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Jupiter, FL // 5615314350 // michaelbolephotography.com // @michael.bole 727 Hollywood Street Jupiter, FL 33458 (561)-531-4350 email@michaelbole.com May 27, 2015 Mr. Alex Stevenson Graphic Design Internship Expirimar Graphics Co. 8712 Justified Lane West Palm Beach, FL 33407 Dear Mr. Stevenson, I have been in love with creating digital artwork on a computer ever since I can remember. An internship at your graphics agency sparks a great interest to me. I truly believe that I could contribute to the success of your graphics firm. I would like to apply for a summer internship because I believe it is an amazing opportunity. Being the assistant editor in chief of the 2014 Masterpiece Yearbook, and then making the transition to Editor in Chief of the 2015 Masterpiece Yearbook staff, not only taught me social skills but I have also learned computer skills, such as being proficient and skilled in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere, and InDesign. I am capable of meeting tight deadlines, working with others, working independently, and making sure that all errors are corrected in anything that I, or others do. My previous experience would definitely meet what you are looking for in an Intern. Being on the Masterpiece Yearbook staff has given me valuable experiences. Working on four tight deadlines in a short period (deadline 2 being the tightest), made me push my self to meet these deadlines even if it meant I had to complete the work off the clock. I appreciate you considering me for an internship, but I feel that an interview would allow me to express my abilities and further potential to you directly. Enclosed in this portfolio is my resume which shows my experience and further qualifications. I appreciate your time and consideration and I look forward to hearing from you at your convenience. Best Regards,
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RESUME MY OBJECTIVE: My objective is to provide all of my skills to create astonishing products with little to no error and to also work with other colleagues to pool ideas to help execute new ideas in the best way.
Education Bak Middle School of the Arts 2012-2015 A.W Dreyfoos School of the Arts 2015-2019
Intro to Graphic Design, Graphic Design II, Yearbook, Speech and Debate III Further Education in to Communication Arts
MY experience I have vast experience in Communication Arts, with two years of taking Graphic Design at Bak Middle School of the arts. I have created my own professional style in design. My graphic design has been used in not only my design classes but has carried over in creating graphics in classes such as Speech and Debate, Yearbook, and also creating work when it was needed on campus.
MY AWARDS • JEA: Junior High/Middle School National Media Contest: “Superior” in Yearbook DPS Design • JEA: Junior High/Middle School National Media Contest: “Honorable Mention” in Theme Package
References Jessica Sammons jessica.samons@palmbeachschools.org Natalie Sharp natalie.sharp@palmbeachschools.org
Shannon Owens shannon.owens@palmbeachschools.org Elizabeth Bornia elizabeth.bornia@palmbeachschools.org
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SELF Analytical Evaluation I started in journalism in 7th grade when I joined the Bak MSOA Masterpiece Yearbook. I had an interest in going out, interviewing, and writing about the new information that I collected. Journalism was to me more appealing then writing for example a short story because in journalism what I write is facts and I don’t have to think long and hard about what to write.
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REFLECTION #1 My most significant work in this publication was the Student Life Showstopper. My purpose for this work was to showcase 2 theater students that were in a local theater performance. I felt that this spread was difficult to complete because of the design of the spread. (It took a long time to create the image). The work had the same sort of idea in the beginning but just some styles were change such as adding transparency and a justing colors. The process of creating this piece was covering the dress rehearsal by taking pictures, creating the design for the spread, editing pictures, writing the content, then finally placing all of the content. I learned that writing is a lot easier right after the event not a month after and that detail will lack the longer you wait to write something. I really like the colors on the page and how the purple, black, and white blend well.
In Yearbook I have learned a lot of business skills. I learned how to work together and by myself on difficult tasks, I have learned to work under stressful situations (like tight deadlines), and I have also learned how to manage a successful team of staff members and also make them discover their full potential. This was a valuable course to take because it helped me learn to stay calm and fix problems as fast as I can. I will defiantly use these skills in the future. If I ever run my own company I will use my managing and people skills that I got for this course and apply them in the business.
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the over-eccentric characters that surrounded them. They posed on the outskirts of a circle of their cast mates, closing the “Going to Be a Good Day” number. Being part of a performance outside of school was something that not every theater major had the chance to do. “It was an awesome experience. I’ve auditioned at the Maltz before and this was the first show I was casted in. I usually do community theater, so to be a part of a professional production was really nice,” Kaye said. Through the three showings of “Through the Looking Glass” over a course of a day, the cast bonded. Not only did the range of 8-17 year old children hang out in the several practices a week, but also became closer outside of the production. “We’ve done the show for three years, so we’ve been like a family since we were little. We get together once a month; they’ve made me a better person,” Sramowicz said. The cast was not the only thing that differentiated “Through the
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GOING TO BE A GOOD DAY Belting out the last note in “Good Day”, Molli Sramowicz (7) and Simone Kaye (8) raise their heads and put their hands on their hips. “‘Through the Looking Glass’ was a good experience. I loved the cast and they made me a better person,” Sramowicz said. “The director acted like a teenager with us and it made it feel like it wasn’t even a real show.” For the past three years, Maltz Theater, in Jupiter, produced “Through the Looking Glass”. Photo by Michael Bole
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A spread that I think could use work is the Arts and Academics showstopper. I learned that in order to have a good looking layout, you need to sketch it out first and not just start creating it on InDesign with no concept. The work did not evolve much from its original piece because the idea of the layout was kept consistent. Only slight color variations were made. If I was given the chance I would go back to the drawing boards to create a new layout. My overall feeling of this piece is that it is not the best thing but it isn’t the worse. I fell that if I created a new layout then all of the pictures on the right wouldn’t be so cramped up like they are now. The process for creating this piece was covering the week long event, writing captions once we had new photos, creating the design, writing copy, then finally placing all of the elements.
I am proud of this picture because of the way it shows motion in the player and aswell as the ball. It also captures the motion of other players in the back of the photo. This photo uses the rule of thirds and depth of field in its composition. The depth of field primary attracts me to this picture and also the vivid colors. File: Michael_07.jpg
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I am proud of this picture because it captures the dance movement as well as showing the other students doing the same move. This element uses the rule of thirds, repetition, center of interest, and depth of field. I find this picture attractive because the center of interest is wearing a different color then the rest and it really stands out.
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1. PERFECT PREPARATION 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 SENSATIO N 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 character of speaking is the connection s 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 Jeremiah Schoen
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REFLECTION #4 & 5 RESUME #4: I felt like I was an asset to the yearbook in the sense of managing the staff members and also making sure that layouts look good. I feel that the extent of my commitment this year, went very far. When I was put on the task of completing all of the yearbooks Aruasma video, I brought the files home to work on it so that I would not fall behind. I believe doing all of the Aurasma videos made me go to great extent.
RESUME #5: I didn’t face a lot of problems this year. One of the problems I did face though was with my temper with new staff members. When someone asked me a question about using InDesign or PhotoShop in the beginning of the year, I wouldn’t help them and leave them on their own. I had some thought that we could jump in to creating the yearbook immediately and dint have to be slowed down because of having to teach the new staffers how to use InDesign. From this situation I learned that I was causing the production of the yearbook even more when I didn’t help someone with their issue. As editor in chief, it was my responsibility to assist the staff members with their questions and not just get angry with them. The way I handled this was to take a deep breath and relax. It was not their fault that they didn’t know the program in depth. I got up and went and helped them with whatever it was they needed help with. By doing this, I believe, that I helped speed up the production of the yearbook. I also encouraged staffers that I helped one on one to share their new knowledge with other staffers who were struggling so that I didn’t have to repeat myself more then a few times. I felt that I handled this situation in the best way that I could. By realizing I was the one with the issue, I was able to fix my errors and even form new bonds in the staff. I feel that I could not have handled this in a better way and that I did speed up the production of the yearbook.
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CHEERLEADING Cheerleading is more than a sport, it’s an attitude
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READY, SET, IMPROV! Acting out a scene theater majors Cassidy Fazio (8) and Marc Ludwigsen (8) pretend to be lovers in a mental institution. “Marc and I formed a scene based on three random cards. The scene was where he was locked in a mental institution and I was his doctor trying to help cure him. He swears we’re in love, but I assure him it’s the side effect of the medicine,” Fazio said. While competing at the 2014 Jr. ITS districts festival, Fazio received all superior in her performances, making her proud of what she has accomplished. Photo by Michael Bole
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SING WITH A SMILE Focusing on a focal point, Madaline King (8) raises her arms to the sky strikes for the rehearsal. “We can sing very classical songs from musical theater,” King said, “And I like that you can be anyone but yourself.” In musical theater, King could sing, dance, and act at the same time. Photo by Aditya Jadvani
IT SEAMS I’M FINISHED Putting the finishing touches on his fabric, Samuel Rosenkranz (7) learns how to operate a sewing machine. “I was working on the French seam finish that was part of an assignment,” Rosenkranz said. The assignment was one of Rosenkranz’s favorite projects. Photo by Isabella Kjaerulff PROVING A POINT Warming up before the Jr. ITS competition, Jacob Israel (6) gives a girl constructive criticism. “I felt nervous because I didn’t want to mess up and I felt happy because I love it when I do theater,” Israel said. Pretending to be someone else was Israel’s favorite part about theater. Photo by Isabella Kjaerulff
“We’re all one big family. Even though theater is stressful at times, we still work great and have fun together.” -K’anna Hendrix (8)
“Being in Mr. Valentine’s class is my favorite part of theater. I love being in plays because I can be another character.” -Jared Teitel (6)
TO BE OR NOT TO BE Discussing the assassination of Hamlet in “Hamlet,” Noah Forgione (8) talks with his friend. “I feel that the cast did good, because during the rehearsals, we all got [the blocking] quickly,” Forgione said. In the play, Forgione was acting as Laertes, Polonius’ son. Photo by Sterling Shipp
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BON APPETIT While eating lunch, Miranda Sampaio de Faria (6) acts out a scene with her friends. “Every day we would eat lunch in Ms. Tepper’s room so that we could practice with real food to make the scene more realistic,” Sampaio de Faria said. In the state competition, Sampaio de Faria and her cast mates won the title superior. Photo by Isabella Kjaerulff
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SIXTH GRADE SPIRIT Turning towards the right, Kylee Rieger (6) wobbles at lunch. “The first thought I had when I heard about Major Spirit Day was OMG, I have nothing white!” Rieger said. “So I might as well just pick something.” Rieger liked Major Spirit Day because she was able to sit outside. Photo by Michael Bole
ONE TEAM ONE GOAL The girls’ soccer team use their teamwork to take the team to the playoff
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he dribbled swiftly “Howell Watkins was the past the defender and easiest team, they mostly kicked the ball to one joke around when they of her teammates should be paying attention. with a strong, fluid motion. Jupiter was our toughest The teammate stopped the opponent because they have ball in its path, aligned her really tough players and right foot, planted her left great tactics,” Amber Mistry straight on the left midfield (6) said. ground, took But in the end, it “I like the new coach a deep breath was not only the because she is and brought her girls’ hard work that understanding, nice, foot forward. paid off. New coach, and doesn’t make us She was Lauren Goepfert, run too much but still moving as one was greatly makes us work.” part of a whole appreciated by the team. A team whole team. with a goal. A “I like the new - Camila Fred (7) coach because she goal to take this demonstration is understanding, of teamwork and push it all nice, and doesn’t make the way to the championship. us run too much but still “I don’t know how we will makes us work,” Camila Fred do during playoff,” Katherine forward (7) said. Hofmann left back (8) said. The girls headed to the The girls’ soccer team playoff after a win against could only achieve their goal Duncan Middle school, by working as a team. They ending the season with a 7-2 demonstrated team work record. In the playoff they especially in their second continue on, and pull a 3-0 game versus Howell Watkins, win against Conniston in the where they had a win with first round of the playoff. mercy rule at half-time. by Adeeb Rashid
TAKING CHARGE Passing a defender, Kate Kollar-Dye (8) knocks the ball to the side. “You need to practice with the team. You have to play scrimmages and form bonds in order to form chemistry, play together, and win,” Kollar-Dye said. She thought that to be a team captain you had to take charge. Photo by Michael Bole
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CATCH ME Watching the defender dribble by, Laura Santamaria (8) prepares to stop her. “My favorite thing about soccer is working as a team and getting to go out on the field to win,” Santamaria said. The Independence team was, in Santamaria’s opinion, a very competitive team. Photo by Michael Bole
TO THE LEFT Dribbling the ball past a Howell Watkins team member, Hannah Kanjian (8) darts to the left. “The whole team of girls is so great and nice,” Kanjian said, “We have all bonded as friends by talking during practice.” Left Midfield was Kanjian’s position. Photo by Adeeb Rashid
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Leaders of the Pack “It is interesting to see the new coach’s tactics, good combos, new style, and a new perspective on the game.” – Merissa Chu (8)
STANDING IN THE SPOTLIGHT Closing the musical, Jada Johnson (8) enjoys a moment of fame. “I was ending the show, so I had to strike a pose for the audience. It was a fun experience. I like the spotlight because I am used to it,” Johnson said. In Johnson’s words, the show could be described as old-fashioned and feminine. Photo by Sterling Shipp
SEW CONFUSED To clarify directions, Janelle Puckering (7) holds up her fabric. “I love using the machine,” Puckering said. “There is a success you feel when you sew fabric.” The students were learning how to make “slumber pants.” Photo by Isabella Kjaerulff
SOARING, FLYING Finishing a kick, Helena Torres (8) watches the direction that the ball flew through the air in. “I predict we will have a great team, but we are missing some passion and we need to [play] smarter,” Torres said. Representing Bak on the field was Torres’ favorite part of playing on the school’s team. Photo by Michael Bole
“I enjoy defending because I hold the back for the team and pass it forward to the offenders.” – Katherine Hofmann (8)
TAKE IT AWAY Stealing the ball, Danielle Gerlach (8) moves towards the edge of the field. “I think Independence [Middle School] is very aggressive and they pass well, but they are very slow,” Gerlach said. For Gerlach, Independence was one of the hardest teams in the league. Photo by Finnley Senese
COIN TOSS Watching the referee, Taryn Reagan (8) leans forward to see if the coin landed in her favor. “Usually we choose the side of the field where the sun is not setting, so we don’t get blinded by the light,” Reagan said. The Bak Stars girls’ soccer team lost the toss and did not get the side they wanted. Photo by Abigail Parratto
FLYING BY Chasing after the flying ball, Aine Murray (7) follows as it goes across the field. “Howell Wtakins is not very experienced and not the best team, but if they try more and get better players than they could win some games,” Murray said. The Bak Stars girls’ soccer team was playing Howell Watkins and beat them using mercy rule at half time. Photo by Adeeb Rashid
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the lights dimmed. The stage curtain opened and the play began. “I really enjoy working together to build sets,” Devika Jhaveri (7) said. “Although it can be fun there is a lot of hard work to it. A lot of that comes from having to do math with your sets and scaling things so they look just right.” There were so many different aspects of theater, above it all was a family of hard working individuals who enjoyed theater. Danielle Gerlach (8) said, “Everyone in theater is like a big happy family, especially the eighth graders. We have been with each other since the start in sixth grade, and grown ever since then.” by Michael Bole
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LUNCH CONVOS Eating their lunch, Carlos Molina (8) and friend Gabriel Veliz (8) laugh about a joke. “A lot of people sit outside because now it is a privilege so we take advantage of it,” Molina said. Molina preferred talking to his friends at lunch rather than sitting alone. Photo by Michael Bole
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HIGH STUNTING Holding the hands of cheer teammates, Angela Lares (8) extends her left arm to perfect the stunt. “Although stunting is exciting, it can be scary, especially if I’m a flyer. We’re really high and can’t look down,” Lares said. This was Lare’s first year as a cheerleader, but she had done gymnastics before. Photo by Abigail Parratto
he cheerleader, outfitted with a royal blue and gray Bak uniform steadied herself on the four pairs of hands resting under her feet. They extended their arms, throwing the girl into the air in a stunt that would be performed at the following pep rally. “My favorite part of cheer is the stumbling and tumbling because at first it’s really hard, but then it is exciting,” Hayley Alfonso communications major (7) said. Cheer was not only an athletic form of entertainment for the several school pep rallies, but also a club that taught teamwork and community service. Grace Moderwell dance major (7) said, “My favorite thing about cheerleading would be that this year we are doing more community service; we’re getting out there and supporting the school.” by Abigail Parratto
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he students were filled with excitement, as they checked in with the parent volunteer in front of the theater building. They greeted other schools and hugged friends they met at the prior festival. The two day Jr. ITS District Festival was moments from beginning, and students wanted to do their best to potentially move on to states. “My favorite [thing] about the festival was being surrounded by my favorite people and it was a big group of all my theater friends. We felt like a family,” Simone Kaye theater major (8) said. “There were people who graduated last year and came back and volunteered at the festival. It was a really good feeling to see them again.” Bak’s Jr. ITS troop won best in show for ensemble acting and improv. There were 12 one act plays that were going to be chosen to go to states; Baks’ one act play “Us and Them” directed by Sandra Tepper was one of the 12 selected. Even though not everyone won, there were plenty of thespians who got ranked superior. “My friend Juliet Perel (8) got ranked superior on her solo and my other friend Jada Johnson (8) got ranked superior on her monologue which made us really happy,” Kaye said. Not everyone could win, but no matter what, Jr. ITS was a family. by Michael Bole
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DUMPSTER DIVING While he tries to climb into the dumpster, Samuel Hahn (7) laughs at a joke. “I like Green Team because I have a lot of friends [in it], and while I’m having fun, I’m also helping the environment,” Hahn said. Hahn’s favorite part of Green Team was when they emptied their bins into the dumpster. Photo by Subhash Kantamneni
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very year, every month, every Thursday, the Green Team rolled out the big bins, and went around the school and collected all the recycling. Green Team was an organization in which students helped the environment by recycling, and they gained volunteer hours while doing it. “I like Green Team because I have a lot of friends in it, and it makes it a lot of fun. We do stuff like making bottle cap bracelets, and gardening,” Aarthi Allady visual major (7) said. They also did more than just school cleanups, and many did things outside of school. “I like doing things like beach cleanups. Green Team made me realize that any small thing could make a difference. Even things like picking up some litter,” Samuel Hahn communications major (7) said. Green Team gave children new experiences and gave them a whole new look at the environment. It showed students how easy and fun recycling can be, and the positive impact it had. It helped students make new friendships, all while helping the planet at the same time. by Subhash Kantamneni
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CREATIVE CREATURES With tool in hand, Cassidy Zeng (7) applies gentle markings on her figurine. “I am making a duck sculpture. I got a lot of help from Ms. Henderson and Mr. Barker on texture and form,” Zeng said. After working on this creation since the beginning of the school year, Zeng has come a long way. Photo by Sterling Shipp
n anticipation of creating clay perfections, the Ceramics Club made memories one by one. Each student put their own mind into their works of art. “I am still working on my creation. It is a three foot tall Dr. Suess house. It was originally going to be a dragon, but I messed up and saw it from a different perspective, so I changed it into a house,” D’Angelo Pena vocal major (7) said. Although ceramics was a new class for some students, the aspect of creating ceramics was familiar to others. “I am now familiar with the tools and the ways of ceramic making,” Gabrielle Howard theater major (8) said. Ceramics Club was a collection of students from almost every major. The creativity was widespread, yet each idea was more creative the next. by Finnley Senese and Sterling Shipp
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DAGGERING DEFENSE Double teaming a rival opponent, Richard Leonard (8) tries to get one more steal for his team. “When I play defensively I play hard. I reach in to rip the ball and try to make defensive plays,” Leonard said. For the past few games Leonard has averaged two points. Photo by Zoey Robinson
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LAY UP LEGEND Beating two defenders, Jaylen Sanders (7) scores two points for his team. “I am stressed at times because I don’t know if I am going to make it or miss it,” Sanders said. For the past two years, Sanders has been a shooting and point guard for the boys’ basketball team. Photo by Zoey Robinson
he gymnasium was for the rest of the season we silent. Sweat filling worked out our mistakes,” the eyes of the Coach Douglas Battle said. As the season came to a players and cold air inhaled into their lungs. close, the team defeated Leading the way with 13 Duncan in the second to last points against Conniston, game. The boys came back Jaylen Sanders shooting from several losses including guard (7), held his ground, 11 points and three points blocking the defense to open with less than two minutes up a shot. With a last minute remaining. During the shot in the fourth Jaylen quarter, Isaiah “We started out on a game Robinson point high with our first win, Sanders scored and for the rest of the ten points, guard (7) made his debut at Bak and season we worked out Thomas Haynes our mistakes,” and Matthew won the first game of the season in -Coach Douglas Sledge tied with eight years. Battle six points, and finally Jaylen “The best Thompson and moment this season was winning the first Lance Carter with four points game of the season in eight in a well balanced scoring years. Coach worked very attack. Thomas Clement scored the game winning hard for it,” Robinson said. This season, along with bucket and sealed the win the girls’, the boys’ basketball with a free throw in the final team, were transferred to a seconds in the game against different division. Joining Duncan. The season ended with a the North Division meant playing new teams. Some record of 2-8. Coach Battle said, “This were easier and some were season we developed a good not so easy. “This season was a work in foundation for next year.” progress, we started out on by Justin Edwardo a high with our first win, and
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RIGOROUS REBOUNDER Jumping high to get the ball, Gabriel Hudgeon (8) hustles hard to get the missed shot. “I bring my height to the team. I’m a big man that can play as a center who is a good rebounder,” Hudgeon said. This season Hudgeon was a starter for the boys’ basketball team. Photo by Zoey Robinson
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“You need to have leadership skills, and most of all you need to be able to step up your game when it is needed.” – Thomas Haynes (8)
REACHING ABOVE THE STARS Jumping high, Ruben Navarro (7) tries to block the opponent’s shot. “I’m more of a physical player. I like to get aggressive and I try to fulfill my duties as a Bak Star player,” Navarro said. As a post player, Navarro had to get a lot of rebounds and make multiple layups. Photo by Jeremiah Schoen
RUNNING RAMPANT Taking off down the side of the court, Isaiah Robinson (7) beats a defender to get down the court. “This season I made smart passes, got open shots, and handled the ball well,” Robinson said. The best moment this season for Robinson was winning the first game in eight years. Photo by Zoey Robinson
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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
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
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) 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)
FAST BREAK BLOCKER Trying to defend after getting the ball stolen, Jaylen Sanders (7) back peddles to stop an opponent from making a layup. “In close games I play aggressive defense. Like I try to steal the ball a lot more but in other games I play a lot more conservatively,” Sanders said. For two years, Sanders has been playing for the boys’ basketball team. Photo by Jeremiah Schoen
Color - Size 8 - 5-48980: Bak Middle School of the Arts MATH AIDE Math teacher Sue Ellrich helps Jordan Haft (6) with a certain step of the problem. “I really like math a lot better than elementary school because I have a good teacher,” Haft said. Haft liked to solve problems because the answer was like a puzzle piece to complete the puzzle. Photo by Abigail Parratto
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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.” -Jarom Gordon (6)
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 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
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“To keep control of the team, I pull the players aside and make sure they know what they’re doing and how to fix it.” – Jaylen Thompson (8)
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KEEP ON PUSHIN’ Blocking his opponent, Thomas Haynes (8) fights to get the ball. “I tried out for the team in sixth grade but didn’t make it. Then in seventh grade I tried out and made it. I wanted to show people that I could actually play basketball,” Haynes said. Winning a game for the first time after so many years of losing was Haynes’ best memory. Photo by Zoey Robinson