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BULL EYEBLOOMINGDALE HIGH SCHOOL’S NEWSMAGAZINEBSHSBULLSEYE.COM AUGUST 21, 2012 VOLUME 1 ISSUE 1

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CONTENTS

NEWS3 News Briefs New assis-tant principal named, another departs.4 Renovation Update Find out where the English teach-ers went in the final phase of construction.

FEATURES6 Meet Your SGA The SGA officers discuss their plans.7 Class Projects The class officers prepare for their proms.8 Freshman Focus Get advice on how to not only survive freshman year, but be successful at Bloomingdale.

SPORTS10 Fall Sports Schedules-Find out when Bloomingdale teams are playing to go cheer them on.11 London OlympicsRead the highlights of the summer games.

ARTS12 Coldplay A review of the concert held in June.13 Style File Learn how to turn that summer wardrobe dress code friendly and stylish.

OPINION15 Welcome Letter from the Editor How did Bull’s Eye come to be? Editor Kelsey Baker explains.

ON THE COVERBecoming the Bull At the Fox 13 Prep Rally, Fionna McGarvie pumps up the crowd as the Rajun’ Bull Marching Band plays in the background. Last year, the students won an online voting contest through Fox 13 to earn a special morning pep rally hosted by Charley Belcher. Photo by Dan Boisselle

9Welcome Back Schedule changes in the media center meant long lines to wait for the perfect schedule. Greet-ing Kyle Aebischer (12), Ms. Laura Hogg welcomes him

back to school with a smile. Aebischer needed to change his English class due to conflicts with dual enrollment. Get advice on first day problems in the fresh-man focus special section.


NEWS

NEWS BRIEFSBloomingdale Named National Springboard Demonstration School“We are a model of how Springboard will be demonstrated in school,” said Mr. Mark West. Mr. Joe Castelli, assistant principal, helped get Bloomingdale to its new status.

According to Ms. Rachel Dutch, this new status will bring more visitors to the school. “This is an honor,” she said. Teachers will be able to request training. “I believe teachers are the chief learners,” said Ms. Dutch. Anything that trains teachers, Ms. Dutch said, will have a positive impact on the school.

Danielle Shotwell named new principal of Eisenhower Middle School“We will miss her tremendously,” said Mr. West. In her absence, faculty members have been covering different duties. The earliest date a replacement will be named is September 11. Currently, Mr. Peek is in charge of athletics, and Mr. West is in charge of clubs.

SGA introduces Manners MondayManners Monday is about ways to improve students’ attitudes toward teachers and other students through polite actions, such as holding doors open for people and saying, “Please” and “Thank you.” “We want people to earn respect for their teachers and peers,” said Samantha Peña.

Updates from the summer

New Faculty MembersThe newest class of Bloomingdale faculty brings fresh perspectives to the classroom and share interesting facts about themselves.

Ms. Leena Hasbini Career and College Counselor“I can speak Arabic. I was also the 2012 Hillsborough County Public Schools [non-instructional] teacher of the year.”

Mr. Dale LewisOrchestra Director“I have lived on two coasts, the northwest and the southeast. When I was in high school, in addition to music, I showed horses.”

Mr. Michael LatimerMath Teacher“My wife [Ms. Kristi Latimer] works here. I played college football for Columbia University.”

Ms. Angela CheekScience Teacher“I’m from Michigan and I just moved down here. I am a Michigan State Spartan. I like to do Zumba.”

Mr. Thomas Chapman Social Studies Teacher“I used to be a disc-jockey.”

Ms. Christine MoyeScience Teacher“I like to scuba dive.”

Other new faculty membersMs. Cortney Hackett, EnglishMr. Brent Wiley, EnglishMr. Michael Lankford, Driver’s EdMr. Dave Rochelle, Driver’s EdMs. Stephanie Haywood, ESEMs. Christina Booth, Guidance

Ms. Kelly Horne named new assistant principalReplacing Ms. Nia Campbell in student affairs, Ms. Kelly Horne coordinates discipline for students with last names P-Z, ISS, parking and student orientation. She has worked as an assistant principal at Giunta Middle School and as a jour-nalism teacher at Blake High School. “Once you get all of these experiences, it is like a canvas,” she said.

Though she brings a variety of experi-ence to Bloomingdale, she would like to know if the students and faculty have any suggestions for incentives for stu-dents and faculty to do well or improve. She welcomes all suggestions in the student affairs office.


UNDERNEWS

Bloomingdale has been undergoing major renovations to update the facility after 25 years of wear. Construction started in 2011, and is scheduled to end in February 2013. Through-out the process, teachers have had to change classrooms and move to portables.

The following areas have been completely reno-vated since the beginning of the project: the math, science & foreign language hallways, the west half of the first floor (by the ROTC class, photography class and other elective classes), and the media center. “It looks good,” said Mrs. Huber. “Now I’m just trying to get settled in.” The media center underwent additional repairs after an electrical fire on Dec. 25, 2011 caused damage to the wall and flooding.

The cafeteria, lunch lines, parking lots, ISS hallway, the music wing, and the auditorium have been newly renovated for the incoming students over this past summer. The white portables located in front of the senior lot were removed over the summer. The red portables will be removed in January of 2013.

The only areas left to be completed are the upstairs English hallway and the new stairwell, located behind the media center. The estimated time of completion for the entire school is February 2013.

By Nick Betts | @nbetts95

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Where did the English teachers go?P 5 P 4 P 3 P 2 P 1P 6

Student ParkingCharley Harris StadiumBaseball/Softball Fields

By the patioP-1 Ms. Peggy Farrell P-2 Ms. Wendy DennyP-3 Mr. Stan Lelm P-4 Mr. Paul BurkeP-5 Ms. Danielle Bayard P-6 PE, reading lab, storage

By the 300 wingP-7 Ms. Gail ButlerP-8 Mr. Brent Wiley P-9 Ms. Jaime Melton P-10 Mr. Mark HartP-11 Ms. Cortney Hackett P-12 StorageP-13 Mr. Robert Carlisle


The new wall inside the entrance of the school features a showcase for the bronze bull statue, updated signage, and new tiles along the wall.

The new stairwell, in the front of the school near the hallway by the me-dia center, is expected to be completed in January.

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FEATURES

President Samantha PeñaSamantha Peña, senior, has been in SGA for three years. She was a member of the executive board her sophomore year, a vice president her junior year, and was named president for her senior year.

“My ideas for the new school year are to find new ways to motivate kids to get involved and be a part of the school’s events, like sports events and different fundraisers,” she said.

“I want to help students have a great year at Bloomingdale by creating an atmosphere of lots of school spirit and motivation to partici-pate in all things we have to offer. I want to make them love being a bull and love that they are a student here at Bloomingdale.”

Danielle Griffith is the senior vice president of SGA. This year, she wants to improve school spirit and have students involved with the school. “I want to get the people who sit down in pep rallies involved,” she said.

Senior Vice PresidentDanielle Griffith

Jenna Remmert is the Junior vice president. It will be her second year in SGA. “This year we plan on making things bigger and better, such as homecoming, pep rallies, and other school activities,” she said. “Our school has amazing school spirit. We plan on doing everything we can to increase that spirit.”

Junior Vice PresidentJenna Remmert

Heather Fagan, senior, is the secretary of SGA, and it is her first year in student government. “I really want to get kids more involved this year,” she said. “Bloomingdale could really reach its potential with the entire student body participat-ing.” Fagan is excited for her chance to be a part of student government. “I’ve wanted to do it since my freshman year, but never had the chance,” she said.

SecretaryHeather Fagan

Jake Woodbury, senior, is the treasurer of SGA. During his sophomore year, Woodbury was part of the executive board, but he was not in SGA his junior year. “I will have to make an annual budget and keep track of funds being spent,” he said.

TreasurerJake Woodbury

Huyen Le, senior, is the historian of SGA. She is in charge of making slidehows, setting up bulletin boards, and making signs. “I have to bring my camera to every event,” she said. She would like to have a study hall period to improve Bloomingdale.

HistorianHuyen Le

MEET YOUR SGA Student Government shares plans for the yearBy Kelsey Baker | @KelseyBaker94


CLASS PROJECTS Class Officers discuss projects for fundrasing events

Senior Junior Sophomore

Marcus Butler is the junior class president. He has been in student government for one year. “This year we will be focusing on getting every-thing together to have a superb Beauty and the Bull this year as a junior class,” he said. Butler wants to improve his class’ organization so they can have a great prom their senior year. He also wants to advertise school spirit within the junior class and expand it to the entire school.

Anthony Alvarez is the sophomore class presi-dent. “As a class president, I think I’m looking forward to working with my officers the most,” he said. “We have a great group and they’ll be a big help moving forward.” Alvarez is excited about the opportunity to lead his class, and he is looking forward to collaborat-ing with SGA.

By Kelsey Baker | @KelseyBaker94

Vincent Roth, senior class president, said that the senior class fundraiser is Mr. and Ms. Bloomingdale, a weightlifting competition.

“We are going to do it in the first semes-ter, in November,” said Roth. “It is the last fundraiser for the senior class.”

In the second semester, Roth wants the steering committee to focus on senior send-off and prom. He wants to give the seniors a memorable prom.

Below, Roth works with Senior Steering sponsor Ms. Katy Proly to establish the class budget before the school year begins.

Freshmen class officers will be elected soon. See the Freshman Steering sponsor if you are interested in running for office.


FEATURESPRO TIP: DON’T BUY THE POOL PASS FRESHMAN FOCUSFreshman teachers give advice for success

Ms. RuizSubject: Biology HonorsExperience: 6 years (3 at Bloomingdale)Ideal Student: Honest,hardworking students that are not afraid to ask questions.“Take it all in and fight through any difficult situation.”Ms. MejíasSubject: Spanish I.Experience: 11 years (7 at Bloomingdale)Ideal Student: Willing to try anything, mold-able, and organized.

“Be respectful and take the surroundings in.”Ms. SinicoskiSubject: Geometry Experience: 3 yearsIdeal Student: Highly motivated and prepared for class. Not afraid to ask questions.“Make a good first impression.”

Ms. SmithSubject: English I. HonorsExperience: 24 years (17 at Bloomingdale)Ideal Student: Open to help and cares about learning.“Give it all you’ve got.”

Ms. FlawsSubject: Geometry HonorsExperience: 16 years (12 at Bloomingdale)Ideal Student: Prepared, participates, and is a curious learner.

“Don’t be overwhelmed. Enjoy, and make the most of it.”Ms. McKeeSubject: AP Human GeographyExperience: 3 1/2 yearsIdeal Student: Somebody who takes joy in their own successes and takes what they learn into the real world.“Try many study techniques and find what works for you.”

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PRO TIP: DON’T BUY THE POOL PASS FRESHMAN FOCUSCommon myths and fears of high schoolBy Allie Manley

High school: The simple thought can make incoming students’ skin crawl with anxiety. It evokes feelings of fear and high expectations. Ideas of crowded halls, swarming with giant upperclassmen, and late nights of endless home-work. Freshman year may seem tough, but you are not alone. Your fears and expectations are shared by numerous teens. While you may think you know exactly how high school life will be, chances are it not as bad as you think.

Fears and expectations As the first day of high school creeps up, harm-less thoughts may become more and more of a fear. Being nervous about the first day of school is not something new, but high school might be. Mainly the fears are the same for everyone, like getting lost, not fitting in, not knowing anyone, workload, and upper classmen.

But where do these fears come from? The reason may be as simple as a rumor—something made up by older friends or family members as a joke. Maybe it is because high school life in movies is all fictional—a world cre-ated just to entertain people, not scare them or be accurate.

Relax.

After a few weeks in high school life, it not hard to realize all these fears and expectations were a waste of time. Making friends is easier than it seems, and chances are, you’ll know at least one person in every class, and the lunches are huge so you will have multiple friends that have the same lunch as you. Use the room placards in the main hall to find your classes. The school may seem enormous, but after a few weeks you will know Bloomingdale like the back of your hand.

Most kids would not even want to think about coming to school three weeks early, but it was a different story for the freshmen in the GAP program.

The GAP program is a summer program inAugust that helps freshmen get adjusted to high school and get them prepared so they know what to expect for the upcoming school year.

During the program, the students get chap-eroned by upperclassmen or non-freshmen volunteers from classroom to classroom where teachers already have assigned work for the freshmen to do. Incoming freshmen get the basics of how the classrooms and classes work, like classroom rules and protocol of turning in work. The purpose of the assignments was to let students grasp how the courses run and what is expected.

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Tips and advice fromupperclassmenThe first day of school as a freshman may seem scary, but it’s not as bad as it may seem. The first day of high school is just the beginning of what will hopefully be the best years of your school career. The best thing to relieve the pressure of the first day is to get advice and tips from upperclassmen: the ones who have survived the days as fresh-men.

“Be yourselves and don’t feel too intimidated by the older students: they were once fresh-men too.” Haley Nahas (12)

“Don’t get caught up in the hype of high school and stay focused on you future and your goals.” Julian Ossias (10)

“Be open to new things. Keep a hold of your upbringings, like your morals, and find a table at lunch ASAP.” Amy Purvis

“Just be you, don’t be nervous, because high school seems a lot scarier than it actually is.” Megan Morgan (10)

“Find your niche, whether it be a club, class or a sports team.” George Brammeier (11)

“Be careful in choosing your friends and put your grades first.” Dana Utley (10)

“Join a lot if clubs go the back way to classes, people clogs the halls.” Alyssa Dowling (10)

“Keep your grades up and get involved in school extracurricular, like sports and clubs.” Ryan Bruseski (10)

Top Freshman FearsSurvey of Bloomingdale High School students Data by: Allie ManleyInfographic by: Matthew Yeatts

MIND THE GAPSummer program gives freshmen taste of high school

By Kenwin Durant


SPORTS

FALL SPORTS SCHEDULES

9/6 Brandon 7:00 9/20 Durant 7:009/27 @ Lennard 7:0010/4 @ East Bay 7:0010/11 @ Plant City 7:0010/17 Armwood 7:00

8/24 @ Durant 7:309/1 Chamberlain 7:309/7 Strawberry Crest 7:309/14 @ East Bay 7:309/21 @ Tampa Catholic 7:00 9/28 Riverview 7:30 10/5 Alonso 7:3010/12 @ Leto 7:3010/19 Wharton 7:3011/2 @ Plant 7:3011/9 @ Newsome 6:30

9/6 @ Brandon 7:009/8 City Relays 9:00 a.m.9/18 Durant, Armwood 7:00 9/20 @ East Bay 6:009/24 Spoto, Plant City 7:009/27 Lennard 7:00 10/4 Freedom 7:00 10/11 Riverview 7:00 10/18 @ Newsome 5:00

9/15 East Hills. Invite @ Newsome9/20 Ron Frost Invite @ Durant9/22 Mt. Dew Invite @ UF9/28 FL Runners @ Titusville9/29 WD Johnson @ Simmons Park10/6 Don Bishop @ Brandon106 FSU Invite @ FSU10/9 Fres./Soph. @ Al Lopez Park10/12 Armwood Invite @ USF10/19 County Championship @ Lake Park10/23 Sickles Invite @ Equestrian Trail

9/4 Strawberry Crest (Walden Lake) 2:309/5 East Bay (Bloomingdale) 2:309/13 Riverview (Bloomingdale) 2:309/13 Durant (River Hills) 3:009/17 King (Bloomingdale) 2:309/19 Leto (Bloomingdale) 2:309/24 Lennard (Cypress Creek) 3:009/27 Riverview (Summerfield) 2:0010/4 Robinson (Macdill AFB) 3:0010/9 East Bay (Apollo Beach) 3:0010/11 H.B Plant (Bloomingdale) 2:30

9/5 @ Freedom 7:309/10 Durant 7:309/12 Strawberry Crest 7:309/13 Brandon 7:309/19 @ Alonso 7:309/27 @ Newsome 7:3010/4 Plant 7:30 10/9 @ Robinson 7:0010/11 Wharton 7:0010/16 Steinbrenner 7:0010/18 @ Plant 7:00

Varsity Football Volleyball Cross Country

GolfJV Football Swim & Dive

Check out our game score updates at www.bshsbullseye.com.At a game? Share scoring updates with us by tweeting with the hashtag #bullpride.


LONDON OLYMPICSHighlights from the 2012 Games

The Fab Five By Morgan RouthThe Fab Five: One of the younger more decorated gymnastics teams ever to be produced by Bela and Marta Karolyi, the coordinators for U.S.A. gymnastics. The members of the Women’s gymnastics team include reigning World Champion Jordyn Weiber, McKayla Maroney, Aly Raisman, Gabby Douglas, and Kyla Ross. The five women brought home a total of five medals, three of which were gold. The United States is now home to the number one gymnastics team in the world and the all-around best gymnast in the world: Gabby Douglas. The 2012 Olympics were the first time since the Atlanta 1996 Olympics, where the “Magnificent Seven” brought home a team gold medal. Since then, much has changed in the sport. Countries are now limited to five members on the national team, instead of seven from previous years.

Swimming Sensations By Morgan RouthThe U.S. women left London with eleven individual medals and three medals from team events. The stars of these 2012 Olympics were first time gold medalists Missy Franklin and Dana Vollmer. The team also relied on the experienced Rebecca Soni and Allison Schmidt in securing Olympic gold. Missy Franklin, a seventeen year old from Colorado, won two gold medals in the individual 100M and 200M backstroke. She also earned medals in the relay swims. Rebecca Soni and Allison Schmidt both left London with an individual gold and silver medal accompanied by relay medals as well. Dana Vollmer, a first time Olympian for the U.S.A., won a gold medal in the 100M butterfly. She also exited the London games with relay medals along with Franklin, Schmidt, and Soni.

Volleyball Cross Country

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After four years, Usain Bolt crossed the finish line first in the 100m dash. Bolt went from sixth place to first, completed the race in 9.63 seconds, and set an Olympic record, making him the second man since Carl Lewis to win consecutive gold medals in the marquee track event.

“It’s an even greater feeling to come out here and defend my title and show the world I’m still number one, I’m still the best,” Bolt said.

Bolt’s training partner and teammate, Yohan Blake, won the silver in 9.75 seconds, while Justin Gatlin, Olympic champ of 2004, took the bronze home for the U.S. with a time of 9.79 seconds.

Bolt: The Returning Champ By Kenwin Durant

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STYLE

CLUB DIRECTORYList from previous year gives insight to club options

RED CLUB - 1st CLUB DAY OF MONTH Ecology WeberForensics French Club/French Honor Soc Richardson/PradieuFreshmen Steering Ruiz Junior Steering G.I.A. BeachGSA HanksKitty Hawk Wayne/GarciaMarine Science Club McInerneySenior Steering ProlySophomore Steering NicholsSpanish Honor Society Wellman/CabreraTri-M Locker

The clubs listed here do not reflect the clubs or sponsors of the new school year. Ask the sponsors for membership information and club cards. Updated club lists will be online at www.bshsbullseye.com as they are released.

COLDPLAYBy Kelsey Baker | @KelseyBaker94

A fantastic display of color, light and talent

Photo courtesy of Flickr / CC licensed for use

On June 28, 2012, Coldplay lit up the Tampa Bay Times Forum. But before they graced the stage, two opening acts performed: Wolf Gang, a London-based band, and Robyn, a Swedish pop star.

Wolf Gang were a perfect start to the evening, filling the forum with great energy and an upbeat indie sound. Robyn’s electronic music, however, was more suitable for teenagers at homecoming rather than before a Coldplay concert, and she was difficult to understand under synthetic drum beats and computerized sounds.

When Coldplay walked on stage, though, the entire forum lit up—quite literally. Each of the attendees received a wristband—called a Xyloband—that lit up during certain songs in the show, creating a stun-ning light display of various colors.

For two hours, Coldplay played with boundless energy. Chris Martin, the lead vocalist, never sounded tired, even when he danced around the entire stage. They played songs spanning from their entire career, from upbeat songs like “Paradise”, off of their newest album, Mylo Xyloto, to slower songs like “The Scientist”, off of A Rush of Blood to the Head. Although they are a band known for slow and melodic songs, Coldplay know how to turn up the volume and rock out on stage.

At one point during the show, Chris Martin said, “We have the best fans in the world.” Thousands of de-lighted fans began cheering at the top of their lungs. Yes, Chris, you do have the best fans in the world.

WHITE CLUB - 2nd CLUB DAY OF MONTHACAC AVID Sinibaldi/Carlisle, R. FCCLA RupenskiFBLA Ritter/DobyHOSA Humane Society Club Proly Marksmanship Club Wayne/GarciaLegacy Flaws/Booth, JohnLe Internetz MeltonLeo Club Jenningsj / Quill and Scroll HanksMu Alpha Theta Masson, K.National English Honor Society Lamar/HunsuckerPoetry Club DutchRho Kappa SavietScience Honor Society BakshWBUL Anteau

BLACK CLUB - 3rd CLUB DAY OF MONTH Advanced Drill Wayne/GarciaArt Club Speedy Best Buddies Armstrong/Puskarich/Troy Caribbean Culture Club Baksh Guitar CampoLacrosse Club ProlyFPSA Applebee Interact BullaraOdyssey of the Mind Hanks Popular Dance and Music Club McInerney National Honor Society Science in Hollywood Huber Thespians Reed True Love Waits


A fantastic display of color, light and talent

Photo courtesy of Flickr / CC licensed for use

STYLE FILE Back to school fashion finds for every budget

By Leefs Stamper | @The1RealChief

Shuffling through a pile of last month’s fashion maga-zines to try and crack the code of this year’s back-to-school trends can be tiring work. Funky prints or color blocking? Ripped jeans or a boho-chic skirt? These are the great dilemmas that take time out of a fashionista’s busy schedule. Luckily, all the best back-to-school trends are right here in one ready-to-go package!

Fierce Fashion Tips

Accessories, accessories, accessories! What is a clock without hands, a sky with no stars? That’s an outfit with no accessories. Try garnishing your plain-jane threads with some funky bangles or a chunky cuff bracelet! Floral is huge right now, and any accessory with a flowery theme is in! Broad, woven headbands can turn a bad hair day into the envy of the school. Feeling bored with putting on the same shiny lip gloss every day? Try a fun, bright lipstick in orange or hot pink; matte is a must!

Prints and Colors and Textures, Oh My! Let’s face it: every girl’s dream is to have one of clothing item in every color! Sometimes, however, every color isn’t the most fashion-forward choice. Right now, plaids, tribal prints, and floral are the big names in the realm of prints. From jeans to tops to accessories, mixing and matching these patterns can’t go wrong. The color orange is a very chic tone too. Giving a one-trick outfit a splash of saffron is an instant success! Two materials that are completely different are cropping up everywhere; black pleather (i.e. plastic leather) and fringe are on the trend! Adding either of these elements can throw a look from plain to rocker-chic to bohemian in just one acces-sory!

So get to it, fashionistas! Empty out your closet’s over-worked looks and fill it up with this year’s hot new styles. Enter this school year with a fresh start!

FAB FINDS

Ballet Flats are the perfect go-to shoe to match almost anything. Find a funky pair at Cotton On from $5 to $15!

Knee-high boots are a fabulous way to spice up any look! Find a pair at Famous Footwear from $25 to $89.99!

Shirt dresses are back in style! They’re casual, comfy, and look great with a braided belt looped around the waist. Find some at Forever 21 from $13.99 to $32.80!High waist skinnies are a great way to make your legs seem long and slender. Find them at Urban Outfitters from $58 to $120, in colors and patterns to match every style!

Photos from Wikimedia Commons / CC licensed for use


ARTSOPINION

If you want to get the most out of your long high school career, you need to take all the chances you can get to have fun. Participate in school functions. Join clubs and sports teams. Do whatever interests you, because participat-ing in things like clubs and sports allows you to see more aspects of high school than you would if you

did not participate. Another way to get the most out of high school is to find something you love. Find a class or club that is dedicated to your interests. When you find that niche, you will really start enjoying your years in high school.

THE HIGH SCHOOL YEARSHow to make the most out of these four yearsBy Nick Betts | @nbetts95


FROM THE EDITORAn introduction to Bull’s Eye

Want to see your opinion here?Write a letter to the editor.We want insightful, well-thought-out commentary from students on articles or school issues.Drop your signed letters off in room 116 with Ms. Hanks or email [email protected]

By Kelsey Baker | @KelseyBaker94

Welcome to Bull’s Eye: Bloomingdale High School’s newsmagazine! You hold, in your hands, the very first issue. Exciting, right?We, the Bull’s Eye staff, are working to com-pletely reinvent the idea of a student newspa-per. Renovated school, renovated newspaper. After all, a colorful magazine is much nicer than a black and white newspaper. We want you to pick up the magazine, enjoy it, and be engaged in what goes on at the school!

Not only do we have a newsmagazine, but we also have a website that will have content uploaded daily! Over the summer, I went to a workshop at Poynter Institute in St. Petersburg with Mrs. Hanks, the newspaper and yearbook adviser, and Nick Betts, one of the Bull’s Eye staff members. At this workshop, we learned how to improve our website in order to make it an informative database for students to enjoy. In fact, there is some content on the site now! Check it out at bshsbullseye.com. Also, you can follow Bull’s Eye on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram (see back cover of magazine).

So what goes in to making a newsmagazine, especially one that goes out to all students at the beginning of the school year? In my experi-ence, there have been many text messages and phone calls, meetings with staff members, a lot of writing, editing and late nights learning how to design pages. Basically, my staff and have lived the lives of journalists (but without the paychecks). It has been a lot of work to get

it together, but as my wonderful adviser Mrs. Hanks says, it will all be worth it in the end.

As a new editor, I am excited about the oppor-tunity to know more about Bloomingdale and its population. I especially want to know what you, the school population, think about the newsmagazine. To have a successful publica-tion, I believe that students need to be engaged in what goes on at the school. What do you think is important about the school, or what do you think people should know? I encour-age you to contact me via Twitter (@Kelsey-Baker94), Facebook, or even through a letter to the editor that could potentially be published, whether it is online or in print.

BULL’S EYEAugust 2012

Volume 1, Issue 1

EDITOR IN CHIEFKelsey Baker

STAFFNick Betts

Kenwin DurantMiki Harp

Alex HartleyCory KoseckAryana KurtzCorey Martin

Morgan RouthLeefs Stamper

ADVISERHeather Hanks, MJE

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The staff editorial reflects the views of student editors and the columns represent the viewpoints of their authors. Bull’s Eye welcomes letters from students, teachers and members of the community. Letters may be edited for length or clarity and should be submitted to room 116, or mailed to the school to the attention of the Bull’s Eye staff. Advertising content is subject to approval of the editorial board.

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