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Conor Curry Portfolio 2013

Cover Letter

Conor Curry

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April 22, 2013 Renee Burke Hi-Lights Newspaper Adviser 1000 E. Kaley Orlando, FL 32806 Dear Mrs. Burke, With my qualities being a hard worker, a good team player, and a quick learner, your staff can not afford to not include me. If there are possible openings on your publication, please assess my attached resume. Should you foresee potential success in the future, feel free to contact me via email or phone.

Freshman year, when I was moved up to the varsity lacrosse team, I had to take criticism and instruction constructively. This has helped me to become a better listener, a better team player, and in the future, conceivably a good leader. In my sophomore and first year on the Hi-Lights staff, I researched, edited, and wrote print and Web stories, furthering my writing capability. As a first year staffer, there was much I had to learn about the paper, and being a quick learner aided this immensely.

After a year preparing for staff in the prerequisite publications course Journalism 1, I learned the innuendos of design and arrangement of newspaper. I already considered myself an exceptional writer, however this course allowed me to hone my skills in programs such as Adobe InDesign and Adobe Photoshop. With the experience I gained designing pages in J1 I am well suited for future design projects.

Despite having a well organized resume, I am sure questions remain about my background or goals, and I will gladly clear anything up in person in the near future. I look forward to meeting with you.

Sincerely, Conor Curry Enclosed: Resume

Resume

Conor Curry

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Objective

To gain practical journalism and design experience through a part-time job or internship on a written publication.

Education

Completed two years at Boone High School Graduation date: June 2015 GPA: 3.5 weighted

Experience

Hi-Lights Newspaper Staff Member, William R. Boone High School August 2012-June 2013. Researched, interviewed, wrote stories as well as photographed school events.

Renegades Youth Lacrosse Assistant Coach Fall 2012. Ran drills, warmed up and offered advice to goalies and other players. Every Saturday morning traveled to games and assisted the head coach.

Boone High School Lacrosse Spring 2012 and Spring 2013. Made JV originally as a freshman but was moved up halfway through the season. Sophomore year made varsity as well, learned valuable team experience.

Relevant High School Studies

Journalism 1 offered a basic education in design and newspaper style writing. Prerequisite to newspaper and yearbook.

Newspaper (Journalism 3) applied skills learned in Journalism 1 to a real world professional publication.

References

Ian Gold- Former lacrosse coach and history teacher. ian.gold@ocps.net Renee Burke- Newspaper adviser renee.burke@ocps.net

Awards

2012- CSPA All-Florida award for my Coach Ziglar feature.

Self-Analytical Evaluation

Conor Curry

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While creatively writing in elementary and middle school, I always asked my mom, who works as a freelance writer, to proofread my stories. After realizing I enjoyed creating stories, I decided to join journalism at the prompting of my eighth grade English teacher. Easily the foremost concept i have learned this year is time management. More specifically, I have learned valuable skills such as Adobe design programs, feature writing, and mass media journalism.

While writing in the future, this class will prove to have been invaluable. Should a career in the journalism field present itself, I will absolutely refer back to my years in Newspaper and J1.

Reflection 1

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Hands down, my most significant piece of work this year was my sports feature on Coach Ziglar and his departure from Boone. In my opinion, this topic came easily to me because I was genuinely interested in the subject. The objective of this story was to capture the overall impact this coach had on Boone in his tenure here. One difficult aspect of this story was tracking down his past players who played in the NFL. Once I reached them, however, I created what I consider my best secondary coverage including these players. Lindsay’s comment about my story being the best in the issue definitely validated my work.

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sports nflplayers BHS 1994 Northwestern University Wide Receiver Carolina Panthers John Burden

BHS 2001 East Carolina Kicker/Punter Green Bay Packers Ryan Dougherty

BHS 2007 Duke University Offensive Tackle New England Patriots Kyle Hill

BHS 1994 Temple University Running Back Jacksonville Jaguars and Houston Texans Stacey Mack

Through the years 1969 Senior Ziglar graduates from the Reservation

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Ziglar is a very confident coach. He has a lot of faith in the ability of those around him Doug Patterson, Athletic Director

Ziglar’s lasting legacy After 23 years, coach retires

By CONOR CURRY “Ziglar is a very confident coach. He has a lot of faith in the ability of those around him.” said Athletic Director Doug Patterson, “He really expects to win every time he walks on the field.”

Our South Orlando sports community will have a big hole to fill next year as Coach Phil Ziglar ends his 23-year career as head coach and a teacher. Ever since 1990, when Ziglar first arrived as a coach at Boone, confidence and good morals have been his main focus.

More than anything else, Ziglar wants to influence students and athletes alike for the future. “[I would have to say] my favorite part of coaching here at Boone is getting to pique students’ interest in the future, and I try to do that by working life lessons into my HOPE classes. Also, I strive to impart self-discipline towards my players,” Ziglar said.

Back in the 1960’s, Ziglar began his illustrious football career playing linebacker for the Braves. After graduating in 1969, he attended Tennessee Tech and Maryville, his alma mater (’73). Ziglar earned All-American honors twice while at Maryville.

“I had played sports my whole life, yet I had been an average student 1987- 1989 Football’s record was 1-20

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First year Ziglar returns to campus as head football coach

1990 2-8 record for Ziglar’s first season as head coach

throughout, and I wish that had been different. However, athletics got me to where I am today,” Ziglar said.

Soon after college, Ziglar played linebacker for a Canadian Football League team a two seasons From 1975 to 1989, Ziglar worked as an assistant coach at Dr. Phillips, Oak Ridge and Colonial. Then, in 1990, he returned to his former high school to take over a team with a 1-29 record in its previous three seasons. His first season the team posted 3 wins and 9 losses, a giant leap for the program. The team that year, according to Ziglar, showed confidence that they had been lacking, and succeeded because of his attention to proper discipline.

“Ziglar brought with him almost an expectation of winning, and the confidence in ourselves we could win as a disciplined team,” a former player, John Burden said.

From 1991-1994, Burden played wide receiver and tight end, learning and improving under the relatively new Coach Ziglar. Eventually, with Ziglar’s help, Burden went on to attend Northwestern University.

“Ziglar was a big help in getting me into Northwestern. He was always responsive to college scouts and even prepared informational packets for them,” Burden said.

After graduating from Northwestern, the Carolina Panthers Reputation Boone and Ziglar’s reputation began became known

drafted him into the National Football League. Throughout his career, Ziglar estimated that he has sent around 120 players to the NCAA, and including Burden, four have made it to the NFL. Besides the amount of successful players, Ziglar is focused on the lives of teens he has influenced for the future. “[Ziglar is set apart from other coaches] in his passion for teaching not only the game of football, but life for his players on and off the field. He has been known to follow former players and alumni well after graduation,” said Doug Patterson.

According to Ziglar, this is not a farewell tour year. He doesn’t want to take away from this season’s players and plans to continue coaching elsewhere in the future.

“Don’t get me wrong, I’ve got a lot of coaching left in me. I have a lot left to offer the kids,” Ziglar said Legacy Ziglar ends with 133-108 career record with Boone

Progress Ziglar’s Braves lose Division 6A Championship

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Reputation Ziglar leads Braves to FHSAA State Championships

Former Brave leads Commodores Coach helps former player turn life around

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By MACKENZIE MOCK Living independently from 11 until 15 and then being surrounded by an abusive parent is not a lifestyle kids are accustomed to, but for former graduate Johnell Thomas it was second nature.

However with the support of his coaches and teammates, Thomas overcame a harsh upbringing, adversity and other obstacles.

In 2004, Thomas’s ninth grade football season, he was arrested for stealing and was detained for two days. When he returned to school and practice, ready to get back on the field coach Phil Ziglar gave him the choice: football or crime.

Thomas chose football and with help from Coach Ziglar he tried out for the school’s varsity football team and made it as a sophomore. He was a star in the making and Coach Ziglar knew that from the beginning.

“Johnell’s work ethic was phenomenal. I’ve never seen anything like it. He was very

determined and wanted to succeed more than anything. I knew that even as a freshman he had great leadership qualities,” Ziglar said.

Thomas’s positive attitude and determination were not the only things that set him apart from the other players. He was close to assistant coach Peter Kearney and the two shared a special bond which helped Thomas not only on the field, but off too.

One evening, after finding out Thomas was homeless, Coach Kearney decided to become his legal guardian. He used a connection within child services to quicken the process and within 48 hours he was granted guardianship. He just needed Thomas’s father’s signature, which he willingly gave.

“He needed structure and he needed family. I come from seven kids so he has tons of uncles and aunts who all treat him like a nephew. It’s safe to say he excelled once he came home with me,” Coach Kearney said.

Ziglar and Kearney helped Johnell turn his life around after he was arrested. He graduated high school with an education and a football career that earned him the opportunity to play on

a scholarship at Vanderbilt University.

“I’m extremely blessed for what Coach Ziglar has done for me. It was never easy playing at Boone but he gave me respect for the game,” Thomas said.

Thomas made the 2011 SEC Academic Honor Roll and is finishing his degree this December in Human and Organizational Development. He is also one of the six captains and the starting defensive end of the Commodore’s football team. “[Kearney] is like a second dad. He’s been there through thick and thin. I wouldn’t be where I am today without him,” Thomas said.

Depending on how the season goes Thomas could be training to further his career, attending graduate school to earn his masters or joining the business world and become a working man.

“It’s a dream come true [to be a Division 1 football player at Vanderbilt University]. When you’re young you dream about playing high school ball, then maybe college ball. I know it sets me up for the rest of my life and it’s given me qualities and lessons I’ll keep throughout my life,” Thomas said.

Reflection 2

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The piece I consider could still use the most work is my piece on Mr. Daniel becoming a finalist for teacher of the year. This story was pulled from its original issue, and aside from that, it just wasn’t very interesting. I had a hard time finding a good angle for this story despite it being a relatively easy topic. A longtime teacher, coach, and finance magnet manager being a finalist for teacher of the year probably required a better story.

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Spring musical opens next week

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By CONOR CURRY Effort. According to some of Bill Daniel’s past students, effort is how one succeeds in his class.

However, unlike as in some difficult classes, Daniel’s students do not resent the workload or the teacher. “[As a teacher] he really brings out the best of you as a student. He helped me mature as a person and in my studies. I believe he’s a great person and teacher,” sophomore Rachel Goldenberg said. “[He] definitely [deserves this award], above any other teacher I’ve ever had. He really puts learning as his priority.”

After being chosen as the school’s teacher of the year, Daniel learned he was one of five county finalists out of 199 high, middle and elementary school teachers.

Some of Daniel’s responsibilities include coaching football’s defensive backs, overseeing the Academy of Finance’s magnet program, teaching four different courses, acting as a site supervisor for the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program and managing the Central Florida Educators Federal Credit Union campus branch.

In the IRS VITA program, Daniel trains and supervises the student volunteers, serves as a liaison for the school with the IRS and oversees all E-file functions within the site to process each client’s return.

According to Daniel, nothing he does as a teacher sets him apart from others in the county. He is often heard stating that he is not even the

[ Full story, page 10, see Teacher of the Year

Smoking habits are prevalent on campus

By ANNA MARIE BORIA Today, almost half a dozen different types of smoking are intertwined into the lives of almost 40 percent of the high school population, according to drugabuse.gov. Smoking is slowly evolving in different forms as the generations change. In 1970, the most popular type of smoking was cigarettes.

Cigarettes and chewing tobacco are still high on the list of the most popular types of smoking, but new forms like hookah are being done by people on campus. The false knowledge of the new forms being less harmful than other types of smoking is why the new forms are rising in popularity.

Smoking is proven to affect

performance in all types of fields of work including sports. Types of smoking including chewing tobacco are controversial within baseball teams because it negatively affects an athlete’s performance. It is seen in other sports such as golf, but is not as popular.

The most trendy type of smoking among high school students is not legal in the United States. According to drugabbuse.gov, 36.5 percent of high school seniors smoke or have previously smoked marijuana in the last month. Young people are showing a decreased perception that this drug is harmful to them due to the rise of use of marijuana.

This spread highlights four types of smoking high school students engage in and their affects in the campus environment.

Smoking signals alarm

WARNING: THIS ISSUE CONTAINS ARTICLES ABOUT MARIJUANA, SMOKELESS TOBACCO, CIGARETTES AND HOOKAH.

Society, technology affect academic dishonesty

By BRIDGETTE NORRIS From the Harvard University cheating scandal to students at a high school in Long Island hiring impersonators to take the SAT in their place, speculators are blaming technology for the lack of academic integrity.

“In the last ten years, technology has made it easier for students to cheat. It is easy for students to take short cuts through other sources,” English teacher Jennifer Hilley said.

According to the International Center for Academic

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Integrity, statistics show in the last fifty years, cheating among high school students has increased.

By simply typing a word or phrase in Google, a student has several websites at his disposal. Because of the volume of sources available, research can be completed quickly, with a touch of a keyboard. A student no longer needs to visit a library or use an encyclopedia to research and find information.

However, students can take advantage of these available

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sources in a negative way.

For example, students research online and copy the answers they find word for word.

Students avoid reading novels; instead, they read summaries and analysises found online and use those as the basis for their work. Also, students use their smart phones to take pictures of assignments, quizzes or tests and send it to their friends

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END OF YEAR DINNER On May 22, Spanish Club and Spanish Honor Society is having their end of the year dinner at Padrino’s Cuban Bistro. It will be their third year attending the restaurant to celebrate the end of the year and to wish seniors farewell. The price for dinner will be around $20-$25 per person. Participants should pay on Schoolpay no later than May 9.

The Math Lab offers quality mathematics peer tutoring provided by upper level mathematics students. Students at any level of mathematics are encouraged to come by the Math Lab if they seek help with studies. The Math Lab is located in Room 13.207 and is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:15 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.

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LISTEN UP. In the pre-season game against Olympia, defensive backs coach Bill Daniel tries to get the players’ attention. “Whether it’s out on the gridiron or in the classroom, what motivates me is the need to create a situation where my both my players and students win as often as possible; while always displaying a strong character,” Daniel said.

Daniel is a county Top 5 finalists [ Teacher of the Year from, page 1 best teacher in his household or family. (His wife is a kindergarten teacher at Blankner School and his sister is a principal at Palmetto Elementary.)

Perhaps it is his competitive nature, but Daniel continuously strives to improve himself and his teaching.

“Asking ‘What’s Next?’ is a favorite of mine. The reason for this is that it serves to highlight my daily approach to continually striving to empower my students from within by challenging them to accomplish feats that no other class before them has ever done. Not one to be content with resting on my past laurels, I’m always on the lookout for new ideas,” Daniel said.

In 2011, Daniel played a pivotal role in opening the second high school bank in Orange County, the Reservation’s own CFE Federal Credit Union. CFE maintains accounts in three other Central Florida high schools: Timber Creek, Lake Brantley and Poinciana.

“From partnering with the IRS to operating a student-run, campus-branch for the Central Florida Educators Federal Credit Union, my goal is to continually implement new strategies that will help me to create a program so unique and so full of rich information that students will be benefited long past their high school careers. It is my job to equip each student with their very own ‘financial toolbox’ so that they will forever have the knowledge and skills needed to manage their money and to make educated decisions in the marketplace,” Daniel said.

Students see first-hand the benefits of the finance magnet program and the CFE on campus. “[The branch] is like a college level course where we must learn responsibility, time-management, and other important life skills,” junior Christopher Caplan said. “Without Mr. Daniel, I wouldn’t be prepared to face the challenge of the financial world. Because of him, I plan on going into a financial career.”

It is not only current students who feel admiration for Daniel and his passion for teaching.

“He was an expert in his subjects, and he wanted us to

be as precise and analytical as he was, and only later did you realize how important that approach to learning would be.

If you don’t believe me, just look at how often his former students come back to see him at Boone. Ask him how many of his former students’ kids he’s met, and how many weddings he’s attended. There’s a real familial atmosphere to his program, and I think it’s a reflection of his passion for his job and his concern for his students. When you were in his classes, you couldn’t wait until the bell rang and you got out, but once you got out for good, you couldn’t wait to get back there and see him and reflect on the time you spent there, and I think that’s awfully telling about Mr. Daniel and the type of teacher he is,” 2006 graduate Sam Gardner said.

Additionally, Gardner, who became a professional sports writer for FoxSports, said he is grateful for the lessons he learned from Daniel.

“The third year of the program I took a personal finance class, and for someone like me, who didn’t end up going into the financial field professionally, it turned out to be the most practical of the entire curriculum. Teaching a 15- or 16-yearold kid the ins and outs of things like taxes, insurance, investing and home- and car-buying may seem excessive at the time, but it’s endlessly valuable to have that foundation a few years later, when you start to meet these adult challenges face-to-face,” Gardner said.

Daniel hopes his classroom and its lessons are boundaryless. He wants his project-based learning, guest speakers and annual trips to Wall Street to help reinforce the concepts the students are learning.

“So much of my role as an educator is to take a coaching role in my students’ lives and to lead by example; embodying the values that are required by society just as any mentor would do,” Daniel said.

Daniel grew up and went to school locally, living in Orlando and attending University of Central Florida. He has taught on campus for almost 19 years.

On Feb. 28, the county recognized Daniel, along with four other finalists, at the Rosen Hotel on International Drive.

English Language Learner teacher Dorina Sachman from Westridge Middle School became OCPS’s 2014 Teacher of the Year.

MONEY MATTERS. In his third period class, Bill Daniel leads a class dicussion. Daniel’s feels financial literacy is a valuable life lesson and strives to build a strong foundation in his students.

ßcareerachievements 2012 Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America – Project InVEST National Teacher of the Year. September 6, 2012.

2011 Internal Revenue Service Leadership Award.

2010 Charles Harper Economic Educator of the Year Award – Presented by the Florida Council on Economic Education.

Feb. 9, 2010 Featured in “Students Need Education, Not Ban on Credit Cards” Orlando Sentinel article by Beth Kassab March 2009 Practical Money Skills for Life Educator of the Month May 30, 2008 Featured in “Volunteers Care About Financial Literacy for Kids” Orlando Sentinel article by Beth Kassab 2005 Walt Disney World Teacherrific Outstanding Program Award.

2003 VISA Financial Literacy Educator Challenge – National Merit Award.

2002 National Council on Economic Education and the NASDAQ Educational Foundation - Southeastern Regional Teaching Award.

2002 Walt Disney World Teacherrific Top High School Program Award.

1998 Walt Disney World Teacherrific Special Judges Award.

1996 Walt Disney World Teacherrific Special Judges Award.

Valencia Community College Career Pathways Information Testing – 2009-2012. A 100 percent pass rate.

2006-2012 National Project InVEST Scholarships. 55 scholarships awarded in the amount of $69,000 to AOF students since 2006.

2006-2012 Central Florida Project InVEST Scholarships. 35 scholarships have been awarded in the amount of $22,500 to AOF students since 2006.

Advanced Placement Microeconomics Student Performance Statistics – 2006 to 2008 & 2010 to 2012. A 93.4 percent pass rate. The national pass rate is 50-60 percent. In 2012, 100 percent of the students passed the exam; a first in program history.

Advanced Placement Macroeconomics Student Performance Statistics – 2007, 2008, 2010 to 2012. A 98.7 percent pass rate. The national pass rate is 50-60 percent. In 2012, 100 percent of the students passed the exam; the fourth time that this has happened.

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This is one of my favorite pictures that I have taken this year because it is right in the middle of the pitch, has good depth of field, and a great center of visual interest.

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This picture is another one of my favorites, because it is another action shot, it fills the frame, and even has some leading lines created by the other wrestlers and the walls. The background has a good amount of action as well, further appealing to good composition.

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I would consider this to be a good picture because of how the depth of field is filled, depth of field is present, and I think it really captures the lunch room atmosphere. campus candids 3-18_curry038.JPG

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As a first year staffer, or a “newbie”, time management was definitely my biggest weakness, and I had trouble staying on deadline. However, when I was on time, the stories that went through the editorial process were some of the best pieces I have ever written. This was illustrated by my sports feature piece “Ziglar’s Lasting Legacy” winning AllFlorida in the FSPA writing contest. In addition to my writing improving since last year, I have also gained experience in photography. I’m by no means the best photographer on staff, but I can confidently say that I can get a few good quality pictures. Overall though, my writing was my greatest addition to this year’s staff, whether it be features, sports reviews, or even commentaries.

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Conor Curry

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Joining staff not only as a newbie but also not attending camp put me at somewhat of a disadvantage. I had no idea going into the year that I would be on staff, yet it turned out to be a blessing in disguise. Unfortunately, the most prominent characteristics of this year for me were my crippling procrastination and poor time management.

This combination of problems caused me to miss multiple deadlines, letting down the whole staff a couple of times.

I hated the fact that I was an integral part of a team yet failed to stay on top of my responsibilities to the staff.

On the bright side, this year will have been a learning experience in managing my time and setting deadlines.

Also, it was basically a crash course in a real publication or small business. In hindsight, I didn’t handle my procrastination properly, despite investing in a planner and setting small goals for each issue. In the future, I will take every aspect of a deadline seriously, despite how insignificant it may seem at the time.

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By ANNA MARIE BORIA A delectable aroma fills the air as one walks into the lively restaurant of napkins rain down over the customers.

With authentic Greek music playing to accompany the Greek decor, one is instantly transported to Greece.

Taverna Opa, located in the heart of Pointe Orlando is as much of an experience as it is a restaurant. With the electric atmosphere, Opa is the perfect place to enjoy cuisine just as tasteful as the atmosphere is entertaining.

With bold and colorful plants placed around the restaurant and Greek decor in every corner, Opa succeeds in keeping the Greek experience authentic and traditional.

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By ANNA MARIE BORIA A delectable aroma fills the air as one walks into the lively restaurant of napkins rain down over the customers.

With authentic Greek music playing to accompany the Greek decor, one is instantly transported to Greece.

Taverna Opa, located in the heart of Pointe Orlando is as much of an experience as it is a restaurant. With the electric atmosphere, Opa is the perfect place to enjoy cuisine just as tasteful as the atmosphere is entertaining.

With bold and colorful plants placed around the restaurant and Greek decor in every corner, Opa succeeds in keeping the Greek experience authentic and traditional.

Opa, in Greek culture, means a password that conveys the festive Greek spirit; the restaurant lives up to its name.

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By ANNA MARIE BORIA A delectable aroma fills the air as one walks into the lively restaurant of napkins rain down over the customers.

With authentic Greek music playing to accompany the Greek decor, one is instantly transported to Greece.

Taverna Opa, located in the heart of Pointe Orlando is as much of an experience as it is a restaurant. With the electric atmosphere, Opa is the perfect place to enjoy cuisine just as tasteful as the atmosphere is entertaining.

With bold and colorful plants placed around the restaurant and Greek decor in every corner, Opa succeeds in keeping the Greek experience authentic and traditional.

Opa, in Greek culture, means a password that conveys the festive Greek spirit; the restaurant lives up to its name.

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Taverna Opa, located in the heart of Pointe Orlando is as much of an experience as it is a restaurant. With the

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The annual senior breakfast is Thursday Dec. 13, at 7:30 a.m. in the junior/senior cafeteria.

Beginning Monday, Nov. 12, the Senior Class officers will be selling tickets.

In celebration of the 60th Anniversary Edgewater vs. Boone football game and the Battle for the Barrel the Old Florida National Bank is sponsoring a food drive. Donations will be accepted through Nov. 9 at the bank’s South Orlando’s Medical branch at 918 S. Orange Ave. The school donating the most food will receive a $1500 donation to the school’s foundation.

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By ANNA MARIE BORIA Large bursts of technological advances in the past decade creates an intergenerational gap between young adults ages 14 through 17 and children ages 13 and under. Internet access in 1994 was available in 35 percent of U.S. public schools compared to nearly 100 percent of public schools today, according to a Harris Interactive report from May 2009.

The progress of technology is shown by the world’s most popular social networking site reaching a record breaking milestone. As of Oct. 4, 2012, over a seventh of the world’s population is actively using Facebook. This burst of technology comes with positive and negative effects. Its effects on the younger generations span poor social skills from continuous virtual activity to advanced programs that aid Down Syndrome teenagers to communicate more effectively. Technology has had the biggest impact on children under the age of 13 rather than any other age group. It has affected this particular age group mostly because they were born into this technologically advanced age rather than having to adjust to it.

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ve, negative effect “I think it’s absolutely dreadful [that teenagers drive and text at the same time]. It’s already difficult to drive in Orlando and let alone [to] text? It’s careless. It’s sad how we don’t learn our lesson until it hits home,” teacher Carl Overton said.

Currently, 39 states ban the use of texting while driving, excluding Florida.

States like California, charge the driver $20 for the first offense and $50 for subsequence tickets of the same offense.

Though Florida does not impose fines for texting and driving, one can be fined for reckless driving. One can be imprisoned for a period of no more than 90 days or charged a fine no less than $25 but no more than $500, or both. Along with this, if one has caused serious bodily injures to another, one is charged with a felony of the third degree and this is decided through court.

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By CONOR CURRY With all the new technology used in learning today, kids are becoming antisocial, and electronics may be the cause.

According to a study by the Pew Research Center in April 2010, 54 percent of teenagers surveyed said they text their friends at least once a day, while 33 percent claimed to talk to friends face-to-face everyday.

“I would say technology is mostly just a distraction at times. Some children are spending too much time on games, phones, and other electronics, but I still think it is a positive thing,” Jean Campbell, a technology teacher on campus, said.

Ten years ago, technology was nowhere near how advanced it is today.

Parents would never dream of their kids using so much technology on a daily basis; however, now it is estimated that the average American teen spends 7.5 hours a day in front of some type of screen. With all the electronic breakthroughs occurring daily, it makes sense that today’s youth is spending an increasing amount of time on devices.

Today’s youth have access to Progressbook, phones, iPads and Kindles, These devices provide students world wide with new techniques for learning. With all the new technology at children’s disposal, learning is far different than where it was 10 years ago.

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Despite positives such as always likely to being connected, some research implies use their there is much potentially wrong with cellgiving these opportunities to younger phones children. Texting and social media to text have been overused and occasionally friends even obsessed over by adolescents. than to This problem has translated into call them. the classroom with texting in class a common occurrence.

“I don’t blame students for misusing their phones because the phones have become a way of life for [the students],” Campbell said.

With students becoming less verbally social, colleges such as Rollins have been trying to encourage a more communications friendly environment.

“Rollins has been sponsoring lots of different networking events, such as community service. I think it has been helping with socializing, it’s something the students actually enjoy.” Craig McAllister, Dean of Rollins’ Crummer Graduate School, said. “Technology can definitely be a great thing, but I think it is yet to be seen.”

54 percent of surveyed said they text their friends once a day, but only 33 percent talk to their friends face-toface on a daily basis.

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Seventy-five percent of teens in the United States between the ages of 12 and 17 have cell phones, and teens send more than 50 texts per day, according to National Public Radio article “Teen Texting Soars; Will Social Skills Suffer?” published on April 20, 2012. By relying on the use of social media, socializing virtually is increasing.

Plagiarism has increased over the past 10 years due to the growth of the Internet, according to Technews Daily’s article “College Presidents Blame Rising Plagiarism on Tech Increase.” Education Week reports that 54% of students admitted to plagiarizing from the Internet for their class assignments

ADHD students are attracted to the Internet According to CBS News article “Do You Have ADHD Or Are You Just Easily Distracted?” published on May 10, 2011, studies have shown that one out of 10 children with ADHD is addicted to the Internet. This is because the Internet does not require much attention and when playing games online, those points which appeals to the user who has ADHD since most have altered dopamine reward systems.

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Easy access to violence As technology advances so do past times, such as playing video games. According to a PBS article “Reality Bytes: Eight Myths About Video Games Debunked,” young people are more likely to play video games; with 90 percent of boys and 40 percent of girls playing. Video games like Call of Duty: Black Ops and Assassin’s Creed III, desensitize teenagers. Media reformers believe playing violent video games can lead to a lack of empathy for real-world victims.

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Bullying enters a new level Students experience bullying at school and on buses. With technology advancing, more students have phones with access to the Internet; as a result, cyber bullying has become more prominent among students on social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter.

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Technology provides entertainment and lets students conveniently learn, but the time spent in front of computer and television screens replaces children’s physical activity. According to Livestrong’s article “Obesity in children and technology” from April 26, 2011, the U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention reports about 10 percent of preschool age children are considered overweight.

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By CONOR CURRY “Ziglar is a very confident coach. He has a lot of faith in the ability of those around him.” said Athletic Director Doug Patterson, “He really expects to win every time he walks on the field.”

Our South Orlando sports community will have a big hole to fill next year as Coach Phil Ziglar ends his 23-year career as head coach and a teacher. Ever since 1990, when Ziglar first arrived as a coach at Boone, confidence and good morals have been his main focus.

More than anything else, Ziglar wants to influence students and athletes alike for the future. “[I would have to say] my favorite part of coaching here at Boone is getting to pique students’ interest in the future, and I try to do that by working life lessons into my HOPE classes. Also, I strive to impart self-discipline towards my players,” Ziglar said.

Back in the 1960’s, Ziglar began his illustrious football career playing linebacker for the Braves. After graduating in 1969, he attended Tennessee Tech and Maryville, his alma mater (’73). Ziglar earned All-American honors twice while at Maryville.

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throughout, and I wish that had been different. However, athletics got me to where I am today,” Ziglar said.

Soon after college, Ziglar played linebacker for a Canadian Football League team a two seasons From 1975 to 1989, Ziglar worked as an assistant coach at Dr. Phillips, Oak Ridge and Colonial. Then, in 1990, he returned to his former high school to take over a team with a 1-29 record in its previous three seasons. His first season the team posted 3 wins and 9 losses, a giant leap for the program. The team that year, according to Ziglar, showed confidence that they had been lacking, and succeeded because of his attention to proper discipline.

“Ziglar brought with him almost an expectation of winning, and the confidence in ourselves we could win as a disciplined team,” a former player, John Burden said.

From 1991-1994, Burden played wide receiver and tight end, learning and improving under the relatively new Coach Ziglar. Eventually, with Ziglar’s help, Burden went on to attend Northwestern University.

“Ziglar was a big help in getting me into Northwestern. He was always responsive to college scouts and even prepared informational packets for them,” Burden said.

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drafted him into the National Football League. Throughout his career, Ziglar estimated that he has sent around 120 players to the NCAA, and including Burden, four have made it to the NFL. Besides the amount of successful players, Ziglar is focused on the lives of teens he has influenced for the future. “[Ziglar is set apart from other coaches] in his passion for teaching not only the game of football, but life for his players on and off the field. He has been known to follow former players and alumni well after graduation,” said Doug Patterson.

According to Ziglar, this is not a farewell tour year. He doesn’t want to take away from this season’s players and plans to continue coaching elsewhere in the future.

“Don’t get me wrong, I’ve got a lot of coaching left in me. I have a lot left to offer the kids,” Ziglar said

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By MACKENZIE MOCK Living independently from 11 until 15 and then being surrounded by an abusive parent is not a lifestyle kids are accustomed to, but for former graduate Johnell Thomas it was second nature.

However with the support of his coaches and teammates, Thomas overcame a harsh upbringing, adversity and other obstacles.

In 2004, Thomas’s ninth grade football season, he was arrested for stealing and was detained for two days. When he returned to school and practice, ready to get back on the field coach Phil Ziglar gave him the choice: football or crime.

Thomas chose football and with help from Coach Ziglar he tried out for the school’s varsity football team and made it as a sophomore. He was a star in the making and Coach Ziglar knew that from the beginning.

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determined and wanted to succeed more than anything. I knew that even as a freshman he had great leadership qualities,” Ziglar said.

Thomas’s positive attitude and determination were not the only things that set him apart from the other players. He was close to assistant coach Peter Kearney and the two shared a special bond which helped Thomas not only on the field, but off too.

One evening, after finding out Thomas was homeless, Coach Kearney decided to become his legal guardian. He used a connection within child services to quicken the process and within 48 hours he was granted guardianship. He just needed Thomas’s father’s signature, which he willingly gave.

“He needed structure and he needed family. I come from seven kids so he has tons of uncles and aunts who all treat him like a nephew. It’s safe to say he excelled once he came home with me,” Coach Kearney said.

Ziglar and Kearney helped Johnell turn his life around after he was arrested. He graduated high school with an education and a football career that earned him the opportunity to play on

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“I’m extremely blessed for what Coach Ziglar has done for me. It was never easy playing at Boone but he gave me respect for the game,” Thomas said.

Thomas made the 2011 SEC Academic Honor Roll and is finishing his degree this December in Human and Organizational Development. He is also one of the six captains and the starting defensive end of the Commodore’s football team. “[Kearney] is like a second dad. He’s been there through thick and thin. I wouldn’t be where I am today without him,” Thomas said.

Depending on how the season goes Thomas could be training to further his career, attending graduate school to earn his masters or joining the business world and become a working man.

“It’s a dream come true [to be a Division 1 football player at Vanderbilt University]. When you’re young you dream about playing high school ball, then maybe college ball. I know it sets me up for the rest of my life and it’s given me qualities and lessons I’ll keep throughout my life,” Thomas said.

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BOYS DEFEND FOR DISTRICTS

Braves’ punter senior John Townsend will play in the annual U.S. Army All American Bowl Game. The game will air live on NBC Jan. 5. at 1 p.m..

Boys’ soccer continues to dominate on the field en route to districts by only allowing two goals in three games while putting up an astounding 19 points. The boys take on Lake Nona on Dec. 18 at 7:30 p.m. at home.

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Athletes earn pay Every time the topic of professional sports is brought up, the same complaint is uttered by at least one person, “athletes are paid way too much for nothing.” Bull.

Athletes get paid large sums of money because of a crucial asset that sets them apart from everyone else; they can do things other people couldn’t even imagine doing. Not just any average Joe can snag a ball in the end zone while double covered like Brandon Marshall or hit three homeruns in one game like Pablo Sandoval. It takes raw talent, persistence, dedication and years of training. Saying they don’t deserve what they get is downright ignorant.

Fans watch them, fans pay them, so complaining won’t help.

Athletes have a constant rain cloud over their head; it’s called contract termination. No owner wants to pay $18 million a year for someone who rides the bench due to an injury. An athlete that has to be put down will be lucky if he can recover and be resigned.

Not every athlete is as lucky as Bronco’s quarterback Peyton Manning.

It’s a sad truth, but it is always a possibility. Then add to the fact that the average athlete only works 10 years due to the wear and tear on the knees, back and even the brain. Sports don’t get easier with age either.

The competition puts them not only through a physical, but a mental test. Players are under the microscope constantly, people analyze every little mistake they make and it can drive the players to insanity or depression.

Most recently was the Jovan Belcher incident where the Chiefs’ linebacker murdered his girlfriend and killed himself.

Even after they retire, high contact sports like football or boxing lead to severe brain damage. Boxing legend Muhammad Ali lives with Parkinson syndrome from the high impact hits to the head. Higher risk in the field, merits higher pay, especially if the terms affect life after the job.

Yes, there will always be whiners that never stop going on about how “teachers provide futures” or “our soldiers deserve it more.” Sure, soldiers and teachers are great, they’re vital, but the pay situation all comes down to simple economics. There are a lot more soldiers and teachers than there are Lionel Messi’s. Until Mr. Porterfield can score a hat trick or pitch a perfect game, he’ll have to settle.

Don’t like these athletes making millions of dollars for just “swinging a bat” or “driving a car?” Then here’s a simple solution: don’t watch it. These athletes have worked to perfect their craft to entertain and inspire youth.

They work just as hard as everyone else if not harder with year long training.

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By CONOR CURRY According to head coach Derrick Fontaine, the biggest challenge will be nailing down technique and teaching the newer wrestlers.

Last year, the varsity wrestling team put up a frustrating 2-4 record. Despite this less than stellar record, the team is optimistic for the upcoming season.

“Actually, I think we’ll do pretty well this year. It’s a long season, and our guys have learning to do,” head coach Derrick Fontaine said.

Some key wrestlers, according to Fontaine, are seniors Joseph Holmes, Quante Cobb and freshman Luke Magley.

To prepare for the upcoming season, practices are based heavily on conditioning such as sprints and weight lifting. There is a general consensus of respect and trust in Fontaine about conditioning among all the wrestlers.

“He’s everywhere; he’s in our minds.

He can bring you down but then lift you right back up,” Holmes said.

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serious problem last year. Without a wrestler in every weight class, the team was forced to forfeit matches. These forfeits caused an unbalanced record, something Fontaine strives to change.

Currently, there are 57 boys taking up 14 weight classes.

According to Holmes, the lack of recruitment last year was due to the coach being located off campus. Having Fontaine as a teacher on campus has

helped spread the word, and the team has more members as a result.

At press date, the team lost their first match 30-40 to University on Wednesday, Dec. 5.

“I know Timber Creek, Lake Nona and West Orange are good. It’s a tough district. Right now, we have to assume everyone is good,” Fontaine said.

Next, the boys take on Wekiva and Evans on Dec. 13 at home at 6 p.m.

Wrastlin’. Senior captain Joseph Holmes grapples at practice. “I like to wrestle because it’s a stress reliever, it gets rid of my anger,” Holmes said.

Holmes has wrestled varsity all four years.

JV Briefs: Winter sports start strong

By KALEY GILBERT

Team triumphs over all With a current record of 11-0, the girls’ soccer team is on the victory path. They started strong defeating Lyman, 1-0, and have continued that success with wins. “ W e ’ v e really pulled together to make a lot more wins.

We’ve become a family instead of just a team,” freshman Ciara Tobin said.

Next the girls defeated Cypress Creek, East River and Lake Nona winning 8-0. At Lake Nona the girls were lead by sophomore Claire Collins who scored three goals. Sophomore Mackenzie Chambers and freshman Kristen Recker each earned two with another goal from freshman Monica Almirall.

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hope it continues,” Tobin said.

The girls play Winter Park away on Dec. 18.

Athletes remain optimistic despite challenges With an initial win against Apopka, 3-2, the boys’ soccer team started strong. But keeping up the wins is harder than expected. The team’s second game against Lake Highland ended in defeat, 0-2.

“Our biggest challenge is keeping a consistent record of wins,” sophomore Andrew Dawson said.

The boys were able to come back with a win against Edgewater, 2-1, with goals from freshman Mark Bagozzi. The next three games were losses followed by two tied games. In their next game against Colonial the boys earned two goals from freshman Phillip Crowe, ending in a win, 2-0. Currently, their record is 3-4-2. The team takes on Lake Nona at home on Dec. 18. Their season closes away with a game against Ocoee on Jan. 18.

Players keep improvements in sight In their first game, the girls’ basketball team lost to University, 29-37. However, they bounced back the second game with a win against Wekiva, 45-20.

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The next game started out bad with a 17-2 shortage, but the girls fought hard resulting in a close loss to West Orange, 24-25. The girls’ next three games were two losses with a win against Lake Nona, 36-33. The girls were able to secure the win some with some much needed free throws.

“I’m hoping to improve every single game. If it’s win or lose, [I’m hoping] we can learn from our mistakes,” sophomore Nyaliny Ruach said.

They play East River away on Dec. 19.

Players start off strong, keep hopes high With a strong opening game against Lake Highland, the boys’ basketball team walked away victorious 62-52. “[I want] to have fun and win a lot of games and just be a better player,” sophomore Donald Hill said.

Next, they took on Oak Ridge, winning 61-57. Their third game against West Orange was point for point, until the referee called a shooting foul on the last shot. The boys lost in a close game, 54-55. The team’s current record is 2-1.

“I feel mad about it still, but I’ll get over it. It’s just one game,” Hill said.

Next, the boys take on Cypress Creek away at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 19. They will finish their season with an away game against Wekiva Feb. 2.

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By CONOR CURRY Effort. According to some of Bill Daniel’s past students, effort is how one succeeds in his class.

However, unlike as in some difficult classes, Daniel’s students do not resent the workload or the teacher. “[As a teacher] he really brings out the best of you as a student. He helped me mature as a person and in my studies. I believe he’s a great person and teacher,” sophomore Rachel Goldenberg said. “[He] definitely [deserves this award], above any other teacher I’ve ever had. He really puts learning as his priority.”

After being chosen as the school’s teacher of the year, Daniel learned he was one of five county finalists out of 199 high, middle and elementary school teachers.

Some of Daniel’s responsibilities include coaching football’s defensive backs, overseeing the Academy of Finance’s magnet program, teaching four different courses, acting as a site supervisor for the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program and managing the Central Florida Educators Federal Credit Union campus branch.

In the IRS VITA program, Daniel trains and supervises the student volunteers, serves as a liaison for the school with the IRS and oversees all E-file functions within the site to process each client’s return.

According to Daniel, nothing he does as a teacher sets him apart from others in the county. He is often heard stating that he is not even the

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Smoking habits are prevalent on campus

By ANNA MARIE BORIA Today, almost half a dozen different types of smoking are intertwined into the lives of almost 40 percent of the high school population, according to drugabuse.gov. Smoking is slowly evolving in different forms as the generations change. In 1970, the most popular type of smoking was cigarettes.

Cigarettes and chewing tobacco are still high on the list of the most popular types of smoking, but new forms like hookah are being done by people on campus. The false knowledge of the new forms being less harmful than other types of smoking is why the new forms are rising in popularity.

Smoking is proven to affect

performance in all types of fields of work including sports. Types of smoking including chewing tobacco are controversial within baseball teams because it negatively affects an athlete’s performance. It is seen in other sports such as golf, but is not as popular.

The most trendy type of smoking among high school students is not legal in the United States. According to drugabbuse.gov, 36.5 percent of high school seniors smoke or have previously smoked marijuana in the last month. Young people are showing a decreased perception that this drug is harmful to them due to the rise of use of marijuana.

This spread highlights four types of smoking high school students engage in and their affects in the campus environment.

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WARNING: THIS ISSUE CONTAINS ARTICLES ABOUT MARIJUANA, SMOKELESS TOBACCO, CIGARETTES AND HOOKAH.

Society, technology affect academic dishonesty

By BRIDGETTE NORRIS From the Harvard University cheating scandal to students at a high school in Long Island hiring impersonators to take the SAT in their place, speculators are blaming technology for the lack of academic integrity.

“In the last ten years, technology has made it easier for students to cheat. It is easy for students to take short cuts through other sources,” English teacher Jennifer Hilley said.

According to the International Center for Academic

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Integrity, statistics show in the last fifty years, cheating among high school students has increased.

By simply typing a word or phrase in Google, a student has several websites at his disposal. Because of the volume of sources available, research can be completed quickly, with a touch of a keyboard. A student no longer needs to visit a library or use an encyclopedia to research and find information.

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sources in a negative way.

For example, students research online and copy the answers they find word for word.

Students avoid reading novels; instead, they read summaries and analysises found online and use those as the basis for their work. Also, students use their smart phones to take pictures of assignments, quizzes or tests and send it to their friends

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END OF YEAR DINNER

The Math Lab offers quality mathematics peer tutoring provided by upper level mathematics students. Students at any level of mathematics are encouraged to come by the Math Lab if they seek help with studies. The Math Lab is located in Room 13.207 and is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:15 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.

On May 22, Spanish Club and Spanish Honor Society is having their end of the year dinner at Padrino’s Cuban Bistro. It will be their third year attending the restaurant to celebrate the end of the year and to wish seniors farewell. The price for dinner will be around $20-$25 per person. Participants should pay on Schoolpay no later than May 9.

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LISTEN UP. In the pre-season game against Olympia, defensive backs coach Bill Daniel tries to get the players’ attention. “Whether it’s out on the gridiron or in the classroom, what motivates me is the need to create a situation where my both my players and students win as often as possible; while always displaying a strong character,” Daniel said.

Daniel is a county Top 5 finalists [ Teacher of the Year from, page 1 best teacher in his household or family. (His wife is a kindergarten teacher at Blankner School and his sister is a principal at Palmetto Elementary.)

Perhaps it is his competitive nature, but Daniel continuously strives to improve himself and his teaching.

“Asking ‘What’s Next?’ is a favorite of mine. The reason for this is that it serves to highlight my daily approach to continually striving to empower my students from within by challenging them to accomplish feats that no other class before them has ever done. Not one to be content with resting on my past laurels, I’m always on the lookout for new ideas,” Daniel said.

In 2011, Daniel played a pivotal role in opening the second high school bank in Orange County, the Reservation’s own CFE Federal Credit Union. CFE maintains accounts in three other Central Florida high schools: Timber Creek, Lake Brantley and Poinciana.

“From partnering with the IRS to operating a student-run, campus-branch for the Central Florida Educators Federal Credit Union, my goal is to continually implement new strategies that will help me to create a program so unique and so full of rich information that students will be benefited long past their high school careers. It is my job to equip each student with their very own ‘financial toolbox’ so that they will forever have the knowledge and skills needed to manage their money and to make educated decisions in the marketplace,” Daniel said.

Students see first-hand the benefits of the finance magnet program and the CFE on campus. “[The branch] is like a college level course where we must learn responsibility, time-management, and other important life skills,” junior Christopher Caplan said. “Without Mr. Daniel, I wouldn’t be prepared to face the challenge of the financial world. Because of him, I plan on going into a financial career.”

It is not only current students who feel admiration for Daniel and his passion for teaching.

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be as precise and analytical as he was, and only later did you realize how important that approach to learning would be.

If you don’t believe me, just look at how often his former students come back to see him at Boone. Ask him how many of his former students’ kids he’s met, and how many weddings he’s attended. There’s a real familial atmosphere to his program, and I think it’s a reflection of his passion for his job and his concern for his students. When you were in his classes, you couldn’t wait until the bell rang and you got out, but once you got out for good, you couldn’t wait to get back there and see him and reflect on the time you spent there, and I think that’s awfully telling about Mr. Daniel and the type of teacher he is,” 2006 graduate Sam Gardner said.

Additionally, Gardner, who became a professional sports writer for FoxSports, said he is grateful for the lessons he learned from Daniel.

“The third year of the program I took a personal finance class, and for someone like me, who didn’t end up going into the financial field professionally, it turned out to be the most practical of the entire curriculum. Teaching a 15- or 16-yearold kid the ins and outs of things like taxes, insurance, investing and home- and car-buying may seem excessive at the time, but it’s endlessly valuable to have that foundation a few years later, when you start to meet these adult challenges face-to-face,” Gardner said.

Daniel hopes his classroom and its lessons are boundaryless. He wants his project-based learning, guest speakers and annual trips to Wall Street to help reinforce the concepts the students are learning.

“So much of my role as an educator is to take a coaching role in my students’ lives and to lead by example; embodying the values that are required by society just as any mentor would do,” Daniel said.

Daniel grew up and went to school locally, living in Orlando and attending University of Central Florida. He has taught on campus for almost 19 years.

On Feb. 28, the county recognized Daniel, along with four other finalists, at the Rosen Hotel on International Drive.

English Language Learner teacher Dorina Sachman from Westridge Middle School became OCPS’s 2014 Teacher of the Year.

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MONEY MATTERS. In his third period class, Bill Daniel leads a class dicussion. Daniel’s feels financial literacy is a valuable life lesson and strives to build a strong foundation in his students.

ßcareerachievements 2012 Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America – Project InVEST National Teacher of the Year. September 6, 2012.

2011 Internal Revenue Service Leadership Award.

2010 Charles Harper Economic Educator of the Year Award – Presented by the Florida Council on Economic Education.

Feb. 9, 2010 Featured in “Students Need Education, Not Ban on Credit Cards” Orlando Sentinel article by Beth Kassab March 2009 Practical Money Skills for Life Educator of the Month May 30, 2008 Featured in “Volunteers Care About Financial Literacy for Kids” Orlando Sentinel article by Beth Kassab 2005 Walt Disney World Teacherrific Outstanding Program Award.

2003 VISA Financial Literacy Educator Challenge – National Merit Award.

2002 National Council on Economic Education and the NASDAQ Educational Foundation - Southeastern Regional Teaching Award.

2002 Walt Disney World Teacherrific Top High School Program Award.

1998 Walt Disney World Teacherrific Special Judges Award.

1996 Walt Disney World Teacherrific Special Judges Award.

Valencia Community College Career Pathways Information Testing – 2009-2012. A 100 percent pass rate.

2006-2012 National Project InVEST Scholarships. 55 scholarships awarded in the amount of $69,000 to AOF students since 2006.

2006-2012 Central Florida Project InVEST Scholarships. 35 scholarships have been awarded in the amount of $22,500 to AOF students since 2006.

Advanced Placement Microeconomics Student Performance Statistics – 2006 to 2008 & 2010 to 2012. A 93.4 percent pass rate. The national pass rate is 50-60 percent. In 2012, 100 percent of the students passed the exam; a first in program history.

Advanced Placement Macroeconomics Student Performance Statistics – 2007, 2008, 2010 to 2012. A 98.7 percent pass rate. The national pass rate is 50-60 percent. In 2012, 100 percent of the students passed the exam; the fourth time that this has happened.

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FONDEST MEMORY THROUGHOUT HIGH SCHOOL?

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Being in my fist senior snake, the energy was unbelievable!

Being the first soccer team to beat Bishop Moore in over 20 years, and dumping the Gatorade jug on Coach Bobby.

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COMMUNITY SERVICE. At the Trinity Lutheran School, senior James Walls and his fellow Troop 24 Scouts set up shelves to reorganize the athletic closet. “The project aimed to benefit the athletes and the coaches at Trinity Lutheran Church and School,” Walls said. Scouting has run in the Walls family as both his father and his cousin are also Eagle Scouts and his grandfather was in Boy Scouts of America for 40 years. photo/BRIDGETTE NORRIS

IN STITCHES. After her math lesson, sophomore Katherine Rohe knits while talking to Pablo Moragon. “[My favorite part of knitting is] the aspect of creating something real,” K. Rohe said. K. Rohe also knits in the commons before school starts.

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Seven students complete Scouting journey at Trinity Lutheran School. He, and the Scouts and adults who assisted in the project, gutted the closet, hung new shelves and then organized the equipment in the closet.

The work itself took two days, but Walls also had to draw up plans for funding and organize the project. “[The Eagle Scout rank] takes years of hard work and service that some people are simply not cut out to do, or they don’t have the motivation,” Walls said.

For his Eagle Scout project, Slason built dog houses for the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in Orlando. He gathered other boys from his troop and spent days designing the plans and building the houses.

“I’m extremely proud of the accomplishment, especially considering it carries with you for the rest of your life,” Slason said. “Many police officers, politicians and executives are Eagle Scouts, and to be included in a group with such prestige makes me proud.”

Slason was in scouting for six years before reaching his Eagle, showing the time and effort it takes to ascend through the Scouting ranks. A boy must first start as a Scout, before earning his Tenderfoot rank, then Second Class rank, First Class rank, Star rank, Life rank and then finally earning Eagle.

“It takes many years to acquire because you have to work through the ranks,” Slason said. “It’s a lot of hard work and not everybody has the patience for it.”

The Eagle Scout rank is highly respected in society and opens doors for those who earn it, but besides this, the experience they earned in the journey to getting Eagle will aid them for the rest of their lives.

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By THOMAS EGAN Seven male students earned the Eagle Scout ranking and joined the small minority of Boy Scouts of America who achieve the honored and respected title.

In Scouting, Eagle represents the highest attainable rank of the Boy Scouts. Since introduced in 1911, only approximately two million Boy Scouts have reached Eagle. This represents 5 percent of the boys who have participated in Scouting.

For those who do earn the rank, it is a title held for life, which is where the phrase “Once an Eagle, always an Eagle” derives. Those who earn the badge gain a significant amount of respect from others in Scouting and join a prestigious group of individuals. Some notable men who earned the badge as a teenager include over 40 astronauts, President Gerald Ford, Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer and film director Steven Spielberg.

“Boy Scouts has been a major influence on my character. It’s helped shape me into the man I am today,” senior James Walls said. “My experiences as a Boy Scout taught me some of the most important things I know.”

To become an Eagle, one must earn a minimum of 21 merit badges, demonstrate strong leadership in the Scout troop and complete an “Eagle Project,” a service project which shows leadership and drive.

Walls was one of the seven boys -- also seniors Cayman Bryan, Andrew Gomes, Justin Petrali, Trent Sellers, Christopher Slason, and junior Clayton Wills -- who earned his Eagle rank and pin.

For his Eagle Project, Walls rebuilt the athletic closet

By CONOR CURRY As she drew her needle through a stitch, sophomore Katherine Rohe paused to admire the chain she created.

Although Rohe’s mother, Art 2D teacher Cathy Rohe, is artsy, she could not teach her daughter how to knit or crochet. K. Rohe learned how to crochet from a class she took at Joann’s Fabrics in fourth grade and spends her free time perfecting the art since then.

Since learning to crochet, Rohe has created socks, hats and sweaters. One facet of Rohe’s creations are the ideas she gets from the online knitting forum Ravelry. The forum allows Rohe to share patterns with others who crochet.

“It’s phenomenal. She takes on the hardest stitch combos and makes it look simple. Her goal is to challenge herself,” C. Rohe said.

Crocheting and knitting are similar practices of stitching materials together to make fabric or clothes. Rohe states that crafting these clothes is a cathartic release and is something she does as often as possible. “[I sew] for the same reason people read or play video games. It’s just pleasurable to me,” K. Rohe said.

C. Rohe knitted when she was younger as well; however she practiced the European style, the opposite of American knitters. The terms and language for patterns are very much different in British and European crocheting. Because she wanted her daughter to learn the proper way, C. Rohe held off on teaching her personally. According to K. Rohe, her mother’s style and her style are opposites.

“We get into a lot of trouble [because] we have crafts going on at all times. The garage is always full. In addition to that, we go to a lot of art shows together,” C. Rohe said.

In addition to personal works and projects from the knitting forum, Rohe undertakes requests for specific patterns or clothes. Her first sweater, a complicated work with a hoodie, was a commission for a friend.

A more radical art form that K. Rohe practices is something called “yarn-bombing.” Yarn-bombing uses balls of yarn to create a design to cover an object, for example, a street sign or bench. Rohe has bombed twice around South Orlando.

Ever since taking the class from Joann’s Fabric, K. Rohe has been absorbed in the practice, beginning new projects often. Rohe jokes about making popular clothes instead of buying them.

photo/DEAN STEWART PHOTOGRAPHY INTENSITY. In a close game on Feb. 8, Boone pulled out the win 61-58 against Dr. Phillips. “Dr. Phillips won finals three years straight, so it was a great accomplishment for the team,” junior Barry Taylor said. The Braves brought the district title back home for the first time since 2002.

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photo/DELANEE BOGAN HERE IT COMES. In the game against Dr. Phillips, freshman Megan Mansfield pitches the ball. “I think we did well; we worked together and worked hard, Mansfield said. The girls finished the season 15-11, and made it to regionals for the second consecutive year.

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photo/SARAH BERLINSKY EYE ON THE BALL. At bat, sophomore Roman Alejo prepares to hit the ball. “[My most memorable moment] was when Tripp [Robert Coble] hit a walk off to win districts; it got the adrenaline pumping and everyone was really excited,” Alejo said. The boys had a 17-10 season going into regional finals.

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photo/BRITTANY HOPE DRIVE. After the snap, senior Alexis Washington rushes to grab the Cypress Creek quarterback’s flag.

“I think we accomplished our goals and played our hardest. I was overall pleased,” Washington said.

The team finished 14-2 in the regional finals.

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