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Alison Overholt Editor in Chief ESPN 545 Middle St. Bristol, CT 06010 Dear Ms. Overholt, Throughout my childhood, sports have been incorporated in my everyday life. Playing basketball, flag football, soccer and volleyball, I fell in love with athletics and everything that comes with it. I watch ESPN every day and am a current subscriber to the magazine. Continuing my love for sports in high school and becoming a journalist, I have connected the two into a passion of sports-writing and photography, similar to what is expected in your magazine. That is why I am looking to apply for an internship for your magazine. As I have worked as a staffer on my school’s newspaper, I have learned multiple skillsets including working in programs like Adobe Photoshop, InDesign and Bridge to assist me in working on pictures and spreads, writing body copy, shooting pictures at sporting events and working to meet deadlines. Working alongside fellow staffers and teammates on sport teams, I have gained the knowledge and mindset of working with a team. Communication is key in a publication like yours and I feel that I show qualifications that fit this setting. I understand that many people want the opportunity to work for a publication like ESPN but I hope that my notable skills will help me stand out from my competition. I realize what is needed and expected from an employer. I work hard in getting deadlines completed and helping my fellow staffers. My ultimate goal is to give my all in creating an stunning product. I can combine my skills from designing, taking pictures and writing to contribute to a publication like yours. I realize the standards of working efficiently on a team and also doing my job and hope I exhibit these characteristics. Thank you for taking the time to review my application. Enclosed is a copy of my resume. I hope to be considered for this internship and look forward to hearing from you. SIncerely,
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OBJECTIVE To support the overall communications strategies for the company’s news content, by bringing public relations experience, exceptional news judgment, a strong understanding of and experience in the digital, graphics and social media spaces and outstanding communications skills. EDUCATION - Completed two years at William R. Boone High School - Graduation date: May 2018 - G.P.A 4.6 weighted EXPERIENCE Hilights newspaper staffer August 2015-present Complete deadlines, write body copy, take pictures, organized interviews and update online website. Digital Video, William R. Boone High School Aug. 2014-present. Create, produce and edit various video projects RELEVANT HIGH SCHOOL STUDIES Journalism I and V honors. English I and II Honors. Digital Video I and II. HONORS, AWARDS AND MEMBERSHIPS National Junior Honor Society, Secretary, 2011-14 Secretary officer for a club that recognizes students for outstanding academics and leadership Basketball player- 2006-present. I began basketball in the second grade and continue to compete at the school level and AAU level. 2014-present I play for BlueStar Florida, a travel team. I was captain of my middle school team. Varsity basketball player, Boone H.S. 2014-present. Won Sportsmanship Award sophomore year. Flag Football team member- 2014-present. I am a player and captain on my high school team. 2-year varsity member. Soccer- 2004-14. I competed in soccer on my school team and club team. Team captain of my middle school team. Adobe Premiere Certified REFERENCES Renee Burke: newspaper adviser (407) 443-8451 Robin Brilliante: digital video advisor (407) 243-9821 Shenique Gilbert: club basketball coach (386) 235-7364
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Throughout this first year of newspaper I have learned more skills than I could have imagined. I was aware of the commitment it would take to be a successful journalist in this class. In an environment of almost an entirely new staff, we lacked knowledge of how to do everything, including myself. In deadline one I did not realize how important deadlines were. I quickly fell behind in struggling to get efficient interviews and quality pictures. Learning from the two returners, I gained the knowledge of how important timing and efficiency was. I learned how to interview comfortably and get out of my comfort zone. I was in charge of certain topics that I may not have liked but learned how to create a well rounded story. Being one of eight sophomores, I learned a lot more about teamwork. Similar to a sport team, we had to communicate and work together to have an impressive product. The lack of knowledge in taking pictures, designing and writing made days very difficult and my nights long. I learned to put newspaper first, and stay after school when I could. The feeling of completing a deadline was the ultimate reward for all the work I had put in. I enjoy writing and making a paper that people enjoy reading. I take my strengths from English class and love for writing and give my best effort in everything I do. There were certain deadlines where I was on time and finished everything when I was supposed to and others where I struggled tremendously and was very stressed out. In the last deadline, I had the most work I have ever had all year. I was in charge of the boys volleyball story and the senior commitment page. I finished boys volleyball earlier than deadline but struggled with the commits page. In total I had to get 17 interviews and create a double page spread. With the help of my advisor in design, I was able to produce a beautiful DPS that featured committed athletes. I plan to pursue my love for journalism in the next two years in high school and ultimately in college. Newspaper has given me a sense of urgency and a work ethic like no other. These are skills I will use in my future endeavors. I am thankful to be a part of such an incredible publication.
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This piece is the most significant piece I worked on this year because it took the most dedication and urgency to do. Every year, the paper covers the athletes that have either committed or signed. It features each on where they are going, what they are playing and majoring in. I picked this topic because I am an athlete and when I am a senior I would love to be featured in the paper for signing. Unlike the previous years, this year I was instructed to find action shots of each individual athlete playing their sport. With thousands of pictures on the server, I struggled finding all my pictures in time. With help from my fellow staffers and yearbook staffers I was able to make sure each athlete was shot. In the beginning, I only had 12 athletes on the list of commitments, which meant I had to interview each one since I wanted to include a short questionnaire. I started out getting all those interviews completed, thinking I was on top of the deadline. As the athletic director slowly kept adding new athletes, my design was harder to figure out and I had to interview and find pictures for five more athletes which added more stress. Some of the athletes teachers did not allow me to interview during their class which made it harder to find them. I ended up calling about five of them to interview. Each athlete were very helpful when I needed follow up interviews to fill up my space on my page. With help from Mrs. Burke on the design, I was able to put each picture in with their information. Finding pictures was the main struggle of this deadline considering there were so many athletes and so many pictures in the server. After finally inputting all the pictures and having enough information, the finished product came out beautiful with action shots of each athlete. It was definitely one of my harder deadlines but seeing each athlete see themselves in the paper made the outcome so much sweeter.
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16 School: Marist College Sport: Football Major: Undecided What will you miss about playing football at Boone? I will miss playing with my friends and playing my position (wide receiver/defensive back). What are you looking forward to in college? It is in New York and I have never been [there]. Why did you choose Marist College? The education they provide. I know football isn’t always going to be there forever so I decided to go where I could get a better education to get to a good paying job. What have you learned while being a student athlete at Boone? Listen to anything the coaches say and do what they say because they are preparing you for the next level no matter if it is D1, D2 or D3. What is your most memorable high school game? The Winter Park game my junior year when we went into overtime and I caught the winning touchdown.
Alexis Bergan, senior
It is really stress relieving. Junior year is where you are supposed to find where you are going to go. Me being committed is like I am already done. Nicole Lakman, junior
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By CASSADY QUINTANA As seniors finish their last high school season and school year, they begin to prepare for the next phase of their journey in light. Athletes from baseball, basketball, football, lacrosse, softball and volleyball will continue their passion at the collegiate level. Hours of practice, training and games helped these athletes acquire an athletic scholarship to pursue their academics and athletic interests. Seventeen student athletes will take on the court and field at the next level, while pursuing their majors. “It is very satisfying for our coaching staff seeing our players sign with colleges. It validates everything we tell them about being good student athletes. All of our committed players took care of their grades, worked hard in the weight room and were good citizens of our school. It is more than just being a good player,” coach Andrew Johnson said. Out of the 17 seniors committed, seven will advance to Division I schools, two Division II, two Division III, five junior colleges and one National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). This spread features where the athletes are going, what they will be majoring in, what they are looking forward to in college and what they will miss most about playing here.
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Tyler Colson, senior
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Sarah Chapman, senior
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Trinity Alexander, senior
School: Monroe College Sport: Volleyball Major: Business What will you miss about playing volleyball at Boone? Playing in the gym with the home crowds. What are you looking forward to in college? The exposure and meeting new people. Why did you choose Monroe College? It was my best offer. What have you learned while being a student athlete at Boone? Learned how to manage my time. What is your most memorable high school game? Bishop Moore my senior year because we beat them in a five game thriller. What was your signing day like? It was fun and being with my family and committing is a good feeling.
School: Furman University Sport: Baseball Major: Business or Pre-Law What will you miss about playing baseball at Boone? The home crowds and support. What are you looking forward to in college? Meeting new people and leaving here. Why did you choose Furman? They have good academics, a very nice campus and they showed interest in me during my sophomore and junior year, plus I like the way they do things. What have you learned while being a student athlete at Boone? Balancing everything especially with hard classes. Managing my time, always doing my homework and performing well in games. What is your most memorable high school game? Boone versus Edgewater basketball game my senior year because we had a lot of support and we won.
School: Appalachian State University Sport: Football Major: Business What will you miss about playing football at Boone? Friday nights and playing in front of the whole school. What are you looking forward to in college? The gameday experience in front of huge crowds. Why did you choose Appalachian State? It is located in the mountains which is very unique and I love it. It is a good football school as well as a great education. What have you learned while being a student athlete at Boone? How to balance my time between school and athletics. What is your most memorable high school game? The Edgewater game my junior year because we got the three peat and it was really fun.
School: Jefferson College Sport: Volleyball Major: Undecided What will you miss about playing volleyball at Boone? The coaching staff because they have taught me so much and have been so encouraging in my pursuit towards playing volleyball in college. What are you looking forward to in college? The freedom of being away from parents and curfews. Why did you choose Jefferson? My mom played volleyball there, the coach is very nice and my future teammates are hardworking and I think I will be good friends with them. What have you learned while being a student athlete at Boone? Leadership. It is important to do what is best for the team as opposed to what is best for yourself.
School: Washington University-St. Louis Sport: Football Major: Finance What will you miss about playing football at Boone? The community spirit and all of its historic traditions. What are you looking forward to in college? Having fun, meeting new people and learning more. Why did you choose Washington University? It is the best fit for me. It has one of the top business schools in the country and a great football team. What have you learned while being a student athlete at Boone? Manage time between school and football. What is your most memorable high school game? Boone versus Edgewater my junior year because we made memories and got the three peat.
School: University of Florida Agricultural and Mechanical Sport: Softball Major: Physical Therapy What will you miss about playing softball at Boone? I will miss playing with my friends the most. What are you looking forward to in college? I am looking forward to furthering my career as well as playing softball with my new team. Why did you choose Florida A&M? It is my dream school; it has a family tradition and it’s a great school for my career choice. What have you learned while being a student athlete at Boone? You should never give up. Be the best that you can be and stay positive. What is your most memorable high school game? Senior night because it was the first game I played in after I came back from an injury.
sport I love in college. What are your future goals in lacrosse and life? For lacrosse I just want to play and have fun in college. I want to either be a physical therapist or nurse. I still haven’t completely decided. I want to use the knowledge I will have in medicine in Haiti for a few years.
Lauren Rucker, senior
played Lake Nona and their goalie broke my finger but I came back in overtime and scored the winning goal. How has it been coming back from your injury and how does it feel being committed even though you got hurt? Coming back was difficult but I feel extremely blessed to be able to continue playing the Boone? How to manage my time for school and sports. How was your signing day experience? My signing day experience was really fun but also bittersweet because I realized how real it all is and that I am leaving soon. What is your most memorable high school game? Sophomore year when we School: Asbury University Sport: Lacrosse Major: Nursing What will you miss about playing softball at Boone? My team and coaches. What are you looking forward to in college? Getting to know my new teammates and getting the college experience.
Why did you choose Asbury? When I went on my visit I fell in love with the campus and the people. They are also a Christian school so I can get my missionary degree and nursing degree. I also love the people and the atmosphere that the college has. What have you learned while being a student athlete at photo/KATHRYN MARSHALL.
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James Robbins, senior
My goal is to get faster everyday and stronger. I can offer rebounding, sprinting down the court. I give a lot of effort and never give up. Patrick Lubin, junior
Kaitlyn Driskell, senior
School: Troy University Sport: Baseball Major: Business What will you miss about playing baseball at Boone? It is the last time it is for fun. College is for business, coaches get paid to win. What are you looking forward to in college? Traveling around and the team trips. Why did you choose Troy University? It felt like the best opportunity to go out and play my freshman year, the coaches made me feel like a top priority for them and they are a good academic school. What have you learned while being a student athlete at Boone? Rely on the work you have put in and trust that it will pay off. What is your most memorable high school game? Dr. Phillips because I threw a no hitter.
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Amanda Oliver, senior
School: University of Richmond Sport: Football Major: Undecided What will you miss about playing football at Boone? The team and friends I have played with and made. What are you looking forward to in college? Playing more football and making new friends. Why did you choose Richmond? It is a great academic school and it fit me best. What have you learned while being a student athlete at Boone? It is a big responsibility; you have to manage your time, but in the end it turns out good. What is your most memorable high school game? Boone versus Edgewater my senior year because it marked the end of our season and it was the last big rival game that I got to play with my brothers.
Colby Ritten, senior
What was your official visit like? It was wild and crazy, but I also learned a lot. It was crazy because I got a college experience in three days. From [going to] a basketball game to hanging out with the players. How does it feel to be committed? It feels good that they want me because there is no better feeling than a whole
School: Seminole State College Sport: Softball Major: Athletic Training What will you miss about playing softball at Boone? I will miss my teammates. What are you looking forward to in college? I am ready for the experience, I just want to get out of high school. Why did you choose Seminole State? I wanted to do a two year college not a 4-year and they gave me a full ride. What have you learned while being a student athlete at Boone? The grades are before sports. What was your official visit like? It was so nice and fun because they showed me the dorms and I met some of the softball players. What is your most memorable high school game? West Orange my junior year because it was super close.
Meghan Sexton, junior
staff of collegiate coaches constantly calling you and even your parents just to reach out to you and stay in touch and impatiently waiting for you to come up. It feels unreal because I went from unknown in the area to a major key player in the area full of D1 talent in a very competitive state.
School: Florida Southwestern State College Sport: Basketball Major: Nursing What will you miss about playing basketball at Boone? The home crowds and support. I will miss the excitement at games, practices and the bonds we made together. What are you looking forward to in college? Freedom. Why did you choose Florida Southwestern? It felt like the right place to be and they were very welcoming. What have you learned while being a student athlete at Boone? We win together and we lose together. Family is everything. You have to play together. What is your most memorable high school game? Boone versus Colonial in the district final [game], even though we lost because it was my last official high school game.
Sadie Desroches, senior
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School: Florida Southwestern Sport: Basketball Major: Business Management What will you miss about playing basketball at Boone? Traditions such as keeping the gym the same. What are you looking forward to in college? The part where people find themselves and figure out who they want to be in life. Why did you choose Florida Southwestern? It is a brand new team and we will play in a new gym being built. The positive energy from the coaches was incredible and gets me excited to start. What have you learned while being a student athlete at Boone? Stay on top of homework and studies. What is your most memorable high school game? The district final against Cypress Creek. We won 41-39.
What have you learned while being a student athlete at Boone? You always have to put academics first, and always finish what you start. What is your most memorable high school game? Boone versus Edgewater my junior year because the team and I made history with a three-peat and it was televised.
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What are you looking forward to in college? Getting better at my craft and playing on television. I also look forward to developing new friends and a new life. Why did you choose Old Dominion? They showed a lot of interest in me. They also got my family involved. They called me at least twice a week.
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School: Coker College Sport: Lacrosse Major: Occupational Therapy What will you miss about playing lacrosse at Boone? I will miss my teammates because our team did more than just practice and games, we would eat dinners and go to the beach. It was like a small family. What are you looking forward to in college? Living on my own and the new atmosphere. Why did you choose Coker College? The campus and it is a small private school. What have you learned while being a student athlete at Boone? School comes first, but sports relieve stress. What is your most memorable high school game? The district final [game] against Timber Creek because we were in the lead half the game and only lost by a couple in the end.
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Meghan Mansfield, senior School: Polk State College Sport: Softball Major: Special Education What will you miss about playing softball at Boone? I will miss my teammates and the family bond we had. What are you looking forward to in college? Meeting new people and new experiences. Why did you choose Polk State? I had an offer from a four-year but decided to go with a two-year because of the location. What have you learned while being a student athlete at Boone? It is difficult to balance school and sports, but it is worth it. What is your most memorable high school game? West Orange my junior year, even though we lost because they always give us a run for our money and the game is always exciting.
Samuel White, senior School: Old Dominion University Sport: Football Major: Business What will you miss about playing football at Boone? I will miss the tradition, fans, teachers and the coaches. I will miss the support and playing football with my close group.
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JV and varsity competitive tryouts are May 23 through 26 at 2:45 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the gym. All interested should have a school physical on file.
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Darius Jackson, senior School: Ohio Northern University Sport: Football Major: Anthropology What will you miss about playing football at Boone? Playing with the kids I grew up with. What are you looking forward to in college? Experiencing football on the next level while beginning a new chapter of my life on my own in a whole new atmosphere. Why did you choose Ohio Northern? The environment naturally felt like home and I fit perfectly for the new style of football they are going to be implementing over the next few years. What have you learned while being a student athlete at Boone? Things will never be given to you. Everything you want is to be earned through hard work.
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hilights sports FOOTBALL TEAM BACK IN ACTION
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE THING ABOUT VOLLEYBALL?
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Practice because we can play around. We are able to joke around with each other, and I like that. Todderick Northington, senior
Boys struggle to keep consistency Volleyball team uses experience to compete By CASSADY QUINTANA Although stacked with experienced upperclassmen, the boys volleyball team lacked consistency to pull out wins during the season. “[Our main weakness is] we have moments where someone does something wrong and the team breaks down,” freshman Douglas Page said. The boys started strong with two wins against Dr. Phillips and East River both in three matches. Shortly after, the team competed in the Orlando Sports Center tournament where they lost the first three games and won the last two, finishing, 2-3. After the tournament, the team alternated games exchanging wins for losses, struggling to keep consistency. “It’s hard to keep consistency when we don’t have a full team. Someone is always getting hurt. So we adjust and play our very best,” senior Cameron Sexton said. Clashing personalities contribute to a lack of communication resulting in missed opportunities and lost matches. Tough matches lost in five games against Lake Nona and Winter Park helped motivate the team to come back stronger for the next match. On April 14, the boys faced Winter
Park and lost three sets to two. Falling in the first set, they came back and won the second and third. The Wildcats ended the match winning the fourth and fifth set to take the game. After losing to Winter Park and Freedom, the boys bounced back and won the next two games against Lake Highland and West Orange. “We put aside the issues we have off the court and come together as one when [we are] on the court and need to win,” junior Daniel Hermida said. Considering the maturity of the team, the overall strong talent can sometimes lead to rookie mistakes. “Our biggest weakness is our talent. We are a talented team. Sometimes we aren’t challenged which leads to making mistakes during easier matches that we wouldn’t usually make against harder teams,” coach Gregory Kaplan said. During practice, the boys work on their personal skills to help contribute to their area of play. After a defeat, Kaplan and the team reflect on their mistakes and work to improve themselves for their next opponent by working hard at the next practice on their technique and skill. At practice, the boys split up into their individual positions and practice. The boys prepare before each game by listening to music and getting hyped and hanging out before. To stay
motivated during the game, they meet at the center of the court to congratulate one another on solid plays. “[When you score] it’s one of the best feelings because you know you didn’t do it by yourself. You had your teammates around to help you,” Hermida said. The boys average 9.7 kills per set, 10.4 digs per set and 2.3 aces per set, all above the national average. The boys succeeded in a better record than the previous year where they finished, 8-13. “The expectation at the beginning of the year was to be better than last year. We have all gotten better and grown as players,” senior Jon Bartelt said. Critical district wins against Cypress Creek and Colonial advanced the team into district tournament play in hopes of winning a championship trophy. “My expectations for the team are to make districts. We are working hard during practice to achieve this goal. We work on the areas that we were weak in the match before, and work on refining technique to improve our overall game,” Kaplan said. On Tuesday, April 26, the team competed against Winter Park in the District semifinal and won three sets to one. Advancing to the championship, they lost, 3-1, to Timber Creek and finished the year, 13-11.
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ACE. In the March 10 game against Lake Nona, junior Karl Schaefer serves the ball. “My favorite thing about volleyball is knowing I am playing with my family, I feel like volleyball brings out the best in me,” Schaefer said. The team lost, 2-3. Schaefer plays the setter position and has over 350 assists and 54 kills on the season.
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Watch football because it’s interesting. Cade Bhavsar, freshman
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RAPPERS [ from, page 1 There’s a lot of things I can’t really talk about to other people- not because of fear- it’s just harder for me to say in a conversation. It’s easier to talk about it all in a song or a beat.”
words together. So I think that whole aspect of being able to not only have a friendship with somebody, but being able to do what you love with someone is a great mix,” Collier said. “Rapping with Woody is just fun because he’s got such a carefree style. When I want to make music like his, fun and free, he makes it so much easier because it’s just all in his personality.” When junior Malik Johnson heard Morame made beats, they began collaborating, and later Morame introduced Johnson to Collier. Now, all three work together. “I think something a lot of people don’t know about Malik is that he’s a really creative and artistic person, and so when I do songs with him it really channels my inner artist,” Collier said. Rapping, according to Collier, is his manlier form of a diary. “There’s a lot of things I can’t really talk about to other people - not because of fear - it’s just harder for me to say in a conversation. It’s easier to talk about it all in a song or a beat,” Collier said. Morame says he has written around 1,000 songs. Of those, up to 500 are written on the spot. Collier, who is newer to the business, has posted 20-30 songs. Both Morame and Collier often times take down their music because they
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“get tired of the sound.” Of their songs,“Woah,” “Phone Calls,” “Suicide at a Funeral,” “Juice,” “Houston,” “Europe,” and “Diction” are their favorites. “One of my favorites is something I wrote called ‘Phone Calls’ because when I was recording it, my dad called the house phone, and I just left it in the track because it actually sounded really cool,” Morame said. “I also like ‘Woah’ because it’s my most popular [song], and it gets me really hype. The analogies are crazy and there’s a ton of ad-libs.” Colliers favorite songs are “Juice” and “Suicide at a Funeral.” “‘Juice’ I [created] with Woody and it was really fun when we recorded it. He has energy, which makes recording with him such a good time,” Collier said. “ ‘Suicide at a Funeral’ was kind of hard to understand. I used a lot of metaphors regarding the government and all my negative and positive thoughts about it. I also like my newer song ‘Diction’ because it’s a cool metaphor. I talked about a female and compared her to depression and the love hate relationship of that aspect. It’s pretty dope.” Both Collier and Morame have dreams of pursuing rap and beat-making in the future. They would like to continue collaborating as professionals. “I make beats to enjoy, so of course it would be fun to pursue it - and I’d love it, but I also just want to do whatever comes my way,” Morame said.
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to $6.99 and come with an option for a side soup or salad for $1.25. The BBQ sandwich is served warm and is slathered with BBQ sauce. The sandwich is cut in half which makes it easier to eat. The taste was satisfactory and the excess of BBQ sauce made it a little messy to eat. The dessert options consist of doppio chocolate espresso cake, tres leches cake and carrot cake for $2.75. Other options include a chocolate chunk and snoodledoodle cookie for $1.79 and a rice crispy treat for $1.29. Overall, Noodles and Company offers a nice variety of healthy meals and the service is excellent. Even though some of the food isn’t as good as expected, the open and welcoming atmosphere makes it a comfortable place to have a casual meet up with friends or family. 3.5 stars.
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When: Monday to Thursday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday to Saturday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
How much: $4.39 to $9.74
Extras: food allergy options and calories displayed
We shot some ideas around and came up with a funny and light Halloween theme. Nadene Love Drama teacher
By CASSADY QUINTANA With Halloween around the corner classic horror films like Saw, Scream, Friday the 13th, and Nightmare on Elm Street are popular throughout the month of October. In honor of the season, the drama department will perform I Saw You Scream Last Friday the 13th on Elm Street, an original screenplay by Rob Ward. The production mashes the classics into one humorous story. “This play is very different. It’s not traditional at all,” junior Rafael Figueroa, actor, said. “It’s very funny and out of the ordinary. I want people to enjoy it and have fun.” The new drama teacher, Nadene Love, is excited for the school to see her students perform. “I am looking forward to the
audience being fully immersed in the show because it has been five years since the last time we performed this play,” Love said. With the updates, the script will primarily appeal to ages 13 and up due to mature humor and references. “I want people to laugh and enjoy seeing their favorite horror film killers come back to life. Ward updated the script to new 2015 references so the audience will understand better and enjoy it more,” Love said. Celebrities include Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton, Kim Kardashian, Miley Cyrus, Nicki Minaj and Michael Jackson, and others. The main characters are Jamie Lee, his brother Bobby, his sister Drew, Nancy and her boyfriend, Win. “I want people to walk away and say that they enjoyed it and had fun,”
junior Aubrey Kirk, who plays Katniss Everdeen said. “My favorite part about acting is getting to step into another person’s personality and see life through their eyes. While acting you get to express yourself and really connect with others.” In this production, senior Larry Reed plays Michael Jackson. Junior Sidney Roman plays the focal point of the story, Jaime Lee. Freshman Anthony Caceres plays his brother Bobby and senior Iris Dixon plays their sister Drew. “He is different than anything I have ever played. It is fun to have the part of the most influential person in the play,” Roman said. The play runs tonight at 7 and tomorrow there is a 2 p.m. matinee in the auditorium. Tickets are $10 for general admission and $15 for VIP.
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SPICE IT UP. The Indonesian peanut saute is $5.79 for a regular and $4.39 for a small bowl. This dish is a colorful mix of flavors that taste especially delicious with a drizzle of Sriracha.
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By CASSADY QUINTANA Tingles of ash and timber brushed their fingertips as the crisp warm beams of sparks filled the close spaces. Fall is the time of year where bonfires, college football and fall fashion consume the majority of people’s time across the country. Check out the best things to do, see and wear in Orlando while the fall season is prominent. Attend events like the Turkey Trot and Light Up UCF as the holidays are right around the corner. Stay-up-to date in all current fall fashions and where to buy them for boys and girls.
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“I got the Wisconsin mac and cheese, it was creamy with extra cheese on top, but I did not like how you had to stir the cheese in yourself.” Kiersten Diaz, sophomore
Oodles of Noodles
By CAMILLE KALIS With a variety of options, low prices and fast service, make this new noodle restaurant a great place to eat. Noodles and Company’s modern setting and seat-yourself style arrangements make it a perfect place for a lunch or dinner meet up. Located at 3683 E. Colonial Dr., and 2855 South Orange Ave., Noodles and Company has two convenient locations to catch a quick meal. Its Italian, Asian and American inspired dishes make it a place where each guest can find something he or she likes. This chain’s motto is “You can eat here” touts their ability to feed people even if they have food allergies or are on a diet. The menu contains a variety of dishes, including Pad Thai, Wisconsin Mac & Cheese and a BBQ sandwich for $10 or less. The menu also includes the amount of calories contained in the dish and other health and nutrition facts. The staff is friendly and they deliver the food right to your table. Customers may also order online from their website which has their ingredients listed. Noodles has a Coca Cola Freestyle machine, customers also have the option of getting milk, bottled water or Honest Tea. There is no need to dress up because the atmosphere is casual and laid back. Noodles is essentially a sit down fast food restaurant. For an appetizer, the potstickers are six for $4.99 or three for $2.99. They are placed around a bowl of soy sauce and are a nice start to any meal. The potstickers are delicious and bursting with flavor. Their other appetizer options are margherita flatbread for $3.49 and cheesy garlic bread, six for $4.99 or three for $2.99. As for the entrees they offer a range from noodles, to salads and soups, to sandwiches. The regular bowls of noodles or pasta range from $5.29 to $8.49. The small bowls range from $3.89
If we like the same thing, why not work together? We all have different styles, but at the end of the day we all come together to make something great,”
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Braves Brawl starts at 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 14. Directly after, the bonfire occurs in the student parking lot. This year the bonfire has a pinata filled with easter eggs. All of them will have candy except for one which will have a pair of homecoming tickets. $1 per hit, up to three hits and $1 per egg.
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What is #freesocietea? The idea that everyone should be allowed to do exactly what they want to do and live the life they want to live. It tries to stress how people are never born knowing what they want to do so we need to try out different personalities and careers.
Widmaer Morame, senior How many shirts do you have and how do they sell? I have made four shirts and they have all sold out in less than two days. My favorite is the one that says “Survive Under Pressure.” I made it with senior Sydney Van Hook’s art work.
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I love this infographic because it gives students a glimpse of current trends. It not only displays clothing, but informs on things to do and places to go in Orlando during the fall. I had fun creating this infographic.
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issue one, october 9, 2015: original play is a ‘scream’, page 12
In this piece I learned how to get out of my comfort zone and interview authority and write a review on an event. I enjoyed experiencing something and sharing it with others.
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BRAVES BRAWL AND BONFIRE Braves Brawl starts at 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 14. Directly after, the bonfire occurs in the student parking lot. This year the bonfire has a pinata filled with easter eggs. All of them will have candy except for one which will have a pair of homecoming tickets. $1 per hit, up to three hits and $1 per egg.
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artsentertainment hilights WHAT DID YOU GET AT NOODLES AND COMPANY? “I got the Wisconsin mac and cheese, it was creamy with extra cheese on top, but I did not like how you had to stir the cheese in yourself.” Kiersten Diaz, sophomore
Oodles of Noodles
By CAMILLE KALIS With a variety of options, low prices and fast service, make this new noodle restaurant a great place to eat. Noodles and Company’s modern setting and seat-yourself style arrangements make it a perfect place for a lunch or dinner meet up. Located at 3683 E. Colonial Dr., and 2855 South Orange Ave., Noodles and Company has two convenient locations to catch a quick meal. Its Italian, Asian and American inspired dishes make it a place where each guest can find something he or she likes. This chain’s motto is “You can eat here” touts their ability to feed people even if they have food allergies or are on a diet. The menu contains a variety of dishes, including Pad Thai, Wisconsin Mac & Cheese and a BBQ sandwich for $10 or less. The menu also includes the amount of calories contained in the dish and other health and nutrition facts. The staff is friendly and they deliver the food right to your table. Customers may also order online from their website which has their ingredients listed. Noodles has a Coca Cola Freestyle machine, customers also have the option of getting milk, bottled water or Honest Tea. There is no need to dress up because the atmosphere is casual and laid back. Noodles is essentially a sit down fast food restaurant. For an appetizer, the potstickers are six for $4.99 or three for $2.99. They are placed around a bowl of soy sauce and are a nice start to any meal. The potstickers are delicious and bursting with flavor. Their other appetizer options are margherita flatbread for $3.49 and cheesy garlic bread, six for $4.99 or three for $2.99. As for the entrees they offer a range from noodles, to salads and soups, to sandwiches. The regular bowls of noodles or pasta range from $5.29 to $8.49. The small bowls range from $3.89
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SPICE IT UP. The Indonesian peanut saute is $5.79 for a regular and $4.39 for a small bowl. This dish is a colorful mix of flavors that taste especially delicious with a drizzle of Sriracha.
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to $4.90. Meats, such as steak, chicken, pork, meatballs or shrimp may be added for an additional $2.39 to $2.99. For meatless options, organic tofu is $2.39. The popular Wisconsin mac and cheese looks delightfully appetizing and as for the flavor, it tasted similar to Kraft macaroni but with extra cheese. Another cheesy entree is the Alfredo MontAmore. This dish contains spaghetti noodles, parmesian chicken, mushrooms, tomatoes and is topped with MontAmore cheese. For a regular size bowl its $5.90 and a small is $4.90. The salad bowls are $8.49 and come with an option for a side soup for $1.25. The side dish, tossed green salad, was drowning in dressing and made the greens unappetizing to eat. Serving the dressing on the side can solve this problem. The sandwiches range from $6.29
to $6.99 and come with an option for a side soup or salad for $1.25. The BBQ sandwich is served warm and is slathered with BBQ sauce. The sandwich is cut in half which makes it easier to eat. The taste was satisfactory and the excess of BBQ sauce made it a little messy to eat. The dessert options consist of doppio chocolate espresso cake, tres leches cake and carrot cake for $2.75. Other options include a chocolate chunk and snoodledoodle cookie for $1.79 and a rice crispy treat for $1.29. Overall, Noodles and Company offers a nice variety of healthy meals and the service is excellent. Even though some of the food isn’t as good as expected, the open and welcoming atmosphere makes it a comfortable place to have a casual meet up with friends or family. 3.5 stars.
3683 E. Colonial Dr. Drive
When: Monday to Thursday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday to Saturday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
How much: $4.39 to $9.74
Extras: food allergy options and calories displayed
Original play is a ‘Scream’ We shot some ideas around and came up with a funny and light Halloween theme. Nadene Love Drama teacher
By CASSADY QUINTANA With Halloween around the corner classic horror films like Saw, Scream, Friday the 13th, and Nightmare on Elm Street are popular throughout the month of October. In honor of the season, the drama department will perform I Saw You Scream Last Friday the 13th on Elm Street, an original screenplay by Rob Ward. The production mashes the classics into one humorous story. “This play is very different. It’s not traditional at all,” junior Rafael Figueroa, actor, said. “It’s very funny and out of the ordinary. I want people to enjoy it and have fun.” The new drama teacher, Nadene Love, is excited for the school to see her students perform. “I am looking forward to the
audience being fully immersed in the show because it has been five years since the last time we performed this play,” Love said. With the updates, the script will primarily appeal to ages 13 and up due to mature humor and references. “I want people to laugh and enjoy seeing their favorite horror film killers come back to life. Ward updated the script to new 2015 references so the audience will understand better and enjoy it more,” Love said. Celebrities include Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton, Kim Kardashian, Miley Cyrus, Nicki Minaj and Michael Jackson, and others. The main characters are Jamie Lee, his brother Bobby, his sister Drew, Nancy and her boyfriend, Win. “I want people to walk away and say that they enjoyed it and had fun,”
junior Aubrey Kirk, who plays Katniss Everdeen said. “My favorite part about acting is getting to step into another person’s personality and see life through their eyes. While acting you get to express yourself and really connect with others.” In this production, senior Larry Reed plays Michael Jackson. Junior Sidney Roman plays the focal point of the story, Jaime Lee. Freshman Anthony Caceres plays his brother Bobby and senior Iris Dixon plays their sister Drew. “He is different than anything I have ever played. It is fun to have the part of the most influential person in the play,” Roman said. The play runs tonight at 7 and tomorrow there is a 2 p.m. matinee in the auditorium. Tickets are $10 for general admission and $15 for VIP.
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issue two, november 16, 2015: students recite poetry aloud (from heart), page 4
Covering this story was slightly more difficult because it was the school’s first time competing in Poetry Out Loud and it was hard to find students participating but it ultimately gave a good source of news on the competition.
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[Poetry Out Loud] is great. It is fun to get to perform in front of people and persuade to them what point you are trying to get across.” Micah Kinney junior
SILENT POETRY. In her English class, senior Johnysha Vachon, signs her poem. “I was very confident in myself. I like the ASL section of poetry, its expressive and really beautiful,” Vachon said. Students pick a poem from the Poetry Out Loud website and perform it in front of their class.
Students recite poetry aloud (from heart) By CASSADY QUINTANA He walks onto the stage, all eyes on him. Forty-nine other students stand between Winter Park senior Baxter Murrell and a grand prize. Baxter is ready to take his third Poetry Out Loud state title. Poetry Out Loud is a nationwide competition that encourages students to learn poetry through memorization and recitation. This program helps the nation’s youth master public speaking, build their self-confidence and learn about classic literature. “Students select a poem to analyze and learn how to recite to a panel of judges. [This] gives them a level of confidence with poetry [which is] usually students’ weakest area,” English
teacher Jennalyn Patton said. This is the first year Boone will send participants to the three levels of competition. Students will compete at the classroom level first. Each English teacher can chose one student per period. Those students will compete against one another at the first round of the school-wide competition on Nov. 18. School finalists will compete in a second round on Dec. 18. One winner will advance to the state competition, and the state winner will compete at the national finals. “[Poetry Out Loud] is great. It is fun to get to perform in front of people and try to convince and persuade to them what point you are trying to get across,” junior participant Micah Kinney said. Materials are sent to high schools in the beginning of the year and the
competition runs through the winter. States will hold their competition in mid-March. The National Finals, held at George Washington University in Washington D.C., is May 2-4. One of the three poems a student selects to perform must be 25 lines or fewer, and one must be written before the 20th century. The same poem can be used to fill both criteria. The Poetry Out Loud National Finals will present $50,000 in awards to schools for the purchase of poetry books. The awards will include $20,000 for the national champion, $10,000 for the second-place finalist and $5,000 for the third-place finalist. But to teachers, the event is more than a competition. “[I enjoy] watching the students actually perform. They put in so much work to recite and memorize the poems and seeing it all pay off is great,” English teacher Chelsea Harmon said.
SGA seeks student, faculty talent
On Dec. 4, the Student Government Association will hold auditions for those interested in performing in the annual talent showcase, Brave Aid, in the auditorium. The show is Jan. 22 at 7 p.m. Funds raised will go to a charity of SGA’s choosing. Tickets will be on sale during lunch the week of, and at the door, if available. Talents range from faculty playing musical instruments, to tap dancers, to rappers, to Bravettes, to the infamous Stixx who end the show. Those in the show will have full dress rehearsals Jan. 20-21.
Bush visits special-needs school Republican presidential candidate Jeb Bush stopped at a special-needs school in Winter Park. On Nov. 2, students, family and faculty at the Conductive Education Center of Orlando witnessed his “Jeb Can Fix It” campaign firsthand.
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The first Orlando mountain bike track opened on Oct. 31. It is located at Lake Druid Park on Coy Drive. A donation from the Navy helped fund the $1.7 million project. The park has a dirt track and a wooded trail .8 miles long, but the city plans to expand. In time, the open green space used for soccer and tee ball will be renovated to include waterfront access for kayaks and paddle boards, a playground, a community garden and a dog park.
state Legally blind artist sees his artwork for the first time
Born deaf and blind, artist Selris James, 41, photo/CARL JUSTE/MIAMI HERALD/TNS underwent eye surgery on Oct. 27, to remove the cataracts in his eyes. Dr. Guillermo Amescua, of the University of Miami’s Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, performed the surgery, allowing James to see his artwork for the first time. Before the surgery, James was unable to communicate except through gestures and his drawings, but is currently learning sign language.
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Club photos this week
Tuesday through Thursday yearbook club group photos will be in the football stadium. Photos are after school and members are encouraged to arrive at least 5 minutes before the photo time. Check the schedule on @boonepubs.com; BraveTV; or see your club sponsor. You can also see the list outside Room 224. There is not a make up day for group photos, and students who are not present will not be listed. Any hand signs, funny faces or props are not allowed.
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When a submarine-like vessel washed ashore Highland Beach, Oct. 29, beachgoers immediately gathered around to look at it. Although the U.S. Coast Guard suspects it is a submarine, nobody can tell for sure what it is, its origin, its owner or it use.
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Funds raised feed families
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On Thursday, Nov. 19, Key Club will sponsor a tricycle race to help the Kiwanis Club of South Orlando raise funds to purchase bikes for underprivileged children during the holidays. Entry fee is $20 per team; the winning team will receive a tee shirt, trophy and a dozen donuts. See Kelly Morales in Room 230 by Wednesday to register.
The Sophomore Class Council raised $1900 to purchase Thanksgiving Baskets for need families on campus. The Student Government Association will purchase all of the traditional fixings for the holiday dinner: turkey, stuffing, green bean casserole, mashed potatoes and desserts. Recipients of the baskets can pick them up outside the Food Pantry, Nov. 18-20. Contact Jennifer Hines for more details. Government teacher Sydney Olson, representing Senior Class, raised the most money through the week to win the honor of kissing a pig. Junior Class placed second, Freshman Class third and Sophomore Class fourth.
Five days of heavy rain in October ended a drought for about 95 percent of Texas. The storms caused flooding and the cancellation of dozens of flights. According to Texas A&M University, the five-day period was the wettest recorded with a statewide average of 3.82 inches, breaking the previous December 1991 record of 3.82 inches. Six deaths were recorded, and officials are investigating two possible flood-related deaths.
“Sexting scandal” strikes Colorado
Over 100 high school and middle school students in the Cañon City school system were involved in a large sexting ring. Using “vault apps,” cell phone applications with hidden password-protected troves of photographs, 300 to 400 nude photographs have circulated Cañon City High School. Parents are calling it the “sexting scandal.” Unwilling to arrest all 100 plus participants, law enforcement officials are unsure how to handle the situation.
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issue three, december 19, 2015: Athlete balances school, part time job, page 8-9
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Basketball player Justin Butler juggles honors classes and basketball
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Tests because they decide a majority of my grade. Elijah Cruzada, freshman
WHAT STRESSES YOU OUT THE MOST?
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Band causes extra stress for students
SUM IT UP. Junior Sophia Brown and seniors Jessica Edwards and Nathan Fontaine work on a math problem in Math Club. “I really hope to finish with a 4.0 GPA and get into a really good college,” Edwards said.
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competition with the people around you, which can get stressful, but it’s also fun and encourages you to get better,” Shinde said. Shinde uses an effective studying routine to keep grades up by reading over class notes and looking over homework. “I try my hardest to remind myself that I just got to graduate,” Shinde said. Although band causes stress, it also creates a tight-knit family of students. “Band has helped me this year and every year, by surrounding me with good people. Band kids are my support network. All of my friends are band kids and I am so glad I am a part of such a big family,” Shinde said. Three hours after the final bell rings and Shinde is still at marching band practice, but even if it causes stress she is doing something she loves with friends.
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University and major in human rights. “I started taking a heavy load of AP classes because I was interested in the material and wanted to get the most out of my high school experience. Now, it is mostly to remain competitive with other applicants in the college application process,” J. Edwards said. Additionally, J. Edwards is an officer in Mu Alpha Theta, HOSA, FCA and the tennis team. J. Edwards’ studying routine and de-stressing methods help to reduce the stress from these extracurriculars. “Working out, downtime with friends and planning help me handle [my] stress,” J. Edwards said. Staying motivated under the stress is not a problem for J. Edwards. “[I have] a really good support base, a lot of people are there for me [and know] I am not defined by grades and I am more than just a GPA,” J. Edwards said. Students’ stress may not only come from the courses themselves, but also come from their family’s expectations. “[Parents] can unintentionally contribute to stress by putting too much pressure on their kids to get that magical passing grade on the AP exam. The positive outcome of my efforts is mostly what motivates me,” J. Edwards said.
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By CAMILLE KALIS Advanced Placement classes add work and stress to teens lives. Senior Jessica Edwards, who takes seven AP classes, works to elevate her grades without becoming too stressed. Because she spends four hours a day studying, Edwards gets around five hours of sleep on weekdays. Edward’s heavy workload comes from AP European History, AP Calculus BC, AP Physics C, AP Art History, AP U.S. Government, AP Literature, AP Microeconomics. It is also from the many extracurricular activities she actively participates in. “I worry that Jessica doesn’t get enough sleep because she is up late every night doing her homework. Sometimes, she is doing homework when I go to sleep at night and then I find her doing her homework when I wake up in the morning. Something’s got to give, and for Jessica, it is her sleep,” Kim Edwards, Jessica’s mother, said. Scheduling and working out helps keep her stress down. J. Edwards said she takes so many AP classes because of college admissions. These classes give students a head start on college credits and set them apart from other students during the application process. J. Edwards’ hopes to receive acceptance into Columbia
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By CAMILLE KALIS Three hours after the final bell rings, junior Anjali Shinde’s stress level pounds to the beat of the drums as she marches with the Sound of the Braves band practice. Staying on top of school work can be difficult for band students. Band requires Shinde to stay after school twice a week for three hours during marching season, which can add up to 24 hours a month. On game days, Shinde staysat school until 11 or 12 p.m. “During the fall, we have a really intense practice schedule for marching season and it makes it really hard to stay on top of school,” Shinde said. Shinde has been playing the flute in band for six years. Surviving under the stress still remains a challenge for
have time for studying or homework. It occupies my time so I have to stay up late some nights. I usually go to bed around 11:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. depending on how much homework I have.” Butler handles his stress by sleeping and exercising. “Rest is super important. You have to rest well, eat well, and play well,” Martinson said. Like all coaches, Martinson wants his players to be 100 percent dedicated. “You have to get your focus in line. If we are at practice, that should be your focus. You do not need to worry about anything else for those two hours. Focus on the positive and what you need to get done,” Martinson said. To get the most out of themselves, athletes have to show selfdetermination. Butler treats basketball like anything else. He puts in time, practice and effort into perfecting and improving his level of play.
her and can be difficult to fix. “I just focus on the fact that I really love what I’m doing. Sometimes I get caught up in the stress but I have to remember I’m involved in music because I love it,” Shinde said. Band can add stress to parents’ lives too. “Marching season definitely increases my stress level every year. As a single parent of two children, I do come to rely on my daughter’s help around the house. Also, since she doesn’t drive yet, it adds stress needing to get her and/or her bicycle between home and rehearsals, games and marching competitions,” Shine’s mother, Edie Berman, said. Band competitions cause stress not only because they compete with other schools but they also compete against fellow band students. “There’s a constant struggle for first place. You’re always having
Flutist struggles with stress
Come out and support the boys’ basketball team during their game against Edgewater High School at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 23.
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said. Butler works towards his goals and puts in time to achieve the same grades as non-athletes. He wants to attend The Ohio State University or Michigan State University, both division 1 schools to further his basketball career. “[My parents] are very supportive. They always tell me school comes first and basketball second. They check my grades frequently and get me tutors for extra help and a personal trainer for basketball,” Butler said. Butler has enjoyed the last month of working as a Target team member. “The thing I like most about working there is the atmosphere. People are usually in a good mood,” Butler said. Although Butler values his job at Target, he admits it can be stressful. His test scores and amount of studying time drop during the course of the season resulting in low class grades. “The bad thing is I don’t always
DRIVE IN. Attacking the basket Justin Butler looks to score. “I plan on taking basketball to the next level and [playing] at the collegiate level,” Butler said. Butler plays at the guard position in his third year of high school basketball.
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Athlete balances school, part time job
KEEP IT TRILL. During marching band practice, junior Anjali Shinde plays the flute. “[My advice for people in band is that] they should do their homework before rehearsal. It‘s a mistake that I have yet to correct,” Shinde said. Shinde has been playing the flute since the sixth grade.
[Stress] can get to be overwhelming, but in the end I have very supportive friends that make every day worth it. Tyler Rispoli, junior
Let’s talk about By JESSIE JALCA Although people across all generations experience stress, teenagers particularly familiarize themselves with stress when juggling schoolwork, clubs, sports, volunteer work and jobs. “I tend to have a lot of mental breakdowns when I have work and only an hour after school to do homework and make sure I get everything done for yearbook. It’s also even more stressful when I have a lot of freelance projects to do that are also on deadline,” Boone Publications Social Media Manager Tyler Rispoli, junior, said. When overwhelmed, teenagers suffer from symptoms such as emotional distress, elevations in blood pressure, rapid heartbeat, dizziness and migraines. But along with the ailments of stress, treatments can make it manageable. The best ways to cope with stress vary for each person and situation, but the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advocates exercising, getting at least seven hours of sleep and maintaining a healthy diet. The National Institute of Mental Health recommends students participate in some form of exercise that releases built up stress, such as tai chi and yoga. While homework, jobs, sports and other extracurriculars may limit the amount of sleep a student obtains, one should realize that without sleep, stress cultivates. Lack of sleep harms the entire body, especially the brain. NIMH suggests seeking advice or help from friends, family, professionals, community or religious organizations. Venting tends to effectively help relieve students’ stress levels. “Simply letting the adults in your life know you feel overwhelmed can be stress relieving,” registered Mental Health intern and counselor Betsy Jackson said. “Sometimes they can help, but even if they cannot, there is some relief in being heard and understood.” Rispoli agrees, believing friends can effectively help reduce stress. “[Stress] can get to be overwhelming, but in the end I have very supportive friends that make every day worth it,” Rispoli said. StudyPoint, an American tutoring company for kindergarten through 12th, stresses maintaining organization and prioritization. It advises scheduling, setting activities at fixed times and taking deadlines into consideration. It also suggests sustaining organized workspaces. Stress endures regardless of how much one tries to eliminate it; individuals have a higher ability of managing stress than preventing stress. But one can find comfort in the fact that good stress exists too. According to Jackson, good stress exists in difficult workouts a coach may give players to increase athletic abilities. “That pressure feels uncomfortable, but it has a positive outcome,” Jackson said. Positive or negative effects of stress often depend solely on one’s reaction. Various reactions likewise depend on different experiences and levels of tolerance. Furthermore, maintaining a positive attitude, taking note of one’s accomplishments, doing one’s best to enjoy life, laughing often and avoiding dwelling on problems can diminish stress. When the worst arises, take a break from time to time. Participating in too many activities at once do not amount to damaging one’s health.
By CASSADY QUINTANA Sweat dripping down his face, junior Justin Butler prepares to finish his last suicide. While the rest of his teammates head home, Butler throws on a red shirt, khaki pants and a nametag and races to work. In addition to taking two honors classes, English and U.S History, Butler plays the guard position on the basketball team. He has also worked as a Target cashier for four weeks. “My schedule for Target is never the same, it fluctuates a lot, but I usually work every other day. It affects school and basketball greatly because when I’m at work I can’t do my homework, so that makes me stay up late,” Butler said. Butler prepares himself for obstacles that student athletes face beyond the court, such as stress by prioritizing tasks. Stress is the constant dilemma student athletes face. When busy with athletics, school and work is the last thing on their minds. “[School] is our number one thing. You have to be a student first, athlete second. One thing colleges first ask is how are the grades and test scores,” boys’ basketball coach David Martinson
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ßstudytime Get in the zone To properly study, one needs mental tranquility to receive the full benefits of a strong study session. Students need to put themselves in the proper mindset when they are studying to fully retain the knowledge presented to them. Listening to music, meditating, organizing work and shutting off computers and phones can help get students into a studying mode.
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30 Repetition is the key to learning. Outlining and rewriting notes will help further instill the information into students’ minds. Bulleting the information, highlighting key terms and summarizing long paragraphs are all helpful tools.
Find a tranquil place When studying, students should look for places that are comforting to them and will keep distractions away. Notable examples are quiet rooms and libraries.
AMYGDALA. Chronic stress increases the activity level and number of neural connections in the amygdala, the brain’s fear center.
HIPPOCAMPUS & AMYGDALA. The hippothalmus and pituitary gland cause the adrenal glands to pump out high levels of the stress hormone coritsol. This makes organizing the memory difficult. Memories lose context and become fragmented.
PREFONTAL CORTEX. Stressful experiences disengages the frontal lobe. Over time, this can lead to impulsive, short-sighted or possibly violent behavior.
How does stress affect the brain? AS A WHOLE. Chronic stress can shrink the brain, particularly parts of the brain involved in higher order reasoning and decision making.
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LOCUS COERULEUS. The locus coeruleus receives signals from the amygdala, triggering rapid heartbeat, increased blood pressure, sweating and pupil dilation.
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issue Four, February 5, 2016: Raise, donate, run, page 10
I enjoyed writing this story because it informed people on what 5k races are and do and brings awareness for cancer and sicknesses. It was not hard finding people who run in these races.
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sports hilights WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE PART OF ROWING?
On Feb. 18, sophomores can take the PERT instead of the Algebra I EOC to meet their graduation requirement. Sign up at tinyurl.com/hv3dnyt or see Robin Patterson in the Media Center to register.
My favorite part of rowing is just being together on a team and relying on each other. Giselle Castro, junior said.
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maKiNG WaVES. Seniors Leslie Lajoie and Rebecca Pulsifer row in the Stenson Fall Regatta. “[If I make it to the National Collegiate Athletic Association I want to] try out for the U23 team. [Which is] basically the college version of the Junior National team,” Pulsifer said. Pulsifer was encouraged to join crew by a family friend.
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Senior maintains state title for two years in a row
We’ll see [if i keep my title] in February, it’s hard to maintain fitness. rebecca Pulsifer Senior and OARS womens varsity team rower
By CamiLLE KaLiS After school, Florida’s fastest female high school rower makes her daily commute to Lake Down in Windermere where she will practice for the next two and a half hours. Senior Rebecca Pulsifer rows for the Orlando Area Rowing Society and is preparing to defend her state title in the Southern Erging Heavyweight Women’s 2K race. Pulsifer began crew six years ago when she was in seventh grade. She rows for Orlando Area Rowing Society instead of the Boone crew team because OARS is a larger program that pulls from more schools and competes
against a wider and more vast range of high level teams. Preparing to keep her fastest rower in Florida title for a second year, Pulsifer does cardio and strength workouts to stay in shape. “We’ll see [if I keep my title] in February, it’s hard to maintain fitness,” Pulsifer said. This season, Pulsifer plans on breaking her boathouse’s 2K race record of 7:09. She also hopes that accomplishing all the team’s goals and making sure the team keeps up with their cardio and strength workouts will take the team into finals. Pulsifer was not only the fastest rower last season, she also qualified a to go to the U.S. Rowing Junior National Team Camp. Throughout
the month, she trained in Connecticut and Laura Simon, a high performance team coach, selected her to row on the U.S. Rowing Junior High Performance Team representing U.S. Rowing at the National Club Regatta. “[My] proudest [memory of Rebecca] was seeing her row at Club Nationals this summer and her boat winning second place,” Meg Pulsifer, Rebecca’s mother, said. Invited as a rising senior, Pulsifer visited a number of colleges including, Southern Methodist University and University of Virginia, on recruiting visits where she spoke to coaches through phone conferences. After months of talking to coaches on the phone, Clemson’s head coach, Stephen Fraiser-Wong offered Pulsifer a
scholarship to Clemson. “[Getting into Clemson is] awesome. I love the school and it’s cool to represent the school,” R. Pulsifer said. There are advantages to being on crew at Clemson because it is considered an Olympic sport there. Pulsifer will receive priority scheduling and academic guidance. Pulsifer plans on majoring in Computer Science and Communication at Clemson. She hopes to participate in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes program and take a leadership position in the athletic department. “[My goal for crew at Clemson is to] help Clemson go to the National Collegiate Athletic Association,” R. Pulsifer said.
raise, donate, run 5K races raise money for different awarenesses
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FiNiSh StroNG. After the interminable 13 miles, senior Kelsey Byerly sprints to the finish line of the OUC Half Marathon. “Every race is a competition to get a new personal record, which is what motivates me to run the best race yet,” Byerly said. Feb. 13, 2016 Race, Love, Wish 5K
March 19 Run the Course 5K
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By CaSSaDy QuiNtaNa Shoes laced, numbers safety pinned to their shirts, the eager participants step up to the line and prepare for the prolonged 3.2 miles ahead. With over 400 5K races in the state of Florida every year, each have a special cause in mind. A part of the entry fee is donated to the designated awareness. Participants do something active for themselves while also doing something charitable for others. Participating in races is a way to merge those passions. “Participating in races for a cause not only benefits my own personal wellness, but also benefits the community we live in,” senior Kelsey Byerly said. “It is an easy way to give back to the community.” Charity races give runners the
April 18 Dawn Brancheau Foundation Dream Big 5K
chance to make a difference in their communities and for people all over the world. From races that raise funds for breast cancer to ones that help honor wounded military veterans, there is a race for almost every cause. “I like being around people that feel passionate about a cause that is important to them and the camaraderie during the event,” teacher Trisha Colvin said. Popular races raise money for various cancers, diseases, disabilities and animal awareness. In Orlando, various races occur throughout the year. The Darcy J. Foundation Supermom 5K Run and Walk and Kids Run is on April 11. Its mission is to enhance children, adult and family awareness in the community. The Hit and Run 5K on Sept. 12 has collaborated with BASE Camp Children’s Cancer Foundation to help
June 20 Fatherhood 5K
Sept. 19 Step in the Name of Love: Recovery Run/Walk
2016 Feb. 13, 2016 Reservation Run
March 5 Fight for Air Climb
April 7 IOA Corporate 5k
May 14 OCBA Law Day 5K: Running for Your Rights
better serve the children and their families who face Childhood Cancer. Charities use fun runs and walks as a way to connect with donors and bring interest to their causes. “[Races for a cause] give the community hope that there are people that find time for something they don’t have to do and that want to find a cure,” senior cross country runner Ebony West said. These races not only raise money for a cause, they also bring attention to a specific awareness. “They get people together for a fun run to support a good cause and raise money,” sophomore Eric Tormanen said. Raising money for clubs and sports, the Reservation Run, held on Feb. 13, will take place on the Boone campus. Registration is available online or during lunch in the trading post.
July 18 Avablanch Kids Triathlon
Nov. 21 Toyota of Clermont Turkey Trot 5K
Nov. 14 Miles For Melanoma DSPA
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issue six, may 15, 2016: boys struggle to keep consistency, page 15
This story was one of my best deadlines, it covered the boys volleyball season and all their stats. I enjoyed watching the games and writing on the team. Friday, May 13, 2016 boonepubs.com
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WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE THING ABOUT VOLLEYBALL?
The varsity football team plays St. Cloud on May 19 at 7 p.m. on the reservation in their spring football game.
Practice because we can play around. We are able to joke around with each other, and I like that. Todderick Northington, senior
Boys struggle to keep consistency Volleyball team uses experience to compete By CASSADY QUINTANA Although stacked with experienced upperclassmen, the boys volleyball team lacked consistency to pull out wins during the season. “[Our main weakness is] we have moments where someone does something wrong and the team breaks down,” freshman Douglas Page said. The boys started strong with two wins against Dr. Phillips and East River both in three matches. Shortly after, the team competed in the Orlando Sports Center tournament where they lost the first three games and won the last two, finishing, 2-3. After the tournament, the team alternated games exchanging wins for losses, struggling to keep consistency. “It’s hard to keep consistency when we don’t have a full team. Someone is always getting hurt. So we adjust and play our very best,” senior Cameron Sexton said. Clashing personalities contribute to a lack of communication resulting in missed opportunities and lost matches. Tough matches lost in five games against Lake Nona and Winter Park helped motivate the team to come back stronger for the next match. On April 14, the boys faced Winter
Park and lost three sets to two. Falling in the first set, they came back and won the second and third. The Wildcats ended the match winning the fourth and fifth set to take the game. After losing to Winter Park and Freedom, the boys bounced back and won the next two games against Lake Highland and West Orange. “We put aside the issues we have off the court and come together as one when [we are] on the court and need to win,” junior Daniel Hermida said. Considering the maturity of the team, the overall strong talent can sometimes lead to rookie mistakes. “Our biggest weakness is our talent. We are a talented team. Sometimes we aren’t challenged which leads to making mistakes during easier matches that we wouldn’t usually make against harder teams,” coach Gregory Kaplan said. During practice, the boys work on their personal skills to help contribute to their area of play. After a defeat, Kaplan and the team reflect on their mistakes and work to improve themselves for their next opponent by working hard at the next practice on their technique and skill. At practice, the boys split up into their individual positions and practice. The boys prepare before each game by listening to music and getting hyped and hanging out before. To stay
motivated during the game, they meet at the center of the court to congratulate one another on solid plays. “[When you score] it’s one of the best feelings because you know you didn’t do it by yourself. You had your teammates around to help you,” Hermida said. The boys average 9.7 kills per set, 10.4 digs per set and 2.3 aces per set, all above the national average. The boys succeeded in a better record than the previous year where they finished, 8-13. “The expectation at the beginning of the year was to be better than last year. We have all gotten better and grown as players,” senior Jon Bartelt said. Critical district wins against Cypress Creek and Colonial advanced the team into district tournament play in hopes of winning a championship trophy. “My expectations for the team are to make districts. We are working hard during practice to achieve this goal. We work on the areas that we were weak in the match before, and work on refining technique to improve our overall game,” Kaplan said. On Tuesday, April 26, the team competed against Winter Park in the District semifinal and won three sets to one. Advancing to the championship, they lost, 3-1, to Timber Creek and finished the year, 13-11.
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ACE. In the March 10 game against Lake Nona, junior Karl Schaefer serves the ball. “My favorite thing about volleyball is knowing I am playing with my family, I feel like volleyball brings out the best in me,” Schaefer said. The team lost, 2-3. Schaefer plays the setter position and has over 350 assists and 54 kills on the season.
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issue two, november 16, 2015: Fall flings and other things, page 8
This infographic covered popular fall attire and things to do and go to in Orlando during the fall season. I enjoyed working on the design and seeing it all come together.
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hilights If we like the same thing, why not work together? We all have different styles, but at the end of the day we all come together to make something great,” Widmaer Morame senior
Fall flings and other things Charly Reynolds, sophomore Scarf $12, Target Blouse $20, American Eagle O.P.I. Funny Bunny Nail Polish $9.50, Ulta
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Watch football because it’s interesting.
[My favorite thing to do in the fall is] sleep.
Cade Bhavsar, freshman Mesha Smith, freshman
RAPPERS [ There’s a lot of things I can’t really talk about to other people- not because of fear- it’s just harder for me to say in a conversation. It’s easier to talk about it all in a song or a beat.” Aaron Collier senior
Carson Lane, senior
By CASSADY QUINTANA Tingles of ash and timber brushed their fingertips as the crisp warm beams of sparks filled the close spaces. Fall is the time of year where bonfires, college football and fall fashion consume the majority of people’s time across the country. Check out the best things to do, see and wear in Orlando while the fall season is prominent. Attend events like the Turkey Trot and Light Up UCF as the holidays are right around the corner. Stay-up-to date in all current fall fashions and where to buy them for boys and girls.
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words together. So I think that whole aspect of being able to not only have a friendship with somebody, but being able to do what you love with someone is a great mix,” Collier said. “Rapping with Woody is just fun because he’s got such a carefree style. When I want to make music like his, fun and free, he makes it so much easier because it’s just all in his personality.” When junior Malik Johnson heard Morame made beats, they began collaborating, and later Morame introduced Johnson to Collier. Now, all three work together. “I think something a lot of people don’t know about Malik is that he’s a really creative and artistic person, and so when I do songs with him it really channels my inner artist,” Collier said. Rapping, according to Collier, is his manlier form of a diary. “There’s a lot of things I can’t really talk about to other people - not because of fear - it’s just harder for me to say in a conversation. It’s easier to talk about it all in a song or a beat,” Collier said. Morame says he has written around 1,000 songs. Of those, up to 500 are written on the spot. Collier, who is newer to the business, has posted 20-30 songs. Both Morame and Collier often times take down their music because they
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“get tired of the sound.” Of their songs,“Woah,” “Phone Calls,” “Suicide at a Funeral,” “Juice,” “Houston,” “Europe,” and “Diction” are their favorites. “One of my favorites is something I wrote called ‘Phone Calls’ because when I was recording it, my dad called the house phone, and I just left it in the track because it actually sounded really cool,” Morame said. “I also like ‘Woah’ because it’s my most popular [song], and it gets me really hype. The analogies are crazy and there’s a ton of ad-libs.” Colliers favorite songs are “Juice” and “Suicide at a Funeral.” “‘Juice’ I [created] with Woody and it was really fun when we recorded it. He has energy, which makes recording with him such a good time,” Collier said. “ ‘Suicide at a Funeral’ was kind of hard to understand. I used a lot of metaphors regarding the government and all my negative and positive thoughts about it. I also like my newer song ‘Diction’ because it’s a cool metaphor. I talked about a female and compared her to depression and the love hate relationship of that aspect. It’s pretty dope.” Both Collier and Morame have dreams of pursuing rap and beat-making in the future. They would like to continue collaborating as professionals. “I make beats to enjoy, so of course it would be fun to pursue it - and I’d love it, but I also just want to do whatever comes my way,” Morame said.
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Bonfires; getting a group of friends and having s’mores.
[My favorite thing to do in the fall is] wear jackets because it’s cold.
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What is #freesocietea? The idea that everyone should be allowed to do exactly what they want to do and live the life they want to live. It tries to stress how people are never born knowing what they want to do so we need to try out different personalities and careers.
Widmaer Morame, senior How many shirts do you have and how do they sell? I have made four shirts and they have all sold out in less than two days. My favorite is the one that says “Survive Under Pressure.” I made it with senior Sydney Van Hook’s art work.
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issue four, februry 5, 2016: Fall flings and other things, page 8
This infographic featured four Instagram accounts that varied in style and some stats about the app and how people use it.
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WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE INSTAGRAM FEATURE?
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The explore page because it lets you see what everyone is doing. Thariana Sifonte, senior
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I like to take creative looking photos. I make sure they’re high quality. I may do a Photoshop effect.
I like to post aesthetic pictures. I post a lot of selfies and people like selfies.
I take a lot of selfies! So great lighting is a must. Great picture quality is also a great thing to have.
I post pictures of what I think are cool parts of my life or cool moments.
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What kind of pictures do you post? A lot are photography based off of objects I take a picture of or I promote business products. I post modeling and typical selfies.
What is your favorite thing about instagram? I find a lot of inspiration from the explore page and different accounts.
What is the key to getting a lot of likes on a picture? I normally post stuff my followers can relate to, but everyone isn’t gonna like what you post.
What is the key to getting a lot of likes on a picture? Post quality photos that standout in the feed.
What is your favorite picture to post? Pictures of myself because they get a lot of likes and comments and I feel good about myself.
What is your favorite type of picture to post? I love posting pictures of me and my friends so my followers could get a drift of my everyday life.
What do you think qualifies as a successful account? Posting things that you like and being happy with your Instagram.
What is your favorite thing about instagram? The direct message feature, of course.
What is the key to getting a lot of likes on a picture? You want your pictures to be high quality or if you think you look good in it. What is your favorite thing about instagram? The way you can share your pictures with so many people.
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James Robbins, senior
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Kaitlyn Driskell, senior
School: Troy University Sport: Baseball Major: Business What will you miss about playing baseball at Boone? It is the last time it is for fun. College is for business, coaches get paid to win. What are you looking forward to in college? Traveling around and the team trips. Why did you choose Troy University? It felt like the best opportunity to go out and play my freshman year, the coaches made me feel like a top priority for them and they are a good academic school. What have you learned while being a student athlete at Boone? Rely on the work you have put in and trust that it will pay off. What is your most memorable high school game? Dr. Phillips because I threw a no hitter.
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Amanda Oliver, senior
School: University of Richmond Sport: Football Major: Undecided What will you miss about playing football at Boone? The team and friends I have played with and made. What are you looking forward to in college? Playing more football and making new friends. Why did you choose Richmond? It is a great academic school and it fit me best. What have you learned while being a student athlete at Boone? It is a big responsibility; you have to manage your time, but in the end it turns out good. What is your most memorable high school game? Boone versus Edgewater my senior year because it marked the end of our season and it was the last big rival game that I got to play with my brothers.
Colby Ritten, senior
What was your official visit like? It was wild and crazy, but I also learned a lot. It was crazy because I got a college experience in three days. From [going to] a basketball game to hanging out with the players. How does it feel to be committed? It feels good that they want me because there is no better feeling than a whole
School: Seminole State College Sport: Softball Major: Athletic Training What will you miss about playing softball at Boone? I will miss my teammates. What are you looking forward to in college? I am ready for the experience, I just want to get out of high school. Why did you choose Seminole State? I wanted to do a two year college not a 4-year and they gave me a full ride. What have you learned while being a student athlete at Boone? The grades are before sports. What was your official visit like? It was so nice and fun because they showed me the dorms and I met some of the softball players. What is your most memorable high school game? West Orange my junior year because it was super close.
Meghan Sexton, junior
staff of collegiate coaches constantly calling you and even your parents just to reach out to you and stay in touch and impatiently waiting for you to come up. It feels unreal because I went from unknown in the area to a major key player in the area full of D1 talent in a very competitive state.
School: Florida Southwestern State College Sport: Basketball Major: Nursing What will you miss about playing basketball at Boone? The home crowds and support. I will miss the excitement at games, practices and the bonds we made together. What are you looking forward to in college? Freedom. Why did you choose Florida Southwestern? It felt like the right place to be and they were very welcoming. What have you learned while being a student athlete at Boone? We win together and we lose together. Family is everything. You have to play together. What is your most memorable high school game? Boone versus Colonial in the district final [game], even though we lost because it was my last official high school game.
Sadie Desroches, senior
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School: Florida Southwestern Sport: Basketball Major: Business Management What will you miss about playing basketball at Boone? Traditions such as keeping the gym the same. What are you looking forward to in college? The part where people find themselves and figure out who they want to be in life. Why did you choose Florida Southwestern? It is a brand new team and we will play in a new gym being built. The positive energy from the coaches was incredible and gets me excited to start. What have you learned while being a student athlete at Boone? Stay on top of homework and studies. What is your most memorable high school game? The district final against Cypress Creek. We won 41-39.
What have you learned while being a student athlete at Boone? You always have to put academics first, and always finish what you start. What is your most memorable high school game? Boone versus Edgewater my junior year because the team and I made history with a three-peat and it was televised.
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What are you looking forward to in college? Getting better at my craft and playing on television. I also look forward to developing new friends and a new life. Why did you choose Old Dominion? They showed a lot of interest in me. They also got my family involved. They called me at least twice a week.
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School: Coker College Sport: Lacrosse Major: Occupational Therapy What will you miss about playing lacrosse at Boone? I will miss my teammates because our team did more than just practice and games, we would eat dinners and go to the beach. It was like a small family. What are you looking forward to in college? Living on my own and the new atmosphere. Why did you choose Coker College? The campus and it is a small private school. What have you learned while being a student athlete at Boone? School comes first, but sports relieve stress. What is your most memorable high school game? The district final [game] against Timber Creek because we were in the lead half the game and only lost by a couple in the end.
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Meghan Mansfield, senior School: Polk State College Sport: Softball Major: Special Education What will you miss about playing softball at Boone? I will miss my teammates and the family bond we had. What are you looking forward to in college? Meeting new people and new experiences. Why did you choose Polk State? I had an offer from a four-year but decided to go with a two-year because of the location. What have you learned while being a student athlete at Boone? It is difficult to balance school and sports, but it is worth it. What is your most memorable high school game? West Orange my junior year, even though we lost because they always give us a run for our money and the game is always exciting.
Samuel White, senior School: Old Dominion University Sport: Football Major: Business What will you miss about playing football at Boone? I will miss the tradition, fans, teachers and the coaches. I will miss the support and playing football with my close group.
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My goal is to get faster everyday and stronger. I can offer rebounding, sprinting down the court. I give a lot of effort and never give up. Patrick Lubin, junior
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School: Ohio Northern University Sport: Football Major: Anthropology What will you miss about playing football at Boone? Playing with the kids I grew up with. What are you looking forward to in college? Experiencing football on the next level while beginning a new chapter of my life on my own in a whole new atmosphere. Why did you choose Ohio Northern? The environment naturally felt like home and I fit perfectly for the new style of football they are going to be implementing over the next few years. What have you learned while being a student athlete at Boone? Things will never be given to you. Everything you want is to be earned through hard work.
Darius Jackson, senior
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JV and varsity competitive tryouts are May 23 through 26 at 2:45 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the gym. All interested should have a school physical on file.
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SUMMER SCHOOL COURSE RECOVERY AVAILABLE
16 School: Marist College Sport: Football Major: Undecided What will you miss about playing football at Boone? I will miss playing with my friends and playing my position (wide receiver/defensive back). What are you looking forward to in college? It is in New York and I have never been [there]. Why did you choose Marist College? The education they provide. I know football isn’t always going to be there forever so I decided to go where I could get a better education to get to a good paying job. What have you learned while being a student athlete at Boone? Listen to anything the coaches say and do what they say because they are preparing you for the next level no matter if it is D1, D2 or D3. What is your most memorable high school game? The Winter Park game my junior year when we went into overtime and I caught the winning touchdown.
Alexis Bergan, senior
It is really stress relieving. Junior year is where you are supposed to find where you are going to go. Me being committed is like I am already done. Nicole Lakman, junior
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Nathan Haskins, senior
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Marissa Hackett, senior
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Thomas Verzi III, senior
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Summer school course recovery classes start June 14 and run through July 19, 7:30 a.m. - 3:50 p.m., Monday through Thursday, with the exception of the first week which will run Tuesday through Friday. No school July 4-8. See a guidance counselor to register.
Athletes sign
commitments
By CASSADY QUINTANA As seniors finish their last high school season and school year, they begin to prepare for the next phase of their journey in light. Athletes from baseball, basketball, football, lacrosse, softball and volleyball will continue their passion at the collegiate level. Hours of practice, training and games helped these athletes acquire an athletic scholarship to pursue their academics and athletic interests. Seventeen student athletes will take on the court and field at the next level, while pursuing their majors. “It is very satisfying for our coaching staff seeing our players sign with colleges. It validates everything we tell them about being good student athletes. All of our committed players took care of their grades, worked hard in the weight room and were good citizens of our school. It is more than just being a good player,” coach Andrew Johnson said. Out of the 17 seniors committed, seven will advance to Division I schools, two Division II, two Division III, five junior colleges and one National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). This spread features where the athletes are going, what they will be majoring in, what they are looking forward to in college and what they will miss most about playing here.
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Tyler Colson, senior
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Sarah Chapman, senior
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Trinity Alexander, senior
School: Monroe College Sport: Volleyball Major: Business What will you miss about playing volleyball at Boone? Playing in the gym with the home crowds. What are you looking forward to in college? The exposure and meeting new people. Why did you choose Monroe College? It was my best offer. What have you learned while being a student athlete at Boone? Learned how to manage my time. What is your most memorable high school game? Bishop Moore my senior year because we beat them in a five game thriller. What was your signing day like? It was fun and being with my family and committing is a good feeling.
School: Furman University Sport: Baseball Major: Business or Pre-Law What will you miss about playing baseball at Boone? The home crowds and support. What are you looking forward to in college? Meeting new people and leaving here. Why did you choose Furman? They have good academics, a very nice campus and they showed interest in me during my sophomore and junior year, plus I like the way they do things. What have you learned while being a student athlete at Boone? Balancing everything especially with hard classes. Managing my time, always doing my homework and performing well in games. What is your most memorable high school game? Boone versus Edgewater basketball game my senior year because we had a lot of support and we won.
School: Appalachian State University Sport: Football Major: Business What will you miss about playing football at Boone? Friday nights and playing in front of the whole school. What are you looking forward to in college? The gameday experience in front of huge crowds. Why did you choose Appalachian State? It is located in the mountains which is very unique and I love it. It is a good football school as well as a great education. What have you learned while being a student athlete at Boone? How to balance my time between school and athletics. What is your most memorable high school game? The Edgewater game my junior year because we got the three peat and it was really fun.
School: Jefferson College Sport: Volleyball Major: Undecided What will you miss about playing volleyball at Boone? The coaching staff because they have taught me so much and have been so encouraging in my pursuit towards playing volleyball in college. What are you looking forward to in college? The freedom of being away from parents and curfews. Why did you choose Jefferson? My mom played volleyball there, the coach is very nice and my future teammates are hardworking and I think I will be good friends with them. What have you learned while being a student athlete at Boone? Leadership. It is important to do what is best for the team as opposed to what is best for yourself.
School: Washington University-St. Louis Sport: Football Major: Finance What will you miss about playing football at Boone? The community spirit and all of its historic traditions. What are you looking forward to in college? Having fun, meeting new people and learning more. Why did you choose Washington University? It is the best fit for me. It has one of the top business schools in the country and a great football team. What have you learned while being a student athlete at Boone? Manage time between school and football. What is your most memorable high school game? Boone versus Edgewater my junior year because we made memories and got the three peat.
School: University of Florida Agricultural and Mechanical Sport: Softball Major: Physical Therapy What will you miss about playing softball at Boone? I will miss playing with my friends the most. What are you looking forward to in college? I am looking forward to furthering my career as well as playing softball with my new team. Why did you choose Florida A&M? It is my dream school; it has a family tradition and it’s a great school for my career choice. What have you learned while being a student athlete at Boone? You should never give up. Be the best that you can be and stay positive. What is your most memorable high school game? Senior night because it was the first game I played in after I came back from an injury.
sport I love in college. What are your future goals in lacrosse and life? For lacrosse I just want to play and have fun in college. I want to either be a physical therapist or nurse. I still haven’t completely decided. I want to use the knowledge I will have in medicine in Haiti for a few years.
Lauren Rucker, senior
played Lake Nona and their goalie broke my finger but I came back in overtime and scored the winning goal. How has it been coming back from your injury and how does it feel being committed even though you got hurt? Coming back was difficult but I feel extremely blessed to be able to continue playing the Boone? How to manage my time for school and sports. How was your signing day experience? My signing day experience was really fun but also bittersweet because I realized how real it all is and that I am leaving soon. What is your most memorable high school game? Sophomore year when we School: Asbury University Sport: Lacrosse Major: Nursing What will you miss about playing softball at Boone? My team and coaches. What are you looking forward to in college? Getting to know my new teammates and getting the college experience.
Why did you choose Asbury? When I went on my visit I fell in love with the campus and the people. They are also a Christian school so I can get my missionary degree and nursing degree. I also love the people and the atmosphere that the college has. What have you learned while being a student athlete at photo/KATHRYN MARSHALL.
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hilights [Traditions] bring everything together. They bring the school together. Annette Montgomery, AP Human Geography teacher
From generation to generation Throughout the decades, technology, clothing and daily life has changed.
1970’s By ANNA MARIE BORIA A delectable aroma fills the air as one walks into the lively restaurant of napkins rain down over the customers. With authentic Greek music playing to accompany the Greek decor, one is instantly transported to Greece. Taverna Opa, located in the heart of Pointe Orlando is as much of an experience as it is a restaurant. With the electric atmosphere, Opa is the perfect place to enjoy cuisine just as tasteful as the atmosphere is entertaining. With bold and colorful plants placed around the restaurant and Greek decor in every corner, Opa succeeds in keeping the Greek experience authentic and traditional. Opa, in Greek culture, means a password that conveys the festive Greek spirit; the restaurant lives up to its name. If looking for an intimate dinner with a significant other, Opa is not the place. Its atmosphere is better suited for large parties who do not mind the loreped millabores ne vendi di rero volent, sum esciatem aceriae vendel ipsam, cus, officii squatur soluptaqui ressinc iminctem iliscimpera non num que earita audis doluptaerit, quo to et eum volorem nus. Git aliquatur? Cate endam, consequunt. Fugitiaspel eribus. Ersperr umenis voluptat modiate soluptatem et autemque omnihicium volum volum expe debitam, volorib usciati atiaerc iiscimaio. Ehenimus. Ectem quodia dem ipsa prerumqui con core volorepe intionsernam alibuscil molo que molorat ureiuri aturia vel magnisque recaboraeped que poressuntore omnis simi, sincia se prera cone omnimol uptate sum andem etur si untotae molorum nonsed es aut omnimus mo officia doluptas apita quias necae. Ut audae pratecto magnam re comnihilit pro tem aut imus, vercimi, seque res denihilibus adi tet dolupti soles doluptia num eturehe nteste magni aut la illit facia autem as is inulparum quae volentis culparumque vellab ipsunt. Sus derroritem volorro velitiatium, si quas audam volorer cipsunt aliatur? Or molutet que plam quas sam hil mincipsam, aut acepro corerum quide voloriant omnim rehenduscil il et quaepe necullaborio omnimperum aut a di utas cum ducidendi int quis ipiduci molliciis rem qui cum a corenem nempos molupturesed moluptatis ipsam ipsam nonsequodis explabo. Officip suntiss Torpossed que necatatur as vel minullique suntio im et, santore struptiscia sim et omnim a dis as doluptatis et doluptae voluptas erum latquunt. Rum qui berspid igendio nsectia net at. To officatibus molum saperovit quid ullaborerias remquodis pre conecep udionse diciant ut quas sim id quas dus reris de sed et, volorem sum intur?
1980’s By ANNA MARIE BORIA A delectable aroma fills the air as one walks into the lively restaurant of napkins rain down over the customers. With authentic Greek music playing to accompany the Greek decor, one is instantly transported to Greece. Taverna Opa, located in the heart of Pointe Orlando is as much of an experience as it is a restaurant. With the electric atmosphere, Opa is the perfect place to enjoy cuisine just as tasteful as the atmosphere is entertaining. With bold and colorful plants placed around the restaurant and Greek decor in every corner, Opa succeeds in keeping the Greek experience authentic and traditional. Opa, in Greek culture, means a password that conveys the festive Greek spirit; the restaurant lives up to its name. If looking for an intimate dinner with a significant other, Opa is not the place. Its atmosphere is better suited for large parties who do not mind the Tur reptatibus aute magnam et utectaquam, qui rem fugia nimporios vellenderunt doloreped millabores ne vendi di rero volent, sum esciatem aceriae vendel ipsam, cus, officii squatur soluptaqui ressinc iminctem iliscimpera non num que earita audis doluptaerit, quo to et eum volorem nus. Git aliquatur? Cate endam, consequunt. Fugitiaspel eribus. Ersperr umenis voluptat modiate soluptatem et autemque omnihicium volum volum expe debitam, volorib usciati atiaerc iiscimaio. Ehenimus. Ectem quodia dem ipsa prerumqui con core volorepe intionsernam alibuscil molo que molorat ureiuri aturia vel magnisque recaboraeped que poressuntore omnis simi, sincia se prera cone omnimol uptate sum andem etur si untotae molorum nonsed es aut omnimus mo officia doluptas apita quias necae. Ut audae pratecto magnam re comnihilit pro tem aut imus, vercimi, seque res denihilibus adi tet dolupti soles doluptia num eturehe nteste magni aut la illit facia autem as is inulparum quae volentis culparumque vellab ipsunt. Sus derroritem volorro velitiatium, si quas audam volorer cipsunt aliatur? Or molutet que plam quas sam hil mincipsam, aut acepro corerum quide voloriant omnim rehenduscil il et quaepe necullaborio omnimperum aut a di utas cum ducidendi int quis ipiduci molliciis rem qui cum a corenem nempos molupturesed moluptatis ipsam ipsam nonsequodis explabo. Officip suntissPit acerrov idellup tatior atiatio magnistium ut quost, quis que ratur aut harumet hiliciiscium as nonet vit ommolor aut mincid et pero et ommollantio. Occatem. Uptatec uscidit modis aut laudi dolupis ma cori beaquuntium dolendam, vent magnam que volor sequo berspe volore volores sitium voles etus renem accatur, idebis enim volendit mi, corporero tent aut abo. Nam volutet et aut ani cum que porem imporerem vit aute esequost volutem odisquiam quam facienim sit autenis dolenti orescid eosam corpos evendicil ererro est, volupta sitintis rese nienihil incieni vide int offictur, omnisit aspersped quatest que volupta ipita de earum ipsuntios quis rerrum voluptatque voloruptatur reptio. Ut recus.
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hilights specialfeature CHORUS FALL CONCERT
WHAT ARE YOU MOST LOOKING FORWARD TO THIS YEAR?
Come out to see the chorus’ first concert of the year on Oct. 20 from 7-8 p.m. in the auditorium
The kickball tournament because we’re going to have a lot of fun when the sophomores get to go against the seniors. Jessica Hart, sophomore
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1990’s By ANNA MARIE BORIA A delectable aroma fills the air as one walks into the lively restaurant of napkins rain down over the customers. With authentic Greek music playing to accompany the Greek decor, one is instantly transported to Greece. Taverna Opa, located in the heart of Pointe Orlando is as much of an experience as it is a restaurant. With the electric atmosphere, Opa is the perfect place to enjoy cuisine just as tasteful as the atmosphere is entertaining. With bold and colorful plants placed around the restaurant and Greek decor in every corner, Opa succeeds in keeping the Greek experience authentic and traditional. Opa, in Greek culture, means a password that conveys the festive Greek spirit; the restaurant lives up to its name. If looking for an intimate dinner with a significant other, Opa is not the place. Its atmosphere is better suited for large parties who do not mind the Occabore moluptam, con ressecum eum solorernam re comnis apicitate sandisit dolorit oditibus magnia core labore voluta dolestrume cuscipist voluptatem earibus, sitio eatum eos dus et ute doluptatio. Itat quam, od magnienime lab ilibusd antiusaeped molendione qui dolorep erupta verro ipid quasped ut accatius abo. Essendunt pelitae plis auditaspe cones etur? Fernatae nes posaped quat hillest empores tiisimusant aliquidelis et et aribustio eat reptatq uasperumquia delisse niendisin pore, testius sitatem quossitas nis venduci lignam audae sum verem eume optur, sit dolorrorem ut qui sande sitiossi debistem niminciis endem. Neque di sum aut autem re porerest, officieniat moluptatias aut ipsa voloren tiatia venemporerum quas seculpa perem rempername perchic tendel ipiet auditatis ipsum ventist hitam, omnisqu untius. Genda simus mil molupti scipid moluptat hit, samus doles eum aces reped endit earum vendiste consequae provide rerovitis sequo des excest, ipienit que entem volupta spercient ene nitatiis ut vid unt labo. Et aborum core di blabo. Itatem ulluptaquias sim ipsamusdae aute vel es in evenihil mo maio eium inci berita denia dolorectatet et imosaperi a vernatur, qui tem. Nam ut et, nam voluptam et vide molor adit quuntibusda num aut expero offic to dionsequamus volest erioresto cus apedia con nis accae re de doluptatem et unto tem que nam ni iunt aditam fuga. Hentem eum et illabor ibusam quam si bearion sequis veles molorit, autendio. Et eatibus aut incto maion repudit, ipiet, sim voluptaque ditate volorem fugita ad quiaturit dolupta tentur, cuptionem alist endel im debis audae sit la commoluptate ducias unt, sit, sunt fugit re voluptio. Neque coresci isquam fugias estiis dipsum sit eos destiorunt que vendit ommo blaut quam is maximpore la volorest, corepudis aspisi ut preri delia pore as ut quatemporem qui ipictios pro bea ab invenec tempell aborio. Tem volupie nihillo rrovita sequo mil mincia nos con poreptat. Neque ped exceatiur, sed quiscip sandam quatectasped mo cone diam iumqui quiamus reratia ilique peruptas ea doluptur autas adi ut proreium quam aut utae ilit, sequis adit es quo volupta quodi quia doloria cullaccus velibus in enim qui di cullupta ni aspis ea consequ untectur? Cumenda ntiatisit laboreribus aut quias que quissit atiur? Ceptia quibus min re sit asit et erferum dolor audita se pra possint et quatur reperfe rchictur simusdae non pro berumque estiis ut volenis tiunt. Hari ad eost minti tem enit lam, officidebit officat atisquis andit arum, suntur, ut eum volendis ut volumet reseque voluptat
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By ANNA MARIE BORIA A delectable aroma fills the air as one walks into the lively restaurant of napkins rain down over the customers. With authentic Greek music playing to accompany the Greek decor, one is instantly transported to Greece. Taverna Opa, located in the heart of Pointe Orlando is as much of an experience as it is a restaurant. With the electric atmosphere, Opa is the perfect place to enjoy cuisine just as tasteful as the atmosphere is entertaining. With bold and colorful plants placed around the restaurant and Greek decor in every corner, Opa succeeds in keeping the Greek experience authentic and traditional. Opa, in Greek culture, means a password that conveys the festive Greek spirit; the restaurant lives up to its name. If looking for an intimate dinner with a significant other, Opa is not the place. Its atmosphere is better suited for large parties who do not mind the prese quias explitaque officae omnitat. As soluptat. Ehendaector acererum reiuntius nem nonseque plaborum derum volorer rovidelitat. Tur reptatibus aute magnam et utectaquam, qui rem fugia nimporios vellenderunt doloreped millabores ne vendi di rero volent, sum esciatem aceriae vendel ipsam, cus, officii squatur soluptaqui ressinc iminctem iliscimpera non num que earita audis doluptaerit, quo to et eum volorem nus. Git aliquatur? Cate endam, consequunt. Fugitiaspel eribus. Ersperr umenis voluptat modiate soluptatem et autemque omnihicium volum volum expe debitam, volorib usciati atiaerc iiscimaio. Ehenimus. Ectem quodia dem ipsa prerumqui con core volorepe intionsernam alibuscil molo que molorat ureiuri aturia vel magnisque recaboraeped que poressuntore omnis simi, sincia se prera cone omnimol uptate sum andem etur si untotae molorum nonsed es aut omnimus mo officia doluptas apita quias necae. Ut audae pratecto magnam re comnihilit pro tem aut imus, vercimi, seque res denihilibus adi tet dolupti soles doluptia num eturehe nteste magni aut la illit facia autem as is inulparum quae volentis culparumque vellab ipsunt. Sus derroritem volorro velitiatium, si quas audam volorer cipsunt aliatur? Or molutet que plam quas sam hil mincipsam, aut acepro corerum quide voloriant omnim rehenduscil il et quaepe necullaborio omnimperum aut a di utas cum ducidendi int quis ipiduci molliciis rem qui cum a corenem nempos molupturesed moluptatis ipsam ipsam nonsequodis explabo. Officip suntiss Et aut pore reped etus sinvent ea sed magnam in pa num quas rempor ad quatibus as dolorer oreicim ut quis quassimusdam volor simus unt eosam cus. Ex es nam, omnitius soluptur re voluptatiis atume consequidel et as eatem que delesequi cullam quunt pa es rem hariate nulparum reperunto ex et vero conseque corios minimusam fuga. Tibus est quas voluptur, consequ iasimusam, et ommolup tassime es delique voluptati sumetur sum nit lacea excepere cum quat vent dolo blaborem net, versped minverr orepro quassintia et hic tem id ulparum reptas con raerum, ipsapis et voloritiis nient omnim doluptatur, susam, cone dem fuga. Ad magnimusto blam idi beaque pliqui dolupta ium delles dolorep edicatem. Ita sitis dolori omnis aut ero bererit voluptia conseque mi, offictis eum andis repellaut alibus, solum dolor re vendaes equatis tissita turepta ecturepudita corestrupis sequiam quas quodis ut molupta sit as si de volupie nectur, quidel ipsapid es et
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