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STUDENT NEWS Magazine MVHS VOLUME 10 ISSUE 1 September 2015 Extra

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Hidden Talent When you look at someone you don’t usually see the full picture. You might not see that the quiet girl who’s always by herself, with her face in her notebook, has been writing poetry that’s moving enough to make you cry when you read it, or the benched football player that has feet of gold when he puts on dancing shoes. Once you start putting yourself out there, there is nothing to stop you from being something great.

Why are music stars, actors, and CEOs so successful? They made us look at them. They took the skills, products and ideas they had and shared them with the rest of the world. There isn’t too much different between them and the average Joe. They all started from the bottom. No one knew who they were or what they could do. The only difference is they had enough confidence in themselves to show everyone what they could do.

They didn’t come to that point without criticism and people telling them they didn’t have talent. Every time someone criticized them that they didn’t let it bring them down and make them question if they really were good enough. They took it and

used it to drive them forward.

Everyone has their doubts but pushing through them sets you apart from the rest. Some of the most beautiful singers are just too afraid to test themselves and prove to everyone else that they’re amazing. What does it matter if you’re the best in the world at something if no one knows that you are?

As long as I can remember I’ve had doubts about what I can do especially when it came to music. There was always someone better than me so I thought, “Why even try?” It wasn’t until a friend of mine convinced me I had the talent to make it and so I auditioned for all-county band and I was one of the top chaired percussionist as a sophomore. From then on I always tried to put myself out there and it works wonders. I’ve grown tremendously as a player and a person.

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VHSL Trophy class award The Viewpoint earned a trophy class award, the highest award possible, for an overall magazine.

Along with receiving an overall award, Sarah Yakulis also received an award for her article “Sexy shoulders”

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2014 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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One hill of a sport The Mountain View cross country team shares the highlights of summer training and bonding experiences. by Jenny Bullers and Reagan King

The cross country camp attendees do their signature pose at the top of Reddish Knob.

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his August, the cross country team travelled to Shenandoah, VA for a training camp. Spanning over seven days, the 24 runners from the school’s cross country team ran twice a day while strengthening their mental game and team chemistry. Inspirational speakers, including the cross country coach that the movie McFarland, USA was based upon, Coach Jim White, and Olympic medallists addressed the campers on how to run like a team and push each other.

“They taught us how to bond as a team and really work with each other and that was really helpful,” said sophomore Henrik Anderson.

When concluding the camp, the team endured the challenge of running three miles up the side of Reddish Knob of Shenandoah Mountain. The journey up was treacherous and one of the most difficult tasks the runners have ever been assigned. The way down was a fulfilling experience and achievement for the team.

However, the runners credit the camp for bringing the girls and boys teams together, as opposed to in years past when they have been isolated from each other. This bond has transferred back to school and their personal lives as well.

Senior Miles Gordon said, “We are all each other’s best friends now and we hangout all the time.”

When it comes to school practices and meets, the team has seen a difference this year with encouragement from fellow teammates and it has improved their running abilities and given them the confidence and desire to do better.

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The boys cross country camp participants pose for a picture in between speaking seminars.

“Knowing that not only the girls, but the team as a whole, are interested in what you’re doing and how you’re progressing is really motivating,” said junior Lauren Johnson.

Along with training together, encouraging each other, and doing agonizing runs up mountains, this team also gets together to strengthen their chemistry by playing ultimate frisbee. This game is not only something entertaining they do in their down time, but serves a real purpose.

“Frisbee really helps us build team work too because we have to know how to communicate with each other,” said Anderson.

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“YOU FEEL LIKE YOU ARE A PART OF SOMETHING AND THAT MAKES YOU WANT TO DO BETTER. IT GIVES THAT EXTRA PUSH, LIKE I CAN’T LET MY TEAM DOWN,” SAID ANDERSON.

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Suggestions for survival Knowing what to do and what not to do in high school can make a world of difference in the long run. Here are some helpful ideas to keep in mind. by

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Claire Johnson senior “I wish someone had told me that it’s ok to make mistakes; you have to learn from your mistakes. Also, it’s not the end of the world to make a mistake.”

Justin Schneider senior

“Stay busy because when you look for things to do, it makes high school more enjoyable. Try a lot of things; you might enjoy them.”

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Tyler Graves senior

“If someone had given me more information about the required classes and just general requirements to graduate.”

Sara Ghazzaoui senior

“Join sports teams even if you don’t know how to play. Try to get involved and you will make more friends.”

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Ryan McAuliffe senior

“Participate in school activities. Any function you can attend, go to.”

Conner Clark sophmore

“Take your classes seriously because it’s on your record; you can’t retake it once it’s over.”

Kyle Gregory senior

“Make sure to do all your work. Even the small stuff counts.”

Kristin Hanson junior

“Don’t procrastinate; every paper counts. Actually study for tests.”

Sneak peak into homecoming

Anything and everything you need to know about homecoming before it happens by Cory Haley and Austin Venable Homecoming week. From the spirit days, to the football game, there seems to be almost a party atmosphere in the school. It’s hard not to be excited when you’re dressed like a mopey zoo lion one day and a Christmas tree the next.

On the 23rd, during fourth block, the pep rally starts. There’s always lots of excitement going through the stands. All of the sports teams run in and do there chants while the marching band plays behind them at the start of the pep rally. Each class will still have a chance to win the spirit stick by being the loudest and most energetic.

The theme of a homecoming dance can make or break the dance. For this year’s dance, students could access a poll that allowed them to vote on the theme choices of “Welcome to the Jungle”, “Midsum-

mer’s Night Dream”, “Adventures through Camelot”, and “Stroll through Venice”. Initially, the results displayed that “Adventures through Camelot” won by a landslide, boasting 535 votes. However, it was later discovered that the poll had been tampered with by an unknown hacker. When the legitimate votes were recounted, the numbers told a different story.

Ultimately, “Stroll through Venice” won.

“It was a popular and classy choice” said Stacey Adams. The cafeteria will be decorated in the styles of Venice and will have new activities and features, such as an Italian soda bar. The unique style of soda is different in the fact that you can choose the flavor syrup that is used. Sparkling water is then added and it is all topped off with whipped cream. The dance will be held entirely in the cafeteria instead of

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in the gym and the cafeteria this year.

The varsity football team will take on Massaponax High for on homecoming, who holds a formidable 5-0 record. Mountain View also holds a 5-0 record as of October 8th.

At half-time, instead of parade floats like most schools have, each grade level chooses a charity they wish to donate to. Using the funds that would have gone to the floats, it is then donated to make a difference.

Not everyone is optimistic about this week, however. It is a common sight during the pep rally day to see many students leaving school before the pep rally. Many also just don’t like the themes and choose to opt out. “I understand, its not for everyone, You don’t have to have spirit out if you don’t want to, It’s not for everyone”. Stacey Adams said.

Celebrations will kick off on October 19th withZoo day, 20th Cartoon day,21th Destination day, 22nd holi-day and spirit day on the 23rd. Freshman wear white, sophomores wear orange, juniors wear maroon, and seniors wear everything.

With the recent win over Colonial Forge, anything seems possible this homecoming week.

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