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International Night

PRIDE club celebrates international cultures through diverse cuisine and performances on Feb. 27.

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BALL SO HARD: (clockwise from above) The boys soccer team celebrates its win against West Orange High School 1-1 (4-1) on Feb. 4. (from left) Senior and captain Luis Perez, senior Stefano Delgado and junior Jake Fuhrman hug after Delgado scored the winning penalty kick. Senior Fernando Ramirez steals the ball from the opposing team. Fuhrman passes the ball in effort to score a goal.

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Their motto was “Road to Statesâ€? and the boys soccer team certainly lived up to that championship mantra. The team’s road included running the playoffs, winning districts, regionals and then states. On Feb.4 at Eastern Florida State College, they captured the class 5A state championship in penalty kicks defeating West Orange High School 1-1 (4-1). With this win, the team took back the state title once again after losing last year LQ WKH UHJLRQDO Ă€QDOV “With last year’s loss in the UHJLRQDO Ă€QDOV , ZDV PRUH than pleased to come back

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College tour aids application process BY ALYSSA LEVIN FEATURES COPY EDITOR

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WISH UPON A STAR: The JV cheerleading team is pictured with the Miami Heat’s mascot, Burnie, at the Make-a-Wish walk. The event was the sixth annual Walk for Wishes and the foundation raised around $225,000.

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Seniors crowned for unique qualities BY DANIELLE BUSH NEWS EDITOR

“Most Photogenic,â€? “Best Smileâ€? and “Class Clownâ€? were just a few of the 29 categories for yearbook senior superlatives for both male and female seniors given out on Feb. 10. Voting was open to the entire senior class and students were encouraged to vote online for whomever they chose Jan. 20-Feb. 6. “I think it’s a fun way for students to be recognized and receive awards for something their peers think they deserve,â€? said Samantha Srebnick, one of the yearbook editors in charge of superlatives. Srebnick and junior Ilyssa Grapin were the editors in charge of organizing the voting process and distributing the crowns and buttons to the winners in each category. “We decided to do something different this year and do buttons instead of sashes for the winners so they would be able to pin them on their backpacks or their shirts so people could see them,â€? Srebnick said. “The buttons displayed the winner’s name and category they won.â€? Grapin said most of the categories remain the same from year to year due to their popularity, but a few are changed and some are taken away to change it up from year to year. Overall, she said, this year there wasn’t a big voter turnout. “I feel there are a lot of people who wanted to vote for their friend that was campaigning, but I don’t think a lot of the students voted just to vote,â€? Grapin said. “I think most of the winners of each RI WKH FDWHJRULHV ZHUH VDWLVĂ€HG ZLWK WKH category that they were chosen in.â€? Among the winners was Chad Daniels-Rosenberg, who was voted “Biggest Flirt.â€?

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SUPER SUPERLATIVES: Some of the winning seniors (from left) Jess Krauss, Samantha Krauss, Justin Rodriguez, Julia Strum, Zoe Giardina, Nicole Kaufman, Sebastian Rendon, Chad Daniels- Rosenberg, Gillian Couture, Taylor Fellman, Juan Trigo, Juan Diego Yanez, Alex Kahler, Veronica DePaz and Luis Andrade stand together after being individually pictured for the yearbook.

“It was a real honor to know my peers WKRXJKW RI PH VR KLJKO\ %HLQJ D Ă LUW , think, is synonymous with being street smart,â€? Daniels-Rosenberg said. Chloe Nelson and Natalie Caudle were voted “Dynamic Duo.â€? Nelson and Caudle have been friends since middle school and have been inseparable ever since. “Natalie and I went to separate Catholic schools, but our individual schools played each other in sports so we knew each other that way,â€? Nelson said.

“It really means a lot to win because we walk around school and do everything WRJHWKHU 0RVW SHRSOH ZLOO QHYHU Ă€QG XV apart.â€? Nelson said she is excited to see the picture of her and Caudle in the yearbook because the photographer took pictures of them having a good time. “Our yearbook picture was completely candid and I think it describes our friendship perfectly, always laughing and smiling,â€? she said. Jess Krauss was awarded “Most

Photogenic� with Giancarlo Musetti. Krauss said she was surprised when she found out that she won because she didn’t campaign for the recognition. “It was nice to be able to win a senior superlative, and I thought it was cool that my peers thought I looked good in pictures,� Krauss said. “It will be awesome to look back on my yearbook from senior year and know that I won a senior superlative.�

Seniors commended for academic excellence BY ERICA LACHMAN

The Presidential Scholars Award recognized three students at the Bay for their academic excellence. Seniors Caterina Golner, Alison Huang and Robert Arnott are just three out of the 4,000 students across the United States nominated for the award. The scholarship recognizes students who have achieved academic excellence through their GPA as well as exceptional ACT/SAT scores. Of the 4,000 students, DUH WKHQ FKRVHQ DV Ă€QDOLVWV DQG JHW WR Ă \ WR :DVKLQJWRQ ' & WR UHFHLYH DQ honor. “I’ve known them all since they started,â€? said Shari Bush, BRACE adviser. “They have very bright minds and are extremely well-rounded.â€? Guidance counselor Tina Balestrieri said what criteria she looked for when choosing eligible students. “We looked at all things like leadership, scores and grades and extra-curriculars,â€? she said. +XDQJ ZKR LV UDQNHG DV Ă€IWK LQ WKH country in Public Forum debate, said she was delighted to be a candidate for this prestigious award. “It was a great honor,â€? she said. “And LI ZH DUH RI WKH Ă€QDOLVWV ZH JHW WR Ă \ RXW WR ' & WR UHFHLYH DQ KRQRU ZKLFK

would be incredible.â€? Golner, who will be attending Princeton, said she was honored to have received the award, especially in a competitive class of seniors. ´,I \RX HQG XS EHLQJ D Ă€QDOLVW LW¡V D great recognition,â€? Golner said. “There’s no money involved, so it’s just a wonderful honor to keep.â€? Although Huang said high school has been intense, she did not aim for a scholarship as an underclassman. “When I was a freshman, sophomore and junior, I didn’t do things because I had a scholarship in mind,â€? Huang said. “Not until senior year when the scholarship came out did I realize that I had qualLĂ€HG IRU LW Âľ Arnott, who will be attending the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in the fall, said he was also surprised. “It was really surprising and a really good feeling,â€? Arnott said. “I didn’t even know it existed before I was nominated.â€? Golner said she would encourage other students to strive to get the award and other scholarships that recognize certain interests. “It depends on what your strengths are, so if you have a talent in art you VKRXOG GHĂ€QLWHO\ WU\ WR ORRN IRU VFKRODUships that will recognize you,â€? she said.

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ACHIEVERS: (from left) Seniors Caterina Golner, Robert Arnott, and Alison Huang were awarded the Presidential Scholarship for their outstanding standardized test scores as well as their GPA’s.

Despite misconceptions that academic excellence awards are provided to students who only take rigorous courses, these three students made sure to choose classes they knew they could handle. “I challenged myself, but I wasn’t just taking classes that I knew were going to be hard,� Arnott said. “I took classes that were interesting to me, and I was actually curious about the information and wanted to learn it.� Arnott said receiving the award could

EH EHQHĂ€FLDO ZKHQ DSSO\LQJ IRU MREV “It’ll be a good way to prove how hard I work,â€? he said. Even though the Presidential Scholars Award only focuses on academic excellence, Mrs. Bush said the three students have excellent personalities. “They are nice and well-respected by their peers and teachers,â€? Mrs. Bush said. “They are very humble and stay true to who they are.â€?

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International night explores cultures BY RACHEL SCHONBERGER

The Promoting Relations in Diversity through Education (PRIDE) club hosted its fourth annual International Night on Feb. 27 in the Bay’s cafeteria, bringing families from all over Broward County together to learn about and celebrate their cultural heritage while also raising money for a cause. Students were able to experience different cultures through food, activities and performances. International Night began as a fundraiser hosted by many Chilean citizens of Weston who wanted to raise money for “Un Techo Para Mi PaĂ­s.â€? This QRQSURĂ€W RUJDQL]DWLRQ ZRUNHG WR KHOS &KLOH DIWHU D FDWDVWURSKLF HDUWKTXDNH WKDW KDG MXVW KLW WKH FRXQWU\ $IWHU WKH Ă€UVW International Night in 2010, PRIDE club was inspired to hold its own version of an International Night. Senior Antonia Cuevas, PRIDE president, has participated in International 1LJKW VLQFH WKH FOXE Ă€UVW KHOG WKH HYHQW “This is such an important event because it showcases the different cultures we have. It promotes diversity, which is something we have a lot of in a school of 4,500 students,â€? Cuevas said. The event united not only students and parents from the school community, but also families from around Broward County. PRIDE club sponsor Claudina )HUQDQGH] VDLG VKH ORRNV IRUZDUG WR the event because it unites people of all different cultures to learn about one another. “International Night is an opportunity for parents, students and staff to celebrate their cultural heritage in one event,â€? Ms. Fernandez said. 0HPEHUV RI 35,'( ZRUNHG WRJHWKHU HYHU\ ZHHN WR SUHSDUH IRU WKH HYHQW calling restaurants to donate food, SDLQWLQJ EDQQHUV KDQJLQJ Ă \HUV DURXQG WKH VFKRRO ORRNLQJ IRU SHUIRUPHUV DQG preparing booths for henna tattoos and balloon animals. Senior Neha Aitharaju was the event FRRUGLQDWRU DQG VSRNH ZLWK RYHU restaurants and different performers IURP DOO RYHU 6RXWK )ORULGD WR PDNH VXUH that as many countries and cultures as possible were represented. Aitharaju and her committee also spent hours planning DQG H[HFXWLQJ DOO RI KHU LGHDV VSHFLĂ€FDOO\ the decorations. “My team and I were all extremely content with the way the event turned out, and it was amazing to be able to see the whole community enjoy themselves and come together to celebrate diversity,â€? Aitharaju said. The night was not only a celebration, but also a charity event. With an entrance fee of $10 and the option to buy extra WLFNHWV WKDW FRXOG EH XVHG IRU IRRG KHQQD tattoos, prizes and balloon animals, the event raised around $2,000. This year, the money raised during International Night is being used to create a PRIDE Scholarship within Broward County. The

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FANCY DANCING: (top left) A group of dancers who call themselves Ritmo Latino perform a Venezuelan dance. (top right) Sophomore Michelle Nguyen performs a traditional Vietnamese dance. (above left) Daniela Zapata, a volunteer in charge of serving food at the Lebanese booth. (above right) Alexandra Vera (center) leads dancers from the Estudio )ODPHQFR $QJHOHV *LWDQRV LQ SHUIRUPLQJ D WUDGLWLRQDO Ă DPHQFR GDQFH

scholarship will be rewarded to a student ZLWK VLJQLĂ€FDQW Ă€QDQFLDO QHHG D GLYHUVH EDFNJURXQG DQG DQ H[FHOOHQW DFDGHPLF record. “We decided to go for something that truly upholds the missions that PRIDE stands for: diversity and education,â€? Aitharaju said. Sophomore Justin Chen said his favorite part of International Night was the entertainment. Chen attended the event to perform in traditional Chinese lion dances with the Coral Springs Chinese Cultural Association, an association that teaches students the Chinese language, heritage and culture. “I’ve performed in a few other cultural festivals this year, but I’m especially excited about this one because we are

incorporating modern pop music and dancing into the traditional Chinese lion dance,� Chen said. Freshman Emmy Semprun danced Flamenco with members of her studio, Estudio Flamenco Angeles Gitanos. “I’ve been dancing Flamenco for eight years. It’s important to me because it’s one of those things where you can come to class in any mood and always leave happy,� Semprun said. One of the most popular parts of the night was the food, which was catered by restaurants in the community including Dragon Pearl and Uncle Louie G. The attendees were able to eat foods from China, Italy, Cuba, Jamaica, Lebanon, Japan, Peru and India. Freshman Victoria Vigliarolo served

Italian food and tried to encourage people to try it. “I loved serving the food with my friends and dancing while watching the performances,â€? she said. $OWKRXJK LW LV KHU Ă€UVW \HDU DV D member of the club, Vigliarolo said she had a strong connection with PRIDE and the event. “PRIDE is a club where we accept each other. It doesn’t matter where we are from, we just want to share our cultures with each other,â€? she said. “International Night is the biggest event that PRIDE hosts, and being a part of that is really nice because I get to be with new people who I meet who also want to celebrate diversity.â€?

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Debate places at Berkeley, Harvard BY FRANKI ROSENTHAL

While some of the debate team battled a blizzard, the other half was on the sunny West Coast enjoying the sunshine. The debate team traveled to opposite coasts over the weekend of Feb. 13-16. The team split up, with 36 traveling to the University of California, Berkeley, and 23 traveling to Harvard University both performing extremely well with a fourth place win as a team at Berkeley and a Congressional Debate Sweepstakes Award at Harvard. “Harvard is one of the best tournaments for the year so we were all very excited,â€? senior Yuval Shmul said. “The competition is always really hard, and LW¡V UHDOO\ GLIĂ€FXOW WR EH VXFFHVVful at that tournament.â€? Junior Annika Ramnath said a blizzard on the second day of competition threw off the whole dynamic of the tournament because the competition didn’t resume until the third day. Despite the logistical confusion, Ramnath said she still enjoyed the experience. ´, ZDV GHĂ€QLWHO\ XSVHW WKH tournament got a little out of structure, but overall, it was still really fun, and I had an amazing time,â€? she said. “We usually don’t get a day off to sleep or relax so it was completely different than what we normally do at a competition.â€?

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WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS: (left to right) Freshman Sid Kaul, junior Justin Miller, senior Zachary Pestcoe and freshmen Tyler and Lance Kotler pose with their awards at the University of California, Berkeley. Thirty six debaters attended the tournament in California, and a second group of 23 students attended a tournament at Harvard University.

Students at Berkeley were able to remain focused all weekend without the commotion from Harvard. Freshman Tyler Kotler competed in junior varsity Policy Debate with his brother and debate partner, freshman Lance Kotler. At the Cal InvitaWLRQDO WKH\ PDGH LW WR WKH RFWDĂ€nal round. “The rounds for the tournament were all over the campus. Berkeley’s campus is beautiful, and the weather was amazing compared to Harvard. It was great to be able to see the reality of college while being there,â€?

Lance said. Lance said he felt very privileged to be able to travel and compete at such a tough tournament. “Considering we were against teams that were much older and more experienced, we felt great to have placed where we did,â€? he said. Shmul competes in congressional debate and felt very grateful to have placed at the Harvard competition despite the weather conditions at the tournament. 6KH Ă€QLVKHG HLJKWK SODFH RXW RI 400.

“It gives me pride that I did well at such a prestigious tournament, and it also gives me hope for future tournaments and defLQLWHO\ PRUH FRQĂ€GHQFH Âľ VKH said. “I really want to leave my name in the debate world, so the fact that I did so well at this past tournament has really helped me achieve my goal.â€? Debate coach Megan West said she was very proud at the success of her team. Even though she was on the west coast, her support was with her team no matter where she was. Chaperone Shari Bush and de-

bate teacher Nick Montecalvo were with the rest of the debate team at Harvard University. “The debate team performed extremely well on both coasts. The team members supported each other from across the country and led to many individual successes,â€? Mrs. West said. Juniors Neil and Jordan Press placed in the top eight in Public Forum Debate at Berkeley. “I am looking forward to future tournaments. They should be quite a test of our skill as a team,â€? Neil said. There are three more tournaments this year; the National 4XDOLĂ€HU WRXUQDPHQW LQ ZKLFK teams going are competing to qualify for nationals, the tournament of champions, and Nationals. “We’re working hard to improve and make sure that our hard work pays off at these upcoming tournaments,â€? Jordan said. As the debate season comes to a close, students are very pleased with their victories at these two tournaments. “Harvard and Berkeley wrapped up our last two invitational tournaments of the season. We have to stay focused and continue to work as hard as possible to maintain our team’s position in the top ranks of the country,â€? Mrs. West said.

CBTV car wash raises funds for Camp Cypress BY JENNA RABINOVITCH

Cypress Bay TV (CBTV) is preparing WR KRVW LWV Ă€IWK DQQXDO &DPS &\SUHVV event on April 18 on campus. This is an annual program in which approximately 200 to 300 kids from underprivileged elementary schools are invited to take part in a day of fun and activities. To raise money for the event, CBTV hosted three car washes, with all proceeds going toward funding this. “Camp Cypress’s goal is to give kids who don’t have a great life a day of fun

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and show them that hard work pays off,â€? said Christina Diaz, co-chair of the event. Eleven students from the club are organizing the day, and CBTV also invited anyone at the Bay to participate as counselors. There was an informative meeting that prospective students KDG WR DWWHQG DW ZKLFK WKH\ Ă€OOHG RXW applications with their schedules and indicated whether they wanted to be a counselor or specialist. “There’s a lot of work going into Camp Cypress. We have to order all the shirts, get out sponsors so we have enough

money, talk to the city commissioner DERXW EULQJLQJ LQ SROLFH FDUV DQG Ă€UH trucks, order all the food and decorations, RUJDQL]H WKH Ă DVK PRE WDON WR ERWK WKH SULQFLSDOV DQG Ă€QG WLPH WR VOHHS Âľ 'LD] said. This year, two schools were invited to be campers: North Fork and Watkins elementaries (both in Broward County), but the students can only participate if they raised their test scores from the previous year. North Fork has been the RQO\ VFKRRO WR SDUWLFLSDWH GXULQJ WKH Ă€UVW four years. “Camp Cypress takes a year of planning, and we are in the middle of collecting money,â€? said Kurt Doster, CBTV adviser. “How much money we get determines how much we can do.â€? In order to fund the event, each counselor has to get a minimum of a $50 sponsorship. CBTV also has additional plans for more car washes. “We basically start planning the next one the day after it ends,â€? sophomore Jenna Leval said. “It’s a great amount of work to get a great outcome, and it’s all totally worth it.â€? Leval is on the board of planning Camp Cypress. She participated last year as a counselor and is participating again this year by planning the stations and being in charge of the budget. On the day of the event, Leval will be a runner, who is responsible for going around and making sure everything runs smoothly. “All the kids who come to the camp love it, and when you see the looks on their faces, it makes all the work worth it,â€? Leval said.

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CLEANING FOR A CAUSE: Juniors Luis Tirado and Isa Reina lend a hand at one of three Camp Cypress car washes hosted by CBTV. All proceeds from the car washes went toward funding for Camp Cypress, a one day event that gives about 200 kids from underprivileged schools the chance to have a day of fun.

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Middle school students get a taste of the Bay BY MACKENZIE HIRSH

Curriculum Nights at the Bay welcomed over 400 students from Falcon Cove and Tequesta Trace Middle Schools. Teachers and students currently enrolled in certain high school classes gathered on Feb. 11 and Feb. 18 to provide the middle schoolers with information and answer questions. About 20 different class subjects such as Spanish, math, and science were represented at each of the nights, and teachers and students associated with these classes set up booths. Debate teacher Benjamin Miller was at the Tequesta Trace Curriculum Night. “Curriculum Night is extremely important for middle school students. As a teacher, I feel that students are picking classes and aren’t really sure what they are getting into. This night gives us a chance to explain RXU FODVVHV DQG Ă€QG VWXGHQWV who are interested,â€? he said. Mr. Miller said he likes going to Curriculum Night every year and talking to middle school students about the debate program.

“Many students approached me during Curriculum Night and were curious about debate. Most people aren’t aware of what debate is but still choose to take the class. I think this can go for a lot of other classes as well,â€? he said. “Being able to answer these students’ questions and make their selection of classes easier is what this night is all about.â€? Students currently in the classes also came along to share information. Sophomore Claudia Haddad was there representing debate. “I came to Curriculum Night because I believe it is important to provide these middle school students with helpful information. I know that it can sometimes be hard to pick classes. I would tell students to not take classes mainly for the grade, but for the material,â€? Haddad said. She said she believes the high VFKRRO VWXGHQWV DUH D VLJQLĂ€FDQW part of the night. “I think that middle school students really listen to the high schoolers. It is nice to hear from people who know exactly what is happening in the classes and

ZKR KDYH D Ă€UVW SHUVRQ SRLQW RI view,â€? she said. Sophomore Jacob Wilentz attended to promote AICE Spanish. “I think learning a language LV UHDOO\ EHQHĂ€FLDO DQG , ZDV DEOH to show the middle schoolers the advantages of sticking to a language throughout their high school careers. I also told these students to maintain some rigor while staying interested,â€? Wilentz said. Wilentz said Curriculum Night is not just helpful for students deciding their classes, but it’s also important to have a look at what high school is like. “Curriculum Night gives eighth graders a taste of high school, the freedom it has to offer and the wide variety present at the Bay,â€? Wilentz said. Eighth grader Blake Rabinovitch was one of the students who attended, and he agreed that the night was EHQHĂ€FLDO “I wasn’t sure about what electives to take, but attending this night helped me make up my mind. I also was confused about the difference between AICE

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TELL ME MORE: Erika Orstad (left) explains what CBTV is to incoming freshman Sebastian Castro. Students from Falcon Cove and Tequesta Trace Middle School were invited to come and learn about the clubs and organizations the Bay has to offer.

and AP, and Honors and Gifted, but my questions about this were answered,� Rabinovitch said. Wilentz was glad he participated in the event. “Both Curriculum Nights were successful in clearing up information for incoming freshmen. These students hear a lot about classes in high school,

but the information they receive is not always accurate,� Wilentz said. “The Curriculum Night helped these students decide if the classes they heard about are really something they want to take.�

Fair provides facts for prospective college attendees BY EMILY CHAIET ONLINE NEWS EDITOR

Ranging from the Ivy League to state universities, over 70 colleges attended the Bay’s annual College Fair to inform a crowd of around 300 future college applicants. Students and parents walked around and talked to admissions representatives at the event on Feb. 9 in the cafeteria. “I think every year it’s a great event for our underclassmen to understand more about the colleges and what they’re looking for,� said BRACE adviser Shari Bush, who coordinated the event. “Obviously, our stu-

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ZKDW Ă€QDQFLDO DLG DQG VFKRODUships are available. “I think the College Fair gives students an opportunity to learn about the individual schools, to hear what other kids are asking DQG KRZ LW PLJKW EHQHĂ€W WKHP WR talk to the representatives, to get literature and to just get a better understanding of what each of the schools is looking for,â€? Mrs. Bush said. The universities at the College Fair included the University of Florida (UF), Florida State University (FSU), the University

of North Florida (UNF), Cornell University and Louisiana State University (LSU), along with other state universities and some art schools. “We decided to go to this college fair because of accessibility,� said Michele Williams, a UF admissions representative. “We want students to know it’s within reach and that they can prepare themselves not just for UF, but for a higher education in general.� Junior Alyssa Clayton attended the event in order to learn

more than what she has seen online. She was looking to learn about what majors and areas the schools specialize in, and she received this information at the event. “I decided to come to the College Fair because college is obviously something that’s impending upon us juniors and seniors, so I feel like it’s good to explore the lay of the land and see what colleges offer,� she said. “There’s only so much you can learn online.� Clayton spoke to representa-

tives from Penn State and Cornell since she wishes to attend a college in the north. “I feel like it’s one thing to look online and to see what the colleges offer, but to get to talk to someone who represents the college is a totally different experience,â€? she said. Junior Alexandra Quintana attended the event with her mother, Ginette. She spoke to a representative from LSU, which LV KHU Ă€UVW FKRLFH VFKRRO “I wanted to get more information. There are a couple colleges here that I’m thinking about applying to, so it was just more convenient to come here and talk to people face to face since I can’t go visit all of the colleges,â€? she said. Her mother attended with her for support. “We learned about what’s weighted and un-weighted and that AP classes are important depending on what you want to go into,â€? Mrs. Quintana said. “Also, there’s an advantage for everybody no matter what you want to go to school for.â€? Mrs. Bush said the College )DLU FRQWLQXHV WR EH EHQHĂ€FLDO WR the community year after year. “I think the college fair is so successful because we’re Cypress Bay and the parents are very involved, the community is very involved and the kids are on a track for college from the minute they step onto this campus,â€? she said. “This is an opportunity for them to learn more information and they take advantage of it.â€?

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Best Buddies hosts Valentine’s Day dance BY DANIELLE BUSH NEWS EDITOR

Love was in the air at the annual Best Buddies Valentines Day Dance. On Feb. 13, all of the Best Buddies chapters in Broward County were invited to attend the dance held in the cafeteria. Over 250 people attended and were encouraged to dance, socialize with friends and enjoy the buffet. “The Valentines Dance is always a favorite and we make sure to continue to host it each year,â€? said Erica Strum, Best Buddies president. “It’s nice because the buddies and members are able to dress up and take pictures with their friends.â€? To attend the dance, both members and buddies were required to pay $5 to support the club and bring two canned items to donate to a local homeless shelter. In total, the club raised over $900 to go toward putting on future club activities and donated more than 250 cans. “I thought making it mandatory to bring cans to the dance was a great way to give back to the community in a smile way while still having fun at the dance,â€? said junior Maria Eseverri, club treasurer. “I felt it was important because the organization that we give them to works with communities and families who don’t know when their next meal will be.â€? Students in Best Buddies from other schools attended the dance and were given the opportunity to mix and meet. Vice SUHVLGHQW +DQQDK /HYLQVRQ VDLG RIĂ€FHUV

from the different chapters were informed of the event at the leadership training for WKH RIĂ€FHUV KHOG DW 1RYD +LJK 6FKRRO DQG were able to get excited about it. ´$W WKH WUDLQLQJ WKH GLIIHUHQW FOXE RIĂ€cers were eager to hear about the plans for the Valentines Day dance so they could spread the word to their club members,â€? she said. Levinson said the buddies look forward to the dance each year because it is almost like their prom or homecoming. They are encouraged to dress up nice and invite a guest or a friend to attend. In fact, some special needs adults from the community came to enjoy the fun. BUDDY UP: “The event as a whole really fosters DERYH %HVW friendship and is a very accepting en%XGGLHV PHPEHUV vironment for anyone who wanted to PHTOTO CREDIT DQG EXGGLHV IURP come,â€? she said. 7DUDYHOOD +LJK )RU WKH GDQFH HDFK RIĂ€FHU LQ WKH FOXE 6FKRRO SRVH was in charge of getting food from difIRU D SLFWXUH WR ferent restaurants in the community. Brio, UHPHPEHU WKH Wings Plus, Duffys and Cheesecake FacGDQFH OHIW 7KH tory where just a few of the donors. In adGDQFH JLYHV dition, Pure Energy provided entertainPHPEHUV DQ ment for the evening. RSSRUWXQLW\ WR “Both the buddies and the members ERQG DQG VRFLDOL]H loved dancing to the music and it was nice ZLWK VWXGHQWV IURP to see the interaction between the two,â€? RWKHU VFKRROV Levinson said. PHOTOS SUBMITTED BY EMMA BARTLEMAN Junior Cara Steinberg from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School attend“It’s really nice that Cypress puts on ty for the buddies from all the different ed the dance with her school’s chapter of this event every year, because I think it is schools to meet each other and hopefully Best Buddies. She said she had a lot of IXQ DQG GHĂ€QLWHO\ SODQV RQ DWWHQGLQJ QH[W something everyone really looks forward become fast friends.â€? to,â€? she said. “It was a great opportuniyear.

CBTV participates in skills competition BY COLE WINTON NEWS COPY EDITOR

Cypress Bay Television (CBTV) traveled to South Tech Academy in West Palm Beach to compete at the regional Skills USA competition. A total of 34 VWXGHQWV IURP &%79 FRPSHWHG LQ Ă€YH RI over 103 categories, including Television Production, Broadcast, Audio/Radio, Digital Cinema and Photography on Feb. 3. “We had students that won awards in every category,â€? said Kurt Doster, CBTV DGYLVHU ´:H JRW Ă€UVW SODFH LQ HYHU\ category except Digital Cinema.â€? Mr. Doster said Skills USA is different from other competitions that CBTV competes in, such as ones hosted by the Florida Scholastic Press Association (FSPA). Every event at Skills USA is done at the competition, so no work is prepared prior to the competition day. ´7KH FRPSHWLWLRQV DUH PRUH GLIĂ€FXOW but it’s more like real life,â€? Mr. Doster said. “You’re not going to pre-make something you have to present to someone you work for.â€? Jenna Leval, CBTV’s vice president of Ă€QDQFH ZRQ VHFRQG SODFH LQ 7HOHYLVLRQ Production and said the time limit helped her with time management skills, which she can apply when working at school or in other competitions. “Winning is important,â€? said Leval, a sophomore. “It’s great to put on college rĂŠsumĂŠs, but I also learned a lot. It was WKH Ă€UVW WLPH , FRPSHWHG DV WKH PRUH experienced person on the team, and I think I learned a lot on time management. It’s a good learning experience.â€?

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1HZV SURGXFHU DQG YLFH SUHVLGHQW RI membership Christina Diaz, who won Ă€UVW SODFH LQ 7HOHYLVLRQ 3URGXFWLRQ DOVR noted a difference between Skills USA and other annual competitions. “It’s not all about partying and having fun,â€? said Diaz, a senior. “It’s more of a SURIHVVLRQDO VHWWLQJ :H KDYH VSHFLĂ€F uniforms we have to wear, and it’s more about teaching and learning how to perfect skills.â€? Diaz also said she had fun at Skills USA, but ultimately, it was a time to be serious. “It’s fun, but it’s also about seeing how

HYHU\WKLQJ Ă€WV WRJHWKHU Âľ 'LD] VDLG ´,W¡V VWUXFWXUHG 7KHUH¡V D UXEULF ZLWK VSHFLĂ€F instructions, and you’re judged on your credentials, so it’s a little more intense. Once you go to Skills USA, you can handle the other competitions.â€? Leval said Skills USA not only helped her improve her television production skills, but also it required her to make a rĂŠsumĂŠ that she could use later. “I think it’s really important because I learned a lot about how to be professional,â€? Leval said. “I actually started my rĂŠsumĂŠ for the competition, and I’ve used it to apply for a journalism award and a few

other times since then.â€? Competitors also learned other lessons that can be applied in professional situations. “We learned a lot, like how to shake hands with the judges and create a rĂŠsumĂŠ. It sounds weird, but I didn’t know how to do those properly before,â€? Diaz said. “It’s not all about competing to be the best. It’s more about getting yourself ready to look professional. The TV industry is all about your presence and how you act.â€? Diaz said her success at Skills USA has already created a new opportunity for her. Better Your Life (BYL), an online news source, offered her an internship after her performance at Skills USA. “I’m excited because any internship you can get at this age is great for experience,â€? she said. “When you get your name out there, you have nothing to lose.â€? Since the competition is so similar to a real environment, Leval said, it’s a good indicator of how someone would fare in a real job. “If you don’t like production in a competition, that’s a sign you probably won’t like it as a job,â€? she said. After competing and getting IHHGEDFN VWXGHQWV FRXOG Ă€[ WKHLU mistakes, Mr. Doster said. “Most students come back motivated to get better for the next competition, so they can prove they are better next time,â€? he said.

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Clubs spread love on Valentine’s Day BY STEPHANIE STONE

Students celebrated Valentine’s Day by singing, getting “married,” giving gifts and more. Clubs, such as the Student Government Association (SGA), Color Guard, Chorus and United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) brought this special holiday spirit to the school on Feb. 13. “Valentine’s Day is a good way for SGA to fundraise because we are really good at making banners, and we like to promote school spirit,” said Asher Michelson, SGA member. SGA offered colored banners and balloons for purchase. Three-foot banners with messages cost $3, and the balloons cost $2 each. Banners had the messages “Te Amo” or “Be My Bae.” The money raised will go toward future SGA projects. “Making these banners has become an overall fun thing, and it has become an annual thing at Cypress,” said Michelson, a sophomore. Along with the banners, SGA hosted a marriage booth where Valentine’s Day celebrants could receive a marriage cerWLÀFDWH DQG D ULQJ SRS ZLWK D IULHQG IRU $1 each. All of the proceeds went to Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital. In addition, they also had a trivia booth where couples and friends could test their knowledge of one another. “The students really enjoyed getting married, and it was a great fundraiser for SGA,” said freshman Emily Vargas, SGA member.

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of the year, we donate a huge check to the UNICEF organization,” she said. UNICEF had also taken orders for the candy and bears in advance, which the FOXE PHPEHUV DQG RIÀFHUV GHOLYHUHG WR students on Feb. 13. ´7KLV LV YHU\ IXOÀOOLQJ <RX FDQ VHH how far someone’s kindness can go,” Wang said. UNICEF sponsor Rosalia Sachs said she was proud the club was able to raise so much money for a good cause. “It’s always a great opportunity to be a part of something bigger than myself,” Ms. Sachs said. The club had 50 bears left over, which they plan on donating to the pediatrics wing of Cleveland Clinic hospital. “It is truly wonderful that we are helping so many kids, and it is going to be a great feeling giving the bears to the patients,” Ms. Sachs said. In an effort to raise funds for new equipment, the Color Guard sold roses for Valentine’s Day outside of the cafeteria for students to purchase for $2. Sophomore Adrian Machado said roses are popular with students because they represent a Valentine’s tradition. ´, WKLQN SHRSOH OLNH WR JLYH ÁRZHUV WR loved ones because they are nice, pink and pretty,” Machado said. Machado, a Color Guard member, explained his club needed this fundraiser to SXUFKDVH QHZ ÁDJV ,W PDGH IRU WKH new equipment. ´,W LV LPSRUWDQW WKDW SHRSOH EX\ ÁRZers because we desperately need more equipment, and it’s cool to be a part of the students’ Valentine’s Day experience,” he said. The Bay’s chorus serenaded students and teachers with singing grams during class as part of its fundraising effort. Students paid $5 outside the cafeteria to have all the members of chorus sing to a person of their choice. Chorus students were excused from their classes to perform. “We’re fundraising and doing fun things to get the program in a festive mood,” senior Skylar Hess said. Hess said singing grams weren’t just for Valentine’s Day couples, but they were for friends, classmates and teachers, too. “Buying these is a good way to support chorus, and you can even buy them to embarrass your friends or teachers,” she said. The girl members sang “Teenage Dream” by Katy Perry, and the boys sang “All My Lovin’” by the Beatles. “We thought both of these songs relate to Valentine’s Day, and most people are familiar with these songs,” Hess said. “I think serenading students and getting in the holiday spirit turned out to be very successful.”

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ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE: (from top) Sophomores Caroline Johnson (left) and Selena Cline get married. Sophomore Carolina Moreno is serenaded by the boys choir. Junior Mathew Rosello gives a teddy bear to freshman Brielle Stafford. (above left) Juniors Rosa Wang, Rebecca Norman and Zoe Ferguson. (above right) Junior Sarah Rothbard, senior Samantha Orlando, junior Samantha Fanella. (left) Sophomores Kara Francis and Adrian Machado sell 9DOHQWLQHҋV 'D\ ÁRZHUV PHOTO BY EMMA SHAPIRO

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‘Brainy’ students attend academic tournaments BY TARA BAGHERLEE ONLINE FEATURES EDITOR

Senior Jake Ukleja looked to his teammates, put his hand over the buzzer and beeped in the answer to a question about the Revolutionary War. “Correct,â€? said television host Lisa Lee, adding one more point to the Bay’s score on BECON TV’s game show program, “School Duel.â€? “School Duelâ€? is an academic game show competition put on for high school students by BECON TV. The Brain Bowl team KDV EHHQ Ă€OPLQJ ´6FKRRO 'XHOÂľ tapings since the beginning of the school year. They entered the competition after being one of the top 20 scores in an online test administered to 50 schools for entry. The prize for the winners of “School Duelâ€? include $1,000 per member on the winning team, which was provided by sponsors Chik-Fil-A and Bright Star Credit Union. The Bay came in second place last year. Each of the runners-up received $200. The Brain Bowl sector of the academic team also competed on Feb. 13 at Pompano Beach High against West Broward +LJK UHFHLYLQJ Ă€UVW SODFH IRU WKH second year in a row in the county competition. The Brain Bowl competition consists exclusively of questions about social studies and is presented in a game show IRUPDW EXW LW LV QRW Ă€OPHG Both of these teams have

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overlapping members including seniors Ukleja, Juan Trigo (captain of the Brain Bowl team), Caterina Golner, and Sebastian Hincapie, who serves as an alternate for “School Duel.� Juniors Justin Iannacone and Munir Libos are also involved with “School Duel� and Brain Bowl, respectively. Ukleja is captain of the “School Duel� sector of the Brain Bowl team. He said he enjoys participating in competitions like this because they are outlets for unconventional types of knowledge. “It’s a televised competition, which is a fun twist, and the fact that there are great prizes

as well was a great incentive,â€? Ukleja said. “While it’s great to know all this knowledge about the great kings, it really doesn’t show up in everyday conversation that much. Being able to apply it and actually use that knowledge is great.â€? History teacher Jim Wurster is the sponsor of both teams. He VDLG WKH EHQHĂ€W RI SDUWLFLSDWLQJ in academic competitions is the dedication required to prepare. “They have to buckle down,â€? Mr. Wurster said. “There’s incentive for them to grasp more information and more knowledge. They have to be on top of their game.â€? Mr. Wurster said he enjoys

working with academic teams because of the advanced level of thinking. “I just like working with those high-caliber kids, the nerdy braiQLDFV , Ă€QG WKHP WR EH HQWHUWDLQing,â€? Mr. Wurster said. “They’re funny.â€? Jim Guarasci, the executive producer of “School Duel,â€? said the advantage of competitions like this includes giving the spotlight to students who usually do not get much credit. “We like to produce it at BECON because it’s a great way to showcase and highlight these students that are succeeding in the classroom academically,â€? Mr. Guarasci said. “We hear a

ORW DERXW WKH VSRUWV Ă€JXUHV GRing well but not a lot about the students who are exceeding academically in their schools, so this is a great way to not only highlight them, but also to reward them for their hard work.â€? Ukleja said his responsibilities as captain include preparing questions for tryouts at the beginning of the year to pick the team. “I had to go and write quesWLRQV WKDW , WKRXJKW EHVW UHĂ HFWHG the actual style of the competition,â€? Ukleja said. “We had 20 people try out, so I tried to pick a good team.â€? “School Duelâ€? has been airing since Jan. 29 on BECON TV on Thursdays at 7 p.m., with reruns airing on the weekends. The Bay’s episode of “School Duelâ€? against Coral Glades High School will air on March 19. Based on its performance, the team has the opportunity to DGYDQFH WR WKH Ă€QDOV ZKLFK ZLOO air on June 4. Mr. Guarasci said despite the outcome, students should embrace the experience of such a unique academic team. “One of the things I always tell the students is that win or lose, being a part of the show should be a pretty cool life experience for them,â€? Mr. Guarasci said. “Not everyone gets the chance to compete on a television quiz show.â€?

World Language Competition showcases linguistic diversity BY ABBY MORGAN FEATURES EDITOR

French, Chinese and Spanish were just a few of the language categories the 65 students from the Bay competed in at the World Language Competition. High school and middle school students from 35 Broward County schools displayed their knowledge while competing on Feb. 28 at Western High School. “The language competition went really well. It was a little

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competed in Spanish. “I had to focus on what I was saying to perfectly recite the poem, especially with all of the pressure. The impromptu went well also.â€? Spanish teacher Paola Barrera said she was very impressed ZLWK KHU VWXGHQWV ZKR DOO JRW Ă€UVW or second place. “I am super excited because I think the competition is a great opportunity to perform and bring out the knowledge my students have gained and the love they have developed for it,â€? Mrs. Barrera said. The opening event consisted of the Bay’s American Sign Language (ASL) club performing a song from “Grease,â€? which was “You’re the One That I Want.â€? The competition is held each year in March and each school is only allowed to enter three contestants in each level of each language. “It’s a great experience for students, not only preparing for it, but also being judged by external professionals,â€? Mrs. Barrera said. Senior Ramal Pitts particiSDWHG IRU WKH Ă€UVW WLPH LQ &KLnese and said he would have loved to compete earlier in his high school career since he enjoyed the experience and mix of

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all the cultures and languages. “It was fun. There were a lot more people than I thought there would be,â€? Pitts said. “It exceeded my expectations in the opening ceremony with some of the performances. Someone got up and did a whole performance in German, and another kid did a whole skit in Italian, and it was pretty cool.â€? Freshman Ryan Bush competed for his third year and said he improves every year and beFRPHV PRUH FRQĂ€GHQW ZKLOH speaking in front of judges. ´,¡YH GHĂ€QLWHO\ LPSURYHG VLQFH P\ Ă€UVW \HDU RI FRPSHW-

LQJ LQ LPSURPSWX 6LQFH P\ Ă€UVW year, I memorized what I was going to say, but this year I made it up on the spot and did really well,â€? Bush said. Bush said he recommends the competition to everyone learning a language because it’s a good way to show progress while learning that language. “It’s a fun experience, and Mrs. Barrera and all the language teachers at the Bay make it a great learning experience,â€? Bush said. Pitts said he performed well even though he drew a blank when reciting his poem. He

gathered his thoughts quickly and continued. Although he had a little mishap early on by blanking out on his poem, he said he studied enough and is proud of how well he performed in front of the judges. “I think I studied enough for it,� Pitts said. “One thing I realized while studying the poem was that it’s good to listen to songs on it since it helped me memorize it. But it’s different when you go up in front of the judges because you have it in your head. It’s easy to mess up on it.�

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Talented artists recognized for work BY EMILY CHAIET ONLINE NEWS EDITOR

Writers, painters, photographers and more were all recognized for their artistic achievements by receiving regional Scholastic Art and Writing Awards, which are sponsored by Scholastic Publishing. Students found out whether they were awarded gold keys, silver keys or honorable mentions on Jan 30. The Bay has six students who will be entered into the national competition for winning gold keys: seniors Isabella Buenaver, Natalie Alvarenga, Marialejandra Feliciani, Haley Harding, Elizabeth Schwartz and junior Matias Alvial. The gold and silver key winners will all have their work displayed at Young At Art Museum in Davie. The honorable mention winners will have their work featured in a spooling video played in the museum. “I’m very proud and ecstatic. We had several gold, silvers and honorable mentions,â€? said art teacher Elizabeth Jenkins. “I encouraged the students to enter and go on and do it. It’s one of the most well known contests. Every college will recognize Scholastic and the prestige of it.â€? 6FKZDUW] ZDV WKH Ă€UVW VWXGHQW HYHU from the Bay to be awarded a gold key for poetry. She was also awarded a silver key for her writing portfolio. “I feel so humbled and happy to receive the award and surprised as well,â€? Schwartz said. “I felt honored to make it so far and to know that someone appreciated my writing. I feel so honored to know that ,¡P WKH Ă€UVW IURP &\SUHVV %D\ WR ZLQ WKH award. I’m happy to be able to represent the school on such a large scale.â€? Creative Writing teacher Joyce Seigel said she is very proud of Schwartz for

senior Marialejandra Feliciani

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winning a gold key for poetry. She said Schwartz completely deserves the award because she is an incredible writer who writes for all genres. “Everything she writes is amazing,� Ms. Seigel said. “She puts her heart and soul in every word that she places on that page. This is recognition for writing, and she is most deserving of it. She is talented, creative, raw. She tells the truth and she’s sincere, yet she always has a positive outlook.� Schwartz said she submitted the poems that she had the strongest

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connection with. “I didn’t pick poems I thought other people would pick, but more the poems I loved and I thought truly represented me as a poet,â€? she said. 7KH RWKHU Ă€YH ZLQQHUV ZHUH DZDUGHG for their artwork. Alvarenga was awarded a gold key for her digital artwork called “Power.â€? She was also recognized with a silver key and an honorable mention. “I’m honored. I didn’t think I would win,â€? Alvarenga said. “It was so unexpected, but I’m really happy about it and excited.â€?

Alvarenga said her friends inspired her piece. She used Photoshop to create an alternate reality through her photography. “I think my pieces are really colorful and eye-catching, so maybe not a lot of people were experimenting with Photoshop the way I did,â€? she said. “Maybe they thought it was really different or unique that I’m doing that.â€? Alvial was awarded two gold keys: one was for his drawing called “Oblivious Conundrumâ€? and one was for his painting called “Mercado Central.â€? In addition, he awarded one silver key and two honorable mentions. ´$W Ă€UVW , WKRXJKW , ZDVQ¡W JRLQJ WR win because I participated once freshman year, and I only won an honorable mention,â€? he said. “I had the hope I was going to win this year, and then my teacher motivated me to participate so I went for it and won the awards.â€? Alvial said his artwork is based on whatever comes to his mind, yet some of his paintings are based off of when he lived in Chile. “Art has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember,â€? he said. “My mom used to long to draw and paint. My dad used to draw a lot, and I’ve been the only person in my family who has had the chance to develop his art. As I moved here to Miami, I’ve been more exposed to art in places such as Wynwood.â€? 7KH JROG NH\ ZLQQHUV ZLOO Ă€QG RXW their national rank sometime in March. “I stress in class to have a visual voice and to come up with unique things, which align with what Scholastic is looking for,â€? Ms. Jenkins said. “Plus, we do have a lot of kids who have innate talent. All of their art works are very strong and exceptional.â€?

Eating Disorder Awareness Day spreads positivity BY FRANKI ROSENTHAL

7KH KDOOV ZHUH Ă€OOHG ZLWK VWXGHQWV dressed from head to toe in purple apparel for Eating Disorder Day on Feb. 25. Student Government Association (SGA) set up a booth in the courtyard during all lunch periods with a mirror and Post-It notes of quotes reminding every student of his or her beauty. Psychologist Reeva Ramcharan came to the event as a guest speaker and spoke in the auditorium in eighth period about disorders and the negative effects on the body and on self-esteem. SGA adviser Danielle Nascimento said approximately 500 students attended the informational assembly, where Dr. Ramcharan spoke, which was more than they expected. Freshman Emilie Vargas, who planned the event, said she was very happy she helped put it together because she knew the disorders could potentially harm any student at the school. “The message that I was trying to get across to students was that we all have our close friends and family, and this is the moment in which we can all do our part in letting anyone with this disorder know that they are not alone,â€? Vargas said. Dr. Ramcharan said it is very important to educate people about eating disorders and what causes them. “Eating disorders seem to be a way that people choose to cope with their struggles and that can be due to stress and anxiety,â€? Dr. Ramcharan said. “One

of the best ways to manage stress and anxiety is to be able to make sure to have enough time every day and every week to include relaxation, exercise, and appropriate nutrition. By being able to give yourself enough time to care for your mind and body, overall you’re able to reduce stress.� Freshman Aaron Lerner said listening to the guest speaker improved his knowledge on the detrimental consequences. “I learned what to do and how to deal with a loved one if they ever get an eating disorder,� Lerner said. “The speaker, Dr. Ramcharan, taught me a great amount of new facts that I would have never known before.� Freshman Sara Schlussel worked at the awareness booth during lunch, painting purple hearts on people’s hands and writing notes of love and support. “Everyone who walked by and saw the booth really enjoyed leaving Post-It notes about being beautiful. It really encouraged people to love themselves just the way they are,� she said. Vargas said that the idea she wanted to get across to the students was that if they or a loved one is struggling from an eating disorder, they are not alone. “Anyone struggling with an eating disorder should know that there are many people here to comfort them. I wanted these students to know that they had the entire student body supporting them and this day could help them gain the courage to get treatment and bring more awareness for years to come,� Vargas said.

SPREAD THE LOVE: During Eating Disorder Awareness Day, students were encouraged to deck out in purple and visit the booths outside of the cafeteria. (left) Senior Zue Lopez poses at the #OperationBeautiful booth where students were able to write positive notes. (bottom) On index cards, uplifting messages and phrases were written including “Be Happy�, “Smile�, “You’re Beatuiful� and “Be You.�

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Two new AICE classes to be offered BY ALEXIS SOBEL

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Ă€OP SHUVRQ KLPVHOI HVSHFLDOO\ VLQFH KH LV D SDUW RI &%79 KH GLGQ¡W WKLQN KH ZRXOG be able to engage in photography, but was surprised that he did. 2IĂ€FH 'HSRW ´OLNHG LW DQG , ZDV UHDOO\ VXUSULVHG WKH\ OLNHG LW Âľ KH VDLG ´0RVW RI WKH WLPH LQ &%79 ZH KDYH WR ZRUN ZLWK VRPH FRPSDQLHV DQG DGYHUWLVH IRU WKHP but showcasing advertisements in your own Instagram and having [the business] see the work you’ve done is pretty cool.â€? 6WXGHQWV¡ SURMHFWV DUH IHDWXUHG RQOLQH DW RIĂ€FHGHSRW FRP JHDUORYH 0UV Kronberg said the overall project was a success. “We love the Instagram photos that the students came up with,â€? she said. “It inspired us to think more creatively about user-generated content and our products.â€?

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Free speech should not be silenced Saturday Night Live’s recent skit about ISIS has generated more controversy than laughter. The skit is reminiscent of the Toyota commercial in which a daughter says goodbye to her father beIRUH OHDYLQJ WR Ă€JKW LQ WKH DUP\ ,Q WKH SNL skit, host Dakota Johnson plays a girl saying goodbye to her father at the airport, yet instead of leaving to join the military, she leaves her father to join ISIS. The skit generated a negative reaction from viewers who claimed the skit was in bad taste, yet SNL was simply taking DGYDQWDJH RI RXU EHVW ZHDSRQ WR Ă€JKW ISIS: freedom of speech. Taran KiIlam, the SNL cast member who played the father in the skit, responded to the controversy on Twitter by saying, “Proud of this. Freedom to mock is our greatest weapon.â€? The sketch offended those who have been affected by the violence of ISIS, yet the skit’s intent was not to offend, it was to satirize the ridiculous ideals of the ISIS terrorist. The purpose of satire is to reveal the idiocy of society through comedy. This particular satire highlights the absolute insanity of ISIS.

Bottom Line: The purpose of satire is to reveal the idiocy of society through comedy. The extremist ideology of ISIS cannot be eliminated with wars and violence. Free speech is the best tool in revealing ISIS’s extremist ideologies. Yes, we have VROGLHUV ÀJKWLQJ ,6,6 LQ WKH 0LGGOH (DVW yet those soldiers can only destroy terrorists, not their ideas. Through its skit, SNL proved ISIS’s ideas to be absurd and invalid. Those who had a negative reaction to the SNL sketch are possibly being hypocritical. Just a few months ago, wasn’t the

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American public showing its support toward Charlie Hebdo? What happened to “Je suis Charlie?� Freedom of speech includes freedom to mock. Perhaps the SNL skit was in poor taste, yet it was necessary. Those who were offended by the sketch clearly did not take the time to understand the humor of the skit. Rather than appreciating SNL’s mockery of ridiculous extremist

ideologies, many were too quick to criticize the mere mention of a violent terrorist group on a comedy show. The ridiculous ideologies of ISIS cannot go unnoticed. The viewers of the show were too quick to judge the rather humorous skit. It is clear that a majority of America completely disagrees with the ISIS ideologies. So why can’t we laugh at it? Why can’t we ridicule something that

that we clearly see as absurd? Free speech is a controversial issue, and it is often unclear when to draw the line. We can’t put limits on free speech, and that’s a good thing. The SNL skit, while controversial, shared a much-needed message with the American public. Rather than criticize the sketch, we should praise it and look forward to more like it.

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student for recommendation into an AP if they receive the letter grade A in the prerequisite class. This seems ridiculous to As a drum major in band, I have to I can’t begin to count the number of me since a “Bâ€? doesn’t necessarily mean admit I’m kind of disappointed in The WLPHV WKH Ă€UH DODUP EODUHG WKLV \HDU RQO\ you didn’t master the subject. It is also beCircuit’s coverage of clubs such as band, to be followed by an announcement to FRPLQJ PRUH GLIĂ€FXOW WR VLJQ LQWR FODVVHV color guard and chorus. Though we don’t LJQRUH LW ,I Ă€UH GULOOV DUH FRQWLQXRXVO\ since parents now had to meet with the get the same attention as some of the greeted by shrugs (and a lot of the time, guidance counselor or teacher on desiglarger clubs at the school, we still do some eye rolls) then what are we going to do in nated days and hours to either listen to very noteworthy events, most recently the face of a real emergency? I can’t help the teacher’s advice or override their dea competition at the John I. Leonard but be reminded of my mom’s stories of cision. I understand that many kids try to High School. I’ve been at this school for school drills in her school in Communist switch into classes that may not work for four years and there’s only been very Poland. In case of a nuclear attack, her them but the rule of needing to get an “Aâ€? infrequent coverage of our activities. class was told to go to the nearest grave- in a class to continue into the AP level is The band has been at the school since its yard with a burial shroud ready to make wrong. I believe a B should be acceptable inception, and we have many trophies and the undertaker’s job easier. It’s amazing to continue as well. -junior Valentina Dioguardi pictures to prove the great things that we to me how even a generation later and a do, so it’s a shame that so little has been continent away, drills remain an exercise Senior privilege schedule written about us. in absurdity. ILULĂ„JPHS [V OPNO HJOPL]LYZ -senior Noah Friedland -sophomore Sara Burgoa Editor’s Note: Stories about the chorus Cypress Bay seems to be changing (page 52) and the color guard (page 55) Administrative crackdown on things up. Becoming a senior next year are featured in the Arts & Entertainment waivers hurts ‘B’ students KDV EURXJKW PDQ\ EHQHĂ€WV VXFK DV WKH VHsection. We cover a large volume of club Guidance and administration were not nior privilege. The senior privilege conactivities at our school, but we apologize kidding when they said they were taking sists of having a certain GPA and then if our coverage of band has been lacking. waivers seriously this year. Although the KDYLQJ WKH RSWLRQ WR GURS Ă€UVW RU HLJKWK waivers have to do mostly with AP or period. I believe it was very considerate $,&( FODVVHV WKH QHZ SROLF\ DOORZV WKH of administration to give seniors this one

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period off, considering “senioritisâ€? hits hard. It makes sense that seniors would be given this time off especially since most of them are good students and one needs to have a high GPA in order to be allowed to be a part of the senior privilege. Since PDQ\ VHQLRUV KDYH IXOĂ€OOHG WKHLU FUHGLWV DQG DUH PD\EH WDNLQJ FODVVHV WR Ă€OO XS their spaces on their schedule, I think this is an awesome idea and came into place just in time. -junior Edgar Faroh Letters to the editor are encouraged as part of The Circuit’s mission as a public forum. Submissions should not exceed 300 words;Íž they should be dropped off in Room 428 or mailed to the school to the attention of adviser Rhonda Weiss. The DXWKRU ZLOO KDYH WKH Ă€QDO VD\ LQ SKUDVLQJ of the letter, but letters are subject to editing for length, clarity, punctuation and grammar. Anonymous letters will not be printed and the writer’s identity ZLOO EH FRQĂ€UPHG SULRU WR WKH SXEOLFDWLRQ Any material deemed libelous, obscene, disruptive or unlawful to minors will not be published.

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People need to rethink their use of the r-word

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Stupid, dumb, vapid, unintelligent, retarded – all of these words are synonyms except for one. :KLOH WKH Ă€UVW IRXU PHDQ ´KDYLQJ RU showing a lack of ability to learn and unGHUVWDQG WKLQJV Âľ UHWDUGHG LV GHĂ€QHG DV “slow or limited in intellectual or emotional development or academic progUHVV Âľ 7KH WZR GHĂ€QLWLRQV DUH QRW V\QRQymous, yet people still treat them as such. When people call others retards or retarded, I am offended by it. I have a twin VLVWHU 6RĂ€D ZKR ZDV GLDJQRVHG ZLWK DXtism when we were 2. That changed my life. Using retarded as an insult to a person is derogatory to those with intellectual or developmental disabilities, especially considering that my sister, who is my best friend, has autism.

After six years of straight “no,â€? “nevHUÂľ DQG ´DEVROXWHO\ QRW Âľ P\ SDUHQWV Ă€nally caved and let my sister and me get a dog on Jan. 26, 2013. We searched through shelters for two VWUDLJKW ZHHNV ZLWKRXW EHLQJ DEOH WR Ă€QG D GRJ WKDW Ă€W RXU FRQĂ LFWLQJ VWDQGDUGV (My mom wanted a small Yorkie while my sister and I wanted a German shepherd.) One day, my sister and I jumped into Mom’s car and drove to Orlando with WKH KRSH WKDW ZH ZRXOG EH DEOH WR Ă€QG WKH puppy we’d been waiting for. When we got to the shelter, we didn’t Ă€QG DQ\ <RUNLHV RU *HUPDQ VKHSKHUGV Instead, a black, 2-month-old Labrador/ golden-retriever mix stole our hearts with her shy yet stubborn personality. That day, my sister and I drove home with my new best friend and the best gift I could have ever hoped for – Maya.

Bottom Line: The word “retarded� should not be used in PUHWWYVWYPH[L JVU[L_[ Every time I hear “You’re a retard,� or “Are you retarded?� I always have the need to correct people by saying, “Don’t say the r-word� or “That word is very offensive.� I can’t bear to say the word myself considering how negative it can be in certain situations. Indirectly, saying the word retarded is making fun of people with mental retardation, autism, Down syndrome or other developmental disabilities. Today, autism and other developmental disabilities are more well-known than in the past. When I was little, nobody knew what autism was, but now everyone has at least a vague idea of it. Currently, one in every SHRSOH LV GLDJQRVHG ZLWK DXWLVP DQG by this point, mental disabilities one way or another, affect us all.

As teenagers gaining a voice in society, we should teach the values that using the word retarded is inappropriate when used improperly. Currently, the Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) community is taking steps to do so through promotion and a campaign called Spread the Word to End the Word, but this is only the beginning. I am the current vice president of WKH %D\¡V FKDSWHU RI %HVW %XGGLHV DQG WKURXJK %HVW %XGGLHV WKH H[SHULHQFH , have with my sister and my job as a camp counselor for special needs kids, I am incredibly active in the special needs comPXQLW\ 7KURXJK %HVW %XGGLHV , KDYH been active in efforts to Spread the Word to End the Word by encouraging people to pledge online at r-word.org and helping the club organize a banner for Spread the Word to End the Word day on March 4. According to the campaign’s website, r-word.org, Spread the Word to End the Word is “an ongoing effort to raise the consciousness of society about the dehumanizing and hurtful effects of the word ‘retard(ed)’ and encourage people to pledge to stop using the R-word.â€? It is a nationwide campaign started by youth and supported by organizations such as %HVW %XGGLHV ,QWHUQDWLRQDO DQG WKH 6SHFLDO 2O\PSLFV 2YHU SOHGJHV have been signed since March 1, and there will hopefully be many more throughout the month. Of course, we cannot ban the word “retardâ€? from everyday vocabulary, but it is important that people understand WKH FRUUHFW GHĂ€QLWLRQ RI WKH ZRUG 3HRSOH should not use the word “retardâ€? as a synonym for being stupid or idiotic, and everyone should give those directly or indirectly affected by intellectual disabilities the respect they deserve.

Bottom Line: Adopting dogs instead of buying can provide a lot VM ILULÄ[Z Now, Maya is a beautifully grown dog with the heart of a puppy that loves to play and catch bugs. The fact that she could have spent the majority of her puppy years in a cage breaks my heart because there were so many great moments she would have missed out on, such as chewing through her tennis balls or destroying my mom’s new shoes. Some dogs, however, miss out on these great moments of happiness because no one adopts them. The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) estimates that about 7.6 million animals are admitted into animal shelters each year. Of those, approximately 2.7 million are euthanized or killed. This

isn’t because the animal shelters choose to kill the animals, but rather because there are so many animals that are put into them every day that the shelters run out of space to keep them. Meanwhile, according to the American Humane Society, there are about 10,000 puppy mills in the United States, which combined sell over 2 million puppies annually. These puppy mills often mistreat and abuse the mothers by breeding them every menstrual cycle regardless of their health, and the puppies often have both physical and mental issues. There are also what the American Humane Society calls “responsible breeders,â€? where the owners don’t sell the puppies at pet stores but rather on their own. 7KLV LV RIWHQ WKH EHVW ZD\ WR Ă€QG D SXUHbred dog that will hopefully have the least health issues and the best possible personality. These advantages, however, come at a cost. Purebred puppies, depending on the breed, can cost from about $200 to $14,000. At an adoption center, however, this cost is not only reduced, but covers PRUH EHQHĂ€WV $W WKH %URZDUG &RXQW\ Humane Society, for example, puppies XQGHU Ă€YH PRQWKV FRVW DQG WKDW money helps cover necessary surgeries, vaccines and even gives a complimentary bag of food. Adopting a dog is probably one of the best and most rewarding things I’ve ever done. Although I don’t know my dog’s entire history, she is still a healthy, happy dog and I know she’ll live the long and happy life Labradors are supposed to. Not only did our $300 help pay for various surgeries, but it also gave us free vet visits and bags of food. I’m beyond glad that I helped support a pet adoption center, as well as helped give a lost puppy a loving home.

Absurdly large rĂŠsumĂŠs are long lists of nothing

Well-rounded student? Sure, I can do that. I’m only really giving up sleep, sitGRZQ GLQQHUV VKRZHUV ORQJHU WKDQ ÀYH minutes, quality time with family and my sanity. Like I said, sure I can do that. After all, do I really have a choice? The process of getting accepted into college has become less about putting one’s efforts into a few activities in order to excel and more about taking rigorous classes, volunteering for 300 service hours, becoming the president of three or more

they should be focused on the few, realistic strengths that a student has to offer to that school. $GPLVVLRQV RIÀFHUV QHHG WR JR EHyond the white and black of the rÊsumÊs they receive and ask themselves how the few things that students have accomplished are moving ideas forward and making a change in the world, instead of À[DWLQJ RQ KRZ VXSSRVHGO\ ZHOO URXQGHG organizations, starting a business and that student is. managing a job. Bottom Line: Colleges’ unrealistic expectations of the well-rounded student are limit- Colleges have an ing students’ abilities to prevail in a few unrealistic idea of a wellmeaningful activities while promoting the concept of being merely involved in YV\UKLK Z[\KLU[ several activities and organizations in orI know my strengths and I know my der to submit a lengthier rÊsumÊ. The rÊ- weaknesses, which is why I am not a part sumÊs students submit to schools should of clubs like HOSA or the Auto Club. Prenot have to be decorated with excessive tending that students can achieve greatquantities of extracurriculars. Instead, ness in all areas of the spectrum will sell

students short of achieving greatness in certain extracurriculars. I cannot be sure that writing this column as The Circuit’s editor-in-chief would have been a possibility had I been a mediocre member of six clubs. I would have missed out on everything I have learned, the awards I have won and the experiences I have shared with journalism enthusiasts like me. Even though I am probably not the poster child for a well-rounded student and I was not able to balance my rigorous schedule and newspaper with copious DQG SURPLQHQW H[WUDFXUULFXODUV , GLG ÀQG myself as well as what I want to do for the rest of my life. This was possible because I put my time and effort into few activities. If that is not good enough for a school to accept me, then that school is not good enough for me.

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How this shy person became a leader

For the average high school teenager, Saturdays are sacred. They are a time to relax, spend time with friends and family and not dwell over the stressful school week. For me, Saturdays are also sacred, but for a different reason: I volunteer at Maccabi Tzair Tikva, or Maccabi, a Jewish youth group located at the JCC in Davie where I am the madricha (female counselor) for different groups of kids each year. Essentially, Maccabi is a Zionist movement focused on giving back to the community by teaching children Jewish values through informal education while offering them opportunities to make friends. After many failed attempts at other movements, I, along with my best friend, decided to try out this new program in hopes of discovering our Jewish identities DV ZHOO DV PDNLQJ PRUH IULHQGV 7KH Ă€UVW day of Maccabi, we were thrown into a group with six other teenagers and three different counselors. Following only three hours’ worth of embarrassing games – yes, games – and icebreakers, I was convinced that Maccabi was the place for me, the place I felt at home. Maccabi divides kids based on gender and grade. For the younger kids, like my sister who is 10, two hours of games and engaging icebreakers and typically 30 minutes of a more serious activity are planned for them by Maccabi’s rigorously trained madrichim (counselors). This can range anywhere from the active game of circle volleyball, a twist on normal volleyball, to a more passive discussion on anti-Semitism. Students post-middle school can also join a more exclusive group. After two years of experience in leading groups and helping kids make friends, I became the rosh shikvah (head of group) of the School of Madrichim, or SOM, which is a special program offered to teenagers in high school that assists them in developing as leaders so they too can soon become a counselor of a group. For me, this has been the most rewarding part in my entire Maccabi career. Many high school students have asked me “How did you become a counselor so young?â€? The answer I give them, verbatim, is: “Show up on a Saturday at the JCC.â€? The process is extremely simple, and it consists of coming to Maccabi on the given Saturdays of the school year and the madrichim will take it from there. So, why did I join Maccabi? Initially, I was offered 150 service hours for SOM and many more that correlated directly with how often I attended. This was obviously very alluring for an incoming freshman with aspirations to go to college. Currently, I have 1,190 service hours on Virtual Counselor exclusively from Maccabi. However, it’s not about the service hours for me anymore. I go for the sole purpose of the love I have for this youth movement. Along with my two other phenomenal co-workers, Ben Elazar and Jamie Klainbaum, we have changed our high school janijim (kids) into well-developed lead-

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ers, knowledgeable teens and, overall, better people. We are pleased every week with the satisfaction of knowing that we gave at least one of our kids something of value. There is truly no better feeling than

ceive opportunities to play games and feel like kids again. On many occasions, we have game nights or seminars dedicated solely to having fun, and I’ve also been able to take trips with Maccabi that

From being the shy girl who always sat in the back of the class with her head down to being the outspoken HUK PUKLWLUKLU[ SLHKLY ^OV HS^H`Z ]VS\U[LLYZ ÄYZ[ 0 OH]L [V V^L L]LY`[OPUN [V 4HJJHIP [OL ILZ[ [OPUN that has ever happened to me. when they run to you and hug you eternally, telling you they had a really special day and that they can’t wait for next week. In addition to the hours of work that I put into Maccabi each week due to being a madricha, the counselors also re-

revolve around engaging games and activities. So far, I have gone camping three times, been to a seminar at the University of Central Florida and visited San Diego for an annual international seminar with Maccabi groups from all over the world.

From being the shy girl who always sat in the back of the class with her head down to being the outspoken and independent leader who always volunteers ÀUVW , KDYH WR RZH HYHU\WKLQJ WR 0DFFDbi, the best thing that has ever happened to me. My experience at this successful Jewish youth movement has changed my life forever and brought me things that I am eternally grateful for, like my amazing best friends, boyfriend and skills that I’ll always carry with me. Although Maccabi is a Jewish movement for the youth, I hope to still be involved in this group when I am old and gray. It might be a relatively new and small movement now, but I have all the faith in the world that one day, Maccabi will be just as recognized as many of the other popular organizations among children.

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Ain’t no business like show business Exploring local theater programs broadens cultural horizons -- on and off stage.

With an “Annie� fanatic for a mom and a dad who sang “Eidelweiss� from “The Sound of Music� to me to put me to sleep as a baby every night, I can’t remember a time when I didn’t love theater. This adoration only grew as I became older and is a large part of my life to this very day. Participating in two theater organizations in Broward County, threehour rehearsals four times a week and weekly dance and improvisation classes takes up the majority of my time.

on tour. I have also been mentored by the directors of fundraising, marketing and sales who have taught the 23 other ambassadors and me the ins and outs of the theater industry. The application process for the Teen Ambassador Program, though not too long, was stressful, due to my longing to EH DFFHSWHG $IWHU Ă€OOLQJ RXW DQ DSSOLFDtion from the Broward Center website, writing a 500-word essay about why I would be a valuable asset to the program, and getting a letter of recomBottom Line: mendation from the artistic director of Fort Lauderdale Theater might not receive the Children’s Theatre (the theater same recognition as certain where I regularly participate in sports, but the effort required by shows and classes), I was exputting on a production is just as tremely anxious when a letter from the Broward Center arexhausting and rewarding. rived in the mail. Luckily, the This year, my time dedicated to the- letter held good news. ater increased dramatically when I was This program has been extremely adselected to be a Teen Ambassador at vantageous, with experiences I would not the Broward Center for the Performing have otherwise. I had the ability to wear a Arts. That meant that I would be able to headset to hear the stage manager’s lightsee most of the shows that come to Bro- ing cues while “The Phantom of the Opward Center, go on backstage tours, sit in eraâ€? was being performed at the Broward on lectures with cast and crew members, Center’s Au-Rene Theatre. I was also and become a more cultured person. In able to see and learn about the puppetry exchange, all I had to do was promote of “The Lion Kingâ€? from a cast member the center with reviews and social media and resident puppeteer up close. blasts. The most valuable opportunity this Before this year, I thought that Bro- program has offered me has been to sit in ward Center only housed on-tour Broad- the pit, where the orchestra plays, during way shows and children’s shows, since “The Lion Kingâ€? and see how much hard that was all I had been exposed to. How- work the conductor and musicians do to HYHU LQ WKH SDVW Ă€YH PRQWKV , KDYH VHHQ complement the story with music. a ballet, a classical music concert, a jazz If I am not at the Broward Center for music concert, an opera, a children’s the Performing Arts, I can most likely be show, and three Broadway productions found at the Galleria Mall. However, the

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reason for this is not to shop. On the third Ă RRU RI WKH *DOOHULD 0DOO OLHV P\ KRPH away from home, Fort Lauderdale Children’s Theatre (FLCT), where I am constantly rehearsing, dancing, singing and improvising. 7ZR \HDUV DW WKH WKHDWHU DQG Ă€YH VKRZV later, I have done everything from being a Harvard Law student in “Legally Blondeâ€? to working on spotlight for 20 shows of “In the Heights,â€? to climbing on walls in “Cats.â€? Through FLCT, I have made lasting friendships and memories and learned lifelong lessons that I will take with me through whatever career path I pursue,

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PHANTOMS OF THE BROWARD CENTER: (top) All 24 Teen Ambassadors are able to see a wide range of shows. (left, from left to right) Ambassadors Nicky Macias from Somerset Academy, Rachel Schonberger, and Liat 6KXIĂ LWD IURP $PHULFDQ Heritage High School had the opportunity to sit in during a performance of “Phantom of the Opera.â€?

whether that be acting, singing and dancing on a Broadway stage or working as a public relations manager for a theater company. No matter what, I cannot imagine being happy working with anything but the arts. Theater might not receive the same recognition as certain sports, but as a high school student greatly involved with it, I can say that it takes just as much effort. Spending about 20 hours of the week at Broward Center and FLCT has impacted my life in multiple ways. The opportunities available here in Broward County have helped and encouraged me to aspire to be a better performer and arts advocate.

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Rare illness leads to new passion BY LISA BURGOA MANAGING EDITOR

Every Monday – or as she likes to call it, MUNday – senior Barbara Valencia basks in her power as the co-president of the Model United Nations. During these meetings, the fate of the world is rested squarely on her shoulders. As an Egyptian consul, her nuclear disarmament negotiations helped avert World War III. As a New York representative in the American Congress, she allocated more federal funds to education reform without skimping on the military budget. Valencia wears her political savvy RQ WKH 081 Ă RRU OLNH D IUHVKO\ WDLORUHG pantsuit, commanding armies, nations and entire ideologies along the way. But there is one thing Valencia can’t control – her own body. Five years ago, on Feb. 20, 2010, a trip to the dentist went awry, changing her life forever. “I had two permanent molars that were loose, which was very weird, so I went to the dentist and he took an x-ray and found that on the right side of my face there was a shadow,â€? she said. “Usually you’re able to tell easily the shape of your skull and everything in an x-ray, but on that side he couldn’t really see mine. He went ahead with the tooth extraction, because it was really weird and we wanted to see what was going on.â€? After injecting her with anesthesia, the doctors managed to extract her tooth, only to have blood spurt uncontrollably as a result. Valencia, still conscious throughout the ordeal, could only watch as over 3+2726 68%0,77(' %< %$5%$5$ 9$/(1&,$ nine bags-worth of blood soaked through MUNDAY FUNDAY 6HQLRU %DUEDUD 9DOHQFLD OHIW ,Q Ă€UVW URZ SRVHV ZLWK WKH WHDP KHU SLQN Ă RZHUHG GUHVV GUHQFKLQJ WKH WKDW FRPSHWHG DW WKH 8QLYHUVLW\ RI )ORULGD *DWRU081 RQ -DQ )HE FRQIHUHQFH RSHUDWLQJ FKDLU DQG Ă RRU 9DOHQFLD UHSUHVHQWHG D GHPRFUDWLF GLVWULFW LQ 1HZ <RUN LQ D PRFN +RXVH RI ´$W Ă€UVW , GLGQ¡W QRWLFH OLNH , WKRXJKW 5HSUHVHQWDWLYHV VHVVLRQ maybe that somebody had accidentally spilled some water on me,â€? she said. “I a patient as at any moment as it may cause give back to the country that has so much didn’t know what was happening until I looked down functional problems, bleeding or death.â€? of my family and life-long friends. It’s a and it was red evAs a former athlete who was involved way of thanking Ecuador for all the beauerywhere, and I in cheerleading, volleyball and basket- tiful memories of my childhood I had senior Barbara Valencia looked to the side ball, her inability to participate in con- growing up there.â€? and saw my mom tact sports is her largest misgiving about For all the trauma AVM has caused had dropped to I didn’t know what was happening her condition, as a blow to the head or an Valenica, Blandon said the experience the ground cry- until I looked down and it was red abrupt fall could kill Valencia. has contributed to Valencia’s prowess on ing.â€? Valencia’s discovery of MUN as a ju- WKH 081 Ă RRU In a haze, Va- everywhere, and I looked to the side nior offered a much-needed respite from “I think her scars add character,â€? lencia remembers and saw my mom had dropped to the WKH SDLQ LQĂ LFWHG E\ $90 6KH ZDV LQ- Blandon said. “Talking to her is when her the doctors hastistantly smitten with the process of writ- real beauty shines. She has such a kind ground crying. ly patching up the ing position papers and debating current soul and it shines through her smile, rehole with gauze events with other delegates, as well as gardless of her scars. While I’m sure they until the ambuparticipating in conferences across the were very painful for her, they make her lance arrived to state. She ascended the ranks to serve as more human and genuine.â€? shuttle her to the -senior Barbara Valencia co-president of MUN with junior Kendra Dr. Schnitt said Valencia has demonoperating room. Blandon, where she handles internal af- strated incredible fortitude against her Commands like fairs in the club like co-editing papers and condition. “shut your mouthâ€? and “chew hardâ€? $W Ă€UVW 9DOHQFLD ZDV LQ GHQLDO DQG managing the club’s treasury. “Barbara is everything the words swirled around her throughout a litany of couldn’t come to terms with the gravity “Barbara is such an angel in the club,â€? strength and courage describe,â€? he said. MRI scans and face plasters conducted of AVM. Confused by the medical jargon said Blandon, who handles the club’s ex- “Her life was literally hanging by a thread E\ LQFUHDVLQJO\ EDIĂ HG GRFWRUV thrown around by doctors, she took to the ternal affairs. “She’s a very genuine per- ZKHQ VKH Ă€UVW SUHVHQWHG WR WKH HPHUJHQF\ It wasn’t until the models came back Web for answers. son. She’s sweet, dedicated, and always department. Since that time, she has entwo weeks later that the doctors were able “I knew how to speak English, but I saves time for other people. She thinks dured countless surgeries and intervento identify Valencia’s condition: an arte- didn’t know how to speak doctor,â€? she ahead enough to anticipate any problems tions, some of which are of the largest riovenous malformation, or AVM, in the said. “Google became my best friend. and she solves them with ease.â€? magnitude modern medicine has to offer. carotidal artery connecting her jaw to her People usually say when you get sick, Drawing from her experience with the Yet, somehow Barbara has managed to brain. your new obsession becomes your illness, political process, Valencia hopes to use keep a smile on her face, a friendly and “AVM is best described as an abnor- and I guess for me that was kind of true.â€? MUN as a springboard to jumpstart a ca- engaging personality and has maintained mal connection of arteries and veins tanIn the aftermath of the surgery, Valen- reer in public service. Though undecided a stellar academic record.â€? gled together without normal capillary cia underwent countless surgeries, some- about what school she will attend in the Valencia believes that there is a correbeds,â€? said Dr. Drew Schnitt, a Holly- times as often as three in one week at the fall, Valencia plans on majoring in politi- lation between AVM and her involvement wood-based reconstructive surgeon who beginning of her treatment. To this day, cal science, enrolling in law school and with MUN. has treated Valencia. “These malforma- she carries the scars on her face from returning to her native Ecuador, maybe ´0\ GLVHDVH LV GHĂ€QLWHO\ SDUW RI WKH tions of blood vessels do not perform their these procedures. RQH GD\ HYHQ UXQQLQJ IRU RIĂ€FH WKHUH $V reason I love Model UN,â€? Valencia said. normal functions of carrying oxygenated “The particular severity of Barbara’s a politician, Valencia hopes she can com- “My obsession with trying the best in evblood to the tissues and deoxygenated condition is rare and most professionals bat Ecuador’s issues, such as crime and erything that I do it overcompensates for blood from the tissues. This may lead would not see an AVM of this magnitude income inequality, which caused her fam- the little power I have over my illness. I to the formation of large lakes of blood in their career,â€? Dr. Schnitt said. “If it is LO\ WR Ă HH ZKHQ VKH ZDV exert control over things that are in my anywhere in the body and can have life large and in an area of critical function, “Somehow it all ties back to Model control because I can’t over things that threatening consequences in certain cir- such as in the brain or around vital or- UN,â€? she said. “Now that I know what it aren’t, like AVM. That’s just my coping cumstances.â€? gans or structures, it may be terrifying for feel like to represent a country, I want to mechanism.â€?

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AP/AICE classes present challenging workload BY FRANKI ROSENTHAL

Sophomore Camila Tussie, an allaround motivated student, is taking three Advanced Placement [AP] and three AICE courses while balancing her time between water polo and the debate team. Students challenge themselves by taking AP and AICE courses instead of honors or regular counterparts. These classes are offered on a 6.0 GPA scale compared to honors at a 5.0 and regular classes at a 4.0. That way, students can boost their GPAs while taking courses they feel they can academically handle. “I feel like I need to challenge myself, and honestly if it’s there I feel the need to do it to prove myself and learn the material that the AP class has to offer,” Tussie said. Guidance counselor Patty Vanderkwast said students should only take AP classes when they have an effective work ethic and know how to manage their time wisely. ´6WXGHQWV VKRXOG WDNH IRXU WR ÀYH $3 classes because they are academically able to and they know what their ability is and what it entails to be successful,” Ms. Vanderkwast said. Sophomore Jacob Wilentz feels the need to take four AP classes because he wants to succeed in life and prove that he can handle the rigor. “FDR once said, ‘The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.’ Even if I don’t do well on every test or succeed at every challenge I am faced with, I continue to push myself to be the best that I can be,” Wilentz said. While taking a high number of AP courses may be an important part of Wilentz’s life, he still thinks that it is important to enjoy his high school experience

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and be well rounded. “Being well rounded is very important to me. I think that extracurricular activities are just as important as taking AP classes,” he said. “I don’t want to stress myself out too much because high school is still about relaxing and having fun.” AP Psychology teacher David Geller said that students should not take any AP courses if they can’t handle them. He believes young people should devote more time to clubs and organizations instead of consuming all of their time daily with their academics. “I think that some of these students inundate themselves with too much homework and studying, therefore causing themselves unneeded stress and anxiety. If students are more involved in other ac-

tivities, they will have a better high school experience,” Mr. Geller said. Senior Chloe Nels on is very involved, spending her four years taking all honors classes, being involved SGA, being senior class president, working full time as an aftercare teacher, and playing for the golf team. “I don’t really think that the decision of not taking any AP classes has affected me because I balanced out my schedule in the way that it was right for me,” Nelson said. “I was very involved with my extracurricular activities.” Junior Blake Meyerson said he doesn’t like to stress about too many things, and he has learned how to manage his time wisely in his four AP’s and one AICE class, and how to handle the pressure

without stressing out. ´, GRQ·W ÀQG LW KHOSIXO WR VWUHVV EHFDXVH it only hurts you in the long run, so I have learned to not really worry as much about things,” Meyerson said. Tussie said that in the end, she wants to step up to the challenge of taking many of AP classes and she is doing it for the right reasons. She desires to challenge herself and learn new things in these advanced classes like AP European History, AP Chemistry and AP Physics. “These classes really interest me so I’m really involved during class, and I make time for them out of school,” Tussie said. “If I am taking an AP class, I want to learn everything to the fullest extent and prove to myself that I can do it.”

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Sisters keep military school legacy DANIELLE BUSH NEWS EDITOR

The family tradition of going to a military school lives on for twins Celine and Whitney Gunderman. These seniors will be attending The United States Military Academy, West Point, in the fall after receiving the nomination from Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman-Schultz in November. They will join their brother, Ryan Gunderman, who is currently a freshman at West Point. “It is very exciting to know that all three of us will be attending the same college. I never imagined all three of us would have the opportunity to attend the same school,â€? Whitney said. West Point is different than most colleges and universities in that the four years of schooling is paid for by the Academy. In return, the student must commit to providing service upon graduation. West Point is dedicated to leader development of cadets in the academic, military and physical domains, all underwritten by adherence to a code of honor. In order to apply, the applicant must receive a nomination from their congressperson. Whitney said she started to look into West Point while her brother was applying. After attending the West Point Summer Leadership experience in the 2014, she knew it was the place she wanted to go. “I was a sophomore, and he was a senior. I knew by the time I was a junior that :HVW 3RLQW ZDV GHĂ€QLWHO\ D VFKRRO , ZDQWed to apply to,â€? she said. “I really enjoyed talking to and being around the other candidates at the summer experience. Also, the cadet cadre were very welcoming yet honest with us about the school.â€?

The twins’ brother Ryan is currently majoring in English Literature at West Point and is on track for medical school. He is the team leader, who is in charge of the welfare of the freshman cadets and the Color Corporal, helping the team that handles the presentation of the national and organizational colors at formal events. 5\DQ VDLG KH ZDV FRQĂ€GHQW WKDW KLV sisters would be accepted and ecstatic when he found out that they would be attending school with him. “We share such a close relationship that knowing that they decided to go WKURXJK ZLWK WKH DSSOLFDWLRQ DQG Ă€JKW IRU spots makes me really proud,â€? he said. Ryan said he chose to go to West Point because he wanted a challenge and desired to improve himself physically, academically and mentally. He believed his sisters decided to attend for different reasons. “My sisters feel the school is right for them and came to the conclusion on their own,â€? he said. “I nudged them and VKRZHG WKHP WKH EHQHĂ€WV RI P\ FKRLFH but in the same vein, they know the difĂ€FXOWLHV WKDW HYHU\ FROOHJH VWXGHQW IDFes, West Point or otherwise. It’s a major choice they came to themselves.â€? Their father Steven Gunderman said he was impressed with his girls and honored that the university has asked them to attend. “All three of my kids have the same outlook on what they need to do for the future and I have no doubt that they will be successful,â€? he said. Celine said she felt happy and relieved to have received the nomination because it was her top choice of the schools she

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WESTPOINT BOUND: Sisters Whitney (left) and Celine Gunderman (right), will follow their brother Ryan into cadet basic training.

wanted to attend. “I feel as if all the work that my family, friends and I have put into the past 13 years of my schooling have really paid off,â€? she said. “There are many things offered at West Point that I’m looking forward to, but I am mostly excited about making close friends and strong bonds with the other cadets.â€? Celine and Whitney have participatHG LQ WKH $UP\ -XQLRU 5HVHUYH 2IĂ€FHU Training Corps (JROTC) program at the

Bay for all four years of high school. Although the program got them exposed to the training and rigor of the army, Celine said attending West Point will be a totally new experience. “I don’t know if there is anything that can really prepare someone for something as rigorous as West Point,� she said. “I can only apply what knowledge I have learned throughout my life to the challenges that are presented to me in college.�

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Harvard University is an Ivy League, private research university in Cambridge, Mass. Lilian Benet, Cypress Bay Class of 2013, is a sophomore at Harvard. She is majoring in Applied Mathematics. She spoke to The Circuit’s staff writer Ignacia Araya via email about her experience there. What do you like most about Harvard? My favorite part about HarYDUG LV GHÀQLWHO\ P\ SHHUV 7KH classes you take are taught by world-renowned professors, but the people that you spend most of your time with are your classmates, and most of that time is HYHQ RXWVLGH RI FODVV , ÀQG WKDW the time I spend outside of a structured learning environment with my friends is sometimes when I learn the most about them as well as about myself. What made you want to go to Harvard?

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I think that Harvard had always been a dream of mine since I was very little. I was always extremely motivated in school, and I knew that when I graduated high school I wanted to go somewhere where people would motivate me and push me outside of my comfort zone in both academics and extracurriculars. Once I visited Harvard I became even more fascinated with the idea of coming here after being exposed to its diverse and unique student body. What is the college atmosphere like? The college atmosphere is competitive, but in a stimulating way. There is always something to be learned, whether you’re in a classroom discussion/debate about philosophy or just walk-

ing down the street talking about recent movies. Everyone is usually super busy with school, but people always make time for 101 other things to do outside of just academics. You have so many people who are athletes, musicians, artists – anything you can think of probably. Were you disappointed in any way? If so, why? I wouldn’t say I was disappointed, but I do think that there is a certain adjustment period some people have to go through when they get here. It’s mostly about learning to see competition amongst students in a positive light, rather than letting yourself be put down by it. Sometimes it’s overwhelming to see yourself surrounded by all of these unbelievably intelligent

people, but you have to let yourself be inspired by it, and allow it to push you intellectually. Also, the food is awful. What’s the advice you would give incoming students? Explore. One of the most amazing aspects about freshman year is the amount of time you still have ahead of you. Join an activity you’ve never been a part of, become part of a club that challenges your views on a topic, take classes you would’ve never imagined you would in high school. Freshman year is about getting to know yourself and what you want to do for the rest of your life, and simply sticking to what you know will defeat the purpose of a liberal arts education. Did the school meet your

expectations/surpass them? The sorts of opportunities I’ve been offered at Harvard KDYH GHÀQLWHO\ VXUSDVVHG P\ H[pectations. The people, the environment and the visitors – everything is stimulating in one way or another. What is your favorite part of life on campus? My favorite thing about life on campus is the sense of independence you get from living basically on your own. Learning to manage your own time, being responsible about school yet still maintaining your health, having the motivation to do things for yourself – you never really know how much your parents and high school teachers did for you until you live on campus, and it really does make you grow.

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As course selection cards are completed, parent waiver sessions closed off, and guidance counselor visitations lessen, most of the Bay’s sophomores are talking about their classes for next year. But not all of the sophomores plan to continue the rest of their high school years at Cypress Bay, or in any other high schools, for that matter. “Next year, if all goes well, I’ll be going to College Academy at Broward College,� said sophomore Kristin Maldonado. “I’ve already talked about it with my family, and I really feel that it’s the right choice for me.� College Academy is a two-year fulltime dual-enrollment program held at Broward College for sophomores who are interested in completing their remaining two years of high school on an actual college campus. This program allows students to complete their high school careers with a high school diploma and an Associate of the Arts degree. “What it does is gives them a jump on

satisfying their education requirements,â€? Cypress Bay’s BRACE adviser Shari Bush said. “They can transfer right into a four-year university and start with their major.â€? College Academy’s aim is to give students a high school experience that would include a higher level of academic rigor due to enrollment in upper division university courses. Junior Marya Zaida said that she felt that switching from the Bay to College Academy not only helped her advance her education, but also saved her time and money. “We get enough college credits to fulĂ€OO WKH Ă€UVW WZR \HDUV RI FROOHJH Âľ =DLGD said. “It’s a little weird not going to a normal high school anymore, but they try to make it as close to high school as possible.â€? Juniors like Zaida who are enrolled in College Academy have recommended the program to their fellow underclassmen. Sophomore Daniel Ide is motivated by such testimonials, growing more and more interested in the prospect of attending the program.

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enjoy the environment.â€? Mrs. Bush said that one of the major reasons that students are attracted to College Academy is not only the academic advantages that the program offers, but DOVR WKH RSSRUWXQLW\ IRU D Ă H[LEOH VFKHGule. ´7KH VHWWLQJ ZRXOG EH D JRRG Ă€W IRU D student who might not want be in a large high school setting anymore, and is instead interested in making room for other things in their time, like getting a job,â€? Mrs. Bush said. College Academy is an option that helps students shorten the gap between high school and college. “I’m really excited about going next year and experiencing high school in colOHJH Âľ 0DOGRQDGR VDLG ´,¡P SUHWW\ FRQĂ€dent that I’ll be happy and able to do my best there.â€? For students interested in applying to College Academy, the 2016-17 application window will open Jan. 8, 2016 and closed on Feb. 19, 2016. Applications PXVW EH Ă€OOHG RQOLQH DW ZZZ FROOHJHacademy.browardschools.com

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Alumni Strike

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‘Luck is impossible without hard work’ Alumnus Alex Angert can make people’s dreams come true at Guinness World Records. BY TARA BAGHERLEE ONLINE FEATURES EDITOR

Observing the most knuckle push-ups attempted in one minute is not a part of an everyday job description, which is why alumnus Alex Angert’s job is not an ordinary one. Angert, 25, is the sports records manager at Guinness World Records (GWR). He is also an adjudicator, someone who judges different record attempts to determine and verify whether the record was broken or not. He has worked with GWR for about two years now. He originally found the job on a website called mediabistro.com. “I was just looking for jobs, anything that had a media background and was VSHFLĂ€FDOO\ EDVHG LQ 1HZ <RUN &LW\ Âľ KH said. “It’s a great tool for anyone in the media world for internships and jobs. It VHHPHG OLNH DQ DPD]LQJ RSSRUWXQLW\ Âľ As sports records manager, Angert is responsible for going through more than 1,000 applications each week from people who want to set sports records. “If someone is applying for an existing record, I send them the rules so they can go and attempt the record. And if someone’s applying for something that doesn’t exist, it’s my job to research it and determine whether or not it could be a record, and write the rules required for someone WR DWWHPSW WKDW Âľ KH VDLG Angert said when writing rules for new records he has to consider all factors, HYHQ WKRVH WKDW VHHP LQVLJQLĂ€FDQW “For instance if someone is applying for the most golf balls picked up with their feet in one minute, it’s my job to determine whether or not they’re allowed to wear socks, whether or not they have to have their foot on the ground before the attempt starts, whether or not they can have it already lifted in the air, how far apart can the golf balls be spaced from RQH DQRWKHU Âľ KH VDLG ´7KH VWXII WKDW sounds kind of trivial actually plays a very big factor in what goes on behind WKH VFHQHV RI VHWWLQJ D UHFRUG Âľ Angert’s supervisor, Kimberly Partrick, who is also the head of records management at GWR, said Angert’s job has a lot of importance. “He’s got a big responsibility in terms of researching the records that people would like to attempt, writing rules and guidelines for new record categories, as well as evaluating evidence that people VHQG LQWR WKH RIĂ€FH DIWHU WKHLU UHFRUGV DWWHPSWV DUH FRPSOHWHG Âľ 0V 3DUWULFN VDLG “He’s been handling it great. Because he’s working on sports, he does have a lot of knowledge in that area. He’s been really great at both making and enforcing all RXU UXOHV DQG DOO KLV UHFRUGV Âľ Angert is a graduate of Pennsylvania State University with a degree in journalism. He was the sports editor at Penn 6WDWH¡V VWXGHQW UXQ QHZVSDSHU ´7KH 'DL-

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With early school hours ahead of them and seven classes to keep track of, students are not snoozing long enough. According to the National Sleep FounGDWLRQ VWXGHQWV QHHG D VLJQLĂ€cant amount of sleep in order to have academic success. DependLQJ RQ WKH SHUVRQ VSHFLĂ€FDOO\ D normal teenager should be receiving about eight to 10 hours of sleep each night. Pediatrician Dr. Paul Goldberg said that getting sleep is one of the most important aspects of an early adult’s life. “I see so many children and teenagers on a daily basis and , GHĂ€QLWHO\ QRWLFH WKH FKLOGUHQ WKDW GR QRW UHFHLYH D VXIĂ€FLHQW amount of sleep. Kids nowadays are up all night doing things they believe are so important, but what they don’t realize is that their health is the biggest priority,â€? said Dr. Goldberg of South Florida Pediatrics in Cooper City. “They also don’t realize that their brains will function more properly and they will succeed in school if they catch more sleep.â€? Students wake up early in order to arrive to school on time for the 7:30 a.m. start. Adding WKH WUDIĂ€F LQWR WKH HTXDWLRQ LV just another reason that students have to depart from their houses at a very early time. Math teacher Lauren Bender said that school

begins way too early, and that WKH KRXUV VKRXOG GHĂ€QLWHO\ EH pushed back. ´, GHĂ€QLWHO\ QRWLFH WKH WLUHGQHVV LQ P\ Ă€UVW FRXSOH FODVVHV RI the day. I am not a morning perVRQ EXW LW LV TXLWH REYLRXV WKDW this lack of enthusiasm is coming from the early school hours,â€? Mrs. Bender said. She also said she feels empathy for the students that are nearly sleep walking into their classes throughout the beginning of the day. “I have a son who stays up all night completing his homework to be turned in the following school day. He goes to sleep very late, and I know that he does not receive enough sleep,â€? she said. Freshman Cali Kaufman wants to get in bed as soon as she steps foot in her house, especially after a seven-hour day in school. “I wake up every morning with the same thoughts in my mind. I need to get back in my bed,â€? Kaufman said. “I feel like this problem would not be as bad if I were to receive more sleep during the night.â€? Some blame their homework load for the lack of sleep they receive each night. “I am almost always up until midnight working on assignments that need to be turned in the following day,â€? Kaufman said. “I do believe that this afIHFWV WKH ZD\ , VOHHS , GHĂ€QLWHO\

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have too much homework and studying to complete.� Some ignore the side effects of a lack of sleep, but when health concerns are involved this issue can be debatable. According to childmind.org, with the amount of stress students have (homework, extracurricular activities, and social aspects), it is a necessity that students receive approximately eight to 10 hours of sleep a night. In addition to an excess of

homework, students also participate in after school activities. Freshman Nikki Perlwitz is constantly bombarded with things to do as she gets home from the tennis courts. “I play tennis for hours each day of the week. School is very important to me, but playing tennis is a huge passion of mine. Although I have a lot of schoolwork, , Ă€QG WLPH WR HQMR\ GRLQJ ZKDW I love and complete my schoolwork,â€? Perlwitz said. “This does

not come easy though, and there is a price to pay – sleep.� Junior Mitchell Mansell also receives a reduced amount of sleeping hours. “As soon as I get home from my tiring day at school, I start my homework. But with school being so competitive, much time DQG HIIRUW LV UHTXLUHG LQ RUGHU WR succeed,� Mansell said. “Another thing that adds to my reduced sleep is the fact that school begins so early.�

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WHO IS YOUR HERO? “My cousin Andres because he bravely served for his country’s military.” -freshman Alec Valdes

“Iron Man isn’t afraid to express himself. He shows leadership and remains serious.” -sophomore Christopher Brignolle

“Emma Watson because she supports the UN women’s movement for gender equality.” -junior Valentina Vargas

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Big age gaps impact sibling bonds BY MARISSA BABITZ

Older siblings tend to pave the way for their younger siblings as they grow up. Following in an older sibling’s footsteps can make the hardships of adolescence a little less challenging. But, while having a role model can be helpful at times, it can also be stressful to have the pressure to live up to an older sibling. Sophomore Cassandra Secada, 15, is growing up with an older sister, 19, and brother, 20, and said she has always felt somewhat inferior. “My siblings are both in college now, but when we were younger, we used to Ă€JKW D ORW DQG WKH\ ZRXOG JDQJ XS RQ PH since they are closer in age,â€? she said. Cassandra’s older brother Mark Secada, 20, said now that they’ve all grown up and matured their relationship has grown stronger. “A combination of my own maturity into young adulthood and her own maturity through adolescence has helped us get along better than when we were growing up,â€? he said. Cassandra said when she was youngHU VKH ZDV LQĂ XHQFHG JUHDWO\ E\ ZKDW KHU older siblings interests were. “I always wanted to be into what they were into when it came to music, books, and their class choices early on,â€? she said. Mark said Cassie comes to him more often now for advice than when they were younger. “I’ll always support her decisions,â€? he said. “As long as she’s happy, or at least content with what she does in life, that’s good in my book.â€? Senior Sophie Hyman, 17, is the secRQG ROGHVW RI Ă€YH VLEOLQJV LQ KHU IDPLO\ ranging from ages 4 to 21.

“I’m close in a sense to each of my siblings,â€? she said. “I’m friends with my older sister Madison, who is 21, and I’m PRUH RI DQ DXWKRULW\ Ă€JXUH WR P\ \RXQJer siblings Tzipora, Yona, and Yishai, who are 10, 8, and 4 years old.â€? Hyman said in some ways she feels pressure to live up to her older sister but she doesn’t want to follow exactly in her footsteps. “It’s stressful to be struggling to achieve everything my sister has already achieved, like applying to college,â€? she said. “At the same time, I want to be able to meet or exceed the standard she set but by doing it my own way.â€? Hyman thinks that her three younger siblings will feel more pressure to live up to their older siblings than she did. “My younger siblings have more people parenting them in a sense and criticizing them and the choices they make,â€? she said. Madison Hyman, Sophie’s 21 yearold sister, said she’s always liked being the oldest. “Being the oldest I’ve felt like I was the trial period for my parents,â€? she said. “I liked the attention they gave me because everything I was doing was their Ă€UVW H[SHULHQFH ZLWK D NLG Sophomore Adrian Machado, 15, also feels like his younger brother, 7, is going to feel pressure to live up to his achievements. “My brother Nicholas is constantly being compared to me by my parents,â€? he said. “We have very little in common, so he doesn’t participate in many of the same things I enjoyed when I was his age.â€? Junior Jeremy Mochel, 17, also used

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WR JHW LQWR Ă€JKWV ZLWK KLV ROGHU VLVWHU when they were younger. “Even though we were only a couple years apart, we didn’t have as much in common so we didn’t get along,â€? he said. Mochel said his relationship with his older sister strengthened upon entering high school. “We became closer because we both

joined marching band and that gave us something to talk about,� he said. Machado says his relationship with his little brother is mainly based on raising him rather than befriending him. “It’s challenging at times to take care of him because I always have to lead by example,� he said.

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SUPERHEROES sophomore Jose Anton sophomore Santiago Estrada

sophomoreAmanda Plotske

freshman Conor Porter

sophomore Cameron Guck

junior Evan Hansen

sophomore Christopher Beytia freshman Isaac Malcolm

The superheroes of Cypress Bay BY HANNAH GUTNER

Sophomore Alexis Cosio feels like a superhero at least once a month when she wears one of her superhero shirts which help her motivate herself to be a better person and inspire others. “Superheroes provide something inspirational for a young child because it motivates them to be like their superhero, by helping people, whether that means feeding the homeless or reading to the elderly, so that is why I really like wearing these shirts,� she said, adding that her favorites are Captain America, Cat Woman, SpiderMan. She also enjoys reading these comic books because the designs are visually interesting. Sophomore Eli Nir has also always liked superheroes because of their inspirational aspect as well as the entertainment they bring. “The Dark Knight is actually my favorite superhero because of his complexity and ability to relate to people, even though my favorite shirt is a Captain America one,� Nir said. Nir said the Batman is his favorite superhero because Batman is the most realistic one, making his character more relatable to real people with real problems, even if Batman’s problems do not resemble theirs. Sophomore Diego Ramirez is also a long-time fan of superheroes because of the entertainment aspect, saying they are “fun because they kind of defy reality.� Ramirez has always liked reading about superheroes, his favorite being Spider-Man, and thinks they can inspire children. “As children, anyone who has seen a superhero wants

to be just like one, and that is usually really good because it means that they likely want to grow up and help others,â€? he said. Superheroes can become an important part of people’s lives through hard times. “Spider-Man is my favorite because he has been through hardships but overcame them and continued to help others,â€? Ramirez said. Graphic Novels teacher Margaret Marchetti said when she was growing up in Brazil there was little exposure to superheroes and more exposure to local cartoonists and Disney. “I always read comic books, but not superhero comic books until my adult life,â€? Mrs. Marchetti said, “I became interested when I moved to America, because there was more exposure to those types of cartoons here.â€? Mrs. Marchetti also said that Batman is her favorite superhero, even though he doesn’t have special powers, because he is so dynamic. ´%DWPDQ LV YHU\ UHDO DQG FRQĂ LFWHG DQG , KDYH D fondness for characters with a dark side because they are more complex characters,â€? she said. Mrs. Marchetti added that, because Captain America and Batman are very GLIIHUHQW VKH Ă€QGV WKHP ERWK LQWHUHVWLQJ “I am also partial to Captain America because he is the quintessential superhero,â€? Mrs. Marchetti said. “He embodies everything good about America, like opportunity.â€?

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FEATURING KELLY SOLURI 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 Alex Zeidel interviews junior Kelly Soluri to GLVFRYHU WKH PHDQLQJ EHKLQG ÀYH LWHPV

SEEDS Soluri has always had a passion for growing herbs such as basil, rosemary, and mint. She gets a sense of satisfaction after growing her own seasonings and then being able to actually incorporate them in the food she eats. In order to grow herbs, Soluri said it requires patience and a sense of nurture because the plants don’t always grow how you expect them to, and sometimes the herbs don’t have the exact taste of what they are supposed to. “I always keep extra seeds in my bag so WKH\ DUH DOZD\V WKHUH LI ,·P PLVVLQJ D ÁDYRU LQ my meal. I surprisingly use them all the time, either if I need a little kick adding in the red SHSSHU VHHGV RU D OLWWOH VDOW ZLWK WKH VXQÁRZHU seeds.”

EUCALYPTUS SPEARMINT STRESS RELIEF LOTION With two Advanced Placement classes, two AICE classes and three honors classes, Soluri always likes to have her eucalyptus hand lotion close. When class gets a little too stressful, Soluri places a little lotion in the center of her palm and rubs her hands together. Immediately she senses the eucalyptus/spearmint, which helps relax her body during stressful situations in school. “With a very rigorous schedule, I normally have numerous tests scheduled on the same day, which can get very overwhelming. I’m usually up all night studying and doing homework, and then I have to go through a full day of school. Before tests, using my stress relief lotion always seems to calm my nerves and leads to the best results. One time before taking an APUSH test I studied all night for, I didn’t feel completely ready, so I rubbed some lotion on my hands. After receiving my grade, which was a B, I was so happy and gave my credit to my amazing lotion.”

EXTRA SILVERWARE Since Kindergarten, Soluri has brought lunch from home because she enjoys eating freshly packed food. An essential that is always needed in her bag is silverware because she never knows when she’ll need a fork to eat her pasta, or a napkin for after she’s done. “I like to keep and extra set of silverware so I’m always prepared for whatever I eat during school. Making sure to stay clean and be neat has always been my pet peeve. One time my friend gave me her extra yogurt and I really wanted to eat it, but because I didn’t have a spoon I couldn’t. Ever since then I always carry a throwaway set of silverware.”

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One time my friend gave me her extra yogurt and I really wanted to eat it, but because I didn’t have a spoon I couldn’t. Ever since then I always carry a throwaway set of silverware. -junior Kelly Soluri

PORTABLE CHARGER BANDANA Soluri has always looked up to her mom, ZKR LV D FHUWLÀHG ÁLJKW DWWHQGDQW 5HFHQWO\ her mom passed down her uniform bandana, which was a requirement for her to wear when Á\LQJ 6ROXUL GHFLGHG VKH ZDQWHG WR LQFRUSRUDWH LW LQ KHU RXWÀW HYHU\ GD\ DQG TXLFNO\ IRXQG WKDW XVLQJ LW LQ KHU KDLU ZDV YHU\ EHQHÀFLDO “I love wearing the bandana every day because it reminds me of my mom. First I thought it was just cute that she gave it to me, but when I actually started wearing it I found WKDW LW DOZD\V ÀW LQ ZLWK P\ RXWÀWV DQG ZDV very helpful holding back my frizzy hair.”

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Soluri likes to bring her portable phone charger because certain nights she forgets to charge her phone, and then isn’t able to use it throughout the day. Soluri has an iPhone 4S and the battery life only lasts for four hours fully charged. This does not last Soluri through a full day of school and band practice. Soluri has been playing the trumpet for six years and practices from 4:30-6 many days after school. “Having a portable charger is very convenient because it doesn’t require for me to plug it into the wall. Not all teachers allow us to charge our phone during school, so the EHQHÀW RI KDYLQJ WKH SRUWDEOH FKDUJHU LV , FDQ charge my phone in my backpack.”

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Major leaguers visit Bay park Media and athletes need to coexist

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BY EVAN TEICH SPORTS COPY EDITOR

PHOTO BY EVAN TEICH

How would you feel if someone asked you questions every day? How would you feel if these people judged you and changed their opinions of you after only one day’s work? These people are the sports media and their job is to have integrity while covering athletes. Instead, it has become an industry in which stories are overblown and responsible questioning has become nonexistent. 5HFHQWO\ KLJK SURĂ€OH DWKOHWHV VXFK DV 2014 NBA MVP Kevin Durant, All-Pro running back Marshawn Lynch and four time NBA all-star Russell Westbrook KDYH HQJDJHG LQ YHUEDO FRQĂ LFWV ZLWK WKH media. Durant is the latest superstar athlete to combatively respond to the press. When asked about the job security of his head coach Scott Brooks, Durant responded to the media saying, “You guys don’t know s***,â€? and “I don’t think you guys know as much as we do and I don’t see why you have more power than we do.â€? Durant later expressed regret for his marks, but he did not shy away from his opinion about the media’s excessive power.

As the high school baseball offseason came to an end, varsity baseball players and coaches hosted three major league SOD\HUV RQ WKHLU KRPH Ă€HOG 3DEOR 6DQdoval, starting third baseman for the Red Sox; Luis AvilĂĄn, relief pitcher for the Atlanta Braves; and Arquimedes Caminero, pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Paul Liotti, head baseball coach, said Mr. Sandoval’s agent called athletic director Bill Caruso, who then put Sandoval in touch with Coach Liotti himself. Mr. Sandoval’s brother, Michael, as well as his agent who also works for Mr. Avilan, both Sports journalists are not permanently reside in Weston. Coach Lisupposed to be searching otti said this was an incredible opportufor unnecessary drama. nity for the school and team. “It’s big for the program,â€? he said. “It Questions about the job security of a is exciting for the players to have guys coach are unfair for a player to answer bethat are well-known major league players cause that is something the athlete can’t at practices giving them tips and pointers control. It is part of the profession for athand working out with them. It puts our letes to handle criticism about their dayprogram in a good light.â€? to-day job, but to put them in a position Mr. AvilĂĄn pitched live to the JV and where an answer could ruin a relationship Varsity hitters. Starting shortstop Raul is egregious. They should not need to anQuintero, junior, said being squared in swer questions where the objective is to with a major league pitcher was surreal. criticize the people around them. PHOTO SUBMITTED BY DEVIN RAMIREZ “It felt like I was in the majors for a Durant was placed in a helpless situaquick second, but then I realized I have MAJOR LEAGUE: (above) Catcher Devin Ramirez tosses the ball with three tion where his answer would have resulta long way to go,â€? he said. “It was a chal- time World Series champion Pablo Sandoval. Sandoval and his brother Michael ed in a tabloid-style sports story. lenge facing someone with such great Sandoval (top, left) pose for a picture with Principal Scott Neely before Cypress Sports journalism is based on human skill.â€? Bay’s varsity baseball home opener against Coral Glades High. Shortstop Raul interest in the magnitude of the athletes’ Coach Liotti said the players got a 4XLQWHUR WRS ULJKW UXQV RXW RQWR WKH Ă€HOG IRU WKH Ă€UVW KRPH JDPH RI WKH talents and their performances. An athchance to connect and bond with these varsity baseball season. lete’s outside relationships should not be major leaguers. Pablo Sandoval, threethe centerpiece to a story. Sports journaltime World Series champion and 2012 ists are not supposed to be searching for World Series MVP, attended the Bay’s Junior and starting catcher Devin pire to.â€? unnecessary drama. home opener versus Coral Glades High Ramirez said the time he got to spend The Lightning are well into their 2015 The sports media is a club consisting School, as well as several other games. with Sandoval was invaluable. He lis- regular season, and they are still reaping mainly of people who have never played “I saw our players become fans of tened closely to Sandoval’s tips and con- WKH EHQHĂ€WV RI VKDULQJ WKHLU KRPH Ă€HOG the sport that they are covering. Athletes some of the guys,â€? he said. “Pablo came structive criticism and did not take his with these major league players. In ad- understandably have concerns when peoto a couple of our games before he left for presence for granted. Sandoval was an dition to teaching them valuable lessons, ple who have never experienced a day in spring training. He was rooting for us and ideal player for him to talk to, since he Sandoval donated $1,000 worth of equip- their profession criticize them. The media had vested interest in some guys that he started his major league career at catcher, ment to the Lightning. QHHGV WR UHDOL]H WKH UDPLĂ€FDWLRQV RI WKH had become close with.â€? before eventually switching over to third “They gave back to the program, so questions they ask in order to retain the Mr. Sandoval said it was nice to see base. it showed our players the importance of trust of athletes. the effort the guys put in at practice con“I have always dreamed of sitting community service and giving back,â€? We are in an age when any headline YHUW RQWR WKH Ă€HOG GXULQJ D UHDO JDPH down and talking to someone who is a Coach Liotti said. with a controversial detail garners hits “It was great for me to be a part of current baseball player and arguably one Sandoval said being around high to a page. Reporters need to ask the relWKH Ă€UVW JDPH KHUH DW VFKRRO Âľ 0U 6DQGR- of the greats in the game today,â€? Ramirez school baseball brought back memories. evant questions that provide information val said. “They are a great team and they said. “Pablo helped me improve my de“It reminded me of the way that I and human interest without taking advanhave a lot of great guys out there who can fensive game immensely. I implemented played when I was a little kid,â€? he said. “It tage of the athletes. Stories that focus on do a great job.â€? everything he said to me in my game reminded me of the way I practiced with foolish incidents have turned some sports The players learned a lot from San- right away.â€? my teammates.â€? writers into tabloid writers. doval who ran practices, worked with the Coach Liotti said that this experience Sandoval said he was impressed by A journalist’s job is to inform and eduguys in the batting cages and gave mo- reinforced the importance of practicing the pride the players and coaches take in cate the public through extensive reporttivational speeches. Sandoval said that for even the best players. their game, as well as their work ethic. ing. The media, in order to gain back the he learned a lot from being around the “It shows them that even when those “They have a great organization out athlete’s trust, has to become the stanyounger baseball players. guys get to that level, that they still have there,â€? Sandoval said. “They work togeth- dard of integrity that they are supposed to “It’s great,â€? he said. “You teach a lot to put in a lot of extra work,â€? he said. “It er and they do a lot of things together. It represent. Without the athletes’ trust that of things and you learn a lot of things does not stop once you get to the high- just looks like professional baseball. They they will be treated fairly, sports journalfrom them,â€? he said. est level. It gives them something to as- know a lot of things about the game.â€? ism cannot educate the audience.

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BRING IT ON: (clockwise from top) Five Star Athletics All Girl Level two performs a toe touch in a jump sequence at a Cheer Sport National Competition in Atlanta. Top Gun All Stars Coed Level three throw a full twist basket toss at Cheer Sport Nationals. Top Gun Allstars Coed Level four executes perfect timing in a tumbling sequence at a local competition in Coral Springs. Element All Stars All Girl Level Three practices a pyramid structure for the National Cheerleading Association (NCA) National Competition in Dallas.

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5L^ Ă„LSK UL^ Z[HKP\T JVTPUN ZVVU BY COLEMAN NELSON

Blinding lights, Friday nights, the band blaring music and everyone decked out in blue and gold. Next football season at the Bay, athletes and fans are going to EH VHHLQJ VRPH Ă€HOG XSJUDGHV DQG UHQRvations. 7KH DWKOHWLF Ă€HOG LV H[SHFWHG WR JHW new synthetic turf and a new track in the FRPLQJ PRQWKV 7KH SURMHFW ZLOO EHJLQ LQ $SULO ODVWLQJ ZHHNV 6FKRROV ZLWK JUDVV Ă€HOGV JHQHUDOO\ limit use to only a handful of home footEDOO DQG VRFFHU JDPHV SHU VHDVRQ WR SUHVHUYH WKH SOD\LQJ VXUIDFH EXW DUWLĂ€FLDO WXUI Ă€HOGV FDQ EH XVHG DOO \HDU IRU SUDFtices, marching band, soccer and other DFWLYLWLHV 7KH QHZ Ă€HOG LV SURMHFWHG WR FRVW DURXQG RI ZKLFK WKH &LW\ RI :HVWRQ LV SD\LQJ 7KH UHVW ZLOO EH VSOLW ZLWK RWKHU SULYDWH EXVLQHVVHV and donors. “I believe that the city’s contribution LV PRUH WKDQ MXVW WKH PRQHWDU\ IXQGV Âľ Mayor Daniel Stermer said. “We have DJUHHG WR SURYLGH DQG DUH LQWHJUDO WR WKH SURMHFW PRYLQJ IRUZDUG LQ LWV VXFFHVV Âľ 0D\RU 6WHUPHU VDLG WKH QHZ Ă€HOG ZDV D SULRULW\ IRU WKH FLW\ EHFDXVH RI WKH XQLTXH UHODWLRQVKLS EHWZHHQ WKH VFKRRO its students and the community. The Bay has had the same athletic Ă€HOG DQG VWDGLXP VLQFH WKH VFKRRO RSHQHG LQ 7KH VFKRRO VWDUWHG WR SXVK IRU WKH SURMHFW DURXQG Ă€YH \HDUV DJR ´3ULQFLSDO 6FRWW 1HHO\ DQG DWKOHWLF GLUHFWRU %LOO &DUXVR KDYH PHW ZLWK DQG GLVFXVVHG WKLV SURMHFW ZLWK YDULRXV EXVLQHVVes and individuals in our community who IHHO WKLV SURMHFW LV QHHGHG DQG QHFHVVDU\ We are thankful to those who have agreed WR SDUWLFLSDWH LQ WKLV YDOXDEOH FRPPXQLW\ SURMHFW Âľ 0D\RU 6WHUPHU VDLG He added that even though it has taken DZKLOH WKH HQG UHVXOW ZLOO EH EHQHĂ€FLDO ´7KLV SURMHFW LV GHĂ€QLWHO\ JRLQJ WR EH well worth the wait from the school be-

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Girls soccer falls in regional semis BY JENNIFER GALANTE

The girls varsity soccer team wrapped up its season this year exceeding expectations with an undefeated regular season record of 18-0. They made it to the UHJLRQDO VHPL Ă€QDOV EHIRUH ORVLQJ WR 6W Thomas at the end the season with a record of 20-2. “We had an amazing year, a very unexpected year. We lost 12 seniors last year, only gained one new player, so we GLG EHWWHU WKDQ H[SHFWHG Âľ &RDFK .DWH Dwyer said. After replacing 12 seniors from last year, the team had to change its whole strategy from the prior year. However, the JLUOV VDLG WKH\ ZHUH DEOH WR FRQWLQXH WKH chemistry they had even after the loss of so many players. “We had to adapt to the teams we were playing and we actually got really IDU Âľ VDLG PLGĂ€HOGHU 0DULD 0XQR] D MXnior. “The thing that made us close and DFKLHYH WKLV VHDVRQ ZDV RXU ERQG (YHU\one got together and they all got along DQG VR WKDW KHOSHG XV D ORW Âľ $OO LQ DOO 0XQR] DQG &RDFK 'Z\HU are content with the outcome of this seaVRQ GHVSLWH WKH ORVV WR 6W 7KRPDV &HQWHU PLGĂ€HOGHU &DVVLG\ 0RUJDQ DJUHHG ´6W 7KRPDV LV DOZD\V D GLIĂ€FXOW PDWFK Âľ VDLG WKH VRSKRPRUH ´:H ZHUH DEOH WR EHDW WKHP WKH Ă€UVW JDPH EXW WKH RWKHU WZR JDPHV ZHUH D Ă€JKW WKDW HQGHG LQ ORVVHV :H¡OO GHĂ€QLWHO\ JHW WKHP QH[W \HDU Âľ Next year the team won’t need to ZRUU\ DERXW 6W 7KRPDV EHFDXVH WKH WHDP ZLOO EH LQ D GLIIHUHQW FODVVLĂ€FDWLRQ PHDQLQJ WKDW 6W 7KRPDV LV QR ORQJHU LQ &\SUHVV¡ $ FODVV 6R WKH WZR WHDPV ZLOO PHHW EXW WKH\ ZRQ¡W SOD\ ZKHQ LW UHDOO\ FRXQWV LQ WKH SRVW VHDVRQ VLQFH &\SUHVV only plays other teams in its class. ´:H¡OO SOD\ WKHP IRU D JRRG JDPH EXW ZH GRQ¡W HYHQ KDYH WR ZRUU\ DERXW WKHP DQ\PRUH Âľ &RDFK 'Z\HU VDLG 7KLV LV GLVDSSRLQWLQJ QHZV WR 0XQR] EHFDXVH LW PHDQV WKH WHDPV ZRQ¡W EH ULvals anymore.

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Boys basketball wins districts but falls in regionals BY CHAD DANIELS-ROSENBERG MULTIMEDIA SPORTS EDITOR

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Point guard strives to master mental, physical game on the court BY EVAN KESSLER PRINT SPORTS EDITOR

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LIKE JORDAN: Jordan Davis holds the district championship trophy while posing with his parents, Eugene (left) and Jacquelyn (right). Davis hit the goahead shot against Western High School to secure the championship for the Lightning.

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Swimmer dedicates time to three different teams BY INES ACOSTA PUBLIC RELATIONS MANAGER

Junior Marco Guarente’s typical day starts with a 4 a.m. practice, which he attends until school at 7. Then, after a day of classes, he leaves after seventh period in order to attend another practice at 3:30, and later goes to the gym to work out. It isn’t until 6 p.m., that he gets home to start his homework and then he goes to sleep. Guarente has been swimming since his mom put him in lessons when he was a 3-year-old living in Venezuela. Now, he is part of the Venezuelan national team, the Bay’s swim team, and Azura Florida Aquatics team in Davie. Guarente said he enjoys the isolation and intimacy the water brings him. “It’s so different in the water,” he said. “You don’t have contact with a different person. You are alone in the water.” *XDUHQWH VDLG KH ÀQGV LW GLIÀFXOW WR EDODQFH KLV WLPH between the sport and school work. He often has to miss school to be able to race or even practice. “It’s really hard to practice so many hours and then have so much homework and, you miss a lot of stuff in class,” he said. “You have to be very dedicated to do the homework that you’ve missed.” As a part of the Venezuelan national team, Guarente often goes to different countries, such as Colombia, Guatemala and

junior Marco Guarente MAKING A SPLASH: Guarente does the breaststroke at a swim meet.

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Italy, to participate in swim meets as well as to meet other swimmers who are in the other countries’ national teams. To become a part of the team, he had to become one of the top two breaststrokers in the country. Cypress Bay swim team assistant coach Tori Warenik, who was also Guarente’s English teacher last year, said Guarente’s swimming has really improved these past two years because of his participation at school and at Azura Florida Aquatics. “I know the coaches over

there, and they’re fabulous and they’ve really helped Marco bloom as a swimmer,” she said. *XDUHQWH ÀUVW MRLQHG $]XUD because he practiced with them for a while when he was still living in Venezuela. Ms. Warenik said if he continues his progress, he will be able to get offers from Division II or III universities. “I don’t know where Marco will end up,” she said. “It depends how he does this summer at meets and his senior season to see whether or not he

gets offers.” Guarente’s attitude on dry land is very different than in the water, Ms. Warenik said. In class, she said he was usually very quiet but in the water he makes sure he puts in as much effort as possible to win the race. “In the pool he’s very laissezfaire, like it doesn’t really matter, but when it comes down to it, he really wants to win,” she said. “He tries his hardest to push and EH WKH ÀUVW RQH DW WKH ZDOO µ In the future, Guarente said he hopes to be able to represent

Venezuela in the Olympics because he believes it’s one of the most important things for a swimmer to be able to represent his or her own country. “For swimming, it’s the most important event, and if you want to be one of the best swimmers in the world you need to swim in it,” he said. As for swimming itself, Guarente said he wishes the sport would be more popular so that people would care about it as much as they do about football or soccer. Ms. Warenik also said that some people might consider swimming to be a boring sport, but she thinks it can be entertaining because of its ever-changing nature. “It’s an incredibly fun sport and even though you think that the best has been accomplished with swimmers like Ryan Lochte and Michael Phelps, swimmers just keep raising the EDU DQG JHWWLQJ IDVWHU DQG ÀQGLQJ ways to beat old times,” she said.

Signing Day

Some of the Bay’s best athletes signed with colleges on Feb 3.

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SIGNING OFF: (Counter clockwise starting above) Softball players Monika Garabedian (Salem International University), Lexi DiEmmanuale (Boston College), DQG 2OLYLD *RWW 89$ WDNH D VHOÀH EHIRUH Mr.Neely’s speech.Tennis players Micheal Plutt (Bryant University), Scott Plutt (Bryant University),Carlos Moreno (Marist College), and Chris Morin (Louisville) clap for eachother prior to the signing.Mr.Neely delivers a speech to the signees and the attendees.Fernando Ramirez (FGCU) poses with the soccer championship ring. Visit cbhscircuit. com for more pictures. PHOTO BY IGNACIA ARAYA

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What made you try playing water polo? I started playing water polo because of my family. When I moved here I saw an advertisement in the YMCA and decided to try it out. After a few weeks of practice I started to really enjoy the sport. Do you wish to play water polo after high school? After high school, I would like to keep playing and maybe play for a college team. My goal is to get the opportunity to play for a college that would give me a good education and an opportunity to raise my game in water polo. What has been your best moment playing water polo? My best moment playing water polo was the South Florida International Tournament in 2015 and states last year when playing for Cypress Bay. In the international tournament I got to play against high-level teams that came from different countries

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What made you want to play water polo? I used to swim but I found it kind of boring after a while, and since I wanted to stick with aquatic sports, I chose water polo. Who is your inspiration? My inspiration is my captain, Jessie Modrak who carries our team and motivates me to try my best. How physical is the game played? The game is extremely physical. A lot of times girls grab your private parts to get around you and get a goal. What is it like playing a sport that doesn’t get as much recognition as others? It gives you more intrinsic motivation because you’re not playing your best to please a crowd, but to exceed your own expectations and achieve your personal goals.

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SPRING SEASON STATISTICS* Boys Lacrosse

Boys Water Polo

Softball

Pines Charter

W, 19-3

Piper

W, 11-1

Cardinal Gibbons

W

West Broward

W, 16-3

Everglades

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University School

L, 8-6

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3/16

St. Thomas

L

Belen

3/12

Piper

3/19

Western

3/12

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3/16

Pines Charter

4/2

@ Cooper City

3/18

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Baseball

Girls Water Polo

Pines Charter

W, 18-3

Cooper City

W

Cardinal Gibbons

W

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W, 16-3

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L

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W

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Piper

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3/11

South Plantation

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South Broward

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3/12

Western

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Coral Springs

W

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3/18

Cooper City

L

St. Thomas

L

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3/20

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3/13

Western

3/12

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3/14

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TV programs better represent disabilities through their characters. BY CAROLINA BOU

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Max Braverman from “Parenthood,� Carl on “Arthur,� Sonya Cross on “The Bridge,� and Dr. Virginia Dixon from “Grey’s Anatomy� are all alike in one way: they have autism. These shows are known for their characters with autism, Asperger’s, or other developmental disabilities. Junior Kate Gilson, who has autism, thinks these shows have a positive impact. “I like it because they’re like me in some sort of way,� she said. “It has affected me because I can actually enjoy watching the shows.� Gilson’s older sister, Meagan Bouscher, said with the rising awareness of autism and Asperger’s comes television shows which portray these types of characters.

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By the Numbers Average cost to support a child

Research funds for autism

$169 million

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2.3% Boys

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World Autism Awareness Day

April 2nd

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this population continues to grow.� Dr. Sugerman said the integration of characters with autism in television shows helps somewhat to educate about different patterns of behavior and the dynamics of an Autism Spectrum Disorder [ASD]. “I think people gain a different perspective. I’m not sure that they can gain a total perspective of what it’s like to be an individual with autism because again, it’s so individualized,� Dr. Sugerman said. “One person with autism can look totally different from another person with autism, so I don’t know that they can gain a good perspective.� Strum said people are able to see what goes on in the daily lives of people with autism or related disabilities, especially when it comes to main characters. “The audience can really see their viewpoint and how hard it is for them to really go through their life and they can really connect to it,� she said. Bouscher said that “Modern Family� gives a take on intellectual disorders that is the most relatable with Luke, a high school student on the show who has an intellectual or developmental disorder (IDD). “I think ‘Modern Family’s’ take on an ASD character is one I relate with more,� she said. “This is probably because most of the kids with an ASD or IDD that I know are in high school, and high school can be scary enough for anyone, let alone someone who’s different.� One of Gilson’s favorite shows is “Arthur,� which has one of her favorite characters, Carl, a boy who has Asperger’s, a higher-functioning form of autism. “It reminds me of how I used to watch it when I was a kid, and it is just so fun to watch,� she said. Carl on “Arthur� is an inspiration to Gilson because he is just like her. “Carl inspires me because he shows

how he is happy being different than everyone else, and reminds me that I should not be sad because I am not like everybody else, but I am unique in my own way and am happy that I am different,â€? she said. Even though Sheldon from “Big Bang 7KHRU\Âľ LV QRW VSHFLĂ€FDOO\ GLDJQRVHG with an ASD, Dr. Sugerman said he is a character that accurately depicts people on the autism spectrum. “He is so classic in so many ways, yet when you look back from the beginning, when the show started to now, there’s GHĂ€QLWHO\ JURZWK DQG \RX¡YH VHHQ VRPH changes in his thinking,â€? she said. Bouscher said these shows might be unintentionally stereotypical. “Most of these characters have similar diagnoses, are high functioning, or have Asperger’s, so the other end of the spectrum you may not always see,â€? she said. “I think, though, that as time goes on, some 79 VKRZV RU Ă€OPV PD\ WRXFK RQ RWKHU ASDs. This is only the beginning, and I think as awareness progresses, so will the expansion of these character types.â€? 'U 6XJHUPDQ QRWHG D EHQHĂ€W IRU IDPilies regarding autistic television characters. “I think in some ways, that it may allow families to heal or not feel like they’re the only ones dealing with this, which can happen sometimes,â€? she said. “Families can get isolated and feel that they have to manage this all alone and nobody else understands.â€? Bouscher said no matter what, having a television character on the autism spectrum could affect anyone personally. “Whether the viewer has an ASD or not, or has never encountered someone who has, they can relate to having a struggle, or being different, or whatever other emotions the situations in the storyline may evoke in the viewer,â€? she said.

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Music historian and author Jeff Lemlich has spent his lifetime traveling across the country to see his favorite bands perform. For him, part of the reason he does it is to show support for the artists, especially acts that have not yet “made it.� Today, students at the Bay carry on the tradition of traveling across the state, across the country, and in extreme cases, to a different country to see their favorite artists preform and show their devotion. Mr. Lemlich said that for some die-hard fans, following their band almost becomes a ritual. “That’s a huge part of the experience for those fans,� said Mr. Lemlich in an email interview with The Circuit. “Making those trips becomes a big part of their identity, who they are.�

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“The concert was amazing. I had an incredible time,� Kline said. “I would 100 percent do this again if I had the opportunity. I would absolutely love to go to another state or country to see them because this trip was a special experience for me.� Kline said that getting to see One Direction in a different state was an exciting experience, because it was a different concert setting than it was in Florida. “I’m so used to hearing them talk about what they love about Florida, but when I went to Texas, they would be talking all about why they love Texas,� Kline said. “So it was really exciting to see them somewhere else and in a different environment.� Junior Emily Levine took

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“Smoke and Mirrors� BY CAROLINA BOU ONLINE ARTS AND ENT. EDITOR

With the success of its debut album “Night Visionsâ€? still lingering, LasVegas-based Imagine Dragons, composed of lead singer Dan Reynolds, guitarist Wayne Sermon, bassist Ben McKee, and drummer Dan Platzman, needed to come out with an album that could surpass the critical acclaim RI WKH Ă€UVW 6DGO\ the sophomore album, “Smoke + Mirrors,â€? turns out to be a mess that FDQ¡W FRPSDUH “Night Visionsâ€? was successful because the Imagine Dragons kept the style true to its alternative rock, plus a little ELW RI SRS VRXQG In comparison, “Smoke + Mirrorsâ€? is all over the place LQ WHUPV RI WKH JHQUH DQG VW\OH 7KH DObum is too inconsistent, which proves to EH LWV GRZQIDOO Along with that, the differences beWZHHQ WKH WZR DOEXPV DUH DSSDUHQW ,Q “Night Visions,â€? Imagine Dragons creDWHG WKH DOEXP IRU WKHPVHOYHV DQG LW Ă€W ZHOO 7KUHH \HDUV ODWHU ´6PRNH 0LUrorsâ€? appears to be forced, created solely for money and not for the true love of muVLF 7KH VRQJV KDYH VKLIWHG DQG VHHP WR EH XQRULJLQDO DQG IRUPXODLF Despite this inconsistency, the album GRHV KDYH VRPH SRVLWLYH TXDOLWLHV WR LW Unlike other mainstream songs of this era, the majority of the songs are about humanism and relationships, not about VH[ RU GUXJV 7KLV PDNHV WKH DOEXP UHODWDEOH WR WKH DYHUDJH OLVWHQHU

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THE CIRCUIT RECOMMENDS 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 Rotem Bronfman.

“Hang Looseâ€? Alabama Shakes Rock Alabama Shakes is known for its blues-­ based rock music, and “Hang Looseâ€? is proof of that due to the use of electric guitar, piano, and bass guitar.

“Australia�

“Loveland� Milky Chance Folk

“Loveland� is the perfect representation of the folk genre because of its use of guitars and multiple vocalists.

“Microphoneâ€? Coconut Records Pop music This song’s depiction of a breakup incor-­ porates slow drums and guitar while still remaining upbeat.

The Shins Indie Rock

With a catchy melody present throughout the entire song, The Shins rock out another tune.

“Left Hand Free� alt-J Indie Rock

From alt-­J’s most recent album “This Is All Yours,â€? “Left Hand Freeâ€? incorporates catchy pop sounds with electronica.

“I Love You� Woodkid Neofolk Pop sounds mixed with classical instruments such as piano and violin equals an amazing song by Woodkid.

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Maroon 5 concert sweet as ‘Sugar’ “Maroon 5 ‘V’�

BY DANIELLE BUSH NEWS EDITOR

Lights illuminating the stadium, screaming fans jumping out of their seats and the strumming of the bass guitar all contributed to the phenomenal and engaging show put on by Maroon 5 at the BB&T center on Feb. 24. Fans went crazy from the start of the concert to the end, making it a night that no one would forget.

Giving spectators of all ages a taste of the new music while mainly focusing on hit classics, Maroon 5 provided the perfect balance of songs and delivered an unbelievable show. Lead singer of Maroon 5, Adam Levine, excited the crowd as he emerged on stage howling, beginning the concert with the song “Animals.� The audience rose to its feet and did not sit throughout the entire night. The energy that emanated through the stadium was astounding as the band sang several songs from its old albums including “Love Somebody� and “Harder to Breathe.� These songs provided fans a nice throwback to some of the classic Maroon 5 songs. Lead guitarist James Valentine wasn’t the only one jamming out on the guitar. In the song “This Love,� Levine strapped on his lime green electric guitar and jammed with Valentine in the middle of the stage. Truly one of the most special parts of the concert occurred half way through the night when Levine called on all of his

Maroon 5 band members to come to the center of the stage and sing a capella with him the song “Payphone.â€? The vocal talent of all of the members was both surprising and amazing. As the night progressed, Levine once again put on the guitar, this time a neon pink one, and played “Daylightâ€? from the group’s previous album, “Overexposed.â€? The song was both moving and inspiring due to its soft and acoustic tone. At the conclusion of the song, the band ran off stage leaving fans wondering if the FRQFHUW ZDV RYHU :KHQ Ă€YH PLQXWHV KDG passed, the band reemerged and played, “It Was Always Youâ€? from its newest album “V.â€? One of the most sentimental parts of the show was when Levine requested that everyone put their phones and recording devices away during the song, “She Will EH /RYHG Âľ $IWHU Ă€QDOO\ JHWWLQJ PRVW DXdience members to silence their phones, Levine shared an intimate moment with the fans as he sang the song acoustically. Maroon 5’s performance was great and the selection of opening acts including punk rock artist Rozzi Crane and Canadian band, Magic! gave the show the right start. Rozzi Crane sang a few songs off of her new album “Spaceâ€? including “Crazy A** B**CHâ€? and “Pyscho.â€? Although most audience members were unfamiliar with the lyrics, Crane showcased her vocal talent later in the concert as she was called upon to sing the Christina Aguilera part in Maroon 5’s song, “Moves Like Jagger.â€? Following Rozzi Crane came reggae band, Magic!. The band sang three songs off of its album, “Don’t Kill the Magic,â€? which was released in 2014. The singles “Don’t Kill the Magicâ€? and “No Way Noâ€? featured the slow, reggae tone of the band, but was slightly boring and unenergetic. The band closed with its hit song, “Rude.â€? The audience jumped to its feet DQG ZDV HYHQ JLYHQ DQ RSSRUWXQLW\ WR Ă€Qish the lyrics as lead singer Nasri pointed the microphone to the crowd. What started off as dull transformed into an electrifying performance from the Canadian band.

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ROCK OUT: The audience roars as Maroon 5’s lead singer Adam Levine performs songs from the group’s latest album at the “V� tour at BB&T Center. This was the fourth stop of its world tour, which will leave the U.S. in April.

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Drake’s surprise album shows innovative style become a verb due to Drake’s overwhelmingly sad songs; “draking� may involve tears or even memories of past lovers.

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Drake pulled a BeyoncĂŠ and released an album without prior notice on Feb. 12. BeyoncĂŠ did something similar when she released her self-titled album out of nowhere in late 2013. The release of Drake’s album, titled “If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late,â€? was, like BeyoncÊ’s, a surprise that was shocking in the best way possible. The album contains some songs that are perfect to “drakeâ€? to, such as “Star67â€? and “Now and Forever.â€? “Drakingâ€? has

No one other than Drake could go from singing about his ex-lover in past albums to rapping about his mother in this new one. Despite these several depressing songs, the album is different than anything Drake has ever done. He did a complete 180 with his lyrics, straying away from the usual love nonsense, and does a great job at it. Some of the songs have the number six in them, such as the songs “You & The 6� and “6 God,� referring to Toronto, Canada, where Drake is from; it is derived from the two main area codes, 416 and 647. This is because some of the songs in the album deal with where he grew up. The album is semi-different from

most Drake songs since he usually talks about his love affairs, but the songs that deal with topics other than love are just as good. In “You & The 6,� Drake dedicates the whole four minutes and 25 seconds to his mother. This song is emotional and shows Drake’s soft side, and it shows that not all rappers are made of steel and only interested in girls and partying. No one other than Drake could go from singing about his ex-lover in past albums to rapping about his mother in this new one. The typical lyrics are switched up and he tries something new; he still manages to make it sound angelic no matter the subject. In “6 p.m. in New York,� the lyrics may seem as if they’re about a harsh breakup. Surprisingly enough, Drake actually aimed the song at his record label, Cash Money. The album is rumored to have been released so that he could complete his contract deal and separate from Cash Money records. Drake expressing his feelings toward the label through a song is a good touch, and knowing the

story behind the song makes the lyrics very intriguing. This is only one of the surprises that comes with the album. Another shocker on the album is his verse in the song â€?6 p.m. in New Yorkâ€? in which he calls out Tyga’s relationship with Kylie Jenner. Drake’s album “If You’re Reading This It’s Too Lateâ€? may have some grammatical errors in the album cover, where the title is missing two apostrophes and a FRPPD EXW WKHUH LV QRWKLQJ OHIW WR Ă€[ LQ terms of the quality of the album.

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Senior excels in music and theater BY ALESSANDRA BREGANTE

From winning the Bay Factor last spring to directing her church’s choir, senior Elise Garcia incorporates music in every aspect of her life. “My old Catholic school did a recital RQFH D \HDU Âľ *DUFLD VDLG ´, JRW P\ Ă€UVW solo when I was in second grade, and that’s when I realized I loved music.â€?

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Garcia extended her musical passions in order to start a career in acting. She takes musical theater in school as a way to express her love of music, singing and performing. She has participated in the plays “Joseph and the Technicolor Dream Coat,� “Les Miserable� and will be part of “In the Heights� in March. “For me, singing has always been a priority, but I really appreciate musical theater,� Garcia said. �I used to think that I could pursue musical theater as a career and be on Broadway, but for now it’s more towards music because for me music is like an outlet.� Garcia has spent most of her summers at music programs to broaden her knowledge. One of the programs she attended was at the Berklee College of Music during the summer of 2013. “I learned a lot and it gave me a huge insight to what it would be like to do music as a career and how my classes in college would be,� she said.

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SHE’S GOT THE BEAT: (clock-wise from the top) Students perform in AMT’s production of “Les Miserables� last year. Senior Elise Garcia at the Berklee College of Music in Boston during the summer.

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Last spring, Garcia and her singing partner, senior Laura Munevar, performed at an annual singing competition, WKH %D\ )DFWRU ZKHUH WKH\ UHFHLYHG Ă€UVW place. “We practiced every day in the drama room during lunch,â€? Munevar said. “We thought we weren’t going to qualify for any place, we just did it for fun and then we actually won.â€? They performed a mash-up song of, “The Dog Days Are Over,â€? by Florence and the Machine and “Feel Again,â€? by One Republic. They came up with the mash-up themselves by mixing lyrics and setting harmonies. “We spent a whole day on her bathURRP Ă RRU ZLWK SDSHUV DQG KLJKOLJKWHUV

We put it together and worked it out,â€? Garcia said. “Then Laura choreographed it because I can’t move for my life. I can bop, but that’s about it.â€? Not only did Garcia and Munevar win the Bay Factor, they also went to the Florida State Thespian competition for singing. They were the only team who qualiĂ€HG IRU VWDWHV “It’s the feeling of accomplishment in this kind of competition that keeps you going,â€? she said. Garcia also incorporates her love for music in her Catholic community. She is a part of the church choir group at St. Bonaventure Catholic Church, where she sings and participates in recitals. She is one the leaders and directors of the group.

“I believe in a God and the Bible, but I’m not super religious,� Garcia said. “The people, the helping attitude, and the fact that I can go somewhere and be who I am is what makes me love my teen choir.� Last summer one of Garcia’s best friends, Alex Fuentes, was leaving to the marines, so they made a CD titled “Coming Home� attributed to him in order to raise money for an organization called Wounded Warriors. The CD was not for sale at a set price; the choir decided to accept donations. They ended up raising over $1,000 for the organization, which offers support programs and services for wounded veterans and their families. “I felt really good about making this CD,� Garcia said. “We chose the Wounded Warriors organization because Alex inspired us to.� Garcia’s desire to keep music in her life extends all the way to her college aspirations. Although she was accepted to her dream school, Belmont University in Nashville, she is still waiting on an answer for the program she wants to join. If she does not receive the scholarship at Belmont, she plans to enroll in Florida State University’s [FSU] classical music program. Even though her passion is in contemporary music, FSU has a renowned classical program and would help her advance her music skills. “For Elise, going to Belmont would be a dream come true no doubt,� Garcia’s mother Josie said. “I see it as a prefect match for her because it is small, caters to music and the program is excellent.� Garcia said her love for music is what keeps her going in this competitive industry. “Don’t ever give up. It’s a hard industry,� she said. “People always hear how it’s really hard to make it, but if you really love music and truly appreciate it, then you can incorporate it into your life and be happy with it, even if you’re not the next Justin Bieber or Selena Gomez.�

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After endless requests for new feaWXUHV PRELOH DSS 6QDSFKDW KDV ÀQDOO\ listened. With its new updates, this popular app has introduced multiple new and unique features including Snapchat Discover and the ability to record videos while simultaneously playing music from that device. Snapchat is a mobile app available on the iPhone, Android, and other devices. Snapchat allows for users to send pictures to friends with time limits ranging from one to 10 seconds. Snapchat Discover is just one of the new features that Snapchat has introduced. Discover allows for users to survey other media outlets and stay updated on news, sports, and entertainment all on one app. The different networks Snap-

chat Discover offers are CNN, Comedy Central, Cosmopolitan Magazine, Daily Mail, ESPN, The Food Network, National Geographic, People Magazine, VICE, Yahoo! News, and Warner Music.

With the ability to play music and record video at the same time, the update has changed the way people can communicate with their friends. Discover is easy to use for all ages and is appealing to the eye with bright colors and exciting transitions between the media sources. The variety of media sources that Discover offers appeals to all ages and all interests. With Snapchat Discover, users can now combine their social aspect and media coverage without ever having to leave one app. Discover brings new ideas that other social media apps now have to compete with. With this original and simple update, users have a shortcut to preview stories, shows, and music. Although this new update shows strong advancements in the social media

world, it could use small improvements. Oftentimes, the Discover page crashes and many of the media outlets buffer. Some of the media outlets that the Discover page offers are unnecessarily similar to each other. Cosmopolitan and People Magazine have the same target audience and by taking away one of these magazines, there is room for Snapchat to broaden its media horizons. Another feature Snapchat has made available to users is the ability to record videos along with playing music from the same device. This new quality is exclusive to Snapchat. Compared to the regular

camera, which automatically stops music or audio before recording a video, users can now share their favorite songs with their Snapchat friends. $OWKRXJK WKH XSGDWH KDV PLQRU Ă DZV Snapchat has revised itself. The Discover page adds an exceptional way to access media. With the ability to play music and record video at the same time, the update has changed the way people can communicate with their friends. Snapchat continues to up its game with its frequent updates and additions.

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AMT senior enjoys singing, dancing, acting BY SAM KRAUSS

Senior Jon Batista is a triple threat. Just like his idol, Justin Timberlake, he can sing, dance and act. Throughout it all, he has developed a love for musical theater.

senior Jon Batista From performing in his elementary school choir to obtaining the lead role as Usnavi in American Musical Theater’s (AMT) upcoming performance of “In the Heights,� Batista’s passion for music has grown throughout the years. He has been accepted into a Broadway camp in New York called The Open Jar Institute this coming summer to work under Broadway directors. Batista, who will be attending University of Central Florida in the fall, is one of 60 incoming college students selected to participate in this program. “I love being on stage,� Batista said. “It’s a lot of hard work but it’s so rewarding at the same time.� His AMT teacher Cynthia Lutwin said all of his talents help him stand out in the theater world. “A special quality about Jon is his outstanding leadership as the president of the Drama Club and being so personable,� Ms.

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IT’S A THEATER THING: Senior Jon Batista with Sara Barney in AMT’s “Legally Blonde� his sophomore year. He has played Marius in “Les Miserables� and Usnavi in “In the Heights.�

Lutwin said. “Everyone loves KLP UDOOLHV EHKLQG KLP Ă€JKWV along side him and gets excited with him because of his passion, talent and desire for everyone in the cast to shine.â€? Batista chose to run for president because he wanted to get more involved in drama than he already was. “It’s a lot of work making sure everything is done the right

way and on time, but it isn’t a hard job,� he said. “It’s rewarding because being on the board allows me to have some input about events that happen in and involving our club.� Ms. Lutwin said Batista developed as a performer when he played the role of Marius in AMT’s production of “Les Miserables� last year. “Playing the lead of a young

and emotional yet strong boy who goes off to the Revolution helped him come into his own on stage,â€? Ms. Lutwin said. “It KHOSHG KLP JDLQ FRQĂ€GHQFH DQG be ready to take on the lead in ‘In The Heights’ this year.â€? Senior Erica Steinkohl has been acting with Batista since eighth grade when the two participated in the drama program at Falcon Cove Middle School.

Steinkohl said Batista is a natural and he makes his fellow actors comfortable on stage. “When he started, he wasn’t as polished, but he’s always had a raw talent,� Steinkohl said. “Now, he has grown and mastered everything within performing arts and is very talented and is going places.� Batista and a group of actors from AMT were State Selected at the Florida State Thespian Festival, which is the highestranking competition for drama students at the high school level. “In AMT, we are critiqued for our shows by high school critics called Cappies, which is in a way what the Tony awards are,� Batista said. “I was nominated and made it to the top three for male dancer my sophomore year, but sadly I didn’t win.� Batista said his favorite performance was “Legally Blonde� because he “got to dance on a table and look like a fool,� which he said he really enjoys doing. “I started drama because when I’m on the stage I can let loose and have fun and just be me. I couldn’t imagine what my life would be without performing,� he said. Batista hopes his musical theater career will not end after high school. “I plan to go to University of Central Florida to study sports medicine and become a physical therapist, but I may transfer after a year to go somewhere to study theater,� he said. “Hopefully one day I make it big performing on stage, and singing and acting on TV.�

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Convention held for social media fans BY JOVANNI TOUSSAINT

As senior Rebecca Solovay made her way into the Marriot Florida Resort she couldn’t wait to see her favorite Youtuber, Zoella. For two hours she waited in line for a morning meet up at 8:30 a.m. She ZDV ÀOOHG ZLWK DQWLFLSDWLRQ DV VKH ZDONHG into the lobby and heard the pounding music, shouting fans, and gleaming strobe lights. The Orlando World Center Marriott Florida Resort held Playlist Live, a threeday gathering for fans, creators and supporters of online video. The most recent event was Playlist Live 2015, which was held from Feb. 6-8. About 8,000 people came to this event to see their favorite YouTubers. There were 198 YouTubers present at the event, sponsored by brands such as Zealot, Universal Orlando Resort, Tumblr, and Awesomeness T.V.

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MEET AND GREET: (above) Senior Rebecca Solovay attended Playlist Live with her friends to meet some of her favorite YouTubers. (left) Seniors Lauren White and Gabbi Solovay pose with Youtubers Meghan Hughes, Emily June, Lexie Lombard and online personality “ayydubs.”

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6RORYD\ FDPH VSHFLÀFDOO\ WR 3OD\OLVW Live to meet Zoella, an Internet famous author and video blogger (vlogger) who vlogs mainly about her life experiences. “It was cool to be able to have a conversation with her when I’m usually used to seeing her on a screen,” Solovay said. “She was extremely funny and sweet which is the reason why I like her. We talked about some new topics she may be doing vlogs on like advice and review vlogs on restaurants and help on personality. Then she took a few pictures with other fans.” The staff set up numbered tables in different areas of the room for people who wanted to see a certain YouTuber that day. They had meet and greets Sat-

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urday and Sunday, one meet taking place in the morning and one in the afternoon. “The whole meet and greet process went very smoothly, but it made me so anxious to meet who I came to see,” Solovay said Senior Lauren White also went to Playlist Live with her two best friends Gabbi Solovay and Rebecca Solovay.

,W ZDV KHU ÀUVW WLPH JRLQJ WR WKLV HYHQW White said that it was a worthy experience to see some of her favorites. “When I got to the Playlist live area I was so hyped,” White said. “I chatted with a few other people and we pretty much talked about our favorite YouTubers like, Tyler Oakley, Bethany Mota, DQG $OÀH 'H\HV DQG KRZ ZH ZHUH H[FLWHG

they are all around interesting people. ” Meghan Hughes is a famous YouTube vlogger who does makeup tutorials and positivity vlogs. White was excited to see her. “Being able to see my favorite Youtuber was an amazing experience,” she said. “I talked to her about what new topics she might be discussing and asked her about some makeup techniques like her eye shadow trick.” Along with the meet and greet there were panels, live performances and Playlist Live hosted dance parties. “The dance parties were so great,” White said. “It was a great way to meet people and talk about shared interests. There was food, music, dancing of course and just good times.”

AMT prepares for its upcoming performances BY GILLIAN D’ONOFRIO

With three shows coming up over the next two months, students in the American Musical Theatre (AMT) classes are spending time in and out of school preparing for the plays. “Practices do get me behind on schoolwork, but I know it will all pay off once I get on stage,” said sophomore Caitlin Mirabella, the understudy for Mrs. Potts in “Beauty and the Beast.” Students involved in the play have EXV\ VFKHGXOHV WKDW FDQ EH GLIÀFXOW WR EDOance along with schoolwork. “My main focus is school and it is really important to make sure all of my work is done, but with practices it can be hard to get it all done,” said junior Hunter Giles, part of the ensemble in “Beauty and the Beast.” AMT3 will be performing “In the Heights,” from March 11-14. AMT2 will present “Beauty and the Beast,” from April 8-10, and AMT1 will perform “Once on This Island,” from April 15-17. “Beauty and the Beast is my favorite movie and I’m so excited to actually be a part of this production,” Mirabella said.

Prior to the opening show of AMT3’s “In the Heights,” students participating in this play had to commit to approximately two hours of after school practices every other day. “Usually I get homework in two or three classes, which means my homework load is typically not that heavy so I’m usually not stressed when it comes to staying after school for rehearsal,” Giles said. Students in AMT1 and AMT2 practice during their class period and will begin practicing after school as the dates of their play come closer. “I try to start my work during practice so lessen the workload when I get home,” said freshman Emily Ince, understudy for Olive Ostrovsky in “Once on This Island.” 6WXGHQWV LQ $07 QHHG WR ÀQG WLPH WR complete homework, and study for tests as well as memorize lines and perfect their parts. ´, SXW P\ ZRUN ÀUVW EXW $07 LV D close second because it is my favorite class,” Mirabella said. During practice students learn choreography, as well as run through the show

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FACETIME: Senior Erica Steinkohl (left) and sophomore Alexa Young practice a scene from “In the Heights.”

from the beginning, learning new lines every practice. “I know that all of my students love what they do, and I am so impressed with how devoted they are to AMT,” said AMT teacher Cynthia Lutwin. 1RW RQO\ LV LW KDUG WR ÀQG WLPH WR ÀQish work, but practices leave some stu-

dents with little energy by the time they get home. ´7KH PRVW GLIÀFXOW SDUW DERXW EDOancing school work and the show is the amount of time and effort spent in rehearsal,” Ince said. “But in the end it is all worth it for me because I am doing what I love to do.”

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Senior loves music in varying forms BY ELANNA HEDA OPINION COPY EDITOR

When he was young, senior Brett Bailey would listen to his aunt and uncle play blue-grass music, until one day, he joined in. His relatives started him out on the mandolin and he would practice with them, honing his craft until he began picking up other instruments. Today, Bailey plays guitar, mandolin, some piano and bass. “[My favorite is] guitar because I’m good at it,â€? Bailey said. “I’ve been playing it since I was 10 and I’m most familiar with that one. I like the sound the best.â€? Bailey said switching between and learning new instruments isn’t too difĂ€FXOW EHFDXVH RQFH KH KDG D JHQHUDO XQderstanding of music theory, everything ´WUDQVIHUUHG RYHU Âľ +LV Ă€UVW VZLWFK ZDV from mandolin to guitar. “I was a little kid, I was in fourth grade, and when I was practicing mandoOLQ WKH VWULQJV PDGH P\ Ă€QJHUV EOHHG VR , switched to an instrument that didn’t have such tight strings,â€? he said. Despite his beginnings in blue-grass music, Bailey has expanded into other genres, such as alternative, acoustic, indie and country. “It’s all over the place,â€? Bailey said. ´,W¡V QRW UHDOO\ RQH VSHFLĂ€F JHQUH EXW there’s stuff that I don’t really do, like mainstream stuff. That sounds so hipster. I don’t do the pop music you hear on the radio as much. I do it, but I don’t want to, you know?â€? When he started high school, he formed a band called Bearson (a combination of bear and bison) with Jeremy La-

senior Brett Bailey grange, Fernando Hernandez, Sergio Victores and Kevin Pulares, who are now all seniors. This broke up at the end of sophomore year. “We played a lot of indie music, but that stopped because of musical differences,â€? he said. Junior Daniela Vasquez met Bailey at the Warped Tour concert, and they bonded over their mutual appreciation for music. When they worked together, Vasquez would do vocals and Bailey would play the guitar. “It’s not all the time that you meet someone who is genuinely interested in music the way you are and willing to do anything to get there, so I admired him for sharing the same passion as me because most people don’t quite understand it,â€? she said. Vasquez said the hardest part about working with Bailey was the inability WR Ă€QG WLPHV WR PHHW XS WKDW ZRUNHG IRU both of them. While Vasquez and Bailey haven’t been able to collaborate in a while, she said she still misses it. “He brings his genuine personality and applies it to every collaboration we do,â€? she said. “He never pretends to be something he’s not. He’s very genuine.â€? Lagrange met Bailey while they both were part of JV football during their

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SING IT LOUD: Bailey plays guitar in a friend’s bedroom. The guitar is only one of the instruments he plays, along with the mandolin, the piano, and bass.

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VRPHWLPHV WKH SDLU ZRXOG Ă€QG WKHPselves in a rut while writing music, said Lagrange. “One time when we were making this one song called ‘Dream Catch,’ we couldn’t decide whether we wanted to put the word tree or something else, and we didn’t work on this song for weeks,â€? he -junior Daniela Vasquez said. “We just played covers the whole time, and that was our biggest rut because freshman year and seemed to hit it off. we couldn’t decide on this certain lyric. “We had a lot of common music inter- And that was just funny to me because ests, and he’s just a funny guy,â€? Lagrange we spent weeks and weeks procrastinatsaid. “He’s like my brother, so it’s always ing and that’s just our personalities.â€? a good time.â€? It wasn’t always easy, though, and

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Chorus mentors local children’s choir program BY COLE WINTON NEWS COPY EDITOR

Weston Children’s Chorus held its Ă€UVW UHKHDUVDO LQ RUGHU WR KHOS HOHPHQWDU\ and middle school students develop their skills and prepare for chorus at the Bay. About 20 elementary school students atWHQGHG WKH Ă€UVW PHHWLQJ RQ )HE DQG meetings will be in the chorus room every Tuesday after school. “We created the choir so we could get the kids excited about music,â€? chorus director Bradley Franks said. “We want them to go into middle school singing.â€?

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Chorus president Benjamin Elfont said the Weston Children’s Chorus was created due to a lack of funding for music programs in local elementary schools. “Some elementary schools removed some funding for music programs,� said Elfont, a senior. “I heard about the news. Being involved in music for a while, I

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HARMONIZE: Elementary school kids rehearse songs with the Bay’s chorus. There are about 20 students currently in the program.

wanted to create a place for these kids to come and sing.� Mr. Franks said there is an issue at the middle school level, too. Falcon Cove Middle School doesn’t have a chorus. So by the time some students come to his class, they have not sung for three years. “The state of middle school chorus is dismal,� Mr. Franks said. “We’re trying to bridge that gap between elementary school students and high school students.� Although only elementary school students are currently enrolled, the chorus is open to middle school students as well. Manatee Bay former music teacher and current kindergarten teacher Rachel Rapps helps run the meetings and said she wants to work with the elementary school kids until they reach high school.

“The goal is to not just help these kids now,� Ms. Rapps said. “We want them to continue with the classes throughout middle school, too. If they don’t have chorus in elementary and middle school, then they have three years of nothing, and Mr. Franks has to start from scratch.� Elfont shares the same interest in hoping to keep the same group of students involved until they reach high school. “Hopefully, these kids will continue to sing throughout middle school, and we will develop a middle school sector so the kids can continue to practice until they reach high school,� Elfont said. The cost to join the chorus is $40 per month. Elfont said the money goes back to help everyone. “It does cost money, but some fund-

ing goes to help our chorus, some goes to their program and some also pays for food,� Elfont said. At practice, Mr. Franks, Ms. Rapps and Elfont, along with other Cypress Bay Chorus members help the younger students learn and review the basics of singing and reading music. “We have to teach them the basics,� Ms. Rapps said. “We teach them to read music, to work on their pitch and to work on their tone because otherwise they don’t learn it.� However, Mr. Franks said he was surprised at what he has seen so far from the students. He said they have been more impressive than he anticipated. “I’ve underestimated the young students,� Mr. Franks said. “It’s surprising what they can do. You don’t want to underestimate them so they don’t reach their potential.� Even though the Weston’s Children’s Chorus has fewer than 20 students, Elfont said he is hopeful the body will grow. “It’s still in the beginning stages, and by next year it will be bigger,� Elfont said. “It’s good that we are able to create the chorus and start the kids early.� Although rehearsals are only scheduled through the end of the year, Mr. Franks said he hopes to also continue with a two-week summer camp when the school year ends. Anyone interested in the program can contact Mr. Franks at bradley.franks@ browardschools.com.

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Color guard team works after hours BY ABBY MORGAN FEATURES EDITOR

6WHS VWHS WRVV WKH ULĂ H LQ WKH DLU step, VSLQ DQG Ă€QDOO\ JHW LQ WKH SURSHU VWDQFH to catch the gun as it comes down. This is routine for the Bay’s color guard, which practices 15-18 hours a week and is open to any student with an interest in performing dance routines ZLWK WKH WZLVW RI WKURZLQJ Ă DJV DQG VDbers in the air. Junior Alexandra Basto, color guard captain, said she couldn’t imagine what high school would be like without having color guard in her life. “Color guard isn’t like any other sport offered at the school,â€? Basto said. “I know people on other sports get along and form bonds, but in color guard we are like a family, since we are together all the time. We all spin together and we all have the same goals at practice.â€? Basto said the bond between the 24 passionate girls is even stronger due to similar goals. “Our goals are to try and be better than we were at the last practice and try to improve at least one thing and to get better as a whole and team,â€? she said. “We also try and have a better attitude each time we come out to practice because with good attitudes, there is nothing stopping us from completing a routine perfectly.â€? Sophomore Aisha Saintfort got involved in color guard through her older sister, who was part of it when she was in high school. ´$W Ă€UVW LW LQWULJXHG PH VLQFH , WKRXJKW it was so colorful and energetic, so I wanted to participate in it, too,â€? Saintfort said. Although the colors and dances VQDJJHG KHU DWWHQWLRQ Ă€UVW LW ZDV WKH HQHUgy and bonds the team made when practicing that made her stay. “This sport is so different from the other sports at the school since we throw

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PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT: (above) Junior Alexandra Basto, freshman Jenelle Ramos (top left), and sophomore Aisha Saintfort (bottom left) practice after school, 15 to 18 hours during the week for performances and competitions.

crazy things in the air and just catch it,â€? she said. “I think we built a stronger bond than other sports since we spend so much time together and we really get to know one another. We try to build a relationship and family.â€? Senior Sophie Hyman joined color guard after going to the Bay’s football game in middle school and seeing the color guard perform a competition show during halftime. “When I saw the show I was amazed at how the performers spun the sabres and caught them behind their backs. It was truly incredible,â€? Hyman said. 6KH VDLG DW Ă€UVW LW ZDV KDUG WR EDODQFH things out between the long practices and

New store provides picture perfect way of sharing photos

POLAROID FOTOBAR BY CARLY SCHREIDELL

Located in the Boca Town Center Mall, Polaroid Fotobar is a store created for creativity at any level. Instead of buyLQJ D 3RODURLG FDPHUD DQG ÀOP FXVWRPers can upload photos from their phones or social media accounts and print them in the store, receiving them as quickly as ten minutes later. It’s cheaper to print photos in the store rather than purchasing D 3RODURLG FDPHUD DQG WKH ÀOP )LOP IRU a Polaroid camera can vary in price, but taking one picture on a Polaroid camera costs more than $1. The photos one can print at the Polaroid Fotobar vary in size and price: starting at $1 for 3.5 x 4.25, $10 for 9 x 11 and $15 for 14 x 17. Customers can edit these pictures once they are uploaded and can add captions below each Polaroid. Wi-Fi is available in the store for those with limited cellular data to access the

program on the store’s computers that are provided to upload photos. After a customer uploads and edits his or her photos, places an order and pays, a text is sent to each customer when his or her photos are ready for pick up. Customers can purchase accessories for their freshly printed pictures, which can be great gift ideas. Polaroid cameras and themed apparel and accessories are also available. The service is attentive and the atmosphere is comfortable. Every customer that enters is greeted and asked if he or she needs any assistance immediately upon entering. Those that have never been to the Polaroid Fotobar before or have no experience uploading photos can just follow the steps on each computer. The directions are clear and easy to follow and assistance is ready to help whenever it is needed. The examples displayed around the store can spark creativity for anyone. Some accessories such as unique layouts of magnets to hang the Polaroid pictures can even be made at home. It can be a great present for almost any occasion and is quick and easy and can be inexpensive depending on the accessory chosen.

school work, but her passion for color JXDUG PDGH KHU Ă€QG D ZD\ WR Ă€W LW DOO LQ “Color guard taught me accountability DQG WLPH PDQDJHPHQW <RX Ă€QG RXW KRZ WR Ă€JXUH RXW \RXU OLIH DV VRRQ DV \RX MRLQ so you can get the best of both worlds,â€? VKH VDLG ´<RX KDYH WR Ă€JXUH RXW TXLFNO\ KRZ WR XVH \RXU WLPH ZLVHO\ LQ RUGHU WR Ă€W in color guard practices and homework, but in the end you end up watching less TV and taking less midday naps. EveryRQH HQGV XS Ă€JXULQJ LW RXW Âľ The Bay’s color guard doesn’t only perform at halftime. “My freshman year, 2013, we won fan favorite and placed fourth in WGI world championships in Ohio,â€? Basto said. “Last

year at world championships, we also won fan favorite, so I think those are pretty cool accomplishments that set us apart from other sports. It’s unique to compete in the world championships against the best color guards in the world.� The color guard at the Bay went from 48 girls last year to 24 girls this year. Due to the drop in size, the Bay now only has a varsity team. “It’s better for the team since even the newer members of the team are taught to uphold the standard to be competing with a nationally ranked team and they are competing at a higher level,� Hyman said.

Mystery novel gives thrilling time to the most experienced detectives

“ALL FALL DOWN� BY ANA BEATRIZ GONCALVES

To all the Sherlock Holmes fans who need a new mystery, “Gallagher Girlsâ€? author Ally Carter succeeds again in her new book “All Fall Down,â€? an exFLWLQJ WKULOOHU WKDW LV WKH Ă€UVW installment of her latest series; “Embassy Row.â€? Grace Blakely is an American girl who witnessed her mother’s murder. She can easily identify the murderer because, let’s be honest, how many men have scars going all across their faces? The only problem: nobody believes her. They’re all convinced that her mother died in an accident, and Grace is institutionalized. Three years later, she’s let out and VHQW WR WKH Ă€FWLRQDO FRXQWU\ RI $GULD WR live with her grandfather on Embassy Row. Making friends and enemies there is dangerous and all interactions whatsoever must be incredibly diplomatic. She makes dangerous friends and they have

to uncover her mother’s murderer and solve an international conspiracy before it’s too late. Ally Carter is known for books that are about strong females, who aren’t above their male counterparts, but equal to them. This book promotes true equality among characters and can’t be classiĂ€HG DV D ´ER\Âľ RU ´JLUOÂľ ERRN With characters anyone can relate to, the book allows the reader to easily follow along with Grace’s journey. Although starting off as a clichĂŠd novel with the “girl nobody can understand,â€? who “isn’t like other girls,â€? the book takes twists and turns that would make Sherlock Holmes confused and have him declare the mystery impossible to solve. The book is set at very fast pace, keeping readers interested and never slowing the story. This prevents the book for being boring. Throughout the book, the readers can never be sure if Grace is telling the truth or if she’s truly going insane. This makes it even more compelling to wait until the next book comes out. Even though the target audience is mainly females, rest assured that both male and female audiences will enjoy “All Fall Downâ€? with the compelling story line and a mystery that will make Agatha Christie fans scratch their heads.

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