Kate Rosenbaum

KATE ROSENBAUM

PORTFOLIO 2015-16

Dear Ms. Hart and Mr. Adamson: I am hopeful that you will consider me for the position as a staff writer and photo editor in the 2016-17 edition of The Shadow.

I have been interested in publications and photography for many years and believe that working as an asset for The Shadow will provide me with the opportunity to display my passion for writing and photography.

As I reviewed the requirements for a successful yearbook member, I found myself relating to certain aspects that are cherished within a yearbook staff team. I am persistent and am capable of completing all assigned tasks under the strict deadline that is associated with creating a yearbook.

Furthermore, I am organized, both with managing my time and my tasks as a student and staff member. I will show my dedication and devotion through the work I produce over the course of the creation of the 2016-17 yearbook.

I think my skills and interests would be an exemplary match with the traits that you seek from a staff member.

Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely, Kate Rosenbaum

Kate Rosenbaum

Cactus Shadows High School | 5802 E Dove Valley Rd, Cave Creek, AZ 85331 | (480) 444 9701

Objective:

A position in which I would be able to demonstrate my passion for publications and photography in general working alongside The Shadow production team.

Experience:

The Shadow Yearbook Staff Member (August 2015 - present)

Photographed students and school-wide events for weekly coverage.

Gathered information regarding specific story and mod topics to contribute to the production of the 2015-16 edition of The Shadow.

Wrote and designed stories and mods for specific yearbook spreads.

Skills:

Able to maintain an organized work ethic.

Impeccable teamwork skills.

Able to receive criticism humbly.

Will eagerly learn from my mistakes.

Responsible and trustworthy individual.

Education:

Cactus Shadows High School, Cave Creek, Arizona

Class of 2018 GPA 3.6/4.2 Staff writer and photographer for The Shadow.

Activities:

International travel.

Photography in spare time to broaden my knowledge.

Performing artist at local coffee shops and events.

References:

Available upon request.

SELF - ANALYTICAL EVALUATION

Being a yearbook student has broadened my knowledge of the work ethic and effort that is required to be a successful asset on a publications staff. I gained understanding for the importance of finding a median between time-management and quality work. Despite countless stressful hours of confusion and lack of creativity, throughout the year, I learned to cherish the struggles that yearbook entails.

As I look back on the past year, I have realized that the stress I dealt with was completely avoidable if I had sooner learned that time-management was dire in order to be a successful yearbook student. Second semester was drastically less cringe-worthy because I was able to grasp the concept that deadlines are much easier to reach when the work is spread out evenly and reasonably. For instance, when I was assigned a main story covering Powder Puff, I quickly got my interviews done, making the stress of actually producing a readable story drastically less taxing.

My team was very communicative and we were usually able to produce a more or less well-designed spread. I believe my teamwork skills grew remarkably after participating

in yearbook simply due to the obvious necessity for cooperation and acceptance, especially with the many varying opinions and outlooks. Throughout second semester, my passion for publications grew immensely, particularly after admiring the outcome of both the literary magazine and the yearbook. I became more motivated to become more involved in studentled productions and began to dedicate more of my free time to yearbook related activities. Overall, I spent my time attempting to better my theme project, All About Me spread, and my portfolio, working on improving my design and skills.

My first year as a member of yearbook was full of personal challenges; however, I am nevertheless ecstatic about what is to come in the following year regarding the book. I am hopeful that in the next year, I will be able to prove that I am a good enough asset to become an editor because I believe I already possess many of the desired traits and simply did not put in the effort to demonstrate them in the past year. Yearbook has taught me acceptance and how to be humble, both of which will be used constantly in the working world. I have overall become a better version of myself through

REFLECTION ESSAYS

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Second semester was significantly less stressful mainly because after many hardships, I was able to recognize that time management was key. I was assigned a main story titled “Think Pink,” covering the Powder Puff game that takes place every October that was to go on the “You Being Brave Makes Us Fighters” spread.

Instantly, I was excited to write the story because I knew that I could create a heartfelt main story that would be emotionprovoking and interesting.

I was really interested in expanding my knowledge on what participating in Powder Puff meant to the student body, so I branched out and found specific students who directly dealt with a loved one who battled cancer in order to gain their perspectives on the touchy subject. I received some amazing emotional responses that made writing the copy immensely

easier. I struggled with finding the correct words in order to make the story readable, and admittedly, the final piece could use some more work and revision; however, I am quite proud of the final product.

Throughout the process of writing and planning this particular story, I learned the importance of letting the interview follow its own path in the sense that planned questions are not always the best route, especially when discussing a subject that is sentimental to many. I am very proud of my final work; however, I did not end up getting story credits in the actual yearbook which was a slight disappointment. I believe my knowledge of writing and the different styles of copy that can be chosen from has grow excessively and will benefit me in both future English classes and if I decide to follow the path of journalism for college.

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Over the course of the year, I believe I have grown as both a student and as a creative individual through yearbook. I was given endless opportunities to demonstrate my creativity; however some of my completed assignments lacked originality, making them uninteresting and boring to look at.

One of my most amateur and embarrassing pieces was on the “You Being Loud Makes Us Expressive” spread titled, “Ghostly Getups.” Once again, I learned that time-management and developing a plan is very important in order to produce a well-designed final piece. The mod in its entirety was very last minute and was an example of a very lazy effort on my part.

If I had put in the effort early on to gather my thoughts and plan out a complete

idea of what I wanted to do with the mod, the completed product would have improved drastically. I should have developed a more eye catching design and concept in order to draw the reader in; however, I failed at doing so.

After viewing the piece in the actual yearbook, I have accepted the mod’s final look, but am critical of the aspects that could have be altered. I wish I had branched out of my comfort zone and designed a mod that was more eye-catching and intriguing than a photo collage. Yes, in the end, I gathered quotes which boosted the length of the captions; however, the mod still lacked creativity in design and the overall concept. I am hopeful that when the new school year begins I will be able to show more creativity in what-

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This picture is one of my favorites because it was capture in a spur-of-the-moment shoots for junior varsity softball. Not only does the picture show action and anticipation, but it adds an element to the actual mod. The picture in particular uses leading lines because the

subject is facing the copy, directing the reader to the specific area. I believe this picture is an example of good photography because although it does not show emotion, it demonstrates action and adds to the overall design of the mod.

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Throughout first semester, I was timid and was quite nervous to get involved first-hand with the production of the yearbook, other than completing my obvious assigned tasks such as coverage and interviews. As second semester proceeded, I became more involved in planning for next year’s edition of The Shadow, mainly because the staff is so limited in the upcoming year. I spent most of my time in the yearbook room, whether that

entailed working on a project, planning for Yearbook Palooza, or distribution of the yearbooks. I really enjoyed being involved in an activity that gave me the chance to both be creative and see a different side of student life and the school in entirety. I am hopeful that next year I will have a greater voice in the way the yearbook is managed and publicity for the selling of yearbooks.

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Last semester, I dealt with a lot of stress and failure to manage my time wisely, which hurt me in the long run; however, I gained several valuable skills that helped me to improve my overall time as a yearbook student, especially throughout second semester. I also was challenged with feelings of lack of recognition for the amount of effort I put into trying to make the yearbook successful. I overcame these emotions by grasping the realization that there is one more year that I will have to

opportunity to apply for the role that I originally wanted to take on. I was able to remain humble about the situation and understand that it is a tough decision to make on behalf of the advisors. I also learned that there will always be someone who is more talented and is better suited for a particular position; therefore, it is important to not compare oneself to others because every individual is characterized with differing traits.

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I determined that my greatest weakness was comparison after spending my time as a student in yearbook. I constantly found myself comparing my work to the work of my classmates, which ended up bringing my entire attitude about the class down. In a way, this weakness is partially beneficial because i was motivated to become better and strived for perfection; however, I was consistently disappointed in myself for not being able to

meet certain standards that would have proven me capable of an editor. I need to realize that diversity is necessary in order for a class to reach success. It is also vital that I understand the necessity of variation within a class regarding specific skills and areas of strength. It i very important to recognize that there is always something to learn especially in a student-led publications class.

WANDERLUST

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FOREIGN LANDS Rosenbaum shares photos showcasing her international travels.

Photos by Brian Rosenbaum

KATER PATATER Kate Rosenbaum, a sophomore, is known for her love of music, artsy Instagram feed, and chronic resting bitch face. A gemini, Kate is energetic, creative, and witty, but can also be head-strong and agitated at times. Above all, however, she is hilarious, and lights up any room with her presence. “Kate is one of the funniest people I have ever met; she never fails to make me laugh, and that is one of the many reasons I feel so lucky to have her as a friend,” said Lauren Haggar, a close friend of Kate’s.

Kate has a passion for music that began straight out of the womb. She has been singing for as long as she can remember; from church choir to coffee shop gigs, her talent has grown along with her passion. Kate began learning the ukulele when she was 13, and has since increased her musical library with each new song she has strummed. “Kate conveys both her extensive knowledge and deep passion for music in every song she plays; I love hearing her sing,” said Kiera Riley, a friend of Kate’s.

Along with playing music, Kate loves attending concerts and listening to her favorite artists. “I love the atmosphere; seeing my favorite bands live is such a cool experience,” said Rosenbaum.

Along with music, Kate also has a strong love for photography and travel. Having been to New Zealand, South Africa, and the majority of the US, her experiences have broadened her horizons and given her an ever-present feeling of wanderlust. She is visiting Europe this summer, and plans on traveling to Brazil, Spain, and Amsterdam in the near future.

Through everything, Kate’s family is always there to support her and cheer her on.

“She is annoying and she has no friends and she is lonely,” said Evan Rosenbaum, Kate’s loving brother. It is clear to see that Kate’s happy and positive state of mind comes from her family’s kindness and love, especially Van’s.

When her family is pissing her off, Kate can always rely on her friends to cheer her up.

“My friends are gems, and I love them all very much,” said Kate. Her love for her friends is always reciprocated. “Kate is my best friend.

She’s always there for me, and I can always count on her for an adventure and endless laughter. She brings out the best in me,” said Mia Gilling, Kate’s BFF.

To conclude, Kate is pretty great. Her personality shines bright, and her friendship is a blessing. Don’t hate because you ain’t Kate!

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The Evolution of Kater Patater

THROUGHOUT THE YEARS, Kate Rosenbaum, a sophomore, has blossomed into a beautiful, colorful egg. This time line captures several of her iconic moments over the course of 15 years.

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My previous portfolio was designed on InDesign, which was considered more advanced; however, the overall appearance was very amateur and poorly constructed. I had a vague idea in mind regarding my theme, but failed to make my spreads look decent. I now have an understanding for the importance of choosing a design and carrying that specific design out throughout the entirety of the project. I liked my concept from the previous semester’s portfolio; however I could have improved the way in which I portrayed certain aspects. My reflections from last semester were very brief and vague and

did not portray my work ethic in a respectable manner. I learned to gather ideas from different sources to broaden my knowledge of design and recurring factors that appear in magazines that are popular, such as color schemes and geometric figures.

This semester, I chose to follow a simplistic design and focus more on photography and improving my reflections and copy. I am hopeful that my improvements are clear and obvious compared to my portfolio from the previous semester because I believe I have gained knowledge regarding the art of design through yearbook.

DEADLINE #1 GIVE A LITTLE

STUDENTS open their hearts to the community through volunteer work

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STUDENTS ARE GIVEN a variety of opportunities throughout the school year to put their generous hearts to work while maintaining a close connection to the community.

Key Club focuses on creating strong relationships between students through group volunteer activities.

“It is easier because we share the same interests,” said Reilly Krawczyk, a sophomore. Members recently donated their time at the local bird sanctuary, Wild At Heart. The organization was in need of renovation, so Key Club stepped up to revamp the property. The service activity also acted as a group bonding session for the incoming club members.

“You learn to be more accepting,” said Vice President Stephanie Floe, a junior. Members are exposed to new aspects of the surrounding world through both volunteer opportunities and national conventions that focus on the overall bettering of the community.

It is not always necessary to be a member of a particular club in order to participate in volunteer work. Emma Pusateri, a sophomore, spends her extra time at St. Vincent de Paul, an organization that provides homeless families with food, clothing, shelter, and mentoring.

“I really enjoy connecting with the children there.

Sometimes you meet one and you two just click - even though you haven’t been there for very long, it’s like you and that child have known each other forever.”

By simply providing an understanding and humble presence, one person’s day can be immensely improved. One helpful hand can impact an entire community. story by kate rosenbaum

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Bizzell, Reilly Krawczyk, and Casey Douglas lead a weekly Key Club meeting at the Holland Center. photo by samantha spina 4 STEPHANIE FLOE, JUNIOR AND RILEY KRAWCZYK, sophomore look through the threads of Hope bracelets that they will sell for charity. photo by samantha spina 5 CREATING A SPECIAL BOND with a young girl at St. Vincent de Paul in Downtown Phoenix, Emma Pusateri, a sophomore, volunteers over the summer. Pusateri first began donating her time at the local homeless center when she was in eighth grade. photo by mary pusateri

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PEACE OUT BOY SCOUT

VOLUNTEERING isn’t the only thing Boy Scouts do

trips, various volunteer projects, and numerous opportunities for Scouts to earn merit badges.

Kameron Moore, a junior, works hard all year with the Boy Scouts. The Scouts have many events every year for their dedicated members to participate in.

Scouts participate in various activities reserved specially for wintertime.

Community service projects include selling wreaths to earn money for upcoming trips and camps, as well as volunteering at retirement homes to help decorate for the holidays. Some troops also participate in a yearly winter camp out in the snow. “Actually, last year we had ours cancelled because there was no snow,” said Hayes.

Moore and his troop headed to Florida for scuba diving and sailing. In June of 2015, the Scouts adventured to Minnesota for canoeing, backpacking, and hiking.

Another summer event is camping.

Scouts take annual visits to various Arizona camps, including Camp Geronimo, Camp Raymond, Fort Bowie, and High Adventure camps finishing up their year.

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Boy Scouts do a lot in just one year and have many responsibilities.

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The beginning of the school year means the start of a new year for Boy Scouts. Troops hold monthly camping

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Michael Barnett, 10, and Kameron Moore, 11, photo by karla moore

KNOWLEDGE IS POWER

NATIONAL Honor Society members tutors students Sophomore Alyssa Chavka shares her feelings of being tutored by a student member of the National Honor Society. “I was really nervous at first and I thought they would judge me because I needed a tutor”.

Once the session was over, Chavka shares the difference in her feelings after it all has happened, “It was really helpful, and I prefer being tutored by a student rather than a professional tutor”.

Student Katie Thomas shares why they chose this style of tutoring. “My parents thought it would be more beneficial for me to have one of my peers tutor me, although I did not agree with this, and I felt intimidated.”

After being tutored, Thomas shares some benefits of this tutoring style. “After being tutored for awhile, I actually really felt more comfortable with the way that my peer was helping me out.

I felt like it was more of a study session with a friend, than something boring that I was forced to do.” story by kassie barnes

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DEADLINE #2 GIVING HER

Julia Horner plays the Giver in the fall play

BREAKING AWAY FROM THE NORM, Julia Horner, junior was the star of the fall play, The Giver. Instead of the traditional casting of a boy to play the male Giver, Horner and director Andrew Cupo decided to mix it up and make the Giver a female. Most students are familiar with The Giver as the book. “I think that it would be cool for them [students] to see the book adapted into a play,” said Horner, “Since the set is a fifty foot projector, it will be a really visual experience.”

Horner not only captivates the audience with her ability to break the status quo, but also her co cast members with her theater makeup expertise.

“I design the make-up and, since the story is told in black and white, I had to use a lot of gray tones,” said Horner. The book is about a group of people who can only see in black and white so she had to incorporate the literary experience with a theatrical experience.

Since there is only one of her, she had to teach the rest of the cast how to apply the dramatic full face makeup.

“I teach classes on how to do the make up so they all learned how to do their own and I have assistance and I am proud of them,” said Horner. story by emma kritzstein

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FRESHMAN, and Julia Horner, a junior, practice for their fall showing of The Giver. “It was really great working with Gabe because I had known him for several years beforehand, so we were comfortable with each other,” said Horner. photo by sadie thompson 2 ADJUSTING HER WIG, Jordyn Hill, a junior, mentally prepares in the mirror for her upcoming show. “It was my first time wearing a wig and it kept sliding off during the show. It took about a hour and a half to get ready but it was worth it because we all looked good in the end photo by

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Falcons take pride in cheering their hearts out and vote on what cheers are their favorites

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GHOSTLY GETUPS

Decked out in their spookiest attire, students walk the streets of downtown Cave Creek in the Homecoming parade.

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O’BRIEN, AND NICHOLAS POTTHOFF, SENIORS, anxiously await the final results of the varsity away game against Apollo High School.

“I like the games because I get to watch my boys do their thing on the field and get the win,” said Potthoff. photo by emily watkins 2 ISABELLA BINGAMAN AND ZOE MONROE, BOTH SENIORS, show their school spirit by cheering in The Nest decked out from head to toe in tie dye gear for the varsity home game versus Coconino High School. photo by katelyn moore

CONCERT CRAZY

Students describe their experiences at recent concerts

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PARADE, Cade Foster, junior arrives in costume supporting both the varsity football team as well as Veterans Heritage Project. “My favorite part of the homecoming parade was being involved with the float building process. I love seeing everyone together and having a good time.” Said Foster photo by kate rosembaum 3 MATHLETE MAX SOLBERG a junior, shows his club spirit; suspenders and all. “I liked letting people know about math club and throwing candy at kids” Said Solberg photo by kate rosembaum 4 VARSITY CHEERLEADERS Alyssa Chavka and Alyssa Schreiber, sophomores, and Lauren Raleigh and Sonora Scheven, juniors, walk alongside their float as photo by kate rosembaum

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Swimmers explain what encouragers them during thier meets

“I LOVE BEING ON THE DIVE TEAM because of the people and the environment,” said Elizabeth Poulson, a junior on the dive team, “They made the season more enjoyable because everyone is so nice and we all have a really great sense of humor”.

Although swimming and diving are both sports where the participants compete individually, they all come together as a team and rely on support from their coaches and from each other. “The relationship I share with my

teammates and coaches is so amazing. I respect my coaches which makes me a better athlete and the support from the team makes me a better person,” Poulson explained.

During the season the swimmers and divers drive out from school at six p.m. and have an hour bus ride to the pool.

During the bus ride they don’t just rest, their coaches make each of them exercise. “Our coach, Eric Niebch, helps us out in practice constantly. He gives us tips to improve our stroke, and always give us the reasoning

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as to why the tip helps and how it will improve us in our events.

It sets our mind to think about performing in meets and it really motivates me,” Kailee Mckeon, sophomore swimmer says.

Support from family, friends, and coaches encourages the swimmers and divers, but Kobe Gall, a junior swimmer, states that “It would really help all of us if we were to see some of the nest out there every now and again. Mckeon also agrees with this and says, “We would love to see more students out there at our meets”. story by kassandra barnes

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PROUD TO BE

Math teacher James Marando expresses his love for being loud

James Marando, a math teacher, has a very high projected voice. When teaching, he really focuses on what is being taught and reels his students in with his loud voice.

“I get very excited when I teach and that’s when I get very loud,” said Marando, “Math is cool stuff, so I’m pumped up about it and excited.”

“Honestly, his loudness helps me not fall asleep in class, especially in a class like calculus,” senior Gregory Ketter said, Every Friday, Marando could be found singing and talking to students during

SPANISH STUDENTS SUCCEED

TYPING HER CREATIVE ESSAY in Spanish Isabelle McDade shines light on the controversial issue of bull fighting. “My essay is from the point of view of the bull” said McDade, senior. photo by

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likes the freedom that the class provides to her.“We do independent projects.... we will make power points or videos and right now we are doing creative essays in Spanish” “I am going to minor in Spanish in college” said McDade.

Christman and McDade will both minor in Spanish. “Spanish is my life” said an enthusiastic Christman.

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DEADLINE #3 CRUNCHING THE NUMBERS

HARD AT WORK in the library, math tutors aid Alec Allen, a senior, and Bro Schwartz, a junior,with math difficultie

PAINT ON. Samantha Clark, a senior, Samuel Miller, a junior, and Dane Clark, a freshman, painted the spirit rock to surprise their friend Micaela Muehlich.

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Generations apart, veterans as well as students take on the responsibility of teaching others math.

STUDENTS HAVE a lot of challenging classes, and although teachers try to answer all questions and get one on one with all students but not everyone is reached. Having tutors allows for that hands on experience and it gives the students resources and opportunities to get better grades and have a better understanding of the lessons learned in class.

There are tutors for everything but Cactus Shadows has a program that invites retired Veterans to tutor students on math. This allows not only getting life experience using math but also the Veterans. Although the tutors have much knowledge they also learn from the students.

“I learn the basics from my tutor but in most cases I have to teach him some of the new ways my teachers require me to solve the problems,” said Jeannine Jones, a sophomore.

These Veterans are not only helping by tutoring, they also form bonds with the students they tutor.

Jones has deep conversations with her tutor about her life. The tutors are usually here on Tuesday and

Thursdays offering help in chapters and levels of math, including Algebra 1-2, Geometry 1-2, Algebra 3-4, PreCalculus, Calculus and beyond.

Math club provides an additional opportunity for students to receive help with math. Originally, the club did not open tutoring for all students, only members of the club received tutoring. Soon students Max Solberg, a junior and Logan Saker, a junior decided it was time for math club to spread their branches.

“Well, at math club we realized that there were a lot of students who needed extra help with math. We decided to incorporate that as part of the club and offer exclusively math tutoring rather general tutoring,” said Saker.

Math club offers their services every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, allowing help almost everyday of the week. Students have multiple options to receive math help across campus. From retired veterans to peers in math club, there are always opportunities for students to work hard in order to achieve the math grade they deserve. story by

SOLVING ONE PROBLEM AT A TIME, retired veterans help Kylen Schumacher a junior with his math homework. Schumacher takes AP statistics, a difficult course that requires

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BEHIND THE BALL

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varsity basketball team sits in anticipation as their teammates take on Shadow Mountain. “The best part about watching my teammates is that I get to learn from the best,” said Zoe Rondeau, a sophomore and post on the team. photos by kate rosenbaum

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DEADLINE #4 THINK PINK

Powder Puff girls take the field in support of breast cancer awareness

EVERY OCTOBER, STUCO ORGANIZES A FOOTBALL GAME where girls play and boys coach. The event raises money for the Susan G. Koman Breast Cancer Research Foundation to help raise awareness for breast cancer. Playing in the game gives girls the opportunity to let their inner warrior emerge.

“I know all these girls are tough, but they never really get to show it. That’s kind of what cancer is for - they are tough and they show it,” said Payton Atkins, a junior who has played for two years.

The game stands for more than just the sport of football. It is an avenue for those afflicted with personal experience with cancer. Many of the players are active

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winning point bringing her team to victory. As the team was coming to a close, Heiliger boosted the score from 7-0 to 14-0 juniors. “Our team fought hard in the game just like breast cancer patients fight cancer” said Heiliger. photo by nicole neri 2 GAME ON in position, Sophia Hancock, a sophomore, stands guard in attempt to prevent the opposing team from scoring. Hancock played wide reciver and struggled memorizing the many plays within the game. “It was challenging to communicate with my team because it was super chaotic.” said Hancock photo by nicole neri

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FROM STRESS TO SUCCESS

Members of the Freshman Boys Basketball team Jacob Martin and Jake Benci discuss what stresses them out, how they prepare for games, and their goals for the season.

STRESS

photos by mia gilling

“Wondering if we’re going to win or lose really stresses me out before games,” said Jacob Martin, forward on the freshman boys basketball team. “I’m always scared that I’m going to mess up.

I try to stay focused,” said Jake Benci, who is a shooting guard on the team.

PREP

IMPROVE “My goal for the season is to win championships. I’m not afraid to foul people, which is something that I think makes me valuable to the team,” said Martin.

“Athleticism is a quality I have that’s important to the team.

“Before games, I like to listen to music and hang out with my friends,” said Martin.

“Staying focused and eating good helps me prepare for

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WIN

“Being down a certain amount of points with a certain amount of time left in a game is stressful, but when we win it’s pretty hype,” said Martin.

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in the event for reasons beyond the obvious. Powder Puff

acknowledges the unity and commonality found within the student body, fostering an individual healing process for many of the affected.

“It makes me appreciate the little things,” said Lauren Haggar, a sophomore. Haggar watched her aunt battle and overcome cancer twice. “I wanted to play in honor of her and how she made it through her battle.”

For some, the impact of cancer is much greater; Hannah Schmitz, a sophomore, lost a friend to the brutal disease. “It’s hard losing a close friend, but she lived a good life.” Similar to Haggar, seeing a loved one face cancer has changed Schmitz’s outlook on life drastically. “I learned to not take everything for granted and to be grateful for everything I have,” said Schmitz.

“My mom was diagnosed, but she’s a survivor. It’s always been really close to my heart,” said Payton Atkins, a junior and coordinator of Pink Links. Pink Links gives students to raise and donate money for the Koman organization. Each Powder Puff participant receives an envelope filled with pieces of paper which are sold throughout the community for $1 each. Atkins took on the role of collecting the Pink Links and assembling them into a chain that was displayed at the Powder Puff game.

“I wanted to make a difference and let people know that it’s for a reason and not just to play football,” said Atkins.

Haggar, Schmitz, and Atkins shared a common bond, spreading awareness for breast cancer with their loved ones

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Matioli, junior and Alyssa Hispschman a sophomore take on each other’s rival classes during the game. “Some of the freshman got really arrogant but in the end we all had fun.” said Hipschman There was definatley some frienly competiton” said Mattioli 4 NO PAIN NO GAIN, freshman Lauren Blau suffering on the sidelines. She is pulled out of the gameafter getting keed in the head causeing a concussion. “It was a fun experience even if it does get a little rough.” said Blau

INJURY REPORT Freshman Jordan Anderson shares her injuries and experiences on and off the court Over Freshman, Jordan Anderson’s six years of playing she has accumulated several sprained ankles and continuous burnt knees but still plays.“I didn’t stop playing all summer” ,said Anderson about preparations for try outs, “I did a bunch of camps and played sand volleyball.”

The enthusiastic player does not seem to let much get her down.“I try to keep everyone motivated, like if we are losing and people start to get down”, said Anderson “You can easily hurt your wrist if you pass wrong or sprain your ankle if you land wrong.”“I have sprained my ankle one time” said Freshman. The injury report for freshman volleyball players is a long list but it does faze these girls.

photo by nicole neri

LEAN MEAN FIGHTING MACHINE

This season wrestlers crushed the competiPeyton tionHeles, and came out in top

Players match wrestlers that are in the same weight class so many of the wrestlers have to work at managing their weight. “Typically guys will shoot for the lowest weight class so there are ighter guy, not the bigger guys who are harder to wrestle.” Said Ian Jeffer a junior on varsity.

Unlike the mass of the team who try to loose wight Jeffer tries to maintain his. “I kind of take t right in the middle because I don’t want to go o lower because guys are to fast or if they are to heavy obviously they are to heavy.” Jeffer said, “This season I am breezing by because I have figured out a kind of diet thing but typically it’s really difficult to maintain weight.”

When you think of a diet of an average teen boy t is nothing like the diet of wrestlers. “My diet right now is salads, fruits, and healthy foods and vegetables. No sodas or junk food unless it’s

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AFTER TAKING DOWN his opponent, Greg Burgess, a senior captain wins the dual. Myself and there leaders this year have been doing very well,” said Burgess.

THE SUCCESS DID NOT END HERE as Burgess works a bar-arm on his opponent, “We placed second in the Coolidge Tournament and that is a huge step in the right direction for our program.” said Burgess

photos by nicole neri

FIGHTERS

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DEADLINE #5 CAN’T HIDE FROM PRIDE photo by chloe hislop

Students cast their votes via Twitter on their favorite ways to let their falcon spirit shine

wearing CSHS attire

10%

attending the games

35%

spirit weeks

55%

231 votes • final results 1/26/16, 8:59 AM from Scottsdale, AZ

Sophia Hancock, 10,

story by kate rosenbaum

STILL KICKIN’

Senior boys soccer players give the freshman varsity players advice

Soccer games do not draw the same kind of crowds that more popular sports, like football, do. But that does not stop the team from playing hard. “A lot of people don’t go out to support soccer, so it’s kind of sad, but we cheer each other on,” said Jake Seaton, senior. Seaton mentors the new varsity freshman.

“The four freshman all did their part and I would always talk to them and go out of my way to make sure they felt like they were on the team,” said Seaton.

“I was definitely excited to be on the team being

photo by kate rosenbaum

Junior varsity softball players enjoy working with their team members most of all

DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH

Hannah Lienert, 9,

“I enjoy playing a lot because I get to be with all my friends and have a good time,” said Hannah Lienert, a freshman.

Marie Stirling, 9, photo by kate rosenbaum “It’s really fun and we have all been playing together for a very long time,” said Haylee Hewitt, a freshman.

“I like bonding with my team at practice and having fun, also I like Coach McCabe,” said Isabella Rodenburg, a freshman.

“Everyone is super nice this year and we have been practicing really hard so I think this will be a Isabella Rodenburg, 9, photo by mia gilling

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LOUD

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The NEST gets loud when cheering on the basketball team during Hoopcoming week BEING LOUD is a big part of every basketball game. The boys basketball team played their Hoopcoming game on Friday, January 29 against rival team Saguaro. This was one of the last chances the boys had to make it into the playoffs. Before every game, the boys said a chant to get motivated and ready for the game.

“When the lights are off and everyone is cheering right before the game starts, we say our chant called the ‘hoo-rah’. We all love to participate in it because it gets us all fired up,” said Dannon Docktor, a junior. Docktor has been playing varsity basketball since his freshman year, and he said he is motivated the most when everyone else at the game is motivated.

“The student section is basically extra cheerleaders cheering the team on.

Sometimes it gets so intense it’s like we’re part of the game. [The team] kept scoring, and then the game started getting to be neck and neck; we were so close yet didn’t make it close enough,” said Alexis Hunter-Wilson, a junior.

When games get close, the crowd gets intense. This game in particular was one of the closest all year, and stacked up the biggest

student section. While students attend many games, the cheerleaders attend every home game to support the team. Because this game was very close, the excitement reached some of the cheerleaders as well, particularly Teagan Nunnery, a sophomore.

“I get really excited and jump up and down when it’s a close game, and it’s just really exciting because the whole gym is screaming for our team. That’s the best part of basketball games,” said Nunnery.

The cheerleaders always yell chants at the games and try to get the crowd to be as loud as possible. When in doubt, they yell the chant ‘We got spirit.’ Cameron Anastazi, a sophomore varsity cheerleader, said that this chant always gets the crowd excited. “When we start the ‘We got spirit’ chant, the crowd cheers along with us and says the words with us,” said Anastazi.

“It always helps the team stay motivated when our coach is yelling at us throughout the game. He helps us understand everything better and play our best,” said Docktor. “If it wasn’t loud at our games, and if it were just silent, it wouldn’t feel right. Being loud is an important part of the game; without the

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THE 1 CHEERING AT HOOPCOMING GAME, Allison Caswell, a senior, pumps up the players and the Nest. “The Nest was lit, it was a jolly good time, and everyone was so pumped,” said Caswell photo by kate rosenbaum 2 SENIOR NICK POTTHOFF makes an assist to one of his teammates during the Hoopcoming game. “We had a lot more people than we usually do. It gives you a lot more energy when you have more fans behind you,” said Potthoff. photo by kate rosenbaum

3 DRIBBLING, DODGING, AND DEFENDING Griffin Ozaki, a junior, searches for an open teammate

to pass to. “The energy during the game was absolutely electric. We had our biggest and loudest student section of the year,” said Ozaki. photo by kate rosenbaum 4 THE NEST BOYS cheer on their classmates and friends on the basketball team. photo by kate rosenbaum

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PLAYER, Barrett Elletson, a senior, cheers on Carlo Paoletti. “He brought that to every game.

I’d always find myself cracking up because he’d face it at me everywhere I went,” said Paoletti. photo by kate rosenbaum

SPIRITED

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