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Megan Rushlow

Marvin Scott Jarrett Editor-in-Chief 394 W Broadway New York, NY 10012 Dear Mr. Jarrett:

My name is Megan Rushlow and I am applying for the internship position at Nylon magazine. Given the opportunity, I will work as diligently as possible to fulfill my duties as an intern and do everything in my power to make sure the job gets done in order to live up to your award winning publication. As an intern, I will apply my skills to every task that comes my way. These include having a very strong work ethic with everything every task I face. Being diligent with my work will especially be important as an intern when learning the process of working for such a highly esteemed magazine. Doing so requires the ability to remain focused and stay committed to the job. Being an editor on my high schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s award winning yearbook, I have learned how to work well with others, meet deadlines and lead others. As well as practice with leading others and meeting deadlines, I have experience with writing for a publication, photography, interviewing, Photoshop and InDesign. I am Photoshop certified and feel I am prepared to handle anything that pertains to graphic design. After two years on a publications staff I have learned the importance of time management and being prepared to meet deadlines on time. You can depend on me to fulfill every task you give me, not only diligently but efficiently. While I feel this letter highlights some of my most important skills relating to this position, I feel meeting with you to discuss these abilities in more detail may prove beneficial. I would appreciate the chance to meet with you at a time of your convenience. I look forward to hearing from you. Respectfully, Megan Rushlow

Megan Rushlow

OBJECTIVE To participate in the making of Nylon’s highly esteemed magazine and learn the process. EDUCATION Completed four years of high school at Boone high school. Graduation date: 2014 Overall GPA: 4.2 weighted

EXPERIENCE Staffer/ Index Editor on Boone high school’s Legend yearbook 2012-2014 Wrote stories, took pictures, designed the index section, graded staffers stories, served as a leader to staffers, spell checked every name in the book, created the index. Employed at Twistee Treat 2012-2014 Worked with others in a group setting coming together to meet goals, interaction with customers, detailed cleaning inside and outside the store, worked registers and dealt with money. Full-time Nanny 2013-2014 Looked after three year old twins and one year old every day after school, practicing responsibility. RELEVANT HIGH SCHOOL COURSES Journalism honors 2011-2012 Yearbook staff 2012-2013 AP Language and composition 2012-2013 AWARDS, HONORS AND MEMBERSHIPS Spanish Honor Society National Honor Society Journalism Honor Society National Scholastic Press Association Honor Roll Spanish Club Chairman Environmental Club Secretary Always Wear Your Seatbelt club Photoshop certified REFERENCES Lisa Smith/ Twistee Treat general manager (205) 420-3239 Erin Crawford/ mother of child I baby-sit for (704) 200-4352

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Personal Essay

I first got started in journalism when I was in 7th grade. My friends and I joined our middle school yearbook staff. Being on this staff gave me my first small experience of journalism. I enjoyed having my work published for others to see. In high school I decided that I wanted to join the yearbook staff. This being for multiple reasons. Mainly I wanted to do something in my four years at Boone that mattered. Additionally I was looking for somewhere I could meet new, different people. Being on staff has not only helped me grow as a journalist, but also as a person. No class has taught me more real world skills than this one. Through these past two years I have learned countless things, but being an editor this year I have specifically improved in the areas involving production skills, deadlines, teamwork and dedication. Last year being my first year on staff, most things were new to me. I don’t think I fully realized the value of my own work or the fact that it would be seen by thousands of people at some point. This year the pride I take in my work has largely increased, as well as my production skills. Now, everything I do I do with the best of my ability. I know that my work is going into an award winning yearbook and take that very seriously. Being an editor has also increased my production skills. Now, if I mess something up I can’t say I didn’t know any better. Being an editor comes with a whole new set of responsibilities, one of those being taking the fall if something goes wrong. Holding the position of index editor means that I have the opportunity to have deadlines, as well as design my own section. Still having to work o deadlines is even more responsibility than it was last year because this year I am a leader to other staffers. Because of this, I have taken deadlines more seriously and done my best to finish them on time. Setting a good example for others is important to me, so I made sure I worked as hard as I could on each deadline. Although not all went as smoothly as I would have liked, I am proud to say I gave every one my best effort. This year I have realized that not completing a deadline doesn’t only affect my negatively, but the rest of the staff who has to work to do what I couldn’t. I learned that personally when I was working on the Index and had to finish multiple stories for other staffers. This aspect of staff is very similar to real life. Because we had such a large staff this year, most of our deadlines were paired up with another staffer. This sometimes went well or not so well. Each experience has taught me a different lesson and helped me grow as a journalist. I learned to be the one to step up and take charge when no one else will. I have also learned the importance of patience and being able to work well with others. This includes splitting task up equally, helping my partners if needed and being there to encourage them, rather than get frustrated. Most of all, this year has taught me the true meaning of dedication. I have never taken so much pride or spent so much time on one project. My first year on staff I did work hard and was happy to see the book come out, but this year was very different. Because I was an editor and had more responsibility I grew very attached to this book and put countless hours into it. Even if I missed out on some things because I was busy with yearbook, I wouldn’t trade any of those nights shooting soccer or the chorus concert. Every bit of dedication we put into this book we got out of it. Every one of these learning experiences will carry with me in the future in everything I do. These past few years has taught me everything there is to know about responsibility, hard work, dedication, pride and being self efficient. This will benefit me in my future career. I believe I was an asset to this staff through my hard work and commitment. For example staying after school countless times to work on deadlines or working through the night to finish spell checking names. Every staffer brought their own skills to the staff that helped shape us and the book. I think the most important quality I, or any other one of our staffers possess is pride. We all take pride in the book and because of that our level of commitment is endless, which I believe has resulted in a book we can all be proud of.

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My most significant piece of work this year was the You Know You Go To Boone When page. Katie Marshall and I worked on this page together. I believe this was my most significant work this year because it is something that I was excited for others to see. I feel like it represented the school very well and that others would enjoy it. When completing I deadline, I am always happy with it and excited to see it printed, but they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t always appeal to the rest of the school. I think that this page appealed to every who attends Boone high school. Every was able to connect with some aspect of it. Whether it was dressing up for magnet classes or the feeling you get when shouting braves at the end of the national anthem, we made sure to find a way to include every student at Boone. The page was special because it was personalized to Boone. No other school will have a page like this with the same fourteen things about their school that makes it unique. I am very proud ad feel lucky to have attended Boone these past four years and be part of its long list of traditions. Having a page where I could reflect on all of those traditions was very fulfilling, especially because it was my senior year. At the beginning of this deadline I knew this page had great potential, but also knew it would take work in dedication. We had to search through thousands of pictures to find the ones that represented each tradition accurately. Doing so took quite some time, putting as behind at first. My partner and I worked hard to get back on track and create this page into something we could be proud of. We also struggled with choosing which fourteen traditions to include on the page. After working together and efficiently we finished the page on time and proud of our work. During this deadline I learned the importance in producing a page that will be appealing to my audience. For example, some of the traditions I wanted to include, many students wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be able to connect with. Because of this, we made sure to include only the traditions that every student was a part of. My favorite aspect of this page is the photography. Most of the photos were taken by different staffers earlier in the year. I think every picture makes the page stand out even more. Just by looking at it I can feel the Boone spirit coming through the pages. I am proud that I produced a page that many students enjoyed and could connect with. I feel that this page sums up Boone and will be useful in the future to remember how great and spirited our school was when we are reminiscing our high school years.

At the end of Braves Brawl, the senior class sings the Alma Mater. “The Alma Mater means the most to me on the bus after lacrosse games. It defines the legacy we all want to leave at Boone,” senior Parker Bell, third from right, said. A different student sang the Alma Mater on BBC each Friday.

HAIL ORANGE AND WHITE.

LET’S GET ROWDY. At the Edgewater game, the Rowdy Crowd points to the scoreboard, acknowledging the team’s lead. “[My favorite part is the] school spirit. Everyone gets into it when we are beating our buckets,” senior Nicholas Brown said. The Rowdy Crowd attended every home football game to encourage the team.

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pep rally on Friday, Sept. 6, seniors Wesley Rodriguez and Jalen Harper participate in the senior snake. “I love [senior snakes]. I think they are awesome because it gives us an opportunity to show everyone on campus who’s in charge,” Rodriguez said. There were two senior snakes in the football season.

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HOME OF THE BRAVE. The girls soccer team members thrust their fists into the air and shout ‘Brave’ after the national anthem. “[The tradition of shouting ‘Brave’ shows] we take pride in our school, and we are proud to be Braves; the tradition lives on,” senior Savannah Rodriguez said.

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After Edgewater vandalized the stadium’s “Brave Country” sign, senior Delaney Foskett and junior Alexandra King repaint it after school. “I think the Boone-Edgewater rivalry tradition is great. I love all the traditions that go along with it. I just wish it was more in good fun, rather than destructive,” Foskett said. The sign previously read “Home of the Braves,” but Foskett updated it in September.

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defeating Edgewater for the second year in a row, the team celebrates its possession of the barrel. “There was an overwhelming sense of pride, not only through me but through the fans, players and coaches,” sophomore Clayton Julian said. The Braves won the game, 31-27, after a forced fumble by junior linebacker Quentin Davis in the last three seconds of the game.

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SPARE THE HAIR. Before the Edgewater game, football players shave their hair into crazy hairstyles. “I got strange looks from almost everyone. Sometimes I forgot that I cut my hair, and I was confused why everyone was looking at me funny,” junior Matthew Butler said. The football team members shaved each other’s heads into unconventional patterns and styles, including mullets and mohawks.

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On the day of the Edgewater rivalry game, senior football players beat the drum to build up anticipation. “[My favorite part about beating the drum was] being a part of the experience and being a senior,” senior Keiton Best said. Football players completed rotating shifts to ensure the beats continued throughout the school day.

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junior Dylan Craig flaunts his orange attire. “[School spirit means] cheering for your high school and showing that you actually belong,” Craig said.

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In a toga, senior Joseph Mullins participates in homecoming week.“[My favorite part was] not really having to wear clothes. [I wore a toga because] you’re only a senior once,” Mullins said. Other classes wore orange and white.

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really important,” Schafer said. religion Judaism celebrated various influences holidays, including Hanukkah, Yom Kippur, Rosh Hashanah and daily life Passover. Schafer’s family kept Judaism prevalent in its home through art and music, some of which her mother composed. Schafer also observed the cultural aspects that came with the religion, including fasting for Yom Kippur and not eating bread during Passover. In addition to holding views of Judaism, Schafer also practiced Catholicism. Because of this, Schafer was able to experience two religions at once. This helped her maintain an open mind about other cultures. According to Schafer, practicing culturally-rich religions gave her a strong understanding of the importance of living in a country that was so diverse. “[Other cultures are] important because it allows for more diversity in a community and family. Without experiencing other cultures, my family probably would not be together. My family wouldn’t be here because my mom’s side of the family immigrated to the U.S. because [the U.S. is] accepting of other cultures. Without being accepting, [Americans] would be ignorant and a small minded country,” Schafer said. Both Niu and Schafer were taught the importance of acceptance through their exposure to religion and the unique cultural aspects and values that religion entails. “[If our society didn’t accept other cultures], our country would just be like every other country, where its citizens are suppressed for expressing their own views. That is what is so great about our country. We embrace diversity and celebrate other cultures. If we didn’t, our society would be more ignorant than it already is. It would become monotonous because everyone is the same,” Niu said.

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AnimAte life When she uploaded her first anime video to YouTube as a joke at age 13, junior Pamela Surran never expected she would eventually spiral into YouTube fame because of her blog and interest in anime and Japanese culture. “I kind of was nervous at first; [the culture] was so different. It’s weird hearing a different language and not knowing what it means,” Surran said. Surran embraced Japanese culture through fashion. She created her own outfits, ran a YouTube blog in which she dressed in Japanese style trends and gave tutorials on how to apply anime-inspired makeup. “I really like how everyone is open; we are all different,” Surran said. “I love the fashion associated with Japanese culture, I like how it is really expressive of how you are. It is fun expressing yourself.”

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Dancing to the beat, Cheatham appreciated culture by participating in a Native American dance group. “[Embracing cultures is important because] otherwise we would be like cultural hermits. Ignoring other cultures will only limit the diversity of our own,” Cheatham said.

HI-YAH. Karate instructor senior Christopher Martucci teaches children how to properly defend themselves. “[I started karate because] I wanted to be like the guys in movies, [but it] turns out it doesn’t work like that,” Martucci said. He taught children karate three days a week at Black Belt Center.

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Both The boys and girls teams placed second at the district tournament on April 3. ANTICIPATION In his doubles match, senior Davis Coleman waits for the ball return. Coleman and doubles partner sophomore Shaun Mealey won their match, 6-0, 6-3. HIT IT AND QUIT IT In a singles match against Winter Park’s Thelia Brennan, sophomore Julia Bonnewitz backhands her return. “[I overcame obstacles] by drinking water and focusing on what I was trying to accomplish and [doing] what I had to do to win,” Bonnewitz said. GET LOW Junior Meghan Cotton runs to return the ball in a doubles match.

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Eyes on his opponent, senior Ronald Heinkel II prepared to serve the ball in the most important match he would face this season: Timber Creek. After a nearly undefeated season for the boys (12-1), and a season record for the girls (7-6), both teams focused on advancing to the regional final. To do so, the teams needed to defeat Timber Creek in the district tournament. Despite the challenge of accomplishing this, first year coach Karen Fay felt the team displayed the characteristics necessary to achieving this goal. “[They] have the commitment needed for Boone tennis. They all stepped up to the challenge of maintaining the quality of play that is expected,” Fay said. In the regular season, the teams held two practices and played at least two matches each week. As the players trained, they focused on skills, including endurance and hitting, that would give them an edge over their opponents. “[We planned to defeat Timber Creek by knowing the opponents] we were playing, so we knew their strengths and weaknesses, [and] we worked on exploiting their weaknesses in practice. This match was important for us to get to regional because it gave us a seed in district,” Heinkel said. At the district tournament, both the boys and girls lost

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In day two of the district tournament, Mealey wins his match, 6-4, 6-2, against opponent William smyrk from Winter Park. “It feels pretty good that I did well. I feel good about my freshman year. I played the best I could and I’m glad I played that well. I don’t think I could have played any better,” Mealey said.

to Winter Park, 0-7 and 2-3, respectively. The boys team beat Timber Creek, 6-1, and the girls lost, 3-4. However, because the girls had more accumulated points than Timber Creek overall, both the girls and boys teams were eligible to advance to the regional tournament. “Playing against Winter Park, I knew I needed to do well, so I could be seeded in district. Having this goal provoked [me] to play my best, and I was elated when I beat Winter Park. I had a high determination to beat Timber Creek, so I could have a higher ranking. Even though I lost against them, I felt like I did a good job,” junior Camden Parrish said. After district, the five top-performing players on each team advanced to the regional tournament. The girls lost in the regional semifinal against West Orange, 3-4, though junior Mary Burkett and sophomore Julia Bonnewitz won both their doubles sets, 6-4. Despite senior Davis Coleman’s singles win, 8-6, the boys also faltered in the regional semifinal, finishing with an overall score of 1-6. “We all put forth our greatest effort to accomplish our goals and our results show that,” Heinkel said. After placing first in the district tournament by winning her singles match against Winter Park, 6-1, 6-2, Bonnewitz was the only player eligible to progress to the FHSAA state championship. Despite a tough fight, she lost both her singles sets, 3-6 and 3-6.

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Abascal, Kara 142 Abbaticchio, Zachary 180 Abdelwahab, Sara 142 Abel, Cody 142 Abelenda, Daniel 142 Aboudallah, Xena 193, 371, 383, 384 Acevedo, Abigail 193 Acevedo, Justin 142 Acevedo, Selena 142 Ackerman, Gabriel 142 Ackerman, Sierra 142 Acord, Jack 193 Adams, Dalton 71, 408 Adams, Samantha 193, 396, 398 Adams, Shakala 142 Adams, Tierra 193 Agner Discount Auto Parts 337 Aguado, Paola 381 Aguilar, Ariadna 142 Aguilar, David 142 Aguilar, Henry 142 Aguilar, Katerine 142 Aguilera, Sergio 142 Aikens, Sarah 142, 419 Aikin, Jessica 142 Akbarzadeh, Noah 193 Alan B. Kingston 337 Albokord, Romina 142, 391 Alce, Kerry 58, 115, 142, 379, 380 Alce, Nick 180 Aldridge, Axel 142, 415

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Alejo, Ramon 142 Alexander, Albany 142, 411 Alexander, Trinity 142, 400 Alfert, Nicholas 142 Alford, Shawn 142 Algarin, Karilis 142 Ali, Aja 142, 393 Alicea, Jose 142 Alicea, Liz 193, 371 Alicea-Orama, Reynaldo 142 Alicea, Yanliz 142 Al-Khalil, Jad 142 Allanson, Victoria 30, 142, 399, 404 Allen, Gerald , 26 Allen, Justin 142, 396 Allen, Nakeo 55, 193, 408 Allen, Zachary 142 Alleyne, Sarie 380 Allman, Callie 142 Almarode, Emily 142 Almirall, Monica 50, 96, 142, 383, 391, 395 Almuhtaseb, Joseph 142, 167, 396, 398 Alonso, Ashley 142, 379, 380, 385 Al-Rushdawi, Ethar Emad 142 Al-Rushdawi, Zainab 142 Altensee, Nicholas 54, 142, 391, 406 Altensee, Nina 142, 396, 397, 413 Alvarado, Enrique 193 Alvarado, Priscilla 142 Alvarado, Sabdie 109, 193, 371, 419 Alvarez, Andrew 142 Alvarez, Anthony 142, 420 Alvarez, Carolina 142

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Alvarez, Daniel 142 Alvarez, Jennifer 193 Alvarez, Monica 193 Always Wear Your Seatbelt 374 Amaya, Sarah-Elizabeth 142 Ambrose, Karen 218 American Sign Language 374 Ames, Nicole 68, 142, 282, 386, 437 Amick, Cayla 142 Amspoker, David 391 Amspoker, Tatiana 142 Anagnostis, Sophia 88, 142, 405 Anderson, Adam 3, 70, 72, 142, 408 Anderson, Cheron 218 Anderson, Connor 53, 142, 380, 402 Anderson, Ian 142 Anderson, Kennedy 15, 143, 411 Anderson, Kristen 112 Anderson & Moopen Orthodontics 338 Anderson, Robert 53 Andino, Amilys 143 Andrade, Andrew 143 Andrews, Dawson 143 Angelo, Kylee 67, 143 Angelo, Mark 193, 371 Angle, Jared 143, 191, 418 Animal Medical Clinic 339 Anime 375 Ansell, Dana 143, 374, 375 Aplin, Braxton 143, 408, 409 Aponte, Brandon 193 Aponte, Casiana 89, 193, 371, 388, 390 Aponte, Yomairis 143

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On June 5, former CIA employee Edward Snowden leaked classified information to the public before fleeing the country. Snowden was an American computer specialist and former National Security Agency contractor. Using an NSA employee’s password, Snowden obtained confidential NSA documents, which he then released to the media. Experts considered this to be the most significant leak in American history because Snowden released both government secrets and information about members of the public. Snowden also revealed information about private internet surveillance programs such as PRISM, Xkeyscore and Tempora. After releasing the information, Snowden fled his home in Hawaii and traveled overseas, meeting with journalists and leaking additional NSA documents. Snowden was waiting to board a plane in a Moscow airport on June 23 when U.S. officials revoked his passport, leaving him stranded there until Aug. 1, when the Russian government granted Snowden one year temporary asylum in Russia. After the leaks, Snowden received both criticism and praise for his actions. The release of this information raised suspicions that the NSA was monitoring citizens. Snowden stated his motive was to inform the public about the controversial actions of the NSA. The government charged Snowden with espionage and theft of LEAKED > Former CIA employee is charged with government property in June. He remained in asylum in Russia. theft of government property and espionage in

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YOU’RE OUT Facing Colonial on Feb. 27, freshman Matthew Workman calls a ball out of bounds. Workman won his singles match 8-0. PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT Junior Thomas McDonald practices cut shots with teammate Ronald Heinkel II. “I feel like we have done very well [this season]. We won all the matches we were supposed to win and put up a fight against the teams we weren’t [expected to beat],” McDonald said. IN IT TO WIN IT On March 13, sophomore Ashlyn Gage competes in a match against Winter Park, coming up short, 3-8. “[Winter Park] was a tough match. I wasn’t playing my best. Looking back, I saw what I did wrong and used that to help me focus on how to better myself,” Gage said.

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Students from Uganda toured America for seven months, dancing and singing at schools and churches to raise money for their country’s education system. TAP THE DRUM The children dance and play the drums for a crowd of 640 students. HANDS TIGHT Freshman Kinzie CapersDickens dances onstage with the choir group. STANDING O’ At the end of the performance, the group bows to the audience.

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As the class shrieked with disgust, senior Catherine Niu felt overwhelming discomfort as she watched her classmate grind his shoe into a cockroach, killing the insect. As a Buddhist, Niu did not believe in harming any living thing. Buddhism is a religion that preached the principles of karma and re-birth. Karma refers to intentional actions, whether it be physical, mental or verbal. Those who practiced the religion believed all good and bad action came from karma. “Practicing Buddhism definitely takes part in how I behave and how I make my decisions. Each and everyday, I try to do something good by helping someone out and being nice to them,” Niu said. “I try not to indulge in material possessions, but it’s difficult.” Buddhists believe in the principle of re-birth, not the concept of a “permanent self ”. They think everyone lives through a succession of many different forms of life. Because of this, Niu was uncomfortable with the idea of killing another living thing because the cockroach that was insignificant to her classmates could have been her in a former life. “[Practicing Buddhism] is actually really simple. Do good things; don’t do bad things. It is the most fundamental lesson that was taught to me ever since I was little, but no one is able to follow that rule all the time. You have to be kind-hearted, compassionate, tolerant and [not] judgemental, but I think that goes for everyone, not just Buddhists,” Niu said. Niu believed embracing other cultures built tolerance and eliminated ignorance. Like Nui, sophomore Hannah Schafer spent her life practicing her religion, Judaism. Schafer began going to temple services as an infant, while her mother was training to become a rabbi. A rabbi was a teacher of the Torah; the Torah is regarded as the law of God. “Judaism values education and accepting your family and friends for who they are. [You] have to have good morals and respect for your authority. All the qualities involved in that are

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Y15-Sports Action Photo I would like the photography on this page to represent me because I feel that I did a good job capturing the action and emotion in each photo. I am especially proud on the dominant picture. I like this picture because I think of represents rule of thirds and has a strong center of visual interest.

Y23- Index I would like to submit the index because I think it does a good job of tying in with the design of the rest of the book. I think the stories help wrap up the year and help students remember the different events that have taken place.

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I feel that over the past two years I have improved greatly on staff. My work ethic has improved on deadlines, dedication and photography and writing skills. This year I have become more of a leader to other staffers. My level of responsibility has risen as well. Being an editor I have put a lot more time into the book, therefore taking much more pride in my work. Because I have a job that makes a large difference in the book if I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do to my full potential, I have made sure to give my best effort in everything I do. When I first started staff I was afraid to use the cameras and avoided it all costs. This year I am comfortable with cameras because I took the extra time to practice with them and become more familiar with how to work them. I shot more dominant pictures this year, which was a goal of mine coming into this school year. I also took photo days more seriously. Instead of just shooting a bunch of random photos to get my grade, I took time and worked to take pictures that could be used in the book. I feel that I have also improved in writing body copy. I think that I now have a full understanding of what makes a story interesting. Something I feel I have improved most in this year is becoming more comfortable with design. Design has always been more difficult for me, mostly because I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t practice it. This year required me to design more often, including the whole index section. My portfolio from last to this year has improved vastly. Last year my portfolio didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have much of a theme. It was very basic and just different font colors on each page. This year I put more time into what I wanted my portfolio to look like. From the design to the font, my goal was to create a professional looking portfolio that I could use in the future. I am happy with my portfolio this year and feel that it took much more skill and effort than last years. In addition to the design of my portfolio, I believe the writing and content has improved. For each of my reflections and self-analytical essay I have really taken each one as an opportunity to look back and the year and honestly write about my ups and downs. Because of this I have put much more time and effort into it, rather than waiting to the night before to do a large portion of it. I also think my content has become more impressive this year. Because I was only a regular staffer last year I only had my deadlines to showcase. This year I have my deadlines, as well as the entire index section that I designed and worked on. I feel that this years portfolio does a good job of displaying my accomplishments of the year, as well as improvements and struggles.

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Babcock, Matthew 144 Badawi, Sami 193, 371 Baez, Rosa 144, 391 Baggott, Estevan 144, 186 Baggott, Javier 144 Bagozzi, Mark 144, 418 Bailey, Ashley 193, 371, 385, 405 Bailey Jr, Arthur 144 Bailiff, Colton 144 Baillargeon, Autumn 144 Baity, Robert 144 Baker, Alden 409 Baker Hyatt & Homrich 337 Baker, Jonah 68, 70, 144, 409 Baker, Marissa 144 Baker, Morning 144, 412 Baker, Olivia 145 Baker Press 337 Bakewell, Robert 145, 382 Baking Braves 376 Ballard, Jacob 192, 193, 282, 371, 387, 437 Ballentine, Ann 81, 218, 383 Ballou, Jason 145 Balmes, Janyssa 145 Banach, Cameron 145, 396, 398 Barahona, Elizabeth 99, 193, 371, 376, 380, 387, 388, 389, 390, 399, 402 Barahona, Melvin 193 Bargnare, Jaquarius 145, 408, 409, 414 Barkley, Caleb 145 Barkley, Isaac 145 Barley, Trace 145, 409 Barnett, Madison 145 Barr, Daniel 145, 387 Barrett, Reed 145, 396, 397 Barr, George 107, 193, 340, 371, 418 Barrio, Damian 145 Barr, Lauren 145, 386 Barr, Matthew 145, 418 Barsamian, Anastasia 145, 380, 389, 390 Bartelt, Erin 145, 379, 392 Bartelt, Jon 82, 145 Basdeo, Govinda 145

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Bertran, Tyler 145 Bertucci, Stephanie 218 Beshere, Aleczander 145 Best Buddies 376 Best, Buddy 145, 177 Best, Faith 146, 379, 412 Best, Keiton 70, 87, 193, 408 Best, Sarah 146 Best, Zachary 146, 376, 400 Beyer-Kelly, Andrew 194, 404 Bhanote, Kuldip 146 BHSAA 341 Bian, Jocelyn 194 Biddle, Cory 146 Biery, Jeff 89, 218 Billingsley, Justin 143, 146, 379 Billitteri, Hailey 146 Biology Club 377 Bird, Gregory 194 Birmingham, Amy 146, 384 Birmingham, Kate 127, 146, 405 Bishop, Jessica 146, 391 Black, Ashley 146, 396, 397, 398 Black, Christen 194 Blackwell, Wesley 146 Blaede, Rachel 194, 195 Blair, Garrett 146, 396, 397 Blake, Brandon 428 Blake, Spenser 146, 406 Blanca, Alexander 194, 371, 374, 388, 399, 403, 418 Blanchard, Montanna 41, 146, 386, 412 Blanchard, Parker 118, 146, 415 Blanding, Keith 146, 409, 415 Blastic, Molly 143, 146 Blem, Kaitlyn 146, 420 Blessed Trinity 342 Blood Drive 25 B n J Powdercoating 337 Bobb, Jazmine 16 Boche, Cecily 146 Bogan, Delanee 92, 194, 371, 374, 386 Bogdan, Ryan 38, 146 Bohnhoff, Jalen 146, 376 Bolivar, Juan 146 Bollette, Cody 146 Boneta, Milena 146 Bonilla, Valeria 52, 146, 379, 380, 402 Bonner, Brook 146 Bonnewitz, Julia 146 Bookwalter, Robbie 146 Boone Broadcasting Company 55, 377

In a 5-4 decision, the Supreme Court rendered Proposition 8 and parts of the Defense of Marriage Act, known as DOMA unconstitutional. Edith Windsor, 83, was the plaintiff in the case. The IRS told recently-widowed Windsor that she had to pay a $360,000 tax bill to obtain her wife’s property, a fine she would not have had to pay if she were in a heterosexual marriage. The first part of the trial involved DOMA, a 1996 federal law. This now unconstitutional act denied same-sex couples the right to federal benefits, such as joint tax returns. The court’s ruling stated that any states that legalized gay marriage no longer reserved the right to deny same-sex couples these marriage benefits. Proposition 8 was a California ballot proposition which attempted to ban same-sex marriage in the state. The Court dismissed the case of Prop. 8 due to misrepresentation. Striking down Prop. 8 effectively made California the 13th state to legalize gay marriage. “To get married is a very big deal,” Windsor said. “And it’s an even bigger deal if you’ve been denied it.” “[This ruling] makes me feel happy. I am satisfied that everyone has the same rights.” JOCELYN SALCEDO, junior

Boone, Kayla 146 Borda, Stephen 146 Bordonaro, Amanda 67, 146, 282, 386, 437 Boria, Brianna 146 Borja, Joshua 146 Borjas, Cody 418 Borrell, Daniel 196 Borrero, Angel 146 Bortner, Jamie 218, 219 Boston III, Guscenie 91, 147, 376 Bosworth, Candy 202 Bosworth, Caroline 194, 371, 379 Bosworth, Landon 147, 382, 383 Botero, Kevin 147 Boudreau, Christen 194, 375 Bourges, Moises 408 Bourret, Monica 69, 218 Boutella, Nadir 147 Boutella, Sarra 122, 194 Bouton, Jeremy 102, 414 Bouzas, Alexander 147 Bowan, Lilith 147, 376, 379, 385 Bowen, Ian 147 Bowerman, Courtney 147 Bowling 31 Bowman, Jason 147 Boykin, Paris 147, 376 Boykin, Taylor 147 Boyle, James 194, 396, 397 Boys Basketball 103 Boys Cross Country 33 Boys Soccer 107 Boys Swimming 39 Bozeman, Charles 147 Bracero-Figueroa, Misael 147 Bracero, Justin 95, 147 Bradford, Robin 218 Bradley, Tomaiah 180 Brady, Elizabeth 147, 163, 399 Braga, Derek 147, 157, 376 Braga, Isabella 51, 147, 395, 399 Brandon-Sellers, Matthew 147 Brathwaite, Mercedes 147 Brattli, Tiffany 123, 194, 396, 397 Bravettes 378 Brickner, Jacob 147 Bridewell, Alec 147, 414, 415 Bridewell, Rachel 109, 194, 419 Briggs, Shay 147, 398 Bright, Jordan 49, 147, 396, 398 Bright, Sean 147, 376 Brignoni, Matthew 147

“I don’t agree with it, but if you want to get married, go ahead. It’s a fair ruling; there is no point in not allowing it.” ALAN GODOY, freshman

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Basila, Kelly 193, 402 Bassett, Riley 51, 68, 145, 374, 395, 408, 409, 418 Bass, Kasey 145 Batchelder, Austin 106, 193, 418 Bates, Cobey 103, 193, 414 Batista, Daniel 379, 388 Batista, Zoe 145 Batson, Marcus 145, 375, 379, 401 Baumer, Taja 145 Baybay-Bykov, Christina 218, 393 Beal, Dylan 145 Beals, Gabriella 3, 193, 371, 379, 380, 402 Beard, Isabel 15, 145, 376, 385, 394 Beauchamp, Alexia 193, 371 Beaumont, Lynette 376 Beck, Benjamin 145, 391, 393, 401 Becker, Michelle 145, 380 Beckwith, Dylan 145 Bedward, Jonathan 75, 145, 408, 409 Beefy King 337 Beemer, Chloe 8, 193, 371, 405 Bejarano-Ordonez, Carlos 51, 145, 396, 398 Bekos, George 145 Bekos, Marcus 145 Bell, James 145, 379 Bell, Kimberly 145, 404 Bell, Lisa 225 Bell, Parker 86, 193, 371, 374, 382, 383, 388, 390, 394, 395, 399 Bell, Riley 145, 409 Beltran, Vanessa 145 Bender, Joshua 193 Benjamin, Gabrielle 145, 374, 403 Benjamin, Jeremiah 69, 145, 379 Bennett, Bruce 123, 193 Bennett, Christopher 145, 401 Bennett, Darius 145, 376, 400 Bennett, Justin 145 Bennett, Tylandis 145, 415 Benton, Madalyn 62, 145, 374, 382, 411 Benton, Thomas 145 Bergan, Alexis 17, 145, 408, 415 Bergin, Eric 145 Beriguete, Kelvin 145 Berisha, Elena 87, 92, 145, 282, 387, 396, 397, 398, 437 Berlinsky, Anne 126, 145, 405 Bermudez, Sharlee 145 Berrios, Carlos 145 Bertola, Marco 145 Bertran, Trevor 432

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“I don’t think George Zimmerman should have shot Trayvon. He wasn’t really doing anything wrong. I don’t know what was going through his head.” TOREY REED, sophomore

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Burkett, Mary 34, 119, 147, 282, 382, 383, 388, 437 Burns, Bailey 174 Burns, Justin 147 25, 148, 420 Jace Burrell, Burton, Darnell 18, 50, 148, 408 Burzee, Zoe 148, 391 Bush, Brandon 148, 415 Bush, Christopher 148, 168 Buskirk, Alexis 148, 387, 411 Bustamante, Hunter 195 Bustamante, Olivia 12, 148 Butler, Courtney 44 Butler, James 195 Butler, Justin 148, 415 Butler, Matthew 87, 103, 148, 408, 414 Byerly, Kelsey 105, 148, 416 Byerly, Kendall 105, 195, 344 Beyer-Kelly, Andrew 401 Byrne, Brendhn 148

Following his controversial two-week long trial, the courtroom anticipated George Zimmerman’s verdict. On Feb. 26, 2012, George Zimmerman was patrolling his Sanford neighborhood when he observed an individual he labeled, “a suspicious boy.” A non-emergency dispatcher told him not to follow the young, black male, later identified as Trayvon Martin, 17; however, Zimmerman did not heed this advice. Four minutes after Zimmerman called the non-emergency dispatcher, a confrontation occurred, resulting in Martin sustaining a fatal gunshot wound. Zimmerman claimed Martin was the first to pursue him and physically confront him. Zimmerman used the controversial “Stand Your Ground” law as his defense. This gave a person the right to protect himself if he believed his life was threatened or in danger. A jury of six women found Zimmerman not guilty of seconddegree murder, and authorities released him with no charges.

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“I think [technology] is more helpful because some kids relate more to technology than they do to pencil and paper.” KAREIN LACROIX, freshman

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SURF THE NET Students senior Lindsey Zeitzmann, senior Sheray Williams, junior Juwan Hollingsworth, junior Erika Morgan, senior Joyvonna Castro and senior Monique Crouse at Ocoee High School use their Macbook Airs in Mrs. Baker’s leadership class. “I think that using the technology we have in school is a great thing. It’s easier to study and research the things you need to for papers and homework, not to mention lighter than the textbooks, also makes it easier to contact my teachers,” Zeitzmann said. Homework, classwork and projects were assigned on Edmodo and most of the classwork was on the computer too, to help create a green campus.

Styrofoam popcorn pieces covered the classroom floors and bright smiles spread across students’ faces as they unwrapped their new laptops. To fund the state’s mandate that 50 percent of instruction be digital, the Orange County School Board allotted $13.8 million to purchase new technology for the upcoming school year. Ocoee High School, Corner Lake, Hunter’s Creek and Liberty middle schools, along with Millennia, Pinewood and Wetherbee elementary schools, were the first schools to test the new technology options. As part of the digital-technology pilot, 2,500 students at Ocoee received MacBook Air laptops, along with black, neoprene laptop cases. The district was not able to expand the digital program to it’s 177 other schools due to lack of funding. “At this point, the onus is on the state. We can’t do it locallynot with the current funding,” Orange County School Board member Christine Moore said. Other Central Florida districts, including Lake, Osceola and Seminole, were trying to provide students with more digital freedom, as well. In Seminole County, the main goal was to provide students 24-hour access to academic content through technology to improve learning.

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Clauss, Jacob 151 Clavijo, Alexa 151 Clem, Cristina 151, 387 Clingman, Ashley 196, 371, 396, 397 Close, Elizabeth 151 Clouchete, Kolten 196 Coelho, Sarah 44, 45 Cohen, David 55 Coleman, Davis 196, 371, 381, 383, 388, 390 Coleman-Dowdell, Buffy 218 Cole, Netalia 151 Colick, Jordan 196, 418 Collazo, Julia 151, 379, 380 Collazo, Kryslynn 121, 151, 391 Collier, Aaron 151 Collier, Ariel 22, 151, 378, 399, 401, 402, 403, 393 Collins, Anna 218 Collins, Claire 11, 151, 382, 388, 390, 399, 406 Collins, Palmer 16, 68, 151, 383, 403 Collins, Tanner 196, 344 Colon, Alexandra 151 Colon, Anthony 151 Colonial Lanes 345 Colon, Janelys 151 Colon, Loishamit 151 Colon-Lugo, Syldaliz 151 Colon-Ramos, Carlos 151 Colon-Ramos, Karlianne 196 Colon, Yasmin 151 Colon, Yolimar 196 Colson, Brian 151 Colson, Lauren 152, 375, 389, 401 Colson, Serra 152, 155, 375, 401 Colson, Tyler 63, 74, 152, 374, 414 Colvin, Emily 104, 152, 416 Colvin, Erin 182 Colvin, Trisha 88, 218 Comas, Xena 152, 391 Combs, Sarah 108, 152, 282, 387, 419, 437 Comer, Evan 152 Comer, Eve Lynn 152, 392, 396, 398 Community Service 79 Concepcion-Rijo, Yomarli 152 Conde, Adrienne 152 Connelly, Bradley 196, 342, 346 Conner, Spencer 152, 409 Connery, Aramenté 152, 419 Considder, Justin 152, 189 Contreras, Emerald 152 Conville, Gabriel 152 Conville, Jesse 152 Conyers, Charlotte 146, 389, 390 Conyers, Miles 152 Cook, Brandon 152, 388, 390, 396, 398 Cooke, Kristine 152 Cook, Katherine 152, 412 Cook, Mackenzie 112, 152, 378 Cook, Tyler 113, 197, 371, 377, 378 Cooper, Cristal 157 Cooper, Cristan 400 Cooper, Helena 152, 380 Cooper, Zachary 152 Coplin, Gabriel 152, 161 Coqueran, Danielle 104, 152, 416 Corbin, Dr. James 218 Cordova, Joyce 92, 152, 282, 387, 396, 398, 437 Corialan, Jonathan 152, 426 Cornell, Benjamin 197 Cornell, Jonathan 152, 408, 409 Cornell, Zachary 197, 382 Correa, Alan 152 Correa, Alexia 76, 152, 380, 396, 397 Correa-Espitia, William 152 Corrow, Alexandra 152, 388, 390, 399 Cortes, Christian 152, 412 Cortes, Michelle 219 Cortes, Nicole 197, 376, 382, 400 Cortes-Orjuela, Maria 152 Corum, Matthew 152, 376 Cosme, Miguel 153 Costagno, Robert 396 Cotton, Ciera 153 Cotton, Meghan 153, 386, 406 Covert, Pamela 219 Cox, Derek 123, 197 Cox, Zachary 153, 418 Cozad III, James 197, 369, 380 Craddock, Jacob 153 Dai, Xiaojin 153, 387 Dale A. Rolando, D.M.D. 359 Dalomba, Persio 153 Daly, Hannah 153 D’Angelillo, Ariel 34, 153, 406 D’Angelo-Alvarado, Jesus 197 D’Angelo, Amir 197 Dang, Huong Ngoe 153, 375, 380 Dang, Huong Nguyen Quynh 153, 387 Daniel, Destiny 153 Daniels, Brad 153 Daniel, William 219 Danraj, Christian 157 Darden, Antonio 219, 223 Darden, Tarik 70, 197, 408 Darling, Monique 153, 387, 406 Darr, Emily 153 Daszewska-Smith, Gabriela 197, 371, 388, 399 Dave and Buster’s 346 Davidson, Tyler 153 Davies, Justin 197 Davila, Juan 23, 197 Davila, Matthew 153 Davis, Jarvis 153 Davis, Kristina 153, 387 Davison, Kim 219, 221 Davis, Quentin 72, 153, 408 Dawkins, Brynne 153 Dawson, Andrew 55, 153, 376, 377, 408, 409, 418 Dawson, James 79, 98, 197, 371, 382 Dawson, Joshua 87, 153, 382 Dcruz, Lianne 154, 376, 384 Dean, Brianna 154, 421 Dean-Colon, Jovanski 25, 197 DeAngelis, Hannah 125, 197 Debate Team 380 De Campos, Tifany 81, 197, 385, 399 Decant, Jacob 154, 391 Decant, Talia 197, 371, 385, 387, 402 Deems, Phillip 27 Degan, Sebastian 154 Dehlinger Insurance 346 De Jesus-Colon, Zuhaily 154

Crager, Mckenna 153, 386, 392 Craig, Dylan 87, 153 Crain, Jordan 97, 153, 379, 396, 397, 398 Crawford, Brandon 48, 91, 153, 376 Crawford, Jordan 153, 416, 417 Crawford, Lorienda 48 Creer, Dakota 122, 197 Creighton, Rosalie 40 Crenshaw, Wayde 197 Cresap, Calli 153, 379 Crew 379 Crockett, Dalton 153 Cross, Stephen 153, 408, 409 Crowe, Phillip 153, 418 Crumbly, Jackson 197, 386 Cruz, Angelina 197, 387, 426 Cruz, Austin 153 Cruz, Carlos 153 Cruz, Christian 153 Cruz, Christopher 153 Cruz, Ciara 153 Cruz, Jacqueline 9, 153 Cruz-Jaen, Tatiana 197, 342, 371, 380, 402 Cruz, Jarrod 153 Cruz, Jennifer 153 Cruz, Jomarie 153 Cruz, Jose 153 Cruz-Pabon, Emmanuel 153 Cruz, Rosalinda 153 Cruz-Velazquez, Joshvan 153 Cuellar, Jacob 153 Culbreth, Destini 153, 182, 396, 397 Cullen, Kaitlyn 153, 384, 395, 419 Culture 57 Cumberbatch, Jamal 124, 153 Cumming, Alexander 153, 380 Cummings, Christopher 153, 376 Cummings, Zhannae 153, 393, 413 Curry, Conor 153 Curry, Gavin 153, 391, 409, 429 Curtis, Colin 153, 408, 409 Curtis Mcgee 367 Czechowicz, Andreas 153 DeJesus, Jacob 154, 303 DeJesus, Jeremy 197, 408 Dejesus, Marcos 197 De La Cruz Sosa, Miguelina 219 Delaporte, Aleigh 154 Delaughter, Troy 154 Delavega, Joseph 197 Delavega, Joshua 31, 154, 404 De Leon-Rivera, Jan Carlos 154 Delgado, Destiny 154, 379, 387 Del Greco, Gabriel 154 Del Hoyo, Xiomary 154, 379 Delille, Aliana 154 Deloach, Ajah 197, 387, 208 Deloach, Nikolas 154, 409 De Los Santos, Rafael , 26 Del Valle-Orama, Abner 154 Del Valle, Matthew 197 De Marco, Raphael 88, 154, 388 De Pryor, Jon 154 De Pryor, Michael 154 Demer, Kevin 219 Dempsey, Frank 154, 415 Dempsey, Kaitlyn 154, 379 Dempsey, Megan 48, 197, 282, 371, 387, 437 Deneault, Corey 154 Denitson-Mansfield, Kyra 154 Dennison, Cameron 154 Dennison, Courtney 197 Design Team Hair Salon 345 Desir, Jonas 154 Desroches, Sadie 104, 154, 416 Desulme, Fritznie 154 Dethlefs, Erik 33, 154, 406 Devin, Angelica 154, 374, 376, 377, 379 Devlin, John 154 Dewitz, Daniel 197 Diamond, Katherine 152, 391 Diaz, Angel 154, 376, 400 Diaz, Christian 154, 409 Diaz, Delaney 171 Diaz, John 154 Diaz, Leann 154 Diaz, Natalia 154, 405 Di Cianni, Yuran 197, 397 Dicicco, Salvatore 197 Dickey, Brianna 60, 154 Diel, Derek 154, 385, 409, 414, 415

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Sedwick, 12, was found dead at a cement plant near her home in Lakeland, Florida, after reportedly being cyberbullied. photo/ Polk

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Dierksen, Brianne 67, 154, 380 Difo, Luis 154, 380, 402 Dike, Caroline 154, 379, 380 Dimitry, Skyler 110, 154, 420 Dingman, Kathryn 16, 154, 419 Dippenworth, Jessica 154, 411 Disla, Natalie 92, 154, 386 Dixon, Iris 154, 411 Dobbins, Zachary 154, 396, 397 Doherty, Jussi 97, 219 Dolan, Gabrielle 82, 154 Dolan, Jessica 10, 154, 406 Dollar, Ashley 197, 375 Dollar, Megan 154 Dominguez, Anjelica 97, 154, 396, 398 Dominguez, Koralys 23, 154, 199, 210, 212 Dominguez-Sanchez, Ernesto 154 Dominguez, Yaisa 154 Donald, Jackson 124, 154 Donald, Jordan 154, 408, 409 Donelson, Jaime 155, 380, 402 Dooley, Kaitlyn 155 Doran, Madeline 155 Doran, Shane 155 Dormeus, Marclandonne 155, 379 Doswell, Kevin 155 Douglas Huhn & Clete Huhn 346 Douglas, Summer 82, 197 Dowen, Megan 155 Downing, James 44, 155, 377, 382, 408 Dragon, Hailey 155 Drawdy, Angel 155 Dr. Dann Orthodontics 346 Driskell, Dustin 197, 371, 403 Driskell, Kaitlyn 155 Droege, Alexandra 91, 198, 371, 376 Droz, Yaneece 155 Duckworth, James 155, 406 Dudley, Erin 31, 198, 201, 371, 378, 381, 388, 390, 391, 394, 395, 404 Duff, Hueston 155 Duffy, Lauren 155, 386 Duffy, Nicholas 36, 155, 407 Dugan, Colleen 219, 369 Dugan, Kristen 198, 282, 371, 387, 437 Duggar, Aaron 155 Dulskis, Alec 69, 91, 198, 371, 376, 377, 378, 381, 394

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“Decreasing cyber bullying would be difficult because you can’t control what other people think and say over social media.” ALExA LOpEz sophomore

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Fabrizio, Samantha 156, 396, 398 Fails, Markus 156 Fakhoury, Gabriella 61, 198, 371, 386, 419 Falcon, Marcus 156, 375 Family and Cosmetic Dentistry 347 Fansher, Kyle 198 Faraji, Ariana 12, 79, 198, 371, 392, 394, 402, 403 Farrell, Anna 156, 376, 377, 387, 410 Fasano, Connor 156 Faust, Bradley 156 Favela, Cathrin 156 Fay, Cooper 156, 386 Feliciano, Meagan 156 Felipe, Andy 156 Fennimore, Jessica 156 Ferguson, Dominique 219 Fernandez, Johnmichael 156 Fernandez, Sophia 156 Ferrari, Brian 196 Ferreira, Melanie 31, 198, 371, 404 Ferrell, Jack 156, 396 Ferrer, Eric 156 Ferrer-Vazquez, Yaritza 198 Figueroa, Dinorah 198 Figueroa, Eneida 156 Figueroa II, Rafael 21, 156, 379, 385 Figueroa, Kevin 156, 380, 387 Figueroa-Rodriguez, Jose 156 Figueroa, Salvador 156 Findley, Brielle 156 Finn, Destiny 156, 433 Finn, Haylee 156, 374 Fiorelli, Rene 63, 198, 400 First United Methodist Church of Orlando 347 Fischer, Samantha 156, 379 Fisher, Leah 156, 157 Fisher, Riley 156 Fish on Fire 349 Fitzgerald, Kassie 156

Espinosa, Laura 219 Espinosa, Maria 156 Estela-Bonilla, Jeroeb 156 Estep, Faith Ann 156 Estrella, Jewel 156 Etienne-Avila, Joseph 156 Evans, Megan 156

“I think schools should have an input in [the bullying situations], and kids should tell their school, that way they can do something about it.” SUMMER KEmp, junior

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Eakins, Charles 155, 407 Easterling, Grace 67, 155, 374, 384, 412 Easter, Sarah 198 Eby, Randolph 198 Echevarria-Cabrera, Timothy 155, 400 Echeverry, Santiago 81, 155, 396, 398 Eddington, Elijah 155 Edgar, Mia 36, 155, 407, 416 Edmonds, Lauren 198, 371 Edwards, Devyn 198, 371, 388 Edwards, Elyse 155 Edwards, Isaac 177 Edwards, Jessica 155, 382, 385 Edwards, Nicholas 155, 409, 415 Edwards, Tierria 41, 155, 412 Egan, Patrick 39, 155, 412 Elder, Margarita 198, 375, 381, 391 Ellis, Christopher 155 Ellis, Lindsey 155 Ellison, Ashley 155, 396, 397 Elmore, Larritza 155, 385 Emery, Callie 114, 155, 379, 380, 402 Emery, Daniel 155, 401 Emery, Gina 219 Emsley, David 155 Encarnacion, Jared 163 Engineering Club 381 England, Katelin 59, 156, 374, 382, 386, 388, 395 Environmental Club 381 Epstein, Justin 156, 391 Escalona, Adriana 156 Escobar, Fernanda 156, 384 Escobar, Hector 156 Escobar, Jason 156 Eslava, Jose 218, 219

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Dulskis, Davis 91, 179 Dulskis, Jarrett 179 Duncan, Andrew 391 Dunn, Melissa 171 Durden, Andrew 155 Durden, Makenzie 155 Dusing, Mary 198, 282, 371, 387, 437 Dusing, Sarah 155, 282, 387, 437 Dwyer, Brock 72, 198 Dyce, Rachel 155, 405 Dye, Blake 198

After being tormented through social media and text messages by classmates for over two years, 12-year-old Rebecca Sedwick committed suicide. Sedwick’s mother, Tricia Norman, withdrew her from Crystal Lake Middle School in Lakeland when the first incidents of bullying occurred in sixth grade and decided to homeschool her for the rest of the year. The following year, Sedwick returned to public school to start seventh grade at Lawton Chiles Middle School. On Sept. 10, Sedwick never arrived at school. Authorities found Sedwick at an abandoned cement plant, where she jumped from a tower. Sedwick’s family and teachers were unaware that the harassment had returned and claimed she showed no signs of being bullied prior to her suicide. A few hours before authorities found Sedwick’s body, she changed her username on social media messaging website Kik to “That Dead Girl,” but this went unnoticed until after her death. Sedwick’s family also found threatening messages on her phone from peers telling her to “go kill herself ” and pictures she took of razor blades, as well as fresh cuts on her arms and body. “[Kids] need to realize that when they say these things, kids take them serious,” Norman said. “I mean, especially coming kid to kid, you’re on the same level, and if somebody says, ‘Go kill yourself, you’re not worth anything,’ they’re more apt to believe it.” Norman filed a lawsuit for wrongful death against two of the girls who harassed Sedwick, but authorities dropped charges due to lack of evidence.

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“I don’t think that [removing the ducks] was the right thing to do because it’s a tradition and they should continue it.” JONATHON cORIALAN, freshman

Fleming, Christopher 156, 172 Fleming, John 172 Florer, Daniel 189, 376, 382, 396, 398 Florer, Elijah 156, 375, 376, 382 Florer, Kimberly 376 Flores, Alexa 198 Flores-Barbot, Sheidyn 156 Flores, Katherine 82, 156 Flores, Lizeth 156 Flores, Sandra 156 Flowers, Jason 156, 420 Floyd, Dwayne 219 Fluke, Matthew 18, 156, 409 Flynn, Cody 156, 379 Follis, Vaughn 156 Folsom, Joshua 156 Fonseca, Dairon 156 Fonseca-Gonzalez, Sareshly 156 Fonseca, Luis 156, 375, 391 Fontaine, Derrick 219, 420 Fontaine, Nathan 110, 156 Fontes, Jacob 156 Football 71 Forehand, Dylan 96, 115 Foreman, Christopher 156 Fortini, Sydney 127, 198, 371, 405 Foskett, Dalton 198 Foskett, Delaney 87, 198 Foster, Celeste 43, 157, 410 Foster, Jacob 157 Fournier, Brittany 157, 379, 405 Fox, Christopher 198 Fox, Sheldon 157, 415 Fox, Steven 157 Francis, Brendan 23, 115, 198, 389, 394, 395, 403 Franco, Brian 157, 399, 401 Franco, Melissa 198 Franklin, Noah 106, 157, 418 Franklin, Samuel 157 Frazier, Isaiah 157 Frazier, Janyla 44, 157, 400 Frederick, Erica 89, 198, 371, 387, 394, 402, 403 Freel, Alexandra 157 Freeman, Shaheed 198 Freitag, Felica 405 Frey, Grant 198, 396, 398 Friend, John 157 Frye, Chloe 157, 411 Fuentes, Jose 406 Fulford, Susan 219 Funes, Roland 419

“I feel they shouldn’t have taken the ducks out of the hotel. They should stay; it’s safe for them there.” ANGELINA cRUZ, senior

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Gaboy, Hailey 157 Gage, Ashlyn 157 Gage, Rebecca 198, 371 Galano, Robert 219 Galante, Joshua 157, 379 Galatowitsch, Rachel 157, 427 Galvis, Sara 157, 376 Gamble, Amanda 61, 157 Gamboa, Raquel 157 Gamez, George 198, 204 Gandia, Christopher 157 Ganzen, John 157 Garcia, Austin 157 Garcia, Brenna 157 Garcia, Byron 157 Garcia, Camille 122 Garcia-Chavez, Hope 199, 380, 402 Garcia-Cisneros, Brian 159 Garcia, Crisd’liz 26, 157, 385, 387, 413 Garcia-DeQuevedo, Valerie 159 Garcia, Hallie 157 Garcia, John 157 Garcia, Lauren 27, 159, 374, 405 Garcia, Leonardo 159, 396, 398 Garcia, Ligia 198 Garcia, Luis 159 Garcia, Maria 159 Garcia-Marquez, Andy 159 Garcia-Rodriguez, Catalina 159 Garcia, Victor 159 Garcia, Yvette 199 Gardner, Luke 81, 159, 396, 397 Garip, Adriana 159 Garrett, Kaylin 159, 374, 405 Garrido, Bryan 399 Garrido-Morales, Bryan 199 Garrison, Blake 159 Gasdorf, Megan 159 Gastfield, Garrett 159, 386 Gaudoin, Andrew 199 Gauldin, Breanna 159 Gauthier, William 12, 68, 159, 386, 392, 395 Gayahan, Isaias 79, 159 Gayle, Jorge 159 Gebril, Eden 159 Gentile, Hunter 159

Fuqua, Alexander 198, 371, 396, 398 Furman, Pamela 219 Furukawa, Paul 411 Furukawa, Samuel 198 Fussell, David 198 Gentry-Mickelson, Jewell 36, 159, 407, 419 Gentry-Mickelson, Samuel 39, 159, 412 Gentry-Mickelson, Thomas 159 Gerben, Scott 159 Germain, Hailey 159 Giangregorio, Grant 159 Gibilisco, Craig 62, 63, 159 Gibson, Megan 159, 419 Gibson-Soper, Celeste 159 Gibson, Taylor 159 Giessuebel, Frances 219 Gilbert, Gregory 159, 412 Gilbert, Kaley 57, 60, 91, 199, 371, 376, 386, 389, 390, 202 Gilbert, Robert 199 Gilbert, Sabrynah 159, 161, 391 Giles, Jessica 159 Gilkeson, Nikolai 159 Gilles, Marie 196, 199 Gillilan, Anthony 199 Gilliland, Campbell 159 Gilmore, Nioclas 159 Gil, Virginia 159, 379, 399, 400 Gimzek, Tori 159 Ginel, Hayley 159, 396, 397, 428 Girls Basketball 105 Girls Cross Country 35 Girls Soccer 109 Girls Swimming 41 Girls Volleyball 43 Giron, Robinson 159 Giroux, Abby 144 Giroux, Brodi 144 Giroux, Bryli 144 Giroux, Brynli 144 Giroux, Colbi 144 Giroux, Hali 144, 385 Giroux, Joeli 144 Giroux, Kami 144 Giroux, Levi 144 Giroux, Lily 144 Giroux, Paysli 144 Giroux, Scott 144 Giroux, Stori 159, 144 Glasgow, Randall 199, 379 Glazer, Jean-Marie 96, 159, 379 Glenn, Alexander 159, 401, 412 Glester, Michael 219 Glusak, Sydney 159 Godfrey, Kay 219 Godoy, Alan 422 Goeb, Josephine 159, 384 Goldenberg, Rachel 48, 59, 159, 382, 386, 395

Gold, Ian 218, 219 Goldman, Haley 159, 191 Goldman, Hayden 199 Golf 37 Gomez, Andres 159 Gomez, Brittany 159 Gomez, Destinee 159 Gomez, Javier 159 Gomez, John 159, 376 Gomez, Jonathan 159, 420 Gomez, Laura 199 Gonzalez, Adbiel 159 Gonzalez, Aleah 160 Gonzalez, Ashley 160 Gonzalez, Christopher 160 Gonzalez-Guzman, Rubylee 160 Gonzalez-Guzman, Tanairy 199 Gonzalez, Karolyne 67, 199, 371, 385, 387, 399 Gonzalez, Kyle 219 Gonzalez, Madison 105, 160, 416 Gonzalez, Marlon 160 Gonzalez, Miriam 160 Gonzalez-Murphy, Matthew 160 Gonzalez, Natalia 199 Gonzalez, Nicolas 106, 160, 418 Gonzalez-Rodriguez, George 22, 199, 399 Gonzalez-Rosa, Neysha 42, 69, 160, 385, 387, 399, 410 Goode, Michael 160 Gordon, Anthony 160 Gordon, Ashton 160 Gordon, Elizabeth 15, 92, 199, 371, 386, 387 Gordon, Grayson 160, 406 Goss, Alyssa 218, 219 Gossett, Devin 199 Goss, Teddy 48 Gould, Patrick 160 Gouw, Jessica 160, 369, 401 Goyette, Noah 160 Graciani, Denzel 160 Granger, Chase 69, 199, 201, 371, 372, 378, 388, 390, 395 Grant, Abigail 160 Grant, De Mario 160 Grant, Ian 160 Grant, Travis 160 Grant, Zane 38, 199, 412 Grass, Annabelle 160, 396, 397 Graziano, Jonathan 149, 160 Green, Alyssa 160 Greene, Harrison 199 Green, Quinten 160 Green, Samantha 213

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SAYING GOODBYE The Peabody ducks make their final walk through the hotel’s lobby on Sept. 30 with their Duck Master Donald Tompkins. photo/ Jacob

Peabody Hotel’s ducks made final appearance

DUCKS enter retirement

Waddling down the red carpet, the Peabody Hotel ducks made their final appearances before entering retirement. The Peabody Hotel on International Drive was famous for it’s North American Mallard ducks and the appearances they made through the hotel lobby every day. The ducks were a tradition dating back to the 1930s, starting at the original Peabody Hotel in Memphis. The ducks walked from their $100,000 rooftop home to a private elevator, which took them to the lobby fountain, where they swam and entertained guests every day from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Each duck retired to a private duck farm after five years of service. After the Hyatt Hotels Corporation bought the Peabody Hotel for $717 million, the new owner decided to remove the ducks once it became the Hyatt Regency Orlando on Oct. 1. After leaving the hotel the ducks entered permanent retirement at a private duck farm that had experience caring for the Peabody’s past retired ducks. “It’s been a very fast tenure, but a very, very rewarding one,” final Duck Master Donald Tompkins said. “I’m so glad I was able to do it. It’s been a tremendous honor and a tremendous privilege. I will miss my relationship with the birds.” The ducks made their final walk through the hotel on Sept. 30.

Hamilton, Grace 53, 160, 380, 402 Hammer, Dylan 160 Hamre, Derek 203 Hanks, Jordan 160 Hannot, Diana 219, 223 Hansen, Orion 160 Harbour, Michael 161 Hardin, Alexis 161 Hardin, Devin 161 Harding, Cassidy 161, 406 Harding, Kristen 69, 98, 201, 203, 371, 374, 378, 382, 383, 388, 394, 395, 403, 412 Harding, Ryan 33, 161 Harmon, Chelsea 219 Harp, Angelica 161 Harp, Arthur 161 Harper, Catherine 203, 371, 382, 383, 388, 394 Harper, Jalen 86, 203, 215 Harper, Kaylyn 109, 161, 419 Harper, Tate 68, 99, 161, 384 Harper, Wesley 68, 161, 392, 395 Harrelson-Vargas, Cristian 161 Harriger, Alexandra 49, 203, 371, 391 Harrington, Allison 161, 375, 381, 391 Harris, Alexander 396, 397 Harris, Brianna 161 Harris, Chase 67, 161 Harris, Colton 203 Harris, Donald 161 Harris, Kaitlyn 161 Harrison, Jenna 203, 217, 371 Harrison, Michael 12 Harris, Samantha 203, 385 Harris, Tobias 27 Harris-Torres, Tanya 161 Harris-Unzueta, Alexander 76, 161 Hart, Leodeliz 161 Hart, Malia 161 Hartsgrove, Jasmine 161 Haruna, Abdul 88, 161 Haselden, Jacob 121, 161 Haskins, Nathan 118, 161, 408 Hastings, Cardinal 41, 161, 412 Hawks, Makiayah 149, 161 Hawthorne, Kayla 161 Hayes, Bryce 161, 380, 396, 398 Haynes, Paris 161 Hazzard, Jovante 10, 161, 396, 397, 409 Healy, Joshua 161 Heath, Danielle 219, 400 Heath, Kennedy 161, 419 Heffernan, Orla 161 Heilman, Amy 41, 161, 412

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Obama makes a statement following the Senate’s vote on the debt ceiling and reopening the government on Wednesday, Oct. 16, in Washington, D.C. photo/Martin H.

LET ME BE cLEAR > President Barack

The United States government shut down on Oct. 1 after House republicans and democrats failed to agree on a budget for the upcoming fiscal year. House Speaker John Boehner and other GOP members vetoed the Continuing Appropriations Act until democrats agreed to reduce Affordable Care Act funding, causing the government to come to a halt. The last shutdown occurred in 1996, when House republicans and democrats could not agree on tax cut laws and how to fund Medicare. The recent shutdown resulted in the temporary closing of multiple government agencies and 800,000 federal employees home from their jobs. Congress passed a short-term spending bill on Oct. 16 to lift the debt ceiling through February 2014. On Feb. 12, the House approved a spending bill to raise the debt ceiling to $17.2 trillion until March 2015.

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“Compromise is lacking in our current administration. Being stubborn with laws that can affect our whole country can only cause problems in the future.” RACHEL GALATOWITScH, junior

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“[The government shutdown] goes to show that there is almost no cooperation between House democrats and republicans, [which] can spell trouble for our country’s future.” BRANDON MADELINE, freshman

“It’s like everyone in government lost their minds. If they can’t pass one bill, I don’t see how they can be expected to run a country. ” MONA cHARLES, sophomore

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Hilado, Garrett 162, 418 Hilado, Mason 203, 418 Hill, Cedric 162 Hilley, Jennifer 115, 219, 221, 402 Hill III, Donald 102, 162, 414 Hill, Isaiah 60, 162, 409 Hill, Michael 203 Hill, Shamara 79, 203, 371, 379, 383, 384, 385, 387 Hill, Shelby 162 Hines, Jared 116, 162, 406 Hines, Jennifer 50 Hines, John 33, 162, 219, 396, 398 Hock, Bailey 203, 371, 372, 394 Hockensmith, Gabrielle 53, 162, 380, 402 Hock, Jason 162, 394 Hoenstine, Ashley 112, 203, 378 Hoevenaar, Delaney 25, 203 Hogan, Austin 119 Hogan, Chandler 68, 162, 405 Holaday, Russell 59, 162, 418 Holden, Elizabeth 162 Holland, Jessica 67, 162 Holland, Nicholas 162, 396, 398 Holleman, Samuel 11, 92, 204, 386, 396, 398 Hollis, Ryan , 215 Holmes, Tyler 204 Holovach, John 162 Holton, Cameron 114, 162, 391 Holysz, Kyle 204, 372, 404 Homecoming Dance and Court 69 Homecoming Days 67 Homecoming Nights 63 Hood, Keyaira 162 Hoogvorst, Andy 39, 162, 412 Hooven, Abigail 162 Hope, Brittany 112, 204, 282, 372, 378, 387, 437 Hope, Jessica 49, 51, 163, 378, 395 Horak, Brandon 379 Horgan, Victoria 204, 205 Horton, Abigail 163 Horton, Bradley 163, 376, 377 Hortze, Nicholas 219 Houser, Elizabeth 219 Houston, Evan 435 Houston, Gabriel 205 Houston, Molly 163, 406 Houston, Richard 219 Houston, Sam 408 Houstoun, Robin 53, 163, 380 Howard, Allison 163, 412 Howard, Dreshawn 122, 205, 429

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Heinkel II, Ronald 51, 201, 203, 371, 394 Heins, Edythe 161, 385, 394, 412 Heiselman, Connie 81, 219 Helfrich, Burkhardt 203 Helfrich, Halsey 162, 404 Heller, Max 162 Heller, Sam 203 Helms, Cole 203 Helms, Tatiana 162 Helsinger, Rosalind 162, 379, 380 Hemmerle, Madeline 162, 396, 397 Henders, Anthony 162, 392, 409 Henderson, Callieja 203, 371 Henderson, Madison 162 Henderson, Tateijana 162, 375, 391 Hendricks, Mark 162 Hengber, Peter 162 Henriquez, Ashley 162 Henriquez, Francesca 162, 391 Henriquez, Jaileen 69, 162, 375, 412 Hensley, Ken 219 Herb, Bradley 162 Herbin, Emmanuel 162 Herbin, Marc 162 Herb, Olivia 162 Herman, Del 99, 162, 380, 394 Hermida, Daniel 162 Hernandez, Alexyz 61, 203, 371, 396, 397 Hernandez, Christopher 162 Hernandez, Crystal 162 Hernandez, Jason 203 Hernandez, Jocelyn 162, 413 Hernandez, Jonathan 162 Hernandez, Joseph 162 Hernandez, Katelen 162 Hernandez-Martinez, Brittany 110, 162, 420 Hernandez, Merari 26, 27, 81, 85, 162, 385, 387, 389, 390, 404 Hernandez, Rachel 162, 189, 401 Hernandez, Vasti 162, 385, 387 Hernandez, Yulianie 162 Herndon, Tyler 162, 379 Herrera, Diego 162, 419 Herrera, Dyana 109, 203, 419 Herrera-Guevara, Ivette 203 Herrera, Isabel 162 Herrera, Jacqueline 162, 380, 392 Herrera, Julieta 162 Hester, Julia 40, 203, 371, 412 Hewitt, Rachel 162 Hibbard, Michael 219 Hickey, Jacob 203 Higgins, Dwayne 162

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Hackett, Marissa 160, 410 Hadd, Haley 160, 411, 419 Haddock, Trenton 203, 371, 382 Hagood-James, Morgan 203 Haid, Devynn 112, 160, 378 Hair, David 160 Hakes, Dilan 160 Hale, Marla 203 Haley, Christopher 203 Hall, Carlos 408 Hall, Janette 219 Halloween 61 Hall, Taylor L. 45, 126, 203, 371, 405 Hall, Taylor P. 413 Hamill, Kiersten 206

Green, Sydney 160 Greenwood, Nathan 199 Gregory D. Reddish 350 Gregory, Sydney 199, 371 Gregory, Todd 407 Gregory, Willie 199 Grenier, Zachary 160 Gresosky, Patrick 199, 371, 408 Griffin, Adriana 160 Griffin, Jim 106, 418 Griffin, Kelly 53, 160, 379, 380, 402 Griffin, Mari 122, 203 Griffin, Nathan 160 Griffis, Savannah 203 Griffis, Sophia 160, 431 Grille, Britney 18, 160 Gromlich, Emily 203 Groover, Eyanna 160 Grothe, Ean 160 Groves, Taylor 160, 379, 396, 398 Guerrero, Isabella 160 Guerrero, JaShelle 160 Guerrero, Jolee Jadene 203 Guetzloe, Madison 160, 382, 412 Guevara-Estrada, Taylor 160 Guevara, Roberto 160, 380, 385, 389, 402 Guillot, Daniel 22, 160 Guillot, Peyton 408 Gutierrez, Erika 9, 12, 160, 389, 403, 412 Gutierrez, Gretchen 89, 203, 371, 387, 394, 399, 402 Gutierrez-Seise, Raymond 160 Guzman, Daylees 160 Guzman, Genesis 160 Guzman, Lisarys 146 Guzman, Odalyz 160

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BEHIND BARS Convicted murderer Charles Walker with a public defender faces a Circuit Judge, Wednesday, Oct. 23, at the Orange County jail after escaping from a North Florida prison using forged documents. photo/Red Huber/

“I’m from D.C., where they have a professional team, and it is so much fun to go to the games. I want that for Orlando.” DRESHAwN HowARD, senior

Latham, William 206 Latimer, Shawn 206, 408 Laureano, Diane 54, 166, 375, 377, 389, 399 Lavoie, Izaia 166 Lawrence, Briana 166, 416 Lawrence, Chace 166 Lawrence, Kennedy 166, 379, 380, 402 Layton, Jenna 43, 206, 378, 383, 403, 410 Leath, Thomas 166, 396, 397 Lebron, Anaise 166, 432 Lebron-Davila, Geitza 166 Ledesma, Luis 166 Lee, Angela 221, 400 Lee, Christopher 221 Lemme, Blake 150, 166 Leneave, David 206, 396 Leonard, Kaitlyn 15, 166, 381, 412 Leon, Julieanna 206

“I think it’s a waste of money, and they can spend it on something else, but I’m also really glad we have another sport coming to Orlando.” GAvIN CURRY, freshman

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LaDue, Jody 206, 372 Lai, James 18, 166, 401 Lakman, Nicole 43, 166, 376, 377, 410 Lambert, Tianna 166 Lam, Felix 206, 212, 387 Lam, Kevin 79, 166, 387 Lampp, Morgan 166, 379 Landis, Stephanie 93, 166, 386, 389 Lane, Carson 166 Lang, Katelyn 115, 166, 379, 380, 402 Lanier Upshaw 353 Lant, Kevin 166 Lapham, Donald 166 LaRea, Bailey 166 LaRegina, Lucille 99, 166, 379 Larkins, Connor 166, 409 Larson, Maxwell 166, 391, 401 Lastra, Leslie 166

“I think they could use the money for something better that supports Florida.” BRIANA LEwIS, senior

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“I think this put the community in danger. I feel they should stay in jail because they shouldn’t get out if they knew they did something wrong.” HAYLEY GINEL, sophomore

Two Orlando-area convicts, both serving life sentences, walked free after an elaborate forged document scheme prompted their releases. Joseph Jenkins was serving a life sentence for a 1998 murder when he walked out of prison on Sep. 27. This was his second attempt to escape his sentence. Charles Walker, the second man authorities released, was serving life in prison for committing second-degree murder in 1999. Walker escaped less than two weeks after Jenkins on Oct. 8. The killers used forged documents, supposedly signed by a prosecutor in the State Attorney’s Office. The fabricated papers reduced the fugitives’ life sentences to 15 years, meaning they had already “completed” their “[The killers punishment and could be released. The false court orders appeared to escaping] doesn’t come from Belvin Perry, chief judge in Florida’s Ninth Judicial Court, who matter because you see murders authorized them and possessed fake signatures from at least two judges on the news every and members of the State Attorney’s Office. day. We have no “I strongly believe they had some help,” Judge Perry said, in an control over it. interview with Orlando Sentinel. “It is unlikely [the documents] were If it happens, it produced by the inmates.” happens.” BRANDON BLAKE, Authorities found the fugitives in a motel in Panama City on Oct. junior 19. They had no funds and were unarmed. After being found they were brought back to the Orange County jail to finish serving their sentences. An Oct. 23 trial charged them for their escape. As of press date, police had not determined how the criminals obtained the documents or who helped them fabricate official motions.

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Orange commissioners approved a new, 18,000-seat Major League Soccer stadium Oct.22. photo/Red Huber/Orlando Sentinel

HEAR US RoAR > Natalie Paredes and Ryan Hodges react after

On Oct. 22, the Orlando City Soccer club went professional, becoming Major League Soccer’s 21st franchise. The Major League Soccer team that will adopt the name and color of the minor league team, the Orlando City Lions. The new stadium will be located on Church Street, a block west of the Amway Center. The city will build an 18,000-seat stadium to accommodate the team and its fans. Officials projected the construction would take 15 months to finish and officials planned for the stadium to be ready to open up for games in 2015. The funding for the stadium came from $20 million in tourist taxes, $20 million from the City of Orlando and smaller amounts from other jurisdictions. The city expected the new stadium would help to stimulate the local economy. The Orlando City Lions will play their 2014 season at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. The Lions will open their first major league season in 2015 in the Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium until the new stadium is completed.

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LaChapelle, Ryan 166 Lackey-Thompson, Courtney 206 Lacroix, Karein 166, 424 LaCrone, Donald 206 Ladewski, Mike 42

King, Jesse 18, 165 King, Kevin 15, 165 King, Laurann 165 King, Teresa 220 King, William 221 Kinnett, Hunter 165 Kinney, Micah 115, 165, 380, 401, 412 Kinscy, Lenora 165 Kinscy, Sean 165 Kirk, Aubrey 69, 166, 379 Kirk, Truman 166 Kissick, Joseph 166 Kiss the Pig 51 Kitchen, Tyler 166, 396, 398 Kitt, Peter 166 Kitts, Tori 166, 382, 386, 388 Klappenbach-Arp, Sasha 166 Knapp, Delaney 166, 374, 376, 377, 379, 382, 387, 388, 411 Knapp, Kaley 64, 206, 372, 376, 377, 379, 394, 410 Knapp, Linda 221 Kneeland, Austin 70, 166, 408 Knepper, Jeremy 206 Knisley, Devon 166, 408 Knowles, Courtney 166, 406 Koba, Sasha 391 Kobert, Adam 166, 388, 393, 396, 397 Koffinas, Laura 172 Koffines, Yeura 401 Komives-Prieto, Gabriela 75, 166, 380 Komives-Prieto, Victor 10, 76, 386, 396 Kranston, Chloe 166 Krantz, Rachel 419 Krasniqi, Pal 166 Kreger, Samuel 166 Kroll, Alexander 166, 374 Kroll, Allan 166, 394 Kruppenbacher, Austin 206 Kurtz, Kelli 166, 407, 419 Kutz, Daniel 166, 409 Kvatek, Conor 166 Kwasny, Carl 166

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Kader, Brian 158 Kaiser, Tanner 165, 380, 408 Kaiser, Timothy 30, 165, 404 Kaled, Ivan 73, 205, 403 Kane, Peyton 165 Kantarjian, Haley 165, 405 Karimi, Akram 220 Kasper, Kody 165, 409 Kasper-Swift, Christine 220 Kasper, Taylor 43, 205, 385, 410 Kearce, Payton 165, 385 Keating, Aidan 161, 165, 396, 397 Keating, Kevin 165, 396, 398 Keffherg, Laure 375 Kehoe, Diana 165, 389, 390 Keiser, Cheyanne 165, 392, 396, 398 Keith, Andrew 165, 379 Keith, Ryan 73, 205, 408 Keller, Christine 165, 182 Keller, Nicholas 205 Kelly, Alandra 205, 372, 385, 393, 399 Kelly, Andrew Beyer 401 Kelly, Joya 165, 379, 387 Kemp, Summer 425 Kemper, Khyrel 165, 403 Kempton, Austin 165 Ketcham, Christian 165, 383, 389, 390, 394, 399, 401 Ketchum, Cassandra 105, 165, 416 Khalaf, Ola 165, 380, 391 Khalaf, Rula 165 Khuu, Kevin 165 Killgore, Elena 165, 413 Kimble, Brittany 205 King, Alexandra 87, 165, 419 King, Dezmond 165, 404, 420 King, Drew 205

Jones, Sydney 205, 208, 372, 383, 384, 385, 387 Jones, Tristan 165, 408 Jones, Tyree 165, 408, 415 Jordan, Virginia 165 Joseph, Kaitlyn 146, 205, 413 Jude, Clayton 408 Julian, Clayton 87, 165, 409 Junge, Shealyn 165 Jure, Sofia 205, 380, 402 Jurich, Jalynn 165

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Jackson, Darius 408 Jackson, Eryn 76, 205, 372, 396, 397 Jackson, Hawthorne 205 Jackson, Joshua 76, 220 Jackson, Lindsey 150, 419 Jackson-Stuart, Janibelle 220 Jacobson, Kendall 379 Jalca, Jessenia 419 James, Mykayla 15, 412 Janas, Heather 205 Jarjoura, Emily 124, 375, 391, 394, 401 Jean-Paul, Jonathan 175 Jean, Stacy 205 Jeffers, Darcy 35, 220 Jeffreys, Hailea 25, 205 Jenkins, Allen 205, 374, 213 Jerelds, Kyla 374 Jeror, Kirstyn 385, 413 Jijon, Gillian 120, 374, 382, 386 Jimenez, Pedro 205, 396, 398 Jiskoot, Cassandra 53, 379, 380, 402 Joanis, Jonathan 174, 409 Johnson, Aaliyah 165 Johnson, Amanda 165, 405 Johnson, Andrew 58, 63, 70, 220, 408 Johnson, Bradford 165 Johnson, Christopher 37, 165, 407 Johnson, Chyna 165, 391 Johnson, Drayk 165 Johnson, Durrell 205, 381 Johnson, Edmond 18, 165, 415 Johnson, Garrett 205, 215, 403 Johnson, Jason 122, 165 Johnson, Joseph 111, 205, 420 Johnson, Leigha 165, 387 Johnson, Malik 165, 409 Johnson, Ra Quawn 205 Johnson, Reneiseia 165 Johnson, Samuel 408 Johnson, Sophya 165 Johnson, Xania 165 John’s Train and Hobby Displays 364 Johstono, Erin 165, 374, 382, 405 Jones, Austin 69, 71, 205, 408 Jones, Christopher 165, 409 Jones, Desirae 165 Jones, Donald 82, 165, 401 Jones, Ian 106, 165, 418 Jones, Jeremy 165 Jones, Monique 165

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Iaco, Gabriall 163 Ibrahim, Ibrahim 163 Iglesias, Carlota 49, 112, 220 Iglesias-Perez, Heidys 163 Iglesias, Yonder 89, 163 Ilarraza, Kenneth 163 Ilarraza, Thatiana 163 Ingram, Asia 23, 163 Ingram, Olivia 379 Injuries 45 Irizarry, Amanda 163 Irizarry, Edna 220, 390 Irizarry, Jailene 205 Irizarry, Jailis 380, 402 Irizarry, Leslie 122, 205 Irizarry, Thayliana 177, 385, 391 Irrazabal, Federico 205 Irwin, Daniel 396, 398 Irwin, Kevin 205, 342, 372 Irwin, Kyle 205, 342, 372, 403 Isaacs, James 403 Ishaque, Sabrina 205, 372, 376, 389

Howard, Jacquelyn 115, 205, 379 Howard, Waneisha 163 How-To 75 Hudak, Mekayla 163, 396, 397 Huddleston, Zachary 163, 409 Hudson, Deborah 220 Hudson, Tevin 54, 163 Hughes, Amanda 163, 380, 402 Hughes, Andrew 82, 163, 401 Hughes, Noah 38, 163, 412 Hull, Paige 68, 163, 381, 386, 405 Hunsicker, Dinah 163 Hunte, Stephanie 146, 163, 393 Hurtado, Daniel 205, 372, 374, 388, 399, 403, 418 Hurtado, Jessica 163, 384, 419 Hutcheson, Haley 220 Hutchinson, Jeremy 205 Hutchinson, Ryan 143 Hutsell, Cynthia 126, 220 Hutsell, Lauren 67, 68, 126, 163, 386, 395, 405 Hylton, Bailey 163 Hymes, Aja 205, 303 Hyppolite, Sarah 51, 163

Maccarone, Lisa 120 Maccloskey, Myles 221 MacFarlane, Mark 221 Machi, Laura 221 MacKenzie, Caitlyn 206 Macmillin, Emily 168, 419 Maddox, Jackson 168, 409 Madeline, Brandon 168, 427 Madera, Kevin 118, 168 Madison, Markell 168 Madison, Marshae 168 Madry, Pryce 168, 415

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Magee, Tristan 168 Magley, Luke 62, 118, 168, 403 Mahabir, Monique 168, 382, 384 Maharaj, Ariana 206 Maharaj, Nishard 168 Maher, Chase 168 Mahoney, Veronica 168 Maisonet, Keisha 168 Maisonet, Tisha 206 Maitland, Cody 4, 38, 168, 412 Maldonado, Joshua 168, 407 Mallard, Logan 55, 206, 372, 377, 379 Malott, Cassidy 95, 168, 391, 406 Mami, Safia 221, 384 Mangual, Jaylynn 98, 168, 379, 380 Mannino, Raquel 168 Manns, Jacob 168, 401 Manolesakis, Nikolas 67, 206 Manriwte, Davidson 401 Mansfield, Meghan 168, 413 Manso, Edgard 114, 168, 396, 398 Mantuano, Breana 206, 375 Manuele, William 206, 379 Maramara, Anabella 168 Marckese, Landon 168 Maretti, Andre 168, 418 Marin, Melanie 168 Markel, Benjamin 77, 168, 396, 397 Marks, Katelynne 168 Marlin, Lorraine 168, 375 Marlo, Kelli 221 Marques, Noah 168, 379 Marrero, Jeanette 206 Marshall, Candice 169 Marshall, Kathryn 51, 169, 282, 387, 437 Marshall, Montana 127, 206, 372, 405 Marsh, Kristin 168, 186 Marsh, Monique 168, 416 Marte-Castillo, Fransheska 169 Martin, Austin 169 Martinez, Alyssa 169, 382 Martinez, Cristian 169 Martinez, Enibette 169 Martinez, Gabriela 169 Martinez, Isaias 169 Martinez, Jalen 169 Martinez, Jefry 169 Martinez, Jeysi 381 Martinez, Jonathan 169 Martinez, Liz 169 Martinez, Louis 102, 169, 414 Martinez, Marcelino 169 Martinez, Matthew 169 Martinez, Monica 169 Martinez, Nathan 169, 382 Martinez, Nicolas 169 Martinez, Paulette 169, 396, 398 Martin, Jovann 61, 206, 282, 372, 374, 383, 387, 437 Martinson, David 221, 415 Martucci, Christopher 56, 206, 388, 390 Maslanik, Alex 169, 396, 397 Mason, Hunter 169, 411, 419 Mastin, Jordan 169 Mast, Logan 169 Matay, Darien 206 Mateer, Bailey 169, 374, 405 Mateer, William 63, 207, 392, 414 Mateo, Anthony 169 Mateo, Christian 169, 393 Mateo, Jessica 207 Mathis, Carlos 94, 101, 207, 391 Matos, Joshua 169 Matos, Lizbellys 169 Matos, Onassis 169 Matthews, Elijah 106, 169, 418 Matthews, Emily 169, 303 Mauerman, Seth 207, 382, 406 Mauldin, Christopher 207 Mauldin, Lindsay 221 Mauricette, Davidson 169 Mauricette, Joann 169, 396, 398 Maysonet, Luis 169 Maza-Perez, Cynthia 169, 383, 387 Maza-Perez, Maria 169, 387 McBee, Delaney 169, 404 McBride, Caitlin 169, 374 McBryde, Sean 169 McBryde, Travis 123, 207

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McCabe, Delaney 149, 169, 411 McClain, Molly 169, 396, 397 McClane, Emma 82, 92, 169, 282, 374, 384, 387, 392, 405, 437 McClane, Henry 207, 372, 381, 383 McCollin, Alana 7, 169, 396, 398 McConnell, Dominique 169 Mccormick-Ufland, Garrett 169, 391, 396, 397, 398 McCoy, Brandon 62, 169, 384, 409 McCoy, Ciara 169, 386 McCoy, Scott 169, 386 McCray, Ashley 169, 374, 385, 388, 390 McCree, Kathleen 169 McCulloch, Shannon 169, 391 McDonald, Camille 128, 169 McDonald, Thomas 169, 386 McFarlin, Austin 207, 372, 383 McGonigal, Danielle 127, 207, 372, 405 McGrath, Austin 207 McGregor, Marissa 169, 396, 397 McGuigan, Savannah 96, 169, 207, 385, 396, 397, 398 McKee, Ashley 112, 207, 372, 374, 377, 378, 388, 390, 394, 399 McKee-Gordon, Jordan 15, 170, 387, 392, 396, 397 McKillop, William 170 McKinney, Kierstyn 170 McLean, Amy 170 McLemore, Scott 170 McLeod, Andrianna 170, 396 McLeod, Derrick 170 McMahon, Katelin 35, 170 McMillen, Dr. Margaret 221 McRae, Chelsea 170 McVicker, Kelsey 170 Mead, Brent 207 Mealey, Billie 170, 385, 387, 413 Mealey, Parker 170 Mealey, Shaun 8, 170 Mears Transportion Group 354 Medeiros, Devin 170 Medina, Francisco 207, 372, 385 Medina, Keon 403 Medina, Manuel 170, 396, 397 Meese, Morgan 170, 396, 398 Mehan, Aidan 170

On Nov. 8, category 5 Typhoon Haiyan struck the Pacific nation of the Philippines, killing over 6,000 people. After hitting the country at 4 a.m., the storm displaced 3.6 million Filipinos and injured approximately 26,000, according to the Philippines National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council. President of the Philippines Benigno Aquino declared the devastation a “national calamity.” Typhoon Haiyan enveloped the Philippines for approximately 12 hours. The 160 mph winds and storm surge destroyed roads and buildings, resulting in widespread water and power outages in urban areas. The storm caused the most severe damage in the capitol city of Tacloban. The estimated cost of repairing nationwide damage was $15 billion, too much for the country to pay alone. Organizations such as the American Red Cross, UNICEF and CARE sent relief workers to the Philippines and gathered money to aid in the rebuilding process.

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Miller, Kendra 170 Miller, Miranda 208 Mills, Chynna 76, 170, 396, 397 Mills, Matthew 36, 170, 407 Mills, Sybil 208 Minks, Allison 208 Miranda, Adrian 170, 412 Miranda, Francisca 170 Miranda, Juan 171, 376, 400 Miranda, Kikey 215 Miranda, Tisha 171 Mistry, Priyanka 208 Mitchell, James 83, 221, 401 Mitchell, Vernon 221 Mizrahi, Leo 171 Mock, Mackenzie 171 Mogharnesi, Nasrine 208 Mohabir, Kaelem 208, 393, 402 Moitoza, Nicole 221, 375 Mojena-Munoz, Kandys 171, 379, 385 Mole, Alayna 171 Molina, Alexa 208 Molina-Boulogne, Eduan 171 Molina, Pedro 171 Molinaro, Mario 171 Mollenhauer, Jill 99, 218, 221, 380 Monast, Spencer 171, 385, 400 Mondesir, Ethan 208, 342 Monegro, Yessenia 171, 380 Monell, Alexander 171 Monell, Keith 171, 391 Monell, Kevin 68, 171, 386, 395 Monington, Charlena 171 Monington, Patrick 171 Monroe, Gabrielle 171, 412 Monserrate-Mercado, Fabiola 171 Montalvo, Janali 111, 208 Montalvo, Jeremy 208 Montenegro, Chavelys 171 Montero, Mercedez 171 Montgomery, Annette 5, 50, 59, 201, 221 Montgomery, Robert 221 Monto, Ryan 171 Monz, Samantha 171 Mooneyhan, Rebecca 221 Moore, Alexander 208 Moore, Harrison 171, 376, 400 Moore, Jude 171, 408, 409, 420

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Mehan, Kiernan 48, 201, 207, 372, 394 Mejia, Jocelyn 170 Mejias, Antonio 170, 409 Mejia, Susana 170 Melanson, Joshua 207 Melendez, Jose 102, 170, 414 Melendez, Kristen 170, 396, 397 Melendez, Minerva 170, 380 Melendez, Savannah 170, 396, 397 Melnicki, Athena 221 Mencer, Daniel 397 Mendez, Matthew 195 Mendez, Shalease 170 Mendez, Yaneli 52, 170, 380 Mendoza, Catherine 66, 115, 170, 374, 384, 392, 400 Mendoza, David 170 Mendoza, Emmanuel 221 Mendoza, Kevin 170, 408 Menendez, Natalie 170, 391, 396, 398 Meneses, Alexandria 35, 207, 372, 383, 406 Mentzer, Daniel 170, 396, 397 Mentzer, Rachel 170, 396, 397 Merangoli, Natasha 108, 170, 419 Mercado, Kevin 81, 170, 384, 396, 397 Mercado, Naysha 170 Mercado, Robert 110, 207, 420 Mercer, Austin 82, 170, 401 Mercer, Brandon 170 Merchant, David 99, 207, 380, 402 Meredith, Cooper 207, 372 Mergarejo, Makenzie 170, 405 Merwin, Lindsay 78, 170, 375 Mesidor, Hadad 170, 376 Metts, Katie 170 Meuser, Mallory 170, 379, 380, 402 Meza-Contreras, Adam 81, 170, 396, 397 Meza, Jesus 170 Meza, Miguel 170 Michalski, Amythist 170, 379 Micks, Joshua 170 Mierek, Kaley 170, 396, 397 Mieses-Montesino, Any 170 Mieses-Montesino, Perla 208 Miller, Dasia 8, 170 Miller, Dr. Douglas 201, 221 Miller, Isis 40, 170, 412 Miller, Israel 38, 208, 372, 412

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“[Typhoon Haiyan] is going to permanently damage the Phillipines’ economy. My uncle lives in the Phillipines, and it was hard on our family after the disaster.”

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FLOOded An aerial photo shows the scene after Typhoon Haiyan hit Leyte Province, Nov. 10. Haiyan was the most powerful typhoon in the Philippines’ history. photo/Ryan

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Nagle, Alexandra 127, 174, 374, 405 Nagle, Madison 209, 282, 372, 374, 387, 388, 390, 399, 437 Nance, Rebecca 15, 174, 379, 387, 392, 396, 397 Naranjo, Bobvince 174, 379, 409, 432 Narine, Miriam 174 Nataren, Yatzer 174 Nature’s Market Nutrition 358 Navarro, Ariana 174 Nazario, Jael 110, 174, 420 Nazario, Jared 110, 174, 420 Nazario-Rivera, Kiara 174 Nazario-Rivera, Yansies 110, 209, 412 Neal, Nicole 174 Negron, Eric 91, 174, 376 Neiberlein, Connor 380, 174 Nelson, Frank 174, 379, 380, 402 Nelson, Kathleen 59, 209 Nesbeth-Marte, Kahlila 174, 396, 397 Nesterenko, Mariya 174 Nevarez, Melinda 114, 174, 403 Nguyen, Cindy 174 Nguyen, Courtney 174, 376 Nguyen, Henry 174 Nguyen, Hien 174 Nguyen, Minh 174 Nguyen, Tram 174 Nicholson, Katlyn 416, 417

Moore, Megan 207, 208, 372 Moore, Renard 171 Moorer, Zaria 171 Moore, Thomas 171, 382 Mora, Kevin 171, 383 Morales, Andrew 172, 408, 409 Morales, Cheyenne 172, 303 Morales, Christopher 120, 172 Morales, Donovan 172, 418 Morales, Genaesse 172 Morales, Kelly 79, 88, 221, 387 Morales, Valeria 172 Morales, Yasmin 172 Morales, Zachary 172, 387, 415 Morame, Widmaer 172 Morata, Antony 209 Moreira, Nathalie 172 Morelli, Briana 172 Moreno, Camilo 172 Morgan, Matthew 172 Morkel, Benjamin 401 Morris, Destiny 172 Morris, Kayla 209, 374 Morse, Gabriella 172, 379 Morton, Lauryn 172, 419 Motato, Darwin 125, 172, 384 Motta, David 172, 379, 389 Mouradian, Sarah 209, 379, 384 Moxley, William 209 Mueller, Caroline 172, 380 Muhart, Morgan 172, 282, 383, 384, 387, 437 Muina, Sophia 172, 379 Mullino, Kirk 173 Mullins, Joseph 87, 209 Mulvaney, Sinead 173 Muniz-Rivera, Alexander 173 Muniz, Tristan 25, 126, 201, 209, 372, 394, 405 Munoz, Jade 91, 173 Muragin, Matthew 173, 376 Muratovic, Dora 173 Muratovic, Noli 173, 384 Murphy, Christine 173 Murphy, James , 173, 33 Murphy, Nicholas 69, 209, 208 Murray, Madeline 173 Murray, Tayler 173 Murray, Timothy 173, 391 Muse, Lauren 209, 374 Musgrave, Olivia 173, 405 Musick, Jordan 173 Musser, Alexis 173, 411, 420 Muti, Raul 24, 209 Myatt, Gavin 173 Myers, Deana 173, 383 Myers, Deven 173, 436 Myers, Dyona 173 Myers, Preston 173 Myrick, Christopher 31, 173, 404

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Pabon-Mino, Aliza 175 Pabon-Mino, Jazline 175, 391 Pabon, Raeanna 175, 382, 385, 393 Pace, Mackenzie 175 Pacheco, Paulo 106, 209, 418 Pacheco-Remigio, Dalia 175 Padilla, Maritza 175 Pagan, Nathaniel 146, 175 Page, Olivia 108, 175, 419 Palma, Anthony 175 Palmer, Austin 175 Palmer, Zachariah 175, 376 Pancake-Gratz, Leah 175, 412 Paolicelli, Amanda 175 Paris, Mary Grace 175 Paris, Wilson 175 Parker, Amy 222 Parker, Taylor 175 Parks, Matthew 209, 377, 378, 380, 381, 402 Parra, Cristian 175, 380 Parrett, Christopher 222 Parrilla, Jusen 175 Parrish, Camden 17, 175, 376, 377, 382, 385, 400, 412 Partlow, Clayton 116, 175, 406

O’Meara, Katherine 68, 72, 175, 374, 378, 380, 382, 386, 388, 399 Oosting, Emily 209 Open House 49 Oquendo, Maria 209, 372, 404 Oquendo, Natasha 175 Ordonez, Andrea 175, 406 Orlando, Anthony 209 Orlando, Dominick 175, 382, 387, 415 Ortega, Jhiobani 175 Ortega, Saray 28, 175 Ortiz, Jose 209 Ortiz-Lopes, Jonathan 175 Ortiz, Miguel 175 Ortiz, Nelson 143, 175 Ortiz, Victoria 175 Orzo, Jakob 175 Osorio, Eric 209 Osorio, John 175, 409 Oswald, Samuel 73, 209, 300 Ottone, Giancarlo 175, 412 Otto, Steven 401 Overton, Carl 219, 222, 340 Owens, Nicolas 207, 209, 373, 403 Ozuna, Jasmin 175 Ozuna, Karen 209

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Throughout the week of Sept. 20, students furiously voted online every day in the hopes of winning Celebrate My Drive’s grand prize for the school. Celebrate My Drive, sponsored by State Farm Insurance Company, encouraged drivers to pledge to practice safe driving habits on the road. Schools with the most people who committed to SMILe FOr State FarM On Nov. 20, driving safely received monetary prizes. State Farm agent Terri Marshall, PTSA Students, parents, teachers and community President Jane Simmons, State Farm Agent members hoped to win the competition, as they did in Jim Daniels, State Farm Vice President 2012, when the school received $100,000. Charlie Gomez and State Farm Agent David Ultimately, the school won $25,000 from State Chong present principal Dr. Margaret Farm. Additionally, as a reward to the students for this McMillen with a check for $25,000 to reward the school for placing sixth in the Celebrate accomplishment, principal Dr. Margaret McMillen My Drive competition. photo/Morgan Rowland reinstituted Polyester Paradise, a 70’s-themed dance that began in 1993. Administration had previously revoked students’ privileges to have Polyester Paradise after misconduct at the 2011 dance.

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“To be honest, I heard about it, but I didn’t vote. I just didn’t pay mind to it.” jHOaN arIStIzabaL, senior

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“I participated in it. I thought it was cool because we could win free money for just voting.” sOPHia GrIFFIS, sophomore

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“I voted. All my teachers encouraged me to vote. I think the prize money affected teachers’ lives.” eijy CeLISSaINt junior

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410 Perroux, Nathan 210 Perry, Marchee 91, 210, 373, 376 Perry, Mitchell 176 Pesante, Maritza 176 Pesotski, Matthew 122, 176 Petersen, Matthew 150, 176, 381 Petersen, Nisa 176 Peterson, Danny 210 Peterson, Jessica 1, 176 Peterson, Kellie 176 Petrelli, Justin 176, 406 Pettigrew, Mykasia 14, 176 Pfaff, Matthew 222 Pfister, Keagan 210 Phan, Truc 88, 176, 386, 387, 388, 389, 390, 399 Pherai, Raymond 149 Phillips, Julia 376 Phillips, Kaylee 176 Phillips, Miracle 176, 186 Phinn, Ashawnie 176, 393 Phinn, Sean 176, 409 Pickard, Erika 176 Piercey, Cianna 176, 403 Pierson, Cathryn 210 Pimentel-SantaMaria, Vannia 176, 419 Pimentel, Zoe 176, 379, 436 Pineda, Rony 176 Pink 59 Pinkston, Dhaysia 91, 176, 404 Pinkston, Kenneth 409 Pinsky, Jordan 176 Pinsky, Samantha 210, 380, 402 Pinson, Kaylee 176 Piper, Brian 176 Pirino, Jacob 11, 88, 210, 373, 382, 388, 390, 393, 394, 303 Pirino, Megan 176, 382, 388, 419 Pittenger, Davis 176 Pittenger, Graham 177 Pitz, Evan 177 Placido, Eric 381 Plain, Vivian 177 Pleasant, Kelsey 177 Plogstedt, Karla 177, 179, 383, 384 Plogstedt, Kate 177, 179, 380, 396, 397 Plogstedt, Kristen 177, 396, 397 Podeswa, Madeline 210, 373 Polite, Daniel 177, 391 Pollard, Jesse 210, 342, 373, 379 Porro-Brito, Rodolfo 177 Porterfield, Elizabeth 11, 177, 282, 374, 378,

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Partlow, James 209 Pasag, Austin 175, 421 Paseur, Bailey 152 Patrick, Gabriel 401 Patrick, Jason 175 Patrizzi, Dylan 175 Patterson, Douglas 222 Patterson, Tyler 63, 209 Patton, Jennalyn 222 Patz, Courtney 44, 69, 126, 209, 282, 373, 378, 383, 387, 405, 437 Patz, Donna 222 Paula, Melba 175 Paul, Bailey 209 Paule, Jacob 175, 401 Paule, Ryan 33, 176, 379 Pawson, Connor 61, 176 Paymayesh, Hannah 27, 176, 384 Paymayesh, Kian 176 Payne, James 176 Pean, Adam 176 Peardon, Matthew 176 Peardon, Nathaniel 176, 408 Pearson, Erin 222 Peirce, Krista 210, 373, 379, 384 Pellett, Danielle 127, 210, 373, 405 Pellett, Noelle 176, 405 Peloso, Jacqueline 52, 176, 380 Pena, Chantel 176 Pensula, Patti 222 Peralta, Cassandra 176, 391 Peralta, Mario 176 Peralta, Miguel 176 Perdue, Caylonna 176 Perez-Cruz, Fraingelie 176 Perez, Franco 176 Perez-Garcia, Luis 176 Perez, Ivelyss 176 Perez, Joseph 176 Perez, Kenny 176, 420 Perez, Keriel 176 Perez, Lay 176 Perez, Nathalie 176 Perez, Richard 222 Perez-Rodriguez, Michael 176 Perez-Santos, Michael 176 Perez, Tiffani 210 Perez, Tristen 210 Perkins, Moriah 176 Perkins, Samantha 176 Perrault, Jessica 176 Perrault, Paul 30, 210, 404 Perrin, Lindsay 15, 176, 376, 377, 382, 388,

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Oberdick, Laurenna 175 Objio, Felipe 175 O’Born, Samantha 93, 209, 282, 437 Obregon-Collejo, Antuan 175 Ocasio, Carolyn 174, 379 O’Day, Ryan 209 O`Dell, Kayleigh 174 Odierno, Gregory 221, 409 O’Donnell, Aidan 175 Ofray, Luis 175 Ogando, Daline 88, 209, 372, 299, 387 Ogeerally, Anderson 175 O’Harrow, Trae 76, 209, 396, 398 Olguin, Esteban 175, 418 Olinger, Grayson 175 Oliva, Angel 222 Oliveira, Adriessa 424 Olivencia, Djabril 175 Oliver, Amanda 104, 175, 416 Oliver, Gavin 175 Oliver, Lauryl 175, 405 Oliver, Ryan 209 Oliver, Sheralton 175 O’Loane, Daniel 209, 383 Olveda, Andrew 175 O’Mahony, Danielle 174 O’Malley, Patrick 221 Omar, Abeer 175 Omar, Ahlam 175, 383 Omar, Amal 18, 209, 372, 399 O’Meara, Christopher 67, 174, 374, 382, 384, 388, 395

Nickerson, Clinton 23, 37, 209, 407, 420 Nicolas, Daniel 174 Niedzwiecki, Genesis 76, 174, 396, 397 Nieves, Angel 174 Nieves, Ricardo 174 Niu, Catherine 10, 56, 209, 372, 383, 384, 388, 390, 393, 394, 396, 397, 402, 403 Niu, Keven 174, 396, 398 Nixon, Neftali 174 Niyizibyose, Clementina 390 Noble, Abigail 221 Noble, Dwayne 221, 415 Nokhodchi, Julia 174 Nolan, William 174 Northcott, Brian 174 Nunez, Linda 221 Nunez, Nicole 174, 382, 386, 399 Nunnally, Rodriguez 174 Nunn, LeTaela 174, 387

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Known globally for his role in ending apartheid in South Africa, Nelson Mandela passed away on Dec. 5, at the age of 95. Best known for his peaceful efforts to end apartheid in South Africa, Mandela began serving a life sentence in 1964 for his dissent against the South African government’s apartheid policies. In 1990, former South African President F.W. de Clerk freed Mandela. In 1993, Mandela and de Clerk shared the Nobel Peace Prize for their efforts to end apartheid. Shortly before his death, Mandela’s family admitted him to the hospital for the fifth time in two years when he contracted a lung infection. After three months, he arrived home to a sterilized room and constant care. After Mandela’s passing, there was a 10-day mourning period, in which thousands of South Africans lined up and paid their respects, honoring Mandela in a ceremony that included tribal rituals and military customs. The country and its citizens laid Mandela to rest on Dec. 15.

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Tachi, Brett 17, 125, 214 Tachon, Taylor 214, 220, 342, 373, 388, 390, 324 Tachon, Terri 220, 223 Tamborlane, Kristin 223 Tapia, Aracely 22, 186 Tapia, Katlyn 186, 396, 397 Tate, Shawn 186 Tavarez, Rachel 186 Taveras, Celeste 186 Olivier Douliery/Abaca Taylor, Alyssa 223 Press/MCT Taylor, Barry 101, 103, 214, 369, 414 Taylor, Brittany 171, 186 Taylor, Darrell 186 “I think [the obstacles he faced] made Taylor, Japerah 118, 186, 391, 393 Taylor, Kylee 186, 380, 396, 397 [Mandela] the person he was. It’s Teague, Adriana 223 inspiring that he never hated Teague, Justin 186 Technology/Gaming 83 those people for jailing him.” Teel, Aidan 32, 186 ROMELLOw brooks, Tejeda, Ashley 186 senior Tejeda, Edwardo 214 Tejeda, Manuel 186 Tejeda, Nancy 215, 420 content by ELENA berIsHa Tejeda, Rosanny 186, 376, 385 Telcy, Glenn 186 Tercero, Kayla 63, 126, 215, 373, 385, 405 Steele, Douglas 185 Smith, Ryan 214 Terry, Paul 223 Stefko, Lorenzo 81, 214, 373, 383, 384, 385, Smith, Sabrina 214 Tessier, Kaleigh 186, 379, 380, 396, 398 387, 388, 389, 390, 394, 402 Smith, Samantha 167, 185, 369 Texting and Driving 27 Stein, Jacob 185, 375, 381, 391 Smith, Trenton 185 The Strand 365 Stenulson, Heaven 185, 385 Smith, Zharia 185, 396, 398 Thetford, Steven 215 Stephanie C. Spinelli and Associates, Inc. 360 Smoot, Garner 185 The Trading Post 341 Sterling, Joseph 185, 414 Snavely, Kevin 214, 372, 373, 388, 389, 390 Tholl, Peyton 186, 379 Sterling, Joshua 185 Snow, Samantha 150, 185 Thomas, Aquila 104, 187, 416 Stevenson, Thomas 185, 408, 409 Snyder, Rylee 185 Thomas, Baylee 69, 119, 126, 215, 325, 373, Stevenson, Victoria 214, 376, 396, 398 Software Savvy 360 405 Stevens, Rome 185, 409 Solano, Ylvin 185 Thomas, Callie 187, 379, 380, 402 Steward, Kyle 214, 430 Sommers, Alexis 185, 416, 417 Thomas, Chandler 187, 396, 398 Stewart, Taylor 185, 396, 397 Sondel, Jacob 214, 373, 319 Thomas, Christopher 187 Stewart, Tyler 185, 418 Sondel, Molly 112, 185, 378 Thomas, Crystal 187 Stiles, Bradley 214, 304 Sorrell, Deandre 61, 185 Thomas, Deion 72, 215, 408 Stillwell, Garrett 185, 415 Soto, Alyssa 185 Thomas, Jeremy 187 Stillwell, Kaylee 214, 373, 397, 322 Soto, Ashley 185, 214 Thomas, Jordan 187, 405 Stilwell, Cassandra 12, 222 Soto, Brandon 185 Thomas, Kevin 187, 409 Stinson, Makayla 185 Soto, Elaine 185 Thomas, Megan 187, 379 Stoll, Stephanie 185, 396 Soto, Harobeth 214 Thomason, Laighton 187 Stout, Rachel 185 Sotomayor, Emmanuel 76, 214, 388, 396, 397 Thomas P. Gillman, DDS 364 Strakhov, Ilya 185 Soto-Morales, Melissa 185 Thomas, Ronalfous 187 Strange, Robert C. 73, 214, 323, 373, 381, 382, Soto-Rosado, Destiny 185 Thompson, Malik 168, 187 383, 408 Soto, Shaneurysbeth 185 Thompson, Savannah 196, 215, 373, 382 Strange, Robert N. 185, 409 Soto, Thalia 185 Thompson, Taylor 187 Strang, Kevin 96, 222, 391 South, Bailey 185 Thompson, Tyler 187, 401 Strauss, Mira 61, 185, 375, 380 South Orange Tire and Vehicle Care 361 Thornton, Clark 215, 373, 380, 402 Strickland, Hunter 185, 418 Spafford, Christopher 185 Thornton, Elizabeth 98, 168, 187, 379, 380 Strickler, Erin 185 Sparks, Christopher 185 Thornton, Kyle 187, 382 Strickler, Joanne 222 Spear, Kevin 185, 376 Thurston, Jordan 187 Strine, Zachary 185 Spears, Roxanne 214 Tice, Daniel 187, 382 Strom, Stacey 223 Speer, Lisa 36, 222 Tice, Delaney 215, 326, 392, 400, 403 Strott, Olivia 185, 412 Spence, Kyle 46, 185, 396, 398 Tieu, Ngan 187, 189 Struckmeyer, Brooke 214, 396, 397 Sperling Dental 320 Tillman, Gunther 187 Strunk, Abraham 185, 415 Spielman, Aaron 214, 373, 377, 396, 398 Tinsley, Tanner 187 Stuart, Travis 185, 412 Spinelli, Joan Marie 214, 342, 373, 321, 413 Tipping, Abby 187 Sturgill, Kaitlin 186 Spinelli, Phoenix 185, 385 Tipping, Cody 187 Sturgill, Marissa 214 Spitze, Justin 185, 408, 409 Tires and Muffler Auto Center 363 Sturno, Brent 186 Spitze, Kyle 185 Tobin, Ciara 68, 187, 374, 383, 395, 419 Stute, Cameron 186 Sprague, Kaitlyn 185 Toft, Ana Maria 187, 379 Sublette, Alexandra 34, 186, 382, 406 Stalvey, Sydney 185, 420 Toledo, Janessa 66, 187, 386, 395 Suganuma, Maile 113, 186, 374, 377, 378 Stanard, Kristyana 53, 185 Toler, Haley 187 Suggs, Sidney 15, 186, 386, 388, 403 Stanton, Maia 185 Tollar, Ryan 187 Sugimoto, Mark 121 Star Child Academy 363 Tom, Andrew 23, 187 Sullivan, Desiree 14, 379, 380 Starling, Essence 185 Top Auto 363 Summer Camps 11 Starnes, Vernon 185 Toperzer, Cameron 187, 410, 411 Summers, Jeanette 223 Staten, Clay 185 Torborg, Alexis 213 Summer Vacations 9 Stearns, Emily 108, 185, 419

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Vega, Roberto 188 Veguilla, James Chris 73, 216, 408 Velasquez, Gabrielle 61, 216 Velazquez, Julissa 216 Velazquez, Kristian 20 Velazquez, Lisamar 188, 387 Velez, Alexander 216, 396, 397 Velez, Alyssa 188 Velez, Angeline 216 Velez-Lasso, Edgar 188 Velez, Mariana 188, 376 Velez, Mathieu 216, 396, 397, 398 Velez, Olisys 79, 188, 385, 387 Veloz, Jasmine 110, 188 Ventresca, Nicholas 188 Ventresca, Patricia 216, 373, 396, 397 Verdecia, Derian 216 Vergara, Nicole 188 Verzi, Thomas 188, 408, 409 Verzi, Victoria 44, 188, 400 Victor, Lesley 48, 216 Videtto, Joshua 188 Vila, Claudia 87, 216, 399 Vilain, Travis 188 Vila, Joseph 188 Villacampa, Tristan 8, 188 Villalona, Jazlyn 188, 416 Villalona, Kemsley 216 Villanueva, Ricardo 188 Villar, Francis 188, 379 Villaronga, Evelin 188 Villarubia, Melissa 216 Villegas, Genesis 189 Villegas, Matthew 73, 194, 216 Villeneuve, Elizabeth 189, 379, 385 Vil, Shneider 188, 414, 415 Vincent, Edward 189 Viqueira, Jessica 189 Volta, Vincent 189 Walen, Michael 189 Walker, Cierra 25, 216, 373, 213 Wallace, Brian 189, 396, 397 Wallace, Nathan 77, 216, 373, 396, 397, 398, 402 Wallace, Richard 216 Walls, Megan 189, 379 Walsh, Devin 189 Walsh, Kayla 189 Walsh, Kyle 125, 216, 373, 376, 377, 378, 381, 388, 390, 394, 399 Walters, Laura 189, 379 Walther, Hunter 216, 375, 377, 381, 383, 401 Walther, Madissan 112, 189, 378 Walton, Tyler 189, 401 Waranch, Blake 93, 216, 282, 373, 387, 388, 390, 437 Waranch, Lyle 23, 61, 189, 387, 388 Waranch, Sloan 35, 189, 406 Ward, Cassidy 189 Ward, Daniel 189, 408 Ward, Hannah 189, 376, 383, 387 Warren, Lea 189, 387 Wasdin, David 189, 379 Washington, Malik 189 Wasman, Timothy 189 Waters, Gavin 189 Watson, Natalie 216 Watts, Keri 223 Waugh, Jaden 189 Weagly, Tiffany 53, 223, 380, 402 Weathers, Dustin 189 Weaver, Lillian 189, 374, 382 Weaver, Rachel 190 Weaver, Sara 190, 381 Webb, Dylon 216 Webber, Abigail 190 Webber, Joshua 190, 404 Webbe, Tijuani 190, 396, 397 Webb, Kerry 190 Webb, Ryen 190 Weber, Adam 190, 379 Webster, Kyndall 216 Weible, Zachary 190 Weinland, Collin 190, 408, 409

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The swish of the pen drug across the bill as members of Congress signed off on the Affordable Care Act. The ACA aimed to increase the quality and affordability of health insurance, lower the number of uninsured Americans and reduce the costs of healthcare. Citizens could sign up for healthcare benefits on healthcare.gov. However, when first launched in October, the site was not equipped to handle the heavy traffic and registrations, causing the site to crash. People didn’t receive confirmation of their registrations, which prompted them to apply for healthcare two to three times. Insurance companies then had to contact those applicants to confirm which plan they wanted. The Independence Insurance Company, a provider under the Affordable Care Act, received 20,000 calls a day, a 30 percent increase over January 2013. “Earlier this month, our members may have been on hold an average of 20 minutes before their calls were answered,” Brain Lobley, senior vice president for marketing and consumer business, said, noting that some people were on hold for up to an hour. “This week, the average time has been less than 10 minutes.” Despite the site’s early complications, citizens believed they received better, less costly coverage than they were previously. “I’m happy with the insurance that I have. I’m paying less than I was, and I got better coverage,” customer Paige Wolf said.

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“[Obamacare] helps the less fortunate people with getting their hospital bills taken care of, [and] if their kids are sick, they can get the care they need for them.” EVAN HoUsTon, sophomore

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issues in Sochi sparked online controversy On Feb. 4, a Twitter account with the handle @SochiProblems bombarded the Internet with complaints about the Winter Olympic Games in Sochi, Russia. As of Feb. 20, the account had 338,000 followers. The reports flooded social media as reporters settled into their lodgings in Sochi. What they found, or didn’t find, caused international outrage. One reporter checked into her hotel and found out it could not provide safe water for drinking or bathing. Hotel employees stated, “do not use on your face because it contains something very dangerous.” LIGHTS OUT > The Olympic rings take form At the opening ceremony on Feb. 7, one of the five expandable Olympic inside Fisht Olympic Stadium during the Opening Ceremony for the Winter Olympics rings hanging from the ceiling of the stadium malfunctioned and failed to open fully, preventing the entire Olympic symbol from forming. in Sochi, Russia, Friday, Feb. 7. photo/Brian Additionally, the weather was not cold enough in Sochi for snowfall, so Cassella/Chicago Tribune/MCT the Russian government shipped in snow from northern regions to cover the skiing and snowboarding courses. Despite the sludgy snow, American athletes won a total of 28 medals in competition. The numerous issues at the Sochi games caused people worldwide to criticize Russia’s handling of the event.

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“[The Russians] were not prepared, and they don’t take the Olympic Games as seriously as they should have [taken them].” DEVEN MYerS, junior

“[The Russians] should have been ready and tried to make [the opening ceremony and lodging] better than they were [when the games began].” ZOE PIMenTeL, sophomore

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all Eyes on his opponent, senior Ronald Heinkel II prepared to serve the ball in the most important match he would face this season: Timber Creek. After a nearly undefeated season for the boys (12-1), and a season record for the girls (7-6), both teams focused on advancing to the regional final. To do so, the teams needed to defeat Timber Creek in the district tournament. Despite the challenge of accomplishing this, first year coach Karen Fay felt the team displayed the characteristics necessary to achieving this goal. “[They] have the commitment needed for Boone tennis. They all stepped up to the challenge of maintaining the quality of play that is expected,” Fay said. In the regular season, the teams held two practices and played at least two matches each week. As the players trained, they focused on skills, including endurance and hitting, that would give them an edge over their opponents. “[We planned to defeat Timber Creek by knowing the opponents] we were playing, so we knew their strengths and weaknesses, [and] we worked on exploiting their weaknesses in practice. This match was important for us to get to regional because it gave us a seed in district,” Heinkel said. At the district tournament, both the boys and girls lost

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“My favorite part of labs is seeing the reaction because sometimes it is different than what you think.”

students Shaking a plastic bag containing whole milk, rock salt, sugar, ice and grasped vanilla, physical science students created knowledge ice cream to help them comprehend the concept of a freezing point. hands-on Science teachers utilized an assortment of labs, including squid dissections, projectile motion observations and rocket launches, to add variety to their classes and further describe and explain the concepts introduced in textbooks. “[Labs] give the students time away from just sitting in desks, [and they get to] talk to others they don’t always talk to,” science teacher Lisa Maccarone said. “If [they are] unclear [on the topic, they can] get a better understanding in the lab.” Students appreciated the teachers’ efforts to help them understand concepts through the interactive atmospheres labs provided. When junior Davian Leslie’s chemistry class studied the color spectrum, the students dropped various dyes into water, causing the different hues of the spectrum to appear in the water. “[I liked the spectrum lab] because I got to see all the different colors and it was really cool,” Leslie said. “I understand [the subject] more once we’ve done [the lab].” Similarly, freshman Christopher Morales’ chemistry class conducted an experiment to determine which metal conducted the most heat. “I was pumped [after doing this lab],” Morales said. “It helped me understand the topic more than just saying that silver or copper heats up the fastest.” Each student learned in a different way. By participating in labs, students who were hands-on learners could easily grasp the concepts introduced in their classes. Through labs, students not only understood topics better, but also experienced it firsthand. “[Labs] help me [more than] just seeing it on the board,” Morales said. “[You] get to go more into [the science of it and] see, ‘Oh, this really does happen’.”

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to begin creating the reaction in the flaming bubbles lab, junior gillian Jijon fills a beaker with gas. “[i like doing labs] because you pay more attention because you don’t want to do something wrong or hurt yourself,” Jijon said.

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PrePare to disseCt Obtain the sheep brain. The organ should be intact so all important structures can be observed.

“[I joined Chemistry Club because] I loved chemistry last year and actually understood it.” KRYSLYnn CoLLaZo, junior

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“[I joined because] it seemed interesting and I like chemistry. The chemical reactions are spectacular and cool.” JaCOB hasELDEn, sophomore

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up to sCaLE Junior Cassidy Schad weighs a cup of flour to practice measuring. “[Labs are beneficial because] you get to understand the topic hands-on instead of learning about it through lectures,” Schad said. Look CLosELY In anatomy, junior James Turner uses a model skeleton to identify the major parts of the body.

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Levi placed spider web material throughout the house to create the haunted environment.

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Scattering different props, including a mummy, fake body parts and a demented child in a crib, Levi made sure the house included as many scare opportunities as possible.

With everything set up, Levi walked through the different sections of the house, making any final touches needed before visitors arrived.

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The Levis opened the entrance at 6 p.m., hosting guests and accepting donations until 9 p.m.

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Nervously ducking under the heavy black curtains guarding the entrance to the haunted house, junior Brianna Dickey braced herself as she navigated the scarefilled maze. Dickey, dressed as a rag doll, spent Halloween visiting two different haunted houses. Freshman Clark Levi operated the first house she visited, “Horror on Harding”. Levi and his family built and operated the house annually, beginning in 2011. The Levis accepted donations from visitors, giving all proceeds to the theatre department. In addition to attending haunted houses, Dickey trickor-treated with friends through multiple neighborhoods and admired the Halloween spirit on display. “[My favorite part of Halloween is] the decorations because they are festive and an American tradition. It’s part of our culture,” Dickey said. Students, including freshman Isaiah Hill, also participated by distributing candy to trick-or-treaters, preferring to pass out candy rather than being the receiver of it. “I stay home to pass out candy to trick-or-treaters because I am too old to go trick-or-treating now. I like passing out candy because I am able to play video games and relax,” Hill said. Businesses, as well as students, celebrated Halloween by participating in local holiday-themed promotions. Dressed as a garbage woman, senior Alexis Sheppard patronized Chipotle and Jeremiah’s Italian Ice with friends, earning a free burrito and Italian ice for arriving in costume. Other businesses participated in similar Halloween promotions, including Starbucks. “I think [the deals] are a good way to celebrate Halloween and a fun way to attract customers. I liked getting to see creativity in other costumes,” Sheppard said. Students celebrated Halloween and practiced their individual holiday traditions, whether it was through trick-or-treating or by passing out candy to others.

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Martin carves a cat into her pumpkin at the publications Halloween party.

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WIGGIN’ OUT. At the Anime Club Halloween party, Cynthia Sabangan and Mira Strauss get snacks.

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tool, senior Gabriella Fakhoury cleans her pumpkin. “[I was] a clown because Mrs. Burke is afraid of clowns. I was trying to scare her but it didn’t work,” Fakhoury said.

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“[The weirdest thing I’ve gotten was] a bag of popcorn while trick-or-treating with my sister.” DEanDrE SORRELL, sophomore

“I got a water bottle. [I thought] it was pretty cool, and it was really hot outside, so it was really refreshing.” MELISSa CHARLES, freshman

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“[I got] soda in my “[I got] a ham bag. I was shocked sandwich in my that someone would bag while trickor-treating with give me that.” JaSOn PRESTON,friends. I threw it freshmanaway right after.” ELIZaBETh LOPEZ, senior

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“A coupon to Walmart. I get one every year from my neighbors, but [I] never use them.” aManDa GAMBLE, junior

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HALLOWEENIE Trick-or-treating, Lyle Waranch collects candy. “Me dressing up as a hotdog shows how I love food,” Waranch said. I WANT CANDY Alongside her friends, senior Alexyz Hernandez trick-ortreats. “My favorite memory was singing ‘Titanium’ for a dollar,” Hernandez said. TRICKIN’ AND TREATIN’ At his neighbor’s house, sophomore Connor Pawson passes out candy. “I like the costumes a lot because they can express what you like,” Pawson said.

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