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Cypress Bay High School • 18600 Vista Park Blvd., Weston, Florida 33332 • Vol 19, Issue 1 • October 2019

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BY JENNA FRIEDMAN EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

impacts the students and faculty. He said he believes the change is going to leave a positive impact on the Bay. “With a new principal, there’s always going to be some changes; I think Mr. Neely was very lenient in letting SGA do any project they wanted, so we might see some changes and more restrictions with a new principal,” Ross said. “So far, however, Mrs. Fried has really just been the best.”

Similar to Ross, freshman Davi Fishman said she had mixed emotions when she learned the Bay would have a new principal. She said because transitioning to high school would already be a big change for freshman, this allowed the rest of the student body to encounter an adjustment as well.

“I was obviously excited because high school is such an important time in a student’s life,” Fishman said. “I was also kind of nervous because I don’t know how [the Bay] was in the years before me, but now that I’m here, I love it.”

Fried said she is extremely excited

about the students at the Bay, and she said she feels honored to be able to lead such an incredible student body. She said she wants to make all of the students feel they are getting the most out of their high school experience.

“I feel such a responsibility to the students and making sure we do everything to ensure they have the best experience here at school, whether it’s socially or educationally,” Fried said.

“What I’m most excited about is just really getting to know the students and putting their needs first.”

Although Fishman said she was looking forward to having Neely as principal, she could not be more satisfied with the Bay under Fried’s leadership.

“I’ve heard really great things about Mr. Neely being really involved with the school and all the students and activities, so I was excited to experience that firsthand,” Fishman said. “However, I’ve seen Mrs. Fried at lots of events like the football games and I feel like as a freshman, she’s making me feel

After having the same principal, Charles Scott Neely, since the opening of the school, the Bay acquired a new principal for the 2019-2020 school year and for years to come. New principal Kassandra Fried said she was shocked to find out she would be taking on the role for the upcoming school year, as she was in the process of applying for the principal position at Flanagan High School.

“It was a big surprise because I had not anticipated [the Bay] being a possibility, but our previous leader had the foresight and ability to see I would potentially be leaving,” Fried said. “At that point, he did the most unselfish act a leader can do, and he decided to step down and provide me with the opportunity to take over.”

Fried said she felt extremely prepared to take on this position, as she has been a faculty member at the Bay for several years. For the past three years, she was an interim principal, so she was able to work closely with Neely.

“If there is one thing [Neely] does well, it would be to prepare people,” Fried said. “He’s had a lot of assistant principals become principals and he really puts you in the position a principal would be in; he throws you out there and really gets you ready and provides all the experiences.”

Senior and Student Government Association (SGA) President Jack Ross said although he was upset to learn he would not have the privilege PHOTO BY JENNA FRIEDMAN to work with Neely, he was excited to Stepping

UP: New principal Kassandra Fried sits at her desk in her new get to know Fried and see the way she office. She said she is extremely excited for the upcoming year as principal.

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comfortable and important at [the Bay].”

As SGA President, Ross said he feels he will have the opportunity to work closely with Fried on certain projects.

He said this is exciting for him as he is a fan of change and modifications and he wants to get to know Fried better.

“I’m really excited; I’m always excited for new things,” Ross said.

“Being the first of anything is always a bit of an experiment, but I think it’s going to be a great situation for our students and our school in general.”

Fried said although she is incredibly ecstatic to interact with the students and be a leader to the school, she is nervous about being a satisfactory principal for the student body, faculty and community of the Bay. “Whenever you want to do something really well, you always have some nerves in it, like if you’re going up to give a speech or whatever it may be,” Fried said. “If you care about something so much in the way that I care about this position, you are going to have nerves.

I would consider it a positive nervous energy.”

Although this is her first year as principal, Fried said she feels ready to make an impact on the school and the students within it. She said she has complete faith in the staff and students of the Bay to help guide her transition into this new position.

“I’m so excited about the school in general and about taking us into the future and really just taking it to the next level,” Fried said. “Overall, [being principal] is such an awesome responsibility and opportunity, and I’m so honored to be able to lead this school.”

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Construction paves way for new classrooms

BY CHLOE WAiN

NEWS PRINT EDITOR

Over the summer, the Bay began construction on a new building which is planned to be finished during Aug. 2021, replacing the current 61 portables.

Hypothetically, it will be placed in the center of the courtyard in the shape of a lightning bolt and will include designated areas for students to congregate. The bond money allocation and the approval of funding by the Broward County School Board helped supply financial costs needed for the facility. Assistant Principal Jeff Nelson said the building will serve to better accommodate staff and students who support addressing overcrowding issues.

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The building will be state of the art, but the objective is to give students and teachers comfortable classrooms that benefit the learning environment. “

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-Assistant Principal Jeff Nelson

The main objective of the building is to help better classroom conditions and eliminate the portables,” Nelson said.

“Two years from now, hopefully the hard work and effort put into the construction will provide better assistance for the growing student population.”

The school began the construction process by moving some portables and modules as they conflicted with the layout of the blueprint. A protective fence was added near the 300s building and the courtyard to help students with transition areas between classes. Nelson said the relocation of portables and adding fences will provide protection and better escape routes for emergencies.

“We need to continue what we need to do in order to help our students and learning environment during this long process,” Nelson said. “The construction may be hindered by recent weather issues, but construction will resume as quickly as possible. It will be worth the wait and extra inconveniences.”

Since the building is in the shape of a lightning bolt, the layout provides students with additional open areas for students to gather and hangout. Nelson said the building will allow more access

areas and added classrooms.

“The Bay is a school most residents of Weston attend, which causes overcrowding issues,” Nelson said. “The original capacity size was 3,200 students but the population continues to grow, beginning to exceed 4,700. The new building is essential in allowing more opportunities for students and faculty to be more comfortable.”

Due to construction, the tiki huts previously placed in the courtyard where students ate lunch were removed. The Bay has also placed tables under tents near the cafeteria for the students’ convenience.

Senior Aleyna Can said the building is unsuitable for students because the school has become more crowded with less walkways to travel from class to class.

“In the long term, the building will be beautiful and beneficial for faculty and students, but at the moment, the construction is hurting evacuation routes and time in between classes,” Can said.

“Due to overcrowding, the school must find better ways to help students.”

Can said not only is the construction causing hazards, it is also changing the theme of the school with more fences, tents and tables rather than tikis and painted murals.

“The tiki huts and murals were memorable to the Bay and resembled the idea of the school,” Can said. “Without them, the students are no longer able to cherish the previous customs prior generations had. Hopefully, the seniors can make their own tradition this year.”

Similar to Can, freshman Gabby Silverstein said the construction causes various inconveniences when traveling throughout the day. However, Silverstein said the wait will be worth the trouble and cannot wait to see the outcome of the building when she comes back to visit the Bay. “I am excited to be one of the first students to view the building once it is completed because I am curious to see how the students perceive it,” Silverstein said. “I also do not mind the tents now because I prefer them over the tikis as they fit more students.”

Silverstein said the building will be a beneficial piece of architecture for other schools to replicate, but it will take away space for students to congregate once construction is completed.

“A new building can create more crowding walking between classes, and without the tikis, there will be less space for students to hang out as a group, “Silverstein said. “Hopefully I have the chance to experience the positives to the construction and come back to see the building in the near future.”

Nelson said he is looking forward to

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NEW Possibilities: (From top) the new building will be shaped as a

lightning bolt and will include three floors with a designated space for students to congregate. The construction workers will be finished by Aug. 2021 and will eliminate 61 portables. Assistant Principal Jeff Nelson said the structure will provide teachers and students with a more comfortable learning environment.

opening day and cannot wait to welcome and allow future students to learn in a more comfortable surrounding.

“The building will be state of the art, but the objective is to give students and teachers comfortable classrooms

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English Honor Society, Oct. 14 National Honor Society, Oct. 15 Law and Justice Club, Oct. 16 SHAPE Club, Oct. 17 Marine Science Club, Oct. 23 Best Buddies, Oct. 24

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that benefit the learning environment,” Nelson said. “We are excited to occupy the building as soon as possible and further open areas of the school.”

Freshmen Class Elections, Oct. 14 PSAT, Oct. 16 Financial Aid Night, Oct. 24 P.R.I.D.E. International Fest., Oct. 24 Homecoming Week, Oct. 28- Nov. 1 Senior Cap and Gown, Oct. 31 Homecoming, Nov. 2

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College Night guides future applicants

BY JULIA WINTON

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College Night was held by the Broward Advisers for Continuing Education (BRACE) adviser Shari Bush in the auditorium on Sept. 17 for seniors and Sept. 19 for freshmen and sophomores. The annual event is held to supply students with an insight into college and how to begin the application process. Bush said she discussed different types of information each night to help students focus on the most significant topics according to their grade level.

“The event is an opportunity for me to go over everything colleges are looking for and the process of what the expectations are in terms of colleges for seniors,” Bush said. “For freshmen and sophomores, I dedicate a lot more time and energy because I feel I need to help them start the process sooner with what colleges are looking for.”

Sophomore Sasha Osnovsky said she realized how important it was for freshmen and sophomores to attend College Night because they need to see what they have to improve upon early in high school in order to be accepted into college.

“The night was more for my parents to learn information about college than myself,” Osnovsky said. “However, it did really help me see what I need to do better in and what I need to focus on to get into the college of my choice.”

During both nights, Bush presented a PowerPoint

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to success: Broward Advisers for Continuing Education (BRACE) adviser Shari Bush informs students and parents about the college application process and information in order to prepare for college. BRACE held two separate informational sessions for all grade levels to attend. Bush said she emphasized the importance of obtaining high grades and provided explanations on how to apply to colleges.

revealing general information about college acceptance and applications, such as test scores and financial aid. Bush said she knows it is an abundance of information to comprehend, but she hopes the presentation will assist students and parents because of how vital future education is.

“The more information

students receive and apply, the less stressed they will be when going through this difficult process,” Bush said. “Students and parents should pick out the information they need that is appropriate for their student. It can be overwhelming; however, my hope and goal is to present it in a thoughtful, non-stressful way so they can process the details

because I believe knowledge is power.”

Senior Aileen Vazquez said before College Night, she was uncertain of the college application process.

After attending, she said the presentation helped clarify her confusion.

“I chose to attend [College Night] because I needed help

in understanding what to do and where to start in the college application process,” Vazquez said. “The event really helped me know where to begin and what is expected of me.”

With the number of students at the Bay, the auditorium was filled to capacity both nights of the event. Osnovsky said she was fortunate and glad she decided to attend because she gained an abundance of knowledge about the application process.

“The event was extremely successful in its purpose,” Osnovsky said. “It was a good night for students and parents to learn more about college and applications, especially for freshmen and sophomores because I became way more informed by attending.”

Vazquez said she was extremely fortunate to have this experience as a senior because she has to start applying to colleges.

“My favorite part of the event was when we were given information about what every college looks for,” Vazquez said.

“I received valuable information about the colleges I will be applying to.”

Osnovsky said the main idea discussed at the event was what was expected of each individual at the Bay in order to be a strong college applicant. ”After listening to [Bush], I realized I need to set higher goals for myself, ” Osnovsky said. “The Bay is filled with intelligent students who each have their own talents, so I have to do something to stand out from the crowd.”

NHS library supplies free testing books

By Gabriella barraza

The National Honors Society (NHS) club opened a library this month meant for students to donate, exchange or borrow previously used books. Located in the College and Career Center, individuals can check out the books during their lunches or study hall periods and must return them by the end of the quarter or request an extension. Senior and Treasurer Ravin Anderson said the library is useful for all students at the Bay to improve their studies and save money by borrowing donated books.

“The library helps the environment as well as providing essential resources,” Anderson said. “It’s beneficial during hectic studying times when students cannot afford to buy prep books and it can take some of the added stress away.”

Anderson said the library serves multiple purposes like helping the environment by reusing books and making the College and Career Center a more comfortable place for students to congregate and prepare for exams.

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Grab and go: Sophomore Ana Peraza visits the National Honors Society (NHS) library in the College and Career Center to select a SAT book to prepare for her upcoming exam.

“By creating the library, we can help create another safe studying place,” Anderson said.

“This is an awesome solution to help students with their academics by giving them an area they can study and focus; it is also being useful to future students.”

Students can borrow American College Testing (ACT) and Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) prep books and AP

review books to use to study for upcoming exams and extra practice. Senior and NHS Ambassador Riley Carpinteri said the library is a great resource and opens the students to a new range of books that may have been inaccessible before.

“With the range of books the library carries, every student can find the proper material they need for upcoming tests,” Carpinteri said. “I think the

library is a great reference for students and will help them get higher grades in a time when they need to be focused.”

The club’s adviser, Shari Bush, said the library is a perfect solution for students who no longer need their test prep books and are looking to donate them.

She said with the addition of a library, other students can benefit from the old books of students who already took the

course by being able to look at the previous owner’s notes and comments they left behind.

“I think it is a great resource for students to come and access books they will need to prepare for subject tests such as the SAT and ACT,” Bush said. “It is excellent that students’ books do not get thrown out and the money they spent does not get wasted. By donating books, students can help their peers.”

Anderson said he hopes to eventually expand the library by increasing the amount of donations it receives and placing additional libraries in other locations around the Bay. He said by broadening this studentrun business, more people have an access point for the books that are offered.

“It occurred to me certain students do not have money to buy costly books and the library can fix that problem for many people,” Anderson said.

“Thus, the idea of the library was created to be a long-term solution, which aids students to be as successful in their studies as possible.”

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Members connect through yearly event

BY DREW ROACH MANAGING EDITOR

To carry on a tradition, Best Buddies held their annual Speed Friendship event outside of the Wave on Sept. 18. During this event, the new members of the club met and connected with each other in hopes of finding their potential buddy for the year. About 35 members along with 35 buddies participated in the event.

New to the club, freshman Matthew Maykut said he was anticipating this event because his sister, senior Lauren Maykut, is a current officer and had told him so much about it.

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Last year we only had about 50 members and now we have so many more which means more people can build new relationships which is absolutely amazing.

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“I joined Best Buddies because I want to interact with kids who I don’t normally interact with on a daily basis,” Maykut said. “I want to be that person who can make others feel comfortable and be a smiling face they can see in and out of

school, so I was excited to get the chance to do that at the event.”

While planning for the event, senior and Vice President of Membership Sarah Bartleman said her role was to ensure the participants were actively communicating and intentionally making the buddies feel comfortable.

“My main goal of the event was to make sure everyone was having a good time while talking to each other,” Bartleman said. “Best Buddies is so important at [the Bay] because we feel it is crucial to include all members of our community and make sure everyone has the chance to build long-lasting relationships.”

After losing their sponsors from the previous year, the Best Buddies officers searched for teachers that would carry on the club’s traditions. Holocaust History teacher Leslie Rheingold said she took on the position as a favor for an officer who was extremely passionate about the club.

“When I was asked to be the new adviser for Best Buddies, I accepted it because I think the club has an important purpose and I wanted it to continue on,” Rheingold said. “I loved being a fly on the wall during the activities and I am looking forward to seeing the same passion and love all year.”

Throughout the event, about five rounds occurred where the members got the chance to build a relationship with another buddy in the club. Rheingold said she believes the event was a major success due to the involvement of the participants.

“So many people showed up, and they were all extremely excited about the

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meet and greet: Best Buddies holds their annual Speed Friendship event outside of the wave on Sept. 18. About 35 members along with 25 buddies participate in the event, which holds a purpose of meeting and connecting with each other.

meeting process,” Rheingold said. “I saw lots of smiling, laughing, happy buddies and members which was very heartwarming to experience.”

Similar to Rheingold, Bartleman believes the event went as well as it possibly could as she saw an overwhelming number of attendees which set the event apart from previous years.

“It was great to have so many people there that were excited to make friends and just have a good time together,” Bartleman said. “Last year we only had about 50 members and now we have so many more which means more people

can build new relationships which is absolutely amazing.”

After the event, Maykut said he is extremely optimistic and excited about the future. He said he wants to make a difference in the club and do what he can to make the buddies enjoy every event they go to.

“I know I will have so much fun in every event throughout the year because the first one was so exciting,” Maykut said. “I think my favorite part of the entire thing was meeting new people because I love every opportunity I get to interact with others and form new friendships.”

Parents welcomed at annual Open House

BY ISABELLA GROGAN

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The annual Open House event at the Bay occurred on Sept. 10 where parents met their children’s teachers and learned about the curriculum for each class. It started at 6:30 p.m. and lasted until 9:00 p.m.; each class lasted about 15 minutes and included a seven minute break in between for parents to walk from class to class. Economics teacher Hana Casey said Open House is beneficial for both parents and students because parents have the ability to hear directly from the teacher what the course requirements are and how rigorous it is.

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It is good for the parents to see how the class works so they can treat their child with more discipline or put less pressure on them.

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-Economics teacher Hana Casey

“I always attended my son’s Open Houses because I think it is important to know the types of teachers my children have and what will be expected of them

in each class,” Casey said. “It is good for the parents to see how the class works so they can treat their child with more discipline or put less pressure on them.”

Numerous club officers and members attended the Open House to introduce parents to the clubs available for their students to join. Junior and Treasurer of the Promoting Relationships in Diversity Through Education (P.R.I.D.E) club Tomer Shmul said he went to the school event to reach out and gain awareness for the club.

“Open House gave the club an opportunity to let the parents become more informed and allow for officers to spread news about upcoming events,” Shmul said. “It is important for parents to be more knowledgeable about the available clubs for their children to join because we often need parent chaperones.”

Clubs had the opportunity to decorate a table that would help promote and provide information about the club.

Shmul said his club arrived an hour early to set up their table and decorated it with flyers that contained information about the club. He said he did not expect to be able to speak to as many parents as he did, but he was satisfied with the outcome.

“Meeting parents gives the club the chance to recruit more members because they have the power to influence what clubs their child participates in,” Shmul said. “When I was a freshman, my

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song: The Bay’s Sound of Thunder marching band performs at the beginning of Open House on Sept. 10. The purpose of Open House is to give parents the opportunity to meet their children’s teachers for the year.

parents influenced what clubs I wanted to join because they had heard about it from events such as Open House.”

Similar to Shmul, junior and Volunteer Committee member of Habitat for Humanity Brian Pires attended Open House to promote the club. Pires said it was a great opportunity because the club needed to advertise and get more information out about it.

“The occasion allowed for the officers to give out information about the club and have parents sign up for our club’s

Remind,” Pires said. “The date worked out perfectly because our first general meeting was scheduled for the day after.”

Pires said many people joined the club’s remind shortly after the event. He said he thinks it was due to the students’ parents texting them about the club.

“I saw many parents taking pictures and texting their children about the club and I think it’s great exposure for the club,” Pires said. “I’m happy that attending the event helped our club gain more members.”

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Hurricane Dorian was forecasted to hit Florida on Sept. 2nd, but the catastrophic storm missed Broward County and impacted the North Carolina area. Senior Agustina Bea evacuated Florida for five days and visited Boston as a precaution.

Bea said her family did not want to stress about whether the hurricane would hit the area or not.

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The community has come together in a time of need and supported a good cause by collecting items. The members and officers have worked very hard to organize the donation drive.

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“My family and I believed it would be safer to leave and go to Boston to sightsee and get a little vacation in,” Bea said. “It was worth leaving because even though the hurricane did not come, my family and I didn’t have to worry about our safety.”

Numerous grocery stores around South Florida were running out of supplies, such as water and canned goods, due to people purchasing large amounts to stock up. In addition, gas stations across the region continuously ran out of fuel as long lines formed throughout the week. Bea said her family attempted to begin preparing early, but it was difficult because many people in her community were doing the same.

“My family and I did not have to go through the stressful, chaotic process of buying supplies because we chose to evacuate,” Bea said. “However, it was essential during this crisis to have enough gas in the car in case of an emergency.”

Even though Hurricane Dorian did not affect South Florida, it destroyed the Bahamas, leaving the impact of a category five hurricane. The island suffered major floods and destruction, with death tolls increasing by the day. In order to assist individuals impacted by the hurricane, the Student Government Association (SGA) Club collaborated with the Rotary Club of Weston to hold a drive to collect donations. Principle Kassandra Fried said she believes providing relief for communities shows great responsibility from the students and volunteers.

“I think [the students] have done a

phenomenal job,” Fried said.

The drive collected items such as water, clothes, sheets and canned foods.

The goal was for the students to provide relief for the Bahamas and the damage that was brought to it. Fried said watching her kind and helpful students gather large amounts of items was heartwarming.

“I am very proud of our students for giving back,” Fried said. “Even though South Florida was spared, the Bahamas was hit and desperately needed our help.

We just want to do whatever we can to assist in their recovery.”

Senior and First Vice President of SGA Sydney Kron contributed to the cause by coordinating the event alongside the rest of the officer team. Kron’s job was to help sort out goods and put donation items into a truck. She said the goal for the drive was to come together as a community and give back to the individuals suffering in the Bahamas.

“When the Rotary Club asked SGA and [the Bay] to help out and be a collection site for donations, I was so happy,“ Kron said. “Since community service is a big part of [SGA], this project was perfect for the members to participate in. I am always glad to be part of any project that gives back to people in need.”

Kron said she knew that many people would benefit from the Bay’s kindness.

She said she feels that because people in Weston are fortunate to have luxuries a lot of people around the world may not have, it is necessary to give back.

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-senior Sydney Kron

“It’s the right thing to do because the Bahamas is in need of resources that we have,” Kron said.

Freshman and member of DECA, Luana Becker, assisted with the donations by sorting through the collected goods and recording the number of items received. Similar to Kron, Becker had to organize items and place the boxes onto the loading truck. Becker said she is proud to have helped in the donation drive because the Bahamas needs assistance in order to recover.

“I am grateful South Florida was not affected by the storm, but the Bahamas was severely impacted,” Becker said. “I felt I needed to help in any way possible because preparing for the hurricane was stressful and intimidating. The island was destroyed and needs large

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DORIAN AFTERMATH: (From top) freshman Luana Becker helps sort donations for the Bahamas and records the number of items received such as water, canned goods and toiletries. Senior Jack Ross organizes and helps load up trucks full of supplies that will be sent to the victims of Hurricane Dorian.

amounts of donations.”

Becker said her teacher, DECA adviser Robert Hosier, asked if anyone in her class wanted to help out with the drive. She said she happily volunteered because it was a better use of her time to assist with the drive rather than sitting in

class doing work.

“I’d rather help in any way I can because I realize that the Bahamas needed all the help they can get,” Becker said. “I realize sorting goods is a small thing to do to help, but it still is better than doing nothing.”

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Blood drive incentivizes teenagers

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Following tradition since 2002, the Bay’s Blood Drive enabled students and staff to save lives by donating blood to people in need. Held on Sept. 11 and 12, the event was organized by Behavioral Support adviser Norayda Suarez with additional help from the Future Medical Practitioners Club. Suarez said the event went well because of its administrative efficiency and widespread participation.

“The event was very successful, as we have been carrying it out since the school first opened,” Suarez said. “It fills me with great joy and pride to see our students contributing to a great cause.”

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There are many people who really need blood and it doesn’t take that much effort or work to donate.

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-junior Vivian Bender Students can register if they are over 16 years-old, weigh at least 110 pounds, have a signed parent consent form and meet the mandatory health guidelines.

Health requirements themselves include absence of fresh piercings or tattoos and sicknesses like the cold or flu. Junior and Future Medical Practitioners President Vivian Bender said those who were eligible were encouraged to participate because of the tremendous difference

screening for blood pressure, pulse, temperature, iron count and cholesterol provided by the drive. She said the body is also benefited by the natural replenishment of blood afterwards.

“The phlebotomists give you a little mini check-up when you donate blood,” Surarez said. “The people who participate also benefit from the renewing medicinal qualities involved. The process gives the body a physiological cleanse, which benefits them in a way similar to what an oil change does for a car.”

Senior Antonella Criscola has participated in the blood drive since her sophomore year. She said as an incentive, donors received a variety of foods to replace lost sugar and are also rewarded with material items for their generosity.

“Not only does the blood drive give you a chance to save lives, but it also rewards you for doing so,” Criscola said.

“Throughout the years, I have been given a cool shirt, a comfortable blanket and tasty snacks to munch on like pizza, chips and cookies.”

The Future Medical Practitioners club is holding another blood drive on Nov. 20 and 21. Criscola said with all of these positive features involved in donating blood, she urges fellow students to participate. She said from the kindness of the phlebotomists, to the peacefulness of her surroundings, the act of assisting PHOtos BY AGAVNI MEHRABI those in need did not require a sacrifice of comfort on her part. saving lives: (From top) junior Angelina Correia and senior Victor Vera “The caretakers are welcoming, and gives their blood in a One Blood Bus. On Sept. 11 and 12, healthy students they always try to make conversation donated blood and in exchange, received pizza, cookies and drinks. to assist in the process for those who made on the lives of hospitalized patients. and it doesn’t take that much effort or get nervous,” Criscola said. “This “One simple donation can save up to work to donate.” comfortable setting makes it easy to put three whole lives,” Bender said. “There Suarez said another motivation for yourself in another’s shoes and give blood are many people who really need blood blood donors to participate is the free to people in hospitals that are in need.”

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After multiple club applications were reviewed last year, only a handful were chosen to start a new club. As of this year, the Girls Who Code Club has been approved and has begun recruiting members. The national organization aims to teach girls their importance in the coding industry and end the gender gap in the field. AP Computer Science Principles teacher and Girls Who Code adviser Caryn Corridon said she is excited to help influence young girls to do what they love.

“When I graduated from college with my bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, I was excited and ready to take on the world, little did I know that only one-third of computing jobs were filled by women,” Corridon said. “Although I managed to move up the corporate ladder, I was often treated differently from my male associates and I had to work harder to earn accolades.”

Club Secretary Daniella Gomez Dugan said she is thrilled about the start of the club because it is something she, along with other members, share as a common interest.

“I am excited and prepared to be involved in [Girls Who Code] and help it become a reality because coding is something I am passionate about,” Dugan said.

“As a club, one of our main goals is to make a bond between women who all

have a similar passion.”

Although the club has only just begun, Corridon said she believes it will give girls confidence when it comes to expressing their passion and knowledge in programming.

“We teach the members about the sisterhood of the club and how to use the resources available to them now and in their future endeavors,” Corridon said. “I want students to know that coding is extremely creative and fun, but most of all, I want photo by sophia handley them to know they can do anything they set their mind to.” the start of something new:

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-senior Daniella Gomez Dugan Dugan said she is able to share her experience of coding with members, so eventually as a club they can produce a phone app. She said with hard work, they plan to program an app that can be

general meeting on raising attention for the severity of allergic reactions.

The club plans on taking action around the school and then throughout the community, building an allergy friendly environment.

accessible and used by their peers by the end of the year.

“We teach everyone a wide range of coding, no matter their experience to be able to make an application, that can be accessible to anyone,” Dugan said.

“When we finish the app, we plan for it to be used and for it to be beneficial for all who use it so that it has a purpose in other people’s lives.”

Senior and Co-President of Allergy Awareness club Melissa Donaldson also said she decided to start a new club and worked hard to get this new organization approved as she felt strongly about the issue. She said the club idea formed after her friend and past student, Alexi Stafford, passed away last year due to

allergy complications. “[Stafford] ate a Chips Ahoy cookie, not knowing it contained peanuts, causing her to have a fatal allergic reaction,” Donaldson said. “Students can make a similar mistake like this, and losing a close friend made me want to prevent these situations for other families.”

Donaldson said with the help of club members and officers, she believes Allergy Awareness can make the school a comfortable place for people who have allergies.

“We have several on and off campus plans such as a goal of making the school an allergy friendly environment with hand sanitizer and napkins available in every hallway,” Donaldson said.

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To prepare for the upcoming school year, clubs are planning new events.

H.U.S.H. Club

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The Helping Underprivileged Schools and Hospitals (HUSH) club hosted a social in collaboration with the Sports Development Outreach (SDO) club after school on Sept. 18. The event involved a presentation on describing goals and upcoming events. Public Relations manager Janna Hamideh said the club is dedicated to giving back to less fortunate communities, specifically schools and hospitals.

“The club wishes to be more involved by hosting entertaining events that require membership skills while supporting a good cause,” Hamideh said. “We want to exceed our collected funds from previous years and help grow the organization.”

The club plans to donate at least $5,000 to an underprivileged school or hospital.

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Debayte Club

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In order to prepare for the upcoming competition season, members of the Debate team are participating in multiple fundraisers and practicing for their tournaments. Senior and team captain Maria Duran said the team is looking forward to new fundraisers this year, including a team showcase in which they perform their designated events.

“We have been wanting to do a showcase for a long time, so we are all excited,” Duran said. “We are ready to start preparing to show our families, friends and the community what the team is about.”

Duran said there are many advantages the team benefits from by participating in competitions that help them become better opponents to their competition.

Duran said by acting in these fundraisers,

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Principles teacher Caryn Corridon said the club is planning to incorporate several fundraisers to raise money, host socials and plan more hands-on events.

“Last year, we participated in many events that were meant to raise awareness about particular diseases that impact underprivileged areas,” Corridon said.

“This year, we plan to incorporate events and raise money through fundraisers in order to meet our goal.”

HUSH is hosting a soccer tournament in collaboration with Habitat for Humanity and SDO on Oct. 12 at the Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA) soccer rinks. Hamideh said HUSH is planning to help members connect and engage through social media.

“Socials are beneficial to our community as profits would be donated for schools and hospitals,” Hamideh said.

“It is a great experience to help the less fortunate and become more involved.”

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the team will be able to afford other costs for the club such as tournaments they attend year-round.

“As a nationally ranked team, we often travel to tournaments per month which is exciting,” Duran said. “These events, either locally or nationally, are important to the club because we learn, grow and succeed in such tournaments.”

Adviser and teacher Nick Montecalvo is currently working to help prepare the competitors for their first tournament at the University of Kentucky. Montecalvo said it is beneficial for students to stay active over the summer because it will ease them into the new season.

“Students tend to attend debate summer camps to help improve their skills for the next school year,” Montecalvo said. “I think competitors will perform during the upcoming competition season and I am looking forward to seeing them compete.”

Yoga Club

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The Yoga Club at the Bay has welcomed a new officer team under senior and President Brooke Venter. The nine officers had to undergo an application process in order to be considered for the position. Venter said the goal of the club is to spread the word about applications for new members and to share their passion for yoga.

“The beginning of the year is always super exciting because I get to hear other opinions and inputs on the club,” Venter said. “New officers can provide a unique view and bring interesting ideas to the table.”

The club is attempting to attract new members by planning interactive events, improving their Instagram accounts and becoming a coordinated club. Adviser Simone Waite said she is hoping to organize the club by having the meetings

P.R.I.D.E. Club

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The Promoting Relationships in Diversity through Education (P.R.I.D.E) club focuses on creating a place for students of any race, gender or ethnicity to share their cultures. Secretary and junior Isabella Montano said the main goal is to help integrate all people into a culturally diverse and open environment where anyone is welcome.

“Our priority is to acknowledge our cultural differences by coming together to celebrate and learn from one another,” Montano said. “We want to create a school environment where people feel proud of their culture and choose to share that with their peers and teachers.”

AICE Spanish teacher Paola Barrera said the club will encourage students to become more educated on cultures that do not have as much exposure. Barrera

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every Wednesday.

“People who are looking for a space and time where they can focus on their body should join,” Waite said. “Yoga Club is a good way to achieve personal serenity and peace, as well as a fine way to unwind and relax.”

Vice President of Yoga Club, senior Sara Briones is a new officer this year and has been a previous member. Briones said she is excited to incorporate her ideas and make an impact as she now holds more responsibility as an officer than just a member.

“Having a new officer team can expand our networking and make a difference,” said Briones. “We are hoping these events will attract new members and bring the officers closer together.”

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said the club has expanded quickly and becomes more diverse each year. “[P.R.I.D.E.] helps spread education of not just main cultures, but some others students as knowledgeable on,” Barrera said. “This year, more than ever, we have a wider range of cultures, such as Korean and Vietnamese.”

Montano said as a member of the club, she participates in creating and running the activities throughout the year. The club holds many events such as the International Festival, International Night, talent shows and field day.

“Members work hard all year to put on these events for parents and students,” Montano said. “We come together in a culturally diverse environment where members devote their free time volunteering for outside of school socials and community services run by the club.”

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With the start of the new school year, numerous clubs began by brainstorming activities to hold for the members.

The Habitat for Humanity (HFH) club organized new events that focused on becoming more involved with service work. Adviser of HFH and Economics teacher, Hana Casey, said upcoming activities include allowing multiple members to volunteer at the restore. Here, students help organize and clean centers by selling new and gently used furniture, appliances, building materials and more.

“We want to incorporate more build sites into our volunteering schedule because the members seem to enjoy them and they are one of the most impactful events our club holds,” Casey said. “I enjoy the build sites because members are able to help the community with their own two hands and see the progress of the construction.”

Last year, the club was able to exceed their goal of raising $20,000. HFH raised enough money to work on more than one build site per year for underprivileged families in the community for the future year.

“We were able to dedicate two houses in the name of our [HFH] chapter and donated to help make more restorations possible,” Casey said. “Those are the events I am most excited about because it gives the members a chance to see where all their hard work and donations are applied to.”

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A helping hand: Officers and members from Habitat for Humanity (HFH) promote their new club ideas at Open House. Economics teacher and HFH adviser Hana Casey said she enjoys the build sites because members were able to help the community.

Another club at the Bay, DECA, focuses on preparing young students for the real world of business. Junior and Director of the Executive Council, Joseph Milburg, said he is anticipating what else the club has to offer. He said this year, they are planning on giving members the full experience on business

related activities and helping them learn the benefits the group has to offer.

“I am looking forward to a year where we have quality events so members feel like they are getting something out of the time they are spending on DECA,” Milburg said. “One of our biggest goals is to give the opportunity to new and old

members to get to meet new people, while teaching valuable skills, forming new connections and learning teamwork.”

Milburg said that one of their main goals this year is to have students leave with memories that will last forever.

“As a member since my freshman year, I have so many things I remember that I can always look back to,” Milburg said.

“I look forward to all of the competitions this upcoming year, and hope that other members can get that same experience.”

The Interact Club partners with the Rotary Club of Weston to hold fundraisers and service work for the community every year. Junior and Historian, Autumn Desanti, said she cannot wait to see all of the volunteer opportunities the club has planned, including Lifenet4Families, Gilda’s Club and Kids in Distress auxiliary.

“I am mostly looking forward to volunteering with the Kids in Distress auxiliary, where we go and talk to other children in need of support and let them know that they have people who are here for them,” Desanti said. “Members will be able to help kids in need first hand and bring a smile to their faces.”

Desanti said her favorite part of volunteering with the Interact Club is being able to give back to the community.

“Being able to give my own time and help other people makes me feel so good,” Desanti said. “Seeing the people we help and how grateful they are truly makes me feel so helpful and makes me realize why I do what I do.”

Club members step into new officer positions Each year, club officers are given positions and carry out their corresponding responsibilities. Sophomore and new Service Hour Coordinator for Habitat for Humanity (HFH) Sofia Rojas said her involvement in the club has been a wonderful experience and she enjoys being a part of it.

“I went to a lot of events throughout the year last year and really enjoyed pitching in,” Rojas said. “Giving back to the community is very important and I was able to care for those who need help through the club by building homes for impoverished families.”

The officers participate in meetings to discuss club events and give progress updates. Junior and new HFH Events Committee officer Briana Perez said she is taking her new role seriously and wants to make sure she provides an admirable example for future officers.

“My job is to plan the events and plan dates for when the activities will take place,” Perez said. “As a new officer, I want to be on top of all of my duties so I can give strong advancement updates and show I was worth being picked for this job.”

Teacher advisers assist in the selection process of new officers and manage the clubs they are in charge of by being present during the interview process.

Advanced Placement (AP) Biology teacher and Interact club adviser Brandon Boswell said it is crucial for officers to do their job properly and complete all tasks given to them.

“We oversee the new and old officers and make sure they are keeping up with their work and completing the tasks assigned to them.”

Students tend to join and commit to a club as a member prior to applying for an officer position. As a member, Rojas said she participated in multiple volunteering opportunities to assist HFH.

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-Biology teacher Brandon Boswell “I demonstrated my involvement in the club as much as I could to better my chances of being chosen to be an officer,” Rojas said. “Dedication is essential when it comes to wanting to be selected because officers wish to see members are willing to give their time to engage in club activities.”

Officers fill out an application and are interviewed based on the questions they answer. Boswell said the answers

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all smiles: (From left) senior officer Bryanna Lares and junior officers Brian Pires and Rafi Pereira give a presentation at the Habitat for Humanity meeting on Sept. 11. Pereira said the club is preparing for new upcoming events to help fund supplies needed for new projects.

given by students and how they present themselves at the interview are critical during the process.

“We want to know how students will contribute to the club and how they will make it better, so it is important they know and have a strong answer on those topics,” Boswell said.

Perez said she has learned it is important to make one’s presence known within the club for teamwork to be established.

“Organizing activities and leading a club cannot be done alone,” Perez said.

“Banding together as an officer team and using teamwork to help each other with tasks is what being in a club is all about.”

Perez said she gets along well with the other officers and always feels welcomed by them as they work closely together to run the club smoothly and ensure every aspect is up to date.

“Being in this club feels like a family,” Perez said. “They always make you feel included as well as give you an opportunity to help your community and receive service hours as well.”

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In this issue’s recurring segment that explores current event topics affecting the student body, News Copy Editor Gowri Abhinanda speaks to students and teachers about the upcoming economic crisis.

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The stock market has recovered due to an increased expectation that China and the United States will come to an agreement on a new trade deal which is good for the economy because China plays a big part in America’s investments.

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While President Donald Trump continues to endorse positive claims about the state of America’s economy, three out of five voters are anxious due to the possibilities of economic recession according to recent polls. According to the Balance, a library that promotes financial advice, 2008’s financial crisis left many without jobs, homes and savings. Junior Christopher Mellman said he recognizes the worries the populace is feeling about a possible economic recession in 2020.

“Concerns are valid from worries of 2008, but although the numbers in some instances are accurate, they are highly exaggerated,” Mellman said. “If you look at the economics of the country, sometimes too much employment can be bad because the economy is never linear.”

The Trump Administration has implemented numerous policies on the economy such as applying high tariffs on outputs to China. Mellman said it is harmful to the economy even with the current high employment rates.

“Even though employment is up, we could hit recession because factors other than employment hold the economy upright,” Mellman said. “The trade war with China is hurting us because it is our most valuable partner for trade; both countries rely on each other and [Trump’s] tough stance is making the situation worrisome.”

Junior Sarah Brophy said the potential of an economic downfall alarms her as she is worried about her family due to the risk of her parents’ unemployment. She said unemployment would negatively impact her family’s ability to provide for her.

“Although many families would face this problem as well, my thoughts immediately run to how mine could be harmed,” Brophy said. “I don’t know what would happen if my family was affected and lost their jobs. I would be put at a major disadvantage and we would struggle to do things that were easy before like going on a debate tournament.”

Although Brophy said she is worried about the possible impact of the hypothetical recession, she does not place all her blame on President Trump. She said the issue of the economy is multifaceted and recession occurs through time.

“There are many other issues that could damage the economy such as if a trading partner decides to close their trading posts on the United States,” Brophy said.

“One should notice that although Trump impacts the situation, recession has the potential to occur over the years naturally because of unpredictability.”

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group with significant tax rate drops.

Schmerr said he agrees with this plan and future decisions to implement additional tax cuts in the year of 2020.

“I am happy to see decreases in taxes because the idea the president proposes is reasonable,” Schmerr said. “With tax cuts, the gross domestic products will be set to grow which is better for America.”

In contrast, Environmental Science and Astronomy teacher Kristina Wolf said she is not satisfied with Trump’s choice on tax cuts as it only benefited the top one percent of the population. She said this is a mistake that needs to be resolved with bipartisanship.

“Trump appears to do things to support the lower class, but in reality his tax cuts show he doesn’t care for the people who fall under it,” Wolf said. “This is an issue where the left and right side should unify because it’s not something that should be partisan.”

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agreement that Trump should hold some blame regarding the issue, junior Zachary Schmerr has a different outlook on the situation. Schmerr said he is content with the way Trump is handling the economy because of the surplus of employment rates.

“I am pleased to see his stance on the economy, he doesn’t waver and makes sure the labor pool is tight which helps create a positive increase in jobs,” Schmerr said. “If you have more jobs, then you have more money being made which is beneficial to the nation.”

When looking at concerns regarding the economy, Schmerr said he remains

confident and optimistic. He said the worries of other people are legitimate only to a certain point as he feels the economy is resilient.

“The economy can bounce back at any time, so I feel like everyone is being a bit over the top on the issue,” Schmerr said.

“The stock market has recovered due to an increased expectation that China and the United States will come to an agreement on a new trade deal which is good for the economy because China plays a big part in America’s investments.”

On Dec. 22, 2017, President Trump implemented the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which grants the highest socioeconomic

When the president discusses the state of the economy, Wolf said she feels there is a lot of discrepancy between Trump’s statements and the reflection of his actions, as the reality she faces is not the glamor presented.

“Claims are over exaggerated because many Americans have to work multiple jobs to make ends meet, I must say, I am one of them,” Wolf said. “Trump reacts first, usually through social media, and then spends the rest of the time explaining himself, so it’s no surprise that the picture he’s painting of our economy is wildly inaccurate.”

Brophy is in agreement with Wolf and said the assertions being made are misleading. Brophy said Trump should be truthful, rather than sugarcoating the situation.

“I think Trump is dangerous because he says bigoted things without evidence,” Brophy said. “I think our economy is stable now, but [Trump] needs to be upfront about the verge of a recession.”

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PROTECT OUR PLANET Environmental activists advocate for better climate change policies through protest.

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Students at the Bay have taken action in efforts to preserve the environment as conditions in global warming worsen.

Junior Jordana Rockley, a certified environmental speaker, said she became an environmental activist to educate individuals on the importance of caring for the world.

“I think it is important for us to preserve our environment because by doing so, we are investing in our own futures,” Rockley said. “We only have one planet and one chance to get it right.”

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I hope with my encouragement I can see people make vital steps to help the environment. All [the] efforts to preserve our home add up and have an everlasting effect.

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-senior Andres Alatorre Rockley said she became passionate about the environment when she began to see her family in Peru suffer. She said as a result of the El Niño effect in Peru, food scarcity has become common and had a direct impact on the safety of its citizens.

“As soon as I realized Florida was one of the first places to be affected by global warming, I realized that we are in the perfect place to take action,” Rockley said.

In efforts to save the environment, Rockley said she co-founded and codirected “Fridays for Future” in Broward, in which members strike at Weston City Hall and the Broward Convention Center to raise awareness about the current climate emergency. Rockley said she has participated in strikes across Florida, taken part in clean ups at the Everglades and has attended conventions to obtain more knowledge about the environment.

“I can’t just sit by and think I have done enough,” Rockley said. “There is always more to take on in helping move this emergency forward.”

Similar to Rockley, senior Andres Alatorre considers himself an environmental activist because he said he has taken all efforts to reduce the amount of plastic he uses. He said he is motivated to save the environment due to the passion he has for preserving its beauty.

“I have developed a great appreciation for the environment, especially marine [life],” Alatorre said. “[The environment] is a beautiful part of our world that we need to protect.”

Alatorre said he attends monthly beach clean ups to collect trash and preserve the beaches.

He said he has also cut down on plastic by using reusable water bottles and bags.

“If we don’t make a change soon, we will lose all of our resources,”

Alatorre said. “It is important to preserve the environment because it is our home; and we have done nothing but hurt it.”

Rockley said her hopes for the environment include decreasing the use of fossil fuels to have a cleaner atmosphere, holding a climate debate, declaring climate emergency and decreasing the number of deniers by educating more about the environment.

“Preserving our environment means taking initiative and recycling,” Rockley said. “Doing missions that support our environment instead of deteriorating it gives me hope for the future.”

With the goal of saving the marine environment, Alatorre said he wishes to reduce the loss of all coral reefs and endangered species. He said this can be done by reducing the amount of carbon dioxide emissions into the air. He said he plans to achieve this by spreading the word and setting an excellent example for his peers.

“I hope with my encouragement I can see people make vital steps to help the environment,” Alatorre said. “All [the] efforts to preserve our home add up and have an everlasting effect.”

Rockley said she wants policies to be implemented that will help to create legislative power behind environmental causes.

“Caring about our environment is what I want to be seen done in my lifetime,” Rockley said. “I know with hard work and the motivation to make our world a better place, efforts will be made to save the environment, so we all have a world to look forward to.”

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-Marine Science teacher and Marine Honor Society adviser Jeannine Rendon

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GO GREEN: Junior Jordana Rockley picks up litter and trash at an Everglades clean up. Rockley said she is passionate about protecting the environment so that future generations can appreciate the world as a whole. Rockley participates in strikes across the county and created Fridays for Future to advocate for political action in order to stop the effects of climate change.

Alatorre said it saddens him that there are animals and plants suffering from the inhumane actions of humans.

He said his philosophy is that if he doesn’t begin to make greater efforts to save the andhavemychildrenbecomeambassadors environment, nobody else will.

“If I can get other people to take for the planet,” Rendon said. “My father set an amazing example extreme measures with me, for me growing up we can have a change and I want to do in our environment the same for my and I will have children.” hope for the Rendon said future,” Alatorre she has been said. passionate about Marine Science the environment teacher and Marine from a young age.

Honors Society adviser She said after watching Jeannine Rendon said her father take pride in she wants to preserve the separating his garbage and environment for her children washing his containers, she and for the future. became motivated to follow in “I want to set a positive example

his footsteps.

“After being raised by someone who took pride in saving the environment, it is difficult for me to not follow in his lead,” Rendon said.

To save the environment at home, Rendon said she has her children use steel containers and limits the amount of plastic her family uses. Rendon said she decided to not use plastic water bottles in efforts to limit the amount of plastic that ends up in the ocean.

“It makes me feel proud that I am setting a positive example for my students and my own kids,” Rendon said. “I think it is important for them to follow and live by what I am trying to teach them.”

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SEEN ON CAMPUS AIR FORCE 1s

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Fashion in recent years has been known for repeating itself and the Bay’s students are no exception to that trend. In unique colorways, personal designs and collaborations, Nike’s Air Force 1s have made a comeback. Sophomore Sofia Rojas said the recent wave of popularity is due to the versatility of the shoe’s style.

“I like to buy plain shoes because they can work with any type of outfit I want to wear that day,” Rojas said. “I think that contributes to why my [Air Force 1s], along with others, have become a staple in many people’s wardrobe.”

DECA teacher Grant Cavalier said he recalls when the shoes became popular when he was in high school. He said he enjoys seeing the many trends that are making a comeback in recent fashion.

Cavalier said the artistic creativity that has been a trend with the shoes recently was not implemented within his high school experience with Air Force 1s.

“Air Forces have been made popular again just as back in my high school years. I used to own these shoes, along with all of my friends,” Cavalier said.

“Seeing my old trend come back into play has been interesting. Even clothing items

that were not cool at the time have slowly become a trend. Although the shoes were worn, they were not as diverse as they are now. I have seen students with all sorts of creative takes on their shoes.”

Similar to Rojas, freshman Zoe Reimer said she believes the simplistic design elevated the shoes’ popularity. Reimer owns two different versions of Air Forces and said the variety of styles they provide makes them her go to shoes.

“I think the main reason [Air Force 1s] have become popular because of the simplicity of them,” Reimer said. “They truly go with every outfit and because of that, people are able to wear them so often.”

Reimer said she painted her old plain white Air Force 1s, when they got dirty.

She said the white shoes allows anyone to customize them so they can each be unique. Reimer said with the shoe being plain, she was able to create a whole new style out of her old pair.

“There are many styles and people can get creative with customizing them, just

as I have. You can paint them or change the laces to create a whole new unique pair of shoes,” Reimer said. “I saw inspiration all over social media, which helped me create my own customized pair. I decided to do a blue camo print because camouflage was a big trend at the time.”

Rojas said she believes Air Force 1s appeal to all demographics at t h e Bay. The shoes were originally created to be worn in basketball, but with the recent increase in demand, the shoe has now become popular amongst a broad population. Rojas said the shoes have become excessively worn around the Bay. “Around school, I have seen such a variety of versions of just Air Forces more than I could even count. There is a style of the shoe for every outfit and every person’s personal style,” Rojas said. “I can’t go one class without seeing someone else also wearing a pair.”

Rojas said she recognized various higher end brands were collaborating with Nike on their Air Force 1s. The brands release limited time stock of the shoes to create an exclusive and a more high-demand pair. Companies such as

Steven Harrigton and Off White have created specialized Air Forces.

“Around school, I have noticed many unique takes on Air Forces that were made in collabs with other brands. I think people try so hard to get the shoes because it is unlikely that they will know anyone else with that specific style, as only a limited number of them are created,” Rojas said. “Shoes have recently been more prominent in fashion and people are putting more time into finding the perfect pair. Air Force 1s seem to be almost universally liked, it seems, for the most part.”

Cavalier said he believes celebrities and social media are an influence with the trend resurfacing. He said he presumed by seeing famous people wearing clothes which are accessible to students, it would drive students to wear it because as a high schooler, Cavalier felt this way.

“I recall that Air Force 1s were worn for basketball in the beginning, but seeing the players and other celebrities wear them made them popular within students.

I think the same process is why students are interested in [the shoes] again,” Cavalier said. “The influence of stars created the comeback, but the creativity of this generation made them more unique.”

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Activist advocates for climate action

communicating with Runcie and other officials who run the school district, Velasquez can spread awareness about her issues on a larger scale, implement changes throughout the district which support a greener Earth and assist in the organization of county-wide events, like the Climate Action Summit 2019 that took place on Sept. 20.

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I spend my free time educating others about how they can reduce their carbon footprint by posting tips on my various social media accounts to raise awareness.

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Ever since sophomore Martina Velasquez was young, she’s always had a passion for the Earth and others around her. Velasquez said she describes herself as an activist as she fights against climate change and the effects that cause it.

“I’ve always been politically inclined, so debate, politics and journalism are my main interests,” Velasquez said. “I spend my free time educating others about how they can reduce their carbon footprint by posting tips on my various social media accounts to raise awareness.”

Velasquez chooses to follow the lifestyle choices of veganism, meditation and activism. Since Velasquez isn’t old enough to vote, she uses her voice on various social media platforms like Snapchat, Instagram and Twitter to inform others about climate change, its impacts on the planet and how high school students can contribute to stop it from progressing.

“Growing up, I was aggressive in sharing my beliefs due to the hostility I was used to receiving,” Velasquez said.

“But now, I’ve matured out of that and started approaching others with love and tolerance.”

Sophomore Thiago Lesende is a friend of Velasquez and a fellow advocate for climate change. Lesende and Velasquez don’t always agree on similar issues. However, they both share a passion for the environment as well as the students of the Bay. “As a friend of Martina, I support her beliefs by passing out flyers, posting her ideas on my social media accounts and attending her events whenever I can,” Lesende said. “We butt heads on a

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climate concerns: Sophomore Martina Velasquez stresses the urgency of

climate change by using signs to promote the problem. She said she likes to spend her time raising awareness to help students understand how the climate emergency is affecting her community.

few topics, but that doesn’t stop me from supporting her unconditionally.”

Lesende regards Velasquez as someone who is unapologetic about their beliefs.

He said she has made him feel more comfortable expressing his own opinions and not paying as much attention to the negative feedback he might receive from others.

“She puts all her effort into everything

she does and strives for excellence with every task,” Lesende said. “I aspire to be as dedicated as her, one day.”

Secretary Susan Harrell-Gordon has been one of Velasquez’s supporters since she first started making a change. Gordon assists Velasquez with networking by putting her in contact with Broward County Public Schools leaders like Superintendent Robert Runcie. By

-sophomore Martina Velasquez

“She’s a firecracker,” Gordon said.

“When I met her, right from the start, I knew she was a student well beyond her years that is very capable of making positive changes to issues that would normally be hard for others to deal with.”

Gordon said she admires Velasquez’s passion and dedication to her beliefs. She said while students are stressing about their tests and life problems, Velasquez is planning her next climate strike.

“When dealing with [Velasquez], you better put on your seatbelt because it’s going to be a bumpy ride,” Gordon said.

“There needs to be more students like her.”

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Tuition: $50,240 ACT Composite: 28-32

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Undergraduate Enrollment: 18,080 SAT Composite: 1380-1600

Percent of applicants admitted: 29.4%

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The University of Central Florida is a university located in Orlando, Florida, with more than 66,000 enrolled students.

Class of 2019 alumna Drue Shapiro is a freshman at the university. She spoke to The Circuit’s Alexa Braxton via FaceTime to discuss her experience so far.

I’m so happy to be here. Obviously, it’s scary adapting to something new, but I am not that far from home. Adapting to the campus and all the new people has definitely been a little stressful and nerve wracking. It’s a little stressful because I am so used to the Weston bubble, so learning your way around the huge campus is definitely hard for new students. I have gotten lost a couple of times [on campus], but I know I will learn my way around.

I have also met a bunch of new friends already, which helps a lot and I’m super happy about that.

What made you choose to go to the school UCF? The campus is new and is super pretty.

That’s one big reason why I chose to go here; not to mention, there’s really good food and restaurants on campus, which is a huge bonus for me. Another big reason How do you feel about your classes why I chose this school was because the at college? dorms and apartments are super cozy Classes started [on] Aug. 26 and I was and clean, which definitely made me feel super nervous to start. I took some pretty more at home. hard classes throughout high school and I honestly did not struggle that much, but Was it hard adapting to college? learning in huge classrooms, bigger than I was excited to go to college and high school ones, with unfamiliar faces

was definitely intimidating for me. Some of the classes I am taking this semester are Government Communications, Chemistry and Theatre.

What do you plan on doing with your free time during college?

I haven’t had much free time, recently, because of my schedule with classes and the sorority activities. But when I do get free time, I plan on spending it with my friends, sleeping, eating and of course, studying. I also love my roommate, so I love spending time with her and just hanging out in the dorm.

Do you have any advice for anyone going to UCF in the upcoming year?

Advice that I would give to anyone coming to UCF is just relax and everything will be okay. Everyone [at UCF] is super welcoming and there’s plenty of people you can go to if you

have any concerns. Also, spend your time wisely and remember everyone is in the same boat as you; [the students are all] away from home and probably missing their family. So, don’t ever feel like you’re alone. Most of all, just have fun and take in every second you can.

What are you looking forward to during the next four years of your time at UCF? I have definitely been looking forward to joining a sorority for a while now. I was so excited to be [taken] in by the house of Chi Omega. Everyone in the Chi Omega sorority house are super welcoming and I hope to become super close and make lots of memories with my new sisters. I’m also looking forward to meeting new friends that I will have hopefully for the rest of my life.

In this issue’s recurring segment that gives students an opportunity to learn more about the teachers they see every day, staffer Francisca Giuliani interviews English 3 Honors and English 4 teacher Julie Klitzner.

What has been your best experience as a teacher?

I love seeing students develop as newspaper writers and being able to write in a different format, not just high school essays and poetry, since I taught Journalism and I currently teach English. I also really enjoyed teaching students about the first amendment rights for journalists and incorporating that into their writing.

Do you have a background in Journalism and if so, for how long did you work in the journalism field?

My background actually started in high school, where I

wrote for the school newspaper, and became a newspaper editor at South Broward High School; go Bulldogs! I then went to the University of Florida, where I majored in Journalism and Communications. After college, I worked for a public relations firm and at the firm, I wrote public relation type news and articles promoting businesses, where it was published in the newspaper. I worked at the public relations firm for about five years and enjoyed it very much.

Out of all the grades, why did you choose to teach juniors?

To me, the 11th grade is really the most important year for English class because that is when the students have become young adults and they are starting to think independently. I like watching [junior students] grow and learn how to analyze and form their own opinions. Another important aspect to 11th grade is helping the students prepare for the Scholastic Aptitude Test and applying to college.

When and why did you become a teacher?

I always loved school and when my kids were little, I taught preschool. Later in life, I was busy working and raising my kids, since I worked different parttime jobs. [I worked these part-time jobs] so I could be at home and contribute to the family. However, when my younger son was getting ready to graduate high school, I told myself I would really miss teaching school, so I decided to go back and become an English teacher.

What is it like having to switch between teaching English and journalism?

The writing between English and journalism is completely different. And as I say to my students, it is like eating at two different restaurants: a fast food restaurant and a fancy restaurant.

When you are teaching journalism students how to write news stories, they have to forget about the five-paragraph essay structure and write according to the order of importance. A news article requires getting the most important What is one important lesson your information out there first, rather than students have taught you? the build-up in an essay.

My students have really taught me to not be judgmental because of how If you could give one piece of everything is changing in the world, advice to students, what would it be? mostly in the last ten years. I find my [One piece of advice I would give to classes to be much more accepting students is] to always try your best in of different lifestyles, races, religions whatever it is you are doing. It doesn’t and ethnicities. Weston, in general, has matter if you are an A student or a C changed over the past ten years with all student, you should try your hardest types of religions, races and more, which and be motivated to succeed, which is is reflected in my students. the key to being successful.

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Life-altering events lead to new perspectives

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Many students and teachers at the Bay have experienced a life-altering event. For Interior Design and DECA teacher Denise Jacks, having her first child while being a teacher was definitely a transformative experience.

“It certainly changes your priorities,” Jacks said. “I was the teacher who would sometimes leave at eight at night, so now I want to just rush home, get to the baby and spend time with her.”

Jacks said having a baby changed the way she looked at life not only for herself, but for an entire family. She said she now has significantly more responsibilities and has to constantly be thinking about her child.

“My outlook on life has absolutely changed because before, I just kind of lived for myself, and now I live for my child,” Jacks said. “Everything I do, I worry about how it would affect my baby in any way.”

Sophomore Alesia Varone said facing the challenge of being an exchange student from Italy at 15 years old was definitely a transformative experience for her, but she said she was excited to take on the adventure.

“Coming here from Italy was a life changing experience because I’m not with my own family,” Varone said. “I am staying with a host family and it has made me become so much more responsible.”

Varone said the family she is staying

with is extremely welcoming because they make her feel like she is at home.

She said she is staying with this Italian family until the end of the school year and then she will go back to Italy.

“My goal of deciding on coming to America to be an exchange student was to learn English and learn all about the American culture,” Varone said.

“Back in Italy, we study a little bit about America, but it is not like getting the actual experience.”

Sophomore Kori Seewald said her life changed in a more serious way after getting injured doing something she loves. She was competing in her first ever dance competition last year and ended up dislocating her knee.

“About an hour before our call time to go on stage, we all started to warm up our skills, stretch and run the dance,” Seewald said. “I was doing my front ariel just fine when we were warming up and when I got on stage to do it, and it didn’t end so well.”

Seewald said towards the end of the dance she performed her skill, but fell and dislocated her knee. She said the injury kept her from dancing for almost four months.

“The day it happened, I knew that it would keep me from dance for a little while, but I had high hopes that it would be a speedy recovery,” Seewald said.

“Unfortunately, that wasn’t the case and I

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welcome to florida: (From left) sophomore Alesia Varone arrives at the airport to see sophomore Colleen Langton and her host family greeting her to Florida. Varone is participating in an exchange program coming from Italy.

was out for a while, but it definitely made me realize my love for dance and how much I missed it.”

Seewald said her injury has motivated her to keep dancing because she knows how it feels to be helpless and to have no control over the situation.

“My injury has taught me so much about my limits and what I can handle,” Seewald said. “I would not be the dancer I am today if it wasn’t for my injury and giving me a reason to keep pushing myself further and further.”

Jacks said having a baby changed her life in ways she never could have imagined. She said taking care of herself is much easier than having another person to have full responsibility over.

“I knew that it was going to be such an amazing experience, but not anywhere near how enjoyable it actually is,” Jacks said. “Something as simple as her just looking at me and smiling is a feeling I can’t even describe.”

Anxiety permeates student body has a degree in helping students with anxiety. She said she sees it quite often in The start of a new school year includes kids at the Bay. new teachers, new students and new classes, which can be nerve-racking for some students and even some teachers. It makes me feel really For junior Joey Milberg, meeting new sad when my friends teachers is what makes him most anxious about coming back to the Bay. Milberg come to me and they’re said being nervous and anxious is an having problems that annual occurrence.

“You can never know if [the teachers] make them anxious. are going to be nice or mean, easy or hard, or just not like you,” Milberg said. “The -junior Joey Milberg type of teacher you get can determine the year you have in that class.”

Millberg said he wasn’t always “How I notice students who are nervous to attend school; instead, he said showing signs of anxiety is their heart the feelings of anxiousness began with rates start to go up; their hands start to the start of his high school career. Milberg sweat or they start to hyperventilate,” said over the years, he has learned to cope Mazzocca said. “Sometimes when they with his feelings of nervousness. have a test, or the amount of classes they Similar to Milberg, senior Isabelle have, can make their anxiety start, so they Barges said the idea of school sparks come to me to help calm them down or an uneasy feeling. She said the security show them ways to cope.” guards give her the most anxiety about Mazzocca said she helps the students school, as it concerns her that it is that come to her by teaching them necessary for schools to have excessive different techniques that can lower their security measures. anxious feelings. Some of the techniques “Whenever I see them, I get a nervous she uses are breathing in through their feeling in my stomach and I don’t really noses and out through their mouths and know where the feeling comes from,” putting a water fountain on that soothes Barges said. their minds. Mazzocca said her water Barges expressed her way of coping fountain is a special one used to ease the with anxiety is suppressing the feelings mind; the sound of the water falling is and forgetting about them. She said it can meant to relieve stress or anxiety. cause problems later on in her life, but “I also ask if [the students] have any that is a risk she is willing to take. special skills that they have learned from “My way of coping with my anxiety a therapist they may have,” Mazzocca may not be the best way,” Barges said. said. “It is sometimes better when they “But it’s what works for me.” can use the skills they are familiar with.”

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Just keep breathing: Junior Joey Milberg breathes heavily through his hand to calm down before logging into his computer to complete his upcoming assignments in a collected manner. He said this is a technique he uses regularly to keep himself composed when there is an overwhelming amount of assignments to complete for the week.

have a more negative mentality about the stress of school. He said many of the people he knows go through difficult times in attempting to cope with their anxiety.

“It makes me feel really sad when my friends come to me and they’re having problems that make them anxious,” Milberg said. “But helping them makes me feel really good, even if the only thing I can do for them is to be there.”

Mazzocca said her goal as a guidance counselor is to always make students feel like they have a safe environment to come to whenever they have feelings of anxiety. She said she loves what her job allows her to do.

“I worked hard in school to become a psychologist in Venezuela and I got all my studies done here in the states,” Mazzocca said. “So I love working with students with anxiety.”

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New classrooms alter work environment

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For the start of the school year, Creative Writing 4 and 5 and AICE English Language teacher Shawntee Herring moved from the portables to the 800s building. She said she found some positive changes since moving from her portable.

“I do find [moving to the 800s building] more convenient because I seem to get to my classroom faster,” Herring said. “I seem to avoid the elements of the weather so I’m anticipating when it rains and those days when it’s extremely cold. I don’t have to deal with those things.”

Senior Aleksandra Ahmet said she has seen teachers transfer into new classrooms ever since the school year started. According to Ahmet, she said she thinks different teachers and students would have varying opinions of the advantages and disadvantages of moving classrooms. Ahmet said she thinks Chemistry teacher Terri Kennedy has adjusted well to her new location in the 300s building.

“I know [Kennedy] moved from the 200s to the 300s, and she finds it great because there’s more space,” Ahmet said. “But I know some teachers are very attached to their rooms, which is a good thing since it creates a better setting for students, but teachers may become so attached that they don’t like their new room.”

Herring said even though she is more

sheltered from the weather, there is one negative aspect of being moved to the building. Herring said she misses her alone time which she’d spend in her portable. Despite this, she said she has found more advantages to being in the building.

“Another thing I like the most [about moving to the 800s building] is that I have a relationship with the teachers across my hallway, but at the same time, I miss my solitude,” Herring said.

Senior Viviana Castillo said she has known Herring since before her move to the 800s building, and she feels the transition to the building offers more space for Herring and for herself. Castillo said moving into the building was great for both her and Herring, except for the three flights of stairs that Castillo has to face every other day.

“The stairs is a whole situation since you have to go up and down all the time, but I love the open space,” Castillo said.

“It’s a great opportunity for Herring and for us students.”

Ahmet said for new students who have a teacher who is moving to a new classroom, it may have a negative impact since the students won’t know how the teacher was like in their old rooms.

Ahmet said a teacher may act differently in their new room than the one they have now. “[Moving into new classrooms is] a good way to start off the school, because [students] are getting comfortable with the teacher, but it could be negative

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Trading places: AICE English Language students work on an online assignment as they continue to adjust to the new classroom of their former and current teacher, Shawntee Herring. Since she switched rooms, Herring said she has had a different feel for her style of teaching. In addition, Herring also said she enjoys being in a building since there are no weather issues like the portables.

because the new students wouldn’t know the feeling of being where the teacher started,” Ahmet said.

Despite the extra space, Castillo said she thinks moving into the new classroom has been stressful for her teacher. “[Herring] has to move everything and

that makes [the process of moving into a new classroom] stressful,” Castillo said.

“But, [moving into the new classroom is] something different [than where Herring was before] because you’re staying in the same place, but it feels kind of stable.”

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Coming to america By sabrina Olivieri Business manager

As another year began at the Bay, new students from different countries are getting adjusted to living in the United States. Junior Juliana Magalhães said it was difficult to leave her country and its culture and traditions. Magalhães came from São Paulo, Brazil with her family to live in the United States indefinitely because of her father’s job. Magalhães said this drastic change could be the best thing that has ever happened to her and her family because of this country’s opportunities.

“The main reason for me to move from Brazil was because my father got an opportunity to come and work here,” Magalhães said. “My first reaction was super happy and scared at the same time, but then I thought about how important this promotion is for my father.”

Magalhães said she has met people from all around the world at the Bay. Magalhães said she has friends and colleagues from many nationalities, including Americans, Argentinians, Colombians, Brazilians and more.

Freshman Raphaela Aildasani attended Falcon Cove Middle School; she said the two schools in the United States are immensely different from the school she attended in Brazil.

“One of the biggest differences I noticed coming here to the U.S. about our schools would definitely be the choice of the students [who] decide what classes they desire to complete during the school year,” Aildasani said. “At first, my brain went crazy because I’ve never thought about this possibility. I believe it is an incredible opportunity for all students to really decide what is best for their career paths for the future.”

National Dreamers Association (NDA) senior and President Luis Andres Lageyre has been attending the Bay ever since his freshman year. He is originally from San Salvador, El Salvador and has lived in three different countries around the Americas. Lageyre said he struggled to come to terms with living in Florida.

“At first, everything was just too messy, too loud and too crazy for what I was used to. I couldn’t really relate to the values or lack of my classmates,” Lageyre said.

“However, there came a point in my life where I realized that I wouldn’t be where I am personally and professionally, if it wasn’t for the opportunities this country and this community have allowed me to pursue.”

Lageyre believes the chapter of NDA helps students understand the importance of great storytelling and the power in sharing their own stories. Also, Lageyre said NDA welcomes students in a warm way, so they can feel comfortable while sharing dreams and goals with fellow peers in the club for the future.

“The beauty about NDA is that everyone is going through the process of growth together, which makes it really easy to make friends quickly because you start meeting people who think alike and who have similar aspirations,” Lageyre said. “[NDA] can also help boost your confidence; moving from a different country is a big change, so knowing that there’s people who believe in you and that genuinely believe that anything is possible can be really good help.”

AICE Spanish teacher, Promoting Relationships In Diversity Through Education (P.R.I.D.E.) adviser and Ecuadorian Paola Barrera said her main

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Land of the free: (From top) AICE Spanish teacher, Promoting Relationships In Diversity Through Education (P.R.I.D.E) adviser and Ecuadorian Paola Barrera teaches one of her classes. Barrera said she hopes to help the future generation by supporting the students that she thinks can become great leaders. President of the National Dreamers Association Luis Andres Lageyre is gives a motivational speech about achieving ones dreams.

goal at the Bay is to educate by helping the next generation and supporting the students who will become great leaders in the future. Barrera said she is available for anyone who needs her help settling in the school and she is happy to assist people.

“The fact that [the Bay] is a multicultural school makes us unique in every single way,” Barrera said.

“We are able to blend different communities, but also support each other and accept our differences and [help] embrace those that are coming from different countries and cultures as well.”

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) staffer Helga Menezes said being in a multicultural school makes the students feel accepted in spite of every difference in culture, languages and traits.

“It gives students a chance to meet kids of different cultures helping them become for educated and accepting as

they grow up,” Menezes said. “Also, I believe everyone here is given an equal opportunity and encouraged to challenging and exploring the best of their abilities.”

Menezes came from Brazil to live here in Dec. 2011. The Bay was the first place she started working. She said there are many ups and downs when it comes to the students’ expectations to the future, while studying in a different country.

“The hardest thing is trying to help [students] deal with some of their disappointments when some of their expectations aren’t met.” Menezes said. “However, I find that the easiest thing is to empathize with them and feel like I understand what they are going through, that is why I am here to help.”

In her 18 years of experience of living in the United States, Barrera said the Bay is a school that is special not only because of its diversity, but by how students can learn and evolve being surrounded by different nationalities.

“I have encountered many students who needed my help for any [type of] problems and I was happy to help,” Barrera said. “This is incredible because everyone here at the Bay is extremely supportive and understands every difference and multicultural students who come and go from here.”

Lageyre said even though the Bay is a multicultural school, everyone is accepted in a way, no matter their personality, gender, race or nationality. He said the Bay is a big family who understands every difference in their lives and personalities. “[The Bay] is truly an example of what kindness can do for this world.

We’re certainly not perfect, but being at the Bay gives you the feeling that you’re part of something bigger than yourself, because you are; you’re part of the Lighting family,” Lageyre said. “Much like lightning, high school is over in a flash, but our voices, who speak up for the underdog and who are not to be ignored, linger much deeper and longer, just like thunder.”

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‘The Bay helped me to learn more about the laws of Florida.’

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Alumna Melissa Castro works at a law office in New York during the summer to learn about the profession.

Castro said she enjoyed moving up in her job as the summer progressed. After spending a lot of time in the office, she said her boss recognized her dedication and gave her more responsibility. Castro said this gave her the feeling that she was working well in the conditions she was in.

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Alumna Melissa Castro, who graduated from the Bay in 2017, is now a junior at the University of Florida and has dreamed of becoming a lawyer since her childhood. This summer, she was given the opportunity to live in New York City and work alongside an attorney for three months. While in the city, Castro worked in the financial district in downtown Manhattan in an office two blocks away from the World Trade Center.

“Not only was I given an incredible internship, I also got to experience life in a city that was new to me,” Castro said.

“This area in Manhattan was extremely diverse and full of different sights to see.

Everything from the food to the people to the streets has its own unique identity.”

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It was absolutely amazing to be able yo see what a lawyer does on a day to day basis. A lawyer does more work than I had ever expected, but I was glad to see what my future entailed.

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My favorite job assignment was going to the asylum office and serving as an official interpreter. It was nerve wracking, but I learned so much and was able to use my skills to help a client explain their circumstances. Being around all these people who have gone through so many hardships, reminded me to be thankful every day for everything I have.

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Castro left for New York City on May 1 and began working as a paralegal for an immigration attorney during the summer.

Her job required her to prepare case files, translate legal documents, prep clients for court and serve as an interpreter, all while ensuring any other office needs were met.

She was in the office every weekday for at least seven hours getting real life work experience.

“It was absolutely amazing to be able to see what a lawyer does on a day to day basis,” Castro said. “A lawyer does more work than I had ever expected, but I was glad to see what my future will entail.”

Castro said she did numerous amounts of jobs at the office to get a taste of the different areas of the job. Preparing cases, motions and paperwork are just some of the few tasks Castro was taught to perform over the summer.

“My favorite part definitely had to be working one on one with clients and helping them understand the process they would be going through,” Castro said. “I also enjoyed seeing cases I had worked on

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town girl: (From top) alumna Melissa Castro visits New York for Small an internship at a law firm. She said she plans on pursuing law in the future because she’s had a passion for the subject since she was a child. She said during her free time, she explored the Big Apple. She said she is happy to have had an opportunity to intern in such a busy city as New York.

this summer end on a good note.”

Castro is bilingual, fluent in both Spanish and English, which she said was a huge advantage to her in the office.

She said she was able to help people translate and interpret these languages in the courtroom, assisting those who were not fluent in these languages, which gave

her an opportunity to make others feel included who may be struggling.

“I felt extremely grateful to have been able to help our clients who were not fluent in English,” Castro said. “Being bilingual, I have an extra skill that allows me to help others and make them feel safe and comfortable,”

“After a few weeks, my boss said I was finally ready to be sent to the asylum office and then the courtroom,” Castro said. “I was ecstatic to have reached this point and now I would get to be able to see in person what it was like to be in court and see people’s lives change forever.”

When not in the courtroom, Castro said she had some spare time to explore the city. She visited a variety of different restaurants, museums and she went sightseeing. Castro went to Le Bain, The Statue of Liberty and Central Park.

“My favorite place was definitely Le Bain,” Castro said. “It was a rooftop with a beautiful view both day and night and it made me fall in love with the city all over again every time.”

Over the time spent in the office, Castro said she came to a realization of how she preferred completing some tasks more than others. One aspect Castro enjoyed most was meeting with other people. She said this made her job more interactive and she got to hear the perspective of others.

“My favorite job assignment was going to the asylum office and serving as an official interpreter,” Castro said. “It was nerve wracking, but I learned so much and was able to use my skills to help a client explain their circumstances. Being around all these people who have gone through so many hardships, reminded me to be thankful every day for everything I have.”

This summer, Castro said she was given the opportunity to return to this internship in Manhattan. She said she knows this career will require a lot of work, but will be worth the results in the end. Due to this incredible summer, Castro said she will soon be applying to law schools all across the country once she graduates from the University of Florida next year.

“I am thrilled to be able to do this job for another summer,” Castro said. “The practice and skills I will gain will have a major impact on me in the future.”

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Dedication to hobbies ignite distinctive passions By reece kauffman

At the Bay, finding people with different hobbies is easy with students and teachers from many different cultural backgrounds. From sports to arts to food and much more, people with interesting hobbies are all around us. Debate teacher at the Bay Nick Montecalvo said he enjoys his hobby of planting and caring for his many fruit trees.

He said some of his favorite trees include: starfruit, mango, avocado, jack fruit tree, longan, a miracle fruit and a sugar apple.

“My favorite part of having these trees is sharing fruit with friends. I love taking advantage of Florida’s climate to plant my fruit trees,” Montecalvo said. “My trees have produced hundreds of pounds of fruit for me and my family. We have used the fruit to make jams and other preserves and even wine.”

Like Montecalvo, senior Sydney Ells has a new hobby of photography. She said she

started taking photos because it is a fun way to express yourself and there’s no limit to what you can do with a picture.

“It benefits me because it allows me to be creative and also challenges me to make bigger and better artworks,” Ells said. “It is fun to take photos of whatever you are feeling with no rules on what you can’t do. I base my concept around ‘horror’ and I have made friends that are interested in photography in the same field.”

Ells said she enjoys photography because she can do it whenever she wants and wherever she is. She said she is now working on building a portfolio of the many photographs she has taken as part of her new hobby.

“I take images in and out of school, and my inspiration for my photos may vary on how I am feeling,” Ells said. “It is best to work on a concept, then revise and edit what you want

to add or take out.”

Similar to Ells, senior Ryan Auspitz has a new hobby of playing frisbee golf. He likes to play with his dad and brother in Markham Park. He said he is able to enjoy the activity when his brother comes home from college.

“It’s a fun, competitive game that anyone can play on any skill level, as well as a great workout,” Auspitz said. “It is now becoming one of my favorite family traditions. We’ve actually found frisbee golf courses on vacation over the summer too.”

Auspitz also mentioned he is trying to get some of his friends to play frisbee golf as well since it is a major stress reliever from school. He said some of his friends are starting to get into this hobby, thanks to him.

“Senior year can be really stressful; and I think frisbee golf is a great way to blow off steam and get outside,” Auspitz said. “Over the next upcoming weekends, I’m going to see

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MODEL STATUS: Senior Ashley Keene models for senior Sydney Ells. Ells said she enjoys taking photos because she finds her pictures are unique. She said her photography is inspired by the horror genre.

about organizing a game with would be a fun thing to do with my friends because I believe other people.” everyone would enjoy it and it

Rigorous classes challenge scholars

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At the Bay, a variety of Advanced Placement (AP) and Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE) classes are offered to students of all grades and are college level courses. Junior Grace Paindiris said AP and AICE classes can be challenging, since they both award two extra quality points towards the weighted grade point average (GPA).

“I hope that taking all of these classes will pay off and help me have a better chance at getting into my dream school: University of Florida (UF),” Paindiris said. “I do struggle sometimes, but my teachers assure me that it will; all my hard work will be worth it in the end.”

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I believe AICE classes are a perfect way to challenge oneself, but not make yourself stressed out and crazy over it. Everyone should try one AP or AICE class and see how they do.

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hitting the books:Senior Lucas Demelo completes his AP assignment in order to receive better grades for the end of the quarter. Demelo said he tries to finish his homework early so he can stay ahead of the class and keep with the pace of a college leveled course. He said he prefers AP classes because they prepare him for college and once he enters a university, he will be ready.

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her GPA and ranking in the class.

Paindiris said she recommends taking AICE and AP classes if a -AICE General student is ready for the rigor and prepared to work hard and think Paper teacher outside of the box.

Barbara Erlich “My teachers from my classes Paindiris said she started in the past had recommended taking AP classes her sophomore me every year to continue taking year because she wanted to boost more AP and AICE classes

because they know I can handle it and I also do pretty well,” Paindiris said.

Senior Lucas Demelo said he has taken many AP and AICE classes throughout his four years in high school. Although these classes were challenging for Demelo, he said he does not regret it because it helped his

GPA out a lot.

“I took these classes because they look the best for college and they teach more of the subject in depth,” Demelo said. “Freshman year taking AP and AICE classes were 100 percent more challenging for me, personally, than sophomore year and senior year was.”

Demelo recommends AP and AICE classes for students who find honors too slow or boring, but he does not recommend taking these high level classes if one knows they are not going to be committed to it. Although it was challenging for Demelo, he said he does not regret it because it helped his GPA out a lot.

“I think that anyone can take these classes, if you have the time and dedication,” Demelo said. “People who take a lot of honors classes and are doing well should definitely try to take at least one AP or AICE class to see how they do.”

AICE General Paper teacher Barbra Erlich said she enjoys teaching AICE classes because of the extra money and to helping students take a bigger challenge by taking an international course.

“AICE classes are a way more technical way of writing to get in depth with emotion and it also helps you really understand the correct way of writing,” Erlich said. “I recommend AICE classes over AP classes for many reasons, but it all depends on your point of view and what you think you’re personally stronger at.”

Erlich said AICE is a better choice than any AP class because life is not a multiple-choice task and that’s what AP is all about.

“I believe AICE classes are a perfect way to challenge oneself, but not make yourself stressed out and crazy over it,” Erlich said. “Everyone should just try one AP or AICE class and see how they do.”

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DISNEY FANATICS Media conglomerate Walt Disney influences perspectives.

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Disney is a global media and entertainment company which has created several franchises such as Marvel and Disney’s Princess line. Sophomore Chelsea Neysmith said Disney is a major part of her life and she could not imagine a life without Disney movies and characters.

“To me, Disney represents my childhood and growing up,” Neysmith said. “[Disney] also fostered my love of fairy tales and magic; it’s been a big part of [my] life and continues to be.”

Neysmith said the clothes she wore as a child were influenced by Disney. She said now, however, she doesn’t wear as much Disney merchandise as she used to wear.

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In a sense, I guess I would want [my favorite Disney characters] to be proud of me, if they were real. [Evie] is extremely smart and creative and not only founded, but is running her own business while still in school, which is something I admire.

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-junior Chelsea Neysmith “Disney used to affect my fashion because I used to own a lot of graphic tees and princess pajamas; I always wanted to look like my favorite character,” Neysmith said. “I don’t think it does as much anymore, at least not consciously.”

However, Neysmith said Disney can still affect her self-expression, but she said she doesn’t necessarily w a n t conspicuous clothing.

Neysmith said she wants to be subtle about her love for Disney. For example, Neysmith said she has a Marvel lanyard for her school ID because she loves superheroes.

“I would say that I’m a bit obsessed and kind of surrounded by [Disney],” Neysmith said. “[Disney] does inspire me a lot; one thing I will say is that I’ve never wanted a leather jacket

more in my life because I like the jackets in ‘Descendants’.”

AICE Media Studies and Language teacher Tina Stoklosa said Disney is expanding its hold on teenage consumers.

“Disney is going to continue to shape how we develop brand loyalty through oversaturation of the market,” Stoklosa said.

Neysmith said while she hasn’t been to the Disney parks recently, she still has fond memories of them. However, she said she is more a fan of Disney Channel content like “Descendants.”

“My favorite Disney character would have to be Evie from ‘Descendants.’ We have similar interests like science and fashion,” Neysmith said. “I think [Evie’s] story and arc is really good and something I can kind of relate to. Trying to figure out what you want to do with your life and not what your parents want.”

When senior Lara Saade thinks of Disney, she said she’s reminded of her childhood and how she grew up watching princesses on television. However, she said her exposure to Disney led her to have certain stereotypes about what it means to be a young woman.

“I feel like Disney doesn’t encourage the best stereotypes for young women because it makes [children] think they need a man to save them,” Saade said.

Saade said while she doesn’t approve of the message the early Disney movies have perpetuated, she loves the newer modern depictions of young women.

“I love Tiana; she is so awesome. She was the first princess who was a strong woman and the first princess who was trying to build her own empire,” Saade said. “Plus she loves to cook and I love to cook, so I can relate to her.”

Although Neysmith also expressed her dissatisfaction with the stereotypes of a princess needing a prince, she said she likes how newer Disney movies are showing how hard work and perseverance can lead to success.

“All of these stories about happily ever afters or stories like Evie and Tiana just makes me want to work harder so I can have my own,” Neysmith said. “I want to work hard to prove that I can, in fact do it, and that I deserve to be here just as much as everyone else and to defeat the stereotype of girls needing guys to save

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PINTEREST PERUSAL: Junior Chelsea Neysmith surfs the social media site Pinterest to look at humorous images involving her favorite Marvel and Disney characters. Neysmith said she looks at Pinterest to find images to send her friends. She said that Disney is always influencing her but she tries to downplay her obsession by being subtle about her love for the company.

them or that guys are better than girls.”

Saade said Disney affects discussions in her linguistics class when they talk about how Disney movies have evolved over the years and the potential ramifications of these new characters on future generations. Saade said the prejudices children are exposed to are usually internalized in their minds.

“Anything you learn from w h e n you’re little will affect you, so I guess it does affect me because the stereotypes I learned when I was little will stay with me forever,” Saade said.

Stoklosa said she is worried Disney is going to have too much control over media production in the United States, but she also said she cannot deny how Disney makes productions that people enjoy.

“I respect Disney’s business acumen,” Stoklosa said. “Their productions are fun and make people happy and there is little of that right now, so it’s nice.”

Neysmith said although Disney characters are fictional, that does not stop her from thinking of them as real.

Neysmith said her favorite Disney

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My favorite Disney character would have to be Evie from ‘Descendants.’ We have similar interests like science and fashion. I think [Evie’s] story and arc is really good and something I can kind of relate to. Trying to figure out what you want to do with your life and not what your parents want.

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-junior Chelsea Neysmith characters not only influence how she thinks, but they also impact her overall outlook on life, school and relationships.

“In a sense, I guess I would want [my favorite Disney characters] to be proud of me, if they were real,” Neysmith said. “[Evie] is extremely smart and creative and not only founded, but is running her own business while still in school, which is something I admire. She even ditches the idea of having to be with a prince altogether.”

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Digital resources enhance learning Sophie gaer

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As the years go by, more technological innovations emerge, influencing the world as a whole.

When it comes to education, however, technology has become more present in the educational environment.

Sophomore Jami Bernstein said having internet access and a variety of resources is beneficial to education.

“The internet of course is helpful.

I think that it is very easy to use and it is a great source to find out a lot of information,” Bernstein said. “It definitely helps me in school a lot.”

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I love that I don’t have to wait to solve a problem.

The students email me at night; over the weekend, they’ll hit my Gmail, and then my Broward Schools email and then my Canvas, but even just the ones who do Canvas, I think it reassures them that I’ve got their back when I respond back to them.

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-Creative Writing and AICE English Language teacher Shawntee Herring AICE English Language and Creative Writing teacher Shawntee Herring bases her classroom and curriculum around technological innovations. A site introduced in 2016, Canvas, has been introduced to Broward County Schools as an attempt to further utilize technology in and outside of the classroom.

“Canvas is an extension of my classroom; it lets me do things I don’t have time to do in class that can carry over to the day,” Herring said.

Similar to Herring, Bernstein said she believes Canvas is a strong and useful addition to her education. She said it allows her to stay on top of her work and reminds her of assignments due.

“Canvas is a great site because all of my information is on one source,” Bernstein said. “It has when things are due; it’s a very good reminding system and overall, it’s a great thing to use.”

Senior Joseph Mullen said he has a similar appreciation of understanding deadlines by checking his Pinnacle.

Pinnacle is a source to view a student’s grades and assignments for each class.

“Obviously everyone checks Pinnacle every five seconds, so the Internet makes it a lot better because you can see your grades in real time,” Mullen said. “You don’t have any questions about if you’re missing an assignment or you know instantly what you’re missing, what your grade is, when your grade changes and when it goes up.”

Bernstein also said she enjoys websites like Canvas because they are available at the tip of students’ fingers through a variety of technological sources and the sites allow for easy access to schoolwork.

“You can also access [Canvas] from your phone or your computer or any device, so that helps a lot,” Bernstein said. “If I need to do my homework and I’m away or on vacation, it’s easy to access; I get all of my work done.”

Without Canvas, Herring said she feelsherclasswouldnotbeasimpactful, accessible and personal. Herring said Canvas allows her to continue the learning and lessons beyond the classroom.

“One thing I love is that it allows me to actually extend my discussion and I think it is really preparing [st udents] for college,” Herring said.

Herring said discussions are a main part of her curriculum.

She said they allow students to interact with each other and build relationships while learning. Winning a variety of Canvas user awards such as “Top Canvas User” and “Canvas Super User,” Herring said she has found her way effectively around the website to enhance her classroom experience.

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“I think probably my favorite feature is the grading tool, but my second favorite is the discussion.

So, the grading tool allows me to read work and leave comments, change the grade, update the grade, edit, annotate and then push it all to Pinnacle; [Canvas] is really great,” Herring said. “I want kids to be more engaged and participatory in their education and it forces them to do that.”

Herring said technology is a way to reach students on a more personal level. She said by having email and messaging linked through Canvas and Remind, she is able to connect with her students at extraneous times throughout the day.

“I love that I don’t have to wait to solve a problem. The students email me at night; over the weekend, they’ll hit my Gmail, and then my Broward Schools email and then my Canvas,” Herring said. “But even just the ones who do Canvas, I think it reassures them that I’ve got their back when I respond back to them.”

Like Herring, Mullen said he enjoys the capability to communicate with teachers and students alike through various technological innovations.

“Canvas is good because first your teachers can message you about stuff and they can assign stuff online and you can just go and do it online,” Mullen said. “My favorite is Remind because you can just send out messages and students can know if they have a quiz tomorrow, or if they’re missing an assignment, they

can send what the homework is via message.”

Herring said she also appreciates that Canvas gives her the opportunity to communicate with her students, especially on the weekends, as the block schedule limits the face-to-face interaction per week.

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Canvas is good because first your teachers can message you about stuff and they can assign stuff online and you can just go and do it online, My favorite is Remind because you can just send out messages and students can know if they have a quiz tomorrow, or if they’re missing an assignment, they can send what the homework is via message

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“Maybe it’s something I need to tell them and it’s Saturday and I can’t wait until Tuesday,” Herring said. “Not only that I can communicate with them, but they can communicate with their classmates through that forum; it’s awesome.”

Because of the various features that Canvas and various internet technologies provide, Herring feels Canvas has truly impacted her instruction and ability to further educate her students.

“I’m someone who took to Canvas immediately,” Herring said. “The more I learn, the more I can’t live without it. It’s very much a part of my instruction and what I do.”

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THe things they carried FEATURING Dakota Blum AND HER BACKPACK “The Things They Carried” is a recurring segment that examines the personalities of students through the contents of their backpacks. This month, Staffer Dani Shapiro interviews sophomore Dakota Blum to discover the meaning behind five items.

Lucky Jacket Every year, Blum buys a new jacket that she carries around the days she has tests. She said if she wears the same jacket during every test, she most likely does better than taking the test without the jacket. She usually keeps it in her backpack every day and washes it on the weekends. Blum said she will never leave the house on a test day without the jacket in her backpack.

“One time I forgot my jacket the day I had an AICE Biology test, and didn’t do well,” Blum said. “But the next test I took, I brought my jacket and I did better than before. That made me realize that maybe this jacket does give me good luck and helps me do well on tests.”

Dancing Shoes While having to go straight from school to the dance studio, sophomore Dakota Blum found another way to carry her dance items instead of adding another couple of pounds on her back.

In order to make her life easier, Blum decided to keep her dance shoes in her front pocket of her backpack, so she can avoid carrying another bag all day.

“During my dance days, I wear leggings and a shirt to school so that I am already in dance wear,” Blum said. “All I have to do is slip on my turners and I am ready. It’s really convenient and helpful.”

Body Spray Blum said she refuses to have a bad scent. She keeps a “Warm and Cozy” body mist from PINK in her backpack just in case. “Warm and Cozy” is her go-to scent and she said she has about four other bottles at home. She said it is her favorite mist from PINK because it is refreshing and it lasts a long time.

“My worst fear is smelling bad during school, especially since it is hot out most of the time,” Blum said.

“I can’t leave the house without bringing my body spray.

That’s why I never take it out of my backpack, unless I’m at school.”

Extra Gum Blum said throughout her years in school, gum has always been the one thing she carries daily. Her go-to pack is the Extra Gum. She says she never wants to have bad breath, so she chews gum just incase. Blum also said she likes having gum in her mouth during math class because it helps her concentrate.

“I always keep gum with me because when I chew it, it acts like a stress reliever,” Blum said. “As well as my lucky jacket, I also chew mint gum during my tests and quizzes.”

Portable Charger Blum said having no battery on her phone during school is her worst nightmare. She said she decided t o keep a portable charger in her backpack in case her phone doesn’t charge at night or if she uses up all the battery in the morning. Blum said this charger has come in handy four times already this year. She said her phone died plenty of times last year and she was miserable for the rest of the school day.

“I’ve had some friends come up to me and ask to borrow my charger,” Blum said. “I knew bringing this charger was a smart move and I’m glad I was able to help some people out. I knew that with how much time I spend on my phone during the day, this portable charger will probably be the most helpful.”

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I always keep gum with me because when I chew it, it acts like a stress reliever.

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Students at the Bay have been given the opportunity to dual enroll in college classes at Broward College. Senior Jack McMahon said he chose to dual enroll because he wanted to get a preview of college life and see what it’s like to personally interact with professors and other students.

“Dual enrollment classes have made my life easier because it helped gain useful experience for the future,” McMahon said.

McMahon said he decided to take ENC1101 over the summer to get his fourth English credit before the school year started. He said by taking the class, he was able to boost his grade point average (GPA) and class ranking in time to apply to colleges.

“I am relieved that I took this class over the summer,” McMahon said. “Since I passed [the class], I no longer need to take it once I get to college, which makes me extremely happy.”

Similar to McMahon, junior Juliet Bell chose to dual enroll to make her schedule more flexible for the school year. She said she has chosen to take AMH2010 United States History online during the school year because the class

is a graduation requirement and it fulfills her online credit.

“I get to leave school early, every day,” Bell said. “This helps me manage my time more as I can go home, workout and then start my homework, before school even ends.”

McMahon said his class has definitely helped him because it has given him a taste of what the college environment is all about, including what professors are like and how everyone interacts with one another.

“One night, my teacher delayed class because it was raining,” McMahon said.

“He was also very nice and understanding of other things that may have been going on in our lives and that it was okay to turn things in at a later time.”

Bell said dual enrolling for the school year has helped her tremendously because she can now do work for clubs she is passionate about, without it interfering with her school work. She said the experience thus far has allowed her to have a preview of a college atmosphere.

“So far, dual enrollment hasn’t given me any challenges,” Bell said. “I have learned that the professors are more strict on late assignments, which is something I have had to adjust to quickly.”

McMahon said the challenges it brought him was he needed to be on top

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Dual fun: Guidance Counselor Melissa Boorom organizes dual enrollment schedules for students. She works to assign students to their classes by checking their schedules with the information on her computer.

of his work by staying organized and managing his time.

“What scared me was there was a lot of assignments due at once; and it was worth a large portion of my grade,” McMahon said. “I needed to make sure I had good time management skills so that I wouldn’t cram my work in last minute [which would] result in lower quality work and in turn, a lower grade.”

Guidance counselor Melissa Boorom said her favorite aspect of dual enrollment is it gives students the opportunity to try college courses which aren’t offered at the Bay. “If [students] are taking a dual enrollment class, it gives them a chance to feel what it is going to be like to take a college level course, if they have never

taken one,” Boorom said.

Boorom said while dual enrollment has advantages, it can put a large amount of stress on students. She said she has had students who have missed a deadline on an assignment and have received a low grade, which went on their permanent record and resulted in them not going to the college of their choice.

“This leads to stress because you can’t redo a class at Broward College until after you graduate from high school,” Boorom said. “That means in the summer before you go away to school or not go away to school because of that grade, you have to retake that class because when you do dual enrollment, it starts off your college GPA.”

Animal lovers encourage adoption by dani shapiro

the animal shelters, but after I adopted Maddie, I realized how important it is to save these poor [animals],” Bernstein said. “I would’ve adopted another in a heartbeat. My family has taken precautions to raise awareness through social media to inform people on ways to adopt and donate to underfunded shelters.”

Chemistry teacher Elaine Waite got her dog, a Dachshund, as a gift, so she isn’t sure if the dog was rescued or not.

Waite said she wishes she was able to adopt another animal.

“If I could [adopt an animal], then I would go to an animal pound,” said Waite. “It makes me so sad to see pictures of all the poor animals.’’

She said if she was able to get another, she would definitely find one at the shelter because there are so many. She said at some point, there won’t be enough room to provide for all the animals, so their only option is to put some of the animals down.

Students at the Bay have differing opinions on how pet adoption and rescue can benefit animals. Sophomore Jami Bernstein said she supports animal adoption because she believes the animals in shelters need better homes.

At first, Bernstein said her family wasn’t sure if adopting a dog from a shelter was the route they wanted to take, but after visiting the shelter, they changed their mind.

“I would’ve taken all of them if I could. Walking through the shelter and deciding which animal to choose was one of the hardest things I have ever done,” Bernstein said. “I hope people can understand how important it is to save these poor animals.”

Sophomore Reanne Denis has two cats at home, adopted from a shelter.

About three times a year, Denis said she and her family foster kittens as well.

Denis said it’s hard to give them away, but she knows the kittens will go to a good home.

“I was taught to support adoption I never really thought and rescuing. My whole family rescues; and I think everyone else should too,” much about the animal Denis said. “When my family fosters, shelters, but after I we usually take in cats that were found on the side of the road or abandoned in adopted Maddie, I realized how important random places.”

Bernstein and her family finally chose it is to save these poor the pet they thought would fit in and ever since then, they have been supporting [animals]. I would’ve shelters and pounds. She said they donate adopted another in a any old supplies and extra animal food, heartbeat. so the animals could receive better care.

Bernstein said many shelters don’t have a wide selection of supplies to make these -sophomore Jami animals comfortable. She said as more people donate, it will help increase the Bernstein animals’ quality of life in the shelter.

“A couple of days ago, I read “I never really thought much about somewhere that the dogs who don’t get

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Adopt, don’t shop: Sophomore Jami Bernstein takes a photo with her dog Maddie. Bernstein said she had to convince her parents to adopt her dog because her family was not one hundred percent sure if adopting from a shelter was the optimum choice for their home. After visiting the shelter, Bernstein’s family changed their mind about adopting a pet, and took Maddie home.

adopted; after a certain amount of weeks, [the animals] get put to sleep,” said Waite.

“I get chills thinking about it.”

Denis said she and her family will keep fostering cats and kittens because they believe saving these animals is extremely important. Denis said she believes every animal deserves the right

to a loving home.

“I believe in rescuing because it will help save animals who may have not gotten to live a life,” said Denis. “When you rescue or adopt, it feels so good to know that you probably just saved another life and plus, adoption [is] free.”

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Ready, SET,

GOAL!

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In order to fulfill his engineering dreams, junior Mauricio Bedoya said he has come up with the goal of making an auto company. According to Bedoya, he is planning on making his own auto company, but mainly focusing on a new model of battery-powered cars.

“I don’t feel like [the battery-powered cars] are at their maximum potential, so I’m trying to achieve it to its maximum potential,” Bedoya said. “[My car company] is going to be a private company. Eventually in the future, it will be run by technology instead of people.”

Bedoya said he’s always been fond of cars ever since he played with Hotwheels and racing games as a child.

“I really like cars and I love the car industry, the modeling and car companies,” Bedoya said. “And I really admire Tesla, but I feel like [the Tesla company] could have made [their cars] better.”

Bedoya said he is getting closer to his goal of creating an autocar company because of his engineering class. Bedoya said he likes to see how he is getting closer to his goal.

“I feel like I’m at the right step because I’m gaining more skills every day,” Bedoya said. “Every day, I get to learn more about marketing and engineering.

I love doing work at home and engineering.”

Similar to Bedoya, guidance counselor Dianne Thorpe said she believes goals are important because they determine how successful a person can be and they can help keep students on track for success.

“I believe that goals are important [because] every decision [people] make, everything we do in life, starts with a goal,” Thorpe said. “A goal can also be a plan. So when a student sets a goal for him or herself, that is really the start to being successful.”

Thorpe said the types of goals she sees in students mostly deal with colleges. However, she said she’d like to see different types of goals other than college-oriented plans because life is so much more than academics.

“What I’d like to see happen more as well would be that balance between not just academics but also extracurriculars, and just exploring oneself in a different way outside of academics,” Thorpe said.

Junior Summer Steere said one of her goals is to make it to the cross-country state finals. She said she would also like to run under 19 minutes in a five-kilometer run.

“Setting this goal is just the beginning,” Steere said.

“[My cross-country running team and I] have a lot of training, dedication and teamwork that we must put into at practice and each meet to accomplish [these goals.]”

Steere said her goal is different than other goals she set for herself, such as being an orthopedic surgeon, because this goal involves her team and her school.

She said she also believes her goal for making it to states is a statement for younger girls in sports because it shows girls can do just as well as boys in sports.

“I think this goal is different than many others because it’s not just for ourselves, but it’s for our school,” Steere said. “And it’s to show other younger girls out there that they can be dominant in athletics and sports. I believe this goal is not just a statement, but rather a movement of the amazing things hard work, perseverance and belief in each other can lead to.”

Bedoya said in order for him to achieve and complete his goal of creating a more efficient electric car, he needs to focus on the engineering and car design of the model he’s thinking of improving. He said he will take notes and research previously made electric cars and ask himself how he can improve the model.

“One will also need to be determined and willing to face and expect challenges along the way,” Bedoya said. “In the end, though, with courage and motivation, I will be able to accomplish it.”

Thorpe said just by setting a goal, students are already starting the process of completing it since it’s a step-by-step process. “[Goals] have to start somewhere, so you may have to start with setting that goal and then you treat it as you go along because that’s the way to really be successful,” Thorpe said. “It’s not just like you’re moving blindly, you’re kind of having a course to follow and so once you set that goal and you start on that course, you have a plan.”

Thorpe said she encourages students with tougher goals because they are setting high expectations for themselves. She said these high expectations help students grow socially and academically.

“I encourage goals in general, so if a student has a high goal or expectation for him or herself then that’s definitely encouraged and so [guidance counselors] definitely welcome that,” Thorpe said. “I believe it’s important to start thinking about where you want to be or what your next step is and it’s important to start doing that as soon as possible.”

Senior Hattie Holliday said her goal for this year is to be the leader of her cheerleading team. Holliday said she enjoys doing cheerleading since it’s been an activity

she’s been fond of since she was young.

“When I was given the opportunity to be captain, my goal for the team was to hit half time at every home game,” Holliday said. “My personal goal was to make sure every person on the team felt heard.”

Steere said she decided on her goal because she believes in the intense preparation her team has done up until this point. Steere said she loves how she has an amazing group of talented girls as her team members.

“I am blessed to have an amazing group of girls who are all very talented and I know we can achieve great success with a lot of commitment,” Steere said. “God has given me a lot of talent in running so I should be a good leader and role model for my teammates [and I should] push myself to new limits, so they will put their best efforts as well and have confidence that they can accomplish things they never imagined.”

Holliday said even though her goal has to do with her extracurricular activity, she feels cheerleading has helped her grow as a person.

Holliday said she is grateful to cheer for teaching her valuable lessons other than being a part of a team.

“My goals in cheer have taught me so much over time,” Holliday said. “I’ve been able to see just how much hard work can pay off. Because of it, I have really tried to apply the same determination in all aspects of my life.”

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As freshmen students enter their first year of high school, they are eligible to try out for any sports team offered at the Bay. Freshman Thomas Graziano tried out for the baseball team, and ended up making it onto the freshman only team.

“I think being on a team as a freshman is just as important as the older grades since my generation will be the future of the team; and for me, I really look up to the older players since they are my mentors,” Graziano said. “I do think that many freshmen assume the older kids are not nice to us since we are younger, but that is not the truth, they are very helpful.”

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Although Graziano said he was not that nervous about trying out for the team, he encourages other freshmen to try out for at least one since there is always the chance of making the team.

“I think everyone should just go for it, you never know what the coaches are truly looking for and you will not lose anything by simply trying,” Graziano said. “Making the team gives such a good opportunity to branch out and make new friends, as well as supporting and representing our school.”

Assistant Athletics Director Victoria Warenik said the freshmen are the most important aspect of building a strong team since they can play just as an important role as seniors can; they are an integral aspect to sports at the Bay. “Every freshman should be given the

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ice: The Bay offers several sports for freshmen to try out for breaking the and participate on the teams. Assistant Athletics Director Victoria Warenik said making teams such as a junior varsity or a solely freshmen team will truly bring out the best players in the kids and prepare them for the future.

same opportunity to thrive and play as the upperclassmen do since it is the fair and equal way to truly see their potential in a sport,” Warenik said. “Upperclassmen are the real mentors for freshmen, and sometimes I hear kids talking down on them but this will only make the team weaker in the end.”

Warenik said that in the case that a team has too many people to allow playing time for the freshmen, a Junior Varsity (JV) team should be made, or a freshman team individually. For example, the Bay’s baseball team currently has three teams: varsity, JV and freshman.

“I think that making other teams to please the different grades will truly bring out the best player in the kids,” Warenik said. “I enjoy watching players grow through the years from being freshmen all the way to being seniors, and the change is amazing.”

For JV Football Cheerleading captain Jackie Solarana, implementing the freshmen girls into important aspects of

the routine is important to her since they give them the strength that sophomores alone would not be able to give.

“Especially in a sport like cheerleading, it does not matter what grade someone is in since we all work just as hard during practices and games,” Solarana said.

“Anytime I hear someone on my team say that the freshmen are not doing well, I approach them and tell them to help them out and make us look good.”

In addition, Solarana also said that we have all been a freshman at some point in high school and we should all know how it feels to be the bottom of the chain so it is important that we all treat each other equally and with respect.

“I will never forget coming into high school and starting cheerleading last year and feeling terrified that I would be cast-off to the side for being younger,” Solarana said. “As captain this year, it is my goal to make sure nobody feels that and for our team to get stronger by the end of the year.”

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The Lakers will channel their inner “showtime” The Los Angeles Lakers have undoubtedly gone through several ups and downs since they first joined the league. They went from being a consistent championship team in the early 2000s and before with stars such as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant, to not being in the playoffs since 2013. Although the last six years have been unfortunate for the Lakers, resulting in loss after loss and a lack of team chemistry, their dry streak is coming to an end. Not only do they have returning superstar LeBron James to help lead, they signed both Demarcus Cousins and Anthony Davis this offseason.

If that wasn’t enough of a dominant force in regards to forwards, they also signed Dwight Howard. While Cousins and Howard have not been performing to their highest potential lately, this year could be a time for them to turn that around. With a new management system and different teammates, there is always a potential for improvement in all areas of the organization.

One criticism of the Lakers’ lineup is a lack of good shooters, but both James and starting point guard Rajon Rondo have seen massive developments in their long range game over the years. In Addition, shooting guard Alex Caruso will serve as a great asset for the team. At almost 50% in 2018-19, Caruso’s three-point shooting has been outstandingly consistent, and may help lead to a much smoother season, in terms of shooting, for the Lakers this year.

Caruso’s sheer, unexpected athleticism was one of the main elements of the team last year that allowed them to thrive at times, but it simply wasn’t enough. James also didn’t have his best season, and some of the players surrounding him failed to perform as well as they were expected to.

This year however, will be a different story. With all of this new talent coming to Los Angeles and LeBron James finally becoming comfortable with the new system he is playing in, the team will be feared.

Many of the players on the team, including Rondo, James and Davis are extremely experienced and are looked at as veterans when it comes to the playoffs.

Not only do they have experience, but Rondo and James both have rings, which proves their worth come playoff time.

This creates a major advantage for the team that will separate them from their competition. They both know what it takes to win a ring, and now they have the tools to do so. Alongside talented head coach Frank Vogel, there is nothing stopping the Lakers from winning a championship.

Other than the Lakers, both the Warriors and the Raptors lost star players, and will no longer be nearly as competitive as they were in the past season. The Lakers have a much larger chance to get to the conference finals due to the loss that the Warriors suffered, but definitely will face challenges when playing both the Houston Rockets and the Los Angeles Clippers.

This upcoming season will serve as a vital one for the career of LeBron James, as well as the success of the Lakers themselves in the future.

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The immature behavior of the new generation is terrible for tennis Before Nick Kyrgios took the court for his third-round match at the 2019 U.S Open, Naomi Osaka comforted 15-yearold Cori “Coco” Gauff, who she had just defeated. She even asked her to do the postmatch interview together so she could thank the crowd and give her thoughts on the match, which was a touching example of tennis sportsmanship. However, this positivity quickly faded once Kyrgios took the court. Not even 15 minutes into the match, he was already causing a scene by complaining to the umpire and fighting with a fan. The new generation of male tennis pros consistently acts out of line on the court and something needs to be done to stop this trend.

Watching younger players’ outbursts evokes memories of the 1970s and 80s when John McEnroe, Jimmy Connors and Ilie Nastase fought with anyone and anything that irritated them during a match. This trend of poor behavior ceased in the 90s and 2000s when players such as Roger Federer gained popularity. Again

Bottom Line: Officials need to be tougher on young players to prevent outbursts professionalism descended regarding the sport. However, this new generation is bringing the bad behavior back This new generation is getting away with offenses that should result in suspension. Instead, the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) reacts with minimal fines and stays quiet. Even worse, sports reporters and television commentators call this behavior “hilarious” and refer to players like Kyrgions as “good for the game.” The ATP needs to shut this down rather than encouraging this behavior. For example,

Daniil Medvedev received a mere $9000 fine for ripping a towel out of a ballboy’s hand and throwing it on the floor, when he should have been fined significantly more, as he made $100,000 for winning that round.

This immature behavior extends off the court as well. Several of these stars frequently storm out of press conferences, give snarky answers and even disrespect veteran players. In one instance, Kyrgios called Novak Djokovic “cringeworthy” and a “tryhard who will never be liked as much as [Roger] Federer.” Instead of creating a hysteria out of these comments, the “Big 3”, consisting of Federer, Djokovic, and Rafa Nadal, rarely respond and if they do, it is to give these young men the benefit of the doubt. All tennis players should aspire to act like them, rather than having a terrible attitude.

Although they may act this way for publicity, outrageous behavior is not required for ticket sales. Roger Federer and Rafa Nadal easily sell out venues, and that is not because fans are waiting for a meltdown. They buy tickets because they want to see outstanding tennis, played by passionate and self-disciplined athletes who respect the traditions of the sport.

By the fourth round, ATP players at the 2019 US Open had accumulated a total of $71,500 in fines for 25 offenses.

This trend of atrocious behavior was supposed to end once McEnroe, Connors and Nastase retired, but it is making a comeback. Players like Krygios are underperforming on the court, but receiving praise and fame off the court.

Players have been lashing out at the umpire, fans and even their equipment, knowing they will not get repercussions for what they do. The ATP needs to address this and take drastic action before the 2020 season begins. This behavior cannot be the future of tennis.

FACE OFF YES It is no secret that over the last five years the Miami Dolphins have not performed at an extremely competitive level. Whether it was their staff, their quarterbacks (QBs) or their offensive line, there always seemed to be an obstacle in the way of their success. This season however, they have the potential to make it to the playoffs. Not only did the Dolphins acquire Ryan Fitzpatrick, a smart and experienced QB this offseason, they will also be up against less of a fight in their division. The American Football Conference (AFC) East is not usually top-tier and this year especially, the competition will not be substantial. Aside from the Dolphins, the AFC East is composed of the New England Patriots, the Buffalo Bills and the New York Jets. The Jets just lost their starting QB Sam Darnold to an injury, the Bill’s star running back LeSean McCoy signed with the Kansas City Chiefs, and Tom Brady is not getting any younger. Of course, the Patriot’s system itself will always put up a solid fight against the Dolphins, but this year they simply will not be the same team that we have come to know over the years. These are just more competitive advantages and reasons why the Dolphins will not have a challenging road to the National Football League (NFL) playoffs in the 2019-2020 season. As long as Fitzpatrick and the rest of the offense perform at the level they are expected to and the defense puts up a strong force against the top threats, the Dolphins will not have a problem getting to the playoffs.

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Offseason acquisitions in the NBA made the league competitive again Ever since Lebron James joined the Miami Heat in the summer of 2010, the idea of a “superteam”, a team with multiple star players, has been extremely evident in the NBA. Whether it was the “Big Three” in South Beach consisting of Dwayne Wade, Lebron James and Chris Bosh, or the “splash bros” in Golden State with Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson, superteams have dominated the league for years. This past summer, the NBA has changed in a way that will be remembered for years.

To start off, the New Orleans Pelicans finally decided to give Anthony Davis to the Los Angeles Lakers. The Lakers were victorious in this trade considering Davis is a proven superstar while the Pelicans did not receive any promising players.

Another impactful move in the offseason was when the Memphis Grizzlies traded all-star point guard Mike Conley to the Utah Jazz. Conley is finally getting to play on a championship contending team with Jazz stars Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert.

The first major decision of the free agency was Kemba Walker’s choice to sign a max contract, a contract where a player can get the maximum amount of money offered, with the Boston Celtics.

Walker is a great fit with Boston since he is surrounded by much better players than he was in Charlotte, allowing him to display his skills more efficiently.

The Dallas Mavericks brought back allstar Kristaps Porzingis to pair alongside the young Luka Doncic, increasing their chances to make the playoffs this season.

Similarly, the Philadelphia 76ers brought back veteran all-star Tobias Harris on a five-year deal because they are trying to win the championship this year. For the past two years, the 76ers had impressive seasons with their best records in close to a decade.

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Furthermore, the Miami Heat added an all around great player, Jimmy Butler, through a sign and trade with the 76ers. This sent Guard Josh Richardson to Philadelphia. The Heat has been rebuilding ever since the departure of Lebron James and Chris Bosh, and this is the right step towards their ultimate goal of winning the finals. The 76ers were extremely busy this offseason as they signed veteran forward Al Horford. The Brooklyn Nets made great moves this summer, signing superstars Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant. This move is huge for the Nets as they have not made it past the first round of the playoffs since 2014.

The Warriors finally joined the

Bottom Line: The formation of superteams creates a competitive spirit in the NBA

offseason when they received D’Angelo Russell in a sign and trade with the Brooklyn Nets. Russell is supposed to act as a replacement for the significant loss of Durant. The biggest move of the offseason was the signing of Kawhi Leonard and Paul George to the L.A. Clippers. By adding these two great players, not only will their offensive scoring be much greater, but Leonard and George will provide arguably the best defensive presences in the league.

The forming of new superteams in the offseason was mainly attributed to the signing of Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving for the Nets, the acquisition of Anthony Davis for the Lakers and picking up Kawhi Leonard and Paul George for the Clippers. These three teams will prove to be some of the top teams in the NBA for seasons to come.

NO The Miami Dolphins have absolutely no chance of making the playoffs, let alone winning seven games this season.

New to the Dolphins, Head Coach Brian Flores is in his first year and is still getting adjusted to his roll. Not only did the team receive a brand-new coach, two new quarterbacks also joined the roster who share extremely different traits. Ryan Fitzpatrick is a veteran Quarterback that has played on eight different teams and Josh Rosen is a second year Quarterback that lacks experience. Not to mention, the Miami Dolphins are in an intense rebuilding stage and have traded many key players for draft picks. Long time verteran Quarterback Ryan Tannehill is now the second string Quarterback for the Tennessee Titans. Previous Dolphin defensive ends Cameron Wake, Kenny Still and Laremy Tunsil have all also been taken out of Miami. Not only do the Dolphins need to play well, but they also have to worry about the tough competition they have to face in order to reach the playoffs. Six of the sixteen games during the season are played against a solid AFC East division. This includes two games against the Buffalo Bills, New York Jets and the New England Patriots, all of which could easily beat the Dolphins. This lineup combined with games for remainder of the season will ensure the Dolphins have a losing record and certainly will not allow them to end up playing football in January. A lack of offensive star power and a sloppy defense lineup will ensure a disappointing season for the Miami Dolphins.

-Ethan Gaer

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ATHLETES TO WATCH JAKOB FELDMAN

JULIET BELL

How long have you been playing lacrosse?

I’ve been playing lacrosse for nine years. I started to play competitively in middle school and really enjoyed the game.

What’s your favorite aspect of being on the team?

My favorite aspect is creating and maintaining the bonds with all my teammates. I have met so many great people and learned lots of valuable tips and lessons that I couldn’t get anywhere else.

What’s your favorite part of lacrosse?

I love lacrosse because it is a very fast paced sport so you never know what might happen. You can’t really tell who is going to win the game beforehand, which makes the sport very unpredictable and motivates me to play my best every time.

How are you going to prepare for this upcoming season?

I am going to train and practice a lot whenever I get the chance and hit the gym so I can be in the best physical shape for this season.

What do you think you can improve on the most?

I am going to try my hardest to improve on my defense and passing. By working on these skills, I can ensure that I will be able to stay calm and collected so that I won’t crack under the pressure.

How long have you been playing lacrosse and what got you into playing in the first place?

I started playing lacrosse five years ago. I started playing in summer camp before sixth grade.

What’s your favorite part of being on the team?

My favorite part is that my teammates are always there for each other and having fun.

What’s your favorite part of lacrosse?

I love being on a team and the motivation to win districts is why I love lacrosse so much. It’s always pushing me to be better.

How are you going to prepare for the upcoming season?

I’m going to condition, play fall ball, do shuttle drills and dynamic pair passing. During the season, everyday that we do not have a game, we practice for two hours.

What do you think you can improve on the most and how?

I can improve on my stick skills by getting into the rhythm of practicing. I am going to put a lot of work into this so I can see the results.

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Class of 2020 Height: 6’1’’

GOAL: IMPROVE HIS GAME HEIGHT: 5’11’’ TEAM: BOYS LACROSSE CLASS OF 2022

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FALL SEASON STATISTICS Girls Varsity Volleyball (14-0)

Varsity Football (2-3) Piper

Archbishop McCarthy

W

South Plantation

L

West Broward

W

Western

Flanagan Charles

L

Cardinal Gibbons

W W

Pompano Beach

W

Western

Cooper City

Varsity Swim Team (8-0)

W

South Plantation

Coral Springs Charter

L

Boys Varsity Golf (2-2)

W

Pembroke Pines Charter

L

St. Thomas Aquinas

L

South Plantation

W

South Broward

W W

Girls Varsity Golf (5-0)

Coral Glades

W

Pompano Beach

W

St. Thomas Aquinas

W

St. Thomas Aquinas

W

Everglades

W

South Plantation

W

Western

W

South Broward

W

Cooper City

W

Pines Charter

W

W

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Cheer season enhances friendships

BY ALEXA BRAXTON

The Bay’s junior varsity (JV) and varsity cheerleading teams have been preparing for the 2019-2020 season over the summer and during the school year.

At this point in the season, the varsity team has cheered at three games and performed their halftime routine at the home game against Stoneman Douglas on Sept. 6.

New to the varsity squad, junior Sophia Niño said she has been looking forward to being on the team since freshman year and expects the cheerleaders to be successful.

“As former JV captain, I was super excited to finally be on varsity because I have been cheering for half my life and I couldn’t imagine not doing cheer in high school,” Nino said. “The games this season so far have been super fun and I have also become good friends with the new JV team which I’m really happy about.”

Sophomore Jackie Solarana is the JV captain this year. She said she wants to use her experience to help the team reach their full potential and build long lasting relationships as the season continues.

“I wanted to be cheer captain because I’ve been extremely involved in the sport since I was little and I’ve learned and grown so much since then,” Solarana said. “I have been preparing to be captain for a while and when I got it, I had so

many plans for the team.”

The current coach for JV, AICE General Paper teacher Deneen Stuczynski, said she cheered in high school and wanted to be more involved with the school which led her to accept the coaching position. She said her goals for the season are for the girls to enjoy themselves and learn to work together as a team so they can be successful.

“I have a lovely group of girls this year and they’re all trying to be the best cheerleaders they can be,” Stuczynski said. “They are all extremely spirited, interested and most of all, representing the school well.”

Solarana said that being captain is not as difficult as she thought it would be. She said everyone on the team gets along well and catches on quickly to all the cheers and dances.

“I thought becoming a captain for the team was going to be a challenge for me, but all of the girls make it super easy,” said Solarana. “I would love to be captain when I am a senior for Varsity.”

Senior Lauren Maykut joined the team her sophomore year and said she has loved it ever since. She said she has made lifelong friends and memories that she will cherish forever, and her high school experience would not have been the same without cheer.

“I encourage everyone to try out for cheer because it was the best decision I could have ever made for my high school

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loud and proud: The varsity cheerleading team consists of juniors and seniors and they perform on Friday nights alongside the varsity football team. At this point in the season, the varsity team has performed their halftime twice at the first home game against Stoneman Douglas and against Western.

experience,” said Maykut. “I love being with my teammates and cheering at home games on Friday nights.”

As of now, varsity and JV are both preparing for future games. Although Niño is no longer captain, she said she still strives to act as a role model for her peers and assist the JV cheerleaders when she can.

“I’m so glad to have had the opportunity to be captain for at least one of my years here on the cheer team at the Bay,” said Nino. “All future captains

should be ready to put in the work and have fun.”

Maykut said that she wants her team to hit every single half time and enjoy every last minute because this is her last year cheering. Maykut said she hopes all her teammates have the best season with no regrets.

“My favorite part about cheer is the feeling after performing our halftime routine knowing we hit every step,” said Maykut. “I love bonding with my teammates at every practice and game.”

Lightning football team prepares for rivalry game

BY SABRINA OLIVIERI business manager

The Bay’s varsity football team has kicked off the 2019-2020 season by playing the South Plantation Paladins on Aug. 23rd. With a Lightning loss of 24-14, the team continued on to hold a record of 2-2 for the season so far. With six games left, coach Joshua Shapiro said the team is prepared and excited to start a new season with strong hopes.

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One of the main obstacles playing on a varsity team is the amount of time and dedication that I have to give to be a successful player, but the result is incredible and I love representing our school while having fun at the same time.

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-junior Guilherme Nogueira

“There are many goals for this upcoming year for the boys playing on the varsity team,” Shapiro said. “The main goal at the moment is to win a district title and make the playoffs.”

The Bay’s team had several games

with many ups and downs already.

However, junior and defensive tackle Joshua Ampuero said his excitement is high when it comes to play for the Bay in tournaments. He said if they win the game or not, the adrenaline that comes with representing the Bay on the field will always remain the same.

“The most exciting thing for me is when everyone is cheering on the team,” Ampuero said. “During the game, I get to feel this amazing atmosphere the team has and it is a great opportunity to meet cool people.”

Junior Liz Bagatini said she has been to every game of the season so far.

While watching the games, she said she experiences a range of emotions from anxious to happy because the game is constantly changing.

“The first football game [at the Bay] I watched was during my freshman year in 2017,” Bagatini said. “These games have always been so much fun because I can support [the team] including my brother Thomas while having fun at the same time.”

Junior and tight end Guilherme Nogueira said he is honored to play as a junior on the team because of his ability to represent the school around his town.

“The most exciting thing about being on the team is representing the Bay during tournaments,” Nogueira said.

“One of the main obstacles playing on a varsity team is the amount of time and dedication

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Down, set,

hike: The Bay’s football team began their season on Aug. 23 with a game against the South Plantation Paladins with a loss of 24-14. The Lightning lost 37-0 against their biggest competitor, the Western High School Wildcats. Coach Joshua Shapiro said he has high hopes for the team this year, and he hopes they will make the district playoffs game. The next game will take place on Oct. 4 and is a home game.

that I have to give to be a successful player, but the result is incredible and I love representing our school while having fun at the same time.”

Bagatini said she thinks the boys can handle any team because of their skills and they have improved significantly since the first game of the season.

“Since I’ve been to all games this season, home and away, I could clearly notice their development while playing the games,” Bagatini said. “They are

doing really well this year and the fact that they are a great team makes me go to every game not only to support my brother but to support all.”

The upcoming game will be at the Bay on Friday, Sept. 26 against the Western Wildcats. Nogueira believes it will be the best game of the season for the team to show off their skills against their biggest competitor.

“My excitement level to play against Western is super high just because I know it will be a tough game,” Nogueira said.

“They are our biggest rival, so I think we can win if we play our best because we all feel the extra burst of adrenaline.”

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Hockey team “skates” into season team as they are showing great potential for the future.

“Everyone on this team is capable of performing well, including the coaching staff,” Sans said. “I think the players on this team are very lucky to have the help they need from the instructors and trainers.”

Sans said he has seen how the previous teams have performed and believes that this team can do much more and do well throughout the year. He said this team is more disciplined, has a better work ethic and most importantly has the best chemistry.

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I know that this is my last shot to make a big impact on the team. I will feel really good if I can make that splash this year and boost my team to the highest level.

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In order to prepare for the 20192020 hockey season at the Bay, the team members have been conditioning over the summer and practicing a few days a week after school. Senior captain Bailey Kaiser said he worked on his game by going to the rink and brushing up on his skills.

“I practiced basketball almost every day, making sure I worked to my fullest potential,” Kaiser said. “I knew what I needed to work on in the offseason to take my game to the next level for the season.”

Kaiser said his expectations for the team this year are especially high. He said that he knows the team can improve from last season, and hopefully advance all the way to states.

“I’ve seen all the guys on this team, and I am positive that this team is capable of playing really well,” Kaiser said.

“We have all been practicing during the summer and each and every one of us are getting better.”

The team’s other captain, senior Jared Parks, has been on the team in previous years and said he is ready for another amazing season. Parks said he wants to improve even more to give the team a big push this year.

“I know that this is my last shot to make a big impact on the team,” Parks said. “I will feel really good if I can make that splash this year and boost my team to the highest level.”

Parks said he trained for most of the summer as well as worked out to stay fit.

He said he believes the key to any sport is maintaining a good workout regimen and exercising daily.

“If you are in shape, you will feel better which will result in better play,” Parks said. “By doing physical activity every day, anyone can create a healthy routine that will benefit them on the court,

-senior Jared Parks

“The way that all these kids play together is amazing,” Sans said. “It’s like they have all played together before; they know each other’s strengths and weaknesses, as well as their style of play.”

Kaiser, Parks and Sans all agreed on PhotoS by Reece KaufFMAN the strength of this year’s team. They all want the team to work on their passing, On thin ice: (From top to bottom) the hockey team held their tryouts on shooting, and defending for the upcoming Aug. 19 and is getting ready for their first game Oct. 7. They have been doing season. conditioning and practices in preperation for the season. Senior Jared Parks “We have the talent and we have the said he feels they have a good team and they will play well together. coaching,” Sans said. “I think this is field or ice.” outcome, similar to past years. Sans said going to be the year of the Lightning.”

Perry Sans, the team’s coach, said he he especially likes the freshmen on the is extremely excited to see what this year team as they are showing great potential will hold for the team, and expects a great for the future.

Golf team gears up for new season

Senior Alejandro Vega is a new student to the Bay this year. He started Golf coach Jaymi Feller said she truly playing golf at a young age and hopes to enjoys coaching the team at the Bay. make new friends through the team this She has loved the game since she was a season. student herself and feels being a coach has added a new dimension to her life by helping students outside the classroom.

This season is all about “I love being a coach to a great group of golfers. Our love for the game coming together and brings us all together in a common goal playing for something of competing and having fun,” Feller more than ourselves. said. “I started playing with my middle school team when I was young and still enjoy playing today. I am thankful for this opportunity and wanted to pay it -senior Alejandro Vega forward.”

Feller is a computer teacher at Falcon “I competed in golf tournaments when Cove and she also coaches the golf team I was younger, but then stopped playing. I there. With new players from her school have always enjoyed playing though, and transitioning to the Bay, she said she feels wanted to have fun in my senior year,” this is going to be a great season.

Vega said. “It’s actually my first year at “We have an exceptional group of Cypress and the guys on the team have players this year,” Feller said. “I expect been so welcoming.” we will make it to states.”

This year the team’s goals are Athletes on the golf team go through individual as well as cohesive Vega said. rigorous tryouts to make the team. They They want to work together to win as well need to show their skills on driving the as score their personal best. ball off the tee, hitting the ball down the “This season is all about coming fairway, chipping onto the green and together and playing for something more show their putting talent. than ourselves. I’m hoping it’s a great way “Tryouts include a tough set of drills, to end my high school years,” Vega said. a [United States Golf Association] rules “I would love to see everyone individually quiz and a nine-hole match,” Feller said. get better and tone their game. Hopefully “These drills are important because they we will get to go to states.” help us decide who will be on the team.”

Junior Martin Kent also started playing

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drive, chip and putt: Senior Matthew Norman drives the ball on the fairway. The Bay’s golf team season held their tryouts on Aug. 13 and their season began on Aug 28. Their record this season is 2-2. Senior Alejandro Vega said they hope to work better together this season.

golf at a young age, but then stopped for years. This summer he picked the game up again.

“I started playing a lot this summer and I was playing pretty good so I thought I might as well try out for the team,” Kent said. “The guys on the team are great and it’s good to have other people who enjoy the same thing you do.”

Kent feels positive about this season.

He’s looking forward to everyone having fun and doing well. He’s excited to be a part of the team.

“I want to see my teammates, as well as myself improve. If we do, I’m sure we can have a really good season,” Kent said.

“I believe we will give other teams tough competition.”

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carrying Creativity

BY SAMANTHA REICHSTEIN

For the new school year, a wide variety of students have added designs to their backpacks that can be seen around campus. These designs include pins, stickers and patches that students put on their backpacks themselves. Sophomore Gabrielle Martinez is one of the many students at the Bay who alters her backpack.

“I thought my bag looked plain and empty and I wanted to make it colorful in a way,” Martinez said. “I thought pins and patches that I have bought and received as gifts were a perfect way to change this.”

Martinez said she wanted to add something to her bag to avoid a plain and boring look. Her friend gave her a “Hawkins High School” patch from the TV show “Stranger Things,” and she placed it on her backpack.” She said her friend gave her this patch because they enjoy watching “Stranger Things” together. “‘Hawkins High School’ is a main location in my favorite TV show, ‘Stranger Things,’” Martinez said. “I enjoy representing this patch on my backpack because it reminds me of my friend and times we have shared together.”

Martinez also bought patches for her backpack this school year at stores she visited in Colorado, which include her Colorado and Steamboat patch. She photo by samantha REICHSTEIN said the Colorado patch reminds her of the time she went to ghost towns and perfect patch: Sophomore Gabrielle Martinez displays her customized hidden towns with her dad and brothers. backpack as she walks to her class in the portables. Her patches are centered Although she likes all the patches on her on the front pocket and her pins are organized in a semi circle around the bag, she said her Steamboat patch is the JanSport logo. their bags so he could participate in that represent pride flags. The gray and most special to her. blue one is the demiboy flag, which Wilk “The Steamboat patch is my favorite designing as well. said means to partially identify as “Now students at [the Bay] add patch because I purchased it at an antique male and partially identify store in Glenwood Springs,” Martinez such awesome features that as agender, or no gender. said. “This was extremely unique to me represent them and give them Next to the demiboy and I knew it would be perfect for my the opportunity to stand out,” flag is a gay pride flag.

Macias said. “I enjoy seeing backpack.”

Wilk said they love Geometry teacher Marc Macias said how students have taken rainbows, so the gay he has noticed this trend around the Bay advantage of their resources pride flag pin is one of this school year. Macias said he finds it and skills to create their favorites. Wilk interesting that students are adding their personalized backpacks said it is a symbol own touch to their backpacks. He said he with meaning.” of love and kindness Sophomore T Wilk believes it is an opportunity for students they are glad to express. to express themselves in a different way. was inspired to add “Though not everyone pins by seeing how “When I was in high agrees with these flags, other people expressed school many years displaying them has helped themselves and their ago, the trend me feel free to be who I am interests. Wilk has a variety of of designing buttons and pins; some are from and not be worried about what other backpacks was cosplay conventions and others people will say about it,” Wilk said. “I to draw on am who I am.” were ordered online. your backpack Macias said over the past few years, “I started to see other with a marker,” people with buttons like social media has influenced many when Macias said. mine and started searching looking at different types of designs. Both “This trend has for them,” Wilk said. “A male and females have been participating signif icantly lot of my friends have their in this trend that is constantly seen around evolved over backpacks decorated with pins campus. the years, and “I think the main influence to people and buttons, especially in the students have LGBTQ community. This sort becoming more creative with how they taken their of helped me feel more confident represent themselves, even though their artistic abilities to school backpacks, is due to social media. in expressing who I am.” the next level.”

The four buttons lined on the bottom They are surrounded by creative outlets Macias said he has taken an interest in observing and analyzing his students’ are characters from Anime, which Wilk and resources throughout their everyday backpack designs in his classroom. He said they have watched and grown to love life,” Macias said. “I have noticed that said looking back, he wishes that in his and admire the artist that made them. this recent trend has spread throughout school people would have individualized There are two large buttons in the middle various kinds of people and all grades.”

Unfiltered DM’s raid Instagram accounts On the social media platform Instagram, hackers have been sending links through Direct Message (DM) which when opened, hacks the account of the user who clicked on the link. No matter if the person’s account is open to the public or on private mode, strangers have the opportunity to DM anyone.

Due to the fact that hackers use random and unusual account names to send these virus-containing links, most recipients would have to click “Message Request” in the DM section to even view the message. This is because the user does not follow the hacker, and this is Instagram’s way of filtering out DMs from complete strangers who want to talk. Therefore, this is the sole security measure that Instagram is taking to filter out DMs, but it clearly is not enough.

Just opening the DM will not hack the account, so solely receiving these messages will not have any impact. The account gets hacked when one actively clicks on the link. When opening the DM, it usually states something captivating that would engage users to click on it.

Some read “Prettiest Girls on Instagram, You’re on the List!” or “Click here for a new iPhone.” When users click on these links, their accounts are immediately hacked, and their account will then DM that link to others, creating a vicious, never-ending cycle.

This recent tech phenomenon is truly negative in all of its aspects. Most users are uneducated on social as most of the links entail information about the user’s personal life or appearance. This can lead to problems regarding the self-esteem of the recipient.

As students at the Bay rely heavily on social media as an outlet to express themselves and to connect with a community, it is likely that hacked users exist at the Bay. As the hack does not regulate who receives the messages, these issues impact everyone, including high schoolers.

Additionally, some of the links can be rather sexual and aggressive. This is also problematic as the hack does not filter who receives it. Instagram has a large community of young children, some even in elementary school, and their lack of social media skills can put them at harm. These hacks can expose young kids to sexual and inappropriate photos or information; this also gives children the opportunity to communicate with strangers, which can lead to more serious issues, including kidnapping, rape or even murder.

Through this harmful, widespread hack, Instagram’s lack of security puts many at risk, both physically and mentally. Instagram should regulate DMs more thoroughly in order to make the Instagram community a safer place.

Clicking an extra button to view the DMs from random people will not stop all users, and this is evident as the hack is still floating around the platform today. Instagram must take control of the situation if they care about keeping their application clean, as well as maintaining the mental and physical health of their users.

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Nail artists use talent as tool for alleviating stress FEATURES/ OPINION WEB COPY EDITOR

As a way to unleash her inner artist, junior Camila Martinez said she decided to take up nail art as a hobby.

Martinez said her mother had a box full of nail supplies, which she later became interested in because she thought it would provide for great leisure activity.

“I like doing floral patterns, but I’m not very good at them,” Martinez said. “I also do ombres because I just got a sponge, so using that is really fun.”

Martinez said she feels relaxed when she does nail art because she has the liberty of starting over if the style doesn’t work out. She said she has the freedom to do whatever she wants with her nails, and she loves it since it is another way she can express her unique personality.

“The real beauty of painting my nails however I want is I can try all the different styles I want and not have any limits,” Martinez said. “The only real limit I have is what I can afford to purchase.”

Much like Martinez, AP English Literature and Composition teacher Simone Waite said she thinks people like to create nail art in order to be original and individualistic.

“I think [people who do nail art] are exercising their personal creativity by creating life and making their life look a certain way,” Waite said.

Waite said she finds nail art satisfying since it is a time where she only thinks of herself instead of focusing on her job as a teacher. She believes it serves as a small escape from reality and gives her time to self-reflect. “[Nail art is] fun and in a crazy world, I’m doing something just for me,” Waite said. “I do [nail art] because it’s an indulgence and I’m at a stage in my life where I can do it when I have time, so I enjoy it.”

Martinez said she believes nail art is becoming a trend in the beauty community. Martinez said people seem to enjoy being able to express themselves through their nails.

“People enjoy [nail art] and now, there are more materials and tools you can use so you don’t necessarily have to go to a nail salon,” Martinez said. “Nail salons are still very good, but doing it at home is so much more fun.”

Waite said she does not have a particular style of nail art, but she normally does regular, colorful nails by just painting her nails one color, instead of an elaborate style, such as the airbrush nail technique. She said the only time she does an intricate style is when it’s the holiday season or if there is a celebration

coming up.

“The start of school I had blue and gold because I wanted to show my school colors,” Waite said. “Sometimes, I’ve worn like a lightning bolt to show my school spirit. For Valentine’s [Day], I always have red nails or depending on the holiday, I’ll always decorate [my nails].”

Senior Rachel Levitz said she was inspired to try nail art since she saw it appear on her social media. Levitz said she enjoys when she tries out new nail art styles because there are so many different options to attempt.

“I just really love being creative and expressing myself in any way possible, and I find that nail art allows me to do that,” Levitz said.

Levitz said she doesn’t keep her nails long because she’s always writing in school, so long nails could get in the way of this process. In addition, she said she always likes to change her nail styles because it allows her to constantly change her look.

Levitz said having nail art completes her look when it pairs with her outfit.

“As for the actual nail color and design, it’s constantly changing because I like to have something new all the time,” Levitz said.

Waite said she believes doing nail art is not only about expressing herself, but it is also a time where she does not have to think of her other responsibilities. Waite said she enjoys doing nail art since it is a time where she can just relax.

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The real beauty of painting my nails however I want is I can try all the different styles I want and not have any limits.

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-junior Camila Martinez “[Doing nail art is] a time where I can indulge myself in only me and the only time where I’m thinking about [myself] because most of the time I’m a mom, daughter, I’m a sister, I’m an auntie,” Waite said. “I’m all those things and it’s hard to find time just for you and [doing nail art] is just one of the times when I have time and it’s a reason I do [nail art.]”

Levitz said the most difficult style she had done was a Louis Vuitton rainbow print on her nails. She said she went to a salon for two and a half hours just to get her nails done.

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Nailed it: (From top) senior Rachel Levitz shows off her newly painted Louis Vuitton nails. Levitz said she loves designing her own nail art because it allows her to express her creativty.

“The Louis Vuitton logo is really iconic and I like it, so I wanted to put it on my nails because I thought it would be cute,” Levitz said.

Whenever someone compliments her nails, Levitz said it gives another reason to keep doing nail art. She said she also loves how nail art allows her to be herself in every way possible because it does not limit her when she does her nails.

“The compliments make me feel good about myself, and I take pride in my nails,” Levitz said. “There’s so many things you can do with your nails and I find it to be a really unique way of expressing yourself.”

A&E CALENDAR Albums

“Woptober II” by Gucci Mane, Oct. 18 “Pony” by Rex Orange County, Oct. 25 “Walk the Sky” by Alter Bridge, Oct. 18 “Wildcard” by Miranda Lambert, Nov. 1

Movies

“The Addams Family,” Oct. 11 “Maleficent: Mistress of Evil,” Oct.18 “Charlie’s Angels” Nov. 15 “Gemini Man,” Oct. 11 “Terminator Dark Fate,” Nov. 1

Concerts

Maroon 5, Oct. 25 @ Hard Rock Live Post Malone, Oct. 20 @ AmericanAirlines Arena Zac Brown Band, Oct. 18 @ Coral Sky Amphitheatre Logic, Oct. 22 @ AmericanAirlines Arena

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AMT’s new shows raise excitement

BY ANA BOIX

This year at the Bay, American Musical Theatre (AMT) classes will be presenting the shows “Beauty and the Beast,” “Rock of Ages” and “Spamalot.”

These shows were announced last year in the event “Slice of Broadway,” where all musical theatre students were required to audition and perform a song of their choice. Senior Sofia Gedikian said she is in AMT for the first time; she is taking part in “Spamalot,” and said she was initially disappointed when AMT teacher Cynthia Lutwin introduced the play.

“At first I was confused when Lutwin said my class was doing ‘Spamalot;’ I didn’t like it, and I thought it was ridiculous,” Gedikian said. “Now I’m really into it, I had time to get familiar with it during the summer and I found out it is very funny.”

Unlike Gedikian, who gradually became excited about her class’s performance over time, senior Gonzalo Pirosanto, who is in the class AMT 3, will be participating in the show “Rock of Ages.” He said he and his class were immediately enthusiastic when they were told about the show. He said they knew what the play entailed, and they were eager about the music.

“We love the play, and we want to see how everything turns out,” Pirosanto said. “Myself, and a lot of the other students are familiar with the play, and we love its music.”

Pirosanto said all students are preparing for the plays through the audition process, which he said may be difficult at times. He said this process can be tough because students do not always feel comfortable with new roles, but he said he believes it helps them improve. He said he is excited about all the performances, but he is especially ecstatic about “Beauty and the Beast,” which is the freshman show. He said that most of the new AMT students will be in that show, so it will give everyone the opportunity to see new talents.

“I’m most excited to see “Beauty and the Beast” because I want to see how freshmen perform and what talents they have to offer to the whole AMT program,” Pirosanto said.

“I’m also excited for “Rock of Ages” because it is the show my class is doing, and I think we will do great work with it.”

Gedikian said AMT classes have a lot of opportunities to prepare and rehearse throughout the year. She said every student has to learn their lines and shape their character, then they learn the music and the choreography. She said when they are closer to the actual performance,

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they begin running through the entirety of the play over and over.

Gedikian s a i d “Rock of Ages” is going to be a bestseller because AMT 3 will be the class presenting it. She said they are so highly skilled because they are pushed to work constantly, and they work at a faster pace.

“I think that “Rock of Ages” is going to be the most successful show because AMT 3, the class with the most experienced students, is the one doing it,” Gedikian said. “The students that are in t h e AMT 3 class had to go through a singing, acting and dancing audition, and they have to be at least one year in AMT 1 or AMT 2, so they are very prepared and have a lot of practice.”

Both Gedikian and Pirosanto said that the aspect of AMT they enjoy the most is that they are able to make the public happy when the shows are enjoyable.

Both AMT students said they are feeling extremely confident about the all of the shows because they are rehearsing a lot, and they have faith in the drama classes and their teacher’s skills. Cynthia Lutwin,

teacher and director of the shows, said she is extremely

enthusiastic about every show, and she loves the plots.

She said she is a fan of how different each play is from one another.

“All the shows are very different, “Beauty and the Beast” is very classic and eve r yone k nows it. The music in “Rock of Ages” is great and

“Spamalot” is funny, so it’s hard to choose one,” Lutwin said.

Lutwin said that in order to choose the shows, she has to take her own preferences into consideration, as she will then combine them with the students’ talents. She said she recognizes the talents each student possesses when deciding which plays to perform that year.

“I always pick the shows by the kids I have, I take a look at who I got in the different classes and I think about what shows they will do the best in, but I also have to love the shows,” Lutwin said.

“So I pick them because I think they are going to be fun to do.”

Lutwin said she believes not all of the shows will be easy to sell, but she has faith in the results and she is willing to promote them for their own strengths.

She said because of the plays’ differences, they will be promoted in different ways.

“Well, I think ‘Beauty and the Beast’ is going to be the easiest one to sell, everyone is going to come to see it, because they already know it,” Lutwin said. “The music in ‘Rock Of Ages’ is what w i l l m a ke people want to come and see it, and ‘Spamalot’ is going to be the hardest one because it’s not very popular, but it is so funny that if we push it people will come and see it.”

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Queen proves impact in “The Rhapsody Tour”

BY JENNA FRIEDMAN EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Despite only having two of the four original members, the rock band “Queen” continues to tour, incorporating singer Adam Lambert to sing the extreme vocals. Queen and Adam Lambert came to the BB&T Center in Sunrise on Aug. 17; the stadium was packed with not only adults who grew up with Queen, but also younger fans.

In order to include as many songs as possible on the setlist, the band did not perform every song to its entirety. For a majority of the tracks, only about one minute was performed; only the band’s most famous tunes were completed for “The Rhapsody Tour.” Since they cut many songs short, the band was able to include 32 different tracks. Although it was disappointing to have some songs cut short, it did add to the experience in a positive manner, as the band has so many iconic songs that they were able to fit in the setlist.

In order to honor the extravagant manner of late lead singer Freddie Mercury’s past performances, Adam Lambert included several costume changes and an eccentric attitude within his singing. Some of his outfits included a sequined suit, a spiked blazer and a sparkly crown to symbolize the band’s

name. These outfits paid excellent tribute to Mercury and overall enhanced the energy of the performance.

One of the most incredible aspects of the concert was the music itself. Lambert’s breathtaking vocals paired excellently with the classic hits. Guitarist Brian May flawlessly executed all of his guitar solos, and his energy was admirable. Drummer Roger Taylor also served an exceptional performance; May and Taylor proved with their spirit that despite getting older, they are still passionate about performing.

Several different colors and formations of lights were used to accompany the music, which enhanced the concert energy. The song “I Want to Break Free” was performed while a disco ball brightly shined, illuminating the stadium and creating beautiful scenery. This impeccable use of colorful lighting was a positive element of the concert.

Bottom Line: Even without two of the original members, Queen continues to put on an incredible show with Adam Lambert One incredible aspect of the performance was the manner in which Queen interacted with the audience. One example was when May encouraged the crowd to sing along and shine their flashlights during “Love of My Life.”

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Musical royalty: Queen performs at the BB&T center in Sunrise on Aug. 17. Adam Lambert collaborates with guitarrist Brian May on stage during the song “We are the Champions.” Lambert wears a gold-embellished suit and a crown to honor the extravagance of Queen’s late lead singer, Freddie Mercury.

Also, a video of Mercury reciting his famous “Ay-oh” sequence was played during the encore, and the audience was involved by continuously repeating after him.

Although there is some controversy about whether or not Lambert should sing in place of Mercury, he did an excellent job of honoring Mercury’s legacy rather than trying to take his place. Also, May, rather than Lambert, sang two songs, “Love of My Life” and “‘39,” as a tribute to Mercury. Also, Lambert discussed how Mercury impacted the band and his life while he was alive, stating that he was a fan of Mercury as a child and is honored

to sing his incredible songs. This added a sentimental aspect to the performance and made it clear that Lambert was not replacing Mercury, only tributing him.

Overall, “The Rhapsody Tour” is not just a performance, it is a celebration of Queen’s music and accomplishments.

Despite skepticism regarding using a lead singer other than Mercury, the band’s partnership with Lambert proves the incredible impact of the music and remains respectful to the late artist.

The collaboration of amazing music and tribute to Mercury exceeded all expectations and proves that Queen is still thriving to this day.

The circuit recommends “3 nights”

Dominic Fike Alternative

The colorful beat and lyrics to “3 nights” create a cheerful, easy going track about seizing the moment and living life. The guitar strumming paired with the continuous beats make for a lively alternative song.

“So Much More Than This” Grace Vanderwaal Pop

Grace Vanderwaal’s inspiring lyrics in the hit “So Much More Than This” is about there being much more to life than social media and drama. These powerful themes make for an upbeat song with an important message to spread.

“Might Be Right” White Reaper Rock

White Reaper’s new single is a lively and vibrant song paired with a chorus of instruments while sticking to its rock roots.

The catchy song is easy to sing along to with the band.

“Change”

Arin Ray & Kehlani R&B

Rising R&B singer Arin Ray paired up with singer Kehalani to make a soulful anthem about the heartache that accompanies a flourishing relationship. The singers’ smooth voices mix without flaw to showcase their amazing singing capabilities.

“Knee Deep”

Zac Brown Band feat. Jimmy Buffet American Country

The positivity-filled “Knee Deep” is about losing oneself in the world and finding a paradise because of it. The enthusiastic song pictures a sweet life relaxing at the beach, matched with easy guitar strumming and catchy lyrics.

An ongoing feature that includes lesser known songs by popular artists and songs from up and coming artists. This month’s playlist was compiled by staffer Gaby Barazza.

“Bags” Cairo Indie

“Bags” by Clairo is almost four and a half minutes long and contains instruments like keyboard, guitar, synths and drums paired with Clairo’s charming voice.

The song talks about a one-sided relationship, but has a bright and joyful tune.

“Warm”

Bronze Whale Electronic

The track “Warm” includes a mixture of Benney Allen’s vocals, slow drums and bass to create a simplistic song with summer vibes. The song is certain to lift spirits with its elevating notes.

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Current trend sticks around campus

By Isabella Loschiavo

The trend of using stickers to decorate belongings has recently become popular around the Bay, and junior Diego Romo said that he has been following it since eighth grade. His water bottle is covered with stickers that represent what he is interested in. He said that many students recognize his stickers and go talk to him about it.

“Classmates that I don’t know come up to me and start a conversation because they saw through my stickers that we had the same interests,” Romo said. “That was one of the reasons I started putting them on my water bottle. I wanted to meet new people who had similar interests as I do.”

Romo said his other motive to put stickers on his water bottle was because he thought gray was too plain, and he did not like how it looked. He filled it with stickers from his favorite brands, such as Vans and Converse, and artists: Frank Ocean, Tyler the Creator and Daniel Ceasar.

“I put those artists because they are always very open about who they are and they are not ashamed of it,” Romo said.

“Putting stickers on my water bottle is a different way of self-expression because even though the people that see me don’t know me, it shows who I am right there and then.”

Romo said he noticed that some teachers have been following the trend as well, which he believes is a great way for

them to express themselves.

“The trend shouldn’t be for teenagers only, adults should be allowed to do and experience that with us,” Romo said. “Teachers are humans, we are not the only ones who have interests and hobbies.”

English teacher and Assistant Athletic Director Tori Warenik said she thinks putting stickers on belongings is a lifestyle. She said her two Hydro Flasks covered with stickers show who she is, what she is about and what she is interested in.

“The stickers are absolutely a good outlet for students to express themselves, but do I advocate them showing things that are not necessarily school appropriate? Of course not,” Warenik said. “Stickers are just one more way that in addition to the way you dress, the way you cut your hair, the makeup you wear, the piercings you have, of showing what you’re interested in.”

Like Romo, Warenik said she has seen some of her colleagues and friends that have stickers on their belongings.

Warenik said she views this as them trying to illustrate what they are interested in.

“I have grown up in a time when I’ve had my creativity stifled and I’ve had stickers on my computer and my water bottles since high school”, Warenik said.

“I’ve always been a fan of things. If you come into my classroom you can see that.

My coffee mug has a Wonder Woman sticker, my Hydro Flasks have stickers of

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Stick to it: English teacher and Assistant Athletic Director Tori Warenik

displays her sticker collection. Her two Hydro Flasks are filled with pictures of the places she loves, in sticker form. Warenik said stickers are an enjoyable way to show what she is interested in and express what she loves. all the places and things that I love.”

Similar to Warenik, junior Paige Wam said her stickers of dogs and Marvel reflect her personality and what she likes.

She started putting stickers on her water bottle at the end of June.

“Everybody likes to follow trends and with this one, people can be themselves and unique while personalizing their stuff,” Wam said. “No one has come up to me to talk about my stickers, but because of them, people have a good way to start a conversation with people that they don’t know.”

Wam bought her stickers on Etsy, so she had to ask for her parents’ permission.

She said she was not surprised when they said that her idea was great and that they approved it.

“My parents allowed me to buy the stickers because they thought it was a super cool way to customize my stuff,” Wam said. “When the stickers wear out I’ll probably change them to things related to movies and TV, something similar to what I have now.”

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Chorus warms up for fall concert

by Julia Winton

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The Bay’s chorus classes have been working and practicing to prepare for their annual fall chorus concert on Oct. 7 in the auditorium at 7 p.m. This concert is chorus’s first event that will showcase all the students have learned throughout the first few months of the school year.

Sophomore Iliana Mantjos said many people attend the concert to be thoroughly entertained.

“The purpose of the concert is to be able to tell a story through the sound of music,” Mantjos said. “It’s also extremely entertaining to others.”

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My overall favorite part of the concert is when all classes sing one song together as our finale to close the show because it gives off a sense of unity.

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-sophomore Illiana Mantjos

The songs are handpicked for the concert because they must effectively represent the theme of the performance.

Sophomore Sophia Morales said she is not certain of the lineup of songs she is singing, but she is thrilled about the options.

“I’m not sure what I’m singing yet, but it could either be two Spanish ballads or two gospel songs,” Morales said. “My current favorite song would either be ‘Down in the River to Pray’ or ‘Come at Dawn.’”

Every year the fall concert has a different theme. This year, the chorus advisers and council members chose the theme of “raising your voice through song.” Chorus adviser Tina Gill said she really enjoys how the theme of the concert influences the students and their singing.

“A lot of the concert is about getting to know each other and meeting the parents for the first time so [the officers, other adviser and I] chose this theme,” Gill said. “We go with the theme and find songs that are appropriate.”

In addition to the students learning their individual material for the concert, the people behind the scenes in charge of making the concert happen are Gill, chorus adviser Bradley Franks and the chorus officers. Gill said everyone plays a part in making sure the event runs smoothly.

“I contribute by picking music and if there’s any type of movement or choreography with any of the groups, making sure all the notes are learned and the students [have] memorized everything,” Gill said. “I enjoy teaching chorus because it’s fun to share my talent and how much I love music through singing.”

Throughout the course of the school year, chorus holds numerous concerts meant to entertain the audience. Mantjos said the fall chorus concert is definitely

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Voices unite: Chorus members gather at The Bay’s chorus room in order to practice together in preparation for their fall concert. Chorus meetings give students the opportunuty to perfect their songs after school and train their voices.

one of her top contenders.

“Like most concerts, the fall one is one of my favorites because of the variety of songs we are given,” Mantjos said. “My overall favorite part of the concert is when all classes sing one song together as our finale to close the show because it gives off a sense of unity.”

Chorus is made up of students within multiple different levels of the class. This annual fall concert brings all of these varying levels together to sing in unison

for the first time. Morales said she is extremely fortunate to be able to have the experience to be in chorus and participate in one of her favorite concerts.

“I love these concerts since I get to meet the lower level choirs and see friends that come [to] see me,” Morales said. “My least favorite part of the fall concert is when the concert ends, and I have to wait a few months for the next one.”

THE music in your ears “The Music in Your Ears” delves into the music taste of students at the Bay. Business Manager Sabrina Olivieri interviewed four students who enjoy listening to different types of music.

“Alone” by IDK “‘Alone’ is a song that brings back memories that I will mostly not forget, so that is why it’s important to me and it is included in my playlist.”

-freshman Luis Kolster

“Somebody I’m Not” by Martin Jensen

“The song that is on my repeat is ‘Somebody I’m Not’ by Martin Jensen because it makes me feel excited to listen to such a cool song.”

-senior Nicole Apollonio

“La La La” by Y2K feat. bbo$

“This song is an electric, fun, thrilling song that just makes me start dancing. I feel like this song has a great vibe.”

-sophomore Miguel Parra

“Sunflower”

by Rex Orange County

“‘Sunflower’ is one of my favorite songs because it is tied to many of my happiest memories and the lyrics are meaningful.”

-junior Andres Rios Junior

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Music has helped me communicate my feelings to others, and I hope that my listeners can relate and understand my message so they feel like they’re not alone in their emotions.

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-freshman Tai Giustibelli AICE European History teacher Eric Adzima also writes music in his spare time. Similar to Valerio, Adzima plays the guitar. He has decided to remove all of his previous albums from streaming services and is planning on re-recording them acoustically.

“The first thing I think about in the morning is music, and it stays with me all day long. Not only songwriting, all the creative aspects,” Adzima said. “All the creative outlets in music keep me occupied; not to mention, there’s no shortage of inspiration, which always keeps me busy.”

Freshman Tai Giustibelli, also known as his stage name “Socio,” says he works constantly on his music, putting effort into all of his songs and releasing as much

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Crank it up: Sophomore Gaby Montesdeoca plays her electric guitar. Montesdeoca said she uses her musical ability to write and play her own melodies and songs. She said not only is music a hobby, but also a stress reliever.

Montesdeoca said she uses events and influences around her as inspiration when creating her music.

content as he can in hopes of becoming famous one day.

“I’m inspired by the artists XXXtentacion, Lil Peep, Nascar Aloe, Poorstacy, Nirvana and Pierce the Veil,” Giustibelli said. “[XXXtentacion’s] influences contribute to the beats I create and my style of writing.”

Giustibelli said he started taking music seriously after his dad passed away earlier this year. He said his dad inspired his lyricism style because he was always writing poetry and music while Giusitbelli was growing up.

“I usually write about my emotions, and I believe that music is a form of release,” Giustibelli said. “Music has helped me communicate my feelings to others, and I hope that my listeners can relate and understand my message so they feel like they’re not alone in their emotions.”

Giusitbelli said he records his songs at home using his Macbook and a Snowball Microphone.

Afterwards, Giustibelli uses an Apple computer program, GarageBand, to edit his creations.

“I have about 300 fans on my Soundcloud page, and I upload new music randomly but I always tease my fans a week before I post,” Giustibelli said. “By doing this, it always brings attention and excitement towards my new material.”

Sophomore Gaby Montesdeoca said she writes her own songs and plays the guitar. Montesdeoca said she uses music

as an outlet to express her feelings and to relieve tension and stress.

“I write songs because of my love for creating music and because I am inspired by the influences around me,” Montesdeoca said. “Certain events that have occurred throughout my life allow me to be inspired.”

Montesdeoca said she draws artistic inspiration from artists Clairo, Blood Orange, Men I Trust and the Cocteau Twins. She said she is fascinated by the stylistic and cultural trends of the early 90’s. She writes her songs with similar rhythmic patterns and sounds that were popular during this time period, as she enjoys their vintage feel.

“I also do my own covers of some of my favorite songs. I’ve played Steve Lacy, Blood Orange and Clairo, just to name a few,” Montesdeoca said. “I prefer to write my own music.”

Montesdeoca uses synthesizers to add what she calls an “electronic pop” to her background tracks. As much she enjoys creating vibrant 90’s pop music, she said her guitar also comes in handy when she is feeling inspired.

“My song-creating process begins with inspiration, followed by guitar chords, simple lyrics and then combining the two,” Montesdeoca said. “I only share my music with my close friends and family.”

Adzima said he spends his time outside of the classroom producing, writing and playing music. Although he

began writing songs in his 20’s, Adzima was involved with marching band throughout his experience attending Lake Mary High School.

“Even though I was heavily involved in marching band and always around music during high school, I only started writing songs in my 20’s,” Adzima said.

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I write songs because of my love for creating music and because I am inspired by the influences around me.

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At the Bay, students use songwriting as a tool to express themselves, as it allows them to put their thoughts and feelings into songs. Junior Romina Valerio said she has been writing her own songs for almost four years now. Valerio said her songs are well-known within her friend group, and there are many other undiscovered musical artists that attend the Bay. “I played classical music for a long time and was inspired to write music because I just wanted to try it out,” Valerio said.

“I base my music off of my experiences, good and bad, along with the emotions that stem from my experiences.”

Valerio said she has also used her original material to audition for music programs and perform in front of audiences. Valerio said most of the time she doesn’t feel nervous when performing in front of a crowd; however, she said that if she does get anxious, she calms her nerves by attempting to think of the bigger picture.

“I don’t write songs on a consistent basis, only when I feel inspired,” Valerio said.

-sophomore Gaby Montesdeoca

Adzima usually writes about what makes him angry, conveying his unpleasant emotions into a form of punk rock music. He said being a social studies teacher and a musician have many similarities because both roles have the potential to influence people and the way they think.

“I also have students who are musicians that play and dabble in songwriting; however, these students are young and don’t have much experience,” Adzima said. “I feel that music is a wonderful, creative outlet that can help many people deal with the stresses of everyday life.”

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Body piercings used to display individuality

By Isabella Loschiavo

For senior João Pedro Anzolin, body piercings are an outlet to express himself.

He has two piercings on his left ear: one on the cartilage and the other on the lobe.

Both were done in Brazil, but the first was while he was still living there and the second when he was visiting over the summer.

“I always liked piercings. They’re stylish and portray a sense of coolness,” Anzolin said. “After I pierced my ear for the first time, I noticed that my selfesteem got so much better and that I felt more confident, I was living my truth and I felt like myself.”

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Any jewelry is part of our adornment of who we are, just as pieces of clothing.

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-Creative Writing and English 1 teacher Rebecca Bueno Anzolin went both times to a tattoo shop in Novo Hamburgo, where he grew up, called Tattoo Art. The shop is famous

in his town and he said he knew when he paid for the piercings he was also paying for the experience. Since he was a minor during the first visit to the tattoo parlor, his mother went with him.

“I wanted to do it for so long, probably months, but I had to convince my parents and that also took some time,” Anzolin said. “The funny thing is that I wasn’t scared at all, but as soon as we got to the shop my heart stopped but something in my brain said that I had to do, and I did it.”

Creative Writing and English I teacher Rebecca Bueno also thinks that body piercings are a good outlet for students to express themselves, and that they should be allowed to get them around the time they start making their own decisions, just before the beginning of teenage years.

“There should be communication between the student and the parent.

They should be somewhat involved if the student is still a minor, especially if it’s one of the more dangerous piercings,” Bueno said. “I do know about some infections that can occur, so they should be aware if they’ll have to take someone to the emergency room.”

Junior Diana Chikhali said she got her nose piercing while in Dubai. Chikhali is Arabic, and she said it is common for women in her culture to get piercings.

This cultural tie is what influenced her to get a piercing herself.

“I got the piercing two years ago, and

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shine bright like a diamond: Junior Diana Chikhali smiles with her

nose accent. After convincing her parents, she got her subtle nose ring while in Dubai. It was something she had always wanted and she said she is now connected to many women who share the same Arabic culture.

because I always wanted one it was easy for me to be certain of my decision. The hard part was convincing my parents,” Chikhali said. “It took me two weeks to convince them, which wasn’t that long, but it felt like an eternity. I was begging them every single day until they said yes.”

Before doing the piercing, Chikhali said she was nervous since there were different reactions among her friends; some have said it hurt, while others did not. She said she was scared about the pain, not the piercing itself.

“It hurt a lot in the beginning but after that, it was like nothing happened,” Chikhali said. “The process of healing was something else. The same week that I got the piercing I had a cold, so the pain

was really bad but eventually, all was good and it didn’t even feel like it was there.”

Bueno said that piercings can not only be a good outlet for self-expression for teenagers, but also adults. She said piercings are a way of showing people who they are, just like fashion or tattoos.

“Any jewelry is part of our adornment of who we are, just as pieces of clothing.

I love fashion and I think just the clothes that you wear are a part of who you are, so why wouldn’t a piercing be considered any less,” Bueno said. “This is the Bay, self-expression is the key.”

Young Thug releases “Hot” new album tracks on the album. This song is mainly about their confidence and positive lifestyles. The initial beat drop creates an intense sensation, setting up a headbumping vibe for the remainder of the two-minute song.

The previously released track from “So Much Fun,” “The London,” had also been starred on Apple Music before the album came out. This hit features some of the biggest Hip-Hop artists, J.Cole and Travis Scott. Unlike J.Cole’s own songs, his verses in “The London” mix perfectly with the diverse tone in Scott’s voice. This track brings out Young Thug’s older side, like when he collaborated with Scott in “pick up the phone” in 2016. His vocals seem to sound the same in “The London,” making it a great decision to include this track in his newly released album.

“So Much Fun” By hannah lassner

ONLINE Arts & ent. EDITOR

The highly anticipated Young Thug album “So Much Fun” was released on Aug. 16, a year after his sixth published album “On the Rvn” was launched. “So Much Fun” features a diverse group of artists and beats, which makes the 19-song album so unique from his past releases.

Ranging from melancholy beats to fast, catchy tracks, Young Thug displayed the stylistic part of him that differs from his previous released albums.

The opener “Just How It Is,” is one of the few songs Young Thug raps by himself, and it talks about his wealth and all of the success that surrounds him. This track perfectly introduces the entire album with its simple flow and the story of how he acquired success. The mellow vibe exposes his soft side within the simplicity of the beats, as well as the realness he uncovers.

Increasing the beats and tempo, “Sup Mate,” featuring Hip-Hop artist Future, has an experimental take on the song, differing from the rest of the album.

The slurry vocals and squeaky noises depict their humorous sides when the two collaborate. The ad-libs between almost every word throughout the whole track

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add a catchy and joyous tune. Unlike “Sup Mate,” Gunna is featured in “Hot” which is one of the two tracks he is a part of that has more of a varied beat selection.

This song has not left the top charts in weeks, and it has remained starred on Apple Music. The diversity of this song and Gunna’s vocals are some of the main reasons why it has obtained so much attention. Not only does Gunna’s smooth

raps and flow create a masterpiece, but the heavy tempo, almost sounding like a hiphop version of “We are the Champions”

by Queen, matches perfectly with the lyrics about the two artists being on top.

Hip-Hop artist Lil Baby is a popular feature in another top chart favorite titled “Bad Bad Bad.” Young Thug’s innovative style shines in this song, as the two create a melodically-fluid style, unlike other

Bottom Line: Young Thug’s “So Much Fun” album was his all time best mix of beats, lyrics and passion Overall, Young Thug’s newly released album, “So Much Fun” is an upgrade from his previous words, especially “On the Rvn” from 2018. His creativity and unique flows were communicated within every single song on this album, with features or without. His verses shined with his distinctive raps and vocals on every track. The title “So Much Fun” represents the entire album perfectly.

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Individuals use editing app for inspiration uses VSCO to show others the real him, “without apology.”

“I use VSCO to express myself by showing people the real me,” Gill said.

“I feel like everyone there accepts me for who I am.”

Gill said when he first started scrolling through VSCO, he quickly realized a key difference between VSCO and other social media. He said he realized that on Instagram and other platforms, people tended to glorify their daily life and make it seem better than it actually was.

“VSCO is a place full of genuine and interesting people,” Gill said. “[VSCO is] unlike Instagram, where everyone seems the same.”

Gill said he feels that the app has a much more accepting group of users than other platforms, and the VSCO community has helped him overcome personal self-doubts. He thinks that what one posts on other social medias is usually seen as more of a popularity contest rather than a tool used to express oneself.

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Visual Supply Company Camera (VSCO), formerly known as VSCO Cam, is a photography app created in 2011 by founders Joel Flory and Greg Lutze. The app has spiked in popularity in recent years, having over 30 million users.

Junior Isabella Montano uses VSCO as a platform to share and view photography and art of her interest.

“VSCO gives me a creative space to share pictures with other people who are also into photography and editing,” Montano said.

Montano, a VSCO user for over three years, said she uses the app to meet other people from around the world with the same interest in art and photography as her. She said she utilizes the app as a creative outlet to express her artistic style through photos and videos.

“VSCO inspires me to want to explore other artistic ventures like drawing and music,” Montano said.

Montano said she prefers using VSCO over other social media apps, such as Instagram or Twitter, because she feels there is more room for experimenting and exploring creative boundaries. She said she feels like VSCO is targeted towards people who have similar hobbies and pastimes, where as with Instagram, the target demographic is a broad range of people of all ages and interests.

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-junior Isabella Montano

-sophomore Gareth Gill

“On Instagram, you don’t see as much variety in the photography content,” Montano said.

For Montano, VSCO also goes beyond sharing her personal photography. She uses other people’s profiles as style inspiration to help give her ideas for pieces to add to her closet.

“On VSCO, you see a lot of bold fashion,” Montano said. “It definitely has influenced me to want to change up my look.”

Although VSCO may look indistinguishable from other social media platforms on the surface, Montano said she thinks the app is unique from other platforms. Montano said she feels VSCO is more for amateur photographers and editors looking to network and get exposure.

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VSCO is a place full of genuine and interesting people. I use VSCO to express myself by showing people the real me. I feel like everyone there accepts me for who I am.

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VSCO gives me a creative space to share pictures with other people who are also into photography and editing. VSCO inspires me to want to explore other artistic ventures like drawing and music.

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Picture perfect: Sophomore Gareth Gill poses for a picture to post to his Visual Supply Co Camera (VSCO) account. VSCO was created in 2011 by founders Joel Flory and Greg Lutze to give individuals an opportunity to present their creativty to the app’s 30 million users.

“VSCO definitely has a more artistic Sophomore Gareth Gill, a VSCO user feel,” Montano said. “It also has more since 2016, said he feels the app is a safe serious editing features than Instagram space for him to express himself away and other apps.” from the judgement of others. He said he

“VSCO is a welcoming environment free of bullies and people who want to put you down,” Gill said. “It has allowed me to break free of my insecurities and show people what I love and what I love to do.”

Peer Counseling and Social Media teacher Jennifer Cook believes that apps like VSCO are important for teens to express themselves. Cook said that social media can be a fantastic way to share information and experiences.

“Since teenagers use technology in all aspects of their lives, it makes sense that they would also use it for their creative ventures,” Cook said.

Cook believes it is extremely important to foster a positive online climate when using apps like VSCO to prevent abuse and cyberbullying. She said that social media platforms are a way for teens to identify and explore their identities.

“If the people teenagers interact with are positive, it can be good for selfconfidence,” Cook said.

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International music lovers share passion

BY ALEXA BRAXTON

With such a diverse student body, the Bay consists of students who appreciate music from several different cultures and languages. Junior Lauren Sachs was born and raised in the United States, but she spent her summer in Israel on a program called High School in Israel (HSI). She said this program allowed her to become enriched in the culture and music of Israel.

“I just recently discovered how good Israeli music is and I’m obsessed; it’s so good and fun to listen to at any time or place of the day,” Sachs said. “I’m so glad someone introduced me to this style of music.”

While studying abroad on HSI, she made many new friends and built strong connections with them. She was gone for six weeks, and during this time, one of her counselors introduced her to Isreali music. Once Sachs heard the first song her counselor showed to her, she was hooked.

“I don’t speak Hebrew, so it is hard at times to understand what the song is saying or actually means,” Sachs said.

Like Sachs, junior Mourice Muvdi said he also listens to music significant to his Hispanic culture. Muvdi said he enjoys listening to music in his free time.

“My whole family speaks Spanish fluently, so whenever we are in the car going anywhere, we are always playing Spanish music,” Muvdi said. “I’ve just

grown up listening to it and I actually really enjoy it, but I enjoy listening to Brazlian music way more.”

Sach’s favorite singer is Omer Adam.

Sachs said that she is nowhere near fluent in Hebrew, but a good friend of hers on the trip explained the meanings of the songs, which allowed Sachs to enjoy them even more.

“I honestly don’t think I would understand anything I was listening to if it weren’t for my friend,” Sachs said.

Muvdi said he believes current day music is heavily influenced by the Brazlian culture. He said Brazilian music is becoming more popular at the parties that he attends.

“As I am from Columbia, I speak fluent Spanish, but I am working on understanding Portugese,” Muvdi said.

“I enjoy listening to Brazilian music as it is becoming more popular amongst my friends and I.” Biology and Anatomy teacher Mirayma Munoz said she also enjoys listening to international tunes, such as Spanish music. Munoz said Spanish music, no matter what language one speak, is always amazing.

“My whole family is Hispanic, so I have grown up listening to Spanish music,” Munoz said. “I have always enjoyed Spanish music, and I always listen to it on my free time. I love when it comes on the radio.”

While Muvdi does not speak Portugese fluently, he said he is working on learning

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Junior Lauren Sachs rides a camel in Jerusalem, where MR. WORLDWIDE: she spent her summer in Israel in a program called High School in Israel (HSI).

Sacks said the program inspired her passion for Israeli music.

and understanding the language. Two of Muvdis favorite Brazlian singers are Avine Vinny and Laun Santana. Muvdi said he would love to go to one of their concerts soon to hear them live.

“I’ve never been to an actual concert before, but I hope in the future to go to one,” Muvdi said.

Munoz said she does not listen to any other style of music other than Spanish, unless she is in the car and does not like any of the songs on the radio. She said she loves the Hispanic singer and rapper

Bad Bunny. Munoz said that she was excited when she saw that Bad Bunny was coming to Miami to perform, but she was devastated when she could not go to the concert.

“I’ve only been to a couple concerts in the past and they have been super good, and I heard many good things about Bad Bunny’s concerts, so I hope to see him perform in the future,” Munoz said. “I will listen to Spanish music as long as I live and will continue to enjoy it.”

Tri-M prepares for upcoming events

BY ISABELLA GROGAN

FEATURES/SPORTS PHOTO EDITOR

The Music Honor Society at the Bay, Tri-M, is a club for students who have an interest in various types of music. The club’s mission is to recognize musical leadership throughout members of the chorus, piano, guitar, American Musical Theatre, color guard and band. Senior and President of Tri-M Laura Geary said the club performs at retirement centers, collaborates with other schools and tutors students in elementary school.

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I love knowing that I am a part of a club that is able to help my students achieve their dreams of getting into their dream school.

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-adviser Bradley Franks

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SONG SESsion: The Music Honors Society held their first meeting in the “This club introduced me to other music room. Junior and Vice President Gianna Chavez said the goal of the performing art classes and clubs within club was to expand their outreach to students and involve more of a variety of the school,” Geary said. “At first, I was preforming arts sections at the Bay.

solely a band member, but thanks to Tri-M, I was introduced to our chorus program.”

Geary said she joined Tri-M as a freshman. She said she was looking to meet other students that share the same interests in the performing arts.

“I am extremely happy with my decision in joining Tri-M because now I play a big part in bringing students

together,” Geary said. “I couldn’t imagine my life without the club because I’ve gained so much from being a member.”

Junior and Vice President Gianna Chavez said her goal for the club is to expand their outreach to the different music programs at the Bay. She said in the past, the club has been heavily populated by band members, and she would like

more people involved from different performing arts sections at the Bay. “It would be great to have not just band members in the club because it’s important for different people that enjoy doing different types of performing arts so that they can bond and get to know the other types of arts,” Chavez said.

Tri-M adviser Bradley Franks said

he would like to see the club do more outreach programs. He said his favorite type of event the club participates in is going to retirement homes and performing.

“It warms my heart to see how happy the people in the [retirement] homes get when they watch the club members perform,” Franks said. “I also think it teaches the students a great lesson on giving back to the community and putting smiles on people’s faces.”

One major event they take part in is Relay For Life. At the Relay For Life event, Tri-M has a booth, and depending on the theme, they offer certain prizes.

Chavez said in the past, they have offered food, such as fried Oreos, and have had a tarot card reader.

“I like that our club does interesting things like having someone come and read peoples’ cards because many other clubs just have bean bag toss or board games,” Chavez said. “It makes our club more interesting.”

Franks said he thinks Tri-M is a great club for students talented in any art program at the Bay because many of them do not qualify to be in other honor societies. He said he has had many students use their membership in the club when applying to colleges to enhance their application.

“Being a part of an honor society gives students an advantage to get into any school,” Franks said. “I love knowing that I am a part of a club that is able to help my students achieve their dreams of getting into their dream school.”

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The Circuit staff reviews six movies that promote characters experiencing new beginnings.

“Wonder”

“Cocoon”

News / A&E photo editor

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by hannah shulby

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“Wonder” was released in movie theaters Nov. 17, 2017, and was originally based on the award-winning book written by R.J. Palacio. The plot is centered around the character Auggie Pullman (Jacob Tremblay), who has been homeschooled until one day, he is sent to a mainstream elementary school. Even as a young actor, Tremblay was still able to convey such a heartwarming and realistic feeling. Due to his facial deformity, it elicited how others treated Auggie.

The depiction of this boy and the many struggles he faces are expressed vividly through the movie in details that are too hard to convey through the book. The effects and makeup used to portray Auggie’s facial deformities were realistic and impressive. Auggie shows compassion and his ability to overcome many hardships teaches a good moral; his perseverance is inspiring. “Wonder” doesn’t just focus on Auggie but also the struggles his family has to overcome, which may make the story more understandable and relatable. The movie is quite lengthy, as it is almost two hours long, but the storyline is interesting the whole way through. “Wonder” has the capability to invoke many different emotions through the entirety of the storyline. Overall, the movie conveys a heartfelt message about an individual’s circumstances and how he masters newfound friendships and life skills.

The movie expresses the perspective that anyone can have a new beginning.

In “Cocoon,” a group of retired senior citizens, led by Don Ameche (Art Selwyn), Wilford Brimley (Ben Luckett) and Hume Cronyn (Joe Finley), stumble over a youth fountain. The fountain is a private pool that happens to house unexpected alien cocoons, which have curious life-energizing influences on the seniors. The plot of the film balances from the perspectives of the men and the aliens as they seek more information on the cocoons. In this process, the seniors find a new outlook on life as they clash with the aliens that were also discovering the cocoons. While “Cocoon” is an action-packed, thrilling film, it takes a long time to get to the action, which is the film’s biggest flaw. Also, the film was unnecessarily long, sitting at two hours; the plot could have been condensed to be shorter and faster-moving. The story’s driven nature eventually wore at the halfway mark, and many of the lighter scenes in the film feel rather tacky. The meaning behind the movie is about the journey they take to solve the mystery about the cocoons, and as some characters pass on the way, they learn how to adjust to their new life in the afterlife. “Cocoon” also contains the idea of making the best of the little moments on Earth. Just about every character in the film comes to understand how to live in the afterlife, and it portrays a new chapter of their lives in which they have to start over.

“Big”

“Mean Girls”

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BY Jen SIlverman

The 1998 film “Big” underlines the story of 12-yearold Josh Baskin (David Moscow), who wishes upon a Zoltar fortune teller machine to be “big” after being denied from entering a carnival ride. Although the machine is unplugged, it dispenses a card that reads “your wish is granted.” The following morning, Josh wakes up as an adult (Tom Hanks), and he desperately attempts to convince his mother and best friend of the reality of his unusual situation. After gaining the trust of his friend Billy (Jared Rushton), the two work together to relocate the Zoltar machine.

As the plot follows the adventures of the two friends, the comedic aspects of the film shine through. From Josh’s promotion to an impressive marketing job in the toy industry to the purchase of his toy-filled luxury apartment, the film remains lighthearted throughout. Although “Big” is mostly upbeat, it also demonstrates the difficulty Josh faces through a newfound relationship with co-worker Susan (Elizabeth Perkins) and pressures at work, resulting in him longing to return to childhood. The incorporation of these different themes and emotions allows for the actors’ abilities to truly shine.

The film also touches on the pressures associated with being forced to grow up too fast, which proves that not all new beginnings can be beneficial. Although the idea of transforming into an older version of oneself can be seen as a cliche in the movie industry, “Big” strays from the redundancy of films with similar narratives; the impeccable performance of Tom Hanks allows for the film’s raw emotions to feel more believable.

The 2004 classic movie “Mean Girls” explains the story of new student Cady Heron (Lindsay Lohan) as she starts her transition into life in the suburbs of Illinois. Heron was born and raised in Africa as her parents worked there, and she was homeschooled her whole life. Her new beginning in America was a huge transition, allocating lots of opportunities at North Shore High School. The popular clique, referred to as “The Plastics,” consisted of Regina George (Rachel McAdams), Gretchen Wieners (Lacey Chabert) and Karen Smith (Amanda Seyfried); they ruled the school with their mean tactics and high beauty standards. Outcasts Janis Ian (Lizzy Caplan) and Damian Leigh (Daniel Franzese) take Cady under their wing, and when “The Plastics” see potential in Cady, Damian and Ian urge her to go along with it to mess with the popular girls. Ultimately, Cady struggles to balance her outcast friend group with “The Plastics,” and she hurts the feelings of both parties along the way. The movie is extremely well done, offering insight to high school situations, humorous entertainment and an important lesson to stay true to oneself. For this film’s amazing features, it is no doubt that the movie has become a classic in American culture.

While on the surface it appears to be a high school drama, the humor and lessons intertwined create a cult-following for the film, leading to two other movies in the series. This popular film did a fantastic job portraying the new beginning Cady Heron experienced while intertwining meaningful lessons and humorous events.

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The 2009 drama/sport movie, “The Blindside” is an inspirational account of a true story in which struggling Michael Oher (Quinton Aaron) is taken in by a wealthy family and eventually ends up playing for the National Football League (NFL). The film begins by explaining the relevance of the defense position and who meets the criteria. There is then a transition when overweight Oher appears in disheveled clothes. This tells a lot about the character’s physical identity and presents a sad side to his life, yet still leaves questions regarding his personality traits unanswered. The emotional roller coaster of Oher’s life is narrated by Leigh Anne Tuoghy (Sandra Bullock), the woman who takes Oher in as her son. The Tuoghy’s quickly recognize his unfortunate living conditions, but also see Michael’s kind heart and protective instincts. The family then introduces him to the game of football. There are several heart-melting scenes including when Leigh Anne stands up to her racist friends, when Oher is adopted and when he tend to his new younger brother in a car crash. The characters show their strength throughout the entire movie, and use past scenarios to better themselves. One example is when Oher used the car crash to fix his mindset on the field which was an empowering, emotional moment. The way the Tuoughy members took Oher in and helped him succeed was moving. Overall, the story is executed with themes such as the importance of family, accepting those who are different and finding potential in anybody.

The film “Wild” conveys a true story about Cheryl Strayed’s (Reese Witherspoon) life. After being pushed to the edge following her divorce and struggling with a heroin addiction, she embarks on a life-changing mission to hike the Pacific Crest Trail by herself with no prior training. “Wild” has a relatively slow beginning, as she is alone hiking a deserted trail, but when the movie picks up, the film becomes much more intriguing. At first, the film introduces her ex-husband, Paul (Thomas Sadoski), through a phone call. He is continuously featured throughout the film through the vivid flashbacks she has while hiking in California. Not only is her body dealing with a rigorous hike, but also heroin withdrawals, which adds to the struggles she encounters and highlights her impressive determination, sending a positive message to viewers. The plot begins to speed up when she meets Jonathan (Michiel Huisman), who she befriends by sharing her story with him. The rest of the film is fast-moving and captivating, and the friendship between Strayed and Jonathan demonstrates the importance of new beginnings. Witherspoon’s performance was impeccable and no other actor could have portrayed Strayed’s story as excellently.

She was able to demonstrate her struggles but in the strong demeanor that Strayed always carries. Because Strayed was able to embark on a mission that would create a new and better life for her, “Wild” contains an inspiring and motivational message.

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Passion pursual fuels summer experiences

BY COURTNEY LEVINSON PR MANAGER

The diverse population of over 4,500 students at the Bay allows for a student body that holds a wide range of talents and interests. Over the past summer, many of these students have traveled to or attended summer camps to pursue their passions. Junior Sydney Quildon took her passion to New York a number of times to explore her interest and talent in chorus.

“I went to New York with the [the Bay’s] chorus team and then with my own separate group,” Quildon said. “I stayed for about three weeks, but chorus had to go back after about a week. In my chorus part of the trip, we went to see two Broadway shows and on the second to last night of the trip, we were lucky enough to be able to perform at Carnegie Hall.”

Like Quildon, the Bay’s band director Jonathan Dor said the band was preparing for their season throughout the summer.

Whether it was group practices or training camps, he said they were always hard at work.

“We do a lot of summer trainings; we ran a lot of percussion and colorguard camps,” Dor said. “We had two of the camps in the month of June and another two in July. By the end of July, the band was meeting every Tuesday and Wednesday.”

Quildon said her trip opened up other opportunities, such as being able to introduce herself to influential people in the musical industry. She said she is proud to be a part of the Bay’s chorus group.

“I stayed longer for some meetings and auditions just to get a feel for what it would be like in that professional field of New York, where I hope to be and see myself in the future,” Quildon said.

“It was so great to get a taste of what the industry is like, and it taught me how to find meetings and auditions that I would have to schedule myself; it was the first time I had to advocate for myself without an adult to do that stuff for me”.

Junior Janey Marsh took part in programs this summer to further her career in the dance industry. Marsh traveled to Brea, California over the summer to participate in a three-day dance intensive at Brea Space. Brea Space is a dance studio where many people from all over the world come and take classes.

“I was looking forward to going to Brea Space for so long; I feel that they have some of the best dancers and choreographers in the world,” Marsh said.

“I was so grateful to be dancing with and learning from so many of my idols I follow on social media. ” Dor said it is important to get the band

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GOOD OL’ BROADWAY: Junior Sydney Quildon took her passions to New York as a part of the Bay’s Chorus team. During her time there, Quildon had the opportunity to meet the actor who plays Beetlejuice on Broadway, Alex Brightman.

working hard in the summer before the season starts. He said the band members would come in the morning for camp and stay until everything was perfect in the late afternoon.

“Leading up to our first days of school, we did our full band camp which was a week and a half long,” said Dor. Marsh said she worked every day from 3:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. She said although it was a lot of hard work, and she was exhausted at times, she knew it

would all be worth it. By the end of the week, she said she was inspired and an overall better dancer.

“I have always and will always be passionate about dance, so for me, this summer was a dream come true. This program has inspired me to come home and work even harder in my own studio,” Marsh said. “I know that I will continue to further my dance career. Brea Space taught me so much about how all my hard work in the studio will pay off.”

Children’s movie exhibits life lessons by agavni mehrabi

At first glance, it feels a little awkward when buying a ticket at the box office to a movie titled ‘Dora and the Lost City of Gold’. It feels even stranger when most every other seat is occupied by human beings, not four feet in height.

Yet, as soon as the movie unfolds, it is immediately evident that this is not just another children’s movie.

Brought to the silver screen by Nickelodeon Movies, this tale of adventure expertly interweaves relatable, coming-of-age themes such as dealing with change, being oneself, accepting others and valuing family into a fun-filled plotline.

The movie begins when Dora’s parents, professional explorers, decide to launch an expedition to the ancient Incan city of Parapata. Since the journey is considered quite dangerous, Dora is sent to live with the estranged family of her cousin Diego, in the big city of Los Angeles, until they return. Getting off the plane, Dora is in awe of just how different this metropolitan world is from her home in the foliage-filled jungles of Peru. As she adjusts to her new environment, she learns that high school is completely

uncharted territory. The relatable sight of her navigating the hallways with backpack in tow and eyes full of wonder certainly summons a smile.

Weeks later, during a school field trip, the story takes an exciting, unexpected turn when Dora is kidnapped by a group of mercenaries and flown to Peru along with Diego and two of her classmates.

When the teens wake up, they are saved by a man who informs them that the mercenaries are after Dora’s parents.

This is when Dora decides that they must trek through the jungle to find her parents before it is too late.

A powerful message emphasized throughout this film is to be oneself no matter what life brings. Dora is tested more than once in high school when her bright and bubbly personality is made fun of, and the embarrassment that this brings to Diego leads her to lose some faith in herself. However, while exploring the wilderness of Peru, Dora learns that true happiness is achieved when one lets his or her inner self shine through and is surrounded by those who appreciate this.

An especially memorable scene of this movie is when Dora and Diego find themselves in a world transformed into animation. This clip is particularly nostalgic, since it gives the rare opportunity to catch a glimpse of the characters in another light.

Another element that brings this

story to life is the superb performance delivered by actress Isabela Moner, in her role as Dora. Exceeding expectations, Moner effortlessly brings out the fearless, innocent, radiant nature iconic to this classic childhood character.

Overall, the movie ‘Dora and the Lost City of Gold’ definitely dazzles with its

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engaging storyline, lively characters and enduring lessons. It takes a well-traveled trope of gold and treasure and transforms it into something else entirely. Not only is it an excellent example of a children’s film, but also a notable project in the adventure genre as a whole. Its multifaceted essence makes it a pleasure to watch.

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Second language creates advantage Every student registered in an American public school system must meet the academic requirements of that state to graduate. Currently, learning a second language is not one of these essential standards throughout the nation.

However, being able to speak a foreign language is a useful and beneficial skill to acquire; therefore, learning a second language should be required in order to earn a high school diploma.

Bottom Line: All students in both public and private schools should be required to learn a second language as a graduation requirement due to its usefullness Most high schools that make learning a foreign language a requirement do it for the sole purpose of tremendously benefitting their students’ futures.

Nowadays, many local, public and outof-state, private universities require students to have at least two years worth of a language credit on their applications.

Consequently, if high school students did not take any language courses, they would lose any chance they had to get into certain colleges. Even if various school curriculums did not make foreign languages mandatory, it still improves students’ prospects for college admission.

Advisers enjoy seeing the focus, drive and determination of students who have

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invested in learning a foreign language over the course of several years.

Being able to fluently speak a second language as a student is a major benefit in a variety of ways. For one, it enhances students’ communication skills. After taking a number of years of a language course, most could be considered bilingual. This allows teens to be able to speak to people from different countries and deepen their understanding of diversified cultures around the world as language and culture are intertwined.

This is significant in order to maintain

a sense of peace and friendship between the roughly seven billion people residing on Earth. In the process of learning a new language, students can even comprehend modern and interesting information about their own native language and culture they did not know before.

Furthermore, studies have shown that people who learn a second language at a younger age are better at multitasking and focusing than monolinguals. According to pandatree.com, this is because these people have more gray matter in the regions of their brain involved in decision-

making. Other studies of thousands of high school students have found those who have taken the time to master a foreign language course in school tend to perform better on the ACT for the English and Mathematics sections and the verbal portion of the SAT. Often, being fluent in at least two different languages also broadens career opportunities, especially as a student.

If someone who is bilingual is being compared to someone who is monolingual for a certain job, the person with the ability to attract a greater diversity of customers is more than likely going to receive the job. This skill also allows people to make a higher-paying salary. Albert Saiz, an economist from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), determined there is a 2% salary premium for American college graduates who can speak a foreign language versus those who can’t.

The specific language spoken determines the amount of the boost in salary. For instance, anyone who is hired that speaks German can have up to a 3.8% percent raise which accumulates over time.

Overall, the variety of benefits that come from learning a foreign language is not only a temporary benefit for students but also a substantial advantage in the long run. Between improving one’s chances at college acceptances and being hired while also bettering one’s communication and test-taking skills, all schools across the nation should make an intentional effort to make learning a foreign language in school a requirement.

FLASH OF BRILLIANCE YES Considering the amount of hard work and studying students put into school, they should be able to view their grades on Pinnacle. By doing so, students are able to see their success on assessments and/or realize that they will need to put in more effort in the future to receive a good grade on the assessment. There is no better feeling than putting in numerous hours of studying and being able to go on Pinnacle after a test is done and seeing an ‘A’ in the gradebook. The gradebook also provides deadlines for upcoming assignments, so it allows students to check what is due for the next class. Another advantage of Pinnacle is being able to see potential missing assignments when a student is absent from a class. Without checking the website, students may gradually start to fall behind and not realize. Many teachers today do not pass back tests after they are taken; instead, these teachers move into the next chapter immediately after students take the previous test. In this case, if students are not able to view their grades on Pinnacle, they will never have the ability to know how they did on earlier assessments. Therefore, students will not know if they need to try a different method of studying, or simply study more before the next test. For all these reasons, students should be able to view their grades on Pinnacle.

- Sophia Busto

Should students be able to view their grades on Pinnacle?

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NO

Students are prone to anxiety and other negative symptoms as a result of the stress they undergo in high school. The Bay is a very competitive school and students are constantly trying to outdo each other to boost their GPA or class rank. This has pushed aside the eagerness to learn in classrooms and has created a new environment where all that matters is the grade a student receives. If students were unable to view their grades on Pinnacle, it would take the focus off of what letter grade they have in their classes and instead push them to always try their best regardless. Not only would this benefit the students, but it would also help out teachers as well. Teachers are pressured to grade papers and exams as soon as possible.

This adds hours to their workload and results with them having to work on weekends and spend long nights checking over assessments.

Without this pressure, teachers would have time to do more reviews to help students learn from their mistakes because they would have more time in their schedule to plan it. This way students can focus on learning the content rather than getting their work done for the sole purpose of getting a grade back. Students would ultimately be better off without having the ability to check Pinnacle constantly because it would create a more relaxed and intentional school environment.

- Sofia Russ

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New construction creates hysteria Most students are well aware of the construction occurring on campus. This construction has brought up questions on how environmentally friendly the building will be. It has become clear the administration is being considerate of the environment in this process. Initially, it seemed as though they had not accounted for the possible harmful effects on our local ecosystem, but once minimal research had been done, that narrative is shattered.

The administration chose to take a long eight to ten-week process of root pruning in order to safely transplant the trees to the southern areas of the school.

Though they are putting extra time and effort to protect the environment, they can not circumvent harming it when clearing the area for the foundation. It is virtually impossible to follow through with this without causing damage in the process; the fact that they are even putting this amount of effort into a risky construction plan is remarkable. Not to mention, the area was already covered in concrete so that fact added another layer of protection to the surrounding area.

Aside from how the construction impacts the environment, the actual building seems to contain features that will facilitate the reduction of the school’s ecological footprint. The building’s rendered plans have numerous windows that will permit the natural flow of light

rather than it being absorbed into the walls. Furthermore, with this extended flow of light, teachers will feel less of a need to have their lights on during class. Ultimately, this would minimize the use of electricity in the building.

Of course, this is not a perfectly green building, but it is a much better option than the portables. The portables are not only uncomfortable for teachers and students, but they also use more energy to strengthen the air conditioning. Also, the water dispensers within each portable are adding unnecessary plastic use, due to the cups used, that will be replaced by water fountains in the new building.

While the construction will inevitably hurt the environment, the delayed benefits outweigh this impact. The portables are destructive in the long-term timeline so their replacement is excellent. In the context of the environment, the goal is better, not perfect. It is unrealistic to expect perfection, there just needs to be improvement. By creating this building, the Bay’s ecological footprint is being reduced which is sensible compared to a net-zero footprint, meaning absolutely no damage is left behind.

Now that the portable area is obsolete, the administration has the opportunity to use it to help the environment. Hopefully, they take out the concrete and allow for the land to be used for natural groundwater filtering and heat absorption. It would also

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be admirable for the space to be used for new environment-oriented programs. For example, the student body could benefit from a gardening program that could possibly be held on top of the building.

The idea of this rooftop garden might be possible on the new building which would reduce heat absorption as well. Moreover, the area could become a comfortable place to house other projects for science teachers instead of using the courtyard.

Not only is this new building a fantastic resource for education, but it is also able to reduce heat absorption, insulate the building and reduce noise in the building from the students’ movement outside. There are numerous possibilities for the administration to reduce the Bay’s ecological footprint and lead students in making a positive impact on our environment.

Letters to the Editor Guidance counselors should provide more sufficient advice for their students’ needs

I feel that the school’s guidance counselors don’t guide the students as they should. The guidance counselors don’t pay specific attention to all of their students when that is the point of their job. Many students find the guidance counselors necessary to succeed in high school but at Cypress Bay, that necessity is lacked. I wish that the guidance counselors would be more involved in a student’s academic career and reach out to students who are struggling. The only time that guidance counselors are truly involved is during course selection; however, they are dealing with so many students that they can’t give you specific advice or input on your path.

-Brett Vandam, senior

Students should be more considerate when eating lunch and throw their trash away One of my biggest pet peeves in this school is that kids don’t throw out their food after they finished eating lunch.

Inside the cafeteria there are kids who don’t care about clean floors, so they just throw their food that they didn’t finish on the floor, especially outside.

Sometimes when it’s windy outside, the food or drinks can travel everywhere and going on other people and make an even bigger mess. I think that students should clean up after themselves.

-Nicole Perez, sophomore

School spirit needs to be heightened in order to fulfill the true high school experience

I always see videos and photos of schools online or on social media that go all out for their spirit days and give their full support to their sports teams and I genuinely wish Cypress was like that.

Typically, for homecoming or any other spirit days, hardly anyone dresses up or if they do dress up they don’t go all out.

I’ve grown to become very proud of my school and they way cypress does things however I’m not proud of the spirit we have. A small percentage of the school participates in homecoming (which SGA works so hard on) or goes to the games to support the teams playing. We may not be the best team out there, but when people come together and cheer on a team, they can do just a little bit better. With a school of nearly 5,000 it’s disappointing to see the lack of pride and spirit put into our school, this is something I wish I could truly change.

-Jack McMahon, senior

Traffic has become overbearing and more underclassmen should take the bus

As we all know, Cypress Bay has a huge population so traffic in the morning is complicated. Not only was traffic bad last year, it has gotten ten times worse this school year. I’ve tried to think about what could have made traffic so much worse this year and I have come to the conclusion that less people take the bus.

Usually, freshmen and sophomores take the bus but this year I feel like most of them have their parents drive them to school. Having their parents drive them

to school can make a big difference on Administration should work the amount of traffic. With around 5,000 towards creating a friendlier students, one can not expect to get to school environment school in 10 minutes.

The horrendous restraints towards -Lauren Maykut, senior our freedom is a huge flaw in an otherwise flawless school. Now that the Juniors should be offered walls are painted gray, there are fences at afternoon privilege along with every turn, along with the construction seniors which limits mobility and room to eat during lunchtime, school is perceived One major issue in Cypress currently in a much more ominous light. School is that juniors and seniors are assigned seems much less like a campus, and certain privileges. In the past, Cypress much more like a correctional facility. randomly gave juniors and seniors Allowing students to paint the bland morning and afternoon privilege; gray colors of our school to beautiful however, recently they changed this. Many artwork and removing the fence that students, particularly some athletes, have enclosing students to shoulder and to get to school very early and therefore shoulder when students try to get to don’t get to use their privilege. Also, many their mode of transportation would juniors are dual enrolled allowing them really boost the moral of students and to have afternoon privilege while others the image of Cypress Bay. don’t which is unfair to students in need -Jonah Wilentz, sophomore of afternoon privilege. Although the idea of having separate privileges by grade Letters to the editor are encouraged as might have seemed easier, in reality, it has part of The Circuit’s mission as a caused many problems for students. public forum. Submissions should not -Lindsay Zifrony, junior exceed 300 words; they should be

Art students should repaint walls to liven up the campus I’m still upset they got rid of the murals. They were one of the things that made our school unique. They were also extremely pretty. I felt like the color gave the school a lively feeling. Now that we don’t have them, it feels really gloomy. It also doesn’t allow me to feel as creative and inspired as I originally was.

-Joey Millberg, junior

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Abundance of online courses takes away from educational opportunities

As each generation emerges further into the digital age, more universities are switching to online classes. Some colleges have even installed programs that give its participants the sole option of taking online courses, such as the Pathway to Campus Enrollment (PACE) program at the University of Florida (UF). This method of learning has been causing a recent decline in students’ performances over the past several years.

For one, some students simply need face-to-face interactions with their professors and classmates in order to succeed in the course. With online classes, meeting the professor is an unlikely event.

Likewise, the only way the participants of the class communicate is when sporadic discussions are assigned; this typically occurs about four times per course. This leads the student to essentially be on his or her own during the class and have minimal resources to aid him or herself in completing it. As a result, it will be much easier for the student to receive a poor grade and hinder his or her overall grade point average (GPA).

Furthermore, not only are these undergraduates suffering academically, they are also being deprived of a fully developed social life. In a typical public university, lecture rooms consist of about 250 students where many interactions occur. These interactions can lead to expanded friendships and extend people’s networks. With this increase in online classes, students have less of an opportunity to build these relationships, thus denying themselves of social interactions.

For example, the popular institute UF has significantly increased the amount of online courses they offer and many majors fall under them, especially business-related ones. This is due to the number of students at the university

and the limited number of seats offered in each class. Nowadays, it is almost inevitable that every student will have to take an online class in order to receive their desired degree. This can be detrimental to achieving a bachelor’s or master’s degree if a student fails the given online class simply because they are not accustomed to it.

However, online courses could also serve some benefits. For one, they teach self-discipline and responsibility to those who take them. Although the professor could send out reminders and check up on their students, the majority of the course relies on the participant checking the class syllabus and contacting the professor if they have an issue or question. With these requirements also come needing time management and organizational skills that are also key factors of succeeding in life. These skills can aid students in their future endeavors when they enter adulthood and have to be responsible for themselves.

Still, even though these advantages may come for upperclassmen, students transferring from high school to college could find these classes intimidating.

From being used to seeing their teachers several times a week to not at all, the change can be too much to handle for some. Again, this could cause failing rates to increase or the student could never become fully adjusted to his or her new school environment.

Because of these reasons, it is clear that online schooling could easily become a problem for various universities, especially for underclassmen. The schools should attempt to make changes that will allow more students to take engaging classes rather than learn the content themselves from a computer screen.

Location of construction contributes to dangerous hazards during fire drills Within one week, the Bay held two fire drills in preparation for a real casualty.

Due to the construction taking place on campus, classes from opposite sides of the school are forced to maneuver around the school and meet on the football field during fire drills. Although these drills are extremely imperative, this new system seems to be inefficient and almost hazardous.

With a population of nearly 5,000

students, crowds, chaos and traffic arise.

Some classes out in the portables are unable to make it to the field in time and due to the construction of the new building, students in the buildings are instructed to walk through the hallways rather than outside. This construction, in time, will bring a great, new aspect to The Bay, however, in the meantime, it poses a blockage as it closes off a large portion of the courtyard. When thousands of

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Teens are forgoing high school experience by focusing on college

As the 2019-2020 seniors began their last year of high school, the college application process began as well. The acceptance procedure is long and repetitive, with multiple steps and much effort to create a perfect representation of who each individual is as an overall student.

With the amount of preparation needed throughout high school, such as enrolling in college classes and participating in extracurriculars, the process hinders the high school experience by pressuring students to focus too much on the future. Instead, students should take their last year of high school education to reflect on their past and present, rather than spending time focusing their attention on balancing a rigorous class schedule and college applications.

As a junior and a senior, students at the Bay have the opportunity to participate in Dual Enrollment courses or College Academy at Broward College, two programs that allow students to experience college classes off-campus. Options include enrolling full time or having a mix between courses held on-campus or online. Allowing students to enroll in college full-time during high school encourages them to disconnect from the high school experience. It would be more beneficial to not take many off-campus classes when public schools, such as the Bay, have two college course programs, AP and AICE. In addition, high school classes accommodate the students because they are able to choose a course based on difficulty level. Enrolling fulltime through College Academy forces students to miss out on significant memories, such as lunch, pep rallies, homecoming and prom. It is important for students to balance their schedules with challenging classes, but never to place too much pressure on themselves to succeed in school or begin college full-time. students attempt to walk to the same place, at the same time the movement is slow and often comes to a stop due to too many people in one area at once.

Rather than this hectic situation presented in several of the same drills, new routes could be introduced. For instance, students in the far portables could possibly evacuate to a closer, yet still safe, area such as the field behind the portables, which was done in previous years. In the case of a fire, students should know a route to the football field, however, not in the case that the fire is within the route to the field. For students in the 300s building, they are directed to walk through the building, but what if the fire is in the hallway? Having multiple fire drills with the same routes, just different periods, does help students know how to reach safety from all classes, however, preparing for several cases should be a priority. Practicing several routes would ready students and teachers for any unexpected scenario.

Another time when drills should be necessary is during lunches. Even though it is difficult since students are in several

As more students apply to these universities, an increase in enrollment rates and a decrease in acceptance rates have occurred. With a larger selection pool of applicants, institutions are becoming increasingly difficult to get into. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, fall enrollment in degree-granting institutions increased 12 percent in 2016 to 19.8 million from 17.8 million in 2006.

Furthermore, the percentage of American students who are of a different ethnicity than Caucasian enrolling in college institutions has also been increasing. This not only creates tougher competition between students, but makes the college application process increasingly difficult.

More time is needed to be spent ensuring the student produces a well-developed application. However, a balance between education and socializing must be within reach.

Bottom Line: High schoolers should focus on their present rather than their future High school is not just about the end result, but the journey as well. It is an experience where students create everlasting memories, friendships and learn important lessons. It is necessary for adolescents to be able to adapt and live this period in their lives to the fullest rather than pushing themselves too far and forgetting what high school is really about. In the end, education is universal and material can be learned from anywhere. However, high school is an experience that cannot be replaced. Students should not be stressed about their future and understand timelines are necessary and should not be rushed. places and spread out, administration should guide the kids in the cafeteria in case a fire does spark during the third period.

On Sept. 5, a small fire and smoke arose in a bathroom in the 300s building while lunches were taking place. Because no drill had been previously initiated during the time frames, students were not as prepared as they could have been.

Luckily, faculty and students executed the mishap smoothly, even those in the cafeteria, however, this will not always be the case.

Being nearly the 17th year since establishment, the Bay faculty has experienced and is well prepared for any situation that arises. The matter of the construction, right in the center of the school, poses a new and previously unfaced problem. Several solutions and paths should be brainstormed and tested to ready the students and classes all around the campus for any threatening or surprising fires.

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Aspiring doctor fulfills life-long goal

This past summer, I spent two weeks studying at Harvard University, an Ivy League college located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. I was enrolled in a PreCollege Program that revolved around stem cell research, biology and the promises of regenerative medicine.

My interest in the field and my desire to pursue a career in stem cell research fueled my motivation and excitement for this program, as well as my personal connection to Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) as I have two siblings who have it.

The Harvard Pre-College Program is an immersive, collaborative and most importantly, transformative college experience. Working with classmates from around the world, coming from 73 different countries, opened up many opportunities to thrive in a dynamic and supportive academic environment. The independence the program provided was a great insight into the life of a real college student at Harvard. As part of the program, I was able to visit a research lab that is currently making many contributions to society and revolutionizing the landscape of medicine.

During the program, I gained access to exclusive resources and tools and was taught how to use them. The library, professors and classmates were all educational resources and allowed me to learn more about the field. This is a skill that will help me excel in college as a freshman in college, I will know how to approach research and writing papers.

Utilizing Harvard’s private libraries, book selections and online research papers, I constructed and developed a research project of my own which I presented to the class with a partner at the conclusion of the two weeks. Having the ability to use some of the finest resources in the world and finding information rarely found anywhere else allowed me to generate ideas for my own research endeavors.

I was further introduced to college life not only by attending challenging classes, but also by living in Harvard dormitories, eating at the dining hall and enjoying fun excursions as well as academic activities.

My dormitory was Mather House where I resided with other Pre-College students, resident directors and proctors who provided mentoring and support.

In addition to the historic Annenberg dining hall, there were several other food trucks and restaurants in Harvard Square. I also attended academic exploration activities where lectures were given by Harvard students on specific subjects they have been researching and studying. Seeing the passion and motivation of these students inspired me to want to dedicate my life to knowledge.

The Pre-College Program offers many intellectually stimulating co-curricular activities beyond the classroom. With faculty and Harvard-affiliated experts, I had the opportunity to participate in workshops on varying topics such as philosophy, statistics and public speaking. This enabled me to expand my interests in other fields by watching these presentations. I could learn about other topics and subject areas that were either similar or distinct to the class I was in.

I also got to experience and enjoy day trips on the weekends to places such as Newport Beach, Rhode Island, where I got the opportunity to cliff walk, and other remote areas in the quaint town.

In addition to those events, there were many museums and historic buildings accessible to Harvard students that I could tour.

One of the most important aspects of the whole experience was the time I spent in the classroom. The course taught me the quintessential knowledge of regenerative medicine and stem cell biology, their promises for the future and the associated ethical and societal challenges. Being in a classroom with highly regarded Harvard professors among other extremely intelligent students was an inspiring learning experience. Several key concepts in the stem cell field and genetic techniques that define the role of stem cell research were taught on a daily basis. The amount of knowledge passed down from these professors was incredible. They had a true desire to teach the students and for us to learn.

Beyond learning about biology and some important techniques, such as making a mouse model, stem cell assays and genetic tools for lineage tracing, I was given the opportunity to develop life skills in critical thinking by reading and discussing primary scientific literature, public speaking and collegelevel scientific writing. My ability to use these skills and techniques I learned will inspire me to pursue my passions as well as bring my knowledge to other academic settings.

At the conclusion of the program, I utilized Harvard’s research, resources and tools to put together an interactive presentation and research proposal that I presented to the group.

This was one of the most memorable and greatest experiences of my life. I will never forget the skills I learned and the impression it left on me. The experience gained at the Harvard Pre-College Program was incomparable to anything else. I feel so grateful to have been exposed to such important skills and the ability to critically read and understand

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Doctor in training: Junior Jake Miller embarks on a two week Pre-College program at Harvard University. During the program, he studied stem cell research and learned from various professors at the university. He said he will remember the lessons he learned as he begins applying for college.

complicated research. This is definitely an important aspect for anybody looking to work or participate in the scientific field.

In addition, getting a preview of

college life is helpful to prepare for the future. I highly recommend a pre-college experience for all college-bound students who want a glimpse into their future.

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Golf enthusiast attends academy to boost skill

Golf is one of the most important aspects of my life. This past summer, I embarked on a two-week-long trip to one of the largest golf destinations in the country, Hilton Head, South Carolina to attend an esteemed golf academy that is known worldwide, the International Junior Golf Academy (IJGA).

On Saturday, July 13, I flew in to Savannah, Georgia and proceeded on a 30-minute car ride until I finally got to the academy. When I arrived, I was told by the camp director to unpack and settle in to my house which I shared with three roommates.

All three of them were from different countries, including Germany, Japan and Burma.

Throughout the time I was there, I grew exceptionally close with my new roommates by connecting with them through golf and other aspects of life.

After setting up my house, I went to the main building of the academy for orientation where I met new people in the camp.

The following morning, on July 12, was when training and practice began. My group participated in a one and a half-hour workout, followed by a trip to the driving range and putting green, a place to work on

putting, to practice our technique. After lunch, my group went to the course to walk nine holes of golf at either IJGA, Pinecrest Golf Club or Island West Golf Club.

Later in the day, I had some time to unwind from an exhausting practice.

Each night, the academy held an activity of which we had the option to bowl, play laser tag or go to the beach.

When the activity was over, we went back home and relaxed at the house until we wanted to go to sleep. After the first day, I felt really excited about the next two weeks to come and the friendships that I would create.

The rest of the week was extremely similar to Monday. Friday, however, was different. Everyone in the camp participated in an 18-hole tournament that lasted from 8 A.M. to 12 P.M. I thought the tournament was a great way to wrap up the week and show our new skills and techniques that we had learned. We had lunch delivered to us on the course while we were playing golf, and snacks were sold after the round.

The night entailed another activity of our choice with the options of going to Chick-Fil-A,

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Putt the work in: Sophomore Devin Pabian attends the International Junior Golf Academy (IJGA) over the summer in Savannah, Georgia. He said he participated in numerous practices over the course of 12 days where he worked on various skills such as putting, chipping and irons. He said he also developed a pre-shot routine which he used to help him focus more on being accurate when hitting the ball. While attending IJGA, he said he made new friends that he will keep relationships with forever.

Dairy Queen or a famous local ice cream parlor. Saturday was a field trip day where the whole camp went to a waterpark about 40 minutes away. It was extremely fun because there were many slides, a wave pool and a wave simulator. We got back to the academy in the late afternoon just in time for dinner and night activities.

Sunday was a relaxing day with the option of playing golf in the morning and afternoon. Since I was tired, I decided not to play golf and take a day off from the blistering heat. The upcoming week was almost identical to the one prior, with

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only the times and places of the activities and training being different.

On Saturday, I unwound at the pool for the majority of the day until three in the afternoon when I left for the airport to go home. I was extremely upset that I had to leave because I had such an amazing experience here. I enjoyed this trip because it was extremely beneficial to my golf game. Overall, I had an amazing experience that not only taught me new golfing techniques, but also the feeling of individual responsibility and freedom.

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