William R. Boone High School Student Paper For Students, By Students
hi-lights Friday, May 13, 2011
For the record
Valedictorians make history By JONATHAN WARREN
Principal Margaret McMillen said. According to Dr. McMillen, the decision to include all students with 4.0 unweighted GPA’s, rather than base the honor off of weighted GPA’s, is a simple issue. “One idea is that if you’ve kept all A’s through high school, that is commendable. [With the current graduation requirements], you can’t take all easy classes and get through high school. On the other hand, students who took the most rigorous courses available are also rewarded,” Dr. McMillen said. Because there are so many valedictorians, the students were given options regarding how to give their graduation speeches. “[The students and administration] have come up with a solution we think the seniors will enjoy,” Dr. McMillen said. Seniors will see the valedictorians’ solution at graduation on June 3.
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From a crowd of 641, they rose to the top. Navigating through piles of homework, tests and extracurricular activities, they finished first. For these 18 students, number one is not just a ranking, but also a manifestation of four years of hard work and dedication. “I think it’s an encouragement. It helps me know if I set my mind to something, I can achieve it,” valedictorian Anna Gentry said. Every year, valedictorians are celebrated for achieving a 4.0 GPA, but this class provided a twist on the traditional honor. Eighteen students will graduate first in the class of 2011, the largest number in campus history. lla Pelier, Vivien ne re “We have an amazing group Se , am th ea , to Talissa So r, fe FRONT: Kaitlin Ch Ho na of students who have very bright An 2: Brock. ROW a Crutcher, el rm Quattrone, Caley Ca futures. They are academically li, Ca da W 3: Aman W 4: Brody talented, musically talented RO . Caitlin Killgore. RO ey dl Du or yl Gentry, Ta and artistically talented. Most BACK: Daniel . te Alicia Berlin, Anna ou Ch i sc am atteson, Cr importantly, they are good Dawkins, David M r. end, Sean Treibe ns w people who care about the To ay Cl , rs de Si community and each other,”
• Learn why seniors chose their respective majors. p. 17
senior brags HANNAH AKBARZADEH After high school plans: Conquer the world Planned major: International Relations In 10 years: Swimming in my money Activities: The Haven (11, 12); Love Letters (10); NHS (11, 12); Spanish Honor Society (11); Writing Center (11, 12)
You Said Who was your most memorable teacher? Ms. Hilley. Everyday was an adventure in her class. - charlotte akins
CHARLOTTE AKINS After high school plans: Attending Florida State University Planned major: Interior Design Activities: Baking Club (12); NHS (12); Spanish Club (10, 11) EMELIE ALLANSON After high school plans: Attending University of Central Florida Activities: Art Club (9); Best Buddies (12); Cadets (9, 10, 11); French Club (10); French Honor Society (11, 12); NHS (11, 12) EMMA ALLEN After high school plans: Attending Florida State University Planned major: Political Science/Philosophy In 10 years: Practicing law Activities: Band (9, 10, 11, Brass Captain 12); Mock Trial (10, 11, Captain 12) HANNAH ALLEN After high school plans: Attending University of Central Florida Planned major: Health Science/Pre-Med In 10 years: Specializing in pediatric surgery Activities: Band (9, 10, 11); NHS (11, President 12); National Art Honor Society (11, 12); Tri-M (10, 11) CALEB AMY After high school plans: Attending University
You Said What was your fondest memory throughout high school? The football state championship game freshman year. - jack capell
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of Central Florida Planned major: Engineering In 10 years: Solar research Activities: History Club (9); Math Center (11, 12); Mu Alpha Theta (12); NHS (11,12); National Art Honor Society (12); Spanish Club (9, 10); Spanish Honor Society (10, 11); Wrestling (10) ARNOLD APOLONIO After high school plans: Attending Valencia Community College and then attending University of Central Florida Planned major: Computer Engineering/ Psychology In 10 years: Managing a family and working in a field that involves one of my majors TRAVIS DE ANDRE ARMSTEAD After high school plans: Playing football In 10 years: Playing in the NFL Activities: Freshman Football; Varsity Football (11) RAUDEL ARTEAGA After high school plans: Attending Valencia Community College Planned major: Astronomy In 10 years: Staring at the stars and galaxies Activities: NJROTC (10, 11) MORGAN ELIZABETH ASCHER After high school plans: Taking a year off and then attending college Planned major: Photography In 10 years: Traveling and taking pictures for bands and musicians Activities: Spanish Club (11, Historian 12); Spanish Honor Society (12); Varsity Bowling (10, 11, 12) CHARLES ADDISON ELDER BABIR After high school plans: Attending University of Central Florida Planned major: Radio/ Television In 10 years: Working at a television station Activities: BBC (11, Vice President 12); Engineering Club (12); FCA (Officer 9, 10, 11); Junior Class Council; Math Club (9, 10, 11, 12); NHS (12); National Art Honor Society (12); Senior Class Council; Spanish Club (11); Spanish Honor Society (12) DAVID BALLARD After high school plans: Attending University of Florida Planned major: Telecommunications In 10 years: Filmmaking Activities: Math Club (11); NHS (11, 12); Quill and Scroll Journalism Honor Society (11, 12); SAFE Ambassador (11); Yearbook (9, 10, Sports Editor 11, Sports Editor 12) DARAH DENISE BARNES After high school plans: Attending Cornell University Planned major: Environmental Science In 10 years: Hope to be married and somewhat successful Activities: Band (9, 10, 11, Drum Major 12); Boone Dance Crew (Choreographer 9); NHS (11, 12); SAFE Ambassador (9, 10, 11, 12); Spanish Honor Society (11, 12); Tri-M (12)
DAQUAN BARNES After high school plans: Attending University of California Planned major: Dance In 10 years: Choreographing for movies and videos Activities: Wrestling (11) ALEXANDRA BEAVERS After high school plans: Attending University of Central Florida Planned major: Cinema Studies In 10 years: Film Producer working in major motion pictures Activities: FCA (9, 10); Freshman Volleyball; Junior Class Council; JV Volleyball (10, Captain 11); Love Letters (10, Treasurer 12); NHS (11, 12); Prom Committee (11); SAFE Ambassador (9, 10, 11, 12); Senior Class Council; Track and Field (9, 10) ALICIA BERLIN After high school plans: Attending University of Florida In 10 years: Married and traveling Activities: Art Club (9); Environmental Club (10, 11, 12); JV Soccer (9); Math Club (9, 10, 11, 12); NHS (11, 12); Spanish Club (11, 12); Spanish Honor Society (12); Varsity Soccer (10) SHEA STEWART BLACK After high school plans: Attending University of Central Florida In 10 years: Coaching a sport KYLE DAVID BLOW After high school plans: Military In 10 years: Being a Marine Activities: Varsity Bowling (12) LAURA BOLIVAR After high school plans: Attending University of Central Florida Planned major: Biology In 10 years: Working as an orthodontist Activities: Spanish Club (9, 10, 11, Treasurer 12); Spanish Honor Society (11, 12); NHS (12) LIGIA BORGES After high school plans: Attending Florida State University Planned major: International Affairs/ Hospitality Management In 10 years: Working and hopefully married Activities: BBC (11, 12); French Club (11, 12); NHS (11, Officer 12); Spanish Club (10, 11); Writing Center (12) HANNAH GRACE BRANTLEY After high school plans: Attending Valencia Community College Planned major: Entertainment Production In 10 years: Out of college and working in the production or entertainment field CALEY BROCK After high school plans: Attending University of Waterloo Planned major: Speech Communication/ Digital Arts Communication In 10 years: Teaching and/or traveling Activities: JV Soccer (9); Engineering Club (12); French Honor Society (10, 11, Historian 12); hilights.org (11, 12); Love Letters (12); Math Club (10, 11, 12); Mu
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Alpha Theta (11, 12); NHS (11, 12); Relay For Life (11, Team Leader 12); Yearbook (9, People Editor 10, Editor-in-Chief 11, Editor-in-Chief 12) VICTORIA ANNE BRODIE After high school plans: Attending Valencia Community College Planned major: Music Education/Marine Biology In 10 years: Be teaching at a high school or a marine biologist Activities: Band (9, 10, 11, Flute Section Leader 12); Latin Club (9, 10); NHS (11, 12)
You Said What was your fondest memory throughout high school? Being a part of America’s Got Talent and meeting new friends. - daquan barnes
RACHEL MERCEDES BURCH After high school plans: Attending Florida State University Planned major: Japanese Business In 10 years: Working in an advertising firm Activities: Art Club (11, President 12); Bravettes (9, 10, Co-Captain 12); Latin Club (9); Latin Honor Society (10); Math Club (10, 11, 12); Mu Alpha Theta (12) ALYSSA CAFFREY After high school plans: Attending Indiana River State College Planned major: Accounting In 10 years: Working for a major car dealership CINZIA LYNN CALABRETTA After high school plans: Attending Auburn University and diving on scholarship Planned major: Mechanical Engineering In 10 years: Working at an engineering firm Activities: FCA (11, Board member 12); French Club (9, 10, Treasurer 11); French Honor Society (President 12); NHS (11, 12); National Art Honor Society (12) AMANDA CALI After high school plans: Attending University of Florida Planned major: Pre-Med In 10 years: Starting my career in the medical field Activities: Bravettes (9, 10, Co-Captain 11); Engineering Club (Secretary 12); Math Club (11, 12); Mu Alpha Theta (12); NHS (11, 12); National Art Honor Society (11, 12); SGA (10); Sophomore Class Council Treasurer; Spanish Club (11)
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senior brags JACK HARRISON CAPELL After high school plans: Attending University of Central Florida Planned major: Music In 10 years: Studio musician work Activities: Choral MPA (10, 11); Jazz Under the Stars (10, 11, 12); Jazz MPA (10, 11, 12) WESLEY CAPLAN After high school plans: Attending University of Florida or Auburn University Planned major: Aerospace Engineering In 10 years: Starting an engineering firm Activities: FCA (9, 10, Chairman 11, Treasurer 12); Freshman Football; JV Basketball (9, 10); Math Club (10, 11, 12); Mu Alpha Theta (Vice President 12); NHS (11, 12); SGA (9, 10, 11, 12); Spanish Club (11); Spanish Honor Society (12) CHRYSTAL CAPRICE After high school plans: Attending University of Central Florida Planned major: Pre-Med In 10 years: Graduating medical school Activities: Baking Braves (12); Spanish Club (11); Young Republican Club (12) SHANEECA CASON After high school plans: Attending Valencia Community College Planned major: Computer Engineering In 10 years: Either running my own interior design business or being a part of a big computer engineering company Activities: Boone Dance Crew (10, 11, Captain 12)
You Said Who was your inspiration throughout high school? My dad. He taught me that “good enough� is not even a minimum goal. - marvin effron MELISSA CASTRO After high school plans: Attending Valencia Community College In 10 years: Working for a magazine Activities: Environmental Club (10, 11); Operation Smile (10, 11, 12); Soccer (9); Spanish Club (10, 11) KAITLIN CHEATHAM After high school plans: Attending Davidson College Planned major: English In 10 years: Serving the community as a pediatrician Activities: Cross Country (10, 11); FCA (9, 10, Board Member 11, Board Member 12); Math Club (12); NHS (11, 12); Operation Smile (9, 10, Officer 11, Secretary 12); Project X (10, Officer 11, President 12); Spanish Club (9); Spanish Honor Society
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(11, 12); Track (9, 10); Writing Center (10, 11, 12) JESSE MARIE COLLINS After high school plans: Attending Lake Sumter Community College and playing volleyball In 10 years: Married with twins Activities: Baking Braves (12); Operation Smile (11); Volleyball (9, 10, 11, Captain 12) BRANDON COLON After high school plans: Attending Valencia Community College JESUS E. COLON NAZARIO After high school plans: Attending University of South Florida Planned major: Criminal Justice In 10 years: Marine Corps Reconnaissance Activities: NJROTC (9, 10, 11, 12) CARLOS CORIOLAN After high school plans: Attending college Planned major: Business In 10 years: Having my own company Activities: Track (10) SARAH DALY After high school plans: Attending University of Florida or Auburn University Planned major: Telecommunications/ Journalism In 10 years: Being a broadcast journalist/ anchor Activities: Bravettes (9, 10, 11); Freshman Class Secretary; Junior Class Secretary; Math Club (11, 12); Mu Alpha Theta(11, 12); NHS (11, 12); SGA (President 12); Social Justice Club (11); Sophomore Class Secretary SANG DANG After high school plans: Attending University of Central Florida In 10 years: Being rich and helping my mom Activities: Drama (12) TAYLOR DAVIS After high school plans: Attending Florida State University Planned major: Psychology In 10 years: Doing whatever makes me happy Activities: Environmental Club (12); Spanish Club (10); Spanish Honor Society (Treasurer 11, President 12); The Haven (11, 12) BRODY DAWKINS After high school plans: Attending University of Florida Planned major: Chemistry/ Mathematics In 10 years: Graduating from medical school/ in my second year of residency Activities: Freshman Football; JV Basketball (9, 10); JV Football (10); Math Club (Officer 11, President 12); Mu Alpha Theta (President 12); NHS (11, 12); Varsity Basketball (11, 12); Varsity Football (11, 12); Writing Center (10) TAHLIA DAWSON After high school plans: Attending St. Thomas University Planned major: Pre-Med In 10 years: I would hope to be a trauma surgeon Activities: NJROTC (9, 10, 11); Softball (9)
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University of Central Florida In 10 years: Being a cartoonist Activities: Band (9, 10, 11, 12)
You Said Your words of advice to underclassmen? Be involved throughout high school! It will make your experience so much more fun and rewarding. - sarah daly TAYLOR DUDLEY After high school plans: Attending University of Central Florida Planned major: Event Management In 10 years: Planning events (such as our reunion) Activities: Business Professionals of America (10, 11); Geometry Club (9); Junior Class President; Key Club (10, 11); Latin Club (9, 10); Math Club (9, 10, 11, 12); Mu Alpha Theta (11, 12); NHS (11, 12); SAFE Ambassador (9, 10); SGA (9, 10, 11, 12); Sophomore Class President; Varsity Bowling (12) CHAQUEVIA DUMAS After high school plans: Attending University of South Florida Planned major: Business Administration In 10 years: Living in Boston working at Boston Magazine KRISTYN LEE EDDY After high school plans: Attending Valencia Community College In 10 years: Modeling KATELYN EDWARDS After high school plans: Attending Florida Atlantic University Planned major: Multimedia/Journalism In 10 years: Working at a major magazine company Activities: Freshman Basketball; NHS (12); Newspaper (10, Index Editor 11, Features Editor 12); Varsity Lacrosse (10, 11); The Haven (11, 12) LOUIS CONNOR EFFRON After high school plans: Attending Valencia Community College and then University of Central Florida Planned major: Mechanical Engineering In 10 years: Being a mountain outfitter/ hunting guide Activities: Band (9, 10, 11, Bass Line Captain 12); Drum Line (11, 12); German Club (10); Percussion Ensemble (9, 10, 11, 12); Weightlifting (9, 10, 11, 12); Wind Ensemble (12)
MARVIN TANNER EFFRON After high school plans: Attending Valencia Community College and then
RAFAEL ESPARZA After high school plans: Enlisting in the Marines In 10 years: Become a high ranking enlisted Activities: NJROTC (9, 10, 11, 12) CHRISTOPHER FARRILL After high school plans: Attending Valencia Community College Planned major: General Studies In 10 years: Starting a family DANIELA FIGUEROA After high school plans: Attending Florida Hospital College of Health Science Planned major: Nursing In 10 years: Owning my own practice Activities: HOSA (Vice President 11, President 12); Varsity Wrestling (9, 10) KATHRYN FIORELLI After high school plans: Attending University of North Carolina Planned major: Sports Medicine In 10 years: Being a sports medicine trainer for a NFL team Activities: Flag Football (9, 10, 11, 12); Weightlifting (11) AMANDA FLEMINGER After high school plans: Attending Florida Atlantic University Planned major: Elementary Education In 10 years: Teaching second grade Activities: Freshman Class Council President; The Haven (Historian 12); Newspaper (10, 11, Index Editor 12); SGA (9, 10, 11); Varsity Lacrosse (9, 10) MARIE FORMICA After high school plans: Attending Florida Southern University Planned major: Nursing In 10 years: Loving life, having a great career and maybe starting a family Activities: Band (9); FCA (10, 11, 12); Flag Football (10); H.O.S.A. (10, 11, 12); Key Club (9); Operation Smile (11); Swimming (10); Track and Field (9); Young Republicans Club (11) HENRY MAURICIO FRANCO After high school plans: Attending Valencia Community College
You Said Who was your most memorable teacher? Ms. Covert. I always enjoyed her class. She made me a better student. - christopher farrill
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You Said Who was your inspiration throughout high school? The cross country captain my freshman year; she inspired me to work harder. - carisa gidel Planned major: Engineering In 10 years: Being the boss of my own company SARAH FRICKE After high school plans: Attending Daytona Community College In 10 years: Being successful and having a family Activities: Basketball (9, 12) SHANIECE FRYE After high school plans: Attending University of Central Florida Planned major: Business Management In 10 years: Having my own business Activities: Step Team (Captain 11, Captain 12) LELAH GAINEY After high school plans: Attending Valencia Community College and then attending University of Central Florida Planned major: Digital Media Technology In 10 years: Working as a design technician on a major production Activities: Bollywood Club (Vice President 11, President 12); Key Club (12); Spirit Club (9) ZACHARY SHAUN GARRETT After high school plans: Attending Valencia Community College Planned major: Computer Science In 10 years: Being a computer technician at Publix corporate offices Activities: Web Technology Club (Vice President 10, President 11, Senior Officer 12) KATELYN GAYLORD After high school plans: Attending Valencia Community College Planned major: Marketing In 10 years: Working at the hospital Activities: Boone Dance Crew (12) HILLARY GEIGER After high school plans: Attending Valencia Community College Activities: Band (9, 10, 11, 12); NHS (11, 12); Wind Symphony (Uniform Officer 11, Uniform Officer 12) ANNA GENTRY After high school plans: Attending University of Florida
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Activities: Bravettes (10, 11, Co-Captain 12); FCA (Officer 10, Officer 11, Captain 12); Junior Class Council Historian; Math Club (10, 11, 12); Mu Alpha Theta (11, 12); NHS (11, 12); Sophomore Class Council; Spanish Honor Society (11, 12); SGA (Secretary 12) CARISA GIDEL After high school plans: Attending University of Florida or attending Florida Southern University Planned major: Pre-Med In 10 years: Being in medical school Activities: FCA (9, 10, 11, 12); Freshman Class Council Treasurer; Junior Class Treasurer; Math Club (10, 11); Mu Alpha Theta (12); Senior Class Treasurer; Spanish Club (9, 10); Spanish Honor Society (11, 12); Varsity Cross Country (9, 10, Captain 11, Captain 12); Varsity Track (9, 10, 11); Varsity Weightlifting (9, 10) KRIZIA CRISTAL GONZALEZ NEGRON After high school plans: Attending Valencia Community College LUIS A. GONZALEZ After high school plans: Attending Valencia Community College or joining the military Planned major: Business Activities: Spring Football (9); NJROTC (9); Weightlifting (12); Wrestling (11, CoCaptain 12) TAYLOR RAFAEL GONZALEZ After high school plans: Attending Valencia Community College In 10 years: Having a great job and supporting a family SAMUEL DONOVAN GRAHAM After high school plans: Attending Valencia Community College and then attending University of Central Florida Planned major: Music Performance In 10 years: Playing shows in a band Activities: Chorus (11, 12); Drama (9); Latin Club (10); NJROTC (9) ALEXANDRIA GREEN After high school plans: Attending Valencia Community College and then attending
You Said What was your most memorable class?
University of Central Florida Planned major: Law In 10 years: Having a wonderful family and great job Activities: NJROTC (9) COURTLAND GREEN After high school plans: Attending Valencia Community College Planned major: Music/Business In 10 years: Being a successful producer or entrepreneur Activities: Band (9, 10, 11, 12) RACHEL BELL GUERRELUS After high school plans: Interning during the summer Planned major: Nursing In 10 years: Working in a hospital Activities: NJROTC (11); Track Manager (10, 11) ERISH GUILLEN After high school plans: Attending Valencia Community College Planned major: Pre-Med In 10 years: Being a cardiologist Activities: Spanish Club (11) HUNTER HAGOOD JAMES After high school plans: Attending University of Central Florida and then attending University of Florida Planned major: English In 10 years: Practicing law Activities: Baking Braves (12); Engineering Club (12); Latin Club (9, 10); Swimming (9); Wrestling (10, Co-Captain 11, Captain 12)
ALEXANDER HALL After high school plans: Attending University of Florida Planned major: Engineering In 10 years: Working as an engineer Activities: FCA (9, 10, 11, 12); Freshman Football; JV Basketball (9, 10); Math Club (11); Mu Alpha Theta (11, 12); NHS (11, Officer 12); Spanish Club (11); Spanish Honor Society (11); Varsity Basketball (12) BRENDAN RAY HALL After high school plans: Attending University of Central Florida Planned major: Nuclear Physics In 10 years: Doctorate in nuclear physics doing research on renewable energy while being a professor Activities: FCA(9, 10); Junior Class Council; Math Club (11, 12); Mu Alpha Theta (11, 12); NHS (11, 12); Newspaper (Sports Editor 10, Sports Editor 11, Business Manager 12); Quill and Scroll Journalism Honor Society (11, 12); Senior Class Council; JV Volleyball (9); Varsity Volleyball (10, 11, 12) SHANDISE HALL After high school plans: Attending Tuskegee University Planned major: Pre-Law In 10 years: Becoming a lawyer Activities: Basketball (9, 10, 11, 12); Boone Dance Crew (9); Track (9, 10, Captain 11, Captain 12) SAVANNAH HANSON After high school plans: Attending University
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You Said Your words of advice to underclassmen? Cherish your time with your friends. - walker jordan
Attending University of Illinois Planned major: Electrical Engineering In 10 years: Saving the planet by developing eco-friendly technology Activities: Math Club (12); Spanish Club (11); Spanish Honor Society (12); Web Tech Club (11, 12)
field Activities: Baking Braves (12); Best Buddies (12); French Club (10, 12); French Honor Society (10); Freshman Cheerleading; Freshman Class Council; H.O.S.A. (10, 11, 12); JV Cheerleading (10); Love Letters (10, 12); Math Club (11, 12); NHS (12); Senior Class Council; Sophomore Class Council; Varsity Cheerleading (11, 12); Weightlifting (10) JULIANNE LAURA HUHN After high school plans: Attending Auburn University Planned major: Liberal Arts Activities: FCA (9, 10, 11, 12); Freshman Class Council; Junior Class Council; JV Soccer (9); Math Club (9, 10, 11); Mu Alpha Theta (11, Historian 12); NHS (11, 12); National Art Honor Society (12); SGA (Historian 12); Sophomore Class Council; Spanish Club (10); Spanish Honor Society (11, 12); Varsity Cross Country (9, 10, 11, 12); Varsity Track (9, 10, 11) EMMA HUNSICKER After high school plans: Attending Florida State University Planned major: Music Education Activities: Chorus (9, 10, 11, President 12); Drama (9, 10, 11, 12); Thespian Honor Society (10, 11, 12); Tri-M (10, 11, 12) CRYSTAL ICARDI After high school plans: Attending Rollins College Planned major: Marketing In 10 years: Traveling Activities: Freshman Cheerleading; JV Cheerleading (10); Varsity Cheerleading (11, 12) CAREY ILGENFRITZ After high school plans: Attending Florida Atlantic University Planned major: Communications/Journalism In 10 years: Living in North Georgia with my husband and twins while doing a job I love Activities: Yearbook (11, People Editor 12)
CHOSELINA HERNANDEZ After high school plans: Attending tech school In 10 years: Living in Bolivia
CAROLINA IRRAZABAL After high school plans: Attending University of Central Florida Planned major: Biology In 10 years: Working in the health field and starting a family Activities: Green Up Boone (10, 11, 12); Health Care Academy (10, 11, 12); HOSA (11, 12); The Haven (11, 12)
GENIEVA HERNANDEZ After high school plans: Attending Cosmetology School Planned major: Cosmetology In 10 years: Opening my own salon
DANIELLE ISAACS After high school plans: Attending Cosmotology School Planned major: Cosmetology In 10 years: Running my own hair salon
EMILY PATRICIA JANE HERRINGTON After high school plans: Attending University of Central Florida Planned major: Microbiology Activities: Best Buddies (9, 10, 11, Historian 12); JV Swimming (11); Law Honor Society (12); Math Club (12); Mu Alpha Theta (12); NHS (11, 12); Spanish Club (10, 11); Spanish Honor Society (11, 12)
KEVIN ALEXANDER JANER After high school plans: Joining the United States Air Force In 10 years: Being in the Air Force Activities: NJROTC (9, 10, 11, 12)
ALLY HUDSON After high school plans: Attending college Planned major: Psychology In 10 years: Starting my career in the medical
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CATHY LAM After high school plans: Attending University of Central Florida Planned major: Pediatric Nursing Activities: Chorus (9, 10, Secretary 11, Vice President 12); Tri-M (10, 11, 12)
Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
MAX LANG After high school plans: Attending University of South Florida Planned major: Criminal Justice In 10 years: Playing in the NFL Activities: Freshman Football; Track and Field (10, 11); Varsity Football (9, 10, 11, 12)
Working in the health field and starting a family. - carolina irrazabal
STEVEN LANKFORD After high school plans: Attending Mid Florida Tech Planned major: Culinary In 10 years: Owning my own restaurant and being well known Council; Junior Class Council; Senior Class Council; Sophomore Class Council; Track and Field (9, 10) JUSTIN BRICE KANE After high school plans: Attending Florida Gulf Coast University Planned major: Journalism In 10 years: Being an athletic director somewhere Activities: hilights.org (11, Web Master 12); Newspaper (11, Sports Editor 12); Varsity Baseball Manager (11, 12); Varsity Bowling (11, 12) BRANDON SCOTT KENNEDY After high school plans: Attending Valencia Community College and then attending University of Central Florida Planned major: Physical Therapy In 10 years: Helping to rehabilitate athletes Activities: Freshman Football; JV Football (10); Varsity Football (11, 12); Varsity Volleyball (10) CAITLIN KILLGORE After high school plans: Attending University of Florida Planned major: Biomedical Engineering Activities: Best Buddies (11, 12); Chorus (Librarian 11, Vice President 12); Freshman Volleyball; JV Volleyball (10); Math Club (11, 12); Mu Alpha Theta (11, 12); Music Honor Society (11, 12); NHS (11, 12); The Haven (11); Varsity Swimming (11, 12) NATALIE KINSEY After high school plans: Attending Valencia Community College Planned major: Child Psychology In 10 years: Working and traveling Activities: Step Team (12) VICTORIA LAI After high school plans: Attending Florida State University Planned major: Pre-Med In 10 years: Working with physically disabled children through physical therapy Activities: Basketball (9); FCA (Board Member 11, Board Member 12); NHS (11, 12); Spanish Club (9, 10, 11); Spanish Honor Society (11, 12); Varsity
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KATHRINE LANT After high school plans: Attending Valencia Community College and then attending Savannah College of Art and Design Planned major: Fine Art In 10 years: Traveling the world Activities: Art Club (11); Boone Dance Crew (10); Freshman Cheerleading; Relay For Life (11); Swimming (11) CAMILLE LAYTON After high school plans: Attending Florida State University In 10 years: Having a solid job as a child life specialist Activities: Band (9, 10, 11); Best Buddies (President 12); Drumline (10, 11) ALEXIS CATHERINE LEMAY After high school plans: Attending University of South Florida Planned major: Information Technology/ Music Studies In 10 years: Systems engineer for a defense contractor Activities: Band (9, Uniform Officer 10, Uniform Officer 11, Clarinet Section Leader 12); Latin Club (10); Prom Committee (11); Project X (12); Writing Center (12)
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Who was your inspiration through high school? Mr. Dorman. He helped me throughout the year and always had words of wisdom. - brandon kennedy
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You Said What was your fondest memory throughout high school? Going to football games and going out afterwards with my friends. Also all of the school dances. - alexis lemay DALTON LOCKE After high school plans: Joining the Air Force In 10 years: Being in the Air Force Activities: Technology Club (9, 10, 11) MATTHEW DOUGLAS LOVE After high school plans: Attending University of Florida Planned major: Civil and Environmental Engineering In 10 years: Something exciting EVELISSE MALDONADO After high school plans: Attending Valencia Community College Planned major: Nursing In 10 years: Being a nurse Activities: Band (9, 10)
SAMANTHA MAROZZI After high school plans: Attending University of Florida Planned major: Advertising/Marketing In 10 years: Happy and making money Activities: Bravettes (10, 11); Freshman Class Council Vice President; History Club (Vice President 9, Vice President 10); Junior Class Vice President; Math Club (10, 11, 12); Mu Alpha Theta (11, 12); NHS (11, Officer 12); National Art Honor Society (11, 12); SGA (12); Senior Class Council; Social Justice Club (11); Sophomore Class Vice President; Spanish Club (9, 10); Spanish Honor Society (11); Varsity Cheerleading (12) ALEXIS MARQUEZ After high school plans: Joining the United States Navy In 10 years: Working for the United States Navy Activities: NJROTC (11, 12)
DANIEL MARTINEZ After high school plans: Working with KB homes In 10 years: Becoming an architect or having my own restaurant Activities: French Club (12); JV Soccer (11); Varsity Soccer (12) RACHAEL MASON After high school plans: Attending University of South Florida Planned major: International Business In 10 years: Making money Activities: NHS (11, 12); Spanish Club (10); Spanish Honor Society (11); Varsity Volleyball (9, 10, 11, Captain 12)
JOHN PATRICK MALONEY After high school plans: Attending Valencia Community College Planned major: Electrical Engineering In 10 years: Making a lot of money
MELISSA MASTRODOMENICO After high school plans: Attending Valencia Community College Planned major: Nursing In 10 years: Being a registered nurse Activities: NJROTC (10, 11, Internal Affairs Officer 12)
JESUS ERICK MAMANI SOTOMAYOR After high school plans: Attending Valencia Community College Planned major: Dentistry In 10 years: Working in dentistry Activities: Soccer (9, 10, 11, 12)
CHASE ALEXANDER MATHESON After high school plans: Attending Valencia Community College and then attending University of Central Florida
KAITLYN MANGOLD After high school plans: Attending University of Central Florida Planned major: Accounting In 10 years: Being a certified public accountant, not in Florida Activities: Freshman Class Council; History Club (9, President 10); Junior Class Council; Love Letters (10); Math Center (12); Math Club (12); Senior Class Council; Sophomore Class Council; Spanish Club (10, President 11); Spanish Honor Society (11, 12) JOSILYN MARKEL After high school plans: Attending Florida State University Planned major: Social Science In 10 years: Traveling and seeing the world Activities: Band (9, 10, 11, Mellophone Section Leader 12); Mock Trial (9, 10, 11, Captain 12); Project X (12)
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You Said What are your words of advice to underclassmen? School might suck sometimes, but you have to tough it out and give it your all. Your future will be brighter than most. - victoria o day
Planned major: Film In 10 years: Directing movies and being involved in film Activities: BBC (10, 11, President 12); Freshman Football DAVID MATTESON After high school plans: Attending Rollins College Planned major: Graphic Design In 10 years: Working in an advertising firm Activities: Environmental Club (9); Latin Club (9, 10); Latin Honor Society (10); Math Club (11, 12); Mu Alpha Theta (11, 12); NHS (11, 12) Newspaper (9, Entertainment Editor 10, Managing Editor 11, Managing Editor 12); Political Club (9); Quill and Scroll Journalism Honor Society (11, 12); SAFE Ambassador (9, 10, 11) KELCI NICHOLE MAULDIN After high school plans: Attending Valencia Community College In 10 years: Living in the country with horses Activities: NHS (12) CAILEY MCCONNELL After high school plans: Attending University of Central Florida Planned major: Nursing In 10 years: Being a nurse Activities: Best Buddies (11, Secretary 12); Math Club (9); Mock Trial (9, 10, 11, 12); NHS (11, 12); Operation Smile (9, 10); Social Justice Club (9, 11); Spanish Club (10, 11) ZACHERY MCCORMICK After high school plans: Attending Seminole State College In 10 years: Working with the city Activities: Band (9, 10, 11); Drumline (9, 10, 11) JESSICA SHEA MCCOY After high school plans: Attending Valencia Community College and then attending University of Central Florida Planned major: English In 10 years: Working at a publishing house as an assistant editor Activities: Freshman Class Council; National Art Honor Society (11); Newspaper (9, 10, 11, 12) MATTHEW BAILEY MELENDES After high school plans: Attending University of Central Florida Planned major: Pre-Med In 10 years: Finishing my studies to be a doctor Activities: Drama (10, 11, 12); Key Club (11); NJROTC (Senior Air Man 10); Robotics Club (11) CONNOR JAMES MEREDITH After high school plans: Attending college Activities: JV Baseball (9, 10) Math Club (9, 10, 11, 12); Mu Alpha Theta (11, 12); NHS (11, 12); Sophomore Class Council; Spanish Club (11, 12); Spanish Honor Society (12); Varsity Baseball (10, 11, 12) SAMANTHA MILLS After high school plans: Valencia Community College Planned Major: Nursing In 10 years: Working for a hospital Activities: Boone Dance Crew (11, 12); NHS (11, 12); Yearbook (11, Advertisement
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You Said Where do you see yourself in 10 years? Directing movies and being involved in film. - chase matheson
DENNIS MORALES After high school plans: Attending Valencia Community College Planned major: Mechanical Engineer In 10 years: Being an automotive technician RACHEL MOTTA After high school plans: Attending college Planned major: History In 10 years: Fighting for the right of single mothers Activities: Concert Choir (10, 11, 12); Project X (10, 11, President 12); Young Republican Club (11, 12) JULIE B. MOUNTZ After high school plans: Attending Florida Atlantic University Planned major: Marine Biology In 10 years: Working at Sea World as a marine biologist Activities: Art Club (10); Art Honor Society (11, 12) ALEXANDRA MURRAY After high school plans: Attending St. Leo University Planned major: Psychology In 10 years: Being a sports psychologist Activities: Freshman Volleyball; Varsity Lacrosse (9, 10, 11, Captain 12) HERSHEY MYERS After high school plans: Joining the military Planned major: Criminology/Forensics In 10 years: Finishing college on G.I. Bill Activities: Web Technology Club (11, 12) VICTORIA LYNN-MARIE O DAY After high school plans: Attending Valencia Community College and then attending University of Florida Planned major: Veterinary Medicine
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Project X (10, 11, 12); SAFE Ambassador (11, 12); Varsity Track (9, 10, 11); Varsity Volleyball (10)
Club Honor Society (President 11); JV Basketball (11); NHS (11); Social Justice Club (12)
JORDY PAGUAY After high school plans: Moving to Las Vegas to attend college In 10 years: Being a professional poker player Activities: Chess Club (10, 11, 12); Freshman Football; NHS (12)
GARRETT DAVID PHILLIPS After high school plans: Attending Rollins College Planned major: Business Activities: Golf (9, 10, 11, Captain 12)
KYLE PARKER-PROSKY After high school plans: Attending University of Central Florida Planned major: Engineering In 10 years: Aiming for my masters Activities: Basketball Manager (11, 12); Engineering Club (12); Math Center (12); Mu Alpha Theta (12); NHS (12); Track and Field (10); Writing Center (11)
Who was your inspiration throughout high school? Coach Post; he helped me get on my feet and change my attitude. - joshua reyes
KYLA PEIRCE After high school plans: Attending University of Central Florida Activities: Art Club (12); French Club (9, 10, 11); French Honor Society (9, 10, 11, 12); Geometry Team (9); NHS (11, 12); Project X (10, 11, CoPresident 12); Tri-M (10); Writing Center (10, 11, 12) NATASCHA G. PEREZ-RIOS After high school plans: Attending Perdue University Planned major: Business Management In 10 years: Living in Australia with my husband and quintuplets Activities: French Club (11); French
JACOB PINDER After high school plans: Attending University of Minnesota Crookston Planned major: Business Management In 10 years: Being a CEO of a company Activities: Freshman Football; Varsity Football (10, 11, 12) ANNIKA K. PODESWA After high school plans: Attending University of South Florida Planned major: Nursing In 10 years: Working at a nonprofit cancer research institute Activities: Freshman Cheerleading; JV Cheerleading (10); JV Flag Football (9, 11); Math Club (11); Young Republicans Club (11, Treasurer 12) AMANDA GRAE PONCE After high school plans: Attending University of Central Florida Planned major: Pre-Med In 10 years: Starting a family and traveling around Activities: Boone Crew (10, 11, 12); Latin Club (9, 10)
You Said What is your fondest memory throughout high school? Having the great teammates and coaches while playing football for Boone. - jacob pinder CATHERINE ELIZABETH PORTER After high school plans: Attending University of Alabama Planned major: Political Science/International Relations In 10 years: Working for the department of state as a foreign service officer Activities: Color Guard (10); FCA (9, Board Leader 10); German Club (10); Girls State (11); Latin Club (9, 10); Latin Honor Society (10, 11, 12); Math Club (11, 12); Mu Alpha Theta (11, 12); NHS (11, 12); National Art Honor Society (12); Newspaper (Business Manager 9, Campus and Local Editor 11, Copy Editor 12); Quill
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Florida State University The Basics: Located near Georgia, the landscape, architecture, and atmosphere of Tallahassee has a southern charm and naturally picturesque appeal. The campus has a quaint, small town feel with a big population. The Dorms: Freshmen are required to live on campus their first year. The Residential Assistants in the dorms make sure residents acclimate well and find ways for everyone to get involved. Smith Hall is the least expensive dorm pricing at $2,150 per semester. The most expensive is Ragans Hall, individual apartments exclusively for upperclassman, which cost $3,120 a semester. The Nightlife: West Tennessee Street, 32304: This legendary street of clubs and bars is the number one place to hit when partying in Tallahassee. Commonly referred to as “The Strip” by FSU students, Tennessee Avenue includes the most affordable dinner specials and music from the best DJ’s in town. A.J.’s Sports Bar & Grill (1800 West Tennessee St., 32304): From Major League Baseball to the NFL, A.J.’s offers almost any televised game. The sports and entertainment venue on “The Strip” serves jumbo wings in 15 different flavors and handmade burgers. Restaurants: Gordos (1907 West Pensacola St., 32304): This college favorite serves delicious Cuban sandwiches under $ 9.50 and dinner dishes under $11.95. Momo’s Pizza (1416 West Tennessee St., 32304): Offering large pizzas, the spot is highly recommended with large appetites. (16” Med. Pizza Pie $11.95, 30” XLarge Pizza Pie-$22.95) Monks (1710 W. Tharpe St., 32303): As a unique hamburger joint, one Monk’s specialty is the Lip Smacker ($8.50), a peanut butter hamburger topped with smoked bacon and cheddar cheese. Things to do: Student Life Cinema: This free movie theatre, exclusively for FSU students, plays current blockbusters. Crenshaw Lanes: This on campus bowling alley includes Internet access and a lounge area. Cosmic bowling ($10) is held every Friday and Saturday from 9 p.m.- 2 a.m. Flying High Circus: A student run circus premieres each fall and has been a unique tradition since 1947. The dazzling performance rivals that of a professional show. Winter Wonderland: In December, snow is shipped in from Georgia and the campus creates a winter landscape with snow ball fights, hot chocolate and snow globe decorating. The Words From the Wise: “FSU as a university is not seen as a difficult school to get into, but the individual colleges like communications and studio art are very competitive. They are considered the top in the country, accepting only 30 students per program,” FSU freshman Nicole Regan said.
University of Florida The Basics: The UF campus is made up of 2,000 acres and more than 900 buildings holding 50,000 students. It is officially one the largest campuses in the nation. The Dorms: After completing the fall/spring contract, students submit preferences for up to three halls and two room types, along with two specific roommates. An alternative option to dorms is the rental rate. Rental rates are per student, per semester and include cable TV, high speed Internet, electricity and other utilities. All rooms are fully furnished. The Nightlife: Swamp (1642 W. University Ave.): This social night bar and patio is the definition of going out at UF. This popular sports bar features food like buffalo wings, burgers, tacos and seafood. It attracts the college crowd and always has an energetic atmosphere. Spannk (20 NW. 2nd St): This local club’s goal is to help make the discovery of local bands easier. Spannk aims to be the definition of upcoming shows and promotion for local bands. Restaurants: Dragonfly (3117 SW. 34th St.): This is a good choice for Asian food. Although a bit more expensive than average meal choices, it is worth it ($11 - $30). Leonardo’s (706 West University Avenue): This Italian specialty is less expensive and serves pizza along with other Italian cuisines ($10 - $15). The Peach Valley Cafe, 3275 SW 34th St: This cafe is highly recommended and serves only breakfast and lunch ($4 - 8). Things To Do: The Reitz Union (1080 SW. 11th St.): This is a major hangout for studying or grabbing something to eat. The Reitz Union contains several restaurants including Tijuana Flats, Pita Pit and Jimmy Johns Gourmet Sandwiches, a bookstore and a Starbucks. The Words From the Wise: “If you are a freshman, go to campus before the first day of classes so you don’t get lost or show up late to your classes,” sophomore Moises Diffo said.
University of South Florida The Basics: Opened in 1960, USF now teaches 47,000 students and is recognized as one of the top 100 public research universities. The Dorms: The campus assigns four students per suite which have individual bedrooms and a shared kitchen. The cost of the four suite room is $3,785 per semester, per student. The Nightlife: Empire Night Club (1902 7th Ave., 33605): Open from Wednesday to Saturday nights, is a two-floor, crowded nightclub and bar that plays hiphop music. The cover charge is $5. Restaurants: Taco Bus (913 E. Hillsborough Ave, 33604): Serving food 24/7, the Taco Bus provides authentic Mexican food. From vegetarian rice, bean and vegetable burritos and tacos to meaty quesadillas, fish tacos and barbacoas, a style of barbeque authentic to ancient Mexican recipes, the Taco Bus menu caters to guests with a wide variety of diets. ($5 - $8) CBD’s Southside Italian Restaurant and Bar (3671 S. Westshore Blvd., 33629): This area favorite serves classic Italian, from pizza to pasta ($25 - $30). Things To Do: Open only to USF students and staff, the Riverfront Park is a popular hangout on campus that offers free kayaking and canoeing. The Words From the Wise: “I would encourage living in dorms the first year. It’s the best way to meet people, and you have class with a lot of the same people in your [dorm area], so it’s easy to form study groups or find people to hang out with. There is always someone awake which makes it so convenient to meet friends,” USF sophomore Madison Smith said.
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perfectly preserved nature and wildlife. Living in Jacksonville means one can experience the city as well as the rugged environment. The Dorms: Prices for dorms can vary from $1,500$4,600 per semester. There are various floor plan styles available for students, including private apartments, doubles and even six bedroom residencies. The Nightlife: Plush (845 University Blvd): is located next to the campus and hosts events for artists such as Diddy Dirty Money. Metro (2929 Plum St.): A 15 minute drive away from campus where one can enjoy fun and partying. Restaurants: Sushi House 2 (201 SE 2nd Ave): Serves traditional sushi and Japanese dishes ($10 - $15). Things To Do: On campus lazy river: The “Osprey Fountain” residence comes adorned with a lazy river solely for students to relax and wash away all college stress. The Osprey Cafe: Dine on campus at this buffet style restaurant which is popular with students who have meal plans. The Words From the Wise: “Join a student organization that gets priority registration [for classes], like Student Government or Presidential Envoys,” UNF senior Chris Warren said.
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University of Central Florida The Basics: UCF recently gained the interest of USA Today when it ranked as one of the top 50 public colleges in the United States. The Dorms: The Apollo Community is equipped so that each room can house four people. It costs $2,420-$2,755 per semester and includes three bedrooms and a shared bathroom and kitchen. The Nightlife: The Ikiwi Yogurt Bar (4250 Alafaya Trl. Oviedo, 32765): A new addition that can satisfy one’s sweet tooth. The Liquid Cellar Bar and Bistro (12233 University Blvd. Orlando, 32817): This social gathering offers more than just drinks and food, it also is home to performances by local artists. Restaurants: Lazy Moon Pizza (12269 University Boulevard. Orlando, 32817): Close to campus and known for their massive slices of pizza and student-friendly atmosphere ($5 - $10). Mama Millie’s (12273 University Blvd. Orlando, 32817): Offers traditional Caribbean food and its location makes it a popular place for students ($5 - $10). Things To Do: Lake Claire Recreational Area (Gemini Blvd., Orlando, 32826): A fun, free, on campus feature that provides canoes, kayaks, paddleboats and swimming for students to do in their free time. The Words From the Wise: “It’s important to focus on schoolwork, but UCF offers a lot of young, modern activities that kept me entertained as a student. Find a balance between school and fun, and UCF becomes a wonderful school for anyone,” Henrik Allanson, University of Central Florida graduate, said.
Florida Atlantic University The Basics: Located near both the Palm Beach and Miami, FAU offers a vast variety of on and off campus excitement. The Dorms: Gladdes Park Towers is the dormitory hall offered to incoming freshmen. The building boasts both single and double rooms ($2850 - $3712 per semester). The Nightlife: Funky Buddah Lounge (2621 N. Federal Hwy.): This casual bar located less than 10 minutes from the university provides a cozy atmosphere for students to unwind after a hard day of classes. Restaurants: Tomasso’s (1229 W. Palmetto Park Rd.): An Italian restaurant that has traditional Italian dishes including pizza, pasta and calzones. One may choose to dine in or have the food delivered to a dorm ($15 $25). Things to Do: Cinemark Palace 20 (3200 Airport Rd.): Located across the street from FAU, this movie theater features current and retrospective films ($10). Red Reef Park (1400 N Ocean Blvd.): A maintained beach front that provides snorkeling and an Environmental Information Center ($10). The Words From the Wise: “Don’t skip class to go to the beach because it’s so close,” freshman Lindsey Cooper said. “It will be there when your class is over.”
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senior brags and Scroll (11, 12); The Haven (CoPresident 11, Co-President 12); Water Polo (12); Winter Guard (11) MAX PRELUDES After high school plans: Attending Valencia Community College and then attending University of Central Florida Planned major: Business In 10 years: Making good money Activities: Basketball (9, 10, 11, 12); Football (10) ANTHONY THOMAS RAY After high school plans: Attending Valencia Community College and then attending Flagler College Planned major: Graphic Design In 10 years: Doing what I love and getting paid for it TYLER REINHARDT After high school plans: Attending University of Florida Planned major: Civil Engineering In 10 years: Doing something good for this world Activities: NHS (11, 12); Spanish Honor Society (11); Varsity Tennis (9, 10, 11) DANIELLE BIANCA ELLEN REYES After high school plans: Attending University of Central Florida In 10 years: Working in Child Psychology Activities: SGA (9, 10, 11, 12) JOSHUA REYES After high school plans: Attending Valencia Community College Planned major: Sonography/ Nursing In 10 years: Being a diagnostic abdominal sonographer AUSTIN MARC DAVID REXROAD After high school plans: Joining the military In 10 years: Being in the military Activities: JV Baseball (9); Varsity Baseball (10) ERYN ELIZABETH RICONDA After high school plans: Attending Florida State University Planned major: Psychology In 10 years: Starting my own law firm Activities: BBC (12); FCA (9, 10); Freshman Class Council; History Club (9); SAFE
You Said Who was your most memorable teacher? Ms. Alami. She always knows how to put a smile on my face, and she always keeps me on track with all of my school dues. - hilary vega
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In 10 years: Being a patent attorney ALEXA ROSSI After high school plans: Six month mission trip to Zambia and then attending University of Florida In 10 years: Married and starting a family Activities: FCA (9, Board Member 10, Publicity Chair 11, Captain 12); Freshman Volleyball; JV Volleyball (10); Math Club (10, 11, 12); Mu Alpha Theta (11, 12); NHS (11, 12); Senior Class Secretary; Spanish Club (9, 10); Spanish Honor Society (10, 11, 12); The Haven (Vice President 11, Vice President 12); Varsity Water Polo (9, 10, 11, 12)
You Said What was your fondest memory throughout high school? The 2007 Boone vs. Edgewater game when we won back the barrel, and the audience rushed the field. - jacob smith
ANAIS SANCHEZ After high school plans: Attending Florida State University Planned major: Nutrition Activities: History (Historian 9, 10); Love Letters (10); Spanish Club (10, 11, 12); Spanish Honor Society (10, 11, Vice President 12)
Ambassador (11, 12); Spanish Club (9, 10); Spanish Honor Society (11, 12); Varsity Cross Country (9, 10, Captain 11, Captain 12); Varsity Track (9, 10, 11) SAVANNAH RIGBY After high school plans: Attending Auburn University Planned major: History In 10 years: Being a junior lawyer at a law firm and married Activities: Environmental Club (9); Political Club (9); Law Honor Society (12); Social Justice Club (11) JACOB TYLER RINEY After high school plans: Attending University of Central Florida Planned major: Architecture In 10 years: Designing houses ANTHONY J. RIVERA After high school plans: Attending Valencia Community College Planned major: Automotive In 10 years: Working and having a house with my family HARRISON RIVERA After high school plans: Attending University of South Florida Planned major: Sports Management In 10 years: Being with a sports team ANGEL RODRIGUEZ After high school plans: Attending University of Central Florida Planned major: Computer Science In 10 years: Something pleasant and productive Activities: Art Club (12); Environmental (11); Web Technology Club (9, 10); JEANETIS RODRIGUEZ After high school plans: Attending Rochester Institute of Technology Planned major: Veterinary Medicine In 10 years: Having a job and helping my parents
DAVID ROSADO After high school plans: Attending Valencia Community College Planned major: Computer Engineering
CHEYENNE CASSIDY SANGREY After high school plans: Attending Valencia Community College Planned major: Liberal Arts In 10 years: Attending/Instructing at Oxford Activities: Band (9, 10, 11, Librarian 12); Chorus (10, 11, Librarian/ Rehearsal Manager 12); Drama (9) CARLOS MANUEL SANTIAGO After high school plans: Attending University of Central Florida Planned major: Acting In 10 years: Acting in films Activities: Drama (9, 10, Officer 11, Officer 12); Environmental Club (Historian 12); Spanish Club (10, 11); Thespian Society (10, 11, 12) MACKENZIE RENEE SEXTON After high school plans: Attending Florida State University In 10 years: In dental school finishing my residency Activities: Baking Braves (12); Bravettes (10, 11) Freshman Class Council; Junior Class Council; Latin Club (9, 10); Latin Honor Society (10, 11, 12); Math Club (9, 10, 11, 12); NHS (11, 12); SGA (9, 10, District 3 Secretary 11, 12); Senior Class Council; Sophomore Class Council CARLOS EDWARD SHOOK After high school plans: Attending Valencia Community College Planned major: Accounting In 10 years: Being a CFO BRENDAN JEFFREY SHUTTS After high school plans: Attending University of North Florida Planned major: International Business In 10 years: Having a rug rat of my own Activities: FCA (9, 10, 12); Football (9, 10, 11, 12); Lacrosse (9, 10, 11); Math Club (9, 10) DANIEL SIDERS After high school plans: Attending United States Coast Guard Academy Planned major: Engineering Activities: Boys State (11); Engineering Club (President 12); JV Soccer (9, 10); Math Club
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(10, 11, 12); Mu Alpha Theta (11, 12); NHS (11, 12); Varsity Soccer (11, 12) THENMY SIMON After high school plans: Attending Valencia Community College and then attending University of Central Florida Planned major: Nursing In 10 years: Going to school to become a heart surgeon Activities: Chorus (11); French Club (12) JACOB SMITH After high school plans: Attending Valencia Community College and then attending University of Central Florida Planned major: History In 10 years: I hope to be doing a task that I enjoy Activities: Band (9, 10, 11, 12); BBC (12)
You Said What are your words of advice to underclassmen? Don’t fall behind. Being foolish is unacceptable. Lazy, slacking students better get on it. - cierra tatum TAJA SNELL After high school plans: Attending University of Georgia Planned major: Psychology In 10 years: Healing minds Activities: FCA (Board Member 12); Step Team (12) KARL SOLIVEN After high school plans: Attending University of Central Florida Planned major: Pre-Med In 10 years: Almost done becoming a doctor Activities: Environmental Club (12); Key Club (12); HOSA (11, 12); Spanish Club (9) JARAMEY STARLING After high school plans: Attending Jacksonville University Planned major: Mechanical Engineering In 10 years: Working at a job making a lot of money Activities: Freshman Basketball; Freshman Football; History Club (9, 10); JV Basketball (10); JV Football (10); Math Club (11, 12); NHS (11, 12); Social Justice Club (9, 10, 11); Spanish Honor Society (11, 12); Spanish Honor Society (12) MEGAN STUART After high school plans: Attending Valencia Community College Planned major: Nursing In 10 years: Singing and being a registered
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You Said What are your words of advice to underclassmen? The years go by faster than you think, so don’t get too comfortable. - mary wright worker nurse Activities: Chorus (11); JV Softball (9); Varsity Softball (10, 11) ALEXANDRA SWARTWOOD After high school plans: Attending University of Florida Planned major: Engineering/Pre-Med In 10 years: Married and successful Activities: Bravettes (9, 10, Co-Captain 11, Captain 12); Freshman Class Council; Math Club (11, 12); Mu Alpha Theta (11, 12); NHS (11, 12); Spanish Club (11) STEPHANIE TACHON After high school plans: Attending University of Florida Planned major: Pre-Med In 10 years: Working as a doctor Activities: Bravettes (10, 11, Co-Captain 12); Engineering Club (Treasurer 12); French Honor Society (10, Secretary 11, 12); Math Center (10, 11, 12); Math Club (9, 10, Officer 11, Treasurer 12); Mu Alpha Theta (11, 12); NHS (11, 12) CIERRA TATUM After high school plans: Attending Valencia Community College In 10 years: Working as a dental hygienist GEORGE MACPHERSON TERRY After high school plans: Attending University of Central Florida and then attending Burnett Honors College Planned major: Digital Media In 10 years: Animation and programing for a well known game design company Activities: Art Club (Vice President 11, Vice President 12); Freshman Football; JV Football (10); NHS (11, 12); Web Tech Club (11, 12) MARCUS ALEXANDER THOMAS After high school plans: Attending Valencia Community College and then attending the Fire Academy Planned major: Business In 10 years: Becoming a firefighter Activities: Freshman Football; Varsity Football (10, 11, 12)
SOMER SANTOS TORRES After high school plans: Joining the military Planned major: Engineering In 10 years: Selling my own cars around the globe Activities: NJROTC (11, 12) JONATHAN VALENTIN After high school plans: Attending Valencia Community College MAGLENNY VALENTIN After high school plans: Attending Valencia Community College Planned major: Social Work In 10 years: Working as a social
HILARY VEGA After high school plans: Attending Valencia Community College Planned major: Nursing In 10 years: Being a nurse CLAYTON JOSEPH WALKER After high school plans: Attending University of Central Florida and then attending Burnett Honors College Planned major: Engineering/Mathematics In 10 years: Revolutionizing the world in a positive way Activities: Engineering Club (12); JV Volleyball (Captain 9); NHS (11, 12); Project X (10, 11, 12); The Haven (11); Varsity Volleyball (10, 11, Captain 12); Writing Center (10, 11, 12) ALEXANDER WALSH After high school plans: Attending University of Florida Planned major: Business Administration In 10 years: Working as a civil attorney Activities: Band (9, Section Leader 10, Section Leader 11, Captain 12); Engineering Club (12); Law Honor Society (12); Math Club (11, 12); Mu Alpha Theta (11, 12); NHS (11, 12); Robotics Club (12); Tri-M (11, 12)
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1. SING OUT. At the microphone, junior Tayler Buono sings “What Life’s About”, a song she wrote in honor of Laura Grant and Eddie Culberhouse, and dedicated to Elizabeth Harrison and Alisa Pelot. “I was really glad I got to sing that song to [the seniors] before they left because it meant a lot to me and to them [considering the loss the school has gone through],” Buono said. Buono was one of three acts at prom. 2. RAISE THE ROOF. On the dance floor, junior Veronica Kelly dances to a pop song with friend Arthur Ugalde. “I didn’t expect to have such a good time because I was forced to go to prom by one of my friends,” Kelly said. Kelly was especially impressed with the overall atmosphere of the hotel and enjoyed dancing with her friends. 3. SMILE FOR THE CAMERA. Before the dance, senior Sang Dang takes a picture with a group of his friends. “[Prom] was great because we danced and just had fun without any drama,” Dang said. Dang felt the quality of the DJ and the songs played made prom unique.
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Story By ANNA MARIE BORIA Photos By SARA CASLER Blue and red lasers blazed through the fog spelling “Boone High School” in the back of the grand ballroom. After hours of preparation, students gathered to join together and experience one of the most memorable nights of high school. Prom 2011, “Fire and Ice”, was held at the Hilton Hotel on Hotel Plaza Boulevard, April 30. 662 students filled the ballroom containing fire and ice decor. Tickets were $70 for seniors, $80 for juniors and $90 for all other guests attending. “The theme ‘Fire and Ice’ came from our first meeting. It was chosen because it was two themes in one and it gave us more room to be creative,” Junior Class president Elizabeth McEwan said. The night included dancing and three student performances for entertainment, in addition to the annual senior video. Senior Kyle Parker Prosky, “K.P.P.”, rapped as students enjoyed an elegant dinner. Singer junior Tayler Buono, as well as senior Christian Maldonado with senior Yashira Lopez, “C Y We Live”, performed later in the evening. “[Prom] went above and beyond my expectations. It felt like I was treated so nicely. Everyone was polite, and it was so different from homecoming; it was just put together so well,” Buono said.
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FIST PUMP. Seniors Kenneth Rolden from Cyprus Creek and Melina Countryman dance. “I liked how everyone was having a genuinely good time. It was great to see everyone’s crazy dance moves,” Countryman said. She felt the event was held at a nice place and liked how it ran very smoothly.
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6. TRADITION PASSES ON. Nicholas Hall passes the senior drum to Junior Class vice president Yesenia Vazquez as the annual senior poem is being read. The senior drum symbolizes the passing on of authority to the future senior class. “It was my first prom and it was unforgettable for me, especially since the junior class organized it and everything went on schedule,” Vazquez said. She felt the lasers, songs and effects the DJ added made the night one to remember. 7. DANCE OFF. Senior Christian Maldonado shows off his dancing abilities while performing at prom as half of the duo known as “C Y We Live.” “It was awesome performing so close to the audience, they kept giving me more energy during the performance,” Maldonado said. Maldonado enjoyed dancing with friends and watching the senior video. 8. HANDS IN THE AIR. At the request of the DJ, senior Nicole Baird raises her hand while dancing in support of the senior class. “I had expected prom to be small and cramped, but it was a lot bigger and much more extravagant [than I expected],” Baird said. Baird’s favorite part of prom was getting to see everyone dressed up and seeing who took whom to prom.
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9. DANCE. Assistant Principal Carlota Iglesias dances with senior Yearlord Jean Paul to a Latin inspired song. “I love to see [all the students] come nicely dressed. They don’t look like children; they look like young adults,” Iglesias said. She loved the spacious ballroom. 10. RAP OUT. Senior Kyle Parker Prosky raps “My Motivation” during his dinner performance. “I liked rapping at prom and bringing in that extra spark to the party,” Parker Prosky said. Parker Prosky’s favorite part of the night was performing at prom.
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senior brags In 10 years: Having a family and owning a business Activities: Boone Dance Crew (10, 11, 12)
JOHN ISAAC WARD III After high school plans: Attending Valencia Community College Planned major: Fire Science In 10 years: Be a firefighter Activities: JV Soccer (10, 11); Varsity Swimming (9, 10, 11, 12)
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JONATHAN SPENCER WARREN After high school plans: Attending University of Notre Dame Planned major: Business/Journalism Activities: Cross Country (9, 10, 11, 12); FCA (9, Board Member 10, Board Member 11); Mu Alpha Theta (11, 12); NHS (11, 12); Newspaper (10, Copy Editor 11, Editor -in-Chief 12); SAFE Ambassador (10, 11, 12); Spanish Honor Society (11, 12); The Haven (Treasurer 11, Treasurer 12); Track (9) NICHOLAS CAMRON WHITE After high school plans: Attending Florida State University or attending University of North Florida Planned major: Business/ Criminology In 10 years: Making millions and millions of dollars Activities: BBC (11, 12); JV Swimming (9); Varsity Swimming (10, 11, Captain 12); Varsity Water Polo (9, 10, 11, Captain 12) TYESHA WHITE After high school plans: Attending Florida State University Planned major: Nursing In 10 years: Running in the Olympics Activities: Freshman Basketball Captain; Step Team (11, 12); Varsity Basketball (10, 11); Varsity Track (9, 10, 11, 12)
What was your most memorable class? My English classes with Ms. Nicoll and Ms. Hilley. It was four years of intriguing and educational class discussions. - katie zarama ELIZABETH WIELAND After high school plans: Attending University of Central Florida Planned major: Business In 10 years: Being in law school and then becoming a corporate attorney Activities: Social Justice Club (11); Varsity Swimming (9, 10, 11, Captain 12); Varsity Water Polo (9, 10, 11, Captain 12) MARIAH WILLIAMS After high school plans: Attending Valencia Community College and then attending University of Central Florida Planned major: Business
TARA ELAINE WINN After high school plans: Attending Florida State University Planned major: Psychology In 10 years: Living somewhere up north Activities: Best Buddies (11, Secretary 12); Law Honor Society (12); NHS (11, 12); Social Justice Club (11) LAUREN ASHLEIGH WOOD After high school plans: Attending Guilford College Planned major: Forensic Biology In 10 years: Engaged or married to an amazing guy Activities: Chorus (9, 10, 11, Librarian 12); German Club (Historian 10); Math Club (10, 11); Mu Alpha Theta (11, 12); Social Justice Club (11, President 12); Track (10); Varsity Swimming (9, 10, 11, 12); Writing Center (11, 12) MARY CRISTINA WRIGHT After high school plans: Attending American University Planned major: International Studies In 10 years: Living in a far away island, sipping margaritas Activities: Crew (Coxswain 10); NHS (11, 12); Spanish Club (10, 11, President 12); Spanish Honor Society (11, 12); Swimming (10) EVAN YAROS After high school plans: Attending Valencia Community College
Planned major: Homeland Security In 10 years: Finished with school and having a job in homeland security Activities: Cross Country (10, 11, 12); Freshman Class Council; Junior Class Council; Mascot (12); NHS (12); Senior Class Council; Sophomore Class Council; Track (11, 12) KATIE ZARAMA After high school plans: Attending University of Alabama Planned major: Music In 10 years: Composing/teaching music and editing/ writing books Activities: Band (9, 10, 11); Green Up Boone (11); NHS (11, 12); Project X (12); Tri-M (10, 11, 12); Writing Center (11) ZENAJDA ZEC After high school plans: Attending Valencia Community College Planned major: Dental Hygiene In 10 years: Graduated from college, working, joining the Peace Corps, getting married and having kids.
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Experiences shape college outlook ACTIVITIES ALL SHOULD TRY BEFORE GRADUATING By TYLER PATRICK When the time comes for high school to end, people move on to bigger and better things through education in college. However, before becoming a college graduate one should consider trying these activities as a way to feel accomplished before heading off into the work force. 1. Visit England: As cliche as it sounds, traveling is one of the most eye-opening things an individual can do. It not only teaches one about a different culture, but shows what else the world has to offer through food, people and architecture. England is a great place for travelers to start because its people speak English, which allows for easy communication between the two parties. England is home to fascinating landmarks such as the London Eye and Buckingham Palace, home to British royalty Queen Elizabeth II and her family. England also presents a variety of foods to its visitors including Blood Pudding, Bangers and Mash (Sausage and Mashed Potatoes) and Fish n’ Chips. All these assets contribute to the reason England is a fantastic stop before getting one’s college degree. 2. Go Cage Diving with Sharks: After the release of the movie Jaws in 1975, the fear of sharks sky rocketed for people of all ages. One should realize however, that a fear of sharks
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is irrational as long as the proper precautions are taken. Taking a risk such as diving into an ocean surrounded by sharks can be both exhilarating and awe-inspiring. It allows the diver to get up close and personal with one of the ocean’s most misjudged creatures in a safe atmosphere. Information on prices and locations for cage diving with sharks can be found at www.greatwhiteadventures.com. 3. Take a Road Trip from Florida to California: As presented in several m o v i e s ranging from Road Trip to Crossroads, traveling from one end of the country to the next with nothing but friends, a suitcase and a car full of gas is an adventure worth every mile. Witnessing the various aspects of America through up close encounters shows the country’s diversity in different climates, landscapes and populations. Traveling like this will both create and test friendships as well as introduce America in a whole new light. 4. Film a Horror Movie with Friends: Every
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October there is horror in the air as Halloween creeps around the corner. Children, teenagers and adults often find themselves watching some of the greatest horror films ever made including Scream, I Know What You Did Last Summer, Nightmare on Elm Street, F r i d a y the 13th and Halloween. As a way to connect with friends and add humor to the scary holiday, film a horror movie with one’s own friends. Call the shots and choose who dies where and how, who lives and who the killer is. Make it as gory as possible and add cheesy comedy into it. Then when the filming is complete, show off the masterpiece to family, friends and whoever else wants to watch. There is no better way to make yourself famous than to put yourself on camera and show off hidden talents, even if they are one’s ability to scream.
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Majors influence graduating class By AMANDA FLEMINGER After the graduating class of 2011 walks across the stage on June 3, students will each go their separate ways and on a journey to discover their future careers. A recent issue of The New York Times, featured the top 10 majors for 2018. Starting with number one, the list is as follows: biomedical engineering, network systems and data communications analyst, home health aide, personal and home care aide, financial examiner,
medical scientist, physician assistant, skin care specialist, biochemist and biophysicist and athletic trainer. According to the University of Missouri St. Louis, between 30 and 40 percent of incoming freshman college students declare an “undecided” major. Considering a field in “The Top 10 List” would be an ideal way to keep from being undecided. Below, are 10 prospective majors in which 10 graduating seniors are interested.
Social Work
Radio/Television
Why this major: “It is really hands on, [and] I get to see things people are not knowledgeable about. I am able to tell a story and meet new people,” senior Charles Babir said. Possible careers: Radio broadcast technician, television camera operator, recording engineer Average starting salary: $43,000 in 2011
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Charles Babir
Microbiology
Civil and Environmental Engineer
Why this major: “I am looking into [a major in microbiology and] a career in medicine because I have always wanted to be a doctor and help other people,” senior Emily Herrington said. Possible careers: Lab technician, clinical microbiologist, research technician, teacher, clinical trials manager Average Starting Salary: $38,000 in 2010
Emily Herrington
Matthew Love
Accounting
Alyssa Caffrey
Why this major: “It is something I feel passionate about, and I feel I can use that to help other people and I can also make an impact,” senior Matthew Love said. Possible careers: Agricultural and food scientists, biological scientists, drafters, sales engineers, science technicians, engineering technicians, computer scientists, environmental scientists and specialists Average starting salary: $50,000 in 2011
Pre-Med
Why this major: “It’s [always] needed; you basically handle all the finance [of a business]. You make a lot of money, and I like math,” senior Alyssa Caffrey said. Possible careers: Public or certified public accountant, private or industry accountant, professor or teacher, CPA for Federal Bureau of Investigation Average starting salary: $53,000 in 2011
Why this major: “[It’ll help prepare me because] I want to be a trauma surgeon in the future,” senior Tahlia Dawson said. Possible careers: Audiologist, clinical specialist, nurse practitioner, patient advocate, physician, physical therapist, pharmacy technician, radiation technician, surgeon, public health specialist Average starting salary: $105,000 in 2011
Tahlia Dawson
Cinema Studies
Criminal Justice
Why this major: “I am really interested in film and movies and I really want to work with film, whether it be editing or producing it,” senior Alexandra Beavers said. Possible careers: Director, critic, film distributor, film editor, producer, publicist, screenwriter, story editor, studio merchandising, theater manager Average starting salary: $34,000 in 2011
Alexandra Beavers
Why this major: “It’s going to help me in my career as a Marine Officer, and if I don’t go into the Marines, it’ll help me become a SWAT [officer],” senior Jesus Colon Nazario said. Possible careers: Police officer, park ranger, detective, county sheriff/ deputy sheriff, state trooper/highway patrol officer, animal cruelty investigator, FBI special agent, CIA agent Jesus Colon Nazario Average starting salary: $47,000 in 2011
Architecture
Music Performance
Samuel Graham
Why this major: “I want to help people with their problems, and give them the opportunity to be successful. I want to work with the children and family department because there are a lot of children who need the help,” senior Maglenny Valentin said. Possible careers: Child and public welfare, school social work, health care, developmental disabilities, mental health/clinical social work Average starting salary: $43,000 in 2011
Why this major: “It’s what I want to do in my life; I want to perform in front of an audience. It’s what I love to do, [and] it’s the only thing I am good at,” senior Samuel Graham said. Possible careers: Orchestra performer, band performer, opera singer, studio musician, music teacher, musical theater performer, director or conductor Average starting salary: $39,000 in 2011
Why this major: “Most of my family is involved in [architecture], and so I have a family background [in it]. I also like designing houses, buildings and new things,” senior Daniel Martinez said. Possible careers: Architect, contracting, public administration, real estate development, industrial and space design Average starting salary: $64,000 in 2011 Daniel Martinez Average Salary according to www.studentsreview.com
Information about growing job fields and majors.
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Seniors earn scholarships See the list below of who is receiving scholarships, from who and how much they’ll receive. *Items confirmed as of May 10 STUDENT
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Alex Acosta NROTC Scholarship 180,000 Lauren Agosto Bridges 5,500 CROP 18,072 Emma Allen Law Magnet Scholarship 400 Caleb Amy Provost Scholarship (UCF) 20,000 InVEST 500 Academic Presidential Scholarship 59,632 Burger King Scholarship 1,000 Finance Magnet Scholarship 600 Charles Babir Comcast Leaders and Achievers 1,000 Hester Scholarship 385 Alicia Berlin Presidental Scholarship (Rollins) 72,000 Pegasus Silver Scholarship (UCF) 9,000 Brittany Besuden Bridges to Success 5,500 Caley Brock President’s (University of Waterloo) 8,000 Cinzia Calabretta Swimming/Diving Scholarship 68,000 Brandel Presidential Scholar Award 34,400 Wesley Caplan Central Flor. Academy of Finance 500 InVEST Scholarship 500 Fuller Scholarship 1000 Michelle Cardenas InVEST Scholarship 500 University Scholarship (Miami) 96,000 Pegasus Scholarship (UCF) 12,000 University Freshman Scholarship (FSU) 9,600 Finance Magnet Scholarships 600 Giancarlo Cento Bridges to Success 5,500 Kaitlin Cheatham Class of ‘63 Make a Difference 500 Anderson and Moopen 1,000 Fuller Scholarship 1,000 Cramsci Choute Sorosis 1,000 Hankins-Johnson Scholarship 1,000 Jesse Collins Volleyball Scholarship 29,940 Melina Countryman Bridges to Success 5,500 Carmela Crutcher UCF Provost 12,000 InVEST 500 Academy of Finance 500 Sarah Daly Academic Heritage Scholar 59,632 Pegasus 12,000 University Freshman Scholarship (FSU) 9,600 Taylor Davis InVEST Scholarship 250 Charles Schwab 500 Brody Dawkins Retired Educators Foundation 2,000 UNCF Student Athlete Book Scholarship 500 Presidential Scholarship (Auburn) 60,000 Provost Scholarship (UCF) 20,000 University Scholarship (Clemson) 60,000 Jaleeca Dawkins Kevin Ferrell Memorial Scholarship 500 Lucielle Delvalle Class of ‘63 - Spirit Award 500 CROP Scholarship (UCF) 18,072 Robin Dickerson, Jr. Howard Fenner 500 Taylor Dudley Provost (UCF) 20,000 LEAD (UCF) 1,600 InVEST 1,000 Hugh Hattabaugh 1,000 Finance Magnet Scholarships 600 Shiyana Farrelly Pegasus(UCF) 10,000 CROP (UCF) 18,072 Dean’s Scholarship (University of Tampa) 28,000 Kristen Faust Volleyball Scholarship 143,328 Valentina Fevrier Arthur “Pappy” Kennedy Scholarship 1,000 Maria Figerado Embry Riddle Scholarship 12,000 Women of Excellence 16,000 Academic Scholarship (Jacksonville Univ.) 44,000 Amanda Fleminger Earnest/Ruth Hawk Scholarship 2,000 Nidia Germain Bridges to Success 5,500 Carisa Gidel Anderson and Moopen 1,000 Matthew Gies Always Wear your Seatbelt 1,000 Taylor Golat Charles Schwab 500 Blake Guion VICA 32,000
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Rachel Gurrelus Valencia College 5,500 Tana Hasnberr Donald Cram Scholarship 20,000 F.I.T. Scholarship 40,000 Adelia Henderson Bridges to Success 5,500 Blake Herrington Mary Ellen Upperco Memorial Scholarship 2,500 Emily Herrington Pegasus 6,000 John Logan Hines Track and Field Scholarship 4,000 Howard Fenner 400 Anna Hofer Presidental (Warner University) 36,000 Toccoa Falls Scholarship 28,000 Christopher Hollingshead Merit Scholarship 52,800 Tisha James CROP Scholarship (UCF) 18,072 Colleen Jewell Pegasus Silver (UCF) 9,000 Sorosis 1,000 Walker Jordan Alumi Auburn University 1,500 NAF 500 Caitlin Killgore Clemson 36,000 Pegasus 12,000 Freshman Scholarship (FSU) 9,600 Max Lang Football scholarship 100,000 Football scholarship (all other colleges) 1,640,000 Camille Layton Howard Fenner 975 Criminal Justice Magnet 800 Alexis Lemay USF Academic 8,000 Pegasus Award 9,000 Yashira Lopez Bridges 5,500 William MacKenzie Athletic Leadership Scholarship 40,000 William McClellan Merit Scholarship (F.I.T.) 50,000 Kaitlyn Mangold InVEST Scholarship 250 David Matteson Dean’s Scholarship (Rollins College) 100,000 Josilyn Markel 2+2 Scholarship 4,930 American Legion 100 Law Magnet 800 Samantha Marozzi AOF Central Florida Scholarship 500 InVEST Scholarship 500 Robert and Mildred Blount Presi.(Auburn) $20,000 Dickinson Scholarship 80,000 Joseph Martinson Football Scholarship 51,136 Matthew Melendez Pegasus Award 9,000 Alexandra Murray Academic/Athletic 21,000 Founders Scholarship 38,000 Hollins Recognition 64,000 Chestnut Hill Award 44,000 Annemarie Nemcik UCF Pegasus 9,000 Howard Fenner 600 Kathleen Nieves Bridges to Success 5,500 Emily Oswald 21st Century 8,000 Jordy Paguay Criminal Justice Magnet Scholarship 400 Kyla Peirce National Merit (UCF) 64,000 Sorosis 500 Serenela Pelier Sam Walton 3,000 Alisa Pelot Always Wear your seatbelt 1,000 Virginia Paige Pender Softball Scholarship 64,000 Natascha Perez-Rios Purdue Gen. Scholarship 20,200 Pegasus 9000 Jacob Pinder Football Scholarship 74,384 Amanda Ponce Faculty Scholarship (Stetson) 70,000 Academic Scholarship 44,000 Catherine Porter National Merit (U of Alabama) 138,000 National Merit (UF) 4000 National Merit (FSU) 62,400 National Merit (Tulane) 108,000 Class of 63 Make a Difference 1,000 Teanuna Powell Bridges to Success 5,500 Tyler Reinhardt Dickinson Scholarship 80,000 Natasha Rivera Bridges to Success 5,500 Caroline Rohe Presidential (UWF) 6,000 Tyler Roland Scholar and Honors 18,000 Academic Heritage 59,632
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Presidential (UNF) 10,000 Emely Toro Law Magnet Scholarship 600 FSU 10,000 Melissa Utley Pegasus 1,500 Alexa Rossi Acad of Information 500 Clayton Walker Pegasus 12,000 Academic Charter 20,000 Kaylesha Webster Bridges to Success 5,500 Freshman Scholarship (FSU) 9,600 Elizabeth Wieland Briggs Scholarship 1,000 Toccoa Falls 44,000 Kortnee Wigley Bridges to Success 5,500 Liberty University 42,000 Lauren Wood Presidential 80,000 Jonathan Rossi Chestnut Hill Scholarship 54,000 Mary Wright Fred. Douglass 80,000 Academic 52,000 Class of 63-Spirit 500 Presidential 40,000 Ray Frenier 750 Daniel Ruiz Mark Twain 16,000 Earl K Wood 100 Pegasus 6,000 Katie Zarama National Merit (Univ Alabama) 119,400 Anais Sanchez InVEST Scholarship 250 Presidents (GA Teach) 153,168 Carlos Santiago Always Wear your Seatbelt 1,000 National Hisp 120,000 Jean Carlos Santos Melendez Bridges to Success 5,500 McNair’s Sch 122,000 Daniel Siders Coast Guard Academy 380,000 Presidents (Ithaca) 142,000 Talissa Soto Fordham Loyola Scholarship 32,000 Alejandra Zuniga UCF CROP 18,072 USD Presidential 40,000 Presidential Scholarship (FIU) 20,000 Bright Futures Scholarships Presidential Scholarship (Univ. Tampa) 48,000 (2011 Spring Evaluation) as of 4/23/2011 Scholastic Excellence Scholarship 68,000 51 Florida Academic Scholarships: Alexandra Swartout Univ. Freshman Scholarship 9,600 Worth approx. $15,000 each over 4 years (total $765,000) Academic Charter Scholar 20,000 147 Florida Medallion Scholarships (75%): Jaramey Starling Criminal Justice Magnet Scholarship 600 Worth approx. $11,760 each over 4 years(total $1,728,720) Scholarship Jacksonville University 53,200 4 Florida Gold Seal Scholarships (75%): Professional Athletic Scholarship 2,500 Worth approx. $5,880 each over 2 years (total $23,520) Stephanie Tachon Howard Fenner 1,500 Total Bright Futures Award Amount for 4 Years - $1,828,740 Freshman Scholarship (FSU) 9,600 Pegasus 12,000 Jennifer Tang NAF 500 George Terry Pegasus 6,000 Service Scholar 9,600 Presidential Scholarship 56,000 Retired Teachers 2,000
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Upcoming Senior Events May 18
Senior Sidewalk
May 20
Senior Locker Clean Out
May 22
Baccalaureate 3 p.m.
May 23
Senior Exams 5, 6, 7
May 24
Senior Exams 3, 4
May 25
Senior Exams 1, 2
May 26
Assembly/Picnic 11:04 a.m.
May 31
Graduation Practice
June 3
Graduation!!! 8 p.m.
June 3
Project Grad Wet ‘n Wild (after graduation)
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superlatives
Seniors categorize classmates By KATIE EDWARDS With 43 students winning in the 21 different categories, seniors voted on how they felt their fellow classmates should be remembered. From Class Clowns to Most Unforgettable, students were awarded the superlative most fitting them. Take a look at the Class of 2011 as they experience their Oscar-winning moment. “[Winning Class Clown] was the most spectacular moment of my life. Finally, I got the respect I deserve,” senior Daniel Ruiz said.
MOST MUSICALLY TALENTED Emma Hunsicker and Thomas Boyd
MR. BHS AND MRS. BHS Clay Townsend and Sarah Daly
ACTIVE MOST ATTR l Alexander Hal an artwood d Alexandra Sw
AN GOOD SAMARIT Love ew th at M d an Kaitlin Cheatham
WORST CASE OF SENIORITIS Brendan Shutts and Caroline Harding
MOST UNFORGETTABLE Vincent Castro and dedicated to Laura Grant MOST LIKELY TO BRIGHTEN YOUR DAY Brett Harrison and Ally Hudson (not pictured) MOST NOTABLE LAUGH Charles Babir and Amanda Fleminger
MOST FASHIONABLE Savannah Hanson and Jonathon Rossi
BEST DRESSED AT PROM Stephanie Tachon and Justin Kane
ON TV TO BE SEEN MOSY LIKELY Jones e yl vers and K Alexandra Bea
MOST ARTISTIC Anthony Ray and Emily Oswald
CLASS CLOWN Daniel Ruiz and Kaitlyn Mangold FRIENDLIEST Walker Jordan and Alexandra Murray
RESIDENT LY TO BE P E IK L T S O Rossi M lan and Alexa Wesley Cap
MOST SPIRITED Evan Yaros and Mackenzie Sexton
BEST SMILE Logan Graves and Joshua Gentry
BEST TO BRING HOME TO MOM Andrew Hungerford and Anna Gentry
MOST SCHOLASTIC r Dudley Caleb Amy and Taylo
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CUTEST COUPLE d Brody Dawkins an zi oz ar M a th Saman
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