Gabriella Fakhoury Portfolio 2013

2013 Portfolio Gabriella Fakhoury

May 13, 2013

Renee Burkehilights.org2000 S. Mills Ave.Orlando, FL 32806

Dear Ms. Burke:

Perhaps Hi-Lights newspaper is looking to find an Image editor with experience and a passion for photography and design. If so, then please look over the resume attached to this letter for your review. With my strengths, experience and fresh ideas this will be of much value.

With three years of working with different types of cameras and also the experience of InDesign and Photoshop, I feel I have a better view on how to use cameras and capture and edit photos with the programs listed above. Also, my design skills

would allow me to use my ability to improve the overall design of the Hi-Lights newspaper

while also helping others with their design. I have excellent time management skills and I am a quick learner of new programs. I help others with their design layouts to make every issue as spectacular as it should be.

I enjoy taking pictures, looking at other’s pictures, and giving options and creative ideas to others. As a quick learner I would be a well-valued, hard working individual who would create memorable pieces of work.

Along with photography I also have a passion for design. From room designs to graphic designs it is one of my passions and skills I have improved

over the last three years in journalism class. I feel my creativity and open mind helps with a more creative and overall better looking newspaper.

I have enclosed a resume for you to assess my qualifications and accomplishments, yet a personal interview would better show my knowledge

and interests. Thank you for your time and consideration, and I hope to hear from you soon.

Respectfully yours,

Gabriella Fakhoury

Enclosed: resume

Cover Letter

Resume

Gabriella Fakhoury5412-3 East Michigan Street [email protected], FL 32812 407.222.9145

OBJECTIVETo become Image editor and or DPS editor for Hi-

Lights newspaper.

EducationBoone High School (11th grade) Orlando, FL 32812GPA 3.8 weighted

EXPERIENCEJournalism 1-Learned the basic skills of InDesign Photoshop and writing.hilights.org staffer-Learned how to maintain a website that posted stories and photo gallery’s every week.Hi-Lights newspaper staffer-Learned more advance design and writing along with working with other students on one story.Mass Media class-Time management and design for newspaper.Discovery Church daycare volunteer-UGAMES summer 2011 – Taught 6-10 year old girls how to play soccer.

RELEVANT HIGH SCHOOL STUDIESJournalism 1, Journalism 2, Mass Media 1, Mass Media 2, Spanish 1, Spanish 2, Advance Placement Human Geography, hilights.org staffer and Hi-Lights newspaper staffer.

HONORS, AWARDS AND MEMBERSHIPS All-Florida FSPA for feature story All-Florida FSPA Profile story Varsity soccer junior yearCaptain second year of high school soccer teamVarsity soccer freshman year 100 plus community service hours

REFERENCES Kim Machado – Manager (GMF consulting), [email protected], 407.312.4437Renee Burke – Publication Advisor/ Journalism instructor, [email protected], 407.443.8451

Journalism was never the first thing that came to mind when I looked toward my high school classes. Actually I didn’t even know what journalism was. Yet, in eighth grade while choosing our electives, I checked off Journalism 1 not realizing I was signing over the next four years of my life to Mrs. Burke. Don’t get me wrong, it wasn’t a bad thing; actually it was a great decision that drove me to learning much more about one of my weaker subjects, writing.

The first year of actually being on a ‘staff’ or as we called it Mass Media my sophomore year, I did everything in my power to write as minimum as possible by taking as many photo gallery’s and reservation conversations as I possibly could. This year thought writing has grown on me. I learned that if I chose a story I’m interested in and come up with good questions to ask in interviews with students and teachers, the quotes end up writing the story themselves.

Along with writing, I had to learn how to work with people on the same story while working on the DPS in November’s issue. While working on that issue I had to cooperate not only with

the DPS manager but also Lia Villiar. We had to discuss what we were writing about

so we did not contradict ourselves.

I learned much throughout this year with design whether it be watching ‘how to’ videos on

YouTube, or asking our DPS manager Anna Marie for advice on a

certain design. From all of this I learned that I have a skill for design. During the course of this year I have learned how to take the ideas that come to me and make them to match the set style we have for newspaper.

This class was a very valuable class and I feel like I can take these skills with me to help if I decide to go into the media design field. I can take my knowledge of InDesign and Photoshop with me to help me design whatever it is I am working on.

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Without a doubt my most significant piece and also favorite would be my first story Campus fights cancer, shows pink pride.

This story was added to the two other infographics I had a week into the deadline, making me break a sweat being a first time staffer to newspaper. When this story was given to me it made me very nervous, I had such an important and personal story to write especially with writing not being my strongest subject.

After hearing Travis Snethens story about his mother having cancer and how touchy of a subject it was the first time I went to interview him my hands were getting sweaty and my stomach was doing flips. I really didn’t want to upset him or hit a sensitive spot. Surprisingly he was very open about it and he gave me amazing quotes, it felt more like a conversation with a good friend then an interview and he turned out to be an amazing, strong person.

After this great interview I wrote the story and the day I got first edits back from Burke, resubmitted. Even with the one interview my story was to short and written poorly. The process I had to go to get this story written was very long and stressful, involving many interviews with the same person and also others.

Comparing the first draft to the finished product it was a complete different story. After re-writing it multiple times and interviewing Travis and Mrs. Montgomery over and over the finish product was well worth the stress.

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By ANNA MARIE BORIAEvery four years the world of

politics is in full gear for the presidential campaign season.

The Special Feature gives an insight on everything one should know to be prepared for the election on Nov. 6. With the popular vote being 51.8 percent to 48.2 percent in favor of President Barack Obama, analysts expect that this election will be a close one.

Everything from getting to know the presidential candidates to a quiz to check whether one is a republican or a democrat is presented on the spread.

This is in addition to information on seeing how one’s vote counts and how important Florida, being a swing state, is in the election. Check out the Special Feature on the presidential election to get a deeper look.

[ Full coverage, page 12, see Special Feature

Friday, October 5, 2012 ß hilights.orghi-lightsVolume 61 ß Issue 1

for students, by students

ON POINTEBallerina pursues professional career[ FEATURES, page 6

OPA!Taverna Opa is excellent choice for Greek dining[ ENTERTAINMENT,

page 23

MUST SEE Boys’ golf

starts off with 5-1

record[ SPORTS,

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BHSAA helps build athletic programs’ platforms

Presidentialelection sparks interest, gains appeal

‘“My stomach dropped. All that was left was the feeling of not being sure of what is going to happen.” Travis Snethen senior

Graduation requirements change, again

By JORDAN KNIGHTAfter spending four years in high

school, a student can only imagine what walking across stage and receiving a diploma would feel like. This transition signals the closing of one chapter and the start of another.

Yet failing to meet graduation requirements prohibits students from reaching the goal of graduating high school. Florida graduation requirements have changed within the past year and now are different for each grade level.

“We’re getting away from the FCAT and having EOC exam and an online requirement,” guidance counselor James Caperton said.

The state is responsible for the requirements. Though there have been additions, guidelines for core classes (four English and math credits and three science and social studies credits)

[ Full story, page 5, see Awareness

ALL FOR MOM. Before the pink and white game, Travis Snethen poses with his mom a breast cancer survivor. “I knew she was proud of us,” Snethen said.

photo courtesy/TRAVIS SNETHEN

Oct. 14What: Pink Army 5KWhere: Palm Coast, Florida

ßOctobereventsOct. 20What: Making Strides 5KWhere: Lake Eola Park

Oct. 21What: Susan G. Komen 5kWhere: University of Central Florida

For more info, scan

INDEXopinion 2campus & local 5special 12

sports 14entertainment 22features 6photo essay 24

ßrandomfactEvery human spends about half an hour as a single cell.

GET INVOLVEDcheck us out on facebookfollow us on twitter@hilightsnp

SEE AND HEAR MOREgo to hilights.org for photo galleries, soundslides featuring students and weekly sports’ beats

By KALEY GILBERT and JOSH HALLORANBoone High School Athletic Association makes an

appearance at every sporting event on campus, they operate The Trading Post and they advertise around the community. One might not notice them, but they are everywhere.

“BHSAA is like an umbrella covering all the of Boone’s

sports, making sure each is represented and taken care of, not only during their season but throughout the entire year,” Therese Coble, We Are Boone chairman, said.

Last year BHSAA sold 480 All Sport Passes to the student body, raised over $16,000 in concessions and put on the largest fundraiser of the school year, the BHSAA 5K Reservation Run. BHSAA hopes to make sure the school’s athletic programs can perform at the top of their game with the best possible equipment.

[ Full story, page 5, see Graduation

[ Full story, page 5, see BHSAA

Campus fights cancer, shows pink prideStudents and teachers are affected by breast cancer

By GABRIELLA FAKHOURY As sweat runs down his neck onto his pink jersey, he

gazes into the stands to see his mother’s bright eyes light up with joy as she watches him play under the Friday night lights.

“I knew I was playing for a good cause and I was playing for my mom. I knew I would make her proud,” senior Travis Snethen said.

In seventh grade (January 2008), Snethen faced the news of his mom’s stage one breast cancer diagnoses.

“My stomach dropped. All that was left was the feeling of not being sure of what is going to happen,” Snethen said.

After nine months of chemotherapy, a breast mastectomy and her lungs collapsing during surgery, Snethen and his mother Deanna Snethen, looked to the positive side of her recovery and also his newfound connection to God.

“It helped me grow closer to God and also helped me grow stronger as a person. I appreciate my mom much more, and I realize how strong of a person she is,” Snethen said.

One in eight women is diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. That means at least one girl in each class on campus will be diagnosed with breast cancer. About 188 girls in the whole school will be diagnosed in their lifetime. The older someone is, the more likely she is to be diagnosed with breast cancer. Another risk factor is if a family bloodline has a history of cancer.

FOR A GOOD CAUSE. To raise money for cancer research, Joshua Halloran shaves Brian Gardner’s head at Relay for Life.

photo/ALLIE SLOAN

Organization helps teams compete with the proper equipment $16,000 raised

in concessions

$4,000 for tennis wind guards

$13,000 on softball scoreboard

#fastfigures

Final Piecehi-lights thenews 5Friday, October 5, 2012 hilights.org

CLUB ELECTS NEW OFFICERSNational Honor Society elected new officers on Sep. 21. All officers are seniors. The president is Christine Maloney, Vice President is Elaina Carrion; Secretary is Emily Porterfield; Treasurer is Merrie Grace Harding and the Service Chair is Jessica Kneeland.

STUDENTS ELECT HOMECOMING COURTStudents of all grade levels were selected on Sept. 28 for homecoming court. Representing the senior class are Cameron McNeill, Merrie Grace Harding, Elaina Carrion, Shelbee Simmons, Sarah Berlinsky, Connor McClellan, William McMillin, Dillon Knox, Aaron Turman and John Townsend.

State alters minimum standards

On August 8, 2012, the world became aware of a show that is what can only be described as “the show of the century.” One may think that this is somewhat of a bold statement given we are only 12 years into the century.

But TLC’s Here Comes Honey Boo Boo has reached a new level of television entertainment that cannot be considered anything other than the show of the century.

This masterpiece is about a 6-year-old beauty pageant contestant Alana “Honey Boo Boo” Thompson (originally featured on TLC’s Toddlers in Tiaras) her mother, Mama; her father, Sugar Bear; and her sisters Pumpkin, Chubbs and Chickadee as they live out there compelling and fascinating lives in McIntyre, Georgia.

First of all, the show has such a broad audience appeal that anyone can tune in and have a good time. This show has it all: a loving family, humor for all ages, a pig named Glitzy, and of course, farting. It is very rare that a show comes along where entire families can sit together and enjoy an hour of quality television.

Furthermore, Here Comes Honey Boo Boo is the epitome of LOLing. From Glitzty the pig “oooo’ing” on the table to Mama farting in the title sequence, one cannot stop laughing from the beginning to the end of each episode. This show puts classics such as Cheers, M*A*S*H and Alf to shame.

Finally, this show has not been ruined by Hollywood because it stays true to its core values. Here Comes Honey Boo Boo remains a spectacular show without succumbing to the pressures of Hollywood. This is what separates a mediocre show from a great one, because if a show needs to sell out to succeed, it has already failed.

Here Comes Honey Boo Boo is the show of the century, but not because of its broad appeal, its humor or even its ability to succeed without selling out; rather because (sadly) everyone can be entertained by the show. It possesses the humor of a 4-year-old who just discovered the wonders of poop and because even Hollywood wants to avoid any association with it. It is the show of the century because August 8, 2012, is the point in time when America stooped to a new low.

This sad excuse for entertainment got more views than the RNC. Somehow, listening to a 6-year-old’s concerns about Mama eating their pet pig is better television than listening to a man who could be the next leader of our country has to say. In 100 years from now, historians will look back at this point and say that this is where America lost, and Boo Boo won.

Sam Holleman, columnist

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All grades must complete 4 English and Math, 3 Science and Social Science, 8 Electives, 1 Art and

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• FCAT 2.0 Reading (Must pass to graduate)• Algebra 1 EOC (Must pass to earn Algebra

credit)• Geometry (Must pass to earn Geometry credit)• Biology (Must pass to earn Biology credit)• US History EOC (30% of grade)• One online course required


credit)• Geometry (30% of grade)• Biology (30% of grade)• US History EOC (30% of grade)• One online course required

• FCAT 2.0 Reading (Must pass to graduate)• Algebra 1 EOC (30% of grade)• US History EOC (30% of grade)

• FCAT Reading and Mathematics (Must pass both sections to graduate)

[ Graduation from, page 1

Organization benefits campus sports

“Without BHSAA, the school’s facilities would get worn and unusable at some point,” Scott Bell, Vice President of BHSAA, said. “We try to focus on the needs of all sports and then prioritize which needs are the most.”

While BHSAA strives to support athletics, it primarily focuses on the larger facility needs. For example, BHSAA purchased the new stadium scoreboard three years ago, which benefits all the sports that play there.

Last year, they also purchased a new scoreboard for softball, new mats for the cheerleaders and re-finished the gymnasium floor.

“We are so grateful for BHSAA because now we have a full competition floor of a mat, when before we had seven mats that were actually wrestling,” Cindy Hutsell, cheerleading coach, said. “Now we can practice our routine without saying, ‘Let’s pretend there’s another mat right here.’ We are so blessed to have them.”

With 867 entries and over $14,000 raised in the 4th Annual Reservation Run, it breaks school records for the most runners and most money

accumulated at this event. Sports teams and clubs are encouraged to partake in the run because each runner who registers under said club or sport, receives a portion of the proceeds. Bravettes earned an extra $1,000 for having the most participants.

BHSAA originated with the help of the Boone Sports Legacy Board and Boone Boosters. Their mission was to improve the school’s facilities and to raise funds for athletics. They joined together to form BHSAA and together be a strong unit.

If one is interested in volunteering for BHSAA he can either contact Kelly Mutters, located in the Trading Post.

Pink, white tackles cancer[ Awareness from, page 1

However, that is not always true. On Aug. 18, 2010, her 47th birthday, Annette Montgomery learned she had stage two breast cancer. No one else in her family had ever been diagnosed with breast cancer.

“Cancer makes you try not to take things for granted. It’s hard to relive it again, but when people go through chemo and need help, I try to always be there,” Montgomery, government teacher, said.

With two young boys at home and a strong will to keep working, Montgomery did not let cancer stop her from achieving anything, let alone her daily routines.

“It is all about setting up a plan. Without a plan it is very overwhelming; with a plan you can keep your life in

control,” Montgomery said. As of today, Montgomery has been

cancer free and out of chemotherapy for 18 months. Every cancer free year lowers her chances of cancerous cells being triggered.

Football’s largest fundraiser and newest tradition is the pink and white football game, which takes place on campus every other spring. The first annual game raised $18,000 two years ago. Colonial High School hosted the second pink and white game, which raised $12,000. Much like the age-old tradition of the Boone/Edgewater match up, a barrel is the trophy. The barrel is pink and white in spirit of breast cancer awareness.

“The pink and white game was my wife’s idea. She believed that it would be beneficial to our kids and community,” football coach Phil Ziglar said.

Ziglar’s wife works for MD Anderson, a cancer center searching for

a way to cure all types of cancer. Ziglar’s first wife passed away after her fight with lung cancer.

This campus is an official Relay for Life location.

Another national fundraiser is the Susan G. Komen Race for the cure. The local event is Oct. 21, at the University of Central Florida. If interested, visit www.komen.org.

With a 93 percent survival rate for the first stage of breast cancer and a 15 percent survival rate for the last stage, this 5K race raises awareness for the fight against breast cancer and also celebrates the survivors.

Those who lost their lives to the fight against cancer are also honored at the event.

“I look at Mrs. Montgomery and others and they just keep going; they don’t let it affect their family. I am really proud of them,” Sarah Kittrell, digital design teacher, said.

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and eight required electives remain unchanged.

However, freshmen and sophomores must successfully complete one online class through virtual school. No specifications are given for what online class should be completed. An online class completed in grades six through eight is also acceptable. A common concern regarding the online class is a student’s access to a computer.

“If I was unable to get a computer, I would go to the public library because [computers there] are available all the time,” sophomore Nicole Neal said.

Florida is phasing out Florida Comprehensive Achievement Tests and replacing them with End of Course Exams.

FCAT tested students grades 3 to 11 in reading, math, writing and science. In previous years, 10th grade reading and math FCAT’s had to be passed with a three or higher for graduation. Now, juniors, sophomores and freshmen must pass FCAT 2.0 Reading with a 3 or better for graduation, unless students are able to opt out with a higher ACT scores.

EOCs are being administered in

Algebra 1, Geometry, Biology and U.S. History.

Current freshmen and sophomores will take all four of the exams prior to graduation; juniors will take Algebra 1 and U.S. History; freshmen must pass Algebra 1, geometry and biology to graduate; sophomores must pass Algebra 1 to graduate.

In addition to the new exit exams, the EOCs, except for Algebra, will also make up 30 percent of sophomores final grades. For freshmen, only the U.S. History EOC exam represents 30 percent of their grade, and for juniors, Algebra 1 and U.S. History EOC exams will represent 30 percent of their grade. Current seniors’ final exams represent 10 percent of their final grade.

“The FCAT is sort of familiar to our age group, but throwing in the EOC instead is overwhelming and if you don’t do so well, you suffer huge consequences for it,” Neal said.

Students who are unsure if they are on track to graduate should make an appointment to speak with their counselors or go to www.fldoe.org to check state graduation requirements for their grade level.

“[If I wasn’t on track] I wouldn’t be happy with myself because all my hard work would be for nothing,” junior Clint Lyttle said.

‘Without BHSAA the school’s facilities would get worn out and unusable at some point.Scott BellBHSAA vice president

Sports are very interesting to me, one of my favorite things actually. Writing a story about them, not so much my favorite.

Picking water polo, a sport I knew nothing about, made me take time to go to many of their games to learn the game better. My story on girl’s water polo is the only story I wish I could go back and rewrite. Not because of little mistakes but because the two major mistakes I made.

The headline of the story and the introduction contradict themselves. Having the headline say they are undefeated then the introduction say they lost a few games is just outright embarrassing and I’m ashamed to have my name above the story.

The other mistake was placing the wrong picture of one of the players into the starters list. The name was correct but the picture was . of the incorrect girl. If I could go back I would

recheck everything on my page a million times to make sure everything is perfect. Spending so much time gathering the stats of the games and all the players to make the page more appealing in the

secondary coverage I didn’t spend enough time on the actual story.

The story upset me so much because I loved the design so much and the story makes me not even want to look at it again. Next time I know to take more time to check over everything especially on sports stories where you have to continually add more and new information to the story after each game they play.

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18 Friday, March 15, 2013 hilights.org sports hi-lightsJUNIOR VARSITY BASEBALL JV boys will play against Cypress Creek High School at home tonight at 4 p.m.

LADY BRAVES FLAG FOOTBALLThe Lady Braves flag football team willl play against Freedom High School tonight at 7 p.m. at home.

Austin FussellNumber: 11Position: Whole set Height: 6’1”Goals: 20

Thomas EganNumber: 10Position: DriverHeight: 5’7”Goals: 18

Cooper Brock Number: 6Position: WingHeight: 6’2”Goals: 1

Isreal MillerNumber: 14Position: 5’5”Height: DriverGoals: 27

Brendan EllixsonNumber: 3Position: WingHeight: 5’11”Goals: 25

Will StoneNumber: 1Position: GoalieHeight: 5’8”

Assists: 17Steals: 8Turnovers: 10Shots on goal: 21

James Walls Number: 5Position: Whole defenderHeight: 6’Goals: 11






Goals allowed: 54Saves: 77

Nichole ClaytonNumber: 7Position: AttackerHeight: 5’6”Goals: 31

Mackenzie Mock Number: 4Position: Center defender Height: 5’10”Goals: 22

Catherine Harper Number: 9Position: WingHeight: 5’6”Goals: 3

Dakota LewisNumber: 6Position: WingHeight: 5’4”Goals: 11

Julia Hester Number: 5Position: AttackerHeight: 5’5”Goals: 19





Assists: 21Steals: 17Turnover: 8Shots on goal: 10


Eleanor Clark Number: 11Position: Center OffenderHeight: 5’6”Goals: 35

Jenna Layton Number: 1Position: Goalie Height: 5’11”

Girls hold undefeated record Girls water polo swims their way to districts

photo/GABRIELLA FAKHOURY

GOAL. In the game against Colonial, junior Kristen Harding takes a shot from far out. “When I score, we score as a team. I play because there is not a more exhilarating feeling than playing in a pool with some of your closest friends all reaching for one goal,” Harding said. They beat Colonial 22-1.

By GABRIELLA FAKHOURYFor such a young team with more than

half made up of sophomores, girls’ water polo has been connecting as a team as they start their season with a 9-2 record.

Although the season has started off with a close to undefeated record, the team feels they have difficult games coming later on in the season.

“The girls did not play club water polo in the summer or winter, therefore, we will be an average team: 50 percent wins and 50 percent losses,” coach Rosalie Creighton said.

Having the team play club during the off-season is important to Creighton. She feels her team lacks skill without all the practice.

“I only have two out of 22 girls who play year round. This means we will not be able to compete with good teams, ” Creighton said.

Creighton goes on to say the two players, sophomore Mackenzie Mock and junior Julia Hester, who played club during the off- season, are going to be the backbone of the team.

However, playing year-round, club and high school, Mock, a starter since her freshman year and only sophomore starter this year, set a record of 38 goals out of 50 attempts her freshman year winning her the Rookie of the Year award. Mock scored 22 goals out of her 31 attempts so far this

season, a solid amount for a center defender. “I am very dedicated to the team and

always work hard at practice no matter what,” Mock said.

Mock has played water polo year-round for the last four years after alumni Taylor Reeves, who also played water polo convinced Mock to join. As the only starting sophomore, Mock plays an important role acting as a main defender. She is also able to make shots from 10 yards out.

Junior Eleanor Clark scoring 35 goals so

far this season, Hester scoring 19 goals and senior Nichole Clayton with 24 goals have been the lead attack of the team keeping at least eight point lead in each of their games.

Goalie Jenna Layton has a solid season so far with 49 saves after only two years of playing water polo.

“I think we are going to shock some teams this year. People think of us as an average team, but I think if we work hard, we can be a solid team,” Layton said.

As the oldest player and captain on the

team, Clayton is the motivation that pushes the team to work their hardest and strive to become better every single practice and game. Coming to high school as a swimmer, Creighton convinced Clayton to join the water polo team. Making the team her freshman year, it was the first time she had ever played the sport.

“Being a senior on such a young team has its ups and downs. I can see a strong future for the younger girls as we improve together. Being a senior, I have to fulfill a strong leadership position as captain,” Clayton said.

The most anticipated game for the team is the rivalry game versus Lake Nona. After losing to them 0-10 in the Pre-season Classic, the girls plan on a difficult game. Over the last few years, Lake Nona has become a rival in both girls and boys water polo.

Tournament wise the team has been dominating. In the Wildcat Invitational, the girls played and won all three games against St. Thomas Aquinas, Coral Gables and Suncoast. Traveling to Boca Raton for the St. Andrews Invitational the past weekend the girls left with two wins against Saint Thomas and Tracy Mourning Senior High, but lost against Olympia and Gulliver.

“The Lake Nona game is the most exciting and nerve racking game for our team. They have become a rival for us and we really look forward to the close match we always have against each other,” Clayton said.

The Lake Nona game is on April 10 at 6 p.m. at Wadeview Pool. The next home game is March 19 against Winter Springs.


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One of my first pictures I took this year, this photo has many elements of good composition. Some of these include getting close up, I stood right beside the goal even with the danger of being in the splash zone. Another element is great lighting, an obvious center of visual interest and also leading lines with the pool dividers leading the way for the ball into the goal.

I am proud that so early in the year I was able to capture such a clear crisp picture involving a sport I knew nothing about that early on. The clear water has almost a high definition look attracting me to this photo.

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This photo is one of my favorite pictures I took all year. Last year I was shy to get so close afraid i would get in someones way while they were doing something. This year, I became more open to the idea of getting close to capture a memory realizing most people love to have their picture taken so they do not mind if you get close.

Some good elements of composition of this photo is filling the frame, center of visual interest, leading lines with their arms leading to their face and depth of field.

I was proud of this photo because of the angle i took it at, making it a more interesting the just standing up and snapping the picture.

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This photo was the one that made me the most proud. I took it at just the right moment to get both the girl and boys facial expressions along with the other boy in the background setting the scene.

The elements of good composition in this photo are filling the frame, getting up close and rule of thirds.

Something that attracts me to this photo is the lighting, it may seem dark but that makes the bright colors pop are bring your eyes closer to the picture.

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I feel that I was an important asset to Hi-lights this year, the main reason would be how much time I spent helping the finished product be assembled. I would stay after school as long as the editors needed me to help work on other staffers stories because my stories for the most part were always on deadline and completed.

Even not as an editor I feel as I have taken on a lot and helped much this year.

Saying this I don’t feel as if I helped more then I should have. More of the staff should’ve stayed to finish on the days before we go to press. Especially if it was their own story we were helping complete, while for the most part Lindsey, Karina, Anna Marie, Lizzy, yourself and I were the only ones who stayed to complete each issue.

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Not changing much from last year my writing skills still are still not to the full potential as they should be as a third year Journalism student.

I feel throughout this year they have gotten better and writing has actually become a lot easier for me. After writing the Cancer story I feel as I have become more comfortable writing and a little more confident.

With writing I feel as if I just have to spend more time with it, I have to sit down for a couple hours and really re-read and change things to make it worthy of going to just peer edits.

With design though it comes to me so I don’t have to spend so much time on it so it eventually evens itself out in the end either way anyway. Re-reading and choosing more writing based stories is what i have been doing so I feel I have handled the situation with my skills and disadvantages well.

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Goal number one: Get interviews done on time.

This goal was easy, the first day I received my story I got right on it and looked for who to interview their class period and interview most the next day. The day I received Mr. Allen’s story I went to his class room and interviewed him for almost an hour.

Goal number two: Web stories.

This one did not go as well as the first goal. With print stories, soccer, and homework these stories always seemed to be placed on the back burner, and sat there until they seemed to disappear. This was something that upsets me now, letting my other activity’s get in the way of writing a simple web story.

Goal number three: Work with my page editor.

This goal does not seem to have a purpose anymore that we did not use page editors the last issue. The march issue however I worked with my page editor, Chase to show him my design idea then he approved and let me take it from there.

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I turn 18-years-old today, and I graduate in 19 days.

19 days. My 13 years in the Orange County

Public School system will end. I thought I couldn’t wait to be an adult and start college, but the more I think about it, I realize while I’m excited for the future, the last four years were not so bad. In fact, they were good.

The first day of freshman year, equipped with bangs and braces, I walked to the bus stop and the first thing I heard was a guy yelling profanities at our late bus. I thought, “This is high school, get used to it.”

After a few weeks, I realized campus was not the size of New York City, and I actually did not need public transport to get to class on time.

My eager-to-fit-in-freshman-self wanted to be a part of something that would look impressive for colleges.

I ran for sophomore secretary. I didn’t get that. Then I tried out for the cheer team; I wasn’t even sure what a herky was. The outcome of that is obvious.

Once I had failed magnificently twice in a two week period, it came to me. I didn’t have to be some super star who saved the world before bedtime. I needed to do what I liked and let the pieces fall into place. I liked writing, so I applied for newspaper staff. It’s clear where that got me. Read the editor position next to my byline.

Despite common belief that high school isn’t real life and it doesn’t matter, it does. High school can be petty and trivial, but students make high school what they want it to be. There are lots of options, take advantage of them. Even if being on the Hi-Lights staff pales in comparison to being a New York Times reporter, I’ve still gained vital life experience, and I’m having a lot more fun on Hi-Lights than any NYT reporter is.

If nothing else is motivating, high school is one big freebie, so take advantage of its opportunities.

For students sailing in the “I hate high school and don’t want to be here” boat, that’s legitimate, but high school is just four years; trying to have at least a mediocre time never killed anyone. At least, I think it’s highly unlikely.

As this article is scanned by the eyes of the student body, my childhood is rapidly sprinting in the other direction. It’s hard to believe that everything about the senior class’s world changes in 19 days. Although hearing music in the halls, seeing orange everywhere and breathing in that faint ketchup smell that never entirely leaves the cafeteria can be annoying, I’ll miss it.

I’m about to step off my Editor-In-Chief soap box for the last time. Here are my last two cents: Don’t flounder your high school years. Do something meaningful with them that you will not only remember, but will never forget.

Do something unforgettable

Lindsay Alexander, Editor-In-Chief

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Students need to understand the meaning of integrity and realize one’s actions can have lasting effects.

hi-lightsnewspaperEDITORIAL BOARDEditor-In-Chief Lindsay AlexanderDesign Editor Anna Marie BoriaCopy Editor Karina FloresBusiness Manager Lizzy GordonIndex Editor Delanee BoganWebmaster Bridgette Norris

STAFFERS Cooper Brock, Meghan Cotton, Jackson Crumbly, Conor Curry, Thomas Egan, Gabriella Fakhoury, Chase Gardner, Kaley Gilbert, Austin Hall, Josh Halloran, Sam Holleman, Jordan Knight, Ciara McCoy, Tommy McDonald, Mackenzie Mock, Olivia Quatrone, Lia Villar, Gavin Waters

OTHERAdviser Renee Burke Principal Margaret McMillen

Editorial Policy POLICY STATEmENT

Hi-Lights is a student publication of William R. Boone High School, 1000 E. Kaley Ave., Orlando, Florida, 32806. The ideas and views of the aforementioned students and faculty are not those of Boone or the Orange County School Board. Opinions expressed in unsigned editorials are those of the editorial board, who determine the content. Opinions expressed in columns are those of the authors.

Comments, letters, stories and ideas are welcome and encouraged under the following: 1. The material is not obscene or

libelous 2. The material is signed

The staff reserves the right to edit letters for grammar, length, punctuation, accuracy, invasion of privacy and potential disruption of the school.SCHOLASTIC ASSOCIATIONSHi-Lights is associated with Florida Scholastic, American Scholastic, Columbia Scholastic and National Scholastic Press Associations and Quill and Scroll.

OUR mISSIONThis paper is a quality product whose sole purpose is to pursue the truth, and to provide information and factual news pertaining to Boone and the community around it. Any questions or comments can be directed to (407) 893-7200, extension 6012614 or Room 224, as well as by email to [email protected]. If you find any errors, please call our offices or visit us.

Low integrity, no respect “Who posted

that?” “She got suspended?” “Wow, he doesn’t seem like the person to do that.” Comments like these are becoming too common throughout campus; it appears as though integrity is rapidly declining among high school students.

Academic dishonesty, racy photos, inappropriate posts and lewd behavior plague the generation. As the new “Plugged-in” generation copes with the increasing use of social media and a changing society, where these actions are apparently deemed acceptable. Reality television shows like The Real World or The Jersey Shore depict questionable behavior without showing lasting consequences.

Students need to step back and evaluate their choices, and stop making rash decisions that could potentially embarrass them or produce unwanted consequences. One’s behavior on and off-line affects one’s reputation among peers and teachers, generates serious consequences and has lasting effects on life after high school.

Understandably, high school is a time to make mistakes and learn and grow from them, but it seems obvious that some mistakes should be avoided, seeing as the consequences outweigh the lesson learned. As many of us know, the Class of 2013 is still suffering the consequences from the famed, last day of school in 2010 (including the unusual combo of water balloons and pepper spray).

A tweet like “Aww man, almost got arrested! lol #ohwell” can be seen as a way to boost one’s “bad boy persona,” but really it reads “I made a very irresponsible decision and almost suffered the consequences #goingtoregretthislater.”

Although it is behind a computer

screen, a tweet, post or picture is attached to one’s name, which carries one’s reputation. An impulsive post can affect how others perceive one’s character and how seriously one is taken in the future. Students cannot always determine what is a joke or an exaggeration.

At school, one can be seen as the straight-A responsible club leader, but online one portrays himself as the hardcore partier, accompanied with pictures as proof. How are one’s peers supposed to determine which version to believe and respect? Reckless behavior and inappropriate comments are not taken lightly. Such things can result in disciplinary actions at school, such as referrals, suspensions or expulsions.

Certain things are better left unsaid on and off the web, as it could cost someone their reputation.

Unfortunately, teenagers gossip and rumors spread. And whether one likes to acknowledge it or not, teachers and administration are like omnipresent watchers of hallways and classrooms. One would not want a teacher writing a recommendation letter with a rumor of one’s scandalous spring break in the back of their head.

Academic dishonesty is one example of behavior that has taken on a new level, becoming more prevalent. Teachers and other adults keep this in mind and will question one’s character.

This goes beyond high school. Soon, employers will take notice of one’s behavior on and off-line, which can decide between being employed or job-less. As early as college, professors will not be as forgiving as high school teachers. High school teachers seem to disregard reckless or rude behavior as juvenile shenanigans, but once one walks across the stage at graduation that excuse is no longer applicable.

Next time, before typing that tweet, posting that photo or acting obnoxious at school, think about what peers, a future boss, grandma or more threatening, your mother, would think. Would they approve?

photoillustration/KARINA FLORES

I feel like [Boone] isn’t the worst school, there’s more bullying, threats, and trying to be “cool.” They joke about these things, but it’s not funny.

Travis Snethen, senior

I think it’s teenagers in general. It has become more of a morality and respect thing. It used to stay at home, but now it’s affecting the school.

Hope Garcia-Chavez, junior

It isn’t just Boone and it isn’t just teenagers. It’s more society trying to make other people into what they think they are supposed to be.

Veronica Mahoney, freshman

teens ask someone on a date through text

use the Internet for things they would not say in person

use the Internet to end relationships

1 in 10 teens spend more than 3 hours online a day,which is equal to 25% of the hours one is awake.

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Reference Drug use 41%

mention Sex 24%

14% Violence

Sent Nude Pictures 28%

Percentages of high school students that have shared personal information online and through texting about themselves.

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Artist retires in search of BigfootTeacher Perry Allen decides to drop the school system

By GABRIELLA FAKHOURY

After 22 years of teaching, something he said he would never do, photography instructor Perry Allen is retiring to hunt for Bigfoot.

Allen never dreamed of being a teacher, but 25 years ago while working with students as an artist, he realized he enjoyed working with them.

“My students inspire me sometimes more than I inspire myself,” Allen said.

Before teaching, Allen worked at Disney for three years and exhibited his art at multiple museums including Rollins college, University of Central Florida, University of Georgia and Houston University, where he sold some of his pieces. Allen’s most significant art piece is the ‘shotgun houses’. The shotgun house looks like a floating house with no windows or doors. It is very narrow, yet, stretches far back. He modeled his art after the

civil war-era homes, which were narrow because the land rent was based on how wide the house is rather than how far back it went, making it cheaper the narrower the house was.

Self inspired, not taking any art classes while in high school, Allen taught himself everything he knows. He always had a talent for drawing.

“I always liked to draw. While the other kids were playing ball, I was drawing,” Allen said.

Allen’s artistic talent caught the eye of Martin Margulies, one of the top 200 sculpture collectors in the world. He bought one of Allen’s shotgun houses for $1,800, adding it to his $800 million collection.

“My first impression of Mr. Allen changed through out the year, and I realized he has a lot more heart than I thought,” junior art student George Barr said.

Well known around school, Allen has inspired many students in his art classes.

“He shows me how to love what I

do, no matter what that is,” Barr said.

A f t e r 22 years of teaching, Allen decided it is time to retire and move onto the next step in his life. After finishing teaching classes this spring, Allen plans on moving to his cabin in the mountains of Georgia in search of Bigfoot. While searching for Bigfoot, he is also adding hiking and backpacking onto his list. Keeping up with his artwork, Allen plans on using nature to take on his new art of carpentry. He will leave his other forms of art behind and move on with a new chapter in his life.

As for the search for Bigfoot in Georgia, Allen is preparing himself by watching Finding Bigfoot on the Animal Planet and looking into the Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization

search of Bigfootdo, no matter what that is,” Barr

his life. After finishing teaching classes this spring, Allen plans on moving to his cabin in the mountains of Georgia in search of Bigfoot. While searching for Bigfoot, he is also adding hiking and backpacking onto his list. Keeping up with his artwork, Allen plans on using nature to

(BFRO).Allen does not technically believe in

Bigfoot, but he also says he does not doubt its existence.

“There are some things in life we search for that we probably will never find, but that does not mean we won’t try,” Allen said.

1. NATURAL. Using logs of wood and cast concrete, Allen created his ‘East Texas Trilogy’ series. “I created these sculptures by myself but they were so heavy I had to have help to move them for the festival,” Allen said. He created the series during graduate school for an art festival. 2. STANDING TALL. One of Allen’s ‘shotgun houses’ on display at a Disney showcase. “I would rip pieces of the walls of my house out to create these houses,” Allen said. This is one of the few pieces Allen used agriculture arithmeticians. 3. RELAXING. Hiking through the Georgia Forest, Allen takes a break by the smoldering fi re. “This was before I thought about searching for Bigfoot,” Allen said. This picture was taken on the Panther Creek Trail.

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There are some things in life we search for that we probably will never fi nd, but that does not mean we won’t try.Perry Allen, art teacher

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How well would you do know news or pop culture? We asked students and teachers the same six questions. To see their answers, scan this QR code with your smartphone.

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N11. News featurepage 1, Oct. 5, 2012

I would like this piece to represent me because it is my best feature story i have ever written and it is a very touching story that people should read. I also worked very hard on it.

N13. General featurepage 5, Feb. 8, 2013

I would like this piece to represent me because this story takes a new turn on a teacher retiring and it a interesting story that makes you wonder about this interesting man.

N34. Informational graphicspage 2, May. 10, 2013

I would like this infographic to represent me because it shows the design skills i have and the more modern designs that are becoming popular used in a high school newspaper.

Transitioning from Mass Media to newspaper many things have changed. Online there was not much design and the stories were very short.

In newspaper we have not only to get the picture’s and write the story but we

also have to interview more then just two people, design the layout of your page while

staying in style.

Comparing this year to last year is like comparing pictures of me from middle school

to now; just one question pops up in my head, why? I have evolved much from last year even from just the beginning of this year from my writing comparing my first feature story on Kryo Beats to the feature on Travis Snethen and his mother’s cancer.

Another aspect I have improved on is design, I have really blossomed to find out I’m actually decent at designing from infographics, DPS’s to even this portfolio taking the basic things Burke has taught me

and going further in depth and exploring more modern designs and interesting non-simple designs that pop into my head.

This portfolio from last years has grown more in the aspects of more digital design more done on the actual computer then manual labor. Also it is more clean, graphically pleasing and maybe a little more simple for Burkes liking.

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CLUB ELECTS NEW OFFICERSNational Honor Society elected new officers on Sep. 21. All officers are seniors. The president is Christine Maloney, Vice President is Elaina Carrion; Secretary is Emily Porterfield; Treasurer is Merrie Grace Harding and the Service Chair is Jessica Kneeland.

STUDENTS ELECT HOMECOMING COURTStudents of all grade levels were selected on Sept. 28 for homecoming court. Representing the senior class are Cameron McNeill, Merrie Grace Harding, Elaina Carrion, Shelbee Simmons, Sarah Berlinsky, Connor McClellan, William McMillin, Dillon Knox, Aaron Turman and John Townsend.

State alters minimum standards

On August 8, 2012, the world became aware of a show that is what can only be described as “the show of the century.” One may think that this is somewhat of a bold statement given we are only 12 years into the century.

But TLC’s Here Comes Honey Boo Boo has reached a new level of television entertainment that cannot be considered anything other than the show of the century.

This masterpiece is about a 6-year-old beauty pageant contestant Alana “Honey Boo Boo” Thompson (originally featured on TLC’s Toddlers in Tiaras) her mother, Mama; her father, Sugar Bear; and her sisters Pumpkin, Chubbs and Chickadee as they live out there compelling and fascinating lives in McIntyre, Georgia.

First of all, the show has such a broad audience appeal that anyone can tune in and have a good time. This show has it all: a loving family, humor for all ages, a pig named Glitzy, and of course, farting. It is very rare that a show comes along where entire families can sit together and enjoy an hour of quality television.

Furthermore, Here Comes Honey Boo Boo is the epitome of LOLing. From Glitzty the pig “oooo’ing” on the table to Mama farting in the title sequence, one cannot stop laughing from the beginning to the end of each episode. This show puts classics such as Cheers, M*A*S*H and Alf to shame.

Finally, this show has not been ruined by Hollywood because it stays true to its core values. Here Comes Honey Boo Boo remains a spectacular show without succumbing to the pressures of Hollywood. This is what separates a mediocre show from a great one, because if a show needs to sell out to succeed, it has already failed.

Here Comes Honey Boo Boo is the show of the century, but not because of its broad appeal, its humor or even its ability to succeed without selling out; rather because (sadly) everyone can be entertained by the show. It possesses the humor of a 4-year-old who just discovered the wonders of poop and because even Hollywood wants to avoid any association with it. It is the show of the century because August 8, 2012, is the point in time when America stooped to a new low.

This sad excuse for entertainment got more views than the RNC. Somehow, listening to a 6-year-old’s concerns about Mama eating their pet pig is better television than listening to a man who could be the next leader of our country has to say. In 100 years from now, historians will look back at this point and say that this is where America lost, and Boo Boo won.

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credit)• Geometry (30% of grade)• Biology (30% of grade)• US History EOC (30% of grade)• One online course required

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Organization benefits campus sports

“Without BHSAA, the school’s facilities would get worn and unusable at some point,” Scott Bell, Vice President of BHSAA, said. “We try to focus on the needs of all sports and then prioritize which needs are the most.”

While BHSAA strives to support athletics, it primarily focuses on the larger facility needs. For example, BHSAA purchased the new stadium scoreboard three years ago, which benefits all the sports that play there.

Last year, they also purchased a new scoreboard for softball, new mats for the cheerleaders and re-finished the gymnasium floor.

“We are so grateful for BHSAA because now we have a full competition floor of a mat, when before we had seven mats that were actually wrestling,” Cindy Hutsell, cheerleading coach, said. “Now we can practice our routine without saying, ‘Let’s pretend there’s another mat right here.’ We are so blessed to have them.”

With 867 entries and over $14,000 raised in the 4th Annual Reservation Run, it breaks school records for the most runners and most money

accumulated at this event. Sports teams and clubs are encouraged to partake in the run because each runner who registers under said club or sport, receives a portion of the proceeds. Bravettes earned an extra $1,000 for having the most participants.

BHSAA originated with the help of the Boone Sports Legacy Board and Boone Boosters. Their mission was to improve the school’s facilities and to raise funds for athletics. They joined together to form BHSAA and together be a strong unit.

If one is interested in volunteering for BHSAA he can either contact Kelly Mutters, located in the Trading Post.

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However, that is not always true. On Aug. 18, 2010, her 47th birthday, Annette Montgomery learned she had stage two breast cancer. No one else in her family had ever been diagnosed with breast cancer.

“Cancer makes you try not to take things for granted. It’s hard to relive it again, but when people go through chemo and need help, I try to always be there,” Montgomery, government teacher, said.

With two young boys at home and a strong will to keep working, Montgomery did not let cancer stop her from achieving anything, let alone her daily routines.

“It is all about setting up a plan. Without a plan it is very overwhelming; with a plan you can keep your life in

control,” Montgomery said. As of today, Montgomery has been

cancer free and out of chemotherapy for 18 months. Every cancer free year lowers her chances of cancerous cells being triggered.

Football’s largest fundraiser and newest tradition is the pink and white football game, which takes place on campus every other spring. The first annual game raised $18,000 two years ago. Colonial High School hosted the second pink and white game, which raised $12,000. Much like the age-old tradition of the Boone/Edgewater match up, a barrel is the trophy. The barrel is pink and white in spirit of breast cancer awareness.

“The pink and white game was my wife’s idea. She believed that it would be beneficial to our kids and community,” football coach Phil Ziglar said.

Ziglar’s wife works for MD Anderson, a cancer center searching for

a way to cure all types of cancer. Ziglar’s first wife passed away after her fight with lung cancer.

This campus is an official Relay for Life location.

Another national fundraiser is the Susan G. Komen Race for the cure. The local event is Oct. 21, at the University of Central Florida. If interested, visit www.komen.org.

With a 93 percent survival rate for the first stage of breast cancer and a 15 percent survival rate for the last stage, this 5K race raises awareness for the fight against breast cancer and also celebrates the survivors.

Those who lost their lives to the fight against cancer are also honored at the event.

“I look at Mrs. Montgomery and others and they just keep going; they don’t let it affect their family. I am really proud of them,” Sarah Kittrell, digital design teacher, said.

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However, freshmen and sophomores must successfully complete one online class through virtual school. No specifications are given for what online class should be completed. An online class completed in grades six through eight is also acceptable. A common concern regarding the online class is a student’s access to a computer.

“If I was unable to get a computer, I would go to the public library because [computers there] are available all the time,” sophomore Nicole Neal said.

Florida is phasing out Florida Comprehensive Achievement Tests and replacing them with End of Course Exams.

FCAT tested students grades 3 to 11 in reading, math, writing and science. In previous years, 10th grade reading and math FCAT’s had to be passed with a three or higher for graduation. Now, juniors, sophomores and freshmen must pass FCAT 2.0 Reading with a 3 or better for graduation, unless students are able to opt out with a higher ACT scores.

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Algebra 1, Geometry, Biology and U.S. History.

Current freshmen and sophomores will take all four of the exams prior to graduation; juniors will take Algebra 1 and U.S. History; freshmen must pass Algebra 1, geometry and biology to graduate; sophomores must pass Algebra 1 to graduate.

In addition to the new exit exams, the EOCs, except for Algebra, will also make up 30 percent of sophomores final grades. For freshmen, only the U.S. History EOC exam represents 30 percent of their grade, and for juniors, Algebra 1 and U.S. History EOC exams will represent 30 percent of their grade. Current seniors’ final exams represent 10 percent of their final grade.

“The FCAT is sort of familiar to our age group, but throwing in the EOC instead is overwhelming and if you don’t do so well, you suffer huge consequences for it,” Neal said.

Students who are unsure if they are on track to graduate should make an appointment to speak with their counselors or go to www.fldoe.org to check state graduation requirements for their grade level.

“[If I wasn’t on track] I wouldn’t be happy with myself because all my hard work would be for nothing,” junior Clint Lyttle said.

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After 22 years of teaching, something he said he would never do, photography instructor Perry Allen is retiring to hunt for Bigfoot.

Allen never dreamed of being a teacher, but 25 years ago while working with students as an artist, he realized he enjoyed working with them.

“My students inspire me sometimes more than I inspire myself,” Allen said.

Before teaching, Allen worked at Disney for three years and exhibited his art at multiple museums including Rollins college, University of Central Florida, University of Georgia and Houston University, where he sold some of his pieces. Allen’s most significant art piece is the ‘shotgun houses’. The shotgun house looks like a floating house with no windows or doors. It is very narrow, yet, stretches far back. He modeled his art after the

civil war-era homes, which were narrow because the land rent was based on how wide the house is rather than how far back it went, making it cheaper the narrower the house was.

Self inspired, not taking any art classes while in high school, Allen taught himself everything he knows. He always had a talent for drawing.

“I always liked to draw. While the other kids were playing ball, I was drawing,” Allen said.

Allen’s artistic talent caught the eye of Martin Margulies, one of the top 200 sculpture collectors in the world. He bought one of Allen’s shotgun houses for $1,800, adding it to his $800 million collection.

“My first impression of Mr. Allen changed through out the year, and I realized he has a lot more heart than I thought,” junior art student George Barr said.

Well known around school, Allen has inspired many students in his art classes.

“He shows me how to love what I

do, no matter what that is,” Barr said.

A f t e r 22 years of teaching, Allen decided it is time to retire and move onto the next step in his life. After finishing teaching classes this spring, Allen plans on moving to his cabin in the mountains of Georgia in search of Bigfoot. While searching for Bigfoot, he is also adding hiking and backpacking onto his list. Keeping up with his artwork, Allen plans on using nature to take on his new art of carpentry. He will leave his other forms of art behind and move on with a new chapter in his life.

As for the search for Bigfoot in Georgia, Allen is preparing himself by watching Finding Bigfoot on the Animal Planet and looking into the Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization

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his life. After finishing teaching classes this spring, Allen plans on moving to his cabin in the mountains of Georgia in search of Bigfoot. While searching for Bigfoot, he is also adding hiking and backpacking onto his list. Keeping up with his artwork, Allen plans on using nature to

(BFRO).Allen does not technically believe in

Bigfoot, but he also says he does not doubt its existence.

“There are some things in life we search for that we probably will never find, but that does not mean we won’t try,” Allen said.

1. NATURAL. Using logs of wood and cast concrete, Allen created his ‘East Texas Trilogy’ series. “I created these sculptures by myself but they were so heavy I had to have help to move them for the festival,” Allen said. He created the series during graduate school for an art festival. 2. STANDING TALL. One of Allen’s ‘shotgun houses’ on display at a Disney showcase. “I would rip pieces of the walls of my house out to create these houses,” Allen said. This is one of the few pieces Allen used agriculture arithmeticians. 3. RELAXING. Hiking through the Georgia Forest, Allen takes a break by the smoldering fi re. “This was before I thought about searching for Bigfoot,” Allen said. This picture was taken on the Panther Creek Trail.

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SENIORS RECEIVE BREAKFASTThe annual senior breakfast is Thursday Dec. 13, at 7:30 a.m. in the junior/senior cafeteria. Beginning Monday, Nov. 12, the Senior Class offi cers will be selling tickets.

DRIVE PROVIDES FOODIn celebration of the 60th Anniversary Edgewater vs. Boone football game and the Battle for the Barrel the Old Florida National Bank is sponsoring a food drive. Donations will be accepted through Nov. 9 at the bank’s South Orlando’s Medical branch at 918 S. Orange Ave. The school donating the most food will receive a $1500 donation to the school’s foundation.

Some children are spending too much time on games, phones, and other electronics, but I still think it’s a positive thing. Jean Campbell, Technology teacher

[It] has made everything easier because I couldn’t imagine going through big books

for [school related] information,”Melanie Ferreira, junior

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[It] has improved the way I study and has helped me keep a social life.Cristian Rhea,

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Technology has helped me academically and socially. If I don’t know a question

my teacher can’t answer I can look it up, and I can meet new friends.

Tiyahna Carter, sophomore

[It] makes things a lot easier, like communicating and getting in touch with people.

Jason Fennimore, senior

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By CONOR CURRYWith all the new technology used in

learning today, kids are becoming anti-social, and electronics may be the cause.

According to a study by the Pew Research Center in April 2010, 54 percent of teenagers surveyed said they text their friends at least once a day, while 33 percent claimed to talk to friends face-to-face everyday.

“I would say technology is mostly just a distraction at times. Some children are spending too much time on games, phones, and other electronics, but I still think it is a positive thing,” Jean Campbell, a technology teacher on campus, said.

Ten years ago, technology was nowhere near how advanced it is today. Parents would never dream of their kids using so much technology on a daily basis; however, now it is estimated that the average American teen spends 7.5 hours a day in front of some type of screen. With all the electronic breakthroughs occurring daily, it makes sense that today’s youth is spending an increasing amount of time on devices.

Today’s youth have access to Progressbook, phones, iPads and Kindles, These devices provide students world wide with new techniques for learning. With all the new technology at children’s disposal, learning is far different than where it was 10 years ago. The ability of students to email teachers

with questions from home is a benefit of Progressbook and Edmodo.

The use of intergenerational gap between younger children and teenagers. As high schoolers today were growing up, the electronics found on an everyday basis had not been invented yet. Therefore, a more traditional technique was used.

Despite positives such as always being connected, some research implies there is much potentially wrong with giving these opportunities to younger children. Texting and social media have been overused and occasionally even obsessed over by adolescents. This problem has translated into the classroom with texting in class a common occurrence.

“I don’t blame students for misusing their phones because the phones have become a way of life for [the students],” Campbell said.

With students becoming less verbally social, colleges such as Rollins have been trying to encourage a more communications friendly environment.

“Rollins has been sponsoring lots of different networking events, such as community service. I think it has been helping with socializing, it’s something the students actually enjoy.” Craig McAllister, Dean of Rollins’ Crummer Graduate School, said. “Technology can definitely be a great thing, but I think it is yet to be seen.”

Decline in social interactionsSeventy-fi ve percent of teens in the United States between the ages of 12 and 17 have cell phones, and teens send more than 50 texts per day, according to National Public Radio article “Teen Texting Soars; Will Social Skills Suffer?” published on April 20, 2012. By relying on the use of social media, socializing virtually is increasing.

ADHD students are attracted to the InternetAccording to CBS News article “Do You Have ADHD Or Are You Just Easily Distracted?” published on May 10, 2011, studies have shown that one out of 10 children with ADHD is addicted to the Internet. This is because the Internet does not require much attention and when playing games online, those points which appeals to the user who has ADHD since most have altered dopamine reward systems.

Childhood obesityTechnology provides entertainment and lets students conveniently learn, but the time spent in front of computer and television screens replaces children’s physical activity. According to Livestrong’s article “Obesity in children and technology” from April 26, 2011, the U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention reports about 10 percent of preschool age children are considered overweight.

Easy access to violenceAs technology advances so do past times, such as playing video games. According to a PBS article “Reality Bytes: Eight Myths

About Video Games Debunked,” young people are more likely to play

video games; with 90 percent of boys and 40 percent of girls

playing. Video games like Call of Duty: Black Ops and Assassin’s Creed III, desensitize teenagers. Media reformers believe playing violent video games can lead to a lack of empathy for real-world victims.

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Since 2007, about 35,000 teenagers died in car crashes. This is 6,000 per year, which means 18 teenagers die per day in car crashes.

Texting and driving is one of the leading causes in death of teenagers.Junior Steven Thetford knows first hand how texting and driving can affect one’s outlook on life.

“My cousin died [in a car accident caused by a driver texting]. It was sad because he was young and it was a stupid way to die,” Thetford said.

According to dosomething.org article “11 Facts About Teen Driving,” a teenager is four times more likely to die when the driver is texting.

“I think it’s absolutely dreadful [that teenagers drive and text at the same time]. It’s already difficult to drive in Orlando and let alone [to] text? It’s careless. It’s sad how we don’t learn our lesson until it hits home,” teacher Carl Overton said.

Currently, 39 states ban the use of texting while driving, excluding Florida. States like California, charge the driver $20 for the first offense and $50 for subsequence tickets of the same offense.

Though Florida does not impose fines for texting and driving, one can be fined for reckless driving. One can be imprisoned for a period of no more than 90 days or charged a fine no less than $25 but no more than $500, or both. Along with this, if one has caused serious bodily injures to another, one is charged with a felony of the third degree and this is decided through court.


For three years, TapToTalk has been giving children and adults a voice. Creating an electronic voice, TapToTalk allows a person who cannot talk to have a voice of his own.

This app is specifically designed for kids and adults with autism, down syndrome, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (Lou Gehrig’s Disease), or traumatic brain damage, giving one a easier way to communicate with others.

“TapToTalk is good because it allows one of my students to interact with others and communicate, where as if he did not use the app, he wouldn’t interact with others,” Denise Scott, Exceptional Student Education Teacher, said.

Tap ToTalk uses pictures to guide users to the correct words. If needed users can change the picture to one preferred. To project the words from a device, the user taps on a picture of the word he wants projected picking the different words from the specific category one wants to talk about.

TapToTalk helps Scott’s student with everything from asking for something to eat to having a full on conversation with another person. Without TapToTalk he would not have any way to communicate with someone. It needs Internet or WiFi to work.

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Bullying enters a new levelStudents experience bullying at school and on buses. With technology advancing, more students have phones with access to the Internet; as a result, cyber bullying has become more prominent among students on social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter.

Internet provides cheating methodsPlagiarism has increased over the past

10 years due to the growth of the Internet, according to Technews

Daily’s article “College Presidents Blame Rising Plagiarism on Tech Increase.” Education Week reports that 54% of students admitted to plagiarizing from the Internet for their class assignments

By ANNA MARIE BORIALarge bursts of technological advances in the past decade creates

an intergenerational gap between young adults ages 14 through 17 and children ages 13 and under. Internet access in 1994 was available in 35 percent of U.S. public schools compared to nearly 100 percent of public schools today, according to a Harris Interactive report from May 2009. The progress of technology is shown by the world’s most popular social networking site reaching a record breaking milestone. As of Oct. 4, 2012, over a seventh of the world’s population is actively using Facebook. This burst of technology comes with positive and negative effects. Its effects on the younger generations span poor social skills from continuous virtual activity to advanced programs that aid Down Syndrome teenagers to communicate more effectively. Technology has had the biggest impact on children under the age of 13 rather than any other age group. It has affected this particular age group mostly because they were born into this technologically advanced age rather than having to adjust to it.

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Large bursts of technological advances in the past decade creates an intergenerational gap between young adults ages 14 through 17 and children ages 13 and under. Internet access in 1994 was available in 35 percent of U.S. public schools compared to nearly 100 percent of public schools today, according to a Harris Interactive report from May 2009. The progress of technology is shown by the world’s most popular social networking site reaching a record breaking milestone. As of Oct. 4, 2012, over a seventh of the world’s population is actively using Facebook. This burst of technology comes with positive and negative effects. Its effects g a p

Hybrid cars and GPSNot only has manufactures improved the look of the car but how effi ciently they are. There are now many more hybrid cars, running on mostly electricity. This technological advance has helped not only with saving gas money but also the environment. GPS’s have been saving people time and gas money. Directing one to a destination and updating roads and routes itself is helpful; all smartphones have GPS’s built into their maps.

Connected World WideWith the accessibility of Facebook, Skype and Twitter, one has the ability to connect with people all over the world without having to spend money on long distant calls or waiting on snail mail. Skype also helps military families and those in long distance relationships.

Future Education College applications are made simple with online applications. SAT/ACT scores needed for the application are received faster because they are online. Even the SAT/ACT sign up, scores and practice tests can all be com-pleted online.

Greater access to information Students can now easily use a search engine and fi nd all the information they need to complete homework, essays and projects. For at-home activities, eHow.com is a tool to use one’s creativity and create things from Halloween costumes to recipes.

Teaching tools Progressbook is a tool for students to check and keep track of their grades. This is also a tool for teachers to keep their students grades in order and leave notes for parents. Edmodo is an online tool and app that allows teachers to upload statuses and share grades and homework with the students who have accounts. Teachers also use Turnitin.com to check for plagiarism.

SATTime saversWebsites and apps allow one to shop and pay bills online quickly and effi ciently. Postal mail is becoming outdated because of how quickly and simple online websites are. For those who do not like to go shopping they have the ease and comfort of online shopping. Billing online is also a way of going green because of all the paper saved. There are also apps like Pageonce that keep on track of one’s bills and pay them.

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My dining room is red, It makes me feel hungry.

Sam Heller, junior

My living room is light brown, it makes me feel happy and content. It is very earthy.

Mckenna Crager, sophomore

My favorite color is purple because it is a royal color and makes me feel strong and happy like a king.

My favorite color is blue. It is bright and stands out. It looks good on anybody, and it is appropriate anywhere like rooms and house colors.

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16 Friday, December 14, 2012 hilights.org artsentertainment hi-lightsSALVATION ARMY RINGS HOPEThroughout the holiday season, the Salvation Army will continue the Red Kettle Drive at Publix. In turn, the organization is able to offer Christmas dinners, clothing and toys for families in need.

SCHOOL SUPPORTS CUSTODIANSThis holiday season Advanced Placement Literature teacher Jennifer Hilley and Assistant Principal Carlotta Iglesias organized a credit union account to collect donations for custodians. Anyone wishing to donate should see the Boone branch of the CFE Federal Credit Union or Hilley. Today is the last day to collect donations.

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18 Friday, March 15, 2013 hilights.org sports hi-lightsJUNIOR VARSITY BASEBALL JV boys will play against Cypress Creek High School at home tonight at 4 p.m.

LADY BRAVES FLAG FOOTBALLThe Lady Braves flag football team willl play against Freedom High School tonight at 7 p.m. at home.

Austin FussellNumber: 11Position: Whole set Height: 6’1”Goals: 20

Thomas EganNumber: 10Position: DriverHeight: 5’7”Goals: 18

Cooper Brock Number: 6Position: WingHeight: 6’2”Goals: 1

Isreal MillerNumber: 14Position: 5’5”Height: DriverGoals: 27

Brendan EllixsonNumber: 3Position: WingHeight: 5’11”Goals: 25

Will StoneNumber: 1Position: GoalieHeight: 5’8”


James Walls Number: 5Position: Whole defenderHeight: 6’Goals: 11







Nichole ClaytonNumber: 7Position: AttackerHeight: 5’6”Goals: 31

Mackenzie Mock Number: 4Position: Center defender Height: 5’10”Goals: 22

Catherine Harper Number: 9Position: WingHeight: 5’6”Goals: 3

Dakota LewisNumber: 6Position: WingHeight: 5’4”Goals: 11

Julia Hester Number: 5Position: AttackerHeight: 5’5”Goals: 19





Assists: 21Steals: 17Turnover: 8Shots on goal: 10


Eleanor Clark Number: 11Position: Center OffenderHeight: 5’6”Goals: 35

Jenna Layton Number: 1Position: Goalie Height: 5’11”

Girls hold undefeated record Girls water polo swims their way to districts

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GOAL. In the game against Colonial, junior Kristen Harding takes a shot from far out. “When I score, we score as a team. I play because there is not a more exhilarating feeling than playing in a pool with some of your closest friends all reaching for one goal,” Harding said. They beat Colonial 22-1.

By GABRIELLA FAKHOURYFor such a young team with more than

half made up of sophomores, girls’ water polo has been connecting as a team as they start their season with a 9-2 record.

Although the season has started off with a close to undefeated record, the team feels they have difficult games coming later on in the season.

“The girls did not play club water polo in the summer or winter, therefore, we will be an average team: 50 percent wins and 50 percent losses,” coach Rosalie Creighton said.

Having the team play club during the off-season is important to Creighton. She feels her team lacks skill without all the practice.

“I only have two out of 22 girls who play year round. This means we will not be able to compete with good teams, ” Creighton said.

Creighton goes on to say the two players, sophomore Mackenzie Mock and junior Julia Hester, who played club during the off- season, are going to be the backbone of the team.

However, playing year-round, club and high school, Mock, a starter since her freshman year and only sophomore starter this year, set a record of 38 goals out of 50 attempts her freshman year winning her the Rookie of the Year award. Mock scored 22 goals out of her 31 attempts so far this

season, a solid amount for a center defender. “I am very dedicated to the team and

always work hard at practice no matter what,” Mock said.

Mock has played water polo year-round for the last four years after alumni Taylor Reeves, who also played water polo convinced Mock to join. As the only starting sophomore, Mock plays an important role acting as a main defender. She is also able to make shots from 10 yards out.

Junior Eleanor Clark scoring 35 goals so

far this season, Hester scoring 19 goals and senior Nichole Clayton with 24 goals have been the lead attack of the team keeping at least eight point lead in each of their games.

Goalie Jenna Layton has a solid season so far with 49 saves after only two years of playing water polo.

“I think we are going to shock some teams this year. People think of us as an average team, but I think if we work hard, we can be a solid team,” Layton said.

As the oldest player and captain on the

team, Clayton is the motivation that pushes the team to work their hardest and strive to become better every single practice and game. Coming to high school as a swimmer, Creighton convinced Clayton to join the water polo team. Making the team her freshman year, it was the first time she had ever played the sport.

“Being a senior on such a young team has its ups and downs. I can see a strong future for the younger girls as we improve together. Being a senior, I have to fulfill a strong leadership position as captain,” Clayton said.

The most anticipated game for the team is the rivalry game versus Lake Nona. After losing to them 0-10 in the Pre-season Classic, the girls plan on a difficult game. Over the last few years, Lake Nona has become a rival in both girls and boys water polo.

Tournament wise the team has been dominating. In the Wildcat Invitational, the girls played and won all three games against St. Thomas Aquinas, Coral Gables and Suncoast. Traveling to Boca Raton for the St. Andrews Invitational the past weekend the girls left with two wins against Saint Thomas and Tracy Mourning Senior High, but lost against Olympia and Gulliver.

“The Lake Nona game is the most exciting and nerve racking game for our team. They have become a rival for us and we really look forward to the close match we always have against each other,” Clayton said.

The Lake Nona game is on April 10 at 6 p.m. at Wadeview Pool. The next home game is March 19 against Winter Springs.


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[The reason I chose this college is because] I needed a college and I could only think of UCF. And I spent the $70 my parents gave me for Ivy League applications on Chick-fil-a.

I chose it because it has the major I want to study and it is not too far from home. I plan on studying sports medicine.

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6 Friday, May 10, 2013 hilights.org specialfeature hi-lightsWORDS OF ADVICE TO UNDERCLASSMEN?Don’t skip, high school is the easiest thing you will ever have to do.

Ian Hawkins Robinson, senior

WHO WAS YOUR INSPIRATION THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL/WHY?

My mom, she always wanted the best for me and to see me happy.Shaunique Breann Robbins, senior

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WORDS OF ADVICE TO UNDERCLASSMEN?It is never too late to be what you might have been.

Laya Alkhalil, senior

MOST MEMORABLE TEACHER OR CLASS?Burke, because she is like a parent to me. She is the only teacher I have ever been afraid to disappoint.

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I turn 18-years-old today, and I graduate in 19 days.

19 days. My 13 years in the Orange County

Public School system will end. I thought I couldn’t wait to be an adult and start college, but the more I think about it, I realize while I’m excited for the future, the last four years were not so bad. In fact, they were good.

The first day of freshman year, equipped with bangs and braces, I walked to the bus stop and the first thing I heard was a guy yelling profanities at our late bus. I thought, “This is high school, get used to it.”

After a few weeks, I realized campus was not the size of New York City, and I actually did not need public transport to get to class on time.

My eager-to-fit-in-freshman-self wanted to be a part of something that would look impressive for colleges.

I ran for sophomore secretary. I didn’t get that. Then I tried out for the cheer team; I wasn’t even sure what a herky was. The outcome of that is obvious.

Once I had failed magnificently twice in a two week period, it came to me. I didn’t have to be some super star who saved the world before bedtime. I needed to do what I liked and let the pieces fall into place. I liked writing, so I applied for newspaper staff. It’s clear where that got me. Read the editor position next to my byline.

Despite common belief that high school isn’t real life and it doesn’t matter, it does. High school can be petty and trivial, but students make high school what they want it to be. There are lots of options, take advantage of them. Even if being on the Hi-Lights staff pales in comparison to being a New York Times reporter, I’ve still gained vital life experience, and I’m having a lot more fun on Hi-Lights than any NYT reporter is.

If nothing else is motivating, high school is one big freebie, so take advantage of its opportunities.

For students sailing in the “I hate high school and don’t want to be here” boat, that’s legitimate, but high school is just four years; trying to have at least a mediocre time never killed anyone. At least, I think it’s highly unlikely.

As this article is scanned by the eyes of the student body, my childhood is rapidly sprinting in the other direction. It’s hard to believe that everything about the senior class’s world changes in 19 days. Although hearing music in the halls, seeing orange everywhere and breathing in that faint ketchup smell that never entirely leaves the cafeteria can be annoying, I’ll miss it.

I’m about to step off my Editor-In-Chief soap box for the last time. Here are my last two cents: Don’t flounder your high school years. Do something meaningful with them that you will not only remember, but will never forget.

Do something unforgettable

Lindsay Alexander, Editor-In-Chief

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hi-lightsnewspaperEDITORIAL BOARDEditor-In-Chief Lindsay AlexanderDesign Editor Anna Marie BoriaCopy Editor Karina FloresBusiness Manager Lizzy GordonIndex Editor Delanee BoganWebmaster Bridgette Norris

STAFFERS Cooper Brock, Meghan Cotton, Jackson Crumbly, Conor Curry, Thomas Egan, Gabriella Fakhoury, Chase Gardner, Kaley Gilbert, Austin Hall, Josh Halloran, Sam Holleman, Jordan Knight, Ciara McCoy, Tommy McDonald, Mackenzie Mock, Olivia Quatrone, Lia Villar, Gavin Waters

OTHERAdviser Renee Burke Principal Margaret McMillen

Editorial Policy POLICY STATEmENT

Hi-Lights is a student publication of William R. Boone High School, 1000 E. Kaley Ave., Orlando, Florida, 32806. The ideas and views of the aforementioned students and faculty are not those of Boone or the Orange County School Board. Opinions expressed in unsigned editorials are those of the editorial board, who determine the content. Opinions expressed in columns are those of the authors.

Comments, letters, stories and ideas are welcome and encouraged under the following: 1. The material is not obscene or

libelous 2. The material is signed

The staff reserves the right to edit letters for grammar, length, punctuation, accuracy, invasion of privacy and potential disruption of the school.SCHOLASTIC ASSOCIATIONSHi-Lights is associated with Florida Scholastic, American Scholastic, Columbia Scholastic and National Scholastic Press Associations and Quill and Scroll.

OUR mISSIONThis paper is a quality product whose sole purpose is to pursue the truth, and to provide information and factual news pertaining to Boone and the community around it. Any questions or comments can be directed to (407) 893-7200, extension 6012614 or Room 224, as well as by email to [email protected]. If you find any errors, please call our offices or visit us.

Low integrity, no respect “Who posted

that?” “She got suspended?” “Wow, he doesn’t seem like the person to do that.” Comments like these are becoming too common throughout campus; it appears as though integrity is rapidly declining among high school students.

Academic dishonesty, racy photos, inappropriate posts and lewd behavior plague the generation. As the new “Plugged-in” generation copes with the increasing use of social media and a changing society, where these actions are apparently deemed acceptable. Reality television shows like The Real World or The Jersey Shore depict questionable behavior without showing lasting consequences.

Students need to step back and evaluate their choices, and stop making rash decisions that could potentially embarrass them or produce unwanted consequences. One’s behavior on and off-line affects one’s reputation among peers and teachers, generates serious consequences and has lasting effects on life after high school.

Understandably, high school is a time to make mistakes and learn and grow from them, but it seems obvious that some mistakes should be avoided, seeing as the consequences outweigh the lesson learned. As many of us know, the Class of 2013 is still suffering the consequences from the famed, last day of school in 2010 (including the unusual combo of water balloons and pepper spray).

A tweet like “Aww man, almost got arrested! lol #ohwell” can be seen as a way to boost one’s “bad boy persona,” but really it reads “I made a very irresponsible decision and almost suffered the consequences #goingtoregretthislater.”

Although it is behind a computer

screen, a tweet, post or picture is attached to one’s name, which carries one’s reputation. An impulsive post can affect how others perceive one’s character and how seriously one is taken in the future. Students cannot always determine what is a joke or an exaggeration.

At school, one can be seen as the straight-A responsible club leader, but online one portrays himself as the hardcore partier, accompanied with pictures as proof. How are one’s peers supposed to determine which version to believe and respect? Reckless behavior and inappropriate comments are not taken lightly. Such things can result in disciplinary actions at school, such as referrals, suspensions or expulsions.

Certain things are better left unsaid on and off the web, as it could cost someone their reputation.

Unfortunately, teenagers gossip and rumors spread. And whether one likes to acknowledge it or not, teachers and administration are like omnipresent watchers of hallways and classrooms. One would not want a teacher writing a recommendation letter with a rumor of one’s scandalous spring break in the back of their head.

Academic dishonesty is one example of behavior that has taken on a new level, becoming more prevalent. Teachers and other adults keep this in mind and will question one’s character.

This goes beyond high school. Soon, employers will take notice of one’s behavior on and off-line, which can decide between being employed or job-less. As early as college, professors will not be as forgiving as high school teachers. High school teachers seem to disregard reckless or rude behavior as juvenile shenanigans, but once one walks across the stage at graduation that excuse is no longer applicable.

Next time, before typing that tweet, posting that photo or acting obnoxious at school, think about what peers, a future boss, grandma or more threatening, your mother, would think. Would they approve?

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I feel like [Boone] isn’t the worst school, there’s more bullying, threats, and trying to be “cool.” They joke about these things, but it’s not funny.

Travis Snethen, senior

I think it’s teenagers in general. It has become more of a morality and respect thing. It used to stay at home, but now it’s affecting the school.

Hope Garcia-Chavez, junior

It isn’t just Boone and it isn’t just teenagers. It’s more society trying to make other people into what they think they are supposed to be.

Veronica Mahoney, freshman

teens ask someone on a date through text

use the Internet for things they would not say in person

use the Internet to end relationships

1 in 10 teens spend more than 3 hours online a day,which is equal to 25% of the hours one is awake.

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Reference Drug use 41%

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14% Violence

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What do you think about student integrity on campus?

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FRENCH HONOR SOCIETY OFFERS TUTORING The French Honor Society is offering sessions for students in need of French tutoring. Students may also have a one-on-one session with Mrs. Ballentine or Dr. Mami. Tutoring is available on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays in rooms 10.205 and 10.209 from 6:45 a.m. to 7:45 a.m.

YEARBOOK SALES CONTINUE Yearbooks are currently on sale for $70. Payment plans are available. To purchase a book, one may use school pay or go to Room 224.

3 Apps students needDropboxFree • iPhone onlyAllows students to access any file that is saved to the Dropbox account; items are accessible from every device Dropbox is installed, along with web access.

myHomeworkFree• iPhone & Android Helps students stay organized by creating a calendar for when they have assignments due and what they have to work on each night.

Share Your BoardFree • iPhone & Android Use this app to take a picture of the classroom whiteboard, make it into a readable PDF, add your own notes and send to friends. Capturing, processing and sharing whiteboard data is available with this app. Allows one to save every idea that pops up in a meeting, a brainstorming session or a class. This app is very useful to students who don’t have the fastest handwriting and cannot keep up with the teacher’s lecture. Students can easily capture an image of the whiteboard or Powerpoint slide and take notes with this app.

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A delectable aroma fills the air as one walks into the lively restaurant of napkins rain down over the customers. With authentic Greek music playing to accompany the Greek decor, one is instantly transported to Greece.

Taverna Opa, located in the heart of Pointe Orlando is as much of an experience as it is a restaurant. With the electric atmosphere, Opa is the perfect place to enjoy cuisine just as tasteful as the atmosphere is entertaining.

With bold and colorful plants placed around the restaurant and Greek decor in every corner, Opa succeeds in keeping the Greek experience authentic and traditional.

Opa, in Greek culture, means a password that conveys the festive Greek spirit; the restaurant lives up to its name.

If looking for an intimate dinner with a significant other, Opa is not the place. Its atmosphere is better suited for large parties who do not mind the

festive-style celebrations occurring around them.

Due to the popularity of the restaurant, service is not as quick as one would like. To distract from the wait, one is thoroughly entertained by the belly dancers, the Greek house music and the occasional customer invitational dancing on tables that occurs each night.

One can preserve the unique experience of dining at Taverna Opa by buying professionally taken photos and key chains by the their hired photographer. Prices for group photos are $21 and key chains are $10.

Complimentary homemade humus with pita bread is provided before the main course. The humus comes with a pestle and has an unique taste. The freshly made warm garlic pita bread compliments it flawlessly.

Opa offers a range of traditional Greek-style appetizers ranging from $5 to $21 including Tzatziki ($5), Taramosalta ($5) and Spanakopita ($7).

Tzatziki is a Greek homemade strained yogurt. It is also one of Opa’s signature appetizers. Opa’s version is fresh with crisp cucumbers, infused

with garlic, dill and evoo. The Tzatziki is served with freshly baked pita bread.

Opa’s dinner selections range from $15 to $39 including filet mignon and a traditional steak kebob.

The kebob is stuffed with green and red peppers and literally overflowing with flavor. The kebob is accompanied by Greek rice and boiled seasoned potatoes with a lemon wedge.

Opa offers family style dining options for groups of four or more. The prices for the family style dining is $25 a person. This alternative style has a separate menu designed to be shared and to provide a variety of dishes to experience the flavors of Greek cuisine.

Since Opa is an authentic Greek restaurant, if one is not used to the style of food or if one is not willing to try something new, then getting conventional dishes would be best.

The flavors and spices highlighted in Opa’s dishes may be too strong for someone not accustomed to the Greek style of cooking.

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YEARBOOK RELEASE DATEOn May 10, seniors who pre-ordered, may pick up their Legend yearbook outside the media center during lunch. Underclassmen can pick up after school. Students must have a pic-ture ID and can only pick up their own book.

TRACK SET FOR METROSThe track team will head to metro prelims on March 20, at Showalter Field. The meet will

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Golf is all but sub-par

By THOMAS EGAN

Coming off a 5-1 start, the boys’ golf team is looking to make a run at regionals, a goal that they have not attained since 2007.

“Our goal for the rest of the year is to advance to the regional tournament. In order to do that, we must place in the top three at the district tournament,” head coach Todd Gregory said.

The team placed fourth at the East Metro Conference meet at North Shore. Junior Clinton Nickerson led the team, shooting an 82 through 18 holes.

“If the Boone teams from 10 years ago could see us, I think they’d be proud,” Nickerson said. “We have the potential to go places with our scores.”

Nickerson shoots a 42 average through 9-hole rounds.

The team that advanced to the regional tournament in 2007 was composed mostly of seniors and went on to place in the top 10 at states.

The team has not placed in the top three at the district tournament in five years, but they hope to continue to improve and place this year.

“I think the team has progressively gotten better throughout the season. At this point, we’re doing well, but we can definitely do better by the end of the season,” senior Tyler Stokes said.

Stokes averages 46 in 9-hole rounds thus far and shot an 84 at Metros.

“[My hopes for the year] are to play better and hopefully win at districts,” sophomore Joshua Maldonado said.

Maldonado shoots an average of 42 through 9-hole rounds.

For senior Lisangelee Velazquez of the girls team, this season has proven to be a test of her dedication to the sport.

Velazquez is the oldest of the two girls on the team. Due to an illness, sophomore Christen Sheffield, Velazquez’s only teammate, was absent for the first two matches against Wekiva and Winter Park.

“We may not win, but I always stay positive,” Velazquez said. “Matches are to enjoy the sport, not necessarily to compete, but to work hard.”

Four members are required to earn a team score, so the girls’ team cannot place, but Velazquez averages 72 through 9 holes in matches.

A common goals between the girls’ and boys’ teams is to improve and go as far as possible in district play. The tournament is scheduled for Oct. 15.

TEE OFF. At the North Shore East Metro golf meet, senior Thomas Green-Seall drives the ball. “[This year’s team] is the strongest team we’ve had in four years,” Green-Seall said. Green-Seall shot an 88 through 18 holes at the meet.

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Players work to surpass past teams

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Best wishes from the Gardiner family of Boone Graduates

Bill Gardiner - Class of 1953

Scott Gardiner - Class of 1983

Andy Gardiner - Class of 1987

COACH FONTAINE HOLDS WRESTLING MEETING There IS a meeting for all parents who have students interested in wrestling this year in the 700 building classroom at 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 10. To contact Coach Fontaine with questions, email [email protected].

SWIMMING FINISHES REGULAR SEASONSwimming has finished their regular season, coming out 7-2. They compete in

metros on Oct. 16, and those who move onto districts will compete on Oct. 26.

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