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PORTFOLIO
2012Madeline Trybus
COVER LETTER
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
COVER LETTER
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
RESU M E
BUSI NESS CARDS
MADEL
INE
TRY
BUS
3879 Gatlin Woods Dr.Orlando, FL [email protected]
LEGEND YEARBOOK
Staffer
MADEL
INE
TRY
BUS
3879 Gatlin Woods Dr.Orlando, FL [email protected]
LEGEND YEARBOOK
Staffer
MADEL
INE
TRY
BUS
3879 Gatlin Woods Dr.Orlando, FL [email protected]
LEGEND YEARBOOK
Staffer
MADEL
INE
TRY
BUS
3879 Gatlin Woods Dr.Orlando, FL [email protected]
LEGEND YEARBOOK
Staffer
MADEL
INE
TRY
BUS
3879 Gatlin Woods Dr.Orlando, FL [email protected]
LEGEND YEARBOOK
Staffer
MADEL
INE
TRY
BUS
3879 Gatlin Woods Dr.Orlando, FL [email protected]
LEGEND YEARBOOK
Staffer
MADEL
INE
TRY
BUS
3879 Gatlin Woods Dr.Orlando, FL [email protected]
LEGEND YEARBOOK
Staffer
MADEL
INE
TRY
BUS
3879 Gatlin Woods Dr.Orlando, FL [email protected]
LEGEND YEARBOOK
Staffer
MADEL
INE
TRY
BUS
3879 Gatlin Woods Dr.Orlando, FL [email protected]
LEGEND YEARBOOK
Staffer
BUSI NESS CARDS
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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unique
Stick
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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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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REFLECTIONSh
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.
12
34
photos/Phabulous Photos
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
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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
worthy picture to be shared. braves brawl 10-26_trybus_0088
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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
and depth of field. braves brawl 10-26_trybus_
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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.
Y18. Sidebar WritingSenior bowls into History
[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.
Y40. Organization or Greeks spread one spread
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
my writing and my secondary coverage.
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spec
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allow
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can
do,
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e mee
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ed th
ird in
the a
ll-
arou
nd an
d fir
st on
the f
loor
exer
cise.
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hold
on ti
ght.
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f the
day
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aid.
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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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districtsTeambowlerss bond benefited season and brought them to district match
SENIOR
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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Senior Nicholas Konowal found luck with this Nike tee shirt throughout the season. Before each practice and match, he rubbed his bowling ball with it because he was convinced that this would improve his game.
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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.
*as of press date Feb. 14.
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page 137[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
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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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UniversityTimber CreekLake NonaEast RiverOak RidgeFreedomOlympiaBishop MooreDr. PhillipsCypress CreekLake HighlandColonialWinter ParkDistricts
2195-25792284-23612284-20822401-22302401-21582196-24342396-22221986-22412312-25982398-2152662-6122282-29752265-26318th
THE YEAR
NUMBERSIN
THE YEAR
NUMBERSIN
300 700500400 600
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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1731-22791846-18081846-15141647-21741647-15831594-18011728-13381775-18232151-22461836-16381689-17211993-19841787-24395th
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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Stick
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
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ional
pag
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
1st
cent
ury.
In th
e 70
s, m
ini d
resse
s con
tinue
d to
be
a pop
ular
tren
d,
while
max
i dre
sses
and
hot p
ants
also
filled
the
stree
ts;
it wa
s a
time
for
expr
essio
n in
the
world
of f
ashi
on.
Thes
e sty
le ch
oice
s an
d pe
rsona
lities
hav
e bee
n pr
evale
nt in
fash
ion
since
that
time a
nd
beca
me i
ncre
asin
gly p
opul
ar ag
ain in
toda
ys so
ciety.
Th
ose
who
grew
up
in th
e 80
s sa
y th
is de
cade
was
a ti
me
in
which
peo
ple
were
sea
rchi
ng fo
r th
emse
lves
and
crav
ed fi
ndin
g an
iden
tity.
Brig
ht a
nd b
old
colo
rs we
re a
lso in
dem
and.
Dur
ing
the
sprin
g se
ason
of 2
011,
thes
e co
lor
palet
tes
reap
pear
ed.
The
unke
mpt
, gru
nge
look
bec
ame
popu
lar in
the
90s
when
wom
en
chos
e roc
k t-sh
irts,
flann
els an