The Hawkeye Issue III

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Romeo + Juliet
BP finds Shakespeare
The Walking Wounded
Injured Athletes
Scooping Success
A look at lacrosse
Oh the thinks you can think!
A sneak peek of the Seussical
Under Construction
Revealing renovation secrets
April 2016
1700 Courthouse Road Stafford, VA 22554
Volume III - Issue III

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The class of 2018 is finishing up
their second year of high school with
excitement for junior year. Students
of the 2018 class explained why they
are proud to be a part of Brooke Point
High School and what they are proud
of having contributed to the school this
year. Sophomores were also asked the
difference between their first and second
years of high school.
With only two years left of high
school, sophomores are making their
second year better than their last.
Sophomore Alanna Weatherspoon said,
“It’s been pretty good. It was much better
than my freshman year.” Some feel that
freshmen year was their most difficult
year so far, due to not knowing the school
very well. Others felt that their fellow
peers had grown in maturity.
As the year comes to a close,
sophomores are getting ready for junior
year. Some are excited for the benefits
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What’s in a name? Juliet Montague’s
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05The boys and girls lacrosse season’s
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Allergies blow away Brooke Point
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unique life as a Shakespearean
character
The walking wounded limp around
school
are in full swing as they hit the field
Spring cleaning: Schoool Renevations
Seussical: Find the inside scoop on
the BP Theater Company
Computer game ban put into play
QOTM: Promposals up for debate
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of being an upperclassman, like prom,
and others just can’t wait to be closer to
graduating.
Sophomores also gave advice
for freshmen becoming sophomores.
Sophomore Nick Pierce replied, “I would
tell them to challenge themselves, take
harder classes,” while sophomore Kalie
Myers also responded, “Just be nice to
everyone and be friends with everyone.
Don’t close your mind to certain people
because they can surprise you and
become a good friend.”
Sophomores feel that the “Be
Proud” quote unites the school and
makes them see their accomplishments.
Sophomore Skye Murdock is proud of
“the principals and the staff. Also... being
a part of volleyball and track.” Others
were proud of the school spirit and
another school quote, “As One,” which
means that the school comes together
and support each other.
Students take on Independent Studies
and Battle of the Books
Be Proud
Sophomores
By Kiara Neely
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What’s in
Juliet Montague
By Isabella Taffera, Kassidy McCall and Sarah Moncure
The romantic and dramatic
relationship between Romeo
Montague and Juliet Capulet is
well known in one of William
Shakespeare’s famous plays. For
those who are not familiar with his
plays, here’s a rundown: Romeo
and Juliet have a forbidden
romance, leading to a
secret marriage.
Romeo
then
“We always fought
over trying to decide on a
name.”
dies
thinking
that Juliet killed
herself. Juliet wakes up
from an induced sleep, sees
that Romeo has killed himself,
and overwhelmed with grief, kills
herself as well. Their tragic love
affair is what many girls dream to
experience in their lifetimes.
Here at Brooke Point, we have
our own Juliet Montague. Although
she doesn’t have an extravagant
love story or even a “Romeo,” she
does have her own unique tale that
starts with her parents.
Her family last name sparked
the interest in naming her Juliet.
Kerren Montague, Juliet’s mother,
said, “We couldn’t decide on any
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names.”
The thought of naming her Juliet
was always in the back of her
parents’ minds. “We always fought
over trying to decide on a name,”
Juliet’s mother said. It wasn’t until
a few days before she was born
that someone suggested to name
her Juliet and they finally agreed to
name her Juliet Montague.
Now that Juliet understands
what her name means, she said, “I
like it.” She finds it unique and
original. With a name as rare
as hers, you can imagine all the
different and amusing responses she
has gotten to her
name.
Her best friend,
freshman Ashley
Terczak said, “I
think it’s a pretty
name.” While
many people love
the idea of her
being named after
a Shakespearean
character, some
are completely
unaware of the
connection. When
freshman Tristan
Nickerson was
asked if he knew
anything about
her name, he said,
a name?
“I think it’s Italian or something.”
When we told him what the deal
with her name was, he said, “That’s
so crazy, man.”
A freshman in high school may
find it hard to compare themselves
to someone such as the Juliet in
Shakespeare’s play. When our own
Juliet was asked how her love life
compares to Juliet Capulet, she
said, “It doesn’t [compare], I don’t
have [a love life].”
Our Juliet doesn’t have a family
rivalry or a forbidden love, but
she is content without such drama.
Juliet hopes that she “finds the
one,” that her
love story
doesn’t end
with herself
and her
lover dying
and that
her family
doesn’t have
a dramatic
conflict
with her
neighbors.
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HE WALKING WOUNDED
By Faith Jasso, Gwen Keller and Cody Ferdinand
Playing a sport has numerous physical risks. While some
injuries are worse than others, any incident can affect an athlete’s
career. Some of our fellow blackhawks have experienced the pain
of gruesome injuries. These are the Walking Wounded.
According to webmd.com, the anterior cruciate ligament,
known best as the ACL, is one of the four major ligaments in the
knee. It controls excessive motion by limiting joint mobility. Out
of the four ligaments in the knee, it is the easiest to injure. Any
ACL injury requires an intense recovery process. Seniors Hannah
Infanti and Harrison Weinfeld, both soccer players, have both torn
their ACLs at least once. Infanti said, “I got injured freshman and
junior year, and freshman year, my knee just popped. During junior
year, a girl ran into me, and I went down hard. I was screaming
in pain. I had to get surgery, and I have a nine month recovery
including seven months of physical therapy.” Weinfeld said, “I’m
still in my recovery process, and I am not allowed to play soccer
for a minimum of six months. It is one of the hardest things for an
athlete sitting on the bench to not be able to play with your team.
You feel so hopeless, even though you’re struggling.”
One of the most well-known injuries this year belonged to BP’s
starting quarterback, Junior Brock Carnes. Carnes, who was playing
football during the North Stafford conference game, got his foot
caught in the turf. Carnes said, “I had a broken tibia and fibula. My
immediate reaction was the amount of pain I was in.” As stated by
webmd.com, a tibia/fibula (tib/fib) fracture is a common fracture
of the ankle bones. The tibia (shin bone) and fibula (bone on the
outside part of your ankle) are located in the lower leg and help
form part of your ankle joint. Carnes explained, “I am going to
Photos by Faith Jasso and Courtesy of Brock Carnes
physical therapy twice a week, and I check with my doctor every
two week to do x-rays to see what it looks like. I’m still in my
recovery process, but I should be able to walk after three months:
soon.”
Sophomore Bryce Roth, who participates in track and football,
broke his arm during football practice while playing defense. Roth
said, “I didn’t know it was broken until I tried to lift it up, and I
couldn’t move it. I went to the hospital and had surgery. They put
rods in my arm.” Although Roth is now cleared to play, he was out
for the whole season. Sitting from the sidelines is never easy. Most
injured athletes wonder, If I were in the game, would the outcome
of the game have been different? Roth concludes, “I was sad
watching my team play without me. I wanted to be in the game.”
These Brooke Point athletes have
been through a difficult time with their
injuries. The best thing you can do
when you are injured is to follow your
doctor’s protocol and work hard to get
back in shape. Roth added, “It’s all in
your head. You’ve got to get better. You
can’t just get injured, and do nothing
about it.” If it’s really, really bothersome,
don’t ignore it because it could be
serious, but don’t rush it. Infanti
concludes, “Don’t give up, try your
hardest, and when you get discouraged,
just know that you can make it through.”
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As the spring athletic season begins, the
boys’ and girls’ Varsity Lacrosse teams are in
it to win it. They have been doing off season
conditioning for a couple weeks to get ready
for their first games, for which they are very
excited. Senior Shawn Monaghan said, “I’m
looking forward to taking it to every team we
play and going out hard and just having fun
with the team.” Though the students are excited
for the new season, some feel as though their
sport doesn’t get enough appreciation. Senior
Mitchell Fleming stated, “It’s not a popular
sport like basketball or football, but we do get
at least some recognition.”
Although players feel they don’t get enough
recognition, teammates support one another
in attempts to achieve their goals. Sophomore
Jacob Infanti responded, “I knew most of the
players but we are really close now. We all
got a group chat and we communicate really
well. It feels great and we bond a lot!” The
team bonding gives the team leverage when
communicating during the games.
The boys had a really good season last year.
They lost a few games, but this year they are
definitely going to try to create a new record.
Infanti said, “We are always talking about
going to state championships. That’s our
BP LAX
Scooping Success
By Jasmine Sutton-Banks
Photos by Julie Gazzoli
Layout by Regan Flieg
goal every year. We all feel that we will be able to beat
the record that we had last year.”
As for the girls, senior Danielle Dias stated, “I think
everyone is going to try and work together to improve
our record from last year. All the players we have are
going to make it a lot better, and we are going to do a lot
better than last year.”
When asked about what games they look forward to,
Fleming replied, “Probably the games between North
Stafford and Forge, They are both home games and such
big rival games, and I’m really excited for them coming
up in April.” Sophomore Brittany Baity also responded,
“There isn’t really a specific one, I like all the
games.”
There are many things to look forward
to this season, from games to making
new friends. Some players like
Senior Sierra Smizer said, “I’m
looking forward to all the
team bonding, games,
and playing our
hearts out.”
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Brooke Point expands and renovates
By Giselle Namata
Brooke Point has undergone some major
structural changes within the past two years, but the
improvements to the school, founded in 1993, have
just started. Principal Scott McClellan and librarian
Dee Ryan are behind the scenes as the construction
continues throughout the 2015-2016 school year.
Renovations to the school will be completed over the
summer of 2016 and will be ready for the upcoming
freshmen during their 2016-2017 school year.
Brooke Point was built to accept attachments,
knowing that the school would need more room in
years to come. The project, costing nearly $5 million,
includes new health rooms, an extended culinary arts
section, and the already completed weight room. The
academic wing is being expanded to accommodate three
classrooms per floor, bathrooms for students and staff
to utilize, and a fully equipped Chemistry lab on the 3rd
floor.
McClellan is excited for all the renovations and new
facilities for students. He explained, “It’s a combination
of allowing for an increase in student enrollment as
well as enhancing existing programs.” In general,
McClellan hopes to “[provide] Brooke Point with more
opportunities.”
The remodeling of BP within the past year has been a
project that McClellan has been working on for several
years. “It has been a long process. The Culinary Arts
facility has been several years in the works,” McClellan
commented.
Mountain View High School and Colonial Forge
High School are implementing similar additions to
their schools. This county-wide renovation project has
allowed for Stafford Senior High School to abandon
and tear down the previous building in order to
construct a brand new school directly next
door. McClellan explained, “Stafford is the
oldest school in the county and it would
have been much more expensive to
renovate.”
During this school year,
Brooke Point opened its
doors to the new library
facility that was the first
step to the Brooke
Point renovation
project. Ryan
commented,
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“It is a more welcoming place. We see more teachers
coming to our library, as well as students, enjoying the
many resources we have.”
On average, daily walk-ins are increasing by 1,000
students each month, meaning that more and more
students are utilizing the space whether they need to
check out a book, print out a paper or need somewhere
to relax. In November 2014, only 24 teachers reserved
library space for instructional use. In this school year,
the new library has allowed for 127 classes to visit the
new facilities.
Ryan hopes to use the extra counter space within the
library as a “café area.” The concept includes students
and staff bringing in their own K-Cups, mugs, or
cups to use in the new Keurig machines.
As the library is utilized to its maximum
capacity, students and staff can look
forward to the new renovations
happening around them. The 2016-
2017 school year will bring
countless opportunities for the
Freshmen Class of 2021, but
also be a great addition
to Brooke Point life as
it is already known
to many.
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It’s spring, flowers are blooming,
the days are longer, the air is
warmer, and allergies are among us.
When your allergies strike, you need
to know how to deal with them.
Many students, including freshmen
Carlyn Fogarthy and Jamila Parker,
avoid nature as their main tactic
to battle allergies. Keeping the
windows shut tight is a tip all
allergy combatants must know. For
when going outside is unavoidable,
the school nurse Andrea Mason
recommended, “After going out
remove your clothes, which could
have pollen on them. Taking a bath
is also a smart decision.”
While your allergies won’t go away
permanently, there are ways to ease
your symptoms. Freshman Jye Layson
said, “I take medication that I was
prescribed. If you see a doctor they can
prescribe you medicine to take.” Mason
stressed, “Just because you feel okay, if
you don’t keep using your medicine your
symptoms will come back. Take your
medicine!” To help build immunity to
pollen, try to integrate local honey into
your diet.
Spring is often unbearable for those
with allergies. The constantly running
nose and watery eyes, paired with
the incessant sneezing and coughing,
causes endless suffering. Hopefully, with
these tips, you can power through this
horribly beautiful season.
DIY Decorations For Organization
By Colleen Parker and Shelby Baird
Organization is an important part of daily life. When you think of organization, yearly spring cleaning may come to mind.
With the sudden change of weather and beautiful flowers blooming, it is easy to want to organize your closet. The warm weather
may cause you to want to bring a fresh twist to your life as the seasons change. Here are some ideas a student or even a teacher
can implement to his or her daily life:
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Junior Amara Bottlesom said , “I made a magnet board
to help organize my desk at home. We also had to make
fabric pockets to put our supplies in for math class.”
Spring time sniffles:
coping with allergies
By Kayla Hilado, Grace Duckworth and Jane Pierce
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Art teacher Stephanie Athenasaw said, “ We use creamer
bottles for diffrent paints and we have our art work sorted
in pizza boxes.
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By Isabel Cox and De’Jah Saunders
The spring musical is in the early
stages of production. This year the
Brooke Point Theatre Company has
selected “Seussical.”
The Hawkeye collected Black-
Hawks’ opinions of what they
thought ‘Seussical’ was about.
Freshman Faith Bundy tells, “I think
‘Seussical’ is about a mixture of Dr.
Seuss books coming together.”
“I think ‘Seussical’ is about a
general story with many different
stories. Also having individuality,
expressing yourself from this play,
and that everyone is equal and
should be treated equally,” Senior
Travis Morgan explains.
Freshman Jacob Rogers replies, “I
think ‘Seussical’ is about positivity,
not feeling alone in the world, and
making the best of each situation.”
Did you ever wonder why
“Seussical” was choosen as the spring
production? Drama teacher Mary
Southall explains, “I had been thinking
about ‘Seussical’ and chorus teacher
Stephen Shelburne came to me and he
had the same idea. I was also familiar
with ‘Seussical’ since my child was in
the play. It also demonstrated the ‘Be
Proud’ theme for this year. ‘Seussical’
is open to different interpretations
as well as exciting possibilities about
Seussical
Behind the scenes
costumes, music, set, and make-up.”
Southall also shares, “I am excited to
be working with Ms. Sutherland, Mrs.
Cover-Tucci and Mr. Shelburne. I have
an idea for the pre-show, which will
be a surprise show in the commons
while the parents and audience
come in. I hope this play will grow
our after school theatre company
and entertain, as well as leave the
audience feeling special about
themselves.”
For auditions, students had to
perform a prepared piece which
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included a minute of a song. Auditions
were three days long.Day one
included music, day two was filled
with dancing, acting, and singing, and
day three was callback day.
Bundy says, “To prepare myself I
make sure I pick a song and practice
by myself and then preform in front
of other people. Musicals are different
because you sing and move around
more than actual plays.”
Morgan states, “When preparing
for a play, I find an audition piece
and practice it a lot. Then I present
it in front of my family, but when I
prepare for a musical I pick a song
and find the most important part,
while sticking to the story of the
song.”
Rogers remarks, “To prepare, I
go over the song a lot and drink tea.
I block everything out before the
audition, then I walk on stage to get
the nerves out. In a musical singing
and being a character with your
voice is more difficult than just a
monologue in a play.”
What do you think “Seussical”
is about? Tell The Hawkeye on
social media. Refer to the table of
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Banned?
Computer Games
By Virginia Lusker and Nathaniel Bowman
Photos by Nathaniel Bowman
Stafford County has banned the use of
computer games, and Brooke Point Gamers’
Club participants have got some things to
say. Due to the use of computer games during
class time, especially without permission,
Stafford County has cut off the use of
computer games only. When asked about his
thoughts on the matter, freshman Nathan
Hilty said, “To be honest, I think it’s stupid.
Why should we be punished for something
we didn’t do?” To explain the ban’s effect,
sophomore Chase Martin stated, “It makes
playing video games more difficult.” Junior
Allynah Thomson also pointed out, “You can’t
have Gamers’ Club without games.” Other
students illustrated their opinions on the
computer game ban; senior Nolan Roberts
responded with, “I believe it’s ridiculous,
and we should still be allowed to use the
computers.” Not only are the students of
Brooke Point High School sharing their views
with us, but teachers have also shared their
thoughts. Teacher and VA Star Activities
Director Jeffery Timmerman feels that “it’s a
misunderstanding.” Along with the negative
impacts of restricting games, it is arguable
among the students whether or not the ban is
necessary. Martin said that it was necessary,
“because people can now get out more.” Also
agreeing with the ban, Hilty
claimed, “Yes,
it’s
necessary, but just not here at BP; it [the
incident] didn’t happen here.” Not everyone is
able to agree with the ban though.
On the other hand, Thomson opposed the
idea, “It’s not necessary. If you ban games,
you might as well ban the club.” More on the
total downside of the Stafford County ban,
Roberts replied with, “I find it necessary to
pay attention and monitor what they’re [the
students] are doing, but not ban computer
games altogether.” Also disagreeing with the
ban, as well as giving insight, Timmerman
explained, “No, absolutely not. The ban
is because students were playing during
instructional time and that’s when students
should be learning.” Even though many
people in Brooke Point’s Gamers’ Club have
different
opinions on
this matter,
all agree
that it might
decrease the
number
of students
that attended
the club
meetings.
Aside from the decrease in students, active
Gamers’ Club students have other ideas on
how the club may be affected. Hilty plainly
stated, “It makes Gamers’ Club a little
boring.” Thomson chose todescribe it as,
“It’s like playing football, but not being able
to tackle.” Looking at the overall picture,
Martin specifies, “It limits the experience.”
Similar to Martin’s claim, Roberts responded,
“It certainly gives people less options.” Even
though he believes that the ban hasn’t really
affected the club at all, in order to remove
it, Timmerman suggests, “We just continue
being respectful, responsible, and just be
patient. It’ll eventually get
sorted out.”
TOP 5
Anticipated Games
Of 2016
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By Mason Russell
These were chosen from a
select of random students
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“Great gameplay and fun environment!”
- Sophomore Zachary Jetson
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“Beautiful graphics and fantastic
gameplay.”
- Senior Andrew Strong
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“Very unique puzzle game!”
- Junior Ben Quinn
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“The new game mechanics and
environments look great!”
- Freshman Caden Carruthers
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“The closest thing to real-life Poke’mon!”
- Freshman John McCully

Katie
Sam
Katie
Alex
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Question of
the Moment:
Katie Young (10), Sam Williams (11), Alex Casiano (12), Josh Crowe (12)
Yes of course!
No, I dont like all the attention
on me.
Personal and heartfelt, really
extravagant would be cute, but
small and personal is good
too.
If I go, yes. I would have a
poster and ask in the parking
lot.
No, its a pointless tradition and a
waste of time. Everyone does the
same thing. Its meaningless.
Would you like a promposal?
What would be your ideal
promposal?
Are you planning on
promposing? How?
By Cassidy Hoff and Emma McElwain
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A Sharp Mind:
Ian Logan
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Battle of the Books!
By Kassidy McCall, Sarah Moncure and Isabella Taffera
On April 13 after school, our own
Brooke Point Battle of the Books
team will be competing to defend
its title as the county champion.
Battle of the Books is a county-wide
competition, in which every school
has a team.
At the beginning of the school
year, the teams are given a list of 10
books and then must decide if the
members should each read all ten or
to specialize in a couple. They have
until competition day to learn those
books inside and out. Advisor Dee
Ryan says students receive “a deep
knowledge of a book you wouldn’t
get in, say, a book club.”
Many sharp
minds at Brooke
Point pursue Independent
Study to showcase their
talents or focus on their
passions. Independent
Study is a class where selfmotivated
students design
their own curriculum in
order to study a subject in
a different way.
One particular student
is junior Ian Logan.
Dewey Reynolds, the class
advisor, has described
Logan’s project as being
unique, something he
doesn’t see very often.
Logan is studying the
During the competition students
are asked questions from one of
three categories, Category one
asks questions like, “in which
book does… happen?” Category
two consists of short answer
questions. The final category has
character-related questions.
Senior Yessica Bonilla, a member
since her freshman year, said,
“Battle of the Books is just a
group of people reading books,
getting to know them really well
and hoping that you know
them better than everyone
else in the county.”
As previous champions
recording and production
of music by composing his
own album. The album
will feature eight tracks
of the indie genre, and
it is Logan’s goal to have
it completed by the end
of the year. He is unsure
whether or not he will
publicize the album on a
music sharing platform,
but keep an eye out for it!
As for why Logan
decided to take on
independent study, he
explained, “Ever since I
heard about [Independent
Study] in sophomore year,
I’ve wanted to do it. Just
because I want
to go into music
with more
depth.”
Logan
believes that in
the time that he
has taken this
class, he has
learned time management
as he has had to create his
own lesson plans.
Even with all the taxing
work, Logan would still
recommend the class
for other students. He
comments, “It’s a lot of
fun and it lets you study
whatever you want, which
the Brooke Point team members
are under a lot of pressure this
year to retain their title.
The event is surprisingly
more competitive than
most would think.
Although winning leads
to another trophy for
the school, the team is
more concerned with the
bragging rights it brings
against the other teams.
is really big in high school.
Through his work and
studies, it is easy to tell
that Ian Logan has a great
love for music. On the
proposition of pursuing
music as a career, Logan
reflects, “I hope to, but
it depends on how it all
works out.”
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2016 Prom Trends
BP’s THOUGHTS ON
Promposals
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Prom is coming soon and so are the
prom trends for 2016! From tuxedos to
crop top dresses, prom is a time to show
off your style whether you’re a boy or a
girl.
For girls, sheer, flower-print, and
lace are the main fabrics to go. Concerning
styles, there are beautiful ball gowns,
classy mermaids, and modern crop tops
for the 2016 year.
Trends for boys are timeless styles
with a modern twist. For 2016, boys are the
rocking cool tuxedos, hipster bow ties, and
colorful suits.
By Kiara Neely
Prom!
GUYS SHOULD
ASK GIRLS
GIRLS SHOULD
ASK GUYS
Junior Alyssa Keller said, “I think they’re cute and should
be done more often! Boys should ask girls because that’s
tradition.”
Senior Ian Brown said, “I did one last year, and they’re fun. As
long as they don’t go overboard, I think they’re cool. I don’t think
it matters who asks who to prom. Some girls will ask the guys
because that’s what their personality is like.”
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By Faith Jasso, Gwen Keller and Cody Ferndinand
Photos by Cody Ferndinand
Photos from Macy’s and Men’s Warehouse
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A Student-Free Week
By Virginia Lusker and Nathaniel Bowman
Photos by Virginia Lusker
Stephen Shelburne
Companies Greatest Mistakes
in Gaming!
By Mason Russell
Wondering what your teachers did for spring break? The BPHS Hawkeye has the
Since the late 1970’s, gaming has
Lastly is EA with their failed attempt
answer. Chorus teacher Stephen Shelburne responded, “I plan to sleep, do work around
my house, and clean my office here at school.” We also asked what he believed other
been considered one of the greatest pieces at making a great “Star Wars Battlefront” and
teachers here at Brooke Point would be doing for their spring vacation, which he
of entertainment in the world. Even after the “Tetris” game. Junior Drew Witalec says, “Along
replied, “I think the other teachers are going to find some kind of vacation to go on,
infamous Game Crash of ’83, gaming continues with EA’s controversial work labor, they also
or even if it’s local, they’ll find something to go out and do to just relax and be with
to be something everyone from all ages enjoys. have released “Star Wars Battlefront” and
their family; that’s what I think.” Not to mention, what if money wasn’t such a big
influence on the things we like to do? If money were not an issue, Shelburne has a
However, when companies that merely create “Mobile Tetris” in poor conditions.” The release
clear picture of what he would have liked to do, “I would like to... travel to Florida, or
their games not for their quality and just on of “Star Wars Battlefront” wasn’t as promising
New York, or out west somewhere- maybe the Grand Canyon.” Even though Shelburne
their value, people eventually begin losing hope as we had hoped and neither (surprisingly) was
had an exciting week planned ahead of him, there were tons more to be discovered.
in the gaming industry. Companies such as EA, the release “Mobile Tetris”. Both were sold to
343 Industries, UbiSoft, Konami, and Activision the public lacking in quality and quantity. With
have made terrible decisions in the past decade. Battlefront taking away campaign and having
Teri Baca
Experimenting with a different branch of teachers, we decided to look to Earth Science
With games like “Destiny” being released with multiplayer only, and “Tetris” with frame rate
and Geology teacher Teri Baca. She told us all about her well-planned week when she
little to no content story wise and even “Star issues and abundance of micro-transactions,
explained, “I’m packing in as much as I can for the whole week, my husband and I
Wars Battlefront” (one of the most anticipated which many students believed have greatly
are going to spend two nights in a bed and breakfast, and then we’re going to come
back and we are going to be doing a lot of yard work, and a lot of hiking. We’re going
games of 2015) released with a multiplayer damaged the gaming industry.
up on Skyline Drive and doing a very large backpacking trip.” Baca was also quite
ONLY and couple short game modes.
set on her plans for the week. When presented with the idea of a cost-free spring
These aren’t the only mess ups that
break, she claimed that her idea would be, “backpacking still, it wouldn’t matter,
that’s what I’d want to do.” Backpacking isn’t quite what she spent her spring break
gaming companies have committed. Freshman
on in high school though; instead she revealed, “I went to the beach.” Baca wasn’t
John McCully says, “Sega Sonic Team has done
the only Brooke Point teacher with fun, outdoor plans for the relaxing week off.
absolutely nothing to help the continuity of
the Sonic series.” Agreeably it has become
a downhill franchise. “Sonic the Hedgehog”
Mike Smoot
was first release by Sega in 1991 for the Sega
Physical Education, and ninth grade health, teacher Mike Smoot had also agreed to share
with us his plans for the week off. He explained, “I’m going to take my kids trout fishing,
Genesis. It was an amazing game as were the
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and then once we get back we’ll spend the night at our house, and then we’re going down to
others that followed. However, a new Sonic was
my sister’s house on the Chesapeake Bay. We’re going to try to catch some early croaker.”
released in 2006, and it came out in the worst
After he had pondered the idea of a priceless spring vacation, Smoot tells us that he
would, “probably go fishing, and probably go to Alaska, because that’s on my bucket list of
possible condition. Since then, the next several
things to do.” This isn’t the only time Smoot had been busy during his spring break. When
games up to “Sonic Boom!” came out in bad
questioned on his idea of spring break plans in high school, Smoot responded, “Me and my
condition, leading to the slow downfall of the
friends would go out, and borrow canoes, and we’d catch nice bass. Then we’d hang out at
the beach and play volleyball.” Smoot appeared to have some pretty enjoyable and relaxing
franchise.
plans for the break, but he wasn’t the only teacher with an action-packed week ahead.
Unfortunately, it doesn’t stop there.
Senior George Booth says, “Steam Greenlight
has been the cause of several bad games being
Jennifer Caley
released for PC.” Sadly this is very true. Steam
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Jennifer Caley, one of the language teachers here at Brooke Point, told us all about her busy
Greenlight helps allow independent gaming
week as well, “I’m going to go see my mommy and daddy, and I’m going to go to their candy
store and eat lots of candy. I’m going to clean, I’m going to get my car washed, I’m going
developers make their own game and sell on the
to go shopping. I’m also going to cook a lot of food, a lot. I will cook for eight days straight
Steam Store Page. The problem with this system
with a smile on my face. I’ll also go to a park maybe; play with my kids.” Caley also gave us
is that many “developers” have been making
her best guess at what other teachers would be doing, and shared, “Cleaning their houses,
and playing with their kids.” Set on the idea of going home, Caley expressed to us her
games with complete disregard to the quality of
dream vacation when she said, “I’d be in Spain, for the whole week.” We also learned that
their product and merely focused on the amount
Caley had a pretty sweet idea of spring break when she was in high school; she explained,
of money they’ll make at the end of the day.
“I never went anywhere. I probably cleaned my house, and helped my mom in her cake
business.” In short, many teachers had excellent things planned for spring break this year.
Games such as “The Slaughtering Grounds” and
“Day One: Gary’s Incident” being released in the
14 condition of game still in it’s early alpha stage.
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Hawk hacks
Br
ke Point through the eyes of
Spongebob
By: Colleen Parker
and Julie Gazzoli
1.
cross out words with letters
instead of scribbles
photo by: Reddit.com
2.
Use the tab of a coke can
to hold your straw in the
can
photo by: Lifehacker.com
3.
Roll clothes instead of folding
them when packing
photo by: Fashionghana.com
4.
Use a bread tie to keep
headphones untangled
5.
photo by: Pintrest.com
Cut open the middle of a
popcorn bag so you won't
have to reach inside
photo by: Balunywa.blogspot.com
By Emma McElwain and Cassidy Hoff
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Upgrade Challenge
By Isabel Cox and De’Jah Saunders
The throwback to when you looked like a little kid to the present, the now, the 21st
Century where you look like a mature, good-looking human being. The transformation
from who you used to be to the new you is amazing because you just got upgraded.
P
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1
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With Prom approaching, students hurry to get their dates,
Senior Joe Nelson- “Ask yourself
everyday ‘in ten years will I
remember something from
today?’ If not you need to be more
exciting.”
dresses and plans together. 150 students answered a few
Just
going to
go
Looking
forward to
it
How do you feel about prom?
questions about prom.
Date
Self
Group
Who are you going with?
Ehhhhh
No
Yes
Photo curtesy of Joe Nelson
familysearch.org
Freshman Josh Frost- “Live life to
the fullest.”
Photo by De’Jah Saunders
300+
100-300
0-100
How much do you plan to spend?
Are you going to prom?
3+
0-1
How long do you plan to get ready?
1-3
Photo curtesy of Josh Frost
Photo curtesy of Josh Frost
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THE HAWKEYE
STAFF
The Hawkeye is the official student magazine of
Brooke Point High School. All articles are studentwritten.
It is a forum of student expression, printed by
Stafford Printing.
Views expressed are those of the student writers
and editors and are not necessarily shared by the
administration or staff of Brooke Point High School.
The staff strives to uphold the highest journalistic
ethics and standards.
Editor in Chief
Giselle Namata
Assisstant
Editor in Chief
Regan Flieg
Advisor
Lindsay Bakum
Shelby Baird
Nathaniel Bowman
Isabel Cox
Savannah Duckworth
Cody Ferdinand
Julie Gazzoli
Kayla Hilado
Cassidy Hoff
Faith Jasso
Gwenevere Keller
Virginia Lusker
Staff
Kassidy McCall
Emma McElwain
Sarah Moncure
Kiara Neely
Colleen Parker
Jane Pierce
Mason Russell
De’Jah Saunders
Jasmine Sutton Banks
Isabella Taffera