Alexander W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts

Volume 10Issue 6May 2013

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wHO WILL YOU bE?Dreyfoos prepares students

for college and the real world.

Pages 13-15

Due to a generous $10,000 donation, the boys basketball team just got a whole new makeover.

The ultimate high school face off. Which year is tougher: junior or senior year?

Read about Mr. Ruth’s studies abroad and adventures in different countries during his college years.

Journey through a Midnight in Paris on page 11 to read about the prom experience.

Read the inside story on dance senior Malik Williams and his recent acceptance to The Julliard School.

Learn how to make better decisions when eating out with friends in this issue’s Eat This vs. That.

Plan your summer vacation with a guide to local and national events.

As we both look back and reflect on our past four years, we can honestly say it has been nothing short of a rollercoaster ride. From the stress of having to balance the work load that comes with taking practically every AP class, to pulling an all-nighter just so we can squeeze in that extra bit of study time, we both can say this with ease, that despite all of these things, it has been a great ride. For this issue of The Muse, the new editors took on their new roles and were responsible for publishing the sixth issue. After weeks of going through applications and conducting interviews we feel very confident in next year’s staff.

This issue’s Staff Editorial covered and ranked this year’s most highly talked about topics which included Athletics, Spirit Week, Dances, the New Schedule, Club Events and the different Art Shows (pg. 3).

While many of you are excited that the month of April has come and gone, last month brought one of the most highly anticipated events of the year, Prom. Seniors, juniors and even some lucky sophomores had the opportunity to attend this year’s Prom, which was based on the theme of Midnight in Paris. Make sure to check out our Prom Overview on page 10. As this year comes to a close, some of you may already be preparing for your summer vacation but for those who are still unsure of what they will be doing over the summer make sure to take a look at our summer concert and events preview (pg. 25).

We hope that the sixth issue of The Muse will be able to ease some of your stress as you get through AP week to finish the 2012-2013 school year with a bang. g

Correction:In the April issue of The Muse, the FLVS cover story stated that the salary of a new teacher is $64,000. That amount is almost double what a new teacher makes.

Photo illustration by Elizabeth Lane and Aubrey Levin

Visual senior Agustin Seco (L-R), strings senior Justis Cousins and dance senior Mikaella Abitbol display the opportunities available to them after college.

Photo by Elizabeth Lane

(Left) Dominique McKenzie, Jennifer Yoon, Camille Sanches, and Shawna Bilton say goodbye and give advice to each other for the future of The Muse and life beyond Dreyfoos.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Sending off the seniors

ENTERTAINMENT

ARTS

OP/ED

NEWS

FEATURES

SPORTS

WELLNESS

Basketball donation

Class Warfare

World Class Teacher

Prom Playback

Journey to Juilliard

Eat this, not that

Entertaining Summer24

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Contributor: Tess Saperstein

by MuseStaff

The editors of The Muse selected what they felt were the most significant

events throughout the 2012-2013 school year. After much discussion, argumentation and throwing of chairs, they came to an agreement on the overall grades for each of these events. These are the final results. g

Athletics:Believe it or not, Dreyfoos athletics received a particularly high

grade this year because of its huge successes. The track and field and cross country teams both broke multiple records throughout the year. Dreyfoos athletics proved itself again when the girls bowling team made it to states. The boys tennis team went to the regional tournament for the first time and had two members win the district doubles tournament, which propelled them to the state tournament. g

Spirit Week: Spirit Week itself was great.

Students enjoyed the class rivalry and competitions during the week. Thecontroversy that surrounded Spirit

Week and all the changes that were made to it were what gaveit only a B+. Almost everyone had

something to complain about and the overloaded SGA Facebook page was evidence of this. The complaints ranged from accusations of cheating during

the sidewalk chalk contest to heated arguments over the timing of the pep rally, which was particularly problematic. Since the pep rally was held in the morning for the first time, students felt tired and sticky throughout the rest of the day, instead of being pepped up with school spirit. g

Dances:The Dreyfoos tradition of

being a non-traditional high school was broken when two dances, the Winter Formal and Homecoming, were added this year. We give junior and senior class councils, SGA and the PTA credit for introducing these dances, but they could have been carried out much more efficiently. Dinner was not included with a Winter Formal ticket purchase and many people left the dance early. To be fair to SGA, the Homecoming dance was a significant improvement. The overall experience was great, but not as many people attendedprobably because they were underwhelmed by the Winter Formal. Also, despite opening the locker rooms for students to change in, it was difficult for people to attend the Homecoming dance since the dance was held on a Friday night. g

New Schedule: This year’s

elimination of seven period days on Mondays did not at all fulfill its original intent. Odd day classes seemed to fall significantly behind their even day counterparts, so teachers and students alike were frustrated. With Mondays being either even or odd (but usually even) teachers could go five days without seeing their students. The only reason that the new schedule did not receive a complete failing grade was because if you hated your odd day classes, this was a good year. g

Club Events:Despite the large

number of clubs at Dreyfoos, they were surprisingly inactive this year. Many events unfortunately fell through

due to a lack of interest or funds. This occurred with A Prom to Remember’s Tribal Wars and the Make-A-Wish Foundation’s movie fundraiser. On the

other hand, the Women’s Empowerment club exceeded expectations when they were able to get former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright to speak at Dreyfoos. But due to a conflict in Ms. Albright’s schedule, the majority of the junior class was unable to see her speak because they were taking the SATs that day. g

Art:As usual, the art departments hosted

a myriad of incredible shows. From the always popular Prism concert to “Guys and Dolls” musical, the different departments were able to showcase their talents. In addition, the entire school was given the opportunity to see the winter dance concert when it was performed during an LTM day. The arts shows and showcases are always the highlight of a year

at Dreyfoos and once again, they did not disappoint. g

The pros and cons of 2012-2013A year in review of the different school events

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Graphic by Remi Lederman

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by BariBossis

At 9 years old, I learned something about myself. It

wasn’t as instrumental as the breakthrough that my uncle had last May when he discovered his true sexual preference, but we both

learned something that changed our lives for the better. I had finally recognized that I was born with a streak of luck.

An impromptu trip, lead by my mother, to the Cold Stone Creamery sparked this realization of my luck. Fiddling with my most recently acquired Pokémon stuffed animal, I salivated at the thought of my routine sundae: the mud pie mojo. I stroked Charmander’s bright red mane and asked him if he was allergic to peanuts to ensure that I could share my ice cream with him. After he agreed, we had arrived at our destination and I raced out of the car to be surprised by Cold Stone’s popularity that afternoon. We learned that a raffle for a year’s worth of free ice cream was about to take place. With a confidence, I signed my name on a slip of paper and threw it in the jar, after consulting Charmander first, of course.

Minutes later, the sound of my name was called. My mother picked me up and spun me in the air with excitement—I modeled a winning and proud grin. Of course being the naive and free-spirited child that I was, the idea of weight gain along with such a pleasure as free ice-cream had never crossed my mind. I continued to indulge in the largest-sized cup available, ironically named, “Gotta Have

it,” even though I really didn’t need to have those 1,000 calories almost every day. Until I received my yearbook photo at the end of the year, I had not realized how large I had become. At this time, my new hairstyle that had my hair cut off right at the level of my three chins, only made matters worse.

From that day forward, I had never lost a raffle that I entered. Seven years later, my good fortune even followed me to high school. Within the first few weeks of my freshman year, I was eager to participate in all of the clubs that had a stand at Club Rush. At one of the first club meetings I attended, the president of the club entered everyone’s name in a raffle to win a free Starbucks card. Surely enough my name was drawn from the basket containing over 50 names. My surrounding friends all shot me jealous stares,

and I flashed a smirk back as I collected my prize. But I was still haunted by the nostalgia of my

dramatic weight gain from the free food that I acquired previously. In a panic, I solved my crisis by secretly performing an act of benevolence. I gave the gift card to a kind homeless man who had caught my attention with his colorful cardboard sign that afternoon.

Throughout the years, I have won free sports equipment, Jamba Juice gift cards and designer shoes. While some may call it luck, I call it destiny. Does this fortune give me a bigger ego? Yes. Does it also give me bigger hips? Absolutely. But I’m not complaining. I just hope that my lucky streak will continue until I turn 18 and can enter the lottery. g

I first prepped for prom when I was in seventh grade. My hair

was curled, my lips were glossy and my heels were high, but despite this, I was still denied entry to my sister’s senior prom. I was shocked. I had believed that prom was simply a gathering of people dressed in elegant attire. An elderly woman patted my curled hair and said, “It’s not your turn yet.” I saw my sister walk through the doors of a hotel and what lay beyond those doors remained a mystery.

When hearing about sophomores and freshmen being asked to prom, my first instinct was: it’s not the underclassmen’s turn yet. The same way the SATs aren’t administered to fifth graders, underclassmen shouldn’t be granted access to the privilege of prom. It’s not that their physical presence is a disturbance, but that underclassmen have not earned their right to a party yet.

“It should only be seniors,” dance senior Brynn Benach said. “That way they are able to spend more money on us and make it [prom] more special, since it’s our last year.”

What differentiates prom from any other school sponsored dance is the exclusive admittance of its attendants. Seniors gather to celebrate the end of their high school careers and juniors celebrate the dawn

of their final year of high school. Going before your junior or senior year lessens the impact that prom has on students.

“It makes it more special to only go a few times,” dance senior Grace Mitchell said. “My friends and I decided only to go our senior year. It’s such an expense but we were able to go all out and make it as special as possible.”

From the first day of high school you are engulfed in the excitement and anticipation of prom, although it seemed so far away, eventually everyone gets their turn.

“It can be seen as a rite of passage,” communications junior Gabriella Romano said. “The stages of high school earn you an invitation because of the time [you] put into [it].”

As a reporter, I attended prom this past April 27 at the Harriet Himmel Theatre. I observed underclassmen in long dresses and half tied ties run past me ready to sing their favorite jams.

“I didn’t really like that underclassmen were at prom because I think it’s supposed to be an experience that only juniors and seniors share,” visual junior Megan Luchey said. “Hopefully next year people will understand that it’s supposed to be a special event for the upperclassmen.” g

by MariaGrosso

Bari Bossis

Illustration by Santiago Ramirez

The underclassman effect

Lifelong winning streak

Who is prom truly meant for?

Bossis is a big winner in contests, givaways

‘Throughout the years, I have won free sports equipment, Jamba Juice credits and designer shoes. Hopefully, my lucky streak will continue until I turn 18 and can enter the lottery.’

-communications sophomore Bari Bossis

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Commentary by TessSaperstein

Throughout my junior year of high school I have learned a couple of things. First, the SATs are not meant to test your intelligence,

but your endurance. Second, calculus will make you cry more than not having a date to prom. Third, life gets better, but not by much.

I have not yet experienced senior year, so I can not say with absolute certainty that it is much easier than junior year, but I have heard enough stories and read enough “Seventeen Magazine” articles to believe so. The fact is, junior year is the year where all the work is done. It is the time to build up your resume by taking as many AP classes as possible, becoming the president of every club in existence and getting your highest SAT score.

Although you should have been doing this throughout your entire high school career, junior year is your time to shine. Near perfect scores are expected if you are applying to a top tier college and if you mess up, there isn’t much time to bounce back. Also, most of the teachers you have this year are the ones you will ask to write your letters of recommendation, so not only is it expected that you do well in a teacher’s class, but they also have to like you.

Junior year is also the time when you need to start thinking about a job or an internship during that critical summer before senior year. This is the summer when you need to be flying around the globe feeding children in third world countries or at least finding a cure for cancer. And if you aren’t working for a non-profit organization, then you better be starting a future Fortune 500 company. Unfortunately, sleep away camp just won’t cut it anymore.

Senior year should be the time to relax. College applications definitely require a lot of time and energy, but to be fair, all of that work is almost over by your second semester. At that point, if you are a junior, you have to prepare for your AP exams and continue with everything else you were doing first semester. On the other hand, if you are a senior, you can pretty much check out. By the second semester “senioritis” is setting in and all of your applications are already done. Maintaining a 4.0 isn’t really neccessary anymore. All you have to do is sit back and let the acceptance letters (or lack thereof) roll in.

I say all this meaning no disrespect to the seniors. They suffered through the tumultuous process we call applying to college and made it out the other side with (most of ) their sanity. The bottom line is that senior year is a battle, but junior year is a war. g

It’s not called “senioritis,” it’s just a shift in my priorities. I am telling you now juniors: it only gets worse. Do not believe the lies and

myths about senior year being a cakewalk because it definitely is not. As a junior, you are only concerned with the amount of AP classes you

have, testing and thoughts of college and postsecondary life.

Seniors have to deal with this and more. We are the ones doing homework, staying after school for extracurricular activities and applying to colleges while trying to hold on to that last bit of sanity

that keeps us from going over the maximum 10 absences.

I am not going to lie, “senioritis” has affected me quite a few times, but, in reality, we cannot afford to slack off. Getting

that college acceptance letter does not mean that you are done with high

school. It really means that the college accepted you, if, and only if, you maintain decent grades and conduct. With all the applications, school work and other extraneous

obligations that surround you, it is 10 times more difficult to keep your grades up,

compared to a junior. With that said: Cs will become the new Bs, Bs will become the new As and As become a figment of your imagination.

Although the juniors may argue that there are so many perks to senior year, the fact of the matter is that all those “perks”—Grad Bash, Project Graduation, senior week, etc.—all come at the end of the year. Meaning, we have to get through all of first semester and half of the second semester before we can even begin to reap the benefits of all of our hard work.

Even with that, one of the most difficult aspects of senior year, for everyone no matter what tax bracket you are in, is the amount of money that it takes just to move on to the next chapter of your life. Although there are ways to get financial assistance from our School of the Arts Foundation, Inc. or the College Board, you cannot get financial help for everything. This year’s seniors bore the brunt of it because practically every expense went up from the previous year. It costs money to graduate. It costs money to get into college. It costs money to be a senior.

Besides your wallet taking a hit, your mental stability also comes into question. As a senior, you find yourself slowly losing your mind because you cannot handle writing 500 words about how you are the greatest student Dreyfoos has ever seen. All the while, you are trying to figure out whether or not you should take the SAT or ACT for the millionth time, just to find out that your score only went up by 10 points.

Juniors, you think life is rough now, but just imagine what you are doing this year, taken to the extreme next year. Sophomores and freshmen, prepare yourselves for the struggle. g

Commentary by TijieneneGordon

Illustration by Charlie Krumholz

Class warfare:junior vs. senior yearPoint Counterpoint

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Social studies teacher Thomas Ruth has studied abroad around the world in places

such as Costa Rica, Wisconsin and France. His passion in history and French took him

across the globe for 10 years of college until he ended up here teaching AP Human Geography,

and AP European History. This year he began teaching French again for the first time since 1995.

In his studies, Mr. Ruth attended Florida State University and the University of Wisconsin. Although these schools are about 1,000 miles away from each other, Mr. Ruth thought of them both as great college towns.

“I wanted to go to a large public school in the Midwest to experience a different part of the United States. [University of Wisconsin] was very liberal and radical in the ‘80s and it was a fun place to be,” said Mr. Ruth. “In my opinion, college towns are the most fun place to be as a college student. I don’t know why someone wouldn’t want to attend a school around one.”

As a fan of cheese and castles, Mr. Ruth

was destined for France. He had the opportunity to study abroad in Paris at the Institut Catholique de Parisand at the West Catholic University of France. He studied for his Bachelor of Arts in French and History, and proceeded to study for his Masters in those subjects. He began to study for a doctorate in French Literature, but was unable to complete it when he and wife began raising a family.

“In any study-abroad program, the university rents classes and dorms from French universities or combines with them. Sometimes you get put with French families, and although you don’t have much privacy, you can learn a lot,” said Mr. Ruth. “Usually you get a dorm or a small apartment but I lived in a monastery with priests. They were interesting and intelligent people.”

Mr. Ruth also studied abroad in Costa

Rica. He lived with a family and worked to study and improve on his Spanish. Being a teacher wasn’t always on Mr. Ruth’s list of careers. Once he studied international relations to become a spy.

“I was naive. It was during the ‘80s and the reality of being a spy was much different with all the dictators,” said Mr. Ruth. “But I’ve always loved school and I was an enthusiastic student who loved playing sports. Now I’m an enthusiastic teacher and a soccer coach.” g

by ValeriaRivadeneira

For years, Dreyfoos has helped students develop their passions, not only for the

arts, but in academics as well. For keyboard seniors Savannah Flak and Christopher Wan, they discovered their love for science. Their passion developed over time and led to their participation and success in the 2013 State Science & Engineering Fair of Florida, where Flak won third place in the Chemistry Category and Wan won first place for Physical Sciences.

“I really started loving science my sophomore year,” Flak said. “I had Mr. Rathe for Chemistry honors.”

The summer after her junior year, Flak attended the Student Science Training Program, a seven week research program at The University of Florida, where she went into a physical chemistry lab to work under a grad student.

“My work [at SSTP] led me to be interested in magnetic nano-particles,” Flak said. “[I then created a project in which] I studied the synthesis of magnetic nano-particles and the effects they had on the resulting particle sizes.”

While Flak’s project was motivated by

something she recently learned, Wan created a project that was inspired by something he had been familiar with throughout his whole life.

“I pretty much grew up with the Loxahatchee River since my parents work

at the [South Florida Waste Management District,]” Wan said. “For my project, I worked for over 800 hours developing Artificial Neural Networks.”

Wan used a computer program as a performance tool in order to evaluate and model the salinity levels in the Loxahatchee River. He was awarded the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s “Taking the Pulse of the Planet” award, and plans on majoring in either computer science or pre-medicine in college.

“I’m really excited about being able to pursue what I love in college,” Wan said. “Science is something that I am very passionate about.”

Flak also won the Avogadro Award, a scholarship of $600, granted by the American Chemical Society, and also wishes to pursue science in college.

“[I was accepted to both] UC Berkeley and Northwestern University,” Flak said. “I plan on majoring in chemistry.”

Flak and Wan were chosen along with eight other students from Florida to attend Intel’s International Science and Engineering fair, which took place in Phoenix, Arizona on May 12. g

Photo courtesy of Thomas Ruth

Mr. Ruth attended Florida State University and majored in French and History. Mr. Ruth also attended the University of Wisconsin, two different schools in Paris and studied abroad in Costa Rica as well.

Keyboard seniors Savannah Flak (left) and Christopher Wan (right) pose with their plaques awarded to them in the State Science & Engineering Fair of Florida. The couple’s love of science has driven many of their achievements.

Photo by Elizabeth Lane

Cheese, castles and Costa RicaMr. Ruth studies his passions, French, History abroad

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by EstherMendoza

Beginning next year, a new schedule will be instituted that re-introduces the seven-

period day. The seven-period days will fall on Thursday this time, as opposed to Monday. Mondays and Wednesdays will be odd days and Tuesdays and Fridays will be even days. This new schedule was voted on by the faculty as a whole. g

by JosieRusso

On Aug. 19, the new Galaxy E3 Choice School, the “Greenest School in the

Galaxy,” will open in Boynton Beach. The school will feature the latest technology while offering a curriculum that will, according to their brochure, “invent a new direction for K-5 instruction in Palm Beach County.”

The school will feature a Wonderment Center, designed to be like a mini-science museum with interactive exhibits. The four attached science labs, DaVinci Studios, will focus on Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) curriculum while the art lab will focus on Science Technology, Engineering, Art and Math (STEAM) learning. There will also be a four acre natural habitat that, through a partnership with the City of Boynton Beach, will become part of the science curriculum.

The school aims to be the first Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum-certified new public school campus in Florida. Platinum is the highest level of LEED certification. g

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There are currently 400 students enrolled in a Florida Virtual School

(FLVS) course at Dreyfoos, and 74 students scheduled for FLVS for the fall semester. To manage the growing number of students taking FLVS courses, effective April 19, 2013, any student taking a Florida Virtual School must be approved by Principal Susan Atherley.

“I have the largest number of kids in FLVS than anybody in the district,” Dr. Atherley said. “I’ve already signed in about a hundred kids for the summer.”

Students who are enrolled in summer courses will be monitored by guidance counselors to ensure completion by the first day of school. In the fall, guidance counselors will be assigned a group of students enrolled in FLVS to monitor their progress and cover the FLVS lab.

These changes are in response not only to the growing number of FLVS students,

but concerns raised by the staff. “I’m not against [FLVS], but the staff

is very concerned. If students are taking algebra one, are they really prepared for algebra two? Spanish one to Spanish two?” Dr. Atherley said. “Some kids drop out because of the teacher and that means I have to have a conversation with the teacher to know why. The teachers are very upset.”

Dr. Atherley may implement a limit on the amount of FLVS classes students can take in the coming years.

“Incoming students will only be allowed to take so many FLVS classes at Dreyfoos,” Dr. Atherley said. “They come to our school to take art classes in school and for a diverse curriculum. It’s all a balancing act.”

FLVS classes will only be offered during periods three, four and five for the 2013-2014 school year. Dr. Atherley has planned upcoming assemblies to discuss the new guidelines. g

Graphic by Esther Mendoza

During the visual department bike race last month, visual senior Nicholas Rabinowitz (left) and visual junior Robert Langdon (right) compete in the bicycle structure they created. Rabinowitz and Langdon won the bike race.

Visual junior Ashley Obel decorates part of the float that was attached to digital media teacher Peter Stodalak’s float for the visual bike race. Visual students worked together to build this eccentric float with the help of their artist in residence Robin Hasty.

Visual students wave to the crowd as they pass by in the float they created, dressed and painted for the occasion. The float was designed to represent a pirate ship and the students dressed up as a jumble of fictional characters, such as King Trident.

Photos by Elizabeth Lane

New schedule brings back seven-period days

‘Greenest School in the Galaxy’ opens in August

Architecture on wheels Visual students construct bikes to race, floats to parade at lunch

Dr. Atherley introduces new FLVS guidelinesIncrease in students taking online classes leads to new policy

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For most seniors, the path after

graduation is simple: go to college, get a degree, start your life. But for communications senior Anthony Rodriguez, strings senior Yurielle Menard and visual senior Terrence West, their path takes a different turn. These three students have made the life-changing decision to join a branch of the Armed Forces. While Rodriguez joined the Army, Menard and West opted for the Navy.

“I joined because I wanted to test my capabilities,” Rodriguez said. “I felt that the Army would bring the best out of me in terms of physical fitness and how tough I am mentally. I feel that if I can be the best I can in the Army, I can come out into the real world and do anything.”

By going on active duty, these students learn integrity, respect, honor and loyalty, and are also entitled to advantages, which is one of the reasons that helped them make their decision.

“[I’m joining because] it comes with a lot of benefits,” West said. “They have good college and career opportunities. I picked the Navy because it had better opportunities and a lot of people come out successful when they are done with it.”

After making their decision, the students have to go through multiple exams before they are given their orders.

“You have to take a test called the ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery),” West said. “It’s basically like the SAT. They want to see how smart you are and if you can do certain things in the military, so I took that. I [also] had to get drug tested and get a health screening. [The entire process] takes about two days.”

Once the exams were done, the students had to deal with their toughest barrier: getting their parents to agree. West’s parents supported his decision immediately, but Rodriguez and Menard had more difficulty.

“I had a real hard time trying to get my mom to agree,” Menard said. “And even after I made the decision, I kind of still doubted if I was making the right decision mainly because I was like, ‘Am I really going to go to college? What’s going to happen? Am I going to be like one of those screw ups on the street?’ [But] I’m excited and my dad supports it and my mom is for it now.”

Menard’s story is slightly different from the others because she is one of the few girls going into the service.

“I’m scared because I know it’s going to be hard,” Menard said. “[Also] the fact that all my friends are going to college and I’m one of the only girls that’s doing this is kind of weird. [I’m not scared] because it’s going to be life changing. I know I’m going to be really different once I get out. I’m more excited than scared.”

For the next four or five years, Menard, West and Rodriguez will be out serving our country. Whether on a boat, a helicopter or even on the front line, this step is taking them closer towards the life they imagine.

“Ever since I was a little kid, I watched this HBO series called ‘Band of Brothers’,” Rodriguez said. “And after watching that I always told everybody, I always told myself, that I was going to go off to war. [Joining] is something that I’ve always thought about as a kid. It’s not an easy choice, but I’m definitely committed.” g

Yurielle Menardstrings senior

Anthony Rodriguezcommunications senior

What was your most embarrassing moment this year?

“I dropped my sketchbook out of the second story window and it broke in half.”

Yasmeen Almanza-Ampuerovisual junior

“I was doing a dress rehearsal for ‘Guys and Dolls’ and my wig flew off.”

Alexandria Lowerytheatre junior

“I was walking down from Mr. Bicker’s class and I fell down the stairs in front of everybody.”

Laura Del Aguilastrings freshman

“I dropped my backpack into the visual fountain.”

Sophie Chessmanvisual sophomore

“I was jumping from a table to an awning and I missed and broke my arm.”

Joseph Velasquezband senior

Terrence Westvisual senior

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Extravagant limos, party busses, trolleys and romantic horse drawn

carriages assemble outside the Harriet Himmel Theater. Roses and Christmas lights illuminate the ballroom and add Parisian flair to prom night. As pop and throwback jams like “Gangnam Style” and “Peanut Butter Jelly Time” blast over loud speakers, the crowd explodes with excitement.

“Everyone seemed to be having a lot

of fun,” dance senior Mikaella Abitbol said. “My favorite part of the night was definitely dancing with all of my friends.”

The dance floor seems to levitate as students sway, spin, and swirl to the music. With 527 tickets sold and 527 smiling faces, this was a night to be remembered.

“I think socializing and taking some time off is important to our sanity,” communications junior Abigail Miller said. g

“Just stick your butt in the air, shake and hope it hits someone good.”

“The two step. It’s simple and you can’t mess up.”

by NatashaLeonard

At 10:30 p.m. assistant principal George Miller an-nounced the news that prom attendees had been

anticipating all night: the Class of 2013 Prom King and Queen. For keyboard senior Benjamin Batalla and communications senior Autumn Homer the night be-came surreal as their respective crowns were placed on their heads.

“I feel really loved by everyone,” Homer said. “I actually didn’t even hear [Mr. Miller] when he an-nounced it. I was just lifted up [on to the stage].”

Screams of approval sounded from the crowd but soon quieted as they watched enthralled by Batalla and Homer who began the traditional King and Queen Dance.

“I feel honored to represent my class and I appre-ciate them and their support of my work in school,” Batalla said. g

Jenny Allen strings junior

Ryan Rosado digital media senior

“I’m just all over the place.”

Veronica Faison communications junior

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Theatre sophomore Joseph (Yossi) Sachi and theater senior Jillian Lavin cheer to the announcement of Prom King and Queen before stepping onto the dance floor.

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Digital media senior Carl Amritt and other upperclassmen dance the night away to today’s hits such as “I Knew You Were Trouble” by Taylor Swift, showing off some popular dance moves.

Prom King, keyboard senior Benjamin Batalla, and Prom Queen, communications senior Autumn Homer, take the floor with the first dance following the announcement of their crowning. Fellow classmates surrounded the duo, cheering them on as they danced.

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With college comes brand new fears and environments; however, high

school seniors do not have to feel alone in their painful transition. New trials and tribulations mean more opportunities, nutty professors and an entrance into the dreaded job market. Luckily, these college freshman offered advice for bracing new challenges.

“I would tell a senior preparing for college to be open to new experiences and excited for this new chapter in their life,” theatre alumna (’12) and University of Pennsylvania freshman Sarah Baldinger said. “Start to explore and discover your passions and don’t be afraid to ask for advice when you need it.”

Moving on to a higher level of education requires learning new things. For example, studying only on the night before an exam won’t cut it anymore.

“Learn how to study,” communications alumna (’12) and University of Florida freshman Angelica Morena said. “It’s a struggle in college.”

Since college does not require a set curriculum, one can finally avoid taking that dreaded math class, and instead take a class that genuinely interests you.

“If you can, register for something you have even a remote interest in,” communications alumna (‘12) and New York University freshman Audrey Green said. “It could turn out to be your favorite class.”

College is comprised of both work and play, and to truly enjoy a college experience, the best thing one can do is to achieve a healthy balance of both.

“I advise for incoming freshman to try the silly stuff like eating around campus or getting to know the homeless people who frequent the school.” dance alumna Adriana O’Neil (’12) and Johns Hopkins University freshman said. g

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THE NEXT TEN yEARSby EstherMendoza

All children will reach a point in their life where they will be asked, “So what do

you want to be when you grow up?” and most respond that they want to become Indiana Jones or a princess. As kids grow into their teenage years, their dreams transform, but one thing never changes: their desire to be free, happy and successful. Now, at the footsteps of adulthood, the graduating class must face the anxiously awaited chapter of their life and contemplate what the next 10 years will bring.

According to a survey conducted by The Muse, 85.7 percent of the seniors surveyed feel that Dreyfoos has properly prepared them for college. For some, this will be the beginning of the rest of their lives. Band senior James Horstman hopes to be a music teacher at either the college or high school level.

“Dreyfoos immersed me in music,” Horstman said. “It was fantastic to be in an environment to see music teachers in action with different types of music. It’s an environment where people really want to learn.”

While some may not be majoring in their art area for college, the experience they gained at Dreyfoos is something they will have for the rest of their lives. Visual senior Marissa Waddle has decided to use her knowledge to help others.

“I see myself being a psychiatrist and opening up my own practice and somehow involving art into it,” Waddle said. “Since art therapy is only available in psych wards and prisons, I want to bring it out of the darkness and use it in normal practice to inspire people through art and get them active instead of sitting in a room and talking.”

Communications senior Hugh Dunkley Jr., who aspires to become a lawyer in either International or Human Rights law, believes that his time at Dreyfoos helped form who he is and find another place he could call “home”.

“Dreyfoos helped me achieve my collegiate goal because we’re a very eclectic school, and when I applied to Washington

University, I knew they were looking for an eclectic person,” Dunkley Jr

said. “[Dreyfoos] also helped me to see that Washington

University was like a home, just like Dreyfoos.”

Communications senior Matthew Baquero plans on following his dreams. Since his freshman year he has had a love of creating music and,

in 10 years, he still sees himself pursuing his passion. To

Baquero, Dreyfoos has been a fundamental part in

forming this life-long love for

music.

“The support that I’ve gotten from teachers and students is unbelievable,” Baquero said. “I would never have shown anyone my songs four years ago, but I think

I’ve matured a lot in my lyrics, content, flow—everything. I accredit a lot of where I am to Dreyfoos.”

No matter if they are moving far away or staying close to West Palm, the graduating class of 2013 will always have their time at Dreyfoos to connect

them. When they look back in 10 years they will remember not just the classes

but the faces and smiles that surrounded them during

their transition from childhood to adulthood. Above all they

will remember the teachers who led them

on the path to their futures.

“DSOA means a lot to me, but it’s all the art

teachers I feel very close to,” Visual senior Helen Lehrer said. “They have encouraged me in all of my pursuits. They let you know that your ideas are just as profound as [those of ] someone who is already successful.” g

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choice?66% yes

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Borsellino, Tonia Boyce, DanielleCarrero, KimberlyCôté, Kelsey Demming, ClaireDisatham , MeganFerrer, JohnGesellschap, MarieJohnson, KryscynthiaKelly, ElyssaLee, HannahLehrer, HelenMcKibbin, DavidMercado, GabriellleMontague, ZacharyNehiley, ShannonPavlov, KirilRahrig, AdrianaRiera, RafaelShalloway, Erin Starkey, EmilyWaddle, MarisaUniversity of

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20% yes

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wHAT IS YOUR GREATEST fEAR FOR NEXT YEAR?“Being hungry.” -dance senior Monica Newman

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Visual

Theatre

Communications

On April 17, visual students displayed their works at the Visual and Digital Spring Art

Show. The pieces ranged from the traditional paintings and drawings to more experimental exhibits, some of which featured live people. On April 24, visual sophomores Kirsten Kelly and Serena August displayed their art in the gallery for a showcase called Demeanor. This was the first personal art show for both artists.. Visual senior students are currently preparing for their senior showcase on May 18. This year, the exhibit will take place in the Armory Art Center. “The seniors will present their final work. It’s very official; we have to sign contracts for our art to be put on display at the center,” visual senior Alyssa Klein said. “It’s our final work here at Dreyfoos.” g

On April 24, the band department put on a jazz

band concert in Meyer Hall. The students played a variety of arrangements, including “Willow Weep for Me,” “The Four of Us,” and “Softly, as in a Morning Sunshine”. “What makes me excited [about the jazz concert] is how far we’ve come as a band,” band senior Timothy Gleeson said. “In past years we really haven’t had the same group momentum that we have this year.” On April 26, a Band Concert took place in Meyer Hall. Songs played at the concert included “Stars and Stripes” and “Artudian.” On April 30, a Jazz Combos concert took place in the Black Box theater. g

The Communications showcase took place on April 5. The theme was “Prime Time Communications,” and

each presentation was modeled after a television show. Students tried to show the audience the everyday life of communications majors. “The Communications Showcase was an amazing production,” communications junior Hanai Garcia said. “It has got to be the most amazing experience I’ve ever had at Dreyfoos.” On Friday April 19, three debate team members and debate coach and communications dean Angela Weber went to the Florida Forensic League State Championship Tournament for novices. Band junior Amy Kramer was a finalist in Congressional Debate, communications freshman Taylor Rich was a semifinalist in Oral Interpretation and communications freshman Katherine Nouhan was a quarterfinalist in Oral Interpretation. g

On April 23, the strings department held a

Philharmonic concert in Meyer Hall. The program included the works of Carl Meria and Beethoven, such as “Oberon” and the “Eroica Symphony,” respectively. The orchestra also performed a “Sound of Music” arrangement. “We put a lot of effort into our pieces for the show,” stings junior Rain Duncan said. “We [worked] on a wide range of pieces that we have done in the past year and [included] some new ones.” On April 25, the String Orchestra put on a smaller scale concert in the Black Box theatre. g

T he theatre juniors and seniors put on the Directing Lab Show on April 12-15. The

seventh hour acting class collaborated with the seventh hour directing class to put together a series of 10-minute plays.

On May 3-4, the theatre seniors put on the annual Senior Theatre Showcase.

The Dreyfoos Theatre Collective will take place on May 17.

“It’s a different interpretation of what the human experience really is,” theatre sophomore Olivia DeiCicchi said. “It’s something you are not expecting.” g

by XimenaHasbach and TimDiTocco

Photo by Dana Miller

Visual junior Ashley Obel displays her piece made of red yarn by wrapping herself in it during the Visual and Digital Spring Art Show. Works included many different mediums of art such as live art, photography, film, sculpture, painting and more.

Arts Index A guide to what’s goingon in the art area classes

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From April 12-14, the dance department put

on their annual Spring Recital. For more information about the concert, visit themuseatdreyfoos.com. On May 10 and May 17, the dance department will be holding a Senior Dance Concert in Meyer Hall. This concert is different because the students express themselves in every aspect of a dance performance. They choreograph the dances, design the costumes, manage the lighting and cast the pieces. “The senior showcase is completely run by the students,” dance senior Gerlinde Bradford said. “Every group of seniors is different, but this year is a lot of hip-hop and contemporary.” g

O n April 9, the vocal department held the

Pops Concert in Meyer Hall. This concert featured contemporary songs including “You Can’t Stop the Beat” from Hairspray and music from “Les Miserables.” Each performance came with its own lively choreography that the singers had to learn. There was tap dancing and even some acting involved.

“We didn’t do any classical or folk music [for this concert],” vocal freshman Chelsea Vincent said. “I really liked the idea of the Pops Concert.”

On May 3, the department put on a Chorus Concert in Meyer Hall. g

The digital media students participated in the Visual

and Digital Spring Arts show in Building 9 on April 17. The AP Art Portfolio was due on May 10. This is a unique AP exam in which the students have worked on their pieces all year and will send them in to be evaluated on the exam date. “We had a huge turnout,” digital media sophomore Katya Nunez said. “It was nice to see how much everybody’s work has matured and grown from the summer show.” The seniors are hard at work preparing the pieces that will be featured in the Senior Art Show on May 18. The exhibit will be held at the Armory Art Center. Each senior will submit one piece for the showcase, which could range from paintings to performance pieces. g

On April 13, keyboard sophomore Jacqueline Chen won the Boca

Delray Music Society Scholarship piano competition, winning $1,250 in scholarship money. “The competition was a lot of fun,” Chen said. “I worked really hard on my pieces and it paid off.”

On April 15, piano students attended a private Q&A session with renowned classical pianist Evgeny Kissin and attended his concert the next day. On April 20, Chen won the competition sponsored by the Palm Beach County Music Teachers Association. The prize was $100 in cash. Keyboard freshman Alexandra O’Brien won first place in the junior division of that competition.

On May 1, the keyboard department held a Klavier Recital featuring keyboard seniors John “Parker” Holloway, John Ferrer and Rafael Riera, and keyboard freshman Catherine Zeng. g

Photo by Aubrey Levin

Vocal seniors (from left) Georgia Sackler, Kryscintha Johnson, Sarah Bookout, Vanessa Domingos, and Aileen Maxwell perform “Forget About the Boy” from the Broadway production “Thoroughly Modern Millie” during the Pops Concert Tuesday, April 9. The Pops Concert included genres of songs that the music department does not normally include.

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by ValeriaRivadeneira

This year, I got the privilege of participating in a variety of classes

from different majors across Dreyfoos. I partook in an Acting III class, an architecture class, a strings class, a dance class and an AP 2D design class, and while I learned something new every issue, I also experienced things that made me glad to be a communications major.

Acting IIIIn the theatre department, everyone

has a really good sense of humor and you won’t look silly if you wear a beret. However, in Acting III a change of clothes is required. Also, people are way too verbal about their emotions, and time doesn’t exactly fly when you’re listening to other people recite Shakespeare.

DanceSkipping a semester of physical education

is great, and the dancing and moving around provides a real work out, but dancing involves sweat. Lots of sweat. Moreover, ballet leotards are more uncomfortable than they seem.

AP 2D DesignWhile there’s no written AP exam at the

end of the year and photography skills can be really helpful in plenty of situations, AP 2D design is not the best class if you appreciate wearing stain-free clothes to school, and keeping your hands clear of multi-colored chemicals.

StringsIf the love of your life does not reciprocate

the same feelings, all it takes is one serenade and they can be yours forever. If that does not work, at least you can sit and cry in your

really big locker. But although lockers the size of storage closets can be nice, strings dean Wendell Simmons’ stare is petrifying and there is a very fine line between pleasantly listening to classical music and going insane.

ArchitectureOne of the best things about architecture

is that there is no need to spend money on a Mother’s Day present because you can make something she’s always wanted, like a bird house. In addition to that, you get access to power tools. However, while saving money on Mother’s Day is wonderful, getting your fingers chopped off is not, and in architecture, there is always that possibility. The worst thing about architecture, is that students are required to work outside in the sun a lot of the time. I hate the sun.

OverallAfter evaluating my experiences with

every class, architecture was my favorite. The students work with the perfect balance of guidance and independence with the help of visual teacher John Griffin, and every year they complete projects that can be seen throughout the school. g

Communications junior Valeria Rivadeneria uses a handsaw to cut wood for an architecture piece, wearing the appropriate protection.

Photo by Aubrey Levin

I can’t paint or sing. My dance moves are limited to the traditional Colombian salsa and I don’t know how to hold a tuba. I do, however, know how to investigate and report. Join me on my adventures through every major at Dreyfoos.

If you can’t beat them, join them: the wrap-up

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byJensenTate

While most seniors had to sit around for an email, or had to dread logging into

their college accounts to find out if they were accepted into the school of their choice, dance

senior Malik Williams received

a personal call from The Juilliard School of Performing Arts informing him of his acceptance into their dance program.

“I was at school when I got the acceptance call. It was weird because everyone was waiting and they knew I was on the phone with [Juilliard],” Williams said. “When the admissions representative said I got accepted I stopped breathing because I was having a moment. It was so serious because only 12 guys and 12 girls in the entire country get picked to be in this program.”

To be accepted, Williams not only had to send an application, but went through an audition which included five parts: ballet, modern, solo, round coaching and an interview. His audition started with 50 people, and dancers were cut after each part. By the time it came to the last round, there were only three people left. Williams’ many years of dancing paid off in end when he received the acceptance call on March 19.

“I was elated about him making it into Juilliard. It’s one of the programs we really

push for our students to aspire to. It is a program that develops artist in a way that I think few others do, so I was delighted that he got in because it is a perfect place for him to be,” dance dean Jan Hanniford-Goetz said. “He exemplifies, as a aspiring artist, exactly what Juilliard is looking for. They’re looking for people to be molded who are willing to take chances and all of those things I think are critical in artistry of a young dancer so I couldn’t be happier for him.”

Williams started dancing at the age of 10 in Pennsylvania at The School of Elite Dancers. He had always wanted to dance but he did not have the courage to start.

“I started dancing because I saw my sister at her dance classes and I enjoyed watching them,” Williams said. “I felt I could pull it off and I told my mom, and she enrolled me in dance classes.”

Williams was at first intimidated to apply to Juilliard because it is one of the most prestigious dance schools. It was his family that persuaded him to do so.

“I’m really self critical on myself. I’ve always had doubts about if I can be a professional dancer,” Williams said. “Just the fact I got in gives me a confidence boost

because now I’m like maybe I can do this, so it really helped me because [I know] I can do this.” g

by NicoleDonechie

As 11 music seniors walked out onto the stage in the Brandt Black Box Theater

on April 17, they knew it was their last performance in front of their peers. As their last year at Dreyfoos comes to a close, the band, vocal, keyboard and strings seniors put on a performance to showcase their skills to classmates and family.

“I was really looking forward to just getting up on stage and pouring my heart out into the piece for my final time here,” keyboard senior Savannah Flak said. “I connect the story in the piece to a story in my life and I really put myself into it.”

With their classical yet upbeat music choices such as Chopin’s “3rd Ballad,” the students were able to connect with the

audience.“It’s very rewarding

to play a whole concert with your peers,” band senior Tyler Morrison said. “But especially for me, since I’m studying music in college, it prepares me for what

I’ll be doing a lot more often for the next four

years of my life.”Vocal seniors Kryscynthia Johnson and

Aaliyah Franklin executed a duet that was accompanied by a pianist. Not only are they best friends, but their voices together received one of the loudest applauses of the night.

“It was really amazing to get one last

chance to sing, and to sing with one of my best friends was just awesome, a great experience,” Franklin said.

Although all of the students in the showcase pursued their musical passion as Dreyfoos students, some of them chose to take a different direction for their futures.

“I’m not going to major in music in college,” keyboard senior Cara Zhuang said. “So [this performance] was pretty much it for me.”

The performers finished off the night with a piano duet featuring keyboard seniors John Ferrer and Benjamin Batalla playing the Star Wars theme music. At the end of the show all 11 seniors stood hand in hand on stage and took their final bows.

“I play piano to perform,” Flak said. “I love this school so to perform for the last time is sad but it’s happy too.” g

Dance senior Malik Williams impresses the audience in his dance solo at the Winter Dance Concert. Williams has been dancing for over seven years and has been supported by friends, teachers and family the whole way through. According to Williams, he is the hardest critique on himself.

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Keyboard seniors John Ferrer (left) and Ben Batalla (right) play a duet during the Music Senior Showcase.

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Williams dances his way to JuilliardDance senior is one of 24 students choosen for the Dance program

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As a member of the boys tennis team for the last three years, two seed and

strings junior Reed Rabideau is continuing to make Dreyfoos athletic history. Through

hours of practice, Rabideau finished the tennis season

by winning the doubles district tournament and competing in the state doubles tournament with one seed and keyboard senior Rafael Riera.

“[Tennis] is the only thing I really, honestly enjoy doing, and it makes me happy,” Rabideau said. “I play [tennis] every day.”

Rabideau started playing tennis at the age of 4, and realized his love for the game at 13 years old. Now 17, he is confident of his future in tennis and plans to play tennis in college.

“I would absolutely love [to pursue tennis in college],” Rabideau said. “I wanted to do engineering also, but I feel I’m more interested in tennis. If I major in business and become a tennis pro, that’d be neat.”

A first in Dreyfoos’ tennis history, Rabideau, alongside Riera, won the district doubles tournament this season and went on to win the districts two seed singles tournament. Through winning the doubles district tournament, Rabideau and Riera went on to the state tournament, in which they won three matches to get to the semifinals and then lost to the number one seeded team.

Having been on the tennis team for all of his three years at Dreyfoos, Rabideau has earned his position on the team. Tennis coach and guidance counselor John Webb has watched Rabideau transform throughout his time instructing him.

“Physically his body got bigger and stronger and he’s hitting the ball a lot harder,” Mr. Webb said. “[Rabideau is] doing things that a couple of years ago, he wouldn’t have been able to. Now that he’s a junior, he is doing really well.”

With Rabideau’s success on the team, Mr. Webb believes that Rabideau holds the qualities necessary to play tennis in college.

“He’s playing strong, he’s thinking through the process quite a bit and he’s just really helped his game,” Mr. Webb said. “I think he could pursue tennis in college.”

Although physicality is a large factor in being a successful tennis player, Mr. Webb knows that Rabideau’s intellect is equally important in his strategy.

“[Rabideau is] very intellectual when he plays tennis, and he’s also very athletic and he has a way of bringing out the best of some of our other players,” Mr. Webb said. “He’s really strong mentally and physically.”

When it comes to Rabideau’s attitude on the court, his focus is not only recognized by his coach, but by his friends and fellow players. Communications

senior Carly Amado identifies Rabideau as very serious on the court, but filled with humor off the court.

“On the court, he gets

really into it— really serious and competitive, [but] light and funny off court,” Amado said. “He’s probably one of the best guys we’ve ever had.”

Along with Rabideau’s distinctive tone on the court, Amado has noticed his way of

making every move he makes look effortless.“You watch him and he makes it look so

easy,” Amado said. “Then you get out there and you start rallying and you’re like, ‘Wait a minute, I just missed one,’ but he would never miss that shot because he’s so fluid.” g

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When the track and field season was at full speed, track and field

coach and physical education and biology teacher Geoffrey Waugh had his hands full mentoring the athletes in competition.

“Track is a sport that has some very unique characteristics to it,” Mr. Waugh said. “Each individual has to be coached and given advice, unlike many other sports.”

This individual aspect plays an important role in how coaching is used in the sport.

“[Coaching] track is a different type of experience,” Mr. Waugh said. “Due to how each kid is different in their learning styles, I have to know how to teach each one different from one another.”

Mr. Waugh faces few chances to interject and coach his athletes. Between events and races, he has to make the best of the little time that he has left.

“[When] you get the chance to give them advice between races, it is a very short time period,” Mr. Waugh said. “When you do get that little window of time you have to make the most of it and know what to say to help [the athletes] improve on their stroke and performance.” g

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Strings junior Reed Rabideau prepares for a forehand during practice. Rabideau made it to the state tournament for doubles, pairing with keyboard senior Rafael Riera. The two have been playing tennis together for three years.

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Track and field coach Geoffrey Waugh marks the runners’ times during a meet. While track and field is mostly an independent sport, guidance and encouragement is brought on by coaches and fellow runners. This sense of teamwork is key to the runners’ success.

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‘[Rabideau is] very intellectual when he plays tennis, and he’s also very athletic and he has a way of bringing out the best of some of our other players.’

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Spring sports wrap-up

Boys basketball team receives $10,000

Meyers-Sinett takes third place in states

by CharlesBonani

A fter finishing with a 13-2 record and having three

players nominated for The Sun Sentinel’s All-County basketball rankings, both firsts in Dreyfoos’ basketball history, the boys basketball team knew they had just completed their best season to date. What they didn’t know, however, was that their season full of accolades had not yet come to an end. In early April, over a month after the basketball season had ended, the team received a $10,000 donation from an anonymous source. This generosity will have a noticeable effect at every home and away game that the basketball team plays for years to come. The basketball team now has the sufficient funds to ditch their current jerseys and completely revamp the visual look of Dreyfoos basketball.

“[Last year the basketball team] looked like a pack of skittles,” boys basketball co-captain and communications junior Munashe Kwangwari said. “Everything was unorganized. Players had different uniform pants [and] uniform shorts. We plan to use [this money] to make us look

better than our opponents. [We are getting] new jerseys, warm-ups, shoes—the whole nine yards.”

While Kwangwari believes the new uniforms will make the basketball team look better, he

also thinks that they will boost the team’s confidence for next season.

“When we received this money, our first thought was ‘Dreyfoos athletics are finally being

recognized,’” Kwangwari said. “Even

though the records we broke were never recorded anywhere and we weren’t able to compete for a banner or trophy, [the donation] made us feel good and so we plan to do even

better next year.”

Boys basketball coach and social studies teacher Jeffrey Stohr was excited to hear

about the news of the donation, and he knew right away that the money was going towards new uniforms. He believes that they will not only make both the team and school look better as a whole, but also make the players feel better individually.

“I think it will give us some sense of pride, but I think our pride is based off winning,” Mr. Stohr said. “We played like a real basketball team, now we actually look like one." g

by DanaMiller

While most students spent their weekend at the

Harriet Himmel for prom on Saturday, April 27, strings junior Jenna Meyers-Sinett represented Dreyfoos at the state competition for track and field class 2A in Jacksonville, Florida. After placing sixth in the pole vaulting event at states last year, Meyers-Sinett improved her performance and placed third this year.

“Before going to states, my initial reaction was more excited than nervous,” Meyers-Sinett said. “I knew the girls’ heights I was competing against. Based off our personal records, I was supposed to tie for second.”

Other track and field runners had successful seasons as well. Communications sophomore Steffan Gawlikowski and visual junior Megan Luchey advanced to regionals after their successful performances at the district meet at Glades Central High School on April 11. After founding the team in 2004 and coaching until 2009, track and field head coach and science dean Stephen Anand returned to the track and was impressed to see the improvement of the runners.

“Watching the athletes’ progress has been the most rewarding experience,” Mr. Anand

said. “It proves our students can be successful not just in the arts. I’ve seen the students come together and exceed my expectations.”

Aside from the runners, the boys tennis team broke school

records this season by making it to regionals for the first time in school history. Overall, the team finished with a record of 7-4. The doubles team, keyboard senior Rafael Riera and strings junior Reed Rabideau, advanced to the state tournament, where they made it to the semifinals.

“From the boys’ standpoint, this is the best team we

have ever had,” tennis coach and guidance counselor John Webb said. “Watching the players evolve and become a team has been the most rewarding experience.”

Despite the loss of graduated and injured players, the girls tennis team was able to keep their heads high and complete a competitive season.

“Compared to last season, we played [tougher opponents] so it was harder to win,” communications senior Carly Amado said. “The team grew closer and we made team rituals like sitting on the roofs of the Tennis Club of Palm Beach when we had a break during our district game.” g

Strings junior Jenna Meyers-Sinett displays her pole vaulting form during a seasonal meet. The intense conditioning that goes into the sport payed off when she placed third in the event.

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The boys basketball team will be sporting their new home (left) and away (right) jerseys starting next year.The jerseys were made possible by the generous $10,000 donation by an anonymous donor.

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WELLNESS

by DanaThomas

If you are anything like I am, every night after dinner you need chocolate in order

to suppress your sugar rush, but somehow others have the will power to make the decision to eat a carrot rather than a cookie. While this is a healthy option that keeps people fit, others are willing to put themselves to the ultimate test, whether it is by extreme diets in order to lose 10 pounds in a day or just as a way to detox their body.

One of the most common long-term diets is the Paleo or “cavemen” diet. It consists of eating only foods that our ancestors 2.6 million years ago would have eaten. These foods include free-range meat such as lamb, pork, beef, seafood, nuts, seeds, fruits and vegetables. While dairy products such as, cereal grains, refined sugars and processed foods are things you probably eat the most, our ancestors never unwrapped a Snickers bar or saw a Chipotle. Although it can be difficult to eat only meats and veggies, the benefits of this diet can be extremely rewarding. Say goodbye to cardiovascular disease, type-two diabetes, acne and obesity.

If you love lemonade or can handle the sour taste of eating a raw lemon, the lemon diet is perfect for you. Also known as the “master cleanse diet,” it became popular when Beyonce announced that she had lost over 20 pounds while on it. This diet pushes your body to the ultimate extreme, offering many benefits, but the same amount of dangers. The lemon diet consists of a mixture of freshly squeezed

lemon juice, maple syrup, cayenne pepper and filtered water, which you drink six or more

glasses every day for four to fourteen days, without eating any food at all. The lemon, packed with Vitamin C, is the reason this diet is so effective because it fights off bacteria and washes out toxins from the body. Although this

plan is a fast and effective way to lose weight, scientists say most of

the weight lost is water weight or muscle, not actual body fat. Not

only will the weight come back, but the diet can be

extremely dangerous to your body, causing: dizziness, nausea and depriving your body of necessary nutrients and calories.

While dieting can be a quick way to lose weight, the smarter and healthier way is by eating healthy foods and

exercising regularly, while not pushing your body to try an extreme cleanse or diet. g

by MarlenaHouck

While soaking up the sun rays may be a desirable activity during the summer months,

students may be unaware that they are soaking up the consequences sun rays can cause to the skin. A glowing tan may give your body a full serving of Vitamin D, but overexposure may lead to extreme health hazards such as premature aging, eye damage, acne and deadly skin cancer. What most are unaware of is that there is a healthy alternative to laying out in the sun, and it can be found around the house. Follow these steps to create a homemade and risk-free self bronzing lotion:

Step 1: Measure two cups of a scentless bodylotion into a mixing bowl

Step 2: Add a half cup of sunscreen

Step 3: Add one teaspoon of clear bodyshimmer powder

Step 4: Add one tablespoon of cocoa powderinto the mixture until the desired color isreached

Step 5: Apply the sunless tanner and enjoyyour glowing body g

by RickyMorris

When it comes to The Cheesecake Factory’s Caesar salad dressing, it

may have you dressing in larger sizes. At a shocking 860 calories, The Cheesecake Factory’s Caesar salad contains more calories than a McDonald’s Big Mac. High saturated fat and sodium levels in the salad make it an unhealthy choice compared to other restaurants’ smaller portions.

Instead of going to The Cheesecake Factory for a Caesar salad, Panera Bread’s Caesar salad contains only 310 calories. That’s a 550-calorie difference between the two salads. Panera Bread’s Caesar salad has significantly less saturated fats and about 200 milligrams of sodium fewer than The Cheesecake Factory’s. Panera’s salad is a slightly smaller portion, but the nutritional value makes up for its smaller size. g

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by EricaMaltz

The Jonas Brothers are “Burnin’ Up” with a comeback tour this spring, and they are

leaving a trail of girls behind them. The boy band that holds the original acronym JB, has been touring internationally and plans to tour in the U.S. this summer.

The three brothers each invested themselves in different adventures the past few years while taking a break from music. Nick Jonas performed on Broadway, while Joe Jonas became a talent seeker and Kevin Jonas tied the knot.

The boys are under pressure to revamp themselves, especially because they have new rivals, such as One Direction and Emblem Three. However, the trio still has die-hard fans that they can depend on: the ones who destroyed the paint on their walls with their J-14 magazine posters, spent hundreds of dollars on their concert tickets and made shrines dedicated to them.

However, the question is can they successfully make a comeback as men in a boy band? Other boy bands like NSYNC were never able to totally reinvent themselves, but The Jonas Brothers do have a unique appeal

that keeps everyone tuned in. Kevin and his wife Danielle Jonas’ reality TV show, “Married to Jonas,” has been a source of fame. Fans have been tuning into the show since its debut to check in with JoBro news. The TV shows, will cover their new and upcoming tour.

The answer to whether or not they can successfully come back is unclear. Their new single “Pom Poms” sounds like something off their first record. The lyrics aren’t very impressive, they sound like they are from a “High School Musical”

rendition. Maybe being on Broadway was not so beneficial for Nick’s creativity. The single incorporates a “ra ra” high school marching

band approach. Being in their early to mid 20s, they are a little past their days of being able to sing about immature topics. Although it’s not a great song, it does have a bad case of catchiness.

Their best music is inevitably sugar coated for teenage consumption,

but they don’t deceive their fans that they can seriously rock it in the recording studio. The Jonas Brothers will make an appearance for their tour at the Cruzan amphitheater on Aug. 2, 2013. g

Fall Out BoyOrlando, June 4

One DirectionSunrise, June 13Miami, June 14

Pitbull and Ke$haTampa, June 28

Lil WayneWest Palm Beach, June 14

KrewellaFt. Lauderdale, July 5

BeyoncéMiami, July 10

Dave Matthews BandMiami, July 10

Vans Warped TourWest Palm Beach, July 27

American Idol TourMiami, Aug. 2

Jonas BrothersWest Palm Beach, Aug. 2

Justin BieberTampa, Aug. 8

Justin TimberlakeMiami, Aug. 16

The end of the school year is right around the corner, close enough for you to touch. The only thing standing between you

and endless weeks at the beach are AP exams and finals. Instead of

crying about your descending GPA, head to Ticketmaster with your credit card in hand to get seats for you and all your friends at the hottest concerts of the summer. g

by AubreyLevin

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(left to right) Nick, Joe, and Kevin Jonas perform at Y100’s Jingle Ball last December. The brothers plan to release their fifth studio album later this year. At the time of publication, the album was not titled.

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by ToriFernandez

Pixar has been known as a staple to the childhood of this generation. In

the past 17 years, Pixar has taught us to shoot for “infinity and beyond,” to “float like a Cadillac, sting like a Beemer,” and when the going gets tough to “just keep swimming.” From “Toy Story,” to “Brave,” Pixar has kept a reputation of being creative, never settling for merely providing the public with sequel after sequel. However, after more than 10 years, Pixar is expected to release new sequels in the upcoming years for two of their most prominent movies: “Monsters, Inc.” and “Finding Nemo.”

In 2001, children all over learned not to be afraid of the monsters in their closet with the release of “Monsters, Inc.” Directed by Peter Docter, “Monsters, Inc.” follows the monster duo of James “Sulley” Sullivan and Mike Wazowski who become mixed up with an escaped human child named Boo. “Monsters, Inc.,” which earned a total domestic gross of $255,873,250 at the box office, has now announced an impending prequel. “Monsters University,” expected to be released in June of 2013—approximately 12 years after the release of its original—tells the story of Mike and Sulley’s college life at “Monsters University,” before the fearsome twosome became friends. “Monsters University” features the same cast from the original movie, with Billy Crystal (Mike Wazowski) and John Goodman (Sulley) stepping back into their monster shoes with

additional voices such as Steve Buscemi, Dave Foley, Julia Sweeney, Joel Murray and Peter Sohn.

For Pixar, 12 seems to be the lucky number. On April 2, Pixar officially announced the sequel to Disney’s number one rated film, “Finding Nemo”: “Finding Dory.” The loveably forgetful blue tang fish, Dory, introduced in “Finding Nemo” in May of 2003 is set to be back and starring in her own movie in 2015—12 years after the release of “Finding Nemo.” “Finding Dory” is said to be the continuation of the original story, one year after the reunion of Nemo and his father Marlin. A return of the “Tank Gang” and several new characters give audiences something to look forward to, including the voice of Dory herself, Ellen DeGeneres.

“I have waited for this day for a long time,” Ms. DeGeneres said in a press release. “I’m not mad it took this long. I know the people at Pixar were busy creating ‘Toy Story 16’.”

The theory that sequels are never as good as the original is widely acknowledged in the film world. The cries and laments of the public that the movie industry has lost its ability to create original ideas have been spread far and wide in recent years. However, Pixar can give us hope that this theory will be disproved.

“The script is fantastic,” Ms. DeGeneres said. “And it has everything I loved about the first one: It’s got a lot of heart, it’s really funny, and the best part is [that] it’s got a lot more Dory.” g

This summer, I want to relax and let my hair blow in the wind as I drive my convertible across the nation on a wild road trip with three of my closest friends. Sadly, we can’t always get what we want. Instead, my hair will blow in

the air vents of the restaurant where I’ll be trapped working when I’m not touring colleges and studying for classes. It won’t be all bad, though, because I’ll be blasting this summer’s breakout hit, Icona Pop’s “I Don’t Care.” It’s mainstream, super repetitive and totally catchy.

I like jamming out to country-rap mixes as much as everyone else does. Bluegrass combined with pop rap music is the newest fad, which is why “Cruise” by Florida Georgia Line Ft. Nelly is a perfect song for summer. I might as well be

cruising down Tamarind in my Ford F-150, enjoying my day dressed in my plaid saggy pants holding an American flag. With my windows down and my radio up, I’ll be sure to savor my vacation. See you all next year at Rib Round Up.

After one of the most stressful and exhausting years of my natural life, I intend to take the word “unproductive” to the highest level possible this summer. With about many days of glorious sleep in my future, the soundtrack to my

summer will most likely be of the lullaby-persuasion. It is my every intention to have Emily Browning’s cover of the song “Asleep” by The Smiths play over and over again while I sleep my way into senior year.

Lying on Palm Beach Island turning a nice shade of golden brown, I am instantly taken on a trip back to the 90s with “Summer Girls” by the original boy band, LFO. With frost tipped hair, earrings and matching outfits, LFO, or Lyte

Funky Ones, sing about the quintessential summer girl. With a catchy melody, this is sure to be your anthem this break. It contains a mix of lyrics that make no sense whatsoever, but apparently they like girls who wear Abercrombie and Fitch and Chinese food makes them sick. Graphic by Tori Fernandez, Characters by Pixar

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As a freshman entering Dreyfoos, visual senior Cindy Perdomo only

knew how to draw still life with ebony pencil. The evolution of Perdomo’s work would leave many in awe. On April 10, Perdomo hosted a show in Building 9’s gallery with fellow visual senior Kristin Krumenacker where this evolution is hung proudly on the walls. “We both use a lot of bright colors and patterns in our work so the two sides of the gallery worked well with each other,” Perdomo said. This use of vivid colors can be seen in Perdomo’s piece, “The Morning,” in which color is embedded on the blankets and pillows that surround

the two children on the bed. The painting was based on a photo of Perdomo’s little sisters, Diana, 6 [left] and Stephanie, who will soon be 2. Perdomo was inspired by the paintings of Gustav Klimt who paints his figures surrounded by different kinds of patterns. “[Diana and Stephanie] like to spend time with me; whenever I’m in my room they just lay on my bed. When I looked over at them I was like, ‘Wow, they look very similar to Klimt’s figures,’ ” Perdomo said. “I took out my phone to take a photo and they both started smiling. I told them not to because I wanted it to look natural and

not posed. The youngest one didn’t understand, [but] it was fine.” Perdomo used acrylic paint, which helped to bring the colors to life. She prefers painting the shapes in red and outlining them in blue, which can be seen in some parts of the piece. These techniques helped to get Perdomo accepted into one of her top college choices, the Maryland Institute College of Art. “Very slowly I feel like I’ve become better at art,” said Perdomo. “And this is because of the wonderful visual teachers we have at Dreyfoos and throughout the years I’ve been inspired by many students art work.” g

“The Morning”

Cindy Perdomo

by AlexandraLopez

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