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Lindsay Alexander

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Lindsay AlexanderApril 25, 2011

Renee Burke Publications Adviser Boone High School 2000 South Mills Avenue Orlando, FL 32806

Perhaps the Hi-Lights Newspaper is seeking a well-qualified and responsible individual who can work well in groups and independently to fill the position of Editor in Chief. If this is the case, then please accept the accompanying resume for your review and consideration for the position of Editor in Chief in which these strengths will be of value. As a Hi-Lights staff member in the 2010- 2011 school year, I wrote stories, made every deadline, conducted interviews, edited Journalism I stories and was able to help other staff members with their stories. With this background in writing and experience in editing, I received the position of Copy Editor for the 2011- 2012 school year. I wrote my own stories each deadline, including the un-bylined editorial, the Our View, and edited every story in the paper multiple times for its improvement. As Editor in Chief, I would bring my experience in editing and writing to better the copy of the Hi-Lights newspaper. I would lead by example by continuing to meet deadlines. As a team player, I will also be able to help any staff member with deadline constraints. I enjoy reading professional publications such as National Geographic to gain inspiration for design and graphic ideas to be used in the Hi-Lights newspaper. My love of reading professional publications exposes me to a multitude of creative ideas which can be used in Hi-Lights. In my first year on staff, I was able to learn and adapt quickly to new responsibilities. These abilities plus the skills I acquired as Copy Editor like learning how to edit effectively and promptly, make me a capable and qualified candidate for Editor in Chief. Although the accompanying résumé showcases my abilities and accomplishments, I would love a personal interview to explore this further and I feel it would be the best way to show my capabilities to fill this position. I would appreciate the opportunity to meet with you at any time of your convenience. Thank you for reviewing my résumé. I look forward to hearing from you.

Respectfully,

Lindsay Alexander

Enclosed: résumé

4383 Carolwood Street Orlando, FL 32812 [email protected] @lindzalexander (407) 697 2162

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Lindsay AlexanderOBJECTIVETo edit, revise and improve all copy and design in the Hi-lights Newspaper and lead the staff by example as Editor in Chief.

EDUCATIONCompleted three years at Boone High SchoolGraduation date: June 2013G.P.A 4.0 unweighted, 4.97 weighted, Top 1% of classS.A.T. 1870

EXPERIENCENewspaper Staff Copy Editor, Boone High School• Aug.2011-June2012.AoneyearCopyEditor.ReadandeditedallcopyintheHi-LightsNewspapermultiple times for each issue, wrote the Our View every issue, and wrote other stories. The Our View is an un-bylined editorial describing the staff ’s stance on an issue relevant to high school students.Newspaper Staff Member, Boone High School• Aug2010-June2011.Aoneyearstaffer.ResearchedandwrotestoriesfortheHi-Lightsnewspaper.

RELEVANT HIGH SCHOOL STUDIESNewspaper providing knowledge of InDesign and Photoshop programs; English 1; English 2; Advanced Placement Language and Composition.

HONORS, AWARDS, AND MEMBERHSIPS• HonorableMentionFloridaScholasticPressAssociationFor quality of writing for a sports story appearing in the December 2010 Hi-lights Newspaper.• “NewbieoftheYearAward”Hi-Lights Newspaper staff newbie of the year, selected from eight newbies. • FirstPlaceinInDesignFirst place for an InDesign yearbook spread at Camp Orlando.• QuillandScrollHonorSocietyHonor Society admittance based on academics and membership to a publication staff.• SpanishHonorSocietyAdmittance based on academic achievement in Spanish classes and involvement in Spanish club.• NationalHonorSocietyAdmission based on GPA, service and leadership.• FellowshipofChristianAthletes(FCA)Officer2010-2012,FCACaptain2012-2013 Planned and organized FCA huddles, bible studies and other FCA¬¬ events.

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J ournalism is an incredible subject. It has a vast variety of facets. I enjoy writing the most, but the other elements contribute to my love of journalism as well. Meeting people one would never meet otherwise through interviews,

researching subjects that one would never think about, designing eye catching spreads to draw readers in and maintaining constant communication with the staff are all things that keep me enthralled with journalism. The spirit that comes along with being a journalist, a hunger for more information, a desire to ask another interview question, despite your interviewee’s annoyance, a struggle to come up with the perfect introduction, is something I hope I will always keep. However, I doubt I’ll ever lose it. My family is filled with writers of various occupations. I guess one could say writing, regardless of whether it’s journalistic, is in my blood. The reason I decided to try journalism and join the newspaper staff was because of my mom. My mom was editor-in-chief of her high school’s Red and White newspaper, and I wanted to follow in her footsteps. I suppose I kind of have to a tee. Succeeding in newspaper is not the easiest thing I have done. My first year on staff was a huge learning curve, and it involved late nights, long work days and countless rewrites. I bring a driven spirit and dedication to the newspaper staff. I am not sure if my future plans involve journalism exactly, but anything I major in in college will have some element of journalism. I’ve considered Communication Studies, English, Journalism, History, Business Administration and several others majors. All of these involve writing, the first three especially. History holds journalism’s investigative qualities, and Business Administration recalls journalism’s need of constant communication.

PERSONAL ESSAY

T his year I have learned how to write a solid editorial. Writing the Our View every week meant I had plenty of chances to practice writing my opinion in a clear and concise manner. My thesis statements, mention of

counterarguments, refutes and conclusions all improved this year. My grammar and editing skills also improved as I tackled editing the copy of Hi-Lights. In actual production, I have become better acquainted with InDesign. Designing the Our View each issue definitely helped me shake my fear of designing. In deadlines, I learned that being on time is nice, but being early is better. In regards to teamwork, I learned that I will not always get my way. When working in a team, sometimes ideas clash and there has to be compromise. For example, I wanted the timeline in the senior issue to look differently, although part of its appearance was because we were pressed for time, I still had to respect what Lia and Bridgette wanted because it was more their responsibility than mine. In advertising, I learned the early bird gets the worm. I will be selling my ads in June this year. Many of the places I visited in August for ad sales were taken by other staffers. Regarding journalism ethics, I learned that you always keep your evidence. Even though the error about learning communities in my Our View’s secondary coverage for the November issue was my fault, it helped that I kept my phone call records so Dr. McMillen at least knew my statistics were factual. I also experienced a higher level of dedication this year because I was an editor. I learned it’s easier to be positive and dedicated rather than negative and dedicated. When your heart is in something, everything goes better. Aside from maybe InDesign, I will use elements of all these skills in the future. In college, I will be able to use my want to “beearly”tofendoffprocrastination,Iwillusemyfamiliaritywithcompromisingwhen I’m in a group setting, I will use my public relations skills learned from advertising in any kind of work environment that is remotely social, I think having a working knowledge of journalism ethics is a life skill that one should have, and I can apply a positive outlook and dedication to essentially everything I do.

SELF - ANALYTICAL EVALUATION

M y most significant piece this year was my December Our View, “CommunityCollegesBenefitAttendees.”Thisismymostsignificantpiecebecause I think it’s something that really needed to be said. The student body

needed be enlightened, and I needed to hear myself verbalize that kids who go to community colleges are just as good as anyone else. This was actually an easy story for me because it was something I was passionate about. I knew what I wanted to say, and it all just came spilling out of my head onto the paper. My basic contentions stayed the same throughout the piece, but I had to make my argument more believable. Saying that Harvard, an Ivy League school, and Valencia College are equal would have been an arrogant argument. I had to admit there were pluses to going to a school like Harvard and in turn, I stressed that people who go to Ivy League Schools and community colleges can have the same potential, and community college goers can also save a lot of money. My published piece was more informed and had a better argument than my first draft. My driving force behind this article was making sure students who are going to community colleges know they are just as good as everyone else but since this is a more personally and emotionally driven argument, I learned that the use of facts from various articles helped strengthen my argument because it gave readers fact and not just opinion. I particularly like that I know this article relates directly to many students, even if they didn’t read it. I also like that I was able to defend something I believe to be true, even though it doesn’t directly apply to me. Though I will not be attending a community college, I still felt it was necessary to support those who are.

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View Community colleges benefit attendees

Community college suits full schedulesPeople tend to think that only “brand name” schools are credible and think poorly of a college simply because it is small, local and generally not as difficult to be accepted to. Community colleges are wonderful opportunities for adults who have kids to work, or [for] students who can’t afford to attend a state university. The requirements are typically the same to get an [Associates of Arts] degree at any school you go to. For people who can’t put their life on hold for four years, community college is great for people with full schedules to earn a degree.

- spencer cotton, senior

Valencia does not meet UCF standardI believe the opinion [that community colleges are not as good as State or Ivy League schools] is credible because I dual enroll at Valencia and my friend dual enrolls at UCF. My

classes [are] a lot easier than his, which supports the fact that community colleges are less adequate than state schools.

- monica stauffer, senior

Community colleges offer broader baseI have always considered community colleges on par with state colleges. I know plenty of very intelligent people who have gone to Valencia. I think community colleges are very well rounded, perhaps at the expense of having a select few exceptional programs. Community colleges offer a broader base, which can help people who don’t yet know which field they want to go into find their calling.

- charles glazer, senior

Cutting expenses is practical optionGoing to a community or state college is smarter than starting

out at a private or Ivy League school. I’m going to Valencia because it’s more practical. I get to live at home and cut college expenses. I believe that everyone can get the same quality education if not better. Community college classes are smaller than other college classes, and that means more attention from your professors and more one-on-one help.

- raina edmondson, senior

Apply knowledge to future experiencesIt doesn’t matter what college you go to. It is how you apply and use the information that you learned in college for the rest of your life.

- william mckillop, freshman

We would love to hear from you! Feel free to comment online at hilights.org

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VALENCIA: LOW COST, HIGH QUALITY

Despite the tenacity of common phrases uttered throughout Central Florida high school hallways like, “Valencia is a school for losers,” Valencia is an accredited learning environment.

Valencia College, Florida state universities and Ivy League universities all offer accredited four year degrees. Community colleges primarily offer two year degrees. However, Valencia Community College is now Valencia College as of Fall 2011. Valencia offers a Bachelors in Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology and Radiologic and Imagery Science.

The popular belief that State and Ivy League schools are better than Valencia is false. Community colleges and Valencia offer more student- professor interaction, budget conscious tuition, and while graduates of Harvard are presented with a different career market due to their frilly diploma, Valencia graduates have the same potential.

More than twice as many local high school graduates attend Valencia than all public state universities combined.

Research schools are no place for undergraduates. Well known

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not in the classroom but instead are doing research. Classes are then taught by student aids. For an incoming freshman, an auditorium filled with 300 pupils and one teacher is an intimidating learning environment.

In “10 Things Every Parent Should Know About College” by Michelle Crouch, published in the September 2011 edition of Reader’s Digest, Crouch found students at Harvard did not have a strong enough relationship with their professors for them to write their graduate school recommendations.

According to communitycollege.com, the average community college class size is 30 students. With smaller classes, professors are devoted to teaching and working with students.

Ivy League and State schools can cost a fortune. A designer degree is not worth years and years of paying back college loans. An in-state freshman taking 15 hours of classes each semester for two semesters living on campus, with a meal plan will pay around $20,000 regardless of the state school he attends.

At community colleges, one can pay for classes hour-by-hour, allowing flexible payment options. Students at Valencia pay $99.06 per credit hour.

Students who do not have the financial means to pay for college without the help of student loans are

better off going to an affordable school. In “10 Things Every Parent

Should Know About College,” it is said that in 2010, almost two thirds of undergraduates borrowed money, and student loan debt outpaced credit card debt for the first time. College Board says the average senior who took out college loans graduates $24,000 in debt.

Do not let fancy lion statues and ivy covered walls be fooling. While it is true a degree from an Ivy League school can open doors for elite job positions down the road, the vast majority of college goers are not looking to be presidential advisers or Nobel Peace Prize winners.

There is no data showing Ivy League graduates achieve higher levels of success than other college graduates. According to “10 Things Every Parent Should Know About College,” out of the 900-odd 1973 Princeton graduates, there are only a handful of recognized names. If a student puts his talents to use, he can succeed to levels higher than graduates of Ivy League colleges.

While the student life of State schools and the preppy-high-society air of Ivy League is appealing, there is nothing inadequate about community colleges. They offer similar, if not the same degrees, with more involved teaching, better pricing and equal opportunities after graduation.

Tuition, fees and cost of living for University of Central Florida freshman for two semesters: $14,710

Tuition, fees and cost of living for Florida State freshman for two semesters: $17,604

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Your Thoughts

They’re okay, but I like bigger colleges. I feel like you get a better education at bigger colleges.

- shea outar, freshman

It’s a good alternative because you save money and get more attention in class.

- kimgiau dang, junior

It’s a good way to get into a four-year college because you already know the basics.

- nathan perroux, sophomore

I think it’s the worst alternative because you don’t get the full college experience.

- kevin lopes, senior

What do you think about community colleges?

Tuition, fees and living costs for University of Florida freshman for two semesters: $19,830

Tuition, fees and cost of living for University of South Florida freshman for two semesters: $20,590

Cost per credit hour at Valenicia College: $99.06

M ypiecethatcouldstilluseworkismyFebruaryOurView,“TESistimeconsuming,unnecessary.”ThisstorywasdifferentfromotherOurView’sI had written because it dealt with a touchy subject. It began with a lot

of research because I needed to understand the Teacher Evaluation System’s background and goals. After that, I needed opinions, but finding opinions was a littlebitdifficultbecausefacultyIinterviewedwereafraidtosayhowtheyreallyfelt. Also, it was hard for me to come up with convincing arguments that the new Teacher Evaluation System is unnecessary because this is the first year it has been implemented; no one really knows how it will work once schools and teachers have adjusted. From this, I learned that one needs to be educated on a topic before he forms an opinion about it, and one needs to get as many different viewpoints as possible on the subject. This helps for a more informed, believable editorial. From first to published piece, I expanded on one of my points, that there is not enough time for the new system to work because class periods are only 49 minutes, and Ialsomademythesisclearerbecauseinmyfirstdraftitwasn’tofficiallystateduntil paragraph nine. The reason I think this piece could still use work is because I don’t think I emphasized the right things. I mainly discussed how the system was unfair to teachers because it took up time they didn’t have. I think I should have taken a different angle and emphasized how the system does not aid students. The new Teacher Evaluation System’s scale methods have not helped me in anyway. I also should have discussed how TES cannot be easily applied to subjects like art or classes like newspaper and yearbook. I think this piece is informed and well written, but I think it would have been stronger and better served the student body if I had more heavily emphasized how it affects students, and not how it affects teachers.

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View TES is time consuming, unnecessary

One year to date after his election, President Barack Obama said, “It’s time to stop just talking about education reform and start actually doing it.”

In 2009, The U.S. Department of Education distributed a $4.35 million grant to 12 states to spearhead Race to the Top, a reform program that is a part of the 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Florida is a Race to the Top recipient based on its current plans for reform and past ability to increase student achievement.

Race to the Top is meant to help solve Florida’s teaching woes; however, its requirement of a Teacher Evaluation System has done more harm than good. Orange County, and other counties in Central Florida, have chosen Dr. Robert Marzano’s Teacher Evaluation System. This system’s time consuming methods are unhelpful to teachers and students.

The main goal of TES is improving teaching strategies and student understanding. A key difference between TES and the old system is the latter required one teacher evaluation yearly and passed 99 percent of its teachers.

With the old system, teachers on tenure could have been excluded from this requirement because administration expects those teachers to be able to teach effectively. If a teacher was to let his professional edge slip, his ineffective behavior could potentially go unnoticed for years. Even so, the Robert Marzano Teacher Evaluation System’s cons outweigh the pros.

The new system requires four informal evaluations and two formal evaluations for all inexperienced teachers.

Veteran teachers will have two informal and one formal. An informal evaluation consists

of a campus administrator observing 15 minutes of a class period. The new need for administrative “surveillance” in classrooms can leave veteran teachers feeling demoralized and frustrated, which can hurt teacher morale.

Formal evaluations require time teachers do not have. Teachers receive questions to answer about how they think they are doing as a teacher. After these questions are answered, an administrator and the teacher will meet to discuss them, probably during said teacher’s planning period. Then, the teacher will have a class period evaluation and a debriefing with the administrator in another planning period.

The evaluation is based on six categories: Lesson Segments Involving Routine Events, Lesson Segments Addressing Content, Lesson Segments Enacted on the Spot, Planning and Preparing, Reflecting on Teaching and Collegiality and Professionalism. What is especially new is Lesson Segments Involving Routine Events. This category includes the new use of learning goals and a scale system.

While this could potentially help students learn, currently it is not. Guidelines for an effective learning goal are not clear, and honestly, the scale concept is dumb. No student wants to raise his hand with a one to five rating on it to show how much he understands. No student wants to record this in a journal or on an assignment either.

Students mentally know where they are. If they do not understand, they ask questions. The scale system is meant to emphasize student understanding. However, teachers can simply ask their classes, ‘are there any questions?’ This eliminates time wasted copying down scales on assignments and re-referencing the scale in class.

Teachers are given 49 minutes per class period, which is not enough time for this system to work. Teachers already work hard to teach students, and asking them to create a learning goal and scale for every lesson is excessive when they

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Your Thoughts

It’s taking away from what teachers are trying to accomplish and changes their

attitude.- cornelia martinez, senior

It makes teachers more focused on [TES] than what they want [students] to learn.

- carly larr, junior

In a way, it’s good because students focus more on studies, [and] they don’t focus on distractions.

- pedro sarmiento, sophomore

I think it’s kind of good because [teachers] can know how the students progress everyday.

- isaias gayahan, freshman

TES makes learning boringI don’t like the new Teacher Evaluation System. Learning is easier for me when the teacher makes the material interesting. The new systematic rules not only turn students off toward their classes, but also makes the teachers have to worry about passing the evaluation rather than just teaching.

- jonathan pendleton, senior

Evaluation system cripples teachers I think [TES] is a waste of time. It should be optional. [Administrators cannot] expect teachers to enjoy their jobs and perform well when [they] constantly tell them how to do their job. I don’t like it and nor do the teachers, so it should be optional.

- alexyz hernandez, freshman

TES is not suitable for different class levelsI think the new Teacher Evaluation System is an example of ignorance on the part of OCPS. Not only are classes different

in the level of rigor and style of teaching, but the teachers don’t have the same way of teaching. Oftentimes the best teachers use unorthodox methods that can’t simply be evaluated in such a one-dimensional way. The evaluation system is forcing many teachers, particularly upper-level teachers, to dumb down parts of their lessons.

- thomas mcclane, senior

TES keeps students on trackThe new Teacher Evaluation System helps students more than it does teachers. At least, it helps me understand where I’m at and what I’m struggling with. . . . It’s good way to keep your grades up because you know the specific areas to focus on. - kaitlin renaud, freshman

System fails adequate teachersWhile a good intention, the new Teacher Evaluation System has more drawbacks than it does positive changes. I have seen fantastic teachers, who have literally changed my life and way

What is your view on the new TES?

of perceiving the world, belittled and bullied by these new evaluations.

- brandon dalzell, senior

Teachers do not follow through The Teacher Evaluation doesn’t change the way teachers are actually teaching. Most of them just prepare for the one evaluation, then return to their natural ways of teaching.

- monica marulanda, junior

New system belongs in elementary schools I believe the new Teacher Evaluation System is a very misplaced idea. I believe this idea belongs in elementary schools, not high schools. Putting fingers up is a waste of class time because high school students don’t need to be babied more than they are. If a student doesn’t get something, it’s his responsibility to ask the teacher for help.

- le-roy mormontoy, senior

SYSTEM IS HELPFUL FOR NEW TEACHERS, HINDERS SEASONED

have created other practices known to reach students like calling on a student to answer another student’s question to ensure classroom understanding.

For first year teachers, this system can be effective because it covers essentials for running a classroom, but for an experienced teacher who knows how to do his job, it wastes time and is unnecessary. As for the ineffective tenured teacher, a thorough yearly evaluation would make sure he is teaching adequately.

Florida Race to the Top Survival Guide

- Design and implement teacher and principal evaluation systems

-Include a comprehensive range of ratings

-Conduct multiple evaluations for each first-year teachers

-Establish an Individual Professional Development Plan for each teacher

T his is picture is of senior Alexis Mauerman. The picture captures her mood. In the picture, she is very focused, but she has a slight smile on her face, like she has just been talking to someone. While I took photos of her, Mauerman

was busy painting and she never took her eyes off the canvas, but she also chatted with the people sitting next to her the whole time. This photo also shows that she is hunched over her work, showing how focused she is on her painting. The viewercanalsoseehereyes,whichisdifficultwithartpictures.Also,thecolorof Mauerman’s shirt, her painting and her neighbor’s painting catch viewer’s attention. mauerman 3-2_lindz50.jpg

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I am especially proud of this picture because it was published in the yearbook. The picture has good color and viewer’s are automatically drawn to the subject, junior Willow Cheek, because of the bright geometric patters of

her shirt. Cheeks is the center of visual interest because she is the largest object in the picture, and she is also the brightest. The photo also exhibits the rule of thirds, with Willow occupying the left third. Depth of field is present too. The glass bottle at the front is blurry, and Cheek is in focus. 107-101_cheek-Copy.jpg

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l acrosse is a sport full of action, and when games move fast, they move really fast. However, when games move slow, they move really slow. This pictures captures a slow moment. An ideal sports photograph has the ball

initandsomesortofaction.Thispicturehasneither.Yet,Ithinkitcapturesthetension of the moment. Number nine hunched over, waiting for the referee to blow the whistle. Number 21 stands on tip toe, anxiously waiting for the game to resume. There is also an element of depth of field because the players are stacked down the field toward the goal, and they get more blurry as the recede. The players in a line also form a leading line. lacrosse 4-12_lindz9.jpg

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I was an asset to the Hi-Lights newspaper staff first and foremost because I wrote educated, informed editorials on deadline. Second, I was an asset to staff because I tried to make my edits prompt, and I tried to make them

thorough. Third, I was an asset to Hi-Lights because I was a team player by taking on responsibilities that weren’t necessarily my own. I interviewed several people for fellow newspaper and yearbook staffers. I photographed an art class for a yearbook spread. I was part of the rewrite process for Ruben’s October golf story,andIwaspartofRuben’sredesignprocessforhisMarchYouTubestory.These actions also grouped with my aid to others at work days and the afternoons and evenings I stayed at school to make sure the paper went to press exhibit my commitment to Hi-Lights.

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T his year was my junior year and junior year is known for being the hardest academically. Knowing this, I tried to make my course load manageable but still competitive enough for colleges, and I also tried to limit the activities

I was involved while still trying to experience new things and meet new people. Trying to keep my schedule balanced, competitive and fun meant I had to make a lot of tough decisions. Making these decisions has been the hardest part of my year. Since I received the position of Copy Editor at the end of last year, I decided taking four Advanced Placement classes would not be in my best interest. However, this meant my college applications, academically, would be slightly less competitive. Being Copy Editor and deciding to take three AP classes also meant adding a research class to my schedule. While this didn’t raise my GPA, I decided it would be best because the grades I would achieve with the extra time to do my work would raise my GPA more than taking another AP class. My dedication to newspaper and school meant I had less and less free time. At the beginning of the year, I had to make the hard decision not to play Lacrosse. While I was upset I couldn’t play, it turned out to be a wise decision because I was able to keep my grades up and be far less stressed than many of my friends. I also experienced constant pressure from colleges and counselors for academicandextracurricularperfection.Collegeemailsurgingmeto“GetInvolvedandStartaClub!”myjunioryear,andcounselor’stellingmetotakeaharder course load meant well. However for me, these things served as a source of stress. In the end, I had to decide that only I really knew what was best for me, and I learned I needed to do things because I wanted to, not because some outside sourcetoldmeitwould“lookimpressiveonaresume.”Ihadtotrustthatmy decisions would be the best for my academic competitiveness and my emotional well-being. Although I sometimes feel like colleges and counselors are overbearing, annoying and the farthest thing from emphatic, their advice paired with my decisions resulted in an enjoyable junior year. I dealt with my junior year successfully and if I had to repeat this year over again, I wouldn’t change a thing because I’m confident that I did what was best for me.

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A t the mid-term, I said my greatest weakness was ad sales, and I’m happy to say that I improved in that area. In April I sold two ads, both half pages, for our May issue. One issue I had with selling ads prior to April was that I

always had school work competing for my time; this is why it would have been easier if I had sold them during summer vacation. However, I took the long weekend that juniors and seniors had off for FCAT and went all over Orlando trying to sell ads. I went to six places and two bought advertisements. These were pretty good results. Even though they were late, the sale of ads to The Smoothie Room and First Pres. Orlando added $150 to my previous ad sales for this year, meaning I sold $341 in advertisements. This is 85 percent of the $400 I was supposed to sell. While that’s still not all of the ads I was supposed to sell, it’s a lot higher than the less than 50 percent I had sold by the first

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N3. Editorial Writing. “Community colleges benefit attendees” page 5, December 14, 2011.

I want this piece to represent me because it’s about something I am passionate about. I think it’s important that people value and feel proud of their education no matter where they go. I also think I combined personal opinionwithsolidfactsfromcrediblesourceslike“10ThingsEveryParentShouldKnowAboutCollege”byMichelle Crouch from Reader’s Digest September 2011 into a perfect balance. This balance between emotion and logic gave my editorial a strong argument.

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N3. Editorial Writing. “TES is time consuming, unnecessary” page 5, February 10, 2012.This piece should represent me because it reflects my dedication to staff with the immense amount of research I did. Even though no one is quoted because it’s an editorial, I interviewed four teachers and many students to understand their opinions on the Teacher Evaluation System. This understanding helped me form my own opinion with a more open mind because I had heard from many sides of the argument. This story also involved lots of research to make sure I understood what the Teacher Evaluation System required, and I also had to be certain my facts were right because the conflict over the Teacher Evaluation System is affecting many school districts and many states, not just Boone.

N13. General Feature. “Legacy carries pride” Section B, page 3, May 11, 2012.I want this story to represent me

because it combined four different families’ generational experiences at Boone. It also includes a quote from Dr. McMillen. Even though it was a challenge for me to incorporate the different families, this variety of sources made the story’s message, that Boone is a community, more believable because it describes the experiences of several people, not just one person or one family. I also think it portrays the value of a school that belongs to a larger community without being cliché.

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By LINDSAY ALEXANDERA sidewalk square, an old track

sweatshirt, a shared field, a similar classroom. The physical remnants of generational campus families are small, but memories, shared experiences and overwhelming community support strongly span the decades.

Among faculty, 10 are solely alumni, 34 have children who attended here or are currently enrolled and nine are graduates and have children who attend or have attended the school.

“The thing I’m most proud of [about being a graduate] is that kids who go to Boone now are just as proud to be Boone braves as my class was,”Dr. Margaret McMillen, 1966 graduate, said.

Junior John Townsend, freshman Thomas Townsend, 2011 graduate Clay Townsend, and their father, Clayton Townsend, have not only attended the same high school, but also share an athletic team. The Norton Baker stadium is 39-years-old, and it has hosted all of the Townsend’s home varsity football games.

“There’s a lot of Boone spirit [in my family]. All [of] my brothers have gone [here] and my aunts and uncles. My dad graduated from here, and my parents would take [my brothers and I] to the football games. We were coming [here] before we thought about high school,” J. Townsend said.

J. Townsend and his father both participated in Spanish Club, called

Pan American club in C. Townsend’s campus years. Following its motto, “All are Welcome,” junior Megan Tracy and her father, John Tracy, a 1983 graduate, were members of Spanish Club as well.

While the stadium remains the same, other aspects of school have changed. Sophomore Ashleigh Simmerson’s relatives who attended school here (her mother, grandfather and aunt) all report how much the school has grown in size.

With the school’s growth, traditions and landmarks have been lost. Traditions like not stepping on the Bravehead in the 100 building and landmarks like the “infamous,” according to J. Tracy, “dippin’ tree” where students would go to dip tobacco are gone, but others remain, such as the football team sporting mohawks on Edgewater game days, students directing lost freshmen to the upstairs 300 building and rallying at the bonfire during spirit week.

Campus community also continues as a constant between family members. Simmerson’s grandfather still attends school football games, and her parents, along with C. Townsend, support the school through advertising fund raisers. C. Townsend has also served as a contact for Law Magnet interns.

“[There is] great tradition and sense of community. This is really apparent with people I went to Boone with whose kids are there [now]. The pride in being a brave is still huge,” C. Townsend said.

Remnants of M. Tracy’s father’s days

Legacy carries prideon campus are throughout campus. M. Tracy occasionally wears J. Tracy’s 1983 track sweatshirt, and shares his 11th and 12th grade English classroom, which is currently Merrideth Buchanan’s.

For M. Tracy, the last line of the National Anthem, “Home of the brave” is permanently “Home of the Braves,” due to her father and aunt attending here and her mother’s Atlanta roots.

“I think it’s pretty awesome to go to the same school as my dad. Sometimes I will mention a class or building, and he will tell me about what it was like when he was at Boone,” M. Tracy said.

Academically, school is harder, with the institution of Advanced Placement courses, but the school still prepared past generations for the outside world.

“Friendships, community and a diverse group of people prepared me for my future at University of Florida undergrad law school and my restaurant and law careers,” C. Townsend said.

Continuing the same school tradition, son Clay Townsend is currently a freshman at UF.

Senior Morgan Gregory and sophomore Sydney Gregory’s uncle Todd Reese, graduated in 1984. M. Gregory shares this pride in the school.

“We’re not the same as other schools. You can’t hate it. Our morale and pride in our school— no other school has it. [Being a legacy] reaffirms the fact that [I’m part] of something special,” M. Gregory said.

Field days gave seniors a chance to show their athletic ability. The events were on the football field and the games included water balloon tosses, chicken fighting and wheel barrel races.

The Sophomore Class Council designed Class Olympics as a project representing the four classes competing in a school- wide event.

In 1971, David Harper was in the first year of the school Hall of Fame, pitching a record of 23-1, losing only in the state semifinals. Later, he advanced to play for the Texas Rangers.

Student beating the drum before the Edgewater game.

During the 80s, singers such as Madonna, influenced fashion.

Londa Jones, Alexa Schaefer and Sharmin Winkle compete in the Polyester Paradise dance competition.

Joseph Buono and Timothy Sellers perform as Barney Rubble and Fred Flinstone in a skit for Braves Brawl.

Senior class participates in a float during the homecoming parade.

ROYAL FAMILY. At the homecoming football game versus the East River Falcons, junior John Townsend mirrors his father’s homecoming experience from 29 years prior.

i n this class, I have further advanced my familiarity with InDesign and Photoshop, which has led to a less flawed portfolio. Last year, not being as familiar with design as I am this year, I chose a font that was very hard to

read for the titles of my portfolio pages. Also, the typewriter font I used for my reflection paragraphs didn’t coordinate very well with the cursive script font I used for my titles. Also last year, there were errors I couldn’t have caught because I didn’t know to look for them. I had uneven gill clears, text that ran over and reflection paragraphs whose text boxes didn’t have a uniform width on every page. These small, easy to fix errors will not occur in this year’s portfolio because I have become much better acquainted with design editing through my copy edits of this year’s paper. Last year my design was relatively non-existent. I had a theme, but all I had to do was place pictures. This year I designed a graphic that carries over on every page, and I was more creative with my cover. This year, it isn’t just a picture. The writing in my portfolio this year includes more specific examples than last year, which better support my reflections.

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A NIGHT TO REMEMBERProm invites will be distributed Feb. 14 to all juniors and seniors. Prom tickets go on sale March 24-27. Prom is April 26. Location to be announced.

SOAP AND BUBBLESTo kick off the Valentines Day season, local Simoniz car washes and sister brands Sparkling Image, Eager Beaver, and Sonny’s are offering customers holiday savings. Customers visiting any of those locations before Feb. 14 will receive a full service car wash at half price. All offers can be redeemed Feb. 15 through March 31, 2008.

CAT GOT YOUR TONGUE?On Feb. 12-15, sophomores will partake in FCAT writes.

NOT TOO LATEThere is still time to apply for scholarships. Applications and additional information concerning scholarships are available in College and Career.

CAT GOT YOUR TONGUE?On Feb. 12-15, sophomores will partake in FCAT writes.

DID YOU KNOW?More than 35 million heart-shaped boxes of chocolate will be sold for Valentine’s Day.

Please see CONVERSE, page 7

Friday, November 4, 2011 Volume 60, Issue No.2

2000 South Mills AvenueOrlando, Florida 32806

For Students, By Students

Tyler Patrcik, “This is a quote from my column this issue alallalalalala”

Austin Hall“This is a quote from my column this issue alallalalalala”

Sam Holleman “This is a quote from my column this issue alallalalalala”

Please see ART, page 9

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TEAM COMPETES FOR FINAL DISTRICT TITLE

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Please see SPORTS, page 8

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Three columnists debate issues

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member. This worked out for me. I went to a couple of Young Republican meetings my sophomore year with little interest in politics, [but] now as a senior I am hoping to make a career out of politics. After one signs up for a club, if a club advisor believes one has not been active, one should get a warning of dismissal. If one remains inactive, he should be asked to leave.

- andrew dickerson, senior

Students are busy, need leeway I agree with inactive membership. Some people can only make a few meetings because of other obligations; they need to prioritize. I think clubs should have a required amount of meetings one has to attend to remain an active [club member].

- alexa barrett, junior

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illustration/LINDSAY ALEXANDER

For more information about students who are passionate about their clubs, check out the “Behind the Scenes” double page spread on pages 13 and 14.

Baking Braves, Spanish Club, Math Club. Check, check, and check. The student thinks these three clubs will please an admissions counselor, proving he is well rounded, involved in school, and has varied interests.

Unfortunately, the counselor cannot see that the applicant attended five of the weekly meetings for Math Club all school year, and only attended the holiday parties for Spanish Club and Baking Braves. The counselor does not know the student dislikes math, but simply joined the club for an academic extra-curricular on the application.

Across campus clubs are being taken advantage of and it needs to stop. A club has become something to write on a resume or an application. Clubs are activities that can be fun, help students discover their passions, and practice important life skills like leadership.

Hundreds of students flow through the numerous tri-fold boards and excited representatives of Rush Week to sign up for clubs, but one can be in too many clubs. Students have good intentions when joining clubs. However, students are busy and can lack the time needed to attend meetings and be involved. This does not excuse taking credit for a club they never

participated in. When one takes

credit for clubs he is not involved in, he loses an opportunity to learn, a college admissions counselor has been given false information, and the club is left with fewer people to accomplish a task they planned based on the number of people registered as “members.”

Having friends sign in for people at meetings or showing up to only the “fun” events does not give one the full club experience and is unsatisfactory and irresponsible.

Clubs need to begin implementing stricter attendance schedules and incorporating roll calls, or instituting minimum number of attendances in a semester or quarter. Measures need to be taken to make sure club members are actively involved and participating.

The Spanish Club and Boone Animal Rescue Club are prime examples in the use of these tactics. While “are all welcome,” to advance to Spanish Honor Society a member must attend enough meetings and other Spanish Club activities, to reach the point value necessary for admission to SHS. Attendance is tracked through a sign in sheet, and points are tracked through a log officers keep all year.

BARC institutes the three strike rule. If a member misses a meeting, does not come to an event he signed up for or fails to meet the eight hours of community service with animal related causes, he acquires a strike. BARC has found the system affective, and as a result, members are more actively involved in the club.

Clubs can be an enjoyable and

constructive use of time when the right ones are chosen. Joining clubs can help members find out how much they like a certain cause, culture or activity. In Social Justice Club there are future humanitarians; in Student Government there are future politicians.

When students become too busy to dedicate time and effort to all of their clubs, they are overcommitted. With that said, dropping a club is okay, especially if one finds himself lacking the time needed for dedication and real

commitment to the club. Clubs are not meant to make

a high school experience more hectic but they can diversify a high school experience and make it more enjoyable, but only if the student is willing to be dedicated. No dedication leads to no benefits for anyone, and claiming to be a well-rounded applicant while really being good at signing in at the minimum number of meetings is unacceptable.

Forum HOW CAN CLUBS REDUCE INACTIVE MEMBERSHIP?

Your Thoughts

Is club membership criterialacking?

Most clubs are not as strict as they should be. There’s no requirements. It’s not fair [to

those involved].- gené trujillo, senior

Yes, if you’re going to join a club you need to be dedicated and not just join it.

- desiree vinson, junior

It’s lacking. Some people just sign up the first meeting to have it on their college transcripts.

- olusegun akinwolere, junior

Yes, it should be more mandatory. I think there should be a warning at first.

- daniel barr, sophomore

Rewards offer creative incentive One way clubs can cut down on inactive membership is before officially allowing a person to join, one has to sign a commitment contract with consequences for only joining the club for fun events instead of actually participating. Also [clubs can have] rewards for students who show interest and are constantly involved in their clubs.

- sharibel monegro, senior

School wide recognition needs loyaltyThere is a lot of pressure on students to join clubs for

acceptance into colleges. That is why many may fake or cheat the true commitment of being involved in an extracurricular activity. For a club to gain school wide recognition it needs to be involved with students who show their interest and dedication of time to the organization. The students who

JOINING CLUBS ENRICHES HIGH

SCHOOL EXPERIENCE

[don’t invest time in the club] but need it as a credential on a college resume, hold the potential of the club back. To eliminate this problem, club sponsors or founders can make a checklist of all meeting and activities and do monthly checks to see who is attending. Those who don’t meet the required attendance are put on probation, then are dismissed from the club.

- austin weller, senior

Club inspires future career choiceThere are many different clubs and organizations at

Boone; so there has to be at least one that really interests a student. If a student isn’t interested enough to attend the meetings; it’s a waste of time to join the club. The first couple of weeks of a club, one should be able to attend the meetings and then decide whether or not he wants to be a

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View Two is the magic number

The Rowdy Crowd at Friday night football games, the ridiculous costumes and endless hype about the perfect dresses for homecoming, no matter how horribly cliché and High School Musical-esque these and other activities may seem, they are the events that make the 34 hours of school a week bearable for students.

Students balance social and extra-curricular activities like clubs, sports, and dances with academic subjects. Since the high school scene is such a social one, students are often over-committed to their social activities and their grades, the true priority of high school, can drop.

Hence, Orange County Public Schools has created a new rule that came into effect this school year. Like the 2.0 grade point average policy to participate in sports, students must now have a 2.0 GPA to be in clubs and attend school dances.

In some respects, this rule seems unfair. It separates the student body into “adequate” and “in-adequate;” it verges on elitist, and does not take in to account extenuating circumstances like learning disabilities and home issues. While the rule is the not perfect, it is made as fair as possible and lends students incentive to do well.

Freshmen are exempt from the rule for homecoming because they will not have GPA’s until after semester exams. For the rest of the student body the GPA is cumulative. However, any seniors who do not meet the requirement cumulatively to attend homecoming but their quarter GPA meets it, can ask to speak with Dr. Margaret McMillen about their situation and this can be handled case by case.

Also in the realm of fairness, students are required to have a 2.0 GPA to graduate. If

a student is not meeting this requirement, he should not be attending a school dance, or playing a sport or be involved in a club. Social events make high school enjoyable, but students’ main priority should be receiving their diplomas.

According to Dr. McMillen, a student cannot have hours and hours to give to clubs, sports and other extra-curricular activities while not passing their classes. Students needs to find a balance in passing their classes and being a part of activities that are meaningful to them.

This rule also creates an incentive to make better grades and achieve higher grade point averages to avoid being borderline during a sport season or right before dance ticket sales. It will also contribute to a higher school grade.

The rule is not created to cut students off from the more enjoyable aspects of high school; it is put in place to make sure students have their priorities straight, with grades first, before they engage in any kind of extra-curricular activity.

There has been concern among the Student Government Association’s Junior Class Council regarding the possibility of smaller homecoming attendance. The excess revenue from homecoming ticket sales offsets the price of prom. The possibility of fewer homecoming attendees would hike the price of prom and make SGA’s budgeting more difficult.

“We planned around our budget. We played around with numbers and dropped things if they were too expensive,” junior class secretary Merrie Harding said.

Furthermore, 87 percent of students have at least a 2.0 or higher. Attendance should not be a considerable issue for the Junior Class’s budget this year or in future years.

Dr. McMillen claims this policy sends the positive message to students that academics come first. Dr. McMillen and administration want students to have a great time at school, but grades come first.

This new policy is achievable for students and will help

Forum WHAT IS YOUR VIEW ON THE 2.0 G.P.A. POLICY?

Your Thoughts

If students want to have fun, they should do good in school and make sure their grades

are positive.- brandyn cross, senior

If people want to be a part of a club or organization

they need to have good grades.

- benny borrero, junior

It’s good because it encourages people to get better grades and have a higher GPA.

- kayla tercero, sophomore

I think it’s good because if you don’t have good grades you shouldn’t be able to attend

events. - ciara mccoy, freshman

Policy presents benefits, doubtsI have a mixed view on this policy. I can see both pros and cons. On the positive side, I think this will encourage students to keep their grades up and to try hard academically; also, oftentimes those students who have the lower GPA’s tend to be the ones who cause behavioral issues at school functions. However, on the negative side, I think oftentimes students with lower GPA’s are the ones who need extracurricular activities after school to keep them out of trouble.

- jenna harrison, sophomore

Policy lends extremesThis new policy may seem like a good idea on paper but can actually be harmful to students who do not have a 2.0. It is understandable to implement this policy on some school activities, but to make it apply to all activities seems somewhat extreme. It is telling students that they may not be part of the school if they do not live up to status-quo. Some students may actually improve their academic levels if they are allowed to

POLICY CREATES STUDENT INCENTIVE, POSITIVE REMINDER

participate in things they enjoy.

- emily auschwitz, sophomore

Requirement is productiveThe 2.0 average requirement to participate in extracurricular activities is logical. This requirement provides an incentive for students to care about their grades if they want to have fun. Also, if the students maintain the average, those participating will be responsible, causing attendance to be regular and extracurricular activities to be more active and effective.

- amy bonilla, senior

Policy does not consider little thingsThis new policy really is not fair because high school dances and clubs are supposed to be fun and not something kids should worry about. You never know what can be going on personally with the kid causing them to get below a 2.0.

- amal omar, sophomore

Student athletes must represent name I think the new 2.0 policy is good because I believe grades and performance in school comes before extra activities and sports. [My] coach always says, “You’re a student athlete. What’s the first word?” School needs to be a higher priority in life than any sports or after-school activities.

- james dawson, sophomore

School activities better societyI think students should still be able to participate in school activities even if they have less that a 2.0 average. Participating in activities encourages getting involved in society and [being able] to function in a community.

- marissa mcgregor, freshman

We’d love to hear from you! Feel free to post a comment on hilights.org, or

drop a letter off in Rm 224

Is the 2.0 GPA policy fair or unfair to students?

give them incentive to keep up with their grades. Freshmen have been given a free ticket, and seniors can receive leeway for dances based on circumstance.

This policy will positively impact the campus, making grades the priority but still allowing students to enjoy the social activities.

Students attended homecoming

By the numbers

Percent of students agree

Percent of students disagree with 2.0 GPA Policy

Schools in Boone’s learning community required a 2.0 for homecoming

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View Communicating cultural recognition

Americans steam roll cultural beauty For hundreds of years, the English (and American) culture has consumed native cultures. We forget the beauty of other cultures as we steam roll through them. By learning other languages, we gain insight into the nature of other cultures. By choosing not to, we close our minds to possibilities and continue to subjugate others with the full force of American culture. - adam kobert, freshman

Free country equals language choiceNope. If students or adults wish to learn other languages they have the ability to choose that and the resources to do so because we live in a free country. It should not be required for students in our country to have to learn another language

when half the people here can’t speak proper English. - shannon gresosky, senior

English speakers must take initiative American students should be forced to learn other languages. European countries make it a key aspect of their education for children to learn English because it is so important to the world, considering America [an English speaking country]is a super power. If kids were forced to learn European languages, it might help in the future or just make us a more well-rounded country. - jennifer whitlock, senior

Foreign languages broaden worldview I think all American students should learn at least one other

language growing up. Even though English is arguably the most popular language, it is important to be able to communicate with people of other tongues and cultures. I was raised speaking two languages and believe that it has helped me understand other cultures and people as well as broadened my world view. - hannah ausen, senior

Language classes specific to location I think Americans should learn another language. [Learning a language in school could be based on] geographical location sush as Florida students could learn Spanish while Pacific States could learn Chinese.

- kendal martinez, senior

Forum SHOULD ENGLISH SPEAKERS LEARN FOREIGN LANGUAGES?

LANGUAGES HELP BUSINESS, BRAIN

English is the lingua franca of the world. It is the language of international business transactions. However, the business world is changing and English speakers who learn foreign languages benefit not only economically but culturally and intellectually as well.

International business calls and transactions take place every minute of every day. Calls from Saudi Arabia to the United States and from the United States to China are here-say in the realm of international trade and commerce. Face-to-face meetings and interviews are also conducted on a regular basis.

While translators can be used, the international business employment market is becoming more competitive. Graduates of top business schools in America compete with global graduates who know several languages. International businesses, as well as local businesses, will take multilingual employees over monolingual ones, as long as both employees are equally qualified in other areas.

At New York University in Abu Dhabi, students from around the world taking classes ranging from Chemistry to Anthropology, learn, speak and study i n languages not of their native

tongue. This educational

attempt at experiencing a diverse global society is preparing students for the real world of international business.

International business is not the only occupation where multilingualism comes in handy. Anyone flirting with an espionage occupation will find benefit in speaking foreign languages for jobs with the State Department or the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Still, citizens looking for conventional jobs will find speaking another language helpful in public relations, social services and health care.

Knowledge of a foreign language is especially helpful in states like Florida, New York and California where immigrant and ethnically diverse populations are high.

English speakers who learn other languages improve themselves culturally as well. People around the world learn English, which is a convenience for English speakers. If English speakers in turn attempt to learn other languages, they communicate a kind gesture. In the year 2011, 1.3 billion people spoke Chinese natively and 341 million people spoke English natively. Even a small percentage of English speakers learning Chinese is a wise decision both economically and socially.

Furthermore, languages are art forms. Marcel Suarez-Orozco, a globalization professor at NYU and editor of Educating the Whole Child for the Whole

World, a series on globalization and education, says, “Aristotle is turning in his grave.” Using a lingua franca is progressive, but society cannot forget the beauty of different languages. Speaking a language allows people to connect culturally and relate to each other. Conversing with a person in his own tongue beats roughly conversing through a lingua franca any day.

A little known fact about multilingual persons is their gray brain matter, a component in brain tissue that passes along sensory information to different parts of the body, is denser than the

Your Thoughts

If you want to talk to people in another language, you do it because it’s your own choice.

- christhian charria, senior

It’s a waste of time. We live in America; all we need to know is English.

- cameron truex, sophomore

I don’t think it should be forced in schools, but it’s good to know.

- arielle baba, junior

I’m excited to learn [Spanish] because everyone assumes I know it, and it will help me later in life .

- julia collazo, freshman

What do you think of learning languages?

rest of the world’s monolingual inhabitants, indicating higher levels of intelligence. According to the Center for Applied Linguistics and webmd.com, researchers have discovered being bilingual changes brain structure, especially in the left brain’s gray matter density.

Whether it is to advance in the business world, to advance one’s social graces through the art of learning a language or trying to boost brain power, English speakers who study and learn a second language will reap the benefits.

For student opinions on English speakers learning languages, go to hilights.org and search Reservation Conversation. Also see pages 14 to 15 about other cultures

illustration/ LINDSAY ALEXANDER

approval also known as the Wise Giving Alliance Seal.This seal means a charity has gone under investigation by

the Better Business Bureau, and the Bureau found that the charity’s governance, fund raising practices, solicitations and information materials, as well as expidentures, were up to par. A list of charities who have this seal can be found on the Better Business Bureau’s website.

However, if a charity does not have this seal, it can still be a valid organization. Charities that receive the Wise Giving Alliance Seal have to apply for it. The possibility remains that a charity without the seal did not apply. It is also possible the charity is local; the seal is only given to national

charities. Those seeking further assurance of a charity’s credibility should check charitynavigator.com. The site provides accurate reviews of a charity’s financial credibility as well as the charity’s accountability and transparency.

Furthermore, even if a charity checks out as financially sound, it does not mean one should automatically donate. Giving to causes which are close to one’s heart allows givers to reap more benefits by knowing they helped someone they have personal ties to. A plausible example: a local student’s father passes away of cancer. If the student gives to The National Multiple Sclerosis Society, he does well, but his

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Charity supports deserving childrenI care about Give Kids the World because all the kids there have been through way more than they deserve to at their age, but they still manage to [deal] with their everyday lives.

- jileiska ross, junior

U.S. based charities are priority Without a personal source of income, I do not currently have any charities that I donate to, but I love to be able to help others in need. I favor projects that help those in the U.S. It’s not our responsibility to take care of the world, especially when so many have to suffer.

- jackson upperco, senior

Marching with local charities[I care about] March of Dimes and MS Awareness. [I go to] walk-a-thons and [raise] funding from local businesses.

- alexis olijnyk, senior

Nike charity leads to collectionI support the Doernbecher charity. They’re signed with

Nike. The kids in the charity design their own shoes /

-jose delgado, junior

American Cancer Society aids relativeI care about the American Cancer Society because it’s one of the largest growth charities for cancer. They help all people whose lives have been affected by cancer including cancer

patients, patients’ family members, cancer survivors and research programs to help find a cure. This charity especially hits home for me because my grandma is fighting cancer currently and has survived three different types of cancer. This charity gives my grandma hope that she still has a fighting chance against this terrible illness. Every year I participate in Relay for Life, a big fund raiser for the American Cancer Society, and I support the greatest grandma in the world.

- dalles black, senior

We’d love to hear from you! Please send a letter to Rm. 224 or go to hilights.org

Forum HOW AND WHY DO YOU SUPPORT CHARITIES?

GIVING REQUIRES THOUGHT, NOT BLIND DONATION

The students currently walking the halls, cramming books in lockers and entering class rooms, all receive one name: the Me Generation.

While this title does ring true in some aspects of teenage lives, the Me Generation does have the ability to focus on others. A University of California Los Angeles study by the Higher Education Research Institute found that in 2006, 67 percent of students entering college thought it was important to help others in difficulty. This is the highest percentage in 26 years. A majority of college students who think helping others is important does not reflect a generation consumed in itself.

Since teens have concerns for those in need, it is important for them to know how to correctly donate time and money. Research is an important first step.

Before one blindly gives to a charity, one needs to research it. Honest charities with the best interests for their causes and their donors in mind will have ways donors can discover more about them. For example, The American Cancer Society’s website is highly informational and includes pages that tell readers about the charity’s goals and practices. The site also offers contact information for those with further questions.

Most importantly, one needs to look into the financial aspects of a charity. Any credible charity should practice transparency. Their sites will have monetary documents recording the money received the prior year and the areas it went to like production and administrative expenses. An IRS 990 form ensuring the charity is a non-profit organization should also be among the site’s accessible documents.

An easy way to discover if a charity is credible is to look for the Better Business Bureau’s stamp of

Your Thoughts

They should know what the cause is for and depending on what they feel is right, they should

give to the charity.

- joseph perez, freshman

They should research it before just so they know how it impacts who they’re giving it to.

- bashari james, senior

I don’t like it when a certain person gives to a bunch [of charities] because they don’t have a

motive behind it.

- geraldine irizarry, junior

People should follow up. If people see how it affects people’s lives, they’ll be more willing to

give. - margaret brown, sophomore

How should people go about giving to charities?

effort could have meant more to him if he donated to a charity like The American Cancer Society.

Then, the student is not helping just someone. He is helping someone like his Dad, and helping a family who has experiences similar to his. Another benefit of giving to ACS is that the charity has local events like Relay for Life, which is on campus May 18. Being involved in a charity, as well as giving money to it helps one reap the benefits of the giving process because the experience becomes more hands on.

In the same vein as giving to a charity close to one’s heart, giving to a local charity can be of greater value to the donator.

Since local charities are close to the home, they are easier to become involved with. In this case, one can give his time, not just his money. Habitat for Humanity is a perfect example which emphasizes personal service through building houses and not just giving.

According to a British Broadcasting Company news article, “Charity ‘makes you feel better’,” “it is not having lots of money that makes us happy— it is spending it on others.”

There is science behind the statement, ‘giving makes you happy.’ A University of British Columbia study of 630 people found the ones

who spent money on others were happier. Dave Ramsey, host of The Money Game, a talk-radio show with hundreds of thousands of daily listeners, says giving helps people realize the world does not revolve around them.

Giving, when done responsibly with careful research and thought, is an experience even the Me Generation can benefit from.

For more information on local charities like Habitat for Humanity, Clean the World and Relay for Life, turn to the Special Section on pages 14 and 15

One University of British Columbia study of 630 people found the ones who spent money on others were happier.

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para

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fam

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at i

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nt,”

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tgom

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said

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id h

as b

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occu

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for 2

6 ye

ars.

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rted

when

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sch

ool a

nd

the

com

mun

ity w

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insp

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each

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t by

a cele

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m, w

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is

inclu

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in th

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et p

rice.

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n I f

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ame t

o Bo

one,

ther

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sit

down

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ner

[at

prom

], ki

ds a

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all

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t a n

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lace;

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ear w

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p, b

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as ev

olve

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a g

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use

our

stude

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dive

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and

they

ar

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le to

be

the

sam

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d en

joy

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com

pany

of e

very

one,”

Kitt

rell

said

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only

ha

ve

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ditio

ns

surv

ived

thro

ugho

ut t

he y

ears

, ne

w tra

ditio

ns h

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form

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ke d

ecor

atin

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g ho

mec

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ek a

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ks.

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omin

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ch cl

ass

woul

d de

cora

te a

hallw

ay d

esig

nate

d fo

r th

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ass.

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s alte

red

into

dec

orat

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plan

ters

now

, loc

ated

in th

e Ke

mos

abe

com

mon

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he h

allwa

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cora

te i

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th t

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esig

nate

d ho

mec

omin

g th

eme.

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y de

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ted]

th

e ceil

ings

, doo

rs, a

nd it

took

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dred

s of

hou

rs to

put

it a

ll to

geth

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set a

tim

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m to

leav

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caus

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kee

p ad

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ont

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te

ache

rs a

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tude

nts

from

diff

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t ha

llway

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uld

yell

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d ch

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m h

all t

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class

room

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errid

eth

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anan

’s.

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racy

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last

line

of t

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hem

, “H

ome o

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ently

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her

fat

her

and

aunt

atte

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re an

d he

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her’s

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oots.

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thin

k it’

s pre

tty aw

esom

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go to

th

e sam

e sch

ool a

s my d

ad. S

omet

imes

I wi

ll m

entio

n a c

lass o

r bui

ldin

g, an

d he

wi

ll te

ll m

e abo

ut w

hat i

t was

like

whe

n he

was

at B

oone

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cy sa

id.

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emica

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th

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insti

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acem

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nera

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for t

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utsid

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ndsh

ips,

com

mun

ity

and

a di

vers

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oup

of p

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e pr

epar

ed m

e fo

r m

y fu

ture

at U

nive

rsity

of F

lorid

a un

derg

rad

law sc

hool

and

my r

esta

uran

t an

d law

care

ers,”

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owns

end

said

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th

e sa

me

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trad

ition

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lay

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ntly

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uncle

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dd R

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in 1

984.

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shar

es th

is pr

ide i

n th

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ool.

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e not

the s

ame a

s oth

er sc

hool

s. Yo

u ca

n’t h

ate i

t. O

ur m

orale

and

prid

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our

scho

ol—

no

othe

r sch

ool h

as it

. [B

eing

a leg

acy]

reaf

firm

s the

fact

that

[I

’m p

art]

of s

omet

hing

spe

cial,”

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gory

said

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thou

gh,”

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tgom

ery

said

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e m

ost r

ecen

t cha

nge

in tr

aditi

on

are

seni

or s

idew

alks,

which

are

bein

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nsfo

rmed

into

seni

or b

ricks

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ewalk

s ha

ve

been

a

tradi

tion

and

this

year

we

are

alter

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it,”

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ell s

aid.

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will

be s

ellin

g br

icks t

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nior

s, if

som

ethi

ng h

appe

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we c

an p

ick t

hem

up

and

mov

e th

em.

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hop

ing

this

will

beco

me

a ne

w tra

ditio

n an

d wi

thsta

nd ti

me.”

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on B

alee

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mec

omin

g qu

een,

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ts k

isse

d by

the

foot

ball

team

cap

tain

. Ho

mec

omin

g co

urt d

id

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xist

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t w

as p

revi

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y cal

led

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lic.”

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der B

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in 19

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seni

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ance

to

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athl

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lity.

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ts w

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and

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lock

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ride.

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athl

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expe

rienc

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cros

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am fr

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78 to

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member. This worked out for me. I went to a couple of Young Republican meetings my sophomore year with little interest in politics, [but] now as a senior I am hoping to make a career out of politics. After one signs up for a club, if a club advisor believes one has not been active, one should get a warning of dismissal. If one remains inactive, he should be asked to leave.

- andrew dickerson, senior

Students are busy, need leeway I agree with inactive membership. Some people can only make a few meetings because of other obligations; they need to prioritize. I think clubs should have a required amount of meetings one has to attend to remain an active [club member].

- alexa barrett, junior

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For more information about students who are passionate about their clubs, check out the “Behind the Scenes” double page spread on pages 13 and 14.

Baking Braves, Spanish Club, Math Club. Check, check, and check. The student thinks these three clubs will please an admissions counselor, proving he is well rounded, involved in school, and has varied interests.

Unfortunately, the counselor cannot see that the applicant attended five of the weekly meetings for Math Club all school year, and only attended the holiday parties for Spanish Club and Baking Braves. The counselor does not know the student dislikes math, but simply joined the club for an academic extra-curricular on the application.

Across campus clubs are being taken advantage of and it needs to stop. A club has become something to write on a resume or an application. Clubs are activities that can be fun, help students discover their passions, and practice important life skills like leadership.

Hundreds of students flow through the numerous tri-fold boards and excited representatives of Rush Week to sign up for clubs, but one can be in too many clubs. Students have good intentions when joining clubs. However, students are busy and can lack the time needed to attend meetings and be involved. This does not excuse taking credit for a club they never

participated in. When one takes

credit for clubs he is not involved in, he loses an opportunity to learn, a college admissions counselor has been given false information, and the club is left with fewer people to accomplish a task they planned based on the number of people registered as “members.”

Having friends sign in for people at meetings or showing up to only the “fun” events does not give one the full club experience and is unsatisfactory and irresponsible.

Clubs need to begin implementing stricter attendance schedules and incorporating roll calls, or instituting minimum number of attendances in a semester or quarter. Measures need to be taken to make sure club members are actively involved and participating.

The Spanish Club and Boone Animal Rescue Club are prime examples in the use of these tactics. While “are all welcome,” to advance to Spanish Honor Society a member must attend enough meetings and other Spanish Club activities, to reach the point value necessary for admission to SHS. Attendance is tracked through a sign in sheet, and points are tracked through a log officers keep all year.

BARC institutes the three strike rule. If a member misses a meeting, does not come to an event he signed up for or fails to meet the eight hours of community service with animal related causes, he acquires a strike. BARC has found the system affective, and as a result, members are more actively involved in the club.

Clubs can be an enjoyable and

constructive use of time when the right ones are chosen. Joining clubs can help members find out how much they like a certain cause, culture or activity. In Social Justice Club there are future humanitarians; in Student Government there are future politicians.

When students become too busy to dedicate time and effort to all of their clubs, they are overcommitted. With that said, dropping a club is okay, especially if one finds himself lacking the time needed for dedication and real

commitment to the club. Clubs are not meant to make

a high school experience more hectic but they can diversify a high school experience and make it more enjoyable, but only if the student is willing to be dedicated. No dedication leads to no benefits for anyone, and claiming to be a well-rounded applicant while really being good at signing in at the minimum number of meetings is unacceptable.

Forum HOW CAN CLUBS REDUCE INACTIVE MEMBERSHIP?

Your Thoughts

Is club membership criterialacking?

Most clubs are not as strict as they should be. There’s no requirements. It’s not fair [to

those involved].- gené trujillo, senior

Yes, if you’re going to join a club you need to be dedicated and not just join it.

- desiree vinson, junior

It’s lacking. Some people just sign up the first meeting to have it on their college transcripts.

- olusegun akinwolere, junior

Yes, it should be more mandatory. I think there should be a warning at first.

- daniel barr, sophomore

Rewards offer creative incentive One way clubs can cut down on inactive membership is before officially allowing a person to join, one has to sign a commitment contract with consequences for only joining the club for fun events instead of actually participating. Also [clubs can have] rewards for students who show interest and are constantly involved in their clubs.

- sharibel monegro, senior

School wide recognition needs loyaltyThere is a lot of pressure on students to join clubs for

acceptance into colleges. That is why many may fake or cheat the true commitment of being involved in an extracurricular activity. For a club to gain school wide recognition it needs to be involved with students who show their interest and dedication of time to the organization. The students who

JOINING CLUBS ENRICHES HIGH

SCHOOL EXPERIENCE

[don’t invest time in the club] but need it as a credential on a college resume, hold the potential of the club back. To eliminate this problem, club sponsors or founders can make a checklist of all meeting and activities and do monthly checks to see who is attending. Those who don’t meet the required attendance are put on probation, then are dismissed from the club.

- austin weller, senior

Club inspires future career choiceThere are many different clubs and organizations at

Boone; so there has to be at least one that really interests a student. If a student isn’t interested enough to attend the meetings; it’s a waste of time to join the club. The first couple of weeks of a club, one should be able to attend the meetings and then decide whether or not he wants to be a

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The Rowdy Crowd at Friday night football games, the ridiculous costumes and endless hype about the perfect dresses for homecoming, no matter how horribly cliché and High School Musical-esque these and other activities may seem, they are the events that make the 34 hours of school a week bearable for students.

Students balance social and extra-curricular activities like clubs, sports, and dances with academic subjects. Since the high school scene is such a social one, students are often over-committed to their social activities and their grades, the true priority of high school, can drop.

Hence, Orange County Public Schools has created a new rule that came into effect this school year. Like the 2.0 grade point average policy to participate in sports, students must now have a 2.0 GPA to be in clubs and attend school dances.

In some respects, this rule seems unfair. It separates the student body into “adequate” and “in-adequate;” it verges on elitist, and does not take in to account extenuating circumstances like learning disabilities and home issues. While the rule is the not perfect, it is made as fair as possible and lends students incentive to do well.

Freshmen are exempt from the rule for homecoming because they will not have GPA’s until after semester exams. For the rest of the student body the GPA is cumulative. However, any seniors who do not meet the requirement cumulatively to attend homecoming but their quarter GPA meets it, can ask to speak with Dr. Margaret McMillen about their situation and this can be handled case by case.

Also in the realm of fairness, students are required to have a 2.0 GPA to graduate. If

a student is not meeting this requirement, he should not be attending a school dance, or playing a sport or be involved in a club. Social events make high school enjoyable, but students’ main priority should be receiving their diplomas.

According to Dr. McMillen, a student cannot have hours and hours to give to clubs, sports and other extra-curricular activities while not passing their classes. Students needs to find a balance in passing their classes and being a part of activities that are meaningful to them.

This rule also creates an incentive to make better grades and achieve higher grade point averages to avoid being borderline during a sport season or right before dance ticket sales. It will also contribute to a higher school grade.

The rule is not created to cut students off from the more enjoyable aspects of high school; it is put in place to make sure students have their priorities straight, with grades first, before they engage in any kind of extra-curricular activity.

There has been concern among the Student Government Association’s Junior Class Council regarding the possibility of smaller homecoming attendance. The excess revenue from homecoming ticket sales offsets the price of prom. The possibility of fewer homecoming attendees would hike the price of prom and make SGA’s budgeting more difficult.

“We planned around our budget. We played around with numbers and dropped things if they were too expensive,” junior class secretary Merrie Harding said.

Furthermore, 87 percent of students have at least a 2.0 or higher. Attendance should not be a considerable issue for the Junior Class’s budget this year or in future years.

Dr. McMillen claims this policy sends the positive message to students that academics come first. Dr. McMillen and administration want students to have a great time at school, but grades come first.

This new policy is achievable for students and will help

Forum WHAT IS YOUR VIEW ON THE 2.0 G.P.A. POLICY?

Your Thoughts

If students want to have fun, they should do good in school and make sure their grades

are positive.- brandyn cross, senior

If people want to be a part of a club or organization

they need to have good grades.

- benny borrero, junior

It’s good because it encourages people to get better grades and have a higher GPA.

- kayla tercero, sophomore

I think it’s good because if you don’t have good grades you shouldn’t be able to attend

events. - ciara mccoy, freshman

Policy presents benefits, doubtsI have a mixed view on this policy. I can see both pros and cons. On the positive side, I think this will encourage students to keep their grades up and to try hard academically; also, oftentimes those students who have the lower GPA’s tend to be the ones who cause behavioral issues at school functions. However, on the negative side, I think oftentimes students with lower GPA’s are the ones who need extracurricular activities after school to keep them out of trouble.

- jenna harrison, sophomore

Policy lends extremesThis new policy may seem like a good idea on paper but can actually be harmful to students who do not have a 2.0. It is understandable to implement this policy on some school activities, but to make it apply to all activities seems somewhat extreme. It is telling students that they may not be part of the school if they do not live up to status-quo. Some students may actually improve their academic levels if they are allowed to

POLICY CREATES STUDENT INCENTIVE, POSITIVE REMINDER

participate in things they enjoy.

- emily auschwitz, sophomore

Requirement is productiveThe 2.0 average requirement to participate in extracurricular activities is logical. This requirement provides an incentive for students to care about their grades if they want to have fun. Also, if the students maintain the average, those participating will be responsible, causing attendance to be regular and extracurricular activities to be more active and effective.

- amy bonilla, senior

Policy does not consider little thingsThis new policy really is not fair because high school dances and clubs are supposed to be fun and not something kids should worry about. You never know what can be going on personally with the kid causing them to get below a 2.0.

- amal omar, sophomore

Student athletes must represent name I think the new 2.0 policy is good because I believe grades and performance in school comes before extra activities and sports. [My] coach always says, “You’re a student athlete. What’s the first word?” School needs to be a higher priority in life than any sports or after-school activities.

- james dawson, sophomore

School activities better societyI think students should still be able to participate in school activities even if they have less that a 2.0 average. Participating in activities encourages getting involved in society and [being able] to function in a community.

- marissa mcgregor, freshman

We’d love to hear from you! Feel free to post a comment on hilights.org, or

drop a letter off in Rm 224

Is the 2.0 GPA policy fair or unfair to students?

give them incentive to keep up with their grades. Freshmen have been given a free ticket, and seniors can receive leeway for dances based on circumstance.

This policy will positively impact the campus, making grades the priority but still allowing students to enjoy the social activities.

Students attended homecoming

By the numbers

Percent of students agree

Percent of students disagree with 2.0 GPA Policy

Schools in Boone’s learning community required a 2.0 for homecoming

Students have a 2.0 or above

2 out of 6

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945

61

39

299 students polled, Oct. 26

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Americans steam roll cultural beauty For hundreds of years, the English (and American) culture has consumed native cultures. We forget the beauty of other cultures as we steam roll through them. By learning other languages, we gain insight into the nature of other cultures. By choosing not to, we close our minds to possibilities and continue to subjugate others with the full force of American culture. - adam kobert, freshman

Free country equals language choiceNope. If students or adults wish to learn other languages they have the ability to choose that and the resources to do so because we live in a free country. It should not be required for students in our country to have to learn another language

when half the people here can’t speak proper English. - shannon gresosky, senior

English speakers must take initiative American students should be forced to learn other languages. European countries make it a key aspect of their education for children to learn English because it is so important to the world, considering America [an English speaking country]is a super power. If kids were forced to learn European languages, it might help in the future or just make us a more well-rounded country. - jennifer whitlock, senior

Foreign languages broaden worldview I think all American students should learn at least one other

language growing up. Even though English is arguably the most popular language, it is important to be able to communicate with people of other tongues and cultures. I was raised speaking two languages and believe that it has helped me understand other cultures and people as well as broadened my world view. - hannah ausen, senior

Language classes specific to location I think Americans should learn another language. [Learning a language in school could be based on] geographical location sush as Florida students could learn Spanish while Pacific States could learn Chinese.

- kendal martinez, senior

Forum SHOULD ENGLISH SPEAKERS LEARN FOREIGN LANGUAGES?

LANGUAGES HELP BUSINESS, BRAIN

English is the lingua franca of the world. It is the language of international business transactions. However, the business world is changing and English speakers who learn foreign languages benefit not only economically but culturally and intellectually as well.

International business calls and transactions take place every minute of every day. Calls from Saudi Arabia to the United States and from the United States to China are here-say in the realm of international trade and commerce. Face-to-face meetings and interviews are also conducted on a regular basis.

While translators can be used, the international business employment market is becoming more competitive. Graduates of top business schools in America compete with global graduates who know several languages. International businesses, as well as local businesses, will take multilingual employees over monolingual ones, as long as both employees are equally qualified in other areas.

At New York University in Abu Dhabi, students from around the world taking classes ranging from Chemistry to Anthropology, learn, speak and study i n languages not of their native

tongue. This educational

attempt at experiencing a diverse global society is preparing students for the real world of international business.

International business is not the only occupation where multilingualism comes in handy. Anyone flirting with an espionage occupation will find benefit in speaking foreign languages for jobs with the State Department or the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Still, citizens looking for conventional jobs will find speaking another language helpful in public relations, social services and health care.

Knowledge of a foreign language is especially helpful in states like Florida, New York and California where immigrant and ethnically diverse populations are high.

English speakers who learn other languages improve themselves culturally as well. People around the world learn English, which is a convenience for English speakers. If English speakers in turn attempt to learn other languages, they communicate a kind gesture. In the year 2011, 1.3 billion people spoke Chinese natively and 341 million people spoke English natively. Even a small percentage of English speakers learning Chinese is a wise decision both economically and socially.

Furthermore, languages are art forms. Marcel Suarez-Orozco, a globalization professor at NYU and editor of Educating the Whole Child for the Whole

World, a series on globalization and education, says, “Aristotle is turning in his grave.” Using a lingua franca is progressive, but society cannot forget the beauty of different languages. Speaking a language allows people to connect culturally and relate to each other. Conversing with a person in his own tongue beats roughly conversing through a lingua franca any day.

A little known fact about multilingual persons is their gray brain matter, a component in brain tissue that passes along sensory information to different parts of the body, is denser than the

Your Thoughts

If you want to talk to people in another language, you do it because it’s your own choice.

- christhian charria, senior

It’s a waste of time. We live in America; all we need to know is English.

- cameron truex, sophomore

I don’t think it should be forced in schools, but it’s good to know.

- arielle baba, junior

I’m excited to learn [Spanish] because everyone assumes I know it, and it will help me later in life .

- julia collazo, freshman

What do you think of learning languages?

rest of the world’s monolingual inhabitants, indicating higher levels of intelligence. According to the Center for Applied Linguistics and webmd.com, researchers have discovered being bilingual changes brain structure, especially in the left brain’s gray matter density.

Whether it is to advance in the business world, to advance one’s social graces through the art of learning a language or trying to boost brain power, English speakers who study and learn a second language will reap the benefits.

For student opinions on English speakers learning languages, go to hilights.org and search Reservation Conversation. Also see pages 14 to 15 about other cultures

illustration/ LINDSAY ALEXANDER

approval also known as the Wise Giving Alliance Seal.This seal means a charity has gone under investigation by

the Better Business Bureau, and the Bureau found that the charity’s governance, fund raising practices, solicitations and information materials, as well as expidentures, were up to par. A list of charities who have this seal can be found on the Better Business Bureau’s website.

However, if a charity does not have this seal, it can still be a valid organization. Charities that receive the Wise Giving Alliance Seal have to apply for it. The possibility remains that a charity without the seal did not apply. It is also possible the charity is local; the seal is only given to national

charities. Those seeking further assurance of a charity’s credibility should check charitynavigator.com. The site provides accurate reviews of a charity’s financial credibility as well as the charity’s accountability and transparency.

Furthermore, even if a charity checks out as financially sound, it does not mean one should automatically donate. Giving to causes which are close to one’s heart allows givers to reap more benefits by knowing they helped someone they have personal ties to. A plausible example: a local student’s father passes away of cancer. If the student gives to The National Multiple Sclerosis Society, he does well, but his

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Charity supports deserving childrenI care about Give Kids the World because all the kids there have been through way more than they deserve to at their age, but they still manage to [deal] with their everyday lives.

- jileiska ross, junior

U.S. based charities are priority Without a personal source of income, I do not currently have any charities that I donate to, but I love to be able to help others in need. I favor projects that help those in the U.S. It’s not our responsibility to take care of the world, especially when so many have to suffer.

- jackson upperco, senior

Marching with local charities[I care about] March of Dimes and MS Awareness. [I go to] walk-a-thons and [raise] funding from local businesses.

- alexis olijnyk, senior

Nike charity leads to collectionI support the Doernbecher charity. They’re signed with

Nike. The kids in the charity design their own shoes /

-jose delgado, junior

American Cancer Society aids relativeI care about the American Cancer Society because it’s one of the largest growth charities for cancer. They help all people whose lives have been affected by cancer including cancer

patients, patients’ family members, cancer survivors and research programs to help find a cure. This charity especially hits home for me because my grandma is fighting cancer currently and has survived three different types of cancer. This charity gives my grandma hope that she still has a fighting chance against this terrible illness. Every year I participate in Relay for Life, a big fund raiser for the American Cancer Society, and I support the greatest grandma in the world.

- dalles black, senior

We’d love to hear from you! Please send a letter to Rm. 224 or go to hilights.org

Forum HOW AND WHY DO YOU SUPPORT CHARITIES?

GIVING REQUIRES THOUGHT, NOT BLIND DONATION

The students currently walking the halls, cramming books in lockers and entering class rooms, all receive one name: the Me Generation.

While this title does ring true in some aspects of teenage lives, the Me Generation does have the ability to focus on others. A University of California Los Angeles study by the Higher Education Research Institute found that in 2006, 67 percent of students entering college thought it was important to help others in difficulty. This is the highest percentage in 26 years. A majority of college students who think helping others is important does not reflect a generation consumed in itself.

Since teens have concerns for those in need, it is important for them to know how to correctly donate time and money. Research is an important first step.

Before one blindly gives to a charity, one needs to research it. Honest charities with the best interests for their causes and their donors in mind will have ways donors can discover more about them. For example, The American Cancer Society’s website is highly informational and includes pages that tell readers about the charity’s goals and practices. The site also offers contact information for those with further questions.

Most importantly, one needs to look into the financial aspects of a charity. Any credible charity should practice transparency. Their sites will have monetary documents recording the money received the prior year and the areas it went to like production and administrative expenses. An IRS 990 form ensuring the charity is a non-profit organization should also be among the site’s accessible documents.

An easy way to discover if a charity is credible is to look for the Better Business Bureau’s stamp of

Your Thoughts

They should know what the cause is for and depending on what they feel is right, they should

give to the charity.

- joseph perez, freshman

They should research it before just so they know how it impacts who they’re giving it to.

- bashari james, senior

I don’t like it when a certain person gives to a bunch [of charities] because they don’t have a

motive behind it.

- geraldine irizarry, junior

People should follow up. If people see how it affects people’s lives, they’ll be more willing to

give. - margaret brown, sophomore

How should people go about giving to charities?

effort could have meant more to him if he donated to a charity like The American Cancer Society.

Then, the student is not helping just someone. He is helping someone like his Dad, and helping a family who has experiences similar to his. Another benefit of giving to ACS is that the charity has local events like Relay for Life, which is on campus May 18. Being involved in a charity, as well as giving money to it helps one reap the benefits of the giving process because the experience becomes more hands on.

In the same vein as giving to a charity close to one’s heart, giving to a local charity can be of greater value to the donator.

Since local charities are close to the home, they are easier to become involved with. In this case, one can give his time, not just his money. Habitat for Humanity is a perfect example which emphasizes personal service through building houses and not just giving.

According to a British Broadcasting Company news article, “Charity ‘makes you feel better’,” “it is not having lots of money that makes us happy— it is spending it on others.”

There is science behind the statement, ‘giving makes you happy.’ A University of British Columbia study of 630 people found the ones

who spent money on others were happier. Dave Ramsey, host of The Money Game, a talk-radio show with hundreds of thousands of daily listeners, says giving helps people realize the world does not revolve around them.

Giving, when done responsibly with careful research and thought, is an experience even the Me Generation can benefit from.

For more information on local charities like Habitat for Humanity, Clean the World and Relay for Life, turn to the Special Section on pages 14 and 15

One University of British Columbia study of 630 people found the ones who spent money on others were happier.

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allwa

y an

d de

cora

te i

t wi

th t

he d

esig

nate

d ho

mec

omin

g th

eme.

[The

y de

cora

ted]

th

e ceil

ings

, doo

rs, a

nd it

took

hun

dred

s of

hou

rs to

put

it a

ll to

geth

er. W

e ha

d to

set a

tim

e fo

r the

m to

leav

e be

caus

e th

ey w

ould

kee

p ad

ding

ont

o it.

The

te

ache

rs a

nd s

tude

nts

from

diff

eren

t ha

llway

s wo

uld

yell

at e

ach

othe

r an

d ch

ant

oran

ge a

nd w

hite

fro

m h

all t

o ha

ll. I

t wa

s am

azin

g. Th

e fir

e m

arsh

al to

ld u

s we

cou

ld n

ot d

o it

anym

ore

Lega

cy c

arrie

s pr

ide

on c

ampu

s are

thro

ugho

ut c

ampu

s. M

. Tr

acy o

ccas

iona

lly w

ears

J. T

racy

’s 19

83

track

swea

tshirt

, and

shar

es h

is 11

th an

d 12

th g

rade

Eng

lish

class

room

, whi

ch is

cu

rrent

ly M

errid

eth

Buch

anan

’s.

For

M. T

racy

, the

last

line

of t

he

Nat

iona

l Ant

hem

, “H

ome o

f the

bra

ve”

is pe

rman

ently

“H

ome

of th

e Br

aves

,” du

e to

her

fat

her

and

aunt

atte

ndin

g he

re an

d he

r mot

her’s

Atla

nta r

oots.

“I

thin

k it’

s pre

tty aw

esom

e to

go to

th

e sam

e sch

ool a

s my d

ad. S

omet

imes

I wi

ll m

entio

n a c

lass o

r bui

ldin

g, an

d he

wi

ll te

ll m

e abo

ut w

hat i

t was

like

whe

n he

was

at B

oone

,” M

. Tra

cy sa

id.

Acad

emica

lly, s

choo

l is h

arde

r, wi

th

the

insti

tutio

n of

Adv

ance

d Pl

acem

ent

cour

ses,

but

the

scho

ol s

till

prep

ared

pa

st ge

nera

tions

for t

he o

utsid

e wor

ld.

“Frie

ndsh

ips,

com

mun

ity

and

a di

vers

e gr

oup

of p

eopl

e pr

epar

ed m

e fo

r m

y fu

ture

at U

nive

rsity

of F

lorid

a un

derg

rad

law sc

hool

and

my r

esta

uran

t an

d law

care

ers,”

C. T

owns

end

said

.C

ontin

uing

th

e sa

me

scho

ol

trad

ition

, so

n C

lay

Town

send

is

curre

ntly

a fre

shm

an at

UF.

Seni

or

Mor

gan

Gre

gory

an

d so

phom

ore

Sydn

ey G

rego

ry’s

uncle

To

dd R

eese

, gr

adua

ted

in 1

984.

M.

Gre

gory

shar

es th

is pr

ide i

n th

e sch

ool.

“We’r

e not

the s

ame a

s oth

er sc

hool

s. Yo

u ca

n’t h

ate i

t. O

ur m

orale

and

prid

e in

our

scho

ol—

no

othe

r sch

ool h

as it

. [B

eing

a leg

acy]

reaf

firm

s the

fact

that

[I

’m p

art]

of s

omet

hing

spe

cial,”

M.

Gre

gory

said

.

thou

gh,”

Mon

tgom

ery

said

.Th

e m

ost r

ecen

t cha

nge

in tr

aditi

on

are

seni

or s

idew

alks,

which

are

bein

g tra

nsfo

rmed

into

seni

or b

ricks

.“S

enio

r sid

ewalk

s ha

ve

been

a

tradi

tion

and

this

year

we

are

alter

ing

it,”

Kittr

ell s

aid.

“We

will

be s

ellin

g br

icks t

o se

nior

s, if

som

ethi

ng h

appe

ns,

we c

an p

ick t

hem

up

and

mov

e th

em.

I am

hop

ing

this

will

beco

me

a ne

w tra

ditio

n an

d wi

thsta

nd ti

me.”

Sher

on B

alee

, ho

mec

omin

g qu

een,

ge

ts k

isse

d by

the

foot

ball

team

cap

tain

. Ho

mec

omin

g co

urt d

id

not e

xist

unt

il 19

55. I

t w

as p

revi

ousl

y cal

led

“Foo

tbal

l Fro

lic.”

Pow

der B

owl b

egan

in 19

71.

Fiel

d da

ys g

ave

seni

ors

a ch

ance

to

sho

w th

eir

athl

etic

abi

lity.

The

even

ts w

ere

on th

e fo

otba

ll fie

ld a

nd

the

gam

es in

clud

ed

wat

er b

allo

on

toss

es, c

hick

en

fight

ing

and

whe

el

barre

l rac

es.

ATH

LETI

C FL

ASH

BACK

. In

the

juni

or va

rsity

gam

e ag

ains

t Uni

vers

ity,

juni

or M

egan

Tra

cy

lock

s her

eye

s on

the

ball m

idst

ride.

Tra

cy

refle

cts h

er fa

ther

’s

athl

etic

expe

rienc

e on

the

cros

s cou

ntry

te

am fr

om 19

78 to

19

83.

The

Soph

omor

e Cl

ass

Coun

cil

desi

gned

Cl

ass

Olym

pics

as

a p

roje

ct

repr

esen

ting

the

four

cl

asse

s co

mpe

ting

in

a sc

hool

- wid

e ev

ent.

Jour

nalis

ts s

ort t

hrou

gh p

ictu

res

and

rem

inis

ce.

In 19

55, S

opho

mor

e Cl

ass o

ffice

rs c

lean

up

deco

ratio

ns fr

om

thei

r car

aft

er th

e Fo

otba

ll Fro

lic p

arad

e.

Vars

ity c

heer

lead

ers p

ose

for t

heir

year

book

pic

ture

. Dur

ing

the

time,

che

erle

ader

s’ u

nifo

rms c

onsi

sted

of l

ong

shirt

s and

lo

ng sl

eeve

d sh

irts.

In 19

71, D

avid

Ha

rper

was

in

the

first

year

of

the

scho

ol

Hall o

f Fam

e,

pitc

hing

a re

cord

of

23-

1, lo

sing

on

ly in

the

stat

e se

mifi

nals

. Lat

er,

he a

dvan

ced

to

play

for t

he T

exas

Ra

nger

s.

In 19

61, B

etty

Sm

ith w

ore

cat e

ye

glas

ses,

pop

ular

dur

ing

that

tim

e.

Form

er a

lum

ni sh

ow o

ff th

eir c

loth

ing

styl

e du

ring

the

60’s.

Stud

ent b

eatin

g th

e dr

um b

efor

e th

e Ed

gew

ater

gam

e.

Durin

g th

e 80

s, si

nger

s suc

h as

M

adon

na, in

fluen

ced

fash

ion.

Lond

a Jo

nes,

Ale

xa S

chae

fer a

nd S

harm

in W

inkl

e co

mpe

te in

the

Polye

ster

Par

adis

e da

nce

com

petit

ion.

Jose

ph B

uono

and

Tim

othy

Sel

lers

per

form

as B

arne

y Rub

ble

and

Fred

Flin

ston

e in

a sk

it fo

r Bra

ves B

raw

l.

The

first

bon

fire

occu

rred

afte

r the

Fo

otba

ll Fro

lic g

ame.

Seni

or c

lass

par

ticip

ates

in a

floa

t dur

ing

the

hom

ecom

ing

para

de.

ROYA

L FA

MIL

Y. A

t the

ho

mec

omin

g fo

otba

ll gam

e ve

rsus

the

East

Rive

r Fal

cons

, ju

nior

Joh

n To

wns

end

mirr

ors

his f

athe

r’s h

omec

omin

g ex

perie

nce

from

29

year

s prio

r.

hil

igh

ts.o

rg

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