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Fox Brothers prepare for new album By DELANEE BOGAN Intensity fills the room as the last stanza of a song is sung and the final notes of the track fade away. Soon the next song will begin. Juniors Samuel Capell and Dylan Forehand created the band, the Fox Brothers. They spent weeks in Capell’s room perfecting their EP, “Wake the Wolves,” and are now preparing for an LP for this summer. They published their EP Aug. 9, 2013, which can be downloaded on foxbrothers.bandcamp.com for free, but donations are accepted. They recorded one song up to 700 times. “Recording is the hardest part about being in a band. It’s so much work, with technology and instrument malfunctions. There are points where we get really aggravated,” Forehand said. They have already started mapping out the LP and plan on having 14 songs. The album has a working title of
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By LIZZY GORDON Tomorrow a Funeral Mass for 2012 graduate Brooke Dawkins is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. at Blessed Trinity of Orlando. After mass the family will host a reception at the UCF Fairwinds Alumni Center at 7 p.m. There will be speakers, musical performances and a video tribute, as well as light refreshments. Dawkins, who was a cheerleader, a Legend yearbook editor and the 2011 homecoming queen was hit by a truck at 2:33 a.m., Feb. 23, as she was crossing Alafaya Trail at Gemini Boulevard off campus of University of Central Florida, where she currently attends school. Dawkins died March 5, at 12:01 p.m. from a brain aneurysm, that appears to be unrelated to the accident, and closed skull injuries. At her request, her parents donated her liver, pancreas,
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heart, both her kidneys and corneas, which could help seven other people. Those who would like to help the Dawkins family can make a donation to the trust BrookeStrong.org. After all of medical bills are paid, the family plans to establish a 501(c)(3)foundation for charitable uses. “We would like to thank everyone for their generous help and support; especially, her Boone family, friends, the Kappa Delta’s, and everyone who prayed for her. We are still in shock and extremely devastated. She captured all the hearts of those she came into contact with, including her twin...me. We were not prepared for this, and the help we are getting is much needed,” Chris Dawkins, father, said. For updates or more information, visit caringbridge.org
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GREEN THUMB. In a commons planter, Luke Smith plants spider grass. “It’s a good way to help the school and get involved with the Boone community. It makes the campus look nicer,” Smith, senior, said. Tomorrow all clubs will clean the campus, weed planter beds and help plant new greenery around the campus from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Students who stay the entire time will receive four hours of community service.
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Dogs continue to make people healthier and all together happier. Lizzy Gordon, editor-in-cheif
Although student loans are effective in the short term, they can cause issues later in life.
$tudent loans create burden With more pressure on high school graduates to go to college, and the price of tuition for universities being higher than ever, student loans look more and more appealing. But as the years have progressed, college graduates are beginning to realize they are mice who saw a piece of cheese on the floor, only to find themselves stuck in a mouse trap four years later.
Lizzy Gordon, Editor-in-Cheif
Ever since I can remember, I have wanted to own a dog. I came close to achieving this dream of mine when I was 4 years old. My mother came home with a dog she received from a woman giving away free puppies in front of a supermarket, not sketchy at all. Regardless of her pre-existing allergies to dogs of all shapes and sizes, she attempted to deal with the pain for my sake. The dog initially greeted me by biting my hand. Ever since then, I have lived a childhood deprived of ever owning a dog for more than one day. Most people don’t realize that by owning a dog, one reaps physical and mental health benefits. A dog is more than just a man’s best friend; he is a friend that decreases his owner’s susceptibility to allergies, decreases levels of stress and increases his owner’s heart’s health. According to The Telegraph newspaper, children who grow up with dogs are 13 times less likely to develop eczema than those that grew up with cats. Eczema is a common skin allergy that develops in young children. Moreover, people without dogs are 39 percent likely to develop allergies to animals; those who own dogs are 19 percent likely to develop such allergies. When it comes to stress, the presence of a dog naturally calms people down, which is why homes often welcome these furry friends. One who does not own a dog will never be able to enjoy the moments that follow coming home from a rough day at school or work. One’s exceedingly high stress levels cease instantly once he swings open the door and is greeted by a dog whose grin stretches from ear to ear because his favorite person in the world is home. Florida State University knows that dogs lower stress levels and that is why they bring dogs on campus during exam week each year. Lastly, one’s heart is made healthier by the presence of a dog. Merely petting a dog lowers one’s blood pressure. While one physically becomes healthier, one’s heart is made warmer. Owning a dog creates a lot of responsibility but it doesn’t go without saying that the relationship between an owner and his dog is give and take. Although I do not own a dog, I have been able to experience joy and affection from dog sitting for my neighbors and family members. For this reason, I hope to own a dog in the near future. Dogs continue to make people healthier and all together happier. This is why everyone needs a dog.
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Students should avoid taking out student loans if at all possible because college graduates are having difficulty paying them back. In this job market, combined with a constant increase in tuition costs, college is becoming harder and harder to afford, so families take out student loans. The problem occurs, when students get out of college. Half of all college graduates are jobless or unemployed, they can’t find a job and can’t afford to pay their student loans along with the cost of living.
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Furthermore, filing bankruptcy for student loan debt is not an option. When one declares bankruptcy, it means he does not have the money to pay off his debts and by claiming bankruptcy, he is clearing his debt with whatever money he does have available. This action will do a number on the person’s credit score, but in some situations, one’s credit score is the least of his financial concerns. However, student loans do not apply. No matter how much student loan debt one has, student loans are not bankruptable debt. They will not leave until they are paid off.
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Additionally, the price of college tuition is increasing to previously unimaginable prices. This means more students will have to take out more loans, which means more debt and more problems. Biggy had it wrong: mo’ money does not mean mo’ problems, less money means mo’ problems (although that isn’t as catchy so we’ll let that one slide).
College tuition has gone up 500% since 1985
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FINAL STATEMENT: Student loans are dangerous.
They can be beneficial if they can be paid off in a timely fashion, but those who can pull that off are becoming fewer and farther between. Apply for scholarships, get good grades and qualify for grants, beg rich family members, do whatever needs to be done to pay for college, but avoid student loans if at all possible.
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Student loans are important. It helps the students who do not have money. Whether it is because they are jobless or cannot find the money to pay for college, there is nothing else they can do. For that reason loans are necessary.
Rafiki Niyibizi, freshman
Student loans are evil
I think measures should be taken to avoid student loans at all costs. They’re just not worth it, especially with the high rate of unemployment for college graduates. Large student loans follow many for years, even decades after graduating. They are evil.
Brett Tachi, senior
Reality check
Of course it would be better if students did not take student loans. That
way they would not graduate with debt. But the reality is that for many students, student loans are the only way. There is only so much scholarship money and family can pay for.
Kimberley Rozenfort, senior
Student loans are good
Well, it does say only half of college kids don’t have a job. But to account for the other half could be explained a few ways. If their parents have money, they could pay your loans and you can pay them back in a more “doable” amount of time. This makes them easier to pay back because they can have more time to get on their feet and can maybe pay less, depending on their parent’s generosity. Another way to handle student loans who are unemployed could be that while they don’t have a job at the moment, they will have one and can set up a deal to pay a certain amount each week or month over time.
Max Heller, freshman
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Air combat controversy drones on Drones stop mass murder
Loss of life is enough reason to strike down drones
Drones risk By STEPHANIE LANDIS the lives of Technology is progressing civilians, quickly and this means more than violate social media or the next iPhone. Other foreign advancements, such as in military weaponry, are just as sovereignty, much technology as is the latest gadget. But they come at far and greater prices and with more limitations and problems than desensitize Americans the new cellphone or social media update. from battle. Unmanned aerial vehicles, or drones, are used by the United States to kill suspected terrorists in foreign countries. They allow for battles to be fought without risking the lives of soldiers. What sounds like a blessing is really a curse, as drone strikes create more terrorists, kill large numbers of civilians and are considered terrorism by foreigners. Supporters of drone strikes claim that the U.S. drone strikes make the world safer by taking out terrorist networks. But drone strikes can actually motivate people in affected areas to join terrorist groups. According to the Washington Post, enrollment in al-Qaeda grew from 300 in 2009 to 700 in 2012. This resulted in an increase of terrorist attacks in the region. Stanford and New York University conducted 103 interviews with witnesses of drone strikes. Witnesses said they experienced harm worse than death or injury and that they live in constant fear of drone strikes. In Pakistan, drones can be heard 24 hours a day and residents consider the use of drones to be real terrorism. Supporters claim that by eliminating soldiers from the battle field, unnecessary deaths of soldiers can be avoided. But unnecessary deaths are not avoided entirely, as the lives of foreign civilians are put at risk through the use of unmanned drone strikes. There were an estimated 446 drone strikes between 2002 and 2013 in Pakistan, Yemen, and Somalia. These strikes killed at least 2,270 people, that number is larger when possible extra drone strikes are factored in. Included in these casualties were 446 civilians and 174 children, making up roughly 2 percent of the casualties. According to livingunderdrones.org, injury and death is caused by incineration and powerful blasts that wound the person with shrapnel or even crush their internal organs. When a person survives a shrapnel wound or an extreme burn, he is left disfigured with burns, limb amputations and hearing and vision loss. Current video games cause controversy as many claim they promote violence and desensitize Americans. Similarly, drone strikes desensitize Americans from the horrors of war. Removing soldiers from battle creates the image of the enemy being dots on a screen and not the living breathing humans that they represent. Politicians will soon find it easier to start or extend existing wars when the enemy is dehumanized and soldiers are separated from the battle. Foreign politicians claim drones violate international law, and Amnesty International calls drone strikes “war crimes”. Pakistan in particular considers drone strikes to be in violation of their sovereignty. Wars are easily started if a country feels their rights are threatened or being violated. Drones have proven that they do not prevent the loss of innocent lives despite their ability to remove soldiers from combat. They jeopardize the well being for citizens of foreign countries. Americans would be far less likely to support their use if Pakistan was sending drones into the United States.
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By TOMMY MCDONALD Technology is often associated with time wasters such as texting, video games and social media services like Instagram and Twitter. While it is unfair to label these things useless because they are abused, certain technology exists that is not just life changing but saves lives. Drones are the latest military controversy because instead of implementing actual humans to fight, militaries can dispatch and operate them from across the world without ever having to step foot into the targeted country. Although this is a frightening thought, isn’t putting American lives at risk scarier? Drones are replacing American lives that would be at risk by keeping soldiers off of the battlefield. According to the Huffington Post, over 500,000 people have died in Iraq since 2003, when the U.S. invaded, due to war-related causes. With drones, these unnecessary deaths can be avoided through swift, targeted attacks of dangerous terrorist leaders and their core militants that will not involve U.S. military or that country’s civilians. Drones are an effective tool to prevent the loss of life of thousands of innocent American troops and civilians in countries that have terrorists and in countries targeted by terrorists. Drones excel at eliminating terrorists who are plotting attacks. They allow our military to target terrorists existing in highly dangerous environments, according to “Should the United States Continue Its Use of Drone Strikes Abroad?” on procon. org. In contrast, human action must be more meticulously planned and the risk of American life considered. By targeting specific terrorist groups, it is possible to disable them from organizing grassroots movements rather than having to deal with an entire terrorist society. Instead of leading a large scale military invasion, the military can use drones to target specific leaders and groups without trying to take down an entire army--all in the safety of a distant control center. Not only do drones allow the military to target specific terrorist groups, but they also allow the military to be more accurate. Instead of sending out troops on foot drones are able to monitor their targets for hours or days before the strike, giving them time to confirm their target and assess whether sending a missile will not harm innocent lives. Even when drone operators fire and the situation changes the operator can abort the missile. When troops go into battle, they do not have time to assess the situation like a drone operator who is not in a dangerous position according to “The Moral Case for Drones” in The New York Times. In Pakistan, 4 to 20 percent of deaths by drones are civilians while when a Pakistani Army went after militants, 46 percent of those killed were civilians, according to the same The New York Times’ article. According to Bureau of Investigative Journalism in London, drone operators are significantly lowering civilian casualties caused by drones; in just three years C.I.A. drone operators h a v e dropped their civilian casualty rate from 28 percent to 16 percent. Drones can save lives on both sides of the battle. Whether it’s keeping Americans out of battle, preventing innocent civilian deaths or stopping a large scale war. The question of morality is not raised when using them but when it’s decided not to use them, in doing so they sacrifice innocent lives.
Drones save lives on both sides of the battlefield and allow more dangerous missions.
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When I crossed the finish line I felt like I could run forever. Claire Collins, junior
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Bears, humans collide
On March 4, bear lovers convened at Markham Woods Road Church in an attempt to educate the public on the increase in bear-human conflicts. According to the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission, Central Florida neighborhoods had 6,700 human-bear encounters in 2013. At the meeting, bear lovers advised people to secure their trash cans and not leave food for pets outside.
Azalea Park mural to be repainted
Two New York City artists, Hector Nazario and Earl Hugo, will repaint the Clemente mural in Azaela Park on March 15. The graffiti-muralists will paint an image of a Puerto Rican player who died in 1972, on his way to deliver aid to victims of a Nicaragua earthquake. The Orange County Regional History Center will offer free food, entertainment and family activities the day of the event.
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1. KICK IT IN. At the sixth annual Reservation Run on Saturday, Feb. 15, junior Claire Collins strides to the finish line. “I felt proud to represent all my fellow ballerinas,” Collins said. BHSAA gave back close to $15,000 to clubs and sport teams. 2. SUCCESS. Posing with Principal Dr. Margaret McMillen and Congressman Daniel Webster, senior Brandon Rodriguez received an appointment to attend the United States Merchant Marine Academy. “I’m very thankful to have received the appointment and to have met [Webster] in person,” Rodriguez said. He hopes to go into the navy and become an aviator. 3. DANCE DANCE. At the Polyester Paradise dance on March 1, senior Karolyne Gonzalez dances with Assistant Principal Carlotta Iglesias. “It was my first time going [to Polyester]. I felt like I was back in the 70’s seeing everyone dressed up,” Gonzalez said. The two were dancing the Spanish dances of the Bachata and the Salsa.
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Governor says Florida is thriving In Tallahassee, on March 4, Florida Governor Rick Scott spoke at his State of the State address. Among the subjects he touched on were tax cuts, job creation and “tackling the hardships that Florida families face.” During his 30-minute speech, Scott celebrated the increase in career opportunities and improvement of home values.
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On March 8, pilot and WWII veteran Sharon Trembley, 87, was flying at the South Lakeland Airport in Mulberry. His private Cessna tangled with a skydiver’s parachute at 75 feet. Gainesville skydiver John Frost catapulted to the ground and Trembley nose-dived resulting in a trip to the hospital. According to Polk County Sheriff’s Office spokeswoman Carrie Eleazer, neither had serious injuries.
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WWII veteran dies at 90
World War II veteran William “Wild Bill” Guarnere, 90, died at Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia. His exploits were portrayed dramatically in the mini TV series “Band of Brothers.” After being wounded during the Battle of the Bulge, Guarnere received a Silver Star two Bronze Stars and two Purple Hearts.
Day-long party ends in 70 arrests
The University of Massachusetts held a pre-St. Patrick’s Day celebration that ended with more than 70 arrests and four officers injured. The day-long celebration that is traditionally held before spring break had accounts of violence, fights, sexual assaults and highly intoxicated college students. UMASS’s spokesman Ed Blaguszewski said arrested students will be reviewed under the university’s code of conduct.
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The spring musical is playing tonight and tomorrow at 7 p.m. and Sunday, March 16 at 2 p.m. in the auditorium. Tickets are $10 General Admission and $20 VIP preferred seating.
The next ACT on campus is April 12. One can register with a late fee until March 21.
Teninten “Chilling with all my friends and going to the beach.” - Eden Gebril, junior
We asked 10 students to answer, “What is your ideal spring break?” in 10 words.
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“The beach, watching sports, hanging out with girls and tanning.” - Keith Blanding, freshman
“Hanging out with friends, playing basketball, and listening to music.” - Andres Gomez, sophomore
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“Having fun with friends at a resort or a beach.” - Makayla Stinson, freshman
“The best experience of my life with my close family.” - Brian Franco, sophomore
“A beach house in New Smyrna with my closest friends.” - Mary Lopez, junior
“Hot boys, beach, sun, clothes, tan, sleeping and good food.” - Sinead Mulvaney, sophomore
“Spending time with my family and going to the beach.” - Lauren Muse senior
“Party, beach, friends, basketball, football, and eat barbecue a lot.” - Lesley Victor, senior
“Bible study camp with my parents and my inner spirit.” - Samuel Kreger, junior
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featurestories ßtheirfavorites Death Cab for Cutie An alternative rock band from Bellingham, Washington.
Ben Folds Ben Folds is an American singer and producer. He has collaborated with Regina Spektor.
Hellogoodbye This band is indie pop, and they have been creating music since 2001.
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“Sleepwalkers,” but that may change as the finalize the LP. “Sleepwalkers means dealing with unrest. We have been debating about using songs that are more personal to us. Sometimes it can feel like we are really only sleepwalking through the days rather than being fully there or fully awake. It’s about the uncertainty of life I guess,” Capell said. The band brings out a soft side in their lyrics relating to the ups and downs of love. “The strangest times” evokes strong emotions for anyone who has ever been through heartbreak, “and you fall in love at the strangest times, up and down can’t make up your mind. Oh, I’d give everything for you to see you’re meant to be with me.” In addition to their soft side, “Wait for me to drown” on the EP evokes a different type of emotion than love. “Cause no one wants to deal with an honest frown everyone just waits to watch him drown” portrays someone feeling as if the world is against oneself. They also tell stories in their songs such as “A northern flood,” which is about a man who lost everything in a flood that destroyed his city. The song “Astronauts” is on the EP and will be featured again on the LP. The lyrics are about both animals and humans breaking free from others who treat them badly on earth. “Forehand and I know what it’s like to be the different ones, so this song means a lot. I don’t think I’ve escaped yet, so the song is kind of an idea of one
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day I will escape to a more accepting and open place. It’s probably one of the most embarrassingly personal things I’ve ever co-written,” Capell said. Different instruments such as the guitar, ukulele, and piano help make their music sound folk, similar to Mumford & Sons and Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros. “The Fox Brothers are fantastic. They really put their heart into everything they do,” junior Megan Williams said. Williams has been friends with the Fox Brothers since middle school. The band has had two performances at Capell’s brother’s house party, and at Capell’s friend John Bandy’s stage he built in his backyard. “When I perform I enter my happy place; it’s a really good way to relax and
release any anger,” Forehand said. Because of school and homework, they are currently focused on creating music, instead of planning gigs. “We want to finish the LP first then after it is finished we will look at our playing options,” Forehand said. They collaborate on lyrics as well as writing music. They use their favorite animal, foxes as an inspiration to their music. Foxes are incorporated in their songs on both the EP and LP. “I use the band as a creative outlet. [It allows me to] express myself as metaphors and my connection with Dylan isn’t like my other friends,” Capell said. The Fox Brothers hope to put their music on iTunes and make more music in the future.
FOXY MELODIES. Performing live at a friend’s house, juniors Dylan Forehand and Samuel Capell sing in front of their friends. “When the audience interacted, it felt really cool. It’s the best feeling when we get into the music as well as the audience,” Capell said. The Fox Brothers sang both covers and their originals songs from their EP.
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FOOD PANTRY
The Class of 2014 will graduate on May 29 at the Amway Center, beginning at 8 p.m. Girls should wear a white or light colored dress, and boys should wear dark dress pants, shirt and tie.
The food pantry is in need of items. The most needed items include pasta, rice, dried and canned beans, tuna, pasta sauces, canned soups, macaroni and cheese, canned ravioli or spaghetti, canned vegetables and fruit and peanut butter. Donations can be dropped off at the front office any time during the school day, 7 a.m.-3: 30 p.m.
Figueroa finds new voice Figueroa relates to deaf community
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By CIARA MCCOY As 13-year-old Dinorah Figueroa stands in line to ride the Kraken with her sister at SeaWorld, she spots two men using their hands to convey a message. Little did she know this encounter would change her life. As she watched the individuals she realized that they weren’t just moving their hands they were actually carrying on a conversation. “I got really happy for some odd reason and later on I explained to my mom that I wanted to pursue [American Sign Language],” Figueroa said. A month later, Figueroa’s mom enrolled her in classes. “People don’t pay attention to [sign language] because it’s not spoken, but it’s really a more unique language,” Figueroa said. Now a senior, Figueroa takes sign language classes on campus and also attends a two hour class on Mondays at American Sign Language Services in Kissimmee. Figueroa recounts a moment that occurred on campus one day. While walking in the crowded hallway, a student stepped on the back of her
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shoe. This being a big pet peeve, she immediately turned around to see who had done it. When Figueroa realized the student was deaf, Figueroa wanted to communicate that she was sorry for becoming angry. “Just the communication barrier we had was difficult,” Figueroa said. In the future, Figueroa plans on helping spread deaf awareness and an understanding of deaf culture to the best of her abilities, and she is considering becoming an interpreter because she enjoys interacting with the deaf community. “Even going out to dinner with [deaf students], they have the most outgoing personalities,” Figueroa said. Figueroa considers herself passionate towards ASL. It started as a hobby and now she considers herself more connected to both the deaf and hearing worlds. According to American Sign Language teacher Monica Bourret, ASL provides full and complete access to the world. “ASL makes people feel like they are part of something special, the deaf community,” Bourret said. Here at school Figueroa currently has two periods of ASL with Bourret. “Dinorah is definitely driven. She didn’t take ASL thinking it would be easy. There are a few students that stand out and she is one of them,” Bourret said.
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years in finals and lost to. However, this year the district includes Timber Creek, University, Colonial and East River. The team has beat Colonial and East River putting them (2-0) in district play. “I think it is a change in our favor because of Dr. Phillips being kicked out,” coach Rosalie Creighton said. The team also beat Cypress Creek, 18-0; Oviedo, 15-0; Hagerty, 13-6; and Edgewater, 16-3. The girls faced Dr. Phillips in non district play last Thursday keeping afloat one goal behind at the end of first quarter but fell apart after the first half losing 2-11. The team is 8-1, but has a long road ahead of them if they want to make it to the state tournament at Ransom. “I believe we will win districts easily, but we’ll have a tough game ahead of us in regional. We can and will make it to the state tournament,” Mock said. The team plays friendly rival and two year state runner-up, Winter Park, tomorrow morning at 10 a.m. away.
As center defender Mackenzie Mock swims down the pool, she turns on her back to look for the ball, receives it from senior goalie Jenna Layton and dribbles toward the goal where she sweeps it up and shoots into the top corner, cross cage, scoring the first goal of the season. “I have experience and am very dedicated to the team, and I do a good job with helping the less experienced players,” Mock, junior, said. The girls’ team has a promising season ahead of them. The starting line-up of six seniors have all had at least three years of experience the team works well together. “It is great for us because we have been playing together for so long,” senior Eleanor Clark said. Also helping the girls is the redrawing of the district. Previously, the team had rival Dr. Phillips in their district who they faced the past three
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With prom season approaching, the Kemosabe Closet is in need of formal attire. New or lightly used dresses, suit pants, men’s dress shirts, ties and dress shoes are needed. Please bring donations to the main office from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
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CAN’T RELAX. Playing against Celebration, junior Genevieve Rexford advances the ball up the field. “I felt excited to start the season. Celebration is pretty good for a new team,” Rexford said. The girls were victorious, winning the game, 13-9.
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By GARRETT GASTFIELD As she dodges and eludes defenders, she streaks up field to advance the ball, all while wielding a stick in her hands. The girls lacrosse players go back and forth repeating this process until a goal is finally scored. Girls lacrosse started the season with a win against Celebration, 13-9, and muscled out a win the next day in a thriller against Lake Nona, 15-14. They lost games against Winter Park and Hagerty but got back on track with an 18-2 win versus Colonial. They lost at home to The First Academy, 15-16, which put their record at 3-3 with nine games left in the season. With seven seniors, seven juniors, five sophomores and one freshman, the team has a mix of both experience and youth. Head coach Megan Lane has a plan to improve the team. One component is a nutrition plan she developed. “[I think Coach Lane’s nutrition plan] will help give us more energy and
Kiernan Mehan, senior What are your goals this season? To try my hardest and be successful.
keep us in shape,” sophomore Kaitlyn Driskell said. The nutrition plan outlines the food players should eat before games, as well as foods and drinks players are not allowed, such as candy and soda. The team is close and gets along well. They have been accepting of changes and players who are new to the team, including the lone freshman on the team, Emily Darr. “[I have faced] a little pressure [by being the only freshman on varsity] to prove to my teammates that I belong [on varsity], but my whole team has been really nice to me and I fit in,” Darr said. Despite being a close knit team, they struggle with getting everyone involved during the games. “[One of the team’s weaknesses is] to include more people. We need to be more trusting of our teammates,” Driskell said. Another weakness of the team is speed. The girls are constantly working to improve on it by running and conditioning. The next home game is 7:30 p.m. on March 20, against Cypress Creek.
This is the first season you have played without your sister, Brennah, who graduated and was a team captain last year. What advantages do you have over other players by playing with your sister? I’ve played with her my whole life and we made a special bond. We had really good chemistry and were close off the field which really helped us on it. Why did you decide to play lacrosse? When did you start? I thought it would be cool to try. It was something different I had never done before. [I started in] third grade. What is your favorite part of lacrosse? My team. We are like a family. What are your strengths and how do you think they will help the team this season? [My strengths are] stick skills. [It will help us] win games. What game are you most looking forward to this season? Why? [I’m looking forward to the] Edgewater game. We are rivals. They are a tough team, and we went into double overtime with them last year.
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Out of ORLANDO Brevard Zoo: For people who want an adventure, a visit to the Brevard Zoo is perfect. It offers the opportunity to feed 14 foot tall giraffes. “I went for my friend’s birthday party. It was a challenge and the best part was the combination of the rope course and the zipline. I would definitely go again because it is a fun thing to do as a group,” senior Dakota Lewis said.
Where: 8225 N. Wickham Rd., Melbourne, FL 32940
When: Sun.-Sat., 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; late admission is 4:15 p.m. How much: Adults $16, Senior $15, Children (2-12 years old) $12, Children (under 2) free
Extras: The Zip and Zoo Value two-day ticket includes admission to the zoo and Treetop Trek Aerial Adventures and ranges from $22-$57
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Kennedy Space Center: For more of an educational experience Kennedy Space Center is the perfect spot. Enjoy the new simulator Atlantis and experience the feelings of taking off in a space shuttle and the feeling of zero gravity. “My favorite part was lunch with an astronaut because it was interesting to see what life is actually like as an astronaut,” Alison Howard said.
Treats on the beach serves everything from ice cream to small sweet treats to snack on in the spring break sun.
Where: 290 S. Ridgewood Ave.
When: Mon.-Sun.
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When: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. How much: Adult $50
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Extras: KSC Close Up Explore Tour, KSC Up-Close Cape Canaveral: Then and Now Tour, KSC Up-Close Launch Control Center Tour are all two hours long and range in price from $55-$79
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Fishing: For those wanting to get away and relax, but not have to travel far, fishing is a perfect, inexpensive escape. “[Fishing] is exciting and you’ll make a ton of memories,” freshman Jordan Wilson said. Where: Lake Pinelock, Lake Underhill, Lake Conway Equipment: Fishing pole, lures/bait, weights
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When: 7:30 p.m.-11:30 p.m. (check website for specific showtimes)
How much: Tuesdays and Wednesdays $5 general admission. ThursdaysSaturdays $15 general admission; $12 Florida residents (with I.D.)
Extras: They offer an additional discount for groups 15 or more (must be scheduled in advance) call 407-648-0001 for more information. Online: sakcomedylab.com
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Enzian Theatre: For any film buff who wants to enjoy independant, classic, and foreign films the Enzian is the only theater in the area catering to alternative cinema. The theater showcases new independant and foreign releases, as well as classic films, cult classics and family movie nights. “My favorite part is being able to eat food and watch movies that aren’t mainstream,” freshman Clark Levi said.
Fly offers indoor skydiving. No experience s necessary and each package includes training session, equipment rental and ne-on-one assistance. The flights are one minute long and one receives an official flight ertificate after completing flight. The basic irst-Time Flyer package offers two flights. “It was kind of scary [but also] really cool. felt like a bird,” sophomore Ashlynn Wyka aid.
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Airheads: For those who are looking for a workout in a unique and challenging way check out Airheads indoor trampoline arena. Great for parties and groups, Airheads also offers fitness classes and Thursday night dodgeball events. “My favorite thing is dodgeball because it’s organized and you can throw as hard as you want. [Airheads] is fun because you can be active without going outdoors,” senior Benjamin Cornell said.
Dave & Busters: Game lovers and kids at heart are the perfect audience for Dave & Busters. Think Chuck-E-Cheese but for adults. Enjoy arcade games and food.
Where:
8986 International Dr. Orlando, FL 32819
When: 11 a.m.- 1 a.m. How much: $10 general admission, $8 student (with ID), $8 matinee (before 6 p.m.)
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Comedy night: For students who enjoy comedy and coffee, Drunken Monkey Coffee Bar features 10 to 15 local and traveling comedians who have never performed and who have performed shows. “I would reccomend it to students because there’s so many people who perform so you’re bound to like someone, but either way I laughed a lot,” junior Robin Houston said. Where: Drunken Monkey Coffee Bar on Bumby Ave. When: Every Friday night 8:30-10:30 p.m. How much: Comedy free, coffee and entrees for under $10
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Mudding: For people who like to get dirty, mudding is a full day activity one can participate in with friends. “I go mudding [at Swamp Ghost] because you don’t get in trouble like other places, and there are plenty of different spots to get the truck dirty. The best part is you can end your day by having a campfire with all your friends,” junior Kevin Mendoza said. Where: Swamp Ghost off of International Drive by Sea World Equipment: A vehicle with four-wheel drive
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IROC2 PROGRAM
GREEN UP BOONE
Students and parents are invited to attend a sexting, cyberbullying and social media safety presentation. Richard Gurrey discusses the “public and permanent” nature of digital media. The program is April 9 at 6:30 p.m.-8 p.m. in the auditorium. This is a free event.
Green Up Boone is tomorrow at 7:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. The City of Orlando will provide gloves and tools. Students are encouraged to bring their own drinking water. All club members must participate. Students will receive community service hours.
Team overcomes senior loss Boys start off slow but pick up the intensity By VICTOR KOMIVES Photos by KATIE MARSHALL With the ball zooming towards him at 80 miles per hour, junior Adam Anderson (pictured) has little time to think. He swings hoping the ball makes contact. The team began the season with a loss to Oviedo on Feb. 11, but kept it close, 0-1. Junior Cooper Jeffers struck out three Lion hitters, while pitching for five innings. The boys continued to a victory against Winter Springs two days later on Feb. 13, 2-0. Although they lost against Lake Mary on Feb. 15, 4-5, the team hit a winning streak. They went on to beat Lake Nona with a crushing score of 10-0, then beat Colonial, 10-3. The team also secured a close victory against Dr. Phillips on Feb. 27, 1-0. “We’re working hard on the
fundamentals of the game,” coach Peter Post said. “I think we can go a long, long way, we’re just going to have to do a lot of the small things right.” However, the team lost their second game against Dr. Phillips on Feb. 28, 0-5. Impressive performances came from pitcher Evan Lumbert, who pitched after the first inning. “We didn’t make the routine plays and our hitters weren’t doing well at bats. I felt disappointed but it was a good wake up call,” Lumbert, junior, said. On March 5, the team beat the Freedom Patriots, 5-4. Jeffers pitched five innings, while Blake Sanderson played a strong offense, and the beat the Patriots again on March 7, 6-1. “We played well together as a team and we trusted ourselves,” Sanderson, senior, said. The team is 6-3, with 17 games remaining in the season. The Braves will play at Cypress Creek (3-6-2) tonight at 4.
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BLOOD DRIVE
Mock DUI is on May 2 for all juniors and seniors. This event is the day before prom to help remind students how one decision can quickly change their lives.
The next blood drive is April 14. Students must pre-register with a Senior Class officer or sponsor Annette Montgomery in Room 13.205.
Team finds positive outlook After three early loses the team comes together
EYE ON THE BALL. In the game against Ocoee, junior Sara Galvis gets on base with a hit. “I feel an adrenaline rush every time I’m up to bat,” Galvis said. Galvis starts in left field for the Lady Braves.
DIG IT. In warm-ups, sophomore Meghan Sexton fields a ground ball. “I just feel like I have to help the team out as best I can. I can’t let everyone down,” Sexton said. Sexton is currently starting shortstop for the Lady Braves.
By JACKSON CRUMBLY Positivity, this is the team’s new approach to the game after a tie, 0-0, to East River due to lack of field light. After the East River game and loses early in the season to schools the team should have beat, such as Apopka and St. Cloud, the girls realized their personal tensions with one another were affecting their play on the field, and they needed a solution. On March 4, after their tie against East River, the girls had a heart-to -heart to air their issues. “One day at practice, we all decided to sit down and talk about ourselves as a team. We needed to re-evaluate our attitudes towards each other and the game itself,” junior Ciara McCoy said. “We were not getting along like a team should.” Even though the team lost games early in the season, coach Robin Bradford is not discouraged. “We’ve been in every game we lost, but did not get one or two key hits,” Bradford said. After the discussion, the team started a new tradition. Each player has a penny in her shoe, which she kisses before an at bat. This superstition is working, as the team is now 2-0, since doing so. With a convincing win against Dr. Phillips, 6-1, in the first of these two games, who beat the Lady Braves, 2-1, the Friday before. And an 8-1 victory over Freedom two days after. The purpose of the penny in each girl’s shoe is to represent change. Since they have changed their attitude toward the game, they keep the penny as a reminder to stay positive. The team is hoping its lucky pennies will continue to give them luck later in the season against rival West Orange, who they lost to, 2-6, earlier in the season. The girls know that beating them is definitely a possibility. “I think we have the talent and ability to beat [West Orange], but the game gets so intense and I feel that sometimes we let that get to our heads,”
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STRIKE. Against East River, junior Chase Cassady pitches a strike. “I love [softball]. It’s very competitive and I’m a very competitive person,” Cassady said. Cassady is clocked at 62 mph for an underhand throw. sophomore Meghan Mansfield said. Playing West Orange motivates the girls to play to their absolute best. “I’m a freshman so I don’t know about a lot of teams, but we always get really hyped when we play [West Orange],” freshman Kelsi Smith said. The team prides itself on its ability to play defense, but also knows it needs improvement on hitting consistently. In April, the team is hosting the district championship game, which only
adds to the pressure of winning and making a deep playoff run. The games begin April 15, at 7 p.m. With the team’s new attitude this goal certainly seems possible. The girls are determined and believe this is the year they could win districts and even make it to the state championship. The team takes on Freedom tonight at 4 at Freedom to start its three game road trip later to play Cypress Creek and Colonial.
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JAZZ UNDER THE STARS
STUDENT VS. FACULTY BASKETBALL GAME
Jazz Under the Stars is 7 p.m. on April 29 in the Kemosabe Commons, weather permitting. The show will move to the auditorium if it rains. Admission is free.
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Coach helps team reach goals Team sets sights towards district and regional play By OLIVIA QUATTRONE With sights set on one main goal, the boys tennis team has continued its winning streak, remaining undefeated, 10-0. The girls have been less successful, with their record at 5-5. The two teams focus on their strengths to keep dominating. “The strength of our team is how deep we have bonded. We have talent well beyond our top five and stick together as a team,” senior Ronald Heinkel II said. The teams have focused on this sense of teamwork throughout the season. “We’re planning to keep supporting [each other] by watching [our teammates] matches and cheering them on, and playing our hardest no matter what team we’re playing,” sophomore Shaun Mealy said. For both teams, the main goal is to place within the top two in district play. First-year coach Karen Fay, is working
to help the team accomplish these goals. “She holds us to a high standard on and off the court, and only expects the best,” Heinkel said. Fay has made changes to improve focus and overcome the teams’ weaknesses. “We have trouble staying focused. Sometimes, we start goofing off,” Mealy said. To correct this, Coach Fay has prohibited the use of cell phones at matches and practices. Fay also cited not enough conditioning as a weakness and has begun working on this by putting emphasis on fitness and engaging in a variety of work outs during practices such as jumping squats, planks and running laps. Another issue the team is working on is inexperience. Because the top five lines play most matches, other players do not get an opportunity to play. However, Fay is making changes to get these lower line players more experience. “The coach is trying to give the girls an equal chance by letting lower lines
play weaker teams and having practice matches,” sophomore Julia Bonnewitz said. The benefits of these changes can be seen in the teams’ winning records. The boys have won every match and most individual games. Individual losses were to Lake Highland, 6-1, Ocoee, 5-1 and Timber Creek, 6-1. “It was frustrating because I knew I could win, but it showed me I could work on my serve so in the next match when I had worked on it, I did much better,” sophomore Nathan Fontaine, who lost the match 5-8 to Lake Highland, said. The girls’ team losses were to Freedom, 1-6, Lake Highland, 1-6, Ocoee, 2-4, Timber Creek, 3-4, and Lake Howell, 3-4. “Lake Highland [was our most exciting game], even though the girls lost. The boys were down and came back. The boys were challenged more,” Fay said. Another anticipated match was against Timber Creek, because of the team’s rising talent. Despite this, the
boys were victorious, 6-1. However, the girls lost 3-4. “I think we could have played better overall, but I still think we did okay considering that Timber Creek is one of out harder matches,” Junior Mary Grace Burkett said. One game both teams are anticipating is Winter Park*. “They always have a strong team and we’re always with them or right behind them,” Coach Fay said. From there, the teams will travel to their district matches. “If we keep our heads on straight we should at least be number two in the district,” Fay said. The players hope for even bigger wins, and to advance to the regional championship. “[We can accomplish this by] working hard, playing hard, winning every match, showing no mercy and keeping our reputation as the bad boys of the district,” Heinkel said. *Game played March 13, the night before delivery
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SHIRT OF YOUR BACK PROJECT
SENIOR EXIT SURVEY
Send clean and gently used shirts to Connie Heiselman in Room 10-203. The shirts are donated to the Migrant Farm Workers Association in Apopka to protect the workers from pesticides and the elements. The drive ends March 20.
Seniors must take this survey before graduation. One can find it on Boone’s website after logging in with one’s student ID number and birthday.
Boys check competition Team lacks leadership but excels at strength BY MACKENZIE MOCK Running down field, senior midfielder Paul Chong looks left and right to his linemates. He attacks the opposing team’s goal and shoots the ball with a swift movement. “[When I am playing] I am really in the moment and my adrenaline is running faster than you can believe,” Chong said. With a strong base of senior leaders, like Chong, the team has experience, but lacks leadership because in previous years they have not had to lead. “It is tough because leadership is thin. The seniors have not had to lead in the past,” assistant coach William King said. However, the seniors accept the challenge and are ready step up and lead. “I will have to perform on the field better and demand excellence,” Chong said. The team has a tough schedule this season. They play the Winter Park Wildcats, one of their biggest rivals at home in the later half of the season. King and head coach Elliot Whitton both coached at Winter Park, before they came to Boone. King coached from 1996-2008 and Whitton coached from 2001-2004. Because of this they know the coaches and their program. This has lead to an intense rivalry between the two schools. “Winter Park always has a cloud over us when we play them. We beat them last year but they will be coming for us and will want to be the best,” King said. The team has a strong midfield and goalie. Junior Joseph Kissick was allOCPS goalie of the year last season and hopes to be honored with the award again as well as all-metro and first team all-district. “Joe is the future, the present and the past,” Coach King said. The Braves also got lucky this year with the district lines being redrawn. In previous years, Boone had to compete with private schools such as Bishop Moore and Lake Highland, as well as
Lake Brantley that is public. Because of these schools the team had a hard time winning the district championship and advancing to regionals. Playing in a district with private schools was also unfair because the private schools had the advantage of recruiting players. “Competition is more fair because last year we got stuck with three private schools that have an unfair advantage,” Kissick said. Now the team is in a district with Timber Creek, University, Colonial and East River. These teams give the Braves more of a chance to win districts. “It gives us more opportunities and chances to win and advance further on than we did last year,” sophomore midfielder Luke Magley said. Just because the districts were changed, does not mean the team is training any less. They have been preparing for the season the whole year. Most of the players are a part of the club team, Renegades, so they have plenty of practice playing with each other. The team also started conditioning at Wadeview a week prior to tryouts, which were the week of Jan. 27-31. The players jogged around the park to build up endurance, did abdominal exercises to strengthen their cores and developed speed by sprinting. “We worked a lot on the off season and it showed at tryouts. On the first day, it was just like practice,” Whitton said. The team also had some classroom time. Whitton went over rules, plays and different types of offenses and defenses. After a week of conditioning and classroom preparation, the team took a written test on 10 different offenses/defenses and had to name the play and describe it. “We took a written test because he wanted us to be prepared for the offenses and defenses and in case anyone did not know them he could work with them one-on-one,” Kissick said. This preparation has shown. The team is 1-0 so far this season. They beat West Orange 7-6, fourth ranked Hagerty away 9-8, and Colonial 10-0 Tonight the team faces district rival Timber Creek away at 7:30 p.m.
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Pump-up music: Trap because it gets me in the right state of mind.
Pump-up music: country, I don’t like rap.
College team: University of North Carolina because they are the best.
College team: Virginia Tech because I have visited and they have nice facilities.
Stick: STX because I work the best with it.
Stick: Warrior because it is the most durable.
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VARIETY SHOW
YEARBOOK DELIVERY
The performing arts department plans to entertain you in this evening of entertainment, April 26 in the auditorium at 7 p.m.
Yearbooks will be delivered May 9. Seniors may pick up their books at lunch and underclassmen are after school. Extra books will be sold after school on May 14 in Room 224 for $85 cash. Books are first come, first serve.
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LEAP. In the 110 meter hurdles, senior Keiton Best, jumps over the final hurdle. “‘win.’ That is all that goes through my mind hen i am competing,” Best said. He placed seventh in the event at 15.94 seconds.
Team exemplifies personalities DASH. At the Gateway Panthers Classic, senior Alexandria Meneses runs the 100-meter race. “You have to run happy, but look mean while doing it,” Meneses said. She ran 5:45.04 in this race.
SPRINT. At the Gateway Invitational, junior Ariel Collier runs the 100-meter dash. “I just try to focus on increasing my speed and pushing myself as much as I can to come in first,” Collier said. She placed 30th at 13.83 seconds.
Athletes use sport to grow closer as a family By SAM HOLLEMAN As the sneakers of 27 schools worth of track and field athletes pound the green artificial grass and rubber track of Lake Brantley High School, coach Josh Shearouse interrupts junior Anthony Henders mid-newspaper interview, jokingly telling him that if he talks any trash about his coaching, he will kick him off the team. “It’s our personalities that make Boone stand out at the meets. We all like each other so when we walk into the meet, if our bright orange uniforms didn’t do it, our loud, outgoing personalities do it,” coach Josh Shearouse said. “They get it from the coaching staff.” At the Gateway Panthers Classic on Feb. 22, the Braves placed fourth and the Lady Braves placed 14th overall. Senior Robert Strange won the discus event throwing 149 feet (only to beat that distance by 2’ 4” the following Saturday at Lake Brantley). Sophomore Jordan Crawford placed fourth in the 400-meter dash at 59.77 seconds. The girl’s 4x400 relay team placed fourth at 4:20.79. Senior Brandon Reddick placed second in the 100-meter dash at 11.06 seconds. But to these athletes, track means more than scores on a sheet of paper. To Crawford, sprinting is a way to express herself. To Strange, throwing means proudly following in his father’s and uncle’s footsteps. “My two idols are my dad and uncle. My dad broke the school record when he went to Boone and then 13 years later my uncle broke it with my dad as the coach. I have quite a legacy to live up to,” Strange said.
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His father threw 178’ 11” in the discus and his uncle threw 182’. Currently, Strange’s best PR is 151’ 4”. The hours of practicing and conditioning change more than scores on a sheet of paper. “Track has affected how I act as a person, the terms I use, how I speak, it has matured me,” Crawford said. On March 1, the team competed in the Lake Brantley Invitational. Reddick placed fourth in the 100-meter dash and 200-meter dash at 11.12 seconds and 22.3 seconds, respectively. Senior Keiton Best placed fifth in the 110meter hurdles at 15.96 seconds. Junior Jared Hines placed fourth in the boy’s 3200 meter run at 10:11.09 and ____ Alexandria Meneses placed sixth in the 1600 meter run at 5:32.15. At the Lake Highland Invitational on March 8, the boys placed third overall and the girls placed 17. Senior Jamal Clark placed fourth in the boys long jump, jumping 40’ 10.25”. Senior Miranda Miller placed fourth in the girls shot put at 31’10” and junior Luis Rivera placed third in the boys shot put, throwing 43’7”. Strange placed second in the discus at 141’ 8”. The boys 4x100 meter relay team placed third at 43.57. Best placed fourth in the 110-meter hurdles and the 300-meter hurdles at 16.46 and 41.8, respectively. Reddick placed third in the 100-meter dash and the 200-meter dash at 10.94 seconds and 22.02, respectively. Hines placed 10th in the 1600 meter run at 4:39.94. The ninth place winner timed in at 4:39.64. “It is fate. We must not worry ourselves with facts and figures,” Hines said. “Because I have won once I know I’ve given my all.” The next meet is at Showalter Field for the Metro Conference Prelims tomorrow starting at 8:30 a.m.
They all like each other. They aren’t as worried about individual scores as they are about the team. They are a family. Josh Shearouse Track and Field head coach
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#the411 Where: 7500 International Dr.
When: Sun.-Thurs. 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m. - 2 a.m.
How much: $11 - $35 Beverages: fruit punch, soda and Turkish coffee
Extras: good for groups, hookah bar
Online: www. yamasorlando. com
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CHICKEN SOUVLAKI. Grilled chicken served with pita, tzatiziki, tomatoes, onions, lemon potatoes, and side Greek salad ($12).
Tavern offers exquisite diversity FLAMING FOOD. A waiter carries Saganaki ($11) to a table. “The Saganaki was an experience in itself. It was as much a work of art as it was a delicious cheesy appetizer,” senior Elizabeth Gordon said. Sweet and light, Saganaki is like a dessert. The cheese is served as a large pie-shaped slice and can be shared with four or more people. Pita bread is offered for those who are lactose intolerant. photo/MEGHAN COTTON
COFFEE FORTUNES. After drinking Turkish coffee, senior Delanee Bogan listens as Mr. Savas Yildirim reads her fortune. “I’ve never had my fortune told to me before so it was a really unique experience. The fortune telling guy was sweet and I liked my fortune,” Bogan said. Bogan’s fortune told her that she would get what she desired. The cost of the fortune telling is a tip. photo/GABRIELLA FAKHOURY
By MEGHAN COTTON Dimmed lights and ornate decor make Taverna Yamas the ideal place for a romantic dinner for two. However, an outdoor sitting area also supplies the perfect setting for a casual dinner with a group of friends or family. Taverna Yamas, located on International Drive, is not a restaurant where a patron can eat and leave in one hour; but rather a dining experience to enjoy. With Mediterranean music in the background and European flags hanging around the patio, one escapes the American culture to sample genuine Mediterranean culture and cuisine. For hungry guests who cannot wait for the entree, flaming Saganaki ($11), a sweet Kefalotiri cheese, is a fiery appetizer served in a large slice for a group to share. The cheese is light and will be quickly consumed by those who have a sweet tooth. Pita bread and freshly made hummus ($6) is also available for those who are lactose intolerant. The pita is freshly baked and soft. Like the Saganaki, the bread is light. The blend of chickpeas, olive oil and garlic is perfectly mixed. Yamas offers a variety of entrees; from stuffed peppers to chicken fingers for kids under 12. For an additional $5 any kids menu item can be made as an adult meal with a larger portion. Entrees with meat include Mousaka ($15) a creamy dish with layers of potatoes, roasted eggplant and ground beef topped with creamy Bechamel, a white sauce made with butter and flour mixed together then cooked in milk. The eggplant and ground beef contrast the sweet Bechamel sauce to create a delicate balance of flavors. A low-fat option is the stuffed peppers ($15). Stuffed with rice and
fresh herbs. The peppers are full of flavor that will satisfy the palate. One can add beef to the peppers for an additional $4. Adding beef is recommended because it goes well with the rice. It is not as sweet as other dishes but it offers a saltier taste than when no meat is added. With the perfect balance of garlic, feta cheese and butter, the food offers a taste unique to that of Mediterranean cuisine which is traditionally made with freshly picked vegetables and wholesome rices and pastas. After an enjoyable entree, one must try Yamas’ baklava dessert ($6), a layered phyllo dough filled with cloves, cinnamon, honey and chopped nuts. The mix of ingredients creates a sweet and tart mixture of flavor, and is eaten like a piece of cake. Baklava is a filling, rich and absolutely delicious dessert in every bite. Save room for a strong cup of Turkish coffee, a sweet liquid that keeps one awake long enough to finish a weeks worth of AP homework. The small cup of coffee offers more flavor and sweetness than a grande caramel macchiato from Starbucks. Adding a pinch of sugar to the coffee gives it a perfect balance of sweet and bitter. After drinking the coffee, turn the cup over onto the sauser to drain out the left over grounds. One’s detailed fortune will be read by the fortune teller, the same man that brews the coffee at the table with real Turkish coffee beans. Whether one wants a romantic dinner with a partner or a fun outing with friends and family, Taverna Yamas is the ideal place to experience the Mediterranean culinary culture. But be warned, fortune results may not be what one wants to hear. May the odds be ever in your favor.
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ART FESTIVAL The annual art festival is Friday, April 11. Ideas for the chalk art competition are due to Nicole Moitoza in Room 11.1111 by March 20 for approval.
Target is giving away $5 million to schools. Check out http://givewith.target.com/ to vote for Boone.
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Drama presents Chicago: The Musical at 7 p.m., $10 general admission, $20 VIP
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Volleyball plays East River at 6 p.m. Read our tweets @boonepubs, and check out our photo galleries at hilights. org.
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Softball plays Timber Creek at 6 p.m. Read our tweets @ boonepubs, and check out our photo galleries at hilights.org.
Boys lacrosse vs. Winter Park at 7:30 p.m. Read our tweets @boonepubs, and check out our photo galleries at hilights. org.
Captain America 2 directed by Anthony and Joe Russo starring Chris Evans and Scarlett Johansson, rated PG-13. Girls lacrosse play at Edgewater, 7:30 p.m.
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WRITING CENTER AVAILABLE
PROM THEME ANNOUNCED
Students who need help can bring their lunch and eat in Jennifer Hilley’s room, 313, during either lunch shift. Assistance with the writing process, idea generations and revisions is available. They also have bilingual students to help with writing.
On May 3 the Junior Class will host the old hollywood themed prom. It is 6:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. Dinner starts at 7 p.m.
PROM prep 101
By DELANEE BOGAN Preparing for a school dance can be difficult in regards to keeping up with the latest fashion as well as maintaining proper etiquette. With these tips on dresses and what’s in and out of style, one will be able to get ready for prom with ease.
Content and photos by DELANEE BOGAN
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Style: All Sparkles, with a vibrant color Where: Macy’s Price: $100
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Style: Strapless, with jewels Where: Minervas Price: $199.99
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Style: Pastel colored dress with jewels Where: Dillards Price: $98
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Camille’s
Florida Mall Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Sunday 12 p.m. - 8 p.m. $168-$648
Florida Mall Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Sunday 12 p.m. - 8 p.m. $100-$500+
Kemosabe Closet Boone High School Room 117 Free
Minervas 4983 S. Orange Ave. Mon, Wed, Fri: 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. $180-$500+
The Bargain Box 2010 N. Orange Ave. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Price varies
dinneretiquette ßhelpfultips Always put your napkin in your lap while eating.
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Etsy Online website www.Etsy,com $89-$200+
Use this fork for dessert.
Bread and knife plate. Don’t butter your bread, put pat of butter on plate and butter piece by peice.
Use the spoon for soup, and for your entree.
Pull your chair out for your date. Spoon the dressing over your salad, don’t dip each piece in it.
Use the small fork for salad and big one for the entree.
Don’t talk with your mouth full. Don’t reach over someone to grab food, ask for the person to pass it.
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