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Carston Carasella 2016 Portfolio

Carston Carasella

email: carasella.carston@gmail.com

Renee Burke Yearbook/Newspaper advisor Legend yearbook/Hilights Newspaper 1000 E kaley street Orlando, Fl, 32806 Dear Mrs. Burke, Since I started working for Hilights newspaper it has been my goal to earn the position of Copy Editor. I have observed all that is required in the field and feel that my skills more than qualify me for the position during the 2016-17 school year. This is why I would like to apply for the position of Copy Editor for Hilights Newspaper. My desire to take on this job stems from my drive to uphold the integrity of the paper. As copy editor, I would be able to check over every page and story before they are sent to press, ensuring that there are no grammatical mistakes or content errors that may have made it past the EIC or yourself. As a Hilight’s staffer, I have learned many skills that would qualify me for the position of copy editor. These include: strong work ethic, proper use of the English language as it relates to high school journalism, good communication and a strong sense of motivation. On top of this, I am also well versed in programs such as Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Bridge. Over the course of the last year I have learned how to properly help and guide other staffers while they work on their pages. I can also use my skills with the Adobe Suite to properly redesign pages and graphics that are not up to standards. Seeing as how I have matured as a writer while on staff, I have a keen eye for grammatical mistakes and proper sentence structure. In order to make deadline I had to interview faculty and students, write, edit, and rework my stories, gather facts and statistics, work with other staffers on certain pages and redesign aspects of my pages that were not up to the publication’s standards. As a returning Hilight’s staffer I have an abundance of knowledge about the organization and its journalistic integrity. I am well aware of the quality of content that is expected out of each writer on staff, and I’m more than willing to adapt to whatever new policies or fundamental changes that occur within the next year. I thank you for the time you took to consider my request to become copy editor for the paper. However, I would greatly appreciate the opportunity to speak with you in person so as to better demonstrate my qualification for the position. Attached is my resume which holds a more detailed look at my skills and achievements. I look forward to reading your response. Sincerely yours,

Carston Carasella

email: carasella.carston@gmail.com

Name: Carston Carasella Email: carston6@hotmail.com Social Media: Instagram: @carstonmrc Objective To hone my skills as a writer and to help new staffers as copy editor of the 2016-17 run of Hilights newspaper Experience Hilights newspaper staffer: performing interviews, photography, experience with Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Bridge, creating web stories including: reviews, features, sports coverage and opinions, collaborative work experience, advertising sales for the publication, working under a deadline. Panera employee: trained in proper use of kitchen cutlery and machinery, experience working with others in a vigorous and fast-paced work environment, can easily adapt to multiple problems and efficiently solve them, trained in proper storage, handling and preparation of food products, can provide customer service and support with ease. Education Completed two years at Boone High School Unweighted GPA: 3.4 Weighted: 4.2 Completed Journalism 1, AP World History, Draw 1, French 1&2, English 1&2 Honors, Algebra 1 Honors Activities: Volunteer at the Orange County Public Library in Downtown Orlando: 2015-present Staffer on Hilights newspaper: 2015-present Panera Bread employee: 2015-present References Renee Burke: Newspaper advisor: rdnburke@gmail.com Alyssa Goss: Philosophy teacher: alyssa.goss@ocps.net Ashley Mullins: geometry teacher: ashley.mullins@ocps.net

Analytical essay

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This past year has been an absolutely eye opening experience for me. Through my work on the Hilight’s staff I have learned an abundance of information in regards to the production of a high school newspaper, ethical journalism and teamwork. I feel that my talents not only as a writer, but also a designer and proper journalist have improved greatly, and that is mainly due to the skills and experience I received working for the paper. When I first came on staff I had little to no experience with programs such as Adobe Photoshop and InDesign. However, with each deadline my design skills improved. As of now I am proficient in properly sizing, editing, and placing photos from Photoshop into a design on InDesign. I can also easily navigate both program’s interfaces and utilize the multitude of features that accompany them. Interviewing other students plays a major role in adding depth and a human element to the paper, and over the course of the past year I have grown more confident and developed my interviewing skills to the point where i can get detailed, thoughtful responses out of those that I’m questioning. Meeting every deadline was a goal I set for myself at the beginning of this year. To my personal disappointment there were two instances in which I did not make deadline, but from those mistakes I learned much about how to properly balance out my workload. Coming into next year I will be properly prepared for each and every deadline, and will be more comfortable with the available programs and expectations set for me. A personal goal that I was able to achieve this year was to keep each of my stories ethically correct. I take pride in the fact that my pieces adhere to the journalistic standards of the paper. Furthermore, I have newfound respect for those who put in the extra effort to make sure that their stories offer clear, concise information that doesn’t cut corners or defame others. My patience and dedication were put to the test most with the final deadline of this year. Both stories that I took on revolved around stylish design and impactful photos, both fields that I’m not strong in. After receiving some much needed guidance from Mrs. Burke and a total redesign of both stories, I was able to properly convey the stories I wanted to tell with each project. Overcoming the obstacles that both stories presented to me wasn’t easy, but with the help of the other staffers and a fierce form of determination I was able to overcome them. I won’t lie in saying that I’m a strongly independent person, especially when it comes to work. Most of the time I prefer to be left alone because I hate relying on others for support. This presented a challenge for me when I first got on staff due to the amount of cooperation and support that are required in the paper. As each deadline came to pass I became more comfortable with my peer, which in turn led to stronger stories. I have come to appreciate my contemporaries on staff, and I wouldn’t be the journalist I am today without them.

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Reflections

Reflection One

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My best piece, Fighting A Faceless Threat, focused around the Islamic terrorist group ISIS. The article showcased my maturity as a writer, and required me to conduct detailed research on the organization and their influence. I had no particular trouble writing the piece, but certain design elements like the time line waylaid my path to deadline a bit. The original idea that I had for the story revolved around helping the general public understand the threat that ISIS poses to the world. This evolved into a story about the history of the organization, the steps being made to combat them, and why the United States should not get involved in a land war with ISIS. To conduct research for this piece, I had to track down credible sources and articles from around the internet just to uphold my journalistic integrity. The amount of information on the internet about ISIS is staggering, but some of what one may come across can be misleading or false. It was my goal to provide clear, consice information that would tell the reader exactly what they needed to know about the terrorist organization. Deciding on what I wanted my secondary coverage to be did not prove to be a challenge given the theme of the story. A time line and collection of facts kept the information mature and to the point, while the political cartoon drawn by our design editor Jessenia Jalca helped to capture the main idea of the piece. The time line across the top and fast facts to the left of the body copy helped to prove just how dangerous and powerful ISIS is. What I like most about the final draft is how well the page come together as a whole. After I took the issue of the paper in which my story was held home, friends and family remarked at how shocking and important the information I covered was to our contry as a whole. I feel that the writing in this story is my best for this year, and the secondary coverage fits well with the subject matter.

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hilights insight KEY CLUB STREET CLEAN UP

Jan. 2014 ISIS takes control of Fallujha

Timeline 2010

Feb. 3 al-Qaeda cuts ties with ISIS

June 10 ISIS takes control of Mosul in Iraq

Jan. 14 ISIS takes control of Raqqa in Syria

They should try to enforce peace in the Middle East. Wilbert Rosario Rodriguez, sophomore

June 29 June 15 Kurdish forces Declaration of a new Islamic state regulate Rabia and Syria’s borders

2014

2010 Abu Bakr AlBaghadadi becomes leader of ISIS

June 11 June 10 After militants ISIS seizes Tikrit attack Baquba, 18 bodies are found dead

WHAT DO YOU THINK AMERICA SHOULD DO ABOUT ISIS?

On Thursday, Jan. 28, Key Club will participate in a street clean up. The group does the street clean up the last Thursday of every month.

Aug. 19 ISIS executes American journalist James Foley

Sept. 22 U.S. and five Arab allies begin conducting airstrikes in Syria source: TIME MAGAZINE

Aug. 7 President Obama June 16 authorizes airstrikes Obama sends 275 troops to protect the on ISIS strongholds embassy in Baghdad

Sept. 19 ISIS besieges Kobane for four months

2015 Nov. 2015 ISIS claims responsibility for Paris bombing that killed 130

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America should not get involved in another conflict in the Middle East.

ISIS poses a threat to all Western culture

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thousand people are involved in ISIS’s armed forces

4 million dollars, the amount of money ISIS brings in each day

13 thousand square miles are under ISIS control in Iraq and Syria

openly practicing Christians are thought to be left in the city of Mosul, which ISIS now controls.

300 Yazidi women have been taken hostage by ISIS. source: THE HUFFINGTON POST

By CARSTON CARASELLA ISIS puts fear in the hearts of people across the western world. However, there are still people in the United States and Europe who do not know who or what ISIS represents. Furthermore, people do not realize that the U.S. does not need to fully involve its military forces in a conflict in the Middle East. The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria is a radical Sunni Islamic organization based out of Raqqa in Eastern Syria who specializes in extortion, acts of terrorism and a strong hatred for western culture and civilization. ISIS orchestrated hundreds of executions and claims responsibility for the Paris attacks on Nov. 13. They also represent a highly organized terrorist nerve center, as they enveloped what was left of al-Qaeda, and threaten major cities across western Europe and the United States with attacks similar to the one conducted in Paris. If one thing can be inferred, it is that ISIS embodies a bigger threat than people first realized. Despite this clear and present danger, these facts do not warrant a full U.S. military invasion into Syria and Iraq since the present fighting in that region of the world does not concern the U.S., but rather the native Shi’a, Iraqi and Kurdish forces. What makes fighting ISIS so difficult is that, for the longest time, pinpointing where they came from or how many operated in their group was near impossible. Over time, patterns of leadership emerged showing a form of hierarchy within ISIS. Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi represents the group’s Caliph, or Commander in Chief. Underneath him are governors who control ISIS’s territorial gain in Iraq and Syria. A cabinet of advisors oversees the finances, black market

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EDITORIAL BOARD

Editor-In-Chief Natalie Disla Copy Editor Cameron Toperzer Design Editor Jessie q Business Manager Bridget Hartig Digital Media Manager Tyler Rispoli Index Editor Jack Rummler STAFFERS Carston Carasella, Julia Condes, Camille Kalis, Carly Meyer, Marisa Muhart, Cassady Quintana

OTHER

Adviser Renée Burke

Principal Dusty Johns

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oil deals, extortion rackets and land management of the group. While ISIS remains a real threat, that does not mean the U.S. must fully involve themselves in a conflict in the Middle East. Over the past two years, the U.S. bombed ISIS strongholds and stockpiles in response to the execution of American journalists, James Foley. However, the only real solution to ISIS comes from breaking their hold on Iraq and Syria, a task that falls to the two country’s native people. Since the fall of Fallujah in early 2014, Shi’a and Kurdish militias continue fighting ruthlessly against ISIS. After the Iraqi army fell apart at the battle of Mosul, it was left to these bands of Shi’a resistance to hold back the flow of ISIS forces. For the past year and a half they have done just that, as groups like Badr led successful counterattacks against ISIS and drove them back to the outskirts of Fallujah. This proves that a full-blown American military campaign in the Middle East represents an overbearing

and irrational move as the native resistance forces are already driving ISIS militias back. One of the most feared men in the region, Hadi al-Amiri, leads the Badr Organization. In an interview with CBS News concerning the U.S.’s involvement in the conflict Hadi said, “Why do you need to bring American soldiers to die on Iraqi ground? We have young Iraqi men who are able to defend their country if they had the equipment. It would be shameful for us.” The people of Iraq and Syria do not need American soldiers to fight their war for them, but rather support their cause and aid those in need. As one can see, even the groups fighting ISIS first-hand do not want direct U.S. military involvement as they can handle the threat on their own. ISIS represents a major threat

Editorial Policy POLICY STATEMENT

Hilights is a student publication of William R. Boone High School, 1000 E. Kaley Ave., Orlando, Florida, 32806. The ideas and views of the aforementioned students and faculty are not those of Boone or the Orange County School Board. Opinions expressed in unsigned editorials are those of the editorial board, who determine the content. Opinions expressed in columns are those of the authors. Comments, letters, stories and ideas are welcome and encouraged under the following: 1. The material is not obscene or libelous 2. The material is signed The staff reserves the right to edit letters for grammar, length, punctuation, accuracy, invasion of privacy and potential disruption of the school.

to all Western culture, and if left unchecked, will cause grievous harm to the American way of life. The group is highly organized, dedicated and more powerful than first imagined. ISIS is a problem that America should focus its attention on, but not one the country needs to lose lives fighting firsthand. The U.S. must leave the fighting to those in Iraq and Syria who have been doing so for the past year. The fact remains that the Middle East is not under U.S. jurisdiction, so their conflicts do not directly correlate with the United States military. While supporting the Shi’a resistance fighters in Iraq with weapons and supplies represents a viable option, the U.S. can in no way shape or form put boots on the ground in a conflict that has no direct correlation to U.S. armed forces. The U.S. needs to show the world that it can’t solve everyone’s problems, but that it will support its allies whenever possible.

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hilights insight KEY CLUB STREET CLEAN UP

Jan. 2014 ISIS takes control of Fallujha

Timeline

This story represents me at best in regards to my writing, and upholds my journalistic integrity the most out of all my stories. The content covers a serious and important topic, and doesn’t shy away from the harsh reality of global terrorism.

2010

Feb. 3 al-Qaeda cuts ties with ISIS

June 10 ISIS takes control of Mosul in Iraq

Jan. 14 ISIS takes control of Raqqa in Syria

June 10 After militants attack Baquba, 18 bodies are found dead

They should try to enforce peace in the Middle East. Wilbert Rosario Rodriguez, sophomore

Aug. 19 ISIS executes American journalist James Foley

June 29 June 15 Kurdish forces Declaration of a new Islamic state regulate Rabia and Syria’s borders

2014

2010 Abu Bakr AlBaghadadi becomes leader of ISIS

June 11 ISIS seizes Tikrit

WHAT DO YOU THINK AMERICA SHOULD DO ABOUT ISIS?

On Thursday, Jan. 28, Key Club will participate in a street clean up. The group does the street clean up the last Thursday of every month.

Sept. 22 U.S. and five Arab allies begin conducting airstrikes in Syria source: TIME MAGAZINE

2015

Sept. 19 ISIS besieges Kobane for four months

Aug. 7 President Obama June 16 authorizes airstrikes Obama sends 275 troops to protect the on ISIS strongholds embassy in Baghdad

Nov. 2015 ISIS claims responsibility for Paris bombing that killed 130

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Fighting a faceless threat America should not get involved in another conflict in the Middle East.

ISIS poses a threat to all Western culture

#fastfigures

thousand people are involved in ISIS’s armed forces

4 million dollars, the amount of money ISIS brings in each day

13 thousand square miles are under ISIS control in Iraq and Syria

openly practicing Christians are thought to be left in the city of Mosul, which ISIS now controls.

300 Yazidi women have been taken hostage by ISIS. source: THE HUFFINGTON POST

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N15: Entertainment Reviews, Nov. 16, 2015. page 12

Principal Dusty Johns

SCHOLASTIC ASSOCIATIONS

POLICY STATEMENT

EDITORIAL BOARD

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Hilights is associated with Florida Scholastic, Columbia Scholastic and National Scholastic Press Associations and Quill and Scroll.

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NHS INDUCTION

WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE JAPANESE RESTAURANT?

The National Honor Society is holding their induction ceremony Nov. 18 at 7 p.m.. in the auditorium.

My favorite Japanese restaurant is Kobe because they make the food right in front of you and it’s a fun experience. Jack Rummler, sophomore

toptweets Reply to this tweet to be featured in the newspaper: What is your favorite thing to do in the fall?

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My editorial skills are best represented in this story. I was able to be my most creative here as I showcased an amazing Japanese restaurant. It also helped that I had a diverse pallet of photos to compliment the story.

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CRUNCH TIME. The tempura shrimp roll features a solid blend of soft and crunchy for a moderate price of $7. “The tempura shrimp roll was savory and I liked the crunchy texture that the shrimp added to the roll. Presentation-wise it was very appealing,” sophomore Julia Condés said. BEAUTY AND... The Beast roll is a local favorite with its robust range of flavor and stunning presentation. It costs $10. “The Beast is amazing. All the flavors merge together to make a great roll,” senior Cameron Toperzer said.

You can sashimi at Shin Local sushi bar indulges the palate with rich flavor and modern decor By CARSTON CARASELLA Located at 803 N. Orange Ave down the street from Citrus Restaurant, Shin Sushi and Sake bar is becoming a local staple for their delicious Japanese cuisine and affordable prices. Open for lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. and dinner from 6:00 p.m. to last call at 9:30 p.m., Shin boasts a modern, if somewhat sparse, atmosphere and a welcoming staff. Patrons are greeted by a hostess and shown to their seats. Reservations are accepted, but not required. Shin primarily serves varying styles of sushi from nigiri to sashimi, but also has a large selection of cooked fish and meat, as well as salads. Prices are mid range starting at $2 for the miso soup appetizer and landing around $54 for the Meal for Two which features a combination of nigiri and sashimi rolls made for two people. The menu was very informative, clearly stating what was in each dish and differentiating each dish with a colorful cast of titles. The variety of options of Shin’s meals are one of its most appealing qualities. The spicy edamame appetizer ($6) was spicy but flavorful as there was the perfect amount of garlic and red

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pepper. The ceviche ($9) held a strong citrus flavor, with the assorted raw fish giving the dish some much needed texture as most of the dish is assorted vegetables and greens. Several entrées that stood out were the Kamikaze ($9), Spicy tuna ($7), and Shin’s signature Beast roll ($10). The Kamikaze, featuring a habanero sauce and jalapenos, was extremely spicy, but retained a slight, citrus undertone. Unfortunately the spicy tuna did not live up to its name, but still managed to indulge the palate with rich flavors from the tuna and a slight crunch from the tempura flakes drizzled on top. The Beast was quite literally just that, a monster of a sushi roll filled with Crab mix, cucumber, and cream cheese and was topped with eel and salmon which gave the roll engaging flavor. For dessert one could order the fried ice cream ($8) made with red bean ice cream wrapped with butter cake, then tempura fried. As delicious as this sounds the ice cream was a bit unorthodox and lacked any distinctive flavor. While the outer shell was crunchy and delicious, the inner workings of the fried dough were too soft and failed to hold the rich flavor of the ice cream within. The overall look and feel of Shin felt right at home in the metro scene.

Lining the left wall is a full sushi bar and a display of the carried wine and sake set adjacent to the entrance to the kitchen. The seating area is broken up by long tables and high tops, with a glass right wall. The service was informative, alert and helpful as food is delivered with little delay and drinks are constantly being filled. The major downside to Shin’s interior design is a lack of warmth. While a modern, industrial look fits well, the barren walls and lack of prominent colors take away from the ambiance of the restaurant. The outside seating area is small but comfortable, with space heaters for cold weather. The patio extends along the side of the building, and ends at the entrance to a public garage. Shin sports an excellent location due to its proximity to downtown Orlando. While it is a little off the beaten path, the parking is free, and its subdued environment means that there will be less traffic because of the secluded area. Shin’s traditional Japanese cuisine and extensive sushi and sake bar make it a must-stop for any seafood enthusiast. The rich and exotic flavors, paired with a welcoming and engaging staff as well as a great location, earn Shin a top spot in Orlando’s culinary scene. Shin Sushi and Sake Bar earns itself 4.5/5 stars.

#the411 Where: 803 N. Orange Ave

When: Monday-Friday 11:30 a.m. to 1:45 p.m., MondaySaturday 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

How much: $2 to $56

Extras: Detailed menus and exciting food. Carries Coke products, and a wide assortment of beer, wine, and sake. Modern look and feel. Reasonable prices.

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Year in Review

scrutiny in regards to civilian privacy while the LGBT community celebrated a major win in the Supreme Court. This past year gave the school a new principal, a redesigned SAT, a restored totem pole and the loss of the coveted barrel at the Edgewater football game. In local news, the ethical dilemma of bear hunts came into question and construction began on a new attraction at Universal’s Islands of Adventure, with the themed centered around King Kong. Read below to see highlights from the past year.

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TESTING TRIBULATIONS

The last day for ACT testing is Saturday, June 11 and will take place on campus. Go to collegeboard.org for registration details.

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Winning gold in Brazilian jiu jitsu in California. Noah Calderon, sophomore

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Boone beating Edgewater in basketball. Jack Buckley, junior

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Winning gold in Brazilian jiu jitsu in California

Noah Calderon, sophomore

PREACHING TO THE MASSES. Pope Francis addresses the United Nations assembly in his first visit to the United States on Sept. 22.

CELL SECURITY. Protesters hold signs in support of the Apple corporation in Santa Monica, Calif., on Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2016. Rallies took place at Apple stores across the country to support the company’s refusal to help the FBI access the cell phone of the gunman who killed 14 people at the Inland Regional Center in San Bernardino.

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The Edgewater football game because I had a lot of fun. K Saun Fallen, sophomore

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I really enjoyed the Rowdy Crowd and being able to cheer with everyone. Katelyn Iaquinto, senior

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News events mark year

By CARSTON CARASELLA There exists a large and varied amount of news that circulated this school year. Everything from terrorist attacks across the globe to box office blowouts and unexpected Oscar wins made headlines and grabbed the nation’s attention. Celebrity scandals and the tragic deaths of industry icons like David Bowie, Lenny Kilmister, Alan Rickman, Sir Christopher Lee and Prince shook the entertainment world. In national news, the influence of the FBI fell under

STEALING THE SPOTLIGHT. The critically acclaimed movie about the Catholic churches’ cover-up of over 100 child molestation cases in the Boston area, Spotlight took home the best picture award at this year’s Oscars along with the award for best adapted screenplay. UNBEARABLE. Marian Galss, 67, right, Cynthia Labinsky, 56, center, and Jim Bronzo, left, protesting the FWC black bear hunt in Orlando, Fla., on Friday, Oct. 23, 2015. Those hunting had a 320 kill limit over a seven day period. However, after two days the hunt was called off as 295 bears were killed and three of the four regions area exceeded their allotted amount.

TAKING THE GOLD. Actor Leonardo DiCaprio socializes at the Oscars after party following his first Oscar win for best actor. DiCaprio, who was nominated for an Oscar five times before for best supporting actor, actor, and producer, won his award for his leading role in the historical drama The Revenant. EMBRACING CHANGE. Caitlyn Jenner speaks to the Chicago House luncheon at the Hilton Chicago on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2015. Bruce Jenner, an Olympic decathlon gold medalist and father of Kim Kardashian, transitioned into Caitlyn Jenner in April of 2015. Jenner became an active supporter of the LGBT community and actively speaks out for transgender equality through her numerous interviews with Us Weekly, Entertainment Weekly and Vogue. “DEARLY BELOVED”. Prince performs at the SXSW Music Festival in Austin, Texas, in 2013. Prince Rogers Nelson unexpectedly died on April 21, 2016. Prince’s musical style merged funk, rock, pop and soul to create a unique and harmonious sound that defined the late 20th century music scene. He won seven Grammy Awards, a Golden Globe Award and an Academy Award for the 1984 film, Purple Rain.

Having a great year and making new friends. Nicholas Ciaccio, junior

What was your favorite memory of this past year?

Joining ROTC because it’s always been my dream. Kiara Acosta, sophomore Making new friends. Peyton Brooks, freshman

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Getting a new principal because it shows a shift in our school’s political system. Spencer Conner, junior

LOVE WINS. Carolyn Finken-Dove hold up a sign as she celebrates, with other members of the Kansas City chapter of Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG), the U.S. Supreme Court decision legalizing same-sex marriage in all 50 states on Friday, June 26, 2015, in Kansas City, Mo. FEEL THE FORCE. The Science Fiction/Fantasy film saga, Star Wars, made several headlines with the release of the seventh film in the series, The Force Awakens. The film holds the record for biggest opening week worldwide and fastest film to gross over $1 billion. The film received positive reviews from critics and moviegoers alike.

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TAKING A MOMENT. King Philippe of Belgium crying at the Federal Parliament in Brussels before a minute of silence to commemorate the victims of the terrorist attacks on March 24, 2016. The attacks, which took the lives of 32 citizens and injured 300, stand as the worst in Belgian history. The terrorist group ISIS claimed responsibility for the bombings. These acts of terrorism endure as common practice for the radical Islamic group who murdered hundreds of thousands in the Middle East and Europe. In the past year four terrorist attacks on French, Belgian and American soil tied directly to ISIS.

STEPPING IN. At the reveal of the restored totem pole, Principal Dusty Johns speaks to the senior class about the pole’s value. The senior classes gift to the school was the restored pole. Graduating from UCF with a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education and a masters in Educational Leadership from the University of South Florida, Johns assumed leadership roles as Physical Education teacher at Corner Lake Middle, an Administrative Dean at Avalon Middle School, the Assistant Principal of Instruction at Winter Park High School and the Principal of Freedom Middle School. Under Johns the “face to face with a little space” became the motto for homecoming dancing.

When my best friend fell down the 100 building stairs. Gabriela Casaux, senior

WHAT WAS THE MOST IMPORTANT EVENT OF THE YEAR?

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Getting along with all my teachers and meeting new people. Romanita Collazo, freshman

This story showcases my design and layout skills the most. Having to design a DPS on my own was a task that I wasn’t used to, but with the help of the rest of the staff I was able to pull together a page that was pleasing both content-wise and visually.

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NHS INDUCTION

WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE JAPANESE RESTAURANT?

KEY CLUB STREET CLEAN UP

The National Honor Society is holding their induction ceremony Nov. 18 at 7 p.m.. in the auditorium.

My favorite Japanese restaurant is Kobe because they make the food right in front of you and it’s a fun experience. Jack Rummler, sophomore

On Thursday, Jan. 28, Key Club will participate in a street clean up. The group does the street clean up the last Thursday of every month.

Reply to this tweet to be featured in the newspaper: What is your favorite thing to do in the fall?

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The hardest part of this page was finding diverse words and terms to describe the food. My writing really shone through with this story due to the editorial language and personal input I was able to use.

Jan. 2014 ISIS takes control of Fallujha

Timeline 2010

Jan. 14 ISIS takes control of Raqqa in Syria

America should not get involved in another conflict in the Middle East.

When:

thousand people are involved in ISIS’s armed forces

Monday-Friday 11:30 a.m. to 1:45 p.m., MondaySaturday 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

million dollars, the amount of money ISIS brings in each day

How much: $2 to $56

Extras: Detailed menus and exciting food. Carries Coke products, and a wide assortment of beer, wine, and sake. Modern look and feel. Reasonable prices.

See if you can solve these puzzles

4 13 thousand square miles are under ISIS control in Iraq and Syria

openly practicing Christians are thought to be left in the city of Mosul, which ISIS now controls.

300 Yazidi women have been taken hostage by ISIS.

Word Scramble: unscramble these words

source: THE HUFFINGTON POST

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What’s Mine: qn Body Copy qn Captions q Photography qn Secondary Coverage nq Design

June 29 June 15 Kurdish forces Declaration of a new Islamic state regulate Rabia and Syria’s borders

June 11 June 10 After militants ISIS seizes Tikrit attack Baquba, 18 bodies are found dead

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1. RTKSCBSUA 2. WGSNI 3. YFMLAI 4. NEOIGALR 5. DORABA

They should try to enforce peace in the Middle East. Wilbert Rosario Rodriguez, sophomore

Aug. 19 ISIS executes American journalist James Foley

Sept. 22 U.S. and five Arab allies begin conducting airstrikes in Syria source: TIME MAGAZINE

Aug. 7 President Obama June 16 authorizes airstrikes Obama sends 275 troops to protect the on ISIS strongholds embassy in Baghdad

Sept. 19 ISIS besieges Kobane for four months

2015 Nov. 2015 ISIS claims responsibility for Paris bombing that killed 130

ISIS poses a threat to all Western culture

#fastfigures 803 N. Orange Ave

June 10 ISIS takes control of Mosul in Iraq

WHAT DO YOU THINK AMERICA SHOULD DO ABOUT ISIS?

Fighting a faceless threat

#the411 Where:

Feb. 3 al-Qaeda cuts ties with ISIS

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2010 Abu Bakr AlBaghadadi becomes leader of ISIS

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DRAMA DEPARTMENT PRESENTS ORIGINAL PLAY Come out tonight at 7 and tomorrow at 2 p.m. for I Saw You Scream Last Friday the 13th on Elm Street, an original parody production. Tickets are $10 at the door and $15 for VIP.

DO YOU EAT ORGANIC? I eat organic because of possible health issues and I’m very health conscious. Savion Jean-Pierre, sophomore

By CARSTON CARASELLA Over the past half decade organic foods have been in the news more often than not, with concerns being about their value compared to less expensive processed items. However, the public need not be concerned, as organic foods are proven to be better for both humans and the environment. Grown and reared without the use of pesticides, Genetically Modified Organisms, or growth steroids, plants and animals can live healthier lives in their natural habitat. This in turn leads to more nutritious food on store shelves, and a healthier society. A lack of information on the subject is stopping people from aligning with organic food. Students do not understand what constitutes as organic and nonorganic food products. For food to be considered organic, it must be raised or grown in a natural environment, free of any pesticides, growth steroids or GMOs. GMOs are genetically altered to produce more fruit or meat that lasts longer and look fresher. While this may seem like a great idea on paper, the effects on the environment and the human body could be deadly. When a crop is genetically altered to withstand sprays used to kill crop-eating bugs, the soil and surrounding plants must adapt to survive the toxins. This leads to the evolution of “superweeds” that resist the herbicides. Once that percent of happens, farmers have to employ students know stronger toxins to combat these evolved weeds. As the strength of what organic the toxins increase, so does the means. risk of those toxins affecting the consumer. Studies conducted by the Center for Disease Control percent of students only eat organic show that even low doses food. of pesticides can increase the risk of brain tumors and certain cancers, like leukemia, lymphoma, breast cancer and prostate cancer in humans. A product is going to grab the consumer’s attention mostly with its taste. People will buy food based off of how delicious the product is. Princeton and The Soil Association’s studies, show that 95 percent of those polled preferred the taste of organic food to its non-organic counterpart. Organic apples were said to be sweeter off the branch, and that their flavor lasted six months longer than apples infused with pesticides and preservatives. What’s more, people prefer grass-fed beef over conventional grain-fed beef. The organic meat contained less fat and held more flavor. The major downside to eating organic is the cost. However, the benefits one receives from watching what they eat far outweighs the cost.

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Eating right can help you and the environment

Organic food is better for the human body and the environment.

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Organic versus Conventional Organic foods are not worth the extra cost, since there are no proven health or taste benefits.

Studies show little to no difference By BRIDGET HARTIG Health and safety concerns with conventional foods are persuading more consumers purchase organic foods. However, studies show these concerns are not accurate. Marketing an apple as “organic” does not change the fact that it is still an apple. Conventionally grown is the process of growing edible food with the aid of synthetic chemicals and Genetically Modified Organisms. The bad reputation of GMO’s is negatively affecting conventional foods. GMOs help speed up the food growing process to increase production for large scale companies who can in return, sell more and feed more people. GMOs, and the conventional foods that contain them, have a perception as being unsafe contrary to studies from Stanford and Huffington Post that show they are as safe and nutritious as organic foods, yet cost less money. A study from 2012, conducted by Stanford University Medical Centre found no clear evidence of any significant health benefits of organic foods, therefore, organic foods and conventional foods are equal. Organic food is 30 percent less likely to have pesticides inside them, but are not guaranteed to be pesticide-free, as pesticides from surrounding farms can taint them through transportation or processing. Scientists from Stanford could not find robust evidence to support the widespread idea that organic foods are percent of students more nutritious than conventional can’t tell a taste foods. They found no consistent difference between organic and differences comparing studies of conventional foods. 223 different foods, including various fruits, vegetables, grains, meats, milk, poultry and eggs. There were percent of students do not make also no fat or protein an effort to eat organic. content differences between conventional and organic foods. They could also not consistently pinpoint specific organic foods that were healthier compared to conventional foods. Organic foods cost consumers more money than conventional foods. Conventional foods are about $1.50 cheaper per day, according to Carey Polis in “Eating Healthy vs. Unhealthy will cost you $550 more per year, study reveals” from the Huffington Post. Spending an extra $1.50 per day on a food option that is not as different to its less expensive counterpart doesn’t make sense. Studies prove organic foods do not taste better or make people healthier. As with all marketing brands, the consumer pays for the label on the same generic product, so “organic” is just a way to brand a fruit or a vegetable. It doesn’t make it any better than conventional foods. An apple is still an apple.

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BLOOD DRIVE The next blood drive is on Nov. 17. The last day to sign up is Nov. 13. See Annette Montgomery in Room 13.205 or any Senior Class officer.

DO YOU THINK WE NEED GUN CONTROL LAWS? Yes, because people use guns to hurt people and I don’t think that’s right. Zoe Gonzalez, freshman

Hot topic sends SHOTS nationwide Two writers debate the validity of gun control

A controversial topic of gun control laws has been headlining in the news. Debate between the right to bear arms versus a safer society has sparked recent debate over if U.S. citizens should have the right to possess guns.

People are committing the crimes, not the weapons

percent of students polled say there is a gun in their household.

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This piece interested me deeply in that it covered a topic that I am very passionate about. What’s more, the information I found on the effects of gun control and gun violence opened my eyes to new perspectives on the subject

Guns make an unsafe community

By CARSTON CARASELLA The right to bear arms has been imbedded in the subconscious of the American people since its creation in 1789 along with the other nine amendments listed in the Bill of Rights. The American people have a right to not only defend themselves from each other, but their government as well. By stripping Americans of their Gun control right to own a firearm, the government would be limiting would American citizens’ ability to defend themselves and the land only limit Americans’ they are meant to protect. Gun Control is not only factually questionable and unfounded, but also unconstitutional. A ability to true patriot of America will support the constitutional rights protect themselves. granted to them, and fight Gun Control until it is a forgotten policy from a socially turbulent time in America’s history. Discussion of this topic can become touchy due to how sensitive people can be in regards to the kind of gun violence that has occurred in the past few years. However, based on estimates of 2.5 million defensive gun uses per year, guns are being used 80 times more to protect someone than consciously take a life, according to a CDC Report from 2010. This shows us that people are not only properly defending themselves, but also committing less heinous acts, such as murder and suicide. The fact remains that limiting the availability of guns for the common folk would increase their chances of being robbed, raped or murdered because they wouldn’t be able to properly defend themselves. Gun control was born from the idea that keeping guns out of the hands of U.S. citizens would protect them not only on the streets but off them as well. The fear is that a gun owner might mishandle the weapons in his own home, or worse, a child might think the weapon was a toy. While this is a legitimate worry, the number of unintentional fatalities due to firearms has decreased by 58 percent from 1991 to 2011, according to infowars. Americans are becoming smarter in how they handle their weapons. Parents and gun owners can take simple measures to prevent their children or any unwanted individuals from tampering with their weapons by locking them away in a secure, discreet location in the household. This prevents the owner’s children from accidentally finding the gun and playing with it, and doesn’t give the owner a chance to use the weapon to take his own life, or the life of another in a fit of rage; safes would increase the amount of work he would have to do to find the gun. Gun ownership has become a staple of American culture and a way of life. That is why the limitation of American’s gun rights would not only lead to an increased crime rate, but also the destruction of one of America’s oldest traditions.

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By JACK RUMMLER Gun ownership has been a traditional right of the Constitution. However, seeing a high increase in gun violence has caused a debate over the need for gun control laws. Gun control laws would cause everyone to live in a secured society. When society enables guns, they risk safety. Out of 23 developed countries in the world, gun-related murders are 20 times more likely to occur in the United States, according to “A Land Without Guns” from The Atlantic in July 2012. In Japan where the 1958 Act states “no person shall possess a firearm or firearms or a sword or Gun swords,” the rate of gun-related murders control is substantially low. In 2008, Japan laws experienced 11 gun-related murders, will help and in 2006, they had two. In Australia, promote after a mass shooting in 1996, strict laws a safer enacting gun control led to a 59 percent society. decrease of gun-related murders within a decade. As a result of stricter laws, countries have safer communities and see less mass murders. In the past year the United States had 247 school shootings. In 2013, 33,636 deaths were caused by firearms. Controlling guns would cause less deaths, contributing to a safer society. With a 1:1 gun ratio in U.S. households, the risk of suicide is higher in those home. Of the suicides in 2010, 19,000 people used a gun, according to a Harvard study. It is important to address this issue, as taking away one of the most successful killers from households, more lives can be saved. Establishing gun laws can help remove the possibility of mentally ill persons making a lasting decision. Gun control laws should be put in place not just because they promote safety, but because they are deemed unnecessary. Sixty percent of Americans purchase guns for safety from intruders, according to Gallup in Oct. 2013; however, only 1 percent of cases involving guns use them for self-defense, proving they are not necessary. Even if hunting and recreational shooting don’t harm humans, gun control laws altogether would promote the need of a secure community over people’s recreational desires. Protecting American lives needs to be prioritized before people’s desire to own a gun. Regardless of how it’s justified, guns are a massive killer and equate to more damage than good in society. While the right to bear arms is a granted freedom in the Constitution, the right to life is far more important.

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80 percent of students polled believe automatic weapons should not be street legal.

percent of students say that bladed weapons should be considered a concealed weapon.

percent of students believe that everyone should be able to own a gun.

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300 students polled Nov. 6

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Caption: SAY PROM: Front and center on the dance floor, senior Palmer Collins, along with other prom attendees, pose for a group photo. “[I enjoyed] the dancing because it was live, especially the fast paced dances because they’re way easier to dance to,” Collins said. hilights

hilights specialfeature TESTING TRIBULATIONS The last day for ACT testing is Saturday, June 11 and will take place on campus. Go to collegeboard.org for registration details.

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Winning gold in Brazilian jiu jitsu in California. Noah Calderon, sophomore

dinner selections: beef, chicken and vegetable pie were offered along with a salad and bread side options and key lime pie for dessert.

Getting a new principal because it shows a shift in our school’s political system. Spencer Conner, junior

13 LOVE WINS. Carolyn Finken-Dove hold up a sign as she celebrates, with other members of the Kansas City chapter of Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG), the U.S. Supreme Court decision legalizing same-sex marriage in all 50 states on Friday, June 26, 2015, in Kansas City, Mo. FEEL THE FORCE. The Science Fiction/Fantasy film saga, Star Wars, made several headlines with the release of the seventh film in the series, The Force Awakens. The film holds the record for biggest opening week worldwide and fastest film to gross over $1 billion. The film received positive reviews from critics and moviegoers alike.

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When my best friend fell down the 100 building stairs. Gabriela Casaux, senior

Getting along with all my teachers and meeting new people. Romanita Collazo, freshman

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WHAT WAS THE MOST IMPORTANT EVENT OF THE YEAR?

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FINE DINING. Before the dancing portion of the evening begins, junior Angel Gonzalez and seniors Andres Rivera and Michelle Guzman converse at their dinner table. dollars for seniors, $80 for juniors, and $90 for guests.

MAKING AN ENTRANCE. After checking in Jessica Rodriguez and senior Kuldip Bhanote walk into the ballroom. The entrance greeted attendees with live music and a photoshoot set. dress-up days with themes including tacky tourist, 90’s, extreme weather, Hogwarts house, and college day.

KEEP PACE. Juniors Genesis Neidzwinky and Shaylee Carter dance at the front of the dance floor. “I enjoyed the more fast paced dancing because you could dance in a group and didn’t have to pick one partner,” Carter said. Two giant speakers flanked the ballroom’s dance floor while screens played music videos throughout the night. actor look-a likes hired to entertain the attendees.

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DANCING QUEEN. As the Cha Cha Slide plays sophomore Cassandra LaPlante dances with her date. SAY PROM. Front and center on the dance floor, senior Palmer Collins, along with other prom attendees, pose for a group photo. “[I enjoyed] the dancing because it was live, especially the fast paced dances because they’re way easier to dance to,” Collins said.

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Making new friends. Peyton Brooks, freshman

Getting to have a great prom for my senior year and having a good time with my friends. Joshua Webber, senior The Sound of the Braves will perform their spring concert tonight at 7 p.m.

Boone beating Edgewater in basketball. Jack Buckley, junior

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Winning gold in Brazilian jiu jitsu in California Noah Calderon, sophomore

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The Edgewater football game because I had a lot of fun. K Saun Fallen, sophomore

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I really enjoyed the Rowdy Crowd and being able to cheer with everyone. Katelyn Iaquinto, senior

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News events mark year By CARSTON CARASELLA There exists a large and varied amount of news that circulated this school year. Everything from terrorist attacks across the globe to box office blowouts and unexpected Oscar wins made headlines and grabbed the nation’s attention. Celebrity scandals and the tragic deaths of industry icons like David Bowie, Lenny Kilmister, Alan Rickman, Sir Christopher Lee and Prince shook the entertainment world. In national news, the influence of the FBI fell under

Having a great year and making new friends. Nicholas Ciaccio, junior

What was your favorite memory of this past year?

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Joining ROTC because it’s always been my dream. Kiara Acosta, sophomore

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By CARSTON CARASELLA Straight from J.K. Rowling’s world famous Harry Potter book series the Junior Class Council recreated the Yule Ball theme for prom. The dance displayed an abundance of colorful nods to the book series which included an ice sculpture of Hogwarts, actor look alikes and music from the movie adaptations of the novels. The lighthearted and exciting feel of the wintery ball helped bring energy and joy to both the faculty and student body. “There was an overall great response from both faculty and staff,” Jillian Rodriguez, Junior Class Council sponsor, said. “I’ve never seen the staff so involved with the theme.” Everything from the food to the props and layout of the ballroom aimed to provide a fun and exciting night for the attendees. The three DJ’s who performed throughout the night played upbeat songs that kept the energy at a constant high. “The theme and people I went with [made prom special],” senior Victoria Rice said. “Nothing compares to senior prom, you can’t beat that.” DJ’s performed a varied amount of old and new dance songs in rotation throughout the night.

Prom puts a magical spin on a classic tradition #fastfigures

WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE MOMENT FROM PROM NIGHT? SPRING CELEBRATION

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FEELING THE BEAT. After dinner, senior Thomas Stevenson dances along to the Cha Cha Slide. “The ballroom was alive and full of energy,” Stevenson said. The DJ’s played a mix of classic and modern dance songs.

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I was happy to be able to use photos that were almost exclusively taken by me for this piece. It was also exciting to experience prom from the eyes of an observer and to take photos of everyone having a great time this is the story that nearly broke me. Design isn’t my strong suit, and working with a page that was almost completely based on a solid design truly tested my resolve. However, there’s nothing a little help from Burke can’t fix. Calendar: I was really confused about what to include in this piece. There was so much happening nationally, but little was going on locally for me to cover.

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Dec. 28, 2015-Review: Steve Jobs

The dominant element for this story changed several times throughout its production. This is very much a testament to how much trouble I had putting this story together, but I was happy to see that one of my best photos of the year was able to make it into the final product. This shot of Matt Workman exemplifies the focus that out tennis team had on the court which is why I chose to use it as my dominant photo.

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WHAT DO YOU LIKE mOST ABOUT TENNIS?

The jazz ensemble accompanied by Conway middle School’s jazz band will perform their annual musical celebration Jazz Under the Stars in Kemosabe Commons on April 12.

I like how every game is individual, but their also exists a team element with the overall score. Parker Fluke, sophomore

This is by far the worst story I had in the paper. I didn’t place it in the writing section because I’m not proud of the body copy, but I did enjoy the photo of Matt that I used as my dominant element

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FOCUSED. In a set against Hagerty on Feb. 23, junior Matthew Workman follows the ball as it flies to his side of the court “It was great because I played offensively and hit some nice winners. It was our biggest district match at that point,” Workman said. He won his set 8-2.

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Veteran stars serve stellar season Tennis shows skill and strength in the first half of the season By CARSTON CARASELLA Despite a lack of freshmen on both teams and a girl’s team of seven, tennis made considerable strides in the first half of the season. Both boys’ (5-1) and girls’ (5-2) maintain consistently strong seasons, and this correlates to how well the teams work both on and off the court. Their determination also stems from their desire to beat long time rival Winter Park. “We’re always head to head with them and they’re a really strong team,” senior Ashlyn Gage said. Gage, line one star, played several solid games during the season, notably her 8-1 win against Lake Nona and her 8-2 win against University. While braving a rocky start to the season as they lost their first and third match, the Lady Braves were able to make a strong comeback with a four game winning streak. Notable players alongside Gage: Gracyn Lindborg, line two, and Grace McCarey, line three, both won their sets against Edgewater and Hagerty. The boys’ team stayed consistent throughout the first half of the season. Veteran players senior Shaun Mealey and junior Parker Mealey, along with the boys’ line three and four players, led the charge as first and second line. While only losing their first game up to this point, the boys’ team had several blowout matches against University, Lake Howell and Hagerty, 7-0. Coach Lisa Speer feels that the team’s success comes from how well the players know each other. Most of the players on both girls’ and boys’ teams are veteran players from last season and the individual focus and small team sets that exists within the sport of tennis allows the players to form a strong bond with each other. While one player works

through a set, his teammates can watch his form and give him advice when he comes off the court. “Our biggest strength is our team chemistry and how close the players are to one another,” Speer said. “We also have several returners this year that have great experience playing tennis.” The Mealey brothers had major success in both their singles and doubles games. S. Mealey leads the team from line one and shows that he earned his position with standout games against Lake Nona, 8-0; Edgewater, 8-2; and Hagerty, 6-2. His younger brother, P. Mealey, had similar success in the first half of the season with several wins against the same teams. Other standout sets came from Nicholas Alfert, line three, with a win against Edgewater, 8-6, and Hagerty, 6-4, and Matthew Workman with wins against Lake Howell, 8-1, University, 8-0, and Lake Nona, 8-2. Overall the boys maintained steady success and consistency throughout the first half of the season. Every team comes with its faults, and these two teams are no different as their support for each other during sets lacks enthusiasm, and they can lose focus during their games. These setbacks have not stopped them from working past their weaknesses to emerge as a stronger team. Throughout the game those players not competing in sets seem uninterested in what is happening on the court, and the lack of encouragement can weigh on a player. However, Coach Speer makes an effort to motivate her players to cheer on their fellow teammates when she notices them beginning to lose focus or falter. Parents and friends also come out to matches and cheer on their loved ones. This surge of encouragement can mean the difference between a win or a loss for someone on the court. The team consistently improves with every match, and the improvement is notable in how they play each game and in the way one analyzes their opponents as the set progresses.

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BACK HAND. Facing East River, Ashlyn Gage, line one, prepares to send back an oncoming ball. Gage would go on to win her set 8-0. Each player on both teams works hard to perfect their form and learn from their past mistakes. As the season moves into its second half, the teams set their sights on a continued winning streak and the highly anticipated match against Winter Park at their court. The true test lies in the district matches at the end of the season on March 29 and March 30 taking place at Winter Park.

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Nov. 20, 2015-Thanksgiving goes Vegan

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Carston Carasella this is one of my least favorite pieces. The story is just strange and I rushed to get it done. While it focused on something I love, I went about voicing my argument all wrong.

finding usable pictures and recipes for this story proved to be a bit of a challenge. The original pictures I wanted to use belonged to a site that never got back to us about using their content, so I had to settle for a somewhat barren story.

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Oct. 22, 2015-SAFE gets new counselor

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Feb. 26, 2016-Tennis slams east river

Carston Carasella This was one of the more difficult web stories for me to write because I was new to dealing with sports stories. However, I had some help from fellow staffers to make the writing process a bit easier.

tracking down the new SAFE ambassador was a pain given the fact that she was never where people told me she was. After a few days of searching I was finally able to get a hold of her and finish the story

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Carston Carasella As with the sports beat listed I had a hard time finding the right words to describe the tennis match. I actually had to look up tennis terms and phrases to help with my writing.

Carston Carasella this review was my first for the publication. My unskilled writing is evident in how choppy and uneven the writing is. None the less, I enjoyed getting the chance to write about something I love.

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Photo galleries are tough for me because I’m not a naturally gifted photographer, and have never taken an interest in the field up until my time with the paper. That being said, I still had a great time attending the tennis matches and getting shots of the players.

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This gallery was a bit more fun than the other because of how intense the matches against Freedom and Edgewater were. Both teams played great and I had an amazing time getting action shots of our players.

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