Volume 67 Issue 1 - Fort Myers High School

September / October 2012 Volume 67 • Issue 1
PEP RALLY
STUDENT POLL
TASTE OF THE
GREENIES
ART & PHOTO
POWDER PUFF
SPORTS
POETRY
HOMECOMING KING
& QUEEN
George Paulk &
Kenzi Gustason

Turn Your PAssion
inTo A cAreer
enroLL ToDAY
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Where can you get
out of class early to
eat? At Taste of the
Greenies! All the
students and administration
gathered in the
sunny stadium in the
afternoon to kick off another
enjoyable part of homecoming
week. Many clubs and sports
sponsor the activities that take place
during this fun event. The profits
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By Genevieve

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As hundreds of Greenies
filed into the gym, the sound of
cheers and the marching band
filled the room. Green could be
seen from every angle. Students
impatiently waited in anticipation
to see the classes of FMHS go head
to head, the cheerleaders’ new routines,
and Mr. Drew lay down some
of his famous improvised beats.
The rally started with an introduction
of our revered football
stars. After some classic Greenwave
cheers, and the unavoidable
Freshmen boos, it
was time to see which class
would come out on top in an
intense game of tug-o-war.
from these festivities benefit
the school. This year, Bennett’s
donuts, Love Boat Ice Cream,
Chick-Fil-A, Famous Dave’s
Bar-B-Que, Southern Sno
Balls, and many others provided
food. Various activities also
took place such as tug-of-war,
a dunk tank, a pull-up bar, face
painting, and water balloon
toss. Taste of the Greenies was
definitely a hit again this year!
By Allie Taylor & Yoanna Gueorguiev
The Freshmen stood no chance
against the Juniors, who couldn’t
help but celebrate. When it came
down to Sophomores and Seniors
it was a close game but Seniors
triumphed. The final showdown
between the Juniors and Seniors
brought the crowd to their feet. It
seemed to go on forever but the Seniors
walked away victorious. This
rivalry was soon followed
by everyone’s favorite in-
school rapper, Mr. Drew, who blew
up the gym with his clever rhymes
and words. Who wouldn’t cheer for
him?! This amazing pep rally was a
great way to kick off the school year
and set up for an epic win against
Lehigh. Way to get your green on!
STUDENT
Who Do YOU
Think Will Win
Greenie Growl?
P
O
L
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Seniors - 47%
Juniors - 30%
Sophomores - 15%
Freshmen - 8%
“The Juniors probably because
they’re experienced”
- Irene Tanner and Josh
Brusseau (9th)
“The Seniors, because the Juniors
last year need to make a
comeback” - Rachel Bailey and
Arleah Myerson (12th)

Jacob Taminosian
Karina Barrera
Nick Ortega
By Ariana Allen & Lydia Mansour
The boundaries of the imagination are
endless. Mrs. Autry teaches AP and HL art
and is very proud of her students saying,“The
work is hard, but the student always rise to
the occasion.” When asked what she thinks
are qualities that make a piece of art stand
out, she said, “It has to mean something. It
evokes a feeling and gets to you emotionally.
The piece has to give you a reaction. IB and
AP art is important,” she continued, “and
it reaches a lot of students.” Later, when
asked what was the most interesting art she
had ever seen, Mrs. Autry replied, “It was
in Paris at the Musée d’Orsay. The impressionist
work just blew me away; to see it for
real rather than just pictures in a book.” Mrs.
Autry’s students make some really amazing
artwork. Ann Pritchard and Amber Russo
do their artwork with colored pencils. “Their
work is just phenomenal,” says Mrs. Autry.
Also, Jessica Miller creates art videos that
“look completely professional.” Here are a
few examples of her students’ artwork. These
pieces definitely fall under the category of
excellence.
Colin Slocum
William Hetzel
Ace Brown

Fort Myers
High School
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FACEBOOK POSTS
1. The Vent Post
2. The Obvious Post
3. The Drama Queen Post
4. The “Checklist” Post
5. The “Being Thankful for Something Ridiculous” Post
6. The Political Post
7. The “I Am Awesome” Post
8. The Not Scared Post
9. The TMI Post (Too Much Information)
10. The TLI Post (Too Little Information)
Photography:
From an Artist’s Perspective
What makes a good photo? Is it
the angle, the lighting, the color,
the model, or a mixture of
all of those combined? What
separates a professional picture
from something done by the
average person? Mrs. Toalson,
the photography teacher here
at Fort Myers High, describes a
good piece as, “Something with
authenticity, a balance of tones,
contrast, and the perfect composition.”
A photograph can
either be digital or black and
white. The differences in these
By Josh Ellis & Connor McAlpine
Emily Speas’ work (left) and Emily Speas (right).
Photography is all about perspective. A
certain angle or lighting on an ordinary
object can change that object into the
extraordinary. Her theme is editorial
photo and she pulled inspiration from
Vogue and Harper’s Bizarre. Her whole
show is shot with black and white film
and developed in the darkroom..
By Olivia Hilfiker and Madelyn Hendra
Examples:
TLI: “Best News E-V-E-R!!”
I Am Awesome: “Just finished the New
York Marathon and bought myself a new
car!”
Not Scared: “Wish I had a lighter.”
Fort Myers High
Tsunami Sam’s birthday is today
processes is the way to develop
and the outcome. Black and
white photos are developed
in the darkroom at Fort Myers
High and described by Mrs. Toalson
as a very “wet chemical
process.” Digital photography
is developed in a very “dry process”
and is composed of electronic
pixels. In order to get a
good photo, a photographer
must take into account the type
of photograph they are using to
affect the composition and texture
of the photo.
Mixed media is all about capturing the
essence of multiple styles into one art
piece. Kelsey Zablackas took mixed
media and used the combined styles in
order to create a unique piece.
Kelsey Zablackas’ work (left) and Kelsey (right)
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workspace after taking a picture. It
is a darkroom that allows them to develop
certain types of photographs to get different
qualities and textures out of them. This
allows them to create a different style of
photograph that is unique and appealing.

As the annual Sam Sirriani
Night began both teams
tried, but only one prevailed.
The Greenwave started strong,
ended with their hats held
high, and came out with a win.
Lehigh put up a good
fight but couldn’t
stop the Greenwave.
T.J. Douglas
passed for
130 yards and
ran for 39 yards
and two touchdowns.
The leading
rusher was
by Matthew Palovich & Ted Watts
Terrance Moore with 66 yards
total rushing, a n d
the leading
receiver
w a s
Homecoming
Game!
For our homecoming game Fort Myers
went up against Island Coast’s football
team. Light showers and thunderstorms
caused a game delay. As usual, the boys
played a great game, but so did Island
Coast. The even match up sent the teams
into over time. Even though the team may
have lost by a field goal, the rain did not
ruin the Fort Myers High spririt as everyone
had a great time at the homecoming
dance the next day!
Fort Myers High
T.J. Douglas (10) is pronounced player of the week.
The quarterback got an interview on the News-press
website after leading the Greenwave varsity football
Photo: Ted Watts
JoJo Brunson with 38 yards
total receiving. The Greenwave
rushed for a total
of 208 yards and 4
touchdowns while 130
yards was on the receiving
end, leaving the
final score Fort Myers 29-12.
by Gianni Reyes, Hannah Oliver & Bentley Petty
Powder
Joey Yeslow prepares
to make the first
serve.
VOLLEY-
BALL: The
Juniors and
Seniors face off
in one of the
year’s most exciting
events!
Seniors played
to defend their right
as the older more experienced
class and
the juniors seeked
to grab a win to
prove they are the
new top dogs. Juniors
won the coin toss, so
they served first. Starting
off well, the seniors
took the lead. Surprisingly,
the juniors
came back and
tied the game. In
the end, the seniors won the first set
with a score of 25-18. Going into the
second game the juniors were determined
to crush their opponents. With
a combination of hard work, good
Island Coast
“There are no excuses, we just fell behind and we
didn’t play really well in the first half; got behind
and far away back.” - Coach Weekley
team to victory against Charlotte High . “Let’s just do what we do best and play Fort Myers
football!” - T.J. Douglas

Puff Volleyball
by Gianni Reyes, Hannah Oliver & Bentley Petty
teamwork, awesome coaches, and
amazing skill the juniors came out on
top of the second match with an overall
score of 25-21. Things started to
get heated between the two competing
teams as the last set of the game began.
Both teams looked to bring glory and
bragging rights to their respected classes
for an exciting end! The Juniors,
however, were unable to pull through
for the final set, losing the game 15-8.
Coming to an exciting close, this year’s
2012 Powder Puff Volleyball game was
a huge success and a blast to watch.
FOOTBALL: The Juniors vs. the Seniors
powderpuff football is a battle
between the two upper classes. They
go head to head to overcome the other.
Powderpuff is the way to see which
class is better between the two. The
juniors had tied with the seniors. Juniors
took the lead but not too long
The Seniors prepare their team for the
upcoming game against the Juniors.
until the seniors made up for lost time.
The juniors had taken out nine of the
seniors’ team. The seniors didn’t give
up without a fight. Overall there was a
tie between the two upper classes. The
juniors put up a good fight but the seniors
would not let them get the better
of them.
& Football
Varsity Volleyball
by Courtney Oleska and Brooke Boers
Bump! Set! Spike! Speaking of Volleyball,
our Lady Wave Varsity volleyball team tore up
the court with an undefeated record this season.
Going 23-3, the volleyball team had a strong season
led by seniors Kenzi Gustason, Whitney Letourneau,
Danielle Matte, and Emily Gear. The
highly anticipated games against Bishop Verot
started, as well as ended, the season with a victory
when the girls crushed the Vikings in three
straight sets. Tough games at the beginning of
the season against disctrict rivals including
ECS and Riverdale also resulted in wins for the
Greenwave. So far in the post-season, the Lady
Wave team won the district title in a great game
against Riverdale. The team hopes to make it all
the way to the state championship! Please make
sure to congratulate the girls on a great season,
and support them at their post-season games!
Photo Captions, clockwise: The team, along with fans, gathers to celebrate a win
against Riverdale for the district title.Sophomore Brianna Correa prepares for an
approach as Senior Kenzi Gustason digs the ball. Senior Whitney Letourneau goes
to pass the ball.

Logan Morris celebrates a strike,by Tebowing.
Bowling
by Hannah Boers & Mary Beth Briers
The bowling team is
knocking down more than pins
this season. With the boys team
undefeated and the girls team
with a record of 4-2, it is no doubt
that the bowling team has been a
success this year. Senior, Billy
The swim team has so far
been living up to the standards
they set last year with their state
victories.
This year’s boys’ captain, Michael
Mezzuri, won states for the 500
last year and placed 6th in the 200
freestyle. Another boys swimmer,
Logan Samuelson, placed 7th and
14th in the 200 freestyle. The girls’
captain, Jessica Hurley, placed 7th
with a 59 in the 100 fly.
The coaches, Mrs. Postma
and Mr. Escara, help the boys and
girls swim to victory. The Varsity
swimming team, as of now, has
an undefeated swimming record,
making the swim team’s hard work
pay off. The girls practice from two
Graddy is captain of the
boys’ team, and Shelby
Samples and Mikayla
Nickel are co-captains
for the girls’ team. Coach
Guttery proudly says “I
feel confident we can
make it all the way to the
state tournament, and
perform well.”
Boys bowling team members
(from left) Logan Morris,
Billy Graddy, and Zach Belcher.
Boys & Girls Swim Team
by Jordana Levitt, Mallory McGovern & Madison Theile
to four every Monday, Tuesday,
Wednesday, and Thursday, with
Friday as a makeup day. The boys
have a similar practice schedule
throughout the week.Some of the
other swimmers, like the 3 state
finalists, swim in other organizations
(Swim Florida) where they
have a rigorous schedule as well,
year round!
It’s safe to say that the
swimmers here at Fort Myers
High know what it means to be
dedicated to their sport. The
team meets Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Thanks to all for supporting
the swim team throughout a fantastic
season.
STAFF
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Emily Campbell
Feature Editor
Gabrielle Hersch
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Brooke Boers
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Photo Editor
Ted Watts
Student Life
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Ariana Allen, Sean Barnett, Garrett Bernardo,
Hannah Boers, Mary Beth Briers,
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Ellis, Khubaib Farah, Yoanna Gueorguiev,
Victor Heller-Martinez, Madelyn
Hendra, Olivia Hilfiker, Matthew Jernigan,
Trevor Jeter, Janar Kahr, Alnaya Kendrick,
Jordana Levitt, Lydia Mansour, Connor
McAlpine-Vargas, Mallory McGovern,
Michael Miller, Hanah Oliver, Matthew
Palovich, Bentley Petty, Gianni Reyes,
Alyssa Taylor, Madison Thiele, Nicola
Urech, Kali Vandenorth & Brandon Whyte
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Copyright 2012-2013

CROSS COUNTRY
by
Matthew Jernigan & Trevor Jeter
Come support the Fort Myers
High School Greenwave Band! Mr.
Dahlberg has done a profound job of
perfecting the marching band’s halftime
show. Many hours of practice and
hard work have certainly paid off! Songs
in the halftime show include America-
Amanda Inscore/News-Press
The Dance Team capturing the enjoyment of the
Friday night football game against Island Coast.
by Nathalie Cazares & Alnaya Kendrick
Emily Edwards at the FL Runners
in Titusville.
Emily Edwards, an elite
cross country runner, has been
training since she was just 11 years
old, growing stronger each year.
The junior broke the girl’s school
record for a 5K with a phenomenal
time of 17:43:80 at the FL Runners
Meet in Titusville. Not only
did she compete against more than
40 other schools, but she also set a
personal record for her high school
career. “It feels amazing, I didn’t
even actually know that was going
to happen. Coming today that was
my goal. I was second-guessing myself
this morning, but kept thinking
CONFIDENCE, and it paid off.”
With Edwards, strong support, the
girls cross country team is looking
strong this season. The team was up
for a challenge as they raced at the
FSU Pre- Season Meet on Oct. 6.
GIRLS’ VARSITY
Pictured here (left to right): Emily Edwards (11), Bianca Ferrara (9), Mallory Towe (10), Jill Richter (10), Courtney Bullock (11),Sophia
Ferrara (11),Grace Paul (9), and Caline McCarthy (11). The Girls’ Varsity Cross Country Team came in 3rd place at North Port Invitational
The Greenwave Marching Band performs
their halftime show October 5, 2012.
no by Lady Gaga, Maria from the West
Side Story, and Santana’s Evil Ways.
The Homecoming football game against
Island Coast High School was delayed,
although the Greenwave Marching
Band still trekked out to the field to
support our football team, despite the
Amanda Inscore/News-Press
weather. Way to keep the positive attitude
Greenies! Fort Myers Marching
Band will attend a FBA marching assessment
at Gulf Coast High School.
This is a mandatory event for all marching
bands in the state. All the hard work
by band director, Mr. Dahlberg and
the over 100 member marching band
will certainly yield rewarding results!
OUTSTANDING
LEADERSHIP
By Alexis Walker
Marching Band Leadership Camp had
to have been the best 5 days of my summer.
On the field we learned basic commands
and responses and got a chance
to learn the different things that other
schools did with their bands. We would
eventually combine all of the different
things and perform a routine with our
groups at the end of camp’s Pass & Review
ceremony. After, we got a chance
to work with some of the former Chiefs’
Drum Majors as well as the current
Drum Major. We had a three hour class
on conducting techniques, character
building activities, and learning what
exactly is expected of a LEADER. There
were nights where we watched movies,
took tours of the campus, attended music
recitals and even a bowling night.
Every day of the week pretty much
consisted of the same things; waking
up extra early, walking miles in the hot
sun, and loving the burn of your calves
walking up 5 flights of stairs. The days
at camp would eventually build up to
the final moments at Pass & Review. At
the ceremony, we showcased what we
learned to our family and friends as a
group and all received a certificate for
completing what could have been the
most disciplined and educational days
of everyone’s summer. Award time
came around and I had the honor of
receiving the “Most Outstanding Drum
Major” award. Being at camp really
gave me an opportunity to learn new
things and grow as a Drum Major as
well as an individual. Marching Band
has really given me some great memories
and I couldn’t be any more grateful.

Poet Tree
Bright Among Many
Let them be Moons,
always anchored, changed, dulled, observed,
but tethered to the Earth.
I’d rather be a plain, simple star,
glistening in the midnight sky like diamonds
blinking above vast colorful horizons.
To be free from the grip of gravity,
to shine, to feel small in the grandeur
of the never-ending, infinite universe.
To be wished upon by hopeful believers;
drifting their desires into my light, my spirit,
or into the great, eternal unknown.
I’d rather be a small fish in a big pond
than be seen and analyzed by all,
than be a capricious, waning moon
glowering high alone above the Earth,
where it stands in the light that is not its own,
by reflection of the burning Sun
At Fort Myers High School, we like to believe that the
students walking the halls are the Shakespears & Hemingways of
tomorrow. Wether they choose writing as a hobby or a
profession, we hope they will continue to creatively express their ideas.
I’d rather stand out bright among many.
I’d rather be a plain, simple star.
~ Yoanna G
HOROSCOPE
Virgo - “The Virgin” – Try to put down
the books on a Friday night and support
the number “1” football team
in Lee County. I know that Virgo’s
are very obsessive about details, but
sometimes it is just easier to take a
deep breath and just go with the flow.
Monday morning will come with due
diligence and you will be able to get
back on track and pour on the smarts.
August 24 – September 22
Capricorn - “The Sea Goat” – Known to
be very pessimistic, instead of seeing us
only half way through the football season,
take note, that we are halfway to
the championship! Keep your ambitious
nature focused on the goal! Your goals
are very important to you. Keep up the
good work and your grades will reflect.
December 22 – January 20
Cancer – “The Crab” – This
month with Homecoming looming
in the air your relationship
status will be improving. Try not
to get too “crabby” if your best
friend is going to the dance with
your first choice. There will be
someone else, eager to go with
you. Keep your emotions positive
for some 2012 football victories!
June 22 – July 23
Leo - “The Lion” – This
month the lion will roar.
Try not to be so bossy. Leo
try to keep your wallets
closed this month, to save
for the up-coming holiday
season. Sometimes it is
hard to contain your generosity.
July 24 – August 23
Gemini – “The Twins” – This
month try to keep your flirtatious
nature in check. Use
your excessive energy to focus
on your academics and school
spirit. Remember to be flexible
with scheduling your social
and family life. Remember,
both are important to you!
May 21 – June 21
Aries - “The Ram” – Your energetic
personality is contagious this month.
Just what the Green Wave is counting
on to keep victory spirit alive. Confidence
in your academic successes
will continue to prosper as the year
progresses. Aries you are known to
be impatient, relax and enjoy the moment,
especially if you are a Senior!!
March 21 – April 19
Scorpio - “The Scorpion” – You
will be very passionate this
month about romance. Try
not to get too jealous, if your
love interest is looking over
your shoulder. Jealousy is not
your best quality. Emotions
will prevail this month with
the “Green Wave” victories.
October 23 – November 22
Libra - “The Scales” – This month
show off your romantic side! Be a part
of the social scene here at Fort Myers
High School. You will be sure to find
your soul-mate. However, remember
balance is very important to you. Try
to keep at least one eye on the books!
September 23 – October 22
Taurus – “The Bull” – This month
try not use your horns. Be gracious
to everyone in your path.
Kindness will pay off. The Green
Wave is consistently victorious.
The football team is feeling the
pressure, to keep the lead. Try
not to be too greedy and show
some respect to the losing teams.
April 20 – May 20
Pisces - “The Fish” – This
month try to continue your
good nature demeanor and
go with the flow. Check
your grades, you may be
surprised to find yourself
in the spotlight. A/B honor
roll is in your future. Use
you generous heart to lend
a hand to someone in need.
February 20 – March 20
Sagittarius - “The Archer of
the Centaur” – This month
your restless nature will get
the best of you. Try to stop
being so superficial regarding
your Up-coming Birthday, which
is two months away. Go out of
your way and show your optimistic
team spirit very Friday
night. See you at the game!
November 23 – December 21
Aquarius - “The Water Carrier” – Make
splash this month with your creative flair.
Think of a charity event to spur on financial
support to help out the less fortunate in the
community. Even though, you have a caring
nature you have a tendency not to be so emotional
towards the ones closest to you. Make
an effort to express kindness to your “bestie.”
January 21 – February 19

I Guess You’ll Have to Do
I wipe the blood off your chin where her hand took a swipe
Straighten your stance and tie “Yes, you look real nice.”
You wear that saucy hat at the angle I prefer
She’ll scowl and readjust it ‘til it sits poorly on your curls
“I guess you’ll have to do.”
He deserves better than you, woman
But he deserves better than me too
Those starry Kentucky nights, pinpoint bodies in the fog
You conduct like gravity, spinning star-struck dust with your
song
Your fingers dance the keyboard, my voice rises pitching fowl
I’ll match you note for note, my heartbreak’s synthesized howl
“I love this song!”
She doesn’t even know the effing words
And you’ve sung them all to her
I am your darkened moon, I won’t reflect your rehearsed smile
Practiced carefully in the mirror, fluorescent staged guile
I revolve unseen in limelight, she’s only falling for stars
When you come to rest in the crater of the airless bar
“This is Jamie.”
Who the hell is Jamie
She’s riding your comet coattails.
Listen carefully for where you might be when she leaves you
behind again
At two am when you call “I’m lost, and there’s blood on my
chin.”
You’ve come to earth my crumbling comet, in her favorite
abandoned pits
Your moon, I’ll bring the cooling tide to your whispering
shoreline lips
“Where is Jamie?”
“Lets get you home.”
“I guess you’ll have to do.”
~ Anonymous
A Dead Rose Still Grows
Sit down and listen to this piece of prose,
If you're more dead inside than a browning rose,
Now calm down and enjoy the show,
And maybe your dead rose will grow.
Come on, kid, get off of that ledge,
Pull your sanity away from the edge,
I know that now you think you're done,
But let me assure you you've just begun.
I don't know the reason you're here,
But it doesn't matter, have no fear,
Maybe there's a break up leaving you shaken up,
Or a dead relative, now your heart's in a cup.
I'm not going to tell you to stop,
But your life is an ever-ripening crop,
All you need to do is take the opportunity to harvest,
You need to learn to drink from your own golden goblet.
This is for nerds, losers, and gays fresh out of the closet,
Don't throw away your life, think of it as a deposit,
It might be low now, but it's going to grow,
All you have to do is stick around for the show.
We've all had a suicidal thought,
But do we act on them? I think not,
So put your pills back in the drawer,
There's so much more in life to explorer.
Place the knife back in there with the other silverware,
Because I promise someone out there truly does care,
Please just sit back, relax, and listen to the very last line,
Don't kill yourself, because you've got so much more time.
~Anonymous
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