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com April 2009

New Schedule for ‘09-‘10

Volume 14 : Issue 8

Caroline Kaltenborn &
Christina Carlson
Co-editor and staff writer
Students, do not get too com-
fortable with the block schedul-
ing. Starting next year, all
C.C.P.S. high schoolswill be
going on a seven-period schedule.
In general, each class will be
around 50 minutes long with no
cookie break in between. Stu-
dents will still have five minutes
to make their way to class, but
time will have to be regulated.
The permanent schedule is still
tentative; however, the T.V. an-
coming together, but we have has changed for me,” declared schedule, so I am excited for next
a good idea of what time each Period 1 7:10-7:59 sophomore Megan Shultz. year. We’ll have shorter classes
class is going to be. Also, the After last year’s chaos and and less confusion,” said junior
graduation requirement for Period 2 8:04-8:53 controversy regarding the sched- Cole Eastman. “Also, there is a
the class of 2010 and beyond ule with the district school better chance that I will have my
is 26 credits, whereas the board, not everyone is pleased friends in my classes.”
class of 2009 only needs 24 News 8:53-8:59 with the final outcome. Clearly, school scheduling is a
credits,” exclaimed vice-prin- “I am not too happy about touchy subject. It is almost im-
cipal Mrs. Costin. Period 3 9:04-9:53 having seven classes next year possible to please everyone, as
The schedule is changing because it is going to be really there are so many conflicting feel-
for the third time in the past Period 4 9:58-10:47 hard to keep up with all the ings.
four years, which makes it work, and I am going to have so “The ideal schedule would be
difficult to plan for future Period 5 10:52-11:41 much more homework,” com- a longer day with classes every-
classes and ensure the correct plained junior Lexi Starcher. day, so that you could still have
amount of credits required for Although many students are classes everyday and enough time
graduation.
Lunch 11:41-12:22 unhappy about having seven in each class,” suggested sopho-
“It is complicated to know classes in one day, others are re- more Sarah Zundel.
Period 6 12:22-1:11

Five NHS teachers go out with a bang

nouncements are planned to be
after second period, and lunch
after fifth.
“The exact schedule is still
what classes to take and how lieved that the 86-minute block Nevertheless, Naples High will
many I need to take in order schedule classes are being elim- be having a seven-period schedule
to graduate with my class be-
Period 7 1:16-2:05 inated. next year. Fasten your seatbelts,
cause each year the schedule Tentative 2009-2010 schedule “I really do not like the block NHS.

Hannah Cardenas
Editor-in-Chief
For the class of 2009, this year
signifies the end of our high
school career and departure from
this stage to new beginnings. This
year is also bittersweet because of
the five teachers retiring from
Naples High; many of them after
decades of bleeding gold and blue.
No matter what has been muttered
about them out of stress or frus-
tration, it is undeniable that Mr.
Maxwell, Mrs. Demarest, Mr.
Miller, Mrs. Hayes, and Mrs. Stor-
rar are a huge part of Naples High,
and will be missed.
Mr. Maxwell, a Naples High
graduate in the Class of 1970, is
the band director that’s been earn-
ing us straight superiors for the
past 17 years. He started his teach-
ing career with 14 years at Lely
High School, one year at Golden
Gate Middle School, one year at
Coral Springs High School, one
year at Fort Myers Middle School,
and one year at Estero High
School; all before bleeding blue
and gold.
How he came to love Naples
High is an interesting story. Dur-
ing his freshman and sophomore
years, he went to Immokalee High
School. Although they cycled
through two band directors, both
of them refused to teach black stu-
dents, leaving Maxwell, a drum-
mer, out of luck. During his junior
year, he was finally allowed to
play, but the band already had
seven drummers. Maxwell, an
avid track runner back in the day,
ran into the then-band director of
Naples High at a track meet and
asked if he could join the Naples
High School band. The director
said that if he could arrange
transportation, he would be on
the roster. Young Maxwell
proceeded to hitch-hike the
30-mile trip to and from
Naples High every
morning and night;
sometimes even on
tomato trucks and
farm trucks.
“I never missed
a day of school,”
he claimed.
Another inter-
esting and well-
known feature
about Maxwell is his
love for Batman. But
why Batman? Batman
is a regular person who
risks his life to help oth-
ers, like firefighters and
policemen.
“He wasn’t bit by a
spider, he’s not a mutant,
he’s not from another
planet; he’s just a regu-
lar person risking his
life to help other people,”
he summed it up.
Mrs. Demarest’s positive atti-
tude has helped many of us poder
hablar español muy bien. Out of
her 37 years of teaching, 28 of
those years have been dedicated to
Naples High. After college, she
spent two years teaching bilingual
third graders at Lake Trafford El-
ementary in Immokalee. She spent
the next seven years as a part of
the faculty of Pine Ridge Middle
School, where she was the only
teacher in Collier County
teaching
Spanish
to middle
schoolers. She
moved from that
position to her
dream career
of high school
Spanish in the year 1981 amid
the cancellation of middle
school Spanish courses. Pine
Ridge parents were so upset at this
development that they demanded
the return of a Spanish curriculum
for gifted middle schoolers, and it
was returned the following year to
all Collier County middle schools.
Unfortunately for them, Mrs. De-
marest had found her home at
Naples High and has taught Span-
ish here ever since. She has also
been the head of the Spanish
Honor Society
and the Relay
for Life teams, as well as enrap-
turing her students in the cast and
chaos of “Destinos.”
“It’s been amazing to see all the
changes,” she said about her ca-
reer as an NHS teacher. She has
seen it all. She watched Naples
turn from a “college prep school”
to a larger school with a more di-
verse student body. In the 80s, she
was witness to a school popula-
tion of 900, amidst warnings of
closing down NHS for good. The
townspeople refused to let the
only school in the district close,
and—in Mrs. Demarest’s words—
we’ve grown ever since. In the
mid 90s, she lived through a
time she calls “portable
city,” when the school we
now know as our own
was constructed and
there was a huge dis-
placement of classes into
portables during the con-
struction. She has loved
her years here and has en-
joyed watching the fine
arts department blossom—
especially the theatrical aspects.
She summed her career say-
ing, “It’s been quite an interest-
ing ride.”
So why is she retiring? The
answer is the DROP program; a
retirement program that allows
teachers to earn retirement pay-
ment for five years if they
agree to stop teaching at the
end of the five year period.
Because of her agreement
within this program, she will
leave with a “pot” of money gar-
nered over her last five years, as
well as getting retirement pay-
ments.
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Feature p. 4
School p. 5
Sports p. 7

Our very own Relay for Life was a NHS Baseball still
Aubrey Carr is huge success! going strong with
“Miss Teen Earth!” undefeated season
2 News April 2009
Jon & Kate plus 8 Retirees continued from page 1
A passionate review
by a true fan
Millie Szilagyi
Staff writer
All my life I’ve searched, yearned for a
TV show that incorporated all of my fa-
vorite things into one. Jon and Kate plus 8
is a reality series on TLC that follows the
lives of the Gosselin family. The Gosselin
family consists of Kate, an over-organized
and loving mother, Jon, the laid back father,
The entire Gosselin family posing for a fun family photo.
their eight-year-old twin girls, Cara and
Madelyn, their four-year-old sextuplets,
Joel, Alexis, Collin, Hannah, Aaden, and
Leah, and two German shepherd puppies,
Shoka and Nala as they live it up in Penn-
sylvania.
Jon and Kate Gosselin met in 1997 at a
picnic.
“I never believed in love at first sight,
but this came close, said Kate.
They were married in 1999. Kate was
diagnosed with Polycystic Ovarian Syn-
drome, meaning she was not able to get
pregnant. The couple decided to use fertil-
ity treatments. The twins were born in Oc-
tober of 2000.
Cara and Mady Gosselin are now eight
years old. Mady is an attention-seeking,
fit-throwing wild woman with some
screwed up teeth and a real temper. “No
matter what, I’m always going to disagree
with you,” Mady once said to Kate. Cara
however, is the opposite. Cara is a moth-
erly, loving little girl who likes sports and
playing with the sextuplets. The sextuplets
were born in the summer of 2004.
“My favorite sextuplet is Leah, because
she’s so little and cute! I just want to cud-
dle her!,” said sophomore Blake Brooks.
Leah is the littlest Gosselin sextuplet.
She’s almost as adorable as me, but she’s
half my size!
Collin Gosselin is a frantic organizer,
like his mom. He loves trains, bikes, and
always notices when his mommy gets her
toenails painted.
“Bye mommy, I love you. I’ll take care
of the kids,” Hannah Gosselin.
Hannah likes to fold laundry, be a big
girl, and play with her toy horses. She’s al-
ways there to help her mommy and has
long, beautiful brown hair.
Aaden is a little zoologist, he went
through a phase where he played a differ-
ent animal every day. He has a magnetic
personality, there’s a light in his eyes be-
hind his glasses.
“Me a elephant!,” said Aaden.
Joel always seems disoriented and falls
all the time! He’s super cute and says the
weirdest things.
The best is saved for last, Alexis Gos-
selin. Alexis is the sweetest, most angelic
little girl I’ve ever seen. Alexis makes the
show. She always has a smile on her face
and something outrageous to say. She loves
alligators or, “Aldegators,” and almost cried
when she found out her plastic alligator
wasn’t real. She always makes a scene and
makes me laugh.
I would like to make it clear, Jon and
Kate Plus 8 is the greatest TV show in his-
tory, combining all of my favorite things
into one half hour and adorning it with a
clever title. Jon and Kate Plus 8 is on Mon-
day-Friday at 5:00 on TLC. If I don’t get
my daily Gosselin dosage, I go insane. So
please watch this show, keep up the ratings,
so that I’ll never in my life have to go on
Jon and Kate Plus 8 withdrawal.
And what about her new hubby Mr. Freyd-
berg?
“He’ll be fine. I’ll be here next year as a
volunteer; helping with Relay for Life and
with blood drives. I will come have lunch
with him.”
Next on the list is Mr. Miller, resident
rock star and all around awesome guy. He’s
been gracing Fridays with rock n’ roll trivia
here at Naples High for 31 years! A Johns
Hopkins University graduate, he has taught
every form of science from chemistry to
physics, ranging through all the various de-
grees of difficulty. Before gracing these
halls, he taught at Staples High School in
Connecticut and at Gulfview Middle
School for five years each, bringing his
total career to a whopping 41 years. In
1978, he started the first AP Physics pro-
gram at Naples High. He was also the spon-
sor of the Jets Club (a science engineering
tech club) for 14 years, a Scholar Bowl
sponsor for ten, and even coached tennis in
1987.
“I couldn’t have asked for a better high
school situation,” he said about his Golden
Eagle years.
He’s going out with a bang, though.
Many students witnessed the first lunch
hour concert of Mr. Miller and the Royal
Guard! Covering a plethora of British rock
hits, it featured songs by Ozzie Osbourne,
The Who, and the Spice Girls. This was his
third and final lunch hour concert, but the
first involving students. It’s better to burn
out then to fade away…
Mrs. Hayes, resident world and Ameri-
can history teacher, is retiring after a 20
year stint at Naples High and a 34 year
teaching career. She has worked at both
Lely and Barron Collier High Schools and
at a high school in Gainesville. Besides
teaching history, she has been a drama
teacher, an Interact Club sponsor, and she
has sponsored the freshman, sophomore,
junior, and senior classes—spanning all
four years. She also looks back fondly on
her year as a track coach. Back in 1976, a
law was passed forcing all high schools to
have female teams for all traditionally male
sports. Naples High, desperate for a track
coach, signed up Mrs. Hayes, someone who
had never run track in her life.
“It is a wonderful experience that keeps
you young,” she said of her time here.
So what’s she going to do now? She
plans to travel the globe with her husband.
She anticipates her journey to Petit Le
Mans (a car race held in Atlanta), New
York, Paris, Rome, and a Mediterranean
cruise from Barcelona to Greece. So don’t
feel too badly for her!
Last but not least is Mrs. Storrar, who
has been within the educational field of
work for 35 years. The Gator (a.k.a. Uni-
versity of Florida graduate) first taught
math at East Naples Middle School for nine
years, followed by another nine years at
Lely High School. She then took a 12 year
stint as the Assistant Principal of Naples
High. Those 12 years capped up a 30 year
career, and she decided to retire at the
young age of 51 to travel with her husband.
She spent six months traveling the Western
United States in an RV, spending two
months in Alaska. When she retired, she
began the Naples High Retiree Brunch
Group, a group of ex-NHS teachers who
meet monthly six months a year to social-
ize. Three years ago, she returned to Naples
High because of her love of teaching.
Over the years, she has sponsored both
the freshman and senior classes, as well as
helping with the Academic Booster Club
and Project Graduation.
“I really love being here,” she said of her
15 years at Naples High. Our beautiful
campus and pleasant student body caused
her to choose blue and gold over Gulf
Coast, which is actually closer to her home.
“You don’t realize how nice things are until
they’re gone,” she said about her previous
return. Maybe we’ll see her again if she can
be dragged away from her time off in her
house in North Carolina.
So as some of us throw our caps and the
rest of you burn your algebra books (or at
least you want to!), five of these teachers
are leaving this stage of life to pursue new
goals.
April 2009 Feature 3
Students Speak Out
How did you f ind out the Easter bunny isn’t real?
Rachelle Daris Johnathan Sabando
Junior Lindsey Teeter freshman
Sophomore

“The little ants told me.” “My parents told me.”

“What? I thought he was

Nick Bailey Dustin Payne
Senior Senior
real! Is this an April
fool’s?”

Zeynip Sivri
Junior

“Mr. Maxwell held my head be- “I had enough wit to figure out
tween his pecs and squished myself that there wasn’t a giant
me until I said that the Easter bunny running around throwing
“I was the one wearing the costume.” candy in people’s houses.”
Bunny wasn’t real.”
4 Feature April 2009

Mauritanian chub love Aubrey Carr :

superstar
Halie Guelfi volve around eating fattening foods such as
Staff writer dates and couscous, a North African pasta
In many countries today, women strive dish, until she was on the verge of purging
to be thin and some take drastic measures and couldn’t eat any more.
to achieve their slim figures, but what if Some families who choose to force-feed
there were a place where flabby stomachs their daughters may opt to send her to a “fat Sam Cole & Katie Fajardo Aubrey has “adopted” a beach. Apart from
and stretch marks were not only welcomed, farm,” where the girl goes during the day to Staff writers cleaning a part of Loudermilk Beach her-
but encouraged? This seemingly far-fetched be force-fed. One such farm located in Atar, Naples High School might have an early self, she also convinces her friends to help
fantasy land for “extra-baggage” is the in northwestern Mauritania and is run by an glimpse of the next big celebrity. Junior along, and hopes to get even more people
country of Mauritania, located in northwest elderly woman named Fatematou. Aubrey Carr will be representing South- involved. This means that she takes time to
Africa. “I make them eat and eat and eat. And west Florida in the “Miss Teen Earth” clean up and maintain the beach, which
According then drink beauty pageant. goes to show that even in her spare time she
to informa- lots and Miss Earth is an international pageant is still environmentally conscience.
tion from lots of that promotes environmental awareness. It “I enjoy helping animals, kids and the
BBC News, water,” is one of the three largest pageants along environment,” said Carr.
women in Fatematou with Miss Universe and Miss World. As of Carr has been a gymnast for five years,
Mauritania told BBC 2008, the Earth Pageant was given permis- finding an interest in being a gymnast when
strive to be World Ser- sion to add a teen division. her best friend enrolled. After five years,
overweight vice’s “The “Our motto is ‘beauties for a cause,’” Carr found herself being pushed too hard
because in W o r l d Carr said. and stopped due to the pressure. After quit-
their country, Today.” “I This pageant is not only about being ting, she took up dancing. She participates
the larger the make them pretty but also about making a difference. in ballet, modern, contemporary, and pointe
woman, the do this all Each contestant is required to come up with dance courses, but prefers classical. She
more striking morning. an eco-friendly idea. The has been dancing
she is and the Then they winner of the national for about three
more men she have a rest. pageant will have her years.
attracts. This In the after- idea come to life. Carr‘s About a year
is due to the noon we eco-friendly idea is to in- after she started
Mauritanian start again. stall solar panels and rain dancing, Aubrey
belief that a We do this catchers in Collier participated in a
slender woman Mauritanian woman strive to be three times a County schools. This will dance competition
is sickly; it is overweight instead of underweight like day - the help conserve water and where she was ap-
commonly be- women in western countrys. morning, the electricity and therefore proached by Proto-
lieved that she is afternoon and the evening.” save money the schools col, a modeling
infected with HIV/AIDS and poor. Being Fatematou also told BBC World Ser- can put towards their agency. Protocol’s
thin is seen as shameful and consequently, vice’s The World Today that the girls are elective programs. sponsor offered
men are turned off and refuse to be with a grateful in the end for the force-feeding de- The winning partici- Carr a job as a
lean woman. The cultural roots behind this spite the harshness of the experience. She pant addresses issues model. After care-
Mauritanian belief started out as a matter of said that when the girls were fed, some- with the environment and ful consideration,
poor or wealthy many generations ago. A times they would yell and scream, though supports environmental Carr accepted the
wealthy woman was easily distinguished it was rare for a girl to completely refuse to projects. The Miss Earth position and
from a poor woman because the wealthier eat, but many struggle. When a girl would pageant predominantly started her model-
woman could afford abundant amounts of squirm and cry, she would be held down, searches for young ing career.
foods while the poorer women struggled to but if it were too strenuous to force-feed the women who will show “I never thought
maintain their diets. As time passed and girl, then she would be left alone for a cou- interest and dedication to I would be a
food became more abundant, the general ple of days. After the girl had her days to the preservation and pro- model, even after
outlook that larger women were more beau- rest, they would dive right back into the tection of the planet. their offer,” said
tiful remained but the reasons behind this force-feeding. The United States NHS student Aubrey Carr, Carr.
belief changed. As the food supply grew, However, in lieu of the increasing death Miss Earth national com- “Miss Teen Earth,” poses with In January of
the supposed reason behind being slender rate of women due to growing obesity rates, petition will be held July 2008, Carr partic-
shifted from being poor to being ill and un- the country is starting to modify their 19 through July 21 in
her sash and crown. ipated in Hair for
healthy. thoughts and opinions about the weight of Primm Valley, Nevada. The Miss Teen Redken, where models let international hair
“It sounds really unhealthy,” said soph- women. The average life expectancy of Earth competition will be held alongside it. stylists color and cut their hair to new ex-
omore Brandon Barron. “A country where Mauritanian woman is around 54 years old, The competition will judge participants on tremes. Carr’s hair stylists were from New
women actually want to be obese doesn’t which is an increase since 1970 when it was five distinct categories: personality and in- Zealand and dyed her hair six different col-
sound like a place where I want to go.” around 43 years old. According to Globalis, terview, environmental awareness, swim- ors along with cutting it into a new bold
Like women who will do anything to a population statistics predictor, by 2050, suit, evening gown, and overall impression. style.
make themselves thin, force-feeding is the the life expectancy is predicted to be around It will be a televised event. When not spending time with the phys-
equivalent to “going to the extremes” to 71 years old, that is, if the recent trend to Carr finds that she has little time for her ical activities of dancing, modeling, and
gain a portly figure in Mauritania. Though favor a healthier weight for women contin- hobbies with her busy schedule of prepar- beach cleaning, she enjoys the occasional
the practice was much more common in ues. ing for the pageant. As a matter of fact, she good book. Participating in many won-
previous generations, about eleven percent “I think that I would absolutely love to spent her spring break at FGCU for a stu- drous activities, Carr is moving along
of girls are force-fed by their family in go to Mauritania,” said sophomore Evan dent program. She is part of the National quickly with her dance and will soon be
order to make them gain weight. A force- Scherer. “Who wouldn’t want to eat end- Honor Society and the Spanish Honor So- representing southwest Florida in a national
fed girl could expect a normal day to re- lessly day after day?” ciety. Further helping the community, beauty pageant. Keep your fingers crossed
 April 2009 School News 5
Making prom 2009 Sporting
an inexpensive affair for a cure
The
Wedding
Leah Harari & Elizabeth Molina
Singer: Staff Writers
looking good can be as easy as a jacket, Ally Yanson

a five star
pants, and tie or a simple cocktail dress. Staff Writer
It’s that time of year again; when the “So many people are having financial Much of the Naples’ community came out
school day countdown grows shorter and problems this year, and I don’t want that to for the 13th annual Relay for Life on April
shorter and the promise of summer lurks hold them back from experiencing prom,”

musical
17-19 at Gulfview Middle School to sup-
nearby. The end of stated art teacher port the fight against cancer. Starting at six
the school year Tips/Suggestions and prom co- p.m. with a lap by survivors and their fam-
not only signifies ordinator Mrs. ilies, the event continued its tradition of
summer vacation 1. Instead of getting hair and makeup Perez. “Girls bringing people together for a common
and rising tem- don’t need to
peratures but done at an expensive salon, try having buy the most cause.
The theme of the relay this year was
also junior and friends come over to do it or look for a e x p e n s i v e Sporting for a Cure, with each tent deco-
Alex Rooney and Katie Fajardo
Staff writers
senior prom.
The theme for
local beauty school. dress to look
good for
rated with various sports themes, from ten-
nis to baseball. The theme was embraced
The 80s: a time of big hair, heavy prom this year is Having a student style your hair, do your prom; they by all participants, but especially by Naples
makeup, layered clothing, and techno a “Masquerade in makeup, or beautify your nails will gener- shouldn’t feel High School, which had multiple booths
music. All of this and more was captured in the City of obligated to
“The Wedding Singer” when it came to Lights,” as cho- ally be much cheaper. spend a lot of
Naples High from April 1-3.
The musical does not differ much from
sen by the prom 2. Re-wear a formal dress and shoes; it money in
committee. In order to look
the romantic comedy portrayed in the 1998 honor of this can save hundreds. Another option is to their best.”
film starring Adam Sandler and Drew Bar-
rymore. Naples High’s Adam Sandler was
year’s theme, borrow “I’m actu-
there will be a ally going to
Dustin Payne, who took the lead character surprise party accessories and clothing from family and save money
of Robbie Hart, a wedding singer who favor offered to friends. Doesn’t fit just right? Take it to a by wearing
meets a waitress named Julia (played by
Nancy Flewelling and Rachelle Tunnock).
attendees once
they arrive at the
tailor. It’s inexpensive and will fit like a the same
dress as I did
Julia is engaged to the ostentatious and all- event. Tickets glove. last year, said
around rotten Glen, portrayed by Sam Cole
in the play. Though Robbie is also engaged,
will be on sale
from May 4 to
3. Shop on clearance or look to senior Nicole
Fernandez.
they both find that they are perfect for each May 8, and the inexpensive stores like Forever 21 and “When I went
other and eventually fall in love.
The dialogue had intermittent witty com-
price of a ticket is Payless. last year, I had
$50 (Barron Col- a great time
ments, creating and all-around charming, lier’s tickets are 4. As for the guys, renting a tuxedo for and I defi-
playful mood. When the cast busted out in $ 7 5 ) . N a p l e s the night not only saves tons, but it’s ex- nitely would-
song, audience members couldn’t help tap- Beach Hotel and n’t want to
ping a foot or humming along to the catchy Golf Club is once tremely miss it this
representing different groups.
The main booth was co-sponsored by the
tunes.
The singing was accompanied by good-
again playing convenient as well. time around.” Spanish National Honor Society and SGA.
host and it all In need of
natured, vivacious dancing. The entire play takes place on
5. Skip the limo. Or if you just have to attire? New The booth was festively decorated and ac-
cording to Ms. Demarest, the sponsor of the
was choreographed by Naples High’s Laura May 16. You can have it, try inviting more people and split- and gently Spanish Honor Society and one of the lead-
Golly.
The success of the $6,000 play did not
arrive a little
early at 6:30 pm
ting the cost between everyone. worn prom
dresses have
ers of Relay for Life at NHS, was one of the
top ten tent sites. The team also came in as
come easily, however. but the festivities 6. Instead of paying for a professional been collected one of the top 10 fundraising teams, and
“The cast practiced for two and a half commence at 7 photographer or photos at prom, opt for a for students in will learn on May 12 whether they won the
months every day,” said producer/director and last until 11 need. If you coveted spirit award.
Mr. Simmons. “But it was worth it. Every- pm. As always, family member or a friend in photography are interested, “It was the best year ever,” gushed Ms.
thing came out as we planned.”
You may have recognized Dustin Payne
prom is open to class. please contact Demarest. “All the students participated,
juniors and seniors Brenda Hawkins no one got into trouble, and the costumes
from last year’s production “Hello Dolly.” and their guests of choice only. at 403-6155 or Fran at 272-0743. were so great.”
Even though he’s used to the stage, “The “I think the masquerade theme is a cool Cutting back on prom costs isn’t only a Once again, the Relay for Life showed
first night I was pretty nervous because it idea. I’m really excited about attending my trend taking place within Naples High. In that it is possible to have fun and help oth-
was my first singing role,” he said. last prom of high school,” said senior Kris- fact, high schools all over the country are ers at the same time. Hopefully the one
Even though some of the cast had not ten Stevens. finding themselves hosting more fundrais- next year will be even better!
sung outside their showers prior to the mu- So, what’s different about prom this ers, taking out grants,
sical, “The Wedding Singer” was an all- year? Well, in light of the current economic simplifying decora-
around success. Adam Sandler and Drew troubles facing not only residents through- tions, nixing the luxu-
Barrymore would be proud. out Naples, but throughout the country, the ries, asking for
As for next year’s play? focus this year is on keeping it budget donations from local
“I’ve always wanted to do ‘Chicago,’” friendly. In order to allow everyone the op- businesses, and
said Mr. Simmons. “So whenever the rights portunity to attend prom, ticket prices were switching to less elab-
are available, that’s what it will be.” kept low and the theme will encompass an orate locations in order
After the sensational performance this understated elegance, assuring the budget to keep prom afloat
year, students will be eager to see next is kept in check. This means rented tuxedos and ticket prices the
year’s production. and full length gowns aren’t necessary, bare minimum.
Since financial is-
sues seem to be plagu-
ing many students
around campus, here’s
a small compilation of
wallet friendly ideas
that will aid in the
struggle of staying
within budget.
6 Sports April 2009

Naples High girls burn up the track JROTC

Megan Schultz
Staff writer
So far, the Naples High girls’track team
cluded the running events in the 800 meter
run, Lewis finishing third and Schlesinger
finishing seventh. Brianna Cherry-Bronson
meter relay team had a time of 1:56.97,
therefore
Watkins
breaking the school record.
also set a school record in the one
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proved she was a top competitor by finish- mile run with a time of 5:35.03, earning Even though the end of the year is ap-
has done well, considering the small num-
ber of athletes that came out for the team ing second in the discus event and the shot sixth place. proaching, JROTC is still engaging its
this season. put. Other key performances in the meet “We are working hard at practice, and cadets by encouraging them to support the
On April 16, the NHS track and field came from Shanae Bowman who placed our hard work eventually pays off, hope- numerous remaining events and activities
teams traveled to Charlotte High School fully with a trip to states,” said Watkins. that JROTC has planned. Last month,
and competed in an elite invitational com- Other impressive competitors during the JROTC had its 14th Annual Military Ball on
petition. Standout performers of the meet Disney meet were Schlesinger who earned the 21st of March at Longshore Lakes Coun-
were Oona Watkins who finished first in third place in the pole vault and Brianna try Club. Approximately 150 people at-
the mile, second in the 2 mile, and third in Cherry-Bronson who earned second place tended and cadets had the opportunity to
the 800 meter run; Brianna Cherry-Bron- in the shot put. enjoy an evening where everyone was able
son who finished first in the shot put and On March 12, the NHS girls track team
second in the discus; the first place 4X100 competed in the Lady Tarpon Invitational
relay team of Rachel Naples, Kelly and placed twelfth out of 25 teams.
Schlesinger, Ashley Porter, and Hannah Watkins once again led the team in the
Lewis; and the third place relay team of 3200 meter run, coming in sixth place with
Nalie Loussaint, Brianna Cherry-Bron- a time of 12:51.00. Micalah Timothy also
son, Alyssa Sanders, and Erica Winfrey. performed well, finishing fourth in the 400
These high point scorers contribute to a meter dash. The 4X800 meter relay team
Naples High finish of fourth place. Sophomore Erica Winfrey passes came in third place with a time of
On March 27, the Naples High off the baton to senior Nali 10:25.29. In the shot put, Brianna Cherry-
girls’track team traveled to the Collier Lousaint in the 4x100 meter relay. Bronson was successful, earning first to dress up in their best outfits, enjoy fine
County Athletic Conference. In the 100 place. These results, in addition to the re- dining and dance the night away to their fa-
meter hurdles, Paige Ahrens led her team fifth in the shot put and Natalie Perez-Ben- sults of the other NHS athletes, resulted in vorite songs. The theme this year was
coming in sixth place, while Roselande itoa who placed fourth in the triple jump. a final team score of 29, which placed “music” which was chosen by the 2009
Plancher and Lexi Starcher followed close Over all, Naples High finished fifth place Naples High 11 out of 23 high school JROTC staff. The club was completely dec-
behind, placing seventh and tenth, respec- out of 6 teams, getting beat by Immokalee teams. orated with music notes, records, and vari-
tively. In the 1600 meter run, Oona Watkins (first), Golden Gate (second), Barron Col- The girls NHS team has a promising ous other decorative adornments. The guest
proved talented when she finished fourth lier (third), and Lely (fourth). future and is working hard at practice to speaker was SGM (Ret) Brian Jones, who
place with a time of 5: 38. 70. Ashley Porter The Walt Disney World Invitation on achieve its goals. served with Delta Force. He shared his in-
came in ninth place in the same event. March 18 was a successful meet for the “ Our goals are to win conference and spiring life story and what kind of goals we
Watkins once again ran well coming in Lady Eagles, as two school records were district championships, finish top 5 at re- should have in our lives. Also in March, it
third place during the 3200 meter run; broken and many top three places were gionals, and finish top 20 in states,” said was announced that the Rifle Team came in
Porter and Thao Le Milos followed behind earned. Porter was a huge contributor to the coach Bryant, head coach of the girls track second place overall in the Collier County
coming in seventh and tenth, respectively. team, placing first in both the 1600 meter team. JROTC Rifle league this season with a
The top running performance of the day run and the 3200 meter run. The 4X100 “As one of our coaches says, practice record of 4-1. JROTC would also like to
came from the 4X400 meter relay team, meter relay team and the 4X800 meter relay does not make perfect; perfect practice congratulate Marta Cari who shot a league
which placed first with a time of 10:16.65. team both proved successful, placing third makes perfect,” said Porter. high score of 238 earning her the “top gun”
Hannah Lewis and Kelly Schlesinger con- and second, respectively. In fact, the 4X800 award.
 April 2009 Sports 7
Girls’ tennis wins districts Naples High baseball
undefeated
Jackie Bickford and Laura Naas games and practice, but other times as well.
Staff writers “We have team dinners every week at
The Naples girls’ tennis team won its different teammates’ houses, where that
fourth district title in a row on April 16. teammate cooks dinner and we all hang out
The Golden Eagles beat Lely High School and eat,” explained Kirby.
in six out of seven finals and beat Clewiston “I have been on the team for three years.
in the other final. Naples has advanced to I think we have improved, but we have
the state finals the past three years, finish- been to states every year, so not too much
ing 5th last season. has changed,” said junior Caroline Caroline Kaltenborn and every game and continue to get better,” de-
Playing Kaltenborn. Christina Carlson clared senior pitcher Ryan Sadler.
beneath “I think we Co-editor and staff writer There are seven seniors on the varsity
the scorch- are doing re- As each batter boldly warms up his team, which may be a great factor in the
ing sun ally well this swing, cheers can be heard throughout team’s success. Pitchers Ryan Sadler
a l o n e year. My goal the field. Whether it’s the and Josh Patton command the
should be for this year is team’s camaraderie or mound, while seniors Nathan Cox,
w o r t h to make it to fan support, the Ethan Delk, Tyler Koronas, Zack
praise, but states and do baseball team is Malen and Danny Youngsman main-
they go far better than full of fire and tain a strong defense and incredible hit-
and be- last year,” passion this ting records.
yond. The said sopho- year. “All seven seniors work hard to-
girls’ ten- more Maddie The gether and contribute to the
nis team Ahrens. NHS varsity team. They take a role and
lost only Any differ- baseball team cur- show good leadership on their
rently holds one of the part,” said coach Turner.
three of the The Naples High girls pose for a shot ent methods of
Despite the team’s per-
twenty practice for the best records in the
before their victory against Lely. school’s history. As fect record, they are not
matches team this year,
they played in the regular season. Many of to ensure a winning spot at states? of April 24, the worried about their
the teammates have been playing together “This year, coach Kevin has put a strong Golden Eagles had wins or losses.
for three or more years, and attribute their focus on getting each of us in our best a record of 25-0, Team unity and
team’s success to an overall theme of to- shape. A lot of our practices deal with run- and have high achievement is far
getherness. They support each other, which ning and endurance. I feel like we’re get- hopes for the more important to the baseball team.
leads to self-confidence for every team- ting better work-outs at practice now,” state tourna- “I think this year’s success comes from
mate. commented Kirby. ment. our team chemistry and bond. We don’t
“I have been on the team for two years,” “The team has had a great season. A lot “Our unde- worry about our record, we just play every
said junior Felicia Kirby. “I like that we’re of our young girls are really stepping up feated season game,” stated sophomore catcher Steven
all positive all the time and we never give and fitting in well with the older teammates. is a great ac- Scott.
up.” I am looking forward to winning,” said complishment The undefeated season has not come
The girls are together not only during coach Kevin Walker. so far. We easy, the Golden Eagles played some of the
look forward best teams in the state during the Sarasota
to each and Spring Classic over Spring Break. They
claimed the championship with a 6-5 vic-
tory over Fort Lauderdale Archbishop Mc-
Carthy. It was the team’s 24th year of
participating in the tournament and its first
title. The players credit their intense off-
season training and team solidarity for their
Senior Ryan Sadler success this year.
“The team worked really hard in the off-
winds up for the pitch season to prepare for this season which I
to lead the Golden believe to be the reason of our success,” ac-
knowledged Turner. “Also, the senior class
Eagles to victory.

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8 Entertainment
Bachelor+Bachelorette
Rodolfo Barros
Birthday: 11/30/93
Favorite song: Wavin’ Flag
Catch phrase: Yoouu Guuyyyys!
Dream date: Flying on a magic carpet like Aladdin
Describe your ideal date:
Dressed up in bunny costumes holding hands
Favorite TV show: “Family Guy”
Favorite movie: “Step-Brothers”
What’s something you cannot live
without:
A Toilet, plasma TV, And 50
foot yacht
Favorite class and why: Freshman Edition
English because I can fall
asleep in the back corner
What would you do for a
Klondike bar? ANYTHING
Least favorite band:
My Chemical Romance!
Animal you most
resemble: Sperm Whale
Celebrity crush:
Miley Cyrus
Any plans for
the future?
Micky Dee ’s Manager
Best part about being a freshman:
Not being invited to parties : )
Best quality: My Buttocks
Worst quality: I care too much
You just won $1000. What are you gunna
do? I’m gunna go on down to Walmart!
Genie pops out of a bottle.
What are your 3 wishes?
Telekinesis, unlimited baby carrots, and
200 dollars IN CASH!
April 2009
Thao Le Milos
Birthday: March 15, 1993
Favorite song:
Stand By Me by Ben E. King
Catch phrase: You’ve got spunk!!
Dream date: A romantic, fancy dinner
Describe your ideal mate:
A genuine, passionate guy
Favorite TV show:
“Spongebob Squarepants”
Favorite movie: “Never Back Down”
What’s something you cannot live without:
Obviously oxygen
Favorite class and why:
Lunch because food and friends excite me
What would you do for a Klondike bar?
I don’t think the world could handle what
I’d do for a Klondike bar…
Least favorite band:
I don’t like any screamo bands…for one reason:
I don’t understand their lyrics
Animal you most resemble: A Thao
Celebrity crush: Channing Tatum
Any plans for the future? To travel the world...twice!
Best part about being a freshman:
Meeting new people, having fun and not caring as much
Best quality: I’m pretty optimistic and laid-back
Worst quality: I procrastinate too much
You just won $1000. What are you going to do?
Give most, spend some, save the rest
Genie pops out of a bottle. What are your 3
wishes? To become rich, to be taller and to have a
Students,
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