Portfolio 2012 kaitlyn dike
Cover Letter
kaitlyn dike April 27, 2012 Renee Burke Legend Yearbook Adviser Boone High School 1000 E. Kaley Street Orlando, Fl 32806 Dear Mrs. Burke, The Legend Yearbook is such a successful publication, and I would like to continue contributing to it as the Index Editor. Because of my ability to work individually and stay motivated, I think I would make a great addition to next year’s staff. As a staffer for the past two years, I have written body copy, interviewed, photographed and worked with my fellow staffers to create an excellent publication. I also assisted other staffers with their work, volunteering to conduct interviews and photograph students they needed to finish their deadline. Throughout the year I also learned more about navigating InDesign and Photoshop. With this knowledge and experience, I believe I should be considered for a position. I enjoy working with and helping others, as well as taking pictures and writing. I also learned to become more detail oriented in order to complete work efficiently; with these skills I would be a perfect candidate for Index Editor. Being given this position would give me the ability to continue to develop these skills and opportunities for my future goals of attending the University of Miami and becoming a Nurse Practitioner. Thank you for taking the time to review this letter and the following resume, however, I feel that an interview would better convey my abilities. I would appreciate an opportunity to meet with you, and hope to hear from you soon. Respectfully yours,
Kaitlyn Dike Enclosed: resume
2769 Mystic Cove Drive l Orlando, Fl 32812 l 321-231-3196 l kaitlyndike@gmail.com
Resume
kaitlyn dike OBJECTIVE
To gain knowledge and understanding of a real publication and use skills learned from this past year through a position as the Index Editor.
EDUCATION
Completed two years at Boone High School. Expected Graduation Date: June 2013 G.P.A. 3.7
EXPERIENCE
Yearbook Staff Member, Boone High School August 2010- present. Experience taking pictures, writing body copy, captions and headlines, conducting interviews and selling advertisements. Knowledge of Photoshop, Bridge and InDesign.
RELEVANT HIGH SCHOOL STUDIES Journalism I, II and III English I Honors l English II Honors l AP Language and Composition l l
HONORS, AWARDS AND MEMBERSHIPS
Member of the French Club l Member of the Young Republicans Club l Member of the Boone Cross Country Team, Track and Field Team, Freshman Basketball Team l
REFERENCES
Diane DeMark, President of the St. John Lutheran Church Congregation. Contact Information: 321-230-1475. l Dr. Troy Elhke, babysitting. Contact Information: 407-644-1783 l
2769 Mystic Cove Drive l Orlando, Fl 32812 l 321-231-3196 l kaitlyndike@gmail.com
Business Cards
kaitlyn dike
kaitlyn dike
Legend Yearbook staffer
Legend Yearbook staffer
kaitlyndike@gmail.com 321-231-3196
2769 Mystic Cove Drive Orlando, FL 32812
kaitlyndike@gmail.com 321-231-3196
2769 Mystic Cove Drive Orlando, FL 32812
kaitlyn dike
kaitlyn dike
Legend Yearbook staffer
Legend Yearbook staffer
kaitlyndike@gmail.com 321-231-3196
2769 Mystic Cove Drive Orlando, FL 32812
kaitlyndike@gmail.com 321-231-3196
2769 Mystic Cove Drive Orlando, FL 32812
kaitlyn dike
kaitlyn dike
Legend Yearbook staffer
Legend Yearbook staffer
kaitlyndike@gmail.com 321-231-3196
2769 Mystic Cove Drive Orlando, FL 32812
kaitlyndike@gmail.com 321-231-3196
2769 Mystic Cove Drive Orlando, FL 32812
kaitlyn dike
kaitlyn dike
Legend Yearbook staffer
Legend Yearbook staffer
kaitlyndike@gmail.com 321-231-3196
2769 Mystic Cove Drive Orlando, FL 32812
kaitlyndike@gmail.com 321-231-3196
2769 Mystic Cove Drive Orlando, FL 32812
kaitlyn dike
kaitlyn dike
Legend Yearbook staffer
Legend Yearbook staffer
kaitlyndike@gmail.com 321-231-3196
2769 Mystic Cove Drive Orlando, FL 32812
kaitlyndike@gmail.com 321-231-3196
2769 Mystic Cove Drive Orlando, FL 32812
Personal Essay
Being a part of the yearbook staff has given me more appreciation for
the field of journalism and those who work hard to keep our community informed. I think that journalism is not an easy field to be a part of, and requires much more skill than some would expect. Journalism is very important for our global community, because it sheds light on the problems that either effect us directly or effect the rest of the world. I started in journalism when I signed up for the Journalism I class my freshman year, and enjoyed the class so much that I applied for yearbook staff my sophomore year. I was lucky enough to gain a position on staff both sophomore and junior years. While on staff there was a lot of barriers to break through in order to succeed. Submitting work for edits and having to rewrite or resubmit my work a few times was frustrating in the moment, however, I am glad to have been given those opportunities to create the best work possible. I also learned to apply time management skills that I learned from being on staff last year, which was helpful in making sure that I was able to meet most deadlines. I have contributed to journalism through my work on staff the past two years and my commitment to the publication. I do not plan to continue with journalism after high school, but lessons learned on staff including time management, good communication and people skills, among others, will be applicable in future jobs.
Self Analytical Evaluation
After learning the ins and outs of the way the yearbook runs last year I
was able to apply skills that I had gained, this year, as well as learning much more about journalism. I feel that my InDesign and Photoshop skills have improved this year, as I am able to do more using these programs without assistance than I could in years past. I also felt more prepared during deadlines this year, because I learned to plan ahead to make sure that my work would be done on time. This included spending my research period to finish work that could not be completed during the yearbook period. I learned that teamwork is key during deadlines, especially when sharing a deadline because the two partners need to work together to finish the spread efficiently. Without communication and teamwork, I almost did not finish a deadline on time this year, but was able to work it out with my partner and we finished our spread on time. While I did not struggle when selling advertisements, I used connections that were already established and learned about the importance of maintaining business relationships. Another important thing this year was maintaining good journalistic ethics while on staff. Learning from others’ past mistakes I knew not to do anything that would shed bad light on our staff or yearbook. All of this contributed to the dedication I have for the yearbook and staff. After hearing all of the compliments for the book last year, I became even more proud of our accomplishments in making the book, which students will keep and look back on in the future. The pride I have for the product we put out last year, turned into even more dedication this year to create an even better book.
Reflection One
I believe my in depth spread “Beat the Heat� was my most significant
piece of work completed this year. The purpose for this story was to write about the dangerous effects of heat on athletes while they are outside practicing or competing. This spread was the easiest I completed all year, because I began working on it during the beginning of school deadline, and just picked up during deadline two, where I had left off. The difficulty I found while working on this spread was finding enough statistics to complete my captions, however Caroline helped me complete this part of the page, to make sure my facts were correct and reliable. This page evolved a lot throughout the beginning of school deadline and deadline two. When I first started writing the story I did not include enough facts to make it a comprehensive in depth story, however, I had to resubmit after researching the topic more to change the story. Both the story and the info graphics were changed a lot throughout the deadline as I went through edits and had to change both the angle and type of facts that I had included. I found it helpful to speak to sports coaches and players, and learned to communicate with the coach of the sport I was writing about in order to include enough important facts about the subject. I am glad that the spread was changed throughout the deadline and feel that this is my most significant piece of the year. I am proud of this piece because I believe that it can inform students about the dangers of heat during sports practices and that student athletes might enjoy reading it.
Reflection One first draft
Reflection One final draft
Weeks that athletes need to practice outside for their bodies to become acclimated to the heat and prevent heat illnesses. Without acclimation, athletes have a greater risk of succumbing to heatrelated illnesses and putting themselves in danger.
ONE HUNDRED AND ONE
The average heat index in Florida during the month of August, when fall sports including football, cross country and swimming begin.
In Florida, athletes battle the heat every time they step onto the field. Here is an in-depth look at the dangers of heat illnesses.
The number of days football coaches have to wait before they make players put on any gear beyond a helmet. Coaches are also only allowed to make players wear shoulder pads and a helmet for days three through five of training. After this, all gear is allowed.
101 two
EFFECTS OF HEAT
AN IN-DEPTH LOOK
2 TEN THOUSAND
The number of athletes who suffer from heat-related injuries every year across the United States. Eighty percent of these athletes are football players.
Recommended minutes between water breaks that athletes should take to stay healthy and hydrated.
20
The amount of different heat illnesses that athletes can get.
Average ounces of water that athletes need to consume every 20 minutes to prevent heat exhaustion at practice.
tetany
3%
heat exhaustion
39%
10% 6% 6%
23%
10%
heat stroke
heat rash
When polled, 17 out of 20 cross country runners admitted to experiencing one or more of the different heat illnesses. These are the results of the poll from Nov. 8.
HOT OR NOT?
Football players, including freshman, junior varsity and varsity, that have died of heat-related causes since 1995. Most deaths occurred in August.
S 39 10 I X
These illnesses include heat stroke, heat exhaustion, syncope, heat cramps, heat rash and tetany.
Once an athlete reaches this temperature, his or her body goes into heat exhaustion. Untreated, this leads to a deadly heat stroke.
none
heat cramps
syncope
“[My favorite tradition is] homecoming because you get to have fun and dance with people. It’s
degrees
6 105
Two-a-day football practices are not allowed to start until the sixth day of training, followed by a day of regular practice.
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fatigue after practices and once threw up due to heat conditions. Both are symptoms of heat exhaustion, which, left untreated, can lead to heat stroke. Before games, Coach Ziglar made his players drink thirty-two ounces of water throughout the day to ensure that they were hydrated for the heat and humidity. “[The heat] just kind [of] drains you a little bit and when you [are] out there for two hours, it makes you want [to] live in a cooler climate,” Grant said. The extreme Florida heat also affected other outdoor activities including swimming and band. Although they practiced in the pool, swimmers fought water too warm. “If we get really hot, coach Creighton will run the hose through the pool to cool it down because the pool is blazing,” junior Gillian Parrish said. Aside from in-pool practices, the varsity swim team also worked out on the track. They ran everyday for an hour to get into shape, followed by another two hours of swimming. Water breaks were crucial for their performance during practices and meets. “The heat affects me by not being able to do a total workout,” Parrish said. For band members, the heat made practice hard to bear. Sophomore Yuran Di Cianni played the clarinet in the marching band, which practiced every Tuesday and Thursday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. perfecting their routine for football games and Music Performance Assessment competitions. The marching band was also on the field every Friday at 4 p.m. before football games. “When it’s too hot we don’t get enough air going through our instruments and our tone starts to sound disgusting,” Di Cianni said. The band took water breaks every 20 to 25 minutes to recover from their standing and marching the field. Band boosters were also present during practices and competitions to make sure band members stayed safe in the heat and drank enough water. Whether they were on the track, in the pool, or on the field, players had to stay hydrated in the blazing sun.
athletes stayed cool and avoided heat illness They weren’t about to break. Trying to stay strong, the exhausted football players persevered, but the blazing sun offered no mercy. When coach Phil Ziglar blew his whistle signaling a water break, junior Cody Grant and his teammates jogged to the water stations. About five seconds passed. “Field! Field! Come on!” Ziglar yelled, his face flushed from frustration and heat. He put his lips to his silver whistle as players returned to drills. These athletes and players from other sports held onto brief water breaks as their only reprieve from stifling temperatures, working to prevent heat illness during their outdoor activities. After the six deaths of football players in Florida, Georgia and South Carolina over the summer of 2011, the National Athletic Trainers’ Association of America (NATAA) put pressure on schools to be more strict with players about their hydration by implementing new rules to prevent any further deaths. “[The deaths] made me be a little more aware, [and made] me know that I have to drink water and stay hydrated because it’s not something to mess around with,” Grant said. Since 1995, at least 39 high school football players from freshman, junior varsity and varsity teams have died from heat related illnesses. As temperatures in Florida crept into the 100’s over the summer, the risk of exhaustion and heat stroke was heightened, but coaches were careful when it came to the safety of their athletes. To prevent even more deaths on the high school level and to protect players from heat related illnesses, the NATAA put new rules in place. One new rule enacted by the NATAA to keep football players safe was the prohibition of contact drills until the third day of the season. Rules such as this one helped keep players safe in the heat. “I’ve seen people throw up because they overheat and then they usually [have to] sit out,” Grant said. Despite these measures, Grant still experienced
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Sources: espn.go.com, usatoday.com, cnn.com, abcnews.go.com, online.wsj.com really cool to see everybody enjoying themselves,” sophomore Karolyne Gonzalez said.
Reflection Two
The spread I feel could still use work is my Political Clubs page. When
I first started to work on this spread, I was unorganized and illprepared because I did not know what to write about. Once I figured out an angle for my story, I found it difficult to find people who I could quote and take pictures of, because those who were hitlisted were featured on other spreads. I knew that it was my job to go and take pictures of the club meetings, but found it difficult to take pictures on the days that the clubs met. Although I felt challenged when working on this page, I am proud of how it came out published. If I were to go back and change the spread, I would take more and diverse pictures for the page so that two of the pictures would not be so similar.
Reflection Two first draft
Reflection Two final draft
Political clubs raise
evidence found. The court convicted him in 1989, but his execution was stopped three times in an attempt for an appeal to the Supreme Court. The club joined the cause to set Davis free by having students sign a petition during lunch, which added to the hundreds of thousands of people around the country. “[The petition was important] because of how the country acted toward the case set a precedent for how it acts toward death penalty cases in general,” Spear said. Other political clubs on campus also spread awareness about causes they supported. The Young Democrats Club led several service projects, including the Operation Shoebox Collection during Christmas. The club collected shoeboxes full of letters and supplies to send to the Armed Forces overseas. The Young Democrats also fed the less fortunate at homeless shelters downtown. Seniors Daniel Pickert, Stephen Fleming and Patrick James formed the Young Independents Club to create an environment where everyone could speak about issues dealing with the political spectrum freely and safe from judgment. “[The purpose of the club is] to seek the nonpartisan truth about various issues in the political world,” Pickert said. Political clubs worked to make their causes known to their communities. [kaitlyn dike]
photo/Carly Burton
photo/Lindsey Wilhite
Bria Cobb, junior
Stephen Fleming, senior
“I’m really adamant about youth in politics and being involved in the political arena, knowing our constitution and laws, so I like educating people on that. In order to grow as an adult beyond high school, you need to be aware of the political issues within the country.”
photo/Lindsey Wilhite
“[Young Independents Club] informs the youth of America about politics and current events in an unbiased and non-partisan manner. [It] provides a setting where members can get honest and factual information without worrying about it being slanted in some way.”
the spirit of the football game,” sophomore Gabriella Fakhoury said.
club debates. In a debate between the Young Republicans Club and Young Independents Club, senior Andrew Dickerson speaks on behalf of the Young Republicans. “[My favorite part of the club] is the debates because of the information and process of learning about a subject that affects people in our country and giving an opinion on it,” Dickerson said. The clubs debated over the issue of the death penalty.
blasts
1957
1963
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Members talk about why they joined their club, how it made them feel and what their favorite part was.
Why do you participate in a political club?
In 2000, a Supreme Court ruling stopped the recount of Florida votes, which handed the presidency to republican George W. Bush over democrat Al Gore. Demonstrators gathered in front of the U.S. Supreme Court building to hear the ruling.
2000
In 1963, the Supreme Court ruled that the state of Florida must provide defense attorneys to criminal defendants with serious charges, in response to the Gideon v. Wainwright case.
The launch of Sputnik I on Oct. 4, 1957, marked the beginning of the space race between the United States and the Soviet Union during the Cold War. The launch led directly to the creation of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
PAST
FROM THE
Political Clubs
members spread their messages and influenced the community At the head of the classroom, Social Justice Club president Kinsey Seacord spoke about the upcoming Invisible Children fundraiser, urging members of the club to get involved and volunteer. “[Social justice] is important because [it’s] helping others transform communities and characters. [It] creates opportunities,” Seacord, senior, said. “Helping one’s community keeps the participant involved and informed.” The Invisible Children movement, devoted to helping end the conflict in Uganda and the Congo and stopping the abduction of children used as child soldiers, was just one of the social causes the club advocated by increasing awareness about the issue. “It’s fun to be a leader [in the club] when you’re helping kids realize how important it is to be involved in a community,” Seacord said. The club originally formed to protest the slaughter of monks during the Algerian Civil War. Since the start of the club, members have been committed to helping similar types of social causes. [Social causes are important] because if people aren’t aware, injustice can go unnoticed,” junior Devan Spear said. In September, the club made its presence known by supporting and petitioning to free Troy Davis, a man who was given the death penalty for allegedly killing an offduty police officer, although there was no substantial
photo/Sehar Noor on
photo/Kaitlyn Dike
“[My favorite tradition] is the Rowdy Crowd because it actually gets you in
Linda Drane-Burdick
[1] deep discussions. In a Young Democrats club meeting, senior Rodrigo Delgado and junior Cindy Angel discuss Republican candidates for the 2012 presidential election. “I like the ideas and sharing our different views,” Angel said. [2] march for a cause. While marching in the homecoming parade, senior Elizabeth Crager (far left) walks with the Social Justice Club. “[The homecoming parade] was fun and it was a good way to represent the club,” Crager said. [3] sign away. At lunch, freshman Brianna Dickey signs the petition to free Troy Davis. “I felt very good leaving that table and I felt like my voice was heard,” Dickey said.
infamous
case attorney
In front of the Law Magnet’s Charles T. Wells courtroom on Nov. 28, Linda DraneBurdick spoke about her experience as a prosecutor in the Casey Anthony trial, which started in 2008 and ended in June 2011. “As the law class program dissected the Casey case in every aspect, it was imperative that we took her visit as a learning experience,” junior Nathaniel Reiff said. Drane-Burdick spent the day in the law magnet classroom giving confidential details about the case and explaining the process the prosecutors used to formulate their argument for the trial against Anthony, she also answered student’s questions. “She gave us the behind the scenes aspect of the case as a whole, which was quite stimulating,” Reiff said.
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photo/MCT Campus
photo/Carly Burt Cade photo/Chantelle
Reflection Three
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I am proud of this picture that I took at the very beginning of the year. The
picture shows leading lines with the rope and the tile in the pool. It also shows action and the swimmer fills the frame. I like this picture because of the bright colors of the pool and the swim cap.
Reflection Three
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I am proud of this picture that was printed on the academic clubs page. The center of visual interest is the two people, both of whom are showing emotion by smiling and laughing. It also has good depth of field, because the foreground is in focus, and the background is out of focus. The people in the picture fill the frame, and draw the reader into the picture.
Reflection Three
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I am proud of this picture because it shows good action and emotion, because
the wrestler on top is clearly struggling. The picture also has good depth of field, because the wrestlers and the referee are in focus. The circles on the floor provide leading lines and helps the picture to follow the rule of thirds.
Reflection Four
As a member of staff, I feel I have been an asset this year. I have met most
deadlines, working independently and doing the most I can to get my work done on time. I have helped others whenever I could; during my free period I offered to take pictures and conduct interviews when possible. I have stayed committed to the excellence of the book, throughout the year. I went and took pictures for my spreads and photodays, I helped others when they couldn’t finish their work, and showed up to Green Up Boone, the Rummage Sale and Distribution Day. I was dedicated to staff and the book all year because the book is something that students will hold onto and cherish for many years to come, and will look back on one day. Without our staff, many students would not be able to cement their memories of high school.
Reflection Five
One of the problems I faced this year was working well with a partner
during a deadline. While I worked from the very beginning to write the story and get interviews, I became concerned that we wouldn’t make deadline because my partner had not yet found pictures for the page. I began to help my partner with their work but we were still too far behind deadline. I spoke to the editors and Mrs. Burke to make sure that my partner would finish their work, and we were able to finish the spread on time, even though we missed deadline. If faced with this problem again, I would sit down with my partner and make sure we both know exactly what are our duties during the deadline and how we can help each other. I feel that I handled the situation well, because our spread was eventually completed and we were able to communicate well by the end of deadline.
Reflection Six
My
greatest weakness, publication related was not taking enough quality pictures and planning ahead for deadlines to come. I feel that I have improved on this because I made it a point to plan ahead to make sure that deadline was met. Although I was not in charge of the pictures for the two spreads that I shared during deadlines five and seven, my partners and I planned ahead to make sure that someone was going to practices, competitions or meets so that we would have ample photos to chose from. This planning ahead made meeting deadlines much easier as well as making it easier on editors to not have to pick up my or my partners’ slack.
Reflection Seven
two
BEAT THE HEAT
Y. 3 sports feature writing
athletes stayed cool and avoided heat illness They weren’t about to break. Trying to stay strong, the exhausted football players persevered, but the blazing sun offered no mercy. When coach Phil Ziglar blew his whistle signaling a water break, junior Cody Grant and his teammates jogged to the water stations. About five seconds passed. “Field! Field! Come on!” Ziglar yelled, his face flushed from frustration and heat. He put his lips to his silver whistle as players returned to drills. These athletes and players from other sports held onto brief water breaks as their only reprieve from stifling temperatures, working to prevent heat illness during their outdoor activities. After the six deaths of football players in Florida, Georgia and South Carolina over the summer of 2011, the National Athletic Trainers’ Association of America (NATAA) put pressure on schools to be more strict with players about their hydration by implementing new rules to prevent any further deaths. “[The deaths] made me be a little more aware, [and made] me know that I have to drink water and stay hydrated because it’s not something to mess around with,” Grant said. Since 1995, at least 39 high school football players from freshman, junior varsity and varsity teams have died from heat related illnesses. As temperatures in Florida crept into the 100’s over the summer, the risk of exhaustion and heat stroke was heightened, but coaches were careful when it came to the safety of their athletes. To prevent even more deaths on the high school level and to protect players from heat related illnesses, the NATAA put new rules in place. One new rule enacted by the NATAA to keep football players safe was the prohibition of contact drills until the third day of the season. Rules such as this one helped keep players safe in the heat. “I’ve seen people throw up because they overheat and then they usually [have to] sit out,” Grant said. Despite these measures, Grant still experienced
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I would like this page to represent me because it is informative and lets athletes know about a problem that was prominent during the fall sports season.
2 AN IN-DEPTH LOOK
[kaitlyn dike]
EFFECTS OF HEAT
Sources: espn.go.com, usatoday.com, cnn.com, abcnews.go.com, online.wsj.com really cool to see everybody enjoying themselves,” sophomore Karolyne Gonzalez said.
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In Florida, athletes battle the heat every time they step onto the field. Here is an in-depth look at the dangers of heat illnesses.
101 two ONE HUNDRED AND ONE
Y. 24 informational graphics: single
Weeks that athletes need to practice outside for their bodies to become acclimated to the heat and prevent heat illnesses. Without acclimation, athletes have a greater risk of succumbing to heatrelated illnesses and putting themselves in danger.
I would like this page to represent me because it has interesting information about a problem that students who play sports may find common and also attracts readers attention.
TEN THOUSAND
The number of athletes who suffer from heat-related injuries every year across the United States. Eighty percent of these athletes are football players.
20
Recommended minutes between water breaks that athletes should take to stay healthy and hydrated.
Two-a-day football practices are not allowed to start until the sixth day of training, followed by a day of regular practice.
The average heat index in Florida during the month of August, when fall sports including football, cross country and swimming begin.
mission ACCOMPLISHED
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The number of days football coaches have to wait before they make players put on any gear beyond a helmet. Coaches are also only allowed to make players wear shoulder pads and a helmet for days three through five of training. After this, all gear is allowed.
S 39 10 I X The amount of different heat illnesses that athletes can get.
Football players, including freshman, junior varsity and varsity, that have died of heat-related causes since 1995. Most deaths occurred in August.
These illnesses include heat stroke, heat exhaustion, syncope, heat cramps, heat rash and tetany.
6 105
Once an athlete reaches this temperature, his or her body goes into heat exhaustion. Untreated, this leads to a deadly heat stroke.
Average ounces of water that athletes need to consume every 20 minutes to prevent heat exhaustion at practice.
HOT OR NOT?
When polled, 17 out of 20 cross country runners admitted to experiencing one or more of the different heat illnesses. These are the results of the poll from Nov. 8. heat rash
heat stroke
none
tetany
10% 6% 6%
10%
degrees
23%
heat cramps
39%
heat exhaustion
3% syncope
“[My favorite tradition is] homecoming because you get to have fun and dance with people. It’s
students traveled to Atlanta to help the community On her hands and knees, junior Emily Brocket leaned over the hole she dug and gently placed in a flower. She stepped back and smiled at the finished product, and promptly moved to the next hole. In June, the youth of Blessed Trinity Catholic Church traveled to Atlanta, Georgia to assist in the restoration of Peach Tree Creek through planting and cleaning. They also created a new trail around the creek Brocket was one of the students who participated in the restoration trip. The church worked with the foundation Alive Atlanta, to clear the overrun trail and take debris out of the creek. The mile of trail that the parish worked on was the beginning of 40 miles of trail that encompassed the city. Students spent five days in Atlanta, through another program, Alive In You. Three of the days they cleared out the overgrown brush surrounding the creek and getting rid of the trash in the creek. The group also planted flowers around the path and removed fallen trees. “[The trip] made me want to do more in the community; it made me more conscientious abut what’s going on and how it’s dirty,” Brocket said. After clearing all of the brush that blocked the creek, a few of the students celebrated by
getting into the water. “We made the community realize that the environment is very important; it was really beautiful,” senior Ryan Reyes said. Working on the creek changed students’ views on their role in the community. After his experience in Atlanta, junior Guisseppe Theodoredis was inspired to go on more mission trips, because he felt called to continue to help others. For Reyes, his work helping the Atlanta community changed what he wanted to do after he graduates. “I’m considering establishing a homeless shelter and helping get [the homeless’] lives sorted out,” Reyes said. Aside from the work at the creek, students spent their nights back at a local high school bonding. They played games, worshipped and listened to witness talks. The mission trip also forged new friendships for students who were new to the church. “When we were all together cutting down tress, [it] created a sense of family. We were all in it together,” Brocket said. The mission trip to Atlanta provided students with the opportunity to change themselves and strengthen their faith. “I felt like I was called to go,” Theodoredis said. “It felt really good [to help the community].” [kaitlyn dike]
Y. 1 feature writing: student life photo courtesy/Bridgette Norris
tradition is] homecoming because you get to have fun and dance with people. It’s
fatigue after practices and once threw up due to heat conditions. Both are symptoms of heat exhaustion, which, left untreated, can lead to heat stroke. Before games, Coach Ziglar made his players drink thirty-two ounces of water throughout the day to ensure that they were hydrated for the heat and humidity. “[The heat] just kind [of] drains you a little bit and when you [are] out there for two hours, it makes you want [to] live in a cooler climate,” Grant said. The extreme Florida heat also affected other outdoor activities including swimming and band. Although they practiced in the pool, swimmers fought water too warm. “If we get really hot, coach Creighton will run the hose through the pool to cool it down because the pool is blazing,” junior Gillian Parrish said. Aside from in-pool practices, the varsity swim team also worked out on the track. They ran everyday for an hour to get into shape, followed by another two hours of swimming. Water breaks were crucial for their performance during practices and meets. “The heat affects me by not being able to do a total workout,” Parrish said. For band members, the heat made practice hard to bear. Sophomore Yuran Di Cianni played the clarinet in the marching band, which practiced every Tuesday and Thursday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. perfecting their routine for football games and Music Performance Assessment competitions. The marching band was also on the field every Friday at 4 p.m. before football games. “When it’s too hot we don’t get enough air going through our instruments and our tone starts to sound disgusting,” Di Cianni said. The band took water breaks every 20 to 25 minutes to recover from their standing and marching the field. Band boosters were also present during practices and competitions to make sure band members stayed safe in the heat and drank enough water. Whether they were on the track, in the pool, or on the field, players had to stay hydrated in the blazing sun.
Checklist what students should have with them on a mission trip insect repellent
sunscreen
straw hat athletic shoes work clothes
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paint the town. In Mexico, senior Lauren Reed paints an elementary school. “I love to be around [the] kids there; it makes me feel that they give back to me [more] than I give to them,” Reed said. The volunteers built a new administration building for an underprivileged school.
“[My favorite tradition is] the Senior Snake because it gets everybody pumped,” junior Nicholas Ilaria said.
I would like this page to represent me because it shows student passion and activity outside of school. I feel that this page represents a large portion of the student body that work outside of school for the greater good.
really cool to see everybody enjoying themselves,” sophomore Karolyne Gon
Reflection Eight
Looking back on my portfolio from last year, I feel that I have grown a
lot as a designer. My portfolio was rushed last year as I could not decide what to do and decided on a theme that would be the easiest to execute, not necessarily what I thought looked the best. This year I put more effort into creating a more professional looking, and complete portfolio by looking for a design that I thought I could duplicate rather than a brush that would be easy to use on the computer. I also felt rushed last year as I did not realize how much time would be spent on writing reflections, but I planned ahead this year and spaced out what I needed to do in order to finish on time and not be rushed. Last year the overall quality of my portfolio was not at the standards I wished it would have been, due to my complete lack of planning and my inability to do much on photoshop or InDesign.
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mission ACCOMPLISHED getting into the water. “We made the community realize that the environment is very important; it was really beautiful,” senior Ryan Reyes said. Working on the creek changed students’ views on their role in the community. After his experience in Atlanta, junior Guisseppe Theodoredis was inspired to go on more mission trips, because he felt called to continue to help others. For Reyes, his work helping the Atlanta community changed what he wanted to do after he graduates. “I’m considering establishing a homeless shelter and helping get [the homeless’] lives sorted out,” Reyes said. Aside from the work at the creek, students spent their nights back at a local high school bonding. They played games, worshipped and listened to witness talks. The mission trip also forged new friendships for students who were new to the church. “When we were all together cutting down tress, [it] created a sense of family. We were all in it together,” Brocket said. The mission trip to Atlanta provided students with the opportunity to change themselves and strengthen their faith. “I felt like I was called to go,” Theodoredis said. “It felt really good [to help the community].” [kaitlyn dike]
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high in the sky. At Stone Mountain Park in Atlanta, GA, senior Alexander Herrington walks on the rope course. “[The trip] opened my eyes about those in need [and] brought me closer to God,” Herrington said. The parish spent a day at the Park bonding before they left.
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plant it. Along the Peach Tree Creek trail, junior Zachary Dyce and senior Cynthia Gonzales plant flowers. “[The trip] made me thankful for what I have,” Dyce said. The youth group spent three days beautifying the trail.
smile big. On a mission trip with Discovery Church, senior Bethany Harper takes a picture with one of the children she helped. [The mission trip] made me feel good that I could help families in need,” Harper said. Haper went to San Pedro in the Dominican Republic for a week over the summer to help build two homes.
hole in one. Junior Bridgette Norris plays with children during a mission trip in Mexico. “[Helping] makes you feel good, and proud of yourself because you are doing good and bringing joy to someone’s life,” Norris said. The volunteers painted a building during their trip.
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On her hands and knees, junior Emily Brocket leaned over the hole she dug and gently placed in a flower. She stepped back and smiled at the finished product, and promptly moved to the next hole. In June, the youth of Blessed Trinity Catholic Church traveled to Atlanta, Georgia to assist in the restoration of Peach Tree Creek through planting and cleaning. They also created a new trail around the creek Brocket was one of the students who participated in the restoration trip. The church worked with the foundation Alive Atlanta, to clear the overrun trail and take debris out of the creek. The mile of trail that the parish worked on was the beginning of 40 miles of trail that encompassed the city. Students spent five days in Atlanta, through another program, Alive In You. Three of the days they cleared out the overgrown brush surrounding the creek and getting rid of the trash in the creek. The group also planted flowers around the path and removed fallen trees. “[The trip] made me want to do more in the community; it made me more conscientious abut what’s going on and how it’s dirty,” Brocket said. After clearing all of the brush that blocked the creek, a few of the students celebrated by
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straw hat paint the town. In Mexico, senior Lauren Reed paints an elementary school. “I love to be around [the] kids there; it makes me feel that they give back to me [more] than I give to them,” Reed said. The volunteers built a new administration building for an underprivileged school.
“[My favorite tradition is] the Senior Snake because it gets everybody pumped,” junior Nicholas Ilaria said.
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Weeks that athletes need to practice outside for their bodies to become acclimated to the heat and prevent heat illnesses. Without acclimation, athletes have a greater risk of succumbing to heatrelated illnesses and putting themselves in danger.
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The average heat index in Florida during the month of August, when fall sports including football, cross country and swimming begin.
In Florida, athletes battle the heat every time they step onto the field. Here is an in-depth look at the dangers of heat illnesses.
The number of days football coaches have to wait before they make players put on any gear beyond a helmet. Coaches are also only allowed to make players wear shoulder pads and a helmet for days three through five of training. After this, all gear is allowed.
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fatigue after practices and once threw up due to heat conditions. Both are symptoms of heat exhaustion, which, left untreated, can lead to heat stroke. Before games, Coach Ziglar made his players drink thirty-two ounces of water throughout the day to ensure that they were hydrated for the heat and humidity. “[The heat] just kind [of] drains you a little bit and when you [are] out there for two hours, it makes you want [to] live in a cooler climate,” Grant said. The extreme Florida heat also affected other outdoor activities including swimming and band. Although they practiced in the pool, swimmers fought water too warm. “If we get really hot, coach Creighton will run the hose through the pool to cool it down because the pool is blazing,” junior Gillian Parrish said. Aside from in-pool practices, the varsity swim team also worked out on the track. They ran everyday for an hour to get into shape, followed by another two hours of swimming. Water breaks were crucial for their performance during practices and meets. “The heat affects me by not being able to do a total workout,” Parrish said. For band members, the heat made practice hard to bear. Sophomore Yuran Di Cianni played the clarinet in the marching band, which practiced every Tuesday and Thursday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. perfecting their routine for football games and Music Performance Assessment competitions. The marching band was also on the field every Friday at 4 p.m. before football games. “When it’s too hot we don’t get enough air going through our instruments and our tone starts to sound disgusting,” Di Cianni said. The band took water breaks every 20 to 25 minutes to recover from their standing and marching the field. Band boosters were also present during practices and competitions to make sure band members stayed safe in the heat and drank enough water. Whether they were on the track, in the pool, or on the field, players had to stay hydrated in the blazing sun.
athletes stayed cool and avoided heat illness They weren’t about to break. Trying to stay strong, the exhausted football players persevered, but the blazing sun offered no mercy. When coach Phil Ziglar blew his whistle signaling a water break, junior Cody Grant and his teammates jogged to the water stations. About five seconds passed. “Field! Field! Come on!” Ziglar yelled, his face flushed from frustration and heat. He put his lips to his silver whistle as players returned to drills. These athletes and players from other sports held onto brief water breaks as their only reprieve from stifling temperatures, working to prevent heat illness during their outdoor activities. After the six deaths of football players in Florida, Georgia and South Carolina over the summer of 2011, the National Athletic Trainers’ Association of America (NATAA) put pressure on schools to be more strict with players about their hydration by implementing new rules to prevent any further deaths. “[The deaths] made me be a little more aware, [and made] me know that I have to drink water and stay hydrated because it’s not something to mess around with,” Grant said. Since 1995, at least 39 high school football players from freshman, junior varsity and varsity teams have died from heat related illnesses. As temperatures in Florida crept into the 100’s over the summer, the risk of exhaustion and heat stroke was heightened, but coaches were careful when it came to the safety of their athletes. To prevent even more deaths on the high school level and to protect players from heat related illnesses, the NATAA put new rules in place. One new rule enacted by the NATAA to keep football players safe was the prohibition of contact drills until the third day of the season. Rules such as this one helped keep players safe in the heat. “I’ve seen people throw up because they overheat and then they usually [have to] sit out,” Grant said. Despite these measures, Grant still experienced
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[1] don’t despair. As a consultant in the Math Center, senior Amy Bonilla helps Nickolas Shultz with his homework. “I’m happy I’m able to help others understand topics from the classroom,” Bonilla said. Math Center was open Tuesdays and Thursdays for one hour after school. [2] writing help. In the Writing Center, senior Taylor Purcell helps junior Ivy Lane analyze a book for her AP Language paper. “It feels good to be useful and help other students with their grades,” Purcell said. The Writing Center was open during both lunch shifts.
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As she leaned over to help with another student’s homework, senior Maergrethe Box smiled to herself as she slowly walked him through a math problem she had last year in the same class and had faced the same obstacles. “[Helping other students is] just something I do. It feels really good when they comprehend what I’m teaching them,” Box said. A second year Math Center tutor, a Math Club member and a third year Writing Center consultant, Box was just one of a group of students who were involved in the academic clubs offered. “[I’ve continued to be a part of these clubs] because I’m good at math and I enjoy it, so it’s pretty simple to help,” Box said. Sophomore Amelia Cheatham was another member of this group, being a first year consultant in the Writing Center and a second year member of Math Club. “[In the] Writing Center the atmosphere is awesome,” Cheatham said. Throughout the year, consultants in the Math and Writing Center gained community service hours for National Honor Society and Bright Future Scholarships. “I think I gain people skills from the Writing Center because you interact with other people,” Cheatham said. The Writing Center and Math Center also helped the consultants, like senior Charles Collins, with their own school work. “[In these clubs] you learn more when you teach [the material],” Collins said. Collins also found the clubs as a good way to spend time with friends and teachers. Cheatham found Math Club as a good way to spend Thursday mornings and be actively involved in an organization. “[My favorite part of being in clubs is that] Math Center is a good way to start your day, waking up and using your brain,” Cheatham said. Math and Writing Center offered students an alternative to getting help from teachers as the consultants had already taken the classes and learned the material. “I think students helping each other builds a teamwork bond. Some students feel more comfortable than being helped with teachers,” Cheatham said. Whatever the reason, students found Math Club, Math Center and Writing Center as useful and valuable, and outlets for high academic achievement. These clubs provided students with new knowledge, community service hours, help with school work and scholarship applications. [kaitlyn dike]
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grading papers. In Math Club, senior Todd Undieme looks through student papers. “[Math Club] gives students an opportunity to improve at math, while not being completely boring because you are competing against your friends,” Undieme said. Undieme was a parliamentarian in Mu Alpha Theta.
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The Quiz Bowl team began in 1990. In 1999 the team won first place in the Orange-Osceola Quiz Bowl League.
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The Writing Center began to help students with essays and papers. “[Student consultants check for] basic things, most of the time it’s proofreading [for] thesis statements, grammar and vocabulary,” sponsor Mike Glester said. “If there are any concerns, we are there to help.” English teachers Jennifer Hilley and Vicki Nicoll founded the club.
Math Club was first introduced as a way to challenge those interested in math and make it a fun on-campus competition.
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Listening to the question, junior Rebecca Burns hovered her hand over the buzzer as she prepared to answer. Burns was one of the students on the Quiz Bowl team who competed every Monday from October to November to test her knowledge on everything from physics and chemistry to mythology and literature. “[I joined Quiz Bowl because] I knew a lot of people on the team and it seemed like a good way to learn new interesting things,” Burns said. The team met every Monday to practice and travel together to matches against various schools. Facing two different high school teams at each match, the team competed in six matches, winning two of them.
friends and there is a lot to do,” freshman Shauryliane Sanchez-Rivera said.
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evidence found. The court convicted him in 1989, but his execution was stopped three times in an attempt for an appeal to the Supreme Court. The club joined the cause to set Davis free by having students sign a petition during lunch, which added to the hundreds of thousands of people around the country. “[The petition was important] because of how the country acted toward the case set a precedent for how it acts toward death penalty cases in general,” Spear said. Other political clubs on campus also spread awareness about causes they supported. The Young Democrats Club led several service projects, including the Operation Shoebox Collection during Christmas. The club collected shoeboxes full of letters and supplies to send to the Armed Forces overseas. The Young Democrats also fed the less fortunate at homeless shelters downtown. Seniors Daniel Pickert, Stephen Fleming and Patrick James formed the Young Independents Club to create an environment where everyone could speak about issues dealing with the political spectrum freely and safe from judgment. “[The purpose of the club is] to seek the nonpartisan truth about various issues in the political world,” Pickert said. Political clubs worked to make their causes known to their communities. [kaitlyn dike]
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“I’m really adamant about youth in politics and being involved in the political arena, knowing our constitution and laws, so I like educating people on that. In order to grow as an adult beyond high school, you need to be aware of the political issues within the country.”
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“[Young Independents Club] informs the youth of America about politics and current events in an unbiased and non-partisan manner. [It] provides a setting where members can get honest and factual information without worrying about it being slanted in some way.”
the spirit of the football game,” sophomore Gabriella Fakhoury said.
club debates. In a debate between the Young Republicans Club and Young Independents Club, senior Andrew Dickerson speaks on behalf of the Young Republicans. “[My favorite part of the club] is the debates because of the information and process of learning about a subject that affects people in our country and giving an opinion on it,” Dickerson said. The clubs debated over the issue of the death penalty.
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Members talk about why they joined their club, how it made them feel and what their favorite part was.
Why do you participate in a political club?
In 2000, a Supreme Court ruling stopped the recount of Florida votes, which handed the presidency to republican George W. Bush over democrat Al Gore. Demonstrators gathered in front of the U.S. Supreme Court building to hear the ruling.
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In 1963, the Supreme Court ruled that the state of Florida must provide defense attorneys to criminal defendants with serious charges, in response to the Gideon v. Wainwright case.
The launch of Sputnik I on Oct. 4, 1957, marked the beginning of the space race between the United States and the Soviet Union during the Cold War. The launch led directly to the creation of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
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members spread their messages and influenced the community At the head of the classroom, Social Justice Club president Kinsey Seacord spoke about the upcoming Invisible Children fundraiser, urging members of the club to get involved and volunteer. “[Social justice] is important because [it’s] helping others transform communities and characters. [It] creates opportunities,” Seacord, senior, said. “Helping one’s community keeps the participant involved and informed.” The Invisible Children movement, devoted to helping end the conflict in Uganda and the Congo and stopping the abduction of children used as child soldiers, was just one of the social causes the club advocated by increasing awareness about the issue. “It’s fun to be a leader [in the club] when you’re helping kids realize how important it is to be involved in a community,” Seacord said. The club originally formed to protest the slaughter of monks during the Algerian Civil War. Since the start of the club, members have been committed to helping similar types of social causes. [Social causes are important] because if people aren’t aware, injustice can go unnoticed,” junior Devan Spear said. In September, the club made its presence known by supporting and petitioning to free Troy Davis, a man who was given the death penalty for allegedly killing an offduty police officer, although there was no substantial
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[1] deep discussions. In a Young Democrats club meeting, senior Rodrigo Delgado and junior Cindy Angel discuss Republican candidates for the 2012 presidential election. “I like the ideas and sharing our different views,” Angel said. [2] march for a cause. While marching in the homecoming parade, senior Elizabeth Crager (far left) walks with the Social Justice Club. “[The homecoming parade] was fun and it was a good way to represent the club,” Crager said. [3] sign away. At lunch, freshman Brianna Dickey signs the petition to free Troy Davis. “I felt very good leaving that table and I felt like my voice was heard,” Dickey said.
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In front of the Law Magnet’s Charles T. Wells courtroom on Nov. 28, Linda DraneBurdick spoke about her experience as a prosecutor in the Casey Anthony trial, which started in 2008 and ended in June 2011. “As the law class program dissected the Casey case in every aspect, it was imperative that we took her visit as a learning experience,” junior Nathaniel Reiff said. Drane-Burdick spent the day in the law magnet classroom giving confidential details about the case and explaining the process the prosecutors used to formulate their argument for the trial against Anthony, she also answered student’s questions. “She gave us the behind the scenes aspect of the case as a whole, which was quite stimulating,” Reiff said.
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TERMS TO rifle The rifle is a long, thin gun used in performances. It was twirled and thrown into the air.
sabre The Color Guard uses the sabre, a long, curved sword, during routines to flip and spin.
flag The flags were spun and twirled during both half-time and competition routines to add color to their dance.
[1] smile like you mean it. As she leans back, senior Christina Ragland catches her rifle. “I made some of my best friends on guard and band. When you’re having a bad day there is always someone willing to listen,” Ragland said. Ragland was on the team for all four years. [2] keep your eye on the rifle. Concentrating on the position of the gun, junior Hannah Ryder gets into position to catch it. “Performing [is the best feeling]. It’s fun being in front of a crowd and hearing them cheering for you. You get a major adrenaline rush. You just go for it,” Ryder said. Ryder was front and center for the first show. [3] hot feet. In front of judges, freshman Larritza Elmore performs the routine. “I was scared, thrilled, excited and happy [during the competition]. It was my first competition and I thought I would mess up, but seeing everyone else really calmed me,” Elmore said. Elmore enjoyed winter guard over the fall season. [4] high in the sky. With her eyes on the flag, junior Colleen Welsh prepares to catch it. “[When I perform] I feel energy; you get a rush when the audience is into it,” Welsh said. Welsh joined guard because a friend introduced it to her freshman year.
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rifle around. At the Edgewater versus Boone halftime show, junior Jordan Banko performs with the rifle. “I get a sense of adrenaline from the crowd. It’s such a hard feeling to explain. The crowd mixed with nerves and adrenaline. It’s like riding a rollercoaster,” Banko said. Banko enjoyed fall season more than winter season.
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After she quit dancing when she was 7-years-old, junior Eryn Jackson thought she would never dance again. Then she saw a poster advertising Color Guard and decided to try it. “[Color Guard] has helped me come out of my shell and talk to more people. I am friends with all grades there. It’s a big family. Joining has made high school a more enjoyable experience,” Jackson said. Jackson enjoyed winter season more than spring and intended to continue to be on Color Guard all through high school.
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As she walked onto the competition floor with the rest of the girls, senior Stori Woodstock held her head and rifle high as she smiled and waited for the music to fill the room. “[Color Guard is important to me because] it’s my life. If I didn’t do [it], I don’t know where I would be today,” Woodstock said. Woodstock was one of the four senior girls who performed and competed in Color Guard all four years of high school. The other three included Megan Bigelow, Lindsay Greer and Christina Ragland. “[Color Guard has] made a lot of memories, built character and has taught me a lot about life,” Bigelow said. Throughout their years on the team, the girls competed as part of the Winter Guard International, Florida Federation of Color Guards Circuit and performed during halftime at fall football games with the band. “[My favorite part of Color Guard] is walking out, and getting off the floor knowing I did the best I could for that show,” Woodstock said. The Color Guard competed as a part of the FFCC Premiere at Apopka High School as one of the pre-season openers. The girls were not ranked on their performance, but instead given feedback from the judges on their performance to learn where they needed to improve. “I think [the premiere] helped to teach us the enviroment that we perform in, and to teach us so that we will grow,” Greer said. The competition was used to show new members on the team how to prepare for future performances and perfect their skills before attending competitions where they would be ranked for their performance. “[The premiere] will help us to want to do better than we did. It will be a good point to look back on to see how we progressed the rest of the season,” Bigelow said. [kaitlyn dike and stephanie nebeker]
seniors devoted themselves to color guard for four years of high school
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does a lot of good to the school; especially this year with all the proceeds,” junior Brian Gardner said.
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Small team overcomes
sprint to the finish. At the Lake Brantley Invitational, junior Justice Donald races neck and neck with Cocoa High School’s Jazzmine Folston in the 100 meter. “[Running] makes me feel really happy because it’s a stress reliever. It helps me whenever I get mad,” Donald said. Donald placed first in this race, running her personal best of 11.92 seconds.
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[1] throw it. In the Brian Jaeger Elite Classic, sophomore Miranda Miller throws the shot put. “[My favorite part is] practice,” Miller said. “I’m with my team and we all work together as one.” Miller threw a personal record of 31’2” at the meet. [2] vault to victory. In the Metro Conference Finals, sophomore Olivia Rees pole vaults. “I’m always nervous [before I’m about to compete] because looking at the height you’re about to jump is scary,” Rees said. Rees placed 14th, jumping 6’0”.
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The steeple chase is a 2000 meter race in which the athlete, here senior Caroline Coleman, runs five obstacle-studded laps around the track. Throughout the race, Coleman jumped over 21 barriers and splashed through four water jumps. In this race, Coleman ran 8:29.99, placing second in the Wildcat Open and setting the school record, previously held by Molly Box at 9:13.82.
chance for students to live the high school experience in one night,” junior Amanda Bhanote said.
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ladies focused on quality over quantity
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Aimed at performing better than in previous track meets, the girls sat together to prepare for their events. While the team looked small together, the ladies were more concerned with their speed and ability, proving that team size did not determine their success at meets. “I think it pushes us harder to do better because there aren’t as many people to get us points,” freshman Leah Sikes said. With 31 girls to score enough points to place at meets, the athletes had to participate in two or more events each. “[Having a small team] means that a lot of us have to triple in meets. You have three races and still have to try to do decent in them, rather than focusing on one race,” sophomore Alexandria Meneses said. The team excelled regardless of these challenges. In the first meet of the season, the Wildcat Open, the ladies placed fourth, beating rival teams like Edgewater High School and Timber Creek. However, the ladies faced losses too, placing ninth behind South Sumter High School and Winter Springs High School at the Highlander Invitational held at Lake Highland Preparatory School. Helping her team at the Highlander Invitational, junior Justice Donald placed first in the 400 meter, running it in 1:01.47 minutes. She also placed first in the 100 meter at the Lake Brantley Invitational, running a season best of 11.96 seconds. “Justice has been a huge part of our girls’ team success. She scores points in every event that she does,” coach Josh Shearouse said. “She has done a great job with meeting my expectations. She has become a better teammate as well as a better athlete.” At the Winter Park Relays, the team placed second, showing its strengths in the 4x800 meter and the 4x1600 meter relays, winning first place in both events. Despite their strong performance, Meneses and seniors Heather Classe, Nikia Toomey and Caroline Coleman did not break the school’s 4x800 relay record of 9:55.01. They finished ahead of other teams and won first place, timing in at 10:09.1 minutes, 16 seconds ahead of the other teams. “I’m really happy with how I’ve done this season, I worked really hard and had help from my coaches. I really pushed myself,” Meneses said. [kaitlyn dike and madeline trybus]
[1] aim high. Senior Melanie Caban competes in the high jump at the Metro Conference finals. “You get nervous [before competing,] but it’s exciting at the same time. It’s an adrenaline rush,” Caban said. Caban placed 10th, with a new season best in the high jump at 4’4”. [2] throw hard. At the Metro Conference finals, freshman Alexandra King warms up. “[Throwing the discus] makes me feel powerful and like I’m in control,” King said. King placed 19th, after throwing 57’1”.
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girls varsity. front: Caroline Coleman, Margaret Dukes, Melanie Caban, Nikia Toomey. row 2: Kelsey Matteson, Justice Donald, Michelle Duncan, Kylia Tillman, Rhapsody Arias. row 3: Leah Sikes, Alexandria Meneses, Courtney Patz, Mackenzie Williamson, Olivia Rees. row 4: Kristina Ciaccio, Marie Gilles, Miranda Miller, Brandy Taylor, Alandra Kelly. back: Aaliyah Johnson, Stephanie Hunte.
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Wildcat Open Lake Highland Invite Lake Brantley Invite Winter Park Relays Fr/So Metro Metro Qualifiers Metro Finals Brian Jaegar Elite
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Niko Banks, junior “I like the track meets and running against other schools. You work all week and you get to see if you’re better than other teams.”
Michelle Duncan, junior “[I do track and field] to stay in shape for cross country. I like track because it is all different sports together at a meet. I [also] like the different workouts because it makes it interesting with all of the variety.”
Boys Volleyball
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Favorite game? Colonial because we killed them on our own turf. Why do you play volleyball? To stay active [and because] I used to play when I was little.
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Favorite thing about volleyball? It requires team effort and everybody has to participate in order to do well. How do you feel when you play? I feel focused. Volleyball is a sport where you have to focus in order to win.
sophomore Why do you play volleyball? I like to play setter. I’m the main person that gets the ball and sets it up for the spiker. What is the best part about playing volleyball? Setting because I get an assist in each point.
varsity. front: Cooper Meredith, Carlos D. Roman, Carlos J. Roman, Zachary Robinson, Yousef Hassan. back: James McCann, Tyler Patz, Robert M. Irwin, Matthew Combs, Solomon Attaway, coach Nathan Kyle.
junior varsity. front: Justin Bennett, Luis Lezcano, Peyton Kane, Shane Doran, Miles Conyers, Ramin Ragbir, Samuel Furukawa. back: Cristien Cherry, Blake Dye, Jalen Harper, Kevin Schoeppler, Daniel Dewitz, Allen Jenkins, coach Nathan Kyle.
and play on the team,” junior Weang Ruach said.
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boys varsity. front: Ryan Reyes, Devin Griggs, Marvin Bracy, Desmond Holland, Bradley Hutsell, Corey Davis. row 2: Dontrayvis Wesley, Burkhardt Helfrich, Jamal Galette, Jagger Shepherd, Aaron Turman, Joshua Green, Keiton Best. row 3: William Flowers, Ryan Harding, Christopher Slason, Tyree Surrency, Robert Pell, Darrian Pennant, Tyler Chapman. row 4: Austin Kneeland, Patrick Gresosky, Brandon Reddick, Anthony Coscia, Niko Banks, Simon Tran, Richard Liley. row 5: Luke Smith, James Dawson, Shiloh Sencion, Shawn Latimer, Weang Ruach, Kerry Alce, James Chris Veguilla. back: Frank Nelson, Devin Thomas, Blake Williams, Deion Thomas, Adam Laxton, Nathaniel Reiff.
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“[My favorite tradition is] football game day; when we get free food from cheerleaders
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Why do you do track and field? Athletes comment on their favorite aspects of track and field.
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