Brittany Hope 2012 by Renee Burke

brittany Hope portfolio 2012

cover letter

Brittany Hope April 20, 2012 RenĂŠe Burke Legend Yearbook Adviser Wm. R. Boone High School 2000 South Mills Avenue Orlando, FL 32806 Dear Mrs. Burke: As a current staff member, I feel I have grown as a journalist and am ready to take on the responsibility of an editor. Please accept my resume for your review and consideration for the Co-Editor in Chief position for the 2012-2013 school year. With my skills of writing copy and captions, taking book worthy pictures, Photoshop and InDesign skills and time management skills, I feel I am well qualified to be Co-Editor in Chief of the Legend Yearbook. I would use this position to better the publication and lead and encourage the staff to do the same. It would also grant me the possibility to grow as a journalist and leader. My will to succeed drives me to put my heart into everything I do. As Co-Editor, I would take the job seriously and complete every deadline to the best of my ability. To be an editor you must be very skilled with technology and with my experience and quick learning skills, I could easily fit in with the experienced editors. While the enclosed resume thoroughly describes my experience and accomplishments, an interview to discuss my further plans in this position would better display my attributes. I would appreciate to meet with you at a convenient time, thank you for your review and consideration. I look forward to hearing from you soon. Respectfully yours,

Brittany Hope Enclosed: resumĂŠ

Legend Yearbook Staffer l 3220 Debbie Drive, Orlando, FL. 32806 l 407-484-2041 l brittany.hope454@yahoo.com

resume

Brittany Hope Objective To further educate myself in an award winning publication and lead others to success through a co-editor in chief position. Education Completed two years of Boone High School. Graduation Date: June 2014. G.P.A 3.75. Experience Yearbook Staff Member, Boone High School August 2011- present. Yearbook Staff Member. Experience in iCloud technology, Photoshop, InDesign, writing, photography, deadlines, interviewing and research skills. Relevant High School Studies Journalism I; Journalism II; English I Honors; English II Honors. Honors, Awards and Memberships • National Junior Honor Society 2008-2010 An association based on leadership, community service and academic scholarship. • 2012 National Scholastic Press Association Journalism Honor Roll In recognition of academic excellence by a staff member of an NSPA member publication. • Boone High School Bravette 2010-present Dancers representing the school as a varsity team References • Jamie Hoffmann, Boone High School Bravette Coach jamie.hoffmann@ocps.net 407-893-7200 ext. 2313 • Renee Burke, Boone High School Journalism Advisor renee.burke@ocps.net 407-893-7200 ext. 2614 • Stacey Liebman, Boone High School English stacey.liebman@ocps.net 407-893-7200 ext. 6014346

Legend Yearbook Staffer l 3220 Debbie Drive, Orlando, FL. 32806 l 407-484-2041 l brittany.hope454@yahoo.com

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Brittany Hope Legend Yearbook Staffer 3220 Debbie Drive Orlando, FL. 32806 407-484-2041 brittany.hope454@yahoo.com

personal essay

My love of journalism began on accident. I was placed in the class by mistake, but it was a blessing in disguise as the beginning of something more than just an elective. Journalism was very new to me, as I have never been very interested in academic hobbies. Being a part of many dance competitions and classes, I never had time for extra hobbies. After the first semester of Journalism I knew this would be something I would love. Applying for yearbook has changed many aspects of my life, and it continues to do so. Through journalism, I even discovered a new career to take on; Public Relations. This class has taught me how to design, write, attract readers and take publish-worthy photos, which will lead me to be successful in not only yearbook, but in college and in the workplace. I have contributed my time to journalism, keeping a calendar of my schedule for every single day of the year to ensure I had ample time to put my all into my work for the yearbook. Journalism will surely be engraved into my heart for the rest of my life. Even if my plans change, the memories of being on staff will last forever.

self evaluation

The knowledge I have gained from journalism is incomparable to any other subject I have learned. I am now more skilled working on the computer and know all of the basics in using InDesign, Photoshop, Adobe Bridge, iCloud computing and using advanced cameras. As a staffer, I learned how to work together with my partners and editors and be patient, but also to never assume others will get the job done. To work as a team, I learned to keep tabs on my partners work on top of mine to get the job done. At first it was difficult, but I learned to let others know to stay on task without coming off as rude. This contributed to my ability to meet deadline almost every time. When we had to sell ads in the beginning of the year, I was shocked at how difficult it was to actually make a sale. I thought business owners would buy a full page to support, but I quickly learned that is not how the real world worked, In order to make a sale, I had to put my best foot forward by dressing professionally and making the client feel as though they needed the ad. It was a new experience for me. Journalism I taught me the most about journalism ethics, but this year Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve learned more about photography. After the first photo day, I learned to be patient and realize for every hundred photos I take, there will only be a few book-worthy pictures. The largest lesson I learned through journalism is that it takes dedication. If I was behind on my work, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d have to stay after school and sometimes even sacrifice Bravette practice to meet deadline. All of these components will lead me to be more successful in my future and when I get my first job.

reflection 1

My most significant piece is the administration spread. I am most proud of this because it was my first deadline met, and I did it all on my own. I took almost every picture on the page, wrote the copy and captions and interviewed each person myself. This was a great feat considering it was my first deadline by myself. My copy is also impressive for one of my first stories. It is to the point and flows very well. It was a large challenge trying to reach each administrator, as they were always in meetings or too busy to interview. Pictures also became a challenge because many administrators were behind the scenes of events and during the school day, so most of the pictures I had were boring. This spread was a mess up until two weeks before deadline. After I heard a girl in my story was supposed to have brain surgery, I was convinced I wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t ever finish. Miraculously, I got a hold of her and got the interview I needed. Soon after that everything fell into place, and my spread was completed on time, beautifully.

reflection 1

“The State Championship football game. The community there supporting our school was and is a great source of pride.” - principal

MARGARET MCMILLEN

photo/Brittany Hope photo/Carly Burton

A new office awaited him, vacant with just a desk. ID around his neck and walkie- talkie on, assistant principal Luis Tousent prepared for the first day of his new job, a transition from middle school to high school. “I came to Boone to make it a better place,” Tousent said. “Every where you go, you either add or subtract. I strive to add.” Tousent taught math for 17 years, 13 of them being in high school. He was a dean at Conway Middle School, one of the Reservation’s feeder schools, for three years which prepared him for the larger school, allowing him to form close relationships with families before arriving. “I get close to everyone around me, and already having those students know me is great,” Tousent said. His primary responsibilities included facilities and the school website. Though he had other obligations, Tousent felt that dealing with students and building strong relationships was the most important. “I want the staff, students and community to know I am here to support and listen,” Tousent said. “I love and care about them.”

Tousent is

Back

4 photo/Brittany Hope

“My favorite Boone tradition is Polyester Paradise because I got to hang out with my friends and not be suffocated by teachers,”

“An otter came on campus and animal control chased it all around school. It was funny how it kept escaping.” - admin. dean

“The outstanding school spirit and tradition.” - assistant principal

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AMANDA OVERLY

DAN MULLINS

memorablemoment of your job?

What was the most

photo/Macy Dye

[1] pants on the ground. Between classes, assistant principal Ron Anderson explains to senior Kevin Kouyo the importance of belts. “The way a student comes to school sets the tone for that student,” Anderson said. Administration was always on the look out for dress code violations. [2] this way. After a junior assembly, assistant principal Carlota Iglesias directs students. “[Administration] is the most beautiful profession in the whole world,” Iglesias said. Iglesias became assistant principal in 2006. [3] pep talk. Athletic director Doug Patterson speaks at a senior assembly about sports. “It was always my dream to oversee the athletic program,” Patterson said. Patterson organized sports schedules for the year. [4] joke around. At lunch, administrative dean Korey Washington jokes with junior Bridgette Norris. “I am happy to have the opportunity to redirect behavior,” Washington said. He was the 11th grade dean.

freshman Emily Stearns said.

[brittany hope]

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“[The] advice she gave me was to never let negative comments get to me. She told me to not talk back, be the better person and let it go. I listened,” Bridget said. “The change in my life and the advice Mrs. Smith gave me impacted my life in ways I couldn’t imagine.” Administration strove to change the lives of students not only in school, but after school as well. Extra-curricular activities gave students ways to interact with faculty. For assistant principal Carlota Iglesias, this was her outreach to students. By sponsoring The Bollywood Club, Iglesias uplifted students’ spirits. “When I go to the club meetings, she helps me by making me laugh and smile after a long, hard day at school. She keeps me upbeat,” sophomore Alexis Sheppard said. In the meetings, the students bonded through learning about culture and dance. They watched videos together, performed dances for audiences and discovered new music. Iglesias’ goal was to establish valuable relationships through Bollywood. Members grew close and created a friendly environment for students to relax. “I wanted to create something at Boone that was positive for students, not just a hard day at school,” Iglesias said.

students and faculty formed positive relationships

She walked into the discipline office, where consolation greeted her. In an atmosphere expected to be uninviting, administrators provided a means of comfort, formed relationships with students and helped them through tribulations inside and outside the classroom. With these impactful bonds formed, the student lives were altered for the better. For senior Marlin Bridget, the discipline office was a place she could go to escape from a hectic day to sit and talk to administrative dean Elizabeth Smith. “I think some students don’t think I’m nice, but most believe I am honest and are comfortable to come to me,” Smith said. Bridget found Smith as an outlet, and they formed a close bond during her four years. Frequent visits that were first due to poor behavior over time turned into periodic appearances to update Smith about her life. Having this safe place helped Bridget continue her positive demeanor and do well in school. “She helped me improve into a better person,” Bridget said. “She was the only person that could calm me down and [she] was always open to talk to.” After a troublesome two years in high school, Bridget took the advice from Smith and made changes to her personal life. With Smith’s help, she ended her negative days in discipline.

Administration generates bonds

lunch lecture. During lunch, administrative dean Douglas Miller talks to sophomores Keiton Best and Quentin Martin. “It is important to build relationships with students so they feel comfortable to talk to me about anything they need,” Miller said. He was the 10th grade dean.

photo/Brittany Hope

reflection 2

As for most staffers, deadline one is always the most difficult. I had a hard time getting the hang of deadlines at first, especially writing copy. My stories were chopping and off topic, and at first they werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t in yearbook style. It was difficult for me to be assertive towards both my partner and the students we were using in the spread to receive information. All of our pictures were posed and uninteresting. Overall, I think everything on the spread couldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve used more effort. In the end, the layout, copy, photos and captions had many changes to it from the editor because my partner and I couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get it right the first time. This was the only deadline I did not meet and I was disappointed in myself for not working harder. I think the spread turned out beautiful, but most of it was not my own work, which I dislike.

reflection 2

art brought to life

photo courtesy/Breana Mantuano

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He stared at him turn and flip to the music in awe. After watching a friend’s talent, junior Jejomar Sobrepena found his own. Break dancing is the oldest known hip-hop style of dance and is believed to have originated in the Bronx, New York, in the 1970s, but for Sobrepena it started on campus 2010. Sobrepena never thought about dancing until he watched his friend. Interested, Sobrepena decided he wanted to try it. He danced for the first time at his home. “[I just] felt the music,” Sobrepena said. The term “breakdancing” refers to the breaks in music, and the movements that correspond to them. After learning that dancing was something he wanted to do, Sobrepena began practicing with friends at school and at home. Sobrepena would break dance to any song with a good beat. However, he didn’t perform publicly because it was more of a pastime with his friends. “[When you dance you] express yourself,” Sobrepena said. “It’s like you dedicated it to someone.” Style, fashion, spontaneity, concept and technique are tributes to breakdancing. Dancers all have a unique style that is theirs and only theirs. “[If you are thinking about dancing], don’t give up, stay motivated,” Sobrepena said. “People can learn about themselves through it. I didn’t know I could dance.”

just DANCE

When a breaker calls out another for copying another breaker’s style or routine.

[biting]

As one member exits doing one step, another enters doing the same step.

[commando]

When breakers of different groups compete against one another.

[battling]

[b-boying]

A person who breakdances. The term is interchangeable with breaker.

terms to know [breaker]

“[My favorite tradition is] the ROTC Military Ball because it was exciting,” senior Salvador Fournier Jimenez said.

It was a lifestyle. She ate, drank and slept it. She spent every possible spare moment on her hobby. Since middle school, sophomore Breana Mantuano lived for Japanese animation, television shows, Manga, conventions and sketching. “My sister referred a show to me and I got attached,” Mantuano said. “To this day she regrets it because I’m obsessed, but we share the interest together.” Mantuano’s anime cartoon shows included Bleach, Naruto and InuYasha. She preferred themes of action, romance, legend and myth. She watched every show, each week, when the new episodes debuted. On top of anime Mantuano read Manga, Japanese comic books with anime characters. It is a typical comic book similar to an American one, but reads right to left instead of left to right. “[It is] epicness. The stories and plots are awesome. The culture is great and it’s so diverse and unique. Each character has an intricate personality,” Mantuano said. She sketched images and recreated scenes from her favorite Manga and anime shows. Images of characters and symbols filled the pages of her notebooks. Mantuano attended anime conventions, where she dressed up in costume to express her love of animation with new people. They acted out scenes, took pictures with other characters and sang karaoke. As a part of the Anime Club, Mantuano reached out to other students interested in the anime culture. The club met in sponsor Wendy Ernest’s room every other Thursday after school to discuss and share anime. “[Anime] teaches life lessons and let’s you see situations in a new perspective,” Mantuano said. “I want to share it with everyone.”

A Christmas gift made junior Elisa Castillo realize that she had an eye for photos. She received a camera, that developed into a new love for photography. She learned that she enjoyed it and later got herself a professional digital single-lens reflex camera. Castillo took her camera everywhere, but mostly enjoyed taking photos of concerts and sunsets. “[Good photography] is when you know how to use your camera and do the stuff yourself,” Castillo said. “[When you] take your camera off auto and use manual.” In the summer of 2010, Castillo put her skills to the test. At Warped Tour, a skateboarding and music festival, she took pictures alongside the professionals. She had the opportunity to take pictures of popular bands in action. “It was the best day of my life. I was so excited,” Castillo said. Castillo learned that she had a creative side and she could express herself through her art. “If anyone wants to get into photography they need to just go out there and take pictures,” Castillo said. She took most of her pictures during the weekends. She never took any photo classes, but planned to in the future so she could learn new angles to take pictures. “[My favorite thing is that] I can do it myself. The positive feedback I get is a bonus,” Castillo said. Warner begins to draw. “To be a good sketcher you must practice,” Warner said.

animate it. In ceramics, Mitchell

proclaim passion

brush and stroke. After school, Collins paints a dream catcher on senior Gabrielle Pellett’s back. “Dream catchers are so beautiful. I love how they take away bad dreams; it’s so personal,” Collins said. She bought acrylic and face paint from Michael’s.

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Brushes swirled across her side as the cold paint spread down her back to create a black and red corset. After the acrylic paint dried, the artwork was clear and complete. Senior Megan Collins painted her friends in her spare time for fun. Her paintings included cherry blossom trees, corsets and face paintings. Her face paintings were usually designs which included intricate false eyelashes, rhinestones and glitter. “I think it’s enjoyable to do and I like to express myself through art,” Collins said. “It’s a fun way to do it.” Collins listened to music to help her concentrate on painting. She thought it created a calm work space. “I get relaxed when I body paint, and it gets my mind off of other things. It’s like I’m in a new world,” Collins said. Along with body art, Collins made dream catchers for her friends. She made several different sizes decorated with charms and feathers and sold them through her business, Creative Dream. “I’m an artsy person,” Collins said. “I don’t stay inside the box; I love making new things.”

dream

CREATIVE

What started in the third grade as an act of escaping boredom, later became a new hobby. Sophomore Mitchell Warner discovered his talent for drawing when he finished all his schoolwork and decided to start doodling. Warner continued to doodle and progressed at this new skill. Whenever the mood struck him he drew. “I have no boundaries; I can sit there and do it and no one can say I’m doing it wrong,” Warner said. Although Warner created his own short anime magazine, he usually drew random things. It took an hour or two to create one drawing. The time depended on whether or not he felt it was good enough. If he didn’t think it was good enough he would try to finish it until he felt it was perfect. “The power you feel when you’re sketching [is my favorite part]. When you draw you don’t have [any] other feeling because you are creating something,” Warner said.

transform boredom to art

Throughout campus, students thrived on creativity. The campus contained diverse communities that expressed themselves in a variety of activities to keep them engaged. Their hobbies defined their high school experience. [brittany hope and monique soriano]

tudents

S photo/Kayla Combs

snapshot

photo/Madeline Trybus

reflection 3

Senior Lot Painting 9-19_Hope064.JPG This is one of my strongest photos this year. It displays good photo composition such as depth of field and rule of thirds. It also fills the frame and shows a form of action. I like it because you can tell she is focusing on writing her quote perfectly for her parking spot. I had to lay on my stomach to capture her face and focus in on the quote as well.

reflection 3

varsity flag football 3-13_bhope.jpg I was most impressed by this photo I took. I have never shot a sport event and I was very nervous. After taking hundreds of blurry, uninteresting pictures, I came across this photo. Only Bailey is in focus, which almost makes her seem three dimensional. Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s frozen in mid play, and you can see how focused she is in her facial expression. My favorite part is how her hair swayed to the side from faking right and is frozen in place. I am most proud of this photo.

reflection 3

Senior Lot Painting 9-19_Hope089.JPG Also from painting the senior parking spots, this is one of my better photos. The depth of field makes her seem like she is coming out of the frame. I really like how I shot the ground leading up to her, it gives the picture a more interesting angle. Again, I captured the focus in her facial expression.

reflection 4

I was an asset to the staff and the 2012 edition of Legend primarily because of my dedication. Almost always I put forth my best effort in my work and I spent an immense amount of time working for my best. I spent my research class working on deadlines to get ahead or catch up. I also came after school and even sometimes missed the beginning of my dance practice to work. I think I was extremely dedicated and it proved true in my abilities to balance my busy schedule to meet deadline. Deadline three would be my prime example of dedication. When my editor quit, the club spreads were left not designed. That, on top of my lack of photos of not-already-pictured officers, left me worried about my deadline. I stayed after school an entire week to work to search through almost every applicable folder for class councils pictures and finally have them to create a layout.

reflection 5

One problem I found recurring throughout the year was not finding a balance of students to picture and quote on a spread. With each deadline, I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have much variety on whom to use. It became a growing challenge from deadline to deadline because the available students were narrowed down as the year went on. I began writing down every student or teacher I could use and made two lists; one for pictures and one for quotes. After I separated them, I had a better sense of who I needed to shoot or interview. This helped me stay organized and prepared for the deadline. Even though I only began making these lists later in the year, I have learned from the situation that you must plan ahead in order to shoot quality photos of the students you can picture. Next year as clubs editor, I will be sure to advise this to the staffers and continue doing it for my own deadlines.

reflection 6

After the first semester, I realized my greatest weakness was time management. I procrastinated too often and couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t find a way to manage my schedule better. Soon after though, I quickly got the hang of managing my time. I started a calendar for my deadlines and I went through my folders well before each deadline began to sort out who I could use and what events I needed to plan on attending for information and pictures. This in turn made me less stressed and I received better grades on my work. I also had extra time sometimes to help others with their work as well. Overall, I think I improved my time managing skills and it has reflected on my attitude and work.

reflection 7

Belts ($5)

Cleats ($130)

photo/Brittany Hope

Flag Football

gloves ($30)

photo/Dean Stewart Photography

pull that flag. To hold Edgewater back, sophomore Anna Rauenzahn pulls the quarterback’s flag. “I enjoy playing defensive linebacker because I like being in the middle of action,” Rauenzahn said. Rauenzahn pulled 45 flags within the first nine games of the season.

[brittany hope and taylor hall]

photo/Taylor Hall Hall photo/Taylor

photo/Dean Stewart Photography

[1] cut off. Junior Krystal Lopes pulls an East River player’s flag. “[Flag football] is my favorite sport [because] I have played since I was younger and it gives me a chance to participate in extracurricular activities after school,” Lopes said. Lopes averaged five sacks per game. [2] determination. While playing defense, freshman Claire Collins runs to pull the quarterback’s flags. “[Flag football is important to me] because it helps me stay active but it’s fun at the same time,” Collins said. Collins had one reception with eight yards rushing against the Eagles.

fake out. In the game against East River, junior Bailey Florin guards the ball. “Quarterback is my favorite [position because] I like being in control of the game and leading the team,” Florin said. Florin averaged 300 throwing yards per game.

“[My favorite part of flag football] is being able to have fun on the field because after a long day at school, or stress, I can take it out on a positive note. It makes me feel like I am a part of a larger family.”

Jenna Chastain, freshman “[My favorite part of flag football] is pulling flags and winning all the games. I also like spending time with the team. [Flag football] gives me something to do besides soccer.”

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Alyse Machuca, senior

photo/Brittany Hope

“My favorite traditions are the football games

What is your favorite part of flag football?

Y3 SPORTS FEATURE WRITING. I liked my flag football copy because it was a creative way to go about covering the season. My angle was interesting and I used an even amount of imagery, statistics and quotes. The qualities of the team made the copy easy to write and it flows well.

Girls on the varsity flag football team talk about their favorite part of the sport.

photo/Kris Stough

and the Rowdy Crowd [because] I like seeing everyone come together outside of school,” sophomore Kendall Byerly said.

page 5 flag football

Y4 ACADEMIC WRITING. My story on administration’s personal relationships with students is a more creative coverage of this year’s staff. I give the reader information that they most likely may have not known about administrators versus covering something they may have already known.

Tousent is

memorablemoment of your job?

DAN MULLINS

AMANDA OVERLY

MARGARET MCMILLEN

“The outstanding school spirit and tradition.” - assistant principal

“An otter came on campus and animal control chased it all around school. It was funny how it kept escaping.” - admin. dean

“The State Championship football game. The community there supporting our school was and is a great source of pride.” - principal

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Jamie Hoffmann said. Every Tuesday and Thursday the officers sat together with Hoffmann to read from 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens, a book with tips on how to become a successful teen leader. “The officers have really proved themselves as leaders and made the most out of [being a part of class council] for me,” sophomore George Barr said. Leadership class also served as a stress reliever for the officers. They took breaks and bonded like any other team by playing games like human ladder and races on yoga balls. “It’s nice to relax and play games together, especially when we’re in the middle of a project and the stress really gets to you,” McMillin said. “Leadership gives us that time to become closer.” [brittany hope]

“My favorite tradition is Braves Brawl because it’s fun and everyone gets

“My favorite Boone tradition is Polyester Paradise because I got to hang out with my friends and not be suffocated by teachers,”

Administration generates bonds students and faculty formed positive relationships

freshman Emily Stearns said.

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Y5 ORGANIZATION WRITING.

photo/Madeline Trybus

[4] hammer time. Freshman Class president Wesley Harper dances in the Braves Brawl skit. “It was our first chance to show upperclassmen what us freshmen can do,” Harper said. [5] bounce around. To release stress and goof off during school, Sophomore Class vice president Katharyn Lindborg races on a bouncy ball. “[Leadership] is a great time for us officers to bond,” Lindborg said. [6] held hostage. Dressed as the East River Falcon, Freshman Class vice president William Gauthier “kidnaps” freshman Jordyn Whitmer. “[Braves Brawl] wasn’t that nerve wracking because I had on a mask,” Gauthier said.

6 photo/Brittany Hope

Freshman Council had to find time outside of school to meet, come up with ideas for the class and plan projects. This caused them to miss bonding opportunities and leadership lessons that the upperclassmen learned. “[I would take leadership] because I like that all of the officers can meet together and talk as a whole group,” Freshman Class treasurer McKenna Crager said. “I could also get help from experienced officers on my projects and be more successful.” In class, the officers took time to work with each other on their projects. Having all grade levels in the same class proved to be an advantage for the newer members. “The younger officers look up to the more experienced upperclassmen, and the older [students] can help the younger ones with projects they have worked on before,” sponsor

photo/Taylor Keefer

Ideas bounced from student to student as they met in class for the first time. The officers sat together, desks in a circle, to brainstorm activities to better the school. All Sophomore, Junior and Senior Class Council officers took a mandatory leadership class to help them learn more of the fundamentals. The new elective provided an environment for the officers to work on their leadership skills and class projects. “Being together everyday, we’ve learned each others’ strengths and weaknesses and what makes each other tick,” Junior Class secretary William McMillin said. “It helps us work together better to get along.” Even though the school required all class council officers to take leadership, freshmen officers were exempt from the rule. With the elections so late, they couldn’t switch electives.

weigh in. After school, Junior Class vice president Paul Campbell weighs cans for the food drive. “I like to help those who are less fortunate because I know what it feels like,” Campbell said. The food went to the Salvation Army.

Thomas Scott photo/Brittany Hope

Officers DEMONSTRATE

Back

3 photo/Brittany Hope

photo/Madeline Trybus

[1] scream. To help his team win at a pep rally game, Sophomore Class treasurer Ronald Heinkel distracts the competition. “I felt a rush of adrenaline during the games,” Heinkel said. [2] strike two. In the Freshman Class skit, secretary Hannah Daly acts as an upperclassman. “My favorite part was writing the skit,” Daly said. [3] jokester. While setting up for homecoming, Junior Class president Emily Porterfield goofs off. “We played music and ordered pizza to turn it into an enjoyable activity,” Porterfield said. photo/Blake Waranch

photo/Madeline Trybus

photo/Allie Sloan

pounds collected

1st place Spanish Club 1207 pounds 2nd place French Club 844 pounds 3rd place Freshman Class 624 pounds

What was the most

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5,112

photo/Brittany Hope

Puma

Nike

can’t touch this. After catching a pass, junior Ashley Muse runs to avoid East River’s defense. “It’s like a rush when I catch the ball,” Muse said. “My adrenaline starts pumping and I feel excited.” This was Muse’s first year playing as a receiver.

team found success through advanced athleticism

The ball soared over head as senior Jaci Chastain maneuvered through the players to grab the interception for a touchdown against the Olympia Titans. “The team worked well together during the play because all of the zones were covered, which allowed me to catch the ball and run it back,” Chastain said. “The touchdown felt great.” Together, the girls shut out the Titans, 45-0. The girls’ greatest advantage was having a myriad of diverse athletes with previous athletic training, leading to a winning streak. “We have everything,” coach Ken Hensley said. “Our soccer and lacrosse players give us stamina, basketball players give us our quick hands and footwork, the track girls give us speed.” Along with athleticism, key players displayed leadership to drive each other to win. Defense captain junior Anisha Holloway encouraged the girls to do well by ensuring they were focused, in their zones and communicating during plays. As a rusher, Holloway also set examples for her teammates by staying dedicated. In the game against Edgewater, a player elbowed her during a play, resulting in a black eye. Instead of sitting out, she continued to play through the pain, ending the game with four sacks and a close victory, 14-13. “I knew as a leader I couldn’t let my team down, so I just sucked it up and finished the game,” Holloway said. With a combined effort of athleticism and leadership, the team went undefeated through Senior Night. At home, the girls shut out their toughest competitor, Timber Creek, 25-0. The girls had to work together to defeat the also undefeated Wolves and win their way to states. “I feel that each athlete brings her own personal piece of the puzzle to the team,” Chastain said. “What one person lacks, another makes up for. We all want to win and most importantly we have a good time playing together.”

photo/Macy Dye

Football ($36)

Diversitydrives determination

photo/Brittany Hope

Mouth Guard ($10)

photo/Brittany Hope

Protective Wilson TDY

photo/Carly Burton

Nike Boone

Jersey ($60)

Flag Football

photo/Brittany Hope

QUICK

BRENDAN FRANCIS

“I find it a great honor being chosen by my class to represent them. I try to do everything to the best of my ability and that’s all anyone can ever ask.”

spare change for

a cause

The jingling sounds of change filled the halls as students dropped money into their teachers’ piggy banks. During Kiss the Pig week, Sophomore Class Council collected money in a contest to see which class could collect the most for the needy. Each day after school, Sophomore Class members met to count the money collected. The money went towards groceries for Thanksgiving baskets that were given to the families who couldn’t afford dinner for the holiday. Teacher Robin King, representing the Sophomore Class, raised $576 and won the contest. “I wanted to win Kiss the Pig because Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays and I think everyone should be able to have a wonderful Thanksgiving,” King said.

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Ciera Caldwell really excited for the game,” Sophomore Class secretary Sydney Gregory said.

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another for copying another breaker’s style or routine.

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[biting]

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[commando]

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[battling]

The term is interchangeable with breaker.

[b-boying]

A person who breakdances.

terms to know [breaker]

“[My favorite tradition is] the ROTC Military Ball because it was exciting,” senior Salvador Fournier Jimenez said.

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“The State Championship football game. The community there supporting our school was and is a great source of pride.” - principal

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“My favorite Boone tradition is Polyester Paradise because I got to hang out with my friends and not be suffocated by teachers,”

“An otter came on campus and animal control chased it all around school. It was funny how it kept escaping.” - admin. dean

“The outstanding school spirit and tradition.” - assistant principal

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AMANDA OVERLY

DAN MULLINS

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freshman Emily Stearns said.

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students and faculty formed positive relationships

Administration generates bonds

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“My favorite tradition is Braves Brawl because it’s fun and everyone gets

Officers DEMONSTRATE

1st place Spanish Club 1207 pounds 2nd place French Club 844 pounds 3rd place Freshman Class 624 pounds

pounds collected

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Ciera Caldwell

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the new clothes he wanted when he didn’t have any money. His shoplifting, which lasted a year, began with Smith stealing small amounts of clothes, and eventually escalated to hundreds of dollars worth of items at a time. Both Doe and Smith’s actions contributed to the $13 billion worth of goods stolen from retailers each year in the nation (NASP). “I never felt guilty [for stealing]. I loved getting something for nothing,” Smith said. Periodic shoplifting once every few weeks transformed into stealing a couple times a week. The rush of shoplifting motivated him to do it consistently, and his addiction began to form. “I’m an adrenaline junkie so I enjoy the rush and [the feeling when] you have to act very calm and collected,” Smith said. Several studies found diagnosed depression to exist in approximately one-third of the shoplifters studied. Though Smith was not depressed, his emotional state drove his addiction to new heights, and he noticed an increase in his shoplifting habits when he was feeling angry or upset. “If I [was] mad I [would] normally steal, or if I’ve had a bad day and wanted to release some of my steam,” Smith said. Though Smith was well aware of his growing addiction, he didn’t stop; this was his outlet. It was his way of dealing with his stress and emotion, and he didn’t know any other way to manage his problems as effectively as stealing did. “Once you start, it’s hard to stop,” Smith said. “It’s like a drug. I knew it wasn’t right, but I kept going regardless.” To eliminate suspicion, Smith stole by himself. He felt it was easier to get away with and he could keep his shoplifting habit discrete without telling anybody he was breaking the law. “I really didn’t want anyone knowing that I stole because I didn’t want that reputation. I’m not a bad kid,” Smith said. When he was finally caught by a store employee, Smith was arrested and banned from the store. Studies show shoplifters are caught an average of once for every 48 times they steal. They are then turned over to the police only 50 percent of the time (NASP). “[Being caught] was hard to believe and I was afraid it would ruin my life,” Smith said. “It was my realization that what I was doing was stupid.” [brittany hope] names withheld*

“My favorite tradition is Braves Brawl because I love watching the skits,” sophomore Megan Rushlow said.

She approached the exit, and adrenaline raced through her body. Purse in hand, junior Jane Doe* managed to leave the store without paying a penny. Shoplifting was often initiated as a way to save money, but it quickly accelerated to become an obsession. According to the National Association for Shoplifting Prevention, there are currently approximately 27 million shoplifters in the nation. In recent years, shoplifting became increasingly common among teens and adults alike. For Doe, it was simply something to do to pass the time with friends. Shoplifters described the feeling of getting away with it as a “rush” or “high.” Successful steals produced a chemical reaction, also known as adrenaline. These feelings, common to a shoplifter, caused Doe to continue to steal, and form an addiction. “I felt euphoric [when I shoplifted] because I could get away with it and I kept going because it’s such a rush you feel like it’s worth it,” Doe said. Doe began shoplifting with her friends when she was under the influence, but it quickly turned into an addiction. At first shoplifting was a way for Doe to test her limits, and see how much she could get away with. Doe continued to push farther with each steal, when finally, she was caught by a security guard stealing a pair of flip flops from a Victoria’s Secret store in the mall. Doe was one in 10 million people that have been caught shoplifting in the last five years (NASP). “When I got caught I was mostly worried about how mad my mom would be and how much trouble I would be in,” Doe said. “The cops also scared me because they were really mean to me and I didn’t want to go to juvie.” She was arrested and was required to attend Teen Court. Her consequences for stealing included 30 hours of community service and jury duty. She also had to write essays about the consequences of shoplifting. For Doe, her repercussions were enough to end her shoplifting habits. “Doing all that work and having to tell people what I did was hard and embarrassing. I never want to be that disappointed in myself again,” Doe said. “My mom was also really disappointed in me, and that was the worst part.” About 33 percent of juveniles say it is hard for them to stop shoplifting even after getting caught (NASP). Contrary to the statistic, habitual shoplifter junior John Smith* gave up shoplifting for good after he was caught stealing $120 worth of clothes from Old Navy. For Smith, stealing from stores was a way to get

shoplifting habits transformed into obsessions that dominated students’ lives

compulsive addiction

ADRENALINE DRIVES

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they know other kids who shoplift.

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of all shoplifters are diagnosed with depression.

Approximately three percent of shoplifters are “professionals” who steal solely for resale.

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Approximately 55 percent of adult shoplifters say they started shoplifting in their teens.

dollars worth of goods are stolen from retailers every day.

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Approximately 1 in 11 people are shoplifters in the United States.

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Jewelry

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227 students polled on Jan. 23

Electronics

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Food

25 percent of all grades and genders have admitted to shoplifiting before. Students list the items that they have stolen.

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percent of shoplifters caught for the first time have already developed a shoplifting habit or addiction.

An estimated two to 200 dollars are stolen per incident.

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Shoplifting has become a common form of “retail therapy” for people across the nation. The following is an in-depth look at shoplifting.

of shoplifters are juveniles.

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He silently counted in intervals of five and squeezed the stress ball. Blood flowed from his arm into a bag that would later be used to save lives. “It makes me feel proud to know that my blood can be used and I have a chance to save a life,” junior Brian Gardner said. Senior Class organized four blood drives which occurred on Sept. 12, Nov. 7, Feb. 6 and April 9. They dedicated the Feb. 6 blood drive to Laura Grant and Eddie Culberhouse, former Boone students who died in a car accident a year before that day. It was a record breaking day with 196 pints collected, the highest in the history of the school, which contributed to the *461 pints collected throughout the year. “[My favorite part about blood drives is] just to know what we’re doing for the community and trying to educate [students] about the experience,” Senior Class sponsor Sarah Kittrell said.

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“I like the spirit here at Boone and how excited people got at the pep rally,”

senior Anthony Blackman said.

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A sense of relief washed over her as she weighed the last can of the day. Before Student Government Association vice president Shannon Gresosky got a chance to look up from the scale, four more filled-to-thebrim bags were set at her feet and she started again. “I ran for office because I originally wanted to be more involved in the Boone community. I love it and I love how we’re all a family here,” Gresosky, senior, said. “I also ran because I saw the way SGA gave back through projects like Thanksgiving baskets, which gave back to families right here in our own community.” SGA organized the events that students participated in throughout their high school years. The officers’ year started with painting numbers on parking spaces, and selling the assigned spots to students at Braves R Back. At New Student Orientation each officer welcomed incoming students by giving tours of the school. “Being on SGA means giving up a lot of yourself, your time and your energy, and giving it to others,” Gresosky said. “You have to love it to do it.” The homecoming week, parade and half-time show were especially trying for the girls. They were responsible for selling roses during the week, accessing a permit to have the parade, hiring police officers, arranging court details and running voting for king and queen. “The stuff we pull off is nothing short of a 10 man job given to four girls,” Gresosky said. “We have to work together because it isn’t an option.” After they became more confident with their roles, they planned Brave Aid. All proceeds went towards the [brittany hope and madeline trybus]

Always Wear Your Seatbelt Foundation in honor of Laura Grant and Eddie Culberhouse. “My favorite moment [this year] was seeing Ms. Garcia and Ms. Grant’s faces as they saw the way the community gave back and came together as a family for Brave Aid, knowing we’d donate all the proceeds to their foundation,” Gresosky said. “To me, that’s the kind of thing that makes all of our work worth while; it makes everything we do that much better.” While class councils participated in SGA events, each class was responsible for its own activities. Senior Class specialized in putting on memorable events for the graduating class and worked to make the seniors’ last year unforgettable. They sponsored events such as the Senior Breakfast and also ran nominations, voting and the crowning for Sweetheart Court and senior superlatives. “[The students] perform excellently considering the volume of events they put on,” SGA sponsor Jamie Hoffmann said. “As teenagers, they do much better than many of the adults I know.” The officers performed tasks most of their peers wouldn’t have ever considered doing and put in an abundant amount of hours without a second request. They volunteered their year away to gain the experience and knowledge it took to organize and execute activities that high school students enjoyed. “[SGA] is a lot more work than people think it is,” Senior Class historian Daniela Diaz said. “Even though it is high-stress, it is definitely worth it in the end.”

members worked behind the scenes to complete a successful year

recognition

Countless

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show and tell. While at Rush Week, SGA president Madison McElroy speaks to students about the club. “I love seeing students get excited about being involved in SGA because it makes your high school years more memorable,” McElroy said. McElroy participated in SGA all of her four years.

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RAISED AT KISS THE PIG

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[1] check it off. At the Nov. 7 blood drive, Senior Class president Elizabeth McEwan checks in students. “Blood drives allow [the school] to have a positive effect on people’s lives at an early age,” McEwan said. Senior Class organized four blood drives each year. [2] give thanks. Senior Class secretary Kaitlin Davis hands out a Thanksgiving basket for a family’s holiday dinner. “It is important to give back, especially [to] help kids in our school,” Davis said. This was Davis’s first year as a class officer. [3] twist and shout. Performing at Braves Brawl, Senior Class vice president Yazmine Ramos dances in the class skit. “It is important to come together as seniors and just have fun because it’s our last one,” Ramos said. The skit took a week to come together. [4] pack up. To help the cause, senior Tyler Burton unloads food in cars to create Thanksgiving baskets. “It is important [to help] because it is our last chance to help out the school and we should help as much as we can,” Burton said. Thirty-two families received baskets.

SPENT BY SGA FOR HOMECOMING PREPARATIONS AND THE DANCE

families received Thanksgiving baskets

$5000

CLASS COUNCIL OFFICERS

made from homecoming rose sales

$278.56 5,000

$2846.38

SGA officers

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Belts ($5)

“My favorite traditions are the football games

Cleats ($130)

Puma

Mouth Guard ($10)

Protective

Nike Boone

Jersey ($60)

Flag Football

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Nike

Football ($36)

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“[My favorite part of flag football] is pulling flags and winning all the games. I also like spending time with the team. [Flag football] gives me something to do besides soccer.”

Jenna Chastain, freshman

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Girls on the varsity flag football team talk about their favorite part of the sport.

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and the Rowdy Crowd [because] I like seeing everyone come together outside of school,” sophomore Kendall Byerly said.

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Alyse Machuca, senior

team found success through advanced athleticism

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YEAR IN NUMBERS varsity flag football [11-0] 3/12/12 3/13/12 3/15/12 3/19/12 3/20/12 3/22/12 4/3/12 4/6/12 4/9/12 4/12/12 4/19/12

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varsity. front: Kyndal Skersick, Taylor Gies, Katherine Gibson, Samantha Hauke, Alyse Machuca, Jaci Chastain, Brandi Recker, Elizabeth McEwan. row 2: Kendall Byerly, Courtney Patz, Tykenia Chanthavong, Bailey Florin, Anisha Holloway, Merrie Grace Harding. back: Coach Ken Hensley, Cassandra Ketchum, Jenna Chastain, Megan Gibson, Claire Collins.

junior varisty flag football [9-2] 3/12/12 3/13/12 3/15/12 3/19/12 3/20/12 3/22/12 4/3/12 4/6/12 4/9/12 4/12/12 4/19/12

Lake Nona East River Edgewater Olympia Winter Park Jones University Freedom Ocoee Timber Creek Wekiva

28-0 13-0 25-0 12-7 26-0 17-7 37-7 0-12 6-0 0-7 14-7

junior varsity. front: Shaunique Robbins, Aquanette Stafford, Whitney Williams, Alexis Washington. row 2: Vicky Lam, Rosimely Ulpino, Lauren Muse, Kaiyla Brooks, Kiahna Konarski, Mykayla James, assistant Fontana Walters. row 3: Anika Sarwar, Kristen Dugan, Krystal Lopes, Kelsey Angelo, Katelyn Cole, Ashley Muse, Elena Killgore. back: Coach Brad Walters, Bailey Szmuc, Manuela Zuleta, Fernanda Escobar, Rene Fiorelli, Ashley Bailey, Sabdie Alvarado, Shaffaq Noor, Anna Rauenzahn, coach Ken Hensley.

“I mostly like practice because it is more laid back than high stress games. I do like games because as wide receiver I get the ball often, which I like. Also, we win a lot so it feels rewarding.”

Kaiyla Brooks, junior “My favorite part about flag football would be the teamwork we have on the field. Defense has its own little cheer we do, which pumps us up. We all high five each other after we pull a flag and cheer each other on.” photos/Brittany Hope

it’s funny to see everyone dressed in sheets,” sophomore Alexander Dillard said

Flag Football

Aquanette Stafford, junior

What is your favorite part of flag football?

Girls on the junior varisty flag football team talk about their favorite part of the sport.

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