Olivia Quattrone Portfolio 2013

Portfolio

2013

Olivia Quattrone

Olivia Quattrone 1141 S Osceola Ave [email protected] (321) 695-9066

April 23, 2013Dana S. Eagles Newsroom Internship Coordinator Orlando Sentinel633 N. Orange AveOrlando, FL 32806

Dear Mr. Eagles: I would imagine that the Orlando Sentinel is looking for a person with both print and web writing experience, which is why I am the perfect candidate for an intern position at your newspaper. I have enclosed a resume which I hope you will review and consider me for an interview for this position, which experience in a field I love. As a member of both my high school newspaper staff and the online news website staff, I have wide experience in journalism. Because of the rise in online readership, I believe my experience in online journalism would be especially valuable to the Sentinel. I can write a wide variety of stories and have experience in news, sports and entertainment pieces. I can film and edit video using editing programs such as iMovie. I also have experience in photography and am Adobe Photoshop certified, which would be valuable in graphic design. Working with these staffs has also given me much experience with working in large groups. I can work well with fellow staffers and have developed patience. I have good time management skills and have the ability to meet deadlines. I am a creative individual who has experience in brainstorming ideas for stories.Although I believe these accurately convey my abilities and experience in journalism, I would appreciate an interview in person at a time that would be convenient for you. Thank you so much for your time and consider-ation and I look forward to meeting you soon. Respectfully yours, Olivia Quattrone

Olivia Quattrone 1141 S Osceola Ave [email protected] (321) 695-9066

OBJECTIVETo gain knowledge of the workings of a professional publication through a part-time job or internship.

EDUCATION Completed three years at William R. Boone High SchoolGraduation date: June 2014GPA: 3.7

EXPERIENCEHilights.org Staff Member, William R. Boone High School• August 2011-June 2012. Wrote stories for online publication. Filmed and edited videos and soundslides. Hi-Lights Newspaper Staff Member, William R. Boone High School• August 2012-present. Wrote stories for print and online publication. Experience in taking and editing photographs. Filmed and edited videos. RELEVANT HIGH SCHOOL STUDIES Journalism I, which provided basic knowledge of journalistic terms and Adobe programs (Photoshop, InDesign and Bridge) and photography; Mass Media, which provided experience with editing programs (iMovie, Audaci-ty), writing for Web, Wordpress websites and further knowledge in InDesign.

HONORS, AWARDS AND MEMBERSHIPS • Adobe Photoshop CS 5.5 certified

Self-Analytical essayI got started in Journalism through the influence of my personal hero, my sister. The decision to join the Jour-nalism department has been an overwhelmingly positive one as Newspaper has been one of the most valuable courses I have taken.Newspaper has given me extensive experience with deadlines. I have never been a person that met deadlines but this course has taught me the importance of them. If I miss a deadline in other classes, it only affects me, so I never took them seriously. However, in Newspaper, not meeting a deadline means it negatively affects the entire staff and publication. Knowing this gave me the drive to start working harder to meet deadline as I did not want to let anybody. This drive to meet deadlines carried over into other classes and overall, I think taking Newspaper positively affected my performance in other classes as well.Taking Newspaper has also given me experience with working with others. I’m a relatively solitary person and I do not usually like to work with people at all. However, Newspaper requires the staff to work together as a whole and doing this has caused me to enjoy working with others better. I also have more patience and toleration for people as a result, this skill will definitely be useful in the future, as I will be required to be around people for the rest of my life. Overall, this is probably the most useful course I have taken in high school as it have given the skills in dedica-tion and teamwork that will be imperative in college and my future life and career.

Reflection 1 My most significant contribution to the paper this year is my Bright Futures story. This story was interesting, informative, well organized, and had a wide variety of sources. This story was a slight challenge for me as it was not the original story I chose to write. Because of complica-tions I had to switch stories with another staffer and had to begin writing this story both at a later date and after I had already started my other story. Despite these challenges, I was determined to produce a story that I was proud of. I wanted to write a piece that would take the very complex subject and make it easier to understand. Through the process I realized how complicated the Bright Futures Scholarship actually is and saw how little people knew about it. Personally, I also learned quite a bit about it. This is evident in the differences between my early draft and my final draft. My story developed and became clearer as I discovered new information and the information became clearer to me. What I like most about my story is how well I explained the scholarship and the changes being made. I hope through this story I educated people about the scholarship and the changes being made, and helped somebody have an easier time with it.

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Bright Futures raises standards

By OLIVIA QUATTRONEBright Futures helps families all across Florida at public

universities pay part of the fees involved in a college education; however, with the frequent changes made to the program, these benefits may be harder for some students to receive.

The Bright Futures scholarship program, which is funded by the Florida lottery, allows students who achieve academically to receive scholarships to Florida schools. The highest award is the Florida Academic Scholars award. It pays $100 per credit hour. The Florida Medallion Scholars award covers $75 an hour. With the additional fees involved, the cost per credit hour can add up to over $200. Therefore, Bright Futures may cover half of the cost of a credit hour.

“I think Bright Futures should cover at least half of tuition and all of the supplies needed because I know textbooks can cost $100, and I think that could affect families,” sophomore Brynne Dawkins said.

While Bright Futures can alleviate some of the financial burden to families, recent changes have created barriers for students trying to qualify for the scholarship.

One of the changes made is that one must complete more

State limits students’ dual enrollment course options

By JACKSON CRUMBLY

Dual enrollment is a program for high school students to take college courses. Recently, Valencia’s dual enrollment

program has limited the number of classes a high school student can take.

Students now only have access to courses that are graduation requirements for college and are limited to 12 credits a semester.

According to guidance counselor Jeanette Summers, students need a 3.0

GPA and score a 1000 on the SAT to be eligible for Valencia dual enrollment.

“I think [these cuts will] put students in a tricky position. The days when students could earn an associates degree before graduating high school are gone,” Summers said.

Senior Shelby Trimble, who has been

in dual enrollment at Valencia since her junior year, disagrees with the required courses. Trimble is taking anthropology, biology, physics and humanities.

“I don’t like [the new limitations]. I

A piracy life for me

By COOPER BROCKIf anyone who commits an act of

piracy is technically considered a pirate, the Internet has become just as populated with pirates as the Caribbean Sea was in the 1600’s.

Piracy, a term normally associated with swashbucklers and buccaneers, can be used in other contexts as well, including but not limited to, unauthorized usage of copyrighted software downloaded illegally from the Internet.

As MP3 players and other portable media devices have eliminated the need for CDs, the distribution of digital media has skyrocketed, but not always legally. Torrent sites, such as thepiratebay.se, bittorrent.com and what.cd, have made it possible to download all the music one wants without paying a cent.

According to the Recording Industry Association of America, in the decade since peer-to-peer (p2p) file-sharing site Napster emerged in 1999, music sales in the U.S. have dropped 47 percent, from $14.6 billion to $7.7 billion. From 2004 through 2009, approximately 30 billion songs were illegally downloaded from file-sharing networks across the web.

An analysis by the Institute for Policy Innovation concludes that global music piracy costs $12.5 billion in economic losses every year, 71,060 U.S. jobs lost, a loss of $2.7 billion in workers’ earnings, a loss of $422 million in

tax revenues, $291 million in personal income tax and $131 million in lost corporate income and production taxes.

The proposed Stop Online Piracy Act’s purpose is to curb the growing trend. If passed, the United States law enforcement would have an enhanced ability to crack down on the distribution of copyrighted intellectual properties and counterfeit goods.

Opponents such as Wikipedia, the online encyclopedia, emerged to fight the bill. Taking their site down for a day as protest, Wikipedia argued that SOPA would constrict

Students have fewer choices for college courses

Shelby Trimble

Users plunder Internet for music, videos and other media

Music and Movie piracy: Easy Access

[ Full story, page 4, see Community colleges

[ Full story, page 4, see Colleges

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Homeless rate grows

By LIZZY GORDONWith a tight grip around his father’s

arm, the boy lays down on a park bench. This is the closest thing he will have to a bed tonight.

According to the article “Homeless U.S. Students Top More Than One Million” from the nonprofit organization The Mustard Seed, an estimated 56,000 students across Florida are fighting homelessness. Homelessness is defined as not having a permanent place of residence or a home.

“I was homeless when I was a child. I was scared because I did not know where we would sleep. Sometimes we slept on park benches,” senior John Doe said. “When we finally moved into a house, I did not think it would last long.”

Shelters find themselves crowded year round, especially during the winter

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Sam Holleman: So, kids. In the present…Austin Hall: Kids suck, so much. Kids like, just like, they

like, just speak like they have like, turrets. Do you know what I mean?

SH: Yeah, like, I totally like, got you man. You know what I’m saying?

AH: Ya, I feel you. Can you believe what YOLO has turned into?

SH: No, no, I was walking to third period and I overheard this kid say that he just YOLO’d a test. He used the acronym as a verb. That is like saying you BOGO’d some flavor shock Gushers at Albertson’s, or that you BTW’d your step-sister last night.

AH: My friend actually did YOLO a test once. He spelled out the word “YOLO” with the bubbles. Needless to say, he failed the test, even with a 16 percent curve. I mean, he didn’t study for the test, so he was going to fail anyways, but I guess if you’re going to fail, do it with style.

SH: YOLO should not be used as a verb.AH: YOLO is not a verb! Among the list of words that

kids these days have created is “legitly.”SH: Legitly doesn’t exist.AH: Exactly! I have heard girls say along the lines of

“Like, legit? She like, legitly did that?!” And I just wanted to go on a rampage. Legitly is not a word. And yes (let’s call this mystery man Robert for now) Robert may have actually been texting your BFF Rebecca, but he LEGITIMATELY texted her 10 minutes after you two broke up over an argument over Taylor Swift’s new album. He did not legitly text her. Be quiet.

SH: Legit is a legitimate word, but legitly is nowhere to be found in the dictionary.

AH: The word “legit” has become more of a question.SH: Exactly.AH: It has gone from “I can win an iPhone 5 if I know

how many states there are? That must be legit.” To girls with annoying voices walking around the hallway asking people, “Like, legit?” It just seems like kids these days try to slip that word into everything, to sound more intelligent.

SH: I blame Bieber. He is the one who brought swag into the world in that song called “Swag’s Mean.”

AH: I do not think that Bieber really has anything to do with it. I blame the rap industry. They are the ones creating useless words like “YOLO” and “swag.”

SH: That’s true, but why limit it to just the rap industry? I blame society as a whole. If people did not accept these words into their vocabulary, then they would not become popular. It is the youth that caused YOLO, swag, legitly, and totes to be a common thing. LOL is in the dictionary now because people wanted it to be in there, because people accepted it as a word, and now it is a word. We as a whole (not necessarily as individuals) want these words to become common phrases.

AH: This is true. Kids these days have so much influence over the country. It is ridiculous. That thought scares me. Let’s hope that in the future us kids will grow out of these terrible habits and not pass them on to our children.

SH: We will never knock the habit of making up ignorant phrases. YOLO, swag and phrases such as that will slowly fade away and new ones will take their place. It has been going on for years. In the 80’s it was rad, then the 90’s rolled around and phat took its place. At the new millennium raw was big, and now there is swag. That is the scariest part about this: as one dies, a new one is waiting to take its place.

AH: Stuck in this circle of stupidity are all of the citizens that have to listen to the incomprehensible babbling that goes on between the youth of today.

Sam Holleman, columnist

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State limits dual enrollment[ Community colleges from, page 1can’t get my general associates degree [like] I was planning to,” Trimble said.

Junior Taylor Keefer will also not graduate high school with her associates degree. When she registered for Valencia courses this summer, no one informed her of the change effective in 2013.

“I feel like we are being punished for getting ahead. My entire plan was messed up,” Keefer said.

Currently, Keefer is applying to

the University of Central Florida’s dual enrolment program where the rule change does not apply. This is not an option for all juniors in Keefer’s situation because UCF requires a 3.8 GPA and a 1200 on the SAT. Keefer will start at UCF in the summer term, and if she takes a full course load for the following two terms, she will be able to graduate with an AA.

Senior Alan Kominowski is okay with the class limitations. Kominowski is currently taking humanities, algebra and economics at Valencia through dual

Scholarship program changes[ Colleges from, page 1

community service hours. In the 2010-2011 school year, the amount of community service hours needed to receive the Florida Academic Scholars award jumped from 75 to 100 hours. The Florida Medallion Scholars award added a requirement of 75 hours.

The change which may impact students the most is the need for higher SAT and ACT scores. For the graduating class of 2012, the requirement was a 1270 on the SAT and a 28 on the ACT for the FAS award. However, for the class of 2013, the requirement will be boosted to a 1280 on the SAT. For the class of 2014 and thereafter, the requirement will be a 1290 on the SAT and a 29 on the ACT. The 980 required in 2012 for the FMS award is now a 1020 for the class of 2013. Those graduating

in 2014 and beyond will have to achieve a 1170 on the SAT and a 26 on the ACT.

“It will just take more planning and preparation on the students’ and families’ part,” guidance counselor Jeanette Summers said.

Because of these new score requirements, 30 percent fewer students in the state will qualify.

“[If I didn’t receive Bright Futures], I would be disappointed, especially because my parents expect me to get it because both of my siblings did. It’s not something that I considered not getting,” Dawkins said.

These requirements are expected to affect minorities. In 2014, 49 percent of black students and 37 percent of Hispanics who now qualify will not qualify. Though test scores will affect a large portion of students who apply, senior Taj Johnson agrees with these

tougher standards.“I think the scores required are way

too low for college bound students,” Johnson, said.

One reason for these new standards is the program’s growing cost. With the establishment of Bright Futures in 1997, the cost for it was $70 million annually. Now, it is around $429 million. To solve the budget problem, less students are being awarded the scholarship. The constant changes and growing costs have made parents more skeptical of the program.

“I think the legislature will keep reducing the amount and I will have to pay more,” Chris Dawkins, Brynne’s father, said.

Students must apply after Dec. 1 and before they graduate. Applications are submitted online at www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org/SSFAD/

enrollment.“I don’t mind courses being cut

because there’s a wide amount of courses being offered,” Kominowski said.

The decision to make cuts was made by the state to save money by not giving as many free college courses. Dual enrollment is free for students, but it is paid by the state. Last year, the cost of dual enrollment in Florida was $50 million. By limiting class options to the basic high school graduation requirements, the state saves $39 million a year.

Reflection 2 A piece that could most definitely use more work was my story about voting. The piece did not have enough sources and was not particularly interesting. Overall, it not my best work. As this was my first newspaper story, some of the flaws in this piece can attributed to my inexperience. In mass media, when I missed a deadline I would get points off but it could still be posted, so I did not take dead-lines as seriously. While writing this story, I had the same mindset and did not properly manage my time. I was rushing to find sources and conduct interview which resulted in average quotes and limited sources. I was also not very clear on what the story should be about which caused it to be unfocused and boring. The only part of the story that I truly like is the infographic which I feel ties the story together and makes it more interesting. This story helped me understand what newspaper would be like. It showed me the differences between web and print and stressed the importance of meeting deadlines. It definitely improved my work in later stories by teaching me that conducting interviews in a timely manner is imperative to writing an interesting deadline that meets deadline. To improve this story I would interview more sources and ask better questions to get better quotes. I would also make the angle more relevant to Boone, which I think would make the story more interesting.

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specialfeature

By OLIVIA QUATTRONEEvery four years the presidential

election comes around. The candidates embark on long, complicated campaign trails, participate in conventions and make hundreds of speeches in an attempt to convince the public to vote for them.

However, not all Americans vote. In the 2008 election, only 61 percent of eligible Americans voted.

Low voter turnout is especially common among young voters. Though people between the ages of 18 and 29 make up 21 percent of the eligible voting population, only 17 percent actually voted in 2008. Less than half of 18-year-olds are registered to vote compared to 71 percent of the rest of the population.

Senior Dillon Knox is registered to vote. He was registered at the school when the supervisor of elections came.

“[I got registered] because I’m politically active, and I have strong beliefs about the candidates,” Knox said.

A main reason that people do not vote is because of a lack of opinion. A common belief among voters is that their vote does not matter, that nothing will change and that there is nothing they can do. However, individual votes do matter. Each vote carries a weight, and though the weight varies by state, the national weight for a vote equals one.

“I think that all one has to do is remember the election of 2000, here in Florida where a difference between 537 votes (out of millions) was the difference between Bush. and Gore becoming president. I am a firm believer that everyone’s vote does make a difference,” Kim Davison, Advanced Placement United States government and civics teacher said.

Voting affects how the government is run. In order to have certain preferences represented, one must be informed and choose a candidate who will enact those policies.

“[People should vote] because they should want their voices to be heard and they should want someone in office who has the same views as theirs,” Knox said.

When one does not vote, he is allowing others to make political choices for him.

“I also feel strongly that if you don’t express your preferences with your vote, then you have no business complaining about outcomes or your dissatisfaction with governmental matters. It demonstrates that if you aren’t exercising your civic responsibility and duty as a citizen to be informed about candidates and issues and voting accordingly, then other interests can prevail that you might not agree with and you did nothing about it. If you did vote and you’re not satisfied then work harder toward your cause,” Davison said.

Even if one can not vote, there are still ways to become active in politics. Campaigning, attending rallies and joining political interest groups are ways one can become engaged in political processes early on.

Each vote counts

Republican: The Republican Party was founded in 1854. Their philoso-phy is that of a Conservative. They promote traditional social institutions. Republicans favor a less regulated free-enterprise and a smaller government. They are often referred to as the ‘Grand Old Party’ (GOP). The first significant Republican was Abraham Lincoln. They are also represented by the symbol of an Elephant.

Democrat: The Democratic Party was established in the early 1790’s. Their philosophy is that of a Liberal. They believe in very strong equality of opportunity social progressivism. The first major Democratic president was Andrew Jackson. They are represented by the symbol of a Donkey.

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Are you a democrat or republican?Women should be allowed to get an abortion.

The government should budget more money to the

military.

Gays should be allowed to marry.

Taxes should be higher for the rich.

All Americans should have equal access to healthcare, regardless of pre-

existing conditions.

Prayers should be allowed in public school

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Reflection 3

1.This is one of the best pictures I have taken this year because it shows action and depth of field.

2. I like this picture because it is a really good action shot. The subject looks really focused on what he is doing and this makes for an interesting and appealing photo.

3.I like this picture because it shows good action and has very good focus. I also think the colors look nice.

Reflection 4 I believe I have been an asset to Hi-Lights through my skills in writing and dedication to my stories. I have consistently produced well written stories that I am proud of. I think that these stories not only represent me well, but that they represent the newspaper very positively. I am particularly proud of the news stories that I have written as I believe they have been very informative and well written. These stories in particular have added to the quality of the paper. I think that I have also shown dedication to my stories, which in turn has positively affected the paper. I was always committed to making sure that my story was the best it could be. In my news stories I always dedicated to making sure that the information was accuarate and interesting. I believe this represented me positively but also that this dedication improved the newspaper as a whole. I was an asset to this staff by being both an adequate writer and a very dedicated staffer and hope to bring these same skills, as well as new ones, to the staff next year.

Reflection 5 The main problem that I faced on staff this year was missing web deadlines. This was extremely disappointing to me as I really enjoy web and did not like missing these deadlines. From missing these deadlines, I learned that time management is extremely important. Most of the time when I missed these deadlines it was because I did not manage my time properly and ran out of time to complete or start these stories. I also learned that balance is important as well. I missed web deadlines often because I was so focused on my newspaper deadline. I learned that I need to put equal importance on the two and not put priori-ty on newspaper over web. I hope the skills I learned this year pertaining to managing web will help me next year. I hope to spend much more time with the website next year and would like to use these skills to make it the best that it can be and be just and important as the newspaper.

Reflection 6 My goals at midterm were to meet deadlines better, to complete web stories and be more organized. I feel I met these goals relatively well in the second semester. I am especially proud of myself for meeting deadlines. In the second semester, almost all of my stories were on time. I accomplished this simply by starting on my stories earlier. I realized that the main factor that prevented me from meeting deadlines the most was not completing interviews on time. to correct this I wrote interviews sooner and communicated with those being interviewed better so that I could conduct the interview at a time convenient for both of us. After the interviews were finished, stories were relatively stress free to write. Therefore, meeting this goal both improved the quality of my story and my time in the class. As for completing more web stories, I improved upon, but did not completely meet this goal. I definitely com-pleted more for the web in the second semester, but did not do as much as I have liked to. This is a goal that I would like to carry on into next year and that I will accomplish by managing my time better. I also feel that I improved upon my organization skills. I kept all the materials I needed for newspaper together and as a result, I stopped losing things. This made it easier for me to complete stories on time. I would however, like to improve upon this skill as some of my papers were still disorganized and crumpled. Overall, I believe that I improved my performance in the second semester and met most of my goals from mid-term.

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GLOBAL WARMINGWriter says theory lacks evidence[ EDITORIALS, page 3

COLOR 101The psychology of color explained[ENTERTAINMENT, page

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MAKING GOALSBoys’ soccer

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[ SPORTS, page 10



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Bright Futures raises standards

By OLIVIA QUATTRONEBright Futures helps families all across Florida at public

universities pay part of the fees involved in a college education; however, with the frequent changes made to the program, these benefits may be harder for some students to receive.

The Bright Futures scholarship program, which is funded by the Florida lottery, allows students who achieve academically to receive scholarships to Florida schools. The highest award is the Florida Academic Scholars award. It pays $100 per credit hour. The Florida Medallion Scholars award covers $75 an hour. With the additional fees involved, the cost per credit hour can add up to over $200. Therefore, Bright Futures may cover half of the cost of a credit hour.

“I think Bright Futures should cover at least half of tuition and all of the supplies needed because I know textbooks can cost $100, and I think that could affect families,” sophomore Brynne Dawkins said.

While Bright Futures can alleviate some of the financial burden to families, recent changes have created barriers for students trying to qualify for the scholarship.

One of the changes made is that one must complete more

State limits students’ dual enrollment course options

By JACKSON CRUMBLY

Dual enrollment is a program for high school students to take college courses. Recently, Valencia’s dual enrollment

program has limited the number of classes a high school student can take.

Students now only have access to courses that are graduation requirements for college and are limited to 12 credits a semester.

According to guidance counselor Jeanette Summers, students need a 3.0

GPA and score a 1000 on the SAT to be eligible for Valencia dual enrollment.

“I think [these cuts will] put students in a tricky position. The days when students could earn an associates degree before graduating high school are gone,” Summers said.

Senior Shelby Trimble, who has been

in dual enrollment at Valencia since her junior year, disagrees with the required courses. Trimble is taking anthropology, biology, physics and humanities.

“I don’t like [the new limitations]. I

A piracy life for me

By COOPER BROCKIf anyone who commits an act of

piracy is technically considered a pirate, the Internet has become just as populated with pirates as the Caribbean Sea was in the 1600’s.

Piracy, a term normally associated with swashbucklers and buccaneers, can be used in other contexts as well, including but not limited to, unauthorized usage of copyrighted software downloaded illegally from the Internet.

As MP3 players and other portable media devices have eliminated the need for CDs, the distribution of digital media has skyrocketed, but not always legally. Torrent sites, such as thepiratebay.se, bittorrent.com and what.cd, have made it possible to download all the music one wants without paying a cent.

According to the Recording Industry Association of America, in the decade since peer-to-peer (p2p) file-sharing site Napster emerged in 1999, music sales in the U.S. have dropped 47 percent, from $14.6 billion to $7.7 billion. From 2004 through 2009, approximately 30 billion songs were illegally downloaded from file-sharing networks across the web.

An analysis by the Institute for Policy Innovation concludes that global music piracy costs $12.5 billion in economic losses every year, 71,060 U.S. jobs lost, a loss of $2.7 billion in workers’ earnings, a loss of $422 million in

tax revenues, $291 million in personal income tax and $131 million in lost corporate income and production taxes.

The proposed Stop Online Piracy Act’s purpose is to curb the growing trend. If passed, the United States law enforcement would have an enhanced ability to crack down on the distribution of copyrighted intellectual properties and counterfeit goods.

Opponents such as Wikipedia, the online encyclopedia, emerged to fight the bill. Taking their site down for a day as protest, Wikipedia argued that SOPA would constrict

Students have fewer choices for college courses

Shelby Trimble

Users plunder Internet for music, videos and other media

Music and Movie piracy: Easy Access

[ Full story, page 4, see Community colleges

[ Full story, page 4, see Colleges

[ Full story, page 13, see Piracy

Homeless rate grows

By LIZZY GORDONWith a tight grip around his father’s

arm, the boy lays down on a park bench. This is the closest thing he will have to a bed tonight.

According to the article “Homeless U.S. Students Top More Than One Million” from the nonprofit organization The Mustard Seed, an estimated 56,000 students across Florida are fighting homelessness. Homelessness is defined as not having a permanent place of residence or a home.

“I was homeless when I was a child. I was scared because I did not know where we would sleep. Sometimes we slept on park benches,” senior John Doe said. “When we finally moved into a house, I did not think it would last long.”

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Sam Holleman: So, kids. In the present…Austin Hall: Kids suck, so much. Kids like, just like, they

like, just speak like they have like, turrets. Do you know what I mean?

SH: Yeah, like, I totally like, got you man. You know what I’m saying?

AH: Ya, I feel you. Can you believe what YOLO has turned into?

SH: No, no, I was walking to third period and I overheard this kid say that he just YOLO’d a test. He used the acronym as a verb. That is like saying you BOGO’d some flavor shock Gushers at Albertson’s, or that you BTW’d your step-sister last night.

AH: My friend actually did YOLO a test once. He spelled out the word “YOLO” with the bubbles. Needless to say, he failed the test, even with a 16 percent curve. I mean, he didn’t study for the test, so he was going to fail anyways, but I guess if you’re going to fail, do it with style.

SH: YOLO should not be used as a verb.AH: YOLO is not a verb! Among the list of words that

kids these days have created is “legitly.”SH: Legitly doesn’t exist.AH: Exactly! I have heard girls say along the lines of

“Like, legit? She like, legitly did that?!” And I just wanted to go on a rampage. Legitly is not a word. And yes (let’s call this mystery man Robert for now) Robert may have actually been texting your BFF Rebecca, but he LEGITIMATELY texted her 10 minutes after you two broke up over an argument over Taylor Swift’s new album. He did not legitly text her. Be quiet.

SH: Legit is a legitimate word, but legitly is nowhere to be found in the dictionary.

AH: The word “legit” has become more of a question.SH: Exactly.AH: It has gone from “I can win an iPhone 5 if I know

how many states there are? That must be legit.” To girls with annoying voices walking around the hallway asking people, “Like, legit?” It just seems like kids these days try to slip that word into everything, to sound more intelligent.

SH: I blame Bieber. He is the one who brought swag into the world in that song called “Swag’s Mean.”

AH: I do not think that Bieber really has anything to do with it. I blame the rap industry. They are the ones creating useless words like “YOLO” and “swag.”

SH: That’s true, but why limit it to just the rap industry? I blame society as a whole. If people did not accept these words into their vocabulary, then they would not become popular. It is the youth that caused YOLO, swag, legitly, and totes to be a common thing. LOL is in the dictionary now because people wanted it to be in there, because people accepted it as a word, and now it is a word. We as a whole (not necessarily as individuals) want these words to become common phrases.

AH: This is true. Kids these days have so much influence over the country. It is ridiculous. That thought scares me. Let’s hope that in the future us kids will grow out of these terrible habits and not pass them on to our children.

SH: We will never knock the habit of making up ignorant phrases. YOLO, swag and phrases such as that will slowly fade away and new ones will take their place. It has been going on for years. In the 80’s it was rad, then the 90’s rolled around and phat took its place. At the new millennium raw was big, and now there is swag. That is the scariest part about this: as one dies, a new one is waiting to take its place.

AH: Stuck in this circle of stupidity are all of the citizens that have to listen to the incomprehensible babbling that goes on between the youth of today.


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State limits dual enrollment[ Community colleges from, page 1can’t get my general associates degree [like] I was planning to,” Trimble said.

Junior Taylor Keefer will also not graduate high school with her associates degree. When she registered for Valencia courses this summer, no one informed her of the change effective in 2013.

“I feel like we are being punished for getting ahead. My entire plan was messed up,” Keefer said.

Currently, Keefer is applying to

the University of Central Florida’s dual enrolment program where the rule change does not apply. This is not an option for all juniors in Keefer’s situation because UCF requires a 3.8 GPA and a 1200 on the SAT. Keefer will start at UCF in the summer term, and if she takes a full course load for the following two terms, she will be able to graduate with an AA.

Senior Alan Kominowski is okay with the class limitations. Kominowski is currently taking humanities, algebra and economics at Valencia through dual

Scholarship program changes[ Colleges from, page 1

community service hours. In the 2010-2011 school year, the amount of community service hours needed to receive the Florida Academic Scholars award jumped from 75 to 100 hours. The Florida Medallion Scholars award added a requirement of 75 hours.

The change which may impact students the most is the need for higher SAT and ACT scores. For the graduating class of 2012, the requirement was a 1270 on the SAT and a 28 on the ACT for the FAS award. However, for the class of 2013, the requirement will be boosted to a 1280 on the SAT. For the class of 2014 and thereafter, the requirement will be a 1290 on the SAT and a 29 on the ACT. The 980 required in 2012 for the FMS award is now a 1020 for the class of 2013. Those graduating

in 2014 and beyond will have to achieve a 1170 on the SAT and a 26 on the ACT.

“It will just take more planning and preparation on the students’ and families’ part,” guidance counselor Jeanette Summers said.

Because of these new score requirements, 30 percent fewer students in the state will qualify.

“[If I didn’t receive Bright Futures], I would be disappointed, especially because my parents expect me to get it because both of my siblings did. It’s not something that I considered not getting,” Dawkins said.

These requirements are expected to affect minorities. In 2014, 49 percent of black students and 37 percent of Hispanics who now qualify will not qualify. Though test scores will affect a large portion of students who apply, senior Taj Johnson agrees with these

tougher standards.“I think the scores required are way

too low for college bound students,” Johnson, said.

One reason for these new standards is the program’s growing cost. With the establishment of Bright Futures in 1997, the cost for it was $70 million annually. Now, it is around $429 million. To solve the budget problem, less students are being awarded the scholarship. The constant changes and growing costs have made parents more skeptical of the program.

“I think the legislature will keep reducing the amount and I will have to pay more,” Chris Dawkins, Brynne’s father, said.

Students must apply after Dec. 1 and before they graduate. Applications are submitted online at www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org/SSFAD/

enrollment.“I don’t mind courses being cut

because there’s a wide amount of courses being offered,” Kominowski said.

The decision to make cuts was made by the state to save money by not giving as many free college courses. Dual enrollment is free for students, but it is paid by the state. Last year, the cost of dual enrollment in Florida was $50 million. By limiting class options to the basic high school graduation requirements, the state saves $39 million a year.

N2. In-depth news/feature storyFront and C/L, 1 and 4, Dec. 14, 2012I would like this story to represent me because it covers the issue (changes to the Bright Futures scholarship) very well and is written in a professional and informative manor. I think it gives readers the full picture about this issue.

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SUPREME CASEWriters takes sides on Affirmative Action[ EDITORIALS, page 4

GAME DAY LINE-UPStats compared, predict who will win

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SOCIAL GAP The good and bad of technology compared[SPECIAL, page 10


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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

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




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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According to the online commercial released by Facebook, the social networking sight and chairs are the same. For those who have not seen this commercial, this is what it said: Facebook is like chairs.

It is also like, doorbells, dance floors and basketball. It also talks about how Facebook is like the universe and ultimately, makes one feel depressed and friendless. But the bottom line is, Mark Zuckerburg and his advertising staff are trying to persuade people that chairs and Facebook are similar.

Contrary to the advertisement, chairs are not like Facebook because one cannot sit on Facebook and eat a sandwich (or Flavor Shock Gushers if one is feeling adventurous). One could argue that they could open up Facebook on a web page and then sit on the computer, but sitting on one’s computer does not sound like the ideal way to take care of an expensive electronic device such as a computer. The closest one could get to sitting on Facebook would be sitting on the servers at Facebook headquarters, but I don’t think Zuckerburg would appreciate that.

Furthermore, Facebook is not like a chair because chairs have been around a lot longer. While Facebook has graced the world with its presence for 7 years, chairs have been around for just a little bit longer about 4,500 years longer). Chairs are scattered throughout history. The founding fathers did not place their heinny on Facebook when signing the Declaration of Independence; Abraham Lincoln did not plant his peach on his Facebook page while signing the Emancipation Proclamation. Did Susan B. Anthony situate her fart-cannon on a picture someone tagged her in on Facebook during the women’s suffrage movement? The correct answer is no.

In addition, chairs and Facebook are not similar because “Facebook” is what the Harvard scholars refer to as a proper noun, while, on the other hand, “chairs” is a common noun. A proper noun is a subgroup of nouns that is the name of a person, place or thing. For instance, Facebook is a proper noun because it is the name of a website. A common noun, such as doorbell and chair, are words for general items.

Facebook and chairs are not similar in any way, shape or form. Facebook needs to stop trying to sound intellectual, simplistic yet complicated all at the same time. Facebook is a website teenagers use to post quotes no one cares about that someone who nobody knows said at some point and for looking at pictures of a kid named Brian who seems to be running into a bit of bad luck. Calm down Facebook.


Calm down Facebook

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Changes put pressure on school[ school grade from, page 1

to achieve academically whether it be in FCAT, EOC, APs, SAT and ACT,” Principal Margaret McMillen said.

However, the standards for these tests have changed, which may negatively affect the campus. A student now needs to perform better on FCAT and the new EOC tests to achieve a passing grade.

In addition to these higher standards in testing, more students are expected to pass. At least 25 percent of students must meet high standards in reading or the school grade will be lowered by one letter grade. Two years ago the school received a B for this reason. Junior Sydney Jones agrees that grading should be more rigourous.

“In other states, the standard is higher than in Florida. So it may look like a school is passing when it’s not. The standard should be higher and we should expect more out of our students,” Jones said.

Another change is that English for Speakers of Other Languages and special education students will now be

included in grade calculations. This may cause the school’s grade to drop because students who have only been learning English for a year will perform worse on tests than native speakers.

Despite the changes, there are changes that will improve the school’s chances for getting an A. The way advanced placement classes are accounted for has been revised to equally include participation and performance, meaning that instead of mainly focusing on how many students are taking advanced placement classes, more importance will be put on how many are passing. Students at this school consistently perform well on Advanced Placement exams.

“I’m glad the formula was adapted to reflect all of the indicators of what goes on in a high school like graduation rates, ACT and SAT performances. I disagree however with how some of the cells are calculated. Particularly with the case of special education students and second language learners,” McMillen said.

The changes have increased the pressure for the school to perform well because an A grade would create a good image for the school and is important to

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both parents and students.“I would feel great [if the school

received an A], because obviously it’s good for the school you kid goes to get graded well. Especially since [Sydney] is a junior. It looks good for future colleges for her high school to be represented well,” Reginald Jones, Sydney Jones’s father, said.

McMillen says that if an A is not rewarded to the school, administration will look at the areas that need attention and try to improve upon them.

“I would be disappointed [if the school got a low grade] but I know that myself as a student is better than the grade,” S. Jones said.

McMillen also agrees that the grade does not fully reflect the school.

“I would give Boone an A plus. I know our students. I see how hard they work. They excel in classrooms and in all their endeavors. This is an amazing campus. When we talk about Boone, it’s our faculty, students and community. It’s not just good, it’s special,” McMillen said.

After calculations are made by the Department of Education, grades are expected to be released by December.

Not only does lifting weights keep you in shape, it also help supports your metabolism.

‘I would give Boone an A plus. When we talk about Boone, it’s our faculty, students and community. It’s not just good, it’s special.Margaret McMillen, principal

children are overweight or at risk of becoming overweight. AUniversity of South Florida research study published in February 2012 says studies show obese children ages 10-13 have an 80 percent chance of being obese adults. This increases their likelihood of having heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes and other health problems. The same USF study finds 24.4 percent of children in Florida are obese. Among Florida high school students, 30 percent are overweight or at risk of becoming overweight. Schools in Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties have invested in anti-obesity programs. Each school system has policies which lower junk food in its vending machines. Certain schools participate in “Read and Ride” programs. Students are encouraged to ride donated exercise bicycles while they read. Exercising is one way to lose weight, but counting calories is also effective. Initiatives like Disney Channel’s 2010 “Magic of Healthy Living,” Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move” campaign launched in January 2010, and mandates for calorie counts on menus and vending machines are being established in response to childhood obesity. Calories are burned in several ways. One is Basal Metabolic Rate which burns 60 percent of calories in the body; general movement of the body burns 30 percent of the body’s calories; athletic activities 30 minutes a day burn 10 percent the body’s calories.

Teens who are involved in sports or are active burn more calories and need higher caloric intakes. According to livestrong.com, highly active teens could need 5,000 calories a day. Overweight or obese teens have to reduce their caloric intake and be more active to reach a healthy weight, but a teen’s healthy weight also depends on age, sex and body frame.

The average female ages 14-18 needs 1,800-2,400 calories a day. Males ages 14-18 need 1,800-3,200 a day. Teens who do not monitor their calorie intake digest about 3,500-4,000 calories a day. Cutting calories can decrease weight, but cutting calories too fast slows the metabolism and the weight can come back. Cutting calories gradually is best. “I don’t care; I eat as many calories as I want. I work out,” senior Luis Serrano said. With passage of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act in 2012, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration started requiring calorie counts on restaurants’ menus who have more than 20 locations. In September 2012, New York approved a plan to prohibit sales of sugary drinks like sodas and high sugary juices over 16 ounces in restaurants. This is a first in the nation. Following in New York’s footsteps, Coke, Pepsi and Dr. Pepper are creating vending machines with calorie counts on buttons. These vending machines will be released in 2013, first in Chicago and San Antonio, as test markets. Vending machine operators with more than 20 machines must post calorie information. “I think this is beneficial for people trying to keep a healthy diet,” sophomore Jenna Winn said. A potential problem with this is that people already know that soda and junk food are not the healthiest snacks, but choose these foods anyway. “[It’s a] waste of time and money. Information doesn’t change behavior,” Liston said. Regardless, the national movement to combat childhood obesity continues and only time will tell the results of the fight.

To see student’s opinions about this topic, scan this QR code with your smartphone.

Nutrition FactsOlive Garden pasta penne with marinara sauceServing Size Dinner portionCalories 490Total Fat 8 grams

Chick-fi l-a chicken sandwichServing Size 1 sandwichCalories 440Total Fat 16 grams

McDonald’s friesServing Size Small (2.5ounces)Calories 230Total Fat 11 grams

Planet Smoothie PB and JServing Size 16 ouncesCalories 500 Total Fat 16 grams

Burger King Whopper sandwichServing Size 1 sandwichCalories 630Total Fat 35 grams

Subway turkey (no cheese) with lettuce, tomato and onionServing Size 6” subCalories 280Total Fat 3.5 grams

Wendy’s frostyServing Size Small (212 grams)Calories 300Total Fat 8 grams

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thenews ‘I don’t care; I eat as many calories as I want. I work out.Luis Serrano, senior

Serving Size Small (2.5ounces)Serving Size Small (2.5ounces)

Total Fat 3.5 grams

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N2. In-depth news/feature storyFront and C/L, 5, Nov. 9, 2012 I would like this story to represent me because it fully and effectively covers both changes to the school grading system and possible changes to Boone’s grade. I think I used sources and quotes well and I believe they added depth to the story. Overall, I think it gives the reader better understanding about the subject.

16 Friday, March 15, 2013 hilights.org sports hi-lightsWATER POLO TAKES ON WINTER SPRINGSThe boys team will play Winter Springs at home at 7 p.m. and the girls will play at 6 p.m. The boys’ record for this season is 6-4, while the girls’ record is 10-2.

VARSITY BASEBALL TAKES ON BEARSThe boys Varsity baseball team takes on Cypress Creek at Cypress Creek today at 4 p.m. Currently the baseball teams record is 4-5.

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ITITITIn the ZoneChase Gardner, sports editor

158 stands tallLive from the Bell Centre in

Montreal, Quebec, Canada, tomorrow, the world will watch modern day gladiators go to war.

I am talking, of course, about UFC 158: St. Pierre vs. Diaz. This is no doubt the biggest fighting event of the year. Georges St. Pierre defends his welterweight championship against wrestling king Nick Diaz.

While I can’t give my predictions for the entire fight card, I will tell you some of them. The main card is on Pay-Per-View at 10 p.m., there are several preliminary bouts on FX starting at 8 p.m.

The most interesting fight of the prelims is Rick Story versus Quinn Mulhern. Former EWC welterweight champ Story takes on the former King of the Cage welterweight champ, Mulhern. This will be Mulhern’s debut to the Ultimate Fighting Championship circuit. He plans to use his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to take Story to the ground and finish him with his killer choke holds. This is a new level of competition for Mulhern though. Story’s wrestling ability will prove to be an extreme challenge in the transitions. Momentum is in Mulhern’s favor due to a winning streak while Story is coming off a major loss to Demian Maia. While this will be a tough bout for Mulhern, I definitely see him coming out on top after bullying Story around on the ground and ending the fight in the second round by submission via the rear naked choke.

After the prelims, there’s the main card. The fight you don’t want to miss is Carlos Condit versus Rory MacDonald. These two fought each other previously at UFC 115 where Condit was able to eventually earn a Technical Knock Out with only seven seconds left in the third round. Don’t expect the same outcome this time around though, MacDonald has been on fire since that loss, going on a four fight win streak which included knocking down giants like B.J. Penn. Condit’s last fight resulted in a loss to St. Pierre so he’ll be going in cold. I expect these Muay Thai fighters to use all three rounds with the victor being MacDonald by unanimous decision.

Finally the main event of the night. The Georges “Rush” St. Pierre takes on Nick “Diablo” Diaz. St. Pierre goes into this fight with an astounding 23-2 record and the deadly Kyokushin Maikan fighting style which will make him extremely dangerous in the standup and also possesses scary Muay Thai abilities which makes his knees a lethal weapon. Diaz’s strategy is simple, get him on the ground and utilize that black belt BJJ ability to get St. Pierre in some type of submission. While it is no doubt Diaz is a great fighter, there’s a reason GSP is the champ. He’s the best fighter in the sport and for that reason this fight will end in the second round with Diaz stiff on the ground while St. Pierre stands over him with the belt on his waist and another KO in the stat book.

This fight card has it all: a debut of a deserving fighter, a bitter rivalry and a fight of the year main event. I can’t wait.

Team keeps goals in sight By KALEY GILBERT

Although tennis is mainly an individual sport, the girls’ tennis team still manages to maintain a sense of team spirit. This camaraderie is one of the team’s greatest strengths.

During each other’s matches, they cheer from the side lines and congratulate fellow players on their wins. When someone loses a match, the girls help to encourage one another and keep each other positive.

“My favorite thing about being part of the team is that we’re all very supportive of each other and we communicate well,” freshman Julia Bonnewitz, a line two player, said.

They’ve used this strength to help garner wins earning a 6-3 record. The season started out rough with a loss to Lake Highland, 3-4. However, by the second game they came back with a win against University, 7-0, starting a 5-game winning streak.

Parents and teammates congregate on the sidelines watching the ball bounce across the court with rapt attention.

“My most exciting game was our pre-season match against Spruce Creek because I was down 2-6 and 2-5 and came back and won in a tiebreaker,” Bonnewitz said.

When a player wins a match, it is

Team faces tough rivalBoys’ tennis team faces Winter Park at the end of the season

By OLIVIA QUATTRONE

Though tennis is typically thought of as an individual sport, the boys’ tennis team sees their unity as their greatest strength. The team will need to focus on these strengths as they work to challenge their rival, Winter Park at the end of the season.

The season started out with exciting games against East River (7-0) and Lake Highland (5-2).

“[The game against] Lake Highland was exciting because the whole team was really enthusiastic and we pulled out some good wins,” senior Samuel Lampman said.

The team won both these games. The beginning of the season had several wins, with loses faced near the middle of the season against Melbourne (3-4) and Timber Creek (2-5). All of these games lead up to the teams’ most anticipated game of the season, Winter Park.

“Each match we play prepares us for Winter Park and individually, each player is training very hard on their own,” coach Lisa Speer said.

While the players have to constantly train to build up their skills, they already have strength in their support for each other. Each game, the boys loudly cheer for each other and often call out encouragements to other players during their own individual matches.

“We have a solid team. We push each

other hard and are supportive on and off the court,” senior Remy Artavia said.

Despite strengths, the team has weaknesses. Pride is a major weakness that has plagued the team in the past.

“We need to make sure the team doesn’t become too proud or too sure of themselves in the finals like we did last year,” junior Ronald Heinkel II said.

The team also faces issues with conflicts on the court. On Feb. 20, Lampman, was suspended from the team indefinitely after a conflict with a coach from East River.

“My greatest weakness on the court is that I let my temper get the best of

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HERE YOU GO. In the game against Timber Creek, senior Remy Artavia serves the ball. “I’m athletic and have always loved to play sports. [I] train everyday to reach my goals,” Artavia said. Artivia lost his match 0-8.

me and engage in a lot of conflicts that aren’t necessary,” Lampman said.

Despite these issues, the team is preparing for future games. The team takes on Winter Park March 19.

“They are better than us, but we always put up a fight. We expect to play our best and we’ll see who’s playing better that day,” Speer said.

The team will then move on to play Edgewater and then to districts, where they lost to Winter Park last year.

“It’s definitely going to be our most difficult game of the season, but if everyone plays their best we definitely have a shot of coming out on top,” Heinkel II said.

22Points that senior Samuel Lampman has scored this season insingles matches.

6Number of singles matches won by junior Davis Coleman this season.

29Number of points scored by freshman Nathan Fontaine this season.

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5Number of singles matches won by sophomore Thomas McDonald.

not just a win for her, it is a win for the whole team. It is something they can all celebrate. The senior members of the team especially look forward to helping teach the new players.

“I’m looking forward to being a leader on the team and giving the underclassmen and helping them work towards their goals,” senior Lyndsey Boos, a line one player, said.

Practices are another chance for the girls to bond. Challenging each other and prepping for games is an important part of not only team building, but also maintaining their game.

One area the team needs to improve on is their doubles matches. In their matches against East River and Freedom, of the two doubles teams only Boos and Bonnewitz won their matches, 6-0 and 6-1, respectively.

“I prefer playing singles because it’s harder in doubles when you have to switch sides of the court,” sophomore Mary Burkett, a line five player, said.

The team looks forward to having fun and going to districts against Winter Park on April 2. Win or lose, the team strives to improve. Next they take on Edgewater on March 19.

“[The girls] are gracious winners and losers. They’re all willing to give 110 percent,” coach Lisa Speer said.

Lyndsey Boos, senior You recently committed to FAU, what made that school stand out to you? The coach is very nice and the location; I love being in South Florida.

What are you looking forward to in college tennis? Being with an amazing team who are so close together and so supportive of each other.

Who is your greatest mentor as a player? Probably my coach [Vincent Michaud]. He’s very real with me and he doesn’t sugar coat it for me.

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SERVE’S UP. In a match against Freedom freshman Julia Bonnewitz serves to her opponent. “My goal is to do my personal best each match and to focus on my tennis and block out distractions,” Bonnewitz said. Bonnewitz won her match, 8-6.

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Reflection 8 From last year to now, I have seen notable changes in my writing and ability to meet deadlines. Last year, though I believe I was proficient in writing, I think I have grown. My writing is clearer and more in-formative. Comparing the story that needed work last year (test prep) to my stories this year. I cans see immense growth and can see that I definitely made the improvements to my writing that I had hoped to make last year by making my stories clearer and more focused. I also think that have improved in meeting deadlines. Last year I had issues with meeting deadlines, which is the main cause of why I was so dissatisfied with my test prep story. This year I have fairly consistently met dead-lines and as a result the quality of my stories has improved and the year has been less stressful. Comparing my two portfolios, I am immensely more satisfied with the quality of my design and my body of work. Overall, I look forward to improving even more on my performance in Journalism next year.

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By OLIVIA QUATTRONEEvery four years the presidential

election comes around. The candidates embark on long, complicated campaign trails, participate in conventions and make hundreds of speeches in an attempt to convince the public to vote for them.

However, not all Americans vote. In the 2008 election, only 61 percent of eligible Americans voted.

Low voter turnout is especially common among young voters. Though people between the ages of 18 and 29 make up 21 percent of the eligible voting population, only 17 percent actually voted in 2008. Less than half of 18-year-olds are registered to vote compared to 71 percent of the rest of the population.

Senior Dillon Knox is registered to vote. He was registered at the school when the supervisor of elections came.

“[I got registered] because I’m politically active, and I have strong beliefs about the candidates,” Knox said.

A main reason that people do not vote is because of a lack of opinion. A common belief among voters is that their vote does not matter, that nothing will change and that there is nothing they can do. However, individual votes do matter. Each vote carries a weight, and though the weight varies by state, the national weight for a vote equals one.

“I think that all one has to do is remember the election of 2000, here in Florida where a difference between 537 votes (out of millions) was the difference between Bush. and Gore becoming president. I am a firm believer that everyone’s vote does make a difference,” Kim Davison, Advanced Placement United States government and civics teacher said.

Voting affects how the government is run. In order to have certain preferences represented, one must be informed and choose a candidate who will enact those policies.

“[People should vote] because they should want their voices to be heard and they should want someone in office who has the same views as theirs,” Knox said.

When one does not vote, he is allowing others to make political choices for him.

“I also feel strongly that if you don’t express your preferences with your vote, then you have no business complaining about outcomes or your dissatisfaction with governmental matters. It demonstrates that if you aren’t exercising your civic responsibility and duty as a citizen to be informed about candidates and issues and voting accordingly, then other interests can prevail that you might not agree with and you did nothing about it. If you did vote and you’re not satisfied then work harder toward your cause,” Davison said.

Even if one can not vote, there are still ways to become active in politics. Campaigning, attending rallies and joining political interest groups are ways one can become engaged in political processes early on.

Each vote counts

Republican: The Republican Party was founded in 1854. Their philoso-phy is that of a Conservative. They promote traditional social institutions. Republicans favor a less regulated free-enterprise and a smaller government. They are often referred to as the ‘Grand Old Party’ (GOP). The first significant Republican was Abraham Lincoln. They are also represented by the symbol of an Elephant.

Democrat: The Democratic Party was established in the early 1790’s. Their philosophy is that of a Liberal. They believe in very strong equality of opportunity social progressivism. The first major Democratic president was Andrew Jackson. They are represented by the symbol of a Donkey.

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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

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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




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




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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According to the online commercial released by Facebook, the social networking sight and chairs are the same. For those who have not seen this commercial, this is what it said: Facebook is like chairs.

It is also like, doorbells, dance floors and basketball. It also talks about how Facebook is like the universe and ultimately, makes one feel depressed and friendless. But the bottom line is, Mark Zuckerburg and his advertising staff are trying to persuade people that chairs and Facebook are similar.

Contrary to the advertisement, chairs are not like Facebook because one cannot sit on Facebook and eat a sandwich (or Flavor Shock Gushers if one is feeling adventurous). One could argue that they could open up Facebook on a web page and then sit on the computer, but sitting on one’s computer does not sound like the ideal way to take care of an expensive electronic device such as a computer. The closest one could get to sitting on Facebook would be sitting on the servers at Facebook headquarters, but I don’t think Zuckerburg would appreciate that.

Furthermore, Facebook is not like a chair because chairs have been around a lot longer. While Facebook has graced the world with its presence for 7 years, chairs have been around for just a little bit longer about 4,500 years longer). Chairs are scattered throughout history. The founding fathers did not place their heinny on Facebook when signing the Declaration of Independence; Abraham Lincoln did not plant his peach on his Facebook page while signing the Emancipation Proclamation. Did Susan B. Anthony situate her fart-cannon on a picture someone tagged her in on Facebook during the women’s suffrage movement? The correct answer is no.

In addition, chairs and Facebook are not similar because “Facebook” is what the Harvard scholars refer to as a proper noun, while, on the other hand, “chairs” is a common noun. A proper noun is a subgroup of nouns that is the name of a person, place or thing. For instance, Facebook is a proper noun because it is the name of a website. A common noun, such as doorbell and chair, are words for general items.

Facebook and chairs are not similar in any way, shape or form. Facebook needs to stop trying to sound intellectual, simplistic yet complicated all at the same time. Facebook is a website teenagers use to post quotes no one cares about that someone who nobody knows said at some point and for looking at pictures of a kid named Brian who seems to be running into a bit of bad luck. Calm down Facebook.


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to achieve academically whether it be in FCAT, EOC, APs, SAT and ACT,” Principal Margaret McMillen said.

However, the standards for these tests have changed, which may negatively affect the campus. A student now needs to perform better on FCAT and the new EOC tests to achieve a passing grade.

In addition to these higher standards in testing, more students are expected to pass. At least 25 percent of students must meet high standards in reading or the school grade will be lowered by one letter grade. Two years ago the school received a B for this reason. Junior Sydney Jones agrees that grading should be more rigourous.

“In other states, the standard is higher than in Florida. So it may look like a school is passing when it’s not. The standard should be higher and we should expect more out of our students,” Jones said.

Another change is that English for Speakers of Other Languages and special education students will now be

included in grade calculations. This may cause the school’s grade to drop because students who have only been learning English for a year will perform worse on tests than native speakers.

Despite the changes, there are changes that will improve the school’s chances for getting an A. The way advanced placement classes are accounted for has been revised to equally include participation and performance, meaning that instead of mainly focusing on how many students are taking advanced placement classes, more importance will be put on how many are passing. Students at this school consistently perform well on Advanced Placement exams.

“I’m glad the formula was adapted to reflect all of the indicators of what goes on in a high school like graduation rates, ACT and SAT performances. I disagree however with how some of the cells are calculated. Particularly with the case of special education students and second language learners,” McMillen said.

The changes have increased the pressure for the school to perform well because an A grade would create a good image for the school and is important to

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both parents and students.“I would feel great [if the school

received an A], because obviously it’s good for the school you kid goes to get graded well. Especially since [Sydney] is a junior. It looks good for future colleges for her high school to be represented well,” Reginald Jones, Sydney Jones’s father, said.

McMillen says that if an A is not rewarded to the school, administration will look at the areas that need attention and try to improve upon them.

“I would be disappointed [if the school got a low grade] but I know that myself as a student is better than the grade,” S. Jones said.

McMillen also agrees that the grade does not fully reflect the school.

“I would give Boone an A plus. I know our students. I see how hard they work. They excel in classrooms and in all their endeavors. This is an amazing campus. When we talk about Boone, it’s our faculty, students and community. It’s not just good, it’s special,” McMillen said.

After calculations are made by the Department of Education, grades are expected to be released by December.

Not only does lifting weights keep you in shape, it also help supports your metabolism.

‘I would give Boone an A plus. When we talk about Boone, it’s our faculty, students and community. It’s not just good, it’s special.Margaret McMillen, principal

children are overweight or at risk of becoming overweight. AUniversity of South Florida research study published in February 2012 says studies show obese children ages 10-13 have an 80 percent chance of being obese adults. This increases their likelihood of having heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes and other health problems. The same USF study finds 24.4 percent of children in Florida are obese. Among Florida high school students, 30 percent are overweight or at risk of becoming overweight. Schools in Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties have invested in anti-obesity programs. Each school system has policies which lower junk food in its vending machines. Certain schools participate in “Read and Ride” programs. Students are encouraged to ride donated exercise bicycles while they read. Exercising is one way to lose weight, but counting calories is also effective. Initiatives like Disney Channel’s 2010 “Magic of Healthy Living,” Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move” campaign launched in January 2010, and mandates for calorie counts on menus and vending machines are being established in response to childhood obesity. Calories are burned in several ways. One is Basal Metabolic Rate which burns 60 percent of calories in the body; general movement of the body burns 30 percent of the body’s calories; athletic activities 30 minutes a day burn 10 percent the body’s calories.

Teens who are involved in sports or are active burn more calories and need higher caloric intakes. According to livestrong.com, highly active teens could need 5,000 calories a day. Overweight or obese teens have to reduce their caloric intake and be more active to reach a healthy weight, but a teen’s healthy weight also depends on age, sex and body frame.

The average female ages 14-18 needs 1,800-2,400 calories a day. Males ages 14-18 need 1,800-3,200 a day. Teens who do not monitor their calorie intake digest about 3,500-4,000 calories a day. Cutting calories can decrease weight, but cutting calories too fast slows the metabolism and the weight can come back. Cutting calories gradually is best. “I don’t care; I eat as many calories as I want. I work out,” senior Luis Serrano said. With passage of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act in 2012, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration started requiring calorie counts on restaurants’ menus who have more than 20 locations. In September 2012, New York approved a plan to prohibit sales of sugary drinks like sodas and high sugary juices over 16 ounces in restaurants. This is a first in the nation. Following in New York’s footsteps, Coke, Pepsi and Dr. Pepper are creating vending machines with calorie counts on buttons. These vending machines will be released in 2013, first in Chicago and San Antonio, as test markets. Vending machine operators with more than 20 machines must post calorie information. “I think this is beneficial for people trying to keep a healthy diet,” sophomore Jenna Winn said. A potential problem with this is that people already know that soda and junk food are not the healthiest snacks, but choose these foods anyway. “[It’s a] waste of time and money. Information doesn’t change behavior,” Liston said. Regardless, the national movement to combat childhood obesity continues and only time will tell the results of the fight.


Nutrition FactsOlive Garden pasta penne with marinara sauceServing Size Dinner portionCalories 490Total Fat 8 grams

Chick-fi l-a chicken sandwichServing Size 1 sandwichCalories 440Total Fat 16 grams

McDonald’s friesServing Size Small (2.5ounces)Calories 230Total Fat 11 grams

Planet Smoothie PB and JServing Size 16 ouncesCalories 500 Total Fat 16 grams

Burger King Whopper sandwichServing Size 1 sandwichCalories 630Total Fat 35 grams

Subway turkey (no cheese) with lettuce, tomato and onionServing Size 6” subCalories 280Total Fat 3.5 grams

Wendy’s frostyServing Size Small (212 grams)Calories 300Total Fat 8 grams

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CREATIVE OUTLETSophomore artist gains local recognition FEATURES, page 8

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Run benefits campus, clubs

By MACKENZIE MOCK“Hey, Jimmy got his bell rung yesterday

at practice, but he’s fine to play in the game today.”

Years ago, this would be a typical situation when a player from a sport got a concussion. After, the athlete would get right back up and keep playing.

Sophomore, Aleczander Beshere got a concussion while scrimmaging at practice during spring football. He was out for about a month because of continuous symptoms such as headaches and dizziness. He believes there is nothing one can do to prevent getting a concussion.

“I guess you can just play the sport right and don’t hit your head. If people want to hit

By OLIVIA QUATTRONEFebruary’s annual fundraiser

presents an opportunity for students and the community to raise money for athletics and have fun.

Reservation Run is a 5K race that goes through the neighborhood surrounding the school. It is funded by sponsorships from local businesses such as, restaurants, hospitals and law firms, as well as participant registration. The Boone High School Athletic Association established the race in

February 2008.“The BHSAA was looking for a

good, fun fundraiser that would give all [clubs and teams] an opportunity [to fundraise],” Athletic Director Doug Patterson said.

In its five years on campus, Reservation Run has raised over $44,000. To be in the race, a participant pays an entry fee: $15 for untimed runners and $25 for timed runners. With the fee, participants get a shirt.

“I don’t care about my time, I

just run for fun,” junior Austin McFarlin, who is running for tennis and Fellowship of Christian Athletes, said.

Half of the entry fee goes to the club or team of the participant’s choice and the other half goes to BHSAA. BHSAA uses this money to improve campus

Full story, page 10, see Concussion

Full story, page 4, see Reservation Run

Florida trails 40 other states

By THOMAS EGANDespite a steady climb in the high

school graduation rate over the last decade and a jump in the last year, Florida ranked 45th in the country last year, at 74.5 percent.

A recent U.S. Department of Education study shows that Florida high school students graduate on time far less than those in other states. The rate has climbed 18 percent since 2003 when it was 56.5 percent, but Florida high schools still rank among the lowest in the country.

Graduation requirements vary throughout the country, so state-to-state comparisons are difficult.

“Because education is not standardized throughout the 50 states, there is no standard coursework,” Principal Margaret McMillen said. “It is not a cookie-cutter education.”

Florida’s graduation requirements are more rigorous than others. Students need to pass the Florida Comprehensive Reading Test and new end of course exams (EOC). However, the standardized formula for grading the states does not take these into account.

Florida boasted a higher graduation rate than Alaska, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon and Georgia. Iowa led the U.S. with an 88 percent graduation rate.

The graduation rate of Florida minority students is well below average. African American students graduate on time 47 percent of the time and Hispanic students graduate on time 57 percent of the time. This statistic has

SPRINT IT. Nearing the fi nish line, junior

Joshua Rosenfeld participates in the 2012 Reservation

Run. “It was fun running with [the

swim] team. We got to wear our caps,

and it was a great team experience.

Everybody pushed each other to do well,” Rosenfeld

said. The Bravettes received a $1000 Spear-It award for

having the most participants.

Full story, page 4, see Graduation Rate

Hard hits hurt heads you, they will. The rules can’t change that,” Beshere said.

Because concussions hurt the brain which cannot be seen, they can be hard to diagnose. Symptoms include headache, temporary loss of consciousness, confusion, amnesia, dizziness, nausea, slurred speech and sensitivity to light. If one is suffering from any of the above he should immediately see a doctor.

It is said to heal, one should sit in a quiet, dark room and not read, text, watch TV or surf the Internet.

Junior Tiffany Torres got a concussion at water polo practice last spring when one of her teammates shot, but missed the goal and the ball hit her head. She healed within a

week, but admitted it was hard to get back in shape and she fell behind in school.

“It sucked because I had to miss school and it was hard to focus and think. I couldn’t practice for a week and got really slow and weak,” Torres, said.

Concussions can have long term effects. They can end a professional athlete’s career such as Scott Stevens’, New Jersey Devils’ defensiveman, when he was forced to retire in November of the 2003-2004 season because of post-concussion syndrome. Junior Seau, former NFL player, killed himself last

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Nearly 4,000 former National Football League players are suing the NFL for denying the risks of long-term brain damage.

BooneConcussions

2012-2013Football: Boys’ Soccer: Cheerleading: Girls’ Soccer: Wrestling:

2011-2012Football: Boy’s Basketball: Boy’s Lacrosse: Waterpolo: *2012- 2013: spring sports not included

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million concussions occur each year in the U.S. from sports related injuries

3.8 Concussions account for percent of high school athletic injuries. This is percent higher than a decade ago.

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Sports prone to CONCUSSION nationally

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Highest Incidence of Concussion

High school

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Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy is a neurodegenerative disease caused by concussions.

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Austin Hall: Back in the mid-1900’s, artists were famous based on talent. Artists like B.B. King, Aretha Franklin and Freddy Mercury (the moustached god with a voice worthy of the gift of immortality) used to dominate the music industry.

Sam Holleman: Now, the requirements to be a musical artist consist of 1) Starring in a Disney movie or television show 2) Being quirky and 3) Having young girls want to be you or date you.

AH: If you didn’t notice, the requirement “one must be talented” was not included. Nowadays, you can have your voice auto tuned or completely altered with a pitch correction program and lip sync every concert or live event. As long as you don’t give TMZ a reason to fall in love with you, like getting caught doing salvia or smoking weed or getting pregnant, then you’ll be set for stardom.

SH: Correct! And if you want to hear some quality music, listen to Jetsail Drive’s fantastic EP. Its release date is to be announced.

AH: Their EP will never come out. It is probably because their music is comparable to, and is just as bad as Nickleback. So if it even does come out I suggest you don’t listen to it.

SH: Well, I think their music is fantastic, but back to the topic at hand: people have different tastes in music. Oh, and we should just get this out of the way that our complaints have nothing to do with taste in music, but everything to do with respect to music as an art form.

AH: An art form that has been turned into a moneymaking business scheme. When I was in my band, I played in it because it was fun.

SH: Musicians have slowly gravitated away from the “music” aspect and moved closer to the industry side. They have gotten so focused on money and fame that the reason they started writing music (for the love of music) has been tossed to the side like a mechanical pencil when it runs out of lead.

AH: Musicians were not always focused on the fame and money. It used to be about expressing one’s self.

SH: Throughout history there have been musical “artists” that have brought disgrace to the music industry, but they were never praised and honored for poorly concealing their lack of talent until now. Something happened in the past 20 years that has caused the mainstream industry to go from respectable and talented to pointless and computer-animated.

AH: Take boy bands for example. Boy bands are put together for their looks and to take advantage of teenage girls in USA. Boy bands usually have at least one genuinely talented member. I’m not saying I’m a fan of One Direction’s music, but I can appreciate the talented members as individuals. Some of the members are actually really talented but the music they perform doesn’t properly showcase these individuals’ talents. In my opinion, Zayn Malik is the most talented one, but Harry Styles is still the front man of the group. I can not figure out why the most talented one is not the leader.

SH: Boy bands have been around for 50-some-odd years. The Monkees were the first boy band (Davy Jones being the most talented), and The Beatles are one of the most famous bands in the world. So what is different now? Why are The Beatles praised for their work while One Direction (in our opinion) doesn’t deserve a glance when crossing the sidewalk on the way to Taco Bell. I’m not saying we should praise One Direction, but what makes The Beatles so much better?

AH: The clothing and hairstyles. Or should I say...Harry Styles...hahahahahahaha

SH: Shut up.AH: To me, it seems like you are in...deNIALL. Maybe

you’re upset because you got Prada for Christmas instead of...LOUIS Vuitton.


Prada for Christmas

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Rate shows positive growth

plagued legislators for years and they are still searching for a solution.

State leaders, such as Governor Rick Scott, see the increase as “moving in the right direction” and others, like founding member of Fund Education Now Kathleen Oropeza, see it as evidence that the education reforms aren’t working.

“Look at the facts on the ground,” Oropeza said. “It’s still not showing that we’re supporting our children properly

or that they’re being successful.”Florida also struggles with a high

mobility rate. When a student transfers from one

high school to another, it appears on record that a student never graduated from his original high school, harming that school’s graduation rate.

Florida’s mobility rate is one of the highest in the country with 33.54 percent of white students and 29.86 percent of African American students moving at least once.

“I think that it’s sad that these people are failing school and closing so many doors for themselves at such an early

age in life,” senior Justin Fontes said.

F l o r i d a ’ s low graduation rate shows improvements still need to be made, but the growth from 2003 shows there is clear improvement in Florida’s public education system.

“Once you are at Boone, you are a Brave, and we will do everything we can to open as many doors for you as we can,” Dr. McMillen said.

athletic facilities.“The nice part about it is that it’s not

just a fundraiser for a specific group. It’s set up for many groups. It’s a win-win for everybody,” Patterson said. Last year, 800 runners participated in the Reservation Run. This year, BHSAA hopes to have 1,000 participants.

Timed runs are eligible for an award. Awards will be given to the top three overall male and female runners, as well as the top three male and females in seven different age groups ranging from under 13 to over 60.

Clubs and teams are administered awards for meeting requirements, such

as having the most participants. The winners of these awards will win extra money in addition to their 50 percent per registration earned by all clubs.

The race is not only a school event. It involves the whole Boone community.

“It’s an exciting event that gathers our students and community together, neighbors come out and watch so it brings together the community,” Linda Coleman, head of the Reservation Run committee, said. “It helps the clubs and teams, and makes sports facility improvements. Without fundraisers, we would be without a lot of this.”

One can register by picking up registration forms at the Trading Post or in the main office. Or one can register by going to: www.booneathletics.ocps.

net.

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16 Friday, March 15, 2013 hilights.org sports hi-lightsWATER POLO TAKES ON WINTER SPRINGSThe boys team will play Winter Springs at home at 7 p.m. and the girls will play at 6 p.m. The boys’ record for this season is 6-4, while the girls’ record is 10-2.

VARSITY BASEBALL TAKES ON BEARSThe boys Varsity baseball team takes on Cypress Creek at Cypress Creek today at 4 p.m. Currently the baseball teams record is 4-5.

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ITITITIn the ZoneChase Gardner, sports editor

158 stands tallLive from the Bell Centre in

Montreal, Quebec, Canada, tomorrow, the world will watch modern day gladiators go to war.

I am talking, of course, about UFC 158: St. Pierre vs. Diaz. This is no doubt the biggest fighting event of the year. Georges St. Pierre defends his welterweight championship against wrestling king Nick Diaz.

While I can’t give my predictions for the entire fight card, I will tell you some of them. The main card is on Pay-Per-View at 10 p.m., there are several preliminary bouts on FX starting at 8 p.m.

The most interesting fight of the prelims is Rick Story versus Quinn Mulhern. Former EWC welterweight champ Story takes on the former King of the Cage welterweight champ, Mulhern. This will be Mulhern’s debut to the Ultimate Fighting Championship circuit. He plans to use his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to take Story to the ground and finish him with his killer choke holds. This is a new level of competition for Mulhern though. Story’s wrestling ability will prove to be an extreme challenge in the transitions. Momentum is in Mulhern’s favor due to a winning streak while Story is coming off a major loss to Demian Maia. While this will be a tough bout for Mulhern, I definitely see him coming out on top after bullying Story around on the ground and ending the fight in the second round by submission via the rear naked choke.

After the prelims, there’s the main card. The fight you don’t want to miss is Carlos Condit versus Rory MacDonald. These two fought each other previously at UFC 115 where Condit was able to eventually earn a Technical Knock Out with only seven seconds left in the third round. Don’t expect the same outcome this time around though, MacDonald has been on fire since that loss, going on a four fight win streak which included knocking down giants like B.J. Penn. Condit’s last fight resulted in a loss to St. Pierre so he’ll be going in cold. I expect these Muay Thai fighters to use all three rounds with the victor being MacDonald by unanimous decision.

Finally the main event of the night. The Georges “Rush” St. Pierre takes on Nick “Diablo” Diaz. St. Pierre goes into this fight with an astounding 23-2 record and the deadly Kyokushin Maikan fighting style which will make him extremely dangerous in the standup and also possesses scary Muay Thai abilities which makes his knees a lethal weapon. Diaz’s strategy is simple, get him on the ground and utilize that black belt BJJ ability to get St. Pierre in some type of submission. While it is no doubt Diaz is a great fighter, there’s a reason GSP is the champ. He’s the best fighter in the sport and for that reason this fight will end in the second round with Diaz stiff on the ground while St. Pierre stands over him with the belt on his waist and another KO in the stat book.

This fight card has it all: a debut of a deserving fighter, a bitter rivalry and a fight of the year main event. I can’t wait.

Team keeps goals in sight By KALEY GILBERT

Although tennis is mainly an individual sport, the girls’ tennis team still manages to maintain a sense of team spirit. This camaraderie is one of the team’s greatest strengths.

During each other’s matches, they cheer from the side lines and congratulate fellow players on their wins. When someone loses a match, the girls help to encourage one another and keep each other positive.

“My favorite thing about being part of the team is that we’re all very supportive of each other and we communicate well,” freshman Julia Bonnewitz, a line two player, said.

They’ve used this strength to help garner wins earning a 6-3 record. The season started out rough with a loss to Lake Highland, 3-4. However, by the second game they came back with a win against University, 7-0, starting a 5-game winning streak.

Parents and teammates congregate on the sidelines watching the ball bounce across the court with rapt attention.

“My most exciting game was our pre-season match against Spruce Creek because I was down 2-6 and 2-5 and came back and won in a tiebreaker,” Bonnewitz said.

When a player wins a match, it is

Team faces tough rivalBoys’ tennis team faces Winter Park at the end of the season

By OLIVIA QUATTRONE

Though tennis is typically thought of as an individual sport, the boys’ tennis team sees their unity as their greatest strength. The team will need to focus on these strengths as they work to challenge their rival, Winter Park at the end of the season.

The season started out with exciting games against East River (7-0) and Lake Highland (5-2).

“[The game against] Lake Highland was exciting because the whole team was really enthusiastic and we pulled out some good wins,” senior Samuel Lampman said.

The team won both these games. The beginning of the season had several wins, with loses faced near the middle of the season against Melbourne (3-4) and Timber Creek (2-5). All of these games lead up to the teams’ most anticipated game of the season, Winter Park.

“Each match we play prepares us for Winter Park and individually, each player is training very hard on their own,” coach Lisa Speer said.

While the players have to constantly train to build up their skills, they already have strength in their support for each other. Each game, the boys loudly cheer for each other and often call out encouragements to other players during their own individual matches.

“We have a solid team. We push each

other hard and are supportive on and off the court,” senior Remy Artavia said.

Despite strengths, the team has weaknesses. Pride is a major weakness that has plagued the team in the past.

“We need to make sure the team doesn’t become too proud or too sure of themselves in the finals like we did last year,” junior Ronald Heinkel II said.

The team also faces issues with conflicts on the court. On Feb. 20, Lampman, was suspended from the team indefinitely after a conflict with a coach from East River.

“My greatest weakness on the court is that I let my temper get the best of


HERE YOU GO. In the game against Timber Creek, senior Remy Artavia serves the ball. “I’m athletic and have always loved to play sports. [I] train everyday to reach my goals,” Artavia said. Artivia lost his match 0-8.

me and engage in a lot of conflicts that aren’t necessary,” Lampman said.

Despite these issues, the team is preparing for future games. The team takes on Winter Park March 19.

“They are better than us, but we always put up a fight. We expect to play our best and we’ll see who’s playing better that day,” Speer said.

The team will then move on to play Edgewater and then to districts, where they lost to Winter Park last year.

“It’s definitely going to be our most difficult game of the season, but if everyone plays their best we definitely have a shot of coming out on top,” Heinkel II said.

22Points that senior Samuel Lampman has scored this season insingles matches.

6Number of singles matches won by junior Davis Coleman this season.

29Number of points scored by freshman Nathan Fontaine this season.

7Number of games won by the team so far this season.

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5Number of singles matches won by sophomore Thomas McDonald.

not just a win for her, it is a win for the whole team. It is something they can all celebrate. The senior members of the team especially look forward to helping teach the new players.

“I’m looking forward to being a leader on the team and giving the underclassmen and helping them work towards their goals,” senior Lyndsey Boos, a line one player, said.

Practices are another chance for the girls to bond. Challenging each other and prepping for games is an important part of not only team building, but also maintaining their game.

One area the team needs to improve on is their doubles matches. In their matches against East River and Freedom, of the two doubles teams only Boos and Bonnewitz won their matches, 6-0 and 6-1, respectively.

“I prefer playing singles because it’s harder in doubles when you have to switch sides of the court,” sophomore Mary Burkett, a line five player, said.

The team looks forward to having fun and going to districts against Winter Park on April 2. Win or lose, the team strives to improve. Next they take on Edgewater on March 19.

“[The girls] are gracious winners and losers. They’re all willing to give 110 percent,” coach Lisa Speer said.

Lyndsey Boos, senior You recently committed to FAU, what made that school stand out to you? The coach is very nice and the location; I love being in South Florida.

What are you looking forward to in college tennis? Being with an amazing team who are so close together and so supportive of each other.

Who is your greatest mentor as a player? Probably my coach [Vincent Michaud]. He’s very real with me and he doesn’t sugar coat it for me.

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SERVE’S UP. In a match against Freedom freshman Julia Bonnewitz serves to her opponent. “My goal is to do my personal best each match and to focus on my tennis and block out distractions,” Bonnewitz said. Bonnewitz won her match, 8-6.

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New technology benefi ts 96 classrooms

Step-up takes wrong turn

motherly fi gure ends teaching career

‘I’m a better person [because of Boone]. I have grown a lot. As a teacher, I feel like I learn everyday whether it is from around me or students I teach.Sarah Kittrelldigital design teacher

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After teaching multiple technology classes, Kittrell retires

[ Full story, page 5, see Kittrell

IN CLASS LAUGHS. In Sarah Kittrell’s Digital Design 3 class, she helps a student. “As a teacher, I learn something new everyday. It’s always interesting to see how students grow throughout the years,” Kittrell said. Kittrell has been teaching Digital Design for 21 years.

photo/BRIDGETTE NORRIS

By BRIDGETTE NORRIS

With a welcoming smile, a plentiful amount of wisdom and school spirit, Mama K is ending her 44 year teaching career.

Digital design teacher and senior class sponsor Sarah Kittrell got her nickname, Mama K, because of her nurturing personality.

“Mrs. Kittrell is not just a teacher. I think of her as a mother figure. She makes me want to be like her and I hope when I’m older, I’m like her. She goes above and beyond because she isn’t just here to teach academics but to teach life lessons. It comes naturally for her,” Senior Class vice president Elaina Carrion said.

When she sponsored yearbook, her students gave her a “world’s greatest mother” trophy. Rather than being offended, like other faculty members were at the time, Kittrell embraced it. She said it was a sweet and endearing thing.

“It doesn’t offend me when students call me mother. Sometimes it is easier to talk to someone not at home. I often tell students I can listen; I don’t have to respond,” Kittrell said.

Because of her relationship with her students, they are willing to talk to her and go out of their way to help her.

“She is very laid back and appreciative. I’ve helped at the blood drives in an attempt to make them successful and run smoothly and ultimately make them easier for her,” senior Justin Bullock said.

Bullock also feels, she is not a bell to bell teacher, she tries to form relationships with her students. A number

By mACKENZIE mOCK

As soon as the seniors leave, the juniors are the big men on campus. They receive senior privileges, rights and rules. Even though they are technically still juniors, they are expected to step up and fill the new leadership role.

“It is like passing the torch. One class has left and another class is beginning. It is time for the juniors to step up and become the leaders of the school and continue the tradition,” teacher Sarah Kittrell said.

Senior Step-up Day is a national school “holiday.” The day after the seniors leave campus, the juniors celebrate their new power. They meet somewhere early in the morning and paint their cars with words like seniors or Class of 2014. They make tee shirts or wear matching outfits to show they are the new seniors.

The juniors will then drive into school together and honk their horns as they claim their new parking spots in the senior lot. Teachers usually brush off the students’ tardiness and everyone moves on with the day.

Mrs. Barrett, the junior class sponsor, started the tradition of giving juniors a quick treat in the morning before their classes started. She would provide cake or ice cream sandwiches in the junior/senior cafeteria, which the juniors would have had all to themselves and could enjoy before they started their first day as “seniors.”

“It is a cute idea, but a lot of people do not know about it,” Kittrell said.

This is all sanctioned by the school, the pranking however is not.

Around 15 years ago, the seniors became fed up with the juniors attitude and decided to show them that they needed to step up and act like they were in charge, so they started playing harmless pranks and jokes on the juniors such as toilet papering their houses or forking their yards.

“Ah senior step up. What I remember is we would get juniors who thought they were hot stuff, and we wanted to teach them a lesson that they are in charge now and they need to step it up. We would just toilet paper people’s houses and cars, nothing too extreme,” graduate Justin Kane said.

In the past couple of years the pranks and jokes have spread to the

By OLIVIA QUATTRONE

After a week of online voting from the school community, State Farm Insurance Company granted the school a $100,000 check as part of the Celebrate My Drive contest.

“I thought [winning the contest] was really great because it gave us an opportunity to update our classrooms,” psychology teacher Robin King said.

With the goal of updating technology, Principal Margaret McMillen encouraged students, faculty and the community to vote daily. Choosing from teachers’ technology wish lists,

McMillen decided that mounted projectors were what was most needed in classrooms.

“A lot of different people wanted a lot of different things; but we finally decided on this all across the board purchase that would benefit all classes and students,” McMillen said.

The school purchased and installed 96 new projectors in every classroom that did not have a mounted projector. This new projector was especially helpful in King’s classroom,


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ZOMBIE SURVIVALSurviving encounters with the living dead

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WHEN I WAS...Four teachers talk about their interesting pasts

[FEATURES, page 7

RUNNERS END SEASONTrack teams suffer

injuries[ SPORTS, page 6

[ Full story, page 3, see GrantsMargaret mcmillen

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Annular eclipse shadows today By JOSH HALLORAN

As seen from the earth, an eclipse is the total or partial obscuring of one celestial body by another. It may occur when one celestial body passes in front of another, therefore cutting off some or all of its light. It may also occur when a celestial body passes through all or part off the shadow of another celestial body. There are an average of 2.4 solar eclipses every year and eight different types of eclipses, all

SOLAR ECLIPSE. Occurs when the moon passes between the sun and Earth, and the moon fully or partially blocks (“occults”) the sun.

TOTAL ECLIPSE. Occurs when the dark silhouette of the moon completely obscures the bright light of the sun, allowing the solar plasma to be visible.

HYBRID ECLIPSE. Occurs when the vertex of the moon’s umbral shadow pierces Earth’s surface at some points, but falls short of the planet.

ANNULAR ECLIPSE. Occurs when the sun and moon are exactly in line, but the apparent size of the moon is smaller than that of the sun.

PARTIAL SOLAR ECLIPSES. This eclipse occurs when the sun and moon are not exactly in line and the moon only partially obscures the sun.

LUNAR ECLIPSE. Occurs when the moon passes directly behind the Earth into its umbra (the shadow of the Earth).

PENUmBRAL ECLIPSE. Occurs when the moon passes through the Earth’s penumbra. The penumbra causes a darkening on moon’s surface.

TOTAL LUNAR ECLIPSE. When the moon travels completely into the Earth’s umbra, one observes a total lunar eclipse.

7.5minutes is the longest duration for a total solar eclipse.

90percent of the sun is covered by the moon during a total solar eclipse.

1.5years on average pass before the next annular eclipse occurs.

#fastfiguresoccurring during the new moon phase of the moon’s cycle, when it passes between the earth and the sun. There is an annular eclipse is today. It’s a partial solar eclipse, lasting just 27 minutes – the second-shortest partial solar eclipse of the 21st century. The previous solar eclipse occurred Nov. 13, 2012. It was a total eclipse that was most visible in Australia, New Zealand, South Pacific and Southern South America. The next elcipse will be on Nov.3, which will be hybrid eclipse.

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Grant helps update classrooms[ Grants from, page 1

where the old projector’s chord created a safety hazard.

“My students were very happy about the new projector because I honestly believe the other one was a distraction. Students would constantly trip over the chord of the old projector, unplugging it; it was a nuisance,” King said.

The new ceiling mounted projectors can project directly onto the whiteboard as opposed to a screen, creating a larger image that allows students in the back of the room to see better, which history teacher Cassandra Stilwell said was a particular problem she faced with her

old projector.Stilwell also received an iPad, which

was purchased with money that would have been spent on projectors had the school lost the contest.

“I think [the iPad] has helped focus my presentations. I have the ability to go on the Internet, show pictures and stream videos. I can highlight certain things that [students] need to know and I can pull up pictures instantly, without having to wait [to get home],” Stilwell said.

In addition to aiding teachers, the iPad has aided students in their learning.

“Only one of my teachers uses [an iPad], but I think it’s great. She walks

around the class more and is more alert instead of being stuck behind a desk,” junior Bailey Hock said.

The next technological goal is to provide an iPad for every teacher who would like one for their classroom. King, Stilwell and McMillen agree that they would like to see more new technology in classes.

“I don’t believe that technology will replace teachers. I do believe that teachers who use technology will replace those who don’t. We are teaching digital-age students and it’s important to connect with them and prepare them for the world they will live in,” McMillen said.

HIGH TECH. In her Advanced Placement United StatesHistory class, Cassandra Stilwell teaches using her new iPad. “I think [technology] is a good tool for students to have a different view and not just a basic lecture,” Stilwell said. There are currently 90 iPads for use in classrooms.


thenews ‘We are teaching digital-age students and it’s important to connect and prepare them for the world we live in.Margaret McMillen, principal

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Jonathan Tanner

Jonathan McDougall “Jack” Tanner, 19, died suddenly April 9. Tanner was born April 1, 1994 in Orlando, Florida. He is survived by his mother, Beth Stute; father, Daniel Tanner; stepfather, Robert Stute; brother, Andrew; and sister Lauren; and stepbrother Cameron.

CORRECTIONTo maintain our reader’s trust, we try to ensure our facts are correct; however, we may make mistakes and when we do, we like to apologize for them. Here are two items In the March issue of Hi-Lights of such errors. We sincerely apologize for them.

We misidentified a girls’ water polor picture as Nichole Clayton but that picture was actually of Madison Guetzloe.

We listed six boys’ names as starters for the boys’ water polo team and included James Walls in that list, but while he has extensive playing time, he is not a starter. We should have listed Joshua Rosenfeld as a starter.

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Class of 2005 graduate Brian Fay was wounded serving his country. This event hopes to raise funds to help ease his fam-ily’s financial struggles related to his recov-ery. Donations can also be made online at facebook.com/pages/Friends-for-Brian-Fay.

Benefit and Silent Auction

May 182 p.m. to 2 a.m. at Belle Isle Bayou

(located at the corner of Conway Road and Hoffner Avenue)

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BRIGHTHOUSE ATHLETE OF THE YEARBright House Sports Networks selected soccer player senior Connor Wood as the 2012-13 Orange County Boys Soccer Player of the Year. On May 29, Wood will be recognized at the Bright House Networks Breakfast of the Champions at the Florida Citrus Bowl.

FLORIDA STUDENT JOURNALIST OF THE YEARThe Todd C. Smith /FSPA Student Journalist of the Year is senior Lindsay Alexander, the

Editor-in-Chief of Hi-Lights newspaper. Alexander received a $500 scholarship. The award recognizes the exceptional contributions of student journalists in Florida. Alexander submitted

a portfolio of her work, which was evaluated by media professionals and journalist educators.

Gamers anticipate new releases By OLIVIA QUATTRONE

The Last of UsDate: June 14System: PlayStation 3Rating: M (Mature)Description: After a deadly fungus decimates most of the human population, survivors Joel and Ellie must trek across the post-apocalyptic United States, dodging infected former humans and the new, harsh military government. The Last of Us is critically acclaimed, having won several awards already. Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell: BlacklistDate: Aug. 20Systems: Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, Wii U, Xbox 360Rating: PendingDescription: In the seventh installment of Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell

series, agent Sam Fisher returns, this time hunting a group of dangerous terrorists planning several attacks on the United States called “The Blacklist.” Fans of the series look forward to this installment after waiting three years. Watch DogsDate: To be announcedSystems: Microsoft Windows,

PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Wii U, Xbox 360Rating: PendingDescription: In an alternate reality, Chicago is one of many cities run by CtOS: a super computer that controls all of the information in the city. The game follows master hacker Aiden Pearce as he must hack into this operating system to obtain and control information. Dealing with

themes of society’s growing dependence on technology, this complex game is considered to be one the most anticipated games of the year and won several Best of awards at the Electronic Entertainment Expo. Marvel Heroes

Date: June 4System: Windows, OS XRating: PendingDescription: In this free online game, players work to defeat Doctor Doom as their favorite Marvel Characters. Fan favorites

like Iron Man, Deadpool, Spider-Man, Captain America, and Wolverine appear, as well as villains like Magneto, Rhino and Venom. Grand Theft Auto VDate: Sept. 17System: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360Rating: PendingDescription: The 15th game in the series overall, Grand Theft Auto V will

focus on three protagonists in pursuit of money in the fictional city of Los Santos. Considered to be the absolute most anticipated game of 2013, the first release in the series since 2008.

Battlefield 4Date: Fall System: Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360 Rating: PendingDescription: In the 13th game in the Battlefield series. one plays as a member of the U.S. special forces squad, “Tombstone”, named Recker in the year 2020. The campaign has been confirmed to take place throughout Russia, the United States and China. It is the sequel to the highly popular and critically praised Battlefield 3.

• Price: $279• RAm: 2 GB• Network: 802.11b/g/n

• Price: $129• RAm: 512 mB• Network: 802.11b/g• Weight: 3.84 pounds• Wii Remote with Wii Nunchuk •CPU: IBm PowerPC

• Price: $239• RAm: 256 mB• Network: 802.11b/g

• Price: anywhere from under $300 to upwards of $460• RAm: 8 GB• Network: 802.11b/g/n• Weight: 210 grams• Dualshock 4 controllers & PS4 “Eye”• CPU: x86-64 AmD “Jaguar”, 8 cores

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• Weight: 3.5 pounds• GamePad controller with 6.2 in., LCD touch screen• CPU: IBm-Power-based multi-core microprocessor

• Weight: 2.1 kilograms• Dualshock 3 wireless controller• CPU: Cell Broadband Engine

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Watch Dogs , because it seems different, and the producing company is well known [for the] Assassin’s

Creed series.myranda Welch, freshman

Marvel Heroes, because it’ll be a chill game to kick back and play with the boys.Keaton Arkeilpane,

sophomore

Battlefi eld 4, because the graphics are really realistic.

Joseph Johnson, junior

Tom Clancy Splinter Cell: Blacklist, because it is futuristic warfare.

Jonathan Porter, senior

What upcoming game are you most excited for?

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