Subhash Kantamneni Portfolio 2016

PORTFOLIO SUBHASH KANTAMNENI

COVER LETTER Subhash Kantamneni

1725 Echo Lake Dr, West Palm Beach, FL 33407 (561) 882-3870 Subhashk2580@gmail.com

RESUME Subhash Kantamneni

Suncoast Adviser Suncoast High School 1717 Avenue S, Riviera Beach, FL 33404 (561) 882-3400

March 14, 2016

Objective To make a positive influence on the Suncoast Yearbook staff, while also widening my knowledge about journalism

Suncoast Adviser Suncoast High School 1717 Avenue S, Riviera Beach, FL 33404 (561) 882-3400

Education Successfully completed 7 years of schooling at Lighthouse Elementary, Beacon Cove Intermediate, and Bak MSOA GPA is greater than 3.95

Dear Mrs. Stephanie Russo: You need a sharp staffer with great attention to detail and excellent skills. My education and training make me an ideal candidate for this position. In particular, my study of journalism has given me a solid background so that I can make sound copy, caption, and photos. I am currently a photo editor of the Masterpiece Yearbook. This has given me a favorable schooling in Adobe Photoshop CS6 and Adobe InDesign CS6. Also, with three jobs in my first year of yearbook, I have become proficient in multitasking. I am eager to contribute my enthusiasm and up-to-date skills to the Suncoast Yearbook staff. I am very eager to become a staffer on your Suncoast Yearbook, and I would greatly appreciate the opportunity to work with and learn from you and your talented team. I look forward to speaking with you soon. Sincerely, Subhash Kantamneni

Experience Masterpiece Yearbook staff: Bak MSOA Clubs & Orgs. Editor- Co-leader of the Clubs section (2014-2015) Photo Editor-Had to download and prepare photos (2014-2015, 2015-2016) Index Editor-In charge of the Index section (2014-2015)

Enclosed:Resume

Relevant High School Studies Journalism I and II Activities & Awards 2013-2014 Academic Games National Team member 2014-2015, 2013-2014, 2015-2016 Academic Games National Team Meber Academic Games State Competition 2nd runner-up (2014, 2016) Second place overall in Palm Beach County math tournament Duke Tip State Recognition Ceremony Qualifier National Junior Honor Society Member County Bridge Competition 2014 6th place Mathcounts Top Ten in School Competition Mathcounts 8TH place at county competition 99th Percentile Math John Hopkins CTY Test Perfect Score on Reading FCAT 2014 References Jessica Samons (Yearbook Adviser) :( 561) 882-3870 Doug Battle (NJHS+Academic Games): (561) 882-3870 Melanie Ayuso Deangelis (Mathcounts): (561) 882-3870

SELF-ANALYTICAL REFLECTION 1 How did you get started in Journalism, and what have you learned in this course this year

Reflection on your best piece of work this year, and how it evolved from first draft to published piece

In my 6th grade year at Bak Middle School of the Arts, my creative writing teacher, Mrs. Jessica Samons, advised me to apply to the Masterpiece Yearbook publishing staff. I did, and got accepted. This course has given me more insight in the fields of Journalism then I had ever had in any other of my classes. I learned many things by being on the staff, like design rules. I learned what goes into making a good spread, including appealing graphic elements, leading lines, and a nice modular package here and there. Also, in order to be on the Yearbook staff as a successful staffer, you must be dedicated, and that is another important thing I learned, if you want to make deadlines, you must be dedicated to the Yearbook. Sometimes, you’ll have to give up some stuff to make the Yearbook the best it can be. Making and setting deadlines is another important thing I learned. If you don’t set a deadline, you won’t get anything done. In the second deadline, I had to make a sidebar for the people section of our Yearbook. I completely forgot about getting mine done, and had to resort to getting my quotes and photos from a fellow staffer. That event taught me an important lesson on deadlines, and I haven’t missed one since. In the class, Journalism Ethics were also taught as a big part of being a good staffer. I learned that you should never fake quotes, and that Jeremiah Journalism is not a proper form of caption writing. And finally, I learned teamwork. Any mistake in the Yearbook is everybody’s mistake, not just one person’s. This is probably the reason that someone gave me substitutes for my sidebar. Whenever somebody screws up, it’s not just their mistake, it’s the staff’s mistake.

This piece was from the third deadline, and was made to cover all of the days of Spirit Week in one spread. This spread was moderately easy to complete, but only two of us actively designed, myself and another group member. And my partner only acted as an assistant to me. Since it was a showstopper, we had complete creative liberty. We resorted to looking at some of the layouts from the trends’ PowerPoint, and modified one of the spreads they had to come up with our draft layout. Many dummy versions of this layout were created and destroyed, until we finally settled with paint splatters at the corners, and a sidebar to the right. Over time, the spread evolved into the published spread. We made a mistake over coverage, as we didn’t cover two days of spirit week. We also had controversy over what kind of sidebar we would have. We settled on having a succession of circles with the name of the days in each circle. Other than the coverage issue, the spread was very easy to complete. The sidebar and the title paint splatters ended up being my favorite parts of the spread.

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1 LUNCH CONVERSATIONS “I like 6 FUR-RAISING “It was amazing,” 11 RAZZLE-DAZZLE “I participated spirit week because it helps Ella Jacobs (8) said, “but [in in spirit week to express how me express my pride and art] I got charcoal all over my much I like our school and how school spirit,” Ava Scuderi (8) white polar bear costume.” much freedom [the school] said. Photo by Heather Rollins Photo by Lili Mueller gives us,” Katie Davis (6) said. Photo by Jade Johnson 7 PA-JAMMING OUT “Pajamas 2 TAILGATING “My favorite part 12 NATURALLY NEON “I thought it would be cool to dress of spirit week, as shown in Q feel great,” Vail Benedetto differently from what I usually the name, is our spirit, which (8) said. “Normal day clothes wear,” Christopher Bedecs shows our commitment to our are made to look good, not (6) said. Photo by Subhash school,” Alrik Blanchard (6) feel good.” Photo by Heather Kantamneni said. Photo by Heather Rollins Rollins 13 THE WALKING DEAD “I put a lot 3 SLEEPY MONDAYS “I like 8 FLUORESCENT FAIRY “I of time into making my clothes pajama day because I can participated in spirit week to look like they’ve gone through just roll out of bed, put on support our school and be with an apocalypse,” Isabella some makeup, and go to my friends,” Natalia Madison Ramirez (7) said. Photo by school,” Kristina Ronan (8) said. (7) said. Photo by Jade Jessica Samons Photo by Heather Rollins Johnson 4 LUMINOUS LEARNING “I 14 PEACEFUL PAJAMAS “I had 9 PAJAMA PARTNERS “Pajama decided to participate [in tests that day so it was easy day is fun because I can spirit week] because it shows for me to relax during the test wear comfortable clothes to people not to hide the person while in pajamas.” Emma Cruz school,” Valentina Gomez (7) inside,” Angelina Sierra (6) said. (6) said. Photo by Lili Mueller said. Photo by Lili Mueller Photo by Jade Johnson 5 SPOOKY SCARECROW “I liked 10 TALKING SPORTS “I like sports 15 FREAKY FRIDAY “Every day you get more excited because day because I got to wear my Freaky Friday because I could every day gets little bit closer great uncle’s jersey who is also show off my costume with my to Halloween,” Michael Laurito a hockey fan,” Carlee Tew (8) friends,” Amanda Vanner (8) (7) said. Photo by Isabella said. Photo by Heather Rollins said. Photo by Isabella Kjaerulff Kjaerulff

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What piece could still use work, and how would you fix it if you had a chance In the 2 years I have been on the Yearbook staff, I would say that I have made some pretty good spreads. But there are still are those that need work. In my opinion, one of the most prominent spreads in that category was my showstopper for our theme project. It was the last spread that I had to work on for the theme project, and it was a bit underdeveloped. I did it in about two class periods because one of our theme project memberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s last minute ditched, and I had to quickly come up with a spread design to cover for her. I got the concept from a magazine layout off Google Images. The design was relatively easy, but there were some difficult aspects. Giving the spread enough texture was one. The picture behind the black box was an idea I had to texturize the background to make it look more like a hipster style design. The lines behind the 5 took a lot of adjusting to get perfect, and although it did not take me a long time to do the spread, it still took a lot of concentration. It still needed a lot of work though. If I had a chance to go back and fix this spread, I would probably do a few things. 1. Make the path of the 5 again. 2. Put an image behind the gray rectangle. 3. Find a way to make the copy longer. 4. Choose a higher quality background picture. When I made this spread, I thought it was very good. Even though I still think this is an excellent spread and is probably my best work, I realize there are still a few things I couldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve done to make it better.

REFLECTION 3 Choose three of your best photo’s and tell why they’re your best

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Mathcounts helps students gain knowledge

n a room filled with children throwing socks and discussing secret organizations, one would not expect to find some of the greatest mathematicians in the school. However, with the MATHCOUNTS club, that was the case. MATHCOUNTS strived to engage middle school students of all ability and interest levels through enjoyable, challenging math problems. It helped to expand their academic and professional opportunities, according to the MATHCOUNTS website. MATHCOUNTS focused on difficult concepts such as counting and probability, sequences and series, and number theory. But to the students in the club, it was a place that analytically gifted students could challenge themselves in a way much different from the traditional math class. “MATHCOUNTS is a more creative and thought provoking version of a regular old math class,” Anish Ravichandran strings (8) said. “Math class is straightforward and black and white, while in MATHCOUNTS, you begin to see that there are other colors to math also.” While some MATHCOUNTS members joined the club for fun, some were there with a mind set on improving themselves, but all of the the members came with one shared sentiment; their love for math. by Subhash Kantamneni Williams, in which

The first picture I chose was of Mr. Williams lit a gas on fire. This picture showed emotion and an interesting scene for the eye. 1. This picture showed good emotion because of Students help to preserve their earth Williams’s child-like expression of excitement. he low sound of wheels on linoleum and papers emptying out echoed through the hall. This was one 2. The picture also posed a unique situation, as of the many tasks of the Green Team. teachers do not light things on fire in school very often. “The impact of Green Team is helping to make 3. The rule of thirds was also used in the this photo, as it Basically, Green Team is earth a better place. preserving the world for when one cares to recycle. We kept Williams in the last third while still allowing children show them how easy it is to keep the world green and to be seen in the background gazing in awe. how simple it is to recycle,” Aalivea McCloskey vocal (8)

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said. Green Team was a way for the students to have fun while helping the world. Aarthi Allady said that her favorite thing to do was to jump in the dumpster used to empty paper items into, because it was “the next best thing to a bouncy house.” “I feel happy during Green Team meetings. It is a great way to uplift my spirits because I get to hang out with my friends,” Lianna McDonald visual (8) said.

REFLECTION 3 Choose three of your best photo’s and tell why they’re your best

Mathletes; Mathcounts Club

HELPING A FRIEND Sixth grade piano major Timothy Chen teaches fellow mathematician Ashesh Amatya (6) a concept in probability. “Helping people on difficult problems is one way to help people grow as mathematicians, and MATHCOUNTS lets people do that,” Chen said. Amatya eventually grasped the concept after Chen’s lecture. Photo By Subhash Kantameni

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Fixing the Planet; Green Team

New Voices; Chorale

The second picture I chose, showed a two sixth graders, Ashesh Amatya and Timothy Chen, working together to solve a math problem. This pictured showed off emotion and excellent framing. 1. The picture showed off concentration and force in his emotion. Chen was intensely focused on the problem with Amatya looking on in pupilteacher fashion. 2. The framing in the picture also was expertly used, as themusic, sev RAISEAmatya, YOUR VOICE As the the girlsdraw-in follow along on to their sheet Samantha Hooker (right), Dara Desai, and Alessia Degraeve prepare picture, was inwethe first third performance. “In Chorale, have lots of songs to learnof in a short p that helps me learn songs quickly and prepare fast,” Hooker said. Th the photo. “Hanukkah Celebration.” Photo by Seoyoon Yang

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ces to monologues. Fest with a monologue from the bout a girl who gets bullied at otional and touching piece. I eople get bullied for unimportant theater (7) said. d the theater resonated with h happiness, the duo sat back

REFLECTION 3 IMPROV-MENTS Striking a pose, Jillian Mersky (6) and Chandler Paszkiet (6) perform their improvisation piece based upon the prompt “anniversary.” “I have always been the kind of person who goes up on a stage. I like to be seen and let people know that I have talent,” Mersky said. Mersky joined Jr. ITS because of a teacher’s recommendation. Photo by Katherine Oung

How were you an asset to the staff, and this edition to the Yearbook? National Junior Honors Society members make an effort to help the community

Working Together; Newspaper Give Back; NJHS

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ment requests flew into the room, more than the staff ed before. There was no way o the 12 pages of the Portfolio h the photos, articles, and other visor Jessica Samons came up de as many ads as possible. the number of pages to 16, to all the copy that we needed e first weeks of school,” Nikita ions (7) said. “We had to stay as bly could.” in-chiefs included, were nd the new layout. This included ews articles on the Portfolio e was not enough room in the t. o make the [special] 16we had to move things e dummy layouts,” Luke Stone ewspaper co-editor-in-chief said. make an entirely new layout.”

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PLANNED PROPOSALS Discussing plans for the new school year, Ervin Williams (8) explains his idea for SGA to Jaylen Sanders (8) and Shaina Franks (8). “I want to understand what I can do to help the students in the best way,” Williams said. One of Williams’ jobs was to go to SAC meetings and write down what they said and discuss ideas. Photo by Isabella Kjaerulff

Choose three of your best photos and tell why they’re your best?

after school for various jobs. They attended meetings, where they brainstormed and worked together. “The meetings help us understand that whatever position we are, we can have our voices be heard,” Ervin Williams communications (8) said. “I find that the question we always come to is ‘how can we affect Bak in the best possible way?’” Whether an SGA officer was an eighth grade representative, the treasurer, or any of the other jobs that SGA had in store, they got to gain experience so that one day, they could be the leaders of tomorrow. by Isabella Kjaerulff

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before a meeting, twostaff co-presidents reviewed This year, I wasightan asset to the in a few ways. I the agenda. Club members researched and ran did the design of the Spirit Week by over last minute notes,showstopper ready to present theirvirtually ideas. “I love how we get to give back to the community. It’s myself, and I helped write captions, copy, and take photos so amazing to see the end result of all the donations,” for multiple spreads in the publication. In several instances Devika Jhaveri, theater (8), co-president said. I even helped theThe staff outside myranYearbook class. I took members of NJHSof mostly fundraisers to help the community, such as a Fall Food Drive to feed the layout. pictures after school for my MATHCOUNTS spread hungry, and a drive for Grandma’s Place, a home for After Yearbook’sneedy came in I helped check or abused children that neededthem supplies.for mistakes, “I like the charity events we do, because a great because we can never give clients defectiveit isYearbooks, I experience to give back to the community,” Madaleine helped unbox them, and I also helped to deliver them. Rubin commuinications (8) said. A fellow staffer andwere myself came up amount with this Members requiredalso a 30-hour minimum of community service hours to be part of the club. year’s theme virtually by ourselves. We made the templates “I volunteer at events run by my elementary school. for the people section divider, visual arts spread, and Also, I volunteer at animal rescues and adoption events,” Amanda Vanner, communications (8), the most opening and closing spreads, which is probably secretary said. major contribution anybody on the staff made. The responsibility of running the club was up to the

NEWSPAPER_SUBHASH A FRIEND IN NEED Giving Ashley Kulberg (7) tips on her newspaper portfolio, Sreenidhi

Nidamanur (7) demonstrates her point on Adobe Indesign. “We have to create [a digital portfolio] after every issue analyzing our work and how we would change or improve it,” Nidamanur said. Meeting the deadlines was a challenge for Nidamanur because she left her interviewing until the last minute. Photo by Subhash Kantamneni

TODAY’S AGENDA Presenting what would be discussed during the meeting, co-presidents Lauren Herba (8) and Devika Jhaveri (8) speak animatedly to an attentive audience. “I love creating the agenda,” Jhaveri said. “Alexis and I have such a fun time planning everything out and we work well together.” Jhaveri loved the freedom of NJHS. Photo by Lili Mueller

This picture portrayed a scene of the newspaper staff hard at work .This picture is one of my best because it represented good photography qualities. 1. It shows a level of storytelling, as you can tell what the subjects in the photo are doing. The shot was of two members of the newspaper staff helping each other to fix a problem. 2. This picture also shows off emotions on both of the staffers faces, as they are both glad that the problem was resolved.

students. “Students mostly run the club, because we come up with everything that we do. It allows us to sponsor [the] events that we want to,” Rubin said. “It’s great how everyone collaborates.” by Lili Mueller

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What problems did you face, and how did you handle the situation? This year, I faced a few hardships and struggles but nothing very major. As a part of the Masterpiece Yearbook staff, it is required at the end of the year to make a “Theme Project”, which is basically when you design next year’s yearbook. During the project, one of my group members was out for basically the entire extent of the theme project. Since our group did not know if she would return before the deadline, I had to take charge of her responsibilities in our group. She never did come back I learned that you should never count on someone to much, for if anything happened to that person, than your whole group is down. I feel like I handled the problem very well though, and if this problem ever came again, I would probably do the same thing again. Another problem that I had, was when I was assigned to the MATHCOUNTS spread. I was assigned to the spread in the first deadline, and I was very nervous about taking photos. So I didn’t go to take pictures when I should of. And once you miss one meeting of MATHCOUNTS, the next one is in a week. So I had to go a week later, not even five days before the deadline, to take the pictures. That event taught me that I shouldn’t procrastinate, and that nervousness should not control you, you should control it. If I was ever faced with this assignment again, I wouldn’t procrastinate and I would go take photos at the first available time slot.

REFLECTION 6 What were your goals and how did you succeed?

My three major goals for the semester were to continue cranking out good designs, keep taking great photos, and continue making deadlines. For the most part, I achieved it. I took an award winning photo of Mr. Williams in an experiment with fire, which was my pride of the third quarter. I didn’t miss a single deadline which was also another aspect that I was proud of. I also did some good designing in the theme project, including my arts spread and my showstopper. I wish I had more time to do my first showstopper, as I had to rush to complete it. But overall, those were a success. I did have one downfall in terms of designing, which was my alternative showstopper, which was about watches. I got a ton of criticism, but I continued working on it. The design came out okay, but eventually I had to scrap the spread, as my public relations score was going down over intense criticism of my choice of watches to be the subject of a showstopper.

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How have you grown from last year in Yearbook, and what are some positive and negative differences from last year. Since last year, I have made some major improvements. This year, I designed very exceptionally on award winning and featured spreads such as my spirit week showstopper and my artsgiving showstopper. This is probably due to the fact that I took graphic design, which helped me understand design concepts such as spacing, graphic elements, and font choice. My photography skills also excelled this year. My photo of a science experiment with fire, was universally liked on the staff, and faced little criticism, a rarity on the staff. I also managed to meet every single deadline, which was something I did not manage to achieve in my previous year on the staff. Though for the most part I improved, there was one area in which I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t. In the section of behavior, I definitely declined. Last year, I just did all my work without making too much of a fuss, and even though I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do anything exceptionally, I did everything adequately. Also, last year I did a lot of stuff, I tried to get on as many spreads as possible, but doing that spread my ability widely so my spreads were none to extraordinary. This year, I fooled around a lot more, and signed up for less spreads, but the spreads I did design and take photos for were of the best quality, mainly my science photo and my student life showstopper. I also procrastinated a lot more this year. I had to write two pieces of copy at home, and for one of my sidebars, I had to borrow pictures and quotes from a fellow staffer. Speaking of copy, my copy writing skills stayed more or less the same, with no real improvement or decline in that aspect of journalism.

WRITING CLIPS All of my writing works from the 2016-2017 school year

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Communications provides students with many valuable skills for life

ension was high in the studio as the floor director ordered around students on the set. In the control room, students hit buttons and turned knobs with speed. The anchors were making last minute tweaks to their wardrobe, but stopped when they saw the signal to go live, “In three, two, one.” And the show began. “There is a lot of stress [when creating the announcements] because it is hard to create a professional show in the short period of time that we have,” Thomas McCabe (8) said. The communications department also

prepared students with skills that went beyond their communications classes and into their academics. “Whenever we do presentations, it relates to speech and debate. Whenever I’m writing a passage, it relates to newspaper. Whenever I’m writing a persuasive essay, it’s my marketing class,” Luke Stone (8) said. Students in sixth grade were required to either take journalism or creative writing. These classes provided students with a preview of the writing aspect of communications. They worked in groups to peer edit each other’s work and to get

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immediate feedback. “I think we really get to work together well and we are able to tell our true feelings,” Zane Hurley (6) said. “[We can] express ourselves.” Whether it was learning how to write speeches, or speaking in front of a camera for video production, communications offered a wide variety of classes to give students skills that could assist them throughout their entire lives. by Subhash Kantamneni and Aditya Jadvani

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Mathletes; Mathcounts Club

Mathcounts helps students gain knowledge

n a room filled with children throwing socks and discussing secret organizations, one would not expect to find some of the greatest mathematicians in the school. However, with the MATHCOUNTS club, that was the case. MATHCOUNTS strived to engage middle school students of all ability and interest levels through enjoyable, challenging math problems. It helped to expand their academic and professional opportunities, according to the MATHCOUNTS website. MATHCOUNTS focused on difficult concepts such as counting and probability, sequences and series, and number theory. But to the students in the club, it was a place that analytically gifted students could challenge themselves in a way much different from the traditional math class. “MATHCOUNTS is a more creative and thought provoking version of a regular old math class,” Anish Ravichandran strings (8) said. “Math class is straightforward and black and white, while in MATHCOUNTS, you begin to see that there are other colors to math also.” While some MATHCOUNTS members joined the club for fun, some were there with a mind set on improving themselves, but all of the the members came with one shared sentiment; their love for math. NEWS GATHERING Pointing at her screen, Lauren by Subhash Kantamneni

Beyond the lens...

What is your favoriteMATHCOUNTS aspect of WRITING, COPY communications? AND CAPTIONS. CLUBS AND

Mulé (7) edits her news package alongside Joanna Luchese (7). “I like Electronic News Gathering because it gives me a chance to experience jobs I can possibly pursue in the future,” Mulé said. Her news package focused on the Student Government elections. Photo by Isabella Ramirez

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he low sound of wheels on linoleum and papers emptying out echoed through the hall. This was one of the many tasks of the Green Team. “The impact of Green Team is helping to make the earth a better place. Basically, Green Team is preserving the world for when one cares to recycle. We show them how easy it is to keep the world green and how simple it is to recycle,” Aalivea McCloskey vocal (8) said. Green Team was a way for the students to have fun while helping the world. Aarthi Allady said that her favorite thing to do was to jump in the dumpster used to empty paper items into, because it was “the next best thing to a bouncy house.” “I feel happy during Green Team meetings. It is a great way to uplift my spirits because I get to hang out with my friends,” Lianna McDonald visual (8) said. The whole experience Green Team had given the students would help them be more conscious about what they threw away and recycled. They learned how to work together with teammates, get tasks accomplished, and other life skills. McCloskey said, “I think Green Team will help me in the future by assisting me in reminding people with ways to keep the world greener.” by Esha Dudhwewala

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“My favorite aspect is filming because I like to create [videos] people can enjoy on a screen.” Carlee Tew (8) HELPING A FRIEND Sixth grade piano major Timothy Chen teaches fellow mathematician Ashesh Amatya (6) a concept in probability. “Helping people on difficult problems one way to helpit’s people grow as mathematicians, and MATHCOUNTS lets “I like isfilming because exciting to get out with my people do that,” Chen said. Amatya eventually grasped the concept after Chen’s friends and make a movie.” Jameson Houran (6) lecture. Photo By Subhash Kantameni

“Speech and debate is a combination of theater [and communications] and allows you to be yourself.” Natalie Macadar (6)

Fixing the Planet; Green Team

ART FOR NON-ARTISTS While designing an infographic in Adobe Illustrator, Nedda Gosman (8) asks Natalie Sharp, communications teacher, how to make three dimensional objects with shading. “I like Adobe Illustrator because it’s a clean way of doing art, and it helps non-artists become artists,” Gosman said. Gosman felt that Adobe Illustrator was a way to express herself. Photo by Brandon Lee PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT Practicing her Congressional Debate, Lauren Herba (8) begins to think about her upcoming speech and debate competition. “In speech and debate, we write speeches and prepare for our upcoming competitions,” Herba said. She loved speech and debate because she felt that it gave her freedom to express her thoughts. Photo by Aditya Jadvani

RESPECTABLE RECYCLING Placing a piece of paper from the recycling bin into the bigger trash can, Aalivea McCloskey (8) feels respected for doing the right thing. “Green Team to me is not just a club. It is a place full of people that have the same motivation to protect the earth,” McCloskey said. McCloskey joined Green Team because she learned what good it does for the school, and she was an avid recycler at home. Photo by Esha Dudhwewala

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1 LUNCH CONVERSATIONS “I like 6 FUR-RAISING “It was amazing,” 11 RAZZLE-DAZZLE “I participated spirit week because it helps Ella Jacobs (8) said, “but [in in spirit week to express how me express my pride and art] I got charcoal all over my much I like our school and how school spirit,” Ava Scuderi (8) white polar bear costume.” much freedom [the school] said. Photo by Heather Rollins Photo by Lili Mueller gives us,” Katie Davis (6) said. Photo by Jade Johnson 7 PA-JAMMING OUT “Pajamas 12 NATURALLY NEON “I thought 2 TAILGATING “My favorite part it would be cool to dress of spirit week, as shown in Q feel great,” Vail Benedetto differently from what I usually the name, is our spirit, which (8) said. “Normal day clothes wear,” Christopher Bedecs shows our commitment to our are made to look good, not (6) said. Photo by Subhash school,” Alrik Blanchard (6) feel good.” Photo by Heather Kantamneni said. Photo by Heather Rollins Rollins 13 THE WALKING DEAD “I put a lot 3 SLEEPY MONDAYS “I like 8 FLUORESCENT FAIRY “I of time into making my clothes pajama day because I can participated in spirit week to look like they’ve gone through just roll out of bed, put on support our school and be with an apocalypse,” Isabella some makeup, and go to my friends,” Natalia Madison Ramirez (7) said. Photo by school,” Kristina Ronan (8) said. (7) said. Photo by Jade Jessica Samons Photo by Heather Rollins Johnson 4 LUMINOUS LEARNING “I 9 PAJAMA PARTNERS “Pajama 14 PEACEFUL PAJAMAS “I had decided to participate [in tests that day so it was easy day is fun because I can spirit week] because it shows for me to relax during the test wear comfortable clothes to people not to hide the person while in pajamas.” Emma Cruz school,” Valentina Gomez (7) inside,” Angelina Sierra (6) said. (6) said. Photo by Lili Mueller said. Photo by Lili Mueller Photo by Jade Johnson 5 SPOOKY SCARECROW “I liked 10 TALKING SPORTS “I like sports 15 FREAKY FRIDAY “Every day you get more excited because day because I got to wear my Freaky Friday because I could every day gets little bit closer great uncle’s jersey who is also show off my costume with my to Halloween,” Michael Laurito a hockey fan,” Carlee Tew (8) friends,” Amanda Vanner (8) (7) said. Photo by Isabella said. Photo by Heather Rollins said. Photo by Isabella Kjaerulff Kjaerulff

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collage of sounds echoed throughout the campus, such as the friction of pastels against coarse canvas melding with the song of music majors. In the hallways, the clicks and whirs of cameras accompanied the soft, graceful footsteps of dance majors. Bak students, each with their individual talents, harnessed their creativity to prepare for future ventures and created a unique school environment. “Bak has majors, like in college, and everyone is talented in those majors,” Daphne Scroggins communications (6) said. “[The classes] can give you a lot of training in later life, and you can even take electives for majors that are not your own. For example, I’m a communications major, but I get to take a dance class.” The lives of students were changed by everything that was provided for them at school, from education to social opportunities. They had countless elective choices, where they could explore the arts. “[This school] has definitely inspired my dream. In 10 years, I want a job on Broadway. I did not have the drive to become a performer before I came to Bak, but now I know what I really want to do with my life,” Jakob Littell theater (8). Rigorous classes required students to juggle both arts and academics. However, they rose to the challenge, and in the process, became skilled in all areas. “I feel like being at Bak has made me a better and more responsible person, because I have to keep track of all the classes and homework I have,” Christopher Watkins strings (6) said. As all the students were talented in their own way, they created a full spectrum of talent and diversity. It was an atmosphere like no other. by Katherine Oung

PICTURE PERFECT Sitting for make-up pictures, Amanda Cohen (8) smiles for the camera. “I always get nervous when my picture is being taken because I am afraid that my hair might not be in place,” Cohen said. She enjoyed looking back on yearbook photos because it captured the moment. Photo by Subhash Kantamneni

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he students sat in groups of three, discussing ways he curtains parted and the lights of the What’s theater cast your favorite science experiment? to improve representation in the school. Ideas a dim yellow glow on the stage. A pair of students, “[My favorite activity] was the DNA lab. I liked it because were considered discarded. One could hear used to learn science. They also hand in hand and wearing bright tie-dye shirts, were students ooking over his project, Nicolas well,” Ouporov said. “Iand tried to make the you could see your own DNA becoming visible.” the friendly chatter that filled Sharon Campbell, social revealed. Junior International Thespian Society (Jr. ITS) went on educational science trips like Ouporov dance (8) checked out his parachute dome-shaped but it ended Elena Snyder communications (7) studies teacher’s, classroom, was a way for students with a love for theater to gain Bone Valley where sixth grade students parachute to make sure there were up looking like a stop sign.” and the occasional “eureka” from a different group of types students. the experience in the field of performing competitively. panned for fossils, learning about the no mistakes. His partners, Jordan Juliano To learn the of Eventually, “My favorite experiment was when we looked through filters Students improve singing techniques Student Government officers came to the conclusion of Mathcounts helps studentsmygain knowledge “I really enjoy being in theater, major. That’s why I bone structures in organisms. visual (8) and Smit Viroja visual (8), science, students participated in handsthat allowed us to see the sun without hurting our eyes.” selling candy canes as a holiday fundraiser. alking through the music wing, a crescendo joined [Jr. ITS], because it was an outlet in which I could n a room filled with children throwing socks and “My favorite part of the trip was going made sure that it was safe and secure on activities such as panning for minerals Keane Gosselin strings (6) “We just started to [sell] candy canes,” Olivia ofbuilding voices filled the hallway. In the middle ofmining. aArnoldWe learned a lot about rock and extend my passion. Jr. ITS attracted me, andnot plus, I was discussing secret organizations, one would expect enough to cradle their egg safely to the and parachutes for eggs. They communications (6)silently said. “We havehis tomusic. work together a boyanimals was As recommended mygreatest teachers to join,” Sunaina Singh to find some ofbythe mathematicians in the mineral composition,” Erica Schrieber ground. Ouporov proceeded to launch alsoroom, dissected like reading the squid, [with this fundraiser] youchorus, work alone, you(6) get his teacher pointed to hisbecause section ofifthe thevisual “Cutting up geodes, because I like to learn about rocks and theater said. with the MATHCOUNTS club, school.(6) However, that was said. their apparatus off of the bridge. They spiny dogfish shark, bull frog, and fetal PHOTOGRAPHY, SCIENCE, ARTS AND student his voice withpeople all the other students. lessraised work done. Some cut the wrappers, and minerals.” Danielle Adams dance (6) Jr. ITS members competed in various festivals, such the case. The boys finally modified their clamored down the stairs and inspected pig. “I joined Chorale so ACADEMICS that can participate in more 46-47to make sure it could some attached the Itags.” as MATHCOUNTS Mini-Fest and strived District-Fest. The categories of pieces to engage middle school their egg. Cracked. The boys sighed ”I thought it was interesting because PG parachute performances all the otherparticipating vocal majors,” Jacob stayed Beyond than the fundraisers, students studentscould of all ability and interestfrom levels through students perform ranged improvisation to preserve the egg’s condition. Hoping and tried to figure out how they could we got to see the organization of the Moses vocal (7) said. “We didto an egg dropping experiment, I enjoyed it because after school for various jobs. They attended meetings, enjoyable, math problems. It helped large group challenging performances to monologues. INCISION DECISION Cutting a potato, Michael it would not crack this time, the boys remodel their contraption. organs in a shark,” Amanda Ferber vocal Chorale members toand improve vocalizations we got to build Hegeman (7) works on an osmosis science project whereallowed they brainstormed worked together. expand theirtoacademic and opportunities, “I’m going District-Fest withprofessional a monologue from the parachutes and test them, to see if our eggs dropped the egg, watching it fall to the “I tried to follow the [research]. I read (7) said. “I’ve learned that sharks have a in Gary Williams’ class. “The experiment was and grow passionhelp which used in vocal would survive.” Meghan Agarwal communications (8) “Thetheir meetings us they understand that whatever according the MATHCOUNTS MATHCOUNTS play “Power to Play”. It’s about a girlwebsite. who gets bullied at floor. They ran to the landing spot and different anatomy than humans.” as closely as possible using the materials creative, and I hadn’t seen anything like it before,” organizations outside position we are, of weschool, can have our voices be heard,” focused conceptsand suchtouching as counting andI school. It’son a difficult really emotional piece. Hegeman said. The result was that the potatoes cheered. Their egg survived. labs were not the only tool we had available, but it didn’t work out LacieHands-on Michaelis (7) said, “[Chorale is] more probability, sequences and series, and number theory. Ervin Williamsvocal communications (8) said. “I find that the feel like it shows that people get bullied for unimportant sank in salt water, but floated in normal water. by Lili Mueller and Tori Maxwell advanced than other come choirs and also sounds But to theEmily students in the club, it(7) was a place that question wethe always to is ‘how can wemore affect Bak Photo by Isabella Ramirez reasons,” Matusik theater said. harmonized.” analytically gifted students challenge themselves in the best possible way?’” The piece ended, and thecould theater resonated with PHOTOGRAPHY. MATHCOUNTS, CLUBS EX-PAN-DING KNOWLEDGE Searching for Chorale was an for students, open tograde all in a way much different from the traditional math class. Whether anelective SGA officer was an eighth applause. Glowing with happiness, the duo sat back minerals, Rachel Hobbs (6) learnsIMPROV-MENTS how to pan PLANNED PROPOSALS Discussing plans for the new school year, Ervin Williams (8) explains his Striking a pose, Jillian Mersky (6) and Chandler Paszkiet (6) perform their majors. They had goals they wanted to accomplish “MATHCOUNTS is a more creative and thought representative, the treasurer, or any of the other jobs down. AND ORGS PG 132-133 correctly. “The panning helped me byimprovisation making me piece based upon the prompt “anniversary.” “I have always been the kind idea for SGA to Jaylen Sanders (8) and Shaina Franks (8). “I want to understand what I can throughout thehad year.in store, they got to gain experience so provoking version old math class,” that SGA understand mineral density and how of theperson minerals by Katherine Oungof a regular do to help the students in the best way,” Williams said. One of Williams’ jobs was to go to who goes up on a stage. I like to be seen and let people know that I have “[One of our goals] is that we should able of to sight Anish Ravichandran strings (8) said. “Math in jewelry gotclass there,” Hobbs said. talent,” She enjoyed SAC meetings and write down what they said and discuss ideas. Photo by Isabella Kjaerulff that one day, they could be the be leaders tomorrow. Mersky said. Mersky joined Jr. ITS because of a teacher’s recommendation. Photo read by easily,” Emilia Andersen vocal (8) said. seeing all of the andOung is straightforward and black and white, while in different colored by rocks Katherine Isabella Kjaerulff crystals. Returning vocalists needed to be the example for the MATHCOUNTS, you begin to see that there are Photo otherby Esha Dudhwewala newcomers. Chorale practiced diligently for concerts, colors to math also.” DOUBLE-HEARTED With a shark heart in his hand, which was a new experience for some. While some MATHCOUNTS members joined the club A FRIEND Sixth grade piano major Timothy Chen teaches fellow Gerrit Felton (7) dissects a spiny HELPING dogfish shark. RAISE YOUR VOICE As the girls follow along on their sheet music, seventh graders “There are additional in chorale,” for fun, some were there with a mind set on improving mathematician National Juniorpeople Honors Society Andersen members Samantha Hooker (right), Dara Desai, and Alessia Degraeve prepare for a winter are gross and interesting. At the Ashesh Amatya (6) a concept in probability. “Helping people on difficult Athemselves, windfall of results a“[Dissections] rare 16-page issue said. “Although we have to learn some songs over problemsFelton is one way to help people grow as mathematicians, and MATHCOUNTS lets performance. “In Chorale, we have lots of songs to learn in a short period of time and same time,came I felt like I killed something,” butads all of the theinmembers with one make an effort to help the community people but do that,” that helps me learn songs quickly and prepare fast,” Hooker said. The class was singing again, it’s nice to have new voices.” said. He was not opposed to dissections, felt Chen said. Amatya eventually grasped the concept after Chen’s shared sentiment; their love for math. lecture. Photo “Hanukkah Celebration.” Photo by Seoyoon Yang sorry for the animals. Photo by Katherine OungBy Subhash Kantameni by Seoyoon Yang ight before a meeting, two co-presidents reviewed by Subhash Kantamneni pile of advertisement requests flew into the the agenda. Club members researched and ran newspaper classroom, more than the staff over last minute notes, ready to present their ideas. had ever received before. There was no way “I love how we get to give back to the community. It’s the ads would all fit into the 12 pages of the Portfolio so amazing to see the end result of all the donations,” Newspaper, along with the photos, articles, and other Students help to preserve their earth Members design a better Devika Jhaveri, theaterfuture (8), co-president said. graphic elements. Advisor Jessica Samons came up he low sound of wheels on linoleum and papers The members of NJHS mostly ran fundraisers to help with a solution to include as many ads as possible. nticipation and determination room emptying out echoed through the hall. This one the community, such as a Fallfilled Foodthe Drive to as feed the “We had to increase the number of pages to was 16, to he built and piece by piece, making surePlace, to make of the many tasks of the Green Team. hungry, a drive for Grandma’s a home for make sure we could fit all the copy that we needed the placement perfect. Histhat team stared intently “The impactcover of Green Team is helping to make needy or abused children needed supplies. to accurately the first weeks of school,” Nikita as he placed his robot on the map and pressed start. the earth a better place. Basically, Green Team is “I like the charity events we do, because it is a great Tanguturi communications (7) said. “We had to stay as The robot performed a series ofto tasks; spun, dodged preservingas the for when one cares to recycle. We experience to give back the itcommunity,” Madaleine organized weworld possibly could.” obstacles, raced, and rolled through tight spaces. show them how easy it is to keep the world green and Rubin commuinications (8) said. All of the staff, editor-in-chiefs included, were “A lot of times [Robotics] is challenging because if the how simple it is to recycle,” Aalivea McCloskey vocal (8) Members were required a 30-hour minimum amount obligated to work around the new layout. This included robot isn’t fit to do them, it can alter its performance,” said. of community service hours to be part of the club. putting some of the news articles on the Portfolio Christopher Anthony strings (7) said. Green Team was a way for the students to have “I volunteer at events run by my elementary school. website, because there was not enough room in the The main goal for robotics was to build robots and fun while helping the world. Aarthi Allady said that her Also, I volunteer at animal rescues and adoption original layout concept. program them to perform different missions. For some favorite thing to do was to jumpHOT in the dumpster TO COLD Pullingused the towel off the bag of events,” Amanda Vanner, communications (8), “It was a challenge to make the [special] 16- teacher, members, they found that programming was their PHOTOGRAPHY. CLUBS ice, Tracy shows Shaina to empty paper items into,NEWSPAPER, because itSmith, was science “the next secretary said. FIRED UP To entertain his students, Gary page layouttobecause hadFranks to move things (8) how to clean up after an experiment greatest challenge. best thing a bouncywe house.” Williams, science teacher, practices for a The responsibility of running the club was up to the AND ORGS PG 128-129 about thermodynamics. “It’s a cool part for me around, and ignore the dummy layouts,” Luke Stone “[The hardest part] is programming because if you “I feel happy during Green Team meetings. It is a students apply what science fair demonstration. “I was teaching my students. as a teacher to watch the communications (8) newspaper co-editor-in-chief said. are off by a little bit, it can be frustrating. Programming great way to uplift my spirits because I get to hang students that gas was heavier than air. That’s they learned in class to realout life, such as making mostly run theand club, because come up “We created Lianna and make an entirely new layout.” isn’t too“Students difficult; it’s just tedious you have to we be very it didn’t explode,” said. He made TODAY’S AGENDA Presenting what wouldwhy be discussed during theWilliams meeting, co-presidents withhad my friends,” McDonald visualSmith (8) said. ice cream,” said. Students had to transfer A FRIEND IN NEED Giving Ashley Kulberg (7) tips on her newspaper portfolio, Sreenidhi with everything that we do. It allows us to sponsor [the] sure the ratio of gas to air was equal. Photo by by The Heather Rollins Lauren Herba (8) and Devika Jhaveri (8) speak animatedly to an attentive audience. “I love precise,” Christopher Watkins strings (6) said. thermal energy thethe mix to the bag of ice to Nidamanur (7) demonstrates her point on Adobe Indesign. “We have to create [a digital whole experience Green Team hadfrom given Subhash Kantamneni events that we want to,” Rubin said.many “It’s great how creating the agenda,” Jhaveri said. “Alexis and I have such a fun time planning everything Before make the ice cream. Photo by Isabella Ramirez portfolio] after every issue analyzing our work and how we would change or improve it,” competition, members faced students would help them be more conscious about out and we work well together.” Jhaveri loved the freedom of NJHS. Photo by Lili Mueller everyone Nidamanur said. Meeting the deadlines was a challenge for Nidamanur because she challenges that collaborates.” included time management and what they threw away and recycled. They learned left her interviewing until the last minute. Photo by Subhash Kantamneni by Lili Mueller 46 Beyond Primary Colors Arts & Academics/Science 47 difficulties while programming. However, throughout how to work together with teammates, get tasks the hard times members still found ways to make it accomplished, and other life skills. Coloring Outside of the Lines Clubs & Orgs/Jr. ITS/Student Government/Newspaper/NJHS 129 128 enjoyable. McCloskey said, “I think Green Team will help me in FUTURE ENGINEER Adjusting pieces, Thomas Ashley (6) prepares to test his robot for the RESPECTABLE RECYCLING Placing a piece of paper from the recycling bin into the Anthony said, “Being able to work on things I’m the future by assisting me in reminding people with course. “It is challenging to build a robot because there aren’t really instructions, and we bigger trash can, Aalivea McCloskey (8) feels respected for doing the right thing. “Green interested in gets to be fun and rewarding.” ways to keep the world greener.” have to come up with different ways to build,” Ashley said. Robotics taught him how to Team to me is not just a club. It is a place full of people that have the same motivation by Isabella Ramirez build different contraptions and program them. Photo by Isabella Ramirez to protect the earth,” McCloskey said. McCloskey joined Green Team because she by Esha Dudhwewala

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1 LUNCH CONVERSATIONS “I like 6 FUR-RAISING “It was amazing,” 11 RAZZLE-DAZZLE “I participated spirit week because it helps Ella Jacobs (8) said, “but [in in spirit week to express how me express my pride and art] I got charcoal all over my much I like our school and how school spirit,” Ava Scuderi (8) white polar bear costume.” much freedom [the school] said. Photo by Heather Rollins Photo by Lili Mueller gives us,” Katie Davis (6) said. Photo by Jade Johnson 7 PA-JAMMING OUT “Pajamas 12 NATURALLY NEON “I thought 2 TAILGATING “My favorite part it would be cool to dress of spirit week, as shown in Q feel great,” Vail Benedetto differently from what I usually the name, is our spirit, which (8) said. “Normal day clothes wear,” Christopher Bedecs shows our commitment to our are made to look good, not (6) said. Photo by Subhash school,” Alrik Blanchard (6) feel good.” Photo by Heather Kantamneni said. Photo by Heather Rollins Rollins 13 THE WALKING DEAD “I put a lot 3 SLEEPY MONDAYS “I like 8 FLUORESCENT FAIRY “I of time into making my clothes pajama day because I can participated in spirit week to look like they’ve gone through just roll out of bed, put on support our school and be with an apocalypse,” Isabella some makeup, and go to my friends,” Natalia Madison Ramirez (7) said. Photo by school,” Kristina Ronan (8) said. (7) said. Photo by Jade Jessica Samons Photo by Heather Rollins Johnson 4 LUMINOUS LEARNING “I 9 PAJAMA PARTNERS “Pajama 14 PEACEFUL PAJAMAS “I had decided to participate [in tests that day so it was easy day is fun because I can spirit week] because it shows for me to relax during the test wear comfortable clothes to people not to hide the person while in pajamas.” Emma Cruz school,” Valentina Gomez (7) inside,” Angelina Sierra (6) said. (6) said. Photo by Lili Mueller said. Photo by Lili Mueller Photo by Jade Johnson 5 SPOOKY SCARECROW “I liked 10 TALKING SPORTS “I like sports 15 FREAKY FRIDAY “Every day you get more excited because day because I got to wear my Freaky Friday because I could every day gets little bit closer great uncle’s jersey who is also show off my costume with my to Halloween,” Michael Laurito a hockey fan,” Carlee Tew (8) friends,” Amanda Vanner (8) (7) said. Photo by Isabella said. Photo by Heather Rollins said. Photo by Isabella Kjaerulff Kjaerulff

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