Miss Mandarin 2020 Is Crowned By: Destiny Caraway, Staff Writer
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THE MANDARIN TIMES Volume 8 2nd Semester Issue An Award Winning Newspaper! 2018–2019 Miss Mandarin 2020 is Crowned By: Destiny Caraway, Staff Writer On April 12th, Mandarin pressive tumbling tricks, Brooks Ferris performed a jazz dance to High School held the Miss Man- Garvie wowed the crowd with her win over the crowd. Callie Wil- darin pageant. There were ten excellent dance skills, and Caroline kins performed a monologue juniors participating in this from the well-known movie year’s pageant: Mallory Luter, “Clueless.” Madison Espling Es- Callie Wilkins, Madison Espling quirdo demonstrated a few self- Esquierdo, Madaline Krawchuk, defense tactics. Skyler Geer Caroline Ferris, Skyler Geer, An- performed the comedic mono- na Ceballos, Lyla Palompo, logue entitled“ Secret Identity.” Brooks Garvie, and Shelby Kalil. Shelby Kalil won the hearts of Ms. Jennifer Brown was the the audience with her perfor- Pageant Director for the tenth mance of “Who You Say I Am” year and co-hosted the show and Lyla Palompo performed a This year, Ms. Jennifer Brown, Pageant Director, is with Activities Director April tear-jerker with her self- joined on the stage by Ms. April Lane, Activities Director Lane. composed song. Madaline and Senior Class Sponsor. Ms. Lane said, "Miss Brown The contestants showed Krawchuk performed a cello runs an excellent program from OPENING NUMBER to their unique abilities in the piece from the Phantom of the CROWNING. I am so thankful to have been included as talent portion of the pageant. Opera, and Anna Ceballos per- a guest emcee. Mandarin High is lucky to have such an Mallory Luter performed a Choreographer Tina Kenny guided formed a tap dance. amazing group of leaders on this campus from dance which incorporated im- the contestants in their opening those performing on stage to those running the stage dance sequence. behind the scenes." From left to right: Madison Espling Esquierdo, Callie Wilkins, Caroline Ferris (1st Runner Up, Miss Photogenic, Director’s Choice), Mallory Luter (3rd Runner Up), 2010 Miss Mandarin Skyler Geer, Brooks Garvie (2nd Runner Up), Lyla Palompo (4th Runner Up, Miss Congeniality, Director’s Award), Madeline Krawchuk, Anna Ceballos (Most Academic), and Shelby Kalil. Center Stage: A Talent-Rich Environment Miss Mandarin 2020 Skyler Geer Lyla Palompo moved the crowd Brooks Garvie danced a jazz Contestant Shelby Kalil Caroline Ferris performed an won the judges with her with a song she wrote and piece to show off her years of performed “Who You Say I Am” entertaining jazz piece. comedic monologue titled composed herself. dance experience. by Hillsong Worship. “Secret Identity.” The 411 on Who’s Who The Mandarin Times, 5/1/2019, Page 2 2019 Student Who’s Who By: Rowan Vanhoof, Editor-in-Chief Photo Credit: Cady Studios and Mrs. Jennifer Brown, Chorus Director 2019 Miss Mandarin Pageant Homecoming Court Traditionally, the Miss Mandarin pageant occurs in the spring of the previous year. As a result of the pageant, Abby Homecoming King Kasimir Absolu and Dionne was selected as the 2019 Miss Mandarin, First Runner Up was Leah Batchelor, 2nd Runner Up was Krystiana Homecoming Queen Claire Harvey Rego, 3rd Runner Up was Laural Dunathan, and 4th Runner Up was Morgan Harper. In addition, Morgan Harper was named the Most Photogenic, Jenna Herrington was Miss Congeniality and Most Academic, and Krystiana Rego was the Director’s Choice. Krystiana Rego Sara Takacs, Eliana Jaffa, Junior Prince Andrew Lodge and President Vice President Secretary Princess Shaquirah Bass Senior Class Officers Sophomore Duke Kevin Raspopi and Duchess Khalila Shoop Freshman Lady Abril Gomez Senior Class Officers: Luke Butler (Treasurer), Jenna Sammons (Vice President), Parker Blessing (President), Abigail Daniels (Historian) and Marc Pappas (Secretary). The Mandarin Times, 5/1/2019, Page 3 The 411 on Who’s Who The Go-To Peeps on Campus By: Rowan Vanhoof, Editor-in-Chief Photo Credit: Cady Studios and Aaliyah Rocourt, Staff Writer Our Administrators Mr. John Kniseley (Principal), Janetta Lucas (Principal’s Designee), Assistant Principals Brian Holloway, Mary Flynn, and Beth Pecarek. This is the team dedicated to ensuring our campus is filled with successful scholars. Our Guidance Counselors: Mrs. Diane Dempsey (Department Chair), Mrs. Tanu Seymore, Mrs. Lori Boyd, Mrs. Amanda Chamberlin, and Ms. Erin Heinze. For the first quarter, the guidance counselors focused on senior graduation checks, ninth grade pro- motions, and credit checks for all students. They were also involved in leveling classes to ensure that Yearbooks capture students were as evenly distributed as possible among the teachers in such a way to meet every stu- dent’s need to earn the credits necessary to make this a successful academic year for all. Each coun- selor has a specific group of students they are assigned to help out. Mrs. Seymore works with AVID and students with last names beginning with A-F. Mrs. Boyd works with AICE and students with last names beginning G-J. Mrs. Chamberlin works with Biotech, Vystar, and 9th grade students A-Z. Mrs. Dempsey works with ESOL and students with last names beginning with O-Z. Mrs. Erin Heinze YOU. works with Medical Academy and students with last names beginning K-N. And they are on their way! Dean Joyce Jones, Athletic Director Brian Rado, Activities Director April Lane, Yearbook Advisor Mi- chael Santana, Newspaper Adviser Doni Parkinson, Book Manager Paulette Mills. In addition to facili- tating our athletic program, Coach Rado also sponsors the Senior Athletic Leadership Team (SALT), runs our senior aide program, and handles graduation. Ms. Lane not only teaches ACT Prep, but also sponsors the Leadership team and the senior class, to include the purchase of senior packages. During the 4th quarter, Coach Dan Wilcox resumed the responsibilities of Activities Director. As most of you have already found out, Ms. Mills works in the Media Center managing the distribution of textbooks *************** and student IDs. The Mandarin Times Staff The Mandarin Times the ocean. The paper also newspaper staff received includes articles on balance, Do you have a story Summer Alexander Manuel Baez-Articles many letters from anony- discussing how to deal with and/or photo you want mous students explaining growing stresses and main- Destiny Caraway Anahi Galvan what they enjoyed about taining a school or work-life to share? Contact the Laney Haggard Vivien Hansen the first semester issue. balance. The third big topic Journalism Advisor at Niya Jackson Isabella Nicodeme Most of the letters men- in this issue is delving into parkinsond@ tioned some of the editori- oneself, with articles on an- duvalschools.org Clarissa Pimentel Alyssa Richardson als on social issues like cestry, intrinsic and extrinsic or stop by the Journal- Aaliyah Rocourt Bella Updegraff cheating and working as a motivators, and emotional ism room (J201a) during Owen Wooten group, so it seemed appro- intelligence. lunch, or before or after priate to focus on a more in -depth understanding of -Rowan Vanhoof, school. We want your oneself and social prob- Editor in Chief contributions lems. The Newspaper and staff is committed In this issue positive to capturing the events and emotions social change is discussed of the ‘Stang Nation for you. with regards to topics like gun control and cleaning up Mr. John Kniseley, Publishing Information: Principal The Mandarin Times, Volume8, Issue1, was created by the journalism classes at Mandarin High School in Jacksonville, Florida, andwas 4831 Greenland Road printed by Florida Sun Printing, 54024 Cravey Road, PO Box 627, Callahan, FL 32011 (Phone: 904.879.2101, Fax:904.879.5029, Email: Jacksonville, FL 32258 [email protected]). The newspaper’s 16 page tabloid was printed on 27.6# newsprint using traditional cold-web printing on 11.374 904.260.3911 x1173 x 17.5 page size with a 10.25 x 16.5 image area. All body copy was set at Calibri. Headlines at maximum font size 74, subheads at font- size 28 (Agency FB), and body copy at font size 12. The Mandarin Times was produced using Microsolft Publisher. Professional photo- Newspaper Advisor graphs were provided by Cady Studios and contributors. Mrs. Doni Parkinson Editor in Chief Many thanks to our advertisers who have provided the newspaper Rowan Vanhoof staff with this opportunity of publishing student work. Awards and Accolades The Mandarin Times, 5/1/2019, Page 4 Thespian Troupe 4871: It’s Showtime! By: Mrs. Doni Parkinson, Adviser Results from the district competition: Results from state competition: SUPERIORS (8 total) 1. Miles Coats (monologues): 2nd place for best mono- logues, was Critics’ Choice nominee 2) Jeida “Bubby” Sevilla (solo musical): perfect score 3) Dakota Wood (student directed piece) 4) Ryan Dubas & Shelby Carroll (pantomime) 5) Megan Phillips, Jairo Hernandez, Miles Coats, Katie Renzi, Sydney Toke, Evan Prescott, Madi Williamson (pantomime) 6) Hannah Alexander and Lily Thomas (duet acting) 7) Madi Williamson (monologues) 8) Miles Coats, Grant Conley, Allison Fisher, Jaden Koller Hannah Alexander & (ensemble acting) Madison Williamson Miles Coats Lily Thomas Jeida “Bubby” Sevilla 2 Superiors, 1 Excellent Straight Superiors Straight Superiors Straight Superiors (Monologues) (Monologues) (Duet Acting) (Solo Musical) EXCELLENTS (14) 1) Madaline Krawchuk (solo musical) 2) Anna Ceballos (solo musical) 3) Alejandro Ramos (solo musical) 4) Ryan Dubas and Shawn Stermer (duet musical) 5) Helen Strickland and Dakota Wood (duet acting) 6) Madison Espling-Esquierdo (monologues) 7) Shelby Carroll (monologues) 8) Emily Nolan (publicity design) 9) Jamie Getman and Jeida Sevilla (duet musical) 10) Elena Ramirez (solo musical) 11) Skyler Geer and Shawn Stermer (duet acting) 12) Lily Thomas (solo musical) 13) Grant Conley and Megan Phillips (duet acting) Dakota Woods Dakota Wood: Straight Superiors, Top Honors, Tampa Theatre Superior and Highest Category Score at the Festival (Student Directed Piece) (Student Directed Scenes: Including actors Miles Coats, Anna Ceballos, Skyler Geer, Grant Conley, Megan Phillips, and Lily Thomas Hail to the Band! Moving Through Music By: Mrs.