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Welcome to the new and (hopefully) improved Patriot Post. After a lot of brainstorming, decision making, planning and a little crying, we present to you the first edition of our news magazine. In line with the theme of this issue, the development of this magazine is still under construction, so please forgive us for any shortcomings (#wetried). As the school year progresses, we will strive to present clear, accurate and meaningful coverage of all aspects of campus life in a contemporary manner that reflects the evolution of modern media such that every student has a reason to pick up a copy. With this in mind, we hope you enjoy reading this as much as we (kinda) enjoyed making it.

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(Photos/Unsplash, Angela Lin, Joanne Haner and Olivia Byrne) Editors-in-Chief || Amber Bhutta,12th || Angela Lin, 12th

News Editor || Kristen Quesada, 11th

Online Editor-in-Chief || Joanne Haner, 11th

Opinion Editor || Alyssa Herzbrun, 11th

Business/Managing Editor ||Kayla Rubenstein, 10th

Assistant Editors || Sloane Kapit, 12th || Kristen Quesada, 11th

Features Editor || Angela Lin, 12th

Social Media Editor ||Maia Fernandez-Baigun, 11th

Adviser || Ms. Diana Adams

Entertainment Editor Staff Writers || Maia Fernandez-Baigun, 11th ||Luca Zislin, 11th ||Madison Lynn, 11th Sports Editor ||Emma Remudo, 10th || Alex Becker, 12th ||Bella Ramirez, 10th ||Sammy Rosenthal, 10th

Copy Editors || Amber Bhutta, 12th || Sloane Kapit, 12th || Olivia Lloyd, 12th

Cover Story Editor || Sloane Kapit, 12th

Editorial Policy

The Patriot Post limits opinion to opinion articles, column, and editorials. All editorials reflect the majority opinion of the staff. Opinions detailed in this publication do not necessarily reflect the views of administration, faculty or the student body. At our own discretion, we will publish letters to the editor either in print or online at ipatriotpost.com. We reserve the right to edit these letters for grammar and layout restrictions and will not publish any content we deem libelous to any students, faculty or members of the community.

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he familiar dread of an alarm tone, typically iPhone’s default “marimba,” cutting off a precious few hours of sleep on any given school day has morphed into an almost universal high school experience. With the seemingly endless piles of homework and frequent “10-minute” Instagram breaks, the majority of high school students find getting enough hours of sleep a rare, nearly impossible feat. Students often find themselves staying up until one or two in the morning, only to wake up four hours later. Then, throughout the school day, they try in vain to stay awake as teachers teach a lesson, exasperated as they sometimes perceive students’ exhaustion as disinterest. Students then trudge home and attempt to learn the lesson they slept through, causing the vicious cycle to repeat. However, a solution to breaking this cycle exists: starting the school day later.

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While numerous health organizations recommend eight to 10 hours of sleep for teenagers to maintain a healthy lifestyle, the CDC reports that around 70 percent of high school students sleep seven hours or fewer on a regular basis. Some may posit that teenagers should simply manage their time more efficiently to balance their sleeping habits, but such thinking disregards the common lifestyle of the average high school student which involves getting home late after extracurriculars, only to face a mountain of schoolwork. Scientific evidence also supports the impracticality of this idea as, during puberty, children develop melatonin, a sleep-inducing hormone, on a delayed schedule, making it harder for them to fall asleep before 11 p.m. As such, sleeping earlier hardly poses a viable solution. In light of the overwhelming research, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine has reported that high school and middle school should start no earlier than 8:30 a.m. Any earlier than that affects students’ safety, health and academic performance. Lack of sleep could lead to both a decline in physical and mental health, including obesity and depression. Students risk sleepiness not only in class, but also behind the wheel, which could lead to an accident. They may also see a drop in their grades as they lack focus in class.

Starting the school day later would result in fewer absences and tardies, healthier student lifestyles and improved academic performance. The Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine performed a study which further corroborates this reasoning as it found that car crash rates reduced by 16.5 percent in two years after a school district changed its start time to an hour later. In another study done by Phi Delta Kappa, tardies fell by 66 percent and students received higher test scores. Our hypercompetitive school environment requires us to concentrate and consistently put our best academic foot forward. However, lack of sleep inhibits us from achieving our full potential. If our school wants to ensure that our students are happy, healthy and at our academic peak, then administration should consider starting the school day later.


Silence is golden Amber Bhutta | Co-Editor-in-Chief pl208261@ahschool.com

From early morning car rides to school to doing homework with a friend, silence tends to cling to many of us like a shadow, prepared to blanket us the moment we preoccupy ourselves with our thoughts or other tasks. While sitting next to another person, we may instinctively associate this type of silence with stilted conversation or awkwardness. Fearful of the perceived impending discomfort, many of us make a conscious effort to fill the silence with hasty small talk, unwittingly worsening the situation when perhaps breaking the silence may have been unnecessary in the first place. Silence is inevitable. Conversations in long car rides with a passenger tend to fizzle out. Going out for a meal with a friend often lapses into silence, save for the clinking of cutlery. However it may initially appear, such lack of conversation is not necessarily detrimental. Years of psychological research has shown that silence promotes numerous benefits including creativity, self-awareness, environmental sensitivity and regular sleep cycles. As Dr. Albert Mehrabian, psychology professor at UCLA and widely known for his work in researching the relative importance of verbal and nonverbal communication, reported in his publication “Silent Messages,” 93 percent of all communication is nonverbal. As such, silence heightens our sensitivity to nonverbal cues and allows us to better perceive others’ emotions and communicate more effectively. As an article published in “Psychology Today” also explains, silence can act as an indicator of the level of ease people share. If two people can comfortably sit together without speaking, not due to animosity but rather a natural lack of things to say at the moment, they share a certain degree of intimacy in their contentedness with the lack of conversation. Such interactions do not solely occur between the romantically involved; comfortable silence can occur between close friends, family members and people involved in many other types of relationships. In any such scenario, speaking for the sake of speaking holds little value as the silence already speaks volumes about the quality of the relationship. The value of such beneficial silences, however, does not preclude the existence of inevitably awkward ones. Whether it be alone in the car with your mother after a rather explosive disagreement or next to your ex-girlfriend at a party, some situations inherently cause discomfort and a more well-founded desire to fill the silence with some means of

diffusing tension. Given such circumstances, by all means, endeavor to remove yourself from the situation; turn on the car radio or strike a conversation with someone else. The most value lies in the ability to distinguish between the two. Do not perceive all silence as an indicator of insufficient communication or awkwardness. Avoid the impulse to immediately dissipate silence with superficial small talk. Allow the silence to speak for itself. SHHH: Entertainment Editor Junior Maia Fer nandez Baigun. says “hush.” (Photo/ Angela Lin)

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Spilling the Truth Why you should switch from plastic to reusable water bottles Maia Fernandez Baigun | Entertainment Editor pl212601@ahschool.com

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eople often claim that using reusable water bottles is better than purchasing bottled water, but the amount of bottled water used every day by the majority of Americans heavily outweighs the number of reusable bottles used. According to a study at Penn State University, more than 42.6 billion plastic water bottles are purchased annually, amounting to a whopping $11.8 billion (just to be thrown away shortly after). Buying reusable water bottles would not only help the environment, but it would help your wallet, and it would be much more convenient. Organizations have addressed this problem and created activist movements, collaborated with schools, celebrities and countries and held countless drives, holidays and walks. One of the organizations behind the change is Ban the Bottle. As an organization encouraging environmental well-being by advocating bans on one-time-use plastic water bottles, Ban the Bottle promotes the ideal solution of going green at home and on the go with the use of reusable water bottles. The organization has supported hundreds of smaller, local businesses with this change, as well as international colleges and zoos. In 2017, the Houston Zoo in Texas eliminated the use of onetime-use plastic water bottles from all concession stands. That year, as expected, the single-use plastic water bottles produced decreased by around 300,000 and a new system of drinking water was implemented.

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Now, there are two types of refilling stations: free standing, green fountains and silver (chilled) fountains attached to walls which help reduce the plastic waste. Along with organizations and businesses attempting to make the switch from bottled water to reusable water bottles, many myths about bottled water and tap water have been disproven. According to the FDA, a study indicated that a majority of people drank bottled water because they believed that it was cleaner and had more minerals. However, while this may be true for the few very high-end brands, most brands simply use a filter on tap water. Apart from some states and areas where the government recommends not drinking tap water, the U.S. public water system is regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) which requires numerous daily tests for bacteria and other toxins. The bottled water that you can buy at the gas station is regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which only requires weekly testing. Another reason to make the switch is the known health risk of many one-timeuse bottles. Plastic water bottles can contain the chemical Bisphenol A, or BPA, which can be very harmful to your health. BPA has been connected to cases of hormonal issues and even cancer. When purchasing a reusable bottle, make sure that it is BPA free. During the school year, stopping by the snack bar or a vending machine and purchasing bottled water is easy and convenient; however due to the many health risks of one-time-use bottles coupled with the environmental benefits and money saved from reusable bottles, reusable water bottles are the best way to drink water during the day. As the saying goes, a habit can be created in 21 days, so for the first three weeks of the school year, hydrate with reusable water bottles and see the difference you can make in your health and in the environment. (Photo/www.komar.de)


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s the new school year rolls in, new clubs pick up speed. While students proposing new clubs this school year must have their proposals in to Dean Natalie Cashman by Oct. 19, some new clubs the ICC has approved will begin to further branch out. Asian American Student Association (AASA) he struggles of being Asian in America is a topic not many people discuss; although many may think of the Asian community as a model minority—being 'perfect' in any aspect or even given higher expectations through stereotypes­­—there are still many forms of discrimination throughout the Asian and Asian-American communities in our society today,” said senior Kenzo Kimura, the club’s co-president along with senior Rayyan Merchant. During the 2018-2019 year, the AASA will strive to promote cultural awareness through discussions and presentations with anyone interested in learning more about the variety of Asian cultures in our community. AASA objectives include increasing Asian-cultural awareness in America to involving international students in the community through volunteer service. “The Asian-American Student Association (AASA) feels like more than a club for our members; it feels like family as well as a safe space for our international and American students to join, speak and volunteer,” Kimura said.

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ACT Club eritage students, led by co-presidents Jacob Mass and Amy Haft, created the ACT (Advocating for Change Today) Club to educate students on the current political climate so that they have the opportunity to use their voice and take action in society. The club does not affiliate with a specific party; rather, it serves to encourage students to engage in politics and understand that their voices deserve to be heard. They have created a website at actclubofficial.com and have begun to spread the club’s influence internationally, creating a chapter in Canada and across multiple states.

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UNICEF Club he United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) works in more than 190 countries and territories to advocate for and assist children. UNICEF works intensely to help save the lives of children worldwide by providing health care and immunizations, clean water and sanitation, nutrition, education and emergency relief to those in need. Because of this, senior Laila Inan took the initiative last school year to create an American Heritage chapter of UNICEF. “Together, we are working toward the day when no children die from preventable causes and every child has a safe and healthy childhood,” she said. The UNICEF chapter at American Heritage works to raise money for those children in need and allows members to earn service hours in return, through activities like doughnut and coffee sales. “We aim to continuously educate our members on current global issues, UNICEF themes, and grow our humanity by support(Graphic/Kristen Quesada) ing UNICEF’s efforts and working for something that is greater than themselves,” Inan said.

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First semester senior activities Senior Picnic Oct. 4

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Homecoming Dance

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10:45 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. Oct. 9

Senior Skip Yearbook Senior Superlative Photos Day

Since the PSAT will take place on a Wednesday instead of a Saturday this year, seniors will have the day off Oct. 10.

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Open for business Joanne Haner | Online Editor-in-Chief pl184941@ahschool.com

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eritage is one of the very few high schools that can say they have one hundred percent acceptance rate of their students into four-year colleges. To live up to such a reputation, the school provides opportunities like pre-professional tracks. For as long as most of us can remember, the pre-professional track family consisted of three members: Pre-Medical, Pre-Law and Pre-Engineering. Soon, the pre-professional tracks will welcome a fourth member: business. Although the idea of a business track has been circulating for a few years, Honors Business Entrepreneurship joined the list of summer courses this year and has received a positive reaction from students and parents alike. Most of the summer sessions filled quickly and completely. Mr. Dean Nolle, Dr. Douglas Laurie and Mr. Tim Shaw formulated the idea for a business track and started creating a possible curriculum several years ago. In order to create the curriculum for the first class of the track, they brought in the help of Mr. Brian Tuffin, parent of an AHS student and graduate of Ohio State University and Harvard Business school. “A business class is almost like a foreign language class to many students,” Dean Nolle said. “We couldn’t make the

class as we would a college class because that would be much more case-study centric.” Through a long process of brainstorming, sorting and tweaking the syllabus, the first class of the business track was finally complete. With Dr. Laurie’s approval, all the course needed now was a teacher. At this point, Mr. Paul Shaffer was brought in. Before becoming a substitute teacher and social studies teacher at Heritage, Mr. Shaffer served as former deputy police chief for the Coral Springs police department. Completing the team, Mr. Shaffer, along with Dean Nolle, Dr. Laurie, Mr. Shaw and Mr. Tuffin, worked together to incorporate a textbook, case studies, group projects and a book written by Mr. Tuffin himself into the final class curriculum. The majority of the business track is still under construction. Ideas for courses that involve accounting, financial management, investment management and business statistics are all possibilities for future classes, but for now, the school currently offers Honors Business Entrepreneurship over the summer. The class is available to anyone who wishes to enroll, and no pre-requisites are required. The new business entrepreneurship class provides a background to business-related careers with firsthand experience from people with experience in the field.

Summer Competition Recap Angela Lin | Co-Editor-in-Chief pl215051@ahschool.com

Quiz Bowl Nationals

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he debate team competed at the National Speech and Debate Tournament at the Greater Fort Lauderhe Quiz Bowl team took on Nadale/Broward County Convention Centionals in Atlanta May 25-27. The ter June 17-22. Junior Luca Zislin placed team consisted of alumni Alec Chao, Adi11th and senior Chase Freeman placed tya Bafna, Nicholas Montes, Sriraj Alturi, 12th in Congressional Debate-House. Kishan Patel and senior Shayaan SubzAlumni Christopher Matei and Nick wari. This year, the team placed 195th out Fonseca became quarter finalists in of 352 teams, which came from the U.S. Worlds School Debate. In Internationand Canada. The competition consisted al Extemporaneous of two teams going head Speaking, junior Juto head to answer trivia liette Reyes advanced questions including literto octofinals. Freshman ature, history/social studCoby Ackerman won ies, sciences and arts. The first place in Original winning team of each Oratory and third place round advances until one in Humorous Interteam ultimately becomes pretation at the middle National Champions. DEDICATED MATHLETES: The math team took home more than 100 trophies over school competition.

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he Mu Alpha Theta math team attended the Mu Alpha Theta National Convention in Colorado Springs July 8-13. Members took on their rival Buchholz High School in an effort to defend their national title. The team took home second place in Sweepstakes, a competition that ranks schools based on their overall score, as Buchholz High School reclaimed the championship title.

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Global News Brief Maia Fernandez-Baigun |Entertainment Editor pl212601@ahschool.com

Indonesia Earthquake

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powerful magnitude 7 earthquake hit the Indonesian island of Lombok Aug. 5. It killed at least 32 people and triggered a tsunami warning among many of the other islands. The tremor came just a week after another earthquake had killed 17 people on the island and prompted people to flee from their homes to higher land. Tremors were felt throughout the whole island as well as many neighboring islands such as Bali. Lombok, an island popular among tourists, offered great opportunities for relaxing on the beach, surfing and hiking trails.

FIFA World Cup

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osted in Russia, this year’s World Cup was the 21st FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association) World Cup. The competition took place from June 14 to July 15 and, with an estimated cost of $14.2 billion, was the most expensive yet. The FIFA World Cup is an international soccer tournament made up of national men’s teams and played every four years. This year, 32 teams qualified, with first appearances from Panama and Iceland. Of the 32, 16 teams moved onto the knockout stage. The final, played by Croatia and France, took place July 15 in the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, which held around 78,000 spectators. The match finished as a 4–2 victory for France in the highest-scoring World Cup final since 1966.

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ore than 90 people were killed after Greece’s worst wildfire of the decade hit Mati, a small village 18 miles east of the capital city Athens. The fire broke out July 23, and with the strong winds in the area, spread quickly toward the beach, leaving many homes, cars and buildings damaged. Greek reports suggested 1,500 homes were damaged, with many destroyed. Almost 300 people were injured, and hundreds more were forced to flee to beaches and into the sea to safety as the blaze consumed houses and cars.

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Mueller Investigation Yields Results

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he conclusion to Paul Manafort’s trial and Michael Cohen’s confession took place within hours of each other Aug. 21. Following a trial in Alexandria, Va., Manafort was convicted on eight out of eighteen counts of financial charges. The judge declared a mistrial on the 10 charges that the jury could not agree upon. In Manhattan, Cohen agreed to a plea deal regarding campaign finance laws that involve payments to two women, one of them the adult film actress known as Stormy Daniels, claiming that an unnamed candidate had asked him to make hush payments to the two women. (Graphic/Alyssa Herzbrun)

Hypocrisy

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he New York Times published an article Aug. 19 based on leaked documents concerning Asia Argento, an Italian actress and one of the figureheads of the #MeToo movement. As one of the first women to accuse Harvey Weinstein of sexual assault, Argento quickly rose within the movement’s ranks. However, documents between Argento’s lawyer, Carrie Goldberg, and the attorney of actor and musician Jimmy Bennett, Gordon K. Sattro, were leaked claiming that Argento had sexually assaulted Bennet. Documents include photos of both Argento, age 37, and Bennett, 17, as well as an agreement in which Argento would pay Bennett $380,000. Argento called the Times story “absolutely false” while Goldberg characterized the money as “helping Mr. Bennett.” (Graphic/Meridia Interactive Solutions)

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EVERYONE HAS A STORY: BARAK HUANG (Photos submitted by Barak Huang)

Amber Bhutta | Co-Editor-in-Chief pl208261@ahschool.com Angela Lin | Co-Editor-in-Chief pl215051@ahschool.com

We are on a mission: to prove to you, our reader, that everyone, and we do mean everyone, has a story within them, both unique and interesting. Cue our monthly feature EHAS: Everyone Has A Story, where two Patriot Post staffers set off on a quest to find and extensively interview a Heritage student at random to prove that everyone does, in fact, have a story.

Students dispersed around the world for summer break coupled with our deep-seated love for all things dog-related led us to a digital contest calling for students to submit their funniest dog photos and videos for a chance to win an unspecified prize, which we later revealed as this month’s EHAS feature. Once we received all of the entries, we held a staff vote to choose the winner. The majority of votes went to junior Barak Huang and his videos of his two dogs, a Pomeranian and an American Eskimo mix, respectively named Goku and Nimbus, rendering Huang the winner and the subject of this month’s EHAS. Though he briefly lived in North Dakota, Huang has spent most of his life in his native state of Florida. His family owns an Asian fusion restaurant called Fyr and Ice where Huang works over the summer and enjoys making boba tea. “I like making boba because it makes me cultured and more interesting,” Huang said.

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In addition to facilitating his love for boba, Huang’s parents’ restaurant also allows him to spend time with his family. Huang has two brothers, a younger one and an older one who serves in the U.S. Armed Forces. From his brother’s dedication to his work in the army to his parents’ perseverance in opening their restaurant, Huang appreciates the efforts of his family to take advantage of the opportunities afforded to them. “I admire my parents because they managed to come to America without knowing English and having next to no money and became successful,” Huang said. Motivated by his family’s endeavors and his appreciation for social studies, Huang involves himself in many organizations on campus, including the Pre-Law pre-professional track, Mock Trial and Model United Nations. He not only enjoys these activities because of the competition and subject matter but also because of the lasting friendships he has developed. “The highlight of Mock Trial was the states trip because I was able to get much closer to the other members on the team and learn from them,” Huang said. “For similar reasons, GatorMUN was the highlight of my Model UN career because I won my first award and learned skills from Thomas [Lovegren] and Anya [Gunewardena], who were also in my committee.” In addition to his involvement in the aforementioned activities, Huang also served as class president during his sophomore year and deemed the experience integral to his high school career. In the future, Huang hopes to pursue a career in the legal field. “The intricacies of the legal code make it an interesting field of study, ” he said. “I’d love to use it to help others.”


School survival guide By heeding these words of wisdom from Junior Kristen Quesada, Assistant Editor-in-Chief, you can ensure yourself a less stressed school year.

Kristen Quesada | Co-Assistant Editor pl208162@ahschool.com

1. Uniform: With the 36-point limit before expulsion, you should want to keep clear of

any simple infractions. Keep your ID visible, shirt tucked and shorts unrolled if you want to remain dean-free for 2018.

2. Get to class on time: Unless you wish to instantly receive a tardy from those teachers, it is

best to rush to class with time to spare before the bell. Otherwise, the result could be a full point deduction in your quarter grade with more than two tardies.

3. Pay attention in class: Instead of going on that Fortnite grind in the middle of your math lesson, take notes and listen. You will appreciate an A on your test much more than a close victory royale.

4. Actually read the syllabus: While it may seem easier to doze off during the reading of

your syllabus the first week of school, it truly does contain crucial information, whether pertaining to makeup grades, the percent breakdown of grade categories or materials needed.

5. Do not throw out your materials from the year: Although burning your

notes from last school year in a full-out bonfire may seem fun, you might regret that if you eventually take another course with similar material. Another use could be for your siblings later on (We take classes, too!).

6. Do not lose yourself in the process: When everyone seems to be going for valedictorian in our

school, it can seem tough to keep up. While grades are very important for college and your own personal achievement, do not harm your own mental and physical health in the process.

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Building for the future (Photo submitted/Herman Construction) Amber Bhutta | Co-Editor-in-Chief pl208261@ahschool.com

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directly east of the building will house a three-story batting cage that will serve as a robotics practice space on the first floor, a softball batting cage on the second floor and a baseball batting cage on the third floor. As the construction began amid second semester of the 2017-2018 school year, many students noticed an interruption in their commutes between classes as the construction site fenced off much of the area between the 3000 building and numerous sports fields behind the 2000 building. As the construction progresses, the walkway between the softball field and construction site will also be fenced off for students’ safety as construction workers bring in more heavy machinery.

however, administration does not foresee any additional impacts on students’ daily schedules. Current estimates project the construction of the new building to finish between June and July of 2020. Upon the new building’s completion, construction of another 90,000-squarefoot building, expected to house a swimming pool, tennis courts and other facilities, will begin. The school will convert the area currently occupied by the swimming pool into a green space for students to walk through and eat lunch in. Current estimates predict this construction project’s completion around the summer of 2022.

We’re expanding and improving our “facilities through the new ones being built. ” - Mr. Laurie

To compensate for this additional obstruction, the school had a path built around the softball field to allow students to continue to access the track, soccer field and baseball field. Other than the aforementioned blocked areas,

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lthough many students avoided setting foot on campus over the summer, there was still still plenty of activity surrounding the construction of the new multipurpose building. “The progress with the construction really has been tremendous. I would say at this point we’re probably a little bit ahead of schedule, especially with the gymnasium,” said school President Mr. William Laurie. As construction workers have already poured much of the concrete for the foundation and begun work on the plumbing, he further explained that current estimates project that the outer shell of the building will be completed as soon as January 2019. The new building will house a gymnasium, a weight room nearly twice the size of the existing one, basketball courts, locker rooms, 16 new classrooms and many other facilities. While administration has yet to determine which department will occupy these new classrooms, Mr. Laurie explained that a few of the rooms will most likely house publication classes. The side of the new building also will have a kitchen with two concession windows as well as a seating area where students can eat lunch. The area


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here are around 800 million accounts on “I think it’s so much fun because it is about loving yourInstagram, and not all of them are peoself or loving another person, so I think it’s really positive ple and businesses. One type of account overall,” Mikkelsen said. many in the Class of 2021 have taken to is fan acShe said the account is a giant meme in itself, but counts. From David Rozen’s meme account to Synthe person who runs the account disagrees, calling it an nove Mikkelsen’s fan club page, fan accounts have “appreciation account.” become part of the culture of the sophomore class. “Synnove was eating some Life Savers, which is the The largest fan account is the David Rozen greatest candy ever created,” the anonymous creator meme page. The original account amassed more explained. “I told Synnove, ‘If you give me that Life than 300 followers within about Saver I’ll make you the best fan three months before getting deaccount.’ She was hooked, and leted. Arman Arabzadeh, one of she gave me the Life Saver. But the sophomores in charge of the after creating the account, it page, expressed disbelief over the was no longer about the Life account growing so quickly. The Saver, it was about appreciation account had more followers than of a queen.” David Rozen’s personal account. Not all fan accounts are acNo one knows why the original fan tive forever, though. Sophomore account was deleted, but ArabzaJolie Kolassa’s best friend at deh has his theories. the time, Aaron Batista, made “My best guess is that somea fan account for her in eighth one reported it as impersonation, grade. The account died after but David was fully aware of it, its first year of creation. Koand if you go to his main account lassa said she associates it with you can see that it’s in his bio,” “the good old days” and found it Arabzadeh said. “very entertaining.” The group in charge still has Sophomore class president hope for the new account to return Zaneer Mitha also has a fan acto its predecessor’s glory. Still, Aracount. “I was asked for permisbzadeh stressed that he would not sion from someone to start this approve of the account if Rozen account as a form of publicity for disliked it. my [sophomore class president] “It is literally memes of him, campaign, and I said I didn’t [so] obviously if anybody does not think it was a good idea. I then want something of themselves out on the internet made a deal with a friend that as soon as the campaign and I can control that, then I’ll do something about was over, I would give him permission to start the account. it,” Arabzadeh said. The polls closed, and that was that,” Mitha said. While Rozen has not Mitha’s fan account yet identified the three I think it’s so much fun because it is about loving showcases his complexity as people who are in charge a person. yourself or loving another person of the account, he still “I think this account is expresses pride over the legitimate because it shows -Synnove Mikkelson account’s existence. all sides of me and not Rozen is not the only one who enjoys having a just the sides of me that I think look good on camera,” fan account. Sophomore Synnove Mikkelsen said Mitha explained. the fan account based on her is both entertaining Whether active or inactive, the accounts have proven and a great conversation starter. Mikkelsen has a fato be a light-hearted way for these sophomores to bond vorable opinion on fan accounts, and she said she and appreciate each other in today’s busy high school would even consider making one for someone else. social life.

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When They Were Us: Dr. David Klein

Have you ever wondered what your teachers were like in high school? In our monthly teacher profile, we take a trip back to the past and explore what teachers were like ‘When They Were Us’ (WTWU). TEACHING THEATER: Prior to doing theater, Dr. Klein excelled in visual arts. This led him to explore theater makeup and special effects. “Particularly, I like aging people, fake facial hair, horror and gore effects.” (Photo/submitted by Dr. David Klein) Emma Remudo | Staff Writer pl209912@ahschool.com

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f you’re searching for the director of the drama department, you may know to contact Dr. David Klein. However, if you’re also in search of a dialectician or tarot card reader, you might have found your match. While pursuing his doctorate in acting from Florida State University, Dr. Klein had a change of perspective on what it meant to pursue the arts. “I discovered that theater was more of a business than an art form. While I am extremely attracted to the art form, the business side leaves me nonplussed.” Although having once sworn to never become a teacher as a kid, his newfound discovery led him to his first teaching gig at the University of Louisiana. “There was a sense of higher purpose. I was no longer just entertaining people; I was educating them.” Eventually, Dr. Klein heard about the theater position at Heritage and decided

that his bond with teenagers would make him a good fit for the job. However, his move to South Florida from Atlanta was not the first transition he made. “My life has been a rabbit trail. I was born in the Southeast, but I did elementary school in the suburbs of Chicago. Then my parents moved back to the Southeast.” He attended high school at Enterprise

number of skills outside of acting. “I’m a dialectician. I teach people to do different dialects and accents.” For the most part, he teaches his students how to perfect their British accents for plays. However, he also uses this skill to teach people with thick regional accents a way to neutralize their sound. In addition, Dr. Klein has a skill for reading tarot cards. His ability to use cards to counsel people on their life decisions has booked him gigs at Renaissance Fairs and private consultations. “It’s very fulfilling to be of service to people through this esoteric method of gaining perspective.” Whether acting or educating, reading tarot cards or teaching a new accent, Dr. Klein captures the essence of a drama teacher.

longer just entertaining people; I “ I was no was educating them. ” High School in Enterprise, Ala., where he took part in art competitions, was president of the Thespians, vice president of the music club and a member of the National Honor Society. After graduating high school he received his bachelor’s degree in acting from the University of Alabama, then attended the University of Pittsburgh for his graduate degree and eventually earned his Ph.D. from Florida State University. Being involved in the arts has given Dr. Klein a

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The show must go on

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Summer break means another chance to learn theater. Two theater students recount their experiences from their theater summer program.

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ver summer, singing and acting doesn’t stop for theater students. In addition to family vacations and summer assignments, many theater students learn new singing and acting techniques at various theater programs. These programs provide the students with knowledge they can incorporate into upcoming shows. In the beginning of the summer, senior Olivia Byrne went to Hawaii with her family. “I learned so much more about the culture and lifestyle of the people. Hawaii was a great place to visit because many movies that I have seen were filmed on the islands,” Byrne said. She then came back home to work at a service camp with her friends. During her time at home, she researched colleges and worked on her auditions. Byrne left for New York City in July for NYU Tisch’s summer intensive program in the Stonestreet Studios which teaches film and acting. When she returned home five weeks later, she worked on finishing her first original single along with a music video for it. Byrne began acting in seventh grade. Her first show was Once Upon a Mattress. “I hope to pursue a career in film acting. I would also be interested in becoming a recording artist,” Byrne said. “If you want something, you should do everything in your power to achieve it.”

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Gabriela Coutinho

enior Gabriela Coutinho, started her summer attending acting programs at Northwestern University with the National High School Institute in Chicago. The five-week program, placed her into different elective classes and performance ensembles. The core classes taken at the camp included acting, voice and movement, performance theory and text analysis. The students then split into different groups to practice for different shows. Coutinho watched two professional plays in Chicago. “I have loved theater since I was five years old. The first shows I did were productions in lower school,” Coutinho said. She has been acting for almost eight years. Coutinho hopes to be an actress and a writer for shows. Her brother has an intellectual disability which motivates her to one day open and run an inclusive theatre company, especially facilitating access for people who have disabilities. She plans to bring awareness to mental and physical disabilities within the community. I hope to give them a chance through acting and singing at a theater company for children with disabilities,” she said. A love of performing is not put on hold during the summer months for these students. Many theater students at continue to hone their summer crafts by attending many theater camps well known in the theater community. They will have the opportunity to use what was learned and apply it to the upcoming plays for the year.


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rawing provides a window of relaxation for many, but not everyone can create masterpieces from their raw skills. Sophomore Montserrat De Allende Silva began polishing her skills from a young age and now spends hours creating art based on her favorite television programs, mainly Star Wars, or for other special occasions. Silva started drawing at an age at which art or coloring is a common pastime. Her crayon scribbles were soon influenced by the drawing talents of her older sister, and Silva began nailing the exact details she was trying to MASTER OF MEDIUMS: Silva enjoys copy from photos. drawing on the iPad app Procreate. While “[Drawing] is a most of her paper drawings are in black- great hobby to have and-white, she prefers to experiment with because you can draw colors and different mediums. (Photo subanything just about mitted by Montserrat de Allende Silva) anywhere or anytime. When I’m bored or when I have nothing to do, I draw,” Silva said. Coming a long way from her first drawings of colorful swirls, Silva prefers to draw in pencil or pen or with the Procreate app. One of her favorite methods to improve her technique is observing other artists’ works and directly asking them questions about their works. “I like to draw challenging things, and drawing people is really hard,” Silva said. “All the proportions have to be correct and the eyes have to look alive and have emotion.” When it comes to drawing, Silva taught herself everything she knows. The only art classes she has ever taken are the required preschool art classes. Aside from drawing, Silva also sings with the school chorus, plays in the school orchestra and will join the Acapella chorus this year. She began singing in fourth grade when she choose chorus as her mandatory fine arts class, once again taking after her older sister. Silva continued singing throughout grade school, middle school and into high school. The musical experience she accumulated from the multiple instruments she plays allowed the theory and sight-reading portions of the class to come easily to her. Silva plans on singing in the school chorus throughout the rest of high school. Silva also plans on staying in the school orchestra, where she plays the violin. Her first instrument, however, was the piano. She plays the piano mainly for fun now, practicing and learning songs of her choice. Silva also recently taught herself how to play the ukulele and plans to do the same with the guitar.

Montserrat De Allende Silva: SELFTAUGHT Artist and musician

Silva’s desire to play these instruments comes from her mother. “[My mom] always wanted me to learn how to play music, and if it weren’t for her, I wouldn’t be where I am today,” Silva said. Apart from her busy fine arts-related lifestyle, Silva also has a passion for sports. Her freshman year she played on both the school volleyball and soccer teams. She plans to continue playing on these teams this school year and is considering joining the tennis team. Silva’s interests don’t stop there. She is an active member of the Astronomy and Marine Biology clubs. Her family has impacted her love of nature and animals immensely. Her family takes in families of baby ducks until they are well enough to live on their own, and they vacation in Yellowstone National Park every winter. “I love taking the tours into the forest to see the nature and wildlife,” Silva said. “To be honest, I want to live in Yellowstone when I grow up.” Silva’s three dogs, two cats and rotating baby duck families remind her of the beauty of animals and nature. With a plate as loaded as Silva’s, it’s difficult to wonder how she still has time to make get well soon cards for friends, teachers and family out of the kindness of her heart. “As for how I balance my time...well, really I don’t,” Silva said. “I just get done whatever needs to get done.” To view Silva’s work, follow her art account on Instagram,

SOUND OF MUSIC: Sophomore Montserrat De Allende Silva performs in a dinner-type theater concert in middle school with her choir. (Photo submitted by Montserrat De Allende Silva)

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popularity and proceeded to work on her EP, which she released on May 25 under FADER Label. Clairo has carefully taken the tracks from her EP, Diary 001, and tailored them in a way that is modern, but also nostalgic and funky. This smaller album has only six tracks and totals around 45 minutes. “Pretty Girl” is one of the two songs which has its own music video. The video, comprised of low-quality footage, features Clairo dancing awkwardly in front of her webcam in the style of multimedia artist Molly Soda. This unique style jives perfectly with the almost-reverse psychology choice of lyrics as she pledges to “wear a skirt for you” and “shut up if you want me to.” Even though many female artists sing about independence, there is some kind of docility as she sings exactly the opposite with very little emotion. To me, however, the best song on the album is “4EVER,” an upbeat track that

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While many of us relate more to the romance-driven sound of alternative-but-still-mainstream artists such as Rex Orange County and Troye Sivan, others find themselves more entertained with the real-life quality that other artists show through their music. Claire Cottrill, or better known for her stage name, Clairo, takes the romance from popular tracks and adds in the reality factor. She sings about high school, college, emotions and technology. Originally hailing from Massachusetts, Clairo began her career around a year ago when one of her music videos,“Pretty Girl,” went viral on YouTube, which now has over 17 million views. Leaving her Bandcamp and SoundCloud days behind, Clairo decided to make the most out of this sudden burst of

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still adheres to Clairo’s lo-fi style. As one of her songs originally written when she graduated high school and started college, “4EVER” talks about how “nothing is that simple” and questions if the future will “feel the same forever” and carefree as it was before. Having written the song the night before leaving for college, Clairo voices many of our thoughts and worries about what will come. As one of the few more “popular” lo-fi artists in the industry, Clairo hopes to continue to find her sound through her music. Having only released her debut album, we can expect more albums (or even tracks) from Clairo in the near future. In an interview with The Fader about her music (more specifically Diary 001), Clairo explains how “There are songs that are really high-quality and really out-there. I just want people to see the growth and understand it, to see the EP as different times of my life.”

Entertainment Brief Sloane Kapit | Co- Assistant Editor pl216611@ahschool.com

Birth of Kulture Kiari Cephus

Female rapper Cardi B, real name Belcalis Almanzar, and her rapper husband, member of rap group “Migos,” Offset, real name Kiari Kendrell Cephus, welcomed their first child together, Kulture Kiari Cephus, on July 10.

Forbes recently recognized makeup mogul and reality television star Kylie Jenner as the youngest self-made billionaire. As her makeup company “Kylie Cosmetics” expands, she is currently on track to become the youngest self-made billionaire, man or woman, within the next year by the age of 21.

After much speculation, singer Justin Bieber, 24, confirmed his engagement to model Hailey Baldwin, 21, in a heartfelt Instagram post. Bieber proposed at a restaurant in the Bahamas July 7.

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World Cup Unites Fans Around the Globe

nexpected upstarts and defeats have marked this year’s World Cup, culminating in France’s 4-2 victory over Croatia on July 15. Russia hosted this year’s games, with the final match taking place at Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow. Many students documented the games on social media, sharing their experiences watching the World Cup. Other students traveled abroad and witnessed firsthand how soccer has an impact across different cultures. Senior Natalie Perez was in Paris when France won the final match. “[During the final match] we all yelled at the TV and chanted various forms of ‘Allez les Bleus!’ (“Go blue team!”),” Perez said. “It felt like everyone in the room was connected somehow by our love of soccer and our support for the blue team, which was really cool.” Perez typically roots for the Spanish team Real Madrid due to her Spanish heritage, but as national teams entered the World Cup, her cultural ties to France led her to support their team as well during this year’s tournament. The frenetic atmosphere Perez described following France’s final win demonstrated soccer’s far reaching fan base worldwide, transcending cultural and geographic boundaries. “We all may be rooting for separate teams,” she said, “but we all enjoy the same sport, so that’s what can bring all these people together no matter what country they belong to.” Junior Paula Mitre watched the games from her home but connected to the action

PROLIFIC SCORER: French forward Kylian Mbappe dodges a slide tackle from defender en route to scoring a goal. Mbappe was named MVP of the World Cup after netting four goals in seven matches.

nonetheless. “ M y family and I went all out. We have a whiteboard in the kitchen, and we wrote out all the pairings and matches, updating the board when countries won,” she said. As the U.S. team did not qualify for the World Cup, Mitre and her family rooted for Mexico, where Mitre has dual citizenship. “Watching games when Mexico was playing was a family event, so it was really nice to be able to bond over soccer,” Mitre said. Senior Mohamad Adada traveled to Lebanon and witnessed the impact of the World Cup there. “Watching it in Lebanon really made me feel like I was apart of something really exciting, being able to make jokes and conversation over the Cup,” Adada said. Adada and many others have perceived how soccer contributes less significantly to American culture than it does to the rest of the world. Yet it is a common denominator that people from different cultures can bond ov e r, as well as a chance for people w i t h the same ties to particular nationalities to root for their team and connect with people worldwide from their shared culture. “Soccer around the world effectively brings together a plethora of demographics of people, especially those who side with similar teams,” Adada said. “It really brings out the patriotism for all people who root for each of their countries.”

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Heritage power hitters drafted to the MLB Sloane Kapit | Co-Assistant Editor pl216611@ahschool.com

Triston Casas Boston Red Sox Round: 1 Pick: 26 The Boston Red Sox drafted third baseman Triston Casas in the first round of the 2018 MLB Draft. The 6-foot-4, 238 pound left-handed hitter was selected 26th overall. Casas played on the Heritage baseball team four consecutive years and helped bring home gold medals for Team USA baseball three years in a row. Mike Rikard, the director of amateur scouting for the Red Sox, cited Casas’s strong opposite field power as a draw toward his selection. “I’m really excited, and I can’t be more happy with the way today turned out. I feel like the park suits my swing well, and hopefully, I get up to the big league club soon and make an impact,” Casas said. In his second professional game, Casas sustained a thumb injury, which will keep him out for the season.

Cory Acton Detroit Tigers (Photo/ Casas Baseball) Round: 39 Pick: 1,155 The Detroit Tigers drafted second baseman Cory Acton in the 39th round of the 2018 MLB Draft. However, Acton opted to attend the University of Florida, the school which he committed to during his freshman year. Acton played on the Heritage baseball team two years. The strong left-handed hitter has proved himself on the diamond throughout his high school career. His 6-foot-1, 170 pound build leaves him in prime position to excel at the University of Florida, and he hopes to re-enter the draft later in his baseball career.

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From the Bench BY ALEX BECKER

Dear Freshmen Dear freshmen, Welcome to American Heritage High School. As you may have heard, we have one of the best athletic programs in the nation. We consistently win state titles in multiple sports, send dozens of student athletes to Division I colleges, and make national news every once in a while. I could write this entire column on how great our sports are here, but I’ve already done that and honestly it was pretty boring. The point is: We are good at sports and everything that has to do with sports, except spirit. As sports editor of this publication, I attend every football game, a few basketball games and try to make as many other games as possible. I don’t go just because I need to, but because I like to. The only problem is that I think I’m alone. It seems the crowds at our games are made up of mostly parents and opposing fans, with very little of our student body attending. Yet, the day after the football team wins, students act like they’re on the team. You may have noticed how I have been using words like “we” and “our” throughout this column. I do it because we are all Patriots. When the football team wins, we all win, but that’s assuming we care. If you don’t attend a single game all season, don’t celebrate when both soccer teams win state or when the baseball team is ranked No. 1 in the nation. You should want to celebrate over those accomplishments because they are outstanding achievements, but if you want the privilege of celebrating like a team member then do your part. Your cheers, screams and signs go a long way. Opposing teams may be intimidated when they see our defensive line, but without a fan base to back it up we lose some legitimacy. So freshmen, high school can be fun. You may not think so right now, but attend a game, create a fan base and change the culture of Heritage sports. You’ll be glad you did.


UNFOLDING THE PATRIOTS’ NEXT CHAPTER Alex Becker | Sports Editor pl215753@ahschool.com

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or the first time in the past five years, the Patriots football team is an underdog. Despite winning four of the past five state titles, the Patriots seem to be flying under the radar prior to the upcoming season. The team ranked second in the state and fourth nationally a season ago but enters the season underwhelmingly ranked ninth in Florida and 90th in the nation. The reigning back-to-back champs graduated 26 seniors in the offseason, including 10 all-county first teamers, a major reason the Patriots dropped so far in the preseason polls. Although every team has to deal with departing seniors, the Patriots must replace 17 of last season’s 22 starters. With a lot of big shoes to fill, the Patriots will be turning to returning seniors and transfers. Returning from last season, junior linebacker Andy Garcia is set to make an impact. Garcia accumulated 40 tackles in his first year playing varsity last season, including eight tackles for a loss and five sacks. Counterpart linebacker Ruben Hyppolite II will help Garcia control the defense after an impressive sophomore year in which Hyppolite racked up 48 tackles. The offense will see big changes as well. Junior Edwin Rhodes III will play quarterback this season, replacing new McNeese State quarterback Cameron Smith. Rhodes III has rarely been on the field during his high school career, only throwing the ball 43 times in his two years playing varsity. However, despite little playing time, Rhodes III has gained 360 total yards, including three touchdowns. The new starter will have plenty of help moving the ball from senior running back Tyler Jones and junior wide receiver Douglas Emilien. Jones ran as part of a committee last season with Miles Jones and Jordan Johnson, still rushing for 639 yards to go along with 10 touchdowns. In his first year as a potential starter, Jones has tremendous upside to cross the 1,000-yard mark. Emilien, although only a sophomore, racked up 103 yards in the air, while crossing the goal line once as well.

Although many of the returning players have little on field experience, head coach Patrick Surtain isn’t worried. “These [underclassmen] that have been in the program, they understand the winning culture, and that goes a long way,” Surtain said. “I know we lost a lot of talent from last year, some great football players, but we have some guys coming back who are hungry and ready to prove themselves.” While the Patriots will need their returning players to step up big, they need new transfer students to play just as well, on top of learning the system. The Patriots received five new guys from other high schools during the offseason, including former Oxbridge senior linebacker Dorian Jones and former Miami Pace safety James Williams. Only a sophomore, Williams is already committed to the University of Miami and viewed as a top prospect in his class. The Patriots will also introduce former Fort Lauderdale High running back Lavelton Williams to the backfield to help out Tyler Jones. Williams only played two games in his junior season last year, yet put up impressive numbers, rushing for 184 yards and four touchdowns, while gaining 64 - Andy Garcia yards in receptions. The group the Patriots have this season is different, not less talented. “We lost a lot of guys, but the thing is, you just don’t know the people we have yet,” Garcia said. “We’re just as competitive, just as talented. We just have to prove to everybody this year that we are those guys.” Though many fans may be worried the team has lost its dominance after its undefeated season in which it won 10 of its 14 games by double digits, players and coaches are confident the team will bring the same thunder as usual. “It’s all right. We’re just going to do what we do. We’re going to put in the work every day, and we’re going to play ball on Friday nights,” senior safety Kamryn Giles said. “We’re just going to do what we do.”

just as competitive, just as talented. “WeWe’re just have to prove to everybody this year that we are those guys. ”

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