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Delanee BoganPortfolio 2013
Delanee BoganDanielle PecorinoHollister California General Manager4200 Conroy Road Orlando, FL 32839
Dear Danielle Pecorino,
I am interested in becoming a model for Hollister California. I am well qualified for this position due to my social skills understanding of the brand, as well as the importance of a model. I am eager to learn more about what being a store model initializes and grasp knowledge with retail.
With the communication skills I have mastered being on Boone High School’s newspaper, I will be able to greet each costumer in a friendly way, and know how to respond in a polite manner when dealing with unhappy costumers. Being on staff for three years I have grown comfortable talking to people I have never met, as I often am required to interview them.
I can contribute to the Hollister California’s staff because I am very outgoing and always willing to help. If I receive this position, I will be beneficial to Hollister because I am devoted and a hard worker. I have a flexible schedule and I am very motivated in accomplishing tasks both accurately and in a timely manor.
I would appreciate an interview so we can discuss face to face how I can contribute to Hollister California. Feel free to contact me at any time. In the meantime, thank you for your consideration.
Respectfully yours,
Delanee Bogan
• 2442 Pershing Oaks Pl Orlando, Fl 32806 • 407-421-7030 • [email protected]
Education:• Completed three years at Boone high School• Graduating in the class of 2014• GPA: 3.6
Experience:• Hollister Model at mall of Millenia (2013- present)provided costumer service and greeted each
costumer that entered the store maintained stores appearance by folding clothes and hanging items up, helped costumers find products and preformed size checks.
• Helped take care of the elderly(2013- present) Stayed with my grandmother a few times a week when needed. Would provide company for her, and any other extra work needed to be done for her.
• Babysitter (2010- present) watched children and took care of all our their needs, cooked them meals and got them ready for bed when needed.
• Boone High School newspaper; Index Editor (2012) Responsible for checking all of the names listed in each issue. Checked accuracy for quotes so the newspaper. Also had same responsibilities as other staff-ers.
• Member of American Sign Language Club (2012) Attended all meetings and attended field trip to Flor-ida School for the Deaf and Blind
• Boone High School newspaper; Hi-Lights Staffer (2011). Published and researched stories in all six issues of Hi-Lights. Captured photos for publication. Well acquainted in both InDesign and Photoshop, as well as obtained communication and writing skills.
• Completion of Journalism 1 course (2010)
Honors and Awards:• Team captain of JV Lady Braves soccer team (2011)• Awarded Best mid-fielder by both peers and head coach (2010)• Florida Scholastic Press Association: awarded an All Florida ranked
score for a profile story (2013)• Service award from Reformation Lutheran for volunteering at church
being both acolyte, crucifer, and working in the nursery (2013)
References:• Tony Marano: junior varsity coach, 407-484-0286• Renee Burke, journalism adviser, 407-443-8151• Michael Glester, English 3 honors teacher, 407-893-7200 extension 601 306
Delanee BoganObtain experience becoming a Hollister modelObjective:
• 2442 Pershing Oaks Pl Orlando, Fl 32806 • 407-421-7030 • [email protected]
ESSAY A self-analytical evaluation
I was first introduced to the subject of journalism when my sister, Rachel Bogan told me how much she loved it. Rachel was in yearbook when she went to Boone High School. Everyday she would come home from school and share funny stories that went on in Room 224 and how much she loved being in the class. Hearing all of this on a daily basis, I made up by mind by the end of the 8th grade to pick Journalism 1 as an elective. From there on, I fell in love with the subject of journalism. This year in newspaper, I acquired new skills with Indesign and Photoshop. Last year, I couldn’t design to save my life. I constantly was asking for help and I had no idea what I was doing. This year, I found myself rarely asking for design help. The only time I would ask for help would be when I wanted to hear someone else’s opinion of my design. My production skills were excellent this year. I was always on deadline and I was never the student that Mrs. Burke constantly had to come check on or tell me to do my work. I always got the job done, with no complaints. Multiple times this year I have had to put newspaper before some of my other classes in order to get the job done in a timely manor. Consequently, I would be up late for my other classes but I would always get all seven of my classes work done. Being on newspaper I know how to work on tight deadlines which has helped me in other classes as well. Being a team player is important even with newspaper. I have stayed after school multiple times in order to help the newspaper go to press on time. I would pick up other people on staff ’s slack so that we could finish the paper in a timely manor. I also was more than willing to help other new staffers on their stories on all of our deadlines. This teamwork also showed my dedication to the publication. I was fully dedicated to get the job done no matter what it took. While selling ads, my communication skills have improved. Anyone who knows me knows I am pretty quiet and shy so advertising definitely took me out of my comfort zone. Now, after selling Ads for two years I am not nearly as nervous and I know how to communicate with costumers better. Lastly, this year I learned more about journalism ethics especially dealing with quoting people in the newspaper correctly. Being the Index Editor, it was my job to make sure everyone quoted in the newspaper was quoted correctly so that we were not conveying the wrong message. For example, I caught one of our staffers who was not being ethical about his quotes and stressed the importance of how this would make our publication look if the quote went to press like that. He ended up fixing it but seeing this problem occur, I realized just how important journalism ethics really are. This was a valuable course to take because it taught me that I really have a passion for newspaper and I plan on using the skills I have obtained from it in the future. I will use my writing, design, and communication skills for the rest of my life. I will use these skills in college and I hope to use these skills when I go into the journalism field.
Reflection 1:
My most significant piece for this year would be my story “Perfect SAT score opens doors.” This is my favorite piece I have ever written on staff. I love this story because I feel like it was written very well. It was a news story but I also turned it into a feature story. Because feature stories are my greatest strength in newspaper, I found this story very easy to write. The hardest part would have been finding a good time to interview Megan Tracy, because she was always so busy with extracurriculars. While writing this story, I realized that I have the ability to write feature stories quite well. It came almost natural to me writing it. I am also proud of this story because I designed the info graphic myself. I am horrible at designing and I thought it looked pretty good and fit in perfectly with the story. As I first started this story I wasn’t sure how to go about designing it but I feel like it turned out great. What I liked most about this story was the angle I look and the way I portrayed Megan in the story. I feel like I portrayed her in a strong way and really made her achievements stand out. I am extremely proud of the final product.
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Friday, November 9, 2012 ß hilights.orghi-lightsVolume 61 ß Issue 2
for students, by students
SUPREME CASEWriters takes sides on Affirmative Action[ EDITORIALS, page 4
GAME DAY LINE-UPStats compared, predict who will win
[ SPORTS, page 12
SOCIAL GAP The good and bad of technology compared[SPECIAL, page 10
INDEXopinion 2campus & local 5features 6
special 10 sports 13entertainment 18restaurant review 20
ßrandomfactConsecotaleophobia is the fear of chopsticks.
By DELANEE BOGANThere are few students who take the
SAT and can say they answered every question correctly. Senior Megan Tracy
is one of these students.Of the 1,647,123 students nationwide
who took the SAT in 2011, 384 earned perfect score. That is roughly 0.023 percent of those who took the test.
“[When I saw my tests results online] I hit the refresh button on my computer many times. I was not expecting it; I ran
Perfect SAT score opens doors
Megan Tracy
Americans need fitness regimen
By OLIVIA QUATTRONEIn the fall, high schools receive
grades based on their performance. Boone consistently earns A’s and B’s; however, the Department of Education’s system for calculating grades has changed, which could effect
Grade changes, school stays optimisticthe school’s grade.
Schools are evaluated on two components. The first is an assessment that evaluates FCAT test scores in reading, writing, math and science. There are a total of 800 points available for this component. The other
evaluates advanced placement exam passing rates, graduation rates and college readiness aspects like SAT and ACT scores. There are also 800 points in this category, making the two cells of equal importance. Each of these components earns the school points.
to my dad and he double checked it on his phone,” Tracy said.
John Tracy, Megan’s father, had a similar reaction to the results.
“It was a mixture between shock and excitement, and it took a while for it to sink in. I had to look at it a couple of times before I believed it,” J. Tracy said.
Tracy prepped for the SAT by taking free practice exams online. She took practice tests on each section and wrote essays. After taking the practice tests, she reviewed everything she got incorrect and studied it. Tracy also said
To earn an A, a school needs at least 1,050 points.
“I think we will have enough points for an A again. Our students continue
Boone is currently a
B
By KALEY GILBERTWhat started as a friendly tradition
has become a battle between classes.The totem pole tradition has been
a senior custom on campus since 1999, when then senior, Daniel Graham, created a totem pole out of PVC pipe with his father. Ever since, the Senior Class Council has decorated the totem pole for its graduating class. Approximately five years ago, seniors added to the tradition. The Junior Class Council can steal the totem pole from the seniors who hide it.
“Every year the tradition changes and new rules are added. I’ll hear so-and-so talking about a rule, and I’m like, ‘since when did that happen?’0” Senior Class sponsor Sarah Kittrell said.
The current unwritten rules of the totem pole tradition include: it cannot be stolen until after homecoming, it has to be at a student’s house that lives in the district, in an open area and it cannot be chained or locked. The totem pole is formally handed down after graduation to the rising seniors.
“I think it’s a good idea that someone in district has to have it. I would hate to think that someone from Edgewater
Seniors “tote” tradition
Megan Tracy scores school’s first 2400
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By HEATHER JANAS and PAULA MORALES America’s obesity rate is rising. Today, 149.3 million Americans ages 20 and up are overweight or obese according to an MSNBC segment titled “War on Weight” from July 10, 2012. According to retired United States Navy Rear Admiral Jamie Barnett, one in four Americans is too obese to join the military. In the MSNBC segment, Barnett said the military loses approximately $60 million on the 1200 first term enlistees who are discharged due to weight related problems. A Men’s Health article titled “The U.S. Military’s Struggle with Overweight Soldiers” published in Nov. 3 2011, says overweight soldiers are more likely to fail boot camp and contribute to 658,000 lost work days in the military a year. Boot camps for the United States Army have been extended for incoming recruits who are overweight or out of shape. The extension of training camps and the shrinking military applicant pool due to rising childhood obesity creates a potential national security threat. Jim Liston, former conditioning coach of the Los Angeles Galaxy soccer team and current conditioning coach of the professional soccer team Chivas USA, says America is becoming an unfit society. He proposes recruits be sent to a two month “mini camp” before training in actual boot camp. This would hopefully end the extension of the training, but it could also be financially costly. “Our bodies are built to move. Exercise every day. Even five minutes per day is enough,” Liston said. Liston also believes physical education classes are lacking in schools. “Physical Education in schools is disappearing. [The solution is putting] good solid physical education programs in every school. Mandate that physical education classes be taught everyday,” Liston said. The U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention says 40 percent of
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MAKING STRIDES. During his Athletic Training class, senior Brandon Rhea runs the track. “I personally don’t eat healthy but I make up for it with frequent trips to 24 Hour Fitness to shoot hoops, lift weights and swim laps,” Rhea said.
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INDUCTIONSCongratulations to both juniors and seniors who have been tapped into National Honor Society this past Friday, Nov. 2. There will be an NHS induction ceremony in the auditorium, Nov. 14. Students are admitted based on community service, scholarship and leadership excellence.
SPANISH TRADITION CONTINUESSpanish Club and Spanish Honor Society will be returning to the Columbia Restaurant on Wednesday, Dec. 12. It will be their 12th year of going to Celebration to enjoy a delicious
dinner, see the “snowfall” and listen to the caroling in the streets. The price for the dinner is $26 per person. Please pay on SchoolPay no later than Dec. 7.
SING IT. Performing at “Make Em’ Smile,” junior Rebecca Gage sings on stage. The event is a part of Nathaniel’s Hope, an organization that helps kids with special needs and their families. WORSHIP. Every Wednesday Rebecca Gage sings at Remix, a high school youth group at Fellowship Church.
By DELANEE BOGAN
Bright lights shine in her eyes as she steps back, out of breath from hitting her last note perfectly. This is a weekly occurrence for junior Rebecca Gage.
Ever since Gage was born she showed an interest in music. Her mother, Michelle Gage knew she had talent when she was growing up.
“I always believed she could do anything. I believe her music will impact others around the world,” M. Gage said.
Gage has performed multiple events around Orlando. She sings frequently for Fellowship of Christian Athletes huddles, sang last December at City Hall, June at Lake Eola and at several weddings in September. Gage came in second place at the American Idol Experience at Disney in 2012.
“I feel privileged to have been given the gift to sing. I always think ‘Why me?’ I don’t deserve to have this gift,” Gage said.
In February 2012, Gage released her first single, “Masterpiece.” It is a Christian song that she wrote herself. One can download the song for $0.99 through iTunes. The money she receives from her song goes towards the ministry at her church.
“It was so surreal [when ‘Masterpiece’ released on iTunes]. My friends would play it in front of me at school. It was weird hearing my voice come out of their phone,” Gage said.
Gage plans to continue writing music
and performing at every opportunity she can. Her genre is a mix between country and blues. She works with vocal coach Danny Flores once a week.
“[Gage’s greatest strength] is her willingness to continue to work on her craft and her voice itself. The way she performs on stage is very bold and she never gives up,” Flores said.
Since seventh grade, Gage has been singing on a weekly basis at Fellowship Church. She sings on Wednesday nights at Remix, a high school youth group.
“I love singing [at Fellowship Church] because I feel like I am fulfilling what I am called to do,” Gage said.
M. Gage also sings at Fellowship Church and is Gage’s agent. Her father, Rodney Gage is currently the pastor at Fellowship. He has helped Gage grow by introducing her to people he knows in the music industry.
Not only are her parents supportive, but her siblings are also.
“I look up to her because of her actions and decisions she makes on a daily basis. It’s really cool how my older sister has a song on iTunes and how she lives out what her song is about,” Ashlyn Gage, sister, said.
A. Gage makes watching her sister sing and perform a priority. Gage’s parents also help support her by encouraging her on a day-to-day basis.
Gage plans on going to school for music and is unsure of her future career, but she would like it to include music.
“[My advice to others who want to sing] is to keep writing everyday and to put your heart and soul on paper. Writing is very important because it’s a way to express yourself,” Gage said.
Student releases single, prepares for future in music
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the College Board SAT Book was very helpful in preparing for the exam.
“[My advice to others taking the SAT] would be to definitely do practice tests online for free so then you can have good help timing yourself. It helps [get you ready] in advance so you don’t have to prepare yourself the day of,” Tracy said.
After Tracy’s family heard about her perfect score they celebrated her achievement by going to her favorite restaurant, Garibaldi’s, for lunch.
“She was uncomfortable telling anyone [about her perfect score] for a while so we didn’t share it with anyone.
I think she was concerned about how her friends and classmates would view her,” J. Tracy said.
Even though she has never needed much motivation from her family, they are always there for her.
“Megan doesn’t need much external motivation. Sometimes the best way to motivate her is to tell her she can’t do it,” J. Tracy said.
Tracy is on the varsity soccer team, president of Spanish Honor Society, co president of Model UN and a member of National Honor Society. She is also a tutor before and after school in the math lab, writing center and math center. Tracy is enrolled in six advanced placement classes and maintains a 4.0 unweighted GPA. Having 12 AP
credits, she is ranked 20th in her class. “[I manage my time by] not
procrastinating. If you get your work done early, you don’t have to worry,” Tracy said.
Tracy submitted her application to Yale University. She is interested in linguistics, modern language, literature or foreign language as her major.
She also is interested in Carlton College, Amherst College, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Davidson College and the University of Chicago. She is aiming towards Yale.
“[Yale] has a very academic reputation and hard classes that I would look forward to. I want to be somewhere different than where I’ve been living for the past 17 years,” Tracy said.
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I would consider my story on Alexis the story that still needs work. It seemed like the story didn’t really evolve much and the sketch of Alexis’s art I don’t think portrayed all of her abilities as an artist. If I could redo the design I definitely would. The story itself I think was good considering how short it was but I feel like the way I designed it was a waste of space. This story had so much potential I think I really watered down Alex’s artistic abilities. The final story I feel like it was a mediocre story that didn’t really tell much to the reader or grab their attention. While creating this story I was kind of lost in the designing part and I think it is clear in the final product that I didn’t really have a focus. I learned from this that I need to plan out my designs ahead of time. If I could redo this I would put more of her sketches in a unique was and have more samples of her art to really show her abilities.
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GRADUATION DATE SETThe graduation date is set for Wed., May 29, 2013 at 8 p.m. at the Amway
Center. Make sure to order cap, gowns, and graduation announcements before the winter holidays. These can all be ordered on www.herfforlando.com or by calling the
company at 407-647-4373.
FRENCH TUTORINGFrench Honor Society is offering tutoring for students on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays in rooms 10.205 or 10.209 from 6:45 a.m. to 7:15 a.m. Students can have one-on-one sessions with French teachers Ann Ballentine or Dr. Safia Mami.
I tried to think things would be ok, and I would be ready for competition season but when I realized what he said, I broke down. Morning Baker, freshman
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Designing and manufacturing her own line of clothing is senior Alexis Burney’s long term goal. Enrolled at Orlando Tech in the Sewing Technology and Services Department, she is starting to see her dreams become a reality.
“I love [being in the course] because there are so many things to learn. I had no experience in sewing before the class so I have learned a lot,” Burney said.
Tiffany Hickman is Burney’s teacher at Orlando Tech in the Sewing and Technology and Services department.
“[Burney] is good at making bows, and good with bright colors. She is learning the foundations and hand-eye coordination [skills],” Hickman said.
Burney is learning how to create aprons, skirts and shirts. She has also learned how to make different garments and has been selling her products on Etsy.com, an online website that allows one to sell homemade products.
Everything she sells is homemade. On Etsy she sells vintage inspired clothes and accessories. Burney’s company name on Etsy is Sweet Sovereign.
“Garments are art, and I want people
to see my vision for garments. [I put my garments online because] I want to be critiqued,” Burney said.
For homecoming, she made junior Gabriel Houston a silk lavender bow tie to match with his outfit.
“I was amazed [after I got my bow tie back]. It was exactly what I wanted and it didn’t have any flaws. I loved it,” Houston said.
She also makes other garments for students on campus as well.
“I would want Alexis to design my whole wardrobe if she would. She is so creative,” Houston said.
Burney likes to design and make costumes rather than fashion.
“I like costumes more than fashion because it has more freedom. Fashion is more of a linear type of business, and costumes go all out. I am a very colorful person [so I like creating costumes more],” Burney said.
Burney plans to open a boutique to sell her own clothes and garments. The course at Orlando Tech has helped her become closer to achieving her goal.
“[I enrolled at Orlando Tech because I was] tired of seeing my designs on paper. I have been an artist for a long time so I was excited to see my work come to life. The program has helped my art become reality,” Burney said.
CREATE IT. Enrolled in the Sewing Technology and Services Department at Orlando Tech, senior Alexis Burney learns how to convey her ideas into sketches and ultimately into different types of clothing. “I was inspired by the 80s [for this sketch]. I like the use of a 3D element when making a dress. I want it to have shiny texture and a modern shape. It will be futuristic and cute,” Burney said. Burney created a dress similar to this sketch.
Gymnast battles wrist injuryAfter years of gymnastics, student is forced to stop
By BRIDGETTE NORRIS
On a Wednesday afternoon, freshman Morning Baker and her mother, Marcia Baker, waited for the doctor and anticipated positive feedback.
Morning had an MRI earlier in the week and assumed things improved since her diagnosis with dorsal wrist impingement. But as the doctor came back into the room, he delivered news Morning and Marcia feared.
The doctor ordered Morning to stop gymnastics on Nov. 14, after suffering dorsal wrist impingement for a year and a half, going through physical therapy and wearing a brace full time for nine to ten weeks.
“I tried to think things would be ok, and I would be ready for competition season, but when I realized what he said, I broke down. My heart stopped when I heard what the doctor said,” Morning said. “If I continued doing gymnastics the way I was, the muscles in my hand would deteriorate and I would lose the grip in my hand.”
Dorsal wrist impingement is a common injury for people involved in gymnastics, according to eorthopod.com. Statistics say 46 to 87 percent of gymnasts suffer wrist injuries or have chronic wrist pain. Morning started cheerleading around the age
of five and shortly after started gymnastics at Orlando Metro Gymnastics and Sports Club.
“We put her in cheerleading and gymnastics as something fun, but the [gymnastics coaches] came and asked her to join a team because of the potential she had. With gymnastics, you have to be invited to join a team. I was leery because she was young, and [I was] concerned it was going to be hard on her because of the extra time. Gymnastics makes it hard, nearly impossible, to do any other sports. She had to stop cheer and softball,” Marcia said.
Gymnastics consumed Morning’s time. She practiced five days a week and for 25 to 30 hours a week. Morning arranged her school schedule with no seventh period to get to practice earlier in the afternoon and get home earlier at night.
With so much time spent at the gym, she worked her way up to level seven. She also formed relationships with her coaches and fellow gymnasts.
“The gym is very family [oriented] so it feels like a family when you are there. I put a lot of trust in [my coaches] and they are [like] parental figures. My coaches push and challenge me, not only in gymnastics, but in school,” Morning said.
Competition season for gymnastics is January through May. Morning’s favorite meet was the Sand Dollar, held by Orlando Metro. Her mother states the most
memorable moment was when she received First All Around last year.
“I get really nervous and second guess myself when I compete. It’s a nervous feeling and you hope you don’t let your team or coach down or even your parents down,” Morning said.
Although the pressure to perform well is high, Morning’s parents and coaches supported her.
“Emotionally we have always supported her. Gymnastics is a sport that takes time and practice. We have always encouraged her, and [we] pray for her,” Marcia said.
Morning and her mother state the ultimate goal was to get a gymnastics scholarship for an out-of-state college and compete on the gymnastics team. Morning was especially interested in the University of Georgia or Auburn University.
“My dream of being on a college gymnastics team for the past eight years has been taken away from me. It is hard to think about,” Morning said.
With her injury prohibiting her from reaching her dream, she is looking into diving and plans on talking with former gymnasts who switched to diving.
“I have always considered diving as a backup if gymnastics didn’t work and I had to stop. Hopefully, I will be able to pursue diving or another sport similar to it,” Morning said.
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ON THE FLOOR. At the state competition last spring, freshman Morning Baker performs her floor routine. “I was really nervous because it was my state competition, and I really wanted to do well. Unfortunately, I did not make it to regionals, but it was one of my best competitions,” Baker said. With the dorsal wrist impingement, this was one of the last competitions she was able to compete in.
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I am proud of this picture because I think I took it at a cool angle and I like the way the camera captured the water coming out. This photo has center of visual interest and it also fills the whole frame. What attracts me to this photo is the water. Because this was taken at Green Up Boone, I feel like it was a good photo to portray how students were working on making our campus “Go Green”.
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I am proud of this photo because it is in focus and I like the way it turned out. This photo fills the entire frame and has a center of visual interest. What attracts me to this photo is how amazing the side walk chalk looked. It was really neat taking pictures of artists and their side walk chalk art. I didn’t realize how much talent we have at school. I also like how you can see the concentration in the artists’ face.
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I am proud of this photo because I think it is a interesting shot. It fills the entire frame, has depth of field, and also has leading lines. I love how you can see both the artists face and also what she is painting. It was interesting watching her paint a piece like that. What attracts me to this photo is how everything is focused in on her. I also think her art is what draws me to this photo.
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I was an asset to this years publication in many ways. I helped the new staffers in every way I could. I would offer advice to the new staffers for the best ways to make deadline and I would help them whenever they would ask questions. This year on almost every deadline everyone was behind on their stories. I was an asset to staff because I was never one of the people who was holding the staff back. I always got my stories done in time and I would help Lindsay and Karina whenever I could. I came after school multiple times this year and I would make corrections to ensure that we went to press. I also showed my commitment by not only coming to help after school, but I also always put newspaper first. I would have to stay up later to get other homework done, but newspaper was always my top priority because I knew how it would affect others on staff if I didn’t do what was needed to be done. In the end, all of the work I put into my stories were worth it.
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During this school year I faced the hardship of not getting the position I wanted for my senior year. I applied for the Editor In Chief position and I did not get the job. When I first found out, I was heart broken and I thought I would never be able to walk into Room 224 again. I felt embarrassed and useless to the staff. I have never been so disappointed in myself before. Instead of being down on myself, I decided to look at the situation from a positive perspective. I now look at the situation as a blessing in disguise. I know that God has a plan for me next year and that this position does not define who I am as a person. If a heart breaking situation like this occurs again, I know how to handle it as a mature adult. I take this as a life lesson because I know that this is just one of the hurdles in life I will have to move past. This has taught me how to believe in myself and not be so caught up with what others think of me. Because of my positive outlook, I pushed through my difficult time and I walked into Room 224 with a smile on my face and kept my chin up. Not getting the position I dreamed about since the beginning of my freshman year increased my drive to become successful and achieve my dreams dealing with journalism. It taught me how to handle situations I thought I would never be able to get through.I feel like I handled the situation extremely well especially because of how much I wanted the position. I now know next time that I face a situation where I am to the point of breaking down, that everything will be alright. I know how to hold my head up high because I am proud of who I am and no one can change that.
Reflection 6:
My three goals consisted of taking better pictures, improving my writing and being more creative with design. I believe I accomplished every goal I set for myself. When I created this list, I hadn’t taken any photos at all. The rest of the year I had both of my photo days and I also took pictures for softball. My softball pictures came out pretty well. I am proud of those pictures I took at the games. Dealing with writing, I have spent more time writing my stories and making sure I was writing quality stories. I can see a difference in my writing by word choice from the first story I wrote to the most recent. Lastly I have been more creative with design because last issue I actually designed my own alternative copy, which is unusual for me to do because typically I am not the best with design.
Reflection 6:
Reflection 7:hi-lights featurestories 9Friday, November 9, 2012 hilights.org
INDUCTIONSCongratulations to both juniors and seniors who have been tapped into National Honor Society this past Friday, Nov. 2. There will be an NHS induction ceremony in the auditorium, Nov. 14. Students are admitted based on community service, scholarship and leadership excellence.
SPANISH TRADITION CONTINUESSpanish Club and Spanish Honor Society will be returning to the Columbia Restaurant on Wednesday, Dec. 12. It will be their 12th year of going to Celebration to enjoy a delicious
dinner, see the “snowfall” and listen to the caroling in the streets. The price for the dinner is $26 per person. Please pay on SchoolPay no later than Dec. 7.
SING IT. Performing at “Make Em’ Smile,” junior Rebecca Gage sings on stage. The event is a part of Nathaniel’s Hope, an organization that helps kids with special needs and their families. WORSHIP. Every Wednesday Rebecca Gage sings at Remix, a high school youth group at Fellowship Church.
By DELANEE BOGAN
Bright lights shine in her eyes as she steps back, out of breath from hitting her last note perfectly. This is a weekly occurrence for junior Rebecca Gage.
Ever since Gage was born she showed an interest in music. Her mother, Michelle Gage knew she had talent when she was growing up.
“I always believed she could do anything. I believe her music will impact others around the world,” M. Gage said.
Gage has performed multiple events around Orlando. She sings frequently for Fellowship of Christian Athletes huddles, sang last December at City Hall, June at Lake Eola and at several weddings in September. Gage came in second place at the American Idol Experience at Disney in 2012.
“I feel privileged to have been given the gift to sing. I always think ‘Why me?’ I don’t deserve to have this gift,” Gage said.
In February 2012, Gage released her first single, “Masterpiece.” It is a Christian song that she wrote herself. One can download the song for $0.99 through iTunes. The money she receives from her song goes towards the ministry at her church.
“It was so surreal [when ‘Masterpiece’ released on iTunes]. My friends would play it in front of me at school. It was weird hearing my voice come out of their phone,” Gage said.
Gage plans to continue writing music
and performing at every opportunity she can. Her genre is a mix between country and blues. She works with vocal coach Danny Flores once a week.
“[Gage’s greatest strength] is her willingness to continue to work on her craft and her voice itself. The way she performs on stage is very bold and she never gives up,” Flores said.
Since seventh grade, Gage has been singing on a weekly basis at Fellowship Church. She sings on Wednesday nights at Remix, a high school youth group.
“I love singing [at Fellowship Church] because I feel like I am fulfilling what I am called to do,” Gage said.
M. Gage also sings at Fellowship Church and is Gage’s agent. Her father, Rodney Gage is currently the pastor at Fellowship. He has helped Gage grow by introducing her to people he knows in the music industry.
Not only are her parents supportive, but her siblings are also.
“I look up to her because of her actions and decisions she makes on a daily basis. It’s really cool how my older sister has a song on iTunes and how she lives out what her song is about,” Ashlyn Gage, sister, said.
A. Gage makes watching her sister sing and perform a priority. Gage’s parents also help support her by encouraging her on a day-to-day basis.
Gage plans on going to school for music and is unsure of her future career, but she would like it to include music.
“[My advice to others who want to sing] is to keep writing everyday and to put your heart and soul on paper. Writing is very important because it’s a way to express yourself,” Gage said.
Student releases single, prepares for future in music
photo courtesy/REBECCA GAGE
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the College Board SAT Book was very helpful in preparing for the exam.
“[My advice to others taking the SAT] would be to definitely do practice tests online for free so then you can have good help timing yourself. It helps [get you ready] in advance so you don’t have to prepare yourself the day of,” Tracy said.
After Tracy’s family heard about her perfect score they celebrated her achievement by going to her favorite restaurant, Garibaldi’s, for lunch.
“She was uncomfortable telling anyone [about her perfect score] for a while so we didn’t share it with anyone.
I think she was concerned about how her friends and classmates would view her,” J. Tracy said.
Even though she has never needed much motivation from her family, they are always there for her.
“Megan doesn’t need much external motivation. Sometimes the best way to motivate her is to tell her she can’t do it,” J. Tracy said.
Tracy is on the varsity soccer team, president of Spanish Honor Society, co president of Model UN and a member of National Honor Society. She is also a tutor before and after school in the math lab, writing center and math center. Tracy is enrolled in six advanced placement classes and maintains a 4.0 unweighted GPA. Having 12 AP
credits, she is ranked 20th in her class. “[I manage my time by] not
procrastinating. If you get your work done early, you don’t have to worry,” Tracy said.
Tracy submitted her application to Yale University. She is interested in linguistics, modern language, literature or foreign language as her major.
She also is interested in Carlton College, Amherst College, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Davidson College and the University of Chicago. She is aiming towards Yale.
“[Yale] has a very academic reputation and hard classes that I would look forward to. I want to be somewhere different than where I’ve been living for the past 17 years,” Tracy said.
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Reflection 7:
Friday, November 9, 2012 ß hilights.orghi-lightsVolume 61 ß Issue 2
for students, by students
SUPREME CASEWriters takes sides on Affirmative Action[ EDITORIALS, page 4
GAME DAY LINE-UPStats compared, predict who will win
[ SPORTS, page 12
SOCIAL GAP The good and bad of technology compared[SPECIAL, page 10
INDEXopinion 2campus & local 5features 6
special 10 sports 13entertainment 18restaurant review 20
ßrandomfactConsecotaleophobia is the fear of chopsticks.
By DELANEE BOGANThere are few students who take the
SAT and can say they answered every question correctly. Senior Megan Tracy
is one of these students.Of the 1,647,123 students nationwide
who took the SAT in 2011, 384 earned perfect score. That is roughly 0.023 percent of those who took the test.
“[When I saw my tests results online] I hit the refresh button on my computer many times. I was not expecting it; I ran
Perfect SAT score opens doors
Megan Tracy
Americans need fitness regimen
By OLIVIA QUATTRONEIn the fall, high schools receive
grades based on their performance. Boone consistently earns A’s and B’s; however, the Department of Education’s system for calculating grades has changed, which could effect
Grade changes, school stays optimisticthe school’s grade.
Schools are evaluated on two components. The first is an assessment that evaluates FCAT test scores in reading, writing, math and science. There are a total of 800 points available for this component. The other
evaluates advanced placement exam passing rates, graduation rates and college readiness aspects like SAT and ACT scores. There are also 800 points in this category, making the two cells of equal importance. Each of these components earns the school points.
to my dad and he double checked it on his phone,” Tracy said.
John Tracy, Megan’s father, had a similar reaction to the results.
“It was a mixture between shock and excitement, and it took a while for it to sink in. I had to look at it a couple of times before I believed it,” J. Tracy said.
Tracy prepped for the SAT by taking free practice exams online. She took practice tests on each section and wrote essays. After taking the practice tests, she reviewed everything she got incorrect and studied it. Tracy also said
To earn an A, a school needs at least 1,050 points.
“I think we will have enough points for an A again. Our students continue
Boone is currently a
B
By KALEY GILBERTWhat started as a friendly tradition
has become a battle between classes.The totem pole tradition has been
a senior custom on campus since 1999, when then senior, Daniel Graham, created a totem pole out of PVC pipe with his father. Ever since, the Senior Class Council has decorated the totem pole for its graduating class. Approximately five years ago, seniors added to the tradition. The Junior Class Council can steal the totem pole from the seniors who hide it.
“Every year the tradition changes and new rules are added. I’ll hear so-and-so talking about a rule, and I’m like, ‘since when did that happen?’0” Senior Class sponsor Sarah Kittrell said.
The current unwritten rules of the totem pole tradition include: it cannot be stolen until after homecoming, it has to be at a student’s house that lives in the district, in an open area and it cannot be chained or locked. The totem pole is formally handed down after graduation to the rising seniors.
“I think it’s a good idea that someone in district has to have it. I would hate to think that someone from Edgewater
Seniors “tote” tradition
Megan Tracy scores school’s first 2400
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By HEATHER JANAS and PAULA MORALES America’s obesity rate is rising. Today, 149.3 million Americans ages 20 and up are overweight or obese according to an MSNBC segment titled “War on Weight” from July 10, 2012. According to retired United States Navy Rear Admiral Jamie Barnett, one in four Americans is too obese to join the military. In the MSNBC segment, Barnett said the military loses approximately $60 million on the 1200 first term enlistees who are discharged due to weight related problems. A Men’s Health article titled “The U.S. Military’s Struggle with Overweight Soldiers” published in Nov. 3 2011, says overweight soldiers are more likely to fail boot camp and contribute to 658,000 lost work days in the military a year. Boot camps for the United States Army have been extended for incoming recruits who are overweight or out of shape. The extension of training camps and the shrinking military applicant pool due to rising childhood obesity creates a potential national security threat. Jim Liston, former conditioning coach of the Los Angeles Galaxy soccer team and current conditioning coach of the professional soccer team Chivas USA, says America is becoming an unfit society. He proposes recruits be sent to a two month “mini camp” before training in actual boot camp. This would hopefully end the extension of the training, but it could also be financially costly. “Our bodies are built to move. Exercise every day. Even five minutes per day is enough,” Liston said. Liston also believes physical education classes are lacking in schools. “Physical Education in schools is disappearing. [The solution is putting] good solid physical education programs in every school. Mandate that physical education classes be taught everyday,” Liston said. The U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention says 40 percent of
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MAKING STRIDES. During his Athletic Training class, senior Brandon Rhea runs the track. “I personally don’t eat healthy but I make up for it with frequent trips to 24 Hour Fitness to shoot hoops, lift weights and swim laps,” Rhea said.
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INDUCTIONSCongratulations to both juniors and seniors who have been tapped into National Honor Society this past Friday, Nov. 2. There will be an NHS induction ceremony in the auditorium, Nov. 14. Students are admitted based on community service, scholarship and leadership excellence.
SPANISH TRADITION CONTINUESSpanish Club and Spanish Honor Society will be returning to the Columbia Restaurant on Wednesday, Dec. 12. It will be their 12th year of going to Celebration to enjoy a delicious
dinner, see the “snowfall” and listen to the caroling in the streets. The price for the dinner is $26 per person. Please pay on SchoolPay no later than Dec. 7.
SING IT. Performing at “Make Em’ Smile,” junior Rebecca Gage sings on stage. The event is a part of Nathaniel’s Hope, an organization that helps kids with special needs and their families. WORSHIP. Every Wednesday Rebecca Gage sings at Remix, a high school youth group at Fellowship Church.
By DELANEE BOGAN
Bright lights shine in her eyes as she steps back, out of breath from hitting her last note perfectly. This is a weekly occurrence for junior Rebecca Gage.
Ever since Gage was born she showed an interest in music. Her mother, Michelle Gage knew she had talent when she was growing up.
“I always believed she could do anything. I believe her music will impact others around the world,” M. Gage said.
Gage has performed multiple events around Orlando. She sings frequently for Fellowship of Christian Athletes huddles, sang last December at City Hall, June at Lake Eola and at several weddings in September. Gage came in second place at the American Idol Experience at Disney in 2012.
“I feel privileged to have been given the gift to sing. I always think ‘Why me?’ I don’t deserve to have this gift,” Gage said.
In February 2012, Gage released her first single, “Masterpiece.” It is a Christian song that she wrote herself. One can download the song for $0.99 through iTunes. The money she receives from her song goes towards the ministry at her church.
“It was so surreal [when ‘Masterpiece’ released on iTunes]. My friends would play it in front of me at school. It was weird hearing my voice come out of their phone,” Gage said.
Gage plans to continue writing music
and performing at every opportunity she can. Her genre is a mix between country and blues. She works with vocal coach Danny Flores once a week.
“[Gage’s greatest strength] is her willingness to continue to work on her craft and her voice itself. The way she performs on stage is very bold and she never gives up,” Flores said.
Since seventh grade, Gage has been singing on a weekly basis at Fellowship Church. She sings on Wednesday nights at Remix, a high school youth group.
“I love singing [at Fellowship Church] because I feel like I am fulfilling what I am called to do,” Gage said.
M. Gage also sings at Fellowship Church and is Gage’s agent. Her father, Rodney Gage is currently the pastor at Fellowship. He has helped Gage grow by introducing her to people he knows in the music industry.
Not only are her parents supportive, but her siblings are also.
“I look up to her because of her actions and decisions she makes on a daily basis. It’s really cool how my older sister has a song on iTunes and how she lives out what her song is about,” Ashlyn Gage, sister, said.
A. Gage makes watching her sister sing and perform a priority. Gage’s parents also help support her by encouraging her on a day-to-day basis.
Gage plans on going to school for music and is unsure of her future career, but she would like it to include music.
“[My advice to others who want to sing] is to keep writing everyday and to put your heart and soul on paper. Writing is very important because it’s a way to express yourself,” Gage said.
Student releases single, prepares for future in music
photo courtesy/REBECCA GAGE
In February 2012,
junior Rebecca
Gage released
“Masterpiece” on
iTunes. To see a
behind the scenes
look of her single
scan this QR code
with a smartphone.
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Student seeks ivy league admission
the College Board SAT Book was very helpful in preparing for the exam.
“[My advice to others taking the SAT] would be to definitely do practice tests online for free so then you can have good help timing yourself. It helps [get you ready] in advance so you don’t have to prepare yourself the day of,” Tracy said.
After Tracy’s family heard about her perfect score they celebrated her achievement by going to her favorite restaurant, Garibaldi’s, for lunch.
“She was uncomfortable telling anyone [about her perfect score] for a while so we didn’t share it with anyone.
I think she was concerned about how her friends and classmates would view her,” J. Tracy said.
Even though she has never needed much motivation from her family, they are always there for her.
“Megan doesn’t need much external motivation. Sometimes the best way to motivate her is to tell her she can’t do it,” J. Tracy said.
Tracy is on the varsity soccer team, president of Spanish Honor Society, co president of Model UN and a member of National Honor Society. She is also a tutor before and after school in the math lab, writing center and math center. Tracy is enrolled in six advanced placement classes and maintains a 4.0 unweighted GPA. Having 12 AP
credits, she is ranked 20th in her class. “[I manage my time by] not
procrastinating. If you get your work done early, you don’t have to worry,” Tracy said.
Tracy submitted her application to Yale University. She is interested in linguistics, modern language, literature or foreign language as her major.
She also is interested in Carlton College, Amherst College, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Davidson College and the University of Chicago. She is aiming towards Yale.
“[Yale] has a very academic reputation and hard classes that I would look forward to. I want to be somewhere different than where I’ve been living for the past 17 years,” Tracy said.
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Singer creates ‘Masterpiece’
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BACCALAUREATESunday, May 19, at 2:30 p.m. the First Presbyterian Church of Orlando will host baccalaureate for graduating seniors. This is a interdenominational service honoring graduates. Please wear your graduation robe over proper church attire.
GRADUATION PRACTICEOn May 28, at 11 a.m. seniors will practice for graduation at the Amway. Students may park in the GEICO parking garage. Graduation details will be announced there.
Advanced placement students prepare for future
By DELANEE BOGAN
Using their creativity and art as an outlet for expressing themselves in a unique way is a daily occurrence for advanced placement art students.
Students in AP Art Portfolio are required to create a portfolio for the class. When creating a portfolio, the students pick a theme and center all of their art pieces around it. Each individual portfolio is uniquely based on their personality and their style of art.
After their portfolio, which they work on all year, is complete, they send in 24 pieces to be graded.
“[The best part about being an art teacher] is the constant creativity I’m surrounded by. Each day someone has a creative light bulb go off and it’s neat to be a part of it,” art teacher Nicole Moitoza said.
According to Moitoza, her top AP students include junior Blaine Weinmann and senior Ivy Lane.
“Blaine has the ability to multi-task and complete assignments in a timely manner, and Ivy has an incredible ability to layer water color,” Moitoza said.
According to Moitoza, Weinmann’s strength is time management.
Weinmann’s art mostly consists of architectural elements. She is working on exploring with different materials to make her art more abstract. Being in AP art has influenced Weinmann’s decision about her future.
“I want to go into structural engineering and having architecture as my concentration helped me figure that out,” Weinmann said.
On May 17, Weinmann and her team won first place for the Best Sidewalk Chalk Art at the art festival. It was team member Tyler Chapman’s idea to enter,
Artists express personalityand he picked the piece.
“I picked The Great Gatsby theme because I wanted to do it, and it fit [because it’s my concentration for AP art],” Chapman said.
Both Weinmann and Lane’s art was featured in the art festival.
Lane considers herself a compulsive procrastinator. Lane’s art mostly consists of people’s faces.
“Art, to me, means an expression of consciousness. Art is making intangible thoughts into tangible art,” Lane said.
Not only is Lane able to use her art skills in her AP class, she used her skills in her English class for her romanticism project. She also designs and paints different types of art for her peers.
Lane painted her backpack to make it unique. Shortly after painting it, her friend Rachel Pierce asked her to paint hers. From there, more people asked Lane to paint theirs as well. She painted a pattern with flowers and monogrammed Pierce’s backpack.
“I love my backpack. It’s so cute. Ivy Lane is a good artist and she is creative,” Pierce said.
Like Weinmann, art also influences Lane’s future.
“I am studying Environmental Science at the University of Central Florida, but I am considering minoring in art,” Lane said.
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CHALK IT. Spending her morning on her team’s chalk art, junior Blaine Weinmann works on perfecting her piece. “I felt pride [in the fi nal product], all the work we put in fi nally paid off. It was very tedious,” Weinmann said. Their team’s piece represents The Great Gatsby . They won fi rst place for Best Piece.
PAINTING. Making a new piece for her art portfolio, senior Ivy Lane paints a horizontal portrait. “I like [painting] religion inspired pieces and people because I think people are interesting and beautiful,” Lane said. This is one of her pieces inspired by the Book of Ecclesiastes.
photo/DELANEE BOGAN
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Art by Ivy Lane Art by Blaine Weinmann
and people because I think people are interesting and beautiful,” Lane said. This is one of her pieces inspired by the Book of Ecclesiastes.
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Reflection 8:
Looking back on my portfolio from last year, I am somewhat embarrassed of it. Looking at other staffers portfolios made me realize how bad mine actually was. My theme was really sim-ple and an easy design. Looking at both my designing and writing skills makes me realize how much I’ve grown since last year. My writing skills have matured and improved and I am actually getting better with designing. Last year all of my stories were the same basic design whereas this year I became more creative with design and came out of my comfort zone. Compared to last year, my theme required more work and you can tell that I put effort into cobbing each bird on the cover and placing each color scheme on each page. Last year I think it maybe took me half an hour to create a simple design of a flower. With design last year I was like a lost puppy dog, and now I am becoming better with designing and that is shown by comparing stories from last years to this years. Dealing with my writing, I feel like last year my writing lacked interest. This year I use more sophisticated words and I made the stories more creative.
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lin
e cl
ass
sho
uld
be
com
ple
ted
. A
n o
nli
ne
clas
s co
mp
lete
d i
n g
rad
es s
ix t
hro
ugh
ei
ght
is
also
ac
cep
tab
le.
A
com
mo
n
con
cern
reg
ard
ing
the
on
lin
e cl
ass
is a
st
ud
ent’
s ac
cess
to
a c
om
pu
ter.
“If
I w
as u
nab
le t
o g
et a
co
mp
ute
r, I
w
ou
ld g
o t
o t
he
pu
bli
c li
bra
ry b
ecau
se
[co
mp
ute
rs t
her
e] a
re a
vail
able
all
th
e ti
me,
” so
ph
om
ore
Nic
ole
Nea
l sa
id.
Flo
rid
a is
p
has
ing
ou
t F
lori
da
Co
mp
reh
ensi
ve A
chie
vem
ent
Tes
ts a
nd
re
pla
cin
g
them
w
ith
E
nd
o
f C
ou
rse
Exa
ms.
F
CA
T t
este
d s
tud
ents
gra
des
3 t
o 1
1
in r
ead
ing,
mat
h, w
riti
ng
and
sci
ence
. In
p
revi
ou
s y
ears
, 10th
gra
de
read
ing
and
m
ath
FC
AT
’s h
ad t
o b
e p
asse
d w
ith
a
thre
e o
r h
igh
er
for
grad
uat
ion
. N
ow
, ju
nio
rs,
sop
ho
mo
res
and
fr
esh
men
m
ust
pas
s F
CA
T 2
.0 R
ead
ing
wit
h a
3 o
r b
ette
r fo
r gr
adu
atio
n,
un
less
stu
den
ts
are
able
to
op
t o
ut
wit
h a
hig
her
AC
T
sco
res.
E
OC
s ar
e b
ein
g ad
min
iste
red
in
Ir
tess
ed
sed
it,
con
los
sice
sili
us,
n
emp
eru
rev
idem
ne
co C
atu
ius
cap
ecu
t u
rnic
au d
amd
ioc
ult
uis
co
nd
em i
nte
m
ora
riss
oli
cit
rei
imo
in
Etr
ei i
usc
riu
m
ora
tqu
e co
rum
ho
s ci
a m
ove
mei
cri
tili
en
tere
ess
ensi
po
pte
ri s
e an
um
in
t L
. L
ut
dit
, m
o i
a re
t p
ro,
con
sim
usq
uo
s es
si
spim
is.
Cas
p
ub
liam
die
m
tes?
U
cero
viv
eri s
este
atu
m ia
e p
ort
us
in t
em
acie
nte
reh
em e
ssen
tis,
qu
o i
nar
emu
s co
id
iiss
e iu
s, o
mn
e m
o i
nat
is,
no
nte
lisq
ue
der
e au
t fi
tiu
s? i
n v
esil
ic a
per
um
ari
ssu
l ic
asd
am
and
ei
ght
req
uir
ed
elec
tive
s re
mai
n u
nch
ange
d.
Ho
wev
er, f
resh
men
an
d s
op
ho
mo
res
mu
st s
ucc
essf
ull
y c
om
ple
te o
ne
on
lin
e cl
ass
thro
ugh
vi
rtu
al
sch
oo
l.
No
sp
ecif
icat
ion
s ar
e gi
ven
fo
r w
hat
on
lin
e cl
ass
sho
uld
be
com
ple
ted
. A
n o
nli
ne
clas
s co
mp
lete
d i
n g
rad
es s
ix t
hro
ugh
Tim
eli
ne
of
Co
dy
Sim
ps
on
’s M
US
IC
2 0 1 0
2 0 1 1
2 0 1 2
Pa
rad
ise
p
art
2
co
min
g t
his
s
um
me
r
and
eig
ht
req
uir
ed e
lect
ives
rem
ain
un
chan
ged
.H
ow
ever
, fr
esh
men
an
d
sop
ho
mo
res
mu
st
succ
essf
ull
y c
om
ple
te o
ne
on
lin
e cl
ass
thro
ugh
vir
tual
sc
ho
ol.
No
sp
ecif
icat
ion
s ar
e gi
ven
fo
r w
hat
on
lin
e cl
ass
sho
uld
b
e co
mp
lete
d.
An
o
nli
ne
clas
s co
mp
lete
d
in
grad
es s
ix t
hro
ugh
eig
ht
is a
lso
acc
epta
ble
. A
co
mm
on
co
nce
rn r
egar
din
g th
e o
nli
ne
clas
s is
a s
tud
ent’
s ac
cess
to
a c
om
pu
ter.
“If
I w
as u
nab
le t
o g
et a
co
mp
ute
r, I
wo
uld
go
to
th
e p
ub
lic
lib
rary
bec
ause
[co
mp
ute
rs t
her
e] a
re a
vail
able
al
l th
e ti
me,
” so
ph
om
ore
Nic
ole
Nea
l sa
id.
Flo
rid
a is
p
has
ing
ou
t F
lori
da
Co
mp
reh
ensi
ve
Ach
ieve
men
t T
ests
an
d r
epla
cin
g t
hem
wit
h E
nd
of
Co
urs
e E
xam
s.
FC
AT
tes
ted
stu
den
ts g
rad
es 3
to
11 i
n r
ead
ing,
m
ath
, w
riti
ng
and
sci
ence
. In
pre
vio
us
yea
rs,
10th
gra
de
read
ing
and
mat
h F
CA
T’s
had
to
be
pas
sed
wit
h a
th
ree
or
hig
her
fo
r gr
adu
atio
n.
No
w,
jun
iors
, so
ph
om
ore
s an
d f
resh
men
mu
st p
ass
FC
AT
2.0
Rea
din
g w
ith
a 3
or
bet
ter
for
grad
uat
ion
, u
nle
ss s
tud
ents
are
ab
le t
o o
pt
ou
t w
ith
a h
igh
er A
CT
sco
res.
E
OC
s ar
e b
ein
g ad
min
iste
r ac
ien
tere
hem
ess
enti
s,
qu
o i
nar
emu
s co
aci
ente
reh
em e
ssen
tis,
qu
o i
nar
emu
s co
aci
ente
reh
em e
ssen
tis,
qu
o in
arem
us
co a
cien
tere
hem
es
sen
tis,
qu
o i
nar
emu
s co
aci
ente
reh
em e
ssen
tis,
qu
o
inar
emu
s co
aci
ente
reh
em e
ssen
tis,
qu
o i
nar
emu
s co
ac
ien
tere
hem
es
sen
tis,
q
uo
in
arem
us
co
acie
nte
reh
em
esse
nti
s,
qu
o
inar
emu
s co
ac
ien
tere
hem
es
sen
tis,
q
uo
in
arem
us
co
acie
nte
reh
em
esse
nti
s,
qu
o
inar
emu
s co
ac
ien
tere
hem
es
sen
tis,
q
uo
in
arem
us
co
ed
in
acie
nte
reh
em
esse
nti
s,
qu
o
inar
emu
s co
aci
ente
reh
em e
ssen
tis,
qu
o
inar
emu
s co
aci
ente
reh
em e
ssen
tis,
q
uo
in
arem
us
co
acie
nte
reh
em
esse
nti
s,
qu
o
inar
emu
s co
ac
ien
tere
hem
es
sen
tis,
q
uo
in
arem
us
co
acie
nte
reh
em
esse
nti
s,
qu
o
inar
emu
s co
ac
ien
tere
hem
es
sen
tis,
q
uo
in
arem
us
co a
cien
tere
hem
es
sen
tis,
q
uo
in
arem
us
co
a
ci
en
te
re
he
m
ess
en
tis,
q
uo
in
arem
us
co
a
ci
en
te
re
he
m
es
se
nti
s,
qu
o
inar
emu
s c
o
acie
nte
reh
em
esse
nti
s,
qu
o
inar
emu
s co
ac
ien
tere
hem
e
ss
en
ti
s,
qu
o
inar
emu
s co
ac
ien
tere
hem
es
sen
tis,
q
uo
in
arem
us
co
acie
nte
reh
em e
ssen
tis,
qu
o
inar
emu
s co
aci
ente
reh
em
esse
nti
s, q
uo
in
arem
us
co
acie
nte
reh
em
esse
nti
s,
qu
o
inar
emu
s co
ac
ien
tere
hem
es
sen
tis,
q
uo
in
arem
us
co
acie
nte
reh
em
esse
nti
s,
qu
o
inar
emu
s co
ac
ien
tere
hem
ess
enti
s,
qu
o
inar
emu
s co
a
ci
en
te
re
he
m
esse
nti
s,
qu
o
inar
emu
s co
2 0 1 3
Sh
ort
sto
ry h
ere
Wh
at
are
yo
ur
top
3 m
os
t p
laye
d s
on
gs
on
yo
ur
IPO
D?
and
eig
ht
req
uir
ed e
lect
ives
re
mai
n u
nch
ange
d.
Ho
wev
er,
fres
hm
en
and
so
ph
om
ore
s m
ust
su
cces
sfu
lly
co
mp
lete
o
ne
on
lin
e cl
ass
thro
ugh
vi
rtu
al
sch
oo
l.
No
sp
ecif
icat
ion
s ar
e gi
ven
fo
r w
hat
o
nli
ne
clas
s sh
ou
ld
be
com
ple
ted
. A
n
on
lin
e cl
ass
com
ple
ted
in
gra
des
six
th
rou
gh e
igh
t is
al
so
acce
pta
ble
. A
co
mm
on
co
nce
rn r
egar
din
g th
e o
nli
ne
clas
s is
a s
tud
ent’
s ac
cess
to
a
com
pu
ter.
“If
I w
as
un
able
to
ge
t a
com
pu
ter,
I
wo
uld
go
to
th
e p
ub
lic
lib
rary
b
ecau
se
[co
mp
ute
rs th
ere]
are
ava
ilab
le
all
the
tim
e,”
sop
ho
mo
re
Nic
ole
Nea
l sa
id.
Flo
rid
a is
p
has
ing
ou
t F
lori
da
Co
mp
reh
ensi
ve
Ach
ieve
men
t T
ests
an
d
rep
laci
ng
th
em w
ith
En
d o
f C
ou
rse
Exa
ms.
F
CA
T
test
ed
stu
den
ts
grad
es
3
to
11
in
re
adin
g,
mat
h,
wri
tin
g an
d
scie
nce
. In
pre
vio
us
yea
rs,
10
th g
rad
e re
adin
g an
d
mat
h
FC
AT
’s
had
to
be
pas
sed
wit
h a
th
ree
or
hig
her
fo
r gr
adu
atio
n.
No
w,
jun
iors
, so
ph
om
ore
s an
d
fres
hm
en
mu
st
pas
s F
CA
T 2
.0 R
ead
ing
wit
h a
3 o
r b
ette
r fo
r gr
adu
atio
n,
un
less
st
ud
ents
are
ab
le t
o o
pt
ou
t w
ith
a h
igh
er A
CT
sco
res.
E
OC
s ar
e b
ein
g
and
eig
ht
req
uir
ed e
lect
ives
rem
ain
u
nch
ange
d.
Ho
wev
er, f
resh
men
an
d s
op
ho
mo
res
mu
st s
ucc
essf
ull
y c
om
ple
te o
ne
on
lin
e cl
ass
thro
ugh
vi
rtu
al
sch
oo
l.
No
sp
ecif
icat
ion
s ar
e gi
ven
fo
r w
hat
on
lin
e cl
ass
sho
uld
be
com
ple
ted
. A
n o
nli
ne
clas
s co
mp
lete
d i
n g
rad
es s
ix t
hro
ugh
ei
ght
is
also
ac
cep
tab
le.
A
com
mo
n
con
cern
reg
ard
ing
the
on
lin
e cl
ass
is a
st
ud
ent’
s ac
cess
to
a c
om
pu
ter.
“If
I w
as u
nab
le t
o g
et a
co
mp
ute
r, I
w
ou
ld g
o t
o t
he
pu
bli
c li
bra
ry b
ecau
se
[co
mp
ute
rs t
her
e] a
re a
vail
able
all
th
e ti
me,
” so
ph
om
ore
Nic
ole
Nea
l sa
id.
Flo
rid
a is
p
has
ing
ou
t F
lori
da
Co
mp
reh
ensi
ve A
chie
vem
ent
Tes
ts a
nd
re
pla
cin
g
them
w
ith
E
nd
o
f C
ou
rse
Exa
ms.
F
CA
T t
este
d s
tud
ents
gra
des
3 t
o 1
1
in r
ead
ing,
mat
h, w
riti
ng
and
sci
ence
. In
p
revi
ou
s y
ears
, 10th
gra
de
read
ing
and
m
ath
FC
AT
’s h
ad t
o b
e p
asse
d w
ith
a
thre
e o
r h
igh
er
for
grad
uat
ion
. N
ow
, ju
nio
rs,
sop
ho
mo
res
and
fr
esh
men
m
ust
pas
s F
CA
T 2
.0 R
ead
ing
wit
h a
3 o
r b
ette
r fo
r gr
adu
atio
n,
un
less
stu
den
ts
are
able
to
op
t o
ut
wit
h a
hig
her
AC
T
sco
res.
E
OC
s ar
e b
ein
g ad
min
iste
red
in
Ir
tess
ed
sed
it,
con
los
sice
sili
us,
n
emp
eru
rev
idem
ne
co C
atu
ius
cap
ecu
t u
rnic
au d
amd
ioc
ult
uis
co
nd
em i
nte
m
ora
riss
oli
cit
rei
imo
in
Etr
ei i
usc
riu
m
ora
tqu
e co
rum
ho
s ci
a m
ove
mei
cri
tili
en
tere
ess
ensi
po
pte
ri s
e an
um
in
t L
. L
ut
dit
, m
o i
a re
t p
ro,
con
sim
usq
uo
s es
si
spim
is.
Cas
p
ub
liam
die
m
tes?
U
cero
viv
eri s
este
atu
m ia
e p
ort
us
in t
em
acie
nte
reh
em e
ssen
tis,
qu
o i
nar
emu
s co
id
iiss
e iu
s, o
mn
e m
o i
nat
is,
no
nte
lisq
ue
der
e au
t fi
tiu
s? i
n v
esil
ic a
per
um
ari
ssu
l ic
asd
am
and
ei
ght
req
uir
ed
elec
tive
s re
mai
n u
nch
ange
d.
Ho
wev
er, f
resh
men
an
d s
op
ho
mo
res
mu
st s
ucc
essf
ull
y c
om
ple
te o
ne
on
lin
e cl
ass
thro
ugh
vi
rtu
al
sch
oo
l.
No
sp
ecif
icat
ion
s ar
e gi
ven
fo
r w
hat
on
lin
e cl
ass
sho
uld
be
com
ple
ted
. A
n o
nli
ne
clas
s co
mp
lete
d i
n g
rad
es s
ix t
hro
ugh
Na
me
, gra
de
Na
me
, gra
de
Na
me
, gra
de
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me
, gra
de
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me
, gra
de
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me
, gra
de
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me
, gra
de
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me
, gra
de
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me
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and eight required electives remain unchanged.
However, freshmen and sophomores must successfully complete one online class through virtual school. No specifications are given for what online class should be completed. An online class completed in grades six through eight is also acceptable. A common concern regarding the online class is a student’s access to a computer.
“If I was unable to get a computer, I would go to the public library because
[computers there] are available all the time,” sophomore Nicole Neal said.
Florida is phasing out Florida Comprehensive Achievement Tests and replacing them with End of Course Exams.
FCAT tested students grades 3 to 11 in reading, math, writing and science. In previous years, 10th grade reading and math FCAT’s had to be passed with a three or higher for graduation. Now, juniors, sophomores and freshmen must pass FCAT 2.0 Reading with a 3 or better for graduation, unless students
are able to opt out with a higher ACT scores.
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INDUCTIONSCongratulations to both juniors and seniors who have been tapped into National Honor Society this past Friday, Nov. 2. There will be an NHS induction ceremony in the auditorium, Nov. 14. Students are admitted based on community service, scholarship and leadership excellence.
SPANISH TRADITION CONTINUESSpanish Club and Spanish Honor Society will be returning to the Columbia Restaurant on Wednesday, Dec. 12. It will be their 12th year of going to Celebration to enjoy a delicious
dinner, see the “snowfall” and listen to the caroling in the streets. The price for the dinner is $26 per person. Please pay on SchoolPay no later than Dec. 7.
SING IT. Performing at “Make Em’ Smile,” junior Rebecca Gage sings on stage. The event is a part of Nathaniel’s Hope, an organization that helps kids with special needs and their families. WORSHIP. Every Wednesday Rebecca Gage sings at Remix, a high school youth group at Fellowship Church.
By DELANEE BOGAN
Bright lights shine in her eyes as she steps back, out of breath from hitting her last note perfectly. This is a weekly occurrence for junior Rebecca Gage.
Ever since Gage was born she showed an interest in music. Her mother, Michelle Gage knew she had talent when she was growing up.
“I always believed she could do anything. I believe her music will impact others around the world,” M. Gage said.
Gage has performed multiple events around Orlando. She sings frequently for Fellowship of Christian Athletes huddles, sang last December at City Hall, June at Lake Eola and at several weddings in September. Gage came in second place at the American Idol Experience at Disney in 2012.
“I feel privileged to have been given the gift to sing. I always think ‘Why me?’ I don’t deserve to have this gift,” Gage said.
In February 2012, Gage released her first single, “Masterpiece.” It is a Christian song that she wrote herself. One can download the song for $0.99 through iTunes. The money she receives from her song goes towards the ministry at her church.
“It was so surreal [when ‘Masterpiece’ released on iTunes]. My friends would play it in front of me at school. It was weird hearing my voice come out of their phone,” Gage said.
Gage plans to continue writing music
and performing at every opportunity she can. Her genre is a mix between country and blues. She works with vocal coach Danny Flores once a week.
“[Gage’s greatest strength] is her willingness to continue to work on her craft and her voice itself. The way she performs on stage is very bold and she never gives up,” Flores said.
Since seventh grade, Gage has been singing on a weekly basis at Fellowship Church. She sings on Wednesday nights at Remix, a high school youth group.
“I love singing [at Fellowship Church] because I feel like I am fulfilling what I am called to do,” Gage said.
M. Gage also sings at Fellowship Church and is Gage’s agent. Her father, Rodney Gage is currently the pastor at Fellowship. He has helped Gage grow by introducing her to people he knows in the music industry.
Not only are her parents supportive, but her siblings are also.
“I look up to her because of her actions and decisions she makes on a daily basis. It’s really cool how my older sister has a song on iTunes and how she lives out what her song is about,” Ashlyn Gage, sister, said.
A. Gage makes watching her sister sing and perform a priority. Gage’s parents also help support her by encouraging her on a day-to-day basis.
Gage plans on going to school for music and is unsure of her future career, but she would like it to include music.
“[My advice to others who want to sing] is to keep writing everyday and to put your heart and soul on paper. Writing is very important because it’s a way to express yourself,” Gage said.
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“[My advice to others taking the SAT] would be to definitely do practice tests online for free so then you can have good help timing yourself. It helps [get you ready] in advance so you don’t have to prepare yourself the day of,” Tracy said.
After Tracy’s family heard about her perfect score they celebrated her achievement by going to her favorite restaurant, Garibaldi’s, for lunch.
“She was uncomfortable telling anyone [about her perfect score] for a while so we didn’t share it with anyone.
I think she was concerned about how her friends and classmates would view her,” J. Tracy said.
Even though she has never needed much motivation from her family, they are always there for her.
“Megan doesn’t need much external motivation. Sometimes the best way to motivate her is to tell her she can’t do it,” J. Tracy said.
Tracy is on the varsity soccer team, president of Spanish Honor Society, co president of Model UN and a member of National Honor Society. She is also a tutor before and after school in the math lab, writing center and math center. Tracy is enrolled in six advanced placement classes and maintains a 4.0 unweighted GPA. Having 12 AP
credits, she is ranked 20th in her class. “[I manage my time by] not
procrastinating. If you get your work done early, you don’t have to worry,” Tracy said.
Tracy submitted her application to Yale University. She is interested in linguistics, modern language, literature or foreign language as her major.
She also is interested in Carlton College, Amherst College, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Davidson College and the University of Chicago. She is aiming towards Yale.
“[Yale] has a very academic reputation and hard classes that I would look forward to. I want to be somewhere different than where I’ve been living for the past 17 years,” Tracy said.
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FRENCH TUTORINGFrench Honor Society is offering tutoring for students on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays in rooms 10.205 or 10.209 from 6:45 a.m. to 7:15 a.m. Students can have one-on-one sessions with French teachers Ann Ballentine or Dr. Safia Mami.
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Designing and manufacturing her own line of clothing is senior Alexis Burney’s long term goal. Enrolled at Orlando Tech in the Sewing Technology and Services Department, she is starting to see her dreams become a reality.
“I love [being in the course] because there are so many things to learn. I had no experience in sewing before the class so I have learned a lot,” Burney said.
Tiffany Hickman is Burney’s teacher at Orlando Tech in the Sewing and Technology and Services department.
“[Burney] is good at making bows, and good with bright colors. She is learning the foundations and hand-eye coordination [skills],” Hickman said.
Burney is learning how to create aprons, skirts and shirts. She has also learned how to make different garments and has been selling her products on Etsy.com, an online website that allows one to sell homemade products.
Everything she sells is homemade. On Etsy she sells vintage inspired clothes and accessories. Burney’s company name on Etsy is Sweet Sovereign.
“Garments are art, and I want people
to see my vision for garments. [I put my garments online because] I want to be critiqued,” Burney said.
For homecoming, she made junior Gabriel Houston a silk lavender bow tie to match with his outfit.
“I was amazed [after I got my bow tie back]. It was exactly what I wanted and it didn’t have any flaws. I loved it,” Houston said.
She also makes other garments for students on campus as well.
“I would want Alexis to design my whole wardrobe if she would. She is so creative,” Houston said.
Burney likes to design and make costumes rather than fashion.
“I like costumes more than fashion because it has more freedom. Fashion is more of a linear type of business, and costumes go all out. I am a very colorful person [so I like creating costumes more],” Burney said.
Burney plans to open a boutique to sell her own clothes and garments. The course at Orlando Tech has helped her become closer to achieving her goal.
“[I enrolled at Orlando Tech because I was] tired of seeing my designs on paper. I have been an artist for a long time so I was excited to see my work come to life. The program has helped my art become reality,” Burney said.
CREATE IT. Enrolled in the Sewing Technology and Services Department at Orlando Tech, senior Alexis Burney learns how to convey her ideas into sketches and ultimately into different types of clothing. “I was inspired by the 80s [for this sketch]. I like the use of a 3D element when making a dress. I want it to have shiny texture and a modern shape. It will be futuristic and cute,” Burney said. Burney created a dress similar to this sketch.
Gymnast battles wrist injuryAfter years of gymnastics, student is forced to stop
By BRIDGETTE NORRIS
On a Wednesday afternoon, freshman Morning Baker and her mother, Marcia Baker, waited for the doctor and anticipated positive feedback.
Morning had an MRI earlier in the week and assumed things improved since her diagnosis with dorsal wrist impingement. But as the doctor came back into the room, he delivered news Morning and Marcia feared.
The doctor ordered Morning to stop gymnastics on Nov. 14, after suffering dorsal wrist impingement for a year and a half, going through physical therapy and wearing a brace full time for nine to ten weeks.
“I tried to think things would be ok, and I would be ready for competition season, but when I realized what he said, I broke down. My heart stopped when I heard what the doctor said,” Morning said. “If I continued doing gymnastics the way I was, the muscles in my hand would deteriorate and I would lose the grip in my hand.”
Dorsal wrist impingement is a common injury for people involved in gymnastics, according to eorthopod.com. Statistics say 46 to 87 percent of gymnasts suffer wrist injuries or have chronic wrist pain. Morning started cheerleading around the age
of five and shortly after started gymnastics at Orlando Metro Gymnastics and Sports Club.
“We put her in cheerleading and gymnastics as something fun, but the [gymnastics coaches] came and asked her to join a team because of the potential she had. With gymnastics, you have to be invited to join a team. I was leery because she was young, and [I was] concerned it was going to be hard on her because of the extra time. Gymnastics makes it hard, nearly impossible, to do any other sports. She had to stop cheer and softball,” Marcia said.
Gymnastics consumed Morning’s time. She practiced five days a week and for 25 to 30 hours a week. Morning arranged her school schedule with no seventh period to get to practice earlier in the afternoon and get home earlier at night.
With so much time spent at the gym, she worked her way up to level seven. She also formed relationships with her coaches and fellow gymnasts.
“The gym is very family [oriented] so it feels like a family when you are there. I put a lot of trust in [my coaches] and they are [like] parental figures. My coaches push and challenge me, not only in gymnastics, but in school,” Morning said.
Competition season for gymnastics is January through May. Morning’s favorite meet was the Sand Dollar, held by Orlando Metro. Her mother states the most
memorable moment was when she received First All Around last year.
“I get really nervous and second guess myself when I compete. It’s a nervous feeling and you hope you don’t let your team or coach down or even your parents down,” Morning said.
Although the pressure to perform well is high, Morning’s parents and coaches supported her.
“Emotionally we have always supported her. Gymnastics is a sport that takes time and practice. We have always encouraged her, and [we] pray for her,” Marcia said.
Morning and her mother state the ultimate goal was to get a gymnastics scholarship for an out-of-state college and compete on the gymnastics team. Morning was especially interested in the University of Georgia or Auburn University.
“My dream of being on a college gymnastics team for the past eight years has been taken away from me. It is hard to think about,” Morning said.
With her injury prohibiting her from reaching her dream, she is looking into diving and plans on talking with former gymnasts who switched to diving.
“I have always considered diving as a backup if gymnastics didn’t work and I had to stop. Hopefully, I will be able to pursue diving or another sport similar to it,” Morning said.
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ON THE FLOOR. At the state competition last spring, freshman Morning Baker performs her floor routine. “I was really nervous because it was my state competition, and I really wanted to do well. Unfortunately, I did not make it to regionals, but it was one of my best competitions,” Baker said. With the dorsal wrist impingement, this was one of the last competitions she was able to compete in.
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frie
nd’s
fam
ilies
. Sh
e ch
arge
s fo
r the
m d
epen
ding
on
how
long
it ta
kes
and
uplo
ads
the
pict
ures
on
Face
book
, ww
w.fa
cebo
ok.c
om/e
lisac
astil
loph
otog
raph
y, a
fter
war
ds.
Alth
ough
rig
ht n
ow C
astil
lo’s
pho
togr
aphy
and
jew
elry
are
way
s to
pas
s tim
e, h
er d
ream
is to
be
a pr
ofes
sion
al p
hoto
grap
her,
but t
hink
s it
is n
ot v
ery
prac
tical
.“I
don
’t w
ant t
o re
ly o
n w
aitin
g to
see
if I
get
luck
y. I
nste
ad, I
will
find
a
real
istic
job
to s
uppo
rt m
e an
d ke
ep p
hoto
grap
hy a
s a
side
pro
ject
, lik
e I
do
now
. H
opef
ully
with
tim
e an
d pr
actic
e, I
am a
ble
to m
ake
a na
me
for m
ysel
f,”
Cas
tillo
sai
d.
By
TOM
MY
MC
DO
NA
LD
Aft
er g
ettin
g ho
me
from
wat
er p
olo
prac
tice
and
stud
ying
for
his
fiv
e A
P cl
asse
s, ju
nior
Isr
ael M
iller
stil
l has
not
st
arte
d pr
actic
ing
for
Qui
z Bo
wl.
Luck
ily
for
Mill
er,
his
acad
emic
sc
hedu
le
prep
ares
hi
m
for
the
upco
min
g Fl
orid
a A
ll C
ount
y Q
uiz
Bow
l Tou
rnam
ent i
n A
pril.
“I
t w
ould
be
like
stud
ying
for
the
SA
T, y
ou c
an’t
real
ly d
o it.
All
I do
is g
o in
to
have
fun
and
sho
w o
ff m
y st
uff,”
M
iller
sai
d.
Qui
z Bo
wl
is s
imila
r to
Jeo
pard
y,
but
with
tea
ms.
Que
stio
ns r
ange
fro
m
scie
nce,
his
tory
, mat
h, E
nglis
h, fi
ne a
rts
and
the
fore
ign
lang
uage
s of
Spa
nish
an
d Fr
ench
.Q
uiz
Bow
l sp
onso
r C
hris
tina
Ba
ybay
Byk
ov se
lect
ed M
iller
to tr
y ou
t fo
r th
e A
ll C
ount
y te
am in
Nov
embe
r af
ter
the
scho
ol s
easo
n co
nclu
ded.
“I w
as p
rett
y su
rpris
ed [
to m
ake
it to
the
All
Cou
nty
Tea
m].
I a
lmos
t fe
el
like
I do
n’t
dese
rve
it, [
beca
use]
I b
eat
a bu
nch
of se
nior
s tha
t I th
ough
t wou
ld
do b
ette
r th
an m
e,”
Mill
er s
aid.
He
will
now
tra
in w
ith t
he
All
Cou
nty
team
at
W
inte
r
Stud
ent m
akes
All
Cou
nty
team
Park
and
Wes
t O
rang
e hi
gh s
choo
ls
until
the
sta
te m
eet
in A
pril.
Mill
er
susp
ects
tha
t th
e te
am w
ill s
tudy
old
re
leas
ed q
uest
ions
from
pas
t Qui
z Bo
wl
tour
nam
ents
. T
he s
choo
ls t
hird
pla
ce fi
nish
in t
he
Qui
z Bo
wl
play
offs
dis
play
ed M
iller
’s
skill
. E
ven
thou
gh
Mill
er
is
a to
p pl
ayer
, he
doe
s no
t sp
end
any
time
on h
is o
wn
prep
arin
g fo
r th
e ev
ent.
“He’
s qu
ick.
He
has
good
rec
all.
He’
s no
t a
timid
pla
yer,
and
that
’s
very
goo
d. Y
ou c
an’t
doub
t you
rsel
f. Y
ou
have
to
ta
ke
risk
s,”
Bay
bay
Byko
v sa
id
Mill
er a
nd t
he r
est
of t
he O
rang
e C
ount
y Q
uiz
Bow
l te
am
will
co
mpe
te a
t D
isne
y fo
r fo
ur d
ays
agai
nst
othe
r co
unty
Qui
z Bo
wl
team
s. M
iller
is th
e on
ly s
tude
nt
adva
ncin
g fr
om B
oone
’s Q
uiz
Bow
l te
am,
an o
ppor
tuni
ty
only
six
stu
dent
s in
Ora
nge
By
DE
LAN
EE
BO
GA
N
Hea
ring
a lo
ud b
eepi
ng n
oise
, he
slo
wly
hits
his
ala
rm
cloc
k, t
urni
ng i
t of
f, st
ill e
xhau
sted
fro
m t
he n
ight
bef
ore.
St
ayin
g ou
t la
te p
layi
ng b
aske
tbal
l an
d w
akin
g up
ear
ly f
or
his
club
bas
ketb
all t
eam
pra
ctic
e is
not
unu
sual
for
fres
hman
A
lexi
s Be
rgan
and
his
bus
y sc
hedu
le.
“[T
he b
est
part
of
bein
g on
the
fre
shm
an t
eam
] is
tha
t I
get
to r
epre
sent
Boo
ne a
nd p
lay
bask
etba
ll w
ith m
y fr
iend
s.
Bask
etba
ll is
a w
ay t
o ge
t yo
ur a
nger
out
and
a g
ood
way
to
mak
e ne
w fr
iend
s,”
Berg
an s
aid.
Berg
an i
s th
e st
artin
g sh
ootin
g gu
ard
on t
he f
resh
man
te
am a
nd w
as t
he s
tart
ing
wid
e re
ceiv
er o
n th
e fr
eshm
an
foot
ball
team
. Pra
ctic
ing
bask
etba
ll fo
r 1
0 ho
urs
a w
eek
is
help
ing
him
impr
ove
his s
kills
as w
ell a
s pre
pare
for n
ext y
ear,
“[T
hrou
gh b
aske
tbal
l I’v
e le
arne
d] to
be
a go
od le
ader
and
m
y co
mm
unic
atio
n sk
ills
have
impr
oved
,” B
erga
n sa
id.
As
wel
l as
bein
g on
the
fre
shm
an t
eam
, Ber
gan
is o
n th
e Fl
orid
a Ba
sket
ball
Vol
leyb
all
Ass
ocia
tion
Clu
b T
eam
. H
e jo
ined
the
FBV
A c
lub
team
in
Dec
embe
r 20
12, b
ut s
tart
ed
play
ing
bask
etba
ll in
eig
hth
grad
e.“I
thi
nk i
t’s a
goo
d op
port
unity
for
him
to
impr
ove
him
self
in b
aske
tbal
l an
d w
ork
with
oth
ers
on t
he t
eam
,”
mot
her,
Rac
hel C
ampe
ll sa
id.
Cam
pbel
l su
ppor
ts h
er s
on b
y tr
ying
to
go t
o al
l of
his
ba
sket
ball
gam
es, b
ut c
an fi
nd th
is d
iffic
ult b
ecau
se s
he o
ften
Spor
ts p
rovi
de o
utle
t for
fres
hman
ha
s to
wor
k la
te n
ight
s an
d is
una
ble
to a
tten
d.
“If I
’m n
ot [a
ble
to g
o to
one
of h
is b
aske
tbal
l gam
es],
I
supp
ort h
im a
t hom
e by
enc
oura
ging
him
to a
chie
ve h
is
goal
s,”
Cam
pbel
l sai
d. T
here
is a
rule
in B
erga
n’s h
ouse
that
he
is o
nly
allo
wed
to p
lay
spor
ts if
he
has
A’s
and
B’s
in a
ll of
his
cla
sses
. “A
cade
mic
s are
ver
y im
port
ant;
if yo
u do
n’t
have
aca
dem
ics
you
don’
t ha
ve a
nyth
ing,
” C
ampb
ell s
aid.
It is
mor
e im
port
ant
to C
ampb
ell f
or h
er
son
to d
o be
tter
in
his
acad
emic
s th
an h
is
athl
etic
s. S
he w
ants
him
to
do w
ell i
n sc
hool
so
he
will
hav
e op
port
uniti
es th
at s
he d
id n
ot.
Due
to
his
love
for
spo
rts,
Ber
gan
keep
s hi
s gr
ades
up
so h
e is
abl
e to
pla
y.H
e pla
ns to
cont
inue
to p
lay
bask
etba
ll an
d fo
otba
ll th
roug
hout
hig
h sc
hool
so
he c
an b
ecom
e a s
tart
er fo
r ju
nior
var
sity
and
var
sity
. A
lthou
gh B
erga
n lik
es to
pla
y ba
sket
ball,
he
wou
ld
pref
er to
pla
y fo
otba
ll in
col
lege
bec
ause
he
thin
ks it
is
mor
e ex
citin
g. H
e pl
ans
to a
chie
ve h
is g
oal o
f pla
ying
a
spor
t in
colle
ge b
y pl
ayin
g in
hig
h sc
hool
. He
plan
s to
fo
cus
on t
he b
asic
s w
hile
rem
aini
ng d
edic
ated
and
pr
actic
ing
so h
e ca
n be
com
e a
bett
er a
thle
te.
By
PAU
LA M
OR
ALE
S
Popu
lar
belie
f sa
ys t
each
ers
do n
ot h
ave
a lif
e ou
tsid
e of
sc
hool
. Ex
cept
they
act
ually
do.
A p
rime
exam
ple
of t
his
is s
cien
ce t
each
er E
mily
Sm
ith.
Smith
sho
ws
that
teac
hers
do
thin
gs o
ther
than
teac
h; in
this
ca
se,
biki
ng t
o sc
hool
. I
t gi
ves
her
addi
tiona
l ex
erci
se a
nd
save
s he
r m
oney
on
gas.
Cur
rent
ly, s
he s
pend
s an
ave
rage
of
$35
or le
ss o
n ga
s m
onth
ly a
nd r
educ
es w
ear
on h
er c
ar.
“It
sets
a g
reat
exa
mpl
e fo
r m
y st
uden
ts b
ecau
se w
e ar
e su
ch a
car
obs
esse
d so
ciet
y, a
nd it
’s t
otal
ly p
ossi
ble
to e
xist
w
ithou
t usi
ng a
car
on
a da
ily b
asis
,” S
mith
sai
d.T
o st
art o
ff h
er d
ay, S
mith
pum
ps h
er b
ike
tires
and
mak
es
sure
her
ligh
ts a
re f
unct
ioni
ng.
The
n sh
e pa
cks
up h
er b
ike
pann
iers
and
is o
ut th
e do
or b
y 6:
30 a
.m.
“I t
hink
it’s
gre
at.
I w
ish
I co
uld
do i
t. I
t sh
ows
a co
mm
itmen
t to
mai
ntai
ning
phy
sica
l co
nditi
on,”
che
mis
try
Tea
cher
adv
ocat
es k
eepi
ng a
ctiv
ete
ache
r G
lenn
Lis
tort
sai
d.Sm
ith’s
15
min
ute
ride
to s
choo
l giv
es h
er a
n op
port
unity
to
thin
k an
d al
low
s her
to c
lear
her
hea
d an
d le
t go
of an
ythi
ng
that
is b
othe
ring
her
befo
re s
he g
ets
into
her
cla
ssro
om.
“I’d
like
to
thin
k I
have
a g
ood
attit
ude
mos
t da
ys.
The
at
titud
e I c
ome
to sc
hool
with
det
erm
ines
how
my
less
on w
ill
go a
nd h
ow m
y ki
ds w
ill re
ceiv
e th
e in
form
atio
n,”
Smith
said
.W
hen
the
dism
issa
l be
ll rin
gs s
he h
eads
to
wei
ghtli
ftin
g pr
actic
e. S
mith
has
pra
ctic
e ev
ery
day.
Smith
pac
ks u
p he
r 19
73 S
chw
inn
Var
sity
bic
ycle
, whi
ch
used
to b
e he
r fa
ther
’s, a
nd r
ides
it to
the
700
build
ing.
Smith
like
s to
coa
ch w
eigh
tlift
ing
beca
use
she
part
icip
ated
in
the
spor
t whe
n sh
e at
tend
ed B
oone
as
a st
uden
t.“I
fou
nd i
t to
be
such
a p
erso
nally
rew
ardi
ng s
port
; it
is r
eally
you
aga
inst
you
rsel
f. I
love
d ho
w it
mad
e m
e fe
el
conf
iden
t, an
d no
w I
love
wat
chin
g m
y at
hlet
es fe
el c
onfid
ent
Cou
nty
rece
ive.
“It’s
no
t ab
out
Boo
ne.
I w
ant
Ora
nge
Cou
nty
to
take
th
e St
ate
Cha
mpi
onsh
ip,”
Bay
bay
Byko
v sa
id.
and
prou
d of
the
mse
lves
due
to
thei
r ac
hiev
emen
ts i
n th
e w
eigh
t roo
m,”
Sm
ith s
aid.
Bein
g in
volv
ed w
ith st
uden
ts d
urin
g an
d af
ter s
choo
l giv
es
a po
sitiv
e vi
be.
Whe
n Sm
ith g
ets
hom
e fr
om s
choo
l, th
e fir
st t
hing
she
do
es is
unp
ack
the
bike
and
go
for a
run.
Sm
ith lo
oks f
orw
ard
to h
er r
un a
nd tr
ies
to r
un e
very
day
. “S
omet
imes
, th
e ru
n is
nee
ded
beca
use
I’m
not
fee
ling
posi
tive,
oth
er t
imes
the
run
is
just
am
azin
g be
caus
e I
am
feel
ing
posi
tive
alre
ady,
” Sm
ith s
aid.
Bein
g ac
tive
help
s Sm
ith b
e al
ert
durin
g th
e da
y, h
elps
he
r br
ain
wor
k be
tter
and
mak
es h
er f
eel h
ealth
y. T
he m
ore
activ
e sh
e is
, the
bet
ter
she
feel
s.
“I k
now
the
ath
lete
s I
enco
unte
r ap
prec
iate
my
time
and
effo
rts
and
ther
e ar
e so
man
y of
my
stud
ents
that
sho
w th
eir
appr
ecia
tion
to m
e ev
ery
day,
” Sm
ith s
aid.
Ste
p by
Ste
p:H
ow to
app
ly e
yesh
adow
Wha
t is
nee
ded:
• P
rim
er•
Ligh
t br
own,
da
rk b
row
n,
and
blac
k ey
e sh
adow
Wha
t’s in
yo
ur b
ag?
Cla
ssy
Mak
eup
busi
ness
. “I
lik
e pe
ople
s’ r
eact
ions
whe
n I
finis
h th
eir m
akeu
p. I
like
mak
ing
othe
r pe
ople
hap
py,”
Cas
tillo
sai
d.
To
spre
ad
the
wor
d ab
out
the
busi
ness
, R
amos
he
lped
ha
nd
out
busi
ness
car
ds.
Both
of
thei
r m
othe
rs
help
by
te
lling
th
eir
frie
nds
abou
t C
astil
lo.
Cas
tillo
als
o ha
s a
page
on
Face
book
adv
ertis
ing
her
busi
ness
. “I
thi
nk t
hat
it is
aw
esom
e th
at s
he
foun
d so
met
hing
she
rea
lly e
njoy
s an
d sh
e co
uld
defin
itely
mak
e a
care
er o
ut
of it
,” R
amos
sai
d.C
asti
llo
wan
ts
the
cosm
etol
ogy
busi
ness
as
a si
de jo
b. S
he is
cur
rent
ly
atte
ndin
g Jo
hn C
asab
lanc
as M
odel
ing
&
Car
eer
Cen
ter
whe
re
she
is
lear
ning
abo
ut e
tique
tte
and
mod
elin
g te
chni
ques
. C
asab
lanc
as
also
of
fers
bu
sine
ss c
lass
es an
d te
ache
s par
ticip
ants
ab
out h
ow to
get
a jo
b.
Whe
n th
e fin
al b
ell r
ings
for
sch
ool
to e
nd a
nd k
ids
go to
thei
r var
ious
aft
er
scho
ol a
ctiv
ities
, C
astil
lo i
s pr
epar
ing
hers
elf f
or h
er fu
ture
.
‘I thi
nk
[vid
eos]
are
re
ally
fun
to
do b
ecau
se
I can
be
real
ly
crea
tive
w
ith
them
. I w
ant
to
see
if o
ther
pe
ople
like
m
y vi
deos
an
d us
e th
em fo
r th
emse
lves
. M
elod
y C
asti
lloS
opho
mor
e
ST
EP
1: P
rim
e th
e ey
elid
s.
ST
EP
2: A
pply
ligh
t br
own
on e
ntir
e lid
.S
TE
P 3
: Put
dar
k br
own
on o
uter
th
irds
of l
id.
ST
EP
4: A
pply
bl
ack
on c
reas
e of
ey
e.
TH
E F
INA
L P
RO
DU
CT
Spor
ts p
rovi
de o
utle
t for
fres
hman
Pep
per
spra
y to
he
lp h
er in
ca
se o
f an
emer
genc
y
Bik
e pu
mp
in c
ase
she
gets
a fl
at
tire
Spa
nner
W
renc
h,
the
orig
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District champs back to back would be a nice gift for the seniors. Nothing would be better than getting a state ring.Elizabeth Cargo, senior
Team unity strikeouts competitionGoals are set high as girls continue playing
By DELANEE BOGAN
Silence takes over the crowd as all eyes are on the first hitter stepping into the batter’s box.
The girls’ varsity softball team record for the season is 7-5-1. One of the three captains, senior Kristi Creel is a key player. Creel has a .286 batting average.
“Our biggest strength is definitely fielding. Our fielding has gotten us through and even saved us from losing many of our games,” Creel said.
After playing softball for nine years and being on varsity for two years, sophomore pitcher, Chase Cassady verbally committed to the University of Mississippi.
Four starting seniors graduated last year and the team is trying to fill in the gaps. The youth and inexperience has crippled the team.
“Since we lost four starting seniors,
this year’s team has to work a lot harder than last year’s,” Creel said.
The captains are focusing on improving their c o m m u n i c a t i o n skills and hitting.
The three captains, seniors Elizabeth Cargo, Sarah Hayes and Creel are working on improving the team so they can be prepared for districts and playoffs that will be in April.
“District champs back to back would be a nice gift for the seniors. Our overall goal as a team is to win districts and keep advancing all the way to states at the end. Nothing would be better than getting a state ring,” Cargo said.
At practice, they focus on hitting the ball to the right side of the field because it is more efficient and makes
it harder to get the runner out.
“We get better with each game we play. We play at a very competitive level and are preparing ourselves for districts and for the playoffs,” coach Robin Bradford said.
Before each game, it is tradition for the team to
pray together. The team is superstitious and insists on having Cassady fishtail braid right fielder, Ciara McCoy’s hair every game. Without McCoy’s hair fish tail braid, the team is convinced they will lose their game.
According to Bradford, Hayes, McCoy and Cassady are the top players.
Cassady pitched a shutout against Olympia on Feb. 21. Her earned run
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PITCH IT. Taking her stance, freshman Meghan Mansfield gets ready to pitch. “I feel accomplished because I made [varsity]. It’s not easy to make the team,” Mansfield said. Mansfield struck out thirteen batters overall and is the only freshman pitcher on the team.
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HIT IT. Getting ready to hit the ball as hard as she can, sophomore Leslie Cintolo swings the bat back while keeping her focus on the ball. “The game I’m looking forward to is West Orange because they are always challenging. Before I get up to hit I’m thinking about being confident. [I focus on trying to ] get a hit to drive in runs,” Cintolo said. Cintolo’s on base percentage for the season is .333, and she has a 1.000 fielding percentage.
average is 2.33 and her on fielding percentage is .500.
McCoy is a contact hitter. She hits the ball while running or by bunting it.
In the game against Olympia, the team won 1-0. Creel hit a walk-off double and Cargo scored the lone run.
Creel has a batting average of .286. Cargo has scored four runs and has had six hits within the season.
“[Beating Olympia] proves that we can play and compete with more competitive good teams,” Bradford said.
The team beat East River 7-2 on Feb. 28 at home. Their rivals are West Orange and Timber Creek.
Harmony High School has fast pitchers the team is not used to facing. The team lost March 6 to Freedom because of errors and strikeouts.
The girls play travel ball with pitchers from other teams. They plan to set their pitching machines to pitch like them.
The next game is at 7 p.m. tonight, March 15, at home against Freedom.
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Feelings“Finishing a good book. Like when I fi nished reading Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. It felt satisfying.”
- Emily Brocket, senior
“Winning in competitions, whether it’s track or football. It’s satisfying because it makes all of the hard work and practices worth it.” - Brandon Reddick, junior
“I love when I have nothing to do and I can watch Netfl ix.”
-Xena Aboudallah, junior
“When I see I got an ‘A’ on my report card. I start twerking. I call it my victory twerk.”- Brenden Samuels, freshman
“Striking out the last player in a baseball game.” - Luis Serrano, senior
“When I win a boxing match. I feel excited, happy and emotional.” - Jafet Cruz Serrano, sophomore
“When I listen to Florence and the Machine and I feel like dancing.”
- Fritznie Desulme, sophomore
“The last day of school so I don’t have to put up with newspaper interviews anymore.”
- Melvin Torres, sophomore
“When you go into Publix and the muffi n mix is buy one, get one free.”
- Drew Shofner, sophomore
“Coming home from school and changing into shorts and putting my hair up.”
- Kayla Wade, freshman
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By DELANEE BOGANThere are few students who take the
SAT and can say they answered every question correctly. Senior Megan Tracy
is one of these students.Of the 1,647,123 students nationwide
who took the SAT in 2011, 384 earned perfect score. That is roughly 0.023 percent of those who took the test.
“[When I saw my tests results online] I hit the refresh button on my computer many times. I was not expecting it; I ran
Perfect SAT score opens doors
Megan Tracy
Americans need fitness regimen
By OLIVIA QUATTRONEIn the fall, high schools receive
grades based on their performance. Boone consistently earns A’s and B’s; however, the Department of Education’s system for calculating grades has changed, which could effect
Grade changes, school stays optimisticthe school’s grade.
Schools are evaluated on two components. The first is an assessment that evaluates FCAT test scores in reading, writing, math and science. There are a total of 800 points available for this component. The other
evaluates advanced placement exam passing rates, graduation rates and college readiness aspects like SAT and ACT scores. There are also 800 points in this category, making the two cells of equal importance. Each of these components earns the school points.
to my dad and he double checked it on his phone,” Tracy said.
John Tracy, Megan’s father, had a similar reaction to the results.
“It was a mixture between shock and excitement, and it took a while for it to sink in. I had to look at it a couple of times before I believed it,” J. Tracy said.
Tracy prepped for the SAT by taking free practice exams online. She took practice tests on each section and wrote essays. After taking the practice tests, she reviewed everything she got incorrect and studied it. Tracy also said
To earn an A, a school needs at least 1,050 points.
“I think we will have enough points for an A again. Our students continue
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By KALEY GILBERTWhat started as a friendly tradition
has become a battle between classes.The totem pole tradition has been
a senior custom on campus since 1999, when then senior, Daniel Graham, created a totem pole out of PVC pipe with his father. Ever since, the Senior Class Council has decorated the totem pole for its graduating class. Approximately five years ago, seniors added to the tradition. The Junior Class Council can steal the totem pole from the seniors who hide it.
“Every year the tradition changes and new rules are added. I’ll hear so-and-so talking about a rule, and I’m like, ‘since when did that happen?’0” Senior Class sponsor Sarah Kittrell said.
The current unwritten rules of the totem pole tradition include: it cannot be stolen until after homecoming, it has to be at a student’s house that lives in the district, in an open area and it cannot be chained or locked. The totem pole is formally handed down after graduation to the rising seniors.
“I think it’s a good idea that someone in district has to have it. I would hate to think that someone from Edgewater
Seniors “tote” tradition
Megan Tracy scores school’s first 2400
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By HEATHER JANAS and PAULA MORALES America’s obesity rate is rising. Today, 149.3 million Americans ages 20 and up are overweight or obese according to an MSNBC segment titled “War on Weight” from July 10, 2012. According to retired United States Navy Rear Admiral Jamie Barnett, one in four Americans is too obese to join the military. In the MSNBC segment, Barnett said the military loses approximately $60 million on the 1200 first term enlistees who are discharged due to weight related problems. A Men’s Health article titled “The U.S. Military’s Struggle with Overweight Soldiers” published in Nov. 3 2011, says overweight soldiers are more likely to fail boot camp and contribute to 658,000 lost work days in the military a year. Boot camps for the United States Army have been extended for incoming recruits who are overweight or out of shape. The extension of training camps and the shrinking military applicant pool due to rising childhood obesity creates a potential national security threat. Jim Liston, former conditioning coach of the Los Angeles Galaxy soccer team and current conditioning coach of the professional soccer team Chivas USA, says America is becoming an unfit society. He proposes recruits be sent to a two month “mini camp” before training in actual boot camp. This would hopefully end the extension of the training, but it could also be financially costly. “Our bodies are built to move. Exercise every day. Even five minutes per day is enough,” Liston said. Liston also believes physical education classes are lacking in schools. “Physical Education in schools is disappearing. [The solution is putting] good solid physical education programs in every school. Mandate that physical education classes be taught everyday,” Liston said. The U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention says 40 percent of
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MAKING STRIDES. During his Athletic Training class, senior Brandon Rhea runs the track. “I personally don’t eat healthy but I make up for it with frequent trips to 24 Hour Fitness to shoot hoops, lift weights and swim laps,” Rhea said.
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INDUCTIONSCongratulations to both juniors and seniors who have been tapped into National Honor Society this past Friday, Nov. 2. There will be an NHS induction ceremony in the auditorium, Nov. 14. Students are admitted based on community service, scholarship and leadership excellence.
SPANISH TRADITION CONTINUESSpanish Club and Spanish Honor Society will be returning to the Columbia Restaurant on Wednesday, Dec. 12. It will be their 12th year of going to Celebration to enjoy a delicious
dinner, see the “snowfall” and listen to the caroling in the streets. The price for the dinner is $26 per person. Please pay on SchoolPay no later than Dec. 7.
SING IT. Performing at “Make Em’ Smile,” junior Rebecca Gage sings on stage. The event is a part of Nathaniel’s Hope, an organization that helps kids with special needs and their families. WORSHIP. Every Wednesday Rebecca Gage sings at Remix, a high school youth group at Fellowship Church.
By DELANEE BOGAN
Bright lights shine in her eyes as she steps back, out of breath from hitting her last note perfectly. This is a weekly occurrence for junior Rebecca Gage.
Ever since Gage was born she showed an interest in music. Her mother, Michelle Gage knew she had talent when she was growing up.
“I always believed she could do anything. I believe her music will impact others around the world,” M. Gage said.
Gage has performed multiple events around Orlando. She sings frequently for Fellowship of Christian Athletes huddles, sang last December at City Hall, June at Lake Eola and at several weddings in September. Gage came in second place at the American Idol Experience at Disney in 2012.
“I feel privileged to have been given the gift to sing. I always think ‘Why me?’ I don’t deserve to have this gift,” Gage said.
In February 2012, Gage released her first single, “Masterpiece.” It is a Christian song that she wrote herself. One can download the song for $0.99 through iTunes. The money she receives from her song goes towards the ministry at her church.
“It was so surreal [when ‘Masterpiece’ released on iTunes]. My friends would play it in front of me at school. It was weird hearing my voice come out of their phone,” Gage said.
Gage plans to continue writing music
and performing at every opportunity she can. Her genre is a mix between country and blues. She works with vocal coach Danny Flores once a week.
“[Gage’s greatest strength] is her willingness to continue to work on her craft and her voice itself. The way she performs on stage is very bold and she never gives up,” Flores said.
Since seventh grade, Gage has been singing on a weekly basis at Fellowship Church. She sings on Wednesday nights at Remix, a high school youth group.
“I love singing [at Fellowship Church] because I feel like I am fulfilling what I am called to do,” Gage said.
M. Gage also sings at Fellowship Church and is Gage’s agent. Her father, Rodney Gage is currently the pastor at Fellowship. He has helped Gage grow by introducing her to people he knows in the music industry.
Not only are her parents supportive, but her siblings are also.
“I look up to her because of her actions and decisions she makes on a daily basis. It’s really cool how my older sister has a song on iTunes and how she lives out what her song is about,” Ashlyn Gage, sister, said.
A. Gage makes watching her sister sing and perform a priority. Gage’s parents also help support her by encouraging her on a day-to-day basis.
Gage plans on going to school for music and is unsure of her future career, but she would like it to include music.
“[My advice to others who want to sing] is to keep writing everyday and to put your heart and soul on paper. Writing is very important because it’s a way to express yourself,” Gage said.
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the College Board SAT Book was very helpful in preparing for the exam.
“[My advice to others taking the SAT] would be to definitely do practice tests online for free so then you can have good help timing yourself. It helps [get you ready] in advance so you don’t have to prepare yourself the day of,” Tracy said.
After Tracy’s family heard about her perfect score they celebrated her achievement by going to her favorite restaurant, Garibaldi’s, for lunch.
“She was uncomfortable telling anyone [about her perfect score] for a while so we didn’t share it with anyone.
I think she was concerned about how her friends and classmates would view her,” J. Tracy said.
Even though she has never needed much motivation from her family, they are always there for her.
“Megan doesn’t need much external motivation. Sometimes the best way to motivate her is to tell her she can’t do it,” J. Tracy said.
Tracy is on the varsity soccer team, president of Spanish Honor Society, co president of Model UN and a member of National Honor Society. She is also a tutor before and after school in the math lab, writing center and math center. Tracy is enrolled in six advanced placement classes and maintains a 4.0 unweighted GPA. Having 12 AP
credits, she is ranked 20th in her class. “[I manage my time by] not
procrastinating. If you get your work done early, you don’t have to worry,” Tracy said.
Tracy submitted her application to Yale University. She is interested in linguistics, modern language, literature or foreign language as her major.
She also is interested in Carlton College, Amherst College, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Davidson College and the University of Chicago. She is aiming towards Yale.
“[Yale] has a very academic reputation and hard classes that I would look forward to. I want to be somewhere different than where I’ve been living for the past 17 years,” Tracy said.
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BACCALAUREATESunday, May 19, at 2:30 p.m. the First Presbyterian Church of Orlando will host baccalaureate for graduating seniors. This is a interdenominational service honoring graduates. Please wear your graduation robe over proper church attire.
GRADUATION PRACTICEOn May 28, at 11 a.m. seniors will practice for graduation at the Amway. Students may park in the GEICO parking garage. Graduation details will be announced there.
Advanced placement students prepare for future
By DELANEE BOGAN
Using their creativity and art as an outlet for expressing themselves in a unique way is a daily occurrence for advanced placement art students.
Students in AP Art Portfolio are required to create a portfolio for the class. When creating a portfolio, the students pick a theme and center all of their art pieces around it. Each individual portfolio is uniquely based on their personality and their style of art.
After their portfolio, which they work on all year, is complete, they send in 24 pieces to be graded.
“[The best part about being an art teacher] is the constant creativity I’m surrounded by. Each day someone has a creative light bulb go off and it’s neat to be a part of it,” art teacher Nicole Moitoza said.
According to Moitoza, her top AP students include junior Blaine Weinmann and senior Ivy Lane.
“Blaine has the ability to multi-task and complete assignments in a timely manner, and Ivy has an incredible ability to layer water color,” Moitoza said.
According to Moitoza, Weinmann’s strength is time management.
Weinmann’s art mostly consists of architectural elements. She is working on exploring with different materials to make her art more abstract. Being in AP art has influenced Weinmann’s decision about her future.
“I want to go into structural engineering and having architecture as my concentration helped me figure that out,” Weinmann said.
On May 17, Weinmann and her team won first place for the Best Sidewalk Chalk Art at the art festival. It was team member Tyler Chapman’s idea to enter,
Artists express personalityand he picked the piece.
“I picked The Great Gatsby theme because I wanted to do it, and it fit [because it’s my concentration for AP art],” Chapman said.
Both Weinmann and Lane’s art was featured in the art festival.
Lane considers herself a compulsive procrastinator. Lane’s art mostly consists of people’s faces.
“Art, to me, means an expression of consciousness. Art is making intangible thoughts into tangible art,” Lane said.
Not only is Lane able to use her art skills in her AP class, she used her skills in her English class for her romanticism project. She also designs and paints different types of art for her peers.
Lane painted her backpack to make it unique. Shortly after painting it, her friend Rachel Pierce asked her to paint hers. From there, more people asked Lane to paint theirs as well. She painted a pattern with flowers and monogrammed Pierce’s backpack.
“I love my backpack. It’s so cute. Ivy Lane is a good artist and she is creative,” Pierce said.
Like Weinmann, art also influences Lane’s future.
“I am studying Environmental Science at the University of Central Florida, but I am considering minoring in art,” Lane said.
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CHALK IT. Spending her morning on her team’s chalk art, junior Blaine Weinmann works on perfecting her piece. “I felt pride [in the fi nal product], all the work we put in fi nally paid off. It was very tedious,” Weinmann said. Their team’s piece represents The Great Gatsby . They won fi rst place for Best Piece.
PAINTING. Making a new piece for her art portfolio, senior Ivy Lane paints a horizontal portrait. “I like [painting] religion inspired pieces and people because I think people are interesting and beautiful,” Lane said. This is one of her pieces inspired by the Book of Ecclesiastes.
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and people because I think people are interesting and beautiful,” Lane said. This is one of her pieces inspired by the Book of Ecclesiastes.
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