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Rana Abraham - Dental School, Addison Hope - Acker USF, Justin Bryan - Adriance Coast Guard, Tori Caitlin - Alford SPC, Ahmed Sherif Fouad - Ali SPC, James Tyler - Allister USF, Clarissa Angelica - Alvarez SPC, Juan Sebastian - Amado SPC/USF, Andrew Lee - Amstutz Navy, Wyatt Joseph - Anderson Undecided/Milirary, Karina Angel - Columbia University, Ismael Ahmad - Austin SPC/USF, Andre Nunes - Azevedo Portugal, Timothy Matthew - Bagnall Coast Guard, Vanesa Bajric - SPC, Wesley Baquero Bello - SPC, Jesse Bernard Barber - Airforce April Grace - Barrett Community College of Aurora University of Colorado, Morgan Bauerle - FGCU, Jonathan Carmen Behe - SPC, Arbresha Behluli - SPC, Naomi Grace Bellamy - Palm Beach Atlantic University, Amir S Ben-Hayon - UF, Jeremy Edward Benavente - USF, Richard Lee Bennett - SPC, Shane R Berendt SPC, Bruno Adrian Bernal - FSU, Maria Vanessa Bernal-Mendoza - SPC, Katherine Bessell - FSU, Erica J Blackmore Talahasse Community College, Marisa Ann Blackwood - USF, Erin B Blood - Florida Atlantic University, James Andrew Bochichio - SPC/USF, Elizabeth Denise Borneman - Georgetown University, Victoria Ashleigh Borneman - Georgetown University, Norman Anthony Bottie - SPC, Julia Bourdon - SPC, Alexander Scott Bradley - FSU, Tia Brinkman - SPC, Connery Damar Brinson - Greenboro College or SPC, Nermina Brljak - FSU, Sydney Brown - SPC (Early College), Donyale Lashane Buck - SPC & USF/BeuthunCook, Ryan Christopher Buckley - Computech, Kelley Elizabeth Butterfield - USF, Ryan Joseph Caddigan - SPC, Matthew C Calhoun -

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Features

May 24th, 2013 | Issue 5 | Paw Print Newspaper

Evoluting through high school morganFULLER

Freshman:

staff writer

the year of exposure. Unfamiliar community. New sights, new sounds, new…smells?

What is this outlandish place? The answer: a student’s first physical step toward their high school quadrennial. No matter the amount of confidence any freshman may seem to exude, they are all rookies with little sense of direction.

This is not a bad thing! It is expected. This is the year to soak in the surroundings. Get a good look at the social, athletic and educational aspects. Find methods of how to get comfortable and simply “survive” the next four years.

Junior: the year of exploration. Also known

as the year of trouble. We test our limits in order to find ourselves. Individual paths will spiral downward, skyrocket upward, or embody a rollercoaster. Teenagers are very malleable at this point. There is no right and there is no wrong.

that cliques have had time to form and plain ol’ satisfactory ruts have come to the surface, curiosity kicks in. What if I want to play a different sport? What if I want to have different types of friends? What if I am not giving myself the best high school experience possible? What if there is more to life than grades? Who am I?

rileyNARUM

Summer is just around the corner, and every year new expectations are set. A whole two months to do whatever you want without worrying about homework, tests, or pestering teachers. So, to help you fulfil the hopes for the best break of the year, here is a Summer 2013 Bucket List:

the year of certainty. We know who we are. We know who we want to be in our careers, relationships and ourselves. We have set new goals for ourselves and accomplished past goals. We have made friends and we have lost friends. Every little event from the past three years has shaped us into the beautiful individuals we are today. It is the final stretch and we can taste the freedom. What comes next? For some, it will be college, where we start out as freshman once again. This time we have a wiser head on our shoulders. Others will find themselves fighting for their country. There is also those who will go straight into the “real world” and work a full time job. Somehow, this strange, unfamiliar community is...familiar. At the end, we land back at the beginning. Another chapter of our lives that will need exposure, curiosity and exploration before we can find the comfortability and certainty that we crave.

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Play mini-golf

Go to a country concert. This summer a ton of great singers and bands are coming to the 1-800-Ask-Gary Amphitheatre including Blake Shelton, Miranda Lambert and Jason Aldean.

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Go roller skating.

Have a huge water balloon fight.

Go paddleboarding. The latest water activity seems to be paddleboarding. Explore mangroves or just relax out in the open waters.

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Bike to Clearwater Beach

Have a bonfire. Not one of the puny fires involving 3 twigs and some moss. Try going out into the woods or a friend’s big backyard.

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Set off fireworks on the Fourth of July. And have a “go big or go home” mentality.

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Go to a waterpark. Adventure Island is always a good choice if you’re not looking to drive to orlando.

staff writer

Most helpful:

Mr. Newberry

Most entertaining:

Mrs. Lawson

Most inspiring:

Mrs. Dimmer

Best clothes:

Mrs. Burns

Most likely to fail you:

Ms. Tait

Cutest couple:

Mr. & Mrs. Kitchen

Most schoolspirited:

Mrs. Diba

Most likely to win Jeopardy:

Mr. Kitchen

Best substitute:

Mr. Jaroszenko & Mrs. Majewski Most generous:

Most eccentric:

Mr. Kudelich

Most likely to be mistaken for a student:

Mr. Sica

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staff writer

Road trip to somewhere new! Grab some friends, fill up the tank, and drive. Go to a beach on the other coast, or up to a lake.

teacher V Countryside superlatives victoriaULINE

Summer of 2013 bucklist

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Senior:

Sophomore: the year of curiosity. Now

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Should have been a talk show host:

Mrs Trautwein Mr. Marn

Best hair (male Mr. Atherholt & Mrs. Prescott & female):

Opinion

May 24th, 2013 | Issue 5 | Paw Print Newspaper

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Dear class of 2014, katelynWABNUM

copy editor

Three hundred and seventy eight days stand between you and the freedom you so desire; three hundred and seventy eight days of college applications, scholarship profiles, Bright Futures finalization, cap and gown orders, perfecting SAT scores. As well as planning for homecoming, prepping for prom, fiving AP tests, signing up for senior breakfast...all leading up to graduation. If you are not overwhelmed yet, start to be.

Reflecting further into your past, through every inch grown and every smile shown, you see yourself changing radically. With this, the world around you evolves and so does your view of it. Once a whimsical, optimistic, care-free child, now a young adult on the brink of maturity with reality shoving away at your hopes and dreams.

The last three years of your life, quite possibly the three longest, have given you a glimpse of your lifelong identity and capabilities The year that lies ahead will undoubtedly warp this newfound image in good ways and bad.

If you experience one thing your senior year, it will be disappointment. No matter the aspect of life this occurs it is crucial to remember that you are successful.

“How old are you?”, “What is your favorite color?”, and “What do you want to be when you grow up?” are all among the questions youth have been faced with for the past century. At first, the answers come easy;

some along the lines of six and three-quarters, baby-blue, and the president. Later on, a little thought is required to come up with eleven, turquoise, and a heart surgeon.

Finally you are asked in a more sophisticated manner by your college admissions counselor; this has left you absolutely dumbstruck.

By now you have figured out that your kindergarten teacher was a liar and that there is no way all 17 of you and your classmates will make it to presidency. You are also hemophobic.

Although, the hue of your favorite color has fluctuated throughout the years, the daunting task of deciding what you will make of yourself has always remained constant.

Despite the pressure put on by parents and other adult figures, you still have time to make decisions like these. College is an exploratory time, that often extends throughout your entire life, meant to guide you toward your passion. So, enjoy the present time. Do not let the high hopes you hold for yourself make anything less pale in contrast.

This is really what it comes down to; not everyone is fea tured on T.V. programming in 17 different countries, not everyone has millions to donate to a cause of there choice, not everyone will have a lucky break and actually make it through the treacherous road to stardom- but this is life.

You will find happiness, you will find satisfaction. Take your time to sift through your shattered dreams to find glimpses of reality. Take this and never let go, for no one can ever take away your hard work, faith, and optimism.

Dear class of 2016, do not have time for friends. They are partially right; school does come first, but you always need to make You are a freshman now; carefree, no big assigntime for friends. ments...it is a laidback year for you. However beware Next year, do not goof off in your classes. Get all of next year. your work done so you do not have as much homeIt is exciting, I know, that you cannot wait to work. I get it you want to hang with your friends durfinally discard the nickname of “freshies” ing class, but you have to make the choice of hanging Next year is not so easy, though. Sophomore year out with your friends during school when you have less is much harder than freshman year. This 2012-2013 time with them or hang out with them after school you may have only had to read a few short stories in when you have a lot of time. your classes and did not have much homework. In Here is the key: learn time management. Go to bed the 2013-2014 year you will have novels to read and early, not twelve or one in the morning go to bed at 4-page essays to write. Every subject will give you ten. Sleep will help you stay focused in school, which homework and there will be no breaks, not even over will help your grades; plus, you will not take naps durthe weekend. More projects will be due. Projects that ing the day, which will give more time for friends. Eat typically take two weeks to complete will need to be more food, also, especially breakfast. A good meal at the required to finish in a week.

Right now I know it beginning of the day will help you focus and make you seems scary. You do not see how you are going to deal feel better during the day. with all of the extra work and have a life, but that’s Do not slack off, it will just put you farther behind in where I come in. school. The better you do in school the less school you Most parents say school comes first and that you will have to go through. I wish you all the best of luck.

haleyTROYER

staff writer

Dear class of 2015, alexMILLER

design editor

For the first few weeks of your junior year, you will feel invulnerable; you will no longer be an underclassman and, finally, more enjoyable classes will be available.

However, the time has come to begin expanding the horizons. Advanced Placement classes progressively become more difficult, Bright Futures volunteer hours start cracking down, and stress for acing the SAT and ACT sinks in.

It has been said by numerous juniors from previous years that they initially believed their junior year would be “easy” because they have officially been a Countryside Cougar for three years. Nonetheless, by second semester, these students realized how much work was actually demanded from them as juniors.

You may look at this forthcoming year as a “seniorprep” year. Now is the time to commence in looking for appropriate colleges, suitable scholarships, and a desirable future. Pace yourself, though, and you will be better off.

Walking through the concourse as a junior next year will be a great leap for many. It all may seem stressful now, but do remember that there is still senior year. In the end, all the hard work done in this inevitable year will pay off, making your future all the more adequate.

News

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Looking back on Ancient Dreams danaHARRIS

news editor

Prom was a magical night held on April 26th, 2013 at Safety Harbor Resort and Spa. The theme, Ancient Dreams, was beautifully illustrated with the lush purple and gold fabric and Moroccan castle details. Students enjoyed dancing the night away, in their fancy attire. The 2013 Prom King and Queen were crowned to massive cheers.

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The Cougar Career Center conGRADulates Morgan Moody emmaMOSCARDINI

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The Cougar Career Center was born fourteen years ago with one donated desk and one typewriter.

Since then, the center has matured greatly. Comprised of all volunteers, the center has helped to inform hundreds of students, leading them to success.

On Wednesday, March 13th, senior, Morgan Moody, was surprised to learn that she was one of the students eligible to win the scholarship. Of 77 applicants, eight were interviewed but only one was awarded the Cougar Career Center’s 2nd annual scholarship of 1000 dollars.

In Principal Schlereth’s office, the career center staff, teacher Joyce Dimmer, her father, Mark Moody, and the principal himself presented the award to Morgan. Handshakes and hugs were exchanged.

“We knew [she] was a great candidate,” stated many attendees.

Kathleen Lamb said that it was [Moody’s] essay that touched their hearts and inspired them to award Morgan the scholarship.

The hectic life of Morgan Moody is evident in the immensity of school related activities as well as extracurricular activities she takes part in.

In school, she is the captain of the Advanced Placement Environmental Science (APES for the Cure) Relay for Life Team and a member of the National Honors Society. For the past three years, she has taken part in the schools Battle of the Books. Morgan was captain in 2011 and 2012 and she led her team to win

regionals both years. Outside of school, she volunteered for a year with Saddle Up Riding Club and organization that allows children with mental and physical disabilities to cope with their challenges through horseback riding.

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“It means a lot ... It means I can achieve more,” said Morgan ever so proudly.

Only the extraordinary can achieve all that Morgan Moody has. It was her exemplary work in school as well as out of school that led her to the great honor of receiving the Cougar Career Center’s 2nd Annual Scholarship. Morgan has grand dreams that will possibly harbor adversity but if the past acts as an example, she will emerge at the other end achieving great success.

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Graduates, students and teachers look forward to upcoming events morganFULLER

staff writer

School R5 Fri. May 24: Senior Breakfast at the Safety Harbor Spa R5 Mon. May 27: Memorial Day (Schools are closed) R5 Fri. May 31: 7th Period Exam R5 Mon. June 3: 1st & 2nd Period Exam R5 Tues. June 4: 3rd & 4th Period Exam R5 Wed. June 5: 5th & 6th Period Exam R5 Thurs. June 6: Graduation at Brighthouse Fields at 8:00 a.m.

Movies R5 R5 R5 R5

Mon. May 27: Fast and Furious 6 Fri. May 24: The Hangover Part III Fri. June 14: Man of Steel Fri. June 21: Monsters University

Concerts

R5 Sat. May 25: Sunset Music Festival at Raymond James Stadium R5 Fri. July 26: Vans Warped Tour at Vinoy Park R5 Wed. July 17: Dave Matthews Band at Florida State Fairgrounds

Summer fun R5 Every 1st Saturday from May 4 to Dec 7: St. Pete Indie Market R5 Every night: Sunsets at Pier 60

News

staff writer

The date was Monday, April 15th, Patriot’s Day in the city of Boston, a celebration wherein residents take off school and work to celebrate the anniversary of the Battle of Lexington and Concord. It was also the day of the famous Boston Marathon, a 26-mile race where the world’s greatest long-distance runners join together for a day of international peace and goodwill.

The finish line for the race was on Boylston Street, and there were crowds everywhere, hoping to catch a glimpse of the winner as well as family and friends. People were laughing, smiling, and chatting. The sky was a brilliant, vivid blue, and nearly cloudless. Nothing could be more perfect.

The time was 2:38 PM. Cameras on buildings surrounding Boylston Street spotted two men carrying black backpacks; they were 19-year-old Dzhokhar Tsarnaev and 26-year-old Tamerlan Tsarnaev of Chechnya, a Russian republic in the northern Caucasus mountains.

Tamerlan began to walk east towards the finish line, while Dzhokhar went towards a restaurant called the Forum, and sat the backpack against one of the metal barriers. He stood in place for a few minutes, and then made a call on his cell phone.

Eight minutes later, at 2:49 PM, the first explosion went off at the finish line. People screamed and ran, some away from the blast, and some bravely towards it. The man, however, remained calm. He moved west. His backpack was gone.

Ten seconds later, there was anoth-

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er explosion in front of the Forum restaurant.

Victims were rushed to local hospitals with grievous wounds. Afterwards, desperate investigations ensued. No one knew who did this or even how. Later, officials reported that three people were killed in the blast, and more than 260 people were injured.

Three days later, on Thursday, April 18th, the FBI released images of the two male suspects. Robel Phillipos, Dzhokhar’s friend from the University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth where they both attended school, saw Dzhokhar’s image on TV and called another school friend, Dias Kadyrbayev, saying that he thought one of the suspects looked eerily familiar.

Kadyrbayev texted Dzhokhar, asking him if he had anything to do with the bombing.

Dzhokhar replied “lol”.

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found Dzhokhar hiding in a boat in a backyard of a resident of the community Watertown. He had gunshot wounds to the head, neck, legs, and hand, and was taken to Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston for treatment.

Monday, April 22nd, a full week after the bombing, Dzhokhar Tsarnaev was formally charged with using a weapon of mass destruction resulting in death and destruction of public property resulting in death. Investigators eventually discovered that the bombs were made out of pressure cookers loaded with gunpowder and shrapnel like BB’s and nails. Tsarnaev could face the death penalty under federal law, or life in prison.

On May 1st, Tazhayakov and Kadyrbayev were charged with obstruction of justice, while Phillipos was charged with lying to federal officials. Tazhayakov and Kadyrbayev will face up to five years in prison and a $250,000 fine, while Phillipos will face up to eight years in prison and a $250,000 fine. Phillipos has been released on house arrest under $100,000 bail.

It has been more than a month since this awful tragedy, however, with the suspects in custody and victims provided

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mately 10:00 with medical care, things are looking up. Many victims have that night been released from the hospital, and patients with more they decided serious injuries like leg amputations have begun to recover. to discard People also helped victims with their generosity. Many it, confident marathon runners immediately rushed to the American that their friend was one of the bombers. Red Cross to donate blood. Nursing students from the UniAt 11:00 PM that night, however, 26-year-old Mas- versity of Massachusetts who were initially present to aid sachusetts Institute of Technology resource of- exhausted runners gave medical attention to victims, while ficer Sean Collier was shot and killed on the spectators aided victims the best they could, pulling debris school’s Cambridge campus by the Tsarnaevs. off of people and carrying the injured to safety. Despite Early on Friday, April 19th, the brothers hijacked a car the tragedy, Bostonians banded together to help others. at gunpoint with a hostage inAs for future secuside. The man later stated that rity, Boston City the brothers were speaking about Commissioner Edtraveling to New York. Howward Davis called Boston will recover from this ever, the man was later able to for more surveiltragedy, and come back even escape and take refuge in a lance cameras, gas station convenience store. special forces at stronger for the marathon next The ex-hostage informed the public events, and year, but they will never, ever authorities, and a high-octane undercover police chase ensued, filled with gunfire to help pick out forget April 15th, 2013. and explosives thrown from the suspicious charsuspect’s car. During the gunacters, though he fight, Tamerlan Tsarnaev was also said that these killed, however, his brother Dzhokhar was able to escape. efforts would not obstruct the privacy of the people.

In order to find the remaining suspect, Boston and sur- Boston will recover from this tragedy, and come back even rounding areas were locked down and families were told stronger for the marathon next year, but they will never, photo credit sportall.ambebi.ge to stay indoors. Later that night, however, authorities ever forget April 15th, 2013.

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The quest begins alexMILLER & rachelWAAG

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As a sportswoman, she is adept. As a police officer trainee, she is resilient. As a Paw Print editor, she is indomitable. As a person in whole, she is infinite.

Kelley Butterfield has been one of the greatest contributions to our staff.

From staff writer to sports editor, she has always been willing to assist her coworkers and strive for the best. Kelley was also the Paw Print’s team captain in Countryside’s Relay for Life this year.

While planning for Relay, she aided in the organization for prom, spread her faith through the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and sprinted to the finish line to grant the school’s track team a reputation worth remembering.

This fall, Kelley will be welcomed into the warm arms of the University of South Florida, St. Petersburg. Although still wavering between the two, she plans on majoring in either pre-law or pre-med there.

Paw Print will not be same without Kelley’s admirable leadership in the years to come. We will miss her dearly, and we wish her nothing but the biggest and brightest future!

victoriaULINE

brianaDILWORTH

Sugar, spice, and everything nice...a Dana Harris is known to many as an ex friend. In newspaper, she is known as th prankster.

Starting off as a staff writer in her so writer with the motivation to succeed. A editor in her junior year, she shined in h accomplish her goals.

Outside of newspaper she is a mem student, and a National Honor Society led to her acceptance in the University attend this summer.

Dana is a very accomplished studen though seemingly harmless, she is know her surroundings.

Part of her innocent aura derives from sweetest person on our staff.

Everyone here will greatly miss her water guns to helping us through the to We love you, Danes!

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Molly Curls has been on the pawprint staff since her junior year, starting off as a staff writer, then becoming the entertainment editor her senior year.

Molly Curls enjoys hanging out with her friends and going to the beach in her free time. She was a part of Homecoming Committee, Surf Club, Relay for Life Committee, SADD Club, and Marine Biology Club.

Curls has brought many smiles and laughs to our staff and will truely be missed at Countryside and, most of all, by Paw Print. Next year she will be attending St. Petersburg College majoring in journalism. We wish you the best of luck in your future endeavors!

franGUARACCI

angelaBOOTH

staff writer

Being able to work alongside of Abby Mills this year has been a fantastic experience! She is an extremely talented writer and has been an important part of the newspaper staff. She has been the business adviser for three years and an editor. Mills was also one of the best at selling ads which are needed in order to print each issue.

Since she was little she has wanted to participate in Pre med. interns at a hospital during the newspaper period, so she has to do her articles and work on her own time, which must have been a lot. She plans on going to University of North Florida majoring in pre med. For now, she works at Einstein bagels.

Remember to never forget your friends here and never give up. Do good deeds. Make your dreams a reality. Live your life to the fullest and do not let anyone bring you down; most of all have fun with what you decide to do in life. I am sure you will do perfectly fine. You are going far. I feel privileged to have known someone with such a great personality and talent. Go out there and do something remarkable!

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Lauren Powell is by far one the staff. The role she has playe she has done her job to the bes members with InDesign and P could have functioned without As an underclassman, slowly high school, Lauren is a studen advice and guidance. It was a p the year; and she is such a great Lauren is an incredible artis her talent. She is also a very har teer and community service pro play an important role in this w doing. As someone who has tro ing, I am envious of how well L about how she was very timid a way! She deserves a long, relaxi ongoing stress she has endured Best wishes to Lauren and h beautiful Flagler College.

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and maybe a little mischievous too. xcellent student and an even better he news editor, Ta-ta, and the little

ophomore year, she was a dedicated Achieving the position of news her new status and never failed to

mber of the tennis team, an AP y member. All of this combined has of Florida, which she is planning to

nt, with an extra side of sass. Alwn to prank anyone and everyone in being a baking maniac and the

presence, from squirting us with ough days.

jennaFENDER

staff writer

As our Editor-in-Chief of the school paper, she may seem a bit intimidating. However, once you start talking to Katelyn Wabnum, you will easily see that she is one of the most genuine, kind-hearted people you might ever meet.

As a senior at Countryside High School, Wabnum is an officer for the National Honor Society and editor of the school paper, you can say that Wabnum is an overachiever.

Even though this was my first year on the Paw Print staff, and my first and last year with Katelyn, it did not stop me from getting to know the amazing person that she is. Although she is extremely shy at first, once you get to know her you will learn that she is actually very outgoing and funny.

She does have her weird side though, like eating M&M’s and cheese its together...sounds gross, right?

It is no secret that the Paw Print staff will not be the same next year without her, she is completely irreplaceable. We will have a new Editor-in-Chief next year but no one can fill the shoes that Wabnum wore.

Even though she will be dearly missed by everyone, she is well on her way to becoming a fantastic college student. I am positive that the St Pete campus of University of South Florida is over the moon excited to be able to call Katelyn one of their own.

We all love you, Katelyn and we will miss you like crazy!

annGUARACCI

staff writer

Riley and Morgan joined the pawprint staff this year as seniors, writing articles that would blow any reader away and this year I got to experience their creativeness. Other than participating in journalism they both participate in activities for the school. Riley participates in soccer and Morgan in SADD club, track,and volunteered at Mease countryside. Not only did they both accomplish graduating high school they also got into college. Riley will be attending the College of Charleston in order to continue her collegiate athletic career. Morgan will be attending UCF and after college her goal is to be a nurse.

Wishing you good luck on your future endeavors. You two deserve the very best and you can do anything you set your mind and heart to and whenever things do not go right just remember this quote “Choosing to be positive and having a grateful attitude is going to determine how you’re going to live your life,Joel Osteen.”

Just be positive, never give up, and fight for what you want. Things are sure to go your way. Even though you might not know, you have made a big impact on me in this class and have helped me improve my writing skills so thank you so much. staff writer

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Joe Ganci- Georgetown University Mike Love- University of South Florida A.J. Sattinger- Coastal Carolina Ryan Yates- Minot State University Jake Smith- Minot State University Brandon Pertile: Georgia State University

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Hockey:

Zack Capco- Florida Gulf Coast University

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Jeffrey GeorgeEast Tennessee State University David KuckkahnRollins College Cameron ThomasUniversity of South Florida Riley Narum- College of Charleston Nick Day- University of Tampa

Alyssa Householder- Webber International University Kelsey Sanchez- St. Petersburg College

Editorial

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Exploring roads to the future mollyCURLS

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Of sight and Out Of print

abbyMILLS

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With senior year drawing to a close, the bustle of pulling last minute things together is seen throughout the halls of Countryside.

For seniors, these next few weeks are the glory of high school. The memories of friendships and experiences wiggle their way back into the minds of these soon departing cougars.

Anticipation of which memories were captured and highlighted begins to build as the yearbook will be released in a few short weeks. To be in the yearbook for more than a snapshot is a rewarding feeling; to be noticed among peers is essentially being recognized.

But does everyone have an equal chance to stand out, and be included?

The argument debates no due to bias toward more “popular” kids, and the unfairness of excluding dual enrollment students.

Ever notice how the yearbook pictures are collected?

They are taken when it is most convenient for the staff.

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This means during the fifth period class and after school.

This method works for a brief time when snapping pictures of large amounts of students. However, the problem arises when pictures have been collected of the same person numerous times.

To walk around the same area at the same time, the staff is missing a large amount of students who have different habits. Many students are currently dual enrolled at St. Petersburg College. Therefore, many of these cougars do not stay for lunches and are certainly not here after the ring of the final bell. So, are they to be excluded from the yearbook because they are not on the same schedule convenient to the staff ?

The club pictures and senior class photos are held on days after school. This puts dual enrollment students in the position to decide what is more important: missing class or being omitted from yearbook pictures.

With this information the subject of bias arises. Is the staff being lazy with trying to include everyone, or are they satisfied knowing that their friends and a large number of people are included.

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Graduation is an exciting time for Seniors. They have been waiting to wear the iconic cap and gown and receive that well deserved diploma their entire lives. For the majority of students, college is definitely a goal. Preferably to break free from their hometown and into a true college experience.

Financial situations often lead students to community college. As the economy suffers, the convenience and affordability of a local college offers the best option to these kids. They are able to save money by staying at home under their parents’ roof, and maintain a job locally, to net some extra money. A community college is half as expensive than four years in a state university, and one tenth of the expense of a private school. The cost of a community college student who earned the same bachelor’s degree as a peer from a four-year university is significantly less for the first option.

For students who did less than outstanding in high school, community college allows a chance to redeem themselves. It is made possible to attend a community college for two years and make the smooth transfer to the individual’s school of choice, such as a four year university.

After have completing a couple years at community college, the chance of a larger college or university glancing at SAT scores or high school transcripts is very slim. This is good news for the kids who might not be accepted to their preferred college right out of high school.

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Class of 2013 rachel

The water spanning ahead remains unknown.

Territories remain unexplored.

Treasures glisten in the sun Aptly for your arrival.

Adventure lifts a beckoning hand.

And, as we set sail And are set free, Gusts of wind may wane away our direction Photo credit theaustralian.com.au

And offset our compass.

When it does, worry not.

Say what you need to.

Rely on the kindness of strangers.

Let the breeze carry you home, And, Chart your course.

Stuns Students of All Ages ashleyWILLIAMS

staff writer

On April 8th and 9th of this year, Countryside’s Drama Troupe 900 put on a spectacular production of the funfilled extravaganza titled Seussical, based on a mixture of Dr. Seuss’s most famous stories. However, before the rest of the school could attend, a few special kids were given the opportunity to see the production before anyone else.

Hundreds of students from local elementary schools (including Leila G. Davis, Curlew Creek, and McMullen Booth) attended the production, starring classic Dr. Seuss characters such as the Cat in the Hat, Horton the Elephant, the Grinch, and more.

The students from Leila Davis walked from their classes early Tuesday morning to CHS in order to see Seussical.

As anyone could imagine, this was quite a difficult logistical venture.

To safely escort all eight hundred elementary schoolers down a major thoroughfare, the Clearwater Police Department blocked off State Road 580 from Landmark to Countryside to ensure the Leila Davis students arrived promptly and securely.

Alongside the challenge of getting the students to the school, there was even more difficulty in entertaining the students before the show. Theatre Director Mrs. Florio held all of her classes responsible for putting together 2,700 autograph hats for the students who attended the in-school shows that week.

“The hats were tedious. It took about two weeks to make all of them, and we had every single class period that [Ms. Florio] taught making them so we could make the

deadline,” said Katie Bessell, stage manager for the musical. “The kids really liked them though. The cast felt really good about themselves.”

Although planning the event was a bit tricky, the result was as Seussically splendiferous anyone could hope for.

The students really seemed to enjoy the show, and shared glowing reviews.

The kids weren’t the only ones to enjoy Seussical, though.

CHS students had a great time watching their peers sing and dance under the bright lights of the stage. The double-casted production was put on by over a hundred different students, with positions ranging from the main actors, the multi-talented Whos, and the skilled techs backstage. Starring in the main roles of the Cat in the Hat were the talented seniors Zane Talkington and Chase McIntosh.

All of the students who toiled day and night to bring Seussical to the CHS stage helped create one of their most fun-filled productions yet.

“I really liked it,” said Caitlyn Lightle, a senior. “The costumes were really pretty,” “The set was absolutely amazing!

The actors did a great job.” said Kylee Mooney, a senior. photo credit Trudy Kileen “I was impressed by the turnout, and I can’t wait to see the next show.” said Chandler Walker, a junior.

CHS will have to wait another year to see Troupe 900’s next mega-musical. It can definitely anticipate yet another spectacular show, but when it comes to the talented Musical Theatre crew, who knows what places they’ll go!

photo illustration Katelyn Wabnum

Ian Christopher Jones - SPC, Jeffrey Thomas Jones - UCF, Zachary Kalakis - Air Force, Arthur Xenophon Karapateas - FSU, Cameron Keith Kautz - SPC, Tre Mackenzie Keffer - SPC, Hailee Marie Keisling - Rollins College, Brendan Riley Kelly UCF, Ryan Hunter Kenyon - SPC, Eric M Kerper - Florida Gulf Coast University, Melissa Kirkham - Santa Fe, Brennen William Kirkpatrick - UCF, Alexandra Christine Kitchen - University of Southern Mississippi, Jennifer Kristine Kivler - Navy, Kathryn Grace Kobitter - UF, Zachary Thomas Koenn - SPC, Kenneth T Koonce - IADT, Lexis Nicole Kosloski SPC, Robert Krayer - Hillsborough Community College, Monika Ellen Kress - University of Notre Dame, David Kuckkahn - Rollins College, Nicholas Joseph Kugler - USF, Brianna Kurzynowski - Flagler, Brandi M Lane - Undecided, Jessica Kimberly Lashington - FSU, Jay Thomas Lawson - FSU, Gabriella Marie Leone - SPC, Alexis Leopold - SPC, Jerri A Lewis - SPC, Caitlyn Lara Lightle - FSU, Miranda Ray Lightle - FSU, Thristan O’Neil Lindsay - P-Tech, Anxhelo Llangozi - SPC, Linh Ket Loai - SPC Matthew Christophe Logsdon - Full Sail University, Abel Loor - FSU, Bryan Lotici - USF, Jamie D Louden - FSU, Michael Iem Love USF, Darnell Lovett - Eckerd College, Austin Joseph Loyer - SPC, Lawrence A Lozada - SPC, Justyn Lucas - Marine Corps, Journey R Lucht - Ringling College, Jenna Catherine Luther - Colorado School of Mines, Savanna Clare Luther - USF, Brenna Marie Lynn - USF, Taylor Lyons Florida Gulf Coast University, Ryan Michael Machado - SPC, Kevin Mackert - Army, Hannah Rhodes Mailhiot - USF, Cristian Anton Mair - USF, Dominika Malek - ET, Magda Malek - ET, Drenushe Maliqi - SPC, Sara Mangrum TCC - FSU, Madison Marine - SPC, Angie Marini - UCF, Allyson Marquez - SPC USF, William Charles Martin - SPC, Neil Kevin Martinez - SPC, Andrew Patrick Mashburn - Tallahassee Community College, Matthew Bryan McBride - SPC, Jeffery Robert McCall - Florida International University, Elizabeth Irene McClellan - SPC, Stephan David McGibbon - SPC, John Matthew Mcgovern - FSU, Raymond Chase McIntosh - Valencia College UCF, Jessica Celestine Hires - Mckelvey College, Paul McKenna - Embry Riddle, Kevin Allan McKinzie - Marine Corps, Savannah Leigh Meconnahey - Cosmetology School, Paula Andrea Mejia - SPC, Brittany Mercurio - SPC, Juan Ernesto Merino Conte - SPC USF, Elizabeth Ashley Merrell - ET, Mikaela Ann Mertz - SPC, Melissa Merz - SPC, Nathan Metzger - USF, Katherine Michaels - SPC, Jake A Mielock - University of Tampa, Destiny Alonna Miller - ET, Joseph Daniel Miller - SPC, Leanard S Miller - FIU, Abigail Mills - UNF, Jelena Miokovic SPC, Jordan Moeller - SPC, Robert Leonard Montemarano - SPC, Morgan Shelby Moody - North Carolina State University, Kylee Elizabeth Mooney - FSU, Kalaya L Morel - FSU, Gianna Nascarella Morgado Valencia USF, Elijah Wang Meng Moua - SPC, Rachel Sierra Munroe - UCF, Anna Maria Mysliwiec - FGCU, Riley Brook Narum - College of Charleston, Chelsea Navarro - SPC & USF, Tyrell Elijah Neal - Full Sail University, Jamie Kristen Nemeth - SPC, Nicole Nightingale University of Pittsburgh, Tori Lynne Nottke - SPC, Jordan Thomas Nurse - SPC-TCC & FSU, Kathleen Ann O’Riley - SPC, Maribeth L Ollerman - Neo-Natal Nurse, Ryan Warren Pandy - Lehigh University, Hannah Geordan Panico - Cosmotology, Nicole Loriann Pasquali - SPC, Julia Ann Peck - UNF, Tyler N Percy - SPC, Christopher Edward Perez - University of Alabama, Stephanie Marie Perillo - UCF, Dakota Richard Perry - UF, Brandon D Pertile - Georgia State University, Kota Justin Peterson - SPC, Rebecca Audrey Pezzino - SPC, Spencer A Pheasant - SPC, Rachel Marie Pierce - SPC, Lucas Avery Plager - UCF, Austin Michael Pordurgiel - SPC, Lauren Collins Powell - Flagler College, Alexander Charles Pratt - OJT, Calandra Rose Premru - SPC, Jessica Lynn Prescott - FSU, Jemmott Andrewloy Prophet - SPC, Eshan Stephen Punchihewa - Trade School, Kimberly Quintana - NYU, Angie A Quiroz SPC, Jasmin Deisha Rasor - Valencia College, Jessica Reaves - Trident Tech, Austin James Reed - SPC, Jordan Elizabeth Reid - Ultrasound Technician, Jenna Elizabeth Ribble - Florida Atlantic Univesity, Megan Erin Riley - SPC, Rachel Roan SPC, Heather Gabrielle Robertson - SPC, Irene Lucia Rodriguez - SPC, Jade Rohn - UCF, Molly Elizabeth Roland - FSU, Brittany L Rossow - SPC & UCF, Jonathan Michael Ryan - SPC, Shelly R Saini - Emory University, Iman M Salamin - SPC, Mariah Jean Salas - USF, Carla Salesman - HCC, Kariana Eve Sanchez - FSU, Kelsie Alise Sanchez - SPC, Michael Scott Sanders - SPC, Kori Sanford - ET, Haley Nicole Sarbach - SPC, Alec James Sattinger - Coastal Carolina, Levi Christian Tosi Schadt - SPC, Chad Schiller - TCC & FSU, Ryan Sutton Schmidt - Valencia & UCF, Tyler Anthony Serpo - Jacksonville University, Nicole Mae Serra - SPC UF, Hannah Elizabeth Setzer - SPC, Shyzzam Shackelford - PTEC, Arbnor E Shala - Valencia, Benjamin Brooks Shefman - PTEC, Matthew Cody Shehorn - UCF, Michael Jan Shehorn - SPC, Tucker Alan Shivers - USF, Ryan Steve Sierra-Arenas - Army, Jared Benjamin Siminski - Undecided, Jacob William Smith - Minot State University, Joseph Mitchel Smith - FSU, Kameron Jamal Smith Florida Christian College, Sydney Smith - TCC FSU, Ambreetta Levette Stephens - Valencia College, Hollie Alison Sterling TCC FSU, Brendan Mark Stevens - SPC, Carey Selen Stevens - Florida Southern College, Marissa Mari Strickland - Pasco-Hernando Community College, Christian Christopher Strong - Seton Hill University, Melissa Taray Sullivan - AVEDA, Alexis Brielle Suzor-Patmon - Hillsborough Community College, Morgan Patricia Swem - UWF, Matthew D Szlasa - UF, Jenna Elizabeth Taddeo - UNF, Zane Enya Talkington - LeesMcrae College, Emily May Tavares - USF, Shayla Trenise Taylor - Florida A&M University, Daniel Arthur Thibodeau - SPC, Justin Paul Tienken-Harder - New College of Florida, Ivan Torres - Navy, Blair Collins Touma - Clearwater Christian College, Alexander Ryan Tran - SPC, Mary A Trepany - UCF, Gabrielle Chantal Trout - SPC & Pellissippi State Community, Cheyanne Alexis Turner-Smith - Valencia College, Hunter Bradley Uline - SPC, Esmeralda Elena Valle - Southeastern University, Cory Daniel Varela - SPC, Yazury Vasquez Martinez - SPC, Annette Vega - SPC, Eileen Velazquez - SPC, Marliz Danette Velez Torres - SPC, Rachel Roberta Ventrone - Valencia College, Christian Phillip Vitale - Coast Gaurd, Ryan Voight - SPC, Katelyn L Wabnum - USF, Elisa Mae Wagner - Santa Fe then UF, Riley Monroe Wallace SPC, Xiao Xuan Wang - SPC, Rachel Kim Welkner - Other, Breyana Clarissa Wiggins - USF HCC, Bradley Williams - P-TEC, Theodore A Williamson - UF, Jessie Marie Willis - FAU, Luis Anthony Winstead Valencia, Moriah Jane Wong - UCF, Tanner Wright - Geneva, Kangzong Xiong - SPC, Brandon Michael Yamonico - SPC, Ryan Alexander Yates - Other

Good Luck Class of 2013!