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2012Madeline Trybus

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MADELINE TRYBUS

3879 Gatlin Woods Dr., Orlando, FL 32812 u 407-461-2697 u [email protected]

April 20, 2012

Rene BurkeLegend Yearbook AdviserWm. R. Boone High School2000 South Mills AvenueOrlando, FL 32806

Dear Mrs. Burke:

Please consider me an applicant for the position of Clubs editor on the 2012-2013 Legend yearbook staff.

As my enclosed resum shows, I have experience in creating a publication. I effectively completed seven deadlines which contributed to the creation of the 2012 Legend. I also learned how best to manage my time to complete my work on deadline, as well as working well with others. With two years of experience in writing and design, I am able to create visually pleasing layouts while also writing an interesting story to draw in a reader.

Creatively, I enjoy design and having a role in the overall theme of the book. In becoming editor, I would have the opportunity to learn useful skills that will help in pursuing extended education and possible long-term career goals.

It would be my pleasure to meet with you, at a convenient time for you, to better demonstrate my knowledge, abilities and interest in this position. Thank you for your review of my qualifications and consideration. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Respectfully yours,

Madeline Trybus

Enclosed: resum

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RESU M E

MADELINE TRYBUS

3879 Gatlin Woods Dr., Orlando, FL 32812 u 407-461-2697 u [email protected]

OBJECTIVETo obtain the knowledge of how to effectively create an award winning publication in a leadership role

EDUCATIONCompleted two years at Wm. R. Boone High SchoolGraduation Date: June 2014G.P.A. Unweighted: 3.30. Weighted: 4.10.

EXPERIENCE Yearbook Staff Member, Wm. R. Boone High School Aug. 2011-June 2012. Experience in iCloud technology, use of Adobe Photoshop and InDesign,

taking photographs, skills in interviewing and being interviewed, designing layout and writing body copy, captions and sidebars.

RELEVANT HIGH SCHOOL STUDIESIntroduction to Information Technology; advanced composition; Journalism I & II

HONORS, AWARDS AND MEMBERSHIPS National Junior Honor Society 2008-2010 An association based on academic achievement, community service and leadership qualities 2012 National Scholastic Press Association Journalism Honor Roll Nationally recognizing Journalism students for excelling academically Boone High School Cheerleader 2010-present FHSAA recognized sport

REFERENCES Stacy Liebman, English Teacher [email protected] 407-893-7200 ext. 6014346 Rene Burke, Journalism Teacher and Legend Yearbook Adviser [email protected] 407-893-7200 ext. 2614 Cynthia Hutsell, Varsity Cheerleading Coach [email protected] 407-893-7200 ext. 6012222 Felicia Freitag, JV Cheerleading Coach 407-970-2209

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PERSONAL ESSAY

PERSONAL ESSAY

I have really enjoyed journalism the past two years. Ive had the pleasure of learning the subject matter and publishing items to

the standards of a nationally awarded publication under a qualified and phenomenal teacher/adviser. I originally decided to take Journalism, as an

elective, my eighth grade year when signing up for courses for the year to come. I was persuaded by a friend, and now fellow staff member, Brooke Dawkins, who spoke highly

of Mrs. Burke, as well as the work they do and what they have been able to accomplish. After my freshman year, I was more than positive that I wanted to be a part of the Legend staff. I

experienced a lot of obstacles and struggles throughout my first year on staff that I would have not been able to prepare myself for without the experience I now have. One of the biggest struggles for

me was dealing with time management. I was pulled in multiple different directions, not just within the publication, but also with cheerleading, clubs, and my academic course load. Another struggle for me that was hard to overcome was working with someone on a common goal, such as deadlines. In sports, I enjoy working as a team, but in academics, I couldnt be more against it. I like to be in control of my work and my grade, and when someone else in involved, it stresses me out to have to coordinate what needs to be done and how to split it up. I prefer to take over and complete all the work myself, but that in turn, leaves me with too much on my plate. I had to learn to trust my partners and allow them to take over on areas that I was either not as strong in, or didnt have time to complete alone. However, what Ive learned now will be extremely helpful in the next two years I have on staff and also in the long run with my future plans regarding college and a career. So far, Ive contributed time

and effort towards Journalism. I made it through my first year on staff and contributed to the publishing of yet another fantastic yearbook. I couldnt be more thankful for the friendships

Ive made and the experience Ive gained already. I look forward to what is to come in the future on this staff. Because of my enjoyment of journalism and what is has to offer,

I would love to continue learning about it and turning it into some sort of career in the future. I have many other goals and hopes regarding a career, but if

I could find a way to tie in all my interest together, Id be the happiest employee ever.

SE L F-AN ALYTICAL ESS AY

SE L F-AN ALYTICAL ESS AY

Throughout the course of this year, I have learned a lot of skills that will help me throughout the rest of my life. Not

only will it assist me in my future education path and possible career options, but also with responsibilities and time management in any aspect of

my life. With writing stories on multiple different topics, Ive been able to learn how to best adapt my writing style to better fit what my subject matter is, as well as

gaining people skills with learning how to execute an interview as well as perform one myself. Selling ads during the summer and selling yearbooks during the year has opened

my eyes to the necessity of advertising your product in order to sell the required amount, and more. The struggle we had in selling books this year caused me to realize what needs to be done

to prevent that kind of desperation again. Meeting deadlines was a struggle I dealt with because I had to figure out how best to balance all of my responsibilities. Seeing proofs when they were sent back to us made me feel accomplished that we were making progress in producing the yearbook, but nothing can compare to seeing the final product on Distribution Day. When Allie and Kayla pulled that book out of the box, I was overwhelmed with multiple emotions. Further, going through the pages that I completed made me feel proud of the work that Id put in and made all of the hard work, stress and tears worthwhile. Little will ever compare to the sense of accomplishment that I felt that day. I also learned about the rules and ethics of Journalism. Our lives would be much easier if we could have an even number of pictures on a page, if a headline didnt require a subject, verb and direct object, if we could flip a picture so it didnt face the gutter, if everything didnt have to be a pica away from one another, or if we could make up quotes to best fit our story and fill widows. But because of these rules and

ethics, it makes it that much more fulfilling to finish something knowing you did it following all rules. Another valuable lesson I learned was regarding dedication. Being on staff is much

like being a part of a team and each team member is vital to the success of that team. I felt this way all year. When one person was missing or unable to help, it threw off other

people which in turn threw off much of the staff; much like a domino effect. I became more aware of Mrs. Burkes extremely prominent and helpful role

to us due to her missing to fulfill her Teacher of the Year duties. We could not do what we do without her.

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The crowds encouraging screams muffled as she stared out at the familiar blue felt floor. White lines marked the boundaries she learned to stay within since the beginning of her career. Sophomore Aja-Monet Sims drew in a deep, shaky breath and placed her foot into the performance area to mark the beginning of her routine.

There is a huge stadium filled with thousands of people, Sims said. And Im just standing alone on the floor, hoping Ill land on my feet after the tumbling pass.

Sims began the sport at Orlando Metro Gymnastics where she competed seriously in 2003 as a Level 4 gymnast. She moved up a level each year until reaching the highest, Level 10 in 2009. In that same year, she trained an average of 28 hours per week with coach Kelly Pitzen and bars coach Brian Amato at Brandy Johnsons Global Gymnastics in Clermont. At the Level 10 State Championships in 2010, she won every event and the all-around title. In 2011, Sims won the Junior Olympic Nationals and became a Senior International Elite.

Im very excited for her [and her success], especially now that a few schools have started looking at her, D. Sims said. Her father and I are just so proud.

Sims life as a gymnast came with decisions and responsibilities. She gave up time on campus and replaced it with online classes for extensive training. However, gymnastics brought more advantages than disadvantages into her life.

[Gymnastics] takes a lot of time, so its hard to get homework done, but its taught me discipline, Sims said. My family is really supportive of me. It brought us closer as the years have gone on.

Despite the pressures of high school and the struggle of balancing gymnastics and relationships, Sims prevailed through it with support from her best friend, sophomore Blake Waranch. Their friendship changed as her success grew, but remained strong.

She travels out of state a lot because of competitions, so it is difficult for us to hang out outside of school, Waranch said. However, Im very proud of her accomplishments and support what she does.

The discipline she acquired from training was evident in other aspects of her life. Gymnastics allowed her to learn the benefit and importance of time management.

[Gymnastics] has made her the person she is today, Coach Pitzen said. Shes learned how to set a goal and achieve it which will take her far in life. She will succeed at whatever she does. [madeline trybus]

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2003As a Level 4 gymnast, Sims won uneven bars, balance beam, floor exercise and the all-around in the Aloha Invite.

2009Sims won

the all-around title in the 2009

Level 10 State Championships.

2011Sims bar skills were named The Sims after her at the Junior Olympic Nationals. They are an

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it like

[1] leap to new heights. Sophomore Aja-Monet Sims performs a saut de chat during a beam

performance at the 2011 Presidential Classic. [As

I prepare for a meet, I feel] a little nervous, but

kind of anxious to show everyone what I can do,

Sims said. At the meet, Sims placed third in the all-

around and first on the floor exercise. [2] hold on tight. Performing her bar routine at the 2011 US Covergirl Classic, Sims concentrates on doing

her best. [Before a meet], I relax most of the day

and prepare myself for the competition ahead,

Sims said.

2

1

[My favorite tradition on campus is] the end of homecoming week because everyone goes crazy with spirit, sophomore Wesley Rodriquez said.page 100

Sims

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when finishing Deadline 3 because I knew how much that would benefit me, but it ended up biting me in the butt. I had to change the angle to the story that Id already written, as well

as having to redo multiple inteviews because I needed to ask different questions in order to get better, more fitting quotes. I also had trouble in getting pictures for the page. Brandy Johnsons

Global Gymnastics Center, where Sims trained, was in Clermont and needing to get pictures of her training, I had to make the trip out there. Getting to the gym, I went to the front desk to ask where I could find Sims, but I was denied the opportunity to take pictures and was told I needed to make an appointment for future visits to the gym. Without a license, future trips to the gym would be next to impossible. Also, deadline was fast approaching and I was missing editor deadlines throughout this time. Luckily, Sims mother was gracious enough to share pictures she had from some of Sims major competitions. This was a big save for me in the picture section of the page. I also was able to write an awesome new story that received all checks in majors. I was extremely proud when getting back my grade sheet. Not only was I able to rewrite a new story, research her career online for stats and come back from no pictures, I met deadline on time without having to change anything in majors. I saw myself evolve and learn most from this deadline through the struggles that I faced and having

to keep moving along and keep working despite those struggles. I liked most, in particular, my body on this page. I saw how my writing evolved from my first deadline to this one. I

thought that it was one of my strongest writing pieces of the year.

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e sto

od fa

cing t

he na

rrow

lane,

focu

sing o

n the

pi

ns. A

cold

swea

t bro

ke on

her p

alms a

s she

prep

ared

to th

row.

Sen

ior Li

ndsa

y Betr

os to

ok on

e las

t glan

ce

behin

d her

to se

e the

enco

urag

ing sm

iles o

f her

tea

mmate

s. En

ergiz

ed by

their

mot

ivatio

n, sh

e step

ped

up to

the l

ane a

nd th

rew

a stri

ke, h

er pe

rform

ance

co

ntrib

uting

to a

crush

ing vi

ctory

again

st Ol

ympi

a.[A

fter a

winn

ing m

atch]

I fee

l rea

lly go

od ab

out

myse

lf, B

etros

said.

My

team

mates

are r

eally

excit

ed

for m

e and

our s

easo

n.

Desp

ite he

r lac

k of e

xper

ience

, Betr

os w

as ab

le to

im

prov

e and

bowl

strik

es ev

ery m

atch t

he te

am w

on.

Altho

ugh i

t was

an in

dividu

al sp

ort,

bowl

ers r

elied

on

each

othe

rs en

cour

agem

ent t

hrou

gh m

atche

s.Da

niel T

ringa

li too

k the

post

of th

e boy

s he

ad co

ach

in ad

dition

to be

ing th

e girl

s co

ach,

which

he be

gan

the p

revio

us ye

ar. H

e join

ed th

e two

team

s, all

owing

th

em to

learn

from

each

toge

ther

and i

mpro

ve as

the

seas

on pr

ogre

ssed.

The

team

s bot

h prac

ticed

and

comp

eted t

ogeth

er, bu

ilding

a re

lation

ship

that

both

de

pend

ed on

for s

uppo

rt.[T

his ye

ars

team

comp

ared t

o las

t] ha

s mor

e tea

m sp

irit.

They

care

abou

t eac

h oth

er m

ore,

and t

here

are

certa

inly m

ore k

ids lo

oking

ahea

d, Tr

ingali

said.

Both

team

s con

sisted

of ei

ght m

embe

rs, an

d wer

e sm

aller

that

the o

ther

team

s in t

he di

strict

. How

ever,

th

e size

of th

e tea

m led

to so

me no

ticea

ble ad

vant

ages

bo

th on

and o

ff the

lane

.W

e bon

d bett

er, w

ere c

loser,

wer

e fam

ily,

Betro

s sa

id. Bot

h tea

ms fin

ished

the s

easo

n with

a 6-7

reco

rd.

They

reco

vere

d fro

m los

ses a

gains

t Univ

ersit

y, Fr

eedo

m an

d Wint

er Pa

rk w

ith vi

ctorie

s aga

inst L

ake N

ona a

nd

Oak R

idge.

The

ir pe

rform

ance

quali

fied t

hem

for

distri

cts, a

fter w

hich s

enior

Ashle

y Cas

sidy r

epre

sent

ed

the t

eam

at th

e Stat

e Cha

mpion

ship

s.As

a co

mpeti

tor, y

ou al

ways

want

to ha

ve as

man

y wi

ns as

possi

ble. A

lthou

gh w

e wer

e aro

und e

ven i

n wi

ns an

d los

ses,

I was

happ

y with

the p

erfo

rman

ce th

is ye

ar, T

ringa

li said

. I w

as m

ost p

roud

of th

e way

our

team

supp

orted

each

othe

r and

stuc

k tog

ether.

[m

adeline

trybu

s]dist

ricts

Team

bowl

erss

bon

d be

nefit

ed se

ason

an

d br

ough

t the

m to

dist

rict m

atch

SENI

OR

300 c

lub,

Kon

owal

said.

Ko

nowa

l finis

hed t

he se

ason

with

one o

f the

best

reco

rds o

n the

team

, earn

ing th

e high

est s

eries

scor

e in

seve

n out

of th

eir 11

matc

hes.

He a

lso su

cces

sfully

re

ache

d his

goal

of bo

wling

a pe

rfect

game

. I

was n

ervo

us [a

fter b

owlin

g eac

h stri

ke],

but i

t was

jus

t som

ething

that

kept

happ

ening

, Ko

nowa

l said

. It

was n

atural

.

He co

ntinu

ed to

bowl

back

-to-ba

ck st

rikes

as th

e ten

sion i

n the

alley

rose

, pre

parin

g to j

oin th

e few

stu

dent

s who

had b

owled

perfe

ct ga

mes b

efore

him.

I f

elt a

lot of

pres

sure

, Ko

nowa

l said

. Bu

t the

re

were

a lot

of pe

ople

chee

ring a

nd th

ere w

as ex

citem

ent

[in th

e air]

.

As a

senio

r and

a sk

illed a

thlet

e, Ko

nowa

l bec

ame

a role

mod

el fo

r the

youn

ger t

eam

memb

ers.

After

the

histo

ric se

ries,

othe

r tea

m me

mber

s, lik

e fre

shma

n Eva

n Pit

z, sh

ared t

he ex

citem

ent o

f the

ir lea

der.

I th

ough

t it w

as cr

azy,

Pitz

said.

I w

as ju

st lik

e O

h my g

osh,

and h

e cam

e and

pick

ed m

e up.

I co

uldn

t be

lieve

it.

Each

time

he st

eppe

d up f

or an

othe

r cha

nce a

t kn

ockin

g dow

n the

pins

, he g

lance

d at t

he sc

reen

fu

ll of X

s. H

is tea

mmate

s sto

od be

hind h

im

holdi

ng th

eir br

eath

s, wa

iting

and w

atchin

g.

Ever

yone

knew

the a

ccom

plish

ment

he

was o

n his

way t

o, bu

t no o

ne w

ould

say i

t alou

d in f

ear o

f jinx

ing hi

m.

Earn

ing a

score

of 30

0, kn

own a

s a

perfe

ct ga

me, is

next

to im

possi

ble in

the

world

of sc

holas

tic bo

wling

. How

ever,

senio

r Nich

olas

Kono

wal a

chiev

ed ju

st th

at at

prac

tice o

n Oct.

4.

[Whe

n Nick

bowl

ed a

perfe

ct ga

me],

I was

ex

treme

ly ha

ppy f

or hi

m. H

e des

erve

s it,

head

coac

h Da

niel T

ringa

li said

. Yo

u don

t be

come

aware

that

[they

re on

their

way

to an

acco

mplis

hmen

t suc

h as t

his

one]

until

abou

t the

seve

nth f

rame t

houg

h.

Kono

wal s

tarted

bowl

ing hi

s jun

ior ye

ar an

d co

ntinu

ed be

caus

e of t

he pe

rsona

l acc

ompl

ishme

nt an

d se

lf grat

ificati

on he

felt.

[I

joine

d the

bowl

ing te

am] t

o be g

ood a

t and

get

involv

ed in

Boo

ne. I

wan

ted to

be th

e firs

t to j

oin th

e

histor

y

Senio

r Nich

olas K

onow

al fo

und l

uck w

ith th

is Ni

ke te

e shir

t thr

ough

out t

he se

ason

. Befo

re

each

prac

tice a

nd m

atch,

he ru

bbed

his b

owlin

g ball

with

it be

caus

e he w

as co

nvinc

ed th

at th

is wo

uld i

mpro

ve hi

s gam

e.

LUCK

Y CH

ARM

rolls

to

[1] rea

dy, se

t, thr

ow. In

the m

atch a

gains

t Cyp

ress

Cree

k, se

nior A

shley

Cas

sidy b

owls

a stri

ke.

[Bow

ling h

as] p

rovid

ed

schola

rship

mon

ey, a

good

time

and a

stre

ss re

lieve

r [fo

r me t

his

seas

on],

Cas

sidy s

aid. H

er pe

rform

ance

cont

ribut

ed to

the w

in wi

th

a marg

in vic

tory

of 19

8. [2

] watc

h clos

ely. Fr

eshm

an B

rend

an

Aver

a foc

uses

on hi

s thr

ow.

[Winn

ing a

match

] give

s us h

ope a

nd

lets

us kn

ow w

e hav

e a ch

ance

to ke

ep w

inning

, Av

era s

aid. A

vera

impr

oved

from

a sco

re of

98 to

brea

king 1

00 by

the e

nd of

the

seas

on. [

3] sta

y focu

sed. So

phom

ore P

aul P

errau

lt bo

wls o

ne

of th

e top

five s

eries

scor

es in

the m

atch a

gains

t Cyp

ress

Cree

k. [

As

I pre

pare

myse

lf to t

hrow

] I fe

el ex

cited

, Pe

rraul

t said

. Ju

st go

ing

up th

ere a

nd se

eing i

f Ill

knoc

k dow

n the

pins

crea

tes an

ticip

ation

.

Perra

ult h

ad th

e high

est s

eries

, with

a 48

0 and

516,

in tw

o of t

heirs

11

matc

hes.

[4] g

et you

r stan

ce. A

t a m

atch a

gains

t Cyp

ress

Cree

k, se

nior G

arrett

McB

ee bo

wls t

he hi

ghes

t ser

ies of

the d

ay.

[Bow

ling]

has p

rovid

ed m

e with

a se

nse o

f lead

ersh

ip an

d bein

g pa

rt of

a fam

ily,

McBe

e said

. McB

ee bo

wled

his h

ighes

t ser

ies

again

st Dr

. Phil

lips o

n Oct.

5.

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NIEL

CABR

ERA

The

re w

as on

e ma

tch [t

hat]

I had

to

bowl

a str

ike or

wed

los

e, bu

t I go

t the

str

ike. M

y hea

rt wa

s be

ating

reall

y fas

t an

d afte

r tha

t I w

as

reall

y con

fiden

t.

concen

tration

. At t

he C

ypre

ss Cr

eek m

atch,

Rafae

l Te

jada s

teps u

p for

his t

urn t

o thr

ow.

[Whe

n I pr

epare

to

thro

w] I

feel s

ecur

e, bu

t ner

vous

, Te

jada s

aid.

Its a

mi

xture

of bo

th.

Tejad

a bow

led in

the t

op fiv

e, wi

th a

serie

s of 3

17 in

a ma

tch ag

ainst

Bish

op M

oore

.

page

166

fierce

[My f

avor

ite tr

aditi

on o

n ca

mpu

s is]

the

bonf

ire b

ecau

se it

is fu

n an

d a

good

tim

e to

inte

ract

with

eve

ryon

e, s

opho

mor

e Ga

brie

l Hou

ston

said

. p

age

167

bowling

[bow

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had little experience in sports writing and also mostly because it was my first deadline. I thought I was organized and was able to manage my time well, but

going through that first deadline, it made me realize how little experience I had and how much I had left to learn. Not only was my original story nothing like the style that

was required for a yearbook of our ranking, but it was also gramatically incorrect and I was asked to re-submit it. This took a shot at my confidence and I went home that night thinking

about how I could change it. Luckily, with a lot of help from our copy editor, Sehar, I was able to rewrite it to better suit the sport and the style of writing I needed to now embrace. However, now

that I look back on the story, I see that I still had a long way to go and a lot to grow in my writing. It could most definitely use a lot more editing, a better angle and stronger diction. I also had trouble with the pictures. I went to the bowling alley only to find out I could not go down the lanes to shoot pictures which basically meant I could not take pictures at all because without going down the lanes, I could not get their faces in the picture. This was an obstacle I had to overcome because I needed a full spread of pictures and I didnt have anything. I defaulted to getting the pictures from Dean Stewart Photography and Phabulous Photos. Looking back now, I wish I wouldve persisited in getting my way at the bowling alley. I wish that more pictures on that spread were mine. Mostly, though, I wish I wouldve budgeted my time more wisely. I could have gotten a lot more done in a better, more efficient manner. In addition to the struggle I had in metting editor deadlines, as well as personal struggles to write

better and figure out how best to fill the picture slots on my page, I lost what I had accomplished the day before deadline and had to stay after school for a significant amount of time in order

to make up for what had been erased. Deadline 2 was definitely a struggle and I would say is my worst piece of work so far. I hope that I never create anything like that page

again. I still have not been in a bowling alley since, and I dont plan on going there anytime soon either.

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This is by far my favorite picture I took all year. It was the first picture that was published

with my name in the right corner. It was the first time I felt the accomplishment of having a picture that I

took on display for people to see. It shows emotion from Lucas that was captured at the perfect time. It possesses many elements of composition that make up a good picture including rule of thirds, a center of visual interest, depth of field, leading lines and filling the frame. When I saw it on the computer, I could hardly believe I took it, but taking

that a step further, seeing it published was surreal. braves brawl 10-26_trybus_0123

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This was another one of my most favorite pictures. However, I am fond of this one for

different reasons than the other two. This picture, to me, is one of the funniest pictures I took that night.

It was snapped at an opportune moment that captured the struggle Garcia was having when trying to jump on the pogo stick. It also possesses elements of composition including rule of thirds, center of visual interest, leading lines and depth of field. Although this picture was not published, I was still proud of it and thought it was a

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This last picture was another one of my best pictures. I was blessed with a wonderful camera

the night of Braves Brawl, and was able to take many pictures that I was proud to claim. This one was no

exception. It was published on the Bravettes page in the club section. Seeing it in the yearbook was a very proud moment for me, I felt a sense of self-confidence after seeing it there bound together with the rest of the book. It possesses many elements of composition including center of visual interest, filling the frame, leading lines

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because of my enthusiasm about what I was doing. I really loved my position and everyone on staff all year long, as well as what we were accomplishing. Even

during my times of trouble, I was passionate about yearbook and I did my best to be a very dedicated staffer. However, when I was struggling, I believe it showed up in my work and I asked for a lot of help from others. This is where I would like to grow next year. I also think that I was an asset to the staff through my organization. I was only a staffer and did not have a position of leadership where my organization effect a large number of people, but when I was partners with someone, I hope that it was something that was helpful to them. I always kept my folders in order and highlighted in specific colors to identify what I was highlighting for. This was my

strength, I think, throughout the entire year.

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struggle in managing my time. I took on cheerleading and yearbook as well as a large course load which led to me having to choose between all the commitments

I had made. I also had trouble within just yearbook because I procrastinated on things that should have been done in a more efficient manner. I learned that in order to succeed,

not only in yearbook, but also in every aspect of my life, I need to balance my time when making commitments and learn how not to procrastinate. A more specific problem for me was

my friendship with Hope. I struggled with being her friend because we had a past of not getting along, but with so many classes together, it was natural to fall into a pattern of talking. I also felt

like she needed a friend. She was going through a hard time and I felt like I was being called to help her through that. However, her constant depression and bashing of people who had impacted me or were close to me was hard for me to put up with. Not only did it start to bring down my spirits, it also made me feel guilty for not being able to help her. I still feel partially responsible for her downfall and her withdrawing from school, but I try to push those thoughts aside because I know there wasnt much

more I could have done for her.b. Ive addressed and dealt with the time management by beginning to work on improving it. I have begun to think about next year in choosing what Id like to do and accomplish, and thought about all the commitments that I am making in order to give my all to each and every activity I participate in. I also think I began to see improvement in pacing myself on deadlines towards the end of the

year. This will hopefully stick with me so I can continue to improve for next year. As for Hopes withdrawing, I have learned to not let other people drag me down. But I also look back on

it and am proud of myself for trying to help someone who clearly needed a friend. Even though I wasnt able to help enough where she wouldve stayed in school, I think I

made an impact, even for just a little while. I learned that everyone deserves a chance and everyone needs a friend.

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When asked the question What is your greatest weakness (publication related)? on my mid-term, I answered: My greatest weakness, I would say, is my tendency to be lazy and procrastinate. I

will work to improve this by realizing the importance of working ahead and never letting myself get behind. My stress has been brought on solely by myself and I intend to do what I can to make sure that

never happens again. While Id like to say that I stuck to trying to improve myself in this aspect, it was still something that I struggled with after the end of the first semester. I have improved some, however, by pacing myself better and meeting deadlines more regularly. I hope to continue to improve in the year to come. I am very

excited to see what the 2012-2013 year will hold.

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I would like to submit this feature piece to represent me in CSPA Gold Circle Awards because I am extremely proud of the finished product of this story and would like to share it. From where it began, it

is, I think, my best piece of writing this year.

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[pg. 166-167]

I would like to submit this feature piece to represent me in CSPA Gold Circle Awards because despite how much I do not like this page, I do think Konowals story was

an interesting and unique one that was worthy of being told and I was

proud of how I wrote it.

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Countless hours earn Recognition[pg. 236-237]

I would like to submit this feature piece to represent me in CSPA Gold Circle Awards because it was overall the most put

together and organized spread that I completed all year. I was proud of

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She stood facing the narrow lane, focusing on the pins. A cold sweat broke on her palms as she prepared to throw. Senior Lindsay Betros took one last glance behind her to see the encouraging smiles of her teammates. Energized by their motivation, she stepped up to the lane and threw a strike, her performance contributing to a crushing victory against Olympia.

[After a winning match] I feel really good about myself, Betros said. My teammates are really excited for me and our season.

Despite her lack of experience, Betros was able to improve and bowl strikes every match the team won. Although it was an individual sport, bowlers relied on each others encouragement through matches.

Daniel Tringali took the post of the boys head coach in addition to being the girls coach, which he began the previous year. He joined the two teams, allowing them to learn from each together and improve as the season progressed. The teams both practiced and competed together, building a relationship that both depended on for support.

[This years team compared to last] has more team spirit. They care about each other more, and there are certainly more kids looking ahead, Tringali said.

Both teams consisted of eight members, and were smaller that the other teams in the district. However, the size of the team led to some noticeable advantages both on and off the lane.

We bond better, were closer, were family, Betros said.

Both teams finished the season with a 6-7 record. They recovered from losses against University, Freedom and Winter Park with victories against Lake Nona and Oak Ridge. Their performance qualified them for districts, after which senior Ashley Cassidy represented the team at the State Championships.

As a competitor, you always want to have as many wins as possible. Although we were around even in wins and losses, I was happy with the performance this year, Tringali said. I was most proud of the way our team supported each other and stuck together.

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300 club, Konowal said. Konowal finished the season with one of the best

records on the team, earning the highest series score in seven out of their 11 matches. He also successfully reached his goal of bowling a perfect game.

I was nervous [after bowling each strike], but it was just something that kept happening, Konowal said. It was natural.

He continued to bowl back-to-back strikes as the tension in the alley rose, preparing to join the few students who had bowled perfect games before him.

I felt a lot of pressure, Konowal said. But there were a lot of people cheering and there was excitement [in the air].

As a senior and a skilled athlete, Konowal became a role model for the younger team members. After the historic series, other team members, like freshman Evan Pitz, shared the excitement of their leader.

I thought it was crazy, Pitz said. I was just like Oh my gosh, and he came and picked me up. I couldnt believe it.

Each time he stepped up for another chance at knocking down the pins, he glanced at the screen full of Xs. His teammates stood behind him holding their breaths, waiting and watching.

Everyone knew the accomplishment he was on his way to, but no one would say it aloud in fear of jinxing him.

Earning a score of 300, known as a perfect game, is next to impossible in the

world of scholastic bowling. However, senior Nicholas Konowal achieved just that at practice on Oct. 4.

[When Nick bowled a perfect game], I was extremely happy for him. He deserves it, head coach Daniel Tringali said. You dont become aware that [theyre on their way to an accomplishment such as this one] until about the seventh frame though.

Konowal started bowling his junior year and continued because of the personal accomplishment and self gratification he felt.

[I joined the bowling team] to be good at and get involved in Boone. I wanted to be the first to join the

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[1] ready, set, throw. In the match against Cypress Creek, senior Ashley Cassidy bowls a strike. [Bowling has] provided scholarship money, a good time and a stress reliever [for me this season], Cassidy said. Her performance contributed to the win with a margin victory of 198. [2] watch closely. Freshman Brendan Avera focuses on his throw. [Winning a match] gives us hope and lets us know we have a chance to keep winning, Avera said. Avera improved from a score of 98 to breaking 100 by the end of the season. [3] stay focused. Sophomore Paul Perrault bowls one of the top five series scores in the match against Cypress Creek. [As I prepare myself to throw] I feel excited, Perrault said. Just going up there and seeing if Ill knock down the pins creates anticipation. Perrault had the highest series, with a 480 and 516, in two of theirs 11 matches. [4] get your stance. At a match against Cypress Creek, senior Garrett McBee bowls the highest series of the day. [Bowling] has provided me with a sense of leadership and being part of a family, McBee said. McBee bowled his highest series against Dr. Phillips on Oct. 5.

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concentration. At the Cypress Creek match, Rafael Tejada steps up for his turn to throw. [When I prepare to throw] I feel secure, but nervous, Tejada said. Its a mixture of both. Tejada bowled in the top five, with a series of 317 in a match against Bishop Moore.

page 166fierce [My favorite tradition on campus is] the bonfire because it is fun and a good time to interact with everyone, sophomore Gabriel Houston said.

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[1] check it off. At the Nov. 7 blood drive, Senior Class president Elizabeth McEwan checks in students. Blood drives allow [the school] to have a positive effect on peoples lives at an early age, McEwan said. Senior Class organized four blood drives each year. [2] give thanks. Senior Class secretary Kaitlin Davis hands out a Thanksgiving basket for a familys holiday dinner. It is important to give back, especially [to] help kids in our school, Davis said. This was Daviss first year as a class officer. [3] twist and shout. Performing at Braves Brawl, Senior Class vice president Yazmine Ramos dances in the class skit. It is important to come together as seniors and just have fun because its our last one, Ramos said. The skit took a week to come together. [4] pack up. To help the cause, senior Tyler Burton unloads food in cars to create Thanksgiving baskets. It is important [to help] because it is our last chance to help out the school and we should help as much as we can, Burton said. Thirty-two families received baskets.

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A sense of relief washed over her as she weighed the last can of the day. Before Student Government Association vice president Shannon Gresosky got a chance to look up from the scale, four more filled-to-the-brim bags were set at her feet and she started again.

I ran for office because I originally wanted to be more involved in the Boone community. I love it and I love how were all a family here, Gresosky, senior, said. I also ran because I saw the way SGA gave back through projects like Thanksgiving baskets, which gave back to families right here in our own community.

SGA organized the events that students participated in throughout their high school years. The officers year started with painting numbers on parking spaces, and selling the assigned spots to students at Braves R Back. At New Student Orientation each officer welcomed incoming students by giving tours of the school.

Being on SGA means giving up a lot of yourself, your time and your energy, and giving it to others, Gresosky said. You have to love it to do it.

The homecoming week, parade and half-time show were especially trying for the girls. They were responsible for selling roses during the week, accessing a permit to have the parade, hiring police officers, arranging court details and running voting for king and queen.

The stuff we pull off is nothing short of a 10 man job given to four girls, Gresosky said. We have to work together because it isnt an option.

After they became more confident with their roles, they planned Brave Aid. All proceeds went towards the

Always Wear Your Seatbelt Foundation in honor of Laura Grant and Eddie Culberhouse.

My favorite moment [this year] was seeing Ms. Garcia and Ms. Grants faces as they saw the way the community gave back and came together as a family for Brave Aid, knowing wed donate all the proceeds to their foundation, Gresosky said. To me, thats the kind of thing that makes all of our work worth while; it makes everything we do that much better.

While class councils participated in SGA events, each class was responsible for its own activities. Senior Class specialized in putting on memorable events for the graduating class and worked to make the seniors last year unforgettable. They sponsored events such as the Senior Breakfast and also ran nominations, voting and the crowning for Sweetheart Court and senior superlatives.

[The students] perform excellently considering the volume of events they put on, SGA sponsor Jamie Hoffmann said. As teenagers, they do much better than many of the adults I know.

The officers performed tasks most of their peers wouldnt have ever considered doing and put in an abundant amount of hours without a second request. They volunteered their year away to gain the experience and knowledge it took to organize and execute activities that high school students enjoyed.

[SGA] is a lot more work than people think it is, Senior Class historian Daniela Diaz said. Even though it is high-stress, it is definitely worth it in the end.[brittany hope and madeline trybus]

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He silently counted in intervals of five and squeezed the stress ball. Blood flowed from his arm into a bag that would later be used to save lives.

It makes me feel proud to know that my blood can be used and I have a chance to save a life, junior Brian Gardner said.

Senior Class organized four blood drives which occurred on Sept. 12, Nov. 7, Feb. 6 and April 9. They dedicated the Feb. 6 blood drive to Laura Grant and Eddie Culberhouse, former Boone students who died in a car accident a year before that day. It was a record breaking day with 196 pints collected, the highest in the history of the school, which contributed to the *461 pints collected throughout the year.

[My favorite part about blood drives is] just to know what were doing for the community and trying to educate [students] about the experience, Senior Class sponsor Sarah Kittrell said.

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[My favorite tradition] has to be when the juniors take the totem pole from the seniors, senior Frankie Guzman said.

This is a test of friendship. Lets see who knows Kaley Kallman best.

What is Kaleys favorite color?

What is Kaleys biggest fear?

What is Kaleys biggest dream?

What is Kaleys most prized possession?

Where do you see Kaley in 10 years?

Total:

purple

cockroaches

I want to travel the

world

my dogs

rich in a mansion with

a jet

purple

cockroaches or mayonnaise

rule the world

her puppy

around the world, traveling

purple or anything sparkly

cockroaches

to travel the world

her dogs

famous

pink

cockroaches

to be famous

her dogs

being a gardener

purple

cockroaches

to be rich and live in a mansion

her dogs

traveling the world

KALEY kallman chelsea assangcheyenne yingling

marinadavid

kaylee tormos

[3] [4] [2] [3]

For the love of a friend

gamez - hairston

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She s

tood

facin

g the

narro

w lan

e, fo

cusin

g on t

he

pins

. A co

ld sw

eat b

roke

on he

r palm

s as s

he pr

epare

d to

thro

w. S

enior

Lind

say B

etros

took

one l

ast g

lance

be

hind h

er to

see t

he en

cour

aging

smile

s of h

er

teamm

ates.

Ener

gized

by th

eir m

otiva

tion,

she s

teppe

d up

to th

e lan

e and

thre

w a s

trike

, her

perfo

rman

ce

cont

ribut

ing to

a cru

shing

victo

ry ag

ainst

Olym

pia.

[Afte

r a w

inning

matc

h] I

feel r

eally

good

abou

t my

self,

Betr

os sa

id.

My te

amma

tes ar

e rea

lly ex

cited

fo

r me a

nd ou

r sea

son.

De

spite

her l

ack o

f exp

erien

ce, B

etros

was

able

to

impr

ove a

nd bo

wl st

rikes

ever

y matc

h the

team

won

. Alt

houg

h it w

as an

indiv

idual

spor

t, bo

wler

s reli

ed on

ea

ch ot

hers

enco

urag

emen

t thr

ough

matc

hes.

Danie

l Trin

gali t

ook t

he po

st of

the b

oys

head

coac

h in

addit

ion to

being

the g

irls

coac

h, wh

ich he

bega

n th

e pre

vious

year.

He j

oined

the t

wo te

ams,

allow

ing

them

to le

arn fr

om ea

ch to

geth

er an

d imp

rove

as th

e se

ason

prog

resse

d. T

he te

ams b

oth p

ractic

ed an

d co

mpete

d tog

ether,

build

ing a

relat

ionsh

ip th

at bo

th

depe

nded

on fo

r sup

port.

[This

year

s tea

m co

mpare

d to l

ast]

has m

ore t

eam

spiri

t. Th

ey ca

re ab

out e

ach o

ther

mor

e, an

d the

re ar

e ce

rtainl

y mor

e kids

look

ing ah

ead,

Tring

ali sa

id.Bo

th te

ams c

onsis

ted of

eigh

t mem

bers,

and w

ere

small

er th

at th

e oth

er te

ams i

n the

distr

ict. H

owev

er,

the s

ize of

the t

eam

led to

some

notic

eable

adva

ntag

es

both

on an

d off t

he la

ne.

We b

ond b

etter,

wer

e clos

er, w

ere f

amily

, Be

tros

said. B

oth t

eams

finish

ed th

e sea

son w

ith a

6-7 re

cord

. Th

ey re

cove

red f

rom

losse

s aga

inst U

niver

sity,

Free

dom

and W

inter

Park

with

victo

ries a

gains

t Lak

e Non

a and

Oa

k Ridg

e. T

heir

perfo

rman

ce qu

alifie

d the

m fo

r dis

tricts

, afte

r whic

h sen

ior As

hley C

assid

y rep

rese

nted

th

e tea

m at

the S

tate C

hamp

ionsh

ips.

As a

comp

etito

r, you

alwa

ys wa

nt to

have

as m

any

wins

as po

ssible

. Alth

ough

we w

ere a

roun

d eve

n in

wins

and l

osse

s, I w

as ha

ppy w

ith th

e per

form

ance

this

year,

Trin

gali s

aid.

I was

mos

t pro

ud of

the w

ay ou

r tea

m su

ppor

ted ea

ch ot

her a

nd st

uck t

ogeth

er.

[made

line tr

ybus]dist

ricts

Team

bowl

erss

bon

d be

nefit

ed se

ason

an

d br

ough

t the

m to

dist

rict m

atch

SENI

OR

300 c

lub,

Kon

owal

said.

Ko

nowa

l finis

hed t

he se

ason

with

one o

f the

best

reco

rds o

n the

team

, earn

ing th

e high

est s

eries

scor

e in

seve

n out

of th

eir 11

matc

hes.

He a

lso su

cces

sfully

re

ache

d his

goal

of bo

wling

a pe

rfect

game

. I

was n

ervo

us [a

fter b

owlin

g eac

h stri

ke],

but i

t was

jus

t som

ething

that

kept

happ

ening

, Ko

nowa

l said

. It

was n

atural

.

He co

ntinu

ed to

bowl

back

-to-ba

ck st

rikes

as th

e ten

sion i

n the

alley

rose

, pre

parin

g to j

oin th

e few

stu

dent

s who

had b

owled

perfe

ct ga

mes b

efore

him.

I f

elt a

lot of

pres

sure

, Ko

nowa

l said

. Bu

t the

re

were

a lot

of pe

ople

chee

ring a

nd th

ere w

as ex

citem

ent

[in th

e air]

.

As a

senio

r and

a sk

illed a

thlet

e, Ko

nowa

l bec

ame

a role

mod

el fo

r the

youn

ger t

eam

memb

ers.

After

the

histo

ric se

ries,

othe

r tea

m me

mber

s, lik

e fre

shma

n Eva

n Pit

z, sh

ared t

he ex

citem

ent o

f the

ir lea

der.

I th

ough

t it w

as cr

azy,

Pitz

said.

I w

as ju

st lik

e O

h my g

osh,

and h

e cam

e and

pick

ed m

e up.

I co

uldn

t be

lieve

it.

Each

time

he st

eppe

d up f

or an

othe

r cha

nce a

t kn

ockin

g dow

n the

pins

, he g

lance

d at t

he sc

reen

fu

ll of X

s. H

is tea

mmate

s sto

od be

hind h

im

holdi

ng th

eir br

eath

s, wa

iting

and w

atchin

g.

Ever

yone

knew

the a

ccom

plish

ment

he

was o

n his

way t

o, bu

t no o

ne w

ould

say i

t alou

d in f

ear o

f jinx

ing hi

m.

Earn

ing a

score

of 30

0, kn

own a

s a

perfe

ct ga

me, is

next

to im

possi

ble in

the

world

of sc

holas

tic bo

wling

. How

ever,

senio

r Nich

olas

Kono

wal a

chiev

ed ju

st th

at at

prac

tice o

n Oct.

4.

[Whe

n Nick

bowl

ed a

perfe

ct ga

me],

I was

ex

treme

ly ha

ppy f

or hi

m. H

e des

erve

s it,

head

coac

h Da

niel T

ringa

li said

. Yo

u don

t be

come

aware

that

[they

re on

their

way

to an

acco

mplis

hmen

t suc

h as t

his

one]

until

abou

t the

seve

nth f

rame t

houg

h.

Kono

wal s

tarted

bowl

ing hi

s jun

ior ye

ar an

d co

ntinu

ed be

caus

e of t

he pe

rsona

l acc

ompl

ishme

nt an

d se

lf grat

ificati

on he

felt.

[I

joine

d the

bowl

ing te

am] t

o be g

ood a

t and

get

involv

ed in

Boo

ne. I

wan

ted to

be th

e firs

t to j

oin th

e

histor

y

Senio

r Nich

olas K

onow

al fo

und l

uck w

ith th

is Ni

ke te

e shir

t thr

ough

out t

he se

ason

. Befo

re

each

prac

tice a

nd m

atch,

he ru

bbed

his b

owlin

g ball

with

it be

caus

e he w

as co

nvinc

ed th

at th

is wo

uld i

mpro

ve hi

s gam

e.

LUCK

Y CH

ARM

rolls

to

[1] rea

dy, se

t, thr

ow. In

the m

atch a

gains

t Cyp

ress

Cree

k, se

nior A

shley

Cas

sidy b

owls

a stri

ke.

[Bow

ling h

as] p

rovid

ed

schola

rship

mon

ey, a

good

time

and a

stre

ss re

lieve

r [fo

r me t

his

seas

on],

Cas

sidy s

aid. H

er pe

rform

ance

cont

ribut

ed to

the w

in wi

th

a marg

in vic

tory

of 19

8. [2

] watc

h clos

ely. Fr

eshm

an B

rend

an

Aver

a foc

uses

on hi

s thr

ow.

[Winn

ing a

match

] give

s us h

ope a

nd

lets

us kn

ow w

e hav

e a ch

ance

to ke

ep w

inning

, Av

era s

aid. A

vera

impr

oved

from

a sco

re of

98 to

brea

king 1

00 by

the e

nd of

the

seas

on. [

3] sta

y focu

sed. So

phom

ore P

aul P

errau

lt bo

wls o

ne

of th

e top

five s

eries

scor

es in

the m

atch a

gains

t Cyp

ress

Cree

k. [

As

I pre

pare

myse

lf to t

hrow

] I fe

el ex

cited

, Pe

rraul

t said

. Ju

st go

ing

up th

ere a

nd se

eing i

f Ill

knoc

k dow

n the

pins

crea

tes an

ticip

ation

.

Perra

ult h

ad th

e high

est s

eries

, with

a 48

0 and

516,

in tw

o of t

heirs

11

matc

hes.

[4] g

et you

r stan

ce. A

t a m

atch a

gains

t Cyp

ress

Cree

k, se

nior G

arrett

McB

ee bo

wls t

he hi

ghes

t ser

ies of

the d

ay.

[Bow

ling]

has p

rovid

ed m

e with

a se

nse o

f lead

ersh

ip an

d bein

g pa

rt of

a fam

ily,

McBe

e said

. McB

ee bo

wled

his h

ighes

t ser

ies

again

st Dr

. Phil

lips o

n Oct.

5.

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10DA

NIEL

CABR

ERA

The

re w

as on

e ma

tch [t

hat]

I had

to

bowl

a str

ike or

wed

los

e, bu

t I go

t the

str

ike. M

y hea

rt wa

s be

ating

reall

y fas

t an

d afte

r tha

t I w

as

reall

y con

fiden

t.

concen

tration

. At t

he C

ypre

ss Cr

eek m

atch,

Rafae

l Te

jada s

teps u

p for

his t

urn t

o thr

ow.

[Whe

n I pr

epare

to

thro

w] I

feel s

ecur

e, bu

t ner

vous

, Te

jada s

aid.

Its a

mi

xture

of bo

th.

Tejad

a bow

led in

the t

op fiv

e, wi

th a

serie

s of 3

17 in

a ma

tch ag

ainst

Bish

op M

oore

.

page

166

fierce

[My f

avor

ite tr

aditi

on o

n ca

mpu

s is]

the

bonf

ire b

ecau

se it

is fu

n an

d a

good

tim

e to

inte

ract

with

eve

ryon

e, s

opho

mor

e Ga

brie

l Hou

ston

said

. p

age

167

bowling

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ls in

to]De

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girls. front: Melanie Ferreira, Maria Oquendo, Lindsay Betros. back: Ashley Cassidy, Erin Dudley, Elizabeth Barahona, Stephanie Spence, Nancy Ampuero, coach Daniel Tringali.

boys. front: Evan Pitz, Rafael Tejeda, Christopher Roland, Brenden Avera, Garrett McBee. back: Nicholas Konowal, Daniel Cabrera, Matthew Kaiser, Paul Perrault, Hunter Monn, coach Daniel Tringali.

girls bowling [6-7]

Bowling [more coverage on pages 166-167]

pho

to/P

hab

ulou

s P

hoto

sp

hoto

/Pha

bul

ous

Pho

tos

boys bowling [6-7]

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THE YEAR

NUMBERSIN

THE YEAR

NUMBERSIN

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Lindsay Betros403 at Freedom

Nancy Ampuero345 at Dr. Phillips

Garrett McBee552 at Cypress Creek

Christopher Roland342 at Winter Park

Matthew Kaiser500 at East River

Erin Dudley386 at Dr. Phillips Daniel Cabrera

367 at UniversityRafael Tejeda404 at Colonial

Paul Perrault516 at Bishop Moore

Nicholas Konowal663 at Olympia

bowlorama A quick look at the boys and girls varsity bowlers best series from the season.

Stephanie Spence414 at Dr. Phillips

Evan Pitz424 at Timber Creek

Ashley Cassidy617 at Dr. Phillips

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fierce [The 60th year] is important because it shows the school is doing something right if it has made it 60 years, junior Infinity Dotson said. page 196

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The crowds encouraging screams muffled as she stared out at the familiar blue felt floor. White lines marked the boundaries she learned to stay within since the beginning of her career. Sophomore Aja-Monet Sims drew in a deep, shaky breath and placed her foot into the performance area to mark the beginning of her routine.

There is a huge stadium filled with thousands of people, Sims said. And Im just standing alone on the floor, hoping Ill land on my feet after the tumbling pass.

Sims began the sport at Orlando Metro Gymnastics where she competed seriously in 2003 as a Level 4 gymnast. She moved up a level each year until reaching the highest, Level 10 in 2009. In that same year, she trained an average of 28 hours per week with coach Kelly Pitzen and bars coach Brian Amato at Brandy Johnsons Global Gymnastics in Clermont. At the Level 10 State Championships in 2010, she won every event and the all-around title. In 2011, Sims won the Junior Olympic Nationals and became a Senior International Elite.

Im very excited for her [and her success], especially now that a few schools have started looking at her, D. Sims said. Her father and I are just so proud.

Sims life as a gymnast came with decisions and responsibilities. She gave up time on campus and replaced it with online classes for extensive training. However, gymnastics brought more advantages than disadvantages into her life.

[Gymnastics] takes a lot of time, so its hard to get homework done, but its taught me discipline, Sims said. My family is really supportive of me. It brought us closer as the years have gone on.

Despite the pressures of high school and the struggle of balancing gymnastics and relationships, Sims prevailed through it with support from her best friend, sophomore Blake Waranch. Their friendship changed as her success grew, but remained strong.

She travels out of state a lot because of competitions, so it is difficult for us to hang out outside of school, Waranch said. However, Im very proud of her accomplishments and support what she does.

The discipline she acquired from training was evident in other aspects of her life. Gymnastics allowed her to learn the benefit and importance of time management.

[Gymnastics] has made her the person she is today, Coach Pitzen said. Shes learned how to set a goal and achieve it which will take her far in life. She will succeed at whatever she does. [madeline trybus]

blastsFROMTHEPAST

2003As a Level 4 gymnast, Sims won uneven bars, balance beam, floor exercise and the all-around in the Aloha Invite.

2009Sims won

the all-around title in the 2009

Level 10 State Championships.

2011Sims bar skills were named The Sims after her at the Junior Olympic Nationals. They are an

E skill.

phot

os c

ourt

esy/

Aja

Sim

s

sophomore tumbled her way to the junior olympic nationals

it like

[1] leap to new heights. Sophomore Aja-Monet Sims performs a saut de chat during a beam

performance at the 2011 Presidential Classic. [As

I prepare for a meet, I feel] a little nervous, but

kind of anxious to show everyone what I can do,

Sims said. At the meet, Sims placed third in the all-

around and first on the floor exercise. [2] hold on tight. Performing her bar routine at the 2011 US Covergirl Classic, Sims concentrates on doing

her best. [Before a meet], I relax most of the day

and prepare myself for the competition ahead,

Sims said.

2

1

[My favorite tradition on campus is] the end of homecoming week because everyone goes crazy with spirit, sophomore Wesley Rodriquez said.page 100

Sims

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e 35

Stud

ents

ente

red h

er cl

assro

om ev

ery 5

0 min

utes

, five

days

a we

ek,

10 m

onth

s a y

ear f

or 1

7 ye

ars.

She

saw

ever

y kin

d of

teen

ager,

like

th

e ind

ividu

als w

ho p

arad

ed th

emse

lves d

own

the h

all as

if th

ey w

ere

strut

ting

down

the

runw

ay, a

nd th

e cr

owd-

follo

wers

who

blen

ded

in

as th

ey st

rolle

d to

geth

er in

pac

ks.

[I fe

el th

at fas

hion

is im

porta

nt fo

r tee

ns] b

ecau

se I t

hink

it is

a bi

g pa

rt of

pop

-cultu

re,

read

ing

teac

her K

yle G

onza

lez sa

id.

Am

erica

n te

ens l

ive in

such

a vis

ual s

ociet

y tod

ay.

Thro

ugho

ut t

he y

ears,

cha

nges

occ

urre

d in

fas

hion

tre

nds.

Gonz

alez,

howe

ver, n

otice

d reo

ccur

ing t

rend

with

her s

tude

nts.

Ther

e we

re al

ways

the k

ids w

ho w

ante

d to s

tand o

ut an

d the

ones

who

crav

ed

fittin

g in

; th

e kid

s who

dre

ssed

like

they

belo

nged

in a

diffe

rent

era

an

d on

es w

ho co

uldn

t fit

the m

old

of to

days

stan

dard

s any

bet

ter.

I th

ink

[the

chan

ge in

fash

ion]

isnt

just

with

the

kids,

Gon

zalez

sa

id.

Its a

cycle

. Fas

hion

alwa

ys co

mes

bac

k aro

und.

St

uden

ts we

re a

lway

s lo

okin

g fo

r in

spira

tion,

whi

ch w

as m

ore

ofte

n th

an n

ot, f

ound

in p

ast f

ashi

on ic

ons a

nd m

agaz

ines

.Th

e 50

s em

phas

ized

narro

wnes

s of t

he w

aist,

and

cat-e

ye g

lasse

s be

cam

e po

pular

. Th

e 60

s tra

nsfo

rmed

the

fashi

on w

orld

by

goin

g fro

m c

onse

rvati

ve a

nd re

spec

table

dres

ses

to m

inis

and

the

bikin

i be

cam

e a

popu

lar tr

end

after

mak

ing

its a

ppea

ranc

e in

the

mus

ical

THEN

NO

W

The 7

0s w

as a

gro

ovy

tim

e pe

riod.

Bell

bot

tom

pan

ts, fl

oral

prin

ts an

d afr

os w

ere p

opul

ar.

Thom

as an

d hi

s bro

ther

s br

ough

t bac

k the

afro

.

THEN

NO

W

Youn

g wom

en in

the

50s w

ore s

pecta

tors

and

card

igans

with

long

skirt

s.

Rise

r wea

rs sp

ectat

ors a

nd a

card

igan

paire

d wi

th a

skirt

muc

h lik

e wom

en in

the 5

0s. S

he al

so

inco

rpor

ated

tight

s int

o he

r out

fit.

Beac

h Pa

rty.

All o

f the

se tr

ends

mad

e a fi

erce

com

ebac

k in

the 2

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