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THOMAS EGAN

1701 Pepperidge Dr.Orlando, FL 32806

[email protected](407) 443-2817

May 16, 2013

Jeff JohnstonFranchised Restaurant OperatorChick-fil-A2885 S Orange AveOrlando, FL 32806

Dear Mr. Johnston:

Chick-fil-A may be seeking someone who is able to function as a member of a team, address customers with respect and respond well to instruction. If you are, please accept and consider the enclosed resumé for a cashier position in which I am able to serve.

As a staffer on my high school newspaper, I was responsible for meeting strict deadlines, work-ing with other members of the staff and following instruction from a hierarchy of leaders. I am able to fit in any team structure effectively because of this.

I am able to take responsibility or many tasks and perform well in pressured environments due to my training in working to meet these deadlines in a timely manner. I have worked both as a member of a group and as an individual on this staff and I believe my skills may be very useful.

Thank you for considering me for the position. Although this resumé does demonstrate many of my abilities, I believe that you could better get to know me through a personal interview. I am available to meet at any time in the near future. Thank you and I look forward to hearing from you.

Respectfully yours,

Thomas Egan

Enclosed: resumé

THOMAS EGAN

1701 Pepperidge Dr.Orlando, FL 32806

[email protected](407) 443-2817

ObjectiveTo use my skills to effectively function as a member of the Chick-fil-A staff and to respectfully serve the needs of the customers.

EducationGraduated from William R. Boone High SchoolGraduation Date: May 2013G.P.A. 3.00. Top 25% of class.

ExperienceNewspaper Staff Member, Hometown High School •Aug 2010 - Aug 2011. Researched information for news articles using library and Web sources. Composed and edited informational articles, columns, editorials, and advertising copy. •Aug 2012 - Aug 2013. Worked for a short period as the section editor of Campus & Lo-cal. Wrote articles, designed pages, and took photographs.

Activities/AwardsExtracurricular Activities

•Varsity Water Polo Team •Chemistry Club (Secretary) •Varsity Swim TeamAwards •AP Scholar Award •Most Improved Player (2012) •Best All Around (Camp Orlando, awarded to staff) •Duke T.I.P.S. participant •Most School Spirit (Senior Superlative)

ReferencesMrs. Renee BurkeMike FloodRosalie CreightonBarry Creighton

TweetsSelf-Analytical Evaluation @self_evaluationHow did you get started in journalism? What have you learned in this course this year? Provide specific examples regarding: actual production skills, deadlines, team-work, journalism ethics and dedication. How can you use these in the future?

Thomas Egan @NotThomasEgan

@self_evaluation I first became involved in the journalism program when I signed up for the Journalism 1 class for my freshman year of high school. I enjoyed taking the class and working in all of the aspects of being a journalist, such as going about school with the other students searching for photo oppor-tunities, designing pages and writing stories to go through the editing process. I thought the process through which a story went while being edited was cool and I enjoyed the atmosphere, so I decided to apply for a staffer position on the Hi-Lights newspaper staff. I left staff after my first year because I didn’t really think I was cut out for it and I didn’t think I was mature enough to handle the stress of the deadlines or the work that needed to be put into the newspaper. I decided to apply once more for my senior year of high school after I had a successful academic junior year and was feeling more confident about my ability to perform on staff. I have learned in my time as a senior on staff that I still have to mature and improve my ability to meet deadlines. I still did struggle to meet deadlines and often ended up leaving stories till the last minute. It put a damper on the spirits of the staff and hindered the production of a quality newspaper. Deadlines aren’t something to be met at the last minute. One should prepare for the deadline early on so that there is time to create a quality piece of work and to ensure that the deadline is met.I’ve learned that one’s own performance can hinder or help the performance of the team as well. Others may have to pick up after you or fix your mistakes. This puts more pressure on them and puts pressure on the morale of the staff.In order to be a true asset to the staff, I must be dedicated entirely to the news-paper that is being made. Anything less will result in an imperfect product.Newspaper was a valuable course to take because it helped prepare me for the realities of a job. Jobs require full dedication and cooperative teamwork. Deadlines aren’t an option and I have to be on time or early. Newspaper has showed me where I fall short and what I have to work on as I go to college and apply for jobs.

TweetsReflection One @firstreflectionChoose what you consider to be your most SIGNIFICANT WORK for the publica-tion this year.Write a complete analysis of why this is your best work. Include first draft and final piece PDF.


@firstreflection I believe that my “Sleep deprivation plagues students” story was my most significant work of the year because it was the story in which I was most pleased with the final product. I think that the stylistic elements of the story and the alternative copy were the best that I made. I had to apply more of my knowledge of design for this story than I had to for any other. I had to COB several items and I had to tweak and create my own secondary coverage.The first draft left a lot that still had to be done. Through many of the stages of the editing process, there were many notes and edits written on the page because there were still quite a few mistakes. I rarely had to work with much of my own alter-native copy and I honestly wasn’t extremely adept at designing. It was definitely a learning experience for me, but I believe that the final product was worth the work.I had to interview Mrs. Teresa King, the AP Psychology teacher, for some infor-mation on the story itself. I applied much of my knowledge from that class to write about the effects that sleep deprivation can have on a student’s body and mind. I liked the aesthetics of the page itself. I think the colors, the text and the secondary coverage worked well together and I was very pleased with the content of the article.

TweetsThomas Egan @NotThomasEgan

@firstreflection this is the first draft: pic.twitter.com/F1R3tDr9fT


@firstreflection here’s the final copy: pic.twitter.com/f14ALPDF

Andrew Hungerford1141 S. Osceola Ave.Orlando, FL 32806studio: [email protected]

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Sleep deprivation plagues students

By THOMAS EGANWhen thinking of major hindrances

to students’ lives, one would be surprised to find lack of sleep to be a leading health concern.

High school students’ time is filled with many activities, such as school, homework, sports and a social life. This leads to sleep being put on the back burner, which negatively affects a student’s performance in school, safety at the wheel and health.

“If you aren’t getting enough rest, you won’t be able to think clearly and you can’t perform well on tests,” AP Psychology teacher Teresa King said.

Sleep is a key element that affects one’s cognitive state and its functions. Losing sleep impairs attention, alertness, concentration, reasoning and problem solving. Sleep deprivation negatively affects learning efficiency and harms a student’s performance in school.

During sleep, a person goes through a sleep cycle, which helps consolidate memories in the mind. Without going through these cycles, one can have difficulty remembering what he learned in school the day before.

“I am not able to focus when I haven’t had enough sleep,” Sophomore Class president Wesley Harper said. “I believe it’s a big problem for high school students.”

For high school students who are just starting to drive, sleep loss can be dangerous. Drowsiness slows reaction time just as much as drinking. Fatigue-related accidents and crash-related deaths are most common in the 25 and under age demographic.

“I always want to close my eyes or rest my head,” junior Kaley Knapp said. “[Students] can never focus because

Avoid drinking caffeine at least two hours before going to bed or at all after lunchtime.

It is important to maintain a regular bedtime, even on the weekends. The body needs a balance between sleep time and awake time.

Avoid reading or watching TV before bed. The light and sounds make it diffi cult to fall asleep.

Sleep is easier when the bedroom is completely dark. This includes turning off the computer and TV.

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Tradition unites classes

Edgewater got it,” Kittrell said.The hiding and stealing of the totem

pole is a cycle. After the juniors steal it from the seniors, the seniors steal it back. Once homecoming comes all bets are off. The fight for the totem pole can get pretty competitive.

“[We got it back] partly through intimidation. The juniors took it back to us after they got scared,” senior Dillon Knox said.

Finding the totem pole can also be a challenge; usually it does not stay in one place for long.

“If you get it, you put it in a super secretive spot. Usually only four people know. If someone finds out you have to move it fast so they lose the trail,” junior Kevin Irwin said.

There are different methods for retrieving the totem pole, but all require a certain amount of stealth.

“You have to be sneaky. One night we went out all dressed in black,” Moore said.

But retrieving the totem pole raises certain issues as well.

“We got a group of guys together.

It’s really heavy. It’s like seven feet tall and 70 pounds. You come up with a play to get it and if it doesn’t work out you run,” Irwin said.

The totem pole tradition is looked forward to by both seniors and juniors.

“Last year was really fun because we stole it before the class of 2012 expected us too. It was right before graduation and they were at their grad parties. It was also fun trying to hunt for it when it got stolen back,” senior Emily Porterfield said.

Although not everyone is as enthusiastic about it as others.

“I think the totem pole tradition is extremely overrated and not as much fun as it used to be. But it sure is nice to see it during the homecoming parade on the senior float,” senior Shelbee Simmons said.

Despite differences in opinion, overall, it brings the senior and junior classes together.

“It raises a lot of pride within the senior class and eventually unites the juniors and seniors as one,” Knox said.

The totem tradition is a rite of passage for the juniors as they “step-up” as seniors. For the seniors it is symbolic; one of the ways they mark their final year of high school on the top of the totem pole.

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we’re always so tired.”Sleep loss can even affect a person’s

appearance and health. When the body doesn’t get enough “beauty sleep”, it releases the stress hormone cortisol. In excess amounts, cortisol breaks down skin collagen, a protein that keeps skin smooth and elastic.

According to a Feb. 10, 2009 poll by the National Sleep Foundation, only 20 percent of high school students get the recommended nine hours of sleep on school nights and one in four report sleeping in class.

“[After I don’t get enough sleep] I don’t really pay attention and I can’t remember anything that happens,” freshman Noah Hughes said.

For teens who struggle with sleep loss, students should try to abstain from TV and other forms of entertainment in their bedroom and cutting out caffeine from their diet after lunch.

Sleep is an important part of the high school stage in a person’s life. It is during deep sleep that a person’s body releases growth hormones allowing him to grow and mature.

An NSF study shows that most people require at least seven to eight hours of sleep per night. If one is not getting enough sleep, he should adjust his schedule and set a regular bedtime.

SENIOR PRIDE. From left to right: Elizabeth Cargo, Shelbee Simmons, Emily Nusbickel, Bridgette Norris, Nichole Clayton, Alexandra Clayton and Maribeth Collins.. “[The totem pole] represents our class as a whole”. Simmons said. The totem pole is always a part of the Senior Class fl oat during the homecoming parade.

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rest my head,” junior Kaley Knapp said. “[Students] can never focus because

According to the NSF, 28% of high school students report falling asleep in class at least once a week.

Avoid eating before going to sleep. A person’s last meal should be at least two hours before bed.

24 hour sleep deprivation = 0.1 blood alcohol level

8 Friday, November 9, 2012 hilights.org featurestories hi-lightsFRENCH TUTORINGFrench Honor Society is offering tutoring to any students taking French who need help with their studies. Students can have a one-on-one session with Mrs. Ballentine or Dr. Mami. French Tutoring is available on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays in rooms 10.205 or 10.209 from 6:45 a.m. to 7:15 a.m.

A WARMER WINTER There will be a winter clothing drive for the homeless from Nov. 12-16. Boone students can donate their spare winter attire in the collection box in Room 230. Items that can be donated include blankets, jackets, socks, scarves and other winter wear.

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• A B.A.C. of 0.1 is 0.05 above the legal limit for minors to operate motor vehicles

• Symptoms at a B.A.C. of 0.1 include gross motor control, staggering and slurred speech

TweetsReflection Two @numero_dosChoose what you consider to be the piece that could STILL USE WORK. What did you learn, how did the work evolve from the first effort to finished piece. Include first draft and final piece PDF.


@numero_dos I believe that my “Greek taverna serves foreign flavors” story was the story which was most in need of improvement. I thought that the story was really met with obstacles through the whole editing process. It was during this deadline that much of the content of the server was deleted. I had a folder of photos I had tak-en at Zorba’s the night of the restaurant review which was lost at the time. I had to rely on Lia and Gabi to take photos for me and place them in the story for the review to go to deadline. It really hindered the story through the editing process because I couldn’t final until I had my graphic placed. The actual article wasn’t too faulty, but I don’t think it was one of my best. I wasn’t very skilled at writing a restaurant review so I referenced Josh’s article many times for assistance in writing. This story was the first restaurant review I had ever written so I actually didn’t know because I also never read any restaurant reviews in the paper.I think if I could work on it still, I would have made sure to get my own picture to be on the page and I would definitely make sure that I went to final edits sooner than I did. My inability to finish my work in a timely manner was a recurring problem for me.


@numero_dos this is the first draft: pic.twitter.com/F1R3tDr9fT42


@numero_dos here’s the final copy: pic.twitter.com/f14ALPDF42

hi-lights artsentertainment 21Friday, March 15, 2013 hilights.org

AVID FAMILY NIGHTCurrent and prospective AVID students are welcome at AVID Family Night on March 19, from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the freshman/sophomore cafeteria. To attend, please be sure to bring your completed AVID application to family night and RSVP by emailing Natalie Markey at [email protected]. Applications are available in Student Services.

SHIRT OFF YOUR BACKThe Spanish Club is collecting long or short-sleeved cotton button-down shirts in good

condition for men and women to donate to the Farmworkers Association. The shirts are needed to protect farmworkers from the sun and other elements. Shirts can be sent to Connie Heiselman in Room 10.203.

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By THOMAS EGAN

Upon entering Zorba’s Greek Taverna, one is faced with a variety of fresh foreign elements which overwhelm the senses of sight and smell.

Zorba’s is located at the intersection of Kirkman Road and Conroy Road, near Universal Studios and is about a 20 minute drive from downtown Orlando.

The Greek restaurant contains a multitude of different Meditteranean sights, smells and sounds, all of which help add to the exotic atmosphere that gives the restaurant its unique style.

Entrees range from $11-$19, but a wide selection of wraps, sandwiches and salads offered at a more inexpensive price allow the consumer to enjoy the foreign selection without dropping too much money on a large meal.

The restaurant is fully equipped for all age demographics. A sports bar is available for adults who wish to sit back, relax and watch a basketball game, and the menu is fit for children as well.

The menu lists different types of food: vegetarian, fish, beef, chicken and pork. On the exotic side, The Red Snapper ($18) is a rare dish, marinated with Greek seasoning and served fully intact with sautéed vegetables

Greek taverna serves foreign fl avorsLocal restaurant offers fresh food, pleasant atmosphere

and spinach orzo. The Snapper is topped with diced red pepper, parsely, green onions, and lemon juice. For a more American-style dish, Zorba’s offers the Pastitsio ($11), an enjoyable combination of macaroni and ground beef seasoned with Zorba’s herbs.

For a less expensive meal, the Chicken Gyro ($7) is marinated chicken grilled on an open fire and wrapped in pita bread. It is one of six wraps available. Zorba’s Salad ($10), the signature Greek salad crowned with gyro meat, is a delicious and healthy option for customers who aren’t looking for a big meal.

For a delicious after-dinner treat, Zorba’s has several different inexpensive desserts. The Chocolate Baklava ($3), chocolate walnuts, cinnamon, cloves and honey, is one of seven inexpensive and delicious dessert items.

Perhaps the most unique feature of the Zorba’s experience is the hookah bar. An assortment of over 20 different flavors of shisha, including double apple, vanilla, mango, mint and watermelon are available from the hookah bar for $10 and shisha refills are $5.

Zorba’s delicious menu and cultural elements make it one of the most unique dining experiences in Orlando. The rich food and Mediterranean atmosphere leave customers satisfied, earning the restaurant four stars.

OPA!. One can enjoy Mediterranean -style cuisine including beef tenderloin shish kabobs marinated with a special blend of herbs at Zorba’s Greek Taverna. “[The kabob] was good and the Greek food was really authentic,” senior Krystal Lopes said. The dish costs $15 and is served with sauteed onions.

Where: 4898 S. Kirkman Rd.,Orlando, FL 32811

When: Sun.-Thurs.11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Fri. & Sat.9 a.m. - 10 p.m.

How much: Entrees: $11 - $19 Sandwiches/wraps: $6-$8Salads: $7-$12Kabobs: $14-$28Appetizers: $4-$11Beverages: soft drinks, free refi lls

Extras: hookah bar for legal adults and sports bar for 21+ customers.

Online: www.zorbasgreektaverna.com

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TweetsReflection Three @Str8_3rd_ReflexinLook back at all of the pictures you’ve taken. Find three you are proud of and size them to 24px36p. What is it about each photo that makes you proud of it? At the end of the paragraph provide the photo name as saved in the photo folder on the server.


@Str8_3rd_Reflexin here’s the first pic pic.twitter.com/f14ALPDF43 I chose this photo because I think the lighting of the classroom on the girl really makes for a good portrait shot. The fact that she is so well defined and the back-ground is so blurred and out-of-focus puts all the focus on her. I was surprised how well the lighting served to make the main point of interest the girl. english 2-13_thomas033


@Str8_3rd_Reflexin here’s the second pic pic.twitter.com/p1c43porT When I photographed the JV Baseball game, the sky was dark and it really helped the lighting of the shots I took. The players are so well defined in each image. I liked this photo particularly because I got this picture the instant before he swung the bat and I think it captures the intensity of the moment. jvbaseball 2-13_thomas0054

TweetsThomas Egan @NotThomasEgan@Str8_3rd_Reflexin here’s the third pic pic.twitter.com/p1c43p0r3 This is my favorite photo I took this year. The coaches and players allowed me to take photos from just outside the boundary of the court, so I got to get inside the fence. Photographing tennis and golf were similar learning experiences for me because I took a lot of photos to get the moment right before the player made contact with the ball. This photo took many tries, but I finally managed to get the shot right before he swung the racket. tennis 2-13_thomas0038

TweetsReflection Four @ANewHopeHow were you an asset to this staff and the 2013 edition of the Hi-Lights? Describe the extent of your commitment to the publication. Cite specifica examples.


@ANewHope I believe that I was an asset to the staff because I managed to accomplish most of my stories on my own. Rarely did I ever rely on anyone else to get an interview or take a photo for me. On the rare occasion that I did need someone’s assistance, I tried my best to show my appreciation and make sure it didn’t happen again and there was nothing I could do to get the infor-mation myself. I also was instrumental (I think) in helping the staff to win “Best All Around” at Camp Orlando. Cooper, Josh and I really worked quite hard on that dance and the personas we built for ourselves in both the time leading up to the performance, the performance itself, and the remainder of camp worked very well with the total dynamic of the camp. It felt good to win camp and I think it was our greatest actual contribution to the staff this year.I think I showed a strong commitment to the staff and the newspaper. I made friends very easily with everybody and I was willing to work more towards the end of the deadline to make sure my story didn’t get pulled or hold up the newspaper. When I was very behind on my golf story, I came in during first period every day of the deadline week to catch up and create a good story. I would do so again if I needed to.

TweetsReflection Five @ThePortfolioStrikesBack

What problems or hardships did you face this year? What did you learn from the situation and how would you handle those problems if they arose again? Overall, how do you feel you handled the situation?


@ThePortfolioStrikesBack The problem I was confronted with most during my time on staff was my difficulty with meeting the required deadlines. Newspaper is a difficult class and a huge responsibility. I don’t think I was mentally prepared for the amount of time and work I would need to commit to stay on top of things. My performance level fluctuated. Sometimes, I think I do very well and other times, I can fall behind. Being my senior year, I was mentally set to go through the time on cruise control, coasting through my classes till the end of the year. Instead, this year turned out to be the hardest one yet. This served as quite the lesson for me. I learned that I must always approach tasks with 100 percent focus and dedica-tion. I surely won’t be making the mistake I made this year in college. I think that I could’ve handled the stress of staff much better than I did. I real-ly changed from last year to this. I was far more apathetic than I would desire, but I don’t think I was a hindrance to the paper and I think I did contribute quite a bit.

TweetsReflection Six @RevengeoftheSix

At the mid-term, you were asked, “What are your three goals for the next semester AND how will you fulfill each one.” What were your goals AND how did you succeed (or not and why)? Be specific. Scan your mid-term into the document.


@RevengeoftheSix At the mid-term, my goals were to be on deadline for the remainder of the year, to make a great portfolio and to not make Mrs. Burke mad. Now for the first of those goals, it’s really a simple fact that I failed miser-ably. What was I even thinking? I didn’t make deadline at all and I should have anticipated that considering it was the final semester of my high school career and water polo season. I had little time between school, preparing for exams, newspaper and water polo. It was a tough time.I mostly managed to keep from infuriating Mrs. Burke until the final May Issue. That’s when it really hit the fan. The whole staff fell apart for about three weeks and the newspaper really suffered. I would be lying if I said that I didn’t play a crucial role in making Mrs. Burke mad.As for the portfolio, I will have to see how this turns out. It’s pretty excel-lent so far. If I could use one word to describe my portfolio so far, it would

be radical. pic.twitter.com/f14ALPDF43

TweetsReflection Seven @thisonebetternotsuckLook at the CSPA Gold Circle List. Choose three items you would like to enter. Provide the entry number, your selection title, the page number and issue date. Also give a brief paragraph of why you would like that piece to represent you. Submit a thumbnail.


@thisonebetternotsuck I think that this is my best piece. I put a lot of work into it and the article and writ-ing itself is probably the best I have ever done. I think the stylistics and format of the writing is the best I’ve done. Also, I really like my photo of Thomas right after his swing.

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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.

photo/THOMAS EGAN

Players work to surpass past teams

18 Friday, October 5, 2012 hilights.org sportsstories hi-lights

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.

I would like this story to represent me because it was my best secondary coverage and design. The whole design element and writing and the COB of Josh work very well together. Also, the page was in color and I liked that.

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@thisonebetternotsuck I am choosing this story to represent me because I think that it was such a fun story to write. I also like the secondary coverage of a profile of Bigfoot and the COB of the Loch Ness Monster.

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8 Friday, December 14, 2012 hilights.org hi-lights

specialfeature ‘I think we’re more likely to have a zombie apocalypse than the world ending, [but] more in the sense of the bubonic plague.William King, U.S. History teacher

Conspiracy Theories question reality

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Bigfoot

The Bigfoot, or Sasquatch, is described as a large, hairy, two-legged humanoid beast between 6-to-10 feet tall and over 500 lbs. It is reported to inhabit the northwest region of North America.

Stories of a large, hairy “wildman” have dated back to the early 1800s.

By LIA VILLAR

Watching director Roland Emmerich’s 2012,

one cannot ignore the troubling scenes of the Californian earthquakes and meteor showers raining upon Earth.

The chaos that ensued on Earth in 2012, not only enhances “end of the world” beliefs, but for freshman Hailey Dragon, the world coming to an end is more than a possibility.

“I don’t believe it’s going to happen, but a part of me does.

There is so much scientific evidence to

back it up,” Dragon said.

The discussions on the end of the world comes

from the Mayan calendars that were used to track time

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By THOMAS EGAN

The myths of unknown creatures, despite the lack of any solid evidence, have entertained and stimulated the imaginations of people for centuries.

Bigfoot, werewolves, the Loch Ness Monster and El Chupacabra

are legendary creatures that have transcended pop culture and folklore. These legends have attracted a massive following all

across the world and have inspired TV shows, such as MonsterQuest, books and even a pseudoscience known as cryptozoology, the study of “hidden” animals and supernatural beings.

Stemming from recent sightings and discoveries, these “monsters” can be considered modern myths, but others have longer histories dating back centuries ago to ancient mythology, like the Yeti of the Himalayan mountains.

This purported beast, also known as

the Abominable Snowman, is rumored to stalk the high peaks of Nepal and Tibet and described as an ape-like, hairy creature that is taller than the average human male and walks on two feet. The Buddhist indigenous people told stories of a “Glacier Beast,” who they saw as the God of the Hunt.

The Loch Ness Monster, also called Nessie, became famous after Dr. Kenneth Wilson snapped the famed “Surgeon’s Photograph,” a blurry image of a dark figure, which he said was the Loch Ness Monster, protruding out of the water, in 1934.

The famous photograph of the Loch Ness Monster was revealed to be a hoax in 1975 by the Daily Telegraph. Dr. Wilson staged the photo with a small submarine. Most Bigfoot sightings have been revealed to be nothing more than men in hairy suits.

Despite the abundance of

Mythical monsters stalk imagination

cycles. These “Great Cycles” of the Mayan calendar add up to 5,125.36 years, hence the end of the world would occur on the winter solstice of 2012, which is Dec. 21.

Others, however, believe the end of the cycle means humanity will be introduced to a new age of enlightenment, manifested with significant mental and physical changes, rather than the world coming to an end.

“[2012 theories] are a bunch of hocus pocus. If we believe in 2012, then [we] might as well believe in Nostradamus. [He] was considered a fortune teller and came up with similar [beliefs],” U.S. History teacher William King said.

According to Time magazine scientist Sven Gronemeyer, the Mayan stone tablet’s inscriptions describe the return of a Mayan god of war.

“[This is like] the [year] 2k bug. [It] was another scare tactic. I think we’re more likely to have a zombie apocalypse than the world ending, [but] more in the sense of the bubonic plague,” King said.

The theory of the Year 2000 bug was a problem with the coding of computerized systems which people

Mayan myth inspires chaos

By ANNA MARIE BORIA

Conspiracy theories have had people questioning what is fact or fiction since the early days of the first millennium,

with the first theory recorded claiming Jesus was married

to Mary Magdalene. A more

eccent r i c theory

claims that the elites of the world are blood-drinking, shape-shifting reptilian humanoids whose only objective is to enslave the human race.

Conspiracy theories range from the existence of extraterrestrials to the end of the modern world. These theories have impacted the entertainment world in multiple ways. Sparking television programs spotlighting people with extraterrestrial encounters and

blockbusters such as the end of the world movie 2012.

A recent survey from U.S. News and World Report shows that 36 percent of people believe that aliens have visited the Earth, and over 80 percent believe the government has kept information about UFOs a secret from the public.

This shows, how much conspiracy theories can mold public opinion.

In recent history, multiple conspiracy

theories like the Manhattan atomic bomb testing Project have been proven to be fact which makes one wonder if current theories are really conspiracy.

Highlighting other popular conspiracy theories such as creatures, the Bermuda Triangle and the Illuminati, this special spread takes a deeper look into the theories that question reality.

feared would cause havoc affecting computers all over the world at the beginning of the year 2000. The problem was not only limited to computers, but to any device containing computer chips such as elevators or medical equipment.

Moreover, in Scientific American’s article, “NASA Crushes 2012 Mayan Apocalypse Claims,” Don Yeomans, head of the Near-Earth Objects Program Office at NASA/JPL, states that the Mayan calendar shows the ending of a cycle and the beginning of a new one.

“There’s [information] to back [2012] theories up. I’ve heard the planets aligning [and the Earth] blowing up. The aspect that it might happen is always a possibility,” Dragon said.

However, Yeomans explains that if a planetary alignment happens, there would be no tidal effects on the Earth.

Yet with accredited scientists disproving the Mayan calendar myths, Dragon remains skeptical.

“Part of me does believe in [2012]. [With Hurricane Sandy, I thought] it was ironic and [shows how] you can’t really prepare for [the end of the world],” Dragon said.

contradictory evidence, these legendary creatures will always hold a place in people’s imagination because of their mysterious attraction and the possibility of their existence.

N10 Sports Features.“Golf is all but sub-par”.pg. 18, October 15, 2012

N1 News Writing.“Sleep deprivation plagues students”.pg. 8, November 9, 2012

N1 News Writing.“Mythical monsters stalk imagination”.pg. 14, December 14, 2012

TweetsReflection Eight @ignoretheh8rsFor those who have been on staff before, look back at your previous portfolio. How have you grown in this class? What are some specific noticeable differences from year to year? Make specific connections and don’t be vague. Look at the design and overall quality of work.


@ignoretheh8rs I have grown in the newspaper class as a staffer because I am far more aware of what goes on and what I should be doing than I was as a soph-omore. I always felt like I walked around in a haze during my sophomore year whenever I look back. I was never as attentive as I am now and I think I suffered for it. Hopefully I can improve on that and change even more from this year, con-sidering I still need to grow and mature.By looking at my portfolio from last year, I believe I have made a huge improve-ment in my knowledge of design and photoshop. I recall that I thought my portfo-lio from my sophomore year was quite good, but looking at it now, I have such a disdain for it and it really encourages me to do better. I think my theme this year is much cleaner and more sophisticated than my soph-omore theme. I don’t even know what I was thinking. It wasn’t much of a theme, but I think I didn’t know what to do so I just settled on something. The grunge style that covered my old portfolio is not something I would approve of now.My writing has also improved. I think the level of diction that I can use now is superior to what I used back then and I don’t think I ramble as much as I did.

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sports ‘This is a really good quotable quote that no one else can say and it will really make Burke happy to read.John Doe, senior staffer

Comic books entertain imaginations

By ANNA MARIE BORIA

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

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Man builds comic empire

By ANNA MARIE BORIA

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By ANNA MARIE BORIA

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96percent of students use social media such as chatting, blogging and visiting other online communities.

59percent of students use social networking to talk about education-related topics online.

35percent of United States schooldistricts have student or teacher run blogs.

73percent of students use social networking to communicate with adults .

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I’m a frustrated actor. My goal is to beat Alfred Hitchcock in the number of cameos. I’m going to try and break his record. Stan Lee, comic book writer

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NBA Playoffs HEAT up

By ANNA MARIE BORIA




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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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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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specialfeature ‘I think we’re more likely to have a zombie apocalypse than the world ending, [but] more in the sense of the bubonic plague.William King, U.S. History teacher

Conspiracy Theories question reality

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Bigfoot

The Bigfoot, or Sasquatch, is described as a large, hairy, two-legged humanoid beast between 6-to-10 feet tall and over 500 lbs. It is reported to inhabit the northwest region of North America.

Stories of a large, hairy “wildman” have dated back to the early 1800s.

By LIA VILLAR

Watching director Roland Emmerich’s 2012,

one cannot ignore the troubling scenes of the Californian earthquakes and meteor showers raining upon Earth.

The chaos that ensued on Earth in 2012, not only enhances “end of the world” beliefs, but for freshman Hailey Dragon, the world coming to an end is more than a possibility.

“I don’t believe it’s going to happen, but a part of me does.

There is so much scientific evidence to

back it up,” Dragon said.

The discussions on the end of the world comes

from the Mayan calendars that were used to track time

in linear progressions within

By THOMAS EGAN

The myths of unknown creatures, despite the lack of any solid evidence, have entertained and stimulated the imaginations of people for centuries.

Bigfoot, werewolves, the Loch Ness Monster and El Chupacabra

are legendary creatures that have transcended pop culture and folklore. These legends have attracted a massive following all

across the world and have inspired TV shows, such as MonsterQuest, books and even a pseudoscience known as cryptozoology, the study of “hidden” animals and supernatural beings.

Stemming from recent sightings and discoveries, these “monsters” can be considered modern myths, but others have longer histories dating back centuries ago to ancient mythology, like the Yeti of the Himalayan mountains.

This purported beast, also known as

the Abominable Snowman, is rumored to stalk the high peaks of Nepal and Tibet and described as an ape-like, hairy creature that is taller than the average human male and walks on two feet. The Buddhist indigenous people told stories of a “Glacier Beast,” who they saw as the God of the Hunt.

The Loch Ness Monster, also called Nessie, became famous after Dr. Kenneth Wilson snapped the famed “Surgeon’s Photograph,” a blurry image of a dark figure, which he said was the Loch Ness Monster, protruding out of the water, in 1934.

The famous photograph of the Loch Ness Monster was revealed to be a hoax in 1975 by the Daily Telegraph. Dr. Wilson staged the photo with a small submarine. Most Bigfoot sightings have been revealed to be nothing more than men in hairy suits.

Despite the abundance of

Mythical monsters stalk imagination

cycles. These “Great Cycles” of the Mayan calendar add up to 5,125.36 years, hence the end of the world would occur on the winter solstice of 2012, which is Dec. 21.

Others, however, believe the end of the cycle means humanity will be introduced to a new age of enlightenment, manifested with significant mental and physical changes, rather than the world coming to an end.

“[2012 theories] are a bunch of hocus pocus. If we believe in 2012, then [we] might as well believe in Nostradamus. [He] was considered a fortune teller and came up with similar [beliefs],” U.S. History teacher William King said.

According to Time magazine scientist Sven Gronemeyer, the Mayan stone tablet’s inscriptions describe the return of a Mayan god of war.

“[This is like] the [year] 2k bug. [It] was another scare tactic. I think we’re more likely to have a zombie apocalypse than the world ending, [but] more in the sense of the bubonic plague,” King said.

The theory of the Year 2000 bug was a problem with the coding of computerized systems which people

Mayan myth inspires chaos

By ANNA MARIE BORIA

Conspiracy theories have had people questioning what is fact or fiction since the early days of the first millennium,

with the first theory recorded claiming Jesus was married

to Mary Magdalene. A more

eccent r i c theory

claims that the elites of the world are blood-drinking, shape-shifting reptilian humanoids whose only objective is to enslave the human race.

Conspiracy theories range from the existence of extraterrestrials to the end of the modern world. These theories have impacted the entertainment world in multiple ways. Sparking television programs spotlighting people with extraterrestrial encounters and

blockbusters such as the end of the world movie 2012.

A recent survey from U.S. News and World Report shows that 36 percent of people believe that aliens have visited the Earth, and over 80 percent believe the government has kept information about UFOs a secret from the public.

This shows, how much conspiracy theories can mold public opinion.

In recent history, multiple conspiracy

theories like the Manhattan atomic bomb testing Project have been proven to be fact which makes one wonder if current theories are really conspiracy.

Highlighting other popular conspiracy theories such as creatures, the Bermuda Triangle and the Illuminati, this special spread takes a deeper look into the theories that question reality.

feared would cause havoc affecting computers all over the world at the beginning of the year 2000. The problem was not only limited to computers, but to any device containing computer chips such as elevators or medical equipment.

Moreover, in Scientific American’s article, “NASA Crushes 2012 Mayan Apocalypse Claims,” Don Yeomans, head of the Near-Earth Objects Program Office at NASA/JPL, states that the Mayan calendar shows the ending of a cycle and the beginning of a new one.

“There’s [information] to back [2012] theories up. I’ve heard the planets aligning [and the Earth] blowing up. The aspect that it might happen is always a possibility,” Dragon said.

However, Yeomans explains that if a planetary alignment happens, there would be no tidal effects on the Earth.

Yet with accredited scientists disproving the Mayan calendar myths, Dragon remains skeptical.

“Part of me does believe in [2012]. [With Hurricane Sandy, I thought] it was ironic and [shows how] you can’t really prepare for [the end of the world],” Dragon said.

contradictory evidence, these legendary creatures will always hold a place in people’s imagination because of their mysterious attraction and the possibility of their existence.

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FINDING BIGFOOTArt teacher retires in search of creature FEATURES, page 5

CREATIVE OUTLETSophomore artist gains local recognition FEATURES, page 8

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

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

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

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

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

By OLIVIA QUATTRONEFebruary’s annual fundraiser

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

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

February 2008.“The BHSAA was looking for a

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

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

“I don’t care about my time, I

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

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

Full story, page 10, see Concussion

Full story, page 4, see Reservation Run

Florida trails 40 other states

By THOMAS EGANDespite a steady climb in the high

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

SPRINT IT. Nearing the fi nish line, junior

Joshua Rosenfeld participates in the 2012 Reservation

Run. “It was fun running with [the

swim] team. We got to wear our caps,

and it was a great team experience.

Everybody pushed each other to do well,” Rosenfeld

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

having the most participants.

Full story, page 4, see Graduation Rate

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

BooneConcussions

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

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

Tally-Up

the facts about

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

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

3.5

DISEASE

concussion- noun- Injury to the brain or spinal cord due to jarring from a blow, fall or the like.

illustration/LINDSAY ALEXANDER

Sports prone to CONCUSSION nationally

#1 Soccer#2 Lacrosse

#1 Football#2 Lacrosse

Highest Incidence of Concussion

High school

Lowest: Baseball

Lowest: Cheerleading

Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy is a neurodegenerative disease caused by concussions.

Symptoms:- Memory loss- Depression

percent of confi rmed cases are in retired athletes.

First diagnosis: Mike Webster, former Steelers center

90

?Kids and teens have a higher recovery time from concussions than adults.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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DTAustin Hall, columnist

Fundraiser provides fun Reservation Run from, page 1

Rate shows positive growth

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

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

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

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

mobility rate. When a student transfers from one

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

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

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

age in life,” senior Justin Fontes said.

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

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

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

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

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

Clubs and teams are administered awards for meeting requirements, such

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

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

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

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

net.

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AVID FAMILY NIGHTCurrent and prospective AVID students are welcome at AVID Family Night on March 19, from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the freshman/sophomore cafeteria. To attend, please be sure to bring your completed AVID application to family night and RSVP by emailing Natalie Markey at [email protected]. Applications are available in Student Services.



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By THOMAS EGAN

Upon entering Zorba’s Greek Taverna, one is faced with a variety of fresh foreign elements which overwhelm the senses of sight and smell.

Zorba’s is located at the intersection of Kirkman Road and Conroy Road, near Universal Studios and is about a 20 minute drive from downtown Orlando.

The Greek restaurant contains a multitude of different Meditteranean sights, smells and sounds, all of which help add to the exotic atmosphere that gives the restaurant its unique style.

Entrees range from $11-$19, but a wide selection of wraps, sandwiches and salads offered at a more inexpensive price allow the consumer to enjoy the foreign selection without dropping too much money on a large meal.

The restaurant is fully equipped for all age demographics. A sports bar is available for adults who wish to sit back, relax and watch a basketball game, and the menu is fit for children as well.

The menu lists different types of food: vegetarian, fish, beef, chicken and pork. On the exotic side, The Red Snapper ($18) is a rare dish, marinated with Greek seasoning and served fully intact with sautéed vegetables

Greek taverna serves foreign fl avorsLocal restaurant offers fresh food, pleasant atmosphere

and spinach orzo. The Snapper is topped with diced red pepper, parsely, green onions, and lemon juice. For a more American-style dish, Zorba’s offers the Pastitsio ($11), an enjoyable combination of macaroni and ground beef seasoned with Zorba’s herbs.

For a less expensive meal, the Chicken Gyro ($7) is marinated chicken grilled on an open fire and wrapped in pita bread. It is one of six wraps available. Zorba’s Salad ($10), the signature Greek salad crowned with gyro meat, is a delicious and healthy option for customers who aren’t looking for a big meal.

For a delicious after-dinner treat, Zorba’s has several different inexpensive desserts. The Chocolate Baklava ($3), chocolate walnuts, cinnamon, cloves and honey, is one of seven inexpensive and delicious dessert items.

Perhaps the most unique feature of the Zorba’s experience is the hookah bar. An assortment of over 20 different flavors of shisha, including double apple, vanilla, mango, mint and watermelon are available from the hookah bar for $10 and shisha refills are $5.

Zorba’s delicious menu and cultural elements make it one of the most unique dining experiences in Orlando. The rich food and Mediterranean atmosphere leave customers satisfied, earning the restaurant four stars.

OPA!. One can enjoy Mediterranean -style cuisine including beef tenderloin shish kabobs marinated with a special blend of herbs at Zorba’s Greek Taverna. “[The kabob] was good and the Greek food was really authentic,” senior Krystal Lopes said. The dish costs $15 and is served with sauteed onions.

Where: 4898 S. Kirkman Rd.,Orlando, FL 32811

When: Sun.-Thurs.11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Fri. & Sat.9 a.m. - 10 p.m.

How much: Entrees: $11 - $19 Sandwiches/wraps: $6-$8Salads: $7-$12Kabobs: $14-$28Appetizers: $4-$11Beverages: soft drinks, free refi lls

Extras: hookah bar for legal adults and sports bar for 21+ customers.

Online: www.zorbasgreektaverna.com

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WORDS OF ADVICE TO UNDERCLASSMEN Don’t be afraid to try something new, it is all a part of the experience of life.

Vicky Lam, senior

MOST MEMORABLE TEACHER OR CLASS?Mr. Eslava because I’ve had him as a teacher for four years and he has helped me become a great musician and a responsible adult.

Bridget Bonnette, senior

CATCH IT. On Dec. 13 at the Senior Breakfast, senior Kristi Creel catches her pancakes. “The Senior Breakfast made me feel happy that I was finally a senior attending the Senior Breakfast but sad at the same time for the year almost being over,” Creel said. Creel is attending Florida Southern University in the fall.

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TECH SAAVY. Three students (junior Steven Espinoza, junior Yaritza Ferrer and sophomore Matthew Babcock) of 30 throughout the county won laptops from High School High Tech Program. “I just felt really happy,” Babcock said. The three of them submitted essays and were chosen to receive laptops.

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COLLECT. At the WESH canned food drive on Dec. 13, junior Katharyn Lindborg packages cans collected into a box .“It felt really great to be apart of the canned food drive because I know my time and effort was going to such a wonderful cause,” Lindborg said. Lindborg is the Junior Class president.

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SIGN IT. Countless students sign a card given to the custodians. “I felt warm and fuzzy inside and I felt I needed to help because I believed it was the right thing to do,” senior Samuel Dracket said. The custodians received their bonuses in the cafeteria.

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Hospitality achieves goal, helps custodians

Student pursues audio career By TOMMY MCDONALD

While seniors are finishing their final year of high school on campus, senior Timothy Hamilton is already forging the basis for his professional career.

Hamilton is studying sound engineering, a skill that can be applied to a career in producing and mastering audio for a variety of purposes. He is also displaying his knowledge in the Skills USA competition, a competition that tests students around the nation in a specific business skill. After placing gold in regionals, Hamilton advanced to compete in states on April 29 with his classmate and partner, Cynthia Gonzalez, in the visual audio section of the competition. They did not place.

“Getting gold [in regionals] surprised us, because the team [we]

were competing against had been in the program longer than us,” Hamilton said.

For Hamilton, the competition has served as an experience to test his new ability in an applied setting.

“It made me realize how prepared I was to enter the industry and how well I would do once I’ve gotten a job. It all comes so naturally to me. The judges are looking to hire me,” Hamilton said.

Orlando Tech provides Hamilton a way to accelerate his start into his career of audio engineering. He received the cost of the course, $2,000, for free and is able to transfer credit hours over to Valencia State College when he finishes Orlando Tech. At Valencia, he plans to obtain an Associates Degree in Sound Production.

“I don’t need anymore degrees

‘It made me realize how prepared I was to enter the industry. It all comes so naturally to me.Timothy Hamiltonsenior

By CIARA MCCOYIn December, every custodian received a $175 holiday

bonus. English teacher Jennifer Hilley and Assistant Principal

Carlota Mendoza Iglesias continued a project formerly known as Project X, but now simply titled Custodian Hospitality.

The pair raised money with help from Spanish Honor Society, National Honor Society, the Credit Union, FCA, teachers, students and countless others.

“I’d like to believe the custodians were happy. The thank you notes we received were unbelievable and there were definitely tears,” Hilley said.

According to Hilley, in 2009 she was discussing the custodians and student Mary Claire Dillard raised her hand saying that the custodians should be recognized for all of the things they do at school. From this conversation in class that day, they developed Project X.

Every year around the December holidays Mendoza-Iglesias and Hilley raise money to reward the 12 custodians.

All together they made collection boxes, where students could donate and received numerous donations from teachers

directly. Senior Alexandra Schelle constructed the collection boxes.

She along with countless other students contributed in helping the Custodian Hospitality Project.

Iglesias felt a personal connection to the custodians. She works with the custodians on a personal level and she is the administrator who supervises them and feels they need to be appreciated on campus for all of the things they do, especially by the students.

“They were honestly shocked! They felt they were noticed and loved by all at Boone, especially our wonderful students,” Iglesias said.

In the previous year the project underwent a year long hiatus and the pair wanted this years to be equally as special as the previous years.

“Mrs. Iglesias and I regretted not doing it last year. So we decided to start it up again,” Hilley said.

Hilley and Iglesias worked diligently for all of the custodians to be recognized for the hard work they do everyday. They believe these custodians deserve holiday bonuses above all others based on the work they do for everyone everyday.

Jennifer Hilley and Carlotta Mendoza Iglesias reward custodians

12custodians received holiday bonuses.

175dollars were presented to each custodian.

#fastfigures

because after a certain point you can’t teach this industry. Rather, you have to prove yourself on the job and what you’re capable of,” Hamilton said.

His instructor Glenn Feit also believes that fundamental skills help one succeed in the industry rather than specialized training. Feit notes that the changing technology in the field make knowing one piece of equipment or software less valuable than being able to adapt to whatever a certain job will require one to use.

“One needs to know how to be a problem solver and how to learn how to keep learning all the time,” Feit said.

Hamilton is currently arranging his first job with a family friend whose company sets up events with sound equipment, his desired occupation.

6+clubs helped with the Custodian Hospitality Project.

DANCE. On Jan 26, sophomore Mekayla Hudak performs with the American Sign Language Club at Brave Aid. “Performing at Brave Aid was the highlight of my sophomore year,” Hudak said. They signed the Gangnam Style dance.

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By THOMAS EGAN

With a fourth place finish, the Mock Trial team ended their season at the state competition with their best finish in over four years.

“I was really excited because it was the best we had ever done at mock trial in my time,” senior Emily Blaydes said.

The high school mock trial program simulates a real courtroom experience and allows participants to practice their law skills. During competition, teams are restricted only to the materials supplied in their case packet. The team began studying the case in September, to prepare their arguments and defenses.

In state competition, judges preside over the Florida high school teams and give scores for the team’s performance.

Individual scores are given in each category, such as cross-examinations, opening statements and witness testimony, and then the scores are added up to determine the total scores.

“A lot of preparations goes into preparing the case,” senior Monica Joyce said.

Junior Brendan Francis won one of five award presented for Top Attorney at the competition.

Mock Trial competition prepares law students, such as Joyce, Blaydes and Francis, for future careers in law.

“You learn a lot of good public speaking skills because you have to talk in front of people and you learn a lot about the law,” Blaydes said.

Mock trial takes fourth

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ORDER. At the state competition, junior Elizabeth Barahona, senior Emily Blaydes and junior Brendan Francis stand outside the courtrooms. “[Mock trial] boosts your confidence in things like public speaking,” Blaydes said.

COMMUNITY SERVICE. At the Trinity Lutheran School, senior James Walls and his fellow Troop 24 Scouts set up shelves to reorganize the athletic closet. “The project aimed to benefi t the athletes and the coaches at Trinity Lutheran Church and School,” Walls said. Scouting has run in the Walls family as both his father and his cousin are also Eagle Scouts and his grandfather was in Boy Scouts of America for 40 years.

INTENSITY. In a close game on Feb. 8, Boone pulled out the win 61-58 against Dr. Phillips. “Dr. Phillips won fi nals three years straight, so it was a great accomplishment for the team,” junior Barry Taylor said. The Braves brought the district title back home for the fi rst time since 2002.

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HERE IT COMES. In the game against Dr. Phillips, freshman Megan Mansfi eld pitches the ball. “I think we did well; we worked together and worked hard, Mansfi eld said. The girls fi nished the season 15-11, and made it to regionals for the second consecutive year.

EYE ON THE BALL. At bat, sophomore Roman Alejo prepares to hit the ball. “[My most memorable moment] was when Tripp [Robert Coble] hit a walk off to win districts; it got the adrenaline pumping and everyone was really excited,” Alejo said. The boys had a 17-10 season going into regional fi nals.

By CONOR CURRY

As she drew her needle through a stitch, sophomore Katherine Rohe paused to admire the chain she created.

Although Rohe’s mother, Art 2D teacher Cathy Rohe, is artsy, she could not teach her daughter how to knit or crochet. K. Rohe learned how to crochet from a class she took at Joann’s Fabrics in fourth grade and spends her free time perfecting the art since then.

Since learning to crochet, Rohe has created socks, hats and sweaters. One facet of Rohe’s creations are the ideas she gets from the online knitting forum Ravelry. The forum allows Rohe to share patterns with others who crochet.

“It’s phenomenal. She takes on the hardest stitch combos and makes it look simple. Her goal is to challenge herself,” C. Rohe said.

Crocheting and knitting are similar practices of stitching materials together to make fabric or clothes. Rohe states that crafting these clothes is a cathartic release and is something she does as often as possible.

“[I sew] for the same reason people read or play video games. It’s just pleasurable to me,” K. Rohe said.

C. Rohe knitted when she was younger as well; however she practiced the European style, the opposite of American knitters. The terms and language for patterns are very much different in British and European crocheting. Because she wanted her daughter to learn the proper way, C. Rohe held off on teaching her personally. According to K. Rohe, her mother’s style and her style are opposites.

“We get into a lot of trouble [because] we have crafts going on at all times. The garage is always full. In addition to that, we go to a lot of art shows together,” C. Rohe said.

In addition to personal works and projects from the knitting forum, Rohe undertakes requests for specific patterns or clothes. Her first sweater, a complicated work with a hoodie, was a commission for a friend.

A more radical art form that K. Rohe practices is something called “yarn-bombing.” Yarn-bombing uses balls of yarn to create a design to cover an object, for example, a street sign or bench. Rohe has bombed twice around South Orlando.

Ever since taking the class from Joann’s Fabric, K. Rohe has been absorbed in the practice, beginning new projects often. Rohe jokes about making popular clothes instead of buying them.

Student finds her own knitch

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IN STITCHES. After her math lesson, sophomore Katherine Rohe knits while talking to Pablo Moragon. “[My favorite part of knitting is] the aspect of creating something real,” K. Rohe said. K. Rohe also knits in the commons before school starts.

Seven students complete Scouting journey

By THOMAS EGAN

Seven male students earned the Eagle Scout ranking and joined the small minority of Boy Scouts of America who achieve the honored and respected title.

In Scouting, Eagle represents the highest attainable rank of the Boy Scouts. Since introduced in 1911, only approximately two million Boy Scouts have reached Eagle. This represents 5 percent of the boys who have participated in Scouting.

For those who do earn the rank, it is a title held for life, which is where the phrase “Once an Eagle, always an Eagle” derives. Those who earn the badge gain a significant amount of respect from others in Scouting and join a prestigious group of individuals. Some notable men who earned the badge as a teenager include over 40 astronauts, President Gerald Ford, Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer and film director Steven Spielberg.

“Boy Scouts has been a major influence on my character. It’s helped shape me into the man I am today,” senior James Walls said. “My experiences as a Boy Scout taught me some of the most important things I know.”

To become an Eagle, one must earn a minimum of 21 merit badges, demonstrate strong leadership in the Scout troop and complete an “Eagle Project,” a service project which shows leadership and drive.

Walls was one of the seven boys -- also seniors Cayman Bryan, Andrew Gomes, Justin Petrali, Trent Sellers, Christopher Slason, and junior Clayton Wills -- who earned his Eagle rank and pin.

For his Eagle Project, Walls rebuilt the athletic closet

at Trinity Lutheran School. He, and the Scouts and adults who assisted in the project, gutted the closet, hung new shelves and then organized the equipment in the closet. The work itself took two days, but Walls also had to draw up plans for funding and organize the project.

“[The Eagle Scout rank] takes years of hard work and service that some people are simply not cut out to do, or they don’t have the motivation,” Walls said.

For his Eagle Scout project, Slason built dog houses for the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in Orlando. He gathered other boys from his troop and spent days designing the plans and building the houses.

“I’m extremely proud of the accomplishment, especially considering it carries with you for the rest of your life,” Slason said. “Many police officers, politicians and executives are Eagle Scouts, and to be included in a group with such prestige makes me proud.”

Slason was in scouting for six years before reaching his Eagle, showing the time and effort it takes to ascend through the Scouting ranks. A boy must first start as a Scout, before earning his Tenderfoot rank, then Second Class rank, First Class rank, Star rank, Life rank and then finally earning Eagle.

“It takes many years to acquire because you have to work through the ranks,” Slason said. “It’s a lot of hard work and not everybody has the patience for it.”

The Eagle Scout rank is highly respected in society and opens doors for those who earn it, but besides this, the experience they earned in the journey to getting Eagle will aid them for the rest of their lives.

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8 Friday, May 10, 2013 hilights.org featurestories hi-lightsFONDEST MEMORY THROUGHOUT HIGH SCHOOL? Being in my fi st senior snake, the energy was unbelievable!

Peyton Fisher, senior

FONDEST MEMORY THROUGHOUT HIGH SCHOOL? Being the fi rst soccer team to beat Bishop Moore in over 20 years, and dumping the Gatorade jug on Coach Bobby.

Bruno Ferrari, senior

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DRIVE. After the snap, senior Alexis Washington rushes to grab the Cypress Creek quarterback’s fl ag. “I think we accomplished our goals and played our hardest. I was overall pleased,” Washington said. The team fi nished 14-2 in the regional fi nals.

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DRIVE. In the game against Bishop Moore on March 14, senior William Hendry drives past a defender. “[I felt] a sense of pride that we were the fi rst Boone team to beat them,” Hendry said. The lacrosse team had their best season in school history with a 12-2 record, beating both Winter Park and Bishop Moore.

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