As the Senior Class of 2022 departs Stanton College Preparatory School, they recall the moments they will never forget.
By ZOEY LARSON, Staf Writer
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After four years at Stanton, the senior class celebrates experiences they will never forget.
DEVIL BINGO
See how many iconic Stanton experiences you and your peers share with this senior bingo board.
SENIOR MAD LIBS
Fill in the blanks throughout this short story to create your own narrative for a day at Stanton.
The Class of 2022 evolved over the past four years at Stanton.
BLUE Guess which statements are true for each featured teacher— and which is a lie.
: @scpnewspaper After four years of reading required texts, Stanton seniors can now select which were their favorites in this book bracket.
10 The Class of 2022 looks back at their four years as Stanton students.
The Editorial Board says farewell to the Senior class while refecting on the past four years.
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CLASS CHAMPIONS
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Throughout their four years, the Class of 2022 has provided the school with many talented athletes.
OPINIONS
Featuring columns titled “Blue ‘Devil’ World,” “College For All,” “Close Reach,” and “Class Friendships.”
MAY 2022 DEVIL’S ADVOCATE | 3 TWO TRUTHS AND A LIE
photo by Piper Jones
Been dresscoded by dean reynolds
walked extra to follow hallway patterns pulled an all-nighter
sent a tweet for paxon hate week
worn the blue stanton hoodie
Dressed up for spirit weeks gotten a parking violation
begged a teacher to round a grade slept through an online class won a spirit week game during lunch
Attended a winning football game
talked about dropping out
got lost at gradbash tweeted a roast at the emcees
swam in the pool on the roof
violated the stanton honor code played in a spikeball match Worn paint on your face to a pep rally
fender bender in the mud lot
been a member of the msh club
SENIOR ACTIVITIES 4 | devilsadvocatepaper.com VOL. XXXVIII, NO. 5 failed an ap exam popped your brain balloon for psych been talked to by mr. lewis danced in a multi performance
Throughout his high school years, Jason Alvarez has danced for various groups within Stanton’s Multicultural Club.
Mädchen Kruse, a soon to be student at the University of Florida, shares how her artistic style has evolved throughout her four years at Stanton College Preparatory School.
photos by Spurthi Nrusimhadevara
photos courtesy of Audrey Lindsay
Audrey Lindsay has grown alongside her teammates within her four years on the swim team.
Jashaun Proby is pictured in the midst of attempting a shot against YULEE HIGH school.
photo by Eyepetizing Photography
by Spurthi
Miller (LEFT) and CAPTAIN Janice Jackson (RIGHT) pose after a victory. THE TEAM SECURED AN UNDEFEATED REGULAR SEASON.
celebrates her graduation in both her cheer uniform and the classic cap and gown.
Throughout their four years, the Class of 2022 has provided the school with many talented athletes.
captain Gwyneth Sturm dons numerous medals to honor her record-breaking performance this year in girls swim.
photo by Keli Sturm
photo
Cheer captain Cydne Woodley
You _________ into frst period just as the bell rings. When ____________ asks why you were late, you just know they are going to make you walk back to the ofce and get a tardy, so you tell them a _________ fell into the road on the way to school. ____________ does not believe you, so they send you to ____________’s ofce.
(verb)
(teacher’s name) (noun) (verb) (name)
(administrator’s name)
They start _________ at you, saying that this is your _________ tardy this semester. They send you back to class so you spend the period playing _________ on your laptop.
(verb ending in “ing”) (ordinal number)
(teacher’s name) (game)
(verb) (adjective) (food) (adjective) (adverb) (subject)
(verb ending in “ing”)
When the bell rings for lunch, you _________ to the cafeteria to get your food. Today, they are serving _________ _________. You go to sit at your normal lunch table in the senior courtyard, but there are a bunch of _________ freshmen already sitting there. You tell them what happens to freshmen who sit in the senior courtyard and they _________ away _________. After they leave, you see your friend _________ doing some last minute cramming. You remember that you have a _________ test in fourth period that you were too busy _________ to study for the night before, so you get an early out and _________ home.
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As the Senior Class of 2022 departs Stanton College Preparatory School, they recall the moments they will never forget.
By ZOEY LARSON, Staf Writer
In a wave of red class t-shirts and anticipatory faces, the Class of 2022 “took over” the senior courtyard of Stanton College Preparatory School at the end of the 2020-2021 school year. In an introduction for their student body, students were inducted into their new lunch territory, claiming it from the Class of 2021. Welcomed by a student-produced
banner, students were crowned as seniors with a Firehouse Subs catered lunch and interactive games like badminton and cornhole. Virtual students were also able to return to campus for this special event alongside their in-person classmates, enjoying this frst step in moving on and accepting their title as the upcoming senior class.
dear diary, we took over the school during SENIOR TAKEOVERSeniors play an intense game of badminton in the new courtyard. photo by Tatum Register photo by Ty’Hana Aldridge photo by Tatum Register photo by Ty’Hana Aldridge The seniors enjoyed Firehouse Sub sandwiches in their newly awarded courtyard. Seniors prepare to take a shot at the water dunk. The Class of 2022 gather for a photo at their Senior Takeover. The Class of 2022 created a banner to commence their Senior Takeover. photo by Piper Jones
An evening like no other, Stanton’s annual senior nights allow student athletes to be recognized for their commitment to athletics. Highlighting both frst year players and those who have committed for years, senior nights celebrate their eforts. With supportive friends and family cheering in the stands, students across all athletic teams are praised for their dedication and ability to take on the responsibility of being a role model for their underclassmen teammates.
Seniors on the tennis team pose their posters for senior night. TAKEOVER Seniors on the track-and-feld team celebrate their years of committment. Seniors on the swim team smile for the photo on their senior night. photo from Danielle Petry photo by Mya Griner seniors and and able event classmates, and upcoming Senior cheerleaders (left to right) Cydne Woodley, Charlotte Rogers, Mädchen Kruse, and Campbell Miller, pose for their fnal group photo. photo photo from Campbell Miller photo from Ella Jannson photo by
As they competed for college admissions, seniors were also battling for the coveted title of Senior Olympics champion and the miniature trophies that come with it. As friendly competition within the graduating class, the Senior Olympics divide students into color-coded teams, competing in events ranging from high-stakes board games like Scrabble to nail-biting competitions in sports like basketball and table tennis. Seniors could vie for individual fame too ompeting in solo e ents li e ornhole to fght or medals. his year’s inning team Money al elebrated ith heers and pictures to commemorate their victory.
photo by Denise Soriano
photo by Denise Soriano
photo by Denise Soriano
Senior Adrianna Ward shows of her sign during the Senior Olympics in February this year.
Students gather around in an intense match of Scrabble.
Seniors play each other in game of ping-pong.
Team 007 pose as they play in the Senior Olympics.
A group of Seniors gather for a photo showing their posters during the Senior Olympic games.
Stanton’s Class of 2022 has competed in various pep rallies over their four years. While all of them were not successful, their s hool spirit shined d ring these e ents. he entire atmosphere surrounding pep rallies changed after they were halted because of the coronavirus, but seniors remember fondly the excitement created by their earlier pep rallies li e those in their reshman year. hey have had their ups and downs in these competitions, but the senior class made the best of their situation and still put up a respectable fght against Stanton’s other lasses in their red memorabilia.
Although excited, it was no suprise when the incoming class of 2022, lost their frst pep rally.
Full of Christmas spirit, the sophomore class 0f 2022 cheered loud during their festive pep rally.
no pep rally :(
The senior class went all out for their fnal high school pep rally on April 8.
photo by Mary Ngo
photo by Piper Jones
photo by Piper Jones
photo by Piper Jones
photo by Piper Jones
a. I graduated at the top of my class.
I went to medical school.
I have a graduate degree in physiology.
Mrs. Duncan
a. I’m a good cook.
My mom speaks French.
I really like my job.
a. I have four working fngers on my left hand.
b. I have a math degree from Georgia Tech.
I played soccer at Stanton.
Psychology Latin Phys Ed.
a. I won the most school spirit superlative as a senior.
I passed all my AP exams.
I have three degrees from the University of Florida.
Ms. Regan
a. I have an intense fear of fying.
I listened to MLK’s speech live.
c. I saw Michael Jordan and David Robinson at the NBA playofs.
Mrs. DeCicco
a. I have two children.
I played football for LSU.
I was born in Massachusetts.
I graduated ffth in my class.
I was born in Maryland.
My frst car was a Camaro.
I have lived in Los Angeles.
I frst drummed with Lynyrd Skynyrd.
I was in an of-Broadway musical.
a. I won the most school spirit superlative in 2005.
I got an ofer to play Minor League Baseball by the Boston Red Sox.
SENIOR ACTIVITIES 14 | devilsadvocatepaper.com VOL. XXXVIII, NO. 5 I was born in Columbus, Ohio.
Into the WildRomeo and Juliet
All Quiet on the Western Front The Lottery 1984 Odyssey Beowulf A Midsummer Night’s Dream
As I
Dying The Crucible Macbeth The Great Gatsby The Kite Runner The Awakening The Stranger The Handmaid’s Tale
William Shakespeare Jon Krakauer Erich Remarque Shirley Jackson George Orwell Homer Anonymous William Shakespeare
William Faulkner Arthur Miller William Shakespeare F. Scott Fitzgerald Khaled Hosseini
Kate Chopin Albert Camus Margaret Atwood
iiiiiThe Devil’s Advocate serves as the ofcial newspaper of Stanton College Preparatory School. It is produced quarterly by members of the Journalism class. The editors reserve the right to edit any material submitted into the paper for content, grammar, length and accuracy.
iiiiiThe Devil’s Advocate is a public forum for student expression, which encourages free exchanges of opinions concerning controversial and noncontroversial community and school related issues. The advertisements and ideas expressed within the newspaper are not necessarily those of the newspaper adviser, newspaper staf, Stanton administration or the Duval County Public School Board.
iiiiiThe Devil’s Advocate accepts advertisements from all businesses in the Stanton community. The ad format can be given to the staf or the adviser, Mr. Larry Knight.
iiiiiReaders may contact the staf and adviser at (904) 630-6760 ext. 012204 or at knightl1@duvalschools.org.
iiiiiAfter four years at Stanton College Preparatory School, I can confdently say that the experience of the Class of 2022 was unique. The Coronavirus Pandemic, online schooling, reworked school events, laughter, loss, growth—all experiences this senior class will always share. In a way no other class did, we knew Stanton both before the pandemic and after, which provides a unique perspective as we say goodbye.
iiiiiIt is undeniable that several events throughout the past four years made this a turbulent journey. Yet, through the loss, our class became stronger, and through the good times, we became closer. This issue’s feature story “Dear Diary…” highlights some of the best experiences the senior class has shared, from four years of pep rallies to Senior Takeover to Grad Bash. It is my hope that we will look back fondly on the many memories that fll these pages. These experiences defned our senior year and, despite the rigorous academics and growing senioritis, made it all worth it.
iiiiiAs this is my last opportunity to do so, I want to say thank you. Thank you for reading this newsmagazine every issue, thank you for giving us your words to empower stories, and thank you for all of the enthusiasm you shared with us this year. The Class of 2022 is something special. I cannot wait to see what we will do next.
iiiiiSenior year of high school is a time fraught with academically challenging courses and exacting decisions about the future, and the class of 2022’s fnal school year was no diferent. As a majority of this senior class has aspirations to go to a higher learning institution, many had to reckon with the tough decision of choosing a college. A plethora of factors goes into choosing the right college, but the two that gave seniors across the nation, especially those at Stanton College Preparatory School, the most grief was the choice between prestige and cost.
iiiiiThe prestige of a college goes hand in hand with its selectivity: thousands of high achieving applicants compete for a small number of spots. These exclusive colleges also have vast amounts of resources from copious funding, to an extensive alumni network. Therefore, the quality of education received at one of these institutions is very high and sought after. In addition, these colleges tend to be private, and therefore pricey, ofering little fnancial aid to their incoming students.
iiiiiElite institutions can impose a heavy fnancial burden on students; according to STATISTA, the average total debt of those graduating from Ivy League schools is $21,860. Additionally, according to a study conducted by One Wisconsin Institute, it takes an average of 20 years for those with student loans to pay them back. Incurring such a large debt at such a young age can have consequences in the future, even when searching for potential jobs. According to Generation Progress, those who default on their student loans could lose their professional license and lose their job. Student loans can also afect one’s credit score; a low credit score is also considered a barrier to getting a good job.
iiiiiWith the high prices of elite institutions in mind, this poses a perplexing question to prospective students: do the benefts of attending a prestigious university outweigh the
cost? A study done by Stacy Dale and Alan B. Krueger through the National Bureau of Economic Research suggests otherwise. The two researchers followed similar students who boasted high scores and an ambitious attitude towards learning, but who attended selective and less selective universities. They found that those who attended a more selective university saw a 7% wage earning increase than those who attended a less selective university. However, they also found that students who applied to more selective universities but opted to attend the less selective university earned around the same wages as those who attended the more selective university. Those students who applied to the more selective universities possessed a driven attitude no matter where they attended college; ultimately, the researchers found that attitude drives earnings, not the selectivity of an institution.
iiiiiHowever, that is not to say that the prestige of a college does not matter; it does, albeit marginally. According to The Atlantic, earning discrepancies between more and less selective institutions depend greatly on the major. For Business majors, selectivity matters greatly with those who attended more selective colleges earning 12% more than those that did not. However, for students who go into engineering or science, there is virtually no diference between selectivity of the institution they attended.
iiiiiMost students in this conundrum of college prestige vs. cost efectiveness also have more reasonably priced colleges in state that they could choose from. With the Bright Futures scholarship and copious amounts of merit fnancial aid that these colleges are willing to give, Florida colleges tend to be a good fnancial choice.
iiiiiApart from the prestige and cost of a college, a large part of the decision is a matter of ft. A good college is one where the student will thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
photo by Piper Jones by Eden KershneriiiiiAs Stanton College Preparatory School’s senior Class of 2022 reaches the end of their fnal year of high school, it is important to refect on what we have gone through and what we have become. In 2018, we as a collective, made up the biggest freshman class Stanton had ever seen. From the start, we were destined to make an impact, and Stanton was destined to leave an impact on us. Now that same freshman class that swarmed the hallways for the frst time in August of 2018 is on the verge of experiencing the “real world.” I can speak on behalf of the whole senior class when I say that we have all learned lessons that reach further than the AP/IB curriculum. After crossing the stage on May 25 to accept our diplomas, we must not forget these lessons. Instead, we must bring this wisdom with us as we enter the next chapters of our lives.
photo by Piper JonesiiiiWhat separates myself from my fellow graduating class is that I did not have the same freshman year as my peers. I transferred to Stanton my sophomore year without a true understanding of the school’s
reputation. I knew the academic prestige was going to be nothing like what I had experienced at my previous school. I was told by several people the best way to go about my studies was to “keep my head down and grind.” I other words, to survive Stanton, my best bet was to simply push through it and stick to my academics. Taking this advice, I entered my sophomore year with the idea that the only thing I should focus on is my grades. It was very difcult.
iiiiiI was in a new environment surrounded by nobody I knew. Although I was on the golf team, I skipped practices and matches to do homework and study. I did not join any clubs, nor did I reach out of my comfort zone to meet new people. To no surprise, it was the best my grades have ever been, but my mental health was at an all time low. I slowly learned over the course of my time at Stanton that extracurriculars, sports, friends, and family, were as important to my mental health as my grades.
iiiiiBy the end of my sophomore year, I found that I needed to make a change, so I looked for other extracurriculars to commit to. I aimed to participate in things that I was interested in and could improve my mental health. I began playing fall and winter
sports at Stanton and joined the Devil’s Advocate. Committing more time to my social health was very important for supporting my mental health for the rest of high school. I was able to build my resume to include extracurriculars that made me feel more well-rounded. This was my frst lesson at Stanton. It helped me not only realize the signifcance of my mental health, but the importance of balance while facing challenges in life.
iiiiCommunity college, two words often unfairly looked down upon by some in our society and associated with a second-rate education, is just as benefcial to students as a four-year university. I am among a countless number of others who have held such a narrow-minded perspective towards community college education for a majority of their academic careers. Until recently, my views have been broadened and I have seen the many advantages and benefts that community college education has. Attending big state or private universities rather than smaller and signifcantly cheaper colleges can lead graduating teens to burden themselves with tens of thousands of dollars of debt before the age of 22.
iiiiiA few benefts associated with attending community colleges include the opportunity to obtain a low-cost associate degree or bachelor’s degree, staying local, fexibility, smaller class sizes, and the ability to transfer to a traditional four-year university or college at any time. Traditional public four-year institutions have higher average annual tuition, large class sizes, less opportunity for academic fexibility, and also sometimes require frst-year students to live on campus.
iiiiiThe average annual tuition of traditional fouryear institutions in the America is $9,349 for in-state institutions and $27,023 for out-of-state institutions according to the Education Data Initiative.
However, community colleges in Florida average $4,532 per year for in-state students. At a fraction of the cost of state schools and out-of-state schools, community college provides afordable and convenient higher education.
iiiiiCommunity colleges allowing students to stay local is another reason why they shouldn’t be discounted. Staying close to home allows employed students to continue working while furthering their education. Localizing reduces fnancial challenges, allowing students to continue living with family. The locality provides a familiar environment, eliminating the need for students to acclimate to a new city.
iiiiiWhen it comes to fexibility, most community colleges have traditional four-year universities beat. Community colleges tend to ofer night and weekend classes as an alternative to regular weekday classes. Having the ability to take classes during nights or on weekends allows students the ability to pursue jobs and internships on weekdays. The plethora of classes and curricula at community colleges also contribute to the freedom and fexibility provided to students.
iiiiiAn investigator from the Community College Review surveyed students from both community colleges and four-year universities and reached the conclusion that community college students consistently reported classroom experiences of greater interaction, discussion, and one-on-one opportunities, versus university survey results.
iiiiiAlong with the relationships built between the students and faculty, community college ofers
iiiiiLearning this lesson of balance was extremely important to my time in high school. The point of highschool is to prepare you for your next steps in life. I have the fortunate ability to take this unique wisdom into my future in the real world. From my frst day of college to my career to the day I retire, one thing no one can take away from me are the lessons I learned while at Stanton.
students a more convenient way of gaining and transferring their credits. Community college allows students to earn credits towards their bachelor’s degree. So, if they transition into a four-year university, it will be less challenging.
iiiiiNationwide, about 30% of American community college students will eventually transfer to a four-year institution, according to Best Colleges.
By attending community college, students who might have struggled in high school, especially at higher ranked and rigorous schools, are given an opportunity to show how well they can do under a lower-stress educational environment.
iiiiiOverall, community colleges provide students with a low-cost opportunity to further education and gain access to a plethora of opportunities. Since making the decision to stay local, I have been made aware of and would recommend more to consider the benefts of community college. Students should not overlook this.
photo by Denise Soriano
“My frst lesson at Stanton helped me realize the signifcance of my mental health and the importance of balance in life.”
iiiiiEager to experience new environments, fulfll childhood goals, and reap the rewards of the relentless dedication and efort put into academics, extracurriculars, and essays, many Stanton College Preparatory School seniors seek enrollment at out-of-state universities. Once accepted into such prestigious schools, students are left to face the decision between fnancial security and their academic dreams.
iiiiiAcclaimed for alleviating the cost of in-state education since 1997, Bright Futures, a scholarship program in Florida, is known for its focus on academic achievement and fnancial opportunities, as well as for promoting practical college tuition programs. Although its prevalence and accessibility can be a saving grace for some students, those same qualities may cause ambivalence in others who hope to attain an out-of-state education. Bright Futures, Florida Prepaid, and other in-state advantages combined with the lack of fnancial aid given from prestigious out-of-state schools can overwhelm and guilt many academically-
By MAHIMA KEDLAYA, Staf Writer
adept students into remaining in Florida. For students who have devoted hours of research, efort, and emotional investment towards getting into out-of-state colleges, Bright Futures is simply another factor hindering them from achieving their academic aspirations.
experiencing economic hardship, limited aid is given to the majority of students.
iiiiiWhen we defne “the highschool experience,” often what comes to mind is the many hours of homework, a myriad of extracurriculars, and the weekend afairs we undertake with our closest friends. However, there is one underrated aspect of high school that merits further discussion: the friendships and interactions we have at school. Within the four walls of a classroom, unique and spontaneous conversations take place despite coming from diferent friend groups and grade levels. Aside from the long lectures and intense workload, Stanton College Preparatory School has given me some of my most favorite memories of high school.
iiiiiAlthough our curriculum is academic-centered, on occasion teachers sometimes ofer free time, resulting in impactful conversations ensuing between students. As casual as they occur, these “passing” interactions hold more signifcance than they seem. They not only pass the time, but can brighten busier days flled with unending thoughts of work and assignments.
iiiiiFor many seniors, flm class is a bright spot on their schedules. Mr. Cox’s lesson plans grant us the liberty to have many lively discussions. Relevancy of authors in shaping the meaning of art, is a common topic of discussion in our class. These tangents have allowed the IB flm students to get to know one another in a new context. We can escape from the rigidity of our school day with the
iiiiiThere has been an evident decrease in the allocation of student aid, specifcally for out-ofstate programs, contributing to the discontent experienced by countless students. According to U.S. News & World Report, the COVID-19 pandemic’s fnancial impact has afected college fnancial aid. The federal government has distributed multiple emergency funding streams to assist students afected by the pandemic. While extra funding is targeted toward specifc students
opportunity to express our opinions on director’s cuts or flm scores to one another.
Even when entrenched in work, a group presentation or lab can be the cause of engaging debates or jokes over the subject at hand. This has been true of my experiences in Physics class. Only enough to fll a single period, many of the students enrolled in IB Physics have an exceptional interest in the subject. From diferent cliques, we all unite under Dr. Raj and his passion for the Physics gods and their masterful concepts.
iiiiiFinancial debt, an extremely prevalent issue in the U.S., has come to overshadow every other factor in the college decision-making process. Prestige, ranking, and location all fail to meet the pressures of a potentially detrimental fnancial state. Students who may have been accepted into certain universities are forced to discipline their decision to attend the school of their dreams due to the monetary consequences. According to statistics from Investopedia, 43% of college attendees take on debt for their education. The average student loan debt reached a record high of $40,904 in 2021, accumulating to $1.75 trillion in total. These fgures, expected to increase in 2022 due to rising interest rates, show the extent to which students sufer fnancially when pursuing their schools of choice.
iiiiiSpecifcally for students aiming to receive master’s degrees, the weight of fnancial debt from their undergraduate universities makes this goal more difcult to attain. Rationally, rejecting acceptances to save money is practical, but realistically, it does not ease the disappointment and sadness faced when making this decision.
iiiiiOn any given day you could hear the phrase, “the chemistry of the physics,” or other eccentric inside jokes our class has formed. Whether we are joined together in fear for our next test, or grief over its results, a unique bond between physics students has led to many colorful memories.
iiiiiIt is upon preparing to leave Stanton that I am really beginning to miss these unique academic environments. To be surrounded by peers with not just a passion for a certain subject, but knowledge in general, is a privileged experience. It is unclear whether many of our graduating seniors will fnd
anything quite like this again, which makes me weary of the future. I am glad to have had the opportunity to speak with such a diverse and intelligent range of people.
iiiiiAnd to the friends, whom we only see in ffth period or on our phone screens as we scroll through social media, I will miss them dearly. Our relationships did not have to exceed Stanton’s walls to mean something to me, and I know many others feel the same. Our time spent together was short, though never unvalued. As seniors, we enter university with the knowledge that our next four years may feel just as short as the last. All of this has reminded me to value the present moment, and the friendships and experiences to come.
iiiiiWhile from the outside our institution appears as an academically challenging environment, where there is little room for excitement, I have learned throughout my time at Stanton that the students and teachers make our memories timeless. Each and every laugh in the hallway, at lunch or after school makes our experience unforgettable. I want to say a special thank you to Stanton for giving me such an incredible four-years.
iiiI leave Stanton, after four tumultuous years, having been distinctly moved by each individual member of our graduating class. The memories of passing remarks in the hallways, at football games, or sitting beside each other in class, were more impactful than we ever gave them credit for.
photo by Denise Soriano photo by Denise Soriano Columns published in the Devil’s Advocate represent the views of the writers, not those of the newspaper.“Financial debt is a prevalent issue in the U.S. that is becoming a signifcant factor for students in the college decision process.”
“An environment unlike any other, the unique classes of Stanton have given me lasting memories and I have found great delight in the fervor of my peers.”
