The Lion's Tale - Volume 56 Issue 2

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The month in photos

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Photo’s Of

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Students provide support for Syrian refugees WRITTEN BY NIYATI SHAH

AP Literature teacher Amanda Dickson listens to NPR on the drive to school. However, one particular breakthrough on a Monday morning caught her attention.

“I was listening to NPR in the morning on the way to work, and there was this one image of this child who had drowned and it just really spoke to me,” Dickson said. “I can’t ethically sit back and do nothing anymore so I thought I could only give a dollar or two. I work at a school, and everyone can give a dollar or two. I can donate my time, I can organize.”

Starting Oct. 1, Dickson championed a campaign to raise money for the Syrian Refugee Response through UNHCR [UN Refugee Agency]. The campaign lasts until Oct. 31. As of Oct. 16, the school has raised $667,000.

“We are raising money to make a large contribution,” Dickson said. “It is basically humanitarian relief that goes directly to people with refugee status and countries that have an incoming influx of refugees to provide camps for them, to set up housing, to give them water and shelter and food.”

Student Government partnered with Dickson to spread the word.

“SGA students have been coming into lunches and going around with donation containers and passing out stickers, volunteering their lunch time to come sit and make sure there is a presence to take donations,” Dickson said.

Freshman Talia Hollis actively works on the cause through her committee on SGA. “It is mostly about helping people across the seas

and we are just giving them hope for anything they need in the form of money,” Hollis said.

Students, such as freshman Olivia Burt, support the organization.

“We have so much stuff thrown away and there are people that are starving that we could help,” Burt said. “I think we should help more because there is just so much we can do. There is just so little they have.”

The UN directly receives all of the funds after the entire process is complete.

“There is no one taking a cut from it,” Dickson said.

“And most of the UN workers are volunteers so it’s not even going to pay people, its going directly to the things people need.”

Dickson emphasizes the honest nature of charities.

“I think it depends on if it is a nonprofit. Some of them take their margin and present themselves as more charitable than they actually are,” Dickson said. “That doesn’t mean that they don’t do good in the world but I wanted to make sure that whatever we raised was 100% nonprofit and what it said it goes toward.”

Not only does Dickson aim to address this issue, but she also vies for an even higher goal.

“It was important for me to show students that you can make a difference by coming together,” she said. “It is just as important as addressing the Syrian Refugee Crisis.”

STRUMMING THE GUITAR. Seniors Kyle Foley and Marcus Williams playing the guitar during lunch.

NEWLY INDUCTED MEMBERS

Bear hunt ends quickly

pose for a picture after induction.

WRITTEN BY NIYATI SHAH The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission (FWC) authorized the hunting of 320 bears, statewide, beginning Oct. 24 and lasting through Oct. 31.

AP Environmental teacher Susan Carpenter opposes the legislation.

“The hunt is going to take place in the forest where the natural habitat of the bear is,” Carpenter said. “And the problem there is that the bears that are causing issues are not in the forest. They are the ones that are on the fringes of our neighborhoods.”

As of Oct. 24, 3,779 permits had been issued and the hunt occurred in four of the seven designated bear regions.

Florida hunters paid $100 for a permit, and non-Florida residents hunters payed $300.

Senior James Stazen believes there is a distinct source of this authorization.

“The bears are just getting into people’s trashes and they are walking through neighborhoods, and people are scared of them,” Stazen said.

Within the first two days, the bear body count reached 295. FWC claimed that they had underestimated the number of bears that would be hunted. As a result, the bear hunt came to a halt on Oct. 25.

Stazen offered a solution to the crisis.

“Put the trash out the day of, so you don’t have bears going through your trash,” Stazen said. “Also, use bear-proof trash cans.”

Carpenter calls for relocation.

“You can relocate problem bears and you can educate the people,” Carpenter said. “We can insist that they keep all garbage secure so that bears don’t have access to it.”

PHOTO BY NIYATI SHAH

PHOTO BY ALEX WHITE DISCUSSION IN PROGRESS. Amanda Dickson’s 4th period AP literature class discusses the Awakening by Kate Choplin during Socratic circle.

NHS induction

WRITTEN BY GILLIAN LANDWEHR

On Sept. 21, the National Honor Society Induction took place.

“National Honor Society is the organization that promotes recognition for students that reflects outstanding accomplishments in the area of scholarship, leadership service, and character” said NHS club advisor Kimberly McKernan, AP Human Geography teacher.

153 members were inducted. The total number of members is now 223.

So many new members were inducted this year because invitations were sent out to students that had a grade point average of 3.75. They then had to fill out an application, which was reviewed for leadership and community service activities.

“With the number of people we had, we had to make sure we finished in a reasonable amount of time.”

McKernan said. “ I think we were a little bit worried about not having enough time and kind of went a little too fast, but Dr. Williams is a rock star with reading out the names.”

PHOTO BY ALEX BROWNING

SUPPORTING THE CAUSE. Students come to

support the football team and beat cancer at the pink out game.

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DEBUNKING Serving up

WRITTEN BY NIYATI SHAH

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Statistics Gianni’s Pepperoni Pizza 503 calories 19g fat 35g carbs 20g protein

Nachos, Beans & Cheese 603 calories 25g fat 70g carbs 27g protein

Apple Juice 90 calories 25g fat 70g carbs 27g protein

Chicken Burger 344 calories 10g fat 38g carbs 20g protein

Chocolate Chip Cookie 190 calories 6g fat 32g carbs 3g protein

Green Beans

25 calories 0g fat 5g carbs 1g protein

Breadstick 100 calories 4g fat 16g carbs 3g protein

Spaghetti & Meatballs 300 calories 6g fat 49g carbs 12g protein

Side Salad with Ranch 125 calories 10g fat 8g carbs COURTESY OF SEMINOLE COUNTY 6g protein FOOD SERVICES *Nutrition facts are approximations

hen junior Noah Shever first purchased a chicken sandwich from the school cafeteria, he was surprised by the quality and flavor of the meal.

“I really like the pizza and the Chinese food, but I really don’t like the chicken sandwiches and the nuggets because they just taste bad,” Shever said.

Food Services District Manager Julia Tolentino believes that this disdain towards school lunch is a consequence of stereotypes.

“It is the stereotypes that you are fighting against and the media outside,” Tolentino said. “It is trying to break that stereotype and get you in here to try it.

Because, every time we get students or parents to come in to try the food they are shocked. They can’t believe what we are doing because they think they know what school lunch is based on what is out there. That is true what is going on out there but it doesn’t happen in our county.”

“A lot of the items taste as if they are frozen and it just seems that they are not healthy,” said Shever.

Contrary to popular belief, however, school lunch is not prepared in frozen packages.

“Nothing that comes in here is frozen,” said Tolentino. “We get the stuff in, we prepare it, and that is what we are trying to get out to [the students].”

Tolentino finds a drastic juxtaposition between school and pre-bought food.

“Parents go out and buy those lunchables,” Tolentino said. “They are made a month ago in a factory and they have so many preservatives. The produce truck gets their sources locally, from Florida.

We use things like antibiotic free and hormone free chicken.”

In 2010, with the support of Michelle Obama, federal Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack issued The Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act, which gave the USDA the authority to set new standards for food sold in school during the regular day, including vending machines.

“Part of Michelle Obama’s Act was adding whole grain,” Tolentino said.

“A fruit or vegetable has to go out with

Senior Blaine Brown, every meal, so that is another condition however, regards these that happened. Now kids are getting menu changes with disused to that. We know that if you start approval. young and you incorporate those things “I think there are foods that they in your diet, you are going to continue have slowly phased out that were good,” through adulthood and when you have Brown said. “I guess the food system your own children.”

Oviedo’s lunch incorporated the law’s has dwindled.”

Manning observes Oviedo’s food requirements prior to its enactment in intake on a daily basis.

2010.

“If we tried something new in high “What people don’t realize is we did school, like this time from the buffalo that before the law took effect,” Tolentipizza to the supreme pizza, we are monno said. “We have always had fruits and itoring that every single day,” Tolentino vegetables, every single day, and we said. “What are our sales? Are they have between five and seven varieties, dropping? Are the kids saying they don’t so you have plenty of choices there.” like these flavors? We really utilize you According to Dining Services Manguys to let us know what to do.” ager Susan Manning, Seminole County Manning then tailors the menu acis at the forefront of food quality in high cording to student preferences. schools.

“What you care, we want to try and “Not every district is where we are,” care about,” ManManning said. ning said. “Except, “We are proud It is trying to break that stereotype and we don’t know of where we get you in here to try it. unless we get your are. I think we opinions.” have evolved District Manger Julia Tolentino The food and I’m sure services team adthere is still a dresses all issues as soon as possible. ways to go, but we have come so far.”

“Just like a restaurant, we want evFood Services employee Colleen eryone to come back in here and let us Gerber agreed. help you to fix it because we want you to “I have seen a lot on the internet have the best you can,” Tolentino said. about school lunches from around the Tolentino remembers an incident country with the hashtag, #ThanksMiinvolving a food mishap. chelleObama, and I can tell you that the “One time, a kid bought an apple,” food in Seminole County is far superior Tolentino said. “And when they bit into it, to anything I have seen from the picit was rotten. That happens even in the tures,” Gerber said. grocery store. He put it on Twitter ‘This Oviedo’s food services team receive is the kind of food that we get at Oviedo a stellar assessment every year.

High.’ Immediately, Susan contacted “A team comes in and we make sure the kid, brought him back here, showed we are doing everything right,” said Tohim what he did, apologized. There is lentino. “We just had it last year and we no way we can cut every fruit. We were excelled. They said we are one of the getting that call about the apple before best districts they have ever seen and they even left lunch. We are aware of they are modeling our district in other the things that are going on.” districts. That is how proud we are of Tolentino believes in offering a what we do.” smooth path to the lunch line.

Tolentino found an improvement in “We want this to be a pleasant exhealth as a result of school lunch legisperience,” Tolentino said. “ We know it lation. is tough being a kid at your age. There “There are plenty of districts that are a lot of responsibilities, a lot of maybe could do better,” Tolentino said. things you are worried about, and we “But, in Seminole County, we have don’t want that to happen when you are actually seen a reduction in obesity and eating.” diabetes due to what we are doing.”

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Impact on classes by new, county-wide standardized testing explored WRITTEN BY NATHAN HADDAD Teachers at Oviedo High School learned how to put to use the school’s brand new $4,000 purchase, a test scanner, after school in October.

“We found out (about these new quarterly exams) during pre-plan, which was the first week before students were back to attend school,” AP Literature teacher Amanda Dickson said.

School administrator manager Jason McDonald describes the new test as an improved way of assessment monitoring.

“Certain courses now have common nine weeks assessment that everybody in the district is giving,” McDonald said.

So if you’re in any of those core classes on the list, kids at Lake Mary, Oviedo, etc. are all taking the same 25 question test. It’s meant to be a progress monitoring assessment where the teacher TESTING FOR SUCCESS. Students can upload these results into a system support the new nine weeks exams. and can see the results,” McDonald said.

“I do not believe in nine week tests,” Dickson believes the new exam is part Bing said. of a broader change in testing.

“I think that they just put too much “We usually have some sort of stress on the students, plus, we already progress monitoring assessment that the have seven exams that we need to take county requires that we give, with the for all seven of our classes,” Bing said. new state assessment, that’s a slowly Bing provides an alternative solution. changing process,” Dickson said.

“I think that we should just have a Dickson sees the broader change. semester exam. It’d be less stress, less “We’re moving away from the FCAT testing and wouldn’t hurt our grades as based testing platforms to a new one that much,” Being said. supports the FSA,” Dickson said.

Bing also does not like the new state McDonald goes on to describe the assessments. usefulness of the new exams.

“I think the state is pressuring us to do “For example, if 90% of the kids are too many tests and it’s too much stress on missing this one question, then the us and I don’t think it’s benefiting anyone teacher can look and see if they did not in the long run,” Bing said. cover that, and that may be why the kids Dickson sees the student’s point of all missed it or maybe they did cover it view. and somehow the lesson just didn’t line “I think that it can cause a little bit of up,” McDonald said. stress for the students when they think “If the kids it’s an exam on weren’t getting not necessarily it then the the content we’ve I think the state is pressuring us to do teachers can learned, but on too many tests and it’s too much stress. go back and the skills,” Dickson Junior Dominique Bing try and reteach said. that concept,” “That can be McDonald said. kind of scary, McDonald states that the test isn’t when the students don’t recognize the rigid with its grading requirements, but stories, but really at this point we’re not helps tremendously in class to view sure because we haven’t given it yet,” results.

Dickson said.

“It shows teachers if their instructions While it may cause student stress, were effective, and if they weren’t then McDonald sees benefits for the students. they can make sure the students aren’t “I think if they’re used right, the students getting behind so they’re not just giving won’t fall as far behind,” McDonald said. a test and just move on,” McDonald said.

“Some students need lots of help, He goes on to state their usefulness some students don’t need as much - this in class. test will pinpoint where the students do U.S. history teacher James Baird need help and then also what skills they’ll agrees with McDonald need help on,” said McDonald.

“These exams serve as a general It’s kind of like an individualized assessment of where the students stand teaching for the student, it’s catering to off of that quarter,” Baird said. what they actually need help,” McDonald “How much they retained, from a said. teacher’s point of view, areas we may Senior Nicholas Thorp sees the have missed or didn’t cover as well.” benefits of the standardized tests.

Junior Dominique Bing does not

PHOTO BY FAIZ UDDIN in Mr. Densberger’s Psychology class concentrate on taking their psychology test.

“I think standardized tests can be useful in moderation, but if they’re used excessively it makes it so that everything is taught to the test to just compare people’s abilities on a subject,” Thorp said.

He describes a personal experience with testing outcomes.

“I think the new state based quarterly exams could be useful in some ways,” Thorp said.

“In freshman year in AP Human Geography, I had a C when I went to Crooms and there were a lot of people that I knew here that got A’s in their class, but I got a 3 on the exam while some of the people getting A’s in the class were getting 1s’ and 2’s on the exam,” Thorp said.

Thorp believes the testing can be good and bad.

“I think it does help to show how well you know the material, but once it becomes the only kind of bench-line or a significant portion of the grade, I think that takes away from how effective it is,” Thorp said.

The new exam gives teachers grading

flexibility.

“The teachers have the flexibility, some may give this 25 question test and look over it and throw out a few questions they don’t like but use it as a grade,” McDonald said.

“Other teachers will supplement it with a test from a professional learning community,” McDonald said.

McDonald sums it up.

“It’s up to the teachers, it’s their discretion on how they use the test, if they curve it or not,” said McDonald.

“They’ll count it in a way that uses good judgment for the kids.”

9th grade English has chosen not to grade the exam.

“Until we know more about it, until we ourselves can sit down and take it and measure the validity of it, were not going to count it for our students this one,” Dickson said.

Although it will not count first quarter, the future in uncertain.

“The decision has not yet been made for the ones that will happen in the next quarters,” Dickson said.

The following classes will take the new, county-wide quarterly assessment (Standard and Honors): • Algebra 1 • Algebra 2 • Geometry • English 1 • English 2 • Biology

• Biology 2 • Enviormental Sceince • Physical Science • Chemistry • World History • U.S. History

SOCIAL MEDIA 6 | THE LION’S TALE | OPINION | OCTOBER 29, 2015

CONNECTIONS PROVE

BENEFICIAL FOR ALL

We are the generation that is surrounded by social media and people look down on us for that, but some of the things we do on social media are beneficial.

Social media gives us the power to connect, communicate, and share with people in our community such as teachers and students on campus.

The most used social networking websites are Facebook and Twitter.

Twitter gives teachers and students the chance to communicate with one another.

We, the Lion’s Tale believe that communication on Twitter between students and teachers can be very beneficial.

Twitter is a creative way of sharing information with people in your community.

For example, if a teacher assigns an extra credit assignment on twitter after school hours, students who are constantly on twitter are bound to find out about it by their fellow classmates or maybe even by just following the teacher.

Every second of the day there are at least 9,100 tweets that are published

worldwide.

Twitter is now becoming one of the most popular social networking websites in America.

Twitter is able to let you connect with strangers all across the globe making easier and easier to connect with the people near you.

Twitter and Facebook are both now allowed on school campus.

So, if you’re in a group at school and students are making announcements on Facebook and if teachers are making announcements about school events or assignments, Twitter will let you know as soon as they press the “post” button.

With social media, students and teachers do have limits, so be careful with what you say or post.

With social media, if you say or post something insulting, even if it is on accident, it’ officially on the Internet and can travel into the hands of the wrong person.

Social media is beginning to have a large impact on the way that teacher’s conduct their classes and communicate with their students.

IN YOUR FACE

Do you think teachers should be allowed to interact with students on social media?

Mollie White, 11

“Yes, it is important that I talk to my teachers on social media so I can get my assignments.”

Aviel Uribe, 11

“No, because sometimes the students can say something wrong that could potentially get the teacher in trouble.”

David Gomez, 10

“Yes, because often times there are missed assignments and discussions for students that were absent the day it was talked about.”

OUR WORD

Daniel Mulvaney, 12 “Yes, to a degree. It depends on the type of interaction. Personal matters should be strictly prohibited but school related matters should be allowed.”

PHOTOS BY DELANEY ROBB

Social Networking Stats • 96% of students with internet access report using social network technologies.

• 59% of students who use social networking talk about education topics online.

• 69% of American high schools have banned cell phones.

• 50% of those who talk about education topics online talk specifically about schoolwork.

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staff writer MEGAN GHERSI

Columnist thinks “offensive” jokes aren’t funny

ILLUSTRATION BY BRIA OLLIVIERE-WILLIAMS

Student recounts strong feminist roots

news editor

NIYATI SHAH As a sophomore in high school, I was exposed to the term the “cult of domesticity.”

I stared, incredulously, at my history textbook, rereading the same definition repetitively: the idea that the role of middle-class women should be based on the management of the home, children, and servants.

Yes, this concept originated in the late 1800s, but the mere idea of a woman bound to the suffocating premises of a home astounded me.

I come from a family of women whose lives went beyond the safe haven of home.

My great grandmother spent her hours in the fields, serving as the literal bread winner for a family of five children and a blind husband, in addition to managing the household.

My grandmother woke up at 4 am every morning to prepare lunches, clean the house, and catch the local train to the school at which she taught (might I add, she was the only female teacher).

My mother, an immigrant from the clamorous, enterprising streets of Mumbai, arrived in America with a dollar in one hand, a passport in another, and a seemingly impossible vision: to develop a living in the land of the free.

I am aware that women have been disadvantaged and frowned upon since the beginning of time.

I am aware that women have been confined to the home for much of history.

However, if even my lineage has defied these stereotypes, then clearly, womankind has progressed.

Yes, as a feminist myself, I champion expansion of rights, embracing one’s identity, and redefining social hierarchies.

Feminism is now something that women of any racial background and socioeconomic level, can unite for.

More often than not, our progress is superseded by the issues that we face.

Sometimes, we must pause and take a breath and assess how far women have come.

The Grimke sisters spoke out against the evils of slavery and the restriction of women, despite the constant harrowing by males during the 19th century.

Elizabeth Cady Stanton cleverly

crafted the Declaration of Sentiments based on the Declaration of Independence, demanding that women’s rights be acknowledged by society.

The 1963 Equal Pay Act outlawed the act of paying unequal wages to men and women of equal job status.

In 1983, Sally Ride became the first woman to go to space.

On July 5, the U.S. women’s soccer team won the FIFA World Cup. Nowadays, however, women are bound to the premise of the work place. Often, one wonders, if today’s feminism is headed in the correct direction. Mainstream feminism encourages women to “lean in” towards the corporate world.

Yes, female entrepreneurship fulfills the feminist ideal. Yet, as we trumpet women to increasingly take on the challenges of the work force, they, once again, fall victim to the idea that labor is gold.

Do we take for granted the rights for which our feminist predecessors toiled?

In an effort to push women to the forefront of success through increased work hours, decreased job security, and less family time, today’s feminists are overlooking the mission of the ideology: equality for all. We are gradually succumbing to the “cult of enterprise.”

Since the beginning, there have been people who thought they were better than others.

Whether it was because of the job they had, the things they owned, or what they believed in, they looked down on those “not like them.”

I ask you: what does that mean? Last time I opened my biology book, it looked like everyone was made of the same stuff. We are all alike. However, people still seem to think that if you don’t believe what they do, if you don’t do what they do, you are less than they are.

To respect someone is to respect their right to their beliefs; it doesn’t mean you have to believe the same things.

Respecting other’s beliefs means not making fun of them for it. Unfortunately it seems, in our culture, it’s a very hard concept to grasp.

No “just kidding” or “I’m just messing with you.” Poking fun at others beliefs isn’t fun for the person being poked.

This may be another hard concept to grasp, but you don’t know everything.

You don’t know all the details of why someone believes something, or what their beliefs entail, unless you actually do share them. Even then, not everyone is the same.

Not every Muslim is a terrorist. Not every Mormon is a polygamist. Not every Hispanic is illegal. There are many different denominations of the same religion.

This is also true of ethnic groups, and of people in general. Just because one group does one thing, doesn’t mean all the other groups have, or will. Stop using the actions of a few to categorize the masses.

I cannot tell you how many times I have heard people talking about what to do about “the Muslim problem,” or similar things. It is not a problem that your neighbor believes something different than you.

What happened to “agree to disagree”? What made people expressing their differences a bad thing?

People happened. People changed.

We became afraid of differences. We started to see them as a bad thing. We started categorizing people based on those differences. One aspect of a person doesn’t define a person. Being religious or non-religious is one thing about a person.

There are a million more aspects that make up an individual.

You can never really know a person completely. Don’t assume. Don’t generalize. Don’t stereotype.

8 | THE LION’S TALE | OPINION | OCTOBER 29, 2015

opinion editor

HANNAH GIBLISCO

Columnist enraged by unmotivated students

Music blaring, incoherent slang sentences, and desks littered with incomplete assignments are all key indicators that you are in a classroom full of students who couldn’t care less about their educational success.

The year is 2015, and advocates like Malala Yousafzai are still campaigning for the ability to acquire an education in countries like Pakistan.

And, in first world countries like ours, kids are still reluctant to put effort forth in school.

It’s appalling how kids who are granted a free education have an attitude aimed towards academic failure.

Having a failing GPA is unacceptable.

A decent GPA is easily attainable at Oviedo High School, considering all of the resources available for us.

Nevertheless, some students keep their headphones in and their minds in a place away from success.

Hearing my frazzled and frustrated teachers rant about their lower-level classes disrespecting them is an event that occurs far too often.

Education is a privilege of which children all around the world are deprived.

It makes my blood boil to know that students at our school sit lazily at their desks without any intention to improve themselves or their studies.

Students who do not put effort forth in school are simply undeserving of the privilege that some would kill to have.

Malala Yousafzai was shot in the head in her struggle to be able to go to school.

Yet, kids are failing out of high school not because they are unintelligent, but because they simply do not care.

Education is the basis of a proactive society and a productive life.

If students won’t be respectful and take advantage of the beautiful opportunity at an education, they need to not waste their hard-working teachers time.

The time teachers spend on disrespectful and unmotivated students could have been spent on kids who actually want to succeed.

My standpoint on the issue is this: teachers and taxpayers put in a plethora of valuable time and money into granting all students equal opportunity at an education.

You can either take the gift or leave room for people who actually have goals.

Golfer feels like team misfit - but that’s okay

senior editor ALEX WHITE

For the past three years, golf has been my designated sport.

Although I am unbalanced and uncoordinated, I strive to be better for each match and tournament.

Being at the bottom of the pack isn’t that bad sometimes, though. I have not once felt pressure from my coach, parents, or teammates, and I am able to remain stress-free throughout every round.

It pains me to see girls I compete with from other schools beat themselves up and throw their clubs on the ground for hitting a bad shot. Why be stressed out?

It is just a game, right?

Although being at the bottom can be stress-free and easy, it does come with its negatives. The worst look any player can receive is that look of disappointment a coach gives you once you’ve hit a bad shot or just played bad entirely. The best players on my team have so much incredible talent that I wish every day to be more and more like them.

But, when I do play well, it’s like seeing a dog walk on its hind legs.

When it comes to competitive golf matches, playing with girls on the bottom of the pack can be fun. Typical situations include counting how many balls you hit

into the water, trying to find the ball that got stuck in a tree, ruining all of the nice grass with divots, falling repeatedly due to lack of balance, and chasing squirrels.

And of course, all us misfits must tee off last, which means by the time I’m done, my team has been done for about an hour.

When you’re an unskilled golfer like I am, other teams should always know to take precaution.

During the regional tournament at Spruce Creek Golf Club, my ball veered completely right and hit a poor Lake Mary girl in the leg. She had to keep ice on her leg the entire round. She also had a red welt the size of two golf balls as a souvenir. But she played much better after that, so I guess I’m a good luck charm.

I am just so very lucky that my team is so incredibly talented. The top four players on the team (not me) led us to second place in the district tournament and third in regionals.

Above all, although I am clearly a misfit of the golf course, my teammates don’t treat me as one. They’ve always treated me as an important team member and I am so thankful for their support. They always say that even though I don’t assist them in winning, I am the “glue” of the team for always making everyone laugh.

At least I serve some sort of purpose.

I will most definitely miss my days as a golfer on the Lady Lion’s team.

So, even though I am clearly not good at the sport I’ve been slaving over for three years, I still have fun enjoying my team’s company.

I guess I sort of enjoy being an uncoordinated, disappointing, stress-free golf misfit.

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Should the U.S. grant asylum to Syrian refugees?

The United States is aiding the Syrian crisis enough WRITTEN BY NATHAN HADDAD The Syrian Refugee Crisis is a huge global issue, a solution for which the Unites States should support, but granting refugees asylum is not in our country’s best interest.

The U.S. has already acknowledged the global crisis, and is doing its fair share to help with global relief efforts.

According to an article by usnews.com, the U.S. has committed to spend $4.5 billion dollars to help address the refugee crisis.

The U.S. will spend over 4 billion, with a “b”, on aid for this refugee crisis. For a country $18 trillion in debt, four billion dollars is a huge investment.

If spending over four billion dollars isn’t enough effort from the U.S., then I don’t know what is.

I think we’ve met our global duty to help solve this problem, and granting refugees asylum is a very dangerous move for our country.

It’s easy to say we should allow refugees asylum out of kindness, but there are many questions that must be considered before we open our doors.

For a country with nearly eight million people unemployed, according to the departmentofnumbers.com, how can we afford to take in four million Syrian refugees?

Also, where would four million people go, and how could they be tracked?

How long would these people stay, and, for a country engaged in a fierce immigration debate, how can we just let in millions of undocumented people?

Another huge issue is security.

While the vast majority of the Syrian refugees are innocent people seeking safety, if we allow millions of unknown

people to enter the country, we could put our national security in grave danger.

Anyone could enter the country, and as the globe fights so hard against ISIS, opening our doors for millions of undocumented people seems foolish.

For a country that spends nearly an hour screening and security-checking normal Americans to board a simple plane flight, how can we open those same airports to people we don’t know?

According to an article by the LA Times, “Rep. Peter T. King, said during a June hearing that on-the-ground intelligence capabilities in Syria and Iraq are insufficient to identify asylum seekers with terrorist connections.”

The article goes on to say,”’Terrorists have made it known they want to manipulate the refugee program to sneak operatives to the West,’” Rep. Michael McCaul (R-Texas), who chairs the House Homeland Security Committee, said at the same hearing.”

The Syrian refugee crisis is a global issue. Considering the United States has committed over four billion dollars to help solve this crisis and the security risks, the country should not grant refugees asylum.

Refugees should be given a home in the U.S. WRITTEN BY STERLING CORUM Since 2011, a civil war outbreak in Syria has caused millions of refugees to flee its borders, but in recent months, these numbers have increased more.

In my opinion, these refugees should be admitted into the United States-without question.

The United States’ origins consist of migrants searching for freedom to practice their beliefs.

Our country initially developed from colonists fleeing crisis, religious persecution or discontent with their current government, and Syrians should be allowed the same opportunity.

America stands for liberty, and this virtue has stood the test of time.

Why should we change what we have accepted and valued for so long?

Not only is it our duty as American citizens to provide these refugees with safety and a secure, welcoming place to call home, but their arrival could provide us with benefits as well.

Refugees can economically improve America by filling in any lower class jobs for when Americans are overqualified.

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They will create more economic opportunities, stimulate entrepreneurship, and expand our labor force.

In order to prevent debt, these refugees could be admitted without welfare benefits, so they don’t create any negative economic effects.

In addition to what Syrian refugees could do to help improve our country, they are in need of protection.

Opening the doors to America can create life-saving opportunities for refugees who are in desperate need of relocation.

When governments hold resources that could potentially alleviate the problem, but withhold it from those in need, they are a part of the issue.

Ignoring the problems makes us to blame.

Thousands of children and adults are currently displaced from their homes in Syria, and by admitting them into the United States, we can help them astronomically.

Refugees have almost no sources for clean water, food or shelter, and the resources we have in the United States can save lives.

All in all, the most financially prosperous country on the face of the earth does have a moral obligation to help aid with the crisis.

We should listen to other world leaders such as German chancellor Angela Merkel, in that nations around the world that can, should help aid with the crisis.

All in all, the United States should grant asylum to Syrian refugees, it is the morally right thing to do.

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Steering toward the future Students construct careers through auto program WRITTEN BY JESICA LITTON The auto program is a place for handson learning, and an environment that focuses on a positive future. Donated cars from dealerships, colleges or the state allow students from 9th through 12th grade to get a firm grasp on reality and the automotive field. This program was established in 1969 by the state of Florida, and has helped many students become successful.

Students join for various reasons.

“I joined because I wanted to learn more about vehicles, so if I break down I know how to fix it,” said senior Lindsee Howard.

Senior Dalten Paddock, however, has a different purpose for taking the classes.

“I was interested in automotive, and I want a career in it,” Paddock said.

Although students enrolled in the auto program for different reasons, most share similar thoughts about the program.

“I get to work on something I enjoy,” said Junior Zach Robinson.

Howard agrees.

“It rocks! And you actually learn how to do stuff unlike my other classes,” Howard said.

Senior Josiah Jarett thinks the auto program has real-world applications.

“The lessons I learn in class are valuable life lessons that I can use and make some money off of,” Jarett said.

It’s not just current students that experience these benefits. Cyle Hallam,

age 23, is a former automotive student.

“I now work full time as a diesel mechanic, and having an auto experience at Oviedo High School really helped me out,” Hallam said.

Most of the students, both former and current, agree that having a teacher who dedicates a lot of personal time to the program is a great help. According to automotive technology teacher Tom Sterling, a safe, successful learning experience requires a lot of dedication.

“I’ll spend a Saturday or Sunday here, and on nights after January, I’ll spend like 60-80 hours a week,” Sterling said.

The automotive team is getting ready for the national competition in New York.

Sterling says many kids get a solid understanding of the mechanical field from taking this program, and may go on to bigger and better things.

“About half of the kids in the auto program finish up in the mechanical field, like a mechanical engineer,” Sterling said.

“The fun part is when they really have a grasp on something, and I enjoy watching them learn it. They can do it by themselves and that is the most rewarding part of the job.”

Hallam is an example of how the automotive program can impact the lives of students.

“Looking back, I’m very happy with myself for taking the automotive program,” Hallam said. “It really helped me achieve my goals in life.”

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WORKING MECHANICS MAGIC. Juniors Zach Robinson and Boyd Tootle work to remove the engine from a Buick. Projects like these are common in Auto Five and Six.

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The Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) test costs $71. Automotive class students take the test at no personal cost.

The average person who doesn’t know how to fix their vehicle pays $90-$140 per year just in labor rates, not including the cost of parts. People who bring their cars to the automotive program only pay for parts. Labor is the students learning experience.

The passing rate for Sterling’s classes on the Central Florida Auto Dealer Association test is 97%.

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Social (media) studies connect AP World History teacher Kevin Wainscott’s sophomores get into pairs and pull out their phones for class.

A question appears on the projector.

The pairs go to Twitter and try to compose an answer in 140 characters.

“I can just see everybody’s responses at once and I can organize them,” Wainscott said. “So instead of one kid raising their hand and answering the question I can get everybody to respond pretty much at once, I can see where they are as far as understanding and I can favorite the ones that have the most information and then everybody else can see ‘okay that’s what I need to know.’”

AP Government teacher Daniel Cowgill, on the other hand, uses Twitter to make additional information available to his students, as well as answer their questions.

“You get an opportunity to engage with students in a little bit of a different way, you get to share things that you normally wouldn’t get to share in the classroom,” Cowgill said. “Through the usage of my Twitter account I am able to share news stories, help answer questions that students may have had in class and things like that.”

Economics teacher Bill Bronga thinks that social media makes him more relatable to his students despite a significant age gap.

“I think that they like that I am using something that they use,” Bronga said. “I’m a lot older than them, so right away that sometimes keeps you from relating to them.

But when they see that you are making an effort to do something that they like to do, I think that helps all around the classroom, just kind of helps the overall attitude in the classroom.”

However, not all teachers view social media as a necessity for connecting to students. These teachers have other ways of incorporating technology into their classroom.

“Their whole book has QR codes in it for every example, I have morning homework help at 6:45 am daily, I have a homework hotline that I update daily, I use remind. com, all my notes and homework is on

Canvas,” said Algebra 1 teacher Betty Westhelle. “I don’t feel the need for ‘instant’ communication with my students. If I feel that need, I use remind.com.”

Cowgill stressed the importance of keeping their school social media accounts purely professional. One way he accomplishes this is by not following students while they are still in his class.

“When it comes to following students I generally, with Twitter, won’t follow anybody back until after they graduate,” Cowgill said.

“That prevents a lot of the DMing [Direct Messaging] and things like that which get teachers into issues. I think it’s important that when you post things on those social media websites that you’re using the same type of guidance that you would use for language in the classroom.

After his seniors graduate, however, their interaction on social media becomes less formal. Cowgill enjoys the opportunity to see how his students continue to grow after high school.

“I think it’s interesting to see, and especially with students who graduated, where their mindsets are and where they’re getting their information,” Cowgill said. “One of the things I always warn my students about is that if they friend me on Facebook then I’m going to continue to educate them after they graduate. I think a lot of times if you’ve made a good impact on a student when they are in your classroom they still value your input after they’ve left.”

AP economics teacher Bryan Singer believes that social media improves the student-teacher relationship by encouraging mutual respect.

“I feel like it has brought us closer,” Singer said. “I feel like, as teachers we have to remember that students are human beings. A lot of teachers, maybe not at Oviedo High School, have kind of seen this dichotomous relationship where we push away from them.”

However, Singer strives to do the opposite by connecting with his students on social media.

“I feel as though we get more out of our students, our students are more willing to pay attention, to care, to work, if you treat them on the same level and have the same respect for them,” Singer said. “I think Twitter helps break down some of those boundaries.”

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TRANSITIONING

HIS STORY BRYAN SINGER’S EXPERIENCE

WITH CHILDHOOD POVERTY WRITTEN BY ALEX WHITE

Struggling at the poverty level since birth, AP macroeconomics teacher Bryan Singer explains his childhood experiences with financial troubles.

“My family and I grew up really poor.

There were 13 of us living in a threebedroom house,” Singer said. “I was at or below the poverty level until my sophomore year of college and was homeless the year before.”

Since both of Singer’s parents were drug addicts, he was raised primarily by his grandparents. Singer gives insight into the daily struggles that came with poverty.

“Food became the biggest daily struggle,” Singer said. “There were days where I wouldn’t eat just so my sister was able to. As silly as it sounds, it’s so great to know that now if I want a cheeseburger, I can actually go out and get one, that’s not a liberty I grew up with. There was also not a lot of room in my house so my brother, myself, and my mother would all sleep on a twin bed.”

Although Singer dealt with problems others didn’t have to, he finds he appreciates certain aspects of life because of the situation he faced.

“I appreciate all the things that I own.

No matter how bad my daily struggles may be now, at least I am not homeless anymore,” Singer said. “I have things so good compared to my past life. Being at the poverty level really just helped me appreciate life--how it is now --so much

more.”

“Also, to know that I ended up on the other side and pulled out of financial troubles, makes me know that others can get out of poverty as well,” Singer said. “There’s something better on the other end if they’re willing to work toward it.”

Singer reflects on the lowest point during his years of poverty.

“During my freshmen year of high school, my siblings and I were moving to my grandparents’ house. We didn’t know when our next meal was going to be or whether or not we had enough money to pay the rent,” Singer said.

“I was a straight A student in eighth grade, but at this point in ninth grade I had a 1.6 GPA. The teacher which cemented my desire to be a teacher, Roxanne Sanders, sat me down and we sorted out my grades, and made plans to get my GPA up to where it needed to be. It was my lowest and highest moment. I still talk to that teacher today and I love her more than life itself.”

Singer gives advice to students who may be going through a situation similar to what he faced in high school.

“Just know that it’s not permanent, and asking for help is not a weakness,” Singer said. “It took me so long to realize that, but you are not any worse for getting help. When dealing with this kind of circumstance, it’s what you do with it that defines you, not the circumstance itself.”

Teens overcome finan WRITTEN BY CONNOR COMPTON

A group of friends wait in line to buy their homecoming tickets, but one of them can’t go. She tells the others that she has family coming in from out of town the day of Homecoming; in reality, she cannot afford the school lunch, let alone a homecoming ticket.

There are more than 15 cases of homelessness on campus, and more than 36% of students are on the school’s free and reduced lunch plan.

Student poverty is a real issue, but sometimes it is invisible to the majority of the campus.

The school has programs to help out those who are in need. Not only does the school have its own food pantry, it also helps out families with holidays and Thanksgiving.

Students have to figure out how to live with low-income lifestyles.

“It makes me upset that we never have enough money for things,” said junior Erica Martinez.* “I see my mother struggling on a daily basis to provide for us,” Martinez said. “My dad didn’t graduate high school or get a diploma so he is unable to help.”

Junior Sarah Thompson* says the hardest things for her to overcome are things that normal teens don’t have to think about.

“Money has been the biggest obstacle because if you want to do anything you

need to have money,” Thompson said. “If you want to play a sport, that costs money.

If you want to join a club, that costs money.

My father doesn’t let me do a lot to begin with.”

These students’ daily routines differ from others.

“On a daily basis, I go to school, then I come home to go to work with my mother,” Martinez said. “I started working there a month ago and am trying to help my mom get by.”

Thompson’s home responsibilities require her to focus on achievement.

“My main responsibilities are keeping the house clean, keeping my grades up [never below a B], and making sure I am playing the best I can for lacrosse,” Thompson said.

Since she is often unable to receive new things when her friends do, Martinez sometimes will get jealous.

“I only get something new maybe once a year,” Martinez said. “I get jealous and very sad when they show off their new items. I don’t have the money to get some nice things.”

For some, this lack of awareness was visible during this year’s Las Vegasthemed Homecoming week, on a day themed “Rags to Riches.” Some students believe that the day could be taken as offensive to some people.

“I didn’t like the Rags to Riches Homecoming day,” said senior Chelsea

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ncially troubling lives Thompson also aims to be successful.

“I want to make something for myself,” Thompson said. “I don’t want anything else to define me. I want to say, ‘Hey, I did something.’”

Thompson has a specific plan.

“After high school I am going to go to University of Oregon to study anthropology,” Thompson said. “I want to minor in digital forensics. Then I plan on attending the University of Tennessee to become a forensic anthropologist.”

Though they plan to work for their success, if they had all the money in the world, each student would use it.

“If I had all the money in the world, I would first pay off all my bills,” Martinez said. “Then I would try to go to a good college and be successful for not only me, but my family as well.”

Myers would also attend college if granted all the money in the world.

“I would want to go to college and get a job in cosmetology to provide for my family and succeed in life,” Myers said. “I want to be better than the example that was set for me, and aspire to do better.”

Thompson’s response differed from the others’ responses.

“If I had all the money in the world I would donate it to charities, and a big amount to cancer research,” Thompson said. “But most of all, I would take care of my family and let them live a fun life.”

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“I didn’t find it offensive,” Martinez said. “I wasn’t thinking about that, but I do feel that people that are homeless or in a low-income family would find that offensive because that’s their life and I could see how it could be offensive to them.”

Looking at her family’s situation, Martinez explains what she would do if in her mother’s place.

“If I were my mother, I would not have had kids so early in life,” Martinez said. “I would also have gone to college right out of high school.”

Like many students, Martinez has goals for future success.

“My mom is the only one working and she struggles to pay the bills and doesn’t have money for much else,” Martinez said.

“It makes me want to graduate college and get the degrees that I want. I strive to get a good job, provide for my family, and be successful in life.”

However, Martinez has a goal that goes beyond just financial security.

“I want to go into physiology because I would like to deal with children that have been in the same situation as me, or like me,” Martinez said.

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Girls set S.T.E.M.

dreams into MOTION Women in STEM defy gender stereotypes through pursuit of careers against the gender norm

This statistic may be intimidating to some aspiring women.

ILLUSTRATION BY BRIA-OLLIVIERRE Math teacher Saida Hussein WILLIAMS attested to that.

“As a female, it has been more Popular internet hashtags such as “#ILookLikeAnEngineer” make it difficult to stand out and have my clear that women are attempting to opinion heard because we are crush the sexist stereotypes against their passions and goals within the looked at as the inferior fields of STEM: science, technology, gender,” Hussein said.

“Since more males engineering, and math.

Women at Oviedo High School are dominate the field of mathematics, their following suit.

With a passion for math and a drive opinion seems to matter towards success, junior Bobie Gill more.”

Hussein said that excels within the fields of STEM. She says stereotypes will not get in as the number of men the way of her dream of becoming a going into the fields of STEM increases, so computer engineer.

“I think that being a woman going does the stereotype.

Nevertheless, into a STEM career could be a she rose above disadvantage,” Gill said. prejudice.

“Women may be treated as the the unfair lesser of the two since men are seen The to have more of an understanding of s t e r e o t y p e s software, and so on,” Gill said. “Which did not falter her success, is not true.”

According to Brian L. Yoder in E​ i n t e l l i g e n c e , ngineering by the Numbers, t​ he and skill within percentage of engineering degrees her field of work. given to men is 81.6%.

Hussein Women, on the other hand, come in encourages at a meager 18.4%.

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other young women to do the same.

“I want to tell girls to not be discouraged. Your opinion matters. You’re strong. And, most of all, you are just as smart as any male in the room,” she said.

Junior Madison Hindman, an aspiring mechanical engineer, shares the same strong mindset.

“I​do not feel that I am defying any stereotypes,” said Hindman.

“Because, though limited, there have been women involved in STEM fields for years.

I have b e e n exposed to strong women in STEM fields my w h o l e

life, from my mother to my next door neighbor.

Even though the statistics are against women, Hindman said that they are immensely needed within these fields.

“I feel it is important and an advantage to have women involved in STEM careers,” Hindman said.

“We provide a fresh point of view and new ideas to problem solving.” .

Although women are equally as capable as men, obliterating the stigma against women in these rigorous fields is an uphill battle.

“We need to help people understand that you don’t have to be a male to go into these careers,” Gill said.

“Women are just as smart and deserve the recognition for their accomplishments.”

It is clear that the importance of STEM fields should not be downplayed by the ongoing struggle of gender inequality, according to Hindman.

“STEM is our homes, our cars, our technology and most anything else that we use on a daily basis,” Hindman said.

“STEM is a way of improving our lives and moving forward in hopes of the best future possible.”

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GIVING

ALL OVER

PUMPKIN SPICE WRITTEN BY DANIELLE GRIFFITHS

ILLUSTRATION BY BRIA-OLLIVIERRE WILLIAMS

WHAT ARE YOU

THANKFUL FOR? I’M THANKFUL FOR ALL THE SOLDIERS THAT FIGHT FOR OUR COUNTRY BECAUSE IF THEY DIDN’T, WE WOULDN’T BE ABLE TO DO THE THINGS WE DO NOW.

-FRESHMAN CASSIDY GILLIS

I’M THANKFUL FOR MY PARENTS, MY HEALTHY CHILDREN, AND MY WONDER PUPPIES!

-TEACHER MARZIA VITALI

I’M THANKFUL FOR THE MUSIC IN MY LIFE, BECAUSE MUSIC IS THE ONLY WAY I CAN EXPRESS MYSELF.

-FRESHMAN ALIA BARCHUS

I AM THANKFUL FOR GOOD HEALTH, HAVING A JOB I ENJOY COMING TO, HAVING A LOVING FAMILY, MY COWORKERS, MY STUDENTS, AND THE BETAS THAT KEEP ME BUSY!

-TEACHER DEBORAH SHEA

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Most People think of Thanksgiving as a time of harvest, feasting and family. Others see it being a challenging time.

Many students don’t get to see their loved ones or relatives during the holidays because of distance, finances, or other circumstances.

“It’s sad, because I was so used to hanging out with my family, and doing everything I usually do, but now I can’t because of the distance and what-not,” said junior Annette Parrilla, whose family lives in Puerto Rico.

She also misses the fun and feeling of being at home.

“We would have a traditional meal with a Latin twist, so we would eat turkey,” Parrilla said.

The distance has also changed the original tradition.

“Instead of being a big family dinner, it will be just me, my mom and my sister, and it’s not really what I’m used to,” Parrila said.

Sophomore Yelizza’s Mercedes, has many relatives in the Dominican Republic.

“It’s kind of bad when we celebrate it: there’s a couple of things that we do that reminds us of them,” Mercedes said.

According to Statistic Brain, 39 million people will travel for Thanksgiving and pay $56.18 for a Thanksgiving dinner for one average family. Americans will therefore spend around 2.9 million dollars altogether. Also, as explained by the United States Department of Transportation, visiting friends and family is the single biggest reason Americans travel during the holidays, while business travel accounts for 17 percent of longdistance trips during the remainder of the year.

Pumpkin spice is everywhere. There is pumpkin spice ice cream and even pumpkin spice kale chips.

One thing that is not well-known is that when fall comes to an end, the pumpkin spice flavored product’s sales on online shops, such as eBay, rise.

There is something about pumpkin spice a lot of people seem to love.

“I love the taste of pumpkin spice,” said sophomore Ava Cronen. “It is really sweet, satisfying, and it reminds me of fall.”

Pumpkin spice has become so widespread that there is more than just the Pumpkin Spice Latte (PSL) at Starbucks, the product often credited with starting the crazeStudents have tried some of these other products.

“I’ve had the Pumpkin Spice Lattes, muffins, and glazed Munchkins from Dunkin’ Donuts.” said sophomore Hailey Rodrigues.

To add, there are pumpkin spice yogurts, candy corn, and even Hershey’s Kisses.

Until this fall, Starbucks never included real pumpkin in their famous Pumpkin Spice Lattes, but now they have added actual pumpkin into the drink and removed the caramel coloring.

Pumpkin Spice is everywhere, and there are reasons that some people enjoy the flavor pumpkin spice.

“Pumpkin spice is completely a fall flavor, and it fills me with warmth.” said sophomore Kamryn Broennle.“Pumpkin spice makes us feel like the weather is colder.”

Pumpkin spice plays a mental role for people who live in Florida.

“Pumpkin spice gives Florida more of a feeling of it actually being fall,” said sophomore Juan Pena.

However, others have never had something pumpkin spice flavored before.

“I haven’t tried it because I don’t like those kind of things,” said freshman Armando Ortiz.

There are also people who have had it, but they did not seem to enjoy it.

“When I tried it, it wasn’t all that great,” said senior Paige Convoy.

Another student explained why they didn’t enjoy pumpkin spice.

“I tried a Starbucks pumpkin spice latte, and I’m not sure how to describe the taste, but it wasn’t pumpkin­y at all,” said sophomore Austin Lampe.

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New Horizons helps students overcome challenges WRITTEN BY KRISLYNN KEETON

New Horizons Teacher, Kimberly Fann, spends her days listening to all sorts of problems from depression to bullying to family-related issues and she loves it.

“I enjoy being at Oviedo High School because the kids here come from different backgrounds and they come with different problems and issues, so that gives me a wide variety of people I’m working with,” Fann said. “I think the kids here are really great. They enjoy school for the most part, they enjoy their friends, and they’re enjoying this part of life. It’s fun to see high-schoolers go through that. And I love the staff I work with. They’re amazing.”

Fann, who started working at OHS near the end of the school year last year, is the counselor for the New Horizons program.

“The New Horizon’s program is a counseling program for individuals or group counseling. It is based on drug and alcohol prevention, school behavioral issues, anger management, and coping skills,” Fann said. “However, I see students for a wide variety of reasons. I see kids for everything from depression and anxiety, to family and friend issues, to self-harm and suicidal idealizations, to bullying, etc. I see students for anything mental health related. I, also, do crisis counseling if students are having a really rough time and are in need of counseling as soon as possible.”

Working with high school students, according to Fann, has its rewards and difficulties.

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DISCUSSIONS OPEN MINDS. The New Horizons teacher, Kimberly Fann, speaks to students in a group session.

“Sometimes it’s easy; sometimes it’s difficult to do what I do,” Fann said. “It’s easy because I love working with the kids at this school and high-schoolers in general, so that makes me love my job.

And then there is another part of it that is very difficult, which is seeing the kids go through really tough things. But that’s

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the reality of it and the fact that I get to help them through their process is very rewarding.”

Any student is welcome to visit Fann at any time throughout the school day.

“All of the counseling is confidential, it stays between the client and I unless they are in danger of harming themselves

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or if they’re getting abused or something urgent like that,” Fann said. “If students are interested in the program, they can either swing by my office which is located downstairs building eight next to the discipline office to make an appointment to talk. I am always available to listen and do the best I can to help.”

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PREP FOR LIFTOFF. Freshman Ruth Tufts and senior Octavio Mercedes construct bottle rockets for competition. Preparations begin well before the competition, which takes place in April each year.

In physics teacher Chris Capp’s room, members of the Science, Engineering, Communications, Math, and Education [SECME] club move through the cycle of project creation.

There’s a flow and pattern to it: grabbing supplies, going back, brainstorming, briefly pausing to build and add on to their project before starting again. “[SECME club] students get more experience in the STEM Fields (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math), you kind of get to explore more fields, and see if you enjoy them,” Capp said.

During the 2015 competition, the team, made up primarily of seniors, won the banner, bridge, rocket, glider and egg drop competitions.

This year, the club members attempt to find ways to continue the run, even though they have lost the previous leaders of the team’s success.

“This year we are getting our materials ready earlier, and started to work earlier, basically do everything earlier, with our strategies set and materials done early,” said sophomore Olivia Mulligan.

According to senior Octavio Mercedes, club members create engineering projects to compete in several competitions, starting with the regional competition at the University of Central Florida on April 17.

This year, there are so many people in the club that not everyone will be able to compete in this competition, so the biggest issue is deciding who to cut.

“We have a lot of new people this year, and I don’t

expect everyone to be able to compete at community level,” said sophomore Payton Bogert.

Each competition team has to learn to work together with the additional people.

“Honestly, we all work well together, and even though it’s a competition, we care more about having fun,” Bogert said.

Within each team of two to three people, there are builders, brain-stormers, and the manager.

“We work together as a team; we usually have a single person work with Mr. Capp, and everyone has a say in the project though,” Mulligan said.

Everyone has to be extraordinarily creative to come up with ideas never seen before by SECME, such as using fluid dynamics for egg drop and creating new wing designs for the glider competition.

“It teaches a certain discipline for creativity and it shows that it is okay to think outside the box,” said senior Morgan Greco.

One of this year’s seniors, club president Morgan Simonds, stepped up to take leadership of the club.

Simonds was a part of the team that won the most competitions.

“I was the most successful last year and I hope to mentor other people this year,” Simonds said.

With this year’s bar set so high, plus the overflowing amount of members, competition fever has raged on not just within the club, but against other schools.

“Any and all schools are a threat to us, but no one can beat us,” Mulligan said.

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MILITARY RELATIONS CALL FOR ADAPTATIONS ILLUSTRATION BY CALEB MINUS WRITTEN BY PAIGE SIMPSON Around 2,266,883 American citizens make up the American military, including the Army, Air Force, Navy, and Marines.

Those men and women dedicate their lives to serve and protect their country accept the fact that they must leave behind their family and friends.

Many students and staff are affected by the distance caused by the military, whether through ROTC, family relations, friendships, and relationships.

Sophomore Wesley Ferino’s aunt, Senior Chief Petty Officer Janette Wright, served in the United States Navy.

Although initially Wright joined the Navy to get a college education, she grew to love her position and completed twenty years of service.

Ferino said that he wouldn’t get to see her, on average, for two to four months.

“Not seeing her all the time- especially on holidays- that was really hard, since her and I were close,” Ferino said. “She was originally a part of the reserves, then she went to active duty, which was also really

hard to adjust to.”

Many of those connected to military personnel agree that not seeing their loved ones on a daily base is the hardest part.

“It’s hard for me because I used to see him every day, and now I don’t get to talk to him as much,” said senior Danielle Appleget about her boyfriend, Dylan Cannon. “I check the mail, and I check my phone more often because I used to text him 24/7.”

Cannon is the leader of his platoon in basic boot camp training. After nine weeks of basic training, he will graduate in early Dec. After that, Cannon will go back for advanced training.

Appleget reflects about how Cannon’s military enlistment has affected her.

“I feel like it affects me positively, because it definitely opened my eyes to how others deal with people they know in the military, and my other friendships have become stronger, ” Appleget said. “It’s been hard, but at the same time it’s been good; it’s cliché, but distance does make the heart fonder.”

The military plays an important role in American lives by protecting and giving a

sense of safety.

“I think it’s important, whether a romantic relationship or a family relationship, for people to know what goes on in the military, and how it works,” Appleget said. “To me a military relationship means loyalty.”

Like Cannon, senior Harper Bolt’s boyfriend is training to be in the military.

Bolt’s boyfriend, Cadet Noah Harper, has been at the Coast Guard Academy for about five months. He’ll remain at the academy for four years, then will be in service for five years, or more, if he chooses.

Bolt says her boyfriend’s departure is hard.

“I miss having him around, but it’s nice to see him enjoying it and enjoying the atmosphere,” Bolt said. “Him being happy makes me happy, and I’ve learned to be more independent.”

Honors Statistics teacher Angela Kilmer’s husband was a Navy Seal for ten years. For the past six years, Kilmer has been working as a contractor, but is now home.

“When he first left, I had to essentially

become a single parent which was a struggle,” Kilmer said. “My daily life was a little more restricted than when my husband was home; we have two children, so I had to arrange transportation for them.”

Kilmer explains the difficulties of having a military relationship.

“When I would see something in the news about things that were happening overseas, I would worry: not knowing what’s going on, where he was, and what he was doing,” Kilmer said.

“I felt a whole lot better when I heard from him, and I did a lot of praying in the meantime.”

Kilmer holds military members and their family members in the highest regards.

“I have a great deal of respect for all the men and women both those in the military and those at home,” Kilmer said. “It takes a lot of commitment, it takes a lot of courage, and they need support from all the people they have at home.”

“We are die-hard Americans who are very proud of our country, what it stands for and in order to maintain our freedom it takes the dedication of those in the military,” Kilmer said.

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Destiny: The Taken King

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REVIEWED BY GILLIAN LANDWEHR Nathan Skyes from British boy band, The Wanted has released his own single called Kiss Me Quick, making his debut in his solo career since The Wanted broke up.

Skyes has an eclectic style. Kiss Me Quick is a mix of pop and blues. The instruments are different from a normal pop song as trumpets power over everything.

He has a unique, soul-style, but personally, I don’t like it, it’s too repetitive. It’s one of the overplayed songs that run every hour on the radio stations and get stuck in your head.

This song sounds better in the acoustic version. His voice is more laid back and sounds cleaner.

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Video game fulfills reviewer’s hope for action REVIEWED BY DECLAN MCCOY

Quantico Drama T.V Show REVIEWED BY NIYATI SHAH

Action-packed, riveting, and topical, ABC family’s new TV series, Quantico, captures the attention of all viewers. The protagonist, Alex Parrish, played by Bollywood celebrity Priyanka Chopra, exudes a sense of female dominance. The first episode, “Run” shows the aftermath of a lethal terrorist attack on New York’s Grand Central Terminal along with the throng of FBI agents striving to find the suspect, Alex.

Later Alex will try to find the true terrorist and prove that she wasn’t the bomber. The cinematography and the dialogue of the agents throughout the episodes keep the pace of the series upbeat!

13 Reasons Why Fiction

Book Review REVIEWED BY BRYN GARICK Jay Asher creates stunning novels that make you never want to let the book out of your hands. 13 Reasons Why didn’t disappoint.

13 Reasons Why is a book centered on Clay Jensen, a

Since Destiny’s release in September of 2014, Bungee has never ceased to come up with improvements that keep players coming back for more.

With The Taken King’s release marking year two for the popular game, Bungee really stepped up their game with regards to their characteristic Easter eggs and hidden content.

As more people around the world explored the depths of “the taken king,” a plethora of new secrets, hidden chest, and secret weapons have been discovered.

From the new swords “arc edge,” “sol edge” and their exotic counterparts, and “void edge” to the nearly impossible-to-get exotic sniper “black spindle,” there’s a whole lot to explore.

One such secret is the chest aptly named “a scent is key.”

To get this chest I had to launch shy high school boy. Clay comes home one day to find a package addressed to him.

In the box there are 13 cassette tapes, each carefully marked with a number 1-13, plus sides A and B. Clay begins to listen to these tapes and discovers that they are from Hannah Baker, the girl from his school who killed herself a couple weeks prior.

Clay is immediately wrapped up in the words of the girl he had a crush on. He finds himself listening to Hannah’s words as she

Dreadnaught: Patrol and stand in a side cave on the right side of the map by the mausoleum. After about 30-45 seconds, an aura called “the scent of the worm” appeared and I had a single minute to race all the way to the other end of the map where a chest awaited me, filled with goodies.

Destiny, despite its numerous strengths, had a fatal flaw in its flimsy storytelling, and its seeming indifference to the plot left a lot of players starving for more answers to so many questions.

The Taken King definitely made an effort to bridge some of the gaps left by the Vanilla Destiny story. For one, TTC goes more into detail about what happened to Eris Morn and her team on the moon when they went to fight Crota, the son of TTC’s main antagonist Oryx.

Another is how they really explained and elaborated on the danger and motivation of Oryx. In the

Vanilla story there’s no really clear danger or actual threat. With Oryx it’s clear that if you don’t destroy him, the entire universe is at stake.

I really did enjoy the attempt they made to truly elaborate on their original universe and its inhabitants.

The most anticipated part, the part that fans have been waiting for with increasing impatience: The King’s Fall Raid, arguably the most important aspect of the new game.

To even attempt it, the recommended level is 290 light. The path to 290 light is a long and involved one.

In my opinion, the fastest way to get to 290 is just to do light level 240 strikes for hours, because the more strikes I did, legendary engrams started becoming more and more prevalent as a strike reward.

I went from about 240 to 288 in a matter of days from all of the strikes I played.

explains the 13 reasons she killed herself.

Throughout the book, you follow Clay as he provides you with the insight you need to understand Hannah’s reasons.

You experience his reactions to the different tapes and you witness his passion as you are taken on the emotional roller coaster of the book.

This hauntingly beautiful book has a somber mood. Asher captivates his audience with his use of simple words and complex plot

line.

13 Reasons Why is a stunning book that highlights the power of rumors and bullying.

Hannah’s story may be a bit more in all than an average teenager has to go through, but her story still hits home because her tragic 13 reasons are things that anyone can go through.

Jay Asher created a story that will leave your head reeling.

Hannah Baker’s story brings light into Clay Jensen life and millions of readers around the world as she explains the 13 different reasons that she ended her life.

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The Martian Movie

Fantasy/ Science fiction

The adventure begins REVIEWED BY FERN SILVA

GOOD REPELS EVIL. Characters fight off vampires.

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“Dracula” binds audience in dark spell REVIEWED BY FAIZ UDDIN

I’m honored that I am the one who gets to write a review about this magnificent play.

I loved the whole concept of the play. The fear that hits your bones makes you anxious to see what comes next. You can connect to the struggle to protect the ones you love.

“Dracula” is the first production of 2015 directed by drama teacher and Thespian Troupe 4564 sponsor Tim Carter and is well-made.

With two acts, this play lasts about three hours (including intermission).

The cast stars senior Ethan Smith (Dracula), junior Daniel Butterfield (Jonathan), junior Elliana Rogers (Mina), senior Bailey Stevens (Lucy), senior Joey Kent (Renfield), junior Alex Petty (Van Helsing), and freshman Cameron Garrow (Dr. Seward).

I was one of the lucky few who got to watch a pre-showing of the play in

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my Humanities I class.

The pre-showing gave me the general idea of what the play was about, which later helped me figure out what was going on.

The actors did a wonderful job of performing; they were all in character the whole show, with few errors. At the beginning on the play the stage was set for a funeral for one the character named Lucy, who was killed by Dracula himself.

The remaining characters, Jonathan, Mina, Van Helsing, and Seward were all confused by Lucy’s mysterious death. They soon realize that Dracula, Dr. Seward’s next door neighbor, is after Jonathan’s wife, Mina.

Both sides, good vs. evil, come to play, and like all stories, evil eventually loses.

The set of each scene gives a unique sense of what is to happen, as does the music. The different lighting sets the mood of the entire play.

Most of the time, the scenes were dark and gloomy, as if the play itself had an essence of its own.

The theater department did a wonderful job on this play. I look forward on their upcoming plays later this year, and wish the best of luck to future cast members.

DARK SEDUCTIVE WIVES. These actresses

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really highlight their acting skills by keeping composure on stage.

Ridley Scott, the mind that brought you Alien, and Blade Runner, brings you his newest marvel, The Martian.

Ridley Scott’s newest movie stars Matt Damon, who is known for his work in Interstellar and Saving Private Ryan, and Kristen Wiig, known for her work in Despicable Me 2, as well as in How to Train your dragons (1-2).

The main plot of The Martian revolves around a manned mission to Mars. The botanist, Mark Watney, is stranded on the red planet after a fierce sandstorm had left him separated from the rest of his team.

Now he must simply survive on the barren planet, as NASA and the rest of the world decide what to do for him.

The Martian is an overall masterpiece of scientific correctness, dramatic storytelling, and a weird sense of comedy.

The screenwriters of The Martian somehow made this gargantuan, plain desert into a place of mystery and wonder.

Scott’s use of the movie’s inspiring soundtrack, as well as large, gorgeous shots, and a beautiful sense of wonder in this literal alien land, will make anyone’s jawdrop in complete awe.

Not everything is about how the movie looks. The story behind The Martian is something that could very well happen.

It highlights the human instinct of survival and the glory of triumph in the face of nearly inescapable doom.

The movie will make you watch in horror as you watch a sudden dynamic turn turn take place, while also making you cheer and clap as any triumphant moment happens for the lovable protagonist, Mark Watney.

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By Marie Lu

By Sara Raasch

-Once upon a time, a girl had a father, a prince, a society of friends.

Then they betrayed her, and she destroyed them all.

-This thrilling fantasy filled with shocking twists and heart-pounding action.

-Don’t miss the Hagerty vs.

Oviedo home soccer game on Nov. 4

-Check out the winter showcase this Dec.* in the auditorium *Dates will be announced later this quarter

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Hearthstone

WRITTEN BY DOUG CHIODINI

As a free-to-play app that is an adaptation of a virtual card game, Hearthstone carries over the concept and gameplay from the computer version perfectly.

Hearthstone is a balanced blend of strategy and luck; it creates a fun environment for players of all kinds.

Players use 30 of the 698 collectible cards to create a deck, which they use to duel other opponents, trying to reduce their life to zero.

The game allows players to be creative, expressing themselves through their style of play, whether it be trying to kill the opponent quickly, stalling them out or trying to get the maximum value from their cards. The varying strategies and combinations are what make the game unique. Although it’s tough to get into without either dedication or the willingness to spend a few dollars, once a player gets over the initial struggles, the game becomes extremely enjoyable and insanely fun.

WHAT GRINDS MY GEARS

WRITTEN BY DOUG CHIODINI

People who think they know everything, especially those who don’t, are infuriating nuisances who annoy and hinder those they try to help. Whether the person pretends to be an expert on a topic or just spits out answers to rhetorical questions, encountering a know-it-all is one of the most testing occasions in one’s life.

It’s understandable that someone would to sound smart, but in reality, most of the time know-it-alls end up looking dumb because they open their mouths when they should have just kept them shut.

Also, people can’t make up bits and pieces of information to sound educated. If WRITTEN BY FAIZ UDDIN someone “knows”, for example, that George Maddie Marlow and Tae W. Bush was the worst president in American Dye’s new country album Start history, they had better be able to back that Here was released on Aug. 28, up with sound reasoning and solid factual 2015. Personally, I don’t listen evidence.

On the topic of evidence: when someone to country songs, period, but gives an opinion to sound smart, it tips the when I was listening to Maddie boiling pot of rage, especially when others and Tae’s songs I considered believe them. Opinions are to be considered, checking out other country not accepted as fact, and if one forces their songs and other music. opinion on others, they lose all credibility.

In the album Start Here, both Maddie & Tae (like other Even worse is arguing using someone country arsis) talk about their love lives, their boy troubles, else’s opinions, especially on a personal broken hearts, and their losses. Within the song, there are topic. If someone can be easily swayed to fun, upbeat, instrumental beats, from drums and guitar. one side or the other, that typically means The instruments beats were why I continued to listen to the they didn’t know enough about the topic to album. It’s a good combination, matches the lyrics to each make their own opinion in the first place, song on the album. which shows their lack of credibility.

The album consists of 11 songs, and out of the 11, the When someone infringes on someone ones that I enjoyed the most were “Girl in a Country Song” else’s area of expertise, they just look just and “Smoke.” Again both contain content about how they plain stupid. An example: Taylor Swift telling rejected a boy that they liked. Keep in mind that Maddie Steph Curry how to shoot a basketball; it just & Tae are not Taylor Swift, who’s by far the most talented doesn’t happen.

The worst kind of know-it-all, however, country singer/songwriter. But, for new comers there not half bad. I look forward to their future album and hope only is one who forces their “knowledge” upon someone, even when that person clearly the best for them. This musical duo are on the rise fast, doesn’t want it. If someone wants to be left with the help of their producers Dot Record. alone, they should be left alone.

While I will admit that some know-it-alls actually know it all (or at least know a lot), they have no right to force their intellect on those who don’t ask for it.

Know-it-alls need to know when to talk and when to shut their mouths, keeping their “facts” to themselves.

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Short Stories WRITTEN BY YARITIZA CALVERT “I remember standing there, feeling my feet sinking into the sand and mud mixture underneath the dull yellow-tinted river that became a murky brown the deeper you got, with mysterious objects below. I remember the trees, the winding maze of trees that surrounded me. I felt the scattering fish brush against my leg and I jumped in fear. I felt like I was a part of this group of woods. We were all touched and manipulated by mankind and hidden in the forest.

I was the only living creature for the next mile.

My hair was knotted I smelled like I’ve been sweating blood for the past weeks. I Only wore a baggy shirt with short cotton shorts, but It didn’t even look like I was wearing shorts.

I remember having goose bumps even though it was a summer day. I remember sweating and splashing water on my face, but I didn’t know which was which dripping down my face. I remember trying to focus on everything I learned about survival in school, I remember looking hoping someone had a phone on them.

All I knew is I needed shelter water and food.

So I searched for water or anything I could drink. I know I could have just went to the river, but I could see the toxic chemicals floating on top of the water and that’s not what I was willing to drink.

I remember looking around and seeing ropes, and as I bent down to grab it, that’s when I heard the people. Someone was calling for us, and that’s when I heard hope, faith, and destiny.

I cried I tried screaming but my voice was almost gone. I threw rocks and I splashed water I tried to make as much sound as possible an-” “And that’s when we found you.”

“Yes,” I said trying to swallow my tears. “ Did you know any of the girls that were with you?”

“Yeah,” I said.

“My best friend, Samantha Quinn.”

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Guys, I know that for some unknown reason you cannot wrap your head around females.

Therefore I will make it a little clearer. Hold on and buckle down, cause I’m about to lay down the laws.

First scenario: Your usual guys’ night out. Of course, you’re gonna ask your lady because you think it’s the right thing to do.

Be prepared for her to say “of course, hun do whatever you want. I don’t care.” Plot twist: She does care, and if you act like she doesn’t, karma will hit. It will come at you like all the clothes you left at her house, or maybe your Xbox getting run over in the road.

Second scenario: Your sixth-month anniversary is coming up and you ask her what she wants. The usual answers: “Oh, nothing love, you’re all I want,” or “I’m okay, don’t spend your money on me.” Plot twist: In the head of your girl: “I’d love some flowers, and not your typical roses, I want some wild flowers,” or “I just loved those earrings the other day that I hinted to him about.” Beware, if you follow the verbal response and get her nothing, you will be silently hated for a good while.

You won’t soon forget that you got her nothing.

Third scenario: All your girl wants is a little attention. Plot twist: She actually wants all of your attention, 24/7, all day, every day. There is no escaping it, she wants to be all you think about and all you want.

See, it’s not that hard. Just do the opposite of what your girl says, unless she tells you not to do something. If she says not to do something nice for her, do it anyway. Just do what you feel is right, and you’ve got this thing handled, don’t worry about a thing. Plot twist: Actually, you’re bound to screw up somewhere in between the lines, at least once or twice, so just buy your girl some flowers every now and again,

and take her out. It’ll be okay.

Video of the Month WRITTEN BY FERN SILVA

‘Dear Fat People’

Nicole Arbour’s “Dear Fat People” video has blown up in social media. It targets the larger citizens of the world, stating how fat is disgusting and discussing the various health issues that arise from it.

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GIRL’S GOLF TEAM HARNESSES CLOSE-KNIT FRIENDSHIPS

happy family!”

Even with the short season, the girls still t takes time to get the perfect swing, just like keep in contact: keep in touch through a group it takes time to get the perfect team relation- chat, and they also see each other at school. ship. Throughout the season of any sport, Senior Ninna Cruz has been playing on the maintaining a good relationship is important, golf team for three years, and is good friends and for the girls’ golf team it is easy. The girls’ with her teammates. golf team’s relationship has allowed them to “My teammates and I have never gotten excel at all of the matches they have played in an argument, we are all super great friends in. Having practice time together leads to suc- that have each other’s back, no matter what,” cess at the matches.

Cruz said.

For some members, having practice after Senior Alex White has also been on the school is hard. Junior Reilly Fennell has been team for three years. She enjoys playing and playing on the golf team for two years and doesn’t focus on being over-competitive. wishes the season was longer, but acknowl“I’ve always thought that if you don’t take edges it is difficult. things too seriously or too harsh you can “During the season I can’t wait to finish, have a lot more fun.” White said. “If you don’t because trying to balance golf, academics, beat yourself up for hitting a bad shot then the and a social life is extremely stressful,” Fengame isn’t gruesome.” nell said.

The girls’ relationship with their coach, After the season is over, she realizes how honors physics teacher Sean Gallagher, is much she is going to miss everyone, and she also key. The girls admire him for dealing with also misses the opportunity to play every day their behavior at times. with her teammates, since practice is four “I think he’s had a really hard task of days per week during the season. babysitting us, and we are all kind of rowdy “We are very close.” Fennell said. “I’ll so he has a big job-more than just a coach,” forever be grateful for the advice they give me White said. “He pushes us to get better at what from how I should wear my hair on Homecom- we do.” ing week to relationships, we are like one big

I

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BIG HAPPY

FAMILY

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SPECIALIZATION OR VARIATION?

Athletes discuss benefits of playing multiple sports, diversifying WRITTEN BY STERLING CORUM A layup, a goal and a splash, all from the same person.

Many athletes participate in multiple sports. These athletes come in combinations from soccer and basketball to swimming and water polo. Not only do these students play to stay in shape; sometimes, being a multi-sport athlete can offer more than just conditioning. It can improve the college recruiting process and enhance chances of winning a scholarship.

According to the Changing the Game Project, 89% of football recruits for Ohio State played an additional sport in high school. College coaches are looking for students who can prove their athleticism through variation, not just specialization.

In some cases, practicing for multiple sports can improve athletic performance, especially when skills learned from one team can aid to of another.

“Playing two sports definitely gives you better coordination,” said freshman Mackenzie Smith. “Your footwork in soccer helps you in basketball by being able to have sharper cuts. In basketball, the conditioning and sprints help you run faster for soccer.”

The benefits may be physical and mental; coaches search for attitude and

aggression in their players and your time better, so if you have practice these athletes have succeeded in until 3:30 that means you have less acquiring both. time to get your homework done, and “When the two sports in turn you learn how to manage your complement each other, like time,” Davis said. “If you know how to cross country and track, you manage your time well you can take get to work on that athlete harder classes because you know mindset and the mental what to do and when to do it.” attitude instead of just The differences between skill,” said senior Papaa multi-sport-athletes and Kodzi. “In cross-country singlesport athletes the attitude you have to appear in several ways. have to compete and to From attitudes to perform well is the same performance, multi-sport kind of attitude you have to athletes can prove their have in track.” strength and toughness, Playing multiple sports also according to honors offers athletes benefits to their economics teacher and health and organization, even varsity girl’s basketball coach Bill outside of sports.

Bronga.

“Switching it up keeps you on “Playing more than one sport your feet, and helps you realize builds toughness; if you are there are multiple ways to stay serving in a volleyball game, with active,” said junior Kailey Davis. the game on the line, that pressure Unlike the stereotype of is the same kind of pressure as when athletes only having physical you are on the free throw line, with ability, sometimes participating no time left to tie the game, and if you in several events helps with time don’t make it the other team wins,” management, allowing players to Bronga said. take harder classes.

But the question prevails: which “When you play a sport, it sport is more important? teaches you how to manage Freshman Mackenzie Smith For many, the sport in season

may be the priority, but that isn’t always the case.

“It depends on what the season is,” Smith said. “When soccer season is more active, soccer is the priority, but when basketball season is more active, basketball is the priority.”

Smith plays for a traveling soccer league year round, but does not play high school soccer due to its season conflicts with basketball.

“I try to keep everything at a good balance,” Smith said. “For me, high school basketball is prioritized over high school soccer. I know I always have FKK when I’m out of season so I try to schedule around it.”

When athletes play multiple sports, coaches may worry that not enough time is devoted to their specific team anymore, but there are many ways to develop skills even when the sport isn’t in season.

“As long as you are putting yourself in those situations, you are continuing to get better as a teammate and as a player in any sport,” Bronga said.

Sometimes endurance and agility can be improved by playing an additional sport.

“Swimming helps a lot with water polo,” Davis said. “Water polo is a lot of treading water and a lot of people swim just so they can just be better at water polo.”

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ROAR BOARD

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The voice of OHS sports STAR ATHLETE: Christopher Cafaro

Q:What was your biggest accomplishment from this previous season?

A:Shooting a 38 against Hagerty. I had three birdies in the nine hole round, so that was pretty cool.

Q:Looking back at the season, how have you improved since the beginning of the year?

A:The beginning of the year was rough, I did not play well at all, then midway through I worked with my coach. I made a couple swing fixes and my scores improved a lot.

Q:Why do you love golfing?

A:I hate golf honestly, but it’s just addicting.

That one feeling of hitting a good shot, it’s like wow, this is why I play.

Q:How do you build upon your consistency in golf?

A:There’s not really consistency in golf.

You’re supposed to be consistently inconsistent. You’re going to have bad holes, so you want to just minimize them and keep your bad scores down.

PHOTO COURTESY OF DAVE TIBBETTS

TRAIL BLAZERS. Senior Mason Mihm leads the Lions at the district meet on Oct. 24 at the Deland Sports Complex.

Practice Pays Off

Hydrogen Bonding

Cross country moves on to regional competition this year

Swim team bonds, uses friendship as fuel for success

Runners thrive on the miles, the pounding of the pavement, and the joy of crossing the finish line. They run miles upon miles at meets, practice, and in their spare time. That is the type of athlete it takes to participate in cross country.

Senior Papaa Kodzi is one of the captains of the cross country team.

“Cross country keeps you in great shape,” Kodzi said. “It works on your cardio everyday, every single thing you do is cardio, and it also works on your endurance.”

The team practices Monday through Friday, and on weekends they have their meets, where they compete against other schools in the county.

“Running a six-to-seven mile trail takes not only physical capability, but also mental capability,” Kodzi said. “You have to tell your mind that your body can do it.”

All the practice that they have put in this year has paid off as the team moves on to regionals for the first time in four years.

“The boys’ team is really good and has an excellent chance on making it to states this year, and the boys junior varsity team has won seven meets in a row,” Kodzi said.

With their conference meets already concluded, the swim team is looking ahead toward their regional meets on Tuesday Nov. 3. Whether the members are resting up or practicing, friendship plays a key role in keeping spirits high.

“You have a bunch of friends you get to talk to when you’re not working your butt off,” said junior Alex Barson.

Swimming, although technically a team sport in high school, awards individual accolades to those who place in states and nationals.

Striving for continuing growth and success, teammates push each other to be the best versions of themselves.

“Having other teammates helps you push yourself,” Barson said. “You’re like, ‘Hey man, I gotta beat that guy because he’s faster than me, and if I beat him then my time will improve.’”

Barson said having rapport between teammates makes the meets much more enjoyable for all.

While not everyone makes regionals, all on the swim team has each other’s back and shares joy of each others’ successes.

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PHOTO BY DELANEY ROBB STRIKING THE PINS. Junior Karina Brown works on her form at practice.

BOWLING

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INSTAGRAM OF THE MONTH:

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TWEET OF THE MONTH: @Matthew_Carbo21

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“Continue to give thanks to God for blessing all of us by letting us play such an amazing game.

Win or lose he will guide us all.

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JUNIOR VARSITY (4-4) Football (1-6) (7-0) Girls’ Volleyball (24-1) (1-0) *All records Dec. *All records as as of of Oct. 29 8 (17-10) **All records courtesy of Maxpreps

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WATER-LOGGED. Sophomore Nico Rodriguez cruises through the water while swimming freestyle at swim practice.

FEELING THE RUSH. The Oviedo defensive line prepares to rush the passer against Seminole High School on October 16 at John Courier Field.

SPOT UP SHOOTER. Junior Myana Strickland sizes up junior Morgan Hadley at practice on Oct. 28.

SWIMMING

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GIRLS BASKETBALL

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The heart of the lion

PHOTO BY INDIA PANTIN

AND THE CROWD GOES WILD. Oviedo’s student section erupts after a touch down at the pink out game on October 17th.

Student section revealed as the source of Oviedo’s courage WRITTEN BY DOUG CHIODINI

Music blaring, powder flying, students screaming: the OHS student section brings an unprecedented energy to the Friday night spectacle that is Oviedo Football.

That unmatched student energy, which has earned the student section the title of the “12th Man”, inspires the football team to take their game to the next level.

“When the student section gets real rowdy after a big play, it really rallies our team,” said senior Kyle Panagiotou. “The more they’re into the game, the more fun the atmosphere is, and the better the atmosphere is, the more we want to play and the more we want to show out for our friends and family.”

The student body plays a large role in motivating senior Connor Kowalczyk on game day.

“Just enjoying the company of your teammates and walking around school wearing jerseys,” Kowalczyk said. “The atmosphere around school... when we see everyone getting into it, we get more into it.”

HOW TO GET READY FOR THE GAME LIKE A

PRO WITH CONOR NASH

Senior Shamus Mckenna is one of the few who lead the student section.

“We all come to a conclusion of what chants to do at different times,” Mckenna said. “We just start from the front and it echoes back.”

Supporting various causes, such as Breast Cancer Awareness, is one of many ways the students stay involved in the game while doing good for the community.

“Twitter promotes the ideas of what to wear,” Mckenna said. “The excitement of the games and players wearing pink It brings awareness to different events that we support.

Even though the “12th Man” provides an added burst to Oviedo at home, the team remains unfazed when they travel to other schools.

“I try to ignore [the other student section],” Panagiotou said. “What they say is not going to affect my game, I more so care about what our student section is saying.”

Panagiotou stays focused by analyzing all aspects of the game, trying to give his

1CHECK TWITTER

The first step to cheering with the best of ‘em is checking Twitter for the game’s theme.

Nobody wants to attend a pink out game in orange.

team any edge possible.

While the team feeds off the students’ energy, junior Jenna Browning goes to games for the thrill of it and to support the team.

“I just think it’s fun to be in the hype of the student section and get involved in the game,” Browning said. “We stand there, cheer, and whenever [Oviedo] scores everyone goes crazy.”

Panagiotou feels playing at home alleviates pressure.

“I really think it’s easier to play at home than to play away because we’re in the comfort of our friends and family,” Panagiotou said.

Kowalczyk, noting the student section gives the offense and defense a big push, acknowledges their importance to the team and their passion for Oviedo football.

“I think we have the best student section,” Kowalczyk said. “I think we have the most tradition at Oviedo High School, I think we care more about our football team than any other student section, no matter how big it is.”

STUDENT SECTION

BY THE NUMBERS THE NUMBER OF GAMES WE HELD TO

RAISE MONEY FOR

CANCER RESEARCH

2

5386 THE AMOUNT OF PEOPLE

WHO ATTENDED OUR MOST POPULAR GAME

50

AGAINST HAGERTY THE PERCENT OF GAMES WE

ARE MORE

LIKELY TO WIN

AT OUR HOME FIELD

2 PLAN YOUR WEAR 3 DRESS YOUR BEST 4 PEACE OUT The second step is sorting through your spirit bin and finding the perfect accessories. For pink out, our pro went with a nice pink hard hat.

The third step is getting prepped for the game.

You’ll need to do your hair and put on your clothes and jewelry.

Now that you’re look like a hundred bucks, it’s time to say goodbye to where you sleep and hello to your home, the Oviedo High School student section.