May 2016 by Boone Publications

YEAR IN REVIEW

Reminisce on major events that occurred this school year [ SPECIAL, page 12

hilights Volume 64 ß Issue 6

TRACK AND FIELD DOMINATES COMPETITION

A FRACKING MESS Fracking should not occur in Florida because of its environmental impact

Boys and girls teams demonstrate growth [ SPORTS, page 8

[ OPINION, page 3

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School releases digital information By MARISA MUHART To get in line with 21st century learning, students will receive an HP x360 laptop for the upcoming school year. The HP x360 laptop will become the main way of taking notes, accessing textbooks and completing assignments. The laptops will contain the same programs as a desktop computer, plus additional apps available on the Windows 8.1 device. “It will be difficult at first for teachers and students to transition from paper to digital texts. Convenience will have a big impact [because] now the majority of a student’s texts will be in one place – on the computer. We are aware that reading on a computer is different than reading from a textbook. The shift will take some time to get used to,” Kimberly Turley, curriculum resource teacher, said. During Braves R Back, Aug. 1-5, students will watch an orientation video and sign user agreement forms to pick up their laptops. If a student can not attend, he can pick up his laptop on the first day of school, but this is not ideal, as students will be expected to use the computers on that first day. To assist teachers and students, technologically savvy students will help troubleshoot computer issues throughout the day. “Some issues will be relatively easy ones to overcome, such as getting familiar with the device itself and the new Windows platform. Others, such as device troubleshooting when there are minor problems, will require a bit more time. We also expect there to be some issues as students who have not had keyboarding training are going to have to improve keyboarding skills fairly rapidly in order to take notes and complete assignments during class on a computer,” Turley said. The school does not plan on going completely digital just yet though. Advanced Placement classes will use textbooks; math classes will use paper and pencils for working out problems and taking notes; and English classes will use conventional books for novels. “Technology will be used to enhance the curriculum. Students will have access to collaborative software, as well

Orlando’s silent

EPIDEMIC Children in crisis: Homeless families “double up” with family or choose hotels as residences By CARLY MEYER Up by 5 a.m. to catch a 5:40 a.m. Lynx bus to the Downtown Orlando depot station, to then transfer to another bus at 6:40 a.m. that takes him to Kaley Avenue, where he walks the remaining distance to school, often exhausts senior Donald Jones who takes this route each day. Because Jones and his father live at an extended stay hotel on Colonial Drive, just outside of the Boone district, he makes the 1.5 hour city bus commute to school. While he does not enjoy the time it takes him, he knows he has to do it if he wants to graduate. “It just makes me sleepy. I take a two hour nap when I get home, make dinner, and then I’m too tired to do homework,” Jones said. “And going to school is difficult, it’s such a process. I often think, ‘Do I really want to deal with that today’?” Currently 6,574 students

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hilights By integrating this technology, it better prepares students for their future. Our View, staff editorial

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Natalie Disla, letter from the editor

Florida has its ups and downs

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Florida always has its issues, and lately, a plethora of them exist. The government wants to permit fracking and homeless figures grow throughout the state. On a more positive note though, Orange County Public Schools is implementing a digital curriculum. Fracking is another controversial issue with extreme ramifications. Although fracking appears as an efficient way to create energy, its costs on the environment do not outweigh its benefits to the economy. Fracking consists of drilling into the earth’s surface for natural gas and often causes earthquakes in places which they do not naturally occur, such as in Oklahoma, which experienced 890 earthquakes this past year, according to the LA Times. Thirty of those had a magnitude higher than four. Fracking can also contaminate water, as harmful toxins may seep through limestone and into aquifers, according to The Guardian. If water in the Everglades becomes contaminated with these toxins, Florida’s well-known wildlife, some of which are endangered species, may be at risk. The government also tried to amend its amount of homeless citizens. Regardless of the local government’s attempts to cease it, homelessness remains prevalent in Orlando. Orange County schools reports show 6,700 homeless students this past year. This inhibits students’ chances of success and makes their educational path more difficult than those of other students, as they do not have a place to study or do homework and often have more important priorities, such as obtaining a job. One student in particular had to wake up at 4:30 a.m. to catch a bus to get to school, jump from hotel to hotel, from one friend’s house to another, and work, every day. As a part of the 1-to-1 initiative, the school will give all students an HP laptop, almost completely eliminating the use of textbooks in classrooms. Now, students do not have to worry about running to their lockers between periods to get their textbooks, or even carry these cumbersome textbooks throughout the day, thanks to these new laptops, saving time and energy. Although some students do not favor this change, they need to realize that this will only help them in the future. This society relies on technology for a majority of its duties, so it only makes sense to implement the use of technology in schools too. Check out what our writers have to say about the new digital curriculum (“Computers enhance learning experience,” page 2), fracking (“Don’t frack it up,” page 3) and homeless students and citizens in Orlando(“Orlando’s silent epidemic, pages 1 and 4) in this issue.

1-to-1 provides each student with a more enhanced learning expierence

As society moves through the 21st century, technology plays a larger role in the classroom. With tablets replacing textbooks, students can research just about anything they want to in the blink of an eye. Programs that provided computers to every student, like Orange County Pubic School’s 1-to-1, are becoming more and more popular across the globe. Society now recognizes the benefits of having advanced technology in the classroom and how to utilize all the technological advancements available. OCPS’ decision to implement 1-to-1 benefits students in more ways than one. By providing this technology, students can only advance in the classroom. 1-to-1, an OCPS program that is working to integrate technology into all classrooms, will provide every student with a laptop to use throughout the school year to ensure that everyone has equal educational opportunities. By doing this, it is ensuring that students stay up-to-date with the ever evolving technology and that they have all the skills needed to succeed in the future. Teachers see the direct benefits of integrating technology into the classroom. According to a IT Trade Association CompTIA study, around 75 percent of teachers think technology has a positive impact on the learning process. Teachers also recognize the importance of developing these technological skills in students to better prepare them to enter college and the workforce once they complete their schooling. CompTIA’s study showed that 9 out of 10 students say that using technology in the classroom will help prepare them for the digital future. The 21st century skills taught in tech-savvy classrooms are essential in this age of technology. Jobs that may not have had an online component in the past, have one now, like having a website or by simply using cloud computing programs. Colleges utilize this advanced technology to their full potential. Valencia College uses Atlas for course registration and assignment submissions. By integrating technology into high school classrooms, teachers prepare their students for programs, like Atlas. Technology also helps students stay organized. By having everything in one place students become more organized. Cloud computing programs, such as Google Drive make saving and sharing work a lot easier, too. OCPS provides every student with a Google Drive

account. Google Drive includes Docs, Sheets and Slides, all of which are Google’s way to create documents, spreadsheets and presentations. With access to Drive students do not have to buy more expensive programs like the Microsoft Office Suite. Also, since Google Drive is a type of cloud computing software one has access to all of one’s documents wherever and whenever one wants it. This guarantees that students do not misplace their work since there is no paper trail, which in return keeps students organized. In addition to being educational, there is an element that helps those with short attention spans. Prezi, Vimeo and Animoto are methods for teachers to share information in a more visually appealing manner, also, instead of students having to construct poster boards for projects, they can use the programs to produce online presentations and share them with the entire class. By adding this technology to every class, teachers no longer need to fight for time in the media center. Students can research or work on projects while sitting in their desk. The CompTIA study also found that subjects students perceive as challenging or boring become more interesting with virtual lessons or when using a tablet. Since students find these subjects more interesting with the use of tablets and virtual lessons, their test scores will improve. Along with all the benefits inside the classroom, 1-to-1 also benefits students outside of their regular school day. By providing every student with a personal computer, OCPS helps to bridge the socioeconomic achievement gap between students. Before, students who did not have access to this technology or resources would often suffer, but now they have the same opportunity as their peers who have computer access at home. The concern still exists for the students who do not have Wi-Fi at home, with this issue still prominent, there are two options provided to help fix this problem. Bright House Networks offers a $10 Wi-Fi option to families who truly cannot afford it and the school’s media center will be open longer hours for internet access in a safe environment. With the way society is evolving technologically, there is a need for education to keep up, and programs like 1-to1 help keep students on track for a tech-savvy future. By integrating this technology, it better prepares students for what lies ahead. This move to a digital curriculum is a excellent move by OCPS.

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hilights insight KEEP IT TRILL

WHAT IS YOUR STANCE ON FRACKING?

The orchestra students will perform their final concert of the year, May 16, 7 p.m. in the auditorium. It is a free event.

I am totally against it, fracking harms the ecosystem and it’s been proven that fracking caused a spree of earthquakes. Eliezer Lopez, sophomore

Don’t

FRACK it up

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By CAMILLE KALIS Known for its beautiful beaches and unique ecosystems Florida, as we know it, will not exist if hydraulic fracturing, or Fracking, begins in 2017. Fracking, a method of drilling Florida deep into the legislators were right earth and injecting to not water, sand and pass SB chemicals at high 318 or HB pressures, creates 191. More fractures in rock research formations, making needs it easier for crude to occur oil and natural before gas to flow. This fracking harms our detrimental process wastes water, precious ecosystem harms animals and triggers earthquakes, none of which Floridians want to occur in our state. This January, Florida legislators created House Bill 191 and Senate Bill 318 that would begin regulating Fracking in the Sunshine State as early as July 1. Fortunately, both died before being passed, but the fight is not over. Sen. Garrett Richter, R-Naples said this is a topic that is not going to go away and will need to be revisited “when oil supplies drop and prices go up.” With that in mind, people are urged to learn about the damaging effects of this process and fight against its development in our state. Fracking uses 1 to 8 million gallons of water mixed with 40,000 gallons of potentially ecologically harmful chemicals to complete each fracture, according to dangersoffracking.com. That figure alone is too taxing on Florida’s most valuable resource, its water. Such waste cannot be allowed. Each frack creates harmful wastewater that needs to be disposed of in a responsible manner to prevent spills or leaks into the aquifer. In 2012, Fracking generated 280 billion gallons of wastewater, which is enough toxic waste to flood Washington, D.C. in 22-foot deep toxic water, according to ecowatch.com. There is not a safe place to house all of this waste, so to

Fracking in the U.S.

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avoid creating it in the first place is the best solution for the issue. In 2005, Congress passed legislation that exempts oil and gas companies from disclosing the chemicals they use in Fracking. This law provides Fracking companies carte blanche in its choice of products, which is scary – to say the least. Farnham and Associates, a Pennsylvania based water and wastewater specialist, tested a well near a fracking zone in Pennsylvania and found a variety of toxins harmful to humans, including ethylene glycol, which can be fatal; and the liquid being pumped into the ground contains chemicals, like benzene and toluene,

EDITORIAL BOARD Editor-In-Chief Natalie Disla Copy Editor Cameron Toperzer Design Editor Jessie Jalca Business Manager Bridget Hartig Social Media Manager Tyler Rispoli Indes Editor Jack Rummler

STAFFERS Carston Carasella, Julia Condes, Camille

Kalis, Carly Meyer, Marisa Muhart, Cassady Quintana

Adviser Renée Burke

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Principal Dusty Johns

both known to cause cancer. Without regulation, fracking companies can continue to use these chemicals –ultimately at the expense of the citizens and wildlife. An accidental release of fracking fluids into a pasture resulted in 17 cows’ deaths within an hour of the spill, according to “How Fracking Hurts Animals” on Ecowatch.com. In 2007, a fracking wastewater spill in Kentucky flowed into and contaminated Acorn Fork Lake. The spill “killed virtually all aquatic wildlife in a significant portion of the fork,” according to state and federal scientists. Additionally, fracking liquid spills cause golden algae to grow in bodies of water affected by the spill; this algae, in turn, kills the aquatic life living in the area. Toxic fracking fluid, located thousands of feet underground in fracking disposal wells, causes the geological faults to slip, triggering earthquakes. The increase in Fracking directly correlates with the rise in earthquakes. In Oklahoma, the increase in the use of Fracking brought the state’s average of less than two earthquakes per year to 585 earthquakes last year. One of the triggered earthquakes had a magnitude of 5.7 in Prague, Oklahoma. The quake damaged 14 homes and structures in the area. Florida’s ecosystem cannot afford to be uprooted by earthquakes, which is exactly what will happen if we allow this in our state. One of the reasons advocates want Fracking made legal is for the job opportunities. While increased employment and more oil and natural gas are helpful for the economy for the time being, the long-term effects will leave Florida’s ecosystem damaged and water-depleted. Moreover, Fracking threatens Florida’s environment, endangers public health and cannot be tolerated. Support for development of renewable energy sources such as solar, wind or geothermal power helps reduce the environmental threat and will ensure a cleaner and more livable Florida.

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ßstepbystep FRACKING PROCESS Hydraulic fracturing, also known as fracking, takes place in 22 states in the U.S. The fracking process takes three to five days to be installed and production can last 20 to 40 years.

STEP 1 Based on geographic data oil and gas companies look for a site to frack. Then the companies select the site for development of hydraulic fracturing.

STEP 2 Oil and gas companies drill a hole into the ground, on average 8,000 feet deep. A casing fills the hole and serve as a foundation.

STEP 3 Then a perforating gun sends an electrical current that sets off a charge and shoots small holes through the casing and cement of the hole.

STEP 4 Sent down the hole under high pressure, fracking fluid, made of mostly water and sand, forces its way through the cracks in the casing and surrounding rock, made by the perforating gun. The cracks enable gas to escape.

STEP 5 A wellhead recovers all the natural gas or oil. After all the natural resources are exhausted, wells are removed and pipes are cut off below ground. Then the wellhead pad is filled in with dirt or replanted.

source: SHALESTUFF.COM

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thenews HOMELESSNESS [ from, page 1

throughout Orange County have a relatable living situation– they’re legally homeless. They live in hotels/motels, with other family members (commonly called “doubled up”), at temporary shelters or campgrounds. These living arrangements are considered legally homeless or “housing insecure,” and often make getting to school difficult because there is not a scheduled bus stop nearby. But, there could be. Housing insecure students have access to the McKinney Vento Homeless Assistance Act, a federal program that ensures immediate enrollment and educational stability for homeless children and youth. McKinney Vento provides federal funding to states for the purpose of supporting district programs that serve homeless students. Two areas of assistance most helpful to homeless families include transportation and free meals. At a parent’s request, homeless students who need transportation to school may request a bus to their current living location, provided it is feasible for the county to do so. Homeless students are also automatically entitled to free meals during the school day. They do not have to complete the formal paperwork. According to an Orlando Sentinel We lived in article, “Soaring number of homeless places you students concentrated in Central Florida,” nearly one-fifth of all wouldn’t homeless public school students across want to walk the state now live in Orange, Osceola in, much less or Seminole county. However, that sleep in at figure may not be accurate because not all families report their situations, night. Matt Apple as Aisha Barber, an OCPS program senior assistant for Homeless Education and Title 1 services, sees first-hand. “Sometimes our pride gets in the way of our best interests. There’s a lot of stigma with being homeless and because of a mortgage or one bad decision everything gets [out of control] and they feel ashamed,” Barber said. “Homelessness doesn’t define who you are, it’s just a situation you live in.” On campus, 56 families have self-reported being homeless, with five of them being unaccompanied youth (those who have run away from home, been thrown out of their homes, or have been abandoned by parents or guardians). Of the reported, three students live in a temporary shelter, four live in a hotel and 49 live in a “doubled-up” situation. Senior Matthew Apple was among the thousands of homeless students in Orange County. For five years he bounced around from place to place. It began in fifth grade, when Apple’s parents divorced, and then his mom lost her job and was diagnosed with cancer. Soon Apple’s mom could no longer afford the rent, which forced him, his mother, older brother and little sister to live with friends and in hotels. “We were constantly moving, which is frustrating. Once you get settled you’re moving again,” Apple said. “It’s

COMPUTERS [ from, page 1

as presentation and project creation tools. Such applications will allow students to engage in lessons in ways they have not been able to previously. Traditional poster-board projects, for example, can be replaced by multimedia presentations. Students can collaborate with others in real time without even having to sit next to one another. Technology truly allows learning to extend beyond the traditional four walls of a classroom,” Turley said. If a student wishes to not participate in the new technology curriculum, he may. In the case that a student does opt out, OCPS will provide alternative

When I got home, I’d just try to get homework done and get some rest in to start the long day back up Matthew Apple, senior

irritating after so long. We lived in places you wouldn’t want to walk in, much less sleep in at night.” Before attending Boone, Apple attended Oak Ridge High School. However, after enrolling there his living situation changed, again, and the family moved to a hotel close to Freedom High School. Not wanting to continuously change schools, Apple woke at 5 a.m. to catch the school bus that would then get another homeless student at a different hotel before beginning its normal route of student pick up. The school bus ride took up to two hours each way. When he arrived home, he attempted to finish homework and get some sleep to be ready for the long commute the next day. School is important to Apple because he feels it is his only hope out of poverty. In spite of his living arrangements, Apple has maintained a B average, he has a 3.6 weighted and a 3.2 unweighted GPA. “I kept my focus because I didn’t want to repeat my childhood. I wanted better,” Apple said. “I think everything just happened in a certain way for a reason. I stayed hopeful through not wanting to be homeless anymore, and trying to strive for a better living condition. Things are better and I can see the reality of hard work.” Apple is completing his senior year and is happy that he and his family are no longer homeless. He works 35+ hours per week at Chipotle to help split the bills with his mother and brother. For students and families in similar situations to Apple, help is available either through the district office or at school. On this campus, PTSA offers assistance through Braves Bounty (a food pantry) and Kemosabe Kloset (a clothing and hygiene freeshop). To help keep the Braves Bounty stocked, PTSA relies on community donations of non-perishable foods and monetary donations. Additionally, a volunteer picks up Panera Bread’s Sunday leftovers to put in the food pantry. Braves Bounty aims to feed students and their family. Snacks, one meal food bags and three meal family bags are available, free of charge. “For a student to come to school and learn, they need nourishment,” Debbie Nagle, Braves Bounty coordinator, said. “If you aren’t getting food at home, then you can get it here.” After making sure students are fed, the Kemosabe Kloset helps them get exactly what they need clothing and hygiene wise. the Kloset provides clean teen-oriented clothing, including shoes and undergarments, as well as daily necessities like toothpaste, soap, shampoo and deodorant. Their assistance is not limited to what one sees in the room. They help fulfill special requests, like magnet clothing, athletic shoes and sports physicals, to help the socioeconomically disadvantaged students have the same opportunities to participate in activities as their peers. “We personalize The Kloset to fit the needs of the Braves that come in, meaning if we don’t have it, we will get it,” Tracy Losch, Kemosabe Kloset coordinator, said. “One of our biggest issues we feel is that there is a stigma or negativity that comes to mind when you hear ‘The Kemosabe Kloset.’ We want to change that so all of our Braves in need feel comfortable coming in and won’t feel judged by their peers. The Kloset is here to meet the needs so that every Brave can be successful on our campus and off.” To access the Bounty and the Kloset’s services, which exist to help any student who needs them, speak to a guidance counselor. All services are confidential.

resources for those who do not have access to the laptops. While this new technology presents challenges, with time, administration believes it will get easier and more comfortable for everyone. “It will be a change. All changes are a little uncomfortable, at first, but once they begin to use it they will love the opportunities and possibilities that it allows them to do in the classroom,” assistant principal Kelli Marlo said. For more information on the new school year and technology, check out the summer Smoke Signals edition or visit the school’s website, Facebook or Twitter (@ocpsboone) pages. For more personal questions email Kelli. marlo@ocps.net or Kimberly.Turley@ ocps.net.

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ßnews2note local Middle Eastern gun threat occurs on UCF campus After rumors of a Middle Eastern person with a gun stormed through social media, the UCF emergency alert system released a text, warning students of potential danger and stating the library was under a lockdown. Once the UCF police department cleared the library, they realized the gun threat was a false photo/TWITTER alarm. This offended Middle Eastern students on and off campus.

Bishop Moore baseball player passes away at 17

Two weeks before turning 18, Bishop Moore senior and UCF baseball commit Joe Skinner passed away in Dallas, Texas on April 30. Diagnosed with a rare form of leukemia known as B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia, on Dec. 8, 2015, he transferred from the Arnold Palmer Hospital to a hospital in Texas after suffering a septic shock. On Monday May 2, Bishop Moore’s staff and students held a moment of prayer for the Skinner family.

state Disney and Duke create solar farm

On April 12, Duke Energy and Disney teamed up to create a 22-acre solar farm with 48,000 photovoltaic panels in the photo courtesy/NEARMAP/TNS shape of Mickey Mouse ears located near Epcot. This farm will provide solar energy to all of the Disney parks in Orlando, promoting their green initiative, and should generate approximately 10.5 million kilowatt-hours per year, throughout the course of the 15 year agreement.

Police officer creates movement

After receiving a noise complaint of children playing basketball outside in Gainesville, Fla., officer Bobby White, of the Gainesville Police Department decided to join them in a game instead. Someone posted a video of the officer playing basketball with the kids on Facebook and it went viral. This officer then created #HoopsNotCrime, a movement encouraging children to participate in sports, such as basketball in hopes of preventing crime. This movement received over $10,000 of donations on GoFundMe.

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ßachecklist Attend Braves R Back Aug. 1 Seniors Aug. 2 Juniors Aug. 3 Sophomores Aug. 4 Freshmen Aug. 5 Make up day Watch orientation video and sign user agreement forms Receive HPx360 laptop Attend the first day of school with laptop fully charged and ready to use

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Ringling Brothers retire elephants

After numerous outcries from animal rights activists, the Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey circus decided to retire elephants from their shows. Ringling Brothers’ elephants performed for the last time on May 1, in Providence Rhode Island. These elephants will now live on a 200-acre conservation center in Florida.

U.S. cruise ship sails to Cuba

On May 1, the Carnival Fathom cruise ship, the Adonia, became the first ship in decades to travel to Cuba since its embargo with the United States. This ship left from Miami, Fla., with about 700 passengers. These passengers can debark onto Cuban soil and go on excursions, unlike before.

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hilights I really like making people look dead. I have a big fascination with dead things,” Lyla Stricker sophomore

Made you look By BRIDGET HARTIG

Three students demonstrate different makeup styles

Edwards’ tips: 1. Blend out your foundation and eyeshadows until your wrists break. 2. Eyebrows are sisters and not twins- they do not have to be exactly alike. 3. Harsh lines are evil.

Edwards’ faves: 1. Morphe 350 palette ($22) 2. Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector in Opal ($38) 3. Anastasia Beverly Hills Dipbrow in Dark Brown ($18)

To see a video of Lianet Diaz displaying all three types of makeup, scan this QR code with your smartphone.

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The art of going goth Makeup is often thought of as a girly, feminine pastime full of light, champagne colored eyeshadows and blush. In reality, makeup expresses one’s personality in all different ways. Going against the grain, sophomore Savanna Edwards wears gothic makeup while still making the looks wearable. Edwards began working with makeup a year ago, and ever since then, she continues to play with darker lip colors, darker contour colors and smoky eyeshadow shades. “I started out with darker makeup. I have always loved looking at the bold looks and how they work for me,” Edwards said. “I used to be so terrible and I thought I was so good. I practiced so much.” Darker makeup looks intrigued Edwards. She feels deeper reds and purples and warm-toned dark shadows complement her fair skin tone and dark hair color. “I love the way dark-colored colors look with my eyes,” Edwards said. “I love using darker colors, blending a black eyeshadow gives me so much joy. Gothic makeup is really all relative. People wear much darker colors than me, but I think what I wear looks good, so I will continue to wear it because it is my face.” Edwards plans on creating a YouTube channel where she will upload tutorials creating gothic makeup looks to inspire and teach others. “My inspiration is Jaclyn Hill. I see her videos and I love how she does everything. Also, Jeffree Star. They do not care about anything. They do whatever they want,” Edwards said. Edwards hopes to further her makeup skills professionally. She plans on entering the technology program for cosmetology at Valencia, to learn more about makeup.

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As social media’s influence arises, the beauty community online developed. Thousands of people, men and women alike, take to the internet to show their makeup skills, while others learn from them. Senior Morning Baker enjoys learning from the online beauty community about makeup fads to make them her own. Baker started wearing makeup as a gymnast when she was six. Her mother would do dramatic hair and makeup for every meet. With the makeup she had to buy for gymnastics, she started using the makeup outside competitions, incorporating it into her everyday life. “A big part of competing is makeup. I used to love it so much that I would dread taking a shower after I competed, and if my mom would let me, I wouldn’t, so I could have makeup and curly hair the next day,” Baker said. “I watched a lot of makeup tutorials and worked with the makeup my mom bought me. It honestly was a lot of trial and error.” As Baker watched makeup videos online, she started picking up on trends and tips that the beauty gurus would do. Recently, new makeup techniques, like baking, where makeup artists add excess powder to absorb oil and give makeup a smoother look, and contouring, creating depth on the face using browns and grays to fake shadows, have circulated the internet and gained popularity. “I get a lot of inspiration from the tutorials I watch. Those women are amazing at what they do and it really does make me want to better my own skills,” Baker said. “I definitely think society still has some sort of vendetta against women who look different without makeup than they do with it on.”

Baker’s tips: 1. When wearing foundation, apply past your jawline. 2. If you can not find a foundation shade that perfectly matches your skin tone, mix two shades. 3. Makeup brushes are important. Invest in good ones. Baker’s faves: 1. Urban Decay Setting Spray, All-Nighter ($30) 2. Philosophy Miracle Worker Foundation ($40) 3. Costal Scents 88 Warm Palette ($11.95)

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Dedicated to looking dead As the Head of Makeup for The Addams Family, comedy musical, sophomore Lyla Stricker specializes in theatrical makeup, specifically the art of making people look dead. “I started about five years ago by creating fake scars on my hand. I watched a ton of YouTube videos and got advice from that,” Stricker said. “I initially was just doing regular makeup on myself, but then I saw Two Faced and got inspired to make myself look like that.” The Addams Family makeup team made over 25 of the ancestors look dead and ghostly for showtime. Stricker used gray, black and white body paints, fake blood and gray hair chalk to make the looks more realistic and deadly. “I really like making people look dead. I have a big fascination with dead things,” Stricker said. “I could make someone look hurt and dead without actually hurting them.” Stricker gets inspiration for most of her looks from special effects makeup artist, Ve Neill. Neill judges on FaceOff, a game show where 14 special-effects makeup artists compete in challenges. Neill received three Academy Awards and one Emmy for her makeup. Stricker aspires to enhance her skills to become as talented as Neill. “She brings everything to a new level. She strives to create characters. She gets me excited every day to do makeup,” Stricker said. Even after her experience as Head of Makeup, Stricker continues to improve her skills through researching new makeup tips, practicing and attending makeup workshops. “I’m currently working with an Emmy-awarded makeup artist to do a workshop with him over the summer,” Stricker said “I will work at Halloween Horror Nights.”

Stricker’s tips: 1. Never mix blue eyeshadow with red lipstick. It is never a cute look; it is always tacky. 2. You can never use enough fake blood when trying to make people look dead. 3. Never be weird about the makeup you do. It is art- it is yours; Don’t let anyone judge you for it.

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hilights featurestories STUDENT VERSUS FACULTY KICKBALL GAME

HOW DOES HAVING A JOB AFFECT YOUR SOCIAL LIFE?

On May 17, Sophomore Class Council will host a student versus faculty kickball game on the softball field. All proceeds go to help improve the state of the bathrooms by fixing locks and adding mirrors. $3 admission for students and $5 admission for adults.

If I want to go out, I have to go out later at night to work around my work schedule. My grades have remained the same. Ryan Mclaughlin, sophomore

Summer jobs teach skills Students can learn new skills and earn money through jobs By BRIDGET HARTIG Commonly known for relaxation and free time, summer provides an opportunity for students to get a job to make and save money. According to education.com, the benefits of getting a summer job can be both financial and attractive to colleges. Colleges like students getting jobs that further their academic interests. Depending on the amount of time one works and one’s hourly pay, students can earn money to pay for their expenses, like going out to eat. “I think students should get summer jobs. It teaches responsibility as an independent person,” Einstein Bagels manager Cammie Himsburg said. “They start to make their own money and decide what to do with it, which also shows responsibility.” The most common times for a teenager, age 16 to 19, to get a job falls within the months of May to September. Teen employment reached an all time low, dropping 20 percent in the last 20 years, according to Pew Research Center. The food industry and retail hold the most common types of summer jobs, but local companies provide options of what students can do. Jobs include tutoring, housekeeping, yard work and nannying, all of which can pay around $9-$20 an hour. “In general, I think restaurants and retail are much easier jobs to get and keep,” Himsburg said. “If you make mistake at Einstein Bagels, it’s only a bagel and it can be fixed. In an office, it’s a bigger deal when you mess up.” The time commitment of a job depends on where one works. During the school year, the interference with school causes students to work less often and for fewer hours. But over the summer, students can work longer shifts more often, as less events get in the way of their work schedule. “My job doesn’t really affect my social schedule,” sophomore Tai Nguyen, Chipotle employee, said. “[My job] won’t affect my summer, it

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MULTI-TASKER. Working on both taking orders on the headset and preparing a customer’s drink, junior Jonathan Long demonstrates his skills at Chick-fil-A. “I usually work the front counter, working the headset is so stressful,” Long said. “I pick up extra shifts if I have the time. I never really get tired of working. ” Long works around 30 hours a week, five days a week to help pay for his car insurance. will be a necessary part of it.” According to quintcareers.com, the best way for teenagers to find jobs entails going to the place where one would like to work and speaking to a manager directly. Knowing an employee who works there already helps, as it puts in a good word throughout the interview and selection process. “My friend’s dad is the owner of Chick-fil-A, that’s how I got the job I have now,” senior Lucille LaRegina said. “Make sure you really want the job. Don’t take anything for granted.” When writing a resume, Princeton University career services recommends highlighting awards and leadership positions to show why one would excel in this job. They also recommend creating a resume using fonts like Times New Roman and standard font sizes, like 10 or 12 point. “When hiring someone, I look for longevity in a job beforehand. If this is

the first time getting a job, I look for extracurriculars, something that shows leadership and the ability to work well with others,” Himsburg said. When submitting an application and resume, Himsburg says the biggest mistakes students make consist of not introducing themselves to the manager, not being prepared and not expecting to have an interview immediately. During the interview, some of the most important factors when choosing a potential employee include punctuality and first impressions. Employers say lack of enthusiasm, when interviewing people, becomes a turn off. “Be honest when interviewing,” senior Alina Rivera-Campo, Hollister employee, said. “Remember to smile and be polite to everyone you speak to before, during and after the interview.” As a school year ends, the journey to find a summer job begins. Research, be polite and be willing to work unpopular days and times to get hired.

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Track teams go the Boys and girls work together to improve personally and collectively

FUN FAST, TURN LEFT. In the 1600-meter race, sophomore Thomas Fletcher keeps a steady pace. “When I run, I think about winning,” Fletcher said. He placed twenty-third in the FHSAA 4A on April 20. FLING IT. Swinging the discus wide, junior Viktoria Pringle keeps her eyes on her target. “[Discus] takes my mind off of things; any stress or any bad feelings fly away with the disc,” Pringle said. She placed fourth in the Brian Jaeger Elite Classic on March 12, throwing 93 feet.

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By JESSIE JALCA Sweat pours down their backs, but the track athletes do not stop until they finish their sets. They are completely immersed in their event, trying to improve themselves and the team. According to coach Jerry Williams, every member on the team strives to get better together. “We have strong senior leadership and a strong coaching staff. We work and train as a cohesive unit, knowing that if one area struggles, another will try to pick it up,” Coach Williams said. The focus on being a team improved since last year; the team expanded so that it competes in every event, from hurdles to pole vault, allowing it to earn more points. “Track isn’t an easy sport to just do, so I’m most proud of my teammates and I for growing and improving as a whole to where we started winning meets and putting Boone on the map,” senior Jordan Crawford said. So far, the girls placed fourth with 74 points and fifth with 59 points in the Metro Championship and FHSAA 4A District 4, respectively. Sophomores Destiny Caraballo and Jae Crawford, in particular, remain consistent throughout the season. Caraballo sprinted her way to third place in the Metro Championship girls 100-meter dash and third in the FHSAA Girls 100-meter dash varsity. Jae Crawford dominated her events, placing first in the Metro Championship girls shot put and girls discus throw, then again in the FHSAA girls shot put varsity. Despite Jae Crawford and Caraballo’s success, seasoned returners do not settle for standing in their shadow. Senior Jordan Crawford placed sixth in the Metro Championship girls 300-meter hurdles and again in the FHSAA 300-meter dash varsity. “The only thing I regret would probably be the confidence that I was lacking coming into some of my races,” Jordan Crawford said. Senior Madison Henderson, the team’s only girl training in high jump, placed second in the FHSAA girls high jump. The boys’ team also improved since last year. It accumulated 59 points in the Metro Championship 2016, placing sixth. Senior field athletes Colby Ritten and Robert Strange placed second and fifth, respectively, in boys shot put. In boys discus throw, Ritten placed second. Strange placed sixth in boys pole vault. On the track, junior Spenser Blake placed fourth in the boys 1600-meter run and second in the boys 3200-meter run. Freshman Anson Alexander placed 16th in the boys 400-meter dash preliminaries. Although he did not advance to finals, it was a good start, according to

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ONE STEP AT A TIME. At the Sanford-Seminole Open on Feb. 20, junior Jewell Gentry-Mickelson and sophomore Destiny Caraballo run the 100-meter dash. “[I enjoy] the feeling of freedom that you have with [running],” Gentry-Mickelson said. Gentry-Mickelson placed fifth at 12.60 seconds and Caraballo ranked 10th at 12.99 seconds.

Coach Williams. “Anson Alexander is loaded with potential and will definitely be a champion in this sport,” Coach Williams said. “His height and running ability will be a force in the upcoming season.” Later, in the FHSAA 4A District 4, the boys placed sixth, tallying 42 points. Strange competed in the boys high jump varsity, placing ninth, and in the boys shot put varsity, placing eighth. Ritten placed sixth in the boys discus throw varsity and third in boys shot put varsity. In the boys 1600-meter run, Blake placed second. The growing and improving did not come effortlessly, but the boys learned to push through. “I don’t have a ceiling. I can always throw farther and jump higher,” Strange said. Between the two teams, three school records were broken. Junior Jogimio Faustin ran the 300-meter hurdle in 40.80 seconds. Junior Jessica Dolan ran the 600-meter run in 1:48 minutes. Jordan Crawford ran the 300-meter dash in 43.70 seconds. “[We have had] a fantastic season,” Coach Darcy Jeffers said. “Their times have improved all season. The kids had fun, worked hard and came out each meet and competed.” Despite the improvement, Jae Crawford was the sole state qualifier. She competed in shot put on Friday, May 6 at the IMG Academy in Bradenton. She placed fourth in shotput. Next year, the teams hope to send more athletes to the FHSAA State Championship.

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The last SAT for the 2015-16 school year and to count for Bright Futures is June 4. Visit collegeboard.org for more details. Late registration closes May 20.

The fun you have out there while playing and being with the team. Edgar Alvarez, freshman

Inconsistency kills play off chances Boys play unpredictable games and fall in district tournament By CARLY MEYER With a season weighted evenly between wins and losses, the boys tried to show their skills in the last few games. After winning their last game of the regular season against the University Cougars, 6-2, the boys were hopeful that they would do well in district competitions. On April 19, they played the Dr. Phillips Panthers in the semifinal game. Having beaten the Panthers in both prior matches, the team did not expect to lose 4-6, ending their season earlier than the boys intended. “When we lost I was sad that my high school career had come to an end after all the great memories,” senior Tyler Colson said. Though they fell to the Panthers, seniors Winston Carias, Colson and James Robbins all agree that their two previous games against the Panthers were their best games. They beat the team at home on March 15, 10-9, and then again at Dr. Phillips on March 17, 2-0. “I came in and threw a no hitter for five innings, so that was a big game for me. I think it was our turning point as a team,” Robbins said about the March 15 game. With inconsistent losses to Apopka, 0-3; Timber Creek, 3-4; Cypress Creek, 4-9; Tarravella, 1-5; Bishop Moore, 0-10; Lake Nona, 3-11; Lake Howell, 5-6; Freedom, 2-6; Osceola, 0-5; and more, the season proved unsuccessful in pitching, hitting and catching. Some of the noted weaknesses of the team included slip ups in tight situations and the inexperienced players. However, the players remain a close knit group that get along well. Before a game, the boys listen to music and pray before taking the field. “[My favorite thing about baseball is] the team camaraderie of it,” Robbins said. “You get to really become close with the

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BATTER UP. In the University game on April 14, junior Garrett Stillwell hits the ball. “I played pretty decent but I could’ve hit a little better. I knocked in a couple runs,” Stillwell said. The boys won the game, 6-2. guys and hang out with them everyday. We hang out at least once a week to just build relationships.” Being a team with five seniors proved to be a disadvantage and an advantage at the same time. “At first it was a disadvantage because there was a lot of

looking over your shoulder to see if the guy behind you was going to take your spot and a lot of the younger players were nervous, but then as the season went on, it worked towards our advantage cause we had to work harder to become a team,” Robbins said.

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WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PART OF BEING ON THE TEAM?

On May 25, Gator’s Dockside will host the annual magnet luncheon for all seniors in the Criminal Justice, Finance or Law magnets at 1:30 p.m. All magnet seniors should RSVP as soon as possible on the Google Forms link found on the Boone website.

Just the friendships I’ve made. When I think about it now, all of my friends are flag girls. Sharik Atkinson, senior

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ONES UP. After beating the University Cougars, 34-7, on March 30, the flag football team celebrates their victory. “[I think our team is so successful because] we play as a unit. When someone makes a play or does bad, we’re always there to celebrate or pick them up,” senior co-captain Amanda Oliver said. They also beat them, 14-6, in the district semi-final game.

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Experienced athletes contribute to first undefeated regular season in six years

By NATALIE DISLA After six years of failing to finish with an undefeated regular season, the flag football team overcame their annual obstacle and dominated their opponents. Players attribute their success to their athletic experience and age, as 16 of the 22 players are seniors. “We’re a senior heavy team, so we have more experience than other teams we play,” sophomore Cassady Quintana said. Beyond seniority, these players have experience in other sports like basketball, soccer and volleyball, which helps contribute to their speed. Although 11 of these players have never played flag football before, such as seniors Monica Almirall, Kelsey Byerly, Sorymer Lopez, Amanda Oliver and Morgan Smith, their experience in other varsity sports gave them the endurance and velocity required for flag football. “Individually, a lot of my teammates have really good talent and together it makes us a lot better,” junior Natalia Diaz said. While their first game against Dr. Phillips on March 7 was a close one, the girls came through with the win, 20-19. “It was our first game of the season and it was at home, so

I think we were more nervous,” Quintana said. “[Plus,] all of their touchdowns were lucky catches; we tipped them and they caught them in the end zones.” According to Quintana, this game encouraged the girls to give each game their full potential. After beating Evans, 24-7, on March 9 the team conquered the Olympia Titans, 34-6, on March 14. “All of us were scoring touchdowns and it was just exciting to see our team really come together,” senior Kristin Recker said. “We were actually clicking and hitting everything and it was just really exciting to see what we could do when we’re on our game.” Recker scored her first touchdown of the season that night. Quintana and seniors Emily Colvin, Sarah Lottman and Oliver also contributed touchdowns that game. The Lady Braves then beat one of their alleged rivals, Timber Creek, 26-13, on March 16. Following that game, they also beat the University Cougars, 34-7, on March 30. “We started with a lot of good energy. Our defense came out really well,” Quintana said. “Once we started scoring, we didn’t stop. The energy was present throughout the entire game.” Breaking her personal record, Quintana scored three touchdowns, consisting of two receives and one rush, that game and earned “Player of the Game.” Following their win against University, the flag football

team beat West Orange, 21-18. Although they consistently scored touchdowns, the Warriors scored one at the end of the first quarter, giving them the momentum to score two more touchdowns later that game. “It was a rough game,” Recker said. “[But] I think that’s going to help us moving forward because we’re all kind of mad about it, so it’s pushing us [and] lighting the fire inside of us.” After this game, the team pulled through and continued their winning streak beating Winter Park, 41-21; East River, 34-6; Ocoee, 32-0; and Freedom, 35-0. For the first time in six years, the girls finished their regular season undefeated, 10-0. “[Being undefeated] just showed how hard they worked,” coach Ken Hensley said. “Good athletes make you look like a good coach.” Their first 10 games helped prepare them for district play on April 25 against the University Cougars, who they defeated yet again, 14-6. Despite their efforts, the girls failed to score any touchdowns in the second half, making their score lower than usual. Several flags allowed the Cougars to score a touchdown in the fourth quarter. On April 27, the girls played the Dr. Phillips Panthers for the district final championship game. Due to their opponents’ strong defensive plays, the flag football team suffered their first loss, 6-13, ending their season, 11-1.

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News events mark year By CARSTON CARASELLA There exists a large and varied amount of news that circulated this school year. Everything from terrorist attacks across the globe to box office blowouts and unexpected Oscar wins made headlines and grabbed the nation’s attention. Celebrity scandals and the tragic deaths of industry icons like David Bowie, Lenny Kilmister, Alan Rickman, Sir Christopher Lee and Prince shook the entertainment world. In national news, the influence of the FBI fell under

hilights Winning gold in Brazilian jiu jitsu in California Noah Calderon, sophomore

CELL SECURITY. Protesters hold signs in support of the Apple corporation in Santa Monica, Calif., on Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2016. Rallies took place at Apple stores across the country to support the company’s refusal to help the FBI access the cell phone of the gunman who killed 14 people at the Inland Regional Center in San Bernardino. PREACHING TO THE MASSES. Pope Francis addresses the United Nations assembly in his first visit to the United States on Sept. 22.

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scrutiny in regards to civilian privacy while the LGBT community celebrated a major win in the Supreme Court. This past year gave the school a new principal, a redesigned SAT, a restored totem pole and the loss of the coveted barrel at the Edgewater football game. In local news, the ethical dilemma of bear hunts came into question and construction began on a new attraction at Universal’s Islands of Adventure, with the themed centered around King Kong. Read below to see highlights from the past year.

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STEALING THE SPOTLIGHT. The critically acclaimed movie about the Catholic churches’ cover-up of over 100 child molestation cases in the Boston area, Spotlight took home the best picture award at this year’s Oscars along with the award for best adapted screenplay. UNBEARABLE. Marian Galss, 67, right, Cynthia Labinsky, 56, center, and Jim Bronzo, left, protesting the FWC black bear hunt in Orlando, Fla., on Friday, Oct. 23, 2015. Those hunting had a 320 kill limit over a seven day period. However, after two days the hunt was called off as 295 bears were killed and three of the four regions area exceeded their allotted amount.

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TAKING THE GOLD. Actor Leonardo DiCaprio socializes at the Oscars after party following his first Oscar win for best actor. DiCaprio, who was nominated for an Oscar five times before for best supporting actor, actor, and producer, won his award for his leading role in the historical drama The Revenant. EMBRACING CHANGE. Caitlyn Jenner speaks to the Chicago House luncheon at the Hilton Chicago on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2015. Bruce Jenner, an Olympic decathlon gold medalist and father of Kim Kardashian, transitioned into Caitlyn Jenner in April of 2015. Jenner became an active supporter of the LGBT community and actively speaks out for transgender equality through her numerous interviews with Us Weekly, Entertainment Weekly and Vogue. “DEARLY BELOVED”. Prince performs at the SXSW Music Festival in Austin, Texas, in 2013. Prince Rogers Nelson unexpectedly died on April 21, 2016. Prince’s musical style merged funk, rock, pop and soul to create a unique and harmonious sound that defined the late 20th century music scene. He won seven Grammy Awards, a Golden Globe Award and an Academy Award for the 1984 film, Purple Rain.

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Joining ROTC because it’s always been my dream. Kiara Acosta, sophomore

Having a great year and making new friends. Nicholas Ciaccio, junior

I really enjoyed the Rowdy Crowd and being able to cheer with everyone. Katelyn Iaquinto, senior

The Edgewater football game because I had a lot of fun. K Saun Fallen, sophomore

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hilights specialfeature TESTING TRIBULATIONS

WHAT WAS THE MOST IMPORTANT EVENT OF THE YEAR?

The last day for ACT testing is Saturday, June 11 and will take place on campus. Go to collegeboard.org for registration details.

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Getting a new principal because it shows a shift in our school’s political system. Spencer Conner, junior

LOVE WINS. Carolyn Finken-Dove hold up a sign as she celebrates, with other members of the Kansas City chapter of Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG), the U.S. Supreme Court decision legalizing same-sex marriage in all 50 states on Friday, June 26, 2015, in Kansas City, Mo. FEEL THE FORCE. The Science Fiction/Fantasy film saga, Star Wars, made several headlines with the release of the seventh film in the series, The Force Awakens. The film holds the record for biggest opening week worldwide and fastest film to gross over $1 billion. The film received positive reviews from critics and moviegoers alike. photo/ ALLISON LONG/KANSAS CITY STAR/TNS

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TAKING A MOMENT. King Philippe of Belgium crying at the Federal Parliament in Brussels before a minute of silence to commemorate the victims of the terrorist attacks on March 24, 2016. The attacks, which took the lives of 32 citizens and injured 300, stand as the worst in Belgian history. The terrorist group ISIS claimed responsibility for the bombings. These acts of terrorism endure as common practice for the radical Islamic group who murdered hundreds of thousands in the Middle East and Europe. In the past year four terrorist attacks on French, Belgian and American soil tied directly to ISIS. STEPPING IN. At the reveal of the restored totem pole, Principal Dusty Johns speaks to the senior class about the pole’s value. The senior classes gift to the school was the restored pole. Graduating from UCF with a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education and a masters in Educational Leadership from the University of South Florida, Johns assumed leadership roles as Physical Education teacher at Corner Lake Middle, an Administrative Dean at Avalon Middle School, the Assistant Principal of Instruction at Winter Park High School and the Principal of Freedom Middle School. Under Johns the “face to face with a little space” became the motto for homecoming dancing. photo/ B VAN DER BRUG/LOS ANGELES TIMES/TNS

Boone beating Edgewater in basketball. Jack Buckley, junior

Winning gold in Brazilian jiu jitsu in California. Noah Calderon, sophomore

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Making new friends. Peyton Brooks, freshman

Getting along with all my teachers and meeting new people. Romanita Collazo, freshman

When my best friend fell down the 100 building stairs. Gabriela Casaux, senior

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AWARDS CEREMONY

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The senior awards ceremony will take place on Wednesday, May 18 and takes place in the auditorium. Make sure to RSVP.

When I came back after having a broken arm. Trinity Alexander, senior

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SWING IT. In the game against East River, April 4, sophomore Rachael Carroll watches the pitcher. “The win against East River felt really good because we’ve lost to them two years in a row and we knew they would be tough competition,” Carroll said. The girls won, 9-4.

Girls earn third district title Team worked for record winning season and advanced to regional championships By JACK RUMMLER Finishing out the season, 22-4, the Lady Braves softball team feels confident about their record and their district championships title. Last year, the girls finished the season, 25-4. However, the team lost six seniors and filled the starting line up with younger players. “We kept 16 girls on the team last year and we knew we lost six seniors,” coach Robin Bradford said. “This experience last year helped us gain tremendously this year.” The girls started their season against University on Feb. 2, 7-3, and Winter Park on Feb. 5, 5-4. The team lost its game to St. Cloud on Feb. 10, 5-10. While it was a hard loss early in the season, the girls were able to win their following game against Lake Minneola on Feb. 12, 14-2. As the season progressed, the girls tallied an eight game winning streak. Notable games included University on Feb. 2, 7-3. Lake Howell on Feb. 23, 2-1; Freedom on Feb. 26, 17-6; and Oak Ridge on March 4, 17-0. “[Our early winning streak made our team feel] really good about the beginning of our upcoming season and it boosted our

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THE WINNING PITCH. On April 14, junior Karla Plogstedt pitches against Freedom. “[Winning at the district championships] felt awesome; it felt like all of our hard work paid off,” Plogstedt said. Plogstedt struck out eight Freedom batters.

confidence that we would be a hard team to beat,” junior Kelsi Smith said. The winning streak ended on March 8 when they played the Timber Creek Wolves, (10-6). The Wolves scored two points in the bottom of the second inning. Unfortunately, the girls did not score until the top of the seventh inning resulting in their third loss of the season. “We lost 1-2 in a close game and it didn’t hurt our confidence too much. It was only a tight game and we reassessed and came back and won our next game,” Bradford said. The girls came back with a win on March 11 at Dr. Phillips (11-13), beating the Panthers, 13-2. Shaping up to be a tough game in the early innings, junior Karla Plogstedt pitched and junior Adriana Garip, senior Meghan Sexton and sophomore Rachel Carroll scored home runs. “[Getting a home run] made me feel really good because before hitting it, I had an error so it felt good to make up for it,” Garip said. “[The Dr. Phillips game] started slower than we thought but in the third inning we took off and it went well.” The team finds its strengths in hitting, defense and driving the ball. “Our defense keeps up in the game because it keeps us out longer and they carry us on the field,” Bradford said. Good communication and team bonding united the girls to help carry the team to victories. The girls are closely bonded, leading to positivity on the field. “[We are a strong team because] everyone is positive,” freshman Avery Clark said. “We’re all close; we can talk to each other about anything.” To contribute to a strong season, leadership from team captains, Smith and senior Meghan Mansfield and Sexton, provided success in bringing home multiple wins and keeping team morale high. “My job as a team captain is to make sure everyone’s heads stay in the game and that there’s no tension on the field and lead the team if things go bad,” Smith said. The team’s weakness entail pitching and showing consistency in moving the ball across the field while on defense. In their district semifinals game against Cypress Creek, the girls won, 14-0, with Sexton hitting a double, triple and home run, and three base hits each from Mansfield and sophomore Lara Dusing. At the district finals on April 14, the girls defeated Freedom, 8-0, making this their third consecutive win in district championships. Advancing at regional championships, April 20, the girls fell, 3-5, to the Lake Brantley patriots (16-12) in a tight game, 3-5. Smith and Sexton advanced the team, 2-4, and Plogstedt allowed eight hits total. Unfortunately, it was not enough to pull ahead of the Patriots for the win.

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FOOTBALL TEAM BACK IN ACTION

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE THING ABOUT VOLLEYBALL?

The varsity football team plays St. Cloud on May 19 at 7 p.m. on the reservation in their spring football game.

Practice because we can play around. We are able to joke around with each other, and I like that. Todderick Northington, senior

Boys struggle to keep consistency Volleyball team uses experience to compete By CASSADY QUINTANA Although stacked with experienced upperclassmen, the boys volleyball team lacked consistency to pull out wins during the season. “[Our main weakness is] we have moments where someone does something wrong and the team breaks down,” freshman Douglas Page said. The boys started strong with two wins against Dr. Phillips and East River both in three matches. Shortly after, the team competed in the Orlando Sports Center tournament where they lost the first three games and won the last two, finishing, 2-3. After the tournament, the team alternated games exchanging wins for losses, struggling to keep consistency. “It’s hard to keep consistency when we don’t have a full team. Someone is always getting hurt. So we adjust and play our very best,” senior Cameron Sexton said. Clashing personalities contribute to a lack of communication resulting in missed opportunities and lost matches. Tough matches lost in five games against Lake Nona and Winter Park helped motivate the team to come back stronger for the next match. On April 14, the boys faced Winter

Park and lost three sets to two. Falling in the first set, they came back and won the second and third. The Wildcats ended the match winning the fourth and fifth set to take the game. After losing to Winter Park and Freedom, the boys bounced back and won the next two games against Lake Highland and West Orange. “We put aside the issues we have off the court and come together as one when [we are] on the court and need to win,” junior Daniel Hermida said. Considering the maturity of the team, the overall strong talent can sometimes lead to rookie mistakes. “Our biggest weakness is our talent. We are a talented team. Sometimes we aren’t challenged which leads to making mistakes during easier matches that we wouldn’t usually make against harder teams,” coach Gregory Kaplan said. During practice, the boys work on their personal skills to help contribute to their area of play. After a defeat, Kaplan and the team reflect on their mistakes and work to improve themselves for their next opponent by working hard at the next practice on their technique and skill. At practice, the boys split up into their individual positions and practice. The boys prepare before each game by listening to music and getting hyped and hanging out before. To stay

motivated during the game, they meet at the center of the court to congratulate one another on solid plays. “[When you score] it’s one of the best feelings because you know you didn’t do it by yourself. You had your teammates around to help you,” Hermida said. The boys average 9.7 kills per set, 10.4 digs per set and 2.3 aces per set, all above the national average. The boys succeeded in a better record than the previous year where they finished, 8-13. “The expectation at the beginning of the year was to be better than last year. We have all gotten better and grown as players,” senior Jon Bartelt said. Critical district wins against Cypress Creek and Colonial advanced the team into district tournament play in hopes of winning a championship trophy. “My expectations for the team are to make districts. We are working hard during practice to achieve this goal. We work on the areas that we were weak in the match before, and work on refining technique to improve our overall game,” Kaplan said. On Tuesday, April 26, the team competed against Winter Park in the District semifinal and won three sets to one. Advancing to the championship, they lost, 3-1, to Timber Creek and finished the year, 13-11.

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ACE. In the March 10 game against Lake Nona, junior Karl Schaefer serves the ball. “My favorite thing about volleyball is knowing I am playing with my family, I feel like volleyball brings out the best in me,” Schaefer said. The team lost, 2-3. Schaefer plays the setter position and has over 350 assists and 54 kills on the season.

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SUMMER SCHOOL COURSE RECOVERY AVAILABLE

HOW DOES IT FEEL TO BE A JUNIOR AND COMMITTED?

Summer school course recovery classes start June 14 and run through July 19, 7:30 a.m. - 3:50 p.m., Monday through Thursday, with the exception of the first week which will run Tuesday through Friday. No school July 4-8. See a guidance counselor to register.

It is really stress relieving. Junior year is where you are supposed to find where you are going to go. Me being committed is like I am already done. Nicole Lakman, junior

Alexis Bergan, senior

Athletes sign

commitments By CASSADY QUINTANA As seniors finish their last high school season and school year, they begin to prepare for the next phase of their journey in light. Athletes from baseball, basketball, football, lacrosse, softball and volleyball will continue their passion at the collegiate level. Hours of practice, training and games helped these athletes acquire an athletic scholarship to pursue their academics and athletic interests. Seventeen student athletes will take on the court and field at the next level, while pursuing their majors. “It is very satisfying for our coaching staff seeing our players sign with colleges. It validates everything we tell them about being good student athletes. All of our committed players took care of their grades, worked hard in the weight room and were good citizens of our school. It is more than just being a good player,” coach Andrew Johnson said. Out of the 17 seniors committed, seven will advance to Division I schools, two Division II, two Division III, five junior colleges and one National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). This spread features where the athletes are going, what they will be majoring in, what they are looking forward to in college and what they will miss most about playing here. photo/DEAN STEWART PHOTOGRAPHY

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School: Marist College Sport: Football Major: Undecided What will you miss about playing football at Boone? I will miss playing with my friends and playing my position (wide receiver/defensive back). What are you looking forward to in college? It is in New York and I have never been [there]. Why did you choose Marist College? The education they provide. I know football isn’t always going to be there forever so I decided to go where I could get a better education to get to a good paying job. What have you learned while being a student athlete at Boone? Listen to anything the coaches say and do what they say because they are preparing you for the next level no matter if it is D1, D2 or D3. What is your most memorable high school game? The Winter Park game my junior year when we went into overtime and I caught the winning touchdown.

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Trinity Alexander, senior

Sarah Chapman, senior

Tyler Colson, senior

Thomas Verzi III, senior

Marissa Hackett, senior

Nathan Haskins, senior

School: University of Florida Agricultural and Mechanical Sport: Softball Major: Physical Therapy What will you miss about playing softball at Boone? I will miss playing with my friends the most. What are you looking forward to in college? I am looking forward to furthering my career as well as playing softball with my new team. Why did you choose Florida A&M? It is my dream school; it has a family tradition and it’s a great school for my career choice. What have you learned while being a student athlete at Boone? You should never give up. Be the best that you can be and stay positive. What is your most memorable high school game? Senior night because it was the first game I played in after I came back from an injury.

School: Jefferson College Sport: Volleyball Major: Undecided What will you miss about playing volleyball at Boone? The coaching staff because they have taught me so much and have been so encouraging in my pursuit towards playing volleyball in college. What are you looking forward to in college? The freedom of being away from parents and curfews. Why did you choose Jefferson? My mom played volleyball there, the coach is very nice and my future teammates are hardworking and I think I will be good friends with them. What have you learned while being a student athlete at Boone? Leadership. It is important to do what is best for the team as opposed to what is best for yourself.

School: Furman University Sport: Baseball Major: Business or Pre-Law What will you miss about playing baseball at Boone? The home crowds and support. What are you looking forward to in college? Meeting new people and leaving here. Why did you choose Furman? They have good academics, a very nice campus and they showed interest in me during my sophomore and junior year, plus I like the way they do things. What have you learned while being a student athlete at Boone? Balancing everything especially with hard classes. Managing my time, always doing my homework and performing well in games. What is your most memorable high school game? Boone versus Edgewater basketball game my senior year because we had a lot of support and we won.

School: Washington University-St. Louis Sport: Football Major: Finance What will you miss about playing football at Boone? The community spirit and all of its historic traditions. What are you looking forward to in college? Having fun, meeting new people and learning more. Why did you choose Washington University? It is the best fit for me. It has one of the top business schools in the country and a great football team. What have you learned while being a student athlete at Boone? Manage time between school and football. What is your most memorable high school game? Boone versus Edgewater my junior year because we made memories and got the three peat.

School: Monroe College Sport: Volleyball Major: Business What will you miss about playing volleyball at Boone? Playing in the gym with the home crowds. What are you looking forward to in college? The exposure and meeting new people. Why did you choose Monroe College? It was my best offer. What have you learned while being a student athlete at Boone? Learned how to manage my time. What is your most memorable high school game? Bishop Moore my senior year because we beat them in a five game thriller. What was your signing day like? It was fun and being with my family and committing is a good feeling.

School: Appalachian State University Sport: Football Major: Business What will you miss about playing football at Boone? Friday nights and playing in front of the whole school. What are you looking forward to in college? The gameday experience in front of huge crowds. Why did you choose Appalachian State? It is located in the mountains which is very unique and I love it. It is a good football school as well as a great education. What have you learned while being a student athlete at Boone? How to balance my time between school and athletics. What is your most memorable high school game? The Edgewater game my junior year because we got the three peat and it was really fun.

Lauren Rucker, senior

Why did you choose Asbury? When I went on my visit I fell in love with the campus and the people. They are also a Christian school so I can get my missionary degree and nursing degree. I also love the people and the atmosphere that the college has. What have you learned while being a student athlete at

played Lake Nona and their goalie broke my finger but I came back in overtime and scored the winning goal. How has it been coming back from your injury and how does it feel being committed even though you got hurt? Coming back was difficult but I feel extremely blessed to be able to continue playing the

sport I love in college. What are your future goals in lacrosse and life? For lacrosse I just want to play and have fun in college. I want to either be a physical therapist or nurse. I still haven’t completely decided. I want to use the knowledge I will have in medicine in Haiti for a few years.

School: Asbury University Sport: Lacrosse Major: Nursing What will you miss about playing softball at Boone? My team and coaches. What are you looking forward to in college? Getting to know my new teammates and getting the college experience. photo/KATHRYN MARSHALL.

Boone? How to manage my time for school and sports. How was your signing day experience? My signing day experience was really fun but also bittersweet because I realized how real it all is and that I am leaving soon. What is your most memorable high school game? Sophomore year when we

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CHEERLEADING TRYOUTS TAKE PLACE

WHAT DO YOU HAVE TO DO TO GET SIGNED?

JV and varsity competitive tryouts are May 23 through 26 at 2:45 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the gym. All interested should have a school physical on file.

My goal is to get faster everyday and stronger. I can offer rebounding, sprinting down the court. I give a lot of effort and never give up. Patrick Lubin, junior

James Robbins, senior

Kaitlyn Driskell, senior

School: Troy University Sport: Baseball Major: Business What will you miss about playing baseball at Boone? It is the last time it is for fun. College is for business, coaches get paid to win. What are you looking forward to in college? Traveling around and the team trips. Why did you choose Troy University? It felt like the best opportunity to go out and play my freshman year, the coaches made me feel like a top priority for them and they are a good academic school. What have you learned while being a student athlete at Boone? Rely on the work you have put in and trust that it will pay off. What is your most memorable high school game? Dr. Phillips because I threw a no hitter.

School: Coker College Sport: Lacrosse Major: Occupational Therapy What will you miss about playing lacrosse at Boone? I will miss my teammates because our team did more than just practice and games, we would eat dinners and go to the beach. It was like a small family. What are you looking forward to in college? Living on my own and the new atmosphere. Why did you choose Coker College? The campus and it is a small private school. What have you learned while being a student athlete at Boone? School comes first, but sports relieve stress. What is your most memorable high school game? The district final [game] against Timber Creek because we were in the lead half the game and only lost by a couple in the end.

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Darius Jackson, senior School: Ohio Northern University Sport: Football Major: Anthropology What will you miss about playing football at Boone? Playing with the kids I grew up with. What are you looking forward to in college? Experiencing football on the next level while beginning a new chapter of my life on my own in a whole new atmosphere. Why did you choose Ohio Northern? The environment naturally felt like home and I fit perfectly for the new style of football they are going to be implementing over the next few years. What have you learned while being a student athlete at Boone? Things will never be given to you. Everything you want is to be earned through hard work.

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Meghan Mansfield, senior School: Polk State College Sport: Softball Major: Special Education What will you miss about playing softball at Boone? I will miss my teammates and the family bond we had. What are you looking forward to in college? Meeting new people and new experiences. Why did you choose Polk State? I had an offer from a four-year but decided to go with a two-year because of the location. What have you learned while being a student athlete at Boone? It is difficult to balance school and sports, but it is worth it. What is your most memorable high school game? West Orange my junior year, even though we lost because they always give us a run for our money and the game is always exciting.

Samuel White, senior School: Old Dominion University Sport: Football Major: Business What will you miss about playing football at Boone? I will miss the tradition, fans, teachers and the coaches. I will miss the support and playing football with my close group. photo/LAURENNA OBERDICK

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Amanda Oliver, senior

Colby Ritten, senior

Meghan Sexton, junior

Sadie Desroches, senior

School: Florida Southwestern Sport: Basketball Major: Business Management What will you miss about playing basketball at Boone? Traditions such as keeping the gym the same. What are you looking forward to in college? The part where people find themselves and figure out who they want to be in life. Why did you choose Florida Southwestern? It is a brand new team and we will play in a new gym being built. The positive energy from the coaches was incredible and gets me excited to start. What have you learned while being a student athlete at Boone? Stay on top of homework and studies. What is your most memorable high school game? The district final against Cypress Creek. We won 41-39.

School: University of Richmond Sport: Football Major: Undecided What will you miss about playing football at Boone? The team and friends I have played with and made. What are you looking forward to in college? Playing more football and making new friends. Why did you choose Richmond? It is a great academic school and it fit me best. What have you learned while being a student athlete at Boone? It is a big responsibility; you have to manage your time, but in the end it turns out good. What is your most memorable high school game? Boone versus Edgewater my senior year because it marked the end of our season and it was the last big rival game that I got to play with my brothers.

School: Seminole State College Sport: Softball Major: Athletic Training What will you miss about playing softball at Boone? I will miss my teammates. What are you looking forward to in college? I am ready for the experience, I just want to get out of high school. Why did you choose Seminole State? I wanted to do a two year college not a 4-year and they gave me a full ride. What have you learned while being a student athlete at Boone? The grades are before sports. What was your official visit like? It was so nice and fun because they showed me the dorms and I met some of the softball players. What is your most memorable high school game? West Orange my junior year because it was super close.

School: Florida Southwestern State College Sport: Basketball Major: Nursing What will you miss about playing basketball at Boone? The home crowds and support. I will miss the excitement at games, practices and the bonds we made together. What are you looking forward to in college? Freedom. Why did you choose Florida Southwestern? It felt like the right place to be and they were very welcoming. What have you learned while being a student athlete at Boone? We win together and we lose together. Family is everything. You have to play together. What is your most memorable high school game? Boone versus Colonial in the district final [game], even though we lost because it was my last official high school game.

What are you looking forward to in college? Getting better at my craft and playing on television. I also look forward to developing new friends and a new life. Why did you choose Old Dominion? They showed a lot of interest in me. They also got my family involved. They called me at least twice a week.

What have you learned while being a student athlete at Boone? You always have to put academics first, and always finish what you start. What is your most memorable high school game? Boone versus Edgewater my junior year because the team and I made history with a three-peat and it was televised.

What was your official visit like? It was wild and crazy, but I also learned a lot. It was crazy because I got a college experience in three days. From [going to] a basketball game to hanging out with the players. How does it feel to be committed? It feels good that they want me because there is no better feeling than a whole

staff of collegiate coaches constantly calling you and even your parents just to reach out to you and stay in touch and impatiently waiting for you to come up. It feels unreal because I went from unknown in the area to a major key player in the area full of D1 talent in a very competitive state.

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GRADUATION PRACTICE

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MEXICAN RESTAURANT?

Graduation practice is Friday, May 20, at 1 p.m. at UCF’s CFE arena. Seniors will leave after their fifth period exam to get to practice on time.

Chipotle; the service is always nice and it looks pretty clean. [In a Mexican restaurant] I look for great ambiance and culture. Ellice Perry, freshman

Verde serves an average experience Local Mexican restaurant provides mediocre meals By JULIA CONDES Upon entering Verde Cantina, a fledgling, unnoticeable restaurant located on North Summerlin Avenue, a friendly hostess arrives and quickly guides restaurant-goers to tables, distributing menus with a smile. A waitress quickly brings chips and salsa to the table and remains attentive for the rest of the night without being overbearing. At the end of the night, though, an unexpected fee for the chips and salsa surprises the table. Rather than being complementary like at most Mexican restaurants, the tab for the chips is split among the table. The food itself did not impress our group. The Mexican rice, served as a side along with refried beans, lacks flavor from nonexistent herbs and spices with a mushy consistency that makes it almost slimy. The refried beans, a delicious dish with a homemade taste complements another side dish, a salty, light and refreshing guacamole. The main dishes originate from a purely Mexican palate, no Tex-Mex fusion or other such mixture of Latin inspired dishes infused with another cultural style exist on the menu, as is typical at more up and coming Latin restaurants. Instead, Verde

stays traditional in this respect and a wide selection of tacos, burritos and quesadillas are offered on the menu. While not bad and definitely palatable, the food remains unmemorable. The gulf shrimp tacos ($14) lack originality as the dish has no distinct sauce nor any creative spices or garnishes. While the shrimp itself is not extraordinary, the coleslaw and sauce provide the dishes’ umami flavor and crunchy texture. The chicken tacos ($8) have an unlikeable ratio of chicken to lettuce, cheese and tomatoes. The chicken is overcooked, making it difficult to chew and swallow. The fish a la Veracruz ($18 or current market price), a delicious and nicely arranged dish, presents itself as the best option on the menu as it is an entire fried red snapper covered in tangy green olives, capers and onions. The el gringo ($12) a burrito consists of ground beef, lettuce and a slight spice from the pico de gallo and a monterey jack cheese. However, the spice overwhelms the beef and cilantro flavors. The burrito is not meant to be hand-held but becomes messy when cut and is completely drenched in a sticky and lackluster sauce on the outside. The chicken burrito ($11), like the el gringo is similar in structure. Although not made for handheld consumption it falls apart and becomes sloppy when trying to cut it and eat it with a knife

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SLEEPING WITH THE FISHES. The fish a la Veracruz ($18 or current market price), a fried whole red snapper, contained savory and spicy qualities. and fork. On the outside, a monterey jack-like sauce covers and moistens the burrito, but the inside is dry. The restaurant’s atmosphere lacks an appealing feel. The paint ranges from a dull yellow to a boring black or dark grey. The warm lighting, on the other hand provides an intimate feel and the wall decor consists of eye-catching pieces, namely car hoods painted to depict women with skulls for heads. Despite the few quality dishes, Verde still lacks in freshness as a new Mexican restaurant, standing out as neither the

best nor the worst, simply existing as average. And, although attempting to provide an authentic Mexican vibe, the sense of being transported to a true Mexican cantina is distinctly lacking with seemingly half-hearted wall paint and few decorations apart from the car hoods. One instead remains in an overpriced restaurant on Summerlin Avenue with few standout dishes. Though the restaurant’s tagline is “Mexican Soul Food,” it hardly lives up to this phrasing, with practically unidentifiable soul.

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senior special

To be honest, [the most important thing I plan on bringing to college] is instant food because when you’re in college you’re too poor for food. Kayla Rivera senior

Dorm, sweet dorm

don’tbring... PETS (though some colleges may allow fish)

Furniture

By JESSIE JALCA As seniors prepare to enter their prospective new schools, they begin to wonder how they will make their dorms feel like home. Here are some ideas to help get settled.

Plastic crates can serve as great seating for guests. For storage, stack them under a bed. Store: Walmart How much: $5.97-12.38

Dorm rooms are small. To save space, turn a metal waste basket upsidedown to act as a nightstand. Store: Target How much: $6.99-19.99

Keep a timeline of great memories with a string and some clothespins to hang the best pictures. Store: Jo-Ann Fabrics and Crafts How much: $1.99-4.99

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Bulletin boards are great for keeping calendars, notes, flyers and pictures organized and easy to access. Store: Walmart How much: $9.49 (Sparco Wood Frame Cork Board)

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Instead of buying expensive frames, use washi tape to frame the best photos and posters right to the wall. Store: Michael’s How much: $4.99

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Use a cheap plastic cup to keep pens, pencils and markers together for easy access. Then go on Pinterest to find fun ways to decorate it. Store: Dollar Store How much: $1

Miscellaneous

Use washi tape to line the edges of furniture (like a bookshelf, bed or desk) with fun designs. Store: Michael’s How much: $4.99

PRINTER: most campuses have a public one to use

Organize

Do It Yourself

Trash bags can get annoying, so getting a small wastebin may be a good investment. Store: Target How much: $6.99-19.99

Get an over the door shoe rack and fill it with snacks to avoid leaving the safety of your room for a midnight snack. Store: Walmart How much: $7.99-17

Buy a nice, decorative, stylish rug to add some color and spice to the room. Store: Walmart How much: $6.38 and up (Mainstays Polyester Shag Area Rug)

Purchase a small lamp to avoid using the overhead light and waking up a roommate during late night study sessions. Store: Walmart How much: $7.97-31.38

CANDLES: most colleges do not allow them on campus

WARDROBE: an entire wardrobe will not fit in the closet

DUPLICATES: coordinate with a roommate to determine who’s bringing a fridge, TV and printer. Sharing will save some space

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BYE BYE SENIORS

WHAT WAS YOUR MOST MEMORABLE CLASS?

Seniors’ last day of school is on Friday, May 20. All seniors will receive the senior checkout form, which must be turned in by May 26 to receive tickets to their graduation.

Ms. [Sydney] Olson’s AP Government class because she’s a very good teacher; she’s one of a kind. Edgardo Chavez, senior

14earn TOPtitle students

By NATALIE DISLA Out of 630 students schoolwide, 14 of them achieved the ultimate accomplishment of being the top of their class. “Our valedictorians represent a terrific senior class and I’m just so lucky to work with these kids,” Jennifer Hilley, AP Literature teacher, said. Besides studying and acing classes, these top 14 students participated in clubs such as Mu Alpha Theta, National Honor Society, theatre, varsity sports and yearbook. They also managed to maintain a social life and won superlatives (see pages 22 and 23). These students break the stereotype of being perfect. Other students can relate to these 14 as they also procrastinate, get distracted and embarrass themselves, too. While these 14 students have different quirks, talents and passions, they all share a similar sense of pride in their academics and a drive to succeed. Read below to see what makes these seniors unique.

RILEY BASSETT

Going to: University of Florida Planned major: Physics or Biomedical Engineering Clubs/Extracurricular: Football, National Honor Society, soccer and water polo Favorite class/ teacher: AP Chemistry with Coach Glenn Listort and AP Calculus with Terri Tachon Least valedictorianlike quality: I rarely do my homework at home, I try to get most of it done before I get out of school. If you could meet anyone who would it be: [Albert Einstein

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ALEXANDER BRITTON Salutatorian

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Going to: Rollins College Planned major: Political Science Clubs/Extracurricular: GSA, Interact Club, Key Club, Mere Words Book Club, Mock Trial, Model UN, National Honor Society, Spanish Club, Spanish Honor Society, Student Government Association and Quiz Bowl Favorite class: AP Literature with Jennifer Hilley Least valedictorian-like quality: I’m very easily distracted when it comes to studying. If you could meet anyone who would it be: My grandfather, Innocencio Roman. He’s the Atticus to my Scout Finch.

Going to: University of Florida Planned major: Pre-Med Clubs/Extracurricular: Flag football, National Honor Society, volleyball and yearbook Favorite class: Yearbook with Renée Burke. I couldn’t imagine my high school experience without yearbook in it. Hardest class/teacher: AP Calculus with Terri Tachon Fondest memory: Being crowned homecoming queen or beating Bishop Moore in volleyball for the first time in nine seasons. Least valedictorian-like quality: I procrastinate like it’s my life. Favorite movie: Mean Girls Most embarrassing memory: The whole gym and volleyball crowd sang to me on my 16th and 18th birthdays. Advice to underclassmen: High school isn’t just about getting A’s. It’s about getting involved in whatever makes you happy and enjoying some of the best years of your life.

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KURT CALABRETTA

Going to: Georgia Tech Planned major: Mechanical Engineering Clubs/Extracurricular: Crew, French Club, Marching Band and National Honor Society Favorite class: AP Psychology with Kelly Mahler If you could meet anyone who would it be: Aaron Zeng Favorite movie: The Wolf of Wall Street Least valedictorian-like quality: I get distracted in class pretty often.

Going to: University of Florida Planned major: Undecided Clubs/Extracurricular: Chorus, Math Club, National Honor Society and Theatre Most difficult class: AP U.S. History or AP U.S. Government (the class I got a B in) Favorite teachers: Cindy Sherden, Tiffany Weagley, Joanne Strickler and Nadine Love Favorite movie: Jumanji Biggest motivator: The fact that I had no idea what career path I wanted to follow, so I tried to prepare myself to be successful. Fondest memory: Spending time in theatre everyday and all the people I’ve got to know through that department.

MATTHEW CASLER

Going to: Northwestern University Planned major: Journalism and Political Science Clubs/Extracurricular: Legend yearbook EIC, Mock Trial, Model UN, Mu Alpha Theta and National Honor society Favorite Class: Journalism/yearbook with Renée Burke Ideal study location: Downtown Credo Hardest class: AP European History with Christina Baybay-Bykov Biggest achievement: Earning Florida Journalist of the Year If you could meet anyone who would it be: Upton Sinclair Least valedictorian-like quality: I’m a proprocrastinator.

NICOLE SWEGHEIMER

Going to: Baylor University Planned major: Marketing and missionary classes Clubs/Extracurricular: FCA, National Honor Society, Spanish Club, Spanish Honor Society and Young Republicans Nickname: Coley Favorite teacher: Terri Tachon Fondest memory: Hanging out with friends and other Boone students by worshipping God at the FCA huddle and prayer at the pole Biggest achievement: Traveling to Guatemala last summer on a mission trip and building stoves for people who didn’t have one Favorite movie: The Blind Side What do you like to do in your spare time: I like to ride horses and do outdoor activities like hammocking. Significance of keeping a 4.0: I decided in eighth grade that I wanted to be a valedictorian. I wanted to prove to myself that I can accomplish anything I set my mind to.

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WHAT WAS YOUR MOST MEMORABLE CLASS?

UCF’s CFE Arena will host the Class of 2016’s graduation on Tuesday, May 31, at 2 p.m. Each senior is allotted ten tickets, but if they would like more they can call the graduation ticket request line, 407-893-7200 ext. 6017297. Keep in mind these requested tickets will not be guaranteed.

Criminal Justice with Mr. [Joe] Windt because he’s a wonderful teacher. Anabella Maramara, senior

Valencia student earns title By NATALIE DISLA Through high expectations of herself and a strong sense of self determination, senior Jocelyn Hernandez earned the number one rank of the Class of 2016. “It was exciting; everything I did kind of paid off,” Hernandez said. “It surprised me because I was seventh at the beginning of the year, so I didn’t think I jumped that much in class ranking.” Although discovering her top rank in the class surprised Hernandez, from a young age, she knew she would receive straight A’s throughout the entirety of her high school career. “Getting straight A’s has been a norm for me,” Hernandez said. “I don’t expect anything different.” Taking seven college classes senior year helped her ranking soar. These college courses also taught Hernandez things she claims she could not have learned in a high school classroom. “Taking classes at Valencia has better prepared

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me for college life and made me more independent,” Hernandez said. As a full-time Valencia student, besides graduating high school at the top of her class, Hernandez will also graduate with an Associate of Arts degree. This gives her the opportunity to begin taking classes relating to her major as soon as she graduates high school. Besides being an honors student, Hernandez participated in BARC freshman year and girls’ weightlifting sophomore year. At Valencia she was involved in the Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation. This program exists in hopes of doubling the amount of ethnic students entering STEM related majors. “It opened my eyes to the professional world, like life outside of school and academics,” Hernandez said. This helped spark her interest in engineering and pursuing that once she graduates. Hernandez plans to attend the University of Florida in the fall and major in Chemical Engineering. Taking Chemistry Honors with Patricia Sayers O’Neill her sophomore year inspired her to major in a field relating to that class.

JESSICA EDWARDS

Going to: University of Florida Planned major: Dual degree in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Clubs/Extracurricular: Basketball, Chemistry Club, flag football and Math Club Most embarrassing memory: Running into a fence and chipping my tooth Favorite class: Chemistry with coach Glenn Listort Least valedictorianlike quality: I’m a multi-sport athlete and I go to bed early to get my eight hours [of sleep]. If you could meet anyone who would it be: Amelia Earhart

Going to: University of Florida Planned major: Political Science Clubs/Extracurricular: Always Wear Your Seatbelt Club, Baking Braves, FCA, HOSA, Math Club, Mu Alpha Theta, tennis and Young Republicans Favorite Class: U.S. History Honors with Nicholas Hortze Hardest Class: AP Physics C-Mechanics Ideal study location: Starbucks Least valedictorian-like quality: My tendency to procrastinate If you could meet anyone who would it be: Amal Clooney

BENJAMIN WILLSEY

Going to: Florida State University Planned major: Accounting Clubs/Extracurricular: Class council, FCA, Fitness Club, Math Club, Mu Alpha Theta, National Honor Society, and youth leader at Rethink Life Church Favorite teachers: Paige Caperton, coach Glenn Listort, coach Greg Odierno, Jennifer Hilley and Terri Tachon Ideal study location: Upstairs 300 building Hardest class/teacher: Art 2D with Cathy Rohe freshman year Significance of keeping a 4.0: My older sister was a valedictorian. I couldn’t let her be better than me. Favorite movie: The Star Wars series. There are multiple levels of symbolism that relate to everyday life and “The Force” is the coolest concept ever. What do you like to do in your spare time: Play ultimate frisbee, spikeball and basketball with friends

Going to: University of

Florida

Planned major: Chemical Engineering

Clubs/Extracurricular:

BARC, the Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation in STEM at Valencia and weightlifting

Most difficult class:

Chemistry II at Valencia

Biggest achievement:

Graduating with my Associate of Arts degree Fondest memory: Receiving a varsity letter Favorite class: Chemistry with Patricia Sayers O’Neill

NATHAN FONTAINE Going to: University of Florida Planned major: Information Systems and Pre-Law Clubs/Extracurricular: Crew leader for Discovery Church’s children’s ministry, FCA, Math Club, Math Lab, Mu Alpha Theta and tennis Favorite class: Colleen Dugan’s Digital Design classes Least valedictorian-like quality: I’m not a try-hard Most embarrassing memory: Getting a 43 percent on my accounting test.

KRISTIN RECKER

Going to: University of Florida Planned major: PreMed or Biology Clubs/ Extracurricular: CFE, flag football, Math Club, National Honor Society, peer minster at church youth group, soccer, Student Government Association and volleyball Favorite class: AP Calculus with Terri Tachon Most embarrassing memory: Screaming “welcome” really loud when an administrator came in to evaluate [Jennifer Hilley’s class].

KENDALL WOOD

Going to: Baylor University Planned major: Biology Clubs/Extracurricular: Cheerleading, Student Government Association, worship leading at church Favorite teacher: AP Biology with Jamie Bortner Hardest class/teacher: AP Biology with Jamie

Bortner Ideal study location: Outside on my back porch while it’s raining Fondest memory: Cheering at the endzone of the last few seconds of the Edgewater game sophomore year Favorite movie: Les Miserables What does it take to be a valedictorian: Patience and a lot of caffeine Least valedictorian-like quality: It took me until April of my senior year to finish my online course requirement Most embarrassing memory: I busted my back handspring at a home game when they called my name.

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STUDENT GOVERNMENT CREATES NEW TRADITION

WHAT SUPERLATIVE DO YOU THINK YOU WOULD WIN?

SGA is hosting the Senior Olympics today, on the football field at 11:30 a.m. All seniors will be dismissed from class during this time.

Best smile because I get complimented on my smile a lot and I have straight teeth. Emily Caceres, junior

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By CAMERON TOPERZER In accordance with school tradition, the Senior Class announced 40 superlatives to represent 19 different categories. Each year at the end of prom, attendees discover who won what superlative. The Class of 2016 voted on the superlative categories from April 4 to April 7 through eduballot. Then Junior Class announced the superlatives at prom on April 16. The awards include Most accident prone, Most likely to win a Nobel Prize, Best sense of style, Best smile, Most likely to hitch a ride and Most talented. Matthew Casler and Kendall Wood earned the Mr. and Mrs. BHS title. Casler is the Editor-in-chief of the Legend yearbook and Woods is currently the Vice President of the Senior Class and is also on the cheerleading team.

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BEST SMILE Alexis Bergan and Alana McCollin

BEST SENSE OF STYLE Jon Bartelt and Kelsey Byerly

BEST TO BRING HOME TO MOM AND DAD Landon Bosworth and Sorymer Lopez

MOST ATHLETIC Emily Colvin and Tyler Colson

MR. AND MRS. BHS Matthew Casler and Kendall Wood CLASS CLOWN* Samuel White and Brianne Dierksen

Ă&#x;ichoose Favorite slang term

Funniest moment

Favorite fashion trend

Best friend

Memorable teacher

Favorite football game

Hardest class

Most embarrassing moment

MOST ACCIDENT PRONE Mitchell Tyndall and Kristin Recker

BEST SCHOOL SPIRIT Bailey LaRea and Robert Strange*

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hilights featurestories SENIOR EXAMS

WHAT SUPERLATIVE DO YOU THINK YOU WOULD WIN?

Senior exams begin on Wednesday, May 18, and go through May 20. On Wednesday, seniors will have their seventh and sixth period exam, on Thursday, their fourth, third and second period exams and on Friday, their first and fifth period exams.

I’d say best dressed because I always try to look good at school. Mae Agcaoili, sophomore

MOST TALENTED Edgard Manso and Elena Berisha

MOST LIKELY TO HITCHHIKE Mitchell Capps and Sarah Lottman

MOST LIKELY TO BRIGHTEN YOUR DAY Madison Gonzalez, Nicole Swegheimer and Clayton Julian

MOST LIKELY TO BECOME A MILLIONAIRE Muhammad Saeed and Kaylin Garrett

MOST LIKELY TO WIN A NOBEL PRIZE James Payne and Jessica Edwards

MOST LIKELY TO BECOME PRESIDENT Ciara Tobin and Isaiah Rutledge

MOST LIKELY TO WIN THE LOTTERY BUT LOSE THE TICKET Quin Smith and Jackson Woods*

MOST LIKELY TO SHOW UP LATE TO GRADUATION Erin Johstono and Cody Trimble*

MOST CHANGED SINCE FRESHMAN YEAR Sydney Vanhook and Antonio Cento*

WORSE CASE OF SENIORITIS Bailey Mateer, Aidan Mehan and Edgardo Chavez*

MOST LIKELY TO APPEAR ON A REALITY SHOW Jacqueline Cruz and Bradley Herb*

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SPRING CELEBRATION

artsentertainment hilights WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE MOMENT FROM PROM NIGHT?

The Sound of the Braves will perform their spring concert tonight at 7 p.m.

Getting to have a great prom for my senior year and having a good time with my friends. Joshua Webber, senior

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SAY PROM. Front and center on the dance floor, senior Palmer Collins, along with other prom attendees, pose for a group photo. “[I enjoyed] the dancing because it was live, especially the fast paced dances because they’re way easier to dance to,” Collins said.

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DJ’s performed a varied amount of old and new dance songs in rotation throughout the night.

620 tickets sold.

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DANCING QUEEN. As the Cha Cha Slide plays sophomore Cassandra LaPlante dances with her date.

Prom puts a magical spin on a classic tradition By CARSTON CARASELLA Straight from J.K. Rowling’s world famous Harry Potter book series the Junior Class Council recreated the Yule Ball theme for prom. The dance displayed an abundance of colorful nods to the book series which included an ice sculpture of Hogwarts, actor look alikes and music from the movie adaptations of the novels. The lighthearted and exciting feel of the wintery ball helped bring energy and joy to both the faculty and student body. “There was an overall great response from both faculty and staff,” Jillian Rodriguez, Junior Class Council sponsor, said. “I’ve never seen the staff so involved with the theme.” Everything from the food to the props and layout of the ballroom aimed to provide a fun and exciting night for the attendees. The three DJ’s who performed throughout the night played upbeat songs that kept the energy at a constant high. “The theme and people I went with [made prom special],” senior Victoria Rice said. “Nothing compares to senior prom, you can’t beat that.”

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actor look-a likes hired to entertain the attendees.

KEEP PACE. Juniors Genesis Neidzwinky and Shaylee Carter dance at the front of the dance floor. “I enjoyed the more fast paced dancing because you could dance in a group and didn’t have to pick one partner,” Carter said. Two giant speakers flanked the ballroom’s dance floor while screens played music videos throughout the night.

dinner selections: beef, chicken and vegetable pie were offered along with a salad and bread side options and key lime pie for dessert.

70 dollars for seniors, $80 for juniors, and $90 for guests.

5 dress-up days with themes including tacky tourist, 90’s, extreme weather, Hogwarts house, and college day.

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FINE DINING. Before the dancing portion of the evening begins, junior Angel Gonzalez and seniors Andres Rivera and Michelle Guzman converse at their dinner table. MAKING AN ENTRANCE. After checking in Jessica Rodriguez and senior Kuldip Bhanote walk into the ballroom. The entrance greeted attendees with live music and a photoshoot set.

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FEELING THE BEAT. After dinner, senior Thomas Stevenson dances along to the Cha Cha Slide. “The ballroom was alive and full of energy,” Stevenson said. The DJ’s played a mix of classic and modern dance songs.