William R. Boone High School Student Paper
For Students, By Students
hi-lights Friday, May 13, 2011
By DAVID MATTESON The 2010-2011 school year has been filled with events of high importance, whether local, club, sports, international, or pop culture news. From the first day of school on Aug. 23 to now, clubs and school sports have had many newsworthy moments. For example, the varsity cheerleading team won the state title on Feb. 5 for the first time in school history. Drama also received an award at their state competition where they took best in show. In terms of off campus news, there were
moments of accomplishment and disaster. Internationally, Osama bin Laden was killed May 1 in Pakistan by U.S. Navy Seals. Locally, Rick Scott won as governor in the Nov. 3 gubernatorial elections. Disaster struck with the March 11 earthquake and tsunami in Japan. Both local and international relief efforts followed the disaster. All of these events plus more are explored in this year-in-review, where the most noteworthy events in each of the five categories are documented.
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3. NASA lays off employees
Despite Congress’s grant of $19 billion for NASA’s budget, the space agency laid off 1,200 workers on Oct. 1. In late June, NASA will also launch shuttle Atlantis from the Kennedy Space Center.
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SPEAK UP. Newly elected Governor Rick Scott makes his inaugural address in Tallahassee on Jan. 4.
1. Jacobs and Scott come out victorious
Republicans gained the upper hand this past midterm election, winning seats in both of the elections for Florida Governor and Orange County Mayor. In the race for governor, republican and successful businessman Rick Scott defeated democrat Alex Sink, the state’s chief financial officer. The election came down to the final minutes; however,
Scott won by one percent, with 99 percent of the precincts reporting. Scott came into the election as a political unknown, and funded his campaign with $73 million of his own money. He presented himself as a conservative outsider and ran under the slogan, “Let’s get to work.” Republican Teresa Jacobs, former two-term commissioner, won the election for Orange County mayor over democrat Bill Segal, businessman, in a
landslide, taking nearly 68 percent of the popular vote to Segal’s 32 percent. Jacobs focused her campaign on her fights with business interests regarding school crowding and road fees as well as her push for tougher ethics and campaign-finance rules. Jacobs and Scott both began their terms on Jan. 4. Scott will hold his office for two years and Jacobs will hold her office for the next four years.
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4. Former representative elected chairman
Bill Sublette won the election for Orange County School Board’s first-ever elected chairman. Sublette is an attorney and a former state representative; he won with 61 percent of the vote in a landslide victory over Homer Hartage.
2. Burning leads to riots
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A NEW HOLIDAY. At a press conference, Terry Jones discusses his plan for “Burn a Koran Day.” He originally planned for it to be on the anniversary of 9/11, but postponed it after pleas from the government.
On March 20, Terry Jones, pastor of Dove World Outreach Center, and 30 followers gathered to burn over 100 copies of the Koran in a fire pit. The idea first arose amidst the controversy over plans to build an Islamic community center near Ground Zero. Through pleas from religious leaders and government officials, he was dissuaded from fulfilling his plan on Sept. 11. However, he announced in January that he would go through with his plan, despite negative reactions from the public and officials. The burning sparked a mob attack on a U.N. compound in Mazar-e Sharif, killing seven U.N. employees. Related protests in Kandahar left nine dead and more than 90 others injured.
Aug. 20 - First day of class for the 2010-2011 school year
[The best local event] was the Earth Day Festival at Lake Eola because they had vegan food pertaining to my diet and there was no trash, making it a clean festival. - chantelle cade, sophomore
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5. Freshman harassed in locker room
Several varsity athletes of the Dr. Phillips football team hazed Freshman Darrion Denson in the locker room on Sept. 7. The assault left Denson hospitalized with a concussion. He was allegedly beaten and thrown in a garbage can.
Sept. 30 - Chief of Staff, Rahm Emanuel, resigned from the White House to run for Chicago mayor, and won
Sept. 27 - Halloween Horror Nights, celebrating its 20th anniversary, opens
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Oct. 1 - CNN fires Rick Sanchez for controversial remarks
Oct. 7 - The new Amway Center hosts first event in Downtown Orlando
Oct. 6 - Christine O’Donnell announces she is “not a witch”
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1. Drama wins best in show
The audience was silent and the curtain was about to raise. The drama department prepared themselves as they took the stage at the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center. The drama team won Best in Show at states for their performance Step in Time from the well known play Mary Poppins. The team traveled to Tampa for the Florida State Thespian Convention along with thousands of other performers, making it the largest gathering in the convention’s history. The students went to workshops and classes to better themselves in their drive toward becoming actors, actresses, makeup artists and stage managers. The convention had workshops including tap, flying and musical theater classes. “I’ve been to states twice, but this year it was earlier in the year, making it difficult. I was expecting it to not be that good, but everyone adjusted well. I was pleasantly surprised,” junior Brandon Dalzell said. The students had to raise $200 each to attend the trip. The money covered the hotel room at the Embassy Suites and any other expenses, like food. At states, senior Carlos Santiago and junior Tyler Conrady participated in monologues and received a superior; junior Savanna Shurman received an excellent and senior Brianna Harper received a good for their participation in technical events; and juniors as pairs Veroncia Kelly and Jackson Upperco and Conrady and Dalzell all received superiors for their duet performances. Drama also impressed audiences with performances including the comedy I Saw You Scream Last Friday the 13th on Elm Street, the one act play Proof, and Willy Wonka. “I think [the convention] benefited the entire troop because it brought us closer and was a bonding experience as well as learning experience,” senior Ashley Connelly said.
States was a very rewarding experience. This experience is something that I will never forget - tyler conrady, junior
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3. Campus fills piggy banks for good cause
In the Kiss the Pig competition, teachers puckered up for a good cause. Renee Burke, represented the senior class and kissed the pig. With $2,500 raised, SGA officers provided 25 families with Thanksgiving basket.
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LIGHTS. At the Drama Night of Entertainment, junior Brandon Dalzell performs the dramatic monologue he performed at districts. “It wasn’t my original piece I had chosen. I had to change it because of offensive content. There were things I should have worked on, but that’s actors nature to never be satisfied with their performance,” Dalzell said. The event took place on Nov. 16 in the school auditorium.
4. Seniors feast on hot cakes
On Nov. 30, seniors worked for their food, which required coordination, to enjoy the unlimited amount of pancakes served by Pancake Man Jeff Krause at the senior breakfast. Seen here, Joel Robertson catches a flapjack.
2. Reservation runs for cause
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WINNING. With their medals on, the top five runners of the Reservation Run are all from the cross country team: Charles Collins, Preston Taylor, Adam Laxton, Anthony Coscia and John Logan Hines. Oct. 22 - Football team wins against undefeated Freedom High School
Oct. 15 - T.I. sentenced to 11 months in prison
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To raise funds, clubs and sports teams participated in the third Reservation Run on Feb. 19. BHSAA and Downtown South sponsored the 5K run. The cost to participate was $15 for students and $20 for adults. Fifty cents of every dollar went towards a chosen club or sports team, and the remaining money went towards the athletic facilities. John Logan Hines took first place with a time of 19:36.5 and Preston Taylor placed second at 19:49.3. People had a choice to run, walk or ride bikes, depending on their preference. The event consisted of 638 racers with over 750 registrations and raised $20,000, an amount double from last year.
Oct. 25 - Red Ribbon Week begins, notifying students of drug and alcohol use
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5. Students dance the night away
Homecoming was on campus for the third consecutive year. The theme was “Time to Treasure, Braves Forever”. Seniors Samantha Marozzi and Kyle Jones were crowned king and queen.
Oct. 30 - Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear with comedians Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert
Oct. 29 - Explosive devices were found in a U.S.-bound package on a plane in Dubai
Nov. 1 - Disney pop star, Demi Lovato, checks into rehab for an “emotional and physical” breakdown
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[The most memorable club event] was all the homecoming events because a lot of people came out and participated, bringing classes together. - clarissa henriquez, junior
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1. Girls battle for state title
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PLAY HARD. At the state final, senior Kristin Faust jumps to hit the ball “It was bittersweet because we made it to the state final but couldn’t win it all,” Faust said. Faust signed with Clemson University on a volleyball scholarship.
As the volleyball came close to hitting the floor, senior Kristin Faust dove to save it. After defeating the Lake Mary Rams at home 3-2 in districts, an unexpected win, the varsity volleyball team moved on to regionals. At regionals, the team continued on to defeat the DeLand Bulldogs 3-1, allowing the team to move ahead to the state semifinals. On Nov. 19, at the state competition, their opponent, Dr. Michael M. Krop High School, after dropping the first two games, rallied from a 20-24 deficit, stealing the third game 26-24 and forcing a fourth game. However, the Braves pulled through and won the match 3-1, moving on to the team’s first 6A state title competition. Senior Taylor Menk had 36 assists, five kills and five service aces in the game. The girls played Tampa Plant at the Lakeland Center on Nov. 20. Plant took the lead in the first game and held it. The team regained the advantage in the second game, but Plant managed to score eight points, taking the lead once more. During the game against Plant, senior Jesse Collins had 11 digs and senior Kristin Faust had 15 kills and 15 digs. Plant continued to dominate and the girls succumbed in the final match 0-3. “We did everything we could, we gave it our all, and we proved to everyone we could do it,” Menk said.
At the state competition on Nov. 13, senior Cinzia Calabretta placed second in diving. Her talent in diving caught the attention of Ohio State University and Auburn University. Calabretta signed to Auburn University to dive on their team.
Nov. 18 - Student Government Association puts together annual Thanksgiving baskets
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CHEER ON. At the varsity football game against Winter Park, senior Ally Hudson cheers. “I feel really excited and pumped [when I’m cheerleading]. I love getting the crowd involved,” Hudson said.
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6. Student takes second at states
National Signing Day took place Feb. 2, where students committed to universities. Phillips Duncan, Kristin Faust, Jesse Collins and Max Lang all committed to schools. Here, John Logan Hine signs to the University of Florida.
[The best sporting event was] the flag football game against Lake Nona because it was an intense game; we almost lost, but we stilled pulled through. - annika podeswa, senior
READY, LET’S GO. In the metro championships, the cheerleading team competes at Dr. Phillips High School. “The more time went on, the more th team bonded together,” junior Christina Wolfinger said.
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5. Senior athletes commit to schools
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7. Student proves talent at tennis districts
At districts, sophomore Samuel Lampman took the title. He went to states and lost to Cypress Creek on April 21. Lampman is ranked in the Top 15 in the United States Tennis Association state rankings. Nov. 27 - Florida State University beats University of Florida at annual rivalry football game, 31-7
Nov. 20 - Pope allows condoms for prostitutes
Nov. 20 - Cross Country team attends state meet and places 10th
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Nov. 21 - Justin Bieber wins four awards at American Music Awards
Nov. 22 - Jimmie Johnson wins his fifth straight NASCAR Sprint Cup Series
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2. Cheerleaders tumble into history
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The varsity cheerleading team competed in the metro cheer championships and took second place on Jan. 15 at Dr. Phillips High School. The team moved on to compete at the Silver Spurs Arena on Feb. 4-5 in Kissimmee where they took first place in states in the extra-large division. Before the competition, the team did not take any breaks. The girls spent their Thanksgiving and Christmas break, even weekends, practicing their routine. Choreographer Sandy Long, a former cheerleader, helped the girls with the routine, which included a series of difficult stunts, one after another. The beginning sequence had more than six dance moves and stunts. During their performance, two of the stunts were dropped, but the girls continued to fight through it. “[After the stunt dropped], we still fought until the end. I was still confident that we could pull off the routine,” senior Kaitlyn Fields said. Ten judges scored the team in categories that included jumps, dance, tumbling, difficulty, execution, pyramid and time. The team received a combined score of 84 out of a possible 100 points. “We put aside our troubles and left it on the mat; we knew we could win states,” Fields said. They took home the title for the first time in school history.
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WRESTLING WITH FEAR. In the match against Edgewater, sophomore Sanford Meeks pins his competition. “I had 23 stitches in my eye which were bothering me, but other than that I felt pretty good,” Meeks said. Meeks has made states both his freshman and sophomore years
3. Wrestler takes states
He pinned the Winter Springs High School wrestler and waited for the referee to call it a match, waited to be the official state champion. The 2011 state wrestling championships took place on Feb. 19 in Lakeland where sophomore Sanford Meeks won the state title in the 215 pound weight class. Meeks was a significant wrestler on the wrestling team since he qualified for
states as a freshman. At the championship, Meeks took on Ryan Petro from Winter Springs. This was a rematch of the previous week where Petro took the regional title against Meeks. The match proved to be tough, going into overtime, but Meeks took down Petro for the win. Meeks made it into school wrestling history by earning the first state title in his weight class.
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8. Lacrosse team plays successful season
The varsity boys lacrosse team had its most successful season in five years. The boy’s record was 12-3. The season ended on April 19, when they lost 15-17 to Timber Creek in districts to whom they lost previously to in the season.
9. Student shoots for All- County team
Sophomore Robert Rimmer was chosen for the All- Central Florida team on April 4. He has played on the varsity basketball team since his freshman year. Rimmer, 6’ 8’’, averages 18.4 points, 9.6 rebounds and 3.7 blocks per game.
4. Girls fight for barrel, a cure for cancer
In an effort to find a cure for breast cancer, the varsity girls soccer team played the annual breast cancer game on Dec. 6. The winner of the game got to keep the pink mini barrel which became a tradition in 2009. The team played against long time rival, Edgewater. Sophomore Kayla Combs kicked off the game by scoring the first goal in the first half. In the second half, freshman Rachel Bridewell and junior Brandi Recker scored the following two goals, beating Edgewater 3-0. “It was nice to keep the barrel on the Reservation for another year, and [it was for] a great cause. [I was] glad to support the effort to cure cancer,” Recker said. Senior goalkeeper, Logan Graves, kept the Eagles from scoring. The event raised $300 that was donated to the Susan G. Komen Foundation.
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10. Football fumbles throughout season
The varsity football team played a disappointing season, 5-6. They had one significant victory against Freedom, 24-10. The boys also gave up the barrel to rival Edgewater on Nov. 12, losing 14-34. The team had the most losses in five years.
Jan. 14 - The Rio de Janeiro in Brazil floods and causes mudslides, killing 537 people
Dec. 3 - NASA delays space shuttle Discovery’s launch
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KEEP THE BALL. In the game against Wekiva on Nov. 9, junior Brandi Recker fights to keep the ball. “It always feels great to win,” Recker said. The girls defeated Wekiva, 2-1.
Dec. 8 - “Operation Payback” crashes Master Card, Visa and PayPal websites in retaliation for dropping Wikilinks
Dec. 22 - Annual Student Government Association canned food drive collects 4,103.86 pounds
Jan. 16 - The 68th Golden Globe Awards take place
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The cheerleaders winning states was the biggest thing that happened in sports this year. - andres silva, senior
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year in review Page Compiled By MARK VAGELAKOS
1. Japanese earthquake causes massive destruction
Crisis upon crisis unfolded on March 11 as an earthquake, tsunami and nuclear panic sent Japan into a state of emergency. Registering a 9.0 on the Richter scale, the Tohoku earthquake off the coast of Japan sent a devastating 124 foot tsunami onto the country’s shores that hit just an hour later. In total, the Japanese Police Agency determined 12,600 people dead, 14,700 missing and 150,000 homeless. Continuing the chain of events, the tsunami floods knocked out electricity along the Japanese coast and destroyed backup generators for the nuclear power plants Fukushima I and II. These vital pieces of equipment cool the facilities. Due to faulty design of the nuclear facilities, radioactive material was sent [The situation into the local atmosphere, Japan’s water supply and the in Japan] is ocean. Subsequently, Japan announced that the nuclear crisis is on the same level as the 1986 Chernobyl disaster in tragic. I think Ukraine USSR which killed 56 workers and radiated others. it will take a Since radioactive leakage began in Japan, 78,000 citizens long time to have been evacuated and the country is still trying to repair get through the damage from the power plant. Following the disaster, relief efforts sprung up to aid it. But, with cities and families in their recovery. The Red Cross has set all the help up a donation system using SMS texting. To give $10 to the and supplies, Japan relief fund, text REDCROSS to 90999. they’ll get Additionally, the United Nations International through it.” Children’s Emergency Fund organized a donation fund on their website to help the children suffering from the - ryan dittmer Japan disaster. Groups like Doctors Without Borders, the Salvation Army, International Medical Corps and Save the junior Children have also stepped up and got involved to help support Japanese victims. Aside from the human loss and property damage from the tsunami, manufacturing industries have also been affected. Major automakers like Honda, Toyota and Nissan were forced to stop production in all Japanese plants for over a month, as areas that produced parts for the cars were damaged. While production has resumed, the companies are only operating at half the level as before the shutdown, according to the New York Times. The disasters in Japan have had local, national and international repercussions that will likely continue for years to come.
5. Leaks cause uproar
Wikileaks, a watchdog organization run by Australian activist and journalist Julian Assange, leaked classified information relating to the Iraq war. With comparisons to the Pentagon Papers, the affair brought new criticisms to American foreign policy.
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TORN DOWN. The survivors of the tsunami at Kamaishi gather before the wreckage that was once their thriving city. The earthquake in Japan was the largest in over half a century, a 9.0 on the Richter scale.
6. Discriminatory policy repealed
President Obama signed the repeal of the controversial “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy Dec. 22, ending a period of discrimination. The policy restricted entry of openly gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgendered citizens into the military.
Feb. 6- Fatal accident on I-4 claims two lives and injures two Boone students
Jan. 23 - Somalian pirates stopped from hijacking a ship in the Gulf of Aden
The earthquakes in Japan and all of the deaths that were involved [were the biggest things that happened in the world this year]. - claire lang, sophomore
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7. Chile rescues trapped miners
After being trapped underground for nearly two months, 33 Chilean miners were rescued and reunited with their families in an emotional scene on Oct. 13. While underground, the miners worked to maintain physical and psychological health.
Feb. 2 - First openly gay secretary of the White House, Jeremy Bernard, is appointed
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Feb. 11 - President Hasni Mubarak resigns due to protests
Feb. 9 - Lindsay Lohan accused of stealing a $2,500 necklace from jewelry store
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3. Shooting sparks controversy
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CELEBRATION. Washington D.C. citizens gather in the streets to celebrate after news hit the wires that Osama bin Laden had been killed. Bin Laden was the self pronounced leader of al-Qaeda and orchestrator of the 9/11 attacks.
2. Search comes to a close
Nearly a decade after the 9/11 attacks, Osama bin Laden, leader of al-Qaeda, was killed by American military forces in Pakistan on May 1. Bin Laden planned the 9/11 suicide bombings on the World Trade Center and Pentagon. The largest terrorist attack on U.S. soil in history, 3000 civilians died immediately and about 800 responders have
passed away in the following years, according to the New York State Health Department. President Obama announced late Sunday evening that the terrorist leader was killed by a fire fight with Navy Seals and other American forces in Pakistan. This immediately gave Obama a surge in approval rating, from 46 to 57 percent, according to a CBS poll. Following the news of the death,
At a rally in Tuscon, AZ, 22-year-old Jared Loughner shot 19 people, killing six. After Loughner unloaded his 33 round magazine into the political rally, the crowd charged and immobilized him while he was trying to reload his gun. The “Congress at your Corner” rally took place at a Safeway on Jan. 8. Among the 19 victims was democratic congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, the target of the attack. The issue of gun rights was raised after the Tuscon shooting. Adversaries of Arizona’s gun laws argue that it should be harder to obtain gun licenses and magazines should be smaller. Giffords is expected to make a full recovery.
crowds in Washington and other big cities took to the streets to show their happiness. However, some experts are concerned the killing will turn Bin Laden into a martyr for his followers and cause an increased terrorist threat to the United States. Additionally, there are renewed calls to bring troops home from Afghanistan, while others believe that a terrorist threat still justifies U.S. involvement.
4. Nations respond to Libya
8. Bullying takes new victims
Rutgers University student Tyler Clementi killed himself Sept. 22, for being bullied online by his college roommate- the fourth suicide in a two month span due to bullying based on sexual orientation. Vigils were held in honor of Clementi. March 2 - Apple Inc. unveils the latest model of its tablet computer, the iPad 2
Feb. 12 Sweetheart dance held at the Orlando Museum of Art
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March 7 - 6.6 rating Earthquakes occur off the coast of the Solomon Islands
9. New justice appointed
President Obama’s second Supreme Court nomination and second female nomination, Elena Kagan, was sworn into the United States Supreme court on Aug. 7. Kagan was confirmed with a senate vote of 63-37. She is the fourth female justice. March 14 - Dr. John, Darlene Love, Alice Cooper, Neil Diamond and Tom Waits are inducted into the Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame
After weeks of civilian deaths and popular uprisings, the United Nations voted 10-0 to create a no-fly zone over Libya. Inspired by the recent overthrow of Egyptian totalitarian President Hosni Mubarak, protests sprang up across Libya with activists citing government aggression against citizens as well as government corruption and a lack of basic civil rights as reasons for assembling. Soon, rebel forces took over several major cities and advanced on Tripoli, the capital. However, they were no match for the government trained army and airforce. In response to reports of government forces firing on civilians and towns, the UN set up an anti-military aircraft zone over Libya, controlled mainly by France, Britain and the United States. The no-fly zone has been successful against the Libyan government, stopping all aircraft and tanks from being used; it is undetermined how long the no-fly zone will persist.
March 16 - Publications received Silver Crown from Columbia Scholastic Press Association in New York for 2010 Legend Yearbook
March 14 - Gilbert Gottfried fired from job as Aflac duck (voice over) after a number of tasteless posts regarding the Japan earthquake
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Osama bin Laden being shot was definitely the biggest thing that happened this year. - gianfranco bertola, junior
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1. Facebook creator takes prize Each year, TIME magazine focuses one of their issues on a person, group or idea that greatly affected the world with his influence. Mark Zuckerberg, CEO and co-founder of Facebook, is TIME’s 2010 Person of the Year. Zuckerberg was awarded the title “for connecting more than half a billion people and mapping the social relations among them, for creating a new system of exchanging information and changing how we live our lives,” according to TIME. Born in Dobbs Ferry, NY, in 1984, Zuckerberg grew up in a family of six. When he was a sophomore at Harvard University, he created a social network, Thefacebook.com. Originally created for the use of college students, the site grew, dropping “the” and celebrating its 550 millionth member in 2010. An estimated 700,000 people activate an account each day and the company is valued at over $50 billion. Facebook allows viewers to create a personal online profile filled with pictures, links and currently updated statuses. Users can add friends from all over the world and share information over chat rooms, blogs or pages. “What I think [Facebook] allows is for people to stay connected who aren’t necessarily seeing each other in person everyday,” Zuckerberg said in an interview with TIME, “There are a lot of people who you care about that you want to see what’s going on in their lives and you might want to send them a quick note. Facebook makes that really easy.” On Oct. 1, 2010, the film The Social Network released. It explained how Zuckerberg created Facebook and the lawsuits which followed. Actor Jesse Eisenberg portrayed Zuckerberg and earned nominations for an Academy Award and Golden Globe Award for “Best Actor.”
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3. Bieber fever hits theaters Screaming fans flooded theaters when Justin Bieber’s movie Never Say Never hit theaters on Feb. 11, earning over $30 million. This 3-D documentary follows the Canadian pop star through his early life and rise to stardom.
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FACE OF AMERICA. Zuckerberg was chosen as TIME magazine’s Person of the Year for developing Facebook. The social networking website is valued at over $50 billion. FACEBERG. Jesse Eisenberg plays Mark Zuckerberg and Joseph Mazzello plays Dustin Moskovitz in The Social Network.
I’m not surprised that he won because he has created a virtual addiction across the nation, - katherine burns, junior photo/MCT Campus
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4. Star creates monsters Lady Gaga took home eight “moonmen” during the 27th annual MTV Video Music Awards on Sept. 13. Among her accolades were “Video of the Year” and “Best Pop Video.”
2. Charlie Sheen’s downfall
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WINNING. At his show in Detroit, Charlie Sheen poses with his “goddesses,” Natalie Kenly and Rachel Oberlin. Sheen gained national appeal after being fired from the top grossing CBS show Two and a Half Men.
From speeches about tiger blood to being a warlock, the former Two and a Half Men actor Charlie Sheen has been the talk of celebrity gossip. On March 12, Sheen announced his live tour, “My Violent Torpedo of Truth/Defeat is Not an Option.” The actor has left the television screens and has moved on to new ways of entertaining fans. Sheen’s first live performance in Detroit ended with him and his opening act, comedian Kurt Fox, getting “boo-ed” off the stage. With an audience of 4,700, his act consisted of movie clips, nonsensical speeches and random acts of burning Two and a Half Men shirts. His two “goddesses,” Rachel Oberlin and Natalie Kenly, made guest appearances. Ever since Sheen was fired from the sitcom Two and a Half Men for trashing his superiors and cast mates, he has dominated interviews with his outlandish speeches. He has copyrighted catchphrases, such as “tiger blood” and “winning.” Sheen’s tour continued in Chicago on April 3 with better responses from the crowd.
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5. Controversy hits television
Promiscuity hit MTV on Jan. 17, when the American version of Britain’s television show “Skins” aired. Critics either trashed the show for its raunchy content or praised it for its honesty. April 28 - 168 tornadoes resulted in an estimated 329 deaths in five southern states including Alabama
April 7 - Brendan Shutts wins Second annual Big Man on Campus competition (below)
March 20 - Green Up Boone took place on the Reservation
The fact that Lady Gaga showed up to the Grammys in the egg was so weird. - caitlin wellbrook, freshman
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March 24 - Spanish Club concludes second annual Shirt Off Your Back Clothes Drive
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April 8 - Relay for Life Conway raised $ 38,000 for cancer research
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