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Countryside High School September 22, 2016 Issue 1 Volume 38

Let the Circus begin at Countryside’s Homecoming and in this year’s Election

IN THIS ISSUE Pokemon Go Gary Johnson Who is the Independent Candidate running for President? Page 5

What’s all the craze about the interactive mobile app? Page 10

Features

September 22, 2016 | Issue 1 | Paw Print Newspaper

2016-2017 dress code improves from last year phoebeSTARK

staff writer

The dress code may seem pretty dumb, but are there really any negatives to it? According to KosherCasual.com, “A dress code promotes a more serious school atmosphere which emphasizes academics and promotes good behavior.” On one hand, dress code can promote a negative atmosphere because most students have a negative attitude towards it, but the thing is, it can make students look more professional. “We believe in dressing for success,” Mr. Zornes explained. The dress code also helps students ready themselves for the next day. They do not have to go through loads of shirts in order to figure out what what they will be wearing. Though, they can pick their outfits the day before, they also have a tendency to change their mind in the morning. With a stricter dress code, bullying can be reduced. Many people judge one another’s appearances on based what they decided to wear. It helps throw students all in the same road. The school also offers a wide variety of shirts to pur-

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“I believe the dress code this year is ten times better than last year. I usually just wear a plain colored T-shirt with a necklace,” said senior Madison Avery

chase, so students don’t all look like walking robots. It could be worse. There still are schools who control what kids wear to every little detail. People have to wear button ups and ties every day, looking exactly the same. Some people have to keep their hair a certain length and keep all unnatural colors out of there their hair. Considering our students can still color their hair, and have their own diversity and originality, our school is pretty lucky. CHS students also get to wear plain crew necks this year, which helps parents save money on thirty dollar polos, so instead parents can buy their kids two dollar tees at walmart down the street. “Shirts, plus pants, plus shoes, adds up quickly, so I was not surprised to find that the average cost of school uniforms for parents is $249,” according to Lisa Runge on greatergreatereducation.org. Wal-Mart tees can range anywhere from 2-7 dollars a shirt. With all that being, our dress code does not seem so bad.

Give a warm welcome to Countryside’s NEW staff elisseAMSTUTZ

ms. amiot-priso: librarian

ms. benoit: english language arts

copy editor

ms. enicks: math

mr. griffin: math

ms. king-van riper: math

ms. rice: guidance

Features

September 22, 2016 | Issue 1 | Paw Print Newspaper

Welcome Class of 2020! Tips For A Successful Freshman Year:

chloeYATES&zoeCOOPER

DO’S

staff writers

DON’TS

‘’Have you a routine for studying and getting ready,” said sophomore Emily Fratus.

“Do not miss school,” said Mrs. Michael. “Do not try to be like upperclassmen,” said senior Steven Cole.

“Be organized,” said Mrs. Michael. “Enjoy the time you have in high school and make memories,’’ said senior Megan Jankiewicz.

“Do not get involved with too many social issues,” said Chloe Smith. “Don’t be clueless,’’ said senior Spencer Wade.

‘’This year will make or break you,” said Mrs.Benoit. “Try your best not to procrastinate,” said senior Cameron Kroeger.

eachers want YOU to succeed!

Countryside takes on the work force madisonANDERSON

pawparazzi editor

The Executive Internship Program (EIP) is a program for high school seniors to experience the work force early. It gives students a learning opportunity in a friendly environment, while providing experience in their desired career field. Students may apply at SPC during their junior year and attend orientation to really get a feel of what the program is like. Seniors who are interested in the program have to submit their application by the designated date. Then they will begin interviewing with the coordinator and talking about the career field in which their interest lies. Students then give their potential sponsor a resume to prove that they are ready for the internship. Lastly, students will have another interview with their sponsor to seal the deal. “I began my internship over the summer and worked at the State Attorney’s office. Part of my job was reading over case files that were pending for the court,” said senior Jackie Sandoval said. Sandoval now leaves school early to take two classes at SPC, and when the internship begins for the fall semester she will go to her assigned position after the college classes each day. “I love EIP because it gives young adults a perspective on what their career field will be like. It gives us an extra push to gain real life experience at such a young age for free. Even though we aren’t getting paid, it’s something that can prepare us for a career so it’s definitely worth it,” said Sandoval. Banshari Patel is another student who is part of the Executive Internship Program. “I decided to apply for the program because I wanted hands-on experience in the medical field,” said Patel. When the fall semester begins, Patel will begin interning at a hospital where she will complete rounds. Students can choose if they would like to participate in the program for one semester or continue it for the full year. “I think EIP is great because you get to experience a career and see if it really is something you would like to pursue in the future,” said Patel. Students can choose where they want to intern based on their career field interest. If a two period schedule is picked, the student must complete ten internship hours per week. If a three period schedule is picked, the student must complete fifteen internship hours per week. Students are welcome to intern for more hours if they would like. EIP can provide seniors with interview skills, hands-on experience, and more connections in the workforce.

“Don’t be rude,” said senior Kara St.Croix.

Opinion

September 22, 2016 | Issue 1 | Paw Print Newspaper

If you want to have a say, all Are you a you have to do is vote watcher or rights, one of the most important being the right to vote, and our generation is simply throwing it With the United States presidential elections away for the sake of a spiteful political gesture. quickly approaching, many people may be thinkStill not convinced? Think of it like this. Your ing about their limited options as to who is going teacher asks the class when they want to take to run the country for the next four years. Most a test. She gives you an option between havare not pleased with the unpopular candidates ing it next Monday or on the Wednesday of that being presented: Trump and Clinton. same week. You are probably thinking While a small few are actually you would like to take the test voting for these two, others still on the Wednesday because may think about the intests on Mondays are usudependent runners Gary ally the worst, and having Johnson and Jill Stein. a test on a WednesHowever, there is day gives you an exone small probtra couple of days lem: most of the to study. Hooray! population does Your teacher not even vote. then goes on to Consider this: say that she will the country is leave it up to an home to nearly anonymous vote. 324 million peoShe tells you to ple, but 103 milput your heads lion are children, down, and your noncitizens, and class does. She ineligible felons. calls for Monday, Still, that leaves but you decide not over 200 million to raise your hand. people who had the You are thinking that option to vote, yet deeveryone is going to vote cided not to. Only 9% of for a Wednesday test and the country ended up voting because of that, your vote does in this year’s primaries, which not matter. So instead of simis roughly 60 million people. ply raising your hand and votGraphics produced by Jules Truong Many have resorted to blaming ing, you wait. Your teacher calls the government and media for for Wednesday. After a minute, being biased, and, even if that is true, the bulk she tells the class to put their hands down and of the United States voting populace has not raise their heads. The final results shock you. even made an attempt to implement change. There are 20 kids in the class, and only 6 have A majority of the vote lies in the hands of voted for Wednesday whereas 8 have voted for young voters; this includes all of you who just Monday. That is only 14 of the 20 kids in your class. turned 18. Change cannot occur without effort, Or, that is only 70% of the students in your class. and as such, people must make a genuine effort The teacher says that that is the day the and attend these elections so that their voices test is going to be on. You are now upset, and may be heard. Often the people who complain you say, “Well hey! That is not fair! It should be the most cannot say a thing, since they did on Wednesday because that is what I want!” not make that effort. They also, on top of com- 3 of the other kids who did not vote agree plaining about government choices, may have a with you. The other 2 literally do not care thought process along the lines of, “I do not have and are ready for anything. Your teacher only to vote, surely my vote does not even count.” shrugs and says that you should have voted. This, however, could not be further from the truth. Had those 3 kids - including yourself Voting is our one chance for a small voice to be had voted, you would have gotten what you heard among millions. If enough people are vocal wanted. But you did not. Now you are sadand vote for what they believe in, real change can dled with a Monday test and crippling anxioccur and allow for that to happen. If enough of ety to deal with over the weekend. Great job! these people who say their voices do not matter So, long analogy aside, it shows that a couple were to actually vote, then they could bring about of votes could make a difference. This same the change they want to occur in government. concept applies to voting on a national level. On top of this, our forefathers did not not enWe as young people have more power than dure their lack of say in government for modern- you might think. We have a voice. You may day citizens to completely disregard that privilege. think nothing we can do will make a differFor example, African Americans spent decades ence because the odds are stacked against and even longer working towards getting the right us, but it can. If enough people vote, including to vote. How would they feel knowing that their young people, you can bring about change. We work was all for nothing? People in this country can bring change. It only depends on you and have always worked their hardest to get their whether or not you are going to make that effort.

julesTRUONG&sarahPREBLE

editor-n-chief/guest writer

a player? rachelWETHERINGTON

opinion editor

The new hit movie Nerve is exciting teens everywhere. The movie premiered in New York City at the School Of Visual Arts (SVA) theatre on July 12th at 8 p.m and the movie’s official release date for theaters was on July 27th. Nerve earned a total of $29,751,531 in the box office, and got a rating of 5.6 out of 10 on Rotten Tomatoes. Nerve is about a senior in high school, Vee Delmonico (Emma Roberts), who is struggling to tell her mom she wants to go to an art school since they do not have enough money. She is peer pressured to join an online dare game called “Nerve.”Once she teams up with a fellow player,

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cue Ian (Dave Franco),she reaches a level she never imagined. Vee raises the stakes and pushes her limits a little too far. Okay, so, from this point on, there are going to be spoilers! So feel free to pause your reading if you still want to be surprised by the movie. Emma Roberts and Dave Franco make the perfect duo in this film. Their romantic and daring love affair make you root for the pair. Vee was originally the girl l known to play it safe. She was always in the background and never on top, but once she starts playing Nerve, she becomes one of the top competitors and shows a more daring and fun side of her. I think Nerve is a 6.5 out of 10 thriller and would definitely recommend giving this blockbuster a shot!

Puzzler

September 22, 2016 | Issue 1 | Paw Print Newspaper

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September 22, 2016 | Issue 1 | Paw Print Newspaper

Gary Johnson is third-party Libe thomas BOOTH

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September 22, 2016 | Issue 1 | Paw Print Newspaper

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Sports

September 22, 2016| Issue 1 | Paw Print Newspaper

Bump, Set, Spike!

Lady Cougars are Ready to Fight

U.S. Olympic Highlights Former Cougar Melanie 2016 liaDEALVAREZ business manager Margalis takes on Rio!

ryanGRIFFIN

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staff writer Dedicated to training, they traded their time at the beach to floor burns and bruises. Our Lady Cougars volleyball team has been practicing hard since May and is ready to show it off at their next home game against Bayshore on September 20th. Games start at 6:30 and only varsity will be playing. Come support your Lady Cougars and hope we can cheer them on to states! Tickets will be four dollars but, be sure to bring some extra for snack and drinks. JV games start at about 6:30 and varsity will follow directly after.

business manager Countryside High School alumni, Melanie Margalis, participated in the 2016 Rio Olympic Games in the swimming event. Melanie Margalis grew up in Clearwater and went to Countryside High School, then on to college at the University of Georgia. She graduated from Countryside in 2010 and was an essential member of the cougar swim team, winning states in 2009. “It was thrilling to see somebody that was sitting in my classroom at the Olympics and on the blocks with the best swimmers in the world.” said former teacher and coach Susan Curnutte. In Rio, Margalis and fellow teammates took the gold in the 4X200 freestyle relay! Countryside is proud of you!

Gold Medals

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ady Cougars take on PHU on September 13, 2016. Sadly our ladies lost this game, but put up a good fight!

elanie Margalis, former student at Countryside High School, is racing for the gold during the 2016 Rio Olym-

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Silver Medals

Bronze Medals

Swimming - 16 Track and Field - 13 Gymnastics - 4 Wrestling - 2 Basketball - 2 Boxing - 1 Tennis - 1 Cycling - 1 Shooting - 1

Swimming - 8 Track and Field - 10 Gymnastics - 6 Wrestling - 0 Basketball - 0 Boxing - 1 Tennis - 1 Cycling - 1 Shooting - 0

Swimming - 9 Track and Field - 9 Gymnastics - 2 Wrestling - 1 Basketball - 0 Boxing - 1 Tennis - 1 Cycling - 0 Shooting - 2

2016 Countryside Fall Sports Schedules

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Boys/Girls Golf Schedule Varsity Football Schedule

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Volleyball Schedule

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Sep 15

Mustang Invite (Boys)

Seminole Lake

3:00

Sep 15

Palm Harbor

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7:00

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