William R. Boone High School Student Paper
Friday, October 7, 2011 Volume 60, Issue No.1
For Students, By Students
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Un-scene heroes By TYLER PATRICK Each day Boone Broadcasting Company airs the daily announcements, which can include campaign speeches, information about upcoming drama performances and highlight footage from Friday night’s football game and halftime event. While all the viewer usually sees is the end product, countless hours go into each event. What people do not often see, is the Band Boosters ensuring the musicians have their instruments for
performances; the drama tech staff creating the set for the play; Student Government Association organizing events, like tonight’s Kiss the Pig; and BBC filming all of these (and more) to edit into their 5-minute show. Check out the feature stories on four selected organizations to get a inside look into the magic that happens behind what the eye can see.
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•Learn about Jersey Shore’s affect on reality TV. p. 6
•Check out the football team as they fight to tackle season p. 17
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5 Students who sign up for clubs should stay active in clubs
14 Take a behind the scenes look at clubs on campus
8 State requires students to take one online class to graduate
20 Cross country starts the season strong
9 Social media is becoming more prevalent in students’ lives
24 The magic of Harry Potter and its influence on students
12 Local band works to record original songs
28 Halloween events that range from spooky to family-friendly
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2011-12 Staff EDITORIAL BOARD EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Karen Jaen MANAGING EDITOR Tyler Patrick COPY EDITOR Lindsay Alexander BUSINESS MANAGER Anna Marie Boria INDEX EDITOR Stephanie Garcia
WEBMASTER Mark Vagelakos REPORTERS Delanee Bogan Cooper Brock Sara Casler Ruben Carrillo Karina Flores Lizzy Gordon Austin Hall Joshua Hollaran Sam Holleman Bridgette Norris Kinsey Seacord Lia Villar Molly Wallace
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Campus offers opportunities By KAREN JAEN The rush of the first month of school is far behind students and this year is in full swing. While students get re-acquainted with the pace of school, they have the opportunity to join clubs and organizations that fit their personalities and goals they strive to accomplish. For freshmen it is especially difficult to find a club or organization on campus to join, because they are new on campus and are unfamiliar with the opportunities available. Numerous clubs and organizations exist ranging from the Student Government Association, for those who like leadership, to Drama for those who like an audience. This issue, Hi-Lights covers the clubs that often get pushed out of the spotlight. Now readers are given an inside look on how these clubs function and the services they contribute to the school. In the special section the staff features SGA, drama, band and Boone Broadcasting Company. Sports Medicine is also included in the sports section. As students adjust to the new school year, students should consider the dress code enforced by administrators. On page 7, a writer expresses his opinion on the new sagging pants law and why it is
important to enforce wearing pants properly. Hi-Lights also takes an interest in sickle cell which primarily affects minority athletes and could potentially harm them. For those wishing to have fun this Halloween, take a peak at the back page where local terror attractions such as Busch Garden’s Howl-O-Scream and Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights are featured. Family-friendly Halloween attractions and frightful events that will make the hairs on one’s neck stand up are also featured. Long time tradition Kiss the Pig is also being held tonight at the varsity football game against Dr. Phillips. SGA hopes to raise more money than last year’s $3,000 that provided Thanksgiving baskets for 30 campus families. Kiss the Pig is one of the traditions that has defined the “Boone Spirit” and resonates in the community. The community cares about the school and vise versa. A new campaign, “We Are Boone”, is designed to thank local businesses that support the school’s clubs and sports. Make sure to pick up the tee shirt for $5 or the $2 pins and yard signs in the trading post. We would love to hear your opinion on all of these articles, feel free to comment at hilights.org.
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View Club members lack devotion JOINING CLUBS ENRICHES HIGH SCHOOL EXPERIENCE Baking Braves, Spanish Club, Math Club. Check, check, and check. The student thinks these three clubs will please an admissions counselor, proving he is well rounded, involved in school, and has varied interests. Unfortunately, the counselor cannot see that the applicant attended five of the weekly meetings for Math Club all school year, and only attended the holiday parties for Spanish Club and Baking Braves. The counselor does not know the student dislikes math, but simply joined the club for an academic extra-curricular on the application. Across campus clubs are being taken advantage of and it needs to stop. A club has become something to write on a resume or an application. Clubs are activities that can be fun, help students discover their passions, and practice important life skills like leadership. Hundreds of students flow through the numerous tri-fold boards and excited representatives of Rush Week to sign up for clubs, but one can be in too many clubs. Students have good intentions when joining clubs. However, students are busy and can lack the time needed to attend meetings and be involved. This does not excuse taking credit for a club they never participated in. When one takes
Your Thoughts Is club membership criteria lacking?
credit for clubs he is not involved in, he loses an opportunity to learn, a college admissions counselor has been given false information, and the club is left with fewer people to accomplish a task they planned based on the number of people registered as “members.” Having friends sign in for people at meetings or showing up to only the “fun” events does not give one the full club experience and is unsatisfactory and irresponsible. Clubs need to begin implementing stricter attendance schedules and incorporating roll calls, or instituting minimum number of attendances in a semester or quarter. Measures need to be taken to make sure club members are actively involved and participating. The Spanish Club and Boone Animal Rescue Club are prime examples in the use of these tactics. While “are all welcome,” to advance to Spanish Honor Society a member must attend enough meetings and other Spanish Club activities, to reach the point value necessary for admission to SHS. Attendance is tracked through a sign in sheet, and points are tracked through a log officers keep all year. BARC institutes the three strike rule. If a member misses a meeting, does not come to an event he signed up for or fails to meet the eight hours of community service with animal related causes, he acquires a strike. BARC has found the system affective, and as a result, members are more actively involved in the club. Clubs can be an enjoyable and
Yes, it should be more mandatory. I think there should be a warning at first. - daniel barr, sophomore
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Yes, if you’re going to join a club you need to be dedicated and not just join it. - desiree vinson, junior
commitment to the club. Clubs are not meant to make a high school experience more hectic but they can diversify a high school experience and make it more enjoyable, but only if the student is willing to be dedicated. No dedication leads to no benefits for anyone, and claiming to be a well-rounded applicant while really being good at signing in at the minimum number of meetings is unacceptable.
It’s lacking. Some people just sign up the first meeting to have it on their college transcripts. - olusegun akinwolere, junior
For more information about students who are passionate about their clubs, check out the “Behind the Scenes” double page spread on pages 13 and 14.
Most clubs are not as strict as they should be. There’s no requirements. It’s not fair [to those involved]. - gené trujillo, senior
HOW CAN CLUBS REDUCE INACTIVE MEMBERSHIP?
Rewards offer creative incentive
One way clubs can cut down on inactive membership is before officially allowing a person to join, one has to sign a commitment contract with consequences for only joining the club for fun events instead of actually participating. Also [clubs can have] rewards for students who show interest and are constantly involved in their clubs.
- sharibel monegro, senior
School wide recognition needs loyalty
There is a lot of pressure on students to join clubs for acceptance into colleges. That is why many may fake or cheat the true commitment of being involved in an extracurricular activity. For a club to gain school wide recognition it needs to be involved with students who show their interest and dedication of time to the organization. The students who
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constructive use of time when the right ones are chosen. Joining clubs can help members find out how much they like a certain cause, culture or activity. In Social Justice Club there are future humanitarians; in Student Government there are future politicians. When students become too busy to dedicate time and effort to all of their clubs, they are overcommitted. With that said, dropping a club is okay, especially if one finds himself lacking the time needed for dedication and real
[don’t invest time in the club] but need it as a credential on a college resume, hold the potential of the club back. To eliminate this problem, club sponsors or founders can make a checklist of all meeting and activities and do monthly checks to see who is attending. Those who don’t meet the required attendance are put on probation, then are dismissed from the club.
- austin weller, senior
Club inspires future career choice
There are many different clubs and organizations at Boone; so there has to be at least one that really interests a student. If a student isn’t interested enough to attend the meetings; it’s a waste of time to join the club. The first couple of weeks of a club, one should be able to attend the meetings and then decide whether or not he wants to be a
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member. This worked out for me. I went to a couple of Young Republican meetings my sophomore year with little interest in politics, [but] now as a senior I am hoping to make a career out of politics. After one signs up for a club, if a club advisor believes one has not been active, one should get a warning of dismissal. If one remains inactive, he should be asked to leave.
- andrew dickerson, senior
Students are busy, need leeway
I agree with inactive membership. Some people can only make a few meetings because of other obligations; they need to prioritize. I think clubs should have a required amount of meetings one has to attend to remain an active [club member].
- alexa barrett, junior
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Reality TV fosters new meaning MTV TRICKS VIEWERS INTO BELIEVING REALITY TV IS REAL By KINSEY SEACORD My fellow peers, you have been jipped. For years now MTV has been host to one of the most fake shows that has ever aired on television, Jersey Shore. Sadly, America has chosen to take the bait the larger than life cast has offered. Jersey Shore has taken over the nation, yet what these pseudo fistpumping Italians have yet to mention, is that their program is about as authentic as they are New Jersey-an’s. Do not get me wrong, I thoroughly enjoy seeing drunk 20-year-olds as much as the next person, but what is unnerving is that some viewers actually believe that this form of entertainment is true to reality. It is sad that America has forgotten that reality TV is merely a projection of ridiculous situations life throws at people. This MTV series is meant to entertain and make trashy people feel better about themselves; it is not meant to exhibit reality. Spoiler alert: Jersey
Shore is scripted. The show, now based in Italy, has had numerous European citizens confess the whole show is a sham. From staging fights and rehearsing dialogue, this cast is about as real as JWoww’s chest. The car “accident” caused by cast member Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi was recently outted as scripted by an Italian police officer who reported to the scene in Florence. According to The Daily Beast, he said the car was moving at an extremely low speed and a camera crew just happened to be set up. Not to mention the car she bumped into was her personal police escort, how convenient.
The Daily Beast additionally reported MTV had bought out O’Vesuvio’s pizzeria, the establishment which is currently pretending to employ the cast. The people who are shown as customers are, in truth, extras. Actual customers who are under the age of 30 and who are relatively attractive, are bribed to sign numerous confidentiality agreements in exchange for free pizza. But fear not die-hard fans, there is some truth to this story. Eight people can live together, go out for drinks and party every night with one another. They can also get in fights regularly and suffer from alcohol addictions. But
this is not called Jersey Shore, this is the Animal House Fraternity. Some of the situations on this show could happen in real life. For this reason it is labeled reality TV. Again, do not confuse this for Jersey Shore being real, these actors are merely portraying what would happen if eight trashy guidos intoxicated themselves every night. Ponder this for a second, say the cast did not earn their $100k an episode and a camera crew did not stalk their every move. This would leave eight raging alcoholics earning minimum wage who somehow are able to afford bachelor pads with jacuzzis. This situation would never be applicable in today’s economy. The Jersey Shore cast only glamorizes certain parts of life. MTV sweeps the boring technicalities, like payroll and taxes, under the rug. This fabricated show is plaguing our generation into thinking people really do live like this. In addition, these actors are convincing Europeans that all Americans are either steroid using idiots or that they all need to be immediately sent to rehab. So the next time raunchy guidettes pop up on the screen, know that it is alright to indulge in this show, as long as a sense of reality is kept.
We Asked What do students know and think about Jersey Shore and its cast 38% of students think the cast is too old. 77% of students think the cast are bad role models. 44% of students believe Jersey Shore is not scripted. 154 polled, Sept. 23
No more pants on the ground SAGGING VIOLATES STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT
I hate the law because it was a waste of time passing [it] when that time could have been used for something more important - taj johnson, junior
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By AUSTIN HALL A wise man once said, “Pants on the ground, pants on the ground, lookin’ like a fool with your pants on the ground.” That man was Larry Platt, who addressed the issue on one of America’s top TV shows, American Idol, and it later became an Internet sensation, bringing light to this nationwide epidemic. Florida House of Representatives listened and added sagging as a violation of the code of conduct. Sagging is when one’s pants “sag” below the buttocks and display Superman boxers for all to see. The term “underwear” describes what is worn “under” clothes, not showcased for the world to see. Sagging has been known to directly correlate with a person’s level, or lack of swag. The definition of swag is to cause to sway, sink or sag. So theoretically, the more one’s pants sag, the higher the level of “swag” he possesses. In 2005, Senator Gary Siplin introduced this idea in hope of making it against the law to wear saggy pants. He wanted to criminalise it making it a second-degree misdemeanor that
would result in a fine up to $50 and 10 days in jail. Siplin got sagging in the code of conduct but did not get it passed as a law outside of school. Florida House of Representatives passed an act, not a law, relating to the code of conduct, adding “sagging” to the list of dress code violations. It states, while a student is on the grounds of a public school, during a regular school day, if clothing is worn that exposes underwear or body parts in an indecent or vulgar manner, the student is subject to disciplinary actions. For the first offense, a warning is issued and then the principal will call the student’s parent or guardian. For the second offense, the student is ineligible to participate in any extracurricular activities for no more than five days and the principal will meet with the student’s parents. For the third or subsequent offense, the student will receive in-school suspension for no more than three days and is suspended from any extracurricular activities for no more than 30 days. These consequences are brilliant ideas, while the student is on school grounds during school hours. Outside of school, students can wear whatever they want; it would be unfair if it was enforced outside of school, and
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would be a violation of the constitution. America’s students are entitled to freedom of expression. Siplin views this as a “pro-jobs legislation.” Sagging is unprofessional. No one wants to hire someone who walks in wearing pants down to his ankles and a giant shiny belt buckle. School is a place for learning and growth. Everyone who comes to school should look respectable. Wearing a belt will silence people
like Larry Platt, who will have nothing to complain about. Wearing one’s pants around the ankles is impractical. Wearing a belt is easier than hiking them up every 10 steps, it is more of a burden than a fashion statement. That would be like buying a bike that has only the back tire, having to do a wheelie wherever one goes. So put on a belt because the majority of the population does not care who one’s favorite superhero is.
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Students use visual communication By KARINA FLORES Silence fills the classroom as speechless students use their hands to communicate in a new way. American Sign Language was added to the school’s curriculum by the school’s administration, after approximately 25 percent of the student body petitioned to have the class added. ASL gives students the opportunity to learn an alternative form of communication while earning a foreign language credit. The ASL teacher, Monica Bourret, believes it is important for Boone students to have an ASL class because of the deaf community already here. Students in the class are already starting to communicate with their deaf peers. “We learn a language that is not only good for communicating with people, but it also gives a sense of community with the deaf students,” junior Elisa Carrion said. Under Florida law, the new class is an accredited foreign language elective that satisfies the requirement of at least two years of a foreign language needed to graduate high school. Boone is one of the four schools in Orange County that has a Deaf or
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Hard-of-Hearing Program that offers services to meet the needs of students who experience hearing loss and, due to it, have an educational need. Deaf students attend classes just as other students do. Interpreters are provided to help DHH and students and teachers to communicate. The deaf students on campus are excited to have their peers learning the language they use to communicate. “They love it. They are happy they have more kids to talk to and more friends to make,” Bourret said. Currently, Bourret teaches
approximately 120 students in the three ASL classes available for students. Students enrolled in ASL learn phrases that allow them to apply it in their everyday lives. Introducing oneself, giving descriptions and making requests are among the lessons they learn. The students learn a history of ASL and receive an introduction into deaf culture. One student plans to carry on her knowledge of ASL after high school as a missionary overseas to help the deaf. “I will use what I have learned when I travel to different places in the world and teach it to the hearing impaired and their families,” Carrion said. Next year, Bourret hopes to have more students enroll in the class. With universities such as Florida State University, University of Central Florida and University of Florida accepting ASL as a foreign language credit and FSU even offer an ASL class to allow students to continue with their ASL studies. “It’s fun, well that’s what [the students] tell me, and they actually get to use it on campus. Hopefully we will get sign language teachers out of this,” Bourret said.
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GO FISH. During a silent game of Go Fish, sophomore Gabe Houston uses ASL to communicate. “It’s a unique and creative language. It opens up many doors into a new way of learning,” Houston said. The class teaches students to communicate with the DHH students.
How many of you have had to solicit the local businesses to support your group? Whether for ads, selling coupon books or asking for donations of money, food or drinks. Because of the enormous generosity and support we get from Publix, Panera Bread, Jason’s Deli, Flippers, Einstein’s, 5 Guys, Chick-fil-A, JUST TO MENTION a few, we would like to publicly, as a UNITED BOONE ARMY, go out and THANK all these places!
We are asking the Boone Community (that is you, our students, parents, teachers & faculty, our alumni- EVERYONE associated with BHS) to join us in face to face “Thank You’s” to all the businesses that we constantly solicit throughout the school year.
WHEN: Homecoming Week, Saturday Oct. 21- Saturday Oct. 28. HOW: Wearing “WE ARE BOONE” tee shirts, “WE ARE BOONE” lapel pins, and displaying the “WE ARE BOONE” yard signs. “WE ARE BOONE” $5 tee shirts, $5 pins and $2 yard signs are available in the Trading Post*. Wear your “We Are Boone” tee shirt all week and make it a point to personally thank the manager/owner everywhere you go. They are vital to Boone’s continued success in our sports and club programs! This is our chance to show that we are there supporting their businesses as well. Wear the Lapel Pins when possible, and display the yard sign the month of October. Come on Boone Army! Let’s thank our community! *The Trading Post is sponsored by the Boone High School Athletic Association
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Virtual school takes hold NEW LAW GIVES FRESHMEN ACADEMIC OPPORTUNITY
If you want to take a class online you have to manage time wisely and don’t procrastinate for two years like I did. - Ejaz Barsati senior
By DELANEE BOGAN With numerous clicks of the mouse more and more students are beginning to sign up for Florida virtual school. According to a new law passed by the United States Department of Education last year, students entering ninth grade are currently required to successfully complete one online course throughout their high school career. If these requirements are not met, the student will not be able to graduate. “I think [the new law] is good because the future is technology and when you continue your education post secondary more than likely you will have some classes online.” Guidance counselor James Caperton said. This law gives students the opportunity to take an online course of their choice. The law is helping students learn how to manage and complete an online course that will prepare them for their future in college. Online classes help students learn how to control procrastination, and
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teach them how to handle responsibility. It also helps prepare them for college, since many colleges are converting to having classes online. “It gives students more control of their education and for technical duel enrollment they do not have enough room in their schedule so having an online course option they can take a class of their choice.” Caperton said. “[When students take an online course they] need to set apart time for the course so they can finish on time,” senior Nicole Grandinette said. According to Florida Virtual School the program spends $2,500 less per student than a traditional school does because they do not have to budget
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funds on transportation, or the constant upkeep of buildings. However, according to the Florida House of Representatives the law will end up costing the state up to $6 million. It will mostly benefit Florida Virtual School because with the new law, part time enrollment rates will increase significantly in years to come. This law affects not only current but subsequent ninth graders to take an online course. For some students, adding an online class to their schedule will interfere with clubs and sports, and will make managing homework from their core classes difficult. “[From this experience] I will learn how I feel about online learning, as well
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as how to use it, which could help me in college if I take online classes then,” freshman Katherine Rohe said In four years, The Florida legislators will see if this new law is effective.
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Students SOCIAL MEDIA SITES CONSUME TIME By LIZZY GORDON As the school bell rings the anxious students rush home excitedly, not because they have a boat load of homework, instead they are excited to check out a new notification on their Facebook account. Everyone has an addiction; social media is becoming one of the most common. Teenagers tend to find themselves in constant contact with their friends, whether it be through the Facebook application on their phone, Tumblr or through texting between classes. “Facebook makes it really easy to reconnect with friends who I’ve lost touch with,” junior Victoria Treiber said. “I’ve found old friends from elementary school. Being on this site helps me reconnect with them and see what they’ve been up to.” With advancements in technology, peoples’ social skills continue to decline due to lack of face to face contact with one another. According to a
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Facebook 800 million study conducted by Cybersentinel, the average teenager spends 31 hours on the computer a week, roughly 5.5 hours a day. Daily, most teens spend an average of two hours on YouTube; the other three and a half hours are spent on social networking sites such as Tumblr, Twitter, MySpace and Facebook. Students spend three hours a week on school related research. According to CBS Minnesota, Facebook Depression exists. Teenagers that suffer from this
depression tend to feel disheartened when they log into Facebook and do not have notifications. “Girls, especially, may have this depression when they see boys commenting on other girls profile pictures. Seeing that could lower their self esteem,” sophomore Madison Nagle said. Depending on the way a person uses these sites makes the addiction either positive or negative. On a positive note, social media frees the minds of people who just want to be who they are, and
say what they feel. “[On Tumblr] I can express myself however I want to, and nobody will judge me because they are doing the same thing. Unlike on Facebook, where you have to worry about drama,” sophomore Meghan Asbury said. Teachers have started to use the social media site, Twitter, to their advantage. This site can tweet reminders about what to bring to class the next day, project due dates and homework assignments. “It’s smart for educators to use technology to deliver helpful information. I’m using ProgressBook to upload copies of what we did in class so that students always have access to my course work wherever there is Internet connection,” english teacher Jennifer Hilley said. Having homework and due dates posted online can benefit students too, as long as they follow their teacher on Twitter. If teachers create Facebook pages, this could be helpful because almost every teenager has a Facebook. “[Facebook helps me out because] I know stuff about school work that’s due the next day because I talk to my friends,” junior Kevin Lopez said.
The best part about Tumblr is that I can express myself however I want to and nobody will judge me... unlike on Facebook - meghan asbury sophomore
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School banks on credit union success BOONE BRANCH MARKS NEW ERA
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COIN IT. In the credit union, sophomore Taylor Shenuski counts money. “Working in the credit union will help me experience a real work environment,” Shenuski said. Different students work in the credit union each period.
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With money in hand, the eager student deposits his well earned savings at the credit union. With help of students in the Boone Branch, the credit union will protect his money. The credit union gives students the opportunity to take out loans, receive a debit card and purchase discounted movie tickets and gift cards. This program offers the same services that credit unions provide, but without any profit. Three students in the Academy of Finance program work in the federal credit union every period. “[Becoming a member of the credit union] is a great way for students to learn more about how to manage finances and it’s an opportunity for students to become more independent by being in control of their money as they learn how to be more responsible,” sophomore Gretchen Gutierrez said. Lynn Dang and Maria Clevenger helped the students when the credit union opened in the beginning of August. The professionals taught the
students how to run a proper CFE. All finance students trained last summer for a week at the Lake Mary Branch. There they were taught how to use the software, and branch activities. Anyone is eligible to become a member of the credit union as long as one lives in the Orange County. “We have already opened over 200 accounts, which is incredible for our first year. I have definitely seen progress with other student tellers. They are getting into the routine of things and doing a great job serving our members,” senior Brandi Recker, branch manager, said. While the credit union has already opened over 200 accounts, it is still encouraging more students to become members of the CFE. “[People should sign up for the credit union] so they can keep their money in a safe place while learning how to manage money for the future,” sophomore Taylor Shenuski said. The Boone Branch is located on the right-hand side of the 100 building, and is open from 7 a.m-2 p.m. “[The credit union is a great way] for students to learn how to manage
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Caught in the act TALENTED ACTOR CAPTIVATES AUDIENCE By STEPHANIE GARCIA Beaming lights flood the stage. The audience before him is barely visible, but when the curtains open, all eyes will be on this confident performer. As the crew makes its last minute preparations, the young man shows no signs of anxiety. This actor is completely at ease; the seasoned pro has been here before. With a deep breath, the stage is revealed, and the first act begins. Senior Tyler Conrady is no stranger to the drama department. A four year veteran, Conrady has starred in numerous productions ranging from You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown (Ensemble Character, 2010) to Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (Willy Wonka, 2011), and this fall, he will take on a leading role as Robert Renfield in Dracula, Oct. 20-22. “I want to make this character the best that I can. This show is going to be really challenging for me. I’m playing an insane character and I want it to come off as such,” Conrady said. To Conrady, this rendition of Dracula is far more appealing and entertaining than its traditional counterpart. He is immersing himself in the role, altering I hope to leave his appearance by losing weight and dying his hair an impression to display a more menacing aura. Conrady always with the hopes to make an impression with the characters he plays and urges the student body to not only attend characters I this production, but all plays for the remainder of play this year, the season. that I am able “The shows we’re doing this year have the same to give it my feel, but in a sense are completely different. We have all and that bigger sets and bigger character pieces. In the spring, we’re doing Once Upon A Mattress, a musical people come rendition of The Princess and the Pea, and Evening out to see the of Entertainment, the showcase for our district shows. events (Duet Musical: “Terminal Illness,” Duet - tyler conrady, Scene: The Rabbit Hole), is always fun. Everyone senior should check it out,” Conrady said. Last year, Conrady won Best in Show at Districts for his two contrasting monologues from Birds of Prey and Wake Up and Smell the Coffee, an honor Conrady considers to be his greatest achievement. Another landmark of his junior year occurred two months later when the large group musical, “Step in Time,” received Best In Show at States. Among all the productions Conrady has been a part of, The Complete Works of Shakespeare Abridged is his favorite. The show resonates in his memory not because of its comedic satire or world renowned material but due to the small cast that made the production possible. “It wasn’t the product of ten million people; it was the product of eight or nine. Since it was such a small cast, you had the opportunity to bond. It was a good show and it’s interesting to say just a few of us did it,” Conrady said. When thinking of drama, the word performance comes to mind. However, Conrady enjoys theatre for another reason; drama has not only improved his acting but made him a more empathetic and sensitive individual. He relishes the opportunity to connect with people and tap into his own emotions. Conrady describes being on stage as an outer body experience and hopes to pursue acting as a profession. After graduation Conrady will major in Television and Film at Valencia College with a minor in Theatre. Eventually, he plans on moving to Los Angeles, the center of the entertainment industry, to embark on a career in film and television. “Of course I’m going to continue acting. I don’t plan on doing anything else,” Conrady said.
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Pop-punk arises in Orlando A NEW STYLED BAND CREATES ITS OWN SOUND By MOLLY WALLACE Senior Austin Barney sets down his McDonald’s french fries and turns his mic on, bringing silence to the noise of percussion and strings. In the kitchen of junior Garret Pierzynski’s guesthouse, A Life in Letters starts band practice. “We are a group of high schoolers who have the mutual hobby of making music and have decided to start making our own [music],” Pierzynski said. A Life in Letters consists of Austin Barney as the singer, junior Collin Cusick as a guitarist and back-up vocals, senior Bryce Brimhall as a guitarist, Pierzynski as the bassist and sophomore Sam Fraser as the drummer. As a poppunk band, the members are willing and able to reach out to all genres, according to Barney. “I guess we are trying to open a scene and provide some of our more ‘bad music suffocated’ peers with music that isn’t Britney Spears or Lil Wayne,” Barney said. On top of providing others with music, Cusick claims that being in a band has helped him with his teamwork
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GARAGE BAND. Members Collin Cusick, Austin Barney, Garrett Pierzynski and Sam Fraser practice at the Pierzynski guesthouse. “We practice songs that we wrote together and covers,” Cusick said. During their practices the band warms up and focuses on writing songs. skills too. “Sometimes writing together to build something that we all like has our music tastes clashing. [Being in a band] teaches you to work well with other people,” Cusick said. Along with the band’s clashing music tastes, there have been multiple
name and member changes as well. Two newer members, Brimhall and Olympia High School student, Fraser, joined this past August when previous members quit. Even with the additions, A Life in Letters has recorded its first single “Very Big Deal,” an upbeat song with a solid base line and switching tempos.
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The band is proud to have incorporated the influences of pop and punk into this first single. Contrary to their cover songs of bands like Mayday Parade and Man Overboard, A Life in Letters incorporates a harder guitar style with pop-ier drum beats and lyrics to create a sound they like playing. “Jamming with a bunch of musicians is fun to do and it’s better than sitting around,” Brimhall said. A Life in Letters practices three times a week, and tries to add a practice on weekends. “Our practices consist of arguing with each other, practicing our songs, struggling to write new ones, Blink 182 covers and a lot of going off on random tangents,” Barney said. The influence of music in the member’s, Barney claims, can bring out either the best or the worst in people, but the members of A Life In Letters continue to create music in a positive way. The kitchen in the guesthouse of Pierzynski’s has been one of the various homes to A Life In Letter’s practices for over five months and continues to provide a haven for the members to grow in their music. “I’m so lucky I get to come and hang out with my best friends and do my favorite things which are playing guitar and writing songs,” Cusick said.
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What’s on the plate? By MOLLY WALLACE Questions about diets will sometimes arise. Who is healthier? Who is eating more protein? But for some, a diet is not just one change in an eating pattern. For vegans, vegetarians and organic eaters, it is a commitment made to a lifestyle of either meat-free or completely natural foods. To explain and give insight on select eating habits, here are three plates, piled high with appetizing information.
Going organic Organic food is brought to consumers with no hormones, pesticides, fertilizers or any bioengineering. It is known as the “all natural diet”. “You feel like you’re eating cleaner and healthier,” junior Vivian Motta said. A plus for organic eating, in comparison to veganism and
Saving nature
vegetarianism, is that there is no concern with low iron or protein levels because one can still consume meat and dairy. In this aspect, shopping is done by searching for foods with the organic label on
Veganism is built upon the idea of saving
them, like the GreenWise brand at Publix.
animals and the environment, and prohibits
One thing to consider is the cost of buying organic food, but
consuming meat or any animal bi-products, like dairy.
Motta stresses the positives, and that there is a specific taste
Junior Chantelle Cade says she would not go back to
to all organic food, making it better.
eating meat and dairy as one is more familiar with.
“I have lost a lot of weight [eating organic], my
“I don’t dislike anything about being vegan,” Cade said. “I do
whole family has,” Motta said.
miss doughnuts, but not enough to go back.” According to the New York Times, protein levels are a major
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Organic food does not mean local food. At the local food market, make sure the farmer is USDA approved.
The vegetarian diet helps lower cholesterol levels in bodies as opposed to a meat-friendly diet.
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Story hidden behind STUDENT GOVERNMENT PRESIDENTS TELL ALL By LIZZY GORDON These students are school class presidents today but will soon be the nation’s brave leaders tomorrow. Each of the three presidents and vice presidents, possess leadership and organizational skills. They devote hours of their time to make school events run smoothly. Without them, Student Government sponsored events like Kiss the Pig, the homecoming parade, and the homecoming dance would not be possible. “SGA is the heart of Boone, the invisible force that keeps everything running. You don’t always see what happens behind the scenes, but our officers are always working very hard,” club sponsor Jennifer Hines said. The Senior
Class president is Elizabeth McEwan. Throughout the year her time is consumed by the National Honor Society, cheer, flag football, weight lifting and track. “Right now we are focussing on the homecoming parade and the senior bonfire,” McEwan said. “[While preparing for the parade] we have to find people to donate cars that are driven during the parade. We also talk to the police department, and we tell all the schools surrounding Boone about our parade so they can come and watch and so they are aware of traffic.” Throughout the year, Senior Class Council is responsible for organizing blood drives, the senior breakfast, and events regarding graduation. On average every class president
spends 8-12 hours on SGA a week. This includes time spent working during class, lunch, meetings and after school. “After we pick the theme [for homecoming] we work on ticket designs, and start picking food to have catered,” junior class president Emily Porterfield said. “This year we are going to have a few surprises; we’ve been thinking outside the box.” Porterfield, like McEwan, is a cheerleader. She is a Math Center tutor, and is on the weight lifting team. The Sophomore Class president is Brendan Francis; he plays football, runs track and is involved in Fellowship of Christian Athletes. This class is preparing for the Powder Bowl and Kiss the Pig. “[While planning for powder bowl]
we have to hold meetings for those who want to participate, we have to make rules and regulations so no one gets hurt, then we have to give cheerleaders and players jerseys,” Francis said. Kiss the Pig raises money for students and families in the community that cannot afford Thanksgiving meals. The teacher who raised the most money has to kiss a pig tonight at the game. “For Kiss the Pig we usually have to pay for the pig itself and its transportation,” Sophomore Class vice president Katharyn Lindborg said. “But this year the pig and its transportation are being donated to us. We are very appreciative of this because now we can donate 100 percent of the proceed to the Thanksgiving baskets made in November.”
VOLUNTEERS HELP MARCHING BAND WITH DAILY OPERATIONS By RUBEN CARRILLO Mending ripped color guard flags stitch by stitch they work their way toward the end of the linen, finishing the flags and band uniforms. These band boosters work day in and day out putting their heart and soul into everything they do for the band. The 70 active boosters assist the band directors and students with anything they need for marching, concert and winter guard season. They also help with chaperoning, fund raising, and fixing uniforms and flags. “Being a band booster means a lot to me because I care about music and education. The band is made up of 180 amazing kids and two very talented directors, and I love being able to support them,” booster vice president Suzanne Komanski said. Students in band spend approximately seven hours practicing per week after school. “Being part of the band is a big commitment because the kids put a lot of time and effort into it, and they must be very dedicated. They must practice at home not just on the field,” Komanski said. Last March the band traveled to the Big Apple to play at Carnegie Hall. “It was a once in a lifetime opportunity for these kids. And I was glad to share it with them,” Komanski said with a smile on her face. Parents of band members do not have to become band boosters but are
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strongly encouraged to do so. The assistant band director Jose Eslava described the most helpful booster’s as always being there when needed, they go with the flow, they do not refute things and do not try to change things. For each home game there are about 25 boosters who show up to volunteer. They either help with the concession stand, grill burgers, get kids ready for the game or fill water bottles. Brad Rohrer-Colvin is one of the 180 band kids who enjoys the company of the band boosters. “I love the boosters; they bring food and drinks. Without boosters there would be no band. They keep the band members from going insane,” Rohrer-Colvin said. The boosters arrive at the same time as the band members do, which is about 4 p.m., sometimes earlier, and they stay until all the equipment is put away and all uniforms are collected. After an away game this can be as late as 1 a.m. “It’s nice to know that the parents and the school system are working together to help us out,” Rohrer-Colvin said. The boosters work to help the band and the band directors with each and every little thing., but it also means very few days off especially during marching season.
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d front runners BACKSTAGE CREW DRAWS CROWD By SARA CASLER Tyler Conrady. Most students recognize this name as one of the most talented actors to ever hit the drama department’s glorious stage. But only those that are directly involved or incredibly nosey, know what it takes to put together a drama production from the set, up. Senior Naivette Henriquez is the stage manager for this production, Dracula. Before rehearsal starts, she has the crew ready to start a show or rehearsal with everything ready at a moments notice. “On Broadway, for every actor, there are five technicians. In our school, we don’t have that many people or enough room back stage, but I feel that shows [just] how important we
are. The crew never stops working. They start before rehearsals and work long hours. Without a stage manager [and crew], shows would be chaotic,” Henriquez said. Following the pre-show organization, step one is set design and construction. Senior Veronica Kelly is the student assistant technical director. She spends an average of four hours an afternoon during show season building, buffing and perfecting the set that brings the imagination to life. “The unique part about the set is that it really draws people in. It will compliment the time period and genre of the play and it adds to the atmosphere. We get to transform our theater into
a nineteenth century cemetery and a fully decked out office, [bringing] our audience into a different reality where the vampires don’t sparkle,” V. Kelly said. The next components are the costumes and makeup. Dracula would be unrecognizable without his characteristic fangs and cape. Costume department head senior Kendyl Stewart is responsible for bringing horrific sights to life. “The costume department makes sure that the audience doesn’t see any naked actors, no matter how much they may want to. The costumes are the audience’s first impression of the show’s mood and setting [aside from the set],” Stewart said. Dracula is a chance for the makeup
and costume departments to get inventive. The time period of Dracula requires a set of outfits and accessories relevant to his era. Other aspects of the technical crew never mentioned include lights, props and stage management. Junior Ali Kelly is responsible for making, fixing or scavenging any props that the actors may need. “The actors tell the story. Technicians help to create the world around the actor,” A. Kelly said. Dozens of preparations go on behind the scenes that the audience never sees. “No one ever appreciates what the tech crew does,” Stewart said. “That is, unless we don’t do it. Then the actors would only be cold, naked, quiet voices in the darkness with nothing to sit on.”
STUDENTS RUN SHOW WHILE WORKING AT FAST PACE By BRIDGETTE NORRIS The scriptwriter is rushing to add the game scores from the night before while the bright lights turn on as cameras and microphones are being set up. Pressure builds as the clock ticks. With only 49 minutes in the class period, Boone Broadcasting Company students, who produce the daily newscast for students, use every second of it. When making the show, the most common mistakes are forgetting to edit, not fixing audio levels, saying the wrong scores or news. “We try to prevent the mistakes by watching the show before it airs and have a producer and director make sure mistakes do not happen.,” junior Nichole Clayton, director, said. BBC involves more positions than are visible when watching the show. Some positions that go unseen are switchers, who switch the camera back and forth; a compix, in charge of arranging the graphics in the corner of the screen behind the anchor; the scriptwriter, editors and directors. Also there is an engineering technician responsible for the introduction videos for BBC. “I want students not involved to
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know the show is student oriented and they try to do the best they can,” Gerald Carrero-Santana, TV Production teacher, said. There is an eight-step process that must occur before the show is broadcasted. The scriptwriter has to check all the scores and upcoming events that need to be included. Once the script is written, it is loaded into the computer program and printed out so the anchors and other various positions have access to it in case they need it. As soon as everyone has the script, the students’ head into the studio to set up the lights and check the microphones and camera. The editor and co-editor ensure there are no errors and directs the other positions when they are ready to begin taping. “Sometimes it’s frustrating when people make negative comments. We do our best,” Clayton said. Besides the time spent in class preparing the show, the students shoot pictures and video at school events, like sports games. “The editor is under pressure with only 49 minutes to capture the show. We try our best to eliminate mistakes but sometimes they happen and we do our best to fix it [the] next time,” senior Ryan Reyes, editor, said.
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HAIL ORANGE AND WHITE. At the first home game against Timber Creek, junior Darrian Pennant defends the line. “We played on point at the Timber Creek game except for our mental mistakes. Without them, we would have easily won the game,” Pennant said. Pennant, defensive linebacker, brought Timber Creek’s offensive tackle to the ground during the game.
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L 27-20 vs. West Orange QB Sanford Meeks ran 41 yards to begin the game 6-0. Blake Orvis caught a tip pass for a three yard TD followed by two incomplete passes and a delay of game penalty that ended the game.
L 31-27 vs. Timber Creek Marvin Bracy had 105 yards, 15 receiving and 90 rushing. He also had a 69 yard touchdown run.
W 28-20 vs. Winter Park Aaron Turman had 3 rushing touchdown’s and carried the ball 19 times for 203 yards. Sanford Meeks was 6-12 passing. Marvin Bracy and Blake Williams had two catches. Corey Davis and Michael Willet had interceptions. Willet had 33 yards for a TD. Devin Griggs, Dominick Cox, and Willet had 6 tackles. Thomas Babb and Austin Weller both had a sack.
W 28-20 vs. Wekiva Aaron Turman, Sanford Meeks and Marvin Bracy scored touchdowns. Turman scored a TD on an 85 yard run to start the game; Meeks scored a TD in the second quarter; and Bracy scored a TD on a pass from Meeks.
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DESPITE 1-3 RECORD, THE YOUNG TEAM REMAINS POSITIVE By BRIDGETTE NORRIS A hush fell over the locker room, interrupted by the muffled sound of iPod headphones. The varsity football team discussed the game and hit the bravehead for good luck as they walked out to the field. The team started the season by suffering close losses. The game against West Orange on Sept. 2 was tied 14-14 until junior quarterback Sanford Meeks hit junior tight end Blake Orvis with a pass for a two yard touchdown to tie again with 20-20. Two incomplete passes and a delay of game penalty ended the game 27-20. During the game, junior wide receiver Devin Thomas had five catches for 100 yards, and junior running back Aaron Turman had 94 yards. As well as Meeks with 13-of-30 passing for 173 passing yards and going 41 yards on a 4th-and-1 play to score on a quarterback sneak. The following week, the team suffered a closer loss, 31-27 to the Timber Creek Wolves. “We lost by a touchdown. There were too many mental mistakes,” head
coach Phillip Ziglar said. After two losses, on Sept. 16, the team defeated Winter Park with a final score of 28-20. Turman scored both touchdowns that led to a 14-14 tie until junior Michael Willet, line backer, scored a touchdown. Following Willet’s touchdown was another by Winter Park leading to another tie. The tie broke again, this time by Turman. With only seconds left, the defense stopped the Wildcats on the fourth down and it was a 28-21 victory. Coming off on a win, on Sept. 30, the team played Wekiva and in the final seconds suffered a loss of 22-21. However, Coach and team look forward to the rest of the upcoming season. Tonight, the team will play undefeated Dr. Phillips. “We are going to get wins. We don’t need to change anything. We are just working on getting better. We did good last year against Dr. Phillips. We couldn’t get in the endzone. We are going to and need to slow them down,” Ziglar said. Another game the team has expectations and looks forward to is the game against East River, which is also the homecoming game. “We simply have to play better, which means less mistakes, work harder and a have positive attitude even though it is frustrating sometimes,” Brad Hutsell, starting wide receiver, said.
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READY TO WIN. Players listen to the National Anthem before the game and receive a good luck handshake from Mikey.“I’m wanting to win and thinking about the game and what we are going to do. We have to play our part,” senior Tyree Surrency said. The team lost 2720 against West Orange.
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Hidden disease proves deadly Sickle cell anemia in the blood stream
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SICKLE CELL ENDANGERS UNKNOWING ATHLETES By MARK VAGELAKOS High school and college students from around the country are dying from seemingly normal workouts and drills. The eerie detail that is common in these deaths is that many of them do not know they have the disease that is killing them: sickle cell anemia. Sickle cell anemia is a hereditary disease that deforms normal, oval-shaped blood cells. This abnormality restricts the oxygen that blood takes to body tissues. This can cause fatigue, breathlessness and chest pain. Football coach Phillip Ziglar believes that deaths can be avoided if coaches simply monitor their players for signs of unusual fatigue and provide ample water breaks. “The first thing I have to do as a head coach is to make sure that my assistant coaches know what to see, like seeing kids slow down and not move or react as quickly after a water break,” Ziglar said. Sickle cell trait must be inherited from both parents in order to cause symptoms. Meanwhile single trait carriers have no side effect and can unknowingly pass the trait on to their children. Sickle cell is more common in people with African and Mediterranean descent.
Recently, problems have arisen with students who are unaware that they have the disease until they go through intense training drills, putting them at a life threatening risk. The Orlando Sentinel reported nine college football players and 17 other high school and college athletes have died from sickle cell related complications since 2000. With clear warning signs, coaches have a responsibility to keep their players safe, according to trainer Sarah Coelho. “If the coaches are aware of their kids conditions, they should be able to push them to an extent but need to know where to stop,” Coelho said. The recent deaths have caused a shift which may make future athletes safer. A law suit following the death of Dale Lloyd, a football player at Rice University in Houston Texas, now requires the National Collegiate Athletic Association to screen all Division 1 athletes for the trait. However, there are currently no required screenings for high school athletes. Additionally, some students are hesitant to tell their coaches of their condition, fearing they will be benched, increasing the danger of sickle cell deaths. “It’s a scary thought, [that students wouldn’t tell us about their condition] but our coaches and staff do a good job making sure everyone gets proper rest whether they have a good condition or not,” Coelho said.
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UCF STUDENT’S DEATH CAUSES CONTROVERSY When college football player, Ereck Plancher, died after a University of Central Florida conditioning drill, his parents sued the school claiming they were negligent in their treatment of Plancher who informed coaches of his condition, sickle cell anemia. However, doctors defending the school claimed that it is not possible for Plancher to have died from the disease, an argument in the medical community. Thursday, June 30, UCF was found to be negligent by a jury and was ordered to pay $10 million to Plancher’s parents.
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GIRLS STRUGGLE TO FIND THEIR GROOVE
By COOPER BROCK After losing seniors at the close of last year’s near state champion season, the varsity girls volleyball team faces a new problem this year: consistency. “We need to keep siding out and work on executing points from well placed passes. [To fix this] we’ve been practicing a lot everyday, especially on serve returns,” junior Alexandra Harvard said. Harvard recently recovered from a concussion, pulled nerves in her neck and two slightly rotated vertebrae, which she received while playing an inflatable jousting game at a Fellowship of Christian Athletes event. “We lost our setter, but it felt like we were losing a member of our family,” junior Kendall Sexton said. After a visit to the neurosurgeon, Harvard went to physical therapy, and wore a neck brace for two weeks. She missed three games, and was unable to play during the team’s trip to a tournament in South Carolina. “I felt bad watching [my team play], and after a week, I felt fine. That’s the
worst, not being able to play when you feel able to.” Harvard said. On Tuesday, Sept. 27, Harvard joined the team in the game against Cypress Creek. The girls won 3-1, finishing the final game 25-17. “We definitely did not play to the best of our abilities that night because we did not work our hardest, and weren’t focused,” junior Caroline Jordan said. Jordan is a third year starter, and says the team’s main goal is to get to states. To remind themselves of this goal, each member of the team paints her nails purple with the exception of the right ring finger, which she paints orange. “The orange nail represents the team’s mutual goal to win states, because that finger is where our state ring would go,” Arkeilpane said. “I’d say our talent is spread out more evenly this year, and we can get to states if we have the proper motivation,” With a record of 9-6, the girls have won a little over half of their games. Although only half way into their season, this is a major change to the near state champion record of 21-9 set
by last year’s team. “Our worst game was against Dr. Phillips,” Sexton said. “We weren’t very positive. Every time we lost a point we could not find our groove to get back into the game,” The girls lost to Dr. Phillips, 3-1, after losing the first game 25-19, winning the second 18-25 and losing the last two games 25-22 and 25-23. “People don’t trust each other on the court,” Sexton said. “Last year, we relied on one player, but now we have to rely on the entire team.” To reach the state competition, the girls will have to win more than half of their next eight games, and win the district competition. “I think we’re equally as equipped [as last year] to win states this year,” coach Mike Ladewski said. “We just have to get back there. We have a lot better of an attitude this time around, and in the end it is about how hard we work. We are a good team, we just have to be confident in ourselves.” Tonight, the girls are off to the Tampa Invitational, which will be resumed tomorrow morning. Their next home game will be on Wednesday, Oct. 12, against University.
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SET IT UP. Freshman Camila Rivas sets the ball at home against Dr. Phillips on Sept. 13. “We could have done better, we didn’t get too many good digs, but we had some good kills,” Rivas said. The girls lost the game 3-1.
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Teams run competition over GIRLS MAINTAIN POSITIVITY By MOLLY WALLACE The heat-ridden summer practices ended and are being replaced by two-adays. While the girls struggle to manage showering in the locker room before school and finishing homework after long workouts, they continue to focus on the goal of a good season. “I work during the week, so managing time before and after school is tough,” senior Heather Classe said. “I often sacrifice my weekends for cross country.” Classe says that her co-captain, senior Katherine Burns, also works after school and feels the pressure of dealing with multiple commitments, but the love for the sport remains. “Proper attitude and commitment are the two most important ingredients,” coach Paul Katauskus said. “You have to love to run and be willing to everyday.” The first meet, on Sept. 9, was the
BOYS RACE TO FINISH LINE By JOSH HALLORAN At the sound of the gun, the boys set their pace for the rest of the race. The team looks to showcase their talents at the Hagerty Invitational in Oviedo on Oct. 8. The boys had their first meet on Sept. 9, at the Déjà Vu Invitational in Tampa. Their top runner was senior Charles Collins who placed 42nd with a time of 17:32.80. A muddy course made the race more difficult, causing some of the runners to not finish. Sophomore Davis Coleman did not finish the Déjà Vu Invitational, but set a season high of 21:09.00 in the boys 5000 meter run at the DeLand
Deja Vu Invitational in Tampa where four girls, sophomore Alexandra Meneses, junior Michelle Duncan, Burns and Classe placed in the top 100. “The toughest part of races is pushing yourself when you want to stop,” Burns said. At the meet, Burns ran the three mile race in 22:29.20, placing 68th, while Classe ran it in 19:53.5, placing 6th. On Sept. 17, at the DeLand Invitational, six girls placed in the top 100. Classe ranked third in the meet, but first for the team, running 19:41, and freshman Cassandra Katchum ranked sixth in the meet, second for the team, running 20:02. However, the varsity girls did lose a key runner, senior Caroline Coleman, due to a stress fracture, one of the many injuries running athletes can face. “I’ve seen a lot of stress fractures and shin splints,” Paul Katauskus said. “Dealing with injuries is frustrating as a coach.” On Sept. 24, at the UF Mountain Dew Invitational in Gainesville, three
girls placed in the top 100: Classe, Ketchum and freshman Claire Collins. Classe ran the three mile race in 20:03, Ketchum ran it in 20:54 and Collins ran it in 21:37. “The team is doing good. We have the potential to go to states,” Burns said. “We all have to work hard to get there.” Classe claims that she and the team keep a positive attitude because the belief that with the team’s constant placement in the top 100 at meets, they have a chance to be placed in states. This will not be decided until regionals.
Invitational meet on Sept. 17. He placed 42nd. “With being a two year veteran, I feel as if I can show the young ones how to train hard, and race hard,” Coleman said. With a lot of young talent and few upperclassmen, three year veteran, junior Nathaniel Reiff looks forward to an exceptional season “For the returning runners we look forward to another season; we’re all determined to make states,” Reiff said. As the runners look to compete at high stakes, the training is extensive. The boys practice every day after school rotating from the weight room, to the pool, and to the track where they run up to 10 miles a day. “The team as a whole has been training twice as hard to live up to its stature as a top Florida team,” Reiff
said. “We’re more of a team this year; at practices we run together; we’re not all scattered around,” junior Adam Laxton said. Laxton ran a 18:49.00 at the DeLand Invitational meet on Sept. 17. He ran his personal best all season while placing 7th out of 26 on the team. The previous meet the boys raced in on Sept. 30, at the flrunners.com Invitational in Titusville. The boys were lead by Collins with a time of 17:20.26 who placed 17th.
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goal is to keep athletes as healthy as possible by providing support and encouragement to athletes, because ultimately they are there for them. “I’m here helping them stay healthy, and these guys love football. Seeing them loving the sport and their dedication after an injury makes it worth it,” Jackson said. The trainers understand the importance of their job. Four to five student trainers are present at each football game to help Coelho tend to the players. Coelho is required to be at every sports event and if needed student trainers are welcome too. Practices are crucial but the games are where it counts. “At games, it’s a lot more serious and I feel the tension in the air. They are so ‘in it to win it’. It’s really serious so I would say I’m on a different level. In practice, I’m laid back and chill, but in the game I’m on my toes ready to take action when I’m needed,” Jackson said. The students have formed a bond with each other and the athletes they see almost every school day at practices and games. Football practices and games are always priority because of its high-risk. The trainers get a chance to experience the sports medicine field while assisting Coelho. Wanting to help people is the leading motivation for the student trainers. “To me being a sports trainer means helping people be involved in whatever sport they are passionate about. For some people a sport is their life, so me helping them be able to play that sport means helping that person become the athlete they want to be,” Carrion said. The students involved in sports medicine began because of an interest in the career, but it has become that and more. To them, it is rewarding to help their peers, and most importantly the trainers begin to feel a part of the football family. “It’s rewarding because kids come in with injuries and you help them get better. Its like we are playing a part in the athletes’ success in Boone sports. It’s like we are contributing to the team,” said Toomey.
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WRAPPING UP. Before football practice, junior Amanda Swartwout tapes an ankle. “I enjoy helping athletes return to play and perform their best,” Swartwout said. Most athletic trainers use the experience as a foundation for a career in sports medicine.
Teams drown their competition Who’s Who
Swimmings top players are introduced in this personal record list. WILLIAM STONE Personal Record: 100-meter Butterfly stroke 1:11
ABIGAIL SHEA Personal Record: 50-meter Freestyle 28 seconds
THOMAS EGAN Personal Record: 100-meter Breast stroke 1:23
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SWIMMERS HAVE POTENTIAL TO WIN STATE TITLE By KINSEY SEACORD With butterflies in her stomach, she sips her Redbull as she prepares for the swim meet, just minutes away. Junior Chelsie Britt has followed this pregame ritual ever since she can remember. A few feet away music can be heard booming from senior Abigail Shea’s headphones as she gets into her mental zone. “I always listen to rap before each of my races, it really pumps me up and makes me swim harder,” Shea said. Both Britt and Shea contribute to the school’s swim record, aiding them in a win against Osceola on Sept. 15. With a 4-3 season for the girls and 5-2 for the boys, the swim teams are starting the year with a winning record. On Sept. 10, at the Relay Meet at Winter Park High School, the boys placed 3rd while the girls placed 4th. Making improvements to help the team place higher, coach Rosalie Creighton, with the help of her fitness assistant Emily Smith, designed a new method of training to whip their athletes into prime shape. “[We are] working on core training through weight lifting and running. I hope this exercise will make the kids
stronger than before,” Creighton said. The secret weapon of the girls’ team is Britt, who transferred from Lake Highland Preparatory. Britt is one of the most valuable assets of the team. Holding a state record of 53.83 seconds in the 100-yard butterfly at the 2010 FHSAA Swimming Finals, Britt also qualified to swim at the Olympic trials in the 100-meter and the 200-meter butterfly events in June. “I think I help motivate the swimmers at Boone more than usual and encourage them to reach their full potential as swimmers,” Britt said. Another team leader is junior William Stone. With a personal record of 1:11 in the 100-meter butterfly event, Stone has set high goals for this season. “My expectation for the team is to win districts. It’s our only goal,” Stone said. “I [also] expect to be able to positively support my teammates in the pool and during school.” With an Olympic contender on the team Creighton hopes they will place in regionals and states. “I expect my team to be dedicated, work hard, have fun and represent Boone in a proud way,” Creighton said. The State Meet will be on Thursday, Nov 10 at the YMCA at 9 a.m.
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DEVOTION. At swim practice, sophomore Dakota Lewis rips through the water perfecting her butterfly stroke. “Swimming takes a lot of dedication. It would be nice for the team to make it to districts,” Lewis said. Lewis’ record in the 100-meter breast stroke is 1:20.
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Despite losses, boys keep positive attitude GOLFERS WORK TO KEEP FOCUSED
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LINE IT UP. On Wednesday, Sept. 7, Junior Tyler Stokes practices before a dual match against Bishop Moore and Lake Nona. “I haven’t stopped because it’s fun. It’s rewarding to see my improvement,” Stokes said. Stokes shot a 51.
By RUBEN CARRILLO It is a hot September day and there is no one in sight, just the boys and their clubs. They have arrived an hour and a half early to warm up and get the juices flowing. They do not care what they are going to do when they get home. They are in the moment, ready to tee off, ready to start the wonderful, but occasionally aggravating game of golf. The boys felt the aggravation of the game with a few close losses, like to Hagerty by one stroke, 194-193; and by three to Lake Nona, 171-174. The boys current record is 12-3, but they are remaining positive. “We have a very difficult schedule this season, so that is about right where this team should be at this point in the season,” coach Todd Gregory said. Like every team they have advantages and disadvantages. Sophomore Clinton Nickerson is confident in the ability to get on the green in a few strokes; junior Thomas Green thinks the team’s advantage is they can hit the ball far;
and coach Todd Gregory believes the strength is that the team consists primarily of first year players. Gregory said with everyone being new they have a desire to play and be a part of the matches and district tournament. Nickerson believes the team’s three disadvantages are their short game, letting other things besides golf get into their heads, and that nobody on the team has a good day on the same day - all of which are items they are working to improve. Joshua Maldonado, the sole freshman on the team, is playing well for his first season and is considered the rookie of the team. One of the leaders is senior Kyle Leveille who, coach Todd Gregory said, plays his best when it counts. In the dual matches on Sept. 14 and Sept. 15, Leveille shot a 39. Even though the team lost three of those four matches, Leveille worked to show his teammates that consistency matters and that they need to keep their head in the game. To prepare for all matches, “we focus on our game and goals and
we don’t worry about the other teams. Golf is a unique team sport because the other teams can’t play defense against us, so we can only focus on how we play,” Coach Gregory said. The annual rival game against the Edgewater Eagles is Oct. 10, at the Country Club of Orlando at 8 a.m. Winter Park will also play in this match.
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1. “Country Club of Orlando because it’s always in really good shape and everyone there shows a lot of class,” senior Kyle Leveille said. 2. “I like North Shore because the people who own the course are very welcoming,” junior Thomas Green said.
First year bowlers pull their weight WITH THE SENIORS GONE UNDERCLASSMEN STEP UP By AUSTIN HALL Both bowling teams suffered tremendous losses when last years seniors graduated. The girls team alone lost five players, which is more than half of this year’s team. This gives the opportunity for younger bowlers to put themselves out there. “We have a lot of new blood on both teams, but I am happy with the progress,” bowling coach Daniel Tringali said. The boys bowling team had their first try-out before school started and the team did not muster up the minimum 10 boys that Tringali wanted. The second try-out during the first week of school garnered 10 bowlers on the boys team, and eight bowlers on the girls team. The boys bowling team holds a 3-4 season record beating Lake Nona, East River and Oak Ridge, all by at least 171 pins, but losing to Timber Creek, University and Winter Park. First year bowlers like juniors Hunter Monn and Stephanie Spence do not feel the pressure, but senior Ashley Cassidy feels differently. This is Cassidy’s first year on the school
bowling team but not her first year bowling in competitions. Cassidy has been bowling since she was 5-years-old and has been competing in scholarship leagues up until this year, earning money towards her college fund. Cassidy is currently leading the girls team with a 153.5 pin average. “The only thing going through my mind [when I release the ball] is ‘Am I going to get a strike?’,” Cassidy said. The girls bowling team also holds a 3-3 record losing to University, Winter Park and Oak Ridge. “[Winning] makes me feel accomplished,” Spence said. This is Spence’s first year on the team and she has the second best pin average on the girls’ team at 107.7. Even with the huge loss of players, both bowling teams are learning and with new talent comes progress and potential. Among those new players are more experienced players who help and support those in need. At practice no good deed goes unsung. The amount of chemistry the bowlers share can be clearly seen by the showers of high fives and cheers after every bowl no matter what the score is, creating an atmosphere comparable to that of a family outing. This sets the bowling team apart from other sports teams.
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s my 18th birthday approaches, this issue’s entertainment column marks an end to my final days as a child. For every person there are events that shape a childhood and most of the events that helped shape me include ones from the ever-changing entertainment industry. Britney Spears- One of the most well known celebrities on the planet, Britney Spears stands as more than just a musician for this fan. She was in a sense, like a mother to me. When I had no one else to turn to or I felt most alone in the world, I would listen to Spears’ music or watch her music videos, performances, documentaries, specials and interviews. Spears’ dancing and performance skills gave me the confidence to be myself and fight for my goals. Her sex appeal was also a huge factor in my life, as I strove to see what she would do next so I could imitate it in both dance and style. To this day, I put on shows in my room every night, dancing to entire tours and making my own routines to songs that do not have videos or performances. It is this kind of dedication that made me realize my dream of one day becoming Spears’ backup dancer or transforming into a Britney Spears impersonator. Since the age of five, Spears has been both a learning tool and an escape. After the release of her first single “…Baby One More Time,” I officially found my inspiration for the future and something that would make me happy for the rest of my life, teaching me to be myself and live life so that it would make me happy, not others. Disney Movies- This mega-empire has continued to capture the imaginations of children across the globe since the 1950’s, and it was definitely no different for me. As a child, I watched Disney movies almost everyday; my favorites were The Little Mermaid and The Lion King. I always dreamed of being a mermaid growing up and still do to this day, which is why watching The Little Mermaid was such a huge part of my life. I always watched it with the hopes that I could one day become a mermaid, much like Ariel became a human. Disney’s sense of dreams and imagination gave me the hope growing up that mermaids actually existed and I could one day find the proper magic in the world to transform me into one. Nickelodeon- In the 1990’s, Nickelodeon was the sole existence of most children with it is wide range of great TV shows, including Rugrats, The Wild Thornberry’s, All That, Kablam and Rocko’s Modern Life, to name a few. Watching these shows everyday after school was a must. It was something to look forward to and do whenever one got bored. These shows taught me that being a kid was important and living it to the fullest was mandatory. ABC soap operas- Growing up, I would watch both General Hospital and One Life to Live with my grandparents and my mom. The soap operas planted an obsession. Soap opera’s constant changing plot lines and dangerous lifestyles truly intrigued me I even wrote a letter to Kristen Alderson, who plays Starr Manning on OLTL, and she not only replied, but even included an autographed picture. These shows were something I looked forward to everyday after school and when I missed one, I would hound my relatives to tell me what had happened. These soaps taught me that life can sometimes be extremely unexpected and even though it may not happen as drastically as it does in these shows, life can still change without warning. Sabrina, the Teenage Witch- This was perhaps the greatest show ever created in the history of mankind and I saw every episode growing up; I followed it religiously. I was obsessed with the magical abilities Sabrina possessed and Melissa Joan Hart, who plays Sabrina Spellman. Hart was good friends with Britney Spears and had Spears make a guest appearance on the show in 1999, which is my favorite episode. Every character was hilarious and relatable in his own way. The show created something that was so unreal it almost became reality and posed the question of whether magical creatures secretly exist within our lives or not. All of these events served as stepping stones toward adulthood for me. They were either making me happy or teaching me lessons of being myself, understanding the difficulty of life, being a kid and dreaming.
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EMBRACE MAGIC. At the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, junior Colleen Welsh has an ecstatic first impression of the theme park. “When I saw everything come to life, I cried; there was a lot of jumping and screaming, I can go to Hogwarts and walk through Hogsmeade. I can be a part of the books,“ Welsh said.
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1. Which of these is NOT a Horcrux? a. Nagini b. Harry Potter c. Tom Riddle’s Diary d. Helga Hufflepuff’s Diadem
4. What is the core of Hermione’s wand? a. Dragon Heartstring b. Phoenix Feather c. Veela Hair d. Unicorn Blood
7. Where did Quidditch originate? a. Queerditch Field b. Queerditch Valley c. Queerditch Marsh d. Queerditch Park
9. Which creature is only visible after seeing death? a. Thestral b. Hypocrite c. Basilisk d. Boggart
2.How many stairwells are there in Hogwarts? a. 50 b. 142 c. 400 d. 6
5. What age do wizards begin attending Hogwarts? a. 10 b. 12 c. 11 d. 9
3. What is a wizard who can speak to snakes called? a. Animagus b. Mudblood c. Muggle d. Parseltongue
6. Which of these is NOT a Hogwarts’ ghost? a. Moaning Myrtle b. Nearly Headless Nick c. The Grey Woman d. The Fat Friar
8. What are the first names of the four founders of Hogwarts? a. Rowena, Helga, Godrik, Salazar b. Ravena, Thelga, Godrik, Salazar c. Ravena, Thelga, Godric, Salazar d. Rowena, Helga, Godric, Salazar
10. Which character’s name translates to cheater of death in French? a. Draco Malfoy b. Severus Snape c. Voldemort d. Sirius Black
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grade and was blown away by the in depth quality of the series. The inducted Potter fanatic was initially drawn to the spell-bounding environment and sympathized with the main character’s tragic past and self-less nature. “There will always be a new audience of Harry Potter readers. That is why so many people want her to write more books. The levels of the books evolve, and Rowling grows with her readers,” English teacher Jennifer Hilley said. While readers grow alongside Rowling’s fiction, global audiences feel they too have grown with the series of adapted films. Over the summer, anticipation for the eighth and final movie installment, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2, continued to build. An ongoing parade of billboards, emphasizing the approaching release date, July 15, displayed a blunt and candid three-word tag-line, “It All Ends.” As the curtain closed on a decade long film saga, the cinematic departure of “Harry Potter” was climatic, yet bittersweet. While the conclusion of the series universally captivated audiences, some muggles felt permanently connected to the bespectacled boy-wizard and his heroic tale. “[Harry Potter is appealing because] the story shows the growth of a character, and people can relate to the trials and tribulations of his story. Harry Potter is timeless,” junior Olusegun Akinwolere said.
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By STEPHANIE GARCIA Quidditch, dementors, muggles. These terms would not hold value in any other realm than the magical utopia of Harry Potter. Without the imagination of a British writer, the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry would cease to exist. “J.K. Rowling provides an escape. The books are more magical than everyday life. Harry Potter is timeless because of the throwback to mystery and magic,” senior Evan Tobin said. Thirteen years ago, the phenomenon took flight; a seven-book “Harry Potter” series stemmed from the mind of an author who needed no wand to generate her own literary brand of magic. Starting with Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, the novels sparked avid readers to camp outside bookstores, hundreds of admirers anticipating the journey from Platform Nine and ThreeQuarters. Then the adapted film saga grossed over $4.5 billion in international sales, casting a decade-long spell on audiences worldwide, according to Hollywood.com. Today, the Harry Potter series endures as a reigning component of pop culture, spreading sporadically through varied mediums. This franchise has blossomed, branching into Orlando’s
Universal Studios two years ago and now in October an online extravaganza, Pottermore, will hit computer screens. The innovative online reading experience, Pottermore, will embody a social network feel as the Harry Potter series is electronically transformed to include interactive illustrations and unpublished production notes from J.K. Rowling herself. “[Pottermore], It’s unbelievably magical. All my life, I’ve grown up with [them]. It’s like I’m a part of the story,” junior Colleen Welsh said. Since joining Pottermore in August, Welsh has received her first wand from Ollivander’s and has been sorted into the Slytherin house. Welsh, along with other Hogwarts hopefuls, achieved early acceptance into Pottermore through the Magic Quill Challenge: 7 days, 7 books, 7 chances. From July 31-Aug. 6, the book hunt tested fans on their Harry Potter knowledge. Each day progressed in difficulty with an additional clue waiting to be unraveled. Across the world, one million contestants were selected upon completion of this quest; the new found wizards will help shape the magical site for the official launch later this month. “It hasn’t picked up yet, but I’m excited. I know that it will be amazing. Harry Potter will never die. Twilight and The Hunger Games are good, but they will never live up to Harry Potter,” Welsh said. This passionate Harry Potter fan started reading the books in second
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Britney Spears is releasing her remix CD B in the Mix: the Remixes 2. The album features remixes of Spears’ greatest hits from her latest three albums Blackout, Circus and Femme Fatale. Britney Spears is a pop star who began her career in 1998 at the age of 16. She has released seven albums, two greatest hits and one other remix CD over the past 13 years. Spears recently received a tribute at the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards. She has performed with stars like Michael Jackson and Madonna. Spears’ reign as a pop star has helped her to become the number one selling musician worldwide over the past decade, selling over 180 million singles and albums, and is the only female artist in history to have six of her albums debut at number one. Jack’s Mannequin
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Drake is releasing his album Take Care. Drake began his career in 2001 as Jimmy Brooks on Degrassi: The Next Generation and switched to a rapping career in 2008 with the release of his EP Best I Ever Had. Drake’s most famous hits include “Best I Ever Had,” “Marvin’s Room,” “Find Your Love,” “Over,” and “Fancy.”
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Adele will perform at the Hard Rock Live at Universal CityWalk at 8 p.m. British singer Adele has released two albums 19 and 21, both representing the age she was when she recorded the album. Her most famous hits include “Chasing Pavements,” “Rolling in the Deep,” “Set Fire to the Rain,” and “Someone Like You.”
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Jack’s Mannequin will be performing at the House of Blues at 5 p.m. Jack’s Mannequin is a rock band that formed in 2004. The band has three albums including Everything in Transit, The Glass Passenger and People and Things. The band’s most recent single is “My Racing Thoughts” from People and Things.
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Coldplay is releasing their fifth album Mylo Xyloto. Coldplay is an English alternative rock band who formed in 1996. The band consists of Chris Martin (lead singer), Jonny Buckland (lead guitarist), Guy Berryman (bassist) and Will Champion (drummer). The band has four other albums that include Parachutes, A Rush of Blood to the Head, X&Y and Viva La Vida or Death and all his Friends. Their band is an active contributor to charity causes and has performed for events like Hope for Haiti Now: A Global Benefit for Earthquake Relief, Band Aid 20, Sound Relief and the Teenage Cancer Trust. The band has also participated in political causes such as Oxfam’s Make Trade Fair campaign and Amnesty International. They have won seven Grammy’s from 20 nominations.
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Footloose, PG-13, is a re-make of the 1984 classic by Dean Pitchford. The story centers around a city boy, Ren McCormack, who moves from Boston to a small town where “rock n’ roll” and dancing have been banned causing his rebellious attitude to shake up the town. McCormack’s relationship with Ariel Moore causes controversy with her reverend father. McCormack attempts to have the law of no dancing abolished. The poster for the film reads “There comes a time to cut loose.” Directed by Craig Brewer; starring Kenny Wormald (Ren McCormack), Julianne Hough (Ariel Moore), Dennis Quaid (Rev. Shaw Moore) and Miles Teller (Willard).
October 21
Enrique Iglesias, Pitbull and Prince Royal will perform at the Amway Center at 7 p.m. Enrique Iglesias has released nine albums since 1995 and is a prominent Spanish/ American singer. Pitbull is a famous Spanish/ American singer who has been featured in such songs as “Give Me Everything” with NeYo and “On the Floor” with Jennifer Lopez.
October 27
The Help: Deluxe Edition by Kathryn Stockett will be released as a deluxe version. This version includes a satin ribbon marker, printed endpapers, a cloth case and two-color interior printing. The story entails an understanding of racism and political history in the 1960’s. The film starring Emma Stone opened on August 10.
Enrique Iglesias
October 28
In Time is about a future where one stops aging at 25 and must work to buy himself more time. When a young man finds himself with too much time, he must run from the police to save his life. Directed by Andrew Niccol; starring Justin Timberlake (Will Salas), Amanda Seyfried (Sylvia Weis) and Cillian Murphy (Raymond Leon).
In Time
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Greek/American mix succeeds DINER BRINGS MEDITERRANEAN CLOSER TO HOME
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GREEK BURRITO. The chicken gyro ($5.99) is loaded with fresh lettuce, diced tomatoes , sliced onions and perfectly seasoned chicken, all rolled inside a pita bread shell. “It was like a party in my mouth,” sophomore Joshua Halloran said. ”The mixture of flavors and texture left my tastebuds wanting more.” SPECIAL. Theo’s Kitchen offers a unique atmosphere that blends Americana with Mediterranean. “It’s like a hybrid,” sophomore Austin Hall said. “It’s like having your own personal Greek chef, in a comfortable American setting,” With a classic, concession-standstyle menu and a Specials board, Theo’s captures the essence of a classic American diner.
Dining 411 Food Greek/ American Where: 2952 Curry Ford Rd
When: 11a.m. to 9 p.m. Mon-Fri. 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sat. Closed Sunday
Online: theoskitchen. com
Call: 407849-0810
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Star Ratings Perfection in every sense of the word. Nothing special, but worth buying. EH.
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By COOPER BROCK A diner that has been serving satisfying Greek food with American additions to Orlando for over 20 years, Theo’s Kitchen is unique to other Mediterranean-American restaurants because of its’ ability to fuse the two cultures smoothly. Upon entering Theo’s, the entirety of the restaurant is visible, as it is a small, yet spacious dining area and has a concession-stand-style menu hanging on the back wall. With Coca-Cola signs sprinkled over the menu, along with pictures of fresh gyros on the counter, Theo’s does an excellent job of conveying an American atmosphere, while letting one know it is not the typical diner. Although a concession stand style restaurant isn’t the classiest place one could eat at, the atmosphere is enjoyable and pleasant. Theo’s is family owned and family operated, and upon entering one is immediately greeted with a thick Greek accented hello. Food is made to order, and with only two working the kitchen, the staff was not exactly prepared to handle our party of 10, plus the other 10 people already in the restaurant. Drinks were filled after ordering, and the food was ready in a little less than 20 minutes. In the interest of fairness, the staff probably was not expecting such a large crowd on a Wednesday night, but a third worker was called in and ordering became a much smoother experience. Thankfully the food makes up for what the service lacks. The food is outright phenomenal. With a range of Mediterranean classics, as well as American favorites, Theo’s brings all of one’s culinary cravings to fruition. The gyro ($5.29), a fresh, Greek
alternative to the burrito, comes loaded with tzatziki, a garlic based yogurt sauce that complements any of the three meats one can choose. A well seasoned chicken, a thinly sliced and expertly roasted lamb and a perfectly cooked beef option are available inside a thick circle of pita with fresh lettuce, diced tomatoes and onions. For the veggie lover, a tried and true Greek salad ($3.49) is the perfect addition to any meal. It follows the standard formula for a Greek salad, with Greek olives, spiced peppers, feta cheese and onions atop fresh lettuce with a homemade dressing. The hot chicken wings demonstrate how perfectly Theo’s is able to bring an American icon into a Mediterranean setting. Perfectly cooked, the meat falls off the bone. Wings can be ordered in a range of quantities, starting at five for $3.99 and 100 for $48.99. The fried chicken is another welcome addition to the American aspect of Theo’s. Available in quantities of 6 ($8.49) to 21 ($22.49) pieces, the chicken is lightly breaded and fried to a golden brown. There are a variety of sides available, ranging from hearty mashed potatoes ($1.19) to fresh and flavorful hummus ($4.19). Sides like the thick cut french fries or homemade coleslaw are available with the purchase of any dinner special. Others, like the fried mushrooms ($2.99) and onion rings ($2.49) must be purchased separately. For dessert, fresh baklava ($2.49) and smooth rice pudding ($1.49) are an excellent end to an extremely satisfying meal. The baklava, a pastry consisting of multiple layers of phyllo dough topped and filled with cinnamon and nuts, is warm and incredibly satisfying. An inexpensive option that brings Mediterranean closer to home, Theo’s captures the American spirit while serving divine dishes that will keep one coming back for more. Check out Theo’s Kitchen for a casual Mediterranean experience.
October 7, 2011
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AN IN-DEPTH LOOK AT ALL THE THRILLS, CHILLS AND ADVENTURES THIS HALLOWEEN By SARA CASLER Halloween is a time to walk around in a ridiculous costume, dripping in makeup or fake blood, and ask neighbors for handouts and sweets. For some, it involves butchering a perfectly innocent pumpkin and turning it into an orange angel of the night, lit by the glow of an ominous candle. For others, it involves spending the night participating in activities that scare the living daylights out of them, turning them into walking creatures of the night, petrified by their own shadows, lurking behind them. Whatever one’s plans may be for this Hallows Eve, here are a few locations that are sure to put the boogie man to shame.
Try your luck, if you dare Universal Studios, Orlando is hosting their 21st annual Halloween Horror Nights and in light of their recent lucky achievement, becoming the best Halloween attraction in the nation, according to Amusement Today, the theme is terrifyingly simplistic: Lady Luck. Guests will be set screaming through eight new haunted houses, six outrageous scare zones and a variety of live shows. On top of that, some of the top attractions will be open throughout the night for those guests desperate for a scare free escape. Although Halloween Horror Nights is more widely known than some of the other attractions available during the Halloween season, it is not necessarily the scariest. Sure, the monsters are scary, but Lady Luck? Really? Because they have been around so long, it seems as if Universal is running out of ideas. Also, the inclusion of scare-free zones takes away from the overall scare experience. photo courtesy/UNIVERSAL STUDIOS
Not so scary for the oh so scared Reader, beware: Disney could not do scary if it kicked them in Minnie’s polka-dotted little black rear end. Walt Disney’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is normally meant for a young audience, but this reporter has yet to meet a teenager that will turn down the chance to dress without limits and gather pounds of candy, only to have it topped off by fireworks. Mickey has put together a family friendly environment for those looking for a more mellow way to celebrate with younger siblings or parents. The most horrifying thing that occurs throughout the night is the Happy HallowWishes fireworks display where the Disney villains go trick-or-treating in the sky. NOTE: This is not a fun event if one is looking for a terrible fright or a fan base of one’s own age. Choose wisely, preferably elsewhere.
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Goblins, ghosts and hooded figures patrol this late night beaten track, determined to terrify all that cross their paths. A Petrified Forest is a haunted trail out in Altamonte Springs, and it offers a horror experience like no other. Guests wander through tunnels of corn stalks, dark forest lanes and pitch black hallways in the late hours of the night with only the stars and their wits as their guides. Group size is limited to six per tour, and there is a collection of any sort of battery powered device at entry, so guests are left with their own personal and mental devices to navigate the passageways. This is also the only attraction with a specific age requirement in the Orlando area. Guests must be at least 12 years old to attend and doors do not open until the sun is down. The chills of the submersion factor in this walk of horror are breathtaking. Literally. One screams so hard, inhaling is a challenge. Anyone seeking the ultimate Halloween thrill should look into this trail of misery, woe and gore. Spine tingling is only the beginning of this trail of maniacs.
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The dark side of the Garden Busch Gardens leads the charts as far as thrills, but it was not until recent years that it attempted to take on chills. Busch Gardens Howl-O-Scream is an addition to Central Florida’s multitude of tourist sites and attractions. But, unlike Halloween Horror Nights, the only safe zones are those found in the privacy of a rest room stall. The creative directors are pushing to make even there a fright. Howl-O-Scream has one focus: Zombies, but not just any zombies- biker zombies, homeless photo/KAREN JAEN zombies. Zombies dripping in gore and filth, designed to disgust and terrify. Howl-O -Scream offers three new haunted houses along with some old time favorite frights and roaming “hoards” that romp around the Gardens and scare the guests. It guarantees to have one screaming for more. Howl-O-Scream is a nice change from photo/KAREN JAEN the traditional down the street style zombie. No cheap makeup, no obviously fake blood and gore. This is as real as stage makeup and costumes get. But zombies? It has been done before, and therefore has been seen before. Unless the zombies Busch Gardens has in mind have never been seen before, (And they have been. At one point or another, cinematography has turned every possible form of humanity into a zombie) the scares, however terrifying, will lack the originality of an explosive new attraction.
By the numbers A Petrified Forest $20
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$30
MIck eys Not-SoScary Halloween Party $53.95-$67
$40
$50
The general admission costs of the horror stops of this Halloween’s Screamfest.
Howl O Scream $77.99
$60
Halloween Horror Nights $81.99
$70
$80
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