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By: Brenna Audrey No One Fights Alone! Photo Courtesy of Google Images One in eight women will be diagnosed is a higher risk of diagnosis. Thankfully, this disease. Excessive alcohol consumption, or tion comes from MammographySavesLives. with a form of breast cancer in her lifetime, is the case with less than 15% of women frequent consumption at all, can raise the org which is another website encouraging one case happens every two minutes. Out battling breast cancer. In addition to hered- risk 1.5 times if more than one alcoholic women to participate in a mammogram. In of these people, one will leave our lives itary inheritance of cancerous cells, being beverage is digested. Overall, one of the addition to mammograms, every woman every 13 minutes, making a total of roughly overweight or obese can play a large role in most deadly risks is the age of the person should self-examine herself monthly, as 79% 40,500 women dying in the United States the development of cancer cells. Scientists affected. Below the age of 30 years, the risk of of cancerous lumps are found by wom- alone out of the 252,710 diagnosed yearly. recommend maintaining a healthy weight, as of developing breast cancer is very low and en themselves. Thankfully, 80% of lumps The sad truth is that over 230,000 women a person who gains 21 to 30 pounds since age highly uncommon in high school or college detected are non cancerous, also known as are diagnosed with a new and invasive type eighteen while not carrying a child is 40% aged women, with the risk at 30 increasing at benign lumps. Encouraging women to use of breast cancer, making it the number one more likely to develop a form of breast cancer a mere 0.44%. From there, there is a 1.47% themselves as a first resource has become deadly cancer among American women and as opposed to someone who has only gained increase in a person’s 40’s, a 2.38% risk in a widespread movement, from 5K’s run by the second leading in cancer related deaths, 5 to 15 pounds. Adding onto the topic of her 50’s, a 3.56% increase while in her early past survivors and walks to raise funds with preceded only by lung cancer. There’s no two weight, the density of a woman’s breast may to late 60’s and a 3.82% chance of develop- health benefits as well. Through the American ways about it, that’s a lot of people suffering. lead her to be four times more at risk than a ing cancer in her 70’s. Two in three cases of Cancer Society, scientists have claimed that The risk factors are even more of a concern. woman with less dense breasts, whether it cancer are found in women 55 and older, so walking for just 75 to 150 minutes a week can From intensive scientific study throughout a be from implants or natural growth. A small doctors strongly enforce yearly mammogram lower the risk of breast cancer by 18%! Pink collection of cancer victims, it was found that factor in play may be from lack of vitamin screenings for women 40 and older or in Outs, such as the one done at our Gulf Coast a woman is 200 times more likely to contract D- found in fish oil or liver- that helps control persons that may have health complications High School, are a great way to gain mass breast cancer than a man, though men are not negative breast cell growth and sometimes in their families. A mammogram screenings support around the world. To show your sup- free from this looming threat. On average, can stop breast cancer cells from developing can greatly help with early diagnosis, there is port, research local breast cancer awareness 410 American men will die from breast in the first place. To take precautions, scien- an amazing 98% survival rate of breast cancer walks or organizations in your area; the web- cancer out of the diagnosed 2,190 in addition tists recommend through breastcancer.org in the early recognition stages. Out of 1,000 site “Making Strides Against Breast Cancer” to their women counterparts, coming in at avoiding smoking cigarettes or e-cigs. Smok- women who have a screening mammogram, is a great place to start. From awareness and more than 3,500 cases of death. Although ing has caused a higher number of cases of 100 will return for a second screening due to support, over 33 million strong breast cancer men are at a lower risk from this disease- breast cancer in premenopausal women, and something seen in the first mammogram. 61 survivors are alive and thriving in the U. S. only one in one thousand will be diagnosed this can even be a factor through secondhand of these women will not see any additional today, as stated by www.nationalbreastcancer. per year worldwide- there are still factors that smoke. Furthermore, race may play a minor problems from the screening. From this, 20 org. With only 2.7% of cases being fatal ev- can throw off their internal balance. Another factor, as Caucasian women are slightly more will find that what was detected in the image ery year-a large decrease since recent years, factor is a person’s family’s medical history, likely to develop a breast cancer than an Afri- is most likely not cancer and 19 will require according to the American Cancer Society as seen that when close blood relatives have can- American woman, but African American minimally invasive needle biopsy; with only more and more women are beating the odds developed some type of breast cancer, there women are most likely to depart due to this five going on to be diagnosed. This informa- and reclaiming their lives. Stepping Into the Future! Artist of the Week By: Shelby Buckner By: Claudia Kahl Photo Courtesy of Google Images These 4 years of high school are very crit- pus by the end of the year. A few examples Jordan Keyes is a new student at Gulf Jordan stated. Keyes has participated in ical for how the future looks for students. of schools that have already been here or Coast, nonetheless, she fits right in with several art shows throughout her art Starting in mid October and continuing are expected to be seen are Yale, FSU, FIU, the art community. She transferred to career, however, not a lot of them were to the 27th, GCHS hosts the college fair, and one of the most popular, UF, which Gulf Coast this school year, from Iowa, really memorable to her. One of her most which has been going on for about 20 years has gathered the most students so far, as as a senior. Keyes has been doing art for memorable art showcases was the Festival now. Students have the opportunity to expected. UF does have one of the highest around 10 to 11 years. When Jordan was of Trees. The Festival of Trees is a winter get a special look at the colleges they number of students that attend and study in seventh grade, she spent a week at the event where artists submit a “tree” that is are interested in attending. Students are at their school, but they also have some of University of Iowa under an art professor. auctioned off. There is a high school able to converse with the administration the most challenging requirements to get in The University of Iowa was one of the section where the local high schools and staff of the various schools, and to their school. One of the examples stated first universities in America to unite art choose a student to create an art piece and they are able to was when FAU history and studio art. The college today that is then submitted into the gala. Jordan see what the col- Photot Courtesy’s to Google Images was on campus. still offers both of its original programs. is mainly a 2D artist, but in the winter of The campus is covered in art, with 2016 at the gala, her submitted 3D piece lege has to offer “One of the ladies sculptures in various places, such as the won first place. Her piece was a 13-inch- for the students. from FAU talked common courtyard area. tall ceramic vase. It had various cut outs This meaning about Marine “The experience was really great.” Keyes running down the sides of it, and the vase students have a science and how stated. “It really opened my eyes to what was covered in a blue-copper glaze, giving chance to figure they can do work an art education can give to me.” it a worn, yet new, effect. out which school with dolphins and This past summer, Jordan spent two Although she focuses mainly on photog- will accommo- the fish life there.” weeks at the School of the Arts Institute raphy, Jordan enjoys drawing in graphite date them and This was one of of Chicago studying photography. SAIC and charcoal. Graphite and charcoal draw- what they would the examples Ms. is considered to be America’s largest ings are typically done on bigger pieces of like to major in. Giles gave about accredited school of art and design. It is an paper. The overall composition has a well During lunch in some of the things independent private art school located in put together effect, however, the process is the media center, the college admin- the Loop in Chicago, Illinois. The school actually quite messy. is associated with the museum, “The Art “I love drawing in charcoal and graphite you can choose istrations may talk Institue of Chicago” also called the “Chi- because it’s messy.” Keyes stated. “It cre- the select days to about if brought up cago Art Institute.” It has been recognized ates a mess and is quick. There’s really no attend depending by a student. as one of the top two graduate programs in time to think about what you’re doing, it’s on which college the entire nation. The downtown location just what your hands want you to do.” the student wishes to go to. Another thing Ms. Giles added was has seven buildings and is right next to the As art is a very big part of Keyes’s life, it During Spring, some of the colleges return that Golden Gate High will be hosting Art Institute of Chicago. The two institutes makes sense that she wants to continue art to Gulf Coast, as well as different colleges an event in their gym called “College share an equal partnership and share many all throughout her college career. She is that haven’t already spoken to the students. Night” on November 1st, 2017 starting of the same administrative resources. looking to study at the School of the Arts Majority of the students that go to the at 5:30 PM and ending at 7:30 PM. As of “Spending two weeks at SAIC really Institute of Chicago (SAIC) in the fall of meetings are Juniors and Seniors, consider- October 11th, there are many schools such settled my doubts on going to an art 2018, majoring in photography and the ing their closeness to applying to colleges as FGCU, Penn State, and The University school, it made me want to go sooner.” 2D arts. and taking SAT’s and ACT’s, which is also of Notre Dame attending. Other programs talked about, but Sophomores and Fresh- such as the US Army and Navy will also men are also welcome to attend. A total of be there, along with many more. This is around 60 colleges visit Gulf Coast’s cam- another opportunity for students to explore Feature Stories Go On an Adventure Without Leaving Home FAFSA Simplified By: Brianna Antle By: Emma Araque provided by the school. Jane Austen, writer of Emma, Sense and Sensibility, First of all, what is FAFSA? The next final steps are and Mansfield Park was an English novelist. She was FAFSA stands for Free Application relatively easy. When a student born in Steventon, United Kingdom, on December 16, for Federal Student Aid. The impor- signs up for FAFSA, they receive 1775, and died in Winchester, United Kingdom, on tance of signing up is astronomical a Student Aid Report. This report July 18, 1817. With six brothers and one sister, Jane when it comes to graduates now fac- shows them how much aid that they was the seventh child and second daughter of Cassan- ing the dilemma of figuring out how can receive but may take a few days dra and George Austen. Over the span of her life, Jane to pay for college. It is basically free to arrive. The next thing that a stu- grew very fond of her sister and her father. Her sister, money and doesn’t cost anything to dent needs to do is start applying for Cassandra, played a large part in many of her writings. sign up, can’t get much better than scholarships. It doesn’t cost money Jane’s novel, Pride and Prejudice was published anon- that. While FAFSA has been men- to apply and a student doesn’t have ymously in three volumes in 1813. tioned time and time again to Se- to pay back what they earn. This Pride and Prejudice is in Elizabeth Bennet’s perspec- niors and even Juniors, the whole can help take the edge of what loans tive and follows her views and feelings throughout the understanding of what exactly the must be taken out in the future. book. When Elizabeth first meets Mr. Darcy, he seems process is foreign to many people. However, be careful when it comes to be arrogant and conceited. She is very appalled by The first step to FAFSA is to loans. Smart students only take his behavior and dislikes him very much. Though she getting a FSA ID. This is basically as much money as they NEED and is forced to tolerate him on occasion since her sister return the rest. A strategy such as and his dear friend Mr. Bingley were very fond of an electronic version of a signature, each other. However, when Mr. Darcy convinced Mr. making it so that any and/or all doc- this will keep that debt from coming Bingley that Elizabeth’s sister did not care for him uments can be signed purely online. back to bite a student in the future. as ardently as he did her, they were separated. When The website where students can get As for repaying loans Elizebeth discovered this truth, she concluded that she their FSA ID is http://fsaid.ed.gov/ taken out, there are options. The loathed Mr. Darcy. npas/index.htm . There a series of first is the simplest, a standard/level Upon meeting an officer, Mr. Wickham, Elizabeth files needed to be filled out where payment plan which means that a again discovered another flaw in Mr. Darcy. Mr. Wick- you will need to know your social student pays a certain amount each ham told Elizabeth that Mr. Darcy’s father had planned security to complete. Both the stu- month with interest until their loan on giving him a large share of his fortune since he was dent and his or her parent need to is paid in full. If a student is making like a second son to him. Mr. Darcy, however, did not complete these files, it is necessary money but not enough to make pay- appeal to his father’s will when he passed away. Re- Photo Courtesy of Google Images to so pick a time to go through this ments, they can go for an extended/ ceiving this information, Elizabeth believed it imme- with them. graduated payment plan. This plan diately; after all, of all the other accusations that have than what she had previously assumed. After a student gets their allows students more time to pay been placed on Mr. Darcy, this seemed to be in his Slowly Elizabeth begin’s to see Mr. Darcy as he ID, the next step is go to the FAFSA off their debt, but the longer that it character. After Mr. Darcy admitted his love towards truly is. Stubborn and sometimes arrogant, yes. But website and apply for early admis- takes the more interest accumulates her and asked for her hand in marriage, Elizabeth was cruel and unthinking? Will Mr. Darcy be able to gain sions. It is crucial to apply as early onto the loan. Other options if a shocked and refused him. How could she ever marry a Elizabeth’s affection? Or will he never ask for her as possible in order to have the best student can’t make their payments man so proud and arrogant as he, despite his high rank hand again and fall for another? Will Elizabeth be able chance at getting the most aid. The or doesn’t have the money include; and riches? to see Mr. Darcy as he truly is, or will she be blinded All of her estimations of Mr. Darcy, however, were application that a student with his or income driven repayment, forbear- by what everyone around her sees instead? The novel her parent fills out is separated into ance, and deferment. Deferment can short-lived. After she had refused him and laid down Pride and Prejudice is a story that brings to light the sections at which a student can save be granted through economic hard- all of her accusations in front of him, he took the liberty notion that you cannot judge someone’s actions until and complete later at any time. ship and unemployment. To learn to write her a very compelling letter which revealed the you know the story behind them. To love someone more, go to https://www.mygreat- truth about Mr. Wickham that Elizabeth couldn’t help means to make sacrifices and never give up on him But unfortunately, for but believe. The wrongdoings that she had so willingly or her. It also teaches us to love someone even with some schools, this is not the only lakes.org/educate/knowledge-cen- believed of Mr. Darcy suddenly became clear, and al- their faults, because no one is perfect. This book will form that needs to be completed. ter/know-your-options.html . Make though not all were completely justified in his letter, he bring tears of both joy and sadness as you read through Private/independent colleges may smart choices, so when it comes was still cleared of his misguided actions. Because of the amazing tale of romance, friendship, and trust; you require students applying to fill out time to pay up, you’re ready for it. Mr. Darcy’s undying love for Elizabeth, he then pro- won’t be able to put it down until the very last page. a CSS/PROFILE form which deter- ceeded to try and correct anything that may not have Then, you will cry just because you miss the wonder- mines a student’s eligibility for aid been corrected in order to gain her favor. Mr. Darcy fully made characters who had stolen your heart at the is very much like Elizabeth herself and very different very beginning.

What Makes a Great Student? By: Stephanie Walker

and uneventful. If you want to go to school them.” Having self-confidence, humility, enthu- and be excited about learning then being This goes along with the idea siasm, and maturity are great qualities in a humble is a great start. that enthusiasm is also needed to be a great student. Maturity is one of the most student. Taking an interest in what you are Many would say that those are the most sought-after traits in a student that any learning might make you enjoy school just important qualities that make up a good teacher would appreciate. Showing com- a little more. If you look forward to the sub- student. Students with these qualities are mon sense and being able to make adult ject or topic you are learning in your class who most teachers look for, it may even decisions is very crucial to becoming suc- then the day will pass much faster and be be what encourages them to teach: just for cessful in school and in life. Knowing what much more enjoyable than if you did not those students who want to learn. Without assignments should be done and having like it. Would it be that bad to actually like these students, there may not be as many them done on the dates that they are due is school? Wouldn’t you rather it that way doctors, lawyers, or even teachers. Schools part of that mature thinking process. Also, than being miserable all day and make your need these kinds of students to be able to being attentive in class at all times is part of teachers angry by talking to your friends? grow as a state, let alone a country. being mature. Teachers can rely on mature What about when you go home A student who has humility has the students because of their ability to know after a long day at school? Do your parents ability to recognize how his or her teacher what their priorities are and how to exe- start to hound you about your grades when has more educational training then they do; cute the plans and instruction given by their all you want to do is lay down on your bed therefore, they would respect that teacher teacher. and sleep? Wouldn’t it be so much easier if and be interested in what that teacher may Ninth grade teacher, Mrs. Kribbs, you actually knew how to do your home- have to say. Being humble may even show has been teaching for about 38 years. She work, and then got it done quickly because your teachers how you truly want to learn, believes that to be a good student, you you actually paid attention in class that this gives them encouragement to teach would “have a desire to succeed”. day? Be a better student and assume these with more clarity and energy. Those who “If students had the desire to traits and see how quickly you can get your can teach with vigor can often make what learn,” Kribbs added, “ then they are going grades where they should be. Make life Photo Courtesy of Google Images you are learning more interesting and excit- to care about their grades and get things in easier and do your homework, which is the ing. In turn, this makes school less tedious on time and retain what their teachers tell mature thing to do. Building People Up: Habitat for Humanity Club By: Alejandra Sanchez their own. We are proud to announce that, as of Habitat for Humanity is a non-profit orga- this year, Habitat for Humanity is now a club nization that was established in 1976, and its at Gulf Coast. The club was started by one of main purpose is to not only build houses for our very own Sophomores, Kevin Kacperowski families, but to build lives for the families as as the club’s president, Sophia Guelfi and An- ing and siding or building the houses at one of Photo Courtesy of Google Images well. This organization serves to help those gelique Tran as Vice Presidents, and a current the work sites. Volunteering at the work site for struggling to live normal lives that have a tre- English teacher at Gulf Coast , Ms. Benedict, as students at Gulf Coast High School will be once showed up to both of the first meetings. There mendous amount of stress and nervousness. the club sponsor. Kacperowski and his friends a month on a reserved Saturday. Teachers and was about 40 to 50 kids in one room which By giving families a jumpstart it helps im- started this club because when Kevin lived in staff members are welcome as well. For volun- pleased him and his friends to see so many stu- prove their economical stabilit and help them New Jersey, he saw the impact of this organi- teers under the age of 16 there are opportunities dents wanting to help out in whatever way they focus on more. Habitat for Humanity partners zation and how it helped people all around him. to go to many of the fundraisers that will be can. Although the club was just started, Kacper- up with families all over the U.S. to help them When he moved to Naples, Florida, he decided hosted like 5k runs and car washes. This club owski sees a great future for the club and all the achieve a more stable life for them and their it would be a wonderful idea to get high school- brings many opportunities to the students and students that have joined. So next time you’re children. They also have offices located around ers to volunteer and get hours for doing work teachers of Gulf Coast High school. The effect at Club Rush, if you need volunteer hours or the world in the United States, Canada, Africa, that will change a person’s life for the better these volunteers will have on future families is if you simply want to make a difference in the the Middle East, Europe, Central Asia, the Ca- and create the same impact he had seen in New long-lasting and unforgettable. Kevin Kacper- community around you then join the new club ribbean and Latin America. They believe that Jersey. Some of the volunteer options that Gulf owski says he is surprised and very happy with Habitat for Humanity. every family deserves a home that they can call Coast students of ages 16 and older are paint- the great response and amount of students that

Help Make A Difference A Club With A Large Impact

By: Shelby Buckner By: Kara Buckner of the people in Puerto Rico that Founded in 1954 by Eastern due so. FCA hosts camps which The coaches’ ministry is the As we are diving into the 2017- were effected significantly by Oklahoma A&M basketball are certified ministry events that ministry program to coaches 2018 school year, everyone is either Irma by hosting the Puerto Rico coach Don McClanen, Fellow- use the annual theme and scrip- through huddles, events, train- getting into sports, clubs, or other drive. They are collecting many ship of Christion Athletes has ture for athletes and coaches to ing and resources. FCA’s train- academic events. This article is items that will benefit numerous spread to 60 countries and has develop athletic skills, create ing framework helps coaches to going to focus mainly on a club amounts of people that were either touched millions of lives since influential relationships and become more transformational here at Gulf Coast High. Many hurt physically or lost their homes the beginning. This international encounter Jesus Christ. The in the lives of their players by students here at the school are very because of the hurricane that roared association is a non-profit, different types of camps are the learning to coach in all three di- interested in clubs because of the through the country. Plus, the mem- Christian sports ministry. After coaches camp which is a camp mensions (physical, emotional, volunteer hours they offer, or the bers are participating in the plan- McClanen watched how fame that connects coaches to Christ spiritual) from a faith-based other opportunities that the clubs ning of the events that occur inside was used by sports stars to sell and challenges coaches in their perspective. They have a variety can provide. There is a wide variety of school such as the “Homecoming and endorse general merchan- faith and family life. Another of print and digital resources to of clubs to choose from such as game which is on November 3rd, dise, he wrote to 19 public type is the leadership camp. help coaches grow spiritually Key Club, K is for Kids, Animal 2017, and the Winter Formal dance sports figures asking them to This camp is known for building and as a coach. Alliance, Relay for Life, Fellow- that was put in place of the Home- help him establish an organi- effective leaders and it trains On top of all of these ways, ship of Christian Athletes, Friend- coming dance, which is on January zation that could use that same athletes to be spiritual leaders FCA offers international trips ship Club and many more. There 13th, 2018, as well as spirit week method to share the Christian in their personal lives, on their with the FCA staff and other is a club for everyone, and there and other events”. faith. Coaches and athletes teams and on their campuses. partner organizations around is still an opportunity to become a ​Outside of school, the club also involved in this organization The next camp is called the the globe. There are many other part of the Gulf Coast High School travels to Disney World in Orlando give their time, their financial partnership camp and this one is ways to get involved suck as Community! every year to participate in the support and their witness to the common mission. It works leadership boards which is an This enjoyable club involves Youth Education Series,which is Christ. FCA’s main vision is with other ministries and orga- advisory board of leaders in a lots of different activities inside a program that does exercises as a to see the world impacted for nizations to do sports ministry. community or region who love and outside of the school. It may team to build a bondbetween them. Jesus Christ as a positive conse- These three are only a few of Jesus Christ and care about interest some people that would It also teaches you how to be a quence of coaches and athletes. the many camps that this orga- coaches and sports, there are like to specifically take the time to leader inside and outside of school. The fundamental values are nization provides for athletes. countless volunteer opportuni- represent the remarkable students They also travel to other schools to integrity, serving, teamwork, Another way to get involved ties, donation opportunities and at Gulf Coast High. This club is talk about the Student Government and excellence. Leaders of this is, participating in the clubs fields of faith which is an event named Student Government (SGA). at their schools and how they run program teach not only stu- “huddles” which are certified every October where thousands Student Government “gives us an their programs. They encourage and dents, but many members of the small group bible studies/devo- of people gather at a field near opportunity to make a difference give each other advice to help make community to be thankful and tions for coaches and athletes. them to hear students challenge within the school community”states each program superior. Maddie appreciative for what we have There are different types of hud- one another to read God’s a member of SGA, Maddie Sop- stated “…we piggyback off of each been given, and to always work dles that are held. One kind is a Word and come to faith in Jesus chak. Members can help make a other’s ideas.” hard. team huddle which is a targeted Christ. change by assisting and lending ​Furthermore, if a student missed Some people may not be bible study within a unique in- As you can see, Fellowship of a hand while on runs for food or Club Rush and doesn’t know if it aware of this, but Gulf Coast dividual team setting. Another Christian Athletes offers many clothing drives for those in need. is still an option to participate in High School is host to this club. type is a multi-sport huddle opportunities to students and They also help set up school dances this club, the answer is, they can! With a total of members in which a small group bible study coaches to get involved with and other events such as Adopt a Anyone can join at any time, just the program, sponsor, Mrs. Del for athletes from multiple sports their community and appreciate Family, which provides Christmas talk to a member or the president Cristo has been working very teams. The next and final kind everything that Jesus Christ has presents to those who don’t get of the club, Ainsley Strackbien, hard to make our community of huddle is the coaches huddle. done for us. to enjoy Christmas festivities like and ask when the meetings are, and come together and treasure what This huddle is a small group many students do. All of these what you have to do to get started. Jesus Christ has done for us. Bible Study for coaches that things show astonishing leadership It is never too late to lend a helping You may be wondering, “How coach teams at all levels on skills and responsibility in the com- hand, get involved in Student Gov- can I get involved in this club?” campus and in community club/ munity. As of right now, Student ernment today! There are several avenues to travel sports. Government is working to help all Girls Unite As One By: Anthony Acquaro Gulf Coast High School is home secure. Their plan is to their cause via running 5k’s. home to many clubs that were avoid traumatic situations such They want to spread their mes- to made to benefit the com- as assault or kidnapping. One sage that education isn’t impos- munity and ensure safety and third of all girls worldwide are sible and that anyone can have a protection over students. One a victim of assault. This statistic chance to succeed. “I like it be- of these clubs is called Girl Up. is horrible and enabling the girls cause I believe in education and Girl Up is a club that has set to have safer transportation will that every girl has a chance,” out to make sure that any girl in hopefully lower this. If the club states Brenna Schupp, a member need has a chance to thrive. The cannot find safe ways for them of Girl Up. The club has meet- club provides funds for areas to walk to school, they hold ings on Mondays during lunch Photo Courtesy of Google Images of poverty that struggle with fundraisers to provide the girls in assorted rooms. sending girls to school. Girl Up bikes. The bikes are a safer form also makes sure that girls can of transportation for the girls. get to school and then arrive at Girl Up raises awareness for Sports Sharks Pink Out for Good Cause By: Brenna Audrey The scoreboard was broken but our another tackle occurred, this one being on mostly intercepted yet skillful plays were down. Halftime is called as the bands spirits weren’t. Decked out in pink for #2, sophmore-one of the only two on the made and the first quarter was over. At and dance members strut out onto the this game’s theme,a Pink Out, for breast team- Nick Zierhut from the same num- the end of this quarter, Barron Collier field, ready to perform. The announc- cancer awareness month, the crowd was ber on Barron Collier’s team. Thankfully, held eight points and Gulf Coast High er’s voice booms over the loudspeaker, a pure ball of energy. Within moments Zierhut was not hurt and continued to be School relished in their newly earned 6. letting the audience know that Barron of sitting down, I was swept up in the a supporting member of the team. Next, a A delightful array of dancers and flag Collier High School will be performing a energy of the stands, with the cheers of fourth out of bounds play was called for twirlers bubbled around the field for a mixed version of Beyoncé songs. Starting the attendees of the Friday night football Gulf Coast High School. Not too soon moment before kickoff, quickly clearing into place, the band struck up on chord game vs Barron Collier at our very own after, Barron Collier racked up a total of out and resigning to the sides, where our and the dancers were wonderful. After Gulf Coast High School. As I waited for 8 points, with Gulf Coast High School cheer team had their flyer load into their the dance, Gulf Coast had its time to the game to start, I took in the sights of starting off hands. The shine with the ever popular Elvis theme the event, from the marching band off slow but girls extend- showing through, complete with his in the left corner to the students filing playing ed them famed songs and feather holding backup through the bleachers. Our football team vigorously upwards, and dancers. Although the halftime show proudly jogged onto the field amidst throughout. remained in was spectacular-give our band and dance the roars of the crowd, and our grand There was a stag posi- members some love!-the air bristled with marching band that had agreed to have a spur in tion before the energy to get back to the game. So a merge with North Naples Middle the noise a dismount it started again, beginning with junior School Marching Band for the night. At level of the through a quarterback Kaden Frost scoring a mag- last, the game started with the kickoff, crowd, and basket toss. nificent touchdown, raising the score to with the Sharks beginning with the first I felt every- At the start 12 points against the opposing 18. After play at the 25 yard line with senior wide one on the of the sec- that, there was a tackle on #10, giving receiver Brandon Hannon, wearing the edge of their ond quarter, a 12 yard penalty for Barron. Later, an number one on his team, carrying the seats as they a tackle for incomplete 3rd down pass for Barron ball before an incomplete play stops watched senior line- marks an exciting point, with #6 for us him. Soon, a 15 yard penalty for Barron number backer Elvis tackling #5 from our opposers. A promis- Collier is ordered from the coach on eight, high Circi and a ing run from #42, senior linebacker Ryan account of unfair sportsmanship and the school Photo Courtesy of Alex Owen pass intended Rodgers doesn’t quite make it, though game progressed. After that, another play junior and for number true talent is apparent. The same happens was made by junior Zac Sternberg, with varsity wide five, junior to #10 and #19, the latter who had an a -15 for Barron Collier quickly after. receiver Luke Baker make a touchdown Adam Masterson, is intercepted, the unfortunate fumble but recovered quick- However, the blue school attempted to go for Gulf Coast High School, earning 6 interception responsible for the time out ly. And so, our Gulf Coast High School for a goal down the sideline but the pass points. A large cheer erupted from the called on Barron Collier. At this point, vs Barron Collier High School Friday was heroically intercepted. In a turn of stands, whistling and screaming envel- the visitors scored a total of 11 points, night Varsity football game comes to a tables, a pass made for Brandon Hannon oping every side of the stadium. After all with our team staying with our original close with a final call of 12-46. Though was intercepted by the Cougers with a had simmered down a bit, the announcer score. Soon, #22, running back senior we may not have claimed the trophy this call on the Sharks later being made by revealed that GCHS had precisely 56 Justin Hampton starts to run and carry year, our players will definitely get right the referee and a rekick being ordered. A seconds for kickoff. Quickly, a lot start- the ball. However, the play is intercepted back up and show everyone what Gulf while later, a tackle was made by Barron ed to happen in the field. First, number and discouraged. Not soon after, number Coast High School is made of. Collier by #9, with a flag thrown after one on our team was tackled by number twenty one gives us an out of bounds this event. Almost directly after this, four from Barron. A number of short, play, with the Cougars receiving a 4 Diving Into the Seventh Thank You for Your Service! Consecutive Championship By: Claudia Kahl By Brianna Antle The Sharks took to the blocks on Satur- almost this year. They understand the job When you are on Gulf Coast JROTC’s himself with equally dedicated individ- day, October 7th, facing off against tough that they have to do and they’re getting it Raider Team, you often hear the line uals. Firstly, he acknowledges the diffi- rivals, such as Naples High and Barron done really well. This is my alma mater, of “thank you for your service” from a culty of Raiders, stating that the “most Collier High. Gulf Coast has won the so it’s really fun to be back. When they given passerby, so much so that it has challenging aspect of Raiders is not Collier County Athletic Conference meet told me that they were offering me the become a joke among the members of physical strength but mental strength in 13 of the 19 times since Gulf Coast was coaching position, I was thrilled. I had last year. However, civilians do have being able to continue with the workout”. established in 1998. Swimmers showed no questions that I was gonna come back reason to mistake a Raider for a member However, like Micah, he also enjoys the loads of spirit on the sidelines wearing and be a shark.” of the military as they have one thing in challenging program due to the “cama- either teal or black while cheering on the common. They both sport Active Com- raderie with other cadets in the program team. Swim coach, Janice Hunter, and Rachel Elliott swam for Gulf Coast for bat Uniforms. While these uniforms and always having someone to go to in a new coach, Rachel Elliott, proved just all four years that she attended. She had may “look cool”, one can only obtain an time of need”. how enthusiastic they were by showing coach Lawson as her coach, and with him ACU at the price of extreme dedication Overall, the cadets were glad to share up in matching outfits, complete with retiring his coaching position this year, in stamina rivaling that of military basic their experiences on the team. They say bandanas. she got to take over. training. To truly get a look inside the that they are confident that they will weekly life of a member of Gulf Coast’s place in District and go to State Com- “This year is my first year coaching at “I have never not won a log at Gulf four different Raider teams (male, fe- petition. As for anyone up for the chal- Gulf Coast,” Elliott stated. “I knew that Coast” Elliott stated. “Now that I’m a male, mixed 1, and mixed 2), I conducted lenge, Raiders is a good team to be a part we had a lot of good veteran swimmers coach, it’s the same kind of pressure as extensive interviews with two very ded- of because it enhances your social life as and I also knew, coaching the local club when I was a swimmer. I think we have a icated cadets. well as your physical abilities. team, that we had about seven freshmen pretty good shot, so it’ll be good.” Micah Lewis, a current Master Ser- that were going to come in and make a geant in JROTC and a future soldier in PhotoCourtesy Googleof Images really big difference. It’s fun to see the the U.S. Army, gave extensive insight freshmen, they’ve grown as team leaders Photo Courtesy of Claudia Kahl into her life as a Raider on the Mixed (unisex) team. She says practices are rigorous, lasting from 2:30 to 4:30 every day of the school week. However, it is not as if tryouts did not let them know what they were in for. For tryouts, the cadets had to run 5 kilometers around the school running track and complete a daily obstacle course of a “rucksack run, tire flip, rope bridge, and a 41-pound gas carry”. Cole Honnila, a returning member of the male Raider team, is a cadet now of JROTC, but later the U.S. Army. He first tried out for Raiders because he wanted to physically better himself and surround World News Marilyn Manson – Sonic Secrecy: U.S. Diplomats in Havana Heaven Upside Down By: Isabella Napoles Photo Courtesy of Bing Images By: Anthony Acquaro Since August of 2016, United and head and neck surgery at Stanford Release: October 6th, 2017 States diplomats stationed in Havana, University School of Medicine, Dr. Rob- Rate: 7/10 Cuba have reported symptoms of nausea, ert Jackler, confirmed the safety of the Brian Hugh Warner, better headaches, and hearing loss. As disclosed public release of the audio file. Although known as his stage name Marilyn Manson, by the State Department, these incidenc- quite bothersome, these sounds are not was a figure of shock rock and contro- es began occurring around the time of harmful through computers and other versy in the late 90’s and early 2000’s. He the 2016 presidential election. The first listening devices; the actual sounds were is infamous for his lyrics riddled in blas- people affected were U.S. Intelligence reported to be much louder as well. phemy, deviance, and rebellion on albums agents, but as of March 2017, Canada’s Kausik Sarkear, an acoustics ex- such as Antichrist Superstar, Mechanical Animals, and Holy Wood. His lyrical con- Foreign Affairs Department has com- pert and engineering professor at George tent has been relatively constant ever since, municated similar symptoms including Washington University, relayed his having no variance in message or intended findings in the audio file to multiple news “nosebleeds, dizziness, and ringing in incidents and symptoms. In other words, audience. His angered vocal delivery had outlets. His discoveries are based on the the ears” (as stated by The Star news as more and more diplomats have broad- damaged him and his age led to a change fact that the audio was recorded on a cell network). These mysterious happenings casted their symptoms and experiences, in sound on the album Born Villain, a very have been labeled as “attacks” by several the severity of the symptoms has seem- phone. disappointing album. Following Born Vil- news outlets as well as the United States ingly increased. Diplomats have experi- “It’s like hearing a performance lain was The Pale Emperor, a better effort government. According to statements enced “mild traumatic brain injury and recorded by a smartphone at a concert at a classic rock/post-punk album but still a released from the U.S. State Department, permanent hearing loss,” reported one hall rather than actually hearing it live.” stab in the back for fans who loved his ag- diplomats were repeatedly attacked by ABC News spokesperson, “but also loss The file only contains the gression and corruption. This album brings “an advanced sonic weapon that operated of balance, severe headaches, cognitive audible part of the hearing spectrum, so back elements of his early work and adds outside the range of audible sound.” In disruption, and brain swelling.” it does not provide any insight on the in the influences of his previous two proj- August of 2017, these “sonic incidents” It was originally reported that acoustic energy in the infrasound and ects. Songs like “Saturnalia” have dreary, post-punk vibes while “Blood Honey” is were made public. They are believed the device causing the medical man- ultrasound ranges, meaning the sound reminiscent of his cleaner work on Me- to be purposeful attacks because those ifestations was inaudible, but as time alone is probably not what caused the chanical Animals. For a Marilyn Manson who reported symptoms were clustered progressed, diplomats described hearing damage. Sounds can cause damage by exclusively around the homes and hotels overstimulating fragile ear mechanisms fan, this album is a nice return to form for a “loud ringing or a high-pitched chirping his music, but the album is very same-old, of U.S. diplomats stationed in Havana. similar to crickets or cicadas,” a “grind- until they can no longer function, and The Since 2016, reports of symptoms seized, Associated Press conveyed that damage same-old. The lyrical content of this album ing noise,” or “a ringing in their ears” is the same as what he has been preaching but upon the publication of the occurrenc- could have been catalyzed by a sonic (The Associated Press). On Thursday, Oc- since the 90’s, and frankly it’s saddening es, reports have increased once again. In device either outside or inside residences. tober 12th, 2017, The Associated Press, a to hear him spout the same thing over and Nevertheless, the inaudible waves on the late September 2017, the State Depart- nonprofit news agency centered in New over. While yes, “the shock is all in your spectrum are more likely what caused the ment considered closing the embassy York City, released what it claims are head”, as Manson stated on his song “Rock symptoms. Inaudible sounds are either in Cuba; soon, the United States had recordings of the sounds that diplomats is Dead” from the album Mechanical An- removed most employees from Havana heard before experiencing mild brain low or high frequency, and this supports imals, he should incite that shock and that and suspended visas for Cubans. By early damage and hearing loss. A specialist in the theory that the diplomats were target- controversy. October, fifteen more Cuban diplomats otolaryngology (which deals with the ed because stepping just a few feet away Favorite track: “Revelation 12” left the United States. There has been conditions of the ear, nose, and throat) would remove them from the “danger Least Favorite Track: “Say10” a direct relationship between reported zone”. Warriors Fighting for Red, White, and Blue Naples Teens Just Wanna Have Fun By: Emma Araque By: Alejandra Sanchez food, Chinese, or even just some frozen Photo Courtesy of Bing Images Photo Courtesy of Google Images yogurt. Naples is also filled with tons Thought Catalog). Knowinglyignorant- I was deployed to of movie theaters that provide a variety Iraq in 2004. A few months into our tour of films. Some of the movies playing my friend gets two weeks leave, he was as- now are American Assassin, Flatliners, signed as the gunner on my Lt’s Humvee. A and Wonder Woman. There is a movie couple of hours before we go on mission the for everyone whether you prefer faith- Lt asks me if I’d like to fill in for my friend based films or even Bollywood movies. and be his gunner. I have a bad habit of run- There is also the Naples Zoo where en- ning my mouth and I didn’t think spending trance is only a small fee of twenty three Veterans are all around us. We have fam- a lot of time with the Lt was a good idea so dollars per person and includes being ily, friends, and neighbors who are veterans. I declined saying, “I would sir, but I hear Most teens tend to say there aren’t Dorothy Ankney happens to be one who your driver is so bad that he voids my life many truly enjoyable things to do in able to view different animals, giraffe just happens to be to my grandmother. She insurance policy and my folks would really Naples, Florida,but what if there are but and fish feeding, as well as boat rides served a two year tour in the Peace Corps. need the money.” He laughed and walked are not sought after? Naples is known that allow you to look at the swinging She traveled all around the world with the away. That mission his vehicle had hit by an for its year-round sunny weather and its monkeys. The Naples Zoo is a nonprofit first Peace Corps established by President IED and the blast killed the gunner, a SPC beautiful beaches, which is something organization that uses your money to Kennedy in late 1961. Dorothy Ankney from HQC who volunteered for the mission. to enjoy for everyone, but just isn’t give to many other different organiza- went out in 1962. Their team of 9 was com- Ocean_Hair- A slightly distant cousin enough to keep teens from dying of tions that help animals in need and they posed of three men and six women. Three of mine spent time in the Military, I think boredom. In 2015, Naples had two of its also plant over 25,000 trees in Asia, Af- were nurses, five were English teachers and during the Vietnam War. One night, one rica, and the Americas. While visiting one was an automobile mechanic. They of his fellow soldiers (who either wasn’t beaches on the “Dr. Beach Top Ten US your local zoo and having fun, you can traveled to Afghanistan for the first time and very observant, extremely sheltered, or just Beaches” list. Barefoot Beach Preserve were able to establish an emergency room kind of stupid) comes up to him and says, Park was ranked at #2 and then we have also be the reason a tremendous amount thanks to Dorothy Ankney as well as help “Hey, Kupelman, I hear there’s a Jew in our Delnor Wiggins Pass State Park that of trees are being planted, helping the to educate the locals and help the country unit.” My cousin, deciding to play along, ranked #10. You can visit the pier and environment. If you’re not in the mood develop as a whole. She joined because she says, “Really? We should find out who it fish, as well as take cute photos with to be crowded and want some time to was inspired by the idea of helping those is!” They proceed to go around and wake up friends and family. To say that Naples’ yourself, you can visit one of the many who could not otherwise help themselves. each solider by shining a flashlight in their beaches are something to enjoy is an nature trails that Naples has to offer. They upheld the purpose of the Peace Corps face and asking if they were the Jew. And A new nature trail opened up is called which was to promote international educa- that is how my Jewish cousin participated understatement seeing that they include a day of fun in the sun and getting all the Gordon River Greenway where you tion, help poor countries develop and estab- in a Jew hunt. can walk, run, bike, and even kayak! It lish relations between the United States. But Chachbag- About 6 months ago, a suicide wet. Along with tanning and swimming what was it like on a typical day? bomber detonated himself 15 meters from in the water, Naples’ beaches include is dog-friendly, so grab those leashes, “And a typical day would be, get up in where I was standing in Afghanistan. His a daily spectacular show of a beautiful head over to Gordon River Greenway, the morning probably about six o’clock in vest didn’t explode completely so the 45 sunset and a painted sky. The next thing have some you-time, and walk your the morning. The shower was a metal pipe pounds of explosives didn’t get set off, only that you can do in Naples is a little shop- furry friend. Although not every activity sticking out of the wall with a little faucet on the det cord. Attacks usually come in twos ping! Now it is a known fact all girls in Naples was listed, these are just a few it, and we had to heat the water in a sawdust so getting out of there was pretty frighten- enjoy shopping so whether it’s going to of the many things you can do to have stove so we had some hot water breakfast ing. Being in a situation where you almost the Coastland Center Mall or downtown fun with family and friends or just your- was anything that was cooked, we couldn’t died, are worried there might be another on 5th street, make sure to bring your self. The next time you’re wondering, eat anything raw then we would hop on our attack, and may have to shoot someone is “what should we do?” just remember bicycles and ride about five miles to get to rough. Especially when all three of those purses and your great sense of style. Naples’ gorgeous beaches, shops, the- the hospital and then worked in the hospi- things happen in the span of a couple min- Now while the girls are shopping, what tal,” explained Dorothy Ankney. Here are utes. are the boys left to do? In the Coastland atres, zoo, and nature walks, and your other stories from veterans who chose to Center Mall there is a variety of restau- fun will never end here in the one and remain anonymous (stories found on the rants whether you feel like having fast only Naples, Florida!