harder than any other team,” Wiles said.
drivesuccess
expectations
“[I like] how close we are [as a team].”
7 kills against Freedom
40 assists against Dr. Phillips “[I like] the feeling after the person I just set gets a kill.”
69 kills, 25 blocks
junior right side hitter
marissa hackett
673 assists, 29 aces
sophomore setter
nicole lakman
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“Beating Winter Park [was exciting] because they’re a big rival for us.”
cameron toperzer, junior
thursday
#throwback
varsity volleyball (24-4) 8/26 Olympia 3-0 8/28 Bishop Moore 0-3 9/3 University 3-0 9/4 Oak Ridge 3-0 9/9 Dr. Phillips 3-1 9/11 Lake Highland 3-1 9/15 Edgewater 3-0 9/16 Freedom 3-0 9/19 John Carroll 2-0 9/19 Spanish River 2-1 9/20 Cardinal Gibbons 2-0 9/20 Jenson Beach 0-2 9/20 Jupiter 2-1 9/23 Cypress Creek 3-0 9/24 East River 3-0 9/30 Colonial 3-0 10/2 Winter Park 3-1 10/6 Timber Creek 3-1 10/10 West Orange 2-0 10/11 Jenson Beach 2-0 10/11 TFA 2-1 10/14 Lake Nona 0-3 10/16 West Orange 3-2 10/21 District semifinal 3-0 10/22 District final 3-0 10/28 Regional 3-0 quarterfinal 11/4 Regional 3-1 semifinal 11/8 Regional 0-3 final
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to pass the ball to her setter, sophomore Haley Hadd. “The best part about [playing] libero is getting to do what I love the most: pass and serve the ball,” Schrago said. The junior varsity team fell to West Orange, 1-2, while Schrago contributed five digs. squad up. Before the game, freshman Jae Crawford and her team huddle together to discuss game strategy. “I feel at [times] we had our moments of struggles, but overall, we were united and worked very well together,” Crawford said. The freshman team lost to Bishop Moore, 1-2, on Sept. 17. serve it up. Freshman Karsen Herrera serves the ball in the game against Bishop Moore. “[The most difficult part of serving is to] try to get the ball to certain spot [on the court] where coach tells me to [place the ball],” Herrera said. Herrera played libero on the freshman team.
bump it. On Oct. 16, freshman libero Emma Schrago moves back
varsity front: Lauren Wiles, Morgan Smith, Neysha Gonzalez-Rosa, Jessica Dippenworth, Kristin Recker, Nicole Lakman, Chloe Frye. back: Coach Jesse Collins, coach Gregory Kaplan, Gretchen Chevalier, Lindsay Perrin, Oakley Attaway, Sarah Chapman, Marissa Hackett, Erin Carter, Cameron Toperzer, coach Michael Ladewski.
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legend: How would you describe your season? knapp: We were slow to start, but throughout the season, we got to know each other better and were stronger on the court because of it. L: What is your favorite thing about playing volleyball? K: Being a part of a team. Even though I don’t get kills, when I get a dig it’s the best feeling in the world [to be] able to help out my team. L: What was the highlight of your season? K: The highlight of my season was meeting some of my best friends and seeing how that bond transferred to how well we did on the court. L: What lessons have you learned from playing volleyball? K: I have learned that to be on a team you have to be willing to work together, no matter the situation
and you have to forget about mistakes and focus on getting better. L: What is the most unique thing about the team? K: [The] most unique [thing] would be that most [of us] came into [this season] not knowing each other, and we came out as a family. L: How did teamwork help you on the court? K: Volleyball is all about communicating. The ability to work together and communicate will get you far in volleyball. Teamwork is what keeps up the energy on the court and allows your team to come out on top. L: What was your favorite memory from this season? K: My favorite memory from this season was how I got to see everyone improve and contribute to better our team.
freshman front: Madison Mills, Dakotah Schmidt, Gianna Ortega, Erin Emsley, Catherine Demer, Jewel Metts-Byrd, Charly Reynolds. back: Coach Roger Lucas, Alyssa Tompkins, Karsen Herrera, Jae Crawford, Amanda Branch, Rachael Carroll, Alexis Martinez, Kristen Collins, coach Nicci Lucas.
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junior varsity front: Haley Hadd, Delaney Knapp, Madylan Hudson, Hunter Mason, Victoria Phillips, Emma Schrago, Yesenia Lorenzo. back: Coach Carl Turner, Delaney McCabe, Megan Sconyers, Sydney Ritten, Albany Alexander, Cara Eakins, Hannah Roman, Julia Alves, coach Gregory Kaplan, coach Paul Furukawa.
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Dressed in all white with an orange tie, junior Riley Bassett confidently stepped onto the stage to begin the performance with his fellow “Bravestreet Boys” for Braves Brawl on Oct. 15. “[While performing, I felt] like nothing in the world could bring me down,” Bassett said. The first place Junior Class Braves Brawl performance was a rendition of the Backstreet Boys song, “Everybody.” The group Bravestreet Boys included juniors Riley Bassett, Mitchell Capps, Palmer Collins, Joshua Losch and Mitchell Tyndall. The cheerleaders took second place. They performed a parody episode of the popular TV show American Idol. The “Boone Idol” skit included a series of performances from different groups of cheerleaders, acting as contestants, with senior cheerleaders, Lauren Garcia, Alexandra Nagle and Lauren Hutsell, acting as judges. “[We wanted to beat the cheerleaders] because they beat us last
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year, [and] I don’t think they thought of us as competition,” Bassett said. After being named Braves Brawl champion, Bassett looked to continue his winning streak and become the Powder Bowl champion by coaching the Junior Class team. “As a coach, I had to have [a lot] of patience and really teach the girls how to play football. I feel like as a coach, [I] really motivated the girls because they wanted to win it for [us], not themselves,” Bassett said. Under Bassett’s leadership, the team defeated the sophomores and advanced to the championship game against the seniors. In the championship game, the juniors lost 0-13. “Even though we lost to the seniors in Powder Bowl, it felt good to beat them in Braves Brawl,” Bassett said.
all out brawl
8:40 p.m. bonfire After all of the skits, attendees went to see the bonfire.
6 p.m. performances SGA showcased their skit for the judges and crowd.
5:30 p.m . set up The teams put their finishing touches on their sets.
5 p.m. run-throughs The varsity cheerleading team practiced their skit before the event.
Braves Brawl teams duked it out to win the skit competition and then watched the bonfire on Oct. 15
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sophomore Mackenzie Cook interviews sophomore Lauryn Shanks. helpful pointers. While directing attention to one of their peers dancing in their skit, Freshman Class president Reid Marlett performs with freshmen Kendra Apple and Bridget Hartig. “I really enjoy making people laugh,” Marlett said. dance the night away. Sophomores Monique Mahabir, Mariana Velez, Emma Calvert, Hunter Mason, Jessica Hurtado and Kaitlyn Blem dance to “The Wobble.” “[The most difficult part of the performance] was staying in sync,” Mason said.
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senior Skyler White reenacts West interrupting Taylor Swift at the MTV Video Music Awards in 2009. “I liked wearing the tight pants,” White said. This portion of the performance was part of the Senior Class skit.
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To score a touchdown for her team, freshman kara gentry grips the ball. “[The game] was a good experience and I’m glad I got to play even though we lost,” Gentry said. While dodging the opposing junior team, sophomore alexis musser avoids getting her flag pulled. “[I practiced with] my brother [because he plays football], so I learned from him,” Musser said. The sophomore team lost to the juniors.
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Class skit, Mitchell Tyndall, Riley Bassett, Joshua Losch, Mitchell Capps and Palmer Collins are the “Bravestreet Boys.” “I felt proud [when I was dancing on stage with my group] because I knew I was representing my class,” Losch said. The juniors won the competition.
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Boone Brave and attack him. Boone spirit doesn’t seem as competitive or as angry as Edgewater’s is.” Although he never expected to return to Boone, a grade recalculation allowed it. “Coming back to Boone was a surreal experience. It’s like coming back from the dead,” Kemper said. “The first day I came back, everyone thought they were seeing a ghost, and no one believed that I was back for good. I realized how Boone, for me as a senior, is my home.” As an Edgewater Eagle, Kemper appreciated the family-like qualities of Boone. The student section, Rowdy Crowd, band and other school supporters displayed these characteristics during the historic 24-14 victory in the annual Battle for the Barrel rivalry game on Friday, Nov. 7. “Our whole school is centered around being a Boone Brave, so [when] you come [to Boone] and have that experience, it feels like you’re part of something more; when you’re a Boone Brave you’re part of a bigger community. I think that speaks to a lot of family values,” Kemper said.
chief. To get the crowd pumped, senior mascot Mckenna Crager waves the orange and white flag.
tomahawk. The student section keeps the energy high by doing the tomahawk chop.
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After he fell short of the academic requirements necessary to remain a Law Magnet member, senior Khyrel Kemper had to return to his zoned school: Edgewater High School. He left everything he had known for three years – the traditions, his teachers and his friends. “Instead of senior year being my victory lap, I was starting all over again to finish my final year in a place I didn’t even know,” Kemper said. “It was like everything I had worked for in my high school career was tossed in the trash.” Once in enemy territory, Kemper gained a new point of view on the age old discord associated with the rivalry between the two schools. “It definitely [was] a unique experience because throughout your years, [you learn] to hate Edgewater because they’re our rival. Then to go to that school, you get to see it from another perspective. Instead of hating Edgewater, now you get to see their traditions and what they do compared to our traditions,” Kemper said. “Their traditions are a little bit more aggressive compared to ours. They have one where they get a [pretend]
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beating of the war drum tradition, senior Justin Spitze plays the signature beat. “It was fun. My whole time [at Boone] I’ve seen others do it, and it was great to get to do it my senior year,” Spitze said. Throughout the day of the game, players never stopped beating the drum. photo/Katie Marshall
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celebration of the victory, players dump the water cooler on coach Andrew Johnson. “What sticks out the most to me is [that] we beat them after all the talk of how good Edgewater was. We came through in the end,” Johnson said. “B” loud. Painted orange and white, senior John Friend pounds his bucket. “[My favorite school spirit tradition is] the Rowdy Crowd because it’s a senior tradition I’ve always looked forward to,” Friend said. The Rowdy Crowd attended and cheered on the football team at every home game.
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“The football game against Edgewater because it was my first football game.”
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legend: What does Gay-Straight Alliance Club raise awareness and funds for? jeror: [GSA raises] money for the Zebra Coalition, [which provides] clothes and supplies like health products for homeless youth. L: Why did you decide to join GSA? J: I wanted to get more involved in the community, and it’s a lot of fun. L: What is the best part of being in GSA? J: [The club has] a bunch of great, interesting people. [It’s a] comfortable environment, [and] no one judges you. L: What is your favorite thing about being part of a club like GSA? J: I like to help people, and I enjoy raising money for people who need it. I like to prevent bullying.
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bracelets for buddies. At a Crafting for a Cause meeting, junior Sorai Gonzales makes bracelets for Best Buddies. “Sitting around and creating things for others is great,” Gonzales said. frost it. In the Fellowship of Christian Athletes gingerbread building contest, sophomore Mary Grace Paris helps build a house. “My favorite part of the gingerbread house contest was seeing how everyone approached the contest differently,” Paris said.
David Reiss, Social Justice co-vice president, wrap a donation box for Project Good Tidings. “Helping those in the community and spending time with people who have similar mindsets and goals [is the best part about being in Social Justice club],” Reiss said.
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Guscenie Boston, sophomore Jason Patrick and senior Joshua Schmidt spend time together watching a video on a phone. “[The biggest reward I get working with Best Buddies is] getting to see how happy the [buddies] get and see their emotions,” Patrick said.
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DEC. 5 - Social Justice Senior Allan Kroll wraps a donation box. The club used the boxes to collect toiletries to donate to homeless shelters as part of Project Good Tidings. DEC. 8 - Crafting for Cause At a club meeting, senior Clementina Niyizibyose decorates a holiday ornament to donate to an elderly home for Christmas.
OCT. 7 - Environmental Club Sophomore Ashley Shelton picks up recycled material on a Tuesday after school.
OCT. 6 - Key Club Sophomore Tateijana Henderson buys pizza after school in the courtyard to help Key Club raise funds for charity organizations and service projects.
awareness clubs impacted the campus through fundraising, community service, crafting and recycling
Truc Phan joined Key Club at the beginning of her sophomore year looking to become more involved in the school and community. After attending the first meeting, Phan immediately felt comfortable within the club’s environment and found her niche. “Freshman year, I was in my bubble. Having Key Club as a club to do stuff after school allowed me to breath and focus on my character and leadership [by] serving others in the community,” Phan said. As a senior, Phan was the Key Club president and organized and participated in service projects that contributed to making a difference in the lives of community members and promoted equality for people with disabilities.
“[We raise awareness] for individuals with disabilities to help them find respect and inclusion, encourage equality, justice and goodwill, and [to] build leadership and character. I was inspired to be a leader, and I want others to be inspired by me,” Phan said. Key Club fundraised for charities such as The Eliminate Project, Muscular Dystrophy Project and for soldiers fighting overseas. Key Club sold pizza after school on Thursdays to raise money for charities. “It’s hard sometimes to sell all the pizza after school to high school students who don’t think a tiny slice of pizza is worth a dollar, but it’s worth it to me when our soldiers can count on Key Club to help them out,” Phan said.
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Key Club also focused on affecting the lives of disabled students on campus through Project Unify, which paired disabled and non-disabled students together to create and spread equality. This project helped Phan find a way to connect and motivate students with disabilities to stand up for themselves. “I let [the kids] know that I am here for them and that I’m here to cheer them on. Whenever I am free, I talk to them with a friendly, welcoming personality [and] I make sure they know I am here to listen,” Phan said. Phan’s service to the community through Key Club helped her find a voice and discover a passion for helping others.
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1. tricky dolphin. Backstage at SeaWorld, freshman Cassady Quintana pets a dolphin. “It was an experience that I may not get ever again, so it was awesome being there with the people I love,” Quintana said. 2. harry good. In Harry Potter World, freshman Melody Halbert sips butterbeer. “I’ve been reading and watching Harry Potter since I was a kid, so it was cool to have it come to life,” Halbert said. 3. winna winna. Freshman Aaron Holton holds his trophy from the International Cup in front of the ESPN Wide World of Sports globe. “I liked playing against the other teams from different nations. I’ve never done it before, and it was really interesting,” Holton said. 4. get wild. At Wet’n Wild, junior Kaitlyn Young-Collins visits with her lifeguard friend, Jose, in the wave pool.
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the doctor’s in. While at Universal’s Islands of Aventure, sophomores Kelli Kurtz and Victoria Whittington meet Doctor Doom from the movie The Fantastic Four. “[I like IOA] because I love to ride rollercoasters and hang out with my friends and family. It makes me feel like I’m a character in a story,” Kurtz said. Islands of Adventure had rides such as The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man, The Incredible Hulk, Jurassic Park River Adventure and Men in Black: Alien Attack.
the National Anthem with the concert choir at an Orlando Magic basketball game in the Amway Center, sophomore Bobvince Naranjo watches the Chicago Bull’s basketball player’s pre-game warm up. “My favorite experience at a Magic game would be singing in front of 16,000 people with the Boone concert choir,” Naranjo said. The concert choir performed center court before the basketball game against the Chicago Bulls on Sunday, Feb. 8.
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Newsies, Avalon Middle School student Mya Neilson and sophomore Albany Alexander view the design of the brand new Dr. Phillips Performing Arts Center. “[Going to a show is] like entering into another world. It’s all about you enjoying the show. They totally immerse you in it. Everything about the facility and the employees makes the show that much more magnificent,” Alexander said. The performance of Newsies was in The Walt Disney theater.
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beachin’ it. At New Smyrna Beach, sophomore Abby Tipping sits on one of the iconic red lifeguard stands. “[New Smyrna Beach] makes me feel happy, because when I’m there I get to get away from all the stress for a little while,” Tipping said. Tourists and surfers worldwide travel to New Smyrna Beach for its tourist attractions, such as Flagler Avenue and waves suitable for all surfers. In 2012, National Geographic Magazine ranked New Smyrna Beach as “one of the world’s top 20 surf towns.” photo/Leah Sikes photo/Craig Gibilisco photo/Ian Jones photo/Truc Phan
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oh kill ’em. On March 5, junior Blake Garrison hits around a Timber Creek block. “It’s one of the greatest feelings knowing after I crush a set that I can celebrate with my teammates,” Garrison said. Garrison registered three kills against the Wolves.
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scream and shout. After the team won a point, junior Jon Bartelt celebrates. “We can’t win unless we play as a team, and when we play as a team, it’s more fun,” Bartelt said.
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of athletic ability; it’s just the little things that make us lose. I feel like we should have a way better record.” Another loss on their record was the five-set match against Winter Park. The boys won the first and second sets, but then lost the third and fourth by two points in each set. The fifth set was close, but ended with a 14-16 defeat. “If we keep a positive mental attitude and stay loud throughout the game, the games won’t be close,” Duffy said. “I try and get them as loud as I can because, being the libero, I have to be loud.” Duffy also knew that starting and finishing matches strong were vital. “In some of those close losses, I know we are for sure the better team, we just didn’t play hard enough and didn’t finish strong enough,” Duffy said. “We are capable of having a winning record easily. We have it in us.”
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Before it could hit the floor, junior libero Nicholas Duffy dove to keep the ball in the air, and the play alive. His dig prevented an Olympia Titan from winning a critical point late in the matchdetermining fifth set. The two teams alternated sets, Olympia winning the first and third by slim margins, but losing the second and fourth sets to Duffy and his team, requiring a fifth set to determine a winner. “I played pretty well that game. I was diving everywhere, hitting the ground hard, and I had a lot of good digs,” Duffy said. He had nine digs total, but despite his defense, the boys lost 10-15 in the fifth set; however, the losing score did not epitomize their efforts. Throughout the season, the boys lost more games than they won, as shown in their record, but Duffy did not believe that it accurately measured their talent or athletic ability. “I don’t think our record reflects our skills at all,” Duffy said. “We are a great team. We have great teamwork. We work really hard and have plenty
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lucky 7. In the match against Timber Creek, sophomore Daniel Hermida leaps into the air to spike the ball. “Altogether, we get excited about winning and [realized we] can do more [as] a team,” Hermida said. Hermida had five kills against the Wolves.
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super serve. In the match against University, senior Zachary Allen serves the ball. “[My favorite moment from the University game] was in the fourth set when I gave a great pass to help win the last point,” Allen said. the set up. To assist his teammate, sophomore Karl Schaefer jumps to set the ball. “I really like being the setter because I get to call the plays. There is a lot of pressure on me and that helps me play better,” Schaefer said. Schaefer had 328 assists in the season.
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varsity front: Jason Hock, Zachary Allen, Luis Lezcano, Karl Schaefer, Nicholas Duffy. back: Daniel Hermida, Kerry Alce, Cameron Sexton, Jon Bartelt, Dominick Orlando, Blake Garrison.
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junior varsity front: Joshua Taylor, Juan Garcia-Morales, Bobvince Naranjo, Raymond Gutierrez-Seise. back: Colby Lytle, Raymond Tran, Parker Robins, Brett Maneri.
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varsity volleyball (8-13) 3/5 Timber Creek 0-3 3/10 Lake Nona 1-3 3/12 University 3-0 3/13 Cardinal Gibbons 0-2 3/13 Olympia 0-2 3/14 West Orange 0-2 3/14 Tampa Bay Heat 0-2 3/14 Oviedo 2-0 3/16 Celebration 3-1 3/17 East River 3-1 3/19 OCP 3-1 4/1 Cypress Creek 1-3 4/2 Winter Park 2-3 4/7 Freedom 1-3 4/8 Olympia 2-3 4/13 St. Cloud 1-3 4/14 Colonial 3-1 4/16 Oak Ridge 3-1 4/21 Bishop Moore 1-3 4/22 Dr. Phillips 0-3 4/23 Edgewater 3-1 junior varsity volleyball (2-13) 3/5 Timber Creek 0-2 3/10 Lake Nona 0-2 3/12 University 0-2 3/16 Celebration 1-2 3/17 East River 1-2 4/1 Cypress Creek 0-2 4/2 Winter Park 0-2 4/7 Freedom 0-2 4/8 Olympia 0-2 4/13 St. Cloud 1-2 4/14 Colonial 0-2 4/16 Oak Ridge 0-2 4/21 Bishop Moore 0-2 4/22 Dr. Phillips 2-0 4/23 Edgewater 2-1
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Clips: Photography
NOV. 7 Edgewater game Sophomore Chandler Hogan cheers after a touchdown.
Sports, 124-125, Cheerleading
Clips: Photography pump it up. On Nov. 7, sophomore Jordan Long cheers in the Edgewater game. “Cheer isn’t easy; it’s a sport you have to work for,” Long said.
Sports, 124-125, Cheerleading
Clips: Photography
Sports, 124-125, Cheerleading
pom pom power. Senior Sophia Anagnostis jumps up and down after beating Edgewater.
http://teacherpress.ocps.net/hilights/2014/09/12/lady-braves-volleyball-defeats-lake-highland/
Clips: Web
Whats mine: ☑ Body Copy ☐ Captions ☐ Design ☑ Photography ☐ Secondary Coverage
http://teacherpress.ocps.net/hilights/2014/10/07/lady-braves-triumph-over-timber-creek/
Clips: Web
Whats mine: ☑ Body Copy ☐ Captions ☐ Design ☑ Photography ☐ Secondary Coverage
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