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SPIRITWEEK Dreyfoos' 25th Spirit Week celebrates class competition and camaraderie, leading up to the Pep Rally.

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Alexander W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts

Cover photo by Jade Lenkersdorf

Dance seniors Kiandra Hering and Paul Rispoli dance together in the seniors' Pep Rally dance.

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The Muse Staff compares Dreyfoos’ Spirit Week to those of other local high schools. When put in perspective, our Spirit Weeks are not as chaotic as they may seem.

NEWS Dress for Success

Dreyfoos implemented a new dress code initiative to encourage the use of an updated dress code through two weeks of awards.

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FEATURES That’s sew creative

Students channel their artistry into designing and producing their own clothes.

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COVERSTORY Spirit Week

Relive Spirit Week through our look at student standouts and summaries of the week.

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ARTS Preparing for ‘‘Shrek’’

As the “Shrek the Musical” debut approaches, students get ready by putting together the costumes, sets, and makeup.

Photo by Rowan Bennetti

Theatre junior Sarah Joseph performs at the Black History Showcase. Read more about the show on page 9.

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SPORTS The weight of lifting

Strings junior Jorge Plaza competes in weightlifting tournaments. Not only does the sport provide Plaza with a hobby, but it also helps him stay focused in life.

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LIFESTYLE Prom on a budget

Prom can be pricey. Check out our tips on how to save money and still look great for prom.

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ENTERTAINMENT Trials of teen Tinder

Communications junior Chloe Krammel details her strange experiences on the dating app Tinder.

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ON THE WEB www.themuseatdreyfoos.com FEATURES Altus’ Spirit Week videos go viral

NEWS St. Baldrick’s

Students supported cancer research through Dreyfoos’ annual St. Baldrick’s fundraiser on Feb. 12. Students shaved their heads, cut their hair, and raised money.

This is a QR code. Scan it with your smart phone and it will take you directly to The Muse website.

Digital media senior Spencer Altus’ videos of Spirit Week activities, specifically those of the Generation and Pep Rally dances, garner as much as over 1 million views on YouTube and Facebook.

Follow The Muse on Twitter and Instagram @themuseatdsoa Also, like us on Facebook.

Photo by Lorenzo Romano

Lightsaber in hand, theatre senior Ally Scirrotto cheers with the senior class during their entrance at the Pep Rally.

For more Spirit Week stories, photos, and videos, visit themuseatdreyfoos.com.

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Editors-in-Chief and communications seniors Michelle Birch (left) and Samantha Rose sit on the ledge in front of Building 2 and reflect on past Spirit Weeks.

s hard as it is to believe, we have made it through our very last Spirit Week at Dreyfoos, not only as students but as members of The Muse. Every year, we have watched the seniors scramble for the Spirit Stick, and a sea of blue, green, red, and black and gold pave the way to the gym as students from each grade cheer on their class as one. Being on The Muse gives us such a unique perspective on Spirit Week. Not only did we plan out our own outfits, but we also planned endlessly with the staff to make sure we were prepared to cover the biggest school-wide event of the year. From

daily wrap-ups to summaries of students’ social media posts, we worked to ensure that Dreyfoos would have up-to-date coverage of the week in real time. This issue serves as one last look at the wacky outfits, competitive activities, and exciting dances of this year’s Spirit Week. Hearing the 2-0-1-6 chant from the senior stands brought us back to our beginnings as ignorant freshmen who didn’t know a generation dance from a Pep Rally dance. We are so proud of all of the hard work our staff has put into this issue, and we hope that you enjoy reliving Spirit Week as much as we enjoyed covering it. g

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STAFFEDITORIAL

SPIRIT WEEK OR WEAKENED SPIRIT

Compared to other schools, Dreyfoos' Spirit Week is tame

by MuseStaff hreatening to throw fruit at the freshmen, spreading rumors, wearing morphsuits, and taking rebellious clothing too far, students bring spirit - or rather, competitive, more shameful spirit - to Dreyfoos during Spirit Week. Perhaps it’s the lack of sports or the contrasting costumes for each class, that when come Spirit Week, makes Dreyfoos resemble a zoo.

Unlike other schools, Dreyfoos students wait all year for a single Pep Rally. Many schools have multiple events to enjoy over the school year; Dreyfoos does not. Consequently, students go overboard when Spirit Week arrives early into the third nine weeks. Over the eventful five days, Dreyfoos crams lunches with kickball, powderpuff games, dress up days, freshmen hazing, and much more to make up for the lack of Pep Rallies.

Knowing that the opportunity to express their class pride is scarce, students have a tendency to take Spirit Week to a whole new level. Class Clique Day features the senior class in “rebellious youth” clothing. Bras and shorts that barely count as clothing, much less schoolwear, can be seen on girls while the boys are known to come to school in fake tattoos and baggy pants.

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of individuals, eager to participate in the variety of events that Spirit Week offers. At Park Vista High School, students are also enthusiastic during their Pep Rally. This school spirit caused the cancellation of one of their two Pep Rallies during the 2014-2015 school year.

“Last year, the seniors wanted to have a senior prank,” Ashley Krawcyzk, a junior at Park Vista said. “They had a food fight in the cafeteria and Principal Reginald Myers got [upset] so he canceled the Pep Rally.

Not only did he take away the Pep Rally, but he also took away our privilege of having phones out during lunch. The whole thing was broadcasted on the news.”

Like Park Vista High School, students at Spanish River High School were denied their Pep Rally in October. According to NewsChannel 5, negative rumors about the Pep Rally circulated the campus after two students engaged in a fight.

For many schools, tensions run high for students during Spirit Week. If fights don’t break out, class sectionalism is sure to boil over. While Dreyfoos does have its quirks, it does not compare to the shenanigans many other high schools put up with. Palm Beach Central High School and Park Vista

High School are not immune to this. Class sectionalism is rampant among students across the county.

“Every [year during our Pep Rallies], juniors and seniors scream ‘go home freshmen,’ and the freshman respond ‘dropout seniors,’” Krawczyk said. “Class sectionalism is very obvious.”

While Dreyfoos students enjoy class competition, it is only obvious during this one week of the school year. Students at Palm Beach Central High School endure the same kind of class sectionalism when they celebrate the year with their two annual Pep Rallies.

“Our class has been booed before,” Alyssa Zally, a junior at Palm Beach Central said.

Class sectionalism is obvious at Dreyfoos.

However, at the end of the day, students don’t care if they are wearing blue, green, red, or black. Administration allows students to enjoy the Pep Rally in ways that many other schools would never allow. Students show their appreciation for this freedom through their maturity during Spirit Week, and because of this, finding a fist fight at Dreyfoos or a disinterest in Spirit Week festivities is nearly impossible. g

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by RileyO’Connor he Pep Rally dances are the highlight of Spirit Week, but oftentimes, the dances feature inappropriate gestures and crude music. In the minds of most students, this is the way things have been and always will be. Some even believe the scandalous motions complemented by improper attire to be the best part.

To their dismay, efforts have been made in recent years to censor the dances to be more school-appropriate.

These efforts are completely justified.

The phrase “only at Dreyfoos” seems particularly relevant when it comes to our Pep Rally dances.

Other schools would not allow the kind of dances we have had in past Pep Rallies such as “grinding,” “twerking,” and others.

They portray an image of teenage sexualization that does not match with our school’s intended image as a place of education.

Coupled with the dances, the music is littered with curse words. I enjoy these songs outside of school, not with teachers surrounding me as I sit awkwardly on the bleachers during the Pep Rally. Although students hear curse words on a daily basis, Dreyfoos does not endorse the use of them. If a student were caught swearing by Principal Susan Atherley, would he or she not expect some form of punishment? We all know the true lyrics.

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On our many Pep Rally dances posted on YouTube, where hundreds of thousands of people across the globe have viewed our school, the highestrated comments almost always refer to the inappropriateness of students’ dancing. One particularly critical comment reads, “Hey. If this art school doesn’t pay off, they could all become strippers.” We have so much more to offer at our school than ‘sexy’ dance moves. When the focus of our Pep Rally shifts towards that of ‘sexuality,’ less talent is exhibited, and a sense of respect is lost by those who watch. We are only weakening our image to the outside, an image that is vital in keeping the school as great as it is.

Some will argue that as an arts school we are allowed to express ourselves this way. In these dances, Dreyfoos’ weak dress code is hardly even considered by some students, shown by their revealing outfits. Being at an arts school is not a satisfactory excuse for the way we dance.

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Are the Pep Rally dances too inappropriate?

Counterpoint

by LexiMarcellino lthough Spirit Week is filled with fun daily competitions, no contest brings out more rivalry among the classes than the annual Pep Rally class dance. The dance has become the trademark of the week, as students from every major work tirelessly to create the best dance possible.

In recent years, however, these dances have been scrutinized for being “inappropriate.”

Each year, students from every grade level choreograph the dances.

The music for the dance relates to the chosen class theme and is wellknown by a majority of students. This year, everyone in the gym sang along to popular songs such as “Thriller” by Michael Jackson.

While some songs did contain mature language, one must remember that Dreyfoos is lucky enough to have a predominantly sensible audience. The beauty of Dreyfoos is that we are unlike most schools.

At Dreyfoos, it is commonplace to see a student wearing a tank top or a pair of short shorts. At most other public schools, these articles of clothing would be seen as “distracting” to other students. We are given more trust from administration here than at other schools. Since when are students at Dreyfoos scrutinized for pushing boundaries that other schools would find unconventional?

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As students of a highlyregarded arts school, the majors are held to a higher standard of maturity. No one questions a visual major’s interpretation of the human body or a theatre major’s performance of an intermittent character. So why would a few curse words or suggestive dance moves cause any more of a stir? They don’t.

Teenagers hear curse words everyday on TV, in movies, and in music, too. Students should know the appropriate setting for this; the same goes for ‘suggestive’ dancing.

Dance is an art in any setting, and like every other major at Dreyfoos, dancers push limits to keep up with the latest trends. No one is trying to make a defiant statement.

We cannot scrutinize students for simply moving their bodies. There was no sexual innuendo, there was no religious satire, and there was certainly no clear act of rebellion.

The argument behind the dance is not only ridiculous at this point, but it’s a part of a bigger issue. Students’ intellect and morals are underrated. When we start questioning censorship of events, where do we stop in regards to our art? There has to be more reliance on a student’s maturity, will, and common sense than is currently in place. g Cartoons by Lexi Marcellino

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by MichaelWang hroughout the past year, the sitcom otherwise known as the 2016 presidential election has garnered attention around the country as outlandish characters like Donald Trump have shaken up politics. Through rallies, debates, and TV appearances, candidates clamor to be America’s choice.

However, in this volatile election filled with underdog stories and scandals, the steadfast Hillary Clinton is shaping up to be our next commander-in-chief.

Since 1828, Democrats have only secured a third consecutive term twice, showing that a 2016 Democratic win is unlikely.

Nonetheless, history might be being made.

Republicans are facing an identity crisis: they have no one candidate that is capable of carrying the entire party. Trump is, well, Trump; Ted Cruz is scary even to his own supporters; Jeb Bush and John Kasich simply can’t compete; and Marco Rubio falls to withering attacks about his commitment to values and his experience.

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to two people, Clinton and Bernie Sanders stand diametrically opposed on issues and in polls. However, Sander’s time is running out.

Iowa and New Hampshire are full of white, liberal, young voters, the essence of Sander’s

Cartoon by Katherine McCann

base. As the primaries move south, Sanders will have a hard time commanding the same name recognition that he used to enjoy. Super Tuesday, when 11 primaries happen, has seven states that hold sizable minority populations.

Clinton’s name, through her tenure in the Obama administration, is inseparable from

Obama, giving her the edge over Sanders in minority turnout. She, through debates, portrays herself as Obama’s natural successor, and it is working. According to a leaked Clinton campaign memo, Clinton won a majority of the women, union members, and minority voters in Iowa, which are demographics “critical towards winning the Democratic nomination.”

Being a pet of the establishment does have perks. Each state sends a certain amount of delegates to the national convention, divvied up by the primary results. Each state also sends super delegates, party officials that can support any candidate they want. Already, 350 super delegates pledged to support Clinton, while Sanders has only secured eight. This delegate lead means that Sanders not only has to win primaries but win in a landslide to overcome this daunting delegate deficit.

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Students read due to pressure, not pleasure R

by HannahDunn ecently, I found a box full of my old books, some I had started and never finished, and some I never got the chance to open.

Rummaging through all the memories held in these pages made me think, “When was the last time I read a book for myself?”

With my sudden epiphany, I noticed the range of books sitting around me. They represented my childhood, my growth as a person. I saw “The Tale of Despereaux” by Kate DiCamillo, a childhood book that is tied with my memories of love and pleasure. It was disheveled because of the many times I had read it. I saw my copy of “A Dog’s Life” by Ann M. Martin. If I searched between the words, I could still see the tear stains from the first time I cried on its pages. Each one of these books had a piece of me in it, yet I stuffed them in a box.

I picked out a book to read to prove to myself that I still loved reading. Before I finished the first page, my mind drifted to all of the homework I could have been doing instead.

I don’t have free time. When I’m in school, I’m working on homework during lunch, attending club meetings, or working in my art area. I don’t have time to kick my heels up and

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indulge myself with “We All Looked Up” by Tommy Wallach, a book I’ve been wanting to read for ages. When I get home from school, I have hours of homework that I need to start immediately, or I’m not getting sleep that

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night. And as for the weekends, those days are reserved for sleep and more homework.

There is no time to read for pleasure. As much as I would like to read a book that interests me, the fact is that I probably have 10 other autobiographical novels assigned. And I’m going to be tested on those.

It made me think back to elementary school and middle school when teachers would

encourage me to read more than anything.

They preached it until I was sick of hearing it.

“Read, read, read. Read anything you can get your hands on, anything that inspires you. Just read,” my teachers used to say as they checked off my reading logs.

With this idea that was planted into my mind that reading is everything, I became an avid reader through the years. Throughout my childhood, I would ask for a book for Christmas instead of a toy. When I would take a trip to Barnes & Noble, my eyes would picture dancing princesses, savage robbers, and other characters embedded into each book. I could choose whether to live in London or a deserted island for a night, for a couple of pages. So when I got to high school and the importance of reading was ripped from me, it affected my life negatively. Now, when I go to Barnes & Noble, it is usually for a class assignment. No magic there whatsoever.

I ended up putting my box of books back in my closet, and while I was doing my endless hours of homework, I wondered why teachers would encourage me to indulge in such a wonderful pastime if they never allot the time for me to actually enjoy turning the crisp pages of a new novel. g

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DRESS FOR SUCCESS

New dress code initiative awards students

by NoaKroyter reyfoos is a school known by students as a place where people have the freedom to wear whatever they want to express themselves. However, students are still required to follow a dress code. As an incentive for students to follow the newly updated dress code, Dreyfoos administration created an initiative that lasted from Jan. 12 to Jan. 25.

“Dreyfoos has a very lenient dress code, to say the least. You get to see a lot of diversity in the school just by what people wear,” communications freshman Michael Bole said.

“For those who don’t follow the dress code completely, I believe that this initiative is a good idea to get people to comply.”

Students were expected to come to school in dress code and stay that way the entire day. Throughout the few weeks that the dress code initiative was implemented, third period teachers were given 10 ticket vouchers for Homecoming discounts to pass out to students

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The new dress code and the Dress for Success Initiative were created by the Schoolwide Positive Behavior Support Team, led by dance teacher Ronda Johnson. Their goal is to create positive light in situations that are generally deemed negative.

“Our hopes as a team are that the students will become aware of our concerns about dress code,” Ms. Johnson said.

“We want students to understand the importance of modesty and how they should present themselves, especially once they leave Dreyfoos.”

Students that received a voucher had the opportunity to buy a discounted -dance teacher Ronda Johnson Homecoming ticket.

Additionally, the voucher allowed a student entry into the who were in dress code. Certain administrators Money Machine at passed out the vouchers as well. While some Homecoming. Even students thought that the initiative would these rewards, Photo by Jade Lenkersdorf work, others believed it wouldn’t deter however, were not Visual senior Blake Wellman exits the Money Machine at Homecoming on Jan. 29. A chance to go in the Money Machine was one of the incentives offered during Dress students from wearing whatever they wanted. enough for some for Success week for students to dress appropriately.

“I feel like by saying I don’t support the students. initiative, that gives off the impression that I’m “Not everyone can to “give a positive spin that will allow students going to purposely break dress code, which make it to Homecoming,” dance sophomore Pia to understand how to maintain dressing is not the case,” communications sophomore Kresse said. “I know I’m not the only one who appropriately,” according to Ms. Johnson.

Ariel Gordon said. “I don’t support the concept would want to see the voucher be exchangeable Ms. Johnson feels that the team has of the initiative, but I do support the concept for a CityPlace lunch. That would be something succeeded in its endeavor to enforce a fair of showing up to school in clothing that isn’t I know I could actually use.” dress code. distracting to others.”

Along with the Dress for Success initiative, “I believe we have come to a happy medium Dreyfoos administration presented a new and with modesty and the fashion of today,” Ms. updated dress code for students to follow.

Johnson said. “We gave this new dress code Teachers were requested to go over the new a positive spin with many incentives for the dress code with their students. The new dress Dreyfoos students won and placed in students.” g code posted throughout the school has rules the district science fair and the Black History Showcase stirred buzz. that were not on the old one. For instance, the new dress code does not allow for girls to show Check out news briefs regarding the new SAT format, the Dreyfoos their bandeaus. security update, and the college fair The school-wide Positive Behavior Support minority recruitment.

Team has spent the year working on these incentives and the updated dress code in order

''We gave this new dress code a positive spin with many incentives for the students.''

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SHOWCASING A CULTURE

Showcase celebrates black history and heritage

by AshleyBrundage allads, spoken word poetry, and graceful dances were displayed in the Meyer Hall during Dreyfoos’ annual Black History Showcase. The production, which took place during the LTM on Feb. 4, featured students of all majors and grade levels performing various pieces as a tribute to the history of African nations. These tributes embodied the strife that Africans had to endure in their struggle for equal rights.

“To me, the goal of the Black History Showcase is to educate students on the errors of the past so that we can work together to build a successful future,” English teacher and production manager Theresa Kanu said.

“I think that the key to having a bright future is tolerance and acceptance of all people, starting in our very own Dreyfoos community.

Only then can we abandon the stereotypes that plague us, instill fear in us, and create boundaries between different groups of people.”

The Black History Showcase strived to convey how the sacrifices made during the Civil Rights Movement still continue to teach people that everyone - no matter their gender, ethnicity, or race - deserves to be treated with respect and equality.

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“There is this ridiculous old belief that Africa is somehow childlike in its cultural development,” theatre sophomore Eddie Wenta said. “I really like how the Black History Showcase denounces that stereotype and helps students recognize the rich history of the African continent.”

Performers were proud to be a part of the show, as they were able to display their talents and promote a worthy cause.

“I thought it was a really great experience,” performer and dance senior Alexia Belrose said. “I had so much fun practicing and learning the routine with all of my friends. By performing, I was able to do what I love and promote an objective that I believe in very strongly.”

Students danced, sang, and read poems that reflected on black history and heritage.

“Going in, I wasn’t quite sure what to expect,” vocal sophomore Abby Laferdee said. “I ended up getting really into it, and I was really inspired by some of the performances. I’ve learned about the Civil Rights Movement in history and read about inequality in class, but it was an entirely different phenomenon to witness it performed on stage. It conveyed this raw emotion that you can’t get from a book.” g

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Theatre sophomore Jacquez Linder-Long (L-R) and theatre senior Dylan Jackson perform ''Fat and Greasy'' by Fats Waller at the Black History Showcase on Feb. 4.

THE SCIENCE OF WINNING

Piano juniors advance to Florida State Science Fair

by JackYan chievement in the arts has often overshadowed achievement in academics at Dreyfoos. Recently, however, two Dreyfoos students proved Dreyfoos’ exemplary academic achievement. Piano juniors Stefan Wan and Natalie Shteiman will be advancing to the Florida State Science Fair to compete for an opportunity to advance to the International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) sponsored by Intel. Shteiman got second place in the Cellular/Molecular Biology category, and Wan got first place in the Environmental category.

“It was evident from a very early time that both [Wan and Shteiman] were much more interested in their projects than some students who didn’t place,” science dean and Science Honor Society sponsor Stephen Anand said. “I always tell students who do science fair to do something they’re interested in. It’s very easy to tell as an adjudicator when a student isn’t interested and that doesn’t score so highly.”

Students were scored on a 100 point scale to determine final placings. Points on the scale were earned from a variety of criteria involving the actual project as well as the individual competitor’s interest, engagement,

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and knowledge. Both Wan and Shteiman are looking forward to competing on the state and possibly international level.

“The problem of eutrophication, excessive algal growth due to high nutrient

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Piano juniors Natalie Shtieman (L-R) and Stefan Wan advanced to the Florida State Science Fair this year. The pair both placed at the event and are invited to attend Florida's Annual State Science and Engineering Fair.

concentration, is especially pervasive in South Florida and more specifically, the Everglades,” Wan said. “Eutrophication is so problematic that the Everglades Foundation released a $10 million prize to any scientist who can effectively remove phosphorus from water and recycle it for increased plant and vegetation and crop growth. The inspiration for my

project came specifically from that challenge.”

Shteiman tested the chirality, or the study of handedness, of limonene, a molecule found in the peels of citrus fruits.

“I chose to analyze limonene because not only is there an abundance of citrus fruits in Florida,” Shteiman said. “I found it really interesting that limonene was originally just used in cleaning products because it smelled nice but now it’s being used in chemotherapy to treat certain cancers.”

Wan and Shteiman attended the Palm Beach Regional Science and Engineering Fair on Dec. 8-10, 2015. They presented their projects to a panel of judges who then scored their projects and presentation. The top 40 projects, including those of Shteiman and Wan, were invited to attend Florida’s 61st Annual State Science and Engineering Fair.

“What I really love about science fair is that you can study something that is genuinely interesting to you,” Shteiman said. “Receiving an award didn’t teach me nearly as much as the learning experience of performing my experiment, but it felt so great to receive validation for my work. It was a truly humbling experience.” g

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SECURITY UPDATE

by CodyBaez reyfoos will soon be implementing new security features that will strengthen the safety of the students and faculty of the school. Students will need to exit through Building 1 in order to leave the campus, and the metal gates will be locked throughout the day. All of the updated measures were tested on Jan. 7, when Officer James O’Sullivan was absent, giving the school a way to see how the new features would work.

“People should feel more confident because the campus is safer,” Officer O’Sullivan said. “The updates will make it a lot more difficult for [strangers] to get into the school. They will have to go through Student Services.”

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Piano junior Aalisha Jaisinghani (left) sings an original song while playing on the guitar during ''Seed's'' second Open Mic Night. Visual senior and Ukelele club president Calil Arguedas-Russell (right) strums on the ukelele. Arguedas-Russell was representing the Ukelele Club during the Open Mic Night.

MINORITY RECRUITMENT

by CodyBaez hundreds of minority students aid in the n Thursday, Jan. 21, seniors from minority college application process. backgrounds had the opportunity The event has stirred some controversy to attend a college fair at the Palm Beach among students, since it is only offered to Convention Center. The students were able to minorities. Students such as Alberty believe meet and talk to administrators from a variety that the selection of a small group of students of colleges to discuss scholarship options to attend the fair is justified. and programs offered at their schools. The “There are plenty of other college fairs for fair was a part of an initiative in which some everyone to attend,” Alberty said. “It was just state colleges are a nice way for minorities to "A college fair specifically for participating to see specific schools, and I offer minority minorities helps Dreyfoos maximize think it’s a great opportunity students for [us].” the amount of scholarships and scholarship Other students, assistance to all of their students.” including communications opportunities “I think it sophomore Ariel Gordon, -communications sophomore Ariel believe this is a great was a great Gordon opportunity for the seniors. opportunity for minorities “A college fair specifically from the school,” dance senior Savannah for minorities [helps] Dreyfoos maximize the Alberty said. “[The event] allowed us to talk to amount of scholarships and assistance to all of admissions officers and counselors face-totheir students,” Gordon said. “It is great that face, something that not all students can do.” the school was able to show [students] that Multiple colleges were at the event, they are eligible for certain scholarships they including Florida Atlantic University (FAU), may not have known about prior to this event.”

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NEW SAT INTRODUCED

by JackYan tarting in March 2016, the College Board will begin offering a new version of the SAT. Since 2005, the SAT had been scored out of 2400 points. The new SAT will now revert back to a scale of 1600. The College Board has consolidated the test into four sections: one reading section, one writing section, two mathematics sections, and an optional essay. Reading and writing will be scored on a scale of 200-800, which is then combined with math which is scored on a scale of 200-800, for the total score.

The test has also been refocused and is now more similar to the ACT. The test “contains no more mysteries” and will better correspond to what high schoolers are learning, according to the College Board. The mathematics section has two portions, a calculator and non-calculator one. More mathematics concepts will be tested, such as trigonometry and statistics. The reading section will test vocabulary using words in context.

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by MorganScott rom crop tops to maxi skirts, Converse to Jack Rogers, and elephant pants to Birkenstocks, clothing can define a person. At Dreyfoos clothing trends can be used as a way of expression or a kind of personal branding. Some students have taken this to a whole new level by turning what they wear into their art.

“I do embroidery on hats, shirts, jackets, and I just started doing jeans,” communications sophomore Danielle Cuestas said. “The first hat I made [was] for myself and then when I got so many compliments on it, I decided I should start trying to sell it.”

In art areas, people are constantly exposed to different types of art which they might enjoy. By having teachers lead students in so many directions, it gives students an opportunity to find something in which they can truly thrive.

“The shirts all started from one art assignment. I had to make a horror vacui art piece, which meant making a piece that had little to no white space,” visual senior Daniela Rappel said. “I decided to use this assignment to delve into my interest in anatomy, so I drew a horror vacui anatomical heart. I liked the design so much that I decided to put it on a Photo courtesy of Daniela Rappel shirt, and from there, the business boomed.”

Visual senior Daniela Rappel (left) wears her own design next to visual senior Madi Daorerk (right) who poses with her. Rappel began designing her clothing because of an assignment. Rappel has always had a For the students making their own clothing, their logo fascination with anatomy which has now translated into her clothing designs. and design have a very unique story behind them. They can illustrate what the artists thought when they decided to start a business approach to their art, or the inspiration behind doing it. Some students’ ideas adapted because of their passion for art or structure and design, while others are based on emotions.

“My company is called Child’s Play, and the inspiration behind it is a face that I think looks like an annoyed child,” Cuestas said. “People being childish or really immature bothers me, and this is a face I would always doodle when I’m annoyed or frustrated. The outline of the face is also my birthmark, and by blending the two, I got my logo.”

Dreyfoos gives students the opportunity to show and sell their work with fellow students who can appreciate it at Freshman Hill and other art shows. However, how they sell and advertise their work beyond the Dreyfoos gates can be Continued on page 13

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Theatre sophomore Skylar Anthony travels to the White House for the annual Christmas party.

Read about Mr. Howell’s close relationship with a student whom he assists every day.

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Digital media freshman Alanna Hurley models communications sophomore Danielle Cuestas' Child's Play long sleeve shirt in front of Building 2 to be used to display Cuestas' design. Cuestas designs embroidered hats, shirts, jackets, and has now moved onto jeans.

ANTHONY’S PRESIDENTIAL PARTY Skylar Anthony attends White House Christmas Party

by CelineCastronuovo hristmas decorations adorned each room of the East Wing along with tables filled with hors d’oeuvres and desserts to feed hundreds of people. Guests ranging from government officials to actors mingled among each room of the White House Christmas Party on Dec. 18, 2015. Among those in attendance was theatre sophomore Skylar Anthony.

Anthony attended the party with her father, Clarence Anthony, CEO of the National League of Cities (NLC) in Washington, D.C. Her father’s organization that works with the White House and Congress on behalf of cities around the United States to represent their best interests within the national government.

“He was invited to the party by President Obama, and he took me,” Anthony said. “This is the second [White House] party he has been to with [President] Obama.”

Mr. Anthony has had long-standing connections with the White House, also attending parties during Bill Clinton’s presidency due to his positions as mayor of South Bay, Florida for 24 years and president of the NLC from 1998-1999. Anthony has also been no stranger to White House occasions herself.

“I went to the Easter Egg Roll two years ago even though I was too old,” Anthony said.

“I was about 14, and you had to be 12, but my dad snuck me in.”

At the Christmas party, Anthony was not only greeted by the hosts, President Obama,

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Visual junior Chrystie Tyler models an original fabric design by visual senior Chloe Baur.

and First Lady Michelle Obama, but she came into contact with others who have business or personal relationships with the White House.

“I met the actor Wendell Pierce,” Anthony said. “It was cool because I am a theatre major and I have seen his movies, so he is an inspiration to me.”

Within all the extravagance of this elite gathering, Anthony’s favorite Photo courtesy of Skylar Anthony aspect was having the sophomore Skylar Anthony (left) stands with her father Clarence opportunity to meet, one-on- Theatre Anthony in front of the White House. The two attended the White House Christmas Party on Dec. 18, 2015, because of Mr. Clarence's job as the CEO of one, and form connections the National League of Cities in Washington D.C. with the multitude of highwould notice,” Anthony said. “I don’t know profile guests. what I am going to do with them, but it’s a nice “I met people while we were going inside keepsake or memento, like something I will [the White House] and while we were in remember the White House by.” there,” Anthony said. “My dad now works with Despite the uncertainty of who will be someone he met there. I liked it [the party] the next person to occupy the White House, because everyone was just so nice.”

Anthony hopes she will have the opportunity During President Obama’s address to all to attend another White House gathering in of the guests at the party, he jokingly said the future. “this place is a rental facility so don’t take the “I hope to go to another one this year silverware but feel free to take the napkins.” while President Obama is still in office, but I Due to President Obama’s encouragement, don’t know what will happen next year with Anthony now has about 100 White House the election,” Anthony said. “It would be great napkins sitting on her dresser. to do again.” g “Every time we walked past a table, we would grab a handful of White House napkins and walk away. We made a game out of how many napkins we could take before people

Continued from page 12 taken in many different directions. Social media gives students a way to promote their artwork to others, and they use social media as a tool for advertising and selling their clothes.

“I love selling [my clothes] at art sales because of the environment, but when art sales aren’t going on, I advertise and sell my work by wearing it,” Cuestas said. “People will always come up to me and ask me for them, and I’ll write their name down and get it to them when I can. I’ll also post about my work on Instagram sometimes, and I’ll have people contact me based off of that. For the most part, it is just word of mouth, and it has been going pretty well so far.”

Besides pursuing fashion as a hobby, some students are using the sale of their work as an opportunity to get experience in a craft they love and may want to pursue.

“I am planning on majoring in fashion design, and I was just admitted into my top school for it, O’More College of Design, so I absolutely want

to pursue a future in it,” said visual senior Chloe Baur, who crochets and sells clothing. “I want to work with fabric more in the future. There is only so much you can do with custom orders when they are handmade, but I really want to keep an aspect of knitwear in whatever I end up doing.”

No matter how or why students got into making their own clothing, all seem to keep doing it for the same reason: the love and enjoyment they have for their art.

“Ever since I was little, I have loved yarn, from figure knitting an entire ball’s worth of yarn to teaching myself how to knit and crochet,” Baur said. “I don’t know how I got into it, but it would probably be because I love the concept of taking something that is two-dimensional and manipulating it to do whatever I want in a threedimensional basis.” g

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HOWELL HELPS WITH HEART Mr. Howell dedicates his time to helping student

by JordanJohnson limbing through the crowds of students filling the hallways as he tries to get to class on time, stopping at the locker to exchange books, and having to carry pounds of homework is no issue for a former teacher who feels right at home.

Communications sophomore Tyler Manley has been suffering from cerebral palsy ever since he was born. His disability affects his everyday life, which is why the school district offered him an assistant for extra help.

Donald Howell, former teacher in Jamaica and assistant to Manley, has worked with him for over five years, throughout his years at Bak Middle School of the Arts and continuing through his journey at Dreyfoos.

“I have been given the opportunity to work with such a warm and enjoyable person.

[Manley] has given me the satisfaction that I would have not experienced elsewhere, and our bond is unbreakable,” Mr. Howell said, “Although I have nine grandchildren, I consider him to be my adopted grandson.”

His relationship with Manley began once he moved here from Jamaica. With a background in teaching, Mr. Howell came to the school district with the intent of working as a teacher.

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day, things which I did not learn in my old town,” Mr. Howell said. “Besides solids, liquids, and gases, who knew there was a fourth state of matter?”

Just like other staff members and students, Mr. Howell attends the majority of plays and performances at school. Mr. Howell finds that his job at Dreyfoos leaves him nostalgic about his past.

“It is so nice to be reminded of my high school days, where I, myself, would sing and perform in the school band,” Mr. Howell said.

Apart from attending performances at school, Mr. Howell has not left Manley’s side since sixth grade. The two of them have been able to establish a routine that is simple enough to follow accordingly.

“Throughout the average day at school, I carry Tyler’s Photo by Lorenzo Romano bag, make sure he doesn’t Communications sophomore Tyler Manley (left) stands with his close friend get caught in large crowds, and assistant Donald Howell. ensure that his homework “My job is not difficult. Is it easy?” Mr. is written in his planner, Howell said. “No, but that is alright. I am given transport him in a wheelchair if it’s raining, the chance to work with Tyler, and I could not and encourage him to keep doing well in be more pleased. I love the environment in school,” Mr. Howell said.

Mr. Howell not only considers Manley to be which I work, and the staff is very professional -Donald Howell the student he is helping, but he considers him and hardworking. Everyone here is respectful of each other, and I have close relationships a friend. For the time that they have known with the other teachers.” each other, the bond that has been formed Mr. Howell is well-known around the granted the opportunity to work at Bak. has caused them to become familiar with one campus. He is often seen by the side of Manley, “Mr. Howell is such a loving and kind another and the obvious fact is shown that Mr. with a bag over his shoulder and a stride of person, especially to be around. He knows Howell genuinely cares about him. content. His teaching background has given me like the back of his very own hand, and “I am here to help Tyler with any needs he him the opportunity to earn the job in which my relationship with him is similar to two has, but what is most important to me is for he enjoys working today. For over five years of best friends,” Manley said. “He has been very Tyler to know how much he means to me. I assisting Manley, he is still seen with a smile helpful to me, and he’s genuinely a pretty cool love to encourage him and compliment him on his face as he makes his way through the person.” on his good work because he loves to get good hallways.

While Manley is participating in class, Mr. grades. It’s not only a reward for him, but for “I enjoy life because of this job. It has made Howell is usually found in the back of the room me too. When he comes to me flustered about me into the person I am today: knowledgeable jotting down notes and listening to the topic something, I explain to him that life is full of and caring. If it wasn’t for Tyler, I wouldn’t of education being covered. As the students ups and downs, and life is not always going to be enjoying life as much as I do now. This is absorb the new information being taught, so be at its ups,” Mr. Howell said. does Mr. Howell.

Each profession or job tends to have its ups my job. This is the job I have been waiting my “One of my favorite things about this job and downs, too, in reference to advantages and whole life for, and I am so privileged to have it," Mr. Howell said. g is that I am more knowledgeable now than I disadvantages, although Mr. Howell, on the

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PREPPING FOR PEP

From dances to decorations, students prepare for Spirit Week

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Senior Pep Rally dance participants practice their class dance on Jan. 28. after school. The performance included students from various majors and encompassed different styles of dancing.

by EmmaBaldinger ecorating, choreographing, and competing may not seem like standard high school tasks, but for the class councils and sponsors at Dreyfoos, these activities are annual rituals. All of this hard work is in preparation for the most exciting five days of the school year: Spirit Week. Freshmen do their best to face their first Pep Rally with courage, and sophomores work to recover from any embarrassment they endured as freshmen.

Juniors strive to be tough competition for their strongest opposition, the seniors, who intensely prepare for their long-awaited victory lap.

“Spirit Week is basically the best part of Dreyfoos,” SGA co-president and piano senior Catherine Zeng said. “All of [Spirit Week] culminates in the Pep Rally; everyone loves it because it is a lot of fun, and the competition is incredibly intense.”

For each class, the basis of Pep Rally preparation revolves around the seemingly simple, yet potentially excruciating task of choosing the theme.

“Our theme [was] Pixar,” class president and communications freshman Lillian Randolph said. “We had the majority of the grade vote, not the whole grade, just a certain amount from each major.”

Whether planning a Pep Rally for the first or last time, theme disputes were inevitable.

The seniors ultimately decided on ‘Star Wars,’ but this was not without a fight.

“A lot of people wanted ‘Hunger Games’ and were upset about ‘Star Wars,’ ” class copresident and communications senior Bennett Morgan said. “They said they hadn’t seen ‘Star

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Wars,’ which is preposterous because who hasn’t seen ‘Star Wars?’ ” The council felt that despite the wishes of some seniors, “Hunger Games” lacked the universal appeal of ‘‘Star Wars.’’

“I think most of the grade is pretty happy with ‘Star Wars,’ ” senior class sponsor and social studies teacher Sarah Ray said. “But I don’t think you would ever be able to make 320 arts kids completely happy.”

Moving forward from theme selection, class councils and sponsors focused on planning the Pep Rally. The freshmen received decorations from contacting a Pixar employee, freshman

class sponsor and social studies teacher Kathleen Ohara felt that this was the easiest part of their preparation, though challenges emerged elsewhere.

“It shouldn’t be a given that the freshmen get last place every year,” Ms. Ohara said. “The feedback that I’m getting is that the freshmen are supposed to be clueless and that everyone wants it to be that way.”

Ms. Ohara resents this and felt that the most difficult part of the planning was getting information. Although the seniors were never as clueless, Ms. Ray found the biggest challenge to be getting the council to follow through with their responsibilities and stay on track, and Morgan was concerned with conflicts between students.

“Our class is notorious for petty drama,” Morgan said. “There has been frequent debate over control of the Pep Rally dance, with a lot of bickering over who is in charge.”

Despite the drama, Morgan felt that when the senior class can get past their differences, they have great talent and potential.

Ms. Ray also thinks that students channeled their enthusiam into producing a successful Spirit Week.

“The easiest part [of preparing for Spirit Week] has been everyone’s excitement,” Ms. Ray said. “They all are really excited about doing well and wanting to be the best, and I think that goes for all the kids at this school.” g

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Communications freshman Elizabeth White prepares the stingray costume for the freshman teacher dress up contest.

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MONDAY Musical Genre Day and Kickball Game

by CodyBaez he key to success is to show the most spirit. That is something that communications senior Jillian Acri knew to follow when she arrived at school for the first day of Spirit Week, Musical Genre Day, dressed as her favorite rapper DJ Khaled.

“I dressed as him because he’s a major inspiration in my life,” Acri said. “When I’m down, he gives me the major keys that I need to be successful in my life, and I wanted to try and radiate that energy to people at school.”

Acri used black face makeup from a party store and put a large pillow under her shirt to put the costume together.

DJ Khaled has taken to Snapchat in recent months to give his advice and “keys to success” to people who watch his stories. Acri has kept track of the various

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Communications senior Jillian Acri was dressed as DJ Khaled, her favorite rapper, on Monday of spirit week. On Musical Genre Day, freshmen dressed country, sophomores dressed techno-pop, juniors dressed indie/alternative, and seniors dressed as rappers.

TUESDAY

Class Clique Day and Field Day

by AlexanderGordon earing fishnet stockings, spandex, and a revealing shirt is theatre senior Matthew Paszkiet. Celebrating his only “Rebellious Youth Day,” Paszkiet made it a memorable one.

“Rebellious Youth Day is all about exposing what you don’t normally see,” Paskiet said. “The most interesting reaction was that some people have tried to grab me.”

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Theatre senior Matthew Paszkiet dresses up as a rebellious youth for Class Clique Day by wearing fishnet stockings, black boxers, and a black T-shirt with holes cut out exposing his nipples.

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keys he has stated in his Snapchat stories, and says she may apply them to her life. “[He’s taught me] to never give up, never surrender, and most importantly, always eat a breakfast that includes egg whites, turkey sausage, and water,” she said.

Acri helped to elevate the level of spirit from the seniors on Monday, giving students from all grade levels something to remember. Seniors achieved a win in the kickball game during lunch against the underclassmen as well, leading Acri to believe the seniors were showing the most spirit.

“We’re definitely doing the best today.

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Paszkiet had been looking forward to Spirit Week’s “Class Clique Day,” and prepared accordingly, taking a black shirt and cutting holes where his nipples are. He added a ring to his right nipple for effect.

Paszkiet said, “I had to choose whether to go big or go home. I figured I would go hardcore.” n

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Strings junior Sarah King competes for the juniors in the Spirit Week game ''Human Hungry Hungry Hippos'' on Jan..26 during lunch.

WEDNESDAY Generation Day

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Dance seniors Morgan Aumick (L-R) Katherine Conrad, Alyssa Scheible, Alexia Belrose, Sydney Liggins, and Lucia DePoli perform during their last Dreyfoos generation dance as seniors on Jan. 27. The senior class won first place for the dance contest.

by JordanJohnston trutting in bellbottoms to third place, the junior class showed off its spirit in the Generation Dance on Thursday, Jan. 28.

“It’s fun getting to collaborate and dance with my friends during the Generation Dance,” dance junior Darius Hickman said.

With only a week to choreograph and three days to teach the dance to about 20 other students, Hickman and his class were able to have it ready to present to the school on that Thursday.

Freshmen twirled to “Grease Lighting” for a second place win. Dancing around in tie-dye and go-go boots, sophomores placed in fourth. Seniors won first place. “[The dances] came out nicely, and it’s so fun having it be my last year at Dreyfoos,” dance senior Kiandra Hering said. n

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Dance juniors Madison O'Connor (L-R) and Darius Hickman perform during the 70's generation dance.

Celebirty Day and Powderpuff Basketball Game

by MariannaKaimakliotis s the rain poured down outside, students crammed into the gym on Thursday, Jan. 28 during lunch to watch the seniors and sophomores take on the juniors and freshmen in their annual powder puff basketball game. There was a halftime show with crossdressing cheerleaders that made Hannah Montana’s “Nobody’s Perfect” anything but innocent. The seniors and sophomores won the game 16-0.

“The sophomores were really extravagant in their cheer and all the classes put in a lot of effort for

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the dances and just spirit week in all.” communications sophomore Annabelle Azoy said.

Thursday was also the first time Dreyfoos had Celebrity Day, and many kids came dressed as their favorite artists, actors, or politicians.

“I think [Celebrity Day] went pretty well. A lot of people dressed up; a lot more than the other days because I think it’s a lot easier to dress up like a specific thing rather than a specific decade or something like that,” theatre sophomore Ethan Izenwasser said. n

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Visual sophomores Carlos Rosales (L-R) Matthew George, vocal sophomore Colin Boulin Sebastian Booth, band sophomore Kyle Tellez, and digital media sophomore Isaac Acosta dance for their class in the powderpuff cheerleading.

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PEP RALLY

Spirit Week builds up to an exhilarating and eventful Pep Rally

by BrittanyMcKenzie nother year, another victory for the seniors. This year’s Spirit Week pushed the boundaries of class clique day and stirred rivalries between the grades.

“This Spirit Week was fantastic,” vocal senior Abbie O’Donnell said. “My favorite parts were rebellious youth day and the Pep Rally.”

This year also brought some even competition between the freshmen class and everyone else. Their dances shocked the school by showcasing the skills and their possible threat as competitors. Previous years showed that the freshman class is left out of the loop and tends to get picked on the most.

“The most shocking thing about Spirit Week for me was the freshman dances,” dance junior Makia Bogle said.

“Both the generation day and Pep Rally they were really on their game; I was really impressed.”

Nonetheless, the day that every student looks forward to the most is Pep Rally day. This is the chance for students of each grade to win for their class, from competing in musical chairs to singing proudly in front of the whole school to showing their choreography skills in the famous Pep Rally dance competition.

“I was excited for the Pep Rally dance because the choreographers worked really hard, and I think they did a really good job,” dance junior Jaden Murphy said.

Unlike last year, the winners of the dance competition were the seniors.

The class yelled in excitement and joy as they congratulated their fellow classmates on the win. Some students, however, didn't agree with the results of the dance-off.

“I’m kind of upset that we got fourth because I thought that our dance was really good and that [vocal freshman] Amanda Shenkman [who sang for the freshman karoake] did a really good job,” visual freshman Jill Rooney said.

This Pep Rally started with the sophomores in a close lead with their ticket totals, but ended with the seniors

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prevailing in their last victory as Dreyfoos students.

After a victorious senior class left the gym the relatively new Pep Rally tradition, where the underclassmen move to their new positions on the bleachers, took place. The juniors successfully made it to the senior side, but when it was time for the sophomores to cross the gym floor, Principal Susan Atherley fell to the ground after being knocked down by a mob of students. She came on the intercom at the end of the day to tell students that she was okay.

“I feel like this was the first year my class was united and actually got along.

Spirit Week this year was probably the best I have had all four years of being at Dreyfoos,” theatre senior Shahin Barzroudipour said.

Spirit Week is the one week of the school year the classes unite and can forget the stress of school, college decisions, and just enjoy coming every day, dressed as something different.

“This year I think Spirit Week was amazing,” Bogle said. “So many people participated in activities, and Pep Rally was phenomenal. Spirit week ‘16 was a success." g

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Vocal freshman Amanda Shenkman performs ''If It Ain't You'' by Alicia Keys for the freshmen karaoke performance.

The freshmen got fourth place.

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Piano senior Josh McDougal (L-R) and dance senior Paul Rispoli wave their arms in one of the last sections in the senior Pep Rally dance. Seniors won first place.

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Dance junior Makia Bogle participates in the junior Pep Rally dance. The junior class' theme was ''American Horror Story.'' The dance included acrobatics to match the theme.

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Visual freshman Davon McDonald shoots during the free throw competiton. McDonald got fourth place.

Hungry Hungry Hippos First: Juniors Second: Sophomores Third: Seniors/ Freshmen Three-Legged Race First: Sophomores Second: Juniors Third: Freshmen Fourth: Seniors 50-Yeard Dash First: Seniors Second: Sophomores Third: Juniors Fourth: Freshmen Potato Sack Race First: Seniors Second: Juniors Third: Sophomores Fourth: Freshmen Tug-of-War First: Sophomores Second: Seniors Third: Juniors Fourth: Freshmen

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Kickball First: Seniors/Juniors Second: Freshmen/Sophomores

Generation Dance First: Seniors Second: Freshmen Third: Juniors Fourth: Sophomores Powderpuff (no points awarded) First: Seniors/Sophomores Second:Juniors/Freshmen Musical chairs First: Juniors Second: Seniors Third: Sophomores Fourth: Freshmen Basketball free throw First: Sophomores Second: Juniors Third: Seniors Fourth: Freshmen Teacher Dress up First: Juniors Second: Seniors Third: Sophomores Fourth: Freshmen Karaoke First: Seniors Second: Juniors Third: Sophomores Fourth: Freshmen Dance First: Seniors Second: Juniors Third: Freshmen Fourth: Sophomores

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Science dean Stephen Anand and vocal senior Yeseliette Beato participate in the senior teacher dress up. Anand was dressed up as Star Wars character Luke Skywalker and Beato was Yoda.

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Final

Band sophomore Kyle Tellez (L-R), dance sophomore Kayla Kummerlen, and visual sophomores Sebastian Booth and Matthew George shuffle backward in their Pep Rally dance.

This year's sophomore theme was money.

First: Seniors (50 points) Second: Juniors (41 points) Third: Sophomores (37 points) Fourth: Freshmen (28 points)21

HOMECOMING HOUSE PARTY Students enjoy the first ever 'House Party' themed Homecoming

by CelineCastronuovo and AlexisPinchuk raditions tend to take a spin at Dreyfoos and Homecoming is not immune to this.

While other high schools enjoyed formal attire during their Homecoming, Dreyfoos students wore ripped jeans and T-shirts as they participated in an assortment of games and danced to the rap songs the DJ played.

With its “House Party” theme, casual attire was encouraged and a winning spirit was necessary. With the extra activities Dreyfoos brought to Homecoming came extra hours of work for SGA and those involved.

In order to advertise to the student body, SGA worked with the different classes, posting on class pages, making a video for the morning announcements, and handing out flyers. Other duties of the SGA officers included making a floor plan, acquiring the different games, and selling tickets the week before and of Homecoming.

“SGA is doing all of it,” piano senior and SGA co-president Catherine Zeng said.

“Planning Homecoming is hard. It is a lot of work but it is worth it.”

Unlike the semi-formal gathering that normally characterizes a Homecoming dance, this year’s dance brought students a “House Party,” featuring games such as “Super Smash Bros,” cornhole, and life size chess. With Homecoming attracting over 230 people, the increased attendance is a testimony to the tremendous effort put into this night. Games lined the sidelines of the gym and songs filled the cool air, setting an entirely different mood for Homecoming.

“We are incorporating elements of ‘House Party’ in order to make it more relatable,” Zeng said. “It attracts an entirely different crowd.”

After deliberation at the beginning of the year, the officers considered ways to attract a higher number of people with something that would be a contrast to other school dances offered throughout the school year.

“A lot of people like to go to Prom, and Winter Formal not as many people go, so we decided to do something in the middle,” math teacher and SGA sponsor Rachelle Lowen said.

Rather than focusing on food and trending music, SGA focused on food, trending music, money, games, and prizes. Tirelessly working to prepare the best Homecoming yet, SGA exposed Dreyfoos students to a new kind of homecoming.

“I went to last year’s [Homecoming but] I like this one better,” theatre junior Emily D’Addio said. “Everyone seems more comfortable. I’ve talked to people I usually

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wouldn’t talk to, and its open. There’s food and there’s a lot of places to hang out, and I really like that.”

The open atmosphere allowed students to experience a Homecoming unique to Dreyfoos. An abundance of games and prizes were offered throughout the night, rap performances from students electrified the crowd, a photo booth captured memories, and much more captivated all students who attended.

“I’d change nothing about it,” communications sophomore Nicco Bravata said. “I’d come to another one.”

A money machine was among the most interesting of the new changes that enticed students. A line of students could be seen in front of a plastic box in the left-hand corner of the gym. If a student Photo by Jade Lenkersdorf had been given a Strings senior Mateo Dorado and communications senior Michelle Birch celebrate their win as Homecoming king and queen. ''It was exciting and fun to win with Mateo since ticket from the “dress we are already friends.,' Birch said. for success initiative” something unique to Dreyfoos. the week prior to “I think it’s put a new spin [on Spirit Week, or had played their way to the Homecoming],” Bezerra-Gastesi said. “How machine through the night from winning other many homecomings can you think of that has games, they had the chance to win money and chess games and money machines?” coupons in the money machine.

Band freshman Ryan Bergman and theatre “I’m very happy with the dance,” strings freshman Gaelle Simon took home the titles junior Naiara Bezerra-Gastesi said. “I”m of earl and countess, theatre sophomores having a lot of fun.”

Jacquez Linder-Long and Emily Betts were With cash in hand and a soft drink in the announced duke and duchess, theatre juniors other, students spent the night applying their Christopher Zarcadoolas and Arya Madison math skills in life size chess and practicing were awarded prince and princess, and strings their dance moves to classic beats, such senior Mateo Dorado and communications as Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody.” The air senior Michelle Birch were crowned king and that stayed heavy with bass and laughter of queen. n mingling attendees throughout the night was

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‘SHREK’: BEHIND THE SCENES Students work to bring 'Shrek the Musical' to life

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Theatre seniors Mia Patz (L-R) and Jamie Salinger help to carry the 25 foot puppet dragon for ''Shrek the Musical.'' They hired a puppeteer from Universal Studios to make it for them.

by MariannaKaimakliotis s Feb. 19 approaches, the students responsible for the set design, costuming, and makeup are working diligently to ensure that when “Shrek the Musical” hits the stage, no audience member is left dissatisfied.

With “Romeo and Juliet” behind them, a set that was mostly lumber and hard materials.

The theatre department is now offering a fresh look on set design for viewers with the use of more drapes and fabric than before, which is referred to as soft set in the theatre department. “[‘Shrek’ has] been the first time in at least eight years that [the theatre department has] done soft set ,” theatre teacher Edward Blanchette said.“It will provide people an opportunity to see theater be done from a different perspective and it’s the first time our

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students have had to work with so much fabric originally animated characters so the costumes versus tools and lumber.” need to be very lively and bright and more out The musical will also feature more complex of this world than any other show.” sets. Mr. Blanchette has had to build the The characters in the show are popular turntable that serves as the castle of the brutal figures in children’s fairy tales, so the costumes Lord Farquaad. must match their descriptions from the movies The theatre department also brought in a and the stories they appear in.

Dreyfoos alumnus to do the scenic designs for the production; something they haven’t done in six years.

In a production with singing dragons and ogres that are based on animated characters, creating the costuming and makeup for “Shrek the Musical” is a difficult, but rewarding processes.

“The average costume takes about two weeks to finish if someone is working efficiently and is working during all of crew, which is about 2 hours and change after school,” Photo by Julia Bonavita theatre senior Taylor Theatre senior Nicole Abis (L-R), theatre freshman Kelly Mclaughaln, and theatre sophomore Chloe Gonzales work on the ‘‘Shrek’’ set diorama.

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Arts “Gingy [the gingerbread man] and Sugar Plum and Pinocchio’s costumes are really cool. The character, Sugar Plum, holds a gingerbread the whole show and has a fake arm,” Blount said.

These characters couldn’t be pulled off without the help of the makeup department, which is now its own division. Due to the show’s demand for extensive makeup, a separate department dedicated to makeup is necessary.

“This is the first time we’re using prosthetics for a show,” theatre sophomore Alexandra Sherman said. “You can sculpt and make some of our prosthetics, which are latex, and [we have] glue on body parts that expand or fabricate something like a fake chin, which we have to do for a lot of our characters.”

For the characters Shrek and Pinocchio, there’s a lot of detail going into the appearance to ensure that they look and feel real. For Shrek and Fiona, the characters must be airbrushed green, while Pinocchio needs a nose that extends out every time he lies.

“The Pinocchio costume has a pin-drop nose, and it works kind of like those toy lightsabers where it comes out in layers. It works electronically after someone presses a button,” Sherman said.

The nose has to be molded and glued on with prosthetics,

then airbrushed to make sure those prosthetics look real. The process can take hours.

“There’s different layers of the makeup that goes from prepping their skin to gluing stuff on then blending and applying the foundations, to make it look natural,” Sherman said. “We have a makeup artist, Tiffany oliver, coming in from California to show everyone how to do the prosthetics and to use the airbrush machine properly.”

The makeup crew is made up of seven students and is lead by theatre senior Maxwell Williams.

While the costume department is making many costumes for the show, being rented since the production requires exact replicas of dresses and outfits, as well as tear-away costumes for Fiona to wear.

With all the hard work and time going into “Shrek the Musical” from theatre department students, it’s easy to say that this show will be an exciting one to see once its doors open. g

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Theatre sophomore Chloe Bailey (LR), theatre senior Rachel Labes, and theatre freshman Kayla Kuecha prop up the door that will be in the musical, which starts Feb. 19.

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Theatre teacher Edward Blanchette (L-R) helps theatre sophomore Monti Cerabino, theatre sophomore Chloe Gonzales, and theate junior Paul Payne build the set for ''Shrek the Musical''’’ after school.

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The student directors of ''Shrek: The Musical'' consult the three main actors who play Shrek, Fiona and Donkey with acting tips on how to make the scene better.

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DANCING WITH THE KING Alonzo King LINES Ballet Company teaches dance workshop

by AlexaPope tarting on Jan. 15, 64 students worked with three teachers from the Alonzo King LINES Ballet company in San Francisco who taught a workshop for the weekend at Dreyfoos. Alonzo King LINES Ballet is a celebrated contemporary ballet company established in 1982. King creates works that draw on a diverse set of deeply rooted cultural traditions, changing the way we look at ballet.

“Students were divided in three groups and assigned one of the staff as choreographer,” dance dean Jan Goetz said. “One group performed excerpts from a King work, and the other two groups performed original choreography by their lead teacher.”

King believes that ballet is founded on universal, geometric principles of energy and evolution. He strives to develop a new language of movement from its classical forms and techniques.

“The movement was a little different from what I’m used to,” dance sophomore Allison Cavanagh said. “It was a good experience for me, and it helped me work on some aspects of dancing that I don’t usually focus on. In one of the teacher’s classes, she mainly focused on using your upper body, expressing, and performing.”

The weekend was full of unusual exercises, such as learning techniques on body formations and weight transference.

“Each of the LINES staff have their own unique strengths to share,” Ms. Goetz said. “[Maurya Kerr] encouraged the Dreyfoos

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Alonzo King LINES Ballet instructor Maurya Kerr watches as dance sophomore Evan Gorbell, dance senior Olivia Izenwasser, dance junior Darius Hickman, and dance junior Carson Sheinburg practice. The workshop began on Jan. 15 and ran for that weekend.

dancers to approach their classes with a spirit of exploration and self discovery. I observed classes and it was a very gratifying experience to see every dancer discover a deeper more profoundly expressive way to move.”

Dance senior Maia Kaimakliotis received a full scholarship to the LINES summer program with Dominican University. “They said [onstage that I was chosen] because I showed qualities that they liked, [and they] wanted to explore me more in their studios,” Kaimakliotis said.

This workshop has provided many dance majors with experience given from real-world professional instructors. Many students and staff alike are thankful for the valuable education.

“The teachers brought a fresh approach to teaching contemporary ballet and modern while still honoring and emphasizing the importance of a classical foundation,” dance teacher Heather Lescaille said. g

POETS SLAM COMPETITION

Students win at Palm Beach Poetry Competition O

by UmaRaja n a chilly afternoon, five young poets were honored on a stage. Four of them were Dreyfoos students, who had prevailed in a competition with over 300 entries. These students presented their pieces in front of the experts on Jan. 18 at the 12th Annual Palm Beach Poetry Festival.

Communications juniors Brianna Steidle and Kayla Kirschenbaum, along with communications seniors Cassandra Adair and Rhiannon O’Neil were the the fifth through second place winners, respectively. Dreyfoos has never had so many students win at once.

All winners were published, and received cash prizes as well as an invitation to “Sizzling Spoken Word!” the Palm Beach Poetry Festival’s slam poetry event.

“In past years, the poetry festival was dominated by Wellington High School, which submitted more than 200 entries, but this year Dreyfoos [submitted over half of the entries and] overtook Wellington in quantity, and in

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the judge’s minds, quality,” Steidle said. “It’s a big accomplishment for Dreyfoos, and it demonstrates that the festival is expanding to include a larger community of young poets.”

After the submission deadline was over, students waited by the phone to find out the results.

“I received a [congratulatory] call saying first through fifth place winners are going to be reading their poetry to a crowd of family and friends and other attendees of the poetry reception, which was around 200 people,” Kirschenbaum said. “You have to read your poem on stage, and you get [comments from the] judges on why they picked your piece, which is nerve-racking, yet fun.”

The bustling Palm Beach County Poetry Festival takes place over three days at Old School Square in Delray Beach. Winners of the high school competition got the treatment of the professional poets who attended the festival.

The winners modeled for a camera and shared their art with a large crowd.

“[The first thing we did at the ceremony was take] a lot of pictures,” Steidle said. “Eventually, it was time to read our poems. I read my piece, and then I got to listen to four other fantastic student poems. One thing that I noticed during the ceremony was how diverse all of the winning poems were. They were all written in unique styles [and were] from unique perspectives.”

The odds are good that Dreyfoos students will continue to win the poetry competition for years to come.

“I was extremely pleased when I found out so many [Dreyfoos] students won,” English and creative writing teacher Brittany Rigdon said. “It’s extremely gratifying to see their hard work pay off. [The majority of the winners were Dreyfoos students, and I think this] reinforces both the talent and the dedication that these students have to their art and to becoming better artists everyday. They work hard at it, and I think it shows when we get results like this.” g

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ARTS INDEX VOCAL V

ocal students put on the Valentine’s Day Choral Concert on Feb. 9. The concert consisted of only love songs, and there were performances from both choruses and solo performers. The choruses sang classical songs, many of which were in different languages and from different cultures. The solo performances consisted of more popular songs.

“I think the concert this year is really unique,” vocal sophomore Sarah Haughn said. “We perform a song that is originally meant to be solo as a chorus which is really different. The concert should really get people hyped for Valentine’s Day.” g

A guide to what's going on in the art area classes

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tudents in the dance department had the opportunity to learn from a professional from Feb. 1 to Feb. 5. The dance department hired a guest teacher named Krista Ellenson, who spent the week teaching dance students hip-hop.

Ellenson is currently working at Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, a professional contemporary dance company. “[Ellenson] also had an audition for a guest piece that will be in the spring dance concert,” dance sophomore Kayla Kummerlen said.

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n Friday, Jan. 22, the digital media classes went to Art Palm Beach at the Palm Beach County Convention Center across the street from school. The students were given the ability to talk to the gallery owners who had booths at the show and also talk to the artists who were selling their own art at the convention.

Portfolio Day was held in the gym on Jan. 13, and provided digital media and visual students the ability to showcase their art to different colleges and have officials give their opinion of the pieces. Many students were given the ability to apply to summer art programs and internships for different schools, and it allowed them to see all of the art colleges they might want to attend in the future.

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he theatre department has been hard at work to prepare for their biggest production of the year, “Shrek the Musical.” Both students and professionals have been working on the show since Jan. 5, the day they returned from winter break. Students had the opportunity to work with professionals who were brought in to help with the show, such as set designer Michael McLane and set painter Cindy Taylor.

The design crews for the show are doing their best to go above and beyond with the set, costumes, and props.

“The set is really different from everything else we’ve ever done because it is basically all backdrops, which are parts of the set that come down on a wire from above the curtain,” theatre sophomore Kaleigh Hanley said.

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Band teacher Pedro Hernandez (left) and band senior Charlie Breakwell review music during Jazz Ensemble.

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Students talk to college representatives at Portfolio Day on Jan. 13. Visual and digital media students had the opportunity to meet with representatives from several arts colleges to discuss their programs as well as have their art reviewed.

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he communications department has gone under great change in the last few weeks. After months of teaching both the junior and senior creative writing classes, English and creative writing teacher Brittany Rigdon is now receiving help from new artist in residence Brittany Ackerman. The classes are collaborating to create the annual creative writing anthology, which will be titled “Cliché” this year.

“Currently, we have all of our stories and poems finalized [for the anthology,]” communications junior Peter Rawlik said. “We are mainly just getting started on layout, and picking a cover from the submissions that we received from visual students.” The classes also hosted a spoken word poetry night on freshmen hill on Feb. 10.

The debate team attended the Emory National Debate tournament, which ran from Jan. 28 to Feb. 1, and six Dreyfoos students placed in the competition. On Feb. 8, all areas of the department came together to audition for the annual Communications Showcase, which will take place on April 1. g

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and students went to Tampa to perform at the All-State Concert from Jan. 9 to Jan. 13. All-State is a statewide convention in which musicians from around Florida audition for the opportunity to attend and perform at the final show after rehearsals. Forty-three Dreyfoos students, the most Dreyfoos has ever had, got into All-State.

“Individuals and ensembles get ready for solo and ensemble on Jan. 9, which is the judge assessment,” band sophomore Nava’da Lorick said.

Shortly after All-State, band students started to prepare for their annual assessments and other major performances. The band department is preparing for their music performance assessment and their Music For All National Festival in March in Indianapolis. For their performance assesment, students must memorize their scales, excerpts, or pieces that the department requires. g

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CARRYING HIS OWN WEIGHT Strings junior Jorge Plaza weightlifts competitively

by DanielMontoya he melodic rhythm of “Love Sosa” by Chief Keef fills the room, but it is pierced by the abrupt sound of a dropped 97 kilogram (213 pound) clean and jerk attempt. Others in the gym barely flinch as they are too focused on their lifts. It’s just another Friday night weightlifting session for strings junior Jorge Plaza. Plaza’s devotion to the sport began as a side activity to keep in shape, but after Plaza found out more about the sport, weightlifting became more than just a hobby.

“I was looking at guides for beginner’s barbell and bench squats and then I was looking up videos and forums on weightlifting,” Plaza said. “I became less worried about getting big and more worried about strength.”

Weightlifting is different than regular workouts done at any gym. It focuses on the strength and technique of the weightlifter as opposed to overall body physique. After deciding to pursue weightlifting as a hobby, Plaza found a local gym where he could practice. Plaza trains at CrossFit DOA in Wellington four times a week with his coach Alex Tellechea.

“The very first thing I noticed [about Plaza] is that he has no problem below the heavy weights, which can be an issue with beginning weightlifters,” Mr. Tellechea said. “He’s come a long way with his form, strength, and mental toughness.”

Before Plaza could even step into the gym to begin practicing, he had to face his parent’s concerns of stunted growth and severe injuries that could result from weightlifting.

“I was concerned about possible injuries,” Plaza’s father Francisco Plaza said. “I even talked about it with [Mr. Tellechea] before his first practice, but he reassured me that Jorge would be fine.”

After training with Mr. Tellechea for a while, Plaza began competing in local weightlifting tournaments. The tournaments, which are held in West Palm Beach and the Miami-Dade area, feature lifters of a specific age range competing

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Check out how four soccer players have helped each other progress in sports off the Dreyfoos field and how concussion injuies have affected Dreyfoos athletes.

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Strings junior Jorge Plaza lifts a barbell at CrossFit DOA in Wellington,. Plaza practices weightlifting four times a week in order to stay in shape and practice for weightlifting competitions.

against each other. Plaza usually competes in the under 18 age group. The competitors then perform lifts such as the clean and jerk and the snatch. To determine the winners of a competition the judges use the Sinclair Coefficients, which take into account weight of competitor and weight lifter.

“I placed first in my first local competition but I kind of expected [to win] because I was up against 13 year olds,” Plaza said. “There was this one kid the same age as me who played football and I was nervous at first [when I saw him]. We were warming up together and he was lifting more than me so I was thinking I would lose, but his technique was off.”

Other than winning local meets, Plaza has also competed at the state level for weightlifting. In November 2015, Plaza participated in a tournament in Port Orange, Fla., where he placed fifth. To qualify for states, Plaza had to lift a total of 107 kilograms (236 pounds). Plaza’s new goal is to qualify for the 2016 National Youth Championships, which will be held in Austin, Tex. this summer. The weightlifting requirement for Nationals is 164 kilograms (351 pounds) total, which is

attainable for Plaza, whose best weightlifting total stands at 180 kilograms (396 pounds.)

In addition to achieving personal glory at competitions, Plaza also uses weightlifting as a way to focus on what matters in his life.

“Due to weightlifting, I manage my time better,” Plaza said. “My mind [is] less crowded.”

The positive effects of weightlifting were not only noticed by Plaza but also by his family and friends.

“I feel he has become much more selfconfident. He is very passionate about this sport and he is taking it very seriously,” Mr. Plaza said. “He has accomplished a great deal in just a few months. He has also done a great job at combining his training with his academics and music.”

Thanks to weightlifting, Plaza has found a passion that not many people at Dreyfoos share. However, Plaza shares his enthusiasm with his fellow lifters at CrossFit DOA. “Weightlifting started as a solo thing, but I made lots of friends who would give me lots of advice ranging from techniques to school,” Plaza said. g

JUST BEYOND THE SOCCER FIELD

Four girls soccer players expand their horizons

by AlanaGomez and ShaneMcVan pending four years together and working as a cohesive unit has helped to benefit four Dreyfoos girls soccer players on and off the field. Digital media senior Madelyn Winchester, band seniors Riley Gore and Kaitlyn Svopa, and communications senior Naomi Kelly have been on the girls soccer team since freshman year. In addition to their time spent competing on the soccer team, each have their own individual activities that they take part in off the Dreyfoos field. Together, the girls have helped each other develop not only on the Dreyfoos soccer team, but also in their own individual activities.

“We’ve really helped each other develop as players,” Winchester said. “I’ve learned so much from [Kelly] and [Gore]. [Kelly] is a consistently committed player. [Gore] is the most tenacious human being and player I’ve ever met. She makes me a lot more aggressive and work a lot harder. [Svopa] is just an insanely good player, and she’s so modest about it. [They] make me want to be a better player.”

After four years spent together, all of the girls have developed other hobbies that they will continue to improve on.

“I [have] played baseball since I was four,” Gore said. “I fell in love with the game and

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played with the boys till my eighth grade year.

I switched to softball in my eighth grade year and have never been happier. My friends had a huge impact in the way that I have developed as a player. My teammates are my family.”

Gore recently committed to Daytona State College where she will continue to participate in softball on a more competitive level.

Just like Gore, Kelly pursues a passion outside of soccer. For four years, she has participated on the Dreyfoos track and field team.

“I started running track around middle school,” Kelly said. “I wanted to start because my brother and sister both did it. I run the 800 meter, the 4x800 relay, and the 4x400 relay.I have ran the mile and might need to do it this year as well.”

Taking a different route from her teammates, Winchester has participated in activities like skeet shooting and running daily.

“I run to keep in shape and because it really helps clear my mind,” Winchester said. “I went skeet shooting around my neighborhood, and I was average, but I hit a couple [clay pigeons].

It was a fun experience. I’m not big on guns, but it was nice to try it.”

Svopa is pursuing her passion of soccer, and has recently committed to Florida Southern College for soccer.

“Sophomore year I started searching for colleges I wanted to go to and started emailing coaches and calling them,” Svopa said. “[I sent] them highlight videos of me and started to go to camps. Then junior year I received some offers and then I decided I really liked Florida Southern College and so I committed there.” g

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Band seniors Riley Gore (L-R) and Kaitlyn Svopa, communications senior Naomi Kelly, and digital media senior Madelyn Winchester pose for a photo after a game on Jan. 11 against Seminole Ridge High School.

THE CONCUSSION CONUNDRUM Increasing student athlete injuries call for a solution

by ElliotHacker year ago at a Dreyfoos soccer game, digital media junior Josh Yeckes dove headfirst for the soccer ball, causing a mid-air collision with the opposing team’s goalie. When he got up, all he could see was black.

As the ball rolled down the field, band senior Philipp Popp prepared to make a defensive stop. When the other team’s player went for the ball, they collided, when Popp got up, he couldn’t see anything.

The severity of injuries in sports varies depending on the area that is damaged.

Common injuries include ankle sprains, pulled muscles, or broken bones. An area that was once overlooked as a minor injury, in recent years, has become one of the most controversial and serious injuries any athlete can get. For Popp and Yeckes, they both experienced firsthand what a concussion felt like.

In the recent film “Concussion,” protagonist Bennet Omalu played by Will Smith finds out about the long-term effects of concussions in football. The film follows Omalu as he attempts to persuade the NFL

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to speak out on how dangerous concussions are. His studies on recently deceased football players help him find out that they all shared similar symptoms. The objective for Omalu and for the film was to try to spread awareness

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about the effects concussions may have, and how they may harm people later in their lives.

“Concussions can be deadly, and they can lead to long-term effects that can really harm people,” Athletic Director and social studies teacher Ross Venning said. “The state of Florida has really started to monitor how

deadly these injuries can be.”

This year at Dreyfoos, each of the sports teams was required by the State of Florida to watch a new concussion video warning of the seriousness of this type of injury. Each coach was required to watch as well, and the video showed various situations where a coach would need to step in and monitor the situation.

According to WebMd, there are multiple symptoms to detect a concussion: headache or a feeling of pressure in the head, temporary loss of consciousness, confusion, amnesia, dizziness or “seeing stars,” ringing in the ears, nausea, vomiting, slurred speech, delayed response to questions, appearing dazed, and fatigue. If any student experiences these symptoms, it is the coach’s job to take them out of play to ensure safety.

“Even though we don’t have football, if a student takes a hit to the head it doesn’t matter what sport it is, we have to monitor the injury right away and make sure they are okay,” Mr. Venning said. “Even the slightest sign of any symptom will force [us to check] the student and make sure they are okay.” g

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SPORTSGUIDE A play by play of this season's meets, games, and tournaments Tennis

by ShaneMcVan he Dreyfoos tennis team has been preparing for what is shaping up to be a great season.

Players on the team have competed against each other to ensure that they will be at the top of their game.

“I play four times a week at my tennis club and train with seniors that go to other high schools in the area,” communications sophomore Brianna Seaberg said. “I also play in tournaments to improve my play.”

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With all of the skill that is present on the team, players are hopeful that this season will be filled with lots of victories.

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Boys Soccer

by DanielMontoya he boys soccer season ended on Jan. 7 at Royal Palm Beach High School with a 6-0 loss. The team managed a 2-11 record this season with wins coming against Somerset Canyons and a district win against Seminole Ridge High School.

“I think [the team] did pretty well [this season],” band senior and team captain Philipp Popp said.

Although the team’s record this

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season wasn’t strong, the team had many freshmen who put their talents on display throughout the season. Some of the freshmen were starters during the season and contributed greatly to the team.

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Track and Field

by AlanaGomez he boys and girls track team has seen many changes to their usual conditioning and coaching routine this season. One of these changes is having a new head coach, Athletics Director and social studies teacher Ross Vening. “[I’ve coached] cross country, wrestling, soccer, and track in the

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The team saw a large turnout for the conditioning sessions, with almost 50 students attending the sessions that started on Jan. 12.

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Girls Soccer

by ElliotHacker ollowing a rocky start to the season, the girls soccer team was able to come together and play with chemistry. The record this year was 6-7 in the regular season, 4-4 in district play, and 1-1 in playoffs. Overall, they finished 7-8 and ended the season with high expectations for next year.

“I think we developed and improved this season more than any other. Although we didn’t win as much as we have in the past, I consider this season extremely successful,” digital media senior

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Basketball

by ShaneMcVan he Dreyfoos boys basketball team lost the north division title on Jan. 15 at Community Christian Academy. This marked the second time in the last three seasons that the team competed for the title. The team had previously won a banner in the 2012-13 season.

“This year we were less reliant on one or two players [and] instead

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Communications junior Oscar Hamilton (15) stretches toward the basket while visual sophomore Aaron Crawford (32) and strings sophomore Amare Davis (11) wait for a rebound. The boys basketball team lost against Somerset Canyons Academy on Jan. 12, 2016 .

we played more team ball,” social studies teacher and head coach Jeffrey Stohr said. “Every coach we played said that our boys played hard. We never quit and continued to work hard.”

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and girls soccer captain Madelyn Winchester said. “We were in a 5A district when we [were] supposed to be in a 3A district.

We [held] our own against every one of these teams.”

Next year the girls hope to be able to qualify for regionals, and excel in their playoff schedule.

“I think if Dreyfoos is able to get a few more skilled freshmen for next year, the team will only get better,” Winchester said. n

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THE PRICE OF PROM

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by GerniseGregoire rom is a once-in-a-lifetime experience; it is the day that most seniors and juniors plan to look the complete opposite of how they do at school. It is not difficult to read between the lines of every school-wide event, but this one in particular is even more expensive than any other. A recent survey from Visa showed that the average U.S. family spends about $919 on a prom-going teen, with parents covering as much as 73 percent of the costs. There is a cost for perfect hair, “on-fleek” makeup, the right tux or dress, and purchasing a ticket. All of these factors have the ability to burn out a student’s pockets, so here is a guide to prepare for prom on a budget.

tutorial channels that anyone can visit are “Makeup” by Maya Mia, or even the “Cloe Couture Channel.”

For novices, however, these DIY videos may seem quite difficult; therefore, going to a makeup kiosk at any mall can make it much easier. The Seacrets Kiosk at the Wellington Green Mall charges $20 to $40 for a full face of natural makeup. Compared to spending $50 or more at expensive makeup stores like Sephora, Mac, or Ulta, kiosks can help prom attendees save money.

Hair

Because of Dreyfoos’ diverse socioeconomic backgrounds, some students do not have the funds to spend over $100 on Makeup hair, but that should not discourage anyone Instead of high expenses for facials or spa from strutting through prom like a king or treatments, watch makeup tutorials online or queen. Start off by deciding what hairstyle get ready with friends. Call it a “beauty bash.” looks better with the chosen attire. For a Makeup tutorials can be found on YouTube strapless dress, keep those locks loose. With or even Instagram pages with simple “howa one shouldered dress, go for a side bun or to” steps. These tutorials use tips and winged curled ponytail, and if sporting a high-collared eyeliner to detail each step for makeup styles or spaghetti-strap dress, pull the hair back like the cat eye or smokey eye. For amateurs into any kind of style. Next, decide whether a in the makeup world, these guides offer tips family member could do the hairstyle correctly. for how to achieve the best lashes using Many females choose to use their real hair any mascara and how to blend different while others may want a few extensions. To see eyeshadows. Some great YouTube makeup hairstyle examples, research online by going to Teen Vogue’s beauty guru site, searching for tutorials on YouTube by stylecaster, or even practicing a desired style on a cheap wig.

Most teenagers are inept at styling their own hair professionally, so consider trading an expensive beauty salon for a local cosmetology school. The Empire Beauty School in West Palm Beach’s Cross County Plaza and the Photo by Starr Courakos Euphoria Beauty Communications senior Bethany Ebanks uses a YouTube tutorial to help her apply makeup.

Students can use tutorials to save money by doing their own makeup for Prom rather than Arts Institute in getting it done professionally.

Downtown West

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Communications senior Gernise Gregoire tries on an affordable and stylish dress at David's Bridal. This is just one of many places to purchase prom dresses from.

Palm Beach charge $15 to $35 for a wash, press, and perm that would usually cost $50 or more.

Cosmetology schools need clients. By going to a local school, one can save money and help advance careers. For the guys who want to look fly on prom day, haircuts and designs range from $5 to $12. It is vital for hair to be “gone with the wind fabulous,” so whether using extensions or going natural, be sure to keep a specific and strict budget.

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In a dark room filled with loud music and party lights, people might not spot each other’s faces from a few feet away, but they will notice each other’s outfits. This makes the ideal dress or tux a paramount component of the prom experience. Many outfits may look better for more money, but most people cannot pay over $300 on an outfit that will only be worn for a couple of hours. To save money on prom attire, begin by shopping for a dress or tux as soon as possible. Many prom and bridal stores offer a 20 to 50 percent discount on previous years’ styles. These great deals can be found at your local David’s Bridal, Madame Bridal, Pamela’s dresses, and La Casa Hermosa in Palm Beach County. If that does not seem like a grand idea, even try to ask family or friends for used tuxedos or dresses. Then, get the hand-me-down clothes altered. Other options include renting a tux or dress for one night or even searching for local stores that are going out of business with a huge sale. Remember to budget. g

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TESTING THE ORANGETHEORY A new, orange way of exercise can quickly burn 700 calories

by HannahDunn eads of sweat rolled off my forehead. My body was shaking. Every move I made seemed to become harder and harder. I felt like I was going to throw up at any second, but that was only a customary workout at Orangetheory Fitness in Royal Palm Beach.

According to the Orangetheory website, “Orangetheory Fitness” is a 60-minute high-intensity fitness class that is divided into intervals of cardiovascular training and strength training to ensure maximum calorie burn. The Orangetheory states that if one gets the heart rate up into the orange zone, one has reached the optimal zone for fat-burning.

Staying in the “orange zone” for a certain amount of time allows the participant to continue burning calories for as much time as they were in the orange zone in during their workout. For instance, if someone stayed in the orange zone for 20 minutes (the goal amount of time), they continue to burn calories for 20 minutes after their workout.

When I first arrived, the lady at the front desk sat with me to explain the “Orangetheory” and all of its machines. She then fitted me for the heart monitor which had to wear throughout the workout. The heart monitor

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tracks a client’s pulse throughout the workout to make sure he or she is exercising at his or her best. During class, everyone’s name is on a screen which displays beats per minute (bpm), calories burnt, and current zone.

As the class started, we were broken up into groups of two. The second group did floor work such as weight lifting and circuit training.

My group started on the treadmills. Splitting the class into two groups is due to the fact that there is a limited amount of equipment. One had the option of power walking, jogging, or running. As time went by, the intensity of the exercise gradually increased. You were able to control your own intensity, although the instructor was constantly encouraging you to push harder.

I started off on the treadmills, and every other minute, I moved back to the rowing machines or to do froggers. This went on for 25 minutes. We then switched, and my group went to do floor work. For the remainder of the class my group worked with dumbbells, bosu balls, and TRX suspension trainers for the circuit training half of the class. We did exercises like simple crunches and also pushups using the bosu ball, before working out our arms with the dumbbells and the suspension

trainers. I was nearly on the ground by the time we started our 5-minute cooldown stretch. I burned 700 calories.

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After an extensive workout at Orangetheory Fitness, communications junior Hannah Dunn rests after her floor exercises. There are 77 Orangetheory Fitness locations open and coming to Florida.

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Grill and hummus bar serves quick, affordable dishes

by IsaacOchoa s leg day and veganism grow to become major fads of 2016, healthy diets must be a priority. In search for a quick and easy solution, The Muse staff embarked on a journey to improve the outside dining experience for Dreyfoos students.

The Chickpea is a grill and hummus bar on Clematis St., serving Mediterranean food with a twist of Middle Eastern flavoring. Most ingredients are locally-sourced and abide to organic standards. Its environment blends rustic

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Mediterranean colors such as beiges and browns with simplistic white tables.

While waiting by the food counter, one can smell and hear the frying falafel before it is placed into pita wraps. They offer salad bowls with a selection of meats or falafel as well as pita wraps witht similar ingredients.

The Chickpea serves baklava for those who wish to end their lunch with a sweet bite. It is the ideal spot to grab a bite and work on finishing late assignments.

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commentary by ChloeKrammel o swipe right or not to swipe right, that is the question. I would like to say that I initially downloaded Tinder, the hottest online dating app, to conduct some hard-hitting research for this story, but that is not the case.

I downloaded it to see what I could get out of it.

Tinder has been a rollercoaster of encounters with those who can’t take a hint and those who surprisingly held promise but ended up being duds. The only thing I got out of Tinder was going over my data limit and screenshotting all of the Dreyfoos students I came across.

“I’ve never actually talked to the guys I matched with, but sometimes I see people from school on Tinder and look at their profile. It’s amazing to see how different they act online.

It’s interesting to see other sides of people,” piano junior Caroline Miller said.

Tinder is based around the concept of swiping right on those whom you find attractive and swiping left on those you deem not. Once two people swipe right on each other, they’re matched and can message each other in hopes of moving from an online interaction to a real-life encounter. According to The New York Times, Tinder has 50 million active users who check their accounts 11 times per day and spend an average of 90 minutes per day on the app.

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A high school student's journey for love on an online Apps like this serve as a noncommittal platform for meeting others in one’s area, and a growing number of teenagers are using this resource to their advantage. More than 7 percent of Tinder’s users are aged between 13 and 17, according to Tinder’s co-founder Justin Mateen. Teenagers outnumber the 35 to 44-year-olds, who make up 6 percent of the app’s users. It can be said that part of this younger age group is using Tinder to boost their self-esteem rather than to actually meet people. For example, when joining Tinder, I had no intention of making plans with strangers. Such face-to-face encounters may be dangerous as one risks being tricked or even worse, fall victim to sexual predators. I only wanted to mess with desperate guys and see what the hype was about.

At first, I was highly selective of whom I swiped right for. When the matches and messages rolled in, I tried to talk to everyone and get to know them; a few days later, it got boring. I concluded that there is no point in talking to random people with whom I have nothing in common, especially those I won’t ever meet. As advised by some of my friends, I decided to swipe right on everyone. I generated

over 40 matches a day and received a constant stream of messages.

Zak, the first guy I spoke to, is my favorite Tinder horror story. He has blonde hair and goes to a tennis academy— what a catch.

We started talking and going through the preliminary Q&A until he told me he actually lives in Westchester, N.Y., despite his 40-mile radius saying otherwise. He was caught dealing marijuana, a whole lot of it, which was enough to land him in jail. Zak had a good lawyer that negotiated him out of jail and into Club Med’s Tennis Academy in Port St. Lucie on state arrest. We Snapchat on occasion.

The company said Tinder averages more than a billion swipes left and right each day.

As I was contributing to that statistic, I came across my second horror story: an Oxbridge boy. We both listened to the Beach Boys and had many mutual friends, but there was one mutual friend that came as a shock. My good friend ended up being his sister. He was reluctant to tell me that he was related to her, and when he did, I immediately stopped talking to him. After a month of investigative journalism and odd conversations, I’ve decided to put off Tinder until further notice. g

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Netflix increases its repertoire of original shows every year, reaching 450 hours of self-produced content at the end of 2015..

Twitter plans to change its character limit from 140 characters to 10,000 characters, and the entertainment staff writes about its favorite releases for 2016.

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PROFITING OFF BINGE-WATCHING Netflix succeeds with its self-produced serialized dramas

by RubyRosenthal red, black, and white logo has permeated the homes of millions in the United States and across the globe. Known as Netflix, the video-streaming platform is dominating the industry.

Since Netflix’s beginning in 1997, it has uploaded television shows and age-old movies. Three years ago, the video-streaming site developed a line of shows and movies.

Since then, the amount of original shows has shot up from a total 450 streaming hours (13.3 days) in 2015 to an estimated 600 streaming hours (25 days) in 2016, according to Time.

In 2011, Netflix’s chief executive, Reed Hastings, realized his company had a dilemma. The video-streaming site was paying about $2 billion a year in order to license TV shows and movies produced by other companies to show viewers at home. Although this was initially successful, it brought up a few problems.

Netflix could become vulnerable to its competition, including Hulu and HBO. Netflix’s licensed shows could be used by any of its competitors. Comedies like “Last Man Standing” or dramas like “American Horror Story” had already been sold to cable channels. Netflix could only afford was what

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is considered a long-form serialized drama, a type of drama with a continuous plot line, unfolding in a sequential episode-by-episode fashion.

Serial dramas such as Netflix’s “House of Cards” or “Orange is the New Black” are hard to sell to cable channels, as viewers need to watch the shows from the start or they will not be able to understand them. The company noticed in its viewer data that people would binge-watch these dramas in a way that they would not do for sitcoms. Netflix realized that if they can create the type of show that people will watch on-demand, it will ultimately have the same or more content as other streaming services, but they will be able to control the price.

Netflix first released its original “House of Cards” in 2013. Following its release, “House of Cards” has been awarded three Emmys and a Golden Globe. Along with its first original show, Netflix is also creating new renditions of past television shows including “Fuller House,” a spin on the ‘90s comedy “Full House,” and later this year, Netflix will release four new episodes of the dramedy “Gilmore Girls.” All will likely help further Netflix’s success in comparison to other video-

streaming sites.

Netflix has become a threat for the cable television industry, forcing it to take a sharp turn in its path. Unlike viewers of cable TV, Netflix’s viewers can screen shows and movies on any device, something that is threatening the current consumers of DISH Network, Xfinity, or Comcast.

“We will come to see that linear TV declines every year for the next 20 years and that the Internet rises every year for the next 20 years,” Mr. Hastings said at the Re:publica Conference in Berlin.

Netflix is affordable for only 20 percent of the cost of most cable packages. Netflix also has the tempting option for viewers to click on the “watch next episode” button, a feature cable television consumers cannot experience.

Netflix’s rise in the 2010s has even brought the coinage of new phrases such as ‘Netflix and chill” and “binge-watching.” As cable television gradually becomes extinct, the video-streaming site is revolutionizing the industry, allowing for a new platform of enjoyment to develop for adults, teenagers, and children worldwide. g

EXPANDING CHARACTERS Twitter announces prospective 10,000word character limit, changing tradition

by ZacharyDecastro ccording to a recent report by Wall Street Journal, Twitter plans to increase its signature 140-character limit to 10,000 characters in an attempt to boost utility. The date is not definite, as the plan is not yet concrete.

Twitter has had the 140-character constraint since its creation, a major aspect of the networking platform individualizing it from all others. The 140-character limit was modeled after SMS text messaging which also had the same constraint, according to Vocativ.

Keeping the 140-character limit at this point would be for the sake of tradition. Twitter users have already found loopholes to get around the word constraint by Twitter storming, a term used for when people unleash their thoughts in a flurry of multiple tweets to get around the 140-character limit. People can also post photos of a text that surpasses the character limit, which makes it non-searchable.

“We’ve spent a lot of time observing what people do on Twitter, and we see them taking screenshots of text and tweeting it,” Twitter’s CEO Jack Dorsey said. “What if text… was actually text?

Text that could be searched. Text that could be highlighted. That’s more utility and power.”

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will ruin all that makes Twitter unique in comparison to other social media websites. Twitter does recognize that brevity is the essence of the tweet.

“Twitter would just become another Facebook with a different name,” digital media junior Agustina Lincz said. “The whole point of posting on Twitter is to be short and concise.”

Dorsey calls the 140-character limit a “beautiful constraint” and even plans to keep the 140-character display while giving the user the option to view full text, according to The Motley Fool.

This way, long posts won’t be a burden and Twitter’s timeline will feel and look the same. Others feel differently about the change.

“The change is not logical,” theatre junior Regine Joseph said. “Twitter users do not want to read that much.”

Twitter could benefit from the increased word count, making it to where users will stay on the site from start to finish. Alex Hern from The Guardian points out that newspaper websites such as Buzzfeed can post stories as Twitter posts instead of the user clicking a link and leaving Twitter altogether.

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I barely know anything from the Top Photo by Rolling Stone 40 or the radio station 95.5. This year, I was excited to learn that pop-rock artist Elton John is coming out with a new album called “Wonderful Crazy Night.” Since his 1970 debut, John has been performing and making music with his lyricist, Bernie Taupin. With his funky outfits and iconic glasses, John will release his album on Feb. 3. Hopefully, he will sing as well as he did 50 years ago. g

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Batman Vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice” is what I will be looking forward to the most in 2016. Christian Photo by Yahoo Bale, who played a suave, youthful batman in “The Dark Knight” trilogy, has passed the torch on to Ben Affleck. Affleck will be bringing a more old-hand, veteran vigilante similar to Bruce Wayne to the screen. Wonder Woman will also be appearing in the movie as well as Aquaman, Flash, and Cyborg. Superman, played by Henry Cavill, is the only established character in the movie as we got to know him in “Man of Steel,” which came out in 2013. This will be the first time we see the Son of Krypton and the Bat of Gotham in the same movie. g

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he King of the African Jungle returns to the big screen, but this time he speaks proper English. Warner Bros will release a sequel to “Tarzan” in 2016, 17 years after the release of Disney’s version. Unlike its predecessor, “The Photo by imdb Legend of Tarzan” features more mature content such as British politics in the Congo and a mining scheme. As I look forward to the continuation of my childhood movies, I concurrently notice that the things that fazed me have lost their appeal. At this point, I only look forward to the release of “The Legend of Tarzan” for its connection to my childhood and not for its plot, special effects, or cast. g

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MAY THE CHALK BE WITH YOU

by JuliaHorneck ust as it seemed as though the unrelenting rain of Wednesday, Jan. 27 and Thursday, Jan. 28 had washed all hopes of a sidewalk chalk competition away, students banded together on the afternoon of Friday, Jan. 29 to carry out the Spirit Week tradition. Despite the event being post Pep Rally, students brought forth as much effort and creativity to chalk a drawing best representative of their class theme.

Though there was no single class who reigned victorious within the event, the senior class’ chalk drawing stood out among the creations of each grade. The design of the drawing paid homage to the senior class “Star Wars” Pep Rally theme, in which each class was respectively represented by characters of the Sith world. Standing in the very forefront was Darth Vader, holding a golden lightsaber, reflective of the senior class colors. Ranked to signify the hierarchical stature of each class are characters Kylo Ren, who holds

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a red lightsaber which is symbolic of the junior class, Darth Maul, who holds a green lightsaber representing the sophomore class, and Count Dooku, who holds a blue lightsaber for the freshman class.

“Based on my past experience with the chalk drawing competition, I knew it would be important to create a design and a reference for the group to use while working on the chalk drawing,” visual senior Palmer Crippen said. “I started with a basis of ideas in relation to how I could make ‘Star Wars’ seemingly relate to Dreyfoos. Once I settled on what I thought was the best idea, I made some small thumbnails in my sketchbook. I then made a larger sketch of the design to figure out the composition and details. After that, I took the proportions of the sketch and then blew up the design onto a bigger piece of paper and painted it.”

The drawing was brought to completion through the collaborative effort of both visual

and digital media students alike. The team that chalked the drawing included visual seniors Irving Gama, Jordyn Greenia, Tyler Brunner, Madison Joy Deork, Victoria Pouille, Samantha Vassor, Zayra Campos, Christien Vargas, Jailine Cano, Dan Mitrovic, and Andrew Padilla, as well as digital media senior Sophie Hullinger.

“The chalk drawing not being a competition this year definitely had an impact on the atmosphere,” Crippen said. “It wasn’t as stressed or rushed since we weren’t limited to working within the constraints of lunchtime.

There were originally only supposed to be four people working on the drawing, but it turned into a total of 13 helpers. Since there was no pressure to win, we all just had fun collaborating together and coming up with something that we thought [best reflected our class’ theme].” g