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left to right) New presidents Valerie Montesino, Allyssa Dobkins, Jordan Payne and Holden Payne are set to implement their ideas for the 2014-2015 school year.
By Rachel Ellis
On the week of Jan. 20, the Student Council Election madness
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PG. 7 highlights takes a glipse into the lives of the Humans of Gables
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PG. 3 The Class of 2015 become upperclassmen at ring ceremony
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PG. 16 highlights explores Miami’s best
Recipe for an A School 1050 points for an A 1. 800 points for FCAT - reading, math, writing, and science 2. 300 points for accelerated curricula - AP, IB, DE, AICE, and industry certifications 3. 300 points for graduation - Students graduating within 4 or 5 years 4. 200 points for college readiness - ACT, SAT, CPT, and PERT scores Source: Florida Department of Education
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HUMANS OF GABLES HIGH
Our school has a vast and varied student body with a multitude of untold secrets. Unfortunately, our differences tend to be overlooked and often underappreciated by the collectivist community promoted by teens. highlights opens a window into the lives of several students. Wether it’s the feats they’ve accomplished, dark backgrounds, tales of love, everyday routine, or family tragedies, students were given the opportunity to share their truths. It’s the info you would never know about someone unless you asked and the answers you’d never get unless you sought them out. The school does not have to be just another place to blend in the crowd. everyone has a story and everyone deserves the chance to be recognized for it.
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“Who are you?”
“I am a disaster with arms and legs. I am a hot mess. It’s my favorite adjective to describe myself. I warn ‘hey, I’m a disaster. Expect problems.’”
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Tonee A. Roiz, Senior
“What was the happiest moment in your life?”
Nahuel Franco, Senior
That’s got to be one of my happiest moments.”
“how does music make you feel?” “It feels amazing. It makes you not worry about your problems and at the same time, makes you realize your problems. It’s a sort of healing. If you feel down at any moment, you pick up an instrument or notebook and you write music. You feel better with music.”
“What makes you human?”
“Part of being human is feeling things that some people don’t want to feel. Humans can deal with emotions and have the capability of enjoying life even at their lowest point.”
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Antonella Butler, freshman
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“Is there anything that people don’t really know about you?” “I collect watches.”
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“If you could tell a large group of people something, what would it be?”
Alejandro Rovira, sophomore
“I am a lot more emotional than people would think. Maybe because of how I look. I am kind of a bigger guy. I’ve been emotion since I was little. I’d probably tell people to keep the peace and not make a mess. People change over time. I’ve noticed that, whether it’s a transition between friends in elementary school to middle school to high school, they become completely different people. It goes for me as well. I’m not counting myself out.”
“Right now I’m in this situation where both of my parents travel a lot for work, so I’m usually alone in my apartment and my family visits me once in a while. I usually go out with my friends and iIbarely stay at my house. Sometimes if I don’t see them for a long time and we try to catch up, it gets kind of awkward. developed a connection again. I’m really happy about that because that was one of my regrets, not talking to my family more.”
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“Do you have any personal problems at the moment?”
Francesca Rivera, senior “What was the saddest moment in your life?”
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“It was about 3 years ago and we got
something, but we really liked each other. We were going to be with each other, but something happened The worst part was, she and I ignored it. A few days later, she died in her sleep.”
Chris Aleman, Senior
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The many layers of Gables
From our very own peers starting a local poetry slam, to intricate tattoos on our students’ bodies and our future lying in the cards, we are lucky enough to attend a school that has so much creativity running through its hallways. Anthony Concia/highlights
A world beyond our knowledge By Maria Ovalle
The ink on Gables
By Anthony Concia STAFF WRITER
Tattoos range from small symbols to extravagant works of art. These personal statements, implicit and explicit, restrained and ostentatious, are becoming increasingly noticeable across the student body (yep, pun intended). In order to further understand the decision to people get tattoos at such a young age, highlights takes a look at the meaning behind a few of the tattoos found here in school.
seem like a walking canvas. The compass in particular, however, holds a special meaning to him. “I have a steampunk compass on my left pec and it doesn’t have any north, south, west, or east ticks because it means to go whatever direction you want in life as long as there is a little sense of direction,” said Carattini. He also displays a cartoon rendition of the ruling planet for his zodiac sign, Capricorn.
right sleeve, he reveals a majestic eagle soaring across his bicep bearing a rustic banner that the sleeve higher, a clipper ship resembling he got the tattoos because he felt capable of “overcoming life’s hardships and struggles.” These tats were done separately; the eagle last Tattoos are not just displays of art: they go more in depth as people attach sentimental meanings to them. They serve either as reminders, statements, or keepsakes, all with different meanings unique to the individual.
individuals. Clandestine and discrete, this is the most common type of tattoo present at the school. it’s a circle with a dot in the middle. I think it symbolizes how each person is just a tiny speck in the whole grand scheme of things,” said
emotional restraint and the creative spark of consciousness within people, while in Buddhism it represents the spiritual merging forces of males and females. “It’s a small tattoo but sure means a lot,”
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Tarot is a system of divination that looks into the unseen and nonphysical areas of life to get information, visions and feelings. Psychics use a system of tarot cards to connect with the spiritual world and explain what lies beyond our physical world. Richardson explains tarot readings from a psychic’s point of view. “It is not the tarot that is predicting the future; it is the personality of the person doing it. You ask a question, pull cards, and then the cards open up areas of the mind to receive the information and to make the prediction,” said Richardson. Richardson, everyone has the ability to perform tarot readings. However there are some people that have the natural ability to take a tarot deck and, without knowing do this as a hobby and enlighten their friends. Others learn the system by memorizing the meanings of the cards and through practice. Richardson said that when she was a child she had a tarot deck and although she didn’t know what to do with it at the time, she always had an interest in it. “I am not one of the kind of people that had the gift when I was growing up. It was a purposeful journey into this area as opposed to someone being born that feels like they have no choice,” said Richardson. Human curiosity has people on the edge of their seat when their future is being predicted through a psychic’s spiritual connections. They believe that having prior knowledge will help them in making the right choices to have a better life. For Richardson, these cards do everything from helping make life changing decisions or “They are my friends. They help me. I look at each card as a living entity as well as the whole deck itself as an entire thing that I feel they are my friends,” said Richardson. feel comfortable asking any questions they may have and be willing to hear the answer. With the help of tarot cards, a psychic can help people by providing them with information about their future so that they can decide to avoid or embrace it.
hold special meaning to him and make him
Underground poets society By Susana Rudin STAFF WRITER
turned into volunteers reading heartfelt poetry or performing monologues. organization that pioneers art movements, in order to be advertised on a larger scale. Cadavid and Aitken hope that with this pairing they will be able to bring a larger audience and also professional talents to the mic.
Courtesy of Alexis Mendez & Phillip Aitken
As I walked into Books & Books, the quaint little bookstore on Aragon avenue, for an open mic night hosted by the school’s very own seniors Alexis Cadavid and Phillip Aitken, the people there seemed like your typical assortment of bookstore frequenters. There were a couple of older gentlemen, a group of hipsters, girls crouched over leather books, and a family or two. Besides the six or seven students I recognized, it appeared to be another regular night at the bookstore. The night began with a warm greeting from Cadavid and Aitken who began introducing the acts. One by one I noticed that this crowd was not at all random; nearly everyone was there for the event. The performances were not limited to high school students but instead a wide group of starkly different people was appearing side by side. The different pieces offered fresh perspectives on a long list of topics varying from reincarnation to the abnormal pressure to be beautiful in today’s younger female generation. Awe-struck by the intensity of so many of the night’s readings, I noticed that everyone was congratulating each other on their performances. The closing was almost as impacting as each of the poems becuase everyone realized the courage it takes to get in front of a microphone and pour your heart out. After the event came to a close I had to know what made Cadavid and Aitken want to give birth to this. “[Cadavid] went to this poetry reading and read a poem, but they only do these readings every two months so she started thinking,” said Aitken. The poetry reading Cadavid went to took place in Pinecrest Gardens, but the fact that it only took place every two months gave
ALL KINDS OF VOICES: (Top) For each event City Street Voices holds a colorful sign can be found advertising it. (Bottom) The crowd peacefully sat around Books & Books enjoying the breeze and the poetry.
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We all have our individual goals and passions that we strive to complete sometime during our lives.
By Ali Band STAFF WRITER
Browsing his subject selection sheet freshman year, junior David Pujol did not expect to stumble upon his life is calling when he checked off Computer Science. It did not take long for him to be completely engrossed in the language of computers and to write his own software programs. He has developed a passion for technology and computers, but has done much more than uncover a leisurely hobby. Pujol has landed a post-graduate job contract with the worldwide leader in software and services: Microsoft. startup company in Miami, and was introduced to the infrastructure of Kinect for Windows, a program which gives users the ability to interact naturally with computers by simply gesturing and speaking. Pujol quickly became captivated by the program and began learning Pujol was at work in the Information Technology (IT) Center at a hospital on Miami Beach, he was introduced to some Microsoft representatives selling equipment and he showed them his new program. They were extremely impressed and after being in contact with other representatives from the company, Microsoft offered him a deal, stating that he would improve the program for the remainder of his school career and when he graduated they would buy it at face value and offer him a full-time job. “The software industry is essentially a gold mine. You just have to determine what is effective, what is needed, and what is something unique that no one has done yet. There
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stumbling upon something unexpected,” said Pujol. Pujol is entirely gripped by computer science and is thrilled to continue his career in software development. As a high school student, knowing there is a job with Microsoft after graduating is an exhilarating thought, but he is still concentrated on school and has not lost sight of his priorities, considering that part of the deal is that he must stay and excel in his studies. In terms of incorporating this passion and job into his school life, he is keeping a steady balance between his studies and working on this program over time. In fact, he uses many skills from his courses when developing the software. His math and science teachers have assisted him especially when building software codes. “I feel so lucky to have this opportunity and all I can MICROSOFT MAN: Pujol works diligently as he plays say is when you have an idea, with software development in computer science class, stick with it and work hard. completely engrossed in the language of computers It’s really not much more than and gripped by the world of cyber technology. that,” said Pujol.
Pilot-intraining
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By Olivia Field STAFF WRITER
When junior Elliot Kutmus discovered his love for traveling at the age of four, he decided that rennac Sthe maChelp just being the passenger of a plane was not enough. With yb detof our school, Kutmus has been are neG
become a pilot later in life. Kutmus. Kutmus had participated in stimulations for a year and a half, maneuvering a mock cockpit to get a feel for the process. After a certain amount of practice, he decided it was time to take up the there. Some days he cruises over the Everglades and other days he goes to West Palm Beach, always landing where he took off. traveled to Africa, Europe, the Middle East, and of course across the Americas as a passenger on a plane. These trips have made him cherish the different cultural perspectives gained by traveling. “You get to see a different way of life than the American [way],” said Kutmus. “For example, when I went to Turkey it was a much less civilized environment.” Another favorite of traveling for Kutmus is seeing things that are visually appealing. This intake the picturesque scene of land from coast to coast is not only beautiful, but the easiest part
consists of studying a manual to the point of perfection and taking the follow up test. After the
to be on the instrument, your eyes have to be outside the plane, and you have to be careful when landing.” route has to be perfected, the amount of fuel being carried needs to be known, and he has to check Considering Kutmus is a junior in the International Baccalaureate program, he lives and
Voyages in Vietnam By Sydney Scanlon STAFF WRITER
family members explored these two foreign destinations as a Christmas present. a beef broth. She toured many war museums which showed a different perspective of the Vietnam War and World War II from what she had been taught in her American classrooms. The native languages of Vietnam and Cambodia are Vietnamese and Khmer, she was able to communicate
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new foods, interesting people and beautiful landscapes made it worthwhile. Vietnam and Cambodia are brimming with World Heritage Sites where visitors can experience national parks as well as national memorials. Her favorite night was when she slept on a boat anchored on Halong Bay in Vietnam. She swam in caves scattered along the bay and ate an onthe-river dinner. were seething with everything from motorbikes to rickshaws and without crosswalks, one needed courage to cross the street. “We would just have to walk straight through all the mayhem and the vehicles would swerve around us,” said Flores. contained farmers wearing straw cone hats harvesting rice. Though many Americans still associate Vietnam and Cambodia with the war which was lie hidden among the jungles of this little known part of the world.
TROPICAL PARADISE: Freshman Riley Flores sips on a coconut while surrounded by mountains and the beautiful turqoise waters of Vietnam’s Haland Bay.
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Accepting your acceptance By Remy Fuentes
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Orestes Mayo
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everywhere, such as affordability and location, are being taken into consideration now. The last thing anyone wants is to make the incorrect choice in picking a university, so here are a few things to think about before making that $100 deposit:
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If you know you can’t afford it, do not attend. 57 percent of American college graduates have a debt of at least $29,900. While the dream is to get a career that will help ease the burden, it is not guaranteed, especially with today’s economy.
How badly do you want to go to that university? It might be a great school but do you really want to live on a mountain? If you are someone who has had the luxury of living the typical city life, making a rash decision like moving to a rural campus might not be the best choice. Always remember that the school you choose will be the place where you will be living for the next four years.
SOUL OF A MUSICIAN: Aside from being engrossed in his love for calculus and physics, Orestes Mayo also has a musical passion. Jamming on the piano for some of his students, he shows off his skills and the rhythm that beats in his veins.
“It all mixes in, how much you have to pay, how far away from home it is.” -Senior Yanirys Garcia.
All seniors are oozing with excitement across the country in order to get away from home. But just remember, when holidays roll around we are the ones that will most likely have to hop on a plane back home. Airfare is not the most affordable thing, so add that expense plus your tuition payments, plus daily living costs. It might be something you can’t afford.
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Regardless of all these warnings, all the warnings College Assistant Program Counselor Elizabeth Stack has been drilling into us since August and all the guilt trips our parents have put us through, college is all about the experience. If you want to change your life drastically by moving to Canada because that is where you will feel comfortable, go for it. If going to New York University to major in theater is your dream, then come to terms with the fact that it is ranked the most expensive university in the United States (and it will
most likely burden you with a crushing debt until the day you drop dead and can’t afford the casket) now
rather than later when the bill comes.
to yourself. It’s a model about how you’re going to spend the rest of your life. How you’ll manage it.” -Senior Edward Biscayart.
“I haven’t gotten any scholarships and I was relying on that for out of state. So I guess I’m staying in Florida.” -Senior Lucila Scavino.
Breaking down the latest diets By Susana Rudin STAFF WRITER
Among all of the people who you know, it seems as if you are the only one who is not bragging about being on some strict eating regiment like a Mediterranean, paleo, macrobiotic or carbon diet. Although these eating guidelines with their very creative names may seem confusing and hard to follow, they are actually quite simple. The reasoning behind all of theses diets is the same: to nourish your body in whatever way seems healthiest and to follow some sort of moral code that will make you feel like a better person in the long run. [med-i-tuh-rey-nee-uhn] n.// A Mediterranean diet is exactly what it sounds like. This diet mimics that of the Mediterranean region and mainly focuses on substituting everyday foods for healthier alternatives. These alternatives include substituting using olive oil instead of butter, drinking wine instead of stronger liquors, eating pita bread instead of white bread and mostly eating grains. Many people choose to partake in this dietary habit since their food is less fattening than that of our culture. < Greek palaio-, combining form of palaiós > n.// The paleo diet involves only eating naturally grown foods. This
means that you are limited to eating only things that are not grown in commercial farms or that have been processed. For example, on this diet you can never have a delicious chip again because there is no way to naturally cultivate them without having to process them. [kahr-buhn] n.// A carbon dieter tries to lessen the emissions released in preparing and packaging foods. This means that people who follow a low carbon diet will avoid industrially produced food, and instead search for locally grown foods or foods with minimal packaging to reduce waste. [mak-roh-bahy-ot-ik] adj.// A macrobiotic diet, despite its frightening name, actually means avoiding most animal products and highly processed foods, although occasional seafood consumption is allowed. Even though all these diets are noble and have shown craze can throw your body into shock and actually be harmful rather than healthy.
By Ali Band STAFF WRITER
Most commonly known around school as a calculus and physics buff, Science Department Chair Orestes Mayo seems like he only means business. However, many would be surprised to know that like so many of his students, Mayo has a knack for music as he is classically trained on the violin and the piano, and plays in his own southern and classic rock band, the Slingers. “I’ve been around music my entire life and have played with many bands over the years. Music makes a connection between our intellect and that something inside that makes us human. You can feel a moment years later when it’s tied to a song. It’s amazing,” said Mayo. Having played for so many years, he has variety of genres on his palette. He plays rock, southern rock, and blues. Just like everyone else he has his classic favorite his career. Some of these bands include the Beatles, Pink Floyd, Heifetz, Einstein, Journey, Led Zeppelin, and Lynyrd Skynyrd. He feels a profound connection to their sound. “I have so many favorite songs because so many songs correspond with moments in my life,” said Mayo. Playing music is something Mayo never gave up on. When he is not teaching his rigorous classes he can be found playing an instrument. When he was younger, he considered not going to college to pursue a musical career, however his parents’ wishes swayed his own and convinced him otherwise. For a time, in order to keep the balance between his musical desires and his parents’ wishes, he became a theatre major, having been a thespian since 1976. “I was involved in theatre quite a bit, playing around town in different clubs. I was really skinny at the time because there is one thing I discovered about being a musician: you will always be hungry! Then after four years of working odd jobs, I went back into my areas of math and science,” said Mayo. Nevertheless, his passion for music is still a huge part of his life and he looks forward to his future musical “It’s been a while, but my buddy and I are kicking around a new band so I’ll be playing out again soon,” said Mayo.
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Sports specialization increases chances of injury Commentary by Olivia Field
30% of student athletes
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Millions of students specialize in one sport, often one position continuously, according to Stop Sports Injuries. While focusing on one sport may increase your choice of receiving a scholarship, it also increases your risk of extreme overuse injury. It is better for students’ body and state of mind if they diversify themselves in what sports they play. Overuse injuries happen when certain parts of the body get worn down more quickly than others. As stated in Stop Sports Injuries, a baseball player could easily suffer a tear to the ulnar collateral ligament by pitching too often, while volleyball players can tear their anterior cruciate ligament and not be able to play for months. If you play a variety of sports throughout different seasons rather than just one, these overuse injuries are less likely because you are balancing the use of different parts of your body. Freshman Julian Elortegui is not a stranger to overuse injuries. A frequent runner for over two years, Elortegui has hurt his calf twice and his heel once. “Running was basically therapeutic for me so not being able to do it has not only hurt my rankings and athleticism, but ruined something great for me,” said Elortegui. A study held at Loyola University shows that a player is twice as likely to get an injury,
suffer overuse injuries
Most common overuse injuries are:
General stress at 27% Tendinitis at 16%
for Disease Control and Prevention stated that overuse injuries represent half of all sports injuries among middle and high school students.
Inflamation at 21%
career as in the case of Elortegui. Obviously it is possible to push past the obstacles. For instance, professional basketball player Dwayne Wade has been suffering overuse issues with his knee since college. He still continues to play, despite the recurring injury. However, if you want to enjoy sports, open up to a variety of them and try another sport in the offseason. If you just want
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will lead to fewer injuries, more exercise, and a more positive mindset.
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Cheer for your country: It's team USA or nothing Who is your favorite team playing in the FIFA World Cup? Mexico 3%
Other 18%
Commentary by Cyrus Zeledon COPY EDITOR
out of fashion in international competitions. It seems that if another country has a more talented team, then the American crowd tends to support them. However, when a U.S. sports team is considered to be elite (e.g. the U.S. Men’s Basketball team), everyone wants to be nationalistic with the American When a major international event rolls around the American public seems to cheer for the powerhouse team even when it is not the U.S. national team. Like the many Americans who play on a U.S. national team, each of them has dedicated their entire sports career
USA 20%
instance, during the 2013 U.S. Open third round match between the American John Isner and his
Italy 4%
Germany 9%
end, but was peeved at his audience’s response. Even from a more international perspective, as in the case of the FIFA World Cup, the American crowd vanishes into thin air and instead roots for the favorite (e.g. Spain, Germany, France, Italy). And as evident in the CavsConnect poll, the school favors every other country’s team besides the U.S. team for the FIFA World Cup.
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Brazil 12% Argentina 14% Survey out of 97 individuals Source: CavsConnect
It’s easy to root for the opposing team, especially when the other side is the favorite. But the hypocrisy emerges when the U.S. team shows even the smallest promise of winning the gold and suddenly everybody is back to being a nationalistic citizen. Shouldn’t U.S. citizens applaud their own compatriots regardless of their performance? support for our school when they are matched up against a team like Columbus. It’s not in good taste. Even those originally from other countries should at least show some care for their new nation’s team, particularly when they are not playing against their home team. As sports fans and U.S. citizens, we should be true-blue patriots that storm every stadium stage.
FORERO TUMBLES FOR THE CAVALIERS By Angelika Menendez
“It is heaven on Earth. You are doing what you love and it is what you are doing all day,” said Forero. He stunts with the girls and helps them with the stunts they do. With
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Junior Matthew Forero isn’t your average cheerleader. He break dances,
performs at any show they can book, such as quinceañeras and bar mitzvahs. He has also danced in music videos, such as “Da Wop” by Lil Chuckee. Forero attended Woodward, a one week camp in Pennsylvania, where he trained and improved on his parkour skills. He took power gymnastics.
for tumbling. Cheering also helps Forero do better in school. He wants to make sure that he does not get kicked off the team, so he must make sure that his grade point average is good. Cheering is what makes Forero ecstatic and is what he wants to continue to do along with his parkour and break dancing.
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Matthew Forero, junior
for cheering, such as back handsprings. Forero can be seen in his red and white uniform on game days and when he performs at pep rallies. He hopes that cheering will get him scholarships for college. On the team he is a base and one-mans the girls. He also spots the girls
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do what I love, and stand out amongst the girls,” said Forero. Forero said that his friends are his biggest supporters. In fact, one of his friends was the person who
to the team because of his extensive ability to tumble. “He is like a brother to all of us and makes us stronger. He helps with the technique and with the strengths he has,” said sophomore Rianny McKinnon. With cheerleading Forero must be very sharp
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Cavaliers wrestle for a place on the top tier By Maria Ovalle
his wrestlers do not become overwhelmed with exhaustion and weakness. When asked what it
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The Cavalier Duals wrestling match was hosted at the school’s gym on Jan. 23, where the Cavaliers battled against Alonzo and Tracy Mourning Senior High Sharks and Miami Palmetto Senior High Panthers. It took place after school and began with weigh-ins one hour before the meet. At the weighins, each wrestler is weighed and they must weigh the exact amount recorded or else they will be
Perseverance.” A week after the Cavalier Duals, the District Championship took place at Miami Coral Park Senior High where seven schools from our district competed to go to regionals. At districts, sophomores Carlos Leon, Joshua Zambrano, and Vizcaino placed fourth in their weight class and
match by 15 points, and his third match by pinning down his opponent. Sophomore Anthony Vizcaino managed to win his match against South West with a score of 7-11. “[Being around the wrestlers], I feel like I am in the match, one-on-one,” said wrestling coach Angel Vazquez. Vazquez emphasizes the importance of having mental toughness during the match so that
Maria Ovalle/highlights FIGHT TO THE FINISH: (Left) At the Cavalier Duals, Michael Medina shook hands with his opponent before beginning the match. (Middle) Medina wrestled his way out from what was a
Fraga swings into badminton By Eleonor Bauwens STAFF WRITER
Boys' volleyball under different management STAFF WRITER
the reins. Last year the team placed second in the Greater
Girls Soccer
team is under new management. They are led this year by
been champion in GMACs for eight of the past eleven the team maintain their winning record and aims to win GMACs with the team this year. “I expect them to be as competitive as they usually could keep the pendulum rolling,” said Athletic Director “While I have no experience with badminton I have plenty of coaching skills and I want to help the school The returning players are helping teach and guide the new players on the team. They are very involved in
assistance from substitute teacher and softball coach Monica De LaVega. In previous years, boys’ soccer coach Joey Hudak coached team while De LaVega assumes a helping role, as De LaVega continues to focus on the girls’ softball team. “I have a passion for volleyball. I’m not a great volleyball
Sydney Scanlon/highlights TAKING CONTROL: New badminton coach Kelly Fraga helps players learn the proper skills for game play.
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I allowed a bunch of my basketball players to play volleyball to help their abilities and skills… and I knew that Hudak was running around with a lot going on. When I asked if I could coach, he said, ‘If you want it, you can have it.’ And I was able
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conservative yet positive approach to the upcoming volleyball season. “My goal for the team is not a set victory goal. This year is about teaching these athletes the sport. I think a year or two year for the kids, but me too. The learning curve is going to be As this season and upcoming seasons progress, only time the boys’ team will likely depend on its cooperation as much as
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the possibility of taking over the team, an opportunity that worked out perfectly for both sides.
Hopes are high that the change in coaching could promise a brighter future for the team. When asked about the opportunities
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After Stephen Campagna stepped down from coaching the school’s successful badminton team to
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highlights February 2014
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Merrick House legacy lives on By Araceli Sanchez STAFF WRITER
The historic Merrick House will be opening its doors and hosting a series of monthly events named after George Merrick, the founder of Coral Gables. Sundays on the Porch with George features live music, gardening exhibits, cooking demonstrations and art shows, and showcases the house and the
dedicated to the life of George Merrick. It was the boyhood home of Merrick when he and his family moved to South Florida from Massachusetts, but has been preserved and still contains many of the family’s belongings and personal items such as pictures and artwork. The mission of the Merrick House is to preserve their belongings and to offer its grounds as a museum to honor the founder of Coral Gables. All the Sunday afternoon events at this venue are somehow tied to Merrick or the beginning years of Coral Gables. The house has seven events lined up, and each of these is designed to capture a unique chapter of the family’s On March 9, the house will host the sixth event of the series called “Merrick House Art Festival,” which will take place from 1-4 p.m. This event will include exhibits by photographers, photo booths, a digital photography course, and musical performances by a University of Miami student duo. On April 6, an event will be taking place titled “Patchwork of Poetry” at the same time as the previous event. The details of this contest will be announced later the boy scouts and food trucks selling savory and sweet snacks. There will be guided tours available for the small fee of $1 for kids ages 6 through 12 and $5 for adults, but visitors can stroll around the house and learn about the history of the home and the Coral Gables community Merrick founded free of charge.
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GONE WITH THE WIND: Miami Beach frequenters gather at Haulover Park to celebrate
By Haley Manning STAFF WRITER
Located at Haulover Park in Miami Beach, Skyward Kites has been a great with friends and family since 1992. It sells a variety of kites from the $5 classic kites to $300 custom kites. Their massive kite park is kite I purchased in Key West, when I realized that there wasn’t any store in Miami to buy a nice kite like that. So since I love kites anyway, I thought I’d give it a try,” said Skyward Kites owner Dan Ward. Skyward Kites gives you the opportunity to have your own custom kite. It can either be a kite that has your name stitched on it or an advertising kite, which have a wingspan of 11 feet long. All the kites are hand made and the artwork is sewn on, rather than printed or stamped. Some kites are even custom made for photo shoots and
weddings. Skyward Kites has a long list of clients that use these custom kites including Universal Studios, Shaquille O’Neal, and Victoria Secret. On Feb. 16, Skyward and MiamiDade Parks are hosting the 21st annual Kite Festival at Haulover Park. The show 150-foot rainbow kite, 100-foot squid kite, and a 30-foot scuba man kite, in addition demonstrations from long time kite lovers, and paper kite building classes will be going on. You can bring your own kite, buy one of their many kites, or make your own kite at the festival. Admission is free and parking is only $6 from 12-5 p.m. “Our Kite Day Festival is more of a sharing the sky with the hundreds of smaller festival goers’ kites. We have music, food, face painters, and more to ensure there is lots of stuff for everyone to enjoy,” said Ward.
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16 the scene Laura and Maggie’s comprehensive guide to Miami’s chicken and waffles highlights
February 2014
By Laura Acosta and Maggie Rivers
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Despite being the southernmost region in the continental United States, South Florida lacks the bluegrass music, hospitality, and most importantly, comfort food. But recently, Southern cuisine has found its way into restaurants across Miami restaurant to restaurant, for the most part, the dish is simple, containing three ingredients. The beauty of the dish all boils down to the subtle distinctions between restaurants: the crispiness richness of the maple syrup. In an attempt to narrow down the best of Miami’s growing comfort food scene, highlights has created
from anywhere in the 305, you can get your chicken between two to make up for the price. As for lunch and brunch, Morgan’s offers the chicken daytime eating, featuring chicken between cheddar cheese. LoKal LoKal’s name has become synonymous in the unassumingly on the menu under the “sandwiches and more” section is “Mama Bear’s Chicken and
can usually get the best looking pieces.) Head home, toast
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New gourmet market opens up in Gables
Cuban castle cuisine By Angelika Menendez
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STAFF WRITER
a large sign announces “Morro Castle”, a petite restaurant with a green awning that stands out among the other buildings, because it is the only building that is not falling apart in the area. Morro GABLES GOURMET
50 years. But don’t let the surroundings
By Araceli Sanchez STAFF WRITER
The aroma of churros and steak surrounds the restaurant, making your stomach growl huge menu on the wall featuring their popular food selections, including mouth watering fritas, traditional Cuban shakes, and fresh churros. The frita is one of their signature banana, and papaya. The restaurant is small and has bars that are artistically outside, because the sun shines in through the bars. The maroon booths and plastic chairs make the restaurant feel homey. It is an ideal place to eat if you want to feel comfortable with your friends and family. the food is perfect for those who do not want to waste a lot of money on tasty depending on what you buy. Angelika Menendez/highlights
One short block away from the school, a new gourmet market has opened its doors for business, adding the third franchise to its popular chain right here in Coral Gables. This new market not only includes produce and packaged foods, but also has an selection of prepared foods. Unlike most
foodies to its South Beach location, and started as a butcher shop has expanded to include a bakery and a collection of hand selected grocery products from around the world. The bakery sells fresh bread daily, as well as pastries, bagels and their famous selection of cakes. Epicure also carries
handcrafted sandwiches made in the store, and the store has a large choice of sodas, salads. The market also has a large prepared food section catering to those who need to
possible when it comes down to the food items they sell. The items may be pricey for high school
Coral Gables residents and the school’s students, Epicure Market in Coral Gables dining and shopping.