Jeremiah Schoen Masterpiece Portfolio 2015 by Jessica Samons

JEREMIAH SCHOEN

JEREMIAH SCHOEN JEREMIAH SCHOEN

Cover Letter

May 20, 2015

3116 El Camino Real West Palm Beach, Florida 33409 561-707-5631 jeremiahschoen@gmail.com

Resume OBJECTIVE To better my skills in software development and to focus on the company’s main goal of delivering great services.

Microsoft Headquarters Software Developer 6750 North Andrews Avenue #400 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309

EDUCATION

Dear Satya Nadella,

EXPERIENCE Masterpiece Yearbook

I would like to take part as a worker in your office at Microsoft as a software developer in training to get the open world experience. I envy the way your agency runs, the morals your company have and the way you handle yourselves in a professional manner. As the arts and academics editor of my middle school yearbook, I have mastered Adobe programs, InDesign, and Microsoft. I also got into the School of the arts in my major of communications. I have been an interviewer, photographer and copy and captions editor, written copy and edited my spreads for the section of the yearbook. I am very good for this position because I take my job very seriously, I work well with others and I finish all my deadlines according to schedule. I understand that in this area of profession the client’s needs come first and are the most important in this industry. After making two masterpiece yearbooks I’ve learned that the different customers have different needs and that criticism is key in making something better. We make sure that every student in our school is included in this book so that they can appreciate it for years to come. I am willing to sacrifice what is needed to make this final product the best it possibly can be. I appreciate you taking consideration into accepting me for this job opportunity. I have a fully documented resume that expresses my experience and my capabilities directly to you. I appreciate this opportunity and I look forward to hearing back from you. Yours Truly, Jeremiah Schoen Enclosed: Resume

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Completed three years at Bak Middle School of the Arts Graduation Date: June 6, 2015 G.P.A. 3.645

• January 2013-2014 Arts and Academics Editor/ Co Sports Editor. Design layout, meet all deadlines, edited spreads. • January 2014-2015 Arts and Academics Editor. Copy and caption writing, photo taking and editing and interviewing. RELEVANT MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDIES Journalism I, Journalism II, Speech and Debate Honors, Awards And Memberships DO THE WRITE THING AWARD- Yearly writing contest for students, topic is youth violence and how to deal with it. Active Football Player- 2008- Present. I started playing football at the age of eight and I plan to play throughout college. Active Basketball Player- 2007- Present. I played basketball in my early childhood and I will continue to play until older. BABY SITTER 2013-Present. Care of child while parents are off taking care of personal agenda. REFERENCES Jessica Samons: yearbook adviser 561-882-3820 Stephanie Schoen: babysitters parent 561-352-1492

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JEREMIAH SCHOEN Self Analysis

My purpose on this entertainment spread was to give an example of the top trends and things to do during that year. Thie elements for this spread were diffucult to obtain and edit. In this spread we had to cob photos create and research top trends and music that kids listen to during this time of the year. I took photos and made the side baf. I have also written copy and captions and the TOP 3 sidebar for this spread. I like the sidebar for the final product and the cobbed photos for this final spread. Color Col or - Size 8 - 5-48 5-48 -4898 98 : Bak 980 Bak Mid Middle dle Sc Schoo ho l of the Arts

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I met Ms. Samons dring my interview at Bak and after I got into Bak I started journalism in sixth grade in Journalism I and creative writing. After that first year I took my first yearbook class with her and in my final eighth grade year I took yearbook again. I have learned how to use InDesign, Photo shop, I have mastered my skills in Microsoft and I have learned how to use Adobe applications. I have also learned how to work with a group better, how to meet specific deadline and how to use my skills to the best of my ability. This course is valuable to take because it helps you learn skills in different internet applications. You can use these skills in the future depending on what job you have such as newspaper editor or reporter or working in different publications.

Reflection #1

1. Shake it off-Taylor Swift 2. All about that Bass- Meghan Trainor 3. Anaconda- Nicki Minaj source: www.billboard.com

Facts: Justin Timberlake was the voice behind the McDonald’s phrase “I’m lovin it” and was paid $6 million for the song. source: www.sotruefacts.com

MOVIES

1. Guardians of the Galaxy 2. Captain America: The Winter Soldier 3. The Lego Movie source: www.billboard.com Facts: 3-D movies have been around in some form since 1915.

source: www.sotruefacts.com

VIDEO GAMES

Students enjoy a variety of forms of entertainment from music to movies and much more

n outburst of laughter erupted from a group of eighth grade girls in the courtyard, who chatted about the long awaited, new “Five Seconds of Summer” album. Entertainment was a vast land of apps, television, movies, and much more. “My favorite form of entertainment is television, because there is always something to watch in a variety of different shows,” Carlee Tew communications major (7), said. But it was not just television that had teen audiences’ attention. Music was also a hit. “I like Drake because my favorite style of music is rap and hip-hop,” Gabriel Hudgeon theater major (8), said. A study by National Public Radio, (NPR), showed that most teens, age 12 to 16 have related to a band member, a song, or simply identified with music. “[My favorite type of music] is classical, because I sing it in school,” Ryan Heran vocal major (6), said. “I think it would be different if it wasn’t my major.” Much more than overpriced

concessions, movies also scored big with the teen audience. “My favorite movie is ‘Think Like a Man 2’, because Kevin Hart is funny, and it makes my day better if it hasn’t been too great,” Devonn Lewis communications major (7), said. “I’m a big fan of the ‘Wizard of Oz’. I like to sing along, and it’s a classic,” Tew said. The three top box office hits of 2014 were “Guardians of the Galaxy”, grossing approx. $295 million at the box office, “Captain America: The Winter Soldier” approx. $259 million at the box office, and “The Lego Movie” with approx. $257 million at the box office. “I really liked ‘The Lego Movie’,” Heran said. “It was funny, and the characters were cool.” According to the Huffington Post, music had been the top source of entertainment since 1975, and still was as of June 2014. Althea Celey, theater major (8), said, “I love ‘Five Seconds of Summer’. I feel like I really connect to the members, and their music. I feel like a part of their journey.” by Finnley Senese

1. Destiny 2. NHL 15 3. The Last of Us source: www.forbes.com

Facts: Video games have been proven to be more effective at overcoming depression in teens than counseling has been. source:www.sotruefacts.com

IMAGINATIVE ILLUSTATOR Working closely with his eye on the design, Kyle Ahern (7) creates an artistic logo design from his inner artist. “Doing design gives me the freedom of being able to design and not think about anything else,” Ahern said. This was the first time Ahern made a logo using Adobe Illustrator, so it was a learning experience. Photo by Sterling Shipp

JEREMIAH SCHOEN Reflection #2 I leaned that while making spreads you must be consistant throughout everything. Throughout the first and final draft the consistancy errors were fixed and better photos were chosen. Some things that could have been changed were the consistacy of caption and copy size. I feel that this spread has really imporved from the beginning and it is better than before. We had to cretae a sidebar, choose where photos would be ploaced and how to make the pull out quotes for the spread. Color - Size 8 - 5-48980: Bak Middle School of the Arts

WHATEVER IT TAKES This is for the Champions - Sports-Girls’ Basketball

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Girls’ basketball goes to the county playoff

“It was great because the The squeaks of her blue Nike sneakers on the floor girls were very open to of the gymnasium were learning new things and louder than the hushed working hard,” Haney said. After their first game murmurs of the crowd, as she took her shot against against Independence, the Duncan Middle School. This Stars won 36-31. They also was a new season in a new beat Jupiter 37-18. After eight consecutive wins, division. “We played against the team lost to Duncan 26-28. As the Bak different schools Stars finished and they were “We play tougher tougher. This schools and are still with a record 9-1, year we beat undefeated. This year the girls’ moved into the county the three we beat the three time county time county champion playoff. The girls’ victorious c h a m p i o n Duncan Middle School were Duncan Middle and so I think that says in the first game beating Roosevelt School and so I a lot about us,” 43-29 with think that says - Lili Mueller (7) Nashani Gilberta lot about us,” Taylor being Lil Mueller (7), the lead high scorer. In forward center said. The girls’ basketball team the second round of the moved to North Division, playoff, the girls’ hammered with different opponents the number one seeded from last season. Teams Crestwood Middle 46-18 like Jupiter, Duncan, and taking them to the semiIndependence were all new finals. Forward player Abigail opponents to the Stars. Not only did the team compete McNutt (7) said, “We in a new division, they also want to become county had a new coach. Coach champions.” Ericka Haney was a former by Finnley Senese and Zoey professional basketball Robinson player.

DEFENSE! Playing in the ﬁrst round of playoff against Roosevelt, Nashani Gilbert-Taylor (7) blocks the defense from making a shot. “Our team is doing really well; Coach Haney inﬂuences us by running over plays and drills,” Gilbert-Taylor said. Achieving the goals set by the team for the season was one thing Gilbert-Taylor believed they accomplished. Photo by Sterling Shipp

Leaders of the Pack “I have conﬁdence in myself and my team. I also stay calm, and when the team gets discouraged I tell them to work hard.” -Kaylon Smith (8)

“I have conﬁdence in the team. I watch the tempo of the game and make sure the team knows what they are doing.” -Nashani Gilbert-Taylor (7) FOUL TROUBLE Playing defense, Cora Gilbert (7) tries to get the ball. “I wanted to get in front of the girl before she could shoot,” Gilbert said. Playing forward, Gilbert averaged two points per game. Photo by Michael Bole

JEREMIAH SCHOEN Reflection #3 This was one of my best photo because I used rule of third, I tried to find the best action to capture and i got good quality for the photo. I used the rule of third, leading lines and thre filling of frame. The running student really it what grabs your attention. Photo image: Jerry_02.jpg

JEREMIAH SCHOEN Reflection #4 During the 2014-2015 school year on the Masterpiece yearbook I was the Arts and Academics editor I overlook over every spread that involved the art areas or the academic classes. I covered multiple events from sports games to academic book battles. I went from just taking photos to copy and caption writing. I have helped create spreads and create sidebars for different spreads. All of the deadlines I had I have met and all together as a group and family we have created a masterpiece, the Masterpiece Yearbook. Throughout this year we have learned to make our own publications such as the literary magazine and our yearbook. Each year we also make a plan for the next theme each year. I helped my group choose colors, fonts and our theme and subtheme. I was honored to be part of the 2014-2015 yearbook staff.

JEREMIAH SCHOEN Reflection #5 During this year I completed my goals but not without hardships. There were problems with getting our photos because some people did not fold up to their assignments in our group so we had to find a solution to our problem. I took up the responsibility of just getting the photos so that we could meet our deadlines. I feel that I handled the problem professionally and I got the job done.

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WE LEARN In the right environment, learning flourished.

tudents had a voice that could not be expressed. It was an understanding, some sort of kinship between them. Within a classroom, statistics flew and knowledge flourished. It was something that could not be described. Communication was key. Teachers wanted to deliver to all learning styles; visual, verbal, kinesthetic, aural, and logical. Within the campus, there were many talents, and with the talents came the learning styles. Together we learn the ways of education. Together we learn the path to success. Together we learn the steps to intelligence.Together we learn the future. Students learned from each other. When one could not understand a teacherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s explanation, they knew they could always rely on their peers. Mistakes were valuable; they were a learning process. As pencil hit paper, a flurry of thoughts flew through the students. Such colorful analyses flew through the young minds. Together, the students learned. by Heather Rollins

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Clips: Captions/Copy For both of these Academic spreads i had to focus on the writing aspect. I have taken photos interviewed for copy and captions. I had to write captions for both spreads which were Tricks of trade and our math spreads. F THE

Clips: Design Me and two fellow students design the entertainment and history spread, “ The Mystery of History.” Through our first draft we had to decide wether we were going to include sdebars, and decide where to put copy and captions.

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1. PERFECT PREPARATIO N Performing in front of a sixth grade class, Andrea Smith (6) and her fellow Step Team members, show a brand new skit that they have been practicing ArtsGiving0 show. “Every for the day we do one hundred jumping jacks, then warm-ups, find a skit to entertain the school with, and then we practice it,” Smith said. This was the first time that Smith has been part of the Bak Step Team. Photo by Jeremiah Schoen 2. SPEAKING SENSATION Performing in front of an audience, Lindsey Suncine (8) uses her facial expressions to bond with her audience. “My favorite part you have with the characters of speaking is the connection in your piece,” Suncine well as performing in said. As the seventh and eighth grade showcase in previous years, Suncine had competed in speech since she was in sixth and debate grade. Photo by Subhash Kantamneni 3. SING IT LOUD! Doing a musical review of their so far, Alexandra Beltran progress (8) performs for her fellow classmates. “[Arts Giving] friends and was fun because it shows majors could do different that different things that aren’t in their Beltran said. Even though art area,” Beltran was a vocal major, performed in theater she also shows. Photo by Subhash Kantamneni 4. DARING DANCERS Learning a brand new dance, Panier (8) does a move from a West African dance. Alexia see what the other majors “Being able to really do is the best part,” Before the dance lesson, Panier said. Panier already knew most because she had already of the dance taken the class. Photo by Schoen Jeremiah

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the other arts, days of exploring To conclude the two d to support middle of the courtyar a pep rally in the University of game between the the annual football ty took place Florida State Universi Florida and the enjoy their were released to before the students Thanksgiving break. by Heather Rollins MAKING IT COME TO LIFE Making a multi-colored creation, Veronica Garcia-Perra (8) chalk draws a human with her classmates. “The fact that I got to work [on chalk drawing] with my friends while doing something I love is the best part,” Garcia-Perra said. Ever since she was little, Garcia-Perra had been chalk drawing. Photo by Heather Rollins

WHATDOYOUTHINK? Q:

Students unlock the past with hands-on projects

he held the toothpick in her hand, using it to carve designs into the clay. She was focused on making the design on her tablet perfect. “I felt transported to the past because [the project] was something different than we had ever done before,” Natalia Sanchez visual arts major (6) said. “I thought of the people who did it before me and how it was for them.” While some students had been learning about the styles of writing ancient societies used, others were studying the organization of America’s government. “We made posters with facts and different examples of the parties,” Madison Welz theater major (7) said. “We’ve learned about which parties play a different role in our community.” Other lessons were taught

ANCIENT TEXT Reading attentively from the paper, Asha Kollannur (6) takes notes in her notebook while listening to the teacher. “[The teachers] help explain what we’re learning more than what we are reading,” Kollannur said. Mythology and gods was what Kollannur liked to learn about in her social studies class. Photo by Brandon Lee

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on the history of the colonies. Students were engaged in many lessons about their country’s founders. ”Our project on the colonies [was my favorite]. It was on agriculture in the colonies and how people lived. It brought out my artistic side,” Ryan Huang keyboard major (8) said. She couldn’t wait to take home her tablet, and felt that she unlocked one of the mysteries of history. by Cora Gilbert

“I believe that social studies can help us because we can grow from our past mistakes.” -Kavyasree Chigurupati (8)

felt transported to the past because [the project] was something different than we had ever done before. - Natalia Sanchez (6)

HISTORIC STUDY Highlighting the important details on her paper, Sasha Bass (7) listens attentively to her teacher. “[My favorite hands-on project was] when we made a book from the past,” Bass said. Learning how the Mesopotamians lived was nice for Bass to learn. Photo by Brandon Lee DRAWING DOODLES Drawing pictures in her notebook, Angelina Doyle (6) smirks in satisfaction of her picture. “The latest thing we learned in class was about Greece, and the people in Greece, such as Homer,” Doyle said. The drawing was a proud accomplishment to Doyle. Photo by Brandon Lee

TEAMWORK Comparing notes, Alexis Savidge (8) elaborates with her partner. “I really enjoy Mr. Battle’s class because he makes learning about the importance of America super fun,” Savidge said. The teacher made Savidge’s learning experience intriguing. Photo by Cora Gilbert ANCIENT MANUSCRIPTS Focusing on his pattern, Jonathan Estilien (6) works on his clay tablet. “[Social studies] helps me understand how technology has become the technology today,” Estilien said. Learning about ancient items was interesting to Estilien. Photo by Subhash Kantamneni

READ, WRITE, PRESENT Working on a group project, Lily Smith (6) tries to make the poster attractive and neat. “We were comparing Hammurabi’s code and the ten commandments,” Smith said. Hearing about the history and beliefs of the world before was the reason why Smith liked social studies. Photo by Cora Gilbert

VOTE HERE Voting in the school election, Jaylen Sanders (7) considers the candidates. “I was contemplating on who would be the better candidate, and if the referendum should pass,” Sanders said. Sanders preferred current events over historic events. Photo by Subhash Kantamneni

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TOP 3 FUNGAMES AND

What would your life be like if Q: you didn’t learn math?

Honestly, I don’t think that my life would be that bad without math because there are only certain aspects that I use in life. -Jarom Gordon (6)

he scribbled down the first step in solving the equation on her whiteboard. She quickly went through the steps taught thoroughly by her teacher. She lifted her board, and a smile shot across her face at the satisfaction of her teacher. “My favorite thing about math is that if you know the technique, you can find the right answer and be completely sure about the answer,” Jarom Gordon communications major (6) said. Students not only strived in math by themselves, but got useful help from their teachers. ”My math teacher has influenced me to do better by giving us assignments and checking them. She helps [fix] our flaws in math,” Gordon said. According to scientificamerican. com, working together

caused discussion, and the outcome was an accurate answer. An individual had to make their own answer, in effect no revision was made by a second person. “I prefer working with people because if I don’t understand something, instead of asking the teacher every time I can go to the people around me and check,” Dalia Rubinowicz theater major (7) said. She put a check next to her answer, adding up to her expectations. by Brandon Lee

thing M yaboutfavorite math is that if you know the technique, you can find the right answer and be completely sure about the answer.”

1. Shake it off-Taylor Swift 2. All about that Bass- Meghan Trainor 3. Anaconda- Nicki Minaj source: www.billboard.com

Facts: Justin Timberlake was the voice behind the McDonald’s phrase “I’m lovin it” and was paid $6 million for the song. source: www.sotruefacts.com

MOVIES

1. Guardians of the Galaxy 2. Captain America: The Winter Soldier 3. The Lego Movie source: www.billboard.com Facts: 3-D movies have been around in some form since 1915.

source: www.sotruefacts.com

-Jarom Gordon (6)

VIDEO GAMES

HELPING HAND Getting advice from her teacher, Emily Defabia (6) figures out the solution. “If I didn’t have math, [my life] would be confusing because I wouldn’t know how to use money,” Defabia said. Fractions were Defabia’s weakness due to the level of difficulty. Photo by Brandon Lee

TEXTBOOK WORK Working in the textbook, Ava Marano (6) solves assigned problems. “I prefer working myself in math because I can work more fluently and at a faster pace,” Marano said. Practicing math helped Marano learn new techniques. Photo by Brandon Lee

Students enjoy a variety of forms of entertainment from music to movies and much more

Facts: Video games have been proven to be more effective at overcoming depression in teens than counseling has been. LOOK STRAIGHT Paying attention to the teacher, Isabella Goldman (6) tries to figure out how to solve the problem on the board. “Multiplying and dividing fractions are my favorite [things in math] because they are easy,” Goldman said. Goldman said that her teacher broke down problems so she could understand it better. Photo by Brandon Lee

source:www.sotruefacts.com

MOVIE MANIA Creating a masterpiece, Nashani Gilbert-Taylor (7) learns new skills on Final Cut Pro. “We were editing a movie I made. It was a six j , Gilbert-Taylor y said. shot-six word movie p project,” In the future, she hoped to have a career in film. Photo by Zoey Robinson

1. Destiny 2. NHL 15 3. The Last of Us source: www.forbes.com

MATH SMARTS Looking over her answers, Latyya McIntyre (8) works on the packet assigned by Artis Johnson. “My teacher helped me get better in math because at first I was really bad, and now I get better grades,” McIntyre said. Jokes told throughout the class made McIntyre enjoy math. Photo by Abigail Parratto

CHESSING AROUND Strategically planning each moment he puts his piece on the board, Walter James (8) plays the pre-emptive game of chess. “Chess is a competitive game, you need to plan out your move or you are going to lose,” James said. James played with one of his good friends Daniel Khan (8). Photo by Jeremiah Schoen

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MATH TALK Talking to classmate, Rachel Savino (6), and Isabella Weiss (6) works in Chapter Five. “I prefer working out of the textbook because there’s not a set amount of rules to follow,” Weiss said. Weiss thought it would almost be hard to get any job that did not require math. Photo by Brandon Lee

If I didn’t learn math, I wouldn’t be able to ﬁnd answers to simple everyday things that require counting and ﬁnding the number of things. -Anamaria Navarrete (7)

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Students work together to be successful

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ADD IT UP!

This is for Us - Student Life - Entertainment

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HATDOYOUTHINK

How will social studies help you in your future career?

“Knowing history can help me seem more intelligent. I feel that people like people who know history.” -Rafael Gonzalez (7)

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This is for the Dreamers - Arts & Academics - Social Studies

This is for the Dreamers - Arts & Academics - Showstopper - ArtsGiving

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THE MYSTERY OF HISTORY

JEREMIAH SCHOEN Design: Photos For both of these spreads I took the majority of photos. Both of these spreads were P.E. and Clubs and Orgs. In clubs and Orgs I took care of coverage for the step team. Color - Size 8 - 5-48980: Bak Middle School of the Arts

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BATTLE OF THE BOOKS

VIDEO ANNOUNCEMENTS

Morning announcements creates stress but students rise to the challenge

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This for the Doers - Clubs & Orgs

CHECKING ONE MORE TIME Checking the question one more time, Samantha Hooker (6) assures a correct answer. ”I think the most important thing [in Battle of the Books] is that we get to challenge ourselves on Cranium Core,” Hooker said. She joined Battle of the Books because she thought it helped kids grow as readers. Photo by Aditya Jadvani

PORTFOLIO NEWSPAPER

yping furiously, the students rushed to perfect their ﬁnal newspaper pages on the computers. Some decided to ask the editor in chief for help, while the quiet students referred to the internet. Each day, the students completed their work side by side, all of them laughing and smiling as they completed their day’s work. They were like a family, with inside jokes and a special connection between their peers. “The [computer] lab is like a home,” Rachel Pipkin (8) communications major said. “We, as a staff, can sit together and talk.” Over the entire span of the year, the newspaper staff produced a total of six newspapers, each origanal and created by the students on the newspaper staff with the help of adviser Jessica Samons. Many communications students had made it their goal to get on the newspaper staff. by Heather Rollins

STEP TEAM Step up for what you believe in

S WORKING HARD Focused on ﬁnishing up their layouts, Kevin Ahern (7) and Angela Yan (7) make the ﬁnishing touches to their copy. “I’m the entertainment editor, and I just like the feeling of being in charge of something,” Ahern said. Joining the newspaper staff had been Ahern’s dream since sixth grade. Photo by Heather Rollins

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DON’T SWEAT IT

HATDOYOUTHINK

Physical education affects kids’ futures

What’s your favorite part of P.E.?

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This is for the Dreamers - Arts & Academics - P.E.

“Basketball, because it’s a fun way to get active, and it’s even better when you play with your friends. -Jin-Seong Park (7)

“[In P.E.] I can just let loose after a whole day of just sitting and learning.” -Casey Butler (6)

e should Wrequire physical education so everyone will be in good shape for life. -Frank Souder (8)

IT’S A BIRD, IT’S A PLANE Trying hard to make a three-pointer, Jaylen Thompson (8) prepares to take a jump shot on Matthew Doreste (8). “I think Matthew is good competition. But it’s kind of hard because we know each other’s strengths and weaknesses in basketball,” Thompson said. In the NBA, Thompson wanted to be the next Russell Westbrook. Photo by Jeremiah Schoen

PULLING DOWN THE FLAG Faking a flag run, Kelly Mclaughlan (8) takes her part in a plan to get the flag to the other side. “I took it because I had it in sixth grade, and it was a lot of fun,” Mclaughlan said. P.E. was enjoyable for Mclaughlan because a lot of her friends are in P.E. Photo by Jeremiah Schoen

ALIVE AND KICKIN’ Taking a practice shot, Roberto Arias (6) makes a goal while his friends join in. “I have been playing [soccer] ever since I was five and I’ve enjoyed it ever since,” Arias said. Another game Arias enjoyed was Sharks and Minnows. Photo by Jeremiah Schoen GET IT FIRST As they play soccer, Kayla McFarland (6) runs to get the ball before it’s kicked away by a defender. “My favorite [game we play] is soccer because I like being competitive and it is a good way to build endurance,” McFarland said. P.E was one of McFarland’s favorite classes because it let her exercise. Photo by Adeeb Rashid

Everett Kleopfer communications major (8) said. Despite the requirements, physical education had its health benefits. Dance majors were not required to be in physical education. Another way to get out of physical education was to sign the form. “[We should require physical education] so everyone will be in good shape for life,” Frank Souder communications major (8) said. by Aditya Jadvani

SWISH! Just releasing a three pointer, Kenneth Holloway (8) makes his shot as his fellow P.E. classmates watches. “I like basketball because it can get me scholarships to different schools,“ Halloway said. A score of eight points was Halloway’s most in a game. Photo by Subhash Kantamneni

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ne student dashed down the field, flag in hand. Others followed, trying to get the flag. They got close but it just didn’t work. The girl crossed the line, cheering. “[Physical Education] helps me exercise every day. I also learned how to take care of my body and stay fit,” Isabella Ortiz vocal major (6) said. Physical education was a fun way to get some exercise in everyone’s life. According to pelinks4u.org, most students enjoyed physical education class. “[My favorite part of physical education is basketball because it helps me practice my skills with my teammates and opponents,”

SHAKE N’ BAKE Making his moves across the field, James Mongo (8) tries to make his attempt to grab the flag, but is stopped in his tracks. “My favorite game in P.E. is Capture the flag because I’m very fast and good at it,” Mongo said. The second favorite game for Mongo was basketball. Photo by Jeremiah Schoen

PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT Showing their fellow sixth grade school students a few Step Team moves, Semerah Nichols (8) and Elysa Woodbury (8) demonstrate what they do in competition. “To be good at stepping you need to practice more and more,” Nichols said. The Step Team won a previous championship in the Nationals in Atlanta. Photo by Jeremiah Schoen

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TESTING, 1 2 3! Testing the microphones, Carleigh Dickinson (8) ﬁxes the volume to a correct level. “Since I am the audio [person], sometimes the audio board has been tampered with, and I have trouble on getting it to work right,” Dickinson said. The announcements taught her how to use the equipment used in news shows. Photo by Haiden Hill

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weat dripped down their faces; they waited for the next sign from their coach to go. This was their last chance to get into the ﬁnals and they were going for the gold. Months of practice had never prepared them for anything like this. It was time for the Star Steppers to show their skills to the observing crowd. “It was scary. It was my ﬁrst time [performing] so I was shy,” Raphaela Laborde band major (6) said. Every year the Bak Step Team went through rigorous trials to get to the Step Team Championship during the summer. They accomplished their goal by winning the championship. “We want to get to the championship this year because the prior Step Team never placed like we did, so it’s a big goal this year,” Semerah Nichols (8) said. No matter how tough the year had been for the Star Steppers, they knew one thing. They were going to try their hardest and go for the gold. by Jeremiah Schoen

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e ran to the studio, trying to get everyone in place for the show. He tried to calm down, but the time to air was fast approaching. When it was finally time, he counted down, and the crew began the show. There were different ways that stress that appeared in everyone’s mind. “Things get stressful when our rundown and script are on time, or a little late because everybody then tries to rush it to get the show done and get set up,” Lindsay Spruce communications major (8) said. There was a time limit for preparation for the announcements. Due to the time, students rushed to get the show going without any mistakes. “We have a limited amount of time, causing us to rush. It might be stressful before, during, and after the show, but it is pure excitement,” Sasha Monaco communications major (7) said. Even though time was very limited, students always found a way to be successful. “Emotions that run through you is definitely confident when presenting, or else you seem like you don’t know what you’re talking about,” Spruce said. “It’s normal to get nervous before going live, but we always pull together and put on a good show.” by Brandon Lee

Students read to get first place he ﬁnal bell rang as students rushed to their transportation. In one classroom, students prepared to start the Battle of the Books club. They gathered into teams and rushed to get their iPads. They logged into Cranium Core, a program for academic questions, and started to practice. The online competition appealed to some students more than others, mainly because it was different from a paper test. “I think that it is a quicker way to read and answer the questions,” Tori Maxwell (6) communications major said. The club was focused on reading the Sunshine State books. The club members focused on practicing so they could win. “My favorite book is ‘Half Upon a Time’,” Maxwell said, “because it incorporates different tales.” The students logged off and felt hopeful knowing that they have a chance to win. by Aditya Jadvani