Brooke Dawkins
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Brooke Dawkins 300 W 57th Street, 38th Floor New York, NY 10019 Dear Caryn Kanare, My name is Brooke Dawkins and I am interested in becoming Cosmopolitan’s next intern. I feel that I am very qualified for this position and I have a great amount of high school experience. I would love the opportunity for you to look further into my request. As a second year member of the Legend yearbook at Boone High School, I am very knowledgeable about designing applications such as Photoshop and InDesign. I was also the editor of the clubs section, so I am very well accumulated with big deadlines and staying organized. I am very enthusiastic and passionate towards design, especially for a magazine with such a large audience. I am very motivated when it comes to getting things done, as well as creative. I have designed many spreads that were used in our yearbook. I am very flexible to new ideas and I always dedicate myself to the tasks that I take on. Although I have attached my resume, I feel that through my personality, I can portray my commitment to this position. I would really appreciate the chance to meet with you in person. Thank you for your time. Respectfully yours,
Brooke Dawkins Enclosed: Resume
Resume
BROOKE DAWKINS 3842 GATLIN WOODS DRIVE ORLANDO, FL 32812 DAWKINSBROOKE@GMAIL.COM (407)405-8502 OBJECTIVE To obtain a position as an intern at cosmopolitan magazine EDUCATION Completed three years at William R. Boone High School Graduation Date June 2012 GPA 4.3 weighted EXPERIENCE Yearbook staff member for two years. I am well qualified with making deadlines, staying organized, and working with Photoshop and InDesign. Aug 2009-present: Legend Yearbook staff member Aug 2008-Jun 2009: Journalism I class Volunteer work: Green-up Boone, Relay for Life, Discovery Camp Work Crew, Boone Art Festival RELEVANT HIGH SCHOOL STUDIES Journalism I; Journalism II; Journalism III; English I Gifted; English II Gifted; Advanced Placement Language and Composition HONORS, AWARDS, AND MEMBERSHIPS Aug 2008-present: Cheerleader for Boone High School 2010-present: Member of National Honor Society
Personal Essay
Journalism became part of my life freshman year when I was enrolled in Journalism I. I was very intrigued by the power and influence of different publications. Especially in modern times, people will look to the news, magazines, newspapers, and books for information. However, most importantly, a yearbook is something that will bring back high school memories in your later years. Just like a sport, in journalism, practice makes perfect. Succeeding in journalism requires an open mind, creativity, and the ability to learn the rules of writing and design. Walking into Journalism I freshman year, I knew nothing about the process of creating a yearbook. But after spending two years on yearbook staff and one as an editor, I have learned that dedication will help you succeed. Journalism is not something that you can throw together last minute; it takes time and effort. Also, recording memories is very important. Thirty years from now, students will be able to relive their high school days through their yearbook.
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This year I have learned many things such as organizational skills and designing. As the club editor, I had to set up a schedule for club photos, display them to the school, organize people for pictures, collect names, and build the reference section. When you are collecting over 30 interviews and 500 names it was very important that I kept everything organized. Also, I used designs from magazines and learned to tweak them so that they will be visually appealing and effective in our yearbook. These skills will help me later in life because when I am having trouble coming up with a theme for a party, design for invitation, etc. I can always look at other examples and build off those examples to bring about new ideas. Being organized will help me in the future on a daily basis. Whether it be better organization at home or in the office, it will help me stay on top of things.
Reflection 1
My most significant piece I completed this year is the girls varsity softball page. I worked on this page with Hope Micks for the seventh deadline. I really like this page because not only is it visually appealing, but it has very good content. Every player on the softball team was covered on this page. However, the one element on this page that I am most proud of is the body copy. Our school faced tragedy when Boone student Laura Grant and alumni Edward Culberhouse passed away in a car accident. The softball team especially was impacted by their death, and pursued a winning career for Grant and Culberhouse. The team basically became a family, and I really wanted the body copy to portray this coming together. When we started this page, we began by talking to all the players so we could get a better understanding of their goals for this season. That’s when we discovered that the team was officially dedicating their first game to Grant and Culberhouse, and unofficially dedicating the entire season to them. Staying communicated with the players and coach throughout the deadline was very helpful. The one thing about this page that was dramatically changed from the first edit to the final edit was the placement and size of the cobs. To make the page more visually appealing, we played around with the three cobs to decide what looked best. Also, the pictures are very good on this page. There are no pixilated pictures and they all show good action.
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I think this piece could use more work because although it covers the different clubs thoroughly, there is nothing special about it. I believe that if I worked to find better angles for the story, the body copy would have been much more interesting. Also, the pictures weren’t spectacular. They portrayed the clubs purposes, but weren’t very appealing to the reader. If I could work on this page more, I would shoot more pictures myself that had interesting angles and content. Also, I would try to quote more people in the stories. I think the most difficult part about writing the body was the small amount of text I had available. I need to work on being short, interesting, and to the point when writing.
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“Academic clubs are great opportunities to excel beyond your normal capabilities,” junior Floyd Agostinelli said.
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n one on one. As freshman Brandon Kruppenbacher works on a problem, tutor Stephen Strickler watches him. “I feel like I should share my knowledge in math,” Strickler said. Strickler helped every week.
“[I help in the Math soPHoMorE Center ]because it helps [the students] understand “It helped me raise my something they didn’t before grade to a desired level.” and it feels good to be the reason why.”
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n LooP. Creating a roller coaster, senior John Arevalo tapes the ends to a chair. “[It was my favorite competition] because it allowed us to be the most creative and we had a lot of resources available,” Arevalo said. The presidents of the club tested the roller coasters with a marble.
““They can help you with what you’re having trouble with not what the class has trouble with.”
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n OVER THE TABLE. Senior Caleb Amy demonstrates how to build a bridge out of cards. “[I enjoy the Engineering Club because] it allows me to express my creativity,” Amy said. The officers judged the bridge in length and stability.
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As he scribbled set ups and practice problems on scrap pieces of papers, senior James Strickler helped other students solve and understand different math concepts. “[The Math Center] tutors kids who would otherwise not learn concepts in the normal class period,” Strickler said. Math students and math teachers ran the Math Center every Tuesday and Thursday after school. “[The students] get more time to better understand the math they were learning instead of just memorizing step by step,” Strickler said. Strickler saw improvements from C’s to A’s among the students coming in for help. The Math Center had anywhere from 20-30 kids showing up for help and Strickler helped from one to five students each session. Students that helped in the Math Center received community service hours as well as basic review of math concepts. “It helps me review basic algebra and geometry skills I have forgotten over the past three years [for when it] shows up on the SAT,” Strickler said.
n BooK WoRK. In the Math Center, junior Deon Cooper helps another student with his math. “It makes me feel like I’m giving back to other students,” Cooper said. Cooper was enrolled in AP Calculus AB.
With an open mind, senior Kyla Peirce guided students with their papers by offering ideas and her opinion to improve their writing. “We get kids coming in at all different levels. Some come in with rough ideas, others with completed papers, but no matter where they are there can always be improvement,” Peirce said. The Writing Center was open during both lunches in room 315. “Obviously, if they come in they will get a better grade on their paper. Also it is a great opportunity to get another view on your paper,” Peirce said. Peirce helped her peers by contributing ideas and correcting mechanical mistakes. By this, Peirce learned people skills that would help her in the future. “I definitely like mentoring or tutoring one on one, and I’m definitely good at that, so the skills I have developed [in the Writing Center] and the practice I have gotten helping will definitely come into practice one day,” Peirce said.
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To help students excel in school, academic clubs and organizations assisted students by extra academic help to expand their knowledge and explore different fields of academics. n brookE dawkins
Little by little, the Engineering Club members carefully and precisely placed tin foil pieces together to form a boat. During one meeting, the club members broke off into different groups and received a 7x7 piece of tin foil and had to build a boat that could hold pennies without sinking. “[This competition] demonstrated the principle of optimization. Sometimes [the teams] can’t really do everything they want to with what they’re given,” president senior Daniel Siders said. Siders participated in the activities, but sometimes he and co-president, senior Caleb Amy, helped the teams by supervising and giving tips. “It is really nice to do fun things with the engineering field,” Siders said. Senior Matthew Love helped create the winning boat that held 87 pennies. “It was one of their favorite [competitions] I’d say. They kind of got to find out why some of the boats that won floated and why some didn’t,” Siders said.
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I really like this picture because it shows good action. The Boone player is tagging out the opponent, and this action appears to be “frozen� in the picture. The picture appears to be The center of visual interest is the Boone player, which is good because the emphasis should be on the action that the Boone player is doing. Because the picture is very good quality and has such a high resolution, the reader is able to see the emotion on the players face.
Reflection 4
I believe I was an asset to the 2010-2011 Legend Staff because I work hard to meet deadlines and I love working with others. As an editor, the staffers will always look up to your for advice. I remember my first year on staff, I was constantly asking questions and receiving help from the editors. This year, whether I was ready or not, I had to obtain that leadership role and present myself to the other staff members as a person who is always willing to help. I was always willing to sit down with people working in my section and help them through their deadline. Also, I pushed myself to work harder, which may have set an example for others. For the first time, club and sports pictures had a reference section. Starting from complete scratch, I worked very hard to create a 12 spread reference section, that included all club pictures and secondary coverage. I have committed myself to yearbook, and whatever task is thrown my way, I worked hard to complete it.
Reflection 5
This year I was lucky enough not to face any extreme hardships. We are very blessed to have over 30 desktop Mac computers that are all working. However, when we ran into server problems, I lost the majority of my club photos. At first I was very upset and it crossed my mind that the book would not have club photos. However, instead of letting hardships take control of you, I learned that you must take control of the hardships. Within the next week, I had already developed a new schedule for club picture retakes. The lesson I learned when I lost the photos will carry through into the rest of my life. I learned that instead of sitting around, complaining, pointing fingers, and wasting time, it is your job to fix the problem with a positive attitude. A negative attitude will not get you very far. Overall, I feel that I handled the situation pretty well. I made sure the student body was aware of the computer issues that I faced, and I apologized for the inconvenience. In the end, I was able to get all the club photos and names that had gotten deleted.
Reflection 6
At the mid-term exam I was asked about my greatest weakness. One of the main things that I noted was balancing my work and helping others. Throughout the first few deadlines I spent a lot of time sitting with other students and helping them, while my page was falling behind in deadline. Towards the end of the year, the work load decreased significantly so it was much easier to balance helping others and working. But I definitely learned time management skills. In class it is very important to work for the full amount of time you are given, so that way when others need your help with something, you are up to par with your page. Also, I wanted to work on planning ahead better with club events. I improved on this greatly by making sure the staffers are staying in contact with the club sponsors and receiving important dates prior to working on deadline. This really helped the staffers stay on track with their club and their deadline.
Reflection 7
Y. 2 Sports Reporting I really like the body copy on the girls varsity softball page. It incorporators a lot of emotions as well as an overview of the overall season. It is a very unique story that I believe will grab many readers’ attention. (Spring supplement 012-013) Y. 30 Sports spread: one spread This is my favorite spread I have done all year. Many of the pictures were shot by students and they show good action. Also, the body copy is very interesting, unique, and informative. I really like the three thresholds in the center of the page too. It is different and very appealing to the eye. (Spring supplement 012-013) Wood Winds
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Y. 24 Informational Graphics: single I really like this time line because it is modular, simple, and informative. It incorporates dates, descriptions and pictures of major events. (Page 106-107)
“I would brag a being on percussion because it’s the coolest part about band,” freshman Christian Jaen said.
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AUG. 10 At band camp senior Kenwin Hunte prepares for marching season. “I like seeing the new students learn and improve their playing and marching techniques, and the relationships we develop,” Hunte said.
SEP. 17 At the Winter Park game, band members danced to the beat of the drums.
OCT. 10 Warming up before competition, Ivy Lane practices playing her melaphone. “The band practices weekly to get ready for competitions,” Lane said. Oct. 22 Marching in the parade, freshman Kevin Schoeppler plays the cymbols as he walks. “I like seeing all the people cheer, it was such a rush,” Schoeppler said.
DRUM ROLL PLEASE. On the sideline, junior Samuel Benjamin plays the drums. “[Band] is really fun, you get to know the people and it’s a great activity,” Benjamin said. Benjamin has been playing percussion since his freshman year.
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After applying, interviewing and auditioning for the leadership role, senior Darah Barnes anxiously waited to hear if she would be one of the three drum majors. “My reaction was a little bigger than everyone else’s reaction. They said ‘Darah Barnes’ and I was like ‘oh my God;’ it was weird. I was a little dramatic though, people said it was as if I won Miss America or something [because of] my facial reaction,” Barnes said. As drum major, Barnes conducted the first two songs of the half time performance. “It’s actually been really, really great; I love band a lot so drum major is just expanding my view of music and band in general. It’s very rewarding. People are learning another side of me [when they see me at games] and it’s rewarding in itself just seeing everyone’s reaction,” Barnes said. CALEY BROCK
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Reflection 9
I have definitely became more experienced with InDesign and Photoshop and it can be seen directly in the differences between this year’s portfolio and my past portfolio. This year’s portfolio uses more complex brush patterns than last year. Also, my writing style has became significantly better than it was last year. For example, from my previous portfolio, the writing was very choppy and elementary, as opposed to the more professional writing style I have developed throughout this year. I have also became better at catching spelling errors. My designs have also became more complex. The last portfolio contained designs that were very basic, lacking secondary coverage and unique elements. However, this year my designs are more practical for our yearbook and I have incorporated more secondary coverage.
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“Academic clubs are great opportunities to excel beyond your normal capabilities,” junior Floyd Agostinelli said.
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Students attached balloons to preassembled helicopters to test its flight.
HeLicoPTeR
With newspapers and tape, teams competed to create a tower that reached the ceiling.
neWSPAPeR ToWeRS
With folded paper, students tested to see which “hornet” could travel the furthest when launched with a rubber band.
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Creating boats out of tinfoil, students competed to see which boat could hold the most pennies.
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Students were challenged to create a balanced bridge of cards across two tables separated from one another.
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n one on one. As freshman Brandon Kruppenbacher works on a problem, tutor Stephen Strickler watches him. “I feel like I should share my knowledge in math,” Strickler said. Strickler helped every week.
“[I help in the Math soPHoMorE Center ]because it helps [the students] understand “It helped me raise my something they didn’t before grade to a desired level.” and it feels good to be the reason why.”
annika PodEswa, sEnior
n LooP. Creating a roller coaster, senior John Arevalo tapes the ends to a chair. “[It was my favorite competition] because it allowed us to be the most creative and we had a lot of resources available,” Arevalo said. The presidents of the club tested the roller coasters with a marble.
““They can help you with what you’re having trouble with not what the class has trouble with.”
JosHUa rosEnFELd, FrEsHMan
n OVER THE TABLE. Senior Caleb Amy demonstrates how to build a bridge out of cards. “[I enjoy the Engineering Club because] it allows me to express my creativity,” Amy said. The officers judged the bridge in length and stability.
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As he scribbled set ups and practice problems on scrap pieces of papers, senior James Strickler helped other students solve and understand different math concepts. “[The Math Center] tutors kids who would otherwise not learn concepts in the normal class period,” Strickler said. Math students and math teachers ran the Math Center every Tuesday and Thursday after school. “[The students] get more time to better understand the math they were learning instead of just memorizing step by step,” Strickler said. Strickler saw improvements from C’s to A’s among the students coming in for help. The Math Center had anywhere from 20-30 kids showing up for help and Strickler helped from one to five students each session. Students that helped in the Math Center received community service hours as well as basic review of math concepts. “It helps me review basic algebra and geometry skills I have forgotten over the past three years [for when it] shows up on the SAT,” Strickler said.
n BooK WoRK. In the Math Center, junior Deon Cooper helps another student with his math. “It makes me feel like I’m giving back to other students,” Cooper said. Cooper was enrolled in AP Calculus AB.
With an open mind, senior Kyla Peirce guided students with their papers by offering ideas and her opinion to improve their writing. “We get kids coming in at all different levels. Some come in with rough ideas, others with completed papers, but no matter where they are there can always be improvement,” Peirce said. The Writing Center was open during both lunches in room 315. “Obviously, if they come in they will get a better grade on their paper. Also
it is a great opportunity to get another view on your paper,” Peirce said. Peirce helped her peers by contributing ideas and correcting mechanical mistakes. By this, Peirce learned people skills that would help her in the future. “I definitely like mentoring or tutoring one on one, and I’m definitely good at that, so the skills I have developed [in the Writing Center] and the practice I have gotten helping will definitely come into practice one day,” Peirce said.
senior utilized writing center to help students and gain more writing knowledge
To help students excel in school, academic clubs and organizations assisted students by extra academic help to expand their knowledge and explore different fields of academics. n brookE dawkins
Little by little, the Engineering Club members carefully and precisely placed tin foil pieces together to form a boat. During one meeting, the club members broke off into different groups and received a 7x7 piece of tin foil and had to build a boat that could hold pennies without sinking. “[This competition] demonstrated the principle of optimization. Sometimes [the teams] can’t really do everything they want to with what they’re given,” president senior Daniel Siders said. Siders participated in the activities, but sometimes he and co-president, senior Caleb Amy, helped the teams by supervising and giving tips. “It is really nice to do fun things with the engineering field,” Siders said. Senior Matthew Love helped create the winning boat that held 87 pennies. “It was one of their favorite [competitions] I’d say. They kind of got to find out why some of the boats that won floated and why some didn’t,” Siders said.
students gained engineering experience
kYLa PEirCE, sEnior
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math center gave students the opportunity to receive and give help
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“[In clubs] I get the chance to meet new people and discover new things,” junior Matara Francis said.
n DECK THE GLASS. With care, senior Angel Rodriguez paints holly on a window outside Beefy King. The Art Club painted Beefy King’s windows with Christmas and winter images.
anime is better than american cartoons in a way that it’s more happy and upbeat. aManda ball, SoPHoMore
[My favorite part is] getting to talk about all the stuff we have in common with other people. Caitlin Wellbrook, FreSHMan
did art projects in their community to improve their artistic skills
Front: Derricka White, Bryanna Alford, Angel Rodriguez, Anthony Ray. baCk: Annemarie Nemcik, Justyce Williams, Kyla Peirce, Caroline Rohe, Rachel Burch.
Front: Nicholas Gamboa, Aaron Kroll, Amanda Ball, Caitlin Wellbrook.
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BOLLYWOOD
The club sponsor is Carlota Iglesias.
The dance is Indian style mixed with hip-hop.
Members practiced every Thursday.
explored traditional indian dancing; also see pages 82-83
Front: Diana Ferreiro, Noreen Policar, Sponsor Carlota Iglesias. roW 2: Erika Quilindo, Ashley Cox, Sarah Cartagena, Heimelly Santana. baCk: Cristian Aguilar, Alexandra Rosario, Grace Calderon.
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FAST FACTS
Front: Emily Rushlow, Sydney Geren, Olivia Swartwood, Katherine Burns, Elaina Carrion, Nicole Lucas. roW 2: Candida Rosa,Yezlie Miranda, Bianca Oliveira, Emily Undieme. roW 3: Emily Porterfield, Andrea Carreno, Kaitlin Davis, Brian Gardner, Taj Johnson. baCk: Mackenzie Sexton, Jefferson Guetzloe, Clay Townsend.
BAKING BRAVES
brought joy by baking goods for people in need; also see pages 80-81
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watched movies, discussed anime cartoons, and had drawing contests
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NAKIA CLARK
thEIR dIFFERENt BUt UNIqUE pERSONaLItIES.
taLkINg wIth thE gIRLS aNd SEEINg aNd ENjOyINg
my FaVORItE paRt [aBOUt BEINg thE SpONSOR] IS
they had mixer parties where they watched movies.
the sponsor is Stacey Strom.
the buddies participate in a lunch bunch every tuesday.
competed in braves brawl and brave aid
FRONT: Samantha Mills, Mariah Williams, Gabrielle Figueroa. BACK: Nidia Germain, Katelyn Gaylord, sponsor Nakia Clark.
FRONT: Kristen Dugan, Talia Finer, Tara Winn, Emily Herrington, Kayla Dollar, Camille Layton. ROW 2: Kaley Knapp, Talissa Soto, Samantha Arcara, Kaitlin Cheatham, Amelia Cheatham. BACK: Cailey McConnell, Emelie Allanson, Luis Gonzalez, Caitlin Killgore, Heidi Heisner.
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“[Best Buddies] gives students opportunities to be a friend with a different type of student at Boone,” senior Cailey McConnell said.
Best Buddies is a world wide organization.
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FAST FACTS
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BEST BUDDIES
CHORUS
sang at events to demonstrate their performance abilities; also see pages 84-85
FRONT: Mallory Paul, Jaclyn Thomas, Lauren Wood, Melina Countryman, Angel Lozada, Caitlin Killgore, Emma Hunsicker, Cathy Lam, Christian Drayton, Colton McCorkle, David Ballentine, Leann Cabrales, Cheyenne Sangrey. ROW 2: Tyler Conrady, Paul Campbell, Alana Diserio, Rachel Motta, Emely Toro, Deon Cooper, Cesar Faria, Jacob Lastarza, Savanna Shurman. ROW 3: Ashley Connelly, Brandon Dalzell, Courtney Lewis, Abria Allah, Daryl Deloach,Carlos Santiago, Harrison Geiger. BACK: Samuel Graham, Matthew Sparks, Heather Robles, Kaley Mead, Cody Baker, Sponsor Jussi Doherty.
FRONT: Emily Rushlow, Stephanie Tachon, Rachel Burch, Anna Gentry, Sydney Geren. ROW 2: Andrea Carreno, Morgan Carr, Emily Undieme, Bianca Oliveira. BACK: Ashley Hoenstine, Brittany Hope, Nicole Dawson, Jenna Harrison, Nicole Lucas, Delaney Foskett, Tyler Cook.
BRAVETTES photo/Allie Sloan
performed at varsity football and basketball games and placed third in competition; also see pages 102-103
photo/Thomas Boyd
joined together with special need students for activities
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FRONT: Naivette Henriquez, Gabriel Gordon, Brianna Harper, Ashley Connelly, Sponsor Tiffany Weagly, Alice Johnson, Carlos Santiago, Savanna Shurman. ROW 2: Serenela Pelier, Daiva Peric,Yasmin Blackman, Noelle Lajoie, Alana Diserio, Melina Countryman, Jacob Lastarza. ROW 3: Olivia Crane, Alexandra Kelly, Bradley Rohrer-Colvin, Gabriela De La Zerda, Matara Francis, Jackson Upperco, Alicia Kent. ROW 4: Arielle Baba, Joshua Clemente, Tyler Conrady, Evangelene Schildwachter,Veronica Kelly, Kendyl Stewart, Brandon Dalzell, Amber Crapps. ROW 5: Clark Thornton, Emily Serowik, Mallory Paul, Ivan Rodriguez, Laura Serowik, Christina Lovingood, Leanna Pacheco, Courtney Haugh. ROW 6: Amy Cruz, Dimitri Tsirigotis, Bethany Milchling, Caleb Roche, Kyra Kemp, Christopher Roland, Adena Labovitz. BACK: Caitlyn Mackenzie, Skylin Whitmer, Amelia Cheatham, Sarah Mouradian, Misha Smith, David Merchant, Gabriella Beals, Arae Webner.
built weekly projects and learned about engineering fields and careers; also see pages 110-111
ENGINEERING
FRONT: Steven Espinosa, John Arevalo, Alexander Walsh, Caleb Amy, Charles Babir, Joel Robertson. ROW 2: Alex Acosta, Caley Brock, Matthew Love, Daniel Siders, Keith Hargett. BACK: Dylan Fontaine, Brett Buch, Dustin Fontaine, Todd Undieme. Sponsor Mike Undieme.
OLIVIA CRANE juNIOR
[I ENjOy] thE FEELINg I gEt whEN I StaNd BaCkStagE aNd I kNOw I hELpEd pUt thE ShOw ON.
participated in bible study, huddles and prayer at the pole; also see pages 78-79
FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES
FRONT: Jonathon Rossi, Alexa Rossi, Anna Gentry, Jefferson Guetzloe. ROW 2: Jonathan Warren, Julianne Huhn, Lindsey Hall, Cailyann Coble, Robbi Garrett, Bethany Harper, Kaitlin Davis, Tayler Buono, Olivia Swartwood, Kaitlin Cheatham, Carisa Gidel, Sarah Daly, Wesley Caplan, Clay Townsend. ROW 3: Lindsay Alexander, Merrie Grace Harding, Jennah Franklin, Blake Daniels, Spencer Cotton, Lauren Burkett, Savannah Thompson, Shannon Gresosky, Taylor Gies, Emily Rushlow, Marie Formica, Kyle Jones, Samantha Marozzi, Kristen England, Madison McElroy. ROW 4: Abbey Larr, Kaley Bookhardt, Brennah Mehan, Chelsea Donelson, Hannah Parker, Carley Raybon, Jenna Hines, Bryan Capps, Kyle Irwin, Paul Chong, Tyler Johnson, Samuel Oswald. ROW 5: Brittany Piper, Tristan Muniz, Margaret Brown, Gretchen Gutierrez, Chrystal Caprice, Emely Toro, Kendall Caldwell, Kristen Dugan, Luke Smith, John Ross, Christopher Caplan, Brendan Francis, James Dawson, Nathan Wallace, Trenton Haddock. BACK: Gillian Parrish, Taylor Keefer, Amelia Cheatham, Kaley Knapp, Eleanor Clark, Katharyn Lindborg, Kiernan Mehan, Zane Grant, Chloe Beemer, Parker Bell, Ronald Heinkel II, Zachary Cornell, Daniel O Loane, Richard Reilly.
FRONT: Robin Dickerson, Chaquevia Dumas, Maria Figuerado, Kailee Kovacs, Karl Soliven. BACK: Lucielle Delvalle, Felysha Lenis, Emely Toro, Cristian Gallo, Sponsor Wendy Ernest.
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“[Boone’s clubs] are the most active. There is a feeling of happiness and belonging,” sophomore Nicholas Gamboa said.
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worked to make a difference by collecting the campus’ recyclable paper every thursday; also see pages 88-89
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performed plays, musicals and in competitions; also see pages 88-89
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“My favorite part [of French Club] was the homecoming parade because marching with the signs was fun,” freshman Emily Atwood said.
FRONT: Sponsor Ann Ballentine, Amy Bonilla, Caroline Harding, Alex Acosta, Sponsor Dr. Safia Mami. ROW 2: Emily Atwood, Kristen Pursley, Caley Brock, Cinzia Calabretta, Katelyn Williams, Alexis Mauerman, Daniela Reina, Rachel Machado. BACK: Irving Miranda, Talissa Soto, Blake Daniels, Ruth Ann Galatowitsch, Karina Flores, Channa Harrington, Dakota Lewis, Kaitlyn Dike.
Be currently in French 2 or above.
Fill out an application form for entry into FhS and submit, on time, to dr. mami. must have an overall 3.5 gPa in the last 3 semesters of French. Be an active member of the French Club.
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REQUIREMENTS FOR FRENCH HONOR SOCIETY
DANIELA REINA jUNIOR
[I jOINEd FRENCh CLUB] BECaUSE I waNtEd tO haVE a BEttER UNdERStaNdINg OF FRENCh OUtSIdE OF thE CLaSSROOm.
FRONT: Sponsor Ann Ballentine, Caley Brock, Cinzia Calabretta, Daniela Reina, Sponsor Dr. Safia Mami. BACK: Alex Acosta, Katelyn Williams, Alexis Mauerman, Rachel Machado.
recognized french club members for excelling in the french language
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paired with love letters and created valentine cards to send to children in hospitals.
VaLENtINE CaRdS
POCKEt FLagS members folded small American flags to send to troops across sea.
and bought gifts and made cards to send to them.
OPERatION ChRIStmaS ChILd each member chose a child
REINdEER ROmP at the museum of art, members painted kids faces and helped with activities for the holiday season.
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ACTIVITIES
KRISTEN HARDING, FRESHMAN
LOOKS gOOd ON a COLLEgE aPPLICatION.
I waNtEd tO BE mORE INVOLVEd IN SChOOL. It aLSO
helped the local community through projects; also see pages 80-81
THE HAVEN
FRONT: Jonathan Warren, Catherine Porter, Emily Oswald, Alexa Rossi. ROW 2: Anthony Ray, Hannah Akbarzadeh, Devan Spear. BACK: Amy Comstock, Taylor Davis, Amanda Fleminger.
FRONT: Ronald Heinkel II, Baylee Thomas, Kristen Harding, Sydney Gregory, Laura Gomez.
FRESHMAN CLASS
planned events for their class; also see pages 98-99
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members held events to spread the french culture and language; also see pages 104-105
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[Without HOSA] I wouldn’t have been able to go to Cypress Creek [High School] for competitions,” junior Rachel Watson said.
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ANNA BORIA SOPHOMORE
[MY FAVORITE PART ABOUT HILIGHTS] IS EDITORIAL WRITING BECAUSE THERE ARE LESS BOUNDARIES. THEY ALLOW FOR YOUR PERSONAL SPIN ON THEM.
learned and improved health care skills
FRONT: Sponsor Elisabeth Smith, Abbey Larr, Rachel Machado, Danielle Kennedy, Daniela Figueroa. ROW 2: Elisa Carrion, Emily Brocket, Matara Francis, Crystal Newton, Rachel Watson, Mackenzie Sexton, Barbara Mercedes, Marie Formica. ROW 3: Delaney Hoevenaar, Jenna Layton, Elaine Rojas, Pamela Bautista, Stephanie Sims, Abria Allah, Dana Brown, Karl Soliven, Alison Heffernan. ROW 4: Carlos Roman, Cierra Walker, Haylea Bettmann, Laura Gavern, Kevin Villegas, Ricardo Jones, Danielle Peacy. BACK: Timmon Hall II, Gabriel Diaz, Christopher Quirola, Pierre Roberts, David Rivera, Talia Decant.
FRONT: Amanda Fleminger, Catherine Porter, David Matteson, Jonathan Warren, Brendan Hall, Katelyn Edwards, Justin Kane. ROW 2: Thomas Egan, Sara Casler, Karen Jaen, Louis Patrick, Jessica McCoy, Molly Wallace, Stephanie Garcia. BACK: Victoria Treiber, Anna Boria, Mark Vagelakos, Cooper Brock, Joseph Collazo, Lindsay Alexander.
photo/Renee Burke photo/Dean Stewart Photography
HI-LIGHTS
offered community service oppurtunities and raised money for charities; also see pages 80-81
KEY CLUB
FRONT: Zoe Allen, Stephen Kirk, Kirstie Friend, Samantha Kinser, Corrine Grothe, David Ballentine, Caroline Rohe, Christopher Thompson, Christopher Slason. ROW 2: Myranda Lane, Taylor M. Wood, Kristelle Calderon, Karl Soliven, Kailee Kovacs, Jordan Askew, Lelah Gainey, Anita Velgara. ROW 3: Melissa Valverde, Stephanie Spence, Jessica Lee, Daniela Reina, Felicia Ballard, Stephanie Roman Caban, Briahna Pinsky, Katherine Braund, Melanie Ferreira. ROW 4: Hannah Kreger, Barbara Mercedes, Alandra Kelly, Christine Maloney, Kaley Bookhardt, Trent Sellers, Kaley Knapp, Sponsor Kelly Morales. ROW 5: Amal Omar, Sanya Delvalle, Ekkoe Wilson, Gretchen Gutierrez, Erin Dudley, Garrett Pierzynski. BACK: Francisco Lopez Cruz, Nicole Guerrero Villacis, Evan Tobin, Ashley Clingman, Dimitri Tsirigotis, Dalles Black.
FRONT: Taylor Gies, Bethany Harper, Elizabeth McEwan, Robbi Garrett,Yesenia Vazquez. ROW 2: Michelle Tongue, Victoria Murray, Emily Rushlow, Madison McElroy, Tayler Buono, Sydney Geren, Kaitlin Davis, Gene Trujillo. ROW 3: Shannon Gresosky, Olivia Swartwood, David Ballentine, Daniela Reina, Christopher Brenes, Rachel Machado. ROW 4: Ricardo Jones, David Rivera, Rachel Watson, Crystal Newton, Laura Gavern, Haylea Bettmann. BACK: Stephanie Sims, Matara Francis, Pamela Bautista, Dana Brown.
JUNIOR CLASS photo/Dean Stewart Photography
planned events like the homecoming dance and prom; also see pages 98-99
photo/Dean Stewart Photography
newspaper published seven issues of the newspaper; also see pages 62-63
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n hOpE thROUgh LEttERS. With marker in hand, senior Amy Comstock makes a card for a sick child. “I love knowing that I am brightening someone’s day by making a card for them,” Comstock said. Comstock restarted the club at Boone. I like how we are all a big family and we work together with a common goal. KAITlYN dIKE, SOPHOMORE
My favorite part was getting to know everyone and bonding with the group since I was new to the school. CARA GRAY, JUNIOR
My favorite part is how close the staff is and how everyone actually cares about what were doing to make this a great yearbook. CHRISTIE RIECK, JUNIOR
wrote and decorated cards for terminally ill children; also see pages 80-81
FRONT: Melissa Utley, Cailyann Coble, Amy Comstock, Hilary Armstrong, Alexandra Beavers. ROw 2: Heather Classe, Madison Lumbert, Caley Brock, Amanda Fleminger. BACK: Tisha James, Brooke Dawkins, Ashley Micks.
FRONT: Victoria Lai, Thomas Boyd, Allison Sloan, Caley Brock, David Ballard, Vivien Quattrone, Samantha Mills. ROw 2: Lindsey Wilhite, Christie Rieck, Sehar Noor, Amy Comstock, Brooke Dawkins, Carey Ilgenfritz, Carly Burton. ROw 3: Ashley Micks, Channa Harrington, Emily Nusbickel, Holly Smith, Blake Rios, Coral Dixon, Caroline Coleman, Olivia Crane. BACK: Chelsea Saba, Sarah Berlinsky, Alexis Martinez, Stephanie Nebeker, Kaitlyn Dike, Kayla Combs, Delaney Arkeilpane, Cara Gray.
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staff published the 59th annual yearbook containing 464 pages; also see pages 62-63
LOVE LETTERS
“I get to become closer with all the people that are in [HOSA] with me,” junior Stephanie Sims said.
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photo/Allie Sloan
photo/Renee Burke
photo/dean Stewart Photography Photography
FRONT: Christina Velez, Megan Johnson, Jordan Banko, Stori Woodstock, Megan Bigelow, Lindsay Greer, Michael Butler, Cassandra Spielman, Abimael Arroyo, Darah Barnes, Jose Eslava, Elizabeth Sciotto, Christina Ragland, Karina Ferreira, Hannah Ryder, Colleen Welsh, Ariana Miller. ROw 2: Heather Reed, Katy Smith, Alexander Ames, Desiree Vinson, Louis Effron, Meredith Mathews, Connor Parks, Kenwin Hunte, Cody Minnear, Samuel Benjamin, Nathan Wallace, Jennifer Sayegh. ROw 3: Gina Rodriguez, Grant Frey, John Rossi, Aaron Spielman, Samuel Holleman, Alexander Fuqua, Julieanna Leon, Bridget Bonnette, Christian Jaen, Trenton Haddock, Ramin Ragbir, Serenela Pelier, Victoria Brodie, Kelly Sizemore, Adrian Cueto, Venecia Ferguson, Hillary Geiger, Angelica Sassmann Dubois, Chloe Watson, Kristina Dauphinee, Lindsay Yaeger, Alexis Gould, Glynn Hollingshead, Jenny Nguyen, Morgan Winters, Trae O’Harrow,Yesenia Vazquez. ROw 4: Destinee Quintana Morales, Emily Ergle, Claudia Vila, Kaylee Stillwell, Matthew Bishop, Colin Eaton, Bradley Rohrer-Colvin, Jessica Karney, Kevin Schoeppler, Catherine Niu, Allison Montalvo, Erick Sanchez, Alexa Barrett, Mitchell Warner, Sarah Davis, Ilyana Vargas, Samantha Adams, Charlene Keiser, Ashley Washington, Nicholas Dickinson,Yuran Di Cianni, Cheyenne Sangrey, Alexis Lemay, Roger Gadson, Charlotte Blackmon-Fite, Natalie Watson. ROw 5: Nakaissia Reed, Katherine Braund, Sarah Spielman, Allison Minks, Anthony Santana, Mason Crain, Michael Schroeder, Tyler Kull, John Arevalo, Jonathan Bandy, Mathieu Velez, Sean Crain, Carlos Mathis, Bashari James, Nathan Lopez, Nicholas Hughes, Keila Ramirez, Erin Tischer, Ericka Plogstedt, Joel Francis, Cole Helms, Gregory Bird, Bryce Brimhall, Patricia Ventresca, Brooke Struckmeyer. ROw 6: Kayla Tercero, Dakota Jones, Tiffany Brattli, Courtney Lackey-Thompson, Travis Finley, James Boyle, Marci Bushnell, Jonathan Leath, Briahna Pinsky, Hayley Knoff, Marvin Effron, William Pelier, Nathan Perroux, Christine Erwin, Elizabeth Schildwachter, Justin Holzman, Anthony Gonzalez, Xuan Shi, Josilyn Markel, Colleen Jewell, Christopher Hollingshead, Ivy Lane, Madison Lumbert, Camille Glazer, Jacqulyn Wilson, Noah Wagner, Maxwell Sensiper, Alexander Walsh, Eryn Jackson. ROw 7: Monica Alvarez, Michelle Tongue, Connor Komanski, Brenna Moseley, Bailey Paul, Clint Lyttle, Emmanuel Sotomayor, Alexander Velez, Morgan Norman, Michael Medina, Jessica Hill, Andrew Markel, Robert Shaffer, Daryl DeLoach, Jacob Smith, Michael Hunter, Brian Kelley, Selby Coleman, Matthew Murray, Jared Rosson, Emma Allen, Jesse Koenig, Andrew Herring, Cj Stoll, Casiana Aponte. BACK: Louis Patrick, Luis Serrano, Adrian Scott, Cory Diserio, Kaylesha Webster, Courtland Green, Sean Sechi, Shaiquan Williams, Drake Wornick, Victoria Stevenson.
MARCHING BAND
per formed at half time and in competitions; also see pages 106-107
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FRONT: Todd Undieme, Caleb Amy, Kristen England, Kyle Parker Prosky, Matthew Love. ROW 2: Allyse Suganuma, Emily Herrington, Taylor Dudley, Stephanie Tachon, Connor Meredith, Wesley Caplan. ROW 3: Talissa Soto, Alex Acosta, Kaitlin Cheatham, Samantha Marozzi, Steven Espinosa, Keith Hargett. BACK: Amanda Fleminger, Brendan Hall, Kaitlyn Mangold, David Matteson.
“I thought it would be good to join a debate team and [Mock Trial] is the closest thing Boone had,” sophomore Chantelle Cade said.
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worked math problems every thursday morning for cash prizes; also see pages 104-105
MATH CLUB
FRONT: Allyse Suganuma, Todd Undieme, Caleb Amy, Brody Dawkins, Stephanie Tachon, Connor Meredith, Wesley Caplan, Matthew Love, Julianne Huhn. ROW 2: Jonathan Warren, Kyle Jones, Emily Herrington, Taylor Dudley, Kristen England, Emily Oswald, Caroline Harding, Mackenzie Sexton, Sarah Daly, Anna Gentry. ROW 3: Dylan Fontaine, Talissa Soto, Alex Acosta, Kaitlin Cheatham, Samantha Marozzi, Steven Espinosa, Keith Hargett, Michelle Cardenas, Tyler Roland. ROW 4: Alexandra Swartwood, Christopher Holmes, Amanda Fleminger, Brendan Hall, Kaitlyn Mangold, David Matteson, Amy Comstock, Anthony Ray, Joel Robertson. ROW 5: David Ballentine, Charles Babir, Alexa Rossi, Amelia Cheatham, Nicole Guerrero Villacis, Francisco Lopez Cruz, Chrystal Caprice, Taylor Tachon. ROW 6: Vanessa Marozzi, Alexis Mauerman, Alexander Walsh, Cinzia Calabretta, Cassandra Spielman, Victor De Marco, Erin Dudley, Katelyn Williams. BACK: Kyle Parker Prosky, Dustin Fontaine, Mason Crain, Sarah Spielman, Caroline Jordan, Kendall Sexton, Clay Townsend.
I love helping people because I want to be a teacher and it helps me as well. I also like to see when it clicks with a student. AMANDA FleMINGeR, seNIOR
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[I like helping in the Math Center] because it makes me think I’m a leader. Kyle pARKeR pROsKy, seNIOR
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They compete against teams at the district level, then they advance to the state level. In the competitions, members give opening and closing persuasive speeches.
They meet everyday in the court room.
FAST FACTS
MODEL UN
met to learn how to interact internationally
FRONT: Christine Maloney, Devan Spear, Heather Keeler, Cathy Telfer. BACK: Blake Waranch, Jacob Ballard, Robert Rubin-Beman, Megan Tracy.
FRONT: Catherine Rocher, Estefania Jimenez, Emma Allen, Josilyn Markel. BACK: Cameron Black, Monica Joyce, Emily Blaydes, Katelyn Shoemaker.
MOCK TRIAL photo/DAllie sloanh
debated in mock trials on various topics
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members volunteered tuesdays and thursdays to tutor students; also see pages 110-111
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“I get to meet people I otherwise would not have met,” sophomore John Childers said.
BRANDIE DONELSON, SENIOR
wERE thERE ANd I LIkE thE CAUSE.
[I jOINEd OpERAtION SMILE] BECAUSE ALL My FRIENdS
Enrolled in algebra 2 or above. FRONT: Caleb Amy, Brody Dawkins, Stephanie Tachon, Connor Meredith, Wesley Caplan, Matthew Love, Julianne Huhn. ROW 2: Lauren Wood, Emily Herrington, Taylor Dudley, Kyle Jones, Emily Oswald, Caroline Harding, Sarah Daly, Anna Gentry. ROW 3: Cinzia Calabretta, Talissa Soto, Brendan Hall, Samantha Marozzi, David Matteson, Michelle Cardenas, Joel Robertson. Back: Jonathan Warren, Alexander Walsh, Clay Townsend, Alexandra Swartwood, Alexa Rossi, Amy Comstock.
FRONT: Ashley Theodoredis, Nathalie Rosario, Melanie Castro, Andreina Osorno, Kaitlin Cheatham. ROW 2: Gabriel Diaz, Kailee Kovacs, Melissa Castro, Jessica Carrasquillo, Brandie Donelson. Back: Nidia Germain, Giancarlo Cento, Amelia Cheatham, Daniel Ruiz.
Enrolled in Math club with less than four absences.
Must have A’s and B’s as final grades in math courses.
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REQUIREMENTS
raised money for children with cleft palate; also see pages 80-81
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learned about the law
participated in competitions to test general knowledge
FRONT: : John Arrelo, Alex Walsh, Thomas Boyd ROW 2: Rebecca Hunter, Mark Vagelokis
QUIZ BOWL
FRONT: John Arrelo, Alexander Walsh, Thomas Boyd. Back: Rebecca Hunter, Mark Vagelakos.
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the members travel to other Orange County schools to compete. Three teams participate; one team asks the question and the other two teams answer. The teams make up their own questions based on general knowledge from core classes.
FAST FACTS
FRONT: Officer Scott Daniels, Camille Layton, Chase Erickson, Alec Hyer, Tori Carter, Caitlin Killgore, Heidi Heisner. ROW 2: Weang Ruach, Lauren Main, Chelsea Taylor, Natalie Wilson, Deon Cooper, Denzel Yarbough, David Shearlupha, Brittany Gault, Kellsey Myrick, Estefania Jimenez, Gina Rodriguez, James Vega. ROW 3: Christian Rydstrand, Benjamin Griffin, John McGrady, Katelyn Schettino, Cesar Faria, Jade Roberts, Nestmarie Rivera, Travis Pulliam, Nicholas Tom,Vanessa Cardenas, Karl Kage, Grill Wiffen. ROW 4: Timothy Hamilton, Alexis Vancura, Vanessa Marozzi, Zachary Clinton, Michael Medina, Angel Lozada, Ismael Quinones, Dejan Dragicevic, Alexander Herrington, Anthony Quezada, Jamal Galette. ROW 5: Jason Fennimore, Dakota Simmons, Rachel Watson, Briana Guerra, Alexis Sheppard, Jakeria White, Allison Hammond, Jocelyn Bian, Karen Ramirez, Elias Sevilla, Alex Havens. ROW 6: Kristelle Calderon, Sanya Delvalle, Nien Chull, Mason Runge, Ryan Smith, Kenneth Dubourg, Daniel Dewitz, Thomas Scott, Taylor Brune, Samantha O Born, Mary Dusing, Brianna Cameron. ROW 7: David Merchant, Casiana Aponte, Bailey Paul, Cole Helms, Shawn Latimer, Stephen Brock, Samuel McWilliams, Kendall Byerly, Darius-Malik Cruz, Brandon Reddick. ROW 8: Alexander Fuqua, Matthew Parks, Kyle Walsh, Christopher Knox, Lesley Victor, Shakarr Presley, Joseph Johnson, John Mazzotta, Kari Simmons, Brittany Wright. Back: Marvin Williams, Valeria Vasco, Nasrine Moqharnesi, Mariah Marshall, Blake Sanderson, Matthew Roberts, Brian Ferrari, Deion Camoes, Daniel Borrell, Joseph Pomeroy.
POLICE CADETS
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are students who excell in mathematics
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JACQUELINE COFFINDAFER FRESHMAN
worked to keep kids drug free and safe
FRONT: sponsor Janibelle Jackson, Darah Barnes, Cynthia Gonzales, Jonathan Warren, Alexa Rossi. Back: Merrie Grace Harding, Diana Ferreiro, Emily Oswald, Talissa Soto, Kristelle Calderon, Jacqueline Coffindaffer.
FRONT: Bradley Quinones, Alex Acosta, Jesus Colon Nazario, Rafeal Esparza, Sara Casler, Armando Santin. ROw 2: Kaitlyn Hayes, Ashley Clavette, Cristian Guerra, Kidamy Gonzalez, Ashley Cassidy, Alejandro Vazquez-Dickson. ROw 3: Tyler Smith, Dylan Chang, Natalia Gonzalez, Pablo Garcia , Traci Parrish, Cassaundra Crowell, Talissa Soto. ROw 4: Christopher Clark, Axell Hernandez, Samantha Harris, Cody Farmer, Daniel Claypool, Christopher Espinosa, Jacqueline Tongue, Javier Dejesus. ROw 5: Hector Ortiz, Wesley Rodriguez, Robert Smith, Kurt Lynn, Axel Cruz, Christopher Escotto, Alexandria Vanhouten, Anthony Borja. ROw 6: Kyle Walsh, Allison Hammond, Jocelyn Bian, Jakeria White, Alexis Sheppard, Karen Ramirez, Marvin Williams, Ryan Smith, Nicholas Chuilli, Nicholas Tom, Vanessa Cardenas, John McGrady. Back: Craig Rouhier, Gus Wilson.
[My FaVORItE paRt aBOUt SaFE IS] SEEINg My FRIENdS aNd hELpINg pEOpLE BE dRUg FREE aNd MakE gOOd ChOICES.
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“[In Serendipity] I get to learn about different cultures and get to do Capoeira,”sophomore Shaffaq Noor said.
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FRONT: Sehar Noor, Alexis Mauerman, Nicole McGee, Shaffaq Noor. Back: Jenna Hines, Seth Mauerman, Sponsor Suzanne Unger.
explored the different cultures around the world
SEHAR NOOR, JUNIOR
The club is open to the interpretation of its members. One month we will be learning Brazilian martial arts, the next we will be touring a Buddhist temple.
WHAT MARERIAL DOES SERENDIPITY COVER?
Serendipity club allows students to get insight into things they normally wouldn’t think about. It really broadens your view of the world.
DESCRIBE SERENDIPITY.
FRONT: Taylor Dudley, Kyle Jones, Alexa Rossi, Carisa Gidel, Nicholas Hall. ROw 2: Chrystal Caprice, Emely Toro, Caleb Amy, Samantha Marozzi, Wesley Caplan, Kristen England, Marie Formica, Cailyann Coble. ROw 3: Julianne Huhn, Mackenzie Sexton, Caroline Harding, Lauren Burkett, Sarah Daly, Anna Gentry, Walker Jordan, Connor Meredith. Back: Keith Hargett, Tyler Johnson, Jefferson Guetzloe, Francisco Lopez Cruz, Nicole Guerrero Villacis, Kaitlin Cheatham, Emily Oswald.
SENIOR CLASS
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organized the homecoming parade and the sweetheart dance; also see pages 100-101
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competed in multiple competitions; also see pages 92-93
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FRONT: Sarah Daly, Caroline Harding, Anna Gentry, Alexandra Beavers, Julianne Huhn, Madison McElroy. ROW 2: Jonathan Warren, Clay Townsend, Taylor Dudley, Kristen England, Kyle Jones, Wesley Caplan, Mackenzie Sexton, Alexa Rossi, Emely Toro. ROW 3: Madison Nagle, Chaquevia Dumas, Kaitlyn Mangold, Brendan Hall, Samantha Marozzi, Michelle Cardenas, Amy Comstock, Rebecca Galatowitsch, Ronald Heinkel II. Back: Kristen Harding, Vanessa Marozzi, Amanda Fleminger, Chelsea Donelson, Abbey Larr, Kaley Bookhardt, Brennah Mehan, Anais Sanchez, Brianna Bailey, Merrie Grace Harding.
SGA
FRONT: Kinsey Seacord, Alexandra Schelle, Lauren Wood, Heather Keeler, Monica Joyce. ROW 2: Taj Johnson, Emely Toro, Nhi Nguyen, Luann Macnitt, Elizabeth Crager, Kara Gill, Thayer Kolbo, Monique Soriano. ROW 3: Emily Blaydes, Katelyn Shoemaker, Catherine Rocher, Daniela Reina, Nhu Nguyen, Devan Spear, Leah Bisbee, Christine Maloney, Rhapsody Arias. Back: Bryan Capps, Joseph Collazo, Emily Brocket, Thomas Egan, Christopher Brenes, Carson Ritten, Rebecca Burns, Anita Velgara.
worked together to become socially aware; also see pages 78-79
SOCIAL JUSTICE
n PERFECT PICKINGS. With the Social Justic club, sophomore Roland Martinez picks fruits. The club donated the fruits to the hungry.
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“[In Social Justice] I get to fight and help people who can’t fight for themselves,” sophomore Monica Joyce said.
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FRONT: Vanessa Marozzi, Emily Porterfield, Dillon Knox, Merrie Grace Harding, Katelynn Davidson. ROW 2: Nichole Clayton, Ashley Micks, William McMillin, Christine Maloney, Julianna Sutton, Bryan Capps, Emily Brocket. ROW 3: Ana Maria Sebastiani, Bailey Jackson, Kaylee Tormos, Ashley Muse, Hannah Parker, Chelsea Donelson, Abbey Larr, Lindsay Alexander. Back: Kendall Sexton, Caroline Jordan, Brennah Mehan, Kaley Bookhardt, Brianna Bailey.
SOPHOMORE CLASS
organized fundraisers such as kiss the pig; also see pages 98-99
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gathered to learn and spread the spanish culture and language; also see pages 104-105
SPANISH CLUB
FRONT: Cassandra Spielman, Michelle Cardenas, Morgan Ascher, Mary Wright, Laura Bolivar, Matara Francis, Ashley Theodoredis. ROW 2: Abbey Larr, Alanna Raffaelli, Emily Undieme, Bianca Oliveira, Andrea Carreno, Anias Sanchez, Dimitri Tsirigotis, Amanda Ball, Catherine Rocher. ROW 3: Merrie Grace Harding, Amanda Mayer, Kaley Bookhardt, Brennah Mehan, Amelia Cheatham, Luke Smith,Yalina Baella, Sarah Carlegena, Dee Marie Diaz, Nhi Nguyen. ROW 4: John Childers, Dick Delacruz, Devan Spear, Leah Bisbee, Stephanie Spence, Jessica Lee, Sarah Spielman, Nhu Nguyen. ROW 5: Simon Tran, Nathaniel Reiff, Giusseppe Theodoredis, Nicole Guerrero Villacis, Francisco Lopez Cruz, David Rivera, Michael Murphy, Angela Fernandez, Elisa Castillo. Back: Cynthia Gonzales, Ashley Velazquez, Jaclyn Perry, Clivette Saunders, Cynthia Williams, Anashia Khan, Venecia Ferguson, Bruno Ferrari.
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organized thanksgiving baskets, canned food drive, brave aid and awards ceremony; also see pages 100-101
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FRONT: Taylor Davis, Anais Sanchez, Joseph Charles. ROW 2: Tisha James, Melissa Utley, Cassandra Spielman, Michelle Cardenas, Julianne Huhn, Clay Townsend, Alexa Rossi, Emily Herrington. ROW 3: Morgan Ascher, Laura Bolivar, Kaitlin Cheatham, Anna Gentry, Monica Joyce, Rebecca Burns, David Ballentine, Matara Francis. BACK: Ashley Theodoredis, Logan Graves, Mary Wright, Armando Santin, Christopher Brenes, Alexandra Schelle, Keith Hargett.
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FRONT: Celina Del Valle, Taja Snell. ROW 2: Tyesha White, Krysharra Johnson, Natalie Kinscy. BACK: Abria Allah, Christopher Smith, Shaniece Frye, Morgan Williams.
Complete an application form on time.
Currently in Spanish 2 or above.
Be enrolled in Spanish Club.
Must have an overall 3.5 GPA.
Complete the required hours of tutoring spanish students.
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REQUIREMENTS
practiced the art of stepping and performed at braves brawl; also see pages 82-83
SPEAR STEPPERS
“[In Spanish] it’s good to learn about different cultures,” junior David Rivera said.
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were students honored for excelling in drama; also see pages 88-89
THESPIAN SOCIETY
FRONT: Naivette Henriquez, Gabriel Gordon, Brianna Harper, Ashley Connelly, Tiffany Weagly, Alice Johnson, Carlos Santiago, Savanna Shurman. ROW 2: Daiva Peric,Yasmin Blackman, Noelle Lajoie, Alana Diserio, Melina Countryman, Jacob Lastarza, LeAnna Pacheco. ROW 3: Alexandra Kelly, Veronica Kelly, Caleb Roche, Gabriela De La Zerda, Matara Francis, Jackson Upperco, Courtney Haugh. BACK: Tyler Conrady, Evangelene Schildwatcher, Skylin Whitmer, Kendyl Stewart, Brandon Dalzell, Amber Crapps.
FRONT: Ivarelisse Rodriguez, Elizabeth Shearouse, Nikia Toomey. BACK: Kaiyla Brooks, Amanda Swartwout, Alison Heffernan, Scott Slovenkay.
SPORTS MEDICINE
practiced and demonstrated medical skills on student athletes; also see pages 108-109
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were spanish students honored for achievements
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“[My favorite part in Totem] is getting to read what the student body has to write,” sophomore Ella Morman said.
I enjoy the communal aspect of Web Tech because it’s nice to see everybody and meet after school. EvAN TOBIN, juNIOR
helped fix teacher’s computers and helped underclassman learn more about computers
FRONT: Zachary Garrett, Evan Tobin, Sponsor James Mitchell, Gray Floyd. BACK: Keith Hargett, Bret Triano, Christopher Quirola.
FRONT: Brianna Harper, Ashley Edwards, Kaley Craig. ROW 2: Chaquevia Dumas, Jillian Sutton, Ella Morman, Sponsor Stacy Liebman.
We fix teacher’s computers and we help underclassmen learn more about computers and web design. ZACHARY GARRETT, sENIOR
Got word out about the magazine through English teachers.
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This was Totem’s first year as a club.
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What is your favorite part about Young Republicans?stuff?
WEB TECH
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FRONT: Lauren Wood, Kaitlin Cheatham, Rachel Motta, Vivian Motta. BACK: Sponsor Michael Glester, Maergrethe Box, Kyla Peirce, Josilyn Markel.
WRITING CENTER
debated controversial topics and discussed political issues
YOUNG REPUBLICANS
PATRICK DARIN, JUNIOR
FRONT: Jessica Smith, Jefferson Guetzloe, Patrick Darin, Annika Podeswa, Caroline Rohe. ROW 2: Rachel Motta, Daniel Pickert, Stephen Fleming, Emily Reinheimer. BACK: Vivian Motta, Robert Shaffer, Cynthia Gonzales, Kyle Leveille.
We started the club to become more socially aware of politics. There was a political club but we didn’t find it productive. In this organization we talk about national topics and current events, as well as having a focus on community service. As president I lead discussions as well as delegate topics they can discuss. Basically facilitate the meeting.
WHY DID YOU START THIS CLUB?
Contrary to popular belief. Getting other people’s opinions because it’s not all Republicans and it’s interesting to see what other people think.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PART ABOUT YOUNG REPUBLICANS?
Never use a foreign phrase, a scientific word, or a jargon word if you can think of an everyday English equivalent. Never use passive voice when you can use the active.
If it is possible to cut a word, do it.
other figure of speech you are used to seeing in print. Never use a long word when a short one will do.
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helped students with their writing during lunches; also see pages 110-111
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collected student writing and art to publish in a literacy magazine
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“You make the coolest friends [in drama] and it’s a safe environment. No one judges you,” senior Carlos Santiago said.
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Building the imaginative sets for an extravagant production such as Willy Wonka took time and patience along with a knack for knowing how to construct something. Sophomore John Dreiling and six others spent three hours everyday after school, and five hours every Saturday for a month, building the set for Willy Wonka so the cast could use it to rehearse. “I’ve always liked building stuff and seeing the way things work. When the cast uses [the set] it’s really cool and I’m proud of the hard work,” Dreiling said.
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n BUNDLE OF LAUGHS. Providing the crowd with continuous laughter, junior Tyler Conrady performs his part in the Evening of Entertainment. “[Being on stage] is a great feeling. Acting is the only thing I’m good at, and it’s nice to know people are enjoying it,” Conrady said. He won best in show in monologues at districts.
As nerves filled their bodies and the final touches of hair and makeup were completed the actors prepared to go on stage for the premiere of I SawYou Scream Last Friday the 13th on Elm Street. Scream, written by Director Rob Ward, premiered on Oct. 27. The play, shown through the 29th, featured characters such as Snooki and Twilight stars, Edward and Bella. “Rob really worked hard to find a balance between spoofing the movies and making them recognizable and relevant to the audience. He was able to make the perfect balance between horror and humor,” junior Kendyl Stewart said. The play broke the ice with laughs and scares from the classic horror movies A Nightmare on Elm Street and Saw. “[My peers said] it was really funny and relatable. Everyone could find humor [in it]. It also got more people interested in our drama community,” senior Ashley Connelly said. With the excitement from the Halloween play, the cast also had to
n FROZEN SHOCKED. Senior Alice Johnson amuses the crowd as she performs the Melancholy Play at the Evening of Entertainment. “[My favorite part about Drama] is the acting and stimulation it provides. You really have to think and I like that,” Johnson said.
n MUSIC LOVE. Clipboard in hand, Sophomore Kyra Kemp sings “I Know It’s Today” from Shrek the Musical during the Evening of Entertainment. “[My favorite part is] the acting and singing all jammed into one. I can’t think of anywhere I’d rather be,” Kemp said.
tackle the pressure of competition. “This has been our most awesome year yet. As long as you put energy into everything you do, it will go well as long as you don’t quit halfway through,” junior Veronica Kelly said. At districts the crew earned 18 superiors, eight excellents and sixth place out of 30 in their one act, “Proof ”. Seven of their performances, including a large group musical, two duet acting scenes and two monologues, qualified for the Florida State Thespian Festival. “[My favorite part of the year] was districts because we were with other people like us. It made us feel less bad about being weird,” Kelly said. After all the time and effort put into the production and districts, the actors were thankful for the year’s outcome. “[Drama] is pretty important to me. It gave me somewhere to go in high school and I made a lot of new friends. It changed me and made me a better person,” senior Jacob Lastarza said. n holly SMITh
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n FIST PUMP. In the I SawYou Scream production freshman Gabriella Beals plays the Jersey Shore star, Snooki. “[I think the play] went great. There are a whole bunch of newbies in the cast and we all got along,” Beals said. n The old IS yoUng. Made up as an old man, junior Jackson Upperco acts as a father with a mental disorder. “[My favorite part is] the applause. It makes everything worthwhile and justifies all of our hard work,” Upperco said. n Throwback. Dressed as Michael Jackson, senior Gabriel Gordon performs the “Thriller” dance. “[Being on stage is] the most exciting thing I can do. It’s the best feeling in the world,” Gordon said. n gaga For draMa. With her hands on her hips, junior Dalles Black portrays Lady Gaga. “[Being on stage] is very unexplainable. It’s a rush. You just want to entertain,” Black said.
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“[Band] is fun; you get to show the parents what you’ve learned,” senior Kristina Dauphinee said.
n blow your mind away. Blowing into his euphonium low brass, senior Jared Rosson plays at the Winter Concert. “[The best thing about concerts is] the overall quality of us playing as a whole,” Rosson said. Rosson was in the elbow brass section.
accepted to perform at Carnegie Hall. Aside from being nervous before the concerts, the Wind Symphony now had Carnegie Hall on their minds and felt the pressure to play well when they traveled to New York City to participate in the event. This opportunity was reserved for few and was a goal of beginning band members. “Since freshman year, my main motivation for practicing was making it into Wind Symphony, which I achieved last year,” Bishop said. The Sound of the Braves participated in events such as concerts, Relay for Life, Jazz Under the Stars and graduation. “I feel great because I love making people feel happy through playing music,” senior Marci Bushnell said. Joining band encompassed more than practicing scales and memorizing sheet music. There was a collective expression of singularity with every harmonic sound that was reflected in the students’ bond. “In band, we not only spend a lot of time together, but we get to know each other by playing our music,” Bushnell said. n OLIVIA CRANE AND SEHAR NOOR
n FoCus aT iT’s besT. Junior Evangelene Schildwachter plays the clarinet. “I think it’s fun to show off all our hard work,” Schildwachter said. Schildwachter was one of the band members that performed at Carnegie Hall in New York.
An excited crowd poured into the band room as students grabbed cases out of lockers and set up stands in their respective sections. The flutes practiced their vibrato, perfecting it for “October,” while the woodwinds inserted their reeds, ready to run through scales. The chaos abruptly halted as the conductor raised his baton and called for silence. With all eyes on him, the students started to play, gradually forming one unified note, one sound. The Sound of the Braves. “The vast majority of the band is tied together by our passion for making music. We don’t want to disappoint each other so we do whatever we can to play the music to the best of our ability,” junior Matthew Bishop said. The concert band’s performances contrasted those of marching band’s which required more physical endurance. Though concert band was not physically strenuous, its members faced emotional stress performing in front of a silent audience. “[It feels] completely different; it’s like switching worlds. You go from playing for a crowd that’s yelling to a crowd that’s completely silent,” junior Katherine Braund said. The band found out in May that they were one of the six high school bands across the nation to be
sound of the braves came together in a different atmosphere
n plAy yOuR hEART OuT. With all heart and soul, senior Mason Crain plays his saxophone at the Winter Concert. “[My favorite thing about concerts is] just playing the music,” Crain said. “It’s usually challenging, so it’s fun to play.” Crain participated in the band for all four years in high school.
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Playing as part of a band and getting to play the French horn as opposed to the mellophone. [i like] playing the French horn more because i like the sound more and how it blends into the band more.
CONCERT BAND?
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE THING ABOUT
it’s a lot less demanding physically, but it can be more emotionally demanding being on stage, because concert band requires more musicality than marching band [which] creates more of an impact when playing.
TO BEING ON THE FIELD?
HOW DOES BEING ON STAGE FEEL COMPARED
There are different instruments and we don’t march. Concert band equals no marching and no physical involvement. i play French horn in concert and mellophone in marching.
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“Love Letters gives you a chance to do something for someone other than yourself and that makes me feel good,” senior Carey Ilgenfritz said.
Eating donuts, giggling, passing glue and scissors, Love Letters club members made cards for terminally ill children. Abrams Jamassi began the club in 2007, but after his graduation in 2008, the club ceased to exist. “[I restarted the Love Letters Club because] I wanted to do something that was worth my time, and that would benefit others,” senior Amy Comstock said. The club sent the cards to Kaitlyn Chana, founder of the nationwide Love Letters association. Once Chana read and approved the cards, she sent them to specific hospitals and organizations. Every Tuesday after school, the club made cards in Room 11-107. Participants in the club varied from week to week. “[I like being in the Love Letters club] because I feel like I’m making an impact or difference in someone’s life,” Comstock said.
long live love letters
n SIGNED WITH LOVE.. In a meeting, senior Hilary Armstrong colors a card for a sick child. “I like the people and the environment [of the club]. Since everyone is there to help people it’s a nice place,” Armstrong said. The Love Letters club offered community service hours for making cards.
YEZLIE MIRANDA, SENIOR
The aroma of fudge brownies and other treats enveloped the room, and the heat from the oven warmed the air. New on campus, the Baking Braves was founded by Sydney Geren as a way to intertwine her interests in baking and helping others. The idea began when Geren and friend Gene Trujillo were sitting in study hall chatting about joining clubs. Geren mentioned the idea of a baking
club and the idea grew from there. To raise money for the Hubbard House, the Baking Braves held a car wash at Chick-fil-A. They also baked desserts once a month to serve to the Hubbard House residents at dinner. With initiative, the club used baking to bring students together for a good cause. “We are doing it for a good cause, not just baking for the heck of it; [we want to] spread the joy of treats,” Trujillo said.
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n wRaP IT uP. Sophomore Devan Spear wraps gifts for children in need. “It was fun to be able to help someone with a great group of people,” Spear said. n baG THE baGS. At a Haven meeting, Sophomore Bryan Capps puts together bags for the Reindeer Romp. “[I helped because] all of my friends were there and it was doing something to help out,” Capps said.
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n PaSSING NOTES. Instead of using a translator, freshman Jamie Whaley writes notes to her peer buddy to communicate. “[I liked the mixer because] we partied, had fun and laughed a lot,” Whaley said.
Laughing and talking about their day, the Best Buddies gathered for a lunch. Best Buddies was a club where students with mental disabilities were paired with non-disabled students for activities together. As president of the club, senior Camille Layton organized the pizza lunches, the movie nights and fundraisers. “I think a lot of people think [the Best Buddies Club] is a friendship club and we don’t do a lot, but the buddies go through a lot of stuff that regular teenagers don’t have to deal with. Talking to them and helping them will make a difference in their lives,” Layton said.
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“Up, over, corner, up, over, corner,” was the phrase repeated in seniorw Emily Oswald’s mind as she folded flags to send to soldiers overseas. Oswald was the co-creator and president of The Haven, a club which offered community service opportunities on campus. As president, Oswald planned the service events and organized the meeting agenda with the help of club member, senior Catherine Porter. At the meeting on Oct. 6, the club folded 256 flags. They gave the flags to the American Lagion Auxiliary which were sent to Afghanistan. “Although I do not have any family currently serving in the military, I have the greatest respect for those who do, so it was nice to send flags of encouragement to the soldiers,” Oswald said. The Haven also participated in Operation Christmas Child shoe boxes and Reindeer Romp for Festival of Trees. photo/Samantha Mills
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letters and care packages to soldiers overseas.
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the childrens’ Christmas lists and went to movie nights with them and served popcorn. SELLING PIZZa. Sold Flipper’s pizza after school to raise funds for shipping packages.
RuSSELL HOME. Collected items for
club prepared and served meals to the guests.
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third Sunday of every month and dinner the first Sunday of every month with Kiwanis.
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With fists pumping, voices shouting and the music turned up, the Key Club and residents of the Russell Home enjoyed a karaoke night together. “[My favorite project was] working with the Russell Home because children and adults with mental and physical disabilities don’t get much attention from the community,” club president, Corrine Groth said. The Key Club volunteered at the Russell Home by having karaoke nights with the children or doing fundraisers, such as selling pizza after school, to earn money for items on the Russell Home childrens’ Christmas wish list. Completing the wish list was a collaborative effort, led by the Key Club, in which teachers and other clubs from around the school participated. On Dec. 17, club members took the presents to the Russell Home and enjoyed a celebratory movie night. “After [working at the Russell Home and] finding out that only two of the childrens’ families visits them, I’m a little sad, but knowing that I’ve made their day just a little better makes all the difference,” Groth, junior, said.
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n SOLd by THE SLICE. With pizza in hand, junior Dana Brown waits for the bell to ring so she can sell the slices. “Originally I joined so I could get community service hours, now I’m glad because it’s really fun,” Brown said. Each slice was $2.
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n VOICE OF AN ANGEL. During the Major Works Concert featuring Missa Kenya, senior Kaley Mead sings. “[The best part of the concert was] being with the entire chorus because usually we’re in separate classes,” Mead said. “Doing something like that is a nice experience.”
“[When I’m performing] it’s awesome because everybody is looking at you and people are smiling.”
“We get to sing a bunch of different types of music because [Mr.Doherty] doesn’t make us sing just one certain type,” junior Dillon Green said.
“When I’m performing I’m very focused and intense. It’s very serene to me because it’s something I love.”
HEATHER ROBLES, JUNIOR
n ALL TOGETHER NOW. Sophomores Melanie Berrios and Angela Fernandez clap their hands to the music. “[The best part about choir is] meeting new people and learning a lot about music, like how to read it,” Fernandez said. She began singing in fifth grade with the goal of having a future in music.
“Whenever I’m on stage I feel as though I have the whole world in my hands.”
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n PERFECT MELODY. Scattered amongst the audience, senior Alana Diserio sings for their finale. “[When I’m performing] I feel free in a way; you leave all your troubles out the door,” Diserio said.
n SING ON KEY. As he sings, junior Angel Lozada keeps his eyes on the conductor. “The best part about being in choir is learning the music and finding out about what influenced the composer to write it,” Lozada said. This year Lozada sang “More Than Words” at Brave Aid.
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n SING WITH SOUL. At the Fall Concert, junior Colton McCorkle sings with the choir. “The best part of performing is the thrill; when you’re singing you just let your heart pour out,” McCorkle said. n SHINING BRIGHT. Before a home football game, senior Lauren Wood, junior Dalles Black, senior Kaley Mead, and sophomore Harrison Geiger sing the National Anthem. “[I was inspired to join chorus because] I just love singing,” Wood said.
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Sept. 18 With guidance from his teammates junior Cesar Faria searches for dolls scattered along the ground. “[The best part of the retreat was] spending time with friends and getting to meet new people from other chorus departments,” Faria said.
students that made the All-State choir rehearsed in Tampa, Florida.
Jan. 13 On the road the
the Major Works Concert, sophomore Skylin Whitmer performs a solo. “It was a lot of fun and I was excited to be performing,” Whitmer said.
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At the Fall Concert, sophomore Elisa Castillo performs. “[My favorite part of the Fall Concert was] how we all got together to put the final product on,” Castillo said.
that the test would consist of. “[Before the audition I told them to] go in there and perform the way we’ve practiced. Don’t do anything different just because there are judges,” Doherty said. This was Lumbert’s first year as a member of the choir and she was able to make it to All-State without any previous choir experience. Other students, like Geiger auditioned and qualified when he was in eighth grade. “I am very eager [to go back,]” Geiger said. “I’m nervous but I won’t regret any minute of it because I know it’s going to be a very good experience.” Friends and family had only positive things to say about feedback from the judges. “My mom was really excited because she knows that music is what I want to do in my future and All-State is going to help me improve my skills,” Lumbert said. For these two choral students, All-State could only be described as a great experience. They had the opportunity to be surrounded by great performers and conductors while doing what they loved. “Singing in a huge choir filled with the best musicians in the state is an experience they’ll remember for their entire lives,” Doherty said. n DELANEY ARKEILPANE
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As the judges entered the room the mass of students shifted forward in their seats. This was the third and final round of auditions for All-State. Nerves were high but the stress would soon be over. “There was tension in the room where all the auditions were,” junior Madison Lumbert said. “It was intimidating.” Seven students including: seniors Caitlin Killgore and Emma Hunsicker, juniors Dalles Black, Lumbert and Colton McCorkle and sophomores Harrison Geiger and Cody Baker made the All-State choir. “It was a surprise [to make it] because you always think you never did as well as you actually did,” Geiger said. All-State is a choir for the best of the best choral students. The first audition consisted of a written music theory test; if they passed the first round they then had to sight read music later that day. The final test of their talent consisted of a vocal audition that occurred a month later. “The atmosphere at the audition is serious and academic,” choral instructor Jussi Doherty said. “It’s kind of like the FCAT for singers.” Doherty provided after school tutoring twice a week for the students to rehearse for the audition. During this time, they worked on sight singing and music theory skills
students expanded their musical talent by auditioning for All-State
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“This year [NJROTC] is more [about] leadership. Kids are learning how to be leaders,” sophomore Marisol Mercado said.
As she pushed up and let back down, junior Kaitlyn Hayes let out a sigh of relief as she finished her last push up for the day. Executive Officer Hayes was just one of the Naval Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps students who trained to make it to the NJROTC State competition on March 5. “[The journey was] hectic but relieving; it’s our moment to shine,” Hayes said. “[We want to] end the year with a bang.” Led by their Cadet Captain Jesus Colon Nazario, the students worked out every Tuesday and Thursday. The competing students conditioned by doing drills, push-ups, sit-ups and running around the track. Cadets also came
on Saturdays to work out and stay fit for the upcoming competition. To make it to the state competition, NJROTC had to place in the top three at the Tampa Bay Tech High School Titan competition. With the help of their sergeants, the cadets perfected their steps and were able to travel around the state to compete. The cadets participated in four section NJROTC competitions and placed in the top three in all of them. “[The sergeants] provide us the environment but we pretty much do it on our own,” Hayes said. Inspections on Wednesdays also helped the cadets prepare for the competitions, teaching the
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n MARCHING MEN. Color Guard Commanders seniors Anthony Borja and Jesus Colon Nazario march in the homecoming parade. “[My favorite part of Color Guard is that] you get to do something for the veterans who risked their lives,” Colon Nazario said. Colon Nazario was picked to be on the NJROTC Color Guard among others because he was one of the best in his unit.
proper presentation of the uniforms. “The initial thing [in preparing for competition] is getting uniforms ready,” First Sergeant Gus Wilson said. “If my cadets come in top five I will be ecstatic. It will be the best thing that happens to this unit.” At their other competitions, the cadets participated in every event including armed and unarmed basic, unarmed and armed exhibition, color guard, push-ups, sit-ups, 100 meter and 200 meter relays and academics. “It’s a really nervous experience. After it’s done, you’re all right, but when you’re there you have butterflies,” senior Cadet Lieutenant Commander Anthony Borja said. n KAITLYN DIKE
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n DANCE ALL NIGHT. At the Military Ball, seniors Kevin Janer and Layla Bryan dance together. “[My favorite part of the military ball is] watching the commands change. It shows how leadership travels through people,” Janer said. The Military Ball was Dec. 10 at the Renaissance Hotel.
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n FLYING THE SHIP. Visiting the Kennedy Space Center, junior Ashley Cassidy plays on a simulator for the space shuttle. “It was a great experience getting to know each other better,” Cassidy said. The cadets went on a VIP tour of the Kennedy Space Center and saw the shuttle up close.
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n PUSH UP. During after school conditioning, junior Hunter Colangelo does push ups to stay in shape. “Sometimes [conditioning is] difficult but I wouldn’t say it’s hard. Some of the standards aren’t easy to meet like precision and timing,” Colangelo said. The cadets trained every Tuesday and Thursday in preparation for competition. n AT ATTENTION. Standing at attention, the NJ ROTC cadets wait for inspection. “[Inspections] are kind of hard but as long as you’re focused you’re good,” freshman Tyler Smith said. Cadets are inspected every Wednesday at school and at competitions. n GUN SHOW. At a competition, the armed drill team does their routine for the judges. “My favorite [part of competition] would be spinning the rifles and the closeness of it all,” sophomore Daniel Claypool said. The cadets worked on their drill skills everyday during class. photo courtesy/ Ashley Cassidy
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[my favorite part is] the discipline. RAFAEL ESPARZA, SENIOR
the leadership opportunities [and] the bonds that are built within the unit. ALEX ACOSTA, SENIOR
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“The most memorable moment of this year was Powder Bowl when we got to play the juniors,” sophomore Emily Porterfield said.
Behind the lavish decorations and pumping music, people were unaware that the Junior Class Council put the homecoming dance together. The Junior Class Council began preparing and organizing for the dance the first weeks of school. At their September retreat, student government association and class officers chose the theme, “A Time to Treasure”. The class council and officers organized the lighting and the decorations for the tables the day before and the day of the event. The Junior Class also organized the class float and planter and participated in Braves Brawl. “It’s hard work to keep up with everything going on that week but a lot of memories come from it, and I like being a part of that,” Junior Class Council vicepresident Yesenia Vazquez said.
council makes dance a “time to treasure”
Although they were the lowest on the totem pole, the Freshman Class Council walked onto the football field and performed their Braves Brawl skit with heads held high. They began their skit with a freshman being trash canned on his first day of high school. A tradition many feared when they arrived on their first day. They acted as cheerleaders flirting with boys, and even had a homecoming queen. As music began the freshman did a dance they had choreographed. They had practices for over a month about once or twice a week. The skit was two minutes long, full of dancing and the freshmen acting out scenes one traditionally saw in high school. They practiced at different students’ houses participating in the skit. When
they got together they prepared the music and voice overs first, then all who were participating worked to finalize the dancing and the beginning of the skit. “It took lots of time [to put together], but it was fun bonding with my peers; I like seeing everyone in my class work together,” Freshman Class Council president Laura Gomez said. Gomez organized the placement of people on the field and helped everyone in need of it. Since the Freshman Class do not usually take part in Braves Brawl, they made an impact by participating. “We really wanted to place first or second but I feel like no matter what we did a good job. We worked very hard [on the skit] and I didn’t expect to beat people, like Bravettes,” Gomez said.
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“[It’s important to help my class] to try and get everyone involved.”
n COunTIng fREnzy. After school, sophomore Elaina Carrion counts money for Kiss the Pig. “[Being part of school is important because] it gives me a chance to help my peers,” Carrion said. She counted five teacher’s pigs.
“I love meeting new people I never would have met if I hadn’t gotten involved in different activities.”
set an influence for people my age to get more involved,” Snethen said. They spelled out sophomore.
assembly, sophomores Blake Orvis, Travis Snethen and Tyler Cope hold signs. “I like to
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n TIE IT uP. To set up for homecoming, Junior Class president Elizabeth McEwan ties balloons. “[Helping my class] makes me feel like I’m making a difference,” McEwan said. The balloons were set up the Friday before homecoming.
n SHOuT OuT. From the sidelines, junior Yazmine Ramos gives encouragement to her teammates. “Being a part of your class is important because they’re a group you’ll never forget,” Ramos said.
n CARDED. Walking next to the float, junior Tayler Buono participates in the homecoming parade. “I was in the parade because it’s a fun way to represent my class,” Buono said. The Junior Class assembled the float in three sessions.
grab the candy thrown, and music blared throughout the streets. The homecoming parade was the day before the homecoming game. Different classes and clubs made floats and took part in this event. The Junior Class Council took first place in the float contest. The float’s theme was Alice in Wonderland. It had a large clock on it, and students dressed as characters from the story. Tayler Buono dressed as a card and threw candy. “[The best part of being in the parade is] seeing all the people, like parents and little kids, excited to see you,” Buono said.
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The coins jingled as the sophomores counted the money collected from the plastic piggy banks placed around campus. This was just one of the steps for the Kiss the Pig fundraiser that the Sophomore Class organized. “I really enjoyed counting money for Kiss the Pig because I felt I was doing something positive for our school,” Sophomore Class president Dillon Knox said. The money raised bought Thanksgiving baskets for families on campus unable to buy their own dinner. Student government association took the money raised and purchased all of the items needed for a traditional dinner. “I like the fact that the money goes to the kids at our school. It makes it seem more relevant to people who donate,” Knox said. Each day during the week, the Sophomore Class and parents worked together after school to count the money. They then sent the daily totals to BBC so everyone on campus knew who was in the lead. “I feel like a good amount of money was raised and teachers worked hard to win,” Knox said. Overall they raised $2,629. Renee Burke, journalism teacher, raised the most money with $356.36. “A lot of money was raised and teachers worked hard to win,” Knox said.
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Underclass council members led school activities and helped organize fundraisers and events.
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“Academic clubs are great opportunities to excel beyond your normal capabilities,” junior Floyd Agostinelli said.
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Students attached balloons to preassembled helicopters to test its flight.
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With folded paper, students tested to see which “hornet” could travel the furthest when launched with a rubber band.
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Creating boats out of tinfoil, students competed to see which boat could hold the most pennies.
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n one on one. As freshman Brandon Kruppenbacher works on a problem, tutor Stephen Strickler watches him. “I feel like I should share my knowledge in math,” Strickler said. Strickler helped every week.
“[I help in the Math soPHoMorE Center ]because it helps [the students] understand “It helped me raise my something they didn’t before grade to a desired level.” and it feels good to be the reason why.”
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n LooP. Creating a roller coaster, senior John Arevalo tapes the ends to a chair. “[It was my favorite competition] because it allowed us to be the most creative and we had a lot of resources available,” Arevalo said. The presidents of the club tested the roller coasters with a marble.
““They can help you with what you’re having trouble with not what the class has trouble with.”
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n OVER THE TABLE. Senior Caleb Amy demonstrates how to build a bridge out of cards. “[I enjoy the Engineering Club because] it allows me to express my creativity,” Amy said. The officers judged the bridge in length and stability.
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As he scribbled set ups and practice problems on scrap pieces of papers, senior James Strickler helped other students solve and understand different math concepts. “[The Math Center] tutors kids who would otherwise not learn concepts in the normal class period,” Strickler said. Math students and math teachers ran the Math Center every Tuesday and Thursday after school. “[The students] get more time to better understand the math they were learning instead of just memorizing step by step,” Strickler said. Strickler saw improvements from C’s to A’s among the students coming in for help. The Math Center had anywhere from 20-30 kids showing up for help and Strickler helped from one to five students each session. Students that helped in the Math Center received community service hours as well as basic review of math concepts. “It helps me review basic algebra and geometry skills I have forgotten over the past three years [for when it] shows up on the SAT,” Strickler said.
n BooK WoRK. In the Math Center, junior Deon Cooper helps another student with his math. “It makes me feel like I’m giving back to other students,” Cooper said. Cooper was enrolled in AP Calculus AB.
With an open mind, senior Kyla Peirce guided students with their papers by offering ideas and her opinion to improve their writing. “We get kids coming in at all different levels. Some come in with rough ideas, others with completed papers, but no matter where they are there can always be improvement,” Peirce said. The Writing Center was open during both lunches in room 315. “Obviously, if they come in they will get a better grade on their paper. Also it is a great opportunity to get another view on your paper,” Peirce said. Peirce helped her peers by contributing ideas and correcting mechanical mistakes. By this, Peirce learned people skills that would help her in the future. “I definitely like mentoring or tutoring one on one, and I’m definitely good at that, so the skills I have developed [in the Writing Center] and the practice I have gotten helping will definitely come into practice one day,” Peirce said.
senior utilized writing center to help students and gain more writing knowledge
To help students excel in school, academic clubs and organizations assisted students by extra academic help to expand their knowledge and explore different fields of academics. n brookE dawkins
Little by little, the Engineering Club members carefully and precisely placed tin foil pieces together to form a boat. During one meeting, the club members broke off into different groups and received a 7x7 piece of tin foil and had to build a boat that could hold pennies without sinking. “[This competition] demonstrated the principle of optimization. Sometimes [the teams] can’t really do everything they want to with what they’re given,” president senior Daniel Siders said. Siders participated in the activities, but sometimes he and co-president, senior Caleb Amy, helped the teams by supervising and giving tips. “It is really nice to do fun things with the engineering field,” Siders said. Senior Matthew Love helped create the winning boat that held 87 pennies. “It was one of their favorite [competitions] I’d say. They kind of got to find out why some of the boats that won floated and why some didn’t,” Siders said.
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I enjoy the communal aspect of Web Tech because it’s nice to see everybody and meet after school. EvAN TOBIN, juNIOR
FRONT: Zachary Garrett, Evan Tobin, Sponsor James Mitchell, Gray Floyd. BACK: Keith Hargett, Bret Triano, Christopher Quirola.
FRONT: Brianna Harper, Ashley Edwards, Kaley Craig. ROW 2: Chaquevia Dumas, Jillian Sutton, Ella Morman, Sponsor Stacy Liebman.
We fix teacher’s computers and we help underclassmen learn more about computers and web design. ZACHARY GARRETT, sENIOR
Got word out about the magazine through English teachers.
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This was Totem’s first year as a club.
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“[My favorite part in Totem] is getting to read what the student body has to write,” sophomore Ella Morman said.
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FRONT: Lauren Wood, Kaitlin Cheatham, Rachel Motta, Vivian Motta. BACK: Sponsor Michael Glester, Maergrethe Box, Kyla Peirce, Josilyn Markel.
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debated controversial topics and discussed political issues
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PATRICK DARIN, JUNIOR
FRONT: Jessica Smith, Jefferson Guetzloe, Patrick Darin, Annika Podeswa, Caroline Rohe. ROW 2: Rachel Motta, Daniel Pickert, Stephen Fleming, Emily Reinheimer. BACK: Vivian Motta, Robert Shaffer, Cynthia Gonzales, Kyle Leveille.
We started the club to become more socially aware of politics. There was a political club but we didn’t find it productive. In this organization we talk about national topics and current events, as well as having a focus on community service. As president I lead discussions as well as delegate topics they can discuss. Basically facilitate the meeting.
WHY DID YOU START THIS CLUB?
Contrary to popular belief. Getting other people’s opinions because it’s not all Republicans and it’s interesting to see what other people think.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PART ABOUT YOUNG REPUBLICANS?
Never use a foreign phrase, a scientific word, or a jargon word if you can think of an everyday English equivalent. Never use passive voice when you can use the active.
If it is possible to cut a word, do it.
other figure of speech you are used to seeing in print. Never use a long word when a short one will do.
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collected student writing and art to publish in a literacy magazine
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Brooke Dawkins