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BooM. Fireworks explode as fans cheer before the start of action as Orlando City plays host to the Vancouver Whitecaps at the Orlando Citrus Bowl in Orlando on Saturday, March 21, 2015.

Big year for the Big-o Orlando Citrus Bowl and Dr. Phillips Center stimulate Orlando economy By SaM SChiFFEr With the construction of the Dr. Phillips Performing Arts Center and the renovation of the Orlando Citrus Bowl, 2014 marked a year of expansion for the City Beautiful. Now called the Orlando Citrus Bowl, the stadium holds 65,000 people and is the temporary home for the Major League Soccer expansion team, Orlando City Soccer. In addition to soccer, the building held the 2014 Russell Athletic Bowl and is scheduled to

accommodate The Rolling Stones on June 12. With her South Orlando Soccer Club teammates, sophomore Olivia Page held the Orlando City banner at the opening ceremonies for the new team in the newly renovated Citrus Bowl. “We surged out passing TV cameras until we were in our predetermined spot. We stood as the crowd of people screamed and fireworks thundered in our ears and the national anthem was sung. All of my senses were overwhelmed,” Page said. Working for the firm that oversaw the renovation of the stadium,

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Similar yet different Triplets lead separate lives in each other’s company

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TriPlE ThrEaT. Outside their home, sophomores thomas, Jewell and Samuel Gentry Mickelson pose before their first day of kindergarten at Pershing elementary School. “[It was] scary but exciting,” Jewell Gentry Mickelson said.

give one insight into the life of a triplet the way talking to one will. Sophomores Samuel, Jewell and Thomas Gentry Mickelson would tell you that being triplets is no different from other sibling relationships. There is the usual trouble with coordinating after school activities, sharing possessions and bickering. “If we have a class [together] we will

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No one is picture perfect and girls should not have to grow up thinking they have to be. Meghan Cotton, editor in chief

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Just the way you are In a society that puts value on girls based on their looks, it is important to teach young women that looking like a model is not a goal to strive for. When 50 percent of girls between 11 and 13 see themselves as overweight, it is clear to see it is not an issue with them, it is the media and the way it portrays what “normal” girls look like. Watching a fashion show is similar to watching walking skeletons in fancy clothes. The girls are so thin, there is no muscle on their bones, and that is not, in any way, healthy. I will give credit to Victoria Secret models, however. Those girls do workout and make healthy choices when eating. The problem with the rest of America’s runway models is that their diet consists mainly of not eating, which encourages impressionable adolescent girls to do the same. Magazine modeling, however, is an entirely different set of rules. Often times, people featured on the covers of magazines are not models, but famous figures who are featured that month. These people do not starve themselves, in fact they are quite normal, at least until someone edits them with Photoshop. The media fixes acne, hides curves and elongates bodies to make celebrities seem long and slim. Famous actresses such as Jennifer Lawrence, who is no size 2, refuse to have altered photos published. In Meghan Trainor’s song “All About That Bass,” there is a verse that says “We know that [Photoshop] ain’t real, so come on make it stop.” The problem in our society is that girls do not know models are fake and strive to look like them. But girls should give another listen to Trainer’s song to see that the media is playing dirty tricks on us. To help combat the growing issue of anorexia, France has come up with the solution to end the body image issue. A new regulation will soon make it a crime to hire a model who has a body mass index below a certain number. Hiring realistic models may help improve body image issues amongst adolescents as well as adults who struggle with the mental disorder. So when magazines say that “Size 0 is the new 3,” take advice from Bruno Mars’ song “Just the Way You Are” and Pink’s song “Perfect.” Both encourage girls (and boys) to see the beauty that is in everyone, thin or “bootylicious.” Beyonce is also a great inspiration because she is a size 8 and she is still America’s Queen B, stealing mens’ hearts. The media needs to quit fooling everyone. No one is picture perfect and girls should not have to grow up thinking they have to be.

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Celebrity magazines boast about Jennifer Aniston’s secret to a summer body and fitness magazines show men how to get ripped in 30 days or less. While these articles can be helpful, the constant focus on the “perfect body” can negatively affect one’s body image. Teens critique their peers and then return home to berate themselves. It is a vicious, neverending cycle. Bodies are not meant to be cookie cutter. All bodies are beautiful and the media needs to show more diversity. Teenagers will not see the same body in the mirror as in a magazine. Photoshop and light tricks during photo shoots fool the public to believe men and women have perfect body shapes and proportions. The public is not stupid, they understand that magazines Photoshop their models. However that does not make it okay. Teens see these images and think they should look like that. Models have cellulite and stretch marks. Seeing those traits in an ad campaign makes it more real. It is unrealistic to want to have the same body shape as a retouched model. More companies should follow Aerie’s trend of featuring unretouched models in their advertisements and website. Realistic body representation is necessary. The sickly thin body is not only harmful to viewers but to models. France passed a new law on April 3 to ban excessively thin models. Fines and possible jail time await the agencies that hire underweight models. The law will help keep young minds from thinking uber thin is the ideal weight and body shape. Models starve themselves thin to be used as the ideal representation and to fit the designer’s outfit. They risk their health for their job. A law like France’s is needed throughout the fashion industry. Another major problem is the fashion industry’ size chart. The average woman is a size 8, most models are size 0-4. Plus sized models are a size 6 or larger, far from what plus sized really is. Plus sized models such as Tess Munster, otherwise known as Tess Holliday, have been helping pave the way for real plus sized models to have a better foothold in the fashion industry. At a size 22, Tess Munster has overcome bullying to become a activist for plus sized women.

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Showing a bigger diversity in body types will help young minds have a healthy relationship. Whether a size 2 or 22, people should be able to love their body without feeling they need to diet or starve themselves. A major side effect of the pursuit of the perfect body is eating disorders. Eating disorders are a serious reality for young people. Ninety five percent of people with eating disorders are between the ages of 12 and 25 but only 10 percent seek professional help. When body image is discussed, the conversation tends to lean to the female point of view. But men are told how big their muscles need to be and that thin or scrawny is not manly. Research shows that 1 in 4 sufferers of an eating disorder are male. Dieting and eating disorders are not interchangeable. Starving one’s self and calling it dieting is wrong. Healthy living is more important than losing five pounds every week. Parents need to teach moderation and the basics of healthy eating from a young age. When a child is 5, six cookies might be ok because the

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child will most likely burn it off on the playground. The same child at 15 will find it harder to eat the same six cookies and burn the calories. Parents should not only teach healthy living but positive body image. One may develop a negative body image if parents criticize the way others look or how they look. If a parent is berating his own appearance, children and teens will start to think this is the correct way to view their own appearance. There are simple solutions, such as when one’s body is complimented, do not argue. Accept the compliment and offer one in return. Making healthy lifestyle changes could make one feel better mentally and physically. Some bodies are healthy when thin, some are not. Society must stop implying that fat equates to lazy and that thin is always the healthiest body type. These snap judgments hurt men and women. Whether male or female, bodies are beautiful. Stretch marks, cellulite and tummies are not imperfect. These traits are just as beautiful as their thinner counterparts.

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Band is offering percussion training for any student who would like to enroll in a percussion class next year. All students will have the opportunity to audition for drumline. training is offered Wednesday, May 13 and 20 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. in room 10-167.

textbooks because it’s more of a basic way and it is easy to get side-tracked and get sucked into our social media [online]. Jasmine Veloz, sophomore

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Recent studies have shown an increase in the number of firefighters who develop cancerous cells after years of working in the field. They are exposed to toxins and carcinogens, both of which are on the warning labels on cigarettes. Fire stations have encouraged employees to get extra health screenings and have added ultrasounds to their annual physical.

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Winter Park restaurants ban outdoor smoking

Florida Hospital has partnered with Lynn Penyak, health programs manager for the American Lung Association of the Southeast, to start the “Breathe Free Winter Park” initiative. This initiative is voluntary and its main focus is to get restaurants in Winter Park to ban smoking on outdoor patios or extensions of their businesses. So far, 27 restaurants have agreed to the initiative including Starbucks, 4Rivers, Jeremiah’s Italian Ice, Panera Bread, Mellow Mushroom and Whole Foods. The initiative started to allow customers to enjoy their meals or drinks without having to inhale second-hand smoke.

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SING IT. Sheryl Crow performs as part of opening festivities for the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts in Orlando, Fla., on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2014.

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GOAL. Ricardo Kaka (10) scores a game-tying goal during the MLS match between New York City FC and Orlando City SC on Sunday, March 8, 2015, at the Orlando Citrus Bowl. The game ended in a 1-1 tie.

SC Advisors, Jay Berlinsky sees the Orlando Citrus Bowl as a major stimulus to the Orlando economy. “A new stadium makes Orlando more attractive to colleges and NFL to play games, attract concerts and special events like Monster Jam. All of these events bring people to the city who spend money, stay in hotels and go to restaurants. This economic impact generates jobs needed in the hotels, restaurants, etc.,” Berlinsky said. Capitalizing on the influx of visitors for the Orlando Citrus Bowl, city planners constructed the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. Opened to the public on Nov. 6, 2014, the new performing arts center features two full size theaters, the Walt Disney Theater and the Alexis and Jim Pugh Theater, the DeVos Family meeting room and two tiers with a lobby on each. The building, classified as structural expressionism in design, cost approximately $514 million. The Walt Disney Theater is specifically designed for the latest Broadway shows and classics such as Pippin and Phantom of the Opera. However, the venue prides itself on the intimacy that it provides for each of its inhabitants. Senior Victor Komives Prieto visited the theater to see comedian Bill Maher perform. “Overall, it was a really enjoyable experience. There are a few things which I did not love, like the entrance which is always overflowing, and the lack of actual food. However, those are little things. I would gladly go there again if I got the chance,” Komives Prieto said. In addition to the Walt Disney Theater, the Alexis and Jim Pugh Theater, named for the Dr. Phillips Center Chairman and his wife, is a smaller, 300 seat theater that is touted as a “multi-level and multi-purpose theater with amazing acoustics and a colorful ceiling of abstract artwork.” The Performing Arts Center advertises it as a perfect venue for weddings, galas, dinners, cocktail parties, stage performances, cabarets and other special events. Entering 2015, both venues look to revitalize Orlando’s downtown area with new shows, teams and businesses.

On April 28 crews photo/ ORLANDO SENTINEL began tearing down Tinker Field. The City Council voted to preserve the field as a community space but not to restore the stadium. The stadium opened in 1923 and has hosted baseball legends like Babe Ruth, Jackie Robinson and Sammy Sosa. The grass and diamond of the field will be preserved and construction members are working to resurrect a historical monument. The park is named after Chicago Cubs Hall of Famer Joe Tinker because the Chicago Cubs used the field for spring training. The Cincinnati Reds, Brooklyn Dodgers and Minnesota Twins have trained at Tinker Field.

Budget impasse

Florida Legislature has only a week left in its 60day planned session to pass a balanced state budget. Governor Rick Scott and the House of Representatives are in a standoff versus the Senate over budget, tax cuts and education spending. Legislatures will have to extend the session to a special session until they have a budget. They ended 3 days early.

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Riots injure Baltimore police

Riots broke out in downtown Baltimore early afternoon on photo/JERRY JACKSON/MCT Monday, April 27. The riots stemmed from a flier that spread across social media that declared “a purge” would take place at 3 p.m. The Purge is a movie in which what would happen is all laws were suspended. One police officer was unresponsive and six others suffered broken bones during the riot. The threat of the riots had police officers urge businesses, a city courthouse and the University of Maryland to close for the afternoon. The riots began in protest of police brutality against 25-year-old Freddy Gray. Gray died from spinal cord injury complications, which people believe occurred during his arrest.

New U.S. attorney general confirmed

On April 27, Loretta Lynch was sworn in as the 83rd attorney general, after Eric Holder left the position the previous Friday, having served for six years. Lynch is the first African American woman to hold the position as the nation’s top law enforcement official. She was previously the U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of New York. Lynch is expected to serve as attorney general for the rest of the Obama administration.

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HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT ONLINE COLLEGE COURSES?

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I wouldn’t like it because it would limit the face to face interaction that I expect from a college; it limits your potential. David Bruno, freshman

College offers alternative admission UF offers students a different enrollment option for incoming freshmen By MONIQUE MAHABIR The world is welcoming more and more technology within its sphere. This new technology has allowed for convenient advances in online education. The University of Florida has taken part in this initiative by launching the Pathway to Campus Enrollment, or PaCE program. The program is an alternative for those students who were not accepted for a traditional on-campus, four year enrollment at UF. For $3,876 a year those accepted to PaCE have the opportunity to take online courses for their freshman and sophomore years. Students can then take on-campus courses their junior and senior years. “Knowing there are many capable students who are denied admission to the UF each year, this is a way for us to extend an offer of admission to more students,” admissions officer Andrea Felder said. PaCE does not provide on campus housing. For those desiring the college feel, they can live in apartments near the Gainesville campus. PaCE students are able to purchase a recreational sports pass, purchase a meal plan to eat in on-campus dining facilities and participate in club or sport activities that are not student fee-based. PaCE provides a broad array of majors for online study ranging from Abnormal Psychology to Applied Human Anatomy and provides similar resources to traditional students; such as on-campus academic support and libraries. “Students are set up for success in the same way all students are; through knowledge learned in a class environment, with

academic and student support from advising to the dean of students office,” Felder said. Despite the cutting edge attempt at accepting a greater number of students within the UF sector, some highschoolers feel the program does not fulfill the true college experience. Initially, senior Robin Houstoun was excited after receiving her acceptance to UF PaCE , as UF was her dream school. However, after doing more research about the particular program, she realized that it was not a fit for her. “I compared the program to Florida Virtual School, which I hated; taking math and science [which is required for my major] would be killer,” Houstoun said. Houstoun wanted a school where she could be involved with on-campus activities and receive hands-on assistance throughout her studies. Houstoun was later accepted to Florida State University where she plans on majoring in nutrition and dietetics. Students considering PaCE should be those comfortable with online study, planning on saving money or those who need a flexible schedule. “I would like being in the PaCE program because there is a combination of online and college experience; it is easier to manage time,” sophomore Taisse Torres-Lorenzo said. Other alternative programs provided at UF include the Innovation Academy and a partnership program with Santa Fe Community College provided to both the colleges of Engineering and Design and Construction and Planning. “Do well in high school, get involved in school and community, take advice and learn from your teachers/ counselors, and breathe,” Felder said. With those tips, college bound students can find themselves eligible, whether it is for an online course program such as PaCE or the on-campus traditional route.

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Pro to UF Pace • Save money with 25% discount tuition • More flexibility for those with busy schedules • Convenience of studying wherever there is computer accessibility

Con to UF Pace • No on-campus living option • Limited access to student activities and sports

UF PaCe program will take away the original college experience; I don’t think people realize that. Robin Houstoun, senior

• Less face to face interaction with students and teachers

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will sit on opposite ends of the room,” Jewell Gentry Mickelson said. But there are some definite perks to being a triplet, such as being able to blame each other when you get into trouble and never being bored. “There is always something happening and there is never peace and quiet,” Jewell Gentry Mickelson said. On the other hand, for freshmen Shawn, Shawnyce and Shawnylle Sutton, being triplets means sticking together. Whether it is playing pranks on substitute teachers or attending class together, they are constantly in each other’s company. They have the same seventh period English class. “I have my sister in seven classes so I see her every waking hour of the day. It is stressful at times,” Shawnylle said. The Sutton siblings have worked to maintain balance between expressing themselves as individuals and forming one group. Their different tastes and personalities set them each apart. “We have different tastes in TV shows. One of my sisters likes romance, the other likes animal shows and I like crime scene shows,” Shawn said. Despite their differences, both sets of triplets intend to remain close in the future. “[If I were not a triplet] a part of me would be missing,” Shawnylle said.

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On May 18, seniors can begin ordering their final transcript in the guidance office. It may take a few weeks for transcripts to be delivered to the intended school. A physical copy will cost $5 while an electronic version will be free if sent to an in-state insititution.

I get so excited when I get a text from the bae. Pamela Surran, senior

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use slang in a sentence If you wear a long t-shirt, tights, and them [Jack rogers] sandles; you are officially basic. Japerah Taylor, senior

bae [bey] n. 1. a person who comes before anyone else 2. a significant other basic [bey-sik] adj. simple, uninteresting or boring

Just because your prom dress wasn’t on point, it doesn’t mean you have to be salty the day after. Kevin Monell, senior

crusty [kruhsti] adj. to be in a physically dirty, or gross, state of being hashtag [hash-tag] adj. a term to emphasize the phrase that follows it hater [heyt-ur] n. an individual who disrespects another, or exhibits rude behavior i can’t even [ahy / kahnt / ee-vuh n] expression. the inability for one to deal with the emotions or logistics of something else; overwhelming

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When you make it official with your boo, you have to make your side piece low-key. Lexys Garcia, senior

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After a breakup, twitter goes from 0 to 100 real quick. James downing, senior

low-key [loh / kee] adj. small in importance; v. to do so discretely; secretly on fleek [awn / fleek] adj. to be of a higher quality; perfect; on point salty [sawl-tee] adj. bitter or rude shady [shey-dee] adj. to be disrespectful slay [sley] v. to succeed; to do very well squad[skwod] n. a conglomerate of your peers swag [swag] interjection. used to express admiration or acceptance thirsty [thur-stee] n. one who craves the attention of those who they are romantically attracted to; v. overly eager turnt [turnt] n. to be, or to seem as if one, is under the influence of drugs or alcohol; v. to have fun, with or without the assistance of drugs or alcohol Yolo [yow-low] expression. you only live once 0 to 100 [zeer-oh / tuh / wuhn / huhn-drid] expression. to escalate quickly

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hilights We put up a great fight and that is all I could ask for. Ciara McCoy, senior

Squad stomps competition Softball ﬁnishes with winning season By naTaliE diSla A strong team chemistry, dedication and heart all contribute to a successful sports team. The softball team exceeded these expectations and had one of their most successful seasons (25-4) and nine out-of-thepark homeruns. The season began well, until the team faced West Orange on Feb. 11. Although the softball team was determined to not allow them to be victorious, they lost 0-11. “They defeated us emotionally and physically. I feel we could have put up a stronger fight if we would have gone in there pretending to not know who they were,” third baseman Kelsi Smith, sophomore, said. After learning to not let pressure get to their heads, like in the West Orange game, the team went on an 18 game winning streak, defeating teams such as Apopka, St. Cloud, Timber Creek, Dr. Phillips, Winter Park and Lake Minneola. In the beginning of the St. Cloud game on Feb. 20, the girls were ahead, until the Bulldogs scored, tying the game in the last inning and taking advantage of the girls’ overconfidence. The game then went into extra innings until sophomore Rachel Lopez hit a single and brought in the winning run. “We did not play up to the caliber that we should have played,” coach Robin Bradford said. However, the team evaluated their mistakes and tried to learn from them so they would be prepared in future games. “I learned to make every at-bat count because even though you may be ahead in the beginning, you never know if they will catch up,” freshman and first baseman Lara Dusing said. Consequently, the winning streak ended as they faced East River in the Metro Conference Championship on April 7. The game was close and went into two extra innings. While their defense was on point, they failed to produce the hits and runs needed to win the game. “They are a very tough team and we were not full headed into the game. If we were, we could have beat them. We did

CluTCh hiTTEr. While the team is down 0-2 against Astronaut high School (20-4), senior Sara Galvis hits an essential base hit. “I always put my team first. [When we are down] I want to at least contribute to any aspect of the game,” Galvis said. the team tallied their third loss of the season against Astronaut, 3-4, on April 10. photo/NAtALIe DISLA

not get into that mind-set until the last inning,” Smith said. They also lost their last regular season game against Astronaut High School, 3-4. “We probably should have won that game. We kind of just shut down,” junior Meghan Mansfield said. To offset the two recent losses the squad crushed and run-ruled, Cypress Creek and Dr. Phillips, 16-0 and 10-0, respectively, winning their district games and advancing them to regional semi-quarter finals. “I love [winning districts]. It’s history and nobody can take that away from them. It’s something that they’re going to remember forever,” Bradford said. After winning their district games, the softball team defeated Olympia, 2-1, in their first regional game. Senior Kayleigh Shumsky, Mansfield and Smith all made essential hits and contributed to senior Ciara McCoy and junior Meghan Sexton scoring. This win advanced them to regional semifinals and gave them another opportunity to face their rivals, West Orange. In the first five innings of the game, the rivals remained

in a stalemate and neither managed to score any runs because of the protective defense from both sides. Outfielders and seniors Sara Galvis, Ashley Vega and McCoy made no errors throughout the entire game. Both Galvis and McCoy made crucial defensive catches in the last inning. Galvis with a shoe-string catch in foul territory and McCoy with a diving catch in left-center field. In the sixth inning; however, West Orange scored three runs off errors in the infield and the softball team was not able to make a comeback and lost, 0-3. “Honestly, losing our last game to West Orange is the absulute worst feeling that you could have,” McCoy said. “But I am proud of how we played. We put up a great fight and that’s all I could ask for.” Although it was a tough loss, the teammates and coaches embraced all of the positive factors of their season, such as their strong team chemistry, winning district championships and only losing four of 29 games. “We have so much talent and we’re extremely passionate. We care about everyone on the team,” Chase Cassady said.

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relay for Life will take place on May 15 from 6 p.m.-12 a.m. at Blankner School. the theme this year is Birthday. the American Cancer Society sponsors the event and uses proceeds to fund cancer research.

When your teammates Pr - seeing how happy they get because the team really is like a family. Alexandra Sublette, junior

Track team seeks state title After extensive practices and grueling meets, four students landed on top

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PuSh iT To ThE liMiT. Juniors Aidan teel and Clayton Partlow and senior Jose Fuentes, race against 10 opposing teams at the District meet at Showalter Field on April 16. “Beating my personal record is the most important to me because I know I’ve tried my hardest to improve and it would mean I’ve succeeded.” teel said. Out of 31 participants, teel placed 14th, Partlow placed 12th, and Fuentes placed 10th.

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hErE CoMES ThE BridE. Sophomore Alec Bridwell jumps into the sand pit for the long jump event. “Long jump is exciting. You build all of your momentum and speed to achieve and explosion and jump as far as you can,” Bridewell said. riP iT. In the discus event, freshman Jae Crawford prepares for her release. “Seeing how far you’ve come from the beginning of the season to the end, and surprising yourself, is the most satisfying,” Crawford said. Crawford is the only freshman who advanced to the regional meet. her personal record in the event is 101 feet .

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BY roBErTo GuEVara Since December, when conditioning began, the track and field athletes have spent every weekday training with the hope that one of their own would compete at the state level. From the relay races to pole-vaulting, the boys’ and girls’ track and field teams have attended district track meets, set personal records and improved their individual scores. Ten students were able to outshine their competition and earn a spot at the regional competition. “[The team is a] well disciplined and cohesive group. I’m proud of the way every athlete progressed throughout the season,” distance coach John Hines said. Freshman Jae Crawford and senior Luis Rivera competed in shot put, senior Alexandra King and junior Colby Ritten it is called competed in the girls discus event, senior the region Ryan Harding and sophomore Spenser of death Blake ran in the 3,200 meter-dash, senior because of Jordyn Whitmer pole-vaulted, and sophomore Jewell Gentry Mickelson the talent participated in the long jump. level. At the meet, four of the 10 earned darcy Jeffers the chance to compete at the state level. girls track coach Rivera threw the shot put 50-8.5 feet, King threw the discus 113 feet, Gentry Mickelson leapt 16-11, and Blake ran two miles in 9:41.61. All four athletes placed fourth in their respective events. “[In] the last 200 meters of the meet I was in sixth place and I passed two kids. I [wasn’t] going to let these kids beat me and lose the chance to go to state,” Blake said. Blake found the comradery among the athletes pushed each of them to work harder in their individual events. With the support of their team behind them, the four students attended the state competition on May 2 at the University of North Florida in Jacksonville. “States was very interesting. I didn’t perform the way I would’ve liked but I’m still thankful. All of the athletes were so elite and fun to watch,” King said. Out of 32 competitors, Blake placed 10th overall running 3,200 meters in 9:52.8. Rivera threw the shot put 49-3.75 feet and placed fifth overall. Gentry-Mickleson jumped 15-10.5 feet placing 14th overall and King placed 11th overall for throwing the discus 109-4 feet. “[Our athletes] did terrific. It is very difficult to get to state. It is called the region of death because of the talent level in Central Florida,” head girls coach Darcy Jeffers said.

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Athletics physical night is on Thursday, May 14, in the Wayne Rickman Gymnasium from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Participating in the sport and the intensity of the competition. Luis Lezcano, senior

In the Zone

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Baseball interest rises “Kids think baseball is boring.” “Attendance is horrible.” “Baseball is losing money.” These are common arguments used by people who believe that baseball is “dying.” But the reality is baseball is not dying. It actually is doing the opposite. Let’s be honest, the MLB does have a lower number of average attendance than the NFL (30,437 for the MLB compared to 68,339 for the NFL). But this is to be expected when the NFL plays 16 games in the regular season and the MLB plays 162 games. So while the MLB averages only half the number of people per game that the NFL sees, the MLB totaled about 73.7 million people and the NFL totaled 17.3 million people. Attendance has risen since the last expansion in 1998, but it also has decreased since 2005. This is partly due to the “honeymoon effect” that new stadiums placed on the general public. The MLB will not admit it, but part of the reason why it saw a big increase of attendance during Bud Selig’s reign as commissioner is because of the 16 new stadiums built during his tenure. Of course, fans would flock to these new stadiums to see their teams play. Orlando City has sold out season tickets for next year’s season in their new stadium. The amount of participation does not translate into how popular a sport is. According to the head offices of Little League, about 2 million kids play Little League baseball. The record for participation in Pop Warner, the youth football organization, is 248,899 participants, or roughly 12 percent of the total for Little League. The amount of participants 13 and older who are engaged in bowling is 10.58 million. So if the participation numbers equated the popularity of a sport, we would see PBA bowling matches on Sunday afternoons instead of NFL games. Television ratings also do not correspond to popularity. Television ratings were high in the 1960s and 70s, but that is because of the limited options on TV. Nowadays, there are so many channels to choose from, whereas the options were very limited 40 years ago. We can not just use national ratings as a baseline. In Florida, we have channels like Sun Sports that provides us with our local teams’ coverage. If a game between the Diamondbacks-Padres was airing on ESPN at the same time as local favorites Tampa Bay and Miami on Sun Sports or Fox Sports Florida, which are you likely to choose? This was probably a poor example because it contained the Marlins, but you get the gist- people would rather see their hometown teams play. This concludes that regional coverage is rising and national coverage is understandably declining. Also, the MLB saw gross revenues that proved the interest in baseball is not extinct. They grossed $8 million last year and are expected to reach $10 million within a year or two. This is not money that a dying sport makes. Local teams are signing crazy contracts. For example, the Rays’ new TV deal is worth between $80-100 million. This is insane for a local deal. The Rays had a Nielsen rating of a 4.9 last year, which means about five percent of people with televisions in Tampa Bay and St. Petersburg tune into the Rays at any given time. This may not seem like a lot, but it actually is considering all the TV stations offered. The league recently signed a new national TV deal which totals $1.8 million and will earn every team an extra $25 million a year. This helped the Rays sign fan favorite Evan Longoria to a hefty contract extension. So, you can not call a league that grosses $8 billion a year dying. Little League numbers are booming. New regional TV deals that local teams sign totals big numbers. Attendance is still respectable. So baseball is not on the decline; it’s on the rise.

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HEAD TO HEAD. In the match against Oviedo Sophomore Dominick Orlando battles for the ball. “They always talk about how high I can jump and I think my athleticism plays a big part,” Orlando said. Orlando made 50 kills for the season.

Positivity not enough Boys volleyball team’s optimism fails to take them to play-off games By ALEXIS BUSKIRK Despite their strong players and skills, the team got off to a rough start in the first half of the season, losing four of their first five games, due to poor communication on the court and a lack of a strong bond off the court. “I was expecting us to do worse because at the beginning of the season we did not come together as well. Different people, different personalities,” junior Jason Hock said. After the tournament at Orlando Sports Center, where they beat Oviedo in three matches, the team continued with a three match winning streak. The team then went without a win for five matches despite the fight they put up in each match, winning at least one set in each of these matches. Despite their losses, the tournament at Orlando Sports Center and their victory over Oviedo was a turning point for the team as they started to work together. “We realized that when we come together as a team we can do great things. It was a light bulb moment,” sophomore Daniel Hermida, said. One of the ways the boys were able to come together as a team was by openly communicating frustrations with each other so the issue could be assessed and fixed as a team. “I want the team to know why they are frustrated so we can fix the problem together. When a player is frustrated his mental game suffers drastically,” Coach Gregory Kaplan said. The team gained a new positive outlook for the rest of the season leading to their victories over Colonial and Oak Ridge. Increasing their overall optimism was challenging to do since the team has difficulty getting back up when they are behind. “The mental aspect of the game had been our biggest struggle this season. The team plays well when we are winning, but had struggled to keep a positive attitude when mistakes are made or when we are losing,” Kaplan said. The team used practice time to review basic skills and build more complex skills. Players would show up to practice early for one on one time with Kaplan if they felt they needed to improve a specific skill. “They know that one player will not win the match, that it takes an entire team working together to do so,” Kaplan said. While they were optimistic, their positivity was not enough to defeat two of their last three opponents, Dr. Phillips and Bishop Moore. Both Dr. Phillips and Bishop Moore teams lost a minimum of five games in their season

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ACE. In the April 7 Freedom match, sophomore Karl Schaefer serves. “It is a sport and it is serious but there is always a time to have some fun,” Schaefer said. The team lost 1-3. and advanced to play-offs. The team managed to grab their eighth win of the season against Edgewater in the last game of the season, beating them 3-1. The team finished with a 8-13 record and a ranking of sixth out of 13 schools. They did not advance to play-off games. “It was sad being a senior [and not making it to play-offs] but they’ll make it next year. I’ll still support them,” senior Zachary Allen said. Anyone looking to try out for next school years’s team should check the Boone athletics site for open gym dates.

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The final SAT of the school year is on June 6. The last day to sign up is today, May 8, at 11:59 p.m.

Being able to hang out with my friends everyday because I consider them my family. Danielle Coqueran, junior

Girls tally Tds, dominate opponents Flag football ﬁnishes regular season 10-1 By naTaliE diSla Through a tight bond and strong leadership, the flag football team overcame obstacles they faced throughout the season. “In a lot of games we were tight in the beginning. But, after we figured out what to do, we were successful,” junior captain Emily Colvin said. The team’s first game of the season was against their rivals, Edgewater, so the pressure to succeed was high. They beat the Eagles 33-0. “[Beating Edgewater] is always a good feeling because we hate them so much,” senior Emily Stearns. Although, as the season progressed, the team was undefeated and only allowed three touchdowns within eight games, they still had several close games. On April 8, the team beat Jones, 24-6, with strong defensive efforts from juniors Katlyn Nicholson and Danielle Coqueran. “Beating Jones [was a major accomplishment] because they have a lot of speed on that team and our defense worked well to keep them from scoring,” Stearns said. The Timber Creek game was the teams’ first challenge. “[The game was difficult because] they have good, fast players who know

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the game well,” Stearns said. Instead of letting the skill of the Wolves intimidate them, the teamm used their opponents dexterity as a motivator and fed off of each other’s positivity. “Whenever we made a bad play or decision, we would give each other confidence and moral support to help us get through the game,” sophomore Jamari Ridley said. With this mindset and an eye on the prize, the flag football team defeated Timber Creek, 19-7. However, on April 14, their undefeated season ended as they fell short to Cypress Creek High School, 0-6. Although they attempted to come up with new routes, the Bears’ strategic defense made it difficult for the team to score the touchdowns they needed to win the game. They did not let the pressure get the best of them, though. “We tried to keep a good attitude and keep our heads up,” Colvin said. This positive attitude the team maintained helped them make a comeback in their next game on April 16 against University, 26-6, and helped them advance to district finals and maintain their record of 10-1. “It feels pretty great knowing we played hard enough and well enough to only have lost once,” Colvin said. The team’s strong chemistry also helped them win a majority of their

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games this season. Before each game, the girls form a circle to pray and then do a pep talk. The teammates also made spirit shirts that say “Everybody Eats,” a slogan the boys’ football team invented. “We pray and hold hands which strengthens our connection and bond with one another,” Ridley said. The team also consistently motivates each other on and off the field. “We have a good bond. We’re more than just a team,” Stearns said. This bond helped them defeat Winter Park, yet again, during their first district

game on April 27, which advanced them to the district championship game. On April 29, the team beat Jones High School, again, in the district championship game, 26-6. Coqueran, Nicholson and Stearns scored touchdowns in the game with the help of their quarterback, Colvin. Through their strong bond and leadership, the flag football team advanced to regional semifinals at Oak Ridge High School. Although their efforts were strong, they lost 6-12 against the Pioneers. They ended their with a total record of 12-2.

oFFEnSE. With her eyes on her opponent, junior Katlyn Nicholson runs to grab the flag. “It was a rough game because we were missing people but I think if we played them again we could definitely beat them,” Nicholson said. the girls lost to Cypress Creek, 0-6.

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specialfeature Festival goers prepare What to bring to a festival to make your experience successful By SaM EMSlEY Every year hundreds of thousands of people go to the biggest music festivals in the world, like Bonnaroo and South by Southwest to listen their favorite artist live. Music festivals like Coachella and Ultra, which take place in March and April, are known to get hot. With temperatures easily breaking into the 80’s and 90’s, having the right gear to tackle a music festival is essential. “Number one: if you have too much stuff you are going to be cranky. Number two: you’re going to be hot. And number three if anything gets stolen you are going to be mad,” sophomore Cardinal Hastings said. The first thing on any packing list should be water. Consume it before, during and after the festival. Standing and dancing for hours on end with thousands of other people in the hot sun is the perfect storm for dehydration and makes it a very real threat of which festival goers need to be aware. “[You should to bring] supplies you need like water and snacks if you don’t want to pay for food [inside the festival],” freshman Kevin Moore said. With the price of the ticket, transportation and a place to stay festivals, costs can reach into the thousands. Once inside the festival gates, one can expect high prices and long lines for food and other necessities. Being prepared with an abundance of snacks and a few meals planned out before attending a festival is essential. [I wear] shirts and t-shirts because it’s always hot,” Moore said. Shorts and a t-shirt are a must. Although a pair of jeans and a jacket may look great, one is putting themselves at an elevated risk of dehydration and heat stroke. Shorts and t-shirts are cooler and have the added benefit of fitting easier than bigger items like jeans. Having an extra outfit in case one gets dirty is beneficial too. Not only should one make sure to bring the right things, wearing the right outfit is essential to surviving a festival. Closed toed shoes can easily make or break a festival experience. Sandals may not provide adequate support or protection for those standing for 10 plus hours in the sun along with thousands of dancing people potentially stepping on one’s feet. Closed-toed tennis shoes or skate shoes can offer the full protection necessary while still being fashionable. What one brings to a music festival can make or break the experience. So in order to have a good time, plan ahead, bring the necessary items and be conscious of the weather. This will make for an enjoyable experience.

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On Tuesday May 12, senior exams in first, second and third periods will take place. On Wednesday May 13, Senior exam will take place in fifth period. On Thursday May 14, senior exams in fourth, sixth and seventh periods will take place.

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local and national fests attract youth Warped Tour, Earthday Birthday and more offer something for everyone By SaM SChiFFEr In 1969, half a million people descended on a 600-acre dairy farm in upstate New York for “three days of peace and music.” The Woodstock Festival became the first American music festival to sign major acts, gain national attention and remains one of the largest concerts ever. Today, music festivals are held all over the world and cater to all music tastes. Some concert series are exclusively one genre, such as the Electric Daisy Carnival which showcases the hottest electronic artists, and some have a varied music lineup, such as Coachella. Having attended Vans Warped Tour senior Melinda Nevarez recalls her time at the summer time event. “My experience was incredible. The music was great, the people were nice and it was all very exciting,” Nevarez said. Appearing this summer at the Tinker

Field community space, the Vans Warped tour is America’s largest traveling music festival whose lineup includes mainly hard-rock and alternative music artists, such as Memphis Mayfire, Black Veil Brides and Riff Raff. Similar to Warped Tour is Earth Day Birthday. Local radio station WJRR has sponsored EDBD for 22 years and is being put on at the Central Florida Fairgrounds. EDBD will feature big name hard-rock acts, such as Rise Against, former Guns n’ Roses guitarist Slash and Five Finger Death Punch. Junior Shawn Alford attended the rock festival for the first time last year. “I had a lot of fun. There are definitely some interesting characters out there. I’m going this year to see if they change it up at all,” Alford said. In addition to the countless local fests, like Big Guava, the Big-O, and EDC, music festivals all across the nation draw fans from every corner of the country. Most notably, the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in California has garnered increased attendance and notoriety since it started in 1999. Coachella has

attracted many A-list celebrities, such as Vanessa Hudgens and Jared Leto. The festival hosts a variety of acts, ranging from hip-hop to indie rock. Nevarez hopes to attend Coachella music festival in the future. “[I would like to attend] Coachella because of the activities, music and sleeping on the campus,” Nevarez said. Held in Chicago, the Lollapalooza music fest, created by Jane’s Addiction frontman Perry Farrell, attracts about 160,000 people over a two or three-day period and features well known artists in the alternative rock, heavy-metal, hip-hop and electronic music genres. Since they became popular in the early 1970’s, music and art festivals have become an American tradition and favorite pastime for millennials. Millions descend on the culminations of music and art every year, not just to sit and listen, but to partake in an experience that will last a lifetime. These cultural phenomenons unite all races, genders and music tastes in just a few days of music and art, accomplishing the original goal of the Woodstock Festival all those years ago.

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WhAt’S YOur FAVOrIte ASPeCt ABOut thIS SeASON?

the testing center is open every tuesday and thursday after school until 4:30 p.m. in room 229.

this season was pretty good. I enjoyed it a lot. We’re hoping to make it to state. Onassis Matos, senior catcher

Baseball battles opposition After having a solid regular season, the team seeks regional title

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Wind uP. In a game against timber Creek, junior timothy Kaiser winds up to pitch. “You have to work as a team and pick others up when they’re down,” Kaiser said. Kaiser pitched four innings and the team won the game 7-4.

By rYan linTon It is the first inning and senior outfielder Adam Anderson is up to bat leading off for his team. He smacks the ball, knowing it is a solid hit. This was just one of the moments in the team’s regional quarterfinal game against Apopka. They went on to win the game, 4-3, never giving up the lead they gained in the first inning after Anderson scored on a wild pitch. Senior Kevin King pitched five innings, allowing two unearned runs. “We have a lot of good hitters and good team chemistry. We bond and have a friendship like no one else,” sophomore catcher Noah Chevalier said. Before this, the team lost in a close game against Dr. Phillips in the district finals. The team split the season series with the Panthers, who finished the regular season 13-12. They came back from a two run deficit, and Anderson tied the game with a homerun to left field in the seventh inning. The Panther’s Yasin Chentouf hit a sacrifice fly in the bottom of the ninth to defeat the Braves, 3-4. The team started the season 12-3 and headed into the postseason with a 17-7 record. “We started off this season really strong playing as a team. Coach kept preaching to us that we needed to play a full seven innings and we have been doing that so we’ve been really successful,” senior Evan Lumbert said. Junior pitcher Timothy Kaiser had a successful game against Freedom in the 8A District 4 semifinals, striking out three batters in five shutout innings. Senior Ramon Alejo opened the game with a three run home run. Lumbert scored

two runs and had an RBI triple. In a metro conference game against Timber Creek, the team won, 7-4, coming back from a three run deficit to clinch the Coach kept Metro Conference Championship. Kaiser preaching gave up six hits and one earned run against to us that the Wolves. The Braves followed this comewe needed from-behind victory with a win against to play a Montverde Academy, 3-1, on Senior Night. full seven King struck out eight. Lumbert finished two for three with a home run in the first innings inning. and we “Senior night was my favorite memory have been because it was my first home run, which doing that, was amazing. I also pitched very well,” Lumbert said. so we’ve The team then struggled in the next two been really games against the Lake Nona Lions and succesful. West Orange Warriors. Evan lumbert When facing Lake Nona, the Braves senior outfielder/ fought, but lost in extra innings, 7-9. pitcher Anderson went three for three with two home runs, and four runs scored. Senior Quentin Davis also hit a home run. Alejo added a RBI. After the thriller against Lake Nona, the Braves fell to West Orange in another close game, 2-3. King allowed three runs in the first inning, but then went on to strike out nine batters. Anderson hit another home run, as did Alejo. “We have to play solid defense and have a good game at the plate [against Olympia],” Coach Peter Post said. The Braves faced Olympia in the Regional semifinals on Tuesday, May 5 at 4 p.m.

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hilights sports IMPROV JUSTICE LEAGUE

WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE PART OF THE SEASON? “My favorite moment was going to the regional finals [for volleyball],“ sophomore Chloe Frye said.

The Boone drama department is hosting a Justice League themed improve show tonight. The show is at 7 p.m. and costs $5 at the door.

WHIP IT. In a tough 5-12 loss to Oviedo, sophomore Tanner Woods takes a shot while dodging defenders. “From the beginning of the season our goal was to win the district championship a second time in a row, and it was a cool experience to see our hard work pay off,” Woods said. The boys finished their season 12-4 with their second district title win in two years.

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By SAM EMSLEY From regional championship games in softball and basketball to a 3-peat win against Edgewater, sports have had a successful year. The year began in the fall with football’s 3-peat win against rival Edgewater. The girls volleyball season that in an 0-3 loss in the regional finals with a final record of 27-5. The boys basketball team made a playoff run that ended in the regional finals. The boys lacrosse, flag football, girls basketball, girls water polo, mens golf and softball all won district title.

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1. 3-PEAT. With the trophy held high, seniors Daniel Guillot, Matthew Butler, and sophomore Noah Chevalier celebrate the third straight win over Edgewater. “It was my favorite memory of high school. There was so much hype going into that game.” Butler said. The boys beat Edgewater 24-14.

2. THROWING HEAT. Senior Chase Cassady throws a pitch in a game against Lake Howell. “I feel like we could beat anyone we put our minds to. It’s good knowing everybody has your back,” Cassady said. The girls finished the season 25-4, with a district title and made a regional semi-final appearance against Timber Creek, which they lost 3-0.

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SERVE IT UP. Jumping into the air, sophomore Nicole Lakman serves the ball to West Orange. “We got closer as a team and worked together to get better every time we entered the gym and set our goals higher everyday,” Lakman said. The girls played University in the regional finals, but lost 0-3, ending their 27-5 season. photo/Hanna Wilson

ßotherhighlights STATE APPEARANCES Competitive Cheerleading Regional Championship Appearances (Elite 8) Girl’s Volleyball, Girl’s Basketball and Boy’s Basketball Metro Championships - Baseball

District Championships Girl’s Volleyball Boy’s Basketball Girl’s Basketball Softball Girl’s Water Polo Boy’s Lacrosse Flag Football

Regional Appearances Girl’s Volleyball Boy’s Golf Football Boy’s Basketball Girl’s Basketball Boy’s Lacrosse Girl’s Water Polo

Competitive Cheerleading Baseball Softball Boy’s Tennis Girl’s Tennis Boy’s Cross Country Girl’s Cross Country Flag Football

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ORCHESTRA CONCERT

artsentertainment hilights WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MEAL AT PIG FLOYD’S? WHY?

The orchestra performs with middle school students at their concert Wednesday, May 20, at 7 p.m. in the auditorium. Everyone is welcome to the free event.

I got the pulled pork sandwich, it was great. A smokey and savory flavor, the pork was great. Sydney Van Hook, junior

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LET’S TACO ‘BOUT IT. The butter chicken taco ($2.95 each), and a shrimp and sausage taco ($3.79 each). The butter chicken taco has spiced chicken tikka, pepitas, jalapeños, cilantro, greek yogurt, roasted pumpkin seeds and jasmine rice served on a warm tortilla. The shrimp and sausage taco differs in everything but the tortilla and Greek yogurt, containing spice rubbed shrimp, North African chicken sausage, Mandarin orange samal, mint and toasted almonds. It easily satisfies taste buds with excellently blended flavors.

Urban barbakoa impresses customers Pig Floyd’s passes taste test with flying colors By JESSIE JALCA Located on North Mills Avenue, close to the new Mills Park development, Pig Floyd’s Urban Barbakoa can easily be missed in its hidden corner. However, those who find it are pleasantly surprised with the small restaurant’s well-prepared food. The outside dining area is ideal for larger groups or parties, or for someone who likes to enjoy the fresh air. Inside, one can immediately feel the welcoming and cozy atmosphere. Customers order immediately at the front of the restaurant before being seated, but at their leisure. Menus are offered by the entrance, and group orders can be made. After giving an order and paying, a waitress seats them in their preferred dining area: indoors or outdoors. Much to the delight of customers, the average wait time is no more than five to ten minutes, and the food is served at an ideally warm temperature. Pig Floyd’s Urban Barbakoa lives up to its name with its delicious Caribbean-styled meat. “Barbakoa” is a different way of spelling barbacoa, a form of cooking meat that originated from the Taino people. Aside from running out of certain foods, like the roasted chicken or ribs later at night, the barbacoa does not fail to impress with its food quality. Pig Floyd’s offers an assortment of sandwiches, tacos and salads for meals meant to be incredibly filling. For those feeling particularly hungry,

the Matahambre ($8.99), also known as the “Hunger Killer,” may be the best choice. The Hunger Killer is a grilled sub roll with a heavenly avalanche of rich oakwood smoked brisket, mayonnaise, grilled tomatoes, pickled carrots, greens and a luscious over easy egg placed delicately on top. Another option might be the Big Floyd ($8.79), a perfectly toasted sub roll with well-seasoned oakwood smoked brisket and sliced chicken sausage, homemade sweet barbeque sauce and citrus peanut slaw, with salted french fries on the side. Impeccably fresh lettuce and fruits make for a flawless combination of flavor and easily satisfies all hunger. For those looking for something hot and spicy, the Barbakoa Bánh Mì ($7.99) is an option. Served with juicy oakwood smoked pulled-pork, lucky dragon sauce, ginger garlic aioli, pickled vegetables, jalapeños and cilantro on a toasted sub roll, this sandwich is guaranteed to satisfy spicy cravings. The butter chicken taco is another choice that proves to be spicy ($2.95 each). This taco is loaded with spiced chicken tikka, pepitas, jalapeños, cilantro, roasted pumpkin seeds, Greek yogurt and jasmine rice served on a warm tortilla. Someone looking for creative new blends of flavors might order the delicious shrimp and sausage taco ($3.79 each). It satisfyingly contains spice rubbed shrimp, North African chicken sausage, Mandarin orange sambal, Greek yogurt, along with mint and toasted almonds on a tortilla. Barbakoa meat platters are also available, ranging from $8.99 to $22.99.

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EGGSTREME. The Matahambre, or “Hunger Killer,” is an oakwood smoked brisket, chimichurri, mayonnaise, grilled tomatoes, pickled carrots, greens and an over easy egg on a grilled sub roll ($8.99). A side of french fries is an extra $1.95. These include oakwood smoked brisket, oakwood smoked pulled-pork, spiced roasted half chicken, half a rack or a full rack of oakwood smoked St. Louis ribs, or North African Chicken sausage and shrimp. The North African chicken sausage and shrimp is served with rice, plantains, tikka and chimichurri. Salad-loving customers can choose between a barbakoa caesar salad ($5.99) and the Skinny Sow ($7.99). The caesar salad is comprised of tossed fresh romaine lettuce and baby kale, barbakoa croutons, roasted peppers, pecorino and romano cheeses, and eggs. The Skinny Sow is tossed fresh field greens, spiced walnuts, green apples, roasted beets, shaved fennel, goat cheese, watermelon radish and apple cider vinaigrette. All sides are $1.95: Cuban black beans and rice, fried plantains, fried yuca, grilled corn on the cob, french

fries, apple fennel slaw and grilled seasonal vegetables. Sandwiches are served along with french fries. Desserts are each $4.99. The Black and Tan consists of rich dark chocolate brownie bites, pleasantly sweet chocolate chip cookie chunks and cookies and cream pudding. The Pig Pickin’ Parfait is a delicious homemade vanilla cake topped with diplomat cream and toasted pecans alongside fresh pineapple and Mandarin oranges. The Cuban Banana Pudding is an incredibly appetizing homemade cinnamon and lemon custard with bananas and vanilla wafers topped with whipped cream. Pig Floyd’s Urban Barbakoa is similar to Four Rivers Smokehouse in its set up, but with keeps its own Asianfusion kind of twist on flavor, and it offers much more than expected, with excellent service, food and dining.

Sun. 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mon.-Thurs. 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m. - 12 a.m.

How much: $2 - $23 Beverages: soft drinks, lemonade, iced tea; free refills

Extras: vegetarian options

Online: www. pigfloyds.com

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hilights artsentertainment I’M FIrSt SChOLArShIP

WhAt eVeNt Are YOu MOSt LOOKING FOrWArD tO IN MAY? “I am looking forward to the Avengers because Scarlett Johansson is in it.” Noli Murtovic, sophomore

I’m First! is a $4,000 scholarship ($1,000 per year, renewable for four years of college) awarded to up to 10 graduating high school seniors who will be the first in their family to go to college.

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epcot International Flower and Garden Festival begins Yearbook distribution day. Seniors at lunch, 9-11 grade after school- 3 p.m.

11 Steve Von till A Life unto Itself album releases

12 Senior final exams periods 1, 2, 3 Surfer Blood 1000 Palms releases

13 extra yearbooks on sale in room 224, after school only for $100 cash.

Mad Max Fury road and Pitch Perfect 2 releases in theaters at midnight.

Senior final exam period 5

Seniors final exams periods 4, 6 7

Destiny : house of Wolves expansion releases

Anti-Flag American Spring releases

Memorial Day

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Damaged Bug Cold hot Plumbs releases

Stephen Kings Finders Keepers releases

Frank zappa Dance Me this releases

Armored Saint Win hands Down releases

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Gabriel Iglesias “Fluffy” performs at the CFe Arena

16 epcot International Flower and Garden Festival ends

Spring Football game against Bishop Moore and Dr. Phillips at Bishop Moore high School, 7 p.m.

Splatoon releases exclusively on the Wiiu

Nick Diamonds City Of Quarts releases

21 Graduation at the CFe Arena8 p.m.

the Witcher 3 video game releases on consoles and PC

Baccalaureate will be held at the First Presbyterian Church, Downtown Orlando, beginning at 3 p.m.

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WOrDS OF ADVICe tO uNDerCLASSMeN

MOSt MeMOrABLe CLASS/teACher

take school seriously and focus on the work you’re given because it’s harder to catch up once you are older and it’s harder to raise your GPA when you’re so behind. Jordan Mastin, senior

Freshman year, Ms. Watt’s class. It was intensive reading and probably the most fun class of all my high school. It was more interactive and she cared about her students. Carlos Cruz, senior

10come out onToP students

By Ciara MCCoY When one thinks of a valedictorian, he thinks of someone who is always studying and has no free time. These valedictorians tried to break the stereotypical “nerd” mold. From knitting to cheerleading to playing the violin, their interests are diverse. The top 10 are involved in clubs such as National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta and sports. Aside from the numerous clubs they are involved in they also have an assortment of Advanced Placement classes they have aced. While these 10 students have different interests, they share a commonality of their perfect grades and their drive to not be average.

ClairE CollinS Going to: Undecided Planned major: Undecided Clubs/Extracurricular:

National Honor Society, Math Club, Mu Alpha Theta, Spanish Honor Society, Cross Country, Track & Field, Soccer, Flag Football, Writing Center Favorite teacher: Mrs. Bykov

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alEXandra CorroW Salutatorian Going to: University of Central Florida

Planned major:

Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Clubs/Extracurricular:

Math Club Parliamentarian, Interact Club Treasurer, Spanish Club Treasurer Most difficult class: AP World with Mrs. Bykov

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Going to: University of Florida Planned major: Electrical

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Going to: Rollins College Planned major: Theatre Studies Clubs/Extracurricular:

Engineering

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Empowerment Club, Speech and Debate Club, Math Club, Mu Alpha Theta, National Honor Society Most difficult class: AP Physics C: Mechanics with Mr. Undieme

Math Club, Mu Alpha Theta, National Honor Society

Worst/Embarrassing Memory: Getting C’s and D’s in seventh grade.

Thespians, French Honor Society, National Honor Society Favorite Class: AP Literature with Mrs. Hilley

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FONDeSt MeMOrY

Dr. Tachon’s class because it actually made me like math for the first time in my life. Del herman, senior

Being a part of chorus, it’s the most fun and welcoming group. It has made my high school experience better with all the things we do like the retreat and MPA. Marissa Baker, senior

Shinner has perfect GPa Student focuses on drive to learn new things By Ciara MCCoY According to senior Matthew Shinner, discipline and determination are what it takes to become a valedictorian. Shinner is the top valedictorian with a weighted 5.14 GPA. “[My biggest motivator was] my drive to learn new things,” Shinner said. According to Shinner, balancing classes, extracurricular activities, and his social life was his biggest struggle. With 14 AP classes over all four years and classes at UCF, Shinner had to plan and balance his time accordingly. Aside from keeping a perfect grade point average, Shinner participated in a variety of clubs including: Quiz Bowl, Spanish Honor Society, National Honor Society, Orchestra, Math Club, Mu Alpha Theta and Tactical Wizardry Club. And other than these clubs on campus, Shinner

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Going to: University of Florida Planned major: Undecided Clubs/Extracurricular: Varsity

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Cheerleading, Sophomore Class Treasurer, Student Body Senator, Math Club, Mu Alpha Theta Secretary, National Honor Society, FCA, Chemistry Club, Spanish Club Fondest Memory: Getting to cheer on the sidelines of the Edgewater Game

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Planned major: Health

Science and Health Service Administration

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National Honor Society and Math Club Favorite class: Health Science 1 and 2.

also became an Eagle Scout, which he considers his biggest achievement. Not only does he have to balance extracurricular activities, but school work as well. “[My hardest class was] AP Spanish with Sra. Irizarry. To help pass, I tutored others in Spanish to practice my own skills,” Shinner said. Shinner wasn’t only concerned with getting an A but in what he took away from each and every class. “[I think you should] not focus on the letter grade but on what you learn from your classes,” Shinner said. According to Shinner, with enough focus and determination, any class is passable. Shinner advises incoming freshman to not over commit, but focus on two to three things one loves and stick with those. Going along with this, his favorite class is AP Physics with Mike Undieme who he has had three out of his four years because of how helpful Undieme has been. Shinner will attend the University of California, Berkeley in the fall and plans to major in physics because of his fascination with the subject.

Going to: University of California, Berkeley Planned major: Physics

Clubs/Extracurricular:

Quiz Bowl, Spanish Honor Society, National Honor Society, Orchestra, Math Club/Mu Alpha Theta, Tactical Wizardry Most difficult class: AP Spanish with Sra. Irizarry

Biggest achievement:

Becoming an Eagle Scout Fondest memory: Beating Edgewater in a Quiz Bowl match this year. Favorite class: Physics with Mr. Undieme

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Going to: Pace University Planned major: Undecided Clubs/Extracurricular:

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Planned major: Mechanical Engineering

Clubs/Extracurricular: Math Club, Mu Alpha Theta, French Club, French Honor Society, Art Club, Empowerment Club, Quiz Bowl, National Honor Society Biggest motivator: My Mom. Coming home with a B was not an option.

Competitive dance team, Bravettes, National Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society, Spanish Club, Math Club, Mu Alpha Theta, Chemistry Club

Most embarrassing memory:

Failing a Finance test freshman year. I got a solid 40 percent.

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LAST DAY OF SCHOOL

COMMITTED SENIOR NOT PICTURED

The last day of school for underclassmen will be Wednesday, June 3.

Emily Stearns committed to Nova Southeastern to play soccer.

Seniors show commitment

By MACKENZIE MOCK As the school year ends and seniors graduate, student athletes look ahead to their collegiate athletic careers. After four years as Braves, 22 seniors will step on the field, court or course as apart of new teams. Star athletes from basketball, football, baseball, softball, soccer, volleyball and golf will continue onto the next level of play. Some were offered full rides, others are just going to play the sport they love. No matter what, these kids have put in hours of hard work at practices, games and conditioning. From off-season to district games these athletes have been on their games. This spread highlights athletes continuing onto the next level.

Student athletes look toward the next step in their careers

Thomas Townsend Football University of Tennessee Oakley Attaway Volleyball Wingate College

“Tennessee has a great football tradition and it had a family environment so I felt very comfortable there.”

“[The best moment at my official visit was] getting to practice with the team and see what they’re like and how they work.”

Cooper Jeffers Baseball High Point University “The best moment of my official visit was when they officially offered me. All of the hard work I had put in had finally paid off and I felt relieved.

Collin Weinland Football Southestern University “I liked the campus and staff and I felt at home.”

Alexandra King Soccer, Track & Field Wofford College “I really liked the team and coaches and I love South Carolina.”

Chase Cassady Softball Liberty University

Ramon Alejo Baseball The University of Mississippi

“[I’m most looking forward to] coming in and getting better.To strive to become all that I can and just loving the game.”

“They offered me a great scholarship and they have a quality baseball team.”

Mao Young Golf Saint Leo University “[I’m most looking forward to] meeting my new teammates and living on my own.”

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SENIOR PICNIC

SENIORS COMMITTING AFTER DEADLINE

The senior picnic will be on Monday, May 18 at 12 p.m. It will be right after the senior clearance meeting. All obligations must be will be cleared before seniors receive graduation tickets.

Matthew Butler and Logan Smith both committed to play football at Huntington College located in Alabama. They signed on May 6.

Ciara McCoy Softball Saint Leo University “I think I’ll miss just playing on that field. We had so much fun the past four years, it’s just hard to think that we won’t ever be here again.”

Daniel Ward Football Berry College

Quentin Davis Baseball, Football South Florida State College

“I thought it would be the best fit for me. Also I liked that they are a newer program.”

“[I’m most looking forward to] being able to play football and baseball at a whole new level.”

Jose Melendez Basketball Florida College in Tampa

Kevin King Baseball University of Central Florida

“[My favorite moment from my official visit was] when I got there we went to the gym and one of the players did this crazy dunk and it blew my mind.”

Adam Anderson Football South Dakota State University

“I liked it’s location and how the program is on the rise.”

“[I’ll miss] the coaches and saying brave at the end of the national anthem.”

Ashley Vega Softball South Florida State College

Cassandra Ketchum Basketball Anderson University

“I really liked the environment and the girls on the team.”

“I’ve learned to play every game like it’s your last and enjoy every moment.”

Jeremy Bouton Basketball Anderson University “I grew up as a player and person playing for Coach Shirley. Also, I learned how to be a better leader.”

Robert Simmons Baseball Indian River State College

Sarah Combs Soccer Tusculum College “[I’ve learned] that you have to put yourself out there and let lose and have fun.”

“[I’ve learned to never give up and play all seven innings at 100 percent.”

Neysha Gonzalez Rosa Volleyball Monroe College “[I’m most looking forward to] being with my teammates and getting to know them.”

Javon Richards Football Limestone College “[I’ve learned] that working hard in practice and going the extra mile shows on the field and in game situations.”

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NAehCY SChOLArShIP

WhAt WILL YOu MISS MOSt ABOut hIGh SChOOL?

Applications are available in College and Career. the National Association for the education of homeless Children and Youth will provide two $2,000 scholarships. Applications are due June 19, 2015.

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I will miss chorus because it’s something I love to do and I’ll miss everyone in it. Caroline Smith, senior

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College: Pratt Institute, New York City

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I picked Pratt because I wanted to be in a city for artists and so much cultural development. It’s like the Paris of America.

rachel hernandez, senior

Duke university 1

Auburn university 3

university of Alabama 3

university of Florida 4 university of Central Florida 8 Florida State university

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Students going into the military out of high school

Information gathered as of April 21 from College and Career

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WHAT ARE YOU MOST LOOKING FORWARD TO?

WORDS OF ADVICE TO UNDERCLASSMEN

May 15, 2:14 p.m. That’s when life begins. Christian James, senior

Treat every moment like it’s valuable because it will be over before you know it. Kennedy Lawrence, senior

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1. Biomedical Engineering 2. Biochemistry 3. Computer Science 4. Software Engineering 5. Environmental Engineering 6. Civil Engineering 7. Finance 8. Mathematics 9. Nursing 10. Pharmacology

1. Biology: Nurse Practitioner, Health Educator, Biochemist, Biologist 2. Business: Accountant, Banker, Book Keeper, Clerk, Economist 3. Chemistry: Chemist, Lab Assistant, Biochemist, Registered Nurse 4. Computer Science: Software Developer, Computer Programer, Web Developer, Computer Analyst 5. Creative Writing: Journalist, Book Publisher, Editor, Technical Writer, Author 6. Criminal Justice: Police Officer, Detective, Private Investigator, Paralegal 7. Economics: Economist, Analyst, Financial Assistant, Statistician 8. Engineering: Engineer, Logistician, Salesman, Operations Manager 9. English: Teacher, Journalist, Book Editor, Author, Digital Copywriter 10. Environmental Science: Livestock Manager, Research Scientist, Teacher, Botanist 11. Finance: Financial Analyst, Personal Financial Advisor, Sales Agent 12. History: Teacher, Lobbyist, Museum Curator, Researcher 13. Journalism: Journalist, News Anchor, Creative Writer, Photojournalist 14. Mathematics: Economist, System Analyst, Mathematician, Information Scientist, Teacher 15. Marketing: Marketing Manager, Accountant, Sales Manager 16. Multimedia Management: Producer, Graphic Designer, Public Relations Director 17. Nursing: Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Office Nurse 18. Philosophy: Teacher, Solicitor, Barrister 19. Photography: Photojournalist, Teacher, Free Lance Photographer, Professional Photographer 20. Physics: Physicist, Meteorologist, Astronomer, Engineer 21. Political Science: Politician, Lobbyist, Journalist, Lawyer 22. Psychology: Psychologist, Teacher, Social Worker, Psychiatric Technician 23. Sociology: Sociologist, Social Worker, Counselor, Teacher

By CIARA MCCOY College is steadily approaching and now the question is, what will one major in during their years in college. Take this quiz to see where one’s interests are leading to and then see what job one can get with that major.

MAJOR life decision

1. Business 2. Psychology 3. Nursing 4. Biology 5. Education 6. Criminal Justice 7. Economics 8. English 9. Communications 10. Computer Science

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by nature? kinda

Do you want to work on people?

Do you like The picture kind books? yes

Do you want to study them? yes

What about animals and plants?

photography

What do you like about Researching them?

What do you want to learn about? The brain

How much do you like math?

BIOLOGY

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study different eras? yes

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just math

Are you techsavy?

history

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Are you concerned about how and why we’re here?

complex

PHYSICS

yes

basic or more complex stuff?

Are you interested in no business?

Do you code?

yes

yes PHILOSOPHY yes

Do you like politics?

basics

stocks

How much do you like to a little BUSINESS create things? a lot

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COMPUTER SCIENCE

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Myths and Facts about College Majors MYTH: I can only choose one major. A lot of schools allow you to double major or even triple major. MYTH: Most people decide their major as high school seniors. Some people go to college knowing exactly what they want to do with their life. About 50 percent of people have no idea what they actually want to study. MYTH: I should choose my major my first semester of my freshman year. You do not start your major courses until your junior year, so you have time to decide what you want to do. A lot of schools will not ask you to look into what you want to major in until your sophomore year. MYTH: When I declare my major, I’m locked in. In college, 70 percent of students change their major at least once. You can change your major at any time and it is usually easy to change majors. But if you do it too much, it might take you longer to graduate. MYTH: My major will dictate my career. Only 27 percent of college graduates have a career related to their major. Your major could determine your career path, but not always. You could end up doing something completely different regardless of your major.

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[I would want to win] Most Likely to be President because I think I would be a good symbol of authority. elizabeth Brady, senior

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Senior Superlative

By STEPhaniE landiS Senior superlatives are a way for the class of 2015 to see how one’s peers will remember them from high school. The Senior Class Council decides the year’s awards, and then asks seniors to vote for one male and one female they think fits each category. While there was the traditional, like Mr. and Mrs. BHS and Class Clown, there were some new additions, like Best Car and Most Likely to Win the Lottery and Lose the Ticket. The class of 2015 voted on the superlatives March 30 to April 3, then heard who won for each category at the end of prom on April 18. Aside from superlatives, fill in the answers to fulfill your high school notables:

Mr. AND MS. BhS Drew Schofner and Lauren hutsell

Favorite slang term Most watched YouTube video My favorite place to eat

BeSt SChOOL SPIrIt Favorite piece of clothing to wear

McKenna Crager and emile Schmidt

Must have item Memorable teacher Favorite place to go after school

WOrSe CASe OF SeNOrItIS

Song i can’t get out of my head

Aleczander Beshere and Tara Wolfinger

hardest class Funniest moment this year

MOSt LIKeLY tO APPeAr ON A reALItY ShOW

My favorite high shool experience

Amanda Bordonaro and Luis Difo (not pictured)

BeSt tO BrING hOMe tO MOM AND DAD (not pictured) elijah Matthews rachel Goldenberg

BeSt CAr ramon Alejo and Madison Martinez

CLASS CLOWN Gillian Jijon and Mathew Mills (not pictured)

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hilights seniorfeature OCPS hALL OF FAMe Orange County Public Schools is celebrating its first 145 years, with a gala celebration and inaugural hall of Fame induction ceremony. On May 15, the community will gather at the rosen Shingle Creek resort. tickets are on sale now at www.hallofFame.ocps.net.

IF YOu COuLD WIN ANY SuPerLAtIVe, WhAt WOuLD YOu WANt tO WIN? [I would want to win] most likely to go to outerspace because I’ve always had outreaching visions to the stars. Connor Neibelein, senior

MOSt LIKeLY tO WIN the LOtterY AND LOSe the tICKet

BIGGeSt DreAMer Kerry Alce and Pamela Surran

Benjamin Beck and Kylee Angelo

MOSt LIKeLY tO BeCOMe A MILLIONAIre Scott Gerben and Claire Collins

MOSt LIKeLY tO BeCOMe PreSIDeNt

MOSt AthLetIC Adam Anderson and Cassandra Ketchum

Wesley harper and reagan robins

MOSt ChANGeD SINCe FreShMAN YeAr Justin Spitz and Cianna Piercy

MOSt LIKeLY tO WIN A NOBeL PrIze

MOSt LIKeLY tO WIN AN OSCAr

BeSt SeNSe OF StYLe

Del herman and huong Dang

roberto Guevara and Katelyn Lang

Frank Nelson and Karissa ramos (not pictured)

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BeSt NICKNAMe

Karina ramierez and Daniel Guillot (not pictured)

Lauren “Fluff” Duffy and Jeremy “Worm” Bouton (not pictured)

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SUIT RENTALS

WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE PART OF PROM?

CFE Arena is offering Suite Rentals for the Graduation Ceremony. Please send all inquiries via email to: CFE Arena Group Sales, Stan Macko at stan.macko@ucf.edu. This will be on a first come, first served basis and will only be handled through the CFE Arena Sales Group office.

The senior video because it brought back memories of my high school days. Diane Laureano, senior

What a night, old sport

THE WAVE. Junior Alexandra Sublette grabs her peer’s hands to dance. “[My favorite song] was ‘Uptown Funk’ because the energy in the room heightened when it came on,” Sublette said. Sublette’s favorite memories from prom were being asked to dance by Mr. BHS, Drew Shofner, and giving out the senior superlatives at the end of the dance.

By MEGHAN COTTON Located at the Wyndam Hotel and Resort on International Drive, the Great Gatsby themed prom was on April 18. Starting at 7 p.m., students had a three course meal before a night of dancing. These are a few of the moments captured that night. photo/HANNA WILSON

SLOW DANCE. During a slow song, senior Jaileen Henriquez dances with her boyfriend, junior Kenny Perez. “[My favorite song the DJ played was] ‘Vivir Mi Vada’ by Marc Anthony,” Henriquez said. Her favorite memory from prom was her friends coming together to have a good time. BREAK DANCE. Peers surround senior Conor Curry as he dances. “[My favorite part of prom was that] I started three or four dance circles,” Curry said. Curry also enjoyed wearing a tux and the chicken dinner. photo/MATT CASLER

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#fastfigures

697 total prom tickets sold in 2015

441 tickets sold to seniors

147 tickets sold to juniors

percent of eligible students attended prom

dollars for a senior to purchase a prom ticket

109

guests attended prom 2015

FEEL THE BEAT. On the dance floor, seniors Cassidy Schad and Janessa Toledo dance to an upbeat song. “I’d say [my favorite song was] the ‘Cupid Shuffle’ because I learned a new dance move,” Toledo said. Her favorite memory was catching up with old friends.

photo/MATT CASLER