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Lilli Marshall

Writers

Gabriella Dance Alice Dorby

Delaney Fuller Malley Goodwin

Christian Harnden Maddie Hattervig

Anne Laird Jakob Meehan Trevor Mills Alexis Pell

Austin Perlman SP Perry

Stella Quintero Megan Raleigh Mike Ridyard

Dominique Sequeira Jessie Schneider

Julia Stein Keegan Stinnett

Niki Taylor Pierre Valverde

Blakely Walts

Teddy Xiao Advisor

Mr. Amato

Changes Ahead: New Campus Renovations Planned

By Jakob Meehan

Beeline Staff

College sports are praised around the country by

millions and many kids dream of experiencing the phenom-

enon of upper-level sports. For some MCC students, this

dream has become a reality.

The girls’ volleyball team has three star athletes

committed to colleges. Seniors Alana Shoff, Kiara Barrett,

and Raquel Kulak led the volleyball team in a great season

and gained the attention of several colleges. Shoff has com-

mitted to Appalachian State after recruiters saw her play in

the Martin Luther King tournament in Orlando. Barrett will

be attending Florida Atlantic University on a volleyball

scholarship. She attended an FAU volleyball camp during

her sophomore year and FAU kept in contact until she was

eligible to be recruited. Raquel Kulak is a middle blocker

and has committed to Armstrong State University. “I am so

excited to be playing in Savannah, Georgia, and to continue

playing the game I love. I cannot wait to take my skills to

the next level,” said Kulak.

Senior Kemari Jones has committed to Longwood

University. Jones, a post guard, is a member of the 1,000-

point club. “I am blessed and determined to strive for so

much more success and achievements. I am determined

to do great,”

said

Jones.

Two

other student

athletes who

will be attending

college for

sports are sen-

iors Katy Sher-

man and Marisa

Boccabella.

Sherman will

attend Ave Ma-

ria University on

a lacrosse schol-

arship, while Boccabella will be attending Florida South-

ern for golf. “I am really looking forward to playing golf

for four years and the memories I will gain from being a

collegiate athlete,” said Boccabella.

Alex Carpenter was the only male athlete from

MCC to sign this fall. As a freshman, he verbally com-

mitted to Florida State University and has now officially

committed as a pitcher for the Seminoles.

December 2014December 2014December 2014

Photo by Jakob Meehan

MCC hosted a signing day for the elite

athletes of the school. Several students

will play college-level athletics next year.

MCC Student Athletes Make Dreams a Reality

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By Austin Perlman

Beeline Staff

For many years, MCC has offered an

array of opportunities that allow individuals to

prosper in their future. Unfortunately, the orig-

inal buildings have been here for several dec-

ades and are not serving the school to their full

potential. With the school population growing,

it is becoming more and more difficult to com-

pensate for the lack of space in the gymnasium

and the sports field, as well as the lack of com-

plete campus security. Called the Light of

Christ Education Campaign, the plans feature

a new gymnasium, field house, student activi-

ty center, and campus safety and administra-

tion office. Student athletes and coaches have

found it difficult to host practices for the in-

door sports teams due to the large number of

people who occupy the small space. There-

fore, MCC intends to reconstruct the current

gym to create enough seating for 2,000 specta-

tors and to add lockers for the indoor sports

team members.

The Future of MCC

B

New Buildings: A: New Classrooms, B: New Gym, C: New Administration, D: New Chapel, E: Student Activities Center

C

A

A

A

A

E

A

D

The field house is intended to provide a larger area

for the outdoor teams and will also consist of a new locker

room. Another goal is to conform the gymnasium into an

area designated for school activities, such as Mass and

various assemblies. The additions to campus safety will

include new routes for entrances and exits to prevent po-

tential trespassers. The final renovation idea is to redo the

administration office by increasing the parking space and

limiting the access to campus from other routes. The im-

provements cost over $6 million, but will greatly improve

athletics and enhance the overall student experience, said

Steve Ranieri, chief development officer.

Spirit Week Creates Buzz Among Hustlers

PAGE 2 THE BEELINE

Campus Life

By Keegan Stinnett and Christian Harnden

Beeline Staff

Spirit Week at MCC is an exciting time when

students dress up and participate in activities such as

homecoming court and powderpuff football. “I love spirit

week because it is a departure from

the every day. I love homecoming

proposals, homecoming court, and

how the students interpret the

themes,” said art teacher Michelle

Lombard.

Spirit Week began in late

October. On Monday, the theme was

“Blast from the Past.” Students

dressed in the style of past decades.

Many students dressed up as hippies,

hip-hop stars, or even cowboys.

War broke out on Tuesday when the theme was

Greece vs. Grease. Students had the option to dress as

people from ancient Greece or characters from the classic

movie “Grease”. The togas and leath-

er sandals of Greece clashed with

leather jackets and slick hairdos from

“Grease”. The conflict ended just in

time for the students to cheer on the

upperclassmen girls in the powderpuff

game Tuesday night.

On the night of October 28th, fans

packed Hustler Stadium to watch the

junior and senior girls face off in an

intense game of flag-football. Much

hype surrounded both teams for

weeks during school. Freshman Zach

Lane was ecstatic to attend the game

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Faculty and staff

joined in the fun and

Photo by Christian Harnden

The seniors played their hearts out and never gave up during the

Powderpuff competition during Spirit Week.

dominate. The senior coaches had other

plans. Kyle Taylor said, “The seniors

will blow the juniors out and the game

will not even be close.” Apparently, the

juniors and coach John Adler crafted a

more foolproof game plan. The juniors

never planned to show any mercy to-

ward the seniors. The junior coaches

were extremely pleased with their play-

ers’ performances, especially on de-

fense. The juniors’ defense never waiv-

ered and prevented the seniors from

scoring. Blakely Walts, the quarterback

for the seniors, played an outstanding

game despite the firing defense of the

juniors. Kemari Jones was the top pass-

ing target for Walts, but that was quick-

ly shut down when the juniors covered her with two and

sometimes three players. The difference for the juniors was

made on the defensive side of the ball, where Keija Jack-

son and Anne Laird swarmed the senior offense and forced

a pivotal fumble in the backfield. Both teams showed out-

standing heart and effort and the event exhibited together-

ness for all of the MCC community.

Hollywood descended on MCC Wednesday for

TV/Movie day. Hustlers could dress as any character from

a TV show or movie. Many superheroes such as Batman

and Spiderman protected the school; it was like sitting in

front of a T.V. watching all the characters go by.

Thursday was “Under the MCSea,” and students

dressed according to a nautical theme. There were many

creative costumes including sailors, fish, lifeguards, fisher-

man, and even bait. “It was very

fishy,” said Freshman Nolan Penn.

Field Day on Friday the 31st

capped off spirit week, as all the

students were eager for the an-

nouncement of Homecoming King

and Queen, the Stinger Sidekicks’

performance, and the football game.

The houses competed in a series of

competitions such as musical chairs,

egg roulette, and catch the minnows.

By the end of the day, school spirit

was at an all time high.

Spirit week allows students to express themselves

and have fun. Senior Michael Hopkins said, “Spirit week is

great because it fosters school spirit. I get to act like a fool

with my friends before I graduate.”

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Aww! Boo from

Monsters Inc. pos-

es with her Kitty

Cat from Victori-

ous.

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Even the hippies from

the 1960s still had to

go to class.

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Greek God Danny

Kelley woos Greaser

girls on Greece vs.

Grease day.

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Homecoming Week Extravaganza Excites Students By Stella Quintero with Alexis Pell

Beeline Staff On the Tuesday of Homecoming week, the

Homecoming Court was selected as the jury of students

weighed in on their favorite candidates. After all the stu-

dents deliberated, the verdict was reached and Keaton

Cederstorm and Mariah May were crowned King and

Queen. The court was voted on by the senior class. This

year, the girls’ Homecoming Court consisted of Ashley

Baerlocher, Kiara Barrett, Kelly Boyle, Sophia Carroll,

Brytni Emison,

Malley Good-

win, Maggi

Marshall, Ma-

riah May,

Sandy Sabin,

Blakely Walts

and Madison

Youngling.

The Boys’

Homecoming

Court included

Chris Caccia-

tore, Keaton

Cederstrom, Cameron Combs, Max Erdman, David Gavi-

ria, Stephen Hammond, Aidan Leary, Austin Pearlman,

Kyle Taylor and Brandon Ziarno.

Student Life

During the assembly, each candidate

was escorted by a family member or

friend and answered questions ranging

from the most memorable moment to

the most embarrassing article of cloth-

ing parents wear. One of the most en-

tertaining moments was when Max

Erdman serenaded freshman girl, Na-

talie Vara.

On Friday during Field Day, the

Homecoming court participated in ad-

ditional festivities. The boys were giv-

en makeovers by the girls and compet-

ed in a catwalk competition. David

Gaviria Stephen Hammond, and Kea-

ton Cederstrom emerged as the crowd favorites. Ultimate-

ly, Cederstrom won the

competition and was

then crowned Home-

coming King. “When I

heard my name, I felt

my heart pounding in

my throat and I felt on

top of the world,” said

Cederstrom.

The Hustler

varsity football team

took on their biggest

rival Holy Trinity for the MCC Homecoming game on Fri-

day night. The Hustlers versatile offense racked up a total

of 444 yards against the Tigers defense. Quarterback Bran-

don Ziarno led the Hustlers offensively to victory with

three passing touchdowns to three different receivers and

two rushing touchdowns. The leading rusher of the game,

Chase Harris, gained 170 yards with a 52-yard touchdown

run to start the 3rd quarter. The Hustlers' dynamic defense

stopped every Tiger’s offensive drive. This game was a

huge victory for the Hustlers, with a final score of 51-0

clenching the runner up spot in the district. With this win,

the four year varsity members have not lost a game to Holy

Trinity during their high school career.

The Homecoming Dance was held at the King

Center on November 1st. The event was sponsored by the

Sophomore Student Council and Spanish teacher Elizabeth

Dela Hoz. The event featured DJ Shane and many stu-

dents claimed they enjoyed his music throughout the

dance. The 2014 Homecoming Week was a huge success

and will be long-remembered by many students.

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The crowd erupted

with applause as

Mariah May was

crowned Homecom-

ing Queen.

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Mr. Clermont leads the drum line as

they fire up the crowd.

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The Homecoming Court dazzles under the lights in the gym.

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No amount of protest could save HTEA from

the outcome of this game.

youth vocal choirs and vari-

ous solo performances. After

the show, the volunteers

visited with the residents and

gave out cards and gifts.

“Even though

it was only for

a couple of

hours, it felt

good to see

how much the

residents ap-

preciated just

having the company,” said Manley. Senior

David Gaviria said, “It made me realize

how lucky I am to have a family by my

side, and that being alone is one of the worst

things that could happen to a person.”

Waddill and Manley were touched

by their volunteer experience. “As I was

leaving, one lady gave me a huge hug and told me it was

the best day of her life. She told me to come visit her

when I was married and tell her how happy I was. It was

without a doubt the cutest thing I have ever heard,” said

Waddill.

THE BEELINE

By Maddie Hattervig

Beeline Staff

One of the greatest national leadership programs,

Hugh O’ Brian Youth (HOBY), was founded in 1958. The

program provides the opportunity for students to partici-

pate in unique leadership training, service-learning and

motivation building workshops. HOBY’s mission is to

develop and inspire youth to live a life dedicated to lead-

ership, service, and innovation. The program occurs in

June every year at Eckerd College. This year, MCC spon-

sored two students to attend.

Sophomores Sarah Laird and Gary Turner were

selected to represent MCC this year. The application pro-

cess for HOBY is competitive and complex, and only

sophomores can apply. Each applicant must complete a

questionnaire and is then interviewed by a panel of teach-

ers. During the panel interview, each applicant is rated on

a scale of one to five. The panel of teachers assess the ap-

plicant’s confidence, communication skills and answers.

After the interview, the panel adds up the scores and the

applicants with the highest scores were selected. Out of

the eighteen sophomores that applied, Laird and Turner

By Pierre Valverde

Beeline Staff

MCC seniors Angela Waddill and Melissa Man-

ley brought joy to the residents of Melbourne Ter-

race Rehabilitation Center on Saturday, October 18th,

when they hosted a Halloween themed party.

The idea of the project came to Waddill and

Manley while they were visiting Melbourne

Terrace as volunteers. “We noticed how

much joy just having someone to talk with

brought them and it felt so good to be able to

give them that,” said Waddill. They took this

idea and made it their Community Action

Project.

The girls were joined by over 35

volunteers from the National Honor Society.

“NHS was such a huge help putting this all

together. I honestly doubt it would have

gone so well without all of their hard work,”

said Waddill. NHS students helped with

everything from putting together goodie bags for the resi-

dents who were unable to attend the party to arranging the

colorful centerpieces.

Over 30 residents attended and enjoyed a perfor-

mance by the Southern Baptist bell choir, multiple

MCC Students Brighten Terrace Rehabilitation

were selected. Amelia Stimpson

is the substitute. “It was very

nerve-wracking to talk in front

of all the teachers, but it was a

lot fun,” said Laird.

HOBY has been a re-

warding experience for many

participants. The program teach-

es leadership skills by pushing

attendees out of their comfort

zone to interact with people

whom they normally would not

associate. It allows participants

to meet and form new friendships. Sophomores that

attend, learn three types of leaderships: personal, group,

and community.

The positive national reputation HOBY holds

makes it an esteemed leadership program. Junior Jim O’

Connell was selected to attend HOBY this past year with

fellow junior Nicole Hennessy. His advice to the sopho-

mores attending this year is, “Go with an open mind and

do not be afraid to be yourself.”

Sophomores Aspire to Excel in HOBY Program

Photo by

Maddie Hattervig

Sophomores Gary Turner

and Sarah Laird look for-

ward to HOBY.

Photo by Pierre Valverde

Angela Waddill and Melissa

Manley are excited to enter-

tain the elderly.

Photo by Pierre Valverde

English teacher Emily Manning

enjoys her time at the Terrace

with her husband and resident..

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By Alice Dorby

Beeline Staff

The allure of warm weather and sandy beaches

brought a new teacher to the school campus. Originally

from Virginia, new MCC Spanish teacher Monica

McKinney is very happy to be living in Brevard County.

“The weather is beautiful and being so close to the beach

is great, although it’s not that much different from where I

grew up,” said McKinney.

She attended Randolph Macon Woman's College

in Lynchburg, Virginia. After that, she attended George

Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia, for her graduate

work. Her major was Spanish with a minor in Psycholo-

gy. McKinney actually wanted to become a psychiatrist.

“I couldn't decide between Spanish and Psychology, so I

went with teaching Spanish because I loved the language

and culture and I liked working with children,” said

McKinney.

McKinney’s first teaching job was in Manassas,

Virginia, while she was in graduate school. “I missed

teaching high school. Teaching at HNJ and MCC gives

me the opportunity to teach both K-8th grades and high

school. I'm lucky that I get to work with kids of all ages,”

said McKinney. She teaches Spanish 2 at MCC, K-8

Spanish at Holy Name and two classes at SJR State Col-

lege.

The Spanish teacher’s favorite

part about being here is that she gets the

opportunity to work with a variety of

students. McKinney describes her teach-

ing style as a work-in-progress. “I’m

excited and thankful to be at MCC,”

said McKinney. “My faith is extremely

important to me, which influenced me

to begin teaching at MCC.”

When McKinney isn’t teaching,

she likes exercising and traveling. She

enjoys traveling to places she has never

been before, but her favorite place is

Spain because she teaches Spanish and

enjoys speaking the language. “Spain is

very interesting when it comes to histo-

ry, and that’s what hooked me,” said McKinney.

“I also love outdoor activities like running, rock wall

climbing, zip lining, and kayaking. I also love spending

time with my children,” said McKinney.

No matter what, McKinney pours her soul into

everything she does. “I want to be the best I can be and I

hope I will make a great impact at MCC,” said McKin-

ney.

By Anne Laird

Beeline Staff

Bethany Carroll, the new Exceptional Education

teacher, is excited to return to her alma mater for the first

time since she graduated from MCC in 2007. Carroll

grew up in the Central Florida area, attending Holy Name

of Jesus, MCC, and then the University of Central Flori-

da. After graduating from college, Carroll worked at Our

Lady of Lourdes Catholic School, a feeder school for

MCC.

The Carroll family has been heavily involved

with MCC for many years. All eight of Carroll’s siblings

have attended MCC, including one current junior,

Michelle Carroll. The Carroll kids even have a brick with

their names on it in the courtyard. The culture around the

campus is one of the main reasons that Carroll was lured

back. During the time she has spent teaching so far this

year, Carroll has already gotten involved with the students

and kept herself busy all over campus. Carroll was a JV

coach for boys and girls cross country and provided assis-

tance and support to the budding runners. Carroll has also

been part of the Peer Buddies club and has enjoyed her

participation with students in the club.

As for the classroom

setting, Carroll enjoys the small

class sizes at MCC and especial-

ly enjoys teaching history. She

loves seeing her students grow

and become involved in their

studies. “MCC has changed very

much since I attended school

here, but in a great way. Now we

have an amazing foreign ex-

change program and the size of

the school has grown,” said Car-

roll.

Carroll appreciates the

love and support she receives. “The time I have spent at

MCC has been so filled with joy. I feel like I have come

home and cannot wait to see how the rest of my first year

goes.” Carroll’s younger sister Michelle said, “It has been

fun seeing my sister again every day. I am so happy she

decided to come back.” Adored by students and fellow

teachers alike, Carroll has a seemingly positive future

with MCC.

Addition to Faculty Improves Foreign Language Department

Teacher Strives For Success Upon Return to MCC

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Photo by Anne Laird

Exceptional Education

teacher Bethany Carroll,

left, enjoys working

around her younger sis-

ter, Michelle Carroll.

Courtesy Photo New Spanish

teacher Monica

McKinney is ex-

cited to meet new

students and to

work with the

new staff.

anime until talking with students in

the club,” said Hayes. This experi-

ence has helped her get to know

more about many of her students.

Hayes’s positive outlook

on life has not only helped her stu-

dents learn, but has brought her

many new friendships at MCC. “I

have made many new friends since

I have started working at MCC.

The friendly people I have met

have impacted my life in different

ways,” said Hayes. She has also

befriended the other members of

the math department and enjoys

discussing her passion with them.

When she is not bonding with her students, Hayes likes to

spend time with her family. “I have two kids and they are

so much fun to be around. My family is so important to

me and always give me love and support,” said Hayes. “I

can’t imagine what my life would be like without them.”

Hayes continues to inspire her students to always do their

best throughout the school year and in the future. “As

long as my students try their best, there is nothing more I

can ask,” said Hayes.

By Michael Ridyard

Beeline Staff

“The best feeling in the world is when you can

see in a student’s eyes that (he or she) truly understand a

formula or problem that they were struggling with,” said

new Algebra teacher Aarolyn Hayes. “Whether it is in

math or anything else I just want to help my students in

any way I can.” She helps her students succeed by en-

couraging a positive attitude in her classroom. “I use

phrases like, ‘fractions are friends’ and ‘shoot for the

stars’ to try to give my students confidence if they strug-

gle. In my years of teaching, I have found that students

learn much better when the environment is upbeat and

positive,” said Hayes. After growing up in a small town in

Georgia, Hayes moved to Florida to pursue a degree at

Florida State University. “Going to Florida State was a

great experience for me and I really learned a lot about

myself personally during my time there,” said Hayes. Af-

ter graduating, she began her teaching career at Rock-

ledge High School and then moved on to teach here.

Hayes has not wasted any time getting involved in school

clubs and making a positive impact on the MCC campus

and was recently appointed as the director of the Anime

Club. “I am in charge of the Anime Club, which is really

fun for me because I did not really know a lot about

By Gabriella Dance

Beeline Staff

“When a student who is struggling begins to work

hard, then I know that teaching is the right job for me,”

said Carly Romanelli, MCC’s newest math teacher.

Romanelli enjoys sharing her vast knowledge in math

with her students, which led to her decision to become a

teacher. Currently, she teaches honors and regular geome-

try and works to make math fun for students. “I love tell-

ing funny jokes and giving students puzzles to keep them

interested,” she said.

Romanelli’s passion for math began at a young

age. “Math always came easily to me,” she said. “I love it

because it is like solving a puzzle.” Romanelli grew up in

Satellite Beach and graduated from Satellite High School.

After high school, she studied at Jacksonville State Uni-

versity and graduated in 2007. Her love for Brevard

County influenced her to return and teach here, where she

has taught for five years. Prior to teaching at MCC,

Romanelli taught Algebra and other math classes in Bre-

vard publics schools.

Along with teaching, Romanelli loves sports,

especially softball, and she coaches the MCC softball

team. “If I had not become a teacher, I definitely would

become a professional soft-

ball player” she said. She

also has a passion for tennis

and was on both softball and

tennis teams in the past. “I

love to teach my children

about my favorite sports,”

she said. Romanelli has two

sons: two-year old Anthony

and one-year old Kellam.

“My family is the most im-

portant thing in my life,”

said Romanelli. “I am pre-

pared to raise my sons the

best way I can and I can’t

wait to see where they go.”

Being a parent and hardworking teacher may

seem difficult, but Romanelli manages it with ease. “I

love to help kids, so being a teacher and a mom are per-

fect jobs for me” she said.

“I am so excited to be a new member of the MCC

family,” said Romanelli. “I am very sure that my time as a

teacher at MCC will be well spent and successful.

Hayes Brings Positive Attitude to Classroom

New Math Teacher Leads Students to Success

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Photo by

Michael Ridyard

New teacher Aarolyn

Hayes said she loves

spending time around

MCC’s campus.

Photo by

Gabriella Dance

Geometry teacher Carly

Romanelli loves to teach her

students in a welcoming and

fun atmosphere.

Freshman Swings For a Baseball Varsity Letter By Julia Stein

Beeline Staff

Most freshmen come into high school hoping to

join a junior varsity team, but Freshman Ryan Coscarella

wishes to be on the varsity baseball team.

Since age five, Coscarella has been a middle in-

fielder for multiple baseball teams. His batting average

last high school season was .200, and he hopes to improve

in the upcoming season. “I hope to practice hard enough

so that I can become an even better player,” said

Coscarella.

Over the summer, Coscarella visited Virginia

with the Space Coast Nationals Baseball team to compete

in the Virginia Triple Crown Sports Tournament. The

tournament lasted a week and consisted of nine games.

Coscarella’s team was the 20th seed in pool play and then

moved on to bracket play. Pool play is a group of games

that show how you rank among other teams. They eventu-

ally made it into the Virginia Triple Crown Sports Cham-

pionship game and won. “It was a great experience and I

am glad I got to share it with my teammates,” said

Coscarella.

This young Hustler conditions for the spring

season with the varsity team every

day after school from 3:15-4:30

p.m. “I hope to play on the varsity

team because I am good friends

with some of the players and I

enjoy being on a team with them,”

said Coscarella. He hopes the

team will go to states and be in the

final four this season. “It would be

great if we would go undefeated,

but it would be really challeng-

ing,” said Coscarella.

Along with baseball, he

enjoys running. He is on the JV

cross country team and ran for

Holy Trinity in seventh grade. “The meets are fun and I

like seeing a lot of people I know at them,” said Coscarella.

After high school, he hopes to play baseball at the

University of Florida and play on their championship-

ranked baseball program. “I grew up watching the Gators

play and I want to be a part of their amazing program,”

said Coscarella. “Baseball is a major part of my life and I

don’t know where I’d be without it.”

wobbly and it is hard to breathe for

the first few minutes!” said Beach.

This hard work and determination

has helped her accomplish many

achievements.

Beach has won awards

from races outside of school, such

as gift cards, medals and ribbons

for MCC Cross Country. She is the

highest ranked member of the

Girls’ Cross Country Team and she

is seeded eighth in the district. “To

win an award, it definitely takes

mental strength to push myself the

whole three miles. When I receive

an award I feel very honored and

proud of myself!” said Beach. She

has received numerous awards for

placing in the top 15 in various rac-

es. Every race usually consists of more than 100 girls running

extremely fast times, making it difficult to place high. The

lowest she has ever placed in a race is seventh. Despite the

season being over, Beach intends to improve. She hopes to

hit a low 19 minute time by the end of next season.

Courtesy Photo

Sophomore Amanda

Beach picks up speed as

she draws closer to the

finish line.

Sophomore Athlete Strides Towards Many Victories

Photo by Julia Stein

Ryan Coscarella looks

forward to the upcoming

baseball season.

Profiles

THE BEELINE PAGE 7

By Megan Raleigh

Beeline Staff

Most people look at running as a punishment, but

for Sophomore Amanda Beach, it is a passion. “I love the

rush of adrenaline and excitement I get from racing. Some

days it is a nice stress reliever,” said Beach.

This is her second year on the Hustler Cross Coun-

try Team. “The cross country team is like family, and with-

out them I do not know how much I would like running!”

said Beach. Melissa Vandett, Beach’s mother, is the head

coach for the Hustler Cross Country Team. Vandett has

been running her whole life and inspired her daughter to

start running as well, who started running when she was

eight. “My team and family are very encouraging and uplift-

ing when it comes to running,” said Beach. Their unwaver-

ing support has pushed Beach to train her hardest every day.

Beach stays fit by running about 20-25 miles a

week with practices ranging from an hour to an hour and a

half. During the cross country season, practices depend on

the workout each day and how fast it is completed. Her best

5k (3.1 miles) recorded is 19:37.

Beach looks forward to each race and works her

hardest at every practice. Before a race, Beach feels nerv-

ous, excited and determined to finish. “After I complete

a race, I feel like I am going to pass out! My legs are

However, there isn't just hard

work, but fun and memorable moments

as well. “There are a lot of funny things

that happen to us,” said Ruiz. “One of the

most memorable was when we did not

know that the award ceremony was going

on early after we just performed at a

competition. Then when we heard the

announcements, we sprinted across the

park to try to make it to the ceremony.”

Ruiz’s second favorite moment

was at Universal Studios in Orlando,

Florida. Ruiz suggested that the team take

a shortcut to the dance floor, but his team

did not listen and decided to take a differ-

ent route. The team got to the dance floor about 45

minutes late and almost missed the performance. “We

were terrified that we were going to be disqualified, but

fortunately we made it just in time.”

The young dancer looks forward to his future of

continuing dance. As a four-year member of the Extreme

Senior Co-ed Dance Team, Ruiz hopes to continue danc-

ing for the team throughout high school and college. With

the help of his friends and family, Ruiz aspires to contin-

ue and challenge himself in his hip-hop career.

Photo by

Blakely Walts

Kyle Ruiz is

ecstatic about

the new hip-hop

season.

Junior Dancer Breaks it Down Hip-Hop Style By Blakely Walts

Beeline Staff

Let’s start from the top… and five, six, seven,

eight. Junior Kyle Ruiz has been a part of the Extreme Sen-

ior Co-ed Dance Team for four years. One day, Ruiz was

researching dance videos on YouTube and came across hip

-hop videos. Right away, Ruiz was hooked on the dances

and decided to try hip-hop. “I was open to try it and I got

very excited about it,” said Ruiz. As a first-year hip-hop

dancer, Ruiz became an alternate and worked his way up to

the top. By ninth grade, Ruiz was able to compete with the

rest of his teammates.

The Extreme Senior Co-ed Dance Team has trav-

eled all over the world, including Europe, for competitions,

although Ruiz did not attend that trip. The farthest Ruiz has

traveled was Dallas, Texas, for the Nationals competition,

where many dance teams from all over the country com-

pete. This year, Ruiz will travel to Orlando, Florida, for

Worlds, and Dallas, Texas, for Nationals. Ruiz’s team was

able to get first place at the Worlds competition in Orlando

last year. Ruiz and his teammates are preparing for their

next competitive season by practicing every day. “My team

is made of pretty lively people,” explained Ruiz. “They are

completely professional and take dancing very seriously,

which is something I have the utmost respect for.”

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MCC Senior Stars Hope to Break a Leg in Performance

PAGE 8

The two

went through a

series of auditions

in mid-October

involving singing

and dancing and

were later called

back for an acting

audition. Marshall

is performing as

Violet Bick, a taxi

dancer, and Kelly

is Harry Bailey,

the brother of the

main character,

George.

A Wonderful Life is perfect for the upcoming

holiday season because it shows the typical, unhappy per-

son around Christmas, who changes for the better, with a

bit of comedy.” If you find yourself wanting something

fun and entertaining to do one night over your Christmas

holiday, bring your family and friends and go check out

Marshall and Kelly perform at the Henegar Center

through December 21st.

Photo by Jessie Schneider Maggie Marshall and Kilian Kelly excit-

edly await their opening performance.

By Jessie Schneider

Beeline Staff

Lights, Camera, Action! Seniors Maggi Marshall

and Kilian Kelly are starring in the Henegar Center’s pro-

duction of It’s a Wonderful Life. The musical is based on

the short story The Greatest Gift, by Philip Van Doren

Stern and is considered an American Christmas fantasy

comedy-drama.

Both Marshall and Kelly have past experience in

show business. Kelly has been dancing for several years

and coaches Our Lady of Lourdes’ dance team. He has also

been involved with the MCC Drama program. “I am very

excited to be part of such an amazing cast with so many

incredible, talented actors and actresses. This is my first

show with the Henegar, so I am ecstatic to have this oppor-

tunity to perform in it.”

Marshall danced for 10 years and was in the Hene-

gar Center’s summer production of Les Miserables this

summer. “I'm very excited to be back into community the-

ater. I performed in lots of shows at the Henegar Center

while growing up, and it was always a big part of my life,

but time did not permit me to continue to rehearse. Until I

acted in Les Miserables at the Henegar this past summer, I

did not remember how wonderful the people were and how

much fun I had performing with them,” said Marshall.

PAGE 9 THE BEELINE

Fall Sports Complete Another Strong Season

By Niki Taylor Beeline Staff

The family and friends are napping throughout the

house, some on the couch, some sitting outside, one is

lying on the floor –even your annoying little brother is

quiet for once. The aftermath of a Thanksgiving dinner

demolition had many causalities. But there is a lingering

dread among the soldiers. Who will clean the kitchen and

who’s going out for Black Friday?

When Thanksgiving rolls around, families gather

under the same roof to eat and be merry. For most, the

holiday is much more of an arduous task than an easy lit-

tle gathering. Hair and feathers fly as the turkey is pre-

pared, stuffed and cooked. Cranberry jam is taken from a

can and placed in a cute little dish. Baked carrots and

mashed potatoes are warm from the oven. The table is

dressed with gold, reds, and browns. Pumpkin pie is em-

bellished with a dollop of whipped cream, and set out as a

temptation for all.

It’s not too long after the turkey is carved and the

forks clink on the plates that the dinner is done. The fami-

ly decides its time for some shopping. Black Friday is a

truly ironic holiday to have after a day of great thanks.

Thanksgiving, by its name, is a day where we reflect on

how grateful we should be about the things we have. It is

By SP Perry

Beeline Staff The varsity golf team showed potential

by improving their record from two wins and

nine losses last season to seven wins and four

losses this season. “The team excelled with

strong senior leaders,” said Junior Kaz Soyk.

There were five seniors involved with the pro-

gram that contributed to a strong season and a

chance to play in the district, regional, and even

state tournaments. In October, the team com-

peted in the regional championship for the sec-

ond straight year.

Along with the golf team, the football

team showed monumental success by only suf-

fering two losses the entire season. “The team

is stronger this year because of the many players returning

with a lot of experience,” said Junior John Adler. Adler im-

proved both his speed and arm strength, which gave him a

chance to start at the quarterback position after quarterback

Senior Brandon Ziarno graduates. Ziarno is one of 15 seniors

this season, all of which contributed to the teams impressive

eight and two record.

The swim team showed great improvement and put

itself in a position to compete for the district title. “We’ve

been able to compete with teams that are much bigger than

a day where we think about our family, our friends, and

our belongings and thank God for the gift of them. Look-

ing around a table at Thanksgiving, we fully acknowledge

how privileged we are. However, within the next couple

of hours after the dinner, millions of Americans go out in

the dead of night to search for deals. These deals aren’t

hard to find. Just turn on your TV or flip through channels

on the radio, and you will hear about product after prod-

uct on sale. You hear “whole stores!” on sale. In the spirit

of Thanksgiving, why do you go out and risk your life to

get more stuff? Black Friday completely overshadows the

idea of Thanksgiving. Why does a holiday about buying

as much as possible follow a holiday about being grateful

for the things that we already have. Why did this become

a holiday? Thanksgiving is a big deal. Thanksgiving is a

day in which people around the US think about the people

in their lives, and the things they have. If Black Friday is

against that concept completely, why does it come con-

secutively after Thanksgiving? Black Friday ruins the

idea of giving thanks, the original holiday praising God

for what we have. It distracts us from our reflection. If the

idea of Thanksgiving is to be preserved, then Black Fri-

day must be toned down, or even eliminated. Thanksgiv-

ing cannot be defined as ‘stuffing ourselves before stuff-

ing our carts’.

we are,” said Senior Annie Holm. As the Cap-

tain of the Varsity Girls’ Swim Team, she has

been one of the top swimmers at MCC since she

transferred from Melbourne High School her

sophomore year. Recently, she led the team to

victory at their last meet and has carried that

momentum throughout the season..

With a strong, young core, our cross

country team has been able to put together an-

other competitive season through hard work.

“We were more competitive this year and

worked much harder,” said Senior Stephen

Hammond. The team has practiced non-stop

since the beginning of summer. “We plan on

doing well at districts,” Hammond said. The

team proved that it could achieve success by placing

eighth overall in the state in their final meet.

“Volleyball has a good chance of going far in the

state tournament,” said senior Kiara Barrett. Barrett led

the team to one of its strongest seasons in recent history,

including a win for the first time in four years against our

rival, Holy Trinity, and a trip to the regional playoffs,

where they had a successful ending to their season. Over-

all, MCC looks to continue this success with all our sports

teams in the coming months.

Photo by SP Perry

Senior Stephen Hammond

has led one of many suc-

cessful fall sports pro-

grams to a strong season.

Think Before You Buy: Black Friday Shopping

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Ebola Outbreak Frightens Citizens of the U.S U.S due to a mass influx of inter-

national travelers. Recently, a doc-

tor flew into New York on a plane

from Africa and traveled to many

places in the city while infected

with Ebola.

The United States has

done little to prevent Ebola out-

breaks. Junior Ryan Craft said,

“The U.S. should prevent the

spread of Ebola by establishing

quarantine camps.” The U.S is

discussing closing the borders un-

til the virus disappears on a global scale. “The U.S.

should have a more concise form of Customs, because

otherwise I would not want to travel anywhere,” said

Craft. Searching for the cure for Ebola is a huge priority

for the CDC. “Scientists should search for a cure by track-

ing down the source and diluting the illness,” said Craft.

The U.S. needs to prevent this pathogen from reaching

over our borders and throughout the world before it is too

late.

By Teddy Xiao

Beeline Staff

The American flag represents independence, free-

dom and enterprise. From its creation in 1777 by Betsy

Ross, to the present day, the flag’s significance still re-

mains. The American flag symbolizes freedom from op-

pression and the rights advocated by our country’s forefa-

thers—life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.

However, despite the great support reared from

many citizens, the treatment of the American flag remains

controversial topic in the public eye. The first of these oc-

curred in 1984 with Johnson vs. Texas. In this case, John-

son burned the American flag during a rally against Presi-

dent Reagan that took place in Texas. While the local po-

lice arrested Johnson, the Supreme Court ruled that the

charge against Johnson was not enough to prove him

guilty. According to the Supreme Court, Johnson had clear-

ly represented his political opinion through the burning of

the flag. Thus, his action can be seen as a symbolic demon-

stration, and was under the protection of the First Amend-

ment of the U.S. constitution.

Many citizens agree that prohibiting the burning

By Trevor Mills

Beeline Staff

Ebola hemorrhagic fever, commonly known as

Ebola, is not only a very rare disease, but also one of the

deadliest diseases in the world. According to the Center for

Disease Control, this virus is commonly found in humans

and primates. The symptoms of Ebola begin to show within

three weeks of contact with the pathogen. The first symp-

toms of Ebola are fever, sore throat, and headaches. Symp-

toms escalate into vomiting, diarrhea, and failure of organs.

The infected person will begin to internally bleed, leading

to an inevitable death. This entire process happens within 6

to 16 days after initial symptoms show.

Ebola was first recognized in 1976 in the region of

Zaire, Africa, present day Democratic Republic of Congo.

There were 380 cases documented and from those cases,

280 people died. This outbreak defined Ebola as one of the

deadliest viruses in the world.

The most recent case of Ebola in the United States

was that of Thomas Eric Duncan in Dallas, Texas. Duncan

was a Liberian patient who died on October 8, shortly after

being diagnosed. Ebola has become a major problem in the

of flags would protect the

American dignity.

Nevertheless, in a

Democratic society, we

believe that law should

also French teacher Ian

Poirier said, “The Ameri-

can flag stands for free-

dom, patriotism, and the

history of the United

States. As an American

citizen, we must honor the

national flag. However,

people who try to burn the

flag are protected by the

First Amendment of the

Constitution.”

MCC student Michael Chan-Pong added,

“Burning the national flag can be interpreted as showing a

strong political tendency, but the flag is the one and only

symbol of the United States, forever.”

We Always Protect the Bald Eagle, So Why Not the American Flag

Opinion

Photo by Trevor Mills Ryan Craft expresses

his opinion on the cur-

rent Ebola crisis.

Photo by

Teddy Xiao

Ian Poirier shows his patriotism

by waving the American flag.

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Horror Film Thrills Viewers

PAGE 11

By Malley Goodwin

Beeline staff

This fall, just like every year, multiple intri-

guing thrillers were released to strengthen the spirit of

Halloween. The one that stood out this year was Anna-

belle, a storyline based on a demonic doll.

The bloodcurdling thriller shows the lives of

an innocent family with a love for livelihood and twists

it into everyone’s worst nightmare: dolls combined

with demonic entities. Based off of the 2013 film The

Conjuring, Annabelle takes its audience back to the

1900s and into the lives of a normal family with a

small child and a love for antiques, especially dolls. As

a gift, the husband gives his wife a collector’s item doll

to complete her set. Little did they know the magni-

tude of that action and how it would impact their lives

for years to come. As the story progresses, the doll be-

comes more evil and begins to influence members of

the family in negative ways.

I would recommend this film to people who

enjoy horror movies. If one does not absolutely love

scary movies, perhaps a chick flick or comedy would

be more enjoyable.

Thrilling Tale of Adventure Excites Students By Concetta Ginevra

Beeline Editor

Imagine a place where nothing is private and eve-

ryone can hear everyone else’s thoughts. Unfortunately for

Todd Hewitt, the main character in Patrick Ness’s book

The Knife of Never Letting Go, this place is real. Todd’s

life is calm and secluded, especially since he is the only

boy left in Prentisstown who has not become a man yet. He

is only 30 days away from his 13th birthday, the date when

he should be allowed to fully join in the town’s decision

making. The only ones who seem to understand him are

Cillian and Ben, his caretakers, and his annoying talking

dog, Manchee.

But what happens when a strange break in the

Noise suddenly appears in the middle of the swamp? Could

it be some new race of alien? Or could it be a girl, even

after all of the settlement’s women had been labeled dead

for years? When Todd discovers this strange disturbance,

he is immediately sent on a fast-paced and furious adven-

ture through the swamp, determined to get away from the

townsmen who are now out to kill him. But what has he

just uncovered, and why are the townsmen so adamant

about keeping it from him?

The Knife of Never Letting Go sparks exciting

conversations around campus. “I do not nor-

mally read adventure books like that, but it

was really good,” said Freshman Danny

Kelley. “It is not a very well-known book,

but I cannot see why. I loved it. I would tell

everyone about it if I could. There is some-

thing about the way it is written that is ex-

tremely captivating,” said Junior Katie Kel-

ley.

Even students who have not read

the book are buzzing about it. “It is a weird

book,” said Senior Dalton Berling, “but I

would probably read it. It is a good kind of

weird, like me. Along with Berling, Sopho-

more Skylar Keany said, “I saw the book in

Barnes and Noble and did not buy it, but

now I regret it.”

At first I found the book slightly

hard to read because it is written phoneti-

cally, meaning that the words are spelled the way they

sound. For example, “your” might be spelled like “yer”

and “direction” like “direckshun.” All in all, I thought the

book captured the essence of adventure and kept me in-

trigued. I would give it 8/10 stars overall.

Photo by

Concetta

Ginevra

Junior Katie

Kelley relax-

es with The

Knife of Nev-

er Letting Go

during her

free time.

By Malley Goodwin

Beeline staff

Lately, the temperature has been dropping

immensely, hitting the fifties and sixties. This weather

called for a Pumpkin Spice latte at Starbucks or es-

sentially any hot drink. This drink is extremely popu-

lar during the fall season and tends to be a favorite

among girls. Usually, I like Cap’n Crunch in the

morning.

Instead, I decided to go to Starbucks to order

a Pumpkin Spice latte due to the cold Florida weather.

The atmosphere inside of Starbucks was cozy and eve-

ryone was in the holiday spirit. I walked in and the

fresh smell of fall pumpkins and spice filled the air.

Witnessing the freshly baked pumpkin bread come

right out of the oven, I made the smart decision to or-

der a hot piece. While taking the first bite, the heat

radiated off of the bread, making it taste even more

divine. On Sunday, I was able to sense the holidays

around the corner as I was cozy inside of Starbucks.

The warm vanilla pumpkin bread along with the

Pumpkin Spice latte was definitely the cherry on top

of a perfect Sunday.

Sugar, Spice & Everything Nice

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Dom’s Column

Academic Excellence and What’s New Around School

Hustlers Enjoyed a Fantastic Thanksgiving Sophomore Nate

Fleming is thankful for

his athletic ability, his

mom, sisters, and niece.

“I am especially thankful

for my friends and teach-

ers. Also, for my time

here during school and

the privilege to be on

sports teams,” said Flem-

ing.

Freshman

Makenna Earle appreci-

ates her loving family,

the beach, and the welcoming atmosphere of MCC. “I

was afraid when I came to this school that I would be lost,

but the teachers and students welcomed me with open

arms.”

Tom Dooley, our legendary baseball coach and

gym teacher, is thankful for everything, especially his

health and for baseball. “I am thankful for the honor of

being a Hustler, for being a coach, and for the opportunity

to work with the students and faculty at MCC,” said

Dooley.

Sophomore Sarah Laird was nominated for the Carson Scholar Fund for

academic excellence. She will receive a $1,000 scholarship towards the

college of her choice if she wins.

Junior Charlotte Perlman was for the Prudential Spirit of Community

Award for her dedication to the community.

The Speech and Debate Team is now #1 in Brevard County.

The team includes Trevor Mills, Aaron Blaylock, Peter Wilkie,

Will Wallace, Gary Turner, Osi Isekengbe, Pierre Valverde, Lilli Marshall,

Angela Waddill, Lily Xu and Danny Nunez.

Gary Turner & Will Wallace placed 8th in the Novice Debate tourna-

ment on October 11th.

On November 15th, Angela Waddill and Lily Xu placed 3rd and Pierre

Valverde and Lilli Marshall placed 5th out of 38 teams in their first

competition.

On Thursday, October 29th, Bishop Noonan came to talk with the sen-

iors about the Catholic Social Teachings and how to fix the injustices of

the world.

The Boys’ Cross Country Team made MCC history as they made it to

States, where they placed 8th.

After a challenging fight to return to the United States, Mr. Edwin

Disang has finally returned from his home country, Botswana.

Welcome back Mr. Disang!!!

By Delaney Fuller

Beeline Staff

Thanksgiving is an exciting holiday and a time of

happiness at MCC. Students and teachers had anticipated

the holiday and had anxiously waited to see their families.

For most, Thanksgiving is not just a time of excitement,

but also a time to give thanks. There are many things to

be thankful for in life, some small and some big. From

food to family, MCC students and faculty have a grateful

heart for all they have been given.

Senior Brytni Emison is indebted to her Hustler

soccer team, her family, and friends. Her favorite

Thanksgiving food is sweet potato pie. “I love spending

time with my family and friends during Thanksgiving and

reminiscing about past experiences,” said Emison

Senior Aidan Leary is thankful for the Florida

Gators, music and MCC volleyball. He plans on visiting

his grandparents in Vero Beach and eating his favorite

foods, which include mashed potatoes and pumpkin pie.

Junior Kait-lynn Tombling is grateful for her

family, supportive friends, and her cross country team “I

just moved from South Florida, and the people at MCC

are so kind and welcoming,” said Tombling.

“Although it was a

longer trip than in-

tended, I still had a

great time in Botswa-

na.”

-Mr. Disang

“Bishop Noonan

discussed crucial

topics regarding all

aspects of life and

how we, as leaders

of the Christian

community, should

handle these situa-

tions.”

-Senior

Chris Cacciatore

Photo by Delaney Fuller

Casey Sanchez, Claire Nemethy,

and Luke Schrimer are thankful

for their wonderful art class.