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Semester 1 Portfolio Yearbook

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14 August | September

15AP Calculus

“Definitely eating all the pancakes with butter and syrup was the best part.” Brad Meyers (12)

AP Calculus students were given the opportunity to participate

in the annual pancake project in which they used mathematical

formulas to determine the ingredients needed for their recipe.

Kelly Rayburn, one of the two AP calculus teachers said, “We do

this project in the beginning of the year to help build bonds between

students so they feel comfortable making study groups throughout

the rest of the year. Also, most kids never make pancakes truly from

scratch anymore and this project forces them to get outside their

comfort zone.”

The students were given equations to solve in order to find the

measurements of the ingredients. Jessica Pierce (12) said “By

calculating the needed ingredients, I learned how to apply calculus

to my everyday life.”

The project incorporated eggs, flour, milk, blueberries, sugar,

baking powder, and salt to achieve the end result of nine 4-inch

pancakes. Students were also required to take pictures of each step

and put together a creative poster displaying their process.

While this project was an optional assignment, many students

chose to participate to earn extra credit and have fun with their

classmates.

Tyler Heath (12) said, “My favorite part of the project was

spending time with friends and then getting to eat the pancakes

that surprisingly tasted delicious.”

Many AP Calculus students agreed that this project has been the

most fun part of class so far and are looking forward to everything

else to come in this demanding course.

“It took us an hour to make the pancakes and create our poster.” Emily Evangelista (11)

“My group’s pancakes turned out to be delicious!” Isabella Mighell (11)

“My favorite part was eating the

pancakes.” Darrion Williams (12)

“It was cool to see how Calculus

relates to the real world.” Savannah

Walker (12)

“I enjoyed this project because it turned math

into something interesting.”

Connor Welsh (12)

“This project with my friends helped

me to better understand limits.” Marissa Sandler

(11)

“I learned how important accurate

measurements are in baking.” Jackie Faircloth

(12)

Calculus Students Earn Extra Credit Making Pancakes

Recipe for Success

The Final Product

“This extra credit project was worth it because It was a good mix of Calculus and food.” Danielle Scott (12)

“I learned about limits and how to make pancakes from scratch which is something not many people know how to do.” Toria Fidler (12)

The Presentation

“I’ve never made pancakes from scratch before, but after this project I have figured out a good recipe and can’t wait to make them again!” Lydia Kriseman (12)

1. Isabella Mighell (11) and Jessica Pierce (12) mix ingredients to create

their pancakes. Surprisingly, the math component wasn’t the most challenging

part of the project. Pierce said, “The hardest part was not burning the

pancakes.” 2. After calulating the correct amount of eggs needed for the pancakes, Carolina Ramos (12) adds them to the mix. She

worked on the recipe for about an hour. Ramos said, “This project helped me

better understand how to calculate and figure limits.”

for Breakfast

Pictures by Hannah Archer | Copy and Captions by Hali Azpeitia & Abby Kynes

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August/September: Calculus Pancakes

I created this Acedemics spread that covered the extra credit project that the AP Calculus classes did during the months of August/September. I creat-ed 3 mods to showcase each portion of the project. This spread was chal-lenging for me because it was my first spread as an editor. However, I was proud that I incorporated many different groups who did this project.

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44 October

45Stress

Between overwhelming schedules packed with AP classes, standardized tests, as well as tons of after school activities and social events, these students still successfully managed to do it all.

Tyler Powell (11), who balanced two baseball games a week, five days of practice, an SAT tutor, and four rigorous AP classes, explained that “As the year goes on you learn to better manage your time and find room for everything.”

While Matthew Canella (11), further described his stress with up to five hours of football practice a day, his six AP classes, HCC dual enrollment and studying for the

SAT as “insurmountable.” Many students also turned to various tutoring methods

for studying not only for the SAT, but also their intense classes. Students studied various ways including with friends, a private tutor, at Starbucks or Panera Bread, or at the library on the weekends.

The SAT took place on the morning of Oct. 11, the same day as the Homecoming dance, and students scrambled from the testing room to hair and makeup appointments doing their best to relax before the long night.

Stressed for the TestTrying to look our best

Stressed SuccessforStandardized tests, involvement, and homecoming plans cause for a stressful time of the year

Kelsey DiMisa (12) and Emalee Herrera (12) go from taking the SAT in the morning to Homecoming later that night. Taking their test was worth while enabling them to relax at homecoming. “I was stressed during the test because I kept thinking of my homecoming plans, but I was glad I had a stress free night,” DiMisa said.

John Stevenson (11) arrives at school bright and early ready to take the SAT on Homecoming morning. It was his first time taking the test so he was anxious to do well. “Halfway through I was stressing because I realized I forgot to get a corsage for my date,” Stevenson said.

Stressful Schedules

1. Lucas Reddick (11) spends many hours at Panera Bread preparing for his first time taking the SAT. He realized how much time it actually takes to feel confident going into the test. “The time I spent studying payed off because it helped decrease my test anxiety,” Reddick said. 2. Gianna Cacciatore (11) practices math problems in order to ensure a solid score. The pressure of standardized testing has increased tremendously, so she focused on correcting each mistake. Cacciatore said, “Math is my weakest section so I spend about 30 minutes a night.”

Why are you stressed?

Coarse Load Sports After School Involvement

“High School is a lot more stressful than middle school.”

Rogers (9)Sophie

Bak (10)“I play football, baseball and get stressed with school work.”

DavisHendry (11)

“I am stressed because I overwhelm myself with clubs, afterschool activities, college and AP’s. ”

Allie Schmoll (12)

“I’m stressed because I take 5 AP classes.”

AnthonySarahRossi (11)

“I swim year round, even in the mornings before school, which can become overwhelming.”

Pictures and Captions by Hannah Archer and Abby Kynes | Copy by Abby Kynes

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October: Stress for Success

I created this Academics spread that covered the stress that came during the month of October. I did a mod that covered the stress that came with students taking the SAT in the morning and then getting ready for homecoming that night. I also created a mod that showcased stressful schedules from students involved in different categories. Through making this spread I learned how to cut pictures out for the first time by using photoshop. I also learned how to use the drop color tool.


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76 November

77Great American Teach In

The Man in Black

Getting the Story12 hours on, 12 hours off.

That’s the typical work day of

Kellie Messano, even on holidays.

That means no Thanksgiving

off, no Christmas break, and no

random days off from work. Why?

News never stops.

Working as a Fox 13 journalist

is an eventful and stressful job.

The yearbook staffers learned from

their key note speaker during this

year’s Great American Teach-In.

Speaking to a class of high school

journalists, Messano emphasized

the great responsibility the staff

has in recording history and

further related it to her job in

which she has the opportunity to

record history every single day. Lily

Ann Guagliardo (11) said “Mrs.

Messano gave us great advice on

what it takes to pursue a career in

journalism. It was really interesting

to hear about how she found story

ideas and translated them into

news.”

The class was extremely

interested in Messano’s

description, especially when

Messano received an instant news

alert during the presentation. “She

was passionate about what she

does and it was super inspiring to

see an exciting job in journalism,”

Katie Martin (11) said.

1.With eyes glued to the front of the room, students are interested to hear about the exciting life of an FBI agent. Before the presentation started, the room was filled with chatter about their ideas of what an FBI agent’s life is like. Marc Weinstein said “It was surprising to learn that they have to live a life with danger around every corner.” 2. FBI agent Mike Brady shocks students with an opportunity to hold real FBI cre-dentials. Students imagined what it would take to become an agent and get those sacred credentials. Nicholas Azpeitia said “It was cool learning that really anyone can become an FBI agent. All it takes is hard work and dedication.”

1. In a classroom filled with aspiring journalists, Kellie Messano described

a typical workday as a FOX 13 journal-ist. The yearbook staffers listen closley

to all her tips and advice. “It was so interestinghearing from someone with 1st hand experience in the business,

especially simce we are all in the process of publishing the Yearbook.” Hannah

Smith (11)2. The yearbook staffers attentivley

listen to Messano depict her hectic work-day. After a supplimantal FOX 13 video

plays, they write down important tips for sucess. “Mrs. Messano really opened my eyes to a field of journalism that was new

to me.” Rachael Wienstock (11)

What do you want to be

when you grow up? Mike Brady

took time on Thursday, Nov.

20 to educate students on the

exciting life as an FBI agent.

Students watched with

captivated eyes as Brady

explained what it took to be an

agent. Anna Dudley (9) said,

"I want to be an FBI agent

because it would be fun to have

a job not just at a desk."

Students gasped in

excitement as Brady described

a car chase where he popped

a hub cap off his car. “It was

pretty cool hearing that things

that happen in movies actually

happen!" Brooke Mikus (9) said

after the presentation. Brady

also provided students with

insight regarding controversial

current events including phone

tapping and the presence of

social media. Samuel Celne

(9) said, "Now I know to

be a lot more careful about

what information I put on the

internet.”

At the end of the day, when

the question ‘who wants to

be an FBI agent?’ was asked,

dozens of excited hands shot in

the air with new found curiosity,

respect, and knowledge of life

as an FBI agent.

If you were an FBI agent what would you have with you at all times?

“Journalism is a rough industry to put yourself into. It is super competive and most times you have to be able to react on a moments notice.” said aspiring journalist Emily Greiwe (11). After attending National journalism conferences the past 2 years in both Washington DC

All The President’s MenA Reporter and FBI agent come to the Great American Teach-In

Quentin Keane (9)

3.Phone2.Sunglasses1.A partner

Eudaya Johnson (9)

1.Badge2.Gun3.Tazer

Aspiring Journalist

and Boston, Greiwe knew she would love to pursue a career in Journalism. At these conferences she was given the opportunity to talk with other students who shared her common passion. She is currently a writer on the Pep O’ Plant staff and enjoys seeing journalists in action such as Kellie Messano who came in to share about her career. “I want to leave my mark on history.” Greiwe said.

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November: Great Amerian Teach- In

I created this Acedemics spread that covered the Great American-Teach In during the month of November. I created clever headlines to go with each copy. I included a mod that talked about how a student journalism learned from a real life journalist and aspired to continue on the path of journalism. This spread isn’t my favorite, but I am proud that I was able to depict this day in an interesting way.


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With the holiday season around the corner, chorus students anticipated the 20th annual Madrigal dinner. Students spent a month preparing for their performance of “The Snow Queen” along with an all day dress rehearsal the day before.

Chris Harris (12) said, “I would run the lines in my head during class, I’d even act out entire scenes in the car; but the hardest part by far was learning how to actually do it when the spotlight came on.”

Snowflakes lined the walls and wassail filled the cups during the three performances on Saturday Dec. 6 and 7. “The Snow Queen” told the tale of two sisters, one being a worried girl trying to find love, and another who had the power

to freeze the entire town of Arendelle. Whilst songs were sang about “letting it go” and a snowman wanting summer, the traditional Boars Head was served followed by the medieval dessert of flaming pudding.

The entertainment ended with a concert performance, and an interactive performance in which the guests joined the choir in singing the famous carol, “Silent Night.”

Olivia Robb (9) said, “My favorite part was seeing the reaction of the audience- it made our hardwork worth it.”

The effort put forth by the students was evident, the audience showed their appreciation by giving them a standing ovation for all three consecutive shows.

Ice Ice Baby 1. Two honorary members of men’s chorus present the wassail. The cup then flamed from dry ice. “It was really interesting to be a part of the tradition and being able to work with dry ice and flames,” Nathan Smith (10) said.2. Women’s chorus preforms “All I Want for Christmas is You”. The girls then each sang solos. “The whole cast put so much effort into the show and it really showed,” Natalie Leonard (10) said.

Madrigals Turns

Bruce Yost sets the scene for a Fox 13 segment by describing the hard work put into the show, as well as promoting its date, time, location, and stellar entertain-ment. The news caster, Charlie Belcher, encouraged all Tampa families looking for a weekend activity to buy a ticket to the performance. “The cast had to arrive at school around 5:30 in the morning. We just made it up as we went along and it turned out to be a fantastic opportunity” (Bruce Yost, Choral Director).

“Hi I’m Olaf and I like warm hugs!” Andrew VanWert (11)

“Wesselton! It’s Wesselton!” Trevor Barksdale (11)

“If only somebody loved you.” Augie Castellana (10)

“Christmastime!” Alex Muscaro (12)

“I’m awkward, you’re gorgeous...wait what?” Rachel Goding (12)

“The cold never bothered me anyway.” Jamie Karr (12)

“No singing now!”Michael Swanick (12)

“You’re getting married!” Rachel Patterson (12)

Charlie Belcher, a Fox 13 news reporter, is crowned “king” by the cast of the Madrigals on the primetime morning news. Belcher was asked to come feature the Plant High Chorus cast on his segment “Charley’s World” during “Good Day Tampa Bay” before their opening show. “They really know how to treat you like a king here at Plant High School” (Charlie Belcher, Fox 13).

The women’s cast, dressed in full costume, eagerly waits to film various seg-ments highlighting their show. The students filmed for almost a total of five hours. “It was really cool and worth it to be on live TV and a great way to get the word out about Madrigal dinners” (Ella Fernandez 11).

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December: Madrigals

I created this Acedemics spread that covered Chorus’ annual Madrigals during the month of December. I created a mod that showcased Chorus being filmed on TV. I also was able to showcase the major roles in this production with quotes from the play itself! I am proud to say that I took my staffers to the Madrigals show in order for them to fully experience it to make the copy legit.

Mary Helen BaylessMay the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with

hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13

We love you and are so proud of you,Mom, Dad, and Wade

This is my senior ad that I designed myself. I carefully chose a layout that would fit my pictures in the best way possible. Because the senior ads were due at the beginning of the year, creating my senior ad allowed me to play around with and learn how to place photos and fit them proportionat-ley. I also realized how important it is to be aware of how many picas are inbetween each picture.

Senior Ad

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