Hoofbeat J.W. Mitchell High School’s Student Newspaper Volume 15 Issue 3

Jazz Ensemble Showcase

Jazz band takes the stage to showcase their skills. Photo by Samantha Burchick (Page 4) 2 HB News

The fute section perform “Send my love” The funk band performs “Brick House,” in their small groups, arranged by Jordan arranged by Parker Marchant. Bunker. Photo by Sam Burchick Photo by Sam Burchick Banding together in holiday celebration The annual Prism concert performed by the JWMHS Band, Colorguard, and Chorus shows off the hard work accomplished all year Sam Burchick Reporter

Every December the band, that are continuously playing. only choose the music and at Mitchell is so exciting, I feel this event is supported by not chorus, and color guard put The music literally doesn’t stop. rehearse the full group band that I’m a part of something only the band and band family, on a show titled Prism, where As soon as one act is fnished, performances. There’s also really impressive, and I’m but those who have nothing to they showcases their talents to another starts to play,” Noemi not only Christmas music and so proud of my fellow band do with band. It’s something for fellow students. Prism started Rivera (’17) said. instrument performances; some members for making these everyone to enjoy,” Russell Kahn out as a one day production, One way this concert is made students sing, there are dancing programs the best they can be,” (’17) said. but due to the extreme turn special is that it gives the band and color guard performances, Walkup said. This show has now become out from the students and members a chance to be a part and some kids play guitar or To the members of band all part of the band’s legacy and community in previous years, of a side acts. All members get a piano,” Julia Walkup (’19) said. around the school knowing improves every year. The band the band now puts on a two- chance to get a group together The side acts make this show they are supported makes their grows and grows each year day show. This show leaves no and perform a piece they work unique, giving the audience a performing special. Each year and this show highlights the seats unoccupied, fling up both on. never-ending music experience. they get better and better due dedication of the members and nights with excited viewers. “The student-run groups and For some of the band members to their director putting the extra pure talent they all possess. “Prism is different from our music is also unique; the kids this concept remains a favorite effort. This show appeals to other concerts because it even write their own music part of band. everyone no matter the age. features small and large groups sometimes. The band directors “Being part of band and prism “It feels great knowing that

Editorial Policy The 2016-17 Staffers Published six times a school of the year, the student newspaper Hoofbeat Staff of J.W. Mitchell High School is Issue a public forum with its student Editors editorial board making all the decisions concerning its Caroline Weyer editor-in-chief Sam Burchick contents. Unsigned editorials Lexi Clark sports editor c/o 2017 express the views of the majority This staffer strived for of the editorial board. Jess Mason lifestyles editor excellence in making all Letters to the editor are Raleigh Illig entertainment editor welcomed and will be published stories perfect for this as space allows. Letters must be Sophie Sajecki news & ads editor issue. signed, although the staff may Check out her work in this issue: ‘Prism’ on page 2, ‘ Bathrooms‘ withhold the name upon request. Reporters on page 18 and ‘Jazz Band’ on The paper reserves the right Meghan Borom Kaitlyn Klein page to edit letters for grammar and clarity, and all letters are subject Sam Burchick Avery Philion to laws governing obscenity, Michelle Cervera Mackenna Shiver Bailey Illig libel, privacy and disruption of c/o 2020 the school process, as are all Savannah D’Avila Morgan Fliss This staffer made major contents of the paper. improvements in writing Opinions of letters are not Bailey Illig Max Trettin necessarily those of the staff nor skills in stories written this Kristina Jautze Josh Wagner issue. should any opinion expressed Find her stories ‘Interact to help in a public forum be construed Alyssa Magilligan Chris Wilson give thanks’ on page 3 and ‘A as the opinion or policy of the taste of fall’ on page 4. school administration, unless Adviser attributed. Mrs. Susan McNulty News HB 3 No matter the subject, we can help National Honor and Honor societies across the campus help students by tutoring to achieve the best grades possible Chris Wilson Reporter

All of the National Honor Societies provide tutoring groups only help students in gain the ability to get better in Hopeful for each and every Societies offer free tutoring for each subject and each of one subject and only on certain the subject that they come to the student to be knowledgeable in designated rooms to help them tutor on specifc days for days, but National Honor Society honor society for. about their subject matter, students gain assistance in students who have signed up for has other ways of going about “We want each student members and advisors of the their weakest subjects. Jerry tutoring that day or just show up tutoring. who comes to the tutoring all the National Honor Societies Ferreira (‘20) goes to science because they need the help. “In Spanish Honor Society we session to walk out of the room work hard each and every day study sessions to understand his “We have club members there show up Tuesday and Thursday understanding that subject better to fulfll a student’s confdence biology material better. every day from 8:00-8:30 and mornings from 8:00-8:30 and in than they did when they walked about a subject. “Science is my most diffcult they are there the whole time the afternoon from 3:00-3:30. in the room,” Seide said. For tutoring dates and times, subject so being able to sit in a whether there are students there People sign up to help students Students, such as Ferreira, can view the school calendar on the room with my teacher, seniors, or not because we want to show who need Spanish help and we go to the specifc meeting places website at [email protected]. and sometimes juniors helping that we want to help students tutor in the media or in room during the days that each Honors f.us me is a really cool experience and be there for them even if no 329,” Cynthia Seide (‘17) said. Society to get help on subjects, and I like it a lot,” Ferreira said. one shows up,” Myers said. Every club tutors students in with anything from biology, to All of the National Honors Most of the Honor Society their subjects and help students algebra, to Spanish. Thespian Troupe 6272 takes superior The numerous accomplishments of Thespian Troupe 6272 show their greatness Meghan Borom Reporter On November 11-12, Thespian judges rated us. We were of the event, Troupe 6272 was directed scene. schools just to see the talent that Troupe 6272 competed at awarded either excellent, awarded excellent, only one “It’s a good time to not only there is,” Conkel said. River Ridge High School in One superior, or critic’s choice. point away from a superior title. seen your troupe succeed but Success at both events Act Plays. During this event, Whoever is awarded critics Thespian troupes in District 14 to also watch other schools Troupe 6272 experienced at the fourteen troupes from the choice gets to go to the state gathered again for the Thespian do things. At the end of the Individual Event Festival, Troupe district competed against each competition,” Ammie Morelli Individual Event Festival at festival, we have a showcase 6272 received the highest other. Each troupe created a (’19) said. Wesley Chapel High School on of everybody who did the best number of Superior titles than performance and presented it to Troupes were judged on December 3rd. During the event, thing in each category. It’s any other school, with 18, and a panel of judges. technical aspects, like lights and troupes competed in individual amazing to watch people from earned three Critics Choice “All the different Thespian sound, as well as acting. There events like singing, acting, and your own school go up there Awards. troupes from our district met were a total of four judges, play writing. Nicole Conkel (’17) and make everybody stand up up and each troupe put on two for acting and two for the competed in fve events, placing in the audience. But its also cool a different performance and technical aspects. At the end Critic’s Choice on a student to stand up for other people’s March into Holidays The Navy Junior Reserve Offcers’ Training corps marches in a holiday parade Max Trettin Reporter Beginning in 2001, it has been With the involvement that the an annual tradition for the Navy NJROTC has in the community, Junior Reserve Offcers’ Training they gained popularity when the Corps (NJROTC) to march in parade committee chooses who the Downtown Holiday Parade marches. The Mitchell NJROTC, in New Port Richey. With the one of the most popular units starting point being at Gulf High in Pasco, is an easy decision for School, the march through New the organizers of the Downtown Port Richey for decorative foats Holiday Parade because the ROTC Cadets march in the Downtown Holiday and parade-afcionados around NJROTC is always looking for Parade on Main Street, New Port Richey. Pasco County is anything but ways to get involved in the a hassle. The parade includes community. Photo by Max Trettin colorful foats and music, and “Throughout the years, a lot of the organizers of the parade veteran organizations look out to “We form up in a big platoon cadets with their rifes in hand, also have an opportunity to invited the Mitchell NJROTC to local NJROTC units and we just and we march as a unit in the to the yelling of fans from catch the NJROTC during the participate in it, year after year. got involved that way,” Aaron parade and we usually call some excitement. Area Manager Inspection in “Everybody has the Bruegger (‘17) said. military cadets to relate to the “I am very excited to see the January. This event is where a opportunity to participate and During the parade, NJROTC Navy,” Wise said. whole unit participate in a fun Commander visits The Mitchell we usually get over 100 people cadets march from beginning The parade, held on December community event,” Wise said. NJROTC and inspects the entire to participate,” Hailey Wise (‘17) to end, grouped together to 10, included complex features Students that missed the unit and in appreciation, the unit said. represent the entire NJROTC. between the marching of the Downtown Holiday parade performs a parade. 4 HB Lifestyles Wrapping things up Gather supplies. Roll out the wrapping paper Cut the paper off the roll 1 2 on a hard surface. Place the 3 as straight as possible. gift in the center of the paper. Before cutting, wrap the sides of the paper over the gift to make sure it fts. The paper should overlap. When in doubt, cut more than you think Center the gift on you will need. 4the paper. Bring the paper up the side of the gift and halfway At one end, fold the top 5 paper down, leaving two Top it off with a across the top, 6 bow or ribbon. securing it with a wings. Tape into place. piece of tape. Bring Fold and fatten both the other side up wings on the box so that and over the frst. there are two triangles Secure with another facing inwards. Secure the piece of tape. folds with tape. Repeat at the other end. The experience of Bethlehem Students and faculty share their Hope United Methodist Church Bethlehem event experiences Morgan Fliss Reporter On the frst weekend of Christmas is really about,” John surprised faces of different to volunteer, but still donated This year, 5,800 guests December, students had the Williams (‘19) said. people when they waked through cookies and hot chocolate to the participated in Experience opportunity to experience what Visitors came to experience the city and it was different than event. Bethlehem and over 6,700 the city of Bethlehem was like the city and see live animals, what they [originally] expected,” “Students should come [next pounds of food was collected many years ago. Hope United like donkeys and sheep roaming Smith said. year] because it is such a great for local food banks. This event Methodist Church involved 300 around. Children, teenagers, Visitors help out the outreach, and any of the canned ran due to the helping hands members to build the city. and volunteers experienced the community by donating canned goods that people bring are of many Mitchell students and “The [rebuilt] city of Bethlehem town of Bethlehem, like Mitchell goods to families in the area. donated to a food bank. It is teachers. Experience Bethlehem shows that Christmas is not just student, Joshua Smith (’19). This They conclude their visit with also such a great activity and was a success and something about giving and receiving gifts year, Smith welcomed people cookies and hot chocolate served community event that everyone students can look forward to for from people. It is about the entering the city of Bethlehem. by volunteers. This year, teacher should participate in.” Berry- next year. experience of Jesus Christ, who “I really enjoyed seeing the Ms. Berry-Guth (FAC) wasn’t able Guth said. Jazz ensembles perform classics Mitchell’s jazz ensemble holds fall showcase and other local gigs Sam Burchick Reporter

On Wednesday, November [jazz band],” Himonetos said. knew much about what he was most talented jazz musicians to Smith (‘12) said. 30, the jazz ensembles held their The Jazz Ensemble II consists of doing. He defnitely made the gig showcase their art. In addition to the Fall Fall Showcase at the Center For 23 members playing 11 different at Burger Fi possible and made “I love being in jazz band Showcase, the Jazz Ensembles The Arts At River Ridge. The Jazz instruments. This year the band it a great experience and even because it is another outlet for perform throughout the Tampa Ensemble II performed frst, with was directed by Ryan Harring, a though he wasn’t me to play music Bay Area at various events. fve numbers, including the classic guest conductor and student at there, he prepared Jazz Band is that is different. In mid-November, the Jazz Fly Me to the Moon.. Florida State University. Harring, us,” Nicholas “ It is really cool to Ensemble I performed at the First year Jazz Ensemble a 2012 graduate of Mitchell, Watson (‘18) said. another outlet for be able to go out Festival of Jazz at Clearwater trumpet player Alexander returned as a part of his senior The Jazz Ensemble in the community Beach Sand Key Resort. The Himonetos (‘20) played in the year college requirements. I, made up of 12 me to play music and share my Jazz Ensemble II performed piece, demonstrating skill in a “I think it was good having Mr. seniors, 4 juniors, that’s different. love for music at Burger Fi at Mitchell Ranch musical genre that previously he Harring come in to the Jazz II and 5 sophomores, with others. Also Plaza on December 2. Jazz had no experience with. class because it was a different performed next. to teach people Ensemble requires dedication, “It’s exciting to have the chance face and he was super helpful The band, led by Director about the jazz style of music. I’ve devotion, and skill. Catch the next to play music in that way and it is with preparing for our frst gig at of Bands Joel Quina (FAC), ”met some great friends while performance of the Jazz 1 band a great experience to be a part of Burger Fi. He was super kind and provides an opportunity for the being in jazz band too,” Lauryn on February 13th. Lifestyles HB 5 Light 'em up, up, up Students around campus experience different local light shows and holiday-themed entertainment Raleigh Illig Reporter

Every year around “Christmas is my favorite trees surrounding. Each night For those willing to travel, Light the decorations and decided to Thanksgiving time, many holiday. I thought it’d be a the lights around the center will up Ocala in Ocala, FL began on take a look at what Ocala had to different places set up Christmas cute date idea for me and my dim down and the tree lights November 19th. The city sets offer. decorations that start to get boyfriend and a great way to will ficker according to the up a garden of trees for people “We took cute Christmas people in the Christmas spirit. kick off the season. We got music played. For some people to walk through while music is pictures, walked through all the Malls, parks, and public areas Starbucks and then sat down and like Maya Bertig (’20), going to played and the lights ficker to decorations. They put a bunch of display trees, accompanied watched the live group they had Wiregrass has become a family the beat of the music. Downtown trees and lights up and they just by bright lights, ornaments, performing and then we watched tradition. Ocala glows with lights, garland, light it all up to the music played garland and ribbons. In addition the light show,” Garcia said. “Wiregrass has always had wreaths, bows, and more. Booths and it was so pretty to look at,” to the decorations, the venues This show at Shoppes at great decorations and they have provide places for people to Rodriguez said. often put up light shows for Wiregrass remains one of the a really big light show that they stop and eat food while enjoying For those looking to see the entertainment. Amanda Garcia most popular tree lightings do every year, so me, my mom, live entertainment. When Taylor lights this holiday, visit connect. (’17), went with Anthony Moe near Trinity. Wiregrass displays and my sister normally go every Rodriguez (’18), along with her pasco.k12.f.us/jwmhsnewspaper (’17) to the Shoppes at Wiregrass a giant tree in the center of the year and see it and it’s just a lot mom, aunt, and cousin took a for a link to the top light displays light show. mall with smaller decorated of fun,” Bertig said. trip to Ocala, they heard about in Tampa Bay. I won't be home for Christmas Students share their annual holiday travel traditions Savannah D’Avilla Reporter As Christmas break Sears Tower and we go up into this winter break they plan to fun, adventurous, and she’ll try [cousin] every time we went up,” approaches, many families plan the glass room and look at the return to Lucerne, Switzerland, a almost anything except the Paris Hussain said. holiday trips. A lot of students city,” Moe said. favorite due to Lucerne’s typical subway,” Kerr said. The traffc-flled highways, and teachers travel out of state This holiday break, Ms. Joanne Swiss architecture. The city sits Spending quality time with crowded airports, long security The experience of Bethlehem or even out of the country as a Kerr (FAC) will travel to Zurich, on the banks of Lake Lucerne, family is a tradition of many. lines, heavy bags, and ear pops tradition. Switzerland with her sister, her formed by melted glacial water, Kaleb Hussain (‘18) loves to visit on the airplane remain worth the Brandon Moe (‘18) has been daughter, and her daughter’s so it is crystal clear. his family in Connecticut for the effort when travelling with family traveling with his family to boyfriend. They plan to sight see “Our plans include going up holiday. over the holidays. Chicago for 13 years. in Zurich and around the country. the Eiger, which is a mountain “My favorite part is seeing my “Every time we go up to Last summer, Kerr and her sister in the Alps. I love traveling cousins because for the past 3 Chicago our family visits the traveled to Europe together, and with my sister because she is years there has been a newborn All I want for Christmas is makeup Soap and Glory Tarte Sculpted Cheeks NYX Cosmetics Liquid Laura Geller So Pink Pamper Deluxe Amazonian Suede Lip Cream Scrumptious 6 Piece Set $25 Clay Blush Set $35 Vault Set $49.99 Beauty Collection $59

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The roar of V8 muscle cars meets (where drivers race on a and the hiss of turbo sports track and drift on the bends) to cars storm the campus at the feature his hard work. beginning of each day as their “Car shows are great because drivers get to class. However, you can meet tons of people after school, these car junkies who share the same passion as return home to indulge in their you, everyone there knows what passion. These students dedicate it’s like to love the money pit that their free time to making their your car is,” Raciborski said. cars as fast and aesthetically Nicholas Allen (‘19) owns a ‘91 appealing as their budget allows. Honda Civic DX hatchback and “I bought my ‘96 Mazda Miata spends most of his time after for $1,850, and since then have school working on it. spent about $4,000 in upgrades “I work on my car just about and improvements. I rebuilt the every day of the week, making Vincent Raciborski (‘18) with his engine, fxed the sound system, small adjustments like oil plasti-dipped the front, and am changes, installing new spark ‘96 Mazda Miata. Photo by Caroline Weyer saving up for a turbo,” Vincent plugs, and putting in a new “My father used to own one Passionate student mechanics lovers enjoy the time spent on Raciborski (‘18) said. motor,” Allen said. when I was younger, but then work hard to fx and improve their prized possessions and will Raciborski takes his car to For 1983 Hurst-Oldsmobile sold it one day. I’ve wanted to their cars every day. This lifestyle continue to do so in the years to various Japanese Domestic owner, Devin O’Dell (‘18), choice build one of my own ever since,” breaks the bank, but proves come. Market shows (JDM) and drift of car runs in the family. O’Dell said. worth while in the end. Car When I grow up I wanna be... Students give reasoning behind why they want to pursue their dream career Bailey Illig Reporter Throughout high school, Students may follow in their of time and it is a hard job to Cinema Production which the career specialist, holds students start fguring out what parents’ footsteps and pursue do, but if you have the right involves every aspect of flm sessions on MyCareerShines. they want to pursue in life. the same occupation. For Viraj passion for it, it can pay a lot of production in the digital age. org for students who want to Briana Armenia (’17) wants to Patel (’17), the family, friends, dividends,” Patel said. Film and writing has always been fnd a job that suits them. In travel to third world countries and teachers in his life infuence The classes that students a dream of mine, so to be able these sessions the students take that are in poverty and help form his career choice in the best way. take help them get a step closer to contribute to that fow of work tests and assessments on their a government and implement “Both my parents are to the career that they want and produce my own art is an personality and their likes, and environmental policies. pharmacists so they are tied into to follow in the future. Some absolute dream,” Hektoen said. the network narrows it down to “I want to implement these my job choice, but also a lot of students like Jake Hektoen For students trying to discover a job that best fts that student. policies so that [poor countries] my family members are doctors (’18), already are following their what they wish to become when These meetings start in January, can already have those laws, and I see how passionate they childhood dreams. they get older, MyCareerShines. the week after Winter Break, in teachings, and practices from the are with their work and how “I go to Marchman Technical org helps them with their choice. room 617. start.,” Armenia said. much they love it. It takes a lot College where I study Digital Ms. Michele Chamberlin (FAC), The welfare of warfare Information on the benefts students receives for going into the military Alyssa Magilligan Reporter When thinking about the is a beneft on its own. A majority identifcation, military personnel military, people might think of recruits quit in the beginning and families may receive of camoufage uniforms and or even halfway through due to discounts if a store offers it. eating food out of a bag, but being pushed too hard or simply “I think that more places it means much more to those because they miss home. should be more generous who enlisted. For months of “Being away from home was a towards the military. I have come their lives, they dedicated to huge change. Many people are across a lot of places that don’t waking up early every morning scared to leave behind family offer anything. Not asking for and pushing themselves both and the comfort zone of home, much but at least a 10% discount physically and mentally. but starting my life at a young would show some appreciation “Being woken up at 5 every age was the best choice I could for our service men and women,” morning was diffcult to get used have ever made,” Dautzenberg Dautzenberg said. to but you knew it was coming, said. If college is an option for a to. This may be the sole reason Although being a member of so you’d be prepared for it the When they enlist into branches recruit, the branch gives them an someone joins the military in the the military comes with benefts, next day,” Chad Dautzenberg like the Army, or the Coast Guard option about paying for college. frst place, because money is the biggest beneft involves (‘12) said. like Dautzenberg, the recruit The military pays for semesters tight or paying for education just risking your life for your country Getting through basic training receives a military I.D.. With this so the recruit is not required is not an option on their part. to make it a better place. Fashion HB 7

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3 Boots: Combat Boots: 2 Throw on a pair Add a pair of of boots to add boots to tie the the winter vibe whole piece to your outft. together. Posing in designer clothes Students express their individuality with the designer clothing of their choice Mackenna Shiver Reporter Students express their are always ahead in fashion,” Mia “I found my homecoming dress then that student is most likely both express themselves with a personality through their choice Seibert (‘18) said. at BeBe and fell in love with it a very cheerful person with a simple but bold European look. of clothing. Some people stick Different designers have their because I love foral designs bubbly personality. “I really like the brand Lazyoaf with a specifc designer that own inspirations and patterns and it included all of my favorite “My outfts refect my mood because their designs are very suits their personality the best. and they try to incorporate colors. I wanted to be unique in on a daily basis. Some days I’m original. The only drawback is Fashion gives the person wearing today’s trends in with their having a designer dress rather tired and wake up fve minutes that they are a little pricey,” it a sense of distinction, making own twists. A lot of individuals than one from a department before I leave for school and I’ll Farrell said. them feel special in their own choose to go with the fow store,” Seibert said. throw on leggings and a T-shirt Walking around campus, way. and wear what everyone else Fashion is a way to get to with sneakers. Some days when students wear different styles, “I really like fashion because is wearing, but there are those know someone before you I am feeling in a more upbeat and the impact of fashion varies, it’s a way for people to express who stand out in the crowd even meet them because you and proactive mood, I’ll spend a showing the uniqueness of each their individuality. My fashion and they express who they are can automatically tell what kind little extra time putting together individual. inspiration usually comes from through clothing. Seibert shops of personality they have. If a a presentable outft,” Jillian [magazines] British Vogue and at BeBe when looking for special student is dressed in all foral Kirkpatrick (‘17) said. Elle because I think Europeans occasion dresses. print clothing with bright colors, Seibert and Hannah Farrell (‘18) Different hair, don't care Students with different hairstyles share what they use for their hair and how they style it Avery Phillion Reporter Every year guys and girls with hairspray,” Cierra Cangeme using heat on hair and using more effortless look. at a salon, I like it personally change their hairstyles. New (‘18) said. extensions, but everyone has “I curl my hair with a curling because it is different, you don’t products and trends come out Girls are not the only ones different preferences and iron and then put it up in a see it every day… well you and lots of people decide to try grooming their hair. A large different types of hair. bun, wake up, take it out and didn’t. Now it is more popular,” them. But not everybody likes to amount of guys use products and “I don’t really like applying I’m ready to go. Also the night Mazin Shehayeb (‘18) said. stay on trend, lots of people fow styles on theirs too. heat to my hair so I just try before I curl my hair extensions Hair comes in all shapes and with whatever hair they’ve got. “I wake up, take a shower, to use other methods so my and put those in the next sizes and not one person’s hair “Normally I wear my hair slick my hair back and let it fall hair doesn’t get damaged,” morning for added volume,” is the same. Every year girls and naturally everyday, it is literally naturally. Occasionally I’ll use a Cangeme (‘18) said. Bredemier (‘19) said. guy hair styles differ and change. a lion so I have to tame it. I use hair dryer on it and pretty much Kaily Bredemier wears One well known hairstyle this “Not Your Mothers Sea Salt just make sure it looks good,” extensions often. She curls her year has been for guys to “frost” Spray” and I spray it on and Josh Corrow (‘19) said. hair at night to save time in the or bleach the tips of their hair. scrunch my hair and volumize it There is controversy on morning, and so it creates a “I went and got my hair dyed 8 HB Feature Dance 'till you drop Karina Frey (‘20) auditioned for a role in the Nutcracker and got the lead position as Clara

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The Next makes you or breaks you,” Frey Karina Frey (‘20) and Jason Generation Ballet’s said. The Nutcracker, casts The rigorous process of dancers from 7-18 years getting ready for the auditions of age. In order to get a sometimes overwhelmed Frey. Photo provided by Karina Frey place in this performance The pressure to performing the dancers need motivation her best rests on her shoulders to do their absolute best. as she dances in front of an Out of 40 dancers who audience. auditioned, J.W. Mitchell’s “It was very diffcult working very own Karina Frey (’20) up to this because you basically gets the chance of a have to train your whole life to Being the lead in the Nutcracker has always lifetime as playing the be very technical and good with been my dream since“ I was three years old, lead, Clara, in “The the quality of your movements Nutcracker”. Her and other dancers would know I always loved to be on stage and to tell a frst performance that pointe is not an easy form of takes place on December dance,” Frey said. story through movements and acting 18th at the Straz Center in This opportunity opens Tampa Bay, Florida. many windows for Karina in Karina Frey (‘20) “The struggles I had getting future performances. She has this part is more like a general been training her whole life at thing for overall auditions, which Broadway Dance Company , and is being fully prepared the day all of her hard work has fnally of the audition. You only get one paid off. ” chance and one dance to show what you have and that either

Playing their way into history

For the frst time in Mitchell history Abby Mcnulty (‘19) and Anna Dorey (‘17) make it to the All- State Concert Max Tretin Reporter

For months, student musicians think I was going to make it State concert. across Florida have worked because I was really upset “It feels really good [to make vigorously leading up to the with my audition, but I made it All-State]. Not only because auditions for participation in the anyway,” Dorey said. of my self achievements, but All-State Concert and Symphonic Dorey and McNulty are also because of making school Bands. The best of the best in currently making school history. history,” Dorey said. Florida are chosen to perform Dorey is the frst student in Both of these musicians together. Two particular students Mitchell history to be accepted practice day-in and day-out to from J.W. Mitchell convinced into the All-State Orchestra three prepare for the concert, as it is the judges that they have what years in a row. McNulty is the frst one of the biggest occasions of it takes to be in this concert. percussionist in Mitchell history their high school careers. With the concert getting closer to be able to perform in the All- and closer, Anna Dorey (‘17) and Abby McNulty (‘19) feel Anna Dorey (‘17), plays the French the excitement for this special Horn in preparation for the All-State moment. Concert on January 14, 2017. “I am more excited to meet all the great musicians around Photo by Raleigh Illig Florida, have the experience to play with them, and just have an overall fun week,” McNulty said. Both Dorey and McNulty were excited and surprised that they got selected to play Abby McNulty (‘19), practices in the concert. Each year only her Marimba for the All-State a few or no local students at all are accepted to perform so an Concert on January 14, 2017. acceptance is highly valued. Photo by Raleigh Illig “It felt really great. I didn’t Ads HB 9

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Lexi Clark Editor The bells sound negative self consciousness throughout the school and into that of positivity; Noah the stampeding sound of Karzon (’18) feels like a better footsteps fll the hallway and version of himself when he eyes scan the foor, looking for wears his Thursday Boots, with the next pair of trendsetters. boosted self confdence and Shoes, throughout the self assurance and lowered past few years on campus, insecurity. have become a platform of “They make me stand up expression and individuality for straighter and give me better students. Auste Treska students. They give students posture which makes me more (’18) frequently wears an opportunity to stand out respectable to others,” Karzon heels to school, yet she from the crowd. said. does so simply for personal “[My heels make me stand Karzon also takes great pride satisfaction. out because] not many other in the shoes he wears, comfort “People might be people wear heels to school and styles being objects of intimidated [when I wear and they act as a refection of importance in his everyday life. heels] but in reality I my attitude that day,” Sarina “I wear a different pair of don’t worry about what Hamme (’18) said. Thursday Boots every day; other people think, I’m For Savannah Vacca they’re not mainstream, not trying to impress (’17), Crocs represent her they’re comfortable, and they anyone,” Treska said. uniqueness with personalized have good ankle support. Students’ day-to-day ‘jibbitz’ that she chooses They’re not a new style or shoe selection represents to specifcally refect her anything, they’re timeless. them as individuals and act personality. It’s a style that never dies,” as a form of expression while “I think that my Crocs Karzon said. representing their unique represent my personality Wearing unique shoes may personalities to set them apart because they’re so different in have the effect of portraying from the rest in the school a unique way and out of the false perceptions about halls each and every norm. People either love or the students wearing them; day. hate them,” Savannah Vacca however, their motives, more (’17) said. often then not, are not mindful Shoes also transform of the opinions of other 12 HB Sports Shooting the way to success The girls varsity and JV basketball teams start the season out strong Josh Wagner Reporter

The 2016-17 girls basketball The team trained during the “We need to stick together season offcially began weeks before the season in their during tough times, when we November 15th and 16th, and pursuit of the title of “District are losing or when we are down. both of the teams came out Champs,” putting in hours in [We need to] stick together, stay strong and prepared. dedication to bring their best this together, encourage each other

The varsity team rebounded winter. all the time,” Smith said. Selena Dinovo (‘18) goes in for from their season-opener loss, “We’ve been doing a lot of Junior Varsity came out red hot and won fve straight games in a conditioning, working hard at at the start of the season, going the shot against Nature Coast. row in late November and early practice, lifting weights in the 4-0 in their frst four games. After Photo by Josh Wagner December, with a 66-58 win weight room, and working on a close 35-30 win over Nature over Frank W. Springstead High. plays,” Aleyah Proper (‘17) said. Coast Technical High November Catie Whitehead (‘18), a center, Lifting weights and 29th, Charlotte Vari (‘20) The JV team, however, is short it is a little hard playing without along with the rest of the team conditioning only gets someone acknowledged why the team a player, Clara Makdessi (‘19), her,” Zoe Licono (‘19) said. changed their approach to the so far, teamwork and staying began the season so strong. and have been trying to manage Both varsity and junior varsity game after two early losses. mentally focused can play a large “What has been working well during her absence. set big goals for this season. “Winning [changed our mind role in any sport. Lauryn Smith for us is that we have really “She is one of our best bigs, Catch both the girls teams at the set after the rocky start.] We (‘17), the team captain, knows good defence and all the girls one of our centers, and she has home gym tonight against Land hate to lose and want the district hard dedication to the team and are working together as a team. been a big part of what we have O’ Lakes High, starting with JV championship to be ours this staying focused are important [So far] it has been just working had for the past three years, and at 6:00. year,” Whitehead said. aspects of playing well. well,” Vari said. this is the frst year without her so We've got to work, work, work it out Students pursue healthy lifestyles through working out and exercise Kaitlyn Klein Reporter Whether they train for out at the YMCA, but the soccer and soccer refects my results,” pushing for my goal. I want the 350 pounds, which is a 255 weightlifting, soccer, or just to feld is her main gym. Guerra said. same satisfaction and to feel pound increase from the 95 be healthy, students recognize “I have practice 3-4 days a Seeing other people reach their confdent in myself,” Burtt said. pounds when he started. that a good workout routine week and then 2 games every goals motivate Samantha Burtt Trevin Valdes (‘17) works out at “At frst when I started at remains the most important weekend, but on top of that (‘18), who got inspired by seeing the YMCA, and he tries to make 14 it was for looks, but now I aspect in a healthy lifestyle. when I get a chance in my free other people working out. it there fve days a week. care about strength more than Holden Honor (‘17) works out time I like to go workout and “I workout because I want “I work out because I enjoy the anything,” Honor said. to get ready for the Olympic lift to get a better tone on my to be as healthy as I can be. feeling of accomplishment I get weightlifting and power lifting body, and run to keep up my When I see someone else reach after a good workout, and when competitions, which he plans endurance. Gaining muscle their goals, it pushes me to my friends and people point out to compete in. So she can stay and improving my body shape keep working harder and keep my gains,” Valdes said. in shape for soccer, Dalanie is what motivates me because working. It makes me think that Honor, who started working out Guerra (‘18) sometimes works the work that I put into the gym I can do it and to never stop in eighth grade, now benches Raising the bar of expectation The girls weightlifting team achieves new personal records through hard work Alyssa Magilligan Reporter

With the weightlifting For a majority of girls on the to be the best they can. workouts,” Coach Regenia season beginning in early team, weightlifting is a way of “My biggest accomplishment Dixon (FAC) said. November, the girls of the life. After participating in the is that I have broken and held The County Meet will take Varsity team plan to make it sport for a while, it began to the school records for my place at River Ridge High big this year. Students spent a stick with them and became weight class, which is 101, on School and Districts long offseason in the weight part of their daily routine. bench and clean and jerk,” will take place at room or in different gyms “I have been doing Mahairas said. Manatee High across the area to help make weightlifting for three years The last two meets of the School. themselves better to lead the now and it has become a big girls weightlifting season are team to victories in the coming part of my life. It really inspired the County Meet on December matches. me to stay ft and to take care 21, and Districts on January 10. “I improved this offseason of my body,” Victoria Mahairas “The girls worked out over by spending a lot of my time (‘17) said. Thanksgiving break, and we at the gym, and my goals this Weightlifting also brought are lifting heavier weight and year are hopefully to make it personal accomplishments to doing less repetitions to get to states and achieve a total the team. The sport caused the girls ready for these meets. of 300 [pounds],” Abi Williams them to strive to meet their Also a lot of girls have gym Alex Moreno (‘17) (‘17) said. goals, and it made them want memberships so they do extra Sports HB 13 Getcha head in the game The boys varsity and JV basketball teams begin season with a successful start Josh Wagner Reporter

Boys basketball began late on December 2nd. In the fast- season. that we have been practicing a reality. November, and the boys paced action the team put up “It feels really good [getting for a long time. We did what “It was so exciting, I knew varsity and junior varsity teams 84 points to get the season this strong season-opening we had to, we worked hard, it was going to be frst one began training weeks before, opener win, with a fnal score win], it helps us get a little and stayed focused in the of many, and I was really preparing to dominate the of 84-62. buffer at the start, getting 1-0, game,” Sam Adawonu (‘19) hyped in the beginning,” Jake 2016-17 season. “We knew they were going to and gets us ready for the next said. Donaldson (‘20) said. “We’ve been in the gym a press us, so we had to get the game,” John Paul Watt (‘18) Just like varsity, the team At the end of the night, the lot, every day until six or seven ball up the middle. They ended said. got hyped with the frst win, scoreboard lit up in our favor o’clock. We need to just keep up denying the middle, so they Junior Varsity also came but knows the season is just for both teams, an occurrence working hard, keep getting left the sidelines wide open, ready to play December 2nd, beginning. the teams look for more of into the gym, keep drilling, and we just had a whole bunch playing against Springstead’s “It feels good at frst, but you in this 2016-17 season. Both practicing as a team, we’ll of easy lay ups all night,” Alec JV team, putting a tick mark in know I’m not satisfed, I still varsity and junior varsity play gel as the season moves on,” Sherman (‘18) said after the their win column with a 60-29 want to win games. The season at Land O’ Lakes High tonight Jimmy Eannel (‘20) said before victory. win. is not over, it was just our frst at 6:00. the season began. Starting off a season with a “The game plan was to game, ” Adawonu said. The varsity and JV season got victory puts the varsity team keep the ball moving, to stay For freshmen, playing in a underway with a home game in a position to loosen up and focused, and to execute. We basketball game representing against Frank W. Springstead prepare for the rest of the were supposed to run our plays their high school fnally became Making history on the mats The wrestling team takes on the frst ever female additions to their roster Chris Wilson Reporter With a new season about Being the frst girls on the but you also do not want to since I’m working against of the team work hard, and to begin, the wrestling team team, provides a change hurt her. Having girls on the boys so I always have to put wrestle hard to win their welcomes a few unfamiliar from an all team this year in my best effort,” Moses meets. There are only ten faces to the team. Lauren boys team will improve said. meets total in the season with Sawyer (‘17) and Destaney to being a They put“ up the the team a Before this year no girl a county championship at the Moses (‘19) offcially make mixed boys fght that they lot,” Ryan ever made it on the team so end of it all. history as the frst girls to and girls team. Ryel (‘19) this year with two girls being Come see the team at their wrestle since the school It also gives an would with said. on the team gave the boys next meet on January 14th at opened. advantage another guy. With plenty something to think about. 10:00 a.m., the cost to get in “Honestly it feels pretty because then of meets over “We have never had girls is fve dollars. great, because the guys don’t the guys get the course of on our team before so having specifcally tailor the moves to wrestle only other guys the season, newcomers like them this year helps the to make it easier for me, they and not girls. ”Sawyer and Moses have the team get better and provides are more realistic and they “I had to wrestle a girl last chance to prove their place diversity for the team,” Bruno put up the fght that they year at districts. [Wrestling a on the team by doing well at Colon (‘18) said. would with another guy,” girl] is like fghting your sister, the meets. With meets coming and Sawyer said. you do not want to let her win “I have to really work hard going fast, the members Tapping into a world of opportunity Emma Meyers travels to Germany to compete nationally for tap dancing Meghan Borum Reporter Beginning at the age of three, But through the tap world she a total of 36 countries, while last Emma Meyers (‘18) stepped into found a universal means to year there was only 32. the dancing world of tap/ballet communicate. “It was a lot more intense and classes. Since then, she has “If you don’t speak the everyone was just as good or danced every style to become same language you still speak even better than they were last one of the best in the world. She the same language with your time,” Meyers said. traveled to Germany twice in the feet. We are one community While in Germany, Meyers past year to compete as the only and we’re the tap world and learned new things and met Floridian out of 85 people on the everyone’s united,” Meyers said. more people. This proved to be team. Meyers competed in the junior easy when everyone around her During her time in Germany, category last year, but this year, shared the same passion. Meyers Emma Meyers (‘18) performing her she improved her skills and met she moved to the adult category. is able to be whoever she wants new people. When traveling Meyers performed for the judges to be and make her own music tap dance routine in Germany. to another country, it can be with two dances, placing fourth with her feet. Photo provided by Emma Myers diffcult to understand others. in formation. This year there was 14 HB Sports Feature

'Tis the season of Sophie Sajecki Editor Signing Signing season a scholarship to Wingate golfer, winning collegiate the tournament I emailed Lacrosse), practice while I approaches for student University for golf; and tournaments, and her and she wanted me to was at track. The sport of athletes committing to Alexis Zegan (‘17) signed to helping my team in a play for her team at Coker lacrosse fascinated me and play their favorite sports Coker College for lacrosse. successful season,” Guizar College and it just went I instantly knew I wanted to in college. With the The transition to a new said. from there,” Zegan said. play it. I have been playing number of student athletes college offers different In contrast to other With lacrosse being such lacrosse for only one year enrolled in J.W. Mitchell, opportunities to excel as students that signed, Alexis a new sport to the area, and now,” Zegan said. group signings occur each team players and as Zegan is J.W. Mitchell’s with the Mustang lacrosse Being signed to play quarter in recognition of individuals as well. frst student to receive a team only being able to for a college team makes students who receive these “I am defnitely looking scholarship for lacrosse. play on the J.W. Mitchell the hard work over the scholarships. forward to being able “Over the summer, felds this year for the frst years more meaningful. On November 10th, to have access to the a college coach came time, a scholarship for After gaining recognition three student athletes were great coaches, courses, to watch one of my Zegan was a tremendous from college coaches recognized and signed and resources that my teammates during a accomplishment. across the country players their National Letters of school has to offer tournament for my summer “What got me into become more motivated in Intent: Maddie Bell (‘17), for so I can reach my full lacrosse league, and she lacrosse was seeing accomplishing excellence a scholarship to Catawba potential. I really hope to told my coach that she the school team, Trinity for years in the future. College for softball; accomplish becoming a liked my overall speed Thundering Herd at Stefanie Guizar (‘17) for better more well rounded and enthusiasm, so after the time (now Mustang

Ab o ut th e s i g nees Alexis Zegan

College: Coker College; Division II Competitive team: Mustang Lacrosse Years playing sport: One Why Coker? Smaller school

Maddie Bell

Maddie Bell (‘17) Alexis Zegan (‘17) Stefanie Guizar (‘17) College: Catawba College; Division II Competitive team: Next Level Softball Years playing sport: Nine Why Catawba? It's like a family; Pre-Law

Stefanie Guizar

College: Wingate University; Divison II Competitive team: Individual Years playing sport: Six

Why Wingate? Great coach and facility Zegan signs her letter of intent to play

collegiate lacrosse at Coker College.

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Next Big Thing greets The 1975 A recap of 97X’s Next Big Thing annual concert Kristina Jautze Reporter The 16th annual 97x radio “I think it’s cool that they The Naked and Famous, Bishop station’s Next Big Thing concert have local bands playing in Briggs, Capital Cities, Kongos, occurred on December 3rd at the the concert. You can fnd new Phantogram, and The Head MidFlorida Amphitheater. NBT upcoming bands to listen to and the Heart. These bands is an all day music festival that instead of the famous ones that had fans on their feet jumping holds performances from bands everyone knows about,” Danielle in anticipation of their favorite that play on 97.1 and has about Fink (’19) said. songs. They played sets 40 20,000 people who attend. The During the day, at the second to 60 minutes long since they line-up consisted of two local stage, bands such as 888, were larger (in fan-base) bands. bands and twelve popular bands Weathers, Lewis Del Mar, and Capital Cities played one of their Photo provided by Cole Mazalewksi with the headline band being the Judah and the Lion played sets most popular songs called “Safe Someone”, “The Sound”, great time,” Darius Far (’20) said. 1975. comprised of their most popular and Sound” and that had almost “Girls”, and “Chocolate”. The Overall, the concert had The day began at 10 A.M. or hit songs. They all had a lot everyone singing along and crowd sang all of the songs amazing energy and lots of with the two local bands called of energy and kept the crowd cheering them on. in harmony and some were happy people that made Miroux and The Infnite Eights. interested. Lewis Del Mar’s singer By the end of the night, emotional as this is their favorite the experience much better. These bands had to submit interacted with the audience in everyone was anxious for the band. There’s no doubt that I would auditions and win the most votes a fun way by stepping off the 1975 to come on. When “Love “I had such a fun time and it recommend checking out NBT for them to be chosen to play stage and dancing with them. He Me” starting playing, screaming was a great experience. I would next year. at the concert. Every year, they sang with emotion and genuinely could be heard from all over defnitely go again just for the select two different local bands enjoyed his time at the show. the amphitheater. Their set atmosphere because everyone to give them an opportunity to At the main stage, before the consisted of songs like “UGH!”, was so laid back and having a grow a larger fan-base. headliner, were the bands COIN, “Somebody Else”, “Loving

Offce Christmas Party Offce Christmas Party is a R-rated, roll of the foor comedy, that will have people gasping for breath in the theater. This movie is about Carol Vanstone (Jennifer Aniston), the CEO of the company her brother, Clay Vanstone (T.J. Miller) and Josh Parker (Jason Bateman) work at. She wants to shut down the branch Clay and Josh works at but Josh is not going to let that happen. Josh throws an epic party to try and close a deal with a potential client that could save his branch. Jason and Jennifer are laugh out loud funny in this very unusual fick. I give this movie a perfect rating because of the humor and edge it gives.

The Edge of Seventeen The Edge of Seventeen is a R-rated comedy about a teenage girl named Nadine (Hailee Steinfeld) that is going through a rough patch in her junior year of high school. Nadine is not a popular girl and she has her one best friend, Krista. Every thing was going okay until she found her best friend and her brother together. Nadine wasn’t able to accept the fact her brother and Krista were together. Nadine can slowly see her best friend changing before her eyes. To make things worse, Nadine accidently texts the Mackenna’s boy she is in love with a very embarrassing text message. This movie will have people leaving the theater with tears of laughter running down their faces. I give Movie this movie 3 out of 5 stars because of the humor and its great representation of teenage lives today, but it Corner lacks a strong story line. Incarnate, a PG-13 rated thriller, has audiences on the edge of their seats. This horrifying movie is about an 11-year-old boy that is possessed by a demon. The family tried to bring in a priest to perform an exorcism, but things take an unexpected turn. A strange gentleman goes to the family and has his own way of getting rid of demons. Aaron Eckheart plays the scientist that goes into the subconscious to get rid of the haunting demon that is inside of jake, played by Emjay Anthony. This movie is very chilling but not too scary so I give it only 2 stars out of 5.

Almost Christmas Almost Christmas is a PG-13 rated, drama that has many people worried for poor Walter. This movie is about a retired man named Walter Meyer, that recently lost the love his life. This coming Christmas is his frst Christmas without his wife. Walter thinks it is a good idea to have his 4 kids over for Christmas but it doesn’t turn out the way he was hoping it would. All the children do is fght back and fourth with each other. Walter, played by Danny Glover doesn’t know if it’s possible to get through 4 days in the same home. This movie had some humor throughout but overall was not as good as the trailer perceived it to be, therefore I only give it 1 star. Entertainment HB 17 You can gaze into the future One of Disney’s most popular shows “That’s so Raven” returns to the big screen as a spin off called “That’s so Raven 2” Alyssa Magilligan Reporter In the beginning of 2003, Raven Baxter, as a divorced yet popular shows proved Georgantas said. Even though the spin-off to Disney Channel aired the frst mother with twins of her own. themselves slightly unsuccessful. Despite the original “That’s “That’s So Raven” lacks a release episode of a show about a high One of them sees glimpses into For example, when the hit show So Raven” series’ success, fans date, the announcement of the school student with visions that the future, similar to what Raven Friends came to a tragic end, of the show still prepare for the show itself brought excitement enabled her to see into the dealt with as a teenager in the NBC wanted to make up for the worst, and hope disappointment to those who religiously watched future called “That’s So Raven.” original series. loss of views. The producers at stays away as they want to enjoy the original series, and previous Now in the works, the producers “The plot is creative and I don’t the station decided on giving the the show and the returning viewers hope Disney Channel at Disney Channel decided to think it has been done recently. character Joey Tribbiani his own characters. creates a better version of their make a spin-off show, once again Especially with the twist of show, and it ended after just two “Hopefully the spin-off version favorite childhood show. starring Raven Symone. someone being able to see into seasons due to lack of viewers. doesn’t disappoint. The hints With no set air date on Disney the future,” Delaney Georgantas “A lot of the time, the original toward the new show is making Channel yet, the show’s plot (‘18) said. show is better than the spin-off it sound really interesting,” includes the main character, In the past, spin-offs of older a company decides to make,” Georgantas said. The Wizarding World continues Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find them is the prequel to the Harry Potter series and is predicted to be a fve part series

Josh Wagner Reporter

After fve long years, the escaped creatures. newer generation. universe.` as with any movie, viewers Wizarding World fnally returns “I felt wonder struck by this “There were a lot of references “If you are looking for a should see the movie to on the silver screen in the new interpretation of the Harry to Harry Potter, but it’s an entirely prequel to Harry Potter, if you create an honest opinion and new movie “Fantastic Beasts Potter universe. It was amazing different time period and story. expect it to have the plot points review. and Where to Find Them,” to return to Harry Potter with You don’t need to know any of the [Harry Potter] story, “I would rate this movie a which already surpassed the a new perspective and new background knowledge to then no [you might not want solid 9/10. It was suspenseful, 500 million dollar mark at the characters,” Austin Erickson (‘20) understand the movie, but it to see this movie.] But if you exciting, and left a little more worldwide box offce. said. could help with some smaller are looking for another escape to be desired,” Erickson said. This story follows the British Although it links to the Harry details,” Kaylee Strobel (‘18) into the Wizarding World that With J.K. Rowling pushing wizard, Newt Scamander, a Potter we all know, the movie said. J.K. Rowling has created, then for four more flms, the magizoologist (person who follows completely unique Some fans, like Jenna I highly suggest it,” Mendieta Wizarding World clearly is not studies magical creatures), as characters and a fresh story line Mendieta (‘20), were curious said. done with cinema, and the he travels throughout 1926 that grabs the attention of long- to see if the movie would be Although mixed reviews have fans are not either. New York City hunting down time Harry Potter fans, and the too disconnected to the Potter foated throughout the media,

Singing her way to the top Melanie Martinez, newest pop artist making her way to the top of the charts

Michelle Cervera Reporter

songs talk about her family life, and that I’ll live.” Caitlyn Powell are relatable, it’s not like the who she is, her love life, personal (’19) said. mainstream songs out there Raina Norwood (‘20), took this picture of experiences and takes you The Crybaby album debuted singing about love or hip hop through the emotions Crybaby at number 6 on the Billboard Top songs her style is dark without Melanie Martinez on her “Crybaby”tour. feels. Attention has been raised 200 and features 12 songs. One being dark. I love how she sings for her unique music style and of the songs “Carousel” was the so metaphorically she’s telling a Photo provided by Rania Norwood deep core song meanings. feature song for FX’s American story but all of her songs have Melanie Martinez a 21-year-old perfect from the outside but has “Melanie’s music is relatable Horror Story: Freak Show trailer. a darker hidden message I’ve American singer/song writer/ problems going on in the inside. for people that are going It’s obvious Melanie Martinez’s always thought it was interesting and director from Astoria, New The music video released two through or have gone through individual fashion sense is unique in trying to fgure out what she York City, got her start in 2012 years ago currently holds 86 the things that she is singing and surprising. was suggesting in her songs,” on season 3 of NBC’s The Voice. million plus views on YouTube. about. The way she mixes “I love her fashion choices, I Raina Norwood (’20) said. After being eliminated on week She released her debut pop music with alternative love her hair and the way she Martinez’s plans for her next fve Atlantic Records scouted album “Crybaby” on August lyrics makes a new sound that does her make up mixing darker studio album is to continue with Martinez and signed her. She 14th 2015, the entire album is is appealing for people with colors with bright pastels, I Crybaby’s story line and place continued her career in music based off a character named: different music tastes, she is also think it’s awesome that she is her in a Creepy town, the songs producing her debut song “Crybaby” Martinez created and very motivative. The music gives confdent in who she is. I like would continue from Crybaby’s “Dollhouse” The song was said coordinated the songs to go me hope and reassurance that Melanie because she is different perspective. to be about a family that looks along with Crybaby’s story. The everything is going to be fne from other artists her songs 18 HB Opinions If its broken, please fix it Students discuss ways school bathrooms need to improve Samantha Burchick Reporter Students stuck at school for People really underestimate the eight hours a day typically need amount of power social media to use the bathrooms. Students holds. Making a problem like this believe the bathrooms get dirtier public jeopardizes the school’s every year and need to be paid image. Two days after I tweeted closer attention to. One student the pictures the toilet seat was Liz Mott (‘17) posted this photo of an took to social media to share her fxed,” Elisabeth Mott (‘17) said. uneven bathroom lock on twitter, it was then concern of the uncleanliness of When students go to use the bathrooms and had photos to school bathrooms they do not addressed by admin and fxed immediately. back it up. want to go in and fnd garbage “I originally tweeted the on the foor, overfowing trash and functioning properly every through them. These bathrooms (‘18) said. pictures of the bathrooms cans, no toilet paper, and no day, checking soap dispensers need to have a code of cleaning By cleaning up after themselves because I was upset at how soap. These bathrooms need to every day and reflling them standards for everyone to use. and speaking up when something it had been months since the stay clean to maintain the health when necessary, and ensuring “Do your business and clean does not function properly, toilet seat was broken and of all students. The school should that feminine waste baskets are up after yourself, don’t leave the students can go a long way to who knows how long since the take better care of the bathrooms properly secured in their place bathroom dirty because other keep our bathrooms presentable door actually ft the lock. There because they refect the school and are changed daily,” Mott people also want to be able to and operational. are custodians who clean the as well. said. use a clean bathroom. Right now bathrooms every day, so why “The school can fx these Bathrooms need to be the school bathrooms are nasty, weren’t these problems being problems by having custodial clean because many students people write all over it and they addressed in a timely manner? staff make sure toilets are cleaned throughout the day pass germs are always so dirty,” Riya Gandhi Students can hardly stand the wait Winter Break starts later this year, causing controversy among students and faculty Morgan Fliss Reporter As December nears its end, their family because Christmas is have time to celebrate,” Meta said. County likesd the clean break of have extra time they could use to students’ Christmas spirit begins to time that should be spent with Although numerous students the semester at winter vacation, study. However, it could also just grow. Students and staff become family [not at school],” Tori Eurell do not agree with the fact that that way students could start fresh be extra time for students to forget excited to enjoy time with their (‘20) said. Christmas break is so late, the in the second semester without the content,” Daniel said. family and celebrate the holidays With the break so close to district had a philosophy behind having to study over the holidays.” Holiday spirit may seem short this instead of sitting at a desk grading Christmas, students and staff, like their choice. Advanced Placement Human year because students and staff or doing schoolwork. Unfortunately, Rasheeda Meta (‘19) do not get to According to TBO.com, “In order Geography and World History will be at school fnishing semester this year students begin Christmas enjoy much of the holiday spirit. to get in enough frst semester teacher, Ms. Heather Daniel (FAC) exams until December 22nd, but break on December 23rd, only two “I do not like that break starts so class hours, the district would weighs the pros and cons. on the bright side, students will not days before Christmas. late because it feels like Christmas have to end the semester after “I believe there are pros and have to cram studying into their “I think that we should have more isn’t going to happen. Christmas is winter break — something most cons to having the break being family and holiday time. time for winter break so students going to start so early and be over offcials did not want to do. The split or not being split. When can enjoy Christmas plans with before we know it. We won’t really District School Board of Pasco exams are after break, students Medically legalized in the sunshine state Students weigh the benefts and downsides of medical marijuana Kristina Jautze Reporter

On November 8th, the voters The state monitors precautions a background check to “I believe passing this “I think the future of medical of Florida passed Amendment towards preventing the abuse of make sure they do not law was strictly to marijuana is it being legalized in 2 which allows the usage of this law. Doctors, by law, must have a history of IJU help people who all states. People will start using it medical marijuana under a not prescribe medical marijuana drug abuse,” AR AN have certain in the correct manner instead of M A legal doctor’s prescription as to any patient that asks. There John Henges illnesses and using it with bad intentions. This a treatment. Four years ago, must be a specifc problem (‘19) said. make them will leave an overall improvement citizens voted down the same scientifcally proven to be helped This law feel better,” for our country,” Fink said. law. Since medical marijuana by marijuana in order for that carries the Camryn Florida took a big step by is now legal, students worry patient to receive a prescription. potential to Freitag (‘18) legalizing medical marijuana, as F about the abuse rate of the drug “Improper use can be help people O said. the 26th state to pass the law. increasing. monitored by the dosages with severe The future With responsible implementation, R “Sadly, there are a few people given to a patient. If any patient anxiety, of medical the law has the potential to Y in this world that will do anything requests additional marijuana, cancer, PTSD, M L marijuana is beneft thousands of patients. to get high. There will be people there should be a checkup to epilepsy, and E N vast. Students D O that abuse this law greatly, but see if they actually need it. Also, many others. It IC E believe that I do believe it will do enough whenever any kind of drugs will not cure these INAL US legalization will benefcial work to stay legal,” are given to a patient at home, problems, but it can spread across the Brian Fink (‘20) said. they should be required to get make them more tolerable. entire nation. Opinions HB 19 Dear JWMHS, keep the rainbow walls A staff editorial regarding the school’s decision to paint over buildings’ colored stripes Red, orange, green, blue, and buildings as the red building and to differentiate the buldings. learn to recognize details, and aid Unfortunately, school purple create the many colors orange building, rather than the Seniors, juniors, sophomores, pattern recognition. With more administration decided to paint of the buildings throughout fve hundred or three hundred and most freshmen have a students noticing the different over all the building colors campus. However, administration building. Confusion among habit of calling the buildings by colors of the buildings, as they around campus. Many students decided to remove these colors students may rise without the their color names due to what walk in them every day, they and faculty did not have a say in from all the buildings and rename use of colors for the buildings. It they remember. The Hoofbeat become more attentive to small the decision but prefer to reverse them by building number. The is important to keep the colors believes that the school’s colors details around them and the it. To help enhance student’s Hoofbeat staff believes, that the throughout campus so students should not be changed because school. Also, colors aid short- learning and experience at school should not remove the easily fnd their way from class leaving them will be easier for term memory over a period of school, the memorable colors buildings’ interior colors because to class on time. Also, with everyone based on their habits time. In fact, something so simple should remain around campus. some students do not know them two 700 buildings on campus, and preferences. such as a building color actually by their numbers. changing the colors would take The website www.td.org states helps students to perform better For example, students know the make it confusing for students that colors actually help the brain in school.

Man on the Street How do you break the stereotypes?

People “joke and say Some people“ call me a When people“ frst see me People always“ ask my Some kids work“ harder than blondes are not smart, but I terrorist, I just laugh at they think that I’m going to be brother and I if we play others and people don’t see break that stereotype that because it is such an really intelligent or that I will basketball because we are that so they assume that our by taking advanced classes ignorant way to think and it is have an accent because I’m so tall, they judge us by our parents just buy everything and maintaining a offensive to hear people say Asian, but I consider myself appearance at frst. But in for us. In reality, I worked high GPA. things like that. average and don’t have one. reality we both play baseball. for my things.

Chandler Dempsey (’17) Branden Abdelshahid (’19) Thuyen Truong (’18) Travis Edling (‘17) Sam Grosseibl (’17) ” ” ” ” ” Without a struggle, there is no progress AP Capstone and Research students debate the diffculty of the class and its benefts Max Trettin Reporter

The Capstone program the courses as well as other AP talking to the class about my Sreten Dedic (‘18) said. their horizon in public speaking, presented in 2015 by the College courses of a student’s choosing. research,” Riya Gandhi (‘18) said. Although the students involved arguing, and researching. The Board gained recognition from “I fnd the class really The frst year of the course in the program have mixed leaders of the program, Ms. Beth universities and colleges. The interesting; it is challenging, but teaches students how to emotions about the course, they Seletos (FAC) and Ms. Jamie entire Capstone program is I like how it is a different class strengthen their argument, and do not regret taking the class. Orrego (FAC), continually work based around class involvement, than just regimented curriculum,” the second year of the course “Even though I [have] lost a hard to beneft both the students strengthening your argument, Maddie Nessler (‘18) said. helps dive into a “yearlong good amount of sleep, it was and themselves. and learning how to properly However, other students fnd research-based investigation on mainly due to me slacking a bit Students interested in AP research in a college setting. it more challenging due to the a topic of individual interest,” as and I eventually got [the work] capstone must see Ms.Seletos or The two-year program includes research necessary to pass the the College Board website states. done, it was worth it,” Dedic said. Ms. Orrgeo for details. a year of advanced placement fnal exam. “It indirectly teaches you how To these students, the time it (AP) Capstone Seminar and a year “The hardest thing for me is to argue in a polite way, as well takes to pass and gain the skills of Research, granting students to actually get up and present in as speaking in front of a group of is worth surrendering. The course a special diploma at graduation front of the class because I do not people much more comfortably; it prepares students for the college when completing and passing like presenting and confdently got me out of my comfort zone,” workload and helps them expand more is better Jess Mason Reporter In October 2010, the well- known website and phone of getting to know people on Fitzpatrick (’18) said. rather than limiting followers it’s helpful to have a lot of app, Instagram, took off a personal level who you did In addition to fnstas being to just your close friends,” followers for that reason,” as the newest social media not previously know. an opening to learn more Fitzpatrick said. Fitzpatrick said. to post trendy photos. “I like having a lot of about people, they are also a Users also use fnstas as a Additionally, students like Since then, different media followers on my fnsta platform to post funny photos way to vent and get advice Myles Megna (’18) believe platforms like Snapchat because it helps me fnd out and make people laugh. from their followers. that it is benefcial to have and Twitter have taken over more about my friends or “I feel like it’s good to have “Having more followers on more followers for another the teen community’s app people I don’t fully know yet. a lot of followers on fnsta my fnsta allows me to vent reason. Rather than fnding favorites. However, Instagram It helps you get to know more because it’s funnier when a lot on my account. I feel better out by word of mouth, recently made a comeback people and see others’ funny of people see embarrassing about certain situations when fnstas allow quick and easy through the new and popular moments and issues,” Katie pictures or funny captions people give me advice, so access to news and events craze, fnstas. happening on campus. A fnsta is a fake Instagram “It is up to you if you want account used to post funny to have a lot of followers or photos and videos, or things not, but I think fnstas should that one would not post have more followers because on their regular Instagram it’s a good way to see all account. that’s going on around the “On my fnsta, I usually post school,” Megna said. rants, goofy pictures of me, Finsta users should allow and sometimes even advice more people to follow their on certain things,” Kelly account. By introducing Meehan (’17) said. opportunities to get to know Many fnsta users believe new people, sharing funny that fnstas should be private content, being a gateway accounts with very few for advice, and spreading followers. However, there news, having an open fnsta are a multitude of reasons makes for a better overall to back the idea that fnsta experience. accounts should have more followers, rather than less. Finstas are an effective way Less is more pictures without captions. Since I only have like 20 Kaitlyn Klein followers on my fnsta, and Reporter they are all my friends, I Instagram, a highly popular know I can be my funny self,” social media app, celebrated Fabrazio said. its sixth birthday just two on my fnsta I can make private and only accept that everyone is around their Rather than allowing months ago. Since the initial jokes and complain and do my friends because I post friends, but only around their anyone to follow him, release in 2010, the content whatever I want. I can rant embarrassing stuff. If I friends,” Bradson said. Fabrazio pays close attention posted by the users of the and say anything because the accepted everyone I would Charlie Fabrazio (‘20) likes on who requests him. app went through many only followers are my close just post the same kind of how his fnstagram allows him “There is no way fnsta phases. From monthly photo friends,” Ally Jones (‘20) said. stuff that I post on my real to express the true him. To would be as fun if just anyone challenges, to predominantly When fnsta started to Instagram,” Jones said. him, fnsta is a place he can followed me. Everything selfes, to artisanal coffee and become popular, users kept In an effort to be the post without feeling judged. these days is about follower scenery pictures, the app’s their follower numbers in funniest she can be, Gabby He feels obligated to post counts and amounts of likes, material matured with its the low double digits, which Bradson (‘18) keeps her fnsta certain things on his real but you can’t care about users, with the latest trend allowed people to post funny closed off, so only those who Instagram, that live up to an that on fnsta. It defeats the being fnstas. These private pictures of themselves for she frequently talks with can expectation people have of purpose,” Fabrazio said. accounts capture something an audience made of solely follow. him. Having a closed fnsta rarely seen by people who their closest friends. However, “When I post something I “I’m a funny person, but undoubtedly results in a follow these same users on since then, users started to know exactly who can see it, I’m really shy so my funny better fnsta experience. their main accounts: reality. accept anyone who requests and I like that a lot. I feel like side isn’t exactly what people Allowing for more reality “I have a lot of family to follow them, diminishing controlling who can follow think of when they think and funnier posts, users who that follows me on my main the original purpose of a me allows me to be funnier of me. Because of that, on keep their fnstas very private, account so I really have to fnsta. than I am on my regular my regular account I am enjoy the real purpose of a monitor my account, but “I keep my fnsta very account. The kind of funny very artsy and post scenery fnsta.