THE BROOKVILLE BEEHIVE A Publication of Brookville High School, 100 Laxton Road, Lynchburg, VA 24502

October, 2007

NEWS FROM THE HIVE! Guidance Dept

he PSAT was administered on Saturday, October 20th.

Brookville High School will be a testing site for the SAT on November 4.

Test Taking Hints for the PSAT, ACT, and SAT: How to prepare for the tests

Review the sample questions, test taking approaches and directions in the Practice Booklets.

Take the official Practice Test and review the answers.

Visit the SAT Preparation Center @ www.collegeboard.com/satprep

Campbell County Technical Center

he Campbell County Technical Center will hold an Open House on Tuesday, October 30, 2007 from 5:30 pm until

7:30 pm. There will be Career Representatives, Classroom Displays & Demonstrations. Refreshments will be served. Don’t miss an opportunity to see what the Technical Center has to offer.

Ninth Grade Student & Parent Workshop

Date: Wednesday, October 17, 2007 Time: 6:00 p.m

Location: BHS Auditorium

TOPICS Study Skills/Tips for Improving Grades!

Graduation Requirements Vocational Options/Campbell County Tech Center

Options after High School Some teachers will give extra credit to students who attend!!!

FINANCIAL AID WORKSHOP

DATE: DECEMBER 4, 2007

Time: 6:00 P.M.

Location BHS

Juniors and Seniors and their parents will learn how to take advantage of the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Aid) form question by question. Also,

information on how to obtain loans, grants and scholarships will be presented. The presenter will be Michelle Davis, Director Financial Aid,

Lynchburg College

Junior/Sophomore Student/Parent Night

Date: November 14, 2007 Time: 7:00 PM

BHS Auditorium

WHY: Get useful information on options after High School & how to get there

ALSO-GET EXTRA CREDIT from a teacher of your choice if you attend!

WHAT: You will have the opportunity to: 1. Hear information from admissions counselors from 4 yr

colleges such as JMU & Elon University. 2. Talk with a vocational/career counselor to learn about skills

required in the workforce today. 3. Hear information from admissions counselors from CVCC.

4. Hear information from the Military representatives.

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Senioenioritis is the tendency for high school seniors – feeling assured of a university slot – to lose motivation, stop showing up

to class, drop courses and generally slack off.

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More and more universities and colleges are systematically revoking the admission of high school students who slack off their senior year.

Most students find out their admission status in the spring of their senior year and are asked to confirm by May 1 whether they are coming. But, acceptance to almost all schools comes with an often overlooked caveat stating that students must continue their work at an acceptable level through the remainder of their senior year.

Final transcripts are mailed to colleges from BHS’s Guidance Department before the end of June. At this time, college admission counselors review the student’s transcript to see if students have continued to maintain their academic status. If not, letters will be mailed rescinding the college’s offer of acceptance. The rescinded students usually are given the chance to perform well at a community college and be reinstated at a later date. For some students, there are extenuating circumstances and these can be explained to the admissions officer, but these are exceptions!

Student Recognition by the YMCA

ill Suwala is a 9th grade student at Brookville. She recently received a "Youth Volunteer of the Year" award from the

YMCA of Central Virginia. This award is the very first one ever to be presented to a youth volunteer at the Y.

Jill was awarded for giving 25 hours of volunteer service to the YMCA. The award was presented to her before all the board of directors of the YMCA, corporate sponsors of the YMCA and general members during a special presentation social at the Academy of

Fine Arts Warehouse Theater. She was thoroughly surprised as she had no idea she had been nominated and elected to receive this award.

Last year, Jill volunteered with the YMCA's "Kids Club" program. She was an assistant to Brian Keesee, who heads up the after school "Kids Club" at the YMCA. This program entertains and exercises kids for two hours (5pm - 7pm) while their parents exercise at the Y. Jill went to the YMCA three days a week after school to volunteer her time. She did this because she wanted to. She enjoyed it.

News From the School Nurse

he State of Virginia mandates screening all tenth graders/transfer students for vision, hearing and scoliosis checks

during PE classes and scoliosis checks will be done in a private setting. Please encourage your child to bring his/her glasses to school every day. You may opt not to have your child screened for any or all of the tests. Please send a written notice on the scoliosis form letter stating any screenings you do not want performed. This notice will be placed in the student’s file. You will be notified if problems are detected. If you have questions or concerns, please call BHS at 239-2636 and ask for the Nurse’s office.

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Public Education Campaign Monthly Steps

October

Eat one more fruit or vegetable each day

• Utilize Lynchburg’s community market or a farmer’s market in your neighborhood – fresh, flavorful produce at great prices.

• Try locally grown vegetables

• Look into community gardens for affordable fresh foods – learn more about CSA’s at Lynchburggrows.org.

Chorus Concert

Choral Department to present “Halloween Delights’

October 30 – 7 pm

he first choral concert of the year will be a celebration of Halloween that will include songs such as “Monster Mash”,

“Superstition”, “Spooky”, and “Double Trouble” from Harry Potter. Seasonal refreshments will be served following the performance. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for children under 10. The concert will be presented in the school cafeteria. Come out and join in the ‘spirit’. You’ll be in for a real treat!

Mr. & Miss Brookville Pageant The Mr. & Miss Brookville Pageant is scheduled for November 2 at 7 pm. The cost for admission is: Adults - $5.00, Students - $3.00

2007 Homecoming Court

Congratulations to the following students who were elected to represent their class on the 2007 Homecoming Court:

Freshmen Class: Katie Deacon

Mikaela Jarman

Marcus Conrad

Travis Riley

Sophmore Class: Emilee Dunton

Emily Goff

Zack McCray

Chris Schure

Junior Class: Brittany Adkins

Shelly Parker

Kyle Broda

Logan Thomas

Senior Class: Amanda Brooks

Kristina Finamore

Brittany King

Joy Tharrington

Stephanie Tordoff

Chris Colier

Tony Goodman

Ryan Jackson

Derek Smith

Jake Wilson

Congratulations to the 2007 Homecoming King and Queen: Jake Wilson & Kristina Finamore.

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Dance Club

ongratulations to the Dance Club officers for the 2007-2008 school year.

President Meghan Blanks

Vice President Amanda Brooks

Secretary Hailey Flowers

Treasurer Katelyn Hyman

Historian Morgan Musgrove

Performances include the Homecoming pep rally on October 5 and the Mr/Miss Brookville Pageant on November 2.

Sponsor – Megan Emanuel

Drama Club

ongratulations to the Drama Club officers for the 2007-2008 school year.

President Chris Collier &

Hillarie Shockley

Vice President Zach Hughes

Secretary Anna Mitchell

Treasurer Beth Adcock

Historian Britney Smith

The Drama Club is a new organization this year. The purpose of the Drama Club is to promote and strengthen the interest in all aspects of theater within the school and community. Members will participate in activities and community service projects to ensure that this objective is met.

Sponsor – Megan Emanuel

ONE-ACT FESTIVAL

he One-Act Drama team will be competing in the District Festival at Amherst High School on Saturday,

November 3 at 12:15 pm. This year’s team members are Savannah Booth, Chris Collier, Hillarie Shockley, Becky Silverman and Chelsie Turner. Come out and support the team as they perform Sweep Under Rug by Lindsay Price.

ACE TEAM he ACE Team is a group of students who compete with the other ACE Teams in the District to answer questions about

any topic taught in high school. This is a VHSL academic sport and must meet all the requirements of the VHSL rules. The coaches are Mrs. Cornelison and Mrs. Geier

Our Varsity team this year consists of 4 seniors: Pooja Usaongar, Jessie Dill, Kaitlin Hickson, and Brad Coles. There are also the sophomores: Mark Coffer, Nick Collins, Brandon Everett, Tanita Anthony, Zach Tyree,

Rachel Ji and Zach Younce. And we welcomed two Freshman: Laura Glickman and Henry Harris. Our first competition will be Wednesday, October 24, 2007 at Amherst High School. During the evening our team will compete with all the other school’s teams for points (10 points per correct answer). At the end of their season, the teams are seeded using their total points from the season. The two high scorers of the District Competition move on to Regionals and the winner of that one moves on to State Competition at William and Mary on February 2, 2008.

This year the District competition will be held at Brookville on January 19, 2008 and spectators are welcomed.

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BHS Athletic Boosters ADDENDUMS TO NEWSLETTER Club News

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he first 6 weeks have come to an end and certainly BHS athletics has had a successful Fall Sports Season to date.

Good luck to the teams the rest of the way and in their respective post season. Winter sports will begin in just a few weeks so keep up the BHS spirit.

TFrench Club Newsletter – Page 6

Driver’s Education Newsletter – Pg. 7 & 8

School Resource Officer Newsletter – Pg. 9

Yearbook Ordering Forms

& Information - Pg. 10 – 12

Honor Roll Listings – Pg. 13 - 16

Boosters will continue to sell souvenirs and apparel at the Bee Barn through the last Home football game. Watch the playoff schedule to see if we will host a Regional game…if so, we will be open. If you cannot make it to a football game, all items will be for sale during all home basketball games and wrestling matches. In addition, we will again have extended hours in December leading up to Christmas for purchasing gifts for your ‘ special bee’. The 2008 Paul Brewer Golf Classic will be held at Ivy Hill Golf Club on Saturday May 10, 2008 starting at 8:00AM. Additional details will be posted soon. Look for other Athletic Booster happenings in the upcoming months.

If you are not already a Booster Club Member and would like to become one, learn more about the projects the Booster Club has funded or need more information, please visit the BHS website @ www.bhsbees.com, click on the Clubs and Organizations News link and learn how you can become a BHS Athletic Booster. As always, we appreciate your support and encourage your feedback and suggestions.

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French Club Corner French Club Officers Publishers: Breana Parker and Hailey Flowers

Activities

President Rachel Ribaric October: Monster Mash with other foreign language club members on October 29th from 7:00 to 9:00 PM. Vice President Scaremare – Saturday, Oct. 27 Lauren Metz November 4th:

French version of Romeo and Juliet at E.C. Glass auditorium. Secretary Jessica Creasey December Candy Cane and Cards Sale for Christmas Treasurer Beth Tyree ______________________________________________

To help raise money for the trip to France and the French Club activities, the cookie dough sale is on.

Co-Editors Breana Parker If you are interested in helping or have any questions, please Hailey Flowers contact Kaytei Busse (along with Ms, Masci or one of the officers). -------------———————-------————————-------------------------

French Trip June 23rd

French Promenade:

Paris, Biarritz, The French Riviera, Monaco, and Northern of Spain (as a bonus)

Any questions about the trip email Mme. Masci at mmasci@campbell.k12.va

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16 AND 17 YEAR OLD DRIVERS INVOLVED IN FATAL CRASHES CALENDAR YEAR 2002-2006

Calendar Year

Teen Drivers

Involved in Fatal Crashes

2002 2003 2004 2005 2006

58 58 60 52 52

In calendar year 2002, there were 58 fatal crashes involving teen drivers. In those fatal crashes, 24 teen drivers, 34 passengers and 2 pedestrians were killed.

In calendar year 2003, there were 57 fatal crashes involving teen drivers. In those fatal crashes, 29 teen drivers, 19 passengers and 4 pedestrians were killed.

In calendar year 2004, there were 59 fatal crashes involving teen drivers. In those fatal crashes, 30 teen drivers, 22 passengers and 0 pedestrians were killed.

In calendar year 2005 there were 52 fatal crashes involving teen drivers. In those fatal crashes, 34 teen drivers, 17 passengers and 1 pedestrian were killed.

In calendar year 2006 there were 51 fatal crashes involving teen drivers. In those fatal crashes, 25 teen drivers, 25 passengers and 2 pedestrians were killed.

In calendar year 2002, the top three teen driver actions that contributed to fatal crashes are: Speed too Fast, Inattention, and Failure to Yield

In calendar year 2003, the top three teen driver actions that contributed to fatal crashes are: Speed too Fast, Inattention, and Left of Center, Not Passing safey

In calendar year 2004, the top three teen driver actions that contributed to fatal crashes are: Speed too Fast, Ran Traffic Control, and Left of Center, Not Passing safely

In calendar year 2005, the top three teen driver actions that contributed to fatal crashes are: Speed too Fast, Failure to Yield, and Left of Center, Not Passing safely

In calendar year 2006, the top three teen driver actions that contributed to fatal crashes are: Speed too Fast, Ran Traffic Control, and Failure to Yield

Driving 101

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Back to School With Teenage Drivers

eptember means that students are back to school, and many families debate the pros and cons of whether their teenagers

should be driving to get there. Teen driving is a huge concern for most parents everywhere. For many teens driving to and from school is the first extended opportunity to drive without direct parental supervision.

A child’s readiness for such a responsibility should be determined by the parent not by a birthday, nor completion a driver education program. Successful completion of a state-approved driver education program does not imply that your child is an experienced driver.

Whether this is the first year for your teen to drive to school or part of the routine for a senior, remind your teen about his or her responsibility as a safe driver. Parents should be familiar with Virginia’s laws concerning teen drivers. However, you may want to consider what a group of parents from a Maryland suburb recently suggested as specific guidelines for their driving teens:

• A teen driver must log at least 1,000 miles or 60 hours of driving with parents before driving alone.

• No riding with someone who has had his or her license for less than 6 months.

• No teen passengers for the first 6 months.

• After the initial 6-month period, no more than one passenger for another 6 months.

• Driving must be with specific permission: destination, time, route, and passengers must all be pre-approved.

• Call home if any plans change.

• All persons in the car must wear seatbelts at all times.

SEPTEMBER 2007

• Be home at a pre-agreed time. Call if running late. An 11:30 p.m. curfew avoids the midnight rush of kids trying to get home on time.

• Call home upon arrival at destination. Then call

again when starting for home. The teen driver’s cell phone must always be on.

• Without exception, pull over to use the cell

phone. • No driving on major highways for the first 6

months without specific permission. • The teen driver pays for any tickets. • Do not leave the gas tank empty. (Define policies

about paying for gas.)

• Do not allow others to drive the car, and do not drive someone else’s car without a parent’s permission.

• Severe, long-term, non-negotiable

consequences for any drinking or drug use and driving. Remember, parents have the right to request that a child’s license be revoked.

Driving to school is a statement of freedom for our teens. With this freedom comes the duty of driving safely and responsibly.

(This information is provided thanks to “A Family Guide To Keeping Youth Mentally Healthy & Drug Free,” a public education Web site developed by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) at

http://family.samhsa.gov/main/about.aspx.)

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From Officer Glass- BHS Resource Officer

Inhalants: An Invisible Threat

nhalant Abuse is the deliberate inhalation by “sniffing” or “huffing” fumes, vapors, or gases from common household and

commercial products for the purpose of getting a high. Most parents are in the dark regarding the popularity and dangers of inhalant use. However, children are quickly discovering that common household products are inexpensive, easy to find, and easy to hide. Inhaling household products is becoming one of the most widespread problems in the country. According to the Partnership for a Drug-Free America, 4.7 million teenagers have used inhalants at one time or another. By the time a student reaches the 8th grade, one in four will have used inhalants, nine out of ten of their parents were unaware, or denied, that their children had abused inhalants

The consequences of inhalant abuse can be deadly. Inhalants produce effects similar to anesthetics, which slow down the body's function. The user can suffer from Sudden Sniffing Death Syndrome. This means someone can die the 1st, 10th or 100th time he or she uses an inhalant. Inhalants will also cause damage to the brain and other vital organs.

There are thousands of abused inhalants but a few examples are: nail polish remover, spray paint, paint thinner, computer cleaner (dust off), air fresheners, butane lighters, white out, and canned whipped cream, just to name a few.

Inhalant abuse is easy to hide, so look out for the following red flags:

paint or stains on body or clothing,

spots or sores around the mouth,

sore tongue or mouth,

red or runny eyes or nose,

chemical odor on breath,

drunk, dazed or dizzy appearance,

nausea, loss of appetite,

anxiety, excitability, irritability,

empty product containers that were full.

What can you do if you suspect that your child is abusing inhalants?

Seek Professional Help! Call your family doctor, school nurse or counselor. .

Ask where your children are going and with whom. Get to know their friends.

Know what they are doing after school hours (3:00pm - 6:00pm are critical hours). Monitor activities and don’t be afraid to set firm boundaries.

This only provides a brief overview of inhalant abuse, but there is more to know. Visit www.inhalant.org for more information about inhalant abuse and what you can do to help prevent inhalant abuse in your home.

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NINTH GRADE HONOR ROLL AS OF 10/15/07 *INDICATES ALL A’S

AdauGyamfi Kwabena* Allen Suzanne Beahm Andrea Beede Madison Blanks Kelsey Boehner Seth Brown Emily Cannaday Taylar* Cannon Seth* Carter Nathan Caswell Joshua Cho Ha Eun Christian Nisha* Coleman Justin Collins Amber Conrad Marcus* Deacon Kathryn Deal Nicholas* Dingman Melissa Drewry Rebecca Drumheller Matthew* Duncan Lauren Durham Leah* Epperson Aaron Fuller Sarah Gerringer Megan Glickman Laura* Gonzalez Liliana Greer Madison Hall Sarah Harding Robert Harris Henry* Hedrick Travis* Herzog Benjamin Hoffman Connor Holt Robert Huggins Yasmine Hutchinson David Hyres James* Jackson Uniquequa Jarman Mikaela Jennings Meghan Johns Jessica

Johnson Hope* Jones Nyssa Jones Grandison Knowles Benjamin Lester Kaitlyn Madden Joshua* Mann Alissa Martin Katelyn* McCarron Cathleen* McClure Richard Metz Amanda* Mix Katherine Murphy Kelly Murtha James Noegel Joseph Otey Bianca Overstreet Christina Parsons William Perminov Maxim Pettyjohn John K Pleasants Jessica Roark Ray Segard Nicholas Shelton JoHannah Simmons Benjamin Smith Kaitlyn Smith Ashleigh Sohn Song jae* St.John Brandi Stallard Geena Stevens Linwood Sumner Deborah Sung Samuel* Suwala Jill Tardy Terrence Thomas Brett Thomas Desire Thompson Olivia Toth Robert Tran Quang Tyree Courtney Watts Justin* Watts Talisha Whetsel Michael White Felicia Yarber Jonathan Yates Erin* Yu Tammy

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TENTH GRADE HONOR ROLL AS OF 10/15/07 *INDICATES ALL A’S Abell Kelsey Abril Holly Anderson Brittany Anthony Tanita Arellano Alejandro Arthur Christine* Ashwell Benjamin Brandt David Britt Andrew Broadus Barbara Brooks Randy Carroll Lauren Clowdis Elliott Coleman Christopher Coleman Jacob Collins Nicholas Cox Kellie Deaner Lindsey Dorian Kelsey Dunn Gloria Dunn Jeanna Dunton Emily Enloe Tanner Enzinna Alexander Epperson Joseph Everett Brandon* Fernandez Adriana Greene Kelsey Hawkins Nathan Hesson Jessica Ji YeWon Jones Suzan Kelly Harrison King Jared Laughlin Philip Leebrick Jennings Lester Kenneth Liming Lauren

Long Jordan Mariner Robert McCormick Erin Meritt Melinda Mitchell Anna Moon Maquale Norman Adam Osborne Kristen Owen Kasey Perdieu Kayleigh Perkins Teneshia Reid Allison Renfro Kyle* Richardson Eve Schure Christopher Sharman Lindsey Shockley Jason Stewart Warren Stokes Tatjana Thompson Alec Tyree Zachary* Van Liere Rachel* Vest Brandon Virtudes Victoria Walton Zachary Warrender Jacob Watson Lisa* Wendt Mary Wendt Barbara Whitley Krista Williams Jake Williams Elise Wilson Nicolette Woodard Blake Yeatts Brittany Younce Zachary

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ELEVENTH GRADE HONOR ROLL AS OF 10/15/07 *INDICATES ALL A’S Adkins Brittany Alexander Kyle Ashwell Matthew Baldino Briana* Barksdale TeeAl Bise Amber Blanks Meghan Blanks James Bolling Mary Bradner Danielle Brame Jason Broda Kyle Bruce Stephanie Buck Amber Campbell Loriel Cannon April Carroll Ann* Carwile Justin* Coffey Zachary Comparetta Vincent Compton Corri Cox Ashley Cox Tauna Cox Caleb Creasey Jessica Curling Andrew Curling Daniel Deacon Brittany DeFilippo Nicole Dray Brittany Ellis William Epperson Brandon Flowers Hailey Garrett Kenneth* Giang Jennifer Gibson Lauren Goh Christopher Hahn Falyn Hamajad Jul-aina Hawkins Amanda Houston Stacey Huggins Dequan Hunt Melissa Hyman Katelyn Isaacs Michelle Johnson Jason Jones Zachariah Lloyd Thomas Maddox Tabitha Mann Amelia

Marshall Travis Mattox Christopher McConville Sara* Metz Lauren Montalbano Danielle Moon Michael Moorman Kayla Murphy Amanda Noble Kimberly Ochoa Jesus Ochoa Juan Owen Jamie Parker Breana Parrish Christopher Patel Ankit Patterson Cory Payne Daniel* Peters Joshua Prosper Joshua Rader Kara Reeves Janel Regan Kevin Reinhardt Alyxandra* Richardson Thomas Ricketts Joseph Rosser Amber Sahadak Jerica* Schamerhorn Ashley* Scott Samuel Scruggs Trevor Shores Ethan Shuler Nathan* Silverman Rebecca Smith Genelle Smith Kimberly Smith George Sung Ting-yuan Thomas Logan Thompson Steven* Thornton BettieKate* Tinsley Denee' Torres Ashley Turner Chelsie* Turner Mariah Tyree Elizabeth Wheeler Kara Whitt Courtney Williams Alissa Wilson Emily Wilson Joshua Wingfield Derek Wright Justin Wright Katreese Wright Brittany Yaitanes James

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TWELTH GRADE HONOR ROLL AS OF 10/15/07 *INDICATES ALL A’S Arthur Catherine Arthur Jacob Avery Caitlin Barmore Brittany Boehner Emily Booth Savannah Booth, IV Lawrence W Borovsky Liesel* Bosiger Lucas Brooks Travis Brooks Michelle Bumgarner Jessica Campbell Brittany Carroll Ian Childress Erin Coleman John Conrad Collin Cooper Scott Crews Jonathon Deacon John DeWitt-Rickards Lauren Dill Jessica Dill David Erby Christian Everhart Joseph Exum Melody Finamore Kristina Garbee Jacalynn Garbee Crystal Goff Rachel Gregory Desiree Grubbs Devin Guthrie Craig Harris Olivia Harris Samuel Hedrick Bryan Helferstay Kirsten Hess Shane* Hicks Ashlee Hickson Kaitlyn Hildreth Mark Hill Mark Hobbs Jessica* Huddleston Jasmine Hughes Zachary Irby Ryan Jackson Jenna James Ashley

Jones Summer King Brittany Kosac Pavol Lange Andrew Lewis Candace Light John Maddox Lauren Mahanes Joseph Matthews Amy* Metzler David Milhoan Eric Morse Ian Moser Jacob Nguyen My Owen Justin Owen Otis Peregoy Michael Query Michelle Racanelli Lia Ragland Patrick Ribaric Rachel Richards Catherine Riddle Jason Rose Jennifer Segard Shaun Shaibani Paula Sharp James Shockley Hillarie Simpson Johnathan* Spear Josie* Stanley Nicole Staples Lauren Sullivan Lindsey Tharrington Joyous* Thurman Kelcey Toler Corey Tolle Kristofer Tordoff Stephanie Turner Nathan Usgaonkar Pooja VanNoordt Ryan Viar Michelle Waddell Elisabeth Ward Sean Wilder Drew Williams Sabrina Yuille Chantalle