William R. Boone High School Student Paper
For Students, By Students
hi-lights Friday, May 14, 2010
By DAVID MATTESON The 2009-2010 school year is marked with astounding stories of accomplishment as well as disaster. The school year began on Aug. 24, with 3,150 students enrolled. Clubs and organizations like Student Government Association continued to give back to the community through efforts like Kiss the Pig. Students embraced the homecoming theme of “Flashback to the 50’s” for annual dance held once again on campus.
2009 wasn’t all fun and games, however, as demonstrated by the shooting by a disgruntled former employee at the Gateway Center on Nov. 6. Natural disasters also occurred such as the earthquake in Haiti on Jan. 12. In response to the catastrophe, national and local organizations donated their time and money to relief efforts. This included the first Big Man on Campus fundraiser held by the Junior class on March 23. These events plus many more comprise the annual hi-lights Year in Review.
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HARD WORK. During band camp, junior Samantha Arcara, practices the marching season show. “I’ve been in guard three years, and this year’s marching show was the best so far,” Arcara said.
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FUTURE BRAVE. At the football game, seniors Carolina Garcia, Caitlyn Frenkel, Ashley Hilmer and sponsor Annette Montgomery work the event. “It was cute to see the kids that will be coming here,” Garcia said. They gave away approximately 400 shirts.
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PUCKER UP. As part of the Kiss the Pig fundraiser, the contest winner, teacher Sarah Kittrell, kisses a pig. “It wasn’t a bad kiss for the cause it went towards, I could think of worse things to kiss,” Kittrell said. They raised $1040 for Thanksgiving baskets.
New directors means change By TYLER PATRICK After six years on campus, the reign of band directors James Henderson and Robert Connelly ended. This change meant there would be new directors to run the band department. Not only did this mean new directors, but it also meant new rules and regulations for band students. Physical activity changes were made to band camp not just because of the new directors, but also because the school board changed band camp guidelines. The new directors had no say in whether or not to follow the rules. There were changes made to the physical activities inside band camp for the safety concerns of students from the extreme heat in the summer and since students no longer receive a physical education credit for band. “Overall, the guidelines set are meant well and to help us, but they aren’t
necessarily meant for all programs,” assistant band director Jose Eslava said. Working with new directors for band camp proved to be a challenge for students; however, they overcame the differences and had fun. “There were a lot of laughs shared between us and the new directors; it was nice to be able to see we were getting along with them because everybody was shy when they first came in. Nobody knew what to expect; with the old directors we knew what to expect walking in,” senior Elizabeth Reyes said. Despite feeling unsure about new traditions being set, students enjoyed starting their marching show in the first week, which they normally would not reach until the second week of band camp. Getting prepared includes learning the music and running drill. It helped prepare the students better for the marching season to come.
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• Band Camp was Aug. 3 - 14 • Band Camp was from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. • Changes included more sit-down breaks, more frequent water breaks, no more pushups or “jumping yaks” • Students were allowed to walk the track rather than being required to run
They hoped to receive 400 pints of blood and collected 408 pints. After expecting 3,013 students, per county registrants, how many students showed up for the first day of school, Aug. 24? After a 10 day count, there were 3,150 students to show up. At which award show did teen star Taylor Swift win Best Pop Video for her “You Belong with Me” video and begin to give her speech until rapper Kanye West interrupted her to announce that Beyonce should have won the award? The MTV Video Music Awards on Sept 13. photo courtesy/fiberlook.com
EMOTIONAL RETURNS. Laura Ling and Euna Lee arrive home after being sentenced to 12 years in prison in North Korea for illegally entering the country. Former president Bill Clinton rescued them after speaking with their president Kim Jon-Ill.
Beginning on Sept. 13, the senior class sponsored four blood drives, one each nine weeks, hoping to beat last year’s number of pints. What was the final amount of blood collected ?
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What freshman tradition is completed during the beginning of the first week of school assemblies? Faculty and other non-freshman in the gym shout “Go Home Freshmen.” Why was a pet Burmese Python named Delilah removed from an Apopka residents home? She was 18-feet long and a possible hazard to the community. What was the name of the woman who was kidnapped in 1991 at the age of 11 and held captive for 18 years, bearing two children from her kidnapper? Jaycee Lee Dugard.
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CANDY PARADE. On the swim team homecoming float, junior Annie Hendryx throws candy to onlookers. “It was great. I had a lot of fun throwing out candy. We got together, and the day of the parade we painted the banners and hung them on our float,” junior Annie Hendryx said. The senior class won first place for their float design.
ACTION. At Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights, cameramen suffer as the insane cast mutilates them. “I thought it was kind of expected. It wasn’t as scary as it should have been,” sophomore Karen Jaen said. Next year will be the 20th anniversary, and the creatures say they have a lot in store.
Flashback to fall season By KATIE EDWARDS Homecoming is a week of excitement from the dress up days to the homecoming dance. The excitement surrounding this week builds because of all the preparation that goes into it. Every year, Student Governement Association picks dress up themes for everyday of homecoming week. This year, Monday was Cowboy and Indian day, Tuesday was “Your favorite…” day, Wednesday was Classy Colors day and Thursday was Crazy Orange and White day, with the homecoming dance on Friday. “My favorite day was the ‘Your favorite…’ because it gave me more room to be creative. I dressed as an 80’s chick. Next year, there should be ‘Dress up as your favorite teacher’ day,” junior Ligia Borges said. On Oct. 14, the varsity football team played the University Cougars at the homecoming game and defeated them 37-7, which raised excitement for the homecoming dance. The theme for the dance was “Flashback to the 50s”, a time when girls would dress in poodle skirts, and the guys sported
tight jeans and plain white T-shirts. However, that was not the attire today, girls dressed in dresses and guys wore suits. To match the occasion, administrators and parent chaperones were not lenient on the students and their style of dancing. If one chose to dance in an inappropriate manner, they would be warned and later escorted out if they didn’t obey. “When I was dancing they were’nt as strict as they told us they would be,” Borges said. For the past two years, the homecoming dance has been held on campus to save money. The school was able to achieve a more sophisticated atmosphere with strings of lights decorating the outside of the gym and tables set up for refreshments. Tickets started at $25 and, if one waited last minute, $45. “I like having the dance at school because it’s closer to home and less expensive,” Borges said. There was a live band outside the gym in the courtyard next to a tent with complimentary refreshments, as well as a DJ in the gym where most of the students danced with friends.
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BANG. In the Edgewater Invitational race, junior John-Logan Hines works to pass an opponent. “I feel I can set a very fast pace that few people can hold,” Hines said. Overall, the boys placed tenth in state and the girls placed seventh in regionals.
iPhone or iTouch users. Due to the financial crisis of the United States, what did the goverment say would happen to NASA? The government will no longer fund shuttle missions beginning October 2010. What famous book series came out with SAT, ACT, GED and SSAT vocabulary book published by Brian Leaf M.A. to help students better understand the criteria needed to pass these standardized tests with a group of eight vocabulary words followed by a quiz? The teenage phenomenon Twilight. Each vocabulary word is used in the novel and gives a page number to reference it. What new app came out to allow users to text for free in a group chat, similar to Instant Messaging?
What famous 1963 children’s book written by Maurice Sendak where a boy gets punished by his mother and sent to his room but then imagines he is the leader of his own world, came out in theaters? Where the Wild Things Are. It grossed $11.9 million. Who won the annual Powder Bowl game in which girls from each class compete in a flag football game and the boys arethe cheerleaders? Sophomore class defeated competing grades. Sophomores beat freshmen 42-12 and beat the seniors in the final round 14-6. Who placed first in the DeLand Invitational with a time of 16:06 and later was recognized by Orlando Sentinel as runner of the year? Junior John-Logan Hines
GOGll released Text Plus. The app was available to
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PINK AWARENESS. In Oct. 2009, National Breast Cancer Awareness Month celebrated its 25 years of breast cancer awareness and education. In support of the cause, the White House hung a pink ribbon from the north portico.
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AWARD. Alan Crotzer spoke at an assembly to raise awareness about suspects who are wrongly accused. “I’m doing all I can to give back to the people of Florida,” Crotzer said.
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FRIGHTENED. Jason Rodriguez was charged with one count of first-degree murder and five counts of attempted murder for the Orlando office shooting on Nov. 6. He is guarded at the Orange County courthouse. Rodriguez was in court for a competency hearing.
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STRIKE A POSE. In Steel Magnolias, seniors Leryn Turlington and Margaret Hunsicker act out a scene. “[I got the part of Clairee and] I liked it because she had a lot of saucy clever lines. Shes got sweet poison going on,” Turlington said.
By VICTORIA BOATMAN As students shuffled to their next class, an announcement over the loud speakers informed everyone of a lock down. Due to a shooting downtown, police suggested schools lock down since the shooter fled the scene. For junior Daniel Campbell, it was a time of confusion. “I just figured it was one of the typical robberies that happen around here or someone was on campus that wasn’t supposed to be,” Campbell said. The shooting occurred at the 16-story Gateway Center in Downtown Orlando
on Nov. 6. Suspect 40-year-old Jason Rodriguez was a disgruntled former employee of Reynolds, Smith and Hills. When he arrived at the Gateway Center, he went straight to the eighth floor where RS&H is located. He fatally shot Otis Beckford, a 26-year-old new father, and injured five others. During the two and a half hour pursuit of Rodriguez, downtown city streets, schools, businesses and I-4 were closed. SWAT eventually found Rodriguez at his mother’s apartment on Curry Ford, where they arrested him. When a reporter asked why he did
Who won their 27th World Series title against the Philadelphia Phillies on Nov. 4? The New York Yankees won the series 4-2. Who organized Kiss the Pig to raise money for Thanksgiving baskets? The Student Government Association who raised $1,500 and made 15 Thanksgiving baskets. photo courtesy of NASA
WATER. On Nov. 13, NASA announced it had found a significant amount of water on the moon. “It will lead to more discovery and more research and that there was life on there before,” sophomore Cassandra Holsman said.
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Who won their preseasons games against Bishop Moore and Master’s Academy? The boys varsity basketball team won 43-40 against Bishop Moore and 70-35 against Master’s Academy.
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this, Rodriguez said “because they left me to rot”. “In our society, you are taught to equate your career worth with your employment. You take that away from someone, how do you think they feel?” Dr. Jim Corbin said. State Attorney Lawson Lamar stated that he would seriously consider seeking the death penalty due to the premeditated actions of Rodriguez, but as of now he has been found mentally incompetent and has been hospitalized. Rodriguez’s court proceedings have been put on hold.
On Nov. 9, three Americans: Josh Fattal, Shane Bauer and Sarah Shourd who were hiking in Iraq and accidentaly crossed into Iran were accused and arrested by the Iranian government for what crime? Espionage; Secretary of State Hillary Clinton rejected the Iranian governments accusation, but the three are still being held in the Evin prison. Who restarted the Large Hadron Collider particle accelerator in Geneva, Switzerland? CERN, who had it shut down since Sept. 19 2008. Where did Nidal Malik Hasan, an army psychiatrist open fire killing 13 and injuring 29? At Fort Hood, an army post located in Texas. He was charged with 13 counts of premeditated murder and will be tried in military court.
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KICK OFF. In the game aganist Winter Park, senior Lucas Rawlings kicks off. “It was the most nerve racking moment of my life,” Rawlings said. The East seniors beat the West seniors 17-14 with 16 seconds left on a game winning field goal by Rawlings.
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DAPS. During an overseas visit, President Obama fist bumps a soldier. “I am glad that they [soldiers] are on their way back home safe and sound,” senior Eric Sloan said. The President plans to begin bringing soldiers home in July of 2011.
President plans to send additional 30,000 troops By JUSTIN KANE On Dec. 1, President Barack Obama announced he would send 30,000 more troops to Afghanistan in the beginning of 2010 to ensure a plan for the quickest possible withdrawal. With the additional troops, the total number of American troops in Afghanistan would be 100,000 by the end of May. President Obama made the announcement in front of a packed house at West Point Military Academy in New York. “This move is going to hurt the
presidents approval rating,” junior Jessica Turnbeaugh said. “That’s 30,000 American families affected.” Senior Eric Sloan thinks differently. “This move is going to help him,” Sloan said. “Republicans want to end this war in Afghanistan, sending more troops over will help end the war.” Intelligence experts advised President Obama to deploy troops to keep Al Qaeda forces out of Afghanistan and to secure populated cities in Afghanistan, including Kandahar in the South and
After crashing his Escalade into a tree near his Windermere home, what allegations did professional golfer Tiger Woods Admit to? Cheating on his wife with multiple mistresses What award, presented in Oslo, Norway, was President Barack Obama awarded for demonstrating peace? The Nobel Peace Prize What teams did the US get grouped with to play against in the 2010 FIFA World Cup? England, Algeria and Slovenia
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Khost in the East. The new troops will pair with specific Afghan units in an effort to end eight years of attempts to build the Afghan army into an independent fighting force. With the announcement of the deployments, President Obama also announced that he would start bringing troops home in July of 2011. “We’ve been over there for years now,” Turnbeaugh said. “It’s the right time for them to come back.”
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CATCH. During the senior breakfast Joseph Anderson catches a pancake. “Catching the pancakes really helped me get through the year with a positive attitude,” Anderson said. The senior breakfast was on Dec. 1
In which region of the country did 16 inches of snow fall, causing power outages and five-storm related deaths? The Northeast, Washington, Philadelphia and New York hit hardest were the cities . Which aircraft, which promises to be the most fuelefficent aircraft to date ,took its maiden flight in Northern Washington? The Boeing 787, also known as the Dreamliner. Who played in the St. Petersburg Bowl at Tropicana Field in front of a crowd of 29, 673 UCF Knights and the Rutgers Scarlett Knights. UCF lost 42-24.
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CANNED. After a two week long campaign by SGA, the cans get loaded into a truck. “Hopefully they will think of someone other than themselves [by donating],” Montgomery said. The cans went to WESH 2 Share Your Christmas which benefited the Second Harvest Food Bank.
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What was the name of the supposed celebrity burglary ring who took from houses of Paris Hilton, Lindsey Lohan and many others that occurred in January? The “Bling Ring”.
With the national epidemic caused by swine flu, and every school in the county documenting at least one case, what policy did Orange County re-evaluate? The policy stating one must pass semester exam if one missed 10 or more days during the semester in order to pass the class.
Why did the Finance Magnet senior class go to New York for their 10th annual senior trip January 27-30? The seniors went to Wall Street where they toured the New York Stock Exchange as well as the New York Federal Reserve Bank and the American Museum of Finance.
On Jan. 16, drama students presented what one act play? “Dreadful”. Senior Margaret Hunsiker wrote and produced the play.
Other than the earthquake in Haiti what other country was effected by a quake? The Solomon Islands; tsunamis followed the quake. It is estimated that 1,000 people were affected after 200 houses were destroyed.
Who won the NCAA Football National Championships played on January 7th? The University of Alabama beat The University of Texas.
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CONCENTRATION. Getting ready for the match to begin, junior Blake Herrington looks for a place to attack. “I enjoy wrestling because it’s one of the hardest trainings I have ever done, and I enjoy the feeling of winning,” Herrington said. The team went 7-5 for the season.
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THROUGH THE RUBBLE. After the earthquake in Haiti, a mother and her child survey the damage around their old home.
Nation lends helping hand By JESSICA MCCOY Just before 5 p.m. on Jan. 12, an earthquake struck the nation of Haiti. Hitting only 10 miles from the nation’s capital, the quake had dire effects including massive destruction and loss of electricity, making it the worst earthquake in the region in over 200 years. With a magnitude of 7.0 followed by 52 aftershocks until Jan. 24, the natural disaster left the country in shambles with an estimated 100,000 dead, causing President Rene Preval and the nation’s government to plead
for assistance. The earthquake left the majority of the country without electricity and unable to live safely. As a result, President Barack Obama promised the Haitians that the United States would provide “unwavering” support to the victims. Support efforts around the U.S. were some of the biggest in U.S. history as the nation pulled together to help the Haitians. Fundraisers included walkathons, telethons, bake sales and car washes to raise money for the victims of the disaster.
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DANCE LIKE NO ONE IS WATCHING. During her performance at Brave Aid, junior Rachel Burch dances to the song “Ridin Nerdy”. “[My favorite part was] hearing everyone’s reactions to me coming out in giant overalls and nerd glasses,” Burch said. Brave Aid raised $ 3000 for the Covenant House.
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The relief efforts didn’t just stop there. On campus, the Social Justice Club, with the help of adviser Cindy Schmidt, sold tee-shirts for Big Man on Campus and donated half of the proceeds to Haiti relief funds. The money raised went towards making food for victims that would have otherwise gone without. “When I saw the devastation, I looked for some way to help, and the Social Justice Club felt we should find something to get involved with. So I took that opportunity to get involved,” junior Hilary Armstrong said.
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SWEETHEART SASHES. Sweetheart queen Erin Tachi accepts her gifts after being announced winner. “I was really shocked, and I didn’t expect it; I guess it was kind of a pleasant surprise,” Tachi said. Tachi represented the Legend yearbook staff. She was joined by the king, Syed Khan.
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For $2 the Hi-Lights newspaper provided students the opportunity to find their perfect date for Valentine’s Day. What was this? Matchmaker; an annual fundraiser fot the club
On the 24th, an employee at a well-known Orlando theme park was attacked and killed by a “caged” animal. Tilikum, an orca whale, dragged employee Dawn Brancheau by her hair into the deep end of a pool. At which theme park did this occur? Sea World photo/DSP
RUNNING TO FINISH. At the second Reservation Run, participators begin the 5K. “I realized Coach Katauskas was behind me, and I wanted to finish before him,” sophomore Lee Hagood James said. “The [run is a good campus activity] because it helped raise money and encourages fitness around campus.” Over 400 runners participated.
Finish line provides money By AMANDA FLEMINGER As students and local community members ran to the finish line, clubs and sports collected money for their respective activities at Boone High School Athletic Association’s Second Annual Reservation Run. According to parent volunteer and coordinator Dana Geren, the intention of the run is to get direct funding to clubs and sports without going through a lot of paperwork and “burdening” the community. “I feel that as a parent and community member, it is our role to help out with as much as we can,” Geren said. “I feel that it’s my duty and responsibility [to be an active parent].” The cross country team won the race and received 50 percent of the profits raised as the winning prize. Eryn Riconda, who placed second, helped the cross country team win first place gaining a little over $700.
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ATTENTION. In the commons, junior Jesus Colon and senior Nicholas Stucker practice a drill routine. “We execute what we practice [as we perform],” Colon said. ROTC placed third at the Tampa Bay Tech competition.
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Riconda participated in the run with hopes of earning money for cross country. Cross country doesn’t get much money from the school, according to Riconda; therefore, this campus activity was beneficial to the team. The other 50 percent of profits went to support the campus’s facilities that would benefit everyone. Geren said their main objective, however not the only one, is to try to pull together the community to provide the campus with a new track and field. Participation cost was $15 for students and $20 for adults with a final amount of close to $15,000 raised. “[The Reservation Run is a good campus activity] because it gets people active yet at the same time, it’s not too serious, so it’s still fun,” Riconda said. “It also helped people to see what it is like to run and how it really isn’t that bad.”
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KICKIN’ IT FROM THE START. In the game against Winter Park, senior Alexander Bisbee looks to kick the ball. The varsity team made it to districts and played games against Cypress Creek.
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On the 6th, which academic elective and club attended a regional competition that competed in more than 50 different categories and elevated to the state competition? Health Occupations Students of America
Which team won the Super Bowl XLIV for the first time in their franchise history? The Saints
Cindy Schmidt, law magnet teacher, invited Peggy A. Quince to speak to her classes on “The Role of the Judiciary in Our Three Branches of Government”. What position does Quince hold as she took office in 2008? The first black female Chief Justice in Florida
During what event prior to the opening ceremony did an athlete from the Republic of Georgia die? The Luge; 21- year-old Nodar Kumaritashvili died.
OLYMPICS BRING ATTENTION. At the beginning of the month, various countries competed in the Winter Olympics taking place in Vancouver. The United States came in first in the medal count with a total of 37.
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SPOKEN WORD. During the Big Man on Campus event on March 23, junior Kyle Jones delivers a poem about the judges that contributed to his win. “I feel that all the competitors did a great job. It was a very fun and entertaining night,” Jones said.
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MESSY FINGERS. Senior Ashton Dzialo blends chalk pastels to create his masterpiece.
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CHALK TO ME. Junior Julianne Huhn works on her Alice in Wonderland themed piece. “I really liked all the prizes that were given out,” Huhn said.
Festival showcases art programs, students By COOPER BROCK For one day of the year, all the painters, drawers, photographers and musicians show their creativity. Next to the bus loop, the chalk artists each had a block to depict their pieces across the concrete canvas. “[Our chalk painting] was waves carved out of wood,” junior Jalen Taylor said. “Tony found the picture, brought it to us, and we all liked it.” Taylor joined juniors Anthony Ray and Andrew Hungerford in the festival,
and their work earned a first place ribbon. “Whenever we can successfully show off our wonderful artists’ photography, drawings, paintings, jewelry, ceramics or chalk, it’s a success,” Mikki Maurer, art teacher, said. In the midst of the chalk art competition and the display of photos and canvases, several musical talents, including senior Alyssa Rivera and sophomore Taylor Buono took the stage. For the finale, the jazz
band played blues, rock and funk pieces chosen by their instructor, Benoit Glazer. “I think it went really well,” junior Abimael Arroyo said. “It gave us a chance to show the school what we have been working on all year in a very relaxed setting.” Though light rain fell from the sky, the 49 chalk artists and their work survived, and the 14 musical performers remained relatively dry under the awning.
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HUSTLE. At the District game against Winter Park on March 22, senior Tyler Dingman makes an escape with the ball. “I thought I did well, but the season was long and tiring, and I could have done better,” Dingman said. DR. OBAMA. On March 23, President Barack Obama signed the health care reform that sparked controversy among the House of Representatives and the Senate. “I don’t want to have to pay for other peoples’ healthcare, even if I do get benefits,” sophomore Rachel Sims said. The bill passed by a narrow margin of 220215.
What resulted from an explosion on March 5 at the Upper Big Branch mine in Montcoal, West Virginia? 29 deaths, no survivors. Out of the 65 college basketball teams competing, who won the NCAA Men’s Division I Basketball Championship? Duke University beat Butler University, 61-59. What film won the Oscar for best picture at the 2010 Academy Awards? The Hurt Locker and its director Kathyrn Bigelow became the first woman to win the Academy Award for Best Director. What event on March 20, did around 40 school groups attend to collect garbage, weed and plant trees? Green Up Boone
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What award did both the Legend yearbook and Hi-Lights newspaper staffs win on March 19 from Columbia Scholastic Press Association ? Both earned a Silver Crown. There was one other high school yearbook and two other high school newspapers in the state to receive this recognition. What happened on April 20, in the Gulf of Mexico that could have lasting effects on the area? An explosion on an oil rig caused 11 deaths and is leaking 5,000 barrels of crude oil per day. Attempts to stop the leak haven’t yet worked.
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