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STUDENT NEWS Magazine MVHS VOLUME 12 ISSUE 6
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INDEX 17 sports recap 01 Cover 18 student of the month 02 Advertisement 19 student of the month 03 Index 20 senior features 04 Briefs 05 Student council association 21 senior features 22 story of a scholar 06 volunteer 23 story of a scholar 07 advertisement 08 where did the seniors mark 24 art, chorus, and theatre 09 where did the seniors mark 25 art, chorus, and theatre 26 orchestra, band, and guitar 10 senior columns 27 orchestra, band, and guitar 11 senior columns 28 nature destinations 12 advertisement 13 summer bucket list 29 shark bait will not be your 30 moving on up 14 sports recap 31 moving on up 15 sports recap 32 meet the viewpoint staff 16 sports recap
Special thanks from the managing editors: Paige Doerfler, Emilee Holmquist (not pictured), and Ruby Jackson!!
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A BIT T ERSWEET ENDING As this school year comes to a close, we decided this year’s closing letter from the managing editors should be a little different. We would like to give each staff member a personal shout out (and goodbye from Paige) as a way to celebrate the end of another successful year. Strahl: Not using Orndorff was my (Paige’s) idea, just saying. Thank you for helping us through the meltdowns, absolute chaos, and hard times. You have been such a good role model for each of us and the blessing we needed to continue making such a great publication. Paige: (from Ruby) Although we only had two short years together on staff, I know our friendship and the memories we’ve made will last a lifetime. We’re all going to miss you, but we know leaving is the next step of your journey, so we wish you luck (even though I’m sure you won’t need it)! Emilee: (from Paige and Ruby) Even though you weren’t officially in class, we looked forward to the last 20 minutes with you. I (Paige) am looking forward to seeing all the wonderful things you accomplish. Ruby: (from Paige and Emilee) You really stepped up this year, especially because of the fact that Emilee was unable to be in the class. You have surprised me (Paige) in so many ways, and I am so proud of how much you’ve grown and established yourself in this staff. Brody: Oh, Brody. You have been a trip, but you being a secret PhotoShop wizard has benefited the entire staff tremendously and your willingness to share your knowledge is something we are grateful for. Javonna: You have grown to be one of our most reliable staff-members with your out-of-the-box thinking and innovative ideas. Charlotte: We have admired and looked forward to reading your strong opinion pieces. You have been a wonderful Briefs Editor, and a major asset to the staff. Gia: Your bubbly personality has brightened our days. You are an incredible sports photographer, and we are so happy that you decided to come up to staff. Isabel: You totally saved our butts during the May issue when we had no idea what to make the cover, so a big thank you for that. We appreciated your lovely pages; you always found a way to make them super cute. Selena: You ate all the staff snacks, which really upset me (Paige). However, your sense of humor did make up for your food addiction, so I guess we’ll let it slide. On a more serious note, your keen time management is definitely appreciated. Sophie: Fulfilling the role of Social Media editor is definitely a huge task, but somehow you did so gracefully and timely. We do find it a little ironic that you are currently taking a personal social media detox. Danielle: You were new to staff this year and no one knew what to expect, but we were pleasantly surprised. You have definitely seemed to have found some long-lasting friends in this class, and we hope that you feel like you’ve found a place in here. Caroline: We honestly just wish you could’ve joined staff sooner. Everything you do is basically perfection, and hope you love what you do as much as we do. Chloe: Even though it was your first year on staff, it feels like you’ve been here forever. You have truly found a place in our hearts and we adore you; all of the time spent on covers and pages with you have been an absolute joy. Adam: We honestly didn’t know what to write for you because you pretty much always fly under the radar, but we do remember how you generated tons of ads and how everyone in the class admired your biceps. Bella: You definitely had a rocky start, but during the November/December issue, you managed to begin to create gorgeous designs for your pages. You are a natural photographer and page designer, and we are so proud of what you have accomplished for yourself and this staff. Lexi: Your pages are always insightful and aesthetically pleasing. You constantly impress us with knowledge that you have about what you believe in. You are one of the few reasons I (Paige) am sad to move on from high school, and I will dearly miss our almost daily talks. Damien: You really stepped up this year, which we were extremely excited about. You still are, and will always be, the class clown, but definitely in a good way. Abbey: Your designs are always well put together and very clean. We really enjoy having you on staff, and will miss your presence.
The Viewpoint JUNE 2018 VOLUME XII ISSUE VI Managing Editors Paige Doerfler Emilee Holmquist Ruby Jackson Social Media Editor Sophie Perez Copy Editor Bella Roeske Photography Editor Emilee Holmquist Briefs Editor Charlotte Hazard Adviser Trisha Orndorff The Viewpoint is a cross-section of the news and opinions of the student body of Mountain View High School. It is a forum of expression published by aPrintis. Letters and art to the editorial board are welcome and should be submitted to rooms 303 or 311.
Staff Writers Brody Albertson, JoJo Brigham, Gia Morreale, Isabel Navarro, Selena Obregon, Danielle Piper, Caroline Pollock, Chloe Reid, Adam Skoloda, Lexi Strawder, Damien Veal, Abbey Whitehead Front Cover Paige Doerfler Emilee Holquist Ruby Jackson 2014-2016 Virginia High School League State Championship First Place Award Winner 2013, 2014, 2015 Free Lance-Star Best Over All Newspaper 2011 Columbia Scholastic Press Association Gold Medalist 2011, 2010 and 2009 Virginia High School League First Place Award Winner Mountain View High School 2135 Mountain View Rd. Stafford, VA 22556
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Teen Night at Woodlands by Isabel Navarro
The Woodlands Pool will be hosting “Teen Night” on various evening throughout the summer: June 15, June 16, July 13, July 27, August 10, and August 24. Teen Night is for teens ages 13 to 19. Each event will be from 8 PM to 10 PM. There will be concessions available for purchase as well as other activities for teens to take part in. Admission into the pool is $3. Teens are welcome to “play games or swim and there will be music,” said head guard at Woodlands Pool, Megan Clark. Pizza will also be available for purchase. “We are working on getting Battleship and Water Polo,” said Clark. If you are looking for things to do this summer, be sure to check out the Woodlands Pool for other events like Teen Night also offered.
Puzzle Club
by Selena Obregon Photo by Bella Roeske Clubs are a great way to interact with other students within your school and spend time with friends all while helping your academic career. There’s a lot of clubs already available to students at Mountain View High School, and there may be yet another one coming next year: Puzzle Club. The name is self explanatory as to what the club actually is, but there’s a whole story behind the proposal of starting this club. If you’ve been inside Emilie Klinger’s classroom recently, you may notice there’s always a table with complete and incomplete puzzles scattered about. This is in part due to Aidan Hughes and Emilee Holmquist’s efforts to complete them all. Hughes and Holmquist enjoyed working on the puzzles during free time in class and other classmates began to join in and help work on it too while laughing and talking to each other. Holmquist and Hughes noted that doing the puzzles was a good way to relax and wind down and got the idea to collectively try and start a puzzle club. The initiative behind it was to give students the chance to just relax and enjoy their time working on them. They started a plan together as potential co-presidents of the club and are currently working on making it a possibility to gather before school and have a bit of fun and relaxation before the long school day. Holmquist said, “We haven’t been approved yet, so nothing is official, but we are looking forward to next year, and already have a lot of potential members!” While nothing is 100 percent yet, it can be assured that this club will be a great addition to the many club opportunities available for students.
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“Life of the Party” Review by Javonna Brigham Photo by Javonna Brigham
Melissa McCarthy is back on the big screen again. In her new movie “Life of the Party,” McCarthy plays a woman whose husband decides to one day just leave her. She decides go to back to school and in a very unoriginal plot, ends up at the same school as her daughter. The plot of this movie is nothing new, it’s been done before. I consider Melissa McCarthy to be a funny actress at times, but a lot of the jokes in this movie just didn’t hit. Rated PG-13, this movie attempts to make jokes that would appeal to older audiences, but instead simply fall flat. Other members of this movies’ cast include Gillian Jacobs and Maya Rudolph. To me, Maya Rudolph is quite a humorous actress but Gillian Jacobs seems like a try-hard actress. This film is considered a comedy, but myself, along with the majority of the people in the crowd, didn’t do more than maybe a chuckle. If McCarthy had took a little more time to change up the plot and some of her jokes, the movie could have been a much bigger hit. With songs from Meghan Trainor and Icona Pop, this film could have at least put in better songs to keep my full attention throughout the movie. Life of the Party is not worth paying money to go watch in a theater.
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When looking at reviews for movies, it is noticable they often vary between audiences and critics by Charlotte Hazard The movies are meant to make audiences laugh, cry, think, feel scared, feel excited, and so many other emotions. Through movies, action scenes, romantic scenes, and solemn scenes come alive on the screen. Movies have become something people reference and are often brought up in conversations. They have also become a major part of pop culture. Just as society has been evolving, so have movies in terms of how they are made. There is a lot more use of CG and special effects than there was years ago. People still go to the movies to this day and have fun and enjoy their time there. For example, sophomore AJ Olivo said, “My favorite movie that came out this year is called ‘Acrimony.’ I liked it because of the plot twist and the way it was put together.” While most people go to the movies for either a good laugh, scare, or cry, there are others that go to the movies to judge and rate the movie. Movie and film critics have certain expectations when they go to a movie and watch it with a different points of view. When going on movie review sites, such as Rotten Tomatoes, it can be very easy to see that the audience reviews differ from critic reviews when it comes to certain
movies. According to Rotten Tomatoes, the movie “The Greatest Showman” (2017) got an 88 percent audience score and a 55 percent critic score. When the 2009 movie “Where the Wild Things Are” came out, it had a 56 percent audience score and a 72 percent critic score. Why is this though? When critics go to the movies, they study the plot, character development, how the film is shot, and sometimes if the acting is done well. Since critics watch a lot of movies, they have to sit through the good, the bad, and the decent ones; therefore, they expect certain cliches and can sometimes predict them before they happen. That’s not to say the average person that goes to the movies doesn’t do this as well, but if someone sees a movie that they think looks stupid or boring, they usually don’t watch the movie. Since critics go to the movies more than the average person, they tend to notice certain elements of a film that some audiences don’t normally catch. Examples include how a shot in a movie is framed, the slow or fast pacing, or major plot holes. Senior Diego Kalbendi said, “A good plot, being original, and mixing elements such as romance, comedy, and action makes a good movie.”
Another reason that audiences and critics can differ in opinion is because filmmakers make movies for everyday people. If a movie does well with audiences but not critics, it won’t matter as much to the filmmakers because the majority of the audience liked the movie and paid the money to see the movie. If a movie does well with critics but not audiences, filmmakers will most likely try a different formula or strategy to get a majority of the public to like and pay to see their work. With the movie “The Greatest Showman,” the plot isn’t exactly the greatest. There are a lot of cliches such as the rags to riches story, a love triangle, a forbidden love subplot, and finding the meaning of family. Where it won audiences over; however, were the musical numbers. The soundtrack for this movie was incredible and it proved itself with its rating as number one on the Billboard 200 Chart for two weeks. According to movie critic Doug Walker’s Youtube channel, the movie was a mess, he would be listening to the soundtrack. That being said, there have been movies that audiences and critics have both loved and hated around the same. Movies such as “Fantastic Four,” “Pledge This,” and “Jack and Jill” were
panned by both audiences and critics. Other movies such as “The Sound of Music, “How to Train Your Dragon, and “A Quiet Place,” were well liked by both critics and audiences, according to Rotten Tomatoes. There are some movies where a good majority of audiences agree on whether or not a movie was a good or bad viewing . But in the end, everyone has their own opinion on what they like and dislike in movies. There are even some movies that can be considered bad by a critical standpoint, but either the acting, the soundtrack, or the premise isso well done, people can’t help but enjoy them. These movies can be described as guilty pleasure movies that are good for a laugh or just to enjoy. Teacher Hailey Davey said, “‘Zoolander’ is my guilty pleasure movie because it doesn’t have a good plot, makes fun of male modeling, and makes me happy.” In the end, movies have been around for a while and will get a variety of opinions no matter who’s watching them. Movies strive to entertain us and sometimes they do a good job and sometimes they don’t. Whether it be an audience member or a critic, everyone is entitled to their own opinion and will enjoy whatever they want to enjoy.
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Steps to success How to live your best life, from the perspective of a high school student by Javonna Brigham START START make your education a priority
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As a teenager, my future is a constant thought on my mind. I’ve received a lot advice about precautions to take as I get older, along with things I need to make sure I do while growing up. Something I’ve been told by almost every adult I’ve ever received advice from is to enjoy school. I’m always told that getting an education is basically the most important thing you’re going to do before your adult life. The effort you put into your education and your education level sets the starting point as to what you can do in your lifetime. While getting your education, it is important to find what you love. You may love a sport, instrument, a club, etc. Whatever it may be, this activity will be something that you can take with you through life that you truly enjoy.
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This can also be a form of motivation. Motivation is crucial during your teenage years. Whether it be faith, money, or something else, it’s important to have a motivator that pushes you to keep going and makes you want to continue your journey as a future adult. Geometry teacher Alex Goldbach said, “Motivation is a key thing when growing up. Having something that makes you want to keep going is awesome! I think it’s also important to stay in your own lane. Being influenced by others can easily set you back or even ruin your life. That’s like letting someone else chose what to do with your life.” More simple things to include in the process of becoming an adult is to gain responsibility, push your boundaries, ignore things you can’t change, and create your own opportunities. According to Celestine Chua from the website Personal Excellence, the more you work on these factors, the more you’ll get to experience life.
Being a teenager and forming your future is going to be hard. Finding your purpose and not being afraid to fail are some of the most important factors when becoming an adult. “I think that as a teenager, you need to learn to love and accept yourself and know you are going to make mistakes. If you learn that now, you’ll have an easier time understanding mistakes when you’re an adult,” sophomore Maggie Hanse said. These steps may not come in order, but at some point during your pre-adult years, you will have to take each step in learning and growing. Surrounding yourself with good people, letting go of the past, and thinking for yourself will mold you into a successful adult ready to live a successful life.
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Are Students Prepared For College?
Are students preparing for college before it’s too late by Brody Albertson
1) Are students prepared for college? When entering high school, many students have one goal in mind: to get to college. It’s always in the back of our head, and it’s what we’re working towards during our time in high school. The grades, the GPA, the tough courses, the extracurricular activities; everything we do is working towards getting us into a college we want. But even though we’re working to get into college, are we preparing for our college years? And more specifically, are we preparing for college prior to our upperclassman years? After asking around Mountain View, the majority of underclassmen said yes, they have started to prepare for college. Thomas Papsedaro, sophomore ,said, “Yes, I have started to prepare for college. I’ve looked into what colleges fit me, and filled out certain forms to get campus updates and so on.” And despite being a junior, Alex Wenderoth said, “I’ve started preparing for college since last year. I want to major in engineering, and I want to go to UPJ or Penn State because they both have great engineering programs.” C.J. Adams, sophomore, said, “I want to be a Marine Biologist. I want to go to USC; they have a great course. I’ve basically been to their campus, and I’ve volunteered for them.” On the flip side, some students haven’t even looked into any colleges. These students don’t even know what they want to major in. But these students also say they want to go to college. How does one want to go to college, yet they don’t prioritize it? I am not saying that all kids who haven’t picked out a college they want to go to aren’t ready for college, but I am saying that you have to give college some thought prior to junior year. Showing that you’ve already started preparing for college would make you look better when you get an interview for college.
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2) What happens if they aren’t? When students aren’t prepared for college, it makes life hard. Making a plan is the best thing you can do. You should find out where you’re going to live if you’re going to live off campus; find out if you can get a job to support your rent and college expenses; find out if you can earn an athletic or academic scholarship to help pay. Most of us aren’t filthy rich to the point where all our tuition is paid for, and if you are, you are lucky. If you aren’t at least the slightest prepared for life after high school, you’re doing something wrong. I know in life that things are unexpected, but you should make sure you have something to fall back on when something dramatic happens in your life. According to USNews, 23 percent of all college dropouts drop out due to lack of funds. This can tie in with not preparing for college. If you are sure you want to go to college, make sure you have a four-year plan, or a plan for however long you plan on staying.
“It’s stupid. If the school sells them [Mountain Dews] then why can’t the muffin cart sell their normal items.” -Junior Quinelle “I eat at the muffin cart about once a week. I like to have more options than the ones they are offering now.” -Sophomore
Muffin Cart Misery Even though the school sells Mountain Dew Kickstarts in the vending machines, the muffin cart has been reduced in size and quality by
Mountain View’s beloved muffin cart that rounds the school Tuesday through Thursday every week has begun to cut down on the types of sweets students can buy. Adam Skoloda | Photos by Adam Skoloda For most students, the muffin cart is a cheap way to recharge and refuel for the long day ahead. The muffin cart that used to sell full sized muffins and honey buns has reduced these items and has started to sell other healthier substitutes. For example, full sized muffins have been reduced to Little Bites muffins. To several students, this appears to be another way that the school is attempting to go healthy, along with healthier school lunch menus. Nevertheless, there are still a few hypocrisies that students can bring up about the school’s attempt to be healthy. These include the vending machines selling Mountain Dew Kickstarts, chips, POPtarts, and other unhealthy treats. Additionally, a vast variety of unhealthy snacks and and drinks are sold in the side stores of the cafeteria. There are also Switch drinks and Propels that are sold in the lunch lines. The containers indicate that there is no sugar these drinks, but in reality there are sugar substitutes that bring flavor to these products. However, there is some important information that needs to be taken under consideration. According to Mrs. Monica Solorzano, the the muffin cart was required by the state, starting in the second semester, to strictly follow the guidelines already implemented by the cafeteria. Most of the old treats such as the full sized honey buns and muffins don’t fit these guidelines. Because of this, the muffin cart was required to deviate from their original menu. Despite the new enforced rule, there are still “waiver days” where the muffin cart can return to selling the old items, but a lot days will consist of the new health regulation. Despite the hypocrisies that are apparent, the food in the school vending machines just simply comply with the rules of the cafeteria. The food in the vending machines have reduced fat, sodium, sugar, and other harmful ingredients that are deemed too unhealthy by the state. Nevertheless, there are still varying opinions about this issue.
“I don’t think its a bad thing overall, sometimes you have to sacrifice the bottom line for what’s better for someone’s health.” -Ms. Klinger
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Then vs Now here is some of what has changed throughout the years in high school
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t’s time for fourth block. The worst class of the day. You and your friend decide that instead of going you’ll just write each other notes and walk out. There really isn’t much to worry about; you’ve both done it before and have never been caught. You walk down the hallway and head for the back exit. You get out of the school with no problem and before you know it you’re already at your car. You’re now free at last. No more teachers to worry about and all you have to do is turn in your hand-written note tomorrow and you’re out of school. In the 1980s, all your homework was either bookwork or a worksheet. There was no Google where you could just look up the answers. You had to read the textbook to find the answers and you couldn’t just text your friend for the answers. Times have changed regarding school work. Junior Grace Muratore said, “I think school in the 80s was a lot more stress free and now there is way more pressure put on students to get good grades and do well in honors, IB and AP classes.” Whether the above quote
is true or not, it is true that the way students went about school in the 80s was a lot different than how students go about school nowadays. During the 80s, school policies towards a lot of things were way different than they are now. For example, in the 80s, it was commonplace for students to smoke during and after school. Some schools even had designated smoking areas for students to smoke. This was later changed in the late 1980s and schools banned students from smoking on school property. In high school currently, if students smoked in between classes they would be punished and most likely suspended. Fighting in the 80s at school was also commonplace. Although violence was not tolerated, without cameras to monitor the hallways and parking lots, students would often fight to resolve their conflicts. These fights would normally take place with minimum punishments for the students involved. Although throughout the times school has changed students all still strive to get good grades, have a social life, and make great memories throughout high school.
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t’s the Friday before a long weekend, and you and a friend are really not feeling school. It took a lot of very elaborate planning, but you figured out how you can get out of school for the day. Each of you will write each other’s note releasing you early from school and put each other’s phone number as your parent’s number. You’re convinced that you’ll get away with it. You walk out through the back hallway trying to avoid as many cameras as you can. You make it to the parking lot and drive off. No more school for the weekend. You and your friend go out to get some food, but soon enough your mom’s name lights up on your phone. You’ve been caught and you know it. Now, if you don’t show up to school, you get the dreaded call home asking your parents where you are. There’s is simply no sneaking out of school. If you don’t come to school, you get caught. It is just a simple fact that all high schoolers nowadays must deal with. Times have changed and not all are bad; some are for the better. For example, most schools now have cameras that monitor all the activities that go on in the hallways. These cameras help prevent fights from happening and can help confirm what really did happen if there was a fight. If you’re caught fighting at school nowadays, you are threatened with a suspension or even possibly an expulsion. Sophomore Caroline Loving said, “I think there was probably a lot more bullying in the 80s
than there is now.” Loving said this quote because she believes students are more monitored in school now and there are also a lot of anti-bullying campaigns. The typical high school student nowadays wakes up early, goes to school, goes to a sport or a club, heads home, does their homework, and goes to sleep. It is a packed schedule for most students and balance is key. Students must find time do do all these activities and succeed in school. This in itself is not that different from school in the past, but a main difference is that technology influences every aspect of a high school student of today’s times. From having all your homework online to communicating with your friends over text is one of the very important factors of a high school student’s life nowadays. English teacher Emilie Klinger said, “I graduated in 2007 and the main difference between when I was in school and now is that I didn’t have a cell phone and didn’t have any social media until I got home.” A lot has changed from the 80s to nowadays, and many may argue that the 80s were better; however, nowadays there are many things that students have that kids the 80s and 90s could have only dreamed of. Students now have tons of resources at their fingertips which is a huge advantage over students in the past. For example now students can easily use the internet and cell phones to their advantage.
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Student of the
The students nominated for Student of the Month share how the felt when they found out about their nominations By Charlotte Hazard Photos by Charlotte Hazard
JANUARY
“I was really excited and it made me feel appreciated.” Mikayla Coghill
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“It’s pretty cool. I didn’t really expect teachers to like me enough to nominate me. It’s an honor.” Henrik Anderson
FEBRUARY
“I was definitely surprised and I didn’t expect it but it felt really good to be acknowledged.” Brian Marigny
OCTOBER
“I was really excited when I found out. I had the opportunity to apply for a scholarship because of it. It shows you made an impact on the school.” Felicity Detoll
MARCH
“I was surprised to find out I was Student of the Month. I felt honored to be recognized by so many great teachers in this school.” Madeline Brence
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DECEMBER
“I felt very grateful and honored. Personally my academic success has to do with the teachers and faculty at Mountain View.” Nicole Martin
“It was pretty exciting knowing your teachers recognize your efforts. It’s really cool.” Nolan Johnson
APRIL
“I was excited and shocked. Hard work pays off. I never thought I would be Student of the Month.” Jennifer Rodriguez
MAY
“It’s very exciting and I feel very glad a teacher nominated me and working hard in school pays off.” Isabelle Mehochko feature q june 2018 qthe viewpoint q
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Class of ‘18 in 18 words “It’s full of ups and downs but this is the year you meet your forever friends. Stay ambitious.” - Karina Vasquez
“The memories my friends and I have made will last a lifetime. Once a Wildcat, always a Wildcat.” - Mackenzie Coakley
“Oh boy I wish I knew how to not procrastinate on every project and remembered to drink water.” - Tina Clements
“My friends and sports made my high school experience lively, and I’m really going to miss Mountain View.” - Mikayla Coghill
“High school was a gateway to a great social life and provided me with great opportunities to succeed.” - Jordan Washington
“High school gave me the best four years of my life, but the best is yet to come.” - Lindsay Huntt
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“The life experiences in high school are something you can’t recreate, so try your best and troll teachers.” - Jacob Christian
“High school was full of good times, great friends, lasting memories and made me excited for my future.” - Elizabeth Schmitt
“High school is the most enjoyable, lit, stressful four years of your life. Enjoy it. It flies by.” - Robert Brown
The class of ‘18 gives us an insight to their high school experience in 18 words by Sophie Perez and Chloe Reid
“High school was overwhelming, but I met all my best friends and wouldn’t trade it for the world.” - Ally Keogh
“All the hard work was worth it! These years gave me focus and new found motivation.” - Alex Rodriguez
“I learned that people aren’t lying when they say days go by slow and years go by fast.” - Rebecca Lazerson
“Each year was different. Every year made an impact on my life. I’m satisfied with who I’ve become.” - Shawn Long
“High school and I go together like peanut butter and jelly. I can honestly say I hate jelly.” - Madeline Gregory
“High school is the best worst time you’ll have in your lifetime. Enjoy it before it fades away.” - Jayden Tate
“Senior year taught me to surround myself with fun loving people; shout out to girlies at the club.” - Mia Williams
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Leaving For College
In all the years of schooling, no one is ever fully prepared or taught for how to leave their homes by Damien Veal Almost 2 decades into their lives people are forced into a change that will occur in a matter of days, leaving for college. This decision will affect where they live, how they live , and the types of people they will meet. Leaving their home in order to become independent and make a life for themselves. Students must try to look ahead and try to see what college will benefit them the most for their future in order to help them succeed not only as students but as people as well. After creating bonds and friendships people often are forced to part with their close friends and family in order to move on. The same cycle will continue for this senior class and they will soon be at their desired colleges making new experiences and making new peers and associates. Senior Steven Lang will be attendng Avrett university next year. He said the scholarship money really pushed him to make the decision in attending there, making him decide between his dream school of ODU and a place he had never heard of. Lang said one of the hardest part about leaving for college was not being able to see his friends. “I’m ready to leave but i’m always gonna miss
stafford, I went to high school here, I lived here, Just a lot of big things happened for me here.” “A Lot of people underrate stafford, because there isn’t much to do here , but if you find the right people you can always find something to do” said Lang. Senior Nii Abraham is attending Lackawanna college In PA. Abraham said finding which college would help him succeed was the hardest part on deciding where to go . “Friday Night Lights is what I’ll miss most about stafford”. Even though going on to play college football he says that these nights will be hard to forget. For Abraham Leaving his friends and teammates is the hardest part about leaving for college. Abraham said “Stafford can be boring for the most part, but if you know how to make fun, it can be a good time”. Leaving the home makes students grow up quickly and become more self reliant than ever before. “ I’ve never had to be an independent person” said Senior Sean Leeks. Leeks says for college he will have to move into his own apartment while he’s attending Radford. College is a big step and requires a lot of maturity and sacrifice from
young adults , such as leaving friends and family. But college also allows for new experiences and freedoms for people and is just as exciting as it is nerve racking.
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Makayla, We are so proud of all you’ve accomplished these past 4 years! From your amazing art work to all the schoolwork and activities, it’s been a joy watching your growth. We are in awe of your dynamic personality and beautiful spirit! We love you and wish you the best as you reach for the stars. We will be right there with you, every step along the way. Congratulations! Love Mom, Dad and the family.
As you come to the finish line of your high school career, I just want to congratulate you both on a job well done, especially on the swim team. Sophomore year you both decided to try out for the swim team with a goal of not drowning. Not only did you not drowned, but you both improved your times. As seniors, you both became captains of the swim team. You are examples of how hard work, perseverance, and goals pay off. All the best in your future endeavors! With love, Mom/Mrs. Christine
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Your life is just really starting to begin as you turn the next page. Embarking on an exciting and adventurous journey. We pray to God everyday to take care of you and guide you to make the right life decisions. When you enlisted into the Navy, we were not surprised as it has been your calling, even from an early age. You amaze us beyond belief on a daily basis. From the way you conduct yourself as the perfect gentleman, to your intelligence. When you ship off to Great Lakes in October for boot camp, we will miss intellectual debates as well as one on one time with each of us individually. Your Papa, and Pap would be so proud of the amazing man that you have become. They will both be watching from above and guiding you through what lies ahead. We are so proud to be your parents, it has been our honor to have guided you this far in life, and cannot wait to see how you take the reins from here. Live your life to the fullest, and never forget to reach for the stars. Love always, Mom and Dad
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Congratulations David! You did it!!! I hope you are as proud of yourself as we are. It has been amazing to watch you grow. Someday you will look back and think about the people and events that shaped your High School experience. But now it’s time for something new, and as your biggest fans, we can’t wait to see what happens next. You’ve come so far, there’s no limit to how much farther you can go. We know that you will be successful. Good luck at West Virginia University! Enjoy every moment you have there. Love, Mom, Dad, Dylan and Claire
Heather Lynn, You have brought joy and laughter into every day and we love you with all our hearts! Your journey through 10 schools has not been easy, but you tackled every new challenge with determination and a positive attitude. Your courage to define your own path is inspirational and will help you achieve all your goals. We are extremely proud of you and very excited to watch your future unfold! “There’s a
Congratulations Zachary! To say that we are proud of you isn’t nearly good enough. We are greatly blessed to be your parents. You are a kind, caring, giving, sweet (sometimes lol), sarcastically funny, and extremely smart young man. We are proud of your three academic letters and your membership in the NHS. But it’s well beyond your academic achievements that make you special. It’s your heart, your spirit and your desire to always do well that makes us proud. Congratulations on being an amazing person and student. We love you very much. Dad, Mom, Sarah, and Luke
Dear Isabel, We are extremely proud of you and your accomplishments. We’re confident that you will continue with even more success at NYU. Your hard work, dedication, and discipline have paid off. We know you will go far, and we look forward to seeing what your bright future has in store for you. Now put on your cap and gown; it’s time to celebrate! Love, Daddy, Mom, and Hanna
Lauren, We are so proud of all of your high school accomplishments. You amaze us every single day with your maturity, kindness, and beautiful heart. We know you are going to do amazing things in this life and are so thankful we will get to witness it! We love you and hope you know you can do anything you put your mind to. Love, Mom, Dad, and Jason
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great, big, beautiful tomorrow shining at the end of every day” and we hope every
new tomorrow is as special as you! Love, Mom, Dad & Ethan
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Congratulations to our wonderful and beautiful daughter on her upcoming graduation but also on her accomplishments. She has worked very hard being an IB student. There were many sleepless nights for her. While all our family went to bed, she stayed up studying diligently, countless nights. In many occasions, we wanted to distract her only so that she can take a break, but she wouldn’t have it. There were many parties she didn’t attend, family time out for a movie, fun times she missed, but all her hard work paid off. She got accepted to her university of choice: UVA. Your sacrifice has paid off, and we are very proud! We love you so much!
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Top of the class The sun may be setting on her time at Mountain View but not on her future
By Abbey Whitehead
Sierra Villarreal
“Balance is the most important thing to learn in high school. Balancing fun, school, and athletics so that you’re happy, living your best life, and setting yourself up for success.”
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Getting good grades and striving to excel in everything can be very hard to do in high school, but Mountain View Senior Sierra Villarreal did it; She reached the top of her class. She strived to do the best she could in all of her classes and extracurricular activities, and will graduate this year with one of the highest GPA of her senior class. After she graduates, Sierra will attend the Georgia Institute of Technology. Villarreal plans to get her Bachelors in Biomechanical Engineering at Georgia Tech while minoring in Spanish. She then hopes to go to medical school and do humanitarian work with Doctors Without Borders. When striving to reach the top of her class Villarreal said she had supportive friends, family, and teachers that helped push her to do her best academically. Her family allowed her to be independent and do what she needed to get done in all aspects of her life. She says her friends are also hard working, supporting her as she supports them. They were also there for her when she needed to relax and have fun when the studying was over. Which she said was very important for her mental health. She also said, “My teachers always believed in me, and did their jobs so I could do mine. Looking back at all her experiences in high school Villarreal can say that the best parts were having fun with her friends and learning about herself academically and emotionally. She also said that participating in track, especially the state meet were always a highlight of her years at Mountain View. She enjoyed track so much because everyone would come together and push each other to do their best on the track. She said the feeling of accomplishment is one of the best parts of each track meet.
Being at the top of the class is not easy and there are definitely struggles on the way to the top. Villarreal said that the hardest parts of her high school career was putting so much pressure on herself academically which caused her to struggle with mental health. She believes that finding balance in her life with the help of supportive friends helped her through her struggles. Many younger students strive to have the grades to get them to the top of the class and achieve the grades necessary to do so. Here is the advice that a senior who has been through it all can give. Sierra Villarreal said, “If you are thinking about doing IB do it! It is not as hard as everyone makes it out to be. It helps you develop important skills like time management and critical thinking skills that you can’t get from AP classes alone.” Villarreal also gives the advice to not be too hard on yourself and always practice a growth mindsight. She believes that balance is a very important thing to learn in high school. She thinks that balancing fun, school, and athletics is the secret to living your best high school career. She gives the advice to cherish your friends and family as they are very important relationships. Four years flies by fast and being at the top of your class by having high grades is a very difficult task. It takes lots of dedication and perseverance to push through those nights when you just want to go bed and do your homework despite of it. It takes a lot motivation to give your best effort on every assignment you do for four years straight. It is important that we recognize the top of our class for their academic achievements in order to inspire future generations to work just as hard as they did.
A day of vegan
Try going vegan for a day with these fun and delicious recipes by Daniel e Piper and Bella Roeske | Photos by Daniel e Piper and Bella Roeske
Chai Pancakes
1 small very ripe banana 1 1/4 cups unsweetened nondairy milk 2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted 1-2 teaspoon vanil a extract 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves Dash of cardamom 1/4 teaspoon salt
Italian style bread loaf (ours is from Walmart Neighborhood Market) Jarred or homemade red sauce Minced garlic (optional) Any vegetables (we used zucchini, banana peppers, jalapenos, mushrooms, and tomatoes) 1-2 tablespoons olive oil 1-2 teaspoons black pepper 1-2 teaspoons sea salt 1-2 teaspoons red chili flakes (per quartered bread) 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
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Zoodles
2 medium sized zucchinis 1/2 medium yellow onion 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning Dash of salt/pepper Jarred or homemade red sauce Optional: Gardein Classic Meatless 3/4 cup quick WuFuYuan tapioca pearls (we used the Meatballs colorful variety) 1 1/2 cup diced strawberries 1 handful ice 2 cups of coconut milk (recommended), or other nondairy milk 3 or more tablespoons agave
Boba Tea
Energy Balls
12 Medjool dates 1 cup rolled oats 1/2 cup almonds 1 tablespoon chia seeds 4 tablespoons lemon juice 1 teaspoon lemon zest 1 teaspoon vanil a extract 1 teaspoon turmeric powder ground 1/2 cup shredded coconut for dusting
4 frozen bananas (peel and cut into thirds before freezing) 1/4 cup chocolate PB2 (powdered peanut butter) 2 tablespoons non-dairy yogurt 2 teaspoons maple syrup 1 teaspoon of vanil a extract Dash of cinnamon Optional Toppings: raspberries, dark chocolate chips, coconut flakes, etc.
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Vanil a Chai Banana Pancakes Mash banana in a large mixing bowl. Whisk in milk, coconut oil and vanilla until well blended. In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, spices, and salt. Increase spice quantities for stronger flavor if desired. Add dry mixture to wet about 1/3 of the mixture at a time until combined. Lightly oil a non-stick frying pan and place over medium heat. Once the pan is hot, drop 1/4 to 1/3 cup of batter into the center. Cook until the batter
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begins to brown around the edges and all the bubbles have popped. Flip and cook until lightly browned on bottom, about another 2 minutes. Repeat until all batter is used. Serve your pancakes with nut butter, non-dairy yogurt, maple syrup, and/or fresh fruit. This recipe is adapted from Connoisseurusveg.com.
Wash and cut zucchinis with a vegetable spiralizer (recommended), mandolin, or very thinly with a knife (less than ¼ of an inch in diameter). Dice onion and add to a skillet with garlic and oil and cook on medium heat until onion is transparent. Add zucchini “noodles” and Italian seasoning to skillet and cook for 7-12 minutes.
Lemon Turmeric Energy Balls Remove the pits from dates and soak them in hot water for several minutes. When the dates are softened, drain them and place in food processor. Save the water. Add the other ingredients to food processor and blend until mixture turns into a dough-like consistency. Add 1 tablespoon of the date water if the mixture is too dry.
With a small spoon, scoop the mixture and roll into balls. Then, Roll the balls in shredded coconut and place on a baking sheet to settle before packaging. Store energy balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator until serving. This recipe is adapted from Natalieshealth.com.
Veggie Pizza Wash and slice vegetables around ¼ inch thick. Place all of the slices, minus the tomatoes, in a large bowl. Add in olive oil, half the Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper and set aside. Preheat oven to 425° F. Cut loaves in half vertically along the side and in half horizontally, creating 4 equally sized “crusts.” Spread the desired amount of sauce over bread
Strawberry Milk Boba Tea In a large pot, boil 7 cups of water and add tapioca pearls slowly. Stir lightly, and cook until boba floats to the surface. Cover and cook on medium heat for 2-3 minutes. Turn off the heat and simmer for 2-3 minutes (to your prefered softness). Drain pearls and rinse in cold water. Transfer to bowl with 1 tablespoon agave and store in fridge. Blend strawberries, 2 cups of milk, and the rest of the agave in a blender until smooth. Taste and add
Stir occasionally. While cooking the zoodles, cook meatballs according to packaging and add to zoodles. Remove from heat and top with sauce. “Zoodles are just hecka tasty and just straight up tastier than regular noodz,” said senior Teddy Gross.
more agave if needed . Distribute tapioca pearls and ice and into two glasses and top with strawberry milk. Top with more strawberries or vegan whipped cream, if desired, and enjoy with a wide straw. “I was not a fan of boba tea when I tried it, but I wasn’t expecting the chewiness. I’d recommend it to anyone whose adventourous...” said Abigal Sussman, sophomore.
faces and sprinkle with red chili flakes, rest of Italian seasoning, and garlic, if desired. Add all vegetables (including tomatoes) to pizza loaves and top with more seasoning. On a lined baking sheet, put the pizzas into the oven and bake for 9-14 minutes for desired crust. Allow to cool for 5 minutes.
Nice C ream Place all ingredients into a blender or food processor and blend until an ice cream-like texture forms. If an ice-cream like texture does not form, add non-dairy milk or yogurt the by teaspoon until it does. Spoon into a
bowl and add preferred toppings, or place in the freezer for 30 minutes for a thicker texture. Toppings that go well together are coconut and raspberry, banana and granola, and peach and pineapple.
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“It will be a busy summer for me. I’m actually getting married in Colorado over Labor Day weekend. I’m moving all of my stuff down to North Carolina because it’s my fiancé’s base down there. I also have flight benefits, so I just want to travel a lot and run around to different countries. I want to hopefully go on an African safari.”
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“This summer I’m going to a few parts of Spain with some students and other teachers. We’re going to Madrid, Toledo, Malaga, Granada, Seville, and Costa del Sol.”
Mathew Bello, spanish teacher
Teachin’ and Beachin’ Summer isn’t only for teenagers; here is how some of your teachers are spending their summer by Javonna Brigham
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“During the summer, I really want to try to be an Uber driver. Other than that, I get to go and be in Ms. Davey’s wedding which is super exciting.
Alex Goldbach, math teacher Ligaya Fernandez, medical teacher
“I’m going the beach to visit my family. We have a camper, so I plan on going camping a lot. Throughout the summer I’m also going to be continuing my professional development, so I can continue my education requirements for the school.”
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ADVICE FROM THE As the class of 2018 closes the last chapter of their high school lives, here are some words of advice they have provided by Isabel Navarro
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Internships Internship and volunteer opportunities available for students to take for the chance and get volunteer hours or credits by Selena Obregon | Photos by Pixabay It’s hard to gain hands-on experience in certain fields of work when you haven’t even graduated high school or college yet. Luckily, there are some opportunities available that allow students to have the chance at getting involved and acquainted with certain professions through internships. Internships are like lower paid jobs, if you’re lucky enough to be paid at all. Internships also offer less authority than regular employees would be granted. This may sound off-putting, but the perks of internships are well worth the disadvantages. From gaining hands-on experience in specific areas to having something impressive to put on resumes for future jobs or colleges, internships allow students to spend their time during summer taking steps towards their future career. “Students should take internships [to] better understand a career if they’re interested in it, so they have job experience because that gives them an idea of what they may or may not want to go into after high school,” said Nikki Irizarry, guidance counselor.
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The Central Rappahannock Regional Library offers internships to college students throughout the region and allows students to earn college credits through employment experience at one of their libraries. Some responsibilities of the interns here include meeting with department supervisors, work with the staff, work on a special project or projects, and more. While internships are only available to college students, volunteer opportunities are available to anyone aged 12 and up.
The American Psychological Association’s, or APA, Internal Internship Program was made so that students can learn and apply their knowledge about psychology in today’s society. As an intern of the APA, you will be able to participate in “federal advocacy, development of web-based projects, educating the public about pertinent psychological issues” and more, according to the Maryland Job Network’s website. High schoolers and college students are eligible to apply, but a DC Work Permit is required and must be submitted to the hiring manager if you’re under 18. The APA offers unpaid internships that you gain college credits for and paid internships as well.
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The Government Accountability Office, or GAO, offers unpaid internships to those who have an interest in a career in public service. Student interns get the chance to “gain firsthand experience within GAO’s work environment, learn about the federal government, and perform a variety of tasks related to supporting GAO activities,” according to the USA Jobs official website.
Volunteer During the summer, a lot of people want to get their mind off of work and focus on enjoying their break, but there are ways to enjoy your free time while still spending it productively and helping out your community. One of these ways is through volunteering. Volunteer work is something that students have been encouraged to partake in during their resume-building days. It allows students to have the chance to gain volunteer hours before college and offers a wide variety of things to do, so it’s likely that there’s something to interest almost everybody. “I volunteered at a local elementary school throughout my college career in order to get in a classroom because you don’t always necessarily get to get into a classroom right away when starting a career in education. You want to make sure that it’s something that you fit with and by volunteering I was able to put myself in that position,” said Ashley Rowe, science teacher. “I volunteer for SPCA quite often and recently volunteered at a carnival for Margaret Brent. I do recommend volunteering because it’s good to help others,” said Jessica Jerrell, junior.
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4 The National Gallery of Art’s teen volunteer program allows high school juniors and seniors to experience art and interact with those who work at the gallery by “preparing materials for art projects, photocopying, collating, and program cleanup,” according to the National Art Gallery. Volunteers will also have the opportunity to learn more about the gallery and gain a bit of experience in the profession. The gallery only allows volunteers during the spring and fall. In order to apply for this years fall term, the application deadline is September 8, 2018. The application deadline for Spring 2019 is December 1, 2018.
5 The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, or SPCA, offers volunteer opportunities to anyone 13 and up. SPCA volunteers get the chance to work with and care for animals, help out with special occasions organized by SPCA, assist in cleaning the shelter, and more. Volunteers are expected to commit to working two hours a month for six months.
6 The Citizens Assisting Stafford Together, or CAST, is a local group made up of volunteers that are dedicated to serving their community. CAST offers a large variety of volunteer work all around Stafford and is available to any student with a high school education or more.
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The game whose popularity is unmatched by any other by Brody Albertson and Damien Veal | Photos by Brody Albertson and Damien Veal 30 q the viewpoint
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Underrated places to land Snobby shores, factory next to flush, Shifty Shafts The feeling of winning is unlike any other. Having accomplished what other games else could not “Fortnite” takes this feeling to a whole new level by placing players against 99 others in the challenge of being the last one alive. The game allows for players to play either solo, duo, or in a squad with a maximum of four people, meaning the game can either be played alone or with friends. With the addition of the “battle royale” game mode, “Fortnite” has taken the gaming world by storm. With predecessors such as “Player’s Unknown Battlegrounds” (popularly known as “PUBG”) and “H1Z1”, “Fortnite” has been able to take the positive aspects from those video games, leaving the negatives behind, and develop a better game than the genre has seen before. While still remaining the same, “Fortnite” is also different. “Fortnite” has something those two, and other battle royale games don’t have: building. Building is an important part of “Fortnite.” It allows the player to add to the map and gain the advantage in any fight. If you become a good builder, it is more likely you’ll win your one-on-one fights.
But why is “Fortnite” so much more popular than any past battle royale game? It is 100 percent free and isn’t pay-to-win. Pay-to-win is a phrase used by gamers that means you can buy in-game items that give you advantages over other players. “Fortnite” is not this. Another reason why “Fortnite” has passed other games in popularity are the looks. “Fortnite” is a bright, easy-going game; it’s easy to pick up and looks fun when watching. The game has also moved over to the mobile platform, allowing anyone with a smartphone to download the app and play. And finally, “Fortnite” has been endorsed by celebrities such as Travis Scott, Juju Smith-Schuster, and Drake. The game’s best player, Ninja, was able to play with these three on the live-streaming service known as Twitch. According to TwinGalaxies, this stream pulled in a record-breaking 621,600 viewers at one time. This shattered the previous record held by streamer Dr. DisRespect at 388,000 viewers. After taking all of this into account, you have a recipe for the most popular video game ever. Over the course of the four 70-day seasons that the game has been available, constant updates and upgrades have been given, oftentimes being fan suggestions, and adding them to the game for the better. The start of season four “Fortnite” had another major update, bringing a plethora of changes to the map and gameplay.
Most notably the addition of “Dusty Divot,” destroying the former “Dusty Depot” and replacing it with an underground scientist lab. Also added were “hop rocks,” which give the user low gravity for 30 seconds, during which they take no fall damage and have longer, higher jumps. New seasons also mean new themes for skins (outfits that the players wear), and the current season is superhero-themed. In order for players to access these outfits and gear though, they must first purchase the battle pass which costs $10. Junior Josh Clark said that it was easily worth the money though. Clark said he plays everyday for about three hours a day and his friends all play the same amount. Clark said he has 174 wins in total,34 of which are solo wins. “When I first started playing I got really hype for my first win and I got up and started shouting ‘let’s go’. But now I’m used to it so I don’t get much of a reaction,” said Clark. Playing the game since December, Clark says now he gets at least two wins a day. Junior Lars Soholt said that he plays the game every weekend for at least three hours at a time. “I always play squads with my friends,” Lars said. Combined, he and his team have 25 wins. “Fortnite,” due to being highly addictive, has taken the gaming world by a storm and put gaming developers and creators on notice as to what players want. “Fortnite” is a game in a league of its own and isn’t likely to lose its hold over players anytime soon.
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