Timber Creek Tribune Oct 2013 by Kim Dobson

TIMBER CREEK TRIBUNE Volume XIII, Issue I

October 2013

Welcome Back, Wolves!

New teacher, new changes Lauren Trevino Front Page Editor The start of school is often focused on students and their needs while one essential group is left out of the conversation; the teachers. While students talk about what each teacher is like, few students care to ask how the instructors feel about being back at school. Though many educators enjoy the summer break as much of the students, they are genuinely happy about being back at school for one reason, the students. The feelings seem to be mutual, “I can’t speak for the entire student body, but my students seem excited to be back,” said child development/education teacher Jennifer Houston. Even teachers new to Timber Creek seem to be enjoying the start of the year. Latin teacher, Daniel Germain, is among those new instructors, joining the staff after teaching English at Stonewall Jackson Middle School. “It’s nice to be teaching Latin again because that’s what I’ve always wanted

to teach and it’s much easier to come to school every day when you love what you are teaching,” said Germain. Teachers and students are not all that’s new at Timber Creek either. This year the school is adopting the Common Core Standards (CCS). According the CCS Initiative, the classes are “designed to be robust and relevant to the real world, reflecting the knowledge and skills that our young people need for success in colleges and careers.” Essentially, the 48 states that have adopted the CCS have the same curriculum, so students in Rhode Island will learn the same lessons as students in Florida. All the new changes have been brought on to improve the school, and the student body is expected to help out in any way they can, including in the community. Administrators have set their expectations high for the students this year as well as for the new teachers.

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FEATURES&HIGHLIGHTS

Students seek exit from reading class Biomedical Research leads the Tyanna Guzman This opportunity is given to students in grades 10, 11, and 12. way to new science opportunities Editorial Editor Kessler organizes peer tutoring for Annie Magee Copy Editor When the time came for students’ dissection days in high school, it usually consisted of frogs, cow eyes, maybe the occasional fetal pig. For most students it certainly did not consist of performing a triple bypass surgery on a working heart that they constructed. But Project Lead the Way’s (PLTW) newest addition to the science department, Biomedical Research, will expect students to do just that. Throughout the class, students will learn to write autopsy reports, and use many forensic science elements such as DNA fingerprinting and crime scene analysis in their work. Students will also be working with medical care, both prevention and treatment, for conditions like diabetes and heart disease. Expected coursework in the health subject areas ranges as far from taking blood pressure to performing and reading electrocardiography (EKG) tests to surgery and dissection. Although new to Timber Creek’s PLTW offerings, the course has been implemented in schools across the country. The course was established this year by forensics instructor Anna Stevens, who spent her summer training for the program and became the first Orange County instructor to do so. Students understood from the first day of class that there were high expectations of them. One student, senior Robbie Dixon, noted, “The way she [Stevens] teaches and the rigor of the course prepares you for college.” All the work is not without reward, though, as senior Mackenzie Betteridge pointed out, “It’s good that we’re focusing on careers, the world no longer specializes for future careers.” The class consists almost completely of labs, providing

Crime scene exapmles set up for the biomedical research class. PHOTO/ Annie Magee

a hands-on and immersive environment where students will learn real-life skills directly applicable to many aspects of the medical field. “The class makes you feel like a CSI agent,” added Dixon. Outside of medical practice, skills like writing, critical thinking, and independence will be crucial to succeeding in the class. Lab journals will be expected to be written at research level, a skill not covered in many high school courses. Stevens noted that, outside of academics, the important focus for the class will be to move past curriculums and exam grades. “The best thing I want my students to learn is to be independent thinkers,” said Stevens. The course also provides an opportunity for college credit. Students who begin the program as underclassmen and participate for three years have the chance to receive up to five credits to the University of Florida, and to be certified as an Assistant Lab Technician. With time, Stevens plans to emphasize innovation and independent research by students. New opportunities have been brought to the surface with the course and will continue in years to come. Stevens added, “I’m just proud to be the person who is trusted to do this.”

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Students working in reading class. PHOTO/ Tyanna Guzman

Reading classes are mandatory for students who have not passed the FCAT Reading, or for those new to the state who are preparing to take the assessment for the first time. The FCAT is required to graduate. Intensive Reading teacher Geoffrey Kessler responded to the fact that many students do not want to take a reading class, and struggle to find a way out. According to Kessler, a student can opt to take the SAT/ACT. With a score of 1430 on the verbal section of the SAT, or a score of 19 on the ACT, a student can potentially be transferred into a different elective. However, the student must finish out that a full semester in reading and still take the FCAT at the end of the year.

students preparing to take the SAT/ ACT. Kessler encourages students to take these tests, as they deserve to be given this option. But what if students cannot pass these tests? Was the effort for nothing? “I wouldn’t say it was for nothing,” Kessler said. “Even if you don’t pass the SAT/ACT, you would still benefit for two great reasons. One, it’ll help prepare you somewhat for college. And two, you’ll get to have the experiences.” New students from out of state or country are often put into reading classes despite being advanced. Jarrod Dube from Calgory, Alberta, Canada said that he is advanced and was put into a reading class. In Canada, Dube said he took seven tests that were statewide. These tests were called the PATs (Provincial Achievement Test), and according to Dube, he made the perfect score list. Dube has mixed feelings about being put into a reading class. While he would rather have his choice of another elective, he believes that the reading class will help prepare him for the FCAT, even though he is confident that he could pass without it.

SPORTS&ATHLETICS

Fall sports MVPs lead the wolf pack

Sport: Girls Volleyball Name: Kara Peters Grade: Junior Position: Outside Hitter;Setter

PHOTOS/ Todd Akroyd and Brittany Crary

Sport: Girls Golf Name: Alice Hwang Grade: Senior Position: Team Captain Sport: Boys Golf Name: Micheal Kemont Grade: Senior Position: Team Captain

Sport: Girls Swimming Name: Megan Reuter Grade: Senior Events:100 yard butterfly; 200 yard individual medley Sport: Boys Swimming Name: Alex Kimpel Grade: Senior Event: 100 yard breaststroke; 200 yard individual medley

Sport: Varsity Football 1. Name: Xavier Stevehenson Grade: Senior Position: Defensive tackle 2.Name: Mitchell Estrada Grade: Senior

Position: Outside Linebacker 3.Name: Stuckey Mosely Grade: Senior Position: Quarterback 4.Name: Francisco Pinero Grade: Senior Position: Guard

Girls volleyball season winds down Superstitions dominating the field Brittany Crary as team progresses to regionals Sports Editor Lauren Trevino Front Page Editor

Girls’ volleyball playing a district game against Colonial. The team won three matches out of three. PHOTO/ Lauren Trevino

In previous years, the girls volleyball team has been a force to be reckoned with. This year however, they had a rocky start. With many new, young players on the roster, the team had some adjusting to do. According to head coach Cameron Stevens, the girls needed to work on serving and passing to be become an all-around dominant force. The first few games didn’t yield the results the team hoped to see, giving them the drive to address weaknesses and bond as a team. As the season went on, the Wolves worked hard in practice to improve their skills. After a bumpy start and some fine tuning, the team started to gain momentum, winning over East

River, Dr. Phillips, Colonial, Oak Ridge, Killian, University, and Freedom, making their goal of districts a reality. At district completion from Oct. 2223, the Wolves played University first, a team they had previously beaten 3-1. University put up a fight, but in the end Timber Creek came out on top, securing a spot in the district finals against Winter Park. With the loss to Winter Park a month earlier still fresh in their minds, the Wolves were determined to redeem themselves. Unfortunately, the Wildcats won 3-0, leaving Timber Creek with second place in the district. The Wolves’ record stands at 8-11 as they head into regionals, ready to fight for the first place spot.

Players do not all rely on luck and chance to help them win. Junior Matthew Steinbach said, “I don’t believe in luck because if you practice hard and play hard on the field you should perform good and won’t need luck.” Luck and superstitions are prevalent for many athletes, but the Pack believes practice makes perfect. Senior Brock Sorenson, said “chemistry makes us play better. When everyone knows what everyone is supposed to do there’s no confusion and we play together.” The boys work hard at practice Monday-Thursday from 2:00-5:00p.m. doing individual drills, and going over plays, making sure they perfect every move. While most do not believe in superstitions, some do have a few pre-game rituals. Varsity Coach Jim Buckridge said, “I go to Lil’ Anthony’s before every game, but I think that’s more of a habit.” On Friday the 13th, Timber Creek played community rival East River High School, but the players were not

Wolves warming up before the game . PHOTO/ Brittany Crary

fazed by it. Buckridge felt his players will “take it as a game.” Since the boys rely heavily on preparation and lots of practice. Sorenson noted that before a game he makes sure to “stay hydrated and stretch. I also listen to music to help me get pumped up.” Steinbach “goes home, eats a good meal and tries to take a nap before the game to be energized.” The belief that “practice makes perfect” has replaced the craze of relying on luck and following superstitions. Buckridge said, “As you get older you realize it’s about being prepared.”

Football expectations too high? Continued from page 1 The Wolves know how to compete against weaker opponents, but they have struggled to compete with some of the district’s prevailing teams, losing 35-0 to Dr. Phillips, 35-21 to University, and at one point trailed 28-0 versus Winter Park. Though at times sloppy and inconsistent this season, they have looked like a well-oiled machine against teams like Edgewater and Boone. Against Boone High School, the Wolves ran for 431 yards and eight touchdowns. They seemed unstoppable. The Wolves clearly have enough talent to be successful, but the question is if they want it more than anyone else.

Fans have seen flashes of greatness. The Wolves scored over 40 points three separate times this season, including a monster 65 point game against Boone. However, when faced with an adversary like Dr. Phillips or University, they did not respond. They didn’t know how to handle losing in a game. And that’s what this football team needs to learn. They have to learn how to take a punch, and then dish one back to their opponent. With one of the best rushing attacks in the state, and fast playmakers on the outside, it is time for the Wolves to earn some big wins to salvage the season.

Spooks And Scare

Halloween Horror Nights still the best scare in Orlando Todd Akroyd Entertainment Editor There is no water, but I’m drowning. It’s an illusion the masters of horror have created for their La Llorana haunted house. Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights is regarded as the premiere Halloween event across the country and has been for quite some time. This is the event’s 23rd year, and it’s more popular than ever. Every fall, Universal Studios stays open after-hours for some extra Halloween terror. It consists of roller coasters, haunted houses, and scare zones where actors run around as frightening characters to scare visitors throughout the park. Each year a theme is chosen leading up to the event. This theme can be anything from a made up character like Jack the Clown, to a T.V. show such as “The Walking Dead.” This year’s official theme was “What Evil has taken root?” Unofficially, “The Walking Dead,” is the theme. The hit AMC T.V. show has taken over the street experience along with its own house, “The Walking Dead: No Safe Haven.” Unfortunately, the street experience is more boring than scary. Other than “The Walking Dead” theme music played throughout the park, there was very little to keep your heart racing. The scare zones are littered with a few “walkers” from “The Walking Dead,” and occasionally a big guy wielding a chainsaw. Universal definitely could have done a better job making the experience outside of the haunted houses just as spooky as inside them. With that said, Halloween Horror

Nights 23 is still a phenomenal experience. This year’s eight haunted houses are yet again some of the best in the business. Not only are they incredibly scary, but they are very creative. Whether the houses were based off famous movies or just an original concept by Universal, they were all terrifying and incredibly detailed. Some houses were based on movies or T.V. shows: “Evil Dead,” “Resident Evil,” “The Cabin in the Woods,” “An American Werewolf in London,” and “The Walking Dead.” Other haunted houses were La Llorana, Havoc Derailed, and After Life: Death’s Vengeance. What really made After Life: Death’s Vengeance unique was that it was in 3-D. At the entrance, they give you 3-D glasses. Certain figures, words and designs on the walls pop out at you along with the actors inside the house. The actors throughout the houses did a masterful job making sure everyone that walked through was terrified. The costumes that the actors wore throughout park were all once again incredibly detailed. The lines were long and uneventful, however they’re all well worth the long waits. I highly recommend fast pass tickets so you can skip the long lines, especially if you want to go through every house in one night. Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights is well deserving of its notoriety and praise. It’s the perfect destination for a date, or some scary fun with friends. Florida residents can take advantage of a special discount on event tickets.

Classic Halloween Movies

Kid’s Halloween Movies

Halloween Insidious Friday the 13th Other

Halloween Horror Nights 23, like in past years, is filled with harrowing houses and scares zones teeming with frightful characters. Photo donated.

Trick-or-Treating on Park Avenue

Rocket Fizz’s display wall of their avaliable sodas contains dozens of unique flavors. PHOTO/ Annie Magee vorite sweets: chocolate-covered pret-

Annie Magee Copy Editor Orlando is chock full of Halloween traditions, from the scary, to the spooky, to the downright terrifying. A sweeter way to celebrate the holiday is at downtown Winter Park. The upscale shopping district is famous for its bistros, boutiques, and galleries, but if you’re looking to indulge your sweet tooth, get into the trick-or-treat spirit and tour Park Avenue’s many bakeries and candy stores. At the south end of Park Ave, just north of Rollins College, is where our tour begins. The first stop is Rocket Fizz (520 South Park Ave), a specialty soda pop and candy store. Being the only Florida installment of a California-based corporation, the store boasts hundreds of different sodas, many with tongue-in-cheek names and exotic flavors. If you’re craving something a little more interesting than sarsaparilla, why not try ranch dressing, buffalo wing, or even corn-on-the-cob flavors of pop? On top of the sodas, there’s a seemingly endless number of candy choices. They offer classic American staples like Reese’s as well as gourmet chocolate bars and truffles, plus an entire wall dedicated to dozens of flavors of saltwater taffy. For a sweet treat that’s a little more traditional, keep walking north until you reach Kilwins under a red awning at 122 North Park Ave. The company was founded in 1947, and has since been churning out classic sweet treats such as fudge, chocolates, and caramel apples ever since. Inside, you’ll find a dessert case filled with everyone’s fa-

zels, marzipan fruit, and over a dozen varieties of homemade fudge. Fall specialties include kettle corn and pumpkin walnut fudge. If even autumn, Florida days out still seem warm, they offer over 40 different flavors of their specialty ice cream on a rotating basis, including Turtle Cheesecake, New Orleans Praline Pecan, and Georgia Peach. The last stop on our tour is one of Winter Park’s best kept secrets. Keep heading north along Central Park until you find an indoor, open-air shopping complex called the Shops On Park. Inside you’ll find Le Macaron (216 North Park Ave), an upscale and trendy French bakery. Inside, you’ll find a single counter befitting a jewelry store, filled with gourmet truffles, meringues, and gelato, but most importantly: macarons. These small French sandwich cookies have a crisp, colorful shell with soft cake inside and a variety of fillings, such as cream, chocolate, and even fruit-based jellies. Traditional, Old World favorites are available, such as raspberry, vanilla, and pistachio. For the more adventurous eaters, white chocolate basil, black currant, ginger, and even rose are up for grabs. Whether you love bold, pop culture-friendly treats, or prefer something that reminds you of home, Winter Park’s Park Avenue is the perfect place to indulge. There are endless opportunities to satisfy your sweet tooth, from Rocket Fizz to Le Macaron and everything in between. So go out, explore, and reward yourself with a treat from any of the district’s many confectionaries.

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Insidious returns for more nightmares Raina Sahli Features Editor

Break it Down: Rated: PG-13 Starring: Patrick Wilson, Rose Byrne, Ty Simpkins Director: James Wan Rotten Tomatoes: 35%

Those who were thrilled and horrified by the first installment of the “Insidious” franchise returned to the theatre in droves to experience “Insidious 2.” The sequel has all the basic horror movie criteria: a young husband and wife and two young children who live in a large house with a grand history. With a frightening basement and secret passageways, shelves stocked with mysterious antique knickknacks, and strange noises at night, however, it feels more like the setting for a horror movie than an a house in your neighborhood. The opening prologue, set about thirty years prior, gives the viewer important background that we lacked in the first chapter. The viewers are also introduced to a hidden realm. In this place, the souls of the dead refuse to accept their fate and wander around searching for a way to reconnect with the real world. Following the prologue, events pick up right where the first movie ended. Josh (Patrick Wilson) had just rescued

his son Dalton (Ty Simpkins), whose spirit form had traveled away from his physical body. After their return to the real world, we learn that the same spectral presence that terrorized Josh as a child, an old lady wearing a black veil in a wedding dress, followed him back. The “Insidious” sequel isn’t your average horror movie; it actually has you thinking throughout the movie. While watching it, I had to take out my phone and Google a word (and thank god I did because it was the structure of the whole story line). The producers definitely took a risk with the creation of the sequel; it’s not for the average horror movie audience. The actors did an exceptional job creating a realistic setting. They were very talented, the producers and directors did well. You literally need to be on the edge of your seat and paying attention to everything. Overall I highly recommend this movie for all the horror movie fanatics. It was very well written and the acting was phenomenal. I saw it twice.

Magic 8 Ball Dress up in all black with a white “8” on your shirt, then walk around predicting everyone’s Future!

Autograph Book

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ENTERTAINMENT&REVIEWS

Movies

Nov. 1 -Ender’s Game Nov. 8 -Thor:The Dark World Nov. 8 -Great Expectations Nov. 22 -The Hunger Games’ Catching Fire Dec. 13 -The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug Dec. 20 -Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues

Albums

Oct. 29 -”Wrapped in Red” by Kelly Clarkson Nov. 9 -“Avril Lavigne” by Avril Lavigne Nov. 12 -“Artpop” by Lady Gaga Nov. 19 -“X” by Chris Brown Nov. 25 -“Midnight Memories” by One Direction Dec. 13 -“Britney Jean” by Brittney Spears

Concerts

Oct.30 - Michael Buble Oct.31 - Nine Inch Nails Nov.8 - Josh Groban Nov.23 - Eagles Nov.30 - Trans- Siberian Orchestra: The Lost Christmas Eve Dec.9 - John Mayer Dec19. - Justin Timberlake

The rabbit’s not in the hole Being lazy at the moon Brittany Crary Sports Editor

The thespians have done it again. On Thursday Sept. 19 our talented drama department brought to life the 2007 Pulitzer Prize drama “Rabbit Hole” by David Lindsey-Abaire. With the play written to combine humor, grief, and poignancy the Timber Creek thespians did not leave a single thing out. Starring cast senior Kaley Pharr, playing Becca , and junior Justin Little, playing Beccas husband , did a magnificent job in portraying a married couple going through a dark time. The way they communicated with each other over a glass of wine at dinner and argued over the in-laws made me feel as if I was at home watching my own parents. Their enthusiasm and passion made you feel as if you were a part of their family, sitting at the dinner table with them instead of in your seat. They did an astounding job of leaving viewers at the edge of their seats with the suspense about what happened to their little boy. The story dragged you through the characters emotions. One second you are laughing hysterically and the next you have tears threatening to fall from your eyes, and at times it was even sexy and shocking. The actors’ connection with the audience is what made the performance.

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Actor on stage during a performance of “Rabbit Hole.” PHOTO/ Elizabeth Horn

Instead of feeling as if you were in a theater watching it all unfold before you, it felt as if you were going through their family journey. Senior Haley Ward, who played Beccas emotionally unstable sister Izzy, and sophmore Shelby Griswold, who played Nat, Becca’s and Izzy’s mother, both did an outstanding job portraying the sisterly and sometimes tactless mother role which infused the family feel. Senior Chris Newton, playing Jason did an excellent job portraying a teenager going through a mass amount of guilt. The letter his character wrote brought tears to my eyes as he explained how sorry he was for causing such a terrible loss to Becca to Howie. While I would not say they are ready to go perform on Broadway, I think the thespians definitely have their act together and did a fantastic job retelling Lindsey-Abaire's story.

Ariana Grande releases first album Reyna Perez Editor-in-Chief

Ariana Grande’s new album cover. Photo donated

If there’s any Nickelodeon or Disney star whose music is not cheesy, it’s Ariana Grande. Her al-

bum titled Yours Truly was released on Sept 3. Grande’s first milestone in Hollywood was on Nickelodeon’s show “Victorious as Cat Valentine,” a show about a group of talented kids going to a performing arts high school. Because of the show’s setting, there have been episodes of her singing and I’ve always like her voice. However, I would have never predicted such a great album. Unfortunately, the first single of her music career was called “Put Your Hearts Up.” It’s not in the album, thankfully, because it’s cheesy (if you couldn’t guess that from the title). In an interview she said she hated the song and the music, and used her own ideas in for

Lazy Moon called to me in quiet whispers at first. When it escalated into a loud roar, I could not ignore my calling. After I had searched far and wide for that “perfect hangout spot,” I found Lazy Moon. This seemingly normal eatery combines several of the things I look for in restaurants into one clean, modern package. The amount of food you get compared to the price gets me every time. For around $5 you can get a slice of pizza the size of a small house (their slices happen to be 15 inches, which I find insane). You don’t simply go to Lazy Moon and get a dinky slice of pizza and a coke; you get a full sized meal contained in one slice. There are dozens of toppings to keep things interesting, allowing you to mix up your choices every now and then. The pizza here is not just large, it is also good. Fresh to order in a New York brick style oven with very thin crust, this is hard to find, done well, in Florida. If pizza is not exactly what you are in the mood for, there are other options that may grab you. Lazy Moon also offers calzones, custom salads, and their special “Lazy Faves.”

her next single: “The Way.” The song features Mac Miller and it got me hooked. She gave off a young Mariah Carey vibe with her extensive, natural vocal range. I enjoyed the song’s 90s style because it’s the type of music I grew up with. She begins her album with “Honeymoon Avenue,” an emotional song about knowing when the end of a relationship is coming undesirably. The music has a mixed 50s and 90s rhythm. She ends with a club tune called “Better Left Unsaid,” another song about the end of a relationship. There are artists who can sing to a club song and artists who can’t. Grande definitely pulls it off. One of my favorite songs on the album, and her second single is the ballad “Almost Is Never Enough”

Consisting of crazy combinations of pizza toppings and different sauces, these slices are usually a little more expensive, being at least $6 dollars on average, but are completely worth it. I like to keep my slices to a maximum of one topping only, this keeps it cheap and helps me avoid having too much food to handle. At Lazy Moon, too much food can sometimes be a problem. Atmosphere is an important part in any restaurant; it can be the deciding factor as to what makes it stand apart from the other places. Lazy Moon excels in this area, combining simple good food, with a nice comfortable place to eat. With its very cafeteria-like layout, it is very casual. Vintage pictures and paintings spread on modern wood walls, giant picnic tables lay across the restaurant, and music most people have never heard of, plays over the speaker system. Lazy Moon is the picture of a college hangout, and a good one at that. If you don’t have a lot of cha-ching in your pocket but have a large appetite, Lazy Moon would be your place. Stop by, at its location on University Blvd near UCF sometime, and enjoy the atmosphere, and an overly large slice of pizza that you get to create.

featuring Nathan Sykes from The Wanted. I don’t listen to boy bands so I wasn’t familiar with his voice, but it’s amazing nonetheless. Their voices together create a perfect harmony, and I’ve put this song on repeat indefinitely. Besides Nathan Sykes and Mac Miller, MIKA and Big Sean are featured on the album. A ton of rappers who popped up the last 8 years lack talent and writing skills, and the entire album could do without and Miller’s Big Sean’s ridiculous yrics. Both artists wrote their verses, and to me, they’re the worst part of Yours Truly. With the exception of the rappers, the album is amazing. Grande is off to a good start and I hope the public grows to appreciate her as I did as she continues to release albums like this one. Rating: 10/10

OPINION&EDITORIALS

7 ACADEMIC

SPOTLIGHT

Students want buses to go the distance Tyler Andreala Back Page Editor

Which clubs offer honor cords?

Advanced Placement Choice: Bermudez Purple and Silver Air Force JROTC Kitty Hawk Air Society: Lewis Blue and White AVID: Bollhoefer Blue, Silver, and Gold BETA Club: Franklin/Seavers Black and Gold Business Professionals of America: DiGiovanni Navy, Blue, and Red Chinese National Honor Society: Sun Purple Ebony Club: McCaskill Green, Black and Red Florida Future Educators of America: Houston Purple and Black French Honor Society: Derenoncourt Red, White, and Blue National FFA Organization: Hubble Golden Sash German Honor Society: Gildner Black, Red, and Gold Hispanic Club: Vincenty-Rolon Red, Purple, Silver Interact Club: Perry/Abromavage Blue, Gold, and Black Key Club: Dobson Blue and Yellow Mu Alpha Theta: Aldridge/Cueto/ Early Teal and Gold Multicultural Student Union: Villanueva/De Leon Black, Silver, and Purple National Arts Honor Society: Shannon Red, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Green, and Orange National Honor Society: Drisgill/Callahan Gold National Speech and Debate Association: Eskin Ruby and Silver National Latin Honor Society: Germain Purple and Gold Quill and Scroll International Honorary Society: Dobson Royal Blue and Yellow Psychology Club : Silverglate/ Timm Blue and Silver Science National Honor Society: Hobby Green, Gold, and Purple Service Learning Academy: Doromal Purple and Green Spanish Honor Society: Vincenty-Rolon Red and Yellow Student Government Association: Stonge Black and Silver Thespian Honor Society: Horn Blue and Gold Tri-M Music Honor Society: Conkling Pink

Students walking to their buses after school. PHOTO/ Tyler Andreala

I have often wondered as I walk home why the buses don’t stop near where I live. I have seen busses drive right past my residence, but none stop close by. The Two Mile Policy, set by Orange County Public Schools, dictates that students who live within two miles of the school will not have access to public school transportation. This policy forces students to walk home or find another means of transportation, such as riding a bike or hitching a ride with a friend. According to the Orange County Schools website there are 83 bus drivers taking 77 bus routes transporting over 3,500 students each day. So if they can service this many students,

what is the problem with helping those that live in the two mile zone? Now two miles does not sound like that far, but as a student living within the two mile radius, I can attest that walking home in the afternoon in the state of Florida is uncomfortable at best, and at worst, dangerous. Students like me that walk home can become easily overheated and dehydrated. There are other hidden dangers for those that have to walk/bike to school in the morning and afternoon. Since in the fall it stays dark longer in the mornings, pedestrian accidents are a real possibility. As of 2010, 4,280 pedestrians were killed in traffic crashes and another 700,000 were injured in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. One way that Timber Creek combats these dangers is by having more police officers stationed around our school, but this does not fully solve the problem. Students coming from inside their neighborhoods can still be hit by cars off school grounds, and they are left exposed to predators, both human and animal. I do not believe it is fair to those students who live within the two mile zone to have to walk to school, or inconvenience their friends and parents, to get their education.

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Pep rallies no longer staple school event

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Lauren Trevino Front Page Editor In past years, pep rallies have given students the opportunity to build and display school spirit. Unfortunately, Timber Creek only has one for each of the past two school years. During the 2009-2010 school year there three pep rallies: one for welcoming freshmen, one celebrating homecoming, and one acknowledging fall sports. Originally there had been two more scheduled for fall and spring sports, but these events were cancelled. It was believed that students were missing too much class. “The only consequence of pep rallies is how much time it takes to get it ready, and we always try to remember that our main focus is instructional time,” said Principal Gabriel Berrio. During the 2010-2011 school year, the number of pep rallies dropped to one: the homecoming rally. “It’s been a district push to get away from pep rallies because of the instructional time,” said Berrio. This push isn’t one that many of the students agree with. Missing one hour of class a year isn’t a huge deal for most students or teachers. There’s also the fact that pep rallies are optional. Students don’t have to go. “The point of a pep rally is to get the students excited about the school they go to, not just football and homecoming,” said senior Madison Steffey. “They make the students feel connected to their school.” Steffey makes a valid point. With one pep rally a year, the theme is

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Varsity cheerleaders perform their routine at both the underclassmen and upperclassmen pep rallies. Photo by Lauren Trevino

Todd Akryod Junior Entertainment Editor

naturally going to be for the homecoming football game, seeing as it is one of the most important events of the year. While this event is a staple for our school, it should not be the lone source of school pride and pep for an entire school year. “It’s really annoying when you want to have more than one pep rally,” said senior SGA member Jorge Diaz. “We have so many sports at this school that we want to have pep rallies to promote and get people excited to go to them, but we can’t because we’re not allowed. If we’re going to have a pep rally it’s obviously going to be the homecoming pep rally.” With the only pep rally of the year over before the first marking period has passed, school spirit has decreased. There are no longer crowds of purple clad people walking through the halls on Fridays, nor is there a great deal of focus on any sport but football. It would be wise for our school to re-evaluate this one pep rally per year trend.

Brittany Crary Sophomore Sports Editor

Tyanna Guzman Sophomore Editorial Editor

Raina Sahli Senior Features Editor

Patrick leads pack to Homecoming victory Todd Akroyd Entertainment Editor

Roaring 20s

Homecomings of TC’s past Annie Magee Copy Editor

Varsity Wolves go for a touchdown.They fought against Olympia HS for a homecoming game victory. of 46-35. PHOTO/ Raina Sahli

The 2013 varsity football team started the season off slow when they lost to Dr. Phillips, but have since won two games, beating East River and Boone High School. They had their bye week before their big game against Olympia High School, Sept. 29. Last season, the Wolves lost their Homecoming game to rival University High School and faced much criticism. It was the 2012 team’s only regular season loss. It was a big disappointment for Wolves fans and players. “Losing felt terrible; especially now looking back and seeing it was our only loss,” said senior quarterback Cuyler “Stuckey” Mosley. The football team knew just how much the Homecoming game meant to the student body. “We feel like we have to win this game; especially after losing to University last season,” said senior Jake Smiley. The must-win attitude that the team had throughout the week certainly showed Friday night when they won 46-35 over Olympia. The Wolves’ rushing attack was seemingly unstoppable. As a team, they ran the ball 43 times and had 474 yards and six touchdowns. Junior Jacques Patrick led all rushers with 432 yards and six touchdowns on 36 carries. That means Patrick was ripping off runs at an average of 12 yards per carry.

“Jacques makes my job as quarterback so much easier,” said Mosley regarding Patrick. “The defense is constantly worrying about him. Sometimes they forget about our talented wide receivers and a big play will open up,” Mosley added. With Olympia’s defense trying to zero in on Patrick, the Wolves’ passing attack did just that. Mosley completed five passes for 114 yards, including a 56 yard touchdown pass to senior wide reciever Javonte Seabury. Although the fans seem satisfied, the team is still hungry for more success. “I think we played well, but there’s always some things that we can work on. We are getting better every week, and that’s what’s important,” said Junior cornerback Matt Henderson. The Wolves looked well on their way to another great football season before they started district play. After beating Olympia, they were 3-1 but went on to lose two of their next three games, giving them a 4-3 record. They have two more grueling road games at Hagerty and Freedom with senior night against Oviedo in the middle. The games are going to be tough. However if star running back Jacques Patrick and the rest of the offense continue to put up record setting numbers, the Wolves are going to be difficult to beat.

Fire and Ice For seniors’ first Homecoming dance, the Beuna Vista Palace’s ballroom greeted new students split in two, showing the dichonimous theme. Half the grand dance floor was flocked by red and gold tables, to represent fire, and others covered in blue and silver for a cooler, icy setting. As the dance progressed, red and blue glow sticks were given out to students to create a duelling rave between Fire and Ice.

Once Upon a

Time

SGA brought Homecoming to a folksier side of Disney for last year’s dance. The House of Blues Music Hall was brought to life for a dance worthy of Cinderella’s ball. Students were treated to an extensive dessert bar, stocked with Rice Crispie treats, brownies, and even a sundae bar. Memories could be captured forever upstairs, at the a photo booth equipped with goofy props. But the real magic came to life at midnight, when hundreds of balloons fell from the ceiling over the main dance floor.

Somewhere In Time Sophomore year brought about a big change for the dance, as for the first time it was outside at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park. Timber Creek students had reign over DinoLand U.S.A., the prehistoric zone inside the theme park. Rides like the the TriceraTop Spin and the fast-paced roller coaster Primeval Whirl gave attendees an extra thrill throughout the night. In addition, students could try their luck at classic carnival games to win prizes for their friends and dates.

roaring 20s

This year, Homecoming returned to the House of Blues for the second time in a row, but this time students didn’t worry about their limos turning into pumpkins. Students were treated to a night of jazzy exuberance to bring the Roaring 20s back to life, complete with fedoras for all the dancers. From suits and suspenders to headbands and flapper dresses, this was a night for all students, seniors or not, to experience the opulance and exuberance of parties from another time, of which Jay Gatsby himself would be proud.