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Gulf Coast High School Shark7878 Shark Way,Bites Naples, Fl 34119 Feburary 24th, 2016 Fourth Edition Model UN Travels to Our Nation’s Capitol by Savanna Lawrence

Garcia placed 4th in the Special Political The Model and Legal Committee. Madisyn Tedrow UN team traveled to our Nation’s capi- and Lydia McCurdy both took 4th place in tal on the tenth of February to compete the Legal Committee. at Georgetown’s North American Invita- Junior Elisabeth Maggio represented tional Model UN competition. The trip the country India during the competition lasted until the 15th. There were over 250 and was a part of the UNODC Committee. schools competing, and the twenty-three She spoke about the imperative issue of students from GCHS placed 6th overall drugs and crime within the country. putting them as the 6th best team in the The Gulf Coast students really appre- entire country. The students debated for ciated the change in weather while they over twenty hours. The following stu- were up in DC, “The highlight of my trip dents earned an award in their committee: was waking up and playing in the snow Eitan Cassell and Michael Mizell both like little kids in sweatpants while every placed second in the Disarmament and other school was stressing over the com- International Security Committee. Riley petition in their suits.” – Elisabeth Maggio Zuccarello and Olivia Orr both placed Our Gulf Coast High School MUN team second in the French National Assembly. stayed at the Washington Hilton Hotel Jessica Butehorn and Zia Barnes took 2nd throughout their competition. The team place in the United Nations Human Rights next competes at Gulf Coast Uni- Council. Ian Fales and Elain Kim placed versity this coming Thursday and Friday 3rd in the social and Humanitarian Com- against 200 other students. Stay tuned to mittee. Linnea Dulikravich and Nicole hear about their next success! Photo Courtesy of Susan Soulard Time Management and Scholarly Success by Isabella Napoles

When most people think of school, they sport at school, yet they maintain straight ing or hanging out with friends. Just keep in with a sense of control and tranquility. Once think of chaos, homework, and tears. For A’s and a high class rank. It seems impos- mind that overbooking your calendar when you manage to master the skill of manag- some, it is just the idea of getting out of sible, almost like sorcery, but anyone can you have several assignments due on Mon- ing time, grades will be that much easier to bed at five in the morning, but for others, it become more successful if they learn to day might not be the best idea. This being maintain, and it won’t seem like magic any- might be something more complicated. Two manage their time. said, part of time management is allowing more. words for you: time management. The thing I will say this, though, it takes a time for yourself. The one thing I want to is, most stressed high school students do just certain drive and motivation to do this. Trust be sure to get across is that one should AL- the opposite: they don’t manage their time, me, I know there’s nothing less motivated WAYS set time aside for relaxation and fun. wisely at least. When someone gets all their than a high school student deprived of sleep, Even if someone allots all their time to cer- work done in one class, the first thing they but I have a philosophy. tain businesses or scholarly activities, he or want to do is whip out their phone and start If I am going to get up in the she will eventually and inevitably burn out. gaming or texting. I know it is tempting, I morning to spend the day at school, I might That is the last thing a high school student do it too sometimes. But doesn’t an after- as well use it to its fullest potential, right? If wants to do. noon free of homework sound better? Not you think about it, there’s no point in going In a nutshell, time management is having to worry about getting something on your phone during free time in school a complicated thing to explain, yet it is one done? when you know you’ve got homework to of the most important skills a person of any In the wise words of DJ Khaled, do later. Just get it done (as long as you’ve age can acquire. It consists of a perfect bal- time management is the “key to success” completed work for that class already, that ance between being efficient and not over- when it comes to school. Ever wonder how is). loading oneself. Rest assured, stress levels the busiest people have the best grades? It Here’s another piece of advice. will fall when one learns to manage his or seems like they are a part of every club and We all like to spend our weekends party- her time effectively because it is joined

Photo from Google Images Teacher Spotlight: Teacher Spotlight: Mrs. Capobianco Mrs. Gebber Years at GC: Years at GC: Since the school’s opening in 1998 13 years What she loves most about GC: What she loves most about GC: I deeply respect the people I work with, and I enjoy the students. “A related feature that I love about the school is its apparent Seniors are great because I feel like we can really discuss things – ethnic and racial integration. I Students of varying backgrounds not just literature and writing, but also the things that are import- color creed, and even language, seem to enjoy each other’s ant to them. company.” Best memory at GC: Best memory at GC: It was maybe a year or two after the school had opened, and some “I have many very fond memories of Gulf Coast high students found out when my birthday was. When I had gone school. All, of course, revolve around students and the wacky across the hall during passing time to talk to another teacher, a things that they say and do. Of course, I will always remember couple of girls darted into my room and tossed all sorts of birthday the years when I was a little younger and the students used to confetti in my desk drawers: confetti balloons, “Happy Birthday” challenge me to push-up contests, and I would often win! That tags, party hats, birthday cake, and random bits of cut-up, colored was priceless!” foil. I still have almost all of that confetti in my desk. I smile whenever I see it. Feature Stories

Future Sharks Visit the Shark Tank! Shark Band MPAs are by Savanna Lawrence Approaching

The night of February 25th marked another successful eight grade parent night at GC. Hun- Quickly! dreds of middle school students flocked to the cafeteria after a presentation in the auditorium to by Piper Lepree see what their world of possiblities and electives here at GC. The cafeteria was filled with stu- dents and teachers who were ready to show just The members of the Gulf Coast band are how wonderful their classes are and many eight preparing for their Music Performance Assess- graders were eager to see what these classes had ment (MPA), where the band performs differ- to offer. ent pieces of music for the judges. The scoring scale goes, from worst to best, Poor, Fair, Good, Among the elective attendees this year were Excellent, and Superior. Included in the judg- the very popular Sports and Entertainment Acad- ing is a sight-reading section, where the band emy, the Medical Academy, and the Engineering is given an arrangement and they have three to Academy. Other popular electives in attendance five minutes to study the piece. The band then included all the foreign languages, digital design plays the music and are judged on factors such classes, physical education, newspaper, band, as tone quality, dynamics, and note correctness. orchestra, computer sciences, and many more. Each section of the band has a different date for table set up. about. This really is an excellent way to show their MPA. For example, Jazz Band performs Each elective had their own unique way of future students the plethora of classes we have to on February 2nd and Concert band performs on representing the content taught in their class. “It was truly amazing to see how many kids offer. I’m very excited to see our electives flour- March 3rd, 4th, and 5th. Many teachers came up with the most unique showed up to the elective fair. It was so much ish with new students next year,” said newspaper “We have been preparing in class and exciting ways to draw students to their par- fun to be in the company of other teachers and teacher and adviser Ms. Del Cristo. and we have after school rehearsals, too,” says ticular table. For example, Mr. Capasso had a students ready to show off what their class has freshman Wind Ensemble member Amber Pier- professional camera and a t.v. display for next to offer. I really enjoyed talking about my class One thing is for sure, next year we will have a son. year’s potential t.v. production students. Coach to potential students. Our school has so much new group of Sharks who are ready and eager to The musical portion of the band has Fominaya also had a fun display with ping pong to offer that many middle schoolers don’t know learn new things in our amazing elective classes. been working in class to perfect every aspect of the pieces they have chosen/been assigned. Mr. Goff and Mr. Gomez have been perfecting musical qualities such as dynamics and tone to Run for the Paws a Success in ensure that the band receives a Superior. Every different level of the band has their own date and judging for separate pieces, including Jazz Band. Collier County “We have practices on Thursdays for Solo and Ensemble,” says freshman Flagline Jessica Gardy the end of the race there veterinary care simple teeth clean- member Kira Wells. were refreshments and ing and grooming to major surgery. Flagline and Danceline have been preparing snacks for the runners and HSN also offers training classes for their Solo and Ensemble on February 4th, On January 30th, 2016, at 8am, treats and water bowls for for all types of animals and safe 5th and 6th. They can do a routine by them- the annual Run for the Paws 5k the pets. The Run for the Paws ben- and clean boarding. HSN runs on selves or with a group and they perform to get race took off. This race has been efits the more than 2,200 animals private donations and events like a score. DAnceline has practice every Tuesday a highlight of many people’s cal- that the Humane Society rescues this run is what allows them to offer and Thursday, while some of Flagline has prac- endars for 10 years and helps fund and cares for in a year. such great facilities to the people of tice on Tuesday and others have practice on and support the Humane Society of “The race was really fun and it Naples. Thursday. Every part of the band is preparing to Naples (HSN). was funny to watch all the dogs get get scored on their performances, and their hard The race started at the front of excited and then tangle themselves work will pay off in the end. The Gulf Coast the Humane Society, went around in other dogs’ leashes.” Said Ben Band is having a great year so far. bike paths and nature walk areas, Thalheimer, a participant in the and back around the Naples Mu- race. nicipal Airport to finish at the back The Humane Society of Naples is of the Humane Society’s building. one of the best animal shelters in There were multiple break areas Southwest Florida and pride them- and water stations along the route selves on being a non-profit no-kill for humans and animals alike. shelter. They accept all animals in One of the unique things about times of need and care for them this race is that the hosts, The Gulf until they are adopted. Coast Runners, encouraged the par- The Humane Society offers their ticipants to bring their pets to the state of the art veterinary clinic to race to run or walk beside them. At the public and offer full-service Club Spotlight: Drama Club

By Marley Briscoe In drama they make lots of new friends and they have before the play,” freshman Katelyn Cline “Senior night makes me want to keep doing bonded together. says. the plays so that I’ll be able to make memories One of the other many clubs offered at Gulf “You make friends really easily because every- “It was really touching to hear people talk like the seniors did,” says Ramirez. Coast High School is the Drama Club. The Drama one is open and willing to talk to you,” Amoaku about their love for what they’re doing and how The drama club’s mentor Ms. Levite recently Club is ran by ------. says. “You’re already considered family from day much they care about the people in and helping passed, but the club still keeps doing plays in “It is a nice place to go after school,” says fresh- one regardless of grade and that’s really nice.” with the play,” Ramirez adds. her memory. man Valerie Amoaku. The main focus of the club is to provide enter- The drama club held a senior night on one of The club has a production of “The Addams In the club they help the play members with tainment and put on a quality show that everyone the nights of their production “Peter Pan”. It re- Family” coming up this spring. their costumes and makeup, and they also help can come to, and to be able to have fun and to be ally showed how much Ms. Levite was appre- move the set and control lighting and sound. yourself and make new friends. ciated and how much the seniors have grown “I was in running crew,” says freshman Leilani “My favorite thing was the circles we would since they first started doing drama and what Ramirez, “which is moving the sets around the have before the play,” freshman Katelyn Cline they have become. stage for different scenes and it was a lot of fun.” Beware When You Enter Shark Waters

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Boys Varsity Soccer Completes an Amazing Season! Upcoming By Carlie Hritz Events:

The Boys Varsity Soccer team made waves in and out of the shark tank this year. No matter who they Boys Varsity played, the Sharks seem to smash @ Lely High School their competiton. With a final record 3/8 3pm of 19-4-4, the Sharks went on to the State Final Four to compete in the State Championship. Girls Varisty Tennis The Sharks also did an amazing @ Lely High School job within the discrict with a re- 3/8 3pm cord of 6-1-1 this season. Compet- ing teams included Barron Collier, Golden Gate, Lely, Ida Baker and Fort Myers. Though all teams proved Boys JV to be competitioin for the Sharks, it vs did not stop them from making it to GC Baseball Field the states. 3/10 4pm

The boys were set to play Belen Jesuit, a private school in Miami, for their first match at states. The game Boys Varsity Baseball was a real nail biter, but ended in a vs Naples High School loss for our Sharks. The final score GC Baseball Field a couple of days you start to feel than ever this year. Coach Scott im- and the dinner that night was intense was 5-2, with the two goals being 3/10 7pm proud of everything, you feel that the plemented a variety of things to make and memorable,” said Head Varsity scored by Senior Nate Frizzi and season was a success. We loss to a sure his team came together on and Coach Alan Scott. Sophomore Sebastian Joffre. Even great team, we gave it everything we off the field. The Shakrs were runner up for the though the Sharks lost, they came had; there is no shame in that what state title this year and they have no home to a school filled with love and Boys JV so ever, and we will be stronger for “Honestly I think the best high- intention on stopping come next year. pride for their soccer team. @ Barron Collier that experience. We are State Run- lights are all the things we did as a The Sharks are extremely proud of 3/10 5pm ner Ups, we’ve been to two final team outside of games and practices. their accomplishments which in- “I think that anytime you get to a fours in the past 3 years, there are not The dinners, the trips, the yoga, clude appeareances in the Final Four Final like that and you don’t win, it very many programs in the state that there were so many things that we the past three years in a row. Though can hurt and make you question the can say that,” said Head Coach Alan did together that created a real bond the team will be losing some of its success you did have. We are a pro- Girls Varsity Lacrosse Scott. amongst the boys. Our trip to Mont- key players, Coach Scott is confident gram that prides itself on being there vs Pope John Paul II verde earlier in the year really stands they will do better through hard work every year, but we also realize how 3/11 6pm The Boys Varsity team was closer out though, the Putt Putt games and constant dedication. difficult that process is. I think after

Boys Varsity Baseball beats PR Girls JV Lacrosse by Stefany Leon vs Naples High School GC Tudryn Stadium On Tuesday, March 1st, our Shark Var- 3/22 5:30pm sity Baseball team chomped on the Pal- metto Ridge Bears with a final score of 3-1. This was a district game and a very important victory for the Sharks. Even Girls Varisty though it was a close game, the game still @ Estero belonged to the Sharks. 3/22 7pm Helping win the game with two runs was Senior, Adrian Puglielli and also helping with one run was Senior, Charles Marsala. All three of these runs were batted in by To see more upcoming events. Senior, Mason Denisen. stop by the activities office or go to The Sharks also had the lead with two highschoolsports.net stolen bases by Adrian Puglielli and Se- nior Brendan Drugan. After this win, the Sharks will go on to face our biggest rivels, the Barron Cou- Photo Courtesy of Alex Owen gars, in an important district game. Congratulations to Brendan Congratulations to Lucas Congratulations to Drugan for signing to Masterson for signing to Jordan Falls for signing to Colorado State Pueblo! Wake Forest University! Mt. Saint Josephs!