The Muse issue 6

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Volume 10 Issue 6 May 2013

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Dreyfoos prepares students for college and the real world.

Pages 13-15

Alexander W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Sending off the seniors

OP/ED

Class Warfare

The ultimate high school face off. Which year is tougher: junior or senior year?

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Photo illustration by Elizabeth Lane and Aubrey Levin

Visual senior Agustin Seco (L-R), strings senior Justis Cousins and dance senior Mikaella Abitbol display the opportunities available to them after college.

Correction: In the April issue of The Muse, the FLVS cover story stated that the salary of a new teacher is $64,000. That amount is almost double what a new teacher makes.

NEWS

World Class Teacher

Read about Mr. Ruth’s studies abroad and adventures in different countries during his college years.

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FEATURES

Prom Playback

Journey through a Midnight in Paris on page 11 to read about the prom experience.

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ARTS

Journey to Juilliard

Read the inside story on dance senior Malik Williams and his recent acceptance to The Julliard School.

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SPORTS

Basketball donation

Due to a generous $10,000 donation, the boys basketball team just got a whole new makeover.

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WELLNESS

Eat this, not that

Learn how to make better decisions when eating out with friends in this issue’s Eat This vs. That.

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ENTERTAINMENT

Entertaining Summer

Plan your summer vacation with a guide to local and national events.

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Photo by Elizabeth Lane

(Left) Dominique McKenzie, Jennifer Yoon, Camille Sanches, and Shawna Bilton say goodbye and give advice to each other for the future of The Muse and life beyond Dreyfoos.

As we both look back and reflect on our past four years, we can honestly say it has been nothing short of a rollercoaster ride. From the stress of having to balance the work load that comes with taking practically every AP class, to pulling an allnighter just so we can squeeze in that extra bit of study time, we both can say this with ease, that despite all of these things, it has been a great ride. For this issue of The Muse, the new editors took on their new roles and were responsible for publishing the sixth issue.

After weeks of going through applications and conducting interviews we feel very confident in next year’s staff.

This issue’s Staff Editorial covered and ranked this year’s most highly talked about topics which included Athletics, Spirit Week, Dances, the New Schedule, Club Events and the different Art Shows (pg. 3).

While many of you are excited that the month of April has come and gone, last month brought one of the most highly anticipated events of the year, Prom. Seniors, juniors and even some lucky sophomores had the opportunity to attend this year’s Prom, which was based on the theme of Midnight in Paris. Make sure to check out our Prom Overview on page 10. As this year comes to a close, some of you may already be preparing for your summer vacation but for those who are still unsure of what they will be doing over the summer make sure to take a look at our summer concert and events preview (pg. 25).

We hope that the sixth issue of The Muse will be able to ease some of your stress as you get through AP week to finish the 2012-2013 school year with a bang. g

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STAFF EDITORIAL

The pros and cons of 2012-2013 A year in review of the different school events

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he editors of The Muse selected what they felt were the most significant events throughout the 2012-2013 school year. After much discussion, argumentation and throwing of chairs, they came to an agreement on the overall grades for each of these events. These are the final results. g

Dances:

The Dreyfoos tradition of being a non-traditional high school was broken when two dances, the Winter Formal and Homecoming, were added this year. We give junior and senior class councils, SGA and the PTA credit for introducing these dances, but they could have been carried out much more efficiently.

Dinner was not included with a Winter Formal ticket purchase and many people left the dance early.

To be fair to SGA, the Homecoming dance was a significant improvement.

The overall experience was great, but not as many people attendedprobably because they were underwhelmed by the Winter Formal. Also, despite opening the locker rooms for students to change in, it was difficult for people to attend the Homecoming dance since the dance was held on a Friday night. g

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As usual, the art departments hosted a myriad of incredible shows. From the always popular Prism concert to “Guys and Dolls” musical, the different departments were able to showcase their talents. In addition, the entire school was given the opportunity to see the winter dance concert when it was performed during an LTM day. The arts shows and showcases are always the highlight of a year at Dreyfoos and once again, they did not disappoint. g

Art..........A+ Spirit........B+ Dances.....C+ Schedule...DEvent........C+ Athletics...A-

Spirit Week itself was great.

Students enjoyed the class rivalry and competitions during the week. The controversy that surrounded Spirit Week and all the changes that were made to it were what gave it only a B+. Almost everyone had something to complain about and the overloaded SGA Facebook page was evidence of this. The complaints ranged from accusations of cheating during the sidewalk chalk contest to heated arguments over the timing of the pep rally, which was particularly problematic.

Since the pep rally was held in the morning for the first time, students felt tired and sticky throughout the rest of the day, instead of being pepped up with school spirit. g

Club Events:

Despite the large number of clubs at Dreyfoos, they were surprisingly inactive this year. Many events unfortunately fell through due to a lack of interest or funds.

This occurred with A Prom to Remember’s Tribal Wars and the Make-A-Wish Foundation’s movie fundraiser. On the other hand, the Women’s Empowerment club exceeded expectations when they were able to get former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright to speak at Dreyfoos. But due to a conflict in Ms. Albright’s schedule, the majority of the junior class was unable to see her speak because they were taking the SATs that day. g

Spirit Week:

Graphic by Remi Lederman

New Schedule:

This year’s elimination of seven period days on Mondays did not at all fulfill its original intent.

Odd day classes seemed to fall significantly behind their even day counterparts, so teachers and students alike were frustrated. With Mondays being either even or odd (but usually even) teachers could go five days without seeing their students. The only reason that the new schedule did not receive a complete failing grade was because if you hated your odd day classes, this was a good year. g

Athletics:

Believe it or not, Dreyfoos athletics received a particularly high grade this year because of its huge successes. The track and field and cross country teams both broke multiple records throughout the year. Dreyfoos athletics proved itself again when the girls bowling team made it to states.

The boys tennis team went to the regional tournament for the first time and had two members win the district doubles tournament, which propelled them to the state tournament. g

Contributor: Tess Saperstein

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OP/ED

Lifelong winning streak Bossis is a big winner in contests, givaways

it,” even though I really didn’t t 9 years old, I learned need to have those 1,000 calories something about myself. It almost every day. Until I received wasn’t as instrumental as the my yearbook photo at the end breakthrough of the year, I had not realized that my uncle how large I had become. At this had last May time, my new hairstyle that had when he my hair cut off right at the level discovered his of my three chins, only made true sexual matters worse. preference, From that day forward, I Bari Bossis but we both had never lost a raffle that I learned something that changed entered. Seven years later, my our lives for the better. I had good fortune even followed me finally recognized that I was born to high school. Within the first with a streak of luck. few weeks of my freshman year, An impromptu trip, lead I was eager to participate in all by my mother, to the Cold of the clubs that had a stand at Stone Creamery sparked this Club Rush. At one of the first realization of my luck. Fiddling club meetings I attended, the with my most recently acquired president of the club entered Pokémon stuffed animal, I everyone’s name in a raffle to salivated at the thought of my win a free Starbucks card. Surely routine sundae: the mud pie enough my name was drawn mojo. I stroked Charmander’s from the basket containing over bright red mane and asked him 50 names. My surrounding if he was allergic to peanuts to friends all shot me jealous stares, ensure that and I I could flashed Throughout the years, I have won share my a smirk free sports equipment, Jamba Juice ice cream back as I with him. credits and designer shoes. Hopefully, collected After he my prize. my lucky streak will continue until I agreed, we But I turn 18 and can enter the lottery had arrived was still at our -communications sophomore Bari Bossis haunted destination by the and I raced nostalgia out of the of my car to be surprised by Cold dramatic weight gain from Stone’s popularity that afternoon. the free food that I acquired We learned that a raffle for a previously. In a panic, I solved year’s worth of free ice cream my crisis by secretly performing was about to take place. With a an act of benevolence. I gave the confidence, I signed my name on gift card to a kind homeless man a slip of paper and threw it in the who had caught my attention jar, after consulting Charmander with his colorful cardboard sign first, of course. that afternoon.

Minutes later, the sound of Throughout the years, I have my name was called. My mother won free sports equipment, picked me up and spun me Jamba Juice gift cards and in the air with excitement—I designer shoes. While some may modeled a winning and proud call it luck, I call it destiny. Does grin. Of course being the naive this fortune give me a bigger and free-spirited child that I was, ego? Yes. Does it also give me the idea of weight gain along bigger hips? Absolutely. But I’m with such a pleasure as free not complaining. I just hope that ice-cream had never crossed my my lucky streak will continue mind. I continued to indulge in until I turn 18 and can enter the the largest-sized cup available, lottery. g ironically named, “Gotta Have

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Illustration by Santiago Ramirez

The underclassman effect

Who is prom truly meant for?

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by MariaGrosso

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first prepped for prom when I was in seventh grade. My hair was curled, my lips were glossy and my heels were high, but despite this, I was still denied entry to my sister’s senior prom. I was shocked. I had believed that prom was simply a gathering of people dressed in elegant attire. An elderly woman patted my curled hair and said, “It’s not your turn yet.” I saw my sister walk through the doors of a hotel and what lay beyond those doors remained a mystery.

When hearing about sophomores and freshmen being asked to prom, my first instinct was: it’s not the underclassmen’s turn yet. The same way the SATs aren’t administered to fifth graders, underclassmen shouldn’t be granted access to the privilege of prom. It’s not that their physical presence is a disturbance, but that underclassmen have not earned their right to a party yet.

“It should only be seniors,” dance senior Brynn Benach said.

“That way they are able to spend more money on us and make it [prom] more special, since it’s our last year.”

What differentiates prom from any other school sponsored dance is the exclusive admittance of its attendants.

Seniors gather to celebrate the end of their high school careers and juniors celebrate the dawn

of their final year of high school.

Going before your junior or senior year lessens the impact that prom has on students.

“It makes it more special to only go a few times,” dance senior Grace Mitchell said. “My friends and I decided only to go our senior year. It’s such an expense but we were able to go all out and make it as special as possible.”

From the first day of high school you are engulfed in the excitement and anticipation of prom, although it seemed so far away, eventually everyone gets their turn.

“It can be seen as a rite of passage,” communications junior Gabriella Romano said. “The stages of high school earn you an invitation because of the time [you] put into [it].”

As a reporter, I attended prom this past April 27 at the Harriet Himmel Theatre. I observed underclassmen in long dresses and half tied ties run past me ready to sing their favorite jams.

“I didn’t really like that underclassmen were at prom because I think it’s supposed to be an experience that only juniors and seniors share,” visual junior Megan Luchey said.

“Hopefully next year people will understand that it’s supposed to be a special event for the upperclassmen.” g

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Commentary by TessSaperstein

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hroughout my junior year of high school I have learned a couple of things. First, the SATs are not meant to test your intelligence, but your endurance. Second, calculus will make you cry more than not having a date to prom. Third, life gets better, but not by much.

I have not yet experienced senior year, so I can not say with absolute certainty that it is much easier than junior year, but I have heard enough stories and read enough “Seventeen Magazine” articles to believe so. The fact is, junior year is the year where all the work is done.

It is the time to build up your resume by taking as many AP classes as possible, becoming the president of every club in existence and getting your highest SAT score.

Although you should have been doing this throughout your entire high school career, junior year is your time to shine. Near perfect scores are expected if you are applying to a top tier college and if you mess up, there isn’t much time to bounce back. Also, most of the teachers you have this year are the ones you will ask to write your letters of recommendation, so not only is it expected that you do well in a teacher’s class, but they also have to like you.

Junior year is also the time when you need to start thinking about a job or an internship during that critical summer before senior year.

This is the summer when you need to be flying around the globe feeding children in third world countries or at least finding a cure for cancer. And if you aren’t working for a non-profit organization, then you better be starting a future Fortune 500 company. Unfortunately, sleep away camp just won’t cut it anymore.

Senior year should be the time to relax. College applications definitely require a lot of time and energy, but to be fair, all of that work is almost over by your second semester. At that point, if you are a junior, you have to prepare for your AP exams and continue with everything else you were doing first semester. On the other hand, if you are a senior, you can pretty much check out. By the second semester “senioritis” is setting in and all of your applications are already done. Maintaining a 4.0 isn’t really neccessary anymore. All you have to do is sit back and let the acceptance letters (or lack thereof ) roll in.

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THE ISSUE

Class warfare: junior vs. senior year

OP/ED

Students debate which year is the most difficult.

Counterpoint Commentary by TijieneneGordon

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t’s not called “senioritis,” it’s just a shift in my priorities. I am telling you now juniors: it only gets worse. Do not believe the lies and myths about senior year being a cakewalk because it definitely is not.

As a junior, you are only concerned with the amount of AP classes you have, testing and thoughts of college and postsecondary life.

Seniors have to deal with this and more. We are the ones doing homework, staying after school for extracurricular activities and applying to colleges while trying to hold on to that last bit of sanity that keeps us from going over the maximum 10 absences.

I am not going to lie, “senioritis” has affected me quite a few times, but, in reality, we cannot afford to slack off. Getting that college acceptance letter does not mean that you are done with high school. It really means that the college accepted you, if, and only if, you maintain decent grades and conduct. With all the applications, school work and other extraneous obligations that surround you, it is 10 Illustration by Charlie Krumholz times more difficult to keep your grades up, compared to a junior. With that said: Cs will become the new Bs, Bs will become the new As and As become a figment of your imagination.

Although the juniors may argue that there are so many perks to senior year, the fact of the matter is that all those “perks”—Grad Bash, Project Graduation, senior week, etc.—all come at the end of the year.

Meaning, we have to get through all of first semester and half of the second semester before we can even begin to reap the benefits of all of our hard work.

Even with that, one of the most difficult aspects of senior year, for everyone no matter what tax bracket you are in, is the amount of money that it takes just to move on to the next chapter of your life.

Although there are ways to get financial assistance from our School of the Arts Foundation, Inc. or the College Board, you cannot get financial help for everything. This year’s seniors bore the brunt of it because practically every expense went up from the previous year. It costs money to graduate. It costs money to get into college. It costs money to be a senior.

Besides your wallet taking a hit, your mental stability also comes into question. As a senior, you find yourself slowly losing your mind because you cannot handle writing 500 words about how you are the greatest student Dreyfoos has ever seen. All the while, you are trying to figure out whether or not you should take the SAT or ACT for the millionth time, just to find out that your score only went up by 10 points.

Juniors, you think life is rough now, but just imagine what you are doing this year, taken to the extreme next year. Sophomores and freshmen, prepare yourselves for the struggle. g

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Cheese, castles and Costa Rica

Mr. Ruth studies his passions, French, History abroad

by AlexandraLopez

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ocial studies teacher Thomas Ruth has studied abroad around the world in places such as Costa Rica, Wisconsin and France.

His passion in history and French took him across the globe for 10 years of college until he ended up here teaching AP Human Geography, and AP European History. This year he began teaching French again for the first time since 1995.

In his studies, Mr. Ruth attended Florida State University and the University of Wisconsin. Although these schools are about 1,000 miles away from each other, Mr. Ruth thought of them both as great college towns.

“I wanted to go to a large public school in the Midwest to experience a different part of the United States. [University of Wisconsin] was very liberal and radical in the ‘80s and it was a fun place to be,” said Mr. Ruth. “In my opinion, college towns are the most fun place to be as a college student. I don’t know why someone wouldn’t want to attend a school around one.”

As a fan of cheese and castles, Mr. Ruth

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He had the opportunity to study abroad in Paris at the Institut Catholique de Parisand at the West Catholic University of France. He studied for his Bachelor of Arts in French and History, and proceeded to study for his Masters in those subjects. He began to study for a doctorate in French Literature, but was Photo courtesy of Thomas Ruth unable to complete it when Mr. Ruth attended Florida State University and majored in French and History. Mr. Ruth also he and wife began raising a attended the University of Wisconsin, two different schools in Paris and studied abroad in Costa Rica as well. family.

Rica. He lived with a family and worked to “In any study-abroad study and improve on his Spanish. Being program, the university rents classes and a teacher wasn’t always on Mr. Ruth’s list dorms from French universities or combines of careers. Once he studied international with them. Sometimes you get put with relations to become a spy.

French families, and although you don’t have “I was naive. It was during the ‘80s and much privacy, you can learn a lot,” said Mr. the reality of being a spy was much different Ruth. “Usually you get a dorm or a small with all the dictators,” said Mr. Ruth. “But I’ve apartment but I lived in a monastery with always loved school and I was an enthusiastic priests. They were interesting and intelligent student who loved playing sports. Now I’m an people.” enthusiastic teacher and a soccer coach.” g Mr. Ruth also studied abroad in Costa

Flak and Wan to go to international science fair

by ValeriaRivadeneira

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or years, Dreyfoos has helped students develop their passions, not only for the arts, but in academics as well. For keyboard seniors Savannah Flak and Christopher Wan, they discovered their love for science.

Their passion developed over time and led to their participation and success in the 2013 State Science & Engineering Fair of Florida, where Flak won third place in the Chemistry Category and Wan won first place for Physical Sciences.

“I really started loving science my sophomore year,” Flak said. “I had Mr. Rathe for Chemistry honors.”

The summer after her junior year, Flak attended the Student Science Training Program, a seven week research program at The University of Florida, where she went into a physical chemistry lab to work under a grad student.

“My work [at SSTP] led me to be interested in magnetic nano-particles,” Flak said. “[I then created a project in which] I studied the synthesis of magnetic nanoparticles and the effects they had on the resulting particle sizes.”

While Flak’s project was motivated by

Photo by Elizabeth Lane

Keyboard seniors Savannah Flak (left) and Christopher Wan (right) pose with their plaques awarded to them in the State Science & Engineering Fair of Florida. The couple’s love of science has driven many of their achievements.

something she recently learned, Wan created a project that was inspired by something he had been familiar with throughout his whole life.

“I pretty much grew up with the Loxahatchee River since my parents work

at the [South Florida Waste Management District,]” Wan said. “For my project, I worked for over 800 hours developing Artificial Neural Networks.”

Wan used a computer program as a performance tool in order to evaluate and model the salinity levels in the Loxahatchee River. He was awarded the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s “Taking the Pulse of the Planet” award, and plans on majoring in either computer science or premedicine in college.

“I’m really excited about being able to pursue what I love in college,” Wan said. “Science is something that I am very passionate about.”

Flak also won the Avogadro Award, a scholarship of $600, granted by the American Chemical Society, and also wishes to pursue science in college. “[I was accepted to both] UC Berkeley and Northwestern University,” Flak said. “I plan on majoring in chemistry.”

Flak and Wan were chosen along with eight other students from Florida to attend Intel’s International Science and Engineering fair, which took place in Phoenix, Arizona on May 12. g

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Architecture on wheels

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Visual students wave to the crowd as they pass by in the float they created, dressed and painted for the occasion. The float was designed to represent a pirate ship and the students dressed up as a jumble of fictional characters, such as King Trident.

New schedule brings back seven-period days

by EstherMendoza

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During the visual department bike race last month, visual senior Nicholas Rabinowitz (left) and visual junior Robert Langdon (right) compete in the bicycle structure they created. Rabinowitz and Langdon won the bike race.

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Dr. Atherley introduces new FLVS guidelines ‘Greenest School in the Increase in students taking online classes leads to new policy

by JosieRusso

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here are currently 400 students enrolled in a Florida Virtual School (FLVS) course at Dreyfoos, and 74 students scheduled for FLVS for the fall semester.

To manage the growing number of students taking FLVS courses, effective April 19, 2013, any student taking a Florida Virtual School must be approved by Principal Susan Atherley.

“I have the largest number of kids in FLVS than anybody in the district,” Dr. Atherley said. “I’ve already signed in about a hundred kids for the summer.”

Students who are enrolled in summer courses will be monitored by guidance counselors to ensure completion by the first day of school. In the fall, guidance counselors will be assigned a group of students enrolled in FLVS to monitor their progress and cover the FLVS lab.

These changes are in response not only to the growing number of FLVS students,

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but concerns raised by the staff.

“I’m not against [FLVS], but the staff is very concerned. If students are taking algebra one, are they really prepared for algebra two? Spanish one to Spanish two?”

Dr. Atherley said. “Some kids drop out because of the teacher and that means I have to have a conversation with the teacher to know why. The teachers are very upset.”

Dr. Atherley may implement a limit on the amount of FLVS classes students can take in the coming years.

“Incoming students will only be allowed to take so many FLVS classes at Dreyfoos,” Dr. Atherley said. “They come to our school to take art classes in school and for a diverse curriculum. It’s all a balancing act.”

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Galaxy’ opens in August

by JosieRusso

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n Aug. 19, the new Galaxy E3 Choice School, the “Greenest School in the Galaxy,” will open in Boynton Beach. The school will feature the latest technology while offering a curriculum that will, according to their brochure, “invent a new direction for K-5 instruction in Palm Beach County.”

The school will feature a Wonderment Center, designed to be like a mini-science museum with interactive exhibits. The four attached science labs, DaVinci Studios, will focus on Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) curriculum while the art lab will focus on Science Technology, Engineering, Art and Math (STEAM) learning. There will also be a four acre natural habitat that, through a partnership with the City of Boynton Beach, will become part of the science curriculum.

The school aims to be the first Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum-certified new public school campus in Florida. Platinum is the highest level of LEED certification. g

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FEATURES

Student Shortlist

by PaulaGalvan

What was your most embarrassing moment this year?

“I dropped my sketchbook out of the second story window and it broke in half.”

Yasmeen Almanza-Ampuero

visual junior

“I was doing a dress rehearsal for ‘Guys and Dolls’ and my wig flew off.”

Alexandria Lowery theatre junior “I was walking down from Mr. Bicker’s class and I fell down the stairs in front of everybody.”

Laura Del Aguila strings freshman “I dropped my backpack into the visual fountain.”

Sophie Chessman visual sophomore “I was jumping from a table to an awning and I missed and broke my arm.”

Joseph Velasquez band senior

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Joining forces

Three seniors opt for military instead of college

by PaulaGalvan

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or most seniors, the path after graduation is simple: go to college, get a degree, start your life. But for communications senior Anthony Rodriguez, strings Anthony Rodriguez senior Yurielle Menard communications senior and visual senior Terrence West, their path takes a different turn. These three students have made the life-changing decision to join a branch of the Armed Forces. While Rodriguez joined the Army, Menard and West opted for the Navy.

“I joined because I wanted to test my capabilities,” Rodriguez said. “I felt that the Army would bring the best out of me in terms of physical fitness and how tough I am mentally. I feel that if I can be the best I can in the Army, I can come out into the real world and do anything.”

By going on active duty, these students learn integrity, respect, honor and loyalty, and are also entitled to advantages, which is one of the reasons that helped them make their decision. “[I’m joining because] it comes with a lot of benefits,” West said. “They have good college and career opportunities.

I picked the Navy because it had better opportunities and a lot of people come out successful when they are done with it.”

After making their decision, the students have to go through multiple exams before they are given their orders.

“You have to take a test called the ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery),” West said. “It’s basically like the SAT. They want to see how smart you are and if you can do certain things in the military, so I took that. I [also] had to get drug tested and get a health screening.

[The entire process] takes about two days.”

Once the exams were done, the students had to deal with their toughest barrier: getting their parents to agree.

West’s parents supported his decision immediately, but Rodriguez and Menard had more difficulty.

Yurielle Menard strings senior

Terrence West visual senior

“I had a real hard time trying to get my mom to agree,” Menard said. “And even after I made the decision, I kind of still doubted if I was making the right decision mainly because I was like, ‘Am I really going to go to college? What’s going to happen?

Am I going to be like one of those screw ups on the street?’ [But] I’m excited and my dad supports it and my mom is for it now.”

Menard’s story is slightly different from the others because she is one of the few girls going into the service.

“I’m scared because I know it’s going to be hard,” Menard said. “[Also] the fact that all my friends are going to college and I’m one of the only girls that’s doing this is kind of weird. [I’m not scared] because it’s going to be life changing. I know I’m going to be really different once I get out. I’m more excited than scared.”

For the next four or five years, Menard, West and Rodriguez will be out serving our country. Whether on a boat, a helicopter or even on the front line, this step is taking them closer towards the life they imagine.

“Ever since I was a little kid, I watched this HBO series called ‘Band of Brothers’,” Rodriguez said. “And after watching that I always told everybody, I always told myself, that I was going to go off to war. [Joining] is something that I’ve always thought about as a kid. It’s not an easy choice, but I’m definitely committed.” g

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xtravagant limos, party busses, trolleys and romantic horse drawn carriages assemble outside the Harriet Himmel Theater. Roses and Christmas lights illuminate the ballroom and add Parisian flair to prom night. As pop and throwback jams like “Gangnam Style” and “Peanut Butter Jelly Time” blast over loud speakers, the crowd explodes with excitement.

“Everyone seemed to be having a lot

of fun,” dance senior Mikaella Abitbol said. “My favorite part of the night was definitely dancing with all of my friends.”

The dance floor seems to levitate as students sway, spin, and swirl to the music. With 527 tickets sold and 527 smiling faces, this was a night to be remembered.

“I think socializing and taking some time off is important to our sanity,” communications junior Abigail Miller said. g

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Digital media senior Carl Amritt and other upperclassmen dance the night away to today’s hits such as “I Knew You Were Trouble” by Taylor Swift, showing off some popular dance moves.

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Prom King, keyboard senior Benjamin Batalla, and Prom Queen, communications senior Autumn Homer, take the floor with the first dance following the announcement of their crowning. Fellow classmates surrounded the duo, cheering them on as they danced.

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t 10:30 p.m. assistant principal George Miller announced the news that prom attendees had been anticipating all night: the Class of 2013 Prom King and Queen. For keyboard senior Benjamin Batalla and communications senior Autumn Homer the night became surreal as their respective crowns were placed on their heads.

“I feel really loved by everyone,” Homer said. “I actually didn’t even hear [Mr. Miller] when he announced it. I was just lifted up [on to the stage].”

Screams of approval sounded from the crowd but soon quieted as they watched enthralled by Batalla and Homer who began the traditional King and Queen Dance.

“I feel honored to represent my class and I appreciate them and their support of my work in school,” Batalla said. g

Theatre sophomore Joseph (Yossi) Sachi and theater senior Jillian Lavin cheer to the announcement of Prom King and Queen before stepping onto the dance floor.

Student Shortlist

“Just stick your butt in the air, shake and hope it hits someone good.”

by NatashaLeonard andKayleighRubin

What is your signature dance move?

Jenny Allen strings junior

“I’m just all over the place.”

“The two step.

It’s simple and you can’t mess up.”

Ryan Rosado digital media senior

Veronica Faison communications junior

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THE NEXT TEN yEARS Fresh Meat

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Communications senior Hugh Dunkley Jr., who aspires to become a lawyer in either International or Human Rights law, believes that his time at Dreyfoos helped form who he is and find another place he could call “home”.

“Dreyfoos helped me achieve my collegiate goal because we’re a very eclectic school, and when I applied to Washington University, I knew they were looking for an eclectic person,” Dunkley Jr said. “[Dreyfoos] also helped me to see that Washington University was like a home, just like Dreyfoos.”

Communications senior Matthew Baquero plans on following his dreams. Since his freshman year he has had Graphic by Kyle Bell and a love of creating music and, Dana Thomas in 10 years, he still sees himself pursuing his passion. To Baquero, Dreyfoos has been a fundamental part in forming this lifelong love for music.

ll children will reach a point in their life where they will be asked, “So what do you want to be when you grow up?” and most respond that they want to become Indiana Jones or a princess. As kids grow into their teenage years, their dreams transform, but one thing never changes: their desire to be free, happy and successful. Now, at the footsteps of adulthood, the graduating class must face the anxiously awaited chapter of their life and contemplate what the next 10 years will bring.

According to a survey conducted by The Muse, 85.7 percent of the seniors surveyed feel that Dreyfoos has properly prepared them for college. For some, this will be the beginning of the rest of their lives. Band senior James Horstman hopes to be a music teacher at either the college or high school “The support that I’ve gotten from level. teachers and students is unbelievable,” “Dreyfoos immersed me Baquero said. “I would never have shown 5%3% in music,” Horstman anyone my songs four years ago, but I think said. “It was fantastic I’ve matured a lot in my lyrics, content, to be in an flow—everything. I accredit a lot of where 27% environment I am to Dreyfoos.” to see music No matter if they are moving far teachers in action away or staying close to West Palm, 65%the graduating class of 2013 will always with different types of music. It’s an have their time at Dreyfoos to connect environment where them. When they look back in 10 years people really want they will remember not just the classes to learn.” but the faces and smiles that While some may surrounded them during 18% undecided not be majoring in their transition 1-5 their art area for college, from childhood 43% yes to adulthood. the experience they gained 6-10 at Dreyfoos is something Above all they 11-15 they will have for the will remember the 16+ 39% No rest of their lives. Visual teachers who led them senior Marissa Waddle has on Do you intend tothe path to their decided to use her knowledge to help others. futures. continue your art in “I see myself being a psychiatrist and “DSOA means a lot college? opening up my own practice and somehow to me, but it’s all the art involving art into it,” Waddle said. “Since teachers I feel very close art therapy is only available in psych wards to,” Visual senior Helen Lehrer said. “They and prisons, I want to bring it out of the have encouraged me in all of my pursuits. darkness and use it in normal practice to They let you know that your ideas are just inspire people through art and get them as profound as [those of ] someone who is active instead of sitting in a room and already successful.” g talking.”

How many colleges did you apply to this year?

What to expect when you’re expecting to be a college freshman

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ith college comes brand new fears and environments; however, high school seniors do not have to feel alone in their painful transition. New trials and tribulations mean more opportunities, nutty professors and an entrance into the dreaded job market. Luckily, these college freshman offered advice for bracing new challenges.

“I would tell a senior preparing for college to be open to new experiences and excited for this new chapter in their life,” theatre alumna (’12) and University of Pennsylvania freshman Sarah Baldinger said.

“Start to explore and discover your passions and don’t be afraid to ask for advice when you need it.”

Moving on to a higher level of education requires learning new things. For example, studying only on the night before an exam won’t cut it anymore.

“Learn how to study,” communications alumna (’12) and University of Florida freshman Angelica Morena said. “It’s a struggle in college.”

Since college does not require a set curriculum, one can finally avoid taking that dreaded math class, and instead take a class that genuinely interests you.

“If you can, register for something you have even a remote interest in,” communications alumna (‘12) and New York University freshman Audrey Green said. “It could turn out to be your favorite class.”

College is comprised of both work and play, and to truly enjoy a college experience, the best thing one can do is to achieve a healthy balance of both.

“I advise for incoming freshman to try the silly stuff like eating around campus or getting to know the homeless people who frequent the school.” dance alumna Adriana O’Neil (’12) and Johns Hopkins University freshman said. g 34% No

47%out-of-state

Were you accepted to your first choice?66%yes

Are you going in-state or out-of-state?

53% in-state

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Kaye, Charlotte

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West, Terrence

Schmidt, Amanda

Wilde, Gabrielle

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Do you plan on participating in study-abroad programs in college? 66% yes

76% On

wHAT are YOU Going to miss most about Dreyfoos?

“Being hungry.”

“How friendly and comfortable it is here.

-dance senior Monica Newman It’s my home.”

-visual senior Katelyn Fay

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Elwell, Charlotte

Berklee College of Music Boston college Franklin, Aaliyah Leeds, Matthew Peterson, Michelle Schmidt, Clarissa Seiler, Alexis

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Boston University

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Mount Holyoke College Botero, Valentina

New England Conservatory Vinas, Eric

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Kingdom International United Portales, Nicholas

Menard, Yurielle Rodriguez, Anthony Tesch, Michael

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School of Visual Arts Clingman, Cassidy Picard, Kaylin Seco, Agustin

American Musical and Dramatic Academy

Bartley, Tabitha Pierre-Pierre, Vanessa

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Cooper Union

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Rabinowitz, Nicholas

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Fashion Institute of Technology Jean-Louis, Elianise

Julliard School

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Bard College

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Barnard College

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Arts Index

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

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n April 17, visual students displayed their works at the Visual and Digital Spring Art Show. The pieces ranged from the traditional paintings and drawings to more experimental exhibits, some of which featured live people.

On April 24, visual sophomores Kirsten Kelly and Serena August displayed their art in the gallery for a showcase called Demeanor.

This was the first personal art show for both artists..

Visual senior students are currently preparing for their senior showcase on May 18. This year, the exhibit will take place in the Armory Art Center.

“The seniors will present their final work.

It’s very official; we have to sign contracts for our art to be put on display at the center,” visual senior Alyssa Klein said. “It’s our final work here at Dreyfoos.” g

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Visual junior Ashley Obel displays her piece made of red yarn by wrapping herself in it during the Visual and Digital Spring Art Show.

Works included many different mediums of art such as live art, photography, film, sculpture, painting and more.

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n April 23, the strings department held a Philharmonic concert in Meyer Hall. The program included the works of Carl Meria and Beethoven, such as “Oberon” and the “Eroica Symphony,” respectively. The orchestra also performed a “Sound of Music” arrangement.

“We put a lot of effort into our pieces for the show,” stings junior Rain Duncan said. “We [worked] on a wide range of pieces that we have done in the past year and [included] some new ones.”

On April 25, the String Orchestra put on a smaller scale concert in the Black Box theatre. g

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n April 24, the band department put on a jazz band concert in Meyer Hall.

The students played a variety of arrangements, including “Willow Weep for Me,” “The Four of Us,” and “Softly, as in a Morning Sunshine”.

“What makes me excited [about the jazz concert] is how far we’ve come as a band,” band senior Timothy Gleeson said. “In past years we really haven’t had the same group momentum that we have this year.”

On April 26, a Band Concert took place in Meyer Hall. Songs played at the concert included “Stars and Stripes” and “Artudian.”

On April 30, a Jazz Combos concert took place in the Black Box theater. g

he theatre juniors and seniors put on the Directing Lab Show on April 12-15. The seventh hour acting class collaborated with the seventh hour directing class to put together a series of 10-minute plays.

On May 3-4, the theatre seniors put on the annual Senior Theatre Showcase.

The Dreyfoos Theatre Collective will take place on May 17.

“It’s a different interpretation of what the human experience really is,” theatre sophomore Olivia DeiCicchi said. “It’s something you are not expecting.” g

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he Communications showcase took place on April 5.

The theme was “Prime Time Communications,” and each presentation was modeled after a television show.

Students tried to show the audience the everyday life of communications majors.

“The Communications Showcase was an amazing production,” communications junior Hanai Garcia said.

“It has got to be the most amazing experience I’ve ever had at Dreyfoos.”

On Friday April 19, three debate team members and debate coach and communications dean Angela Weber went to the Florida Forensic League State Championship Tournament for novices. Band junior Amy Kramer was a finalist in Congressional Debate, communications freshman Taylor Rich was a semifinalist in Oral Interpretation and communications freshman Katherine Nouhan was a quarterfinalist in Oral Interpretation. g

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n April 13, keyboard sophomore Jacqueline Chen won the Boca Delray Music Society Scholarship piano competition, winning $1,250 in scholarship money.

“The competition was a lot of fun,” Chen said. “I worked really hard on my pieces and it paid off.”

On April 15, piano students attended a private Q&A session with renowned classical pianist Evgeny Kissin and attended his concert the next day.

On April 20, Chen won the competition sponsored by the Palm Beach County Music Teachers Association. The prize was $100 in cash. Keyboard freshman Alexandra O’Brien won first place in the junior division of that competition.

On May 1, the keyboard department held a Klavier Recital featuring keyboard seniors John “Parker” Holloway, John Ferrer and Rafael Riera, and keyboard freshman Catherine Zeng. g

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rom April 12-14, the dance department put on their annual Spring Recital. For more information about the concert, visit themuseatdreyfoos.com.

On May 10 and May 17, the dance department will be holding a Senior Dance Concert in Meyer Hall.

This concert is different because the students express themselves in every aspect of a dance performance. They choreograph the dances, design the costumes, manage the lighting and cast the pieces.

“The senior showcase is completely run by the students,” dance senior Gerlinde Bradford said. “Every group of seniors is different, but this year is a lot of hip-hop and contemporary.” g

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he digital media students participated in the Visual and Digital Spring Arts show in Building 9 on April 17.

The AP Art Portfolio was due on May 10. This is a unique AP exam in which the students have worked on their pieces all year and will send them in to be evaluated on the exam date.

“We had a huge turnout,” digital media sophomore Katya Nunez said. “It was nice to see how much everybody’s work has matured and grown from the summer show.”

The seniors are hard at work preparing the pieces that will be featured in the Senior Art Show on May 18. The exhibit will be held at the Armory Art Center.

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n April 9, the vocal department held the Pops Concert in Meyer Hall. This concert featured contemporary songs including “You Can’t Stop the Beat” from Hairspray and music from “Les Miserables.”

Each performance came with its own lively choreography that the singers had to learn.

There was tap dancing and even some acting involved.

“We didn’t do any classical or folk music [for this concert],” vocal freshman Chelsea Vincent said. “I really liked the idea of the Pops Concert.”

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Photo by Aubrey Levin

Vocal seniors (from left) Georgia Sackler, Kryscintha Johnson, Sarah Bookout, Vanessa Domingos, and Aileen Maxwell perform “Forget About the Boy” from the Broadway production “Thoroughly Modern Millie” during the Pops Concert Tuesday, April 9. The Pops Concert included genres of songs that the music department does not normally include.

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If you can’t beat them, join them: the wrap-up I can’t paint or sing. My dance moves are limited to the traditional Colombian salsa and I don’t know how to hold a tuba. I do, however, know how to investigate and report. Join me on my adventures through every major at Dreyfoos. really big locker. But although lockers the size of storage closets can be nice, strings dean Wendell Simmons’ stare is petrifying and there is a very fine line between pleasantly listening to classical music and going insane.

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his year, I got the privilege of participating in a variety of classes from different majors across Dreyfoos.

I partook in an Acting III class, an architecture class, a strings class, a dance class and an AP 2D design class, and while I learned something new every issue, I also experienced things that made me glad to be a communications major.

Acting III

Architecture

Photo by Aubrey Levin

Communications junior Valeria Rivadeneria uses a handsaw to cut wood for

In the theatre department, everyone an architecture piece, wearing the appropriate protection. has a really good sense of humor and AP 2D Design you won’t look silly if you wear a beret.

While there’s no written AP exam at the However, in Acting III a change of clothes end of the year and photography skills can be is required. Also, people are way too verbal about their emotions, and time doesn’t exactly really helpful in plenty of situations, AP 2D design is not the best class if you appreciate fly when you’re listening to other people wearing stain-free clothes to school, and recite Shakespeare. keeping your hands clear of multi-colored Dance chemicals.

Skipping a semester of physical education Strings is great, and the dancing and moving around If the love of your life does not reciprocate provides a real work out, but dancing involves sweat. Lots of sweat. Moreover, ballet leotards the same feelings, all it takes is one serenade and they can be yours forever. If that does are more uncomfortable than they seem. not work, at least you can sit and cry in your

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One of the best things about architecture is that there is no need to spend money on a Mother’s Day present because you can make something she’s always wanted, like a bird house. In addition to that, you get access to power tools. However, while saving money on Mother’s Day is wonderful, getting your fingers chopped off is not, and in architecture, there is always that possibility. The worst thing about architecture, is that students are required to work outside in the sun a lot of the time. I hate the sun.

Overall

After evaluating my experiences with every class, architecture was my favorite.

The students work with the perfect balance of guidance and independence with the help of visual teacher John Griffin, and every year they complete projects that can be seen throughout the school. g

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hile most seniors had to sit around for an email, or had to dread logging into their college accounts to find out if they were accepted into the school of their choice, dance senior Malik Williams received a personal call from The Juilliard School of Performing Arts informing him of his acceptance into their dance program.

“I was at school when I got the acceptance call. It was weird because everyone was waiting and they knew I was on the phone with [Juilliard],” Williams said. “When the admissions representative said I got accepted I stopped breathing because I was having a moment. It was so serious because only 12 guys and 12 girls in the entire country get picked to be in this program.”

To be accepted, Williams not only had to send an application, but went through an audition which included five parts: ballet, modern, solo, round coaching and an interview. His audition started with 50 people, and dancers were cut after each part. By the time it came to the last round, there were only three people left. Williams’ many years of dancing paid off in end when he received the acceptance call on March 19.

“I was elated about him making it into Juilliard. It’s one of the programs we really

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push for our “I started dancing because I saw my students to aspire to. It is a program sister at her dance classes and I enjoyed that develops watching them,” artist in a way that I think few Williams said. “I felt I could pull it off and I others do, so I was delighted that told my mom, and she he got in because enrolled me in dance classes.” it is a perfect place for him to Williams was at first intimidated to be,” dance dean apply to Juilliard Jan HannifordGoetz said. “He because it is one of exemplifies, as the most prestigious dance schools. It a aspiring artist, was his family that exactly what persuaded him to do Juilliard is looking so. for. They’re looking “I’m really self for people to be critical on myself. I’ve molded who are always had doubts willing to take about if I can be a chances and all Photo by Elizabeth Lane professional dancer,” of those things I Dance senior Malik Williams impresses the audience in his dance solo think are critical in at the Winter Dance Concert. Williams has been dancing for over seven Williams said. “Just the fact I got in gives artistry of a young years and has been supported by friends, teachers and family the whole way through. According to Williams, he is the hardest critique me a confidence boost dancer so I couldn’t on himself. because now I’m like maybe I can do this, so be happier for him.”

Williams started dancing at the age of 10 in it really helped me because [I know] I can do this.” g Pennsylvania at The School of Elite Dancers.

He had always wanted to dance but he did not have the courage to start.

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With their classical yet upbeat music choices such as Chopin’s “3rd Ballad,” the s 11 music seniors walked out onto the students were able to connect with the stage in the Brandt Black Box Theater audience. on April 17, they knew it was their “It’s very rewarding last performance in to play a whole concert with your peers,” band front of their peers. senior Tyler Morrison As their last year at said. “But especially for Dreyfoos comes to a close, the band, me, since I’m studying vocal, keyboard and music in college, it strings seniors put Photo by Dana Miller prepares me for what on a performance to Keyboard seniors John Ferrer (left) and Ben Batalla (right) play a I’ll be doing a lot more often for the next four showcase their skills duet during the Music Senior Showcase. years of my life.” to classmates and family.

“I was really looking forward to just Vocal seniors Kryscynthia Johnson and Aaliyah Franklin executed a duet that was getting up on stage and pouring my heart accompanied by a pianist. Not only are they out into the piece for my final time here,” best friends, but their voices together received keyboard senior Savannah Flak said. “I connect the story in the piece to a story in my one of the loudest applauses of the night. life and I really put myself into it.”

“It was really amazing to get one last

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chance to sing, and to sing with one of my best friends was just awesome, a great experience,” Franklin said.

Although all of the students in the showcase pursued their musical passion as Dreyfoos students, some of them chose to take a different direction for their futures.

“I’m not going to major in music in college,” keyboard senior Cara Zhuang said.

“So [this performance] was pretty much it for me.”

The performers finished off the night with a piano duet featuring keyboard seniors John Ferrer and Benjamin Batalla playing the Star Wars theme music. At the end of the show all 11 seniors stood hand in hand on stage and took their final bows.

“I play piano to perform,” Flak said. “I love this school so to perform for the last time is sad but it’s happy too.” g

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Rabideau gets ‘racquet’ on the court

Strings junior triumphs at the district tournament and heads to states byBariBossis

making every move he makes look effortless.

Although physicality is a large factor in s a member of the boys tennis team being a successful tennis player, Mr. Webb “You watch him and he makes it look so for the last three years, two seed and easy,” Amado said. “Then you get out there knows that Rabideau’s intellect is equally strings junior Reed Rabideau is continuing and you start rallying and you’re like, ‘Wait a important in his strategy. to make Dreyfoos athletic history. Through “[Rabideau is] very intellectual when he minute, I just missed one,’ but he would never hours of practice, miss that shot because he’s so fluid.” g plays tennis, and he’s also very athletic and he Rabideau finished has a way of bringing out the best the tennis season of some of our other players,” Mr. by winning the doubles district tournament Webb said. “He’s really strong and competing in the state doubles mentally and physically.” tournament with one seed and keyboard When it comes to Rabideau’s senior Rafael Riera. attitude on the court, his focus “[Tennis] is the only thing I really, is not only recognized by his honestly enjoy doing, and it makes me coach, but by his friends and happy,” Rabideau said. “I play [tennis] every fellow players. Communications day.” senior Carly Rabideau Amado identifies started playing Rabideau as very tennis at the age serious on the of 4, and realized court, but filled his love for the with humor off game at 13 years the court. old. Now 17, he is “On the -tennis coach John Webb confident of his court, he gets future in tennis really into it— really serious and plans to play tennis in college. and competitive, [but] light and “I would absolutely love [to pursue funny off court,” Amado said. tennis in college],” Rabideau said. “I wanted “He’s probably one of the best to do engineering also, but I feel I’m more guys we’ve ever had.” interested in tennis. If I major in business Photo by Elilzabeth Lane Along with Rabideau’s and become a tennis pro, that’d be neat.”

Strings junior Reed Rabideau prepares for a forehand during practice. Rabideau made distinctive tone on the court, it to the state tournament for doubles, pairing with keyboard senior Rafael Riera. The A first in Dreyfoos’ tennis history, Amado has noticed his way of two have been playing tennis together for three years.

Rabideau, alongside Riera, won the district doubles tournament this season and went on to win the districts two seed singles tournament. Through winning the doubles district tournament, Rabideau and Riera byMaxFields “[When] you get the chance to give them went on to the state tournament, in which hen the track and field season advice between races, it is a very short time they won three matches to get to the period,” Mr. Waugh said. “When you do get was at full speed, track and field semifinals and then lost to the number one that little window of time you have to make coach and physical education and biology seeded team. the most of it and know what to say to help teacher Geoffrey Waugh had his hands full Having been on the tennis team for all mentoring the athletes in competition. [the athletes] improve on their stroke and of his three years at Dreyfoos, Rabideau “Track is a sport that has some very performance.” g has earned his position on the team. Tennis unique characteristics to it,” Mr. Waugh coach and guidance counselor John Webb said. “Each individual has to be coached has watched Rabideau transform throughout and given advice, unlike many other his time instructing him. sports.”

“Physically his body got bigger and This individual aspect plays an stronger and he’s hitting the ball a lot important role in how coaching is used in harder,” Mr. Webb said. “[Rabideau is] doing the sport. things that a couple of years ago, he wouldn’t “[Coaching] track is a different type have been able to. Now that he’s a junior, he of experience,” Mr. Waugh said. “Due to is doing really well.” how each kid is different in their learning With Rabideau’s success on the team, styles, I have to know how to teach each Mr. Webb believes that Rabideau holds the one different from one another.” qualities necessary to play tennis in college.

Mr. Waugh faces few chances to “He’s playing strong, he’s thinking Courtesy of The Marquee interject and coach his athletes. Between Track and field coach Geoffrey Waugh marks the runners’ times during a through the process quite a bit and he’s just events and races, he has to make the best meet. While track and field is mostly an independent sport, guidance and really helped his game,” Mr. Webb said. “I encouragement is brought on by coaches and fellow runners. This sense of the little time that he has left. of teamwork is key to the runners’ success. think he could pursue tennis in college.”

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Spring sports wrap-up Basketball team scores new jerseys Meyers-Sinett takes third place in states

said. “It proves our students hile most students spent can be successful not just in their weekend at the the arts. I’ve seen the students Harriet Himmel for prom on come together and exceed my Saturday, April 27, strings junior expectations.”

Jenna Meyers-Sinett represented Aside from the runners, the Dreyfoos at the state competition boys tennis team broke school for track and records this season field class 2A by making it to in Jacksonville, regionals for the Florida. After first time in school placing sixth history. Overall, in the pole the team finished vaulting event at with a record of states last year, 7-4. The doubles Meyers-Sinett team, keyboard improved her senior Rafael Riera performance and and strings junior placed third this Reed Rabideau, year. advanced to the “Before going state tournament, to states, my where they made it Courtesy of The Marquee initial reaction to the semifinals.

Strings junior Jenna Meyers-Sinett displays her was more excited pole vaulting form during a seasonal meet. The “From the boys’ intense conditioning that goes into the sport standpoint, this is than nervous,” payed off when she placed third in the event.

Meyers-Sinett the best team we said. “I knew the girls’ heights have ever had,” tennis coach and I was competing against. Based guidance counselor John Webb off our personal records, I was said. “Watching the players evolve supposed to tie for second.” and become a team has been the Other track and field runners most rewarding experience.” had successful seasons as well.

Despite the loss of graduated Communications sophomore and injured players, the girls Steffan Gawlikowski and visual tennis team was able to keep junior Megan Luchey advanced their heads high and complete a to regionals after their successful competitive season. performances at the district meet “Compared to last season, at Glades Central High School we played [tougher opponents] on April 11. After founding the so it was harder to win,” team in 2004 and coaching until communications senior Carly 2009, track and field head coach Amado said. “The team grew and science dean Stephen Anand closer and we made team rituals returned to the track and was like sitting on the roofs of the impressed to see the improvement Tennis Club of Palm Beach when of the runners. we had a break during our district “Watching the athletes’ game.” g progress has been the most rewarding experience,” Mr. Anand

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Boys basketball team receives $10,000 better than our opponents. fter finishing with a 13-2 [We are getting] new jerseys, record and having three warm-ups, shoes—the whole players nominated for The nine yards.”

Sun Sentinel’s All-County While Kwangwari believes basketball rankings, both firsts the new uniforms will make the in Dreyfoos’ basketball history, basketball team look better, he the boys also thinks basketball that they team will boost knew they the team’s had just confidence completed for next their best season. season to “When date. What we received they didn’t this money, know, our first however, thought was was that ‘Dreyfoos Graphic by Kyle Bell and Kevin Levine their season athletics are full of finally being The boys basketball team will be sporting their new home (left) and away (right) jerseys starting recognized,’” accolades had next year.The jerseys were made possible by the not yet come generous $10,000 donation by an anonymous Kwangwari donor. to an end. said. “Even In early April, over a month though the records we broke after the basketball season were never recorded anywhere had ended, the team received and we weren’t able to compete a $10,000 donation from for a banner or trophy, [the an anonymous source. This donation] made us feel good generosity will have a noticeable and so we plan to do even effect better next at every year.” home and Boys away game basketball that the coach basketball and social team plays studies for years to teacher come. The -communications junior Munashe Kwangwari Jeffrey Stohr basketball was excited team now to hear has the sufficient funds to about the news of the donation, ditch their current jerseys and and he knew right away that completely revamp the visual the money was going towards look of Dreyfoos basketball. new uniforms. He believes that “[Last year the basketball they will not only make both team] looked like a pack of the team and school look better skittles,” boys basketball coas a whole, but also make the captain and communications players feel better individually. junior Munashe Kwangwari “I think it will give us some said. “Everything was sense of pride, but I think our unorganized. Players had pride is based off winning,” Mr. different uniform pants [and] Stohr said. “We played like a uniform shorts. We plan to use real basketball team, now we [this money] to make us look actually look like one." g

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So easy a caveman could diet The advantages and disadvantages of crash dieting

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If you love lemonade or can handle the sour taste of eating a raw lemon, the lemon diet is perfect for you.

Also known as the “master cleanse diet,” it became popular when Beyonce announced that she had lost over 20 pounds while on it.

This diet pushes your body to the ultimate extreme, offering many benefits, but the same amount of Graphic by Dana Thomas dangers. The lemon diet consists of a mixture of freshly squeezed

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lemon juice, maple syrup, cayenne pepper and filtered water, which you drink six or more glasses every day for four to fourteen days, without eating any food at all. The lemon, packed with Vitamin C, is the reason this diet is so effective because it fights off bacteria and washes out toxins from the body. Although this plan is a fast and effective way to lose weight, scientists say most of the weight lost is water weight or muscle, not actual body fat. Not only will the weight come back, but the diet can be extremely dangerous to your body, causing: dizziness, nausea and depriving your body of necessary nutrients and calories.

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Panera vs. Cheesecake

hile soaking up the sun rays may be a desirable activity during the summer months, students may be unaware that they are soaking up the consequences sun rays can cause to the skin.

A glowing tan may give your body a full serving of Vitamin D, but overexposure may lead to extreme health hazards such as premature aging, eye damage, acne and deadly skin cancer. What most are unaware of is that there is a healthy alternative to laying out in the sun, and it can be found around the house. Follow these steps to create a homemade and risk-free self bronzing lotion:

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f you are anything like I am, every night after dinner you need chocolate in order to suppress your sugar rush, but somehow others have the will power to make the decision to eat a carrot rather than a cookie.

While this is a healthy option that keeps people fit, others are willing to put themselves to the ultimate test, whether it is by extreme diets in order to lose 10 pounds in a day or just as a way to detox their body.

One of the most common long-term diets is the Paleo or “cavemen” diet. It consists of eating only foods that our ancestors 2.6 million years ago would have eaten. These foods include free-range meat such as lamb, pork, beef, seafood, nuts, seeds, fruits and vegetables. While dairy products such as, cereal grains, refined sugars and processed foods are things you probably eat the most, our ancestors never unwrapped a Snickers bar or saw a Chipotle. Although it can be difficult to eat only meats and veggies, the benefits of this diet can be extremely rewarding. Say goodbye to cardiovascular disease, type-two diabetes, acne and obesity.

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hen it comes to The Cheesecake Factory’s Caesar salad dressing, it may have you dressing in larger sizes. At a shocking 860 calories, The Cheesecake Factory’s Caesar salad contains more calories than a McDonald’s Big Mac. High saturated fat and sodium levels in the salad make it an unhealthy choice compared to other restaurants’ smaller portions.

Photo by Aubrey Levin

Instead of going to The Cheesecake Factory for a Caesar salad, Panera Bread’s Caesar salad contains only 310 calories. That’s a 550-calorie difference between the two salads. Panera Bread’s Caesar salad has significantly less saturated fats and about 200 milligrams of sodium fewer than The Cheesecake Factory’s. Panera’s salad is a slightly smaller portion, but the nutritional value makes up for its smaller size. g

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ENTERTAINMENT

Summer concert lineup

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he end of the school year is right around the corner, close enough for you to touch. The only thing standing between you and endless weeks at the beach are AP exams and finals. Instead of

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Lil Wayne West Palm Beach, June 14

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Jonas Brothers

Miami, July 10

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Miami, July 10

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Jonas Brothers ‘Burnin’ Up’ again

by EricaMaltz

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he Jonas Brothers are “Burnin’ Up” with a comeback tour this spring, and they are leaving a trail of girls behind them. The boy band that holds the original acronym JB, has been touring internationally and plans to tour in the U.S. this summer.

The three brothers each invested themselves in different adventures the past few years while taking a break from music.

Nick Jonas performed on Broadway, while Joe Jonas became a talent seeker and Kevin Jonas tied the knot.

The boys are under pressure to revamp themselves, especially because they have new rivals, such as One Direction and Emblem Three. However, the trio still has die-hard fans that they can depend on: the ones who destroyed the paint on their walls with their J-14 magazine posters, spent hundreds of dollars on their concert tickets and made shrines dedicated to them.

However, the question is can they successfully make a comeback as men in a boy band? Other boy bands like NSYNC were never able to totally reinvent themselves, but The Jonas Brothers do have a unique appeal

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rendition. Maybe being on Broadway was not that keeps everyone tuned in. Kevin and his wife Danielle Jonas’ reality TV show, “Married so beneficial for Nick’s creativity. The single incorporates a “ra ra” high school marching to Jonas,” has been a source of fame. Fans band approach. have been Being in their tuning into the early to mid 20s, they are a show little past their since its days of being debut able to sing to check in with about immature JoBro topics. Although it’s not a great news. The song, it does TV shows, have a bad case will cover of catchiness. their new and Their best music upcoming is inevitably tour.

Photo by Getty Images for Clear Channel sugar coated The (left to right) Nick, Joe, and Kevin Jonas perform at Y100’s Jingle Ball last December. The answer to brothers plan to release their fifth studio album later this year. At the time of publication, the for teenage album was not titled. consumption, whether or not they can successfully come back but they don’t deceive their fans that they can seriously rock it in the recording studio. The is unclear. Their new single “Pom Poms” Jonas Brothers will make an appearance for sounds like something off their first record. their tour at the Cruzan amphitheater on Aug. The lyrics aren’t very impressive, they sound 2, 2013. g like they are from a “High School Musical”

Pixar it now New sequels build buzz

by ToriFernandez

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ixar has been known as a staple to the childhood of this generation. In the past 17 years, Pixar has taught us to shoot for “infinity and beyond,” to “float like a Cadillac, sting like a Beemer,” and when the going gets tough to “just keep swimming.” From “Toy Story,” to “Brave,” Pixar has kept a reputation of being creative, never settling for merely providing the public with sequel after sequel. However, after more than 10 years, Pixar is expected to release new sequels in the upcoming years for two of their most prominent movies: “Monsters, Inc.” and “Finding Nemo.”

In 2001, children all over learned not to be afraid of the monsters in their closet with the release of “Monsters, Inc.” Directed by Peter Docter, “Monsters, Inc.” follows the monster duo of James “Sulley” Sullivan and Mike Wazowski who become mixed up with an escaped human child named Boo. “Monsters, Inc.,” which earned a total domestic gross of $255,873,250 at the box office, has now announced an impending prequel. “Monsters University,” expected to be released in June of 2013—approximately 12 years after the release of its original—tells the story of Mike and Sulley’s college life at “Monsters University,” before the fearsome twosome became friends.

“Monsters University” features the same cast from the original movie, with Billy Crystal (Mike Wazowski) and John Goodman (Sulley) stepping back into their monster shoes with

additional voices such as Steve Buscemi, Dave Foley, Julia Sweeney, Joel Murray and Peter Sohn.

For Pixar, 12 seems to be the lucky number. On April 2, Pixar officially announced the sequel to Disney’s number one rated film, “Finding Nemo”: “Finding Dory.” The loveably forgetful blue tang fish, Dory, introduced in “Finding Nemo” in May of 2003 is set to be back and starring in her own movie in 2015—12 years after the release of “Finding Nemo.” “Finding Dory” is said to be the continuation of the original story, one year after the reunion of Nemo and his father Marlin. A return of the “Tank Gang” and several new characters give audiences something to look forward to, including the voice of Dory herself, Ellen DeGeneres.

“I have waited for this day for a long time,” Ms. DeGeneres said in a press release. “I’m not mad it took this long.

I know the people at Pixar were busy creating ‘Toy Story 16’.”

The theory that sequels are never as good as the original is widely acknowledged in the film world. The cries and laments of the public that the movie industry has lost its ability to create original ideas have been spread far and wide in recent years. However, Pixar can give us hope that this theory will be disproved.

“The script is fantastic,” Ms. DeGeneres said. “And it has everything I loved about the first one: It’s got a lot of heart, it’s really funny, and the best part is [that] it’s got a lot more Dory.” g

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MaggiePATTERSON

This summer, I want to relax and let my hair blow in the wind as I drive my convertible across the nation on a wild road trip with three of my closest friends. Sadly, we can’t always get what we want.

Instead, my hair will blow in the air vents of the restaurant where I’ll be trapped working when I’m not touring colleges and studying for classes. It won’t be all bad, though, because I’ll be blasting this summer’s breakout hit, Icona Pop’s “I Don’t Care.” It’s mainstream, super repetitive and totally catchy.

EricaMALTZ

I like jamming out to countryrap mixes as much as everyone else does. Bluegrass combined with pop rap music is the newest fad, which is why “Cruise” by Florida Georgia Line Ft. Nelly is a perfect song for summer. I might as well be cruising down Tamarind in my Ford F-150, enjoying my day dressed in my plaid saggy pants holding an American flag. With my windows down and my radio up, I’ll be sure to savor my vacation. See you all next year at Rib Round Up.

ToriFERNANDEZ

After one of the most stressful and exhausting years of my natural life, I intend to take the word “unproductive” to the highest level possible this summer. With about many days of glorious sleep in my future, the soundtrack to my summer will most likely be of the lullaby-persuasion. It is my every intention to have Emily Browning’s cover of the song “Asleep” by The Smiths play over and over again while I sleep my way into senior year.

AubreyLEVIN

Graphic by Tori Fernandez, Characters by Pixar

Lying on Palm Beach Island turning a nice shade of golden brown, I am instantly taken on a trip back to the 90s with “Summer Girls” by the original boy band, LFO. With frost tipped hair, earrings and matching outfits, LFO, or Lyte Funky Ones, sing about the quintessential summer girl.

With a catchy melody, this is sure to be your anthem this break. It contains a mix of lyrics that make no sense whatsoever, but apparently they like girls who wear Abercrombie and Fitch and Chinese food makes them sick.

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EXPOSURE

“The Morning”

Cindy Perdomo

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s a freshman entering Dreyfoos, visual senior Cindy Perdomo only knew how to draw still life with ebony pencil. The evolution of Perdomo’s work would leave many in awe. On April 10, Perdomo hosted a show in Building 9’s gallery with fellow visual senior Kristin Krumenacker where this evolution is hung proudly on the walls.

“We both use a lot of bright colors and patterns in our work so the two sides of the gallery worked well with each other,” Perdomo said.

This use of vivid colors can be seen in Perdomo’s piece, “The Morning,” in which color is embedded on the blankets and pillows that surround

the two children on the bed. The painting was based on a photo of Perdomo’s little sisters, Diana, 6 [left] and Stephanie, who will soon be 2.

Perdomo was inspired by the paintings of Gustav Klimt who paints his figures surrounded by different kinds of patterns. “[Diana and Stephanie] like to spend time with me; whenever I’m in my room they just lay on my bed.

When I looked over at them I was like, ‘Wow, they look very similar to Klimt’s figures,’ ” Perdomo said. “I took out my phone to take a photo and they both started smiling. I told them not to because I wanted it to look natural and

not posed. The youngest one didn’t understand, [but] it was fine.”

Perdomo used acrylic paint, which helped to bring the colors to life. She prefers painting the shapes in red and outlining them in blue, which can be seen in some parts of the piece. These techniques helped to get Perdomo accepted into one of her top college choices, the Maryland Institute College of Art. “Very slowly I feel like I’ve become better at art,” said Perdomo. “And this is because of the wonderful visual teachers we have at Dreyfoos and throughout the years I’ve been inspired by many students art work.” g