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On Feb. 18 in Deland, Florida, the boys varsity soccer team defeated Lakewood

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Ranch High School in the 5A state for my teammates and I because of all the championship, which added a historic hard work we put in day in and day out,” senior defender Oliver Ruibal said.

Lakewood Ranch’s Ricky Yanez received a red card midway through the Corredor, and they kept the one goal lead the rest of the way to secure the title. the game.

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helping us secure the game,” junior striker Arthur Alves said. “We were able to hold throughout the rest of the match.” state championship was anything but Continues on page 30

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Community members celebrate diversity in South Florida.

Students and staff put future plans in motion.

Young athletes look toward future careers.

American Musical Theater 1 puts on annual show.

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WESTON WORLD FEST Weston World Fest showcased a variety of countries and cultures for families on March 5.

Weston Regional Park showcased more than 20 cultures from different countries on March 5 at the annual Weston World Fest presented by the Art Council of Greater Weston. The event was designed to reach out to all of the cultures and countries represented in South Florida; families gathered to learn and celebrate all of the cultures that make up the region.

“This event really brings the community together to have them learn about the diversity we have here in Weston,” Lynn Foemmning, volunteer at the United States booth said. “We all have such different backgrounds, I love that this event celebrates all of them.”

Founder of Weston World Fest Carol Lema said she was inspired to start this event after exploring the world. She said she was compelled to bring the cultures Italian Honor Society, Latinos in Action she learned in her travels directly to the and Art Honor Society. Volunteers had to operate country tents, assist at the sign-up community of Weston. booth and ensure the event ran without any incidents.

“I’m extremely proud of my students who volunteered and really put in a lot of effort to make this event great,” P.R.I.D.E. adviser Claudine Fernandez said.

Students from around the community got the chance to perform cultural shows ranging from Irish dancing to a Japanese drum performance. There were live performances from every culture to entertain the guests throughout the day.

Junior Emmy Semprun, who “I got the opportunity to travel and volunteered last year, said watching the live in different places around the world,” performances of others inspired her to Ms. Lema said. “There is something perform as well. wonderful about coming into contact “I get to share something that a lot of with other cultures and being exposed to people don’t know about, but to me is so their foods, their entertainment and all beautiful,” Semprun said. “So to be able the things that make up their country.”

At the event, families signed in at and Spain is really exciting for me.” the front and received a fake passport.

Ms. Lema said the event was a The passport booklet had a slot for each complete success and that she was happy country represented at the event, and that it ran without major issues. Weston each booth had a stamp for visitors that World Fest made her vision of bringing complete the activities presented. Once different countries directly to Weston a every country had been visited and the reality. passport was completed, it could be “I think this event really brings people exchanged for an entry in one of the together,” Ms. Lema said. “I’m proud to say that the Weston World Fest gives off “We want to bring all of the cultures of a really wonderful international feeling.”

20 countries together,” Mrs. Foemmning Not only did the event expose the said. “We tried to represent each country community to different cultures, but it the best way we can so people can really also emphasized the diversity of Weston learn from this experience.” and the different features each culture has The Bay was represented by many of its to offer. clubs such as Promoting Relationships in “I think it’s a really important show of Diversity through Education (P.R.I.D.E), how diverse Weston is,” senior Jennifer

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CELEBRATING DIVERSITY: (Clockwise from top) senior Larissa Martins shows her Brazilian pride while working the Brazil booth at the Weston World Fest. Here, she informed atendees about Brazilian culture. Members of the Italian Honor Society volunteer at the Mexico booth where they educate families about Mexican traditions in festive attire. Sophomore Maya Rojas stamps a country represented at the Fest. All spectators were given these booklets in order to document their new found knowledge.

DeLuna said. “This event goes to show that there are so many different cultures here in Weston and that we can all come together and have a fun time together.”

Sophomore Sabrina Veit volunteered at the event and said she was glad to see people learning about different cultures.

Being Venezuelan, she took pride in the

fact that people were making an effort to learn more about her country.

“I think it's great that the community of Weston came together to learn about different cultures,” Veit said. “It's especially special for me because I get to represent my Venezuelan culture.”

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INTERNATIONAL NIGHT P.R.I.D.E.’s sixth annual International Night showcased 10 countries from around the world.

BY JESSIE CHAIET NEWS PHOTO EDITOR

From Puerto Rico to China to Italy, more than 300 students and parents were taken all around the world at the sixth annual Promoting Relations in Diversity through Education (P.R.I.D.E.) International Night. Attendees “Let the Adventure Begin” at the event, which took place on Feb. 23 in the cafeteria to educate families about different cultures.

Tickets cost $10, which included admission to the event and dinner. All proceeds from the event was put toward scholarships for P.R.I.D.E. students and donated to math teacher Joseph Despagne’s family, who was impacted by Hurricane Matthew in Haiti.

“International Night is an event where we have a lot of different international food and a lot of different performances,” lencia said. “People can enjoy a night of a lot of culture and learn from the different cultures [at this event].”

As director of International Night, plan the event, including the decorations.

“Everything went as planned; it was event; it’s an event for all of P.R.I.D.E.” To represent 10 different countries, P.R.I.D.E. members served a variety of food, including paella from Spain, empanadas from Argentina and sushi from Japan. Restaurants from all over Weston like Parc 28 and The Cheese Course donated food for the event.

“The food was amazing,” senior and P.R.I.D.E. President Michelle Nguyen said. “We had a lot of restaurants donate this year, which represented a whole bunch of different countries, so it’s great to try different things.”

Performances represented many culing and a performance of a song from High School Musical 3 by American Sign Language (ASL) club.

“Everyone is so talented and it was just a great way to see all of the talent we have at Cypress Bay,” Nguyen said.

A silent auction took place during the event to raise additional money in which attendees bid on items and services donated by local restaurants and businesses.

“It’s very nice because people can get rants and from beauty salons at an excellent price,” P.R.I.D.E. sponsor and Spanish teacher Aida De Gouveia said. “It was a successful auction and better than last year’s.”

Senior Isabella Armas-Leon hosted the event. As host, Armas-Leon introduced all of the performers and encouraged attendees to participate in the silent auction.

“I loved getting up there, feeling the energy of everyone and getting to present, especially for an event that promotes cultural diversity,” Armas-Leon said. “It’s nice seeing faces from around the world.”

P.R.I.D.E. held auditions for anyone who wanted to perform. Armas-Leon said she loved watching the performances and introducing them alike.

“I loved [the performances],” she said.

“You get to see people outside of school and you get to see another side of them,

MELTING POT: (From top) (from left to right) junior Aleschka Rivas-Montanez, sophomores Valeria Smith and Ana De Jesus dance together in a combination of bomba, plena and the salsa. Junior Victoria Coll sings “La vie en rose” by Edith Piaf.

(From left to right) junior Emmy Semprum, senior Natalia Vallenilla, senior Lara Finan,

Night showcased 10 countries and different cultures with food and performances from all around the world.

especially those that you would have nev“It was a big preparation,” Mrs. De er thought that they dance or sing.”

Gouveia said. “All the effort is something we felt good about. The P.R.I.D.E. memtwice at International Night: a solo mul- bers saw that it was a success and that all ticultural Chinese dance and a Puerto Ri- the jobs and all the work they did really can group dance. She said she loved per- paid off.” forming at International Night.

Nguyen said she was surprised by the “It’s such a thrilling feeling, and I love turnout and thought the event went better the adrenaline of it and the clapping at the than planned. She said the event exceed end,” Bolado said. “We worked very hard her expectations. and we came up with a lot of new moves.

“It was just a great way to get people It was very hard, but we pulled it all off of different ethnicities to come together in the end.” and educate people about different comP.R.I.D.E. had been preparing for this munities,” Nguyen said. “We had a bigevent since December. Mrs. De Gouveia ger turnout than we expected to have and said they had to spend a lot of time to pick a lot more restaurants and businesses to the theme, plan decorations and get do- donate items. It was a big success in my nations from restaurants and items from opinion.” businesses for the silent auction.

Mrs. De Gouveia said she was very

happy with International Night, and she thinks it will continue to grow in the future. “[International Night] is getting popular. That’s why we had so many people because people are getting enthusiastic with the event,” Mrs. De Gouveia said.

“What we want is to celebrate Weston diversity and to welcome all the different ethnicities we have.”

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CBTV adviser pursues new career

BY STEPHANIE STONE NEWS EDITOR

craft. It is exciting to see people compete,” Mr. Doster said.

Senior and Executive Director of CBTV Jenna Leval has spent her four years at the Bay in Mr. Doster’s classes.

She said although she will miss him as her teacher, she hopes that he will love his new job.

“I know this is something that he has wanted for a really long time and I think it tunity,” she said. “He has done a lot for me and everyone in CBTV. He has invested so much into CBTV and it is truly something that would not exist, at least the way it does now, without him. He really deserves this job.”

As Executive Director, Leval will now take on a role with helping the new adviser and CBTV students in this transition. She said it is going to be very hard

Cypress Bay Television (CBTV) adviser Kurt Doster is saying goodbye to the Bay after 10 years of teaching television production and starting the CBTV program. He plans to start a new job in April at McFatter Technical College. start something and do not stay as long as everyone thought you would,” Mr. Doster said. “It was one of those things like ‘should it happen now or should I wait?’

I chose now because this is a once in a life-time opportunity.”

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Mr. Doster and administration are currently looking for a replacement for his classes and as club adviser. Assistant Principal Debra Santoro said Mr. Doster is involved in the process by attending conferences to see who will be able to take over the class.

“This is all new information to us

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SIGNING OFF: Cypress Bay Television (CBTV) adviser Kurt Doster is starting a new job as a college professor at McFatter Technical College in April after

hard to replace someone like him.” so many lives since he has been there.”

Mrs. Santoro is also Mr. Doster’s adAt McFatter Technical College, Mr. ministration head. She said they have Doster will take on the role of being a college professor in the subject of television that he is a great asset to the school. production for adults. Over the course of “He is an excellent employee and al- his 10 years at the Bay, Mr. Doster has ways working for the better of the group. traveled with CBTV to numerous comHe goes above and beyond and is a team petitions around the country at district, player,” she said. “He is just a positive, state and national levels. He said he would class,” she said. “So this will be some- nice guy in the classroom and out of the miss this the most. “[The competitions] are a time when are actually looking nationally. It will be nitely going to miss him. He has touched the students who are really into it, and

by her side.

“It is still sinking in that he will not be our teacher or adviser for the senior episode,” she said. “We still have many things left to do in the show before the year ends. It is now going to be challenging without him there. Luckily, he has done a great job over the past few years to teach enough to be able to create the show without him, but it is still much better when he is there to help us and give his input.”

Mr. Doster said he only anticipates the best for the years to come for CBTV and his television production classes.

“I hope they continue their success,” he said. “I would not expect anything less from all of them.”

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Dance proceeds aid hurricane victims

-math teacher Joseph Despagne

were the ones that came up with the idea for this event, followed through and brought the success,” Mr. Despagne said. “We started sending some supplies to Haiti with the money that we have raised, and we are going to send the rest of the money soon, which will go towards rebuilding.”

Mentors in Action President Deven Reyes organized this event in hopes to expand the club’s purpose from helping underprivileged elementary and middle school students to helping the community overall.

“This year we wanted to target different charities, and Mr. Despagnes family, who comes from Haiti, was struck

by Hurricane Matthew, so we thought it would be the perfect opportunity to help,” Reyes said. “[Hurricane Matthew] was devastating in Haiti and Mr. Despagne’s family actually lost their home and several of them lost their lives, so we held this masquerade dance for their family and we’ve been able to successfully raise over $800 through it.”

Lori Windloss, the Mentors in Action adviser, said her involvement in the event was due to her friendship with Mr. Despagne and that she is pleased with the

Through this event, the members of Mentors in Action were able to raise more than $800, and all of the proceeds were sent directly to Mr. Despagne’s family to help with the reconstruction process.

This event also allowed for supplies like clothing and food to be donated.

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dance together.

“Mr. Despagne is both my co-worker and friend, so I had to help him out in some way,” Ms. Windloss said. “I was really happy that the people who did attend danced to the DJ, enjoyed the food and got to have a nice time with each other. I am so proud of all the work that

BY RACHEL FRIEDMAN NEWS COPY EDITOR

Following the damage that Hurricane Matthew brought to Haiti in October, members of Mentors in Action organized a way to fundraise for those affected, which included the family of math teacher Joseph Despagne. After months of planning, the members of Mentors in Action held a masquerade dance in the cafeteria on Feb. 17.

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Anything we raise from this [event], I will be happy with. Things like this show that the kids truly care about us; they don’t see us as just teachers, they see us as individuals who have problems just like them.

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DANCING IN DISGUISE: (Left) math teacher Joseph Despagne and his wife enjoy the dance that Mentors in Action President Deven Reyes (right) organized.

[event] done.”

Junior Nina Lopez attended the event in hopes of making a positive impact on Mr. Despagne’s family; she recognized his genuineness and wanted to take this opportunity to help.

“Mr. Despagne was my old geometry teacher, and in his class he would always talk about his family and how he struggled said. “I always thought that he was a great person, so when I saw that there was an event to help give back to his family, I knew I wanted to go.”

To help improve the turnout, National Honor Society (NHS) offered service hours for going to the event, and Lopez found this incentive to be effective.

BY NYAH HARDMON

“Later, NHS offered hours for going [to the event], and I thought that was a great idea because it would promote people to come to the dance and help his family,” Lopez said. “I was going to go regardless of the hours given, so it was really a win-win situation for me.”

Although Mr. Despagne’s goal of raising $10,000 was not reached, proceeds raised through this event and said he is happy regardless.

“Anything we raise from this [event], I will be happy with,” Mr. Despagne said.

“Things like this show that the kids truly care about us; they don’t see us as just teachers, they see us as individuals who have problems just like them.”

tend their National Merit luncheons-- it’s Evan Segaul (Below)

lically announced on Feb. 16, with 13 students from the Bay being recognized.

“It’s great to be The award was given to students who a National Merit scored particularly high on the Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT), an of the amazing exam that juniors signed up to take last opportunities that October. come with it.”

These winners are seniors Evan Segaul, Sarah Burgoa, Shawn Dermer, Robbie Goldberg, Blake Hanan, AlysShawn Dermer Sarah Burgoa sa Marotta, Ryan Quinn, Jessica Rozen, (Above) (Above) Victoria Sanford, Adriana Sasso, Michael Valladares, Alice Viera and Kevin Win“[Being a National “I’m really excited to zey. The recipients represent the top 1 see how this recognition percent of seniors in the country. honor. Advancing this far will help me in the “For me, the whole point of taking the shows that my hard work future.”

PSAT was to hopefully qualify for the paid off.”

National Merit, so I’m just thrilled that, in the end it worked out in my favor,” Burgoa said.

Burgoa said compared to being a GRAPHIC BY RACHEL FRIEDMAN nalist is a whole new experience that she title is able to unlock. never thought would happen to her.

“These students received a very presti- aid his chances in becoming accepted - gious award,” guidance director Marlene into the college of his choice. cipients from our school will earn many cause it makes college seem a lot more to feel that I had accomplished something scholarships. We do great every year, realistic now that I have this recognition likely because our students are equipped amazing,” Burgoa said.

Winners are enabled to see their hard The award serves as a way to con- with such a diverse curriculum.”

The National Merit honor is recoggratulate and recognize high-scoring individuals. Along with the title of being nized throughout the country at the ma- portunities like special programs crafted - jority of universities, guaranteeing that “I’ve already gotten a ton of emails dents are also able to compete with other the academic acknowledgement stretches beyond high school and into the student’s and letters from schools inviting me to of scholarships that only a National Merit educational future. Senior Evan Segaul apply to their honors programs or to at-

Looking back, Segaul said he is glad that he took the PSAT seriously and dedicated time and effort into obtaining the score that they did.

“I took a class at Broward Tutorials to prepare for the exam and it really helped me feel ready for it, especially because it was a whole new test that differed from the previous years,” Segaul said.

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recipients from our school will earn many scholarships. We do great every year, likely because our students are equipped with such a diverse curriculum.

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-guidance director Marlene Sanders in their academic accomplishments and hope that the award will help them jump ahead of their future competition.

“The recognition is representative of the years I’ve spent working my very best to succeed academically,” Burgoa said.

“I hope that the shining ‘National Merit Finalist’ written on the awards section of my résumé will help me stand out in large pools of ambitious applicants.”

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Future freshmen introduced to classes

BY LEXI FLECHNER

Incoming freshmen from Falcon Cove, Tequesta Trace and Imagine Charter were invited to the Middle School Night, which took place on Feb. 8 and Feb. 15 to assist them in their transition into high school. The students were able to meet with teachers, guidance counselors and current students to learn about the different courses for them to take, clubs to join and programs to be involved in.

“The Middle School Night is meant for the eighth graders to understand who we are as a school and some of the courses that are offered,” guidance counselor and organizer of the event Dianne Thorpe said. “They need to know how important it is to be properly placed in the classes that they want to choose so they can be successful moving forward.”

Guidance counselors, world languages, social studies and Exceptional Student Education (ESE) were stationed inside the Wave while math, English, science and elective classes were placed in the cafeteria. Clubs had booths set up outside and there was a presentation in the auditorium as well. Mrs. Thorpe said it was a team effort to make the event run smoothly.

“Everyone from the department heads to the assistant principal to the janitors were involved because everyone has a little role to play in bringing this together,” Mrs. Thorpe said.

As Cypress Bay Television, Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) and Chorus sold various snacks outside, head of the English department Joyce Siegel was in the cafeteria encouraging students to take English electives. Mrs.

Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA).

“It’s really fun and interesting knowing how many options I have,” Kustan said.

“It’s good for students to learn about everything there is so they can choose what they are interested in.”

Junior Sara Schlussel participated in the event by promoting Best Buddies. She told students about what the club entails and encouraged them to join.

“It’s important for students to be exposed to kids who have intellectual disabilities,” Schlussel said. “We encourage everyone to give the friendship a try.”

Schlussel said students should experience a multitude of clubs so they

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LEARNING THE ROPES: (Left) HOSA member Maria Alonso informs eighth grader Isabella Ramirez about HOSA at the Middle School Night that took place on Feb. 15 for Tequesta Trace and Imagine Charter students. Incoming freshmen from Falcon Cove had the opportunity to attend the event on Feb. 8.

Siegel said she was very excited to meet all the incoming freshmen.

“We’re all here, happy together, seeing new faces, meeting new people,” Mrs. Siegel said. “They all have lots of questions and we have lots of answers so they can put their thoughts together and make the right decisions.

Mrs. Siegel said she feels the event

shows students how much there is for them to choose from and that she enjoyed helping them navigate their new high school career.

“Students coming here have a treasure trove of topics from which to choose,” Mrs. Siegel said.

Tequesta Trace student Nicole Kustan

“By the time the school year comes, they will know what clubs to become a part of, despite the stress that comes along with coming to high school,” Schlussel said. “When I was an incoming freshman, I was so stressed by everything that was offered, and having someone to guide me was extremely helpful.”

Mrs. Thorpe said Middle School Night was a success due to the turnout and therefore the number of students that were helped. She hopes she made a connection with all the students so they can start off on the right foot.

“I feel like we were able to put the Bay out there and show people what a wonderful place this school is,” Mrs. Thorpe said. “I hope students realize that they are at one of the best high schools in the country.”

Annual tournament raises funds for national project

BY RACHEL SILVERMAN

Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) club held its eighth annual charity kickball event on Feb. 25. The event was open to all students in order to raise money for HOSA’s national project. The fee for entry was $7 a person, or $63 for a team which has a maximum of nine players. HOSA raised $900 in total.

“This event is a great opportunity for students to come out and just have fun playing a simple game of kickball and at the same time to be doing it for a great cause,” junior and Executive Vice President Nick Colasuonno said.

Junior Myles Davis said he knew the event would be a success and looked forward to competing.

“I was really excited for kickball because I knew it would be good to get involved and have fun all for a good cause,” Davis said.

As an incentive for students to register and attend the kickball event, service hours were given to all of the students who participated, win or lose. Prizes were also awarded to the teams who ranked

student. [The] prizes were [30-minute] Jetski or Flyboarding [rental], Banana boat rental and Jet boat rental.”

Colasuonno said although it was initially hard for them to recruit participants due to the high price for a game of kickball, there were about 130 students who participated this year. Other different clubs and organizations to get them to create their own teams for the event. to some students that this money is all donated. Because we didn’t have a lot of teams sign up initially, we all went out and really pushed it and made our own teams,” Colasuonno said. “It’s incredible that we were able to pull it off.”

Davis’ team, Warnock’s Winners, lost

“Even though we lost, it was so much fun participating,” Davis said. “I can’t wait to do it next year.”

Colasuonno said he hopes to have a larger turnout at next year’s kickball event, which would allow for more money donated.

“We hope for next year to be even PHOTOS BY JESSIE CHAIET event. bigger and would like 16 teams instead “The prizes were given as a donation of just 14,” Colasuonno said. “The more GAME ON: (From top) sophomore Alejandro Andena kicks the ball attempting

by JetBoat Miami,” HOSA adviser teams we have, the more money we raise.” to score for his team. Junior Camila Martinez pitches the ball to her opponents, Laura Clarke said. “HOSA had a great connection with JetBoat Miami because national project and for service hours. it is owned by the family of a HOSA

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Academic quiz team out-duels rival proud to be on the team.”

BY ALEXIS SOBEL MANAGING EDITOR

round, the Lightning was trailing 230200. However, Jiang said he kept his composure, as he and his teammates fooled around in between scenes.

“I was surprisingly good at keeping calm, and about halfway through the game I had already accepted that we were just above slightly more likely to lose,” Jiang said. “My team and I have pulled off comebacks before, and I was

After trailing Western High School throughout the entire matchup, the Lightning’s School Duel team clinched a buzzer beater win of 360-350, in order to advance to the School Duel’s series features 20 high school teams from Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach Counties, and it airs every Thursday night on BEACON-TV at 7 p.m. The four-person teams compete in a single elimination tournament to determine the South Florida academic champion.

On Feb. 23, seniors Jalen Jiang, Eli Nir, Francisco Acosta and junior Abishek

By the time the game ended, I had not even realized we had won because I was in the zone and forgot to look at the score, hence my surprise reaction as the horn went off.”

Although Jiang felt buzzing in quickly enough and overcoming his nerves was a challenge, he said the experience was one he will never forget.

round of the BrightStar Credit Union and “It felt great to beat a rival in a very close match,” School Duel Coach Richard Farmer said. “Considering we were losing at the conclusion of every round except the last, I was very excited and happy for the kids; they worked hard to prepare.”

The School Duel consists of four rounds: Warning Shot, The Joust, Rapid Fire and The Final Showdown. The Lightning fell behind early; however, Acosta said this did not discourage them.

“Initially I felt a lot of pressure, knowing that we were there to represent [the Bay] and make our school proud,” he said. “But I quickly realized the privilege of being on that stage with such great teammates and having our friends and our amazing sponsor supporting us from the audience was in itself a great honor.

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the most fun part go together,” Jiang said.

“The experience of being recorded for television, in front of a live audience and

BATTLE OF THE BRAINS:

We decided to enjoy the game and give it our all, and having this attitude not only led us to victory, but also made it an unforgettable experience.”

In preparation for this event, the team practiced every Tuesday alongside the practices of the Quiz Bowl and History Bowl, as the School Duel’s topics overlap with these. Mr. Farmer said when selecting a team, he picked well-rounded students.

“I was looking for students who were

willing to practice after school, enjoy working as a team and are well-versed in history, literature, science, sports and pop culture,” Mr. Farmer said.

Jiang said he loved dueling on behalf of the Bay almost as much as the audience that came with it.

“I felt pretty proud to be one of the four people to represent [the Bay],” he said. “I had no idea so many people would end up watching, so it did not feel daunting at the time, but I do feel pretty honored and

to adjust to. I had to be mindful of my TV appearance and the fact that answering with an embarrassingly wrong response could be recorded forever. On the other hand, being on television, even on a smaller local channel, was an incredible experience-- probably once-in-a-lifetime for me.”

The Lightning’s School Duel team Cooper City on April 20. It will air on BEACON-TV at 7 p.m.

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Teacher of the year honored at county level

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Physics

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Award.

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Senior Brian Bosem has Mr. Rose

First and foremost, it is such a tremendous honor to have been voted [the Bay’s] Teacher of the Year by my fellow colleagues because their recognition means the most to me.

the way Mr. Rose teaches and that he FINAL ROSE: Physics and Astronomy teacher Jeffrey Rose is one of six

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States proves as learning experience

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Finance.

Bay. MONEY TEAM:

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Guest speaker addresses social growth

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Students enrolled in both Advanced

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WORLD-WIDE NEWS: Guest speaker and former Global Head of Capital Markets Doris Herrera-Pol informs students in

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Writing test assesses underclassmen am sure those students [that went] did do better on the exam than those who did not attend,” Mrs. Ramoutar said.

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I think that no matter what the prompt is, if you are a good writer, you should be able to respond with a strong essay.

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Freshmen and sophomores took the Florida Standard assessment (FSA) exam on Feb. 28 or Mar. 1 based on their language arts teacher.

Curriculum specialist Adrienne Maisel said the main purpose of the FSA is to satisfy state requirements because it is a graduation requirement; students have to pass in order to graduate. “[The FSA is] a state mandated test and the purpose is to see where the students are and it tells us how they will perform in every other subject because these reading and writing skills are things you need for all classes,” Mrs. Maisel said.

Mrs. Maisel said it is fortunate the state recognizes how time-consuming studying for the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) and American College Testing (ACT) test are and for students to take the FSA as well would be overwhelming.

“The state proclaims that if you can pass in 10th grade, then you have the skills you need in reading and writing to pass your other classes. They really want students at this point to focus more on the SAT and ACT because that’s what they need for college,” she said.

Junior Alexa Zuckerman said she sees no reason to take the FSA as she is very occupied by her mid-year studies to help her prepare for the SAT and ACT. “In my spare time when I’m not studying for my classes I take in school, I study for the SAT or ACT,” Zuckerman said. “To spend time stressing over the FSA would be a waste of my time and entirely too much to handle.”

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Zuckerman said in years prior, she recalls the test’s format changing several times. She believes these changes give students a preview of the different styles of exams, which could potenture when they are expected to know how to craft all different types of essays.

English teacher Nicolena Ramoutar said she has provided her students with countless activities and resources they can use to their advantage while preparing for the FSA exam.

“Throughout the year, we write in-

formative and argumentative essays to practice” Mrs. Ramoutar said. “We also go over, in detail, the FSA rubric, which is the actual rubric the graders use so expectations are set properly as far as what criteria the students need to meet when taking the FSA.” In addition to the in class preparatory activities, students had access to after-school tutoring sessions, which were directed toward FSA assistance.

“Some teachers were offering extra credit for those who attended the after-school tutoring sessions, and I

Sophomore Amanda Graziano said she felt well informed on what to expect test day due to the great amounts of resources her teacher has provided students with and directed them toward.

“We have done things like review in class and write practice essays, but we also have extra online assignments and reviews we have access to which help us to get ready for the test,” Graziano said. “It has also strengthened my general essay writing skills, which I’m sure will help me in the future.”

Graziano said this exam does serve cient of a writer students of all grades are.

“I think that no matter what the prompt is, if you are a good writer, you should be able to respond with a strong essay,” Graziano said. “It’s not the prompt that matters, it is more about if you are a skilled enough writer to be able to reply to anything that is thrown at you.”

appreciates renovations happy when they go into a place that’s all beautiful, clean and well put together.”

Student Affairs had never been rewas reno- done since the Bay opened. Mrs. Estripenization. The renovation included re- the teacher lounge and the media center placing the furniture, repainting the in the past. She said she thought it was walls and adding décor. It was planned time to make changes to Student Affairs. in January and began on Feb. 10; however, more changes will still be made.

“These ladies work so hard and their These ladies work so desks were literally falling apart; they really needed to have better furniture,” As- hard and their desks were sistant Principal Marianela Estripeaut, literally falling apart; they who was in charge of the renovations, really needed to have said. “For the parents and students, it just gives it the right atmosphere and the right better furniture. For the feeling when you walk into the school.” parents and students, The desks and chairs were replaced to it just gives it the right ly, the walls are being painted to brighten atmosphere and the right

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the entrance of Student Affairs was removed and replaced with a sitting area.

“It’s a little more open and more welcoming,” Student Affairs clerk Marilin Gonzalez said. “The counter was an obstacle in the entrance, so now it is more open. For greeting purposes, it is more organized for us.”

The renovations of Student Affairs are ing to be done, and more décor and artwork are going to be added. Also, a few more desks and chairs are going to be replaced.

“Unfortunately, we had a delay on a couple of pieces of furniture, but we’re a little more than halfway done,” Mrs. Estripeaut said. “I think people will feel

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FIXER UPPER: (From left) Student Affairs clerks Marilin Gonzales and Rosalyn

feeling when you walk into the school.

-Assistant Principal Marianela Estripeaut

“Student Affairs, which is one of the main areas where the students and parents come in, has not had any kind of facelift since we’ve opened up,” Mrs. Estripeaut said. “It’s about time to modernize it a little bit.”

When the changes were being made, the Student Affairs clerks worked in Administration. They brought their computers and checked in students from there.

“We had fun because it was a group of us,” Student Affairs clerk Rosalyn Graham said. “Just working with the other department was a good time.”

Ms. Graham said she loves the changes made to Student Affairs. She said the changes make the area feel more inviting.

“The parents and the students are happy,” she said. “It just feels good and looks more professional and nice.”

Sophomore Andrea Gutierrez said she thinks signing in and out through Student Affairs is now quicker and easier due to the changes. She

“I think the changes made to dents and parents,” Gutierrez said.

Mrs. Estripeaut said she wants to renovate more areas around the school in the future because she enjoyed redoing Student Affairs. She said she is planning on “I think people will work better and feel better when they are in a very pretty place,” Mrs. Estripeaut said. “I always take on these little projects. I love making things pretty; this is right up my alley.”

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Creativity channeled through poetry contest much because in the end, they are still practicing and improving their writing.”

Mrs. Fonseca said although there is Through the weeks of March 2 to March 28, students will be submitting their entries to the annual English Honor contest, all submissions must include the Society (EHS) poetry contest. The entries “The theme changes every year,” Mrs. can be either a free verse poem or a rhyme poem

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years,” English teacher and EHS adviser Cecilia Fonseca said. “Each year gives students another opportunity to express their passion of poetry. This contest helps recognize local talent and I greatly encourage many students to enter.”

The prizes for the winners include students choose to enter strictly for the monetary incentive, EHS secretary and senior Michelle Wu said she does not see this as a negative factor. the contest for monetary gain,” Wu said.

had to be romantic. Without a set theme, entries can vary completely and allow students to exploit creativity.”

EHS president senior Cheyenne “I chose this word because it is fun and random,” Desrosiers said. “We want to see poems because they all turn out so different, and even though I cannot excited to see what we end up receiving.”

Desrosiers said the contest is an position, I enjoy reading the creative work amazing opportunity for writers who are I receive.” very creative and can get deep in their work and fully express themselves.

Chair Anabel Lin encourages her friends “Writing is a huge part of my life,” to submit entries to the contest.

Desrosiers said. “I especially love poetry. “[The contest] is a great opportunity I love going through my collection of to showcase your creative talent,” Lin

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awesome way to be involved in EHS. I also encourage people to enter because poetry is a unique way to express your feelings given that there are so many different styles and with the incorporated empowering.”

Recordex enhances classroom learning our lives everyday as it goes by,” she said.

According to Mrs. Lorie, students are becoming more comfortable around the Recordex, especially as they are utilizing the device not only for educational purposes but also as an entertainment feature of the classroom.

“At the end of class [students] turn on the whiteboard and start doodling around the whole screen with different colors, especially the artistic students will go up and draw on many pages,” she said.

Martins said that she feels more comfortable when studying with technology

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During the months of January and February, six interactive screens, or Recordex, were installed in some classrooms at the Bay, offering several features to enhance the learning experience.

“Students learn in different ways and with the Recordex we can put regular er and students are eager about having it,” Advanced Placement Psychology teacher Lynda Lorie said.

AICE Media Studies and English Language teacher Margarette Marchetti obtained the Recordex and said the device has been very helpful when teaching, as the many features make her lessons more interesting and engaging.

“I think any interactive device can be useful in a classroom,” she said. “As ingagement.”

Senior Ana Jaua said the screen has a variety of features that make the lessons more attractive and easy to understand.

“Just looking at how [Mrs. Marchetti] uses the screen and changes from feature to feature and shows us videos while at the same time writes on the board makes it easier and more fun to watch than a regular PowerPoint presentation,” she said.

The device offers features like a white board, access to the Internet, timer and a calculator, among other capabilities.

“It replaces the projector, document camera and dry-erase board. It also works as stand- alone interactive screen and I think that there are a few apps that

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of her teachers are starting to incorporate technology in their classes.

“Straying away from writing on boards and having physical copies of lessons is increasingly becoming the norm,”

RECORDEX AND REMEMBER: English teacher Barbara Ehrlich uses the Recordex device to teach a lesson on sonnets and promote student engagement. your disposal digitally, and the Recordex

may be useful, like the clock and timer,” Mrs. Marchetti said.

As an AICE Media Studies student, Jaua said the Recordex has been very helpful, as the class requires a high amount of technological interaction.

“In AICE Media Studies we are always watching videos and looking at pictures and before we had the screen installed in the classroom it was more difers,” she said. “But with the Recordex the

lectures.

“With the new Recordex participation can increase in the classroom because all the students can look at the same thing and share their ideas on the topic,” she said. it very pleasing that the school has the ability to provide these types of advanced technological devices to the students and teachers.

makes it easier for us to be more engaged school that has the means to give the stuin any clip that we need to watch.” dents access to such technology, especialMrs. Lorie said the device has ex-

is a great tool to help with this shift.”

Mrs. Lorie said the screen has changed the regular ways of teaching a lesson, as students have been losing the discomfort of speaking out loud and participating in class.

“Students might get embarrassed to say things out loud, and with the Recordex they can go up and use all the tools,” she said. “They stop being embarrassed about speaking up and be more excited about touching the screen which at the

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saying goodbye to the bay Teachers consider starting post-retirement careers after leaving the classroom.

BY JESSICA SOBEL

Since the moment the Bay opened its doors, English Department Head Joyce Seigel has been making her mark at the Bay. As her teaching career

because I am too busy with work.”

Like Mrs. Seigel, Psychology teacher David Geller, who has been working at the Bay for 13 years, anticipates retirement in his near future. He said there are many aspects of his career that he will be sad to let go of.

“I will miss teaching the remarkable students at the Bay as well as working with a group of teachers who raise the bar for all teachers,” Mr. Geller said.

“I will also miss those friends [here] that have been a part of my life for all these years.”

After he retires, Mr. Geller plans to spend time relaxing on the beach and working with abused children. He said he hopes some of his values have been passed on to his students.

“I would hope the students have learned how to cope with life, accept people for who they and are prepared for the world ahead,” Mr. Geller said.

Through her experiences working in the humanities, Mrs. Seigel said she has been taught many life lessons. Although she said her career at the Bay started as an accident, she said it was the best mistake she has ever made.

“My family has grown immensely, as I now have a thousand Facebook friends,” Mrs. Seigel said. “I have learned lessons from myriad students, parents and families and have shared in so many happy occasions, and unfortunately, some sad ones as well.”

Former Newspaper and Weiss retired from teaching at the end of the 2014-2015 school year. Since then, she

discussions.

“Like anything, I am sure there were people that would probably say they really liked me as teacher, and there were probably some people who did not,” Mrs. Weiss said. “I feel like hopefully I helped a lot of they loved to do and helped cultivate that.”

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I am sure it will be bittersweet, and I will be devastated the day I have to walk out the door because I will miss my kids, and I will miss the purpose.

I get up every morning, and I know where I belong. It makes me cry when I think of losing that.

Psychology teacher David Geller plans on retiring from the Bay in the near future and transitioning into a career helping abused children.

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experiences she has had while working here with the students and faculty members.

“I am sure it will be bittersweet, and I will be devastated the day I have to walk out the door because I will miss my kids, and I will miss the purpose,” Mrs. Seigel said. “I get up every morning, and I know where I belong. It makes me cry when I think of losing that.”

Once she retires, Mrs. Seigel said she wants to pursue a career in writing or to continue teaching.

“I have been a public servant for many years, and I want to do stuff with my time that is good for me,” she said. “I do love to write, so maybe it will be a

Former newspaper teacher Rhonda Weiss retired from teaching at the Bay in 2016 and began working at the Parkland library as a programing specialist.

Her duties include programming and coordinating events such as book clubs,

from eight students to however many students it was when I left,” Mrs. Weiss said. “I know [the newspaper program] will continue to blossom.”

Even after she retired, Mrs. Weiss said she maintains great connections with former students. She said it is very rewarding to see where their careers have gone, especially if

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English Department Head Joyce Seigel will say her goodbyes to the Bay in 2019. She plans on pursuing a career in writing and possibly becoming a college professor after her retirement.

has been working at a library, programming and coordinating events such as book clubs, art classes and discussions relating “There were parts of teaching that I always loved which is why I began to be a teacher to begin with,” Mrs. Weiss said. “It is kind of nice because with my teaching that I love still without the parts I did not like. I do not

Like Mrs.Weiss, Mrs. Seigel her students to develop a love of learning and a love of education.

“I hope I have given students the gift of self expression and an opportunity to think for themselves and not always be told what they have to write about,” Mrs. Seigel said.

“Writing is my passion, and I want them to have that passion built into them too.”

Mr. Geller said he wants his students to remember his passion for his profession, his

he had for them.

“The legacy I wish to leave is that on the day I started to the PHOTO BY LETICIA ANTONINI day I leave, for [my students] to GRAPHIC BY LETICIA ANTONINI know I woke up every morning give anybody grades, there is no because of [the] Bay, but more looking forward to walking into because of the national trends a class and teaching them,” Mr. creative parts of teaching and in education that were making it Geller said.

While leaving the Bay will discussing the things I like to discuss.” they do,” Mrs. Weiss said.

Mrs. Weiss said she views Because Mrs. Weiss started she said she feels optimistic about her future. the Bay as a community that is “I am looking forward to very supportive of education and opened, she had the opportunity the unknown,” Mrs. Seigel said. contains a lot of great students and teachers. However, she did the school possesses today. not support many of the policies “It was great starting the adventure is waiting for me.” regarding education. newspaper program from “The reason I left was not scratch and seeing it grow

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Faculty seeks adrenaline rush through skydiving

BY CASSIDY SHELDON MULT. NEWS EDITOR

For as long as anatomy teacher Nori Suarez can remember, she has been an adrenaline junky. In honor of her birthday, Ms. Suarez, along with debate and language arts teacher Tori Warenik, the Bay’s psychologist Rosa Mazzocca and physics teacher Angela Ashley went skydiving.

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I was not nervous until I got to the edge of the plane, and I looked down because the door was open and I was like, ‘Wow, am I really going to do this?’

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-anatomy teacher Nori Suarez “My experience was better than I had imagined it could be,” Ms. Suarez said. “I got to do it with friends, so that part of it lifetime experience.”

Like Ms. Suarez, Ms. Warenik has always wanted to experience the adventure of skydiving. She said it could not have gone any better.

“I have always wanted to skydive,” she said. “When I think of my bucket list, it is goal of mine, and I would do it again in a heartbeat.”

The faculty members went skydiving alongside the United States Military. Ms. Mazzocca said the presence of trained professionals made the experience slightly less nerve-wracking.

“I feel like the army has the best training and the best resources,” she said.

“I would not go skydiving with a whatever group just with a special Groupon or something.”

Ms. Mazzocca said she was initially nervous and questioned why she would ever jump off a plane. However, she put her fears aside, boarded the plane and did not look back.

“At one point I was afraid, and I was like why am I doing this; there is no need for me to engage in this risky behavior, of the best,” Ms. Mazzocca said.

Ms. Suarez said she felt no apprehension while preparing to skydive, but once she looked out the edge of the plane, she began to rethink her decision.

“I was not nervous until I got to the edge of the plane, and I looked down because the door was open and I was like ‘wow am I really going to do this?’” Ms. Suarez said. “But at that point you kind of have to bite the bullet and just do what you planned to do.”

Once her feet left the plane, Ms. Suarez said the rush of adrenaline and excitement from skydiving was inexplicable. She said nothing else in her life could ever compare to the feelings obtained through leaping out of an aircraft.

“For 45 minutes after I landed, I was still shaking with adrenaline,” Ms. Suarez said. “It was not even remotely like what

School psychologist Rosa Mazzocca overcame her fears by

I expected it to be. It is pretty fantastic. I have nothing to compare skydiving to. It is not like it is a rollercoaster or a ride in Universal; it was just majestic.”

Ms. Mazzocca said jumping out of the plane gave her a new perspective on life, and it will forever have an impact her life.

“By the time the parachute opens and you watch and look at the whole scenery of the land below, it gave me a whole sense of being,” Ms. Mazzocca said. “In my life, it is now divided into before skydiving and after skydiving. I felt accomplished and proud of myself.”

Ms. Warenik said many people fear the worst-case scenario when considering skydiving, and many people are afraid to take the leap of faith. However, she said it was incredible to experience something

so death defying.

“It is a very polarizing subject-skydiving,” Ms. Warenik said. “It’s either ‘absolutely I want to go’ or ‘hell no’, and that I’ve done in my life before.”

Ms. Warenik said the experience was exhilarating, and she encourages everyone she knows, especially her students, to try it one day.

“In my skydiving video they had me shoutout anyone I wanted to so I obviously shouted out to my students,” Ms. Warenik said. “One of my axioms for my students is to make smart life choices and that’s one of the things I said in the video is make smart life choices and jump out of a plane once in your life.”

Class rankings encourage competition

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freshman Alex Loyola was unaware that He said he never imagined having a class rank would impact him on a daily basis.

“Having a class ranking stresses me out because it makes me feel like I constantly need to compete with all the other students,” Loyola said. “Being compared to the rest of the freshman class Every student is ranked in his/her class based on his/her weighted grade point average (GPA). Loyola believes class ranks and intelligence are not mutually exclusive; therefore, he said class rankings should be eliminated.

“I do not think schools should have class rankings based off of grades because grades do not measure how smart anyone is,” Loyola said. “It is basically just telling a student whether or not they can focus and do work, which is completely different than measuring intelligence.”

Like Loyola, guidance counselor Melissa Boorom believes class rankings add an additional and unnecessary amount of stress on students. Due to the large class sizes, Mrs. Boorom said some students would have more success at other schools with smaller class sizes.

“Kids that are getting good grades and are smart might be ranked lower at our school, while if they went to a different school they would have a higher ranking,” Mrs. Boorom said. “Because our school is so big and competitive, kids may feel bad about themselves because they are

they are working really hard.”

Mrs. Boorom feels students do not “stay in their lanes” academically, due to the competitive atmosphere of the Bay. She said class ranks only add to the competition.

“Class rankings force kids to feel that they need to be in higher level classes, even if they might not be appropriate for them,” Mrs. Boorom said. “Kids should not have to feel this is the only way to keep up with the rest of the students who

For senior Jordyn Perkins, class your self-esteem.”

Unlike Perkins, freshman Andrea when applying to colleges. She feels at the Monterrubio likes having the access colleges, where many students from the to her class ranking. As class rankings Bay apply, class rankings play a vital role. allow students to see how they are doing “Colleges look at class ranking, in comparison to other students in their which is very stressful because you may grade, she said it encourages her to be in the hundreds at [the Bay], but you succeed.

“Class rankings are helpful to all Perkins said. “Being at such a big school students,” Monterrubio said. “It gives me is disadvantageous because the class is so an idea on how I am doing compared to all of classmates, and in a way it motivates does not seem that amazing because me because it lets me know where I am colleges just see a number, and it hurts at.”

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In this issue’s recurring segment that gives students an opportunity to learn more about the teachers they see every day, features editor Leticia Antonini interviews Advanced Placement United States Government and Honors Economics teacher Laurie Marks.

What is your favorite thing about teaching?

I love engaging the students and being able to communicate something and seeing the students understand it. I like seeing that ‘light bulb’ moment when a student understands completely and connects all of the topics that were taught.

What advice would you give to leaving seniors?

Do not be afraid to take chances, do not be afraid to make mistakes and do not be afraid to change your course.

What is your biggest accomplishment so far?

I have two: raising two really cool human beings that I am very proud of and making the decision and effort to become a teacher.

testing because it is not used to help teachers teach, it is used to measure the students performance in one day.

It does not take into consideration their growth over time or their ability to understand concepts.

Where did you attend college?

I attended University of Florida for my undergraduate education with a major in History, and then I attended University of Miami for law school.

What is the importance of taking a government class?

It is very important to communicate the ideals of American Government to students at this age because it is when they are most inclined to be civically engaged, and it is when you are starting to make decisions about your political and governmental role. It is vital for students to understand they do have a role in government and in the political society.

Do you still have any major goals to accomplish in life?

I would like to become a United States congressperson. I am not working towards it at the moment because I am focusing on teaching and getting my masters degree in American History and Government, but when I am done with all of that, then I will have to decide whether or not to actually pursue that goal. I think there are a lot of things in this country that I feel like I can change and make better.

What was your favorite aspect of college?

The freedom to decide what I What is your biggest pet peeve? wanted to learn [was my favorite My biggest pet peeve is when part.] students who interrupt class with a distraction, as opposed to staying on If you could live anywhere in the topic. world where would you live?

I would live in Washington, D.C., Do you have a motto for how because that is where American you live your life? government happens, and it is the seat Live a life that matters. of power in America.

If you could change one thing about the educational system in the United States what would you change?

I would get rid of standardized

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Club urges environmental protection

BY CASSIDY SHELDON MULT. NEWS EDITOR

When the water levels increased and the span of winter shortened, science teacher and Ecology Club adviser Laura Ashley sensed climate change was quickly encroaching upon the earth. She said that while pollution and contamination of the planet has been occurring for a long time, something must be done soon in order to save everyone’s home.

“This is our only planet and our only place to live; if we destroy it, we basically have nowhere else to go,” Ms. Ashley said. “It is important to get the word out and show people how important it is to save our planet.”

According to the president of the ecology club Andrea Catalano, the planet is suffering and students must take action in order to curb the effects of global warming. She said the pollution is detrimental toward our overall health and livelihood, and students must become aware of the environmental damage they are causing worldwide.

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The best way to help out is to improve awareness of recycling, warming and most importantly, calling your representative and letting them know you care about these issues.

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-senior Rachel Gutner “Many people are not aware of how much paper and plastic they throw away,” Catalano said. “People use plastic plates, cups and plastic ware simply because they are too lazy to do the dishes without thinking about how badly it may affect the environment.”

Catalano believes people have become careless about conserving natural resources and protecting our planet.

“People need to be more grateful that there’s a place for us to live,” Catalano said. “We would not be able to survive on another planet as easily as we can survive on Earth. By making people more aware of the harm all of this trash does to our planet and animals we can solve this.”

The Ecology Club is making a new garden area on campus that will attract

SPROUTING AWARENESS: (Clockwise from top) (from left to right) seniors Matt Chernacov and Mariana Borobio and juniors Chris Lynch, Karla Zurita and Carlos Leon sell succulents for their club. (From left to right) junior Renee Hudon, senior Nick Tabosky, senior Andrea Catalano and junior Karla Zurita also sell succulents at their club booth at the art festival on Feb. 24. The club plans on making a new garden next year to improve the environment at the Bay and

The club is also preparing for other future projects, in efforts to help curb global warming. Catalano said she hopes their projects will inspire students around school to take action in the environment.

“I advocate for the environment constantly; we recycle every Tuesday and if it were not for us, this school would not recycle,” Catalano said. “Also, the garden is going to promote the importance of our world, and we hope to begin a school wide composting program next year.”

Senior Rachel Gutner thinks there are many innovative ways everyone can work toward saving the future of the earth. She said students and adults should look for better ways to protect the environment besides recycling and not polluting.

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to let them know that you care about Ashley said there are quick and simple these issues,” Gutner said. “We should everyday tasks to help achieve a greener environment. our representatives do not just represent “Using reusable water bottles is a great views that get them re-elected; we need way everyone can help our planet every to call and make them care about the day,” Ms. Ashley said. “Stop using plastic future.” because that’s a big problem; reusable Gutner questions how long it will water bottles is something easy that take until the state of Florida is covered people can do to help.” with water. She said she stresses the Although Ms. Ashley knows saving importance of our environment because the planet may not occur overnight, she if people are careful, the planet could believes if everyone is proactive, there is possibly overcome some problems from hope for a greener future. She said being global warming. environmentally conscious might cause a “I think our planet is going to be chain reaction.

“A lot of people’s argument is ‘I am just Florida, our home, will be underwater,” one person what can I do?’” Ms. Ashley Gutner said. “Our future is grim, but if we said. “But, if one person does something, start taking more responsibility, we can and the next person [does something too,] to the environment. The club has already preserve our earth for much longer.” pretty soon you have a lot of people doing established recycling bins in every littering, global warming and most While Gutner believes the future something to make a difference for the classroom, which are collected weekly. importantly calling your representatives of the earth may not be too bright, Ms. earth.”

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Vegan diet promotes healthier lifestyle Eliminating all foods that contain animal byproducts from her diet was not an easy task for freshman Alicia Fonseca; however, her choice to become a vegan is not one she regrets.

“The biggest reason I am vegan is to save animals,” Fonseca said. “They are living things too and should not be killed for human enjoyment. Veganism large improvements to my health, and it is much more eco-friendly.”

According to Fonseca, restaurants, friend’s houses and social events are many restaurants have added vegan options to their menus and are willing to substitute non-vegan foods, she said it is a constant challenge. restaurants that comply to my diet, but a lot of restaurants are becoming more vegan inclusive and taking into account different dietary preferences,” Fonseca said. “Some restaurants have the misconception that vegans can eat eggs and dairy, which can complicate the choosing of the dish.”

Like Fonseca, junior Karla Zurita said she has been abstaining from all animal products because of the effects animal agriculture has on the environment.

“People believe that being a vegan only saves animals, but the process of meat-making also affects many aspects of the environment,” Zurita. “In addition to the environment, the exploitation of

animals’ lives, for human leisure at its core is morally wrong.” her family on her decision to go vegan, they were confused and thought it was unnecessary.

“It was hard for my parents to learn how to cook for me and how to cope, but now they are super supportive and have decided to lessen their meat consumption as well,” she said.

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Going vegan is the best decision I have ever made. It makes me so happy to know I am saving so many lives.

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-freshman Alicia Fonseca being vegan is the constant need to defend the lifestyle to other people.

“People always throw around ridiculous arguments like ‘Why does it matter if the animals are already dead?’ but it is still morally wrong because they were once living,” Zurita said. “The main goal for vegans is to decrease the demand for meat; if more people became vegans, there would be a less need for commercialized animal agriculture.”

Like Fonseca and Zurita, freshman Irina Blanco momentarily decided to become vegan along with the rest of

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her family, in attempt to live a healthier “Unlike most vegans, the main lifestyle. purpose of my change in diet was for the “Doctors and scientists claimed being a vegan is healthier and had a lot major plus. I would like to become vegan of evidence to prove it,” Blanco said. “I again soon,” Blanco said. also watched ‘Food Inc.’ and ‘Forks over According to Fonseca, veganism is a widely growing lifestyle that many of being vegan, that really affected the people, especially herself, are very way I perceive food.” passionate about.

Though Blanco could not uphold the “Going vegan is the best decision I vegan lifestyle, she is still a supporter of have ever made. It makes me so happy the vegan ideology. to know I am saving so many lives,” “When I entered high school, it was Fonseca said. “Continuing veganism too hard for me to eat at social events and long-term will always keep me in good my friends houses,” Blanco said. “I would health and prevent many degenerate and still be a vegan today if it was not such an human created diseases. I never intend inconvenience to eat out.” to leave this wonderful lifestyle of being She said she hopes to be able to go vegan.” back to living a vegan lifestyle later in life

HOW DOES COFFEE IMPACT YOU?

BY JOLIE SONKIN

Not a day goes by in which junior Daniela Schwartz does not have a cup of coffee in her hand. Schwartz said her iced vanilla latte provides her with the energy she needs to stay awake and attentive during school hours.

“I usually drink coffee once a day in the morning before school because withthrough my day,” Schwartz said.

Schwartz noticed side effects when she skips a day of drinking her coffee and understands the harmful effects coffee has to her body.

“At the beginning of the school year I would drink coffee so often that if I did not have a cup of coffee, I would get a migraine or a really bad headache,” Schwartz said. “This shows how addictive coffee really is.”

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Jenee Cidel Junior “I wake up at 6:30 in the morning and coffee gives me the energy I need throughout the day.

Coffee always gives me the boost of energy to sit through my classes without falling asleep and make it through the start of my day.”

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“Going to get coffee is more than for just the drink. I love having the ability to go out and get a delicious drink with my friends. I love the way coffee tastes, but I love drinking it with my friends even more. I look forward to my daily Starbucks trips.”

“I drink coffee because I like it better than tea. I just think it tastes really good and it also helps me stay awake when I need to stay up. I always drink coffee when I get home and do my work or when I go to work in the mornings.”

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to get things done.

“Coffee keeps me happy. Honestly, I cannot go a day without it,” Rivadeneira said. “Coffee saves me from not falling asleep while studying. It makes me productive, and it helps me to be successful are all part of my daily in school.” habitual requirement for Rivadeneira is obsessed with coffee, happiness. and, at times, does not drink in moderation. She has had up to seven cups in one day.

-philosophy teacher “I have become so used to drinking Michael Stember coffee, so I need to have a least one a day.

I get headaches if I do not drink it,” she Like Schwartz, sophomore Arianna said. “Whenever I have a big test, that is Rivadeneira said she cannot get enough when my coffee cup number increases.”

Philosophy Ethics teacher Michael of drinking coffee and considers it a cure

considered an addiction for the taste, ritual and

Stember also includes coffee in his daily routine.

“My liking for coffee is considered an addiction for the taste, ritual and psychological effects that are all part of my daily habitual requirement for happiness,” Mr. Stember said.

Mr. Stember also notices differences when he alters his routine of drinking coffee.

“I notice sometimes I get a headache or I become a bit testy and impatient, instead of relaxed and awake,” Mr. Stember said.

Although coffee is considered to be highly addictive for some, others, like freshman Ameerah Adetoro, would

rather obtain their energy from other sources.

“Most coffee has a really bitter taste,” Adetoro said. “I do not like the way it tastes, and when I try to drink it, I have to add a ton of sugar, so I would be better off just having tea which is much healthier.

Instead of coffee, I drink smoothies, eat protein bars or even have a soda to stay energized.”

Adetoro knew she would not be a cof“I tried coffee and it did not make me feel more awake but instead more hyper and I ended up being more tired after I wore myself out,” Adetoro said.

Like Schwartz, freshman Rachel Lerner became a coffee lover at an early age.

“I love coffee and always have a craving for it,” Lerner said. “I built this liking for it after having a cup almost every day, and I cannot stop drinking it. It has become an addiction.”

Lerner said coffee is considered her savior to last a full day of school.

“I drink my coffee every morning because coffee gives me my energy I need for the day and wakes me up,” Lerner said. “Coffee puts me in a better mood and gives me the motivation to make it through a long day.”

Lerner said she couldn’t imagine a day without her coffee because she knows it keeps her energized and ready to take on anything throughout the day.

“If I do not follow my routine of having my coffee every morning, I am so tired and I do not have the energy to be able to function at school,” Lerner said.

“This is why coffee is very important for me to start off my day.”

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Q&A with a current student

University of Maryland is a public institution, located in College Park, Maryland. Paige Gorodetsky, Cypress Bay alumna Class of 2016, is a freshman and is a Public Health Science major. She spoke to The Circuit’s Leticia Antonini via text.

What are you majoring in?

I am majoring in Public Health Science on the pre-med track. Maryland is one of the few schools in the country that offers this major and has a whole school dedicated to it, so I have lot of resources to work with.

What is your daily life like on campus?

My day-to-day life on campus is pretty similar to that of an average college student. I spend most of my time out and about, but I enjoy studying at the library

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because that is where I can focus the best. I have felt more prepared than my peers.

I maximize my social life, as I am in a sorority, and I have loved making new What is your favorite aspect of friends.

University of Maryland?

I love everything. I love going to a big school and taking advantage of everyMaryland offered you so far? thing it has to offer.

University of Maryland has allowed me to join greek life, allowed me to parWhat resources offered at Maryticipate in research projects and philanthropy events, such as Dance Marathon.

The resource I use the most is the library. It’s a great place to study either How did the Bay prepare you for alone or in groups, and it has a lot of your university? equipment such as computers, printers Taking Student Government Associa- and projectors for students use. tion (SGA) as a class at [The] Bay really prepared me for college and taught me What advice would you give to how to be a leader and how to manage Cypress Bay’s students who wish to my time. The Bay also offers a lot of col- attend University of Maryland? lege level courses and allows you to dual It is an amazing school, and I hope that enroll at Broward College. This has only campus, the decision became very clear

to me that Maryland is where I wanted to be. There is so much to be offered here.

What does your future look like after you’re done with your undergraduate studies?

After I am done with my studies at University of Maryland, I will move on to medical school. Then I will have to do my Disease Doctor.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of University of Maryland’s location?

Maryland is very well located as it is so close to the capital, Washington, D.C. Students can go from school to D.C. easily through the Metro or Uber. Many students get internships or jobs there, which offers them a head start on their careers.

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Senior expands girls’ tech options

BY JESSIE CHAIET NEWS PHOTO EDITOR

For senior Pauline Johnson, computer science has always been a passion.

It has even inspired her to begin two organization that aims to close the gender gap in computer science.

Southwest Regional Library during the 2015-2016 school year and then founded a second chapter at the Pembroke Pines Branch Library/Walter C. Young Research Center in November 2016.

“The point of the club is to get more girls into computer science because there is a huge gender gap,” Johnson said. “It is an issue I think is growing. The number of girls in [computer science] is decreasing, so we aim to stop that by increasing their knowledge.”

The club teaches girls JavaScript and Java, which are two programming languages. Club meetings are free to attend, and they are open to all sixth through 12th graders.

“It is very introductory. We start at a very basic level with no experience necessary,” Johnson said. “It is a lot of fun, especially when none of them are interested in computer science before and then a lot of them tell you that they are after.”

Johnson started the clubs not only because she is interested in computer science, but also because she wanted to “I’m a computer science major, so I was affected by the disparity between the two [genders],” Johnson said. “I saw -

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GET WITH THE PROGRAM: Pauline Johnson (middle) assists club members at a Girls Who Code meeting in the basics of computer programming.

cially in my major, and that was impor- be able to teach other people a new skill,” tant to me.” she said. “It is fun when the girls are very To begin the chapter at the Southwest excited about it. I remember at the last meeting they were like ‘Oh my God, this others to assist and teach. For the second is so cool what we’re learning.’” chapter at the Pembroke Pines Branch LiRita Lipof, Community Library Manbrary/Walter C. Young Resource Center, ager at the Pembroke Pines Branch LiJohnson decided to skip the process of brary/Walter C. Young Resource Center, works with Johnson as a program facilitaherself. The class size at this location has tor of Girls Who Code. She is responsible recently grown from six to 12 members. for overseeing all the details for the Pem“It is a very rewarding experience to broke Pines chapter. Ms. Lipof said she

thinks Johnson is a great leader.

“Pauline is amazing to work with because she is very determined, persistent and extremely reliable,” Ms. Lipof said.

“She had done everything possible to create a program here. At various points I might have given up on the project without Pauline’s continued commitment.”

Ms. Lipof said Girls Who Code is a wonderful program. She is proud to participate in it because of the positive impact it has on the students.

“I enjoy participating in the program because I like to learn about new things, especially technology,” Ms. Lipof said.

“It is awesome to see how capable a teenager is at teaching coding and to see teens learning coding.”

Johnson furthered her interest in computer science by taking Advanced Placement (AP) Computer Science her junior year. She said she thought the class was very interesting.

“I have always been a computer person,” she said. “AP Computer Science was very cool to me. Computer science revolves around problem solving skills, and it makes you think; it’s not just typing things into a computer.”

Johnson said she plans on pursuing computer science in college; she wants to continue with Girls Who Code and make it an even bigger club.

“Girls Who Code has its own curriculum but I have kind of branched out from that and improved upon it by making my own PowerPoints and things like that, so to improve [I would] make a more rigorous course load,” Johnson said. “After seeing the success that it is of course I want to make it bigger.”

Career goals fortify work ethic, initiative

BY AMANDA MORGAN GRAPHICS EDITOR

When asked to visualize the future, herself in the front row of a crowded movie theater as she and many others enMachado herself.

“I have so many ideas inside my head,” Machado said. “I feel animation is my canvas to change the world and how people view it.”

According to Machado, being an animator, like any other job, is not easy. She would be responsible for creating not only the characters, but their personalities, facial expressions and reactions.

“My favorite thing about animation is making it come to life,” Machado said. “It is not easy work, and it takes a lot of time see your own progress at the end and enjoy what you have spent all your time on to create.”

On the verge of graduation, Machado plans on attending college to further her understanding of animation. But after college is where her real dream career is destined to begin.

“My goal is to work for a big animation company such as Disney or Pixar,” Machado said. “These two businesses are very big, and obviously if I were able to work with them, my ideas would be more publicized and better heard.”

As for freshman Morgan Land, the future includes winning her own Oscar

Award.

“I have always loved acting,” Land said. “I love the idea of stepping into somebody else’s shoes for a little while and being able to just be somebody else; it’s fun.”

One thing that has always been special to Land is the bond she shares with her grandma through acting.

“My grandma is an actress, so when I was 3-years-old, she signed me up for a theater class, and I fell in love with it,” Land said. “She only does stage plays, but she is still my inspiration, as I aspire to be as good as her one day.”

So far, the biggest gig in Land’s career is a music video of the song “Mustardseed,” by Bobby G. She hopes to go to University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) to continue her acting career throughout college and after as well.

“Hopefully after college, I will be able to get an internship on a TV show and start working my way up to become a bigger actress,” Land said. “I am very outgoing and not shy, which is really important in acting. Knowing this helps me to keep working towards my big goals because I know that I have the potential.”

For senior Isabella Hardest, every English class she steps foot into is a step closer to her potential future of becoming an English professor.

“Ever since middle school, I have always enjoyed analyzing literature such as poetry and short stories,” Hardest said. “I currently take creative writing and AICE Literature, and I plan to take many more

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English classes in the future. I want to go to University of Central Florida and major in English.”

After completing college, Hardest will need to work her way up to become an English professor.

“I will probably become a teacher aide for a while and then become a professor and get my tenure,” Hardest said. “My biggest goal to become a senior professor but that takes a long time.”

For junior Sean Rodriguez, his goals include becoming commander in the United States Army, following the steps of his father and grandfather who were both in the army as well.

“I plan to hopefully go to Florida State

University when I graduate and enroll in a program for the army,” Rodriguez said.

“After I graduate, I see myself starting at the bottom and working up the ranks to eventually meet my goal.”

While Rodriguez has not started to prepare for his career, he feels he has characteristics that will help him prosper in the future.

“I like that in this job, you are not stuck behind a desk everyday working nine to in honor of my country, and I never back down from any challenge or competition.

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Seen on campus:

Students publicize future goals through college apparel.

BY NYAH HARDMON

Junior Olurotimi Odewole wears his University of Pennsylvania (UPenn) hoodie to school at least once a week. The future Cypress Bay graduate said he dresses in this sweatshirt with pride, to solidify his dream of attending the Ivy League college. According to Odewole, his father, a UPenn alumnus, has had a major impact in determining his dream school.

“I know that UPenn is pretty prestigious, so it may be a reach to go there, but just by doing simple things like wearing this hoodie makes my dream seem more realistic,” Odewole said.

Like Odewole, freshman Ashleigh Crane’s family legacy has played a role in the school she chooses to represent around campus. Crane’s aunt is the H e a d Tennis Coach at the University of Michigan, and her cousin is the Head Manager of the Football Team there as well. Crane said she feels pressured by her family to be a Wolverine, but she appreciates the school regardless of her family ties to it. fell in love with every part of the college,” Crane said. “I realized that the campus already felt like home in a way.”

Sophomore Juliana De

Oliveira said when she wears her Harvard sweatshirt many people question her desire to attend a school with such prestige. The sophomore said she constantly receives comments that doubt her seriousness of wanting to go to the Boston-based university at such an early age. Despite the apprehension, however, De Oliveira remains unwavering in her high hopes of attending the renowned college.

“It has been my dream to go to a Harvard ever since I was in diapers,” De Oliveira said.

“I already plan on attending their summer program, and I am currently in the process of perfecting my resume early, so I could have a fair chance of

getting accepted.”

Not everyone shares De Oliveira’s enthusiasm for the college they choose to represent. Senior Melanie Xia said she could care less about the university plastered on the front of her sweatshirt. The senior purchased the University of California-Berkeley hoodie while attending a debate tournament on the campus.

Although Xia may never return to the university, she keeps the sweatshirt as a comforting reminder of the memories she made on the trip.

“I wear my sweatshirt more as a personal reminder of my experience and my trip than

to tell the world what college I want to go to,” Xia said.

Senior Kylie McCue does the exact opposite. She was a fan of Ohio University long before white shirt. McCue is known for her love of the university, and friends of hers gave her the nickname ‘Ohio’.

“I am completely unashamed of my love for the University of Ohio, it has caught my eye ever since I used to live in the state,” Mccue said. “I have not looked at any other university the same,” McCue said.

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College bound seniors bond with future roommates

BY SOPHIE SCHIFTER PR MANAGER

Senior Sarah Gillman thought the hard work was done when she completed the last of her college applications. After being accepted and choosing to attend the University of Florida (UF), however, she realized the just as demanding.

Gillman said she felt over-

to go out with them in the beginning and become close friends, as I will be new to campus and the atmosphere.”

Unlike Gillman, senior Maria Violante wants to room with people she has known for years rather than searching for a new friend to live with.

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I’m scared about being on my own next year, but I know if I have my friends around, I’ll be okay.

roommate she would get along with. She decided the best way to self on the UF Facebook page.

“I got stressed out about my roommate situation,” Gillman said. “I did not know who I was rooming with, or how to

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this stress. Initially, it was hard to build up the courage to write something about myself on the page, but then I realized how many other people are doing the same thing as me and are trying to get the same goal out of it.” mate who is not from Weston is important, as she hopes to make new friends in college.

“I want a fresh start where I can build new relationships and learn how to live with someone I am not the most comfortable with,” she said. “I want to be able

“I wanted to live with people I already knew and feel comfortable around, that way I can make the transition between high school and college easier,” Violante said. “I’m scared about being on my own next year, but I know if I have my friends around, I’ll be okay.”

Violante and her friends chose to rent an apartment rather than living in a traditional dorm to increase the amount of space and privacy they each had.

“We felt we would have more space in an apartment and the four of us could live together this way,” Violante said. “We all

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wanted our own rooms and bathrooms, so living in an apartment was the perfect choice because we are still living together in a spacious common area, but also have our own rooms when we need alone time.”

Senior Claudia Haddad recently committed to University of Pennsylvania, and she has hopes of doing a residential program, where she would mentor elementary students in West Philadelphia. Haddad said everyone in that program will live “Since all the members will sume my roommate will have similar interests as I do because there are 20 programs to choose from, and they chose the same one as me,” Haddad said.

Haddad has not always had the intention of rooming with someone random but said she could adapt to any environment.

“The cons of rooming with someone I don’t know could be that we have differences regarding cleanliness and bed times, but I doubt that those would be problems that we can’t resolve,” Haddad said. “But again, the cons are only possibilities. This is only a year of living together, and I do not expect to be in the dorm that often besides for sleeping, so I do not think any problems will be too bad.”

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BESTIES AND ROOMIES: Seniors Sophia Bucaro (left) and Maria Violante (right), who will be attending the University of Florida (UF) in the fall, have decided to become roommates and rent an apartment during their time at UF. Violante and Bucaro have been friends for many years, making their transition to college an easier experience.

Online college options gain recognition

BY COLE KAUFFMAN FEATURES COPY EDITOR

Online college programs are a modern, up-and-coming option that many upperclassmen are considering when choosing what type of educational experience would best suit them following graduation.

According to Broward Advisors for Continuing Education (BRACE) adviser Shari Bush, these programs are a way for colleges to admit more students into their freshman class.

“Online programs have become more popular because big schools are using any resources they have to try and give kids an opportunity to study at that school, and while they are running out of room on their physical plant, there are still opportunities for kids to learn virtually or online,” Mrs. Bush said. “I think these online programs are a huge draw for students who want to spend time doing other things while on campus, whether it is being very involved in a sport or an extracurricular; it gives them more time to work on their academics in between some of their other commitments.”

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degrees online with the end goal their credits at the university.

Although some students decide to complete the online portion in Gainesville, Ronderos chose otherwise. [at] home,” Ronderos said. “I do know a couple of my PaCE friends that have moved up to Gainesville, and they are extremely involved. The great thing about PACE is that you get to set up your own schedule, so it is easy to juggle UF social activities and classes.”

Although the jump to the online program was an unfamiliar switch from mainly in-person classrooms, Ronderos said it has provided her with a new platform to succeed.

“It was a weird transition, but [it] turns out I excel more in online classes than being in a traditional classroom,” Ronderos said. “I learn more when it is just me and the class material. If I could stay in online for all my four years, I would.”

Some students, such as senior Jenna Mansukani, have a negative predisposition

my dream school, I do not think that I would still go. I feel I would be missing out on activities and experiences that are essential for my growth as a college student.”

On the other hand, senior Kylie Jones, an admit to the PaCE program, is grateful for the opportunity to be able to study at her dream school, the University of Florida, even if it means taking online classes.

“Ever since I knew what college was, I had wanted to go to the University of Florida, so I will take whatever acceptance they give me in order to be in Gainesville and to be a Gator,” Jones said. “I am actually pretty excited to switch from the typical classroom setting to an online one.”

Jones plans to get herself involved in the student life at Gainesville as much as her regular admission counterparts.

“Being in PaCE, students are still allowed to rush, go to any sporting events, join clubs and student organizations and use the universities libraries and other facilities, so being in PaCE will not let students miss out on any typical college experiences,” Jones said. “I do not think the overall student experience is impaired at all. I do think the pros weigh out the cons for the PaCE program. Having to motivate myself to actually get my work done on my own will

in regards to online college programs. Mansukani, who plans to attend the University of Miami next year in a traditional program, is wary of the social and educational facets of online classes.

“I think online college programs, such as PaCE, take away from the learning and social aspects of going to college,” she said. “When entering college as a freshman, it is important to socialize and become accustomed to the college campus and life. If I had gotten into the online program at think I will get used to it.”

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THE THINGS THEY CARRIED FEATURING ANA MENDOZA AND HER BACKPACK

“The Things They Carried” is a recurring segment that examines the personalities of individual students through the contents of their backpacks. This month, staffer Irene Triantafyllopoulou interviews freshman Ana Mendoza to discover the Sketchbook Because Mendoza is an art lover, she said she keeps a sketchbook in her backpack to remind herself to take a break from social media and focus on her passion: drawing. Mendoza said she likes to sketch to turn simple ideas into strong and s y m b o l i c art.

“I have my sketchbook with me at all times so I can remember to sketch as much as possible,” she said. “Sketching and doodling makes me happy, even in long and boring classes with nothing to do.”

MAKE-up Bag Mendoza said she uses colorful makeup as a way to express her extroverted and ambitious personality.

She applies bright colored eye shadow, glitter and bold lip colors to bring her vintage and trendy styles of clothing together.

“Any girl or boy can never have too much makeup,” she said. “I like to add a strong highlighter or maybe winged eyeliner to make my look a little bit more interesting and personalized.”

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Books give me a chance to use my imagination through characters and chapters just the way I want to. A day with no reading is a day wasted.

S’well Bottle Mendoza said she prefers to use her S’well bottle rather than a plastic bottle because it is environmentally friendly and is able to be reused.

She also likes having the bottle as an extra accessory, and believes it is more practical for school.

“I love how environmentally friendly my S’well bottle is,” she said. “I used to use regular plastic bottles not even realizing what I was doing to the Earth, which is very upsetting to me.”

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BOOk Freshman Ana Mendoza said she can’t complete

Jewelry Mendoza has kept small rings that were given to her by her grandfather for several years.

She said the rings have become very personal and she holds a lot of sentimental value to them.

Along with the rings, she keeps chokers in her bag “My two favorite pieces of jewelry are my small red rose ring and my heart necklace,” Mendoza said.

“My grandpa gave them to me as a gift for my birthday and I wear them anywhere and everywhere I would go.”

by Stephen Chbosky. For Mendoza, reading is her source of creativity and inspiration and she said she always carries a book on her at all times.

“Books give me a chance to use my imagination through characters and chapters just the way I want to,” Mendoza said. “A day with a no reading is a day wasted.”

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New policies impact future generations

BY KATHERINE GIBSON ONLINE FEATURES EDITOR

but I know that my generation will stand up for what is right, as is evident with our many protests from all ages,” Gutner said.

“It is clear that our generation is one that cares about voting, the environment, the government and college: things that are vital to life.”

In the eyes of freshman Silvia Zervos, equality throughout the country is the biggest issue facing the future of our society.

“People need to remember to respect those who have a different perspective on life and who have different beliefs and religions,” Zervos said. “If we, as Americans, remember this, then we can

As co-president of the Political Awareness Club, senior Rachel Gutner understands the severity of the current political situation in the United States, in terms of the way the government is shaping our country for future generations.

“The policies enacted by President Trump are an attempt to change our culture,” Gutner said. “I try to stay bipartisan but Trump is beyond right, left or center; he is off the scale of democracy. Trump’s actions have proven him to be on the path to authoritative rule; he is changing our government from democratic to authoritative.” in the future.”

Currently, Zervos is saddened by the amount of hate toward people of other People need to remember religions and immigrants coming to the United States. As a child of an immigrant to respect those family with both Cuban and Greek ancestry, she is able to personally relate perspective on life and to the immigration problems facing the country.

“I have a lot of family that still lives and religions. in Cuba and more than anything I would love to go visit them and for them to be -freshman Silvia Zervos able to come to America, but with the current immigration policies it is not While Gutner does not believe possible,” Zervos said.

American citizens should be scared of In addition to the issues of equality and the future, she does believe Americans the direction of the current government should be watchful and make sure we administration in the United States, protect the democratic values on which public education is an issue that many our country was founded. citizens, like junior CJ Dubois, believe “It took me a long time to realize it, needs to be addressed.

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“In the future, schools should put more emphasis on subjects that students enjoy and want to do,” Dubois said. “[Schools should] allow people to experiment learning things they enjoy rather than limiting students to the standard curriculum.”

Another issue Dubois sees within the education system is the expensive cost to study collegiately. Dubois would not consider leaving the country to complete his education, but he believes changes need to be made in the future to make college realistically affordable for American families.

“Paying for college is a challenge for many people and it’s evident that many people have to turn down their dream schools simply because they cannot afford

to attend these schools,” Dubois said. “As we progress further into the future, I think the government will do something to make colleges more affordable.”

While the future of the United States may be uncertain, Gutner believes with the proper respect for other citizens and active participation in shaping our society, America’s future looks bright. being a patriot means being proud of all taxpayers, immigrants, whites, nonwhites, minorities, all marginalized groups and those who contribute to society,” said. “Trump is trying to create a conformist, homogenous society, but it is something that, beautifully, America will never be. I am hopeful for the future.”

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Where are they now?

Alumni Strike Class of 2014

‘[The Bay] creates a sense of individual responsibility.’

Alumna Daniela Carrasco interned in California and Australia while studying at MIT.

BY LETICIA ANTONINI FEATURES EDITOR

Class of 2014 alumna Daniela Carrasco has completed internships at both Apple and at the University of Sydney while working on her undergraduate degree at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). She is majoring in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, and she said being able to take part in such prestigious internships has offered her a sense of what her future will be like.

“The internships gave me insight into what working at a large tech company would be like,” Carrasco said. “I learned what the corporate environment was like and how the production process of software worked. Now, I am able to think about where I would want to take a fulltime job and what characteristics I was looking for in a company.”

Carrasco got an internship at Apple over the summer of 2016 by attending networking events at MIT. Carrasco said Apple is one of the most competitive companies to get an internship at. “[At the networking events,] I got to know engineers that were currently working at Apple,” she said. “Once I got to know them, we discussed my interests and what my current skills were. Once the teams deliberated on what they were looking for in an intern, I was interviewed by the Apple Watch team and was offered an intern position.”

Through her internships, Carrasco has neering up close, but she has had the opportunity to apply what she has learned thus far at MIT. “I think the best thing an internship said. “By [having the opportunity] to be a part of a team for a summer, [it] lets you is like and lets you think about whether or not you would want to work in that particyou are taught in college, which is really nice since you get a real world application of things that are, for the most part, talked about in class but never used.”

Carrasco’s younger sister, sophomore Alejandra Arroyo, said her sister’s success and ambition has pushed her to work harder in and out of the classroom.

“Daniela has impacted my perception of academics in a way no one else has,” Arroyo said. “She is the reason why I work hard in school and strive for the best. She taught me that my future is in my hands only and that I must be independent and diligent in order to become successful. But most importantly, she taught me that my happiness should alDuring the summer of 2015, Carrasco worked at the University of Sydney as an undergraduate researcher at a Child Cognition lab. She was initially in charge of eventually, she created her own way of conducting the research.

“When I realized toddlers are very un-

predictable and have a really small attention span, I began to engineer a different way of running experiments,” Carrasco said. “I ended up creating an iPad application that would run the labs experiments and aggregate the data while still providing a ‘game’ interface in order to keep the kids engaged in the experiment.”

Arroyo believes Carrasco’s persistence is the key quality that leads her to success.

“Daniela is the most ambitious, genuine and determined person I know who strives hard to achieve every goal she sets out to accomplish,” Arroyo said. “I believe these qualities are the foundation of why she does what she does, and she is an amazing role model for every person aspiring to prosper in life.”

While still at the Bay, Carrasco did not foresee her life taking the path it did. She originally planned on becoming a doctor, and she had her life planned out with that career path; however, she turned everything around to become an engineer.

“It’s funny because I am the kind of person that always has a plan. When I began high school I had a plan on what I was going to do and how I was going to do it and why I wanted to do those things.

When I began undergrad I had a similar plan. Now did I stick to those plans exactly? Absolutely not,” Carrasco said.

“Life is very complicated, and there will be challenges that you cannot possibly end up down an entirely different path than the one you thought you would, but that is all part of the fun.”

As a Cypress Bay alumna, Carrasco believes she had an advantage over her classmates at MIT. She said the atmosphere and rigor of the school shaped her as a well-rounded individual and provided the foundation she needed to achieve greatness. “[The Bay] creates a sense of individual responsibility and independence which really prepares you for college,” she said.

“I felt I had control over my high school education, which allowed me to take initiative and think about what my education meant to me at the time and how it would affect me in the future. I became intrinsically motivated to excel in my classes not because I wanted to make a grade but because I genuinely enjoyed my classes.”

Arroyo said she is very proud of all that her sister has accomplished. She looks at Carrasco with support, fascination and admiration.

“It is honestly so incredible to be able to tell people about the extraordinary things she has accomplished throughout her life, and I am so proud to be able to call her my sister,” Arroyo said. “I know that in the future she will prosper in all aspects of her life. There is no doubt in my mind that she will be extremely successful and impact our community greatly through her achievements.”

The most important lesson Carrasco has learned so far is how to accept and grow from failure. She said she acknowledges that even the most successful peo-

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ADVENTURE TIME: (Clockwise from top) while interning at the University of Sydney in Australia, Class of 2014 alumna Daniela Carrasco gets an up close experience with native animals. In this internship, Carrasco worked as a researcher at a Child Cognition lab. Carrasco takes a break from picking apples to play catch. During her internship at Apple in California, Carrasco overlooked the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco. She applied her majors in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science to both of her internships.

ple have once failed, and understanding this allows her to be more relaxed and realize that not everything is under her control.

“One thing that all of my successes and my failures have taught me are that in the end, things are always okay,” she said. “This is an important concept. At the beginning of my undergraduate career, I would constantly feel like Chicken Little -- the sky was always falling. I was busy most hours of the day, whether it was doing problem sets, attending lecor studying, that it felt like I barely had time to eat, sleep or hang out with friends.

Once I realized that in the end everything would work itself out, it became a lot easier to fail.”

Though she knows failure is a part of

the eventual process of succeeding, she said she still pushes herself to her limits in order to achieve the best possible result.

“Now this does not mean that I did not put my best foot forward and gave every task that I approached my full attention, but rather than I realized that I am only one person and there are only 24 hours in the day,” she said. “A missed due date does not mean that you are incompetent, not mean that you are not smart, poor it is not your responsibility to please everyone around you. Failure is part of life, and I think I have genuinely learned more from the instances where I have failed than from the times where I have succeeded.”

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Sophomore Derek Sheinberg envisions himself changing the world one day. He believes that by having created the Helping Overcome Problems Effectively (HOPE) club, he is one step closer in doing so.

What started off, when he created it in his freshman year, as a club to assist students with mental illness, bullying and suicide prevention has become a way for Sheinberg to help any student struggling.

“I see myself changing the world one day by helping and informing anyone in my community about certain topics they need help with,” Sheinberg said. “For me, it started with the HOPE club; the club is very important to me because the mental health of everyone is extremely important. We have the HOPE club in 27 schools already across the country, and I know we are on the right track, and we are planning for the future.”

Sheinberg said his main goal for the future is to be able to help others who need it the most, which is the reason why he wants to become a doctor.

“Being able to help other people has drastically changed my life,” Sheinberg said. “I have been able to open up my perspective on many topics and learn something new everyday. Because of this, I plan on being either a plastic surgeon or a neurosurgeon. I have always wanted to help people, and it’s not going to stop after high school.”

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I know I want to be an anthropologist, choosing to join clubs that will help shape my future and the goals I have for myself has been very easy.”

As senior Camila Tussie nears the end of her high school career, she said it has increasingly made her think about her future goals.

“I always used to dream of making a discovery or an invention so important that my name would be cemented in a textbook forever,” Tussie said. “Today, while I still dream of innovating, I dream of creating something that can cure, lift from poverty and simply save lives; I dream of making a difference, and through it all, I hope I can be a kind and loving person at heart.”

For Tussie, the foundation for all of her goals and accomplishments are due to the students and teachers she has met during high school.

“The people [I] have met and the teachers I have encountered have shaped me into a student who is so incredibly driven,” Tussie certain teachers have kindled within me and the love and support I was blessed to receive from my family and my friends. Being pushed and encouraged by those around me has made me a better person and really has made me the person I am today.”

Like Tussie, junior Class President Julia Levy has dreams of making a difference even if it is in the smallest way.

artist, but rather someone impactful in a small community,” Levy said.

“I want to help children with disabilities feel welcome in society and feel like everyone else who they are surrounded by. Overall, I want to show people that these kids are just like us and are just as intelligent school.

“As a forensic anthropologist, I see myself changing the world and capable to accomplish all the things we accomplish.”

Regarding her future goals, Levy also wants to join the by helping families be at peace with their loved ones who have passed away,” Lee said. “I would also like to help ensure that the streets are “I plan on being someone who people look up to,” Levy said. cleared of crime.”

Although Lee is only a freshman, she hopes to accomplish a “I want to be someone who does not care what others think about her. I want to be happy with who I am and be proud of everything that I have lot with her remaining three years in high school.

“Throughout the rest of high school, I hope to get involved achieved; I believe becoming an occupational therapist to help kids in the HOPE club and learn more about it, so it can possibly help me with autism and other disabilities will help me reach a point in my life better plan my future and shape what I want to do,” Lee said. “Because where I’m happy with who I have become.”

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While many students at the Bay have dreams for their futures after high school, so does English and Creative Writing teacher Joyce Seigel, who plans on retiring within the next two years.

“I have one million possibilities and options in my head about what I want to do after leaving [The Bay],” Mrs. Seigel said. “I have always wanted to write a screenplay, or work for an advertising company, or even teach at a college instead, but honestly, I want my my life holds.”

Mrs. Seigel, like Tussie, believes most of her accomplishments throughout her years at the Bay have been due to the people and students she has met since she started teaching.

“I did not expect to have a family of more than two or three of my own children, but I ended up having over 10,000 in the end, and I cannot even explain how grateful I am for having them in my life,” Mrs. Seigel said. “Because of my students and everything they have brought me, I have been humbled by many awards. Every time I get one it does not necessarily make me rich with money, but it empowers me that I have done something good for the community.”

As Lee’s freshman year comes to an end, she said it is important for her to look toward her future and set goals for the person she wants to become.

“To my future self, I tell her to study more, be friendly to everyone and smile no matter what,” Lee said. “I know that in my future I want to be someone that anyone can look up to; I want to be someone who people aspire to be and admire for all the hard work I’ve done.”

Regardless of where in life someone is, Tussie believes, in the end, the mantra that shapes her future is knowing that she can get through anything if she sets goals to reach.

“More than anything, I want my future self to know that no matter how low things can get, or how sad a situation can become, I can get through everything in the end, pushing boundaries and limits,” Tussie said. “I want my future self to be a kindhearted and welcoming individual who is always striving for more, both in my personal life

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“I plan on being either a plastic surgeon or a neurosurgeon. I have always wanted to help people, and it’s not going to stop after high school.”

sophomore Derek Sheinberg “I do not see myself as the first female president or as a famous artist, but rather someone impactful in a small community.”

junior julia levy

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Florida school applicants face high competition grow,” Ms. Felder said. “As a result, we had to disappoint many talented FEATURES EDITOR students as we do not have the space to For more than two years, senior accommodate all of the students who Domingo Alegria had been dreaming applied.” of the day he would read the words: ‘Congratulations, you are now a Gator!’ students from the Bay, including himself, But when the day came to receive his did not deserve to be denied admission decision, Alegria was heartbroken, as for the fall of 2017. he was not offered admission to the “I think it is unbelievable that all of University of Florida (UF). these amazing students who have been “The more I think about it, the more admitted into schools that are arguably it hurts,” Alegria said. “Knowing I was better than the University of Florida were not accepted [to UF] broke my heart, and not granted spots for the class of 2021,” I was torn to pieces. I could not believe Alegria said. “It just doesn’t make a lot of sense to me.” believe it now.”

Even though senior Duncan Ross was Alegria’s love for the school began the accepted to UF, he said Feb. 10 was still moment his older brother enrolled at UF. an emotional day, as he watched many of “After my brother got into UF, it his peers’ dreams get crushed. became obvious to me how good of a “It was a bitter-sweet feeling because school it is,” Alegria said. “Because I even though I was very happy to have visit very often, at least once a month, gotten in, a part of me was very sad and I consider that I have lived the ‘Gator shocked for all of my friends who did lifestyle’. I have been to games, club not,” Ross said. meetings and social events. I have even Ms. Felder said admission to the met with the head of the engineering university may become even more department. I seriously love UF, not only competitive in the years to come, but the for the amazing academics, but also for alternative programs offered will ease the the school spirit.”

According to UF’s Director of process.

Freshman and International Admissions “We anticipate that as the population Andrea Felder, 2017 was the most continues to grow within the state, competitive year yet for admission into we will continue to see an increase the university. in applications. However, we do not “This year, we received an eight anticipate much growth in the size of the percent increase in applications; however, freshman class. So yes, it is possible that the size of our freshman class did not admission to UF will continue to become

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Freshmen Admissions Statistics, Fall 2017 number – 34,553 – 8 percent increase over 2016 total of 32,026.

13,214 for a 38 percent acceptance rate – down from 2016’s acceptance rate of 42.5 percent.

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more selective,” Felder said. “However, we have expanded opportunities to attend UF through programs such as Innovation Academy and the Pathway to Campus Enrollment (PaCE). These two nontraditional admission paths are great options for students who have a strong interest in attending UF.” University of Florida’s decisions were released on senior skip day, Feb. 10.

Alegria said he spent the day with his classmates speculating who would be accepted and what they would do from then.

“I got one step ahead of myself and was already planning on what I would

accepted, but in my head, I was already there,” Alegria said. “The fact that I went one step too far and already assumed that I was there, was what hit me the hardest when I found out I did not get in.”

Ross will attend University of Florida in the fall of 2017 and said he hopes to see many of his friends join him in the future.

“I know that my friends were crushed by the denied admission, but I hope they can transfer into UF later on if they still want to attend,” Ross said. “I would love to see them overcome this obstacle.”

Political clothing expresses beliefs

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In a time of political division among people, senior Camila Tussie does not fear wearing shirts that display controversial political messages such as ‘Hillary for Prison’ and ‘Trump 2016 There Will Be Hell Toupee’.

“I wear political articles of clothing because my beliefs are a part of who I am,” Tussie said. “What I wear and how I Instead of receiving opposition to her political shirts, Tussie said she usually receives compliments for the attire.

“Oftentimes tons of people will comment on what I wear in very positive ways throughout the hallways,” Tussie said. “[They] come up to me and thank me for being brave enough to stand up for what I believe.”

Tussie believes expressing her opinion through clothing is almost no different than saying them through social media.

“The only difference between the two is many people often are not brave enough to physically stand behind their political beliefs, which is why they often hide behind a screen and avoid political conversations in person,” she said. “I love when someone asks me about what I wear, and we have a civilized discussion where we both learn and understand the beliefs of one another. Behind a computer screen many people resort to name-calling and false accusations that are not as prevalent in person, and people commenting on political clothing often builds these productive in-person conversations.”

Like Tussie, senior Hannah Gutner says she wears political shirts to school to express her beliefs.

“I love freedom of speech and being

able to express my political beliefs,” Gutner said. “It’s my right to speak my beliefs and people should be aware of that. ” Junior Ofek Ben-David supports both Tussie’s and Gutner’s political participation and the idea of wearing political-themed clothing. He said he has seen t-shirts that fall all over the political spectrum.

“I do not really mind when I see somebody wear a shirt that supports Donald Trump, Bernie Sanders or Hillary Clinton,” Ben-David said. “The nice thing about the Bay is you are allowed to express yourself however you want, and freedom of expression is fundamental to a society based off of freedom.”

Despite support from students like

senior Camila Tussie

unnecessary for students to wear clothing that broadcasts their political standpoints.

“In school, people should put politics

“I wear political articles of clothing because my beliefs are a part of who I am. What I wear and how I act should

others,” Rosenberg said. “Personally, when I see a political shirt I either feel annoyed or happy. People who shun other people’s beliefs make me frustrated. On the other hand, if someone is wearing a political shirt that supports what I believe in, I get happy because I see that I’m not alone in beliefs and that someone else thinks the way I do. Overall, [political Gutner said she wears her shirts even if other students disagree with it because she believes everyone deserves the right to speak their mind. “[Political beliefs] do not always have to be unanimous or courageous,” Gutner said. “The right to free speech is vital for democracy and successful civil society.

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important to have political conversations with people who might disagree, so you yourself can be more informed and get the other perspective of the issue, which is important in deciding political identity.

Wearing political shirts only starts these conversations.”

Similarly, Tussie said she does not let other people’s opinions about her shirts affect whether or not she wears them.

“We have sadly reached point where being a Republican is like wearing a Scarlet letter ‘R’ on your chest,” Tussie said. “If we do not open ourselves up to and socially because we are so quick to put down and name-call each other, we will never be able to accept each other and grow as a nation.”

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Cont. Page 1 a smooth one. Earlier this year, a tragic and unexplainable loss affected a city, a school and a team. Max Cardenas, a former Lightning player, suffered a fatal skate boarding accident, which left the city of Weston in despair, including the Lightning’s soccer team.

“Max was the best person, friend and teammate you could ever have,” Corredor said. ”He always had a positive attitude and a smile on his face no matter what.”

The Lightning devoted its season to honoring Max, and the players always kept him in their hearts. The Lightning’s season motto was “All for 12,” which recognized Max’s jersey number and the fact that he is the team’s 12th man at all times.

“We will all be honoring Max in the future in our own ways,” Ruibal said.

“Some will continue to play for him in college, and I will try my best to live like him throughout my life.”

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heartbreaking, especially for the seniors who were graduating,” Ruibal said. “That loss motivated us to work extremely hard throughout this season.”

Head Coach Colin Ilgner has led the Lightning for the past three seasons.

Coach Ilgner has coached the team to three straight state championship appearances and has won two state titles since he has been a part of the Lightning. championship for three years, and we had set it as our goal to win it all back in September,” Coach Ilgner said. “This season was especially tough due to everything going on and all the adversities we faced, which made this state title very important.”

Lightning’s team, but only 16 are ending their Cypress Bay soccer career. The 12th Man will forever be apart of the Lightning and its community.

“Graduating this year as a state champion is a great feeling,” Corredor said.

“After everything that happened, we had state title. The team lost all of the senior a special goal to win this championship, leaders from last year, and it was forced to and we accomplished it with our 12th rebuild after an extensive season. ning.”

Deland.

The Lightning will look to rebuild pionship,” Alves said.

The lightning soccer team will return championship run.

“Although seniors make up a large go back to back and gain its sixth title in composition of the team, we have strong the last eight years. returning players that will step up next season in order to defend our state cham-

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ball, so I got a lot of experience, but I just wish we could have went to states,” Garcia said. “I was pretty mad that I could not

Feb. 16, the scoreboard in The Bay’s

This season the Lightning captured its third straight district championship, as considered this season a success for the Lightning.

“I thought the season was a big jump in the right direction for a very young team,” Coach Looky said. “I thought our seniors did a nice job bringing home our third consecutive district title, and a lot of it is credited to the efforts by those seniors and how hard they worked in practice.”

Senior starting forward Matt Ulino believes the ability of the team to work together was one of the main reasons the team was able to be successful this season.

“When we were all working together and communicating is when we were playing our best basketball of the season,” Ulino said “We had so many talented players on the team this year, so when we all played like a team the game came easy to us, and we did a good job all season on

I could not do nothing about it. I just had to cheer my team on from the bench and work harder in the summer to get better”.

Coach Looky said the team was able to capture its third consecutive title by playing with an underdog mentality throughout the year.

“They did not leave anything on the court,” Coach Looky said. “They really worked hard at the end of the year to achieve a goal that a lot of people did not think was possible when we started out The boys basketball team celebrates its district championship after a the year because of our youth.”

39-36 win over Piper. The season came to an end the next game in a 44-40 loss Tyler Krivitzkin also said though building momentum in games”.

The Lightning defense contributed to many of the team’s wins this season.

More than half of the team’s victories came when its opponents failed to

because we will not win without playing defense,” Krivitzkin said. “The two freshmen were phenomenal. Freshmen are not supposed to be doing what Isaiah [Quinteros] and Brandon [Garcia] did, and they both shocked me”.

Tyler Krivitzkin, who was in his second As for the play of the freshmen, the season starting on the varsity team, felt team lost its starting freshman guard every member of the team exceeded his expectations on the defensive end. after he suffered a hairline fracture in his “The seniors played great defense right ankle landing from a rebound. and took a lot of charges. Defense is key “I think it was a good season for me

especially after holding a 15 point lead early on, that the season was a success.

“We were not supposed to win districts, and we proved people wrong,” Krivitzkin said.

The team is losing six seniors and is already preparing for next season, as Coach Looky plans to make a run at the basketball.

Sports Calendar Cypress Bay @ Western, March 16 Everglades @ Cypress Bay, March 21 Cypress Bay @ Pembroke Pines Charter, March 24 Cypress Bay @ Flanagan, March 28

Cypress Bay @ Miramar, March 20 Cypress Bay @ American Heritage-Plantation,March 22 Coral Springs @ Cypress Bay, March 24 Cypress Bay @ West Broward, March 27

American Heritage-Plantation @ Cypress Bay, March 17 Cooper City @ Cypress Bay, March 20 Cypress Bay @ Stoneman Douglas, March 21 Cypress Bay @ West Broward, March 23

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Ever since high school students coached her Weston Warriors’ cheerlead year, her desire became a reality.

“When I cheered on Weston Warriors

in high school.”

relationships with one another.

“Spending time with them is always a blast, and practices and games are

to me not only as an athlete, but as a role model too.”

consideration when vetting high school age volunteers. portray responsibility, which is apparent

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LITTLE WARRIORS: them to learn something about the sport cheerleading team. Her junior coaches inspired her to lead her own team.

they are playing.” best as possible.”

Sophomore Dylan Brandes has grown

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approach is more in tune with what the players want.”

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the district.” believes there are still aspects ing ground balls and getting game.

Josh Keller said he sees well,” Keller said. “But as much better.”

The team practices every day on the

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start out slow, and should try

Keller said the team is excited about BY JOSIE CLANCY new members they have gained.

The Bay’s girls lacrosse team is drills rather than on game strategies. drills and drills. We do not spend time on

“We did all we had to do to win,” said the team puts much emphasis on team. with strength and agility drills in hopes

cause we have a new coach this year and to achieve the high standards that we have game as well as compassionate towards

the team’s goal is to increase its stamina during practices.

“The goal this season is to be the best team in the state, earn the respect we

ing may contain a district championship. talent within the team and how well they play together. school and within this team that anything put the ball into the net, and we have re

each athlete’s mentality and athletic ability. your mind up and trust the process.”

“We all are very excited by the new

playing together since we were younger, dle school,” Forristall said. “We have a lot

coaches having the same mind set.”

victory.

that are hurt right now, but who will be even stronger.”

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Jim Larrañaga has cemented himself as one of college basketball’s greats

NFL franchises overvalue draft prospects’ Combine performance

Following the 2010-2011 NCAA Brown and power forward Dewan Huell.

The team has had continued success college basketball season, the Miami against perennial ACC powerhouses a new head coach to transform their during Larrañaga’s tenure, as he boasts program, and they could not have made winning records with Miami against both North Carolina (UNC) and Duke. This a better choice than the one they made.

The team signed former George was simply no more than a dream for Mason head coach Jim Larrañaga in Miami before Larranaga’s arrival; year 2011, and “Coach L” took no time turning after year, Miami was a pushover win for the likes of Duke, UNC, and other elite The U into a basketball school.

Prior to Larrañaga’s arrival, Miami teams.

Miami’s basketball took a hiatus from conference record in its seven seasons 1971-1985, and upon its return, the team in the competitive Atlantic Coast was completely irrelevant on a national Conference (ACC). Larrañaga changed scale; it was a failing program at a college known only for football. This made the his team to a 9-7 conference record in the signing of Jim Larrañaga a logical one, as he took an Atlantic 10 team in George 2011-2012 season.

Mason to the Final Four in 2006, showing that he was fully capable of bringing a Bottom Line: into national prominence out of Current Miami basketball team nowhere. head coach jumpstarted In a sport where level of program success is typically mirrored year after the program. year, the complete turnaround Larrañaga But the real surprise came in his and Miami experienced is truly unmatched second season, when the Hurricanes took in the last decade, and the fact that they the nation by storm to go 29-7 overall and did it in arguably the greatest conference 15-3 in conference play, winning both in college basketball makes it even more the ACC regular season championship impressive. and the ACC tournament, both program Miami’s 2016-2017 season is currently going better than expected, after the team That year, Larrañaga won the lost three star players to graduation last Naismith College Coach of the Year, star season. The Hurricanes are the number point guard Shane Larkin won the ACC nine seed in the ACC tournament and are Co-Player of the Year and multiple others expected to make the NCAA tournament were named to All-ACC teams. after ending the regular season with a 20That 2012-2013 team only reached the 10 record.

Sweet 16 in the NCAA Tournament, but Larrañaga is bringing in yet another they set the tone for the future of Miami elite recruiting class next year, headlined basketball, paving the road for the 20152016 team to also reach the Sweet 16. shooting guard Lonnie Walker.

Larrañaga has turned Miami into a At 67-years-old, Coach L is nearing the recruiting magnet, signing elite recruits age where coaches consider retirement, year after year. The team’s 2016 recruiting but no matter when he leaves, the program class included the program’s two highest will continue to feel the effects of his recruits in history in combo guard Bruce tenure for many years.

The NFL scouting Combine is considered a milestone event for many young football players trying to make it into the league. It is a chance for them to show team scouts and coaches their athleticism, physical traits and basic football skills. However, the combine is an inaccurate representation of players’ abilities to actually play football.

The event that brought this to my attention was the 40-yard dash at the 2017 scouting combine, when wide receiver John Ross’s broke the longstanding record with 4.22 seconds. As impressive as this was, it should not make that much of a difference to teams who are considering drafting a wide receiver, as there are many other traits a receiver must possess that cannot be tested with drills. Even though there are drills that test the receivers’ pass catching and route running, if it is not in a real game scenario.

All receivers should be able to run basic routes and catch passes thrown right at their chest. Scouts should be drafting players based on their pure athleticism rather than their performance of a drill.

The scouting combine is particularly unimportant for a couple of positions, one of them being quarterback. Some of the most critical traits of a quarterback cannot be shown through drills: his ability to recognize coverage, avoid a sack and most importantly, keep the ball out of the defender’s hands. Since the only passes quarterbacks make at the combine are to uncovered receivers, this does not test their actual accuracy. The difference between throwing to open receivers and covered receivers is huge.

Furthermore, many of the drills at

FACE OFF YES In recent years, the NHL has made strides in updating the rules and regulations of the game. The league has been looking for new ways to keep the game fast-paced and intriguing for fans. Two years ago, the NHL implemented a new regular season overtime system that overthrew the old 4-on-4 sudden death rule. The overtime period is played with each team at 3-on-3 manpower (plus a goaltender) for a full 5-minute period. This new approach has been widely excitement. With fewer players on the ice, teams are more susceptible to odd-man rushes and breakaways, which has limited best of three shootouts or one-on-ones after overtime.

In the playoffs, there is no shootout at all. If teams are tied after regulation, they play continuous 5-on-5 20-minute overtime periods until someone scores. The shootout is not the right way to end a hockey game. Similar to penalty kicks in soccer, the player has one shot to beat the goalie.

The shootout undermines the players’ ability to score goals against other players, and it pressures the goalie to come up with a save. The league should eliminate shootouts because the game should end with a real hockey goal. If the NHL were to eliminate the shootout, they could just continue the 3-on-3 overtime until a team scores. This is fairer for both

far as they can without a running start, it makes me wonder if the team scouts actually pay any attention to this at all, because I would not. Also, positions such as punters and offensive linemen will never rely on their speed to make a big play. For punters, all that matters is their leg, and for the offensive linemen, their strength.

Bottom Line: The NFL Combine is an inaccurate representation of players’ skills.

There are many examples of players who either boosted their draft status at the combine, or fell in the draft because

time Pro Bowl selection and two time AllPro selection, is a player who allowed his stock to fall at the combine. Even though he was a unanimous All-American at Louisville, his combine performance was considered weak by many teams, and they were not sure if he was built for the NFL. Dumervil fell all the way to the fourth round, where he was selected by the Broncos. As many of the defenders selected before him would be out of the league in a couple years, he would go on to have a very respectable NFL career.

Other players who also had this effect from the combine were Tom Brady, maybe the greatest player to every play the game, and Terrell Suggs, a feared veteran linebacker and the 2011 Defensive Player of the Year. Even though these examples are just three out of thousands of combine participants, it shows the relevance of the combine to a player’s abilities.

The point is collegiate players should positions, or sometimes even everyone.

For example, even though the broad jump be scouted almost completely off their is a solid portrayal of athleticism, once again, it is not a skill that a player will use their performance in an event that is in a game. When I see players leaping as barely even integrated within football.

Should the NHL eliminate the shootout?

NO The NHL season is an 82-game long marathon that has players limping into the playoffs by the end of the season.

Playing 60 minutes every night is a hardship on the players, and adding in a 5-minute overtime and a shootout is tough; eliminating the shootout would only detriment the players.

Longer games add more chances of injury, and that is everything the NHL wants to avoid during the regular season. The shootout is a key component to the game to keep players healthy. The shootout keeps the games from not going too much longer and is an excellent display of skill. In has been condensed into a best of seven series. The next goal should determine a winner not a shootout. The possibility of games lasting long into the night during the regular season for every game that goes into overtime would not be good for the viewers. Teams are already complaining that the season is too long as it is and adding an extended overtime would probably create more problems. The shootout was created strictly to get rid of ties, and it is working. The added ice time would just ensure that the players run out of gas by the playoffs. The shootout is an important part of the NHL regular season, and I agree it has no place being in the playoffs, but it is essential to keep players healthy by the time playoffs come around.

-Jeremy Jackson

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Softball team starts season with 6-2 record softball,” Coach Shapiro said.

The team holds the second place spot The Bay’s varsity softball team in the 9A district 12 standings, and is only opened up its 2017 season with a 6-2 overall record, including a 4-1 district which Western high school stands. record. The Lightning’s last game was a low scoring away loss against district rival, Western High School.

The team has been “The team has been playing together really well so far, and we are looking to playing together really continue our success throughout the rest well so far, and we are

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Kandace Marciniak said.

The Lightning’s roster consists of 14 girls, in which 13 are underclassmen.

looking to continue our success throughout the rest of the season.

senior and is also a captain on the team.

“It is tough to lead 13 girls while being the only senior, but I love the challenge,”

Kandace Marciniak

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“Our early district success is opportunity, and I know the other 13 girls important because it sets the tone and will always have my back.” gives us momentum into the rest of the season with the Lightning, and she season,” Marciniak said.

The team’s success has not come currently has a batting average of .600, which is higher than the nation’s .350 without hard work. The Lightning practices everyday for more than two average.

“Throughout the last three years on hours, while working on drills and the team, Coach Shapiro has helped the improving weaknesses.

PHOTO SUBMITTED BY KANDACE MARCINIAK “The practices help the team and I entire team and I become better players prepare for our upcoming games and STARTING STRONG: The 2017 softball team has enjoyed a 6-2 start to its season, headlined by four district wins. Consisting of only one senior out of 14

The Lightning’s head coach, Lonny Shapiro has been coaching at the Bay for 15 years. Coach Shapiro has tallied more than 50 wins while coaching the Lightning.

“Coaching has been a big part of my life, and the best part is teaching the players life lessons that are bigger than

previous games,” Marciniak said.

According to Coach Shapiro, the Lightning focuses on the present more better every day, the Lightning has set a than the future. The team has only set one Karma describes that the players will get “We will see where that takes us at the out of the season what they put into it.

“The Karma theme portrays the end of the day,” Coach Shapiro said.

Aside from the sole goal to get outcome of the team’s work ethics, in

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games,” Marciniak said.

While the renovations are a gift to the team for their hard work, it is also an honor that the girls must earn. According to Keith, when the dugouts were initially redone, the players could not put their stuff in the new cubbies until they showed that they deserved it by working hard during games and practices.

The girls softball team started the new season off with a fresh team and a fresh of renovations that began the week of Feb. 13 and ended with a reveal of the new on Sunday, Feb. 26.

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privilege,” Keith said. “It is going to make us work harder so that we can earn our right to play on it.”

The renovation project was largely led by the efforts contributed by Todd Kuntze, a parent of one of the softball players. Kuntze initiated the renovations by calling the City of Weston’s main

It is not often that the softball team gets any attention from the school.

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that was put into this project.

improvements done. The project was implemented mainly to guarantee the

-sophomore Hunter Keith

“I never turn down an opportunity to do something, so I jumped into this project with both feet and gave it 100 percent of my energy,” Mr. Kuntze said.

Mr. Kuntze said the renovations are an ongoing project, and they will continue to

“It is not often that the softball team gets any attention from the school,” Keith said. “So, I am really grateful for all of the time and effort that was put into this project.”

The renovations included leveling out

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Kandace Marciniak said.

According to the Marciniak, a key addition to the renovations was the update of the dugouts. The team worked with the maintenance crew and parent volunteers to install new cubbies within the dugout.

10 times nicer and it is more enjoyable This addition aims to reduce the amount Parents and employees of the City of Weston worked together to add the Bay’s logo behind the home plate and add grass and blue mulch in front of the dugouts.

“It is nice that they added so much

which good karma results from hard work and dedication, and bad karma results from negativity and poor work ethics,” Marciniak said.

of litter that typically accumulates during games and will hopefully make for an easier transition between innings. The team also redecorated the dugouts with a fresh coat of paint.

“A less cluttered area leads to a less cluttered mind, so even this small change has already improved the quality of our

to come, hopefully accomplishing more tasks as they gain more sponsors. Things like attaining a new scoreboard, batting cage and warm-up stations, remain on the team’s to-do list.

“I wish we had unlimited funds to be able to do the entire list,” Mr. Kuntze said. “ But, we are slowly checking off one at a

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ATHLETES TO WATCH SAM CHENOY

REBECCA HALE

What made you want to start playing lacrosse?

My little brother started playing lacrosse before I did. I used to go to all of his games with my mom. I talked to one of his coaches, and he expressed to me how amazing lacrosse is and that I’d probably do well, so I began to practice throwing balls with my brother, and I fell in love with the sport.

I started playing lacrosse after a family friend introduced me to the I had been playing tennis, but I liked being part of a team rather than competing by myself.

What was your best achievement in your lacrosse career thus far?

Winning a draw control contest at a college camp and receiving free gear [was my best accomplishment]. I was super surprised because I

What is your diet throughout the season?

My diet in general does not really change besides forcing myself to drink a lot more water, so I do not cramp up in practice or a game.

tried it out. I was extremely happy all the work I had put in for those months was worth it.

What has been your biggest achievement since you started playing lacrosse?

I was invited to play with team Israel this upcoming winter. I will train in New York over Christmas before going to Israel to participate in a week of touring, volunteering and lacrosse. I am really honored that I was chosen, and I will get to compete against top Israeli high school teams and even against European teams.

What are you looking forward to this season?

I am looking forward to playing tougher teams this year, as we have not played against intense teams yet. Unfortunately, I have been out due to a broken foot, so I am looking forward What do you hope to athletically accomplish after high school?

I would like to compete in college either as a runner or a

How has lacrosse impacted your daily life?

schools, but I would like to attend a school that will provide me with an excellent education, not just an athletic career.

practice every weekday and tons of games throughout the season. Playing keeps me active and forces me to be more disciplined.

How has lacrosse impacted your everyday life?

What motivates you to keep playing lacrosse?

My love for the sport and my desire to do my best keeps me playing this sport. The dedication I see in

portant decisions, and these choices impact my whole team.

-Jessica Russo

GOAL: MAKE REGIONALS GOAL: STAY UNDEHEIGHT: 5’8” FEATED TEAM: BOYS LACROSSE HEIGHT: 6’2 CLASS OF 2018

POSITION: MIDDLE BLOCKER TEAM: VARSITY VOLLEYBALL CLASS OF 2018

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What is your main source of motivation?

My main source of motivation is internal, rather than material, because I really want to better myself as a player. I believe I have a lot of potential to be better than I am right now.

reassures me that putting in a lot of my time is worth it.

Class of 2020 Height: 6’1’’

sport.

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GOAL: SCORE OVER 50 GOALS HEIGHT: 5’7” TEAM: GIRLS LACROSSE CLASS OF 2019

SPRING SEASON STATISTICS Boys Varsity Lacrosse Cardinal Gibbons

L 4-17

@ Cooper City

W 15-11

@ Flanagan

W 12-7

West Boca Raton

L 9-10

Archbishop McCarthy

L 6-11

@ Pines Charter

W 16-2

West Broward

L 12-13

Flanagan Charles

W 21-7

@ Western

L 18-11

Girls Varsity Lacrosse

Boys Tennis

@ Flanagan

W 22-7

@ Pines Charter

W 7-0

American Heritage

W 9-3

Cooper City

W 7-0

North Broward

W 23-9

@Nova

W 7-0

@ Nova

W 9-8

Western

W 7-0

West Broward

W 6-5

@ Cardinal Gibbons

W 6-1

@ Coral Springs

W 13-4

Everglades

W 7-0

Girls Tennis @ Pines Charter

W 4-3

Cooper City

W 6-1

@Nova

W 7-0

Western

W 5-2

@ Cardinal Gibbons

L 1-5

Everglades

W 7-0

*All information as of March 9th

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“The Bachelor” unites young fan base While junior Paige Lewis used to obsess over Disney Channel and with ABC’s “The Bachelor” and “The Bachelorette” unintentionally began.

“My sister and her friends always used to have watch parties and they would guess who the next person voted off

beginning of my love for the show.”

Bachelor” and “The Bachelorette” so interesting is the intense anticipation the show’s producers put on each week’s episode.

Do you think “The Bachelor” is realistic?

Do you watch “The Bachelor” Weekly?

yes 7%

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seeing them travel the world to all these insane places and it’s always cute to see them fall in love.”

For guidance counselor Sheryll daughter Jennifer Wilson won season 9 of “The Bachelor.”

Would you ever want to go on “the Bachelor?”

such a great experience for my daughter

was the one who actually made her do it.

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the relationships take place as the show progresses. these relationships actually do have a

brother but hasn’t had much luck with his predictions thus far. watches it with her brother and dad.

“My dad and my brother love watching predictions based off of the way the girls think it’s fun to watch it with family and looked without really understanding hear what they have to say about it.”

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is always entertaining and me and my friends have watch parties most Monday even though he is a boy watching the nights which is always a good bonding experience.” the season.”

Corliss said while she’s not a part of Lewis said she believes “The Bachelor” and “The Bachelorette” are some of the most entertaining reality Ms. Wilson believes that the show she sometimes wishes she joined one to participate more in the action of the show. think it should be looked at differently at away from the true meaning of what it good experience for her daughter to have. should’ve joined a league at the beginning it not just because it’s entertaining to see but she learned a lot from her time on the me and friends already watch the show show.”

Junior Madelyn Corliss said she loves watching “The Bachelor” and “The competition between us.”

While Corliss usually watched “The Bachelorette” because of the fact that it’s reality television and she can see Bachelor” and “The Bachelorette”

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[also] because it’s interesting to see the places they travel and the connections that are made.”

“What’s great about it is how entertaining always have something to talk about with the beginning of the season with his my friends.”

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Upon hearing the jingle that accompanied her favorite television programs as a young child, Senior Ally Henky reminisces about when she would look forward to new episodes of her favorite shows on Disney Channel and Nickelodeon.

“I loved shows like ‘That’s So Raven’ and ‘Hannah Montana,’ but I was not able to watch them whenever and wherever I wanted to, so I loved it when they came on TV,” Henky said.

With changing times comes prominent changes in the ways viewers are able to access their favorite shows. Whereas watching shows live was previously very popular, the convenient aspect of online large contributing factor to the decreasing popularity in the live option.

Senior Isabel Gascue said it is rare for her to ever watch shows on her actual TV. More times than not, Gasque said she prefers watching shows and movies on her computer.

“I think it’s really cool that if I ever miss an episode I’m able to just go online access to more episodes and I don’t have to wait so I get to watch my shows at the click of a button.”

Henky said these new technological advancements promote binge watching because of the increased availability of time and place they would like.

“Right now I’m watching ‘How to Get

Away with Murder’ and I love it because I get to just lay in my bed and totally binge because I have dozens and dozens of episodes waiting for me any time I feel like watching the show,” Henky said.

Human Geography teacher Timothy Petraitis said he does not pay for cable anymore. Mr. Petraitis said it is a tremendous waste of money because the shows he watches are all on demand or available through television watching programs.

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I think the future of television is all in the computer. It is undeniable that having that many shows to choose from is much more desirable than having to wait around an entire week for only one episode to air.

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-sophomore Christian Aniello “Recently, I cancelled my cable simply because I never found myself using it and I realized that I had no reason to keep it around,” he said.

Mr. Petraitis said he thinks live television is declining in popularity because of the overwhelming amount of commercials, which typically consume more than half of the shows he likes to view.

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“If I want to watch the local news and I end up watching commercials the whole time, I end up feeling uninformed and unproductive which is a big waste of my time,” he said.

Mr. Petraitis said his daughter, who advantage of these opportunities by watching the movies she is required to complete her assignments on at her leisure.

“My daughter has to watch movies analytical tasks her professors assign and any time she desires is very convenient for a busy college student like her,” Mr. Petraitis said.

Sophomore Christian Aniello said he recognizes that shows are rapidly changing compared to the past. Anielio

said shows are becoming more and more stimulating and they depict intense, violent and sometimes even graphic content.

“Now the most popular shows are ones like ‘How to Get Away With Murder,’ ‘Stranger Things’ and ‘American Horror Story,’” Aniello said.

Aniello says the variety of shows he and Hulu allow him to change up the shows he watches whenever he feels the urge to do so.

“I think the future of television is all in the computer,” Aniello said. “It is undeniable that having that many shows to choose from is much more desirable than having to wait around an entire week for only one episode to air.”

The circuiT recommends “Paranoid Android” Radiohead Alternative Rock This song represents the unique, eerie and melancholic sound that Radiohead is known for. The soft guitar strumming and lyrics carries the listener through a sea of despair throughout the song.

“Clint Eastwood” Gorillaz Alternative Rap

“My Favorite Part ” Mac Miller Ft. Ariana Grande Hip Hop Built around a wobbly bass line, “My Miller being much more of a crooner than a rapper. It is the only song on his album, “The Divine Feminine,” that communicates that the female is more than just an object.

cool and an unmistakable sort of evil.

“Puzzle Pieces” Gorillaz is known for delivering some of the catchiest songs of the 2000s, and this song Saint Motel

Indie Pop

“The Less I Know the Better” Tame Impala Psychedelic Rock

Although the lyrics are sad, the psychedelic rhythm and musicality of this song keeps it from being a downer. The groovy tune serves the purpose of lifting someone’s spirit.

“Puzzle Pieces” is based around an exuberant, irresistible piano line that just does not quit, and it is just about one of the easiest songs to get stuck in listeners’ heads. The song raises its own bar with each note being just as good as the one before.

An ongoing feature that includes lesser known songs by popular artists and songs from up and coming artists.

This month’s playlist was compiled by staffer Wanda Mora.

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Childish Gambino R&B/Soul

This is an openhearted track that is possibly inspired by the birth of Gambino’s son last year. The slow funk Gambino is digging into something that feels unique to his heart, and not just his

“Take Me Out” Franz Ferdinand Alternative Rock A classic staple for the band Franz Ferdinand, this song is perfect for some hardcore head banging and shouting with its heavy guitar and rapid playing of the drums. It is one of the few indie songs that contains such a strong guitar riff in its opening.

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Beyoncé dominates music industry

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To senior David Bruggen, Beyoncé Knowles Carter is an icon, who ranks among artists like Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston and Elvis Presley.

Bruggen has said she is an extremely others.

“I love how Beyoncé is such a

them and be who I am and not care about Beyoncé is a 22-time Grammy

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“Her lyrics are relatable to other women because she talks about things said. same concert as Bruggen. She says it was “It was so amazing to see her in concert because her voice is so amazing “She makes every concert and show the

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“I can easily tell you that Beyoncé has

News broke recently that Beyoncé huge deal. twins. Twitter immediately had the news trending, and Bruggen said he went crazy Mrs. Machado said. “Pregnancy is

Beyoncé live on her Formation World Tour last year when it started in Miami.

He said that no other concert has ever

“I started listening to Beyoncé when

everyone.

English teacher Erica Machado is a

Bruggen said. “Many artists have tried to

Malone said. “I know I can do anything I with Beyoncé and make everything a

Mrs. Machado said she thinks the

Dr. Seuss stories

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On alongside other teachers and students, ham and the mischievous thing one and in a way that is very easy to understand. thing two.

“I am getting ready to show my said. “For me, reading Dr. Seuss when

For senior Valentina Hernandez, her that his books are intended to be comical and unrealistic, leaving kids with the “I love to write and draw, and many Hernandez said. “He has so many original ideas, and his ideas are so broad, CAT IN THE HAT: “I just remember we would always be that they are easy to bounce my own ideas Hernandez said that she thinks teachers like to read Dr. Seuss to kids so the whole world still turns to Dr. Seuss Dr. Seuss to teach kids at a college level.

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Drama club cabaret exhibits talents

BY PATRICIA FERNANDEZ

The Lighting Drama program hosted a night of indulgent entertainment on Feb. 22 in the auditorium. The Dessert Cabaret was a showcase in which drama students performed their highest rated pieces from their Thespian District Competition.

“I’m in American Musical Theater (AMT) myself, so I was really compelled to come see my classmates in this performance,” junior Veronica Campbell said.

“Everybody was so amazing, and they all

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I liked how unique all the pieces were; some didn’t have spoken words and you had to interpret what was happening and what it was about, which was very cool.

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-freshman Samantha Henky The event featured a presentation of several small group musicals, solos and short acting scenes. An open dessert “buffet” offering an array of sweets and baked goods welcomed guests before they took their seats. The event was open to anyone who wished to attend and the money raised by ticket sales went toward funding the club.

“All these performances were rated Superior in competition, so for Dessert Cabaret, it was more [about] perfecting and brushing up the pieces than heavy rehearsal,” junior Daniela Machado said.

Machado performed a solo titled “When I Look at You” from the musical “The Scarlet Pimpernel” and was a part of the large group, which performed “Living Dead” from the musical “Jasper in Deadland.”

“The show was great practice because we’re also taking these pieces to States,” Machado said.

Samantha Lorie, who also performed in the large group at Dessert Cabaret, said that rehearsals had been going on since the second week of school, on Mondays and Wednesdays right after school until STANDING OVATION: (Top) American Musical Theater teacher and drama club adviser Cynthia Lutwin collects proceeds from the event that go toward the about 6 or 6:30 in the evening.

“Hectic is the word that comes to mind when I think of rehearsals,” Lorie said. “Before a show, I usually go off to the side, backstage, where no one is really around and I take a moment to get into character.”

Along with various cakes and pies, beverages were also available for those attending the event. All food and drinks were included in the $10 entrance fee.

“For a long time, I’ve been really interested in music and acting so I decided to come to Dessert Cabaret to check it out,” freshman Samantha Henky said.

“I liked how unique all the pieces were; some didn’t have spoken words and you had to interpret what was happening and what it was about, which was very cool.”

Sheeran album amazes Snapchat introduces

BY CASEY MENTEN PUBLIC RELATIONS MANAGER

Ed Sheeran’s third album, “Divide,”

tone through the overall sound and beat of the songs.

Sheeran does not get too far from his comfort zone with “Divide,” as he sticks to his laidback “boy with a guitar” style.

Although the album is nothing less of spectacular, it is disappointing that Sheeran did not take this opportunity to reach outside of his comfort zone to produce new and fresh music. The music on “Divide” is incredible, but it almost seems to resemble all of his past work.

The Deluxe edition of the album possesses some of Sheeran’s best music, only accessible to fans willing to pay extra. It features four bonus tracks: “Barcelona,” an exotic telling of love; “Bibia Be Ye Ye,” a lighthearted ballot that describes life’s troubles; “Nancy Mulligan,” a lovely song that intertwines traditional Celt-

and love expressed beautifully through unique lyrics. Each song on the artist’s new track expounds on life’s deepest yet most unrecognized moments. These moments translate into songs that are relatable and comfortable.

Released on March 3, “Divide” perfectly coincides with Sheeran’s prior albums to further form his coffeehouse style as a musician.

“Divide” describes life as it is; unlike other artists, Sheeran does not use his music to glamorize life. He uses his music to chronicle “Save Myself,” a heartbreaking song follove, heartbreak and his own personal lowing the troubles of love. nostalgia. The end result is music that lisOverall, “Divide” is yet another hit teners can relate to on a personal level. produced by Sheeran. Although it shows a striking similarity to his previous alyet he has a way of turning his pain into bums, this most recent release is still a a story that he can share through his bal- masterpiece. Through ballads that expose lads. Even though the majority of the lyr- the true moments found in life and love, ics on the “Divide” album have dismal Ed Sheeran has created an album that undertones, the entire album does not re- touches the heart.

BY CAITY BURDASH

Snapchat Spectacles are the popular app’s new camera-equipped sunglasses.

The glasses are $130 and contain a small camera that allows users to take video recordings by clicking a button. Specs can record snaps up to 30 seconds long and the content remains on the glasses until t ra nsfer red to the ‘Memories’ section on the Snapchat app via Bluetooth.

T h e concept of the specs is extremely unique; however, the features are also present in the free Snapchat application. It is unnecessary to spend more than $100 on a pair of glasses that can do the same thing as a free app. The specs also do not take still photos, only video recordings.

The specs record circular video, so after the images are transferred to a cellular device, by turning the phone horizontally and vertically, more of the image can be seen. The content that comes from the specs’ recordings is at a

point of view perspective, which is a very distinctive feature of the glasses.

Aside from the technical functions of the product, the look is very modern and fresh. The appearance is just like that of a normal pair of sunglasses. They have fun details like the yellow circles around the camera lenses at either side of the frame and they come in three colors; teal, coral and black. The glasses are completely sturdy and don’t fall off easily, which is what makes it appeal to action-seeking people or athletes.

Snapchat Specs are now being sold online through the Snapchat Spectacles website. They deliver within two to four weeks. This is much more convenient out to New York or California, where Snap Bot vending machines sell the sunglasses. Specs are not sold in stores, only in Snap Bots and now online.

Overall, Snapchat Spectacles are clearly a unique tech product and have drawn in many buyers. They have caused videography to become a social-norm.

Aside from some negativities within the product itself and the price, it is obvious that Snapchat has stepped up to the plate and invented a futuristic tool that will likely be used for years to come.

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“The Lion King, Jr.” shares classic story

BY GILLIAN D’ONOFRIO ARTS & ENT. COPY EDITOR

With his safety in the hands of the backstage crew, freshman Thomas Ince jumped to Mufasa’s death when battling with his on-stage brother Scar, played by freshman Eugenio Reina, in “The Lion King, Jr.” During the practice runs Ince would be clipped into the harness and jump off the makeshift Pride Rock, hoping there was enough tension in the ropes for him to descend smoothly. out I would be on a harness but after getting used to it, I realized I was in safe hands,” Ince said.

The American Musical Theatre’s freshman class (AMT 1) performed “The Lion King, Jr.” on Feb. 15 at 4:30 p.m. and Feb. 16 and 17 at 7:00 p.m. in the auditorium.

“I think since this show is based off of a movie that most of the cast grew up watching it was easy for them to get even more into the production,” AMT teacher Cynthia Lutwin said.

Mrs. Lutwin said since the show was based off of African animals and African culture, it was more challenging than most shows.

“The characters are very complex and tics so the cast really had to practice perfecting their character’s traits,” she said.

Preparation for the audition process

auditioned with a monologue and song they chose themselves. Then they were taught music and a dance from the show that they had to reproduce. Finally, they did a cold reading from the script, followed by callbacks and the cast list came out.

“When I refreshed the cast list page and found out I got [Scar,] the role I wanted, I was so happy and excited to start working on such a fun character to play,” Reina said.

The show featured costumes and props that were handmade by the cast and crew of the show.

“There was this stigma of having to do these elaborate costumes for the show but we didn’t. The kids painted their own costumes at a painting party we had and everyone’s costumes came out awesome,” HAKUNA MATATA: The AMT 1 class performed “Lion King, Jr.,” a musical Mrs. Lutwin said. “I think it made the cast feel good to put so much effort into creating these costumes and then being able to put them on display during the show.”

Although this show had an all fresh- he also had to deal with a normal case of the nerves take over,” Ince said forming for many of the actors, including stage fright.

Mrs. Lutwin says she treats her stuReina.

“It’s normal for actors to get nervous dents as professionals, which brings out right before a show, but I try and stay their abilities to the fullest. where I played the role of Malcolm, a calm and remember that my class has “This ninth grade class is so talented young boy, so it was very different to play worked so hard so no matter what it will and I think they are going to be stars,” Scar in this production,” Reina said. “The be a great show,” Reina said.

Mrs. Lutwin said. “Their work ethic and best part in playing the character was all Like Reina, Ince is also able to put his talent and their determination all adds up. of the energy that went into playing such nerves aside while performing.

I think what made the show most special a hated and twisted character.”

“When I get on stage, I am putting on and successful was that the cast was so a show and have to perform so it’s kind passionate about the production.” the show was trying not to laugh when of hard to do that while also worrying he pushed Ince off of Pride Rock but that about nervousness, so I usually don’t let

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Gaga diverts from typical spunky style “Joanne”

BY LUCY CELENTANO ARTS & ENT. PHOTO EDITOR

Following Lady Gaga’s last collection, itself gaining popularity among a fresh new audience, a feat that was unexpectbum was released on Oct. 21, 2016 and presented a new outlook on music for the artist. Prior to “Joanne,” Gaga’s work was characterized by her spunky songs and unique pop style, depicted through songs like “Bad Romance” and “Poker Face.”

With “Joanne,” Gaga makes it highly apparent that her motivation for this album was much different than those of years past.

Although “Joanne” is still included in the pop genre, Gaga quotes that this is her idea of “pop without makeup.” Taking a more serious approach, motivation for the lead song “Joanne” stemmed from the recent death of Gaga’s aunt. The artist’s former disco and electronic approach was replaced with a much more authentic, in-

majority of songs in her newest album.

Prior to “Joanne,” the intended audience was those in search of energetic albums, but there is now a greater possibility that an entirely new set of admirers in addition to her dedicated fans will be drawn to her music due to the presence of more instruments and greater emotional

meaning behind lyrics.

Songs from the album that have a more serious tone include “Diamond Heart,” “Million Reasons” and “Joanne.”

Along with several others, these songs are calm and do not include loud instruments with which the artist was previously associated. The leading song of the album

is much less upbeat than others, having a slow beat and meaningful lyrics, which encourages deeper personal connection with the emotions Gaga portrays through this particular song.

On the other hand, songs on the album like “A-YO” show Gaga’s more playful and easygoing attitude. Lyrics discuss how she plans to “relax and have fun with friends.” Throughout the entire song, a persistent clapping noise remains present, which keeps the song light and energetic in comparison with the others.

Another interesting aspect of Gaga’s album is the cover image. In older albums, images included interesting and thoughtprovoking pictures aimed at showing the artist’s wild side. With “Joanne,” the coving but a hat with her hair placed neatly on one side of her face. All factors combined allow for a very neutral, basic album cover different from anything else the artist has ever released before.

Overall, Gaga’s newest album portrays the artist in an entirely new light compared to previous albums released.

Songs in “Joanne” are diverse considering lyrics range from empowering, motivating pieces with individual senses of emotion to upbeat, electronic songs that are more reminiscent of the artists older albums like “Artpop” and “The Fame.”

Unexpected ending to Fantasy novel starts trilogy surprises readers slow, gains suspense “King’s Cage”

BY HAYLEY PRINCZ

“King’s Cage,” the thrilling third installment in the Red Queen series, picks up exactly where its dragging predecessor, “Glass Sword,” left off. The diabolical King Maven Barrow, known as the lightning girl for her electro-kinetic ability, prisoner. As his prisoner, Maven puts Mare through various forms of torture and deprives her of her lightning ability through the use of an ability-silencing element: Silent Stone.

Though a large part of the book consists of Mare’s imprisonment, it also features perspectives of other characters, something the two prior books lacked.

These alternate points-of-view shed light on the world outside of Mare’s imprisonment and what the friends she left behind are doing to try to save her. Once her friends accomplish their goal of rescuing her, and Mare regains her lightning abil-

ity, she reunites with her love interest, the exiled Prince Cal. Despite their growing love, Cal is still indecisive about where his loyalties lie: with his country and his people or with Mare. This causes his character to be less likeable than he had been in BY LEXI FLECHNER the previous two books because he does not fully dedicate himself to Mare while ment in the new fantasy trilogy, “The Sword.” Eventually, this internal conseries is part of Shadowhunters Novels, and Cal, allowing for an unexpected but an intricate world made up of many semind-blowing plot twist ending follow- ries and spinoff books. This new series ing. takes place In“King’s ter the end of C a g e , ” the original Mare is series, “The no longer Mortal Ina com- struments,” p l e t e - which was ly self- made into a centered movie and a cha r a c - TV series. ter and it is not as This novel, unbea r- which came able to out March f o l l o w 3, centers on her nar- shadowhuntr a t i o n s ers, half-anas it is gel half-huin earli- man warer books riors sworn f r o m to protect the the se- world from ries. Ev- d e m o n s . ery char- F o l l o w acter in ing Emma “K ing’s Carstairs, a C a g e ” young, orgoes through great character develop- phan shadment, something that its predecessor owhunter, the novel unravels the mystelacks. An addition of romance allows the rious murders taking place all over Los Angeles. Emma, along with her best last book. friend Julian, Jules, Blackthorn and his family, must solve the murders before some kind of dark magic takes place and

“Lady Midnight”

rips apart the fabric of their lives. The plot line encaptures, excites and surprises all throughout the novel.

The book is a whopping 668 pages, which can be slow at times. The prologue is extremely boring and drags on for too many pages. It takes some time to get into the substance of the book but speeds up once the world is completely explained and the plot is in place.

Although this book takes place in a heavily explored world, it manages to bring in new elements never divulged in the other novels.

The ideas of parabatai love and necromancy, a type of sorcery that supposedly can bring back the dead, are introduced in this novel and have never been talked about in the other series. This makes each book new and unique to the Shadowhunters Novels universe.

Despite its slow start, this book ultimately rewards readers with a fresh tale of romance, adventure and mystery. The end of this book leaves off where the next book “Lord of Shadows” will pick up when it is released on May 23.

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Chorus group prepares for state competition

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Chorus is currently in the midst of preparing for the Florida Vocal Association Competition (States) at Florida Atlantic University in Palm Beach on April 7. Participating students will perform a set of songs for a panel of judges who will score them based on their individual performances and then “There is a huge stress level that goes along with performing at States,” Chorus teacher Bradley Franks said. “You want the students to perform well and they only perform at the level the director takes them to.”

In order to qualify for the state competition, the competitors must receive a superior rating from two of the three judges at the District competition, which took place Feb. 10. Junior and Soprano Section Leader Daniela Machado is one of the performers competing at States.

“States is a lot like the Districts one; however, all the people who are performing, had superior ratings and the judges are much harsher. A ‘superior’ at Districts is only a ‘good’ at States,” Machado said.

Senior and Co-President Alfred Torres said that he is overwhelmingly pleased with the results and can't wait for everyone to compete.

“I feel amazing about the plethora of choirs and solos competing at this next competition. Every year I’ve been in Chorus, no matter what choir makes it, it’s always a beautiful experience,” Torres said.

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new ways to improve the technology and entertainment world, whether it is a new phone or a new software update.

The newest product on the market is three-dimensional (3-D) virtual reality goggles. These rather large goggles offer consumers the opportunity to experience videos in settings that are not always accessible, such as riding a roller coaster or living amongst dinosaurs. The goggles are simple to use and options are available for a wide range of ages. Different apps are downloaded onto the consumer’s phone in order to view videos. Once the phone is placed into a slot in the goggles, the wearer can see a different reality from his or her perspective.

Companies such as Samsung and Google have brought this experience to a whole new level, with remotes and touchpads for easy navigation. One of the

The qualifying performances include Soloists, Barber Shop and Show Choir.

Machado is a member of both of the latter groups and said that she is honored that all her persistence paid off.

“I am very excited to take my pieces to States because I have worked hard on them,” Machado said. competed and has scored top rankings.

“We have been very fortunate in past years to walk away with superior and excellent ratings which is also very respectable,” Mr. Franks said.

Soloists are told to prepare their pieces on their own time, as Chorus does not schedule after school practices for individuals. Junior and Second Vice President Katherine Siskey said although the practice could be tedious, she knows that it is necessary in order to achieve at States.

“We prepare by constantly going over our music and rehearsing to make sure everything is perfect, from our dynamics to our pitches and sounds,” Siskey said.

“There are a lot of behind the scenes things that go on to prepare for such a large competition.”

Siskey said the coaches and students greatly appreciate the judges’ critiques and use them toward their next large performance.

“The critiques are always in a positive nature with suggestions to help be better,” Mr. Franks said. “I, along with [Chorus teacher] Mrs. Gill, always take into account the [fact that the] scores are the opinions of our peers and we use those

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LA LA LAND: Special category barbershop quartet group competed at Dillard High School on Feb. 10, where they ranked superior allowing the girls to continue to the state competition which will take place on April 7.

comments to implement into our music.”

Siskey said the competition allows the students to display what they've been working on all year. encourages healthy competition, but it’s also really good because it gives us a chance to show what we’ve been doing in class for 90 minutes every other day,” Siskey said.

Mr. Franks said he greatly enjoys watching other schools perform and listening to their music. He also said he has noticed that the kids bond and support each other when the nerves start to kick in.

“Some highlights of the solo and

ensemble performances at States are seeing how your fellow performers have grown and perfected their pieces since the District competition. Furthermore, it is a nice trip and fun way to bond with others who share your love for performing,” Machado said.

Mr. Franks said no matter how the students rank at States, he is proud of their effort and how far they've come since the beginning of the year.

“I am always proud of our Chorus students who perform and compete at these competitions,” Mr. Franks said.

“They continue to impress me with their abilities.”

best features the virtual reality does offer is its 3-D view. This great feature shows each virtual reality experience from all angles. With all of the goggles’ elaborate features, they can be pricey and can cost up to $100, but much cheaper alternatives at $30 are offered but come with less features.

There are multiple apps that can be used to access different videos, but most of them have a lower quality and are very pixelated. These apps also drain battery easily. The apps tend to be very limited on variety and several apps are necessary to access different types of videos. This makes the experience inconvenient due to the storage that the apps might occupy.

Despite the excess apps, the experience of virtual reality is still very fascinating.

Overall, even though the 3-D virtual reality goggles can be an amusing PHOTO SUBMITTED BY LEXI FLECHNER pastime and are an immense step forward in the technological world, it comes with A WHOLE NEW WORLD: Junior Lexi Flechner plays “Resident Evil 7 Biohazard” on her Play Station 4 using her Virtual Reality headset. the tax of wasted storage and battery.

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Personal health should be prioritized Americans are known for being advanced and progressive in many aspects of life, in comparison to citizens of other countries, but healthy eating is certainly not an area where we thrive. According to the documentary “Supersize Me,” America is the fattest nation in the world, where more than 60 percent of all adults are overweight or obese. It seems absurd for Americans to possess so much knowledge on the yet they seem to ignore the facts and themselves overweight, or at risk of disease. It is imperative for Americans to start focusing time and effort on making healthy eating a priority in our country.

Bottom Line: With rising obesity rates, Americans must take the necessary steps to encourage healthy lifestyles.

Prior to the administration of former United States President Barack Obama, very little legislation and policies were enacted regarding healthy eating among Americans. First Lady Michelle Obama launched a campaign in 2010 called “Let’s Move” to raise public awareness for childhood obesity. While the campaign was helpful in causing Americans to notice the looming issue of obesity in our country, no physical laws were passed to aid in changing the obesity rate on a government standpoint. According to

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a 2014 study by the Center for Disease problem that children are craving junky Control and Prevention, the childhood fast food items. Improved technology obesity rate has not gone down in decades; such as high tech televisions, social media sites and fancy smartphones has only its current 17 percent obesity rate. While made it easier for fast food companies to advertise to children. This is detrimental to the health of American children, and eating and physical activity a priority, the promotion of fast food needs to be there is still a lot of progress to be made. If stopped in order to allow the message of the government is willing to get involved the importance of healthy eating in our with the cause, it needs to dedicate more country to spread. If the current health resources and funding to spread the trends continue, one out of every three message of healthy eating to families, and children born in the U.S. in the year 2000 especially children across the country. will have diabetes in their lifetime as With deceiving advertising campaigns shown in “Supersize Me”. promoting the deliciousness and ease of The U.S. Surgeon General also fast food meals in a way that’s appealing states by not eating healthy, Americans to children, it has become an even bigger are exposing themselves to a high risk

of heart disease, high blood pressure, osteoporosis, cancer and high levels of body fat. These diseases coming from poor eating habits lead to many economic and social issues for Americans. Being obese in the United States can cause life insurance to more than double the price.

Not only do these Americans need to face the health problems and deal with sluggish behavior and rapidly changing moods that come with obesity, they also need to make frequent visits to the doctor, which adds up in monetary value over time. In comparison to a normal weight person, the average obese American spends $2,741 more per year on health care, according to a 2012 survey in the Journal of Health Economics.

It is hard to believe there is a solution to the obesity epidemic in the United States, but there is, if Americans focus their efforts on making healthy eating more accessible to the American public.

The U.S. Surgeon General has suggested many solutions including eliminating high calorie drinks from school vending machines, drinking more water instead of soda, avoiding oversized portions and eating more vegetables. These solutions would all contribute to solving obesity in America and would make our citizens just as healthy as other nations across the globe.

Now more than ever, it is time for and the widespread positive advertising of unhealthy and fast food. Instead, we must focus on making health-conscious eating a priority in the policies of our government and in the daily lives of American citizens.

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YES There should be a set number of clubs authorized on campus because an aggressive number can become overwhelming and chaotic. While clubs organize many fundraisers and host many events, they are huge time commitments and allow for students to prioritize the wrong things. Each club wants its own to be the student’s’ number one priority, but schoolwork and academics should be the main focus of each student. Club meetings and events take away from the time students can be studying, doing homework or even spending time with family. Furthermore, due to the increased number of clubs in recent years, students feel pressured to keep joining more. At the beginning of each year, each student is required to pay club dues. Each club a student participates in is just another club due that needs to get paid in order to be involved. This money that is paid each year just sits in many club’s bank accounts, and is often wasted. All of this money should be allocated for new textbooks, rather than club t-shirts and socials. While clubs may and they can be a great way to bond with others, they take time away from more important things and waste a lot of money; therefore, putting a limit on the number of clubs allowed on campus would prevent these issues.

-Ellie Sachs

Should there be a limit on the number of clubs allowed on campus?

NO There should not be a limit on the number of clubs allowed on campus, since joining a school club has a lot of advantages. Clubs provide an outlet for students to express themselves and their interests with people similar to them.

Putting a limit on the number of clubs would only restrict self-expression, and it would prevent more students from making a positive impact on the school.

Clubs also produce and organize many as a whole. More clubs allows for more those in need. Creating clubs should be encouraged around campus, rather than prohibited. It is a great way for students to put themselves out there and experiment they dislike. This helps students to truly

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explore their identity. Clubs help students gain and spread knowledge to others, even if they are not involved in the club. There is no such thing as too many clubs. The more clubs offered allows more people to voice their opinion and to promote awareness on different topics. Each club has meaning and a purpose behind it that others; therefore, the number of clubs on campus should not be limited.

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Stars take initiative at award shows Award show season is always a glamorous time. There are celebrities dressed in the best designer clothes and being recognized for their hard work in movies, TV shows, music and more.

When any celebrity wins an award, they usually get on stage and thank their coworkers and their family. However, some celebrities took it a step further this year and chose to speak out about their opinions on trending issues today.

At the 2017 Golden Globes actress Meryl Streep sent an unforgettable message. During the show, Streep made a speech about President Donald Trump’s actions back in 2015, when he mocked a disabled reporter for revealing some negative information about Trump in one of his articles. Although she never referenced Trump by name, it can be inferred that the speech was about him since Streep called him “the person asking to sit in the most respected seat in our country.” Another poignant line in Streep’s speech was when she said, others, we all lose,” encouraging people to be kind to one another and not to disrespect or bully one another. Although the speech was not taken well by Trump, who let his anger out on Twitter, calling the actress “overrated” amongst other words, the majority of the public agreed and applauded Streep’s decision to speak out.

Another example of celebrities sending messages at award shows was Oscar winning actor Leonardo DiCaprio at the 2016 Golden Globes. When accepting

DiCaprio spoke out about the importance of environmental conservation, and shared his award to the indigenous people heard your voice and protected this planet for future generations,” DiCaprio said.

Given this country’s treatment of Native Americans in the past, the recognition was well deserved and extremely overdue.

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The 2016 Tony awards also had a poignant example of a celebrity sending a message through award shows. Lin Manuel Miranda delivered a tear-jerking speech following the tragedy of the Pulse Nightclub shooting in Orlando. “Love is love is love is love is love is love is love is love, cannot be killed or swept aside,” Miranda said, leaving both himself and the audience in tears. After tragic events, such as those that occurred that night at Pulse, people need a beacon of hope, inspiration and love to turn to, and after his speech Lin Manuel Miranda was more than that.

Lastly, during the 2007 Emmy Award actress Sally Field accepted her award for her role on “Brothers and Sisters”. During her speech, Field spoke negatively about

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still problems going on all around the ruled the world there would be no war in world. Celebrities that take a stand and speak about the issues at these shows are many that Fox censored out after her utilizing their platform to make a change speech. Although the Emmys may not in the world, and inspiring their fellow have been the most appropriate place celebrities to step up and do the same so to discuss the war, Fox should not have that the world may be a more educated and informed place. censored Field’s words.

Behind all the glamour and celebration that comes with award season, there are

Letters to the Editor that studying constantly for these tests Prom ticket prices should be are draining and once you’ve reached lowered your goal you just want to be done with it; With prom season around the corner the last thing you would want to do is sit for another four hours and retake the test best tuxes, dresses and dates, it ends up being a very highly anticipated pricey saying that there should be an option for night. The average family spends almost students who don’t want to take the test $1,000 for prom and that’s not includthat day. ing the ticket prices. Cypress is a great -Alexis Perdomo, junior school and has a great reputation but that shouldn’t make it fair to increase Spring break should be in March the prices for prom, spending almost when students are less stressed $100 or more on tickets to prom is absoSpring break is the one week both lutely ridiculous. Seniors hope to attend college and high school students can relax to prom to have a night to remember (as and free their worries about school for an cheesy as that sounds) but honestly we’re entire week.

Most colleges are releasing there to have a good time and not clean their students out on spring break and out our wallets. The Bay should make an effort to lower ticket prices for their graduating class and make their last days don’t think it’s fair that we should have a good one. Prom is about having a good our break delayed until April while time with your friends and make memo- everyone else is on vacation. EOC’s and ries that’ll last, but dropping a bunch of the county’s SAT’s are nearing in April money into a couple of hours is kind of so it’s going to be nonstop preparation, worksheets, and packets about all these unreasonable. tests. So why take a week break from -Krysta Downie, senior prepping and risk forgetting everything, Upcoming mandatory SAT when the county can arrange our break should be optional for juniors to sometime in March. We would have all the time to prep for our upcoming to take the SAT for free. Although it’s tests in April, so wouldn’t it make sense convenient because there is no price, to make our break in April when we are some juniors have already retaken their the busiest.

-Sarah Hazari, sophomore believe it shouldn’t be mandatory for juniors to show up and take this for four All classrooms should have water coolers As of now all the portables contain - a water cooler for students to use. Only the portables have the coolers, while the but for those that have already received buildings only have water fountains. The the score they wanted we just want to water fountains are not the most sanitary and do not always provide cold water.

With the coolers, everybody has his or her own individual cups and are not putting their mouths on a communal water fountain. The classrooms in the buildings should have a water cooler because this prevents students having to leave the class and missing the lessons being taught just cessible. Also bits and pieces of food and gum are found inside of the water founwith the cooler rather than with the water

School bathrooms should be cleaner The bathroom situation has always been bad at Cypress but this year, it has gotten worse. There is never soap in the bathrooms and students leave them a mess. The sinks never run water for more than 3 seconds without having to push the faucet again and the hand dryers never even turn on. There is always a long line for the bathroom stalls because only two stalls at most are clean anyway

for the students to go all day in school and not go to the bathroom because of these conditions. Another thing is teachers give students a hard time about going to the bathroom and taking a long time. Some teachers still make students use passes to go to the bathroom. Overlunch and in between classes, but there all, the bathrooms should be cleaner in have been a few instances where my with their time and provide sanitation eat our lunch or go to one of our teach- for students.

-Kristina Duncan, senior

have water coolers to accommodate for students and teachers.

-Ally Henky, senior More areas should be allotted for students to eat

hassle to save seats and tables for friends without random students stealing chairs weather is gloomy and rainy, all the tables outside are soaking wet and who is going to sit in the rain and eat lunch. Unfortunately, many students have to struggle with this very often. The cafeteria becomes overcrowded extremely fast and it’s way too crowded. There’s hardly any room at lunch tables during times like

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-Laura Marulanda, junior

Any material deemed libelous, obscene, disruptive or unlawful to minors will not be published.

of the letter, but letters are subject to editing for length, clarity, punctuation and chairs into the cafeteria and under and grammar. Anonymous letters will dry areas would be a great idea and will not be printed and the writer’s identity

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Musicians who die young romanticized, Empowering statue stands as symbol made martyrs and given legend status for women leadership loss even years after their passing: a sense of potential lost.

When Otis Redding, another member of the unfortunate club mentioned above, passed, it was only a few days after he had recorded his biggest hit, “(Sittin’ on) The Dock of the Bay”. Nirvana had only released three studio albums prior to the death of singer Kurt Cobain. From an outsider’s perspective, there is a feeling of injustice when talented people like these was looking forward to. These guys were die during or before their artistic peak. school concert experiences a few years back – it was 2015, at the Sunfest music festival. I had been waiting standing on the grass for one particular band to come out: Stone Temple Pilots. When they came out and performed, I was quite surprised at how quickly my perception of the formerly popular band changed.

They lost their appeal. They were not the

stars.

Not to be cynical, but something who never age. I think James Dean got the ball rolling, or at least contributed to it early on. The “Rebel Without a Cause” star was an icon for teenagers across the

Bottom Line: Legends are created when artists and popular

Shoulders pinned back. Hair tied up.

And gaze locked, staring straight into the face of the beast. All while standing four feet tall in a little bronze dress.

Just hours before International Women’s Day, the famous Wall Street Charging Bull met its match.

Commissioned by State Street Global Advisors, the “Fearless Girl” statue stands

According to a report by Catalyst, a to accelerate progress for women through workplace inclusion, “Fortune 500 companies with the highest representation of women board directors

performance, on average, than those with the lowest representation of women board directors,” with a return on equity of 53 percent. But a return on equity should not to be more inclusive of women on their be the sole motivator in the inclusion of corporate boards. women on corporate boards.

The timing of her installment mimics that of the Charging Bull installed over Bottom Line: night and is meant to represent power The ‘Fearless Girl’ and strength. At her feet a plaque reads, “Know the power of women in leadership. statue on Wall Street SHE makes a difference.’’ And she does just that.

I can personally attest to this, as Nirvana is one of my favorite groups; overwhelmed with emotion. The sheer froze in time. Even today, James Dean however, I wonder how I would feel sight of her was both compelling and is remembered as the ultimate symbol about them if the band had not come to empowering. As a young woman, about to embark on the next step of my education, for teenage disillusionment, and part of his coolness factors in from the way he following Cobain’s death. To me, Cobain it is comforting to know that a place as looked. But that charm would not remain at the same extent had he grown to a more before he got the chance to grow old and Street is taking strides to incorporate mature age. The old and fat version of fat, and before he may have been able to even the smallest, most hopeful and most Russell Crowe, to give an example, is not record another album. The songs that were determined girls. Someone like me.

My emotion was not unique. The as charming as the “Gladiator “Crowe, recorded are a numbered commodity, in which there are limits, boundaries within “Fearless Girl” demanded and was met this is not easy to dispute. which listeners may explore. This only with a strong presence on social media.

This is a phenomenon that has only chips into the popular fascination with Thousands of tweets dedicated 140 characters to her message: make me been exacerbated in more recent decades. the premature deaths of artists.

Membership in the “27 Club” – composed It is strange and a little inappropriate permanent. Her enduring presence will of celebrities who died at that age – has that society romanticizes and stand as a constant reminder to women, grown to include Jimi Hendrix, Kurt immortalizes stars that die young. They no matter the age, that we all need to stand up to inequality like the “Fearless Cobain, Jim Morrison, Heath Ledger and but would we idolize them as we do after Girl”.

But getting her there was only the viewed as martyrs for artistic passion they die were they to live? Kurt Cobain and social estrangement, are lionized as would have turned 50 years old this past legends and remembered as they were February, but I doubt he would be as resonate beyond her month long permit. when they died. Along with this, there is cool had he simmered down from his she represents, and use it in practice. another component that contributes to the detached heartache associated with their

Growing up in a home that has championed femininity and having parents that taught me a good work ethic, I understand my abilities and know that my opportunities are limitless. Both my mother and older sister have led by example in inspiring me to pursue a corporate career regardless of my gender.

However, not everyone has had the role models I have. Until now. The “Fearless Girl” is this role model for every woman and girl everywhere. The “Fearless Girl” is an empowering symbol of leadership.

The “Fearless Girl” enforces the prominence and necessity of women in a workplace setting and overall highlights the collective responsibility humanity needs to take on to inspire their mothers, sisters and daughters.

Bottom Line: When deciding what college to spend the next four

Idea of prestige is overvalued in regards to college decisions If I were told I had a second to decide between spending my next four years at Harvard College or Florida State University (FSU), I’d choose the latter.

I know that if I were told I could spend my next four years at virtually the best and most well known university in the country versus the 38th ranked public university, it would take just one second, maybe even a millisecond, to decide.

Why? Because giving up the opportunity to study exactly what I want to do at the school that offers me exactly what I want trumps the best and most remarkable fold.

I guess it all comes with the individual.

Some would prefer to have the title of being at an elite school, even if it is not the full experience, and others would prefer to be in a more traditional classroom setting, despite the status of the school.

Personally, my choice was not based off of anyone’s opinion but my own. I chose to attend the school where I see myself spending the next chapter in my life and where I know I will succeed. I chose to spend that next chapter of my life, those next four years, at a place where I knew I would be given as many opportunities as possible. I did not choose it because of the name, and I would never compare it

to any one else’s experience. But I know that status will mean nothing next year.

I know status will mean nothing in two years from now, and four years from now, and beyond that. What matters is what I make of my experience, what I do the second I step onto the campus and how I spend my next four years to make sure my future is nothing but the best.

I know being at a school that makes I will be motivated to work hard to stay where I am, and I will surround myself with people who are just as happy as me.

If I were to choose a school based off of status, without any program or major I was interested in, without anything that was a driving force toward my education and without reason for being at that exact university, I know I wouldn’t be making the best of my college experience.

On the other hand, going to a school

to students at schools of less status and prestige. But, what matters in the end is what you make of your opportunities.

The truth is, we are all given one college experience. I have one chance to get myself out there, gain as much to be exposed to and ultimately, enjoy my next four years at the place I should be calling home.

In the end, FSU really is my Harvard College. To me, it does not matter what school you go to, it matters what you do while you are there. We are told our grade point average (GPA) in college being compared to a student at Harvard with a 4.0 GPA and little to no real world

versus me, a student with a relatively high GPA, but with actual experience, life lessons, and knowledge, I’d choose my not hurt. I know if I graduated from next four years any day of the week.

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Hamilton restores theater passion

The sur prise came at a pivotal point in my life when I was done with theater, exhausted of the long hours rehearsing and not being fully performance.

When I found out I was going to s e e “Hamilton” on Broadway it all resurfaced. My love for musical theatre and all the memories I have made with my closest friends came back; I was more excited than ever. I did not think it would be possible to get a ticket since they have been sold out for months, and the left over tickets can get very expensive.

To just imagine that I would be seeing “Hamilton”, a show that has made Tony and theatre history, was unthinkable.

It was Christmas Day when my parents shared this present with me.

I was beyond ecstatic. My heart was pumping fast, and I was crying tears of joy. When I found out that my cousin was coming with me, my excitement doubled.

Weeks would go by like molasses, and the anticipation only grew with every passing day. I have visited New York City and seen Broadway musicals before, but never in the winter with snow showers and heavy jackets.

Seeing “Hamilton” on Broadway restored my passion and hunger to pursue theater. It reminded me of the one of a kind feeling that you and I would never want to give it up.

Finally it was March 8, a Wednesday in the middle of regular week, but to me to LaGuardia airport where my family and I would land in New York to see “Hamilton” that night. We would be spending four days in the greatest city in the world. We spent the day visiting different attractions as many tourists do. We went to the Museum of Modern Art, Times Square and NBC Studios.

But nothing compared to going to see “Hamilton”. All of a sudden, the days I spent wishing for time to past quicker were suddenly hours.

My cousin bought the tickets, so we the theater. We had an extra ticket because my cousin’s friend could not make it, but to the huge demand; the challenge was to

People lined up or three tickets for the whole family but to no avail.

Finally, we met a girl named Alex, and I have never met someone in a weirder situation. We have never met before that time, but we bonded over “Hamilton” to a point where it seemed like we have known each other for years. She taught me secrets on how to get cheaper tickets, and it made me realize I do not know everything about performing or backstage work. I had a drive to learn more about what goes into creating a production as big as “Hamilton”. It is now another reason why I want to pursue theater in college.

It was Christmas Day when my parents shared this present with me. I was beyond ecstatic. My heart was pumping fast, and I was crying tears of joy. When I found out that my cousin was coming with me, my excitement doubled.

Hours slowly melted into minutes when we took our seats in the Richard Rodgers theater. I was seated at the top of the theatre, but I would swear at that moment that no seat was a bad seat. I saw the stage perfectly, and the people surrounding me were just as anxious as I was for the show begin. Even seated inside, I still could not believe that this couple of chords started played from the band that it hit me. I would be watching some of the biggest stars on Broadway perform songs from the biggest show on Broadway. It was euphoric. There’s a difference in listening to the soundtrack on my phone and listening to the performers sing live. There is more emotion and strength that’s given, and each show is unique.

Afterwards, as any theater enthusiast would, I waited outside stage door to have some of the performers sign my playbill.

There was an excited tension as to who was going to come out. The man who played Alexander Hamilton when I saw a sharpie. I was lucky to be able to have a short conversation with him. It made me realize that even though they are big stars, they are still normal people; they need their space and time, and that goes

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NOT THROWING AWAY MY SHOT: (From top) junior Miranda Milan traveled to New York City to see the award winning Broadway show “Hamilton.” Written

by Lin Manuel Miranda and directed by Thomas Kail at the Richard Rodgers Theater, “Hamilton” brings in about $1.9 million per week and approximately $100 million per year. Milan went with her family and spent a few days touring the city.

Seeing “Hamilton” on Broadway for everyone. I look up to people who started like I did and made their way up. restored my passion and hunger to pursue It makes me feel like I can do the same theater. It reminded me of the one of a kind thing with luck on my side. I want to seize the opportunities I am given even more I would never want to give it up.

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Simulation soars above expectations

I had the opportunity to defy gravity old and there is no upper age limit; this and experience the perception of free fall, After waiting 15 minutes, I was ready from the beginning. to suit up. We were handed jump suits, On Thursday, Feb. 23, I went to iFLY earplugs, helmets and goggles. We then to experience my lifelong dream of had to watch a quick directional video skydiving. iFLY is an indoor skydiving that taught us everything we needed to business that creates the simulation of the skydiving experience. Although it we met with our instructor and headed to my expectations.

After having “jumped” into this experience, I walked away feeling relieved, proud, accomplished and fearless. Defying gravity made me feel like I could do the impossible.

I made my early-morning appointment the day before, and I was eager to take of a plane and experience the thrill of skydiving. The iFLY experience brought me one step closer to living out my dream. As this activity has many risks safety waivers. Filling out these forms felt like forever, as I just wanted to start my experience.

I went on a Thursday, so I had expected the place to be fairly empty; however, there were approximately 10 people waiting before me. Looking around, I was surprised to see such an eclectic group of people; there were men and women of all

lot of seating for anyone to watch. Everyonce they got out.

When it was my turn, I was a little nervous but got the hang of it quickly. I stayed calm, as I was in the hands of an experienced instructor, and unlike real skydiving, I felt completely in control.

The huge tube had an extremely powerful fan underneath that would lift you.

Even though there was no actual jump and dive, it was such a neat feeling to be ing the ground and my arms and legs out I had to lean into the chamber and let the blowing air do the rest. Our instructor would give us small pointers on our form to make it easier to control ourselves. At

ground.

my fear. After having “jumped” into this experience, I walked away feeling relieved, proud, accomplished and fearless. Defying gravity made me feel like I could do the impossible. Placing my trust in a simple machine was tough; however, once I realized nothing would enjoyable. go wrong, I allowed myself to enjoy Everything about this experience the experience. The iFLY experience showed me that I can overcome anything time doing this, it was very intimidating. and appreciate what the world has to I was very hesitant in the beginning, but offer. One day I plan on actually jumping my excitement allowed me to overcome

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