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1 in 6 of fatal car accidents occur because of drowsy driving

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of students say homework is the main cause of their lack of sleep

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By CARLY MEYER With three tests looming and two projects due on Friday, the typical high school student is loaded with school work and often finds himself falling behind on his sleep schedule. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that middle and high schools begin at 8:30 a.m. or later. The later start time will help students get enough sleep, which can improve their health, safety, academic performance and quality of life. With this research in mind, the Orange County School Board is looking at options to accommodate a later start to the high school day. The new ideas would not involve a time swap of middle and high school, like in 2008, but rather a later start time for all grade levels. OCPS is looking at high schools beginning at 7:50 to 8:15 a.m. versus the 7:10 to 7:30 a.m. start times currently in place. “If high school started later, life would be so much greater, I’d get so much more sleep,” sophomore David Bruno said. “It’s important for us to rest. Even though we don’t consider ourselves kids anymore, we’re still growing. I don’t know one high schooler who would complain about getting more sleep time.” Eight percent of high school students get the recommended 8 to 10 hours of sleep per night, according to a survey by The National Sleep Foundation. This lack of sleep is thought to be a factor that leads one in four high school students to fall asleep in class at least once a week. Without the 8 to 10 hours of sleep every night, anyone can become sleep deprived. Sleep deprivation can be chronic or acute. Chronic sleep disorders affect the brain and cause daytime sleepiness, clumsiness, fatigue, and weight loss or weight gain. An acute sleep disorder is one that lasts for a week at the most, and can come in random spurs. In severe cases, sleep deprivation can lead to enhancing one’s mood and depression, leads to fatigue and a decline in fitness. “Recognizing sleep is just as important, if not more, of a priority as getting school work done,” Dr. Alix Casler, pediatrician, said. “For some reason it’s not recognized enough, which doesn’t make sense because sleep is your health. It’s even more important than eating well or exercising. There’s some sort of [badge of honor] to think ‘Oh, I’m cool, I don’t need sleep, I stay up so late.’ It’s not cool to not take care of yourself. It’s not cool to not prioritize. It’s basic decision making do you want to stay up late or do you want to take care of yourself. Taking care of your body is more of a priority.” To improve sleep habits, The National Sleep Foundation suggests sticking to a sleep schedule, even on the weekends, practicing a bedtime ritual every night, exercising daily, and turning off electronics. Some other things one can do is evaluate one’s bedroom to get a comfortable environment, including temperature, light and sound, and avoiding caffeine and sugar within four hours of going to sleep. With one in four students having a job, more stress can be added to their plate. Teenagers with jobs are more likely to be anxious, depressed, get worse grades and be sleep deprived, than those without jobs. When one doesn’t have enough sleep, performance and alertness levels can decrease by 32 percent. “As soon as you get out of school, you’re working again, and then you don’t get home until so late [that by] the time you do — any time to do homework is long gone.” Insomnia is the most common sleep disorder in the U.S., and it affects 6 percent of the population, according to the Academy of Sleep. “The difference between insomnia, and not getting enough sleep is that most kids who say that they have insomnia, honestly don’t,” Dr. Casler said. “They don’t get enough sleep by choice, either because they are distracted by electronics, friends, or because of that, they procrastinate on their homework. This isn’t insomnia, it’s just not taking care of your schedule.” Sleep is necessary and students may not realize how vital it is to everyday performance.

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insight Supporters should dump Trump

The U.S. needs to address its problems and find solutions to them, but deporting people, causing a war and political incorrectness are not the ways to do it. Our View, staff editorial

Natalie Disla, column

Social media risks admissions When posting on social media, the last thing that comes to mind is what colleges will think. Getting as many retweets and favorites on Twitter or likes on Instagram as possible is a top priority. What most students don’t understand is colleges often evaluate applicants’ pages before accepting them. Thirty-five percent of college admissions officers utilize applicants’ social media pages to get to know them better, according to a Kaplan Test Prep survey in 2014. The percentage of college admissions officers who check social media is constantly growing. Social media may seem private; however, whatever one posts on the Internet is never truly private. Even if one’s account is on a private setting, one is not excluded from this procedure during the application process. As the competition to get admitted into college increases, the admissions officers need another way to distinguish two extremely similar candidates from one another. When an admissions officer sees alcohol, drugs, cyberbullying, or any evidence of cheating, there is greater chance that the student will get denied or deferred. Kaplan’s studies also stated that 16 percent of applicants’ accounts had negative posts that negatively impacted their chances of admission. Admissions officers are even taking into account the amount of friends or followers and photos one has on his social media accounts, according to PBS. One’s followers or friends is a reflection of oneself, so colleges consider who one associates with as well. Admissions officers believe that if they thoroughly research each applicant, they can lower the dropout rate by ensuring the students are reliable scholars before admitting them into the college. The practice of checking accounts before admitting students has been publicly known since 2008, yet students continue to post risky tweets, status updates and pictures on social media. Students also tend to forget that employers consider social media before hiring them and companies now have social media policies. Although college admissions officers are scrutinizing applicants’ pages, one should be himself online and not abandon one’s core values. One can still express oneself while maintaining a positive image. While colleges do like to see certain qualities, honesty and passion are not anything one should have to hide. One can still post funny things and rant about reasonable issues, and still get accepted into college.

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Trump won’t “make America great again.”

With the election in 13 months, it’s time to talk Trump. The real estate mogul and TV personality, Donald Trump is constantly in the media talking about his plans to “Make America Great Again.” While his banter appeals to his supporters, his plans are quite irrational and underdeveloped. Trump is the frontrunner for the GOP candidacy in the primary election with 24 percent support, according to a Sept. 20 CNN/ORC poll. While this is an 8 percent drop from a month ago he has a large chance of being the republican candidate for the presidential election. Trump appeals to the nation’s necessity for change, but the plans he displays are not going to make America great again. Trump’s immigration plan is unruly and irrational. He plans to expel 11 million immigrants, and their families, from this country. He states that he will only “let the good ones” return. Trump plans to restrict the number of immigrants the United States accepts each year and impose a national jobverification process that would require citizens to have federal permission to work. Citizens should always have a right to work in this nationwith out having to jump through hoops. Trump also has plans to build a 2,000-mile wall across the U.S. and Mexico border, and he claims he is going to force the Mexican government to pay for it. With an estimated cost of $5.1 billion, how is a nation that is economically disadvantaged supposed to pay for this wall? Going along with his immigration plan, he wants to take away the 14th Amendment which grants the constitutional right of citizenship by birth. By taking away this Amendment, citizens won’t have natural born rights. On top of all of this, he wants to flood the country with three times the amount of immigration agents. The cost to hire these agents is estimated to be $8.4 billion a year. This country doesn’t have $8.4 billion dollars to spend. By hiring these agents, the

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nation’s debt could increase. This country was founded on the ideas of immigration and the nation’s economy thrives from it. If Trump decides to restrict immigration, it could not only dismantle the country’s economy, but Florida’s economy even more. The Sunshine State flourishes from tourism and immigration. Additionally, Trump plans to devalue China’s currency. He wants a 20 percent revaluation of Chinese currency, but he does not appear to know what this risks. China invests money in countries around the world. If Trump decides to follow through with this plan, he would risk crashing economies throughout the world. China invested an estimated $1 trillion in the U.S. Treasury to help lower this country’s national debt. Not only would Trump risk a major market meltdown, but he would also risk a war with China. Trump claims he wants to revalue China’s currency to open more jobs for Americans, but economists say this isn’t possible in this manner, according

to Joe Stiglitz of The Economist. If those aren’t enough reasons to fear Trump, perhaps knowing he has little to no plans for foreign policy or any background in this area of expertise will invoke fear. In a GOP debate on Sept. 16, Trump said he would negotiate with Russian strongman Vladimir Putin to handle the controversy in Iran. He also said that the U.S. should pay more attention to North Korea’s nuclear program and then called Kim Jong-un a “maniac.” The chief executive should not be calling a world leader names. That’s not very diplomatic, or presidential. Trump clearly lacks diplomacy, which will only create problems for America. Although Trump has a great business background, that is not the only thing the people need for the leader of this country. The U.S. needs to address its problems and find solutions to them, but deporting people, causing a war and political incorrectness are not the ways to do it. These ideas are irrational and unneeded. People need to rethink Trump.

How do you feel about Donald Trump being our next president?

I don’t think it’s very smart because I don’t think he has the nations best interest and he only looks out for the rich. Marlon Allen, freshman

I feel comfortable about him being our next president. Stephanie Negron Laboy, sophomore

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I don’t think the country will head in the right direction. Kevin Khuu, junior

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hilights specialfeature DRAMA DEPARTMENT PRESENTS ORIGINAL PLAY Come out tonight at 7 and tomorrow at 2 p.m. for I Saw You Scream Last Friday the 13th on Elm Street, an original parody production. Tickets are $10 at the door and $15 for VIP.

DO YOU EAT ORGANIC? I eat organic because of possible health issues and I’m very health conscious. Savion Jean-Pierre, sophomore

By CARSTON CARASELLA Over the past half decade organic foods have been in the news more often than not, with concerns being about their value compared to less expensive processed items. However, the public need not be concerned, as organic foods are proven to be better for both humans and the environment. Grown and reared without the use of pesticides, Genetically Modified Organisms, or growth steroids, plants and animals can live healthier lives in their natural habitat. This in turn leads to more nutritious food on store shelves, and a healthier society. A lack of information on the subject is stopping people from aligning with organic food. Students do not understand what constitutes as organic and nonorganic food products. For food to be considered organic, it must be raised or grown in a natural environment, free of any pesticides, growth steroids or GMOs. GMOs are genetically altered to produce more fruit or meat that lasts longer and look fresher. While this may seem like a great idea on paper, the effects on the environment and the human body could be deadly. When a crop is genetically altered to withstand sprays used to kill crop-eating bugs, the soil and surrounding plants must adapt to survive the toxins. This leads to the evolution of “superweeds” that resist the herbicides. Once that percent of happens, farmers have to employ students know stronger toxins to combat these evolved weeds. As the strength of what organic the toxins increase, so does the means. risk of those toxins affecting the consumer. Studies conducted by the Center for Disease Control percent of students only eat organic show that even low doses food. of pesticides can increase the risk of brain tumors and certain cancers, like leukemia, lymphoma, breast cancer and prostate cancer in humans. A product is going to grab the consumer’s attention mostly with its taste. People will buy food based off of how delicious the product is. Princeton and The Soil Association’s studies, show that 95 percent of those polled preferred the taste of organic food to its non-organic counterpart. Organic apples were said to be sweeter off the branch, and that their flavor lasted six months longer than apples infused with pesticides and preservatives. What’s more, people prefer grass-fed beef over conventional grain-fed beef. The organic meat contained less fat and held more flavor. The major downside to eating organic is the cost. However, the benefits one receives from watching what they eat far outweighs the cost.

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Eating right can help you and the environment

Organic food is better for the human body and the environment.

hilightsnewspaper EDITORIAL BOARD Editor-In-Chief Natalie Disla Design Editor Jessie Jalca Business Manager Bridget Hartig Social Media Manager Tyler Rispoli

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Organic versus Conventional Organic foods are not worth the extra cost, since there are no proven health or taste benefits.

Studies show little to no difference By BRIDGET HARTIG Health and safety concerns with conventional foods are persuading more consumers purchase organic foods. However, studies show these concerns are not accurate. Marketing an apple as “organic” does not change the fact that it is still an apple. Conventionally grown is the process of growing edible food with the aid of synthetic chemicals and Genetically Modified Organisms. The bad reputation of GMO’s is negatively affecting conventional foods. GMOs help speed up the food growing process to increase production for large scale companies who can in return, sell more and feed more people. GMOs, and the conventional foods that contain them, have a perception as being unsafe contrary to studies from Stanford and Huffington Post that show they are as safe and nutritious as organic foods, yet cost less money. A study from 2012, conducted by Stanford University Medical Centre found no clear evidence of any significant health benefits of organic foods, therefore, organic foods and conventional foods are equal. Organic food is 30 percent less likely to have pesticides inside them, but are not guaranteed to be pesticide-free, as pesticides from surrounding farms can taint them through transportation or processing. Scientists from Stanford could not find robust evidence to support the widespread idea that organic foods are percent of students more nutritious than conventional can’t tell a taste foods. They found no consistent difference between organic and differences comparing studies of conventional foods. 223 different foods, including various fruits, vegetables, grains, meats, milk, poultry and eggs. There were percent of students do not make also no fat or protein an effort to eat organic. content differences between conventional and organic foods. They could also not consistently pinpoint specific organic foods that were healthier compared to conventional foods. Organic foods cost consumers more money than conventional foods. Conventional foods are about $1.50 cheaper per day, according to Carey Polis in “Eating Healthy vs. Unhealthy will cost you $550 more per year, study reveals” from the Huffington Post. Spending an extra $1.50 per day on a food option that is not as different to its less expensive counterpart doesn’t make sense. Studies prove organic foods do not taste better or make people healthier. As with all marketing brands, the consumer pays for the label on the same generic product, so “organic” is just a way to brand a fruit or a vegetable. It doesn’t make it any better than conventional foods. An apple is still an apple.

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hilights They put us all in a room and then they made us wait for like 30 minutes. Every time someone would walk in the room we would all scream in excitement and eventually we walked down a long hallway,waiting,” Isabella Braga senior

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OCPS changes calendar

The Orange County Public School calendar committee approved the 2016 to 2017 school year calendar. School will start Aug. 15, 2016, and will end May 31, 2017. Thanksgiving break is now three days instead of five and winter break will start a week earlier and end on Monday, Jan. 2, 2017. The board added a non school day on April 28, 2017. photo courtesy/ISABELLA BRAGA

HELLO MR. PRESIDENT. After listening to his speech, senior Isabella Braga shakes President Barack Obama’s hand. “It was great to see all that I’ve worked for pay off,” Braga said. President Obama took time to say something to each of the girls and shake their hands. After President Obama spoke to the group telling them that they are the “future leaders of the world,” and thanking each girl for coming, each girl got to shake his hand. “It was the best experience of my life. His hands are so soft, like insanely soft,” Braga said. Braga’s family are immigrants and once lived in poverty, so working to earn an experience like this was rewarding to her and her family. “[It felt] great to make my family proud,” Braga said. Braga explained that the main thing she learned was that it is not your brain that defines you, but your true personality.

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Girls Nation participant met President Barack Obama By MARISA MUHART Being one of two delegates chosen from Florida to attend Girls Nation, senior Isabella Braga met and talked to President Barack Obama. “[He was so] personable, kind and tall,” Braga said. “It was exhilarating.” Braga attended Girls State which gave her the chance to participate in Girls Nation. To participate in Girls State, girls must have completed their junior year in high school, have an interest in government, and demonstrate scholastic achievement. The American Legion Auxiliary runs Girls Nation to teach girls around the country about the federal government and gives them first-hand insight on how it works. To be selected, every girl must write a federal bill, take a government test and be interviewed. The state chooses two delegates to represent the state’s government. “They aren’t looking for a political junky, that just happened to be who I am. They are looking for the renaissance girl,” Braga said. The girls spent a week participating in legislative sessions, creating bills and making a mock legislation. They also visited monuments and took a private tour of the White House. The girls even got a chance to meet President Barack Obama during the experience. Braga knew that she was going to meet President Obama at Girls Nation, but she did not know how she would feel in the actual moment. “I was gearing myself up to fail. It was such an anxiety,” Braga said. The anticipation built as Braga waited a long time to meet President Barack Obama. “They put us all in a room and then they made us wait for like 30 minutes. Every time someone would walk in the room we would all scream in excitement,” Braga said.

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NASA discovers water on Mars

Using the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, NASA discovered a flow of water on Mars’ surface. Although this does not mean there is life on Mars, this makes the possibility of living on Mars greater than previously believed. Researchers are investigating the likelihood of life according to the conditions of the water and the planet.

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John Boehner resigns

After being pushed to create unrealistic spending cuts with a divided government , ex Speaker of the House, John Boehner resigned from office on Friday, Sept. 25. He resigned earlier than expected after meeting Pope Francis earlier that week.

Volkswagen cheats on ecological test

Volkswagen created a software in 2008 that allowed them to cheat on their pollution tests. They omitted 40 times the amount of nitrogen oxide pollution allowed by the U.S. On Sept. 19, the Environmental Protection Agency accused them of admitting defected cars into the market. The EPA may now fine Volkswagen $37,500 per defected car. Besides these fines, Volkswagen may also face consumer law suits.

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hilights [Traditions] bring everything together. They bring the school together.

It’s a BRAVE ne Annette Montgomery, AP Human Geography teacher

Nov. 6 Rivalry Game

By JESSIE JALCA On a campus known for its traditions, students are looking for a way to flaunt their school pride. A common way to do this is to participate in the activities available. The trick is knowing which events are most worth attending. With a variety of dances, theater productions and football games, not everyone knows what to expect, and, therefore, which best suits them. According to senior Zharia Smith, nobody should miss the opportunity to go to the rivalry game against Edgewater. “[You] get to see my band people outplay the Edgewater band and [our] football players beat the snot out of the Edgewater players,” Smith said. Along with the rivalry game, this spread recommends the best of the best events, such as homecoming, the fall play, Brave Aid, the spring musical and prom. Here’s a peek at what each event entails.

3-PEAT. As the boys varsity football team runs out onto the field, they prepare to beat the Edgewater Eagles. “[My favorite part about the game was] fighting for the barrel because it’s a tradition and we’re trying to bring a four-peat,” junior Sheldon Fox said. The 2014 win marked the first three-peat in the historical rivalry. The score was 24-14. Current students, alumni, faculty and parents make an appearance at the annual match-up.

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All Year Rowdy Crowd GET ROWDY. Showing his school spirit, senior Mitchell Capps cheers for the football team. “We bring everyone together under one. There are cheerleaders who lead the cheers by definition, but we are the extra people in the stands who are loud and who are setting the example for how spirited you should be,” Capps said. To be an official member of the Rowdy Crowd, one must be a senior, but anyone can come out and help cheer on the teams.

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FIRED UP. Performing their skit for Braves Brawl, seniors Mitchell Tyndall, Riley Bassett and Joshua Losch sing as the “Bravestreet Boys.” “It was a lot of fun to work with a group of guys,” Losch said. “We did the Bravestreet Boys so it was a fun dance to mess around with.” All clubs are encouraged to participarte in the annual skit competition.

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SLOW IT DOWN. Sophomore David Bruno dances at homecoming. “[To prepare, I] watched videos on dancing,” Bruno said. The homecoming dance theme is “To Infinity and Beyond.” Student council members promise a memorable night.

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hilights specialfeature CHORUS FALL CONCERT

WHAT ARE YOU MOST LOOKING FORWARD TO THIS YEAR?

Come out to see the chorus’ first concert of the year on Oct. 20 from 7-8 p.m. in the auditorium

The kickball tournament because we’re going to have a lot of fun when the sophomores get to go against the seniors. Jessica Hart, sophomore

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Fall Play

Oct. 10

Pops Concert

March 15

Homecoming Parade

Oct. 16

Art Show

April 8

Veteran’s Day Concert Nov. 10

Jazz Under the Stars

EHS Basketball Game Jan. 23

Monday

Galaxy Day

April 12

Tuesday

Dynamic Duo Day

Variety Show

April 21-23

Wednesday

College Tee Shirt Day

Thursday

Alter Ego Day

Friday

Crazy Orange and White Day

Snowflake Court

Jan. 29

Grad Bash

April 29

Green Up Boone

March 5

Improv Show

May 6

Spring Musical

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Spring Football Game

May 26

Jan. 22

Brave Aid

BELT IT OUT. Singing with David Reiss, sophomore Melany Gaboy performs in Brave Aid. “It was really fun to see all the talent that is at Boone outside of the chorus department,” Gaboy said. Brave Aid is a school-wide talent show that benefits a local charity.

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JUMP FOR JOY. As she nears the finish line of the Reservation Run, senior Kennedy Anderson leaps to the end. “I felt accomplished because I ran the whole thing,” Anderson said. The Reservation Run is a 5k run that raises funds for BHSAA.

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April 26 GOOD TIMES. Smiling, senior Alexandra Sublette (far right) dances with her friends at prom. “It was very elegant and different than homecoming because of the atmosphere. It was fancier,” Sublette said. A notorious night throughout the country, prom is part of the high school experience; don’t miss out.

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hilights His kind of motivation isn’t usually seen in a first year runner; it’s outstanding. John Hines, boys’ cross country coach

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BOLT. Nearing the end of the Mountain Dew Invitational, sophomore, Eric Tormanen pushes his way through. “Finishing a really tough race always feels great, but when I know it was tough and I gave it my all, it always makes me feel like I’m earning my greatness,” Tormanen said. His personal record is 20:20.

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RUN BABY RUN. At the Lake Nona Lions Prowl 2 race, sophomore Erin Ryan races to the end. “Being on varsity is more pressuring because your time counts to the overall team, but it feels accomplishing because you finished something that you thought you couldn’t, ” Ryan said. Ryan placed 67th out of 97th.

Young runners add depth Freshmen set the standards with varsity spots By CARLY MEYER With new additions to both the boys’ and girls’ cross country team, freshmen Hannah Schneeberger and Jake Colvin are proof that inexperience does not always hurt the team. Both Colvin and Schneeberger earned one of the seven varsity spots each week. There are more new members on varsity than there are returning runners. To make the varsity team, one has to place in the top 7 times. There are 14 boys, and 26 girls total. Both Colvin and Schneeberger have yet to fail to run a varsity race. These two runners demonstrated that they can handle the pressure. “Running varsity as a freshman has definitely been a little scary, but it’s also very exciting and it opened me up to a new community.” Schneeberger said. “What I love about cross country is that it clears my mind after a long day. It’s not like any other sport because you have to prepare yourself for it way in advance, and there are never any time outs.” Schneeberger ran her best time, 22:12, in the second

race, at the Astronaut Invitational. She placed 106th of 333 runners. “That race was so great for her, I saw just how much power she had,” coach Darcy Jeffers said. “The thing about Hannah is that she just gets the job done. She’s such a true athlete and she definitely earned her spot on this team.” Like Schneeberger, Colvin has to beat other runners at practice to beat at the varsity level. “It’s honestly a bit intimidating because I’m brand new, but I work just as hard as the seniors,” Colvin said. “I feel like there are a lot of other runners on JV who deserve my spot since they’ve been working for longer than I have. At the same time it makes me want to run faster and push harder so I can be just as good as the upperclassmen.” Colvin hit his personal record, 19:21, at the Lions Prowl 2 race. He ran 19:42 at the Mountain Dew International race at University of Florida. “Jake really started showing outstanding work at summer conditioning. He trained on his own, as well as practicing with the team, so he arrived for tryouts in excellent shape,” coach John Hines said. “He shows he has mental focus and tenacity during workouts, and just as much during a race. His kind of motivation isn’t usually seen in a first year runner; it’s

outstanding.” The efforts of the two standout freshmen are not going unnoticed by upperclassmen teammates. “These two especially are so mentally strong,” senior Alexandra Sublette, four year varsity runner, said. “You can see their motivation when they’re running. You can tell they really want to succeed and that’s the most important thing as a runner. If you don’t want it, the drive won’t be there.” Sublette has the number one time on the girls cross country team this year. Her best time is 19:58, which she got at the Astronaut Invitational race “When I was most proud of myself would have to be when I beat my personal record.” Sublette said. “It felt so great because I had put in so many hours to the team. So much blood, sweat, and tears- literally- and when I saw the time on the screen it was just the best feeling in the world. I can see a bit of myself in these two, and I can’t wait for these two to have an eye opening moment as a runner like I did.” With the attributes Schneeberger and Colvin added to the team with their talents and skills, varsity earned two star runners. The teams’ next race is at the West Orange Invitational tomorrow, Oct. 10 at 8:30 a.m.

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hilights sports FIRST KICKBALL GAME

HOW ARE YOU PREPARING FOR THE WINTER PARK MEET?

In place of the annual powder puff game, Sophomore Class Council will hold their first kickball tournament during homecoming week. On Tuesday, Oct. 13, the first game of the sophomores and juniors will begin at 6 p.m.

“Giving it 100 percent in practice everyday. We have been using fins to build leg muscles. We have also been practicing relay starts.” Sophia Sanders, sophomore

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KEEP GOING. At the Timber Creek meet on Sept. 16, sophomore Valerie Campanalie competes in the 100 fly. “My favorite event is 100 fly because I’m good at it and I like the adrenaline rush I get before hand.” Campanalie’s personal record in the 100 fly is 1:04.

Swimmers display #RivalryLove By JACK RUMMLER In an effort to curb sportsmen-like conduct, Superintendent Dr. Barbara Jenkins established the campaign #RivalryLove as a way for student athletes to have competition, but in a respectful way. Both the boys’ and girls’ swim teams showed this respect after the Edgewater meet on Sept. 9. “The Edgewater meet was the best of the season so far because everyone did really well and we were super excited to beat them by a lot,” sophomore Jose Rodriguez said. The girls beat the Eagles, 121-50, and the boys crushed them, 142-23. Afterwards both teams ate pizza to celebrate. “Our team is trying to show good sportsmanship, especially with Edgewater. Besides, the Edgsewater coach and I are very good friends,” coach Rosalie Creighton said. Juniors Travis Stuart, Andy Hoogvorst, Samuel Gentry

Mickelson and Ryan Bogdan placed first in the 200 medley relay. Senior Giancarlo Ottone placed first in the 50 freestyle. Gentry Mickelson, freshman Russell Dagon and sophomore Jose Rodriguez placed first, second, and third, respectively in the 100 fly, as well as other clean sweeps in the 100 free and 500 free. From the girls meet against Edgewater, sophomores Chloe Conyers, Eleanor McDonald, Grace McGee and junior Grace Easterling placed first in the 200 free relay. Sophomore Valerie Campanalie won first place in the 200 freestyle. Junior Victoria Pratt also had a winning time of 5:27.6 in the 500 free. The final score, 121-50, was the girls’ first win. “My biggest goal of the season is to compete in the 100 freestyle and 100 backstroke at State, beating my personal record of 53.72 in the 100 freestyle and a 57.97 in the 100

backstroke,” Pratt said. Aside from Edgewater, the boys’ swim team beat Dr. Phillips, 151-143, and defeated Timber Creek, 109-61. The girls’ swim team had a win against Colonial on Sept. 23, 12327, and Osceola on Sept. 30, 127-42. Winter Park is known to be a powerhouse team and it is a highly anticipated meet. [Due to press date, we could not cover the game] “Winter Park will be our toughest competitor”, coach Rosalie Creighton said, “they are a really good team. But I will not hold it against their coach.” With the Metro Conference Championship meet on Oct. 13 at Winter Park and the FHSAA District Championship meet on Oct. 28, the ultimate goal is a win. Since the coaches are married, #RivalryLove will be an asset to the meet.

Boys seek state championship Boys post an undefeated season while the girls struggle for a win

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STRIKE. At the Circle Christian meet on Sept. 15, Christian Rhea celebrates his strike. “[To prepare for meets] I try to zone other people out and get in my zone.” Rhea’s personal best frame is 256 pins, and his average is 180.

By CAMILLE KALIS AND JACK RUMMLER Starting with an undefeated season, the boys’ bowling team stay consistent with an 8-0 record. On the other hand, the girls’ team is struggling to have a victory. The boys’ season opener game on Sept. 9 against Timber Creek, 2554-2225 and Lake Nona, 2554-1522, were two wins for the team. Colonial on Sept. 16, 2864-2370 and Cypress Creek on Sept. 23, 2936-1933. At Winter Park on Sept. 14, the boys won, 2808-2597. Freshman Jacob Hopper had a high round of 257 against Circle Christian on Sept. 15. “[The boys’ team has been successful because] we have five starters who have a lot of experience and who have an even temperament. They don’t let a bad frame get them down. They pick each other up. Our second team is also experienced and I am confident if we need them they will be ready,” coach Dan Tringali said. The boys remain confident to continuously keep their undefeated record. “I have a passion for bowling and it’s a fun and competitive sport,” sophomore Alexander Betros said. On the other hand, the girls’ team is 0-7. They had a close game against Lake Nona, Sept. 9, 1517-1522, but had hard losses against Timber Creek, 2554-2225; Winter Park, 2808 2599; and Circle Christian, 2318-2003. Junior Kimberly Bell is the top bowler. She scored a 174,

164 and 152 at the Winter Park meet. At the Edgewater meet on Sept. 21 the girls lost their sixth game. Kimberly Bell led frame one, 118. In the third frame, sophomore Serina Wright scored 133 pins, but the team still fell to the Eagles, 1504-1814. “We just need to keep working harder and being more diligent to bounce back from these losses,” sophomore Madylan Hudson said. Despite the difficult season, the girls’ are looking forward to the upcoming games. “This season I am most looking forward to the district championship [at Boardwalk Bowl on Oct. 27],” Bell said. The boys’ team has had such a successful season because it is a much larger team and most of the team consists of returners. At Winter Park on Sept. 14, Hopper had six consecutive strikes. “Many of the girls joined because we needed help. They have a lot of inexperience and are just learning the game,” Tringali said. Even though it’s been an all time high for the boys, and a season of reform for the girls, the overall experience has been positive. “[So far this season] I haven’t had one [a favorite moment] yet, ask me after the district tournament at the end of October.” Tringali said, “I just am enjoying the consistency of our bowlers this year.” The consistency the boys have helps create team comradery and the tough season for the girls helps reform the team. Come support the bowlers as they take on Oct. 14 at Colonial Lanes as they take on Oak Ridge.

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PSAT AND SAT TESTING

WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT THIS TEAM THE MOST?

Due to PSAT and SAT testing Wednesday, Oct. 14, will not be an early release day as usual. Instead, it will be a full length day, dismissing at 2:14 p.m.

Our playing style because we just go out there and play with confidence. That, and we are a family. Malik Washington, senior

Football overcomes early losses The Lyman game was a major turning point in the season. How did you feel after that game? I felt amazing. Whenever the defense never lets the opposing team score and it’s a shutout, it’s amazing. How did the Lyman game change your attitude towards future games? It made me step up more as a leader because I knew the potential we had. What does it mean to you to be on this team? It means a lot. The student body really embraces the team and the team has a lot of strong chemistry. I also love how the alumni motivate the team and me.

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How did the Lyman game change your attitudes towards future games? That changed my attitude because it showed me that we can win and we can do well. “It can’t stop here,” I told myself after the game.

Samuel White, senior defensive lineman

E E M Michael Cameron, junior linebacker

Darius Jackson, senior cornerback What does it mean to you to be on this team? It means a lot to me. It’s an honor to play for Boone and the community. It’s my way of representing the alumni, the students and the school. What are your team’s strengths? Perseverance; we have the ability to keep our heads up. We don’t let up even when it’s difficult and we always push through until the end. What did you think about the Lake Brantley game? I think we had some flaws, but overall it was a learning experience because it showed us what our weak points were and allowed us to fix them. What did you learn from the Lake Brantley game? I learned that we couldn’t get by just playing. We had to work our hardest to compete with these teams. What does it mean to you to be on this team? It’s definitely a big part of my life. Walking around campus knowing that you are one of the few to wear that jersey and make it this far. What are your team’s weaknesses? At times we play as individuals instead of focusing on our job to play as one unit. How do you feel about this season’s start? We had a slow start but we’re slowly starting to find out what we need to improve to continue to do better.

P E L H AYE T T

By JULIA CONDES Despite three tough losses early in the season, the football team came back with three victories and high hopes for the remainder of the season. The football team lost to Lake Brantley, 26-38, and Wekiva, 10-23. The boys attributed their early losses to being a young team becoming familiar with each other, thus playing more as individuals than as a team. The team recovered from the losses with their first win against Lyman, 24-0, their first district win against University, 26-10, and their most recent victory against Lake Nona, 45-13. Tonight they’ll take on the Jones Tigers at Jones at 7.

Which loss was the most difficult for you and why? The Wekiva loss because going into that game, we were all expecting to win. What are you most proud of so far this season? I’m most proud of seeing our team come together as a family and how much we care for each other and how hard we fight. What are your team’s strengths? Our biggest strength is our speed. Not only how fast we are physically, but how fast we are mentally with getting lined up and running plays. Thomas Verzi, senior quarterback

OFFENSE

RS Colby Ritten, senior offensive lineman

What are you most proud of so far this season? Finally working as a team. Early on, we played more as individuals but we trust each other more now.

What makes your team different from any other team? We take care of each other on and off the field. We are brothers and we would do anything for each other.

Brandon Bush, senior running back

Noah Chevalier, junior tight end Zachariah Sites, senior safety Alexis Bergan, senior wide receiver Antonio Cento, senior special teams (kicker)

What are your goals for this season? Definitely to get to the playoffs, win [the] district [game] and beat Edgewater. What does it mean to you to be on this team? It means a lot to me. Ever since elementary school and middle school, this is what I want. Representing Boone like this means a lot to me. What are your team’s strengths? We have really great players; we have a great quarterback, great receivers, our special teams are on point and so is our interior defense. We have a great connection on and off the field. We didn’t blame each other for our losses and we stuck together.

How do you prepare for a game? Personally, I have a playlist that I listen to and I take a nap. As a team, we rest our bodies and get mentally prepared. What are your goals for this season? As a team, to get past the first round of playoffs and also winning [the] district [game]. I want to break the receiving record at Boone. What makes your team different from any other team? The fact that we believe we can turn things around even when it seems difficult. We believe we can get a better record.

How did it feel to win your first district game against University this season? It was motivational for the whole team. We are currently undefeated in district [play] and we plan to keep winning. What are your team’s strengths? Our defense is really good at helping the offense out by giving us crucial steps at crucial moments. What are your goals for this season? To continue winning in district [play] and to continue to come together as a team. What makes your team different from any other team? We have good chemistry. We all know how to have fun and get along with each other.

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9 Dress up days are next week Get your outfits ready

Steve Jobs starring Michael Fassbender and Seth Rogen. Rated R Halloween Horror Nights begins

Winter Park Autumn Art Festival Galaxy dress-up day

Wasteland 2 releases on Xbox One and PlayStation 4

14 College Shirt dress-up day

Dynamic Duo dress-up day

AIMExpo at the Convention Center

15 Zedd Tour at CFE Arena

Bridge of Spies starring Tom Hanks releases. Rated PG-13

Alter ego dress-up day

Crazy orange and white dress-up day

17 Homecoming: “Infinity and Beyond” @ Boone from 7-11 p.m.

Assassin’s Creed: Syndicate releases on all major consoles

Orlando Film Festival on Orange Avenue

Jem and the Holograms releases in theaters. Rated PG

Halo 5: Guardians releases on Xbox One

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Chvrches concert House of Blues. Tickets starting at $22.50 Spooky Empire begins at Convention Center

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Spectre releases in theaters. Rated PG-13

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BRAVES BRAWL AND BONFIRE

WHAT DID YOU GET AT NOODLES AND COMPANY?

Braves Brawl starts at 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 14. Directly after, the bonfire occurs in the student parking lot. This year the bonfire has a pinata filled with easter eggs. All of them will have candy except for one which will have a pair of homecoming tickets. $1 per hit, up to three hits and $1 per egg.

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artsentertainment hilights “I got the Wisconsin mac and cheese, it was creamy with extra cheese on top, but I did not like how you had to stir the cheese in yourself.” Kiersten Diaz, sophomore

Oodles of Noodles

By Camille Kalis With a variety of options, low prices and fast service, make this new noodle restaurant a great place to eat. Noodles and Company’s modern setting and seat-yourself style arrangements make it a perfect place for a lunch or dinner meet up. Located at 3683 E. Colonial Dr., and 2855 South Orange Ave., Noodles and Company has two convenient locations to catch a quick meal. Its Italian, Asian and American inspired dishes make it a place where each guest can find something he or she likes. This chain’s motto is “You can eat here” touts their ability to feed people even if they have food allergies or are on a diet. The menu contains a variety of dishes, including Pad Thai, Wisconsin Mac & Cheese and a BBQ sandwich for $10 or less. The menu also includes the amount of calories contained in the dish and other health and nutrition facts. The staff is friendly and they deliver the food right to your table. Customers may also order online from their website which has their ingredients listed. Noodles has a Coca Cola Freestyle machine, customers also have the option of getting milk, bottled water or Honest Tea. There is no need to dress up because the atmosphere is casual and laid back. Noodles is essentially a sit down fast food restaurant. For an appetizer, the potstickers are six for $4.99 or three for $2.99. They are placed around a bowl of soy sauce and are a nice start to any meal. The potstickers are delicious and bursting with flavor. Their other appetizer options are margherita flatbread for $3.49 and cheesy garlic bread, six for $4.99 or three for $2.99. As for the entrees they offer a range from noodles, to salads and soups, to sandwiches. The regular bowls of noodles or pasta range from $5.29 to $8.49. The small bowls range from $3.89

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SPICE IT UP. The Indonesian peanut saute is $5.79 for a regular and $4.39 for a small bowl. This dish is a colorful mix of flavors that taste especially delicious with a drizzle of Sriracha.

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to $4.90. Meats, such as steak, chicken, pork, meatballs or shrimp may be added for an additional $2.39 to $2.99. For meatless options, organic tofu is $2.39. The popular Wisconsin mac and cheese looks delightfully appetizing and as for the flavor, it tasted similar to Kraft macaroni but with extra cheese. Another cheesy entree is the Alfredo MontAmore. This dish contains spaghetti noodles, parmesian chicken, mushrooms, tomatoes and is topped with MontAmore cheese. For a regular size bowl its $5.90 and a small is $4.90. The salad bowls are $8.49 and come with an option for a side soup for $1.25. The side dish, tossed green salad, was drowning in dressing and made the greens unappetizing to eat. Serving the dressing on the side can solve this problem. The sandwiches range from $6.29

to $6.99 and come with an option for a side soup or salad for $1.25. The BBQ sandwich is served warm and is slathered with BBQ sauce. The sandwich is cut in half which makes it easier to eat. The taste was satisfactory and the excess of BBQ sauce made it a little messy to eat. The dessert options consist of doppio chocolate espresso cake, tres leches cake and carrot cake for $2.75. Other options include a chocolate chunk and snoodledoodle cookie for $1.79 and a rice crispy treat for $1.29. Overall, Noodles and Company offers a nice variety of healthy meals and the service is excellent. Even though some of the food isn’t as good as expected, the open and welcoming atmosphere makes it a comfortable place to have a casual meet up with friends or family. 3.5 stars.

3683 E. Colonial Dr. Drive

When: Monday to Thursday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday to Saturday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

How much: $4.39 to $9.74

Extras: food allergy options and calories displayed

Original play is a ‘Scream’ We shot some ideas around and came up with a funny and light Halloween theme. Nadene Love Drama teacher

By CASSADY QUINTANA With Halloween around the corner classic horror films like Saw, Scream, Friday the 13th, and Nightmare on Elm Street are popular throughout the month of October. In honor of the season, the drama department will perform I Saw You Scream Last Friday the 13th on Elm Street, an original screenplay by Rob Ward. The production mashes the classics into one humorous story. “This play is very different. It’s not traditional at all,” junior Rafael Figueroa, actor, said. “It’s very funny and out of the ordinary. I want people to enjoy it and have fun.” The new drama teacher, Nadene Love, is excited for the school to see her students perform. “I am looking forward to the

audience being fully immersed in the show because it has been five years since the last time we performed this play,” Love said. With the updates, the script will primarily appeal to ages 13 and up due to mature humor and references. “I want people to laugh and enjoy seeing their favorite horror film killers come back to life. Ward updated the script to new 2015 references so the audience will understand better and enjoy it more,” Love said. Celebrities include Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton, Kim Kardashian, Miley Cyrus, Nicki Minaj and Michael Jackson, and others. The main characters are Jamie Lee, his brother Bobby, his sister Drew, Nancy and her boyfriend, Win. “I want people to walk away and say that they enjoyed it and had fun,”

junior Aubrey Kirk, who plays Katniss Everdeen said. “My favorite part about acting is getting to step into another person’s personality and see life through their eyes. While acting you get to express yourself and really connect with others.” In this production, senior Larry Reed plays Michael Jackson. Junior Sidney Roman plays the focal point of the story, Jaime Lee. Freshman Anthony Caceres plays his brother Bobby and senior Iris Dixon plays their sister Drew. “He is different than anything I have ever played. It is fun to have the part of the most influential person in the play,” Roman said. The play runs tonight at 7 and tomorrow there is a 2 p.m. matinee in the auditorium. Tickets are $10 for general admission and $15 for VIP.