Lizzy Gordon Portfolio 2013 by Renee Burke

Lizzy Gordon Portfolio 2013

Lizzy Gordon

3589 Gatlin Place Circle, Orlando, FL 32812 • lizzygordon12@yahoo.com • @lizzygordon12

Renee Burke  Hi-Lights newspaper adviser 1000 E. Kaley St. Orlando, FL 32806 Dear Mrs.Burke, I am interested in becoming the Editor-in-Chief of Hi-Lights newspaper. Perhaps Hi-Lights is looking for someone who can design a front page that appeals to all students, stay on deadline, be patient with others, and teach other staffers about design and style. If that is the case, I am your girl. I am qualified for this position because of my organizational skills and because I have taken Journalism I, II and III. I would like for you to look further into my qualifications in light of my request. I would love to uphold the position of Editor-in-Chief because I am very keen with organization and designing. I also think my ability to work well with others, teach others, have patience and listen will help me with this position. As a two-year staffer on Hi-Lights newspaper, I have learned the ropes of designing and writing. I have also learned how to stay on deadline and organizational skills. I have a sharp understanding of Photoshop and InDesign; this knowledge will help me to create graphically-pleasing front page designs. I enjoy designing and would find the position of Editor-in-Chief as more of an honor and joy, than just a job that involves hard work. I have attached my resume, and hope that you see a glimpse of the enthusiastic, patient and hardworking person I am. I would be honored to take a moment of your time to talk to you in person. Thank you for your time. Respectfully yours,

Elizabeth Gordon

OBJECTIVE: I would like to obtain and uphold the position of Editor-in-Chief for Hi-Lights newspaper through a position on staff and summer workshops.

EDUCATION: • Completed three years at Boone High School. Graduation date: May 2014. Class rank: 33. • 4.0 GPA 2011-2012 • 3.8 GPA 2012-2013

EXPERIENCE: • Hi-Lights Newspaper staffer Aug. 2011- June 2012. I researched information for news articles and features through web sources and library books. I wrote stories and edited other student’s columns, editorials and layouts. • Hi-Lights Newspaper Business Manager Aug. 2012- June 2013. I designed advertisements for businesses, wrote checks and letters for businesses. • Down Syndrome Foundation of Central Florida volunteer. I babysit children with disabilities while their parents learn how to further communicate with them via iPad’s. I also taught them how to ride bikes at the DSFF’s iCan Bike Camp in June 2012.

RELEVANT HIGH SCHOOL STUDIES: • Journalism 1, Journalism 2, Journalism 3, Spanish 1 and 2, Advanced Placement Human Geography, Advanced Placement Psychology and Advanced Placement Language and Composition.

HONORS, AWARDS, AND MEMBERSHIPS • Sophomore Class Council member 2011-2012 • Key Club 2011-2012 and 2012-2013  • Social Justice Club 2011-2012 and 2012-2013  • Republican Club 2012-2013 • Fellowship of Christian Athletes 2011-2012 and Historian of FCA 2012-2013

REFERENCES • Teresa King- Advanced Placement Psychology, teresa.king@ocps.net, 407-893-7200 ex. 6014641 • Jill Mollenhauer- Advanced Placement Language of Composition, jill.mollenhauer@ocps.net, 407-893-7200 ex. 6014275 • Renee Burke- Publications Adviser/ Journalism instructor, renee.burke@ocps.net, 407-443-8451

Self Analytical Evaluation Ever since I was little I’ve enjoyed writing pieces about events that occurred in my life, whether it was through journaling, writing in my diary or writing a five page essay about my trip to Tennessee in second grade. During eighth grade, my best friends sister would tell us about how much she enjoyed yearbook and respected her advisor, Mrs. Burke. Delanee and I were eager to join yearbook; we applied before our eighth grade year was over, but received notice that in order to take yearbook or newspaper, we must go through Journalism 1. I signed up for journalism in a heartbeat, and I have that course to thank for my knowledge of InDesign and Photoshop. After taking journalism, and being in newspaper for two years, I have learned many things. I’ve learned how to work around deadlines, juggle multiple stories, design advertisements, work with businesses, use Photoshop and InDesign, and keep others and myself accountable for our personal responsibilities in Newspaper. As business manager, I was responsible for designing ads, contacting businesses about their graphics and payment plans. Furthermore, I learned how to stay on deadline while juggling advanced placement courses, business responsibilities and articles. Newspaper is a valuable course to take because it enables students to become responsible for themselves, it teaches teamwork and gives them the opportunity to get published; in doing so they make a name for themselves. I have been able to utilize these skills in my academic courses. Had I not taken newspaper, I don’t think I would’ve been as diligent as a student. By working on deadlines in newspaper, I began to create my own mini deadlines for my academic classes.

Reflection #1 I consider my article on Halsey Helfrich to be the most significant piece I’ve created this year. This is my best work because I spent a substantial amount of time interviewing and creating the story. This story proved that I could handle any story thrown my way, because a quarter’s way through deadline I had to change the angle of the story. In the beginning, I was writing a story about a family of clowns. Once I realized that there wasn’t much to write about there, I changed my angle and focused on the clown’s son, Halsey. Halsey is a freshman who is an aspiring artist. Changing the angle resulted in a time crunch for deadline. I had to reinterview multiple people, with new questions pertaining to Halsey’s artistic abilities. As I began to write the feature on Halsey, I found myself needing more information and more experience with Halsey and his artwork. I went to Halsey’s house and he showed me all of his artwork. The piece on Halsey evolved over time, it started out as a brief glimpse of an average art student and unraveled itself into a feature on a boy who, at age 15, had already been inducted into a prestigious artist group called the B Side Artists. What I like most about this piece is that I incorporated the web into my story. I asked Halsey to record himself creating a piece of art; and after two weeks he submitted a fourhour long video of him painting to me. Once I received the video, I cut it and formatted it in iMovie. I am quite proud of the piece I created because I worked hard, spent extra time on creating a video that would be pleasing to our teenage audience and because it won me an “All-Florida” award through the FSPA.

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Final draft, Features, page 7, Feb. 8, 2012 8

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Seniors wanting to attend the all-night party at Universal and Island of Adventure will need to purchase a ticket before spring break. The start of ticket sales will be broadcast on BBC or announced on the after school announcements. For questions, see Senior Class sponsor Sarah Kittrell in Room 220.

Artist’s age “B” Side the point Freshman creates art, logos and t-shirts By LIZZY GORDON As Halsey Helfrich lifts the respirator mask off his face and sets down the can of spray paint, he steps back and admires his art. “I want people to know that I am trying to make a message,” Helfrich said. “Every piece has a different message. Sometimes I address problems in the government and flaws with human nature.” Helfrich uses a mixture of acrylic paint, spray paint and 3D figures to make his art unique. He commonly uses a light blue color. “[Light blue] is one of my favorite colors. I think it gives people a good feeling. When you get a good feeling you connect with a painting, and sometimes people buy it,” Helfrich said. Helfrich is a member of the local artist group called “The B Side Artists”. Asaan “Swamburger” Brooks loosely leads the collective group of 13 artists. Helfrich, being the youngest, is the only member who is still in high school. “Halsey is very knowledgeable about current and local artists,” Art 2D

teacher Nicole Moitoza said. “[He] has been exposed to many different artists and materials, that makes him unique.” Helfrich became interested in art when he was 9 years old. One Sunday, Helfrich was at the Orlando Farmers Market when he passed by the tent of a street artist named Tobar who was a member of the B Side Artists. Tobar gave Helfrich a flyer to his next art show. Helfrich began to attend numerous art shows, and he became a familiar face. He officially became a member of the B Side Artists last year. The name “B Side Artists” is a burlesque description of the group. Back in the day, tapes had an A-side and a B-side. The A-side contained pop hits that were commonly set on a radio’s replay list, while the B-side, also known as the “flip side,” was empty space that was filled up with the unknown. The name reflects the group’s unique and unconventional style, compared to that of mainstream art. “A lot of artists inspire and influence me. I like the local artist Tobar. I saw gas masks in his art and they intrigued me. I remember thinking, ‘I want one of those’,” Helfrich said. The group not only paints, but they also design logos and t-shirts for

seehear To see a high speed video of Helfrich painting, scan this QR code with your www.hilights.org smartphone. different businesses and events. Helfrich’s art has been displayed and sold at places such as the City Arts Factory, Blank Space, Space Bar, Pom Pom’s Tea House and Sandwicheria and Redefine gallery. He has sold pieces from $50-$200. “I’m always proud when his art is on display, we love to take pictures,” Halsey’s mother Grace Helfrich said. “I’m surprised at how quickly he has infiltrated his art into the community.” Helfrich wants to avoid becoming the stereotypical “starving artist”; in doing so he is thinking of becoming a gallery manager when he grows up, while still creating art on the side. “Art will always be a part of who Halsey is,” G. Helfrich said.

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CONCENTRATION. Halsey Helfrich paints clouds over an original piece. “When [my family] was ﬂying back from Key West, I saw the clouds. Clouds are always there, no one can change them. This piece reﬂects unchangeable nature,” Helfrich said. This piece is a combined effort; junior Willow Cheek drew the face beneath the clouds. The painting took two months to complete.

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Reflection #2 The article that I wrote about track could use improvement. I am not skillful in sports writing, nor am I good at taking pictures of sporting events. Many things contributed to the downfall of my story as a whole. Our server crashed and deleted all of the hundreds of photos I had taken during track meets, and I had two other stories, plus ads, to finish. If I were to go back and make changes to this piece, I would zero in on injuries, but provide more summary of the season as a whole. Moreover, I think my story wouldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been better if I had created two separate stories, one on boys, the other on girls. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t hate this article by any means, but the process of writing it was a painful experience. As I said earlier, I am not a good sports writer; my article being resubmitted reflects that weakness. Next year I will make sure to evenly distribute the season wrap up records amongst males and females.

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ATTENTION SENIORS Blue clearance sheets must be turned into Senior Class sponsor Sarah Kittrell’s room on May 24. Make sure all necessary criteria is filled out and signed by this date.

Seniors can celebrate ending the school year by attending the senior picnic on May 24, at 11:30 a.m. on the athletic field. Lunch provided by Senior Class.

DETERmINATION. Clenching the pole between his hands, senior Adam Laxton prepares to pole vault. “I am a competitive person. Each time I competed in pole vault I wanted to get a higher height than my previous one,” Laxton said. At the Metro Conference Finals, Laxton made a personal record by clearing the vault at 8 feet and he placed eleventh.

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PAIN. During the 100 meter sprint at the Lake Highland Elite Classic, senior Justice Donald’s hip locks up. “I was in extreme pain; I felt like I was dying,” Donald said. A ligament in Donald’s hip strained and caused her to collapse on the track; after the injury she was out for the season.

HEALING. Before practice, freshman Kathryn Truex massages her calves in the athletic training room. “Shin splints are painful and frustrating. Physical therapy decreases the pain,” Truex said. After massaging her calves before practice, Truex places a heating pad on them. After practice she ices her calves.

Injuries hinder teams’ performance Physical,emotional motivations help athletes recover By LIZZY GORDON During the Lake Highland Elite Classic, senior Rhapsody Arias took off sprinting once sophomore Claire Collins passed her the baton during the 4-by-4 relay. After finishing the relay in third place, Arias realized her knee had dislocated, or subluxed, itself. Once the adrenaline wore off, bending her knee was nearly impossible. “In the middle of trying to catch my breath and realizing that my knee had once again subluxed, I felt extreme shock and pain. This was the sixth time I had dislocated my knee,” Arias said. The young team has encountered more than nine injuries throughout the season. Because of this, coach Josh Shearhouse and others had to strategize. The injuries have caused the team to shrink in numbers. Injured runners such as Arias, senior Adam Laxton and freshman Kathryn Truex underwent physical therapy both at home and at school. Athletic trainer Sarah Coelho helped students through rehabilitation during practice in the athletic training room. “I would warn students to do summer workouts and maintain the workouts throughout the year so that they are strong. This is one way they can avoid getting injured during the season,” Coelho said. The most common injuries the track team encountered included stress fractures, shin splints, tight muscles and muscular imbalances. Aside from physical therapy, students recovered with their coach’s motivation. “My mission is to be a great impact on these kids lives. I love to see them grow up,” Shearhouse said. Injuries have had a negative impact on the team as a whole, but as individuals it has pushed athletes to work harder and

create better personal records. “Individually, the players are doing well, as a team the numbers are detrimental. The less runners, the less people you can enter into races; therefore, there are less points to be earned,” Coelho said. Regardless of injuries, Shearhouse said the team continued to give it their all at every track meet and practice. “The team has a good attitude. We are a young team. Everyday the athletes give 110 percent. When they work their hardest, that makes me proud,” Shearhouse said. Prior to being injured, senior Wyatt Smith placed fifth in the 600 meter and created a new personal record at the Royal Open meet at the First Academy. “I feel as if with every step, I am releasing all anger, stress, drama, issues, and any other problems I have. In its own way, it is a self-imposed therapy,” Smith said. At the Lake Brantley Invite, junior Burkhardt Helfrich placed first in the 3200 meter run, and junior Miranda Miller placed first in shot put. Senior Samual Doster placed first in discus with 131 feet 11 inches at the Lake Highland Elite Classic. On March 21, senior Justice Donald took the Metro Conference title for the 100 meter dash with 12.53 seconds. On April 25, at the FHSAA 4A District 3 meet, Miller was the District Champion in shot put and discus, and sophomore Jared Hines was a District Champion in the 3200 meter run. Junior Courtney Patz made a season best of 4 feet 6 inches in high jump, placing fifth, and junior Jamal Clark placed seventh in high jump, after creating a personal record of 5 feet 8 inches. “My coaches encourage me to not focus on what could happen, but to focus on what I can do,” Patz said. No one who competed in the FHSAA 4A District 3 meet qualified for the FHSAA State Championships. With a third place district ranking, they concluded their track season. “It was a hard fought, successful season,” Shearhouse said.

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> April 25, FHSAA Regional’s, 14th place > April 19, Districts, 3rd place > April 13, Brian Jaeger Elite Classic, 12th place > March 21, Metro Conference Finals, 5th place > March 16, Metro Freshmen/Sophomore Championships, 6th place > March 9, Lake Highland Elite Classic, 3rd place > March 2, Lake Brantley Invite, 10th place > Feb. 23, TFA Royal Open, 3rd place > Feb. 18, Wildcat Open, 3rd place

Ryan Harding, Sophomore How do you think you did individually this season? Personally, I thought I did amazing. This was the first year that I made a new record at every event I competed in.

Girls > April 25, FHSAA Regional’s, 21st place > April 19, Districts, 5th place > April 13, Brian Jaeger Elite Classic, 15th place > March 21, Metro Conference Finals, 8th place > March 16, Metro Freshmen/Sophomore Championships, 7th place > March 9, Lake Highland Elite Classic, 9th place > March 2, Lake Brantley Invite, 8th place > Feb. 23, TFA Royal Open, 3rd place > Feb. 18, Wildcat Open, 3rd place

Reflection #3 Photo 1

This photo reflects depth of field, which is an element of good composition. Also, the tree and ornament work together to frame the center of visual interest. The kind woman in this photo attracts me to it, I took this photo while volunteering at a christmas event I chaired for the Russell Home. key club russell home 12/14_Gordon006

Reflection #3 Photo 2

This photo encompasses elements of composition including rule of thirds, leading lines and a center of visual interest. The counter tops and cupboards act as leading lines, this draws attention to the center of visual interest, Katie. I like this photo because it shows action and it is candid. tackandfield boys 3-16_Gordon_0074

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Reflection #4 I was an asset to the Hi-Lights newspaper staff this year in many ways. Each deadline I turned in my work on time, I completed financial statements and business responsibilities, and I helped other students who needed assistance. Turning work in on time is crucial when a publication is on deadline; it can make or break the production of the newspaper as a whole. I recall coming after school to work on newspaper and business multiple times. Whether I was perfecting my own work, or correcting someone elseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, I was always one of the few hands on deck during crunch time. One time in particular, I remember working on the Oct. issue with Lindsay, Anna Marie and Gabi. We all stayed at school until 8 p.m. to fix the newspaper. It was parent night, many parents had the chance to witness the dedication a few of the staffers possessed. Aside from my personal responsibilities as a staffer, I expanded my skills and helped others when they needed help. This year I acted as a go-between, because many of the newbies found Mrs.Burke to be intimidating. For example, Tommy asked me multiple questions about the process of COBing, Ciara asked me about how to text wrap and Mackenzie has asked for guidance when designing according to our style. An asset is something that is useful and desirable. By staying on deadline, finishing all of my work and helping other students I have proved that I am committed, useful and overall a desirable person to have on staff.

Reflection #5 It has been made clear that our staff is full of lazy and irresponsible people. In the beginning the year we had page editors, this posed a problem for many staffers. Many of the page editors waited till the last minute to design their pages, this set back other staffers. In an effort to counteract this trend, I began to create my own pages. If this problem occurred next year, I would do just the same. Personally, I believe that staffers should be responsible for their own designs and stories. I handled the situation well because I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t blame the page editors for the way my page looked; I took responsibility for myself. Another problem that reoccurred throughout the year was that staffers would not complete the final edits that Karina gave them. Because of this, a handful of staffers, including myself, would stay after school on various days. If this problem were to repeat next year, I would be proactive and make sure that staffers did their stories on time. If staffers do not finish their stories on time, then I will pull it so that they know I am serious. I propose having filler stories, just in case someone slacks. I think that Lindsay and myself handled this situation well. Lindsay calmly fixed whatever was needed, and I helped her wherever I could. Furthermore, being business manager was a hardship in itself because it came with a lot of responsibility. I constantly had to call and e-mail businesses to ask about the graphics they wanted for their advertisements, and I had to send each company a copy of each issue. I utilized my fourth period to design advertisements, create invoices and contact businesses. I believe that I handled the situation rather well, but if I could go back and change anything, I would have spent more time recreating ads because many of them were blurry in the first couple issues.

Reflection #6 My three goals included becoming a better designer, sports writer and photographer. My plan for reaching these goals comprised of practice and repetition. I have become a better designer and sports photographer. After looking at other high school newspapers and their designs, I mimicked them and created my own designs. As for sports photography, it took a lot of practice to become better. Having a beat forced me to learn how to work the camera. After numerous track meets, I mastered the camera and its settings. Personally, I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think that I have become a better sports writer. Due to the stress of having three stories and ads, all on the same deadline, I did not get to focus on masterfully writing my sports story on track. According to my midterm, I planned on reading other peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s articles in order to become a better writer, but I did not find much for track. Track was a very difficult sport to cover because there are many events occurring simultaneously. Overall, I succeeded; but there is always room for improvement.

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hi-lights insight HOMECOMING TICKET SALES

JEOPARDY! COMPETITION SELECTS TEACHER

Homecoming tickets are on sale from Oct. 1 to Oct. 12. Tickets are $40 the second week. Students can purchase tickets during both lunch shifts in the gymnasium.

Advanced Placement World History and AP European History teacher, Christina Bay-Bay Bykov will compete in the Jeopardy! Teacher Tournament on Oct. 1 and Oct. 2. She is one of 15 teachers selected for the competition. The Teacher Tournament episodes will begin airing on Nov. 7.

Moving forward or backwards? TWO WRITERS SOUND OFF ON WHO THEY THINK SHOULD BE THE NEXT PRESIDENT

By CHASE GARDNER In 2008, America made the choice to elect a democrat in office. Taking a look at the country now and it’s easy to see it’s had a positive effect. Four years later, President Barack Obama has finished his first term and kept America afloat throughout it, bringing home the troops and putting an end to a senseless 10 year war in Iraq. Over these four years however, republicans still criticized him all while not even attempting to work with him. Now Obama faces a new challenger, former governor, Mitt Romney. Here are Obama’s stances versus Romney’s. Abortion: Life is full of choices, the great thing about this country is we have the rights to make these choices. Abortion is a choice, a woman should be able to do what she wants without having to be judged by more conservative citizens. While Romney sticks by his belief that abortion should be a state choice. This method leaves women that live in the more radically conservative states like Texas, without a choice. With Obama’s option, it provides more freedom to women, which is what America is all about. Romney will only allow abortion to women who have been raped or a victim of incest, but what about the teens that make one mistake and are forced to drop out of high school to raise a child instead of going to college and living a happy life? According to prochoice.org, 57 percent of women who get abortions are of low income. This isn’t fair to the child who will have to live in poverty as well. Raising a child is hard enough, but not having money certainly does not help. Obama recognizes that people make mistakes and they should not be judged for doing what they want to their own body, providing more freedom to women’s rights. Healthcare: When healthcare comes into question with Obama, one thing stands out; The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, also known by it’s nickname, “Obamacare”. With the act in motion, no

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Obama should be re-elected because he wants an America that allows the middle class to live life without worrying.

one in the United States will be denied insurance due to pre-existing conditions or be dropped from insurance plans because they were diagnosed with a disease. According to scribd.com, 45 million Americans can not afford health insurance, eight million of them are children. Obama plans to lower the price of insurance to make it more affordable to lower-income families. With families able to go to the doctor and not have to worry about slipping into debt, a stronger middle class will emerge. Insurance cost will be lowered due a raise in taxes on higher income families which will not even phase these citizens, but will provide a major impact on the middle class who need the help. Jobs and Economy: In every presidential race, the main topic is always the economy and jobs. Obama created 4.5 million private sector jobs for Americans in just 27 months. Obama stands against outsourcing, while Romney invested millions of dollars into a Chinese firm that profited from American outsourcing. According to thinkprogress.org, with Romney as governor of Massachusetts, the state was ranked 47 in job growth and piled on more debt than any other state. With Obama’s job plan, he will punish companies that outsource jobs by ending tax breaks on those companies as well as cutting taxes on small businesses so they can flourish which will in return allow them to hire more workers.

Romney: pro-life, free market, more jobs By LIZZY GORDON When Americans voted Obama into office in 2008, they expected to gain hope and see change. Little did they know that four years later, his plans to increase jobs and boost the economy would fall short of their expectations. So it’s time for American to give someone else a chance to lead this nation, Romney looks promising. Abortion: Life has become so disposable that a woman can choose to save a baby’s life or abort it all together. According to the Guttmacher Institute,

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Romney should be president because he believes in America and wants America to become more competitive.

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716 students polled Sept. 19 in the United States alone, there were 1.21 million abortions in 2005. Former Governor Mitt Romney’s take on the issue of abortion is evident; he is sticking to his moral belief that abortion is the murder of a human. Moreover, Romney believes that abortions should only be optional for women are victims of rape or incest, or whose health and life is at risk. Less than one percent of women who have had abortions said they had one because of rape, incest or health risk. On the other hand, President Barack Obama believes it is a woman’s choice to do what she wants with her body. According to the Guttmacher Institute, 98 percent of women said they had abortions because of “personal choice.” Presumably, this is why Obama continues to win the women’s vote. Healthcare: Romney promotes market-based reforms that will empower the consumer to choose which provider he wants to conduct business with, while Obama encourages universal health care and redistribution. Obama’s Affordable Care Act sounds promising to low-income families, what is not promising is their future. With the government’s new mandate, all U.S. citizens will be forced to purchase healthcare. According to “How it impacts your coverage” on cnn.com, families will be fined $2,085 and individuals $625 by 2016 if they do not purchase healthcare. Today, citizens have the choice to be covered by insurance; individuals who do not currently have insurance choose not to because they cannot afford it. Those who cannot afford healthcare will become dependent on the government and its funding for help. In contrast, Romney believes the consumer knows best and should choose

where to spend his own money. When it comes to Medicare, Romney believes individuals should manage their own money for the future, versus having the government spend the money people have saved, for their own plans and reforms. Medicare is the fund that people pay into, the money adds up and can be used if individuals have health problems later in life. With the national debt steadily increasing, the government has been taking peoples money, that has been saved up for their own Medicare account, to pay for their own reforms. Jobs and Economy: Obama claims credit for 30 straight months of job growth, but cowers away from telling the public that according to factcheck.org, America has lost more than 473,000 jobs since 2009. Romney’s goal is to create wealth instead of redistribute it, as the Obama administration would like to do. To create wealth, Romney will deregulate businesses so they can succeed without government interference. According to wnd.com, Obama’s new plan to regulate the coal industry will close 103 coal units and will lay off over 1,200 people immediately. Regulation is good in moderation, but not when it destroys jobs. So now the real question touches the surface: is America moving forward or going backwards ? America has been moving backwards. According to “National debt has increased more under Obama than Bush” on cbsnews. com, Obama has contributed to an extra $4.939 trillion in government debt during his four years in office. Bush was responsible for $4.899 trillion in debt during his eight years in office. America has a big decision to make.

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I would like for this piece to represent me because it reflects the amount of research I did in order to write this op-ed. Writing this editorial was rather difficult when faced with adversity, one being my peers who had different views than me.

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I would like for this piece to represent me because it is one of my favorite works. I spent much of my time interviewing Halsey and his family. I even attended a few of Halsey’s art shows to personally see what his art looked like. This piece reflects my ability to write an in-depth feature on your average student doing extraordinary things.

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BASEBALL REACHES REGIONALS

Any senior girl who did not order a senior girl shirt at the beginning of the year can now purchase one in Sarah Kittrell’s classroom for $5.

The boy’s varsity baseball team won their first District title since 2008 on May 3. The team won seven consecutive games and is 16-10 for the season. Junior Blake Sanderson and senior Brandon Grabhorn received honorable mentions at All-Metro.

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1. DINNER TIME. While eating dinner, seniors Lia Villar and Joseph Hanberry converse. “Dinner at prom was fun because I got to spend it with the people that make me happiest, my friends,” Hanberry said. Students had the choice of eating chicken, fish or other. 2. GANGAM STYLE. In mid-step, senior Simon Tran dances to the Gangam Style. “I felt like it was friday night lights again because all of my teammates surrounded me,” Tran said. “I was thinking ‘do not mess up’ because hundreds of eyes were on me.” Shortly after this photo was taken, Tran was asked to go on the stage and dance to the Gangam Style. 3. SIGN IN. Before entering prom, seniors Skylin Whitmire and Kurt Lynn are given wristbands. “The adults were all polite and just as excited as we were. I loved that,” Whitmire said. Teachers volunteered to manage the sign in table, where students were given wrist bands and information about prom photos. 4. TEACH ME HOW TO DOUGIE. While dancing at prom, junior Deion Thomas (middle) dances with seniors Jamal Galette (left) and Devin Thomas (right). “It felt like everyone was watching [me] on T.V. all over again,” Thomas said. The boys continued to dance and lead the crowd to songs like the Stanky Leg and Cupid Shuffle. 5. PROM PHOTOS. Before dinner starts, senior Christian Bartram and sophomore Ciara McCoy fill out prom picture forms. “I took prom pictures because when I’m older I can annoy my kids with them just like my parents did to me,” Bartram said. Dean Stewart Photography took prom photos. 6. SENIOR SUPERLATIVES. The junior class announces senior superlatives after receiving the senior barrel. “It was a cool feeling that we would be carrying on the tradition, and it was exciting because it indicated that we will be seniors soon,” junior class secretary Luke Smith said. Each year the senior class passes off the barrell to the juniors, it is a Student Government Association tradition. 7. DANCE DANCE. As the music changed from upbeat to slow dance, senior Rosimely Ulpino dances with Ana Sebastiani. “I liked the music they played because there were a lot of throwbacks,” Ulpino said. The DJ’s played throw back hits like the Wobble, Stanky Leg, Cupid Shuffle and “Yeah!” by Usher. 8. SLOW DANCE. Holding a feather in one hand, seniors Jessica Hill and Andrew Markel dance. “Dancing with Andrew was a perfect way to end the night. I’m grateful to have had him in my life,” Hill said.

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By LIZZY GORDON Students entered the Hilton at Lake Buena Vista on April 20, dressed for a black tie affair. With 007 being the theme, boys typically wore James Bonds’ signature bowtie and girls wore long, classy dresses with slits up the side. “I really like this years theme because it appeals to the boys, unlike most themes,” junior class sponsor and science teacher Jillian Rodriguez said. When choosing the theme, the junior class officers and prom committee bring in ideas and vote on their favorite one. “Having a say in how prom is planned is cool. Seeing everything come together [was] the most rewarding experience,” junior class president Katharyn Lindborg said. Once the theme was chosen, the prom committee created invitations, communicated with the hotel and DJ’s, budgeted money for decorations and made dinner arrangements. “The most difficult part of prom is working under time restraints,” Lindborg said. After eating dinner, students watched the senior video. The video was comprised of senior goodbye’s, college commits, a recap of the year’s sport and club events, and the final scene that concluded the video was the administration doing the Harlem Shake. Once the video was over, 604 students flooded the dance floor and began to mimic the movements of popular songs and dances like the Gangam Style and the Cupid Shuffle. Then students cleared the dance floor and made way for student performers. Senior Jaclyn Thomas sang a solo, and senior Adena Labovitz played the guitar while singing a duet with senior Taylor Wood . Following performances, the junior class officers announced senior superlatives. Seniors Merrie Harding and Dillon Knox were awarded Mr. and Mrs. BHS. Following the traditional Mr. and Mrs. BHS dance, students entered the dance floor once again. “[Prom] was a huge success. Decorations were great and we had a good attendance,” junior class secretary Luke Smith said.

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By OLIVIA QUATTRONE Bright Futures helps families all across Florida at public universities pay part of the fees involved in a college education; however, with the frequent changes made to the program, these benefits may be harder for some students to receive. The Bright Futures scholarship program, which is funded by the Florida lottery, allows students who achieve academically to receive scholarships to Florida schools. The highest award is the Florida Academic Scholars award. It pays $100 per credit hour. The Florida Medallion Scholars award covers $75 an hour. With the additional fees involved, the cost per credit hour can add up to over $200. Therefore, Bright Futures may cover half of the cost of a credit hour. “I think Bright Futures should cover at least half of tuition and all of the supplies needed because I know textbooks can cost $100, and I think that could affect families,” sophomore Brynne Dawkins said. While Bright Futures can alleviate some of the financial burden to families, recent changes have created barriers for students trying to qualify for the scholarship. One of the changes made is that one must complete more

Users plunder Internet for music, videos and other media By COOPER BROCK If anyone who commits an act of piracy is technically considered a pirate, the Internet has become just as populated with pirates as the Caribbean Sea was in the 1600’s. Piracy, a term normally associated with swashbucklers and buccaneers, can be used in other contexts as well, including but not limited to, unauthorized usage of copyrighted software downloaded illegally from the Internet. As MP3 players and other portable media devices have eliminated the need for CDs, the distribution of digital media has skyrocketed, but not always legally. Torrent sites, such as thepiratebay.se, bittorrent.com and what.cd, have made it possible to download all the music one wants without paying a cent. According to the Recording Industry Association of America, in the decade since peer-to-peer (p2p) filesharing site Napster emerged in 1999, music sales in the U.S. have dropped 47 percent, from $14.6 billion to $7.7 billion. From 2004 through 2009, approximately 30 billion songs were illegally downloaded from file-sharing networks across the web. An analysis by the Institute for Policy Innovation concludes that global music piracy costs $12.5 billion in economic losses every year, 71,060 U.S. jobs lost, a loss of $2.7 billion in workers’ earnings, a loss of $422 million in

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With a tight grip around his father’s arm, the boy lays down on a park bench. This is the closest thing he will have to a bed tonight. According to the article “Homeless U.S. Students Top More Than One Million” from the nonprofit organization The Mustard Seed, an estimated 56,000 students across Florida are fighting homelessness. Homelessness is defined as not having a permanent place of residence or a home. “I was homeless when I was a child. I was scared because I did not know where we would sleep. Sometimes we slept on park benches,” senior John Doe said. “When we finally moved into a house, I did not think it would last long.” Shelters find themselves crowded year round, especially during the winter

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There will be a Financial Aid Night on campus on Jan. 12, at 6:30 p.m. in the auditorium. Detailed information about Bright Futures, FAFSA and other financial aid will be presented. All parents and college-bound students are encouraged to attend. College financial aid representatives will be present.

The Math Lab is a free tutoring service staffed by upper level mathematics students that offers quality help to any student who needs help with their math homework. This service is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays after school, between 2:15 and 3:15 p.m.. The Math Lab is located in room 13.207.

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[ Homeless from, page 1 months. According to CBS “Hard Times Generation: Families living in cars,” about 66 percent of families in Florida are without shelter. “We didn’t stay [at homeless shelters] because they were packed full or had extremely long waiting lists, and also because they did not take pets and we had nowhere for our cat to go if we stayed in a shelter. Many were also located in really far-out and/or an unsafe area,” Jane Doe said. On any given night the local shelter Coalition for the Homeless houses 250 children and their families. “I remember that the shelter was really small. My mom and I shared a bed. I remember seeing a lot of smiling kids because they were happy to have somewhere to stay that night,” John Doe said. According to Orlando Sentinel “Central Florida homeless students’ numbers rise for 5th year” (Nov. 26, 2012), Orange County Public Schools counted 4,844 homeless students. This is three times the number in 2009. “Homelessness used to be defined as people walking around with carts and asking for money; now the face of homelessness is families,” Muffet

Robinson, Director of Communications & Community Relations at Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida, said. Because of this epidemic, different organizations have stood up and reached out to help the families affected. The Kemosabe Kloset, located in Room 127, is one example. The Kloset gives clothes to students who are going through a hard time. “Our main goal is to make students fit in, so that they are not considered outsiders,” Cindy Gill, Kloset volunteer, said. The Kloset is stocked with clothes, school supplies and toiletries from students and families in the community. If students are interested in donating to the Kloset, they can bring items to the front office. Likewise, students seeking help can visit the Kloset in Room 127. With the winter season just beginning, the homeless are finding it harder to be admitted into shelters, due to them being crowded and having long waiting lists. For this reason, when the temperatures reach 39 degrees and below the Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida undergoes an operation called “Cold Nights.” This is when the shelter sprawls mats across their women’s shelter and allows women and children without shelter to stay for

the night. “We’re always full, but on these nights we make exceptions for women and children to stay the night,” Robinson said. The Covenant House is unlike any other shelter, its focus is on helping the homeless youth. Created in 1972, the Covenant House has been housing teens in more than 20 cities across the United States, Central America and Canada. Just last year, the president of the Covenant House, Kevin Ryan, served over 50,000 homeless teens. The Covenant House has served over 35,000 in Florida. The shelter held its 22nd annual Candlelight Vigil for Homeless Youth on Nov. 29, at the Walt Disney Amphitheater in Lake Eola. The ceremony commemorated the teens who are homeless and those who have gotten out of homelessness. From 2009-2010, the shelter housed 22 teens, on average, every night. If students are in need of shelter they can call 407-482-0404 or visit the shelter to confirm a bed is available. “[Students should help homeless youth because] we could all be in that situation. Some of their families left them. It is not their fault. Every single person can make a difference,” Ellixson said

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HOMELESS VIGIL. At Covenant House’s 22nd annual Candlelight Vigil for Homeless Youth at Lake Eola on Nov. 29., formerly homeless teen talks about how the Covenant House has helped him become successful. “Hearing his story made me grateful for everything I have,” senior Brendan Ellixson said. According to the Orlando Sentinel, some 300 supporters came to the vigil.

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By LIZZY GORDON As Halsey Helfrich lifts the respirator mask off his face and sets down the can of spray paint, he steps back and admires his art. “I want people to know that I am trying to make a message,” Helfrich said. “Every piece has a different message. Sometimes I address problems in the government and flaws with human nature.” Helfrich uses a mixture of acrylic paint, spray paint and 3D figures to make his art unique. He commonly uses a light blue color. “[Light blue] is one of my favorite colors. I think it gives people a good feeling. When you get a good feeling you connect with a painting, and sometimes people buy it,” Helfrich said. Helfrich is a member of the local artist group called “The B Side Artists”. Asaan “Swamburger” Brooks loosely leads the collective group of 13 artists. Helfrich, being the youngest, is the only member who is still in high school. “Halsey is very knowledgeable about current and local artists,” Art 2D

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ATTENTION SENIORS Blue clearance sheets must be turned into Senior Class sponsor Sarah Kittrell’s room on May 24. Make sure all necessary criteria is filled out and signed by this date.

Seniors can celebrate ending the school year by attending the senior picnic on May 24, at 11:30 a.m. on the athletic field. Lunch provided by Senior Class.

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#the411 Where: Auditorium

When: Friday-Saturday at 7 p.m. Sunday at 2 p.m.

How much: $10 general admission $20 VIP seating

Directors: Rob Anderson Tiffany Weagly

SORORITY LIFE. The girls of the Delta Nu sorority at the University of California, Los Angeles, sing to the song “Omigod You Guys.” “I would definitely want to be in a sorority after this experience. I love the idea of being with my girlfriends 24/7,” senior Mallory Paul said. The actors with Delta Nu roles had to learn to “bend-and-snap.”

Cameos: Jose Eslava Jennifer Hilley Carlota Iglesias

ROMANTIC EMBRACE. Hugging each other, senior Caleb Roche (Warner Huntington III) and junior Alison Haselden (Elle Woods) feel the love. “The most memorable moment of rehearsals was when I went to kiss Alison and she fell,” Roche said. The two have been rehearsing for Legally Blonde: The Musical for the past five months. photos/LIZZY GORDON

Campus goes ‘Blonde’ Legally Blonde The Musical is ‘hilarious, inspirational and pink’ By LIZZY GORDON When the classic Broadway production of Legally Blonde: The Musical is combined with the Drama department’s talent and countless hours of rehearsals, the resulting musical is something one will not want to miss. Yesterday, the Drama department premiered Legally Blonde: The Musical. “I’ve wanted to produce this play ever since I saw it on Broadway. The musical became available, so I took a year to plan it,” Tiffany Weagly, drama teacher and musical director, said. The cast has been rehearsing for the show steadily since Nov. 27. “It is not your average musical; we have crazy dance numbers, special guests, dogs, a killer cast and crew and I may or may not wear a Playboy Bunny costume at some point in the show. It is hilarious, inspirational and pink,” junior Alison Haselden (Elle Woods) said. Legally Blonde is a romantic comedy that will feature sophomore Connor Anderson as Emmett Forest, junior Alison Haselden as Elle Woods, junior Gabriella Beals as Vivienne, and senior Caleb Roche as Warner Huntington III. “Emmett is very helpful and lazy,

just like me,” Anderson said. Rehearsals are five days a week, three hours a day. They consist of singing, dancing, dress rehearsals and perfecting stage placement with the sound-track of the musical. “A good portion of my costumes in the show come from my own closet. I never knew I owned so much pink,” Haselden said. The costumes are contemporary. This allows the cast members to bring in their own clothes to wear during the show. When the cast cannot find costumes in their closets, senior Ivarelisse Rodriguez, the costume manager, creates them. “The costumes are very similar to that of the Broadway show. Elle Woods signature color is pink, so we have a lot of pink. We have 10 dress changes for Elle’s character throughout the show,” Rodriguez said. Apart from creating costumes, Rodriguez organizes the clothing rack on stage during the live show and fixes alterations, like broken buttons. The musical combines the efforts of the Drama department and the marching band. Also, a few faculty members will appear as guest stars throughout the show. This includes the band director Jose Eslava, Advanced Placement Literature teacher Jennifer Hilley and

Assistant Principal Carlota Iglesias. “Everyone is very committed and determined. I have seen a lot of people become better performers,” director Rob Anderson said. The directors of the musical, Weagly and Anderson, polished the show to be family-friendly. Adding their own twist, they’re using a trained English Bull dog to play the role of Elle Woods’s chihuahua named Bruiser. “We could not get a chihuahua, but there will still be one in the show, it is a surprise. You will have to come to the show to see it,” Weagly said. A student from Timber Creek is loaning the dog to the department. Behind the scenes, students like junior Tatiana Cruz keep things organized. Cruz is the technical director who keeps sound and lighting in check; Yanquen is a make up artist. “Working live shows backstage feels like a rush. You are constantly aware of every area on the stage,” Cruz said. There are over 80 technicians and 30 actors in the musical; all of which have spent nearly 200 hours rehearsing for the production of this musical over the course of five months. Legally Blonde the musical will be March 15 and 16 at 7 p.m., with an early bird showing on March 17 at 2 p.m. “If you liked the movie you will love the show,” C. Anderson said.

THE PROPOSAL. Holding junior Gabriella Beals’s (Vivienne), senior Caleb Roche (Warner Huntington III) proposes. “I love playing this role because it is challenging, but also very comfortable. Vivienne and I are both classy and ambitious,” Beals said. Beals and Roche are close friends, working on this musical together helped Beals master Vivienne’s sassy attitude.

ßquestionanswer How does your character resemble your own personality? People say that Elle and I are a lot alike. We both love sparkles and finding the best in people. Alison Haselden, junior

How are you and Emmett Forrest alike? He is really nerdy and awkward, a lot like me. Connor Anderson, sophomore

What do you enojoy most about being the head make-up artist? I love being able to match colors with outfits and characters. Paula Yanquen, sophomore

What is the most rewarding part of being the technical director? I love working with Rob Anderson; it is cool to interact with people I do not normally have the opportunity to hang out with. Tatiana Cruz Jaen, junior

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Special needs individuals “Lose the Training Wheels” By LIZZY GORDON Independence starts when a child can venture off and do things on his own. With independence comes confidence and a life full of opportunities. When gaining independence, young adults think of a teenager getting his license. For the organization “Lose the Training Wheels,” independence is when an individual with special needs learns how to ride a bike on his own. LTTW is a non-profit organization founded in 2007 by a group of parents. After 20 years of research with his students at the University of Illinois, Dr. Richard Klein created an adaptive bike that helps individuals learn how to ride a bike. Professor Klein and his students studied the ability of individuals to learn specific tasks. When Klein revealed his creation, someone asked if he had ever used the bike on individuals with special needs; he had not. After hearing this, in 1999, Klein hosted his first bike camp for people with special needs in LaCrosse, WI. As the camps became well known, the demand grew. When Klein’s ability to feed the demand fell short, a group of parents created LTTW. “Learning to ride a bicycle can change a person’s life in many ways. Individuals self-confidence boosts, this leads to the thought that ‘if I can do this, I can do anything.’ Many parents report that once their children learned to ride bikes they became open to trying other things. For example, swimming without a life vest,” LTTW Director of Operations Tammy Burt said. The adaptive bike has a pen-like wheel, instead of a regular back wheel. The pen-like wheel comes in six sizes, sizes 3-8; size 3 making the bike very secure and size 8 is identical to the balance needed on a normal twowheel bike. As an individual increases his ability to stay balanced on a bike, supervisors change the size; this helps him master balance gradually. The other feature that makes this adaptive bike different from a normal bike is that it has an extra handle attached to the adaptive back wheel. On the first day of camp, most participants are very unbalanced; with the help of this handle volunteers are able to catch the participants before they fall. By day five, many participants are riding on their own.

“Lose the Training Wheels” continued “I get goosebumps when I see a participant ride a bike on their own for the first time. It is really exciting to see the participant and their parents so ecstatic and proud,” AJ Budney, Floor Supervisor of Lose the Training Wheels, said. LTTW held a bike camp in Orlando June 11-15. The convention center donated the space and the Down Syndrome Foundation of Florida sponsored the event. Although more than half of the participants had down syndrome, there were many participants who had forms of autism. There were five sessions 75 minute sessions everyday. Each session had eight participants. “There are no words to describe how I felt. Seeing [my son] Andrew riding on his own and getting more confident everyday is just incredible. I’m so proud of him and the fact that we can show parents that their babies can grow up and ride a bike is pretty cool,” Camille Gardiner , co-founder of the DSFF and bike camp organizer, said. Towards the end of the week, a good amount of participants could ride their bikes without assistance; some were able to ride their bikes outside in the empty parking lot. “I went outside on Thursday on my bike for the first time in a while. It felt like I was free. The wind was in my hair. It was just an amazing experience,” 10-year-old participant Ben said. With the help of an estimated 100 volunteers from community, the co-founder of DSFF Camille Gardiner, LTTW supervisors AJ Budney and Jake Wolowski 29 out of 40 participants were able to ride a bike without assistance. “AJ, Jake and Camille have changed my life. They opened my eyes to the fact that special needs kids can do anything they set their minds to. I have been inspired to work with special need kids,” volunteer Kristen Cala said. The DSFF’s mission statement is “We envision a day where people with Down syndrome are fully included in their communities: working, playing, studying and living together with their peers.” With the help of programs like Lose the Training Wheels, individuals with special needs are gaining confidence, learning new skills and being included in events around the community. To learn more about Lose the Training Wheels go to www.losethetrainingwheels.org and to learn more about the Down Syndrome Foundation of Florida go to www.dsfflorida.org. If interested in seeing pictures or videos from this event, “like” both organizations on Facebook.

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Key Club helps Operation Smile By LIZZY GORDON As students from Boone High School, Timber Creek and East River walked around the 200 building on Oct. 5, a smile stretched across junior Kristen Dugan’s face. A sea of 48 participants wore shirts that read “Operation Smile Walk-A-Thon.” With 48 students participating and contributing $15 each, Dugan, who organized the event, helped raise roughly $720. Participants received a t-shirt, a water bottle and two hours of community service if they walked during the designated time, 3:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. Due to the rain, the walk moved indoors to the 200 building. “[Seeing everyone at the walk] was really touching. Many people came out even though it was raining. I was proud of all the Boone students that came out to support the cause,” Dugan said. Profits benefited Operation Smile, an organization that sponsor surgeries for impoverished people living in third world countries who have a cleft palate.

When Dr.Bill Magee and his wife Kathy Magee served as medical volunteers in the Philippines in 1982, they witnessed the majority of people seeking help being turned away; they saw a need and as a result founded Operation Smile. “I attended the walk-a-thon because I knew that coming together with friends and joining in this cause would be fun and meaningful. I knew that by doing something as small as this, I could do something profound and make a difference in a child’s life,” senior Trent Sellers, participant, said. If students are interested in hosting a walk-a-thon themselves, or getting involved with the organization visit Operation Smiles website: http://www.operationsmile.org/get_involved/.

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Mock Trial goes to States By LIZZY GORDON Becca Ables was left bloody, abandoned and betrayed in the Mock Trial court case Regan Buschell v. The State of Florida. On March 9, the Mock Trial team argued the case on day three of the state competition, which took place at the Orange County Court House. Students in Mock Trial simulated the court case, on the side of prosecution and defense; each student had a different role. On the prosecution-side of the case, senior Monica Joyce was the witness, junior Elizabeth Barahona was a lawyer, junior Brendan Francis was an attorney, junior Lorenzo Stefko was Dr. Schwartz, junior Kaley Gilbert was Detective Kennedy Shepard, and Emily Blaydes was a lawyer. “Playing the detective was a really fun experience. It is like doing improv acting; you have to think on your feet. While I was on the stand, I just kept running through the facts in my head,” Gilbert said. As for the defensive-side of the case, junior Faith Whigam was Regan Buschell, junior Kevin Snavely was A.G. Prout, Joyce was Dr.Sharpe, and Francis, Barahona, and Blaydes were attorneys. Here is the case overview: Becca Ables was found next to her blue, two-door Honda with stab wounds in her chest. The only witness was her good friend Devin Lin. When Lin found Ables she called 911 and then detective Kennedy Shepard appeared at the scene. A month before the attack, Ables childhood-best-friend Regan Buschell encouraged her to plagiarize the paper she had written for the same class the year before. Ables, being an honest and diligent student, declined the offer. Ables drafted a letter to the administration explaining what Buschell had told her to do; if she had sent it Buschell would be expelled. Buschell found out about the draft; if expelled, he wouldn’t be able to access the $20 million trust fund. To obtain the cash, Buschell had to graduate in four years with a 3.0 average. Coincidentally, Buschell’s car was broken into the same night of the stabbing. His knife was stolen and he failed to file a police report. Buschell did not stay at the apartment he shared with A.G. Prout the night of the stabbing, either. Doctors Schwartz and Sharpe were called in to testify for the case. Schwartz was an expert in wound and fiber

“Mock Trial” continued analysis, he pleaded for the prosection. Sharpe was the chief of emergency care at the hospital where Ables still lay coma, and he pleaded for the defense. Buschell was charged for one count of aggravated assault and one for aggravated battery. The Mock Trial team consists of 11 students. Freshmen Anastasia Barsamian, David Motta and Matthew Casler; sophomores Erika Gutierrez and Diana Kehoe; juniors Brendan Francis, Elizabeth Barahona, Faith Whigam, Kaley Gilbert, Kevin Snavely, and Lorenzo Stefko; and seniors Monica Joyce and Emily Blaydes. Students who did not participate in the trial were alternates. Law magnet teacher Laura Crolla is the club sponsor. “I love participating in Mock Trial because everyone is so passionate and supportive of one another. It makes participation truly worthwhile,” Casler said. After working for four months, with two hour practices daily, the Mock Trial team came in fourth place, and Francis earned the Top Attorney award. “I felt honored to be chosen for the award, but more importantly, I felt overwhelming gratitude towards my teammates and coaches for all the time and effort they had invested in me. The credit really goes to them,” Francis said. This concludes the school’s Mock Trial season. Indiana Mock Trial will be hosting nationals, where the top three teams advance to nationals May 9-11.

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Restaurant offers good food, great service By LIZZY GORDON

Upon entering Julie’s Waterfront customers are greeted with the smell of fresh fish and visual delights of tropical Toucans and palm trees designed to submerge quests into a tropical paradise. Julie’s Waterfront is a family owned, seafood-orientated restaurant located at 4201 S. Orange Ave. The cost of lunch ranges from $8-$14 , it is more costly for dinner portions. The staff is friendly, attentive and quick to deliver drinks. As customers walk into the restaurant the staff greets them and allows them to pick their seating preference. There is a wide selection on the menu, from burgers to the catch of the day; there are also daily specials. On Tuesday’s there is an all-you-can-eat Fish and Chips special ($9.99) for both lunch and dinner; and on Friday’s all-you-can-eat Fish Fry special ($9.99), dinner entrée only. special Julie’s Cheeseburger ($7.99) is an excellent choice for one who hungers for something filling and savory. The burger is grilled to perfection, not too greasy and not dry. With cheese melted over the juicy burger, and a sesame bun to finish, this burger, with a side of fries, will hit the spot of any hungry customer. Salmon, Grouper, Mahi-Mahi, Shrimp or Scallops ($12.99) will satisfy those in the mood for crisp fish, right out of the fryer. Julie’s offers a menu for vegetarian customers, or for people who prefer healthier options. Vegetarians don’t have to miss out on the satisfying taste of a burger, the Boca Burger ($8.99) is a meatless burger made from soy, with no MSG, gluten or eggs. Also, Julie’s has fruit salads ($9.99) that come with assorted fruit and a side of yogurt. To end one’s visit on a good note, customers can choose from the following desserts: Carrot Cake, Key Lime Pie, Chocolate Cake, Tiramisu and Cheese Cake ($3.49 each). Overall, dining at Julie’s waterfront is a pleasing experience. The simplistic layout of the restaurant, the breeze, the live music and cheerful staff leave customers full, happy and

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The Dish Where: 4201 South Orange Avenue Orlando, FL 32806 When: Monday–Thursday 11am–9pm for lunch and dinner Friday 11am–10pm Saturday 8am–10pm Sunday 8am–9pm How much: $10-15 for lunch Beverages: Soft drinks Extras: Steel drums, patio Wheelchair access: Moderate Noise level: Normal chatter Contact: (407) 240-2557 Online: http://www.julieswaterfront.biz/

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Equestrian competes in nationals, fourth consecutive year By LIZZY GORDON Once the buzzer sounded, junior Samantha Adams heart rate escalated and she kicked her horse’s side. With a lasso in hand she wrangled a calf. Adams has been riding horses since she was 2-years-old; both of her parents were horseback riders. For the past three years she has won the state championship in Western Equestrian riding.

“I had tears in my eyes. I felt so honored to be able to have that spot, especially against the older riders,” Adams said. Adams horseback rides and practices at least three hours a day, on some days she practices for five hours. Adams partakes not only in calf roping, but also in barrel racing. In Florida, Adams practices at Wedgefield and when she is in Alabama she practices on her family’s property. “I plan out my days. On Sundays I sit down with my coach and plan out the whole week,” Adams said. “It might be hard with school and practice, but it’s the rewards that get you through it.” Before each race, Adams tunes out everything aside from her routine. For calf roping, Adams wrangles a calf and for barrel racing, she weaves through barrels scattered on a course as fast as she can. “My dad puts a penny in my boot before each race, this is a tradition that has been passed down. My grandfather put a penny in my dad’s cleat before every one of his football games when he was young,” Adams said. Five years from now, Adams sees herself riding during college. She has raised her horse, Player, for seven years and does not plan on leaving his side. In the meantime, Adams is preparing for the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association nationals that take place Dec. 27-29. “[Nationals] do not affect my [school] schedule at all, it just adds more [practice] time on the weekends,” Adams said.

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Crew team wins gingerbread competition By LIZZY GORDON With the combined efforts of parents, the women’s novice and varsity crew team, the crew took first place at the Jingle Jam for their gingerbread house. The second annual Jingle Jam Festival took place in the parking lot between Chick-Fil-A and the Royal Bank of Canada building on Orange Avenue on Dec. 3, from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. The Jingle Jam featured Santa, vendor booths, a gingerbread competition, live entertainment and food. The Jingle Jam Gingerbread Competition entry fee was $50; the first place winner received a plaque and the money raised from the competitors went to the charity of their choice. The gingerbread house had to be at least 15x15x15 inches and no greater than 24x24x24 inches. To make things more difficult, the house had to be completely edible, aside from its base. “It feels good to show the school the hard work we put in to making the house,” junior Joan Spinelli said. “We based our gingerbread house design off of our boat house.” Students can see the crew team’s gingerbread house on display in the main office.

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Deaf artist has ‘Perfect Imperfections’ By LIZZY GORDON At first glance, one would not assume that Sean Forbes is deaf. The 28-year-old fits right in with the hip-hop world. In the music video for his song “Def Deaf Girls” Forbes is wearing a gold chain and wife-beater, the only difference between him and Eminem is his hearing aid. And certainly one could not differentiate Forbes’s voice from a rapper who isn’t deaf. Forbes has been deaf since birth, but he doesn’t let his disability get in the way of his music. Forbes is a talented artist who cannot only rap, but can also play the drums and piano. Forbes signed a record label with The Bass Brothers, the producing company that discovered Eminem. Forbes released his debut album Perfect Imperfections in September of 2012. The CD comes with 13 songs and 12 American Sign Language music videos. Eminem was the first person to see Forbes’s first ASL music video for the song “I’m Deaf.” The convergence of modern day rap and sign language is exciting to watch. As the chorus repeats, the viewer begins to recognize certain gestures, this way they are learning ASL. The album is impressive; even though he is deaf, Forbes is able to process music through the vibrations that reverberate from beats. Because he has mastered this skill, Forbes thrills listeners through her rhyming and rhythmic abilities; Forbes is a skillful and humorous rapper. In his song “I’m Deaf” Forbes expresses an ironic, yet comedic, phrase when he says, “I’ve got deaf tones but I’m not tone deaf.” Aside from music, Forbes is a talented public speaker. He has spoken to 150,000 people throughout 40 cities. To learn more about Forbes and his music, click here. For a free single download, click here.

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Boys track, field season looks promising By LIZZY GORDON On Feb. 24, the boy’s track and field team competed with 15 other high schools at The First Academy, ranking third overall with 83 points. For field events, Brandon Reddick took first place in high jump, clearing 6 feet. Josh Green made a new person record, placing third in triple jump with 42′ 11.5. Senior Samuel Doster led the team to third place in discus with a distance of 132’ 6”. Luis Rivera came in sixth place for shot put, throwing 41’ 10.5”. Green also led the team in the 110 meter hurdles, coming in fifth place with 16.80 seconds. In the 100-meter dash, Devin Thomas took third with 11.49 seconds, Reddick came in fourth with 11.55 seconds. Then in the 200-meter dash Reddick placed fifth with 23.23, Thomas followed in sixth with 23:45. Keaton Best took third in the 300-meter hurdles with 42.67 seconds. Green followed, coming in fifth place with 43.56 seconds. Senior Wyatt Smith ran 1:32:32 in the 600-meter dash, taking fifth place; as Burkhardt Helfrich made a new personal record, taking ninth place with 1:34:69. Smith took seventh in the 800-meter run with 2:10:36, followed by Helfrich in 10th place with 2:11:88. Jared Hines ran ninth place in the 1600-meter run with 4:53:98. Hines also took second place in the 3200-meter run with 10:16:01. Ryan Harding followed in eighth place with 11:01:55. The next track and field meet will be March 1, at 5 p.m. at the North Florida Invitational at the University of North Florida.

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Student creates art By LIZZY GORDON To view a video of freshman Halsey Helfrich creating art, click on the picture. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=p3pDSKjOCEk

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Freshmen, sophomores fall short By LIZZY GORDON On March 16, the track and field team competed in the Metro freshmen and sophomore conference at Showalter Field. Alex King threw 26’ 6” in shot put, placing fifth place. King also placed fifth in the discus throw with 76’ 6”. Claire Collins placed third in the girls 1600-meter run with 5:51.87 followed by Alexandra Sublette in fourth with 5:53.42. Sublette also placed fifth in the 800-meter run with 2:43.46. In girl’s high jump, Jordan Crawford placed sixth with 4’ 2”, followed by Madison Henderson in seventh place with 4’. Crawford also placed third in the girls 400-meter run with 1:00.57 and ninth in the 200-meter dash with 27.48. Leah Sikes placed seventh in the girls 3200-meter dash with 13:56.92, followed by Ariel DeAngelo in ninth place with 14:36.78. Victoria Verzi placed second in the girl’s triple jump with 31’ 5.5”. Jordan Whitmer placed fourth in girl’s pole vault with 6’ 6”. Anthony Henders placed first in boy’s pole vault with 9’, followed by Robert Strange in third place with 8’. Jared Hines placed fourth in the boys 1600-meter run 4:45.77. Hines broke a person record and placed second in the 3200-meter run with 9:52.75, followed by Ryan Harding in seventh with 10:56.92. Luis Rivera came in first place for boy’s shot put, throwing 45’ 2”. Melvin Torres took third place in discus with 111’ 1”, followed by Rivera in sixth with 103’ 10”. Overall, the girls ranked seven out of 15 teams with 52 points; whereas the boys came in sixth with 52 points. The next meet is March 20, at Showalter Field; it will start at 5 p.m.

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Track team goes to Metro Conference Finals By LIZZY GORDON At Showalter Field, the track teams competed in the Metro Conference Finals. The girls placed eighth and the boys placed fifth, with ten teams competing. Sophomore Alex King placed ninth in the girl’s discus throw with 79’ 8.5”. As for distance runners, Junior Alex Meneses placed seventh in the girl’s 1600-meter dash with 5:30.52. Freshman Alexandra Sublette followed in tenth with 5:45.65. Freshman Ariel D’Angelillo placed eighth in the girl’s 3200-meter run with 12:17.98. Sophomore Claire Collins placed fourth in the girl’s 800-meter run finals with 2:28.77. Freshmen Jordan Crawford and Madison Henderson tied for ninth place in the girl’s high jump with 4’ 2”. Crawford also placed fourth in the girl’s prelim 400-meter dash with 1:00.24 and fourth in finals with 1:00:64. Crawford proceed to place ninth in the girls 200-meter dash with 27.05. Senior Justice Donald placed third in the girl’s prelim 100-meter dash with 12.54 and placed first in the 100-meter dash finals with 12.54. Throwers junior Miranda Miller placed eighth in girl’s shot put with 31’ 9” and freshman Victoria Verzi placed sixth in the girl’s triple jump with 32’ 2.5”. Following in seventh place, junior Courtney Patz jumped 31’ 4.5”. Patz also placed seventh in the girls pole vault with 7’ 6” followed by Mackenzie Williamson with 7’. Meneses, Sublette and Collins placed fourth in the girls 4×800 relay finals with 10:36.38. For the boys team, sophomore Anthony Henders placed seventh in the boy’s pole vault with 10’. Juniors Burkhardt Helfrich and Tyler Chapman placed eighth, 4:40.50, and tenth, 4:46.03, respectively, in the boy’s 1600-meter run. Helfrich proceeded to place third in the boy’s 3200-meter run finals with 9:55.91. Sophomore Jared Hines followed in sixth with 10:05.41. Junior Chase McKnight placed third in the boy’s high jump with 5’ 10”. Junior Brandon Reddick followed in fourth with 5’ 8” and senior Joshua Green in sixth with 5’ 6”.

“Track team” continued Green also placed fifth in the boy’s triple jump with 40’ 9”. Junior Jamal Clark followed in eighth place with 38’ 10”. Green placed seventh in boy’s prelim 110-meter hurdles with 16.33, junior Keiton Best followed in tenth with 16.57. Best also placed eighth in the boy’s 300-meter finals with 43.36. Green placed eighth in the finals for the 110-meter hurdles with 16.93. Senior Devin Thomas placed 10 in the boys long jump 19’ 7” and third in the boy’s prelim 100-meter dash with 11.25. Reddick followed in fifth for the 100-meter dash with 11.31. Reddick placed seventh in the 100-meter dash finals with 11.46. Thomas followed in eighth with 11.48 Sophomore Luis Rivera and junior James Veguilla placed sixth 42′ 6″ and tenth place with 40’ 2”, respectively. Sam Doster earned a new season best placing fourth in the boys discus throw with 133’ 9”. Junior Shawn Latimer, senior James Richarson, Thomas, and Reddick placed fifth in the boy’s 4×100-meter relay finals. The next meet is on April 13 at Showalter Field at 8 a.m.

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BALLERINA TRAVELS THE DISTANCE. Freshman Ashton Gordon performs the lead female character in The Nutcracker. “Getting to perform is the most rewarding part of dance. We got to go to Romania last year and performed several times. We also got to see their culture which was cool,” A. Gordon said. Gordon is auditioning for The Nutcracker again. photo/VIRGINIA TRUDEAU

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facts • The Christmas tree in The New York City Ballet’s performance of The Nutcracker grows to a height of 41 feet. • Pointe shoes can add at least seven inches to a dancer’s height. • The largest ballet class involved 989 participants in an event organized by Andrew Warth. • The Nutcracker first premiered on Dec. 17, 1892, at the Maryinsky Theatre in St. Petersburg, Russia.

Central Florida Ballet dancer hopes to become professional By BRIDGETTE NORRIS Silence before the music plays and feelings of anticipation fill freshman Ashton Gordon’s mind as she makes her way across the broad stage. Squeezing every muscle, relaxing her shoulders, and repeatedly counting to eight in her head, Gordon looks into the bright lights from the stage and realizes her nerves have disappeared. “When I’m on stage, [all my nerves] go away until I come off, [then] I get nervous again afterwards. I always come off stage and I’m still shaking,” Ashton said. Performing is not something new for the Central Florida Ballet Academy student. When Ashton was 3-years-old, CFB invited her alumni mother to come back and perform in its 20 year anniversary event. “I grew up dancing. It was something I was involved in and she got involved in it almost accidently,” Nichole Gordon, Ashton’s mother, said. The reunion event began Ashton’s dance hobby at a young age. Since then, she has not taken any breaks from dance and remained injury free. The longest time Ashton has gone without dancing is two months because she took a break during summer. Last year, she traveled to Romania to perform the lead female role in The Nutcracker with her studio, Central Florida Ballet. Not only was the trip to Romania an experience for Ashton, but her mother traveled alongside her for support and states it has been the most memorable part of Ashton dancing. Taking 17 dance classes throughout the week and additional rehearsals on the weekends, Ashton, with advice from her family, made a decision to take three high school classes on campus and the rest on

virtual school. “Ashton is the driving force for how many [dance] classes and days she takes. Each year, we evaluate and decide what she can handle. In order to help her balance [priorities], we kept her in a public school to keep some part of life outside a studio. We allow her to miss an occasional practice to go to a birthday party or something like that. Rehearsals are mandatory but we encourage her to keep non-dance related things too,” N. Gordon said. Ashton states school comes first in her household and when necessary, she is allowed to miss a dance class if her homework amount is overwhelming her. Although sacrifices are made not only for Ashton, but for her family as well, she has not hesitated to continue dancing. and her family continues to support her. “I would say it is a sacrifice for everyone. It affects our family activities, when we vacation, and where we go for the weekends,” N. Gordon said. Differing from the Lifetime reality show, Dance Moms, Ashton and her mother ensure the rivalry seen on television is not existent in their studio. “There is a lot of competition and there is pressure from your teachers to do well, [but] the atmosphere is competitive and comfortable. We are all friends and there are giant age gaps, but we don’t care,” A. Gordon said. With her mindset of always having room for improvement, Ashton dreams of being a principal dancer at The Boston Ballet or London’s Royal Ballet. “Our hope is that she accomplishes her dreams, a principal dancer in London. We want to help her reach her dreams, as cliché as it sounds,” N. Gordon said.

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FRENCH HONOR SOCIETY OFFERS TUTORING

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The French Honor Society is offering sessions for students in need of French tutoring. Students may also have a one-on-one session with Mrs. Ballentine or Dr. Mami. Tutoring is available on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays in rooms 10.205 and 10.209 from 6:45 a.m. to 7:45 a.m.

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festive-style celebrations occurring around them. Due to the popularity of the restaurant, service is not as quick as one would like. To distract from the wait, one is thoroughly entertained by the belly dancers, the Greek house music and the occasional customer invitational dancing on tables that occurs each night. One can preserve the unique experience of dining at Taverna Opa by buying professionally taken photos and key chains by the their hired photographer. Prices for group photos are $21 and key chains are $10. Complimentary homemade humus with pita bread is provided before the main course. The humus comes with a pestle and has an unique taste. The freshly made warm garlic pita bread compliments it flawlessly. Opa offers a range of traditional Greek-style appetizers ranging from $5 to $21 including Tzatziki ($5), Taramosalta ($5) and Spanakopita ($7). Tzatziki is a Greek homemade strained yogurt. It is also one of Opa’s signature appetizers. Opa’s version is fresh with crisp cucumbers, infused

with garlic, dill and evoo. The Tzatziki is served with freshly baked pita bread. Opa’s dinner selections range from $15 to $39 including filet mignon and a traditional steak kebob. The kebob is stuffed with green and red peppers and literally overflowing with flavor. The kebob is accompanied by Greek rice and boiled seasoned potatoes with a lemon wedge. Opa offers family style dining options for groups of four or more. The prices for the family style dining is $25 a person. This alternative style has a separate menu designed to be shared and to provide a variety of dishes to experience the flavors of Greek cuisine. Since Opa is an authentic Greek restaurant, if one is not used to the style of food or if one is not willing to try something new, then getting conventional dishes would be best. The flavors and spices highlighted in Opa’s dishes may be too strong for someone not accustomed to the Greek style of cooking. At Taverna Opa, one is entertained and fully satisfied with the quality of the food. This celebratory style restaurant is near perfect.

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There IS a meeting for all parents who have students interested in wrestling this year in the 700 building classroom at 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 10. To contact Coach Fontaine with questions, email derrick.fontaine@ocps.net.

Swimming has finished their regular season, coming out 7-2. They compete in metros on Oct. 16, and those who move onto districts will compete on Oct. 26.

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TEE OFF. At the North Shore East Metro golf meet, senior Thomas Green-Seall drives the ball. “[This year’s team] is the strongest team we’ve had in four years,” Green-Seall said. Green-Seall shot an 88 through 18 holes at the meet.

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Nickerson shoots a 42 average through 9-hole rounds. The team that advanced to the regional tournament in 2007 was composed mostly of seniors and went on to place in the top 10 at states. The team has not placed in the top three at the district tournament in five years, but they hope to continue to improve and place this year. “I think the team has progressively gotten better throughout the season. At this point, we’re doing well, but we can definitely do better by the end of the season,” senior Tyler Stokes said. Stokes averages 46 in 9-hole rounds thus far and shot an 84 at Metros. “[My hopes for the year] are to play better and hopefully win at districts,” sophomore Joshua Maldonado said. Maldonado shoots an average of 42 through 9-hole rounds.

For senior Lisangelee Velazquez of the girls team, this season has proven to be a test of her dedication to the sport. Velazquez is the oldest of the two girls on the team. Due to an illness, sophomore Christen Sheffield, Velazquez’s only teammate, was absent for the first two matches against Wekiva and Winter Park. “We may not win, but I always stay positive,” Velazquez said. “Matches are to enjoy the sport, not necessarily to compete, but to work hard.” Four members are required to earn a team score, so the girls’ team cannot place, but Velazquez averages 72 through 9 holes in matches. A common goals between the girls’ and boys’ teams is to improve and go as far as possible in district play. The tournament is scheduled for Oct. 15.

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The Math Center is now open everyday during both lunch shifts for students seeking help with math homework and math concepts. That Math Center is staffed by students, and is located in Room 230. The Writing Center is in Room 313 and is open everyday during both lunch shifts. Any student is welcome to bring writing from any subject for help with editing and revising. Both are free services.

The Sound of the Braves went to the Hurricane Pride marching invitational at Citrus High School on Sept. 29 and placed 4th overall out of 19 bands. Drum majors placed 3rd and received a distinguished superior rating. Percussion and color guard received superior ratings overall.

Sophomore embraces culture By HEATHER JANAS High school is the time for students to express themselves and their interests. Sophomore Kealan Rivera shows his interests through music. Rivera plays an instrument that few teenagers ever touch, the bagpipes. He began playing at the young age of 9-years-old. Rivera says his mother was the one who persuaded him to begin playing the instrument, but it was a mutual agreement to start. “I’ll most likely play [the bagpipes] forever,” Rivera said. When Rivera plays the pipes, he entertains his listeners with a mix of traditional Scottish and American music to keep the Scottish tradition and add something new to the performance. Rivera is part of a bagpipe band at Rosie O’Grady’s Highlanders, and he practices with his pipe master, Reg Lyle, and the other band members. When performing, Rivera and his band wear traditional Scottish kilts. It is a Scottish tradition to not wear anything under the kilts. “[One time] my friend didn’t believe that, so he lifted up my other friend’s kilt. He never looked under there again,” Rivera said. Besides playing the bagpipes outside of school, he is part of the school band and plays the French horn. Rivera’s family is musically talented, but he is the first to play the bagpipes.

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rewarding,” Rivera said. Even though he has been playing To see a video the bagpipes for of Rivera six years, Rivera says he still makes playing the mistakes, but it’s bagpipes, better to laugh scan this QR instead of getting code with your upset. “I’ve played smartphone. other instruments throughout my life, but none seem to touch people on almost a genetic level, like the bagpipe,” Lyle said. Lyle wants his students to feel like they are connecting with their audience while playing. He feels that it is a crucial part of playing any instrument. “I’ve seen grown men brought to tears just [from] hearing the pipe, because it reminded them of their dear granny who was a first generation immigrant from Scotland, or some other such story,” Lyle said. Rivera is extremely passionate about playing the bagpipes mostly because he enjoys staying connected with his Scottish heritage. “It really pays off in the end, and it touches my roots. I’m Scottish at heart,” Rivera said. Rivera truly is Scottish at heart. His mother’s side of the family is related to one of the most famous people in

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SCOTTISH LIFE. At Lake Eola, sophomore Kealan Rivera practices playing the bagpipes. “It gives people a chance to see what I do,” Rivera said.

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WATER POLO SEASON BEGINS

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Season conditioning for water polo starts after Thanksgiving break. Any students looking to play should see Rosalie Creighton in Room 504 for more details. Experience is not required.

The drama department will be putting on a one act production on Nov. 13 in the auditorium. The show starts at 7 p.m. and tickets will be sold at the door.

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Halo 4 Date: Nov. 6 Console: Xbox 360 Synopsis: Master Chief returns in the highly anticipated Halo 4, part of a new trilogy in the Halo universe. Dated almost five years after the events of Halo 3, Halo 4 takes the series in a new direction. New Super Mario Bros. U Date: Nov. 18 Console: Wii U Synopsis: This game will be the fourteenth installment in the New Super Mario Bros. series. This is an upcoming side-scrolling 2.5D platform game for the new Wii U. Call of Duty: Black Ops II Date: Nov. 13 Console: Xbox 360, Playstation 3, PC Synopsis: Black Ops II is the first game in the Call of Duty series to feature future warfare technology and the first to present branching storylines driven by the choice of the player.

Concerts 2 Chainz, Based On a T.R.U. Story Tour Date: Nov. 25, 9 p.m. Details: The Plaza Theatre, 425 N. Bumby Ave., Orlando; $27.50-$200. Waka Flocka Flame Triple F Life Tour Date: Nov. 13, 7:30 p.m. Details: The Beacham, 46 N. Orange Ave., Orlando; $20-$25. Yellowcard Live Date: Nov. 10, 7 p.m. Details: House of Blues Orlando, 1490 E. Lake Buena Vista Dr., Orlando; $32-$100

Upcoming Movies Lincoln Rating: PG-13 Date: Nov. 9 Starring: Daniel Day-Lewis, Joseph Gordon-Levitt Synopsis: In this ﬁlm directed by Steven Spielberg it gives the view point of the president during the Civil War, Abraham Lincoln. It continues with his road to emancipate the slaves and shows how his cabinet did not support him during this.

Skyfall Rating: PG-13 Date: Nov. 9 Starring: Daniel Craig, Naomie Harris Synopsis: In Skyfall, James Bond’s loyalty to M is tested as her past come back to haunt her. As they go under attack, 007 and M travel to Scotland to the Bond household called ‘Skyfall’ and must track down and destroy the threat, at whatever cost to his personal life.

The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2 Rating: PG-13 Date: Nov. 16 Starring: Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner, Kristen Stewart Synopsis: In the highly anticipated next chapter of the blockbuster Twilight Saga, the newly found married bliss of Bella Swan and vampire Edward Cullen is cut off as a series of betrayals and misfortunes threatens and destroys their worlds.

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Students can help victims of hurricane Sandy by texting “ABC” to 9099, each text will donate $10 to the American Red Cross, standard messaging rates apply. Student’s may also donate by calling 1-800-HELP-NOW or by going online to www.redcross.org/abc.

Boys cross country placed first in the 4A District 3 Championship meet at Ocoee High School. The team will compete on Nov. 9 at Santa Fe College for the Regional finals at 9 a.m. The Lady Braves cross country team also qualified for the Santa Fe College regional meet after placing third in Districts.

Equestrians demonstrate devotion Competitive student riders balance school and sport By JORDAN KNIGHT As she secures her helmet and gives a quick bump to the horse’s stomach, senior Erin Tischer readies herself to jump over a hurdle she has encountered countless times before. Tischer began horseback riding when she was 5-years-old and freshman Hailey Germain has been riding since 4-years-old. As students, Tischer and Germain must stay focused on academics while participating in a sport. “It’s my hobby and something I love,” Germain said. According to Gloria M. Beim, M.D., over 2,300 people, who horseback ride, went to the emergency room in less than a year. Common injuries are bruises, strains and sprains. Injury is all a part of the sport. While Germain has not broken any bones, Tischer’s broke her hip landing a jump, and every finger. “When I broke my hip, I took nine months off because I was in so much pain. I’ve broken fingers by horses stepping on them, falling, bending them, smashing them in stall doors,” Tischer said. Tischer rides at Waters Edge Stables in Apopka and her coaches are Charlotte Ray and Waddy Oursler. Germain rides at Mane Stay Stables in Orlando; her coach is Joseph Pavlovsky. If Tischer

and Germain style of riding is English or Western is unknown. Their coaches, help them fix errors during practice. “It’s a lot of time going over the same maneuvers, working on balance, coordination, teaching them to become one with the horse’s movement,” Pavlovsky said. Germain and Tischer are competitive riders. Both have a horse that they count on for competition season. Germain has had Sparkle for four years and Tischer has had Page for a year. Once they decided to be competitive riders, the decision changed how much time they can spend with family. “She is very busy trying to balance school, band and horseback riding. Sometimes it feels like I only see her if I go with her to watch her ride or in passing,” Yvonne Tischer, Erin’s mother, said. Tischer and Germain are responsible for the maintenance of their horses. The owner must check to make sure it is supplied with clean water and check the pasture weekly for poisonous plants. Factors like bedding, feeding and routine health care determine the annual cost of riding. Competitions vary in location; local one weekend and national the next. Each competition has disciplines like dressage, eventing and jumping. Tischer remains local for competitions, competing in the 100 jump or long stirrup division. Germain competes in local and national shows, where she

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usually places in the top 10 at every show, placing first in over 300 classes, competing at least once a month. “I compete once a month in the 100 jump. I’m going to be champion [2012 Orlando Hunter Jumper Association] of my division this season,” Tischer said. Tischer’s next competition is not until December with an unknown date and location. Germain has yet to say when and where her next competition will be taking place.

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FRENCH TUTORING

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French Honor Society is offering tutoring to any students taking French who need help with their studies. Students can have a one-on-one session with Ann Ballentine or Dr. Safia Mami. French Tutoring is available on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays in rooms 10.205 or 10.209 from 6:45 a.m. to 7:15 a.m.

There will be a winter clothing drive for the homeless from Nov. 12-16. Boone students can donate their spare winter attire in the collection box in Room 230. Items that can be donated include blankets, jackets, socks, scarves and other winter wear.

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Avoid drinking caffeine at least two hours before going to bed or at all after lunchtime.

Sleep is easier when the bedroom is completely dark. This includes turning off the computer and TV.

It is important to maintain a regular bedtime, even on the weekends. The body needs a balance between sleep time and awake time.

Avoid reading or watching TV before bed. The light and sounds make it difficult to fall asleep.

Sleep deprivation plagues students By THOMAS EGAN When thinking of major hindrances to students’ lives, one would be surprised to find lack of sleep to be a leading health concern. High school students’ time is filled with many activities, such as school, homework, sports and a social life. This leads to sleep being put on the back burner, which negatively affects a student’s performance in school, safety at the wheel and health. “If you aren’t getting enough rest, you won’t be able to think clearly and you can’t perform well on tests,” AP Psychology teacher Teresa King said. Sleep is a key element that affects one’s cognitive state and its functions. Losing sleep impairs attention, alertness, concentration, reasoning and problem solving. Sleep deprivation negatively affects learning efficiency and harms a student’s performance in school. During sleep, a person goes through a sleep cycle, which helps consolidate memories in the mind. Without going through these cycles, one can have difficulty remembering what he learned in school the day before. “I am not able to focus when I haven’t had enough sleep,” Sophomore Class president Wesley Harper said. “I believe it’s a big problem for high school students.” For high school students who are just starting to drive, sleep loss can be dangerous. Drowsiness slows reaction time just as much as drinking. Fatiguerelated accidents and crash-related deaths are most common in the 25 and under age demographic. “I always want to close my eyes or rest my head,” junior Kaley Knapp said. “[Students] can never focus because

we’re always so tired.” Sleep loss can even affect a person’s appearance and health. When the body doesn’t get enough “beauty sleep”, it releases the stress hormone cortisol. In excess amounts, cortisol breaks down skin collagen, a protein that keeps skin smooth and elastic. According to a Feb. 10, 2009 poll by the National Sleep Foundation, only 20 percent of high school students get the recommended nine hours of sleep on school nights and one in four report sleeping in class. “[After I don’t get enough sleep] I don’t really pay attention and I can’t remember anything that happens,” freshman Noah Hughes said. For teens who struggle with sleep loss, students should try to abstain from TV and other forms of entertainment in their bedroom and cutting out caffeine from their diet after lunch. Sleep is an important part of the high school stage in a person’s life. It is during deep sleep that a person’s body releases growth hormones allowing him to grow and mature. An NSF study shows that most people require at least seven to eight hours of sleep per night. If one is not getting enough sleep, he should adjust his schedule and set a regular bedtime.

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SENIOR PRIDE. At the parade, Elizabeth Cargo, Shelbee Simmons, Emily Nusbickel, Bridgette Norris, Nichole Clayton, Alexandra Clayton and Maribeth Collins pose with the totem pole. “[The totem pole] represents our class as a whole,” Simmons said. The totem pole is a part of the Senior Class ﬂoat during the homecoming parade.

Tradition unites classes [ TotemTradition from, page 1 got it,” Kittrell said.The hiding and stealing of the totem pole is a cycle. After the juniors steal it from the seniors, the seniors steal it back. Once homecoming comes all bets are off. The fight for the totem pole can get pretty competitive. “[We got it back] partly through intimidation. The juniors took it back to us after they got scared,” senior Dillon Knox said. Finding the totem pole can also be a challenge; usually it does not stay in one place for long. “If you get it, you put it in a super secretive spot. Usually only four people know. If someone finds out you have to move it fast so they lose the trail,” junior Kevin Irwin said. There are different methods for retrieving the totem pole, but all require a certain amount of stealth. “You have to be sneaky. One night we went out all dressed in black,” Moore said. But retrieving the totem pole raises certain issues as well. “We got a group of guys together.

It’s really heavy. It’s like seven feet tall and 70 pounds. You come up with a play to get it and if it doesn’t work out you run,” Irwin said. The totem pole tradition is looked forward to by both seniors and juniors. “Last year was really fun because we stole it before the class of 2012 expected us too. It was right before graduation and they were at their grad parties. It was also fun trying to hunt for it when it got stolen back,” senior Emily Porterfield said. Although not everyone is as enthusiastic about it as others. “I think the totem pole tradition is extremely overrated and not as much fun as it used to be. But it sure is nice to see it during the homecoming parade on the senior float,” senior Shelbee Simmons said. Despite differences in opinion, overall, it brings the senior and junior classes together. “It raises a lot of pride within the senior class and eventually unites the juniors and seniors as one,” Knox said. The totem tradition is a rite of passage for the juniors as they “stepup” as seniors. For the seniors it is symbolic; one of the ways they mark their final year of high school on the top of the totem pole.

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INDUCTIONS Congratulations to both juniors and seniors who have been tapped into National Honor Society this past Friday, Nov. 2. There will be an NHS induction ceremony in the auditorium, Nov. 14. Students are admitted based on community service, scholarship and leadership excellence.

Spanish Club and Spanish Honor Society will be returning to the Columbia Restaurant on Wednesday, Dec. 12. It will be their 12th year of going to Celebration to enjoy a delicious dinner, see the “snowfall” and listen to the caroling in the streets. The price for the dinner is $26 per person. Please pay on SchoolPay no later than Dec. 7.

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By DELANEE BOGAN Bright lights shine in her eyes as she steps back, out of breath from hitting her last note perfectly. This is a weekly occurrence for junior Rebecca Gage. Ever since Gage was born she showed an interest in music. Her mother, Michelle Gage knew she had talent when she was growing up. “I always believed she could do anything. I believe her music will impact others around the world,” M. Gage said. Gage has performed multiple events around Orlando. She sings frequently for Fellowship of Christian Athletes huddles, sang last December at City Hall, June at Lake Eola and at several weddings in September. Gage came in second place at the American Idol Experience at Disney in 2012. “I feel privileged to have been given the gift to sing. I always think ‘Why me?’ I don’t deserve to have this gift,” Gage said. In February 2012, Gage released her first single, “Masterpiece.” It is a Christian song that she wrote herself. One can download the song for $0.99 through iTunes. The money she receives from her song goes towards the ministry at her church. “It was so surreal [when ‘Masterpiece’ released on iTunes]. My friends would play it in front of me at school. It was weird hearing my voice come out of their phone,” Gage said. Gage plans to continue writing music

and performing at every opportunity she can. Her genre is a mix between country and blues. She works with vocal coach Danny Flores once a week. “[Gage’s greatest strength] is her willingness to continue to work on her craft and her voice itself. The way she performs on stage is very bold and she never gives up,” Flores said. Since seventh grade, Gage has been singing on a weekly basis at Fellowship Church. She sings on Wednesday nights at Remix, a high school youth group. “I love singing [at Fellowship Church] because I feel like I am fulfilling what I am called to do,” Gage said. M. Gage also sings at Fellowship Church and is Gage’s agent. Her father, Rodney Gage is currently the pastor at Fellowship. He has helped Gage grow by introducing her to people he knows in the music industry. Not only are her parents supportive, but her siblings are also. “I look up to her because of her actions and decisions she makes on a daily basis. It’s really cool how my older sister has a song on iTunes and how she lives out what her song is about,” Ashlyn Gage, sister, said. A. Gage makes watching her sister sing and perform a priority. Gage’s parents also help support her by encouraging her on a day-to-day basis. Gage plans on going to school for music and is unsure of her future career, but she would like it to include music. “[My advice to others who want to sing] is to keep writing everyday and to put your heart and soul on paper. Writing is very important because it’s a way to express yourself,” Gage said.

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SING IT. Performing at “Make Em’ Smile,” junior Rebecca Gage sings on stage. The event is a part of Nathaniel’s Hope, an organization that helps kids with special needs and their families. WORSHIP. Every Wednesday Rebecca Gage sings at Remix, a high school youth group at Fellowship Church.

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I think she was concerned about how her friends and classmates would view her,” J. Tracy said. Even though she has never needed much motivation from her family, they are always there for her. “Megan doesn’t need much external motivation. Sometimes the best way to motivate her is to tell her she can’t do it,” J. Tracy said. Tracy is on the varsity soccer team, president of Spanish Honor Society, co president of Model UN and a member of National Honor Society. She is also a tutor before and after school in the math lab, writing center and math center. Tracy is enrolled in six advanced placement classes and maintains a 4.0 unweighted GPA. Having 12 AP

credits, she is ranked 20th in her class. “[I manage my time by] not procrastinating. If you get your work done early, you don’t have to worry,” Tracy said. Tracy submitted her application to Yale University. She is interested in linguistics, modern language, literature or foreign language as her major. She also is interested in Carlton College, Amherst College, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Davidson College and the University of Chicago. She is aiming towards Yale. “[Yale] has a very academic reputation and hard classes that I would look forward to. I want to be somewhere different than where I’ve been living for the past 17 years,” Tracy said.

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Navigating breakup boulevard By AUSTIN HALL Breakup boulevard is either a very smooth, freshly paved road that is easy to navigate, or it is an unpaved, unforgiving downhill pathway that resembles the road leading to the end of bikini bottom. The point is, breakups are either mutual and clean, or disastrous and riddled with mudslinging. If one is going through a breakup, regardless of personality or methods of coping, surrounding one’s self with people who genuinely care is essential. The support of loved ones can dramatically change the amount of recovering time.

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We are never getting back together By MEGHAN COTTON Being totally honest, girls are crazy. And they know that. But when a girl faces a breakup, the period of total insanity begins. Girls do not take too kindly to break ups. Take Adele and Taylor Swift for example. They each wrote entire albums based off bad breakups and made millions of dollars off of them. But not every girl can write a song about how they are never getting back together. There are typical characteristics in most girls that forms a common bond. Phase one, after a couple has split, the finger pointing and blaming begins. There seems to be a common agreement among men who say girls are “bothersome”. But girls do not just become insane overnight; the guy played a role in this transformation. For instance, when a guy does not respond to girl’s text, he had better prepare for World War III. Yes, the girl may be the one that changed during the relationship, but good luck trying to get that through her head. Admitting fault is detrimental to a girl’s selfesteem as well as her image. Phase two, let the mind games begin. Although a girl may seem confident and say that the break-up does not bother her, the

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Twelve years ago, America’s pastime went global: Major League Baseball and the International Baseball Federation established the World Baseball Classic to bring the world together with the greatest sport of them all. For the past two tournaments, however, baseball looks more like Japan’s national pastime because they’ve taken home the title. This is America’s year though; I can feel it. A superior pitching staff and power packed middle batting order will launch the United States to its first title. I don’t mean to sound cocky or anything, but come on; R.A. Dickey(2.73 ERA), Craig Kimbrel (42 saves) and Kris Medlen (1.57 ERA) alone could own the mound. These world-class pitchers coupled up with sluggers like Mark Teixeira (.475 SLG), David Wright (.306 AVG) and Joe Mauer (.319 AVG) and there’s no way we could lose, it’s too killer a combo. I’m calling a total flop by the Japanese team. Not having Ichiro Suzuki(.283 AVG, 29 SB), who says he just doesn’t want to play and Hideki Matsui(.435 OPS), who announced his retirement from the sport, will definitely shake up their roster and set them back. That will mean they’ll be without their fastest runners and two best hitters which will put the weight of the team on the veteran catcher, Shinnosuke Abe. I say the U.S. team’s biggest threat, without a doubt, is not the highly regarded Cuba, but in fact, 12th ranked Puerto Rico. The Puerto Ricans bring pitchers Fernando Cabrera (1.53 WHIP) and Giovanni Soto (3.09 ERA). They also have plate power needed for a long run with Yadier Molina (.315 AVG) and Carlos Beltran (.495 SLG, .346 OBP). They aren’t the only ones in the classic though. Look out for a strong showing from the Dominican Republic. While yes, they may lack in pitching, but they sure make up for it in their line-up. With blazing fast base runner Jose Reyes (40 SB, .347 OBP) and power hitters like Melky Cabrera (.346 AVG, .516 SLG, .906 OPS) and Adrian Beltre (.321 AVG, .561 SLG), the D.R. will pose a true threat with deep hits. Overall, it’s looking good for the United States. It will be a hard fought battle with certain teams, but a great pitching rotation will guide us through Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic’s killer line-ups. Team U.S. starts its run March 8, against Mexico. The team then plays Italy on March 9, and Canada on March 10. Third time’s the charm for Team U.S. We want the title of the world’s best ball club, and with this roster, we can’t and won’t take no for an answer.

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plagued legislators for years and they are still searching for a solution. State leaders, such as Governor Rick Scott, see the increase as “moving in the right direction” and others, like founding member of Fund Education Now Kathleen Oropeza, see it as evidence that the education reforms aren’t working. “Look at the facts on the ground,” Oropeza said. “It’s still not showing that we’re supporting our children properly

or that they’re being successful.” Florida also struggles with a high mobility rate. When a student transfers from one high school to another, it appears on record that a student never graduated from his original high school, harming that school’s graduation rate. Florida’s mobility rate is one of the highest in the country with 33.54 percent of white students and 29.86 percent of African American students moving at least once. “I think that it’s sad that these people are failing school and closing so many doors for themselves at such an early

age in life,” senior Justin Fontes said. Florida’s low graduation rate shows improvements still need to be made, but the growth Justin Fontes from 2003 shows there is clear improvement in Florida’s public education system. “Once you are at Boone, you are a Brave, and we will do everything we can to open as many doors for you as we can,” Dr. McMillen said.

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By CIARA MCCOY With the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test approaching quickly, there are still numerous questions about the FCAT exam itself. FCAT began in 1998 and replaced the State Student Assessment Test (SSAT) and the High School Competency Test (HSCT). Freshmen and sophomores are currently the only grades that take the reading portion of the test. Sophomores also take a writing portion. There used to be math and science portions as well, but those have since been replaced with end of course exams. English II teacher Katherine Anderson believes FCAT may reflect a student’s test anxiety on that given day. Anderson believes students should be given more than one opportunity to prove themselves. “I believe that FCAT is a valid assessment of a student’s academic knowledge, but it should not be the sole determining factor of a students academic ability or a school’s,” Anderson said. Junior Trenton Haddock said he definitely dislikes the FCAT. “Not just one test can show [how good a student is at reading]. Numerous things can affect how good or bad you

do,” Haddock said. Students’ results from the FCAT are compiled to generate a grade for each public school. Under this plan, public schools receive a grade from A to F, depending on student performance. The higher a public school scores, the more funding it receives from the state. One needs to pass the FCAT to graduate. If one were to fail, he would have to keep taking it until he passes. If one has all the credits he needs, but does not pass the FCAT he may receive a certificate of completion, but will not receive his high school diploma until he passes the test itself. A score of 18 on the reading section of the ACT or a 280 on the reading section of the SAT can be used to waive the FCAT requirement after the student has failed the 10th grade FCAT at least three times. Sophomore Reagan Robins is not a fan of FCAT and does not believe that the reading portion is a proficient test to show a student’s reading ability. A student might be a proficient reader, but might not excel as well in the analytical department. “A student may be a great reader, but may not be interested in the subject matter or may just have trouble picking a correct answer,” Robins said. Robins believes there is not much one can do to prepare for FCAT, but states that FCAT Explorer is one of the

best resources a student can use. FCAT Explorer is an online resource where students can access a practice test with over 500 questions. Each student is given a unique username and password to access this program. Senior Julio Colon only prepared by doing what he usually did for his English class. He believes FCAT won’t have an overall beneficial effect on him in the upcoming future. “[FCAT testing] is pointless and no one likes it,” Colon said. FCAT is predicted to be gone completely in the next two years for high school. EOC exams are by subject area and are relevant to the material the students learned that year. EOC exams are not extra exams the students have to take in addition to a final exam because the exam itself is the final exam for the class. Currently EOC exams are in effect for biology, United States history, Algebra I and geometry. Students are set to take the FCAT the week of April 15 and Anderson is doing all she can to prepare her students for the upcoming test. Anderson explained that she teaches FCAT skills, lessons that specifically correlate to FCAT, Springboard lessons, and she uses the data from benchmark testing to prepare students. Students may not like the FCAT, but the state believes it is showing how much students have learned overall.

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The College and Career Center is open most every lunch period for students with any questions regarding scholarship applications and deadline information. Specific dates for these applications and for the FAFSA application process are also available.

The Art department will be hosting the Boone Art Show on April 5. The best work of the art classes will be exhibited and the band will be playing during the day. There will also be a chalk competition, in which students can sign up to their art in chalk on the pavement and compete for an award.

Magnet provides free tax preparation By JORDAN KNIGHT There is the old cliche that the only two certainties in life are death and taxes. Since April is around the corner, it is time to prepare the tax return. Only those younger than 65 years old and who made more than $9,750 in 2012 must file a federal tax report. Each year finance magnet students earn certification from the IRS to file taxes for others. Students have to pass a three part test and receive an 80 percent on each part. A student has two attempts to pass a test. If one fails to pass any portion of the test, he cannot work in the tax site. VITA, better known as Volunteer Income Tax Assistance, is program that allows

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employment. There are three ways to file taxes: paper filing, tax preparation software or tax professionals. The students use an online software from the IRS. “It’s easier because it does all the calculations for you,” senior Blake Daniels,

who is certified, said. Each day the certified magnet students volunteer during their lunch to help students, faculty and community members. “They are quick and if I have questions, Mr. Daniels is always there. I don’t have to go out of my way, I can just bring them to school,” science teacher Jamie Bortner said about having her taxes completed on campus. Students are receiving positive feedback and satisfactory comments. “[I was] completely satisfied because they set up an appointment and treat you as if you’re their client,” science teacher Patrick O’Malley, who has had his taxes completed on campus for multiple years, said.

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Both the boys’ and girls’ tennis teams are facing Winter Park at Winter Park on March 19, at 3:30 p.m. Currently, the girls’ teams record is 6-5.

On March 21, the track and field team will go to Showalter Field at 5 p.m. for the Metro Conference Finals. At the Lake Brantley meet, junior Burkhardt Helfrich placed first in the 3200 meter run and junior Miranda Million placed first in shot put.

‘Unprecedented’ offense aids wins Girls’ lacrosse seeks districts By LINDSAY ALEXANDER Her hair whips as she rips the stick up for the draw, and the game begins. With a 6-2 record, girls’ lacrosse lost to Lake Highland 15-13, breaking a four game winning streak. Captain and senior Brennah Mehan scored five goals in the Lake Highland game. Junior Katharyn Lindborg and Mehan are two-year captains. “When I was chosen as captain, I was very excited and thankful to be able to lead the team again. I hope we come together as a cohesive team and improve our record,” Lindborg said. After making it to districts every year in the past three years under coach Megan Lane, the team hopes to advance past districts this year. After four years with the same goalie, sophomore Rachel Rector is now playing the position. “[Being varsity goalie is] different because the games are definitely tougher, but we all have fun so it’s easy to adjust to. I’m doing well in making sure defense knows where they need to be and watching the ball,” Rector said. Rector had seven on net saves against

East River on Feb. 28, and 16 saves in the game against West Orange. “Hopefully with the mentality and skills that we have this year, we will be able to apply this to the best season yet. We are working hard with [Rector], and I think she will do very well. We also have a stellar defense,” Lane said. A setback for defense, junior Lauren Edmonds is out due to injury until further notice. Sophomore Kaitlyn Driskell got a concussion in the game against West Orange and junior Delaney Tice missed eight days of school due to a moderate to severe concussion from the Feb. 19 Apopka game. “I’m still out of it. I’m mad because I can’t play for my team for another two weeks, five weeks total,” Tice said. On attack, junior Kiernan Mehan, who Lindborg calls the team ‘motivator,’ had three goals in the game against Apopka and two against Timber Creek. Sophomore Dora Muratovic had four goals and three assists at Lake Highland. “[Our attack] is unprecedented with Boone lacrosse. We have a really cool connection. We pass and score with really quick passes that only come with strong connection,” senior Jessica Kneeland said. The team’s personal connection is

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SWERVE IT. In the game against East River on Feb. 28, sophomore Hannah Paymayesh receives the ball and turns from the goal to look for an open pass. “We’ve been using our plays and working well together. [In the game against East River,] we kept our positivity up and we didn’t play down to their level,” Paymayesh said. The girls beat East River 15-2. stronger than in years past. “We act as if we’ve known each other forever. Even the new people, we bring them in as if they’ve been there forever,” Muratovic said. In rivalries, the girls look forward to

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There is no reLAXing this season Boys varsity lacrosse pulls out all the stops to improve their overall game By AUSTIN HALL With the season in full swing, the boys lacrosse team knows there is still room for improvement. They spared no expense in preparation for the games ahead of them. “There is always something. You just constantly evaluate problem areas and try to remedy each issue. It’s an ongoing process for any level team,” coach Elliott Whitton said. One thing that needs tweaking is communication skills between the players. “As a unit, we aren’t very cohesive. I think communication will solve this problem,” sophomore Conor Curry said. The team’s successes can be attributed You just to the diversity of athletes among the constantly team and the skills they bring to the field, according to Curry. evaluate “Our team is a bunch of solid athletes, problem areas not just a couple of stars. That creates and try to good match ups for us and keeps us from remedy each getting predictable,” Curry said. Senior Alan Kominowski, a captain issue. Elliot Whitton and long stick midfielder, tries to lead by Varsity lacrosse example. Kominowski has played lacrosse head coach

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FACE OFF. After the ball came loose against East Ridge High School, senior Alan Kominowski sprints for it. “Our offense’s chemistry needs to improve. We have a whole new offensive team and we are still working out the issues,” Kominowski said. for three years after playing football his freshman year. “They have to practice what they preach. Leading by example is very big with me. [That is why] great athletes do not always make great captains,” Whitton said. The team has a young line up, with two sophomores playing attack, four sophomores and one freshman playing

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midfield and one sophomore goalie. “[Being a freshman on varsity is] exciting. It’s nice being one of the younger guys on the team because you are always getting advice from the upperclassmen on how to improve your game,” sophomore Evan Pitts said. A team tradition is to cut or shave each other’s hair badly before the first game. When the team loses their first game, they all shave the embarrassing haircuts. It can be a bittersweet tragedy for both the players and the coach. “It’s bittersweet because we lost our game, but at least I get to walk around and not get any weird looks,” junior Kyle Irwin said after losing the game against Lake Highland Preparatory school. After a loss, coaches are often to blame. “A coach can only do so much. I have seen a coach do great at one school and do poorly at another. It really depends on the type of student athletes your sport attracts,” Whitton said. The team is 3-1, beating both Lake Nona, 15-3, and East Ridge by a landslide, 18-2; and losing a district match to Lake Highland,16-2. The games against Lake Nona and Lake Highland were both district games bringing their district standing to 1-1. Boone will play four more district games against Colonial High School, Bishop Moore High School, Edgewater High School and lastly against The First Academy. Boone will play at Lake Highland in the semifinals on April 17, and in the finals on April 19 at 7 p.m.

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The Spanish Club is collecting long or short-sleeved cotton button-down shirts in good condition for men and women to donate to the Farmworkers Association. The shirts are needed to protect farmworkers from the sun and other elements. Shirts can be sent to Connie Heiselman in Room 10.203.

Current and prospective AVID students are welcome at AVID Family Night on March 19, from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the freshman/sophomore cafeteria. To attend, please be sure to bring your completed AVID application to family night and RSVP by emailing Natalie Markey at natalie.markey@ocps.net. Applications are available in Student Services.

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OPA!. One can enjoy Mediterranean -style cuisine including beef tenderloin shish kabobs marinated with a special blend of herbs at Zorba’s Greek Taverna. “[The kabob] was good and the Greek food was really authentic,” senior Krystal Lopes said. The dish costs $15 and is served with sauteed onions.

By THOMAS EGAN Upon entering Zorba’s Greek Taverna, one is faced with a variety of fresh foreign elements which overwhelm the senses of sight and smell. Zorba’s is located at the intersection of Kirkman Road and Conroy Road, near Universal Studios and is about a 20 minute drive from downtown Orlando. The Greek restaurant contains a multitude of different Meditteranean sights, smells and sounds, all of which help add to the exotic atmosphere that gives the restaurant its unique style. Entrees range from $11-$19, but a wide selection of wraps, sandwiches and salads offered at a more inexpensive price allow the consumer to enjoy the foreign selection without dropping too much money on a large meal. The restaurant is fully equipped for all age demographics. A sports bar is available for adults who wish to sit back, relax and watch a basketball game, and the menu is fit for children as well. The menu lists different types of food: vegetarian, fish, beef, chicken and pork. On the exotic side, The Red Snapper ($18) is a rare dish, marinated with Greek seasoning and served fully intact with sautéed vegetables

and spinach orzo. The Snapper is topped with diced red pepper, parsely, green onions, and lemon juice. For a more American-style dish, Zorba’s offers the Pastitsio ($11), an enjoyable combination of macaroni and ground beef seasoned with Zorba’s herbs. For a less expensive meal, the Chicken Gyro ($7) is marinated chicken grilled on an open fire and wrapped in pita bread. It is one of six wraps available. Zorba’s Salad ($10), the signature Greek salad crowned with gyro meat, is a delicious and healthy option for customers who aren’t looking for a big meal. For a delicious after-dinner treat, Zorba’s has several different inexpensive desserts. The Chocolate Baklava ($3), chocolate walnuts, cinnamon, cloves and honey, is one of seven inexpensive and delicious dessert items. Perhaps the most unique feature of the Zorba’s experience is the hookah bar. An assortment of over 20 different flavors of shisha, including double apple, vanilla, mango, mint and watermelon are available from the hookah bar for $10 and shisha refills are $5. Zorba’s delicious menu and cultural elements make it one of the most unique dining experiences in Orlando. The rich food and Mediterranean atmosphere leave customers satisfied, earning the restaurant four stars.

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