William R. Boone High School Student Paper
Friday, March 19, 2010 Volume 58, Issue No. 5
For Students, By Students
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• SCHOOL FACES ETHICAL DILEMMA page 5
• ‘CATCHER REMAINS TEENAGE FAVORITE page 23
news to note March 19 Student Elections, Get ready to run Studets interested in being an SGA or Class Officer must attend the Election Interest Meeting today immediately after school in Room 13-205. (Students are not obligated to run by attending the meeting.)
March 20 She’s a star The Orlando Sentinel Selected Caroline Coleman as a “Classroom Star”. Based on her academic achievement and her work with Best Buddies, the Orlando Titans of the National Lacrosse League would like to honor her as their “High School Hero of the Week” tomorrow at the Amway Arena before the game against Calgary. As their high school hero, Coleman and her family will be on the field before the game, and she will drop the first ball.
April 9 Students display creative side The annual art show will display art from ceramics, jewelry, photography
and painting classes, as well as the chalk art competition. The art department will sell jewelry and food like donuts, hot dogs and pizza at the event. The jazz band and several singers will also perform. Try-outs to sing at the art show will be held March 22 and 23. Teachers must make reservations with Mikki Maurer to attend the art show. Several periods are already full.
April 12 Give a little, save three This is the last blood drive of the year. The Senior Class has had three drives so far and would like to end the year with a record amount of donations. They are shooting to collect a cumulative 400 pints at this drive. The Central Florida Blood Center will have four mobile units on campus to accommodate more people. All teachers, parents and alumni are encouraged to participate. Anyone participating should eat a hearty breakfast before coming to school.
April 12-23 It’s time for prom After spring break, students can pick up an obligation forms from the media center. This form must be signed by both the student and parents because there is a section
regarding inappropriate dancing on the form. Students in violation of this section will be removed from the dance. Students need their Boone ID and signed obligation form to purchase a ticket. Tickets are $70 for seniors, $80 for juniors $90 for all other grades. Seats will be assigned by first come, first serve. No seats will be reserved for students who do not have all materials needed to purchase a ticket with them. Prom is May 1.
Before May 1 Call for gently-used gowns The Kemosabe Kloset is in need of gently used or new items to accommodate those interested in attending prom, but are limited on funds for the proper attire. They need formal dresses, dress shoes, tuxes, suits, dress shirts, ties and dress shoes. The Kloset also needs hangers (only the 2-clip kind for pants, shorts, and skirts) and backpacks (no fabric bags please). Any donations of gently worn or new clothes, shoes, toiletries and undergarments (new) will be taken throughout the school year. Please bring all prom donations as well as all other donations to the main office.
April 28-30 Variety is the spice of life Chorus will present their annual
variety show at 7 p.m. in the auditorium. Tickets are $5; to make reservations, call 407-893-7274. The show will feature music from Grease, The Beatles and Rock of Ages.
May 14 Raise money, fight cancer Relay for Life will be on the track from 6 p.m. until noon the next day. Each club is required to create a team and fundraising tent at the event. Visitors are welcome to come to the event to help raise money for cancer research with the American Cancer Society. Go to relayforlife. org/conwayfl to sign up.
Results ROTC students place in state competition The Boone ROTC cadets competed in the Florida State Championship Drill Meet at Oviedo High School. The overall excellence of the unit was measured through competition in the following areas: armed basic drill, unarmed basic drill, armed exhibition drill, unarmed exhibition drill, color guard, 100 yard relay, 220 relay, pushups, sit ups, academic exam and uniform/knowledge inspection. Out of 74 units in Florida, Boone finished in sixth place overall. Of particular note were the following accomplishments: Unarmed Basic Drill Team (commanded by Karina
Rosario) placed first in the state of Florida. The Athletic Team (commanded by Jonathan Janer) placed third. The Academic Team (commanded by Jesus Colon) placed fourth. The Push up Team placed third. The Sit up Team placed fifth. Cadet Jonathan Janer received a second place medal for individual male pushups (101). Cadet Gemsin Morrone received a fifth place medal for individual female pushups (67). Cadet Karina Rosario received a fifth place medal for individual female sit ups (224). The competitive season for ROTC begins in September and ends in March. The results above show the excellence of their unit. Extend congratulations to the cadets as well as their instructors, Col. Gregory Woods and Chief Ed Robinson.
CORRECTION Stories without bylines In last month’s issue there were two stories on page 14 that did not have a byline as the students requested their names be withheld due to the nature of the content. However, one story sited biblical scripture and without a byline it appeared that story was the voice of Hi-Lights, which it was not. We apologize for any confusion this caused. Both stories should have had a “Name withheld” byline.
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March 19, 2010 Volume 58, Issue No. 5
opinions
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After an earthquake ravaged Haiti in January and Chile in February, a debate concerning the United States gifting foreign aid intensifies.
campus and local
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Amid the bipartisan tensions in the country, a new political party, the Tea Party, emerges with Republican tendencies.
featured spread
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From Locks of Love to Relay for Life, students volunteer their time, money and effort to philanthropic organizations.
sports
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Resident sports writer Justin Kane makes predictions for the March Madness college basketball bracket.
entertainment
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STUDENTS VOLUNTEER TIME AND EFFORT OUTSIDE OF CLASS For the majority of high school students, there never seems to be enough time in one day. Students spend seven hours a day, five days a week at school, not to mention the hours spent outside school doing homework, practicing for a sport or going to a club meeting. Lives as students, whether we like it or not, revolve around school. For almost any high schooler, it is often difficult to juggle extracurricular activities, community service and a parttime job with mandatory things like homework and studying. Because of the immense amount of time spent at school, students are focusing on after-school and extracurricular activities this issue. From mission trips to after-school jobs, there are things off campus that define your life, and students want to focus on these things. School may be overwhelming and long, but it doesn’t have to define student lives. In the double-page spread this issue, the philanthropic activities of students are covered. Charities and fundraisers such as Relay for Life, Locks of Love and mission trips are also highlighted. A story on the “Big Man on Campus” charity fashion show, which is being held by the junior class on March 23, will provide information on when and where the show will be. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the unemployment rate for teenagers is over 19 percent. A story on teen employment will provide useful information on the competitive job market for teenagers right now. From interview tips to statistics on employment opportunities for teenagers, we have provided everything you need to know about the job market for students in Central Florida. Several sports are also highlighted in this issue. The boys and girls lacrosse seasons as well as both water polo teams’ seasons are spotlighted, with a story on boys weightlifting too. March Madness predictions are also provided for those college sports fanatics out there. Resident sports writer Justin Kane and sports editor Brendan Hall offer their opinions on who they believe will win. School isn’t the only place in which students interact and thrive. A world exists outside of our campus; we hope you decide to join it.
EDITORIAL BOARD EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Emily O’Loane MANAGING EDITOR David Matteson COPY EDITOR Jonathan Warren BUSINESS MANAGER Lindsey Dye
A whole world exists off the school campus; we hope you decide to become a part of it.
CAMPUS AND LOCAL EDITOR Catherine Porter FEATURES EDITOR Victoria Boatman SPORTS EDITOR Brendan Hall ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR Karen Jaen INDEX EDITOR Katie Edwards
REPORTERS Cooper Brock Justin Kane Amanda Fleminger
Emily O’Loane, editor-in-chief
Rashad Harding
Editorial Policy
Jessica McCoy
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OTHER ADVISER Renée Burke PRINCIPAL Margaret McMillen hi-lights
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View The effects these school-wide moral trends could have on future practices in the real world are more than worrisome.
Lack of ethics brings shady future
Adults have often viewed teenagers as rebellious and morally questionable. So, it is no surprise that a study by the Josephson Institute shows a new generation of teens as ethically barren. The trends seen in the study may lead to greater future consequences than the usual teenage rebelliousness. According to the study, 64 percent of high school students have cheated on a test in the past year; 30 percent have stolen from a store. These statistics include 18-year-olds, legal adults. While it may be understandable to want to do whatever it takes to succeed, students are stopping at nothing to achieve a better grade or wear the latest fashions. Requiring a high school ethics class is needed to curb the problem. Teens are achieving success in entirely the wrong ways. The effects these trends could have on future professional and personal practices in the real world are more than worrisome. Twenty percent of high schoolers say they have stolen something from a friend in the past year or, in other words, they have stolen from someone who trusted them. If people think corruption exists in business today, wait until workers raised in an environment where cheating and stealing are the norm take the wheel.
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A required ethics class is the only way every teenager can be taught to change this pattern of wrongdoing. High schoolers should be told not only what they are doing is wrong, but also why it is wrong. They should understand the consequences their actions can have on themselves and others. Ethics should be taught much like
math, science and English because they are essential to maintaining integrity in any career and especially in every day life. The temptation to cheat and lie to get ahead does not go away with age; rather the stakes increase. It could be argued that ethics are even more important than the so-called core subjects. While not everyone will use chemistry in their future
jobs, every student will need ethics. Though many teenagers make a conscious decision to rebel against the values of their parents, they must realize that at some point they will need a career. Employers do not jump at prospects with criminal records or those with a history of taking shortcuts. It is in a student’s best interest to do his homework rather than copying. It may mean more work now, but strong ethics will get one farther in life than eliminating 30 minutes of work will. An ethics class will help students make these kinds of realizations. It could be either a full or half credit course required for all freshmen, but it should include decision making skills, moral basics and the consequences of unethical behavior like plagiarism. Ideally, the curriculum would not overlook seemingly elementary ideas like stealing and lying, realizing that the majority of students do these things on a daily basis. An effort to convince high school students to change their unethical habits would not only benefit today’s students but tomorrow’s society as well. The degeneration of moral values among teens needs to be addressed before America produces the most corrupt generation in history.
SHOULD AN ETHICS CLASS BE REQUIRED IN HIGH SCHOOL? No, I think that’s something I learned at home and through my community and church.
Yes, I think most kids don’t have ethics, so we should teach them.
- clayton walker, junior
- stephanie wills, senior
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- julia ordonez, junior
HOW SHOULD SCHOOLS DEAL WITH RECENT TREND OF UNETHICAL BEHAVIOR?
Students lack conscience
Schools should focus more on morals and ethical values. Students seem to not even have morals in some cases, which is really sad. I think the curriculum should include more about why it is wrong to do unethical things. Other than that, not a whole lot can be done. Making the punishments more severe can only do so much; if a kid really wants a good grade on a test and doesn’t have a problem with cheating, he’s going to do anything he can to cheat. It seems to me that too many of my classmates and even some of my friends don’t have a conscience.
- jessica kneeland, freshman
Parents hold most influence
I don’t think that the issue is so much what the school can do but what parents can do. No teacher or principal can truly tell a young adult to change his or her lifestyle. Only parents and guardians can influence their children in this way. Frankly, I’ll listen to a teacher that has jurisdiction over me, but I can’t imagine doing anything they say.
- robin dickerson, junior
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Yes, sometimes parents aren’t really around to teach kids ethics and morals.
Peer pressure causes immoral actions
To curb the trend of unethical behavior, students need to set an example for their peers. The majority of students who cheat and steal feel that it is socially accepted. They feel this way because they know many other students who commit these unethical acts. If they did not believe that this was something “everybody does,” they would feel less inclined to do it. This negative pressure needs to be turned positive. Students should pressure each other to do the right thing.
- katelyn shoemaker, sophomore
Life skills should be taught at home
I don’t think schools can do a lot to prevent the growth of unethical behavior. I think all the development in these areas happens in the household. It’s the parents’ responsibility to teach their children what is right and wrong. Schools are for teaching academics; parents are for teaching life skills, behaviors and attitudes. Parents need to start doing their job and teach their kids a lesson or two.
- katy smith, freshman
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Kids will always break rules
I definitely don’t agree with stealing and cheating. It’s sad that so many students participate in these acts. However, I do not believe that schools can do anything about this behavior. They can tell students not to steal, but they are unable to follow them to stores. Kids will always find a way to cheat, so I doubt schools can keep them from that either. The best schools can do is to present the consequences of these acts.
- kailee kovacs, junior
Test preparation will eliminate cheating
To curb the growing trend of students cheating on examinations, our schools can dedicate a whole day of class to preparing for the test instead of assigning homework to study. What I want to know is the percentage of students who actually study more than 20 minutes the night before a test. It’s likely not a high percentage. Having a whole class to study for a test will give the students designated time and proper knowledge to help them confidently prepare for the test. This would ultimately lead to less students relying on cheating to succeed.
- clay pilkington, senior
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Student hygiene goes down the toilet
DYE SASSY Lindsey Dye Business Manager
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TEENS, RECOGNIZE THE NEED TO BE CLEAN
n overcrowded school hallway can often look like a bar scene with all of the overly intimate couples, so the last thing anyone wants to be is additionally overwhelmed by a repulsive stench. When one is sitting in class and literally has to plug his nose because the stinky Pete in front of him forgot how to use a bar of soap after baseball practice, there is a problem. Students, it is time to hit the showers. The amount of body odor carrying itself throughout this school is enough to make a person drop dead in his tracks. If students feel they are old and mature enough to decide to have sex or apply to college, they should also decide to shower daily, or twice if need be. Who would have known this is actually too much to ask? If one’s mother never taught him proper hygiene, shame on her; if one does not have the common sense to figure it out for himself, shame on him. He is in high school. He should be able to figure it out by now. As a young adult in high school, there are things one must do. Among these is personal hygiene. One must, without any excuses, shower daily. A shower is not a quick rinse; a shower involves soap, scrubbing, shampooing and conditioning. Standing under
running water is not a shower. If one is just as greasy coming out of the shower, as when he got in, the shower was a failure. Making sure one’s body is clean is really not a hard task. One of the best kept secrets is Psssssst, $5.99 at local drug stores. This spray-in shampoo is great for days when there is just no time to shower, however, do not overuse this product or use it daily. Hair should be washed daily, unless you have otherwise been instructed by your hairdresser. No one will be getting asked to prom with enough grease in his hair to cook french fries. After the shower, apply deodorant. Seriously, this is important. Deodorant was invented for a reason, a good reason. Apply it. Deodorant will not bite so do not be afraid to use it. It is necessary. After the application of deodorant, one may choose to spray some cologne or perfume. That is acceptable, but do not overuse the product; we do not need to smell honeydew melon with every step down the hallway. Being knocked out by the smell of cologne is sometimes just as bad as body odor. Use cologne and perfume sparingly, no more than three spritzes. Also, do not spray perfume or cologne in the hallways or classrooms. Not everyone likes the same smell, so don’t force everyone to smell it. Brushing one’s teeth is also a part of hygiene. If one is old
When one is sitting in class and literally has to plug his nose because stinky Pete in front of him forgot how to use a bar of soap, there is a problem.
enough to drive, he should be old enough to know to brush his teeth at least twice daily. The long term affects of not brushing your teeth as a teenager are not fun. One’s teeth will rot, turn dark yellow or brown and possibly fall out later on. No one wants to have to wake up each morning just to be brought down by having to put in a fake set of teeth. To be saved from the hassle and embarrassment, brush your teeth. Doing laundry is also a factor of hygiene. Wearing dirty clothes to school is a fast way to make sure people avoid you in the halls. Not only does it look gross to have a huge stain on one’s shirt, but it smells gross as well, so wash your clothes. Perhaps poor hygiene is a problem brought on by a fund shortage. Well, you are in luck; the Kemosabe Kloset offers deodorant, shampoo, soap and clean clothes. If one cannot afford the items necessary to remain clean, he or she should visit the Kemosabe Kloset for a few supplies. All of these things should come naturally and should not be such a hassle to do. One needs to wash his body, clothes, hair and teeth. Then one will find more people will be smiling at him as he passes them on the way to class.
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Credit card ban prevents pressured futures CONGRESS JUSTIFIED IN APPLYING AGE RESTRICTION
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By DAVID MATTESON Debt. The word itself is scary, but the concept behind it is even more frightening. Unfortunately for high school and college students, credit card debt is a likely possibility. A 2008 study by Sallie Mae concluded that 84 percent of college undergraduates possessed at least one credit card and the average balance for these students was $3,100. With this figure in mind, Congress passed a ban on credit cards for anyone under 21 who could not supply proof of an income to make monthly payments or a cosigner who is at least 21. It also stops companies from distributing “free” incentives for signing up for a new credit card. This decision, which went into effect on Feb. 22, is justified and will hopefully help to prevent bleak futures for students. Credit card recruitment on college campuses is a $13 billion industry according to financial authors Ali Kara, Erdener Kaynack and Orsay Kuckemiroglu. Beginning a credit history at such a young age means a greater number of years of interest. Companies use advertising techniques that specifically appeal to college students. On campus they pass out free incentives, such as tee-shirts, food or other paraphernalia. These companies lure in young adults and trust they will build debt out of lack of financial knowledge, therefore benefitting the credit card companies. The ban includes a clause that stipulates credit card companies must report any activity with universities, including payment for marketing agreements with the school. By doing so, Congress is helping to protect students from being lured in by these companies that spur life-changing effects. In another study done by TrueCredit.com, four in ten
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college graduates leave school with approximately $5,000 in credit debt, and one in ten leave with $10,000 of debt. Not only do these debts prove tough to pay off, with increasing interest rates causing more of a burden, but they also set students up for a poor credit history. This will make purchasing a car or home in the future difficult. When the time comes to apply for a credit card, young adults affected by this ban will understand and respect the importance of finances because of this law. This respect will hopefully prevent the doom of debt and a decline into bankruptcy. According to the most recent information regarding bankruptcy, nearly 1.5 million Americans filed for bankruptcy in 2008, as reported by the Administrative Office of the Courts. Of this number, the largest demographic was between the ages of 35-44. By understanding the responsibilities of money and credit, young adults will be able to prevent bankruptcy when they are older. Opponents to the ban argue that it prevents both irresponsible and responsible students from using a credit card. They feel this is not fair to those who are ready to use a card. There are few students with the respect and real world experience needed to understand credit and finances. High school seniors are often first exposed to these concepts in a mandated economics class. However, this class is not enough to ready students for the real world concept of debt. Responsibility and understanding is gained through age and a stable income. By preventing young adults from applying for credit card until they are of age, students will be more likely to gain these qualities. Congress’s decision to ban young adults from using credit cards is a responsible decision. It will surely prevent college grads from falling into the never-ending, frightening cycle of debt.
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Aid fuels debate, political protest Needy people are more important than economic security
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Facts
• Foreign aid makes up 1.2 percent of the U.S. total budget • $447 million spent on child survival and maternal health in 2004 by the U.S. government worldwide • $103 million spent on human rights •17.3 percent of the foreign aid budget goes to South Asian countries
By JONATHAN WARREN In the past few years, the United States foreign aid policy has come under fire. Seen as a financial drain during America’s own recession, people believe that U.S. foreign involvement needs to be cut back significantly. They believe the U.S. needs to focus on problems at home before helping others. Simply stated, the U.S. needs to get its priorities straight. Those people are correct in one way. The U.S. does need to get its priorities straight and therefore continue supporting other suffering nations despite protests. It will be a sad day when the U.S. places its own consumer desires before the dire needs of others who can’t even dream of the comforts found in this receding economy. Efforts like helping suffering people in Haiti and working to prevent AIDs in Africa are bright spots on an increasingly materialistic and superficial culture. Because foreign aid is featured on the news more than other government expenditures, the public is led to believe that it is taking a heavy toll on our government. However, foreign aid makes up only 1.2 percent of the U.S. budget, according to the Congressional Research Service, a miniscule number when compared to the affect it has on thousands of
lives worldwide. This budget is used for economic, political, military, humanitarian and developmental aid in other countries. In an era when the U.S. is gaining enemy threats, foreign aid is a way to make friends. Currently, 17 percent of the foreign aid budget goes to South Asian countries like India. The U.S. may need to capitalize on its Asian friends in the near future because of its rocky relationships with other Asian countries like North Korea and China. The world is becoming too small for the United States to sit back and watch events unfold. Disagreeing with one of the areas in which foreign aid is distributed is far different than disagreeing with U.S. foreign aid as a whole. Calling for an end to foreign aid just because of one’s beliefs on the war in Iraq, for example, would also be calling for an end to the $447 million allotted to “child survival and maternal health” worldwide or the $103 million spent on furthering human rights. Although foreign aid is imperfect, its effect on individual lives cannot be denied. Bill Gates recently started The Living Proof Project in which he aims to tell positive stories about foreign aid to change the public’s negative perception of it. The Living Proof tells stories of
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redemption and success possible only through U.S. foreign aid. The project’s site tells of people like Maheshwori Devi Bishwokarma who was pregnant with her second child in a small Nepalese town. The birth of Bishwokarma’s first child in a cowshed nearly killed her, and she was nervous for her upcoming delivery. An aid worker found Bishwokarma on the street and discovered that her baby was in a dangerous position. With permission from the village elders, the aid worker successfully delivered the
baby in a hospital bed. One can only imagine how nerve-racking and even life threatening the process would have been had Bishwokarma not found the help of an aid worker. Those that are opposed to foreign aid should think about the implications of their beliefs. While protesters call for smarter budgets and criticize administrations, the United States is working toward establishing that very freedom for citizens of other countries.
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U.S. needs to help itself first By JESSICA MCCOY The United States has always prided itself on the work it has done in aiding others, but there comes a time when enough is enough. As a nation, the United States is so caught up in helping others that it has lost sight of the work that still needs to be done here in America. The U.S. has spent close to $446 billion in Iraq alone, one of the countries that the U.S. was so concerned with “saving”. America is also currently aiding Israel, Haiti, Egypt, Pakistan and Kenya, as well as other countries in Africa just to name a few. In 2006 alone, the U.S. spent $5.4 billion total in aiding these countries. All this money that is being spent trying to help these other countries could be put to use in so many other ways and pumped back into the U.S. economy. While it is admirable that the United States feels the need to be “Superman” and swoop in and save every other country it feels needs help, it is time
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to take a step back and focus on the homeland. Their are so many issues here at home that the U.S. could and should focus on first before flying off to other countries to fix their problems. The U.S. needs to solve it’s problems such as health care, which people feel is
too expensive or inaccessible. Another issue that needs attention is the lack of education funding. The U.S. also needs to solve the unemployment problem which is currently at 10 percent, as of December 2009, 11.9 percent in Florida. The current problems with outsourcing are
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contributing to the unemployment problem need to be addressed too. Another issue is the homeless rate around the country. An estimated 2.5 to 3.5 million people now experience homelessness each year according to Dr. Martin Donohoe of medscape.com. The rate of homelessness in the country is alarming and something that needs attention. Not to mention the victims of Hurricane Katrina whose homes are still not repaired and families who are not yet reunited. The government failed them to begin with and should be working to remedy their situation. Five years is too long for people to still wait for help. The economy of the United States in the past decade is not where it should be. Between current gas prices and the Dow Jones crash in 2008, things have been tough for Americans. Some advice to the U.S. - let the United Nations do its job. Stop trying to be everyone else’s savior and focus on America first.
Facts
• The unemployment rate in the U.S. is at 10 percent, as of December 2009. • The unemployment rate in Florida is higher than the country average at 11.9 percent. • The U.S. has spent close to $466 billion in its efforts to help Iraq. • An estimated 2.5 to 3.5 million people now experience homelessness each year.
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Teens work on finding jobs HELPFUL TIPS TO SUCCESSFULLY FIND EMPLOYMENT By KATIE EDWARDS With the recession, teens are having a hard time getting employed at common teen workplaces like Panera Bread or Chick-fil-A. Teen employment rates are highest during summer months, but the percent of teens that will find work this summer is less than 37 percent.
According to a January 2003 The Bureau of Labor Statistics press release, the top occupations for teens during 2000 differed by age and gender. For boys between ages 15 and 18, the top five picks included cashier and cook jobs. As for girls the same age, the top five choices included cashier at food counters, in retail
sales and in restaurants. In order to be eligible to receive a job and be included in the 19.9 percent employment rate, one needs to be prepared with a noteable resume and make a good impression at the interview. Here are a few tips and examples to help guide the way to becoming a part of the work force.
$7.25 $4.23
On July 24, 2009, the new Federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour replaced Florida’s rate of $7.21 per hour. The minimum wage is different for tipped employees, they earn $4.23 per hour plus tips.
Jane Doe
1515 Stanley Drive #62 Hometown, KS 66202 doe.jane@yahoo.com (407) 555-1938 Tell what you plan to gain by earning a job at the workplace that you are applying. Convince the company that you are ready and willing to learn from them.
OBJECTIVE
To obtain knowledge of the day to day workplace, working with public communications and working my way up.
Let the company know how you do in school, what grades you get, when you graduate, your GPA and what percentage you are in your class.
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Put all past jobs you have had. Inform the company of experience you have, whether it is things you do in school like clubs or other extracurriculars. Jobs and responsibilities are most important; even if you haven’t worked, you can include clubs and extra activities at school.
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Newspaper Staff Member, Boone High School Put all electives you have taken on the resume. Electives could benefit you in the job that you apply; for example, give good technology experience, computer classes, video production or Web software.
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Interview Tips Going to do an interview, one should know what to do and what not to do to impress a potential future boss. Some obvious tips are to sit up straight; don’t fidget, like shaking your leg, and most of all, be relaxed. Here are some other tips to keep in mind.
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‘Tea’nacious party protests for change MOVEMENT EMERGES IN OPPOSITION TO CURRENT ADMINISTRATION By VICTORIA BOATMAN As a result of a declining economy and the election of Barack Obama, a series of political protests organized by Tea Party activists are popping up across the nation. This group’s goal is aimed at opposing big government, which Tea Party members feel has brought about the current economic condition. “This administration must realize that in signing large stimulus bills and bailouts, they are essentially robbing the American people of their hard-earned money,” senior Logan Opsahl said. Members of the Tea Party are extreme conservatives who view global warming as a hoax and call for the immediate elimination of social security, Medicare,
Medicaid and the Federal Reserve despite many having recently lost jobs. The undercurrent of the Tea Party comes from followers who take advice from Glenn Beck, a news talk show host on Fox News and a published author. Beck’s books reflect the ideas of the Tea Party, which is that big government is ruining America and its values. “I don’t think they have a lot of substance; I think it’s more noise,” sophomore Patrick Darin said about the Tea Party and its members. Other groups and causes such as gun rights activists, libertarians, militia organizers, Friends for Liberty and Freedom Force gravitate to the same patriot ideology, which is a belief that the government and economics are
controlled by a networks of elites. “I think the politicians need to realize they are there to serve the people. Leadership has forgotten who they represent—on both sides,” American government and economics teacher Dr. Jim Corbin said. Many Americans who are a part of the Tea Party movement have never been politically active. “I think [the Tea Party] will motivate people who normally sit on the side lines and watch [politics],” Corbin said. Tea Party members not only blame the country’s issues on democrats but republicans as well. Tea Party ideology is that both parties are leading America towards “socialistic tyranny”. “Both parties need to stop blaming
one another and work together to fix this recession we are in,” senior Brittani Acuff said. Tea Party members hope a strong leader will step up and head the movement, with mentions of Sarah Palin circulating. “I think the republicans will absorb some of the Tea Party ideas and make it part of their party’s platform,” junior Alexander Hall said. Although Tea Party activists have been labeled as “wing nuts”, racists and radicals, the party’s stated goal is to bring about a better America without sacrificing American’s personal freedoms. Regardless of one’s political beliefs, the Tea Party is raising awareness of current issues affecting the nation.
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Four earn school, county recognition TEACHERS RECEIVE AWARDS FOR COMMITMENT TO PROFESSION By RASHAD HARDING
Ron Borgon, Boone High School Teacher of the Year Ron Borgon is one of the deaf and hard of hearing teachers on campus. Borgon was nominated and elected by his fellow teachers. The gifts he received include a Starbucks gift bag, a “Teacher of the year” door sign and a $100 Master card. Hi-Lights: Why do you think you got this award? Ron Borgon: I think I got my award because people look at me, and they see that I care about my students, and I find new ways to make them successful. HL: How did you feel when you received this award? RB: I felt very humbled and proud that the other teachers thought so highly of me. HL: How long have you been working with Boone and OCPS? RB: Five years at Boone and five years at Oak Ridge. HL: What is your favorite part about your job? RB: My interaction with the kids. The sad thing is that some of their families can’t do sign language. HL: What do you get most out of your job? RB: The satisfaction of knowing that I’m helping students solve problems.
Ann Cadman, Boone High School and Orange County Support Person of the Year Ann Cadman is the College and Career Coordinator on campus. The Support Person of the Year goes to the staff member that shows excellence in a role that provides significant support to students, such as a counselor. Cadman not only earned this honor at the school level, she beat all other contenders in the entire county. Hi-Lights: Why do you think you got this award? Ann Cadman: I think I got the award because Boone staff are on the selection committee. HL: How did you feel when you received this award? AC: One hundred percent shocked. When they said my name, I thought I was going to faint. HL: How long have you been working with Boone and OCPS? AC: Fifty years for OCPS and 12 of them here. HL: What is your favorite part about your job? AC: Helping students and getting answers to their question. HL: What do you get most out of your job? AC: Personal satisfaction that I get to help others.
Christina McCall, Orange County Public Schools Reading Teacher of the Year Christina McCall is a reading teacher on campus. She works with students who did not pass FCAT Reading to help them improve their reading skills to pass FCAT and graduate. She was chosen by a selection committee and picked out of all Reading Teachers in Orange County. Hi-Lights: Why do you think you got this award? Christina McCall: I don’t know; probably because of the recommendation letters. HL: How did you feel when you received this award? CM: Shocked. I still am. HL: How long have you been working with Boone and OCPS? CM: This is my fourth year with Boone and 15 years with OCPS. HL: What is your favorite part about your job? CM: Working with kids. Getting kids that don’t like reading and at the end of the year they love it. HL: What do you get most out of your job? CM: Just knowing that a kid has learned to like reading.
Margaret McMillen, Orange County Public Schools Regional Reading Leader of the Year Margaret McMillen is currently principal. The Orange County Public Schools Regional Reading Leader of the Year is awarded to educators who are commited to promoting literacy. McMillen has been with OCPS for 30 years. Hi-Lights: Why do you think you got this award? Margaret McMillen: I do my best to support the reading programs at Boone. HL: How did you feel when you received this award? MM: Very honored and humbled. HL: How long have you been working with Boone and OCPS? MM: This is my fourth year with Boone and almost 30 years with OCPS. HL: What is your favorite part about your job? MM: My favorite part is helping the teachers help our students... our Braves. HL: What do you get most out of your job? MM: Student success. I’m grateful to have the opportunity to help students.
WHY DO THESE INDIVIDUALS DESERVE AWARDS? Ms. McCall’s way of teaching is efficient. She enjoys what she does and likes to help students. - bradley quinones, junior
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By KAREN JAEN Public opinion is what inspired senior Justin Townes to become a model. Not only did Townes feel driven by his peer’s comments and suggestions that told him he had the potential to become a model, but he himself also felt a desire to become a model. Although Townes never previously tried to pursue his preferred career, he received an e-mail last year inviting him to a audition presented by John Robert Powers Modeling School. This is an international school that has discovered stars from Disney Channel such as Brenda Song. The audition wasn’t only for modeling; it also included acting and singing which Townes was not informed of beforehand, but he continued with the audition. Townes auditioned and almost immediately got the attention of a talent scout. “[The talent scout] asked me to go to Los Angeles with a select chosen group to compete,� Townes said. After being invited to Los Angeles, Townes was placed into a series of lessons at John Robert Powers to help improve his acting and modeling before the competition. Prior to this audition,
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Townes had no experience in the modeling or acting world. “I learned how to do facial expressions, how to walk and improve my posture,� Townes said. The iPOP competition had competitions in four categories: acting, modeling, dancing and singing, which took place in one week’s time. Townes only participated in the acting and modeling categories. The modeling portion consisted of a fashion runway and a swimsuit competition. During the acting portion of the competition, Townes had to read a monologue and act out a scene; he also had to do a monologue for a commercial. Towne’s group received a callback for their performance in the acting portion. The most important thing for him was the support and comfort he received from the group of models he went with to Los Angeles. “[My favorite part] of the competition was the showcase at the end. The little kids did a Kidz Bop-themed performance; the older models did Twilight, which we auditioned for and got judged on. The judges placed them in either Team Edward or Team Jacob. [Team Jacob] dressed up as wolves and Team Edward’s
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Death of a hairstylist GUIDE TO FIND A NEW STYLIST
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ome feel that moving or breaking up with a long-term lover is the most stressful experience to happen in their lives. These people have obviously never had to lose a hairstylist. Sure your hairstylist has made you happy in the past, but sometimes it is just time to move on. Perhaps it’s an out of control situation, like he has decided to move to a new city or transition into another career. If this is the case, then spite his name and make a voodoo doll of him to take out the frustration you will surely experience in the future search for a perfect hairstylist. Yet there’s an even worse situation to consider. That is they’ve betrayed the cardinal rule of hairstyling- to make one look beautiful. Maybe the cut isn’t up to par, or the color has left you an over-processed hot mess. Whatever the situation, it’s time to break up. This is one of the rare instances that can justify a break-up by stating, “It’s not me, it’s you”. So if it’s time to say a final goodbye, don’t crawl into a pitiful hole of despair and suffer by wearing awful knit hats all spring. Instead, follow this list of tips on how to end the relationship. It’s like ripping off a band-aid. Be assertive. If he or she messes up, then as the customer you have the right to ask for a correction. He is entitled to give a product that makes one happy. Be completely assertive that this corrective service is to be done at no additional cost to you. Sometimes he or she may demand a return visit, especially if he or she has just over processed highlights or used another harsh chemical process. In this case, it is up to your discretion. Can you stand to look like a freak of nature until the next appointment? If the answer is no, it’s time to take matters into your own hands. Pay for your appointment and make a trip to Sally’s Beauty- the home of Do It Yourself correction color. Products like Second Nature by Clairol dye hair without harmful lift (a normal DIY hair color lifts color prior to depositing your chosen color, this can cause further damage and unusual effects), so that colors may be fixed without worsening the issue. Let the search begin. Finding a perfect hairstylist in Orlando is like trying to find a needle in a haystack. There are a thousand different beauty schools, like Paul Mitchell on Colonial, that release newbie stylists into the city salons and replace experienced stylists as they leave town. The city beautiful is seriously lacking in the beauty department. But don’t fret; there are those sparkling gems in the rough that, once one finds them, he or she will want to hold onto like a prized possession. Here are some basics for starting the search. Friends will backstab you. Often hairstylists serve as the keepers of the darkest secrets. They know every detail about everyone’s lives because when you get a haircut, you’re paying someone to not only make you beautiful but also to listen to you whine for an hour and a half. After all, hair appointments are the best forms of therapy. Point is, who is going to recommend their hairstylist when they know every detail about them? In order to protect their secrets, friends might recommend a relative who cuts hair, because it seems everyone is somehow related to a hairstylist. So, don’t trust friends when they recommend a stylist, you’ll surely be disappointed. Find a salon. Check out that salon you drive by every day that looks fun, cool, hip, trendy, modern or whatever floats your boat. Stop in and ask a few questions about the credentials of the salon. Are they new? What do they look for when they hire stylists? Does each stylist have his or her own area of expertise? If the answers and the price meet pre-established needs, then book an appointment. If not, then there is always another studio in Orlando to check out. Get your man (or woman). When it comes to picking a stylist, you should be aware that age, gender, sexual orientation and race do not matter. Ask for someone the salon owner suggests will serve the purpose you are after- whether it’s color, highlights, men’s hair or women’s hair. On your first appointment, ask about their previous places of employment. Where did they attend beauty school? How long have they been in the business? The answers to these questions should help to alleviate any built up nerves. Hopefully all of your hard work will have paid off and you’ll be able to have a hairstylist to call your own. See, that wasn’t so bad.
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Clubs help beautify campus By KAREN JAEN In an effort to beautify the school, about 40 campus groups will participate in the annual Green Up Boone, which takes place on March 20 from 8 a.m. to
noon. Each group has a designated area they are responsible for completing. Each group will clean up any trash present, weed the planters, prune trees and re-mulch the area. In conjunction with the City of Orlando’s Green Up Orlando project, the city supplies plants, mulch and tools necessary, as well as city workers who help direct the groups throughout the day. A city horticulturist will also be on site to help groups know which plants can be planted in direct sunlight and which need shade. The city will choose plants that will be the most durable and the least MORMAN photo/SYDNEY expensive to maintain. , ar While the event does have a direct ye st oone la
shows people that Boone is still a community school; it makes [students] want to be involved,” SGA sponsor Montgo mery Annett e said. - rebecca galatowitsch, junior SGA will provide donuts in the morning and water throughout the day. benefit on the appearance of the school, siblings are welcome too. and Parents sense administration hopes it will build a in attendance the more people more The ate. particip who of ownership in those covered. be “This event is a good opportunity ground that can teaches kids to Boone] Up “[Green for students. It helps raise awareness, we want Boone; for ibility respons take to ed and the students become motivat kids teaches It clean. school our keep to [They clean. and keep the campus nice junior clean,” ment should feel motivated] because we all to keep our environ said. “It also helps spend more time [on campus] than in Rebecca Galatowitsch outlook of our positive a have others our homes,” assistant principal Carlota school.” Mendoza-Iglesias said. Students who participate will receive SGA hopes the event will motivate hours of community service. four students to be active in their clubs or attending should meet in the Those club for those students who aren’t in a Commons at 8 a.m. for a brief be Kemosa to join one. from officials. “It brings people together, and it meeting and directions
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By AMANDA FL EMINGER From Zambia to Am MUSICIAN FUND TR erica, students have help others; they ch IPS WITH TALENT traveled the world oose to participate to youth pastor at First - Wood’s father, a in mission trips to Presbyterian Chur difference. Studen make a downtown Orla ch of Orlando loc ts who go on mission ated in nd o, tri encouraged him to ps pursue helping ot and receive a feelin go on mission trips g of gratitude. Each hers has been on five: tw . He does fundraisers to o to New Orleans, money needed for raise the Colorado. two to Tennessee their trips, which co and to sts roughly around Two such students $3,000. are senior Hollie Fa “It’s something to rrel and sophomor do during the sum Wood who have be e Braiden Wood said. mer that helps othe en on four and five rs,” trips, respectively. AFRICA EQUALS W oo d LI co FE m piles his musical tal PATH- Since the freshman year, Fa ent into fundraisin summer before by giving gu rrell has chosen to g for his trips itar lessons to anyo commit to missio every year. For tw ne who’s willing to n trips currently in a band, o weeks, she help learn. He is Be fo re You Exit, which s the needy in co such as Belize, So started as a Christia untries rock band and is no uth Africa, Zambi w n a a an co d nt Bolivia. emporary rock ba “I’m encouraged perform at church nd; yet, they still by the people I he activities. lp and seeing that though they don’ “Teaching guitar t have as much as even is a learning expe me, they are filled joy than the peop rience because yo with more from the student le [in America],” u learn s as they learn from yo Fa rre ll said. Though she has u, and you also ge feeling that you’re gone on multiple t the encouraging them trips, Zambia has the most influen to join a band them been Wood said. tial and life chan selves,” ging. She created activities and lesso English In the summer of ns to teach the ki 2007, Wood trave ds which inspired want to teach m led to New Orle her to for the first time. It ore than before; ans is his favorite of th the kids were so learn. Farrell felt excited to because while th e five trips he has she discovered he er done e, Wood received r calling. She now become an elemen the “Spiritual of wishes to award given to tary school teache Sourjn” whoever represen r in Africa. “They love and ap ted Christ throug actions the most. preciate learning. h their By living there, I’d share [the love of “I was amazingly get to God] 24-7,” Farre shocked; I didn’t ll said. There in Zambia, know what to do,” said. Farrell formed relat Wood ionships with thos helped, and to this Continuing his e she day, she remains in su m co m ntact with them. er mission trips “[I like most that leave the country , Wood plans to we can] learn fro this summer help m them,” Farrell “They’re more aw ing either in Boliv said. Dominican Republic. are of things and ia or the His church switc don’t take for gran little things.” hes sites every su ted the Whether he helps pl mmer. an t co ffee beans and set This summer, Farre in Bolivia, or vis up electricity poles ll plans to return to its orphanages an Zambia with friends plan to help an orph d helps rebuild an . They houses in the Domin anage, by serving th d repair ican Republic, W em, with the people Zambia two summers ood is excited abou they met in challenge. ago. t the “[My first trip] show “It’s my first trip ed me how exciting out of the country it is to serve others also experience othe , so I’m excited,” and to said. “It’ll be a differ r cultures,” Farrell sai Wood ent experience [b d. In Zambia, Farrell sai ec fo ause of the] differ od , we ather and languag d the people are mo ent e, but it’ll be fun.” re spiritually mature her church group, an Wood mostly plans than d together, they tea to co ch ntinue participating one another. “We teach them, within America. in mission trips they teach us,” Fa rrell said. “We shar the love of God as “R igh e t now, I wouldn’t we serve them an want to move to d at the same tim they open our eyes another country e, because it’d be [too] ex to their views as we treme, unless it do the same.” Wood said. “I fee wa s God’s calling,” l my calling is to be a musician and leader [while cont a youth inuing] mission tri ps in this country .”
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Hair donation aids others By LINDSEY DYE Provide a child with a sense of self confidence and normalcy by donating ten inches of hair to Locks of Love. “I donated my hair because I absolutely love children. I will do anything I can to help them when they are dealing with something so dangerous,” Media Specialist Robin Brillante said. Locks of Love (LoL) provides hairpieces to children 21 years and younger in the United States and Canada. These custom-fitted hair prosthetics are provided either free of charge or on a sliding scale based on the organization’s guidelines. Each hairpiece is made from donated human hair. “I was tired of my long hair and had been looking for a way to be selfless. My sister had donated a year before; she was what inspired me to do it,” junior Haley Guiette said. The most common misconception is that Locks of Love gives the natural looking wigs to cancer patients suffering from extensive chemotherapy. LoL was formed to help people with the illness of
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Alopecia, not cancer patients, although cancer patients have benefited from LoL. Alopecia is the medical condition of the loss of hair from the head or body, sometimes to the extent of baldness. “I thought about how I would like to contribute my hair to less fortunate people. Donating my hair made me feel really good, like I did something important with my life,” senior Nicole Leveille said. The hairpieces provided by LoL are different from a synthetic hairpiece because they form a vacuum seal that does not require any tape or glue. Only the wearer of the hairpiece can remove it by breaking the vacuum seal at the temples. The pieces are designed for children suffering long term or permanent hair loss; the vacuum fit can only function when there is no new hair growth. “I went to my friend’s mom, and she put my hair in a ponytail, and with no warning, she cut. I felt ten pounds lighter. With the hair tie still holding the free hair, I put it in an envelope to ship to Locks of Love. I got a letter a month later thanking me for my donation. I felt
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fulfilled,” Guiette said. Recipients are able to choose skin tone and hair color. All pieces are delivered long, so the recipient may style it to compliment his or her facial features. Children can receive up to eight hairpieces to be replaced every 18 months as needed. Children can swim, shower, play sports and not be worried about someone pulling their hairpiece out. The entire process of receiving a hairpiece takes between four and six months. “Donating hair made me feel extremely proud, I know some child will have a smile on their face because they don’t feel different,” Brillante, said. In cases where children are experiencing short term hair loss, usually due to chemotherapy treatments, they receive a synthetic hairpiece, which is a more immediate answer to their needs. Parents may request a hair piece for their child by visiting www.locksoflove. org or the child may be nominated by friends and family, also by visiting Locks of Love’s Web site.
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1 SPLASH. In the game against Cypress Creek, senior Bianca Parente shoots the ball. “Our team is working really well together and it really shows because we’re undefeated [in districts] so far this season. I think we’ll go really far because of how well we play together,” Parente said. The girls won the match, 22-2. 2 GET OPEN. Playing defense, junior Nicholas White looks for an open teammate. “We played our best out of all the years. Though we lost, surprisingly they scored less than ever,” White said. Winter Park won, 13-5. 3 SPLASH. With a Winter Park defender on her, senior Alexis McGee takes a shot at the goal. “It was a really rough game. It was definitely our hardest, but we played well as a team,” McGee, who plays hole d, said. The girls are ranked second in the Orlando Sentinel Super 6.
Teams drown competition Girls start season perfect in district play By JUSTIN KANE One goal is on the mind of the girls water polo team: defend the district title. After finishing 14-2 last year the girls look to repeat their success even after losing 13 key players. Predominantly underclassmen, the team is filled with inexperience as well as new talent. “We are working hard, and we have a very strong junior class,” Creighton said. “With hard work and determination, the underclassmen will step up and lead the team.” Nicole Regan is one of the nine returning players helping lead the new players. “We have to better the inexperienced,” Regan said. “The best we can do is push on and not think of the loss [of players] but think of what we can do now.” Leading the team on defense is senior goalie Taylor Reeves. Reeves, who is in her fourth year playing on the team, received the honor of making the 2009 National Interscholastic
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Swimming Coaches Association All-America Water Polo team. “Water polo means a lot to me,” Reeves said. “It helps me relieve stress from the week when I participate.” Starting the year at home with district play, the girls faced Colonial on Feb. 25. Reeves did not allow any goals and senior Alexis McGee led the attack with seven goals. Defensively, junior Alexa Rossi had seven steals and McGee had three. The girls then traveled to Winter Springs to face the non-district Bears. Winter Springs scored more than Colonial, scoring three goals. But senior Bianca Parente scored three goals and McGee scored one, giving the girls a 4-3 victory and a 2-0 record. For the second straight game, Rossi again had seven steals and McGee had two. The girls improved their record to 3-0 (2-0 in district) after a blow out victory over Cypress Creek winning 22-2. McGee led all scorers with five goals. At the Wildcat Invitational on March 6, they faced Gulliver, Ransom, St. Andrews and St. Thomas; four of the top teams in the
state according to coach Creighton. They finished with three loses and a win over St. Thomas. Again, McGee led all scorers in the tournament with 10 goals. In the highly anticipated game, the girls faced off against rival Winter Park, who is ranked first in the Orlando Sentinel Super 6, March 13. Despite their best efforts the girls couldn’t hold the Wildcats and lost 1-14.
New players present challenges By COOPER BROCK Tomorrow, the boys’ water polo team plays two away games against Oviedo at 10 a.m. and Lake Brantley, who is ranked fourth in the Orlando Sentinel Super 6, at 2 p.m. Having lost the last five games, the team hopes to secure two more wins to balance their 4-5 record. They originally planned to start this season with an advantageous home game schedule, but due to weather conditions two out of the three games early in the season were cancelled. Despite the bitter cold, the boys began their season dominating Colonial with a 23-3
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blowout game. Mark Hendryx lead the team in points by scoring first and scoring several times after that for a total of 11 points. Also scoring were seniors Adam Brunson and Kyle Adams along with juniors Taylor Crenshaw and Nicholas White. Freshman Brendan Ellixson scored the final goal. “It was a great game to start with because it really helped provide a solid start to a hopefully solid season,” Ellixson said. Leading up to that first game, the team had been practicing new strategies to focus on having a solid defense and an effective offense. Brunson and Hendryx have provided the defensive resistance that is keeping the boys in the running for districts. In the game against Winter Park on March 13, Brunson had 10 blocks. Though the boys lost, 13-5, to the Wildcats who are 10-2 and ranked first in the Sentinel Super 6, they did score more points in this game than the past two years combined. “This is really a rebuilding year,” Creighton said. “A lot of seniors left us last year and now we’re taking in many newcomers to support the team.”
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Boys cross paths with Winter Park LACROSSE TEAM STARTS SEASON WITH SOLID RECORD
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By COOPER BROCK Tonight the boys varsity lacrosse team faces off against Colonial. Last week, the boys beat rival Winter Park. This season, WP is ranked 7th in the region, with Boone in 10th. WP’s team is made of players who have played together since youth leagues. Eight games into their season, the boys’ varsity lacrosse team came out swinging with a 6-2 start. According to sophomore John Kissick, the team has taken advantage of their relatively easy start. Kissick, a starting forward, broke school scoring records as a freshman and has scored 15 goals to date. Halfway into the season, the boys have created a solid foundation on which they can build upon as they head into their more challenging games. “We have a lot of tough opponents but none that we can’t handle. We have a strong offense and though we haven’t put up big numbers, we have the talent to succeed,” Kissick said. Timber Creek turned out to be more than they could handle as they lost 8-18. Though scoring eight goals, Timber Creek found gaps in the defense and were able to attack the goal. Team goals include winning a
third district title and having a wellplayed season. With a major district game tonight looming over the team, they will focus on playing their strengths. “Our defense is the backbone of the team, and players like Spencer Wiles, Brandon Velasquez and Michael McDowell are a major part of that,” coach Elliot Whitton said. Between them, Wiles, Velasquez and McDowell have recovered 57 ground balls, performed two assists and have served 16.5 minutes in the penalty box. Sophomore goalie Thomas McClane is also a major part of the defensive effort with 47 saves to keep the boys in the running for districts. “The key offensive players are mainly Billy McClellan and Andrew Conley. They been on the team for a while so they’re smarter and know what to do,” McClane said. McClellan, a starting forward, has scored 8 out of 19 attempts, and has performed 15 assists. Conley has scored 11 of 46 attempts, performed 11 assists and recovered 23 ground balls. If the boys manage to beat Colonial tonight they will be 7-2, and depending on the performance during the game, they could overtake WP in the rankings.
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STICKWORK. In the game against Trinity Prep, senior Brandon Velazquez recovers a ground ball. “They had a really small team,” Velasquez said. “We weren’t sure what to expect but we pulled out with a win.” The boys beat the Saints, 15-5.
Varsity girls lacrosse checks old standards TEAM CRADLES SUCCESSFUL SEASON
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CHECK IT. After receiving a pass, senior Melinda Rose runs away from her Bishop Moore opponents. “[Lacrosse] is something special to me because I only picked it up last year and I have tried to get really good at it in a short amount of time,” Rose said. The girls lost 15-14 against Bishop Moore.
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By CATHERINE PORTER Light radiates from above and those watching huddle under blankets as the varsity girls lacrosse team faces a rough battle against University High School in the last quarter. With one player injured and the clock running out, the girls took a slim lead, ending 14-13. “[The difference between past seasons and this season] is our talent—our players’ skill has gotten worlds better,” senior co-captain Carolina Garcia said. “I’m really proud of us; we’re beating teams we haven’t expected to beat.” With new coach Christina Marvin and a 6-2 record thus far, the girls are approaching their season with a new mentality. They have only lost to their two toughest opponents, Bishop Moore 15-14, and Lake Highland 7-17. “Instead of walking, we run and we’re more serious at practice. We have more plays this year and our transitions have gotten a lot better. We have more confidence in each other; more people have been stepping up,” goalie Elizabeth Miller,
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sophomore, said. Marvin, who coached the girls along with Oviedo High School during fall ball, stresses conditioning as one of the main ways to improve performance. “I push them really hard; I push them to their limits. I try to lead by example--I actually play in practice with them. If I can’t physically do it, then I can’t expect them to do it,” Marvin said. Returning from a season with a 4-7 record, the team has seen improvement in offense, defense and player performance. Shannan Edwards, a co-captain and attacker, is currently speaking to Presbyterian College, University of Detroit-Mercy and University of Notre Dame concerning a scholarship for lacrosse. “I’ve worked really hard and so far it’s paid off. I’ve had to give up a lot of things to play in college,” Edwards said. “It was kind of overwhelming [when I first got contacted about a scholarship]; I didn’t think that I was on that level you see on TV. I thought, ‘Oh that’ll never be me’.”
In the last quarter of the game against University, Edwards sustained her fifth concussion. Although it has not affected her performance, injuries are a constant threat to athletic scholarships. “When it first happened, I blacked out for a couple seconds. Everything was blurry and my head was throbbing. It kind of upset me because I couldn’t go back in. It was a flagrant move and completely intentional, so it shouldn’t have happened. It was a minor concussion though, so I’m not worried,” Edwards said. There are three games left before districts, the toughest game of which will be against Winter Park. In districts, the girls will face either Lake Highland or Bishop Moore once again. “[Districts are] going to be tough. We’re having practices over spring break [in order to prepare],” Edwards said. “We can beat them, I know we can. We just have to work hard and stay focused.” The girls play Cypress Creek tonight at 6 p.m. at home.
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By JESSICA MCCOY Next Wednesday will be the fourth boys weightlifting match of the season. Taking place at home the boys will compete against Jones and Oak Ridge high schools. The majority of the boys on the team lift to stay conditioned for football season. Practicing everyday after school for one to two hours, the boys have a common goal to succeed as a team as well as on a personal level. “I expect to improve my lifting by the end of the year. I’d like to improve to lifting 215 by practicing everyday and staying rested,” sophomore Dominick Cox, second year lifter, said. “We have a lot of hard workers that show up everyday and put their share of work in.” The boys try every match to improve their personal best. Senior, Randall Short described it as, “you try to beat yourself”. Short is in the 300-pound weight class and his personal best of the clean and jerk and bench press is 525 pound total. “I increase my weight every week in hopes that I meet my goal for the end of the season, [which is] 600,” Short, third year lifter, said. The boys won their first match against Winter Park High School on Wednesday, March 3. Their current record is 2-1. “I look forward to every match, each one is a new beginning,” coach Paul Pope said. The team has high goals for metros and finals as well. Pope’s goals for the team include winning the majority of their meets and to place in the top three in the Metro Conference. The boys came in at fifth place last year and hope to do better this season. “We want to do as best as we can do in every match; and
HEAVY LIFTING. Before the match against Winter Park, freshman Steven Treu prepares to bench press. “My favorite parts are just getting into shape, learning responsibility and team work,” Treu said. Treu’s personal best of the clean and jerk and bench press 375 total.The boys won the match. photo/CALEY BROCK
place as high as possible in metros,” assistant coach Glenn Listort said. “[My personal goal is] to help the kids achieve their maximum potential.” In addition to assistant coaching the boys’ team, Listort also coaches the girls season in the winter. With 24 lifters, the team is a predominately young team with eight seniors. “[Our strength] is our youth and enthusiasm; we have a
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IT’S MARCH MADNESS BABY By JUSTIN KANE Sixty-five teams are about to battle it out for a chance to be crowned the national champion of the college basketball world. The teams are selected by 30 automatic bids who are conference winners and 35 “at-large” teams who are selected based on factors such as rankings, wins-losses and rating percentage index. The 64th and 65th team selected for the tournament plays a “play-in game” in Dayton, Ohio. The winner of this game becomes the last16 seed and faces one of the number one seeds. The bracket is split into four regions: East, West, Midwest
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and South. The selection committee seeds teams in an “S” pattern, with the highest #1 seed in the same region plays the lowest #16 seed, while the #2 team plays the #15. The effect of this seeding structure ensures that the better seeded a team is, the worse seeded their opponents will be. Since the 65 team tournament began in 2001, millions of Americans participate in office pools and underground gambling to see who can come up with a near perfect bracket. The odds for correctly picking a bracket are 18.4 quintillion to 1. People from all ages participate in pools. Even on campus
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Fourth Round March 27 - 28
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some participate in bracket pools. “We had about 20 people in our pool and I needed a way to get some money,” a junior boy* said. The entire tournament is available in high definition and is broadcasted on CBS. The first round of the tournament starts March 18 and ends April 5 with the national championship game. CBS also launched March Madness On Demand, which is a free Web site that allows one to watch every game of the tournament for free. *name witheld
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Kentucky (1)
Kansas (1) Kentucky (1)
Kansas (1)
East Tennessee (16)
Lehigh (16) Kentucky (1)
Kansas (1)
Texas (8)
EAST Syracuse, NY
Texas (8)
UNLV (8)
MIDWEST St. Louis, MO
UNLV (8)
Wake Forest (9)
Northern Iowa (9) Kentucky (1)
Kansas (1)
Temple (5)
Michigan St (5) Cornell (12)
Michigan St (5)
Cornell (12)
New Mexico St (12) Wisconsin (4)
Maryland (4)
Wisconsin (4)
Maryland (4) Wisconsin (4)
Maryland (4)
Wofford (13)
Houston (13) Kentucky (1)
Kansas (1)
Marquette (6)
Tennessee (6) Marquette (6)
Tennessee (6)
Washington (11)
San Diego St (11) New Mexico (3)
Tennessee (6)
New Mexico (3)
Georgetown (3) New Mexico (3)
Georgetown (3)
Montana (14)
Ohio (14)
Final & Final Four Indianapolis, IN West Virginia (2)
Tennessee (6)
Clemson (7)
Oklahoma State (7) Clemson (7)
Oklahoma State (7)
Missouri (10)
Georgia Tech (10) West Virginia (2)
Ohio St (2)
West Virginia (2)
Ohio St (2)
National Champion West Virginia (2)
Ohio St (2)
Morgan St (15)
UC Santa Barbara (15)
Duke (1) Duke (1)
Duke (1)
Kansas (1) Syracuse (1)
SOUTH Houston, Tx
Duke (1)
Syracuse (1)
WEST Salt Lake City, UT
APB/Winthrop (16)
Vermont (16)
Duke (1)
Syracuse (1)
California (8)
Gonzaga (8) California (8)
Florida St (9)
Louisville (9)
Florida St (9) Duke (1)
Syracuse (1)
Texas A&M (5)
Butler (5) Texas A&M (5)
Butler (5)
Utah St (12)
UTEP (12) Texas A&M (5)
Vanderbilt (4)
Purdue (4)
Vanderbilt (4) Siena (13)
Vanderbilt (4)
Siena (13)
Murray St (13) Duke (1)
Syracuse (1)
Notre Dame (6)
Xavier (6) Notre Dame (6)
Xavier (6)
Old Dominion (11)
Minnesota (11) Baylor (3)
Pittsburgh (3)
Baylor (3)
Pittsburgh (3) Baylor (3)
Pittsburgh (3)
Sam Houston St (14)
Oakland (14) Villanova (2)
Pittsburgh (3)
Richmond (7)
BYU (7) Saint Mary's (10)
Florida (10)
Saint Mary's (10)
Florida (10) Villanova (2)
Florida (10)
Villanova (2)
Kansas St (2) Villanova (2)
Kansas St (2)
Robert Morris (15)
North Texas (15)
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The camaraderie between all the schools’ fans really gets me excited.
It’s all about the love of the game. - wesley caplan, junior
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The competition between my friends to see who has the best knowledge of the game is why I participate. - walker jordan, junior
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oo many sports are suffering from coach-separation syndrome. There are countless sports on campus whose coaches have jobs in other places, whether they are teachers at another school or a professional elsewhere. Although many of them are great coaches, their absence during the school day poses a major problem to both the athletes and the campus community. If a person is making a commitment to be a coach, then that coach also needs to make a commitment to be on campus as either a teacher or administrator. It is true that many other jobs pay better than being a teacher or administrator and coaches have every right to pursue whatever career they desire. In that case though, they should relinquish their coaching responsibilities to another person on campus. Life on campus is interpersonal. Teachers are close with the students and there is an established mood on campus, one of companionship and comfort. Coaches located off campus remove themselves and the sport from the campus community. Sports are partly defined by their coach; football with Ziglar, basketball with Anderson, cross country with Katauskas. The personality of the coaches and their ties to the campus generate interest in their sports and meld them into campus life. There is no reason why a school of 162 teachers should not be able to find a coach. Also, if need be, the school could grab a staff member, one who usually would not coach, and use he or she as a coach. Another alternative would be for the school to hire some of its teachers on more than academic merit, hiring them as a coach as well. Contact is another issue with coaches working elsewhere during the day. Students constantly have questions about sports, whether it be try-out times, games or simply questions about the program. If a coach is on campus during the school day then all someone would need to do is simply go visit the coach and get their questions answered, quickly and easily. When coaches are off performing their day jobs somewhere else, contact becomes extremely difficult. A student or parent could always e-mail the coach, but often times that e-mail gets lost in the stream of other e-mails the coach has and the student never receives a response or the coach completely forgets. Oftentimes it takes coaches days or even weeks to respond, and by that time their e-mail was pointless. Calling the coach is also an option, but no coach wants to make his or her phone numbers available to the general public at the risk of experiencing a wave of unnecessary calls. The greatest benefit about being a coach on campus is being able to keep track of the student-athletes. As members of one of the sports teams on campus, students take responsibility as a role model; they need to keep their attitude, conduct and grades in check. Any student-athlete who fails to meet such standards should not be given the privilege to play on one of the teams. When coaches are on campus they are better able to keep track of these students and are significantly more cognizant of how they behaves at school. Outside coaches don’t understand all that goes on with their athletes during a school day. They disregard bad conduct, grades, or absences because they cannot easily keep track of them. By being on campus coaches can then monitor things such as absences which determine whether or not an athlete is legally allowed to play in a game or not. Numerous coaches make frequent visits to classrooms to make sure their students are doing well and even make sure they are wearing the proper attire on game days. This allows coaches to have control over how their sport is perceived as a result of how the players act. This leaves less room for misbehaving on the part of the studentathletes. The personality of coaches becomes intertwined with the campus and establishes an identity and mood for their respective sport. If they are willing to make the commitment to the sport, they need to also make the commitment to the campus, the athletes and the community.
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ne of the most controversial topics of any conversation is the support of gay rights. People have mixed feelings and opinions on the subject. However, the entertainment industry, including television and celebrities, has done a tremendous amount of work to show its support for people no matter their sexual orientation. Not only is celebrity support helpful, but it is also necessary because their voice is heard by millions. Homosexuality has been frowned upon by religious groups and people because they say that the bible states marriage to be between a man and a woman, therefore making any other combination unacceptable and immoral. However, there is more than just marriage on the line for gay individuals; other issues like adoption, family rights and equal opportunities are also on the line. Discrimination against a homosexual employee in the workplace, such as being let go, is prohibited in 13 states. While this is good, this also means that 37 other states have the right to fire an individual once they discover an employee is gay. Another eight states have laws against discrimination due to orientation in the public workplace only. Gay individuals deserve the same opportunities and responsibilities as any other American, including the right to marry, get a job and adopt. The highest amount of dedication a celebrity can show to a cause is vocalizing his or her support. Pop star Lady Gaga spoke at the Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender National
Celebrities raise awareness CONTROVERSIAL DECISIONS CAUSE GRATEFULNESS Equality march in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 11, 2009. During Gaga’s speech, she personally addressed President Barack Obama by saying, “Obama, I know that you’re listening. We will continue to push you and your administration to bring your words of promise for change to a reality. We need change now. We demand action now.” At the same rally, actress Cynthia Nixon, a well-known gay actress from Sex and the City, orated on the subject of gay marriage and how important it is for equal rights to be provided to anyone that wishes to marry someone else. Nixon said, “This movement is not just about our ability to get married, it’s not about our ability to throw a big party and invite all our friends, it’s not even about our ability to stand up publicly and declare our love with the person we want to spend the rest of our lives with. It is about demanding equal rights, equal responsibilities, equal opportunities, equal treatment and equal protection under the law for gay individuals across America.” Gaga and Nixon’s decisions to support the gay community are highly appreciated by gay individuals because having somebody with power support a cause in need of help, pushes the actions being taken by lawmakers and other officials to help create the equal rights LGBT Americans deserve under the constitution of the United States. Not only is sharing one’s thoughts a fantastic way to help get the message across about equal rights for LGBT individuals, but releasing ads for support also has an impact on the subject. One of the most recent ads supporting gay equality is the NOH8 (No Hate) campaign, which is a silent protest against
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the banning of same sex marriage in California. The ads feature a number of celebrities who support the act including Pete Wentz, Kathy Griffin, Holly Madison, Bridget Marquardt, Kim Kardashian, Lucas Grabeel, Ashlee Simpson and Holly Montag as well as other celebrities ranging from the A-list to D-list. The most influential supporter of the NOH8 campaign is Cindy McCain, the wife of former presidential candidate John McCain, a republican who supports gay rights. She has inspired and shocked many individuals by posing for this shoot. She decided to support the cause after her daughter posed for the same campaign. Another ad that spread across Internet sites everywhere was Hilary Duff and Wanda Sykes’ participation in the ThinkB4YouSpeak campaign which featured both Duff and Sykes telling individuals how inappropriate it is to say “that’s so gay” when you mean that something is dumb or stupid. Celebrities supporting the gay community in pro-equality ads are a fantastic way to relay the message of how important it is to solve the issue of equality for gay individuals in America. The entertainment industry has done a magnificent job in support, and hopefully one day lawmakers will understand the need to give equal rights to all individuals.
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Book: The Catcher in the Rye Author: J.D. Salinger Price: $13 Publisher: Back Bay Books ISBN: 9780-31676917-4
By EMILY O’LOANE Almost every teenager agrees that life is unfair, filled to the brim with decisions, disillusionment and pressure. In J.D. Salinger’s The Catcher in the Rye, Holden Caulfield joins in on this baffled journey through life and provides a companion for any adolescent struggling with the frustrations that accompany coming of age. The Catcher in the Rye has sold over 65 million copies since it was first published in 1951. The book was originally written for an adult audience, which explains some of the more risqué parts, such as Holden’s encounter with a prostitute and a pedophilic encounter with one of his teachers. The book made it to the number one spot on the New York Times bestseller list within the first week it released, and it continues to be a popular choice among readers, especially adolescent readers, today. It has recently risen to prominence again with the death of reclusive author J.D. Salinger, who wrote several other critically-acclaimed short story collections such as Franny and Zooey, none as popular as The Catcher in the Rye though. The Catcher in the Rye follows
Holden during the five days after he gets kicked out of Pencey Academy, a prep school which, according to him, is filled with “phonies” and jerks. The reader follows as he leaves school and takes refuge in a hotel in New York City. The novel is a stream of consciousness adventure, filled with seemingly random scenes that actually provide penetrating insight into a modern teenager’s state of mind. One second Holden will be dreaming about his ex-girlfriend, and the next second he is breaking into his house to talk to his sister. Though the book on first read may seem aimless, Holden’s account of his five days wandering through New York City accomplishes more than just providing an entertaining and humorous story. Holden’s escapades remind readers of the trepidations and obstacles in their own life. From getting kicked out of boarding school to getting hit on by his teacher, Holden’s cynicism and pessimism in the face of adversity actually provide a sense of hope to the reader. No matter how messed up or confused one is, Holden is in the same situation, blaming the “phonies” in the world right there with you. Like many teenagers, Holden
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obviously has little control over his life. All he knows is he hates the world he is in, and his commentary about this world rings as humorously true today as it did in 1951. His rants against “phonies” and the uselessness of school still pertain to modern day high schoolers who are struggling to find their identity in a school full of trendy look-alikes. Holden doesn’t hold back when criticizing his world; he embodies the confusion and overall teenage angst that will forever dominate adolescent life. Despite the fact that his character was written over 50 years ago, Holden still remains the voice of the modern American teenager.
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ASSORTMENT. At a garage sale in Conway, tables are neatly organized by category in order to be visually appealing and undaunting. “Presentation is one of the most important parts of garage sales,” Assistant Principal Dr. Oleh Bula said. With the price clearly marked, the sale was organized into five categories: bathroom accessories, purses, clothing, novelty items and collectibles. photos/CATHERINE PORTER
Trend benefits consumer, environment GARAGE SALES PROVE TO HAVE ECONOMICAL ADVANTAGES
By CATHERINE PORTER On any given Saturday morning, one can see the signs. From fluorescent posters staked in the ground to groups of tables lining the streets, the telltale signatures of garage sales are everywhere. In an age where everyone from a neighbor to Tori Spelling is holding one, the trend of garage sales is becoming increasingly prevalent. No longer a way to merely pass on junk, it has morphed into a way to support a green and economical lifestyle. “[As a society], we want to use resources more efficiently with less waste; garage sales do that. You take something that you don’t place value in and sell it to someone else,” economics teacher Richard Houston said.
An economical alternative to conventional buying, garage sales provide multiple benefits. Not only is one able to purchase an item for a reduced price but is also able to participate in a “green” lifestyle by reusing the item. By not purchasing the item’s newly manufactured counterpart, one is able to prevent unnecessary use of water, energy, timber, petroleum and other natural resources. “Garage sales are a fantastic way to go green; you’re recycling your stuff instead of just throwing it away,” sophomore Karina Ferreira said. As the pool of buyers and sellers grows, services crop up to help match the two. The formation of eBay and Craigslist was only the beginning; now sites such as weekendtreasure.
com and garagesalehunter.com match buyers and sellers based on items offered, location and dates. Weekend treasure boasted a record of 3,000 sales posted a week. “The whole deal with matching up buyers and sellers across the country is great; we get more use out of the stuff we produce,” Houston said. As the nation continues to battle a recession, the mantra of frugal living emanates from every corner of the media. For freshman Hannah Via, garage sales provide a way to successfully shop on a student’s budget. “A lot of my stuff is actually from garage sales. I get really excited when I find something that is cool that I got for really cheap. You can find some pretty good
quality stuff if you look hard enough,” Via said. For Assistant Principal Dr. Oleh Bula, additional benefits can be wrought from the actual process of holding a sale. “[Holding a garage sale is] a good experience. You learn sales, marketing, communication and haggling. It’s important that kids learn the sales and marketing side of things,” Bula said. While garage sales are economical and environmentally friendly, downsides exist as well. When considering a purchase, one should check the item for flaws. Though it may be greatly reduced in price, it may not be worth the cost it if does not function. However, when utilized correctly, garage sales can be beneficial to both the seller and buyer.
organize your garage sale. Place things in similar categories to make things easy to find Advertise. Flace notices in the paper and set up flourescent signs around town Plan ahead. Make sure there are no competing garage sales nearby
Finds $4
A bowling ball with minor scratches, though still useable
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Lamp from a pair, $5 each or $8 for the set. Functional and in good condition
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Antique writing desk with cubbies and drawers. Has a fold down writing surface
$5
Five colored floor lamp with adjustable settings. Could be an inexpensive addition to any dorm room
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Twist Asian proves lackluster RESTAURANT IS AVERAGE COMPARED TO OTHER ASIAN CUISINES
By KATIE EDWARDS From dishes like Panang Curry Beef ($14) in a curry peanut sauce or Crispy Orange Chicken ($13) in a mandarin sweet orange sauce, one’s taste buds can be satisfied at Twist Asian Fusion Hibachi and Bar. This newly opened restaurant is a nice addition to the growing and developing SODO plaza on Orange Avenue. Twist is a hibachi-style restaurant where the food is displayed while the chef cooks it on a hot stove top; it’s similar to Kobe’s Steakhouse or Wasabi in Winter Park. One may choose between regular dining or hibachi-style. It costs between $20 and $40 a person for the hibachi-style dining depending on whether one gets a hibachi meal with one meat or a surf and turf combo. The hibachi dinner is served with Miso soup, ginger salad, vegetables, fried rice and noodles. The Satay of Chicken appetizer with a peanut sauce ($7) comes with four generous size chicken skewers with a cup of the peanut sauce on the side. The Imperial Vegetable Spring Roll or Egg Roll ($4)comes with two spring rolls or egg rolls stuffed with vegetables and a side of sweet and sour sauce. The atmosphere is contemporary and upscale. Twist has simple, yet stylish
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EAT UP. The Pad Thai ($13) at Twist Asian Fusion was a plentiful serving of the traditional Thai cuisine. This pan-fried noodle dish has a sweet and savory sauce with bits of peanuts, chicken and vegetables. decor. It could serve as a place for a romantic date with low lighting or, on the flip side, a nice family gathering. The dining area is spacious and is able to accommodate large groups. With Twist having an array of
Japanese, Thai and Chinese dishes, it creates a well balanced menu. One of Twist’s highlighted salads is the Twist House Salad ($4) with fresh iceberg lettuce, tomatoes and sliced avocado topped with a ginger dressing.
There is also a variety of rice and noodle dishes and a sushi bar with a choice of 20 different sushi rolls, including the Spicy roll with choice of tuna, salmon, yellowtail or kanis stick. The service was friendly. Customers were never left without a full glass of water. It is understandable that they want to treat their guests with the upmost quality, but it reached a point where it was overkill. The wait is no more than 20 minutes for food. At the time of the Hi-Lights staff’s visit, there were only two other diners, so maybe that is why our group received such personal attention. Another one of the restaurant’s signature dishes is their Singapore Rice Noodles ($10) with shrimp and chicken and vermicelli in a curry sauce. While it had the curry flavor, this noodle dish lacked the spice advertised that one expects when eating curry, especially since the guest requested it to be seasoned “hot”. The average price is around $15 per person in the regular dining area. Twist Asian Fusion is new and just making its mark in the community. The food is pleasing, the service was friendly and the atmosphere sets the mood for a nice but casual meal with family and friends or a significant other.
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• Newly located on Orange Avenue in the SODO plaza • Hibachi-style restaurant located on one half and regular dining on the other half • Serves a combination of Chinese, Japanese and Thai food • A sushi bar is located inside
New device does not Flo right
By BRENDAN HALL With the introduction of the Flo TV, modern advancements in technology have once again provided an opportunity for people to be lazy on-the-go. No longer do people have the time or patience to just sit down and watch television, and no longer do they have to. The Flo TV comes in at an unappealing $249, an extremely high price for such a small appliance, with a $14.99/month fee after the six-month trial ends. The screen is 320x240 pixels, about 3.5 inches. The touch screen is convenient and helps satisfy the withdrawals the users may be experiencing from not fumbling around with their iTouch. The screen appears to be too small, but it is actually just right and there are no problems with visibility. Sound, however, is a different story. The portable television offers a headphone jack, which is strongly recommended as the speaker’s sound tends to come off a bit digitalized. The television offers 10 channels, including Adult Swim, CBS Mobile, CNBC, Comedy Central, Fox News Channel, MSNBC, MTV, NBC 2Go, Nickelodeon and a FLO TV Preview channel. What is astonishing is that smart phone users could obtain significantly more channels on their
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cell phones with programs such as Pocket Live TV which broadcasts over 100 channels for the same monthly price of $14.99. The Flo TV, however, does have somewhat of an upside. It is simple and easy to navigate, and would thus make a great gadget to entertain children with on small road trips, provided that it is within the 100 metropolitan cities Flo services. Also, the battery life is surprisingly long as the product claims to allow over five hours of television on a full battery. Overall, the Flo portable television just didn’t flow right; the combination of the absurdly high price with the lackluster display performance gives it a highly negative reception. Rather than burn $250, it would be smarter to simply invest in a smart phone with television capability.
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Motion City Soundtrack
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UPCOMING CONCERTS Who: Alkaline Trio Where: House of Blues, 1490 E. Lake Buena Vista Dr. When: March 22, 6:30 p.m. Why: This American punk rock band formed in 1996 and
was featured on MTV and other music channels with their release of “Stupid Kid” and “Private Eye” in 2001. They have released seven albums throughout their career, their latest being This Addiction released in February.
Who: Dashboard Confessional Where: House of Blues, 1490 E. Lake Buena Vista Dr. When: April 16, 8 p.m. Why: Originally from Florida, this band launched their
career in 2000. They won the MTV2 award for their first video “Screaming Infidelities” in 2002, beating out Norah Jones and The Strokes. Their third album A Mark, A Mission, A Brand, A Scar released in 2003 and climbed to number two on the Billboard charts. They released their latest album Alter the Ending in November 2009.
Who: Motion City Soundtrack Where: House of Blues, 1490 E. Lake Buena Vista Dr. When: March 10, 8:30 p.m. Why: Formed in 1997, this band released their debut
album, I Am The Movie in 2002; although the album wasn’t as successful as those following, it set the foundation for their other songs. Motion City Soundtrack’s second album, Commit to this Memory, released in 2004, was produced by Blink 182’s Mark Hoppus; he is also featured on the album. The band’s music has also been featured in various movies and TV shows such as Accepted, 17 Again, Hotel for Dogs and Gossip Girl.
UPCOMING CD’S
What: Thank Me Later Who: Drake Where: $11.99 at For Your Entertainment (FYE) When: March 30 Why: Originally known for playing Jimmy on Degrassi:
The Next Generation, Drake has recently become a popular rapper. He has a close affiliation with Young Money Entertainment and has released two singles, “Best I Ever Had” and “Successful.” He has also been featured in the single “Bedrock” by Young Money featuring Nicki Minaj, Tyga, Jae Millz and Gudda Gudda. Thank Me Later will be Drake’s first studio album.
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The Runaways
What: My World 2.0 Who: Justin Bieber Where: $12.99 at For Your Entertainment (FYE)
When: March 23 Why: Bieber became known
in November 2009 with the release of his first album My World. The album featured the Billboard chart-topping single “One Time”. The 16-year-old has made appearances on various shows such as Chelsea Lately and The Ellen DeGeneres Show. He performed for President Barack Obama and his family on Christmas in Washington, D.C. Bieber was also featured on the 25th anniversary edition of the song “We Are The World.”
UPCOMING MOVIES What: The Runaways, Drama/Music, rated R Who: Floria Sigismondi (Director), Kristen Stewart (Joan
Jett), Dakota Fanning (Cherie Currie), Alia Shawkat (Robin), Scout Taylor-Compton (Lita Ford), Stella Maeve (Sandy West)
When: March 19 Why: Based on the book Neon Angel by Cherie Currie, the
movie tells the story of being a rockstar in the 1970’s band The Runaways and their quick rise to fame. The band begins their escapade as the first all-girl rock band to ever have broken into the mainstream rock scene.
What: Date Night,
Comedy, rated PG-13
Who: Shawn Levy
(Director), Steve Carell (Phil Foster), Tina Fey (Clara Foster), James Franco (Chase Myers), Ray Liotta (Joe Miletto)
When: April 9 Why: This film
illustrates the life of a bored, domestic New York City couple. In an attempt to spice up their routine Friday night date, they find themselves in a series of unfortunate events.
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What:
The Last Song, Drama/Romance, rated PG
Who:
Julie Anne Robinson (Director), Miley Cyrus (Veronica ‘Ronnie’ Miller), Greg Rinnear (Steve Miller), Bobby Coleman (Jonah Miller), Liam Hensworth (Will Blakelee)
When: April 2 Why: Based on the book
by Nicholas Sparks, the movie tells the story of Veronica Miller’s life, which completely alters when her parents divorce. Three years later, she is living in New York with her mother while her father resides on Tybee Island, Georgia. After Miller becomes angry and rebellious, Miller’s mother convinces her to spend a summer with her dad.
UPCOMING BOOKS What: Bite Me: A Love Story
Who: Christopher Moore When: March 23 Why: As the third
installment in Moore’s trilogy, this new addition tells the story of a vampire cat roaming the streets of San Francisco. The only people who are capable of getting rid of the cat are a goth girl named Abby Normal and her brainiac boyfriend, who are both human. Abby calls on the help of her masters, vampire lovers Jody and Tommy, to rid the city of the cat. However, the Marina Safeway night crew is also looking for the vampire cat as it is a hobby of theirs.
What: The Sheen on the Silk Who: Anne Perry When: March 23 Why: During the 13th century, physician Anne Zarides
arrives in the Byzantine Empire to find out why her brother was accused of murdering Besarion Comnenos. On her quest to find the truth she learns about the quarrels between the Orthodox and Latin church.
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the challenge caption writing
Think you have what it takes to be a member of the Hi-Lights staff? Now is your chance to prove it! Below is a test designed to recreate daily challenges faced by staff members. Fill out the answer card, cut it out and return it to Room 224 by March 25 to be entered in the contest to win a $20 Chick-fil-A gift card. If you can’t fit all of your answer on the answer card, staple the answer card to the top of an extra sheet of paper. (*Current publication staff students are not elibgible.)
As a photographer on the Hi-Lights staff, part of your responsibilities include writing a caption for each picture used. Within each caption is a lead in, present tense sentence, quotation and past tense sentence. Now it is up to you to create a caption for the picture on the right. Be creative! (Pictured from left to right: sophomore Zane Jennings, junior Katelyn Edwards, junior Jessica McCoy, junior Thomas Boyd and freshman Cooper Brock)
editing Editors of Hi-Lights have the difficult task of looking over writer’s stories and correcting them multiple times for grammar, content and clarity. The text on the right is part of a mock story. Your job is to make it grammatically correct and concise according to AP style.
story ideas
All staff members are required to submit ideas for possible stories at the start of each deadline. As the final part of the Hi-Lights Challenge, you must create a story idea that could be featured in the newspaper. Story ideas may be editorials, columns, features or news. If we like it, it may be used in a future issue.
After winning there 1st meet of the season, the Boys Lacross team has high hopes and expect to get closer as a team and too have a successfull season. “Lacross has met my expectations. We have come so far after loosing many strong seniors; I didn’t think that we would be able to recover. “ sophmore Will Jukeyou said. After loosing 6 seniors last year, this year was meant to rebuild the team During practice the team work on conditioning and general technique. The teams goals for this seasons is to win majority of their games, and to get closer as a team. “Its almost like were creating a new team. It’s hard starting off at such a disadvantage, but we’ll just have to work with what we’ve got. We can’t afford to slack off this season, “ Jukeyou said
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entertainment SING IT. During rehearsal, Peppermint Patty (Margaret Hunsicker), Linus (Dakota Bush), Snoopy (Nataly De La Zerda), Schroeder (Arthur Ugalde), Marcie (Madeline Rinker), Charlie Brown (Jordan Smith), Sally (Leryn Turlington) and Lucy (Ashley Connelly) perform the song “Book Report” as they struggle to write a report on the book Peter Rabbit. “I like that everyone gets to be a kid because that is lacking in today’s society,” Hunsicker said. photos/TYLER PATRICK
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ACTORS LEAD COMEDY-FILLED SING-ALONG By TYLER PATRICK Starting on March 18, the drama department will fill the auditorium with laughter and song as they open their production of You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown. “I really thought this show would accent the kids personalities because they enjoy playing little children, and Charlie Brown is a hometown favorite for people of all ages,” drama teacher Tiffany Weagley said. The musical relates to most classic Charlie Brown stories, in the sense that the plot line is a regular day in the life of Charlie Brown but is infused with 14 large musical numbers. The musical contains quotes from the cartoon, and it features a classic Charlie Brown baseball game. The characters of the musical bring back the same memories the classic Charlie Brown stories contained; Linus still carries a blanket, Lucy is still sassy, Schroeder is still obsessed with classical music and Charlie Brown still can’t do anything right according to his friends
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and family. Playing Charlie Brown is a difficult task for somebody that is usually not glum in real life, but senior Jordan Smith overcame this challenge. “Since I got the part, I’ve become more introverted in my thoughts. I try to act more mopey sometimes so that when I get on stage, I feel like I’ve been living as my character for a while, rather than just switching into it for the show,” Smith said. The cast includes six main characters and an ensemble cast of 16. In one scene, Lucy Van Pelt (junior Ashley Connelly) tells her brother Linus that one day she will be a queen, and when he tells her that you have to be born into royalty for that to happen, she insists that he is wrong because anybody can be a queen if they dream to do it. “I boss people around sometimes but not to the same extremes that Lucy does; I’m not as mean and crabby as her,” Connelly said. The costumes will resemble the classic
stories as well. Charlie Brown will wear his famous yellow sweater featuring a black stripe across the middle. The rest of the cast will wear simple, child-like clothing such as plain tee shirts, knee high socks and Velcro shoes. The idea of the outfits is to help convey that the teenagers in the cast are actually 5-yearolds. The setting of the play is minimal. The show is largely composed of short scenes, and it is up to the audience to imagine the location of each scene. The building of the set for the production was spaced out over a long period of time. Since it was so minimal, the tech crew could take their time. A small brick wall will be used in the background to take the audience to a different location from the stage. Snoopy will have his doghouse, there is a moving school bus and other props will include over-sized items that the Peanuts would have used like an over-sized remote control, notebooks and pencils to name a few. The pit orchestra provided by six
members of the band and the assistant band director will set the mood playing the flute, clarinet, saxophone, violin, viola, electric bass, double bass, drum set and the mallet and auxiliary percussion. The minimal lighting of the musical will also help the cast set the mood with their portrayal of their characters. There is a large ensemble cast of 16 in the show that will support the lead cast of six and provide humor to the show. The drama department raises the money to pay for each show they produce. Their production of You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown will cost close to $8,000, and they hope to sell enough tickets to break even. “Our vision is to create the kind of world that Charles Schultz envisioned. I really want to see the Peanuts universe come to life. I really hope the show is memorable since it’s our last big show of the year, and I want the entire cast and crew to feel like one big family because that’s what we are,” senior Lawrence Dunn said.
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Charlie Brown
Lucy Van Pelt
Sally Brown
Schroeder
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Cry Baby Boobie
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