Brittany Hope 2013 Portfolio

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HOPE

PORTFOLIO 2013


BUSINESS ELEMENTS


BRITTANY HOPE

phone 407-484-2041 e mail brittany.hope454@yahoo.com address 3220 Debbie Dr. website

Orlando, FL 32806 brittanyahope.wordpress.com

April 22, 2013 RenĂŠe Burke Legend yearbook adviser Wm. R. Boone High School 2000 East Kaley St. Orlando, FL 32806 Dear Mrs. Burke: As a current yearbook editor, I feel I have grown as a journalist and am ready to take on the responsibility of a senior editor. Please accept my resume for your review and consideration for the Senior Design Editor position. 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 the Senior Design Editor 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 Design Editor, I would take the job seriously and complete every deadline to the best of my ability. To be an editor one must be very skilled with technology, and with my experience in editing the club section this past year, I could use my knowledge to succeed and better this publication. 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


BRITTANY HOPE

phone 407-484-2041 e mail brittany.hope454@yahoo.com address 3220 Debbie Dr. website

Orlando, FL 32806 brittanyahope.wordpress.com

Objective To further educate myself in an award winning publication and lead others to success through a Senior Design Editor position. Education Completed three years of William R. Boone High School Graduation Date: June 2014 Cumulative G.P.A. 4.3 weighted Experience • Legend Yearbook Club Section Editor June 2012-present. Experience in designing double page spreads and modular elements, editing copy, caption and photos, organizing events and teaching staffers computer skills. • Legend Yearbook Staff Member, Boone High School August 2011- present. Experience in iCloud technology, Photoshop, InDesign, writing, photography, deadlines, interviewing and research skills. Relevant High School Studies Journalism I-III; English I-II Honors; College Composition I; Mass Media I. Honors, Awards and Memberships • National Honor Society 2012-present Serves to honor those students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of Scholarship, Leadership Service and Character. • 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 • National Junior Honor Society 2008-2010 An association based on leadership, community service and academic scholarship. References • Renee Burke, Boone High School journalism adviser, renee.burke@ocps.net 407-893-7200 ext. 2614 • Stacey Liebman, Boone High School English teacher, stacey.liebman@ocps.net 407-893-7200 ext. 6014346 • Jamie Bortner, Boone High School Bravette coach, jamie.hoffmann@ocps.net 407-893-7200 ext. 2313


ESSAYS


After completing Journalism I and experiencing what it was like to work as a staffer for an actual publication in Journalism II, I found that it is something I am truly passionate about. As cliche as it sounds, creating and dedicating many months towards the yearbook is worth the stress, tears and hours upon hours of my free time consumed by tedious cobbing and typing names because getting to see the book in print gives me a great sense of euphoria. Journalism has taught me basic grammar and design skills as well as how to write concise stories that pull in readers, and take book-worthy photos for print. Also, I have learned the value of deadlines and how to manage my time wisely to meet them. The majority of the work this year requires an immense amount of teamwork and relying on other staffers, students, teachers and coaches. I have learned that the only person you can truly trust to get the job done is yourself, but it is possible to encourage others to do their part without being bossy. Furthermore, selling ads in the beginning of the year and selling books during our crunch time in December really me the importance of advertising and marketing toward your audience. This course is extremely valuable to take because it mimics a real world professional publication and gives me invaluable work experience with computers and design software. I can use these skills in the future as I would love to pursue a career in Public Relations, which is a branch of Journalism. Overall, this course has prepared me for my future beyond high school and I continue to grow through it every year.

SELF ANALYTICAL ESSAY


My most significant piece this year is the club reference section. Though I faced countless hardships in creating this section, I am extremely proud of the final product. Going into the club photos and deadline three, I wasn’t nervous about its deadline approaching because I felt it wouldn’t be difficult to place pictures and type names. I have never been proven so wrong. The tedious tasks of typing thousands of names, cobbing headshots, interviewing, placing photos and gathering information about over 50 clubs proved to be the most difficult task I ever had to complete. Though I didn’t make my deadline, I did the entire section myself, besides a few interviews and headshots here and there. I have never completed such a huge part of the yearbook before all by myself, and seeing it transform from rough drafts, to proofs, to actual print, brought tears to my eyes and made my heart proud of myself.

REFLECTION ONE


FIRST DRAFT

ONE senior

I am a really good quote about something awesome that is super exciting and am going to wow my reader. STEPHANIE SIMPLETON,

for more coverage see pages 150-153

front: Wyatt Smith, Anthony Coscia, Burkhardt Helfrich, Bryan Capps, Adam Laxton. row 2: Ryan Harding, Davis Coleman, Luke Smith, Tyler Chapman, Jared Hines. row 3: Justin Petrelli, Seth Mauerman, Andrew Tormanen, Anthony Turner, Aiden Teel. row 4: Grayson Gordon, Nicholas Altensee, Parker Bell, Christopher Caplan, Shane Mallory. back: coach John Hines, Zachary Hardy, Brandon Ryan, Clayton Partlow, Jose Fuentes, Austin McFarlin, Luis Rivera, coach Josh Porter.

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sentence that helps the reader become intrigued. “This is an awesome quote and makes the reader keep reading the caption,” senior Kayla Combs said. I really love the smell of santa’s white christmas coffee.

LEAD IN. This is a great present tense

“This is a quote about the student’s favorite memory at boone or something about memories yaa,” senior ROBERT IRWN said.

front: Wyatt Smith, Anthony Coscia, Burkhardt Helfrich, Bryan Capps, Adam Laxton. row 2: Ryan Harding, Davis Coleman, Luke Smith, Tyler Chapman, Jared Hines. row 3: Justin Petrelli, Seth Mauerman, Andrew Tormanen, Anthony Turner, Aiden Teel. row 4: Grayson Gordon, Nicholas Altensee, Parker Bell, Christopher Caplan, Shane Mallory. back: coach John Hines, Zachary Hardy, Brandon Ryan, Clayton Partlow, Jose Fuentes, Austin McFarlin, Luis Rivera, coach Josh Porter.

small subhead summarizing about what this club did or their objectives pretty much

BBC

junior

I am a really good quote about something awes hsjh is super exciting and am going to wow my reader. I am a really good quote about something my reader. STEPHANIE SIMPLETON,

What is your favorite thing about boone’s traditions?

small subhead summarizing about what this club did or their objectives pretty much

BOONE AUTOMOTIVE CLUB

for more coverage see pages 150-153

BRAVETTES

of practice per week

HRS

club reference

FRESHMEN

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FRESHMEN

“I would want to be in Rocket Power because that show was so awesome when we were young and they didn’t e.” SARAH COMBS

“I would want to be in Rocket Power because that show was so awesome when we were young and they even have to go to school, they just surfed. SARAH COMBS

WHICH ONE WOULD IT BE?

COULD BE IfIINF YOU ANY CARTOON,

design by BRITTANY HOPE

front: Wyatt Smith, Anthony Coscia, Burkhardt Helfrich, Bryan Capps, Adam Laxton. row 2: Ryan Harding, Davis Coleman, Luke Smith, Tyler Chapman, Jared Hines. row 3: Justin Petrelli, Seth Mauerman, Andrew Tormanen, Anthony Turner, Aiden Teel. row 4: Grayson Gordon, Nicholas Altensee, Parker Bell, Christopher Caplan, Shane Mallory. back: coach John Hines, Zachary Hardy, Brandon Ryan, Clayton Partlow, Jose Fuentes, Austin McFarlin, Luis Rivera, coach Josh Porter.

of the team were seniors

percent

for more coverage see pages 150-153

SHOTS

total shots from the team

for the season

RECORD

8-9 27 3,532 1 86 5

HERE’S THE BR EA K down numbers and stats from the year

small subhead summarizing about what this club did or their objectives pretty much

CHEMISTRY

front: Wyatt Smith, Anthony Coscia, Burkhardt Helfrich, Bryan Capps, Adam Laxton. row 2: Ryan Harding, Davis Coleman, Luke Smith, Tyler Chapman, Jared Hines. row 3: Justin Petrelli, Seth Mauerman, Andrew Tormanen, Anthony Turner, Aiden Teel. row 4: Grayson Gordon, Nicholas Altensee, Parker Bell, Christopher Caplan, Shane Mallory. back: coach John Hines, Zachary Hardy, Brandon Ryan, Clayton Partlow, Jose Fuentes, Austin McFarlin, Luis Rivera, coach Josh Porter.

small subhead summarizing about what this club did or their objectives pretty much

for more coverage see pages 150-153


FINAL DRAFT

ONE COVERED

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front: Sponsor Robin Brillante, Andrew Dawson, Sarah Seaver, Nicole Dawson, Andrea Carreno, Nichole Clayton, Kristen Dugan. row 2: Nathaniel Reiff, Allyson Driggers, Merrie Harding, Rachel Burkett, Bradley Horton, Nicholas Altensee, Devon Ashbridge. back: Ella Morman, Brandon Rhea, Taj Johnson, Brian Gardner, Matthew Besedick, Collin Cusick, Garrett Pierzynski.

for more coverage, see pages 56-57

“I live in the moment and look forward, not to the past,” junior MALA ATIYA said.

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we got you

BBC

filmed a daily news show to keep the school informed

JUNIOR

TAYLOR SHENUSKI,

“[I joined this club] because I like cars and it’s a fun club with a lot of [my] friends in it.”

front: Nathaniel Reiff, Davis Coleman, Cooper Brock, Bryan Capps, Anthony Coscia, Thomas Egan, Steven Whitmire, Brandon Rodriguez. back: Angela Fernandez, Halsey Helfrich, Simon Tran, Tyler Chapman, Samuel Drackett, Taylor Shenuski, Collin Cusick.

pieces of candy sold to pay for the UDA National Competition

2,000

Cheer and Dance Regional Competition

place overall award at the Florida

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periodic TABLE notes and STUDY GUIDES

scientific CALCULATOR

by chemistry students to study

THREE items used

place in the small varsity jazz category at the UDA Regional Competition FOOTBALL GAMES

DANCED AT

6&7

of practice per week

HRS

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design by BRITTANY HOPE

front: Thomas Egan, Rachel Goldenberg, Kristen Harding, Chase Granger, Robin Houstoun, Dakota Lewis. row 2: Mackenzie Mock, Katherine O’Meara, Erin Dudley, Robert Mercado, Taylor Tachon, Alexander Blanca. back: Cooper Brock, Emily Porterfield, Cameron McNeill, Henry McClane, Ivan Kaled, Stephen Brock.

CHEMISTRY

tutored students and studied for chemistry tests

1st

HERE’S THE BREAK down numbers and stats from the year

more than

GIRLS

front: Carly Larr, Nicole Dawson, Morgan Carr, Andrea Carreno. row 2: Tyler Cook, Brittany Hope, Amy Willsey, Ashley Hoenstine. back: Madissan Walther, Pamela Surran, Maile Suganuma, Ashley Simkovitch.

choreographed and showcased dances at varsity basketball and football games

for more coverage, see pages 108-109

photo/Blake Waranch photo/Brittany Hope

discussed and learned about cars

photo/Brittany Hope photo/Kayla Combs

BRAVETTES

CAPTAINS

BOONE AUTOMOTIVE CLUB

TBA LL GAM ES BASK E


The piece I believe could still use work is the Colorguard page. As the clubs editor, I had to take over the page because the student originally assigned the page had left staff. This was in deadline five, where I had about 5 other spreads, and the club reference section. Because I had to design all of my other spreads, grade and guide my staffers, work on the reference section, prepare for a national competition with the Bravettes Dance team and complete the Colorguard page, I had an extremely difficult time keeping up. Olivia was nice enough to help me out, but I still feel the copy isn’t interesting and significant to this year’s team and how their season went. The pictures are also subpar as well. If I had another chance to improve the page, I would have spent more time to get to know the club and how their season was going. I also would have looked for better photos and even traveled to more competitions to shoot photos myself. Overall, this page could still use work.

REFLECTION TWO


FIRST DRAFT TWO


part of colorguard?

sOPHOMORe

FResHMAn

Being a part of a team. It shows you can help people with what they need help with. If you’re a team, you can do anything together. hayley GIneL,

senIOR

Performing because it’s fun to put an emotion into it and see the crowd’s reaction. ashley CLInGMAn,

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“Having the class is an advantage because it provides more time to perfect show work and the technique of tosses,” Rosario said. “For me, it also really helps my performance skills because it gives Mr. Jackson a chance to help us one-on-one to project ourselves to audiences.” A major goal of the team was to perform choreography in unison, especially in flag and rifle tosses. This would help the girls place better in competitions. “Building a strong technical foundation helps the performers establish a sense of unity in approach,” Jackson said. “Judges recognize when performers do things the same and they are rewarded for them. We will continue to work through the year to make every performer the same.” To achieve their goal of unity, the girls did extra exercises in class, like choreography across the floor, to practice their timing.

They also counted aloud when performing technique drills with spinning to remain in sync with each other. “[Working on technique in class] makes me more confident with what I’m doing in a routine, especially for competition,” freshman Miranda Rank said. Varsity Winter Guard finished second place at the Hagerty High School Guard Premiere Competition, where it competed in open class, two classes above the class the guard usually competed in. Aside from drilling the guard fundamentals in class, the girls felt that it was necessary to build bonds with one another to become a more synchronized team. “[The class] not only made us closer as a team, but we know each other’s movements so well we can match them and stay in sync,” Rank said. / / / content by BRITTAnY hOPe and OLIVIA Rees

class aided girls in per forming in unison at competitions

“[I try] to be as positive and happy during [my moments as I can],” senior Felysha LenIs said.

Her arm muscles ached as she spun the flag for what seemed like the hundredth time during warm-ups. Knowing she had a fourhour practice on top of an hour color guard class, sophomore Sophia Rosario pushed through the pain and continued the drill. “You have to commit [your] time to [color guard],” Rosario said. “I don’t have a lot of free time for myself, but I’m okay with it. You have to commit the time if you want to be the best you can be, especially during competitions.” On top of practicing for four hours on Wednesdays and Thursdays, the girls had the option to audition for a place in sponsor Joshua Jackson’s seventh period color guard class. In class, the girls practiced the fundamentals of working with flags, rifles and sabers. They also learned proper technique and practiced performing choreography in unison.

girls

sTaNDGUARD

JUnIOR

Making friends with everyone [and] also the rush I get when I perform. eRyN JACKsOn,

Being part of a team because I like learning how to perform as a whole and it teaches me to be less selfish. lIseNa LUXCIen,

FaVORITe

what is your

senior Colleen Welsh lunges. “We practice so hard, and then we only get one chance to perform in front of people,” Welsh said. This was Welsh’s fourth year on the team. RIGhT ROUND. At the band competition at Colonial High School, sophomore Zhana Lopez performs choreography with a silk. “I feel like I’m kind of in my own world with my team and that everyone else is watching me [when I perform],” Lopez said. The band placed sixth out of 10. sPIN. On Oct. 27, senior Hannah Ryder twirls a flag at a band competition. “[My favorite part about color guard is] challenging myself and learning something new every day,” Ryder said. She was the varsity Winter Guard captain.

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RaIse a FlaG. While transitioning to the next formation, sophomore Bryanna Sura waves her flag. “As a team, we worked like a very well-oiled machine and everybody stays focused, and works to the highest of our ability,” Sura said. Sura was the JV Winter Guard captain.


I am particularly proud of this photo because it is clear, in focus and has good lighting. I have trouble with photography as it is, especially shooting sports, so I am proud of it. This also displays strong depth of field and you can see her entire face. (flag football v timber creek 4-15_bhope291)

REFLECTION THREE


This photo has strong depth of field and uses the rule of thirds. I think this is one of my better photos I took this year. It also shows action, as she is playing the instrument while moving formations in her competition.

REFLECTION THREE


I like this photo because it is so candid. I think it is a great photo to have in the yearbook because it captured a moment when a student was making memories, decorating her class planter during homecoming week. It also uses rule of thirds and depth of field. (Junior class planter 10-13_bhope0041)

REFLECTION THREE


I believe I was an important asset to the staff and the 2013 edition the Legend. As an editor, my job was not only designing and grading pages, but guiding and helping the staffers as well. Though I struggled with designing and editing copy, I feel I excelled in leading the staffers and helping them when they were confused or needed help. I think I was able to encourage staffers to do their work without being bossy, and earned respect when doing so. I am extremely committed to the publication and spent as many days after school, during lunch and during my research period to work on my deadlines. I also missed Bravette practice when necessary to attend work days. I tried my best to do my job as efficiently as possible, and I am proud of how the book turned out.

REFLECTION FOUR


The two biggest problems I faced this year were designing and grading the content in my club pages. First off, with design, I struggled with keeping our book’s styler, while also following the rules of design and fitting the design to match the spread’s subject. I never understood when you can break designing rules and when you can’t, so I had a difficult time creating spreads. It was also particularly daunting to have an empty spread in front of me, I didn’t know where to start and my visions never came out right on paper. Secondly, with grading content, I had a hard time editing not just grammar and yearbook style, but the flow of copy and distinguishing angles. I knew where the problem areas were, but it was difficult for me to guide the staffers in a better direction because I couldn’t explain how to fix it, I just felt I had to fix it myself. If this problem arises next year, I will definitely try and give advice to the staffer and let them try and do it herself, instead of doing it for her. Overall, I think I tried my hardest and handled the situation as best I could, but it was a learning experience and I will grow next year.

REFLECTION FIVE


One of my goals was to design the deadline five spreads to each club and know exactly what can go where. I think I improved in doing this, but I didn’t achieve my goal. Many designs had to be tweaked throughout the deadline and I got very overwhelmed, so Kayla helped out alot with my designs. The crew page especially I had a vision for, but it didn’t turn out the way I planned and it had to be completely redone. My second goal was to manage my “me” time and staffer time more efficiently. I think I met this goal because I made time for myself to work on my deadlines. I think I met this, however, because Kayla and Mrs. Burke stepped in to help staffers with their pages, giving me the time to finish the Colorguard and reference pages. My third goal was to consciously grade copy and be more picky. I got familiar with my handbook and used it as I graded copy, so I think that I met my goal and improved my grading in the second semester. Also, I didn’t have as many copy problems as I did in previous deadlines, so I think the staffers improved as well.

REFLECTION SIX


REFLECTION SIX


TELL 57

athletes decided which school to attend after being recruited

part of colorguard?

Being part of a team because I like learning how to perform as a whole and it teaches me to be less selfish. lIseNa LUXCIen,

Performing because it’s fun to put an emotion into it and see the crowd’s reaction. ashley CLInGMAn,

sOPHOMORe

Making friends with everyone [and] also the rush I get when I perform. eRyN JACKsOn,

senIOR

Being a part of a team. It shows you can help people with what they need help with. If you’re a team, you can do anything together. hayley GIneL,

JUnIOR

FResHMAn

Her arm muscles ached as she spun the flag for what seemed like the hundredth time during warm-ups. Knowing she had a fourhour practice on top of an hour color guard class, sophomore Sophia Rosario pushed through the pain and continued the drill. “You have to commit [your] time to [color guard],” Rosario said. “I don’t have a lot of free time for myself, but I’m okay with it. You have to commit the time if you want to be the best you can be, especially during competitions.” On top of practicing for four hours on Wednesdays and Thursdays, the girls had the option to audition for a place in sponsor Joshua Jackson’s seventh period color guard class. In class, the girls practiced the fundamentals of working with flags, rifles and sabers. They also learned proper technique and practiced performing choreography in unison.

106 clubs

“Having the class is an advantage because it provides more time to perfect show work and the technique of tosses,” Rosario said. “For me, it also really helps my performance skills because it gives Mr. Jackson a chance to help us one-on-one to project ourselves to audiences.” A major goal of the team was to perform choreography in unison, especially in flag and rifle tosses. This would help the girls place better in competitions. “Building a strong technical foundation helps the performers establish a sense of unity in approach,” Jackson said. “Judges recognize when performers do things the same and they are rewarded for them. We will continue to work through the year to make every performer the same.” To achieve their goal of unity, the girls did extra exercises in class, like choreography across the floor, to practice their timing.

class aided girls in per forming in unison at competitions

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They also counted aloud when performing technique drills with spinning to remain in sync with each other. “[Working on technique in class] makes me more confident with what I’m doing in a routine, especially for competition,” freshman Miranda Rank said. Varsity Winter Guard finished second place at the Hagerty High School Guard Premiere Competition, where it competed in open class, two classes above the class the guard usually competed in. Aside from drilling the guard fundamentals in class, the girls felt that it was necessary to build bonds with one another to become a more synchronized team. “[The class] not only made us closer as a team, but we know each other’s movements so well we can match them and stay in sync,” Rank said. / / / content by BRITTAnY hOPe and OLIVIA Rees

Treat, junior Jenna Harrison fills up her gas tank. “Sometimes I will have to wait to fill up my gas tank until I get my paycheck, which limits the places I can go,” Harrison said. She was responsible for paying for her gas, car insurance and a portion of her cell phone bill.

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164 sports

percent

“I feel special [when coaches contact me] because they take time out of their busy schedules to contact me, out of all the high school players in the country.” - junior Barry Taylor National Collegiate Athletic Association Each year, more than 35,000 college coaches discover, evaluate and recruit athletes through the National Collegiate Scouting Association Network.

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11 of 14 Fraction of sports with teams in which the women’s teams averaged higher scholarship offers per athlete than men.

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“My favorite moment was homecoming week because it’s pretty cool seeing all the kids actually participating and it’s fun,” sophomore

OVER 60

COLLEGE LACROSSE PROGRAMS FOR WOMEN AT THE NCAA DIVISION I LEVEL.

COLLEGE LACROSSE PROGRAMS AVAILABLE FOR MEN AT THE NCAA DIVISION I LEVEL.

SCHOLARSHIP

OUT OF THE TOP 100 RECRUITS HAVE BEEN PULLED FROM FLORIDA SINCE 1998.

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of scholarships rewarded to men through the National College Athletic Association.

For sports like baseball and track and field, the amount of money rewarded in scholarships can be as low as $2,000 per athlete. When football and basketball are included, the average is $10,409. Tuition, room and board for NCAA institutions often cost between $20,000 and $50,000 a year.

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girls

-senior track runner who is avidly watched by colleges across the country.

Amount of money in athletic scholarships that is awarded to about 145,000 student athletes in Divisions I and II schools annually.

Number of athletes NCAA placed in 27 sports on the collegiate level in 2011.

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basketball players are recruited to NCAA college teams, and half of those received a scholarship. Because schools are only allotted a certain amount of money to give athletes, coaches tend to spread it evenly throughout the team. As a result, full ride scholarships are rare. Despite the poor odds of it occurring, Taylor hoped to receive a full ride. “It’d be the icing on the cake if I received a full ride,” Taylor said. “Being recruited is an honor already.” As a junior, Taylor wasn’t allowed to take official college visits. However, he unofficially visited two colleges, the University of Florida and the University of South Florida. “It’s cool to talk to the players who are already there and get their insight,” Taylor said. “It helps me get a feel for the school.” Though Taylor recognized the importance of the recruiting process, he kept his attention on his performance during the regular high school basketball season. “Right now I’m focusing on playing for my team here and being successful as a team,” Taylor said. “That comes before recruiting.” Unlike Taylor, senior Kayla Combs was short on time with her decision. She waited until early September to announce her commitment to Lander University’s soccer team. “I was really delayed in the process, and I knew if I didn’t commit soon, then I’d lose my offers,” Combs said. “I’d be really upset and disappointed because I worked so hard to get them.” As the majority of girl soccer players had already committed, Combs was one of the last senior players on her team to commit to a college. Her decision came down to a choice between playing for Lander in South Carolina and Lenior Rhyne University in North Carolina; both offered her scholarships. Fearing not getting along with her team, Combs visited each school to meet her potential teammates. “I am going to be around the girls for the next four years,” Combs said. “I want to make sure the team is uplifting and fun, people that I knew I would enjoy my college experience with.” After visiting both colleges, Combs concluded her best fit was with Lander, where she will play center mid-field. “I can’t wait to spend the next years of my life surrounded by people that love soccer as much as I do,” Combs said. / / / content by BRITTANY HOPE

I FEEL LIKE I’M UNDER PRESSURE [WHEN COACHES WATCH ME]. I FEEL LIKE I NEED TO DO MY BEST AND BE PERFECT, BUT WHEN I’M UNDER PRESSURE IS WHEN I MESS UP.

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HE STEPPED onto the field with confidence in each stride. Senior John Townsend prepared to punt the football, leaving the stress of what the future held on the sideline. Having already verbally committed to Ohio State University as a kicker since June, Townsend had to keep up with school work and communicate with his future coach daily. “[After I finish my homework] I get online and talk to the coaches,” Townsend said. “It’s a huge responsibility to keep in touch with them along with staying on track with school work.” The recruiting process originally went quickly for Townsend. He committed before the season began with a full scholarship. However, two days before national signing day things changed. Townsend received offers from the University of Alabama and the University of Florida making him doubt his original decision. Ultimately, he signed with Florida on a full ride. “Everything was fun until the last minute. People have been saying it’s the most stressful process and I picked up on that firsthand,” Townsend said. “It made me second think my decision and I just always wanted to stay in the SEC and be a Gator.” Numerous colleges across the country contacted Townsend, and he went on seven visits before committing. Among the 1.2 million teens who play high school football, 5.7 percent of those get recruited to a National Collegiate Athletic Association sponsored school, according to the NCAA. “I’m 100 percent happy with [my decision]. My entire family has gone to Florida, or is at Florida, so I feel really comfortable with it, and I love the coaching staff there,” Townsend said. For junior Barry Taylor, rushing into a college commitment was not one of his priorities. Beginning his recruiting process, Taylor believed the decision shouldn’t be taken lightly. “I’m not going to commit for a while because I don’t want to make a bad choice,” Taylor said. “This is one of the most important decisions of my life; I don’t want to rush it.” According to the NCAA Recruiting Guidelines, coaches could send personalized letters, text messages, emails and phone calls to athletes about their college programs in efforts to recruit them beginning Sept. 1, of their junior year. “It’s different now versus last year because more coaches reach out to me,” Taylor said. “It boosts my confidence.” According to the NCAA, three percent of high school

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senior Colleen Welsh lunges. “We practice so hard, and then we only get one chance to perform in front of people,” Welsh said. This was Welsh’s fourth year on the team. RIGhT ROUND. At the band competition at Colonial High School, sophomore Zhana Lopez performs choreography with a silk. “I feel like I’m kind of in my own world with my team and that everyone else is watching me [when I perform],” Lopez said. The band placed sixth out of 10. sPIN. On Oct. 27, senior Hannah Ryder twirls a flag at a band competition. “[My favorite part about color guard is] challenging myself and learning something new every day,” Ryder said. She was the varsity Winter Guard captain.

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After school, freshman Camille McDonald eats lunch at Chickfil-A. “I just love the food, and their prices aren’t bad. It’s affordable,” McDonald said. McDonald was conscious of how much she spent and limited her outings to once or twice a month.

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RESPONSIBILITY HAS A The screams of children echoed through the house, and his ears began to ring. No matter what he did, the children wouldn’t calm down. With three more hours of babysitting to go, freshman Matthew Brignoni took a deep breath and continued his efforts to take care of the kids. Babysitting was Brignoni’s only source of money during the school year, and he needed the $10 an hour to pay his bills. “I like [paying for myself] because I feel grown up when I get receipts and confirmation emails,” Brignoni said. To instill responsibility in her son, Brignoni’s mother required him to pay his monthly $150 iPhone 4 bill, which included his unlimited data plan. “I am very conscious about saving for [my cell phone bill],” Brignoni said. “My iPhone is my life.” On the weekends, Brignoni liked to go to the mall to buy clothes and hang out with

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friends. However, knowing he had to keep up with his cell phone bill, Brignoni couldn’t afford to spend as much money on shopping and going out as his friends could. “I think more teenagers should have to pay some sort of bill for themselves because it helps train them for the future [to] become more responsible adults when they’re on their own,” Brignoni said. According to dailyfinance.com, about one in four 15 to 19-year-old Americans said they paid for their own cell phone service. For sophomore Thalia Gonzalez, paying her iPhone bill was her own decision. “I chose to pay because I don’t want my mom to pay for it,” Gonzalez said. “I can be responsible and cover my own expenses.” In 2009, Gonzalez started working four to six days a week as a Publix cashier to pay her $67 per month bill. Though she did not pay for any other bills, Gonzalez continued to work five to eight hour shifts to save up for a

senior Emily Nusbickel paints the totem pole on her parking spot. “I think it was worth paying extra for because I got to put my own personal mark on Boone High School, and I had a lot of fun doing it,” Nusbickel said. Student Government Association sold regular parking spaces for $65 and customized spots for $80.

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new car and college tuition. She also wanted to earn extra spending money. “I consider myself a workaholic,” Gonzalez said. “I enjoy working because I get to meet fun, new people and make money, too.” Like Brignoni’s mother, Gonzalez’s mother didn’t give her daughter money to go out on the weekends. Because of this, Gonzalez only went out with her friends once or twice a week in order to save her cash. “I’m not one to spend money on things I don’t need. Every once in a while I will go get my nails done, but I am more interested in saving money for more important things, like schooling,” Gonzalez said. Through paying her own expenses, Gonzalez earned respect from her mom. “I believe Thalia is extremely responsible, neat and mature, especially for her age,” mother Judith Reynoso said. “She has impressed me immensely.” / / / content by BRITTANY HOPE

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On the first day of the school year, freshman Brandon Loyd walked through the halls, worrying about how his new peers would treat him. Loyd tried creating a Gay Straight Alliance at his previous school, but due to a lack of understanding from students, it was unsuccessful. However, GSA at Boone offered Loyd the opportunity to have a more inclusive high school experience. “I feel more accepted because of GSA,” Loyd said. “They understand me and know what I’ve been through.” Being a member of GSA also allowed Loyd to feel like he could make a difference and help other kids who were struggling with their sexuality. “[GSA] makes me feel like I have a voice. I feel like I’m a part of something that will help people like me feel more accepted,” Loyd said. Through events like the Pride parade at Lake Eola and the homecoming parade, Loyd and other GSA members were able to encourage community understanding of their beliefs and spread the word about the organization. “[GSA] helped raise awareness and helped keep people like me from getting picked on,” Loyd said. “It gives people more of an understanding of what homosexuality is.”

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PIECE OF CAKE. On Dec. 17, junior Jakeria White decorates Christmas themed cookies with her buddy, freshman Brandon Crawford. “It made me happy to help him and see him having so much fun making the cookies,” White said. CHIT CHAT. Spending the lunch period with her buddy, freshman Harrison Moore, senior Kayla Tercero talks with him about his life. “I hope that I can make him feel good about himself and build a relationship with him,” Tercero said.

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BASED ON THE MUSIC. At the Fall Orchestra Concert, sophomore Keith Monell plays the bass. “I listen to my peers on ways to play [my instrument, and] I’m open to ideas,” Monell said. Monell was one of the three bass players in concert orchestra.

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“[The concerts are] not always about the individual,” Pelier said. As she stepped onstage at the Orchestra Winter Concert, sophomore Cassidy Malott raised the bow to her violin, knowing her friends in orchestra “Everyone plays an important part.” The concert band consisted of several individual groups, such as the were there supporting her during her solo. “[My favorite part about orchestra is] the teamwork it takes,” Malott said. jazz, wind and percussion ensembles, that worked together to create the complex harmonies and rhythms in the pieces they performed. “[We can] make one big, beautiful sound [together].” “I think [the performances] went well with the wind symphony,” junior Malott, the concert master, maintained the tempo the conductor set and helped the other orchestra members attain the right pitch. The entire orchestra Samantha Adams said. “We have our moments, but once we lock in with each other, we play very well.” had to be in sync to create the melodies in the pieces they performed. In addition to the school performances, seven students made the AllThe orchestra members worked together to conquer challenges, including the difficult music selected by their director and teacher, Kevin Strang. County Honors Band. They received the music, entitled “Paris Sketches,” at Strang chose challenging selections, like those written by Stoutamire and a Tuesday rehearsal in January and practiced together on Thursday evening Tchaikovsky, to encourage his students to improve their music skills and and all day Friday for their Saturday show at Winter Park High School. “It was challenging,” senior Andrew Markel said about perfecting the entertain the audience with the music they made together. “Music is just 50 percent [of orchestra],” Strang said. “I also hope [the music in a short amount of time. “But I always have a blast playing with students] learn life lessons like dependability, teamwork and collaboration.” people I just met. Everyone has a passion for it, so the emotion comes out. The orchestra members also developed relationships with other musical Music is a great gateway to get your feelings out.” Markel and sophomore Savannah McGuigan also performed in the Allstudents by working cooperatively on performances. At the Fine Arts Veteran’s Day Concert on Nov. 15, the orchestra, chorus and concert band State Concert Band. Additionally, the seven solos and six ensembles that joined forces by singing and playing songs that celebrated and showed performed in the District Solo and Ensemble all earned Superior ratings, with all the solos and five of the ensembles advancing to State. their respect for those who fought for America’s freedom. “When you make music with others, [it is the] most special thing in the Concert band member, senior William Pelier appreciated the cooperation involved in preparing for a performance and felt it improved world,” Strang said. / / / content by MORGAN MUHART his ability to work with a group of people. “[I make the most of my moments by] hanging out with my friends and sticking with them until the end,” sophomore JAILEEN HENRIQUEZ said.

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FELLOW WITH A CELLO. Bow in hand, freshman Jean-Marie Glazer plays a piece at the Fall Orchestra Concert. “There’s something [great] about being in a group, Glazer said. “[It’s] not just about you.” Glazer played piano and cello and also sang in chorus.

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INSTRUMENT? I SEE [PLAYING THE SAXOPHONE] AS A WAY OF EXPRESSING ONE’S SELF. MUSIC [IS THE] SOUL.

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“THEATER HAS BEEN AN OUTLET FOR ME IN COUNTLESS WAYS. YOU GET TO BECOME SOMEONE ON STAGE THAT YOU AREN’T IN REAL LIFE. YOU CAN LEAVE YOUR DRAMA AT THE DOOR AND BECOME SOMEONE NEW.”

Black plays the clarinet during the Winter Band Concert on Dec. 13, keeping her eyes on each note. “I really like getting the experience with a group,” Black said. Black also played the ukulele on her own time.

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manager, junior David Merchant used a headset to communicate with the run crew to ensure they executed the sound and lighting perfectly. Merchant’s instructions assisted with the production’s timing and helped the audience feel engaged in the performance. “I loved working with the cast,” Merchant said. “They were always on top of things and made the show enjoyable for everyone.” Anatomy of Gray spoke of a tale about a doctor who lands in Gray, Indiana, and is expected to help the town heal from a mysterious plague that begins to spread. To persuade students to attend and solve the mystery, publicity crew head, junior Hunter Bustamante, decorated the campus and community with posters, created promo videos online and wrote press releases she sent to community newspapers. Bustamante saw the people who came and enjoyed the show as payoff for all her work. “The community [inspired me to do drama because of] how closely knit the drama department was,” Bustamante said. Together, the tech crew used their positions to produced a historical production with loss, love and healing that received a standing ovation at its premiere. / / / content by MONIQUE SORIANO

FROM THE HEAVENS. In the Anatomy of Grey, ensemble members sophomore David Renish and senior Christina Lovingood watch Dr. Gray fall from the sky. “The best part is being with the ‘family’ and wowing audiences,” Renish said. Renish believed the character became a part of the actor. DOCTOR’S ORDERS. On Oct. 4, sophomore Connor Anderson treats junior Clark Thornton’s aching back. “[Being Doctor Gray] felt really good. It wasn’t like any other roles I had done,” Anderson said. Anderson’s favorite part about acting is seeing the audiences reactions.

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Students involved in the drama department abided by the motto “To be a better actor, you have to be a better person first.”

Teacher Tiffany Weagly directed the thespian program, which won the districts four Critic’s Choice Awards and 10 Best in Shows. Debra Christopher, a former student, directed Anatomy of Gray.

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BYE BYE. Senior Mallory Paul wishes her daughter, sophomore Madeleine Scott, a safe journey to her new life. “[Drama] showed me what I really want to do for the rest of my life,” Paul said. Paul began her acting career at the age of seven when she did an infomercial for Family Table Time.

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The lights dimmed and curtains rose as the Anatomy of Gray cast members each took one last breath before traveling back in time to Grey, Indiana, in the 1800s. Before the performance could occur, the show’s assistant director, junior Gabriella Beals, researched the period to help the cast members understand her vision for the show. “When starting the process, I had an initial hesitation to give direction to the cast because even though inside of rehearsal they were actors, outside of rehearsal they are my friends,” Beals said. Beals helped director Debra Christopher, a former student, decide on blocking, costumes and music. Beals felt that everyone in the company needed creativity, caffeine, commitment and passion to make a successful, functioning production. “Through staging, I get to see every actor almost as a unique chess piece, and it’s the director’s job to play the game with the pieces and play it well,” Beals said. The sounds of the tornado cued the beginning of the play and the lights shifted as Dr. Galan Gray (sophomore Connor Anderson) and Rebekah Muldoon (senior Mallory Paul) discussed what to do about her pregnancy. Backstage, production stage

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“[My favorite moment at Boone was] Brave Aid last year,” junior MARI GRIFFIN said.

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“I never let myself miss one moment. I keep my eyes open for opportunities and blessings,” senior KYRA KEMP said.

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Art Club decorated Beefy King’s windows every winter. Bollywood held weekend practices at members’ houses. Anime students watched Japanese cartoon videos for inspiration. Bollywood had its banquet at a different Indian restaurant each year. Anime Club began 10 years ago.

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SET THE STAGE. At Bollywood practice, junior Lashay Cromartie prepares to perform a routine from the Indian movie, Hidippa. “[When I dance,] I feel alive. I feel energy and positivity, like magic,” Cromartie said. Her inspiration was Michael Jackson. MOVE TO THE MUSIC. During a runthrough, senior Noreen Policar leads Bollywood members in a dance. “It’s not just about the choreography. It’s about having fun and getting to know other people,” Policar said. Policar was Bollywood president for three years. JUST DANCE. For the first time, junior Sarah Mourdian practices a routine in costume. “[Dancing is] a natural part of life for me. Through dance, I feel like I can do anything,” Mouradian said. Mouradian joined Bollywood after meeting Noreen Policar in 2011.

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meeting, freshman Laura Koffinas paints a lighthouse on a rain barrel. “[I feel] connected to the other people painting the barrel because it is like we are all combining our art into one barrel,” Koffinas said. The club painted barrels as part of a City of Orlando contest.

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Oct. 30, sophomore Katherine Diamond focuses on reading the music. “I play viola because [I think] it has the most interesting parts in [the] music,” Diamond said. There were five viola players in concert orchestra, including Diamond.

gays and bisexuals at Boone and made it a friendlier campus,” senior Blake Daniels said. Like GSA, the Always Wear Your Seatbelt Club aimed to create a safer campus. After the passing of two students in a car accident, junior Madison Nagle founded the club to stress the importance of driving safely and to remind students that seatbelts saved lives. Events such as the homecoming parade, the annual fund raiser at Chilly Spoons and the Ride Night at Orlando Watersports Complex helped the club publicize its message. “It’s extremely important to have this club on campus. People are ignorant; they need to be more aware of the dangers behind the wheel,” Nagle, president, said. Nagle was also an officer for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, which met for huddles, bible studies and service projects. The club held a canned food drive in November to aid campus families unable to afford Thanksgiving meals. Club members also participated in Reach Up, a program through which high school students tutored and hung out with Conway Middle School students who struggled in school. These projects allowed members to better themselves by helping others in their community. “I think when you’re in any kind of school setting, you are still young [and] figuring out what you’re going to do with your life. FCA can be an influence that shapes [the person] who you’re going to be,” officer Lindsay Alexander, senior, said. / / / content by MARY CATHERINE DUSING

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“[SOUL EATER EVANS IS] A VERY SARCASTIC PERSON, AND I AM A VERY SARCASTIC PERSON, BUT WHEN IT COMES TO THE PEOPLE HE CARES ABOUT, HE BECOMES PROTECTIVE.”

Fingers on the keys, sophomore Erin Bartelt plays her oboe. “[I decided to play an instrument because I] really liked making music,” Bartelt said. Bartelt played the flute and the oboe in concert band.

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CLUBS As she sat at home playing with her autistic little brother, junior Bailey Paul considered what she could do to help her peers better understand the disease. Paul heard about the club Best Buddies and wanted to help people in the community become more aware of kids with disabilities. The club sponsored various events, including cookie decorating parties, holiday parties and lunch hangouts, designed to foster relationships between students and their special needs “buddies.” “Very few understand how important it is for [students with disabilities] to have connections at this age. It gives them a brighter future,” Paul said. The club not only impacted the special needs kids; it also affected the mainstream students who worked with them. The club gave both groups of its members a chance to see how much they had in common. “You get to see that they have their own personalities,” Paul said. “They are labeled as ‘mentally disabled’ but are actually a lot like normal teens.” Similarly, Gay Straight Alliance fought labels and promoted inclusion of all students by raising awareness about all sexualities. GSA promoted its message by participating in the annual Pride parade, one of the largest gay parades in the nation, held at Lake Eola. Members also participated in the homecoming parade and hosted monthly meetings where people of all sexualities could gather in a peaceful manner. “GSA has raised knowledge about the

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vice president Katherine Rohe paints a Christmas tree on a window at Beefy King. “[When I paint I’m] happy. It clears my mind. My troubles for that day melt away,” Rohe, sophomore, said. Rohe joined Art Club because she wanted a creative outlet where she could meet new people.

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“My favorite memory is meeting new friends [because] you will have them for the rest of your life,” junior DELANEY HOEVENAAR said.

COOL JEWELS. By stringing beads together, junior Gyraiza Castro makes jewelry in Art Club for a fall activity. “I thought [making jewelry] was cool,” Castro said. “I liked it.” Castro made 11 necklaces and bracelets.

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Wesley Harper helps prepare the class homecoming float by measuring a plank of wood. “My favorite part [of class council] is feeling I have done something good for the community,” Harper said. The Sophomore Class spent six hours decorating their float for the homecoming parade.

The artists’ faces showed dedication as they created their newest masterpieces that were all their own. Nothing could turn their attention away from their art, whether it was through music, dancing, drawing or painting, because it was more than a hobby, it was a lifestyle that was only continuing to grow. Art Clubs provided students an opportunity to branch out, get involved and express themselves through their personal interests in art subcategories. Freshman Olivia Ingram was in chorus class one day when her friend, junior Lashay Cromartie, made an announcement about Bollywood. Ingram thought Bollywood would provide a nurturing environment for a freshman, so she decided to join. “I wanted to make friends and dance,” Ingram said. “I always liked the Bollywood culture.” Not knowing what to expect at the first meeting, Ingram was nervous. However, by the end of the day she felt welcomed. “If you don’t know something, they don’t judge you; they help you,” Ingram said. Sponsors were able to use their knowledge to positively impact students, who in return impacted them. Carlota Iglesias, the Bollywood sponsor, wanted to motivate members and have a fun time sharing what she loved with the students. Wendy Ernest also felt she benefited from sponsoring Anime Club. They both felt the club was an outlet from all the stresses of work and life. “Being around the kids keeps me young. Seeing their enthusiasm and excitement is what I get out of it,” Ernest said. In Anime Club, members shared their favorite Japanese cartoon books and videos. They watched and discussed the different characters’ traits and what they liked and disliked about them. Attending MegaCon, a large, multi-genre convention that catered to comic book, anime and fantasy fans, was an annual team building activity for which members dressed as their favorite anime characters for fun. “[MegaCon is] like eye candy. It’s fun, energetic, exciting and I’m just happy to be there with them,” Ernest said. “This is a very specific interest group, and [the club] allows students who normally wouldn’t be involved in other clubs an outlet to be involved in.” The clubs promoted a judgement-free environment where students could develop their own artistic interests. Students also realized how art could be incorporated into their everyday lives. “I started seeing everyday life from a whole new perspective,” Art Club president Timothy Hamilton said. “I’m an artist and [I] wanted to meet people I could identify [with].” Hamilton found his new perspective the summer before his senior year when a friend asked him to draw something for him. He learned that people would pay him for his art, and it increased his interest in continuing to draw. “[When I draw,] I have tunnel vision; nothing else matters,” Hamilton said. Each club sparked an interest in its members, who shared their talents with each other to help them grow into an inclusive and expressive family. / / / content by MONIQUE SORIANO

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As the council members watched the crowd of students file into The senate members specifically helped SGA organize the annual the leadership classroom, they smiled when they saw the number of canned food drive benefiting the Second Harvest Food Bank and prospective senate candidates exceeded their expectations. assisted the Sophomore Class with Powder Bowl. Senate was a new addition to the Student Government Association, “[With senate], there is more input when there is work to be done; created by adviser Jamie Bortner and sponsor Cassandra Stilwell to help we have more help to make decisions,” senate member Erin Dudley, unite the class councils and student government. junior, said. “[The people on senate] are always ready to do anything to get the job Another important aspect of student government was the role the done. They are really dedicated workers,” sophomore student council underclassmen played throughout the year. member Rachel Goldenberg said. “The underclassmen officers are extremely hardworking,” Stilwell To become a senate member, candidates needed to complete an said. [They] are continually adding new projects and coming up with application and attend an interview. Ten students applied. great ideas to increase student involvement on campus.” The creation of senate ultimately added nine more students to the While the juniors focused on larger events, such as prom and Brave student leadership committees, something existing members valued. Aid, the sophomores and the freshmen worked on smaller fundraisers “I think senate helps a lot. Planning has gone really well; we have like Pasta for Pennies and Kiss the Pig. kept it organized so it runs smoothly,” Goldenberg said. “The [freshmen] are really eager to help, and they are not afraid to Having more people involved also helped the members publicize be there and help,” Dudley said. and organize upcoming events. The addition of senators also helped Through assuming additional responsibilities, the underclassmen alleviate the workload given to each person. developed leadership and improved their planning skills. “[Senate] lightens the load; we have more people doing the job; it “I enjoy being a part of the school and being able to put my ideas makes it easier on everyone,” Stilwell said. “Senate is in class with the out there for events,” Goldenberg said. / / / content by COURTNEY council members, so they can plan ahead and know what to do.” PATZ

CHANGE MATTERS. For the Kiss the Pig fundraiser, sophomore Alexandra Corrow counts money. “Kiss the Pig was my favorite event because it was a good cause, and it was fun,” Corrow said. Teacher Annette Montgomery won, having collected over $400 for the event.

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basketball players are recruited to NCAA college teams, and half of those received a scholarship. Because schools are only allotted a certain amount of money to give athletes, coaches tend to spread it evenly throughout the team. As a result, full ride scholarships are rare. Despite the poor odds of it occurring, Taylor hoped to receive a full ride. “It’d be the icing on the cake if I received a full ride,” Taylor said. “Being recruited is an honor already.” As a junior, Taylor wasn’t allowed to take official college visits. However, he unofficially visited two colleges, the University of Florida and the University of South Florida. “It’s cool to talk to the players who are already there and get their insight,” Taylor said. “It helps me get a feel for the school.” Though Taylor recognized the importance of the recruiting process, he kept his attention on his performance during the regular high school basketball season. “Right now I’m focusing on playing for my team here and being successful as a team,” Taylor said. “That comes before recruiting.” Unlike Taylor, senior Kayla Combs was short on time with her decision. She waited until early September to announce her commitment to Lander University’s soccer team. “I was really delayed in the process, and I knew if I didn’t commit soon, then I’d lose my offers,” Combs said. “I’d be really upset and disappointed because I worked so hard to get them.” As the majority of girl soccer players had already committed, Combs was one of the last senior players on her team to commit to a college. Her decision came down to a choice between playing for Lander in South Carolina and Lenior Rhyne University in North Carolina; both offered her scholarships. Fearing not getting along with her team, Combs visited each school to meet her potential teammates. “I am going to be around the girls for the next four years,” Combs said. “I want to make sure the team is uplifting and fun, people that I knew I would enjoy my college experience with.” After visiting both colleges, Combs concluded her best fit was with Lander, where she will play center mid-field. “I can’t wait to spend the next years of my life surrounded by people that love soccer as much as I do,” Combs said. / / / content by BRITTANY HOPE

“My favorite moment was homecoming week because it’s pretty cool seeing all the kids actually participating and it’s fun,” sophomore

WINTER WONDERLAND. At Beefy King on Dec. 5, junior Harobeth Soto paints a penguin on a window. “[Through Art Club,] I can communicate more with art,” Soto said. The windows had a Christmas theme.

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HE STEPPED onto the field with confidence in each stride. Senior John Townsend prepared to punt the football, leaving the stress of what the future held on the sideline. Having already verbally committed to Ohio State University as a kicker since June, Townsend had to keep up with school work and communicate with his future coach daily. “[After I finish my homework] I get online and talk to the coaches,” Townsend said. “It’s a huge responsibility to keep in touch with them along with staying on track with school work.” The recruiting process originally went quickly for Townsend. He committed before the season began with a full scholarship. However, two days before national signing day things changed. Townsend received offers from the University of Alabama and the University of Florida making him doubt his original decision. Ultimately, he signed with Florida on a full ride. “Everything was fun until the last minute. People have been saying it’s the most stressful process and I picked up on that firsthand,” Townsend said. “It made me second think my decision and I just always wanted to stay in the SEC and be a Gator.” Numerous colleges across the country contacted Townsend, and he went on seven visits before committing. Among the 1.2 million teens who play high school football, 5.7 percent of those get recruited to a National Collegiate Athletic Association sponsored school, according to the NCAA. “I’m 100 percent happy with [my decision]. My entire family has gone to Florida, or is at Florida, so I feel really comfortable with it, and I love the coaching staff there,” Townsend said. For junior Barry Taylor, rushing into a college commitment was not one of his priorities. Beginning his recruiting process, Taylor believed the decision shouldn’t be taken lightly. “I’m not going to commit for a while because I don’t want to make a bad choice,” Taylor said. “This is one of the most important decisions of my life; I don’t want to rush it.” According to the NCAA Recruiting Guidelines, coaches could send personalized letters, text messages, emails and phone calls to athletes about their college programs in efforts to recruit them beginning Sept. 1, of their junior year. “It’s different now versus last year because more coaches reach out to me,” Taylor said. “It boosts my confidence.” According to the NCAA, three percent of high school

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president Katharyn Lindborg carries hoola hoops used to represent Olympic rings. “Homecoming was my favorite event because we worked on it for a long period of time, and we got to see it all come together in the end,” Lindborg said. Junior Class placed first in the homecoming week planter competition. SPLASH OF COLOR. To help decorate, junior Luke Smith paints Olympic rings that adorned the float. “My favorite event was homecoming because I feel it was successful, and it went well,” Smith, secretary, said. The Junior Class float had a fire theme, representing the Olympic torch. ACT IT OUT. During Braves Brawl, sophomore Keaton Arkeilpane acts in the class skit. “They were short on people, and they asked me [to be in the skit.] I said ‘Why not? Nothing to lose’,” Arkeilpane said. Sophomore Class practiced 30 minutes before the event to perfect their skit. PENNY SAVED. After school, Freshman Class treasurer Jessica Hope counts change using a money counting machine for Pasta for Pennies. “It made me feel good about myself because there are kids here at school that [the Luekemia and Lymphoma Society] benefits,” Hope said. Stilwell’s class won, raising $197.11 of the $797.11 total collected.

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SOUND CHECK. In the sound booth, sophomore Jailis Irizzary controls the music at a Legally Blonde: The Musical rehearsal on Feb. 5. “You cannot get distracted [when controlling the sound] because you will miss the timing,” Irizzary said. DRAMATIC EFFECT. At a football game, senior Jaclyn Thomas paints eighth grader Madeline Doran’s face to raise money for the theater department. “A lot of kids struggle to find a place in high school, and [drama] gave me a home,” Thomas said. SET THE STAGE. Off stage, freshman Cassandra Jiskoot paints a bench for the spring show, Legally Blonde: The Musical. “[When I see the set,] I feel proud because I did that,” Jiskoot said. design by BRITTANY HOPE

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basketball players are recruited to NCAA college teams, and half of those received a scholarship. Because schools are only allotted a certain amount of money to give athletes, coaches tend to spread it evenly throughout the team. As a result, full ride scholarships are rare. Despite the poor odds of it occurring, Taylor hoped to receive a full ride. “It’d be the icing on the cake if I received a full ride,” Taylor said. “Being recruited is an honor already.” As a junior, Taylor wasn’t allowed to take official college visits. However, he unofficially visited two colleges, the University of Florida and the University of South Florida. “It’s cool to talk to the players who are already there and get their insight,” Taylor said. “It helps me get a feel for the school.” Though Taylor recognized the importance of the recruiting process, he kept his attention on his performance during the regular high school basketball season. “Right now I’m focusing on playing for my team here and being successful as a team,” Taylor said. “That comes before recruiting.” Unlike Taylor, senior Kayla Combs was short on time with her decision. She waited until early September to announce her commitment to Lander University’s soccer team. “I was really delayed in the process, and I knew if I didn’t commit soon, then I’d lose my offers,” Combs said. “I’d be really upset and disappointed because I worked so hard to get them.” As the majority of girl soccer players had already committed, Combs was one of the last senior players on her team to commit to a college. Her decision came down to a choice between playing for Lander in South Carolina and Lenior Rhyne University in North Carolina; both offered her scholarships. Fearing not getting along with her team, Combs visited each school to meet her potential teammates. “I am going to be around the girls for the next four years,” Combs said. “I want to make sure the team is uplifting and fun, people that I knew I would enjoy my college experience with.” After visiting both colleges, Combs concluded her best fit was with Lander, where she will play center mid-field. “I can’t wait to spend the next years of my life surrounded by people that love soccer as much as I do,” Combs said. / / / content by BRITTANY HOPE

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HE STEPPED onto the field with confidence in each stride. Senior John Townsend prepared to punt the football, leaving the stress of what the future held on the sideline. Having already verbally committed to Ohio State University as a kicker since June, Townsend had to keep up with school work and communicate with his future coach daily. “[After I finish my homework] I get online and talk to the coaches,” Townsend said. “It’s a huge responsibility to keep in touch with them along with staying on track with school work.” The recruiting process originally went quickly for Townsend. He committed before the season began with a full scholarship. However, two days before national signing day things changed. Townsend received offers from the University of Alabama and the University of Florida making him doubt his original decision. Ultimately, he signed with Florida on a full ride. “Everything was fun until the last minute. People have been saying it’s the most stressful process and I picked up on that firsthand,” Townsend said. “It made me second think my decision and I just always wanted to stay in the SEC and be a Gator.” Numerous colleges across the country contacted Townsend, and he went on seven visits before committing. Among the 1.2 million teens who play high school football, 5.7 percent of those get recruited to a National Collegiate Athletic Association sponsored school, according to the NCAA. “I’m 100 percent happy with [my decision]. My entire family has gone to Florida, or is at Florida, so I feel really comfortable with it, and I love the coaching staff there,” Townsend said. For junior Barry Taylor, rushing into a college commitment was not one of his priorities. Beginning his recruiting process, Taylor believed the decision shouldn’t be taken lightly. “I’m not going to commit for a while because I don’t want to make a bad choice,” Taylor said. “This is one of the most important decisions of my life; I don’t want to rush it.” According to the NCAA Recruiting Guidelines, coaches could send personalized letters, text messages, emails and phone calls to athletes about their college programs in efforts to recruit them beginning Sept. 1, of their junior year. “It’s different now versus last year because more coaches reach out to me,” Taylor said. “It boosts my confidence.” According to the NCAA, three percent of high school

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The screams of children echoed through the house, and his ears began to ring. No matter what he did, the children wouldn’t calm down. With three more hours of babysitting to go, freshman Matthew Brignoni took a deep breath and continued his efforts to take care of the kids. Babysitting was Brignoni’s only source of money during the school year, and he needed the $10 an hour to pay his bills. “I like [paying for myself] because I feel grown up when I get receipts and confirmation emails,” Brignoni said. To instill responsibility in her son, Brignoni’s mother required him to pay his monthly $150 iPhone 4 bill, which included his unlimited data plan. “I am very conscious about saving for [my cell phone bill],” Brignoni said. “My iPhone is my life.” On the weekends, Brignoni liked to go to the mall to buy clothes and hang out with

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new car and college tuition. She also wanted to earn extra spending money. “I consider myself a workaholic,” Gonzalez said. “I enjoy working because I get to meet fun, new people and make money, too.” Like Brignoni’s mother, Gonzalez’s mother didn’t give her daughter money to go out on the weekends. Because of this, Gonzalez only went out with her friends once or twice a week in order to save her cash. “I’m not one to spend money on things I don’t need. Every once in a while I will go get my nails done, but I am more interested in saving money for more important things, like schooling,” Gonzalez said. Through paying her own expenses, Gonzalez earned respect from her mom. “I believe Thalia is extremely responsible, neat and mature, especially for her age,” mother Judith Reynoso said. “She has impressed me immensely.” / / / content by BRITTANY HOPE

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PAINTING PRIVILEGES. On Oct. 26, senior Emily Nusbickel paints the totem pole on her parking spot. “I think it was worth paying extra for because I got to put my own personal mark on Boone High School, and I had a lot of fun doing it,” Nusbickel said. Student Government Association sold regular parking spaces for $65 and customized spots for $80.

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friends. However, knowing he had to keep up with his cell phone bill, Brignoni couldn’t afford to spend as much money on shopping and going out as his friends could. “I think more teenagers should have to pay some sort of bill for themselves because it helps train them for the future [to] become more responsible adults when they’re on their own,” Brignoni said. According to dailyfinance.com, about one in four 15 to 19-year-old Americans said they paid for their own cell phone service. For sophomore Thalia Gonzalez, paying her iPhone bill was her own decision. “I chose to pay because I don’t want my mom to pay for it,” Gonzalez said. “I can be responsible and cover my own expenses.” In 2009, Gonzalez started working four to six days a week as a Publix cashier to pay her $67 per month bill. Though she did not pay for any other bills, Gonzalez continued to work five to eight hour shifts to save up for a

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sophomore Jacob Cuellar checks out his look. “If I had more money, I would shop more [often],” Cuellar said. He liked to spend his spare cash at the mall on the weekends.

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Treat, junior Jenna Harrison fills up her gas tank. “Sometimes I will have to wait to fill up my gas tank until I get my paycheck, which limits the places I can go,” Harrison said. She was responsible for paying for her gas, car insurance and a portion of her cell phone bill.

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They also counted aloud when performing technique drills with spinning to remain in sync with each other. “[Working on technique in class] makes me more confident with what I’m doing in a routine, especially for competition,” freshman Miranda Rank said. Varsity Winter Guard finished second place at the Hagerty High School Guard Premiere Competition, where it competed in open class, two classes above the class the guard usually competed in. Aside from drilling the guard fundamentals in class, the girls felt that it was necessary to build bonds with one another to become a more synchronized team. “[The class] not only made us closer as a team, but we know each other’s movements so well we can match them and stay in sync,” Rank said. / / / content by BRITTAnY hOPe and OLIVIA Rees

“[I try] to be as positive and happy during [my moments as I can],” senior Felysha LenIs said.

“Having the class is an advantage because it provides more time to perfect show work and the technique of tosses,” Rosario said. “For me, it also really helps my performance skills because it gives Mr. Jackson a chance to help us one-on-one to project ourselves to audiences.” A major goal of the team was to perform choreography in unison, especially in flag and rifle tosses. This would help the girls place better in competitions. “Building a strong technical foundation helps the performers establish a sense of unity in approach,” Jackson said. “Judges recognize when performers do things the same and they are rewarded for them. We will continue to work through the year to make every performer the same.” To achieve their goal of unity, the girls did extra exercises in class, like choreography across the floor, to practice their timing.

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Her arm muscles ached as she spun the flag for what seemed like the hundredth time during warm-ups. Knowing she had a fourhour practice on top of an hour color guard class, sophomore Sophia Rosario pushed through the pain and continued the drill. “You have to commit [your] time to [color guard],” Rosario said. “I don’t have a lot of free time for myself, but I’m okay with it. You have to commit the time if you want to be the best you can be, especially during competitions.” On top of practicing for four hours on Wednesdays and Thursdays, the girls had the option to audition for a place in sponsor Joshua Jackson’s seventh period color guard class. In class, the girls practiced the fundamentals of working with flags, rifles and sabers. They also learned proper technique and practiced performing choreography in unison.

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senior Colleen Welsh lunges. “We practice so hard, and then we only get one chance to perform in front of people,” Welsh said. This was Welsh’s fourth year on the team. RIGhT ROUND. At the band competition at Colonial High School, sophomore Zhana Lopez performs choreography with a silk. “I feel like I’m kind of in my own world with my team and that everyone else is watching me [when I perform],” Lopez said. The band placed sixth out of 10. sPIN. On Oct. 27, senior Hannah Ryder twirls a flag at a band competition. “[My favorite part about color guard is] challenging myself and learning something new every day,” Ryder said. She was the varsity Winter Guard captain.

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“[SOUL EATER EVANS IS] A VERY SARCASTIC PERSON, AND I AM A VERY SARCASTIC PERSON, BUT WHEN IT COMES TO THE PEOPLE HE CARES ABOUT, HE BECOMES PROTECTIVE.”

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SET THE STAGE. At Bollywood practice, junior Lashay Cromartie prepares to perform a routine from the Indian movie, Hidippa. “[When I dance,] I feel alive. I feel energy and positivity, like magic,” Cromartie said. Her inspiration was Michael Jackson. MOVE TO THE MUSIC. During a runthrough, senior Noreen Policar leads Bollywood members in a dance. “It’s not just about the choreography. It’s about having fun and getting to know other people,” Policar said. Policar was Bollywood president for three years. JUST DANCE. For the first time, junior Sarah Mourdian practices a routine in costume. “[Dancing is] a natural part of life for me. Through dance, I feel like I can do anything,” Mouradian said. Mouradian joined Bollywood after meeting Noreen Policar in 2011.

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meeting, freshman Laura Koffinas paints a lighthouse on a rain barrel. “[I feel] connected to the other people painting the barrel because it is like we are all combining our art into one barrel,” Koffinas said. The club painted barrels as part of a City of Orlando contest.

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vice president Katherine Rohe paints a Christmas tree on a window at Beefy King. “[When I paint I’m] happy. It clears my mind. My troubles for that day melt away,” Rohe, sophomore, said. Rohe joined Art Club because she wanted a creative outlet where she could meet new people.

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COOL JEWELS. By stringing beads together, junior Gyraiza Castro makes jewelry in Art Club for a fall activity. “I thought [making jewelry] was cool,” Castro said. “I liked it.” Castro made 11 necklaces and bracelets.

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The artists’ faces showed dedication as they created their newest masterpieces that were all their own. Nothing could turn their attention away from their art, whether it was through music, dancing, drawing or painting, because it was more than a hobby, it was a lifestyle that was only continuing to grow. Art Clubs provided students an opportunity to branch out, get involved and express themselves through their personal interests in art subcategories. Freshman Olivia Ingram was in chorus class one day when her friend, junior Lashay Cromartie, made an announcement about Bollywood. Ingram thought Bollywood would provide a nurturing environment for a freshman, so she decided to join. “I wanted to make friends and dance,” Ingram said. “I always liked the Bollywood culture.” Not knowing what to expect at the first meeting, Ingram was nervous. However, by the end of the day she felt welcomed. “If you don’t know something, they don’t judge you; they help you,” Ingram said. Sponsors were able to use their knowledge to positively impact students, who in return impacted them. Carlota Iglesias, the Bollywood sponsor, wanted to motivate members and have a fun time sharing what she loved with the students. Wendy Ernest also felt she benefited from sponsoring Anime Club. They both felt the club was an outlet from all the stresses of work and life. “Being around the kids keeps me young. Seeing their enthusiasm and excitement is what I get out of it,” Ernest said. In Anime Club, members shared their favorite Japanese cartoon books and videos. They watched and discussed the different characters’ traits and what they liked and disliked about them. Attending MegaCon, a large, multi-genre convention that catered to comic book, anime and fantasy fans, was an annual team building activity for which members dressed as their favorite anime characters for fun. “[MegaCon is] like eye candy. It’s fun, energetic, exciting and I’m just happy to be there with them,” Ernest said. “This is a very specific interest group, and [the club] allows students who normally wouldn’t be involved in other clubs an outlet to be involved in.” The clubs promoted a judgement-free environment where students could develop their own artistic interests. Students also realized how art could be incorporated into their everyday lives. “I started seeing everyday life from a whole new perspective,” Art Club president Timothy Hamilton said. “I’m an artist and [I] wanted to meet people I could identify [with].” Hamilton found his new perspective the summer before his senior year when a friend asked him to draw something for him. He learned that people would pay him for his art, and it increased his interest in continuing to draw. “[When I draw,] I have tunnel vision; nothing else matters,” Hamilton said. Each club sparked an interest in its members, who shared their talents with each other to help them grow into an inclusive and expressive family. / / / content by MONIQUE SORIANO

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“[I try to capture moments] by sharing good experiences with my friends,” senior JUAN CASTRO-RUEDA said.

Christmas themed cookies with her buddy, freshman Brandon Crawford. “It made me happy to help him and see him having so much fun making the cookies,” White said. CHIT CHAT. Spending the lunch period with her buddy, freshman Harrison Moore, senior Kayla Tercero talks with him about his life. “I hope that I can make him feel good about himself and build a relationship with him,” Tercero said.

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gays and bisexuals at Boone and made it a friendlier campus,” senior Blake Daniels said. Like GSA, the Always Wear Your Seatbelt Club aimed to create a safer campus. After the passing of two students in a car accident, junior Madison Nagle founded the club to stress the importance of driving safely and to remind students that seatbelts saved lives. Events such as the homecoming parade, the annual fund raiser at Chilly Spoons and the Ride Night at Orlando Watersports Complex helped the club publicize its message. “It’s extremely important to have this club on campus. People are ignorant; they need to be more aware of the dangers behind the wheel,” Nagle, president, said. Nagle was also an officer for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, which met for huddles, bible studies and service projects. The club held a canned food drive in November to aid campus families unable to afford Thanksgiving meals. Club members also participated in Reach Up, a program through which high school students tutored and hung out with Conway Middle School students who struggled in school. These projects allowed members to better themselves by helping others in their community. “I think when you’re in any kind of school setting, you are still young [and] figuring out what you’re going to do with your life. FCA can be an influence that shapes [the person] who you’re going to be,” officer Lindsay Alexander, senior, said. / / / content by MARY CATHERINE DUSING

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As she sat at home playing with her autistic little brother, junior Bailey Paul considered what she could do to help her peers better understand the disease. Paul heard about the club Best Buddies and wanted to help people in the community become more aware of kids with disabilities. The club sponsored various events, including cookie decorating parties, holiday parties and lunch hangouts, designed to foster relationships between students and their special needs “buddies.” “Very few understand how important it is for [students with disabilities] to have connections at this age. It gives them a brighter future,” Paul said. The club not only impacted the special needs kids; it also affected the mainstream students who worked with them. The club gave both groups of its members a chance to see how much they had in common. “You get to see that they have their own personalities,” Paul said. “They are labeled as ‘mentally disabled’ but are actually a lot like normal teens.” Similarly, Gay Straight Alliance fought labels and promoted inclusion of all students by raising awareness about all sexualities. GSA promoted its message by participating in the annual Pride parade, one of the largest gay parades in the nation, held at Lake Eola. Members also participated in the homecoming parade and hosted monthly meetings where people of all sexualities could gather in a peaceful manner. “GSA has raised knowledge about the

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On the first day of the school year, freshman Brandon Loyd walked through the halls, worrying about how his new peers would treat him. Loyd tried creating a Gay Straight Alliance at his previous school, but due to a lack of understanding from students, it was unsuccessful. However, GSA at Boone offered Loyd the opportunity to have a more inclusive high school experience. “I feel more accepted because of GSA,” Loyd said. “They understand me and know what I’ve been through.” Being a member of GSA also allowed Loyd to feel like he could make a difference and help other kids who were struggling with their sexuality. “[GSA] makes me feel like I have a voice. I feel like I’m a part of something that will help people like me feel more accepted,” Loyd said. Through events like the Pride parade at Lake Eola and the homecoming parade, Loyd and other GSA members were able to encourage community understanding of their beliefs and spread the word about the organization. “[GSA] helped raise awareness and helped keep people like me from getting picked on,” Loyd said. “It gives people more of an understanding of what homosexuality is.”

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to assemble a gingerbread house as fast as it can, freshman Quin Smith attempts to hold the project together. “It was fun to make the [gingerbread houses] and get a chance to hang out with good friends,” Smith said. Smith was a member of FCA since the sixth grade. MAN IN CHARGE. At an Always Wear Your Seatbelt Club meeting, junior Chris Caplan and sophomore Alexandra Nagle discuss upcoming events. “It makes me feel good knowing that my hard work with AWYS can save someone’s life,” Caplan said. Caplan was the vice president of the AWYS club.

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Senior Emily Collins welcomes students to the FCA Christmas huddle. “Seeing everyone come out makes me feel confident that FCA is making a positive impact,” Collins said. TIPSY TOSS. At the Celebrate My Drive event, sophomore Lauren Garcia prepares to use the drunk driving simulator, where she wore goggles to display ‘drunken vision’ and toss bean bags onto a target. “It was realistic and made me more aware of how impaired drunk drivers are on the road,” Garcia said.

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manager, junior David Merchant used a headset to communicate with the run crew to ensure they executed the sound and lighting perfectly. Merchant’s instructions assisted with the production’s timing and helped the audience feel engaged in the performance. “I loved working with the cast,” Merchant said. “They were always on top of things and made the show enjoyable for everyone.” Anatomy of Gray spoke of a tale about a doctor who lands in Gray, Indiana, and is expected to help the town heal from a mysterious plague that begins to spread. To persuade students to attend and solve the mystery, publicity crew head, junior Hunter Bustamante, decorated the campus and community with posters, created promo videos online and wrote press releases she sent to community newspapers. Bustamante saw the people who came and enjoyed the show as payoff for all her work. “The community [inspired me to do drama because of] how closely knit the drama department was,” Bustamante said. Together, the tech crew used their positions to produced a historical production with loss, love and healing that received a standing ovation at its premiere. / / / content by MONIQUE SORIANO

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“I never let myself miss one moment. I keep my eyes open for opportunities and blessings,” senior KYRA KEMP said.

Teacher Tiffany Weagly directed the thespian program, which won the districts four Critic’s Choice Awards and 10 Best in Shows. Debra Christopher, a former student, directed Anatomy of Gray.

Students involved in the drama department abided by the motto “To be a better actor, you have to be a better person first.”

The lights dimmed and curtains rose as the Anatomy of Gray cast members each took one last breath before traveling back in time to Grey, Indiana, in the 1800s. Before the performance could occur, the show’s assistant director, junior Gabriella Beals, researched the period to help the cast members understand her vision for the show. “When starting the process, I had an initial hesitation to give direction to the cast because even though inside of rehearsal they were actors, outside of rehearsal they are my friends,” Beals said. Beals helped director Debra Christopher, a former student, decide on blocking, costumes and music. Beals felt that everyone in the company needed creativity, caffeine, commitment and passion to make a successful, functioning production. “Through staging, I get to see every actor almost as a unique chess piece, and it’s the director’s job to play the game with the pieces and play it well,” Beals said. The sounds of the tornado cued the beginning of the play and the lights shifted as Dr. Galan Gray (sophomore Connor Anderson) and Rebekah Muldoon (senior Mallory Paul) discussed what to do about her pregnancy. Backstage, production stage

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SOUND CHECK. In the sound booth, sophomore Jailis Irizzary controls the music at a Legally Blonde: The Musical rehearsal on Feb. 5. “You cannot get distracted [when controlling the sound] because you will miss the timing,” Irizzary said. DRAMATIC EFFECT. At a football game, senior Jaclyn Thomas paints eighth grader Madeline Doran’s face to raise money for the theater department. “A lot of kids struggle to find a place in high school, and [drama] gave me a home,” Thomas said. SET THE STAGE. Off stage, freshman Cassandra Jiskoot paints a bench for the spring show, Legally Blonde: The Musical. “[When I see the set,] I feel proud because I did that,” Jiskoot said.

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BYE BYE. Senior Mallory Paul wishes her daughter, sophomore Madeleine Scott, a safe journey to her new life. “[Drama] showed me what I really want to do for the rest of my life,” Paul said. Paul began her acting career at the age of seven when she did an infomercial for Family Table Time.

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FROM THE HEAVENS. In the Anatomy of Grey, ensemble members sophomore David Renish and senior Christina Lovingood watch Dr. Gray fall from the sky. “The best part is being with the ‘family’ and wowing audiences,” Renish said. Renish believed the character became a part of the actor. DOCTOR’S ORDERS. On Oct. 4, sophomore Connor Anderson treats junior Clark Thornton’s aching back. “[Being Doctor Gray] felt really good. It wasn’t like any other roles I had done,” Anderson said. Anderson’s favorite part about acting is seeing the audiences reactions.

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a restaurant that supported BARC, senior Rachel Pierce holds one of the dogs available for adoption. “It shocks me that someone would abuse or abandon an animal. They’re innocent and full of love,” Pierce said. Since BARC began, the club found almost 100 dogs homes.

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GOOD DOG. At the online auction pick-up, sophomore Grace Rees pets a pitbull, also named Grace. “[I’ve learned] a lot more about how to look at situations [from saving animals],” Rees said. “[We] see so many different cases [that] understand more.” Pitiful Pups raised money to support the rescue dogs through an online auction.

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As a rescue dog greeted a new friend by jumping up websites, like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. excitedly onto the person’s legs, a Boone Animal Rescue This allowed more people to be aware of what was Club member quickly corrected him so he learned not happening to animals in their own community. to jump and instead allowed the person to pet him. “The issue of homeless, abused animals is huge Through helping to rescue dogs and cats from and growing larger,” Schields said. “As young adults, various shelters, like Orange County Animal Services, it’s important to recognize the issue and take action. and find foster homes for them, the club helped relieve Most people sit back and feel bad but do nothing.” the issue of homeless animals in the community. Aside from rescuing animals, BARC brought “There are tons of dogs that die every day,” senior awareness to animal-related issues in the Kimgiau Dang said. “We just give dogs an opportunity community, including the importances of spaying for a better life.” and neutering, proper training and adopting shelter BARC worked with Pitiful Pups, a non-profit dogs rather than purchasing them from pet stores. organization that rescued neglected dogs from shelters “We are the only voice [the animals] have,” Dang throughout the Orlando area and found permanent said. “I think all animals deserve to have homes.” homes for them. The club sponsors, math teacher Working towards an end goal of rescuing animals Stephanie Schields and art teacher Buffy Dowdell, brought the club members together; ultimately, they created Pitiful Pups because of the regulations that saved almost 100 lives during their first two years. inhibited making BARC a rescue. “Everyone is close, and [we try] to help as many BARC members worked adoption events for dogs as we can,” junior Kyle Zahn said. “We are all Pitiful Pups because of the passion they felt for animal lovers.” alleviating pet overpopulation. Several of the By sacrificing their time, the students learned members also fostered dogs in their own homes. responsibility and recognized that their continuous Additionally, volunteers helped the animals efforts allowed them to achieve their goals. Seeing the grow stronger and healthier after they left Orange neglected animals in shelters made the students realize County Animal Services. They also trained them to that animals in the area needed their help just as much be ready for new environments with new families. as the human community members. To widen the club’s impact, BARC members “[The dogs] are just like people; we have to help shared pictures and stories of the animals they them because they are just like us,” Zahn said. / / / rescued with their friends on social media content by MORGAN MUHART

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Sophomore Alexandra Freel helps a customer with her pick-up from the Pitiful Pups online auction. “[My favorite part about BARC] is knowing that I am saving dogs’ lives,” Freel said. “It makes me feel better about myself.” Customers picked up their online auction items at OLV on Dec. 4.

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LITTLE BLACK PUP. With a smile on her face, sponsor Buffy Dowdell shows possible future families an 8-week-old puppy. “[It is] every rescue’s dream to put the shelters out of business for good,” Dowdell said. The club rescued the puppy and his brother from the Orange County Animal Services.

Lake Eola Park on Aug. 29, president Cydne Humphreys gives one of the adoptees attention. “[I liked] working with all the animals and the bond we have [between club members],” Humphreys, senior, said. Humphreys volunteered her time by going to all the adoption events and club meetings.

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FELLOW WITH A CELLO. Bow in hand, freshman Jean-Marie Glazer plays a piece at the Fall Orchestra Concert. “There’s something [great] about being in a group, Glazer said. “[It’s] not just about you.” Glazer played piano and cello and also sang in chorus.

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Black plays the clarinet during the Winter Band Concert on Dec. 13, keeping her eyes on each note. “I really like getting the experience with a group,” Black said. Black also played the ukulele on her own time.

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BASED ON THE MUSIC. At the Fall Orchestra Concert, sophomore Keith Monell plays the bass. “I listen to my peers on ways to play [my instrument, and] I’m open to ideas,” Monell said. Monell was one of the three bass players in concert orchestra.

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“[The concerts are] not always about the individual,” Pelier said. As she stepped onstage at the Orchestra Winter Concert, sophomore Cassidy Malott raised the bow to her violin, knowing her friends in orchestra “Everyone plays an important part.” The concert band consisted of several individual groups, such as the were there supporting her during her solo. “[My favorite part about orchestra is] the teamwork it takes,” Malott said. jazz, wind and percussion ensembles, that worked together to create the complex harmonies and rhythms in the pieces they performed. “[We can] make one big, beautiful sound [together].” “I think [the performances] went well with the wind symphony,” junior Malott, the concert master, maintained the tempo the conductor set and helped the other orchestra members attain the right pitch. The entire orchestra Samantha Adams said. “We have our moments, but once we lock in with each other, we play very well.” had to be in sync to create the melodies in the pieces they performed. In addition to the school performances, seven students made the AllThe orchestra members worked together to conquer challenges, including the difficult music selected by their director and teacher, Kevin Strang. County Honors Band. They received the music, entitled “Paris Sketches,” at Strang chose challenging selections, like those written by Stoutamire and a Tuesday rehearsal in January and practiced together on Thursday evening Tchaikovsky, to encourage his students to improve their music skills and and all day Friday for their Saturday show at Winter Park High School. “It was challenging,” senior Andrew Markel said about perfecting the entertain the audience with the music they made together. “Music is just 50 percent [of orchestra],” Strang said. “I also hope [the music in a short amount of time. “But I always have a blast playing with students] learn life lessons like dependability, teamwork and collaboration.” people I just met. Everyone has a passion for it, so the emotion comes out. Music is a great gateway to get your feelings out.” The orchestra members also developed relationships with other musical Markel and sophomore Savannah McGuigan also performed in the Allstudents by working cooperatively on performances. At the Fine Arts Veteran’s Day Concert on Nov. 15, the orchestra, chorus and concert band State Concert Band. Additionally, the seven solos and six ensembles that joined forces by singing and playing songs that celebrated and showed performed in the District Solo and Ensemble all earned Superior ratings, with all the solos and five of the ensembles advancing to State. their respect for those who fought for America’s freedom. “When you make music with others, [it is the] most special thing in the Concert band member, senior William Pelier appreciated the cooperation involved in preparing for a performance and felt it improved world,” Strang said. / / / content by MORGAN MUHART his ability to work with a group of people.

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Oct. 30, sophomore Katherine Diamond focuses on reading the music. “I play viola because [I think] it has the most interesting parts in [the] music,” Diamond said. There were five viola players in concert orchestra, including Diamond.

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Fingers on the keys, sophomore Erin Bartelt plays her oboe. “[I decided to play an instrument because I] really liked making music,” Bartelt said. Bartelt played the flute and the oboe in concert band.

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Wesley Harper helps prepare the class homecoming float by measuring a plank of wood. “My favorite part [of class council] is feeling I have done something good for the community,” Harper said. The Sophomore Class spent six hours decorating their float for the homecoming parade.

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As the council members watched the crowd of students file into The senate members specifically helped SGA organize the annual the leadership classroom, they smiled when they saw the number of canned food drive benefiting the Second Harvest Food Bank and prospective senate candidates exceeded their expectations. assisted the Sophomore Class with Powder Bowl. Senate was a new addition to the Student Government Association, “[With senate], there is more input when there is work to be done; created by adviser Jamie Bortner and sponsor Cassandra Stilwell to help we have more help to make decisions,” senate member Erin Dudley, unite the class councils and student government. junior, said. “[The people on senate] are always ready to do anything to get the job Another important aspect of student government was the role the done. They are really dedicated workers,” sophomore student council underclassmen played throughout the year. member Rachel Goldenberg said. “The underclassmen officers are extremely hardworking,” Stilwell To become a senate member, candidates needed to complete an said. [They] are continually adding new projects and coming up with application and attend an interview. Ten students applied. great ideas to increase student involvement on campus.” The creation of senate ultimately added nine more students to the While the juniors focused on larger events, such as prom and Brave student leadership committees, something existing members valued. Aid, the sophomores and the freshmen worked on smaller fundraisers “I think senate helps a lot. Planning has gone really well; we have like Pasta for Pennies and Kiss the Pig. kept it organized so it runs smoothly,” Goldenberg said. “The [freshmen] are really eager to help, and they are not afraid to Having more people involved also helped the members publicize be there and help,” Dudley said. and organize upcoming events. The addition of senators also helped Through assuming additional responsibilities, the underclassmen alleviate the workload given to each person. developed leadership and improved their planning skills. “[Senate] lightens the load; we have more people doing the job; it “I enjoy being a part of the school and being able to put my ideas makes it easier on everyone,” Stilwell said. “Senate is in class with the out there for events,” Goldenberg said. / / / content by COURTNEY council members, so they can plan ahead and know what to do.” PATZ

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CHANGE MATTERS. For the Kiss the Pig fundraiser, sophomore Alexandra Corrow counts money. “Kiss the Pig was my favorite event because it was a good cause, and it was fun,” Corrow said. Teacher Annette Montgomery won, having collected over $400 for the event.

president Katharyn Lindborg carries hoola hoops used to represent Olympic rings. “Homecoming was my favorite event because we worked on it for a long period of time, and we got to see it all come together in the end,” Lindborg said. Junior Class placed first in the homecoming week planter competition. SPLASH OF COLOR. To help decorate, junior Luke Smith paints Olympic rings that adorned the float. “My favorite event was homecoming because I feel it was successful, and it went well,” Smith, secretary, said. The Junior Class float had a fire theme, representing the Olympic torch. ACT IT OUT. During Braves Brawl, sophomore Keaton Arkeilpane acts in the class skit. “They were short on people, and they asked me [to be in the skit.] I said ‘Why not? Nothing to lose’,” Arkeilpane said. Sophomore Class practiced 30 minutes before the event to perfect their skit. PENNY SAVED. After school, Freshman Class treasurer Jessica Hope counts change using a money counting machine for Pasta for Pennies. “It made me feel good about myself because there are kids here at school that [the Luekemia and Lymphoma Society] benefits,” Hope said. Stilwell’s class won, raising $197.11 of the $797.11 total collected.

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five students earned full ride scholarships for ROTC, the most in one year.

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ON TOP. Before beginning her routine at the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Field Meet on Dec. 1, sophomore Ciara Cruz practices on the sidelines. “[ROTC] teaches me the leadership roles and to be better in the community,” Cruz said. The unarmed exhibition team consisted of all girls.

helps fold the American flag. “[The best part of ROTC is] the loyalty because everybody will do anything for you and you will do anything for anyone else,” Wilson said. Cadets folded the three flags at the front car loop after school every day.

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awaits the next question. “[The best part is] having a well rounded group around you to support you. I like the structure of it all,” Tavarez said. ATTENTION. As she salutes, freshman Erin Townsend prepares for the next part of the performance. “Since I want to be in the military, ROTC will help me prepare. I knew it would teach me the leadership and teamwork skills I need,” Townsend said. ARMED AND DANGEROUS. As he performs in the armed routine, senior Tyler Smith knocks rifles with another cadet. “Being a Lieutenant Commander feels honorable. I enjoy leading the cadets and setting an example,” Smith said. GOOD TO GO. As the Cadet Lieutenant, junior Natalia Gonzalez signals to her team that they are ready to start. “At first, it wasn’t easy. As a freshman, I wanted to quit, but I learned to love it. Being a part of the unit is like being a part of a family here at school,” Gonzalez said.

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ADJUST. At Master Chief Claypool’s command, junior Nancy Tejeda replaces her cover during inspection. “[ROTC] makes me less shy. It’s easier to talk to people,” Tejeda said.

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The cadet stood at attention, alert and “Leadership teaches me how to take charge focused, waiting for the next question. Even and get a certain job done well,” Comas said. though it was practice for the upcoming “It shows me the leadership that others have competition, sophomore Xena Comas knew to give me and how to be a proper example.” there would be the physical consequence of Junior Marie Gilles planned on using her push-ups if she answered incorrectly. new knowledge from NJROTC to benefit her “[NJROTC is] preparing me for the future in and out of the military. physical and mental strains the military will “[NJROTC] helps me know what boot put me through,” Comas said. “The physical camp will be like. I am more prepared for fitness aspect teaches me how to stay in shape what the military will actually be like,” Gilles and [stay] healthy.” said. “[However, I’ve also learned] discipline, First Sergeant Gus Wilson instructed integrity, honesty and loyalty.” students in NJROTC and helped his cadets Like Gilles, Carrillo saw the influence his acquire skills for their military careers. newly learned character traits would have on “They learn a lot of the military side,” him after he graduated. Wilson said. “We are mentors and they feed “[NJROTC] gives me more structure and off the membership.” experience of what you’re supposed to do and NJROTC not only taught students military not do for the future,” Carrillo said. skills, but it also shaped their way of thought Overall, Wilson, as one of the two processes and actions. For freshman Gabriel instructors of NJROTC, guided his cadets to Carrillo, the program changed his life. be better members of the community, even “It changed me as a person because after they left the program. without the NJROTC program, I would feel “They learn discipline and how to conduct out of order,” Carrillo said. “There is a lot of themselves around the community,” Wilson discipline that helps keep me in order.” said. “They learn respect for each other and Comas also found what she learned the community. They know how to lead in benefitted her daily life, as she incorporated and around the community. These are the aspects of the program into being a better words we live by in NJROTC.” / / / content person in the community. by MORGAN ROWLAND

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“My favorite moment at Boone would be starting a light saber battle on Star Wars day during homecoming week,” junior BRANDON

During exhibition, freshman Crisd’liz Garcia calls out the next command. “Exhibition is really cool because we are like our own family,” Garcia said. Unarmed exhibition consisted of shouting, marching and intricate arm movements.

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“Spending time with my friends at football games and parties form my memorable moments at Boone,” junior MATTHEW PARKS said.

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constructive critiques],” sophomore Erin Bartelt said. The band attended four competitions held on Sept. 29, Oct. 6, Oct. 27 and Nov. 3, advancing into finals. “My favorite competition was [at the] Citrus Bowl because we did really well,” Reed said. At the Citrus High School Hurricane Pride Invitational and FBA Marching Performance Assessment. In their last three competitions, the players also earned superior ratings. “I am proud. I think we made accomplishments and we became more consistent over the year,” Jackson said. As the band adapted and followed directions, Jackson tried using his personality to help his students with the transition. “I tried not being bland and boring, and I used previous styles [that have] helped my [previous] students,” Jackson said. While adjusting to a to the new school, Jackson left an impression on the band program. / / / content by COURTNEY PATZ

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As the last note reverberated, the crowd erupted into applause. This was a relief for the new band director, Joshua Jackson, who wrote all the music the 150 students played. “The quality of music was better than the past; the music was more interesting,” sophomore Alec Reed said. The Sound of the Braves’ original marching performance, “Tabula Rasa,” meaning “blank slate” in Latin, showed the students he was starting the program anew. Jackson was straight forward and told the students when they messed up because he felt that not doing so held the rest of the band back from its maximum potential. “It was a positive season because students adapted and followed [directions]. Though Mr. Jackson’s new, he handled transition well,” assistant director Jose Eslava said. Implementing new warm-ups, such as lip slurs and scale exercises, helped the students improve their technique, ultimately enhancing the way they performed. “[Mr. Jackson] helped me improve my music and marching skills [by giving

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the football team scored, senior Venecia Ferguson and junior Trea O’Harrow play the fight song. “I’m going to miss the [seniors] who are in [band] because we like to have fun,” O’Harrow said.

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JUST BEAT IT. In the third quarter, juniors Aaron Spielman and Christian Jaen play the drums. “Learning new music was the hardest part [of the season] because it is time consuming,” Spielman said. LIGHT IT UP. With the drum illuminated during the third quarter, senior Alexander Ames maintains a beat. “My favorite game to play at was Edgewater because it’s a relaxed field and we were there to have a good time,” Ames said. BANDS MAKE HIM DANCE. At half time, senior Drake Wornick plays the tuba. “We do a tuba battle every year, which is really fun. We only do the tuba battle for the Edgewater game,” Wornick said. SAX APPEAL. Senior Nicholas Hughes plays the saxophone in the halftime performance. “In saxophone, the low notes are really hard to play because you have to use a lot of air and it takes a lot of practice,” Hughes said.

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Citrus Bowl, sophomore Eve Lynn Comer plays the flute in the halftime show. “The season went well. We were better than last year [and] we made an improvement,” Comer said. Comer has played the flute since sixth grade.

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With her heart beating rapidly, senior Katy Smith tried to shake off the nerves of performing for a crowd occupying not just a stadium, but millions of living rooms across the country as she walked the streets of New York. “I use to get really nervous, but now it just depends on the situation,” Smith said. “Before the Macy’s Day Parade, I was extremely nervous because I was playing in front of 53 million people.” Smith marched in the Macy’s Day Thanksgiving Parade in New York City for two years in a row. “It was the best experience of my life,” Smith said. “I liked being with people who care about band as much as I do.” Aside from the parade, Smith’s musical accomplishments included holding a spot on drum line since sophomore year. Smith was captain of drum line for two years and played the first bass drum. She also played at Carnegie Hall and performed in the Rose Parade in Pasadena, Cali., on New Year’s Day. “It’s an honor but mostly a pleasure,” Smith said. “Being invited to play at such prestigious events is incredible.”

LEAD THE PACK. At the competition at the Citrus Bowl on Nov. 3, senior drum major Sarah Spielman conducts. “[The season] started off rough, but we worked hard and caught back up,” Spielman said. Spielman was also invited to march in the Macy’s Day Thanksgiving Parade. photo/Brittany Hope

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In the writing center, senior Vivian Motta critiques another student’s paper. “[The writing center helps me because] when I see the grammar errors, it makes me more sensitive to my own,” Motta said. Motta spent 45 lunches from August to December working in the center.

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WAVE. In the Spanish Club car in the homecoming parade, senior Amanda Swartwout waves to the crowd. “It was an amazing experience because it gave me a sense of pride not only for my club, but for my school,” Swartwout said. Swartwout was the Spanish Club president.

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“[I make the most of my moments by not] thinking. I just do,” freshman MONIQUE MARSH said.

Raybon said. “[My favorite dinner is] our end-of-year dinner because it’s fun hanging out with the [members].” Originally, Raybon joined the club because she felt being involved in extra curricular activities looked good on college applications, but after she partook in activities with the club, she realized she enjoyed enriching her knowledge of French culture. “[Students benefit from being in French Club because] they gain a lot by just being a member or an officer,” sponsor Dr. Safia Mami said. “They understand the true meaning of commitment and how to work out their schedule to attend monthly meetings. They experience various French holidays and customs.” Though Raybon and Spanish Club secretary junior Danielle McGonigal learned different languages, they both benefitted from the language clubs in similar ways. “[Because of the club,] I’ve met lots of new people, and I think they are all really great,” McGonigal said. “I like the social aspect [the club] provides.” McGonigal, like Raybon, learned more about the culture through the events Spanish Club sponsored and enjoyed seeing other club members get involved in projects such as food drives, the migrant farmer worker shirt drive and Project Llama. “It was very exhilarating to make such an impact on another society and to get people in our society involved,” McGonigal said. “[It’s important] because it helps the less fortunate.” Despite the different academic focus of each club, members found they benefitted from them in similar ways. / / / content by MEGAN DEMPSEY

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“[Being in French Club has been beneficial to me because] I want to study abroad in college, so it helps me understand the [French] customs.”

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The zoom of solar powered cars echoed down the hall as Engineering Club members raced their designs. For junior William Mateer, Engineering Club began as a social opportunity but quickly transformed into a preparation for a potential career. Designing and building solar powered cars and various robots sparked Mateer’s interest in engineering, specifically as it applied to building. “[Engineering Club made me interested in pursuing a career in engineering because] I really liked building all of the things so I want to continue doing that in the future,” Mateer said. Similarly, after three years of being in Math Club junior Christopher Caplan aspired to be an accountant, which required knowledge of advanced math. Math Club helped Caplan by giving him difficult questions to solve, which improved his understanding of the material he was learning. The club challenged him intellectually in a way that would help him with the career he wished to pursue in the future. “[Being in Math Club helps me with my future career because] it helps me prepare for situations that will occur during work,” Caplan said. For Carley Raybon, French Club president, French Club allowed her to gain a better understanding of not only the French language, but also the French culture. By organizing and attending the French versus Spanish soccer game and the holiday dinner, Raybon learned about a sport that was important in France and about common foods the French ate. “[My favorite part is] going to dinner with people in the club,”

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SOLVE FOR X. At a math center session, junior Taylor Tachon helps freshman Stephan Cross. “[My favorite part is] seeing how thankful [the students] are [when we help them],” Tachon said. FUN WITH THE SUN. At an Engineering Club meeting, senior Cameron McNeill tests her solarpowered car. “[Being in the engineering club] helps me master the [physics] concepts [by] seeing them in a hands-on situation,” McNeil said. McNeil served as the secretary for the club. BUBBLES. For French Club, junior Karen Ramirez helps raise money for the Epcot trip. “[My favorite part of the car washes was] being with my friends,” Ramirez said.

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Dec. 8 Assembled bikes for local schools at the Kiwanis Bike Build.

June 5 Wrote letters to U.S. soldiers for the Letters to Soldiers project.

May 28 Hosted Kiss a Senior Goodbye, where students could pay $1 to “kiss a senior bye.”

March 21 Raised money for Juvenile Diabetes Program at the Kiwanis Club Bowl-a-thon.

March 20 Hosted the Wadeview Community Center Egg Hunt.

Jan. 25 Picked up trash on Conway Gardens Road for Street Clean Up.

Dec.16 Cooked dinner for families at the Hubbard House.

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“[My favorite memory at Boone was] my participation in the art festival because I love art and I want to do it for my career,” senior CAROLINA

Oct. 5 Raised $372.55 through the Operation Smile Walkathon.

Nov. 19-21 Prepared 370 turkeys at the Kiwanis Club Turkey Smoke.

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“It feels really fulfilling [to help others], especially when you participate in a fundraiser and you deliver what you’ve raised in person.”

recycling container in hand, junior Marta Rivera walks around the school to collect recycling from classrooms. “I joined the club because I wanted to save the environment and to conserve and protect it,” Rivera said. The Environmental Club collected recycling every Thursday. STIR UP. Sophomore Jenna Winn mixes cookie dough at a meeting on Feb. 12. “[I joined Baking Braves because] I like to bake and eat the sweets,” Winn said. Members met at least once a month in teacher Denise Scott’s room to bake cookies and brownies.

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As he collapsed onto his bed, sophomore Andrew Tom smiled as he reflected on his day of bringing baked holiday goods to homeless families at Orlando Union Rescue Mission. As he lay there, he realized the impact he had on others’ lives. Tom and other members of service clubs, experienced this feeling after volunteering at club events. “[It’s a] feeling that’s almost indescribable,” Tom, Baking Braves vice president, said. “You can go home and say, ‘I made an impact on someone’s life’, and that makes you smile.” From Key Club and Baking Braves to the Environmental Club, service clubs exemplified service by initiating projects to help others in need, both on campus and in the community. For example, Baking Braves provided an opportunity for members to help others by baking homemade sweets and delivering them to workers and families at the Orlando Union Rescue Mission, which helped homeless families and single women find food and housing. Members valued the opportunity to bake goods for others. “It felt good to give back to people who are in need,” Tom said. “I especially enjoyed volunteering at [the Orlando Union Rescue Mission] because it was an opportunity to help the community through baking; something I love.” The Environmental Club made a beneficial environmental impact. Every Thursday, the club collected paper, plastic bottles and other recyclable materials from classroom bins to help reduce the school’s global footprint. Through it’s collection, the club helped keep 36,000 pounds of products from going to the landfill in 2012. “I’ve always had a great love for the Earth,” senior Laya Al-Khalil said. “[Being a part of the Environmental Club] is not doing something just for me; it’s for others.” Performing 85 service projects per year, Key Club was one of the largest clubs on campus. It established opportunities for students to experience what it felt like to help both the school and the community. Impacting students lives served as intrinsic motivation to volunteer their time. “To help others makes me feel lucky and feel appreciative of what I have in my life,” Kelly Morales, Key Club sponsor, said. “At the Hubbard House, it’s cool to see the impact the club and [our] service projects have on families at their worst. [It’s] comforting to help them.” The club cooked monthly breakfasts and dinners at the Hubbard House, an Orlando Health facility that housed families of patients in the hospital. Also, throughout the year, the club participated in the “Letters to Soldiers” campaign, through which they wrote letters and assembled care packages to send to U.S. soldiers deployed in Afghanistan. Some soldiers wrote back, showing their gratitude for the club’s support. The club also participated in the Day of Hunger challenge on June 1, 2012, an organized, 20-hour period in which members fasted to show support for those who go hungry every day. The club also sold T-shirts to students to raise money for people in need of food. “By far, my favorite event was the Day of Hunger because it was very hands-on and we got to see what our fasting and fundraising was for,” Morales said. Even though the service clubs had different focuses and projects, they all shared a common goal: to provide assistance to those in need of help on campus and in the community. / / / content by JACOB BALLARD

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CAN IT. Emptying classroom recycling bins, senior Luc Nguyen transfers the paper to mobile recycling dumpsters. “It’s important. We’re not doing [this] for the fun; we’re doing it to help the school and the community to become environmentally friendly,” Nguyen said. BAKED JOY. At a meeting, junior Margaret Brown puts cookies in the oven. “[It’s important to be in a service club] because it teaches you to be aware of other people’s needs around you,” Brown said.

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GET ‘EM GUTS. At the annual Kiwanis Turkey Smoke, held Nov. 19-21, senior Vicky Lam and sophomore Truc Phan help cut a cooked turkey. “[I joined Key Club because] it makes me feel accomplished to help someone else out,” Phan said. The Turkey Smoke volunteers cooked a total of 370 turkeys for local families. photo/Brynne Dawkins

AFTER SCHOOL SNACK. On Feb. 19, junior Daniel Dewitz collects money from a student who bought Flippers Pizza to support soldiers over seas. “It feels great [to help the soldiers through selling pizza] because they’re defending us, and it’s important to do our part,” Mayer said. Key Club sold slices of pizza for $1 every Tuesday and Thursday.

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“[I make the most of my moments] just by having fun and spending time with friends,” freshman HAILEY GERMAIN said.

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Harrison Geiger sings along during the chorus retreat. “[The retreat] sets a tone for the rest of the year that the chorus is a family,” Geiger said. Geiger gained admission to the 2013 All State Mixed Choir.

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PIANO MAN. As he plays the piano, senior

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SOPHOMORE

Performing [because] it feels good to be on stage. DYLAN FOREHAND,

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[My favorite part is] hearing how we all sound together with how hard we work. ASHLEY CINTRON,

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Singing is really fun, and you get to hang out with all of your friends. OWEN SAGGUS,

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sophomore Gabriel Patrick sings a song with his group. “I feel like if we are more comfortable with each other, then we can sing to our full potential,” Patrick said. AT ATTENTION. The Women’s Choir follows director Jussi Doherty’s cues at the Winter Concert on Dec. 18. “We used all of our strengths and poured our heart and soul into the music,” sophomore Elyssa Areizaga said.

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The practice, put into this reaped awards, as seniors Harrison Geiger, Taylor Wood, Vivian Motta and Kelly Griffin earned places in the 2013 AllState Choir. Senior Christian Drayton also became the first student in four years to earn a spot on the All-State Reading Choir. To perfect their songs and routines for the Variety Show on May 2-4, the choirs practiced four hours each day the week before the show. “You only have so much time in school. It is not the same result as when we practice outside of school,” senior William Griffin said. Doherty looked forward to and felt confident about the choir’s performance at their Music Publisher’s Association competition, which they participated in each spring. “You never know for sure, but this year’s choirs are strong; the beginning choirs are stronger than usual,” Doherty said. Doherty felt the extra time spent with the choirs preparing their pieces were vital to his students reaching their potentials and fulfilling his goals for them for the year; to perform their best and grow as singers. “I hope they develop a passion for singing and that they develop and value music literacy skills and enthusiasm for choral music,” Doherty said. / / / content by KAITLYN DIKE

BOND

Although school did not start for another week, laughter filled the hallways of the music department as chorus members gathered in circles and played name memory games to get to know each other. On Aug. 15, chorus officers united all four choirs to practice 15 Christmas songs, including “Joy to the World” and “Silent Night”, for their Disney Candlelight Processional audition. “[The retreat] definitely solidifies us as a team, and we get to know each other’s strengths and weaknesses and how to utilize them,” senior Mallory Paul said. Bonding activities, like the summer retreat, were popular among members and officers as an alternative to prepare for performances. The chorus students also gathered for movie nights, potluck dinners and rehearsal after school and on the weekends. “To be truly artistic, you have to work together to make that art; it’s important that we come together in a big way,” teacher Jussi Doherty said. For the American Choral Directors Association Honor Choir auditions, students memorized six traditional songs, such as “Agnus Dei”, “Sanctus” and “In Paradisum” and recorded each with Doherty to send into the ACDA before their audition in November.

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WINTER WONDERLAND. On stage for the Winter Concert, senior Elisa Castillo sings. “I always get nervous at first but, it kind of goes away, and I get lost in the music,” Castillo said. Castillo was a member of the Honors Choir.

Britton takes notes. “It’s important to take notes so that you know the jumps and notes you need to hit,” Britton said. PITCH PERFECT. In chorus class, sophomore Megan Thomas sings. “My favorite part of chorus is the people [who] are so nice and calm and keep you happy,” Thomas said. PARTY TIME. Seniors Salim Assal and Christian Drayton play a name game during the chorus retreat. “[Bonding] makes things less awkward; you don’t feel as nervous because you know the people around you,” Drayton said.

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TAKE NOTE. Reading his sheet music, freshman Alexander

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Julianna Sutton Amanda Swartwout Mercedes Theodore Giusseppe Theodoredis Erin Tischer John Townsend Megan Tracy Simon Tran

Brandon Grabhorn Joseph Hanberry Merrie Harding Sarah Harman Kristen Harrington Jenna Hines Nicholas Hughes Bailey Jackson

Dimitri Tsirigotis Rosimely Ulpino Melissa VanCura Judy Vose James Walls Steven Whitmire Connor Wood Taylor Wood

Wyatt Smith Monique Soriano Devan Spear Stephanie Spence Sarah Spielman Tyler Stokes William Stone Steele Sutphin

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Janet Jones Caroline Jordan Monica Joyce Lauren Keith Kyra Kemp Jessica Kneeland Dillon Knox Adena Labovitz

Erick Sanchez Erin Schaefer Alexandra Schelle Ana Sebastiani Trent Sellers Shelbee Simmons Christopher Slason Katy Smith

Blake Daniels Nicole Dawson Kaitlyn Dike Coral Dixon Justice Donald Jessica Dreiling John Dreiling Michelle Duncan

Carley Raybon Nathaniel Reiff Brandon Rhea Robert Rimmer Shaunique Robbins Caleb Roche Christopher Roland Stephanie Roman-Caban

Joseph Onderick Mallory Paul Robert Pell Rachel Pierce Garrett Pierzynski Erika Plogstedt Emily Porterfield Ismael Quinones

Kaiyla Brooks Rachel Burkett Rebecca Burns Mitchell Capell Morgan Carr Andrea Carreno Elaina Carrion Elisa Castillo

Emanuela Cento Alexandra Clayton Bria Cobb Emily Collins Maribeth Collins Kayla Combs Anthony Coscia Kristi Creel

Michael Medina Brennah Mehan Rebekah Miller Taylor Moore Vivian Motta Rachel Neely Bridgette Norris Emily Nusbickel

Andrew Markel Vanessa Marozzi Celeste Martin Monica Marulanda Kelsey Matteson Amanda Mayer Connor McClellan Cameron McNeill

Christian Bartram Sarah Berlinsky Amanda Bhanote Leah Bisbee Emily Blaydes Kaley Bookhardt Lyndsey Boos Emily Brocket

Lindsay Alexander Laya Al-Khalil Alexander Ames Angelica Ardines Delaney Arkeilpane Emily Atwood Brianna Bailey Cole Baker

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“I live in the moment and look forward, not to the past,” junior MALA ATIYA said.

front: Sponsor Robin Brillante, Andrew Dawson, Sarah Seaver, Nicole Dawson, Andrea Carreno, Nichole Clayton, Kristen Dugan. row 2: Nathaniel Reiff, Allyson Driggers, Merrie Harding, Rachel Burkett, Bradley Horton, Nicholas Altensee, Devon Ashbridge. back: Ella Morman, Brandon Rhea, Taj Johnson, Brian Gardner, Matthew Besedick, Collin Cusick, Garrett Pierzynski.

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front: Thomas Egan, Rachel Goldenberg, Kristen Harding, Chase Granger, Robin Houstoun, Dakota Lewis. row 2: Mackenzie Mock, Katherine O’Meara, Erin Dudley, Robert Mercado, Taylor Tachon, Alexander Blanca. back: Cooper Brock, Emily Porterfield, Cameron McNeill, Henry McClane, Ivan Kaled, Stephen Brock.

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tutored students and studied for chemistry tests

front: Carly Larr, Nicole Dawson, Morgan Carr, Andrea Carreno. row 2: Tyler Cook, Brittany Hope, Amy Willsey, Ashley Hoenstine. back: Madissan Walther, Pamela Surran, Maile Suganuma, Ashley Simkovitch.

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JUNIOR

TAYLOR SHENUSKI,

“[I joined this club] because I like cars and it’s a fun club with a lot of [my] friends in it.”

front: Nathaniel Reiff, Davis Coleman, Cooper Brock, Bryan Capps, Anthony Coscia, Thomas Egan, Steven Whitmire, Brandon Rodriguez. back: Angela Fernandez, Halsey Helfrich, Simon Tran, Tyler Chapman, Samuel Drackett, Taylor Shenuski, Collin Cusick.

BRAVETTES

choreographed and showcased dances at varsity basketball and football games

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“The girls on the team because we are really good friends. The support system is strong.”

WHAT I’LL MISS

“The University game because it was our most challenging.”

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“Our seniors because our team will never be the same without them.”

WHAT I’LL MISS

“My sister because she got me into playing flag football.”

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“As a rusher, I need to be as fast as possible and light on my feet.”

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“My coach because he pushes me to be passionate.”

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“My favorite memory is seeing my friends at our line of lockers between class,” senior WHITNEY WILLIAMS said.

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“Timber Creek [because] we went into triple overtime [and] we scored first, [but] they came back and scored and got the extra point to end our winning streak.”

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“[My favorite part] is playing on the field because of the praise and support from the team. It feels good that [my work] doesn’t go unnoticed. It encourages me to keep up the work.” AQUANETTE STAFFORD,

QUICK FEET. In the game against Freedom on March 15, freshman Amanda Oliver runs toward her opponent. “[I like] the rush of how fast the play is and the unexpectancy of what will happen next,” Oliver said. Oliver made an interception for a touchdown in this game.

At the start of the second half of the game against Jones, senior Alexis Washington rushes to make a sack. “[Against Jones,] we played against fast people so it was actually a challenge,” Washington said. Washington made five sacks in the season.

DETERMINATION.

The team has only lost two regular season games in the past four years.

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“Catching the ball when Bailey needs me because it feels good to get ahead in the game.”

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PLAYER PROFILE

Huddled together before practice, the Timber Creek won by one point, team established that its goal was to win 12-13. states, no matter what obstacles it faced. “They had a good defense; I “I think we are a less experienced haven’t seen anything like it. We team, but we want states just as bad,” need to play our game, and have sophomore Cassandra Ketchum said. a short term memory about that Coach Kenneth Hensley made sure game,” Florin said. “In a way it the girls were ready for the season. Every was a blessing. [This game] shows practice consisted of strengthening what we need to work on to be workouts. Defense would practice manbetter.” to-man coverage while offense focused Many of the girls learned how on plays and practicing those plays with tough it was going to be to meet different people in different positions. their goal after their loss. Since they The girls were nervous about were winning all season, the girls playing their first game against Lake did not realize the seriousness of the Nona, but won with a shutout, 33-0. game. The loss served as motivation “They showed how overpowering for the team to concentrate more. the offense was with their speed,” “We are quick learners and have Hensley said. good potential of going far,” Florin Florin was 23-28 for 285 yards said. and had four touchdown passes, The players refocused and while Ketchum and freshman Emily continued to practice blocking and Colvin each made two touchdown man-to-man defense. receptions, and defense never On senior night, the girls came back missed a flag pull. with a win, 53-0, against Wekiva with “Everyone had a good game. The Florin passing for six touchdowns and other team could not get anything 297 yards, and senior Merrie Harding past our defense,” Ketchum said. leading defense with an interception. On April 15, the team suffered “[It was] devastating we lost [against its first loss of the season as well as Timber Creek], but [there’s] nothing the first regular season loss in three we can do about it,” Florin said. “[We years. Colvin and senior Ashley have to] move forward.” / / / content Muse both had touchdown by BRITTANY HOPE and MONIQUE receptions, but in triple overtime, SORIANO

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TEAM SEEKS STATE TITLE SNAG THE FLAG. Against Timber Creek, freshman Irene Rodriguez grabs her opponent’s flag. “It feels exhilarating when I pull flags because I get to stop the other team from scoring,” Rodriguez said. MAKE THE PASS. Freshman Sarah Lottman prepares to throw the ball. “I like being JV quarterback because [I am able to] decide plays,” Lottman said.

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SPEED OF LIGHT.

Eye on the ball, sophomore Rosalinda Cruz runs toward her Cypress Creek opponent to pull her flags. JUKE. Ball in hand, junior Lauren Muse runs DODGE. downfield. Against Freedom on March 15, freshman Monica Almirall sprints as her opponent grabs her flags.

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Ketchum, Bailey Florin. back: Aquanette Stafford, Brook Bonner, Emily Colvin, Amanda Oliver, Sabdie Alvarado, Merrie Harding, Taylor Keefer, Rene Fiorelli, Ashley Muse, Katelyn Cole, Nyaliny Ruach, Jenna Chastain.

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VARSITY. front: Whitney Williams, Tykenia Chanthavong, Alexis Washington, Megan Gibson, Cassandra

IN A BLINK VARSITY FLAG FOOTBALL [9-1] 3/11 3/15 3/19 4/3 4/5 4/8 4/9 4/10 4/15 4/16 4/18 4/19

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6-0 40-0 7-6 6-6 6-0 7-0 35-0 23-7 18-13 20-19 27-0

JUNIOR VARSITY. front: Brook Bonner, Lauren Muse, Irene Rodriguez, Alexis Sommers, Janyla Frazier. row 2: Stephany Lopez, Sarah Lottman, Monica Almirall, Nicole Vaughn. row 3: Mariya Nesterenko, Rosalinda Cruz, Priscilla Alvarado, Mykayla James, Sarah Redd, Danielle Coqueran, Sarah Hyppolite, Karissa Ramos, Anna Rauenzahn. back: Coach Brad Walters. sophomore EVAN LUMBERT said.

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