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By CONOR CURRY Effort. According to some of Bill Daniel’s past students, effort is how one succeeds in his class. However, unlike as in some difficult classes, Daniel’s students do not resent the workload or the teacher. “[As a teacher] he really brings out the best of you as a student. He helped me mature as a person and in my studies. I believe he’s a great person and teacher,” sophomore Rachel Goldenberg said. “[He] definitely [deserves this award], above any other teacher I’ve ever had. He really puts learning as his priority.” After being chosen as the school’s teacher of the year, Daniel learned he was one of five county finalists out of 199 high, middle and elementary school teachers. Some of Daniel’s responsibilities include coaching football’s defensive backs, overseeing the Academy of Finance’s magnet program, teaching four different courses, acting as a site supervisor for the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program and managing the Central Florida Educators Federal Credit Union campus branch. In the IRS VITA program, Daniel trains and supervises the student volunteers, serves as a liaison for the school with the IRS and oversees all E-file functions within the site to process each client’s return. According to Daniel, nothing he does as a teacher sets him apart from others in the county. He is often heard stating that he is not even the
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Smoking habits are prevalent on campus By ANNA MARIE BORIA Today, almost half a dozen different types of smoking are intertwined into the lives of almost 40 percent of the high school population, according to drugabuse.gov. Smoking is slowly evolving in different forms as the generations change. In 1970, the most popular type of smoking was cigarettes. Cigarettes and chewing tobacco are still high on the list of the most popular types of smoking, but new forms like hookah are being done by people on campus. The false knowledge of the new forms being less harmful than other types of smoking is why the new forms are rising in popularity. Smoking is proven to affect
performance in all types of fields of work including sports. Types of smoking including chewing tobacco are controversial within baseball teams because it negatively affects an athlete’s performance. It is seen in other sports such as golf, but is not as popular. The most trendy type of smoking among high school students is not legal in the United States. According to drugabbuse.gov, 36.5 percent of high school seniors smoke or have previously smoked marijuana in the last month. Young people are showing a decreased perception that this drug is harmful to them due to the rise of use of marijuana. This spread highlights four types of smoking high school students engage in and their affects in the campus environment.
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Society, technology affect academic dishonesty By BRIDGETTE NORRIS From the Harvard University cheating scandal to students at a high school in Long Island hiring impersonators to take the SAT in their place, speculators are blaming technology for the lack of academic integrity. “In the last ten years, technology has made it easier for students to cheat. It is easy for students to take short cuts through other sources,” English teacher Jennifer Hilley said. According to the International Center for Academic
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Integrity, statistics show in the last fifty years, cheating among high school students has increased. By simply typing a word or phrase in Google, a student has several websites at his disposal. Because of the volume of sources available, research can be completed quickly, with a touch of a keyboard. A student no longer needs to visit a library or use an encyclopedia to research and find information. However, students can take advantage of these available
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sources in a negative way. For example, students research online and copy the answers they find word for word. Students avoid reading novels; instead, they read summaries and analysises found online and use those as the basis for their work. Also, students use their smart phones to take pictures of assignments, quizzes or tests and send it to their friends
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The U.S. needs to re-enter the arena of the modern day space race as a sole competitor. Karina Flores, copy editor
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NASA loses ‘Space race’ lead Last month, a 10,000 ton, billionyear-old meteor, as if out of a sci-fi film, crashed in Russia causing thousands of injuries. This raises the question: What is “out there” and what is this nation doing to find out? The retirement of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s shuttle fleet raises concern about whether the United States is doing its part in space exploration. Sparked by Russia’s launch of Sputnik at the height of the Cold War, the U.S. established NASA in 1958 in hopes of being the leader in space exploration. Subsequently, the “space race” began between the United States, Russia and China. But within the last decade, it seems our involvement is declining. It is approximately 54 years later and the United States lost the urgency and drive it once had to be at the forefront of space travel; the “space race” is not over. The nation needs to put aside bureaucratic politics, remain on the global stage of space exploration and rally public interest to engage a new generation deeper into space. Endorsing American space exploration will advance technological developments, as it has done in decades past, benefitting the environment (obviously addressing global
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are calling prescription drug abuse an epidemic. That makes sense. After all, they are drugs. There is another epidemic in this country, but it doesn’t necessarily involve “drugs.” This issue the paper covers smoking marijuana, cigarettes and hookah and dipping tobacco, but these aren’t real drugs because cigarettes, hookah and dipping tobacco are legal for adults, and marijuana was legalized for recreation in Colorado and Oregon this past November, right? Wrong. According to drugabuse.gov, since 1991, the perceived risk in smoking marijuana has decreased 15 percent, but the smoking of marijuana has increased by the same amount for 12th graders. While marijuana does have small side effects compared to heavier drugs, it can cause short-term memory loss, possibly lung cancer, and it is psychologically addictive, according to webmd.com. One in 12 people feel withdrawal symptoms if they cannot get high when they want. If something alters one’s state of being and he can’t live without it, he is addicted. It is an unhealthy practice. Cigarette smoking, while legal nationwide, and not considered a “drug,” has far worse consequences than marijuana. There are over 600 ingredients in cigarettes which range from arsenic to formaldehyde. Essentially, smoking causes death. In the United States, 443,000 deaths are caused each year by cigarettes. That’s one in five. In 2009, 7.3 percent of high school students were frequent cigarette users, according the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Hookah, a middle eastern tradition, which involves smoking flavored tobacco through a tube, is considered more cultural than anything, and hookah bars seem to be trending, but it can also harm health. The flavor, smoothness of inhaling hookah smoke and social factors all mask the fact that hookah is tobacco. Since hookah is typically a social event, it’s possible that a hookah smoker inhales more smoke than a cigarette smoker because sessions last longer. Also in the tobacco family, smokeless tobacco was used by 8.9 percent of high schoolers in 2009, according to the CDC. While most harmful side effects of chewing tobacco are related to one’s pearly whites not staying so pearly, the most serious side effect of dipping is cancer. Thinking a substance isn’t as toxic because the word drug isn’t attributed to it is ridiculous. It does not matter if all of these products are considered “drugs” or not. They’re still harmful to the user’s health. For information on more health effects and quitting, go to www.quitnow.org
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warming), communications, defense, tourism, commercial entrepreneurship and education, which can all benefit the nation’s economy as a whole, while staying at the top of the game globally. Past developments include the telephone, the microwave, swimwear, UV coating and water filters. These innovations are common today, but would not have been possible without the research and initiative of NASA. Funding and resources are available, but are not sufficient. With an increase in resources coupled with increasingly sophisticated technology, the possibilities for what NASA can innovate now are endless, but cooperation and funds are crucial. Since its beginning, NASA has been subject to government pressures and political drama. With each presidential administration comes its own plans, recommendations and budget restraints for NASA’s goals. One long-term priority is to visit an asteroid by 2025. According to a report from the National Research Council, limited evidence shows consensus on the nation’s goals for space exploration, whether within NASA’s own work force, the nation as a whole, or internationally. Causes to this issue include congressional meddling, special interests and bureaucratic drama that inhibits NASA projects such as rocket construction and shuttle expeditions. The public has come to know NASA as an agency plagued with delays, cutbacks
hi-lightsnewspaper EDITORIAL BOARD Editor-In-Chief Lindsay Alexander Design Editor Anna Marie Boria Copy Editor Karina Flores Business Manager Lizzy Gordon Index Editor Delanee Bogan Webmaster Bridgette Norris Campus and Local Editor Thomas Egan Features Editor Lia Villar Sports Editor Chase Gardner Entertainment Editor Cooper Brock
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and, unfortunately, tragedy. NASA must rebuild its reputation independent from political pressures to ensure efficiency and the continuation of space voyages. At the beginning of his second term, President Barack Obama suggested a complete restructuring of the NASA program to reduce costs and improve efficiency. With this, other nations will want to partner with the U.S. to continue large-scale space expeditions, alongside Russia in the International Space Station program. Due to its lack of self-efficiency, NASA and the U.S. are now dependent on international partners, specifically Russia, and commercial, private sector companies to help accomplish their goals, including future transport of astronauts to the International Space Station. Although the addition of partners involve bigger budgets, it also involves more voices and directions that mislead NASA’s own goals, causing it to lose its footing as the nation’s prestigious space program. China and Russia have explicit, concrete exploration plans and committed budgets. For example, China has decreased their military spending to accomplish a steady pace with clear objectives and realistic goals such as launching its own lab and sending powerful manned spaceships. The U.S. needs to re-enter the arena of the modern-day space race as a competitor, while working with outside resources, to promote the nation’s trek to unravel its mysteries and improve future science and technology.
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Marijuana should become legal in the United States because of the benefits it can offer us as a nation
By COOPER BROCK While some may argue that it is a gateway drug, and is a harmful, and damaging substance, marijuana, if decriminalized, can be a lucrative and beneficial stimulant to the
nation. The public has a skewed and mistaken view of marijuana. Though associated with potheads and burnouts, the legalization of marijuana would offer Americans far more than continuing this expensive, government lead, war on weed ever could. In the United States and most of the rest of the world, it is illegal to possess, use, cultivate or distribute marijuana. According to the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws, the arrest of more than 750,000 Americans annually for marijuana-related reasons cost tax payers $10 billion every year. The government has much more pressing matters to deal with than arresting over half a million of its citizens for using one of the only drugs that is non-toxic and has never been found to cause an overdose, according to the World Health Organization. Legal for medical purposes in parts of South America and Europe, the medical uses for marijuana have been known and have been exercised from as early as 1,000 BC in Southeast Asia. Cannabis can provide pain relief to those suffering from muscle diseases, dementia, glaucoma and cancer. It is also a powerful appetite stimulant that can assist those suffering from HIV or AIDs, who have problems eating due to their disease, it relieves nausea and vomiting to those with stomach disorders. A 35 year study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences showed that marijuana caused no permanent brain damage or any negative affects to those who started smoking at the of 18. One only needs to be 18 to begin poisoning themselves with cigarettes, which draws into question why no American, of any age,, can enjoy a nontoxic alternative. 14 million Americans smoke
marijuana every year and is the third most popular recreational drug in America (behind alcohol and tobacco). It is non-toxic and cannot cause death by overdose. In contrast, over 50,000 people die each year from alcohol poisoning, and 400,000 deaths are attributed to tobacco. Marijuana can benefit the United States in infinitely more ways than it can hinder it. As a nation, Americans must get past their petty preconceived notions and look at the facts. The legalization of marijuana can benefit Americans economically, medically, and recreationally.
Government should ‘leaf’ laws alone
By SAM HOLLEMAN After hundreds and hundreds of years, one of the only things one can say without a doubt about our country is that America is exceedingly racist. Just when one thinks he or she is going to write a simple editorial focusing on the negative side of legalizing marijuana, more of America’s racist (all to recent) history pops up. Marijuana was around for thousands of years with no problem, but that is when good ol’ fashion racism comes into play. In the early 1900’s, we got into a few kerfuffles with the Mexican immigrants and when Americans noticed Mexicans were smoking marijuana, they did what kids did when their parents started wearing Silly Bandz: they band it. Although the history of banning marijuana may not be all peaches and crème, that doesn’t mean the laws no longer have any power behind them. The laws may have been past due to different intentions, but the mary-j should remain illegal. First of all,marijuana can cause mental and physical damage. When one smokes the green leaf of life, their memory, judgement and perception can be affected. Forget drunk driving, if one smokes pot and drives, one could crash their car and cost lives all because lighting up and getting some Doritos Locos Tacos seemed like a good idea at the time. On top of that, smoking marijuana affects one’s heart rate. Within minutes of smoking pot, the individual’s heart rate increases. It can increase between 20 and 50 beats. In
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some cases it could even double, which would cause a heart attack. And If that is not enough, here is the cherry on top of the ominous sundae: lung problems. Marijuana is smoked (incase that was not clear). The most popular way to ingest it is through smoking. Smoking means that they are inhaling smoke...which is really bad. Smoke in the airways can lead to chest colds, bronchitis, or worse. Furthermore, marijuana is addictive. People will say it’s not, but everything is addictive, marijuana being no exception. A woman in New Zealand died three years ago of a heart attack and now her family is suing Coca Cola because they believe (with good reason) her addiction to Coke (the delicious beverage. In this article, clarification is a necessity) . She drank over two gallons of the soft drink a day. Everything is addictive. For people who start smoking marijuana in their mid to late teens, 1 in 6 will become addicted. Having a dependency such as that can ruin one’s life. How can a person get a job when they are too busy trying to get weed wherever they can? How can a person start a family when they can’t stop smoking? How can a person catch up on Breaking Bad when they can’t break such a controlling habit? Moreover, there is no point in smoking marijuana. It doesn’t provide any serious health benefits and it doesn’t make you smarter than Jimmy Neutron. Bill Gates wasn’t stoned when he created the PC and Muhammad Ali wasn’t blazed when he became the boxing heavyweight champion of the world. Cancer patients use it to numb the pain of the chemotherapy they must receive to fight their illness, But there are many other options one can chose to assist in that fashion. The only thing marijuana does is causes one to relax. If one wants to become relaxed, go hug a puppy or drink Earl Grey tea. Bottom line: marijuana is not the answer. It doesn’t provide anything to people that other products (that are not illegal) cant. Marijuana must remain illegal in order to save lives. By legalizing marijuana, lives are being put. And for what? To have a few hours of relaxation calmness? The number of American lives that will be saved due to keeping this law may not save hundreds of millions of lives every year. But even if keeping the ban saves 10 American’s lives annually, then it should not legalize the drug. The lives are Americans should be taken priority over smoking marijuana and relaxing for a few hours. American lives are worth saving, no matter the quantity.
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I personally think the United States shouldn’t legalize marijuana for any reason other than for medicinal purposes. It should be legal for medicinal purposes because it would help alleviate pain and increase appetite for people with certain conditions/diseases. Other than that, I think it should remain illegal. Nothing positive comes from it. It alters one’s ability to think and impairs judgement. The
threat of addiction to the substance is also very real and in some cases leads to addiction.
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FCAT causes controversy
Kids These Days
Test continues to have mixed reviews
Sam Holleman, columnist
Austin Hall, columnist
Visine is on sale Austin Hall: I feel like we live in a world of royalty; a world full of princesses and princes that feel like they own the world. I have no idea where it comes from, but kids these days have a strange sense of entitlement. Sam Holleman: I think it’s the parents. They are so afraid of telling their children ‘no’ that these kids have developed this philosophy of always getting what they want. AH: I agree. I hear parents say things like ‘you’re spoiled to death!’ and I do not understand it. That parent worked his or her whole life to make more than enough money to support his or her family, so that they could provide their children with nice things, but they then turn around and buy their child everything they want. SH: Our parents worked their fart cannons off to get everything they have in their lives, and they don’t want their kids to have to do the same things they did, so they go to the extreme and hand everything to our generation on a silver platter with a cherry on top and maybe a side of mashed potatoes. Mashed potatoes and a dessert item with a cherry on the same shiny silver platter may seem like an odd combination, but my point is made nonetheless. AH: I do agree that it doesn’t sound very appetizing. It’s kind of counter-intuitive because the point of a cherry is to put on ice cream. Without the ice cream, it is just a plate with a cherry and some potatoes. If any of these kids wanted the ice cream and mashed potatoes, they could have it. Mommy and daddy would buy it for them in a heartbeat. SH: ‘No’ has become a forgotten word in the parent dictionary. And because of that, we have kids with an attitude of ‘give me things because I deserve them’ rather than ‘I will earn the things I want.’ AH: And the kids who say they deserve them are usually the last ones who do. The ones who seem to complain about how they do not get everything they ask for, are usually the kids who do not work for anything. They whine and complain and moan until their wishes are fulfilled by mommy and daddy. These are the kids who give us teenagers a bad name. I am not saying that I am perfect and that I do not ask for things that I want, but I like to think that I do not throw a fit. I ask for things within reason, or I just work my thunder buns off and I buy it with my own hard-earned money. Money that I earned with my blood, sweat and tears. But mostly tears...definitely a lot of tears. SH: Kids these days have never truly had to work for anything. Granted, they haven’t been around a very long time to work for stuff, but over the time they have been around, they merely ask for it. Instead of having to get a job to have spending money, kids just ask for it from their parent(s) or guardians. Everything is handed to them and because of that, they have learned nothing about working and paying for their efforts. AH: I get what you’re saying, but it seems to be a recurring pattern. I feel the same way about the whole “kids not working for anything and asking for everything” stuff, but I feel like it is not all their fault. The job market for the entire country has been very low for the past decade, so it is not entirely our generation’s fault for the unemployment. There are people who try to get a job but just can’t. The lucky few who do get a job should be appreciative of the opportunity to get that cash flow. SH: You would think the lack of prosperity in the job market would wake our generation up to the fact that we need to actually try in order to succeed, but here we are. AH: Our generation seems to be one that is allergic to work. Kind of like how we are allergic to healthy foods. It seems like everyone gets red, itchy eyes from the thought of work, but it is pollen season so who knows. I think Visine is on sale, so they can use that to help with their eyes.
By CIARA MCCOY With the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test approaching quickly, there are still numerous questions about the FCAT exam itself. FCAT began in 1998 and replaced the State Student Assessment Test (SSAT) and the High School Competency Test (HSCT). Freshmen and sophomores are currently the only grades that take the reading portion of the test. Sophomores also take a writing portion. There used to be math and science portions as well, but those have since been replaced with end of course exams. English II teacher Katherine Anderson believes FCAT may reflect a student’s test anxiety on that given day. Anderson believes students should be given more than one opportunity to prove themselves. “I believe that FCAT is a valid assessment of a student’s academic knowledge, but it should not be the sole determining factor of a students academic ability or a school’s,” Anderson said. Junior Trenton Haddock said he definitely dislikes the FCAT. “Not just one test can show [how good a student is at reading]. Numerous things can affect how good or bad you
do,” Haddock said. Students’ results from the FCAT are compiled to generate a grade for each public school. Under this plan, public schools receive a grade from A to F, depending on student performance. The higher a public school scores, the more funding it receives from the state. One needs to pass the FCAT to graduate. If one were to fail, he would have to keep taking it until he passes. If one has all the credits he needs, but does not pass the FCAT he may receive a certificate of completion, but will not receive his high school diploma until he passes the test itself. A score of 18 on the reading section of the ACT or a 280 on the reading section of the SAT can be used to waive the FCAT requirement after the student has failed the 10th grade FCAT at least three times. Sophomore Reagan Robins is not a fan of FCAT and does not believe that the reading portion is a proficient test to show a student’s reading ability. A student might be a proficient reader, but might not excel as well in the analytical department. “A student may be a great reader, but may not be interested in the subject matter or may just have trouble picking a correct answer,” Robins said. Robins believes there is not much one can do to prepare for FCAT, but states that FCAT Explorer is one of the
best resources a student can use. FCAT Explorer is an online resource where students can access a practice test with over 500 questions. Each student is given a unique username and password to access this program. Senior Julio Colon only prepared by doing what he usually did for his English class. He believes FCAT won’t have an overall beneficial effect on him in the upcoming future. “[FCAT testing] is pointless and no one likes it,” Colon said. FCAT is predicted to be gone completely in the next two years for high school. EOC exams are by subject area and are relevant to the material the students learned that year. EOC exams are not extra exams the students have to take in addition to a final exam because the exam itself is the final exam for the class. Currently EOC exams are in effect for biology, United States history, Algebra I and geometry. Students are set to take the FCAT the week of April 15 and Anderson is doing all she can to prepare her students for the upcoming test. Anderson explained that she teaches FCAT skills, lessons that specifically correlate to FCAT, Springboard lessons, and she uses the data from benchmark testing to prepare students. Students may not like the FCAT, but the state believes it is showing how much students have learned overall.
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For students who need time to study online or to write a paper, there are computer labs available on campus before and after school. Room 200, Room 226, Room 221 and Room 228 have space available on Monday, Tuesday or Thursday.
Free peer-tutoring service is available for any student who needs help with their math studies or math homework. The Math Center is open every lunch period in Room 230 of the upstairs 200 building.
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[ Cheating from, page 1 in later classes. They take pictures of their completed homework and send it to their friends to copy. During a test, they could use a smart phone to get onto the Internet. “I think [students] cheat because of pressure. Technology has made it easy to do and it seems consequence-free. Students do a cost-benefit analysis and believe the reward outweighs the risk,” Hilley said. Pressure to cheat can be related to the competitiveness of getting into college. According to the Open Education Database, cheaters have higher GPA’s and 95 percent of cheaters do not get caught. “It really bothers me when students cheat. I hate how I will spend an hour studying for a test and the person next to me will neglect to study and cheat his way to a higher score on the test. Cheating ultimately corrupts students grades and overall class ranking,” junior Jane Doe said.* Efforts to prevent cheating have increased right along with the increase of cheating incidents. After the scandal with the SAT college entrance exam, stricter policies are in place at both the SAT and ACT
testing centers. Between 2010 and 2011, seven students from Long Island were arrested for paying college students to impersonate and take the SAT for them. When signing up for the test, the student must now provide photo identification. This picture will be on the test ticket used on the test day. An official or test proctor will compare the student’s ticket picture with the student’s photo identification. “Society is a major factor that affects cheating because if you get bad grades or the best scores, it affects your future, like college,” senior John Smith said.* Cheating doesn’t stop after students get into college. Harvard forced approximately 60 students to withdraw for sharing answers on a take-home final exam in an undergraduate government class (Introduction to Congress). “I believe that teachers need to be specific when giving out directions for an assignment. Students don’t always know what falls into the category of cheating,” Doe said.* As a result of the incident, there is a committee trying to strengthen academic integrity at the Ivy League school. Harvard is not the only school to promote ethics in their university. Following in Harvard’s footsteps,
colleges have emphasized their already established academic honesty, integrity policies. Yale claims their policies are outlined for freshman students. In an attempt to stop cheating and plagiarism, teachers require students to submit their work to a plagiarism checker website, like turnitin.com. This site is designed to help both the writer and the teacher, by creating an originality report and showing how much of the work is from the student. On campus, an immediate consequence for cheating or plagiarism is disciplinary action, such as a referral. The level of referral depends on the incident. In the long run, a student is unable to qualify for the National Honor Society or to receive certain scholarships. There is also a box on most college applications where a student must explain if he has been involved with cheating. “I cheated because I felt I was too busy with other things to study. I thought I was really secretive about cheating, and I was a freshman so I didn’t think people got in that much trouble,” senior John Doe said.* “I regret it because it made me unable to be in the National Honor Society. I shouldn’t have cheated, and thought about my future more.” *names witheld
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percent of students polled have never copied, plagarized or cheated on a test, essay or homework.
70 percent of students polled claimed they cheated and plagarized because they didn’t have enough time.
85 percent of students polled fully understand what academic dishonesty means.
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percent of students polled have cheated and plagarized but have never been caught. 235 students were polled on March 7.
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ENGLISH TEACHERS RUN WRITING CENTER
Boone Fellowship of Christian Athletes continues to meet on Monday nights for huddles and Bible studies. The huddles are in the junior/senior cafeteria featuring music from the FCA band. Prayer at the Pole is on Wednesdays at 7 a.m. between the 100 and 500 buildings.
The Writing Center is open both lunch shifts each day and staffed with advanced language arts students who are prepared to offer writing assistance. Ms. Hilley and Mr. Glester are present each day to help guide in the learning process. Students may bring their lunch as well.
Stocks affect everyone By GAVIN WATERS Stocks make the world go round. Stock by definition is the amount of shares or percent of a company one owns. Some do not truly understand what this means, how one buys it or what the stock market even is. Owning stock in a company basically means one owns a small portion of it. Companies sell stock or ownership in their company to raise money for expansion, like building new factories or hiring more employees. By selling stock, a company does not have to borrow money from the bank that they would have to pay back with interest. Stock prices go up and down everyday depending on how the company does that day. For example, if Apple releases a new product, their stock increases because their profits from the release make the investor money because the estimated profits add value to the company. Then investors make money if he sells his shares at a higher price. That is how one makes money in the market, buying stocks at a low price and selling them at a high price, coming
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out of a trade with more money than he started, but this is also where the market becomes difficult and tricky. One can also lose money if something happens to the company; such as a pending lawsuit or a CEO’s death which could damage the value. That is when investors have to decide to either sell and lose money or stick with it in hope the value returns. The market is a complicated system of trades, market trends and knowledge of the corporate world. To succeed in the market one has to take all of this into account and figure out how much to gamble. How much one gambles determines what kind of investor one is, bearish or bullish. A bearish investor believes the market will decrease and puts little money in it, and a bullish investor believes the market will go up and puts a lot of money into it. The stock market affects everything. The value of the dollar, bank interest rates, employment, taxes and the economy all depend on how the market is doing and whether traders are trading or not. Gambling in the stock market can make one a big winner or big loser leaving crying or cheering.
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money without owing money.
Internet access one has the ability to trade.
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and Ameritrade he just has to be carful of commision fees and hidden fees sites charge.
but with reward comes the risk of losing all the money invested in the first place.
heart of the U.S. stock exchange lies on Wall Street in New York City’s financial district.
$ Someone can also trade with a stock broker by basically giving the broker control of ones money to buy and sell stock.
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The College and Career Center is open most every lunch period for students with any questions regarding scholarship applications and deadline information. Specific dates for these applications and for the FAFSA application process are also available.
The Art department will be hosting the Boone Art Show on April 5. The best work of the art classes will be exhibited and the band will be playing during the day. There will also be a chalk competition, in which students can sign up to their art in chalk on the pavement and compete for an award.
Magnet provides free tax preparation By JORDAN KNIGHT There is the old cliche that the only two certainties in life are death and taxes. Since April is around the corner, it is time to prepare the tax return. Only those younger than 65 years old and who made more than $9,750 in 2012 must file a federal tax report. Each year finance magnet students earn certification from the IRS to file taxes for others. Students have to pass a three part test and receive an 80 percent on each part. A student has two attempts to pass a test. If one fails to pass any portion of the test, he cannot work in the tax site. VITA, better known as Volunteer Income Tax Assistance, is program that allows
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students and teachers to have their taxes filed for free. Before filing, one needs to gather information like proof of identification and social security number, along with a W-2 form from the place(s) of
employment. There are three ways to file taxes: paper filing, tax preparation software or tax professionals. The students use an online software from the IRS. “It’s easier because it does all the calculations for you,” senior Blake Daniels,
who is certified, said. Each day the certified magnet students volunteer during their lunch to help students, faculty and community members. “They are quick and if I have questions, Mr. Daniels is always there. I don’t have to go out of my way, I can just bring them to school,” science teacher Jamie Bortner said about having her taxes completed on campus. Students are receiving positive feedback and satisfactory comments. “[I was] completely satisfied because they set up an appointment and treat you as if you’re their client,” science teacher Patrick O’Malley, who has had his taxes completed on campus for multiple years, said.
ßeasyreturn What you need: • Driver’s license • Social security card • W-2 form from employer
After you have the items: • Contact Bill Daniel at 407-893-7200 x6017272 to schedule an appointment.
Due date: • VITA is available until April 15, the national tax due date.
seniorevents BLOOD DRIVE April 8 See a Senior Class Officer to sign up or Sarah Kittrell in Room 220.
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Blue Clearance sheet at this event.
CAP AND GOWNS
May 19 Church attire. Voluntary attendance at First Presbyterian Church Downtown. There is a reception following the ceremony.
GRADUATION
May 17 Pick up in Kemosabe Commons area during lunch.
AP EXAMS May 6-17 See Student Services for a detailed schedule. Exams are on campus this year.
YEARBOOK PICK UP May 10 Pick up in Kemosabe Commons area during lunch. You must have a photo ID and you
May 21 6:30 p.m. in the auditorium. Come dressed in business attire. Reception following.
May 29 8 p.m. at Amway Center. Students must be in line by 7:30 p.m. to walk. Church attire. Girls should wear white or light colored attire and boys should wear dark dress slacks and a shirt and tie.
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You get to sit there with just you and the wildlife. It’s really peaceful. Tyler Stokes, senior
Hunting provides ‘escape’ Hunting provides enjoyment for students
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KILL OF THE DAY. At senior Tyler Stokes’ family ranch, Bar Snake Ranch, Stokes killed the only turkey of the day, his first ever turkey kill. “[The most exciting part about turkey hunting] is when the animal you’re hunting for comes out of the woods, or flies by you in the sky. You get an adrenaline rush,” Stokes said. The start of spring turkey hunting season is on March 16 and lasts until March 31.
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By JOSH HALLORAN On an early Florida morning, hunters sit in their tree stands, guns cocked ready for their prey to come their way. “I enjoy the sporting event and the satisfaction of seeing nature. It gives one an escape from the city life and school,” senior Robert Pell said. Different seasons call for different baiting schemes. During turkey season hunters use turkey calls to attract the animal their way. One of the more popular baiting tools during deer season are “rattle sticks.” Hunters bang the “rattle sticks” together to draw male deer closer by making it think other deer are mating. Hunting is a year-round sport. There are a number of hunting seasons during certain months in which one can only hunt for a specific animal. The winter hunting season is Sept. 15-Oct. 14, and Nov. 17-Jan. 16. In this time, one may hunt antlerless deer, fall turkey, quail, hog and gray squirrel. To hunt during those seasons one must obtain a Hunter’s Safety Licence, in which one must complete a Hunters Safety Course provided by the state of Florida at no cost. Also, if one is looking to hunt recreationally, they will have to purchase a $17 one-year hunting license or a five-year $79 hunting license. Hunting in the state of Florida is separated into four different zones (Zone A, Zone B, Zone C and Zone D). The majority of hunters are located in Zone C which covers some of the largest counties throughout the state, like Polk, Orange and Marion counties. Alligator hunting is different in Florida than any other type of hunting season in the state. If one is interested in gator hunting in Florida and has aspirations of having a successful trip, one will need to purchase a hunting guide. Hunters will have the cost of the guide to consider (usually around
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$20 per-night). It will also be smart to purchase a $50 agent’s license for each person participating in the alligator harvest. “Gator hunting is interesting because it is unusual. Mainly because not many people do it and it is more action packed, compared to all the other types of hunting,” Pell said. “After I finish hunting gators, I skin them out of the hide and eat the meat. The skins can be used for a name full of resources, from trophies to belts and wallets.” Senior Tyler Stokes has a specific hunting place, Bar Snake Ranch, located in Seminole County. A 900-acre ranch that has been in his family for over three generations. With a family of hunters, it was easy for Stokes to become interested in hunting. When the ranch first originated, three generations ago, Stokes’ grandparents planted a basic oak tree. To this day the tree still stands. The ranch is not used for just hunting. They raise herds of cattle, have a vegetable garden they use in meals and have over 300-acres that have yet to be cleared out, known as “The Jungle.” At Bar Snake Ranch, they hunt deer, turkey, hog, squirrel and quail, all during their respective seasons. “It’s an enjoyable sport, and a competition between other hunters. You get to sit there with just you and the wildlife. It’s really peaceful. The thrill you get when the animal you’re hunting for comes out of the woods, or flies by you in the sky; it’s indescribable,” Stokes said. Hunters are often criticized for killing defenseless animals. However, they think differently. “Hunting is a lot more animal friendly than the way the meat you get from the store is gotten. Animals you hunt are healthy and free in the wild, while the animals used to make meat for stores are treated wrong. If all meat was from hunters, the world would be a better place,” Stokes said. March 16 is the start for spring turkey hunting season for hunters, and it will last until March 31.
ßquestionanswer Samuel Oswald, junior Why do you hunt? I hunt because it’s something that I love to do. It gives me time to go outside and spend time with my family and friends.
What is your favorite memory while hunting? One time I no-scoped a deer. One shot.
What is your favorite kill? Why? Probably when I killed a turkey in North Carolina with my family. It was wild.
Where is your favorite place to hunt? Why? One time my dad and I went on a hunting trip in Africa. It was a different experience for me.
What is your favorite season to hunt in? Why? Deer season. There is a lot of deer, which means more to hunt.
What other season do you normally hunt in? During the winter, I hunt turkey, deer, hog and quail.
What do you enjoy about hunting? I enjoy being out in nature, I like eating the meat and for the trophies.
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SOFTBALL UPDATE
The annual award ceremony is on May 21 at 6 p.m. in the Boone auditorium. Starting now, seniors must begin to inform the College and Career Center of their college choice. For seniors who are going into the military, attending a technical school or who have received scholarships, there is a separate sheet available.
The softball team will play against Freedom High School at home at 7 p.m. Overall, the team has 53 runs, .0341 base percentage, 0.908 fielding percentage and have earned a run average of the pitching staff 2.21.
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benefits to the heart: Deep-sea and big bass fishing gives strenuous workout when reeling in and keeps one’s heart rate elevated.
the brain: “Unplugging” from daily stresses can let one’s brain recharge and gain better focus.
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BIG CATCH. On a family trip to West Palm Beach, Richard Houston and daughter Molly hold a 25-35 pound mahi-mahi. “It’s great being around nature; to me it’s a hunter gather thing. It’s [also] a really good feeling when you rig up a bait and catch a really big fish, [but] it’s a real joy to see Molly and Sam catch a beautiful fish,” Houston said. The Houston family like to fish in the Indian River and Lake Monroe.
the body: Dexterity. Baiting, reeling, etc. keeps one’s fingers, shoulders and arms flexible and activates muscles.
Students, faculty deep-sea fish
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By MACKENZIE MOCK “Reel him in. You’ve almost got him, just reel him in!” This is a phrase a deepsea fisher would say to another while he is in the process of catching a fish. Deep-sea fishing is a hobby, but it can also be considered a sport. There are competitions and tournaments with prizes and awards, such as medals, trophies, money and gift certificates. “I feel [a sense of] achievement when I catch a fish. I’m relieved I got him,” junior Sam Furukawa said. Furukawa competitively deep -sea fishes from May thru July. He participates in tournaments, such as the Salt Water Classic every year, during this time. To prepare for his tournaments he checks the lines and gets his pole ready. He practices year round at Port Canaveral and Cocoa every other weekend from 7 a.m. to around 5 p.m. When he practices, he works on his cast and reeling in fish. “I love being out on the ocean and looking out at the water. It’s calming to just sit there and wait for a fish. You think about things that normally you don’t have time to think about,”
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Furukawa said. Furukawa has been fishing since he was 4 years old when his dad taught him. Since then, he has participated in tournaments and won the Salt Water Classic, in 2010, at 14 years old. He won first place, earning $2,000. After the Salt Water Classic, Furukawa started thinking about his future and fishing in college. “I would fish in college [on a competitive team] if I got accepted to a good enough school, like Florida State University or the University of Tennessee, I wouldn’t make a career out of it unless it was after retirement,” Furukawa said. Furukawa fishes with his dad and sister. Normally, the Furukawas compete as a team in family competitions. While his father drives the boat, Furukawa and his sister fish. “Fishing is a family thing. My dad taught me everything I know. He is an inspiration to me everyday we fish,” Furukawa said. Another person who learned how to fish from his father is economies teacher Richard Houston. His dad fished every day while Houston was growing up. He remembers fishing since he was in pre-school. When he was little he
would go out to a nearby pond with his cane pole and fish. “I love being out around nature, and salt water environments are really beautiful. It’s just a lot of fun to catch fish,” Houston said. Now that Houston has a family, he has taught his son to fish. He fishes with his children and brother in the Indian River and Lake Monroe during the winter. He has also fished in Southwest Florida in the Keys. “I get the most enjoyment now out of watching my children fish,” Houston said. While fishing is a calming sport, it can also be full of injuries. Houston knows from many encounters on the water. Several hooks have gone in his hands. One time his son hit him in the eyebrow with a lure and hook. “Fishing is normally relaxing. You feel good even if you don’t catch a fish,” Houston said. On another fishing trip with his son in the Keys, during Christmas vacation, Houston caught three tarpons and his son caught a 30 pound red fish. “Fishing has affected my life. It helps me relax and I think I’m happier because of it. I also have a better appreciation for nature,” Houston said.
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END OF YEAR DINNER On May 22, Spanish Club and Spanish Honor Society is having their end of the year dinner at Padrino’s Cuban Bistro. It will be their third year attending the restaurant to celebrate the end of the year and to wish seniors farewell. The price for dinner will be around $20-$25 per person. Participants should pay on Schoolpay no later than May 9.
The Math Lab offers quality mathematics peer tutoring provided by upper level mathematics students. Students at any level of mathematics are encouraged to come by the Math Lab if they seek help with studies. The Math Lab is located in Room 13.207 and is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:15 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.
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LISTEN UP. In the pre-season game against Olympia, defensive backs coach Bill Daniel tries to get the players’ attention. “Whether it’s out on the gridiron or in the classroom, what motivates me is the need to create a situation where my both my players and students win as often as possible; while always displaying a strong character,” Daniel said.
Daniel is a county Top 5 finalists [ Teacher of the Year from, page 1 best teacher in his household or family. (His wife is a kindergarten teacher at Blankner School and his sister is a principal at Palmetto Elementary.) Perhaps it is his competitive nature, but Daniel continuously strives to improve himself and his teaching. “Asking ‘What’s Next?’ is a favorite of mine. The reason for this is that it serves to highlight my daily approach to continually striving to empower my students from within by challenging them to accomplish feats that no other class before them has ever done. Not one to be content with resting on my past laurels, I’m always on the lookout for new ideas,” Daniel said. In 2011, Daniel played a pivotal role in opening the second high school bank in Orange County, the Reservation’s own CFE Federal Credit Union. CFE maintains accounts in three other Central Florida high schools: Timber Creek, Lake Brantley and Poinciana. “From partnering with the IRS to operating a student-run, campus-branch for the Central Florida Educators Federal Credit Union, my goal is to continually implement new strategies that will help me to create a program so unique and so full of rich information that students will be benefited long past their high school careers. It is my job to equip each student with their very own ‘financial toolbox’ so that they will forever have the knowledge and skills needed to manage their money and to make educated decisions in the marketplace,” Daniel said. Students see first-hand the benefits of the finance magnet program and the CFE on campus. “[The branch] is like a college level course where we must learn responsibility, time-management, and other important life skills,” junior Christopher Caplan said. “Without Mr. Daniel, I wouldn’t be prepared to face the challenge of the financial world. Because of him, I plan on going into a financial career.” It is not only current students who feel admiration for Daniel and his passion for teaching. “He was an expert in his subjects, and he wanted us to
be as precise and analytical as he was, and only later did you realize how important that approach to learning would be. If you don’t believe me, just look at how often his former students come back to see him at Boone. Ask him how many of his former students’ kids he’s met, and how many weddings he’s attended. There’s a real familial atmosphere to his program, and I think it’s a reflection of his passion for his job and his concern for his students. When you were in his classes, you couldn’t wait until the bell rang and you got out, but once you got out for good, you couldn’t wait to get back there and see him and reflect on the time you spent there, and I think that’s awfully telling about Mr. Daniel and the type of teacher he is,” 2006 graduate Sam Gardner said. Additionally, Gardner, who became a professional sports writer for FoxSports, said he is grateful for the lessons he learned from Daniel. “The third year of the program I took a personal finance class, and for someone like me, who didn’t end up going into the financial field professionally, it turned out to be the most practical of the entire curriculum. Teaching a 15- or 16-yearold kid the ins and outs of things like taxes, insurance, investing and home- and car-buying may seem excessive at the time, but it’s endlessly valuable to have that foundation a few years later, when you start to meet these adult challenges face-to-face,” Gardner said. Daniel hopes his classroom and its lessons are boundaryless. He wants his project-based learning, guest speakers and annual trips to Wall Street to help reinforce the concepts the students are learning. “So much of my role as an educator is to take a coaching role in my students’ lives and to lead by example; embodying the values that are required by society just as any mentor would do,” Daniel said. Daniel grew up and went to school locally, living in Orlando and attending University of Central Florida. He has taught on campus for almost 19 years. On Feb. 28, the county recognized Daniel, along with four other finalists, at the Rosen Hotel on International Drive. English Language Learner teacher Dorina Sachman from Westridge Middle School became OCPS’s 2014 Teacher of the Year.
MONEY MATTERS. In his third period class, Bill Daniel leads a class dicussion. Daniel’s feels financial literacy is a valuable life lesson and strives to build a strong foundation in his students.
ßcareerachievements 2012 Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America – Project InVEST National Teacher of the Year. September 6, 2012. 2011 Internal Revenue Service Leadership Award. 2010 Charles Harper Economic Educator of the Year Award – Presented by the Florida Council on Economic Education. Feb. 9, 2010 Featured in “Students Need Education, Not Ban on Credit Cards” Orlando Sentinel article by Beth Kassab March 2009 Practical Money Skills for Life Educator of the Month May 30, 2008 Featured in “Volunteers Care About Financial Literacy for Kids” Orlando Sentinel article by Beth Kassab 2005 Walt Disney World Teacherrific Outstanding Program Award. 2003 VISA Financial Literacy Educator Challenge – National Merit Award. 2002 National Council on Economic Education and the NASDAQ Educational Foundation - Southeastern Regional Teaching Award. 2002 Walt Disney World Teacherrific Top High School Program Award. 1998 Walt Disney World Teacherrific Special Judges Award. 1996 Walt Disney World Teacherrific Special Judges Award. Valencia Community College Career Pathways Information Testing – 2009-2012. A 100 percent pass rate. 2006-2012 National Project InVEST Scholarships. 55 scholarships awarded in the amount of $69,000 to AOF students since 2006. 2006-2012 Central Florida Project InVEST Scholarships. 35 scholarships have been awarded in the amount of $22,500 to AOF students since 2006. Advanced Placement Microeconomics Student Performance Statistics – 2006 to 2008 & 2010 to 2012. A 93.4 percent pass rate. The national pass rate is 50-60 percent. In 2012, 100 percent of the students passed the exam; a first in program history. Advanced Placement Macroeconomics Student Performance Statistics – 2007, 2008, 2010 to 2012. A 98.7 percent pass rate. The national pass rate is 50-60 percent. In 2012, 100 percent of the students passed the exam; the fourth time that this has happened.
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PITCH IT. Taking her stance, freshman Meghan Mansfield gets ready to pitch. “I feel accomplished because I made [varsity]. It’s not easy to make the team,” Mansfield said. Mansfield struck out thirteen batters overall and is the only freshman pitcher on the team.
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HIT IT. Getting ready to hit the ball as hard as she can, sophomore Leslie Cintolo swings the bat back while keeping her focus on the ball. “The game I’m looking forward to is West Orange because they are always challenging. Before I get up to hit I’m thinking about being confident. [I focus on trying to ] get a hit to drive in runs,” Cintolo said. Cintolo’s on base percentage for the season is .333, and she has a 1.000 fielding percentage.
Team unity strikeouts competition Goals are set high as girls continue playing By DELANEE BOGAN Silence takes over the crowd as all eyes are on the first hitter stepping into the batter’s box. The girls’ varsity softball team record for the season is 7-5-1. One of the three captains, senior Kristi Creel is a key player. Creel has a .286 batting average. “Our biggest strength is definitely fielding. Our fielding has gotten us through and even saved us from losing many of our games,” Creel said. After playing softball for nine years and being on varsity for two years, sophomore pitcher, Chase Cassady verbally committed to the University of Mississippi. Four starting seniors graduated last year and the team is trying to fill in the gaps. The youth and inexperience has crippled the team. “Since we lost four starting seniors,
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this year’s team has it harder to get the to work a lot harder runner out. than last year’s,” “We get better Creel said. with each game we [My favorite part about softball is] The captains play. We play at a seeing all of us are focusing on very competitive work together. I improving their level and are like the feeling of communication preparing ourselves accomplishing skills and hitting. for districts and for something as a team. The three the playoffs,” coach Chase Cassady, sophomore captains, seniors Robin Bradford Elizabeth Cargo, said. Sarah Hayes and Creel are working Before each game, it on improving the team so they can be is tradition for the team to prepared for districts and playoffs that pray together. The team is superstitious will be in April. and insists on having Cassady fishtail “District champs back to back braid right fielder, Ciara McCoy’s hair would be a nice gift for the seniors. Our every game. Without McCoy’s hair fish overall goal as a team is to win districts tail braid, the team is convinced they and keep advancing all the way to states will lose their game. at the end. Nothing would be better According to Bradford, Hayes, than getting a state ring,” Cargo said. McCoy and Cassady are the top At practice, they focus on hitting players. the ball to the right side of the field Cassady pitched a shutout against because it is more efficient and makes Olympia on Feb. 21. Her earned run
average is 2.33 and her on fielding percentage is .500. McCoy is a contact hitter. She hits the ball while running or by bunting it. In the game against Olympia, the team won 1-0. Creel hit a walk-off double and Cargo scored the lone run. Creel has a batting average of .286. Cargo has scored four runs and has had six hits within the season. “[Beating Olympia] proves that we can play and compete with more competitive good teams,” Bradford said. The team beat East River 7-2 on Feb. 28 at home. Their rivals are West Orange and Timber Creek. Harmony High School has fast pitchers the team is not used to facing. The team lost March 6 to Freedom because of errors and strikeouts. The girls play travel ball with pitchers from other teams. They plan to set their pitching machines to pitch like them. The next game is at 7 p.m. tonight, March 15, at home against Freedom.
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I quit cold turkey. [The health effects weren’t] worth it. The pros and cons didn’t level out. [The cigarettes] were killing me. James Colson, senior
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Students hazy on facts behind hookah By COOPER BROCK Often thought a less harmful alternative to cigarettes, hookah has become a popular substitute. The facts behind this preconceived notion, however, say otherwise. A hookah, or water pipe, is essentially a cooling system for tobacco smoke that was invented in Persia during the 1500’s. Flavored tobacco is placed into a bowl, which is then burned, and the smoke passes
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but long term, when I think about the things that could happen, I kind of worry,” senior Laya Al-khalil said. Al-khalil has been smoking hookah since she was 14 years old. Originally from a small village in Lebanon, Al-khalil’s family smoked hookah as a cultural tradition, rather than as a social activity. On the flip side, senior Jane Doe started smoking hookah over the past winter break, after her friends introduced her to it. “[I smoke] for fun,” Doe said. “It’s fun do to tricks with the smoke. It passes time and doesn’t get boring.” What is generally lesser known is that hookah can also be addictive. Since users inhale more total nicotine, the addictive agent in tobacco, from hookah sessions, smokers can get addicted faster and more severely than cigarette smokers. “[I’m addicted] because it comes up a lot in my life, and I use it as an escape.
through a basin of water to purify and cool the end result, which is channeled to be inhaled through a hose. While the current laws regarding smoking hookah mirror those regarding cigarettes, which require one to be 18 years old to smoke, hookah is often easier to acquire, and annually less expensive than cigarettes. Since cigarette smoke is saturated with more harmful chemicals and nicotine than hookah smoke, it is assumed that hookah is safer. On the contrary, while hookah smoke is more purified, and contains less harmful substances than cigarette smoke does, the sheer amount of smoke inhaled during a hookah session is enough to make hookah the more harmful activity. A single hookah session can be the equivalent of smoking 100 or more cigarettes, according to the World Heath Organization. “[I don’t worry about the health risks of smoking hookah] at the moment,
I really want to smoke right now,” Doe said. “It calms you down, and it separates you from everything else. ” While the current laws regarding smoking hookah mirror those regarding cigarettes, which require one to be 18 years old to smoke, hookah is often easier to get a hold of than cigarettes. One only needs to buy one hookah, which can then be used by many, only having to replace the tobacco, rather than buy the whole package repeatedly. “It’s relaxing, but it’s a social thing, it opens up conversations and you meet new people,” Alkhalil said. Because of the idea of hookah being less harmful, it is taking more of a hold in the teenage community. Hookahs are relatively inexpensive and are seen as a social activity, rather than an equally, if not more, addictive alternative to cigarettes. There are currently 26 hookah bars in Orlando, the majority of which charge $10 to use their hookahs.
Smokin’ hot: Cigarettes burn lives By MEGHAN COTTON Call it what smokers will, a cig, a nail in the coffin or a stogie, cigarettes will inflict the same amount of damage no matter what name they go by. People of all ages smoke cigarettes for different reasons. Senior James Colson started smoking during the summer because it was the thing to do. “I thought it would just be cool. It was a good stress reliever,” Colson said. It does not take long before the addiction kicks in. There are more than 4,000 chemicals found in tobacco products when smoked. These chemicals are found not only in cigarettes, but are also found when smoking hookah. Nicotine, the most common chemical, triggers the reward pathways which control feelings of
pleasure in both forms of smoking. “My body wanted the nicotine. Just holding it felt natural,” Colson said. Nearly every organ in the body is harmed as a result of smoking. It is a main cause of lung cancer and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema which damages the air sacs in the lungs. Health teacher and track coach Darcy Jeffers lost her grandmother due to emphysema as a result of smoking. Not only does nicotine have an internal effect on the body, but it also affects appearances. Examples include browning teeth, rotting gums, acne and the ever-lingering smell of smoke. “If you smoke, you smell. Your house smells and your car smells. I tried
[smoking] once and decided it wasn’t for me,” Jeffers said. It does not take long for social or physical activities to become a hassle. “[Smoking] causes you to have a constant cycle of stress. It was hard to work out because [I’m] out of breath,” Colson said. Kicking the habit is easier said than done. The National Institute on Drug Abuse states, “For some people, the feel, smell, and sight of a cigarette and the ritual of obtaining, handling, lighting, and smoking the cigarette are all associated with the pleasurable effects of smoking and can make withdrawal or craving worse.” The symptoms of withdrawal can include depression, anxiety, increased appetite, irritability and more. If a
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smoker wants to stop, there are medical treatments available over the-counter. If sheer willpower is not effective in quitting, the treatments are a safe and affordable option. Nicotine replacement chewing gums, patches and inhalers exist to curve the addiction to cigarette smoking and to wean users off of nicotine. Not all replacements are effective and results vary depending on the addiction level. “I quit cold turkey. [The health effects weren’t] worth it. The pros and cons didn’t level out. [The cigarettes] were killing me,” Colson said. Choosing whether or not to smoke is a personal decision. No matter what one believes the pro’s of smoking are, the simple fact is that smoking shortens lives and deteriorates the body.
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Parents or students can still order cap and gowns at www.herfforlando.com. One can also go to the Herff Jones office located at 112 N. Wymore Rd., Winter Park, to place an order. Cap and gowns are $65.
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Marijuana has highs, lows By TOMMY McDONALD It is no surprise that students engage in the practice of smoking cannabis. Although, it’s usually referred to as marijuana, mary jane, pot, weed, or a variety of other names, these casual names do not detract from how serious using the illegal substance can be. “I know a lot of people who have been charged with the possession of marijuana and others who have been charged with distribution, and [they] are ruined,” freshman John Doe said. Marijuana is the number one used illicit drug in the United States, but it is not necessarily the most harmful. Over 800,000 Americans are arrested each year for marijuana possession or another marijuana-related crime according to drugpolicy.org in “10 Facts About Marijuana.” Possessing marijuana can result in up to 10 years in prison. “I’ve seen too many go to jail as a result of making the stupid choice to use, sell or possess marijuana at school,” Student Resource Officer Kenneth Pinkston said. If one is caught with 20 grams or less of marijuana, the maximum sentence is one year and $1,000 fine. If one is caught with more than 20 grams, it is a felony and the penalties are equivalent to owning 25 or less marijuana plants. That includes a maximum of five years in prison and a maximum $5,000 fine. Selling 20 grams or less contains the same legal consequences as possession of the same amount. Selling 25 pounds or less becomes a felony with a five year maximum sentence and maximum $5,000 fine. When within 1,000 feet
of a school, park, college or any other qualified area, the penalty for selling automatically jumps to a felony with a maximum 15 year sentence and $10,000. Minors can attend Drug Court instead of going through the normal county juvenile court. The system puts the convicted into a counseling program where the minor can eventually remove the offense from his record if he follow the curfews, pass drug tests and attend his counseling sessions. Despite possible legal consequences, sophomore Jane Doe smokes a few times a week and on weekends. Despite it being a time consuming and halfdebilitating habit, she has been able to maintain her 4.3 weighted GPA. She credits marijuana for pulling her out of depression and helping her build a relationship with her sibling through smoking together. Marijuana for all the negative connotations associated with it, hasn’t been fully negative according to John Doe, but that is not to say its benefits outweigh its negatives. “It relieves a lot of stress. When I’m really pissed off I have to smoke or I’ll punch something. I’ve gotten involved in a lot of hard drugs, coke, molly and it’s mainly because you buy pot from drug dealers who are involved in other drugs,” John Doe said. Similar in name, but different in practice, synthetic marijuana, also known as spice or K2, is more harmful to its users than smoking weed. Synthetic weed can be found at some gas stations under a variety of names, even though Congress outlawed it’s sale in 2012. It
is linked with kidney damage, has killed teens and caused over 11,000 emergency room visits in 2010, according to CNN in “Teen narrowly escapes death after smoking synthetic marijuana.” According to U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration spokeswoman Barbara Carreno, synthetic marijuana can be 100 times stronger than marijuana. “[Synthetic marijuana] is literally the scariest s**t I have ever done. It’s really easy to smoke too much. I was in danger of going into cardiac arrest last time I smoked too much. It’s a really, really scary high. It’s actually a lot of fun though,” John Doe said. Weed has affected student’s reputations in high school. Whether it is viewed as a positive trait to smoke it, or a negative one, it changes student’s perceptions of each other. “I lost all of my friends because I was doing it. I didn’t care what people [thought] of me because I was happy,” Jane Doe said. Marijuana is linked to causing cancer and having no effect, so its exact effects are unknown and likely different for each individual. Some users understand that what they are doing is bad for them, but that fact does not stop them. “It will affect me later in life. Smoking anything is really bad for you, but it won’t affect me ‘til later,” senior Joe Smith said. John Doe has little concern for smoking marijuana and actually is certain it will not effect him at all. Although health effects are not certain, legal consequences will affect students for the their entire life.
Dipping hurts student’s health By JACKSON CRUMBLY Use of tobacco is prominent in the United States today, such as cigarettes, cigars and smokeless tobacco. Smokeless tobacco, commonly referred to as “dip,” has been around ever since tobacco was harvested. Dip is extremely common among athletes, particularly in baseball, because one can do it while playing or practicing the sport, unlike smoking tobacco. This sort of tobacco has also found its way to students, both during and after school hours. One can purchase dip, like smoking tobacco, at the age of 18, but that does not always mean minors cannot get their hands on it. Junior John Doe, age 17, dips five times a day, at school and spends nearly $40 a week on smokeless tobacco. Doe started dipping when he was 12 years old. “I was fishing with my buddies and dipping sounded like a fantastic idea,” Doe said. Doe’s brands of choice are Long Cut ($3.29 a can) and Grizzly ($3.75 a can). Doe believes dipping relieves headaches more effectively than Aspirin and relaxes him when he is stressed. Currently, Doe does not plan on
quitting. In 13 states, including Florida, if a minor is caught using tobacco he must attend educational awareness classes on tobacco use. In addition he will be fined up to $250 and the user’s driver’s license may be suspended. Also, the parents of the underage user can be convicted of a violation and forced to attend these classes with the user. Peter Post, baseball coach and algebra teacher, doesn’t let students or players dip at all and is against anyone, young or old, using tobacco. If he catches a player he makes the player sit out a week of practices and games. “I think dipping is bad period. I think a lot of the guys see the professional players doing it,” Post said. Major League Baseball has banned players from carrying tobacco cans on them during games and using during interviews but has not banned players using it during play. Dip contains nicotine, like cigarettes, which is an addictive drug that makes one crave it. Among nicotine, dip contains 28 other carcinogens including: cadmium used in car batteries; lead; n-nitrosamines; polonium 210, a type of nuclear waste; hydrazine; benzopyrene; uranium 235; used in
nuclear weapons and fiberglass. Studies show, due to its higher levels of nicotine, dip is harder to quit than cigarettes. Once one has become addicted to dip it is extremely difficult to stop, and can induce one with withdrawals. If one is a constant user before the age of 18, there is an 80 percent chance he will use it for the rest of his life. Along with cancer of the pancreas and mouth, dip also increases risk of gum disease and heart disease from higher blood pressure. Dip also reduces an athlete’s ability to perform because it causes slower reaction time. Dipping can be harmful or even fatal to the user’s health and starting earlier only increases one’s risks. Both smoking and smokeless tobacco present unhealthy risks for one’s future and could affect one’s future.
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CHEERLEADERS SHOW BRAINS
SENIOR READY TO REPRESENT FLORIDA
Competitive cheerleaders show they’re not just athletes. FHSAA named the team Academic Champions. The FHSAA recognizes sports teams that have a collective GPA of over 3.0. The ladies finished with a 3.532.
Senior Schuyler Rimmer will play in the Senior Showcase All Star game on March 29 at the Amway Center at 2 p.m. Rimmer will represent team Florida as they take on team USA.
Spring forward: ßstartingline-up Ian McKinney, senior Pitcher 5’ 11” 190 pounds
Players look to improve to win state championship By CHASE GARDNER Sophomore Cooper Jeffers takes his spot on the mound to throw his first pitch of the night. It would be a long night for the young starter as Jeffers and his fielders could not stop the bleeding against the Winter Springs Bears and it resulted in a 10-2 loss on the Braves’ opening day. The rocky start continued against Oviedo. Senior Ian McKinney’s arm held out for seven innings striking out six, but the team collapsed in extra innings losing 0-1. This made the team 0-2 as they headed into a game against the undefeated University team. “It’s a slow start, but we’re hoping to improve,” senior Omar Gonzalez said. And improve they did. The boys beat the University Cougars 15-2. Senior Robert Coble batted 4-4 while McKinney showed his prowess batting 3-5. Relief pitcher Gonzalez pitched four innings and sat down eight batters to dominate the line-up. “[My most effective pitch is] my fastball. That’s how I get ahead in the count. It gets the most strikes,” Gonzalez said. The team has proved through their season they have a great offense by racking up over 55 runs. When they win, they win big by blowing out the other teams. Coach Pete Post’s goal for the team is simple, straight to the point and old fashioned, just like the team. “Win game 26,” Post said. Game 26 is the championship game. This is easier said than done. The team expects a brutal fight from every
Robert Coble, senior Second base 5’9’’ 165 pounds
John Townsend, senior Right field 6’2’’ 200 pounds
Adam Anderson, sophomore Center field 6’0” 160 pounds
Dylan Dragon, senior First base 6’2” 225 pounds
Blake Sanderson, junior Shortstop 6’0” 160 pounds
Brandon Rhea, senior Left field 5’10” 170 pounds
Hayden Goldman, junior Catcher 5’9” 170 pounds
John Madden, senior Third base 5’11” Hayden Goldman, C 170 pounds
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team, not just one specific team. “They are all [threats]. Central Florida has a lot of talented ballplayers,” Post said. A solid pitching staff for the boys will aid them as the season progresses. McKinney leads the pitching staff which includes Jeffers, Gonzalez, senior Luis Serrano, junior Clayton Wills and sophomore Kevin King. This mixture of arms gives the team great depth and allows different strategies. “Our pitching staff is [our biggest strength] because we have a lot of strong arms,” Serrano said. While the main goal is to win game 26, they will face a bitter rival, Dr. Phillips. The rivalry started last year after Dr. Phillips beat the boys. Two straight regular season losses (1-2 and 3-2) only strengthens this the rivalry. To beat this team, the boys will have to force out the kinks on the practice field to give them a fighting chance. [Our biggest weakness is] being consistent on all aspects of the game. We do a lot of repetition work on defense mostly,” Post said. photo/CHASE GARDNER These flaws were evident in KEEPING HIM HONEST. With a runner on first, junior Clayton Wills the March 5 loss to Lake Highland makes sure the runner does not steal second. “[I feel] a sense of relief Preparatory School, 9-11. [when I pick-off a runner] because he’s not on the bases anymore,” All in all, the team is confident in Wills said. Wills is one of two underclassmen starting pitchers. their abilities. The team beat Freedom back-to-back on March 6 and March 8 with final scores of 6-2 and 15-4. The boys take on Cypress 2-10 (L) Creek tonight and their next y HS) Winter Springs (Lake Brantle 2/11 0-1 (L) home game is against Lake ) Oviedo (Lake Brantley HS 2/16 15-2 (W) Brantley on March 20. University (Away) 2/20 12-3 (W) “I feel we have a chance for Apopka (Away) 2/22 1-2 (L) a good season. We have a lot Dr. Phillips (Away) 2/27 2-3 (L) Dr. Phillips (Home) of good leaders to make it far,” 3/1 9-11 (L) Lake Highland (Home) junior Hayden Goldman said. 3/5 15-4 (W) Freedom (Away) 3/6 6-1 (W) Freedom (Home) CONTACT. 3/8 4 p.m. Cypress Creek (Home) At the 3/13 4 p.m. Cypress Creek (Away) plate, senior 3/15 4 p.m. Lake Nona (Away) Brandon 3/18 4 p.m. Lake Brantley (Home) Grabhorn 3/20 4 p.m. Colonial (Home) swings at a 3/21 1 p.m. ) nge Georgetown Prep (West Ora pitch from 3/25 TBA Spring Break Slam (TBA) Lake Highland 3/26 TBA Spring Break Slam (TBA) Prep. “[My 3/27 TBA Spring Break Slam (TBA) strategy 3/28 4 p.m. Timber Creek (Home) against the 4/2 7 p.m. Winter Park (Away) pitcher is] beat 4/4 4 p.m. ) Montverde Academy (Home him, wait for 4/10 7 p.m. ay) Montverde Academy (Aw him to make 4/12 4 p.m. East River (Away) a mistake and 4/15 6 p.m. Colonial (Away) capitalize on it,” 4/16 7 p.m. Bishop Moore (Away) Grabhorn said. 4/18
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TRACK SET FOR METROS The track team will head to metro prelims on March 20, at Showalter Field. The meet will start at 5 p.m. and will determine if the team goes to conference finals.
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VARSITY BASEBALL TAKES ON BEARS
WATER POLO TAKES ON WINTER SPRINGS
The boys Varsity baseball team takes on Cypress Creek at Cypress Creek today at 4 p.m. Currently the baseball teams record is 4-5.
The boys team will play Winter Springs at home at 7 p.m. and the girls will play at 6 p.m. The boys’ record for this season is 6-4, while the girls’ record is 10-2.
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158 stands tall Live from the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, tomorrow, the world will watch modern day gladiators go to war. I am talking, of course, about UFC 158: St. Pierre vs. Diaz. This is no doubt the biggest fighting event of the year. Georges St. Pierre defends his welterweight championship against wrestling king Nick Diaz. While I can’t give my predictions for the entire fight card, I will tell you some of them. The main card is on PayPer-View at 10 p.m., there are several preliminary bouts on FX starting at 8 p.m. The most interesting fight of the prelims is Rick Story versus Quinn Mulhern. Former EWC welterweight champ Story takes on the former King of the Cage welterweight champ, Mulhern. This will be Mulhern’s debut to the Ultimate Fighting Championship circuit. He plans to use his Brazilian JiuJitsu to take Story to the ground and finish him with his killer choke holds. This is a new level of competition for Mulhern though. Story’s wrestling ability will prove to be an extreme challenge in the transitions. Momentum is in Mulhern’s favor due to a winning streak while Story is coming off a major loss to Demian Maia. While this will be a tough bout for Mulhern, I definitely see him coming out on top after bullying Story around on the ground and ending the fight in the second round by submission via the rear naked choke. After the prelims, there’s the main card. The fight you don’t want to miss is Carlos Condit versus Rory MacDonald. These two fought each other previously at UFC 115 where Condit was able to eventually earn a Technical Knock Out with only seven seconds left in the third round. Don’t expect the same outcome this time around though, MacDonald has been on fire since that loss, going on a four fight win streak which included knocking down giants like B.J. Penn. Condit’s last fight resulted in a loss to St. Pierre so he’ll be going in cold. I expect these Muay Thai fighters to use all three rounds with the victor being MacDonald by unanimous decision. Finally the main event of the night. The Georges “Rush” St. Pierre takes on Nick “Diablo” Diaz. St. Pierre goes into this fight with an astounding 23-2 record and the deadly Kyokushin Maikan fighting style which will make him extremely dangerous in the standup and also possesses scary Muay Thai abilities which makes his knees a lethal weapon. Diaz’s strategy is simple, get him on the ground and utilize that black belt BJJ ability to get St. Pierre in some type of submission. While it is no doubt Diaz is a great fighter, there’s a reason GSP is the champ. He’s the best fighter in the sport and for that reason this fight will end in the second round with Diaz stiff on the ground while St. Pierre stands over him with the belt on his waist and another KO in the stat book. This fight card has it all: a debut of a deserving fighter, a bitter rivalry and a fight of the year main event. I can’t wait.
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SERVE’S UP. In a match against Freedom freshman Julia Bonnewitz serves to her opponent. “My goal is to do my personal best each match and to focus on my tennis and block out distractions,” Bonnewitz said. Bonnewitz won her match, 8-6.
By KALEY GILBERT Although tennis is mainly an individual sport, the girls’ tennis team still manages to maintain a sense of team spirit. This camaraderie is one of the team’s greatest strengths. During each other’s matches, they cheer from the side lines and congratulate fellow players on their wins. When someone loses a match, the girls help to encourage one another and keep each other positive. “My favorite thing about being part of the team is that we’re all very supportive of each other and we communicate well,” freshman Julia Bonnewitz, a line two player, said. They’ve used this strength to help garner wins earning a 6-3 record. The season started out rough with a loss to Lake Highland, 3-4. However, by the second game they came back with a win against University, 7-0, starting a 5-game winning streak. Parents and teammates congregate on the sidelines watching the ball bounce across the court with rapt attention. “My most exciting game was our pre-season match against Spruce Creek because I was down 2-6 and 2-5 and came back and won in a tiebreaker,” Bonnewitz said. When a player wins a match, it is
not just a win for her, it is a win for the whole team. It is something they can all celebrate. The senior members of the team especially look forward to helping teach the new players. “I’m looking forward to being a leader on the team and giving the underclassmen and helping them work towards their goals,” senior Lyndsey Boos, a line one player, said. Practices are another chance for the girls to bond. Challenging each other and prepping for games is an important part of not only team building, but also maintaining their game. One area the team needs to improve on is their doubles matches. In their matches against East River and Freedom, of the two doubles teams only Boos and Bonnewitz won their matches, 6-0 and 6-1, respectively. “I prefer playing singles because it’s harder in doubles when you have to switch sides of the court,” sophomore Mary Burkett, a line five player, said. The team looks forward to having fun and going to districts against Winter Park on April 2. Win or lose, the team strives to improve. Next they take on Edgewater on March 19. “[The girls] are gracious winners and losers. They’re all willing to give 110 percent,” coach Lisa Speer said.
ßQ&A Lyndsey Boos, senior You recently committed to FAU, what made that school stand out to you? The coach is very nice and the location; I love being in South Florida. What are you looking forward to in college tennis? Being with an amazing team who are so close together and so supportive of each other. Who is your greatest mentor as a player? Probably my coach [Vincent Michaud]. He’s very real with me and he doesn’t sugar coat it for me.
Team faces tough rival Boys’ tennis team faces Winter Park at the end of the season By OLIVIA QUATTRONE Though tennis is typically thought of as an individual sport, the boys’ tennis team sees their unity as their greatest strength. The team will need to focus on these strengths as they work to challenge their rival, Winter Park at the end of the season. The season started out with exciting games against East River (7-0) and Lake Highland (5-2). “[The game against] Lake Highland was exciting because the whole team was really enthusiastic and we pulled out some good wins,” senior Samuel Lampman said. The team won both these games. The beginning of the season had several wins, with loses faced near the middle of the season against Melbourne (3-4) and Timber Creek (2-5). All of these games lead up to the teams’ most anticipated game of the season, Winter Park. “Each match we play prepares us for Winter Park and individually, each player is training very hard on their own,” coach Lisa Speer said. While the players have to constantly train to build up their skills, they already have strength in their support for each other. Each game, the boys loudly cheer for each other and often call out encouragements to other players during their own individual matches. “We have a solid team. We push each
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Points that senior Samuel Lampman has scored this season in singles matches.
6 Number of singles matches won by junior Davis Coleman this season. photo/OLIVIA QUATTRONE
HERE YOU GO. In the game against Timber Creek, senior Remy Artavia serves the ball. “I’m athletic and have always loved to play sports. [I] train everyday to reach my goals,” Artavia said. Artivia lost his match 0-8. other hard and are supportive on and off the court,” senior Remy Artavia said. Despite strengths, the team has weaknesses. Pride is a major weakness that has plagued the team in the past. “We need to make sure the team doesn’t become too proud or too sure of themselves in the finals like we did last year,” junior Ronald Heinkel II said. The team also faces issues with conflicts on the court. On Feb. 20, Lampman, was suspended from the team indefinitely after a conflict with a coach from East River. “My greatest weakness on the court is that I let my temper get the best of
me and engage in a lot of conflicts that aren’t necessary,” Lampman said. Despite these issues, the team is preparing for future games. The team takes on Winter Park March 19. “They are better than us, but we always put up a fight. We expect to play our best and we’ll see who’s playing better that day,” Speer said. The team will then move on to play Edgewater and then to districts, where they lost to Winter Park last year. “It’s definitely going to be our most difficult game of the season, but if everyone plays their best we definitely have a shot of coming out on top,” Heinkel II said.
29 Number of points scored by freshman Nathan Fontaine this season.
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TENNIS TEAM FACES WINTER PARK
TRACK AND FIELD TRAVEL TO METRO CONFERENCE FINALS
Both the boys’ and girls’ tennis teams are facing Winter Park at Winter Park on March 19, at 3:30 p.m. Currently, the girls’ teams record is 6-5.
On March 21, the track and field team will go to Showalter Field at 5 p.m. for the Metro Conference Finals. At the Lake Brantley meet, junior Burkhardt Helfrich placed first in the 3200 meter run and junior Miranda Million placed first in shot put.
‘Unprecedented’ offense aids wins Girls’ lacrosse seeks districts By LINDSAY ALEXANDER Her hair whips as she rips the stick up for the draw, and the game begins. With a 6-2 record, girls’ lacrosse lost to Lake Highland 15-13, breaking a four game winning streak. Captain and senior Brennah Mehan scored five goals in the Lake Highland game. Junior Katharyn Lindborg and Mehan are two-year captains. “When I was chosen as captain, I was very excited and thankful to be able to lead the team again. I hope we come together as a cohesive team and improve our record,” Lindborg said. After making it to districts every year in the past three years under coach Megan Lane, the team hopes to advance past districts this year. After four years with the same goalie, sophomore Rachel Rector is now playing the position. “[Being varsity goalie is] different because the games are definitely tougher, but we all have fun so it’s easy to adjust to. I’m doing well in making sure defense knows where they need to be and watching the ball,” Rector said. Rector had seven on net saves against
East River on Feb. 28, and 16 saves in the game against West Orange. “Hopefully with the mentality and skills that we have this year, we will be able to apply this to the best season yet. We are working hard with [Rector], and I think she will do very well. We also have a stellar defense,” Lane said. A setback for defense, junior Lauren Edmonds is out due to injury until further notice. Sophomore Kaitlyn Driskell got a concussion in the game against West Orange and junior Delaney Tice missed eight days of school due to a moderate to severe concussion from the Feb. 19 Apopka game. “I’m still out of it. I’m mad because I can’t play for my team for another two weeks, five weeks total,” Tice said. On attack, junior Kiernan Mehan, who Lindborg calls the team ‘motivator,’ had three goals in the game against Apopka and two against Timber Creek. Sophomore Dora Muratovic had four goals and three assists at Lake Highland. “[Our attack] is unprecedented with Boone lacrosse. We have a really cool connection. We pass and score with really quick passes that only come with strong connection,” senior Jessica Kneeland said. The team’s personal connection is
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SWERVE IT. In the game against East River on Feb. 28, sophomore Hannah Paymayesh receives the ball and turns from the goal to look for an open pass. “We’ve been using our plays and working well together. [In the game against East River,] we kept our positivity up and we didn’t play down to their level,” Paymayesh said. The girls beat East River 15-2. stronger than in years past. “We act as if we’ve known each other forever. Even the new people, we bring them in as if they’ve been there forever,” Muratovic said. In rivalries, the girls look forward to
their Edgewater and Winter Park games on March 20 and April 4, respectively. For coverage of the Edgewater game, go to hilights.org and scan the QR code, right, to follow @hilightsnp on Twitter for play-by-play updates.
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There is no reLAXing this season Boys varsity lacrosse pulls out all the stops to improve their overall game By AUSTIN HALL With the season in full swing, the boys lacrosse team knows there is still room for improvement. They spared no expense in preparation for the games ahead of them. “There is always something. You just constantly evaluate problem areas and try to remedy each issue. It’s an ongoing process for any level team,” coach Elliott Whitton said. One thing that needs tweaking is communication skills between the players. “As a unit, we aren’t very cohesive. I think communication will solve this problem,” sophomore Conor Curry said. The team’s successes can be attributed You just to the diversity of athletes among the constantly team and the skills they bring to the field, according to Curry. evaluate “Our team is a bunch of solid athletes, problem areas not just a couple of stars. That creates and try to good match ups for us and keeps us from remedy each getting predictable,” Curry said. Senior Alan Kominowski, a captain issue. Elliot Whitton and long stick midfielder, tries to lead by Varsity lacrosse example. Kominowski has played lacrosse head coach
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FACE OFF. After the ball came loose against East Ridge High School, senior Alan Kominowski sprints for it. “Our offense’s chemistry needs to improve. We have a whole new offensive team and we are still working out the issues,” Kominowski said. for three years after playing football his freshman year. “They have to practice what they preach. Leading by example is very big with me. [That is why] great athletes do not always make great captains,” Whitton said. The team has a young line up, with two sophomores playing attack, four sophomores and one freshman playing
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midfield and one sophomore goalie. “[Being a freshman on varsity is] exciting. It’s nice being one of the younger guys on the team because you are always getting advice from the upperclassmen on how to improve your game,” sophomore Evan Pitts said. A team tradition is to cut or shave each other’s hair badly before the first game. When the team loses their first game, they all shave the embarrassing haircuts. It can be a bittersweet tragedy for both the players and the coach. “It’s bittersweet because we lost our game, but at least I get to walk around and not get any weird looks,” junior Kyle Irwin said after losing the game against Lake Highland Preparatory school. After a loss, coaches are often to blame. “A coach can only do so much. I have seen a coach do great at one school and do poorly at another. It really depends on the type of student athletes your sport attracts,” Whitton said. The team is 3-1, beating both Lake Nona, 15-3, and East Ridge by a landslide, 18-2; and losing a district match to Lake Highland,16-2. The games against Lake Nona and Lake Highland were both district games bringing their district standing to 1-1. Boone will play four more district games against Colonial High School, Bishop Moore High School, Edgewater High School and lastly against The First Academy. Boone will play at Lake Highland in the semifinals on April 17, and in the finals on April 19 at 7 p.m.
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JUNIOR VARSITY BASEBALL
LADY BRAVES FLAG FOOTBALL
JV boys will play against Cypress Creek High School at home tonight at 4 p.m.
The Lady Braves flag football team willl play against Freedom High School tonight at 7 p.m. at home.
Eleanor Clark Number: 11 Position: Center Offender Height: 5’6” Goals: 35
Assists: 9 Steals: 12 Turnovers: 19 Shots on goal: 30
Nichole Clayton Number: 7 Position: Attacker Height: 5’6” Goals: 31
Assists: 9 Steals: 11 Turnovers: 17 Shots on goal: 12
Catherine Harper Number: 9 Position: Wing Height: 5’6” Goals: 3 Julia Hester Number: 5 Position: Attacker Height: 5’5” Goals: 19 Jenna Layton Number: 1 Position: Goalie Height: 5’11”
Cooper Brock Number: 6 Position: Wing Height: 6’2” Goals: 1
Assists: 2 Steals: 8 Turnovers: 3 Shots on goal: 9
Assists: 5 Steals: 9 Turnovers: 9 Shots on goal: 3
Thomas Egan Number: 10 Position: Driver Height: 5’7” Goals: 18 Brendan Ellixson Number: 3 Position: Wing Height: 5’11” Goals: 25
Assists: 10 Steals: 6 Turnovers: 8 Shots on goal: 27
Assists: 17 Steals: 14 Turnovers: 4 Shots on goal: 6
Austin Fussell Number: 11 Position: Whole set Height: 6’1” Goals: 20
Assists: 8 Steals: 4 Turnovers: 20 Shots on goal: 14
Isreal Miller Number: 14 Position: 5’5” Height: Driver Goals: 27
Assists: 17 Steals: 8 Turnovers: 10 Shots on goal: 21
Will Stone Number: 1 Position: Goalie Height: 5’8”
Goals allowed: 54 Saves: 77
James Walls Number: 5 Position: Whole defender Height: 6’ Goals: 11
Assists: 2 Steals: 2 Turnovers: 16 Shots on goal: 10
Goals allowed: 41 Saves: 49
Dakota Lewis Number: 6 Position: Wing Height: 5’4” Goals: 11
Assists: 21 Steals: 17 Turnover: 8 Shots on goal: 10
Mackenzie Mock Number: 4 Position: Center defender Height: 5’10” Goals: 22
Assists: 11 Steals: 17 Turnovers: 5 Shots on goal: 18
Assists: 16 Steals: 14 Turnovers: 18 Shots on goal: 14
Girls hold undefeated record Girls water polo swims their way to districts By GABRIELLA FAKHOURY For such a young team with more than half made up of sophomores, girls’ water polo has been connecting as a team as they start their season with a 9-2 record. Although the season has started off with a close to undefeated record, the team feels they have difficult games coming later on in the season. “The girls did not play club water polo in the summer or winter, therefore, we will be an average team: 50 percent wins and 50 percent losses,” coach Rosalie Creighton said. Having the team play club during the offseason is important to Creighton. She feels her team lacks skill without all the practice. “I only have two out of 22 girls who play year round. This means we will not be able to compete with good teams, ” Creighton said. Creighton goes on to say the two players, sophomore Mackenzie Mock and junior Julia Hester, who played club during the offseason, are going to be the backbone of the team. However, playing year-round, club and high school, Mock, a starter since her freshman year and only sophomore starter this year, set a record of 38 goals out of 50 attempts her freshman year winning her the Rookie of the Year award. Mock scored 22 goals out of her 31 attempts so far this
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GOAL. In the game against Colonial, junior Kristen Harding takes a shot from far out. “When I score, we score as a team. I play because there is not a more exhilarating feeling than playing in a pool with some of your closest friends all reaching for one goal,” Harding said. They beat Colonial 22-1. season, a solid amount for a center defender. “I am very dedicated to the team and always work hard at practice no matter what,” Mock said. Mock has played water polo yearround for the last four years after alumni Taylor Reeves, who also played water polo convinced Mock to join. As the only starting sophomore, Mock plays an important role acting as a main defender. She is also able to make shots from 10 yards out. Junior Eleanor Clark scoring 35 goals so
far this season, Hester scoring 19 goals and senior Nichole Clayton with 24 goals have been the lead attack of the team keeping at least eight point lead in each of their games. Goalie Jenna Layton has a solid season so far with 49 saves after only two years of playing water polo. “I think we are going to shock some teams this year. People think of us as an average team, but I think if we work hard, we can be a solid team,” Layton said. As the oldest player and captain on the
team, Clayton is the motivation that pushes the team to work their hardest and strive to become better every single practice and game. Coming to high school as a swimmer, Creighton convinced Clayton to join the water polo team. Making the team her freshman year, it was the first time she had ever played the sport. “Being a senior on such a young team has its ups and downs. I can see a strong future for the younger girls as we improve together. Being a senior, I have to fulfill a strong leadership position as captain,” Clayton said. The most anticipated game for the team is the rivalry game versus Lake Nona. After losing to them 0-10 in the Pre-season Classic, the girls plan on a difficult game. Over the last few years, Lake Nona has become a rival in both girls and boys water polo. Tournament wise the team has been dominating. In the Wildcat Invitational, the girls played and won all three games against St. Thomas Aquinas, Coral Gables and Suncoast. Traveling to Boca Raton for the St. Andrews Invitational the past weekend the girls left with two wins against Saint Thomas and Tracy Mourning Senior High, but lost against Olympia and Gulliver. “The Lake Nona game is the most exciting and nerve racking game for our team. They have become a rival for us and we really look forward to the close match we always have against each other,” Clayton said. The Lake Nona game is on April 10 at 6 p.m. at Wadeview Pool. The next home game is March 19 against Winter Springs.
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GREEN UP BOONE
SENIOR BRICKS
Tomorrow all clubs are required to participate in the annual event from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Students should meet in front of the Media Center to sign in under one’s club by 7:30 a.m. Feel free to bring water, snacks, work gloves and any yard tools to use.
Senior class officers will be selling senior bricks until the end of the school day for $20. Today is the last day senior bricks can be purchased. All orders should be returned to Sarah Kittrell in Room 220 by March 21.
Boys man-up season training Playing club in the offseason helps improve boys’ individual abilities By LIA VILLAR Minutes before the official start of the game, five juniors, six sophomores and one freshman create an arch for the six remaining seniors to run through and dive into the pool. “Before [a] game, I feel very focused and fired up. I have a ton of energy, and I am always intense. Water polo acts as a cathartic release for me,” senior William Stone said. A key difference of this team is throughout the off-season, where players enroll to participate in Central Florida Sun Aquatic club. “Club players are experienced players and will be the best on the high school team [because] club is more laid back, giving everyone a chance to play and improve. I am very competitive and if you do not play year round, you cannot be competitive,” coach Rosalie Creighton said. According to the Orlando Sentinel’s Super Six from March 5, the boys rank number nine. “[What stands out to me is] how much we’ve improved [and] how more able we are to compete. We
have an idea of what we’re doing. Due to our experience over the summer, we’ve developed a sense of how to play together. We’re beyond conditioning and basic play. We’ve reached the point where we work on game situations and strategic plays,” Stone said. In games, Stone plays goalie. “I played goalie for hockey, so [the team] originally put me in there because they thought it would be an easy transition. I like being able to have a direct effect on the game,” Stone said. Stone has missed 54 goals and saved 77 goals throughout the season. “When a player prepares to shoot, there’s a build up of energy and anticipation, and then things slow down for the actual shot. If you miss, you have to pick yourself up and keep going. If you block [the shot, it] becomes a mad dash for the ball,” Stone said. Along with Stone, the starting seven players include seniors Brendan Ellixson, Cooper Brock, James Walls and Thomas Egan and juniors Israel Miller and David Fussell. Playing center offense, Fussell has 20 goals in the season so far. “[I like playing center because] I can beat the defensive player up without consequences. [My position’s] main purpose is to score goals. I feel a sense
of accomplishment [when I score],” Fussell said. Moreover, Creighton chooses starters based on their ability level, effort put in practice, attitude, attendance and, most importantly, their experience. “[This year’s team improved] very much. The players have worked hard in the summer and winter. [They] have improved their skills and game situation,” Creighton said. The boys’ record is 6-4, defeating Gateway, 17-3; University, 20-7; Suncoast, 13-12; Cypress Creek, 22-6; and Alazono and Tracy Mourning Senior High, 9-7. “[A memorable moment] is when we beat Suncoast because it was a team from Miami and usually teams from southern Florida are really good,” Fussell said. The boys lost to Coral Gables, 5-6 in overtime at the Wildcat Invitational; Ransom Everglades, 4-6; Olympia, 3-6; and Suncoast, 9-12. “We had a really disappointing loss, but I think we learned from it. [The main goal is] to improve individually and as a team so we can beat teams we usually wouldn’t be able to beat,” Egan said. “By the end of this season, I would like for the teams in Florida to recognize Boone as a major competitor.”
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PASS N’ GO. In the Cypress Creek game, sophomore goalie Matthew Livesay gets ready to throw the ball. “[Playing goalie], I feel in charge because I just stopped a team from scoring a goal. With that I can help my team take the offensive [side] in attempt to win the game,” Livesay said. Currently, Livesay allowed 14 goals and 15 saves.
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The 20/20 Experience Artist: Justin Timberlake Release: March 15 Genre: Pop About: Justin Timberlake, once a member of the boy band N’sync, plans on releasing his third studio album. The 20/20 Experience is Timberlake’s first studio album since his musical hiatus and move to RCA Records.
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I Am Not a Human Being II Artist: Lil Wayne Release: March 26 Genre: Hip Hop/Rap About: American rapper Lil Wayne releases his eighth album. On his new album, Wayne announced to MTV that he and put greater attention on quality control than its predecessor; he said he had “rushed” to finish the original before serving his jail sentence for illegal possession of a weapon. Native Artist:OneRepublic Release: March 26 Genre:Alternative Rock About: Native is the upcoming third studio album by American alternative-rock band OneRepublic, scheduled for release on March 22, in Australia, and March 25 worldwide.
Concerts Hoodie Allen Date: April 6, 6 p.m. Details: The Social, 54 N. Orange Ave., Orlando; $20 Taylor Swift with Ed Sheeran Date: April 11-12, 7 p.m. Details: Amway Center, 400 W. Church St., Orlando; $43.20-$99.85 Crystal Castles Date: April 16, 8 p.m. Details: The Beacham, 46 N. Orange Ave., Orlando; $25-$35
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AVID FAMILY NIGHT
The Spanish Club is collecting long or short-sleeved cotton button-down shirts in good condition for men and women to donate to the Farmworkers Association. The shirts are needed to protect farmworkers from the sun and other elements. Shirts can be sent to Connie Heiselman in Room 10.203.
Current and prospective AVID students are welcome at AVID Family Night on March 19, from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the freshman/sophomore cafeteria. To attend, please be sure to bring your completed AVID application to family night and RSVP by emailing Natalie Markey at natalie.markey@ocps.net. Applications are available in Student Services.
Greek taverna serves foreign flavors #the411 Local restaurant offers fresh food, pleasant atmosphere
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OPA!. One can enjoy Mediterranean -style cuisine including beef tenderloin shish kabobs marinated with a special blend of herbs at Zorba’s Greek Taverna. “[The kabob] was good and the Greek food was really authentic,” senior Krystal Lopes said. The dish costs $15 and is served with sauteed onions.
By THOMAS EGAN Upon entering Zorba’s Greek Taverna, one is faced with a variety of fresh foreign elements which overwhelm the senses of sight and smell. Zorba’s is located at the intersection of Kirkman Road and Conroy Road, near Universal Studios and is about a 20 minute drive from downtown Orlando. The Greek restaurant contains a multitude of different Meditteranean sights, smells and sounds, all of which help add to the exotic atmosphere that gives the restaurant its unique style. Entrees range from $11-$19, but a wide selection of wraps, sandwiches and salads offered at a more inexpensive price allow the consumer to enjoy the foreign selection without dropping too much money on a large meal. The restaurant is fully equipped for all age demographics. A sports bar is available for adults who wish to sit back, relax and watch a basketball game, and the menu is fit for children as well. The menu lists different types of food: vegetarian, fish, beef, chicken and pork. On the exotic side, The Red Snapper ($18) is a rare dish, marinated with Greek seasoning and served fully intact with sautéed vegetables
and spinach orzo. The Snapper is topped with diced red pepper, parsely, green onions, and lemon juice. For a more American-style dish, Zorba’s offers the Pastitsio ($11), an enjoyable combination of macaroni and ground beef seasoned with Zorba’s herbs. For a less expensive meal, the Chicken Gyro ($7) is marinated chicken grilled on an open fire and wrapped in pita bread. It is one of six wraps available. Zorba’s Salad ($10), the signature Greek salad crowned with gyro meat, is a delicious and healthy option for customers who aren’t looking for a big meal. For a delicious after-dinner treat, Zorba’s has several different inexpensive desserts. The Chocolate Baklava ($3), chocolate walnuts, cinnamon, cloves and honey, is one of seven inexpensive and delicious dessert items. Perhaps the most unique feature of the Zorba’s experience is the hookah bar. An assortment of over 20 different flavors of shisha, including double apple, vanilla, mango, mint and watermelon are available from the hookah bar for $10 and shisha refills are $5. Zorba’s delicious menu and cultural elements make it one of the most unique dining experiences in Orlando. The rich food and Mediterranean atmosphere leave customers satisfied, earning the restaurant four stars.
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PROM TICKET SALES Ticket sales will be held April 1 through April 10. Obligations have to be cleared before purchasing a ticket. Cash or check are acceptable or one can pay online at www.ocps.net and bring the printed receipt to the gym to recieve the actual ticket during ticket sales.
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#the411 Where: Auditorium
When: Friday-Saturday at 7 p.m. Sunday at 2 p.m.
How much: $10 general admission $20 VIP seating
Directors: Rob Anderson Tiffany Weagly
SORORITY LIFE. The girls of the Delta Nu sorority at the University of California, Los Angeles, sing to the song “Omigod You Guys.” “I would definitely want to be in a sorority after this experience. I love the idea of being with my girlfriends 24/7,” senior Mallory Paul said. The actors with Delta Nu roles had to learn to “bend-and-snap.”
Cameos: Jose Eslava Jennifer Hilley Carlota Iglesias
ROMANTIC EMBRACE. Hugging each other, senior Caleb Roche (Warner Huntington III) and junior Alison Haselden (Elle Woods) feel the love. “The most memorable moment of rehearsals was when I went to kiss Alison and she fell,” Roche said. The two have been rehearsing for Legally Blonde: The Musical for the past five months. photos/LIZZY GORDON
Campus goes ‘Blonde’ Legally Blonde The Musical is ‘hilarious, inspirational and pink’ By LIZZY GORDON When the classic Broadway production of Legally Blonde: The Musical is combined with the Drama department’s talent and countless hours of rehearsals, the resulting musical is something one will not want to miss. Yesterday, the Drama department premiered Legally Blonde: The Musical. “I’ve wanted to produce this play ever since I saw it on Broadway. The musical became available, so I took a year to plan it,” Tiffany Weagly, drama teacher and musical director, said. The cast has been rehearsing for the show steadily since Nov. 27. “It is not your average musical; we have crazy dance numbers, special guests, dogs, a killer cast and crew and I may or may not wear a Playboy Bunny costume at some point in the show. It is hilarious, inspirational and pink,” junior Alison Haselden (Elle Woods) said. Legally Blonde is a romantic comedy that will feature sophomore Connor Anderson as Emmett Forest, junior Alison Haselden as Elle Woods, junior Gabriella Beals as Vivienne, and senior Caleb Roche as Warner Huntington III. “Emmett is very helpful and lazy,
just like me,” Anderson said. Rehearsals are five days a week, three hours a day. They consist of singing, dancing, dress rehearsals and perfecting stage placement with the sound-track of the musical. “A good portion of my costumes in the show come from my own closet. I never knew I owned so much pink,” Haselden said. The costumes are contemporary. This allows the cast members to bring in their own clothes to wear during the show. When the cast cannot find costumes in their closets, senior Ivarelisse Rodriguez, the costume manager, creates them. “The costumes are very similar to that of the Broadway show. Elle Woods signature color is pink, so we have a lot of pink. We have 10 dress changes for Elle’s character throughout the show,” Rodriguez said. Apart from creating costumes, Rodriguez organizes the clothing rack on stage during the live show and fixes alterations, like broken buttons. The musical combines the efforts of the Drama department and the marching band. Also, a few faculty members will appear as guest stars throughout the show. This includes the band director Jose Eslava, Advanced Placement Literature teacher Jennifer Hilley and
Assistant Principal Carlota Iglesias. “Everyone is very committed and determined. I have seen a lot of people become better performers,” director Rob Anderson said. The directors of the musical, Weagly and Anderson, polished the show to be family-friendly. Adding their own twist, they’re using a trained English Bull dog to play the role of Elle Woods’s chihuahua named Bruiser. “We could not get a chihuahua, but there will still be one in the show, it is a surprise. You will have to come to the show to see it,” Weagly said. A student from Timber Creek is loaning the dog to the department. Behind the scenes, students like junior Tatiana Cruz keep things organized. Cruz is the technical director who keeps sound and lighting in check; Yanquen is a make up artist. “Working live shows backstage feels like a rush. You are constantly aware of every area on the stage,” Cruz said. There are over 80 technicians and 30 actors in the musical; all of which have spent nearly 200 hours rehearsing for the production of this musical over the course of five months. Legally Blonde the musical will be March 15 and 16 at 7 p.m., with an early bird showing on March 17 at 2 p.m. “If you liked the movie you will love the show,” C. Anderson said.
THE PROPOSAL. Holding junior Gabriella Beals’s (Vivienne), senior Caleb Roche (Warner Huntington III) proposes. “I love playing this role because it is challenging, but also very comfortable. Vivienne and I are both classy and ambitious,” Beals said. Beals and Roche are close friends, working on this musical together helped Beals master Vivienne’s sassy attitude.
ßquestionanswer How does your character resemble your own personality? People say that Elle and I are a lot alike. We both love sparkles and finding the best in people. Alison Haselden, junior
How are you and Emmett Forrest alike? He is really nerdy and awkward, a lot like me. Connor Anderson, sophomore
What do you enojoy most about being the head make-up artist? I love being able to match colors with outfits and characters. Paula Yanquen, sophomore
What is the most rewarding part of being the technical director? I love working with Rob Anderson; it is cool to interact with people I do not normally have the opportunity to hang out with. Tatiana Cruz Jaen, junior
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Jazz band’s annual Jazz Under the Stars event is April 29 at 7 p.m. in the Kemosabe Commons area (weather permitting), otherwise the event will be moved indoors.
Band’s music expresses faith Christian rock band strives to make it big By KALEY GILBERT Plaid Gig might appear to be the typical garage band, but this rock band exceeds the stereotype. They are an established band at their church, The Sanctuary, and many of the members have been playing music for years prior to the band’s begininng. Plaid Gig was formed six years ago when a group of friends with a common love of music decided to jam together. Formerly a classic rock band, Plaid Gig has become more of a Christian rock band. The band stars senior Christian Bartram as lead guitarist and senior Geoffrey Gaudoin on the drums. Sophomore Megan Thomas, the band’s newest member, belts it out as lead singer and backup guitarist; bassist Ethan Scarborough is a sophomore at Circle Christian School. “We were trying to come up with the band name one day and dreaming of future gigs. Geoffrey and I were both wearing plaid shorts. We both noticed this and as a joke I suggested this [Plaid Gig]. Well, turns out everyone liked it and the name stuck,” Scarborough said. The members found there were also the stereotypical “creative differences”
that come with a mix of personalities. “[The hardest thing about being in a band is] definitely trying to get together and collaborate with all the different musicians. You have to work to get along,” Gaudoin said. Of course there are positives that come with being in a band. For Plaid Gig it’s a chance for friends to bond over music and faith. “[My favorite thing is] being able to worship God through music. Another thing was being able to form a bond with the guys and the friendship that’s come from it,” Thomas said. Though it has its disadvantages, performing live can be one of the best positives. The thrill that comes from performing is only intensified by the buzz of a live audience. “I like having people look up to me on stage and being able to give them a good show,” Bartram said. Another advantage from playing music and being in Plaid Gig, is the emotional catharsis it offers. “Actually, music is one of my emotional releases. I always went to music when I was little because I had depression issues,” Thomas said. Practicing and performing as Plaid Gig allows the band members to expand and improve their talents. “As a musician, I definitely need
to work on mastering my instrument. I’m also working on learning guitar and I’m going to try to learn piano soon,” Scarborough said. Although being in a band was a new experience for the group, many of its members were not new to music. Vocalist Megan Thomas has been singing since she was 7 years old and drummer Geoffrey Gaudoin has been playing since he was 2 years old. “I was banging on tables a lot as a kid and my parents had a friend who taught drums, so that got me into it,” Gaudoin said. Plaid Gig’s goals are to spread their name and book more gigs. Most recently, Plaid Gig took the stage at their church’s New Year’s Eve lock -in and when two of their members participated in Brave Aid. Unfortunately, Plaid Gig had to put the shows on hold because lead singer Thomas developed vocal nodules, making singing impossible. Her surgery is scheduled for March 19 and as soon as she recovers, Plaid Gig will be ready to get back to performing. “I think our goals as a band are to go as far as we can go, and bring glory to God along the way. Our major goal at the moment is to get some recording done and put out an EP,” Scarborough said.
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ROCK OUT. Jamming out at Brave Aid, senior Christan Bartram plays a guitar solo in his act. “I’m best at playing my guitar solos. I can do some pretty neat stuff,” Bartram said. Brave Aid is an annual benefit talent show; SGA donated the proceeds to Water is Life.
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VALENCIA DUAL ENROLLMENT
SENIOR YARD SIGNS
The deadline to apply for the Valencia Dual Enrollment program is April 1. Information and the application can be found on the Valencia website www.valenciacolllege.edu/dual or in the College and Career Center.
Class of 2013 yard signs will soon be available for seniors. The signs are $15 on a first come, first serve basis. The deadline for pre-order forms is April 12 and can be found in the main office. Payment can be made with a cash or check made out to Boone High School.
Redcoats retake American charts content by CIARA MCCOY
ßBritish artists Rolling Stone ranked Coldplay the fourth best band of the 2000’s. In the U.S., Adele’s album held the top position longer than any other album since 1985 and is a certified Diamond. The album has sold 25 million copies worldwide. Adele’s debut album 19 went double platinum in the U.S. in 2008. Jay Sean ranked No. 35 in Billboard’s Hot 100 Artists of 2009.
The Beatles Biography: The Beatles were a rock group formed in the 1960’s. They built up their reputation by playing in clubs in Liverpool and Hamburg over three years. They gained popularity in the United Kingdom after they released their single ‘Love Me Do’ in 1962. Initially, Capitol Records would not let The Beatles release their songs in the U.S.A. Near the end of 1963, DJ Carrol James began playing The Beatles records, beginning their increase in popularity. Capitol Records then released their hit single, “I Want to Hold Your Hand” which sold one million copies and was number one on the charts by mid-January. This sparked the huge popularity of The Beatles. The time when they were extremely popular is called ‘beatlemania’. They were the original ‘fab four’. They have influenced numerous musicians today.
One Direction Biography: The members of One Direction all grew up in England and Ireland. Simon Cowell fromed One Direction on The X Factor in 2010. They gained a lot of popularity while on the show. After finishing third on the show, they signed with Simon Cowell’s record label. This record label was Syco Records. Then, they gained popularity in the United States. They signed in the United States with Columbia Records. Their two albums Up All Night and Take Me Home have caught the interest of millions of people across the U.S. and around the world. They have become a worldwide phenomenon.
Records sold Worldwide: 250 million
Records sold Worldwide: 15 million
Records sold in United States: 177 million
Records sold in United States: 3 million
ßyourthoughts
How do you feel about these British artists?
regarding Adele
Adele is my favorite female singer. Her singing voice is beautiful. All her music has meaning. Nyaliny Ruach, sophomore
regarding Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran is different than others. He actually makes relatable music. His music makes me feel cool, calm and collective. Laya Al-Khalil, senior
regarding The Beatles
The Beatles are the best band ever. I love them. They have influenced me a lot. Nick Owens, junior
regarding Coldplay
Coldplay is interesting and I like their music. Jon Bartelt, freshman
At the 2009 Grammy Awards, Adele received Best New Artist and Best Female Pop Vocal Performance. In early 2012, The Wanted began to see success in the U.S. and Canada, with their hit single “Glad You Came” selling 3 million copies and hitting #3 on the Billboard Hot 100. Their second single “Chasing The Sun” is their second Billboard chart. In 2012, Taio Cruz co-wrote the song “Without You,” giving David Guetta his first U.S. number one, adding to Cruz’s hit streak with his third number one song in the U.S. One Direction’s networth is $30 million. The Beatles net worth is around 3 billion.