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I’m a better person [because of Boone]. I have grown a lot. As a teacher, I feel like I learn everyday whether it is from around me or students I teach.

Sarah Kittrell digital design teacher

motherly figure ends teaching career After teaching multiple technology classes, Kittrell retires

By BRIDGETTE NORRIS With a welcoming smile, a plentiful amount of wisdom and school spirit, Mama K is ending her 44 year teaching career.

Digital design teacher and senior class sponsor Sarah Kittrell got her nickname, Mama K, because of her nurturing personality.

“Mrs. Kittrell is not just a teacher. I think of her as a mother figure. She makes me want to be like her and I hope when I’m older, I’m like her. She goes above and beyond because she isn’t just here to teach academics but to teach life lessons. It comes naturally for her,” Senior Class vice president Elaina Carrion said.

When she sponsored yearbook, her students gave her a “world’s greatest mother” trophy. Rather than being offended, like other faculty members were at the time, Kittrell embraced it. She said it was a sweet and endearing thing.

“It doesn’t offend me when students call me mother.

Sometimes it is easier to talk to someone not at home. I often tell students I can listen; I don’t have to respond,” Kittrell said.

Because of her relationship with her students, they are willing to talk to her and go out of their way to help her.

“She is very laid back and appreciative. I’ve helped at the blood drives in an attempt to make them successful and run smoothly and ultimately make them easier for her,” senior Justin Bullock said.

Bullock also feels, she is not a bell to bell teacher, she tries to form relationships with her students. A number

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IN CLASS LAUGHS. In Sarah Kittrell’s Digital Design 3 class, she helps a student. “As a teacher, I learn something new everyday. It’s always interesting to see how students grow throughout the years,” Kittrell said. Kittrell has been teaching Digital Design for 21 years.

New technology benefits 96 classrooms

By OLIVIA QUATTRONE After a week of online voting from the school community, State Farm Insurance Company granted the school a $100,000 check as part of the Celebrate My Drive contest.

“I thought [winning the contest] was really great because it gave us an opportunity to update our classrooms,” psychology teacher Robin King said.

With the goal of updating technology, Principal Margaret McMillen encouraged students, faculty and the community to vote daily. Choosing from teachers’ technology wish lists,

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McMillen decided that mounted projectors were what was most needed in classrooms.

“A lot of different people wanted a lot of different things; but we finally decided on this all across the board purchase that would benefit all classes and students,” McMillen said.

The school purchased and installed 96 new projectors in every classroom that did not have a mounted projector. This new projector was especially helpful in King’s classroom,

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By mACKENZIE mOCK As soon as the seniors leave, the juniors are the big men on campus.

They receive senior privileges, rights and rules. Even though they are technically still juniors, they are expected to step up and fill the new leadership role.

“It is like passing the torch. One class has left and another class is beginning.

It is time for the juniors to step up and become the leaders of the school and continue the tradition,” teacher Sarah Kittrell said.

Senior Step-up Day is a national school “holiday.” The day after the seniors leave campus, the juniors celebrate their new power. They meet somewhere early in the morning and paint their cars with words like seniors or Class of 2014. They make tee shirts or wear matching outfits to show they are the new seniors.

The juniors will then drive into school together and honk their horns as they claim their new parking spots in the senior lot. Teachers usually brush off the students’ tardiness and everyone moves on with the day.

Mrs. Barrett, the junior class sponsor, started the tradition of giving juniors a quick treat in the morning before their classes started. She would provide cake or ice cream sandwiches in the junior/senior cafeteria, which the juniors would have had all to themselves and could enjoy before they started their first day as “seniors.”

“It is a cute idea, but a lot of people do not know about it,” Kittrell said.

This is all sanctioned by the school, the pranking however is not.

Around 15 years ago, the seniors became fed up with the juniors attitude and decided to show them that they needed to step up and act like they were in charge, so they started playing harmless pranks and jokes on the juniors such as toilet papering their houses or forking their yards.

“Ah senior step up. What I remember is we would get juniors who thought they were hot stuff, and we wanted to teach them a lesson that they are in charge now and they need to step it up. We would just toilet paper people’s houses and cars, nothing too extreme,” graduate Justin Kane said.

In the past couple of years the pranks and jokes have spread to the

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Here are my last two cents: Don’t flounder your high school years.

Lindsay Alexander, editor-in-chief

Low integrity, no respect THE FACTS

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Do something unforgettable I turn 18-years-old today, and I graduate in 19 days.

19 days.

My 13 years in the Orange County Public School system will end. I thought I couldn’t wait to be an adult and start college, but the more I think about it, I realize while I’m excited for the future, the last four years were not so bad. In fact, they were good.

The first day of freshman year, equipped with bangs and braces, I walked to the bus stop and the first thing I heard was a guy yelling profanities at our late bus. I thought, “This is high school, get used to it.”

After a few weeks, I realized campus was not the size of New York City, and I actually did not need public transport to get to class on time.

My eager-to-fit-in-freshman-self wanted to be a part of something that would look impressive for colleges.

I ran for sophomore secretary. I didn’t get that. Then I tried out for the cheer team; I wasn’t even sure what a herky was. The outcome of that is obvious.

Once I had failed magnificently twice in a two week period, it came to me. I didn’t have to be some super star who saved the world before bedtime.

I needed to do what I liked and let the pieces fall into place. I liked writing, so I applied for newspaper staff. It’s clear where that got me. Read the editor position next to my byline.

Despite common belief that high school isn’t real life and it doesn’t matter, it does. High school can be petty and trivial, but students make high school what they want it to be. There are lots of options, take advantage of them. Even if being on the Hi-Lights staff pales in comparison to being a New York Times reporter, I’ve still gained vital life experience, and I’m having a lot more fun on Hi-Lights than any NYT reporter is.

If nothing else is motivating, high school is one big freebie, so take advantage of its opportunities.

For students sailing in the “I hate high school and don’t want to be here” boat, that’s legitimate, but high school is just four years; trying to have at least a mediocre time never killed anyone.

At least, I think it’s highly unlikely.

As this article is scanned by the eyes of the student body, my childhood is rapidly sprinting in the other direction.

It’s hard to believe that everything about the senior class’s world changes in 19 days. Although hearing music in the halls, seeing orange everywhere and breathing in that faint ketchup smell that never entirely leaves the cafeteria can be annoying, I’ll miss it.

I’m about to step off my Editor-InChief soap box for the last time. Here are my last two cents: Don’t flounder your high school years. Do something meaningful with them that you will not only remember, but will never forget.

22% use the Internet for things they would not say in person

43% 13% use the Internet to end relationships

1 in 10 teens spend more than 3 hours online a day, which is equal to 25% of the hours one is awake.

Percentages of high school students that have shared personal information online and through texting about themselves.

41% Sent Nude Pictures 28% mention Sex 24% Violence 14% Reference Drug use

of high school students admitted to cheating either by: >Copying homework >Copying test answers >Using Crib notes

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“Who posted that?” “She got suspended?”

“Wow, he doesn’t seem like the person to do that.”

Comments like these are becoming too common throughout campus; it appears as though integrity is rapidly declining among high school students.

Academic dishonesty, racy photos, inappropriate posts and lewd behavior plague the generation. As the new “Plugged-in” generation copes with the increasing use of social media and a changing society, where these actions are apparently deemed acceptable.

Reality television shows like The Real World or The Jersey Shore depict questionable behavior without showing lasting consequences.

Students need to step back and evaluate their choices, and stop making rash decisions that could potentially embarrass them or produce unwanted consequences. One’s behavior on and off-line affects one’s reputation among peers and teachers, generates serious consequences and has lasting effects on life after high school.

Understandably, high school is a time to make mistakes and learn and grow from them, but it seems obvious that some mistakes should be avoided, seeing as the consequences outweigh the lesson learned. As many of us know, the Class of 2013 is still suffering the consequences from the famed, last day of school in 2010 (including the unusual combo of water balloons and pepper spray).

A tweet like “Aww man, almost got arrested! lol #ohwell” can be seen as a way to boost one’s “bad boy persona,” but really it reads “I made a very irresponsible decision and almost suffered the consequences #goingtoregretthislater.”

Although it is behind a computer

Students need to understand the meaning of integrity and realize one’s actions can have lasting effects.

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screen, a tweet, post or picture is attached to one’s name, which carries one’s reputation. An impulsive post can affect how others perceive one’s character and how seriously one is taken in the future. Students cannot always determine what is a joke or an exaggeration.

At school, one can be seen as the straight-A responsible club leader, but online one portrays himself as the hardcore partier, accompanied with pictures as proof. How are one’s peers supposed to determine which version to believe and respect? Reckless behavior and inappropriate comments are not taken lightly. Such things can result in disciplinary actions at school, such as referrals, suspensions or expulsions.

Certain things are better left unsaid on and off the web, as it could cost someone their reputation.

Unfortunately, teenagers gossip and rumors spread. And whether one likes to acknowledge it or not, teachers and administration are like omnipresent watchers of hallways and classrooms.

One would not want a teacher writing a recommendation letter with a rumor of one’s scandalous spring break in the back of their head.

Academic dishonesty is one example of behavior that has taken on a new level, becoming more prevalent.

Teachers and other adults keep this in mind and will question one’s character.

This goes beyond high school.

Soon, employers will take notice of one’s behavior on and off-line, which can decide between being employed or job-less. As early as college, professors will not be as forgiving as high school teachers. High school teachers seem to disregard reckless or rude behavior as juvenile shenanigans, but once one walks across the stage at graduation that excuse is no longer applicable.

Next time, before typing that tweet, posting that photo or acting obnoxious at school, think about what peers, a future boss, grandma or more threatening, your mother, would think.

Would they approve?

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I feel like [Boone] isn’t the worst school, there’s more bullying, threats, and trying to be “cool.”

They joke about these things, but it’s not funny.

Travis Snethen, senior

I think it’s teenagers in general.

It has become more of a morality and respect thing. It used to stay at home, but now it’s affecting the school.

Hope Garcia-Chavez, junior

It isn’t just Boone and it isn’t just teenagers. It’s more society trying to make other people into what they think they are supposed to be.

Veronica Mahoney, freshman

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We are teaching digital-age students and it’s important to connect and prepare them for the world we live in.

Margaret McMillen, principal

Annular eclipse shadows today

By JOSH HALLORAN As seen from the earth, an eclipse is the total or partial obscuring of one celestial body by another. It may occur when one celestial body passes in front of another, therefore cutting off some or all of its light. It may also occur when a celestial body passes through all or part off the shadow of another celestial body. There are an average of 2.4 solar eclipses every year and eight different types of eclipses, all

occurring during the new moon phase of the moon’s cycle, when it passes between the earth and the sun. There is an annular eclipse is today. It’s a partial solar eclipse, lasting just 27 minutes – the second-shortest partial solar eclipse of the 21st century.

The previous solar eclipse occurred Nov. 13, 2012. It was a total eclipse that was most visible in Australia, New Zealand, South Pacific and Southern South America.

The next elcipse will be on Nov.3, which will be hybrid eclipse.

TYPES OF ECLIPSES

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minutes is the longest duration for a total solar eclipse.

90 percent of the sun is covered by the moon during a total solar eclipse.

SOLAR ECLIPSE. Occurs when the moon passes between the sun and Earth, and the moon fully or partially blocks (“occults”) the sun.

TOTAL ECLIPSE. Occurs when the dark silhouette of the moon completely obscures the bright light of the sun, allowing the solar plasma to be visible.

HYBRID ECLIPSE. Occurs when the vertex of the moon’s umbral shadow pierces Earth’s surface at some points, but falls short of the planet.

ANNULAR ECLIPSE. Occurs when the sun and moon are exactly in line, but the apparent size of the moon is smaller than that of the sun.

PARTIAL SOLAR ECLIPSES. This eclipse occurs when the sun and moon are not exactly in line and the moon only partially obscures the sun.

LUNAR ECLIPSE. Occurs when the moon passes directly behind the Earth into its umbra (the shadow of the Earth).

penumbral eclipse. Occurs when the moon passes through the Earth’s penumbra.

The penumbra causes a darkening on moon’s surface.

TOTAL LUNAR eclipse. When the moon travels completely into the Earth’s umbra, one observes a total lunar eclipse.

1.5 years on average pass before the next annular eclipse occurs.

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HIGH TECH. In her Advanced Placement United StatesHistory class, Cassandra Stilwell teaches using her new iPad. “I think [technology] is a good tool for students to have a different view and not just a basic lecture,” Stilwell said. There are currently 90 iPads for use in classrooms.

where the old projector’s chord created a safety hazard.

“My students were very happy about the new projector because I honestly believe the other one was a distraction.

Students would constantly trip over the chord of the old projector, unplugging it; it was a nuisance,” King said.

The new ceiling mounted projectors can project directly onto the whiteboard as opposed to a screen, creating a larger image that allows students in the back of the room to see better, which history teacher Cassandra Stilwell said was a particular problem she faced with her

old projector.

Stilwell also received an iPad, which was purchased with money that would have been spent on projectors had the school lost the contest.

“I think [the iPad] has helped focus my presentations. I have the ability to go on the Internet, show pictures and stream videos. I can highlight certain things that [students] need to know and I can pull up pictures instantly, without having to wait [to get home],” Stilwell said.

In addition to aiding teachers, the iPad has aided students in their learning.

“Only one of my teachers uses [an iPad], but I think it’s great. She walks

ßourbad CORRECTION To maintain our reader’s trust, we try to ensure our facts are correct; however, we may make mistakes and when we do, we like to apologize for them. Here are two items In the March issue of Hi-Lights of such errors. We sincerely apologize for them.

We misidentified a girls’ water polor picture as Nichole Clayton but that picture was actually of Madison Guetzloe.

We listed six boys’ names as starters for the boys’ water polo team and included James Walls in that list, but while he has extensive playing time, he is not a starter. We should have listed Joshua Rosenfeld as a starter.

around the class more and is more alert instead of being stuck behind a desk,” junior Bailey Hock said.

The next technological goal is to provide an iPad for every teacher who would like one for their classroom.

King, Stilwell and McMillen agree that they would like to see more new technology in classes.

“I don’t believe that technology will replace teachers. I do believe that teachers who use technology will replace those who don’t. We are teaching digital-age students and it’s important to connect with them and prepare them for the world they will live in,” McMillen said.

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Benefit and Silent Auction

May 18 2 p.m. to 2 a.m. at Belle Isle Bayou

Jonathan McDougall “Jack” Tanner, 19, died suddenly April 9. Tanner was born April 1, 1994 in Orlando, Florida. He is survived by his mother, Beth Stute; father, Daniel Tanner; stepfather, Robert Stute; brother, Andrew; and sister Lauren; and stepbrother Cameron.

(located at the corner of Conway Road and Hoffner Avenue) Class of 2005 graduate Brian Fay was wounded serving his country. This event hopes to raise funds to help ease his family’s financial struggles related to his recovery. Donations can also be made online at facebook.com/pages/Friends-for-Brian-Fay.

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Parents did you know that you can check your Brave’s Destiny Profile from home? You can see the library book and textbooks checked out to your Brave. You can also view any outstanding financial obligations. Go to http://destiny.ocps.net. Find and click on Boone High School. Click on login button, top right corner. Username: Student number and Password: eight digit birth day.

Congratulations to the Legend Yearbook. They placed sixth in the largest yearbook category of National Scholastic Press Association’s Best of Show in San Francisco; this is their highest Best of Show Ranking.

KTD Kids These Days

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Austin Hall, columnist

Kids painted chrome AH: This is my last column I will write for the newspaper. I’m ashamed that it’s with you, but I guess I’ll take what I’ve got and go out with a small bang.

SH: You sure know how to make a guy feel special. Since this is it for you, what do you want to write about?

AH: I want to talk about abortion and flag burning. Let’s tackle those subjects right now.

SH: I’m going to go out on a limb and say Mrs. Burke won’t approve of that idea, so let’s talk about the future.

AH: FFFFUUUUUTTTTTUUUUURRRREEEEE Everything will be chrome. Even the plants.

SH: SpongeBob is the voice of a generation. Speaking of generations (#cheesytransitions), how do you think our generation will do when we are the ones in charge?

AH: I think our generation will kick some butt and take no names. Parents say we are entitled because we will do anything to get what we want; I don’t think that is always a bad thing. I think want for everything we want will drive us to succeed in the world.

SH: The adult generation says that kids are not mentally or physically prepared to lead this country. But at some point the adult generation were kids and there was an adult generation that critiqued their every move.

AH: I think the generation before the generation before us, told the generation directly before us that they were entitled and wouldn’t make it in the “real world.” That is the same generation that tells our generation that we will not make it in life. I feel like when we get older we will say the same thing to the generation that will succeed our generation and they will tell the next generation and so on and so forth.

SH: It’s like the circle of life… but with responsibility… and it doesn’t really go in a circular formation. It is more like a line that starts on one point and goes in the same direction with seemingly no end in sight. But “never-ending line ray of responsibility” does not have a nice ring to it, so let’s just go with circle of life.

AH: We could compromise on the issue. It could be a downward spiral that goes in a downward circular descent.

SH: Maybe not downward because that would imply a worsening condition of each generation’s intelligence.

Maybe it could be a lateral spiral, like a screw laying on its side, but that would imply the circle would end.

AH: What are you even saying right now?

SH: I’m getting lost in my own thoughts.

AH: That’s because of the amount of polyester and spandex you currently wear.

SH: These shorts are a gift from the heavens. You are just jealous you do not possess this clothing masterpiece.

AH: Like a hallmark angel? Or like Supernatural angels where they go around stealing souls and whatnot?

SH: Na, like one of those angels from Doctor Who. I haven’t closed my eyes for three days...

AH: As fun as a Doctor Who based conversation would be, we should probably get back on the initial topic.

SH: Our generation has been branded with some very unflattering concepts (YOLO, Swag, and something called Dance Moms), but those who support these concepts are the vocal minority messing life up for everyone else. There is a prominent silent majority that is masked and oppressed.

These are kids who study, read for fun and watch Nat. Geo. AH: No one wants to admit they are wrong. They would much rather accentuate the negatives to prove their point, than acknowledge the uplifting truth; the fact that, not all kids are like this. We speak for that majority. I’m not trying to say we are perfect people, but we look around us and just voice what we see. We try to bring these problems to light so maybe one day, we can like, fix the like, problem, sooooo like, ya. Problems are like, not good.

Seniors tease juniors [ Step-Up from, page 1 entire student body. Seniors are pranking freshmen and juniors are pranking sophomores, which is not its original intention.

“Unfortunately, this night was usually a chance for the junior girls to write horrible things on the sophomore girls’ lawns/sidewalks. Or even worse vandalize the cars in the driveway. Pretty much always sparked by jealousy,” Class of 2007 graduate Casey Shea said.

Moriah Perkins had her house toilet papered three times last year as only a freshman. She had moved to Orlando from Mississippi at the beginning of the year and did not know many of the seniors. So when she woke up the next day to find her house covered in toilet paper she was shocked. “[The underclassmen] are friends with older classmates now. It all depends on groups,” sophomore Moriah Perkins said.

The pranks have also become more damaging and destructive. Kids have cracked concrete driveways, put bricks through sunroofs and keyed cars, which are criminal acts.

These damaging pranks have gotten police involved and also left an unworthy reputation on campus.

“It is good if it is just toilet papering.

[But] messing with houses and cars gets the cops involved and the school has to deal with it which is bad,” senior Dylan Dragon said.

School resource officer Scott Daniels has not been personally involved in any

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TOILET PAPER TRAGEDY. Even though she was a freshman and technically should not have been involved, Moriah Perkins’s house was toilet papered three times last year. “The seniors take pride in what they do and the pranks they pull. It is a big deal to be a senior,” Perkins said.

More freshmen and sophomores were affected by Senior Step-up last year than juniors. of the punishments given to students during Senior Step-up, but he has heard about the pranks and jokes pulled.

“Recently, parents have been good at controlling the situations and they just want things fixed. It opens up a whole new potential though because you are running from a scene which if you are caught can get you in trouble as well,” Daniels said.

Anytime one damages someone

else’s property, he is charged with destruction of property. One can be charged with a felony depending on the value of the object damaged. He can be arrested or given a fine.

“It is not necessary. It is something that once might have been a joke and is now used as a way to be vindictive and to be a dig at someone. [Students] do not know when to stop,” Daniels said.

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1975 - 1990 Teaches shorthand

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1969 Kittrell begins her teaching career at Boone when she agreed to sponsor yearbook

1981 - present Senior Class sponsor

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1981 - 1983 Teaches business law

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1992 - present Teaches Digital Design

She makes me want to be like here and I hope when I’m older, I am more like her.

Elaina Carrion, senior class vice president

1992 - 1994 Teaches Word Processing

1998 Boone Teacher of the Year for the second time and a top five finalist in the county

1994 1994 Received a Walt Disney Award for English and Word Processing work

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2006-2012 Sponsors Business Professionals of America

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2013 2013 Kittrell ends her teaching career after 44 years at one school

2005-2006 Sponsors National Honor Society

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students, including Bullock, choose her classroom to eat and spend their lunch period in.

“I’ve never heard a student say anything negative about her. They always talk about how she motivates, nurtures and makes them strive to be better. Just her nurturing nature shows she goes above and beyond what’s expected of her at school. Not only does she spend time with students in the classroom but also comes to activities they participate in,” Introduction to Technology teacher Jean Campbell said.

Kittrell was named the school’s Teacher of the Year in 1983. She earned the award for a second time in 1998 and was a top five finalist for the county.

“Anytime you’re nominated is a tremendous honor. I was overwhelmed when I heard I was a top five finalist,” Kittrell said.

As Senior Class sponsor for 32 years, Kittrell has helped her officers organize blood drives, bonfires, parades, Grad Bash and other graduation activities.

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She has also attended countless homecomings and proms.

“My officers are always very close with me. It’s hard for me to let them go but no matter where [they go in life] or who they are, they always have a special place in my heart. I care a lot for my students and want them to be successful. I appreciate my senior class officers always being so accepting of me as old as I am, I try to be there for them,” Kittrell said.

She has also sponsored Yearbook, Quill and Scroll, Future Secretaries, Future Business Leaders of America, National Honor Society and Business Professionals of America.

While Kittrell will not miss waking up at 4:30 a.m. every day, she states there are a number of things she will miss.

“I enjoy coming to school and being here. I have had bad days when I get to school, but I have never not wanted to come. I have close friends who are faculty members. It is a family here,” Kittrell said.

Although Kittrell will not physically be on campus every day, she plans to

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make an effort to continue being a part of the campus family by staying in touch with her faculty friends, past students, coming to football games with her husband and grandson and is deciding if she wants to substitute in the future.

“I will be sad not being here. But change is good and it’s time for some changes to be made [in my life]. I feel needed at home. I think I will find other things to do,” Kittrell said.

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LISTEN UP. In 1973, Sarah Kittrell converses with her students alongside assistant editor Susan Taylor. “ I have good memories from helping with the yearbook. I enjoyed it when I helped, but it was a big responsibility,” Kittrell said.

What do you most remember about Sarah Kittrell? Alumni said . . .

Her dedication to her students and their achievement is unparalleled.

It has a climate changing effect in the classroom.

Joseph Trybus, Class of 1986

She has been an excellent role model for me as her kindness, integrity, and passion shines bright in everything she does.

David Harding, Class of 2009

Mrs. Kittrell was big into sports and cared about her athletes. She was very nice to everyone and very supportive of her students.

Mark Hutsell, Class of 1974

Mama Kittrell is the heart of Boone High School; her passion inspired me everyday.

Emily Onderick, Class of 2008

I remember her Her love for her laugh as she sat students goes and chuckled at beyond simple the Senior Class curriculum, rather, officers. She will a genuine desire continue to leave a to watch them legacy wherever life takes her. succeed.

Angela LaGambina, Class of 2009 Logan Opsahl, Class of 2010

Mama K was my confidante and an encouraging yet realistic voice who took time to get know me.

Leah Harding, Class of 2010

Mrs. Kittrell is just as awesome now as she was in 1973 when I first attended Boone.

She continues to put students and Boone traditions first.

Teri Creel, Class of 1976

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DRIVER’S EDUCATION NO LONGER MEETS REQUIREMENT

TOASTMASTERS #1066 EARL K. WOOD AWARD

After July 1, the Driver’s Education class on Florida Virtual School will not count for the online class requirement current freshman and sophomores must have.

Completing against nine other Orange County District schools, senior Steele Sutphin placed second in the Toastmasters #1066 Earl K. Wood Scholarship.

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PROTEST. The Social Justice Club [Pictured: Seniors Blake Daniels, Rebecca Burns and Devan Spear] protests outside of Publix for the Coalition of Immokalee Worker Farmers Rights. “I felt I was deeply connected with everyone fighting for the same cause,” senior Social Justice vice president Devan Spear said. Along with this protest, the Social Justice Club participated in gleaning where they collect crops from farmers’ fields after they have been commercially harvested.

Clubs reveal true meanings

By CIARA MCCOY

Anime Club immerses itself in different styles Anime Club members come together every Thursday in room 505 and bond over watching different styles of Anime. Genres include, Harem, Mecha, Yaoi and other styles. Some members play cards while others play anime-related games. Each week they focus on a different anime style. “[Anime club] is important because it is a place where we can be ourselves and where we all share something,” sophomore Damariz Castillo said.

Engineering Club overcomes challenges Every Monday in physics teacher Mike Undieme’s room, the Engineering Club meets and competes in mini competitions amongst themselves.

Members split into groups and construct projects according to a given task, like building a model to hold textbooks or a bridge model.

Whichever team completes the task

first is declared the winner. “[Engineering Club] gets kids interested in engineering. It promotes creativity and gets you interested in new projects,” sophomore Chinien Cadeau said.

Cadeau believes engineering is interesting because they have robot competitions where juniors and seniors can participate.

Model United Nations Club sets standards for the future The Model United Nations Club takes pride in their meetings on Fridays in room 558 where they spend most of their time in conferences.

They choose a country to represent and split into commitees and research each country’s views. “[Model United Nations] is an important thing in the world. It gets kids prepared for the future and educates them on what’s going on in the world,” freshman Isabel Beard said.

The Model United Nations Club attends conferences and debates on national issues and hosts its own conferences, just like the real United

Nations does.

Science Olympics Club competes in Science Olympiad The Science Olympics Club was determined to win the Science Olympiad competition. Teams competed in a series of science-based tests that one’s team has prepared all year. The Science Olympics Club met more in the first semester with meetings on Wednesdays and Thursdays in science teacher Mark Sugimodo’s room. “[Science Olympics] is important because it educates teens and gets them to become more active in science,” junior Ariana Faraji said.

The Science Olympiad competition took place on Jan. 19 at Lake Nona Middle School, where two team members placed third.

Social Justice Club helps community While the Social Justice Club focuses on community service, they identify themselves as an activist club. Club members participate in human rights

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protests, fundrasing, volunteering at the Russell Home, gleaning and other community sevice projects.

“Social Justice provides a venue for people to voice their concerns and make changes,” club president Alexandra Schelle, senior, said.

The Social Justice Club meets every Thursday after school in history teacher Ian Gold’s room 128.

#the411 ANIME Room 505 Thursdays

ENGINEERING Room 1 3-105 Mondays

MODEL UN Room 10-212

Tactical Wizardry Club goes Fridays above and beyond SCIENCE The Tactical Wizardry Club spends its Friday afternnoon meetings in science teacher Emily Smith’s room playing the card game “Magic the Gathering.”

According to member sophomore Dylan Forehand, the members get together and discuss current events going on in school and around the world and express their opinions. “[Tactical Wizardry Club] brings all these people together. It’s different than other clubs because most kids join it because they feel they won’t be ostracized even if they are being ‘nerdy’,” Forehand said.

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FOOD PACKAGING EVENT

The Kloset is currently in need of gently used or new backpacks, and casual or athletic shoes size 8 and larger. Donations can be dropped off in the front office. The Kloset would like to thank everyone who donated prom attire; many students who tcouldn’t afford prom wear benefited from the donations.

Key Club will be packaging food from 9 p.m. until 10 p.m. tonight at the Change This World warehouse located at 959 Explorer Cv., Altamonte Springs, FL 32701.

Community service hours will be given. If interested see Kelly Morales.

Teachers share past experiences Page by MEGHAN COTTON

Mr. Saxobeat

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SITTIN’ PRETTY. Pre-Calculus teacher Dwayne Floyd sits in the front of the classroom teaching his students. Floyd also teaches Analysis of Functions.

When people see muscular bodybuilders, they do not associate them with jazz music. Teacher Glenn Listort mixed the two worlds together by excelling in both.

Listort teaches chemistry and coaches the weightlifting team as well as freshman football. Listort himself was a bodybuilder years ago.

Listort started to get serious about weight lifting when he was 21 years old.

He thought it would be fun to do.

“I just have always been interested in weightlifting and getting stronger,” Listort said.

Although he was not planning on making a career out of being a bodybuilder, Listort took a third place prize in the Central Florida championships.

“It’s not about how big you are, it’s

about muscularity,” Listort said.

Listort is also a professional musician. He worked 11 years with various artists at Walt Disney World.

“I wanted to make a record and become a hit. I wanted to become the next Kenny G.,” Listort said.

Listort had the privilege to work with Frankie Valli who was a popular American singer best known as the frontman of The Four Seasons. He also had the fortune of working with Sammy Davis Jr. at his last performance. Davis was a popular singer and dancer and was also well known for his impersonation of celebrities.

“He was such a genuine guy and a tremendous performer,” Listort said.

Although Listort is no longer a bodybuilder, he is still a professional musician along with being a full time science teacher and coach. He still takes jobs to play the saxophone when offered, like playing at prom. “[Playing music] is my love more than anything else,” Listort said.

South African adventures

Engineer to educator Like many young men before him, teacher Dwayne Floyd joined the United States Air Force after graduating from high school. However, he did it as a way to pay for college as well as acquire experience.

After high school, Floyd worked in an on-base hospital.

He went with no prior education in the field and [Working in worked for the hospital] six years as a gave me radiologist in the the skill set Air Force. “[Working and tools in the hospital] necessary gave me the skill to support set and tools myself while necessary to support myself I was in while I was in college. college,” Floyd Dwayne Floyd said. teacher Following his training, Floyd worked in the radiology field taking X-rays. After six years, he was able to pay for a college education.

“My plan was to get out and get my degree in college. I wanted to be an engineer, but I used radiology to get me through college,” Floyd said.

After college, instead of returning to work in the on-base hospital, Floyd became an electrical engineer for small start up companies. He knew that at some point in his life he would become a teacher. When his engineering career ended, Floyd became a teacher. He uses qualities he acquired through his prior occupations. “[The quality I apply everyday] is the discipline that is necessary,” Floyd said.

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JAZZ IT UP. On April 20, as part of prom entertainment Advanced Placement Chemistry teacher Glenn Listort plays the saxophone. “I consider it an honor to have been asked to play at prom,” Listort said.

Listort has played the saxophone for 44 years.

photo courtesy/ CATHERINE HARPER

MAKING A SPLASH. Swimming and water polo coach, Rosalie Creighton, instructs her athletes during a water polo practice.

Along with being a coach, Creighton also teaches science.

Double Dare champion Nickelodeon has produced over 30 years of popular entertainment. Teacher Suzanne Higbie-Long competed on the most popular game show of her day: Double Dare.

When Long was 11 years old and attending a middle school in Ocala, Florida, she auditioned to be on the popular 80’s game show.

Double Dare is a game where two teams of two competed in a trivia challenge. It is like Jeopardy, but with a twist. If the team does not know the answer, both teams will compete in a physical competition to determine who gets the points for that particular round.

The team with the most points at the end of the game does an obstacle course with eight obstacles. For each obstacle the team overcame they won a prize.

“It was cool because out of all the

Growing up in South Africa, teacher Rosalie Creighton had a childhood quite unlike any American child’s.

Creighton has lived in the United States since she was 20 years old. She teaches Biology and Anatomy and Physiology. In addition, she coaches the water polo and swimming team.

She was born in South Africa and lived there her entire childhood and through her first year of college. She grew up in a little town called Petersburg which is south of the Zimbabwe border.

She grew up with nature.

“We would play in the African veld so we would come in contact with scorpions and snakes. We would go horseback riding among the zebras and the rhinos,” Creighton said.

Creighton grew up at the time of the Apartheid system. This was a system that separated whites and blacks. Everything was segregated. Black people could only be in a white establishment if they were on official business or working there.

“We had servants who would come

other kids who auditioned, we made it. Two buses full of kids were brought from the school to be in the audience,” Long said.

Long and her partner got to be a part of the very first Double Dare to be filmed at Universal Studios here in Orlando. Their team name was “Toasted Crackers.”

“That’s when I got my first pair of Reeboks which were important to me.

They gave us our costumes. We did makeup and hair, which was big because it was the 80’s,” Long said.

Long and her partner ended up winning the competition by one physical challenge. She and her partner both received $125. Long also got a BMX bike, a keyboard, a camera and two tickets to the San Diego Zoo, which they ended up not using.

“It was a big deal because I came from a small town. I was a rockstar for a week,” Long said.

and work for us. I had a nanny. She basically raised [my brothers and me] ,” Creighton said.

In their home they spoke English and Afrikans, and she also learned a little of the language that their nanny, who lived with them, spoke.

Creighton, who was athletic growing up had a dream to swim on South Africa’s national team.

After her first year of attending college in South Africa, Creighton moved to the United States to finish her education.

“My American life is very easy.

It’s bigger and better. Now we have washing machines and dishwashers,” Creighton said.

Creighton’s parents and some of her family still live in South Africa; but she had no intention of moving back after starting a family with her husband and establishing her roots here in the United States. Creighton does, however, return to South Africa to visit her family.

“Although I miss the country, I think my home is where my family is,” Creighton said.

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seehear To see a video of Long competing in Double Dare, scan the QR code with your www.hilights.org smartphone.

BIG HAIR, DON’T CARE. Suzanne Higbie-Long (left) and her middle school friend compete in a game show at Universal.

Working together as the “Toasted Cracker”, she and her friend won the game show.

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BASEBALL REACHES REGIONALS

Any senior girl who did not order a senior girl shirt at the beginning of the year can now purchase one in Sarah Kittrell’s classroom for $5.

The boy’s varsity baseball team won their first District title since 2008 on May 3.

The team won seven consecutive games and is 16-10 for the season. Junior Blake Sanderson and senior Brandon Grabhorn received honorable mentions at All-Metro.

Coffee chain uncovers hidden drinks Twix Frappuccino

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Hazelnut (1) Caramel (1)

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Créme Frappuccino

Blended java chips and whipped cream

Caramel Frappucino

The Nutella

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Chocolate (1) Hazelnut (1)

Caramel (1) Hazelnut (1) Toffee (2)

By LIZZY GORDON For the average coffee-addict, ordering the same coffee is routine. To spice up one’s order, one can enjoy other drinks and flavors aside from those that are offered on Starbucks’s menu.

To add a twist to one’s order, take a look at Starbucks’s secret menu.

For a change, one can enjoy the taste of a thin mint, Butterbeer or Twix flavored frappuccino, the Poor Man’s Chai, a Nutella-flavored misto or the popular cereal, Captain Crunch.

By adding a variety of syrups and toppings, one can purchase a Chai Tea Latte-flavored Misto that costs less than a normal chai. One who enjoys the taste of Thin Mint Girl Scout cookies would enjoy the taste of a Thin Mint Frappuccino.

For the Captain Crunch frappuccino, one can add three different syrups and a scoop of chocolate chips to a Strawberry and Creme frappuccino to make the breakfast cereal tasting drink. Moreover, candy lovers can delight in the taste of a Twix frappuccino with the help of hazelnut and caramel syrup.

For more recipes go to starbuckssecretmenu.com

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What is your signature Starbucks order?

Iced hazelnut macchiato; it’s delicious and has a refreshing taste. matthew Casler, freshman

I like caramel macchiatos because I haven’t tried anything else.

Dion Ross, sophomore

Iced white chocolate mocha, because it is cool, caffeinated and sweet.

Cierra Walker, junior

A venti iced coffee with soy milk and vanilla because it has a lot of caffeine.

Rachel Pierce, senior

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PTSA BOOK FAIR

TRADING POST SALE

Students can pick up their summer reading lists, graduation gifts or teacher appreciation gifts at Barnes & Noble located on Colonial Dr. on May 14, from 4:30 p.m. until 8 p.m.

Chorus, band, drama and the cheerleaders will be performing. There will also be a Foundation Silent Auction and Boone Art Show.

The Trading Post will be holding a sale until May 17. Also, BHSAA will be sending out renewal letters for All Season Sports Passes over the summer with discount offered for student passes thru Aug. 16.

musician pursues passion

By KALEY GILBERT Music is a common interest, but for senior Adena Labovitz it is more than just a hobby, more than just an inspiration; music is her passion and her way of life.

Now, Labovitz has the opportunity to pursue her passion at the University of Miami’s prestigious jazz program, one of the most regarded in the country. “[When I found out I got accepted] I was trying on prom dresses and I opened my email and saw one from the University of Miami. I was crying so hard and shaking when I called my dad to tell him,” Labovitz said.

Music is something Labovitz has grown up around. She plays six instruments: guitar, piano, mandolin, viola, cello and ukulele, but considers her voice a seventh instrument. Labovitz has been performing since elementary school when she would create music videos for her parents.

“My dad’s a musician, so he’s the one who introduced me to music. In our old house we had a basement and my dad kept his drums down there. I loved to go downstairs and sit with him while he played,” Labovitz said.

In high school, music was Labovitz’s outlet from her school work. She was

part of the chorus program all four years and is vice president of Chorus Honor Society. In addition to that, she also began taking private vocal lessons her freshman year, performed in the chorus variety show all four years, took Advanced Placement Music Theory, and she took a solo musical act to the drama district competition that received straight superiors.

Despite her involvement and passion for music, the decision to pursue it professionally did not come easily.

“I was back and forth for a really long time. It’s a scary thing to go after a career where there is no definite source of money. You could choose a career path where it’s definite you have money, you have a job, or you could go after your dream,” Labovitz said.

At the end of her junior year, after discovering a new style of music, jazz singing, she knew it was her future path.

“I realized jazz singing was something I could do forever and be poor, but perfectly content. I just really clicked with it,” Labovitz said.

Once Labovitz decided she wanted to pursue music professionally, next came the daunting task of applying for college music programs.

She applied to two schools of music,

Florida State’s classical program and University of Miami’s jazz and classical programs. Miami’s jazz program was her dream school.

To get an audition with University of Miami’s jazz program, Labovitz sent them a song she recorded. At the audition, Labovitz felt her dream school was out of reach.

“The girl that went right before me, I could hear her audition through the door. In jazz music, you have to do improvisations and she did hers on a steel drum. I didn’t even know you could bring an instrument to the audition,” Labovitz said. “Afterwards she was hugging all the judges and her parents knew them. I basically ruled myself out of the running after that.”

It was times such as this when Labovitz lost faith that she turned to her friends and family for support.

“There have been so many times where I want to give up, but they helped me to believe,” Labovitz said.

For others struggling to follow their dreams, Labovitz encourages them to never give up and to work hard perfecting their craft.

“You can’t get anywhere on just talent. You have to live it if it’s your passion,” Labovitz said.

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ALL THAT JAZZ. Senior Adena Labovitz performs at prom along with seniors Jaclyn Thomas and Taylor Wood. “[My favorite thing about performing] is conveying a story to the audience. It’s my way of serving the community,” Labovitz said. Labovitz was one of the two acts selected to peform at prom.

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Can Gatorade have adverse effects on inactive students?

Yes, if consumed consistently, because of it’s high sugar. It can lead to a crash.

What is the most potentially harmful ingredient in Gatorade?

Sugar. When you aren’t excercising enough, excess sugar builds up and more is being consumed than can be processed, and the body can’t keep up.

Would you sooner recommend G2 to an athlete than the original Gatorade?

For endurance athletes, original Gatorade supplies the necessary sugars and electrolytes the body needs to replenish itself. G2 is essentially a watered down version of Gatorade, and will not replace the carbs and sugars the body needs to recover.

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I don’t think athletes would drink Gatorade as much if they knew about the harmful side effects.

Deion Thomas, junior

Drinks perplex players Beverage companies gloss over negative facts behind products

Should active athletes be concerned about potential side effects from consuming too much gatorade?

As long as they are active, it shouldn’t be a problem. Gatorade is intended for 90 minute bouts of excercise.

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By COOPER BROCK While claiming to boost one’s athletic performance, Gatorade doesn’t discuss the potential disadvantages of its products.

Gatorade was invented by a team of scientists at the University of Florida in 1965 as a way to replace fluids lost through sweat during exercise.

The mixture of water, sodium, sugar, phosphate, potassium and lemon juice, Gatorade, was credited as the determining factor of the Gators’ first Orange Bowl win.

When asked about the game, Bobby Dodd then head coach of the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, said “We didn’t have Gatorade. That made the difference.”

Now the official sports drink of the NFL, NBA, NASCAR, NHL and MLS, Gatorade has become a world known brand. Athletes across the globe use Gatorade products and other sports drinks to fuel their performance.

What they don’t know, is that Gatorade has potentially harmful side effects that can actually hinder an athlete, rather than help him. These side effects come from the amount of sugar in Gatorade and its high citric acid content.

“I don’t think athletes would drink Gatorade as much if they knew about the harmful side effects it has,” junior Deion Thomas said.

Every 20 ounce bottle of Gatorade contains 35mg of sugar, which is more than twice the amount of sugar in a half cup serving of ice cream and the same amount as

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One 20 ounce bottle of Gatorade has 125 calories. So does:

Nutrition Facts Serving Size 8 fl oz (240mL) Servings Per Container 2.5

A fudge nut brownie

Amount Per Serving

a fudge nut brownie.

While sugar temporarily provides a burst of energy, due to the rise in blood sugar, it soon turns to a burst of fatigue as the blood sugar levels plummet.

The only way to have sustained energy from sugar is to consume steady quantities of it, which can lead to an upset stomach, further hindering one’s ability to perform.

According to a study done by the Massachusetts General Hospital, sustained doses of sugar can reduce the production of testosterone. An excessive amount of Gatorade could provide that sugar.

Higher testosterone levels promote improved endurance, muscle size and strength. Reduced testosterone from the overconsumption of sugar can hurt one’s game, rather than fuel it.

“That’s crazy,” senior Joshua Green said.

“Our coach brought us a lot of Gatorade. He made us drink one after every practice and another before every game.”

Along with hindrance of athletic ability, the buildup of sugar and citric acid on one’s teeth can cause erosion of the enamel, or protective outer coating, according to the American Dental Association.

If Gatorade is consumed excessively without proper exercise, it can lead to difficulties managing one’s weight, due to the sheer amount of carbohydrates in each bottle.

Although able to cause problems in excess, Gatorade is as successful as it is because it has been found through scientific research to be effective.

A study conducted at Wisconsin University concluded that “Gatorade was slightly more beneficial than water regarding

Rated Perceived Exertion and weight change during prolonged exercise.”

“I think people just use Gatorade more than they use water because it tastes better,” freshman Elizabeth Porterfield, sports medicine student, said.

Preference of taste can play a large part in maintaining hydration.

A similar study done at Vanderbilt University found that “for endurance events and athletic competitions Gatorade and other sports drinks are very effective in preventing dehydration and, unlike water, can provide carbohydrate energy to working muscles, stimulate rapid rehydration and can actually encourage you to drink enough fluid to avoid dehydration.”

Though effective, the side effects remained, and in 2011, Gatorade released the G2 lineup, a lower calorie and sugar alternative to the original formula.

While much better for one’s health, G2 never reached the same popularity it’s predecessor reached, fumbling in sales compared to the original Gatorade, due to preference of the original Gatorade’s flavor.

“Gatorade should find another way to make their products healthier, maybe change the formula,” Green said. “G2 tastes like medicine.”

Although effective in most circumstances, Gatorade still has the potential to cause some undesirable effects to those who use it in excess, or without proper exercise.

“I guess it just depends,” Porterfield said.

“If you are actually out there exercising, some Gatorade shouldn’t be too bad for you, but if you’re just sitting around it could potentially cause some problems.”

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One 20 ounce bottle of G2 has 50 calories. So does:

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Sodium 110mg Total Carbohydrate 14g Sugars 14g Protein 0g

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Not a significant source of calories from fat, saturdated fat, trans fat, cholesterol, dietary fiber, vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium, iron. *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Ingredients: WATER, SUCROSE, DEXTROSE, CITRIC ACID, NATURAL FLAVOR, SALT, SODIUM CITRATE, MONOPOTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, GUM ARABIC, YELLOW 6, GLYCEROL ESTER OF ROSIN, BROMINATED VEGETABLE OIL

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Not a significant source of calories from fat, saturdated fat, trans fat, cholesterol, dietary fiber, vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium, iron. *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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Good luck Class of 2013 Best of luck in all your future endeavors.

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seehear How well would you do know news or pop culture? We asked students and teachers the same six questions. To see their answers, scan this QR code with your smartphone.

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[I’m most excitied for] marvel Heroes because it’ll be a chill game to kick back ad play with the boys. Keaton Arkeilpane, sophomore

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By ANNA mARIE BORIA The diverse world of video gaming makes exploding cars, annihilations of zombies and fighting alongside Iron Man possible.

With the rapid rise in technology, more people are turning to the digital world for their entertainment.

The increase of popularity in the video game world is proving to be a successful one with a gross-income of $24.75 billion in 2012, according to

Entertainment Software Association’s 2012 Essential Facts report.

With 49 percent of United States households owning a game console, this shows the increasing popularity of the video game.

Video game release events are becoming as popular as releases of blockbuster movies.

Release dates of popular video games such as Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, attract crowds of thousands to wait in

Systems provide stiff competition

line for a chance to get the $40 video game. A chart with upcoming releases is included in this spread.

The impact that the video game world has on this generation of students is large despite the fact that the average video gamer player is 30 years old.

Students are actively involved with multiple elements from the digital gaming industry.

This spread highlights upcoming releases of popular video games. The

reaction of students to these upcoming games and ones they are most excited for.

With the video game industry being so successful, there’s stiff competition between video game consoles.

Below, there is a breakdown of popular video game consoles and a preview of consoles coming soon.

Whether they are used to lose weight or just an escape, the world of gaming has changed the world of entertainment.

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Price: $99 RAm: 1 GB Network: 802.11b/g/n Weight: 10.5 ounces Controller with touch pad CPU: Tegra 3

By SAm HOLLEmAN In the world of technology, new electronics are constantly changing and improving. At many points it seems hard to keep up with the latest technology, and doing so can become costly.

In some situations, the updated technology does not compensate for the price.

It can be cheaper and easier to buy an older model of an electronic rather than the latest versions.

Here are some of the biggest gaming systems compared to help people make the best choice when it comes time to purchase a new system.

PlayStation 3 • Price: $239 • RAm: 256 mB • Network: 802.11b/g

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hi-lights specialfeature BRIGHTHOUSE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR

FLORIDA STUDENT JOURNALIST OF THE YEAR

Bright House Sports Networks selected soccer player senior Connor Wood as the 2012-13 Orange County Boys Soccer Player of the Year. On May 29, Wood will be recognized at the Bright House Networks Breakfast of the Champions at the Florida Citrus Bowl.

The Todd C. Smith /FSPA Student Journalist of the Year is senior Lindsay Alexander, the Editor-in-Chief of Hi-Lights newspaper. Alexander received a $500 scholarship. The award recognizes the exceptional contributions of student journalists in Florida. Alexander submitted a portfolio of her work, which was evaluated by media professionals and journalist educators.

Gamers anticipate new releases

By OLIVIA QUATTRONE The Last of Us Date: June 14 System: PlayStation 3 Rating: M (Mature) Description: After a deadly fungus decimates most of the human population, survivors Joel and Ellie must trek across the post-apocalyptic United States, dodging infected former humans and the new, harsh military government. The Last of Us is critically acclaimed, having won several awards already.

Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell: Blacklist Date: Aug. 20 Systems: Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, Wii U, Xbox 360 Rating: Pending Description: In the seventh installment of Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell

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series, agent Sam Fisher returns, this time hunting a group of dangerous terrorists planning several attacks on the United States called “The Blacklist.”

Fans of the series look forward to this installment after waiting three years.

themes of society’s growing dependence on technology, this complex game is considered to be one the most anticipated games of the year and won several Best of awards at the Electronic Entertainment Expo.

focus on three protagonists in pursuit of money in the fictional city of Los Santos. Considered to be the absolute most anticipated game of 2013, the first release in the series since 2008.

Watch Dogs Date: To be announced Systems: Microsoft Windows,

Marvel Heroes Date: June 4 System: Windows, OS X Rating: Pending Description: In this free online game, players work to defeat Doctor Doom as their favorite Marvel Characters. Fan favorites like Iron Man, Deadpool, SpiderMan, Captain America, and Wolverine appear, as well as villains like Magneto, Rhino and Venom.

Battlefield 4 Date: Fall System: Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360 Rating: Pending Description: In the 13th game in the Battlefield series. one plays as a member of the U.S. special forces squad, “Tombstone”, named Recker in the year 2020. The campaign has been confirmed to take place throughout Russia, the United States and China. It is the sequel to the highly popular and critically praised Battlefield 3.

PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Wii U, Xbox 360 Rating: Pending Description: In an alternate reality, Chicago is one of many cities run by CtOS: a super computer that controls all of the information in the city. The game follows master hacker Aiden Pearce as he must hack into this operating system to obtain and control information. Dealing with

Grand Theft Auto V Date: Sept. 17 System: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 Rating: Pending Description: The 15th game in the series overall, Grand Theft Auto V will

What upcoming game are you most excited for?

Watch Dogs , because it seems different, and the producing company is well known [for the] Assassin’s Creed series. myranda Welch, freshman

Nintendo Wii • Price: $129 • RAm: 512 mB • Network: 802.11b/g • Weight: 3.84 pounds • Wii Remote with Wii Nunchuk •CPU: IBm PowerPC

Marvel Heroes, because it’ll be a chill game to kick back and play with the boys.

Keaton Arkeilpane, sophomore

Battlefield 4, because the graphics are really realistic.

Joseph Johnson, junior

Nintendo Wii U • Price: $279 • RAm: 2 GB • Network: 802.11b/g/n

• Weight: 3.5 pounds • GamePad controller with 6.2 in., LCD touch screen • CPU: IBm-Power-based multi-core microprocessor

PlayStation 4 • Weight: 2.1 kilograms • Dualshock 3 wireless controller • CPU: Cell Broadband Engine

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Price: anywhere from under $300 to upwards of $460 RAm: 8 GB Network: 802.11b/g/n Weight: 210 grams Dualshock 4 controllers & PS4 “Eye” CPU: x86-64 AmD “Jaguar”, 8 cores

Tom Clancy Splinter Cell: Blacklist, because it is futuristic warfare.

Jonathan Porter, senior

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Chase Gardner, sports editor

ITZ honors sports, athletes The ITZ season is coming to an end and it’s been a great year for sports and athletes on campus. These are some of the best and worst events.

Best game: Is there any question on this one? It’s a no brainer; the Edgewater versus Boone football game was down to the wire and worthy of SportsCenter coverage. The Braves clipped the Eagles wings with Austin Jones’s last second field goal making the score 13-12. Former Raven’s kicker Billy Cundiff could learn a lot of things from Jones about not choking.

Questionable move: I’ll catch a lot of slack for this, but the winner of this award is Aaron Turman’s signing to the University of Georgia. You know what Georgia has a lot of? Quality running backs. I can see the benefits of going to an SEC team, you’ll probably get a ring, but is it worth anything if you’ve been riding the pine all four years? Wouldn’t it be better to go to Miami or Notre Dame and start by junior year? The coaching may give him a kick into overdrive, but then again, it might not. Turman has ability, no denying that, his running style resembles Adrian Peterson, but signing to a school where he won’t get to show this ability wasn’t the best decision.

Athlete of the year (female): There aren’t many people that can frustrate other athletes like sophomore Chase Cassady does. I’ve had the privilege to watch her pitch and her pitches could make Mike Trout swing and miss. She’s led the varsity softball team since her freshman year and only shows signs of improving. She boasts a phenomenal earned run average of 1.75 and nine wins. She’s fanned over 120 batters this season and had a batting average against of .163. Forget David Price, give this girl a Cy Young.

Athlete of the year (male): The winner of this award plays possibly the hardest sport in the world and makes it look like a walk in the park. Cassady made players frustrated, but Jaun Caceres makes players look like fools. While the soccer season wasn’t as fruitful as the team would have hoped, Caceras still put up great numbers scoring 20 goals, averaging 1.25 a game. He’s a brilliant striker who can get past the defenders with ease and can turn a bad angle into a highlight goal. It’s for this reason, that he takes this award.

It wasn’t easy to pick the winners, but there was something that set these athletes apart from the competition and that’s why they take the titles.

Stay safe in the off-season and ITZ will see you in the fall.

Johnson changes the game New coach prepares for the regular season By mACKENZIE mOCK With a new coach and focus, the football team is preparing for its preseason game against DeLand.

Coach and physical education teacher, Andy Johnson played at North Dakota University from 1993-1996. He has coached at district rival Freedom High School since 2002. He was assistant coach for three years until he became head coach in 2006.

The players began conditioning for a month by lifting weights and running.

The first official day of practice was May 1 to prepare for the pre-season game against DeLand on May 24. “[My personal goal for pre-season] is to get stronger and to beat DeLand,” freshman Nathan Haskins said.

The team was excited to get back on the field and to start playing again.

Their goal for preseason is to defeat DeLand and show field is what they everyone what ran with Turman. is coming in the “It is important regular season. with this situation However, It is an honor to be the especially.

It the players have first group of guys to play for Johnson at allows players other worries.

Boone because he is to make an The freshmen and a very knowledgeable impression on sophomores who coach about the me. It lets me see were on junior game. who is a viable varsity earlier in Dalton Adams, sophomore option for varsity the year are trying and who still to prove they are needs work. It is varsity material. important for 9, “I am excited and can’t wait. The first day of pads will 10 and 11th graders,” Johnson said.

Pre-season is important because it be good and getting to hit will be fun.

I want to prove to the coach that I am gives the players more time to work with their specialized coach and to see good enough,” Haskins said.

Incoming seniors, like James what the season will be like without Veguilla and Deion Thomas, are more graduating seniors quarterback Blake concerned with life after high school Williams, punter John Townsend and and are doing everything they can to running back Aaron Turman. Because grab college scouts’ attention and earn they can no longer practice with the seniors, they are already adjusting to scholarships.

“I want to get about two touchdowns the new team.

The players feel confident with the and over 100 yards in the pre-season game. That will get colleges to notice spread offense and passing the ball around. me,” Thomas said.

“I am not worried about it, I never Spring football is important because it lets the players know where they am. It is just a part of the process and are, what they need to improve on and being a new coach. I just need new shows them how they compare and if leaders to step up,” Johnson said.

Spring football also determines how they can compete with other schools.

Since there is a new coaching staff, much playing time, what position and the players and coaches have been which team a player will make. “[Spring football] has a big part. If getting to know each other, a new offense has been put into effect and you do well, you will make varsity and Johnson has seen what he has to work probably start. Also, you could outplay a guy and steal his position,” Thomas with for next season.

“We get to learn new plays and said.

Spring football differs more than the see how the spread offense runs. We ran I-formation last year with Ziglar regular season because it is more of a because it is simpler and we had Aaron learning process. It also focuses less on game planning and more on scheme and Turman to run the ball,” Thomas said.

Johnson has been running a spread helps the coach determine how skilled offense which involves five wide underclassmen are.

“We only play one game instead of receivers and a shotgun quarterback.

This offense involves more passing and nine. The coaches are a lot looser and laid running instead of just carrying the back. [During the pre-season,] you are ball right up the middle of the field. just getting to know your teammates,” Carrying the ball up the middle of the sophomore middle linebacker Quentin

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Davis said.

To prepare for the regular season, the team will participate in spring football and in summer workout. The summer practice schedule is: Monday through Friday from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m., June through August.

About two weeks before school starts, the team will start two-a-days.

Summer workouts give Johnson a chance to ensure the players will be 100 percent committed to the team.

“I am trying to change the culture of football,” Johnson said.

CHOP & BLOCK. As the defensive line coach holds a dummy, junior Tarik Darden chops and blocks it. “We are working hard every day as a team.

We are going 120 percent every snap,” Darden said. The team plays DeLand first, ranked 19th in BHSN’S Central Florida spring football top 20 poll.

ßquestionanswer Andy Johnson, head football coach What made you want to start coaching?

I respected all of my coaches growing up. I saw the impact they had on my friends and I and I wanted to do the same thing.

How has football impacted or changed your life? It has given me a lot of opportunities like to go to college and further my career. Without football I might not have had the same opportunities.

What is your favorite part of football? The competition and team camaraderie.

Why did you choose to coach at Boone? I saw the job was open and was excited for the opportunity because of all of the tradition here and the sense of community.

Describe what your plans and goals are for next year. I want to win districts and to make a play-off run. We should be in a position to win every game.

Describe the ability of the team this year. A lot of quality depth on offensive and defensive lines. We have young skill positions.

Coach Ziglar’s spot is a big one to fill. How do you plan on doing so? I’m not here to replace him. I’m here to coach the team and be me. I don’t know how to be anyone but me.

How has the campus treated you so far? Very good. Everybody has made me feel at home.

Describe what it feels like to be the new coach. Wonderful.

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Seniors can celebrate ending the school year by attending the senior picnic on May 24, at 11:30 a.m. on the athletic field. Lunch provided by Senior Class.

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DETERMINATION. Clenching the pole between his hands, senior Adam Laxton prepares to pole vault. “I am a competitive person. Each time I competed in pole vault I wanted to get a higher height than my previous one,” Laxton said.

At the Metro Conference Finals, Laxton made a personal record by clearing the vault at 8 feet and he placed eleventh.

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PAIN. During the 100 meter sprint at the Lake Highland Elite Classic, senior Justice Donald’s hip locks up. “I was in extreme pain; I felt like I was dying,” Donald said. A ligament in Donald’s hip strained and caused her to collapse on the track; after the injury she was out for the season.

HEALING. Before practice, freshman Kathryn Truex massages her calves in the athletic training room. “Shin splints are painful and frustrating. Physical therapy decreases the pain,” Truex said. After massaging her calves before practice, Truex places a heating pad on them. After practice she ices her calves.

Injuries hinder teams’ performance Physical,emotional motivations help athletes recover

By LIZZY GORDON During the Lake Highland Elite Classic, senior Rhapsody Arias took off sprinting once sophomore Claire Collins passed her the baton during the 4-by-4 relay.

After finishing the relay in third place, Arias realized her knee had dislocated, or subluxed, itself. Once the adrenaline wore off, bending her knee was nearly impossible.

“In the middle of trying to catch my breath and realizing that my knee had once again subluxed, I felt extreme shock and pain. This was the sixth time I had dislocated my knee,” Arias said.

The young team has encountered more than nine injuries throughout the season. Because of this, coach Josh Shearhouse and others had to strategize. The injuries have caused the team to shrink in numbers.

Injured runners such as Arias, senior Adam Laxton and freshman Kathryn Truex underwent physical therapy both at home and at school.

Athletic trainer Sarah Coelho helped students through rehabilitation during practice in the athletic training room.

“I would warn students to do summer workouts and maintain the workouts throughout the year so that they are strong. This is one way they can avoid getting injured during the season,” Coelho said.

The most common injuries the track team encountered included stress fractures, shin splints, tight muscles and muscular imbalances.

Aside from physical therapy, students recovered with their coach’s motivation.

“My mission is to be a great impact on these kids lives. I love to see them grow up,” Shearhouse said.

Injuries have had a negative impact on the team as a whole, but as individuals it has pushed athletes to work harder and

create better personal records.

“Individually, the players are doing well, as a team the numbers are detrimental. The less runners, the less people you can enter into races; therefore, there are less points to be earned,” Coelho said.

Regardless of injuries, Shearhouse said the team continued to give it their all at every track meet and practice.

“The team has a good attitude. We are a young team.

Everyday the athletes give 110 percent. When they work their hardest, that makes me proud,” Shearhouse said.

Prior to being injured, senior Wyatt Smith placed fifth in the 600 meter and created a new personal record at the Royal Open meet at the First Academy.

“I feel as if with every step, I am releasing all anger, stress, drama, issues, and any other problems I have. In its own way, it is a self-imposed therapy,” Smith said.

At the Lake Brantley Invite, junior Burkhardt Helfrich placed first in the 3200 meter run, and junior Miranda Miller placed first in shot put.

Senior Samual Doster placed first in discus with 131 feet 11 inches at the Lake Highland Elite Classic.

On March 21, senior Justice Donald took the Metro Conference title for the 100 meter dash with 12.53 seconds.

On April 25, at the FHSAA 4A District 3 meet, Miller was the District Champion in shot put and discus, and sophomore Jared Hines was a District Champion in the 3200 meter run.

Junior Courtney Patz made a season best of 4 feet 6 inches in high jump, placing fifth, and junior Jamal Clark placed seventh in high jump, after creating a personal record of 5 feet 8 inches.

“My coaches encourage me to not focus on what could happen, but to focus on what I can do,” Patz said.

No one who competed in the FHSAA 4A District 3 meet qualified for the FHSAA State Championships. With a third place district ranking, they concluded their track season.

“It was a hard fought, successful season,” Shearhouse said.

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> April 25, FHSAA Regional’s, 14th place > April 19, Districts, 3rd place > April 13, Brian Jaeger Elite Classic, 12th place > March 21, Metro Conference Finals, 5th place > March 16, Metro Freshmen/Sophomore Championships, 6th place > March 9, Lake Highland Elite Classic, 3rd place > March 2, Lake Brantley Invite, 10th place > Feb. 23, TFA Royal Open, 3rd place > Feb. 18, Wildcat Open, 3rd place

Ryan Harding, Sophomore How do you think you did individually this season?

Personally, I thought I did amazing. This was the first year that I made a new record at every event I competed in.

Girls > April 25, FHSAA Regional’s, 21st place > April 19, Districts, 5th place > April 13, Brian Jaeger Elite Classic, 15th place > March 21, Metro Conference Finals, 8th place > March 16, Metro Freshmen/Sophomore Championships, 7th place > March 9, Lake Highland Elite Classic, 9th place > March 2, Lake Brantley Invite, 8th place > Feb. 23, TFA Royal Open, 3rd place > Feb. 18, Wildcat Open, 3rd place

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DREAMER AND DOER

Seniors need to order final transcripts in the College and Career Center. The transcripts will be mailed in the middle of June. Around July 1, seniors need to check with their schools to make sure the final transcripts have been received.

As the school’s Disney’s Dreamer and Doer, senior Christopher Slason will now compete against other high schools for the district award.

Players remain active Players participate in multiple sports

By BRIDGETTE NORRIS Gathering for prayer, the flag football team joins together before the game starts.

Praying before every game has become a ritual, along with pre-game speeches and senior led chants.

“We pray before games because it prepares us and reminds us we have each other’s backs.

We’re kind of like a family. If a teammate misses a flag, she can know the teammate behind her will get it. We rely on each other,” junior Rene Fiorelli said.

With returning players like senior quarterback Bailey Florin and half of the team involved with other sports, the team has benefited from athleticism and their friendship with one another. Florin has had more than 10,000 yards and nearly 150 touchdowns since her freshman year.

“We have players from all different sports, and the skills from those sports come to flag football and that benefits us and our season. Most of the time, the girls are already conditioned. We have new players and they have become a real part of the team too. The team has good chemistry,” coach Kenneth Hensley said.

Having conditioned players means more time is spent on running plays and preparing for games during practice rather than

running, which may be the reason in eight of the regular season games, the opposing team failed to score.

“It benefits me going straight from basketball to flag football because I’m already in shape, but it is difficult on my body. It is a lot of hard work, but my favorite part of flag football is getting to spend time with the team,” freshman Emily Colvin said.

The team’s only regular season loss was against Timber Creek in triple overtime by one point. Colvin and senior Ashley Muse scored touchdowns.

The team also won the District Championship game 65-6 against Jones.

Freshman Cassandra Ketchum and Caitlyn Yockey, junior Sabdie Alvarado, Colvin and Florin scored touchdowns.

“Our strengths are experience, speed and chemistry. You can teach someone how to catch the ball, you can’t teach someone to be fast,” Hensley said.

Even though the team is determined, they focus on making the sport fun.

“Every game is different and I get very nervous, but the team is very supportive and doesn’t put that much pressure on us,” freshman Amanda Oliver said.

Although the teams season ended in the second round of Regional’s against Mandarin 14-19, Fiorelli states they did all they could.

“We had a really good season. We stayed strong. We put our hearts out there and gave 110 percent each game,” Fiorelli said.

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CAN’T CATCH HER. Scoring her second touchdown in the District Championship game against Jones, freshman Emily Colvin makes her way down field. “My personal weakness is that I’m not the fastest person. I just am trying to be quick on my feet,” Colvin said. This is Colvin’s first year playing flag football.

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BAND PRISM CONCERT

Students can get athletic physicals on May 16, from 6 p.m. until 7 p.m. in the Gymnasium Lobby for $20. All proceeds benefit Boone’s Athletic Training program.

On May 16, the Band Prism Concert is featuring the Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Concert Band, solos and small groups. Admission is free and the concert starts at 7 p.m. The groups will play traditional and contemporary songs. This is the senior wind players last concert.

Senior athletes sign John Townsend

Samuel Lampman

Kendall Sexton

Alexandra Harvard

Aaron Turman

University of Florida, football

West Point, tennis Favorite memory? Freshman year district finals when I got to play a Winter Park senior and played an epic match that lasted 3 hours with 200 spectators.

How does playing make you feel? It makes me feel in control, excited and focused. I feel it is all up to me out there and it is a very lonely sport, but it is worth it.

Florida Atlantic University, indoor/ sand volleyball

University of Georgia, football

Favorite memory? Beating Edgewater with a game winning field goal.

How does your sport make you feel?

Free. It is the only sport that takes your built up anger and stress and can unleash it every hit.

What sets you apart?

I take no breaks, and I strive to be the best at what I do. Also, I play two sports, football and baseball.

The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, volleyball Favorite memory? Going to states my sophomore year.

How does your sport make you feel?

Happy. It’s what I love. So playing the sport I love makes me feel good, especially if I’m playing well.

What sets you apart? I am determined. I will fight my heart out for every point.

Plans after college? I’m going to see how I feel. I am afraid I might miss it. I am considering continuing playing or becoming a coach.

Favorite opponent? Winter Park is a favorite because it is always a good game; we are rivals.

What advice would you give future athletes? It is a ton of hard work[to get recruited]. My advice is to contact as many coaches as possible.

Devin Thomas

Delaney Arkeilpane

Caroline Jordan

Sarah Hayes

Kayla Combs

Carson Newman College, football

Bowling Green State University, volleyball

Florida Gulf Coast University, volleyball

Florida Institute of Technology, softball

Lander University, soccer

Favorite memory? It sounds cliché, but my favorite memory was playing with my best friends. I’m not going to remember any specific games, but I will miss those girls when I leave.

Favorite opponent? I always love playing Lake Mary because it is a game that could go either way, and they’ve become somewhat of a rival to us.

What sets you apart? As far as talent goes, I’m not necessarily the best, but I have a passion for volleyball and that has been what sets me aside from others on the court.

Favorite memory? When the team made it to the state finals.

What made you commit?

FGCU has a great campus and is one of the only schools that has sand volleyball because it is a new sport.

Favorite school to play? Lake Mary is my favorite school to play because our teams are always really similar, and it is always a close rivalry game.

How does your sport make you feel?

It is my favorite thing to do and it makes me feel happy, and I have a great time doing it.

Favorite memory? My favorite memory is when we won the district title last year and moved on to regionals.

When did you begin playing? I started playing baseball with the boys when I was 5 years old, then switched to softball when I was 12 and have been playing softball ever since.

What sets you apart? I got the opportunity to play varsity softball for seven years because I went to a private middle school that allowed middle schoolers to play on varsity. The school was The First Academy.

What is your favorite memory of playing at Boone? My favorite memory is scoring against Edgewater, in my opinion, one of the most important games of the year and getting the barrel back.

How does playing your sport make you feel? I just simply love playing football with a passion; it felt so good to touch the field on game day.

Favorite memory? Beating Edgewater my freshman year and being player of the week for the first time.

Plans after college? Becoming a marine-biologist, if not the NFL. What advice would you give future athletes? Working out and training at school isn’t good enough, you have to train outside of school and seek guidance and knowledge.

What is your favorite memory of playing at Boone? Scoring a goal on my birthday junior year. It was a great way to end my day.

How does your sport make you feel?

When I play, I know that all the stress from school and life falls away. I don’t have to worry about anything other than what to do in the next 90 minutes. It’s relaxing, and I get to have fun doing what I love.

What sets you apart? I had to step up as a leader and help the girls get motivated for every game. I challenged everyone to be better because I know they can be, especially the underclassmen.

Committing seniors not pictured: Chelsie Britt Florida State University, swimming

Heidi Hill LaGrange College, soccer

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Forget your camera? We did not. If students missed out on sport, club or school events they can find pictures on hilights.smugmug.com.

Students can find their required reading lists at boonebraves.ocps.net > academics > summer reading. The Great Gastby is one of the summer reading requirements.

scholarship commitments Fabio Hediger

Brandon Grabhorn

Bailey Florin

Robert Rimmer

Lyndsey Boos

California Lutheran University, football

Spring Hill University, baseball

University of North Florida, basketball

Stanford University, basketball

Florida Atlantic University, tennis

Favorite memory? Beating Edgewater or winning districts.

After college? I hope that I will have the opportunity to play professionally somewhere.

Favorite opponent? Edgewater because I enjoy beating up on them.

Favorite memory? Going to states last year.

How does your sport make you feel?

It makes me feel proud because I have accomplished so much.

What is some advice for future athletes? Never settle for less.

Always try for the best option you can get.

Favorite memory? Beating Edgewater in our last game.

How does your sport make you feel? I love it. The feeling is irreplaceable.

What sets you apart? I’m a very smart athlete on the field and I use that to my advantage.

Favorite memory? My teammates, whom I have grown up with and played under the lights with last year.

After college? I plan on pursuing my dreams and playing baseball at the next level.

What sets you apart? If I am weak at a certain area in my game, I will work until I am the best at it. I believe hard work beats talent.

Favorite memory? The friendships that I’ve made over the last four years that I have been here.

Favorite opponent? University and Timber Creek. We have always had a rivalry in our own way. They have always been close games.

What sets you apart? The desire to succeed and playing with nothing but heart.

Blake Williams

Blake Orvis

Connor mcClellan

megan Chevalier

Ian mcKinney

Walsh College, football

Dartmouth College, football

Rollins College, lacrosse

After college? I plan on majoring in business, but I ultimately want to fly planes.

How does playing your sport make you feel? Like I am on top of the world.

What sets you apart? I am very passionate about football and will never quit.

What advice would you give future athletes? Sometimes you have to do the things you don’t want to do, to do the things you want to do.

Favorite memory? Beating Edgewater my senior year.

What sets you apart from your teammates? I tend to be a leader, that’s shown through my actions.

I’m not usually the vocal leader, but when I need to be I can.

What advice would you give future athletes? Cherish the nights when you get to run out from behind the banner onto Norton Baker Field because they will be some of the greatest nights of your life.

Favorite memory? My favorite memory has to be my whole senior year. This senior season was supposed to be a disappointing year and nobody thought we’d be 11-1 in the regular season. We beat Winter Park, Bishop Moore and won the Metro Championship.

After college? I plan on attending law school at the University of Florida and becoming an attorney.

Favorite opponent? Winter Park has been my favorite school to play because in my three years as a starter every game has been intense. My first year we lost by one, last year we lost in overtime, and this year we won by five.

Georgia Southern University, volleyball

University of Central Florida, baseball

Favorite memory? The journey up until states.

How does your sport make you feel?

I like the adrenaline I get when getting a kill.

What advice would you give future athletes? Don’t wait for the colleges to show interest in you. If you want to play at a certain college show them you’re interested. You never know what could happen.

Favorite memory? My favorite memory has to be the Lake Highland game this year. Although we lost 1-0, our team played amazing and fought so hard. On the mound, I did great, hitting 95 mph for the first time.

How does your sport make you feel? Playing this sport gives the ultimate Zen feeling. I feel carefree, like I’m untouchable with no worries in the world. When I step between those white lines, I’m in my own heaven.

What sets you apart from your teammates? I don’t think there is a difference, everyone on my team has a tremendous amount of heart and hunger to win.

seehear To see pictures of athletes signing their commitments, scan this QR code with your www.hilights.org smartphone.

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artsentertainment Feelings “Winning in competitions, whether it’s track or football. It’s satisfying because it makes all of the hard work and practices worth it.”

- Brandon Reddick, junior

We asked 10 students to answer “What is the best feeling you have ever had?”

“I love when I have nothing to do “The last day of school so and I can watch Netflix.”

I don’t have to put up with -Xena Aboudallah, junior newspaper interviews anymore.”

- Melvin Torres, sophomore

“When you go into Publix and the muffin mix is buy one, get one free.”

- Drew Shofner, sophomore

“When I listen to Florence and the Machine and I feel like dancing.”

- Fritznie Desulme, sophomore

“Finishing a good book.

Like when I finished reading Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. It felt satisfying.”

- Emily Brocket, senior

“Striking out the last player in a baseball game.”

- Luis Serrano, senior

“Coming home from school and changing into shorts and putting my hair up.”

- Kayla Wade, freshman

“When I see I got an ‘A’ on my report card. I start twerking. I “When I win a boxing match. call it my victory twerk.”

I feel excited, happy and Brenden Samuels, freshman emotional.”

- Jafet Cruz Serrano, sophomore

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BACCALAUREATE

GRADUATION PRACTICE

Sunday, May 19, at 2:30 p.m. the First Presbyterian Church of Orlando will host baccalaureate for graduating seniors. This is a interdenominational service honoring graduates. Please wear your graduation robe over proper church attire.

On May 28, at 11 a.m. seniors will practice for graduation at the Amway. Students may park in the GEICO parking garage. Graduation details will be announced there.

Artists express personality Advanced placement students prepare for future

By DELANEE BOGAN Using their creativity and art as an outlet for expressing themselves in a unique way is a daily occurrence for advanced placement art students.

Students in AP Art Portfolio are required to create a portfolio for the class. When creating a portfolio, the students pick a theme and center all of their art pieces around it. Each individual portfolio is uniquely based on their personality and their style of art.

After their portfolio, which they work on all year, is complete, they send in 24 pieces to be graded. “[The best part about being an art teacher] is the constant creativity I’m surrounded by. Each day someone has a creative light bulb go off and it’s neat to be a part of it,” art teacher Nicole Moitoza said.

According to Moitoza, her top AP students include junior Blaine Weinmann and senior Ivy Lane.

“Blaine has the ability to multi-task and complete assignments in a timely manner, and Ivy has an incredible ability to layer water color,” Moitoza said.

According to Moitoza, Weinmann’s strength is time management.

Weinmann’s art mostly consists of architectural elements. She is working on exploring with different materials to make her art more abstract. Being in AP art has influenced Weinmann’s decision about her future.

“I want to go into structural engineering and having architecture as my concentration helped me figure that out,” Weinmann said.

On May 17, Weinmann and her team won first place for the Best Sidewalk Chalk Art at the art festival. It was team member Tyler Chapman’s idea to enter,

and he picked the piece.

“I picked The Great Gatsby theme because I wanted to do it, and it fit [because it’s my concentration for AP art],” Chapman said.

Both Weinmann and Lane’s art was featured in the art festival.

Lane considers herself a compulsive procrastinator. Lane’s art mostly consists of people’s faces.

“Art, to me, means an expression of consciousness. Art is making intangible thoughts into tangible art,” Lane said.

Not only is Lane able to use her art skills in her AP class, she used her skills in her English class for her romanticism project. She also designs and paints different types of art for her peers.

Lane painted her backpack to make it unique. Shortly after painting it, her friend Rachel Pierce asked her to paint hers. From there, more people asked Lane to paint theirs as well. She painted a pattern with flowers and monogrammed Pierce’s backpack.

“I love my backpack. It’s so cute. Ivy Lane is a good artist and she is creative,” Pierce said.

Like Weinmann, art also influences Lane’s future.

“I am studying Environmental Science at the University of Central Florida, but I am considering minoring in art,” Lane said.

photo/DELANEE BOGAN

CHALK IT. Spending her morning on her team’s chalk art, junior Blaine Weinmann works on perfecting her piece. “I felt pride [in the final product], all the work we put in finally paid off. It was very tedious,” Weinmann said. Their team’s piece represents The Great Gatsby . They won first place for Best Piece.

Art by Ivy Lane

Art by Blaine Weinmann

seehear To see a stop motion video of senior Ivy Lane painting, scan this QR code with your www.hilights.org smartphone.

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PAINTING. Making a new piece for her art portfolio, senior Ivy Lane paints a horizontal portrait. “I like [painting] religion inspired pieces and people because I think people are interesting and beautiful,” Lane said. This is one of her pieces inspired by the Book of Ecclesiastes.

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hi-lights artsentertainment DONATIONS NEEDED FOR FOOD PANTRY Since a large amount of supplies were used over Spring Break, the Food Pantry is in need of more food items. They have large donations of cereal and pasta, but are in need of sauce to go with it. Donations can be dropped off at the front office, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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PROGRESSBOOK UNAVAILABLE THIS WEEKEND Due to grade changes, transcripts and preparing for senior graduation, Parent access/ Progress book will be down on Saturday, May 11, from 12:01 a.m. until Monday, May 13, at 6 a.m.

LaSpada’s will not disappoint Eatery offers quality food in family friendly eatery

By JACKSON CRUmBLY If one is looking for a small family owned restaurant with great food, LaSpada’s Famous Cheesesteaks and Hoagies is a good place to visit.

Walking into the restaurant, one notices the Philadelphia sports and movie display, a collection of famous Eagle’s quarterbacks action figures along with Rocky posters and other merchandise. LaSpada’s has a small television for sporting and news events.

The atmosphere is calm and possesses a quietness that fits the restaurant.

LaSpada’s offers a variety of food ranging from hamburgers and hotdogs to hoagies and subs, but this diner is best known for its famous cheesesteaks.

There are eight types of cheesesteaks.

For example, one can order the “Chicken Cheesesteak” (large $9.85) which replaces the beef with chicken in a normal cheesesteak.

After placing an order, customers can watch their food being prepared before them by an employee.

Cheesesteaks and hoagies come in three different sizes, eight (mini), 10 (small) and 12 inch (large). Their cheesesteaks range from traditional

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TASTY. The Chicken Steak Supreme has chicken, onions, mushrooms, green peppers and white American cheese. “The supreme is like a party in my mouth, like everything else at La Spada’s,” senior Joshua Halloran said. The price of the La Spada’s Chicken Steak Supreme ranges from ($7.14) for an 8 inch sub, ($8.15) for a 10 inch sub and ($10.15) for a 12 inch sub.

Aside from subs, LaSpada’s menu also offers burgers and hot dogs. cheesesteak (large $9.65), to a pizza cheesesteak (large $9.85) and everything in between. The menu also includes all the common hoagies, such as the Italian Special (large $9.50), the House Special, LaSpada’s Famous (large $10.95), which has pepper ham, genoa salami, capicola, prosciutto, sopressata and provolone

cheese.

Among the cliché cheese and bacon burgers, a pizza burger ($4.75) is also an option. One can also order a quarterpound hot dog with a cheese option.

LaSpada’s has a healthier menu as well. One can order a side salad ($2.79) or Italian chef salad ($8.89). All the

wraps come with the customer’s choice of ranch dressing, mayonnaise, honey mustard or oil and vinegar and toppings of lettuce and tomato.

Finally, one can purchase sides with the meal, such as cole slaw ($2.25), macaroni salad ($2.25), onion rings ($4.25) and french fries ($2.29).

Overall, LaSpada’s is a good, lowkey diner where one can go with a few friends or family members to enjoy a quality meal at an affordable price.

When dining here, customers should dress in causal attire.

LaSpada’s has friendly service that is eager to help customers and give suggestions on what to order. The employees have a welcoming attitude to do whatever it takes for one to have a great experience at their restaurant.

LaSpada’s does have two flaws, lack of seating along with seating options.

The location of the seats does not give customers privacy and is limited to four people per a table. If the restaurant has a few groups sitting down, one will not find a table to sit at and would likely have to utilize the to-go option .

From the quality of the food to the layout of LaSpada’s, it deserves a four star rating and a good recommendation to those looking for a quality sandwich.

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artsentertainment hi-lights SENIOR AWARDS NIGHT

On May 17, during both lunches, Herff Jones will distribute caps and gowns in the Commons. If you are a senior and still have not purchased a cap and gown, this is your final chance to do so. The price for the cap and gown is $65.

Students and families are encouraged to participate in the Awards Night program on May 21 at 6 p.m. Seniors are asked to inform College and Careers Center of their college choice, if you are going into the military, going to a technical school and the scholarships you have earned. Scholarship information can be found in College and Careers as well.

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WATER BOTTLE Remember how food is good?

Well water is life. Being as one can only go three days without it, its best to carry some around at all times if one wants to stand any chance at all.

GUm Preferably mint. Whenever water is scarce, gum can cause saliva production which can quench thirst in desperate situations.

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