Kalis_Camille 2016 by Renee Burke

Camille Kalis Portfolio 2016

Camille Kalis cammyk56@gmail.com

Dear ArtFinder, As an artist, I enjoy incorporating a sense of humor into aesthetically pleasing designs. I believe ArtFinder is an appropriate venue for my designs. I would like to expand my audience as an artist by being a part of ArtFinder. I appreciate the fact that ArtFinder reaches a large international audience of art buyers and can be easily accessed online. I am a 16 year old high school student who has been drawing and creating art since I was able to hold pencil. I have experience as a contracted artist for digital art prints and t-shirt design for the Shop of Wonders at Universal Studios Islands of Adventure in Orlando, FL and created marketing designs for Le Salon Zizou, a Winter Park, FL salon and spa. I have had artwork included in the Maitland Spring Festival of the Arts and Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival. For The Christ School in Orlando, FL, I designed the 2014 Christmas card and was the featured artist for the Spring Art Show invitational. As part of the Boone High School Highlights Newspaper staff, I gained experience with Adobe Photoshop and Adobe InDesign. As part of the newspaper staff, I conducted interviews, photographed events, edited photos, created page layout designs and worked with newspaper staff members to make print deadlines. I have been working as a contracted artist for various businesses from 2012-present. I believe my experience in working as a professional designer has allowed me to gain the skills needed to be a significant asset to Artfinder. Art is my passion and I would love to contribute my designs to your shop. Sincerely,

Camille Kalis

Camille Kalis cammyk56@gmail.com

Objective: To enhance my skills in design and digital art for publications and digital media Skills and Experience: Highlights Newspaper staffer, Boone High School, 2015-2016 Conducted interviews, wrote and edited copy, photography, experienced in Adobe Photoshop and InDesign, created and published web stories, worked with others on a staff to meet monthly print deadlines, sold advertisements Artist, self employed 2012-present Design and contract services for Artistree, LocalARTicles, Le Salon Zizou Design t-shirts/prints for sale, Shop of Wonders, Universal’s: Islands of Adventure, Universal Studios Relevant Education: Completed two years at Boone High School Graduation date May 2018 Honors, Awards and Leadership Positions: National Junior Honor Society, 2014 3rd place, Boone High School’s annual art show 2015 for a pen and ink drawing Honorable Mention, Draw 2, Boone High School’s annual art show 2016 for a charcoal drawing Activities: Spanish Club, 2015-present Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church youth activities volunteer, 2012-present Orlando Museum of Art exhibition installation volunteer, 2015 References: Azela Santana: Associate Curator at the Orlando Museum of Art, asantana@omart.org Elena Kegler: Co-owner of LocalARTicles LLC, elenakegler@gmail.com Renee Burke: Newspaper Advisor, renee.burke@ocps.net

Essay & Reflections

Self Analytical Essay I first became involved in Boone High Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Journalism program in my freshman year when a friend suggested I take Journalism 1. I was intrigued mostly because I wanted to learn more about design and improve my writing skills. Joining the newspaper staff was more appealing to me than joining the Yearbook staff because it had a smaller staff and seemed more focused on writing. As a staffer on the newspaper this year, I have learned to use InDesign and Photoshop to create page design layouts and edit photos. Additionally, I learned that I needed to improve my time management skills in order to make press deadlines. I struggled with this throughout the year but with the help and support of the other staff members, we managed to make it to press. While on staff, I wrote five feature stories for press and web. Features were my favorite to write because I enjoyed getting to know the person who was the subject of the story. Halfway through the year, I set a goal for myself that I would write one of the bigger main stories for the paper. I achieved this goal but it did not turn out the way I intended. For the last issue, I chose to write a main story, which was an editorial about Fracking. It was my first time writing an editorial. I thought I could handle the story because it was a subject about which I had a strong opinion. I had a difficult time writing a clear argument and was not sure how to present my opinion in an informative way. I did not anticipate the struggle and extra time needed so I did not make deadline. My friends on staff and our newspaper advisor, Renee Burke all helped me to fix my story and the paper went to press. Even though I will not be returning to the newspaper next year, I learned many valuable lessons and made some life long friends. Learning to interview strangers for stories has helped me to overcome my initial shyness. Additionally, I learned the ethics of journalism and the importance of time management in order to make deadlines and due dates in the future.

Reflection One February 5, 2016: Page 10, Sports Feature This story is my most significant piece I have written for the paper this year. I really liked getting to know the person I was writing about in the feature and the page design is my favorite of those I have created. In the beginning, I planned on linking my story to web but I never got the information needed to finish it so I pulled a quote for my alternative coverage instead. When I first started writing the story I had difficulty getting all the information I needed and I kept going back to interview the person featured, Rebecca Pulsifer. Since I interviewed Pulsifer multiple times, she became easier to talk with and I eventually got better quotes from her over time. I did not realize how influential a sport like rowing could be until I started writing this story. I was amazed that Pulsifer, the fastest female rower in Florida, was offered a scholarship to Clemson. I really love the page layout for this story. Our editor-in-chief, Natalie Disla, and our advisor, Renee Burke, helped me design this page and they worked with me to make sure it looked great. I drew inspiration for the design from a design I saw online. The online story had a headline laid over the main image for the story. I thought this look had a strong contemporary feel. This story changed my perception of crew and rowing. Before writing the story, I thought that there was not much to the sport but Pulsifer explained to me how hard she works and what is involved to be at the top of her game. I realized that it is an interesting, complicated and highly competitive sport. This story made me realize that I really enjoyed writing features since I learned so much about other people and the things that they consider important in their lives.

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sports hilights WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE PART OF ROWING?

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My favorite part of rowing is just being together on a team and relying on each other. Giselle Castro, junior said.

FLoriDa’S FaStESt roWEr

maKiNG WaVES. Seniors Leslie Lajoie and Rebecca Pulsifer row in the Stenson Fall Regatta. “[If I make it to the National Collegiate Athletic Association I want to] try out for the U23 team. [Which is] basically the college version of the Junior National team,” Pulsifer said. Pulsifer was encouraged to join crew by a family friend.

photo/MEG PULSIFER

Senior maintains state title for two years in a row

We’ll see [if i keep my title] in February, it’s hard to maintain fitness. rebecca Pulsifer Senior and OARS womens varsity team rower

By CamiLLE KaLiS After school, Florida’s fastest female high school rower makes her daily commute to Lake Down in Windermere where she will practice for the next two and a half hours. Senior Rebecca Pulsifer rows for the Orlando Area Rowing Society and is preparing to defend her state title in the Southern Erging Heavyweight Women’s 2K race. Pulsifer began crew six years ago when she was in seventh grade. She rows for Orlando Area Rowing Society instead of the Boone crew team because OARS is a larger program that pulls from more schools and competes

against a wider and more vast range of high level teams. Preparing to keep her fastest rower in Florida title for a second year, Pulsifer does cardio and strength workouts to stay in shape. “We’ll see [if I keep my title] in February, it’s hard to maintain fitness,” Pulsifer said. This season, Pulsifer plans on breaking her boathouse’s 2K race record of 7:09. She also hopes that accomplishing all the team’s goals and making sure the team keeps up with their cardio and strength workouts will take the team into finals. Pulsifer was not only the fastest rower last season, she also qualified a to go to the U.S. Rowing Junior National Team Camp. Throughout

the month, she trained in Connecticut and Laura Simon, a high performance team coach, selected her to row on the U.S. Rowing Junior High Performance Team representing U.S. Rowing at the National Club Regatta. “[My] proudest [memory of Rebecca] was seeing her row at Club Nationals this summer and her boat winning second place,” Meg Pulsifer, Rebecca’s mother, said. Invited as a rising senior, Pulsifer visited a number of colleges including, Southern Methodist University and University of Virginia, on recruiting visits where she spoke to coaches through phone conferences. After months of talking to coaches on the phone, Clemson’s head coach, Stephen Fraiser-Wong offered Pulsifer a

scholarship to Clemson. “[Getting into Clemson is] awesome. I love the school and it’s cool to represent the school,” R. Pulsifer said. There are advantages to being on crew at Clemson because it is considered an Olympic sport there. Pulsifer will receive priority scheduling and academic guidance. Pulsifer plans on majoring in Computer Science and Communication at Clemson. She hopes to participate in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes program and take a leadership position in the athletic department. “[My goal for crew at Clemson is to] help Clemson go to the National Collegiate Athletic Association,” R. Pulsifer said.

raise, donate, run 5K races raise money for different awarenesses

photo courtesy/KELSEY BYERLY

FiNiSh StroNG. After the interminable 13 miles, senior Kelsey Byerly sprints to the finish line of the OUC Half Marathon. “Every race is a competition to get a new personal record, which is what motivates me to run the best race yet,” Byerly said. Feb. 13, 2016 Race, Love, Wish 5K

March 19 Run the Course 5K

Orlando 5K Races

By CaSSaDy QuiNtaNa Shoes laced, numbers safety pinned to their shirts, the eager participants step up to the line and prepare for the prolonged 3.2 miles ahead. With over 400 5K races in the state of Florida every year, each have a special cause in mind. A part of the entry fee is donated to the designated awareness. Participants do something active for themselves while also doing something charitable for others. Participating in races is a way to merge those passions. “Participating in races for a cause not only benefits my own personal wellness, but also benefits the community we live in,” senior Kelsey Byerly said. “It is an easy way to give back to the community.” Charity races give runners the

April 18 Dawn Brancheau Foundation Dream Big 5K

chance to make a difference in their communities and for people all over the world. From races that raise funds for breast cancer to ones that help honor wounded military veterans, there is a race for almost every cause. “I like being around people that feel passionate about a cause that is important to them and the camaraderie during the event,” teacher Trisha Colvin said. Popular races raise money for various cancers, diseases, disabilities and animal awareness. In Orlando, various races occur throughout the year. The Darcy J. Foundation Supermom 5K Run and Walk and Kids Run is on April 11. Its mission is to enhance children, adult and family awareness in the community. The Hit and Run 5K on Sept. 12 has collaborated with BASE Camp Children’s Cancer Foundation to help

June 20 Fatherhood 5K

Sept. 19 Step in the Name of Love: Recovery Run/Walk

2016 Feb. 13, 2016 Reservation Run

March 5 Fight for Air Climb

April 7 IOA Corporate 5k

May 14 OCBA Law Day 5K: Running for Your Rights

better serve the children and their families who face Childhood Cancer. Charities use fun runs and walks as a way to connect with donors and bring interest to their causes. “[Races for a cause] give the community hope that there are people that find time for something they don’t have to do and that want to find a cure,” senior cross country runner Ebony West said. These races not only raise money for a cause, they also bring attention to a specific awareness. “They get people together for a fun run to support a good cause and raise money,” sophomore Eric Tormanen said. Raising money for clubs and sports, the Reservation Run, held on Feb. 13, will take place on the Boone campus. Registration is available online or during lunch in the trading post.

July 18 Avablanch Kids Triathlon

Nov. 21 Toyota of Clermont Turkey Trot 5K

Nov. 14 Miles For Melanoma DSPA

source: RUNNING IN THE USA

Reflection Two N9 Sports News, November 18, 2015, Page 9

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sports

The season [went] a lot better than everyone expected. We lacked confidence and drive but we were quickly able to overcome that.” Nicole Lakman junior

Lady Braves serve district win Lady Braves end their season with a loss in the regional championship

photo/CAMILLE KALIS

SERVE IT UP. In the Bishop Moore game, Oct. 2 junior Delaney McCabe serves the ball . “[The game] was awesome, it was fun to beat my friends, at Bishop Moore,” McCabe said. Braves won 3-2.

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BY CAMILLE KALIS With a record of 19-9 the Lady Braves overcame tough challenges like conquering Bishop Moore and winning district finals. Lady Braves volleyball started the season with a six game winning streak. Ending the season with the girls losing in the regional championship game on Oct. 27 against Apopka. The Lady Braves won their season opener game, 3-1, when they took on the Cypress Creek bears on Aug. 25. The team won their next games against Freedom, 3-0; Winter Park, 3-2. The girls initially did not expect to have success this early in the season. “The season [went] a lot better than everyone expected. We lacked confidence and drive but we were quickly able to overcome that,” junior Nicole Lakman said. Lakman had a personal record of 52 assists in the game against Lake Nona that ended in a loss, 2-3. The Lady Braves won their next game against Olympia, 3-1. Keeping their goals in mind the girls prepared to kill Bishop Moore. “The season [went] well, [the team] met a lot of goals,” senior Jenna Schattauer said. The girls faced one of their most difficult opponents, Bishop Moore on Oct. 2. The match ended in a win for the girls defeating the Hornets in an intense match, 3-2. “[My favorite game was] Bishop Moore. The energy was so powerful and optimistic from the team, coach and fans. I was shocked beyond belief

[when we won] and felt an overwhelming sense of accomplishment and confidence,” Lakman said. Beating Bishop Moore made an impact on the team. The Lady Braves have not beaten them in nine years until now. “[I’m] very happy to have finally beaten the school that I used to coach. The girls put tremendous pressure on themselves every year. It is nice to get that monkey off our back,” coach Micheal Ladewski said. The Lady Braves won their fourth straight district championship when they defeated the Timber Creek wolves in three games: 27-25, 25-23 and 25-17. Sophomore Erin Carter racked up 19 kills during this match. The team suffered a tough loss in, 2-3 to Apopka in the regional championship on Oct. 27. They ended their season with a second place finish in the Metro Conference. Carter had 20 kills, two blocks and two digs. Lakman had 54 assists, 11 digs and two aces. Junior Sydney Ritten had 12 kills and senior Sarah Chapman added eight kills. Even though they lost the regional championship they still accomplished goals this season. “[We accomplished] communication goals, [the team] could talk things out, figure out what wasn’t working and fix it. It makes us stronger as a team,” Schattauer said. The team is using the loss to their advantage to help push the team work harder in the next season starting next fall. “I think we had a great season. We still won our third district title in a row and our fourth in five years. I’m looking forward to seeing our team grow in the off season,” Coach Ladewski said.

#fastfigures

aces made by senior Morgan Smith this season.

325

Kills made by sophomore Erin Carter this season.

46 aces made by senior Kristen Recker this season.

167

kills made by senior Marissa Hacket this season.

aces made by freshman Lillian Baker this season.

Marissa Hackett, outside, middle and right side

Shoes: Asics

Favorite sports drink: Blue Gatorade

Favorite Game: “The game against Bishop Moore [was my favorite] because we haven’t beat them in nine years and that was the best game we played all season.”

Favorite movie: White Chicks

Favorite Album: Kill the Lights by Luke Bryan

Student experiences German club soccer Cameron Caicedo spent freshman year overseas By BRIDGET HARTIG Instead of getting ready for his freshman year, current sophomore Cameron Caicedo packed all his things and said goodbye to his family. He moved to a whole new country, Germany, to play soccer. His coach at the time, Mike Dillion, invited Caicedo to be an exchange student where he could attend the Elsa Brändström Schule, a German high school, and have to opportunity to play with the German Soccer Federation’s competitive program for young soccer players. Dillion has connections in France and Spain through the exchange program. Dillion’s son had been to Germany with the exchange program when he was around Caicedo’s same age, so Dillion thought it was a perfect fit for Caicedo to expand his soccer skills and make him a better player. Caicedo’s family was very supportive when it came to letting him move overseas for such a long time. They took Caicedo over to Germany several times before to meet the principal of his new school, his new soccer director and his host family that he would be staying with. “We were completely open to letting him move to Germany,” Michael Caicedo, Caicedo’s father, said. “We were somewhat nervous because we did not know how much he was going to be able to adapt to a new environment and family. This would not be just a short trip but a rather prolonged time away from home, but on the other hand a great opportunity to engage a different culture and soccer

education.” Caicedo lived in Cologne, Germany, for seven months with his host family, the Zieglers. He studied core curriculum from America while attempting to learn the German language, alongside practicing soccer daily with his team and competing against other teams in his region. “I got to experience new cultures and integrate really fast and attempt to become fluent and speak with everyone else,” Caicedo said. “I would move back to Germany in a heartbeat,” Caicedo said. ”I will either play soccer there or in America. I’ll go wherever soccer takes me.” Caicedo joined 22 other boys in his same age range of 15 and under at the Jugend- Fußball-Schule Köln, where they finished first in their league and advanced to the first division in the North Rhein Westphalia region. They ended the season 8-1-1. Caicedo was one of three players from Florida, while the majority of their team was from Germany. “I miss my teammates so much,” Caicedo said. “They were all really funny. They all translated for me, they knew English and would always ask me questions about Florida. At first when my German was not very good, they had to explain [things] to me in English so I could understand.” Caicedo was one of over 250,000 American exchange students traveling worldwide. There are both private and public exchange programs, such as the National Student Exchange, International Student Exchange or the Rotary Youth Exchange that allow students to study abroad. “The biggest thing Cameron took away was learning a new language and culture, and becoming independent and

photo/JUGEND- FUßBALL-SCHULE KÖLN

TEAMWORK. The 15 and under division of the Jugend- FußballSchule Köln pose as a team. “Germany is a better environment. Coaches are much more knowledgable and everyone is really good. You know when you play with better players you will get better,” Cameron Caicedo said. The team placed first in their league. self-sufficient,” M. Caicedo said. “We would absolutely recommend any player [to] take a great opportunity to play and live in a country like Germany.” Caicedo is now on the junior varsity team where he plays center midfield and striker. He currently has a knee injury that has kept him off the field for three weeks, a hyperextended small muscle from playing with his club team, but hopes to play at the varsity level soon.

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hilights insight KEEP IT TRILL

I am totally against it, fracking harms the ecosystem and it’s been proven that fracking caused a spree of earthquakes. Eliezer Lopez, sophomore

Don’t

FRACK it up

viewpoint

By CAMILLE KALIS Known for its beautiful beaches and unique ecosystems Florida, as we know it, will not exist if hydraulic fracturing, or Fracking, begins in 2017. Fracking, a method of drilling Florida legislators deep into the were right earth and injecting to not water, sand and pass SB chemicals at high 318 or HB pressures, creates 191. More fractures in rock research formations, making needs it easier for crude to occur oil and natural before gas to flow. This fracking harms our detrimental process wastes water, precious ecosystem harms animals and triggers earthquakes, none of which Floridians want to occur in our state. This January, Florida legislators created House Bill 191 and Senate Bill 318 that would begin regulating Fracking in the Sunshine State as early as July 1. Fortunately, both died before being passed, but the fight is not over. Sen. Garrett Richter, R-Naples said this is a topic that is not going to go away and will need to be revisited “when oil supplies drop and prices go up.” With that in mind, people are urged to learn about the damaging effects of this process and fight against its development in our state. Fracking uses 1 to 8 million gallons of water mixed with 40,000 gallons of potentially ecologically harmful chemicals to complete each fracture, according to dangersoffracking.com. That figure alone is too taxing on Florida’s most valuable resource, its water. Such waste cannot be allowed. Each frack creates harmful wastewater that needs to be disposed of in a responsible manner to prevent spills or leaks into the aquifer. In 2012, Fracking generated 280 billion gallons of wastewater, which is enough toxic waste to flood Washington, D.C. in 22-foot deep toxic water, according to ecowatch.com. There is not a safe place to house all of this waste, so to

Fracking in the U.S.

Do you favor or oppose hydralic fracturing or “fracking” as a means of increasing the production of natural gas and oil in the U.S.? Favor

40%

19%

40% March 2-6, 2016

13%

36%

51% Source: Gallup Graphic: Staff, TNS

avoid creating it in the first place is the best solution for the issue. In 2005, Congress passed legislation that exempts oil and gas companies from disclosing the chemicals they use in Fracking. This law provides Fracking companies carte blanche in its choice of products, which is scary – to say the least. Farnham and Associates, a Pennsylvania based water and wastewater specialist, tested a well near a fracking zone in Pennsylvania and found a variety of toxins harmful to humans, including ethylene glycol, which can be fatal; and the liquid being pumped into the ground contains chemicals, like benzene and toluene,

hilightsnewspaper Editor-In-Chief Natalie Disla Copy Editor Cameron Toperzer Design Editor Jessie Jalca Business Manager Bridget Hartig Social Media Manager Tyler Rispoli Indes Editor Jack Rummler

STAFFERS Carston Carasella, Julia Condes, Camille

Kalis, Carly Meyer, Marisa Muhart, Cassady Quintana

Adviser Renée Burke

Oppose No opinion

March 5-8, 2015

EDITORIAL BOARD

OTHER

WHAT IS YOUR STANCE ON FRACKING?

The orchestra students will perform their final concert of the year, May 16, 7 p.m. in the auditorium. It is a free event.

Principal Dusty Johns

both known to cause cancer. Without regulation, fracking companies can continue to use these chemicals –ultimately at the expense of the citizens and wildlife. An accidental release of fracking fluids into a pasture resulted in 17 cows’ deaths within an hour of the spill, according to “How Fracking Hurts Animals” on Ecowatch.com. In 2007, a fracking wastewater spill in Kentucky flowed into and contaminated Acorn Fork Lake. The spill “killed virtually all aquatic wildlife in a significant portion of the fork,” according to state and federal scientists. Additionally, fracking liquid spills cause golden algae to grow in bodies of water affected by the spill; this algae, in turn, kills the aquatic life living in the area. Toxic fracking fluid, located thousands of feet underground in fracking disposal wells, causes the geological faults to slip, triggering earthquakes. The increase in Fracking directly correlates with the rise in earthquakes. In Oklahoma, the increase in the use of Fracking brought the state’s average of less than two earthquakes per year to 585 earthquakes last year. One of the triggered earthquakes had a magnitude of 5.7 in Prague, Oklahoma. The quake damaged 14 homes and structures in the area. Florida’s ecosystem cannot afford to be uprooted by earthquakes, which is exactly what will happen if we allow this in our state. One of the reasons advocates want Fracking made legal is for the job opportunities. While increased employment and more oil and natural gas are helpful for the economy for the time being, the long-term effects will leave Florida’s ecosystem damaged and water-depleted. Moreover, Fracking threatens Florida’s environment, endangers public health and cannot be tolerated. Support for development of renewable energy sources such as solar, wind or geothermal power helps reduce the environmental threat and will ensure a cleaner and more livable Florida.

Editorial Policy POLICY STATEMENT

Hilights is a student publication of William R. Boone High School, 1000 E. Kaley Ave., Orlando, Florida, 32806. The ideas and views of the aforementioned students and faculty are not those of Boone or the Orange County School Board. Opinions expressed in unsigned editorials are those of the editorial board, who determine the content. Opinions expressed in columns are those of the authors. Comments, letters, stories and ideas are welcome and encouraged under the following: 1. The material is not obscene or libelous 2. The material is signed The staff reserves the right to edit letters for grammar, length, punctuation, accuracy, invasion of privacy and potential disruption of the school.

ßstepbystep FRACKING PROCESS Hydraulic fracturing, also known as fracking, takes place in 22 states in the U.S. The fracking process takes three to five days to be installed and production can last 20 to 40 years.

STEP 1 Based on geographic data oil and gas companies look for a site to frack. Then the companies select the site for development of hydraulic fracturing.

STEP 2 Oil and gas companies drill a hole into the ground, on average 8,000 feet deep. A casing fills the hole and serve as a foundation.

STEP 3 Then a perforating gun sends an electrical current that sets off a charge and shoots small holes through the casing and cement of the hole.

STEP 4 Sent down the hole under high pressure, fracking fluid, made of mostly water and sand, forces its way through the cracks in the casing and surrounding rock, made by the perforating gun. The cracks enable gas to escape.

STEP 5 A wellhead recovers all the natural gas or oil. After all the natural resources are exhausted, wells are removed and pipes are cut off below ground. Then the wellhead pad is filled in with dirt or replanted.

source: SHALESTUFF.COM

illustration/CAMILLE KALIS

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Tyler Rispoli, junior

Get in the zone

Outline and rewrite

AS A WHOLE. Chronic stress can shrink the brain, particularly parts of the brain involved in higher order reasoning and decision making.

source: CORPORATE EDGE LEADERSHIP

LOCUS COERULEUS. The locus coeruleus receives signals from the amygdala, triggering rapid heartbeat, increased blood pressure, sweating and pupil dilation.

AMYGDALA. Chronic stress increases the activity level and number of neural connections in the amygdala, the brain’s fear center.

HIPPOCAMPUS & AMYGDALA. The hippothalmus and pituitary gland cause the adrenal glands to pump out high levels of the stress hormone coritsol. This makes organizing the memory difficult. Memories lose context and become fragmented.

PREFONTAL CORTEX. Stressful experiences disengages the frontal lobe. Over time, this can lead to impulsive, short-sighted or possibly violent behavior.

How does stress affect the brain?

When studying, students should look for places that are comforting to them and will keep distractions away. Notable examples are quiet rooms and libraries.

Find a tranquil place

Repetition is the key to learning. Outlining and rewriting notes will help further instill the information into students’ minds. Bulleting the information, highlighting key terms and summarizing long paragraphs are all helpful tools.

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Studying in a group can show students new ideas and perspectives on the subject that would be otherwise lost to them if they were to study on their own. Try to find friends with the same classes, a family member with knowledge in that subject or join tutoring sessions with a teacher.

Group study sessions

To properly study, one needs mental tranquility to receive the full benefits of a strong study session. Students need to put themselves in the proper mindset when they are studying to fully retain the knowledge presented to them. Listening to music, meditating, organizing work and shutting off computers and phones can help get students into a studying mode.

By JESSIE JALCA Although people across all generations experience stress, teenagers particularly familiarize themselves with stress when juggling schoolwork, clubs, sports, volunteer work and jobs. “I tend to have a lot of mental breakdowns when I have work and only an hour after school to do homework and make sure I get everything done for yearbook. It’s also even more stressful when I have a lot of freelance projects to do that are also on deadline,” Boone Publications Social Media Manager Tyler Rispoli, junior, said. When overwhelmed, teenagers suffer from symptoms such as emotional distress, elevations in blood pressure, rapid heartbeat, dizziness and migraines. But along with the ailments of stress, treatments can make it manageable. The best ways to cope with stress vary for each person and situation, but the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advocates exercising, getting at least seven hours of sleep and maintaining a healthy diet. The National Institute of Mental Health recommends students participate in some form of exercise that releases built up stress, such as tai chi and yoga. While homework, jobs, sports and other extracurriculars may limit the amount of sleep a student obtains, one should realize that without sleep, stress cultivates. Lack of sleep harms the entire body, especially the brain. NIMH suggests seeking advice or help from friends, family, professionals, community or religious organizations. Venting tends to effectively help relieve students’ stress levels. “Simply letting the adults in your life know you feel overwhelmed can be stress relieving,” registered Mental Health intern and counselor Betsy Jackson said. “Sometimes they can help, but even if they cannot, there is some relief in being heard and understood.” Rispoli agrees, believing friends can effectively help reduce stress. “[Stress] can get to be overwhelming, but in the end I have very supportive friends that make every day worth it,” Rispoli said. StudyPoint, an American tutoring company for kindergarten through 12th, stresses maintaining organization and prioritization. It advises scheduling, setting activities at fixed times and taking deadlines into consideration. It also suggests sustaining organized workspaces. Stress endures regardless of how much one tries to eliminate it; individuals have a higher ability of managing stress than preventing stress. But one can find comfort in the fact that good stress exists too. According to Jackson, good stress exists in difficult workouts a coach may give players to increase athletic abilities. “That pressure feels uncomfortable, but it has a positive outcome,” Jackson said. Positive or negative effects of stress often depend solely on one’s reaction. Various reactions likewise depend on different experiences and levels of tolerance. Furthermore, maintaining a positive attitude, taking note of one’s accomplishments, doing one’s best to enjoy life, laughing often and avoiding dwelling on problems can diminish stress. When the worst arises, take a break from time to time. Participating in too many activities at once do not amount to damaging one’s health. photo/MEGAN PIRINO

Tests because they decide a majority of my grade. Elijah Cruzada, freshman

Basketball player Justin Butler juggles honors classes and basketball

said. Butler works towards his goals and puts in time to achieve the same grades as non-athletes. He wants to attend The Ohio State University or Michigan State University, both division 1 schools to further his basketball career. “[My parents] are very supportive. They always tell me school comes first and basketball second. They check my grades frequently and get me tutors for extra help and a personal trainer for basketball,” Butler said. Butler has enjoyed the last month of working as a Target team member. “The thing I like most about working there is the atmosphere. People are usually in a good mood,” Butler said. Although Butler values his job at Target, he admits it can be stressful. His test scores and amount of studying time drop during the course of the season resulting in low class grades. “The bad thing is I don’t always

have time for studying or homework. It occupies my time so I have to stay up late some nights. I usually go to bed around 11:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. depending on how much homework I have.” Butler handles his stress by sleeping and exercising. “Rest is super important. You have to rest well, eat well, and play well,” Martinson said. Like all coaches, Martinson wants his players to be 100 percent dedicated. “You have to get your focus in line. If we are at practice, that should be your focus. You do not need to worry about anything else for those two hours. Focus on the positive and what you need to get done,” Martinson said. To get the most out of themselves, athletes have to show selfdetermination. Butler treats basketball like anything else. He puts in time, practice and effort into perfecting and improving his level of play.

DRIVE IN. Attacking the basket Justin Butler looks to score. “I plan on taking basketball to the next level and [playing] at the collegiate level,” Butler said. Butler plays at the guard position in his third year of high school basketball.

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her and can be difficult to fix. “I just focus on the fact that I really love what I’m doing. Sometimes I get caught up in the stress but I have to remember I’m involved in music because I love it,” Shinde said. Band can add stress to parents’ lives too. “Marching season definitely increases my stress level every year. As a single parent of two children, I do come to rely on my daughter’s help around the house. Also, since she doesn’t drive yet, it adds stress needing to get her and/or her bicycle between home and rehearsals, games and marching competitions,” Shine’s mother, Edie Berman, said. Band competitions cause stress not only because they compete with other schools but they also compete against fellow band students. “There’s a constant struggle for first place. You’re always having

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SUM IT UP. Junior Sophia Brown and seniors Jessica Edwards and Nathan Fontaine work on a math problem in Math Club. “I really hope to finish with a 4.0 GPA and get into a really good college,” Edwards said.

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University and major in human rights. “I started taking a heavy load of AP classes because I was interested in the material and wanted to get the most out of my high school experience. Now, it is mostly to remain competitive with other applicants in the college application process,” J. Edwards said. Additionally, J. Edwards is an officer in Mu Alpha Theta, HOSA, FCA and the tennis team. J. Edwards’ studying routine and de-stressing methods help to reduce the stress from these extracurriculars. “Working out, downtime with friends and planning help me handle [my] stress,” J. Edwards said. Staying motivated under the stress is not a problem for J. Edwards. “[I have] a really good support base, a lot of people are there for me [and know] I am not defined by grades and I am more than just a GPA,” J. Edwards said. Students’ stress may not only come from the courses themselves, but also come from their family’s expectations. “[Parents] can unintentionally contribute to stress by putting too much pressure on their kids to get that magical passing grade on the AP exam. The positive outcome of my efforts is mostly what motivates me,” J. Edwards said.

Student deals with stress of AP classes By CAMILLE KALIS Advanced Placement classes add work and stress to teens lives. Senior Jessica Edwards, who takes seven AP classes, works to elevate her grades without becoming too stressed. Because she spends four hours a day studying, Edwards gets around five hours of sleep on weekdays. Edward’s heavy workload comes from AP European History, AP Calculus BC, AP Physics C, AP Art History, AP U.S. Government, AP Literature, AP Microeconomics. It is also from the many extracurricular activities she actively participates in. “I worry that Jessica doesn’t get enough sleep because she is up late every night doing her homework. Sometimes, she is doing homework when I go to sleep at night and then I find her doing her homework when I wake up in the morning. Something’s got to give, and for Jessica, it is her sleep,” Kim Edwards, Jessica’s mother, said. Scheduling and working out helps keep her stress down. J. Edwards said she takes so many AP classes because of college admissions. These classes give students a head start on college credits and set them apart from other students during the application process. J. Edwards’ hopes to receive acceptance into Columbia

competition with the people around you, which can get stressful, but it’s also fun and encourages you to get better,” Shinde said. Shinde uses an effective studying routine to keep grades up by reading over class notes and looking over homework. “I try my hardest to remind myself that I just got to graduate,” Shinde said. Although band causes stress, it also creates a tight-knit family of students. “Band has helped me this year and every year, by surrounding me with good people. Band kids are my support network. All of my friends are band kids and I am so glad I am a part of such a big family,” Shinde said. Three hours after the final bell rings and Shinde is still at marching band practice, but even if it causes stress she is doing something she loves with friends.

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Three hours after the final bell rings, junior Anjali Shinde’s stress level pounds to the beat of the drums as she marches with the Sound of the Braves band practice. Staying on top of school work can be difficult for band students. Band requires Shinde to stay after school twice a week for three hours during marching season, which can add up to 24 hours a month. On game days, Shinde staysat school until 11 or 12 p.m. “During the fall, we have a really intense practice schedule for marching season and it makes it really hard to stay on top of school,” Shinde said. Shinde has been playing the flute in band for six years. Surviving under the stress still remains a challenge for

Band causes extra stress for students By CAMILLE KALIS

Flutist struggles with stress

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KEEP IT TRILL. During marching band practice, junior Anjali Shinde plays the flute. “[My advice for people in band is that] they should do their homework before rehearsal. It‘s a mistake that I have yet to correct,” Shinde said. Shinde has been playing the flute since the sixth grade.

By CASSADY QUINTANA Sweat dripping down his face, junior Justin Butler prepares to finish his last suicide. While the rest of his teammates head home, Butler throws on a red shirt, khaki pants and a nametag and races to work. In addition to taking two honors classes, English and U.S History, Butler plays the guard position on the basketball team. He has also worked as a Target cashier for four weeks. “My schedule for Target is never the same, it fluctuates a lot, but I usually work every other day. It affects school and basketball greatly because when I’m at work I can’t do my homework, so that makes me stay up late,” Butler said. Butler prepares himself for obstacles that student athletes face beyond the court, such as stress by prioritizing tasks. Stress is the constant dilemma student athletes face. When busy with athletics, school and work is the last thing on their minds. “[School] is our number one thing. You have to be a student first, athlete second. One thing colleges first ask is how are the grades and test scores,” boys’ basketball coach David Martinson

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Deadline One October 9, 2015: Page 12, Review This was the first story I wrote for the newspaper. I struggled at first because I had not written about food before. In the end, I found the perfect descriptive words and enjoyed writing the review.

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BRAVES BRAWL AND BONFIRE Braves Brawl starts at 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 14. Directly after, the bonfire occurs in the student parking lot. This year the bonfire has a pinata filled with easter eggs. All of them will have candy except for one which will have a pair of homecoming tickets. $1 per hit, up to three hits and $1 per egg.

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artsentertainment hilights WHAT DID YOU GET AT NOODLES AND COMPANY? “I got the Wisconsin mac and cheese, it was creamy with extra cheese on top, but I did not like how you had to stir the cheese in yourself.” Kiersten Diaz, sophomore

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By CAMILLE KALIS With a variety of options, low prices and fast service, make this new noodle restaurant a great place to eat. Noodles and Company’s modern setting and seat-yourself style arrangements make it a perfect place for a lunch or dinner meet up. Located at 3683 E. Colonial Dr., and 2855 South Orange Ave., Noodles and Company has two convenient locations to catch a quick meal. Its Italian, Asian and American inspired dishes make it a place where each guest can find something he or she likes. This chain’s motto is “You can eat here” touts their ability to feed people even if they have food allergies or are on a diet. The menu contains a variety of dishes, including Pad Thai, Wisconsin Mac & Cheese and a BBQ sandwich for $10 or less. The menu also includes the amount of calories contained in the dish and other health and nutrition facts. The staff is friendly and they deliver the food right to your table. Customers may also order online from their website which has their ingredients listed. Noodles has a Coca Cola Freestyle machine, customers also have the option of getting milk, bottled water or Honest Tea. There is no need to dress up because the atmosphere is casual and laid back. Noodles is essentially a sit down fast food restaurant. For an appetizer, the potstickers are six for $4.99 or three for $2.99. They are placed around a bowl of soy sauce and are a nice start to any meal. The potstickers are delicious and bursting with flavor. Their other appetizer options are margherita flatbread for $3.49 and cheesy garlic bread, six for $4.99 or three for $2.99. As for the entrees they offer a range from noodles, to salads and soups, to sandwiches. The regular bowls of noodles or pasta range from $5.29 to $8.49. The small bowls range from $3.89

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SPICE IT UP. The Indonesian peanut saute is $5.79 for a regular and $4.39 for a small bowl. This dish is a colorful mix of flavors that taste especially delicious with a drizzle of Sriracha.

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to $4.90. Meats, such as steak, chicken, pork, meatballs or shrimp may be added for an additional $2.39 to $2.99. For meatless options, organic tofu is $2.39. The popular Wisconsin mac and cheese looks delightfully appetizing and as for the flavor, it tasted similar to Kraft macaroni but with extra cheese. Another cheesy entree is the Alfredo MontAmore. This dish contains spaghetti noodles, parmesian chicken, mushrooms, tomatoes and is topped with MontAmore cheese. For a regular size bowl its $5.90 and a small is $4.90. The salad bowls are $8.49 and come with an option for a side soup for $1.25. The side dish, tossed green salad, was drowning in dressing and made the greens unappetizing to eat. Serving the dressing on the side can solve this problem. The sandwiches range from $6.29

to $6.99 and come with an option for a side soup or salad for $1.25. The BBQ sandwich is served warm and is slathered with BBQ sauce. The sandwich is cut in half which makes it easier to eat. The taste was satisfactory and the excess of BBQ sauce made it a little messy to eat. The dessert options consist of doppio chocolate espresso cake, tres leches cake and carrot cake for $2.75. Other options include a chocolate chunk and snoodledoodle cookie for $1.79 and a rice crispy treat for $1.29. Overall, Noodles and Company offers a nice variety of healthy meals and the service is excellent. Even though some of the food isn’t as good as expected, the open and welcoming atmosphere makes it a comfortable place to have a casual meet up with friends or family. 3.5 stars.

3683 E. Colonial Dr. Drive

When: Monday to Thursday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday to Saturday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

How much: $4.39 to $9.74

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Original play is a ‘Scream’ We shot some ideas around and came up with a funny and light Halloween theme. Nadene Love Drama teacher

By CASSADY QUINTANA With Halloween around the corner classic horror films like Saw, Scream, Friday the 13th, and Nightmare on Elm Street are popular throughout the month of October. In honor of the season, the drama department will perform I Saw You Scream Last Friday the 13th on Elm Street, an original screenplay by Rob Ward. The production mashes the classics into one humorous story. “This play is very different. It’s not traditional at all,” junior Rafael Figueroa, actor, said. “It’s very funny and out of the ordinary. I want people to enjoy it and have fun.” The new drama teacher, Nadene Love, is excited for the school to see her students perform. “I am looking forward to the

audience being fully immersed in the show because it has been five years since the last time we performed this play,” Love said. With the updates, the script will primarily appeal to ages 13 and up due to mature humor and references. “I want people to laugh and enjoy seeing their favorite horror film killers come back to life. Ward updated the script to new 2015 references so the audience will understand better and enjoy it more,” Love said. Celebrities include Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton, Kim Kardashian, Miley Cyrus, Nicki Minaj and Michael Jackson, and others. The main characters are Jamie Lee, his brother Bobby, his sister Drew, Nancy and her boyfriend, Win. “I want people to walk away and say that they enjoyed it and had fun,”

junior Aubrey Kirk, who plays Katniss Everdeen said. “My favorite part about acting is getting to step into another person’s personality and see life through their eyes. While acting you get to express yourself and really connect with others.” In this production, senior Larry Reed plays Michael Jackson. Junior Sidney Roman plays the focal point of the story, Jaime Lee. Freshman Anthony Caceres plays his brother Bobby and senior Iris Dixon plays their sister Drew. “He is different than anything I have ever played. It is fun to have the part of the most influential person in the play,” Roman said. The play runs tonight at 7 and tomorrow there is a 2 p.m. matinee in the auditorium. Tickets are $10 for general admission and $15 for VIP.

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What’s Mine: Body Copy, Captions PREFONTAL CORTEX. Stressful experiences disengages the frontal lobe. Over time, this can lead to impulsive, short-sighted or possibly violent behavior.

source: CORPORATE EDGE LEADERSHIP

LOCUS COERULEUS. The locus coeruleus receives signals from the amygdala, triggering rapid heartbeat, increased blood pressure, sweating and pupil dilation.

AMYGDALA. Chronic stress increases the activity level and number of neural connections in the amygdala, the brain’s fear center.

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Band causes extra stress for students By CAMILLE KALIS

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Tests because they decide a majority of my grade. Elijah Cruzada, freshman

Athlete balances school, part time job

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AS A WHOLE. Chronic stress can shrink the brain, particularly parts of the brain involved in higher order reasoning and decision making.

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When studying, students should look for places that are comforting to them and will keep distractions away. Notable examples are quiet rooms and libraries.

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On Feb. 18, sophomores can take the PERT instead of the Algebra I EOC to meet their graduation requirement. Sign up at tinyurl.com/hv3dnyt or see Robin Patterson in the Media Center to register.

My favorite part of rowing is just being together on a team and relying on each other. Giselle Castro, junior said.

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Senior maintains state title for two years in a row

We’ll see [if i keep my title] in February, it’s hard to maintain fitness. rebecca Pulsifer Senior and OARS womens varsity team rower

raise, donate, run 5K races raise money for different awarenesses

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March 19 Run the Course 5K

Orlando 5K Races

April 18 Dawn Brancheau Foundation Dream Big 5K

June 20 Fatherhood 5K

Feb. 13, 2016 Reservation Run

March 5 Fight for Air Climb

April 7 IOA Corporate 5k

May 14 OCBA Law Day 5K: Running for Your Rights

July 18 Avablanch Kids Triathlon

Since this was my second time writing a sports story, it was less of a struggle. It was on a subject about which I am personally interested. I think this story shows how I have improved in writing introductions.

Sept. 19 Step in the Name of Love: Recovery Run/Walk

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Nov. 21 Toyota of Clermont Turkey Trot 5K

Nov. 14 Miles For Melanoma DSPA

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Deadline Five March 11, 2016: Page 4, News This was my first news story for the paper. I enjoyed looking up and researching the current events. This is an important part of the paper because it keeps students informed.

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On March 1, Florida Scholastic Press Association named senior Matthew Casler the Todd C. Smith Student Journalist of the Year. He will receive a scholarship check from FSPA at the annual awards banquet, April 29, and his win advances him to compete for the National Student Journalist of the Year on April 17, in Los Angeles, Calif. at the JEA/NSPA Spring Convention.

Hunters capture 106 pythons

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1. REHEARSAL. As part of the sound crew, senior Cameron Sexton holds a microphone for senior Robert Baity as he reads the sports highlights. “[my favorite part] is being the go-to person and having such a big responsibility,” Sexton said. 2. MIC CHECK. Setting up for Brave TV, senior Brian Piper checks microphones. 3. SMILE FOR THE CAMERA. Ready for the countdown, Kathryn Truex waits to start the show.

From Jan. 16 to Feb. 15, hunters captured 106 Burmese pythons, an invasive species to Florida’s indigenous wildlife. Bill Booth’s team won prizes for catching the longest snake (15 feet long) and for the largest haul (33 pythons). Once the Florida Fish and Wildlife completes the necropsies, roughly one-third of the snakes will become products for sale: belts, shoes and handbags.

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Behind the scenes of A closer look on what happens on the set By CARLY MEYER The bell rings, the students rush to grab their scripts, and the clock is counting down. There’s 49 minutes for the 12 staffers to record daily news show. Getting daily news to the students is a vital piece of the school day. Club meetings, game dates and stats, and everything that is currently going on at school is published on Brave TV daily. During second period, the 12 senior staffers record the show. The students walk in and see the script for the first time, then film and edit information. What looks like an easy process to their audience, is actually a complex and thought through procedure. “It’s a lot of pressure because the principal is counting on us to get that certain amount of news out to the student population,” senior Kathryn Marshall said. “If you don’t get the club meeting news out, no one shows up. A lot of people think it’s pretty simple to get it all done in that period or the equipment is easy to work, and it’s not. We have really old equipment so it’s really difficult to learn how to work it, but a lot of people just take it for granted and don’t think it’s that hard when it really is.” To be a part of Brave TV, one has to go through a four-year process

of training. Digital Video I and II are freshman and sophomore courses, where camera and production skills are taught. Students apply and interview for Digital Video III and IV in the spring when registration begins with Student Services. Digital Video III and IV is a junior and senior course, where their production skills are put to action. There are 12 positions on the staff. When the students watch the show, they are only aware of the two news anchors, a sports anchor and a club voice over. Along with those, there is a floor director, an editor, and a camera, lights and microphone, teleprompter, a soundboard operator, a switcher, a compix graphics, and a scriptwriter. “I love working with cameras and tech,” senior Cristian Rhea said. “I love all the potential you have when working with that sort of stuff. Everyone gets a chance to do everything, but my favorite is being a news or sports anchor.” The students work on a two-week rotation, and are assigned to all the different jobs throughout the year. The sports are recorded first, then the news anchors and finally the club news. It is a controlled process, but recording in one period causes some mayhem. “I always describe it as controlled chaos,” Digital Video and Brave TV Adviser Robin Brillante said. “Each of the 12 production cast and crew

ßbiobox Jazbeth Jackson, senior What do you love most about Brave TV? I’m able to watch during production and see how morning announcements are made, it’s amazing. How has Brave TV impacted you personally? It showed me what I enjoy and love, and made me realize I want to be a film producer.

know their responsibilities and take it seriously. However, we do enjoy and have some fun. There will be random days where a case of the giggles slows things down but the job always gets done in the end.” Though being on staff may seem of miniscule importance now, it prepares the students for real life situations. “We have to film the show, edit and air it, which is a very complicated process, and doing all that has helped me learn how to work as a team under pressure,” Marshall said. “Because in real life, if I’m on a staff of some sort, I’m definitely going to have to work as this team because there will be deadlines, some of them as short as Brave TV, so it has definitely prepared me for the real world.”

In February, new cases of the Zika virus have been reported in Florida bringing the state total to 32. The Zika virus is transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes. Symptoms of the virus include: fever, photo/ Fotolia/TNS rashes, pinkeye, muscle and joint pain, malaise or headache. The virus is also known to cause rare neurological conditions in newborns. Miami-Dade has the highest amount of the Zika virus reports in Florida. Feb. 24 three pregnant women contracted the Zika virus.

Everglades restoration

The Everglades will undergo a joint federal state plan that is “the largest ecosystem restoration effort ever attempted,” according to Greg Allen from NPR. The restoration will pump fresh water into the Everglades to rehydrate it. The restoration is estimated to be completed by 2030 and will cost $18 billion.

national Presidential leading debates

As of Monday, March 7, Donald Trump led the republican nomination with 384 delegates. Senator Ted Cruz photo/ Bob Booth/Fort Worth Star-Telegram/TNS trails in second with 300 delegates and Senator Marco Rubio is in third with 151. For the Democratic Presidential Nomination former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton leads with 1,130 delegates. Senator Bernie Sanders falls behind at 499 delegates. In the general debates between Donald Trump and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Clinton leads 53 percent to Trump’s 43 percent.

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Antonin Scalia, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, died unexpectedly Saturday, Feb. 13. On Monday Feb. 15, memorial drapery covered Scalia’s chair, which signified that he died in active service. As many just heard about Scalia’s death, republicans and democrats were already debating who should appoint the next justice. President Barack Obama says that he has an obligation to appoint a new justice, while republicans are pressing for the assignment to wait for the newly elected president to make the appointment in late 2016.

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By CAMILLE KALIS “Boone Drives 2-N-2,” “It Can Wait,” and “Who’s your DT?” are three campaigns designed to raise awareness on the dangers of texting and driving. With over 200,000 vehicle crashes in 2012 related to texting while driving, according to the National Safety Council, State Farm Insurance, AT&T and the Central Florida Expressway Authority’s campaigns specifically target the teen audience in hopes of preventing bad habits from forming. However, a BoonePubs Twitter poll, conducted on March 2, found that 50 percent of student respondents admitted to the act of texting and driving. In the state of Florida, texting and driving is a ticketable offense, but as a secondary offense, which means an officer has to witness another offense before writing a ticket for texting and driving. “[I think texting and driving should be] more of a crime and have harsher punishments because it causes people to wreck and it distracts [the driver],” sophomore Alexis Calabria said. Forty-six states have banned texting and driving and have made it a primary offense. Florida senator Thad Altman proposed a bill to make the act a primary offense, but as of March 7, it had not yet made it to the legislative floor. “Because [texting and driving] is a secondary offense it’s very difficult for law enforcement to enforce some type of punitive,” Student Resource Officer Scott Daniels said. Students recognize that it is a dangerous choice, but still proceed to text. On March 8, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported that texting and driving is about six times more likely to cause an accident than driving under the influence because it takes all of the driver’s attention from the road instead of just impairing the driver. “The problem with texting and driving is it distracts your attention, so if you’re a driver, start paying attention. Traffic crashes for teens, students ages 16 and 17 years old is the number one cause of death,” Daniels said. In Florida distracted driving crashes have increased 25 percent since 2012 according to flhsmv.gov. Forty percent of all American teens say they have been in a car when the driver used a cell phone in a way that put people in danger, according to a Pew survey. “[Texting and driving is popular among teens because] it’s that need to communicate. No different than why a teen would talk on a telephone. It’s just a new form of communication and, unfortunately, the driving portion of it is that is provides the ability to be constantly connected,” Daniels said. More than 3,000 teens die each year in car crashes caused by texting and driving according to safety.trw.com. Of the 96 respondents to the BoonePubs Twitter poll, 42 percent of students said that they feel nervous when they see someone texting and driving, 31 percent said they are scared and 27 percent said it does not bother them. “One time I was going pretty fast and I was texting my friend saying I was on my way. I looked up and saw the car in front of me stopped so I had to slam on the brakes, it was very close. I almost hit the car in front of me and the car behind me almost hit me,” a junior girl* said. Everyday more than nine people are killed in car crashes that involve a distracted driver, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “I was rear ended on Kaley while I was working in my police car, if anything he was distracted by his phone. There’s been times that I’ve had to back way off from somebody because I see them not paying attention,” Daniels said. Drivers who text and drive increase the risk of crashing 23 times more than driving not who are not distracted, according to a study from Virginia Tech Transportation Institute study. “I have almost been in a couple of accidents, which is very scary. I try not to text anymore, but sometimes I don’t even think about it,” the junior girl said.

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It’s not good and it’s really dangerous. It’s pretty scary when someone driving is texting and driving because you could get into an accident and die. Yanliz Alicea, junior

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Out of the total number of teens that die a year, 73 percent of them die in car accidents.3

trafﬁc-related deaths involve alcohol in the U.S.

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1 in 10 teens drink and drive in the U.S.1

source: CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION

Young people ages 15-24 account for 30 percent of the total costs of motor vehicle injuries among males and 28 percent among females

1.3 million drivers were arrested for DUIs in 2012

Drunk driving happens most between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m.2

source: 1. CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION; 2. CALIFORNIA COURT INFO; 3. NATIONAL VITAL STATISTICS SYSTEM

By JESSIE JALCA Car accidents happen quite often. But before experiencing it, the idea that one would get into a car accident seems improbable. The idea that one might not see the other car, person or object seems unlikely. The idea that one might collide, go tumbling, hurt someone or even kill someone, seems like something that could only happen in a nightmare or a movie. Except it happens everyday, once every 15 minutes, reports AutoGuide, an online guide for buying cars and driving safety. According to the Association for Safe International Road Travel, nearly 1.3 million people die in road crashes each year--an average of 3,287 deaths a day. ASIRT attributes road traffic crashes as the ninth leading cause of death overall, accounting for 2.2 percent of all deaths worldwide. Among people ages 15-29, ASIRT asserts, road crashes are the leading cause of death. Nevertheless, teenagers may find thinking about all that when they get their permit or driver’s license difficult. The main thought processes involves trying to figure out how they can exercise their new freedom. This liberation impedes teenage drivers’ ability to recall their responsibility to obey the law and drive safely for themselves and those around them. Peer pressure, curiosity or negligence of the dangers that accompany driving under the influence and texting and driving can lead one to make a mistake they may regret for the rest of their lives. This spread cautions teens of these dangers and how they can impact lives around them.

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1 in 5 teens involved in fatal crashes had some alcohol in their system.1

there are alternatives, but when I’m drinking, I don’t really think about what could happen.” According to the CDC, excessive drinking is responsible for over 4,300 deaths among juveniles each year. Teenagers who drive under the influence do not realize they are not the only ones affected by the DUI. Families of the victim or of the driver are heavily impacted by both financial and emotional costs. “I remind myself of the people I might hurt if something were to happen. You could injure or even kill someone else. It’s not just yourself who is affected,” Doe said. “[To avoid drunk driving] call an Uber or a friend, have a designated driver or just sleep over where you are.” Though stressed in Drivers Ed courses, teenagers may still take the repercussions of driving under the influence for granted. “When you’re in a vehicle by yourself, you need to consider everything you’ve learned, everything that you’ve been taught about driving safely and be very knowledgeable about driving laws,” School Resource Officer Kenneth Pinkston said. “If you’re driving with other people, friends or other people that you know, remind them that the most important thing you can do, no matter where you’re going in a vehicle, is to arrive alive.” Whenever a teenager is behind the wheel, he becomes responsible for that vehicle, whether or not it lawfully belongs to him. The driver also becomes responsible for the passengers in the car who depend on him for safe transport to whatever destination. Teen drivers overlook this burden as they make up the highest rate of vehicular accidents. “Each person has to take responsibility for himself behind the wheel,” Officer Pinkston said. “Although we have inalienable rights granted to us by the United States Constitution, driving is a privilege, not a right.”

20 percent of the population involved in fatal car crashes were teens, who make up 6 percent of the driving population.2

By JULIA CONDES In the state of Florida, it is illegal for a juvenile to drive with a 0.02 percent blood alcohol content. In doing so, the driver risks potential charges for driving under the influence. Of the 108 respondents to a BoonePubs Twitter poll, March 2, 15 percent of students said they had driven intoxicated. According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, when teenagers typically consume alcohol, they binge drink, consuming so much alcohol at once they become inebriated in a short period of time. As with large drinking and other substances used by teens, this heavily impairs one’s sense of judgement, leading to potentially harmful consequences. “I was on my way home from McDonald’s and I was speeding; it was raining and I spun out and hit a wall. My friend in the car got a concussion and my parents were disappointed,” senior John Smith* said. “It was really scary and I regret it a lot. My car got totalled and I got in trouble with my parents. I almost got in trouble with the police.” What is uncommonly known, is that, unlike most criminal offenses committed as a teen, such as shoplifting, a DUI cannot be expunged from a person’s record. Often, the DUI will follow the person throughout his life as the record cannot be sealed. Once a person is charged with two DUI’s, the government may repossess and confiscate his car and driver’s license. According to bactrack. com, a person’s first DUI can cost him up to $20,000 and sometimes even more, not including property damage or medical costs. Beyond the legal and financial consequences, DUIs can result in death, severe physical injuries,and emotional guilt or grief on behalf of both the driver and victim. “I was driving home from a friend’s and almost got hit because I ran a stop sign,” junior John Doe* said. “I know [drunk driving] is bad and

DUIs destroy lives

Kenneth Pinkston, ofﬁcer

Each person has to take responsibility for themselves behind the wheel.

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This story on texting and driving was difficult for me because it was hard to find someone to interview about the subject. It is an important issue to cover because it affects many teens.

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I am totally against it, fracking harms the ecosystem and it’s been proven that fracking caused a spree of earthquakes. Eliezer Lopez, sophomore

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Fracking in the U.S.

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WHAT IS YOUR STANCE ON FRACKING?

Principal Dusty Johns

Editorial Policy POLICY STATEMENT

STEP 1 Based on geographic data oil and gas companies look for a site to frack. Then the companies select the site for development of hydraulic fracturing.

STEP 2

This story was the most challenging for me because it was my first editorial. Fracking is a topic about which I have a strong opinion and I had to learn how to present my opinion in an informative way.

Oil and gas companies drill a hole into the ground, on average 8,000 feet deep. A casing fills the hole and serve as a foundation.

STEP 3 Then a perforating gun sends an electrical current that sets off a charge and shoots small holes through the casing and cement of the hole.

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The season [went] a lot better than everyone expected. We lacked confidence and drive but we were quickly able to overcome that.” Nicole Lakman junior

Lady Braves serve district win Lady Braves end their season with a loss in the regional championship

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SERVE IT UP. In the Bishop Moore game, Oct. 2 junior Delaney McCabe serves the ball . “[The game] was awesome, it was fun to beat my friends, at Bishop Moore,” McCabe said. Braves won 3-2.

Shoes: Asics

Favorite sports drink: Blue Gatorade

By BRIDGET HARTIG Instead of getting ready for his freshman year, current sophomore Cameron Caicedo packed all his things and said goodbye to his family. He moved to a whole new country, Germany, to play soccer. His coach at the time, Mike Dillion, invited Caicedo to be an exchange student where he could attend the Elsa Brändström Schule, a German high school, and have to opportunity to play with the German Soccer Federation’s competitive program for young soccer players. Dillion has connections in France and Spain through the exchange program. Dillion’s son had been to Germany with the exchange program when he was around Caicedo’s same age, so Dillion thought it was a perfect fit for Caicedo to expand his soccer skills and make him a better player. Caicedo’s family was very supportive when it came to letting him move overseas for such a long time. They took Caicedo over to Germany several times before to meet the principal of his new school, his new soccer director and his host family that he would be staying with. “We were completely open to letting him move to Germany,” Michael Caicedo, Caicedo’s father, said. “We were somewhat nervous because we did not know how much he was going to be able to adapt to a new environment and family. This would not be just a short trip but a rather prolonged time away from home, but on the other hand a great opportunity to engage a different culture and soccer

Favorite Game: “The game against Bishop Moore [was my favorite] because we haven’t beat them in nine years and that was the best game we played all season.”

Favorite movie: White Chicks

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aces made by senior Morgan Smith this season.

325

Kills made by sophomore Erin Carter this season.

46 aces made by senior Kristen Recker this season.

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kills made by senior Marissa Hacket this season.

aces made by freshman Lillian Baker this season.

Favorite Album: Kill the Lights by Luke Bryan

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September 18, 2015 This was my first time writing a sports wrap up. I was not efficient at gathering all the correct information for the story so it was difficult to write.

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October 16, 2015 This web story shows how my game coverage improved because I learned how to gather scores more quickly.

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November 20, 2015 This feature is Important because it describes a student who worked hard to achieve something impressive. Stories like this may inspire other students to work harder toward their goals.

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December 18, 2015 I felt this news story was important because it informed students with interests in gaming, robotics and music, about classes to further their interest at a location in the Central Florida area.

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February 6, 2016

I loved writing this review because I had a personal interest in the subject. I felt motivated to inform students about this inspiring photography exhibition. To see full story click here

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May 13, 2016 I believe this feature demonstrates how my writing has improved this year. I feel I represented the student and her story better with this feature than my first one.

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October 9, 2015

This is a photo gallery from the varsity girls volleyball game against Bishop Moore.

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October 22, 2015

This is a photo gallery from the varsity girls volleyball game against Timber Creek.

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October 9, 2015 This photo shows how the food at the restaurant is served in a pleasing way.

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SPICE IT UP. The Indonesian peanut saute is $5.79 for a regular and $4.39 for a small bowl. This dish is a colorful mix of flavors that taste especially delicious with a drizzle of Sriracha.

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November 18, 2015 This photo represents my photography skills because I was able to capture the ball in movement and in the frame.

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SERVE IT UP. In the Bishop Moore game, Oct. 2 junior Delaney McCabe serves the ball . “[The game] was awesome, it was fun to beat my friends, at Bishop Moore,” McCabe said. Braves won 3-2.

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Loves: Playing tug of war

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