Ciara McCoy's Portfolio by Renee Burke

CIARA MCCOY

PORTFOLIO 2012-2013

CIARA MCCOY 1800 Curry Avenue Orlando, FL 32812

Ciaraquinnmccoy@gmail.com

(407) 394-9953

May 17, 2013 Renee Burke William R. Boone High School 1000 E. Kaley St. Orlando, FL 32806 Dear Mrs. Burke The publications program at William R. Boone High School should be home to dedicated, experienced, and diligent working staff members. In this case, please consider the accompanying resume for your review and consideration on the staff member position for the 2013-2014 school year. As a staffer of the previous year I am more than well acquainted to Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign and Adobe Bridge, all of which are important programs needed to produce a proficient publication such as yours. I am also experienced in writing stories, interviewing and taking pictures on a time specific deadline. With my experience I will be able to complete my own work as well as help others with theirs. I enjoy using the Adobe programs, taking pictures, as well as writing stories. I am able to meet deadlines and help others with their work as well. I am used to performing in stressful situations, so tight deadlines will not be a problem. Commitment to this publication will not be a problem as I commit myself wholly to each and every activity in which I participate. Although my accompanying resume illustrates myself well, I believe a face-to-face interview would assure you in your decision process. Thank you so much for your consideration and I look forward to hearing from you soon. Respectfully yours,

Ciara McCoy

CIARA MCCOY 1800 Curry Avenue Orlando, FL 32812

Ciaraquinnmccoy@gmail.com

(407) 394-9953

OBJECTIVE To gain work experience through obtaining a leadership position and challenging my own leadership skills. EDUCATION Completed on year at William R. Boone High School Graduation date: June 2015 G.P.A. 3.9 EXPERIENCE • Hi-Lights newspaper staffer Aug. 2012-present. Wrote stories, took pictures and did interviews. Worked under a tight deadline, sold ads, and designed pages. Proficient in Photoshop, InDesign and Adobe Bridge. ACTIVITIES • Varsity softball team for William R. Boone High School from January to April of 2012 and 2013. • Orlando Aftershock tournament softball team in Aug. 2011-present. • Hi-Lights newspaper staff in Aug. 2012-present. AWARDS AND HONORS • Selected as an All Metro East Softball Team Outfielder in Central Florida in 2013. • Awarded Best Defensive Player award in 2013. • Awarded First Place at the Modern Woodsmen of America Oration contest at the school wide level and Second Place at the county wide level in 2011. • Awarded Second Place Overall at the Orange County Science Fair in 2011. • Awarded ‘Most Out Of The Box Thinker’ at the Orange County Science Fair in 2011. • Selected to be apart of Team USA softball in 2010-2011.

REFERENCES 1. Dan Lobozzo- Orlando Aftershock Softball Head Coach (407) 470-9245 2. Renee Burke- Hi-Lights Newspaper Advisor (407) 443-8451 3. John Cassady- UPS Manager (407) 342-0066

SELF-ANALYTICAL EVALUATION My start in journalism arose from my sister, Jessica. When Jessica came to Boone she didn’t know very many people so she decided to join the newspaper staff. She would bring home stories everyday about what went on in her newspaper class and about her famous teacher who she simply referred to as, “Burke”. Jessica constantly badgered me on whether I was going to join newspaper staff and follow in her footsteps. I wasn’t sure at the time what I was going to do but when it came time to picking freshman classes, I had decided to give journalism a shot. I worked through journalism in my freshman year and it was a little scary to me. I sort of knew a couple people and I really knew one person but let’s just say we “drifted apart”. Most of the people I knew were in Burke’s second period and I felt really out of place in first period that year. When first starting class that year I was set on being apart of the newspaper staff but I found over time that newspaper and the individuals on newspaper staff appealed more to me than that of yearbook. I really wanted to be apart of something outside of sports. So near the end of the year I decided to apply. When I first came on staff in the beginning of the year I wasn’t very deft at using the adobe programs. I struggled with being creative in Photoshop and InDesign. I quickly learned the ways of the programs and I also learned that if you’re off deadline, it’s scary. And stressful. But mostly scary. I learned that for a publication to run efficiently and correct, your staff has to be completely dedicated and able to complete tasks. As far as teamwork goes, a newspaper staff has to work wholeheartedly together. One must work with fellow staff members such as if you are working together on a story or if one is behind another staff member has to help the other achieve their work before deadline occurs. Advertising Sales are a big part of our publication. It provides us with money so our paper can be printed. If one person doesn’t sell their ads it sets the paper back. When multiple people don’t sell ads the paper gets set back that much more. Newspaper was an important course to take because it allowed the simulation of working under pressure on a deadline. I will take the skills I acquired during newspaper into my life in the future. Working continuously on a deadline gives one responsibility. In a publication such as this one you have to be held accountable for your actions.

REFLECTION #1 I believe my most significant piece of work this year was the piece I wrote entitled, “Clubs reveal true meanings”. My purpose for writing this piece was to let people know about some of the more unknown clubs around school. In this piece it goes in detail in telling exactly what each club does. This piece wasn’t too easy to complete considering finding pictures was a big issue. I had to do in depth research on each of these six clubs in order for this story to inform our readers. The basic format from first to final draft stayed the same in the actual writing aspect but as far as the graphic goes, this changed drastically. I started with three pictures and at my final product I ended with only one big graphic across the top of the Social Justice Club performing a protest. This club I believed was the most important so I decided to make it the dominate graphic of the story. I first started this piece by interviewing one member of each of the six clubs I wrote about(Anime, Engineering, Model UN, Science Olympics, Social Justice and Tactical Wizardry). From these interviews I evolved six mini stories and compiled them into one big story with six sub heads. I focused each story on why the club is important in itself and developed each angle from quotes from the members I interviewed. Along the way I learned that I probably should have interviewed at least two members from each club just so I could have had a little more detail. I particularly like how the story has one big dominate graphic that draws the eye right away and then the story is very fluid and easy to read because of the six sub heads.

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DRIVER’S EDUCATION NO LONGER MEETS REQUIREMENT

TOASTMASTERS #1066 EARL K. WOOD AWARD

After July 1, the Driver’s Education class on Florida Virtual School will not count for the online class requirement current freshman and sophomores must have.

Completing against nine other Orange County District schools, senior Steele Sutphin placed second in the Toastmasters #1066 Earl K. Wood Scholarship.

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PROTEST. The Social Justice Club [Pictured: Seniors Blake Daniels, Rebecca Burns and Devan Spear] protests outside of Publix for the Coalition of Immokalee Worker Farmers Rights. “I felt I was deeply connected with everyone fighting for the same cause,” senior Social Justice vice president Devan Spear said. Along with this protest, the Social Justice Club participated in gleaning where they collect crops from farmers’ fields after they have been commercially harvested.

Clubs reveal true meanings By CIARA mCCOY

Anime Club immerses itself in different styles Anime Club members come together every Thursday in room 505 and bond over watching different styles of Anime. Genres include, Harem, Mecha, Yaoi and other styles. Some members play cards while others play anime-related games. Each week they focus on a different anime style. “[Anime club] is important because it is a place where we can be ourselves and where we all share something,” sophomore Damariz Castillo said.

Engineering Club overcomes challenges Every Monday in physics teacher Mike Undieme’s room, the Engineering Club meets and competes in mini competitions amongst themselves. Members split into groups and construct projects according to a given task, like building a model to hold textbooks or a bridge model. Whichever team completes the task

first is declared the winner. “[Engineering Club] gets kids interested in engineering. It promotes creativity and gets you interested in new projects,” sophomore Chinien Cadeau said. Cadeau believes engineering is interesting because they have robot competitions where juniors and seniors can participate.

Model United Nations Club sets standards for the future The Model United Nations Club takes pride in their meetings on Fridays in room 558 where they spend most of their time in conferences. They choose a country to represent and split into commitees and research each country’s views. “[Model United Nations] is an important thing in the world. It gets kids prepared for the future and educates them on what’s going on in the world,” freshman Isabel Beard said. The Model United Nations Club attends conferences and debates on national issues and hosts its own conferences, just like the real United

Nations does.

Science Olympics Club competes in Science Olympiad The Science Olympics Club was determined to win the Science Olympiad competition. Teams competed in a series of science-based tests that one’s team has prepared all year. The Science Olympics Club met more in the first semester with meetings on Wednesdays and Thursdays in science teacher Mark Sugimodo’s room. “[Science Olympics] is important because it educates teens and gets them to become more active in science,” junior Ariana Faraji said. The Science Olympiad competition took place on Jan. 19 at Lake Nona Middle School, where two team members placed third.

Social Justice Club helps community While the Social Justice Club focuses on community service, they identify themselves as an activist club. Club members participate in human rights

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protests, fundrasing, volunteering at the Russell Home, gleaning and other community sevice projects. “Social Justice provides a venue for people to voice their concerns and make changes,” club president Alexandra Schelle, senior, said. The Social Justice Club meets every Thursday after school in history teacher Ian Gold’s room 128.

#the411 ANImE Room 505 Thursdays

ENGINEERING Room 1 3-105 Mondays

mODEL UN Room 10-212

Tactical Wizardry Club goes Fridays above and beyond SCIENCE The Tactical Wizardry Club spends its Friday afternnoon meetings in science teacher Emily Smith’s room playing the card game “Magic the Gathering.” According to member sophomore Dylan Forehand, the members get together and discuss current events going on in school and around the world and express their opinions. “[Tactical Wizardry Club] brings all these people together. It’s different than other clubs because most kids join it because they feel they won’t be ostracized even if they are being ‘nerdy’,” Forehand said.

OLYmPICS Room 558 Wednesdays/ Thursdays

SOCIAL JUSTICE Room 128 Thursdays

TACTICAL WIZARDRY Room 508 Fridays

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REFLECTION #2 A piece I think that could still use work is “Red coats retake American charts”. From this piece I learned that you have to use your space creatively when you are given a story such as this one. With this topic you have so much freedom to branch out and be creative. From first to final draft it evolved from an idea to the actual piece of work. I started not having a single idea how I was going to express this idea on the computer and by the end with some help it evolved into a refreshing design. If I had the chance to improve this story I would first start by removing the box around the One Direction members and make the One Direction members the same size as The Beatles. I’d also line up the pictures of Abbey Road so they are exactly lined up. My biographies at the bottom could also be improved. The two don’t really flow as much as they should so I would improve upon that. I also think that I would add under each band member a personal biography or stat box for each one. Overall I feel pretty good about this piece but i do feel it could be made even better if the changes above were added. Throughout this piece I tried to get specific stats about each band and then about other British artist and their impact on America.

Friday, March15, 2013 hilights.org

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VALENCIA DUAL ENROLLMENT

SENIOR YARD SIGNS

The deadline to apply for the Valencia Dual Enrollment program is April 1. Information and the application can be found on the Valencia website www.valenciacolllege.edu/dual or in the College and Career Center.

Class of 2013 yard signs will soon be available for seniors. The signs are $15 on a first come, first serve basis. The deadline for pre-order forms is April 12 and can be found in the main office. Payment can be made with a cash or check made out to Boone High School.

Redcoats retake American charts content by CIARA MCCOY

ßBritish artists Rolling Stone ranked Coldplay the fourth best band of the 2000’s. In the U.S., Adele’s album held the top position longer than any other album since 1985 and is a certified Diamond. The album has sold 25 million copies worldwide. Adele’s debut album 19 went double platinum in the U.S. in 2008. Jay Sean ranked No. 35 in Billboard’s Hot 100 Artists of 2009.

The Beatles Biography: The Beatles were a rock group formed in the 1960’s. They built up their reputation by playing in clubs in Liverpool and Hamburg over three years. They gained popularity in the United Kingdom after they released their single ‘Love Me Do’ in 1962. Initially, Capitol Records would not let The Beatles release their songs in the U.S.A. Near the end of 1963, DJ Carrol James began playing The Beatles records, beginning their increase in popularity. Capitol Records then released their hit single, “I Want to Hold Your Hand” which sold one million copies and was number one on the charts by mid-January. This sparked the huge popularity of The Beatles. The time when they were extremely popular is called ‘beatlemania’. They were the original ‘fab four’. They have inﬂuenced numerous musicians today.

One Direction Biography: The members of One Direction all grew up in England and Ireland. Simon Cowell fromed One Direction on The X Factor in 2010. They gained a lot of popularity while on the show. After finishing third on the show, they signed with Simon Cowell’s record label. This record label was Syco Records. Then, they gained popularity in the United States. They signed in the United States with Columbia Records. Their two albums Up All Night and Take Me Home have caught the interest of millions of people across the U.S. and around the world. They have become a worldwide phenomenon.

Records sold Worldwide: 250 million

Records sold Worldwide: 15 million

Records sold in United States: 177 million

Records sold in United States: 3 million

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How do you feel about these British artists?

regarding Adele

Adele is my favorite female singer. Her singing voice is beautiful. All her music has meaning. Nyaliny Ruach, sophomore

regarding Ed Sheeran

Ed Sheeran is different than others. He actually makes relatable music. His music makes me feel cool, calm and collective. Laya Al-Khalil, senior

regarding The Beatles

The Beatles are the best band ever. I love them. They have influenced me a lot. Nick Owens, junior

regarding Coldplay

Coldplay is interesting and I like their music. Jon Bartelt, freshman

At the 2009 Grammy Awards, Adele received Best New Artist and Best Female Pop Vocal Performance. In early 2012, The Wanted began to see success in the U.S. and Canada, with their hit single “Glad You Came” selling 3 million copies and hitting #3 on the Billboard Hot 100. Their second single “Chasing The Sun” is their second Billboard chart. In 2012, Taio Cruz co-wrote the song “Without You,” giving David Guetta his first U.S. number one, adding to Cruz’s hit streak with his third number one song in the U.S. One Direction’s networth is $30 million. The Beatles net worth is around 3 billion.

REFLECTION #3

I chose this picture because I think that is an overall interesting photograph. I am proud of this picture because I feel it completely draws your attention to the center of visual interest. This would be the piece of art Dylan Forehand is holding. I like this picture because the subject is very happy about what he made in class that day and it shows in the photograph. English class 2-22_Ciara0014

I chose this picture because I took it of someone doing something that I love. Softball is extremely important to me and I feel this picture represents softball pretty well. I think this picture is good because it demonstrates a nice use of rule of thirds. I also like this because it is an action shot where Caylonna Perdue is throwing the ball to one of her teammates. I think the orange socks and the dirt in the wind on the ground would attract people to this photo. Softball jv practice 2-22_ Ciara0047

I chose this picture because I think it is interesting in the way that the center of visual interest draws your eye right away. I like the bright colors of the girls project with the plain colors of the classroom. The photo also has rule of thirds because the girl is on the left side of the picture. SpanishClass 4-23_Ciara

REFLECTION #4 As part of the 2012-2013 Hi-Lights newspaper I believe I was an asset to this years staff because one could always count on me to get my stories done on time. My stories were almost always on deadline and to a proficient standard. As a part of hilights.org I completed all web stories I was suppose to do. I did not skip any stories. I always found time to come in and get my given story done no matter the circumstances. I came in after school as well as during other periods to make sure my stories were completed on time. As far as my commitment to Hi-lights I believe I was more than committed. I spent time outside of school coming in and working on given stories. I skipped softball practices to complete tasks. And that in itself is saying something considering softball is the most important thing to me in my life. I attended all outside activities including camp, Green Up Boone, Relay for Life, and countless other activities.

REFLECTION #5 Problems I encountered this year were that you can’t completely rely on another person to get the job done. You have to take it upon yourself to see that it’s getting done. During February issue I waited for my editor to tell me exactly how to have my page designed instead of taking it upon myself to just do the work so I could stay on deadline. If I was ever put in a situation such as this one again I would probably just do all the work myself and I wouldn’t wait until my editor ‘got around to it’. I feel I didn’t handle the situation in the best way at first. I really wasn’t expecting my story to get pulled to the next issue and when I learned this I felt that during the next issue I completed the story and I was happy with its product.

REFLECTION #6 My first goal was to meet all deadline. I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t completely succeed in fulfilling this goal because my story was pulled to the next issue in February. But after this I met all deadline to make sure my story was going to press. My second goal was to not procrastinate. I feel I fulfilled this goal pretty well. I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wait till the last minute to complete my assigned stories. I tried to get them done as quickly as I could to stay on deadline. My third goal was to write more feature stories. This semester I wrote two feature stories. My clubs story and my Custodian Hospitality story were both feature stories. So I believe I fulfilled this goal of writing more feature stories.

REFLECTION #7 N9: Sports news/ Players seek district title, page 10, Dec. 14, 2012 10

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sports Players seek district title

We have a lot of chemistry. Last year we had a lot of talent, but we played as individuals. We’re a lot more serious this year. Ivan Kaled, junior

Boys’ soccer team is determined to make a comeback By CIARA MCCOY Being better than previous years has always been the goal of the boys’ soccer team, but this season they are more determined than ever. The boys have not lost a game at home since last year and are 16-0 for home games. They also beat Osceola (2-1) this season opposed to last season when they lost (0-6). “It’s an accomplishment that we’ve kept our winning streak at home. There is a lot less attitude and a lot more mutual respect from everybody,” sophomore Noah Franklin said. Junior Ivan Kaled thinks this team is better than previous years’. He believes in the coaching staff and treating the players as individuals. “We have a lot of chemistry. Last year we had a lot of talent, but we played as individuals. We’re a lot more serious this year,” Kaled said. Practices directly affect how the team does in the games. “[Practices] can be frustrating, but they unite the group,” senior Connor Wood said. As the season progresses, the boys work more as a team. They have come together and everyone is communicating. This change in attitude is reflected in their ability to play well in games. The three captains, seniors Juan Caceres, Connor Wood and Jonathan Craig are key players. They not only are strong players, but they provide

leadership on the field each game. Franklin is one of the team’s goalies and had 13 saves in their game against Osceola, Caceres has two hat tricks, and Craig leads the team with six assists. Caceres currently leads the team with 19 goals. “It all starts from the beginning [of the season]; we grow and communicate. Everybody is a smart player and we’ve been playing for a while,” Franklin said. The boys are currently 4-2-2 with 17 games left in the season. Every time they experience a loss they rework their strategy and learn from it. “We are definitely a lot more focused; the kids on the team take it more seriously than last year. We did have more talent but we work as a team this year. Last year one player would try to do it all himself,” Kaled said. Part of the change comes from the new coaching staff. Last year was coach Bobby Hurring’s first year but since this year is his second year, the boys have had more time to mesh together and get on the same page. The boys feel he has a lot of experience and gets them pumped and ready to play their best. “Our team has one more year of experience under the current coaching staff and very strong senior leadership. Most importantly, all of our players give us 100 percent each day,” assistant coach Trent Frederick said. In the end, the boys main goal is to make it past districts and to states. They believe time and effort will make moving on to the playoffs a definite possibility.

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KICK. On Dec. 5 at home against Colonial, goalie Noah Franklin kicks the ball down the field to one of his teammates. “[Making varsity] felt really accomplished. It’s one of the best things that’s happened for me this year so far,” Franklin, sophomore said. The boys will go against Freedom at home tonight at 7:30 p.m.

Strong ties, high standards Girls’ soccer team gains confidence through teamwork

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CHASING THE GOAL. At the home game against Wekiva High School, junior forward Sabdie Alvarado makes her way to score one of the goals ensuring the team’s victory (4-0). “I practice my hardest everyday to play the best I can for my team and myself every game,” Alvarado said. The girls have high hopes to make it to the final four.

By KARINA FLORES As tensions run high on the field, the girls’ varsity soccer team maintains unprecedented chemistry this season, acting as one team for a common goal. “When something happens on the field, something we did wrong, we know how to laugh about it because we’re all friends. We know we aren’t going to be awkward. We can pick everyone up,” senior captain Sloane Hudkins said. The girls are currently 9-2-1 and head coach Brooke Smith anticipates the wins will continue to lead. They lost to Apopka High School (3-1) on Nov. 13. Mid-fielder senior Alexandra Clayton scored the only goal. Since their defeat, the team has come together and maintained a four game winning streak. “We win as a team, and we lose as a team. Our good wins are due to us playing as one, using communication

and putting in effort on the field,” sophomore forward Emily Stearns said. The teams’ success can also be attributed to captains senior Alexandra Clayton and senior Kayla Combs. Their dedication and skills on the field, along with their friendship off the field, motivates each other to improve. These key players along with the other six seniors motivate the majority of the team made up of sophomores and juniors. The new additions to the team have brought on a new level of competition and have helped the team maintain their winning streak. According to Smith, every player has to compete for a starting position and if one slacks off, they can be taken out very easily. Clayton and Combs lead by example, driving the underclassmen to be leaders themselves. “The girls want to win and are willing to work hard for it. There is not just one leader on our team. We have many leaders at all ages,” Smith said. Their strong win against East River High School (8-0) displays the teams’

I would like this story to represent me because I feel it is a proficient sports news article. I feel that it completely fits the description in this category. I feel that the interviews in the story express clearly how the team was thinking and feeling and that the content is explains the topic well.

confidence and talent gained through their newfound chemistry. Stearns and junior Sabdie Alvarado each scored two goals. Sophomore Kennedy Heath, juniors Rachel Bridewell and Dyana Herrera and senior Heidi Hill each tallied a goal. Stearns, Alvarado and Clayton each contributed with assists. Smith believes the team will be able to qualify for districts and be able to compete in the final four. Improved communication, creative plays, leadership and team cohesiveness are qualities that will take the team further in the district finals. “We have the talent and confidence to take on the usual top performers in our district,” Smith said. The girls have four more games for the season until the district quarterfinals on Jan. 14. So far the girls displayed defensive and offensive prowess by blowing out Cypress Creek (4-0), Edgewater (6-1), and Lake Nona (8-0). The girls host the last home game against West Orange on Dec. 20.

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DRIVER’S EDUCATION NO LONGER MEETS REQUIREMENT

TOASTMASTERS #1066 EARL K. WOOD AWARD

After July 1, the Driver’s Education class on Florida Virtual School will not count for the online class requirement current freshman and sophomores must have.

I want this story to represent me because I feel like this story completely described the topic to a proficient manner. I also think that the quotes give each mini story a voice of its own. I feel that if a kid was looking to join a club that this story would definitely tell them what they need to know.

Completing against nine other Orange County District schools, senior Steele Sutphin placed second in the Toastmasters #1066 Earl K. Wood Scholarship.

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Clubs reveal true meanings By CIARA mCCOY

Nations does.

Social Justice Club helps community While the Social Justice Club focuses on community service, they identify themselves as an activist club. Club members participate in human rights

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#the411 ANImE Room 505 Thursdays

ENGINEERING Room 1 3-105 Mondays

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OLYmPICS Room 558 Wednesdays/ Thursdays

SOCIAL JUSTICE Room 128 Thursdays

TACTICAL WIZARDRY Room 508 Fridays

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MOST MEMORABLE TEACHER OR CLASS?

Don’t be afraid to try something new, it is all a part of the experience of life. Vicky Lam, senior

Mr. Eslava because I’ve had him as a teacher for four years and he has helped me become a great musician and a responsible adult. Bridget Bonnette, senior

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ORDER. At the state competition, junior Elizabeth Barahona, senior Emily Blaydes and junior Brendan Francis stand outside the courtrooms. “[Mock trial] boosts your confidence in things like public speaking,” Blaydes said.

Mock trial takes fourth By THOMAS EGAN With a fourth place finish, the Mock Trial team ended their season at the state competition with their best finish in over four years. “I was really excited because it was the best we had ever done at mock trial in my time,” senior Emily Blaydes said. The high school mock trial program simulates a real courtroom experience and allows participants to practice their law skills. During competition, teams are restricted only to the materials supplied in their case packet. The team began studying the case in September, to prepare their arguments and defenses. In state competition, judges preside over the Florida high school teams and give scores for the team’s performance. Individual scores are given in each category, such as cross-examinations, opening statements and witness testimony, and then the scores are added up to determine the total scores. “A lot of preparations goes into preparing the case,” senior Monica Joyce said. Junior Brendan Francis won one of five award presented for Top Attorney at the competition. Mock Trial competition prepares law students, such as Joyce, Blaydes and Francis, for future careers in law. “You learn a lot of good public speaking skills because you have to talk in front of people and you learn a lot about the law,” Blaydes said.

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Jennifer Hilley and Carlotta Mendoza Iglesias reward custodians

SIGN IT. Countless students sign a card given to the custodians. “I felt warm and fuzzy inside and I felt I needed to help because I believed it was the right thing to do,” senior Samuel Dracket said. The custodians received their bonuses in the cafeteria.

By CIARA MCCOY In December, every custodian received a $175 holiday bonus. English teacher Jennifer Hilley and Assistant Principal Carlota Mendoza Iglesias continued a project formerly known as Project X, but now simply titled Custodian Hospitality. The pair raised money with help from Spanish Honor Society, National Honor Society, the Credit Union, FCA, teachers, students and countless others. “I’d like to believe the custodians were happy. The thank you notes we received were unbelievable and there were definitely tears,” Hilley said. According to Hilley, in 2009 she was discussing the custodians and student Mary Claire Dillard raised her hand saying that the custodians should be recognized for all of the things they do at school. From this conversation in class that day, they developed Project X. Every year around the December holidays MendozaIglesias and Hilley raise money to reward the 12 custodians. All together they made collection boxes, where students could donate and received numerous donations from teachers

directly. Senior Alexandra Schelle constructed the collection boxes. She along with countless other students contributed in helping the Custodian Hospitality Project. Iglesias felt a personal connection to the custodians. She works with the custodians on a personal level and she is the administrator who supervises them and feels they need to be appreciated on campus for all of the things they do, especially by the students. “They were honestly shocked! They felt they were noticed and loved by all at Boone, especially our wonderful students,” Iglesias said. In the previous year the project underwent a year long hiatus and the pair wanted this years to be equally as special as the previous years. “Mrs. Iglesias and I regretted not doing it last year. So we decided to start it up again,” Hilley said. Hilley and Iglesias worked diligently for all of the custodians to be recognized for the hard work they do everyday. They believe these custodians deserve holiday bonuses above all others based on the work they do for everyone everyday.

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custodians received holiday bonuses.

175 dollars were presented to each custodian.

6+ clubs helped with the Custodian Hospitality Project.

Student pursues audio career

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It made me realize how prepared I was to enter the industry. It all comes so naturally to me. Timothy Hamilton senior

By TOMMY MCDONALD While seniors are finishing their final year of high school on campus, senior Timothy Hamilton is already forging the basis for his professional career. Hamilton is studying sound engineering, a skill that can be applied to a career in producing and mastering audio for a variety of purposes. He is also displaying his knowledge in the Skills USA competition, a competition that tests students around the nation in a specific business skill. After placing gold in regionals, Hamilton advanced to compete in states on April 29 with his classmate and partner, Cynthia Gonzalez, in the visual audio section of the competition. They did not place. “Getting gold [in regionals] surprised us, because the team [we]

were competing against had been in the program longer than us,” Hamilton said. For Hamilton, the competition has served as an experience to test his new ability in an applied setting. “It made me realize how prepared I was to enter the industry and how well I would do once I’ve gotten a job. It all comes so naturally to me. The judges are looking to hire me,” Hamilton said. Orlando Tech provides Hamilton a way to accelerate his start into his career of audio engineering. He received the cost of the course, $2,000, for free and is able to transfer credit hours over to Valencia State College when he finishes Orlando Tech. At Valencia, he plans to obtain an Associates Degree in Sound Production. “I don’t need anymore degrees

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CATCH IT. On Dec. 13 at the Senior Breakfast, senior Kristi Creel catches her pancakes. “The Senior Breakfast made me feel happy that I was finally a senior attending the Senior Breakfast but sad at the same time for the year almost being over,” Creel said. Creel is attending Florida Southern University in the fall.

TECH SAAVY. Three students (junior Steven Espinoza, junior Yaritza Ferrer and sophomore Matthew Babcock) of 30 throughout the county won laptops from High School High Tech Program. “I just felt really happy,” Babcock said. The three of them submitted essays and were chosen to receive laptops.

COLLECT. At the WESH canned food drive on Dec. 13, junior Katharyn Lindborg packages cans collected into a box .“It felt really great to be apart of the canned food drive because I know my time and effort was going to such a wonderful cause,” Lindborg said. Lindborg is the Junior Class president.

because after a certain point you can’t teach this industry. Rather, you have to prove yourself on the job and what you’re capable of,” Hamilton said. His instructor Glenn Feit also believes that fundamental skills help one succeed in the industry rather than specialized training. Feit notes that the changing technology in the field make knowing one piece of equipment or software less valuable than being able to adapt to whatever a certain job will require one to use. “One needs to know how to be a problem solver and how to learn how to keep learning all the time,” Feit said. Hamilton is currently arranging his first job with a family friend whose company sets up events with sound equipment, his desired occupation.

photo/MADISON NAGLE DANCE. On Jan 26, sophomore Mekayla Hudak performs with the American Sign Language Club at Brave Aid. “Performing at Brave Aid was the highlight of my sophomore year,” Hudak said. They signed the Gangnam Style dance.

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Iced hazelnut macchiato; it’s delicious and has a refreshing taste. Matthew Casler, freshman

I like caramel macchiatos because I haven’t tried anything else. Dion Ross, sophomore

Iced white chocolate mocha, because it is cool, caffeinated and sweet. Cierra Walker, junior

A venti iced coffee with soy milk and vanilla because it has a lot of caffeine. Rachel Pierce, senior

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I like caramel macchiatos because I haven’t tried anything else. Dion Ross, sophomore

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Visine is on sale Austin Hall: I feel like we live in a world of royalty; a world full of princesses and princes that feel like they own the world. I have no idea where it comes from, but kids these days have a strange sense of entitlement. Sam Holleman: I think it’s the parents. They are so afraid of telling their children ‘no’ that these kids have developed this philosophy of always getting what they want. AH: I agree. I hear parents say things like ‘you’re spoiled to death!’ and I do not understand it. That parent worked his or her whole life to make more than enough money to support his or her family, so that they could provide their children with nice things, but they then turn around and buy their child everything they want. SH: Our parents worked their fart cannons off to get everything they have in their lives, and they don’t want their kids to have to do the same things they did, so they go to the extreme and hand everything to our generation on a silver platter with a cherry on top and maybe a side of mashed potatoes. Mashed potatoes and a dessert item with a cherry on the same shiny silver platter may seem like an odd combination, but my point is made nonetheless. AH: I do agree that it doesn’t sound very appetizing. It’s kind of counter-intuitive because the point of a cherry is to put on ice cream. Without the ice cream, it is just a plate with a cherry and some potatoes. If any of these kids wanted the ice cream and mashed potatoes, they could have it. Mommy and daddy would buy it for them in a heartbeat. SH: ‘No’ has become a forgotten word in the parent dictionary. And because of that, we have kids with an attitude of ‘give me things because I deserve them’ rather than ‘I will earn the things I want.’ AH: And the kids who say they deserve them are usually the last ones who do. The ones who seem to complain about how they do not get everything they ask for, are usually the kids who do not work for anything. They whine and complain and moan until their wishes are fulfilled by mommy and daddy. These are the kids who give us teenagers a bad name. I am not saying that I am perfect and that I do not ask for things that I want, but I like to think that I do not throw a fit. I ask for things within reason, or I just work my thunder buns off and I buy it with my own hard-earned money. Money that I earned with my blood, sweat and tears. But mostly tears...definitely a lot of tears. SH: Kids these days have never truly had to work for anything. Granted, they haven’t been around a very long time to work for stuff, but over the time they have been around, they merely ask for it. Instead of having to get a job to have spending money, kids just ask for it from their parent(s) or guardians. Everything is handed to them and because of that, they have learned nothing about working and paying for their efforts. AH: I get what you’re saying, but it seems to be a recurring pattern. I feel the same way about the whole “kids not working for anything and asking for everything” stuff, but I feel like it is not all their fault. The job market for the entire country has been very low for the past decade, so it is not entirely our generation’s fault for the unemployment. There are people who try to get a job but just can’t. The lucky few who do get a job should be appreciative of the opportunity to get that cash flow. SH: You would think the lack of prosperity in the job market would wake our generation up to the fact that we need to actually try in order to succeed, but here we are. AH: Our generation seems to be one that is allergic to work. Kind of like how we are allergic to healthy foods. It seems like everyone gets red, itchy eyes from the thought of work, but it is pollen season so who knows. I think Visine is on sale, so they can use that to help with their eyes.

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

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

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

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DRIVER’S EDUCATION NO LONGER MEETS REQUIREMENT

TOASTMASTERS #1066 EARL K. WOOD AWARD

After July 1, the Driver’s Education class on Florida Virtual School will not count for the online class requirement current freshman and sophomores must have.

Completing against nine other Orange County District schools, senior Steele Sutphin placed second in the Toastmasters #1066 Earl K. Wood Scholarship.

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Clubs reveal true meanings By CIARA mCCOY

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Social Justice Club helps community While the Social Justice Club focuses on community service, they identify themselves as an activist club. Club members participate in human rights

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MOST MEMORABLE TEACHER OR CLASS?

Don’t be afraid to try something new, it is all a part of the experience of life. Vicky Lam, senior

Mr. Eslava because I’ve had him as a teacher for four years and he has helped me become a great musician and a responsible adult. Bridget Bonnette, senior

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It made me realize how prepared I was to enter the industry. It all comes so naturally to me. Timothy Hamilton senior

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custodians received holiday bonuses.

175 dollars were presented to each custodian.

6+ clubs helped with the Custodian Hospitality Project.

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2004: Delivers keynote address at Democratic National Convention

1992: Begins teaching constitutional law at University of Chicago

1991: Graduates from Harvard Law School

2012: Passes the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act

Are you a democrat or republican? Women should be allowed to get an abortion.

Gays should be allowed to marry.

All Americans should have equal access to healthcare, regardless of preexisting conditions.

Republican: no

The government should budget more money to the military.

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The 2nd amendment states the right to bear arms, but should rights be limited?

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You are a Democrat

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The Republican Party was founded in 1854. Their philosophy is that of a Conservative. They promote traditional social institutions. Republicans favor a less regulated free-enterprise and a smaller government. They are often referred to as the ‘Grand Old Party’ (GOP). The first significant Republican was Abraham Lincoln. They are also represented by the symbol of an Elephant.

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1996: Elected Illinois Senator

Sept.. 6, 2012: Acceptance of the Democratic Party’s nomination for president

Jan. 20, 2009: Obama becomes the 44th President of the United States

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Full Name: Barack Hussein Obama II Party: Democratic Age: 51 Date of Birth: Aug. 4, 1961 Born: Honolulu, HI Spouse: Michelle Obama Married: 1992 Religion: Christian Net worth: $11.8 billion

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By OLIVIA QUATTRONE Every four years the presidential election comes around. The candidates embark on long, complicated campaign trails, participate in conventions and make hundreds of speeches in an attempt to convince the public to vote for them. However, not all Americans vote. In the 2008 election, only 61 percent of eligible Americans voted. Low voter turnout is especially common among young voters. Though people between the ages of 18 and 29 make up 21 percent of the eligible voting population, only 17 percent actually voted in 2008. Less than half of 18-year-olds are registered to vote compared to 71 percent of the rest of the population. Senior Dillon Knox is registered to vote. He was registered at the To see school when the supervisor of student’s opinions about elections came. “[I g o t this topic, registered] because scan this QR I’m politically active, and I have code with your strong beliefs about smartphone. the candidates,” Knox said. A main reason that people do not vote is because of a lack of opinion. A common belief among voters is that their vote does not matter, that nothing will change and that there is nothing they can do. However, individual votes do matter. Each vote carries a weight, and though the weight varies by state, the national weight for a vote equals one. “I think that all one has to do is remember the election of 2000, here in Florida where a difference between 537 votes (out of millions) was the difference between Bush. and Gore becoming president. I am a firm believer that everyone’s vote does make a difference,” Kim Davison, Advanced Placement United States government and civics teacher said. Voting affects how the government is run. In order to have certain preferences represented, one must be informed and choose a candidate who will enact those policies. “[People should vote] because they should want their voices to be heard and they should want someone in office who has the same views as theirs,” Knox said. When one does not vote, he is allowing others to make political choices for him. “I also feel strongly that if you don’t express your preferences with your vote, then you have no business complaining about outcomes or your dissatisfaction with governmental matters. It demonstrates that if you aren’t exercising your civic responsibility and duty as a citizen to be informed about candidates and issues and voting accordingly, then other interests can prevail that you might not agree with and you did nothing about it. If you did vote and you’re not satisfied then work harder toward your cause,” Davison said. Even if one can not vote, there are still ways to become active in politics. Campaigning, attending rallies and joining political interest groups are ways one can become engaged in political processes early on.

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The Democratic Party was established in the early 1790’s. Their philosophy is that of a Liberal. They believe in very strong equality of opportunity social progressivism. The first major Democratic president was Andrew Jackson. They are represented by the symbol of a Donkey.

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PSAT REGISTRATION CLOSES TODAY

ELECTION POLLS CONTINUOUSLY CLOSE

Today is the last day for 11th graders to purchase tickets for the PSAT on Oct. 17. Tickets can be purchased after school in Student Services. 11th graders must take the PSAT to qualify for the National Merit Scholarship.

Throughout the 2012 presidential election President Barack Obama has had a continuous slim lead over former Governor Mitt Romney. As of press date, Oct. 3, Obama leads in electoral college votes with a 49.1 percent compared to Romney’s 45.1 percent. National election day is Nov. 6.

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What political party do you feel best represents you?

Ben: 34 Practices internal medicine in Boston Josh: 37 Owner of Romney Ventures

Craig: 31 Advertising Music Producer at McGarry Boven

2002: Led the Salt Lake Organizing Committee for the Winter Olympic Games

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I’m a democrat because that is what my family is. Trinity Alexander, freshman

Full Name: Willard Mitt Romney Party: Republican Age: 65 Date of Birth: March 12, 1947 Born: Detroit, Michigan Spouse: Ann Romney Married: 1969 Religion: Mormon Church Net worth: $250 million

Aug. 28, 2012: Accepts nomination for the Republican Party’s official candidate

[I’m a] democrat because my parents are and that is how I was raised. Garrett Carr, junior

Her answers matched those of a democrat

1975: Attends Harvard Law 1971: Receives and Business School. Receives undergraduate degree at Law and Master of Business Brigham Young University Administration degrees

I’m a republican because I agree with their views more than the democrats. Madison Barnett, sophomore Her answers matched those of a republican

Former Governor Mitt Romney 2008: Runs for presidential nomination, loses to John McCain

1994: Runs for Massachusetts senate, defeated by incumbent Edward Kennedy

2006: Passed state wide healthcare in Massachusetts

[I’m a] democrat because that is what Obama is. Brandon Suggs, senior

1983: Founds Bain Capital by request of Bill Bain

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Swing states decide election

or republican? Republican: The Republican Party was founded in 1854. Their philosophy is that of a Conservative. They promote traditional social institutions. Republicans favor a less regulated free-enterprise and a smaller government. They are often referred to as the ‘Grand Old Party’ (GOP). The first significant Republican was Abraham Lincoln. They are also represented by the symbol of an Elephant.

Democrat: The Democratic Party was established in the early 1790’s. Their philosophy is that of a Liberal. They believe in very strong equality of opportunity social progressivism. The first major Democratic president was Andrew Jackson. They are represented by the symbol of a Donkey.

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By AUSTIN HALL With 29 electoral votes, Florida has one fourth of the 115 swing state votes, enough to make or break a candidate. Former Governor Mitt Romney has 150 guaranteed electoral votes with 41 leaning votes, coming out to a total of 191 electoral votes. President Obama has 150 electoral votes with 69 leaning votes coming out to 232 electoral votes. A candidate needs 270 votes to win the election. The swing states consist of bigger states like Wisconsin (10 votes), Ohio (18 votes), Virginia (13 votes) and North Carolina (15 votes). “[Obama and Romney] just need to keep coming back. Florida has one of the highest electoral votes, with 29, and is pretty evenly split between democrats and republicans,” senior Nicholas DeAngelis said. In the 2012 election, Obama has spent 19 days in Florida. Romney has spent 22 days here. If Obama wins Florida and keeps his 69 leaning votes, that puts him at 261

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would put him at exactly 270 votes, securing the presidency. Obama does not need Florida. If he keeps his leaning votes, he still needs 38 electoral votes. If Obama wins three of the four biggest states, Obama will win the election without Florida. Assuming Romney keeps all his leaning votes, winning Florida would put him at 220 votes. If Romney wins all four of the big swing states, that would give him 276 electoral votes and the election. Romney can not lose more than two of the big swing states, but would still have to win the other five states if he loses two of the big states. Without Florida, Romney would need 80 more electoral votes. This means Romney would need to secure every other swing state except one of the smaller swing states. “[In order to win Florida], Romney must reach the voters through facts,” government teacher James Corbin said. According to a 2012 New York Time article, Obama has a 9 percent lead over Romney in Florida.

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iPhone determines fate of the galaxy Apple iPhone 5 Weight: 112 grams Size: 123.8 x 58.6 x 7.6 mm Screen: 4 inches Camera: 8 Mega Pixels Operating system: iOS 6 Build: Metal Cost: $199 (16GB with 2 year contract) The iPhone 5 is said to be “the best iPhone yet” and is determined to live up to that. It is more advanced than its previous model with new features such as the A6 power chip, LTE wireless technology, along with countless others. Besides all new features, it is 18 percent thinner, 20 percent lighter, and is 12 percent less in volume than its previous model, the iPhone 4S. Apple says, “it’s our thinnest display ever. And it’s the first of its kind.” The new phone has a 4-inch Retina display screen with integrated touch technology. Every iPhone is made based on the philosophy that, “the thought and consideration we put into our products go well beyond design.”

Samsung Galaxy S3

By CIARA MCCOY In an Apple dominated market of smart phones and media players, one Android phone steps above the rest, already rivaling initial sales of the iPhone 5, but whether or not one surpasses the other is up to the consumer.

Weight: 133 grams Size: 136.6 x 70.6 x 8.6mm Screen: 4.8 inches Camera: 8 Mega Pixels Operating system: Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich Build: Plastic Cost: $199 (16 GB with 2 year contract)

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The Samsung Galaxy s3 has rivaled sales of the iPhone. Samsung has pulled out all the stops on this one. New features are the social tag, S beam, AllShare play along with numerous others. The design is said to be inspired by nature with a 4.8 inch high definition display. It also offers LTE networks for a faster 3G connection. Another feature of the Galaxy is typing accuracy. The phone recognizes your typing patterns based on the users fingers proximity to each key. Over all the new Samsung is not laying down in the fight against the iPhone saying that “the next best thing is already here.”

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The Beatles

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Biography: The Beatles were a rock group formed in the 1960’s. They built up their reputation by playing in clubs in Liverpool and Hamburg over three years. They gained popularity in the United Kingdom after they released their single ‘Love Me Do’ in 1962. Initially, Capitol Records would not let The Beatles release their songs in the U.S.A. Near the end of 1963, DJ Carrol James began playing The Beatles records, beginning their increase in popularity. Capitol Records then released their hit single, “I Want to Hold Your Hand” which sold one million copies and was number one on the charts by mid-January. This sparked the huge popularity of The Beatles. The time when they were extremely popular is called ‘beatlemania’. They were the original ‘fab four’. They have inﬂuenced numerous musicians today. Records sold Worldwide: 250 million

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Adele is my favorite female singer. Her singing voice is beautiful. All her music has meaning. Nyaliny Ruach, sophomore

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Biography: The members of One Direction all grew up in England and Ireland. Simon Cowell fromed One Direction on The X Factor in 2010. They gained a lot of popularity while on the show. After finishing third on the show, they signed with Simon Cowell’s record label. This record label was Syco Records. Then, they gained popularity in the United States. They signed in the United States with Columbia Records. Their two albums Up All Night and Take Me Home have caught the interest of millions of people across the U.S. and around the world. They have become a worldwide phenomenon.

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Ed Sheeran is different than others. He actually makes relatable music. His music makes me feel cool, calm and collective. Laya Al-Khalil, senior

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The Beatles are the best band ever. I love them. They have influenced me a lot. Nick Owens, junior

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Coldplay is interesting and I like their music. Jon Bartelt, freshman

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We have a lot of chemistry. Last year we had a lot of talent, but we played as individuals. We’re a lot more serious this year. Ivan Kaled, junior

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Strong ties, high standards Girls’ soccer team gains confidence through teamwork

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New pad is whole package By CIARA MCCOY Apple’s was to create the smallest iPad possible, but still keep the full iPad experience is spot on. The iPad mini fits in one hand and can do everything an iPad can do. The design gives the maximum amount of screen in the space possible. There is a new single-celled battery which is the thinnest ever in an iPad. New features are the 10 hour battery life compared to the last iPad’s eight hours. The iPad mini is also equipped with the A5 power chip. This allows for everything to be fluid such as switching from app to app, watching movies and editing photos. Siri is also a new feature that wasn’t available on the last iPad. AirPlay allows the user to transfer movies from the iPad to an HDTV.

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It is equipped with a 7.9 inch display, is 7.2 mm thick and has a weight of .68 lbs (53 percent lighter than the iPad). The LED-backlit display makes for a more appealing experience. The iPad mini is a greater investment at $329, opposed to the traditional iPad that starts at $499, because it isn’t as bulky to carry around. The device is more convenient than previous models based on size alone. The smaller screen isn’t a negative factor. Overall I give the iPad mini four out of five stars because the iPad mini is basically the same thing as the iPad, so seeing more new features would have been nice to see.

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Tablets face off By CIARA MCCOY Bickering over which device, the new iPad or the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2, is better has become a common topic of conversation. The new iPad released on March 7, 2012, while the Tab 2 released June 8, 2011 with a 7 inch model and then again with a newer 10 inch model and people are already comparing it to the iPad. The Tab 2’s dimensions are 256.7 mm x 175.3 mm x 8.6 mm. The iPad’s display is slightly smaller in height with 241 mm but larger in width with 186 mm x 9.4 mm. The new iPad has upgraded the iPad 2 in numerous ways, it’s camera is now 5 MP opposed to 3 MP, has four times more mega pixels in the display, longer battery life, along with numerous other new features. The Tab 2 has also upgraded, features such as the AllShare, voice calling, and an all new dual prosper making it faster than ever. The Samsung Tab (588g) does weigh less than the iPad (662g) but with the iPad one has LTE capability on select models. The memory options are the same (16G, 32G, 64G) except the Tab 2 offers a place for a SD card. The operating systems are by far the largest difference. The iPad has iOS 6. iOS 6 is Apple’s newest foundation for the operation of the new iPad. The Tab 2 has Android’s 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich operating system which allows for a fast connectivity. The Tab 2 starts at $350 and increases based on the amount of memory one prefers and the iPad starts at $499 and also increases based on memory. On both one may pay extra for LTE access. Over all one should put their money towards a new iPad. The iPad is easier to use than the Tab 2 based on the layout of apps, design and connectivity.

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Boys take lead By CIARA MCCOY On Dec. 5, against Colonial the boys soccer team started behind with an early goal by Colonial. The boys played the rest of the game with good defense and had a strong offense. Later they settled the score with back to back goals by junior Daniel Hurtado and senior Juan Caceres. The boys were in the lead at halftime, 4-1, with a goal by senior Jonathan Craig and another by Caceres. After half time, the boys ended the game early on the mercy rule, 9-1, with one goal each by Craig and Hurtado and three more by Caceres. The next game will be on Dec. 7, at Cypress Creek at 7:30 pm.

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Boys continue losing streak By CIARA MCCOY On the Norton Baker Field, the boys varsity soccer team took on the Timber Creek wolves and experienced yet another loss. The boys have yet to recover from their first loss against Freedom on Dec. 14. The boys played with an efficient offense but lacked communication on defense. Five minutes into the game, Christian Funes for Timber Creek scored an early goal. At halftime, the score was 0-1. There were numerous attempts to score by Timber Creek, but were deflected with saves by goalie junior Daniel Dewitz. Throughout the second half, Sebastian Tomayo for Timber Creek scored their second goal of the night. With nine minutes left in the game, senior Juan Caceres scored the first goal. With three minutes left in the game Carlos Cuelos for Timber Creek scored the final goal of the night on a penalty kick ending the game 1-3. The next game is tonight against Lake Nona at home at 7 p.m.

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App out-runs competition BY CIARA MCCOY Competing adventure apps just can’t match up with Imangi’s new Temple Run 2. Temple Run 2 is an addicting game of endless running and is a sequel to the original game of the same name. It is growing in popularity and is said to have over 170 million downloads. It has the same basic plot and controls as the original temple run but introduces a new setting and obstacles. Another new thing is that instead of the three monkeys chasing Guy Dangerous, the protagonist, a single large monkey is the main antagonist of the game. New power-ups can also be purchased with the coins earned during gameplay. Graphics are a major improvement from the previous version. One will encounter rivers, mine shafts, zip lines, forests and cliffs instead of the usual barricades just thrown out in the original Temple Run. The ‘save me’ option where if one has enough diamonds that are collected during game play, can save the player’s life. Imangi Studios still needs to improve upon the glitches such as the game restarting which occurs during game play but other than these small errors this game hit the mark. Temple Run 2 is free for all users and allows unlimited access. With Temple Run 2’s countless random game sequences, one is always surprised at what will come next.

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Website gains popularity By CIARA MCCOY Wanelo stands for want, need, love and is the newest site in shopping entertainment. On Wanelo, one can view pages and pages of endless unique products that one can actually purchase. Users find Wanelo’s scrolling page layout appealing and easy to use. One can stream products for hours posted by people around the world. The app for Wanelo has all the same capabilities of the website. One creates a profile and can follow friends. To follow friends type their username into the search bar or sync ones account with Twitter or Facebook and find friends that way. The Wanelo app is free and has received good reviews by users. One thing Wanelo could approve upon is that the main screen doesn’t refresh new products to view very quickly. When browsing through numerous products, one can purchase or save products to a wish list to resist later. Wanelo has been compared to Pintrest because of similarities of saving products but on Wanelo, one can purchase products instead of fantasizing about having them. A product could be in ones hands in a matter of weeks. Wanelo provides a more creative way to online shop by allowing one to view the products that are most popular at one time. If one enjoys shopping, Wanelo is a refreshing, new way to view and receive a variety of products. The 411 App Title: Wanelo Release date: 10/6/12 Rating: 4 out 5 Stars What’s mine: story

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Social media keeps growing By CIARA MCCOY Vine is Twitter’s newest advancement in social media. The app is a microvideo-sharing network which allows user’s to upload 6-second slices of videos for followers to see. One can find followers by connecting to Twitter or looking up a users name in the search bar. The video clips created can be shared to social media networks such as Twitter, Facebook or to one’s camera roll. To create a video clip, one selects the camera button and centers on things one wants to record. Press the screen, the app will record for however long you hold the screen. To add a different perspective, focus on something different and press down the screen again. It will then result in a clean put together video. Twitter released the Vine app on Jan. 24, and is already immensely popular. It is currently only available on the Apple platform, but Twitter is working on bringing Vine to other platforms, like the android market. Vine is currently free to all users. Vine creators could improve the app’s layout. It is plain with the occasional touch of green color. Another thing they are improving upon is the security issues with hacking which they have been having problems. As far as microvideo-sharing is concerned, Twitter’s Vine is ahead of the game. The 411 App Title: Vine Release Date: 1/24/13 Rating: 4 out 5 stars

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Twitter launches #music BY CIARA MCCOY Twitter didn’t stop at just 6-second videos. Twitter‘s #music is the newest way that allows users to listen to music. This app uses tweets to discover new artists and allows one to preview music in 30 second clips. It helps to discover music that is most popular now on Twitter based on people’s tweets that were recently hash tagged or mentioned. This app is available on iTunes and compatible with the iPod touch, iPhone and iPad. The design is precise and clean. With a grid like style it displays artists and also shows how many tweets where they have been mentioned. A suggestion tab shows artists the user might like based on the artists one has previously listened. At this rate, one is excited at what Twitter has next in store; they’re already a dominating force in the sound and media market and will only continue to expand. The 411 App: Twitter #music Release date: 4/18/13 Rating: 4 out 5 stars

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Social media approaches new path By CIARA MCCOY Path is the world’s newest app for social media. Path is designed to bring one closer to friends and family. It is a mix of Twitter and Instagram where one can filter photos and post updates about one’s life. Instant messaging is also available while browsing on Path. One can also connect with other social media sites such as, Instagram, Facebook, Foursquare and Nike+ to find friends and post pictures. While Path can not only post status updates, but what one might be listening to at the time, or how one is feeling at that time in their life. While Twitter and Facebook stick to a mostly blue color scheme, Path displays a new look by using red, providing a refreshing change to the reoccurring color blue. Path is free, but has received generally negative reviews due to glitches. After Path released it’s third version, it seems to have most of the bugs fixed. Path is also targeting all ages. Path is providing a new way too social media and in time, will work out the glitches they need to to reach maximum popularity.

The 411 App: Path Release date: 5/3/13 Rating: 3 out 5 stars

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