Kaitlyn Dike 2011 Portfolio by Renee Burke

2010-2011

Portfolio Kaitlyn Dike

Kaitlyn Dike

2769 Mystic Cove Dr. Orlando, FL 32812 kaitlyndike@gmail.com (321) 231-3196

May 27, 2011 Employer Contact Information Name Title Company Address City State Zip Code Dear Mrs. Burke, The Legend yearbook is such an amazing publication, and I would like to continue contributing to it. Because of my prior experience working on the book I think I would make a great addition to next year’s staff. As a staffer this year I have written, interviewed, photographed and worked with fellow staffers to make another excellent book. Throughout the year I also learned more about working and navigating on InDesign and Photoshop. Having this knowledge and experience, I think I should be considered for a position. I enjoy working with others, writing and taking pictures. With these skills I would be a perfect candidate for staff. Being on staff would give me the ability to continue to develop these skills and give me opportunities for my future goals. I hope you consider me for an interview, and review the following resume. Thank you so much for your time and I hope to hear from you soon. Respectfully yours,

Kaitlyn Dike Enclosed: resume

OBJECTIVE To gain knowledge and understanding of a real publication and use skills learned from this past year.

EDUCATION Completed two years at Boone High School Graduation Date: May 2013 G.P.A. 3.4 EXPERIENCE Yearbook Staff Member, Boone High School August 2011-present RELEVANT HIGH SCHOOL STUDIES English II Honors HONORS, AWARDS AND MEMBERSHIPS • Member of the French Club • Member of the Young Republicans Club

Personal Essay

I used to think that journalism was easy, and that newspapers and magazines just came to life without considering all of the work that goes into them. Being a part of the yearbook staff made me realize how hard of a job it is to be a journalist. I never expected being a staffer on yearbook would be so hard and time consuming. But after seven deadlines of hard work and resubmits my mind was changed. I have come to appreciate the art of journalism and how hard of a job it is. I think journalism is very important in our world today when there are so many problems in our country, and even our little Boone community. Journalism sheds light on the problems that people need to be aware of, and without it we would have a very uninformed society. I got started in journalism when my mom made me sign up for the Journalism I class the summer before freshman year, because the Guidance counselor said Mrs. Burke was an amazing teacher. I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t really want to take it, but I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have a choice. After I started the class though, my mind was changed completely. I learned so much in that first year of journalism and I decided to apply for yearbook. Being on staff there was a lot of things to go through to be able to succeed. Going through edits and sometimes having to resubmit and re-do my work was frustrating at times, but it pushed me to do my best work. I also learned that to be successful I had to put in extra work inside and outside of the classroom. I learned that sacrificing a Friday night to go take pictures of a game was expected to make your spread amazing. I learned that to be able to succeed you have to be willing to be fully committed to the excellence of the book, and that nothing but your best is acceptable.

Self-Analytical Essay

Throughout the course of this year, I have learned a lot. I learned a lot about how the yearbook actually comes to life. At the beginning of the year I was confident in my writing abilities, but I quickly lost that confidence when I wrote my first sports story and had to resubmit a couple of times. I learned how to focus on one issue in the story and how to make it flow. I also learned what constitutes a quotable quote, and that sometimes you have to pull quotes out of someone to make your story better. Going through deadlines I learned that teamwork is very important and that we are all here to help each other. Being on staff, I learned that we are all working towards the same goal and that everyone is willing to help each other out. To be one staff, you have to have dedication and be committed to the book and to the other people on staff. I learned that the book doesn’t come out amazing unless everyone puts their best work in and stays dedicated to it. Selling ads for me was not that hard. I learned that connections in business are important and that if you are nice to people they are going to be willing to buy an advertisement in the book. One of the most important things I learned about this year though, was journalism ethics. Although I never broke any ethical guidelines, I learned from other people’s behaviors. I learned that using your press pass to get into a game that you weren’t covering and misquoting someone or making up information is wrong. I learned that you have to earn things and that you don’t deserve certain privileges unless you can handle them.

Reflection 1

The purpose of this spread was to cover the Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps year. I think this spread was more difficult to complete because most of the JROTC events were off of campus and it was hard to get pictures. I think the story was easier to complete than getting pictures because the club only had one goal which was to make it to states. The spread was changed a lot through the grading process because almost all pictures were changed as well most of the body copy. While creating this piece I interviewed all of the JROTC captains and went to see them practice to get a better understanding of their training and how they prepare themselves for competition. Finding pictures and identifying students was a harder aspect of this spread, but I like how it turned out. I am proud of this spread because I think it covers their competitions and overall year as well, it gave the reader insight into how the JROTC train and how they placed at competitions.

Reflection 1 First Draft

Reflection 1 Final Draft

Reflection 2

While making this spread I learned a lot more about writing sports stories and getting good quotes for a story. The spread evolved a lot from first product to final product. From the beginning, I did not know what to write for the body copy and I had to change it a lot with the help of the editors. It was difficult to get pictures because the Freshmen volleyball season ended before the deadline started and I had never gone to take pictures of their games. I also had never shot a sport event before so I learned a lot about taking pictures in the gym and setting the camera so that the pictures didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t come out orange. If I had the chance to improve the story I would add more about the season because I referenced specific games but I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t feel like it really covers the season well. I also wish I would have been able to take more pictures so that there were more staff- taken pictures rather than using professional pictures.

Reflection 2 First Draft

Reflection 2 Final Draft

Reflection 3

I am very proud of this picture for several reasons. I think that this picture has good depth of field, because the people in the background are out of focus, while the person in the foreground is in focus. The picture also has very bright color and it catches your eye. The subject in the picture is also showing emotion by smiling. The picture also shows action and the subject fills the frame. saved as: sports, trackmeet 3-23_kaitlyn IMG_5327

Reflection 4

Through the year, I feel I have been an asset to the Legend yearbook. Although I was not able to make every deadline I still think that I was helpful and efficient on staff. Staying all through workdays and coming during lunch and after school, I always tried to get as much work done as possible. I think that I was an asset because I always tried to get my work done and I worked well with others. I also stayed committed to the staff and publication all year. I tried my best to never give up and to help others on staff. I also tried to do everything I was told to do, and helped with projects we did such as Green Up Boone and distribution day. I think all of this shows my effort and commitment to the staff.

Reflection 5

This year the problem I faced was not being able to balance all my school work with my after school activities and family obligations. I learned that I needed to manage my time better and I also need to prioritize my work so that I get everything done on time. I also learned that school work comes before sports and clubs after school and that grades matter way more than a track or cross country meet. If presented with this problem again I would use what I learned this year about prioritizing and managing my time. I feel that I handled the situation well and that at the end of the year I was better at balancing my yearbook work than at the beginning.

Reflection 6

My first goal on my mid-term was to manage my time better in class. I think I improved in my time management during class in the second semester. In the first semester I had a harder time meeting deadlines and turning in edits to editors, but I feel I got better at these things. Although I did not meet every deadline in the second semester I was able to get more work done by making to do lists for myself and focusing more. I also tried to talk less in class and work more. My second goal was trying to meet more deadlines on time. I did not meet every deadline but managing my time better in class helped me get a lot more work in on time. I think that I tried my best to meet deadlines, but I wish I had met more. My third goal was to improve my work ethic. I think that I did meet this goal by prioritizing my work. I tried not to talk so much in class and focus more on the tasks I needed to complete.

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n DISGUSTING DISSECTION. With a lab partner senior Melisa Castro looks at cow eye. “You get a hands on experience [by doing dissections] which makes it better to learn,” Castro said. As the class dissected, they got to explore the various layers of the eye.

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DISCUSS

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COLLECT go out to Wadeview and dig out termites from the dirt and mulch

CAPTURE put collected termites in a cell

RELEASE the captured

termites outside in Wadeview Park

n PENNY PARTY. In a chemistry lab, junior Andrew Elo picks out pennies that he turned into gold. “[Labs] help me see what is happening during the experiment and are way better than notes,” Elo said. The class learned about the effects of heat and how it affected vinegar soaked pennies.

n searching for gold Juniors should begin searching for scholarships and financial aid. Studying for, and taking the SAT should also begin in the junior year. n clean slate Writing college entrance essays can be hard and time consuming, so seniors should start to think ahead of time about what they will write about. Also have your essay looked at by an English teacher.

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n WORK IT OUT. In her office, Jeanette Bosela works with a student, helping him change his schedule. “[I like] helping kids look towards the future and seeing that there’s a life outside of high school,” Bosela said. This was Bosela’s first year as a guidance counselor.

feel like when I help the student, I have helped the parent too. [I’m happy I’m helping the whole family,” Pearson said. Pearson was the guidance counselor for names Sho through Z.

n COIN CHEMISTRY. Reaching into a beaker with tongs, sophomore Daniel Paz pulls pennies out of a vinegar solution. “Doing a lab helps how I learn because I get to see the lab take place,” Paz said. After putting the pennies in the solution, the students put them on hot plates and turned them into gold.

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n applying Seniors can complete college applications online and submit them either electronically or by mail.

Make sure to know the deadlines for n EYE SEE SCIENCE. Senior applications and transcripts. Rebecca Galatowitsch cuts into an eyeball in her anatomy and physiology class. “[The lab was] really interesting and cool; it was not what I expected it to be,” Galatowitsch said. The class had been learning about the functions of the eye, and the dissection helped them n HELPFUL STAFF. Counselor Rosa Pearson see everything up close. talks to a student about their transcript. “I

n MONEY TALK. In Ms. Jennifer Hilley’s senior Advanced Placement Literature class, guidance counselor Deborah Clary talks about scholarships and financial aid opportunities. “It feels like I’ve made a difference,” Clary said. Clary was the guidance counselor for Magnet students.

STUDENT HELP

n SPEAK UP. University of Florida representative, Mike Miller speaks to seniors about college. “[The meeting] reassured me that University of Florida was the perfect choice,” Vivien Quattrone said. Miller was one of 50 college representatives who came to speak.

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COLLECT go out to Wadeview and dig out termites from the dirt and mulch

DRAW lines of pheromones in the cell

OBSERVE which lines of pheromones the termites are most attracted to

RELEASE the captured

termites outside in Wadeview Park

Student Aid website and other college websites introduced by the guidance counselors. Cadman helped Ruiz find schools with good reputations like the University of Central Florida, Florida International University and Troy University as well as helping him apply to his parents’ Alma Mater. Ruiz wanted to become a writer so Cadman helped him find schools that had good programs for him such as Florida State University and New York University. Cadman also offered students sheets like the 2010 State University System Admissions Matrix to let them know what schools they were qualified for, depending on their grade point average, ACT and SAT scores. Guidance Counselors attended a college conference at UCF, and brought back information for students to use to know what colleges were looking for in applicants. Cadman and the other counselors worked closely together to offer students everything they believed was necessary to have a successful high school experience. “[My favorite thing] is enjoying the excitement that a student feels when they get accepted,” Cadman said. n KAITLYN DIKE photo/Blake Rios

n practice makes perfect Sophomores should take the PSAT to practice for the SAT and ACT, as well as prepare themselves to qualify for National Merit Scholarship money.

Once students got to their junior and senior years, Cadman was an important part in motivating students to stay on the right path and she was a database for everything college related. She provided students with as much information as possible to motivate them to get into college. Senior Daniel Ruiz relied on the student services office for help throughout high school, and with college applications. “[Mrs. Cadman] did everything from possible colleges, financial aid and scholarships; she is a database,” Ruiz said. He took the full advantage of the resources in the College and Career Center while he was going through the process of applying for college. He used the books and websites provided there to research colleges, and to find out what he needed to apply to them. “Mrs. Cadman was the best resource, and she has all the good books,” Ruiz said. Ruiz went to his guidance counselor for help with his brag sheet and resume which he needed to apply to different colleges. Seniors narrowed the number of colleges they wanted to apply to by using the Free Application for Federal

LABS AND ACTIVITIES

Leaning back in her chair, Ann Cadman’s face lit up with a smile as she listened to a student tell her about his college acceptance letters. Cadman, College and Career Advisor, and the other counselors strove to keep kids on the path to a successful future throughout their high school career. Starting students’ freshman year, their counselors tried to challenge them to guarantee them a bright future. Guidance counselors put students in the most challenging class they could handle. “We have honors and Advanced Placement [classes]. Kids have to make good grades to get into the classes,” counselor James Caperton said. Freshmen were put on a path based on their abilities, and counselors worked to keep them on that path. Counselors organized things like tutoring students for their core classes, to keep them on the right track. “[Counselors] give them information on what colleges are looking for,” Caperton said. Counselors continued to support their students into sophomore and junior year, offering the Practice Scholastic Aptitude Test and SAT preparatory courses.

I would like this picture to represent me because it shows action and a student learning. The picture has good depth of field and follows the rule of thirds. I also think that this picture is good because the subject is showing emotion while she is dissecting. This photo is a good portrayal of learning and action in a classroom setting.

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COUNSELORS HELP STUDENTS SUCCEED student services provided tools for success

n starting fresh Freshmen should begin to focus on a couple important extracurriculars. Colleges look for students who are passionate about their areas of interest.

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n COW’S EYE VIEW. In anatomy and physiology junior Ricardo Mackey observes the parts of a cow eye. “[The dissection] allowed me to get a better comprehension of the eyeball and the various structures,” Mackey said. Throughout the year, the class performed dissections on organs, including sheep brains.

CAPTURE put collected termites in a cell

DRAW lines of pheromones in the cell

the termites are most attracted to

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looking it up on the computer,” Creighton said. Montgomery offered a solution to the students who found dissections cruel or who students who became squeamish at the sight of the animal. “You don’t have to cut if you don’t want,” Montgomery said. “I’ve had one person walk out of the room in five years, but then she was fine. No one has gotten sick.” In order to reinforce learning about the eyes and brain, students in anatomy and physiology dissected cow eyes and sheep brains since they are analogous to humans. “Once [they] are actually doing [the dissections] they are a lot more excited for the class,” Creighton said. The procedure for the eye dissection went in-depth, as the students identified external and internal features of the eye. The students learned about two different layers of the eye like the pupil and the lens. “I thought it was really disgusting to see the eye out of the cow, but at the end it was really cool,” sophomore Lyndsey Boos said. On the debate of whether or not dissections are a key part of curriculum, Boos suggested that dissections were an important factor of learning in class. “I think we should [dissect] because animals have parts humans also have,” Boos said. Although controversial, dissections were in science classes and helped enrich the teacher’s curriculum. n KAITLYN DIKE AND CORAL DIXON photo/ Coral Dixon

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Students gathered around the large black lab tables as they carefully cut, poked and observed. Some students found themselves caught up in interest of their dissection, some turned away in disgust and some laughed out loud with their classmates about the grotesqueness of the project. Reactions such as these were common in anatomy and physiology and biology classrooms during dissections. While most students saw dissections as a way to amplify learning in a hands-on way, others had different ideas about dissections in the classroom. Arguments against it included that it was a cruel and useless way to learn. “ We dissect mostly to learn about [the] organ system. If you stare at a textbook you’re not going to learn what [the anatomy] looks like,” sophomore Timothy Hamilton said. Annette Montgomery, biology teacher, pointed out that dissections were more of a useful learning technique than an excuse to kill animals. Animals dissected in Montgomery’s class included fetal pigs, grasshoppers, crawfish and frogs. “[Dissections] spark excitement because it’s hands on,” Montgomery said. “I have students that come by 10 years later and have become doctors because of dissections. They get a whole new view on biology; a surgeon told me that dissections helped her be able to handle cadavers in medical school.” Anatomy and physiology teacher Rosalie Creighton also saw the benefit of dissections to enhance learning. “I think a hands-on experience is more memorable than

“[Chemistry] is hands-on and we’re actually learning what things are made of,” sophomore Kelsey Angelo said.

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LESSONS COME TO LIFE Y.17 Academic Photo

OBSERVE which lines of pheromones

“You really get to meet a lot of neat kids, [and], you get to talk with the leaders of tomorrow” counselor Rebecca Mooneyhan said.

Y.7 Sidebar Writing This secondary coverage is both interesting and informational. It shows good tools to use and ties in with the story well. I also think that this secondary coverage should represent me because it shows that I researched the topic well, and made it helpful for students in every grade. This sidebar is well researched, applies to students of all grades and is informational.

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“[Chemistry] is hands-on and we’re actually learning what things are made of,” sophomore Kelsey Angelo said.

Reflection 7

Y.4 Academic Writing I think that this lab and activities page should represent me because it portrays the labs at school well. I also think that it is a good spread because it covers a large variety of labs and is interesting. The copy also has a lot of information and very good quotes. I would like this page to represent me because it is descriptive and has an engaging angle.

LABS AND ACTIVITIES

n EYE SEE SCIENCE. Senior Rebecca Galatowitsch cuts into an eyeball in her anatomy and physiology class. “[The lab was] really interesting and cool; it was not what I expected it to be,” Galatowitsch said. The class had been learning about the functions of the eye, and the dissection helped them see everything up close.

SCIENCE LABS HELPED ENRICH CURRICULUM

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LESSONS COME TO LIFE

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n applying Seniors can complete college applications online and submit them either electronically or by mail. Make sure to know the deadlines for applications and transcripts.

n clean slate Writing college entrance essays can be hard and time consuming, so seniors should start to think ahead of time about what they will write about. Also have your essay looked at by an English teacher.

n searching for gold Juniors should begin searching for scholarships and financial aid. Studying for, and taking the SAT should also begin in the junior year.

n practice makes perfect Sophomores should take the PSAT to practice for the SAT and ACT, as well as prepare themselves to qualify for National Merit Scholarship money.

n starting fresh Freshmen should begin to focus on a couple important extracurriculars. Colleges look for students who are passionate about their areas of interest.

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n HELPFUL STAFF. Counselor Rosa Pearson talks to a student about their transcript. “I feel like when I help the student, I have helped the parent too. [I’m happy I’m helping the whole family,” Pearson said. Pearson was the guidance counselor for names Sho through Z.

student services provided tools for success Leaning back in her chair, Ann Cadman’s face lit up with a smile as she listened to a student tell her about his college acceptance letters. Cadman, College and Career Advisor, and the other counselors strove to keep kids on the path to a successful future throughout their high school career. Starting students’ freshman year, their counselors tried to challenge them to guarantee them a bright future. Guidance counselors put students in the most challenging class they could handle. “We have honors and Advanced Placement [classes]. Kids have to make good grades to get into the classes,” counselor James Caperton said. Freshmen were put on a path based on their abilities, and counselors worked to keep them on that path. Counselors organized things like tutoring students for their core classes, to keep them on the right track. “[Counselors] give them information on what colleges are looking for,” Caperton said. Counselors continued to support their students into sophomore and junior year, offering the Practice Scholastic Aptitude Test and SAT preparatory courses.

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072 DISCUSS “You really get to meet a lot of neat kids, [and], you get to talk with the leaders of tomorrow” counselor Rebecca Mooneyhan said.

COUNSELORS HELP STUDENTS SUCCEED

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SCIENCE LABS HELPED ENRICH CURRICULUM

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046 DISCUSS “[Chemistry] is hands-on and we’re actually learning what things are made of,” sophomore Kelsey Angelo said.

LESSONS COME TO LIFE

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termites outside in Wadeview Park

RELEASE the captured

the termites are most attracted to

OBSERVE which lines of pheromones

DRAW lines of pheromones in the cell

CAPTURE put collected termites in a cell

out termites from the dirt and mulch

COLLECT go out to Wadeview and dig

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season best time in the 1600 meter

The customary humidity and afternoon showers signaled the arrival of the spring season, a time for renewal and growth. This renewal and growth, however, was not only seen in the grass and shrubs lining the paved track, but also in the boys track team itself. After placing sixth in the state meet the previous year, the team aimed to continue their success, looking to establish itself as a dominant program in the county. “After our first practice we were saying ‘We’re ready for a meet’,” sophomore Joshua Green said. In the first meet of the season, the Lake Highland Classic, the team’s work ethic was evident with a second place finish. The successful result was propelled by individual performances like junior Preston Taylor’s 1600m personal record of 4:54.79. “The first meet is always a good way to see

TEAM WORKED TOWARD RETURN TO STATE MEET

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the kind of shape that our team is in and what we need to improve on,” senior John Logan Hines said. Building on this early season success, the team gained confidence as they worked toward their goal of county dominance. “We got that first feeling of success. Our coach started pushing us and we fed off of him,” senior Blake Herrington said. With confidence building and talent developing, the team continued to perform well. In the next three meets, the team placed in the top four, proving their performance these past two years was not a fluke, but rather, a trend. “We’ve all placed at least once this year, so that shows that even though we’re young we can still get points at meets. When upperclassmen leave we’ll still have a good program,” Green said.

As the season progressed, the team steadily approached their goal of county supremacy. Their performances in important meets like Districts and Metros reflected the development of the team’s confidence and overall skill while perpetuating their return to States. “If we can finish in the top four or five that would really show the upward direction of the program,” Hines said. Individual performances in the Districts allowed some members to move on to Regionals. Junior Marvin Bracy won his 100m sprint, another step toward defending his state title from the previous season. Hines also moved on, winning the 1 mile event. “It feels good [to contribute to the team because] I know that the track team is on the rise and that I helped to create the expectation to do well,” Hines said. CORAL DIXON AND KAITLYN DIKE

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HAND-OFF. In the 4x800 meter sprint, freshman Burkhardt Helfrich runs to catch up to his opponent. “I don’t really have a strategy, I just go run and try to win,” Helfrich said. Helfrich participated in the 4x800 as well as the 3200 meters with a personal record of 11:17 in the 3200m.

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018 “Everybody did good in their events and we met goals set at the beginning of the season,” freshman Tyler Chapman said.

season best time in season best the 100 time in the meter 300 hurdles

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UP AND OVER. In the Lake Highland Classic, junior John Burns clears the bar. “[I contribute towards the team by] placing in pole vaulting and I’m on the 4x400 relay,” Burns said. Burn’s pole vaulting personal record was 9 feet, 6 inches. RELAY RUNNER. At the Freshmen Sophomore Metro Conference, freshman James Dawson runs the 4x800 meter event. “[When you win] it feels like you’re not just killing yourself at practice everyday, it is actually paying off,” Dawson said. Dawson ran a personal best of 11:48 minutes in the two mile event.

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SHAKARR PRESLEY, FRESHMAN

MEET]. I GOT FIRST PLACE AND GOT A] PERSONAL RECORD IN THE 400 METER SPRINT.

THE FRESHMAN SOPHOMORE MEET [WAS MY FAVORITE

FIRST PLACE CHAMPION. Participating in the 100 meter sprint, junior Marvin Bracy races toward the finish line. “[Before a race] I think of my race model ‘Drive, transition and then full speed’,” Bracy said. Bracy set the national record in the 100 meter sprint at 10.26 seconds. ALL OUT SPRINT. Junior Preston Taylor finishes the 4x800 meter sprint. “My teammates are really positive. We try to motivate each other and keep the energy positive,” Taylor said. Taylor ran the 4x800m sprint during the season and the relay team had a record of 9:24.86. photo cour tesy/Darrell Laxton

THROW FAR. In the Metro Qualifier meet, senior Caleb Thompson throws the shotput. “I guess I try to muscle it out there when I should work on form,” Thompson said. Thompson’s personal record was 45 feet 7 inches.

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