Students on foot and in vehicles traverse the student parking lot after school. Although accidents have occurred this year, automotive safety in the parking lot has improved drastically since last year, acccording to Officer Paul DeCarolis.

By JOEY GOLDMANNEWS EDITOR

PHOTO BY CAITLIN NOBILÉ

Influx of new teachers alters school dynamic

The student parking lot, notorious for its frequent accidents and aggressive drivers, has statistically improved in safety since last year. Only three accidents in the student lot have been officially recorded thus far, a major improvement from the high number of incidents reported last year, according to Officer Paul DeCarolis. Officer Luis Santana believes the eradication of senior parking has made the lot safer. He said the new “first come, first serve” format is better because it eliminates the hectic situation of seniors weaving their way through traffic to get to their parking spots.

However, according to Assistant Principal Doug Markwardt, five minor accidents have occurred in the parking lot, and although not officially noted by law enforcement, they expose the persistent recklessness of some student drivers. “There are way too many careless drivers in our parking lot,” junior Rebecca Nashban said. “The school needs to put in more stop signs and speed bumps.” Nashban was involved in an accident in the student lot that caused substantial damage to her car, one of the three recorded accidents so far this year. Junior Daniel Buchalter believes accidents happen due to carelessness. “People never look while backing

up their cars,” Buchalter said. “That’s why I park where I have more room to back up when I leave school.” Not all students deem the parking lot an automotive nightmare, though. “The drivers definitely seem much better this year than last year,” junior Jared Katz said. “Nobody has cut me off yet, which seemed like a daily occurrence for me last year.” Santana also offered some words of advice for all student drivers. “There is now a signal at the north entrance gate on campus; it’s a great way to avoid the congestion that the main entrance causes,” Santana said. “Overall, it is a safer and quicker route into and out of school.”

This year, 13 new teachers have joined the faculty of Spanish River, the largest influx of new faculty in many years. There has also been an increase in the student population, and some teachers have over 30 students per class period. For example, trigonometry teacher Tara Rothberg’s fifth period class has 33 students. Teachers have left for various reasons, triggering the increase in new teachers. “Usually we don’t have this many new teachers,” Assistant Principal Ira Sollod said. “[But the teachers that left] decided upon retirement, going back to school, family issues, etc.” According to The Palm Beach Post, recent changes in the economy caused employment for teachers to be very volatile. Broward County has experienced large teacher lay-offs over the past year and, even though many of those teachers have been rehired, some are coming to Palm Beach County where the situation is more stable. In addition, private schools have seen decreases in their student population and have laid-off teachers accordingly. Stephen Cochran is a new math teacher at Spanish River, but he has been teaching for 20 years in Los Altos, California. He said that he “only left because he wanted to move to Boca Raton.”

By EMILY BERGMANSTAFF REPORTER

By ARIEL BROWNSTAFF REPORTER

Under newly passed Florida Sen-ate Bill 4, high school mathematical skills will now be assessed by a new, computer-based Algebra I end-of-course exam. This will count toward 30 percent of students’ grades. Failing any of these exams will result in the student’s inability to graduate. “Introducing the end-of-course exams is a positive step to mea-sure what students actually learn in class,” Principal Dr. Susan Atherley said. “However, we will now have to work on how we will be able to

test students in our computer labs.” The state will continue to imple-ment similar computerized end-of-course exams, assessing other core subjects. Geometry and biology ex-ams will be introduced in 2012, fol-lowed by exams of U.S. history in 2013 and civics in 2014. Next school year, end-of-course geometry and biology exams will replace the 10th grade math FCAT and the 11th grade science FCAT, respectively. However, under this bill, this year’s tenth graders will still take the usual math FCAT, with the only change being the switch to computerization. “I am thankful that our grade is the last to take the old math FCAT,”

sophomore Erin Bernet said. “I wouldn’t want to take an exam that focuses specifically on geometry and counts for a large portion of our grade.” With these new assessments come a number of changes in graduation requirements. Current freshmen are now required to take Algebra I and geometry, and they must re-ceive a score of at least three on the reading FCAT. By 2014, students will have to pass geometry, Algebra I and biology exams to graduate, as well as take Algebra II and chemis-try or physics. “State officials held a meeting on March 16 to discuss these grad-uation requirements,” Assistant

Principal Elizabeth Calvente-Tor-res said. “However, there are still some things that they are working out. It’s on a trial basis.” As another effort to better stu-dents’ education in mathematics, new math textbooks were pur-chased this year for all Florida math classes, a purchase that to-taled nearly $200 million. Educa-tors hope that this will be a worth-while investment, as the books cover fewer topics in greater detail. With all these new changes, stu-dents will have a lot of adjusting to do in their learning processes; how-ever, these adjustments have the potential of being extremely benefi-cial to students.

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Issue 1. Volume 27. October 2010.

Congratulations to Carmen Gallardo, teacher of the month for September.

The SR staff and students are raising funds for the Mundie family. If interested in donat-ing, please see Mr. Gary Van Dyke.

The SRHS band is taking part in a contest to win $5,000. Support the band at www.wkis.com/marching-bands/index.php.

INSIDE THIS ISSUE News 1, 4 Opinion 3, 5, 7 Features 8, 9 Feature Focus 10, 11 Entertainment 12, 13 Student Life 14, 15 Sports 17, 18

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Dear editor, Dear editor, I really think this paper is I really think this paper is one of the best papers of the one of the best papers of the year. The paper covers a lot of year. The paper covers a lot of teen issues and it is very in-teen issues and it is very in-formative about many topics. It formative about many topics. It is also entertaining. I think The is also entertaining. I think The Galleon staff outdid themselves. Galleon staff outdid themselves. -Zach McCurdy -Zach McCurdy

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Dear editor, The article I found most interesting was “Intern-ship violates minimum wage laws.” I feel that interns should be rewarded for their work. However, many companies have no budget for interns; this shows that there must be an alternative form of payment. As an intern it is their goal to learn, so I believe that businesses should test interns and pay them based on their progress. -Anonymous

Senior Cali Liporace gave back to the community

and worked with orphans in Cambodia during her

summer. Senior Isabella Adao, who is fi nishing her last

year of high school in Brazil, sits on a tree with

her two siblings in Campinas, Brazil.

From the Editors’ DeskEnd-of-quarter rush, fl ood watch alert, college applications, pep ral-lies, homecoming around the corner and no sign of slowing down in sight. This school year is off to a busy start and so is The Galleon. One of our goals for this year is to feature a wider scope of stu-dents. We’ve started by featuring foreign students and teens who traveled abroad this summer. Read about the River Goes Global on pages 10-11. Did you notice the two new boys on the cheerleading team at the pep rally? Sports covers their spirit on page 18.We love to hear your input, so please write to us! Email us: galleonnews@gmail.com, or leave a note in room 8217.

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PRINCIPALDr. Susan Atherley

School renovations enhance student comfort

FAU mentorship benefits biotech students

WEB EDITORJosh Lieberman

By MAX MORGENSTERNNEWS EDITOR

I think the overhangs were much needed and it’s amazing we have them when it rains.- Sydney Solomon, 11

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COPY EDITORShelaina Bloukos

ADS DIRECTORTaryn Grunes

For the first time, the Spanish River Biotechnology Academy and the Florida Atlantic University (FAU) Department of Biological Sciences are engaging through the Graduate Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Fellows in K-12 Education (GK-12) Program. The GK-12 Program is run by the National Science Foundation. The program’s goal is to connect graduate students pursuing STEM degrees with high school students. It is believed that this interaction will spark a mutually beneficial relationship. “The collaboration between Spanish River and FAU is a great opportunity for resident scientists to promote and enhance science education while improving their communication and teaching

skills,” biotechnology teacher Patricia Martinez said. Through the program, Melissa Borgen, a FAU Department of Biological Sciences graduate student, helps teach two of Martinez’s Integrated Science

III honors classes. Borgen will work with Spanish River students

throughout the 2010-2011 school year. Furthermore, Borgen incorporates her research on Drosophila neurobiology (fruit fly nervous systems) into her lesson plans. “My goal is to bring real-life

lab experience into the classroom and to show how we do research at FAU,” Borgen said. Borgen’s labs have intrigued Martinez’s students, since many have never been exposed to cutting-edge research techniques before. “Melissa taught us labs and new, interesting ways to extract DNA,” junior Nick Carbo said. Similar GK-12 affiliated programs, such as Project ChemBOND, have occurred in prior years. This current program proves to be another step in strengthening

Spanish River’s relationship with the FAU science department.

“[Spanish River] has a great reputation academically,” Cochran said about why he chose Spanish River. “It’s located in paradise!” Many teachers feel that the district has influenced the way they teach. Last year, embedded assessments were given and bell ringers were required. This year, teachers have more freedom regarding what is included in their curriculum. The 13 new teachers compensate for those departed, bringing new teaching styles and enhancing academics.

By SAMANTHA COHENSTAFF REPORTER

Spanish River students came back for the 2010-2011 school year to discover new additions to school. The renovations include overhangs over the pick-up and portable walkways and misters in each corner of the courtyard. Spanish River was able to make these changes due to the profits obtained from three contributors: the district, the Shark Shop and the Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA). The district is the main contributer, providing $16 million of capital, which is used for construction within schools. The overhangs cost a total of $ 150,000, according to Principal Dr. Susan Atherley. The school is receiving a lot of positive feedback from its students

so far this year, according to Atherley. “I think the overhangs were much needed and it’s amazing we have them when it rains,” junior Sydney Solomon said. The four installed misters were donated to Spanish River by the school’s parents and students. Each mister costs around $750, adding up to a total of $3,000, which was paid for by the PTSA and the Shark

Shop. The Shark Shop was able to fund half of the money from the store’s sales, whereas the PTSA

fundraised for their half. Greg White, a Spanish River parent, installed the misters through his company, Misty Made Distributing Company. According to administration, the idea of installing misters was brought up this summer due to the high temperatures. “The main reason for the misters is definitely the rise in temperature and humidity,” Assistant Principal Doug Markwardt said. The misters also have been warmly received. As a result, Markwardt hopes to get a portable mister to hang on the fence for the sports teams during games. “I think these renovations are great things,” Atherley said. “I think it’s so great that we are able to do this for the students.” These renovations are contributing in making students more comfortable on campus.

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VOICESHOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT YOUR NEW TEACHERS?

IN THE CROWD

New teach-ers replace departed

“They don’t really know what they’re doing and they can’t control the class.”-Daniel Dadi, 11

“Since my teacher is younger, he can relate to us more. He understands how he needs to teach us in order for us to do well.”-Juliana Krevans, 9

“New teachers have trouble adapting, but if they are genuinely good teachers, then they should be just fine.”-Aaron Blogg, 11

PHOTOS BY CAITLIN NOBILÉ

PHOTO BY JOEY GOLDMAN

FAU student Melissa Borgen helps biotech students analyze DNA. She will continue to instruct biotech classes for the rest of this school year.

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The Galleon October 2010 5OPINION

“To do two things at once - is to do neither.” -Publilius Syrus, circa 100 CE The words of the Roman philosopher may ring true for a handful of people in today’s society. But let’s be honest: the date of that quote? Roughly 2000 years ago. Times have changed and so has the way we function. The proof of this statement is all around us; the amount of tasks we can complete at once determines the efficiency of our days. Consider your world right now. What are you doing in addition to reading this newspaper? Tex-ting a friend? Watching TV? Listening to music? Waiting for a Facebook page to load? Eating a meal? Waiting for the stoplight to change? A multitude of studies have shown that multitasking, the act of performing several tasks at once, is detrimental to the human ability to focus and complete one task at a time, according to The New York Times. But in the age of Apple, Blackberry and fruitful digital mania, could we function any other way? I know I couldn’t. My reliance on multitask-ing began in middle school, when I commuted to and from BAK Middle School of the Arts via train, a one-hour ride each way. Becoming adroit at socializing, eating, working and staying alert on the train was the only way I could succeed as a particularly active commuter student. It is, hands-down, a technique for survival in our fast-paced world. Today, as a junior in high school, not much has changed. Take my daily homework routine for example: to say that I am “doing homework,”

as I sit at my desk solving a math problem, is misleading. I am simultaneously listening to the new Jack Johnson CD, texting a friend, updat-ing my status, having a snack, making plans for the weekend all while finding the derivative of 2x +19. If I only focus on one task at a time, I become bored and lose focus entirely. Thanks to the miracle of multitasking, in one day, I can go to school, stay after for clubs, attend a rehears-al, socialize, finish a research paper, eat dinner with my family, work part-time and be asleep at a reasonable hour - most of the time. Multitask-ing is the way I live. If I did not multitask for one

day, I would wake up the next morning… Ahhh-hh! – one week behind in my life. The nearly unavoid-able way of life is be-ing scrutinized by soci-ologists and scientists alike, who are uncover-ing potential dangers. For example, texting while driving is a com-mon multitasking oc-currence that can be fa-

tal. Furthermore, studies show that multitaskers cannot filter out incoming or irrelevant informa-tion as well as non-multitaskers can, according to The New York Times. Multitasking can also contribute to the secretion of stress hormones and adrenaline, which, if not controlled, can cause long-term health problems, according to Pattaya Daily News. Multitasking: is it good? Yes, it can help us ac-complish more if we train our brains to function efficiently in this manner. Is it bad? Yes, it can cause focus and health problems because our brains our naturally wired to do one thing at a time. It is possible to live without it in our times? That’s for you to decide.

By NICOLE GRANETASSOCIATE EDITOR

To multitask or not to mul-titask: do I have a choice?

Producers create cheesy movies and televi-sion series for victims like me who fall into their traps. I've even been spotted at the midnight premiere of The Last Song, tear ridden of course. A producer's intent is to create an evocative, in-spirational piece, even if it means severely dra-matizing the romance of high school or even adulthood. These movies only serve to heighten my awareness of how far from the truth they ac-tually are. So, here it is: I'm addicted to cheese. Not the dairy kind- the sappy kind. There was no rock thrown at my window last night so chocolate covered strawberries could be hand delivered to me, as Zac Efron's character did on High School Musical for his girlfriend, Vanessa Hudgens. Nor did anyone throw a tree to gain my attention, as Patrick Dempsey's char-acter did in Made of Honor. So unrealistic, yet so appealing. All of these years I was convinced that producers attempted to mimic an average teenager's life and the fairy tale items en route were simply luck on the character's part. I was a believer- a believer who thought those ideally depicted events could actually happen. I hoped they would. But now, I can reassure myself they won't. They can't be further from the truth. So, why are romantics like me so attracted to such unrealistic fairy tales? I might never know, but I do know I enjoy them. In addition to cheesy movies, unrealistic tv series have me hooked. Missing an episode will cause me to experience serious withdrawal symptoms (no sarcasm intended) as my heart will begin to palpitate rapidly and my eyes will begin to twitch. I even prolonged writing this editorial until after the season premiere of Desperate Housewives. Upon viewing the pre-miere, I've once again experienced enlighten-ment- there is so much exaggeration of reality, yet I'm addicted. However, I still lack the insight as to why unrealistic movies and TV series keep me coming back. So, here's my daunting confes-sion: my name is Lindsey Gold and I am addict-ed to unrealistic, cheesy movies and TV shows.

By LINDSEY GOLDEDITOR-IN-CHEIF

Project graduation requires reality check

When I opened the mailbox last week I received a pamphlet from Yale, a paycheck, a bunch of random college letters and a letter about Project Graduation, the annual school-sponsored grad-uation party. I could not help but laugh. The stated goal of the event is to prevent se-niors from consuming alcohol at graduation af-ter parties, which are both notorious and exalted for their reputations as centers of beer-drenched hedonism. By providing a safe, monitored and alcohol-free environment for teens to congre-gate in, Project Graduation aims to prevent drunk driving and the health risks associated with excessive alcohol consumption. One ques-tion. Will it work? I myself doubt that Project Graduation will have much of an effect on the amount of teen-agers drinking alcohol on graduation night. Those who take advantage of Project Gradua-tion’s alcohol-free environment will most likely be students who do not drink anyway, or drink very little. That is not to say people will not go, but it is inevitable that alcohol will be furtively consumed and drunkenness will be widespread. This is high school graduation night. Not your

By ALBAN HARRISONEDITOR-IN-CHEIF

True life: I am addicted to cheese

Photo courtesy of Pattaya Daily News

Photo by alban harrison

eighth-grade graduation dance. And teens will be teens. And is this so wrong? It is rare for a gath-ering of adults to lack alcohol; for many people alcohol is an important part of socializing. So as I read the invite to Project Graduation, and saw the requests for different levels of donation (“Platinum Shark” for $1,000, “Gold Shark” for $750, etc; the names were as ludicrous as the idea of a completely alcohol-free graduation night,) I came up with a more practical idea: the donations should go toward limos for students instead. Making sure everyone was safely situ-ated in limousines on graduation night would keep all students safe, not just those who do not drink. At this stage in of our lives, we are at the point where the adults who supervise us need to con-centrate on harm reduction, because prevention will no longer work. Many students are going to go to parties and inebriate themselves with alcohol after graduation, regardless of wheth-er or not there is an “alcohol free alternative”. Keeping them off the road would go a long way towards minimizing deaths and injuries. But the responsibility is on us, the graduating seniors, as well. Let’s work together to make sure that our last hurrah of high school is not our last hurrah.

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OPINION 7October 2010The Galleon

FACE OFFShould schools have the day after a religious holiday off if the holiday

falls on a Thursday?

The day after the Rosh Hashanah holiday on Thursday September 9, I came to school tired and listless. My entire first period had the same idea. About a third of the class was absent, and every-one was grumbling, including my teacher. “You know what?” she asked us. “Twenty-five teachers are gone today, and guess what that means for the rest of us here? They can’t find subs, so we have to take over their classes. There go my planning periods.” I felt for her. Cut to third period: sure enough, a missing-in-action teacher, and a pile of busy work. Cut to fifth: a movie. At least half the class was absent each period. Teachers aren’t immune to “Fridayitis” either. The students of absent teach-ers are loaded with busy work, and other teachers must give up their free periods to substitute for their colleagues. The unfortunate result: students learn little or nothing, and teachers who did show up for work become disgruntled because of their double duties. Everyone suffers from the awkward Thursday-Friday arrangement, yet the solution is so simple- make Friday a holiday as well!

By WHITNEY SHASTUDENT LIFE EDITOR

On religious holidays when school is still in session, I usually have no problem with attending. Despite the fact that I still need to wake up at the crack of dawn, I know that the academic day ahead of me will be rather lenient. Due to the fact that about half the students are absent, teachers tend to ease the workload. Therefore, the students get a free day. It is unbelievable how much work I can get done in these seven hours as opposed to the what I would have accomplished had I opted to stay home. For this reason, I am content with going to school on Fridays after religious holidays. On my desk at home, I have more than 10 things to distract me. In my entire house, everything from my cat to the computer is a distraction. I open my math textbook and attempt the first few problems. However, after 15 minutes, I re-open my computer. (Did he comment my Facebook picture? Did she like my wall post?) The list of reasons to ignore my schoolwork when I am at home seems everlasting. However, when I am in a classroom with nothing else assigned, it is the only thing to do. Coming to school on Fridays after religious holidays supplies me with a surplus of time.

By SHELAINA BLOUKOS STAFF REPORTER

Art by kathy longart by nicole zamfes

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FEATURES8 October 2010The Galleon

The Galleon: What are your responsibili-ties as FASC president?Amanda Cacapava: My responsibilities consist of picking a state project that every student council in Florida partici-pates in, and being a host at the February state convention. I also have to attend at least one district meeting for every dis-trict in the state to raise awareness for my chosen state project.

TG: What state project did you choose?AC: This year, the state project I chose is called “Shine a Light.” This project focuses on shining a light on the disabled members of our communities. The idea of my project aims to help students see what disabled children do, and how hard they work at doing it. We will be opening our project to the entire school, working with the Special Olympics and Horses for the Handicapped, and hosting a fi eld day for the students at our school who have disabilities.

TG: How did you achieve your goal of becoming president of FASC?AC: I achieved this goal with the help and support of the student council, and my drive and determination to make a differ-

ence. The members of student council were there every step of the way, and if you plan to run for such a high offi ce, that is key - sur-rounding yourself with people who will support you and calm you down in between speeches.

TG: Why did you run for this posi-tion?AC: I ran for this position because I wanted to raise aware-ness for the members of our com-munities who are disabled; it‛s not easy to have a family member that is disabled. Florida is the only state that does not help fund for their needs, I wanted to help.

TG: What advice would you give to others who aspire to achieve similar goals?AC: My advice to other people who are planning to run for this position, or any high position, is to have a good support system. It‛s not easy to plan a campaign and a skit and to make three speeches. I had so much help from my teach-ers and my council, and that‛s why I believe I won. I don‛t think I would have been able to do this without them.

TG: What are your plans for the future?AC: My plans for the future are pretty undecided right now, but I am defi nitely going to continue being involved in leader-ship programs in college.

TG: What do you want people to know about you and what you have done?AC: I want people to know that I did not run for this position as a resumé builder; no one should run for such a high offi ce simply for his or her college resumé. It‛s a lot of work and responsibility and you need to be passionate or you will simply get bored and let down the people depending on you.

TG: Anything you‛d like to add?AC: If people want more information on our upcoming projects, go to Mr. Yunker‛s room, 1407.

Senior Amanda Cacapava, President of the Florida Association of Student Councils (FASC), shares her leadership experiences and accomplishments with The Galleon .

All Eyes on Amanda Cacapava

Photo Courtesy of Amanda Cacapava

Cacapava at her induction into FASC.

More children and teenagers in the United States are diagnosed with Attention-Defi cit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), a broad term for a number of symptoms including Atten-tion Defi cit Disorder (ADD), than the number of children and teenagers living in the state of Florida, according to the US Census Bureau. Up to nine percent of students between eight and fi fteen were estimated to show symptoms of ADHD in 2007, reported Science Daily. Researchers worry that these numbers are not accurate, however, the Centers for Disease Control say the number of ADHD diagnoses have risen at an average rate of three percent per year since 1996. Almost one million chil-dren in the country may have been misdiag-nosed with ADHD, according to a Science Daily report this August. Todd Elder, an economist at Michigan State University, performed a study on nearly 12,000 children to see if a relationship existed between a student being young for his grade and hav-ing a positive diagnosis of ADHD. Elder found that for kindergarten students, those born in the month before the cutoff date for their grade were 60 percent more likely to be diagnosed with the disorder than those who were oldest in the class. “Many ADHD diagnoses may be driven by teachers’ perceptions of poor behavior among the youngest children in a kindergarten class-room,” Elder said. “But these ‘symptoms’ may merely refl ect emotional or intellectual immatu-rity among the youngest students.” Elder also found that the youngest kindergar-ten students who were diagnosed with ADHD were almost 100 percent more likely than other ADHD-positive kindergartners to be taking medi-

Misdiagnoses suspected in rise of ADHD ratescation for the disorder by eighth grade. If Elder’s study holds true, he estimates 900,000 of the approximately 4.5 million minors suffering from ADHD could have been misdiagnosed; a portion of that number might be unnecessarily taking stimulants that could result in unknown long term effects. However, it is important to look at the implications of these fi ndings from multiple angles. “To be clear, although people like to interpret these patterns to mean that the youngest kids in a classroom are over-diagnosed, it might actu-ally be the case that the oldest kids are under-diagnosed,” Elder said. “There is no way of knowing for sure.” Spanish River sophomore Ellyn Snider agrees with Elder. “Perhaps doctors should be more cautious about diagnosis and prescription of medication because the risk of misdiagnosis is too high,” Snider said. Studies show another possible explanation behind growing rates of diagnosis, specifi cally among college students. In 2004, Cognitive Sci-ence Online reported that it could be very simple for college students to falsify ADHD diagnosis as a means for being prescribed stimulants such as Adderall and Ritalin, often prescribed for the disorder. Students are increasingly able to fi nd the symptoms of ADHD, which include diffi culty focusing and constant distraction, chronic pro-crastination and mood swings, online. The study performed showed that between 65 and 90 per-cent of participants, all college students, could achieve a positive diagno-

sis of ADHD by memorizing and subsequently faking symptoms of the disorder. It is unclear as of yet whether the same phenomenon occurs out of the laboratory, since the report adds that the rate of diagnosis for college students is thought to be between only two and eight percent. Despite this controversy, accurate diagnoses and medication prescriptions are important fac-tors in the success of many students living with ADHD. Sophomore Oscar Olivo was diagnosed with the more specifi c form of ADHD, ADD, two years ago. “I only take medication during the school week to help me concentrate,” Olivo said. “If I don’t take it, I can’t pay attention or focus.” It is not certain whether researchers will soon know for sure if ADHD is too often misdiagnosed and treated. On the other hand, a number of experts, including James J. McGough, professor of clinical psychiatry at the University of Cali-fornia Los Angeles Semel Institute for Neurosci-ence and Human Behavior, believe that ADHD is still under-diagnosed, specifi cally in adults. “These may not be the right criteria for iden-tifying adults, who also may be quite impaired,” McGough has said on the symptoms listed for ADHD diagnosis in children and adolescents. Because ADHD is not known to have any physical markers, a simple test cannot deter-mine the presence of the disorder and diagnosis requires, among other psychological tests, the best judgment of a professional psy-chiatrist. It is impossible to say whether ADHD diagnosis will ever be completely a c c u - rate, but based on the current

controversy surrounding diagnosis of the disorder, it is an unlikely event to occur in the near future.

By CAROLINE POSNERFEATURES EDITOR

60 percent more likely to be diagnosed with the disorder than those who were oldest in the class. “Many ADHD diagnoses may be driven by teachers’ perceptions of poor behavior among the youngest children in a kindergarten class-room,” Elder said. “But these ‘symptoms’ may merely refl ect emotional or intellectual immatu-rity among the youngest students.” Elder also found that the youngest kindergar-ten students who were diagnosed with ADHD were almost 100 percent more likely than other ADHD-positive kindergartners

the symptoms of ADHD, which include diffi culty focusing and constant distraction, chronic pro-crastination and mood swings, online. The study performed showed that between 65 and 90 per-cent of participants, all college students, could achieve a positive diagno-

mine the presence of the disorder and diagnosis requires, among other psychological tests, the best judgment of a professional psy-chiatrist. It is impossible to say whether ADHD diagnosis will ever be completely a c c u - rate, but based on the current

controversy surrounding diagnosis of the disorder, it is an unlikely event to occur in the near future.

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Spanish River sharks often complain about lugging books, textbooks, workbooks, pen-cils and other school paraphernalia around, but some yearn for just that opportunity. Xu Yi, a rural village in China, is home to an elementary school that is devoid of many essential learning supplies, especially books. Spanish River’s DECA chapter is working with Shanghai Heart to Heart, a charity based in China. Shanghai Heart to Heart provides support and fi nancial assistance to Chinese children who need heart surgery to repair congenital heart defects. However, an addi-tional goal is to adopt run-down schools which have old books or no books, and outfi t a library for the stu-dents. “The school is in des-perate need of every-thing,” DECA Shanghai Heart to Heart project sponsor Debra Carter said. “The most amazing thing is, though, that the school has a 100 per-cent literacy rate.” DECA is fundraising for the elementary school in Xu Yi by selling two-dollar bracelets (made in China) that say, in Chinese, “Shang-hai Heart Linking Heart.” The new library will cost $3,000 to build, a comparatively low num-ber made feasible by Shanghai Heart to Heart’s affi liation with the Women’s Auxiliary of the Chinese Government, which is in charge of the children’s projects in China. According to Cart-er, the Women’s Auxiliary’s ability to supply books for less money cuts the cost of building and stocking the library, leaving money to pro-

vide two computers and Internet for one year. “We ordered 2,500 bracelets,” Carter said. “We will purchase chalk and pencils with any extra money we make.” Junior Hanna Kivisto and senior Jillian Kovler, the students in charge of the project, designed the eye-catching, red bracelets. “After taking Chinese, Jillian and I really had an interest in the country and helping the chil-dren there,” Kivisto said. Kivisto and Kovler are spearheading the project because they realized that in addition to helping those around them, they also have a responsibility to help the global community.

“This project is a great way to open people’s eyes to the world around them,” Kovler said. “It is not only a community service project; we like to think of it as an international service proj-ect, too.” The library will serve as a place for the children in Xu Yi to study, connect to the world via Internet, read books and learn. Howev-er, the effect of this library

hits closer to home than one might expect. “The project gives a good global perspective for everyone at the school, because sometimes we forget that we are so fortunate to have books,” Kivisto said. “Those in other countries have to go to school without books, and we hardly appreciate ours.” Shanghai Heart to Heart’s School Library Project was launched in June 2006. Since then, according to the Shanghai Heart to Heart’s website, China’s teachers, students, parents and local offi cials joyously welcome the establish-ment of these libraries, giving further support to the old adage “books are the windows to the world.”

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Spanish River alumni have attended some of the best uni-versities in the country, played in the National Football League

(NFL), headed public rela-tion fi rms in New York and performed live on stage at concerts. Alumnus Kiran Deol, class of 2001, recipient of the Drama Pathfi nder Award , attended Har-vard University. Dur-ing her time at Harvard, Deol majored in English, but continued working as a writer, director and actress, according to fl ori-da-arts.org. Following an assignment for which Deol wrote a novella about a Nepali girl, she fl ew to Nepal for a year to work on a documentary about women in the rebel army. Recently ,Deol’s fi lm, Women Rebels, aired on television.

“I recently had a fi lm premiere on HBO and I’ve been touched and surprised by how many folks came out to see it when it was playing in South Florida,” Deol said. “Being a part of the theater program [at Spanish River] was a big thing for me too... in some ways it was my fi rst real foray into the world of enter-tainment.” In 2009, the Carolina Pan-thers signed Spanish River alumnus Jason Chery. Chery attended Louisi-ana-Lafayette Universi-ty, where he made Sec-ond-team All-Sun Belt in 2008, making him among the most elite athletes in the Sun Belt Conference. Following his time at Carolina, Chery also played for the Pittsburgh Steel-ers and the Green Bay Pack-ers. Recently released by the Packers, Chery is now a free agent. Alumnus Alison Brod cre-ated her own public relations fi rm located in New York City in 1995. One particular aspect of Brod’s high school experience that inspired her was interning for the Boca Raton News during her senior year . “That changed everything – I

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October 2010 11FEATURE FOCUS

International students discover educati-nal differences

Recent additions to Spanish River’s student body hail from countries ranging from Finland to Thailand. Jonas Tommila, a sophomore from Finland, moved to America only a month prior to the start of school. He has had an easy time as-similating, other than learning English. Tommila learned English in Finland, but he said immer-sion has been exhausting. Shockingly, students in Finland take 15 classes per year, with a revolving schedule by which students only have to take five classes per day. Some mandatory classes include chemistry, geography, biology, physics and math. Electives consist of computer science, gymnastics and more. Finnish schools do not offer honors classes or Adavanced Placement classes, and the only higher level courses they offer are in math and science. “The school sizes are smaller with 300 stu-dents in a school; during free time it is always easy to see a familiar face, and everyone is close,” Tommila said. Senior Stina Tommila, Tommila’s older sister, agrees that it is hard to express her feelings and thoughts accurately. She says it is more difficult to make friends here in the United States because students “do their own thing” and the classes change every hour. She was initially confused about the dress code enforced by Spanish River because Finnish schools do not have a dress code

By KATHY LONGSTAFF REPORTER

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By ILANA WEISMANFEATURE FOCUS EDITOR

ing her sophomore year when FIFA World Cup preparations were taking place. Her life was sim-ilar to that in Boca Raton with the exception of soccer, which transformed South African society and affected everyone around her. “Even the roads that were dirt and gravel ended up paved before the World Cup,” Newton said. “Soccer is life over there.” Contrastingly, trends constantly change throughout our world. Newton stated that the plastic Silly Band craze has not yet hit South Af-rica, while Verity expressed distaste toward the fact that Lady Gaga was more popular than tra-ditional French music. Castaneda and Newton agreed that clothing in Colombia and South Af-rica respectively is similar to clothing worn in the United States, with the exception of tribal or cul-tural garb. As seen with countless movies, musi-cians, clothing brands and other trends, Ameri-canization is quickly becoming a pivotal force in changing entertainment and free time activities around the globe. Regardless of how American or how inter-national a culture is, it is sure to have unique sources of entertainment and ways of having fun. Whether it means shopping in a suburban mall, playing outside among bright green grass, stroll-ing along a river in a bustling artistic city or at-tending a pick-up soccer match on the outskirts of a small rural town, life and entertainment vary greatly around the world.

What is entertainment? Maybe it is going to the mall, seeing a movie or heading out to a party with friends. “The usual” may be fun for teens in Boca Raton, but have you ever wondered what types of entertainment there are outside of the United States? If you have, many of your fellow classmates have exciting stories to share. And if not, Spanish River students who lived in or vis-ited different countries agree that they did have fun and definitely entertained themselves both similarly and very differently than they would here. Freshman Andrea Castaneda grew up in Bogota, Columbia, and although school was sur-prisingly similar to school here, she was con-stantly busy with recreational activities. “[In Colombia], kids play all the time,” Cas-taneda said. “We would ride horses or swim a lot when I was younger, but sometimes we would go to the mall and movies like I do now.” She further described her old home as a place where outdoor playtime is a beloved regular pastime and modern technology is but a second thought. Even Castaneda’s friends who are still in Columbia like to do the same outdoor activi-ties as they did when they were younger, mak-ing technology an aspect of their lives rather than a controlling factor. However, Castaneda also

mentioned that music and movies in Colombia are similar to those in America, “just in Spanish.” Sophomore Jaclyn Verity has been studying French for three years now, and had the chance to visit France this past summer. While there, she traveled in and around Paris to the typical tourist attractions as well as to the native hotspots. She was attracted to a particularly significant aspect of Parisian life, art on the Seine River. “The Seine was the most gorgeous part [of our trip],” Verity stated. “All along it were street ven-dors selling old books and paintings. It was really cool because it was where Monet and Van Gogh were, even when people now are poor and are try-ing to sell art for a meal.” Although lifestyles around the world change, there is one major constant - soccer, or, as the rest of the world refers to it, football. The internation-al phenomenon is a source of entertainment in it-self. For those in the United States, it is seen on the Entertainment and Sports Programming Net-work, ESPN, or played in high school leagues. In the rest of the world, though, soccer is much more than just a sport. Castaneda noted that even elementary age chil-dren would play soccer in the streets, while grown men would watch on television or play, too. The young and the old as well as the poor and the wealthy connected over the sport. Similarly, South African culture and society is close to revolving around football. Junior Abrielle Newton lived in South Africa dur-

Although River has previously been flooded with international students, Sharks are now more interested in the world than ever before. On top of new (and old!) students hailing from all over the world, some of their American counterparts spent their summers in foreign countries. Students

from both parties share their stories with The Galleon as...

At school, students are little Sharks in a big Spanish River. But what happens when they are thrown into the Seven Seas?

River Goes Global!

Dear Galleon,

and students can wear what they want. She could leave her classroom to go to the bathroom without a bathroom pass. In general, the rules and envi-ronment are more relaxed in Finland than in the United States. “I think that students in Finland care more about their school work, while students here care about the rules like getting their cell phones taken away or dress code,” Steina said. School clubs also function differently. Finn-

ish schools start later than American ones, so they have detentions, club meetings and sports practic-es before school. Unlike in America, there are not many clubs and meetings are only once a month; the sports teams are also limited to soccer and ice hockey. Additionally, their sports games are played during school time, so students can leave their classes to attend the games. She thinks that students in America have so many more extracur-ricular activities to choose from and the student body is busier. In her school, she did not have pep rallies, school dances or cheerleaders, either. Spanish River’s student diversity is not exclusive to European countries; it ex-

tends into Asia as well. Sophomore Porn-phan Narphanya moved to the United States, from Thailand, five months before school began. She has been studying English for three years and she only has a slight Thai accent. All students in Thailand learn at the same level with a fixed curriculum. Her school is fairly large with 7000 students comprising elementary through high school. Each classroom has roughly 40 to 50 students who stay in the same class for the whole year. “In Thailand you can make true friends because you sit in the same class with everyone,” Narph-anya said. “I still keep in contact with my friends.” The teachers in Thailand walk to the classrooms instead of the students going to the teachers. The boys and girls in a class are split into different parts of the room. What is drastically different is that students do not ask the teacher questions even if they do not understand the information they are learning and seldom do they ask the teachers on their own time. Students generally have seven classes, and follow a block schedule. They take classes such as math, science, grammar, English, social studies and electives in music and sports. Music classes in Thailand teach students how to play a different instrument each year and sports change every semester. These students come from all around the world, bringing different customs and lifestyles with them as they contribute to Spanish River’s own melting pot.

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I think that students in Finland care more about their school work, while students here care about the rules like getting their cell phones taken away or dress code.-Stina Tommila, 12

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Dear Galleon, This summer, I was fortunate enough to participate in an international cultur-al exchange program in which I learned about the culture of the indigenous people of the Middle East. I went to the Jordanian, Israeli and Lebanese deserts with a clan of Bedouins, who shared their way of life with me. I found that they have completely different values than people in Western society do. They place em-phasis on family and do not care for the conveniences of developed countries. Un-like in the United States, a vast majority of Bedouins are illiterate, so they rely on oral tradition and stories told from father to son. Story telling is an integral partof their culture. Part of my role in this

program was to teach the Bedouins the English language, Western culture and history. It was not an easy task, but it was the most rewarding thing I have done in my life. At the end of the trip, the Bedouins explained to me how the greatest symbol of wealth in their cul-ture was knowledge. By bestowing it upon them, I had given them a great blessing and source of prosperity. As a sign of his gratitude, one boy hand-carved a box for me to place a pencil in to symbolize his joy of finally being able to read. Experiences like these last a life time and are the perfect way for anyone to learn about other groups of people and their way of life.Ezra Siegel, 12

Italy was one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever been. Our first stop, Tuscany, particularly Motevarchi, was rural compared to Rome and other Italian cities. Farming was big - we had tomatoes as big as softballs and lemons the size of my head, not to mention awesome pizza and pasta. Next, we drove down to Pompeii to see the ruins of the great city. The detailed stonework was breathtaking, as was the artwork and pottery. Lastly, we visited Rome, which was astonishing. The marvel of artwork and architecture had the specialty cuisine of mushrooms, particularly truffles. We had our fill at the Plaza de Popolo. After dodging tourists and vendors for a week, we saw the Trevi Fountain, the Spanish Steps, and of course, the Colosseum. It was the greatest trip I’ve ever taken.

Max Morris, 10

The world widens with entertainment

12 ENTERTAINMENT

With artists like Deadmau5 and David Guet-ta bringing the club scene to the forefront of pop culture, the art of disc jockeying is more popular than ever. For senior Ross Blitz, it is a way of life. “I discovered DJing about five years ago,” Blitz said. “I realized that music was a huge part of my life and I wanted to continue with anything having to do with music.” Blitz and many other students at Span-ish River, such as senior Joey Towbin, (also known as “DJ Joebin”), have found a passion in disc jockeying (more commonly known by its abbreviation, DJing). Blitz began the hobby when a friend asked him to play music at a party. From that point on, it blossomed into a passion. Towbin’s origins as a DJ, on the other hand, are much more convoluted. “I went to Ultra Music Festival in March and met this DJ. He gave me this software he

Students find passion in disc-jockeyingBy ZACH SCHLEIN

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was saving for someone who didn’t show up and gave me a flashdrive with all the major software downloads I ever needed. He was completely wasted, so that helped [him give a complete stranger so much material],” Towbin said. “I’ve always wanted to make software and mix music, but this gave me a motivation and I like to make mixes. Being able to create your own music and put it out there is a nice alternative to hearing the same thing on the radio all the time.” Lately, more and more students are spend-ing their free time making personal mixes and beats. This is easier due to music becoming more widely available on the Internet and the advent of computer programs that allow one to create their own mixes (such as “Ableton Live!”). “I don’t play venues or anything,” Towbin said. “I just make mixes and so forth.” Blitz on the other hand, has played at a myriad of venues. “Way too many to name,” Blitz said. “V.I.P. Club Lounge, West Boca High School, hotels, Bar Mitzvahs, just parties in general.” Playing at this many venues and events, Blitz

has decided to take the next step and make a career out of DJing. “DJing is an awesome source of income,” Blitz said. “If they know what they’re doing, most DJs can make more than eight times today’s minimum wage.” Conversely, Towbin is perfectly content with keeping DJing as a hobby. “I just do it in my spare time; it’s not like I plan on making a career out of it,” Towbin said. Despite his full commitment to his job, Blitz keeps school as his first priority. When asked what the were cons about being a professional DJ, Blitz stated that it did not have any. “I mean, sure, it takes up my weekends, but I still get decent grades [and] I have kept all my friends over the years.” With students talking about Blitz and Tow-bin’s mixes, and commenting on online posts, they are already living a miniature version of the DJing dream. Time will tell if that dream evolves into a reality.

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ENTERTAINMENT 13October 2010The Galleon

By PHOEBE DINNERENTERTAINMENT EDITOR

Black box theater vitalizes student performances

Student concert to strike a chord

By LEE GINTONENTERTAINMENT EDITOR

High school students are known for put-ting on acts whether it is to “fit in” with a social crowd or to gain the respect of a teacher. How-ever, a group of students on campus is putting on acts for a different reason. The drama stu-dents perform daily, expanding their skills, in the new black box theater. The black box pro-vides them with a venue in which they can prac-tice and improve. It is a room painted black to give a neutral setting for a performance. Drama teacher Rocco D’Attolico is passionate about the students’ love for the stage, and he is more than enthusiastic for the school year. “We have an exciting program planned with a great number of performances,” D’Attolico said. D’Attolico currently teaches Drama I,III and IV and Acting IV. In these courses, students improve their acting skills and work on their craftwork. D’Attolico said he plans to help any-one who has the “acting bug” by letting them perform in the newly refurbished black box the-ater. Drama students spent the summer paint-ing the drama room black and it will serve as another theater to host other productions. “The purpose of the black box theater is to allow the students to have as many perfor-mance opportunities as possible,” senior Katie Seldin said. “We would like them to be able to experiment and grow as actors in a safe and productive environment.” Seldin is the president of Spanish River’s International Thespian Society troupe. Seldin, along with others in the drama department,

helped transform the black box into a theater for “A Night of One-Acts,” a show comprised of two one-act comedies written by Alice Gestenberg. Coming to the main stage this fall, Novem-ber 7 though 10, is A Streetcar Named Desire by Tennesse Williams. Over 100 students au-ditioned for this play, of whom only 12 were cast. Other performances lined up for this year include Pride and Prejudice and Guys and Dolls. There is also potential for a faculty show this year, according to D’Attolico. Stagecraft provides opportunities for those who prefer to avoid the spotlight and stay behind the scenes. “I love the friends I make doing it because they love the same thing you do,” junior Lila Stallone said. Students like Stallone and Seldin cannot stop raving about the program. They encourage all of the students to participate in the abundance of opportunities that the renovated drama depart-ment is offering. Spanish River should be pre-pared for a year filled with compelling entertain-ment.

Spotlights, concessions and rock music are not part of the typical Spanish River scene. However, on October 21, the Sharks will take a dip in a sea of amplified lyrics, electronic notes and taut bass strings. Rock the River (WSRH’s annual student-produced rock con-cert) will be featuring three original Spanish River bands, in addition to Amber Leigh and The Reprieve (both of whom are signed by Gibson Guitars). In addition, Rock the River will now be sponsored by internationally renowned guitar company Gibson Guitars. This is possible be-cause of WSRH advisor Randy Weddle and his daughter, Amber Leigh. Leigh has been performing at Rock the River for four years. It was during the filming of Leigh’s video for Gibson Guitars (which can be seen at www.amberleigh.com) that the idea of Gibson Gui-tars sponsoring Rock the River was pitched. Thanks to Gibson Guitars, ascending rock band The Reprieve from Orlando, Florida will be making a guest performance. The Reprieve has recently been signed by Gibson Guitars. Students are getting excited for the perfor-mance. “The fact that WSRH is being sponsored by a famous guitar company makes me very excited to go this year,” junior Courtney Lac-ey said. “Up until now it’s basically been the same thing year after year.” Rock the River will be bringing some priz-es and give-aways to the audience. While the full details of the prizes could not be revealed, Weddle did announce to Spanish River stu-dents that a Gibson guitar will be given away at the concert. Pre-sale tickets to Rock the River are $10 and can be pur-chased from anyone in WSRH. Pre-sale T-Shirts are $20 and they include admission if worn to the show. Tickets at the door will be $15.

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Upcoming performances:

“That’s Funny!” October 11, at 7:00 PM in the Black Box theater

“A Streetcar Named Desire,” No-vember 4 -7 at 7:00 PM in the Count-ess de Hoernle theater

“Spoon River Anthology” Novem-ber 11 - 12 at 7:00 PM in the Black Box theater

Tickets for all Black Box perfor-mances are $5.

STUDENT LIFE 14Trends on the rise: tanning and tattoos

From fashion to activities, trends seem to come and go as the years pass by. Some of the more prominent trends with today’s generation are tattoos and tanning. Tattoo ideas, anybody? Lately it seems as if more and more teenagers around America are getting “tatted up.” What was once an ancient ritual has become popular and is remaining so. Be it for show, because “everyone else is doing it” or for a memorable cause, the ink of a tat-too is permanent. Are these teens aware that the trend could fade away, but the ink will not? Today’s generation may need to cool their en-thusiasm and be advised instead about the per-petual marks they will be left with. “I’m getting my tattoo in about a year, and I can’t wait,” junior Ryan DeLawyer said. Tattoo artist Michael Fisher, who works at a body art shop in Coral Springs called Whole Addiction, can also attest to the rising popular-ity of tattoos.

“I’ve been tattooing for 20 years and I’ve nev-er seen as many kids [get tattoos] as I have in the past year,” Fisher said. Not only is skin becoming more colorful with ink, it is also becoming darker with the help of the sun. In 2004, 40 percent of white Floridians stated that they had been sunburnt at least once in the past year, according to the cancer control department of the Centers for Dis-ease Control and Prevention (CDC). The CDC has also declared that sun-burn is one of the leading contribu-tors to skin cancer diagnoses. Living in South Florida, though, can be a powerful motiva-tion to bask in the sun on beautiful afternoons. “I lay out by my

pool nearly every day after school,” junior Alicia Levantini said. “Tanning is one of my favorite things to do.” At this stage, it is difficult to tell if these fads are here to stay or on their way out. Some teens fall into the traps of trends all too easily and take part in both activities. “I recently got my tattoo over the summer,” senior Paige Demerer said. “I go tanning a few times a week as well.” Many people get tattoos for personal reasons. Some of these reasons include remembering a loved one or trademarking an important event in their lives. Demerer is a prime example of this rationale; she got her tattoo in remembrance of her grandfather after he passed away during the summer. The color of skin is no longer attractive when it has been marred by cancer. The tattoo that was once a butterfly has cost its host hundreds of dollars’ worth of laser tattoo removal surgery once she realized she no longer wanted it. Are the consequences of tattoos and tanning worth “fitting in” in high school? Today’s teens may need a wake-up call regarding their choices.

By SHELAINA BLOUKOSSTAFF REPORTER

ADDING UP THE NUMBERSThe Cost of Senior Year

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College apps: $75 x 8 $600 SAT: $47 x 2 $94 ACT: $33 x 1 $33 SAT Subject Tests: $21 x 3 $63 Parking decal: $40 Senior shirt: $20 Senior picture: $15 Grad bash: $100 Yearbook: $100 Prom ticket: $100+ Prom dress/tux rental: $150

Grand total:

Tattoos such as this one are becoming more popular with teens.

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Many say that senior year is the most expensive year of high school. To explore this claim, The Galleon compiled some popular senior activities and responsibil-ities. Based on approximate prices, here’s how things added up.

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Among many new rules implemented this year at Spanish River is one that some say may exac-erbate a sanitation problem. A new hall pass sys-tem mandates a shared hall pass for each class-room in order to identify who students are and where they are headed. “The number one rea-son we implemented the new hall passes was for safety and supervision so we could quickly identify who should or shouldn’t be on campus,” assistant principal Cindy Chiapet-ta said. “The passes are also colored by building so we can see where stu-dents are going.” However, what was originally meant to cut down on class skipping has caused major sanitation concerns among students. “I believe that having about 20 people a day go to the bathroom while holding a single pass is detrimental to students’ health because it is a simple way to spread germs,” junior Ryan Schwamm said. On the contrary, proponents say the clean-liness complaints associated with these passes

may be outweighed by what the passes are ulti-mately preventing. “Although the passes are gross, it is better than having students around the halls skipping [class],” AP Environmental Science teacher Nicole Cangelosi said. The effects of the passes may not even live up to the hype, according to Cangelosi. “The effects of the passes are very minimal

as long as students wash their hands properly,” Can-gelosi said. As well as cutting back on skipping, the passes are also a step towards becom-ing a greener school, as having one pass per class saves the immense amount of paper previously used to provide students with their own hall passes. According to Chiapetta, the use of the new passes was implemented as a result of the many situations in

which students didn’t have their personal passes with them, resulting in ineffective use of the hall passes. The new hall pass system has stirred up much controversy during the first few weeks of school, but by appropriately cleansing their hands after using the bathroom, students may be able to avoid being in the midst of a breeding ground for germs.

New hall passes come un-der scrutiny

By EMMA GRUBMANSTAFF REPORTER

Students debate the qual-ity of FLVS

Since its founding in 1997, Florida Virtual School has advertised itself on its website as “the country’s first, state-wide Internet-based public high school” and a place where students can learn at “any time, any place, any path, any pace.” FLVS offers regular, honors, and AP courses, all of which are free for Florida stu-dents. From a distance, virtual school seems like a tempting resource to any pupil who wants to get ahead or cannot fit a class into his or her schedule. However, the quality of the classes FLVS provides is debatable. Sophomore Mary Mansour first considered FLVS as an option when she needed a Health Opportunities through Physical Education (HOPE) credit that she did not have time for during school. Soon after she began the course, she also signed up for a chemistry course and Spanish II to get ahead during the summer. Unfortunately, virtual school did not quite live up to her expectations. “FLVS is of lower quality [than classes at school],” Mansour said. “The standards are lower, and they don’t encourage you to do assignments.” Interaction with teachers is poor quality as well, according to Mansour. The only required communication between instructor and student is a discussion-based assignment at the end of each module (a course is made up of roughly six to eight modules). Students must speak to their instructors over the phone a minimum of once per month.

“The teachers are friendly, but you don’t get much time with them,” Mansour admitted. “I don’t really recommend FLVS to other students, and I would only take other courses there out of necessity.” On the other hand, senior Eric Pelz enjoyed his experiences with FLVS. He took a HOPE credit and three other classes and considered them to be great. “FLVS is better quality [than traditional classes] because it allows you to go at your own pace,” Pelz said. “It depends on the student, but for me, certain FLVS courses are better than tra-ditional school courses because they allow for flexibility and learning topics that either are not offered at school or cannot fit in your schedule.” Mansour and Pelz only supplemented their school courseloads with FLVS classes. Howev-er, junior Jordan Miller, a former Spanish River student, is completing her high school education solely with dual-enrollment and virtual school courses. “I love taking classes online and couldn’t be happier,” Miller said. “I think FLVS is a quality home-schooling program.” In Miller’s opinion, FLVS has an excellent resource, but it requires dedication from stu-dents. “I would recommend FLVS to students who are prepared to be on their own and have very good commitment,” Miller said. For the motivated student, Florida Virtual School can be an “e-learning solution” to consid-er. FLVS has been praised for its flexibility, but it also has student satisfaction issues it needs to overcome. Perhaps Miller is right; it takes a cer-tain type of student to succeed in the different environment of online school.

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Quest for the Best:COFFEE

Whether they’re get-ting jazzed up for class in the morning or craving afternoon boosts, Spanish River students named these coffee places as their top picks:

Starbucks Coffee9961 GLADES ROAD, BOCA RATON, FL

17940 MILITARY TRAIL, #600, BOCA RATON, FL

“It’s really clean inside and I love the strawberry frappucinos.”- Mary Pride, 12

“It’s about the brand.”- Kate Heffernan, 12

www.starbucks.com

Dunkin’ Donuts9874 YAMATO ROAD, #124, BOCA RATON, FL 1200 NW 51st STREET #C4, BOCA RATON, FL

“I love [getting coffee there] because [the coffee] isn’t too strong, the service is good, and the lines aren’t long. It’s not crowded like Starbucks always is.”- Sydney Rosenthal, 10

www.dunkindonuts.com

A student traverses the hallways during class. Her pass, which is plastic and valid for the entire year, is a step up from the quarterly paper pass used in previous years.

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McDonald’s1776 N. MILITARY TRAIL, BOCA RATON, FL

7030 W. PALMETTO PARK ROAD, BOCA RATON, FL

“I like getting coffee there because it’s close to my house and convenient. Also, the coffee is really good and it comes at a reasonable price.”- Brooke Ollander, 12

www. mcdonalds.com

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Girls’ cross country coach Rick Rothman, and the South County Regional Park are teaming together to build a much needed course for the boys’ and girls’ cross country teams in The School District of Palm Beach County. The cross country teams usually race in large parks. This will be the first area in the district designed specifically for cross country racing.

Rothman has been working to open a perma-nent course for 20 years and he is ecstatic that it is finally happening. Last year, he was the liaison between all of the county cross country coaches and the park’s department. During meetings, he brought up the idea of a course and it has finally taken off from there. “I feel the course is going to help out a lot towards our races because we will be training on it often,” sophomore Sierra Cardenas said. “It will help us prepare for our races.” The length of a cross country course is 5,000 meters (3.1 miles). The most difficult part about not having a designated course is having to remeasure this distance every race. Set up time will be significantly decreased with the addition of a permanent course. “I’m excited for the new course,” junior Emmy Romer said. “It will be a positive reflec-tion on the Spanish River Cross Country team and the girls and I are very excited for the first race on it.” This course will “give the people of Palm Beach County a safe place to run, plus a place where Cross Country teams can practice and compete,” Rothman said. The course should be opening sometime this season.

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By RENEE SIEGELSPORTS EDITOR

Bikram Yoga

A water bottle sits arm’s length away as beads of sweat start to pour down the body and the mind begins to journey into an aura of relaxation. No, this is not a description of tanning in the South Florida heat. This is a different kind of heat. This is Bikram Yoga heat. Bikram Yoga is a form of yoga that differs from the average practice because it is done in a room heated to 105 degrees Fahrenheit. It is a spinoff of Hatha Yoga, which was developed by

a man named Bikram Choudhury. Each class consists of practicing a sequence of 26 individual poses which come together to create synergism throughout the body. The flexibility from the poses paired with the heat from the room creates a cardio workout that enhances strength and stamina. “Anyone can do this, no matter your age,” instructor Milica Lovcevic said. “If you’re athletic, non athletic, flexible or inflexible, [Bikram Yoga is a great practice to try].” Bikram Yoga Boca Raton is the only studio that offers this type of yoga in Boca Raton. One should arrive 15 minutes early with a mat, two towels, and a water bottle in tow. The class is rigorous, repeating each pose twice for a total of 90 minutes. Water breaks

MMA grows faster than any other sport

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PHOTO BY RENEE SIEGELSenior Allie North and freshman Julie Bergman jog through the construction where the course will be.

Let’s Get Physical

Boxing, Muay Thai, Wrestling, Judo, Jiu-Jitsu; they are just some of the most basic forms of fighting that make up mixed martial arts (MMA). MMA is the fastest growing sport in the world, according to CBS News. The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is MMA’s big-gest public event, with over one million view-ers each UFC. UFC works differently than other sports. There are five weight classes, each of which produces one champion. Every UFC card has a preliminary “card” (match) and a main card. The premier fight is the main event, which puts the champion of the weight class against “the challenger.” Students are following the popularity of the sport. Some have been fighting for years, while others are just catching on to it. The legal fighting age to do competition as an ama-teur or professional fighter is 18; underage fighters are prohibited to “strike” the oppo-nent (punch, kick, etc.). However, this does not stop the hard work, dedication and prac-tice that students are putting into their train-ing. Jiu-Jitsu tournaments are accessible and very popular. The North American Grappling Association (NAGA) is the premiere grappling tournament in America. One is put into a bracket based on weight and skill level. NAGA competitors range from 110-pound 13-year-olds to 180-pound professional fighters. “It’s very difficult to say in words how I felt when I won my first tournament,” senior Joey Fernandez said. “I felt like nothing could stop me and I felt full of potential; the only way to experience the feeling is to experience the fight.” At the first UFC, there were no rules, no gloves and no weight classes, but the sport has evolved since then. MMA has become more accepted with its advances from putting two people in a cage and letting them beat each other to the pulp, to a sport practiced by peo-

ple of diverse ages, sexes and skill levels. “My mom convinced me to do it,” junior Rebecca Zelmonavich said. “I ended up loving it because it’s fun to fight and very rewarding!” With more martial arts schools teaching MMA opening, it is not difficult to find a place to train. Florida’s largest Mixed Martial Arts Academy is American Top Team (ATT) with open training facilities in Pompano, Deerfield, Boyton Beach, Ft. Lauderdale and other loca-tions all across Florida, according to ameri-cantopteam.com. “The feeling of winning is like no other,” senior Austin Beall said. “MMA is my passion and I never want the feeling I get while fighting to go away.” “I started MMA when I was 15,” sophomore Alec Grennan said. “I love beating on people; it gives me a sense of pride and satisfaction.” Fighters such as Fernandez say the great-est feeling in the world is knowing all the hard work paid off. A growing base of fans and fight-ers can only equal good things for the world of MMA.

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are taken often to prevent dehydration; feeling light-headed during certain poses, however, is expected. Yogis say that the detoxification that follows a Bikram class is unmatched by that of any other exercise form. They also say that relaxation and fall-ing asleep come much easier after just one class. “This [class] can easily be focused for beginners because it is about aligning your body on the right and the left sides,” Lovcevic said. “The poses are not necessarily advanced, but you can advance within each posture. The more you come, the more flex-ible you’ll get, and the more your body will open up.” Whether a beginner or a commoner to yoga, heating up a work-out with Bikram Yoga is a great new way to get physical.

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Au naturale running... for your feetBy RENEE SIEGELSPORTS EDITOR

Sneakers are usually at the top of the generic exercise checklist, but a new trend in exercising might eliminate them from that list completely. The world of running is possibly at the brink of a revolution. Some people are switching back to the ancient ways of running barefoot. The Palm Beach Post has recently recognized some research on this new theory. The re-cent dependence upon sneakers during ex-ercise has complete-ly altered the aver-age person’s running form. The extreme padding and support that sneaker compa-nies often advertise causes people to land on their heels. This repeated heel striking is one of the main causes of chronic stress injuries in athletes. “Companies recently have become so fo-cused on what the shoe can do for you, that people lose sight of the importance of the me-chanics of your body,” English teacher Car-men Gallardo said. “[By running barefoot] you

become more in tune with your body because you must focus on the change of your footing.” Should everyone suddenly stop wear-ing shoes during their runs? Not at all. Hu-mans have recently become so accustomed to heel striking that it takes gradual, deliber-ate training to run properly barefoot. When done properly, the added range of motion from barefoot running is known to strength-en muscles and therefore prevent injury. “I sometimes do barefoot strides because

sprinting a short distance without shoes is beneficial and strengthening, but I would never run long distances barefoot for fear of causing injuries,” junior Nick French said. If one tries to run with no shoes on, but does not land on the balls of the feet, he or she can cause further damage. Moreover,

there are possibilities of landing on hazard-ous materials such as glass, rocks, or sticks. Well-known athletic brands are develop-ing new ways to avoid the latter. Nike has recently tried to mimic the barefoot style with their new trainer, the Nike Free Run +. Though it is based on a running shoe con-cept, this particular shoe is versatile and can be worn for almost any type of exercise. “I always thought that [The Nike Free Run +] was different than other shoes because they fit

differently and allow for more movement, but I never knew they were inspired by bare-foot running,” senior Leonie de la Cruz said. “Knowing the background of their de-sign puts it into perspective.” Vibram Five Fingers is another barefoot inspired shoe. Atypical in look, it fits like a glove around each toe. Almost every athletic shoe brand is creating its

own version of lightweight racers inspired by the barefoot philosophy. Going barefoot or running with minimal-ist inspired shoes seems to be redefining the concept of wearing “proper running shoes”.

New cheerleaders man-up the sport

“There is now no good way to defend them. They are unguardable. They are indefendable.” Ex-NBA head coach Jeff Van Gundy said. No not that type of heat. We’re talk-ing about heat-related illnesses, the cause of too many deaths as of late. Athletes of any sport are at risk, espe-cially those living in South Florida. Here are some tips to

prevent and overcome any heat issue.

1. HYDRATE: That means in addition to the eight glasses you need daily, you need to start drinking extra fluids every day before a big event. It is just as important to replace those fluids after an event or hard workout as it is to hydrate beforehand.

2. Add electrolytes to your drinking routine: Drinking an excessive amount of water dilutes the blood circulatory system, dropping the relative level of electrolytes in the blood stream. Adding a bottle of Gatorade or Smart Water on event day is the best option.

3. Exercise during cooler hours: The early afternoons in Boca Raton are scorching. Avoid exercising during these hours if pos-sible! If not possible, try to be inside or under shade.

4. Recover quickly: If you overheat, the obvious thing to do is to stop exercising and drink, but there are some other tricks to a fast recovery. Put something cool such as a cold rag on the back of the neck, the spot where blood circulates to the brain, the wrists, the spot where blood circulates to the heart and the armpits.

5. Eat frosting: Frosting is the easiest way to regain energy after a drastic drop in blood sugar, so if you are seriously fatigued from the sun, try this trick.

Pom-poms, girly excess and tight uniforms: these have been the hallmarks of the cheerleading team. This year though, two male cheerleaders are bringing what they claim is a decidedly masculine edge to the sport. Seniors Jon Gomer and Michael Harris are supple-menting the girls’ frill and acro-batics with strength and stamina. Gomer and Harris act as “bases” during cheer performances, lifting the girls above their heads. Cheer-leading coach Erin Tartaglia said that they have allowed the “flyers” (who perform acrobatic stunts) to go higher, due to their extra strength. “The girls do actual cheering that I don’t do; I only do the stunt-ing sections,” Gomer said; he will not be seen doing the Shark-a-low. Tartaglia is impressed, if somewhat surprised, by the boys’ dedication. “At first I was worried

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listen to e v e r y -thing I say. They are fast l e a r n -ers and very con-f i d e n t , ” she said. Gomer a n d Harris mesh with the rest of the team, according to Gomer; Tartaglia said that their involvement is like having a breath of fresh air. Not only are those involved with the team pleased with them, many students gave them positive feedback after their debut at the year’s first pep rally. “I appreciate what they do in add-ing diversity to cheerleading at our school and I’m glad they have fun doing it and improve the quality of the cheering,” junior Carter Main said. However, despite the boys’ excel-lence and precision, some focused on what they thought was a come-dic side of the boys’ involvement. “I thought it was better with them, because it gave [the per-formance] an element of humor,” senior Erica Howard said. “It re-minded me of the movie Fired Up!” Harris remained light-hearted about his involvement in the team. “Why did I join? Because I didn’t make the step team,” Harris said.

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