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Campus construction: Ground has Environmental education: We live Musical master: Pick a musical perfor- been broken on the new building between the 2000 in a world where it is necessary to be conscious of the mance group at Heritage, and chances are, senior and the 3000, but even more buildings are on the impact we make on the environment. Open up the Cen- Armando Torrealba is involved in it. He even com- way. Flip to the News section to read all about the terspread to read about the water crisis in Africa, find poses music himself as well. Head to the Entertain- next few years of construction plans. Go to A3. out how "green" you are, and more. Go to C10-C11. ment section to read more. Go to D14. Standing strong for Douglas

(Photo/Joanne Haner) In the wake of the tragedy at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High, students and administration are doing the most they can both on and off campus to ensure that an event like this will #NeverAgain happen. Amber Bhutta | Co-Asst. Editor public. Nikolas Cruz, a 19-year- “After listening to MSD student messages, coming together as they have called into question our own [email protected] old former student at MSD, en- David Hogg speak at the rally and all called for the universal theme of school’s ability to prevent a school The news of the shooting in prog- tered the school just before 3 p.m. call for other schools to host pro- tighter firearm safety regulations. shooting, believing that if it could ress at Marjory Stoneman Doug- and opened fire inside one of the tests on Presidents’ Day because Ward, Fonseca and Rathe also dis- happen at MSD, it could happen las High School(MSD), a mere 20 buildings, killing 17 people and there was no school, we stopped tributed maroon wristbands to sym- anywhere. However, Dr. Douglas miles away, greeted students as they wounding 14 others. Of the 17 ca- and thought ‘OK, we can do that,’” bolize MSD’s school color, contrib- Laurie, school vice president, and exited their ninth period classes on sualties, 14 were students. Ward said. “It comes from a place uting to the protestors’ vigor. Mrs. Elise Blum, high school prin- Valentine’s Day. The aftermath ren- “We walked around Parkland for of anger and frustration with our “I’m here because enough is cipal, have assured students that the dered many fearful as they awaited hours, trying to find a way through government at the inaction we’ve enough,” senior Emily Myers and school takes extensive security pre- more confirmed information amid the chaos to get to my brother,” Vin- seen through all these years.” protester at the event said. “School cautions to ensure our safety. the rumors, pictures and videos er said. “It was surreal seeing Park- Ward, Fonseca and Rathe began shouldn’t be a place where you A former Sheriff’s Department spread through social media. land, the small, safe suburban town I planning the protest on the Saturday fear for your life. Of those 17 peo- SWAT Lieutenant and a former FBI “We didn’t know what was going knew, turn into such a mess.” evening after the rally, communicat- ple who were killed, some were Joint Terrorism Task Force leader on, where the shooter was or wheth- The massacre prompted stu- ing with local police to secure Feb. heroes and some were getting their train all faculty in security proce- er anyone got hurt,” junior Sophia dents across the nation, spearhead- 19 as the date and the school as the lives started. It just as easily could dures and protocols to follow should Viner said. Minutes after rumors ed by MSD survivors, to advocate venue. Upon obtaining approval, have been us, and this will be the an emergency such as a school began circulating, Viner received a for legislators to pass stricter gun the three students spent all Sunday last mass shooting.” shooting arise. Additionally, all se- call from her control regulations in light of the gathering supplies for the event, Ward, Fonseca and Rathe con- curity staff complete 20 hours of mother ask- numerous mass shootings across corresponding with leaders of the sidered the protest successful in training annually, and 200 cameras ing if she the country in recent years, many #NeverAgain movement who attend conveying its message and show- are located strategically throughout had heard dubbing the newly galvanized MSD and contacting news stations ing solidarity, especially as vari- campus and constantly monitored. from her movement #NeverAgain. to ensure the event received televised ous news stations televised and The school employs Silver- brother coverage to convey its message. reported about the event. Shield, a visitor management sys- who attended School protest “We did everything in about 36 “As a community, I think we’ve tem that screens all visitors and Westglades Inspired after attending the hours, but it was the passion of the all felt things changing. Students are cross references them against vari- Middle School Not One More rally for firearm students at our school and across tired of their voices being ignored on ous watchlists as well as allows all just minutes safety legislation at the Federal the area that made this work,” Fon- issues where our lives are at stake, faculty to initiate a school lockdown away from Courthouse in Fort Lauder- seca said. “Without them and their and they’re taking a stand,” Rathe through their mobile devices should MSD. “It was dale the Saturday after the active interest and willpower, none said. “This isn’t just a school, a com- the need arise. Local law enforce- terrifying. I shooting, seniors Faith Ward, of this would have been possible.” munity or a state speaking. It’s an en- ment has scrutinized and approved was scared Nicolas Fonseca and Sydnie On Feb. 19, the date of the pro- tire nation of students mobilizing and all precautionary security measures out of my mind.” Rathe decided to continue test, approximately 200 students, demanding that our voices be heard.” taken by the school. As of Feb. 21, A few hours later, the advocating for firearm legis- faculty members and advocates two armed and uniformed police of- Broward County Sheriff’s lation reform by organizing from other schools showed up at AHS security measures ficers will also patrol school grounds Department began mak- a protest at school to show school between 10 a.m. and 12 As the shooting took place at as an additional safety measure. Ad- ing details available to the solidarity with MSD. p.m. bearing signs with various MSD 20 miles away, many students ministration asks that students do what they can as well. What can you do now? “If you come across anything that ▪ Call your representatives donation center at oneblood.org/ makes you think twice, if you’re con- in Congress and advocate for donate-now. cerned about someone’s social media change. Dial (202) 224-3041 for ▪ For those students ages 16 posts, tell someone. Tell an adult,” senator Marco Rubio’s office or and older, pre-register to vote to Mrs. Blum said. “Just because you (202) 224-5274 for senator Bill make your voice heard. report someone doesn’t automatical- Nelson’s office. ▪ Follow @NeverAgainMSD ly mean they’ll get in trouble. We will ▪ Contribute to the victims’ on social media to keep up with conduct an investigation, assess the relief fund. The Broward Educa- what Douglas students are doing situation and ultimately do the best tion Foundation, a nonprofit that to push for change. we can for the safety of the students.” raises money for Broward Public ▪ Attend the March for Our CONTENTS Schools, has organized the fund at Lives, a march to support legisla- its official GoFundMe page. tion for ending gun violence, on NEWS A3 ▪ Donate blood. Hospitals March 24. The primary march OPINION B5 Junior Yasmine Charles-Harris marches with other Heri- housing recovering victims need will take place in Washington #NEVERAGAIN: tage students in the protest for gun safety legislation Feb. 19 on Broward Bou- FEATURES C8 to replenish their supply. Poten- D.C., but many satellite march- levard in front of the Heritage football field. "I'm angry that so many innocent ENTERTAINMENT D14 tial donors can find the near- es will also take place across lives have been lost. I want to be a part of the movement to start change," est OneBlood Big Red Bus or the country. Charles-Harris said. (Photo/Joanne Haner) SPORTS E17 IPATRIOTPOST.COM A2 PATRIOT POST FEBRUARY 2018 Superheroes

“Mrs. Estevez is my hero be- “Mark Kava is my superhero be- cause she continues to come cause he got a 31 percent on his to school and is a ray of posi- math test, and he still managed tivity, despite what is go- to get a B- in the class.” ing on in her personal life.” -junior Robert Gillespie on -freshman Justin Folks on Mrs. Mark Kava Jennifer Estevez

“We had downtime in AP World Histo- ry and three of my friends and I were “Alyssa is so kind hearted that for drawing out our love lives on Notabil- Who is your her birthday she asked everyone to ity with Mr. Tavernia. We were com- bring money for her favorite char- plaining about how none of the boys superhero ity instead of getting presents for we liked liked us back, and then he herself. She always thinks about oth- said none of them were good enough on campus? ers.” -sophomore Marissa Pendas on for us.” -sophomore Aarohi Talati on Alyssa Herzbrun

(Graphics/Sloane Kapit) (Graphics/Sloane Mr. Michael Tavernia

Are you a superhero? Heritage supergirl

1. Have you ever skipped other people in the Yasmeen Altaji | Staff Writer president and English Honor lunch line? [email protected] Society (EHS) secretary. Aside A) No, I wait in line every time, even if my friends are from these pursuits, Coutinho ahead of me. enjoys traveling and spend- As we scramble from class ing as much time as possible B) I cut the line every now and then when I see some of to class, cramming unimagi- with her family. Coutinho is my friends are ahead of me. nable amounts of information in large part inspired by her C) There are lines? I always skip to the front. into our brains five minutes brother, Miguel, who has a before a test with a heart rate severe intellectual disability of about 120 beats per min- and cannot speak. ute, we generally have just a “He teaches me so much 2. Do you ever walk while checking your phone with- few things on our minds: the about unconditional love and out looking up? never-ending search for col- human worth. Growing up, I A) No, I usually don’t even have my phone out when I lege and academic competi- have seen how even the most walk because I enjoy having face-to-face conversations tion among them. We look for nuanced expression of in- with others around me. a silver lining, but rarely find grained judgment can affect it. Luckily, some students find my brother and our family,” B) I do this often, but I’ve developed a special skill to that light in their on-campus sense when I’m about to run into people or objects while Coutinho said. superhero: junior Gabriela “I know how important I simultaneously respond to text messages. (Gabi) Coutinho. it is to value people for who C) I always do this. I secretly enjoy running into other In our world of endless they are instead of material people and seeing their mad faces. anxiety and activity, many achievements and seek to can agree that a few elements facilitate harmonious, help- that constitute a “superhero” ful collaboration instead of 3. You found a student I.D. on the ground. You respond around campus may include competition. I try to make by... a willingness to help others, the best of every day and mo- A) Picking it up and handing it to the deans or turning unconditional composure and ment I have with my friends it into the Upper School Office so the student can pick it a kindness that manages to and family.” lift one’s spirits when very up later. Next time you have a little else can. B) Ignoring it. Sorry, too busy right now. rough day, remember that “I feel a sense of responsi- people like Coutinho will al- C) Flinging it into the canal for fun. bility to be empathetic toward ways be there to help you, as those around me and strive there are many more super- If you answered A the most... to make a positive impact in You truly are an American Heritage superhero. Continue to spread posi- heroes on campus than her tivity and kindness around school. You help make this school feel like a family. small and large ways every alone; there is no one better day,” Coutinho said. She is to save your day than your If you answered B the most... president of the on-campus personal “superhero.” You are a nice person and very close to becoming a superhero. Continue poetry club Dead Poets So- to work on being more thoughtful and considerate. ciety (DPS), Thespians vice If you answered C the most... It will take a lot of work for you to become an American Heritage super- hero. Try to focus on improving the lives of other people rather than your own.

The superheroes of Marjory Stoneman Douglas Anthony Borges, 15 Scott Beigel, 35 Aaron Feis, 37 Peter Wang, 15

Anthony Borges, a fresh- Mr. Scott Beigel, geogra- Mr. Aaron Feis gave his Freshman Peter Wang was man at Marjory Stoneman phy teacher and cross- life as he shielded stu- a member of the school’s Douglas, saved the lives country coach at Marjory dents from the bullets Junior ROTC program of at least 20 students Stoneman Douglas High with his body. Feis, assis- and wore his uniform the while risking his life to School, helped students en- tant football coach and se- day of the shooting. He close and lock a classroom ter a locked classroom to curity guard at Marjory was to be promoted to ca- door. Borges was shot five avoid the shooter. Accord- Stoneman Douglas High det the week following times in both legs and his ing to student reports, Mr. School, responded to a call the shooting. Wang helped back. There is a GoFund- Beigel attempted to lock via walkie-talkie of an ac- students escape the gun- Me page set up to help his the door but did not get a tive shooter and went to fire by holding the door family pay for his medi- chance to and resorted to the 1200 building to save open for his peers. Wang cal bills. To donate, go to blocking the door with his students. Feis will be re- dreamed to attend the www.gofundme.com/an- body, giving his life to save membered as the hero he U.S. Military Academy at thonyborges. the students. was, putting the lives of West Point, and the acad- others before his own. emy admitted him post- humously to the Class of 2025. Governor Rick Scott ordered the state’s Nation- al Guard to honor him at DOUGLAS his funeral, and a petition has been made pushing for him to be buried with STRONG full military honors. Compiled by: Sloane Kapit, Yasmeen Altaji, Katherine Quesada and Carrie Kuecks IPATRIOTPOST.COM PATRIOT POST FEBRUARY 2018 A3 NEWS News Brief AP Art History Advanced Placement Art Behind the big plans History now counts as a Fine Joanne Haner | Assistant Online Editor air conditioning; this new system Arts credit toward gradu- [email protected] will cool the new buildings and ation. Students looking to If you have recently walked existing 3000 building through study art instead of creat- by the side of the 3000 building the use of a water chiller. ing it should look for it on nearest to the 2000 building, you Along with the construc- the class registration lists. may have noticed the fence sur- tion of a new 3000 building will Anyone looking for more rounding construction machines come another building: the 2500 information should see Ms. and materials. Construction proj- building. The 2500 building will Hughes in room 3218. ects began the end of December serve mainly as a practice area with the demolition of the mulch for the Heritage robotics team, Shoe Drive playground and outdoor basket- the Ninjaneers. The Be The Change ball courts. This new building will contain (BETCHA) club sponsored In the current construction a standard sized robotics com- a donation drive of gen- TH E GROUND PLAN: The construction site of the new 2500 building located area, a new gymnasium building, petition field, areas and cabine- tly worn and new shoes in known as the 2750 building, is try for robot repair and areas for behind the 2000 building and to the right of the 3000 building where the basketball courts used to be. (Photo/Kelly Taylor) order to raise money for in the works. The new building, spectators and club members. Project Alive. which will consist of three stories, The existing engineering lab and The second and third floor will With more teachers than class- The shoes collected in will contain new practice courts, classrooms in the 7000 building become what so many students rooms, a new business track in the the bins around campus also coaches’ offices, the athletics of- will remain, as the new building have been waiting for: a dining works and a need for space, de- benefit micro-enterprises fice, a new weight training room is more for the use of the after- hall. The dining hall is planned to partments will be moved around. and small businesses in de- and 16 classrooms. school robotics team and engi- fit about 1,200 students. Math and science classes will veloping countries. Anyone The first floor of the building neering summer programs. This raises the question: what eventually change locations so interested in more informa- will house the offices, shower “We couldn’t find an appro- will happen to the pool and gym they are in the same building, the tion or in joining the club and locker rooms and soon-to-be priate place for practice robotics we have now? The current pool business track will need a home, should contact Dr. Mercedes main basketball courts. “I think large enough by the Engineering will be filled and become a ver- foreign language will move from Torres in room 7202. it’s going to be really great for Department,” Mr. Laurie said. “It durous area for students to relax the upstairs 7000 and the English the school to have a gymnasium requires a clear span of 14 feet in between classes and during department will also move from that will seat 2,400 instead of in height.” lunch, much like the quad or the downstairs 9000. Pre-Med 5K 400. We’ve outgrown the gym The second and third floors the courtyard. The kitchen be- “I’m pleased with all of the The Pre-Med Society will that I built in 1986 quite some of the 2500 building will also hind the gymnasium will remain new buildings we’re going to put host a 5K to raise money for time ago,” President Mr. William house softball and baseball and serve as a source of food for on the campus,” Mr. Laurie said. the pediatric oncology unit Laurie said. batting cages. those wishing to sit in the nearby “I think all of the changes we’ve for the Salah Foundation Behind the exterior of the bot- Behind the 2500 building, stu- eating area. made have been an improvement Children’s Hospital in Fort tom floor of the building will be a dents will have access to an area The existing gym will become to one education environment.” Lauderdale Sunday, March new snack bar. Similar to the ex- with tables and umbrellas to en- an elementary gymnasium and li- In an ideal situation, existing 4. Beginning at 8 a.m. in isting snack bar in the 3000 build- joy their lunches from the new brary for the Lower School. The freshmen would see all the new Sunset Park on Cleary Bou- ing, the new snack bar will have snack bar. existing Lower School library buildings by their senior year. levard, the event is open to windows to allow the sale of food After the construction of the will soon call itself home to col- The rest of us will have to come everyone. Pets are allowed. to hungry students. new 2750 building and robotics lege admissions and guidance back to visit and see the progress The second floor of the new practice lab are complete, the con- offices, which are currently dis- AHS has made. Butterfly Project 3000 building will have eight struction of a new 50 meter pool persed throughout campus. high school classrooms on the and another three-story building Contest The Butterfly Proj- north side of the building and the will start behind the current 3000 ect invited students in weight training room on the south building and next to the tennis Changing speech grades K-12 to create vi- end. The third floor of the build- courts. The new 50-meter pool Kristen Quesada | Opinion Editor which took place at night in the sual or written artwork ing, like the second, will host will replace the current pool lo- [email protected] media center. commemorating peace. eight classrooms on the north side cated by the existing gymnasium. Speech has been an integral Recently, the English depart- From the submitted en- of the building, but the south side The first story of this three-sto- part of every Heritage school ment pinpointed where students tries, 10 winners will be will have a new water chiller sys- ry building will be home to show- year since the 1970s, motivating were speaking outside of the chosen March 18 to receive tem. Currently, all of the build- ers, locker rooms and coaches’ many students to practice their speech contest and recognized a certificate of achievement ings on campus are cooled via offices for swimming and tennis. speaking skills in the hopes of that with the extensive amount of at the Butterfly Project Re- winning the annual school con- presentation opportunities, such a membrance Ceremony the test. “We’ve always had the phi- large speech contest was no lon- week of April 9. High scoring scholars losophy at American Heritage ger necessary. “We don’t have the The winners can also Yasmeen Altaji | Staff Writer Dramatic Scripts. These re- that we do the speech contest be- purpose for the speech contest paint their own ceramic but- [email protected] sults reflect the competition cause teachers and administration anymore,” Mrs. Hurtado said. terfly for the permanent me- Literary and artistic schol- at the regional level. Students feel very strongly that it helps our “We have a huge speech and morial mural in the Environ- ars took on a “Scholastic” who earned a “Gold Key” are students both in the research as- debate department that expands mental Education Center. challenge and submitted their eligible to submit their entries pect and getting in front of your all the way into Lower School, various works to the Scho- again at the national level. class and having to persuade us- Mock Trial, Model UN, etcetera. lastic Art & Writing Awards ing a speech,” Mrs. Maryanne Students also have to present their Literary Fair Students who placed in competition. Students from Hurtado, head of the English science fair projects, National the school literary fair had all extracurricular back- Department, said. History Day projects and group Scholastic Awards their work showcased the grounds entered in the com- This year, only junior high stu- presentations in class.” week of Feb. 19 in the Up- petition, and many earned Isabel Chamberlain: Silver dents and freshmen will have the With new developments in per School library. There was satisfactory results. Key poetry chance to enter a speech competi- curriculum along with other cir- an Open House Feb. 20 from Entry into the competition tion. All sophomores and juniors cumstances, the English depart- Amber Bhutta: Gold Key, 6:30-8p.m. where parents are is simple: one merely has to in regular and honors English will ment recognized a change needed Personal Essay & Memoir invited to attend. sign up by creating an account still be required to give a speech, to occur. “What was happening Upper School students with Scholastic Art & Writing Gabriela Coutinho: Gold but there will be no progression was because of the caliber of the wrote prose and poetry and send in his or her work. Key, Dramatic Script, Sil- to a contest. Junior high students students we have, everyone was ver Key, Poetry pieces, ranging from for- The creation of the piece takes will have a separate competition excellent and the only difference mal essays to free verse a bit more effort. from freshmen. Freshmen will in whether one student would Olivia Lloyd: Silver Key, poems and submitted their Every year, students have Short Story; Silver Key, compete in a circuit of their own, progress or not is maybe if some- entries the week before the opportunity to compete in Poetry, Silver Key, Dra- allowing for more freshmen to one said ‘um’ in the middle of Thanksgiving break. whatever their artistic hearts matic Script Gold Key, qualify for the contest. their speech while someone else Critical Essay Administrators, faculty desire; with more than 25 dif- In the past, the progression didn’t,” Mrs. Hurtado said. and guidance counselors ferent art and writing catego- of the speech contest began with This new system allows for Flora Ranis: Gold judged first, second, third ries to compete in, students Key, Poetry each English teacher selecting a better speech experience for place and honorable men- have a wide range of options the best student speeches out of junior high students and ninth tions for each category. Stu- to choose from –and, appar- Anna Yarashevich: Silver their classes to be sent to runoffs. graders while not taking any- Key, Short Story dents who received first place ently, to win in: Heritage stu- From runoffs, the judging teach- thing monumental away from will move on to the Broward dents brought home a number ers chose a certain number of stu- other high school students Rosie Zeiger, Honorable County Literary Fair. of awards in categories span- Mention, Poetry dents from each grade to continue with their plethora of other ning from Critical Essays to on to the final speech contest, speaking opportunities.

A3 February -KT.indd 1 2/22/18 1:51 PM IPATRIOTPOST.COM A4 PATRIOT POST FEBRUARY 2018 News Project Alive talent show guitar, the three played When the two auditioned Honestly, I think I near- Andrew Kolondra | Co-Editor “Last Nite” by The Strokes. in front of an SGA board, they ly started crying,” Eusse [email protected] “I actually laughed when I “nailed the first verse,” but then said. “It was just such an At the Student Government heard us called for third, because “completely fell apart,” accord- empowering moment.” Asa’s Analysis Association’s (SGA) annual stu- me and my previous band last ing to Perez. Luckily, the SGA While Eusse will not be at- dent talent show Feb. 8, more than year also won third place,” Giralt board still let them through – and tending Heritage next year to BY ASA ZARETSKY 10 acts captivated an audience of said. “Destiny I suppose.” Gi- then they placed first. perform again, she hopes Per- students, parents and faculty with ralt and his band made good and Perez shared an experience ez will continue their legacy Local Elections a wide variety of musical talents. quick use of their prize money, from a rehearsal with Eusse through a new, even better act. Sophomore Valentina Eusse donating all of it to Project Alive during lunch. “She’s incredibly talented, as ev- 2018: What to and junior Natalie Perez took following the show. “We gained a few fans who eryone else on that stage was,” home the first prize for their uku- “We just could not walk away were just passing by giving us Eusse said. watch out for lele/vocal performance of “Wav- with prize money in good con- encouragement, but during our Regardless of who won, the Local elections are some ing Through a Window” from the science after seeing Mrs. Estevez last practice a few people actu- goal of the talent show was sim- of the most important elec- play “Dear Evan Hansen.” and Sebastian watching us on ally stayed with us and listened, ply to bring students together tions that voters face, as the “It was never about winning. It stage,” Giralt said. “She was one and one student even dropped a for a magical and musical night effects of what state senators, was about having fun,” Eusse said of my best teachers at Heritage, dollar in my ukulele case,” Perez – and also support for Project representatives, city council- of her ukulele/vocal performance and she was even responsible for said. “It was magical.” Alive. “Performing isn’t just men and mayors do reverber- with Perez. introducing me to Bob Dylan, one Eusse and Perez both felt about self-expression; it’s about ate faster in our community “So when we did win, it was of the many artists I love.” the same way – like that magic having fun with the audience, than decisions in Washington, shocking. I’m going to miss ev- Eusse and Perez trav- was in the air once more – when and they were so engaged with D.C. In light of this, many eryone when I’m gone, and I’m elled down a long and wind- their names were called from the us,” Perez said. “Everyone clap- seats in Broward County will so glad I was able to do some- ing road to their eventual tal- podium that night. “Natalie and ping along was music to my ears be up for elections this year, thing that I’ll definitely remember ent show performance, a road I looked at each in shock and in itself.” Visit projectalive.org and it’s important to know for the rest of my life.” filled with many bumps. squealed when we realized what to donate or find out more about what positions exactly will SGA has hosted the talent Eusse plans to transfer to an- was happening. other ways you can help. be voted on, as information show annually for more than other school next year, so she on local election is far scarcer eight years, and this year’s show, wanted to make her last year at than for state or federal elec- emceed by senior SGA presidents Heritage count in whatever ways tions. From state senate to city Dominique Cunningham and she could. One of those ways council, Heritage students of Nicolas Sweet, featured a wide was through a talent show per- One of Heritage’s own voting age will have to choose variety of performances, includ- formance – so she posted on her between many candidates this ing returning competitor junior Snapchat story asking if anyone vying for city council August and November. Jiayong Lu on the traditional Chi- wanted to perform a duet with Asa Zaretsky | Political Correspondent listening is the number one trait Most of the State Senate nese “zheng,” freshman Cole Ho- her, and Perez stepped up im- [email protected] a public official should have.” and State House seats will not lifield with an original beatboxing mediately. “Every year in middle With elections coming up In his time as a reporter, be in serious contention this routine, two electric guitar solos, school I used to sing with my gui- soon, whether primaries in Au- Sortal was most noted for series year, as Broward is solidly a punk rock band performance tar for the talent show, and I’ve gust or generals in November, where he helped educate parents Democratic and almost all of and the classic piano-vocal duet, had a little voice nagging at me members of the Heritage com- on their child’s -water safety. the incumbents are not term among others. to do it at Heritage,” Perez said. munity have been gearing up He hopes to bring that same limited yet. However, House Cunningham even considered The duo discussed possible songs to participate in the political focus on local issues to the city District 93, which stretches performing herself – singing Be- and eventually chose “Waving process. In the past students council, where his priorities will from Hollywood to Boca Ra- yoncé’s “I Was Here” as a trib- Through a Window.” have gone to debates, volun- be better conducted meetings, ton, is facing a competitive ute to the end of her four years “The lyrics really resonate teered in campaigns, and worked fiscal responsibility, natural di- election between Republican at Heritage – but decided against with the whole high school expe- for politicians. saster preparedness and engage- George Moraitis and Demo- it in favor of the emcee position. rience,” Eusse said of their song However, this may be the first ment with teens. crat Emma Collum. This dis- While Eusse and Perez came out selection. “Most people, at some time a member of our community “For 30 years as a journalist trict was a narrow Trump vic- on top, Holifield took second, point in high school, feel alone has run for political office. Nick I’ve had to take information from tory in 2016, and Democrats and the punk rock band, consist- and out of place. But what I don’t Sortal, father of alum Aaron Sor- all sides and put it into words,” might have a chance of flip- ing of juniors Eduardo Giralt and think people realize is that they tal, has lived in Plantation for 25 he said. ping it this November. In mu- Ian Laor and sophomore Jayson aren’t alone, and there are people years, and he hasn’t sat still. Sortal also believes that his nicipal elections, the cities of Verebay, placed third. around them feeling the same From working for years as time as a Heritage parent will be Cooper City, Coral Springs, Giralt coincidentally loneliness. a writer at the Sun Sentinel to important in his political career, Dania Beach, Davie, Hal- placed third in last year’s show You’re never alone. You helping at the Patriot Post, Sortal “Heritage is a place where the landale Beach, Hollywood, as well, albeit with different band just have to look around has been active in the Plantation culture is we want to catch kids Lauderdale Lakes, Lauder- members. This year, with Verebay and you’ll find people going community for years. This year, doing something right, compared hill, Margate, North Lauder- on drums and Laor on backup through the same feeling.” Sortal has decided to run for to other schools I’ve been at, it’s dale, Oakland Park, Parkland, Plantation City Council. an encouraging place. They have Plantation, Pompano Beach, Students compete in South He believes his experi- high expectations, and I want to Southwest Ranches, Tamarac, ence as a journalist has pre- bring that attitude to the city as Sunrise, West Park, Weston pared him well for the job, a whole.” and Wilton Manors will be Florida piano competion perform their piece from memory, “I’ve covered community news Due to the way elections are having elections. Some have Angela Lin | Co-assistant Editor and judges rate their pieces using in South Broward and thought if structured, Sortal doesn’t know all positions up for voters, [email protected] a range from poor to superior. I can take some of the ideas I’ve until June which at-large seat some only have the mayor or Piano is more than just a hobby Those who receive superior on found and apply them to Planta- he’ll be running for in Novem- city council. To learn more- for students who take piano class their pieces can compete at the tion, I can do something mean- ber, but he hopes that voters will about the details on which at school. These Piano Honors State Competition. ingful, something that matters. give him the chance to make sure candidates are running, check students put in hours of practice Kolondra and Paixao both [Journalism] also made me a Plantation stays on a good path. out your city’s website. It’s to compete in the annual Florida earned superiors for their perfor- really good listener, and to me likely that there will also be Vocal Association Solo and En- mances and Yu earned an excel- primaries, or first rounds, for semble District Competition. lent. Kolondra and Paixao will most of these municipal elec- Seniors Andrew Kolondra Jr. now advance to the State Com- tions on Aug. 28, and given and Cindy Jiuqing Yu and fresh- petition where students will go how low turnout these elec- man Rita Paixao competed at the through a similar process. tions usually are, it’s vital to competition Feb. 10 at Dillard “It felt great to receive such vote. You don’t know if an High School for the Arts. a high praise after working on election will be decided by Students first choose two something wholeheartedly for 2,000 or two votes sometimes, pieces of piano repertoire from months. I had spent countless and making an informed vote the Intermediate-Advanced level hours playing certain passages can seriously change your list in September. They practiced over and over again that gave me area for the better. If you’re their pieces and received critique trouble, and to see it work out in too young to vote, you can still from Mr. Stratos Argyriou and the end was worth all of the hard make a difference by learning Ms. Hannah Rariden on how to work,” said Paixao. about the election and inform- perfect their pieces almost every ing people who can vote. day. At the competition, students IPATRIOTPOST.COM PATRIOT POST FEBRUARY 2018 B5 OPINION Cat. 3 RumorNatural has it that Tide selection PODs are being discontinued. at its However, finest one of our staff writers is here to dispell that myth and provide the truth. Hurricane Andrew BY ANDREW (AJ) KOLONDRA Maia Fernandez Baigun | Staff Writer “What should Tide PODs be used and two teens have died from de- An investigation by Tide ques- Socialism ≠ happiness [email protected] for? DOING LAUNDRY. Noth- tergent ingestion and the Ameri- tioned the integrity of the screen- Consider a class of 20 students. First, it was the cinnamon ing else. Eating a Tide POD is a can Association of Poison Control shotted tweet and because of the If each student’s grade on a test is challenge and the gallon chal- BAD IDEA,” the brand tweeted Centers have received more than formatting of the tweet, it ap- individual, students know they will lenge. Then came the hot pepper on Jan. 12, 2018. 12,300 calls reporting exposure/ peared to be fake. be rewarded for studying. Some will challenge, the banana peel chal- In 2015, the brand addressed ingestion of the pods. Around 700 Like many of the other “chal- study, and some won’t; each group lenge, the fire challenge, the duct a situation when toddlers looked of these calls resulted in “moder- lenges,” the Tide Pods challenge will thus pass or fail based on the tape challenge and, now, the Tide at the brightly colored pods and ate” or “severe” risk to the per- follows the same unintelligent and amount of work they put in – indi- pod challenge. thought of them as food. Tide then son’s health, the CDC reported. ignorant guidelines. Just because vidual incentive. This scenario rep- As one of the more danger- began coating the pods in a chemi- Recently, a fake tweet captured some people are unintelligent (and resents the central idea behind capi- ous internet-fueled challenges, the cal substance that would taste bad the attention of many. “We regret even stupid) does not mean that a talism: that humans run on incentive. Tide Pod challenge involves film- to the toddlers. However, this does to inform you, we will be remov- brand should have to take respon- Now let’s say the grade on said ing yourself (or a friend) biting into not seem to stop teenagers. ing Tide Pods from shelves start- sibility. Even though the tweet test is communal. All grades are av- one (or more) Tide detergent pods. The trend became more popu- ing February 1st. It’s been a good was fake, Tide has taken to social eraged and every student receives Enough people jumped on this cra- lar with the new year, and conse- run, but we can’t risk lives over media to discourage this challenge that new average score – say, a C – zy bandwagon to cause numerous quently, hospitals started seeing having clean clothes,” tweeted an and attempt to stop it. even though some students pass and life-threatening injuries and Tide more and more injuries related to anonymous user under the name some fail. Students would presum- addressing the situation publically. this challenge. So far, six adults of the brand. ably not study as hard next time if they knew that the reward for their work would be redistributed to those Choosing life skills one book at a time who put in less work, or none at all. Kelly Taylor | News Editor spark individual interest inspires students depending on their in- classics, if students have no in- The hardworking students in the [email protected] deeper thoughts and connec- terests. Guided by teachers, stu- terest they will not get as much class eventually recognize their work Assigned independent reading tions as the students care more dents can make well-informed out of the books because they do earns them nothing, and gradually has taken root in attempts to en- about their readings. Similarly, decisions about the books they not have the same appreciation the class average drops until it bot- courage a love of reading in stu- if students read books that in- want to read. for the literary pieces in question. toms out. At this point, no one stud- dents. However, many students spire them personally, more With so many students choos- Nevertheless, studying classical ies, and everyone fails. This scenar- see independent reading as just meaningful conversations will ing their own books, teacher in- pieces of literature can continue io, at its most basic, is communism another homework assignment to come from what the students feel teraction in their pupils’ reading in the classroom regardless of – and its cousin, socialism. complete and may even come to passionate about. becomes more complicated as student choices for independent Most people know communism resent it. Although the students they need to have read the books reading books. doesn’t work. As such, few well- A love of literature starts would not read the same books, in order to fully engage with Giving students the choice of known U.S. politicians have run on with a book that students love. thought-provoking conversations their students. Possible solutions what to read stimulates indepen- the platform of communism since As everyone has different inter- could still take place in the class- that accommodate both teachers dent thinking and requires mak- the fall of the USSR. However, 2016 ests and tastes in books, choos- rooms as students have their own and students include allowing ing an active decision as opposed Democratic presidential candidate ing independent reading novels takes on literary aspects that may students to pick from a list of to passively submitting to deci- Bernie Sanders based his platform should be allowed, at least to a relate to other books chosen by books with options from different sions made for them. Necessary on socialism, which many claim is certain extent. their peers. genres that teachers have read. for the rest of their adult lives, communism with extra steps. Some argue that given the Throughout the process of While this may hinder student the ability to make decisions pro- Merriam-Webster defines com- opportunity to choose their own picking their own books, teach- interest in some regards, at least motes independent thinkers and munism as “a system in which goods books, students will not pick ers looking to challenge their it would give them some options. encourages students to not rely are owned in common and are avail- challenging material. But en- students should recommend Despite the instruction- solely upon others. able to all as needed” and socialism gaging in literary pieces that particular books for individual al and insightful nature of as “any of various economic and political theories advocating collec- tive or governmental ownership and administration of the means of pro- HoursAmber Bhutta | Co-Assistant Editor forsuperintendent, hours said the require- Save to be safe duction and distribution of goods.” I [email protected] ment had been “institutionalized The importance of developing good financial traits is challenge you to spot the difference. For some students, the 120 for such a long time, that the stu- essential to becoming independent. Read what our opin- People know communism does community service hour require- dents know this is an expectation ion editor has to say about opening a savings account. not work. And as dictionary defini- ment serves as little more than the district has” of them. tions, communism and socialism are an obstacle keeping them from a “The only feedback is posi- Kristen Quesada | Opinion Editor opposed to in a piggy bank at almost interchangeable terms. Why, shiny gold gown, a cap bearing a tive,” he said. ‘It connects the kids [email protected] home. Savings accounts are of- then, according to a 2016 Gallup tassel and a diploma marking the to the community, and our kids From birthday money to ten free to open, and with the poll, do 35 percent of Americans finish line. This prompts some have told us that being connected babysitting earnings, the like- accumulation of interest, you’ll still view socialism favorably? administrators across the country is important.” Intent aside, students lihood is that most teens have be earning more money just for One argument for socialism that to question mandatory who fulfill their hour some money in their posses- leaving it alone. A savings ac- likely leads to this is that Nordic community service, requirements give sion. What to do with this mon- count helps set aside tempta- countries are the happiest, thanks to using the rationale back to the com- ey, however, is the big chal- tions that may make you waste socialism. That comes from an oft- that service hours munity and help lenge. Instead of blowing all your money and helps you plan cited and confusedly worded UN have lost their true others, an activity your money on material things, for the future. study. Gallup conducted a simpler purpose if students treat they may not have it may be wiser to put that cash As for why savings ac- one with a similar goal; they essen- community service in the otherwise involved into a savings account. counts are relevant to you, it’s tially asked people “are you happy?” same way they treat a P.E. themselves in. Put in simple terms, a sav- important to begin saving from and allowed them to respond “yes” requirement or mandatory Senior Karen Lu has ings account is a bank account a young age. By saving money or “no.” This approach resulted in Fine Arts credit. put in over 1000 commu- that earns interest over time. early on, you build an economic Paraguay coming out on top as the “The community service nity service hours around With this account, you can de- padding for your future self. happiest; no Nordic countries placed boom began a while back, the school and the posit money for safekeeping Setting your money aside in in the top ten. It is likely these na- and it looked right and community. While and withdraw funds when nec- a savings account gives you tions will drop lower on the list as, felt real,” said Bruce J. she was originally essary. Deposited money a sense of independence eventually, they bottom out, just as in Poch, vice president skeptical of the 320 can’t be misplaced or while also teaching good the class example. and dean of admis- community service affected by physical financial habits. The The simple truth is that no eco- sions at Pomona hour requirement disaster and is money in the account nomic system is perfect. Commu- College in California. (Graphic/Kristen Quesada) for scholarship federally insured. belongs to you, and nism and socialism end up with “Now it’s devolved into a students at Ameri- Although tracking it your- everyone poor and no one happy lot of kids just punching a ticket. It can Heritage, she eventually found interest is self and (where Scandinavia is heading), but turns my stomach a little bit.” community service becoming a normally properly capitalism leads to economic dispar- While Poch may believe com- prominent part of her life. minis- main- ities between rich and poor. Which munity service has morphed into “I don’t know if I would’ve put cule, your taining would you prefer, a country with little more than a box to check off, in the same time and effort had money it builds incentives to wealth creation that he fails to realize that intentions the hours not been required,” Lu will still be essential skills has both rich and poor, or one that aside, students are still giving back said. “But I realized how much I earning more required for doesn’t reward hard work and results to their community. enjoyed helping others and in that in the bank as the future. in everyone sharing in the poverty Richard J. Hawkins, the way, the requirement helped me.” (Graphic/Kristen Quesada) and misery? See Venezuela before William Floyd school district making your decision.

B5 February 2018-2.indd 1 2/26/18 1:22 PM IPATRIOTPOST.COM B6 PATRIOT POST FEBRUARY 2018 Opinion The decline of whitewashing Kayla Rubenstein | Staff Writer roles for actors to play and the and actresses who are Chinese, also in the TV adaptation. The The snowflake [email protected] actors themselves. Originally, like the characters themselves. actors portraying the beloved BY VANESSA RYALS Whitewashing is a negative if there was a character, for in- Another movie staying true to characters follow the book, with Don’t submit to patriarchal term associated with the use of stance, who was Asian, a white ethnicities is “Moana,” with the the ethnicities matching. religious practices white actors to portray characters actor would have a much greater Hawaiian characters being por- TV shows are also featur- To stand in solidarity with of different ethnicities. While this chance of winning the role than trayed by Hawaiian actors. The ing a more diverse cast, such as hijabi women, many of whom plague has swept the Hollywood an Asian actor. transition to a more diverse array “Thirteen Reasons Why” and are often made the targets of industry for years, new films, TV Some examples of this in- of characters is present in not only “Riverdale.” Both of these shows vicious attacks spurred on by shows and novels show a prom- clude Angelina Jolie as Mariane movies, but books, too. exemplify the positive shift away anti-Muslim hate groups, the ising shift from all white to a Pearl in “A Mighty Heart” and Take Cassandra Clare’s “New from whitewashing. Muslim Student Association blend of multicultural characters Mickey Rooney as Mr. Yunioshi York Times” bestselling series As time and views progress, (MSA) sponsored World Hijab and actors. in “Breakfast at Tiffany’s.” “The Mortal Instruments” for so does variety in movies, books Day (WHD) on campus Feb. Picture any classic movie. Not Now, characters are being por- example. In this series, there and TV shows. At the rate the 1. At the club’s first meeting, a single lead character was any- trayed by actors who match are characters who are Asian, shift is moving, it won’t be long members, regardless of religion thing but white. However, cur- their ethnic identity. African, Hispanic and Cauca- until whitewashing is completely and gender, were encouraged to rent popular movies have more For instance, the new “Mulan” sian. They are not only a blend a thing of the past. sport a head covering to spread and more diversity, in both the live action remake is using actors of cultures in the books, but awareness of Islamophobia. But the practice of women cov- ering their hair is not exclusive to Islam. #Bopo does not endorse obesity A passage from the New Olivia Lloyd | Guest Writer traits that are maligned by a overweight and love yourself it is up to you, but that change Testament, 1 Corinthians 11:3- [email protected] society that demands perfec- without promoting obesity. Ac- should not be motivated by un- 16, states “every wife who In the #bodypositivity move- tion. Most people have felt a ceptance does not mean resis- realistic societal expectations, prays with her head uncov- ment that has permeated so- degree of shame or self-dep- tance to change. It means loving but rather by a personal, positive ered dishonors her head… For cial media, many people are recation about some physical yourself regardless of, or rather, desire to change. a man ought not to cover his jumping on board to promote characteristic of theirs. because of your physical traits. Negative thoughts cannot head, since he is the image and body positivity. The #bopo movement origi- Changing the trait that you yield positive results. We can- glory of God, but woman is the However, some dissenters nated as an aloe to soothe the dislike does not always solve not change ourselves until we glory of man.” have countered the movement internal wounds that society the issue. accept who we are and process In traditional Jewish com- with the assertion that body has inflicted when it comes to Sometimes, an attempt to that peacefully. munities, women wear head positivity is just complacency external appearances. Dissent- lose weight, motivated by self- coverings (or sheitels) af- with obesity. This prompts the ers of the movement claim that it hatred of your “fat” body, can ter marriage. It is a practice question: What is the line be- endorses obesity, but this is not lead to eating disorders stemming from the Sotah, a tween embracing your body the case. or habits that are even ritual in which women sus- and also treating it with care by It is entirely possible to ac- more unhealthy both pected of adultery have their eating well? cept your body image, whether physically and emotion- heads uncovered by a priest First, it is necessary to dis- that be “skinny” or “fat,” while ally than remaining the before establishing their guilt cuss the origins of the #bopo at the same time striving to lead same weight. or innocence. movement, and how it encom- a healthy lifestyle. Telling peo- Accepting your fat rolls As with Judaism and Chris- passes more than simply look- ple they should love themselves does not mean you condone tianity, Islam emphasizes a cult ing past someone’s weight. The does not mean they should ac- obesity. It means you do not of modesty among its follow- movement inverts imperfections cept their own obesity. allow the mentally detrimen- ers. For some, hijab is worn and highlights them as human Promoting self-love regard- tal stigmas of fat shaming out of duty to Allah. For oth- characteristics, rather than flaws. less of weight is not the same to influence your emotional ers, it is simply an expression This includes “flaws” such as allowing your health to be well-being. It means that you of religious or cultural iden- as cellulite, acne, fat rolls, body cast by the wayside because understand what your body is. (Graphic/Maia Fernandez Baigun) tity and pride. Regardless of hair, scars and other external weight loss is bad. You can be Whether or not you try to change motivation, there are inherent problems in submitting to fun- damentally patriarchal religion. Is bribery the right kind of motivation? That the standard for “mod- Sammy Rosenthal | Staff Writer Whether students are bribed that will make or break your if at all, for you to say, “I stud- esty” was set by men, and en- [email protected] to simply finish chores around semester grade. Knowing you ied.” However, with a cash prize abled by others who feared so- “I’ll give you $20 if you read the house or to call a relative, need to do well, your parents of- at stake, you suddenly gain cial repercussion, is the issue. this article.” If this statement each task has one main constant: fer you $50 if you acquire a B the self-discipline and drive to Wearing a head-covering for were true, any sane individual the only reason you would be or higher on the test. With this achieve the required grade on religious purposes only further would accept it in a heartbeat. “wasting” your time to accom- reward at stake, you actually put the test to obtain the money. The perpetuates the misogynist be- However as you read, the only plish the task at hand is because in the time to concentrate and effect of bribery goes beyond lief that women are not “pure” thought lingering in your mind you want the reward. For ex- learn the material just enough motivating someone to study in or worthy of divine acceptance would be the end prize, and you ample, instead of cleaning your to receive the minimum require- exchange for their reward. It in- unless they are covered. wouldn’t be reading carefully to room for the sake of being orga- ment of a B. After test day, stead robs one of a basic level That recent protests by expand your knowledge. This is nized and sanitary, you only do you find out you succeeded in of responsibility, integrity, and women in Iran against compul- one example of many in which it for the money. earning the B and collect your self-discipline. sory hijab have let to multiple students are offered rewards for Bringing these examples into cash reward. This may not seem like a big arrests, and proponents still try completion of a task, otherwise the context of school, imagine Without a bribe, you only deal now, in the future it may to argue that wearing the gar- known as bribery. you have a major biology test apply yourself to study enough, result in greater consequences. ment is a choice, is the issue. By accepting bribes as a student Even in “free society,” is wear- will not prepare you for your fu- ing anything a choice when the ture. There will not always be a pressure to conform is so large No more pants rants, please prize hanging above your head as to rule out any option not to? Joanne Haner | Asst. Online Editor to inspire you. When that time I believe there are better [email protected] especially common among those original problem. The reason comes, you will not be mental- ways to fight Islamophobia If you haven’t noticed, the who purchased the patched shorts behind new shorts is essentially ly prepared to maintain a good while also combating misog- uniform office has made a this school year. the same reason for another re- work ethic and self-discipline. yny. Start by educating par- change in the girls’ uniform From a completely objective design. If students had not tried Hopefully, you took the time ents and peers on the ways in shorts -- again. The shorts no point of view, the reasoning be- to go around the rules -- not to focus and carefully read each which the United States has longer have patches on the lower hind the new change is logical. once, but twice -- we would not of word of this article, and, as and continues to destabilize left leg with the Heritage em- The previous change to the shorts have to buy shorts designed to a result, gain new knowledge. the Middle East. If you are blem; instead, the Heritage em- proved ineffective, as the patch avoid inappropriate lengths. However, if you skimmed out in public, speak up if you blem is embroidered directly was simply an iron-on and could Students will be permit- through this article to receive witness another person being onto the cloth. come off easily. As a result, girls ted to wear any of the “old” your $20 for “reading,” I can harassed or humiliated for “ap- While many students have were removing the patches, hem- shorts -- including the patched assure you that there is no cash pearing” Muslim or speaking a yet to notice this change, those ming their shorts, and putting the shorts -- for an extra year. Don’t prize, neither today nor when foreign tongue. who have noticed have already patches back on their now shorter be mad; instead, learn from you’re in the real world on Don’t weaken your expressed concern in regards to school uniforms. your mistakes and don’t hem your own. stance on one cause just to being forced to purchase new Students failed to learn from your shorts. support another. shorts again; this concern is this attempted solution to the IPATRIOTPOST.COM PATRIOT POST FEBRUARY 2018 D17B7 Opinion The effects of too much TV time Sammy Rosenthal | Staff Writer control of how much he or she choose to sit on the couch for With hundreds of studies re- on the same topic. Whom- [email protected] watches. According to “The endless hours watching mul- garding the negative effects of ever the conversation may be 96.5 percent of American New York Times,” Americans tiple programs, hence the name television, it is easy to disregard with, television has the power families own a TV set as of watch an average of approxi- “couch potato.” any positive features that it may to influence people and spark 2017, according to the Nielsen mately five hours of television TV can also deprive individ- provide. One positive effect can social interaction. Company. In today’s day and each day, which can be de- uals of sleep without them being be seen most often in viewers of In essence, with television age with technology so wide- structive to one’s health in the aware of it. The bright screen popular programs. being a main component in dai- spread across the world, tele- long run. emits an artificial light that pre- Popular shows such as ly life, it is important for view- vision plays a major role in Specifically, obesity can re- vents the brain from producing “Riverdale” have the power to ers to watch in moderation, such everyone’s lives, but is this sult from watching too much the hormone melatonin, which unite people and spark conver- as one or two hours a day. In this role detrimental to one’s over- television. Why? Television makes you tired. As a result, as sation, which can lead to friend- case, viewers will be able to ex- all health or can it actually eats up people’s time that could you watch your favorite show ships. When people analyze the perience the positive effects of be beneficial? be used to perform physical late at night, you are actually latest episode in a popular se- television; however, watching In most cases, TV can prove activity by going outside or disabling yourself from receiv- ries together, they are interested more than five hours daily may harmful to someone who loses exercising. However, people ing a healthy amount of sleep. in hearing others’ perspectives lead to poor sleep and obesity. Who should be choosing speech topics? any potential to go above and mation for choosing possible Action for Childhood Arrivals students who do not consider STUDENTS beyond the bare minimum. speech topics. (DACA). Although it is un- themselves political, writing SHOULD HAVE Allowing students to weigh The majority of this year’s derstandable to create a list of the same essay would be tortur- in when deciding their speech speech topics are heavily po- topics regarding current events ous and boring. A VOICE topics would prove to be a more litical; topics included contro- that students will ultimately Last year, the speech top- Joanne Haner | Asst. Online Editor effective and subtle method for versies such as net neutrality, need to understand later in life, ics presented a slightly larger [email protected] learning how to research and climate change and Deferred it is also important to contain range of topics; many were in- While the annual speech as- persuade. It would also give a variety of subjects to suit deed political, but there were signment is created with the in- students who are interested the variety of students who also choices that were less as- tention of pushing students out in a particular topic the will eventually find the sociated with politics, such of their comfort zones, a stu- opportunity to research list in their hands. as the controversy regarding dent is more likely to produce and explore the subject Some individuals electronic versus physical text- higher quality work when he in depth. consider themselves books or advertisements of or she is passionate about the A simple poll con- more political than harmful products to children. topic of the assignment. ducted at the be- others, so said in- Interest is key when writing When students lacks inter- ginning of the dividuals would a paper or speech. Satisfying est in a course, their motivation academic year love the idea of such a diverse body of students level is low. This reflects in asking for areas writing their an- is not an easy task, but allowing the quality of their work; said of interest from nual papers on a members of the student body to student may do well enough to students would controversial topic express their interests would earn a passing grade, but the be an easy method from the political motivate them to produce more lack of interest often blocks of collecting infor- agenda. However, for high-quality work.

other skill. To prac- The speech topics The best weapon to have in TEACHERS tice this skill, one may not be the first your arsenal is the weapon of must be challenged choice to argue for the investigation. The analysis of KNOW BEST past one’s own per- student, and that’s a a topic, any topic, will be the Katherine Quesada | Co-Editor ceived ability. While good thing. If we, as a best resource to utilize in every [email protected] training for competi- (Graphic/Joanne Haner) student body, only re- area of your life, college and be- Speech is essential to exis- tion, an athlete does not con- searched and educated ourselves yond. The ability to be present- tence. We use it every day to form to his or her own exercises Teacher-chosen speech top- on the things we are interested ed with a topic and construct a greet, bid farewell and express nor practice schedule, he or she ics take kids out of their comfort in or “relevant topics” pushed strong argument in favor of your our opinions. More often than is tested by a coach, forced to go zones and expose them to new by the media, we would be lost opinion not only advances your not, our opinions are met with beyond perhaps what his or her areas of study, presenting stu- in a world of complacency out cognitive development but also other and opposite opinions, mind believed was possible. dents with a chance to explore of ignorance. your agenda. and agreeing to disagree is not Similarly, a teacher must their own opinions on the mat- We need to learn to stop Thus, when choosing a our first choice; hence, we see challenge students, push them ter. A well-rounded mind only believing what others say and speech topic, approach each the real importance of speech. beyond their boundaries and comes from venturing into new start looking for the truth re- unknown with an open mindset The art of debating, or argu- force them to explore new areas spheres of thought, and frankly, gardless of subjective impor- of education, and, who knows, ing an opinion, is a craft that of thought. This is where the most students will not venture tance -- and this is exactly what you may end up knowing more must be cultivated, such as any speech project comes in. on their own. speech teaches. than CNN.

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SelfAlthough it can be challengingcare to stick to aor strict schedule self of sleeping and scare studying (likely due to abundant extracurriculars, tests and other time-consuming activities), these tips to improve your studying and sleeping habits may help.

Carrie Kuecks | Features Editor [email protected] 1. Keep a consistent schedule. Even if you are unable to achieve the recommended number of hours of sleep for teenagers (nine hours according to the Nationwide Children’s Hospital), maintaining a consistent schedule is ex- tremely beneficial and can allow you to sleep better. According to the Huffington Post, “Keeping a consistent daily schedule— where you eat, start working and go outside around the same time each day—is associated with better sleep.” 2. Try to get at least five hours of sleep a night. For some nine hours of sleep each night may seem unachievable. However, getting at least five hours of sleep has extremely positive effects for your body and can lead to a longer life. A study at Stockholm University showed that people who slept less than five hours per night had a faster rate of mortality than others. (Graphic/Katherine Quesada)

3. Review test material in the morning. Spending time studying nights before an exam is extremely important. However, if you have time the morning of the exam to do additional prep, this may be better. Science shows your brain peaks in the morning, and reviewing study material in the morning can ensure that the information will be fresh in your mind. According to Steve Kay, professor of molecular and computational biology at the University of Southern California, “Our body temperatures start to rise just before we wake up in the morning and continue to increase through midday.” Medical Daily adds that the “gradual increase in body temperature means that our working memory, alertness, and concentration also gradually improve, peaking at about mid-morning.”

4. Studying multiple subjects in one sitting is beneficial. Although many think it is best to study one subject for a long period of time during one sitting, research proves the opposite. It is important to space out the material for various subjects during one sitting. According to the New York Times, “Varying the type of material studied in a single sitting — alternating, for example, among vocabulary, reading and speaking in a new language — seems to leave a deeper impression on the brain than does concentrating on just one skill at a time.” Don’t be a chicken, own a chicken Angela Lin | Co-Assistant Editor Stacy that are soft and docile. family bought four chickens [email protected] Lloyd feeds her chickens chick- because of the appeal of home- When thinking about pets, en feed which contains seeds grown eggs. In a few months, dogs and cats usually come to and corn, and special feed when they had up to 20 chickens, mind. However, for junior Ol- she wants them to lay eggs. however some died because of ivia Lloyd and senior Nithya Both chickens lay eggs —about “natural selection.” Kasarla, they think of their one per day. However, Pristina Besides this unfortunate chickens and the good and bad passed away about a month ago. event, Kasarla has also had experiences that come with Silkies live to seven to nine a traumatic experience with owning this unconventional pet. years old. Stacy is currently 10- her chickens. Despite neighborhood restric- 11 months old. Since there was an overpopu- tions about owning chickens, “Pristina was more loving. lation of chickens, Kasarla’s fa- Lloyd and Kasarla defy the odds When I sat down, she would hop ther butchered several chickens in their backyards. onto my knee and flap up, and I and made curry and served it as would pet her,” Lloyd said. dinner, unbeknownst to Kasarla. Olivia Lloyd Kasarla currently owns sev- Owning chickens hadn’t even Nithya Kasarla en chickens. “I don’t give them come to mind for Olivia Lloyd Senior Nithya Kasarla’s any affection. I just open the until her brother suggested it. chickens are more of a source pen and feed them. Sometimes CRAZY CHICKIES: Junior Olivia Lloyd loved showing off both of her Her family adopted two Silkie of eggs than pets. In her they chase me and my dog,” chickens, Pristina and Stacy. She continues to take many pictures of her chick- chickens named Pristina and sophomore year, Kasarla’s Kasarla said. en, Stacy today. (Photo/Olivia Lloyd) The interesting history of Groundhog Day Alyssa Herzbrun | One Pager Editor the longer winter would be. Phil is cared for by members of the greatest track record. After- predictions? He has only been [email protected] Candlemas was celebrated on the Punxsutawney Groundhog all, what do groundhogs really correct about 39 percent of the Feb. 2 which was the midpoint Club inner circle. This club is know about making weather time since 1887. Punxsutawney Phil says between the winter solstice and responsible for planning the an- to expect six more weeks the spring equinox and deemed nual Groundhog Day ceremony. of winter. a means of determining how Inner circle members prepare In 1723, the Delaware In- much longer winter would be. two scrolls. dians moved to Punxsutawney, If the sun came out Feb. 2, One scroll proclaims six Pa. The Delawares’ considered the citizens of Punxsutawney more weeks of winter and one groundhogs respected ances- could expect six more weeks of proclaims an early spring. tors. They believed all Indians winter. At some point, it was de- On the morning of Feb. 2, began life as animals on Mother termined that an animal would Punxsutawney Phil emerg- Earth before beginning their cast a shadow if the sun would es from his burrow on lives as men. appear on Candlemas Day. Gobblers Knob. When German settlers came Germans originally chose In “Groundhogese,” the lan- to live in Punxsutawney in the hedgehogs to predict the guage spoken by groundhogs, 1700s, they brought their cus- length of winter but quickly he declares whether he has or toms and traditions. One of adopted the groundhog be- has not seen his shadow. those traditions was known as cause they were so plentiful The president of the inner Candlemas Day. During Can- in Pennsylvania. circle, the only one who can “in- dlemas, clergy would distribute The first official Ground- terpret” Phil’s language, makes candles that were needed for hog Day was celebrated in Phil’s proclamation known the winter. Tradition held that the United States and Canada to the world. Unfortunately, the longer the candles burned, in 1887. Today, Punxsutawney Punxsutawney Phil doesn’t have IPATRIOTPOST.COM PATRIOT POST FEBRUARY 2018 C9 Features Everyone Has a Story: GABRIELLA INCHAUSTI

(Photos submitted by Gabriella Inchausti) In the spirit of Valentine’s appreciates her family and the to play today in the school’s or- (NJHS), Inchausti also enjoys Day, we decided to initiate a cam- time she spendswith them. chestra. Wanting to further ex- community service. pus-wide pick-up line contest. In “I look up to my fam- plore different types of music, she “I like volunteering because an absolutely unsuspicious man- ily because they are all creative, also joined chorus this semester. it is a fun way to experience dif- Amber Bhutta | Co-Assistant Editor ner, we left a shoebox along the thoughtful and love to try new Motivated by her love of mu- ferent things while also helping [email protected] canal in front of the kitchen with things,” she said. Inchausti be- sic, Inchausti also recently attend- people,” Inchausti said. Inchausti Angela Lin | Co-Assistant Editor a sign asking students to leave lieves she has inherited her fam- ed a Panic! At the Disco concert spends much of her time cultivat- [email protected] their best pick-up lines and their ily’s inquisitive nature and drive and considered it as one of the ing her passion for helping oth- We are on a mission: to names. To our surprise, students to partake in new activities. most influential experiences she ers as she volunteers at Flamingo prove to you, our reader, that enthusiastically responded, fill- “If I had to describe myself in has ever had. Gardens where she works in the everyone, and we do mean ev- ing the box to the brim with pick- one word, it would be curious,” “It was definitely the best arts and crafts room. eryone, has a story within them, up lines ranging from cheesy Inchausti said. As an only child, show I’ve ever seen and one of Though unsure as to what she both unique and interesting. to questionable. Inchausti often finds herself with the most amazing experiences wants to pursue after high school, Cue our monthly feature EHAS: Ultimately, we chose our top the freedom to explore wherever I’ve ever had,” she said. Inchausti is sure that she will con- Everyone Has A Story, where three favorites and had The Patri- her curiosity leads her. Her love of music aside, tinue to play violin and piano. two Patriot Post staffers set off ot Post staff vote for our winner. One result of her explora- Inchausti’s curiosity has also led on a quest to find and extensive- Eighth grader Gabriella Inchausti tion lies in her passion for mu- her to join the girls JV softball ly interview a Heritage student won by an overwhelming major- sic. Even as a wide-eyed toddler, team in seventh grade. She still at random to prove that every- ity with her line “Are you my self- Inchausti found herself captivated participates in the sport today, one does, in fact, have a story. esteem? Because I’ve been look- by different types of melodies and practicing twice a week on Tues- ing everywhere for you.” began taking piano lessons at the days and Thursdays. Born in Miami in 2003, age of five. “I like how there is a mix of Inchausti has lived in Florida for “I’ve always loved the idea running, throwing and catching. I her entire life and has attended of making music myself, and feel like it is very entertaining,” American Heritage since piano allows me to do just that,” Inchausti said. “Are you my appendix? Be-preschool. Though she said. A member of the cause I have a funny feeling in she has no sib- In addition to playing the pia- National Junior lings, Inchausti no, Inchausti picked up the violin Honor Society my stomach that I should take in first grade and continues you out.” - freshman Mary Abi-Karam “My mom always told me to fol- low my dreams so I’m going to follow you.” - sophomore Christina Knowles “I’m not an organ donor but I’ll be happy to give you my heart.” - sophomore Sara Soterakis

“Do you know where I got these biceps? Lifting children out of poverty.” - junior Nicolas Menendez “Do you have a name or can I call you mine?” - eighth grader Emily LeGette

(Graphics/Katherine Quesada) C10 Campus Environment: C11

Where’s the water? How we affect our world “AP Environmental Science (APES) has changed not only my view on the environment and our treatment of it, but also A look into nuclear energy A look into South Africa’s water crisis “AP Environmental Science has changed my perspective how we learn science material in the classroom. APES allows Kenzo Kimura | Staff Writer With multiple natural and hu- at age 14, suggests burning on how my life has impacted the environment. Prior to taking students who have no knowledge or tons of knowledge of [email protected] man disasters linked to nuclear the fuel and waste, instead of The government knew this was Lack of irrigation has led crops to the class, I did not quite understand how much of an impact I science to excel. Outside of the education, APES has made With controversial poli- energy, scientists have started to spending money to store it. He a problem and although they die and fruit production to cease. had been making. Now, I have consciously changed some as- me realize how our species is affecting our population. The tics painting our daily news question the links between cli- designed a small reactor at the talked about implementing This, along with limited pects of my lifestyle to have less of an impact such as using less Sloane Kapit | One-Pager Editor push for a healthier environment for, not only other animals, headlines, there’s one top- mate change and nuclear energy. Lawrence Livermore National [email protected] techniques such as desali- water supply have caused an- water and eating less meat. In a world of climate change and but also for our future generations is discussed extensively in ic that seems to be easily According to a report by Laboratory in Livermore, Ca- nization that could help pre- imals to starve. Many house- indecision about what to do about climate change, I believe the classroom, and the documentaries that we watch moti- forgotten: nuclear energy. the Union of Concerned Sci- lif. that he claims is safe, can Every day, you vent the water crisis, they did holds have begun to make trips it is important to try to aid the planet on an individual level.” vate me to save the environment in any way possible. After recent talks regarding entists in June 2017, there are destroy the waste, can run for wake up, brush your nothing about it until now.” twice a month to Newlands - Junior Kaitlyn Seese, AP Environmental Science - Junior Jared Cohen, AP Environmental Science nuclear missile production by “67,000 metric tons of spent 30 years without refueling, teeth, take a shower To put the crisis in perspec- Springs to collect their allotted North Korea, the United States and can power 10,000 homes. and flush the toilet tive, an American resident liters of fresh drinking water. has set up a new framework The reactor he introduced is without a second uses an average of about “Overall, everyone is aware for nuclear production. For called “nuclear fusion.” The thought. Water is a 100 gallons of water per day and conscious of the situation, the United States, the fuel is virtually limitless resource that many of while a resident of Cape Town and it impedes the regular flow production comes in and produces no car- us take for granted, but in Cape is limited to about 13 gallons of everyday life,” Matisonn said. “I’ve developed a greater appreciation “Now I know specifically how humans the form of not only bon or toxic waste. Town, South Africa, time is run- per day. For residents, includ- According to the Washington of many things that I once took for grant- are driving everything on this planet into a How environmental missiles, but also The Lawrence ning out as the city approaches ing family members of senior Post, the water crisis has also be- ed, and I’ve become more conscious of the premature extinction. I have taken steps to renewable energy. Livermore Lab Day Zero, the day this vital re- Yakira Matisonn, this means gun to exacerbate the inherent way I treat the Earth and learned to respect science class reduce my carbon footprint and water use, When discuss- 2017 study has source becomes inaccessible. changing their daily lifestyles. rich-poor divide within the na- our planet that gives us life.” along with educating others about what ing nuclear energy, reported, “While Cape Town is the second Matisonn was born in Cape tion. As many wealthy residents - Junior Aaron Thaler, AP Environmental Science changed my life I know.” studies tend to focus scientists make largest city in South Africa, Town and moved to the Unit- still use water to fill their pools - Senior Jack Gottlieb, AP Environmental Science on the safety regard- fusion reactions boasting 4 million residents. As a ed States at the age of nine. and tend to their lawns, the wa- ing the source. If we all the time, they top international tourist destina- Matisonn’s father, who still ter supply continues to drain, want to look at a prec- don’t have ignition tion, the water crisis ominously lives in Cape Town, is limited affecting the poor who cannot edent for the misuse or the capability to looms over the tourism industry to 90-second showers. Many of afford to pay for such luxuries. “I’ve always cared about climate change like the normal of nuclear energy, we get more energy out and economy of the city. Many Matisonn’s friends take buck- “Cape Town is an incredibly person, but it wasn’t the focal point of my day. Now because don’t have to look as far than is being put in.” tourists are leaving as they do ets into the shower so they can eclectic and diverse city,” Ma- of AP Environment I have been able to reflect on not only my back as Chernobyl in 1986. However, with more not want to put more stress on use the excess water to flush tisonn said. “What I mean by actions but also the actions of the entire global community In March of 2011, Ja- research and funding al- the severe situation and want to the toilets. Rather than using this is that aside from the mul- “Over the summer I decided to become a vegetarian (no and how we do not care about the environment whatsoev- pan’s Fukushima nuclear pow- located to nuclear energy, avoid inconveniences. As report- a hose or going to a car wash, ticultural population that influ- red meat, chicken, fish, etc.). Initially I made this lifestyle de- er. We are all going to suffer from the environmental conse- er plant exploded, causing this problem could be solved ed by CNN, the shortage of water Matisonn’s father fills a small ences architecture, cuisine and cision because I am a big advocate for animal welfare (espe- quences that we’ve placed on our globe and we don’t seem nuclear fuel rods to melt and in the upcoming decades. has resulted from a combination bucket of water to wash his car. the arts, the beaches, moun- cially since I am co-president of PAWS), but APES has taught to care about it. The fact that the ice is melting, water levels raising a nuclear alert of 4-5. nuclear fuel from power plants Although there have been of rapid population growth, a Baths are a luxury of the past, tains and wine farms make you me that this decision is saving energy, lives and water. There- are rising, there’s forest fires in California and we proceed The reason? One week and 3 billion tons of uranium tragic events due to the mis- changing climate and the worst and people with the means feel like you are in different fore, I plan to continue to not eat meat to save animals and to not care about it — to me it’s astonishing. The fact that prior to the incident, the in- waste in the United States.” The use of nuclear energy, more drought in more than a century. to do so take showers only parts of the world, and they help the environment. legislation has yet to be properly installed to safeguard the famous Sendai earthquake problem is not so much the research toward a cleaner and “It is first off and foremost a once a day. The government are all found within one city.” Overall, AP Environment has taught me information that environment from corporations that want to freely put CO2 and tsunami ruptured one of utilization of nuclear energy, safer form of this renewable climate issue,” AP Environmen- has implemented restrictions One can only hope that the most people do not know about the world. Now, I am more in the atmosphere is frightening to me, and considering we the power plants and caused but the impacts of the waste. resource has opened a new tal Science teacher Mr. Osmel on the refilling of swimming government and citizens of conscious of my decisions and try to make smarter choices.” don’t have an EPA that can properly conduct its job is also the release of deadly nuclear Taylor Wilson, the new face of door for humanity’s clean and Rodriguez said. “Although Cape pools, which has caused an im- this multidimensional city will - Senior McKenzie Larson, AP Environmental Science very sad because global climate change matters.” waste into the air, forcing thou- the physics world, who achieved safe future, powered by rings Town is surrounded by ocean, balance in pH levels making display the strength to over- - Junior Emily Irigoyen, AP Environmental Science sands to flee from their homes. nuclear fusion in his garage of heated nuclear plasma. it has been getting less rain. pools unsafe for swimming. come this devastating crisis. How green are you? Take this quiz to find out Start with 10 points. Students art stars recycled material Recycling 11. Do you use low-flow toilets? If yes, +1 point 1. If there’s no recycling bin nearby, do you carry your trash with you until you Sloane Kapit | One-Pager Editor they use to make art,” co-president, senior Andrew Kolondra Jr., find one? If yes, +2 points 12. Do you bring a reusable water bottle to school instead of plastic bot- [email protected] said. The club’s goal is for the contest to bring the adage tles? +1 point Black, Gold & Green, the environmental “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure” to life 2. Do you recycle only if it’s convenient? If yes, +0 points 13. Do you save rainwater at home? +1 point club on campus, held its fourth art contest through art. The club displayed students’ work Feb. 5-9. Students from both Lower and the week of Feb. 5 in the Black Box Theater. Upper School submitted artwork to “Some of the recycled art entries have 3. Do you sometimes throw away recyclables sim- Electricity the contest. The first two years of the been very creative,” club adviser Mrs. ply because you forget to recycle? If yes, –1 point 14. Do you still use old incandescent light bulbs instead of more contest the club welcomed recycled Jennifer Page said. “We had a Statue efficient compact fluorescents, LEDs or halogen bulbs? If yes, art pieces, as members agreed that of Liberty built with milk jugs, a he- 4. Do you never recycle? If yes, –2 points –1 point it would be a fun way to spread licopter from soda cans, and a life- awareness about the impor- size boy made of water bottles.” tance of recycling and reusing. The art contest has fulfilled Water Use 15. Do you leave your electronics plugged into the outlet even Because participants could its mission in allowing students 5. Do you leave the water on when you brush your when they are 100 percent charged? If yes, –1 point only submit recycled art, to express their appreciation teeth? If yes, –1 point the club wasn’t garnering and creativity toward the 16. Do you leave the lights on when you’re not in the room? If the level of participation environment through art. they had hoped, despite The club encourages stu- 6. Do you take showers longer than 20 minutes? If yes, –1 point widespread advertising dents to participate in the yes, –1 point efforts. This prompted contest not only to spread 17. Do you turn your air conditioning off when you’re not at change, as last year, environmental aware- 7. Do you take baths regularly? If yes, –2 points home? If yes, +1 point the club started to wel- ness, but also to help raise come nature-themed money for Project Alive. art including paint- Black, Gold & Green 8. Do you water the lawn at least once a week? If yes, Transportation ings, drawings, sculp- members place great –1 point 18. Do you drive to and from school? –1 point tures, photos, poetry value on giving back. and prose related to The club donates the to- 9. Do you do laundry more than twice a week? If yes, –1 point nature and the envi- tal profits from entries, 19. Do you walk or bike to and from school? +3 points ronment, thus, many (Photos/Sloane Kapit) which cost $3 each, to more submissions. Project Alive. Last year, members raised about $250 for the charity. 10. Do you use a dishwasher instead of washing dishes by hand? If yes, 20. Do you carpool with a friend to school? +1 point “I think the best part of the contest is that we’re teaching “The officers were very excited about being able to con- +1 point students to find beauty in anything, whether it’s the nature tinue the contest this year and contribute to Project Alive,” around them they can photograph, animals they can paint Mrs. Page, said. In addition to helping Project Alive, stu- 16-20 points: Congrats! You’re environmentally friendly. Brag to your friends about your good habits, and try to get them to be more green, too. or the literal pieces of trash, the recyclable materials, that dents who entered earned three community service hours. 11-15 points: Hey, that’s pretty good! You’re no environmentalist, but you recognize that recycling and saving water are beneficial for the planet. Go you! 5-10 points: Well, you’re not terrible. Some of your habits are good, but you should consider the impact your choices make on the environment and think about how you can lessen that impact. 0-5 points: Come on! You waste water and electricity and shorten humanity’s time on this planet with your every action. Maybe change your habits a bit? Please? Compiled by Sloane Kapit, Kenzo Kimura, Kristen Quesada and Andrew Kolondra Jr. (Graphics/Katherine Quesada) IPATRIOTPOST.COM C12 PATRIOT POST FEBRUARY 2018 Features Singing in the Big Apple Andrew Kolondra, Jr.| Co-Editor made up of girls from all over the being a part of the choir all the [email protected] world, meeting for the first time more enjoyable, and presumably While attendees of the 2018 in New York,” Altaji said. “I met made the experience better for the “Heritage Got Talent” talent a girl from Kansas, someone from audience as well.” show Feb. 8 unfortunately missed Guam, another girl from Taiwan. Altaji was blown away by out on hearing junior Yasmeen We practiced together for seven the experience of getting to per- Altaji’s impressively high opera hours each day the two days be- form on such a stage as the one notes – thanks to flu season – fore the show.” at Carnegie. “Being in that hall another audience did get to hear The choir performed six piec- during the performance made me her perform this February. Altaji es: two in English, three in Latin think about my music career with sang with 154 other girls from and one in Macedonian. “Ave gen- a long-term view, you know? around the world at Carnegie erosa,” Altaji’s personal favorite, When will I be back on this stage, Hall in New York City Feb. 4 as was a Latin A Cappella piece that if ever? What will I be doing?” a part of the Honors Performance she said had the element of reso- she said. “It puts a lot of things Series (HPS). nance characteristic of a chamber into perspective.” To achieve this honor, Altaji choir. “It sounded like the kind of As for that future, Altaji is first applied to a national com- choral ambient music you’d hear hopeful. She currently takes pia- petition for students of all arts in the soundtrack of an intense no at the Frost School of Music disciplines called YoungArts. movie,” she said. “It was mes- Preparatory program at the Uni- HPS discovered her YoungArts merizing to hear it live and real- versity of Miami and has been application in a music program ize that it was coming out of real eyeing certain arts schools as the database and nominated her to people and not just some electric college application season for the sing at Carnegie, prompting her keyboard on the ‘choir’ setting.” class of 2019 looms. to submit four recordings of her While the rigor of the rehears- Whatever the case, Altaji can- work in classical voice to com- al schedule didn’t allow Altaji to not imagine a life without music. pete for a spot. Altaji’s perfor- talk to her fellow choir members “Music for me is what a sport or mances bested her competition, all too often, she still enjoyed her some other activity would be for and she was accepted to both the time with them, particularly the everyone else. I’ve been learn- February Carnegie performance conductor Dr. Lynne Gackle, a ing it since I was four years old, and an additional performance professor and conductor at Bay- so without it there really is some- at the culturally iconic Sydney lor University. “We were a huge thing missing,” she said. “There’s Opera House in Australia this group so there wasn’t really much a quote that says ‘let the beauty CARNEGIE CHORUS: Junior Yasmeen Altaji stands in the bal- July, winning her spot in Syd- one-on-one instruction, but she of what you love be what you do,’ cony overlooking the world-famous stage at Carnegie Hall. She ney out of a pool of more than was an incredible musician and and through music, I’m able to performed six classical pieces with 154 other girls from around the 12,000 applicants. an even better conductor,” Altaji personally design my hobby, its world as a part of the Honors Performance Series. (Photo/submitted “The interesting aspect of this said. “There was a lot of attention sound, its time, its movement... by Yasmeen Altaji) program is that this choir was to detail on her part, which made that’s the beauty of it all.” The key(club) to success Sloane Kapit | One Pager Editor chief executive officer. Presidents of Division 24B, a division within [email protected] are responsible for setting and moni- Broward County. This would re- In seventh grade, junior Dalya toring the goals of the club, running quire her to support the growth of Ackerman saw a flyer for Key Club club meetings, appointing com- clubs within her division and serve at the club fair. While her initial re- mittee chairs and delegating tasks as a liaison between the district and sponse was, “What, do they make as necessary as well as recruiting, the club. Duties include publication keys?,” she eventually looked into training and retaining members and of a newsletter, holding divisional it and decided to attend a meeting. maintaining regular communica- council meetings (DCM), training At the meeting, the president at the tion with the lieutenant governor of and consulting with club officers time, Kristy Yeung convinced her his or her division. The president is and advisors, and serving on one or to come back. Since her member- also the face of the club, so he or she more district committees. Lt. Gov- ship in seventh grade, Ackerman is encouraged to attend divisional ernors are elected at Spring Zone has swiftly moved up in the ranks. council meetings (DCMs), maintain Rally.” She won the race and will In eighth grade, she became the enthusiasm and planservice projects. now represent our district as LTG. Junior High Director; in ninth, she After exhausting positions on a Ackerman strives to make a dif- took over the secretary position. school basis, Ackerman decided to ference in her community, which For the past two years, she has run for a community position, spe- is the sole reason she joined the served as club president, the club’s cifically Lieutenant Governor (LTG) club in the first place. “I wanted to make the biggest difference I could. Because that’s what Key Club is about. Everyone wants to make the biggest difference he or she can. For me, I did the president thing, and I wanted to do more. As LTG, I can, one, help all the clubs in our area be as suc- cessful as they can, so indi- vidually they can do more service,” she said. Serving as an LTG will also allow her to implement larger and more encompassing service • Ages 5-65 projects, allowing the Key • Individual, Family and Couples Counseling Clubs around the district to • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Play Therapy and raise more money. “The people I have met Parenting Skills Training through Key Club inspire • 15 Years of Experience me. These are students who give up social lives or other activities for the sake For more information about myself and services you of helping those in need. I can visit my website. think it’s really amazing,” Ackerman said. IPATRIOTPOST.COM PATRIOT POST FEBRUARY 2018 C13 Features WTWU: Ms. Shannon Brandt-Asciola Have you ever wondered what your teachers were like in high school? In our monthly teacher profile, we take a trip back to the past and explore what teachers The Q Concept were like ‘When They Were Us’ (WTWU). BY KATHERINE QUESADA Snow Queen: this teen is Alyssa Herzbrun | One-Pager Editor loved playing sports but eventu- setting slope history [email protected] ally acting in theater won out,” Ms. Brandt-Asciola said. In today’s world of #MeToo Ms. Shannon Brandt-Asciola, She has always had a love and fighting for women’s equal- a new junior high English teacher of literature and became very ity, it can do us some good to step this year at American Acad- passionate about the subject back and appreciate women who emy, grew up in the Bronx and when her senior teacher asked are making a difference in their has dreamed, since the age of 6, the class to read “The Hand- fields, and, as the 23rd Winter of being an actress in a musical maid’s Tale,” finding the novel Olympic Games have just passed, on Broadway. “life-changing.” what better time to highlight one Living within walking dis- Looking back on her high of the world’s best snowboarders: tance of Broadway, she was so school experience, Ms. Brandt- 17-year-old Chloe Kim. close to the theater district that Asciola recounted her three fa- Kim was born in Long Beach, she was able to walk and see a vorite moments of high school. Calif. and has trained her whole variety of Broadway shows. She “My favorite high school memory life, entering her first competi- fell in love with “Les Miserables” was going solo to prom. I hadn’t tion at age 6, to be one of the best and saw the show more than 10 planned on attending because I snowboarders in the country. At times and dreamed of playing a didn’t see the need to buy a fancy the 2016 Aspen X Games, upon lead role as Eponine. dress to use for one night, but I winning three gold medals, she “I cried when the show closed decided to go because my friends became the first person to win because I never thought I would were going,” Ms. Brandt-Asciola back-to-back gold medals at an X have a chance to play my dream said. “Another favorite moment Games, surpassing legends such role,” she explained. of high school was the applause I as Shaun White. She spent two years at Preston received after my role as a princi- As if that were not enough to High School in the Bronx, where pal actor in the school play.” Ms. fill 2016, Kim went on to become her interest in theater continued Brandt-Asciola had a reputation the first woman to land back-to- to develop. However, she never of being late to class after lunch. back 1080 spins in a snowboard- quite got a lead role. Her claim “One day my teacher asked me ing competition at the 2016 U.S. to fame was that she maneuvered what I had to say for myself and I Snowboarding Grand Prix. the spotlight during the play said, at least I’m consistent. He is Although Kim qualified to “Bye Bye Birdie.” Her family usually such a serious teacher but compete in the 2014 Sochi Win- moved to New Jersey when she he laughed so much.” ter Olympics at age 13, she had was 16 in search of the suburbs. After the decision to stop FROM STUDENT TO TEACHER: Ms. Shannon Brandt-As- to back out due to the rules bar- She began attending Hakkestown acting in plays in college, Ms. ciola graduated from Preston High in New York and fell in love ring her from competing at such a High School. At her new school, Brandt-Asciola took up direct- with theater while in high school. She is currently an American young age; thus, Kim resorted to she joined the theater group and ing. She thought directing plays Academy junior high English teacher. (Photo submitted by Ms. receiving two gold medals at the landed one of the lead roles as the was a good fit for her and decided Brandt-Asciola) 2016 Winter Youth Olympics in mother in Bye Bye Birdie. to take her knowledge from high the Halfpipe and Slopestyle divi- An individual of many talents, school to help her direct the play always a reader and researcher. to have the same passion as I do.” sions and was selected as the flag Mrs. Brandt-Asciola excelled in “Mulan” at American Heritage. “When I teach literature, it’s a Her experiences in high school bearer for the United States. theater, but she also participated Ms. Brandt-Asciola never passion of mine so when my stu- have shaped the English teacher This kickbutt, pipe-shredding in the team sports of basketball, thought she would be an English dent has that lightbulb moment, she is today. snowboarder not only transcends soccer, fencing and softball. “I teacher, but she explains she was it’s amazing to me. I want them athletic boundaries, but also the “box” people put her in. Kim, who is of Korean descent, sur- passes the world of snowboarding Cultural clubs create unique bake sales and brings to light important is- (Graphic/Andrew Kolondra Jr.) sues of identity. Kristen Quesada | Opinion Editor Evelyn Silva, sponsor of the Span- “I always get the question, [email protected] ish Honor Society (SHS) since like, ‘Where are you from?’ L.A. 2015, said. SHS sells churros at ‘No, where are you really from?’ I Clubs all around campus host its bake sales and donates all pro- was born in Long Beach. ‘No, no, fundraisers to support themselves ceeds to Children International to like, where are you really, really or the charities they donate to. support orphaned children from from?’ ” Kim said to the “Wash- However, with at least one bake the Hispanic world. They have ington Post.” “... I always get that sale on campus every week, clubs also previously donated proceeds question. It’s never, like, my first must distinguish themselves to to Project Alive. “Churros are answer would be, ‘I’m from Ko- stand out, and our school’s lan- an important part of the Spanish rea,’ or like, ‘I’m Korean.’ It’s al- guage honor societies do this best. culture as a tradition of sharing ways like, ‘I’m American.’ ” These societies work to serve the as a community or family,” Mrs. Despite her parents immigrat- community and school while pro- Silva said. ing to the United States from moting knowledge of the culture’s They sell half of a churro for South Korea more than 20 years language, traditions and heritage. $1.50 and a whole churro for $2 ago, Kim often has people ques- “We want our students to learn and have free chocolate syrup sale to provide students with tion her nationality. “I just grew and appreciate our culture, foods, to add. SHS purchases churros fresh churros. up in the States, so I feel like I traditions, and languages,” Mrs. from Costco the day of the bake As for the Chinese Honor which is part of the reason why identify more with American Society (CHS), we chose to do it that day,” sopho- culture [as opposed to Korean it hosted its first more Evan Wang, co-president of culture],” Kim said. But she still fortune cookie the Chinese Honor Society, said. makes sure to have strong ties bake sale Feb. 15. “CHS sells fortune cookies be- with her ethnicity, as she visits The price was four cause we thought it would be a relatives in South Korea every fortune cookies fun way to raise money and peo- year, and, thus, had quite the fa- for $1. CHS will ple can learn a little bit of Chinese milial entourage at the games. donate its pro- with it.” As the games have passed, ceeds to charity All in all, these bake sales help Kim rides through the remainder once the society introduce students to foreign cul- of senior year ready to tackle the decides which to tures in a creative way. The soci- next jump, and as for us, Kim is donate to. eties are able to raise money for an inspiration to continue our “The fortune a worthwhile cause and promote passions and a reminder to break cookie sale was their own goals at the same time. through societal boundaries and the day before the embrace our personal identities. Chinese New Year

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Spotlight:The Fine Arts program is one Armandoof the strongest at Heritage, Torrealbafilled with talented students. Joanne Haner | Online Assistant Editor know how to speak English at all. “At first, I decided to compose [email protected] I felt like I was really behind all because I felt like I could tell a One may have to think a while the other kids,” Torrealba said. story through my songs,” Tor- when trying to find a student as “Since music doesn’t have a lan- realba said. “I’m mostly inspired involved and in love with the fine guage barrier, playing in my el- by stories and things I see in the arts as senior Armando Torrealba. ementary school orchestra made world around me. My first com- As a member of the marching me feel like I was at home.” position was a story about a sol- band, wind ensemble, orchestra In sixth grade, Torre- dier who leaves his home to go and jazz band since freshman alba picked up the trombone fight in a war and eventually finds year, Torrealba dedicates the and continued to improve his his way back home to his family. ” majority of his time to his music playing abilities. Torrealba’s pieces range from composition and instruments. He has always wanted to learn duets to entire orchestras. Most of Torrealba is also a part of the guitar or piano, but his busy life- his pieces intended for larger en- symphony orchestra, brass choir style has prevented him from sembles are 7 to 12 minutes long. and pit orchestra. His passion for finding the time to do so. “I’ll write a jazz duet over a the arts does not stop there; Tor- “Fine arts [is] fun for me, so three day weekend. However, my MARCHING IN TIME: Senior Armando Torrealba blasts out notes on his realba has also expressed interest rehearsals and practice are my latest piece for symphony orches- trombone during a halftime performance at a varsity football game last season. in percussion and music tech. free time,” Torrealba said. “Since tra took me the whole summer to (Photo/submitted by Armando Torrealba) “If I had room in my schedule most of my friends are in orches- compose,” he said. I would add more Fine Arts class- tra or band, I love being able to He has a special connection to the time I spend writing a new symphony orchestra played an- es,” Torrealba said. Before mov- spend time with them during re- his first piece, which he wrote for song, I experience writers block. other and the marching band has ing to South Florida, Torrealba hearsal or performance days.” the string orchestra. However, the other twenty per- performed multiple popular mu- learned to play the viola at the age At the start of his junior year, “It led me to believe that I cent of the time, when I can feel sic arrangements of Torrealba’s of six in his birthplace, Caracas, Torrealba picked up music com- could have a future in composing, the song really coming together during halftime and in the stands Venezuela. In 2008, Torrealba, position. He started with a sim- eventually pushing me to keep and all the different parts becom- between plays. his parents and his brother packed ple, free computer software and progressing,” Torrealba said. ing a whole, that portion of time In the future, Torrealba hopes up and moved to their current hand notations, but he eventually “Composing is extremely stress- is why I love composing music.” to carry out his passion for music home state. progressed his skills to the point ful, and sometimes it’s borderline Over the past two years, the and the arts throughout his life with “The transition was really where the orchestra plays his unpleasant if I’m being com- orchestra has performed one a degree in music performance difficult at first because I didn’t pieces at concerts. pletely honest. Eighty percent of of Arnaldo’s string pieces, the or composition.

AngelaHealthy Lin | Co-Assistant Editor alternatives to improve your diet [email protected] Popcorn Cacao Nibs Almond butter Coconut water Replace potato chips with this addict- Craving chocolate? Eat cacao nibs in- You can still have After a workout or ing snack. Air-popped popcorn has stead of chocolate chips as cacao nibs your creamy snack sports practice, drink nine times less saturated fat and one- contain no sugar and have five times without consuming coconut water instead third fewer calories per serving. the fiber. hydrogenated veg- of a sports drink. Co- etable oils and add- conut water has less ed sugars in peanut than half of the sugar butter. Almond but- and more than 16 ter contains healthy times the potassium. fats that help pre- (Photo/Amazon) (Photo/prana.bio) vent heart disease. (Photo/Amazon) (Photo/wordpress.com) Restaurant review: Budare Bistro Maia Fernandez-Baigun | Staff Writer [email protected] Miami is well known for its Latin influence. It is found in the everyday lifestyle, customs and cuisine. However, there is a very distinct line between Latin- inspired cuisine and the authen- tic Latin taste of many Floridians’ home countries. Located just off Weston Road, Budare Bis- tro combines a trendy, but mini- malistic, style with authentic Venezuelan food. Located in Weston, it is per- fect for busy students in the area LATIN FLARE: Get a taste of the Arepa Budare with tomato, sweet pepper, who do not want to travel far to cheese, meat and cilantro mayo ($11.75). (Photo/Maia Fernandez-Baigun) get a little Venezuelan flavor. The menu also lists a variety Venezuelan rice pudding, this The name, Budare Bistro, origi- of Venezuelan specialties, includ- is the drink for you. It is made nates from the typical budare, a ing mini tequeños (sticks of bread the same way as the traditional griddle, made from stone, clay filled with cheese), chocolate pudding, except blended into a or steel, used to cook a variety of or guava jelly; mandocas (fried drink, and serves as the ideal breads such as cachapas, arepas cornmeal rings) and arepas (filled compromise between dessert and casabes. With modern Latin with your choice of meat and and beverage. music playing in the background, vegetables). All dishes were fla- Whether you are looking Budare Bistro is like a little slice vorful and savory, but like many for a modern taste of authentic of Venezuela in South Florida. customers, my favorite was the Venezuelan food, or simply try- To get an overall feel for the Arepa Budare. Unlike the other ing something outside of your variety of food listed on the menu, dishes, the Arepa Budare had the comfort zone, Budare has many I ordered the mini platano empa- refreshing taste of tomato and ci- options for you. Although, as a nadas with cheese ($7), the Arepa lantro mixed into the arepa, while whole, the prices are not for every Budare ($11.75), the Patacon the other dishes had only cheese, day dining, Budare provides what Maduro ($10.50), the Cachapa meat and cornmeal patties. mainstream chain restaurants do with meat and avocado ($14.75) Another popular item was the not: authenticity. and a specialty drink, chicha ($6). famous chicha drink. If you like IPATRIOTPOST.COM PATRIOT POST FEBRUARY 2018 D15 Entertainment Book review: The Sun is Also a Star Kayla Rubenstein | Staff Writer subway after yet another failed it would not be their last day experienced the crushing feel- [email protected] attempt to meet with an immi- with each other. ing of trying our best and not The Shuffle gration lawyer, as deportation Inclusiveness was a prior- having things go our way. Combine impossibilities, to Jamaica is set for that night ity for Nicola Yoon, as dem- Everyone has felt the pres- BY AMBER BHUTTA the power of fate and real- for her and her family. With onstrated by her cast of char- sure of pleasing a loved one, Debunking the Hijab world issues and set them in one more appointment with acters. From Jamaican and and most certainly face a com- Misconstrued and misunder- modern day New York and you one last immigration lawyer, Korean-American main char- mon issue of who we are and stood through the echoes of history, get Nicola Yoon’s young adult Natasha clings to the hope that acters, to secondary charac- what our identity is. the hijab has a turbulent history of (YA) novel "The Sun is Also that day would not be her last ters with mental health issues Yoon has failed to deliver inciting controversy over women’s a Star." on the American soil her par- and LGBT side characters, a book anything less than per- rights, many Western feminists go- After readers’ tears stop ents had illegally arrived on Yoon encompasses a variety fect. "Everything, Everything," ing so far as to purport that hijabs flowing, and the plot’s ending years before. of characters to enhance her her other adapted-into-a-movie do little more than demean and op- is fully absorbed, readers will Poet Daniel Bae, the male novel as one that all YA lovers YA book, allows readers to ex- press women. This, however, could be able to see why this book, main character, faces pressure will enjoy. perience the same events the not be farther from the truth. a well-written, coming-of- from his Korean family to get What makes this story such characters did. The draw to The origins of the hijab trace age YA novel emotional roller into the medical school at Yale a beautiful and deeply mov- reading a book includes the back to the Quran that commands coaster, won as many awards with an admissions interview ing one is the relatability to ability to lose oneself in the both men and women to dress and accolades as it did. later that day. By chance, the the characters and their prob- plot, and Yoon has managed to modestly, the word itself roughly The plot unfolds with fe- two run into each other and lems. While most of us aren’t create one that allows different translating into “veil.” Some schol- male lead Natasha Kingsley spend one magical day togeth- facing the problem of deporta- readers to immerse themselves. ars argue that the religion merely traveling on the New York er, clinging onto the hope that tion, we have all at one point requires Muslims to dress modest- ly while others posit that all women must wear hijabs to cover their hair. . School survial guide: socially awkward situations Loose and strict interpretations of Maia Fernandez-Baigun | Staff Writer Islamic scripture aside, the major- The comic corner, by Maia Fernandez-Baigun [email protected] ity of Muslim women with the lib- erty to do so treat the hijab as what it should be: a choice. I wear a hijab when I go to a mosque out of respect for the rules that govern Islamic institutions in the same way in which one may dress more conservatively when visiting a church or a synagogue. Beyond the walls of a mosque, however, I choose not to cover my hair and instead express my religious devotion through other means. On the other hand, my cousin, born and raised in Jersey City, never leaves her home without a hijab, one of nearly 430,000 other Muslim women across the United States who wear headscarves daily, according to the Pew Research Center. No doctrine issued by the U.S. government demands these women to cover their hair; some Muslim women in the United States make the decision to express their religious piety through a hijab while others do not. As a conscious choice women make, hijabs adhere to their true purpose and symbolize self-expression, not oppression. In countries such as Saudi Ara- bia and Iran, in which grossly in- accurate interpretations of Islamic texts have an alarming degree of influence over theocratic law, sys- temic misogyny prevails hiding be- hind the false name of religion and robs women of the choice of how to express their religion by neces- sitating hijabs. By denying women a choice, such countries take away the idea of religious expression, turn the hijab into a demonized symbol of Islamic extremism and prey upon the ignorance of non- Muslims by propagating false im- pressions of Islam. A woman wearing a hijab walking the streets of Chicago or New York likely chose to do so, despite the threat of Islamopho- bic backlash. A woman in Saudi Arabia covered from head to toe, denied the right to travel without male supervision or even drive, covers her hair because the law re- quires her to and faces a different situation entirely. Understand the difference, and consider the con- text the next time you see a woman wearing a hijab. IPATRIOTPOST.COM D16D17 PATRIOT POST FEBRUARY 2018 Entertainment Hip-hop evolves through hood politics Kenzo Kimura | Staff Writer distinguish itself, but there seems In 2018, although rap and hip- Others such as Drake and boasting their clout. Lil Pump [email protected] to be the constant theme of “hood hop lyricism accompanied by Chance the Rapper exemplify the and others such as Jaden Smith politics,” a trademark term rap- societal values has changed, the gangster persona is not a prereq- and Travis Scott have skewed Let’s be real. Even those who per Nas referenced in his 2002 use of this genre has remained uisite to gain support by popular the original definition of hip- have never even heard a single hit “One Mic.” Hood politics is untouched by the same two top- masses. Kendrick Lamar is one hop, which skews the mentality rap or hip-hop song in their life- defined as “positively impacting ics on which the genre originally of the most prominent American of hood politics. Regardless of time can realize that the genre is crime-ridden communities by focused: the art of “flexing” – rap artists who reference their up- their lack of attempts for integrat- not what it used to be. An early spreading a message of injustice boastful bragging – and the idea bringing in an impoverished com- ing any sort of message, some of 2000s rap or hip-hop song such and awareness.” of using music to spread a mes- munity while also spreading the these artists have catchy beats and as Soulja Boy’s “Kiss Me Thru Although spreading positive sage to the people. old ‘90s message of injustice to pop-culture appeal. The Phone” or Sir Mix-a-Lot’s messages through rap was com- In the past five years, a few the African American community, Everything from the mean- “Baby Got Back” can effortlessly mon during the ‘90s, some rap- successful songs have spread the negative effects of drugs and ing of standard hip-hop to the be recognized from a track re- pers preferred to maintain another messages and viewpoints for- alcohol as well as the constructive record labels to the personas leased in the past decade. From a trait, which was less favorable in merly unheard of in the rap game. development in his hometown of of rappers themselves has pro- listener’s perspective, artists who the eyes of society. Artists such as Tyler, The Creator Compton, Calif. gressed over the previous de- have entered the rap game within Drug dealers and convicted and Logic have songs relaying Although multiple rappers at- cade, yet maintained the same the last five to 10 years have little criminals, artists such as 50 less-talked about subjects regard- tempt to achieve positive change theme of “woke” lyrics. If any- to no similarities with the average Cent and The Notorious B.I.G., ing homosexuality, gender equal- within their communities through thing, many of these artists may ‘90s rapper. created the perception of the ity (Same Love ft. Mary Lambert, music, there are also those who call themselves, as Jaden Smith Older hip-hop music does “gangster” persona in the eyes 2012) and suicide prevention (1- merely adopt hip-hop culture says, “an icon-living.” have a distinguishable tone. Not of those who view hip-hop as an 800-273-8255 ft. Alessia Cara, artificially, using it as a mask only does the style and flow unsophisticated genre. Khalid, 2017). to hide their true intentions – Obscura: How will you know if you never try? Maia Fernandez-Baigun | Staff Writer growing old and losing the abil- bass. However, on this track, the [email protected] ity to do certain things, but it also bass slows down much more than celebrates youth. on other tracks. Described as an indie pop The band first released a sin- Accompanied by nostalgic band and called “a band with gle, and soon after, the whole and hazy synthesizers, the bass great potential” by billboard.com, album followed. Lawrence and sways along to the melody of an lead singer and synthesizer, COIN Memmel co-wrote “Talk Too apologetic tune. “A bit tongue was created in 2012 in Nashville, Much” in a three-hour period, and and a taste of iron, sweethearts Tenn. The band consists of four as the band’s most famous song, it that high school soured, now,” members: Chase Lawrence (lead peaks at number eight on the Al- Lawrence sings. Overcome with vocals and synthesizers), Ryan ternative Songs chart. emotion and heartache, COIN Winnen (drums), Joe Memmel A happy and cheerful song, wrote this song after most of its (lead guitar, backing vocals) and “Talk Too Much” starts out with long term relationships had come Zachary Dyke (bass guitar). an upbeat bass and exciting elec- to an end. Reminiscing about a While their first album re- tric guitar. Accompanied by syn- past relationship, this is one of COINING A NEW PERSPECTIVE: COIN released its sophomore leased in 2015 was a great suc- thesizers and Lawrence’s lead COIN’s only ballads along with a album in 2017. Members from left to right are Chase Lawrence, Zach- cess, they released their sopho- vocals, the song talks about im- much sadder “Lately.” ary Dyke, Joe Memmel and Ryan Winnen (Photo/metrolyrics.com more album “How Will You pulsivity and enjoying what one Although “Lately” is from Now on an international tour, is what we want people to know. Know If You Never Try” in April has in the moment. “Better to their first album, it still has the Lawrence expects nothing but That’s what we are all about,” 2017, which racked up many leave it unsaid, why can’t I leave ability to emotionally connect happiness, fun and enjoying the Lawrence said in an interview more views on Youtube, the radio it unsaid? You know I talk too with the audience. Sung with moment while on tour. “We had a with Chicagopride.com. and Spotify than their previous much” Lawrence sings in the first pain, Lawrence tells the story of carefree nature from the start. It is Whether you are in a mood, album. It features 11 tracks, each verse of the song. his beloved sister having a baby being applied to our fanbase. They or are simply looking for a song co-written by different members However, I think, the best who, sadly, only lived for a few are loving, accepting, and kind. to jam out to, COIN has unique of the band. song is the last song, “Malibu short hours. “What a tragedy, it’s This show comes together, and it songs many can happily enjoy. The album not only dis- 1992.” Like most of the other a settled score. Like a cavity, a is basically a family reunion for cusses heavy topics such as songs, it starts out with a steady canyon of sorts,” Lawrence sings. these people, and for us, too. That

Rescued animals aid in student exploration and education Alyssa Herzbrun | One-Pager Editor and hand-feed monkeys. animals, but it also has a [email protected] The park contains several walkthrough rainforest gar- special enclosures that pro- den, along with humming- Safari Edventure really is vide once-in-a-lifetime ex- bird and butterfly gardens an amazing experience for periences. For example, scattered throughout the ref- many who want a close-up visitors can enter the arctic uge. There is a large organic encounter with exotic animals wolf exhibit and interact garden full of herbs, spices from around the world. with four wolves. and medicinal plants. Although it has been in Safari Edventure is a Located in Miami-Dade SAFARI EDVENTURE WOLF ENCOUNTER: Safari Edventure takes in business since 1945, few non-profit organization with County (23700 SW 142nd animals that were treated poorly. These wolves were rescued after they were people seem to know of its a small sanctuary and edu- Ave Miami, FL 33032), Sa- abandoned following their appearance in a commercial (Photo/Alyssa Herzbrun). existence. Located in Mi- cational facility that teaches fari Edventure is open ev- ami-Dade County, Safari people about preserving ery day from 10 a.m. to 5 Edventure is a great experi- wildlife. Unlike the Mi- p.m. except for Monday and ence for families to enjoy ami Zoo, the facility is not Tuesday. The admission fee animals and nature. government funded. The is $15 for a child and $18 Some may think its ti- zoo’s budget is from 47 per- for an adult, but Florida res- tle contains a misspelling, cent government sources. idents are able to receive a however, its founder pur- The benefit of not being a $3 discount. posely used this play on government-funded facil- If you’re looking for a words to combine its adven- ity is that people are able to truly wonderful opportunity ture with the accompanying have a close-up encounter to enjoy nature and have a educational experience. with many of the animals close encounter with many This unique paradise of- because the government different species of animals fers visitors truly unusual doesn’t mandate how the then you should really check experiences. Adventurers animals are handled. out Safari Edventure. can handle a tarantula, feed Not only does Safa- baby pigs, hold a baby sloth ri Edventure have exotic IPATRIOTPOST.COM PATRIOT POST FEBRUARY 2018 E17D17 SPORTS

AfterStudent-athletes a thorough recruiting process, 32 student commit athletes sign on the dottedto line college on National Signing Day. Three coveted football standouts receive special notice, deciding live on national television. Katherine Quesada| Co-Editor streamed their decisions live: said. “Kirby Smart just showed Football [email protected] seniors Patrick Surtain II, Ty- me love. He was keeping it real Nesta Silvera, University of Miami Thirty-two varsity athletes son Campbell, Nesta Silvera and with me from the get go. It is just Tyson Campbell, University of Georgia reaped the reward for years of Andrew Chatfield. Surtain and up to me to put the work in if I Patrick Surtain II, University of Alabama hard work as they committed Campbell, both five-star corner- want to get on the field early as Andrew Chatfield, University of Florida to colleges. On National Sign- backs, were two of the top three a freshman.” Zackary Zambrano, Princeton University ing Day, Feb. 7, players, par- remaining uncommitted players Silvera, a four-star prospect, John Alyn, Columbia University ents, coaches and fans gathered nationally, deciding to attend the moves on from the Patriots to the John Jack Fris, Lehigh University in the main theater to witness University of Alabama and the Miami Hurricanes as a defensive Dyllon Lester, University of Central Florida which schools students chose to University of Georgia. tackle commit. Calvin Hart, North Carolina State University attend. The event ran from 9:30- “They [University of Alabama Chatfield, a four-star edge Miles Jones, University of Nebraska 10:30 a.m. with approximately football team] win championships rusher, shocked the crowd as Anthony Schwartz, Auburn University 500 attendees. and over here we are used to win- he prematurely toyed with the Golf “It’s obviously been exciting ning championships, so I want to University of Miami cap, but Alberto Martinez, Florida State University to watch our kids go through it. be apart of that winning culture,” ultimately pulled up a Chucky Swimming We’re excited to see what they de- Surtain said. doll adorned in a University of Nick Pacitti, Loyola of Maryland University cide,” athletic director Ms. Karen Campbell is now a member Florida cap to announce his fi- Catharine Cooper, San Diego State University Stearns said to the Sun-Sentinel. of the University of Georgia, the nal decision. Silvera and Chat- Christian Kopecki, Seton Hall University Players from the varsity baseball, best recruited team in the na- field both were accompanied by Boys Lacrosse softball, girls soccer, girls basket- tion per ESPNU. “When I went Chucky dolls, a symbol that has Ryan Marek, St. Leo’s University ball, boys lacrosse, girls tennis, to Georgia, I felt comfortable. been passed along by Florida Ga- Dawson Fisher, Roanoke College swimming, boys golf and football It was a place that I could see tors defensive linemen over the Dante Cloutier, University of Montevallo teams signed. myself playing at. They have a last few years, and it now seemed Girls Soccer However, four student-athletes great coaching staff to help me Silvera has brought the tradition Victoria Alfero, Villanova University stole the spotlight as ESPNU get to the next level,” Campbell to Miami. Michelle Lamorte, Columbus State University Jeanel Leon, Stetson University Girls Basketball Femi Funeus, Seton Hall University Softball Hannah Sipos, University of Florida Marley Felder, Brandeis University Marisa Soterakis, University of South Carolina Upstate Tennis Anya Gunewardena, Johns Hopkins University Ellen Ashley, San Diego State University Baseball Alfie Soto, Tallahassee Community College Julio Cortez, University of South Florida Matt Whitney, Broward College Bailey Mantilla, University of Miami Cory Acton, University of Florida

CREEPY TRADITION: Senior defensive end Andrew Chatfield (top left) uses a Chucky doll to announce his commitment to the University of Florida. The Chucky tradition started in 2013 when Dante Fowler used the toy to com- mit to UF after tearing his ACL. (Photo/ Matt Debary) SLIDING INTO COLLEGE: Senior pitcher Matthew Whitney (top right) signs letter-of-intent to Broward College after decommitting from Florida In- ternational University earlier this fall. (Photo/ Katherine Quesada) ROLLING TIDES: Senior cornerback Patrick Surtain II (bottom left) com- mitts to the University of Alabama on live television, while his counterpart Tyson Campbell (bottom right) signs with the University of Georgia. (Photo/ Tom VanHaaren) Patriots ranked No. 1 right off the bat Alex Becker| Sports Editor Although Aven insists leader- the opponent batting average mination. “The player has to have due to great skill, coaching and [email protected] ship drives the team to victory, to .250. Over the course of the some talent. He has to have the motivation. Ranking number one Before even stepping foot on talent still plays a role. Senior first last two seasons, Mantilla has will to work and train year round in the nation has set a fire in the the mound this season, the base- and third baseman Triston Casas struck out 104 batters to lead the on the physical, mental and the team, but Aven knows nothing is ball team has made waves across committed to the University of Patriot bullpen. skills part of the game. We have ever guaranteed. “It is a honor to the nation after being named the Miami last year but is projected to Last April, three former Patri- the best facilities, coaching staff, be selected as the top team in the top high school baseball team in be drafted in the first round of the ots were drafted to the pros, while administration and players that country, and I am very happy for the nation by Perfect Game, the MLB Draft this April. Although Mantilla, Acton and Casas are are motivated to reach their full our players, coaches, parents and world’s largest baseball scouting Aven considers Casas as a spiri- speculated to have their names potential,” he said. school. It is great to start number service. The Patriots ended last tual leader, the former U18 World called this year as the team pro- The baseball program has been one, but it will be even better to season 20-7 overall, after losing Baseball Classic MVP is also an duces such polished talent. How- prosperous for years but hasn’t finish number one. We just need in the FHSAA Class 6A regional offensive leader accounting for 36 ever, Aven says there is no secret won state since 2012. This sea- to stay healthy and have a little quarterfinal to Barbara Goleman runs last season, while managing to making the majors but deter- son may be the year for the team luck on our side,” he said. High School. to keep a .446 average. However, with the talent the Senior third baseman Cory team has this year it is no surprise Acton, a University of Florida the Patriots have risen so high in commit, was named a top 50 this season’s poll. player in the class of 2018 by Seven-year head coach Bruce MaxPreps last season after hit- Aven claims success comes from ting .458 and helping the Patriots more than just plain talent. “Tris- score 44 runs. ton Casas and Cory Acton are the The Patriots’ bullpen is also team captains. They provide the filled to the brim with talent, leadership to work hard and to including senior left-handed play together as a team. It is im- pitcher Bailey Mantilla. Mantilla portant to have leadership to set maintained an earned run aver- the team goals and to guide the age of 2.13 over the course of team to reach the goals.” 42.2 innings last season to limit IPATRIOTPOST.COM E18 PATRIOT POST FEBRUARY 2018 Sports

ChancesTwinning are you’ve probably seen onthese two six-footthe twin courtsisters dubbed “the basketball twins” around campus. Read the article below to find out how they From the Bench came to play basketball as a duo. BY ALEX BECKER The value of money Alyssa Herzbrun | One-Pager Editor enjoyed the same sports and It seems Americans have for- [email protected] joined the same teams together. gotten the value of a dollar. While Taliyah and Tatyana decided the Super Bowl has historically Tatyana and Taliyah Wyche to join the basketball team for been the biggest betting day of not only share the same genes, different reasons. Taliyah looked the year, Super Bowl LII was ex- but they also share a love of bas- forward to becoming friends with cessive. With over $4.8 billion ketball. As freshman at American the other players. Tatyana loved gambled on one game, it looks like Heritage, they are very proud to basketball so much that she asked America has trivialized the value be on the basketball team. At their her coach to recommend a good of money. previous school, they played flag school to go to for basketball, Although almost betting $5 football, soccer and basketball all and he recommended American billion dollars on a single game is throughout middle school. Heritage. Taliyah’s favorite aspect crazy, it isn’t complete bonkers be- One of the main reasons they about playing basketball is be- cause there are winners. However, enjoy sports is because they get ing able to spend more time with TRAVEL TEAM: Freshmen Tatyana and Taliyah Wyche wait in the airport insanity emerges with prop bets. to spend time together while her sister. with their father, Bennett Wyche, on their way to a Georgia tournament. Prop bets are bets that have literally playing. Since Tatyana enjoys basketball be- (Submitted/Taliyah Wyche) nothing to do with football. This middle cause it keeps maintain good grades so that I Taliyah and Tatyana both have year, prop bets were ridiculous to school, her busy. can continue to play on the team,” advice for someone wanting to say the least. Here are the dumbest t h e y “My love she said. join the basketball team at Ameri- of the dumb: h a v e of bas- They both enjoy the spirit and can Heritage. “If you really want How many times will Presi- ketball camaraderie of playing a team to play basketball then you should dent Donald Trump tweet during motivates sport, and they both view team go for it.” Taliyah said. “Keep try- the game? me to members as one big family with ing. There is a different job for While Trump may speak with- members supporting one another. anyone on the basketball team,” out thinking, fire anyone who Taliyah and Tatyana both Tatyana added. questions him and is hated by want to be professional basket- The Wyche sisters seem to be majority of the world, he keeps ball players. Tatyana believes she close on and off the basketball us entertained. People can say all does all of the things a profes- court, and they both hope to excel they want about how his twitter ac- sional basketball player does to at basketball and help lead their count is unprofessional and should practice so she wants to take her team to victory. be shut down, but at the end of the (Submitted/Taliyah Wyche) career farther. day it won people money, as he only tweeted once at the end of the game. Honestly, I wouldn’t be sur- prised if Trump took the bet him- PatriotAlex Becker | Sports Editor through and through self. He’s a businessman; he knew Team Canada at AT&T Stadium was impressive on defense for the I’m extremely blessed and happy what he was doing. [email protected] in Arlington, TX Friday, Jan. 19. red, white and blue finishing the I was able to play in that game,” What color will Bill Belichick’s While most people think Hart was offered his spot on day with three tackles and a sack. Hart said. sweatshirt be? “serving your country” means go- the roster over a month before Although skeptical about Hart finished his Patriot career Patriots head Coach Bill ing to war, senior Calvin Hart Jr. the game but decided only two playing at first, Hart feels he with three state title rings, 191 Belichick is famous for the three proved he could serve his coun- weeks beforehand. “I wanted to made the right decision. “Playing tackles, 10 sacks, and two forced S’s: Super Bowls, smiles amd try on the gridiron, rather than play. The only thing I was worried in that game was a great experi- fumbles, and will continue to pur- sweatshirts. He is so famous that the battlefield. Hart, a true out- about was maybe getting injured ence, [and I] got a chance to meet sue his football dream next fall at Americans bet not only if he would side linebacker who can also play before college, but I didn’t let that a lot of elite athletes across the North Carolina State. win his seventh ring, but also what strong safety, was selected as one stop me,” Hart said. country chasing the same dream. color his cut-off hoodie would be. of the top 50 high school football Hart helped Team USA blow Usually when you get dressed in players in the nation to play on the out its northern neighbor 47-7 in the morning the choice only affects USA U-19 National Team against the International Bowl IX. Hart your life. This is not the case for “the Hoodie.” The sweatshirt was navy, which was a clear favorite, but then again so were the Patriots. How long will it take for P!nk to sing the National Anthem? The over-under on this bet was two minutes. The song lasted one minute and 53 seconds to hit the under, which lost a majority of gamblers their money. The over was a clear favorite as four of the last five renditions have been over GAME FACE: Senior Calvin Hart Jr. marches onto the field with fellow the two minute mark. Because United States National Team members. (Submitted/Calvin Hart) there was a favorite on this bet, it means people did some research. Are Americans are lazy? Waste- ful? Yes. Lazy? Nope. For a country that’s over $20 trillion in debt and only talks about the economy, we seem to be pretty wasteful. Four separate people in the US put seven digit bets down on the game. It doesn’t matter how sure you are of the game, a million dollars on one game is deranged. These problems stretch further than sports betting, though. We need to understand the value of money. The American dollar is de- valued daily because we care less and throw it away. Sure betting on sports is a thrill, but if you’re going to bet on sports then bet on sports, not the halftime show.

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KenzoWrestling Kimura | Staff Writer memorable win was toduring my the top Junior Mohamad Adada [email protected] first year. We were at Naples, Sophomore Jennifer Eugene Believed to have started during “Wrestling goes through the and I had been losing all of “My coaches’ are Matthew the 19th century in ancient Rome, spring and then we have some my matches, but I told my- Burnett and Troy Yarborough. wrestling has been considered by practices during the postsea- self I would stop at nothing to They inspired me to open my athletes and coaches all across the son and summer. We’ve had win my next one. I went in and mind to new things given that world to be one of the foundations about six tournaments thus far, wrestled with everything I had, I’m the only girl on the team. to combat sports. the biggest of which was the and to my surprise I pinned my “The most important thing Wrestling involves grappling Naples tournament. opponent. I learned was that anything can type techniques such as clinch “As the team captain, I strive “Individually, wrestling has happen during the match, re- fighting, throws and takedowns, to set a good example for the had the biggest impact on my life gardless of how much you con- joint locks, pins and other grap- younger wrestlers on the team than any other single thing I do. dition yourself the day before. pling holds between two (or more) just like my elders did for me The most important thing I’ve “Technique always over- sparring partners. when I joined. I look up to Jordan learned from wrestling (although comes strength; I learned that As simple as it sounds, not ev- Johnson, one of the most skilled cliche) is losing is necessary from personal experience after eryone is good at wrestling or uses wrestlers I have ever seen. He to improve.” wrestling with multiple boys.” the correct technique during spar- puts everything he has into ev- ring. However, for three wrestlers, ery match and wins 90 percent of Freshman Josh Hartman AT THE HART OF THE wrestling is not merely a sport but the time. “Although we [the wrestling TEAM: Freshman Josh Hart- their life outside of school. When “In one phrase, I would de- team] are not where we want to man, though just making his the wrestling team started practice scribe the team as a group of peo- be, we are getting better as the wrestling debut, already won last December, students commit- ple who never give up. We work season progresses. I have 12 the district wrestling compe- ted their afternoons to practicing hard every practice; we get in- wins so far this year. That num- tition Feb. 14. (Photo sub- every day from 3-5 p.m until the jured; we lose and win but above ber should go up by the end of mitted by Matthew Burnett) state tournament in March. all we haven’t given up. My most the season.”

Causingbeginning of February in quiteorder school and because no offseason the aration, getting ready forracket the sea- The team members look Yasmeen Altaji | Staff Writer [email protected] to select new players. The team exists for tennis players, they have son has prompted team building as forward to starting off the As winter nears its end, tennis is more than prepared for the im- been preparing since the end of well. The seniors on the team take season right. season approaches its beginning, pending competition. last year’s season. pride in aiding and mentoring the “I love the competition. Every and our boys’ and girls’ teams are Team captain and senior Anya “Everyone on the team has younger students. single one of our players this year ready to tackle it head on. The Gunewardena said, “Through always worked as hard as they “We are constantly talking to is more ready than ever to take tennis team, comprised of the top intense tactical training, condi- can. We have only gained moti- them, motivating them to become on whatever and whoever comes 10 girls and the top ten boys for tioning, and drilling on the ten- vation and intensity as the season the best players they can be, help- in our way. We are the most pre- the varsity girls’ and varsity boys’ nis court, we, as a team, are the came closer and closer and I feel ing them with their work when- pared, cohesive, and energetic teams, has focused on the upcom- most ready we can be for the we have the best lineup possible ever they need it on the bus rides group I’ve seen in my three years ing season for months. 2018 season.” for a successful season this year,” to and from matches, and simply at American Heritage and we will Varsity members held exten- The girls on the team are com- Gunewardena said. Besides the being supportive of one another,” settle for nothing less than state sive tryouts for two weeks in the petitive tennis players outside of competitive aspect of match prep- Gunewardena said. champions,” Gunewardena said. New construction displaces practices Sloane Kapit | One Pager Editor vicinity only conflict during [email protected] crossover seasons. Due to the construction Fortunately, the construc- taking place between the 2000 tion will not affect the foot- and 3000 buildings, sports ball field. “We are very lucky teams and coaches must adjust to have a turf field upfront as to necessary accommodations. there is little down time for Because the school expects maintenance, and it does not construction to take approxi- need to be re-sodded,” school mately two years, administra- Athletic Director, Mrs. Karen tors have made modifications Stearns, said. to ensure the best for each However, some teams must sports program. share a field or stagger practice The Athletic Office has times to make room for one an- worked diligently with head other. Some teams have used coaches to work on field sched- Plantation Central Park, as it ules and prevent conflict. Most is a convenient and close loca- specifically, the construction tion to the school. affects sub-level basketball “The city has been easy to (teams below varsity). Since work with on both scheduling it has begun, this basketball and cost,” Mrs. Stearns said. team has and will continue to The soccer team has also used utilize the south tennis courts the Shooting Stars Indoor Soc- for practice. cer facility on occasion. Regarding baseball, the For now, the back field has batting cages have been moved become a half field to use for and rebuilt so they do not in- training and practices. Once terfere with the construc- construction is complete, the tion. They will remain in this school hopes to install anoth- new area until the athletic er artificial turf field on the complex is complete. Other back field. sports teams practicing in the IPATRIOTPOST.COM E20 PATRIOT POST FEBRUARY 2018 Black History Month

Harriet Tubman Frederick Douglass Thurgood Marshall

-Female American abolitionist, hu- - African-American social reformer, -First African-American to serve on the manitarian and spy for the United abolitionist, orator, revolutionary U.S. Supreme Court. In 1954, he won States Army during the American writer and statesman. the Brown v. Board of Education case, in Civil War. which the Supreme Court ended racial segregation in public schools. (photo/ NBC News, Wikipedia, Biography.com, Workers Compensation Watch and imdb.com) Compensation Watch Workers Wikipedia, Biography.com, NBC News, (photo/

Jesse Owens Rosa Parks Martin Luther King Jr.

-Winner of four gold medals in -Activist in the Civil Rights Move- -American Baptist minister and ac- the 1936 Olympics in Berlin. Jesse ment whom the U.S. Congress called tivist who became the most visible Owens embarrassed Adolf Hitler in spokesperson and leader in the Civil the Olympic Games because Hit- “the mother of the freedom move- Rights Movement from 1954 through ler claimed that whites were the ment.”“the first Parks lady refused of civil rights”to give upand her 1968. His most famous speech was the superior “master” race, and Owens seat in the segregated section of a “I Have a Dream” speech. proved him wrong with public bus, spurring a Civil his victories. Rights Movement. Ending Racial Injustice Amber Bhutta | Co-Assistant Editor “I think Black History Month is important because it gives

there should have to be a month because American history [email protected] Junior Jordyn Allen, a staunch supporter of the consistsa month ofto blackreflect history [on] black that history.is forgotten However, in our I classroomsdon’t think campaign to end racial injustice, attests to the impor- across this nation. This country was built on the back of the tance of Black History Month (BHM) but also believes it slave, but there is more history to African-American paints a poor picture of the state of race relations in the than slavery.” United States today. To combat such injustice, Allen uses her involve- -Jordyn Allen ment in speech and debate as a platform to spread awareness for underrepresented issues regarding race. She delivers speeches attempting to eliminate miscon- Activities for Black History Month ceptions surrounding the African-American community. -Read the “I Have a Dream” speech and write your own about the - change you hope to make in the world. pation among African Americans and minorities. -Organize a month-long book club with all the works of famous In March specifically, she aims to promote voter partici black authors such as Maya Angelou, Toni Morrison and James of all demographics within positions in our legal sys- Baldwin. tem can“I cure am aracial firm believertension,” that Allen equal said. representation Despite the way Black History Month highlights the long road to racial African-Americans face on a daily basis. - -Watch theCNN’s PBS “Black series in Race: America “The 2”, Power which of shows an Illusion” the challenges to help mote greater awareness of African-American history beyondequality the ahead, scope Allen of slavery. believes it does successfully pro -Look up videos on Step Afrika! To get more information about theyou historybetter understand of step dancing. what racial profiling is. Composed by: Alyssa Herzbrun and Carrie Kuecks

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