"Threads, Knits and Newspaper Clips" by Renee Burke

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HI-LIGHTS NEWSPAPER Staffer

2830 Alsace Court Orlando Fl, 32812 407-452-8826 mollyrwallace@gmail.com

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Molly Wallace 2830 Alsace Court, Orlando, Florida, 32812 (407) 452-8826 mollyrwallace@gmail.com

March 15, 2012 Customer service at IKEA 4092 Eastgate Drive Orlando, FL 32839 Dear Head of Customer Service, With a flexible schedule at hand, I see working at IKEA as a wonderful opportunity awaiting me. The merchandise at IKEA has always intrigued me, and my optimistic and outgoing mood is a perfect fit for the environment that IKEA obtains. At IKEA, there are a variety of opportunities for my skills to shine through. The Hi-Lights newspaper staff at Boone High School has taught me teamwork, which I see as a prominent factor at IKEA. Teamwork involves working well with others, treating others with respect, but mainly just being a people person. Through tough situations, or easy ones, I have a continuous smile on my face, which I can uphold as an IKEA Customer Service Member. IKEA has always been a fun place for me to visit on weekends. The creative atmosphere is enticing to a young adult like myself. As I work on layouts for the newspaper at Boone High School, I continue to be inspired by what surrounds me, and IKEA has inspired me in many ways. I would love the opportunity for an interview so you can see my personal, sociable and artistic skills firsthand. Sincerely,

Molly Wallace Resume enclosed

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2830 Alsace Court, Orlando, Florida, 32812 (407) 452-8826 mollyrwallace@gmail.com Education: Law Magnet at Boone High School, 2000 South Mills Avenue, Orlando, FL 32806 2009-2012. GPA for first semester of 2012: 4.2 (weighted) Camp Orlando for Journalism July 27-30, 2010. Provided me with the tools I needed to progress as a designer and writer for newspapers, advertisements etc. Rotary Youth Leadership Association Leadership based camp March 2011 (nominated for). Included public speaking classes and group projects where I learned how to be a leader among my peers. Experience: Interned at Fallace & Larkin Law Firm, Melbourne, Florida May 24-28. Included filing case files, organizing offices and listening in on conferences. Various skills I learned were time management and concentration on details. High Tide Harrys, Hostess May 20, 2012-Present. As a hostess, I have learned social skills and the important of customer service. Qualifications: Great teamwork skills gained from playing club and high school soccer. As well as being a member of a band. World traveled (Africa, Trinidad, Canada, Ireland, Jamaica, Haiti and Switzerland). Writing skills gained from being on Boone High Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Newspaper staff. (Two years) Made me knowledgeable in all Adobe software and aware of teamwork. Activities/Honors: Varsity soccer as a freshman and sophomore. 2008-2009 Coachâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Award for soccer sophomore year. 2009 All honors courses. Current Member of Teen Court Currently taking three Advanced Placement classes. Reference: Cindy Schmidt- Director of law at UCF., cynthia.schmidt@ocps.net 407-353-2043 Renee Burke- Publications Advisor/Journalism instructor, renee.burke@ocps.net 407-443-8451 Kjell Allanson- Owner of JOSAM 407-312-0912

A personal essay

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2 in. Journalism to me has been a way for my creativity and curiosity to bloom. My outlook on others has changed completely because now I know that everyone out there has a story to tell. I like the ability to pull something out of a peer that they never would have told me just because I am considered a journalist. I didn’t mean to be placed under this title, though. Journalism was not first on my list of electives to pursue, but after discovering the ins and out of reporting, being ethic and writing stories, I realized that this course was something I’d enjoy pursuing. Succeeding in journalism, I thought, was going to be hindered by my lack of confidence. I swore I would never get the nerve to sell ads, interview people or put my work out for my school to see. With the help of my fellow newspaper staffers, though, I realized that gaining confidence was key to succeeding in the future: For me, gaining confidence kick started my entrance into adulthood. I feel like journalism is a way for me to put myself out there in front of many to see. To succeed I must have the maturity to realize that with success comes failure, but it’s worth the risk. To journalism, I believe I contribute a well-rounded connection with those reading the work I produce. I take the time to consider what would be interesting to read and aesthetically pleasing to see. As I move onto the University of Wisconsin, I have plans to write in the newspaper on campus or in local areas. Although I don’t plan on doing this as a full time job, I do see myself using the graphic element of journalism in my future creative endeavors. Also, I will use the communications skills I have gained in writing and speaking to others as I continue to succeed in what I plan to do with my career.

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My production skills have improved due to more dependence upon lower ranked staffers to design and create their own layouts and upload their own work to the newspaper’s website. I have learned how to form a connection between paper and media. For example, my story based around the craze of food trucks could only hold a few pictures on print, but the Internet could hold hundreds. When I am interested in stories, such as the food truck story, I was on time for everything (sometimes even early!). I realized that when it comes to deadlines, I need to want to meet in order to actually meet them. My fellow staffers are goofballs who scream across the room, crack jokes after every word said and make room 224 a second home for me. Because of this, I don’t want to let them down and I think that is the biggest advantage of teamwork. For example, the senior issue was tough since there were so many stories, but I couldn’t give up because we were all spending hours to complete the biggest issue of the year. When my team members are sitting next to me, working on the same deadline, it is easier for me to stay focused. When left alone, though, like when I was selling ads, it is up to me to stay focused. In order to do this, I need to remember persistence. Working with people you don’t know can be intimidating, but if I walk in smiling and with a goal, the outcome will be good. My goal for each story I produced was to inform kids of something, I believed, they wanted and needed to know. Therefore, my ethics were always in high gear. Even with my review on local cupcake shops, I had multiple taste testers to make sure my review was accurate. I learned that I don’t want any problems with the work I put out. My dedication to putting out interesting and factual work makes me love finished product of all my work. I became aware that knowing there is an achievable goal makes me dedicate myself fully to my work as a journalist.

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My best work, my most significant work, my favorite piece of all time was a story on the food truck craze. It was titled “Have food, will travel” and explained the aspects of food trucks from an owner’s and an eater’s point of view. My purpose of this piece was to inform kids what exactly a food truck stop offers, why these food truck stops are gaining popularity and why they should try it out. This was so easy to write because I was full-heartedly in love with the idea of this story. The layout was not decided until further into the deadline, so this piece evolved from just text to an incredibly visual piece sporting polaroids and a calendar of all food truck events central Florida is home to. Because this piece was a more fun take on a news story, there was a lot of things that could be played with and I learned that one of the best ways to get a perfect piece is to switch things up until you like it. You don’t need a picture next to a block of text every story. It can be boring and less enjoyable when you don’t push the limits and explore the freedom you have as a reporter.

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Have food, will travel FOOD TRUCK CRAZE TAKES OVER ORLANDO By MOLLY WALLACE As one walks into the Winter Park Food Truck Stop’s lunch crew, senses go crazy. Fifteen trucks are lined up and ready to serve. Although the lunch crowd is small, the sights and smells are immense and excite one’s senses. It’s wise to get one’s fix earlier in the day because the 5 p.m. crowd brings an incredible number of taste-crazed foodies. The food truck phenomenon has spurred new and creative ideas for on–the-go food, and shows like The Great Food Truck Race on Food Network have landed food trucks in a key position for a 2011-2012 fad. “It’s a neat thing for people to get together with friends, and

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it isn’t too costly,” Viveca Arerstedt, owner of SwedeDISH food truck, said. SwedeDISH allows one to head, mouth-first, into the world of food trucks. Arerstedt and her husband run this Swedish inspired truck. They provide the masses with homemade, authentic Swedish dishes like meatballs and mashed potatoes, topped with a tasty gravy ($7.50). “In my case, it’s very hard [to own a food truck] because everything I make is from scratch. I don’t want any shortcuts,” Arerstedt said. The food truck owners pride themselves on ‘from scratch’ food, which could contribute to why the fad has become so popular. Friendly faces, who are making food in front of a crowd tends to be more exciting than sitting in a restaurant, waiting to be served food made by an unknown face. “Higher quality food is found on site at the food trucks,” Tom Waggestad, owner of Gator Country BBQ, said. Thursday nights are when people gather at the Winter Park Food Truck Stop on Orlando Avenue. With live

music, a bustling crowd of foodies start their mission to find the newest, tastiest creations. The excitement is being able to walk around, share the different styles of food with friends or family and be a part of a new-aged food culture. “If you go with your friends you can all sit around in your cars in the parking lot and eat and hang out. It’s really friendly and that sets it apart from a building,” junior Timothy Hamilton said. Another aspect about food truck events is their adaptability. On one side of the pod is Gator Country BBQ, serving gator as burgers or just plain, with prices ranging from $7 - $9. On another side is The Winter Park Fish Company, serving fresh and fried seafood. And in the middle you can find Kona Dog, creating a new spin on the art of hotdog eating. Scattered chairs, tables, couches and benches allow guests to feel like they are at a family cookout. With the variety of food, comes the variety of meal choices. At the Winter Park Food Truck Stop, there

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is a plethora of dinner items as well as dessert items. Lisa Mato, owner of The Crepe Company food truck, describes events like these as a food truck tapas party, a place where people share smaller portions of food amongst each other. For the sweet-fiends, Fork In The Road offers a walnut ice cream sundae for $5, and the Crepe Company offers s’mores crepes, strawberries and cream cheese crepes, as well as candy apple crepes. The crepes, made in plain view by Mato, are big in their portion size and worth the $5. No matter what is sold, there has to be a love for food by both customers and food truck owners. “This is my restaurant; this is where my favorite food is made,” Mato said. Hamilton suggests one should know that every truck offers a different take on the classics, like La Empanada does by stuffing empanada dough with known food such as barbeque chicken. The Food Truck pod at Winter Park held true to that, bringing 15 different aromas and menus to the scene for a massive group of grub-seekers.

Fast Facts • The Orlando Sentinel readers voted the Korean BBQ Taco Truck as the #1 Food Truck • The Yum Yum Cupcake Truck and the C&S Brisket Bus were the runners up.

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Oh goodness, oh goodness. When questioning my work, I look back and shake my head at one story: “European culture travels.” This had the most potential out of all my stories this year, but I feel like I let it slip through my fingertips as the difficulties with the layout and the angle got confused among fellow story writers. Throughout all my efforts, I had no layout to structure my story around and I believe this caused confusion for every staff member writing a story on different cultures. The human element increased greatly as I pursued to get some sort of connection out of the story on Greek kids adapting to American culture, but so much more could have been done. I don’t believe this is my worst piece, but I believe that I let this one go and didn’t pursuer into it as much as I should have.

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By MOLLY WALLACE With over 50 independent nations, Europe offers a culture of it’s own. From their seas to the United States’ seas, Europe provides different foods, music and fashion, linking one country to the other. The differences, though, are plentiful for kids living in America with a European background. Junior Dimitri Tsirigotis’ family is Greek; his father previously lived in Greece and his grandparents still reside in Sparta allowing him to visit his grandparent’s house, and a different culture, periodically. “I go there four times a year,” Tsirigotis said. “It’s really mountainous there. They are more free there and a lot more laid back.” According to Tsirigotis, Greece provides a more plentiful landscape, filled with farmland but less police and governmental institutions that one might see in America. The time it takes, due to its mountainous landscape, to travel from city to city is consuming. The education system is more laid back in Greece, Tsirigotis claims; there is a greater focus on well-rounded minds, indulging kids in art or music classes. He also states that America is far more modern, with easily accessible computers and

television. According to Tsirigotis, the “Greek God” myths are not as stressed in the country as some might stereotype. And Tsirigotis claims that those living in Greece are not all good looking, like some might think, but they are purely Greek. “There’s only one race there. Everybody is Greek,” Tsirigotis said. “A person who isn’t Greek sticks out like a sore thumb.” Although the government recently insisted on a $172 billion bailout and the economy is in bad condition, the traditions are strong. For example, those living in Greece, and also Tsirigotis’ family in America, still perform certain customs on holidays. Due to a tradition of eating lamb on Easter, Tsirigotis’ family celebrates something Greeks have done for years. “On Easter we kill a lamb and cook it in our yard, and after we season it. Some people might think it’s weird, but it’s tradition,” Tsirigotis said. Another Greek custom is spitting on each other to spur the devil away after dinner, commonly done by Greek children. Tsirigotis and his family, whilst living in America no longer practice this, but customs such as these and food like pita bread, gyros, oregano and souvlaki (similar to a shish kabob), keep the Greek way of life going and the

family bonding. “The family is so much more together. We always know what’s going on,” Tsirigotis said. “Have you ever seen Big Fat Greek Wedding? It’s kind of like that.” In another aspect, students like senior Marilyn Roy, offer an interesting cultural taste, but claim to be more Americanized. Roy’s family is from Germany; her grandpa moved the family to America after his years as a Nazi official. “My grandpa was forced to be a Nazi soldier, although he tells me all the time he didn’t want to,” Roy said. “It was just part of the country’s doings at the time.” All of Roy’s family lives in America now, but they still enjoy certain German ideas. Roy has been to big family gatherings celebrating Oktoberfest, when she was in elementary school, which relive the marriage of Prince Ludwig and Princess Therese von Sachsen-Hildburghausen, but in the past few years, her family has not celebrated this. Things such as the food they eat, like shweinshaxe (a chunk of pork served with fried potatoes) and the holiday traditions they experience with family, like a family game of croquet on Easter and Christmas, are still practiced. “Things like Christmas trees and gingerbread house making came from

Germany, and of course we do that,” Roy said. “My grandpa, Leslie Doll, loves making gingerbread with all of us around Christmas time.” Roy has been influenced significantly by Europe’s positive views on outside activity and their willingness to engage in activities regularly, like soccer. “I like the athletics in Germany. They care a lot about being outside and my parents and grandpa have influenced me on that,” Roy said. Roy describes the attitudes on food. People and landscape as one would describe Texas: “Everything is bigger in Texas.” The food, especially pork and potatoes, a common food for Roy, is served in huge portions. In photographs her grandfather has shown her, she claims to see plenty of big mountains and hefty people. Pictures of her family and grandpa in Germany provide her with some knowledge of the landscape, government institutions and education, but her first visit will be this summer, where she can get a full taste of her family’s past. Both Tsirigotis and Roy claim that America has provided them with a more modern, and beneficial way of life. Neither feels deprived because of their European culture, but use it as a way to keep traditions flowing from one country to another.

By TYLER PATRICK The Earth is approximately 2 miles round and as of August holds 7 billion people. This numb people is spread across seven conti and features a wide variety of cul This school features at least individual from each continent. These stories are from va students across the campus come from each continent. Take journey across Boone’s Reserv Land to discover the reasons b various cultures and how they ada American lifestyles. Hi-Lights chose this sprea expand on the cultures that mak all of Boone and show difference similarities through an education land.

Pakistani overcomes cultural adversity By COOPER BROCK An opinionated, yet soft spoken girl, one wouldn’t guess that junior Shaffaq Noors’ origins are from a small village in northern Pakistan. Her village, located in a valley between the Himalayas and China, and next to Afghanistan, is where Noor spent the first seven years of her life. “It is prettier there, closer to nature,” Noor said. “The people are nicer, just friendly without reserve.“ Noor moved to the United States for a better education with her parents, brother and sister when she was seven, knowing little English or anything about American culture. “[It was difficult when I first came here,] the language barrier was

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a problem, but I was in elementary school, so it wasn’t crippling. I just learned it from the people around me,” Noor said. “The whole culture [of Pakistan is different from that of the United States]. The way that we live, the way that we dress, the way we act. We wear Shalwar Kaeez [Long, robe-like dresses]. North Pakistan is a lot more modest, and the people are quieter, more welcoming and more humble.” Cultural adversity was a problem for Noor: being Islamic, and being from the Central Asia caused people to treat her differently, even from an early age. Once, Noor returned from the restroom to find someone had drawn a plane crashing into a building on her

paper. “I didn’t make a big deal out of it. People around me were flipping out, but I was not going to get angry over such a little thing,” Noor said. “[People] would just joke about the whole terrorist thing and I did not take it personally. People will do anything for attention, so I just let them make themselves look stupid.” Now 17-years-old, Noor has not returned to Pakistan in 10 years. Although not in Pakistan, Noor and her family still practice Islam, and observe all Islamic holidays. “[An Islam custom we practice is] Eid. It is a celebration after we fast,” Noor said. “I love that, fasting. It teaches you patience and self control.” In the Islam religion, fasting is the

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refraining from food, drink, smoking, and marital intimacy during daylight hours, and is meant to teach devotion to God. “When you see people eat, and you want to so badly, just the fact that you can say no teaches you self control. When you don’t eat at certain hours, you start to appreciate food more. You appreciate everything more.” Noor is undecided on whether she plans to return to Pakistan after she graduates. “It’s much easier over there, you don’t have a daily routine. My village is pretty remote,” Noor said. “There isn’t much political conflict in the village where I am from.”

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This picture is my best piece because, although it doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t show action, it shows an element of framing as well as an element of depth of field. I believe that the angle and composition of this photo is something special. Although it was printed in gray scale, I think the colors of this picture attract me to it. Also the big, black frames around the center of interest grabs my attention. (art 3-6_wallace)

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The picture appeals to me because it has to do with food. It seems as though it is a bland picture, but what is cool is the fact that someone is buying it behind the main center of focus. You see a five dollar bill being handed to the vendor and I think that gives this picture a good human element. (food trucks 1-13_wallace)

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This picture includes good use of leading lines as a technique. It provides action as well as plenty to look at. The colors are vibrant and there is a huge center of visual interest; You know the girl in the picture is being expressed through the photo. What attracts me to it is even though there is so much going on, Alexis is still the star of the photo. (art 3-6_wallace)

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To be specific, I was an asset to the Hi-Lights team by providing good ideas for the issues to feature. I focused hard on the brainstorming component of a newspaper issue. The double page spread ideas on trends and on health were mine and I believe that contributed a lot to the staff as a whole. My food truck story, as well, proved my assets. I spent two Thursday afternoons interviewing the vendors who owned food trucks so that I could be sure of what I was writing about. Dedication like that is important.

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Some hardships that I faced this year have to do with personal issues. I so easily let all my emotions block my progress as a student, writer and person. So many times I will breakdown because of emotional hardships I face. From these situations, though, I have learned to not let myself get that beat down. I try to prevent myself from getting too depressed to the point where my schoolwork is halted. I feel like my emotional issues these years were handled well when it came to my role as a journalist, but in a health standpoint it was not. I need to focus on what is best for me as a human first.

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My weakness, as stated previously this year, was having to many visual ideas and not enough focus on the reporting aspect of journalism. I want to create something that is visually pleasing first and foremost. The interviewing and writing has always come second. As the year progressed, though, I focused more on my writing. Although I still wanted to create a cool graphic, I knew that it had to be balanced with good text. While writing my last sports story on boyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s volleyball titled â&#x20AC;&#x153;Spike the seasonâ&#x20AC;? was a fantastic example of this. I changed the story around first and perfected it before I focused on a graphic I wanted. The graphic was tied into the headline, something I had never done before. I was able to perfect the writing and then perfect the graphic, making me very proud of the piece.

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N13. General feature. “Have food will travel” pg. 14, February 10, 2012. I believe this piece is a good qualifier for the general feature award because of its ability to take a story that is not necessarily full of news elements, yet explain with enough depth why such things as food trucks are an important topic to be discussed. It uses well rounded quotes and good visual imagery to create a very well executed piece.

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Fast Facts • The Orlando Sentinel readers voted the Korean BBQ Taco Truck as the #1 Food Truck • The Yum Yum Cupcake Truck and the C&S Brisket Bus were the runners up.

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N12. Personality profile. “Creative students share insight” pg. 12, March 16, 2012. With a good lead in and good quotes, I believe this piece has what it takes to get an award in a personality profile category. With action pictures and pictures of the student’s artwork, there is a human element present in the story that is needed in news stories. The students’ personalities come through the text due to quotes and my usage of storytelling and I believe it will qualify for a personality profile award.

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SHOOT IT. Shaffer’s photo of a B-42 Bomber hangs in the photography room. “I am inspired by patriotic things and by nature when I take photographs,” Shaffer said. “I like my night shots and my B-42 Bomber shot because my grandpa used to be a bomb pilot.” Shaffer’s other photos have been framed and hung in the art building. These include trains, staircases, lightposts, buildings, and many other pictures taken at night. These pictures were also in the art festival.

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TRANSFER IT. A modern culture idea arises in senior Alexis Mauerman’s picture. “The dinosaurs represent materialistic debt going into extinction,” Mauerman said. This was Mauerman’s favorite piece.

Creative students share insight ARTISTS EXPRESS THEMSELVES

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PICTURE IT. Outside of the photo room, Shaffer takes photos of nature. “I like taking pictures outside, but especially at night,” Shaffer said. Shaffer has indulged himself in various extracurricular activities including playing trombone in band.

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PAINT IT. While in painting class, Mauerman works on a landscape piece. “I like art that is not only meaningful but beautiful too,” Mauerman said. Over the course of her high school years, Mauerman has been in all art classes offered on campus and has had plans to continue an art hobby while staying focused on studies in college.

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By MOLLY WALLACE Salvador Dali has become the face of surrealism to all those interested in such an art form and an inspiration to senior Alexis Mauerman’s work, which models Dali’s. Mauerman is currently an Advanced Placement Art student but has taken all visual art classes on campus. She claims the classes provide room to explore but enough structure from teachers to allow new forms of medium, like transferring and watercoloring, and subjects to be learned. “My favorite part of art expression is being able to explore different mediums, seeing in other people’s minds and broadening my own,” Mauerman said. As Mauerman works, she focuses on producing what is envisioned in her mind, so she can communicate it to others. She works with painting, drawing and transferring, which are just a few of the multiple mediums art allows one to use. Mauerman believes that in a broader aspect there is a connection to art and faith, letting one be appreciative of what is offered in the world. “In a religious aspect, [art shows] how much skill and knowledge it took God to create the universe,” Mauerman said. Her favorite piece, focused on debt, shows an image of a car driving off a cliff, with a lady jumping out of the car with a parachute, into dinosaurs, which represent the materialistic debt going into extinction. This transfer piece includes watercolors to create the skyline and canyon, and sketching to create shadows on the mountains and dinosaurs. Mauerman plans on pursuing engineering, but wants to

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remain active in her art. She claims that sometimes hobbies are meant to be hobbies, but art provides a feeling of satisfaction because it has something to show for the work it produces. “I like my art because it’s something I create,” Mauerman said. “It’s like my baby, and of course you’re going to love your baby.” Robert Shaffer, senior, laughs as he explains his love and inspiration for taking pictures of fire trucks and photographer teacher Perry Allen’s hate of it. “I am sort of patriotic, and I have an interest in fire trucks,” Shaffer said. “My grandpa was a bomb pilot, and that’s why I became patriotic.” His grandfather’s past, and his love for America, gave inspiration to Schaffer’s favorite piece, a picture of a B-42 Bomber. This is a panoramic picture was taken in the daytime. He combined multiple pictures in layers to see the B-42 bomber head on. His artistic talent stretches beyond photo and into band, so Shaffer claims that his love and effort for art allow him to excel in photographing. “I think my work is good because I enjoy going out and taking pictures. Especially at night because of the different effects,” Shaffer said. Shaffer’s decision to take photos came from his want to be an engineer, the fact that he was already in band and looking to challenge his artistic ability and the belief that taking pictures will help solve problems engineers face. “I want to be an engineer and you sometimes have to change what to do to make it work,” Shaffer said. “In photo, you learn to change angles to produce a new idea.” With plans to be an engineer, Mauerman and Shaffer both plan on using art techniques in their future workplace.

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Bakeries battle for title WHICH LOCAL BAKERIES’ CUPCAKES TAKE THE WIN By MOLLY WALLACE Take a bite into a new world of sweet treats: the world of cupcakes. These personal sized desserts are becoming a trend througout the country, and to find who reins champ locally, our staff conducted a taste test. With three locally known bakeries competing, the Blue Bird Bake Shoppe, Charlie’s Gourmet Pastries and Sweet!, it seemed hard to see who could outbeat another in the cupcake game. Confident in the scores, though, and the perfect cupcake has been discovered. Take a look, and let one’s taste buds lead the way.

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- alexis hastings, junior

I like homecoming dress-up week because it makes the school more exciting.

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I like Brave Aid because it gives students the chance to show off talents, which can be awesome. - angel rodriguez, senior

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Guns don’t kill, people do

- nicholas deangelis, sophomore

Orange Fridays [are my favorite tradition] because you get to show your spirit.

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Critical Critique

The good things about the event will be described here. For example I might say that the lead singer of the band is really amazing. The good thing ight say that the lead singer of the band

The bad things about the event will go here. For example, I might say that the lead guitarist of the band is really awful. For example, I might say that the lead guitarist of the band is really

The Bad

The really funny awful things about the show will go here. Like I might say that the bass player in the band has the weirdest hair cut that its hard to not look away. Make

The Ugly

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Graffiti provides artistic outlook

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A NIGHT TO REMEMBER Prom invites will be distributed Feb. 14 to all juniors and seniors. Prom tickets go on sale March 24-27. Prom is April 26. Location to be announced.

SOAP AND BUBBLES To kick off the Valentines Day season, local Simoniz car washes and sister brands Sparkling Image, Eager Beaver, and Sonny’s are offering customers holiday savings. Customers visiting any of those locations before Feb. 14 will receive a full service car wash at half price. All offers can be redeemed Feb. 15 through March 31, 2008.

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CAT GOT YOUR TONGUE? On Feb. 12-15, sophomores will partake in FCAT writes.

NOT TOO LATE There is still time to apply for scholarships. Applications and additional information concerning scholarships are available in College and Career.

CAT GOT YOUR TONGUE? On Feb. 12-15, sophomores will partake in FCAT writes.

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More than 35 million heartshaped boxes of chocolate will be sold for Valentine’s Day.

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What’s on the plate? By MOLLY WALLACE Questions about diets will sometimes arise. Who is healthier? Who is eating more protein? But for some, a diet is not just one change in an eating pattern. For vegans, vegetarians and organic eaters, it is a commitment made to a lifestyle of either meat-free or completely natural foods. To explain and give insight on select eating habits, here are three plates, piled high with appetizing information.

Going organic Organic food is brought to consumers with no hormones, pesticides, fertilizers or any bioengineering. It is known as the “all natural diet”. “You feel like you’re eating cleaner and healthier,” junior Vivian Motta said. A plus for organic eating, in comparison to veganism and

Saving nature

vegetarianism, is that there is no concern with low iron or protein levels because one can still consume meat and dairy. In this aspect, shopping is done by searching for foods with the organic label on

Veganism is built upon the idea of saving

them, like the GreenWise brand at Publix.

animals and the environment, and prohibits

One thing to consider is the cost of buying organic food, but

consuming meat or any animal bi-products, like dairy.

Motta stresses the positives, and that there is a specific taste

Junior Chantelle Cade says she would not go back to

to all organic food, making it better.

eating meat and dairy as one is more familiar with.

“I have lost a lot of weight [eating organic], my

“I don’t dislike anything about being vegan,” Cade said. “I do

whole family has,” Motta said.

miss doughnuts, but not enough to go back.” According to the New York Times, protein levels are a major

Animal lover

concern for vegans, but Cade disagrees. “Most people get twice as much protein as they need in a day anyway,” Cade said. “I get my protein from beans and tofu.”

Vegetarians

Cade claims that people have made fun of her for being a

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vegan, but not enough to make her go back to consuming

lives of animals and how they are treated.

any animal bi-products.

“I gave up meat and became a vegetarian for moral reasons,”

“I like eating vegan,” Cade said. “[People] are just defensive about food.”

senior David Ballentine said. Ballentine says cravings do arise, but abides by the facts claiming vegetarians live longer than meat-eaters. Myth or not, Ballentine is

Random Facts...

One concern for vegans is that they might be lacking in iodine and vitamins such as B12, A and D.

Organic food does not mean local food. At the local food market, make sure the farmer is USDA approved.

The vegetarian diet helps lower cholesterol levels in bodies as opposed to a meat-friendly diet.

focused on his diet choice. “I want to go at least five years [as vegetarian], then when I’m 25, I’ll try out veganism,” Ballentine said. For a year and a half, Ballentine has been a vegetarian, and is seen proudly wearing a green bracelet with the words ‘omnivore’ in white on it. “I miss meat a lot. You get cravings, but you save the lives of animals, so I think it’s worth it,” Ballentine said.

Your Thoughts Where do you like to eat?

Chipotle does vegetarian really well. Get it without the meat and it’s just as good. - david ballentine, senior

We get fresh, organic tomatoes from the flea market on Colonial Drive. - vivian motta, junior

At Ethos Cafe they have almost everything vegan. They are really creative with that.

Dandelion Cafe (-organic friendly $15 ) 618 N. Thorton Avenue, 32803

Loving Hut (vegan friendly $18) 2101 E. Colonial Drive, 32803

Woodlands ($10-vegetarian - chantelle cade, junior friendly) 6040 S. Orange Blossom Trail, 32809

Shannon’s Casual Cafe 4401 S. Orange Ave, Orlando 407-855-9995

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Pop-punk arises in Orlando A NEW STYLED BAND CREATES ITS OWN SOUND By MOLLY WALLACE Senior Austin Barney sets down his McDonald’s french fries and turns his mic on, bringing silence to the noise of percussion and strings. In the kitchen of junior Garret Pierzynski’s guesthouse, A Life in Letters starts band practice. “We are a group of high schoolers who have the mutual hobby of making music and have decided to start making our own [music],” Pierzynski said. A Life in Letters consists of Austin Barney as the singer, junior Collin Cusick as a guitarist and back-up vocals, senior Bryce Brimhall as a guitarist, Pierzynski as the bassist and sophomore Sam Fraser as the drummer. As a poppunk band, the members are willing and able to reach out to all genres, according to Barney. “I guess we are trying to open a scene and provide some of our more ‘bad music suffocated’ peers with music that isn’t Britney Spears or Lil Wayne,” Barney said. On top of providing others with music, Cusick claims that being in a band has helped him with his teamwork

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GARAGE BAND. Members Collin Cusick, Austin Barney, Garrett Pierzynski and Sam Fraser practice at the Pierzynski guesthouse. “We practice songs that we wrote together and covers,” Cusick said. During their practices the band warms up and focuses on writing songs. skills too. “Sometimes writing together to build something that we all like has our music tastes clashing. [Being in a band] teaches you to work well with other people,” Cusick said. Along with the band’s clashing music tastes, there have been multiple

name and member changes as well. Two newer members, Brimhall and Olympia High School student, Fraser, joined this past August when previous members quit. Even with the additions, A Life in Letters has recorded its first single “Very Big Deal,” an upbeat song with a solid base line and switching tempos.

We are trying to open a scene and provide some of our more ‘bad music suffocated’ peers with music that isn’t Britney Spears or Lil Wayne,” - austin barney, senior

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The band is proud to have incorporated the influences of pop and punk into this first single. Contrary to their cover songs of bands like Mayday Parade and Man Overboard, A Life in Letters incorporates a harder guitar style with pop-ier drum beats and lyrics to create a sound they like playing. “Jamming with a bunch of musicians is fun to do and it’s better than sitting around,” Brimhall said. A Life in Letters practices three times a week, and tries to add a practice on weekends. “Our practices consist of arguing with each other, practicing our songs, struggling to write new ones, Blink 182 covers and a lot of going off on random tangents,” Barney said. The influence of music in the member’s, Barney claims, can bring out either the best or the worst in people, but the members of A Life In Letters continue to create music in a positive way. The kitchen in the guesthouse of Pierzynski’s has been one of the various homes to A Life In Letter’s practices for over five months and continues to provide a haven for the members to grow in their music. “I’m so lucky I get to come and hang out with my best friends and do my favorite things which are playing guitar and writing songs,” Cusick said.

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Teams run competition over GIRLS MAINTAIN POSITIVITY By MOLLY WALLACE The heat-ridden summer practices ended and are being replaced by two-adays. While the girls struggle to manage showering in the locker room before school and finishing homework after long workouts, they continue to focus on the goal of a good season. “I work during the week, so managing time before and after school is tough,” senior Heather Classe said. “I often sacrifice my weekends for cross country.” Classe says that her co-captain, senior Katherine Burns, also works after school and feels the pressure of dealing with multiple commitments, but the love for the sport remains. “Proper attitude and commitment are the two most important ingredients,” coach Paul Katauskus said. “You have to love to run and be willing to everyday.” The first meet, on Sept. 9, was the

BOYS RACE TO FINISH LINE By JOSH HALLORAN At the sound of the gun, the boys set their pace for the rest of the race. The team looks to showcase their talents at the Hagerty Invitational in Oviedo on Oct. 8. The boys had their first meet on Sept. 9, at the Déjà Vu Invitational in Tampa. Their top runner was senior Charles Collins who placed 42nd with a time of 17:32.80. A muddy course made the race more difficult, causing some of the runners to not finish. Sophomore Davis Coleman did not finish the Déjà Vu Invitational, but set a season high of 21:09.00 in the boys 5000 meter run at the DeLand

Deja Vu Invitational in Tampa where four girls, sophomore Alexandra Meneses, junior Michelle Duncan, Burns and Classe placed in the top 100. “The toughest part of races is pushing yourself when you want to stop,” Burns said. At the meet, Burns ran the three mile race in 22:29.20, placing 68th, while Classe ran it in 19:53.5, placing 6th. On Sept. 17, at the DeLand Invitational, six girls placed in the top 100. Classe ranked third in the meet, but first for the team, running 19:41, and freshman Cassandra Katchum ranked sixth in the meet, second for the team, running 20:02. However, the varsity girls did lose a key runner, senior Caroline Coleman, due to a stress fracture, one of the many injuries running athletes can face. “I’ve seen a lot of stress fractures and shin splints,” Paul Katauskus said. “Dealing with injuries is frustrating as a coach.” On Sept. 24, at the UF Mountain Dew Invitational in Gainesville, three

girls placed in the top 100: Classe, Ketchum and freshman Claire Collins. Classe ran the three mile race in 20:03, Ketchum ran it in 20:54 and Collins ran it in 21:37. “The team is doing good. We have the potential to go to states,” Burns said. “We all have to work hard to get there.” Classe claims that she and the team keep a positive attitude because the belief that with the team’s constant placement in the top 100 at meets, they have a chance to be placed in states. This will not be decided until regionals.

Invitational meet on Sept. 17. He placed 42nd. “With being a two year veteran, I feel as if I can show the young ones how to train hard, and race hard,” Coleman said. With a lot of young talent and few upperclassmen, three year veteran, junior Nathaniel Reiff looks forward to an exceptional season “For the returning runners we look forward to another season; we’re all determined to make states,” Reiff said. As the runners look to compete at high stakes, the training is extensive. The boys practice every day after school rotating from the weight room, to the pool, and to the track where they run up to 10 miles a day. “The team as a whole has been training twice as hard to live up to its stature as a top Florida team,” Reiff

said. “We’re more of a team this year; at practices we run together; we’re not all scattered around,” junior Adam Laxton said. Laxton ran a 18:49.00 at the DeLand Invitational meet on Sept. 17. He ran his personal best all season while placing 7th out of 26 on the team. The previous meet the boys raced in on Sept. 30, at the flrunners.com Invitational in Titusville. The boys were lead by Collins with a time of 17:20.26 who placed 17th.

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McDonald’s and other fast food restaurants are major contributors leading to obesity. In America, 31 percent of the population suffers from obesity. According to nationmaster. com, the United States has the highest obesity rates in the world. Obesity is when a person’s weight is 20 percent or more above average standards. There are different standards for each body types. Anyone who is more than 100 pounds overweight is morbidly obese. “I think [obesity rates in the future] will keep getting worse and worse. Portions will continue to get bigger and bigger, along with the people eating it,” sophomore Hanna Sekenski said. Celebrities are helping fight and raise awareness of obesity by informing the importance of keeping in shape and eating healthy foods on a regular basis. Michelle Obama developed the campaign “Let’s Move” to try to eliminate childhood obesity. Obama has inspired Wal-Mart to lower prices on fruits and vegetables. Walmart brand

is developing a healthy seal to help customers make the right food choice. Eating fast food is known to show negative effects on students when participating in a sport. “Every day I drink about three gallons of water so I can stay hydrated during football. Keeping a balanced diet provides me with good endurance so during games I don’t get tired,”sophomore Kyle Wilmoth said. Fast foods can have higher levels of sodium which dehydrate or cause nausea to athletes. Not only does one’s performance level decrease, it affects one’s organs negatively too. After the food is digested, it enters the blood stream, circulates to main organs and can clog arteries. Eating unhealthy foods is not the only contributor to increasing obesity rates, according to the article “If Your Kids are awake there probably Online” published on Jan. 10, 2011 from The New York Times, kids ages 8-18 spend 7.5 hours a week on technology related devices. Lack of proper exercise leads to weight gain and obesity. “Because of obesity, American

hospitals are full of patients who do not need to be there. Major diseases are directly linked to obesity. You can solve many health problems by eliminating obesity,” HOPE teacher Paul Katauskas said Students can prevent obesity by exercising on a regular basis, and choosing to eat healthy foods filled with protein and nutrients. Eating healthy foods will improve performances in athletics and overall health and fitness. This will lead America into a brighter future with less health problems. According to kidshealth.org, both kids and adolescents are advised to work out at least one hour a day. The NFL Play 60 is the National Football League’s campaign aimed at encouraging kids to be active for 60 minutes a day in to reverse childhood obesity. “I think it is horrible[that people are becoming obese]. Like the Bible says, our ‘body is a temple’ and we should treat it with respect,” junior Ashley Muse said.

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Students fight obesity statistics TEENS ,TRAINERS GIVE ADVICE ON HOW TO STAY IN SHAPE By MOLLY WALLACE Either television is too enticing, or America is too lazy. Shockingly, the obesity rate for American teens, ages 12 to 19, is roughly 21 percent, according to The New York Times article “Obesity Rates Hit Plateau in U.S., Data Suggests” (January 2010). How do teens prevent themselves from conforming to this statistic? Simple: a shared view of students says the best way for teens to stay in shape is to use spare time on active things that fit their specific desires. “Teens play a lot of video games and then they don’t work out,” junior Vincent Romero said. “If you have a lot of time on your hands, just use it on sports and active things.” After school, Romero boxes in his friend’s yard and also plays street basketball. He claims this keeps his cardio up enough to keep him in shape. “If you’re in a bad mood, it’s easy

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to take it out in boxing,” Romero said. “Your cardio goes up; plus I have fun. Boxing also helps me get fit.” Senior Kelsie Church worked out on her own, since she wasn’t committed to a school or club sport. Over the summer, Church ran a marathon and now continues to do mile runs sponsored by the Track Shack. “I realized I was lazy and didn’t play sports,” Church said. “It is so easy to slack off when you are young and think you can start [working out] later in your life.” Church is involved in a workout group that is under the instruction of a trainer. She also runs before school with her sister to stay active. “Keep at your own pace with your own time,” Church said. “Workout in your way.” Freshman Victoria Allanson spends her time getting fit by riding horses at Class Act, an Apopka horse range. As a former rower for crew in middle school, when Allanson took on the load of high school, she switched to a more leisurely and desirable way to stay fit. “I want to stay in shape because I don’t want to have a bad figure,”

Allanson said. “Plus horseback riding is fun and I want to have that experience.” Allanson stresses that society needs to stay in shape, and again claims that teenagers have either too much time on their hands, or too little. “It’s hard for teens to stay in shape when kids sometimes don’t have time [to work out] and then do other things like watch television or play video games when they do have that time [to work out],” Allanson said. Interacting with animals was key to Allanson’s intrigued interest in horseback riding. Other activities are available outdoors to get one’s self active and in shape. “Florida has lakes, beaches and circuit training at places like Lake Underhill,” former trainer at Planet Fitness Joey Sims said. “Just get out and do activities with your friends.” With obesity rates rising rapidly and technology allowing time to be filled up inside the confinements of one’s home, the desire to stay in shape must be there for teens to change the statistic studies have placed on them. Sims suggests utilizing trainers and workout plans, which he claims can

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pinpoint what activity and workload a person needs to get in shape. These options are available at PF Gyms as part of the membership. “I would suggest teens to seek help from a trainer because a lot of people aren’t sure what to do, while a trainer can lead you in the right direction to getting in shape,” Sims said. At Planet Fitness Gyms, trainers are included with a membership, so taking Sims advice becomes an easy task with low stress because there is an enforced no judgment policy there. “A lot of times people don’t come to the gym because they feel insecure, but our judgment free zone is good for that,” Sims said. PF Gyms offer memberships for as low as $15 per month, while 24-Hour Fitness and LA Fitness offers one for $25 and up. The prices for LA Fitness and 24-Hour Fitness can vary based certain advantages, like free classes or free guest passes. Collectively, the best advice from students and trainers is to find what workout suits one best and stick with it.

It’s important for teens growing up to be healthy and prevent being overweight when they grow up. -kelsie church senior

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Set, spike the season BOYS FINISH SEASON ON POSITIVE NOTE

SPIKE IT. In the game against Ocoee, Solomon Attaway serves the ball. “I enjoy playing volleyball because it is challenging and competitive,” Attaway said. They beat Ocoee 3-1.

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By MOLLYWALLACE Six out of the 11 boys step on to the court as the district games come to an end. Although experiencing losses in these games, the comradery stays strong. “We had arguably the hardest district in the state so if we could’ve gotten [passed] districts, I feel we would have had a real good shot at going to the state championship game,” coach Nathan Kyle said. The record of 6-12 impresses senior James McCann compared to his first outlook on the season, which he claims he came into hesitant as a new volleyball player. “I knew we had a lot of work to do and luckily we improved as the season went on,” McCann said. The team’s strong point, according to McCann and Kyle, was prior knowledge of the game; having four or five players who have played the game for over eight years contributed to their skill. In junior Joel Camy’s eyes though, a team weakness also arose: recovery. “We have good athleticism, the more we play the more experience we show, but we have a hard time recovering from our mistakes,” Camy said. Bishop Moore, the leading team in the district, was a tough loss of 0-3 for the team. Although senior Carlos D. Roman had nine digs, players stress is was a tough battle. “Bishop Moore [was our hardest game] because they are ridiculously good,” senior Solomon Attaway said. “They are

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very skilled and at the time of the game we were lacking skill.” Starting the season with a 3-0 win against Timber Creek kept the players excited. In this game, sophomore Zachary Robinson had 27 assists to junior Matt Combs who had 12 kills and 7 aces. Following a 3-0 win against Lake Nona, at the Dr. Phillips Invitational, where the team played well, also kept players hopeful. “I would not single out one game in particular as our best, but [I would single out] the Dr. Phillips Invitational Tournament. We went in their seed [placing] 11th out of 12 teams, and ended up finishing fourth,” Kyle said. In games such as Colonial, 3-0, Combs proved beneficial with 14 kills and 6 aces. Camy states that the comradery of the team also proved beneficial in this match and showed its power to defeat an opponent. “When someone is down or has problems doing what they want to achieve, there is always someone there to pick them up,” Camy said. According to McCann and Kyle, key players who act like team leaders are there to pick the players up too. In key games like the 3-1 win against Ocoee, Attaway proved a positive leader when the team would give up points. “Solomon Attaway has shown to be a good team leader. He and I are always positive and I think that benefits our team’s performance,” McCann said. Kyle is happy with the outcome of the season. With over 90 percent of the team playing club volleyball in the offseason, he claims it was a good team to coach. “Having team experience and knowing how to play with each other is probably the hardest part of the game. A good player has a good game, while a good team has a good season,” Kyle said.

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Homeless men forage unique paths A DAY IN THE LIFE OF ABSTRACT MEN By KAREN JAEN and MOLLY WALLACE Lounging against a tree in Lake Eola, selfacclaimed hippie Justin French enjoys shade away from the sun. Sporting a tribal printed tunic and pants, along with homemade rope sandals, French chose the homeless lifestyle. He felt overwhelmed with the lifestyle he was living, as a normal middle class American with an office job at a small business. French did not enjoying working and he felt unsettled with keeping economic stability. “I was terrified when I [chose this path]. The hardest thing I did was walking out the door. Can you imagine putting your life in a backpack?” French said. French lived in Arkansas where he spent his childhood. French also attended college at Arkansas Tech University as a theater major where he earned his bachelor’s degree. After finishing school, he maintained a steady job and lived in a rental house with friends. However, French slowly began to feel trapped in a repetitive routine. After his roommates moved out, he began to feel like he had an excess of possessions, to relieve himself of them he sold most of his possessions and kept only what was necessary. One day he ended up walking out of his house with one bag of objects he needed to survive; with this bag he began traveling around the United States. “I had too much stuff. I narrowed it down to a closet-sized amount of stuff and realized

I didn’t need it, I started giving it away,” French said. French prefers to go by Xander, which means “Defender of the people” or “warrior;” he calls himself this because of the rough implications of his lifestyle. Before taking off into his new lifestyle, Xander got a tattoo of a ship to symbolize his new journey. To stay safe he has a road dog, a slang term for a road companion. French’s partner is Veya; he met Veya when he first embarked into the homeless lifestyle. However, the road dog role has more responsibilities than being just a walking partner. “A roaddog is someone you can trust your life with. There is a connection that the partners have that symbolizes a sort of best friend relationship but much more involved,” French said. There is no typical day for Xander. What he might do in one day may include making jewelry out of hemp, foraging for food, playing his drum or passing out stickers and bandanas with political messages he advocates. Conversely, Xander does not waste his days; he is a constant activist for numerous causes such as world peace, nutrition and for the homeless population’s rights. He has also participated in Occupy Wall Street movements in cities like San Francisco and Orlando which he arrived at by foot. Friends of Xander mail him stickers and bandanas with messages for the causes he is currently advocating; he spends days handing out these items to the public. He receives packages by borrowing friend’s addresses who are not homeless. One of the causes he is passionate about

is representing the rights of the homeless population. Public funded arenas such as the Amway Center are required by law to open the doors to allow homeless people to sleep there when no event is taking place, but they do not abide by this. The City of Orlando is also notorious for its’ strict feeding ordinance related to homeless people. One cannot feed or hand out food to a group of the homeless population without a permit. Xander works with Food Not Bombs to rally against these laws in Florida and other states. “I would never go into those arenas, [instead] I would try to organize something to get people together to advocate a better society for the homeless,” French said. Xander receives various types of criticism regarding his lifestyle. He encounters people who demand he get a job, people who embrace the way he is living and people who do not acknowledge his existence; however, he is not phased by these constant critiques. While lounging on the tree in the park, Xander encountered a kindred spirit similar to his. At first impression, one would think these two men had been life long friends; however, this was their first encounter. Exhibiting pink hair and cheetah printed pants, Taylor Cates began speaking with Xander. Both of the men live the same lifestyle, and began sharing views on the ideas related to their lifestyle. “Once you start on this path, the universe guides you. I’ve met people who are just a beacon of light that help lead you in the right direction,” Cates said. Unlike Xander who does not have frequent contact with

family, Cates arrived from California, his home, on a bike to visit his uncle and his girlfriend who flew from California; he had not seen her in three months. He called his coast-to-coast expedition “going from Disneyland to Disney World.” Cates also has a job back home making pizza. In contrast to Xander, Cates chooses periods of time to exercise his lifestyle. When he begins to feel overwhelmed, Cates will travel back to his family’s home in California and spend time with friends until he recovers resources and energy to continue. Cates shared stories about how he sneaks into hotels to grab a shower or take a swim in the pool. Both of these men have had spontaneous opportunities to enjoy themselves, whether it be receiving a free tattoo or being apart of the events of the New Orleans Mardi Gras festival. Cates planned to visit Disney World with his girlfriend the following day courtesy of his uncle. However, Xander did not plan on spending more time in Orlando; he was ready to pack up his bag and continue his journey somewhere else, although he was unsure of where he was headed. “I would consider myself at home with my backpack. The Earth is my home. Humans have the ability on how to perceive the world. I may be pedaling and want to cry and give up [on this lifestyle] but I can’t be negative,” Cates said.

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SKETCH IT. Tyler Chapman free draws in his 2D class. Other mediums include paint and colored pencils. “I think what makes my pieces stand out is the fact that I produce exactly what I see in my head,” Chapman said. “My idea stays the same from mind, paper, to finished product.“ Clothes inspired Chapman’s previous pieces but he has also been inspired by the environment around him. Chapman’s pieces have been hung up in the art festival.

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BLEND IT. Tyler Chapman uses a blending technique to achieve a new color. “If I have a clear idea of what I want it’s easier to produce it,” Chapman said. He made many transfer pieces he hopes to put on clothes.

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PAINT IT. Cynthia Williams works on a medieval castle surrounded by a dragon. “What inspired me was the era that the piece represented,” Williams said. “I really enjoy the idea of a time with dragons, castles and battles.” That this was an assignment, but she enjoyed focusing on the medieval era.

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COLOR IT. In the ceramics room, Cynthia Williams paints her piece of a surreal human face. “I like using plain things and making them look wild,” Williams said. “My stuff is very bold.” Williams claims her ever changing surroundings inspired her piece.

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By MOLLY WALLACE A fine art credit is mandatory to graduate, making students take at least one of the art courses offered. Although a drag for some, there are students who embrace the art class and find future career possibilities. Junior Cynthia Williams, a ceramics student, uses the class as a way to challenge herself and create difficult pieces, going into the deepest detail. She is ecstatic about everything involving art including drawing, sketching and even fashion. “You can do everything when you are doing art,” Williams said. “It’s putting out your imagination.” Williams has been taking art classes since fourth grade and plans on pursuing a career in art after high school in either game design or sculpting. Her latest piece is tribute to the current seniors. “It’s a sculpture of two hands holding two eggs,” Williams said. “I’ve seen a lot of seniors going away and wanted to portray that by the eggs representing a new chapter in one’s life.” She claims the sculpting done in ceramics has sparked her interest to sculpt images on the computer for future video gaming characters and settings. For kids wanting to pursue ceramics, Williams suggests putting their hearts into the art and using their imaginations. She enjoys the

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classes offered at school, b u t insists upon thinking about art as an achievement needing completion and full attention, and that is done on one’s own time. “Producing something [is a good goal]. You have to draw it out and then bring it to life,” Williams said. For Junior Tyler Chapman, his forte is found in Art 2D, where he experiments with stencils to create designs that he hopes to wear in the future. He has drawn Mario themed designs in his shoes and has recently drawn an atom themed painting on the walls of his room. “I’d say what inspires me most is just what would look good on shirts and shoes,” Chapman said. “I don’t think I’m the best in the class, but I think that since I like what I do and have a goal, I can work hard and produce a good piece.” The piece Chapman is most proud of is his stencil of a lion that he transferred onto a shirt in his free time. “Originally I made it look like a 3D picture, but that just turned into something else,” Chapman said. “I used different colors to create sort of a 3D effect though.” Chapman claims he has previously created T-shirt designs for friends and often brainstorms with them for new ones. He uses this brainstorming and other designs he sees to be inspired. “Seeing kids wear designs inspires me to create my own,” Chapman said. “I want to create something I’d like to wear myself.” Although Chapman thinks art will not pay well as a career, he encourages kids to express themselves in such ways because of its freedom. “You’re free to do whatever and use whatever materials you want to use,” Chapman said. “It’s never limited.”

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